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USTRC New Mexico Championships

Open: Jake Cooper (Monument, NM) / Jimmie R. Cooper (Monument, NM), 37.21 on 5, $2,662

#15: Lane T. Ivy (Amarillo, TX) / Pedro Maestas (Los Lunas, NM), 28.59 on 4, $3,692, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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eam roping and New Mexico go together like a hand and glove. The USTRC’s New Mexico Championships kicked into gear April 2-4, 2010 and team ropers from 13 states and Canada came to try their hand at some

awesome USTRC team roping. The event is held at Expo New Mexico and provides ropers with some great team roping, good food and a total team roping experience. Twenty-four-year-old Shane Big from Kayenta, Arizona enjoyed the roping a lot. He and his partners took home almost $11,000 in cash, a pair of trophy Martin saddles and a National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “This was a great roping and I had fun,” said Big. “It was just one of those days. I was pretty fortunate and pretty lucky.” Big began in the #11 where he and Roy Begay roped a quick steer in 6.27 seconds. The time was good enough to give them a check for roping the second fastest steer of the roping. “Roy and I had roped together only once before,” added Big. “He is a good header and I liked roping with him. I really liked the steers. They were good and they were strong, but that is the kind I like to rope.” Big then hit it “big” in the #9 Division. He teamed up with Erickson Littleben and they won first and second overall fast time. The team also stopped the clock in 36.33 seconds on four steers to claim first place in the Average. The win gave them $10,412, trophy Martin saddles and a National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “Erickson and I had never roped together before,” said Big. “I got to the

roping early and we both needed a partner so we teamed up. It was great.” Big started roping at an early age and he enjoys the sport of team roping and all it has to offer. “Roping runs in my family. My grandparents and parents rope. We have always ridden and worked cattle so roping just came naturally,” said Big. “I have been doing team roping since I was a kid and I really enjoy roping.” Big attended the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping for the first time in 2009 and has aspirations of attending again. “My goal is to go to the USTRC Finals again,” said Big. “I went last year for the first time and it was a great experience. I had never been to anything like it ever before and so I want to go back this year.” Another team that enjoyed some success was Patrick Nelson and Octavious Wartz. The team took home an amazing paycheck of $9,812 in cash money for winning the Average of the #10 Division. They also received trophy Martin saddles and a National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The pair received the great payout for catching four steers in 36.72 seconds. The New Mexico Championships is one of those ropings that you cannot afford to miss. The experience is awesome and the production is even better. continued on page 2

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hew!…For the first time in a few months I don’t have to spend this entire column trying to answer questions from team ropers as to the logic behind what is going on with the World Series and their classification debacle. Even better, it seems the organization’s “Dear Leader,” Denny Gentry, has gotten the message that he DOES NOT dictate or reign control over every roping publication in the country to print and react as he would have them….certainly not this one. Still, I expect this is not the last of it…and I’m ALWAYS up for calling it as it is. Nothing is as invigorating as a “home run” kind of event, and that’s exactly what my buddy, Jack Fuller had a couple of weeks ago at Mojave Crossing. Over a thousand teams turned out for the threeday, team roping event and nearly $150,000 in cash and prizes were paid out. A special congratulations to the teams of Bruce Northrop/Tyrel Eckroth and Peg/Jim Williams.... Both teams came away with winnings of over $10k….Nice job! What a great way to close out the spring and get

things kicked off going into the summer. Nothing makes ropers want to rope like hearing about great events. Finally it seems the rodeo season is finally here! Though the PRCA events take precedent in Arizona in the spring, it’s good to see the local associations get things rolling. The GCPRA has had a spattering of events already this spring, and hopefully they will get some more events sanctioned in the coming months. The NMRA kicked off the season with a couple of events in the Four Corners area, and looks to be putting together a solid calendar of events despite a stagnant economy. Of course, it really doesn’t feel like the season is underway until the Memorial Day weekend. This month’s edition and calendar will let you know what’s on tap, whether it be roping, rodeo or barrel racing. And with the school year just about finished up… Jr. rodeo is packing the calendar. If you haven’t noticed The A ll-A round has a whole section dedicated to Jr. rodeo events and we welcome the addition of new associations to our effort of spreading the word.

USTRC New Mexico Championships New Mexico Championships Total Payout = $155,700 Open Average 5-Steer 1. Jake Cooper (Monument, NM) / Jimmie R Cooper (Monument, NM), 37.21 on 5, $2,662; 2. Dustin W Koyle (Los Lunas, NM) / James Gililland (Tularosa, NM), 37.95 on 5, $1,598; 3. Seth Hall (Los Lunas, NM) / Bobby Baize (Anthony, NM), 38.68 on 5, $1,066; 4. Charly B Crawford (Llano, TX) / Kory Koontz (Sudan, TX), 40.25 on 5; 5. Derrick J Begay (Seba Dal Kai, AZ) / Cory Petska (Lexington, OK), 41.30 on 5; 6. Erich J Rogers (Round Rock, AZ) / Cesar DeLaCruz (Marana, AZ), 42.09 on 5; 7. Travis J Tryan (Santo, TX) / Tommy Zuniga Jr (Centerville, TX), 45.50 on 5; 8. Derrick J Begay (Seba Dal Kai, AZ) / Cesar DeLaCruz (Marana, AZ), 53.24 on 5; 9. Cooper

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Wimberly (Belen, NM) / Estevan Castillo (Veguita, NM), 54.35 on 5; 10. Travis J Tryan (Santo, TX) / Kory Koontz (Sudan, TX), 29.37 on 4 Incentive 1. Dustin W Koyle (Los Lunas, NM) / James Gililland (Tularosa, NM), 31.83 on 4, $1,520, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Travis J Tryan (Santo, TX) / Tommy Zuniga Jr (Centerville, TX), 4.60, $360 #15 Average 4-Steer 1. Lane T Ivy (Amarillo, TX) / Pedro Maestas (Los Lunas, NM), 28.59 on 4, $3,692, National SO; 2. Cooper Wimberly (Belen, NM) / Johnny B Salvo II (Datil, NM), 32.46 on 4, $2,216, Regional SO; 3. Jeff Billings (Dona Ana, NM) / Kyle Pratz (Las Cruces, NM), 34.10 on 4, $1,476, Regional SO; 4. Sal Gomez

On a more sobering note, unfortunately this past month had more than its share of tragedy. By now, most everyone in the rodeo community has heard about the loss of two of our brightest rodeo prospects, Jesse Andrus and Mike Hillman, both just 18, from the Roswell, New Mexico area who died in a carbon monoxide poisoning accident while rodeoing in Arizona. It’s one of those pieces of news that is terrible to hear about and even worse to report. As a parent, it’s especially difficult. After hearing about it, it didn’t take me long to gather up my own sons and just hug their necks…feeling almost guilty that I was able to do so, while the parents of those boys will never again have that opportunity. I won’t pretend I can imagine the grief those parents must feel, but I do know that for a whole bunch of us, our hearts have been heavy ever since. It’s always eye-opening, and I dare say, humbling, when an example as to the fragility of life is laid at our feet. Suddenly all things become perfectly aligned in the order of their true significance. The common annoyances of the day that

(Belen, NM) / Tim Gonzales (Peralta, NM), 35.53 on 4, Regional SO; 5. Mike Tsosie (Yatahey, NM) / Lamuel R Yazzie (Window Rock, AZ), 40.46 on 4, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Chris Francis (Las Vegas, NM) / Gralyn J Elkins (Mcintosh, NM), 5.86, $390 #13 Average 4-Steer 1. Cody J Mirabal (Grants, NM) / Reno Eddy (Gallup, NM), 30.63 on 4, $4,782, National SO; 2. Nano Garza (Mesquite, NM) / Clayton W Shiflett (Deming, NM), 31.57 on 4, $3,588, Regional SO; 3. Willie M Martinez (Stephenville, TX) / Kyle Pratz (Las Cruces, NM), 31.80 on 4, $2,392, Regional SO; 4. Joshuah T Fish (Moriarty, NM) / Carl Sweazea (Mountainair, NM), 32.86 on 4, $1,196, Regional SO; 5. Willie M Martinez (Stephenville, TX) / Bode W Baize (Anthony, NM), 33.01 on 4, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time

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USTRC New Mexico Championships continued from page 2 1. Clayton Slyck (Crownpoint, NM) / Fabian L Garcia (Church Rock, NM), 5.55, $630 #12 Average 4-Steer 1. Andy Rogers (Tularosa, NM) / Cole Rogers (Tularosa, NM), 32.77 on 4, $5,380, National SO; 2. Chad Helmer (Clovis, NM) / Jody Mahaney (Farwell, TX), 32.94 on 4, $4,036, Regional SO; 3. Cody J Mirabal (Grants, NM) / JoDan S Mirabal (Grants, NM), 33.37 on 4, $2,690, Regional SO; 4. Chuck E Thompson Jr (Moriarty, NM) / Seth Hall (Los Lunas, NM), 35.34 on 4, $1,346, Regional SO; 5. Renaldo Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ) / Hank Benally (Many Farms, AZ), 36.11 on 4, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Cody J Mirabal (Grants, NM) / JoDan S Mirabal (Grants, NM), 6.58, $708 #11 Average 4-Steer 1. John Arviso (Gallup, NM) / Delbert Begaye (Ganado, AZ), 32.07 on 4, $9,052, National SO; 2. Andy Pat Elliott Jr (Texhoma, OK) / Keith E Simon (Syracuse, KS), 32.18 on 4, $6,036, Regional SO; 3. Corley Henderson (Truth Or Consequences, NM) / Brett Smith (Caballo, NM), 33.92 on 4, $4,778, Regional SO; 4. Gerald D Martin (Church Rock, NM) / Sonny I Murphy (Thoreau, NM), 34.69 on 4, $3,520, Regional SO; 5. Joseph R Garcia (Rio Rancho, NM) / Jamie Ortiz (Moriarty, NM), 37.41 on 4, $1,760, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Colby D Thrash (Alva, OK) / Latigo Petersen (Syracuse, KS), 5.75, $794; 2. Roy Begay (Window Rock, AZ) / Shane D Big (Kayenta, AZ), 6.27, $530 #10 Average 4-Steer 1. Patrick L Nelson Sr (Gallup, NM) / Octavius Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ), 36.72 on 4, $9,812, National SO; 2. Clayton Johnson (Questa, NM) / Jacob L Archuleta (El Rito, NM), 39.54 on 4, $6,540, National SO; 3. Jerry Elkins (Milan, NM) / Ernie Ortega (Belen, NM), 39.56 on 4, $5,180, Regional SO; 4. Larry E Desmond (Las Cruces, NM) / Jim D Richards Sr (Ruidoso, NM), 40.72 on 4, $3,816, Regional SO; 5. Gary D Shiflett (Deming, NM) / Bill Porter (Salem, NM), 40.86 on 4, $1,908, Regional SO; 6. Brandon J Chee (Leupp, AZ) / Johnson J C Chee (Waterflow, NM), 42.04 on 4, Regional SO; 7. Jeremy Casados (Tierra Amarilla, NM) / Cody J Mirabal (Grants, NM), 46.24 on 4, Bonus Flex SO; 8. Joe Morrow (Hatch, NM) / John M Morrow (Deming, NM), 46.57 on 4, Bonus Flex SO; 9. Andy Pat Elliott Jr (Texhoma, OK) / Keith E Simon (Syracuse, KS), 47.07 on 4, Bonus Flex SO; 10. Jerry Elkins (Milan, NM) / Johnny L Cox (Alto, NM), 48.47 on 4, Bonus Flex SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Brandon J Chee (Leupp, AZ) / Johnson J C Chee (Waterflow, NM), 6.70, $860; 2. Jeremiah A Polito (Artesia, NM) / Matt Z Silva (Tularosa, NM), 6.93, $574 #9 Average 4-Steer 1. Erickson Littleben (Kayenta, AZ) / Shane D Big (Kayenta, AZ), 36.33 on 4, $9,084, National SO; 2. Jack Wilhite (Ropesville, TX) /

Olavio Hernandez (Estancia, NM), 46.11 on 4, $6,056, Regional SO; 3. Vincente Guerrero (Santa Fe, NM) / Jesus M Sotelo (Clovis, NM), 47.44 on 4, $4,794, Regional SO; 4. Hardy H Gordon (Dalhart, TX) / Buster Reedy (Canyon, TX), 48.22 on 4, $3,534, Regional SO; 5. Casey Warnock (Canyon, TX) / Brandon Whitten (Cimarron, NM), 48.64 on 4, $1,766, Regional SO; 6. Dan Virden II (Tularosa, NM) / Sheldon Roy Daye (Gallup, NM), 48.70 on 4, $600; 7. Andrew M Vigil (Grants, NM) / Russell J Vigil (Corrales, NM), 51.10 on 4, $600 Overall Fast-Time 1. Erickson Littleben (Kayenta, AZ) / Shane D Big (Kayenta, AZ), 6.24, $798; 2. Erickson Littleben (Kayenta, AZ) / Shane D Big (Kayenta, AZ), 7.31, $530 #8 Average 3-Steer 1. Gerald D Martin (Church Rock, NM) / Branden Kuykendall (Tres Piedras, NM), 25.79 on 3, $5,280, National SO; 2. Juan Montoya Sr (Monticello, NM) / Daniel D Montoya (Truth Or Consequences, NM), 27.27 on 3, $3,344, National SO; 3. Tamara Thomas (Gallup, NM) / Jesus M Sotelo (Clovis, NM), 27.86 on 3, $2,288, National SO; 4. Andreas Sanchez (Los Lunas, NM) / Manuel Romero (Los Lunas, NM), 28.65 on 3, $1,936, National SO; 5. Emmanuel Lucero (Albuquerque, NM) / Jesus M Sotelo (Clovis, NM), 30.46 on 3, $1,584, National SO; 6. Miguel Duran (Albuquerque, NM) / Bruton Dee Monte (Ruidoso, NM), 31.88 on 3, $1,408; 7. Justin McClelland (Roswell, NM) / Jace E Davis (Capitan, NM), 33.02 on 3, $1,056; 8. Erasmo Ochoa (Santa Fe, NM) / Rex Allen Hawkins (Payson, AZ), 33.53 on 3, $704; 9. Ramon Espinoza (Manassa, CO) / J J Garcia (Manassa, CO), 33.74 on 3, $360, Bonus Flex SO; 10. Charlie D Bezona (Canyon, TX) / Miguel Vazquez (Albuquerque, NM), 34.11 on 3, $360, Bonus Flex SO; 11. Metro Sanchez (Albuquerque, NM) / Pace Blanchard (Albuquerque, NM), 36.71 on 3, $240, Bonus Flex SO; 12. Walter L Carlock (Artesia, NM) / Philip Carrillo (Mesilla Park, NM), 38.46 on 3, $240, Bonus Flex SO; 13. Miles Begay (Indian Wells, AZ) / Jim G McClelland (Roswell, NM), 41.17 on 3, $240, Bonus Flex SO; 14. Salem Martinez (Albuquerque, NM) / Cash Thomas (Gallup, NM), 19.06 on 2, $240, Bonus Flex SO; 15. Cameron H Dahozy (Tohatchi, NM) / Alice Pack (Aztec, NM), 19.23 on 2, $240, Bonus Flex SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Andreas Sanchez (Los Lunas, NM) / Manuel Romero (Los Lunas, NM), 6.75, $514; 2. Nicole Sweazea (Mountainair, NM) / Zachary Davis Virden (Tularosa, NM), 7.09, $308; 3. Walter L Carlock (Artesia, NM) / Philip Carrillo (Mesilla Park, NM), 7.65, $204 Gold Plus Average 4-Steer 1. Eldon J Apache (Magdalena, NM) / Ferlin Charley (Albuquerque, NM), 34.51 on 4, $2,634, GoldPlus SO; 2. Ferlin Charley (Albuquerque, NM) / Bahe H Henio (Pinehill, NM), 37.13 on 4, $1,976, GoldPlus SO; 3. Gerry M Tully (Glencoe, NM) / Butch Whitten (Cimarron, NM), 38.25 on 4, $1,316, GoldPlus SO; 4. Jerry Elkins (Milan, NM) / Bahe H Henio (Pinehill, NM), 38.67 on 4, $660

Incentive 1. Joseph E Lucero (Bernalillo, NM) / Brandon Gore (Edgewood, NM), 35.61 on 3, $1,692, GoldPlus SO; 2. Willy L Hicks (Laramie, WY) / Dan Klein (Laramie, WY), 42.87 on 3, $1,130, GoldPlus SO; 3. Stephen Harper (Farmington, NM) / Ernie R Jaquez (Flora Vista, NM), 44.08 on 3, GoldPlus SO

Overall Fast-Time 1. Jeff Billings (Dona Ana, NM) / Larry Cohorn (Las Cruces, NM), 7.34, $496 Century Average 3-Steer 1. Stephen Harper (Farmington, NM) / Ernie R Jaquez (Flora Vista, NM), 44.08 on 3, $600

#13: Cody Mirabal (Grants, NM) / Reno Eddy (Gallup, NM), 30.63 on 4, $4,782, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12: Andy Rogers (Tularosa, NM) / Cole Rogers (Tularosa, NM), 32.77 on 4, $5,380, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10: Patrick L. Nelson, Sr. (Gallup, NM) / Octavius Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ), 36.72 on 4, $9,812, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11: John Arviso (Gallup, NM) / Delbert Begaye (Ganado, AZ), 32.07 on 4, $9,052, National ShootOuts worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9: Erickson Littleben (Kayenta, AZ) / Shane D. Big (Kayenta, AZ), 36.33 on 4, $9,084, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8: Gerald D. Martin (Church Rock, NM) / Branden Kuykendall (Tres Piedras, NM), 25.79 on 3, $5,280, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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2010 Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo Story courtesy of PRCA Photos Courtesy of PRCA ProRodeo Photo/Larry Smith

Ryan Grey made a 90-point ride on Brookman Rodeo’s Good Times in the final round to capture the 2010 DNCFR bareback riding title and a rodeo-best $19,978!

Gray’s Decision to Delay Surgery Results in Lots of Green at Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo Okay, nobody is going to second guess Ryan Gray about his decision to delay knee surgery so that he could compete in the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, least of all Ryan Gray. Gray won the Saturday night semifinal at Holt Arena on the Idaho State University campus and then came back to put a 90point ride on Brookman Rodeo’s Good Times in the final to capture the bareback riding title and a rodeo-best $19,978. “I guess that should cover the cost of the surgery,” Gray said. Gray has at least one tear in the meniscus and some floating particles in his knee that cause it to lock up on him periodically, causing pain and swelling. It’s an issue he’s been dealing with since 2006, but he says it’s gotten worse in the last 3-4 months and

2010 DNCFR Steer Wrestling Champion, Luke Branquinho

he knew it was time to go in and have the joint cleaned up. He has tentative surgery dates set for April 20 or April 26 with Dr. Tandy Freeman in Dallas. Dr. Freeman will also take a look at some torn ligaments in Gray’s hand as well. “It’s gotten to the point where it’s affected my riding,” Gray said, “and I’ve had to turn out of rodeos. I’m just kind of tired of messing with it. It’s a simple surgery. I should be back competing in one or two weeks. “I could have done it earlier, but it hasn’t affected my riding lately, and I made a commitment to my circuit to come here and see what I could do.” What he did was put on a clinic. He was the model of consistency with rides of 84, 82, 85 and then the 90 on Good Times that was just one point off the arena record set by Cimmaron Gerke in 2004. His finals’ ride followed an 87-point performance by 2008 DNCFR champion

Trent Creager topped a tough field of tie-down ropers to emerge this years DNCFR champion.

Chris Harris on Kesler Championship Rodeo’s Sunset Strip. “I was totally focused on what I had to do, which was make the best ride I could,” Gray said. “I came out in the (semifinals) and I didn’t feel like I made a very good ride. I won the round, but I had the best horse out there (J Bar J Rodeo’s Faded Charm). I messed up a couple of jumps, and so I was determined to come back and make a great ride. And I knew I had the horse to do that on.” Two was the magic number for steer wrestler Luke Branquinho and bull rider J.W. Harris. These two-time world champions each won their second consecutive DNCFR titles with dominant performances in Saturday night’s double session. Branquinho presented what was nearly a carbon copy of his win a year ago. He was just seventh in the average — against sixth in 2009 — but was 3.9 in the semifinals to finish second to Clay Cowan and then 3.9 again in the final to beat Cowan by seven-

Bull rider, J.W. Harris stayed consetenly in the nineties to win the 2010 DNCFR

tenths of a second. Branquinho also won the 2009 final with a time of 3.9. “It’s a great feeling to come back and win it again,” Branquinho said. “To do that is amazing. I just bought a new horse called Spiderman from Lester Schomps out of Canada. I had a great hazer in Ken Lewis. It was perfect fit. I’m just glad it worked out again. I don’t safety up. In the first round I safetied up, and barely made it back to the semifinals. I knew that the second-round steers ran hard, so I made a run at the barrier. To be 3.9 twice in one night is amazing. I’m not sure what I’m doing with the ($20,000 voucher) from Dodge yet, but we’re going to dang sure use it…possibly a car for my wife or another truck for me.” After getting bucked off in the first round, J.W. Harris had a 90-point ride to win round two, another 90-pointer Saturday night on DNCFR bull of the year Little Bo from the Burns Rodeo string to win the semifinals and then topped that

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with 91 points on Rafter H Rodeo’s Hot Wired in the finals. “Any time you ride three bulls in a couple of days it’s a great feeling,” Harris said, “but when you ride three and get scores of 90 and 91 it’s the best feeling in the world. Little Bo in the semifinals was a big ole wide sucker. His back is like a coffee table. He’s probably the widestbacked bull I have ever been on. It makes him hard to get ahold of, so I decided to kick loose — just go with his jumps and hope my hand stayed shut. I’d seen Hot Wired in an earlier round here (when he scored 87 points) and I’ve seen him around a few other rodeos. He’s a good bull; just the kind you want in a short round.” Tie-down roper Trent Creager worked his way through a field that had eight past Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifiers in it and secured the win with a time of 7.8 seconds in the finals. By the time Creager roped in the semifinals, 2008 DNCFR champion Matt Shiozawa of nearby Chubbuck, Idaho, had already tied his two-year-old arena record with a 7.3-second run and so he backed off and settled for a solid run of 8.9 seconds to assure his place in the finals “We had a pen of calves that was real strong and one pen that was weaker,” Creager said. “They keep the pens pretty even. The final four calves were pretty even.” It took barrel racer Tammy Bruso four days to get to Holt Arena from her home in Dothan, Ala., and as arduous as the was at some points, you’ll hear no complaints from her. Bruso, 49, saw snow for just the third time her life, saw some great scenery and met a lot of nice people. And, oh yeah, she won the DNCFR final in upset fashion

with a time of 14.90 seconds for total earnings of $11,438. Local favorite Sue Smith had been the odds-on favorite after twice breaking the arena record this week, including a 14.65second run in the semifinals, but Smith hit a barrel in the final and finished fourth. “It is like a dream come true,” Bruso said. “I didn’t start barrel racing until I was 40 years old. It has been quite a ride. I am thankful for the great horse I have, and I appreciate the support that I have had from Ann Thompson who enters me everywhere. I just need to let this soak in for a while.” In three previous trips to the DNCFR, team roping heeler Paul Griemsman learned to keep things simple and the business-like approach that he and Badlands partner Brett Price assumed took them all the way to the title. “We came with a game plan,” Griemsman said, “to get the steers caught and make the finals. We decided in the finals to be as aggressive as we could, and see what happened. It all worked out according to our game plan. We’ve roped together for about two-and-half years, we get along great and we both train horses, so we have a lot in common.” Jesse Wright, the 2009 PRCA saddle bronc riding rookie of the year, won the DNCFR in his first try, posting an 87point ride on Powder River Rodeo’s Miss Congenialty. In Country Television’s coverage of the DNCFR finals will air April 24 and May 1 on DIRECTV channel 344 and DISH Network channel 230, with the announcing team of Larry Mahan, Rob Smets, Tim Fuller and Charli Wacker.

Keeping to his winning ways, Jesse Wright added a DNCFR championship to his collection of National and World titles.

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he Big River Classic 2010 was a Big Hit! We ran 1054 teams and awarded $146,750 in cash and prizes! The Mojave Crossing Events Center is the nicest indoor facility in Arizona, the location is great and there are plenty of stalls and easy parking for horse trailers. The steers were really nice and we had a great crew to work with. All our team ropers and their families are some of the best people around. We appreciate all of you and look forward to seeing you all soon! #13 Warm Up Go Round 1. Miguel Martinez / Cody Pearson, 6.15, $460; 2. Tammy Lewis / Michael Calmelat, 6.44, $310 Average 1. Duane Russey / Cody Pearson, 21.83, $2,070; 2. Bill Fancher / Beau Billingslea, 21.9, $1,730; 3. Miguel Martinez / Clint Felton, 22.15, $1,380; 4. Miguel Martinez / Cody Pearson, 22.41, $1,030; 5. Ross Gosney / Rudy Clark Jr., 23.14, $690 #13 World Series Qualifier 1. Macklee Austin / Daren Austin, 34.02, $9,500; 2. Ross Gosney / Huck Sandsness, 34.44, $7,130; 3. Rachel Mendoza / Cody Pearson, 34.52, $4,750; 4. Tom Drake / Brady Chapman, 35.25, $2,380 #12 Pick or Draw A Go Round 1. Ross Gosney / Carl Luna, 6.95, $460; 2. Mark Fowler / Huck Sandsness, 7.28, $300 Average 1. Teran Broberg / Kal Jepson, 24.53, $2,050; 2.

Gary Kiehne / Kolt Campbell, 25.11, $1,710; 3. Cassie Hambrick / Travis Ericsson, 25.88, $1,370; 4. Armon Pearson / Toby Campbell, 25.96, $1,030; 5. Garrett Odle / Richard Martin, 26.17, $680 #11 World Series Qualifier Go Round 1. Corky Irion / Butch Jacobs, 7.38, $1,000 Average 1. Bruce Northrop / Tyrel Eckroth, 33.95, $11,470; 2. Jack Fuller / Judd Logan, 34.43, $7,990; 3. Troy Shiozawa / Mike Stewart, 34.82, $5,910; 4. Cassie Hambrick / Gene Myers, 35.78, $4,170; 5. Buddy Rose / Kesley Phillips, 35.87, $3,312; 6. Peg Williams / Jim Williams, 36.39, $2,090 #10 World Series Qualifier Go Round 1. Larry Spradlin / John Mundall, 7.64, $1,000 Average 1. Peg Williams / Jim Williams, 33.41, $11,550; 2. Jane Nichols / Hugh Campbell, 38.86, $7,840; 3. Karen McFarlane / Melvin Joseph, 40.45, $6,190; 4. Bob Runner / Gene Myers, 41.05, $4,540; 5. Nadene Johnson / Jim Watson, 43.2, $3,710; 6. Jerry Lilly / Sean Wright, 43.86, $3,300; 7. Bounce Chapman / Merril Staheli, 50.77, $2,460; 8. Pete Woolsey / Roger Verquer, 51.19, $1,650 MONTH APRIL BUILT BY CR #10 Handicap Go Round 1. Billy Resor / Kolt Campbell, 1\2 7.84, $360; 2. Mary Vermedahl / Walt

Vermedahl, 8.06, $230 Average 1. Jeff Shunn / Kolt Campbell, 26.68, $2,140; 2. Diane Schieltz / Jim Shawnego, #13 Qualifier winners, Macklee Austin / Daren Austin with producer Jack Fuller 29.83, $1,600; 3. Mike Espil / Howard Gwynn, 31.54, $1,070; 4. Billy Resor / Kolt Campbell, 33.61, $530 Super 9 Roping Go Round 1. Mark Fowler / Berwin Barton, 6.59, $790; 2. Mark Fowler / Travis Lawrence Jr., 6.67, $470; 3. Phil

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Watahomogie / Walt Vermedahl, 7.39, $310 Average 1. Reed Rider / Walt Vermedahl, 23.06, $3,670; 2. Patty Dudoit / Boyd Anderson, 27.59, $2,540; 3. Cody Lawrence / Lucas Falconer, 27.68, $1,980; 4. Daymond Lloyd / Nakoa Dudoit, 28.51, $1,550; 5. Diane Schieltz / Tim Terkelsen, 28.56, $1,270; 6. Garrett Odle / Robert Marshall, 29.11, $990; 7. Nasia Shrader / Steve Medlin, 29.45, $850; 8. Teran Broberg / Howard Gwynn, 29.51, $710; 9. Justin

Coleman Proctor and Jake Long Named Grand Champions of The 28th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic We Are The Champions! Proctor and Long rope their winning steer worth $79,815 each at the 28th Annual GSTRC Header Jake Long (26) and Heeler Coleman Proctor (25) have been best friends since toddlers. They’ve roped together since kids and dreamed of a moment like today for many years. After two days of intense competition, the dust settled and it was the two young men who beat out 468 other teams to become the Grand Prize winners of the prestigious GSTRC. The Long-Coleman team finished with a 14.93 combined time and rode away with custom painted GSTRC Championship Chevy Silverado Duallies from Cavendar Chevrolet (Boerne, TX), Strait X-treme horse trailers from Bruton Trailers, Twister saddles from Tractor Supply, Resitol roping bags, jackets from Wrangler and Justin, Gist belt buckles and half of the $159,630 cash payoff. “I don’t know when this is going to sink in but it’s pretty incredible,” said Long. “He and I have been best friends since we were knee high to a grasshopper and to do this together probably is the most special thing that has ever happened to us.” “I couldn’t agree more,” added Proctor. “We’ve been to this roping for so many years and we’ve dreamed about this for so long. We run that steer thousands of times and to come out here and do this in front of all these people and for this much money, well there just isn’t a better stage for team roping. Whether you are a fan, a part-timer, do it for fun or make a living at it there’s nothing better than this.” The total cash payoff of this year’s GSTRC was $478,500. Add in prizes and the cash value awarded this weekend was nearly $700,000.

Both Long and Proctor were quick to thank Strait and his organization. “Thanks to George for all he does for team ropers. We couldn’t survive without something like this. Not just us but a lot of ropers won money today and yesterday and it’s just great for guys who rope and try to feed their families this way to be able to come here and win something. Second place winners, brothers Riley and Brady Minor, took home $63,852 and prizes with a time of 15.08. Third place went to Brady Tryan and Cody Doescher with a time of 15.40. They won $43,898 and other prizes. The 28th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic (GSTRC) took place Friday and Saturday, March 12 & 13, 2010 at the San Antonio Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas. The event, which originated as a small family roping by George and his late brother Buddy in 1982, has grown into the most prestigious open Team Roping competition in the country with hundreds of thousands of dollars up for grabs each year. The GSTRC consistently attracts the biggest names in the sport each year but is not just for the big names. As an open roping, ropers of all levels may compete alongside each other for a chance at the big winnings. Top 8 Finalists 1. Coleman Proctor / Jake Long, 14.93, $159,630; 2. Riley Minor / Brady Minor, 15.08, $63,852; 3. Brady Tryan / Cody Doescher, 15.4, $43,898; 4. Derick Fleming / Britt Bockius, 16.4, $39,908; 5. Kelsey Parchman / Travis Woodard, 16.6, $31,926; 6. Blaine Linaweaver / Bucky Campbell, 17.17, $23,944; 7. Preston Billadeau / Tom Bill Johnson, 17.25, $19,954; 8. Matt Sherwood / Allen Bach, 17.56, $15,964 Go Round Winners Round 1 Colby Siddoway / Brandon Bates, 4.73, $3,000

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#8 Roping Buckle Winners Justin Ryan / Tim Ryan

Dummy Roping Winners: 5 and under Cade Benson / 6 to 8; Ethan Fancher / 9 to 12 - Shaunti Short

Ryan / Lynn Riordan, 29.83, $570

Buckles: Patty Dudoit / Boyd Anderson Cody Lawrence / Lucas Falconer Breast Collars: Daymond Lloyd / Nakoa Dudoit Diane Schieltz / Tim Terkelsen Garrett Odle / Robert Marshall World Series Buckle Winners: #13 Qualifier: Macklee Austin / Daren Austin #11 Qualifier: Bruce Northrop / Tyrel Eckroth #10 Qualifier: Peg Williams / Jim Williams

#8 Pick or Draw Go Round 1. Clayton Lutes / Garrett Odle, 8.42, $350 Average 1. Justin Ryan / Tim Ryan, 32.32, $1,270; 2. Winkie Crook / Phil Watahomigie, 36.13, $940; 3. Marianne Stoll / Lucas Falconer, 36.8, $640; 4. Cody Falconer / Larry Stephey, 39.22, $320 Super 9 Winners: Saddles: Reed Rider / Walt Vermedahl

Round 2 Ty Blasingame / Matt Zancanella, 3.71, $3,000 Round 3 Colby Siddoway / Brandon Bates, 3.73, $1,500 Round 4 Speed Williams / Clay O Cooper, 3.73, $1,500 Wayne Wright Red Wrap Steer Ty Blasingame / Matt Zancanella, 3.71, $20,000

Buckle Winners: #8 Roping: Justin Ryan / Tim Ryan

GSTRC Round Winners Friday Round 1 1. Jo Jo M LeMond / Michael Jones, 3.96, $14,084; 2. Ty Blasingame / Matt Zancanella, 4.31, $8,452; 3. Colby B Siddoway / Brandon Bates, 4.39, $5,634 Round 2 1. Kaleb Driggers / Brad Culpepper, 4.33, $16,902; 2. Britt C Williams / Jimmie R Cooper, 4.56, $12,676; 3. Cory W Kidd / Adam G Plyler, 4.67, $8,450; 4. Wes Goodrich / Austin Adams, 4.69, $4,226

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eam ropers from more than 13 different states across the United States rode the river to the riches at the Mojave Crossing Event Center in Fort Mohave, Arizona just outside of Laughlin, Nevada. The Colorado River Classic produced by the USTRC took place March 12-14, 2010 and was an oasis for several members of Americas Cowboy Sport. One such roper was twenty-year-old Bailey Corkill of Fallon, Nevada. The young star came to the Mojave Crossing Event Center with her mind on business and her team roping skills honed to perfection. She and her partners were able to claim over $12,160 in cash, four trophy Martin saddles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “This was a really good roping,” said Corkill. “The cattle were really good and even. It was a fun roping. There aren’t a whole lot of ropings around here and so we decided to head down to the Colorado River Classic.” Corkill attends college at UNLV in Las Vegas and has been roping for most of her life. “I have been heading since I was about 10 years old. I started out heeling around age 6,” said Corkill “I just love to rope. It is a part of who I am.” Corkill started her domination of the Colorado River Classic by winning first in the Average of the #12 Division. She teamed up with Colton Gow and the team roped four steers in 32.45 seconds to accomplish the feat. The pair earned $4,502, trophy Martin saddles and a USTRC National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “Colton and I rope together at the college rodeos,” said Corkill. “He is a good partner and really roped good at this roping.” Corkill added to her winnings by teaming up with Miles Switzer in the #11 Division. The pair caught four steers in 41.36 seconds and placed seventh in the Average. The team also partnered up in the #10 Division where they really hit the jackpot. They finished the roping with a four-steer total of 32.20 and that was just enough to give them first place in the Average. They took home $7,660, trophy Martin saddles and a National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “Miles is a friend of mine from California. He is usually just a steer wrester and doesn’t rope a whole lot,” said Corkill. “He roped well that day and we were excited about the win.” The Colorado River Classic went into the history books, but it will be a roping Corkill will never forget. She will file this one away

#13: Kyle S. Davis (Paso Robles , CA) / Miles M. Switzer (Paso Robles, CA), 31.10 on 4, $3,564, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

as one of her most memorable team roping moments. Colorado River Classic Total Payout = $109,910 Open Average 5-Steer 1. Clayton Vanaken (Descanso, CA) / Craig Branham (Canyon City, CA), 41.25 on 5, $932; 2. Edward Hawley Jr. (Hays, MT) / Ty Romo (Whiteriver, AZ), 41.98 on 5; 3. Clayton Vanaken (Descanso, CA) / Cody Hall (St George, UT), 43.06 on 5; 4. Edward Hawley Jr. (Hays, MT) / Sid J. Sporer (Cody, WY), 47.54 on 5; 5. Shotgun Passig (Capitan, NM) / Cade Passig (Capitan, NM), 42.52 on 4 Incentive 1. Clayton Vanaken (Descanso, CA) / Craig Branham (Canyon City, CA), 35.04 on 4, $400, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Clayton Vanaken (Descanso, CA) / Cody Hall (St George, UT), 5.94, $70 #15 Average 4-Steer 1. Dale Shiflett (Deming, NM) / Pedro Maestas (Los Lunas, NM), 32.24 on 4, $2,228, National SO; 2. Ty Stgoddard (Fountain Hills, AZ) / Kyle O. Reed (Kayenta, AZ), 35.64 on 4, $1,336, Regional SO; 3. Cayton L. Hart (Casa Grande, AZ) / Lamuel R. Yazzie (Window Rock, AZ), 36.49 on 4, $892, Regional SO; 4. Clayton Vanaken (Descanso, CA) / Craig Branham (Canyon City, CA), 37.66 on 4, Regional SO; 5. Edward Hawley Jr. (Hays, MT) / Ty Romo (Whiteriver, AZ), 26.68 on 3, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Cayton L. Hart (Casa Grande, AZ) / Lamuel R. Yazzie (Window Rock, AZ), 6.07, $234 #13 Average 4-Steer 1. Kyle S. Davis (Paso Robles , CA) / Miles M. Switzer (Paso Robles , CA), 31.10 on 4, $3,564, National

#9: Bob Scott (Bend, OR) / Howard R. Gwynn (Yuma, AZ), 42.68 on 4, $5,390, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Open: Clayton Vanaken (Descanso, CA) / Craig Branham (Canyon City, CA), 41.25 on 5, $932

SO; 2. Rudy Clark Jr. (Mammoth, AZ) / Cade Passig (Capitan, NM), 33.72 on 4, $2,672, Regional SO; 3. Bill E. Dahozy (Window Rock, AZ) / Myles John (Indian Wells, AZ), 35.37 on 4, $1,782, Regional SO; 4. Cassie M. Hambrick (Golden Valley, AZ) / Chad Benson (Kingman, AZ), 35.66 on 4, $890, Regional SO; 5. Bill W. Fancher Sr. (Kingman, AZ) / Toby W. Campbell (Kingman, AZ), 35.78 on 4, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Bill E. Dahozy (Window Rock, AZ) / Myles John (Indian Wells, AZ), 5.83, $468 #12 Average 4-Steer 1. Bailey Corkill (Fallon, NV) / Colton J. Gow (Roseburg, OR), 32.45 on 4, $4,502, National SO; 2. Alvin A. Charley (Thoreau, NM) / Ben Bub Mays (Blythe, CA), 33.47 on 4, $3,376, Regional SO; 3. Randy Toon II (Perris, CA) / Ben Bub Mays (Blythe, CA), 35.82 on 4, $2,250, Regional SO; 4. Holly Zu Kiehne (Springerville, AZ) / Craig Branham (Canyon City, CA), 35.92 on 4, $1,126, Regional SO; 5. Ashley G. Wood (Florence, AZ) / Tony Lee Boggs (Auga Dulce, CA), 36.91 on 4, Regional SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Brian Nastacio (Chinle, AZ) / Joey Nastacio (Sanders, AZ), 6.94, $592 #11 Average 4-Steer 1. Buddy Rose (Yuma, AZ) / Bill B. Cuddeback (Lakeside, CA), 34.64 on 4, $6,816, National SO; 2. Roy Begay (Window Rock, AZ) / Shane D. Big (Kayenta, AZ), 38.98 on 4, $4,544, National SO; 3. Gary L. Kiehne (Springerville, AZ) / Fred B. Lucero (Canutillo, TX), 39.13 on 4, $3,598, Regional SO; 4. Shelly L. Garside (Prescott, AZ) / Reno Eddy (Gallup, NM), 40.55 on 4, $2,650, Regional SO; 5. Paul E. Rush (West Hollywood, CA) / Bill Porter (Salem, NM), 41.06 on 4, $1,326, Regional SO; 6. Casey Teichert (Banner, WY) / Joe L. Nelson (Kaibeto, AZ), 41.19 on 4, Regional SO; 7. Bailey Corkill (Fallon, NV) / Miles

#8 Pick Draw: Curt Carlise (Dewey, AZ) / Tim Peltzer (Terra Bella, CA), 30.79 on 3, $3,440, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

M. Switzer (Paso Robles , CA), 41.36 on 4, Bonus Flex SO; 8. Garrett Odle (Kingman, AZ) / Richard D. Martin (Kingman, AZ), 44.95 on 4, Bonus Flex SO; 9. Bob Crosthwaite (Wickenburg, AZ) / Joe L. Nelson (Kaibeto, AZ), 24.23 on 3, Bonus Flex SO; 10. Renaldo Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ) / Octavius Wartz (Blue Gap, AZ), 25.46 on 3, Bonus Flex SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Frank Martinez (Tucson, AZ) / Salvador Flores Jr. (Buckeye, AZ), 6.70, $598; 2. Joe H. Campbell (Seligman, AZ) / Hugh R. Campbell (Seligman, AZ), 7.10, $398 #10 Average 4-Steer 1. Bailey Corkill (Fallon, NV) / Miles M. Switzer (Paso Robles , CA), 32.20 on 4, $7,660, National SO; 2. Gary Metcalf (Wickenburg, AZ) / Dan J. Gann (Yuma, AZ), 37.45 on 4, $5,106, National SO; 3. Travis M. Lawrence Jr. (Kingman, AZ) / Butch H. Jacobs (Marana, AZ), 38.77 on 4, $4,042, Regional SO; 4. Tami Blasingame (Logandale, NV) / Bill W. Fancher Sr. (Kingman, AZ), 39.54 on 4, $2,978, Regional SO; 5. Alfonso Francis (Winslow, AZ) / Shane D. Big (Kayenta, AZ), 40.57 on 4, $1,490, Regional SO; 6. Jim Crawford (Wittmann, AZ) / Rusty Evans (Animas, NM), 41.18 on 4, Regional SO; 7. Peg Williams (Kingman, AZ) / Sean Wright (Kingman, AZ), 43.56 on 4; 8. Les L. Begay (Blue Gap, AZ) / Olin Begay (Blue Gap, AZ), 47.09 on 4; 9. Travis M. Lawrence Jr. (Kingman, AZ) / Chad Benson (Kingman, AZ), 47.14 on 4; 10. Kylee Hash (Henderson, NV) / Bo Hash (Henderson, NV), 48.48 on 4 Overall Fast-Time 1. Brandon J. Chee (Leupp, AZ) / Johnson J. C. Chee (Waterflow, NM), 6.76, $672; 2. Randall Billy (Church Rock, NM) / Johnson J. C. Chee (Waterflow, NM), 7.21, $448 #9 Average 4-Steer 1. Bob Scott (Bend, OR) / Howard R. Gwynn (Yuma, AZ), 42.68 on 4, $5,390, National SO; 2. Richard G. Price III (Henderson, NV) / Rex A. Frehner (Las Vegas, NV), 43.54 on 4, $3,590, National SO; 3. Reed W. Rider (Wellton, AZ) / Howard R. Gwynn (Yuma, AZ), 44.93 on 4, $2,840, Regional SO; 4. Reed W. Rider (Wellton, AZ) / Brandon Bedoya (Yuma, AZ), 45.92 on 4, $2,090, Regional SO; 5. Reed W. Rider (Wellton, AZ) / Adam Tillou (Yuma, AZ), 50.77 on 4, $1,050, Regional SO; 6. Mark Wright (Tucson, AZ) / Richard Alegria (Tucson, AZ), 50.84 on 4, $600, Regional SO; 7. Mike D. Hannon (Westmorland, CA) / Jim Shipman (Imperial, CA), 53.76 on 4, $600; 8. Gary Metcalf (Wickenburg, AZ) / Dennis Semkin (Wickenburg, AZ), 54.55 on 4, $400, Bonus Flex SO; 9. Mark W. Etter (Phoenix, AZ) / Byron K. Gibbs (Cornville, AZ), 61.35 on 4, $400, Bonus Flex SO; 10. Taryn Holliday (Barstow, CA) / Terry L. Holliday (Barstow, CA), 69.44 on 4, $400, Bonus Flex SO; 11. Chance Wright (Tucson, AZ) / Daniel Wagley (Tucson, AZ), 28.37 on 3, $400, Bonus Flex SO; 12. Garrett Odle (Kingman, AZ) / Brian Krabbe (Kingman, AZ), 31.66 on 3, $400, Bonus Flex SO

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#12: Bailey Corkill (Fallon, NV) / Colton J. Gow (Roseburg, OR), 32.45 on 4, $4,502, National ShootOuts worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Overall Fast-Time 1. Chance Wright (Tucson, AZ) / Daniel Wagley (Tucson, AZ), 7.78, $570; 2. Chance Wright (Tucson, AZ) / Daniel Wagley (Tucson, AZ), 7.91, $380 #8 Average 3-Steer 1. Curt Carlise (Dewey, AZ) / Tim Peltzer (Terra Bella, CA), 30.79 on 3, $3,440, National SO; 2. Latimer D. Yazzie (Chinle, AZ) / Byron K. Gibbs (Cornville, AZ), 31.58 on 3, $2,290, National SO; 3. Erickson Littleben (Kayenta, AZ) / Brandon Bedoya (Yuma, AZ), 31.82 on 3, $1,358, National SO; 4. John Robinson (Cave Creek, AZ) / Tony Flores (Oracle, AZ), 33.72 on 3, $1,330, National SO; 5. Tammy Miller (Durango, CO) / Sonny M. Cummard (Queen Creek, AZ), 34.41 on 3, $670, National SO; 6. John S. Hannon (Brawley, CA) / Mike D. Hannon (Westmorland, CA), 37.33 on 3, $360, Bonus Flex SO; 7. Miguel Ruiz (Imperial, CA) / Travis M. Lawrence Jr. (Kingman, AZ), 39.62 on 3, $360, Bonus Flex SO; 8. Vaughn E. Moser (Ontario, OR) / Richard G. Price Jr. (Henderson, NV), 39.71 on 3, $240, Bonus Flex SO; 9. Virgilio Quezada (Las Vegas, NV) / John Hans Sr. (Las Vegas, NV), 40.86 on 3, $240, Bonus Flex SO; 10. Rex A. Frehner (Las Vegas, NV) / Richard G. Price III (Henderson, NV), 41.82 on 3, $240, Bonus Flex SO; 11. John S. Hannon (Brawley, CA) / Shane Mattern (Jenderson, NV), 42.42 on 3, $240, Bonus Flex SO; 12. Mike T. Shott (Mohave Valley, AZ) / David Smith Jr. (Mohave Valley, AZ), 42.54 on 3, $240, Bonus Flex SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Tammy Miller (Durango, CO) / Sonny M. Cummard (Queen Creek, AZ), 7.94, $360; 2. Curt Carlise (Dewey, AZ) / Tim Peltzer (Terra Bella, CA), 7.98, $240 Gold Plus Average 4-Steer 1. Walt E. Scott (Canyon Country, CA) / Tony Lee Boggs (Auga Dulce, CA), 35.52 on 4, $2,036, GoldPlus SO; 2. Stefani Lyman (Victor, MT) / Rod Lyman (Victor, MT), 41.63 on 4, $1,526, GoldPlus SO; 3. Julius Keyonnie (Winslow, AZ) / Alfonso Francis (Winslow, AZ), 43.34 on 4, $1,018, GoldPlus SO; 4. Gary L. Kiehne (Springerville, AZ) / Paul White (Show Low, AZ), 45.02 on 4, $508 Incentive 1. L. T. Gishie (Flagstaff, AZ) / Roger Gishie (Holbrook, AZ), 37.56 on 3, $1,090, GoldPlus SO; 2. Bob Scott (Bend, OR) / Neil A. Muxlow (Casa Grande, AZ), 37.66 on 3, $654, GoldPlus SO; 3. Robert W. Martinez (Radium Springs, NM) / Fred B. Lucero (Canutillo, TX), 39.69 on 3, $436, GoldPlus SO Overall Fast-Time 1. Robert Joe Jr. (La Plata, NM) / Rod Lyman (Victor, MT), 7.00, $384 Century Bonus Average 3-Steer 1. Walt E. Scott (Canyon Country, CA) / Tony Lee Boggs (Auga Dulce, CA), 27.32 on 3, $1,140; 2. L. T. Gishie (Flagstaff, AZ) / Roger Gishie (Holbrook, AZ), 37.56 on 3, $760

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ershberger Performance Sale Company, Jason and Nikki Hershberger, held their fifth annual performance horse sale Saturday, February 20, 2010 in Buckeye, Arizona at the Buckeye Equestrian Center. Horses were previewed on Friday at 2 p.m. and again on Saturday at 9 a.m. Horses were demonstrated in both the roping arena and the cutting pen. The sale began at 1 p.m. A professional staff including Auctioneers, Joel White and Ben Hoepker, announcer, Darren Moore, and bid spotters included Stacy Lee, Mitch Armitage and Randy Wood, as well as and the office manager Sara Vaessen Pedigrees helped make the fifth annual event successful. The High-Selling Horse, Jackies Double Chunk, was consigned by Shawn Grant and Bill Martin. Jackies Double Chunk is a 2000 Gray Gelding that sold for $24,500 to Stafford Ranches. This beautiful gelding is a well broke head horse and you can heel on him too. Shawn’s son Skeeter did a great job roping and demonstrating this horse in the preview and the sale ring. Two of the very nice geldings made a trip to their new home in Hawaii, Tazzle Dazzle consigned by Les Oswald for Ted Konopisos, and Chicks King Via consigned by CRX’DCord Forzano for Jay Ayres, were purchased by Daryl Mederios from Kauai. The Top-Ten Horses averaged $15,300. These quality horses were consigned by Shawn Grant, Les Oswald for Ted Konopisos, Cord Forzano for Jay Ayres, Jed Jacobs,

Jason Hershberger for Aspen Meadows Ranch and Kim Adamic, David Chadwick, Alvaro Baeza, and Ty Saulsberry. Jason is always excited to see good horses from the sale go on to be successful with their new owners. Jason was glad to see the quality of horses that were brought by in by consignors

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Time to time I’m asked to tell a little about me So I thought I’d give my hand at some cowboy poetry Writing down words is something that I like to do So I composed a few here just to share ‘em with you Well I was raised on the high plains of New Mexico Yes I have been a cowboy from the word go

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And I grew up poor without access to very much money I didn’t know that we lived in the land of the milk and honey But I learned to work hard and I developed my pride Those are treasures that I’ll always keep deep down inside I cut my teeth on high winds, dust storms and the blowin snow For I have been a cowboy from the word go

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When I was just a button I got my first horse Thought he was the best in the whole wide world of course For hours and hours we’d ride and ride Covering those high plains far and wide We learned together and it took a while don’t you know But it didn’t matter, cause I was a cowboy from the word go

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A-horseback in the mountains and down to the flats Is how the education got put under this ole hat Sometimes I compete and sometimes catch wild cattle But as long as I’m cowboying I’m happy in the saddle From Cheyenne to Tucson I’ve seen the big rodeos Yes I have been a cowboy from the word go I like to be outside with the sun on my face Riding through my cow herd, on my own place I like the smell of the desert right after a rain If I stay indoors too long it about drives me insane The wide open spaces are where I feel at home Because I have been a cowboy from the word go Some men go for riches and some for fame Some chase it so hard they create their own shame But I know when cowboyin is all said and done That I’ve had more’n a million dollars worth of fun And although it has never made me much dough I’ve sure nuff loved bein a cowboy from the word go Jim Olson 2010

About the Author Western Writers of America member Jim Olson was raised a cowboy on the high plains of Eastern New Mexico. There he learned to ride young colts, tend cattle, and also drive heavy farm equipment at an early age. Jim spent a few years competing in the calf roping event at the PRCA level and even went to the “circuit finals” a few times; now he is a weekend team roper. Jim is the owner of AZ and NM Ranch Real Estate, businesses that deal with Ranch, Farm, and Horse Property sales throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Today, Jim lives on and operates his own ranch near Stanfield, Arizona (which was once a part of John Wayne’s “Red River” ranch). All of these things have led to great life experiences which Jim now uses in his writing career. Jim writes stories about interesting and extraordinary people of the West including short stories of both fiction and non-fiction. He writes a monthly column titled “My Cowboy Heroes.” Jim’s articles are published monthly by several magazines throughout the Southwest. Jim has received national coverage also. Jim currently has two books in print and is constantly working on several other projects as well. Jim can be reached through his website at www.mycowboyheroes.com.

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Membership dues have not changed in 15 years and have only been raised from $55 to $65 in 28 years. The National Finals entry fees have gone from $50 to $60 in the past 20 years. While the payouts have went from hundreds of dollars to thousands. Places paid have gone from 6 or 8 places to 50 places. Every National Finals participant receives a contestant award. The members then felt a higher entry fee roping was something they would like to see. So the Board put together a Number 7 Roping. This roping would be a 5 steer for $75 per man. The Association at that time was in a position with some help from their Sponsors to give horse trailers to the average winners. This format has proved to be very successful, as the team counts have grown every year. The payout to the average winners of this roping has been over $60,000 in prizes and cash. The Members are able to win National Championships, which award Cactus Saddles designed by Scott Thomas and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gold Bucklesâ&#x20AC;? from Skyline Silversmiths. PRH would like to send out a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our many friends and loyal The reserve National Champions receive customers for â&#x20AC;&#x153;stayinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the saddleâ&#x20AC;? with us over the past 10 years and for continuing to saddles as well. Winners of the Super 7 advertise the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best rodeo horses in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; online at ProRodeoHorsescom! receive horse trailers and Gold Buckles. The prize line at the Wrangler/Professionalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice ACTRA National Finals has an estimated value that will exceed $350,000 Celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary and a total payout of over $850,000 in 2010. online serving the rodeo industry! All this at a price a family can afford. Maybe this is why ACTRA is known as the place â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where Families Come to Ropeâ&#x20AC;?. Check out the ACTRA website where you will be able to view the 2009 ACTRA National Finals high team runs at MONTH JANUARY 09 BUILT BY CR IN HOUSE PROOF CRXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwww.actra.org For more information on how you can become a member or get your Chapter 1\4 V (4.9 x 6.6) started contact President Clyde Saunders 509-947-6450 actrapresident@aol.com or Business Manager Mike Sweeney 559-816-9932 actrabusman@sbcglobal.net

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Open 22 teams Average 1. Shane Erickson / Taylor White, 42.10, $775, Montana Silversmith Spurs; 2. Clint Campbell / Brian Reece, 42.96, $465; 3. Clint Campbell / Brent Falon, 45.53, $310; Fast Time Overall$100; 1. Jordan Olson / Brent Falon, 5.82

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Southern Arizona Rancher’s Demand Action Restore Our Border Unveiled at Capitol

C4: New Rope in the Relentless Line Team Ropers everywhere, get ready to be rocked once again by the next explosive release in Trevor Brazile’s Relentless line from Cactus Ropes! Hitting the rope racks May 1st, 2010, the C4 head and heel ropes are the next addition to the Relentless arsenal. Constructed of four strands of 100% pure nylon, the C4 was built to complement the poly/nylon blended Xplosion and provide ropers with an ultra-consistent, snappy, full-bodied rope with tons of snap-back* in hot weather. The C4 is slightly smaller in diameter than the Xplosion, yet allows the roper to find tip weight with ease. Trevor needed a rope to fit in his rope bag alongside the Xplosion. Having a C4 and an Xplosion with you at all times guarantees you a perfect-feeling rope no matter the weather conditions. Although it is still in its testing stage, the C4 has already earned a few prestigious accolades in what will certainly be a long list of achievements. Coleman Proctor and Brady Minor both racked up strong finishes at the George Strait Team Roping Championship in Boerne, Texas recently with the new C4. Coleman won the event with his partner and fellow Cactus Ropes endorsee, Jake Long. Using the extra soft C4 head rope, he collected $79,815 cash, a new truck, trailer, saddle, and buckle. Brady Minor, using the hard medium C4 heel rope, placed second to win $31,926. Brady’s partner and brother, Riley Minor, used an extra soft Xplosion. Brady and Riley were edged out of first place by a mere one-tenth of a second. To find out more about the C4 and the entire Relentless line by Cactus, check out www.cactusropes.com. *Snap-Back: the physical trait of nylon and poly string that allows it to stretch and then return back to a natural resting state.

n April 12, 2010, Southwest ranching community gathered to celebrate the life of Robert Krentz, a husband, father and a friend to many. A senseless act took the life of a man, a humanitarian, who bore no ill will towards anyone. Rob loved his family instilling in them the importance of honesty, fair dealing and skill managing all aspects of a large 100year-old ranching operation producing food to make our country strong and healthy. On April 13, 2010 Arizona ranching families gathered at the state Capitol to demand action to secure our border, called Restore Our Border. For 18 months southern Arizona ranchers have been meeting with local officials to improve the conditions on the border. Thanks to the hard work of many individuals the Arizona Cattlemen’s Association has developed a plan of action to secure our border. It’s clear that southern Arizona is a lawless area and the U.S./Mexico border is controlled by criminal forces. These unlawful cartels have no regards for the lives of American citizens and it is past time that our government takes action. Our fellow Arizonans and Americans should be able to sleep at night in the safety of their own homes. Arizona ranchers cannot stand for another tragedy like they have faced and will not rest until the border is secured. The Arizona Cattlemen’s Association is working with the proper authorities to finalize the plan of action. On April 13, 2010 Restore Our Boarder (ROB) Plan was released at 12 p.m. at the capitol during a press conference. At 2:30 p.m., Senator Russell Pearce has called a special committee hearing to discuss the criminal activities along the border. The committee will discuss the Restore Our Boarder plan and take testimony from southern Arizona Ranch Families. Restore Our Border (ROB) Plan is a plan of action, not discussion points. For far too long these American Citizens have lived in fear for their lives and the lives of their family, we need to secure the border now! For more information contact Patrick Bray, 602.762.0671, pbray@arizonabeef.org

Fast Back Focus with Matt Funk Head Horse Position What is the best place to position your head horse for catching if you’re not reaching? To make a good consistent “catching” run I suggest you have your horse’s nose even with the steer’s hip for the front to back distance. For the width you should keep enough distance between your horse and the steer that a horse could pass through.

Fast Back Focus with Al Benson Rope variety necessary for success As a roper, determining the lay (softness or stiffness) of rope you need may seem like an ever-changing mystery. In fact, many ropers don’t realize they should keep several lays of their favorite rope available in their bag. Different circumstances and conditions require a different lay or softness. Headers will use a softer rope when running to the hip to catch, while a slightly stiffer rope will be used when reaching, to assure the loop stays open while in the air. Roping cattle with short, small horns also requires a softer lay so that the loop comes tight quickly. The number one lay we sell in heel ropes is a Medium. There

are many ropers who prefer to rope with a Medium Soft, as Fast Back ropes have a lot of body, which makes the loop stay open better. Heeling with this softer lay helps prevent slipping or losing legs on cattle that are hard to rope. Some of our pros will use up to three different lays, depending on the time of year and the weather. The weather can make a significant difference in the way your ropes feel. The rope you normally use and like can change with hot, cold, dry or moist weather. It’s always a good idea to keep an assortment of lays for these various conditions. Ropers usually have their favorite rope in their favorite lay, but invariably will be faced with conditions that will require a slight variation.

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3735 E. Irvington Road Tucson, Arizona 85735

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FREEDOM RV IS ARIZONA’S LARGEST LIVING QUARTERS HORSE TRAILER DEALERSHIP. OFFERING THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND THE SOUTHWEST A FULL LINE OF SOONER, EXISS AND MILEY HORSE TRAILERS AND NOW ANNOUNCING THE STATE'S NEWEST AUTHORIZED BLOOMER DEALER. Exiss Event 400 CXF is a 4-horse stock combo with drop downs on the rump and slats with plexiglas on rump and rear doors. Perfect trailer for local runs when a LQ is not necessary. You can haul your horses and remove the dividers to haul other livestock. We also have one in a 3-horse model. We don't normally carry stock trailers so take advantage and make yourself a great deal.

Exiss Event CFX300. Stock combo 3-horse with removable dividers, big front tack/dressing room, drop downs on head wall, slats with plexiglass on rump. Great little trailer for local stuff and you can haul your calves and steers in it easily. We do not normally deal in stock trailers so we will blow this one out. We also have one in a 4-horse.

This trailer is truly one of a kind. 4-horse w/21 ft. short wall. Interior was done by Duster conversions. It has 3 slide outs, 2 in the living room and one in the bathroom, to give you the largest bathroom in a horse trailer you have ever seen. The trailer is equipped with dual hyd. legs, stainless steel nose and all doors, triple axle w/aluminum wheels & electric over hyd. disc brakes, mangers w/manger storage, 10 ft. stainless steel hay pod, fully enclosed front end w/three doors, full width rear ramp, 2 power patio awnings (1 for patio & 1 for horses), roofmounted generator, 3 a/c units, lg. flat screen TV built into steps to bed area, TV and DVD player in bed area, satellite system, Bose surround sound, AM/FM CD stereo, private bed area, 2 full size recliners with table in between, in door side slide, lg. couch in curb side slide, central vacuum sys., solid surface countertops throughout, hard wood throughout, elec. cooktop, micro/convection oven, stainless steel fridge, huge closet in bathroom, lots of storage throughout, screen door, and extra lighting both interior and exterior. If you are looking for a one of a kind custom trailer and want to save $100,000 compared to new this trailer, is for you.

'05 Bloomer 3-horse 10 ft. short wall. This trailer is the cleanest used 3-horse LQ I've seen in a while. It has a like-new 10 ft. short wall with a Duster Conversion complete with a full bath, 3.5 cu ft. 3-way fridge, soft touch walls w/stamped oak leaf pattern, lots of closet space, TV w/built-in DVD player, AM/FM CD stereo, and a Jackknife couch. The trailer is equipped with a single hyd. leg, aluminum wheels, hay rack, roof-mounted generator, drop downs on the head and rump walls, mangers with manger storage, and a rear side tack. $52,500

Many other new and used trailers to choose from. Go to www.freedomrvaz.com to look at our full inventory.

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This 4-horse 11' short wall is absolutely beautiful. It is complete with mangers and manger storage, 4K onan generator, exotic wood, awning, roll out pantry and everything you are used to with Bloomer quality.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Lasso the Loot in LAS VEGAS

PRIZES 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

13 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

New Mexico That Is . . . More Than $150,000 Paid Out in 2009 USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

6 Trophy Breast Collars • Average winners of the #15, #13 & All Girl

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

With Membership Purchase

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

LASSO DEL NORTE Presented by NEW LAS VEGAS, NM FORMAT

JUNE 24-27, 2010 THURS., JUNE 24 2:30 PM Open (with #15 Inc.)

FRI., JUNE 25 9 AM #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12 Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/NonIncentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

SAT., JUNE 26 9 AM Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SUNDAY, JUNE 27 • 9 AM All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

#13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #12 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #13 • #11 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #12 • #10 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #11 • #9 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #10 • #8 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #9 Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. • #10 Division capped at an Elite #6 • #9 Division capped at an Elite #5 • Ropers classified as a #3 or below

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

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• Gold Spur members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings • Gold Plus members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings

Location: Santa Fe Trail Events Center Directions: I-25 to exit 347, east on Frontage/Airport Road. Producer: Kenny & Marsha Zamora Cattle: C-S Cattle Co. Event info: Kenny or Marsha Zamora 505.425-3850 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western Montezuma Inn 505.426.8000 Comfort Inn 505.425.1100 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

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CINCO DE MAYO CHAMPIONSHIPS presented by

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May 9, 2010 • Santa Fe, New Mexico Javier Chavez Busted Boot Arena - Formerly Santa Fe Reiners

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Behind the Downs of Santa Fe Racetrack Books open at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m. TRIAD numbers only Current USTRC membership required

Sunday, May 9

Prizes - #10 Trailer Roping

#5 and Under Saddle Roping Draw 3 for $125/roper • 3-head, progressive May enter twice Clint Mortenson Buckles to Average Winners Running P Saddle to High Point Roper Church Service #10 Handicapped Pick or Draw Trailer Roping

Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150 May enter 5 times for a total of 15 partners. Books Open at 9:00 a.m. Close at 11:30 a.m. • Rope at 12:00 noon.

Sponsored by:

W/A Rodeo’s Buster Webb

Sanctioned by NMRA, Co-sanction UPRA, GCPRA & AIRCA

PERFORMANCE TIMES: Friday, July 2, 6:00 p.m. Slack: Sunday, July 4, 8:00 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2:00 p.m.

NMRA Central Entry: Monday, June 28, 6 - 10 p.m. Rough Stock 505/864-9427 Timed Events 505/864-9426 or 505/864-9427 (after 7:00 p.m.) Team Roping 505/864-7200

Local Entries: 970.264.2345 Friday, June 25 - 8 a.m. - Noon Tough Enough To Wear Pink® Saturday

All-Around Cowboy Saddle donated by Pagosa Land Company • All-Around Cowgirl Saddle donated by The Pagosa Springs SUN and the Fred Harman Art Museum

PRIZES: 1ST – BUCKLES • 2ND – JACKETS

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85th Annual July 4th Celebration

Wild West Days Rodeo July 2 - 5, 2010 • Grants Rodeo Arena Exit 81 Highway 53 South

TEAM ROpiNg

Friday, July 2 • 7:00 p.m. #9 & #11 - no cap

3-steers for $30/roper, $60/team Enter at 6:00 p.m. For Information call Carl 505.290.0735 or Richard 505.290.7377

NMRA Open Rodeo

Saturday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. & Sunday July 4 at 1:00 p.m. Co-sanctioned by WPRA (Breakaway)

$200 added per event (excludes Mutton Busting) Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Ladies Breakaway, Team Roping w/#12 Incentive x3, Calf Roping - $100 Under 14/over 50 Calf Roping $75 Ladies Barrel Race $65 - Incentive Barrels Mutton Busting - $10 (7 & under, enter on site) NMRA Central Entry Entries: Monday, June 28, 2010 RS: 505.864.9427 - 6 to 7 p.m. TE: 505.864.9426 - 6 to 10 p.m. & 505.864.9427 - 7 to 10 p.m. TR: 505.864.7200 6 to 10 p.m.

Local Entries: Will be taken June 27, 4 to 8 p.m. at Grants Rodeo Grounds CASH ONLY!

Biker "VS" Bulls Exhibition

Sunday, July 4

Enter One Hour Before Rodeo Starts No Entry fee, Buckle to winner

NBHA Barrel Race

Saturday, July 3 • 11:00 a.m. 4 Saddles - Open D 4 Atlas Belts - Youth 4D 4 Atlas Belts - Senior 4D Entry fees: Open $53 • Youth $33 Seniors $25 (carry over) - Exhibition $4

For Pre-entry forms go to www.grantsrodeo.com or www.nmnbha.com Pre-entry must be received by June 25 at 5:00 p.m. Late entry with fee Saturday at 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.

For information call 505.285.6311 or 505.285.5772

Junior Rough Stock

Sunday, July 4 at 6:30 p.m. Junior Timed Events

Monday July 5 at 9:00 a.m. Awards: All Around Saddle to High Point Boy and Girl in Each Age Group

For Pre-entry Forms go to www.grantsrodeo.com Entries MUST be postmarked by June 18, 2010 $25 late fee will be charged after pre-entries close (CASH ONLY for late entries) NO entries taken after rodeo starts For entry information contact Pauline Henson P.O. Box 1441, Bloomfield, NM 87413

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DURANGO FIESTA DAYS 75 Years of Tradition, Fun and Rodeo!

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July 24 - August 1, 2010 Largest rodeo in the Four Corners! Central Entries: Monday, July 19, 2010 RS - 505.864.9427 - 6 to 7 p.m. TE - 505.864.9426 - 6 to 10 p.m. and 505.864.9427 - 7 to 10 p.m. TR - 505.864.7200 - 6 to 10 p.m. Local Entries: Friday, July 16, 2010 970.759.7163 Check website: www.nmrodeo.org for day sheets Turnouts: 505.864.9426 - No later than 3 hours before performance

May 8 Diamonds and Denim' Gala Fundraiser - tickets on line or at Kelly's Cowboy Country May 16 Team Roping Jackpot Enter at 9 a.m., Rope at 10 a.m. Open and #10 - Fairgrounds June 13 4D Barrel Race, Team Roping after - Open - Fairgrounds July 16 Local entry July 19 Central entry July 24 2010 Queen Contest July 25 Locals Team Roping Jackpot Enter at 9 a.m., Rope at 10 a.m. Fairgrounds July 26 10 a.m. - Special Olympics Rodeo Fairgrounds July 28 Noon - Buster Webb Kids Rodeo Fairgrounds July 28 5 p.m. - 4D NBHA Barrel Race July 29 9 a.m. - Team Roping Slack July 30 9 a.m. - Slack 7 p.m. Rodeo !st Performance July 31 10 a.m. Parade 1 p.m. Rodeo 2nd Performance 7 p.m. Rodeo 3rd Performance Aug 1 1 p.m. Rodeo 4th Performance 2010 Queen Coronation All-Around Saddle Presentations

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NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION RODEO ASSOCIATION Go to www.nmhighschoolrodeo.com for NMHSRA information Calendar of Events - 2010 May 1 - 2 – Gallup, NM 7 - 9 – Roswell, NM June 9 - 13 – State Finals, Clovis, NM

Thanks! Johnnie Muncy and the Board of Directors would like to give a special”Thank You” to the following individuals who have graciously volunteered a little of their time to be our Timers for the Spring 2010 rodeos. It is a tremendous relief to our entry secretary and also helps lighten the load so that not just a few mom’s are timing for every rodeo all day long. Please look at the REVISED schedule under “Timer’s Information” so you will know what rodeo(s) you will be timing. If there is a conflict please let Lori Bell, VP know in advance. THANK YOU!!!!!” P.S. each timer will be paid $50 per weekend.” Connie Dunn Kelly McCoy Kalin Fish Roxanne Henry Pam Simpson Jenny Sweazea Jody Johnson Christine Hendrix Patsy Kingston Abby Scepka Nellie Smith Pauline Henson

Deedra Glass Ann Barney Cathy Martinez Becky Ramzel Denise Meeks Creta Kirkes Johnna Smith LeAnne Ortega Sherie Montoya Tia Mills Pat Gray

Student Officers – 2010/2011 Anyone interested in running for a student officer position next year , please contact Myra Skinner by the Roswell rodeo. Campaigns and elections will be held at state finals this year.

NMHSRA 2010 Point Standings Top 15 per event Points After Belen Rodeo Saddle Bronc 1. Dylan Henson, 113.5; 2. Tyke Kipp, 41; 3. Magin Montoya, 40; 4. Landon Berry, 33; 5. Tyler McCormick, 26; 6. Cody

Hendren, 28; 7. Lon Danley, 16; 8. Devyn Sisneros, 6 Bareback 1. Zach Lee, 126; 2. Tyke Kipp, 95; 3. Levi Molesworth, 57; 4. Lane Sauter, 42 Bull Riding 1. Talon Henry, 71.5; 2. Talon Easley, 70.5; 3. Lon Danley, 53.5; 4. Dylan Henson, 51; 5. Bradley Brittain, 46.5; 6. Blake Milligan, 38.5; 7. Matt Trent, 31.5; 8. Oobie Hawkes, 28; 9. Branden Wiggins, 27.5; 10. Gary Thorne, 27; 11. Michael Mauldin, 24.5; 12. Joseph McConnell, 19; 13. Sonny Peso, 18; 14. Vincent Koehl, 10; 15. Andrew Samaniego, 10 Steer Wrestling Tyrel Virden, 94; 1. Jesse Clark, 78; 2. Tyler Wolfe, 74; 3. Emerson Long, 66; 4. Ethan Shelley, 56; Tyke Kipp, 48; 5. Jared Martinez, 42; 6. Preston McCullar, 41; 7. Tyler McCormick, 32.5; 8. Tyron Tsosie, 24.5; 9. John Chavez, 23; 10. Kit Pettigrew, 22; 11. Klay Rodgers, 21; 12. Truman House, 16; 13. Wyatt Lindsay, 11; 14. Miles McCullar, 10 Calf Roping 1. Quinton Ellis, 59; 2. Cort Smith, 57; 3. Levi Silva, 55; 4. Magin Montoya, 50; 5. Cody Runyan, 48; 6. Logan Medlin, 40; 7. Kit Pettigrew, 38; 8. Jesse Clark, 38; 9. Emerson Long, 34; 10. Ty Anderson, 31; 11. Garrett Hendrix, 30; 12. Caz Copeland, 28; 13. Ethan Shelley, 28; 14. Brody Stallard, 24; 15. Cody Mirabal, 22 Team Roping 1. Cody Mirabal , 76; 2. Logan Medlin, 76; 3. Ramon Hancock, 50; 4. Emerson Long, 50; 5. Lance Merritt, 45; 6. Quinton Ellis, 45; 7. Ethan Shelley, 44; 8. Reno Eddy, 44; 9. Tyke Kipp, 42; 10. Gabe Hernandez, 42; 11. Josh Fish, 42; 12. Dylan Rybacki, 42; 13. Jesse Clark, 33.5; 14. Dan Virden, 33.5; 15. Brittany Herring, 32 Breakaway 1. Brittany Herring, 74; 2. Kassidy Dennison, 62; 3. TiAda Gray, 52; 4. Shelby Montano, 45; 5. Tegan Mills, 44; 6. Karly Johnson, 42; 7. Nicole Sweazea, 37; 8. Bailey Bates, 34; 9. Jenna Suazo, 31; 10. Samantha Martinez, 30; 11. Lindsey Adcock, 26; 12. Mackie Saavedra, 25; 13. Rhandi Simpson, 24; 14. Payton Cowdrey, 23; 15. Dakota Willcox, 22 Barrels 1. NaLynn Cline, 104; 2. Karly Johnson, 87; 3. Tierra Gray, 66; 4. Samantha Martinez, 62; 5. Rhodi Martin, 59; 6. Shayla Martin, 43; 7. Leia Pluemer, 37; 8. Melissa Trujillo, 31; 9. TiAda Gray, 27; 10. Meghan Johnson, 27; 11. Rhandi Simpson, 27; 12. Tiffany Chavez, 19; 13. Nicole Sweazea, 17; 14. Jackie Bobroff, 16; 15. Skye Valdez, 15 Poles 1. Samantha Martinez, 87; 2. Shelby Kirkes, 73; 3. Chelsi Frasure, 61; 4. Rhodi Martin, 58; 5. Leia Pluemer, 49; 6. Tierra Gray, 45; 7. Nicole Sweazea, 39; 8. Deming Mallette, 33; 9. Kacy Willcox, 32; 10. NaLynn Cline, 31; 11. Alissa Burson, 31; 12. Paige Marez, 30; 13. Skye Valdez, 28; 14. Lindsey Adcock, 24; 15. Julie Weyrich, 20 Goat Tying 1. Samantha Martinez, 99; 2. Randi Simpson, 75.5; 3. Nicole Sweazea, 72; 4. Lindsey Adcock, 69.5; 5. Jordan Noe, 68; 6. Skye Valdez, 58; 7. Payton Cowdrey, 57; 8. Shelby Montano, 55; 9. Leia Pluemer, 44.5; 10. Tierra Gray, 32; 11. Kolby Montano, 30; 12. Dakota Willcox, 25; 13. TiAda Gray, 24; 14. Morgan Gonzales, 15; 15. Deming Mallette, 14.5 Boys Cutting 1. Josh Fish, 92; 2. Stetson Mackey, 86.5; 3. Wil Watts, 75; 4. Dylan Sant, 34; 5. Tyke Kipp, 20.5; 6. Ben South, 10 Girls Cutting 1. Emily Carrillo, 91; 2. Samantha Martinez, 87; 3. Skye Valdez, 85.5; 4. Jami Holthaus, 33; 5. Kagan Massey, 29.5

Go to www.ahsra.com for more AHSRA information 2009-2010 Season Schedule May 15 -16 Prescott, AZ EC - April 28 June State Finals 10 -12 (TBD) EC - May 24

Bid Announcements for 2010/2011 season The Arizona High School Rodeo is soliciting bids for association Stock Contractor and Rodeo Secretary.

Stock Contractor The Arizona High School Rodeo is soliciting bids for association stock contractor for our 2010/2011 season. Bids shall include, but are not limited to, providing stock for all High School events, bull fighters, pick up men, out gate persons (timed event and rough stock), chute help (timed events), timers (main arena and second arena if necessary), announcer, necessary loading/sorting personnel. Please send bids to the AHSRA at jteller@austin-ind.com, KBarnes@GLENDALEAZ.com, htripp1@cox.net, or stineman4@yahoo.com.

Supervise stock draw, 9. Keep an accounting of all national team points, year-end all around and event points, 10. Submit list of competing members to state secretary for insurance purposes. Rodeo Secretary, or Board approved replacement, must attend every rodeo. Salary based on experience. Please send bids to the AHSRA at jteller@austinind.com, KBarnes@GLENDALEAZ.com, htripp1@cox.net, or stineman4@yahoo.com.

Next Event - Prescott Rodeo May 14-15 Entry Deadline April 28, 2010 Stalls $10 a night. Contact Travis Bates for stalls at (928) 713-9527. There are a limited number of RV spots at $25 for the weekend. Dry camp over night fees so far are waived. Also During the Weekend: Quad Cities Youth Rodeo Benefit May 14 Barrel Race/ May 15 Team Roping At The Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds

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4 D Barrel Race May 14, 2010 Warm up before the High School Rodeo Time Onlys start at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. - $3 per run barrel race will begin at 6 p.m. - Entry fee: $45.00 per horse For more info call: Travis @ 928-713-9527

The Arizona High School Rodeo Association is soliciting bids for rodeo secretary for our 2010/2011 season. Rodeo Secretary responsibilities will be to perform all prescribed duties in accordance with the NHSRA rule book, to include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Issue numbers to all members in good standing, 2. Keep a roster of all members in good standing, 3. Submit roster of competing members to national office, 4. Entries, 5. Pay off, 6. Day sheets, 7. Compile rodeo results to be published, 8.

Team Roping May 15, 2010 After High School Rodeo #11 Pick Your Partner - $25 Per Man - Enter 5X - Cap at #6 #13 Pick Your Partner - $25 Per Man - Enter 5X - No cap Books open at 5 p.m. - Rope at 5:30 USTRC and World Series #’s accepted Enter in cash payback in cash Cattle by: Ariel Zambrano For more info call Travis @ 928-713-952

ARIZONA JUNIOR RODEO ASSOCIATION Calendar of Events - 2010 May 22 - 23 – Prescott, AZ EC – May 5 June TBA - AJRA Finals EC – June 1 The May AJRA rodeo has been rescheduled from May 29-30 to May 22-23. Location is still Prescott. Deadline for entries will now be May 5, 2010!

Letter From the President To the AJRA General Membership This is just a reminder that all tickets, stubs and money for our year end fund raiser will be collected at the Willcox rodeo. Please hand in everything to either Penny or myself before noon on Saturday. As you may know, we will not be having a split (A & B) Year End Finals rodeo as in the past. This year’s format will be a

combined Final that will allow all kids to participate in two long rounds and obtain average points that will apply to the final year end ranking. Our short round will consist of the top 10 kids in each event competing for an additional 10 points to determine the overall year end ranking. In order to be eligible and compete in this year’s AJRA 2009-2010 Finals rodeo in Payson, contestants must have the year end fundraiser ticket money turned in and any outstanding fees paid. The outstanding fees could range from monies missed on an entry, a late entry fee for a past rodeo or camp fee’s not collected at a previous rodeo. Please make sure you check with our secretary to insure that you are not on that list.

Welcome to our new AJRA Secretary!

I look forward to seeing you all in Willcox, — Brian Keaveney

Penny H ansher New Address for entry forms: P.O. Box 4102 Cave Creek, Arizona 85327

All Around Leaders Top 5 per division

5-8 boys 1. Bridger Sanborn, 448.5; 2. Cache Kerby, 436.5; 3. Conor Curbello, 374.5; 4. Jake Dunham, 137; 5. Cashton Weidenbener, 124.5 16-18 Girls 1. Megan Stock, 818; 2. Kelsey Lutjen, 582; 3. Holly Bond, 425.5; 4. Mariah Jundt, 387; 5. Majerle Jones, 345.5

9-12 Girls 1. Savana Egge, 524.5

16-18 Boys 1. Dustin Latta, 597.5; 2. Sheldon Church, 471; 3. Brent Keaveney, 412; 4. Jake Rice, 237.5; 5. Montana Hand, 237

9-12 Boys 1. Brayden Parker, 390; 2. Britt Parker, 389.5; 3. Dillon Foster, 271; 4. Travis Jonovich, 262; 5. Monty James, 238

13-15 Girls 1. Lacey Garside, 522.5; 2. Tannis Penrod, 484.5; 3. Taylor Holderman, 420; 4. Sierra Egge, 395.5; 5. Carly Billington, 386.5

5-8 girls 1. Dakota Keenan, 712; 2. Jaycie Cundall, 539; 3. Bobbi Holderman, 385.5; 4. Kealey Dent, 333.5; 5. Dani Lynn Primera, 250

13-15 Boys 1. Lane Stock, 551; 2. Peaches Burris, 521; 3. Tanner Baldwin, 316; 4. Denton Bates, 287; 5. Lucas Mackenzie, 257

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Fun in the Sun Buckeye Equestrian Center in Buckeye, AZ was the place to be on February 21, 2010. American West 4D producer, Jan Finney, hosted the umpteenth annual Fun in the Sun race and Mother Nature even cooperated. With the ups and downs of the winter weather in Arizona, everyone just needed to pack everything from goulashes to sandals! There were 123 riders and a total pay out of $3,865, with Tanya Blacklaw on Skipdash Jewel pocketing $381 (that’s one-tenth of the days payout) for winning the 1D with a time of 17.346. Two tractors were available to work the arena and the race really went fast. Thanks Chuey and Tammy for help with all the preparation. Awesome ground as usual! A special thanks to the arena crew – Gate Girl Paul Copeland; Barrel Gang Brandon, Adam and Marcia; Announcer Extraordinaire Devonne Bishop. Couldn’t do it without ya! Flash That Bling was there to bling up whatever you wanted to flash. Action Plus Digital Photography flashed in their own way. See your photos at the race, purchase at the race and take them home with you. Thanks to two great vendors! Congratulations to all the winners: Open 1D 1. Tanya BlackLaw on DBF Skipadash Jewel, 17.346, $381; 2. Virginia Evans on Eye Mora, 17.367, $292; 3. Crystal Logan on Sarie, 17.49, $213 2D 1. Toni Hagen on The Cowhorse, 17.887, $324; 2. Patricia Clark on MAX, 17.917, $249; 3. Will Sawyer on LL Cat Man Do, 17.976, $181 3D 1. Morgan Krause on Lil” Misty Moonshine, 18.357, $268; 2. Cindy Woods on Nina Bella, 18.391, $206; 3. Rhonda Kountz on Dashing Duke of Earl, 18.396, $150 4D 1. Michelle Barnes on Perfectly Plain, 18.916, $240; 2. Debbie Ball on Tuff Tia, 18.925, $184; 3. Jan Bischler on Country Smart Click, 18.934, $134 5D 1. Al Barber on Penny, 19.404, $197; 2. Leigh Shuldberg on Smokey, 19.444, $152; 3. Megan Oglesby on AJ, 19.492, $110 Youth 1D 1. Kenndy Smi on Brownie, 17.847, $44 2D 1. Morgan Krause on Lil” Misty Moonshine, 18.357, $40 3D 1. Sam Smi on Six Power, 19.391, $34 4D 1. Iliana Hoedel on Doc’s Lil Royal Chili, 20.624, $29 Senior 1D 1. Virginia Evans on Eye Mora, 17.367, $76; 2. Crystal Logan on Sarie, 17.49, $50 2D 1. Will Sawyer on LL Cat Man Do, 17.976, $68; 2. Debbie Bloxom on Bad Jammin Girl, 18.107, $45 3D 1. Sandy Lewis on Buddy, 18.729, $58; 2. Carol Young on Mini, 18.796, $39 4D 1. Al Barber on Penny, 19.404, $50; 2. Rosanne Strobel on Dats A Do Ron Ron, 19.595, $34 Pee Wee 1D 1. Cheyanne Finney on Snickers, 41.668, $7; 2. Jordan Carlson on Missy, 73.1, $5; 3. Ryann Shuldberg on Peanuts, 80.938, $3; 4. Chris McCulley on Snickers, 91.021, $2

Take a minute to look at this one – April 10 Sponsored by Chandler Mounted Posse’s $2,000 added Barrel Race with a $40 entry fee! AW4D, NBHA 02 & PacWest coapproved at Gilbert Rodeo Park. Racing starts at 11 a.m.! Be There! Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming events in Arizona. To find out more information, please visit the NBHA Arizona website at www.nbhaaz02.com. Also, look for entry forms in barrel racing publications and on the Internet. For further information regarding this race and all the upcoming races, please contact Jan Finney at 602-910-9511, email barreldream08@yahoo.com, website, www.aw4d.com, www.nbhaaz02.com, www.statearizonanbha.com or www.theclassifiedhorse.com See ya at the next big one! JT

March Madness St. Patty’s Bash Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre Arena in Queen Creek, AZ was the site of the March Madness NBHA race. Arizona districts sanctioning this race were 02, 05 and 08 along with AW4D, PacWest and NW5D. The weather was great for 107 riders who got checks totaling $4,411 which included Added Money of $425 from the progressive pot. For $25 an open contestant could buy into the Average “Rainbow Pot of Gold”. Twenty-one riders took advantage of this sidepot making $473 up for grabs for the two-day average. Special thanks to the crew extraordinaire: Pete Hunt, our Gate Guy and the Barrel Gang Ellen Hunt, Karen Angle, Madison Hunt and Kymberly; Arena Judge/Staff April Jensen; Devonne Bishop, Announcer. The red arena ground was great thanks to the HPEC arena crew. Special thanks to Tammy Kelly for tending to all our special needs. Congratulations to all the winners: Open March 20 1D 1. Frances Hargrave on Streak, 17.911, $200; 2. Pat Woo on Cowgirl, 18.063, $120; 3. Celia Avaritte on Solo Spanish Skip, 18.111, $80 2D 1. Shannon Mooney on Streak, 18.429, $184; 2. Chancy Brown on Trixie, 18.439, $110; 3. Rhonda Clouse on Scooter, 18.444, $74 3D 1. Sandy Lewis on Cedar, 18.958, $160; 2. Stephanie Cochrun on HR Miss Boon Peppy, 18.976, $96; 3. Carrie Jankee on Kings Gray Dawn, 19.084, $64 4D 1. Constance Benally on Ace, 19.423, $144; 2. Natalie Silvers on Home Spun Tye, 19.51, $86; 3. Tracy Ludington on Cadallac, 19.546, $58 5D 1. Constance Benally on Marbles, 20.012, $112; 2. Tammie Pete on Zip, 20.077, $67; 3. Julie Turney on Imps Stacked the Deck, 20.093, $45 Open March 21 1D 1. Dee Reap on Elmer, 17.973, $180; 2. Elaine Black on Baretta, 18.009, $135; 3. Elaine Black on Tecate, 18.084, $90; 4. Rhonda Clouse on Scooter, 18.14, $45 2D 1. Celia Avaritte on Solo Spanish Skip, 18.478, $166; 2. Demi Guthrie on Creek, 18.51, $124; 3. Brittnie Schumacher on Rocky, 18.527, $83; 4. Nicole Speeding on Fifth of Gold, 18.554, $41 3D 1. Stephanie Cochrun on HR Miss Boon Peppy, 18.976, $144; 2. Sandy Shaw on Highstakes Kid,

18.982, $108; 3. Tammy Campbell on Lucky Little Buck, 19.004, $72; 4. Niki Crooks on Missy, 19.355, $36 4D 1. Jacqueline Nichols on Me Bright Dancer, 19.557, $130; 2. Courtney Woo on Buttons, 19.587, $97; 3. Terri Saba on Tootsie, 19.609, $65; 4. Natalie Silvers on Home Spun Tye, 19.783, $32 5D 1. Julie Turney on Imps Stacked the Deck, 20.03, $101; 2. Krikitt Smi on Never too Much Bugs, 20.032, $76; 3. April Jensen on Sheza Stylish Pepto, 20.382, $50; 4. Licia Paige on Imps Watchn N Winnin, 20.454, $25 Open Average 1D 1. Dee Reap on Elmer, 36.213, $51; 2. Chantel Jensen on Mills Easy Moon (Freckles), 36.307, $39; 3. Morgan Krause on Lil” Misty Moonshine, 36.541, $28 2D 1. Sandy Lewis on Cedar, 37.93, $47; 2. Stephanie Cochrun on HR Miss Boon Peppy, 37.952, $36; 3. Rhonda Schurian on Kip, 38.092, $26 3D 1. Jacqueline Nichols on Me Bright Dancer, 38.823, $57; 2. Tracy Ludington on Cadallac, 38.914, $38 4D 1. Natalie Silvers on Home Spun Tye, 39.293, $37; 2. Krikitt Smi on Never too Much Bugs, 39.433, $28; 3. Julie Turney on Imps Stacked the Deck, 40.123, $20 5D 1. April Jensen on Sheza Stylish Pepto, 41.383, $40; 2. Jan Finney on Buster, 43.558, $26 Youth March 20 1D 1. Morgan Krause on Lil” Misty Moonshine, 17.933, $56 3D 1. Stephanie Cochrun on HR Miss Boon Peppy, 19.179, $42 Youth March 21 1D 1. Stephanie Cochrun on HR Miss Boon Peppy, 18.976, $60 2D 1. Jacqueline Nichols on Me Bright Dancer, 19.557, $51 3D 1. Madison Hunt on Sheza Real Sweetie, 20.567, $34 4D 1. Jessie Lagos on Luna, 23.437, $26 Senior March 20 1D 1. Frances Hargrave on Streak, 17.911, $77 3D 1. Sandy Lewis on Cedar, 18.958, $51 4D 1. Julie Turney on Imps Stacked the Deck, 20.093, $43 Senior March 21 1D 1. Rhonda Schurian on Kip, 18.942, $44 3D 1. Julie Turney on Imps Stacked the Deck, 20.03, $29 4D 1. Jan Finney on Buster, 21.422, $25

NBHA membership forms are available at every race so make sure to renew or get a new membership in order to be eligible for the big one in Las Vegas June 3-6, 2010! This is the one you don’t want to miss! Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming NBHA events in Arizona. All the districts are going strong and adding new members at every race. To find out

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NBHA NM-1 Finals Wild Weather Weekend!

race and our popular dog races. Saturday morning saw 103 members run in the open finals, 38 youth and 19 seniors with Falena Dale running the fastest time of a 17.3. Other finals buckle winners were Patricia Clark, Jo Alice Belcher and Robyn Roybal. Youth winners were Amanda Clawson, Cierra LeFebre, Shalee Pacheco and Ferrari Arviso. Senior winners were Sherri Trujillo, Jo Alice Belcher, Norene Canada and Shirely Pelot. Team 10 walked away with $110 each regardless of their time and this is a fun tradition that gets everyone rooting for each other. Year-end open winners got custom handmade saddles built especially for NM-1 by Sonny’s Saddlery in Aztec, NM and

Moisture in the dry southwest is always welcome. We had just been drying out from a muddy month and had one great weather day and woke up to 4 inches of snow to wrap up a wild New Mexico District 1 Finals Weekend. Despite going back to our mud boots the barrel racing was hot! The inside arena at McGee Park stayed nice and dry while over $65,000 in cash and prizes was handout out over the three day event. Friday night was filled with fun and laughter with a pole bending jackpot, Senior’s First Go, Men’s Raffle barrel, boot

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youth received Corriente Saddles. A huge thanks goes to Corrosion Maintenance and David and Leanne Wolfe who sponsored youth saddles. Custom breast collar and headstall sets, headstalls, blankets, video cameras, custom horse hair pots, tack and other prizes were awarded to 8th in the open and 4th in the youth. Noreen Canada won the Senior Saddle and then graciously gave up her open saddle to the runner up. Taking home open saddles were Amanda Clawson, Falena Dale, Dawn Hoselton, and Naelyn Doyle in the open and Amanda Clawson, Kayla Whisenhunt, Naelyn Doyle and Kasey Eaves in the youth classes. Probably the most excited member winning a saddle was Esther Tom, who just started barrel racing this year and won the incentive saddle. Here are her words:

“I am from Farmington, New Mexico and a new NBHA Dist 1 member. It was not long ago that my goal was to run barrels. With my husband’s support I started riding everyday and spent aVSA lot ofIN HOUSE PROOF BUILT BY P/U W/CHGS CRX’D time being around horses. We both knew we had to start(10 somewhere that’ when we met my Horizontal x 6.6) friend Christine Lewis (NM 1 county rep).

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I joined NBHA in 2009, I remember my first barrel run at NBHA, I was so nervous, sweating, thinking what did I get myself into this time but I knew I was going to be all right with my husband and Christine being there with their guidance. From there on it has been a journey for me, competing in most of the races throughout the season and qualified to get to attend the NBHA Dist 1 Finals. It was a perfect day to run barrels, not to hot, not to cold and the air was full of excitement when I placed in the 4D finals morning and got to come back for the incentive race. My horse Ava, who I purchased 3 weeks before the NBHA finals, helped me win the incentive saddle. It has been a great honor and a blessing to win my first saddle my first year of running barrels. Winning the saddle has motivated me even more to continue running barrels and learn as I go. I also would like to thank all the sponsors who donated to our finals. Gratitude to Christine Lewis and her family for believing in me, thanks for your support and guidance.” The year-end Senior winners were Sherri Trujillo, Kathy Price, Janice Aragon and Shirely Pelot whom all got beautiful headstalls. Sheridan Jaquez was named Rookie of the Year and we recognized the many helpers throughout the year that makes our district a great place to be. Saturday night’ $2,00 added 4D race saw 134 open, 46 youth and 19 senior entries with Aztec native Katie Wayborne winning the 1D with a 17.0 and Haley Gapp, Cindi Dendy, and Renee Doyle winning the other open divisions. Josh

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Carpenter gave away a free breeding to his great stud Magnum Effort and Julie Pluemmer was the lucky winner. On Sunday Gwen Hatch awarded Terri Taylor with a breeding th Lucky Ace’s N Eights. In a few years we expect to see these colts running barrels and we appreciate the generosity of Josh and Gwen. On Sunday the snow didn’t stop 131 open, 41 youth and 17 senior entries come and run for $2500 added money. Haley Wolfe ran the fastest time of the whole weekend with a 16.8 and other open winners were Kayla Whisenhunt, Jackie Bobroff, and Chalon LeFebre. By the time the last barrel was turned on Sunday it had started to clear off and by 3:00 pm almost everyone was on their way home. We want to thank everyone who pitched in to make this a great weekend. We are truly a group where people pitch in to help and our growth over the last few years show it’s a Finals weekend barrel racers enjoy.

Average 1. Christina Richman, 29.66, $4,631; 2. Sue Smith, 29.68, $3,508; 3. Kelsi Elkins, 29.77, $2,526; 4. Tammy Bruso, 29.93, $1,684; 5. Tammy Fischer, 29.97, $982; 6. Tracee Young, 30.02, $701 Semi-Final 1. Sue Smith, 14.65, $5,614; 2. Tammy Fischer, 14.73, $4,210; 3. Tammy Bruso, 14.86, $2,807; 4. Kelsi Elkins, 14.88, $1,403 Final 1. Tammy Bruso, 14.90, $5,614; 2. Kelsi Elkins, 14.99, $4,210; 3. Tammy Fischer, 15.03, $2,807; 4. Sue Smith, 19.65, $1,403

NBHA Arizona News Spring Fling Valentine Bash

Congratulations to all the winners: 13-Feb-10

Open The NBHA Spring Fling Valentine for 1D AZ02, 05 and 08 was held on February 1. Debbie Bloxom on Bad Jammin Girl, 16.445, 13-14, 2010 at the Horseshoe Park $309; 2. Nikkie Gosney on Tuffy, 16.789, $232; Equestrian Center in Queen Creek, 3. Debbie Carter on Acknowledge Me, 16.908, Arizona. American West 4D, PacWest and $155; 4. Raelyn Gould on Maggie, 16.919, $77 Northwest 5D were co-sanctioning 2D associations for this race. Unlike some of 1. Destiny Crane on Fame N Fier, 16.963, $284; the other weekends recently in Arizona, 2. Rhonda Clouse on Scooter, 16.978, $213; the weather was beautiful with lots of the 3. Deborah White on Heza Bad Motor Scooter, contestants warming up their horses and 17.015, $142; 4. Dusdee Shepperson on HH trying to get a tan at the same time. Way Famous Willard, 17.066, $71 to go, Mother Nature! Big thanks for 3D WPRA Barrel Racing World Standings everyone’s support! 1. Nikkie Gosney on Dunny, 17.445, $247; Updated 4/20/2010 There were a total of 170 riders 2. Dusdee Shepperson on Zans Dogie Man, running at a payout of $6,800 over the 17.467, $185; 3. Jennifer Noble on Quatro Julio, 1. Sherry Cervi, Marana, AZ, $89,571 weekend. The winners of checks and 17.535, $124; 4. Debbie Bloxom on Dartanion, 2. Brittany Pozzi, Victoria, TX, $68,449 everyone else who likes to shop were able 17.548, $62 3. Lindsay Sears, Nanton, AB, $32,658 to spend their money with several vendors 4D 4. Christina Richman, Glendora, CA, $32,552 on the property. Thanks to Flash That 1. Daren Longfellow on Pie For Chicks, 18.039, 5. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, SD, $31,864 Bling (Lynell LaRue), ActionPlus $222; 2. Ashley Zarnardi on Ms Blue Moon, 6. Tana Poppino, Big Cabin, OK, $28,386 Photography (Randal & Dwight), Interval 18.042, $167; 3. Jackie Gajeski on Wimpys Gold 7. Jill Moody, Letcher, SD, $28,263 Morning, 18.056, $111; 4. Diane Kendrick on Hot Timing Systems (Diane & Jerry 8. Annesa Self, Valley View, TX, $23,236 Dodge National Circuit Shot Commander, 18.086, $56 9. Layna Kight, Wills Point, TX, $22,895 Kendrick), Farm Bureau Insurance Finals Rodeo 5D 10. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, TX, $21,565 (Rebecca Porter), Naturapathic Medical 1. Christie Hebert on Millie, 18.483, $173; 2. WPRA Barrel Racing Results 11. Molly Powell, Stephenville, TX, $21,188 Physician (Eric Cerre), Static Couture Drake Finney on Buster, 18.713, $130; 3. Moddi Pocatello, ID 12. Angie Meadors, Blanchard, OK, $20,034 Boutique (Shanna) and Synergy Complete Kempf on George, 18.891, $87; 4. Licia Paige on April 7 – 10, 2010 13. Kenna Squires, Fredonia, TX, $19,850 (Licia Paige) Imps Watch N Winnin, 18.955, $43 1st Go 14. Nellie Williams, Cottonwood, CA, $19,418 The crew at HPEC did a fantastic job 1. Sue Smith, 14.70, $4,631; 2. Christina 15. Danyelle Campbell, Beaumont, CA, $19,326 in getting the facility ready for this two 14-Feb-10 Richman, 14.74, $3,508; 3. Mary Burger, 14.81, 16. Jean Winters, Texline, TX, $19,223 day barrel race. The grounds are Open $2,526; 4. Kelsi Elkins, 14.87, $1,684; 5. Tammy 17. Janna Beam, Hallsville, TX, $18,800 meticulous upon arrival and with the help 1D Fischer, 14.88, $982; 6. Britany Fleck, 14.89, 18. Lacy Wilson, Artesia, NM, $17,319 of the NBHA crew was left the same way. 1. Lake Mehalic on Roper, 15.369, $571 $701 19. Sydni Blanchard, Albuquerque, NM, $16,621 Pete Hunt, our Gate Guy and the Barrel 2D 2nd Go 20. Jeanne Anderson, White City, KS, $16,538 Setters, Ellen Hunt, Courtney Morris, Mr. 1. Tanya BlackLaw on DBF Skipadash Jewel, 1. Lisa Lockhart, 14.83, $4,631; 2. Kelsi Elkins, 21. Brenda Mays, Terrebonne, OR, $16,474 Morris; Madison Hunt and a friend 15.952, $210; 2. Diane Kendrick on Hesa Dee 14.90, $3,508; 3. Christina Richman, 14.92, 22. Robin Montague, Bandera, TX, $16,070 IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D MONTH-MAY 2010 BUILT BY-DP IN HOUSE PROOFA CRX’Dworked theMONTH “out” MAY gate! Crystal PoteetBUILT keptBY VSACommander, 15.976, $158; 3. Elaine Black on $2,526; 4T. Tracee Young, 14.97, $1,333; 5t. 23. Kendra Dickson, Aubrey, TX, $15,815 the arena rolling along as our announcer. Tecate, 16.055, $105; 4. Mary Sword on Ladys Tammy Bruso, 14.97, $1,333; 6. Sue Smith, 24. Benette Barrington, Lubbock, TX, $15,780 Way to go crew! Thanks everyone! Debt Honor, 16.073, $53 14.98, $701 25. Mary Burger, Pauls Valley, OK, $15,298 1\4of V (4.9 x 6.6)

NEW MEXICO NBHA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Friday, May 21 Limited Exhibitions* 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Statewide Warm-up Race 6 p.m. $250 Added to Open Co-sanctioned by NM NBHA Districts

• Qualification: 3 sanctioned district races by 5/21/10 & current member as of 5/1/10 • Entry Deadline: May 3, 2010 • No Refunds, No Buy-ins • Late entries taken until first horse runs in each performance • All other NBHA rules apply. See offical rules. Dress code enforced.

Saturday, May 22 Limited Exhibitions* 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 1st Go State Championships 1 p.m. $1,500 Added to Open $250 Added to Youth $125 Added to Senior Jackpot Pole Bending Following 1st Go - $20 Sunday, May 23 Pee Wee Race - No Entry Fee Will be run right before Open 2nd Go State Championships 9 a.m. $1,500 Added to Open $250 Added to Youth $125 Added to Senior Awards Presentation 3 p.m.

Exhibition tickets sold on-site by time-slot! Mail entries to: New Mexico NBHA c/o Francie LeBow 244D Frost Road Edgewood, NM 87105-0755 MUST SHOW CURRENT NBHA CARD AT CHECK-IN

For more information: www.nmnbha.com

Entry fees: Open $53 • Youth $33 Seniors $25 (carry over) - Exhibition $4 For Pre-entry forms go to www.grantsrodeo.com or www.nmnbha.com Pre-entry must be received by June 25 at 5:00 p.m. Late entry with fee Saturday at 7:00 to 9:00 a.m

For information call 505.285.6311 or 505.285.5772

ll-Around 3D 1. Charlene Jackson-Etnire on Flashy Facet, 16.369, $183; 2. Danna Stovener on Mo Jo, 16.373, $137; 3. Deborah White on Heza Bad Motor Scooter, 16.41, $91; 4. Gayle Hawes on Niki, 16.413, $46 4D 1. Courtny Cline on Col Doc O Peppers, 17.014, $165; 2. Broek Sheena on Legend, 17.098, $123; 3. Melissa Rolla on Tuckers Fancy Fire, 17.11, $82; 4. Montana Enns on Casey, 17.135, $41 5D 1. Morgan Krause on Lil” Misty Moonshine, 17.386, $128; 2. Drake Finney on Buster, 17.783, $96; 3. Stacey Anderson on Cinco, 17.827, $64; 4. Pat Kardos on Rare Faith, 18.019, $32 Average 1. Mary Sword on Ladys Debt of Honor, 33.143, $56; 2. Crystal Logan on Sarie, 33.305, $43; 3. Barb Merrill on RGR Liar Liar, 33.455, $31 2D 1. Katie Stone on Turn Away Dawn, 34.331, $51; 2. Vickie Jeffery on Scooter, 34.587, $39; 3. Melissa Rolla on Tuckers Fancy Fire, 34.828, $29 3D 1. Kylie Bowen on Evening Intrigue, 35.451, $62; 2. Moddi Kempf on George, 35.638, $41 4D 1. Drake Finney on Buster, 36.496, $40; 2. Stephanie Cochrun on HR Miss Boon Peppy, 36.594, $31; 3. Licia Paige on Imps Watchn N Winnin, 37.032, $22 5D 1. Pat McCaw on Catchim’s Folly, 37.43, $43; 2. Jan Finney On Buster, 42.735, $29

3D 1. Drake Finney on Buster, 18.713, $38; 2. Jitonna Coffey on Dots Enough Oats, 18.773, $25 4D 1. Ashley Isaac on Fish, 19.509, $29; 2. Shannon Robertson On Fooler, 21.366, $19 14-Feb-10 Youth 1D 1. Stephanie Cochrun on HR Miss Boon Peppy, 17.314, $66 3D 1. Madison Hunt on Sheza Real Sweetie, 18.701, $44 4D 1. Sydney Garcia on Mazy, 20.182, $37 13-Feb-10 Senior 1D 1. Debbie Bloxom on Bad Jammin Girl, 16.445, $77 2D 1. Crystal Logan on Sarie, 17.2, $66 3D 1. Debbie Bloxom on Dartanion, 17.548, $44 4D 1. Pat McCaw on Catchim’s Folly, 19.221, $33

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May 22-23 Apache Gold Casino & Resort San Carlos, AZ $1,000 Added in San Carlos Each Day Open 4D

14-Feb-10 Peewee 1. Lauren Stone on Dodger Wood, 25.244, $5; 2. Hunter Finney on Sassy, 33.467, $4; 3. Peyton Stone on Lightning, 46.466, $4; 4. Sara Parker on Bubba, 51.869, $3; 5. Chris Maculley on Snickers, 102.77, $2 PeeWee riders ran for a “target” buckle over the weekend. Peyton Stone is now sporting a new, shiny buckle donated by Dewalt Rodeo.

Open-3D Nikkie Gosney on Dunny

Open-1D Debbie Bloxom on Bad Jammin Girl

13-Feb-10 PeeWee 1. Peyton Stone on Lightning, 42.89, $5; 2. Hunter Finney on Sassy, 49.054, $4; 3. Maculley on VSA IN4.HOUSE PROOFon ABubba, CRX’D MONTH MAR 10 Snickers, 60.935, $4; Sara Parker 61.064, $3; 5. Lauren Stone on Dodger Wood, Open-2D Destiny Crane on Fame N1\4 Fier 69.313, $2

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May 1 Sierra Vista, AZ

Open-4D Daren Longfellow on Pie For Chicks

14-Feb-10 Senior 1D 1. Crystal Logan on Sarie, 16.105, $103 4D 1. Pat McCaw on Catchim’s Folly, 18.209, $69

13-Feb-10 Youth 1D 1. Chelsey Tucker on Jinx, 17.484, $67; 2. Morgan Krause on Lil” Misty Moonshine, 17.786, $45 ELIZABETH MONTH MAY 10 BUILT BY 2D 1. Taylor Allen on CowGirl, 18.066, $57; 2. Nicole Speeding on Fifth of Gold, 18.243, $38

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by Lee Pitts

Not-So-Great Moments in History

an you imagine how America’s past would have been altered had all the rules, regulations and political correctness that exist today been present throughout our nation’s history? Henry Ford never would have mass produced a single car if he had to meet CAFE emission standards, Johnny Appleseed would have been arrested and forced to pay a heavy fine for spreading an invasive species, and John Audubon might never have painted all those pretty bird pictures if, as an avid hunter, he had not been allowed to shoot an endangered species now and then. What? You thought he was able to get such detail in his pictures just by watching them fly by? MONTH NOV even 09 be the good BUILT VSA We wouldn’t oldBYUS of A if our founders had to put up with all the nonsense that deadlocks our country today. The patriots dumping tea into 1\8 Boston Harbor would have been arrested for polluting and I’m quite sure they did

not have a permit to meet in a public place. Paul Revere would have been thrown in jail for disturbing the peace and PETA would have protested that he mistreated his horse. The Declaration of Independence would have been held up in committee by Congress and the National Organization for Women would have howled like a lovelorn coyote because not a single woman was asked to sign the document. George Washington would never have been a General, or our first President, because he’d have been in the hoosegow for chopping down that cherry tree without a permit. Instead of becoming the Father of our Country he’d have rotted away in a federal IN HOUSE CRX’D penitentiary, being PROOF turned into a hardened criminal at taxpayer’s expense. Alaska and Hawaii would not be part of Horizontal (4.9 x 3) us, as in U.S., Louisiana would be owned by France today, heaven forbid, and the Saints would not have won the Super Bowl

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because we’d still be waiting for United bathroom on public land. Westward Ho! Nations approval to invade a foreign would have been Western Halt! because the country: The Midwest. The Wilderness US Humane Society and the Hollywood Society would never have stood for our community would have stopped the scouting the wilderness. immigrants in their tracks for abusing the Had NAFTA been in place America oxen, horses and mules that pulled their would, along with wagons on their way neighbors to the North and west. The 49’ers would South, been just a part of have been thrown in jail Paul Revere would the United Provinces of for creating a Superfund have been thrown in Mexico. Our soccer and site, even though the curling teams might be money from the gold in jail for disturbing the better but can you imagine California and the silver peace and PETA would in Nevada helped pay our cuisine or our language? Cod tacos, eh? for the Civil War which have protested that Thomas Jefferson ended slavery. We’d all he mistreated wouldn’t have sent Lewis be homebodies today, and Clark on their epic still living in the his horse. journey without a Porta original colonies, Potty every 100 yards and because railroads would can you imagine the never have been allowed reaction of the Sierra Club and Defenders to chop down forests for railroad ties, or to of Wildlife when they heard that Lewis and hire nonunion Chinese and immigrant Clark had picked wildflowers and shot Irishmen without OSHA breathing down wolves? Animal rightists would never have their necks. stood for the mountain men, who were so Remember that glorious moment when instrumental in discovering unknown parts astronaut Armstrong stepped out from his of this continent, to trap beavers. PETA spacecraft, taking one giant leap for would have thrown paint on Jeremiah mankind? Well, that was before global Johnson for wearing fur. warming. Al Gore would have said California would still be speaking Armstrong’s historic leap would create a Spanish, (even more than they already do) huge carbon footprint and our space if those migrating to the Golden State had program never would have got off the not been allowed to cut firewood in a ground. forest, shoot wolves and bears, or go to the www.LeePittsbooks.com

April 2010 Bob Phillips Philip I was at a low numbered roping when I observed this run. The header nodded and roped the steer. As the header was leading the steer off, the flagger rode to the steers head (while the run was in progress). The heeler roped the steer by two feet and dallied. The header started to face when he sees the flagger by the steers head. Not knowing what is happening the header released his dally. The flagger starts yelling “Dally. Get them tight.” By this time the heeler had released his dally, the flagger flagged them out, and the announcer reported, “No Time.” The flagger explained that he flagged them out because they were not dallied and had not come tight. He went on to say that he thought they had an illegal head catch, rode to the steer to inspect the catch, but saw it was okay. What is your opinion on this situation?

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Bob When I am flagging, I position myself to watch the entire run. I would have let them finish the run. When the header and heeler had dallied and come tight, only then would I have dropped the flag so they would receive a time. The next step would have been to ask the team to hold the steer so I could have inspected the head catch. Had the head catch been illegal I would have flagged them out at that time. From what you have reported Bob, the team, in my opinion, should have received a rerun because of the interference from the flagger. I believe the flagger should have not run up to the steer while the run was in progress. Hope this answers your question. I Believe in One Nation Under God! Philip Murrah Pauls Valley, Oklahoma Thanks for the question Bob. WRANGLER will be sending you a certificate for a new pair of jeans. The opinions expressed are those of Philip Murrah, and not necessarily standardized by any organization. If you have a question for “Ask the Flagger” E-mail croper5609@sbcglobal.net Or Ask the Flagger 225 N. Trescott Ave. Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820

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Find The All-Around at These Locations by Glenda Price

Old Cowgirls

ast a certain age, I’ve learned, you no longer “step” into the saddle…you “climb” on, thankful your horse is welltrained and doesn’t try to take off before you’re mounted. I’ve learned some other things, too. That hat with the 5-inch brim that was sooo cute and (maybe) sexy when I was 17 now looks like I stepped underneath a dried-up creosote bush. When I was young, my friends and I soaked our new felt hats in the bathtub and then fixed the creases just right. The crown was flattened so low we could barely fit our head inside, and the brim was turned up so high it had no chance to act as a shade. But it was sexy as heck – we all thought. We didn’t wear Wranglers like cow country folks do today. We wore Levi’s. The outside leg seams were split from the bottom up about a foot, and silver conchos sewed at the v-top and both sides of the opening. High top boots or moccasins completed the costume. Rodeo trophy buckles in those days were much smaller than today but they were cool, the event depicted in gold in the middle of the fancy silver. A place for the winner’s name to be engraved always ran along the buckle’s bottom edge. If you hadn’t won one for yourself yet, you could find a nifty cowboy who’d give you his. Bareback, saddle bronc or bull riders on the buckle were the best. It showed you’d made friends with a

rodeo cowboy, and he’d probably come by and see you again. Our Western shirts never had such mundane fasteners as buttons. Everybody purchased a snap setter from Tandy Leather company, and a pile of pearl snaps. One of my shirts had the requisite snaps to hold it together, but I added a gazillion more just for decoration. I must admit undressing took awhile, because I had trouble figuring out which snaps opened or closed the shirt and which ones were just for looks. Chaps – ah chaps. In our case they had to be “shotgun” chaps, the ones with straight legs to the ankles and leather fringe all the way down the back. The belt part had to be hand-tooled leather, of course. Saddle blankets had to be a special wool weave. Mine was black, red and white. I’m wondering what would happen if I put on all that garb today, in my old age. I think my children would pretend they didn’t know me, and if I looked in a mirror I’d understand, so I’ll not pursue that gooney idea. I’ve made another discovery lately, though. I can wear my comfortable boots and old Wranglers without any other accessories and get along just fine. It’s true I’m not the “tough gal” of my younger years – can’t jump the fence flatfooted or out-stout a big wind gust. However, once I climb into the saddle I’m quite all right, thank you very much. I’ll take that, and I think my friends will, too.

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Horseshoeing - Serving Central New Mexico. Reasonable rates and quality work. Serving I-25 Santa Fe to Las Cruces, I-40 Gallup to Moriarty and surrounding areas. Cody Garcia 505/903-1684 Host your next event at the Bernalillo County Sheriff Posse Arena. Complete facility includes 120' x 275' covered arena, 40 stalls, 36 RV hookups, electric/water, dump stations, bathrooms, concessions and plenty of parking. Contact J.C. Stevens – 505/292-6515 For Sale – 1 Howard Counsel 14-1/5 inch saddle. Has great leather and is in really good condition. Partially Tooled - asking $4,000. Call Glory at 928/420-1740 or 850/768-0597 or 520/840-3131 For Sale – 1 Howard Counsel 15 inch saddle. Great Condition, fully tooled with very heavy leather - asking $6,000. Call Glory at 928/420-1740 or 850/768-0597 or 520/840-3131 For Sale – 3-horse bumper pull slant load trailer. Extra tall and in great condition. Portable panels go with it. Large tack room and new tires - asking $5,500! Call Glory at 928/420-1740 or 850/768-0597 or 520/840-3131

Classified Rates 15 cents a word, with a $5 minimum. All submissions must be sent to The All-Around in writing. We cannot accept classified advertising by phone. Mail with payment, to be received by the 10th of the month to: 2340 Menaul NE, Suite 400 Albuquerque, NM 87107 phone: 505/890-1504 fax: 505/792-5678 e-mail: AllAround@wspubs.com

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KEY

BR Bull Riding BRLS Barrels BKWY Breakaway CR Calf Roping HS Horse Sale

PRAC Practice ROD Rodeo RS Rough Stock SE Special Event SCH School

Pine River Valley Spring Classic

NBHA Open 4D Races

May 1, 2010 Sky Ute Downs Indoor Arena, Ignacio, CO Ken Beck 970-883-5595

May 2, 2010 Horseman’s Arena, Belen, NM Sharon George 505.975.8107

TE Timed Event TP Team Penning TR Team Roping

HS Cowboy Oasis Team Ropings Every Friday Night Cowboy Oasis, Los Lunas, NM Crespin Padilla 505-866-5435 See Advertisement on page 26

True American Tour

Sonoita Quarter Horse Show Team Roping

May 1, 2010 Grants Fairgrounds, Grants, NM Casper Baca 505-287-9534 See Advertisement on page 43

May 6, 2010 Sonoita Fairgrounds, Sonoita, AZ Tina Letarte 520-455-5734

TR Dynamite Arena Every Saturday Night Dynamite Arena, Cavecreek, AZ Levi Schofield 970-471-2707 See Advertisement on page 76

March thru June, 2010 Way Out West, Hillsboro, NM Pat Jones 575-895-5386

Shelley Productions

May 1, 2010 Castle Rock Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO Kenny Zamora 505-469-4388

May 7, 2010 Southern NM State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces, NM Troy Shelley 575-535-2399

April 30 & May 1, 2010 Sierra County Sheriff's Posse Arena, T or C, NM Laura Styron 575-621-4244 See Advertisement on page 43-44

Rios Arena Bull Riding, Barrels & Roping

May 1, 8 & 9, 2010 Bernalillo County Sheriff Posse, Bernalillo, NM Mark Sanchez 970-739-3851 See Advertisement on page 50

May 7-8, 2010 Rios Arena, El Paso, TX Leslie Rios 915-858-0590

ROD

April 30-May 1, 2010 Cottonwood Fairgrounds, Cottonwood, AZ Shelly Howell 623-249-9506 See Advertisement on page 47

Randy Lewis Enterprises

New Mexico High School Rodeo May 7-9, 2010 Roswell Fairgrounds, Roswell, NM Myra Skinner 575-760-8169 See Advertisement on page 63

April 30-May 1, 2010 Verde Valley Fairgrounds, Cottonwood, AZ Terra Shanks 928.634.3290

Kinishhba Buckout

May 1-2, 2010 County Fairgrounds, Prescott, AZ Tom Sheldrick 928-445-5378

May 8, 2010 Canyon Day Rodeo Arena, White River, AZ Spencer DeClay 928-205-3288

May 2010 Rawhide Arena, Phoenix, AZ Richard & Sherri Mercer 602-237-3000 See Advertisement on page 49

Pasture Roping & Wilcox Ranch Rodeo

May 1-2, 2010 Red Rock State Park, Gallup, NM Myra Skinner 575-760-8169 See Advertisement on page 63

May 8, 2010 Hook Open A Ranch, Willcox, AZ Jack & Jan Kortsen 520-384-3772

ROD

May 2010 Flying M, Queen Creek, AZ Robin Mayberry 480-987-0354 See Advertisement on page 49

M & R Roping Productions

Rio Grande Gymkhana Rodeo Series May 8, 2010 Valencia County Sheriff's Posse Arena, Belen, NM Lisa Barela 505-507-3509 See Advertisement on page 49

AWPRA

BRLS

ROD

Sweetest Loop

Newberry Mesa Arena

May 1-2, 2010 Circle T Arena, Hamilton, TX Trina Basheers 254.386.3559

May 8, 15 & 22, 2010 Newberry Mesa Arena, Tolani Lake, AZ Gary Monroe 928-349-2417 See Advertisement on page 31

May 1, 2010 Sierra Vista Riding Club, Sierra Vista, AZ Joanie Cowden 520-220-1230 See Advertisement on page 67

ROD

May 1-2, 2010 M & R Arena, Cubero, NM Mathew Sanchez 505-290-1230 See Advertisement on page 33

RS Flying M Roughstock Practice

New Mexico High School Rodeo

ROD R.C. Mercer Livestock & Rodeo

ROD

Yavapai Mounted Sheriff’s Posse

ROD Verde Valley Fair & Rodeo

May 1, 16 & 22, 2010 Valencia County Horsemans Arena, Belen, NM Randy Lewis 970-201-2298 See Advertisement on page 26

ROD GCPRA

Cross Roads Ranch & Rodeo Co.

TR T or C Fiesta Rodeo

Zamora Productions World Series

TR Way Out West Spring Series

BRLS

AIRCA Membership Drive

Tripper Rice Memorial

May 2, 2010 Ft. Defiance Fairgrounds, Ft. Defiance, AZ Jeff Biakeddy 928-871-7810 See Advertisement on page 46

May 8-9, 2010 Andrews County Expo Arena, Andrews, TX Oren Mathews 505-425-6051

ROD

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Cinco De Mayo Championships

MC3 Cattle Co.

CAMTRA

May 9, 2010 Javier Chavez Busted Boot Arena, Santa Fe, NM Kenny Zamora 505-469-4388 See Advertisement on page 32

May 16, 2010 Range Riders Arena, Amarillo, TX Tim McCracken 806-384-2266

May 29, 2010 Diamond W Arena, Alvaredo, TX Peggy Betzer 281-642-3608 See Advertisement on page 35

NMRA Lindale Texas

2010 NM NBHA State Championships

Ralph Johnson Memorial Rodeo

May 12-15, 2010 Lindale Fairgrounds, Lindale, TX Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

May 21-23, 2010 Rocking Horse Ranch Indoor Arena, Moriarty, NM Francie LeBow 505-281-7772 See Advertisement on page 66

May 29-30, 2010 Ganado Fairgounds, Ganado, AZ Jeff Biakeddy 928-871-7810 See Advertisement on page 44 & 46

ROD

BRLS

ROD

Cross Roads Ranch & Rodeo Co.

Eagle Ridge Rodeo

Sonoita Memorial Day Roping

May 14-15, 2010 Cuba Fairgrounds, Cuba, NM Mark Sanchez 970-739-3851 See Advertisement on page 50

May 22-23, 2010 Cornfields Fairgrounds, Cornfields, AZ Jeff Biakeddy 928-871-7810 See Advertisement on page 46

May 29-30, 2010 Sonoita Fairgrounds, Sonoita, AZ Brent Cole 520-971-8436 See Advertisement on page 55

ROD

Cochise Quarter Horse Breeders Invitational Sale

Arizona Junior Rodeo Association

Estancia Valley Rodeo Association

May 15, 2010 Quail Park Arena, Willcox, AZ Tom Lewis 520-507-0699 See Advertisement on page 34

May 22-23, 2010 Prescott Fairgrounds, Prescott, AZ Jodi Ivy 520-568-7457 See Advertisement on page 48

May 29-30, 2010 Heritage Arena, Moriarty, NM Jeff Herndon 505-470-5353 See Advertisement on page 54

ROD

Old Mill Barrel Race

Gordon Wilcox Memorial

Dynamite Arena

May 15, 2010 Belen Horseman’s Arena, Belen, NM Corky Morrison 505-865-5432 See Advertisement on page 65

May 22-23, 2010 Grants Fairgrounds, Grants, NM Jerry Wilcox 505-287-3405 See Advertisement on page 34

May 29-31, 2010 Fort Tuthill Posse Arena, Flagstaff, AZ Levi Schofield 970-471-2707 See Advertisement on page 76

BRLS

Cibola County Rodeo Series

AWPRA

Southwest Horseman's Association

May 15-16, 2010 Grants Rodeo Arena, Grants, NM Melissa McDougale 505-287-2662 See Advertisement on page 42

May 22-23, 2010 Apache Gold Arena, San Carlos, AZ Joanie Cowden 520-220-1230 See Advertisement on page 67

May 30-June 5, 2010 Southwest Horseman's Arena, Silver City, NM Kim Clark 575-574-2629 See Advertisement on page 73

ROD

BRLS

Mathews Land & Cattle Company

New Mexico Junior Rodeo Association

May 15-16, 2010 Curry County Event Center, Clovis, NM Oren Mathews 505-425-6051 See Advertisement on page 13

May 22-23, 2010 Bosque Farms Rodeo Arena, Bosque Farms, NM Lisa Wade 505-363-8198 See Advertisement on page 48

SCHL

JUNE ROD

M & R Roping Productions

Mathews Land and Cattle

NMJRA Benefit Team Roping

May 15-16, 2010 Bernalillo County Sheriff's Posse Arena, Albuquerque, NM Mathew Sanchez 505-290-1230 See Advertisement on page 33

May 22-23, 2010 Andrews County Expo Arena, Andrews, TX Oren Mathews 505-425-6051 See Advertisement on page 17

June 4, 2010 Horsemen's Arena, Belen, NM John English 505-239-7617 See Advertisement on page 26 & 48

ROD

Keith J. Boyd Memorial Rodeo

Blaine Atwood Team Roping

Red Rock Classic

May 15-16, 2010 Greasewood Fairgrounds, Greasewood, AZ Jeff Biakeddy 928-871-7810 See Advertisement on page 44 & 46

May 22-23, 2010 Datil Arena, Datil, NM Blaine Atwood 575-740-1389 See Advertisement on page 31

June 4-6, 2010 Red Rock State Park, Gallup, NM USTRC 254-968-0002

ROD

AHSRA Rodeo

The Roping Company

Youth Bull Riding

May 15-16, 2010 Prescott Arena, Prescott, AZ 520-205-0062 See Advertisement on page 63

May 28-31, 2010 Linden Valley Arena, Show Low, AZ Jack Goodman 480-892-2716 See Advertisement on page 14-15

June 5, 2010 Quemado Heritage Arena, Quemado, NM Rickey Chavez 575-772-2909

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BR Bull Riding BRLS Barrels BKWY Breakaway CR Calf Roping HS Horse Sale

PRAC Practice ROD Rodeo RS Rough Stock SE Special Event SCH School

TE Timed Event TP Team Penning TR Team Roping

New Mexico Junior Rodeo Association

Estancia Valley Rodeo Association

June 5-6, 2010 Valencia County Sheriff's Posse Arena, Belen, NM Lisa Wade 505-363-8198 See Advertisement on page 48

June 19-20, 2010 Mountainair Fairgrounds, Mountainair, NM Lisa Wade 505-363-8198 See Advertisement on page 48

July 3-4, 2010 Heritage Arena, Moriarty, NM Jeff Herndon 505-470-5353 See Advertisement on page 54

ROD

Old Fort Days

Lasso Del Norte

Wild Thing Productions

June 10-12, 2010 DeBaca County Fairgrounds, Fort Sumner, NM Jimmie Deefox 575-309-3186 See Advertisement on page 56

June 24-27, 2010 Santa Fe Trail Event Center, Las Vegas, NM Lisa Wade 505-363-8198 See Advertisement on page 30

July 9-10, 2010 Red Rock State Park, Gallup, NM Larry Peterson 505-863-5402 See Advertisement on page 60

ROD

The Roping Company

Shakin On The Pecos Bull Riding

San Ysidro Rodeo

June 11-12, 2010 Apache Gold Pavilion, San Carlos, AZ Jack Goodman 480-892-2716 See Advertisement on page 27

June 26, 2010 Eddy County Sheriff's Posse, Carlsbad, NM Charles Ortego 575-706-4338 Charles See Advertisement on page 54

July 10, 2010 San Ysidro Arena, San Ysidro, NM Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

ROD

Rio Grande Gymkhana Rodeo Series

Bar Diamond S Rodeo

New Mexico Junior Rodeo Association

June 12, 2010 Valencia County Sheriff's Posse Arena, Belen, NM Lisa Barela 505-507-3509 See Advertisement on page 49

June 26-27, 2010 Bar Diamond S Arena, Yrysarri, NM Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

July 10-11, 2010 Grants Fairgrounds, Grants, NM Lisa Wade 505-363-8198 See Advertisement on page 48

ROD

Zamora Roping Productions

Rodeo de Taos

San Miguel Basin Rodeo

June 12, 2010 Pueblo Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO Kenny Zamora 505-469-4388

June 26-27, 2010 Taos Fairgrounds, Taos, NM Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

July 16-17, 2010 Norwood Fairgrounds, Norwood, CO Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

ROD

Beshbetoh Stampede

Westcliffe Stampede

June 12-13, 2010 Beshbetoh Fairgrounds, Beshbetoh, AZ Jeff Biakeddy 928-871-7810 See Advertisement on page 46

July 16-17, 2010 Westcliffe Fairgrounds, Westcliffe, CO Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

JULY ROD

ROD

Gallup Lions Club

Black Mesa Rodeo

Durango Fiesta Days

June 16-19, 2010 Red Rock State Park, Gallup, NM Scott Clawson 505-870-4952 See Advertisement on page 57

July 1-2, 2010 Chinle Fairgrounds, Chinle, AZ Jeff Biakeddy 928-871-7810 See Advertisement on page 46

July 21-25, 2010 La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango, CO Cindy Brevik 970-749-4960 See Advertisement on page 61

ROD

Rio Grand Classic

Red Ryder Roundup

Montrose Colorado Fair

June 17, 2010 Rio Grand Livestock Auction, El Paso, TX Leslie Rios 915-858-0590 See Advertisement on page 51

July 2-4, 2010 Pagosa Fairgrounds, Pagosa, CO Lisa Scott 970-264-2730 See Advertisement on page 58

July 23-24, 2010 Montrose Fairgrounds, Montrose, CO Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

ROD

Showdown in Old Abiquiu

Grants Rodeo Association

Eastern Navajo Fair

June 18-19, 2010 Abiquiu Fairgrounds, Abiquiu, NM Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

July 2-5, 2010 Grants Rodeo Grounds, Grants, NM Jamie Holton 505-285-6611 See Advertisement on page 58

July 30-31, 2010 Crownpoint Fairgrounds, Crownpoint, NM Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

ROD

Cibola County Rodeo Series

Wild West Barrel Race

Sandoval County Fair Rodeo

June 19, 2010 Grants Rodeo Arena, Grants, NM Melissa McDougale 505-287-2662 See Advertisement on page 42

July 3, 2010 Grants Rodeo Grounds, Grants, NM Jamie Holton 505-285-6611 See Advertisement on page 66

July 30-31, 2010 Cuba Fairgrounds, Cuba, NM Janice Aragon 505-864-9428 See Advertisement on page 44

ROD

BRLS

ROD

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A AWPRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 AZ Family Horse Photography . . 18 A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales . . . . . . . . . . 11 Action Plus Photography. . . . . . . 7 Arizona Ranch Real Estate . . . . 62 Blaine Atwood Team Roping . . . 31

M M & R Roping Productions . . . . 33 Mathews Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17 Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . 41 R.C. Mercer Livestock and Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Clint Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . . . . 40

B Bernalillo County 4H Rodeo . . . 62 N Bishop Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . 19 New Mexico NBHA Brushy Creek Ranch. . . . . . . . . 54 State Championships . . . . . . 66 Newberry Mesa Arena . . . . . . . 31 C CAMTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 O Cactus Ropes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Old Fort Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Casper Baca Rodeo Co. . . . . . . 43 Old Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Chical Haystack . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cibola County Rodeo Series . . . 42 P Classic Ropes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Patagonia Steel LP. . . . . . . . . . 49 Cochise Quarter Horse Pro Rodeo Horses.com . . . . . . . 22 Breeders Invitational Sale . . . 34 Kirk Purvis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Corriente Saddle Company . . . . 26 Cowboy Oasis Arena. . . . . . . . . 26 R Cross Roads Ranch & Rodeo Co. 50 RV Master Techs, LLC . . . . . . . . . 8 D Desert Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Desperado Buckles. . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dollar Center Trading & Pawn. . . . . . . . . . . 54 Durango Fiesta Days . . . . . . . . 61 Dynamite Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Rattler Ropes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rawhide & Roses Tack . . . . . . . . 7 Red Bluff Buckles. . . . . . . . . . . 11 Red Ryder Roundup. . . . . . . . . 58 Rio Grand Classic. . . . . . . . . . . 51 Rio Grande Gymkhana Rodeo Series . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Rodeo News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . 22 Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . 52

E Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse . . . 58 Equine Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . 68 S Estancia Valley Rodeo Association. . . . . . . . . 54 Slash M Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Smith’s Rodeo Photos . . . . . . . 12 Southwest Horseman’s F Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Faith Foto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Paul Springer Flying M Roughstock Practice . . 49 Digital Photography . . . . . . . 38 Freedom RV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

May 2010 MONDAY APRIL 26

TUESDAY 27

WEDNESDAY 28

THURSDAY 29

TR PRAC - Belen, NM, 26 RS PRAC - Queen Creek, AZ, 49

TR - Sonoita, AZ, C1

TR PRAC - Belen, NM, 26 ROD - Glendale, TX, 44 RS PRAC - Queen Creek, AZ, 49

ROD - Glendale, TX, 44

June Issue Ad / Text Deadline 17

TR PRAC - Belen, NM, 26 RS PRAC - Queen Creek, AZ, 49

Frontier Trophy Buckles . . . . . . . 12 T G T5 Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Gallup Lions Club . . . . . . . . . . 57 T & T Trailer Sales. . . . . . . . . . . 51 Grants Rodeo Association . . 59, 66 The Roping Company . . 14-15, 27 Town & Country Feed . . . . . . . . 18 H Trucks West of NM . . . . . . . . . . 29 Heel-O-Matic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hubbard Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . 20 W Gordon Wilcox Memorial. . . . . . 34 I Imperial Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . 5 Wild Thing Productions . . . . . . . 60 Z L Randy Lewis Enterprises. . . . . . 26 Zamora Roping Productions . . . . . . . . . . 30, 32 Long Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TR PRAC - Belen, NM, 26 RS PRAC - Queen Creek, AZ, 49

Mailing Date for June Issue 31 TR - Showlow, AZ, 14-15 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76

MEMORIAL DAY

JUNE 1

2 TR PRAC - Belen, NM, 26 RS PRAC - Queen Creek, AZ, 49

EVENT CALENDAR KEY: BR=Bull Riding; BRLS=Barrel Racing; BKWY=Breakaway; CR=Calf Roping; HS=Horse Sale; PRAC=Practice; ROD=Rodeo; RS=Rough Stock; SE=Special Event; SCH=School; TE=Timed Event; TP=Team Penning; TR=Team Roping. The number following the entry references the page number of advertising when applicable.

FRIDAY

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SUNDAY 2

302 Show Low, AZ, C1

MAY 1

TR - Los Lunas, NM, 26 ROD - T or C, NM, 43-44 ROD - Cottonwood, AZ, 47 ROD - Coarsegold, CA, 47

TR - Belen, NM, 26 TR - Cubero, NM, 33 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76 TR - Hillboro, NM, C1 TR - Castle Rock, CO, C1 TR - Prescott, AZ, C1 ROD - T or C, NM, 43-44 BR - Grants, NM, 43 ROD - Cottonwood, AZ, 47 ROD - Coarsegold, CA, 47 ROD - Bernalillo, NM, 50 ROD - Gallup, NM, 63 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 49 ROD - Oatman, AZ, 50 BRLS - Sierra Vista, AZ, 67

TR - Los Lunas, NM, 26 ROD - Roswell, NM, 63

TR - Tolani Lake, AZ, 31 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76 TR - Wilcox, AZ, C1 TR - Andrews, TX, C1 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 49 BR - White River, AZ, C1 ROD - Belen, NM, 49 ROD - Bernalillo, NM, 50 ROD - Roswell, NM, 63

TR - Santa Fe, NM, 32 TR - Andrews, TX, C1 ROD - Bernalillo, NM, 50 ROD - Roswell, NM, 63

TR - Los Lunas, NM, 26 ROD - Glendale, TX, 44 ROD - Cuba, NM, 50

TR - Clovis, NM, 13 TR - Tolani Lake, AZ, 31 TR - Albuquerque, NM, 33 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76 HS - Wilcox, AZ, 34 ROD - Greaswood Springs, AZ, 44. 46 ROD - Glendale, TX, 44 ROD - Cuba, NM, 50 ROD - Prescott, AZ, 63 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 49 BRLS - Belen, NM, 65

TR - Clovis, NM, 13 TR - Belen, NM, 26 TR - Albuquerque, NM, 33 ROD - Greaswood Springs, AZ, 44, 46 ROD - Cuba, NM, 50 ROD - Prescott, AZ, 63

TR - Los Lunas, NM, 26 BRLS - Moriarty, NM, 56

TR - Andrews, TX, 17 TR - Belen, NM, 26 TR - Tolani Lake, AZ, 31 TR - Datil, NM, 31 TR - Grants, NM, 34 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76 ROD - Cornfields, AZ, 46 ROD - Bosque Farms, NM, 48 ROD - Prescott, AZ, 63 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 49 BRLS - Moriarty, NM, 56 BRLS - San Carlos, AZ, 67

TR - Andrews, TX, 17 TR - Datil, NM, 31 TR - Grants, NM, 34 ROD - Cornfields, AZ, 46 ROD - Bosque Farms, NM, 48 ROD - Prescott, AZ, 63 BRLS - Moriarty, NM, 56 BRLS - San Carlos, AZ, 67

TR - Showlow, AZ, 14-15 TR - Los Lunas, NM, 26

TR - Showlow, AZ, 14-15 TR - Alvarado, TX, 35 TR - Sonoita, AZ, 55 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76 ROD - Genado, AZ, 44, 46 ROD - Moriarty, NM, 54 BR - Phoenix, AZ, 49

TR - Showlow, AZ, 14-15 TR - Sonoita, AZ, 55 TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76 ROD - Genado, AZ, 44, 46 ROD - Moriarty, NM, 54

TR - Belen, NM, 26 TR - Los Lunas, NM, 26 USTRC - Gallup, NM, C2

TR - Cave Creek, AZ, 76 USTRC - Gallup, NM, C2 ROD - Belen, NM, 48 ROD - Santa Fe, NM, 50 BR - Quemado, NM, C2 SE - La Veta, CO, 50

TR - Hillboro, NM, C1 USTRC - Gallup, NM, C2 ROD - Belen, NM, 48 ROD - Santa Fe, NM, 50 SE - La Veta, CO, 50

HS - Ignacio, CO, C1

TR - Cubero, NM, 33 TR - Prescott, AZ, C1 ROD - Ft. Defiance, AZ, 46 ROD - Coarsegold, CA, 47 ROD - Oatman, AZ, 50 ROD - Gallup, NM, 63

ll-Around

MAY 2010

$750 ADDED FOR SATURDAY OPENER

MAY 29, 30, 31, 2010 WORLD SERIES OF TEAM ROPING FORT TUTHILL POSSE ARENA • FLAGSTAFF, AZ

MAY 29

MAY 30

MAY 31

15 WARM-UP, 13 WSTR, 12 PAYBACK

11 WSTR, 11 PAYBACK

10 WSTR, 10 PAYBACK

CAPPED AT A #6+ HEELER

CAPPED AT A #6 HEELER

All WSTR are $150 per man enter twice. Pick teams only. Entries open at 7:30, close at 8:30, rope at 9:00. All payback ropings are pick 1 draw 1 for $150 or draw 2 for $150. January Roping Pot was $319,000. All WSTR ropings are 4 steer and the warm-up and payback ropings are three steer. All warm-up and payback have no age limit. WSTR 13, 11, 10 -- 21 years and older.

We reserve the right to adjust any ropers’ number. USTRC TRIAD OR World Series of Team Roping numbers in all ropings. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover

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