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2010 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships

DEPARTMENTS 10 USCRA World Standings

19 News and Notes

11 In The Books

23 Down the Line with Stran Smith

12 USCRA Insider

24 Lonestar Cowboy Church

14 2010 USCRA Schedule

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Diamond T Arena Welcomes Roy Cooper’s Junior Calf Roping Arena Plays Host to 26th Annual World Championship Event

iamond T Arena is pleased to announce that the Arena will be host to Roy Cooper’s 26th Annual World Championship Junior Calf Roping. The roping will be held July 8 – 10, 2010. Roy Cooper, an eight-time world champion roper, is well known for shaping and teaching future ropers. The event is expected to draw more than 500 ropers ages 19 and under from around the country, along with their families and event spectators. Starting Saturday, July 10 at 9 a.m. is the World Champion Jr. Calf Roping, which has a $325 entry fee, 3 head with top 16 back for elimination rounds, “Slow 2 Ropers Eliminated Each Round”! The additional event lineup is as follows: 12 & Under - Boys & Girls Breakaway Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. $150 Entry Fee 3 Head with Top 10 Short Go 12 & Under - Tie Down Roping Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. $150 Entry Fee 3 Head with Top 10 Short Go 13 to 15 - Girls Breakaway Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. $170 Entry Fee 3 Head with Top 10 Short Go 13 to 15 - Boys Tie Down Roping Friday, July 9, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. $170 Entry Fee 3 Head with Top 10 Short Go 19 & Under - Girls Breakaway Friday, July 9th, 2010 - 4:00 p.m. $170 Entry Fee 3 Head with Top 10 Short Go

Will Travis of Diamond T Arena says, “We are so excited to bring this event to Texas. The influx of participants and spectators will be hugely beneficial to the Denton area. Additionally, having an event that is based around the kids is just amazing. We’re proud to have a hand in shaping the lives of these future champions of calf roping.” There are RV hook-ups and indoor and outdoor horse stalls available on site and concessions will be available. For those looking to beat the heat between events, the Denton Water Works Water Park is located just across the street from the arena. For more information about the Roy Cooper World Championship Junior Calf Roping and registration information, contact Diamond T Arena at 940/484-6101. Diamond T Arena is a roughstock and equine event facility located in Denton, Texas. With its wide array of services and features, Diamond T plays host to roping, barrel racing and roughstock events, futurities, trainings, schools, meetings, corporate events, parties and more. For more information about the arena, future events or sponsorship availability, you may visit the website at www.diamondtranchandarena.com or call 940/484-6101.

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Barry Burk Roping Roundup th Celebrates 25 Anniversary

16-19 Boys Tiedown Roping champion, Justin Parke from Gooding, Idaho

wenty-five years have come and gone since the idea for “a special calf roping where the young ropers of the country could all get together to showcase their talent” was put into motion. The names of the winners in the past years read like a who’s who of the present-day professional calf ropers. Putting together this “silver anniversary edition” offered some new challenges. Barry had heart surgery in January, several states scheduled their Jr. High State Finals the same week in May and, added to that, an already tough economy. It seems all the challenges were met as 625 entries competed for a payoff of over

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$62,000 plus saddles, roping equipment, and a full line of cowboy attire from hats to boots. As an added feature to this year’s Roundup, the voice of a talented, young announcer from Oklahoma, Garrett Yerrigan, was called upon to provide some entertainment and professionalism for the Roundup. He did a great job and everyone really enjoyed him. The Roundup started off with the 13 – 15 Tiedown roping at noon on Friday, with ninty-one contestants. The first roper out, Dublin, Texas roper, Aaron Calloway, was told by Barry he had a great calf and he used him like a pro, tying him in 9.08 to

win that go round. The fastest calf of this roping came in the second go when Stephenville, Texas cowboy, Marty Yates, tied one in 8.98 to win that round. In the third round, Colby Jenkins, Call, Texas, made his move, tying his calf in 9.53 to win that round and take over the lead in the Average. His fourth-place win in the short go gave Colby a 44.66 on four and the championship saddle. As is tradition, Saturday morning is time for the 12 & Under Tiedown. The first go round was won by Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, Texas, with his 14.73, but Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, Texas, proved to be the man of the hour as he placed on every calf and won the Average with a 56.15. Dublin, Texas cowboy, Sy Felton, captured the short go with a rapid 12.68 to move from fourth to second in the Average. The fastest calf of the roping was turned in by Westyn Hughes with his 12.28 in the third go round. While the little ropers are the main event in the coliseum, the 13 – 15 Breakaway ropers are turning in some quick times in the number 2 arena. Pawhuska, Oklahoma roper, Tyler Milligan, started off hot by winning the 1st round with a 2.88 and then won second in round two with a 2.85. Ryder Gann, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, won the 2nd round with his 2.82. As he has done in the past, Stephenville, Texas cowboy, Marty Yates, won the 3rd round with a rapid 2.45 and then got even faster in the short go with a 2.29 to win the round and take the Average with the time of 12.83on four head. On Sunday we always start off thanking the Lord for all his

19 & Under Girls Breakaway Champion, Kaity Beaty from Ponca City, Oklahoma

In arena number 2 on Sunday afternoon, the 12 & Under Breakaway roping was the event to watch. The first round went to Mt. Home, Texas roper, Dakota Felton with a 3.04. Round number 2 was won by Ty Iselt, Lincoln, Texas with his speedy 2.91. In the third round, Tiedown Champion, Westyn Hughes, put it away with the fastest time of the roping, a 2.88. In rounds 2 and 3, Cooper Lee, Quitman, Arkansas, had been getting checks and came into the short go in the lead in the Average. His second-place time of 3.33 in the short go gave him the victory in the Average with a time of 14.37 on four head. As a footnote to this event, it has to be mentioned that seven-year-old, Cinch Moody, Stephenville, Texas, was one of the only twenty-one contestants out of 103 entries that had time on all three head prior to the short round. Monday, Memorial Day, brings on the fast and the furious 16 – 19 Boys Tiedown Roping. Reese

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blessings. Talented singer and contestant’s mom, Christy McGuire and Barry’s buddy, Big Rick Eggenburg, filled the coliseum with beautiful music and a tremendous message was delivered by Pastor Marty Brock. After a great church service, it was time for the 19 & Under Girls Breakaway as 133 young ladies were ready to rope. The 1st round was won by Ponca City, Oklahoma cowgirl, Kaity Beaty, with a time of 2.72, which would be the fast time of the roping. In round number 2, Merryville, Louisana roper, Paige Plush, was the winner with her 2.91. TiAda Gray, Lovington, New Mexico, trying to redeem herself from a broken barrier in round 2, turned in a 2.80 to win the 3rd round. Kaity Beaty came into the short go in the lead and sealed the deal by winning that round with a time of 3.43 to take the championship. Her average time of 12.68 will go into the record books as the second fastest time in 25 years of the Roundup.

Riemer, Stinnett, Texas, was the fastest of the 142 contestants in round number 1 with his 8.54. It went down to the last roper to declare the winner of round number 2 as Heath Thomas, Hemphill, Texas turned in the time of 8.81. Round number 3 is usually when the fastest time of the day comes but not this year. Tomball, Texas roper, Wes Wyrick, captured the round with his 8.68 which let the 8.54 of Reese Riemer in round number 1 claim the honor of having the fastest time. While all this had been happening, Justin Parke of Gooding, Idaho had been just roping solid, putting short 10second runs together. He came into the short go leading the Average but all fifteen ropers were separated by only a little over three seconds. The short go was won by Pleasanton, Texas roper Cody Lawrence with a 8.79 to move him into the lead in the Average. Justin roped his final calf in the solid style he had shown all day in the time of 9.18 for 3rd in the round and 1st in the Average with a time of 39.58 on four head. A new Tod Slone Championship saddle and a pocketfull of money made the trip back to Idaho a lot more pleasant. As we bring another BB Roping Roundup to a close, a big pat on the back goes to the Alpha Gama Rho fraternity boys from Texas A & M Commerce and their sponsor Dr. Flavio Ribeiro who manned the stall office and provided all the chute help. For a good roping the cattle are the main ingredient and a great job was done by Mark Holder for the 12 & Under calves and by Glen Robinson for the calves for the other age groups. With the tough economy presenting challenges on every corner, a big Thank You goes out to the following sponsors who really make this roping a success: Ardmore Tourism Authority, Bailey Motors, Brooks-Maberry, Inc., Choctaw Casino & Resort, Cinderella Horses, Circle M Trailers, Diamond T Arena,

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2. Hagan Houck, Byers, TX, 13.04, $163; 3. Jay Terrell, Magnolia, TX, 14.08, $129; 4. Clint Kelley, Tahlequah, OK, 14.17, $95; 5. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 14.73, $61; 6. Colt Richards, Yoakum, TX, 14.80, $35 3rd Go Round 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 12.28, $197; 2. Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX, 12.68, $163; 3. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 14.73, $129; 4. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 15.21, $78; 5. Raeben Meyer, Washington, TX, 15.21, $78; 6. Justin Smith, Evan, LA, 15.64, $35 4th Go Round 1. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 12.68, $197; 2. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 14.12, $163; 3. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 14.52, $129; 4. Corley Sirman, Pollock, TX, 17.38, $95; 5. Ryan Sutton, Bismark, AR 17.39, $61; 6. Michael Rochelle, Bennington, OK, 18.33, $35 Average 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 56.15, $394; 2. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 69.07, $326; 3. Ryan Sutton, Bismark, AR, 80.16, $258; 4. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 81.15, $190; 5. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 81.82, $122; 6. Trent Turner, Lufkin, TX, 82.74, $70

13-15 Tiedown Roping Champion, Colby Jenkins from Call, Texas

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2010 Barry Burk Championship Jr. Roping Roundup Results 12 & Under Breakaway 103 entries 1st Go Round 1. Dakota Felton, Mt. Home, TX, 3.04, $298; 2. Jay Terrell, Magnolia, TX, 3.22, $247; 3. Clint Kelley, Tahlequah, OK, 3.36, $170; 5. Elise Guillory, Duplessis, LA, 3.36, $170; 6. Carter Gurrola, Ardmore, OK, 3.40, $93; 7. Logan Cook, Alto, TX, 3.70, $26; 7. Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX, 3.70, $26 2nd Go Round 1. Ty Iselt, Lincoln, TX, 2.91, $298; 2. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 3.27, $247; 3. Ryan Sutton, Bismark, AR, 3.42, $196; 4. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 3.44, $144; 5. Jonathan Shaw, Midland, TX, 3.48, $93; 6. Tyler West, Mertzon, TX, 3.56, $52 8 â&#x20AC;˘ JULY 2010

3rd Go Round 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 2.88, $298; 2. Kolton Vaughan, Bossier City, LA, 3.26, $247; 3. Justin Smith, Evans, LA, 3.28, $196; 4. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 3.30, $144; 5. Jay Terrell, Magnolia, TX, 3.34, $93; 6. Ty Iselt, Lincoln, TX, 3.60, $52 4th Go Round 1. Jay Terrell, Magnolia, TX, 3. 11, $298; 2. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 3.33, $247; 3. Ryan Sutton, Bismark, AR, 3.63, $196; 4. Hagan Houck, Byers, TX, 3.80, $144; 5. Bryton Edmondson, Henyretta, OK, 3.98, $93; 6. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 4.03, $52 Average 1. Cooper Lee, Quitman, AR, 14.37, $597; 2. Ryan Sutton, Bismark, AR, 15.52, $494; 3. Hagan Houck, Byers, TX, 16.35, $391; 4. Logan Cook, Alto, TX, 17.01, $288; 5. Bryton Edmondson, Henryetta, OK, 18.21, $185; 6. Quade Hiatt, Canyon, TX, 18.51, $105

13-15 Breakaway 88 entries 1st Go Round 1. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 2.88, $382; 2. Tanner Irish, New Waverly, TX, 2.95, $316; 3. Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA, 3.11, $250; 4. King Pickett, Terry, MS, 3.17, $184; 5. Ryan Rule, Blue Ridge, TX, 3.23, $94; 6. Bailey Thurston, El Reno, OK, 3.23, $94 2nd Go Round 1. Ryder Gann, Tahlequah, OK, 2.82, $382; 2. Tyler Milligan, Pawhuska, OK, 2.85, $316; 3. Keaton Denio, Cameron, TX, 2.98, $250; 4. Reid Weber, Waukomis, OK, 3.05, $184; 5. Mason Carter, Checotah, OK, 3.09, $118; 6. King Pickett, Terry, MS, 3.16, $70 3rd Go Round 1. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 2.45, $382; 2. Reid Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 2.59, $316; 3. Quinton Inman, Ketchum, OK, 3.01, $250; 4. Brody Braden, Horatio, AR, 3.06, $184; 5. Sierra Shoulders, Jennings, OK, 3.14, $94; 6. Whitney DeSalvo, Springfield, AR, 3.14, $94

12 & Under Tiedown 68 entries 1st Go Round 1. Hondo Harris, Agua Dulce, TX, 14.73, $197; 2. Kolton Vaughan, Bossier City, LA, 15.53, $163; 3. Hagan Houck, Byers, TX, 15.76, $129; 4. Zack Jongbloed, Iowa, LA, 16.60, $95; 5. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 16.75, $61; 6. Trevor Ludkte, Athens, TX, 17.51, $35

4th Go Round 1. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 2.29, $382; 2. Aaron Calloway, Dublin, TX, 2.74, $316; 3. Emily Engelmann, Caldwell, TX, 2.85, $250; 4. Quinton Inman, Ketchum, OK, 2.89, $184; 5. Ty Cochran, McAlester, OK, 2.93, $118; 6. Rebecca Dupont, Bell City, LA, 3.09, $70

2nd Go Round 1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 13.00, $197;

Average 1. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 12.83, $765;

2. Quinton Inman, Ketchum OK, 13.61, $567; 3. Aaron Calloway, Dublin, TX, 13.61, $567; 4. Rebecca Dupont, Bell City, LA, 14.31, $369; 5. Trenton Smith, Big Foot, TX, 14.63, $237; 6. Ty Cochran, McAlester, OK, 14.75, $135 13-15 Tiedown Roping 91 entries 1st Go Round 1. Aaron Calloway, Dublin, TX, 9.08, $396; 2. Cade Goodman, Waelder, TX, 9.66, $328; 3. Tyson Arledge, Milano, TX, 10.35, $259; 4. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 10.74, $191; 5. Luke Madsen, Marshalltown, IA, 10.82, $123; 6. Case Jones, Gatesville, TX, 10.91, $68 2nd Go Round 1. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX, 8.98, $396; 2. Mason Bowen, Troup, TX, 9.91, $328; 3. Brody Braden, Horatio, AR, 10.44, $259; 4. Trey Johnson, Humbolt, KS, 10.78, $191; 5. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 10.84, $123; 6. Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly, TX, 11.20, $68 3rd Go Round 1. Colby Jenkins, Call, TX, 9.53, $396; 2. Cole Caughern, McAlester, OK, 9.72, $328; 3. Tyson Arledge, Milano, TX, 10.21, $259; 4. Chris McCuistion, Collinsville, TX, 10.57, $191; 5. Jaylyin Minor, Navasota, TX, 10.72, $123; 6. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS, 10.74, $68 4th Go Round 1. Mason Bowen, Troup, TX, 10.96, $396; 2. Ryan Rule, Blue Ridge, TX, 11.20, $328; 3. Dylan Gordon, Comanche, OK, 11.53, $259; 4. Colby Jenkins, Call, TX, 11.60, $191;

5. Reid Zapalac, Smithville, TX, 11.67, $123; 6. Tanner Stec, Bassett, NE, 11.73, $68 Average 1. Colby Jenkins, Call, TX, 44.66, $792; 2. Mason Bowen, Troup, TX, 45.16, $655; 3. Case Jones, Gatesville, TX, 47.49, $519; 4. Trey Johnson, Humbolt, KS, 52.73, $382; 5. Ryan Rule, Blue Ridge, TX, 54.91, $246; 6. Dylan Gordon, Comanche, OK, 55.61, $136 19 & Under Girls Breakaway 133 entries 1st Go Round 1. Kaity Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 2.72, $694; 2. Harley Thomas, Hemphill, TX, 3.01, $575; 3. Sierra Shoulders, Jennings, OK, 3.04, $455; 4. Robi Jo Inman, Ketchum, OK, 3.05, $335; 5. Sierra Motley, Van Alstyne, TX, 3.12, $215; 6. Samantha Little, Hackberry, LA, 3.13, $120 2nd Go Round 1. Paige Plush, Merryville, LA, 2.91, $694; 2. Kaitlynn Frey, Opelousas, LA, 2.97, $575; 3. Lucinda Fletcher, Knoxville,TN, 2.99, $455; 4. Taylor Jacob, Carmine, TX, 3.02, $335; 5. Callie Hewett, Branch, AR, 3.13, $215; 6. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 3.23, $120 3rd Go Round 1. TiAda Gray, Lovington, NM 2.80, $694; 2. Lakeyn Thomas, Grand Lake, LA, 2.85, $575; 3. Nicole Espenson, Hart, TX, 3.00, $395; 4. Katey Anthony, Jal, NM, 3.00, $395; 5. Natalie Fletcher, Knoxville, TN, 3.01, $215; 6. Kirbie Crouse, Gallatin, MO, 3.03, $120

4th Go Round 1. Kaity Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 3.43, $694; 2. Taylor Jacob, Carmine, TX, 3.52, $575; 3. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 3.91, $455; 4. Abby Miller, Lake Charles, LA, 3.92, $335; 5. Darbi Montie, Bell City, LA, 4.03, $215; 6. Callie Hewett, Branch, AR, 4.07, $120 Average 1. Kaity Beaty, Ponca City, OK, 12.68, $1,466; 2. Callie Hewett, Branch, AR, 13.85, $1,213; 3. Taylor Jacob, Carmine, TX, 14.03, $960; 4. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 14.56, $581; 5. Abby Miller, Lake Charles, LA, 14.56, $581; 6. Renee Hays, Bristow, OK, 15.49, $253 16-19 Boys Tiedown Roping 142 entries 1st Go Round 1. Reese Riemer, Stinnett, TX, 8.54, $1,030; 2. Clint Nyegaard, Cuero, TX, 8.81, $852; 3. Regan Holcomb, Montgomery, TX, 8.91, $674; 4. Jesse Clark, Portales, NM, 8.99, $497; 5. Will Howell, Stillwater, OK, 9.65, $319; 6. Blake Ash, Aurora, MO, 9.92, $178 2nd Go Round 1. Heath Thomas, Hemphill, TX, 8.81, $1,030; 2. Tylen Layton, Copan, OK, 8.82, $852; 3. Colby Walkoviak, Anderson, TX, 8.84, $674; 4. Cody Goodman, Waelder, TX, 8.85, $497; 5. Heath Kocurek, Sealy, TX, 9.02, $319; 6. J.C. King, Bentonville, AR, 9.22, $178 3rd Go Round 1. Wes Wyrick, Tomball, TX, 8.68, $1,030; 2. Bryson Sechrist, Apache, OK, 8.76, $852; 3. Tristan Mahoney, Florence, AZ, 8.82, $674; 4. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, TX, 9.03, $497; 5. Trace Porter, Leesville, LA 9.28, $319; 4th Go Round 1. Cody Lawrence, Pleasanton, TX, 8.79, $1,030; 2. Landyn Duncan, Foster, OK, 8.92, $852; 3. Justin Parke, Gooding, ID, 9.19, $674; 4. Justus Whitcher, Athens, TX, 9.52, $497; 5. Heath Kocurek, Sealy, TX, 9.59, $319; 6. Colby Walkoviak, Anderson, TX, 11.20, $178 Average 1. Justin Parke, Gooding, ID, 39.58, $2,060; 2. Cody Lawrence, Pleasanton, TX, 41.28, $1,705; 3. Heath Kocurek, Sealy, TX, 41.81, $1,350; 4. Landyn Duncan, Foster, OK, 41.91, $995; 5. Colby Walkoviak, Anderson, TX, 42.44, $635; 6. Cody McCartney, Ottawa Lake, MI, 42.90, $355

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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. Gene Hood 3. Don Mullins 4. Kenneth Black 5. Mickey Nelson 6. John Boedeker 7. Charley Rogers 8. Cleo Hearn 9. Eddie Armstrong 10. Rody Ballard 11. Bob Haygood 12. Doug Hammer 13. Greg Modesette 14. Austin Elliott 15. De’andre Jackson 16. Darrell Stone 17. Rex Sandifer 18. Johnnie Mellman 19. Krista Johnson 20. B.J. Huff 21. Dale Carroll 22. Earl Howell 23. Heath Lenderman 24. Jimmy Youngblood 25. Bud Clemons 0 1. Doug Hough 2. William Renfro 3. Dalton Dewinne 4. Darryl Blackwell 5. Rex Bland 6. Tom O’Neal 7. Galvin Rita 8. Joe Morris 9. Mike S. Green 10. Blake Bryant 11. David Gaston 12. Stephen Perry 13. Kyle Spacek 14. Jed Haby 15. Randy Stone 16. Trey Butler 17. Bobby Fritz 18. Don Mullins

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Pueblo, CO Ruston, LA Arcadia, LA Jacksonville, TX Proctor, TX Enid, OK Hillsboro, AL Lancaster, TX Henderson, TX Combine, TX Hockley, TX Dublin, TX McDade, TX Arp, TX Crossett, AR Stephenville, TX Elgin, TX Hempstead, TX Peyton, CO Cuero, TX Grapevine, TX Brady, TX Dumas, AR Huntsville, TX Kersey, CO

$2,410 $1,855 $1,160 $1,102 $930 $888 $853 $825 $779 $750 $718 $656 $650 $600 $592 $568 $549 $547 $510 $420 $420 $404 $395 $392 $390

Giddings, TX $1,389 Coahoma, TX $1,356 Helotes, TX $1,350 Snyder, TX $1,144 Hawley, TX $905 Choudrant, LA $889 Kiowa, CO $720 Elgin, TX $684 Cedar Creek, TX $678 Hatchechubbee, AL $469 Saint Jo, TX $455 Freeport, TX $424 Giddings, TX $418 Iola, TX $416 Stephenville, TX $411 Natchez, MS $358 Ponder, TX $352 Arcadia, LA $351

19. Butch Myers 20. Steven Mueller 21. Garrett Bukowski 22. Walter Johnson 23. Terry Perkins 24. Rodney Chavez 25. Hershell Neeley #1 1. Glenn Stuckey 2. Don Scanga 3. Eddie Mills 4. Kirk Stowers 5. J.G. Marshall 6. Lonnie Jordan 7. Carl Cox 8. Kirk Dillard 9. Donnie McQueen 10. Mike McLaughlin 11. Tyler Gifford 12. Dan Johnson 13. Doug Johnson 14. Gary Reed 15. Dave Brock 16. Justin Murphy 17. Junior Peek 18. Mark Ivy 19. Shannon Duplantis 20. John Guest 21. Trey Dove 22. Rodney Chavez 23. C.J. Wolf 24. Scooter Scarbrough 25. Dalton Dewinne #2 1. J.G. Marshall 2. Will Harrison 3. Lamarcus Payne 4. Jacob Smith 5. Lex Christie 6. Justin Stuckey 7. Glenn Stuckey 8. Kelly Wampler 9. Junior Peek 10. Ricky Lambert 11. Terrell Ramsey

Athens, TX Cambridge, NE Falcon, CO Spring Branch, TX Wharton, TX Belen, NM Dumas, AR

$345 $320 $320 $318 $283 $280 $273

Kiowa, CO $2,300 Fountain, CO $2,120 Katy, TX $900 Tupelo, OK $751 Elizabeth, CO $740 Hawley, TX $722 Cameron, TX $696 Orange, TX $656 Mansfield, TX $636 Ft. Worth, TX $624 Lenorah, TX $583 Kersey, CO $580 Peyton, CO $480 Lake Charles, LA $456 Springtown, TX $432 Anson, TX $427 Trinidad, CO $420 Mt. Home, TX $385 Mire, LA $358 Brownwood, TX $331 Midland, TX $330 Belen, NM $320 Giddings, TX $318 Florence, MS $312 Helotes, TX $280 Elizabeth, CO Rio Vista, TX Bastrop, LA Abilene, TX Anson, TX Kiowa, CO Kiowa, CO Magnolia, TX Trinidad, CO Wiggins, CO Crystal Springs, MS

$640 $626 $520 $450 $355 $340 $320 $307 $260 $240 $208

12. Stephen Ball 13. John Tibbets 14. Justin Blasingame 15. Shannon Duplantis 16. Crockett Carothers 17. Cole Carpenter 18. Kody Mahaffey 19. Clay Thornton 20. Todd Whatley 21. Cody Brazzel 22. Dalton Dewinne 23. Jerry West 24. Don Scanga 25. Troy Nations #3 1. Darnell Johnson 2. Justin Stuckey 3. Jeremiah Peek Breakaway 1. Allan Johnson 2. Martha Beaver 3. Austin Elliott 4. Kali Parker 5. Shelby Irick 6. Joni Gabriel 7. Taylor Booth 8. Dwayne Pickett, Jr. 9. Bobbi Lynn Bond 10. Jill Collett 11. Amy Lowry 12. Jesse Marshall 13. Bethany Hudspeth 14. Shane Edwards 15. Steven Mueller 16. Kelsey Garcia-Thornton 17. Tierra Gray 18. Kelly O’Neal 19. Bonny Blasingame 20. Amanda Johnson 21. Emily Johnson 22. Allison Danley 23. Jessica Mosher 24. Kimberly Sanchagrin 25. Paige Nevils

Skidmore, TX Rising Star, TX Calhan, CO Mire, LA Stephensville, TX Girard, TX Sweetwater, TX Stephenville, TX Blanket, TX Shreveport, LA Helotes, TX Warren, AR Fountain, CO Jackson, MS

$172 $168 $160 $156 $150 $131 $110 $110 $105 $91 $80 $78 $60 $52

Pueblo, CO Kiowa, CO Pueblo, CO

$200 $120 $80

Calhan, CO Abilene, TX Arp, TX St. Francisville, LA Stephenville, TX Lockhart, TX Winnfield, LA Terry, MS Florence, MS Anson, TX Olathe, CO Kersey, CO Jena, LA Palmetto, LA Cambridge, NE Midway, TX Lovington, NM Choudrant, LA Calhan, CO Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux, LA Graham, TX

$600 $570 $463 $266 $231 $216 $215 $214 $190 $190 $180 $180 $142 $142 $120 $116 $114 $110 $105 $102 $88 $76 $60 $40 $40

Florence, MS

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 May 20 through June 20, 2010. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

2010 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

00 Darryl Blackwell Trey Butler Rodney Chavez Dalton Dewinne Robert Kasperski Hershell Neeley Tom O’Neal William Renfro Galvin Rita

Snyder, TX Natchez, MS Belen, NM Helotes, TX Erath, LA Dumas, AR Choudrant, LA Coahoma, TX Kiowa, CO

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Abilene, TX Winnfield, LA Calhan, CO Terry, MS Florence, CO Enid, OK Hockley, TX Ruston, LA IN HOUSE PROOF Bruceville, TX Arcadia, LA Proctor, TX Pueblo, CO

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Did You Know? K Easy Way to Buy Your USCRA Card! - USCRA now has a payout system for the 2010 cards. You can now pay $25 a weekend until you get the $100 membership fee paid off. If you only come one time during the season then that is all you pay, and you can start over the next season. You have to have your membership card purchased in full by August 1st to be eligible for the Finals. K Format – Enter Twice! - 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 Saddle Roping - At the July 2-4, 2010 **Firecracker 5 Header** roping in Stephenville, TX, average winners of the EE, 00, #1, and #2 will receive a Tod Slone saddle. Check listings for details. K USCRA Finals - The dates for the USCRA Finals are September 16-19, 2010 in Stephenville, TX. K Strad Energy Bonus Steer Winner - Glenn Stuckey, from Kiowa, CO, was the $1,000 Strad Energy Bonus winner in Pueblo, CO June 6, 2010.

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 • JULY 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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Martin Saddlery The Official Saddle of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.martinsaddlery.com

Stephenville, Texas Chamber of Commerce The Home of the USCRA Finals P.O. Box 306, Stephenville, TX 76401 800.658.6490 www.stephenvilletexas.org

Rattler Ropes The Official Rope of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy., Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.rattlerrope.com

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2010 USCRA Schedules 2010 Season USCRA Ropings July 2-4, 2010 10-11, 2010 17-18, 2010

Stephenville, TX Pueblo, CO Giddings, TX

17-18, 2010 24-25, 2010 24-25, 2010 August 7-8, 2010 14-15, 2010

July 2-4, 2010 Firecracker 5 header Tod Slone saddles to the average winners of the EE, 00, #1, and #2.

STEPhENViLLE, TEXAS Friday, July 2 EE Roping Rounds 1-3 00 Roping Rounds 1-3

5 for $300 5 for $300

Satuday, July 3 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m.

EE Roping Rounds 4&5 B-Breakaway Roping 00 Rounds 4&5 #1 Roping Rounds 1&2 #2 Roping Rounds 1&2

Pueblo, CO Kiowa, CO

3 for $150 5 for $300 5 for $300

Sunday, July 4 8 a.m.

#1 Roping Rounds 3-5 B-Breakaway Roping 3 for $150 #2 Roping Rounds 3-5 (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.

21-22, 2010 21-22, 2010 28-29, 2010 September 4-5, 2010 4-6, 2010

Canton, MS Lubbock, TX Graham, TX Vernon, TX Giddings, TX

July 17-18, 2010

GiDDiNGS, TX

LCSP Covered Arena

Saturday, July 17 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

Lone Star Arena (Indoor Arena) 9 a.m. 1 p.m.

Lubbock, TX Kiowa, CO Graham, TX

#1 Roping #2 Roping

4 Head for $250 4 Head for $250

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.

PUEBLO, COLORADO Saturday, July 10

1 p.m. 1 p.m.

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

Sunday, July 11 EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125 Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100 00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100 #3 Roping 3/short for $160 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756 GPS Directions: 18550 Midway Ranch Road Pueblo, CO 81008 Driving Directions: On I-25, 19 miles north of Pueblo (exit 119 – Midway). Take west frontage road north to arena on west side halfway between Colorado Springs and Pueblo on I-25. For stalls and hookups call 719-382-5601. Plenty of hookups or rent a room in the bunkhouse for $35 per night. EE and Open Handicap: The EE and Open 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.

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July 24-25, 2010

GRAhAm, TEXAS

Young County Indoor Arena

Saturday, July 24 9:30a.m. 11 a.m.

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

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

Sunday, July 25

LUBBOCk, TEXAS

Texas Tech Equestrian Center (Indoor Arena)

Saturday, July 17 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m.

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

EE Roping 3 for $165 Bkwy – B Roping 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.

July 17-18, 2010

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

Sunday, July 18

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

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.

Sunday, July 18 10 a.m.

EE Roping 3 for $165 Bkwy B Roping 3 for $155 11 a.m. 00 Roping 3 for $165 1 p.m. #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: 5712 CR 1500 Lubbock, TX 79407 Driving Directions: Take Brownfield highway heading southwest out of Lubbock. Turn right on Upland Road to the next intersection, turn left on 50th Street. Entrance is on CR 1500. Plenty of stalls and 6 hook-ups. *Trailer Series. Visit www.wncalfroping.com for more info. 9 a.m.

July 10-11, 2010

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.

August 7-8, 2010

PUEBLO, COLORADO

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, August 7 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

July 24-25, 2010

kiOWA, COLORADO

Sundown Arena

Saturday, July 24 1 p.m.

Sunday, July 25 EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125 Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100 00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100 #3 Roping 3/short for $160 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) 10 a.m.

Sunday, August 8 EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125 Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100 00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100 #3 Roping 3/short for $160 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756 GPS Directions: 18550 Midway Ranch Road Pueblo, CO 81008 Driving Directions: On I-25, 19 miles north of Pueblo (exit 119 – Midway). Take west frontage road north to arena on west side halfway between Colorado Springs and Pueblo on I-25. For stalls and hookups call 719-382-5601. Plenty of hookups or rent a room in the bunkhouse for $35 per night. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

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.

August 14-15, 2010

arena is on the right. Plenty of stalls and hookups. For reservations call 601-859-4830. Prizes: Saturday- At the completion of EE roping, all ropers that did not place will run 1 Bonus calf with the fastest time winning $150 prize money, no Entry fee. Saturday continued- Roper’s Plus Roping FormatTop 3 Ropers in Each Division EE, 00, #1, and #2 will run 1 calf each for $400 prize money. Ropers will rope against the fastest time of their division that day. All 12 ropers will rope together, will pay 2 places. No Entry Fee, No Stock Charge. $5 added to entry fees for prizes.

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

Sunday, August 15 EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125 Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100 00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160 #2 Roping 3/short for $160 Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100 #3 Roping 3/short for $160 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756 GPS Directions: 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.

August 21-22 2010

LUBBOCK, TEXAS

Texas Tech Equestrian Center (Indoor Arena)

Saturday, August 21 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m.

10 a.m.

August 21-22, 2010

CANTON, MISSISSIPPI

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

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

Sunday, August 22 EE Roping 3 for $165 Bkwy B Roping 3 for $155 11 a.m. 00 Roping 3 for $165 1 p.m. #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: 5712 CR 1500 Lubbock, TX 79407 Driving Directions: Take Brownfield highway heading southwest out of Lubbock. Turn right on Upland Road to the next intersection, turn left on 50th Street. Entrance is on CR 1500. Plenty of stalls and 6 hook-ups. *Trailer Series. Visit www.wncalfroping.com for more info. 9 a.m.

Canton Multi-Purpose and Equine Center

Saturday, August 21 #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)

Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping Showdown Finals World Championship Finals

9 a.m.

Saturday, August 14

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

Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 16

Sundown Arena 1 p.m.

2010 USCRA NATIONAL CALF ROPING FINALS

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

August 28-29, 2010

GRAHAM, TEXAS

Young County Indoor Arena

Saturday, August 28 9:30a.m. 11 a.m.

Sunday, August 22 #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 (2X): May enter two times. Driving Directions: From Jackson MS, on I-55 travel north for 20 miles to exit 118 and then take exit 118B – Nissan Parkway West, first right go 100 yards, 10 a.m.

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

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

Sunday, August 29 EE Roping 3 for $165 Bkwy – B Roping 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.

Arena 1 00 Semi-Finals and 00 World Finals (rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by round 1 of the World Finals, round 2 & short go of the Semi’s then round 2 of World Finals. 9:30 a.m. Arena 2 EE Semi-Finals and EE World Finals (rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by round 1 of the World Finals, round 2 & short go of the Semi’s then round 2 of World Finals. Hard 8 Pit BBQ Appreciation Party – open to 6 PM all ropers and their family & friends. Free beer & margaritas.

Friday, September 17, 2010 9 a.m. 12 PM 3 PM

Arena 1 EE Showdown Finals (1st round) & EE World Finals (3rd round)Followed by EE Showdown Finals (2nd round) Arena 2 00 Showdown Finals (1st round) & 00 World Finals (3rd round) Followed by 00 Showdown Finals (2nd round) Arena 1 EE Showdown Finals (3rd round & short go) Followed by 00 Showdown Finals (3rd round & short go)

Saturday, September 18, 2010 9 a.m.

Arena 1 #1 Semi-Finals and #1 World Finals (rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by round 1 of the World Finals, round 2 & short go of the Semi’s then round 2 of World Finals 9:30 a.m. Arena 2 #2 Semi-Finals and #2 World Finals (rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by round 1 of the World Finals, round 2 & short go of the Semi’s then round 2 of World Finals 1 p.m. Arena 2 Rattler Kids Dummy Roping Breakaway-B Semi-Finals and Breakaway-B World Finals (rounds 1 & 2) - These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the SemiFinals followed by round 1 of the World Finals, round 2 & short go of the Semi’s then round 2 of World Finals

Sunday, September 19, 2010 8 a.m. 9 a.m.

9:30a.m.

11 a.m. 1 PM

Arena 1 Church Service Arena 1 #1 Showdown Finals (1st round) & #1 World Finals (3rd round) Followed by #1 Showdown Finals (2nd round) Arena 1 #2 Showdown Finals (1st round) & #2 World Finals (3rd round) followed by #2 Showdown Finals (2nd round) Arena 1 #1 Showdown Finals (3rd round & short go) Followed by #2 Showdown Finals (3rd round & short go) Followed by BreakawayB Showdown Finals All Rounds and Breakaway-B World Finals (3rd round) Arena 1 Main arena with concession stand and skyboxes. Arena 2 The secondary arena. Located behind the skyboxes.

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Stephenville, Texas September 16-19, 2010 Entries The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping, Showdown Finals and World Championship Finals are all pre-entry events. The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2010 National Finals. Those members who have qualified for the Semi-Finals, Showdown Finals and the first 3 quarters of the World Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July. As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they may up until August 20, 2010. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 9-10, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, he may also call in and enter on September 9-10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

Call-In Entries

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The Lone Star Arena handles all stall and hook-up reservations. Reservations will

Thursday, Sept. 9 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

only be taken during the designated call-in times listed here: Thursday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m to 5 p.m. and Friday, September 10, 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Call the Lone Star

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spend the night at the Lone Star Arena. At the conclusion of the event or after

Fees, Formats & Prizes Semi-Finals: Open to all 2010 members who have competed at one or more USCRA ropings in 2010 season • $210 fee • Two full go-rounds with short-go • Custom buckles to Average winners with additional prizes to placings

Showdown Finals: Winners of Showdown positions are eligible to compete •

11:30 p.m. each day, horses will be stalled at owner’s expense. Check-in time is 1 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.

RV Hook-up Rental: $20/night. Rattler Kids Dummy Roping Saturday, September 18 at 12:00 a.m.

$160 fee • Two full go-rounds • Progressive third round and short-go • Added money to

Age divisions: 5 & Under, 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old.

jackpot • Custom buckles and Martin saddles awarded to Average winners of EE, 00, #1, #2,

Age is as of day of roping. No entry fees.

#3 and Breakaway B ropings • Additional prizes to placings

World Championship Finals: The top money earners from each quarter will

All contestants receive USCRA and Equibrand products.

receive a pre-determined prize that will be awarded at the Finals. The World Championship Finals will consist of the top 10 money earners from each quarter for a total of 40 ropers per division • $150 fee • Three full go-rounds • Added money to jackpot • Custom buckles to Average winners of the EE, 00, #1, #2, #3 and Breakaway-B ropings

Dress Code Due to photographic and sponsorship endorsements, Western attire is required of all participants in Finals events. Long-sleeved shirts, boots and hat are required in the arena. Girls do not have to wear a hat.

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CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Lonestar Arena Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping Showdown Finals WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 2010 USCRA NATIONAL CALF ROPING FINALS SCHEDULE Thursday, September 16 9:00 a.m.

Arena 1

00 Semi-Finals and 00 World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals, Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of World Finals.

9:30 a.m.

Arena 2

EE Semi-Finals and EE World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals, Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of World Finals.

Saturday, September 18 9:00 a.m.

#1 Semi-Finals and #1 World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals, Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of World Finals.

9:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Appreciation Party - Open to all ropers and their family & friends. Free beer and margaritas.

1:00 p.m.

Friday, September 17 9:00 a.m.

Arena 1

Arena 2

#2 Semi-Finals and #2 World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals, Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of World Finals.

Hard 8 Pit BBQ

6:00 p.m.

Arena 1

Arena 2

Rattler Kids Dummy Roping

Arena 2

Breakaway-B Semi-Finals & Breakaway-B World Finals (Rounds 1 & 2). These 2 ropings will be run together. Round 1 of the Semi-Finals followed by Round 1 of the World Finals, Round 2 and Short-Go of the Semi-Finals, then Round 2 of the World Finals.

EE Showdown Finals (1st Round) and EE World Finals (3rd Round)

Followed by

Arena 2

EE Showdown Finals (2nd Round)

12 p.m.

Arena 1

00 Showdown Finals (1st Round) and 00 World Finals (3rd Round)

Followed by

Arena 2

00 Showdown Finals (2nd Round)

3:00 p.m.

Arena 1

EE Showdown Finals (3rd Round and Short-Go)

Followed by

Arena 1

00 Showdown Finals (3rd Round and Short-Go)

Sunday, September 19 8:00 a.m.

Arena 1

Church Service

9:00 a.m.

Arena 1

#1 Showdown Finals (1st Round) and #1 World Finals (3rd Round)

Followed by

Arena 2

#1 Showdown Finals (2nd Round)

11:00 a.m.

Arena 1

#2 Showdown Finals (1st Round) and #2 World Finals (3rd Round)

Followed by

Arena 2

#2 Showdown Finals (2nd Round)

1:00 p.m.

Arena 1

#1 Showdown Finals (3rd Round and Short-Go)

Followed by Arena 1 – Main arena with concession stand and skyboxes. Arena 2 – Second arena, located behind the skyboxes.

Arena 1

#2 Showdown Finals (3rd Round and Short-Go)

Followed by

Arena 1

Breakaway B Showdown Finals (All Rounds) & Breakaway B World Finals (3rd Round)

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2010 FINALS ENTRY FORM

2010 FINALS • • • • • • • • •

Make entry fees payable and mail to: USCRA P.O. Box 690 Giddings, TX 78942

Payments must be made with Money Order, Cashiers Check, Personal Check or Credit Card. VISA or MASTERCARD ONLY! All Credit Cards will have a 5% processing fee. All entries must be postmarked by August 20, 2010 to avoid late fees. Entries postmarked after August 20 must include a $10 late fee. Call-in entries will be considered late. Call-in entries will be taken September 9-10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a $10 late fee. Exempt entries (any position earned after Aug. 20) will be taken with call-in entries on September 9-10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will NOT be charged a late fee. Pre entries and exempt entries (any positions earned after Aug. 20) will rope AFTER ALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee. A roper may draw out and receive a full refund up to ONE hour before the roping starts. To draw out call 254-965-7989 A roper must have earned a Showdown or World Finals position to be eligible to enter the Showdown or World Finals.

HPLEASE PRINT CLEARLYH

NAME___________________________________________________________________ ID# ______________________ ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY____________________________________________________________STATE/ZIP __________________________ PHONE NUMBER____________________________________CELL PHONE NUMBER_____________________________________

Breakaway - B Semi-Finals $210 _______ Showdown-Finals $160 _______ World-Finals $150 _______

00 Roping Semi-Finals $210 _______ Showdown-Finals $160 _______ World-Finals $150 _______

EE Roping Semi-Finals $210 _______ Showdown-Finals $160 _______ World-Finals $150 _______

#1 Roping Semi-Finals $210 _______ Showdown-Finals $160 _______ World-Finals $150 _______

Please fill out the information below for credit card payments - VISA or M/C account number

____-____-____-____ _______________ __________________________________ Exp. Date Card Holder Signature

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USCRA CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS

#2 Roping Semi-Finals $210 _______ Showdown-Finals $160 _______ World-Finals $150 _______ Late Fee ( $10)

$___________

TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $___________

DISCLAIMER: The USCRA reserves the right to re-classify or change classification numbers at any given time. I will not hold USCRA and all those associated with the arena performed in liable for injuries. I understand I am roping at my own risk. Photographs taken at USCRA events may be used for advertising and promotional purposes. Please sign here: __________________________________________________________________________

ENTRY OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: ______________ Date Entered: ______________ PAID BY: Check # __________ Cashier’s Ck or M/O __________ Credit Card __________

Brazile Pulls Off Double Win In Return To Competition At 50th Daines Ranch Rodeo Courtesy of PRCA

revor Brazile’s return to competition went just fine – even if it did come a little earlier than planned. He won the tie-down roping and paired with Patrick Smith to win the team roping at the 50th Annual Daines Ranch Rodeo in Innisfail, Alberta, over the June 16-20 weekend, earning $10,180. He did all of this after trying to doctor release out of the rodeo because his injured elbow still hasn’t healed to his satisfaction and with virtually no practice in the five weeks since his last rodeo appearance. “If I’d started another doctor release, I wouldn’t be able to compete for 10 days, and I’d miss all the Fourth of July rodeos. My doctor actually told me to take another 4-6 weeks at home, but the pain’s no worse than it was, and it’s rodeo time.” The big payday at Daines Ranch lifted Brazile’s season earnings total to $120,454, keeping him more than $56,000 ahead of second-place Ryan Jarrett as he bids to win his record-breaking eighth all-around world championship. Brazile is also first in the tie-down roping world standings, sixth in steer roping and sixth among team roping headers.

Like Son, Like Father! Glen Stuckey followed in his son’s footsteps by winning the Strad $1,000 Bonus this month as his son did in February. Players from Texas, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Colorado all competed for the prize.

Saturday, June 5 Average #EE Billy Hoover 36.23/3 Bonus +8.53 #00 Galvin Rita 61.20/3 Bonus +4.10 #1 Dalton Dewinne 67.74/4 Bonus +0.80

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Sunday, June 6 Average #EE Edsel Rhodes 40.54/3 Bonus +1.68 #00 Rodney Chavez 23.35/2 Bonus +0.07 #1 Glen Stuckey 43.94/3 Bonus -0.75 #2 J.G. Marshall 44.84/3 Bonus NT

Doctoring. . . Gathering. . . Mortality Loss. . . Feeding!!!

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2010 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships Results Timed Events Seniors Average Winners 8 head 1. Clayton Shaw, Alvord, TX, 72.60, $4,000, Saddle; 2. Kaleb Driggers, Albany, Ga., 76.42, $2,500, Buckle; 3. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 80.40, $1,400, Saddle Pad; 4. Tyler Wojcieckowski, Tarpley TX, 91.47, $1,000, Halter; 4. Sterling Wallace, Justin, TX, 101.51, $500, Rope Bag; 5. Calvin Brevik, Stephenville, TX., 110.35, $0, NRS Gift Certificate

Benjamin Cox of Hot Springs, AR won the Junior Average Championship, earning $3,000 in cash and a championship trophy saddle

he 2010 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships was held on May 22 - 23, 2010 at the National Ropers Supply Arena in Decatur, Texas. This year’s event was an even a bigger success than the 2009, 2008 and 2007 events. Each division had the following number of contestants: Seniors (17 to 21) 33 Contestants Juniors (16 and under) 18 Contestants Girls Breakaway (21 and under) 23 Contestants Each Timed Event Contestant competed in: 2 Team Roping Head Runs, 2 Team Roping Heel Runs, 2 Steer Chute Dogging Runs and 2 Tie Down Calf Runs. 20 • JULY 2010

Girls Breakaway Contestants competed in: 2 Calf Breakaway Runs and a Top 10 Short Go Total Runs and Payout There was a total of 464 runs and the total cash payout for the event was $28,250 which is $5,500 more than the 2009 event. Prize line included: Timed Events 1st – Saddle 2nd – Buckle 3rd – Saddle Pad 4th – Leather Halter 5th – Rope Bag 6th – NRS Gift Certificate Breakaway 1st – Buckle 2nd – Custom Rope Can 3rd – Leather Halter 4th – Saddle Pad

Juniors Average Winners 8 head 1. Benjamin Cox, Hot Springs, AR, 72.63, $3,000, Saddle; 2. Forest Fisher, Navasota TX, 103.33, $1,900, Buckle; 3. Tylen Layton, Copan, Ok, 107.57, $1,000, Sdl Pad; 4. Tylo Lyon, Perrin, TX, 128.59, $750, Halter; 5. Blaine Cox, Thorndale, TX, 144.03, $350, Rope Bag Girls Breakaway 3 head 1. Taylor Jacob, Camine, TX., 12.80, $2,000, Buckle; 2. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 17.98, $1,500, Rope Can; 3. Ashley Goforth, Azle, TX, 18.15, $900, Halter; 4. Micah Fox, Poolville, TX, 18.17, $550, Saddle Pad Go Round Results Seniors Team Roping Heading 1. Travis Whitlow, Queen Creek, Az., 4.77, $300; 2. Rowdy Hafercamp, Cuero, TX, 5.38, $150 Team Roping Heeling 1. Rudy Danley, weatherford, TX., 4.44, $300; 2. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX., 5.52, $150

Steer Chute Dogging 1. Tyler Whitlow, Queen Creek, Az., 2.47, $300; 2. Billy Bob Brown, Carbon, TX., 2.61, $150 Tie Down Calves 1. Tristan Mahoney, Florence, Az., 8.18, $300; 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX, 8.79, $150 Juniors Team Roping Heading 1. Blaine Cox, Thorndale, TX., 5.73,, $250; 2. Weston Imhoff, Plantersville, TX., 6.70, $125 Team Roping Heeling 1. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX., 6.16, $250; 2. Spur Valdez, Dimmett, TX., 6.23, $125 Steer Chute Dogging 1. Benjamin Cox, Hot Springs, AR, 2.64, $250; 2. Spur Valdez, Dimmett, TX., 2.70, $125 Tie Down Calves 1. Marty Yates, Stephenville, TX., 9.41, $250; 2. Benamin Cox, Hot Springs, AR, 9.67seconds, $125.00

Forrest Fisher from Navasota, TX was the Reserve Junior Average Champion, earning $1,900 and a trophy buckle

Girls Breakaway First Round 1. Tierra Gray, Lovington, NM, 2.81, $200; 2. Calie Turley, Jacksboro, TX., 2.88, $100 Second Round 1. Katie Wojcieckowski, Tarpley, TX., 2.17, $200; 2. Ashley Goforth, azle, TX., 2.50, $100 All proceeds from the Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships go to the Carter Tarrant Robertson Charitable Foundation which has awarded $14,000 in scholarships for 2010, $12,500 for 2009, $8,750 in 2008, and $5,000 in 2007. Carter’s family and friends appreciate everyone’s help and participation in this year’s event and look forward to the 2011 Carter Robertson Memorial Junior Timed Events Championships being even bigger and better.

Reserve Senior Average Champion, Kaleb Driggers from Albany, GA took home $2,500 in cash and a trophy buckle

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Thanks, Dave, Jennifer, Austin, Randall, and Cooper Robertson

Seniors Average Winner, Clayton Shaw from Alvord, TX finished with an 8-head average time of 72.60 seconds and won $4,000 in cash and a championship trophy saddle

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Deven Riggins of Weatherford, TX earned the Reserve Average Champion Girls Breakaway winning $1,500 and a rope can

From the Archives

Slaying Our Giants

here’s no doubt in my mind that my father would have been a world champion calf roper if he had chosen to make a career in rodeo. I have a picture of him from the National Finals Rodeo in Dallas where he was getting off on the right side and holding his slack. Obviously he was way ahead of his time. The most rodeos he made in any one year was thirty-eight, and that’s back when most people went to all they could get to. There were two things that kept him from being all that he could be as a roper or from winning world titles.

First, he never spent any amount of money for a horse and always made his own. There’s nothing wrong with that and I respect him for that. Secondly, he had a family with five kids and did not want to leave us. He always had one or two jobs at home and just went to a few rodeos. He stayed home for his family. My dad has no regrets whatsoever and knows he made the right choice. As one of his five kids, I know I’m grateful. Having my dad there while I was growing up and learning had a huge impact on the man and roper I am today. Knowing this, I’ve taken those two things on in my own life as giants to slay. I focus on those two things and will do whatever it takes. I’ll never let money keep me from buying the right horse, even if I have to borrow it. As for the other, I don’t want to be away from

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Down the Line continued my family any more than my father did. To be the husband and father I want to be, I need to have my family with me. As much as I love what I do, it will never be as important as or deprive me of my family. Therefore, we travel in a ‘Toter Home’ which is basically like a NASCAR tour bus with living quarters. To excel at anything requires sacrifice of some kind. In the last year, by working with a trainer, I’ve radically improved my strength and agility, none of which came without sacrifice. Whether it’s giving up some of my favorite food or the hundred plus sit-ups I do every day, it’s worth it for the improvement it’s made in me and my roping. In the end, I won’t define my career by world titles, NFR qualifications, or money won. I will judge myself by asking if I did everything possible to be the very best I could be. To really evaluate my career, everything has to be taken in perspective including the adversities, wins, and losses. That’s what I use to evaluate myself and not P/U by Wcomparing myself CH VSA IN HOUSE to PROOF others. I will have to know, without a doubt that I left nothing to chance and no stone unturned. If you have giants you need to slay, go after them with whatever you have. Even if it’s only a slingshot. See you down the line and God bless.

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A man who has friends must himself be friendly... Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV)

y son had a roping horse named Buster. This horse really wanted to be your friend. However, when Buster was in his formative years he had several traumatic things happen to him. He was born and raised in Colorado and CRX’D as a young horse his owner took him elk hunting. During this hunt, his owner used Buster to pack a large bull elk off the mountain. Buster got spooked and ran off to the camp with this huge bull elk strapped on him. After that, in the next few months, on two separate occasions bulls got him down in the sale barn. Needless to say, Buster had a very traumatic childhood and as much as he wanted to be your friend he had trouble being friendly with strangers, and occasionally even with family members. We learned to overlook many of Busters’ faults because he really was a good horse. Many times in our personal life we automatically shut out certain individuals that we form an opinion about in thirty seconds. Forming an opinion so quickly causes us to miss some of the greatest gifts in life; the relationships God blesses us with. You may have been burned on occasion, or have been done wrong (like Buster) and had a troubled childhood. I would like to encourage you to ask for God’s help to get you past the pain and keep your attitude towards others friendly. Not everyone still waves when you pass them on the road but it doesn’t mean that they are not friendly. Not everyone appears friendly because they may have a little “Buster” in them. So remember to give them a chance and show them how to be friendly, by being friendly no matter how different they may be from you. Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva Street Montgomery, TX 77356 Church Service Times: Sundays – 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Mondays – 7:00 p.m.

by Ryan Davis

Hot Summer Action

et Ready – Set – Go! Summer time is here and for calf ropers, that means the fun has started and if you haven’t been to a rodeo, jackpot or USCRA event yet – you are missing out. From PRCA caliber ropers to those just starting out in the sport, it is hitting its high for 2010 and some of the best events of the year are just around the corner. Jr. calf ropers have to be counting the days before this years 26th annual Roy Cooper World Championship event that will be hosted at the brand new Circle T Arena in Denton, Texas. With the great turnout of the recent Barry Burk Jr. event as well as the Carter Robertson event that wrapped up at the end of May, things look good for

Jr. competitors who are planning to attend this year’s Roy Cooper event. For ropers who have grown out of the Jr. divisions, the USCRA has set the stage for another great event over the 4th of July holiday. The Firecracker 5-Header will be hosted at the Lonestar Arena in Stephenville, Texas and will no doubt be a hit among ropers of every caliber. Not only is there a great format, but the early summer event pays like a slot machine and Tod Slone saddles will be up for grabs to the Average winners of the EE, 00, #1 and #2 ropers of the weekend. These are only a few examples of the great events that are on the calf roping schedule for the next month. I believe ropers really enjoy these types of events. The bigger money, larger prizes and added excitement of these events make competitors rise to the occasion and craft a

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whole new attitude in the sport. That is what makes summertime so great for calf ropers. It would be awesome to see more of these type of events hosted throughout the entire year. I know the jackpot events are important, and create a practice area, or a beginning place for ropers, but if a large event was within driving distance every other month or at least every quarter, I bet ropers would jump on the chance to compete in these bigger and more exciting events. I believe the sport is ready for this step forward. Larger events, different formats, more prizes and more excitement will generate more ropers and more events in the long run – I guarantee it. The sport of calf roping is thriving and making a move to grow events and attract more competitors is vital to future of the sport.

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