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Five Rules to Follow to Avoid Hoof Soaking Disaster

WNFR 2009 Wrap-Up

DEPARTMENTS 5 News and Notes 9 In The Books

21 USCRA World Standings 22 Down the Line with Stran Smith

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14 2010 USCRA Schedule

25 Out My Window

ON THE COVER: 2009 PRCA Tie-Down Roping and All-Around World Champion, Trevor Brazile. Photo Courtesy of PRCA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mike Copeland

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Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo All-Around World Champions – Press Conference Throughout its 114-year history, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo gets credit for a lot of ‘firsts’. They were the first rodeo to be held indoors, the first to include bull riding as a competitive event, and now, are first to host a press conference to honor rodeo’s most winning and versatile athletes. In 1998 Ty Murray made rodeo history when he earned his seventh world champion allaround buckle. That title is earned by the cowboy with the highest total earnings in two or more events. Murray broke the previous records of six titles set by Tom Ferguson and Larry Mahan. Trevor Brazile has won rodeo’s most prestigious prize six times and is in the lead to win his seventh during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Dec. 3-12. He leads the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Standings by more than $140,000. Mark your calendars now and plan on attending. This is a rare opportunity to interview four of rodeo’s legends presented by the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Together these men have earned 25 all-around world titles.

Larry Mahan – 1966-70 and 1973 competing in bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding Tom Ferguson – 1974 – 79 competing in steer wrestling, tie-down roping and team roping Ty Murray – 1989-1994, 1998 competing in bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding Trevor Brazile – 2002-2004 and 2006-2008 competing in tie-down, team and steer roping For more information contact: Susan Kanode (817) 307-6336 susan@cowgirlimaging.com Shanna Weaver (817) 877-2406 shanna@fwssr.com

Cowgirl U Offers Dynamic 2010 Lineup National Cowgirl Museum Educational Initiative Enters Fifth Year of Innovative Programming The National Cowgirl Museum’s Cowgirl U enters its fifth year of providing one of the nation’s most distinctive educational programs when it begins its series of events in February at the thrilling San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. Launched in 2005, the Museum’s Cowgirl University has touched the lives of more than 300 alumni, mostly women, but also men, who desire to learn more about the “guts and grit” of the American West and the women who forged a path through art, literature, government and plain hard work. “Cowgirl U events will offer the same opportunity to interact with current National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honorees as they

share their skills with students, ranging from trick riding to photography,” said Program Director Chad Isham. “The series has something to offer both women and men, as well as entire families, and focuses on the extraordinary heritage we all share through the history of the American West.” Rodeo U San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo February 12, San Antonio, TX Not Just a One Trick Pony Cowtown Coliseum April 10, Fort Worth, TX Equine Photography May 15-16, Parker County, TX Before the West Eastern Roots August 27-29, Sparta, NJ Ranching 201 McFarland Ranch Sept 25, Aledo, TX Family Day Cowgirl U and the Doss Heritage Center Oct 2, Parker County, TX Enrollment is limited for each session and early registration is encouraged. To register, contact Chad Isham at chad@cowgirl.net or call 817.509.8969. To see the full lineup, go to cowgirlu.org. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and documents the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Located Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the museum includes interactive exhibit galleries, three theaters, a retail store and a grand rotunda housing the Hall of Fame.

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Tie-Down World Champion Race to the End! Tie-Down Roping World Champion, Trevor Brazile

Photo Courtesy of PRCA, Dan Hubble

Photo Courtesy of PRCE, Mike Copeland

nce again the tie-down roping at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo captivated the rodeo with drama and excitement. Ten rounds, 15 of the best ropers in the world and close to a quarter of a million dollars up for grabs set the stage for great entertainment each and every night! Without a doubt, the 51st Annual event would not have been the same without the best of the best calf ropers in the world gunning at the championships. Stepping back prior to the beginning of the ten-round rodeo, Trevor Brazile was the man in charge. He was the one everyone went gunning for from round one. His lead going into the event was impressive, but to hold off a pack of the best in a setting that is fast and furious and filled with money would prove to be a challenge for the multi-All Around and past tiedown roping world champion.

However, Brazile was up for the task and emerged with his second Calf Roping World Championship. Throughout the event, Brazile was challenged. Not only was past world champion, Cody Ohl soon breathing down his neck, his own brother-in-law, Tuff Cooper soon challenged him for the World title. Others who kept the pressure on, waiting to pounce ont he Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 roper throughout the event included Tyson Durfey, Clint Robinson, Josh Peek, Ryan Jarrett

and Hunter Herrin. Peek who eventually earned the WNFR All-Around Title for his outstanding performance in the tiedown and steer wrestling events hit early winning the first round of the tie-down roping. The fast hands of Scott Kormos helped him claim round two and Robinson upped the pressure winning round three. Ohl, struck in round four with a win and a big move towards the world championship. Cooper stayed in the shadows of the first four rounds acquiring a steady average pace and several placings throughout the rounds to fill his pocket. It seemed Brazile was up against the wall winning only one small check in the first four rounds. However, round five began final countdown towards the World Finals with Brazile in the driver seat. It was a rather big seat that he had to share with Ohl who shared Trevor Brazile added two PRCA Gold Buckles to his collection. His All-Around and Tie-Down Roping World Championship tied him with Dean Oliver and Charmayne James with 11 world titles.

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Photo Courtesy of PRCA, Mike Copeland

Trevor Brazile tied Ty Murray’s record of seven PRCA AllAround world championships at the 2009 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

but they both solidly kept their place in the Average. Like any great match, it came down to the final round and a handful of ropers able to win the world championship, depending on how the chips fell. Cooper came with a huge 7.6 second run in the final round to all but secure the Average win and drop a load of pressure on the remaining ropers. Ohl seemed up to the challenge ready to take home another PRCA World

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Josh Peek won Round 1 and Round 8, as well as the 2009 WNFR All-Around title.

Tuf Cooper earned the 2009 Tie-Down Roping Average title with a ten head total of 84.5 seconds. He also finished runner up in the World Standings.

Qualifying in the team roping, Brazile and Patrick Smith had a run of tough luck throughout the ten rounds finishing last in the Average.

Photos Courtesy of PRCA, Mike Copeland

the round win and continued to make a dash for the finish keepping the pressure on Brazile. The sixth round gained some momentum for Brazile as he finished second behind the winning run of past world champion, Monty Lewis. However, Ohl struck right back in round seven with tie for first place with Hunter Herrin. By round seven, Ohl was ahead of Brazile in the Average race that would no doubt eventually settle score and end the season. Cooper was leading the Average and keeping the pressure on the rest of the field with solid runs each night and a legitimate chance at his first world championship. Round eight and nine went into the books with Peek earning the win in round eight and Clint Robinson winning the ninth round. Cooper continued to stay solid in the Average race and even earned some of the money in round eight. Neither Brazile nor Ohl won check in either round,

Championship with a lightning fast run for himself. But as luck would have it, his calf kicked loose before the 6 second time allotment giving him a no-time for the round and no shot at the title. One final calf to rope and tie stood between Brazile and his second tie-down roping gold buckle. The Decatur, Texas cowboy may not have had his fastest run of all time, but his 8.8 second run secured his 2009 World Championship dream. Although he finished just out of the money in the final round, he closed the season with $188,343, just over $13,000 ahead of Tuff Cooper who wrapped up the Average of the 2009 WNFR. Cooper finished the rodeo with a solid 10-head total time of 84.5 seconds. Trevor Brazile’s World Championship wrapped up a very special season. His second gold buckle in the event tied him with Dean Oliver and Charmayne James. All of whom have 11 career gold buckles. In addition, he secured his seventh PRCA

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All-Around World Championship, tying him with Ty Murray. Brazile has become one of Rodeo’s best and you can bet he will be on a mission to top the records and set new goals for future generations to aim for. The 2009 PRCA season may be in the books, and tie-down ropers everywhere are gearing up to make a run at the 2010 season that has already began. For those who aim to be a contestant at the WNFR in December, 2010 be sure to keep in mind the talent that filled the arena floor this year and prepare for a battle to the very end. K

2009 Tie-Down Roping Final Standings Tie-down roping 1. Trevor Brazile, $188,343; 2. Tuf Cooper, $174,349; 3. Tyson Durfey, $159,214; 4. Clint Robinson, $147,805; 5. Josh Peek, $141,197; 6. Ryan Jarrett, $139,914; 7. Hunter Herrin, $133,551; 8. Cody Ohl, $126,408; 9. Blair Burk, $123,469; 10. Scott Kormos, $120,548;11.Justin Maass, $118,121; 12. Adam Gray, $109,908; 13. Ryan Watkins, $109,547; 14. Monty Lewis, $103,194; 15. Matt Shiozawa, $97,045.

2009 WNFR Tie-Down Roping Round by Round Round 1 1. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 7.5, $17,139; 2. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 7.7, $13,546; 3. (tie) Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT; Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, and Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.8, $7,280 each; 6. (tie) Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, and Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 8.3, $1,382 each; 8. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 9.5; 9. (tie) Blair Burk, Durant, OK, and Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 9.6; 11. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 9.7; 12. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, 10.7; 13. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 23.8; 14. (tie) Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, and Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, NT. Round 2 1. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 7.1, $17,139; 2. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, 7.7, $13,546; 3. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.2, $10,228; 4. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, 9.1, $7,188; 5. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 9.4, $4,423; 6. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 9.6, $2,764; 7. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 10.1; 8. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 11.1; 9. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 15.1; 10. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 16.6; 11. Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, 16.9; 12. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 17.1; 13. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 18.1; 14. Blair Burk, Durant, OK, 18.7; 15. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 25.0 8 • JANUARY 2010

Round 3 1. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, 7.3, $17,139; 2. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 7.4, $13,546; 3. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.6, $10,228; 4. Blair Burk, Durant, OK, 7.8, $7,188; 5. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 8.0, $4,423; 6. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.3, $2,764; 7. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 8.4; 8. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 8.7; 9. Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, 8.9; 10. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 9.0; 11. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 10.8; 12. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 11.9; 13. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 16.6; 14. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 17.0; 15. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, NT Round 4 1. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 6.6, $17,139; 2. Blair Burk, Durant, OK, 7.6, $13,546; 3. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 8.0, $10,228; 4. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 8.1, $7,188; 5. Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, 8.2, $4,423; 6. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 8.8, $2,764; 7. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, 9.0; 8. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.2; 9. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 9.8; 10. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 10.0; 11. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 10.1; 12. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 11.9; 13. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 16.2; 14. (tie) Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, and Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, NT Round 5 1. (tie) Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, and Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 7.1, $15,343 each; 3. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 7.8, $10,228; 4. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, 8.3, $7,188; 5. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 8.4, $4,423; 6. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 9.2, $2,764; 7. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.4; 8. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 9.8; 9. Blair Burk, Durant, OK, 10.4; 10. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 11.4; 11. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 11.6; 12. (tie) Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, and Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, 12.2; 14. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 18.5; 15. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, NT Round 6 1. Monty Lewis, 7.2, $17,139; 2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 7.5, $13,546; 3. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.6, $10,228; 4. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 7.8, $7,188; 5. (tie) Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, and Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, 8.0, $3,594 each; 7. Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, 8.1; 8. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 8.2; 9. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 8.6; 10. Blair Burk, Durant, OK, 10.7; 11. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 11.5; 12. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 17.6; 13. (tie) Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT; Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, and Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, NT Round 7 1. (tie) Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, and Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 7.1, $15,343 each; 3. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla, 7.2, $10,228; 4.Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.6, $7,188; 5. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 7.8, $4,423; 6. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.0, $2,764; 7. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 8.3; 8. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 8.8; 9. Adam

Gray, Seymour, TX, 8.9; 10. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 9.3; 11. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, 10.8; 12. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, 14.4; 13. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 18.2; 14. (tie) Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, and Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, NT Round 8 1. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 7.0, $17,139; 2. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.8, $13,546; 3. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 8.1, $10,228; 4. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.5, $7,188; 5. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 8.7, $4,423; 6. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, 8.8, $2,764; 7. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 9.0; 8. (tie) Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, and Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 9.3; 10. Blair Burk, Durant, OK, 10.5; 11. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 17.0; 12. Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, 18.1; 13. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, 22.3; 14. (tie) Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, and Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, NT Round 9 1. (tie) Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, and Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 7.3, $15,343 each; 3. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 7.7, $10,228; 4. (tie) Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, and Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.8, $5,805 each; 6. (tie) Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, and Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, 7.9, $1,382; 8. Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, 8.1; 9. Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, 8.5; 10. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 8.8; 11. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 9.0; 12. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 9.2; 13. Blair Burk, Durant, OK, 21.4; 14. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 22.6; 15. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, NT Round 10 1. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 7.1, $17,139; 2. (tie) Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, and Blair Burk, Durant, OK, 7.6, $11,887; 4. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, TX, 7.8, $7,188; 5. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 8.0, $4,423; 6. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 8.1, $2,764; 7. (tie) Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, UT, and Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 8.2; 9. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX, 8.8; 10. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, GA, 8.9; 11. Adam Gray, Seymour, TX, 10.4; 12. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 12.4; 13. Monty Lewis, Hereford, TX, 17.0; 14. (tie) Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, and Cody Ohl, Hico, TX, NT

2009 WNFR Average 1. Tuf Cooper, 84.5 on ten, $43,954; 2. Ryan Jarrett, 92.8, $35,661; 3. Tyson Durfey, 100.9, $28,197; 4. Trevor Brazile, 103.4, $20,733; 5. Josh Peek, 106.6, $14,928; 6. Adam Gray, 108.0, $10,781; 7. Blair Burk, 111.5, $7,464; 8. Monty Lewis, 114.9, $4,147; 9. Justin Maass, Giddings, Texas, 121.6; 10. Clint Robinson, 82.7 on nine; 11. Cody Ohl, 85.2; 12. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, Texas, 84.9 on eight; 13. Hunter Herrin, 66.7 on seven; 14. Scott Kormos, 59.9 on six; 15. Matt Shiozawa, 49.0 on five

Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the past month. This report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdown position from November 20, 2009 through December 18, 2009. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

2010 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

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Five Rules to Follow to Avoid a Hoof Soaking Disaster Although soaking can be an effective way of treating the hoof against disease, there can be serious consequences if done carelessly. Experts have collaborated to recommend five rules that can help you avoid a hoof soaking disaster. Why Hoof Soaking can be Dangerous Submerging the hoof in any liquid for an extended period of time can wash away the natural protective coating provided through transpiration. Over time soaking can weaken the entire hoof structure and leave healthy hoof tissue subject to damage. Since many commercial preparations and harsh household products may work well on hard surfaces by burning pathogens to death, they can also do serious harm to new hoof tissue. Keep in mind that a healthy hoof will grow out an astonishing rate of 3/8” a month. Damaged cells will prevent this normal hoof growth.

This recent photo of a damaged hoof was taken after six month of aggressive treatment. Is it a strain of a new killer hoof fungus, or the result of the treatment?

Conservative Approach to Soaking Hoof infections are difficult to treat because they are hard to reach. There are many nooks and crannies for pathogens to hide, and you cannot easily detect their presence behind the hoof wall. Another issue is that the infection may be a particularly aggressive form of fungus or anaerobic and aerobic bacteria, or any combination of them. How do you kill the broad spectrum of pathogens by soaking them without harming sensitive hoof tissue? How often and how long a time period is it safe to soak? How much soak is required to be effective? How do you prevent waste or spilling of the soak? To find out answers to these questions we asked the researchers who have worked on these issues. During the last decade there was a world wide epidemic called white-line disease. Two companies collaborated to develop a new delivery system for treating the disease and other hoof infections. They recognized that soaking the hoof could be a simple and effective way of treating the hoof against infections, if done correctly. They recognized too, 10 • JANUARY 2010

that there may be serious consequences if the soaking was done incorrectly. Several months later both companies developed products that would work in harmony with the other’s . Even after ten years, both products are still being used together as a successful treatment option. It is amazing the hear so may horror stories about horse owners who have inadvertently damaged the feet by over soaking, not realizing that safer options may exist. It appears that controlled soaking may the answer. There are several companies that make soaking products. We are just focusing our attention on the two with over ten years of experience with soaking. The researchers at SBS Equine Products developed a unique product called Sav-A-Hoof Soak. The product contains a powerful fungicide as well as broad spectrum bactericide that is very effective and long lasting. This longer contact time allows for a more conservative method of treatment. Another company, Davis Manufacturing, were successful at molding the Davis Horse Boot. The product is a one piece, high top, medical boot that was engineered specifically for soaking the hoof, not as a riding boot.Another breakthrough component was the development by SBS and Davis of a fiber matrix pad which is included inside the boot. The pad is washable and reusable. It’s purpose is to hold the Soak in place. The pad reduces evaporation and helps to prevent the liquid from sloshing around and spilling out. The fibers also wick the key ingredients to the affected areas of the feet. This reduces the danger of over soaking because only the pad needs to be saturated with the Soak, not the entire hoof. A few years ago SBS came up with a non-liquid soaking material called Sav-A-Hoof Med-i-sole. It is a gel. When the pad is saturated with the gel, it makes the chances of over soaking almost impossible. (The product is not to be confused with Sav-A-Hoof Gel, which is a concentrated gel product made for voids and cracks.) Products are available that reduce the inherent dangers associated with hoof soaking

Five Rules to Avoid Disaster Hoof Soaking is a simple concept for treating deeply rooted infections, yet a risky one. This method is recommended only when other less invasive methods have been tried first. We must never forget that soaking has the potential to cause irreversible cell damage to the hoof if done incorrectly. Hoof soaking is not an exact science because every situation is different. We asked the experts to share their best recommendations on hoof soaking with us. The rules selected are designed primarily to keep us from getting into trouble and give us the best chance of success. Rule 1 Clear Debris From Voids Use a hoof pick and brush before washing the hoof to clear trapped debris from voids. This helps to open up blocked passageways for the Soak to work better. Rule 2 Wash Hoof Before Soaking Thoroughly wash off hard surface dirt with soapy water before each soaking session. This will help prevent contamination of the soaking material. Rule 3 Use Boots Made for Soaking Soaking boots are injection molded in one piece construction, and produced in many sizes. They are made of a flexible plastic to make it easier to slip on or off the hoof. The resin used to make the boots should be compatible with the chemicals used to treat the hoof. Form fitting soaking boots require much less volume of Soak than would a bucket. This is a good thing. Look for boots with a closure top that is well above the hairline. This helps prevent the liquid contents from spilling out. Rule 4 Use Commercial Soaking Preparation Use only commercially products that are specifically recommended for hoof soaking. Read the labels to make sure the ingredients are not harmful to hoof tissue. They should also be effective against both fungus and bacteria. Never use household products for soaking. They can cause irreversible damage the hoof. Products that bind to hoof protein work best. Rule 5 Limit Soaking Time Limit soaking contact time to 30 minutes, and no more than twice a day. Stop soaking if the hoof becomes soft and punchy. A longer contact time may be permitted when doing a controlled soak; that is, if the boot has a soaking pad inside with just a few ounces of Soak in it. For more informative articles go to sbsequine.com/articles For more information concerning this article contact: Ray Tricca, SBS Equine Products, 3888 Mannix Dr, Unit 303 , Naples, FL 34114 ph 239-354-3361 info@sbsequine.com

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Did You Know? USCRA now has a payout system for the 2010 cards. You can now pay $25 a weekend until you get the $100 membership fee paid off. If you only come one time during the season then that is all you pay, and you can start over the next season. You have to have your membership card purchased in full by August 1st to be eligible for the Finals.

#1 Roper, Lonnie Jordan won the trailer at the Roland Reid Memorial roping in Denton and Graham, TX. #2 Roper, Seth Mahaffey won the trailer at the December 12-13th roping in Stephenville, TX.

2010 Membership Types Tiedown & Breakaway-B Membership - $100 For EE, 00, #1, #2, #3 and Bkwy-B Ropers A USCRA membership allows ropers to compete at all regular USCRA ropings and qualifies roper to compete at the year-end Showdown Finals and World Championship Finals. A roper that wins the average at any USCRA roping earns a showdown position to rope at the 2010 Showdown Finals. The Showdown Finals will host ropings in all 6 divisions. Added money will be collected from entry fees at 12 â&#x20AC;˘ JANUARY 2010

all USCRA ropings for the Finals. All roping divisions will also have a World Championship Finals. Qualifiers for the World Finals will consist of the top 10 money earners of each quarter. There will be 4 quarters for the 2010 season. Ending months for these quarters will be December, March, June and September. Each quarter a roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money will start over for a chance of ten new high money earners for a total of 40 ropers to make up the World Championship Finals. A roper will only be able to win 2 positions for the World Championship Finals after that it will drop down to the next place to fill a tenth position.

Added money will be collected from entry fees at all USCRA ropings for the Finals.

Family Memberships Family members are eligible for a discount. The first family membership is full price with additional family member receiving a 50% discount. Family members are defined as spouse and/or child 19 years and under or siblings that are both 19 years of age and under living at home. A current tiedown member who also competes in breakaway does not have to purchase an additional membership.

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2010 USCRA Schedules 2010 Season USCRA Ropings January 1-2, 2010 1-3, 2010 2-3, 2010 9-10, 2010 9-10, 2010 9-10, 2010 16-17, 2010 23-24, 2010 23-24, 2010 February 6-7, 2010 6-7, 2010 13-14, 2010

Limon, CO Forest, MS Giddings, TX Miami, OK Pueblo, CO Sweetwater, TX Denton, TX Warner, OK Lubbock, TX Canton, MS Denton, TX Warner, OK

13-14, 2010 20-21, 2010 20-21, 2010 March 6-7, 2010 6-7, 2010 13-14, 2010 13-14, 2010 13-14, 2010 13-14, 2010 20-21, 2010 27-28 27-28 April 10-11, 2010 10-11, 2010 24-25, 2010

Graham, TX Giddings, TX Amarillo, TX Canton, MS Denton, TX Giddings, TX Ruston, LA Warner, OK Lubbock, TX Vernon, TX Gallman, MS Denton, TX Giddings, TX Denton, TX Gallman, MS

24-25, 2010 May 1-2, 2010 15-16, 2010 22-23, 2010 22-23, 2010 29-31, 2010 29-30, 2010 June 5-6, 2010 12-13, 2010 19-20, 2010 19-20, 2010 19-20, 2010 26-27, 2010 July 2-4, 2010

10-11, 2010 17-18, 2010 17-18, 2010 24-25, 2010 August 14-15, 2010 21-22, 2010 21-22, 2010 28-29, 2010 September 4-5, 2010 4-6, 2010

Stephenville, TX Ruston, LA Denton, TX Graham, TX Gallman, MS Giddings, TX Vernon, TX Crowley, LA Denton, TX Gallman, MS Giddings, TX Amarillo, TX Graham, TX

Denton, TX Giddings, TX Lubbock, TX Graham, TX Denton, TX Forest, MS Lubbock, TX Graham, TX Vernon, TX Giddings, TX

These are the upcoming roping events on the current schedule. More events could be added. For schedule updates or changes, go to the schedule link on www.uscra.com before you haul.

Stephenville, TX

January 1-2, 2010

January 1 – 2, 2010

Sunday, January 3

lIMON, COlORADO

GIDDINGS, TeXAS

#3 Roping (2X) 2/short for $140 EE Roping (2X) 3 for $125 Bkwy-B Roping (2X) 4 for $100 Open Bkwy Roping (2X) *(Non USCRA) Open to anyone 1 for $30 00 Roping (2X) 2/short for $140 #1 Roping (2X) 2/short for $140 #2 Roping (2X) 2/short for $140 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced by David Reeves: 601-941-3828 Driving Directions: Exit 88 off of I-20. Go north 1/4 mile. Turn right on Erle Johnson Drive. For stalls and hookup reservations, call Brenda at 601-469-2928. Prizes: (2) Tod Slone Saddles will be awarded to the top (2) high money winners of the 3 days. (1 saddle to the high money winner of the Bkwy-B, EE, and 00 ropings. 1 saddle to the high money winner of the #1, #2, and #3 ropings.) You must attend (2) of the 3 days to be eligible for saddles. There will be a $5.00 fee added to all entry fees for prizes. *(2X): May enter two times *Non-USCRA: Open Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit

Zeke Griffith Indoor Arena

Saturday, January 1 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125 Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100 00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100 #3 Roping 3/short for $160

Sunday, January 2 EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125 Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100 00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100 #3 Roping 3/short for $160 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756 GPS Directions: 49770 US HWY 40/287 Limon, CO 80828 Driving Directions: From I-70 take the hwy 24 exit. Go 2 mile west on frontage road. Few stalls available. No hookups available. ee and Open handicap: The EE and Open handicap will be ran together alternating rounds. Colorado Series: There will be over 22 ropings plus a finals held in Colorado. Added money and prizes will be awarded at the finals. You must attend (11) of the ropings to be eligible for the finals. Non-USCRA: The Open handicap roping does not require a USCRA membership. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit per one location. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

10 a.m.

LCSP Covered Arena

Friday, January 1 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m.

#3 Roping 00 Roping #2 Roping

5 for $250 5 for $250 5 for $250

Saturday, January 2 9 a.m. #1 Roping 5 for $250 11 a.m. EE Roping 5 for $250 1 p.m. Bkwy Roping 3 for $150 Produced By USCRA: 979-542-1239 or www.uscra.com GPS Directions: 2591 Hwy 290 West Giddings, TX 78942 Driving Directions: Located 3 miles west of Giddings on Hwy 290 west. Stalls and hookups available. Prizes: L&M Cattle is adding $500 to each Tiedown Roping Format for 5 header: Everyone ropes 3 full rounds. 4th round ½ the ropers advance. 5th round ½ the ropers from 4th round advance. Must have a qualified time on all calves to advance. 70% payback on entry fees plus $500 added to average. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit per one location.

January 1-3, 2010

FOReST, MISSISSIPPI

Scott County Forest Indoor Coliseum (Climate Controlled)

Friday, January 1 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

#3 Roping 3/short for $160 #3 Roping (2X) 1 for $40 EE Roping 3 Head for $125 EE Roping (2X) 1 for $25 Bkwy B Roping 4 Head for $100 Open Bkwy Roping*(Non-USCRA)(2X) Open to anyone 1 for $30 00 Roping 3/short for $160 00 Roping (2X) 1 for $40 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping (2X) 1 for $40 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping (2X) 1 for $40

January 9-10, 2010

MIAMI, OklAhOMA

College Arena

Saturday, January 9 9 a.m. 3 for $150

EE Roping 00 Roping # 1 Roping # 2 Roping # 3 Roping 2 Match Ropings to follow

Saturday, January 2 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

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Bkwy-B Roping

3/short $180 3/short $180 3/short $180 3/short $180 3/short $180

Sunday, January 10 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $150 EE Roping 3/short $180 00 Roping 3/short $180 # 1 Roping 3/short $180 # 2 Roping 3/short $180 # 3 Roping 3/short $180 Open Roping 3/short $150 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced by Mark holder: 918-773-2125 Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit 9 a.m.

January 9-10, 2010

January 16-17, 2010

PuebLo, coLoRaDo

DeNToN, Texas

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech Equestrian Center (Indoor Arena)

Diamond T Arena

saturday, January 9 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

January 23 - 24, 2010

sunday, January 10 EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125 Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100 00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100 #3 Roping 3/short for $160 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced by Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756 GPs Directions: 18550 Midway Ranch Road Pueblo, CO 81008 Driving Directions: On I-25, 19 miles north of Pueblo (exit 119 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Midway). Take west frontage road north to arena on west side halfway between Colorado Springs and Pueblo on I-25. For stalls and hookups call 719-382-5601. Plenty of hookups or rent a room in the bunkhouse for $35 per night. ee and open handicap: The EE and Open handicap will run together alternating rounds. colorado series: There will be over 22 ropings plus a finals held in Colorado. Added money and prizes will be awarded at the finals. You must attend (11) of the ropings to be eligible for the finals. Non-uscRa: The Open handicap roping does not require a USCRA membership. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit per one location. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

saturday, January 23

saturday, January 16 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $150 Bkwy-A Roping *Non-USCRA 3 for $150 #3 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 EE Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 00 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 #1 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 #2 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145

sunday, January 17 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.

Church Service Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $150 Bkwy-A Roping *Non-USCRA 3 for $150 #3 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 10 a.m. EE Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 1 p.m. 00 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 #1 Roping *(2X) 4 p.m. 2/short for $145 #2 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced by Dirk Webb: 940-381-0525 or day of roping 940-391-8714 GPs Directions: 6900 E. Sherman Drive, Denton, Texas 76208 Driving Directions: From N-I35 exit N Loop 288 E and go approximately 4 miles. Exit FM 428 and turn left (North), the arena is approximately .5 miles on the right. Prizes: Buckles will be awarded to high money winners of the EE, 00, #1, and #2 for the weekend. Must enter both days to be eligible for the buckle. Prizes to average winners of the #3 and Bkwy-B. *(2x): May enter two times Denton series: There will be at least 20 ropings held in Denton, TX. The high money winner of the EE, 00, & #1 will be awarded a 2-horse slant trailer. Saddles will be awarded to the #2 and Breakaway-B divisions. You must attend half of the ropings to be eligible for the trailer and prizes. *Non-uscRa: The Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit per one location.

January 9 - 10, 2010 saturday, January 9 11 a.m. 1 p.m.

2/short for $145 3 for $150 2/short for $145 2/short for $145 2/short for $145 2/short for $145

sunday, January 10

sunday, January 24

EE Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 Bkwy B Roping 3 for $150 00 Roping *(2X) 11 a.m. 2/short for $145 #1 Roping *(2X) 1 p.m. 2/short for $145 #2 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 #3 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping.) Produced by Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820 GPs Directions: 5712 CR 1500 Lubbock, TX 79407 Driving Directions: Take Brownfield highway heading southwest out of Lubbock. Turn right on Upland Road to the next intersection, turn left on 50th Street. Entrance is on CR 1500. Plenty of stalls and 6 hook-ups. *Trailer series: Visit www.wncalfroping.com for more info. *(2x): May enter two times *Non-uscRa: The Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit 9 a.m.

February 6-7, 2010

DeNToN, Texas

Diamond T Arena

saturday, February 6 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

January 23-24, 2010

WaRNeR, okLahoma

Rangeline Indoor Arena

saturday, January 23 9 a.m.

Bkwy-B Roping EE Roping 00 Roping # 1 Roping # 2 Roping # 3 Roping

3 for $150 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160

sunday, January 24 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $150 EE Roping 3 for $160 00 Roping 3 for $160 # 1 Roping 3 for $160 # 2 Roping 3 for $160 # 3 Roping 3 for $160 Open Roping 3 for $100 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced by mark holder: 918-773-2125 Directions: Old Hwy 266 Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit 9 a.m.

Church Service Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $150 Bkwy-A Roping *Non-USCRA 3 for $150 #3 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 10 a.m. EE Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 1 p.m. 00 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 4 p.m. #1 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 #2 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced by Dirk Webb: 940-381-0525 or day of roping 940-391-8714 GPs Directions: 6900 E. Sherman Drive, Denton, Texas 76208 Driving Directions: From N-I35 exit N Loop 288 E and go approximately 4 miles. Exit FM 428 and turn left (North), the arena is approximately .5 miles on the right. Prizes: Buckles will be awarded to high money winners of the EE, 00, #1, and #2 for the weekend. Must enter both days to be eligible for the buckle. Prizes to average winners of the #3 and Bkwy-B. *(2x): May enter two times Denton series: There will be at least 20 ropings held in Denton, TX. The high money winner of the EE, 00, & #1 will be awarded a 2-horse slant trailer. Saddles will be awarded to the #2 and Breakaway-B divisions. You must attend half of the ropings to be eligible for the trailer and prizes. *Non-uscRa: The Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit per one location.

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EE Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 Bkwy B Roping 3 for $150 11 a.m. 00 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 1 p.m. #1 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 #2 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 #3 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping.) Produced by Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820 GPs Directions: 1699 Cypress Street Sweetwater, TX 79556 Directions: From I-20, exit Hwy 70, go north through town and follow coliseum signs. Coliseum will be on the left past downtown. Plenty of stalls and hookups available. *Trailer series. Visit www.wncalfroping.com for more information. *(2x): May enter two times *Non-uscRa: The Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit 9 a.m.

2/short for $145 3 for $150 2/short for $145 2/short for $145 2/short for $145 2/short for $145

8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.

Nolan County Coliseum (Climate Controlled) EE Roping *(2X) Bkwy B Roping 00 Roping *(2X) #1 Roping *(2X) #2 Roping *(2X) #3 Roping *(2X)

11 a.m. 1 p.m.

EE Roping *(2X) Bkwy B Roping 00 Roping *(2X) #1 Roping *(2X) #2 Roping *(2X) #3 Roping *(2X)

sunday, February 7

sWeeTWaTeR, Texas

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CaNTON, mississiPPi saturday, February 6 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

#3 Roping 3/short for $160 EE Roping 3 for $125 EE Roping *(2X) 1 for $25 Open Handicap (Non-USCRA) 3 for $125 Bkwy-B Roping 4 for $100 Open Bkwy *(2X) Open to anyone 1 for $30 Non- USCRA 00 Roping 3/short for $160 00 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40

ropings. Must rope both days to be eligible for Buckles. There will be a $5.00 fee added to all entry fees for prizes. Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit

#3 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $140 EE Roping *(2X) 3 for $125 EE Roping *(2X) 1 for $25 Open Handicap (Non-USCRA)(2X) 3 for $125 Bkwy-B Roping *(2X) 4 for $100 Open Bkwy (2X) Open to anyone 1 for $30 Non- USCRA 00 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $140 00 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #1 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $140 #1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #2 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $140 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping.) Produced By David reeves: 601-941-3828 (2x): May enter two times. Prizes: Buckles will be given to the high money winners of the tow days for EE roping, Bkwy-B roping, Open Handicap roping, 00, #1, and #2

Graham, Texas

Young County Indoor Arena

saturday February 13 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

February 13-14, 2010

WarNer, OklahOma

Rangeline Indoor Arena

saturday, February 13 10 a.m.

sunday, February 7 10 a.m.

February 13-14, 2010

Bkwy-B Roping EE Roping 00 Roping # 1 Roping # 2 Roping # 3 Roping

3 for $150 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160

sunday, February 14 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $150 EE Roping 3 for $160 00 Roping 3 for $160 # 1 Roping 3 for $160 # 2 Roping 3 for $160 # 3 Roping 3 for $160 Open Roping 3 for $100 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced by mark holder: 918-773-2125 Directions: Old Hwy 266 Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit 10 a.m.

Brent Bennett Rope Horses

EE Roping Bkwy – B Roping Bkwy – A Roping (Non-USCRA) 00 Roping #1 Roping #2 Roping #3 Roping

3 for $160 3 for $155 3 for $155 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160

saturday February 14 EE Roping 3 for $160 Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $155 Bkwy – A Roping (Non-USCRA) 3 for $155 11:30 a.m. 00 Roping 3 for $160 #1 Roping 3 for $160 #2 Roping 3 for $160 #3 Roping 3 for $160 (Ropings Without Start Times Will Run Immediately Following The Previous Roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820 GPs Directions: 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450 Driving Directions: Take Hwy 380E (Jackson Hwy) Northeast Out Of Graham. Turn Left (Northwest) On Barclay Blvd. Arena Is At The End Of The Street. Stalls And RV Hookups Available. For More Information On Arena, Visit Website At Www.Youngcountyarena.Com. *Non-UsCra: The Bkwy-A Ropings Do Not Require A USCRA Membership. 9:30 a.m.

CALF ROPING Series Get-R-Done Arena Combine, Texas Saturday: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 13, 2010 Roping starts at 6:00 p.m. D • 2 for $80 • enter 2x C • 2 for $80 • enter 2x followed by 2 for $60 Handicapped Roping - Anyone can rope SADDLE TO SERIES WINNERS OF C & D ROPINGS

We are now taking a limited number of horses.

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Must Average 20 Ropers For Saddle Giveaway

Producer reserves the right to reclassify ropers Must attend 3 of 6 to be eligible for saddle C = USCRA #1 & 2 (#1s will get half sec. off per run) D = USCRA #EE & 00 (EEs will get 1 sec. off per run) Series winners will be determined by overall money won Money won in last roping counts as double GPS: 1455 Eubanks Rd., Combine, TX 75159 For more information Jason at 214/906-9590

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

February 20-21, 2010

GiDDiNGs, Tx

AmArillo, TexAs

LCSP Covered Arena

Bill Cody Indoor Arena

saturday, February 20 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m.

00 Roping 00 Roping *(2X) #1 Roping #1 Roping *(2X) EE Roping EE Roping *(2X) #2 Roping #2 Roping *(2X) B-Bkwy

2 Head for $120 1 Head for $35 2 Head for $120 1 Head for $35 2 Head for $120 1 Head for $35 2 Head for $120 1 Head for $35 2 for $80

sunday, February 21 CPRA Open Bkwy *(2X) 1 for $75 CPRA Open Tiedown *(2X) 1 for $75 #3 Roping 10 a.m. 2 for $120 B-Bkwy 2 for $80 11 a.m. 00 Roping 2 for $120 #1 Roping 2 for $120 EE Roping 2 for $120 #2 Roping 2 for $120 (Ropings Without Start Times Will Run Immediately Following The Previous Roping) *(2x): May enter roping twice. Produced By UsCrA: 979-542-1239 or www.uscra.com GPs Directions: 2591 Hwy 290 WestP/U W CH VSA Giddings, TX 78942 Driving Directions: Located 3 miles west of Giddings on Hwy 290 west. Stalls and hookups available. 9 a.m.

saturday, February 20 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m.

EE Roping Bkwy – B Roping Bkwy – A Roping (Non-USCRA) 00 Roping #1 Roping #2 Roping #3 Roping

3 for $160 3 for $155 3 for $155 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160 3 for $160

sunday, February 21 EE Roping 3 for $160 Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $155 Bkwy – A Roping (Non-USCRA) 3 for $155 00 Roping 11 a.m. 3 for $160 #1 Roping 3 for $160 #2 Roping 3 for $160 #3 Roping 3 for $160 (Ropings Without Start Times Will Run Immediately Following The Previous Roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820 GPs Directions: 8827 S Washington Amarillo, TX 79118 Driving Directions: Take The Grand Exit Off I-40, 3 Exits East Of I-27. Go North To 10th Street. The Arena Is On The Left Between 10th And 3rd IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D Streets. Plenty Of Stalls And Hookups Available. *Non-UsCrA: The Bkwy-A Ropings Do Not Require A USCRA Membership. 9:30 a.m.

Go to www.uscra.com for complete roping schedules, results, and current standings.

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Stephenville, Texas 254/977-9133 repmiller@hotmail.com LOOPS MAGAZINE • 17

Record Setting Year!

courtesy of PRCA

ound ten of the 51st Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo wrapped up in grand style. The Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, was electric as the drama rose with every nod of the head, swing of a rope and sound of running hooves. The night finished a season of hope and dreams for many who claimed a 2009 PRCA World Championship. Topping the list was of course Trevor Brazile who is now tied with Dean Oliver and Charmayne James for third place on the all-time list with 11 career gold buckles. He earned two this year, winning the 2009 All-Around buckle as well as this years tie-down roping buckle. As the events unfolded, it was bareback rider Bobby Mote who topped his tenth round horse to earn his third gold buckle in the event. Mote set a bareback riding single-season earnings record with $310,219 in earned cash. Drama impacted the steer wrestling, but in the end, Lee Graves was on his game throughout the ten

rounds and clinched his second world with a single-season earnings record of $251,031. Perhaps one of the closest races of the week was a five-team face off in the team roping event. When the dust settled, the WNFR rookie team of Nick Sartain and Kollin VonAhn clinched the Wrangler NFR average and team roping world titles. Jesse Kruse of Great Falls, Montana keep his Number 1 spot in the saddle bronc riding world standings and earn his first career gold buckle and finished the year with $194,465 to his credit. The barrel racing event also came down to the end between Brittany Pozzi and Lindsay Sears neck and neck for the gold buckle. Pozzi, of Victoria, Texas, finished just ahead of Sears for the WPRA Championship. The bull riding world title was decided in Round 9, when J.W. Harris became the first back-to-back winner in his event since Blue Stone in 2001 and 2002. Harris, of May, Texas, won the gold buckle despite a broken hand and no qualified rides COURTESY OF PRCA, DAN HUBBELL at the WNFR.

World Champion tie-down roper, Trevor Brazile

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2009 PRCA World standings $181,740; 3. Chad Masters, $167,004; 4. David All-Around Key, $164,474; 5. JoJo LeMond, $143,669; 6. 1. Trevor Brazile, $346,779; 2. Josh Peek, Travis Tryan, $140,930; 7. Charly Crawford, $245,068; 3. Clint Robinson, $200,022; 4. $128,544; 8. Keven Daniel, $119,868; 9. Kelsey Curtis Cassidy, $173,479; 5. Ryan Jarrett, Parchman, $118,013; 10. Riley Minor, $162,528; 6. Cash Myers, $85,628; 7. Chance $115,693; 11. Clay Tryan, $106,810; 12. Blaine Kelton, $80,645; 8. Landon McClaugherty, Linaweaver, $97,116; 13. Steve Purcella, $77,405; 9. Jake Hannum, $74,859; 10. Jesse $96,646; 14. Trevor Brazile, $92,471; 15. Bail, $72,630. Derrick Begay, $84,580 Bareback (Heelers) 1. Bobby Mote, $310,219 (single-season record); 1. Kollin VonAhn, $185,522; 2. Martin Lucero, 2. Clint Cannon, $266,585; 3. Kaycee Feild, 172,176; 4. Justin McDaniel, $161,696; 5. Kelly Timberman, $160,466; 6. Ryan Gray, $159,692; 7. Jason Havens, $155,722; 8. Heath Ford, $146,401; 9. D.V. Fennell, $139,976; 10. Wes Stevenson, $116,218; 11. Will Lowe, $111,08; 12. Steven Peebles, $102,773; 13. Royce Ford, $100,064; 14. Tilden Hooper, $99,165; 15. Jared Smith, $86,205. Steer wrestling 1. Lee Graves, $251,031 (singleseason record); 2. Luke Branquinho, $200,186; 3. Jake Rinehart, $191,856; 4. Curtis Cassidy, $162,835; 5. Casey McMillen, $128,957; 6. Shawn Greenfield, $116,444; 7. Dean World Champion team ropers, Nick Sartain and Collin

Gorsuch, $109,114; 8. Todd Suhn, $108,162; 9. Stockton Graves, $107,143; 10. Josh Peek, $103,870; 11.Hunter Cure, $96,521; 12. Trevor Knowles, $90,084; 13. Blake Knowles, $84,968; 14. Matt Reeves, $82,481; 15. Joey Bell Jr., $65,360. Team roping (Headers) 1. Nick Sartain, $186,689; 2. Luke Brown,

COURTESY OF PRCA, DAN HUBBELL

VonAhn

COURTESY OF PRCA, DAN HUBBELL

World Champion bareback rider, Bobby Mote

Saddle bronc riding 1. Jesse Kruse, $194,456; 2. Cody DeMoss, $169,739; 3. J.J. Elshere, $167,996; 4. Shaun Stroh, $163,847; 5. Billy Etbauer, $148,918; 6. Cody Wright, $146,991; 7. Taos Muncy, $140,745; 8. Wade Sundell, $129,538; 9. Justin Arnold, $124,134; 10. Heith DeMoss, $117,351; 11. Isaac Diaz, $105,144; 12. Bryce Miller, $96,365; 13. Dustin Flundra, $91,692; 14. Chad Ferley, $90,668; 15. Bradley Harter, $82,351.

World Champion steer wrestler, Lee Graves

$167,287; 3. Rich Skelton, $164,310; 4. Jade Corkill, $157,532; 5. Randon Adams, $143,091; 6. Michael Jones, $140,311; 7. Richard Durham, $135,925; 8. Brad Culpepper, $132,473; 9. Russell Cardoza, $128,544; 10. Brady Minor, $115,693; 11. Cory Petska, $107,954; 12. Patrick Smith, $100,850; 13. Jhett Johnson, $93,484; 14. Cesar de la Cruz, $92,680; 15. Justin Davis, $78,813.

Tie-down roping 1. Trevor Brazile, $188,343; 2. Tuf Cooper, $174,349; 3. Tyson Durfey, $159,214; 4. Clint Robinson, $147,805; 5. Josh Peek, $141,197; 6. Ryan Jarrett, $139,914; 7. Hunter Herrin, $133,551; 8. Cody Ohl, $126,408; 9. Blair Burk, $123,469; 10. Scott Kormos, $120,548;11.Justin Maass, $118,121; 12. Adam Gray, $109,908; 13. Ryan Watkins, $109,547; LOOPS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;˘ 19

Saddle Bronc Riding Luke Branquinho, 37.5/9, $4,147; 9. Todd Suhn, 14. Monty Lewis, $103,194; 15. Matt Shiozawa, 1. Shaun Stroh, 732.5/9, $43,954; 2. Cody 44.3; 10. Dean Gorsuch, 81.2; 11. Joey Bell Jr., $97,045. DeMoss, 725, $35,661; 3. Cody Wright, Milford, 35.5/8; 12. Blake Knowles, 37.1; 13. Shawn WPRA Barrel racing Utah, 721.5, $28,197; 4. Jesse Kruse, 661/8, Greenfield, 45.4; 14. Trevor Knowles, 30.1/7; 15. 1. Brittany Pozzi, $279,435; 2. Lindsay Sears, $20,733; 5. J.J. Elshere, 657, $14,928; 6. Justin Stockton Graves, 31.9 $272,344; 3. Sherry Cervi, $219,629; 4. Mary Arnold, 634, $10,781; 7. Taos Muncy, 578/7, Team Roping Burger, $156,153; 5. Sue Smith, $130,209; 6. $7,464; 8. Chad Ferley, 566.5, $4,147; 9. Isaac 1. Nick Sartain/Kollin VonAhn, 59.2/10, Jordon Peterson, $126,051; 7. Tiffany Fox, Diaz, 550.5; 10. Bradley Harter, 540.5; 11. Billy $43,954; $123,457; 8. Lisa Lockhart, $120,246; 9. Cassie Etbauer, 506.5/6; 12. Wade Sundell, Moseley, $109,110; 10. Shelley 485; 13. Dustin Flundra, 481; 14. Morgan, $103,960; 11. Sheena Bryce Miller, 460; 15. Heith DeMoss, Robbins, $82,894; 12. Brenda Mays, 393.5/5 $81,523; 13. Tammy Fischer, $73,198; Tie-Down Roping 14. Danyelle Campbell, $69,523; 15. 1. Tuf Cooper, 84.5/10, $43,954; 2. P.J. Burger, $61,484. Ryan Jarrett, 92.8, $35,661; 3. Tyson Bull riding Durfey, 100.9, $28,197; 4. Trevor 1. J.W. Harris, $219,275; 2. Kanin Brazile, 103.4, $20,733; 5. Josh Peek, Asay, $204,958; 3. Corey Navarre, 106.6, $14,928; 6. Adam Gray, 108.0, $194,900; 4. Bobby Welsh, $166,056; $10,781; 7. Blair Burk, 111.5, 5. B.J. Schumacher, $137,155; 6. $7,464; 8. Monty Lewis, 114.9, Douglas Duncan, $136,916; 7. Steve $4,147; 9. Justin Maass, Giddings, Woolsey, $126,412; 8. Clayton Savage, Texas, 121.6; 10. Clint Robinson, $109,331; 9. Tate Stratton, $108,802; 82.7/9; 11. Cody Ohl, 85.2; 12. 10. Zack Oakes, $100,888; 11. Colin Ryan Watkins, Dublin, Texas, 84.9/8; McTaggart, $99,567; 12. Cody Whitney, 13. Hunter Herrin, 66.7/7; 14. Scott $96,401; 13. Jesse Bail, $92,827; 14. Kormos, 59.9 /6; 15. Matt Shiozawa, Cody Hancock, $83,622; 15. Howdy COURTESY OF PRCA, MIKE COPELAND 49.0/5. Cloud, $67,721. World Champion saddle bronc rider, Jesse Kruse WPRA Barrel Racing 1. Sherry Cervi, 139.01, $43,954; 2. Lindsay Sears, 139.06, $35,661; 3. Brittany Pozzi, 144.29, $28,197; 4. Sue Smith, 145.32, $20,733; 5. Lisa Lockhart, 145.82, $14,928; 6. Mary Burger, 146.77, $10,781; 7. Sheena Robbins, COURTESY OF PRCA, DAN HUBBELL 152.27, $7,464; 8. Brenda Mays, World Champion WNFR barrel racer, Brittney Pozzi COURTESY OF PRCA, MIKE COPELAND 152.74, $4,147; World Champion bull rider, J.W. Harris 9. Shelley 2009 WNFR Average Champions Morgan, 155.26; Bareback 10. Cassie Moseley, 155.80; 11. Danyelle 1. Bobby Mote, 847/10, $43,954; 2. Jason Campbell, 155.91; 12. Jordon Peterson, 156.18; 2. Luke Brown/Martin Lucero, 45.1/9, $35,661; Havens, 830, $35,661; 3. Kelly Timberman, 817, 13. Tammy Fischer, 160.29; 14. Tiffany Fox, 3. Charly Crawford/Russell Cardoza, 60.7, $28,197; 4. (tie) Kaycee Feild and D.V. Fennell, 166.61; 15. P.J. Burger, 172.27. $28,197; 4. Keven Daniel/Brad Culpepper, 69.7, 806, $17,831; 6. Steven Peebles, 804, $10,781; Bull Riding $20,733; 5. David Key/Rich Skelton, 48.2/8, 7. Heath Ford, 797.5, $7,464; 8. Wes Stevenson, 1. Kanin Asay, 434/5, $43,954; 2. Corey $14,928; 6. JoJo LeMond/Randon Adams, 58.3, 749/9, $4,147; 9. Ryan Gray, 736; 10. Clint Navarre, 407.5, $35,661; 3. Bobby Welsh, $10,781; 7. Blaine Linaweaver/Justin Davis, Cannon, 724.5; 11. Tilden Hooper, 641/8; 12. 398.5, $28,197; 4. Douglas Duncan, 335.5/4, 92.6, $7,464; 8. Riley Minor/Brady Minor, Jared Smith, 638; 13. Justin McDaniel, 632.5; $20,733; 5. B.J. Schumacher, 256/3, $14,928; 53.0/7, $4,147; 9. Chad Masters/Jade Corkill, 14. Will Lowe, 565/7; 15. Royce Ford, 417.5 /5 6. Zack Oakes, 247, $10,781; 7. Tate Stratton, 42.4/6; 10. Derrick Begay/Cesar de la Cruz, Steer Wrestling 246.5, $7,464; 8. Clayton Savage, 173.5/2, 43.1; 11. Travis Tryan/Michael Jones, 43.6; 12. 1. Lee Graves, 45.1/10, $43,954; 2. Curtis $4,147; 9. Jesse Bail, 171; 10. Colin McTaggart, Kelsey Parchman/Richard Durham, 49.2; 13. Cassidy, 50.8, $35,661; 3. Jake Rinehart, 51.4, 170; 11. Steve Woolsey, 168.5; 12. Cody Clay Tryan/Cory Petska, 36.3/5; 14. Steve $28,197; 4. Casey McMillen, 51.8, $20,733; 5. Whitney, 167; 13. Cody Hancock, 89.5/1; 14. Purcella/Jhett Johnson, 36.7; 15. Trevor Josh Peek, 52.5, $14,928; 6. Hunter Cure, 64.6, Howdy Cloud, 76; 15. J.W. Harris, NS. Brazile/Patrick Smith, 40.7/4 $10,781; 7. Matt Reeves, 178.5, $7,464; 8. 20 â&#x20AC;˘ JANUARY 2010

The top 10 high money winners in each division, of each quarter, will qualify for the USCRA World Championship Finals this season that will be hosted during the USCRA National Finals in Stephenville, Texas. Each quarter a roper’s money will start over for a chance of ten new high money earners for a total of 40 ropers to make up the World Championship Finals. A roper will only be able to win 2 positions for the World Championship Finals. After that it will drop down to the next place to fill a tenth position. EE 1. J.E. Teague 2. John Boedeker 3. Calvin Steen 4. Cleo Hearn 5. Gene Hood 6. Earl Howell 7. James Seaman 8. Edsel Rhodes 9. Bucky Sherley 10. Lee Foster 11. Bill Rickey 12. Lee Jay Elder 13. Marvin Mills 14. Joe Teague 15. Heath Lenderman 16. Blake Bryant 17. Ty Heflin Harris 18. Bobby Fritz 19. John McReynolds 20. Danny Baker 21. Jerry Darnell 22. Charles Pickett III 23. Eddie Armstrong 24. Bailey Thurston 25. Jon Dycus 00 1. Norman Roberts 2. Mike Ashley 3. Ronnie Gibbs 4. Randy Stone 5. Randy Jones 6. Riley Smith 7. Chris Holderby 8. Stephen Perry 9. Hershell Neeley 10. Buster Bridges 11. Joe Morris 12. Bill Akins 13. Dalton Dewinne 14. Sid Miller 15. Ed Redfearn 16. Cory Jordan 17. Le Wayne Smith 18. Kolt Hill 19. Griffin Brown 20. Doug Hough

Hobbs, NM Enid, OK Hawley, TX Lancaster, TX Ruston, LA Brady, TX Kountze, TX Pueblo, CO Lawn, TX Alvord, TX Shawnee, OK Mutual, OK Buffalo, TX Wanette, OK Dumas, AR Hatchechubbee, AL San Angelo, TX Ponder, TX Purcell, OK Quitman, TX Hawley, TX Terry, MS Henderson, TX El Reno, OK Lubbock, TX

$4,244 $3,871 $3,544 $2,257 $2,002 $1,759 $1,500 $1,395 $1,361 $1,357 $1,323 $1,267 $1,187 $1,126 $1,051 $993 $980 $887 $833 $803 $757 $717 $678 $632 $604

Magnolia, TX Texico, NM Pensacola, FL Stephenville, TX Aubrey, TX O’Donnell, TX Burleson, TX Freeport, TX Dumas, AR Weatherford, TX Elgin, TX Aubrey, TX Helotes, TX Stephenville, TX Aubrey, TX Hawley, TX Terry, MS Comanche, TX Stinnett, TX Giddings, TX

$2,236 $1,938 $1,821 $1,570 $1,557 $1,522 $1,420 $1,212 $1,070 $1,042 $1,037 $990 $986 $951 $855 $832 $820 $806 $795 $774

21. 22. 23. 24. 25. #1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. #2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Lee Reed Don Sims Myles Brown Tom O’Neal Randy Taylor

Siloam Springs, AR Dublin, TX Stinnett, TX Choudrant, LA Comanche, TX

$761 $717 $696 $662 $652

Dennis Mckinley Lonnie Jordan Randy Cross Billy Morrow Dale Dove Donnie McQueen J.W. Jones Jon Davis Dave Brock Travis Evans Ryan Harper Jude Barber Mike Ashley Gary Reed Kevin Fontenot Tim Layman Brian Mikel Josh Land Kirk Stowers Marshall Green Ray Dunbar C.J. Wolf John Guest Tim Babin Tony Lacina

San Angelo, TX Hawley, TX Decatur, TX Hamlin, TX Bluffdale, TX Mansfield, TX Huntsville, TX Opp, AL Springtown, TX Lexington, TX Bluff Dale, TX St. Francisville, LA Texico, NM Lake Charles, LA Jennings, LA Haskell, TX Duncan, OK Stephenville, TX Tupelo, OK Abilene, TX Opplousas, LA Giddings, TX Brownwood, TX Prairieville, LA Amarillo, TX

$4,124 $2,435 $2,392 $1,944 $1,422 $1,346 $1,130 $1,126 $1,020 $1,019 $988 $904 $901 $861 $824 $805 $703 $600 $595 $585 $577 $574 $564 $519 $494

Chad Boggs Seth Mahaffey Martin Poindexter Jim Kolka Cole Carpenter Garrett Fincher Neil Dove Ryan Harper Todd Whatley Brett Christensen Shannon Duplantis J.W. Jones Cody Harmon Jason Schaffer Seaver Tate

Cyril, OK Sweetwater, TX Seymour, TX Volborg, MT Girard, TX Stephenville, TX Bluffdale, TX Bluff Dale, TX Blanket, TX Alva, OK Mire, LA Huntsville, TX Stephenville, TX Broadus, MT Clovis, NM

$2,002 $1,290 $1,041 $856 $826 $650 $616 $606 $600 $591 $588 $569 $562 $515 $492

16. Terrell Ramsey 17. Troy Nations 18. Chad Houck 19. Kyle Thames 20. Will Harrison 21. Jared Lovett 22. Sterling Smith 23. Sean O’Neal 24. James Berry III #3 1. Blaine Thornton 2. Craig Leonard 3. Lane Dudley 4. Jared Turner 5. Chance Hays 6. Blane Cox 7. Dustan Dewinne 8. James Zant 9. Shawn Felts 10. Will Harrison 11. Jared Lovett 12. Shawn Felton B-Breakaway 1. Ty Heflin Harris 2. Charles Pickett III 3. Amanda Johnson 4. Sy Felton 5. Martha Beaver 6. Stoni Riggan 7. Joni Gabriel 8. Kimberly Sanchagrin 9. Braden Harris 10. Jimmy Hill 11. Kristi McKee 12. Allison Danley 13. Kari Woodall 14. Leah Mackey 15. Jesse Marshall 16. Jerry Koile 17. Hershell Neeley 18. James Seaman 19. Mia Manzanares 20. Jill Collett 21. Shelby Irick 22. Lauren Winkler 23. Blaise Broussard 24. Deven Riggins

Crystal Springs, MS Jackson, MS Black, AL Columbus, TX Rio Vista, TX Giddings, TX Lubbock, TX Stephenville, TX Natchez, MS

$471 $466 $440 $434 $417 $361 $360 $359 $302

Florence, TX Lubbock, TX Comanche, TX Lawton, OK Briston, OK Cameron, TX Helotes, TX Blessing, TX Robert Lee, TX Rio Vista, TX Giddings, TX Dublin, TX

$1,191 $505 $451 $327 $327 $206 $188 $188 $182 $182 $113 $69

San Angelo, TX Terry, MS Thibodaux, LA Dublin, TX Abilene, TX Snyder, TX Lockhart, TX Florence, MS San Angelo, TX Comanche, TX Mabank, TX Graham, TX Helena, OK Avondale, CO Kersey, CO Loveen, AZ Dumas, AR Kountze, TX Opelousas, LA Anson, TX Stephenville, TX Kenney, TX Opelousas, LA Weatherford, TX

$1,634 $1,186 $968 $946 $855 $830 $589 $437 $418 $375 $342 $304 $302 $275 $270 $266 $254 $248 $245 $235 $228 $228 $210 $201

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his is the time of year I usually talk about the importance of setting goals. In 2008 my goals were: 1) To win a world championship; 2) To win the NFR average; 3) To win the Texas Circuit. For the first time in my career I was able to check off all the goals I had set for the year. My goal, for so long, was to win a world championship and I had never thought past that. I didn’t have another goal after winning a gold buckle. I had never thought about winning two gold buckles. Achieving those goals was such an event for me and so emotional that it took a toll on me in 2009. I didn’t realize how much until we were half way through the year and I wasn’t in the top 50. Then I started bearing down and

winning and ended up getting hurt which all but killed my chances of making the finals. I always take time between seasons to think about my goals. This year I’m at Dodd’s, my trainer, in Florida in the ultimate training camp. We get up at 5 a.m. and go until midnight or later. We’re either training, eating or talking about strategy and goals. It is amazing how heightened your mental state becomes when you break yourself down physically. In this environment my goal setting has reached a new level. My goals are very specific and I have a set of both short and long-term goals. I have three pages or sets of goals: professional goals, personal goals for me and my family and spiritual

A special thanks to my sponsors for supporting not only me, but also the sport that lets me do what I love. TM

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goals. I have a fourth page that is a summary of these, which contains my top six to ten goals. When setting goals it’s important to be strategic and I always take time to think about what I want to happen this year, in the next ten years and how I’m going to get there. Goals need to be realistic and be something you’re willing to work for. Goals are much different than a wish or dream. Normally we make them too big or too small or don’t write them down. You have to have a road map of how you’re going to get there. For every goal I make, I run it through the grinder and ask myself if I’m willing to do what it takes and make the necessary sacrifices to reach those goals.

Any goal without time spent, is a wish – not a goal. There’s a lot of difference between a wish and a goal. You can dream big, but know that the sacrifice will have to be just as big to reach it. On a different note I’ve been given an opportunity to keep people up to date with what I’m doing and be able to share my training routines, etc. Now in the Applications section of iTunes there is a Stran Smith app available for the iPhone for $2.99. I’m pretty excited about it and hope you enjoy it.

Until next time, God Bless, and I’ll see you down the line.

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New Year’s Resolution esus said in John 6:35 “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger…” It seems to me as though when we begin a new year, we do one of two things. We begin either by making New Year’s resolutions or we refuse to make New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes we refuse to make resolutions because of inadequate past performances. We may have failed to live up to our resolutions so many times that we just refuse to make them anymore. Sometimes we choose to live in the past and dwell on the failures of our past. It’s a real challenge to live in the present much less

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to address the future. Have you ever opened up the cabinet and found the bread is old and crusty and hard and moldy? If you’re like me, the first thing that goes through your mind is how undesirable that bread is and usually that bread winds up being discarded. On the other hand, I believe I can safely say from experience, that there really isn’t anything better than fresh bread out of the oven with a little bit of butter and honey on it! My word to you this month, as we begin the New Year, is to not live in a cabinet and become stale, crusty, hard and moldy. We all understand that type of individual is not desirable. When Jesus said “I am the bread of life”, He was not talking about yesterday’s bread—He was talking about fresh bread for today. You may have read the Bible and received a Word from God for your personal life in the past. Your bread may be old. The only way that we can find fulfillment in life and be full of flavor is by allowing Christ’s Spirit to live in us daily. Yesterday’s bread and yesterday’s Word is not good enough. For those who have purposed in their heart to follow God, I challenge you to make a decision to eat of the “Bread of Life’ daily and then to recognize the nourishment that you get from it. You may need a few days, a few months or a few years to get your spiritual health back—so don’t give up. Make a resolution to follow Him today. He is your Bread of Life! Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays 7 p.m.

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2010 is here and I hope you are welcoming it in like I am – with a bang! Whether 2009 was a great year for you, a bad year or somewhere in between, the rolling over to 2010 allows all of us a chance to start new. Now, I am not going to get into New Years resolutions, but I will say this, if you start one - stick to it, selfaccomplishment is amazing. What a NFR! I can’t recall a past Wrangler National Finals Rodeo that had more drama and more excitement in every round as this year’s event had. Congratulations to the PRCA and to all of the cowboys and the barrel racers who qualified and competed, making it exciting. The rodeo, no doubt made for great entertainment and I hope the PRCA capitalizes on that for future events. For me the team roping and calf roping events were captivating, throwing in a bit of steer wrestling into the mix, too. My hat is off to the team of Nick Sartain and Kollin VonAhn for staying solid and not letting the pressure get to them in the team roping. For first-timers at the NFR, they were impressive. Of course how can you not be impressed by the battle that raged between Brazile, Ohl and Cooper in the calf roping. No doubt Brazile earned this year's gold buckle as he competed against veteran Cody Ohl

each night and kept the pressure on Cooper who was in his rear-view mirror at bay. Congratulations to all of these guys who continued to be so impressive throughout every round, making the finals what it should be - exciting! On the USCRA front, they have a whole lot of things cooking for this year. Looking ahead you will see a bunch of events lined up. Producers all across the country are penciling in dates and putting together different types of series that ropers will enjoy. The USCRA is right there, working side by side with producers to make sure ropers everywhere have a chance to win Showdown and World Finals positions for this year's Finals in September. Get on board early this season and claim your share of what could result in a USCRA Championship this fall. Finally, I would like to thank everyone I have worked with on Loops throughout 2009 and hope to continue all of the relationships throughout the New Year and beyond. I encourage all of you to contact me at any time with questions, concerns and feedback about the magazine and the sport of calf roping. Until then, I wish you the best of luck and good fortune. — Ryan Davis

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