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6 WTEC - Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Josh Peek Finally Gets the Gold Buckle! 24

A, B, C Calf Roping - Hilltop Arena

DEPARTMENTS 10 USCRA World Standings

16 News and Notes

11 In The Books

26 Down the Line with Stran Smith

11 Tie-Down Profile of the Month

28 Lonestar Cowboy Church

12 USCRA Insider

29 Out My Window

14 2010 USCRA Schedule

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Peek Is The World Champion! Colorado’s Josh Peek Finally Gets the Gold Buckle!

dversity doesn’t stop Josh Peek of Pueblo, Colorado. It never has. A year ago, Peek was leading the Wrangler Timed Event Championship of the World at the Lazy E Arena with one run left. He took a 60-second time in the steer roping, the equivalent of a no-time at the WTEC, and dropped to a fourth place finish. On Sunday he was again leading the Average with one run remaining. This time, the 30-year-old tied his steer down in 18.4 seconds to clinch the title of 2010 Wrangler Timed Event Champion of the World with 15.2 on 25 runs. He is the 11th man to win the title in the 26 years of the WTEC. In addition to winning $50,000 for the Average, Peek, the twotime PRCA Reserve All-Around World Champion, placed twice in the fast rounds and exited the Lazy E Arena this weekend with $58,000. “I was more prepared this year,” he said. “Before I got here, I believed I was going to win.” Again, he’s faced adversity before. When Peek was 9 years

old an old nail pierced the skin of his right foot. In a lot of cases, the story might have ended with a tetanus shot. But Peek had stepped on this nail while in a pig pen. The child would undergo four surgeries, almost lose his foot and spend about a month in the hospital. In that span he would be given some antibiotics and that’s what he’s told induced epilepsy. That didn’t stop him. “Without

Josh Peek’s total of 315.2 seconds on 25 head of cattle over 5 go-rounds of competition, earned him the championships and $50,000

adversity, you’ll never achieve success,” he said Sunday. “There will always be road bumps and you’ll need the Lord and your family, but you also have to believe in yourself.” The WTEC annually takes 20 of the world’s toughest cowboys to battle the clock and tests their talents in a marathon of team roping - heading and heeling, tiedown roping, steer wrestling and steer roping over five rounds for a share of a $150,000 total purse. Peek went to the lead in the third round on the 14th run of the weekend. However, on the 19th run a fast running draw led to a 27.5 in the steer wrestling. He would end the fourth go in second place. In the fifth round, Peek dropped to third. The team roping-heeling shuffled the deck as K.C. Jones of Burlington, Wyo., a four-time WTEC Champion, dropped to third. Trevor Brazile of Decatur, Texas, the six-time WTEC Champion, moved to the lead in the Average and Peek went to second after 23 head. In the steer wrestling, Brazile had a tough steer, suffering a 60-second time. So, Peek tossed his draw in 4.1 seconds for 296.8 on 24 and

the lead, with one run remaining. Jones was second. In the steer roping, Jones was 18seconds for 343.0 on 25. Peek needed to be 46.1 for the win and was 18.4. Jones finished second in the Average for $25,000, while Jo Jo Lemond was third at 358.3 seconds for $15,000. Brazile claimed fourth with 364.9 for $10,000 and fifth was Chance Kelton of Mayer, Ariz., 367.6 for $7,500. Kelton also had the fastest round with 48 seconds in the second go for an additional $10,000. Not long into Sunday’s action, fans witnessed something never before done at the WTEC. Jo Jo LeMond of Andrews, Texas, along with the assistance of World Champion Randon Adams, shattered the WTEC team roping heading record with a 4.5-second run. The previous record was a 5.1-second run by B.J. Campbell in 2002. LeMond also holds the WTEC team roping-heeling record with a 4.9-second effort with Matt Sherwood in 2009. The Ironman event of ProRodeo returned to the fabulous Lazy E Arena this weekend in

Guthrie, Oklahoma. For over two and a half decades, this one-of-akind event has showcased world champions and a cast of ProRodeo’s most elite cowboys competing in the most unique event in rodeo – the WTEC. New in 2010, the Wrangler Timed Event Championship will be aired as a special on RFD-TV’s “Beyond Rodeo Show with Susie Dobbs.” The WTEC is proud to be partners with “Beyond Rodeo” and RFDTV. Original air dates for the 2010 WTEC will be Wednesday, April 29 at 12:30 p.m. Central and 10:30 p.m. Central. Be sure and tune into RFD-TV and catch the action of this year’s WTEC event! Also new this year, the Lazy E was proud to have the WTEC broadcast live on numerous radio stations across the country and on the web at ProRodeoLive.com. As always, fans can also re-live all the runs at the WTEC on DVD by ordering the entire show from Rodeo Video – don’t miss a run of your favorite LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7

WTEC competitor at Rodeo Video. The 2010 Wrangler Timed Event Championship was sponsored by Wrangler in conjunction with, Ariat Boots, Priefert Ranch & Rodeo

Equipment, Jack Daniels, Cross Bar Gallery, Dodge, Relentless Ropes by Cactus, John Vance Motors, Coca-Cola, Cinderella Horses.com, Corona Light, R.K. Black, Inc., Gist Silversmiths, Spin

19 year WTEC veteran, K.C. Jones won second place and took home $25,000

to Win Magazine, Cactus Saddlery, Hot Heels, Clear Channel Radio, The Oklahoman, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, CSI Saddlepads, the Best Western Edmond, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites – Edmond. The 2010 Wrangler Timed Event Championship is a Lazy E Production. For more information on the Wrangler Timed Event Championship or other Lazy E events, contact the Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282-RIDE, (800) 595-RIDE or visit www.lazye.com. K

JoJo LeMond set an arena record with a team roping run of 4.5 seconds and also won third in the Average of the 2010 WTEC.

WTEC 2010 Highlights Josh Peek - Winning $58,000 gave him a cumulative Timed Event earnings total $79,500 for three years. K.C. Jones - Winning $25,000 gives him $388,500 in total money won for 19 years. Trevor Brazile - Winning $15,000 gives him $579,500 in total money won for 15 years. Kyle Lockett - Winning $8,500 gives him $156,500 in total money won for 10 years.

Trevor Brazile won fourth place and giving him $579,500 in total money won at the WTEC over the past 15 years. 8 • APRIL 2010

Seventh place winner, Kyle Lockett took home $4,500

26th Annual Wrangler Timed Event Championship March 5-7, 2010 Lazy E Arena Guthrie, OK Fastest Go-Rounds 1. Chance Kelton – Mayer, AZ – 48.0, 2nd go $10,000; 2. Josh Peek – Pueblo, CO - 49.6, 3rd go $6,000; 3. Trevor Brazile – Decatur, TX - 50.8, 3rd go $5,000; 4. Kyle Lockett – Visalia, CA 51.3, 2nd go $4,000; 5. JoJo LeMond – Andrews, TX - 52.2, 4th go $3,000; 6. Josh Peek – Pueblo, CO - 52.4, 5th go $2,000

Beau Franzen of Montana earned sixth place, winning $5,000

Average (total on 25 head of cattle over 5 gorounds of competition) 1. Josh Peek 315.2, $50,000; 2. K.C. Jones – Burlington, WY 343.0, $25,000 3. JoJo LeMond 358.3, $15,000; 4. Trevor Brazile 364.9, $10,000; 5. Chance Kelton 367.6, $7,500; 6. Beau Franzen – Sidney, MT 367.9, $5,000; 7. Kyle Lockett 388.0, $4,500; 8. Jimmie Cooper – Monument, NM 391.8, $3,000 Arena records broken $3,000 Lazy E Arena bonus Team Roping - Heading JoJo LeMond 4.5 seconds in 5th go breaking the 5.1 seconds of B.J. Campbell from 2002

The veteran of the WTEC, Jimmie Cooper claimed eighth place and collected $3,000 LOOPS MAGAZINE • 9

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. 00 Bill Akins Joe Morris Lee Reed Sid Miller Logan Meuth Carl Lege Tom O’ Neal Mike S. Green Taylor Smith David Gaston John McReynolds Cade Goodman Robert Collins II Fred Mitchell Doug Hough William Renfro Tyler Milligan Seth Cooke Jerry Darnell Bobby Fritz Dakota McDonald Steve Ferguson Griffin Brown Jimmie Wright Ronnie Gibbs

Aubrey, TX Elgin, TX Siloam Springs, AR Stephenville, TX Lexington, TX Duson, LA Choudrant, LA Cedar Creek, TX Hobbs, NM Saint Jo, TX Purcell, OK Waelder, TX Anson, TX Epes, AL Giddings, TX Coahoma, TX Pawhuska, OK Weatherford, TX Hawley, TX Ponder, TX Post, TX Ovalo, TX Stinnett, TX Spencer, OK Pensacola, FL

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#1 Dennis McKinley Kirk Kirkes C. J. Wolf Tye Thompson Scooter Scarbrough Rusty Smart Billy Morrow Chris Holderby Dirk Webb Marshall Green Preston Powell Rusty Spacek William Whayne Mark Law Stephen Welch Taylor Stout Trent Bilberry

San Angelo, TX Carlsbad, NM Giddings, TX Breckenridge, TX Florence, MS Hempstead, TX Hamlin, TX Burleson, TX Denton, TX Abilene, TX Terry, MS Ledbetter, TX Tulsa, OK Lavon, TX Katy, TX Ponder, TX Elida, NM

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Sam Thornton Dell Blackwell Robby Hollis Mike Cooley Glenn Stuckey Bryan Weaver Kyle Rasberry Dale Crowder

Midway, TX Manvel, TX Sealy, TX Purvis, MS Kiowa, CO Copan, OK Skiatook, OK Hobbs, NM

#2 Klay Kirkes Justin Stuckey Garrett Hale Terrell Ramsey P. J. King Bubba Hargrave Sam Powers Jared Lovett Seth Mahaffey Martin Poindexter Cort Smith Josh Timm Reno Gonzales Brock Dearing Kyle Thames R. A. Brown Kyle Hay Cheyenne Harper Lane Hedeman Kelly Wampler Kody Mahaffey James Berry III Seaver Tate Chad Houck

Carlsbad, NM Kiowa, CO Snyder, TX Crystal Springs, MS Natchez, MS Hempstead, TX Sonora, TX Giddings, TX Sweetwater, TX Seymour, TX Cahallo, NM Robert Lee, TX Magnolia, TX Belem, NM Columbus, TX Stinnett, TX Lindsay, OK Stephenville, TX Morgan Mill, TX Magnolia, TX Sweetwater, TX Natchez, MS Clovis, NM Black, AL

BA-B Jessie Kate Cole Goldsmith, TX Karly Johnson Alamogordo, NM Joni Gabriel Lockhart, TX Charles (king) Pickett III Terry, MS Jenny Zant Blessing, TX Nicole Espenson Hart, TX Austin Elliott Arp, TX Lauren Winkler Kenney, TX Leah Mackey Avondale, CO

$616 $614 $603 $563 $560 $551 $529 $523

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Brooke Sully Conner Fontenot Kimberly Sanchagrin Butch Terrell Billy Hoover Allan Johnson Allison Danley Mitzi Mayes Brian Wheeler Kara Kohutek Kelly Hughes Dylan Murphy Lauren Bane Sammi Hill Amanda Johnson Bonny Blasingame

Stephenville, TX Jennings, LA Florence, MS Wheatland, WY Bruceville, TX Calhan, CO Graham, TX McDade, TX Hattiesburg, MS Midland, TX St. Francisville, LA Snyder, TX Caldwell, TX Rosanky, TX Thibodaux, LA Calhan, CO

EE Royce Hodges Doug Hammer Brooke Wilson Gene Hood Gary Vannoy Kevin Mackey Dale Darwin Art Hop James Seaman J. E. Teague Calvin Steen Bucky Sherley Heath Lenderman Tim Lenderman Lanham Bishop Cleo Hearn Edsel Rhodes Jerry Koile Joe Teague Jon Dycus Jesse Winfree Austin Elliott Johnnie Mellman Jerry Brown Chet Bennett

Willis, TX Dublin, TX Las Cruces, NM Ruston, LA Ozona, TX Avondale, CO Weogufka, AL Dayton, OR Kountze, TX Hobbs, NM Hawley, TX Lawn, TX Dumas, AR Dumas, AR Ovalo, TX Lancaster, TX Pueblo, CO Tucumcari, NM Wanette, OK Lubbock, TX Orangefield, TX Arp, TX Hempstead, TX Collinsville, TX Buffalo, KS

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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 Bill Akins Aubrey, TX Randy Arnold Dawn, TX Cade Goodman Waelder, TX Eric Hanson Pueblo, CO Randy Jones Aubrey, TX Carl Lege Duson, LA Sid Miller Stephenville, TX Joe Morris Elgin, TX Don Scanga Fountain, CO Taylor Smith Hobbs, NM Jimmie Wright Spencer, OK

2010 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

#1 Marshall Green Deon Hamilton Kirk Kirkes

Abilene, TX Brookshire, TX Carlsbad, NM

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#2 James Berry III Natchez, MS Kip Boggs Cyril, OK R. A. Brown Stinnett, TX Rick Hollingworth Hempstead, TX Klay Kirkes Carlsbad, NM Jared Lovett Giddings, TX

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#3 Chance Hays Darnell Johnson Justin Stuckey

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Butch Terrell Wheatland, WY Lauren Winkler Kenney, TX Jenny Zant Blessing, TX EE Doug Hammer Dublin, TX Cleo Hearn Lancaster, TX Gene Hood Ruston, LA Art Hop Dayton, OR Kevin Mackey Avondale, CO Jesse Marshall Kersey, CO Paul Melvin Paradise, TX Edsel Rhodes Pueblo, CO James Seaman Kountze, TX Mase Shirley Yucca Valley, CA Gary Vannoy Ozona, TX Brooke Wilson Las Cruces, NM

Tie-Down Profile of the Month Timber Moore Currently 6th in PRCA standings

Born: 4/4/1986 Denton, Texas Joined PRCA: 2007 PRCA Career Earnings: $107,154.00 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 0 Current Residence: Aubrey, Texas 2009 World standings place: 21st 2009 earnings: $54,824 DNCFR qualifications: 0 Professional Highlights 2010 Won the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.) Career Highlights 2009: Won the Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days; co-champion at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo (Castle Rock, Colo.) 2008: Won the Desertview Pro Rodeo (Castle Dale, Utah) and the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo (Abilene, Kan.). Finished third in the PRCA Rookie of the Year standings behind Tuf Cooper and Adam Gray. Finished 25th in the world standings with earnings of $44,786 2007: Won the North Peace Stampede (Grimshaw, Alberta) and co-champion at the Mighty Fraser Pro Rodeo (Abbotsford, British Columbia). Qualified for the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton, finishing eighth in CPRA standings

Awards Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Rookie of the Year, 2007. Finished second in the Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals, 2004; qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo Personal 6-2, 190…Wife, Valerie (married November 2007), went to Texas Women’s University on a basketball scholarship…Father, Gordie Moore, moved from British Columbia to Ponder, Texas, in the 1970s to start a ranching and cutting horse operation; he later ran a hunting guide business and worked as a bush pilot in British Columbia. Mother, Dianne, is the daughter of Texas stock contractor William Holloway and she competed in rodeo for many years…Timber is named for family friend Timber Peck. His horse, Chuck, is 16. Competes frequently in Canada; he has a grandfather, aunts, uncles and cousins who live in British Columbia. Favorite sports team is the NFL Dallas Cowboys

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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 All Denton, TX ropings will be canceled after the March 27-28 Ropings. K We will have the Giddings, TX roping Saturday, April 10, 2010, however, there will not be a roping on Sunday April 11. K The Vernon, TX Memorial Day roping May 29-30 will be canceled. K The $1,000 Strad Energy Bonus winner in Pueblo, CO March 6-7, 2010 was Darrnell Johnson.

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;˘ APRIL 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 April 3-4, 2010 10, 2010 10, 2010 17-18, 2010 24-25, 2010 may 1-2, 2010

Pueblo, CO Giddings, TX Vian, OK Stephenville, TX Gallman, MS Pueblo, CO

1-2, 2010 15-16, 2010 22-23, 2010 22-23, 2010 29-30, 2010 June 5-6, 2010 5-6, 2010 19-20, 2010 19-20, 2010 19-20, 2010

Ruston, LA Kiowa, CO Graham, TX Gallman, MS Giddings, TX Pueblo, CO Crowley, LA Gallman, MS Giddings, TX Amarillo, TX

26-27, 2010 July 2-4, 2010 10-11, 2010 17-18, 2010 17-18, 2010 24-25, 2010 August 7-8, 2010 21-22, 2010 21-22, 2010

April 3-4, 2010

April 10, 2010

pUeBlo, ColoRADo

ViAn, oklAhomA

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Stephenville, TX Pueblo, CO Giddings, TX Lubbock, TX Graham, TX Pueblo, CO Forest, MS Lubbock, TX

sunday, April 4 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 $1000 Bonus per weekend*** non-UsCRA: The Open handicap roping does not require a USCRA membership. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

saturday, April 24

Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $160 EE Roping 3 for $160 00 Roping 3 for $160 #1 Roping 3 for $160 #2 Roping 3 for $160 Open Roping 3 for $160 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) produced By mark holder: 918-773-2125 Driving Directions: Hwy 64 E of Vian, OK

10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

11 a.m. 12 p.m.

sunday, April 11 ************* CAnCelleD **************** (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.

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3 for $125 3 for $125 1 for $25 3 for $125 4 for $100 1 for $30 3 for $125 1 for $40 3 for $125 1 for $40 3 for $125 1 for $40

sunday, April 25

Go to www.uscra.com for complete roping schedules, results, and current standings. April 17-18, 2010

stephenVille, teXAs saturday, April 17

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

#3 Roping EE Roping EE Roping *(2X) Open Handicap (non-USCRA) Bkwy-B Roping Open Bkwy (non-USCRA) *(2X) Open to anyone 00 Roping 00 Roping *(2X) #1 Roping #1 Roping *(2X) #2 Roping #2 Roping *(2X)

#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.

saturday, April 10 #2 Roping #2 Roping *(2X) EE Roping EE Roping *(2X) #1 Roping #1 Roping *(2X) 00 Roping 00 Roping *(2X) B-Bkwy

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.

saturday, April 10

LCSP Covered Arena 9 a.m.

Vernon, TX Giddings, TX

GAllmAn, mississippi

10 a.m.

9 a.m.

GiDDinGs, teXAs

Graham, TX

Copiah County Fairgrounds Covered Arena

Lone Star Arena (Indoor Arena)

April 10, 2010

28-29, 2010 september 4-5, 2010 4-6, 2010

April 24-25, 2010

Hamilton’s Sports Arena

saturday, April 3 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

Graham, TX

12 p.m. 2 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 for $140 1 for $35 2 for $140 1 for $35 2 for $140 1 for $35 2 for $140 1 for $35 2 for $100

sunday, April 18 #2 Roping 2 for $140 #3 Roping 2 for $140 B-Bkwy 2 for $100 11 a.m. EE Roping 2 for $140 12 p.m. #1 Roping 2 for $140 1 p.m. 00 Roping 2 for $140 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) produced By UsCRA: 979-542-1239 or www.uscra.com Gps Directions: 4696 N US Hwy 377 Stephenville, TX 76401 Driving Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville. Plenty of stalls and hookups. *(2X): May enter two times 9 a.m.

may 1 -2, 2010

pUeBlo, ColoRADo

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

saturday, may 1 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

sunday, may 2 10 a.m. 10 a.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 (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 $1000 Bonus per weekend*** Non-UsCra: The Open handicap roping does not require a USCRA membership.

May 15 -16, 2010

May 22-23, 2010

KioWa, ColoraDo

GrahaM, Texas

Sundown Arena

Young County Indoor Arena

saturday, May 15 1 p.m.

saturday, May 22

sunday, May 23

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: 33555 CR 37 Kiowa, CO 80117 Driving Directions: Approx. 2 miles west of Kiowa or 7 miles east of Elizabeth on hwy 86, then north ½ mile on CR 37. *Non-UsCra: The Open handicap roping does not require a USCRA membership.

EE Roping 3 for $165 Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $155 Bkwy – A Roping (non-USCRA) 3 for $155 00 Roping 11 a.m. 3 for $165 #1 Roping 3 for $165 #2 Roping 3 for $165 #3 Roping 3 for $165 (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.

3 for $125 3 for $125 1 for $25 3 for $125 4 for $100

Copiah County Fairgrounds Covered Arena

saturday, May 22 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

1 for $30 3 for $125 1 for $40 3 for $125 1 for $40 3 for $125 1 for $40

sunday, May 2 #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 318-7778203 (2x): May enter two times. *Non-UsCra: The Open Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. 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. There will be a buckle given to the average winner of each division. 10 a.m.

9:30a.m.

GallMaN, MississiPPi

saturday, May 1 #3 Roping EE Roping EE Roping *(2X) Open Handicap (non-USCRA) Bkwy-B Roping Open Bkwy (non-USCRA) *(2X) Open to anyone 00 Roping 00 Roping *(2X) #1 Roping #1 Roping *(2X) #2 Roping #2 Roping *(2X))

3 for $165 3 for $155 3 for $155 3 for $165 3 for $165 3 for $165 3 for $165

May 22-23, 2010

North Louisiana Expo Center 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

11 a.m.

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

sunday, May 16 1 p.m.

May 1-2, 2010

rUsToN, loUisiaNa

9:30a.m.

#3 Roping EE Roping EE Roping *(2X) Open Handicap (non-USCRA) Bkwy-B Roping Open Bkwy (non-USCRA) *(2X) Open to anyone 00 Roping 00 Roping *(2X) #1 Roping #1 Roping *(2X) #2 Roping #2 Roping *(2X)

3 for $125 3 for $125 1 for $25 3 for $125 4 for $100 1 for $30 3 for $125 1 for $40 3 for $125 1 for $40 3 for $125 1 for $40

sunday, May 23 #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.

May 29-30, 2010

GiDDiNGs, Texas

LCSP Covered Arena

saturday, May 29 11 a.m.

10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

12 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 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, May 30 #2 Roping 2 Head for $120 #2 Ropping *(2X) 1 Head for $35 #3 Roping 2 Head for $120 #3 Roping *(2X) 1 Head for $35 B- Bkwy Roping 2 Head for $80 10 a.m. EE Roping 2 Head for $120 EE Roping 1 Head for $35 11 a.m. #1 Roping 2 Head for $120 #1 Roping 1 Head for $35 00 Roping 2 Head for $120 00 Roping 1 Head for $35 (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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Trevor Brazile Chooses Twister Trailers

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more than not, Trevor Brazile needs a trailer that is not only a home away from home for him and his family, but safe and comfortable for his horses, high quality, low maintenance, and trustworthy. Looking stylish when you pull into the rodeo grounds doesn’t hurt either. That’s why when Trevor had a choice, he chose Twister Trailers. Trevor Brazile’s new Twister trailer features a walk-in rear tack room and a side load option for the horses, along with standard, superior quality features and attention to detail found on all Twister Trailers. Trevor also has other Twister Trailers on his ranch, including a one horse trailer that he uses for short trips. Trevor says “It’s the only trailer manufacturer that I’ve found that doesn’t cut any corners. They keep me on the road, because they are the best built trailer

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All proceeds to go to “GM” Scholarship Fund

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

Sunday, May 2 8:30 a.m. Introduction of Ropers 12 & Under Tie Down $750 added money 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $200

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 $1,500 added money 2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $350

Books open: April 25-26 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Call in: secretary No messages please. Cash entries only

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 3 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $275

254/968-1034 Walk-ups accepted until 1 hour before roping starts – $25 late charge.

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

Vendors welcome Call for information 940/391-6198

Directions to Diamond T Arena: From I-35 North, take exit for Loop 288E. Follow Loop 288 3.3 miles and exit at FM 428. Turn left at FM 428/E. Sherman Dr. Go approximately 0.7 mile, arena is on the right at 6900 E. Sherman Dr. For more information contact Dianne Moore 940/391-6198 or Joe Bob Panell 817/925-8093 20 • APRIL 2010

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May 1 • 2010 Between First & Second Round of Open Tie Down

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10-Head Match Gate fee $10/ person

Trevor Brazile

11X World Champion

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CARTER ROBERTSON MEMORIAL JR. TIMED EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday & Sunday t Two u o y a P Day 0 0 May 22 & 23 at 10:00 a.m. $25,7 TEED E v N NRS Training Facility • Decatur, Texas ent GUARA Check-In Saturday 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. • Calcutta & Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

TIE DOWN CALF ROPING

2 Runs Per Contestant

PRCA Rules. 2 loops. Must carry 2 ropes

TEAM ROPING-HEADING

2 Runs Per Contestant

PRCA Rules. 3 loops. Will head two steer runs with any heeler as long as heeler is in age bracket of contestant, does not have to be a contestant and can heel for maximum of 3 contestants (2 runs each). Contestant must list helper at check in.

TEAM ROPING-HEELING

2 Runs Per Contestant

PRCA Rules. 3 loops. Will heel two steer runs with any header as long as header is in age bracket of contestant, does not have to be a contestant and can head for maximum of 3 contestants (2 runs each). Contestant must list helper at check in.

CHUTE DOGGING

2 Runs Per Contestant

NTHSRA Rules. Average based on total combined times. 60 second maximum time limit on each run.

GIRLS BREAKAWAY

2 Runs Per Contestant

Top 10 short go (30 max. contestants)

THREE AGE GROUPS JUNIORS 16 & UNDER 30 max Jr. Division SENIORS 17 TO 21 40 max Sr. Division GIRLS BREAKAWAY 21 & Under - 30 max contestants FEES $300 BOYS FEES $200 GIRLS

BACK AGAIN... SPECIAL T/R HELPER JACKPOT $100 Entry – Enter 3x max. Heading & Heeling (80% Payback) Must be entered by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday

Mail Entry to: CARTER ROBERTSON MJTEC Attn: DeLynn Crick 11625 Bowden Road Lipan, TX 76462 254/646-6918 - cricks4@earthlink.net For More Information Contact: David Robertson 817/598-6923 Dewey Brashear 817/692-3858 Austin Robertson 817/598-6924 Randall Robertson 817/694-2279

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Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________E-Mail: __________________________ JR BOY _____ SR BOY _____ FEES $300 Can Enter J/P T/R at Check-In on Saturday - FEES $100 GIRLS________FEES $200 TOTAL FEES ___________ AGE ON MAY 22, 2010 _____

SENIOR T/E PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1ST $4,000 + SADDLE 2ND $2,500 + BUCKLE 3RD $1,400 4TH $1,000 5TH $500 6TH $350 GO-ROUNDS: 1ST $300 2ND $150 Go rounds will be paid for fast times of all 80 runs in each event JUNIOR T/E PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1ST $3,000 + SADDLE 2ND $1,900 + BUCKLE 3RD $1,000 4TH $750 5TH $350 GO-ROUNDS: 1ST $250 2ND $125 Go rounds will be paid for fast times of all 60 runs in each event B/A PAY OUT: AVERAGE: 1ST $2,000 + BUCKLE 2ND $1,500 3RD $1,000 4th $550 GO-ROUNDS: 1ST $200 2ND $100 Go rounds paid for fast times of each 30 runs for 1st round & 30 runs for 2nd round.

Pre Entries Only! Due May 14 May 22-1st RD. T/R –HD, T/R –HL, Both RD C/D, 1st RD -C/R • May 23-2nd RD. T/R –HD, T/R –HL, Both RD BAW, 2nd RD -C/R

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Spring Roping - April 24, 2010 Dub Johnston Indoor Arena 6.5 miles north of Decatur on Hwy 287 - Arena on west side

Breakaway Roping 9:00 a.m.

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Double 00 Roping 3-head • $175

3:00 p.m.

#2 Roping 3-head • $175

5:00 p.m.

Information: Kenneth Kelley 940.389.0526 • Colt Wright 940.577.4990

Short church service after EE Roping Currently meeting Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Fat Dog Ranch • 5 miles out on Hwy 59 W, Bowie, TX

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A, B, C Calf Roping Hilltop Arena

he calf roping held in Muskogee, Oklahoma on March 14, 2010 at Hilltop Arena was considered a success by Mark Holder, producer of the A, B, C roping. The ropers that participated were not only happy with the calves but also showed their enthusiasm about the pay-off. Each of the three ropings were 3 rounds, a short go, and a bonus round which allowed the winners of each round, the winner of the short, and the winner of the average to rope for their entry fee back as bonus money. The A ropers kicked off the day with a 1st-Go win by Joe Teague in 10.72 and Shay Walters taking second with a 12.15. Dwain Strong won the 2nd-Go with an 11.47 and second went to Roy Creed with a 12.16. Joe Teague showed his skills again in the 3rd-Go roping his calf in a 12.31 and second going to Jack Harrell, with a 12.80. Each round paid $283 for first and $188 for second. The top five came back in the Short Go which paid $118 and was won by Steve Slack with a 12.69. The average went to Joe Teague with 56.62 on four head, paying him a check of $495 and second paying $330, was won by Steve Slack with a total of 58.22 on four. Joe Teague won the bonus round and was pleased with

25th Silver Anniversary

JUNE 5 - 6, 2010 • HAPPY, TEXAS

$2,500 Saturday, June 5 9:00 a.m. 19 & Under (day of roping) 3-head for $200 $1,000 Added ~ Limited to 30 1:00 p.m. Open Calf Roping 3 and a Short for $400 Limited to 40 ~ Rope one set of fresh calves in three rounds Buckles to Average Winner 7:00 p.m. Happy Community Center Introduction of Steer Ropers

Sunday, June 6 10:00 a.m. Senior Steer Roping 1:00 p.m. Open Steer Roping 3 and a short for $500 Limited to 40 Buckles to Average Winner

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2008 Payoff Over $73,000

Calf Roping & Steer Roping

May 28-31, 2010

$100 Deposit Deposit due May 15, 2010. No entries will be accepted without deposit. Send deposit to: Happy Rodeo Association P.O. Box 121 Happy, Texas 79042

Sponsors West Texas Western Store Happy State Bank Tulia Livestock Auction BJM Sales Service Walco Wells Fargo, Canyon Lextron

Information Bill Pearson 806.764.3522 Trey Johnson 806.433.7382

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the $1,286 he won for the day in the A roping. Next, was the B roping with a 12.07 winning the 1st-Go by Gary Bough and Ronnie Cunningham tying his calf in 12.28 to win second. Ronnie Cunningham continues to rope well winning first place in both the 2nd-Go with an 11.63 and the 3rd-Go with a 12.69. Matt Lairamore placed second in the 2nd-Go with a 12.01 and Dale Willis tied his calf in 12.90 to win second in the 3rd-Go. The Short Go was won easily by Gary Bough in an 11.13 giving him an additional pay check of $103. Dale Willis and his consistent 12 second runs paid him $432 for the 50.39 average win on four head. Second went to Pueblo Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March $1,000 Strad Energy bonus Gary Bough who roped four head in 58.10 paying winner was Darnell Johnson (far left). He is joined by him $288. The bonus round went to Keith his wife Erin and club member Eric Hanson on the right. Rampey when he roped his final calf in 10.91 to win his $225 entry fee back. The B roping paid $432 for first and $288 for second in each round. The final roping for the day was the C with a total of 16 ropers. Roping for a total purse of $2508, Barry Currin took his share when he won first in the 1st-Go with a 10.47 and Weldon Moore joined him in the money tying his calf in 10.82 for second. The 2nd-Go was just as rapid when Weldon Moore comes back to win first with a 10.24 and Troy Pierce ties one in 10.72 for second. Two more ropers took their share of the purse in the 3rd Go when Cody Richmond tied the fastest calf of the day in 9.69 to win first and Bobby Foster followed him with a 9.84 to win second in the round. Each round in the C roping paid $301 for first and $201 for second. The Short Go paid $125 to Bill Sharber for his 10.69 run. Weldon Moore earned a total of $1029 for the day after tying his last calf in 10.79 to win the $527 8IIEQ 8I EQ 6STMR TMRK , ,SSVWWIW IW average with a 43.01 on four head. 'EPJ ' E P J , S V W I IW W Second in the average went to &EV & EVVIP , ,SSVWWIW IW Cody Richmond with a 47.02 on four winning him a paycheck of $351. Gary Johnson consistently roped well all day and it paid off in the end when he earned his $225 entry fee back with a win in the BR& 4IVJSVQERGI ,SVWI 7EPIW -RG bonus round tying his calf in 10.47. %RH] &EYQIMWXIV Mark Holder would like to thank '6 +SPHXL[EMXI 8< all the ropers who came out and enjoyed the added money. He is looking forward to producing more ropings similar to this one so be looking for advertisements in Loops. For more information on future ropings and locations call Mark at (918) 773-2125.

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’m less than a week off my win at Houston and I know lots of people are thinking, “Man, you won $50,000 in one run at Houston.” Well, yes and no. In reality you have to run six calves to get to that point. Then at the end four guys rope for first place. In a progressive set up like that my philosophy is to find out what you have to do to keep advancing and stay alive and then do that. Every stage has a sudden death where if you don’t qualify in the top four, you don’t advance. It’s very action packed with instant results compared to rodeos with first rounds that

can last two or three weeks. Though roping six calves sounds like a lot to get to the winner’s circle, really you just rope one calf at a time. I made the comment the other day that rodeoing is a marathon that is literally run 20 feet at a time. You may run 20 feet today and then it could be a week before you run the next 20 feet. Regardless, I want to be at the very top of my game for those 20 feet. This year I’ll run between 150 and 200 calves and each calf represents 20 feet. I want to be all in, all there, whether it’s for $500 or $50,000. My horse doesn’t know the

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difference and I expect him to give his all every time. Why would I expect any less of myself? Ironically before Houston I had the least amount of money won at this time of year than I ever have. Now after Houston, I have the most money I’ve won at this time of year. From the beginning of the year, somehow, I just knew it was going to happen. I was riding around the arena before the rodeo started and thought, “Today could be a day I’ll never forget.” So I thought I should take it all in and enjoy it, which I did. I P/U W CH VSA spent some time praying. Honestly, I don’t pray to win but pray for the opportunity to win. I ask the Lord for a

chance and when that’s presented to me I do all I can to make the best of it. I would like to win all the rodeos I go to, but sometimes my best is not quite good enough and I accept that. I’m not satisfied, but I accept it. I know God works in all things and I’ve been at the very top and at the very bottom where the outlook is bleak. However it plays out I want to be the same guy whether I’m winning or not. I’ll be prepared and give it my best shot, but my life is complete and I’m content; though I’ll always do everything possible IN HOUSE PROOF to run the best 20 feet ICRX’D can.

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God’s Surprises

n the book of Matthew, the Bible says we should treat others the way we want to be treated. A couple of years ago, I was in a hurry so I ran into the pen to catch my boy’s horse. Now you have to understand that Buster doesn’t like surprises. He’s never liked surprises. As I went into his pen, I walked up to him real fast with a halter and he ran off. It just so happened that my girl’s pet goat, Buddy, was in the pen with Buster. Buster got so scared that he began to run and he ran right over Buddy. He didn’t know what he had done because he’d allowed fear to be his focus instead of his little friend. So many times we run through life not regarding the people that God has so graciously placed in our paths. There is an old song that says we always hurt

the ones we love the most. That, my friend, is not God’s way. Our family and the people that we come in contact with every day should be respected. They shouldn’t be run over because of our fears, insecurities and general ignorance of their expectations. Sometimes, God’s “surprises” are our greatest blessings. My prayer for you and for me is that we not be like Buster, but that we recognize the greatest blessings that God has given us – our friends and family. “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you….” Matthew 7:12 Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 1627 Eva. St. Montgomery, TX 77356 936-597-5742 936-597-5752 Fax Service Times: Sundays 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 am Mondays 7:00 pm

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ooking outside my window today, you would never guess it is springtime. Snowflakes are falling and dark clouds fill the sky. However, a few days ago I was sweating in a tee-shirt while doing some work outside and I am sure by tomorrow morning, the sun will be back out. What a strange time of year, but one I welcome because I know summer is just around the corner. Wow! What about Stran Smith taking the win at RodeoHouston! After winning the World Championships in 2008 Smith had a tough year in 2009 breaking a streak of WNFR qualifications. However, Smith came back with a vengeance. Last month I was wondering if his slow streak would continue, but as I can see now, Smith is back in the middle of the mix. You have to dig deep to keep competing when things are tough and Stran, my hat is off to you. His 8.5-second run in the championship round against Fred Whitfield, Clint Robinson and Trevor Brazile was smoking hot, not only earning him a $50,000 paycheck, but a lead in the World Standings and pretty much a guaranteed trip to Las Vegas this December. Again – Congrats! What about Peek and his win at the Wrangler Timed Event Championship this year. Peek has shown his potential in the All-Around arena over the past few years, I just wish he would pick it up a bit more. Maybe find a solid team roping partner and hit the trail with all of his talents to make a bid for the All-Around title. Not taking anything away from Brazile, but wouldn’t it be cool to see a battle between several guys gunning for the AllAround title each year? Before I wrap things up this month, I would like to let you all know that Loops is now online. Go to www.westernsportspublishing.com and find past issues of Loops, as well as the current issue. You can also pick up a subscription if you need to, or buy one for a friend. While there, you can also check out Western Sports’ other publications which can be viewed online as well.

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