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First, the NMRA Finals are in the books, and though the association is only a shadow of its former self during the years of prosperity, it does appear that things may be coming back a little.

It’s a tough path for those looking for ways to continue to quench their rodeo thirst, and even a tougher one for an association trying to keep the sport viable during times like these. There’s still a long way to go, but congratulations to all those who keep trying, and a special nod to those who finished the year with the title of “State Champion” in all events. I urge you to check out the results section for a complete rundown.

If there is one thing I hope the NMRA can better address next year with regard to their yearending finals, it’s the timing of the event.

Scheduling it to coincide with the USTRC National Finals just isn’t good. Look, I’m sure there were a lot of factors that played a part in the scheduling that I know nothing about, but I’m just going to say that I can’t imagine any circumstance where it’s logical.

I know there is, and always will be an underlying tone within the NMRA (and similar associations) of rivalry between rough stock contestants and timed event contestants, particularly team ropers. I’m not going to dissect it, nor am I saying it was some kind of purposeful ploy to put team ropers in the compromising position of choosing one event over the other. I’m just saying that it’s not right to let a group of

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competitors chase it up and down the highway all season, and then not do everything you can to let them take part in the finals. Times are hard enough for everyone trying to compete. It just seems that now is the time to be as “inclusive” as possible.

And so…. on the USTRC National Finals…

Where do you even start? Every year it seems like it’s that same storyline… ”It’s the best team roping event in the world… blah, blah blah…,” and it is, but this year was different.

Last year when the USTRC announced that it would be adding a million in cash to this year’s Finals, it got the attention of a lot of ropers. It was not because it was the first time the USTRC had added a million at its finals, but rather, because it was going to be truly “added money.”

Instead of collecting a percentage of the payout at USTRC events… an amount that was usually around a million in cash… and then paying it back out at its finals in the form of added money, no such siphoning from the payout occurred in 2012. This meant the million added back at the Finals was true added money. I think by all accounts, it was a pretty big bet on the part of the USTRC, and one that did not guarantee a return of any kind.

Well… I think it’s safe to say that it was a bet that paid off. It seems that million that was left in the payouts around the country had a pretty big impact. Not only did it contribute to an increase in membership for the USTRC in the 2012 season, it must have translated into more ropers loading up and going to this year’s finals.

With about 600 more individual contestants this year as compared to last, 8,140 teams competed continued on page 7

Cover: (top) Tie-Down Action from the 2012 New Mexico Rodeo Association Finals (bottom) Cinch USTRC National Finals US Open winners Chris Francis and John Paul Lucero PHOTO COURTESY ALLEN’S RODEO PHOTOS

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2012 Rodeo Season Finalized!

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or the past year, rodeo cowboys and cowgirls have been traveling along highways and byways of the great Southwest heading to or from a rodeo.

Miles burnt up on the asphalt, sweat poured onto the arena floor and hard work and determination practiced and performed at rodeos all across the Southwest all came to a crashing crescendo as the 2012 NMRA season wrapped up. The New Mexico Rodeo (NMRA) Finals played out it Abiquiu, New Mexico over the weekend of October 19-20 and contestants gave it one last punch to see if they had what it took to stand out as one of the best. The field of competitors consisted of many

types including the tough, hardweathered veterans of the sport, the young rookies who have stepped into the world of rodeo with big dreams and ambitions and just about everyone in between. The flashy starched shirts and creased hats of this year’s competitors met for the final challenge and what a challenge it was.

Although the recent downturn of the economy has hit the rodeo arena, the NMRA continues to be the dominant factor in the state and the contestants who ride the highways to quench their thirst for rodeo competition rally around the local association making history as they go. This season was comparable to

2012 NMRA Finals Women’s All-Around Champion, Amber Moore

2012 NMRA Finals Bareback Riding Champion, Zach Nugent

2012 NMRA Finals Steer Wrestling Champion, Bill Claunch

many others as the NMRA continued to hold the reins on many of the great rodeos that are rich in New Mexico soil.

The NMRA Finals finished that mark off in high regard and the association and all of its members can be proud to be part of a great organization.

This year’s event crowned many top hands inside the rodeo arena. None of these are any more than that of both AllAround Cowboy and Cowgirl. Those honors went home with Kyle Robert in the men’s division and Amber Moore in the women’s division. Both of these talented competitors have risen to the top of their events and have been dominant players inside the arena throughout the year.

Of course rodeo would not be the same without rough stock events. This is the action that many come to witness first hand at events and the NMRA had some fantastic contestants throughout the year. The Finals capped off the season awarding top honors to several great hands. This included a rookie to the sport, Zach Nugent who rose to the top of the bareback riding. Hitting high strides, Nugent took home the year-end, Finals rodeo, and the Six Pack Rodeo Series championships, as well as being named the Rookie of the Year. Sharing in the glory and winning the NMRA top award was Cody LeSueur who won the Ranch Bronc riding title. Keeping in stride with the saddle, but moving to the classic event of rodeo, Robert Burbank of Gallup, New Mexico continued his winning ways and captured the NMRA title in Abiquiu. Lastly, the rough stock events finished with Justin Howlett winning the NMRA bull riding title.

Any rodeo would not be the same without the high, fast paced action of the performance horses. Referred to the timed events, the horse flesh of the

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2012 NMRA Finals Breakaway Roping Champion, April Pablo

competitors at the NMRA Finals was second to none and those competing on their backs were just as talented.

Beginning with the big men of the rodeo world, Bill Claunch earned his NMRA Steer Wrestling title from across the board in Colorado. Being a veteran of the sport, Claunch who lives in Monte Vista, Colorado knows the NMRA rodeo trail well and capitalized on his years of competition. It was no huge surprise to see Christian Sanchez’s name on the winners list as a NMRA champion.

Sanchez has been a top competitor for several years and once again claimed a top honor with a title in the calf roping.

Also claiming a piece of the NMRA Calf

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2012 NMRA Finals Calf Roping Champion, Christian Sanchez

Roping, but on the Incentive side of things was Pecos Peralta. Peralta took home the incentive calf roping title. The NMRA Finals played havoc with team ropers, scheduled the same time as the USTRC Finals, but that did not stop a few great hands in the event to show up and demonstrate how to get a steer roped fast. However, the lead set by header, Kyle Roberts and heeler, Diego Castillo throughout the season allowed them to skip the Finals and still win the open team roping titles. The incentive team roping clan showed up strong and gave a great showing of talent inside the arena.

In the end, the cowboys who took top honor included header, Andreas Sanchez

and heeler, Tim Lamb.

Last, but not least, the women who showed up and took to the arena floor showed their talents and determination measure up to their male counterparts.

With horses that seem to break the sound barrier in the barrel race event and the blink of an eye action of the breakaway roping, the women of the NMRA proved their worth for entertainment and excitement. In the fastest of any rodeo event, April Pablo cruised to the Championship in the breakaway roping, blasting past the competition. The cloverleaf pattern in Abiquiu may still be smoking as the NMRA barrel racing finalists were fast and furious. The rodeo wrapped up with one of the most decorated racers in the state taking the title. Once again, the open barrel race went to Caren Lamb. As an up and comer though, incentive barrel racer, Kristi Johnson won the incentive barrel racing title. The Cuervo, NM cowgirl has a bright future in the rodeo arena.

Congratulations to all of the NMRA champions, the Finals rodeo champions, those who won go rounds at the event, as well as those who had a chance to compete throughout the year at NMRA sanctioned rodeos. As one of the oldest rodeo associations in the country and one with historic ties to some of the best rodeo competitors in the business, the NMRA Finals proved that the association is continuing to be a dominant force in the sport of rodeo.

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2012 NMRA Rodeo Finals Abiquiu, NM October 19-20, 2012 All Around Cowboy - Kyle Roberts All Around Cowgirl - Amber Moore Bareback 1st Go Buckle – JR Chino 2nd Go Buckle – Zack Nugent Finals Champion Buckle – Zack Nugent State Champion Saddle & Buckle – Zach Nugent Ranch Bronc 1st Go Buckle – Allan Godfrey 2nd Go Buckle – Pat Garcia State Champion Buckle – Cody LeSueur Steer Wrestling 1st Go Buckle – Preston McCullar 2nd Go Buckle – Jake Trujillo State Champion Saddle & Buckle – Bill Claunch Breakaway Finals Champion Buckle – Jennifer Scalva State Champion Saddle & Buckle – April Pablo Calf Roping Finals Champion Buckle – Rylan Edgmon State Champion Saddle & Buckle – Christian Sanchez Inc. Calf Roping 1st Go Buckle – Pryce Marez 2nd Go Buckle – Pecos Peralta Finals Champion Buckle – Pecos Peralta State Reserve Champion Glass Award – Kyle Roberts State Champion Saddle & Buckle Winner – Pecos Peralta

Saddle Bronc 1st Go Buckle - Chance Barnes 2nd Go Buckle – Christian Stremler Finals Champion Buckle – Christian Stremler State Champion Buckle & Check for Saddle – Robert Burbank Barrel Racing 1st Go Buckle – Denise Chambliss 2nd Go Buckle – Tiffany Aragon Finals Champion Buckle – Denise Chambliss Final 2nd in Average Quilt – Tiffany Aragon State Reserve Champion Buckle – Kelly Waide State Champion Saddle & Buckle – Caren Lamb Inc. Barrel Racing 1st Go Buckle – Melissa Trujillo 2nd Go Buckle – Leighann Scribner Finals Champion Buckle – Maria Hamilton Finals 2nd in Average Quilt – Kristi Johnson State Reserve Champion Buckle – Carrie Richardson State Champion Saddle & Buckle – Kristi Johnson Open Team Roping State Champion Header Saddle & Buckle – Kyle Roberts State Champion Heeler Saddle & Buckle – Diego Castillo Inc. Team Roping 1st Go Buckle Header – Robert Martinez 1st Go Buckle Heeler – B.J. Montoya 2nd Go Buckle Header – Sterling Cowdrey 2nd Go Buckle Heeler – Eddie Abeyta Finals Champion Buckle Header – Beau Lamb Finals Champion Buckle Heeler – Marcus Elkins State Champion Saddle & Buckle Header – Andreas Sanchez State Champion Saddle & Buckle Heeler – Tim Lamb

2012 NMRA Finals Incentive Calf Roping Champion, Pecos Peralta

Congratulations to

Eric Parnes of Las Cruces, winner of the 2-horse Calico Trailer raffled off by the NMRA!

Inc. Head Horse of the Year – Jaws Inc. Heel Horse of the Year – Pedro Maestas Personnel of the Year Stock Contractor of the Year - Buster Webb W/A Rodeo Company Pickup Man of the Year – C.J. Baca Bullfighter of the Year - Chance Barnes Barrel Man/Clown of the Year - Cody Lane Livestock of the Year Bull of the Year - My Bock of Baca Rodeo Company Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year 4H6 Sweet Dreams Bareback Horse of the Year - Tricky Travis of Baca Rodeo Company

2012 NMRA Finals Barrel Racing Champion, Caren Lamb

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2012 NMRA Finals Incentive Team Roping Header Champion, Andreas Sanchez

2012 NMRA Finals Incentive Team Roping Heeler Champion, Tim Lamb

Six Pack Series Results Ranch Bronc Riding No Qualifiers Saddle Bronc No Qualifiers Bareback 1. Zach Nugent Bull Riding No Qualifiers Steer Wrestling 1. Wyatt Lindsay 2. Mike Murphy 3. David Wilson Breakaway 1. Shelby Montano 2. Bellamie Presley 3. Senna Mason-Presley

Calf Roping 1. Christian Sanchez 2. Wacey Walraven 3. Ty Anderson Inc. Calf Roping 1. Pecos Peralta 2. Robert Martinez Open TR Header 1. Cooper Wimberly 2. Kyle Honeyfield 3. Kyle Roberts Open TR Heeler 1. Pedro Maestas 2. Diego Castillo 3. Brian Sullivan Inc. TR Header 1. Andreas Sanchez 2. Leo Martinez 3. Tim DeHerrera

Inc TR Heeler 1. Frank Padilla 2. Brandon Kuykendall 3. Tim Lamb Barrel Racing 1. Caren Lamb 2. Kelly Waide 3. Lisa McWhorter Inc. Barrel Racing 1. Kristi Johnson 2. Carrie Richardson 3. Lisa McWhorter

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8,140 teams competed at the event and thousands of memories were made. The United States Team Roping Championships awarded nine National Finals titles and ten United States Championship titles. These titles went home with ropers from all around the country who fufilled their dreams by clinching some of the most pretigious titles in the sport of team roping.

In addition to the titles that will forever identify them as champions among champions, they were awarded huge amounts of cash and prizes only the USTRC can offer. Congratulations to all of this year’s champions and to all of the ropers who had a chance to attend the 2012 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

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he 2012 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, concluded on October 28, 2012 after nine days of nonstop team roping action. The event was a huge success and team ropers who came from far and wide enjoyed the competition and a chance to rope for part of almost $5 million in cash and prizes. More than

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he World Series of Team Roping Grand Finale returns December 9 through December 15 at South Point Equestrian and Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Twelve months ago the World Series of Team Roping made headlines when it became the fifth richest horse event in the world, and continues with that trend this year by breaking two more world records.

In its seventh year, the World Series of Team Roping Grand Finale’s overall payout has caught up to Las Vegas’ National Finals Rodeo record of $6 million dollars.

The WSTR Finale jumped from 5th internationally to move into a tie for the 3rd richest horse event in the world. The richest horse-related events of 2012 include the Breeders Cup at $20 million, the Dubai World Cup at $10 million, the World Series of Team Roping at $6 million, the National Finals Rodeo at $6 million, and the Prix de L‘Arc de Triomphe at $5.4 million.

Recreational team roping has been outperforming all the cowboy disciplines, including pro rodeo for years, but the National Finals Rodeo has pretty well been untouchable until now. This year the World Series Bloomer Trailers #10 Finale, which is essentially a low-amateur division, will set a new record at $1.77 million dollars.

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Las Vegas can proudly lay claim to two of these top five equine events.

Individually they are both impressive, but together they distribute $12 million in prize money into the cowboy industry within a 10-day period. Team roping is the largest economical component of the recreational horse world, producing over $60,000,000 in purses each year. The World Series of Team Roping Grand Finale is the richest and most prestigious showcase for the sport.

In addition to the daily roping competition, South Point’s “Cowboy Central” will be presenting a Western Gift show, nightly entertainment, the WNFR buckle presentations, and the Benny Binion Bucking Horse Sale.

Action will start Sunday, December 9

as more than 2,000 team ropers head to Las Vegas for their chance at a piece of the large purse. During the 2012 season, team ropers competed at 125 WSTR CR qualification events for the right to participate in this event. Ropers from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and Italy are expected to attend. The event will run December 9 through December

15, with action starting each day at 8 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. A live webcast will run throughout the event and can be found at www.wstroping.com and VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D www.priefert.com For more information and a full schedule of events, go to www.WSTRoping.com or call 505.898.1755.

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The 2013 Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Pro Classic

2012 Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Pro Classic Champions, Kaleb Driggers and Jhett Johnson

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uilding on the overwhelming success of the 2012 Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Pro Classic, the prestigious roping is planning more events for its third year in Casa Grande, Arizona. The Cervi Pro Classic will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, but the roping action spans three days with an #13, a #15 and the Open Cervi Pre Roping on Tuesday, the return of the Cervi Pro Am on Wednesday morning, and two roping clinics on Thursday. With a history of legendary payoffs, top roping action, and a supportive community, the Cervi has grown to be one of the premier events on the roping calendar for both the pros and the fans.

“It sure was great to see the grandstands full last year,” said roping producer George Aros. “There is nothing like an enthusiastic crowd when you’re out there roping.” Those fans and the ropers have even more to cheer about with the events planned around the next Cervi Roping.

For 2013, the Cervi and its related ropings will once again be featured events of the Casa Grande Cowboy Days, a weeklong celebration of Western Heritage running February 16 - 24. The Tuesday’s pre-roping events get started at noon. The first roping will be a #13, and

books will open at 3:00 for a #15. The Open runs after the #15, allowing pros who competed in Tucson plenty of time to haul up and settle in. All the Tuesday ropings feature the same format of pick two partners for $150 a man, with an 80% payback. The real advantage for the pros is that they have a chance to try out the same fresh steers and the score line as will be used in the Cervi, while getting familiar with the arena.

Wednesday’s crowd-pleasing warm up will be the 2nd Annual Cervi Pro-Am Benefit Roping, which kicks off at 9:00 a.m. This event affords a fantastic opportunity for any #4 or under roper to partner with one of the best in the world in three full rounds of competition. A limit of ten amateur headers and ten amateur heelers can enter for $500 per amateur. Last year, entries filled in no time. To accommodate this year’s high demand in the fairest way possible, entries will be taken on line at arosroping.com starting January 1. After the 10 spots are filled, entrants will be placed on a wait list. All teams will receive an embroidered jacket, caps, team photo and all-day entry pass for the Cervi VIP tent. The Average winners will receive the exact same buckle as the Cervi Pro Classic winners, and go-round

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Proceeds from the Pro/Am will go to the Justin Crisis Fund.

All the excitement leads to the signature event on Wednesday, the Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Pro Classic. With over $40,000 expected to be added to the pot, you can bet that every team will be running their best. The format will be a 5-steer average with money paid on the short go and the final. The entry fees for the Cervi are $300 per roper, enter twice. Fees can be paid by check through January 31, 2012. After that date, it is cash or credit card only. In addition to seriously huge cash payoffs, winners will receive a handsome Gist buckle, and custom Running P saddles.

The prize line also includes boots, breast collars, bits and much more. As always, The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund will come out a big winner as well, as the roping raises funds for the charity.

To date, The Cervi has donated over $140,000 to the fund.

New to the schedule will be two roping clinics held on Thursday, February 21. Each will be four hours long, and led by some of the biggest names in the business. Ten headers and ten heelers will be accepted into each clinic to keep class sizes small and personal attention at its greatest. These clinics offer a rare opportunity to learn the techniques of some of the hottest ropers on the circuit, and have them coach every single run. The clinics cost $200, and proceeds will benefit the Justin Crisis Fund as well. Clinic registration will be available at arosroping.com January 1, and closes February 1.

Aros has upped the game outside the arena as well with some sweet sponsor and competitor perks. The VIP Tent offers ropers and sponsors the hospitality of breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks throughout the day, as well as a comfortable spot to kick back and visit with friends. “The VIP tent was hugely popular last year. I can’t believe how many burritos we went through,” said Aros.

The Cervi events occupy three days of the 3rd Annual Casa Grande Cowboy Days. The weeklong event that surrounds the Cervi kicks off with a downtown parade and Indian Rodeo the first weekend. Canadian ropers can look

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eam ropers are always looking for a place to compete and when the occasion arises that is more than just another jackpot and a way to give back to society, they seem to come out of the woodwork to enter up. Add to that a chance to win great prizes and good old fashioned cash and ropers throw in their hats to be part of the action. The 1st Annual Rope For the Future fundraiser roping for the Calvary Chapel Academy in Belen, New Mexico was the event that incorporated all of the above.

The Calvary Chapel Fundraiser roping held plenty of interest for ropers all across the state who showed up for the two-day event on November 3-4, 2012.

The Horsemen’s Arena in Belen, New Mexico filled up fast both days as ropers filled each pot of the eight ropings in support of the future of today’s youth.

The chance to win was also on the minds of many who came out to rope. With six saddles, six trophies and 16 buckles up for grabs, ropers had plenty of ways to pack home a great prize.

Not only were the ropers awarded with chances to win big cash payouts and great prizes, the Calvary Christian Academy in Belen benefited from the roping. In the end the CCA roping earned the school just over $15,000. This came from the roping itself, the buckles and saddle donations, concessions during the event, and other unnamed donations.

Those who helped promote and host this event were very appreciative and thankful to all of the ropers and friends that supported the event.

“Thank you all. We could not have pulled this off without all of your help.

May God continue to richly bless our school so that we can continue to do his work in making future disciples to go out into this world fully equipped,” said Mrs. Guest, the Office Administrator.

In the end, several ropers made out with the event’s biggest awards. This included saddle winners, Perri Sanchez, David McCallister, Lindsey Adcock, Garrett Jacobs, Jerry Kimsey and Alexis Armijo. Trophy winners included Scooter Garcia, Michael Ortega, Blaine Garley, Tristan Sanchez and Kimmy Shoffner.

Average winners of each roping also took home great looking trophy buckles.

Brian Sullivan and Seth Hall won the #15 Average, while Kyle Roberts and Perri Sanchez were the buckle winners of the #13 roping. The Open, one-header roping was won by the team of Cooper Wimberly and Tim Gonzales and David McCallister and Dominic Silva were the buckle Average winners of the #12 Slide.

Sunday witnessed the final four ropings and gave away the last eight buckles.

They went home with Brody Wade and Tristan Sanchez who won the #6 roping, Garret Jacobs and Perri Sanchez who were the #10 winners, Garret Jacobs and Tristan Sanchez who also won the #8 and Lindsey Adcock and Cody Plant who were the Average buckle winners of the #9.

The 1st Annual Rope for the Future, Calvary Chapel Academy team roping was a big success. When people unite for a great cause, great things happen. To those who competed, produced, donated money or time or just swung by to watch, visit and support the event, the Calvary Chapel Academy in Belen, New Mexico appreciates all of you.

Rope For the Future November 5-6, 2012 Horsemen’s Arena Belen, New Mexico Saddle Winners #6 & Over - Perri Sanchez #5 - David McCallister #4 - Lindsey Adcock #3 - Garrett Jacobs 65 & Over - Jerry Kimsey 12 & Under - Alexis Armijo Trophy Winners Scooter Garcia Michael Ortega Blaine Garley Tristan Sanchez Kimmy Shoffner #15 Round 1 1. Brian Sullivan & Seth Hall, $227 Average 1. Brian Sullivan / Seth Hall, $816 & Buckles; 2.

Kyle Roberts / Tim Gonzales, $612; 3. Russel Sullivan / Justin Loya, $408; 4. Lee Kiehne / Cooper Wimberly, $204 #13 Round 1 1. David McCalister / Fabian Garcia, $320

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Average 1. Kyle Roberts / Perri Sanchez, $1,152 & Buckles; 2. Jeremiah Jodie / Scooter Garcia, $864; 3. Clayton Slick / Scooter Garcia, $576; 4.

Justin Romero / Dominic Silva, $288 Open 1 Header 1. Cooper Wimberly / Tim Gonzales, $656 & Buckles; 2. Kyle Roberts / Eddie Nieto, $492; 3.

Cooper Wimberly / Eddie Nieto, $328; 4. Cooper Wimberly / Brian Sullivan,; #12 Slide Round 1 1. David McCallister / Dominic Silva, $328; 2.

Brian Sullivan / Cooper Wimberly, $219 Average 1. David McCallister / Dominic Silva, $1,427 & Buckles; 2. Justin Romero / Neal Dyson, $1,181; 3. David McCallister / Scooter Garcia, $935; 4.

Jeremiah Jodie / Scooter Garcia, $689; 5. Sterling Cowdrey / Seth Hall, $443; 6. Clayton Slick / Scooter Garcia, $246 #6 Round 1 1. Brody Wade / Tristan Sanchez, $259; 2. Garret Jacobs / Tristan Sanchez, $173 Average 1. Brody Wade / Tristan Sanchez, $1,127 & Buckles; 2. Tyler Plant / Lee Cook, $933; 3. Kadin Shain / Julia Gransdos, $739; 4. Kimberly Shofner / Tom Shofner, $544; 5. Kimberly Shofner / Chris Martinez, $350; 6. Marcos Marquez / Alexis Armijo, $194 #10 Round 1 1. David McCallister / Michael Ortega, $548; 2.

John Hawks / Randy Sanchez, $365 Average 1. Garret Jacobs / Perri Sanchez, $2,384 & Buckles; 2. Sterling Cowdrey / Cody Garcia, $1,973; 3. David McCallister / Gabe Trujillo, $1,562; 4. David McCallister / Michael Ortega, $1,151; 5. Justin Romero / Blaine Garley, $740; 6. Ryan Vanlandinghan / Shane Thompson, $411 #8 Round 1 1. Lindsey Adcock / Jake South, $360; 2. Brody Wade / Abbie Shofner, $240 Average 1. Garret Jacobs / Tristan Sanchez, $1,566 & Buckles; 2. Brody Wade / Jason Baca, $1,296; 3.

Tyler Plant / Jake South, $1,026; 4. Bobby Armijo / Alexis Armijo, $756; 5. Sterling Cowdrey / Michael Ortega, $486; 6. Bobby Armijo / Sterlin English, $270 #9 Round 1 1. Lindsey Adcock / Cody Plant, $260; 2. Lindsey Adcock / Jerry Kimsey, $173 Average 1. Lindsey Adcock / Cody Plant, $1,404 & Buckles; 2. Toney Sanchez / Tristan Sanchez, $936; 3. Garrett Jacobs / Blaine Garley, $741; 4.

Mike Ortega / Michael Ortega, $546; 5. Mike Ortega / Jerry Kimsey, $273

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by Ben Clements

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he Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR) for 2012 is in the history books. The event welcomed over 8,140 teams to Oklahoma City and over 3,650 individual competitors, who roped for $5 million in cash and prizes. Each year after the Cinch NFTR I find time in the busy schedule to visit with USTRC President, Kirk Bray. This year Mr. Bray was extremely pleased with the Cinch NFTR and the USTRC as a whole.

Lets talk to Kirk.

Ben: First off I want to commend you and the staff on a great 2012 season.

The USTRC seems to be rolling along in fine fashion. What is your take on the 2012 Season and the 2012 Cinch NFTR? Kirk: From start to finish the 2012 season was one of the best in USTRC’s twenty-three year history. A mild winter enabled ropers to remain active and the momentum built from there. Event participation held strong throughout the Regional Finals season and set the stage for a great National Finals. Including the Cinch NFTR, USTRC events paid out nearly $25,000,000 in cash in 2012, which is $5 million more than the 2011 season paid out. The 2012 season was an incredible one for the sport of team roping, and more importantly, the ropers.

Ben: By all accounts the 2012 Cinch NFTR was a great experience for ropers.

What was the key to making it such a great production?

Kirk: There were several, but first, it was the support of the ropers. There were 3,656 members that entered this year from 42 states, Brazil, Canada and Mexico. Without the national and international participation, the Finals would be just another roping event. My

hat is off to Jeff Smith and Ike Cox for again providing an excellent set of steers. Even though cattle inventory remains in tight supply, Jeff and Ike, with help from Matt Sanchez, managed to send us a great set of cattle. It takes an incredible amount of work, time and resources to supply cattle for the NFTR and I can’t thank them enough for all they did to make it happen. Last, but certainly not least, the USTRC staff did an amazing job of keeping everything on track and organized before and during the event. The office staff in Stephenville did an amazing job of processing the more than eight thousand entries and preplanning the event. Mike Qualls and the entire chute crew kept the arenas running smoothly and the cattle well sorted and cared for. Their days began well before the sun came up every morning and lasted well after the action ended each day. The office crew, announcers, timers, flaggers and stall crew are the best in the business and take great pride in doing things right. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by such professionals. Their passion for the USTRC and the sport knows no end. It takes more than 120 staff to pull off an event like the NFTR and all of them did their job extremely well.

Ben: The team count at this year’s NFTR increased by more than eleven hundred teams over the prior year. What do you attribute the increase to?

Kirk: In November of 2011 USTRC announced that beginning the 2012 season it would (1) guarantee one million dollars of added money at the 2012 NFTR from its own pocket, (2) eliminate the Shoot-Out Fund, which was made up of a 5% contribution from the ropers purse at sanctioned events and a 1.7% contribution from the producers commission, (This resulted in an additional $1 million paid out at sanctioned events throughout the season.), (3) change the payout structure at sanctioned events to a full two-thirds

pay back and (4) through an agreement reached with World Series (WS), USTRC would allow earnings won at a WS event to count toward Shoot-Out qualification. These four things helped participation all year and certainly contributed to the increase in teams at the NFTR. Ben: Is there anything out there that you see as a struggle for the 2013 season?

Such as cattle, the economy or anything like we have seen in the past.

Kirk: While some better, the economy continues to be a concern. Pending the election, we probably won’t know the course the economy takes until after the first of the year. Cattle availability is definitely still a concern. As an industry, we started the 2012 season with a light inventory of roping steers, but by the spring, the Mexico cattle began to cross in greater numbers, and thankfully, that trend continued up to the National Finals. While the Mexico border remains open to crossing horned cattle, the inventory over there isn’t what it used to be. The drought in Chihuahua, Mexico has had a negative impact on herd numbers. In addition, a high feeder cattle market continues to entice breeders in Mexico and in the States to use beef bulls on their horned cows because their calves are worth more at a younger age. That said, USTRC is fortunate to have an alliance with the best roping steer contractors in the business. With their help, we’ve managed through some tough times the past couple of years and will again in the 2013 season.

Ben: Thank you for taking time to visit and thanks for all you do for our sport of team roping. I wish the USTRC the very best in 2013 and am excited about the growth in 2012.

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ost every morning, I write. One day however, as I sat down, I drew a blank...you might say it was writer’s block. So I doodled on a piece of paper and contemplated the world. As I sat there, this vivid scene began to play out in front of my mind’s eye. While it

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played, I wrote it down as quickly as I could, realizing it was going to be a poem. Where it came from - who knows.

I have strong suspicions - but you can draw your own conclusions. I’d like to share with you what I saw on the screen of my mind that day...

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nward came the cowboy, he came from afar Curiously following, the glow of a star Arrived at the livery, a place for his horse A few extra oats on a chilly night of course Told the stable man, hey, thanks for the light Lit the desert nicely - such a dark night The man just grinned and said with a nod Sir, it ‘twas not me - I believe it was God! There ‘tween a burro and sheep freshly shorn Cooed a little baby, not long ago born Parents huddled - three men gathered round Gazed lovingly, at a babe on the ground Well Cowboy was curious as men usually are & knew right there, the purpose of that star No doubt in his mind, that he was on hand, To witness a miracle - the worlds only perfect man The Babe stared at him, right into his soul Knew all about him, but how did he know?

Had piercing blue eyes that seemed to speak The cowboy got a message - knees grew weak Then a horse rip-snorted, he sat right up in bed!

Guess he’d been dreamin’, twas all in his head Jumped up with a start, realizing the dream It seemed so real, these things that he’d seen Then a voice came to him - somewhere within Said Cowboy - past is gone, you’re forgiven Trust your instincts inside, for I put ‘em there Remember I’m with you, here and everywhere Tend your horses, cattle and your fellow man For to do right by me, treat ‘em best as you can And remember now, to be kind to children Care for your soul, for you must make amends

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He pondered a while this message received Shore enough a miracle, is what he believed It rattled round in his head loud and clear Help your fellow man - both far and near Cowboy resolved to do better, best he could This ol’ world surely needs a bit more good Why then he felt warm and fuzzy all over Like a wild horse herd, running through clover As he sat there a-rubbin’ grog from his eyes Looks to the window - saw another surprise Perched on the sill - a snow-white Dove Knows it has to be, a sign from above Cowboy smiled & thought ‘man what a night’ Dove then nodded and took off in flight Twas no use a-trying to sleep after that Got up, got dressed & stuffed on his hat

Thank you for letting me share with you. I’d like to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and leave you with this parting thought: Remember that helping people out during this ol’ life is kind of like bathing... It’s something you ought do every day, or before long... you start to Stink!

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In addition to the five World Series events (#13 WSTR, #12 WSTR, #11 WSTR, #10 WSTR and #9 WSTR) Zamora hosted a few other events to give ropers more bang for their buck. The two-day event also included a #13 Handicap to kick things off and allow ropers a little warm-up time and a #11

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World Series Qualifier Albuquerque, New Mexico November 10-11, 2012 Zamora Roping Productions

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#13 Handicap Roping 1. Robert Joe / Kyle Roberts, 33.39, $2,390; 2. Leonel Muniz / Scooter Garcia, 35.32, $1,434; 3. Chip Roberts / Scooter Garcia, 35.96, $956 #13 World Series Qualifier 1. Travis Regensberg / Diego Castillo, 34.52, $4,032; 2. John English / Darin Simpson, 38.7, $2,688 #12 World Series Qualifier 1. David McCallister / Ben Torres, 36.1, $3,312; 2. Travis Regensberg / Ricky Wilson, 37.39, $2,208

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ynamite Arena is alive and well and welcoming ropers for the 2012 / 2013 winter season in Arizona.

No doubt one of the busiest places to rope throughout the winter season, Dynamite has always been the place for ropers to gather, rope and enjoy the sport.

With the Season Opener already in the past, the weekly events are filling up and ropers are already enjoying the great times at Dynamite.

Throughout the season, Dynamite opens the doors for ropers on Wednesdays and Sundays. Senior Wednesdays host two ropings which include a #10 and #12 Handicap. Dynamite Sundays hosts three ropings, the #10 Handicap, a #11 Handicap and a #13 Handicap roping.

These weekly events are always great ropings and full of lots of team roping action, fun and payouts!

On the horizon Dynamite also has a World Series Qualifier scheduled for the

end of December. The New Year’s World Series Qualifier will be held on December 28-30, 2012. This event will host an Open, #15 Handicap, #13 WSTR, #12 WSTR, #11 WSTR, #10 WSTR a #10 a #9 WSTR and a Heavy Weight #8 roping stretched over three days. This has become one of the biggest events of the winter season in Arizona and last year paid out over $400,000 in cash and prizes. It has a nice mix of World Series and jackpot events and utilizes two areas Friday through Sunday to ensure ropers can enjoy the events throughout the day without running late into the evening.

Dynamite Arena has become a roping paradise and for many years it has been the Mecca for team roping during the winter season in Arizona. No doubt its reputation has helped shape the sport and helped grow the sport of team roping into what it is today!

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enny Zamora owner and producer of Zamora Roping Productions has leased the Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds on North Pinal Avenue in Casa Grande, Arizona. Zamora will be producing ropings at the rodeo grounds from January 9, 2013 to March 17, 2013.

Zamora Roping Productions enjoyed a very successful season last year at the WW Arena East of Casa Grande. The ropings were so successful that the productions simply outgrew the facility, thus resulting in the move to the Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds for this winters’ events.

Zamora will produce ropings every Wednesday and on several weekends throughout the winter. The Wrangler Wednesday Season Opener will be January 9, 2013. The weekend season opener will be January 12-13, 2013.

Zamora and staff would like to invite all ropers to come experience some great team roping events this winter at the Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds.

Good luck and go get the money!

Kenny Zamora

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f you’re coming to Arizona this winter, come on. Everyone is starting to have their ropings and as December rolls around, it will be the hottest place in the country to rope!

The NAA (National All Amateurs) would like to welcome all of the ropers to Arizona this year. They have a long

list of events scheduled to entertain the crowds and to award great amounts of cash and prizes throughout the winter season. With many past seasons of great events under their belts, NAA events have become hot-spots all across the valley and will continue to offer ropers events that fit their budgets and their need for great team roping action.

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member. A National All Amateur’s Membership is required to rope in any NAA event. Memberships can be purchased for $40 at any NAA event.

However, if you are over 70 years old, your membership is free. Any membership that was purchased after September 1, 2012 is good through 2013, but if you had a NAA membership from last year, it will expire December 31, 2012.

For those who have an Elite number, you can rope in all NAA ropings, but the same rules apply as that of the cards association. That means two Elites can’t rope together if their combined handicap exceeds the roping number.

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I really want to tip my hat to USTRC for making that type of commitment to our sport. I had a chance to win some of that money in the #13 Preliminary roping. I was high call by almost three seconds, needing to be a long 11 seconds on the final steer to wrap up the win. I could only catch a leg, alas, back to the practice pen (I love this sport.)

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for nearly 5 million in cash and prizes.

Still, I have to admit that the number of ropers, payout figures, and the rest that is delivered at the USTRC Finals year after year, is so staggering that it loses some of its eye-popping impact. I don’t mean to sound callous about it, but every year, as ridiculous as it is, it’s the same… the USTRC Finals are phenomenal!

This year, however, there was a different feel, a feel that has been missing from the National Finals of Team Roping for a few years now… and it wasn’t just me who noticed. The difference was the overall feeling of excitement about the event and team roping in general. Ropers were just excited about being there and there seemed to be a renewed feeling of energy about roping in general.

Of course, there’s no way of telling how this will play out, but it can’t be bad.

I’ve been to nearly every NFTR since they began, and in my experience, the overall vibe of ropers at the NFTR is a pretty A good indicator of how the season ahead will fare. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen it like this, and I hope that trend continues to hold true.

Cesar De La Cruz Joins the Chute Help Arena Team Chute Help Welcomes the First Member of The Chute Help Arena Team: Cesar De La Cruz Chute Help has made it’s mark on the roping world, and it continues to bring fresh ideas to the practice pen and competition arena. Chute Help is proud to announce Cesar De La Cruz as the first member of the newly formed Chute Help Arena Team.

Chute Help and De La Cruz plan to take WNFR 2012 and all of 2013 by storm by showing every roper they come across the benefits of Chute Help equipment through social media, web, print and live promotional efforts.

The first stop for the team is WNFR 2012 where De La Cruz has qualified for his 7th time in a row. He will be signing autographs, and talking about new training products with customers. All of this will take place at the Chute Help booth at Cowboy Christmas in the Las Vegas

Convention Center, booth 325, December 6th-15th. Visit the Chute Help Facebook page to find autograph signing times and appearances. De La Cruz will also help introduce the new Hail Cesar merchandise line.

Hail Cesar is not just t-shirts and hats compiled together. It is a platform for people who share the same attitude toward horsemanship as Chute Help. Hail Cesar will include Facebook and Twitter updates

by De La Cruz himself answering questions from fans, and giving a few pointers on rope horse training. The Hail Cesar clothing line will release the first few items at WNFR 2012. Join the Chute Help Facebook page to receive updates on the development of Hail Cesar and its products.

Chute Help would like to invite everyone to come by the booth at WNFR 2012 and see the brand new Kinector, the newest Chute Help training tool, which can be viewed on www.chutehelp.com.

Come by and meet Cesar De La Cruz and become part of the Chute Help Arena Team. Hail Cesar.

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(18 months and 47 events) faster than any rider ever.

“The first title was great, but the second one is even better,” said Alves.

“Every bull rider dreams of winning the World Championship, and to do it twice is very special.”

For the second year in a row, the World Finals drew almost 70,000 fans through five days. The PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals are the richest bull riding event on the planet with a total purse of $2.2 million, including the $1 million bonus to the World Champion.

Robson Palermo also entered the record books, becoming the first rider to win the World Finals event title three times, and also the first to win it in backto-back seasons. Palermo finished with 439.25 points and earned $304,333, including $250,000 for the World Finals Event title. He also won the Event Finals title in 2008 and 2011, and has earned $2,339,783 in his career.

History On Two Fronts

By Jack Carnefix – Courtesy of PBR

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ilvano Alves became the first rider in Professional Bull Riders history to win back-to-back Built Ford Tough Series World Championships on Sunday in front of 15,361 fans at the Thomas & Mack Center. Alves earned $1 million for winning the World Championship to bring his season earnings to $1,464,475.

In 2011, Alves became the first rider to win the World Championship the year after winning the Rookie of the Year title.

Alves has career earnings of $3,248,019, and reached another milestone when he surpassed $3 million faster than any bull rider in history, achieving it in 76 events and 28 months. He also reached $2 million (23 months and 58 events), and $1 million

Jeff Robinson named Stock Contractor of the Year for the third year in row.

Robinson is only the fourth contractor in the PBR to win the honor at least three years in a row.

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Alves is the first rider in PBR history to win back-to-back world titles and only the fourth rider - following Adriano Moraes (3), Chris Shivers (2) and Justin McBride (2) - to win the world title more than once.

Emilio Resende was named the PBR Rookie of the Year with $271,470, including $181,833 after a second-place finish at the World Finals. Resende earned $25,000 when he won the championship round with 89.75 points on David’s Dream (Circle T/3B Bucking Bulls).

Asteroid (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo) won the World Champion Bull title with 93.25 points, beating defending champion Bushwacker (Julio Moreno/Richard Oliveira) by 1/4 of a point. Asteroid was 46.50 points in the Built Ford Tough Championship Round on Sunday while Bushwacker was 46.25 points.

Smackdown (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve/Julie Rosen) finished third with 92.25 points followed by Buckey (Wentz Bucking Bulls) with 91.50 points, Rock & Roll (K-C Bucking Bulls/Spark-lin Acres/BadCompany/Ohl) with 90 points, and David’s Dream (Circle

In a hard-fought battle that has seen the top two bulls go back and forth for the past two seasons, it was Asteroid, owned by Jeff Talley and Gene Melton who finally won this year’s World Champion Bull title.

T Ranch & Rodeo) with 89.50 points.

2008 World Champion Guilherme Marchi finished second in the BFTS season standings after a fourth-place finish in the World Finals. It is the fourth time that Marchi has finished second, and the eighth straight year that he has finished in the Top 7. L.J. Jenkins finished third for the season while Valdiron de Oliveira was fourth, and Austin Meier was fifth.

Injury Arkansas rider Justin Koon was the lone rider unable to finish this year’s World Finals because of injuries. Koon sustained a concussion, broken left forearm, broken jaw, lacerated chin and multiple bruises of the right shoulder and arm when he hit the bull’s head during his ride in Round 4.

Meier and two-time World Champion Chris Shivers, who made his final out on Sunday, shared the Lane Frost/Brent Thurman Award, which is presented to the bull rider with the highest-marked ride at the World Finals. Shivers won Round 3 with 90.75 points on Shepherd Hills Sod Buster (D&H Cattle/Luthy/Shepherd Hills Cutlery), and Meier won Round 5 with 90.75 points on Shepherd Hills Trapper (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo).

Chad Besplug won $161.718 to capture the Glen Keeley Award, presented to the Canadian bull rider who earns the most money during the season.

Brazilian newcomer Emilio Resende capped a stellar rookie season by finishing second at the World Finals.

Resende was third in rookie earnings with $89,000 when he arrived in Las Vegas and by the time he left he pocketed more than $271,000 to win the 2012 Rookie of the Year title.

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2012 Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series Season Standings 1. Silvano Alves, $1,464,475.61, 12,201.25 2. Guilherme Marchi, $331,421.66, 11,542 3. L.J. Jenkins, $239,935.66, 10,621.25 4. Valdiron de Oliveira, $208,724.52, 10,608.25 5. Austin Meier, $311,728.81, 10,249.75 6. Renato Nunes, $254,709.57, 9,859.75 7. Robson Palermo, $466,599.60, 9,681.25 8. J.B. Mauney, $313,340.27, 9,273.25 9. Marco Eguchi, $226,255.50, 7,699.25 10. Fabiano Vieira, $191,399.08, 7,677.25 11. Luke Snyder, $208,540.07, 7,585 12. Emilio Resende, $271,470.62, 6,910.75

13. Mike Lee, $147,952.34, 6,088 14. Ryan Dirteater, $112,208.12, 5,749.50 15. Harve Stewart, $150,975.16, 5,523 16. Cody Nance, $131,580.54, 5,068.25 17. Stormy Wing, $93,296.23, 5,062.50 18. Ben Jones, $115,844.10, 4,840.75 19. Kody Lostroh, $158,470.75, 4,700 20. Ty Pozzobon, $106,451.16, 4,683.25 21. Chase Outlaw, $170,203.48, 4,186.50 22. Chris Shivers, $131,270, 4,060.50 23. Douglas Duncan, $90,687, 3,842.50 24. Justin Koon, $72,854.25, 3,737.50 25. Caleb Sanderson, $75,156.05, 3,627

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t’s funny how life rolls on and people continue to fight against all odds to enjoy what they love to do. I just stumbled on an article about an old friend that made me think of this. When I was younger and my friend lived closer, we visited almost every week. This guy had ‘magic’ about him. In addition, he was an exceptional horseman. I watched him with awe many times on the back of a horse. I also witnessed as his life fell apart on two separate occasions. One time during one of these dark moments, I went to visit him on a ranch where he was working. He was living in a cargo box and not a very big one at that, it was maybe 8x10 feet at most. Even at that time, though, he had that great smile and that obvious charm still about him.

My friend moved on and although I heard his name mentioned several times over the years, I really lost contact with him. In fact, to this day, I have not talked to him in, I bet, 10 years. The last time I saw him was during the darkest days of my life and I was impressed and lifted up knowing he was there. For that I thank him.

Today, however, I stumbled on a story about my old friend and found out he has made it to the top of his game and is now a world champion. It is nice to see his name in print and know that through all of his ups and downs, he finally reached his pinnacle. I bet it won’t be the last time I get to read about him either, as I know he will continue to work hard to reach his goals in life.

How do I know this? Well, I think it is something that lies in all of us; a drive, a determination, a burning desire to do our best. This is a hard thing to capture and control and very easy to give up on.

However, it lies in all of us and I encourage you to find yours, whatever it may be, and work towards fulfilling it. And, to my friend, if this article finds you, Congratulations partner!

Until next time – “Dirt” Keep it under your feet!

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One Last Time Throughout the week, the PBR took time to honor retiring athletes. Among those who recently retired during the season or were competing for the last time in Las Vegas were Wiley Petersen, Colby Yates, Unabomber, Black Pearl and No. 2, along with fan favorites and former World Champions Chicken on a Chain and Chris Shivers.

As fate would have it, Chicken and Shivers met up on Saturday night in Round 4 of the World Finals.

Chicken, who won the world title in 2007 and was making his record-setting seventh appearance at the Finals, bucked off the two-time World Champion in 6.73 seconds in what was billed as a matchup for the ages.

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National Steer Roping Finals Patterson Lassos Title on Final Run! Kansas Champion Wins Race to the Finish by Just $418 over 16-time World Champion, Trevor Brazile.

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ocky Patterson knew he needed to be fast. The 2012 Steer Roping World Championship depended on it. Patterson was. He posted a 10.3-second run to win the 10th go-round at the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping and outlast Trevor Brazile by $418 to win his third Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Championship. What’s impressive is that Patterson has won them all in the last four years. What’s more impressive is that the Pratt, Kansas, cowboy dominated Saturday night in the final five rounds of the two-day competition.

“This is the closest race in years,” said announcer Charlie Throckmorton, who called the action at his 13th NFSR this weekend. “This is the way it’s supposed to be.”

Patterson had held the world standings lead since the fourth go-round, but had two no-times on Friday night. That nearly took him out of contention to place in the top five in the 10-round aggregate race. Brazile, who won the average with 131.7 seconds on 10 runs, held a distinct advantage – as the average winner, the Decatur, Texas, cowboy pocketed a bonus of $15,231.

Patterson was the last roper to compete Saturday night knowing he needed to win the final go-round and hope he earned an average check if he were to catch Brazile.

Patterson’s 10.3 did both – he finished fifth in the average – making that single run worth $8,308.

“A guy always dreams of winning the first one,” said Patterson, 46, who won his first Montana Silversmiths gold buckle in 2009. “Anytime you get to compete in the same arena as Trevor Brazile is a privilege and to be able to come out on top is unbelievable.

“I think knowing how fast I had to be helped, because I don’t rope as fast as some of the guys normally, so I knew I had to go at him.”

Patterson placed in seven go-rounds and won three. In fact, he placed in all five

rounds on Saturday night, winning two. Of his $29,731, more than $21,000 came on the final night.

“That’s just great competition,” said Brazile, a 16-time World Champion who leads the all around standings heading to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December. “When everyone executes, it’s where the chips fall. I was more proud of my performance this week as I have ever been. I feel like I executed better this week, and I don’t feel like I left anything on the table.”

“At the end of the day, I have no regrets.

My hat’s off to Rocky. That was a lot of pressure he had to overcome as well.”

The NFSR was a four-man race from the start, including the year-end leader Cody Lee of Gatesville, Texas, and third-place finisher Vin Fisher, Jr. of Andrews, Texas.

When Lee faltered through the rugged 10 rounds, the other three remained tightly knitted. It came down to the final round to decide the world title.

Of course, it helped that Patterson had roped lights out all night long.

“Everybody knew Trevor was in the lead coming in tonight,” Patterson said. “You can spend a lot of your time worrying about Trevor when you don’t need to, because Trevor is going to take care of Trevor. He’s not going to mess up, so you just have to take care of yourself.”

Brazile and Mike Chase of McAlester, Oklahoma, are the only two cowboys to rope and tie down all 10 steers. The result was Brazile’s first NFSR average championship.

“That was great competition that came down to the wire,” Brazile said. “I hope the steer roping fans turned out, because they would’ve missed a good one if they didn’t.”

Just like the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the event consisted of 10 go-rounds to determine the PRCA World Champion and the final 2012 PRCA Steer Roping World Standings.

The Lazy E Arena was built to host the NFSR in 1984 by E.K. Gaylord II. In 2009, the Oklahoma state Legislature unanimously passed a resolution to change the name of the event to honor the late Clem McSpadden, who served for many

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years in the Oklahoma Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives while also building a reputation as one of the best announcers in rodeo history. He worked the steer roping finals a record 27 times.

McSpadden was also known as the “Voice of the Lazy E.” A portion of the proceeds from the 2012 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping will be donated to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City and the Clem McSpadden Endowed Chair at Oklahoma State University.

The 2012 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping was presented by National Saddlery, with support from Wrangler, American Farmers & Ranchers Insurance, Boyd Gaming, Montana Silversmiths, the American Quarter Horse Association, Justin Boots, Priefert Ranch & Rodeo Equipment, Ram Rodeo, John Vance Auto Group, Pendleton Whisky, Purina Mills, Kyler Cattle Company, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, The Oklahoman, One Stop Copy Shop, the Fairfield Inn & Suites-Edmond, Best Western-Edmond and the Comfort Suites-Edmond.

The Clem McSpadden NFSR was a Lazy E Production. For more information on the NFSR or other Lazy E events, contact the Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282- RIDE, (800) 595RIDE or visit www.lazye.com.

Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping Lazy E Arena, Nov. 2-3, 2012 Round 1 1. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla., 10.8 seconds, $5,077; 2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 11.9, $4,077; 3. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 12.0, $3,077; 4. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 12.1, $2,077; 5. Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla., 12.5, $1,077 Round 2 1. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 10.8 seconds, $5,077; 2. (tie) Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz., and Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 12.0, $3,577 each; 4. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla., 12.5, $2,077; 5. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla., 13.1, $1,077 Round 3 1. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 12.2 seconds, $5,077; 2. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla., 12.6, $4,077; 3.

Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 12.8, $3,077; 4. Cody Scheck, Ellinwood, Kan., 12.9, $2,077; 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas, 13.7, $1,077 Round 4 1. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 12.0 seconds, $5,077; 2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 12.2, $4,077; 3.

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Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 11.0, $2,077; 5. (tie) J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., and Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas, 13.3, $538 each.

Round 6 1. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 10.2 seconds, $5,077; 2. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 11.0, $4,077; 3. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla., 11.4, $3,077; 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 11.5, $2,077; 5. Kim Ziegelgruber, Edmond, Okla., 11.8, $1,077 Round 7 1. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla., 11.2 seconds, $5,077; 2. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 11.6, $4,077; 3. Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla., 11.8,

$3,077; 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 12.0, $2,077; 5. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 13.6, $1,077 Round 8 1. Cody Scheck, Ellinwood, Kan., 12.1 seconds, $5,077; 2. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla., 12.5, $4,077; 3. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 13.4, $3,077; 4. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 13.5, $2,077; 5. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz., 13.9, $1,077 Round 9 1. Cody Scheck, Ellinwood, Kan., 9.5 seconds, $5,077; 2. Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla., 11.0, $4,077; 3. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D., 11.1, $3,077; 4. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 11.8, $2,077; 5. (tie) Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., and J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 12.0, $538 Each Round 10 1. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 10.3 seconds, $5,077; 2. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 10.8, $4,077; 3. Kim Ziegelgruber, Edmond, Okla., 11.1,

2012 Turquoise Circuit Standings All-Around 1. Lane Siggins, Ruidoso Downs, NM, $16,935; 2.

Chance Kelton, Mayer, AZ, $12,147; 3. Shank Edwards, Tatum, NM, $12,032; 4. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, NM, $11,417; 5. Brent Lewis, Pinon, NM, $11,303; 6. Cutter Parsons, Marana, AZ, $11,208; 7. Jared Green, Socoro, NM, $10,820; 8.

Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, $7,246; 9. Rick Kieckhefer, Prescott, AZ, $6,868; 10. JoDan Mirabal, Grants, NM, $6,694; 11. Johnny Salvo, Horse Springs, NM, $6,332; 12. Bill Snure, Douglas, AZ, $5,478; 13. Clay Parsons, Marana, AZ, $4,868; 14. Chase Massengill, Santa Fe, NM, $3,659; 15. Fran Orozco Marchand, Omak, WA, $3,123 Bareback Riding 1. Wyatt Hancock, Taylor, AZ, $9,156; 2. Jared Green, Socoro, NM, $8,637; 3. Shon Gibson, Taylor, AZ, $5,595; 4. Luke Creasy, Brownfield, AB, $5,133; 5. Tony Buckman, La Mesa, NM, $4,417; 6. Chauncey Kirby, Ft. McDowell, AZ, $2,761; 7.

Tom McFarland, Bowie, TX, $2,425; 8. Fran Orozco Marchand, Omak, WA, $1,433; 9. Sam Stuart, Lovington, NM, $654; 10. Trevor Haught, Tucson, AZ, $636; 11. Tyler Staker, Taylor, AZ, $605; 12.

John Killian, Chino Valley, AZ, $215 Steer Wrestling 1. Damian Padilla, Rio Rico, AZ, $9,789; 2. Trevor Duhon, Phoenix, AZ, $8,041; 3. Pepe Arballo, Wittman, AZ, $7,173; 4. Clayton Tuchscherer, Dona Ana, NM, $6,633; 5. Cutter Parsons, Marana, AZ, $5,854; 6. Cody Moore, Artesia, NM, $5,770; 7.

Tanner Houston, Tucson, AZ, $5,366; 8. Dean McIntyre, Wickenburg, AZ, $4,966; 9. Cody Glover, Marana, AZ, $4,850; 10. Brandon Bates, Winslow, AZ, $4,212; 11. Jacob Antone, Crownpoint, NM, $3,455; 12. Kurt Stallings, Clovis, NM, $3,251; 13. Cimarron Thompson, Hobbs, NM, $2,776; 14.

Tanner Robinson, Mesilla Park, NM, $1,855; 15.

Christian Pettigrew, Ft. Sumner, NM, $1,787 Team Roping (Header) 1. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, AZ, $22,313; 2. Levi Lewis, Apache Junction, AZ, $15,413; 3. Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, AZ, $15,047; 4. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, AZ, $14,862; 5. Tom Richards, Humboldt, AZ, $14,222; 6. Aaron Tsinigine, Tuba City, AZ, $11,941; 7. Bobby Baize, Anthony, NM, $5,519; 8. Bobby Boyd DVM, Midland, TX, $4,463; 9. Wyatt Althoff, Gilbert, AZ, $4,311; 10.

Chance Kiehne, Eagar, AZ, $4,281; 11. Anthony Calmelat, Tucson, AZ, $4,083; 12. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, NM, $4,067; 13. Josh Siggins, Ruidoso Downs, NM, $3,676; 14. Rodee Walraven, Datil, NM, $3,583; 15. Brock Hanson, Casa Grande, AZ, $3,137 Team Roping (Heeler) 1. Cesar de la Cruz, Tucson, AZ, $14,862; 2. Nick Sarchett, Phoenix, AZ, $14,222; 3. Brent Tryon, Queen Creek, AZ, $13,724; 4. Lane Siggins, Ruidoso Downs, NM, $13,164; 5. Cory Petska, Marana, AZ, $8,846; 6. Tyler Getzwiller, Scottsdale, AZ, $8,361; 7. Johnny Salvo, Horse Springs, NM, $5,116; 8. Byron Wilkerson, Duncan, AZ, $4,637; 9. Shain Sproul, Las Cruces, NM, $4,463; 10. TJ Brown, Payson, AZ, $4,311; 11. Michael Calmelat, Tucson, AZ, $4,083; 12. Brian Sullivan, Peralta, NM, $3,661; 13. Tim Gonzales, Las Lunas, NM, $3,493; 14. Estevan Castillo, Veguita, NM, $3,148; 15. Justin Loya, Los Lunas, NM, $3,024 Saddle Bronc 1. Taos Muncy, Corona, NM, $11,482; 2. Cody Taton, Corona, NM, $7,595; 3. Brandon Biebelle, San Lorenzo, NM, $6,591; 4. Darrell Triplett, Waterflow, NM, $3,194; 5. Cooper DeWitt, Rio Rico, AZ, $3,007; 6. Casey Sisk, Corona, NM, $2,889; 7. Shaun Ebert, Pearce, AZ, $2,748; 8.

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$3,077; 4. (tie) Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, and Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla., 11.5, $1,577 Average after 10 Rounds 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 131.7 seconds on 10 head, $15,231; 2. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla., 193.4, $12,231; 3. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 128.7 on nine, $9,231; 4. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 133.2, $6,231; 5. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 94.6 on eight, $3,231 Final world standings 1. Rocky Patterson, $91,931.66; 2. Trevor Brazile, $91,513.36; 3. Vin Fisher Jr., $86,503.18; 4. Cody Lee, $67,398.78; 5. Mike Chase, $53,700.09; 6.

Chet Herren, $49,645.80; 7. Jess Tierney, $45,515.23; 8. J.P. Wickett, $44,436.62; 9. Chance Kelton, $44,007.36; 10. Kim Ziegelgruber, 42,527.14; 11. Cody Scheck, $40,300.78; 12. Dan Fisher, $40,246.67; 13. Rod Hartness, $38,815.36; 14. Ralph Williams, $38,306.97; 15. Landon McClaugherty, $32,012.69

Sventek, Chino Valley, AZ, $846; 11. Olan Borg, Roswell, NM, $798; 12. Fran Orozco Marchand, Omak, WA, $771; 13. Jeb Loney, Tularosa, NM, $591; 14. Jason Amon, Payson, AZ, $435; 15.

Garrison DeWitt, Rio Rico, AZ, $396 Tie-Down Roping 1. Kyle Dutton, Mesilla Park, NM, $15,164; 2.

Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, $11,368; 3. Shank Edwards, Tatum, NM, $10,496; 4. Jerrad Hofstetter, Portales, NM, $8,633; 5. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, NM, $6,963; 6. Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, $6,868; 7. Cutter Parsons, Marana, AZ, $5,353; 8.

Cliff Kirkpatrick, Lovington, NM, $4,401; 9. JoDan Mirabal, Grants, NM, $4,355; 10. Rick Kieckhefer, Prescott, AZ, $3,928; 11. Lane Siggins, Ruidoso Downs, NM, $3,770; 12. Clay Parsons, Marana, AZ, $3,738; 13. Beau Marshall, Truth or Consequ, NM, $3,684; 14. J.D. Kibbe, Portales, NM, $3,577; 15. Tyson Runyan, Silver City, NM, $3,380 Steer Roping 1. Chance Kelton, Mayer, AZ, $11,875; 2. Brent Lewis, Pinon, NM, $8,657; 3. Rob Denny, Willcox, AZ, $5,131; 4. Rick Kieckhefer, Prescott, AZ, $2,940; 5. Bill Snure, Douglas, AZ, $2,352; 6.

Pecos Shannon, Lordsburg, NM, $1,273; 7. Shank Edwards, Tatum, NM, $1,261; 8. Doug Bean, Scottsdale, AZ, $243; 9. Tom Stuart, Paulden, AZ, $229; 10. Keith Wilkerson, Duncan, AZ, $229 Bull Riding 1. Scottie Knapp, Albuquerque, NM, $9,605; 2.

Rankin Lindsey, Hillsboro, NM, $6,754; 3. Terrance Granger, Tuba City, AZ, $5,884; 4. Cody Heffernan, Singleton, Austra, lia, $4,534; 5. Justin Scarbrough, Chino Valley, AZ, $4,475; 6. Daniel Etsitty, Kayenta, AZ, $3,164; 7. Chad Martin, Phoenix, AZ, $2,787; 8. Guytin Tsosie, Farmington, NM, $2,724; 9. Camo Mullins, Phoenix, AZ, $2,464; 10. Jared Green, Socoro, NM, $2,184; 11. G-Man Hale, Alamogordo, NM, $2,125; 12. Dan Curtin, Show Low, AZ, $1,970; 13. Cody Schneider, Canyon, TX, $1,833; 14. Marvin Begay, Rough Rock, AZ, $1,808; 15.

Craig Begay, Rough Rock, AZ, $1,134

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NEW MEXICO RODEO ASSOCIATION www.nmrodeo.org APPROVED STOCK CONTRACTORS 2012 W/A Rodeo Company Buster Webb 505-632-2350 6 X 6 Rodeo Company Carl Bradley 575-758-3459 Tsosie Brothers Rodeo Company Harrison or Tommie Tsosie 505-368-4315 Casper Baca Rodeo Company Casper Baca 505-287-9534

NMRA Elite Sponsor

Healy Foundation Incentive Barrel Racing Sponsors Paul’s Vet Supply - Roswell, NM Navajo Refining Co.- Artesia, NM Dickenson Implement, Purina Nutrena Dealer - Tucumcari, NM

Incentive Calf Roping Sponsors M and M Awards Apparel Brookston, TX Duke City Redi-Mix Moriarty, NM

Steer Wrestling Sponsors Rich Ford - Albuquerque, NM Parker Saddlery - Los Lunas, NM Desert Greens Equipment Belen, NM Tolbert Horse Transport Belen, NM

Crossroads Rodeo Company Mark Sanchez 970-739-3851

NMRA-APPROVED FIELD SECRETARIES - 2012 Janice Aragon 505/366-4929

Jana Muncy 505/238-9415

Susi Kaufman 928/587-3478

Amber Gillreath 505/235-9216

New NMRA Contact Information!

State Secretary - Carrie Richardson 575/937-0851 Address: NMRA P.O. Box 1101 Capitan, NM 88316 575/937-0851

Albuquerque Equine Clinic Albuquerque, NM Horsin’ Around Belen, NM T&T Trailer Sales - Belen, NM Charlie’s Paint & Body Belen, NM BS Transport, Inc. Los Lunas, NM Carolyn Bader - Peralta, NM

Bareback Sponsors

Inc. Team Roping – Header Sponsors

Saddle Bronc Sponsors

Ed Healy - Taos, NM Lynn Martinez - Springer, NM Alta Fuels - Alamosa, CO

Inc. Team Roper – Heeler Sponsors Ed Healy - Taos, NM Wells Fargo - Springer, NM Kiowa Hunting Service Raton, NM

Harvey’s Feed - Ruidoso Downs, NM MONA-VIE - Tina Webb Jarad Anderson Sydni Blanchard Albuquerque, NM White Mountain Chiropractic, Inc.Ruidoso, NM Sankey Rodeo School

Golden Equipment Co. Bentley Chiropractic Farmington, NM Chenault Consulting Inc.Bloomfield, NM

Ranch Bronc Sponsors Bradley Supply - Clayton, NM

Bull Riding Sponsors Bradley Supply - Clayton, NM

The NMRA is accepting Central Entry Secretary Applications.

Send Applications to NMRA Office at PO Box 1101 Capitan, NM 88316 NMRA Membership Application and General Information can be found at www.nmrodeo.org.

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President - John Adams - 575/779-3105 • Vice President - Tim Lamb - 575/403-9939 • Bareback Director - Allan Godfrey - 575/704-2837 Open Calf Roping Director - Rylan Edgmon - 575/740-3492 • Incentive Calf Roping Director - OPEN • Breakaway Director - Bellamie Mason - 505/486-2080 Saddle Bronc Director - Chance Barnes - 505/320-2419 • Steer Wrestling Director - OPEN • Bull Riding Director - OPEN Ranch Bronc Riding Director - OPEN • Open Team Roping Director - Brian Sullivan - 575/644-9243 • Inc. Team Roping Director - Lee Knox - 575/937-7486 Barrel Racing Director - Laura Haines - 505/835-2460 • Inc. Barrel Racing Director - OPEN • Judges Coordinator - Stoney Neufang - 520/241-0414 State Secretary - Carrie Richardson - 575/937-0851 • Central Entry Secretary - OPEN

Congratulations to All of the 2012 NMRA Finals Champions

Average 1. Jennifer Scalva, 2.65/1, $396; 2. Jori Flom, 3.13/1, $29 7,; 3. April Pablo, 4.16/1, $207

October 20-21, 2012 Abiquiu, NM

Open Calf Roping

Bareback 1st Go 1. JR Chino, 71, Buckle 2nd Go 1. Zach Nugent, 74, Buckle Average 1. Zach Nugent, 141, $198; 2. JR Chino, 132, $148; 3. Danny Chandler, 125, $104

Saddle Bronc Riding 1st Go 1. Chance Barnes, 76, $200; 2. Christian Stremler, 73, $133 2nd Go 1. Christian Stremler, 75, $200; 2. Wyatt Lindsey, 71, $133 Average 1. Christian Stemler, 148, $200; 2. Wyatt Lindsey, 137, $133

Ranch Saddle Bronc 1st Go 1. Allan Godfrey, 66, Buckle 2nd Go 1. Pat Garcia, 73, Buckle Average 1. Allan Godfrey, 133, $300

Bull Riding No Qualified Rides

Steer Wrestling 1st Go 1. Preston McCullar, 4.3, $510; 2/3. Kyle Maez, 4.9, $317; 2/3. Bill Claunch, 4.9, $317; 4. William Jim, 6, $128 2nd Go 1. Jake Trujillo, 4.6, $510; 2/3. Kyle Francis, 5.4, $317; 2/3. Bill Claunch, 5.4, $317; 4.

Preston McCullar, 6.1, $128 Average 1. Bill Claunch, 10.3, $510; 2. Preston McCullar, 10.4, $380; 3. Wyatt Lindsay, 20.6, $255; 4. William Jim, 29, $128

Breakaway 1st Go 1. April Pablo, 4. 16 , $540; 2. Amber Moore, 4.72, $360 2nd Go 1. Jennifer Scalva, 2.65, $540; 2. Jori Flom, 3.13, $360

1st Go 1. Beau Marshall, 8.3, $400; 2. Kit Pettigrew, 8.5, $300; 3 Rylan Edgmon, 8.9, $200; 4.

Kooper Saiz, 9, $100 2nd Go 1. Rusty Van Solen, 10.5, $400; 2. Rylan Edgmon, 10.6, $300; 3. Bryce Runyon, 11.1, $200; 4/5. Tyson Runyon, 11.5, $50; 4/5.

Beau Marshall, 11.5, $50 Average 1. Rylan Edgmon, 19.5, $600; 2. Beau Marshall, 19.8, $450; 3. Bryce Runyon, 21.4, $300; 4. Ty Anderson, 22, $150

Incentive Calf Roping 1st Go 1. Pryce Marez, 11.7, $280; 2. Pecos Peralta, 14.2, $186 2nd Go 1. Pecos Peralta, 17.9, $280; 2. Charlie Hall, 19.9, $186 Average 1. Pecos Peralta, 32.1, $280; 2. Pryce Marez, 33.2, $186

Open Team Roping 1st Go 1. Brian Sullivan / Pedro Maestas, 5.1, $300 2nd Go 1. Beau Lamb / Frank Padilla, 6.1, $300 Average 1. Beau Lamb / Frank Padilla, 11.8, $600; 2.

Christian Sanchez / Brian Sullivan, 12.5, $400

Watch future issues of The All-Around and NMRA Website for more information on upcoming NMRA winter convention in January.

Performance Team Roping Sat. Oct. 20 1. Bill Claunch / Albert Claunch, 6.7, $260 Open Barrel Race 1st Go 1. Denise Chambliss, 17.053, $343; 2. Kelly Waide, 17.433,; 3. Kelsi Walraven, 17.597, $180 2nd Go 1. Tiffany Aragon, 17.062, $343; 2. Melissa Trujillo, 17.294, $257; 3. Denise Chambliss, 17.384, $180 Average 1. Denise Chambliss, 34.437, $457; 2. Tiffany Aragon, 35. 057, $343; 3. Melissa Trujillo, 25.149, $240

Incentive Barrel Race 1st Go 1. Melissa Trujillo, 17.855, $343; 2. Ciera LeFebre, 17.945,; 3. Tiffany Aragon, 17.995, $180 2nd Go 1. Leighann Scribner, 17.899, $343; 2. Nancy Velasquez, 18.076, $257; 3. Kristi Johnson, 18.108, $180 Average 1. Maria Hamilton, 36.533, $457; 2. Kristi Johnson, 36.568, $343; 3. Carrie Richardson, 36.718, $240

Incentive Team Roping 1st Go 1. Robert Martinez / B.J. Montoya, 6.6, $624; 2/3. Mike Fresquez / B.J. Montoya, 7.3, $390; 2/3. Leo Martinez / Frank Padilla, 7.3, $390; 4. Bill Claunch / Albert Claunch, 7.4, $156 2nd Go 1. Sterling Cowdry / Eddie Abeyta, 5.4, $624; 2. Brian Sullivan / Brandon Kuykendall, 6.1, $468; 3. Beau Lamb / Marcus Elkins, 6.7, $312; 4. Robbie Proffitt / Jim Knopp, 7, $156 Average 1. Beau Lamb / Marcus Elkins, 14.5, $832; 2. Andreas Sanchez / Christian Sanchez, 15.8, $624; 3. Brian Sullivan / Brandon Kuykendall, 16.1, $416; 4. Beau Lamb / Tim Lamb, 20, $208

2012 NMRA Six Pack Series Champions Ranch Bronc Riding - No Winner Saddle Bronc – No Winner Bareback – Zach Nugent Bull Riding – No Winner Steer Wrestling – Wyatt Lindsay Breakaway – Shelby Montano Calf Roping – Christian Martinez Inc. Calf Roping – Pecos Peralta Open TR Header – Cooper Wimberly Open TR Heeler – Pedro Maestas Inc. TR Header – Andreas Sanchez Inc. TR Heeler – Frank Padilla Barrel Racing – Caren Lamb Inc. Barrel Racing – Kristi Johnson

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GRAND CANYON PRO RODEO ASSOCIATION 2012 GCPRA Board of Directors President: Paul Carmen Vice President: Clay Parsons Director at Large: Arnold Burrell Str. Wrestling: Randy Ternan Open Calf Roping: Joe Moody

Inc. Calf Roping: Willard Moody Open Team Roping: Whip Lewis Inc. Team Roping: Todd Zipprich Breakaway: Mandy Sproul Barrel Racing: Juli Miller

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Bareback: Tanner Ramirez Saddle Bronc: Logan Wescott Bull Riding: Samuel De La Cruz Judging Coordinator: Gordie Kesler State Secretary: Andi Tedder

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GCPRA Approved Stock Contractors: W/A Rodeo Company • Slash M Rodeo Company • T5 - Manuel Murrietta • V Heart Rodeo Company – Cody Resor

Please be sure to check out our website at www.GCPRA.com for the latest updates and rodeo information GCPRA: P.O. Box 50476, Parks, AZ 86018 • State Secretary Shelly Howell - (623) 249-9506

GCPRA CES Phone Numbers: Rough Stock & Timed Events: (623) 455-8339 Team Roping: (623) 455-8385 • Turnouts: (623) 455-8339 THE GCPRA HAS A NEW WEBSITE - GCPRA.NET

FOR COMPLETE RODEO EVENTS AND INFORMATION VISIT GCPRA.NET

2013 GCPRA Rodeo Info/Schedule January 12 & 13, 2013 (GCPRA Lead Sanction) GCPRA Membership Drive Rodeo (2 seperate rodeos) Marana Heritage Arena Marana, AZ January 26 & 27, 2013 (GCPRA Lead Sanction) 7th Annual Friends of the Fair Rodeo Lake Havasu City, AZ

Ram Rodeo AVI Resort & Casino RV Master Techs Arizona Machinery John Deere Boot Barn Arizona Sport Trucks RV Pendleton Whiskey

2012 Event Jacket Sponsors Bull Riding - De La Cruz Trucking Inc. Team Roping Heading & Heeling - FSI Cube and Pellet Open Calf Roping Marana Stockyards Saddle Bronc - J.D. Ritter Construction Co.

February 16 & 17, 2013 Gila Bend Butterfield Stage Days Gila Bend, AZ

Troop Fuel

Please visit the GCPRA website, www.gcpra.net for more upcoming rodeos!

Earnhardt Auto Centers

Incentive Calf Roping Ingram Quarter Horses

St. Lukes Sports Medicine Team

Barrel Racing - Freedom RV

Glynn Thrower Photography

Inc. Barrel Racing - Post’s Feed & Supply

GCPRA Would Like To Thank All of the Sponsors Who Helped Make 2012 A Success!

2012-2013 GCPRA Finals/Year-End SPONSORS

S&S Tires

Farm, Inc. - Financial & Risk Management Great Western Bank

Breakaway - Crop Production Services

Jimmy A. Shirley Construction Co.

Steer Wrestling - Impact Diesel

Rodeo King Hats

Open Team Roping Heading Best Ever Saddle Pads

Swantys Dodge Dealership, Bull Head City

Tandem Oral-Redefining Joint Therapy

Dynamite Horseman Supply

Coors Banquet Beer

Bioniche Animal Health USA, Inc.

Wells Fargo Bank

Open Team Roping Heeling Cactus Ropes Bareback Skippy’s Grille & Cantina Moving Solutions, Inc.

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ALL INDIAN RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION The All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association, Inc. • P.O. Box 723, St. Michaels, Arizona 86511 Phone: 928/871-3000 • Fax: 928/871-3000 • Website: www.aircarodeo.com ALL INDIAN RODEO COWBOY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers

Board of Directors

President Harrison Charley harrisoncharley@ymail.com Vice President Casey Begay begay_casey@hotmail.com Public Relations Officer Beverly Coho beverlyjcoho@citilink.net Administrative Secretary Lenita Lee Lenitalee@ganado.k12.az.us Treasurer Jolene Russell russell_julz77@yahoo.com

Rodeo Sponsors Representative Tom Boyd Bareback Riding Jeff Biakeddy Saddle Bronc Riding Rodger Dahozy Bull Riding Charley Herbert, Sr. Steer Wrestling Ben Bates, Jr. Tie Down Roping John Boyd, Jr. Open Team Roping & #12 Team Roping Leonard Williams, Sr.

AIRCA 2013 Schedule December 6-15, 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Everybody go support Derrick Begay & Erich Rogers Las Vegas, Nevada January 12, 2013 Awards Night Celebration Banquet and Dance, AI Host Cortez, Colorado January 12-13, 2013 AIRCA 2013 Membership Drive Rodeo, AI Host Cortez, Colorado

RECENT RESULTS Arizona State Fair All Indian Rodeo Phoenix, Arizona October 30, 2012 Bareback Riding Average 1. Delvecchio Kaye, Round Rock AZ, 150, $308; 2. Kyle Charley, Lukachukai AZ, 148, $244; 3.

Jacob Etsitty, Black Mesa AZ, 140, $199; 4. Ferlin Tsosie, Rock Point AZ, 71, $154 Saddle Bronc Riding Average 1. Kane Kee, Keams Canyon AZ, 152, $374; 2. Sisto Hernandez, FT Apache AZ, 67, $325; 3.

Leander Thomas, Window Rock AZ, 38, $276 Bull Riding Average 1. Tustin Daye, Lupton,AZ, 80, $1,098; 2.

Justin Silversmith, Houck,AZ, 78, $951; 3. Spud Jones, Tohatchi, NM, 64, $892 Steer Wrestling Average 1. Jason Martinez, Las Cruces NM, 16.1, $475; 2. Brandon Bates, Mexican Springs, NM, 17, $393; 3.

Byron Murphy, Crownpoint, NM, 17.1, $311; 4.

Sheridan Jodie, Church Rrock,NM, 22.6, $229; 5. Tyron Tsosie, Albuquerque,NM, 23.6, $147; 6. Ashkie Antone, Chinle AZ, 42.3, $81 Tie Down Average 1. Kenny Glasses, Chinle, AZ, 21.6, $586; 2. Ty Pablo, Crown Point, NM, 26.9, $485; 3. Gavaro

Ladies’ Breakaway Roping Wilson Stewart, Jr. Senior Breakaway Ropinng B.J. Coho Junior Barrel Racing Ray Russell Junior Bull Riding Harry Tso, Jr.

Queen Coordinator Phoebe Hardy

Ambassadors Miss Rodeo AIRCA 2010 Apryl Largo Miss Rodeo IIFR Hannah Yazzie

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Timer/Central Entry Secretary BK Bates 505/733-2020 Timers Coordinator AIRCA Information and BK Bates membership form can be bk_bates@yahoo.com at www.aircarodeo.com Judges Coordinator Al Slivers

Harrison, Chinle, AZ, 27.5, $384; 4. Garrison Begay, Ganado, Az, 30.4, $283; 5. Tyrone Alcott, Winslow,AZ, 31.5, $182; 6. Emerson Long Jr., Yatahey,NM, 35, $101 Barrel Race Average 1. Sunny Storer, Ft Wingate, NM, 33.23, $558; 2. Genevieve Tsouhlarkis, Crown Point, NM, 33.82, $462; 3. Raynell Holgate, Page,AZ, 33.92, $366; 4.

Georgia Diez, Phoenix,AZ, 34.08, $269; 5. Kendra Henry, Tohatchi, NM, 34.18, $173; 6. Allisha Tohtsonie, Rock Point, AZ, 34.28, $96 Breakaway Average 1. Justine Doka, Fountain Hills AZ, 5.9, $577; 2.

Savannah Begay, Kayenta,AZ, 6.8, $477; 3. Robbie Whitehair, Jamestown, NM, 7.1, $378; 4. Terry Jo Caboni, Kayenta,AZ, 7.3, $278; 5. Leah Platero, Fruitland, NM, 7.5, $179; 6. Michelle Smith, Window Rock, AZ, 8.5, $99 Team Roping Average 1. Chuck Sells (Rough Rock, AZ) / OJ Williiams (White River, AZ), 15.3, $2,026; 2/3. Charley Singer (Birdsprings, AZ) / Rudy Thompson (Tolani Lake, AZ), 16.2, $1,474; 2/3. William Benally (Taylor, AZ) / Roger Gishie (Taylor, AZ), 16.2, $1,474; 4. Tyler Saganisto (Tuba City, AZ) / Shane Begay (Low MT, AZ), 16.7, $1,106; 5. Leonard Williams Sr. (Flagstaff, AZ) / Murray Yazzie (Flagstaff, AZ), 19.9, $920; 6. Danny Keyonnie (Winslow, AZ) / Leon Francis (Winslow, AZ), 21.5, $830; 7. Erickson Littleben (Kayeta, AZ) / Harold Yazzie Jr. (Mesa, AZ), 23.2, $736; 8. Rawley Ben (Peridot, AZ) / Earl Dixon Jr. (Peridot, AZ), 30.3, $644

46th Annual San Carlos Veterans Fair & Rodeo (AIRCA / CNRA Sanctioned) November 10 - 12, 2012 All Around - Horse Trailer Awarded to Erich Rogers, Round Rock, AZ Trophy Saddles Awarded to Event Champions / Buckles to Jr., Sr. & #10 Team Roping Champions Bareback 1/2. Bennie Begay, Wild N Wicked, 75, $365; 1/2.

Shawn Benallie, Frank, 75, $365; 3. Delvecchio Kaye, Bare Tooth, 72, $182 Saddle Bronc 1. Calvin Curley, Rose Mary, 69, $430; 2. Herman

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George, Arizona Ann, 67, $258; 3. Jamore Maryboy, Taco Hugger, 65, $172 Jr. Bull Riding 1. Blake Luke, John Wayne, 65, $246; 2. Jimmy Beatty Jr., Preacher, 61, $164 Bull Riding 1. Archie Becenti Jr., Cowboy Kat, 81, $739; 2. Ivan Yazzie, Wicked Twisted, 77, $616; 3. Taushoney Slim, Sling It, 75, $492; 4. Lyle Clark, King Kat, 73, $369; 5.

Aaron Clark, BandAid, 65, $246 Tie Down 1. Donovan Yazzie, 9, $661; 2. Erich Rogers, 9.5, $551; 3. Brooks Dahozy, 10.6, $441; 4/5. Roderick Tso, 11.3, $275; 4/5. Michael Bates, 11.3, $275 Steer Wrestling 1. Garrison Begay, 5.3, $634; 2. Ed Holyan, 6.1, $475; 3. Sheridan Jodie, 6.7, $317; 4. Al Gorman, 7.8, $158 Ladies Barrel Racing 1. Faith Holyan, 16.72, $696; 2. Sunny Storer, 16.85, $522; 3. Elisha Paul, 16.98, $348; 4. Tara Seaton, 17.03, $174 Jr. Barrel Racing 1. Kash Pablo, 18.28, $283; 2. Marian Clark, 19.29, $212; 3. Arena Ben, 19.97, $141; 4. Rawlinda Ben, 20.03, $70 Ladies Break Away Roping 1/2. Leah Platero, 2.7, $627; 1/2. Bailey Bates, 2.7, $627; 3. Vanessa Paul, 3.3, $358; 4. Lavonne Yazzie, 3.4, $179 Sr. Break Away Roping 1. Leonard Williams Sr., 2.5, $269; 3. Ickes Benallie, 12.5, $161; 4. Simon Hooke, 13.5, $107 Team Roping 1. Bill Dahozy / Myles John, 4.4, $2,299; 2. Erich Rogers / Aaron Tsinginie, 4.8, $1,999; 3. Kesley Phillips / Lucius Sells, 5.2, $1,699; 4. Derrick Begay / Victor Begay, 5.4, $1,399; 5. Leonard Williams Sr. / Leonard Williams Jr., 5.5, $1,099; 6. Blaine Redhorse / Doyle Yazzie, 5.7, $799; 7. Roy Begay / Cody Goldtooth, 5.8, $499; 8. Rawley Ben / Earl Dixon Jr., 6, $199 #10 Team Roping 1. Chad Hendricks / Lance Yazzie, 6.7, $1,318; 2. Walter Livingston / Lance Yazzie, 7.2, $988; 3. Alvin Noise / Aaron Kenton, 10, $659; 4. Gabriel Parker / Harrison Smith, 12.2, $329

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NEW MEXICO JUNIOR RODEO ASSOCIATION President - John Acuna 505/470-1853 john.acunanm@gmail.com • Vice President - Shane Wimberly 505/366-9260 Secretary/Treasurer - Amber Gillreath 505/235-9216 agillreath@gmail.com

Welcome 2013 Board of Directors

President: Speed Events:

Vice President: Roping Events:

Goats:

Rough Stock:

John Acuna

Leona and Kyle Segura Craig Hicks Amber Sauceda Anna Tapia

Gilbert Martinez Tori Wimberly

Shane Wimberly

Cody Plant John English Brandon Narramore Javier Garcia Shane Thompson

Travis Sullivan

NMJRA is now accepting bids on goats, calves, steers and bulls.

Please e-mail bid to john.acunanm@gmail.com SPONSORS Action RV Bobby’s Automotive Sierra Cleaners Chical Haystack Craig Tire Co. Cibola County Gymkhana Rodeo Horse N Hound Feed N Supply Whip N Spur- Women’s Clothing, Accessories & Bling Mimbres Valley Feeds Circle S Western Emporium Quintero’s Meat Company T & T Trailer Sales Village Veterinary Hospital Pickard & Vogt, LLC Jurney Construction N Compass Group PNM Resources Foundation Borrego Construction Clark & Sons Diesel Automotive Garage LA Tan and More

Hurricane Air & Swabbing Service M & L Farms American Metals Recycling Desert Machine Shop And Repair Cowgirl Antiques Tru-Kill Pest Control Munoz Properties Linda Hill Crop Insurance Cameron Veterinary T.I.S. Teachers Connie Castle U-Haul Co. of New Mexico Wayne Auto Sales PBI / Bis Valley Auto Sullivan Bucking Bulls Smith Co. Catch All Storage Tri State Ford Ross Family Edwards Family Adams Family Acuna Family Family of Lindsey Martinez

Family of Trevor Martinez Sauceda Family Segura Family Tapia Family Taylor Family Thompson Family Ortiz Family Wimsatt Family Cohn Family Terrazas Family LeFebre Family Allsup Family Bales Family Barnwell Family Gibson Family Houston Family Enjady Family Flores Family John Berry Posse Café Cherrill’s Western Wear Rafter 5 Roping Company Wood-Grain Hay Sales

For more information concerning the NMJRA or to find membership and entry forms, go to the NMJRA website at www.nmjra.net

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Bosque Farms 2 e 201 e t t i Jr. Rodeo BFJR Comm Russell Sullivan Co-Chairman 505/720-0999

Bosque Winter Series Junior Rodeo 2012 Overall Standings after October Rodeo 6 and Under Girls 1. Timber Wimberly, 162.5; 2. Asabela Sandoval, 78; 3. Brooklyn Major, 77; 4. Dalli Cain, 73; 5.

Wacey Trujillo, 44; 6. Gracie Ramsey, 19; 7.

Makenna Goemmer, 0 6 and Under Boys 1. Cooper Wood, 178; 2. Brock Boutwell, 107.5; 3. Creed Ansley, 95.5; 4. Lucas Granger, 84; 5.

Dax Sullivan, 56; 6. Reno Scribner, 46; 7. Weston Godwin, 4.5 7-9 Girls 1. Quincey Sullivan, 162; 2. Weslyn Reno, 121; 3. Codi Reed, 110; 4. Shayna Wimberly, 97; 5.

Evann Segura, 90; 6. Donna Begay, 47; 7. Paige Draeger-Owne, 33; 8. Kimber Perkins, 30 7-9 Boys 1. Lane Reed, 136; 2. Estevan Hernandez, 91; 3.

Dax Reed, 87; 4. Faron Candelaria, 75; 5.

Jackson Godwin, 61; 6. Roan Oldfield, 57; 7/8.

Clate Harwell, 56; 7/8. Clay Garley, 56; Calvin Autrey, 4

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARK HUTCHINGS POUNDING HOOVES PRODUCTIONS

Connie Irwin BFRA Board Rep. 505/480-5408 Jana Muncy Secretary 505/238-9415 Amber Gillreath Secretary 505/235-9216

L.J. Braught Judge 505/264-3824 Shacey Sullivan Scholarship 505-239-5288 Shannon Thompson Barrels 505-228-4669 Wesley Reno Poles Cody McDaugale Dummy Roping

10-13 Girls 1. Peyton McKinley, 109; 2. Mari Sandoval, 78; 3 Addie Shofner, 77; 4. Kaitlyn Harwell, 68; 5. Cami Reed, 61; 6. Lyndsey Orris, 59.5; 7. Hunter Garcia, 56; 8. Kasey Eaves, 53; 9. Sarah Hernandex, 46; 10. Lexie Jackson, 37; 11. Kayce Edwards, 35; 12. Loryn Danley, 34; 13. Kerstyn Ross, 27; 14. Fallon Goemmer, 19; 15. Ashley Strader, 5; 16. Bailey Anne Serna, 2; 17. Jamie Morales, 1; 18. Lexi Strader, 0 10-13 Boys 1. Brody Wade, 140; 2. Stran Thompson, 102; 3.

Kyler Bell, 96.5; 4. Zane Munoz, 96; 5. Sterlin English, 90; 6. O.T. Edwards, 79; 7. Landon Munoz, 57; 9. Kyle Lucero, 53; 10. Tristan Sanchez, 51; 11. Jake Orris, 46; 12. Wade Hatch, 38.5; 13. Kade Goemmer, 26; 14. Quinten Wood, 14; 15. Cooper Autrey, 13; 16. Bladen Reno, 7 14-18 Girls 1. Leai Pluemer, 127; 2. Kacey Clark, 101; 3.

Shiana Borrego, 94; 4. Bianca Sauceda, 93; 5.

Lindsey Adcock, 81; 6. Shelby Auge, 61; 7.

Brooke Eaves, 58; 8. Ashlyn Meeks, 33; 9.

Sadrina Romero, 26; 10. Abi Woodmansee, 24; 11. Meghan Meeks, 23; 12. McKenzie Jackson, 20; 13. Gabrielle Lovato, 11

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Martin Sandoval Flags 505/908-7147 Rick Adcock Goats 505/362-6292 Tony Sanchez Roping 505/238-1762 Daniel Mueller Rough Stock 505/553-8200 Tom Neill Rough Stock 505/259-0339 Ryan Davis Leadline 505/259-7975

14-18 Boys Blaine Garley, 122; 2. Tyler Plant, 117; 3.

Garrett Jacobs, 117; 4. Robby LeFebre, 105; Bennie Lovato, 10 Sheep Riding 1. Lucas Granger, 19; 2/3. Zaylon Zamora, 10; 2/3. Preston Garcia, 10; 4. Daniel Romero, 9 Calf Riding 1. Travis Wimberly, 29; 2. Clay Garley, 10; 3/4.

Kagen Zamora, 8; 3/4. Casey Haynes, 8; 5/7.

Lucas Chaves, 0; 5/7. Daniel Jaramillo, 0; 5/7.

Rey Ortiz, 0 Mini Bulls 1. Kelvin Chavez, 30; 2. Hunter Salter, 10; 3.

Landyn Wimsatt, 9; 4. Garrit Haynes, 8; 5/7.

Brody Duke, 0; 5/7. Joseph Chavez, 0; 5/7.

Lucas Padilla, 0 Family Team Roping 1. Tyler Plant, $126; 2. Lindsey Adcock, $106; 3. Stran Thompson, $64, 4. Kyler Bell, $61; 5.

O.T. Edwards, $52; 6. Lyndsey Orris, $48, 7.

Landon Munoz, $32; 8/9. Tristen Sanchez, $24; 8/9. Abbie Shofner, $24; 10. Wade Hatch, $15

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Grants Rodeo Arena, Exit 81 Highway 53 South, Grants, New Mexico Congratulations to the 2012 Fall Series Saddle Winners: 6-Under - Cash Pioche 7-9 Girls - Payton McNiel 10-13 Girls - Hayley McNiel 10-13 Boys - Sterlin English 14-18 Girls - Camille Bales 14-18 Boys - Christian Sandoval

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For more information or to pre-enter please call Cody or Melissa McDaugale at 505/287-2662 or 505/290-7390

Please Find Additional Information at www.cibolacountygymkhanarodeo.com 2012 Fall Series Year-End Lead Line Taylorrae Tsosie; Bailey Johnson; Melody McDaugale; Bayleerae Tsosie; Camren McDaugale; Collin Begay; Barrett Shiver; Jeremy Trujeque; Ethan Yazzie; Aryc Zepeda 6-Under 1. Cash Pioche 234; 2. Shuancey Cordova, 193; 3. Lariat Nahkai, 192; 4. Shaylee Cordova, 153; 5. Daylyn Westcott, 132; 7-9 Girls 1. Payton McNiel, 219; 2. Jenesis Truieque, 154; 3. McKinzee Shiver, 131 (Fastest Time); 4. Mia Wilson, 131; 5. Aubrey Trujillo, 123; 6. Cheyenne Pioche, 121; 7. Payson Hicks, 110; 8. Gabriella Pargas, 78; 9. Nicola Johnson, 56; 10. Tia Gonzales, 33; 11. Ashlynn Jones, 27; 12. Dakota Woodbury, 15; 13. Sage Griego, 8 7-9 Boys 1. Jacob Taylor Yazzie, 126; 2. Brayden Westcott, 98; 3. Caleb McDaugale, 90; 4. Bowdy Evans, 1 10-13 Girls 1. Hayley Mcniel, 214; 2. Delaney Gonzales, 183; 3. Chali Simpson, 176; 4. Kiara Townsend, 132; 5. Dominique Pargas, 126; 6. Dorthy Strange, 122; 7. Stormie Griego, 99; 8. Cassidy Evans, 89; 9. Ekatarina Misquez, 68; 10. Krysta Barajas, 44; 11. Kelly Reynolds, 29 10-13 Boys 1. Sterlin English, 245; 2. Clancey Polich, 148; 3. Jose, Romero 133; 4. Brody Wade, 49 14-18 Girls 1. Camille Bales, 200; 2. Kateri Hendren, 173; 3. Katie Albrycht, 172; 4. Hayeden Duboise, 167; 5. Shante Townsend, 142; 6. Jordan Woodbury, 135; 7. Melissa Gabaldon, 59; 8. Carla Reynolds, 58; 9. Allie, Tapia 54; 10. Victoria Jimenez, 38 14-18 Boys 1. Christian Sandoval, 163; 2. Marcos Marquez, 138; 3. Lorenzo Romero, 98 Sheep Riding 1. Ethan Yazzie, 10; 2. Ryan Kinsel, 10; 3. Cash Pioche, 0; 4. Bayleerae Tsosie, 0; 5. Aryc Zepeda, 0 Calf Riding 1. Bowdy Evans, 0; 2. Annlea Morris, 0; 3. Jerry Tyrkala, 0 Steer Riding 1. Ed Woodbury, 40; 2. Landon Secatero, 0

Thanks to all of our great Sponsors!

Farmers Insurance - Amanda Vigil Saddle Sponsor American Fence - Albuquerque, NM Saddle Sponsor Diamond G - Grants NM - Saddle Sponsor Chaffins Ranch & Feed - Milan, NM Saddle Sponsor Gurley Motors Knights of Columbus - Grants, NM Red Bluff Buckles Continental Divide, NM Dairy Queen - Milan, NM Napa Auto Parts - Grants, NN Med Systems Inc. - Grants, NM Grants Delta Tire - Grants, NM Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Grants, NM Red Lion Inn - Grants, NM Peto Iron Skillet - Milan, NM

Farmers Insurance Amanda Vigil Insurance Agency - Los Lunas, NM Indian Trails Trading Post & Pawn - Grants, NM City of Grants Lodgers Tax - Grants, NM Adovcate Law Center, P.A. - Richard Wade Gallup, NM G & E Garage LLC - George Knotts Milan, NM Murphy Builders - Rick Murphy - Gallup, NM Cowgirl Couture - Melissa Hicks Rio Rancho, NM Jo Mama’s - Gallup, NM Bowdy Bucking Bulls - Cassidy Evans Ramah, NM D. Hathorn’s Drill Tech - Milan, NM Jiffy Lube Semilla Inc. - Gallup, NM Uncle Roys BBQ - Milan, NM New Mexico Recycling, INC. - Milan, NM West Theatre - Roy McDowell - Grants, NM Ortega’s Propane - Milan, NM

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Cibola County Gymkhana Rodeo Fall Series Champions Congratulations!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF POUNDING HOOVES PHOTOGRAPHY

14-18 Boys Champion, Christian Sandoval

7-9 Boys Champion, Jacob Taylor Yazzie

10-13 Boys Champion, Sterlin English

10-13 Girls Champion, Hayley McNiel

14-18 Girls Champion, Camille Bales

7-9 Girls Champion, Payton McNiel

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ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION Go to www.ahsra.com for more AHSRA information

2012/13 Schedule

All-Around Standings

January 26 - 27, 2013 Casa Grande, AZ Entries Close January 11 February - Open March 9 - 10, 2013 Cottonwood, AZ April, 2013 Willcox, AZ Dates TBD May, 2013 Prescott, AZ (Jr. High State Finals) June, 2013 Payson, AZ High School State Final Dates and Information TBD

Girls 1. Zoe Billings, 106.5; 2. Arianna Assini, 105; 3. Lacey Garside, 88.5; 4. Aspyn Dent, 83; 5.

Haley Wolfe, 78; 6. Lake Mehalic, 67; 7. Aiesha Curley, 66; 8. Mackenzie Kemple, 65; 9. Hailey Schafer, 64.5; 10. Blythe Beshears, 63; 11.

Bailey Wheeler, 62; 12. Shyanne Summerfield, 61.5; 13. Chelsie Stodghill, 58.5; 14. Taylor Holderman, 56; 15. Ricky Rodriguez, 52; 16.

Danya Weir, 48; 17. Sierra Egge, 42.5; 18.

Whitney Gowin, 39; 19. Savana Egge, 38; 20.

Sierra Stoll, 37; 21. Sharli Macdonald, 37; 22.

Kayla Squires, 36; 23. Heather Rae, 30; 24.

Sabrina Silvas, 28; 25. Kayleen Blasingame, 25.5; 26. Dallas Beshears, 26; 27. Bailey Hand, 26; 28. Mckenzie Wiertzema, 26; 29.

Layne Lackey, 25; 30. Braelyn Henry, 25; 31.

Taniah Nez, 19.5; 32. Carter Blackmore, 19; 33. Stephanie Payne, 17.5; 34. Savannah Laos, 17; 35. Wacey Lloyd, 17; 36. Carly Billington, 16.5; 37. Colee Pehl, 13; 38. Autumn Whitehorse, 13; 39. Ona Martin, 13; 40.

Sammy Primera, 13; 41. Darcy Squires, 12; 42. Racquel Jundt, 12; 43. Shaylee Pacheco, 10; 44. Belle Lockhart, 10; 45. Jo Jo, 10; 46.

Micah Spurgeon, 9; 47. Morgan Pearce, 8; 48.

Kylie Luttrell, 8; 49. Payten Frost, 6; 50.

Shanyia Acosta, 5; 51. Madison Bates, 5; 52.

Katty Plummer, 4; 53. Maddie Bean, 4; 54.

Brooke Dollarhide, 4; 55. Karley Deforest, 3; 56. Hayley Reyes, 3; 57. Bailey Garcia, 3; 58.

Alex Jones, 1; 59. Bryce Jones, 1; 60. Alixx Gutierrez, 1

Cutting Schedule March 30 - 31, 2013 Fletcher’s Arena Entries Close March 15 April 13 - 14, 2013 Fletcher’s Arena Entries Close March 29 May 18 - 19, 2013 Fletcher’s Arena Entries Close May 3 June 13 - 15, 2013 Payson-State Finals Entries Close May 30

Boys 1. Devon Burris, 106; 2. Lucas Casterton, 104; 3. Rio Lee, 97; 4. Colton Clem, 68; 5. Brady Payne, 66; 6. Austin Cordova, 59; 7. Pace Blanchard, 53; 8. Ranger Hill, 50; 9. Skeeter Hill, 50; 10. Levi Gallego, 50; 11. Garett Casterton, 49; 12. Preston Chamberlain, 47; 13. Lucas Mackenzie, 45; 14. Caden Kerby, 42; 15. Brayden Parker, 40; 16. Denton Bates, 40; 17. Dawson Byrne, 40; 18. Riadal Nelson, 37; 19. Kolt Campbell, 31; 20. Mike Fletcher, 29; 21. Wyatt Hershberger, 28; 22. Owen Salcito, 25; 23. Chance Shurtz, 24; 24.

Brandon Mccassie, 20; 25. Jay Joaquin, 19; 26. Jerod Reyes, 17; 27. Bobby Flores, 16; 28.

Monty James, 15; 29. Chas Deganahl, 14; 30.

Andrew Deshazo, 14; 31. Tanner Baldwin, 14; 32. Tee O’Brien, 13; 33. Bryce Stodghill, 13; 34. Adrian Escalante, 13; 35. Mclane Arballo, 12; 36. Dillon Foster, 12; 37. Austin Schad, 12; 38. Evan Buette, 12; 39. Burley White, 12; 40. Brock Powell, 11; 41. Bobby Rubash, 10; 42. Wyatt Betony, 10; 43. Grady Gowin, 10; 44. Jake Ramirez, 10; 45. Casey Wood, 10; 46. Ty Sage, 8; 47. Knut Haught, 7; 48.

Zane Webster, 7; 49. Trey Robertson, 6; 50.

Sam Oden, 6; 51. Jace Jacobs, 6; 52. Brye Hendricks, 5; 53. Tyler Stegall, 5; 54. Dillon Smith, 5; 55. Corey Goklish, 2; 56. Jordan Bost, 2; 57. Gavin Gonzalez, 2; 58. Heath Johnson, 2; 59. Walker Rezzonico, 1; 60.

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Spring Schedule March 23 - 24, 2013 Farmington, NM April 6 & & 7, 2013 Ft. Sumner, NM April 20 & 21, 2013 T or C, NM (prom) May 4 & 5, 2013 Las Vegas, NM May 11 & 12, 2013 Gallup, NM

61; 15. Justin Hamilton, 56; 16. Wasey Carviso, 47; 17. Koby Lovett, 39.5; 18. Carl Sweazea, 39; 19.

Joshua Walker, 38.5; 20. Layne Kellar, 38; 21. Pryce Marez, 38; 22. Wesley Gudgell, 37; 23. Lane Wimberly, 34.5; 24. Wyatt Jurney, 29.5; 25. Wyatt Harper, 29; 26. Garrett Allcorn, 25; 27. Quaid Muncy, 23; 28. Dallas Kiker, 23; 29. Robby Lefebre, 22; 30. Tyler Montano, 21; 31. Braydon Boyd, 17; 32. Garrett Jacobs, 16; 33. Kyle Jurney, 15.5; 34.

Javan Gallegos, 15; 35. AJ Sauceda, 15; 36. River Fine, 10.5; 37. Ky Drummond, 8; 38. Judson South, 8; 39. Tyler Hise, 7; 40. Wesley Pablo, 7; 41. Jake South, 6; 42. Tyler Plant, 6; 43. Eddie Torres, 5; 44.

Ryan Nez, 5; 45. Nick Felix, 3; 46. T.J. Skaggs, 3

All-Around Standings Boys 1. Bryce Howe, 213.5; 2. Chace Valdez, 178; 3. Wil Watts, 155; 4. Wyatt Lindsay, 104.5; 5. Corey Lefebre, 101; 6. Lorenzo Lara, 101; 7. Dylan Marks, 96.5; 8. Sterling Cowdrey, 89; 9. Derek Runyan, 84; 10. Jake Trujillo, 77.5; 11. Garrett Hendrix, 74; 12. Cody King, 67; 13. Jace Davis, 65; 14. Ty Gatlin,

Girls 1. LeighAnn Scribner, 252; 2. Leia Pluemer, 236; 3. Tierra Gray, 232.5; 4. Abby Medlin, 130.5; 5. Lindsey Adcock, 123.5; 6. NaLynn Cline, 121; 7. Saige Bell, 109; 8. Bailey Harwell, 105; 9. MaKayla Jacobs, 105; 10.

Kenna Sullivan, 89; 11. Baillie Wiseman, 84; 12.

Baylee Henderson, 83; 13. Whitley Cline, 78; 14. Holly McGlasson, 73; 15. Hunter Haley, 69; 16. Avery Gonzales, 65; 17. Ashly Rice, 56; 18. Ciara Lefebre, 54; 19. Karlee Alvord, 54; 20. Leann Herring, 54; 21. Kaylee Foster, 53; 22. Ariana Sanchez, 47; 23. Jordan Morris, 46; 24. Miranda Cisneros, 41; 25.

Dakota Danley, 41; 26. Megan Nelson, 39; 27. Taylor Smith, 37; 28. Callie Rogers, 35.5; 29. Madison Milligan, 35; 30. Lany Elkins, 30; 31. Jordan Edwards, 28; 32. Sheradan Jaquez, 21; 33. Kaitlyn Doughty, 20; 34.

Kacey Clark, 18.5; 35. Kasey Clark, 18; 36.

Jordan Woodbury, 17; 37. Bailey Herrera, 16; 38. Madison Smith, 16; 39. Sierra Baca, 13; 40. Bethanie Shofner, 11; 41. Abigail Woodmansee, 9; 42. Meghan Meeks, 8; 43.

Kevyn Ferriera, 7; 44. Brooke Eaves, 6; 45.

Shelby Auge, 6; 46. Codee Nahkai, 4; 47.

Ashlee Bradley, 3; 48. Taylor Riggins, 3; 49.

Abrieanna Barela, 2; 50. Lindsey Ashcroft, 2; 51. Kyla Zamora, 1

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ARIZONA JUNIOR RODEO ASSOCIATION Go to www.arizonajuniorrodeo.com for AJRA information

2012/13 Season February 9-10, 2012 Lake Havasu, AZ - Entries due Jan. 23 March 9-10, 2012 Wickenburg, AZ - Entries due Feb. 20 April 13-14, 2012 Buckeye, AZ - Entries due March 27 Prescott, AZ (Finals) TBD (May or June)

AJRA All Around Standings 4-8 Girls 1. Ashlee Allen, Queen Creek, 121; 2. Jocelyn Co’nei’sen’ney, Sacaton, 94; 3. Kadence Dorman, Prescott, 74; 4. Aubrey Reidhead, Gilbert, 52.5; 5. Savannah Joe Sacaton, 52; 6.

Brylee Banning, Litchfield Park, 37.5; 7. Caysen Weidenbener, Queen Creek, 35; 8. Taylor Moore, Camp Verde, 26; 9. Kaycee Smith, Paulden, 22; 10. Savanna Keith, Stanfield, 9; 11. Kloe Nichols, Morristown, 6 4-8 Boys 1. Maverik Franks, San Tan, 120; 2. Cooper Bates,

Chino Valley, 103; 3. Ketch Kelton, Mayer, 67; 4.

Wyatt Earle, Window Rock, 57; 5. Denny Joe Haught, Tonto Basin, 5

Cole Shott, Mohave Valley, 28; 10. Brody Boisvert, Sonoita, 23; 11. John Duey, Kingman, 22; 12. J C Mortensen, Paulden, 10

9-12 Girls 1. Taylor Allen, Queen Creek, 198; 2. Caslyn Weidenbener, Queen Creek, 155; 3. Dakota Keenan, Maricopa, 144.5; 4. Tatum Schafer, Queen Creek, 126; 5. Bobbi Holderman, San Tan Valley, 125; 6. Taylor Nichols, Morristown, 111.5; 7. Jaycie Cundall, Queen Creek, 108.5; 8. Rocky Rodriguez, Chino Valley, 64; 9. Arena Haught, Tonto Basin, 58; 10. Rhaeanne Reidhead, Gilbert, 54.5; 11. Tayler Kent, Casa Grande, 51.5; 12.

Berlyn Franks, San Tan Valley, 52; 13. Abigail Schooley, Buckeye, 40; 14. Kealey Dent, Desert Hills, 32; 15. Kenzie Kelton, Mayer, 17; 16. Rudy Rodriguez, Chino Valley, 6.5; 17. Lauren Devaney, Gilbert, 3

13-15 Girls 1. Sierra Jo Keith Stanfield, 207; 2. Baylee Johnston, Prescottt, 168; 3. Savana Egge, Desert Hills, 150.5; 4. Kelton Little, Queen Creek, 138; 5. Ashlyn Banuelos, Chino Valley, 125; 6. Madison Bates, Chino Valley, 122.5; 7. Ricky Rodriguez, Chino Valley, 67; 8. Johnna Hardin, Vail, 41 13-15 Boys 1. Tanner Blunk, Morristown, 72; 2. Sam Garside, Prescott, 62; 3. Monty James, Payson, 58; 4.

Wyatt Kent, Casa Grande, 43; 5. Jimmy Jenson, Wickenburg, 29; 6. Bryce Stodghill, Pine, 19; 7.

Rhett Nichols, Morristown, 9

16-18 Girls 1. Lacey Garside, Prescott, 199; 2. Sierra Egge, 9-12 Boys Desert Hills, 173.5; 3. Aspyn Dent, Phoenix, 1. Logan Bates, Chino Valley, 162.5; 2. Clay 131.5; 4. Hailey Schafer, Cherry, Stanfield, 137; 3. Kaleb Heimburg,INSan VSA HOUSE PROOF CRX’DQueen Creek, 127; 5.

Carly Billington, Phoenix, 90; 6. Chelsie Stodghill, Tan Valley, 100.5; 4. Lawty Cavalliere, Yucca, 61; Pine, 87; 7. Taylor Holderman, San Tan Valley, 82; 5. Cashton Weidenbener, Queen Creek, 58; 6.

8. Brooke Boisvert, Sonoita, 78; 9. Sierra Slade Keith, Stanfield, 48; 7. Braden Boisvert, Devaney, Gilbert, 21 Sonoita, 33; 8. Cade Haggard, Buckeye, 32; 9.

Horses For Sale

Brushy Creek Ranch – Cochise, Arizona Rex is an AQHA red roan gelding, big, stout and good looking.

Gentle for anyone.

Has been ridden by my wife and grandson. Lots of trail and pasture work. Roped on, mostly heading with some heeling, good in the box. He’s easy to ride and handle. A friend and part of the family. This price is too cheap for this horse. You’ll be proud to own him. $4,850 OBO

Buck is a good looking, coming 4-year-old, 14.3H buckskin, lineback, quarter gelding. Gentle and lots of riding. Mountains, rocks and rivers ok. Used to drive roping steers back to chutes. NO BUCK. NO KICK. Gentle enough for most anyone. Call for price and progress.

Bucky is a AQHA buckskin gelding. 12 yrs, 15H, excellent trail, goes anywhere - through the rivers and good in mountains. Knows cattle, good in box. Will make a good rope horse or excellent trail horse.

Easy to handle, no buck, no kick, good to ride and shoe. $2,800 OBO

AQHA, beautiful, Blue Roan gelding.

12 yrs., 15.2H. Very gentle and easy to handle. Lots of trail rides. Rivers and mountains ok.

Ridden by a woman the past few years. Knows cattle and rope.

He’s a really nice, big, horse to have around. $3,750 OBO

Rocky is a pretty, stout bay roan gelding. 7 yrs., 14H, 1,000 lbs, or more. Super gentle and kind, gentle with kids. Small enough to get on and off easy. Stout enough to carry anyone. Lots of trail riding. Good in brush and mountains. Excellent walk.

Smooth gaited trot. Has been in some rough country. I am 6'3" and weigh 190 lbs. - no problems. Easy to shoe, bathe, and clip. He’s a one of a kind gelding. Color, age, disposition and conformation. Cheap at $3,700 OBO Chunky is a 6-yr-old 15.1H really stout, sorrel quarter gelding.

Doc Bar/Leo bred (no papers) Lots of trail riding, ridden by teenage girl last 2 years, goes anywhere, real gentle, good to ride, load and shoe. Has done some cattle work and knows a rope. A nice horse to have around. $2,250 OBO

www.deakshorses.webs.com Call Deak at 602/377-0492 (cell)

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2012 NBHA Finals Congratulations to all of the 2012 NBHA Finals Champions.

Open 3D Champion, Bri Suckla pictured with Marion Ray, District 07 Director

Senior 2D Champions, Tie - Debbie Barkemeyer who is pictured with Sharon George, District 2 Director / Melissa Passarra (photo not available)

PHOTOS COURTESY OF POUNDING HOOVES PRODUCTIONS

Open 4D Champion, Cory Lewis pictured with Sharon George, District 02 Dirrector

Senior 3D Champion, Francie LeBow pictured with Sarah Vance, District 06 Director

Senior 1D, Jeannie Roberts pictured with Sharon George, District 02 Dirrector

Senior 4D Champion, Norene Canada pictured with Sarah Vance, District 06 Director

Open 1D Champion, Denise Chambliss pictured with NBHA State Director, Francie LeBow

Open 2D Champion, Callie Jo Moore pictured with Marion Ray, District 07 Director

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Youth 1D & 2D Champion, Delaney Gonzales pictured with Sarah Vance, District 06 Director

As the competition year winds down it’s time to say a big thank you to our members who makes this organization great. Christine, Leanne, and Cookie are wonderful directors, Robin, Mark and Josh are the “Three Amigos” who keep the office running, and Molly and Christine spearheaded our Cancer Benefit race where we raised about 47% more than last year to the tune of $3,400 for the American Cancer Society. We are truly blessed to have members pitch in to set barrels and all the “little stuff ” that makes a race run smoothly. New member Tarra Reynolds got Energen Resources to sponsor the incentive saddle for our March Finals so that is shaping up to be an awesome weekend. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and may the snow fall, the rains come, and your horses stay warm.

Upcoming Races Last race for 2012 December 2, 2012 McGee Park Begins at 11:30 a.m.

First race for 2013 February 17, 2013

WPRA

Youth 3D Champion, Shaylee Pacheco pictured with Sarah Vance, District 06 Director

Youth 4D Champion, Kendra Trujillo pictured with Sarah Vance, District 06 Director

2012 WPRA World - Pro Rodeo Standings 1. Brittany Pozzi, Victoria, TX, $170,961; 2. Lindsay Sears, Nanton, AB - CN, $136,321; 3. Mary Walker, Ennis, TX, $127,292; 4. Carlee Pierce, Stephenville, TX, $124,520; 5. Sherry Cervi, Marana, AZ, $93,062; 6. Nikki Steffes, Vale, SD, $86,722; 7. Kaley Bass, Kissimmee, FL, $86,282; 8. Brenda Mays, Terrebonne, OR, $81,799; 9.

Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, SD, $72,461; 10. Benette Barrington-Little, Ardmore, OK, $68,394; 11. Kelli Tolbert, Hooper, UT, $63,681; 12. Lee Ann Rust, Stephenville, TX, $61,587; 13. Christina Richman, Glendora, CA, $60,872; 14. Trula Churchill, Valentine, NE, $60,777; 15. Christy Loflin, Franktown, CO, $54,852; 16. Fallon Taylor, Whitesboro, TX, $53,931; 17. Robyn Herring, Huntington, TX, $52,201; 18. Sammi Bessert, Loma, CO, $52,138; 19. Sydni Blanchard, Tucumcari, NM, $50,612; 20. Liz Combs, Eltopia, WA, $46,737; 21. Britany Fleck, Bismarck, ND, $43,422; 22. Kim Schulze, Larkspur, CO, $43,046; 23. Emily Efurd, Pittsburg, TX, $42,837; 24. Tana Renick, Kingston, OK, $39,597; 25. Pamela Capper, Cheney, WA, $38,557; 2013 WPRA World - Pro Rodeo Standings 1. Fallon Taylor, Whitesboro, TX, $11,159; 2. Carlee Pierce, Stephenville, TX, $6,874; 3. Brittany Pozzi, Victoria, TX, $5,727; 4. Jane Melby, Burneyville, OK, $5,412; 5. Kelley Carrington-French, Boston, GA, $3,475; 6. Kassidy Dennison, Tohatchi, NM, $3,299; 7. Rainy Graham, Gardendale, TX, $3,272; 17. Jenna Marie Moore, Johnson City, TX, $3,227; 8. Jaime Hinton, Ceres, CA, $3,166; 9.

Sherry Cervi, Marana, AZ, $3,151; 10. Cassie Moseley, Cedar Lane, TX, $2,996; 11. Tana Renick, Kingston, OK, $2,819; 12. Linda Vick, Hesperia, CA, $2,710; 13. Megan Williams, Daingerfield, TX, $2,668; 14. Lee Ann Rust, Stephenville, TX, $2,461; 15. Sheena Robbins, Fresno, CA, $2,448; 16. Savanah Reeves, Cross Plains, TX, $2,405;

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18. Mary Walker, Ennis, TX, $2,313; 32. Sidney Forrest, Gun Barrel, TX, $2,201; 19. Rachel Primm, San Juan Bautista, CA, $1,891; 20. Layna Kight, Canton, TX, $1,863; 21. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, SD, $1,862; 22.

Kenna Squires, Fredonia, TX, $1,824; 23. Tammi Reynolds, Troy, TX, $1,813; 24. Jamie Ashford, Lott, TX, $1,783; 25.

Kendra Dickson, Aubrey, TX, $1,782

College Rodeo Alumni “Winter Gathering The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Alumni will have a “Winter Gathering” on Thursday, December 13.2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the South Point Hotel and Casino. We would like to invite the friends of college rodeo: contestants, parents, coaches, faculty, sponsors, and especially former contestants and fans to drop by and get acquainted.

Were you a college cowboy or cowgirl back in the day? Are you a current contestant and want to meet some of those who blazed the way for you? Are you the parent of a youngster who loves rodeo? Do you want your children or grandchildren to get that all important college education?

Did the opportunity to compete lure you into college where you met great people, had a great time, learned a few things and want those experiences for your kids and grandkids? Or maybe you would just like to hang out in Vegas with some folks you know will share your interests and enjoy your stories? Want to let your Visa card cool down for a while?

If you answered yes to any of the above, plan to come to the NIRAA Hospitality Room on Thursday afternoon, December 13, from 1 until 5. We would like to meet you. We think you share our love of college rodeo and we would like to let you know who we are and what we do. And what we do is support college rodeo, preserve the history of college rodeo, give scholarships to current contestants and have a good time.

South Point Hotel And Casino located at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South Monterey Bay Room Thursday, December 13, 2012 From 1-5 p.m.

Refreshments, No Host Bar No Reservations, No Cost, Just Come And Hang Out Of course we would love for you to join the alumni but mostly we just want to get the word out that this organization exists.

We need your help to make sure that the tradition of college rodeo endures.

For more info: call Sharon Adams, (602) 268-5874 or Butch Bratsky, (406) 855-1542 www.collegerodeoalumni.com

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YOUTH RACE #2 SUN., JAN. 6 $100 ADDED 5D

SENIOR RACE #1 SAT., JAN. 5 $100 ADDED 5D

SENIOR RACE #2 SUN., JAN. 6 $100 ADDED 5D

NOVICE RACE #1 SAT., JAN. 5 $100 ADDED 5D

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UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

25 Trophy Gist Buckles • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the #12 Gold Plus • Average & Incentive Average winners of the #10 Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

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Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team -2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at an Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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by Lee Pitts

Santa Resigns Dear Virginia, There is no more Santa Claus. I quit. The only one showing up at your house this Christmas with a scruffy beard and a big bag slung over his shoulder will be your older brother, home from school with all his laundry from his first quarter of college.

The quacks up here at the North Pole tell me I need two new knees from all the bed-wetting kids who’ve sat on my knee all these years begging for toys they’ll never play with. And have you seen kids these days? Do you know what it’s like to have 200 pounds of dead weight on your knee? Talk about child obesity! It’s like today’s kids have 40 pounds of marbles in their Huggies. I’ve been thrown up on, kicked in the shins for not remembering what one miserable tot asked for, and cussed out by a five-year-old for bringing underwear instead of the latest cell phone.

People think I get to go on worldwide junkets1\4 and only V work one day a year, like I’m some Congressman or something. I’m sick

Come visit us at the Cowboy Christmas in Las Vegas, booth #470

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of eating mall hot dogs and ringing a bell by some Salvation Army bucket. Do you have any idea how hard it is being at Macy’s, a parade in Peoria and a mall in Monrovia all at the same time? Constantly being in more than one place at one time is very tiring and now that the holiday shopping season starts in the middle of summer it’s darn near a full time job. I’m getting too old for this!

Stop and think of the logistics of delivering toys to every little boy and girl on earth all in one night! That’s something even FedEx and UPS can’t do! And the Post Office? You gotta be kidding. And all for what? Do I get any thanks? Every year I get millions of letters asking for presents under the tree but does anyone bother to thank me? Not one single thank you card. NOT ONE! And stop with the milk and cookies already. I already have four fused disks from carrying around that heavy sack and my belly that jiggles like a “bowl full of jelly.” Just once, would a nice steak and a bottle of scotch be too much to ask for? A GPS would come in real handy too this time of year.

I wasn’t built for modern building codes. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve been cut or stuck in round fireplace inserts that people call chimneys these days. Last year I spent three hours on Christmas Eve in a Detroit jail for “breaking and entering” before I could get my lawyer to spring me.

The elves have driven me over the edge, always talking on their cell phones when they’re supposed to be working. I’ve been standing in line for months now trying to buy enough iPhones for all the six-year-olds, but would Apple even think of cutting Santa some slack? Noooo. I could only buy two at a time just like the rest of you.

Rudolph has turned into a real prima donna. Has anyone ever stopped to think why he has a red nose? He has a drinking problem, that’s why! We had to do an intervention and he won’t be out of rehab in time for Christmas anyway. Keeping nine reindeer shod is a full time job, and hard on the back, and knowing the hard work that lies ahead of them every Christmas eve, Dancer and Cupid have turned into real head dodgers when I try to rope them. Do you have any idea how much stuff I have to shovel keeping nine reindeer in the air? I need something that can pull more weight, like maybe the Budweiser Clydesdales, but I don’t know how aerodynamic they’d be.

I’m sick and I’m tired of keeping track of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice and besides, a simple iPad can keep track of all that stuff easier than I ever could. PETA and the Humane Society have about put me out of business, and besides, you don’t need me anymore. You can get all your junk faster from Amazon.com and not have to pay any sales tax. So I quit.

Ho, ho Humbug, I’m outta here.

Later, Santa wwwLeePittsbooks.com

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Texarkana, AR — January 5-6, 2013 Four States Equine Center

NJ Productions Saturday  #15 Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 $100/roper  #13 Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 $100/roper  #13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • No Cap  #12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • No Cap Sunday  #11 Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 $100/roper • Elite #6 heeler cap  #11 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Elite #6 heeler cap  #10 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • #6 heeler cap  #9 World Series Qualifier Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $150/roper • Elite #5 cap

Books close at 8:30 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m.

Can Enter Any Roping 2X You must be 21 or older in 2013 to rope in World Series Qualifiers (Except the #9) Resistol Rule: Cowboy Hat or No Hat

Stalls and RV Hook-ups available on arrival NO TIE-OUTS ALLOWED!

CASH ONLY 2013 SCHEDULE April 20-21, 2013 • Lake Charles, LA September 14-15, 2013 • Ruston, LA Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2013 to participate in WS Qualifiers.

A 2013 WSTR membership or 2013 USTRC membership is required to collect winnings.

You may purchase your 2013 WSTR card for $60 onsite or online at wstroping.com or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to ropers 70 and older.

Classifications powered by TRIAD.

For more information: visit NJ Productions on Facebook or call Natie Johnson 318/235-3622

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Rodeo Photographer / Videographer – Pounding Hooves Productions is here for your action photography and videos. Contact Mark and Becky Hutchings at 505-407-4627 or email Mark at pictures@poundinghooves.com. We want to film and shoot your next rodeo or event. Call us today! www.poundinghooves.com

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: 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE, Suite 106 Albuquerque, NM 87112 phone: 505/890-1504; fax: 505/792-5678 e-mail: AllAround@wspubs.com

CATTLE Bucking Bulls – Vermejo River Ranch Bucking Bulls, Maxwell, NM. Home of #906 Breakdown.

Bucking stock, schools and rodeo production. Semen and calves available. Call Danny Quartieri 575-375-2566 or Vermejo.river@hotmail.com Andersen and Hammock Cattle Co, LLC Corriente cattle for sale or lease. For more information, call 520-251-0650 or 520-251-1497

Rimrock Spurs and Bits – Custom spurs and bits for sale. Using only the finest sterling silver with designs second to none, Rimrock Spurs and Bits delivers. Call for a free brochure and with questions or order information.

Call 505-598-0884 For Sale – Corriente Cattle. Shepley Ranch LLC has the best to rope or wrestle. Call Evan Tripp today for pricing at 520-251-0530 MISCELLANEOUS Need a barn, metal building, arena, pipe fence, remodel/addition, or new home construction? Call OutWest Builders – Darin Price at 505-238-0696 Host your next event at the Bernalillo County Sheriffs Posse Arena Complete facility includes 120 X 275 ft. covered arena, 40 stalls, 36 RV hookups, electric/water, dump stations, bathrooms, concessions and plenty of parking. Contact J.C. Stevens at 505-292-6515

Jr. Barrel Horse for Sale Great 8-12 year old barrel, pole, flag horse. She knows the routine and travels well – always ready to go. Easy to shoe, trailers well, easy keeper and likes to run. Asking $2,500 OBO. My pens are full and I need to reduce my herd. Call or text 505-259-7975

Discount Saddle Co. of NM – Close out sale on Simco and American Saddlery Brand saddles. All 15 inch seats, all leather. One each: Bear Trap, high back, pleasure, barrel, roper saddles. $350 each.

For more information please call 505-507-8668 prorodeohorses.com - The online marketplace for the serious rodeo competitor. Serving rodeo cowboys and cowgirls across the USA and Canada for over 12 years.

Horseshoeing & Ranch Work – 15 years experience. Blake Rainsdon, Socorro, NM 307-752-6602 Rope All Winter – 5 acres land in Cave Creek, AZ. Build your dream home with arena. Borders public land and county trail system. Two Active roping arenas in the area. Close to major shopping. $245,000 – Terms Available. Call Crec at 623-465-0117

Find the All-Around at These Locations 7-11 Food Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chinle, AZ A & L Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Silver City, NM Animal Health Express . . . . . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ Bennie’s Western Store . . . . . . . . . . .Artesia, NM Bostons Feed & Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page, AZ Brown Cow Saddle Blanket Co. . . . .Santa Fe, NM Buckeye Feed & Supply Patch . . . . . .Buckeye, AZ Camp Verde Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . .Camp Verde, AZ Cherrill’s Western Apparel . . . . . . . . .T OR C, NM Chaffin’s Ranch & Rope Supply . . . . . .Milan, NM Chical Haystack . . . . . . . . . . .Bosque Farms, NM Chitwood Family Feed & Sup. . . . . .Maricopa, AZ Corner Feed & Tack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Winslow, AZ CWW Feed Store & More . . . . . . .San Ysidro, NM Dale’s Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . .Surprise, AZ Dan’s Boots & Saddles . . . . . . .Albuquerque, NM Dan’s Western Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tijeras, NM David’s Western Store . . . . . . . . . . .Chandler, AZ Double D Western World . . . . . . .Wickenburg, AZ Fancher 5 Feed & Tack . . . . . . . . . . .Kingman, AZ Gene’s Shoe Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . .Flagstaff, AZ Glenwood Trading Company . . . . .Glenwood, NM Globe Stockyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Globe, AZ H & S Pipe Fence Feed . . . . . . . . . . .Thatcher, AZ

High Lonesome Trading Co . . . . . . . . .Elfrida, AZ High Noon Feed & Tack . . . . . . . . . . .Sonoita, AZ Holbrook Feed & Seed . . . . . . . . . . .Holbrook, AZ Horsemen’s Feed And Supply . .Albuquerque, NM Landmark Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . .Mesquite, NM Long Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belen, NM Mountain Market & Feed . . . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ Navajo Feed Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gallup, NM North Arizona Feed Country . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ Old Mill Western Mercantile . . . . . . . . .Belen, NM Old Mill Western Mercantile #2 . . .Edgewood, NM Old Town Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ Olsen’s Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flagstaff, AZ Olsen’s Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chino Valley, AZ Pic-N-Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chinle, AZ Post’s Feed & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marana, AZ Quien Sabe Trading . . . . . . . . . . .Bloomfield, NM RRR Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waterflow, NM Saba’s Western Store # 5 . . . . . .Queen Creek, AZ Saba’s Western Store #11 . . . . . . . . . .Peoria, AZ Saba’s Western Store #7 . . . . . . .Cave Creek, AZ Saba’s Western Wear #8 . . . . . . . . . . . .Mesa, AZ Saba’s Western Wear # 4 . . . . . . . .Scottsdale, AZ

Saba’s Western Wear # 9 . . . . . . . . .Avondale, AZ Safford Feed & Pet Supplies . . . . . . . .Safford, AZ San Pedro Feed & Hardware . . . . . .Hereford, AZ San Tan Feed & Supply . . . . . . .Queen Creek, AZ Serenity Farms Feed & Tack . . . . .Wickenburg, AZ South Arizona Feed Country . . . . . . . .Tucson, AZ South Valley Feed . . . . . . . . . . .Albuquerque, NM Southwest Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Socorro, NM Spur Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Springerville, AZ Spur Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Show Low, AZ Stock Up Feed And Tack . . . . . . . . . . . .Taylor, AZ T&R Marketing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gallup, NM The Feed Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santa Rosa, NM The Stock Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glendale, AZ The Tack Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Show Low, AZ The Western Ranchman’s Store . . . . .Phoenix, AZ Totsoh Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . .Lukachukai, AZ Turquoise Bit Roping & Horse Supply . . .Mesa, AZ Valencia Western Mercantile, Los Lunas . . . . .NM Western Mercantile, Las Cruces . . . . . . . . . . .NM Westerners, Tuba City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AZ Yuma Feed & LV. Supply, Yuma . . . . . . . . . . . .AZ Zimmermans Western Wear, Gallup . . . . . . . . .NM

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A A Cut Above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Action Plus Photography . . . . . . . . . 25 American Diesel Service . . . . . . . . . 28

D Dollar Center Trading and Pawn, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dynamite Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

B BRN4D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Casper Baca Rodeo Co.. . . . . . . . . . 55 Bishop Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Brushy Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

E Empire Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 F Freedom RV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Frontier Trophy Buckles . . . . . . . . . . 66

C H Cactus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jim Heet Photography. . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cates Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 High Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hubbard Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Champions’s Choice Buckles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Chical Haystack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 I IN HOUSE . . . . . . .PROOF . . . . 21 Classic Rope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 32VSA Imperial Trailer Sales.

Clovis Livestock Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 L Corriente Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Cindy Lang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Corriente Saddle Company . . . . . . . 30 Lost Dutchman Days. . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 M Maricopa Mounted Posse . . . . . . . . 54 Scott McCloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 N N J Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Nakai Rodeo Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 O O-O, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Old Mill Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 P Pounding Hooves Productions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CRX’D R Rattler Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Red Bluff Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Rio Grand Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Royal Horn Wrap Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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S Smith’s Rodeo Photos. . . . . . . . . . . 26 T Jimmy Thompson Team Ropings . . . . 31 Tres Rios Silver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Tri State Championships . . . . . . . . . 35 U USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 USTRC Lasso Del Sol . . . . . . . . . . . 65 USTRC Membership Application . . 9-11 USTRC Payout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 W Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Y Yost Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Z Zamora Roping Productions . . . . . . 33

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We GUARANTEE $1,000,000 ADDED to the NFTR ...and Here’s How it Benefits You: #15 + $120,000 #13 + $120,000 #12 + $120,000

#11 + $140,000 #10 + $140,000 #9 + $140,000

#8 + $100,000 #12 GP + $60,000 #10 GP + $60,000

Estimated $5,000,000 Cash and Prize Purse at the 2012 NFTR

All this for a $300 Entry Fee! The Roping Revolution is Real and It’s Here to Stay!

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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