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FEATURE STORY

6 8th Annual Rising Stars Calf Roping DEPARTMENTS 10 In The Books

22 Down the Line with Stran Smith

10 Tie-Down Profile of the Month

23 News and Notes

11 USCRA World Standings

24 Lonestar Cowboy Church

12 USCRA Insider

25 Out My Window

14 2010 USCRA Schedule

ON THE COVER: 6-year-old roper, Braden Harris competed at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rising Stars Calf Roping held in Duncan, Oklahoma (Photo courtesy of Foto Cowboy)

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uncan, Oklahoma had a different flair for the Thanksgiving weekend as over 578 calf ropers from all over the United States descended on the town to participate in the 8th Annual Rising Stars Calf Roping. This was the second year for Duncan to host the 4-day weekend event consisting of every age group from 12 & Under to the All-Stars. Producers, Mark Holder and Chris Neal, once again went for the best of the best as Cactus Saddlery became the official saddle sponsor for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trophy saddles. Once again Lankford Leather & Tack hand-tooled the rope cans donated by Smith Brothers Roping Supplies that were given to all the fastest calf winners. And last, but not least, the prestigious All-Star saddle was designed and crafted by Hogg Saddles of Conway, Arkansas. Barry Burk, producer of the Barry Burk Jr. Roping, once again donated a saddle to the youngest tie down roper. After the traditional Thanksgiving turkey and dressing, along with all the trimmings, was served through the concession stand, the limited edition of the All-Star Calf Roping got started at 1 p.m. Eighty-one of the top ropers in the nation competed on three head, then the top twelve came back for the All-Star Shoot-Out. Monty Lewis

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captured the first and second rounds with a consecutive time of 7.8 seconds to win each go. But Hunter Herrin stepped things up in the third round when he stopped the clock in 6.8 seconds to win the round and the fastest calf. Oklahoma native Blair Burk stayed consistent as he captured the Average win with a total of 25.4 on three head. But the winner of the All-Star Shoot-Out, Trent Creager of Stillwater, Oklahoma, took home what everyone else wanted, the prestigious Hogg saddle. Friday morning started at 8 a.m. when we were greeted by the Duncan Convention and Visitors Bureau with coffee, juice and doughnuts. Then fiftyfive 12 & Under Tie Down ropers made their way into the arena to start off the day. Ty Cochran took over the first round with a time of 12.4 seconds. The second go went to Ty Harris with a time of 13.7 seconds. In the third round, Cooper Martin from Alma, Kansas, turned in a time of 11.7, Marcus Theriot

12 and under breakaway Champion, Westyn Hughes

12 and under Tie-Down Roping Champion, Cooper Martin

13-15 Breakaway Champion, Whitney DeSalvo

the short-go and had the fastest calf with an 8.4 seconds run. But once again, Reid Zapalac came out on top when he won the Average in 41.3 on three head and took home the Cactus saddle. The numbers were up from last year as 81 12 & Under Breakaway girls and boys were up early Saturday morning, ready to set the pace for the day. Brenton Hall from Jay, Oklahoma took the first round with a time of 2.44 seconds. The second round went to Logan Cook when he turned in a time of 2.65. Then things got fast and furious as Westyn Hughes from Caldwell, Texas took over the third go with a time

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13 -15 Tie-Down Roping Champion, Reid Zapalac

got in the hot seat when he won the short-go and the fastest calf in 9.8 seconds. But it was Cooper Martin who prevailed to win the Average and the beautiful Cactus saddle. The 13-15 immediately followed the first roping, and Reid Zapalac of Smithville, Texas took the first round with a time of 9.7 seconds. Another Texas cowboy, Ryan Rule, won the second round with a time of 9.4, and Sloan Short and Riley Smith split the third go when they turned in a time of 9.6 seconds. The 13-15 Tie Down was definitely dominated by Texans when Mason Bowen from Troup, Texas won

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of 2.13 seconds which also was the fastest calf. A Sumner, Texas cowboy, Clay Mills, was the winner of the shortgo. But Westyn Hughes was the big winner, when he won the Average, took home the saddle and also the custom made rope can. But the day was just getting started as 76 13-15 Breakaway ropers made their way into the arena to strut their stuff. And one Copan, Oklahoma cowboy did just that as Tylen Layton won the first, second and third go rounds with pretty consistent times of 1.72, 1.88 and 1.63 seconds. But Spur Valdez of Dimmitt, Texas took the short-go with a time of 2.47 seconds. The girls said, “Move over boys” when

Whitney DeSalvo of Springfield, Arkansas took over the Average with a combined time of 10.03 seconds on three head to capture the title and the Cactus saddle. A new twist was added to Saturday’s roping as the first round of the 19 & Under Girls Breakaway ended the night. Sadie Watkins from Miami, Texas took over the first round with a time of 2.23 seconds. The next morning things got even faster in the second go as Lindsey Walters stopped the clock in 2.09 seconds. Shelbie Weeder from Holly, Colorado took the money in round number three with a time of 2.34 seconds. The short go was won in 2.34 seconds also by Jessica Birdsong. But it

16-19 Tie-Down Champion, Clayton Shaw

19 and Under Breakaway Champion, Kenzie Andrus

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was Kenzie Andrus who won the average and claimed the Cactus saddle. Sunday morning brought many blessings as Rev. Roger Myers once again spoke at our Cowboy Church Service. Then 103 of the toughest 16-19 calf ropers got things underway when Chisum Thurston from Hyannis, Nebraska and Clay Kirkes from Lubbock, Texas, both turned in a time of 8.7 seconds. The second go was won by Andrew Yates with a time of 8.1 and Cody Doescher turned in the same time to win the third round. But, fast just got faster when Blake Ash blitzed his calf in the short go and won the fast time of 7.8 seconds. However, it was Clayton Shaw who took home that beautiful Cactus saddle when he cinched the Average in 38.5 seconds on three head. Once again producers, Chris Neal and Mark Holder, say a heartfelt “Thank You” to all the sponsors, suppliers, vendors, work crew and family members who include the timers, secretaries and arena personnel. Most of all though, they would like to thank the contestants and their families for their continued support of the Rising Stars Calf Roping. Hope the stars keep rising for you this next year. See you again in 2010! K

Rising Star All-Star Champion, Trent Creager

Rising Stars Calf Roping 2009 Results Total Payoff - $103,000 Cash and Prizes 12 and under Breakaway 1st Go 1. Brenton Hall, 2.44, $328; 2. Jakob Duckworth, 2.45, $272; 3. Clint Kelley, 2.65, $215; 4. Clay Mills, 2.72, $136; 4. Cooper Lee, 2.72, $136; 6. Layton Little, 2.82, $58 2nd Go 1. Logan Cook, 2.65, $328; 2. Hondo Harris, 2.66, $272; 3. Bracie Beene, 2.69, $215; 4. Mia Manzanares, 2.84, $159; 5. Weston Hughes, 2.87, $102; 6. Clint Kelley, 2.9, $58 3rd Go 1. Westyn Hughes, 2.13, $328; 2. Carter Gurrola, 2.5, $272; 3. Cooper Mathews, 2.64, $215; 4. Roy Lee, 2.66, $159; 5. Dakota Felton, 2.88, $102; 6. Austin Atkinson, 2.94, $58 Short Go 1. Clay Mills, $227; 2. Austin Atkinson, $170; 3. Logan Cook, $113; 4. Westyn Hughes, $51 Average 1. Westyn Hughes, 10.97, $493; 2. Clay Mills, 11.66, $408; 3. Austin Atkinson, 11.92, $323; 4. Riley Morrow, 12.31, $238; 5. Logan Cook, 12.95, $153; 6. Dakota Felton, 11.92, $86 12 and Under Tie-Down 1st Go 1. Ty Cochran, 12.4, $223; 2. Marcus Theriot, 12.8, $185; 3. Cooper Martin, 12.9, $146; 4. Mark Humphrey, 14.3, $108; 5. Tyler Milligan, 15.3, $69; 6. Ty Harris, 17.4, $38 2nd Go 1. Ty Harris, 13.7, $223; 2. Westyn Hughes, 14.8, $166; 2. Clay Mills, 14.8, $166; 4. Cooper Martin, 14.9, $108; 5. Marcus Theriot, 15.3, $69; 5. Roy Lee, 15.3, $38 3rd Go 1. Cooper Martin, 11.7, $223; 2. Tyler Milligan, 11.8, $185; 3. Mark Humphrey, 12.9, $146; 4. Hondo Harrris, 13.3, $108; 5. Sy Felton, 14.7, $69; 6. Sterling Cowdrey, 14.9, $38 Short Go 1. Marcus Theriot, 9.8, $154; 2. Ty Cochrane, 14.1, $115; 3. Michael Boehem, 14.8, $77; 4. Ty Harris, 15.4, $38 Average 1. Cooper Martin, 59.6, $335; 2. Ty Harris, 64.2, $277; 3. Ty Cochrane, 68.1, $219; 4. Mark Humphrey, 74.4, $162; 5. Hondo Harris, 79.2, $104; 6. Marcus Theriot, 79.4, $58 13 - 15 Breakaway 1st Go 1. Tylen Layton, 1.72, $419; 2. Marty Yates, 1.74, $346; 3. Jacob Lewis, 1.84, $274; 4. Cooper Martin, 1.94, $202; 5. Ryan Rule, 1.97, $129; 6. Tanner Stec, 2.19, $74 2nd Go 1. Tylen Layton, 1.88, $419; 2. Tanner Irish, 2.11,

$346; 3. Aaron Callaway, 2.25, $274; 4. Tanner Stec, 2.34, $202; 5. Deven Riggins, 2.41, $129; 6. Clayton Collmorgen, 2.42, $74 3rd Go 1. Tylen Layton, 1.63, $419; 2. Joshua Walker, 2.17, $346; 3. Cody Wright, 2.27, $274; 4. Tanner Stec, 2.28, $202; 5. Whitney DeSalvo, 2.31, $129; 6. Cooper Martin, 2.47, $37; 6. Spur Valdez, 2.47, $37 Short Go 1. Spur Valdez, 2.47, $304; 2. Whitney DeSalvo, 2.62, $228; 3. Shay Walters, 2.84, $152; 4. Clayton Collmorgen, 3.18, $76 Average 1. Whitney DeSalvo, 10.03, $617; 2. Spur Valdez, 10.49, $510; 3. Clayton Collmorgen, 10.91, $404; 4. Shay Walters, 11.64, $298; 5. Myles Brown, 11.85, $191; 6. Luke Madsen, 12.48, $108 13-15 Tie-Down 1st Go 1. Reid Zapalac, 9.7, $364; 2. Aaron Callaway, 10.5, $270; 2. Tylen Layton, 10.5, $270; 4. Seth Cooke, 11.2, $144; 4. Colby Jenkins, 11.2, $144; 6. Quinton Inman, 11.6, $63 2nd Go 1. Ryan Rule, 9.4, $364; 2. Trey L. Johnson, 10.2, $301; 3. Justin Moore, 10.7, $238; 4. Lane Chipley, 10.9, $175; 5. Aaronn Callaway, 11, $113; 6. Deon Atkins, 11.1, $63 3rd Go 1. Sloan Short, 9.6, $333; 1. Riley Smith, 9.6, $333; 3. Reid Zapalac, 9.8, $206; 3. Marcus Theriot, 9.8, $206; 5. Spur Valdez, 10.2, $59; 5. Seth Cooke, 10.2, $59; 5. Dylan Cosper, 10.2, $59 Short Go 1. Mason Bowen, 8.5, $264; 2. Reid Zapalac, 9.5, $198; 3. Spur Valdez, 10.1, $132; 4. Aaron Callaway, 10.9, $66 Average 1. Reid Zapalac, 41.3, $536; 2. Aaron Callaway, 45.5, $443; 3. Spur Valdez, 46.6, $351; 4. Quinton Inman, 51.1, $259; 5. Seth Cooke, 52.2, $166; 6. Mason Bowen, 53.2, $92 19 and Under Girls Breakaway 1st Go 1. Sadie Watkins, 2.23, $645; 2. Kenzie Andrus, 2.46, $533; 3. Angela Bartley, 2.56, $422; 4. Sierra Rozell, 2.63, $312; 5. Shelby McCauley, 2.67, $200; 6. Brandi Hollenbeck, 2.82, $111 2nd Go 1. Lindsey Walters, 2.09, $645; 2. Sarah Ingle, 2.1, $533; 3. Tara Schroedter, 2.22, $422; 4. Phyllis Black, 2.28, $312; 5. Kyre Larrabee, 2.47, $200; 6. LaRae Porterfield, 2.6, $111 3rd Go 1. Shelbie Weeder, 2.34, $645; 2. Tiada Gray, 2.46, $533; 3. Jessica Birdsong, 2.47, $422; 4. Amber Butler, 2.58, $312; 5. Keely Jo Weger, 2.69, $104; 5. Angela Bartley, 2.69, $104; 5. Kaity Ray, 2.69, $104

Short Go 1. Jessica Birdsong, 2.34, $468; 2. Kenzie Andrus, 2.47, $351; 3. Angela Bartley, 2.59, $234; 4. Brandi Hollenbeck, 3, $117 Average 1. Kenzie Andrus, 10.33, $950; 2. Angela Barley, 10.57, $786; 3. Jessica Birdsong, 12.02, $622; 4. Keely Jo Weger, 12.5, $459; 5. Brandi Hollenbeck, 12.6, $295; 6. Jenna Suazo, 13.03, $164 16-19 Tie-Down 1st Go 1. Chisum Thurston, 8.7, $792; 1. Clay Kirkes, 8.7, $792; 3. Blake Ash, 8.9, $567; 4. Tanner Riggen, 9, $418; 5. Jarod Nooren, 9.2, $210; 5. Clayton Shaw, 9.2, $210 2nd Go 1. Andrew Yates, 8.1, $866; 2. Reese Riemer, 8.3, $642; 2. Legend Mills, 8.3, $642; 4. William Guillory, 8.5, $418; 5. Seth Hall, 9.2, $140; 5. Kwincy Kile, 9.2, $140; 5. William Whayne, 9.2, $140 3rd Go 1. Cody Doescher, 8.1, $866; 2. Marco Thompson, 8.2, $717; 3. Bryce Barney, 8.6, $493; 3. J. C. King, 8.6, $493; 5. Chase Williams, 8.7, $210; 5. Brett Christensen, 8.7, $210 Short Go 1. Blake Ash, 7.8, $577; 2. James Collins, 8.4, $432; 3. Cody Doescher, 8.6, $216; 3. Clayton Shaw, 8.6, $216 Average 1. Clayton Shaw, 38.5, $1,314; 2. Blake Ash, 38.6, $1,087; 3. James Collins, 39, $861; 4. Cody Doescher, 39.3, $634; 5. Tanner Riggin, 39.5, $408; 6. J. C. King, 40.2, $228 All-Star Roping 1st Go 1. Monty Lewis, 7.8, $1,766; 1. George Rowland, 7.8, $1,766; 3rd. Clay Long, 8.1, $1,266; 4th. Kody Curry, 8.2, $933; 5th. Blair Burk, 8.6, $600; 6th. Clif Cooper, 8.8, $333 2nd Go 1. Monte Lewis, 7.8, $1,933; 2. Jeff Chapman, 7.9, $1,600; 3. Blair Burk, 8, $1,100; 3. Jared Turner, 8, $1,100; 5. Ben Madsen, 8.1, $600; 6. Dillon Holder, 8.3, $333 3rd Go 1. Hunter Herrin, 6.8, $1,933; 2. Trent Creager, 7, $1,600; 3. Rhett Ridling, 7.2, $1,266; 4. Shane Hanchey, 7.5, $933; 5. Brady Wilson, 7.9, $600; 6. Billy Hamilton, 8.1, $333 Average 1. Blair Burk, 25.4, $2,900; 2. Steve Brickey, 27.7, $2,400; 3. Jared Turner, 28, $1,900; 4. Jeff Chapman, 28.2, $1,400; 5. Ryan Jarrett, 28.7, $700; 5. Justin Maass, 28.7, $700 Shoot-Out 1. Trent Creager, 7.6, Hogg Saddle, * 2. Blair Burk, 9.5, $2,212; 3. George Rowland, 17.3, $1,327; 4. Reese Riemer. $885 LOOPS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;˘ 9

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 December 19, 2009 through January 20, 2010. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

00 Steve Ferguson Ronnie Gibbs Dakota McDonald Logan Meuth Fred Mitchell Bill Stewart

Ovalo, TX Pensacola, FL Post, TX Lexington, TX Epes, AL Dozier, AL

2010 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

1 Mike Cooley Mike Cooley Garrett Hale Kirk Kirkes Scooter Scarbrough Rusty Smart

Purvis, MS Purvis, MS Snyder, TX Carlsbad, NM Florence, MS Hempstead, TX

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2 Garrett Hale Bubba Hargrave P. J. King Sam Powers Terrell Ramsey

Snyder, TX Hempstead, TX Natchez, MS Sonora, TX Crystal Springs, MS

BA-B Jessie Kate Cole Austin Elliott Kelly Hughes Charles (King) Pickett III Brian Wheeler Lauren Winkler

Goldsmith, TX Arp, TX St. Francisville, La Terry, MS Hattiesburg, MS Kenney, TX

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EE Garrett Bukowski Dale Darwin Austin Elliott Jake Keith Heath Lenderman Kevin Mackey Edsel Rhodes Brooke Wilson Jesse Winfree

Falcon, CO Weogufka, Al Arp, TX Purvis, MS Dumas, AR Avondale, CO Pueblo, CO Las Cruces, NM Orangefield, TX

Tie-Down Profile of the Month RANDALL CARLISLE Currently fifth in the PRCA World Standings with $4,865 in 2010 earnings

23 years old Joined PRCA: 2006 PRCA Career Earnings: $167,479 Current Residence: Lipan, TX 2009 Highlights Finished 28 in the PRCA World standings 2009 earnings: $42,702 Tour Finale qualifications: 1 in the Summer of 2006 Professional Highlights 2009 Won the Sisters (Ore.) Rodeo Won the Livermore (Calif.) Rodeo Career Highlights 2008 Won the Rodeo de Santa Fe (N.M.); finished 20th in the world standings with $55,927 2007 Won the Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, the Days of ‘47 Rodeo (Salt Lake City) and the Canby (Ore.) Rodeo 2006 Won the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Round at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (Colorado Springs, Colo.). Finished second to Cody James in the PRCA Rookie of the Year standings in tie-down roping and was 35th in the world standings

Amateur Accomplishments Texas high school state champion tie-down roper in 2005 Personal 5' 9'', 165 lbs…Single…Hobbies include playing basketball…Got involved in rodeo through his grandfather when he was 5...Parents are Randy and Tammy and he has one sister, Bethany…Graduated from Lipan (Texas) High School with 11 students…Was quite the basketball player in high school, where he set a national record for three-pointers with 516 during his four year career…Horse is Creflo dollar… Favorite food consists of anything without onions or peppers…Favorite book is The Bible and…Favorite type of music is gospel. Information courtesy of PRCA

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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 00 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Cliff Steadman Jesse Winfree Jake Keith Dennis Jolly Garrett Bukowski Johnnie Mellman J. E. Teague Gary Vannoy Gary Bush Heath Lenderman Charley Rogers Edsel Rhodes

Hockley, TX Orangefield, TX Purvis, MS Santa Fe, TX Falcon, CO Hempstead, TX Hobbs, NM Ozona, TX Milano, TX Dumas, AR Hillsboro, AL Pueblo, CO

$692 $672 $341 $224 $180 $168 $147 $147 $112 $109 $72 $45

Logan Meuth Joe Morris Mike S. Green Dakota McDonald Walter Johnson Rand Broadway Westyn Hughes Lee Reed Kyle Spacek Chris Holderby

Lexington, TX $1,286 Elgin, TX $677 Cedar Creek, TX $642 Post, TX $410 Spring Branch, TX $321 Stackville, MS $286 Caldwell, TX $214 Siloam Springs, AR $214 Giddings, TX $214 Burleson, TX $205

11. 12. 13. 14. #1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. #2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

V. W. Grable Fred Mitchell Michael Dubose Bill Stewart

Weatherford, TX Epes, AL Salem, AL Dozier, AL

Rusty Smart Dell Blackwell Tye Thompson Garrett Hale Robby Hollis Dave Laster Rusty Spacek Justin Wilson Jude Barber Billy Morrow Scooter Scarbrough

Hempstead, TX Manvel, TX Breckenridge, TX Snyder, TX Sealy, TX Alvarado, TX Ledbetter, TX Las Cruces, NM St. Francisville, LA Hamlin, TX Florence, MS

Bubba Hargrave Martin Poindexter Terrell Ramsey Sam Powers Kyle Thames P. J. King Jared Lovett

Hempstead, TX Seymour, TX Crystal Springs, MS Sonora, TX Columbus, TX Natchez, MS Giddings, TX

Joe Beaver’s 1st Annual Junior Superstars & Reunion Roping Salado, TX Wildfire Arena April 1 - 4, 2010 Entry Blanks Available Online at:

www.joebeaver.com For more information call: Joe Beaver 979.777.6946 Jenna Beaver 936.672.7933 Shavauna Morgenroth 936.524.0338 or info@joebeaver.com If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact Jenna or Shavauna and the entry blank can be faxed or mailed to you.

$180 $115 $95 $55 $1,136 $614 $471 $435 $307 $204 $204 $172 $138 $114 $46 $859 $622 $496 $446 $382 $330 $319

8. Jason Timmerman 9. Klay Kirkes 10. Seth Mahaffey 11. Brad McReynolds 12. John Tibbets #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. Jessie Kate Cole 2. Brian Wheeler 3. Kelly Hughes 4. Conner Fontenot 5. Kali Parker

New Braunfels, TX Carlsbad, NM Sweetwater, TX Groesbeck, TX Rising Star, TX 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 Goldsmith, TX Hattiesburg, MS St. Francisville, LA Jennings, LA St. Francisville, LA

$228 $191 $159 $153 $106 $1,191 $505 $451 $327 $327 $206 $188 $188 $182 $182 $113 $69 $285 $196 $190 $70 $48

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Did You Know? K 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 1 to be eligible for the finals. K The enter twice system will only pertain to 1-head ropings for the remainder of the year. Any roping with more than one round will be enter once only.

K The ropings in Pueblo, Colorado, produced by Jr. Peek have included a bonus calf at each event. The Strad Energy $1,000 Bonus calf will award one roper, $1,000 at each roping. The Average winner of each roping will have a chance to come back and rope the fast time calf of that roping. The roper who come the closest to matching the fast time or beating it by the most time will be awarded the Strad Energy $1,000 Bonus!

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;˘ FEBRUARY 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 February 6-7, 2010 6-7, 2010 6-7, 2010 13-14, 2010 13-14, 2010 20-21, 2010 20-21, 2010 march 6-7, 2010 6-7, 2010 6-7, 2010 13-14, 2010 13-14, 2010

Pueblo, CO Canton, MS Denton, TX Warner, OK Graham, TX Giddings, TX Amarillo, TX Pueblo, CO Brandon, MS Denton, TX Giddings, TX Ruston, LA

13-14, 2010 13-14, 2010 20-21, 2010 27-28 2010 27-28 2010 April 3-4, 2010 10-11, 2010 10-11, 2010 24-25, 2010 24-25, 2010 may 1-2, 2010 1-2, 2010 15-16, 2010 15-16, 2010 22-23, 2010

February 6-7, 2010

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

Sunday, February 7 #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 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 10 a.m.

Warner, OK Lubbock, TX Vernon, TX Gallman, MS Denton, TX Pueblo, CO Giddings, TX Denton, TX Gallman, MS Stephenville, TX Pueblo, CO Ruston, LA Kiowa, CO Denton, TX Graham, TX

22-23, 2010 29-31, 2010 29-30, 2010 June 5-6, 2010 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 10-11, 2010 17-18, 2010 17-18, 2010

Gallman, MS Giddings, TX Vernon, TX Pueblo, CO Crowley, LA Denton, TX Gallman, MS Giddings, TX Amarillo, TX Graham, TX Stephenville, TX Pueblo, CO Denton, TX Giddings, TX Lubbock, TX

00 Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145 #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. 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

February 6-7, 2010

PUEBlO, COlORADO

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, February 6 1 p.m. $125 1 p.m.

EE Roping (will be ran with the open)3 for Open Handicap Non-USCRA 00 Roping #1 Roping #2 Roping Bkwy-B Roping #3 Roping

3 for $100 3/short for $160 3/short for $160 3/short for $160 3 for $100 3/short for $160

Sunday, February 7 February 6-7, 2010

DENTON, TExAS

Diamond T Arena

Saturday, February 6 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, February 7 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 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 EE Roping *(2X) 2/short for $145

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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 – 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 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

24-25, 2010 August 7-8, 2010 14-15, 2010 21-22, 2010 21-22, 2010 28-29, 2010 September 4-5, 2010 4-6, 2010

Graham, TX Pueblo, CO 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.

handicap will run together alternating rounds. Strad Energy 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. ***Strad Energy $1000 Bonus per weekend*** One roper will win $1,000! Non-USCRA: The Open handicap roping does not require a USCRA membership.

February 13-14, 2010

WARNER, OklAhOmA

Rangeline Indoor Arena

Saturday, February 13 10 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, 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) Directions: Old Hwy 266 Produced by mark holder: 918-773-2125 Permits: #3 ropers may rope on a $15 per weekend permit 10 a.m.

February 13-14, 2010

GRAhAm, TExAS

Young County Indoor Arena

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

Saturday February 14 9:30 a.m. 11:30 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

(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.

March 6-7, 2010

bRANdoN, MiSSiSSiPPi

Rankin County Multi-Purpose Building (Covered)

Saturday, March 6 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

February 20-21, 2010

GiddiNGS, TeXAS

LCSP Covered 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 10 a.m. #3 Roping 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) 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. *(2X): May enter roping twice. 9 a.m.

#3 Roping 3 for $125 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 (Non-USCRA) *(2X) Open to anyone 1 for $30 00 Roping 3 for $125 00 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #1 Roping 3 for $125 #1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #2 Roping 3 for $125 #2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40

Sunday, March 7 #3 Roping 3 for $125 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 (Non-USCRA) *(2X) Open to anyone 1 for $30 00 Roping 3 for $125 00 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #1 Roping 3 for $125 #1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #2 Roping 3 for $125 #2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping.) Produced by david Reeves: 601-941-3828 driving directions: Exit #56 off of I-20, go north to the first red light and turn left. The arena is 2 to 3 miles on right, first right past the fire station. Look for signs. Limited stalls and hookups. (2X): May enter two times. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

March 6-7, 2010

deNToN, TeXAS

Diamond T Arena

Saturday, March 6 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

February 20-21, 2010

AMARillo, TeXAS

Bill Cody Indoor Arena

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

Sunday, March 7 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 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.

March 6-7, 2010

PUeblo, ColoRAdo

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, March 6 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

EE Roping (will be run 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, March 7 EE Roping (will be run 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 – 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. Strad energy 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. ***Strad Energy $1,000 Bonus per weekend*** One Roper will win $1,000! Non-USCRA: The Open handicap roping does not require a USCRA membership. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

March 13-14, 2010

GiddiNGS, TX

LCSP Covered Arena

Saturday, March 13 9 a.m.

11 a.m. 12 p.m.

#2 Roping #2 Roping *(2X) EE Roping EE Roping *(2X) #1 Roping #1 Roping *(2X) 00 Roping 00 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 Head for $80

Sunday, March 14 #2 Roping 2 Head for $120 #3 Roping 2 Head for $120 B- Bkwy Roping 2 Head for $80 11 a.m. EE Roping 2 Head for $120 12 p.m. #1 Roping 2 Head for $120 00 Roping 2 Head for $120 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) 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. *(2X): May enter roping twice. 9 a.m.

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EE Roping 3 for $160 Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $155 Bkwy – A Roping (non-USCRA) 3 for $155 11 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: 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 streets. Plenty of stalls and hookups available. *Non-USCRA: The Bkwy-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. 9:30 a.m.

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.

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March 13-14, 2010

lUBBOCk, TeXAS

Texas Tech Equestrian Center (Indoor Arena)

Saturday, March 13 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m.

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

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

Sunday, March 14 EE Roping 2/short for $145 Bkwy B Roping 3 for $150 00 Roping 11 a.m. 2/short for $145 1 p.m. #1 Roping 2/short for $145 #2 Roping 2/short for $145 #3 Roping 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. 9 a.m.

March 13-14, 2010

RUSTON, lOUiSiANA

North Louisiana Expo Center

Saturday, March 13 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 14 #3 Roping 3 for $125 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 (Non-USCRA) *(2X) Open to anyone 1 for $30 00 Roping 3 for $125 00 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #1 Roping 3 for $125 #1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #2 Roping 3 for $125 #2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping.) Produced By David Reeves: 601-941-3828 GPS Directions: 165 Fairgrounds Rd Ruston, LA 71270 Driving Directions: I-20 Ruston, Exit 86 Farmsville Hwy 5 miles north on the left. Stalls are $20 plus $7 shavings optional. Hook-ups $20. Call Amanda in the mornings for reservations. 318-243-4941 or 318777-8203 (2X): May enter two times. *Non-USCRA: The Open Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. 10 a.m.

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Ruston Series: There will be 2 ropings at Ruston, LA. A saddle will be given to the High Money winner of the 2 Ropings. Must rope all 4 days to be eligible for saddle. There will be a $5 fee added to all entry fees for the saddle.

March 13, 2010

WARNeR, OklAhOMA

Rangeline Indoor Arena

Saturday, March 13 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 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced by Mark holder: 918-773-2125 Directions: Old Hwy 266 10 a.m.

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.

March 27-28, 2010

GAllMAN, MiSSiSSiPPi

Copiah County Fairgrounds Covered Arena

Saturday, March 27 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

March 20-21, 2010

VeRNON, TeXAS

Wilbarger County Events Center (covered arena)

Saturday, March 20 9 a.m.

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Sunday, March 21 #1 Roping 4/short for $280 #2 Roping 4/short for $280 #3 Roping 4/short for $280 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820 GPS Directions: 301 Wilbarger Road Vernon, TX 76384 Driving Directions: Take business 287 and it will lead straight to the arena. Plenty of stalls. RV Park near facility. Saddle Series: At the end of the series, a saddle will be awarded to the high money winners of the EE, 00, 1, and 2. A Buckle will be awarded to the high money winner of the Breakaway-B. Visit www.wncalfroping.com for more information. *Non-USCRA: The Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. 9 a.m.

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Saturday, March 27 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 28 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.

Sunday, March 28 #3 Roping 3 for $125 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 (Non-USCRA) *(2X) Open to anyone 1 for $30 00 Roping 3 for $125 00 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #1 Roping 3 for $125 #1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 #2 Roping 3 for $125 #2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping.) Produced By David Reeves: 601-941-3828 Driving Directions: From Jackson, MS on I-55, travel south for 25 miles to Gallman exit, go west. The arena is on left. Plenty of stalls and limited hookups. (2X): May enter two times. *Non-USCRA: The Open Tiedown and Open Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. Gallman Mississippi Series: There will be at least 12 ropings held in Gallman Mississippi. Tod Slone saddles will be awarded to the top (2) high money winners of the series. You must attend (8) of the ropings to be eligible for the saddles. There will be a $5.00 fee added to all entry fees for prizes. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

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

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14th Annual Shawn McMullan Memorial Roping 2 & Short-Go for $350 $1,000 Added Money David Barnes Saddle to Champion 20X Capital Hatters Hat for Fast Time

Lady's Wrangler Women’s Breakaway Roping

Church Service Between Ropings

2 & Short-Go for $180 $500 Added Money Buckle to Average Winner 20X Capital Hatters Hat for Fast Time

Sunday, February 20, 2010 • Lone Star Arena #2 Stephenville, Texas Entries open Monday, February 15, 2010 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 254.968.9187 (Walk-ups $25 late charge) L All entries must be paid by 8:30 a.m. All fees in CASH, absolutely no exceptions of any kind!

Thanks to our sponsors: Stephenville Chamber, Cowboy Sports News, Cowboy Times, Loops, Wrangler, Capital Hatters

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Diamond S Calf Roping Association

2010 SEASON 6 Season Dates at Diamond S Arena Comanche, Texas

u February 27-28 u April 3-4 u May 8-9 Royce Kitchens Memorial u June 5-6 u July 10-11 u August 7-8 u Year End Finals Date To Be Announced Saturday 9:00 a.m. Start EE 2 + short for $175 B Bkwy 2 + short for $175 0 2 + short for $175 00 2 + short for $175 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Start #1 2 + short for $175 Open Ladies Bkwy 2 + short for $175 Elite 2 + short for $175

u $100 Membership Dues Fees Cash Only u Enter One Time Only u Roping Format: 80% Payback u Money can only be counted from one division u Must attend 3 ropings to be eligible for Finals u For more information call Charlie Seider 325/330-0360 or 325/356-5969

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Prizes at Each Roping: u Buckle to Average winners of each division

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Tarleton State University Annual Breakaway & Goat Tying Clinic March 13-14, 2010 • 9 a.m. Daily TSU Rodeo Team Practice Arena • Stephenville, Texas Arena located North of Stephenville on Farm. Breakaway Instructor

Lari D. Guy 2x NIRA Breakaway Champion 3x NIRA SW Region Breakaway Champion 2x UPRA Year End and Average Champion 2x Windy Ryon Breakaway Champion 5x TCRA Year End Champion 2008 WPRA Breakaway Champion

Goat Tying Instructors

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Tuition & Fees: Breakaway - $225 • Goat Tying - $200 Combination - $400 One Day Cost/One Event Only - $150 $50 deposit due March 8, 2010 • Checks payable to Tarleton Rodeo CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Tibba Smith 3x NIRA National Goat Tying Qualifier SW Region AA and Goat Tying Champion 2x NIRA Conference Finals All Around Champion

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Bits to Average winners In Memory of Gordie Moore

April 30 - May 2, 2010

Diamond T Arena • Denton, Texas Gate Charge Saturday $10/person Sunday $5/person

Friday, April 30 Draw Pot Team Roping 5:30 p.m. books open Rope at 6:30 p.m. Computer will draw 3 partners 4-head progressive $100/roper • Enter 2 times $1,500 added money limited to 300 teams

Saturday, May 1 8:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 9:00 a.m. Open Girl’s Breakaway & Men 65+ $1,500 added money 2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $250

10:30 a.m. - Books close and paid Open Tie Down 11:00 a.m. - Introduction of Ropers 2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $350

10:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 11:00 a.m. 15 & Under Tie Down $750 added money 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $250

1:00 p.m. Introduction of Ropers 2:00 p.m. 19 & Under Tie Down $750 added money

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Walk-ups accepted until 1 hour before roping starts – $25 late charge.

Sunday, May 2 8:30 a.m. Introduction of Ropers

Call 940/484-6101 for stall reservations & RV hook-ups

Vendors welcome Call for information 940/391-6198

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ecently I heard the comment that the goals we set for the New Year are called resolutions because we intend to break them. Lately I’ve been talking about the importance of setting goals. We’ve started a new year and by now you’ve probably been knocked off the course of your goals a time or two and had a chance to throw your sucker in the dirt. Now the real test starts to see if you have what it takes to get back on the path and stay the course. Don’t let one mistake or less than perfect performance trash and tarnish the big picture. Keep your confidence high. It’s easy to have confidence if you’re someone like Brett Favre or Kobe Bryant. But the fact is we don’t all have that kind of capability. What’s really important is how you view yourself. Your vision and the way you view yourself is exactly what you will become. You must have confidence and be able to visualize yourself at the end of your goal. There is a Biblical principle that I use to reinforce my confidence. This principle is, you have to speak it for it to be.

Stand up in front of a mirror and look at yourself. As crazy and as easy as it seems, say something like, “I’m a winner going somewhere to win.” Quote your goals to yourself. What works for me personally is that my faith and confidence are not in me, or my rope. Ultimately my rope is not my provider. God is my provider and my faith and hope are in Him. What I say is, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I’m not standing on what I can do; I’m standing on the promises of God, which is that I can do all things through Christ. If Christ is for me then who can be against me? When you speak your goals in front of a mirror something key happens. Not only are you looking at yourself, but you also hear yourself. The strongest words you’ll ever hear are the words you speak especially about yourself. Now you have framed yourself up for success. Let’s walk this out. Until next time, God Bless, and I’ll see you down the line.

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Ariat introduces new boot to the Fatbaby family The Ranchybaby is an essential performance riding boot with full-grain leather foot and suede shaft, plus ProCrepe Light sole and Duratread heel for longer wear. We’re all getting back to basics, and this is a terrific all-around boot at a great price point ($99.95) for the New Year. See more details below, and low-res images attached.

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After a year in development Fast Back Ropes is excited to make their new four-strand calf rope available February 1, 2010. This new rope, aptly named the Edge, is a white poly four-strand calf rope made from 100% American made texturized poly fiber. “The Edge is the four-strand companion to our popular threestrand calf rope, the Iron Silk, but with the four-strand characteristics that appeal to the four-strand ropers,” says Al Benson, Fast Back General Manager. This rope stays true in all weather conditions, is extremely durable and after they are broken in there is very little stretch. The Edge is a low maintenance rope that is smooth and quick with a lot of action. “I have roped over 100 calves with my new Edge,” says Jerome Schneeberger, “and the rope is still holding up and ready to use. I throw it on the ground in the barn, winter or summer, and when I’m ready to rope the next day I just put it on my saddle and go rope.” Tested and tweaked in all weather conditions by ropers of all levels during development, this new has been put to the test and passed with flying colors.

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The Spirit vs. the Soul

eb 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” A concept that many people find hard to understand is the difference between a P/U W CH VSA the IN Spirit HOUSE of PROOF man, the soul of a man and the body of a man. We all understand the body because that is the tangible house that our Spirit and soul live in. The soul of a man makes up the mind, the will and the emotions. The soul is the part of us that embraces the sinful nature in us. That is the part of the man that fell when Adam

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and Eve sinned in the garden. The spirit of a person is the part of an individual that the Holy Spirit of God possesses when He is invited into our life. 1Cor. 6:19 “Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own, you were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for, made His own]. So then, honor God and bring glory to Him in your body.” For those who have made a commitment to serve God and allow Him to call the shots in their life, there is a continual battle that is fought between the Spirit and the soul. A Wise man put it this way one time, “It’s like a good dog and a bad dog that are continually fighting inside of me.” When the question was asked, “Which dog generally wins?” The man replied, “The dog that I say sic’em to.” The reason so many people continually give into the flesh CRX’D is because they have never understood that submitting to God will bring peace, joy, contentment and happiness that we can never achieve by submitting to that sinful, selfish nature that God calls sin. I had a horse one time that regardless of how good I was to him, or how well I trained him, or how much time I invested into him, he had made up his mind, that no matter what, he would not submit himself to the master. Consequently, I got bucked off a lot. I don’t have to tell you what happened to that horse. To my knowledge, he never would submit to the blessings that his owners would have loved to give him. If you consider yourself a rebel, like my horse, then you have made up your mind that you don’t need God. You don’t need anybody for direction in your life. Then please don’t expect alcohol, illicit sex, or the abuse of people in your circle of friends to fill the void in your life that God has built into your body for His inhabitance. Only He can satisfy. Only He can bring significance, and ultimately, only He can bring true success to a life that He created to serve Him. My challenge to you is to pursue your personal relationship with God like you would pursue the most valuable treasure this world would ever have to offer. The gift is yours and the choice is yours. 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.

by Ryan Davis

ebruary is here! I can tell by the cold temperatures, blowing snowflakes and the fact I can no longer see the Sandia Mountains out my window this morning. Yep, winter is still here and I don’t know about you, but the whole global warming thing has been far from my thoughts over the past couple of weeks — Man, I can’t wait until it warms up! To say the least, I have cabin fever. I get it every year about this time. I want to get out and get things done, but the cold, wind, rain and snow seem to be keeping me inside. I don’t think I am the only one who feels like this and this is the time of year that is really tough on ropings. Producers have no way of knowing if the weather will be good when they plan an event months in advance; ropers have a hard time keeping their horses tuned up and ready to go when they may not have a chance to ride them on a regular basis; and no doubt, with the passing of Christmas and the coming of tax time, the thought of spending any money is a hard decision. That makes this time of year very hard on any type of rodeo or roping production. However, this is also the time of year that many producers come up with some great incentives by thinking outside the box. The USCRA and its producers have always been on the cutting edge of new ideas about calf roping and if you peek inside this month’s

issue you can see a few things producers are doing to entice ropers to come out and play a bit. First off, the growing negative economic impact on Americans has the USCRA selecting a new avenue for a couple of events. This new format will include lighter fees and less stock charge taken out to allow ropers to continue to enjoy the events they always have in the past without hitting their pocketbooks so hard. Looking at the events produced by Jr. Peek held in Pueblo, ropers will have a shot at winning an additional $1,000 a weekend. With the help of a series sponsor, Strand Energy, a $1,000 bonus calf will be awarded at each event. Ropers in each division will have a chance to rope the fast time calf of that roping. The roper from any division who comes the closest to the fast time or beats it the fastest, will win the $1,000 bonus. Look at this month’s schedule and notice some of the other incentives producers are coming up with. Series awards, new formats, different venues, these things are going on to make your roping experience even better. I mean, if you look at the whole picture, very few of today’s ropers make a living at the sport and allowing ways for them to continue to compete and enjoy the sport without spending gobs of money is a way to grow the sport and keep it fun for all. Until next time – God Bless Ryan Davis

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