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Joe Beaver Jr. Superstars Roping

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6 Joe Beaver Jr. Superstars 20

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DEPARTMENTS 10 USCRA World Standings

21 News and Notes

11 In The Books

22 Down the Line with Stran Smith

11 Tie-Down Profile of the Month

24 Lonestar Cowboy Church

12 USCRA Insider

25 Out My Window

14 2010 USCRA Schedule

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Nothing Like an Event Hosted by Joe Beaver!

6 • MAY 2009

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ow, the First Annual Joe Beaver Jr. Superstars Roping was a great success. Just like the multi world champion host himself, the event showed signs of perfection with quality staff, great venue, great cattle and just an overwhelmingly awesome sense about it. The April 1-4 event held at the Wildfire Arena in Salado, Texas offered a unique and truly professional event that is sure to grow for year to come.

Maybe it was the 370 contestants that made up 1,250 runs in 3 days, the awesome prizes handed out to winners, or just the chance to compete, win and enjoy the sport that made the event so successful, but ask anyone who was there and you can be sure they have already made plans to return next year. Everyone loved the program making a tribute to some past Jr. Roping Champions, as well as all the great sponsors. The professional help of so many made the event run off quickly, allowing everyone a chance to relax, enjoy the event and be prepared and rested, ready to compete.

In addition to the formats that allowed many ways for contestants to compete and win, the event hosted a reunion roping on Thursday opening up the entries to past students of both Joe and Walter. This unique format was a blast and everyone enjoyed the competition. For years both Joe and Walter have been dedicated to helping others achieve their calf roping goals and this event solidifies their achievement with so many returning to compete and even winning part of the great event.

Jr. Superstars Goat Tying Prize Money and Great Prizes Awarded: Champions - Wild West Buckle; Reserve Champions - Wild West Spurs; Short Go Qualifiers - Rattler Strings

12 & Under Boys & Girls Goat Tying

13 - 15 Boys & Girls Goat Tying

Fastest Time 1. Samantha Chick, 7.65 Short Go 1. Samantha Chick, 7.99; 2. Paige Phillips, 8.77; 3. Mia Manzanares, 9.19; 4. Mariah Horton, 9.64; 5. Mariah Horton, 33.25 Average 1. Mia Manzanares, 27.69; 2. Samantha Chick, 28.67; 3. Paige Phillips, 28.92; 4. Roy Lee, 31.02

Fastest Time 1. Kylie Frey, 7.65 Short Go 1. Jimmie Smith, 7.72; 2. Samantha Little, 8.26 Average 1. Jimmie Smith, 23.98; 2. Samantha Little, 24.78; 3. Samantha Chick, 26.08; 4. Whitney Thurmond, 26.22

The 12 & Under Boys & Girls Goat Tying championship was claimed by Mia Manzanares who finished with a 27.69 second total.

Jimmie Smith earned the 13-15 Boys & Girls Goat Tying championship with a total time of 23.98 seconds, as well as the fastest time in the short round.

16 -19 Girls Goat Tying

13-15 Girls Breakaway

Fastest Time 1. Lauren Hansen, 7.18 Short Go 1. Torey Little, 7.47; 2. Emily Engleman, 7.77; 3. Devin Riggins, 7.84 Average 1. Taylor Gooch, 24.15; 2. Devin Riggins, 24.2; 3. Torey Little, 24.65; 4. Emily Engleman, 24.71

Fastest 1. McKenzie Cooper, 2.44 Short Go 1. Whitney De Salvo, 2.68; 2. Lauren Bane, 3.08; 3. Catelyn Felts 3.62 Average 1. Whitney De Salvo, 12.12, Cowboy Saddle; 2. Lauren Bane, 12.25; 3. McKenzie Cooper, 8.07/3; 4. Brooke Kaylor, 8.96/3

The top two 16-19 Girls Goat Tying Average winners were Taylor Gooch who won first and Devin Riggins who claimed second.

13-15 Girls Breakaway Average winners included Whitney DeSalvo in first place, Lauren Bane who claimed second and McKenzie Cooper winning third.

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13-15 Tiedown

16-19 Girls Breakaway

Fastest Calf 1. Mason Bowen, 9.0 Short Go 1. Dylan Cosper, 10.62; 2. Tyson Arledge, 11.45; 3. Ryan Rule, 11.66; 4. Michael Perry, 11.91 Average 1. Tyson Arledge, 43.98, Slone Saddle; 2. Sam Powers, 44.77; 3. Michael Perry, 47.99; 4. Dylan Cosper, 51.08; 5. Ryan Rule, 56.89; 6. Mason Bowen, 57.56

Fastest Time 1. Jaycie Miller, 1.79 Short Go 1. Taylor Jacob, 2.01; 2. Rachel Cockroft, 2.12; 3. Angela Bartley, 2.32 Average 1. Rachel Cockroft, 10.15, Martin Saddle; 2. Taylor Jacob, 10.4; 3.

Angela Bartley, 11.74; 4. Kaitlyn Frey, 12.13; 5. Lenzie Andrus, 12.24

5 Tie Down champion, Tyson Arledge tied his short-round calf in 11.45 seconds to win second in the round and clinch the Average victory with a four head total of 43.98 seconds.

The 16-19 Girls Breakaway Average championship went home with Rachel Cockroft who finished with a total of 10.15 seconds. Not only did she earna handful of cash, she took home the trophy Martin Saddle.

13-15 Boys & Girls Breakaway 16-19 Tiedown Fastest Calf 1. Chase Williams, 7.77 Short Go 1. Landon Duncan 8.02; 2. Tyler Prcin, 8.94; 3. Reno Gonzales 8.96; 4. Ethan Hill, 9.35 Average 1. Tyler Prcin, 37.99, Martin Saddle; 2. Landon Duncan, 38.62; 3. Logan Gledhill, 40.89; 4. Ethan Hill, 41.7; 5.

Reno Gonzales, 42.36

The trophy Martin Saddle winner in the 16-19 Tiedown roping went to Tyler Prcin who roped and tied three head in 37.99 seconds to win the roping.

8 • MAY 2009

Fastest Calf 1. Marty Yates, 1.7 Short Go 1. Tyler Watt, 2.02; 2. Marty Yates, 2.13; 3. Tyler Hodges, 2.27 Average 1. Marty Yates, 9.85, Twister Saddle; 2. Tyler Watt, 11.93; 3. Tyler Hodges, 13.01; 4. Brandi Hollenbeck, 15.55; 5. Trevor Hedeman, 20.9

Joe & Walter Beaver Reunion Roping A Breakaway (Wild West Buckle) 1. Angela Bartley; 2. Sid Miller Fastest Time (Carroll Leather Halter) 1. Stacie Sorensen B Breakaway (Wild West Buckle) 1. King Pickett; 2. Samantha Chick Fastest Time (Carroll Leather Halter) 1. King Pickett A Tiedown (Wild West Buckle) 1. D.J. Smith; 2. Kyle Beasley; 3.

Gio Davis Fastest Time (Carroll Leather Halter) 1. Fredrick Woernek

B Tiedown (Wild West Buckle) 1. Blane Cox; 2. Kelly Wampler; 3. Seth Hoff; 4.

Tyler Stasney Fastest Time (Carroll Leather Halter) 1. Austin Posey C Tiedown (Wild West Buckle) 1. Sid Miller; 2. Case Jones; 3. Tanner Irish; 4. Tyler Hodges Fastest Time (Carroll Leather Halter) 1. Case Jones

Joe Beaver’s Jr. Superstars Roping Prize Money and Great Prizes Awarded: Champions – Saddles; Reserve Champions - Wild West Spurs; Short Go Champion - Carroll Jacket Qualifiers - Rattler Rope; Fastest Time Winners - Carroll Leather Halter

12 & Under Boys & Girls Breakaway

12 & Under Boys & Girls Tiedown

Fastest Time 1. King Pickett, 2 Short Go 1. Colt Richards, 2.17; 2. Logan Cook, 2.65; 3. Martin Cooper, 2.69; 4. Trent turner, 2.75 Average 1. Landon Koehn, 12.43, Master Saddle; 2. Hondo Harris, 12.84; 3. Westyn Hughes, 13.24; 4. Martin Cooper, 13.55; 5. Paden Bray, 13.85; 6. Trent Turner, 14.04

Fastest Time 1. Martin Cooper, 9.11 Short Go 1. Marcus Theriot, 11.9; 2. Westyn Hughes , 12.08; 3. Hondo Harris, 12.47; 4. Landon Koehn, 17.56 Average 1. Westyn Hughes, 47.59, Martin Saddle; 2. Landon Koehn, 67.26; 3. Hondo Harris, 70.96; 4. Brenten Hall, 99.45; 5. Logan cook, 120.76; 6. Cooper Mathews, 170.48

Landon Koehn took home a championship Master Saddle after winning the average of the 12 & Under Boys & Girls Breakaway. He finished with a lightning quick total of 12.43 seconds.

Taking home a championship Martin trophy saddle, Westyn Hughes claimed the championship of the 12 & Under Boys & Girls Tiedown roping. Hughes finished with a total of 47.59 seconds to secure the win.

A Little About Joe Joe Beaver was born on October 13, 1965 in Victoria, Texas. He became a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association (PRCA) in 1985, the same year he won his first World Championship. When he’s not on the road, Joe resides with his wife, Jenna and son, Brody in Huntsville, Texas.

Titles Won: 8 • 1995-96, 2000 World Champion All-Around Cowboy • 1985, 1987-88, 1992-93 World Champion Tie-Down roper Career Earnings: $2,864,172 WNFR Qualifications: 22 • World champion runner-up in the all-around race in 1991, 1993-94 and 1997 • Won Wrangler NFR aggregate title in 198788, 1992 and 1996 • PRCA all-time career earnings leader with $2,656,736 (through 2006) • Inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2002 • PRCA Resistol Tie-down Roping and Overall Rookie of the Year, 1985. Coors Original Fans Favorite Cowboy, 2001.

Things you may not know about Joe Beaver • Dad can cook a “mean” chicken-fried steak!

Seriously, he is a great chef!

Source: Joe’s son, Brody Beaver • Joe went to Catholic School and was disciplined by the nuns!

Source: Joe’s Mom, Bonnie Beaver • Joe started going to the Open Calf Ropings at the age of 15.

Source: Joe’s Mom, Bonnie Beaver • Joe started out roping goats.

Source: Joe’s Mom, Bonnie Beaver • Joe is hard on trucks and horses, but is really nice to kids and old people.

Source: Joe’s Dad, Walter Beaver • Joe enjoys quail hunting with his son, Brody and longtime friend, Jeff Markham.

Source: Joe’s Friend, Buckwheat Willrich 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.

EE 1. Edsel Rhodes 2. Doug Hammer 3. B.J. Huff 4. Greg Modesette 5. Sedric Marshall 6. Eddie Armstrong 7. Kevin Mackey 8. Krista Johnson 9. Merlyn Atteberry 00 1. Joe Morris 2. Stephen Perry 3. Doug Hough 4. Terry Perkins 5. Eric Jiblits

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6. Westyn Hughes 7. Bobby Horton 8. Walter Johnson 9. Kyle Spacek 10. Westin Imhoff 11. Galvin Rita 12. Mike S. Green 13. Jeff Youngblood #1 1. Eddie Mills 2. Glenn Stuckey 3. Dan Johnson 4. Rodney Chavez 5. C. J. Wolf 6. Doug Johnson 7. Junior Peek

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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.

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Tie-Down Profile of the Month Trent Creager Born: 1/7/1980 Joined PRCA: 2003 PRCA Career Earnings: $165,936 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 0 Current Residence: Stillwater, Oklahoma 2008 World standings place: 71st 2008 earnings: $15,225 Tour Finale qualifications: 1 Education: Oklahoma State University (Stillwater), bachelor’s degree in marketing Professional Highlights 2010 Won the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello, Idaho. The Prairie Circuit cowboy won $15,299 at the DNCFR. Career Highlights 2009: Won the Days of ‘56 PRCA Rodeo (Ponca, Neb.); the Kildeer (N.D.) Mountain Roundup Rodeo; the Isanti (Minn.)

Firefighters Rodeo 2008: Won the Beef Empire Days PRCA Rodeo (Garden City, Kan.); the Old West Trail Rodeo (Crawford, Neb.); the Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo and the Lorain County Fair Pro Rodeo (Wellington, Ohio) 2007: Won the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas); the Wolf Point (Mont.)

Wild Horse Stampede and qualified for the Tour Playoff rodeos in Caldwell, Idaho; Puyallup, Wash. and Omaha, Neb.; finished 18th in the world standings with $53,655 2006: Finished 96th in world standings with

earnings of $9,773 2005: Co-champion at the Sheridan (Wyo.) Rodeo; finished 32nd in the world with $29,834 2003: Runner-up in the Rookie of the Year standings in tie-down roping; finished 20th in the world with $36,666 2002: Won the Canadian Western Agribition (Regina, Saskatchewan) Amateur College National Finals Rodeo champion, 2002 Personal 6' 1", 185 lbs. Single. Competed in high school wrestling and had several offers from colleges upon graduation from high school.

His father, Roger, and grandfather, Tom, both roped calves and trained roping horses…

Missed most of the 2004 season after injuring his shoulder and hurt it again in 2006 in Clovis, California, forcing him to miss more time…Admires Fred Whitfield, Mike Johnson and Shane Slack … Lives on 15 acres about eight miles from Stillwater, Oklahoma Information and Photo Courtesy of PRCA

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Did You Know?

K USCRA 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 The Vernon, TX Memorial Day roping May 29-30 will be canceled.

K The Giddings, TX Memorial Day roping schedule has changed, please check listings for an updated schedule.

K The $1000 Bonus winner in Pueblo, CO April 3 – 4, 2010 was Edsel Rhodes from Pueblo, CO.

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 • MAY 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 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.

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 May 1-2, 2010 1-2, 2010 15-16, 2010 22-23, 2010 22-23, 2010 29-31, 2010

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

June 5-6, 2010 5-6, 2010 19-20, 2010 19-20, 2010 26 - 27, 2010 26-27, 2010 July 2-4, 2010 10-11, 2010

May 1 -2, 2010

PUEBLO, COLORADO

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, May 1 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, May 2 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.

May 1-2, 2010

RUSTON, LOUISIANA

North Louisiana Expo Center

Saturday, May 1 10 a.m.

10:30 a.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

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

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Stephenville, TX Pueblo, CO

17-18, 2010 17-18, 2010 24-25, 2010 24-25, 2010 August 7-8, 2010 14-15, 2010 21-22, 2010 21-22, 2010 28-29, 2010

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

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 318-777-8203 (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.

May 15 -16, 2010

KIOWA, COLORADO

Sundown Arena

Saturday, May 15 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, May 16 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.

10 p.m.

May 22-23, 2010

GALLMAN, MISSISSIPPI

Copiah County Fairgrounds Covered Arena

Saturday, May 22

Sunday, May 2 10 a.m.

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

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

10 a.m.

10:30 a.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

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

September 4-5, 2010 4-6, 2010

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.

00 Roping *(2X) #1 Roping #1 Roping *(2X) #2 Roping #2 Roping *(2X)

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.

10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

May 22-23, 2010

GRAhAM, TEXAS

Young County Indoor Arena

Saturday, May 22 9:30a.m.

11 a.m.

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

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

Sunday, May 23 EE Roping 3 for $165 Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $155 Bkwy – A Roping (non-USCRA) 3 for $155 11 a.m.

00 Roping 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.

9:30a.m.

May 29-30, 2010

June 5-6, 2010

GiDDiNGS, TX

PUEBlo, ColoRADo

LCSP Covered Arena

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, May 29 10 a.m.

12 p.m.

#1 Roping #2 Roping #3 Roping

Saturday, June 5 4 Head for $250 4 Head for $250 4 Head for $250

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

Sunday, May 30 B-Breakaway 4 Head for $150 00 Roping 4 Head for $250 1 p.m.

EE Roping 4 Head for $250 (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.

10 a.m.

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

June 5-6, 2010

CRoWlEy, loUiSiANA

Aricda Rice Indoor Arena

Saturday, June 5 10 a.m.

10:30 a.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

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, June 6 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.

June 19-20, 2010 1 for $30 3 for $125 1 for $40 3 for $125 1 for $40 3 for $125 1 for $40

June 19-20, 2010

AMARillo, TEXAS

Bill Cody Indoor Arena

Saturday, June 19 9:30a.m.

11 a.m.

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

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

Sunday, June 20 EE Roping 3 for $165 Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $155 Bkwy – A Roping (non-USCRA) 3 for $155 11 a.m.

00 Roping 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: 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.

9:30a.m.

GAllMAN, MiSSiSSiPPi

Copiah County Fairgrounds Covered Arena

Saturday, June 19 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 6 #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: Take 1st or 2nd Crowley exit, go south & follow signs. Arena is about 2 blocks off of I10. Plenty of stalls and hookups. For reservations call 337-384-4500 (2X): May enter two times. *Non-USCRA: The Open Tiedown and Open Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership.

Crowley louisiana Series: There will be 4 ropings held in Crowley, LA. A Tod Slone saddle will be awarded at the end of the series to the high money winner. You must attend (2) of the ropings to be eligible for the saddle. There will be a $5.00 fee added to all entry fees for prizes.

(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.

#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

June 26-27

GRAhAM, TEXAS

Young County Indoor Arena

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

Saturday, June 26 9:30a.m.

11 a.m.

Sunday, June 20 #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.

10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday, June 27 EE Roping 3 for $165 Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $155 Bkwy – A Roping (non-USCRA) 3 for $155 11 a.m.

00 Roping 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.

9:30a.m.

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25th Silver Anniversary

Diamond S Calf Roping Association 2010 SEASON 2008 Payoff Over $73,000

6 Season Dates at Diamond S Arena Comanche, Texas May 8-9 Royce Kitchens Memorial June 5-6 July 10-11 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 Amateur 2 + short for $175 Elite 2 + short for $175

$100 Membership Dues Fees Cash Only Enter One Time Only Roping Format: 80% Payback Money can only be counted from one division

August 7-8

May 28-31, 2010

Year End Finals Date To Be Announced Prizes at Each Roping: Buckle to Average winners of each division Saddle to High Money winner of the weekend Finals Prizeline: 8 Coats Saddles to Average winners of each division of Finals Trailer to High Money winner of the Finals All Prizes Donated

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Must attend 3 ropings to be eligible for Finals For more information call Charlie Seider 325/330-0360 or 325/356-5969

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CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

John Wallace Memorial Calf Roping

CASH MYERS ROPING SCHOOL

Haskell County Arena Haskell, Texas Sunday • May 30, 2010

Tie Down & Breakaway MAY 22-23, 2010 Covered Arena in Grand Saline, TX ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS ARE WELCOME! Tie Down - $325 Breakaway - $250

3-Head & Short-Go for $300

(If horse is needed - $125 extra for the weekend)

Trophy Saddle to Average Winner

Send $100 Non-refundable deposit to hold position in school to: Cash Myers Roping School PO Box 872 Athens, TX 75751

Invitational Cowboy Match Roping • 1:30 p.m.

Calf Roping starts at 3:00 p.m.

Come get prepared to WIN before the State Finals and Barry Burk’s Roping!

To enter call by 9:00 p.m. on May 25 Carl Hopkins 940/864-5299 J.W. Wallace 940/864-3509 Limited to 40 ropers

If you have any questions please call Lacey Myers at 903/681-7442 or E-mail: lcmranch@gmail.com You can also pay with a credit card on our website:

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Benefit Roping for Boo Fullbright

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welve-year-old Boo (Lil Dale) Fullbright must be very grateful for the benefit roping held in his honor on Saturday, March 27, 2010. After being shot accidentally Boo is in need of therapy and plans to work hard to recuperate as quickly as possible so he can continue what he loves, roping calves. He is a good little calf roper and with the financial help provided by the ropers that attended Saturday’s roping he will have the help he needs to continue his therapy.

After being postponed because of the previous weekend of snow and ice, the weather was windy by nice and the ropers enjoyed participating to help out Boo and his family.

Bob-bo Foster produced the event which included a silent auction, Ladies Breakaway roping, 12 & Under Breakaway roping, EE, OO, 1 and 2 combined and an Open calf roping. There were 13 Ladies Break-away ropers, 10 in the 12 & Under Breakaway, 14 EE ropers, 21 OO ropers, 27 in the 1 and 2 combined roping, and 24 Open ropers. Fans also enjoyed watching an exciting match between Blake Deckard and Steve Brickey. Each roper put up $500

and after roping six head Steve came from behind to win the match with an average of 61.58. Deckard wasn’t far behind with a 62.67 on six. What a match!

Mark Holder provided the calves for the event which were complimented by all the ropers.

Bob-bo would like to thank everyone that attended the benefit and helped with the auction and jackpot. Without all the donated items and labor it would not have been as successful. Good luck to Boo and his family and best wishes for a quick recovery.

Is It Your Turn?

EE Roper, Edsel Rhodes, joins #2 roper, Justin Stuckey, and #3 roper, Darnell Johnson, as the most recent winner of the $1,000 Strad Energy bonus.

Results April 3, 2010 EE Average Edsel Rhodes, 67.10 on three Fast Calf Kevin Mackey, 12.65 Bonus Calf Edsel Rhodes, 11.81 Difference (-0.84) 00 Average Eric Jiblits, 55.44 on three Fast Calf Eric Jiblits, 12.25 Bonus Calf Eric Jiblits, NT #1 Average Dan Johnson, 38.78 on three Fast Calf Doug Johnson, 10.28 Bonus Calf Dan Johnson, 10.38 Differernce (+.10) #2 Average Justin Blasingame, 72.55 on four Fast Calf Justin Stuckey, 8.84 Bonus Calf Justin Blasingame, NT

April 4 2010

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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Calf Roping & Steer Roping $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

EE Average Edsel Rhodes, 43.59 on three Fast Calf Merlyln Atteberry, 12.72 Bonus Calf Edsel Rhodes, NT #1 Average Glen Stuckey, 51.56 on four Fast Calf Glen Stuckey, 10.44 Bonus Calf Glen Stuckey, NT #2 Average Junior Peek, 37.31 on three Fast Calf Justin Stuckey, 9.19 Bonus Calf Junior Peek, 15.44 Difference (+6.25)

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

April 3-4 bonus winner, Edsel Rhodes and his wife Jane

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo

Oklahoma Cowboy Edges Out Tough Competition to Win DNCFR Information Courtesy of PRCA Photo Courtesy of PRCA ProRodeo Photo/Larry Smith

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ie-down roper Trent Creager, who hails from Stillwater, Oklahoma, worked his way through a field of great tie-down ropers including eight past Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifiers to secure the win at this year's Dodge National Circuit Finals held in Pocatello, Idaho. His run of 7.8 seconds in the Finals beat out ropers, J.C. Malone of Utah, Wes Lockard of California and home-state favorite Matt Shiozawa.

The calf roping was hot from the start with Matt Kenney of Iowa setting the pace in the first round. He won the round with a

Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo Holt Arena, Pocatello, Idaho

Tie-Down Roping First Round: 1. Matt Kenney, Onawa, IA, 7.8 seconds, $4,632; 2.

Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, 8.1, $3,509; 3. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, 8.4, $2,526; 4. Justin Scofield, St. Lawrance, SD, 8.6, $1,684; 5. Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, OR, 8.7, $983; 6. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, 9.0, $702; 7. Skyler Moore, Mt. Vernon, MO, 9.2; 8. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 9.3; 9. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, GA, 9.4; 10. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 9.5; 11. Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, OK, 9.7; 12. Chad Johnson, Cut Bank, MT, 9.9; 13. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 10.0; 14. Barry Blair, Ekalaka, MT, 10.2; 15. (tie) Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, and Bryant Mikkelson, Buffalo, MT, 10.6; 17. Bill Snure, Douglas, AZ, 10.7; 18. Seth Rodriguez, Polk City, FL, 11.0; 19.

Carmine Nastri, Ballston Spa, NY, 12.6; 20. Jesse Egan, Gridley, CA, 13.0; 21. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 18.2; 22. (tie) Chase Johnston, Greeley, CO; Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, and J.R. Myers, Felton, PA, NT. Second Round: 1. Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, 7.7 seconds, $4,632; 2. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.9, $3,509; 3. Chad Johnson, Cut Bank, MT, 8.8, $2,526; 4. (tie) Bryant Mikkelson, Buffalo, MT, and Justin 20 • MAY 2010

time of 7.8 seconds. You had to make a run under 9 seconds to earn any of the top six money spots in the round. Creager claimed the final sixth position setting up his run for the championship.

Wes Lockard came out gunning in the second round, taking the win with a 7.7 second run. Again Creager claimed the sixth position and the final money slot in the round with a run of 9.3 seconds. Creager had two solid times, but was tied with the second round winner, Lockard, as they headed towards the Semi-Final round.

By the time Creager roped in the Semifinals, 2008 DNCFR champion Matt Shiozawa of nearby Chubbuck, Idaho, had already tied his two-year-old arena record with a 7.3 second run. Creager backed off and settled for a solid run of 8.9 seconds to assure his place in the Finals The top four ropers coming out of the Semi-Finals took aim at the overall 2010 DNCFR championship. When the dust

settled, it was a battle between two cowboys. Shiozawa posted a no time while gunning for the win and Lockard finished with a 17.6-second run, pushing the barrier just a little too much in the big round. Trent Creager bested J.C. Malone’s time by almost a full second to secure the win. Creager roped his final calf in 7.8 seconds and Malone roped and tied his in 8.7 seconds to claim the runner-up position.

The DNCFR is a great place to see the hot handed talents of many of the world's greatest rodeo competitors who may not be in the spotlight all of the time. The PRCA’s circuits allows these competitors a chance to compete and enjoy the sport while staying closer to their homes, where they can keep a steady job, stay close to their families or maintain ranches. Once a year these top competitors head to Idaho to compete for a title that they can be very proud of.

Congratulations to Creager for an outstanding job at this years DNCFR.

Maass, Giddings, TX, 9.2, $1,333 each; 6. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, 9.3, $702; 7. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 9.7; 8. Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, OR, 9.8; 9. (tie) Seth Rodriguez, Polk City, FL, and Chase Johnston, Greeley, CO, 10.4; 11. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, 10.5; 12. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, GA, 10.9; 13. Barry Blair, Ekalaka, MT, 11.2; 14. Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, OK, 17.5; 15. Matt Charles Kenney, Onawa, IA, 20.3; 16. Carmine Nastri, Ballston Spa, NY, 21.8; 17.

J.R. Myers, Felton, PA, 21.9; 18. Jesse Egan, Gridley, CA, 22.5; 19. (tie) Skyler Moore, Mt. Vernon, MO; Bill Snure, Douglas, AZ; Scott Kormos, Teague, TX; Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ; Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, and Justin Scofield, St. Lawrance, SD, NT. Average: 1. (tie) Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, and Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, 18.3 seconds on two head, $4,070 each; 3. (tie) Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, and Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, OR, 18.5, $2,105 each; 5. Chad Johnson, Cut Bank, MT, 18.7, $983; 6. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, 18.9, $702; 7. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 19.7; 8. Bryant Mikkelson, Buffalo, MT, 19.8; 9. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, GA, 20.3; 10. (tie) Seth Rodriguez, Polk City, FL, and Barry Blair, Ekalaka, MT, 21.4; 12.

Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, OK, 27.2; 13.

Matt Kenney, Onawa, IA, 28.1; 14. Carmine Nastri, Ballston Spa, NY, 34.4; 15. Jesse Egan, Gridley, CA, 35.5; 16. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.9 on

one; 17. Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, 8.1; 18. Justin Scofield, St. Lawrance, SD, 8.6; 19. Skyler Moore, Mt. Vernon, MO, 9.2; 20. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX, 9.5; 21. Chase Johnston, Greeley, CO, 10.4; 22. Bill Snure, Douglas, AZ, 10.7; 23. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, 18.2; 24. J.R. Myers, Felton, PA, 21.9.

Semifinals: 1. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 7.3 seconds (ties own arena record set in 2008), $5,614; 2. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, 8.9, $4,211; 3. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, 10.7, $2,807; 4. Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, 19.8, $1,404; 5. (tie) Chad Johnson, Cut Bank, MT, Bryant Mikkelson, Buffalo, MT, Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, and Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, OR, NT. Finals: 1. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, 7.8 seconds, $5,614; 2. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, 8.7, $4,211; 3.

Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, 17.6, $2,807; 4. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, NT. Total event earnings: 1. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, $15,299; 2. Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, $12,913; 3. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, $10,246; 4. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, $5,614; 5. Matt Charles Kenney, Onawa, IA, $4,632; 6. (tie) Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA; Chad Johnson, Cut Bank, MT, and Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, $3,509 each; 9. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, $3,439; 10. Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, OR, $3,088; 11. Justin Scofield, St. Lawrance, SD, $1,684; 12. Bryant Mikkelson, Buffalo, MT, $1,333

The Brazile Watch Courtesy of PRCA Despite a frustrating weekend at the Red Bluff (Calif.) Round-Up, Trevor Brazile remains in reach of breaking his own all-around cowboy record for surpassing $100,000 in earnings at the earliest point in the season.

With his $741 in tie-down roping money at Red Bluff, Brazile has total all-around earnings of $91,553 and he has rodeos at Clovis, California, and Lufkin, Texas, to get him the $8,447 he needs to hit six figures.

Brazile surpassed $100,000 in season earnings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, P/U Wthat CH VSA on May 14, 2006, the earliest any all-around cowboy has hit that milestone by a margin of five weeks (also Brazile, in 2008).

A year ago, he reached April 20 with total earnings of $53,366.

Brazile did manage to cut $232 off

Stran Smith’s lead in the tie-down roping world standings and is now just $1,250 out of first place.

And for those eagle-eyed fans who notice that Brazile’s total earnings in team roping, tie-down roping and steer roping come to $368 more than his all-around total – it is not a mistake. Brazile, limited to 70 all-around rodeos in his season count, as opposed to 100 in tie-down roping, opted to unofficial the all-around at Henderson, Texas, where he won, that’s right, $368 in the tie-down roping.

Youth Directors Take Center Stage at IN HOUSE PROOF “World’s Richest CRX’D High School Rodeo” By: Tammie Hiatt Without a doubt, the International Finals Youth Rodeo is the ultimate rodeo experience for high school age

cowboys and cowgirls. Where else but Shawnee, Oklahoma can contestants compete head to head for a chance at the $200,000 payoff that is up for grabs at the elevenperformance super show?

The 2010 edition of the IFYR takes place July 12-17. This year, to better accommodate the contestants that will be traveling on to the NHSRA Finals in Gillette, Wyoming, the short-go of the IFYR has been scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 17.

Competing at the “world’s richest high school rodeo” is an experience all in itself. With nearly 1,000 contestants and their families in attendance at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, it’s always a great event and one you will never forget. Preentries for the IFYR open April 1, 2010. For more information or to download an entry form visit the website at www.ifyr.com.

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o you see yourself as a grasshopper? In the Bible verse Numbers 13:33 Moses had sent twelve spies into the Promised Land to look at it. Two of them came back and said, “That’s our land.” The other ten said, “We were as grasshoppers in their sight.”

My question is how do you see yourself?

Yesterday I was in Los Angeles waiting to catch a flight. I started into a Denny’s to eat breakfast when a bum rode up to me on his bicycle and asked me for money. I told him I didn’t have any cash but invited him to eat breakfast with me. During breakfast I learned that Curtis is

50 years old and has been out of prison for four years. He was locked up for 25 years after being convicted of murder.

Curtis had been a gang leader, a drug dealer and had killed many people.

I asked about his family and he said he had a few kids, a mother and grandmother scattered in different states. I told him, “You must have someone in your family who has spent a lot of time praying for you.” He said he did and that he believes in God. One of his sons followed in his footsteps in the gang life and was killed. Curtis had a slang quote that pretty much summed

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After we parted company, I began to wonder if Curtis knew that what he was doing would determine what he would eventually have or be. It also made me look at my life and think about how I view myself.

Because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where it really starts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with your self-image. If I look in the mirror and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like what I see then I need to change my environment.

Do I see myself as a guy who comes through in the short round or do I see myself as someone who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possibly tie a calf in seven seconds when needed? No, I view myself as the guy that can get the job done, whatever that job may be.

How I see myself in everyday life is just as or more important.

How well do I handle things? Do I snap at people? Am I quick to be ill, to judge or to be mad about little things? If I see that, then I need to change that picture, not just change the way I think about it.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like looking in the mirror and then deciding to get in shape.

If you change your diet and work out eventually your image in the mirror will change. Making change physically or spiritually is always possible. It just takes work, time and the knowledge that it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen overnight.

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Running With Horses

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here is an interesting verse in Jeremiah that brings a question from God; I thought it might be an interesting question to ask you today.

Jer 12:5 “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, in which you trusted, they wearied you, then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan?”

A few years back in an indoor arena in the middle of winter during a practice session of calf roping, a friend of mine commented to another friend that his horse was so slow he could outrun him on foot! Well, the challenge turned into a considerable amount of money being gambled on the abilities of the man and the horse in the race. To make a long story short, the man did out run the horse in a short distance race. I have to admit that I wasn’t surprised because the horse was pretty slow.

In Jeremiah’s case the point is that when they were in relative peace, and had many needs and wants met, they continued to test God’s patience with worry, complaints, and disobedience.

I believe the United States of America is still the greatest nation in the world. However, I also believe that the coming years will become increasingly challenging because of the lack of wisdom, and lack of stewardship of debt to foreign countries. This will eventually allow our world to move toward a one world order and monetary system prophesied in the Bible.

Listen to what has been passed by our elected officials in the new Health Care Bill, H.R. 3200. Please understand this is NOT a political statement, it is a revelation of the times we live in and a challenge to pay attention to, not only our country but also the prophetic words of Scripture.

The new health care bill provides for implanting a RFID microchip, to be implemented 36 months after the Bill was signed into law. The microchip [now an option] – when fully implemented – will provide the “framework” for making the United States the first nation in the world to require it’s citizens to have

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implanted in them a radio-frequency identification (RFID) microchip for the purpose of controlling who is, or isn’t, allowed medical care in their country.

You can check it out for yourself and draw your own conclusion. Healthcare Bill H.R. http://waysandmeans.house.gov/media/pdf/111/AAH CA09001xml.pdf • Pages 1001-1008 “National Medical Device Registry” section.

• Page 1006 “to be enacted within 36 months upon passage” • Page 503 “… medical device surveillance http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Medical.../ ucm072191.pdf” WE MUST NOT NEGLECT THE PROPHETIC WORDS GOD HAS WRITTEN TO OUR NATION, AND THE WORD OF REVELATION TO THE WORLD CONCERNING THE END TIME. This is not an attempt to cause fear or even to incite political action.

LISTEN TO THE WORD CONCERNING THE TIME THE BIBLE CALLS THE TRIBULATION: Rev 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: Rev 13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

If we have problems prioritizing our relationship with God when times are relatively peaceful, running with the horses may not be an option when times truly get tough.

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lue skies, warmer temperatures and wind – It must be spring! And with that comes a whole lot of work.

The backyard grass needs mowing, then there’s the annual spring cleanup around the house that needs to happen, not to mention little league practice and weekly games for two of my boys and time to get them and myself in the saddle as much as possible – all of this adds up to a whole lot to do.

Sometimes, it seems like I am running as hard as I can just to get everything done that needs doing and I seldom find time for myself.

This past weekend I let all of the running and gunning get to me and I got stuck in a rut I think many of us find ourselves in every once in a while. I started thinking about all of the negatives in my life. I started feeling sorry for myself and began taking it out on those who love me. I must say, negativity can sure blur all that is good in a person’s life, in a hurry.

Thanks to my beautiful wife, I cleared my mind and I’m back on track. I am back to being me and remembering that all that is good is usually right in front of me. I went back to doing something I did a little over a year ago after reading about making positive changes in your life. Every

morning, just after I wake up, I think of five positive things in my life. It may be things I am looking forward to, things that have already happened or just the thoughts of my family that I add to the daily collection of positive thoughts.

I have to say, doing this each morning makes a huge difference.

I did this for a long time, but for some reason quit. Looking back, I am not sure why I quit. I believe it may have become redundant and I got tired of it. But now that I know that, I know I will have to continue to keep it fresh with new positive aspects of life each and every day.

I hope you all do the same. I believe keeping things positive in life is key to being successful. I know people are different and some may have to do more than others in this area. But I know that seeing the good in things rather than the negative can make the difference in everything. From making a solid 8-second run to enjoying your family and friends to the fullest, making each day special with positive thoughts is one way to make it all happen!

Until next time, I hope all goes your way!

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F Fast Back Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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H H & H Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Happy Rodeo Association . . . . . . . . . . .18 K King’s Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

C Cactus Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Clairborne Performance Horses . . . . . . .21 Roy Cooper Jr. Calf Roping . . . . . . . . . .19

L Lone Star Cowboy Church . . . . . . . . . .16

D Diamond S Calf Roping. . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Diamond T Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

M Sid Miller Calf Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cash Myers Roping School . . . . . . . . . .17

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