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FEATURE STORY

6 Junior World Champions Crowned!

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Hot – Hot – Hot, USCRA July 4th

DEPARTMENTS 9 USCRA World Standings

22 Down the Line with Stran Smith

11 In The Books

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12 USCRA Insider

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14 2010 USCRA Schedule

ON THE COVER: Reese Reimer, Winner of the Roy Cooper’s 26th Annual World Championship Jr. Calf Roping!

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LETTER

from the USCRA Director Lanham Mangold

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ven though the 2010 season is not over, the month of August starts all the buzz for the 2011 season. In fact, when you purchase a USCRA card after August 1, you are buying a 2011card with the benefit of the chance to go the 2010 USCRA Finals, a “Two for One” kind of deal. Naturally, if you buy a 2011 card you want to know what to expect for the 2011 season.

The 2011 USCRA season is going to be a season full of excitement and changes. There are some great ropings already signed on like the Roland Reid Memorial at the Stockyards in Ft. Worth, the Spring Classic giving away Barnes saddles in all divisions, the Mo Betta held in Apache, Oklahoma, and the W.E.B Memorial, to name a few. The USCRA is very excited to have these great ropings on the calendar for the 2011 season.

For the 2011 season, the USCRA wants to go back to having a few big ropings instead of a bunch of small ropings. As it looks right now, there will be 12 ropings, with 11 of these already scheduled. There will be some special events held with some of the more successful ropings, to be announced at a later date. The plan is to try and have more four- and five-head ropings.

There are even plans to have an eight-header at the Calf Ropers Reunion in Bryan, Texas. The dates of these ropings have been coordinated with other big ropings, so that nobody has to miss any big ropings, whether it be a USCRA event, Joe’s Boot Shop roping, the Bubblegum Roping, or Barry Burk’s Jr. Roping. The USCRA is excited about it and hopes that the ropers are also.

More changes and details will come out in next month’s magazine,

but I will leave you with a few of the changes. As far as the number system goes, the EE, 00, #1 and #2 will stay the same; however, there will no longer be a #3 or BBreakaway. The USCRA will be bringing back the Open Tiedown and the Open Breakaway. The #3’s will be grouped with the open and the breakaway ropers will all be grouped into one division. The open breakaway will also become a women’s only event.

There will be no “World Finals” for the 2011 Season. The SemiFinals and the Showdown Finals will still be the showcase at the end of the season with a few minor changes.

The 2011 season is looking to be one of the most exciting seasons in the 16-year history of the USCRA. However, we want to invite all calf ropers to not miss out on the 2010 Finals because after all, it is still the “Largest Calf Roping in the World.”

All you have to do is come to the Labor Day weekend roping in Giddings, Texas and you are eligible for the 2010 and 2011 Finals.

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Junior World Champions Crowned!

13-15 Tie-Down Saddle, Average Winner - Luke Madsen

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or the past 25 years jr. calf roping and breakaway roping competitors always look forward to one event. That event – the Roy Cooper Jr. World Championship Calf Roping. This year’s 26th Annual event was once again the highlight of the season for many of this country’s toughest young competitors who came out to see who is the best of the best and who will walk away with this year’s titles.

The future superstars of the sport were present, shaking out loops, and making lightning fast runs to bid for their shot at the tremendous payout at the new North Texas Premier Equine Facility, Diamond T Arena in Denton, Texas. Roy Cooper’s World Championship Jr. Calf Roping is designed specifically for juniors and featured six different divisions of competition in this once-a-year event.

The events included 12 & Under - Boys & Girls Breakaway, 12 & Under - Tie Down Roping, 13 to 15 - Girls Breakaway, 13 to 15 - Boys Tie Down Roping, 19 & Under - Girls Breakaway and the World Champion Jr. Calf Roping.

The July 8-10 event not only hosted tons of talent inside the arena, but the flair of the event edged over

19 and Under Tie-Down Cactus Saddle, Average Winner - Reese Reimer

the fences to where the event producer, eight-time PRCA world champion and namesake of the event, Superlooper Roy Cooper was there to cheer on each contestant and witness the next heap of great talent in the sport.

Each day started at 9 a.m. and consisted of both calf roping and breakaway action in five divisions that included three full go rounds and a top 10 short round that would eventually determine the champions on a total of 4-head of cattle. The big event of the weekend was the 19 and Under World Championship Jr. Calf Roping that played out on Saturday. This roping consisted of a 3-head roping with the top 16 back to Elimination Rounds where the two slowest ropers were eliminated in each round. The roping was nothing short of great and the end result gave title to the 2010 Roy Cooper’s World Championship Jr. Calf Roper - Reese Reimer!

Reimer mounted the stage where many great calf ropers have stood and many more will stand in the

13-15 Breakaway Saddle Average Winner Sara Morgan

26th Annual Roy Cooper’s World Championship Junior Calf Roping July 8-10, 2010 12 and Under Breakaway 1st Go 1. Kelton Tynes, 2.56; 2. Logan Cook, 2.63; 3. Westyn Hughes, 2.66; 4. Dakota Felton, 2.66 2nd Go 1. Sy Felton, 2.3; 2. Austin Atkinson, 2.48; 3. Clint Kelley, 2.69; 4. Ty Harris, 2.77; 5. Reno Muggli, 2.77 3rd Go 1. Jay Terrell, 2.16; 2. Carter Gurrola, 2.21; 3. Zack Jongbloed, 2.5; 4. Clint Kelley, 2.54 Short Go 1. Logan Cook, 2.1; 2. Ty Harris, 2.59; 3. Katie Stewart, 2.74; 4. Reno Muggli, 3.22 Average 1. Ty Harris, 0; 2. Logan Cook, 0; 3. Joe Collin Clark, 0; 4.

Reno Muggli, 0; 5. Brett Stuart, 14.67; 6. Clint Kelley, 108.7 13-15 Breakaway 1st Go 1. Samantha Little, 2.48; 2. Elise Guillory, 2.57; 3. Brandi Hollenbeck, 2.61; 4. Baili Collins, 3.09

2nd Go 1. Whitney Thurmond, 2.57; 2. Kelsey Graf, 2.65; 3. Elise Guillory, 2.67; 4. Mia Manzanares, 2.86 3rd Go 1. MacKenzie Wickett, 2.33; 2. Sadie Stec, 2.4; 3. Baili Collins, 2.48; 4. Whitney Thurmond, 2.53 Short Go 1. Emily Engelmann, 2.69; 2. Taylor Lagasse, 2.86; 3. Sara Morgan, 2.89; 4. Samantha Chick, 3.25 Average 1. Sara Morgan, 12.25; 2. Emily Engelmann, 13.79; 3. Elise Guillory, 14.2; 4. Taylor Lagasse, 16.31 12 and Under Tie-Down 1st Go 1. Westyn Hughes, 12.20; 2. Trent Turner, 13.18; 3. Clint Kelley, 13.93; 4. Landon Keohn, 17.64 2nd Go 1. Westyn Hughes, 11.28; 2. Dakota Felton, 11.49; 3. Ty Harris, 12.40; 4. Landon Keohn, 14.11 3rd Go 1. Westyn Hughes, 11.37; 2. Logan Cook, 13.13; 3. Sawyer Spradling, 13.39; 4. Ty Harris, 13.86 Short Go 1. Westyn Hughes, 14.53; 2. Brett Stuart, 15.73; 3. Cooper Mathews, 16.98; 4. Trent Turner, 19.28 Average 1. Westyn Hughes, 49.38; 2. Ty Harris, 66.68; 3. Trent Turner, 68.53; 4. Cooper Mathews, 72.49; 5. Walt Ashley, 85.31 13-15 Tie-Down 1st Go 1. Luke Madsen, 9.37; 2. Christopher Lee, 9.53; 3. Steven Lee, 9.69; 4. Cade Goodman, 9.93; 5. Seth Cooke, 10.35; 6.

Riley Williams, 10.58 2nd Go 1. Mason Bowen, 8.93; 2. Dylan Cosper, 10.4; 3. Layton Myers, 10.51; 4. Bailey

Thurston, 10.61; 5. Riley Meyer, 10.89; 6. John Douch, 10.92 3rd Go 1. Mason Bowen, 8.75; 2. Keaton Denio, 8.88; 3. Luke Madsen, 9.97; 4. Steven Lee, 10.09; 5. Lane Livingston, 10.34; 6. Jake Harris, 10.48 Short Go 1. Seth Cooke , 9.16; 2. Jake Harris, 9.25; 3. John Douch, 9.35; 4. Forrest Fisher, 9.64; 5. Reid Zapalac, 9.83; 6.

Dawson Parker, 10.33 Average 1. Luke Madsen, 41.74; 2. Seth Cooke, 42.71; 3. Cade Goodman, 43.15; 4. John Douch, 43.99; 5. Jake Harris, 44.60; 6. Reid Zapalac, 45.68

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future. Accepting the awards and standing next to one of the best in the business, Roy Cooper, Reimer earned the 2010 title after roping a total of 13 calves smooth and fast.

Those who also joined Cooper and accepted their championship awards included, 12 and Under Breakaway Saddle Average Winner - Ty Harris; 12 and Under Tied Down Saddle Average Winner - Westyn Hughes; 13-15 Tie-Down Saddle Average Winner - Luke Madsen and 19 and Under Breakaway Saddle Average Winner - Taylor Jacob. ✫

19 and Under Breakaway Saddle Average Winner - Taylor Jacob

12 and Under Breakaway Saddle Average Winner Ty Harris LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7

Awards 12 and Under Breakaway Saddle - Average Winner - Ty Harris Rope Can - Youngest Entered - Riley Webb Rope Can - Fastest Calf - Logan Cook Saddle Pad - 1 Out of the Average - Hagen Houck Pair Boots - Fastest Time (Short Go) - Logan Cook Pig Strings - Top 6 in the Average - T. Harris, L. Cook, R. Muggli, K. Stewart, B. Stuart, C. Kelley Fast Back Ropes - Top 3 in Average - T. Harris, L. Cook, R. Muggli 13-15 Breakaway Saddle - Average Winner - Sara Morgan Sticker Rope Can - 1 Out of the Average Ashlee Wilson Leather Rope Can - Fastest Calf Overall MacKenzie Wickett Boots - Fastest Time (Short Go) - Emily Engelmann Saddle Pad - 2 Out of the Average - Samantha Chick

12 and Under Tie Down Saddle Average Winner - Westyn Hughes 19 and Under Breakaway 1st Go 1. Samantha Little, 2.05; 2. Taylor Jacob, 2.34; 3. Lindsey Walters, 2.48; 4. Micah Fox, 2.53; 5. Ellie Anderson, 2.68; 6. Steely Ingham, 2.82 2nd Go 1. Elise Guillory, 2.05; 2. Savannah Sparkman, 2.43; 3.

Whitney DeSalvo, 2.47; 4. Chelsea Wells, 2.60; 5.

Ashley Goforth, 2.63; 6. Lynette Byler, 2.63 3rd Go 1. Chelsea Carson, 2.12; 2. Taylor Jacob, 2.15; 3. Tierra Gray, 2.35; 4. Marlie Mudd, 2.53; 5. Brooke Sully, 2.54; 6. Ceri McCaffery, 2.58 Short Go 1. Paige Plush, 2.42; 2. Kallan Mudd, 2.85; 3. Cassidy Boggs, 2.95; 4. Renee Hays, 2.97; 5. Ceri McCaffery, 3.5; 6. Taylor Jacob, 3.64 Average 1. Taylor Jacob, 2.42; 2. Paige Plush, 2.85; 3. Ceri

Elimination Rounds Top 16 Jeremy Kempker, 0 Clayton Shaw, 0 Ryan Frey, 0 Spur Valdez, 19.15 Ryan Worley, 16.89 Colton Tuberville, 15.2 Silver Burney, 14.14 Wes Wyrick, 13.33 Chase Williams, 13.32 Colby Walkoviak, 12.2 Will Howell, 11.77 Reese Reimer, 11.18 Cody Huber, 11 Brody Stallard, 10.16 Anthony Jordan, 9.41 Cameron Elston, 9.22 Top 14 Anthony Jordan, 0 Cameron Elston, 13.31 Ryan Worley, 13.07

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Cody Huber, 12.72 Spur Valdez, 12.07 Silver Burney, 12 Brody Stallard, 11.49 Will Howell, 11.34 Colton Tuberville, 10.31 Wes Wyrick, 10.15 Chase Williams, 9.5 Reese Reimer, 9.5 Colby Walkoviak, 9.16 Top 12 Ryan Worley, 0 Spur Valdez, 0 Colby Walkoviak, 28.46 Brody Stallard, 27.69 Chase Williams, 19.35 Silver Burney, 14.58 Wes Wyrick, 10.78 Colton Tuberville, 10.61 Cody Huber, 10.24 Will Howell, 9.98 Reese Reimer, 8.79

McCaffery, 2.95; 4. Renee Hays, 2.97; 5. Cassidy Boggs, 3.50; 6. Kallan Mudd, 3.64 19 Under Tie-Down 1st Go 1. Chase Williams, 8.57; 2. Jesse Clark, 9.07; 3. Reese Reimer, 9.08; 4. Tyler Prcin, 9.35; 5. Spur Valdez, 9.35 2nd Go 1. Jesse Clark, 7.57; 2. Westyn Wyrick, 8.29; 3. Paco Akins, 8.41; 4. Clayton Shaw, 8.68; 5. Clint Summers, 8.74 3rd Go 1. Tyler Prcin, 8.36; 2. Blane Cox, 8.38; 3. JD McCuistion, 8.46; 4. Landyn Duncan, 8.5; 5. Anthony Jordan, 8.59 Average 1. Reese Reimer, 8.36; 2. Chase Williams, 8.38; 3.

Colby Walkoviak, 8.46; 4. Westyn Wyrick, 8.5; 5. Spur Valdez, 8.59

Top 10 Cody Huber, 0 Colton Tuberville, 19.01 Reese Reimer, 18.77 Silver Burney, 13.15 Wes Wyrick, 12.5 Brody Stallard, 11.21 Chase Williams, 10.01 Will Howell, 9.96 Colby Walkoviak, 9.4 Top 8 Brody Stallard, 0 Wes Wyrick, 18.67 Will Howell, 13.63 Colby Walkoviak, 10.4 Silver Burney, 10.29 Chase Williams, 9.9 Reese Reimer, 9 Top 6 Will Howell, 21.05 Colby Walkoviak, 9.01 Silver Burney, 9.36

Chase Williams, 9.4 Reese Reimer, 8.8 Top 4 1st Go Silver Burney, 0 Colby Walkoviak, 0 Reese Reimer, 0 Chase Williams, 0 2nd Go Silver Burney, 10.34 Colby Walkoviak, 8.52 Reese Reimer, 8 Top 2 Colby Walkoviak, 11.38 Reese Reimer, 9.09 Champions Top 4 1. Reese Reimer 2. Colby Walkoviak 3. Silvery Burney 4. Chase Williams

12 and Under Tied-Down Saddle - Average Winner - Westyn Hughes Sticker Rope Can - Young Entered - Braden Harris Leather Rope Can - Fasted Calf Overall Westyn Hughes Boots - Fastest Time (Short Go) - Westyn Hughes Saddle Pad - 1 Out of the Average - Brett Stuart Piggin String - Top 6 Average - W. Hughes, T. Harris, T. Turner, C. Mathew, W. Ashley, B. Stuart 13-15 Tie-Down Saddle - Average Winner - Luke Madsen Rockin Rope Can - Fastest Calf - Mason Bowen Smith Bros Rope Can - 1st Go Winner - Luke Madsen Resistol Boots - 2nd Go Winner - Mason Bowen Saddle Pad - 3rd Go Winner - Mason Bowen Sunglasses – Fastest Time (Short Go) - Seth Cooke Piggin Strings - Top 6 in Average - L. Madsen, S. Cooke, C. Goodman, J. Douch, J. Harris, R. Zapalac 19 and Under Breakaway Saddle - Average Winner - Taylor Jacob Willard Rope - 1st GO Winner - Samantha Little Resistol Boots - 2nd Go Winner - Elise Guillory Smith Bros Rope Can - 3rd Go Winner Chelsea Garson Leather Rope Can - Fastest Calf - Elise Guillory, Samantha Little 19 and Under Tie-Down Cactus Saddle - Average Winner - Reese Reimer Montana Silversmith Buckle - Average Winner Reese Reimer Reserve Champion - Resistol Boots - Colby Walkoviak Rope Can - Fastest Calf (3 Head) - Jesse Clark Sunglasses - Fastest Calf (Match) - Reese Reimer Sunglasses - Average Winner - Reese Reimer Willard Ropes - Top 16 Fast Back Ropes - Top 16 Wrangler Jeans - Top 8 Lyle Strings - Top 4 Cowboy Militia Gift Bags - Top 2 - Colby Walkoviak, Reese Reimer

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. Chance Jones 2. Sy Felton 3. Don Mullins 4. Terry Davidson 5. Tanner Patterson 6. Jacob Lewis 7. Mickey Nelson 8. Wyatt Muggli 9. Dakota McDonald 10. Greg Modesette 11. Bud Clemons 12. Doug Hammer 13. Paul Luna 14. Austin Elliott 15. Rody Ballard 16. Tanner Jerrett 17. Royce Hodges 18. Cleo Hearn 19. Brooke Wilson 20. Brent Bennett 21. John Boedeker 22. Darrell Stone 23. Roy Richey 24. Kenneth Black 25. Michael Clarke 0 1. Seth Cooke 2. Lee Reed 3. Kyle Spacek 4. Jackie Moore 5. David Gaston 6. Don Sims 7. Ty Robinson 8. Aubrey Waddle 9. Sid Miller 10. William Renfro 11. Stacey Wilson 12. Steve Ferguson

College Station, TX $1,486 Dublin, TX $1,120 Arcadia, LA $953 Dublin, TX $890 Breckenridge, TX $835 Stephenville, TX $705 Proctor, TX $610 Lane, OK $599 Post, TX $599 McDade, TX $425 Kersey, CO $405 Dublin, TX $387 Sulphur, OK $387 Arp, TX $387 Combine, TX $387 Stephenville, TX $331 Willis, TX $329 Lancaster, TX $329 Las Cruces, NM $329 Hartford, AL $329 Enid, OK $270 Stephenville, TX $250 Cross Plains, TX $250 Jacksonville, TX $212 Huntsville, TX $212 Weatherford, TX Siloam Springs, AR Giddings, TX Mt. Vernon, MO Saint Jo, TX Dublin, TX Frost, TX New Waverly, TX Stephenville, TX Coahoma, TX Conroe, TX Ovalo, TX

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13. Lane Livingston 14. Max Dever-Boaz 15. Doug Hough 16. Andy Davis 17. Rex Bland 18. Pryce Harris 19. Dylan Cosper 20. Coly Hokett 21. Terry Hash 22. Randy Stone 23. Lee Gernentz 24. Ken Hardin 25. Cooper Robertson #1 1. Dave Brock 2. Cory Jordan 3. Kirk Kirkes 4. Tylo Kirkpatrick 5. Randy Hay 6. Ross Kirkes 7. Jackie Moore 8. Rusty Spacek 9. Marlon Bell 10. Clayton Collmorgen 11. Ryan Harper 12. Ross Tucker 13. Danny Stephens 14. Keid Williams 15. Rick Kyle 16. Riley Smith 17. Tim George 18. Lee Reed 19. Randy Cross 20. Billy Morrow 21. Dylan Cosper 22. Rex Johnson 23. Glenn Stuckey 24. Doug Johnson 25. Chase Graf

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$344 $308 $299 $299 $299 $254 $254 $194 $163 $163 $163 $163 $90

Springtown, TX Hawley, TX Carlsbad, NM Crosbyton, TX Lindsay, OK Carlsbad, NM Mt. Vernon, MO Ledbetter, TX Fort Worth, TX Lufkin, TX Bluff Dale, TX Archer City, TX Bay City, TX Lorenzo, TX Fredricksburg, TX O’Donnell, TX Belen, NM Siloam Springs, AR Decatur, TX Hamlin, TX Moody, TX Mansfield, TX Kiowa, CO Peyton, CO Vernon, TX

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#2 1. Shorty Gorham 2. Blane Cox 3. Jamie McDougal 4. Jacob Smith 5. Rod Hardesty 6. Jared Lovett 7. Kyle Hay 8. Chad Boggs 9. Sterling Smith 10. Juan Flores 11. Lee Reed 12. Scott Hodges 13. Todd Danley 14. Rick McLemore 15. Lance Akins 16. Dalton Dewinne 17. Doug Johnson 18. Dustan Dewinne 19. Glenn Stuckey 20. Jim McKinney 21. Seth Mahaffey 22. Jesse Clifton Breakaway – B 1. Hagen Houck 2. Kassidy Jones 3. Jill Collett 4. Ty Heflin Harris 5. Fallon Riley 6. Allison Danley 7. Jesse Marshall 8. Paden Bray 9. Allan Johnson 10. Bonny Blasingame 11. Austin Atkinson 12. Martha Beaver 13. Ky Bray 14. Tanner Green

Cotulla, TX $1,254 Cameron, TX $1,126 Weatherford, TX $698 Abilene, TX $641 Hempstead, TX $399 Giddings, TX $399 Lindsay, OK $399 Cyril, OK $300 Stephenville, TX $299 Iraan, TX $299 Siloam Springs, AR $280 Iowa Park, TX $214 Graham, TX $200 Gracemont, OK $200 Ponder, TX $200 Helotes, TX $200 Peyton, CO $140 Helotes, TX $140 Kiowa, CO $140 Warren, AR $100 Sweetwater, TX $100 Springtown, TX $100 Byers, TX College Station, TX Anson, TX San Angelo, TX Hobbs, NM Graham, TX Kersey, CO Granbury, TX Calhan, CO Calhan, CO Anderson, TX Abilene, TX Stephenville, TX Cotulla, TX

$876 $744 $476 $421 $388 $378 $285 $279 $255 $210 $129 $129 $86 $64

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

2010 PRCA Tie-Down World Standings

#00 Blake Bryant Seth Cooke Max Dever-Boaz Cooper Ratliff Lee Reed Kyle Spacek Bill Stewart Jimmie Wright #1 Trent Bilberry Dave Brock Gary Dean Casey Furgeson

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Did You Know? ✫ **2 Finals for the Price of 1** As of August 1, if you purchase your membership card for the 2011 season you are eligible to rope in the 2010 Finals as well as the 2011 Finals. ✫ The dates for the USCRA Finals are September 16-19, 2010 in Stephenville, TX. Remember you have to pre-enter for the Finals. Please check the ad for dates of pre-entry.

✫ 00 roper Lee Reed, from Siloam Springs, Arkansas was the STRAD Bonus winner in Pueblo, July 10-11. ✫ 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.

✫ Lone Star Arena is taking reservations for stalls and RV hookups online only. Go to www.LoneStarArena.com to make your reservations.

Stalls will be $25 per night, plus $7 bag of shavings.

RV’s will be $25 per night.

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 • AUGUST 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

August 7-8, 2010 14-15, 2010 21-22, 2010 21-22, 2010 28-29, 2010

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

September 4-5, 2010 4-6, 2010 16-19, 2010 USCRA Finals

August 7-8, 2010

August 21-22, 2010

PUEBLO, COLOrADO

CANTON, miSSiSSiPPi

Cactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, August 7 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

August 14-15, 2010

kiOWA, COLOrADO

Sundown Arena

Saturday, August 14 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, 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.

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Stephenville, TX

Canton Multi-Purpose and Equine Center

Saturday, August 21 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Sunday, August 8 **Finals for those who have qualified** EE Roping (will be ran with the open) 3 for $125 10 a.m.

10 a.m.

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.

This is a STRAD Finals, but there will be no $1000 bonus. The $1000 will be added money to the finals.

Non-USCrA: The Open handicap roping does not require a USCRA membership.

Vernon, TX Giddings, TX

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

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

Sunday, 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 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, arena is on the right. Plenty of stalls and hookups.

For reservations call 601-859-4830.

(2X): May enter two times.

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.

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.

August 28-29, 2010

GrAhAm, TEXAS

Young County Indoor Arena

Saturday, August 28 9:30a.m.

11 a.m.

10 a.m.

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.

September 4-5, 2010

VErNON, TEXAS

Wilbarger County Events Center (covered arena)

Saturday, September 4

Saturday, August 21 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.)

9 a.m.

Bkwy Roping EE Roping 00 Roping

4/short for $280 4/short for $280 4/short for $280

Sunday, September 5

LUBBOCk, TEXAS

Texas Tech Equestrian Center (Indoor Arena)

11 a.m.

1 p.m.

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

Sunday, August 29

August 21-22 2010

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

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

9:30a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

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.

#1 Roping 4/short for $280 #2 Roping 4/short for $280 #3 Roping 4/short for $280 (Ropings without start times will run immediately following the previous roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820 GPS Directions: 301 Wilbarger Road Vernon, TX 76384 Driving Directions: Take business 287 and it will lead straight to the arena. Plenty of stalls. RV Park near facility.

Saddle Series: At the end of the series, a saddle will be awarded to the high money winners of the EE, 00, 1, and 2. A Buckle will be awarded to the high money winner of the Breakaway-B. Visit www.wncalfroping.com for more information. *Non-USCrA: The Breakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership.

9 a.m.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

2010 USCRA NATIONAL CALF ROPING FINALS

9 a.m.

Schedule of Events Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping Showdown Finals World Championship Finals

Thursday, September 16 9 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 & 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.

6 PM Hard 8 Pit BBQ Appreciation Party – open to all ropers and their family & friends.

Free beer & margaritas.

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.

11 a.m.

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)

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.

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

Wharton County Fairgrounds Wharton, Texas August 21, 2010 9:00 a.m. SHARP

$5 Gate Donation Roping panel will classify and reclassify ropers

Age for Jr. Roping is age as of September 5, 2010.

Age for Sr. Ropings is the age you will be December 31, 2010.

Buckles to Average Winners of each division.

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.

For more information call 979/542-1239

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Steer Wrestling ............2 for $125 PeeWees (13 & under) Breakaway ..................2 for $50 Tie Down .....................2 for $50 Juniors (14-18) Breakaway ..................2 for $60 Tie Down .....................2 for $60 Kids Dummy Roping ...............$10 6 & Under 7-10 Open Tie Down............2 for $250 Top 10 to Short Go 00 Tie Down....................2 for $100 #1 Tie Down....................2 for $100 #2 Tie Down....................2 for $100 Saddle Shoot Out (00 vs. #1 vs. #2) Proceeds benefit the Calvin Greely, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Youth age as of January 1, 2010 Calves By: Solomon Cattle Company FMI: The Haynes 888-300-5551(evenings) Mrs. Shirley Greely 254/739-3753 (HM)

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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

Stalls & RV

979/542-1239 OR 979/542-2538

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.

be taken online only. Go to www.lonestararena.com to make your reservations.

Stalls will be $25/night, plus $7/bag of shavings.

You must call in and receive a confirmation number. Please do not leave a message on

No unstalled horses will be allowed to spend the night at the Lone Star Arena.

voice mail–you must receive a confirmation number to be entered!

At the conclusion of the event or after 11:30 p.m. each day, horses will be

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

stalled at owner’s expense. Check-in time is 1 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.

RV Hook-up Rental: $25/night.

Rattler Kids Dummy Roping Saturday, September 18 at 12:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

All contestants receive USCRA and Equibrand products.

and Breakaway B ropings • Additional prizes to placings

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

Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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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.

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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 _______

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

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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.

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11th Annual

PONDER CLASSIC CALF ROPING at the MOORE ARENA in PONDER, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 11-12, 2010

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

70+ (age day of roping) TIEDOWN

GIRLS BREAKAWAY ROPING

Start Time: 9 a.m.

Entry Fee: $165 $500 added money Hy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

Start Time: 9 a.m.

Entry Fee: $135 $500 added money Hy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

65+ (age day of roping) TIEDOWN

#3 ROPING

Start Time: Immediately following 70+ Entry Fee: $165 $500 added money Hy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

Start Time: 11 a.m.

Entry Fee: $165 $500 added money Hy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

#00 ROPING

OPEN ROPING

Start Time: 12 noon Entry Fee: $165 $500 added money Hy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

Start Time: 2 p.m.

Entry Fee: $165 $1,000 added money Hy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

#1 ROPING Start Time: 3 p.m.

Entry Fee: $165 $500 added money Hy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

#2 ROPING Start Time: 6 p.m.

Entry Fee: $165 $500 added money Hy O Silver Buckle to Average Winner

Directions: From the intersection of F.M. 2449 and Hwy. 156 go west approximately 1 mile, turn left on Wakefield Road. Moore Arena is 2 miles on the left.

Cattle will be chute run – ALL ROPINGS 2-HEAD WITH A SHORT-GO Cash only – NO CHECKS Books close 30 minutes before start time – Proof of classification required or will be reclassified.

IF RAINED OUT WILL RESCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2010.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE PONDER FFA BOOSTER CLUB Concessions provided by the Ponder FFA Chapter For more information call Gordon Hamm 940.230.0805 • Gary Morris 940.465.0052 Bart Stover 940.479.8347 • Brent Lankford 940.479.8356

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tephenville, Texas came to life over the July 4th weekend when the USCRA hit the LoneStar Arena with the Firecracker 5-header. A total of 269 ropers competed over the weekend for a whole lot of cash and prizes. There were 64 ropers competing for a total of $13,798 in cash in the EE division, while 60 competitors roped off for a $12,945 payout in cash. The #1 division 00 Saddle Winner, Seth Cooke EE Saddle Winner, Don Mullins had 63 ropers competing for $13,607 in cash while 33, from Arcadia, LA #2 ropers went head to head for $7,128 in cash payout. from Weatherford, TX The Breakaway roping had 32 entries on Saturday who sparked a lot of excitement in the sport of calf roping. roped for $3,232 in cash and 17 ropers on Sunday who The USCRA used the event to kick off a new idea for dueled it out for $1,717 in prize money. All in all, there the sport. Bigger events stretched all across the country was a total of $52,427 paid out throughout the that include more money and lots of prizes. Ropers can weekend, in addition to four Tod Slone saddles that keep an eye out for these larger format events heading were awarded to the Average winners of the EE, 00, their way soon. The 2011 season already has 12 events #1, and #2 calf roping divisions. scheduled for ropers to enjoy!

The success of the Firecracker 5-header has no doubt

EE Roping 64 Entries 1st Go 1. Tanner Patterson, Breckenridge, TX, 10.91, $445; 2. Rody Ballard, Combine, TX, 11.8, $387; 3.

Brooke Wilson, Las Cruces, NM, 12.23, $329; 4. John Boedeker, Enid, OK, 12.61, $270; 5. Michael Clarke, Huntsville, TX, 12.91, $212; 6. Dakota Mcdonald, Post, TX, 12.98, $154; 7. Rex Sandifer, Elgin, TX, 13.13, $96; 8. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 14.12, $38 2nd Go 1. Terry Davidson, Dublin, TX, 11.74, $445; 2.

Paul Luna, Sulphur, OK, 12.19, $387; 3. Brent Bennett, Hartford, AL, 12.22, $329; 4. Tanner Patterson, Breckenridge, TX, 12.44, $270; 5. Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 12.47, $212; 6. Kelby Wilson, Crane, MO, 12.67, $154; 7. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 12.7, $96; 8. Darrell Stone, Stephenville, TX, 12.8, $38 3rd Go 1. Chance Jones, College Station, TX, 10.93, $445; 2. Doug Hammer, Dublin, TX, 11.57, $387; 3.

Royce Hodges, Willis, TX, 11.89, $329; 4. Max Deverboaz, Sentabia, MS, 12.04, $270; 5. Darrell Stone, Stephenville, TX, 12.41, $212; 6. Roy Richey, Cross Plains, TX, 12.78, $154; 7. Greg Modesette, Mc Dade, TX, 12.85, $96; 8. Calvin Steen, Hawley, TX, 13.21, $38 4th Go 1. Terry Davidson, Dublin, TX, 12.09, $445; 2.

Wyatt Muggli, Lane, OK, 12.25, $387; 3. Cleo Hearn, 20 â&#x20AC;˘ AUGUST 2010

Lancaster, TX, 12.42, $329; 4. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 12.44, $270; 5. Chance Jones, College Station, TX, 12.57, $212; 6. Rick Davis, Pollok, TX, 12.67, $154; 7.

Bubba Thompson, Geneva, AL, 12.68, $96; 8. Tanner Patterson, Breckenridge, TX, 12.86, $38 5th Go 1. Dakota Mcdonald, Post, TX, 9.98, $445; 2.

Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 10.8, $387; 3. Greg Modesette, McDade, TX, 12.24, $329; 4. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 12.26, $270; 5. Kenneth Black, Jacksonville, TX, 12.48, $212; 6. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 13.08, $154; 7.

Roy Richey, Cross Plains, TX, 13.24, $96; 8. Max Dever-boaz, Sentabia, MS, 13.44, $38 Average 1. Don Mullins, Arcadia, LA, 71.65/5hd., $953; 2. Chance Jones, College Station, TX, 76.40/5hd., $829; 3. Jacob Lewis, Stephenville, TX, 86.56/5hd., $705; 4. Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 88.51/5hd., $580; 5. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 88.60/5hd., $456; 6. Tanner Jerrett, Stephenville, TX, 88.73/5hd., $331; 7. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 99.46/5hd., $207; 8. Tanner Patterson, Breckenridge, TX, 52.37/4hd., $82 00 Roping 60 Entries 1st Go 1. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 10.88, $526;

2. Lee Reed, Siloam Springs, AR, 11, $435; 3. Lane Livingston, Seymour, TX, 11.11, $344; 4. Andy Davis, Mountain View, OK, 11.21, $254; 5. Kyle Spacek, Giddings, TX, 11.31, $163; 6. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 11.47, $90 2nd Go 1. David Gaston, Saint Jo, TX, 10.37, $526; 2. Tylo Kirkpatrick, Crosbyton, TX, 10.61, $435; 3.

Doug Hough, Giddings, TX, 10.73, $299; 4. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 10.73, $299; 5. Lee Gernentz, Mission, TX, 11.23, $163; 6. Cooper Robertson, Perrin, TX, 11.36, $90 3rd Go 1. Sid Miller, Stephenville, TX, 10.37, $526; 2.

Stacey Wilson, Conroe, TX, 10.38, $435; 3. David Gaston, Saint Jo, TX, 10.65, $344; 4. Pryce Harris, Canyon, TX, 10.78, $254; 5. Ken Hardin, Canton, TX, 10.98, $163; 6. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 11.34, $45; 7.

Andy Davis, Mountain View, OK, 11.34, $45 4th Go 1. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 10.03, $481; 2.

William Renfro, Coahoma, TX, 10.03, $481; 3. Lee Reed, Siloam Springs, AR, 10.26, $344; 4. Ty Robinson, Frost, TX, 10.43, $254; 5. Terry Hash, Del Valle, TX, 10.49, $163; 6. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 10.8, $90 5th Go 1. Ty Robinson, Frost, TX, 9.67, $526; 2. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 9.91, $435; 3. Seth Cooke,

Weatherford, TX, 10.24, $344; 4. Dylan Cosper, Moody, TX, 10.45, $254; 5. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, 10.46, $163; 6. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 10.66, $90 Average 1. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX, 59.47/5hd., $1,127; 2. Kyle Spacek, Giddings, TX, 62.16/5hd., $933; 3. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 62.60/5hd., $738; 4.

Aubrey Waddle, New Waverly, TX, 66.07/5hd., $544; 5.

Steve Ferguson, Ovalo, TX, 67.62/5hd., $349; 6. Coly Hokett, Odessa, TX, 69.37/5hd., $194 1 Roping 63 Entries 1st Go 1. Marlon Bell, Fort Worth, TX, 9.77, $552; 2.

Ross Tucker, Archer City, TX, 10.54, $457; 3. Cory Jordan, Hawley, TX, 10.72, $362; 4. Tylo Kirkpatrick, Crosbyton, TX, 10.84, $267; 5. Danny Stephens, Bay City, TX, 11, $172; 6. Dennis Mckinley, San Angelo, TX, 11.15, $95 2nd Go 1. Kirk Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 9.93, $552; 2.

Ross Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 10.26, $457; 3. Rick Kyle, Fredricksburg, TX, 10.44, $362; 4. Clayton Collmorgen, Lufkin, TX, 10.59, $267; 5. Dylan Cosper, Moody, TX, 10.67, $172; 6. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 10.8, $95 3rd Go 1. Rusty Spacek, Ledbetter, TX, 9.89, $552; 2.

Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 10.21, $457; 3. Keid Williams, Lorenzo, TX, 10.4, $362; 4. Clayton Collmorgen, Lufkin, TX, 10.41, $267; 5. Randy Hay, Lindsay, OK, 10.57, $172; 6. Dave Brock, Springtown, TX, 10.67, $95 4th Go 1. Dave Brock, Springtown, TX, 9.34, $552; 2.

Ryan Harper, Bluff Dale, TX, 9.61, $457; 3. Ross Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 9.86, $362; 4. Billy Morrow, Hamlin, TX, 10.12, $267; 5. Tylo Kirkpatrick, Crosbyton, TX, 10.14, $172; 6. Chase Graf, Vernon, TX, 10.16, $95 5th Go 1. Cory Jordan, Hawley, TX, 8.74, $552; 2.

Randy Hay, Lindsay, OK, 9.44, $457; 3. Riley Smith, O’Donnell, TX, 9.51, $362; 4. Randy Cross, Decatur, TX, 9.81, $267; 5. Rex Johnson, Mansfield, TX, 9.83, $172; 6. Jackie Moore, Mt Vernon, MO, 9.91, $95 Average 1. Dave Brock, Springtown, TX, 55.23/5hd., $1,184; 2. Kirk Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 58.00/5hd., $980; 3. Cory Jordan, Hawley, TX, 59.61/5hd., $776; 4. Tylo Kirkpatrick, Crosbyton, TX, 60.49/5hd., $571; 5. Randy Hay, Lindsay, OK, 60.85/5hd., $367; 6. Danny Stephens, Bay City, TX, 63.18/5hd., $204

Average 1. Shorty Gorham, Cotulla, TX, 55.55/5hd., $855; 2. Jacob Smith, Abilene, TX, 57.11/5hd., $641; 3.

Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 57.19/5hd., $428; 4. Scott Hodges, Iowa Park, TX, 57.77/5hd., $214 BA-B Roping 32 Entries 1st Go 1. Fallon Riley, Hobbs, NM, 2.78, $194; 2. Jill Collett, Anson, TX, 2.89, $162; 3. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 3.15, $129; 4. Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX, 3.41, $97; 5. Tanner Green, Cotulla, TX, 3.45, $64 2nd Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 3.26, $194; 2. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 3.39, $162; 3.

Martha Beaver, Abilene, TX, 3.49, $129; 4. Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX, 3.67, $97; 5. Paden Bray, Granbury, TX, 3.74, $64 3rd Go 1. Fallon Riley, Hobbs, NM, 2.43, $194; 2.

Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX, 3.4, $162; 3. Austin Atkinson, Anderson, TX, 3.41, $129; 4. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 3.42, $97; 5. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 3.57, $64

Average 1. Kassidy Jones, College Station, TX, 10.48/3hd., $388; 2. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 10.98/3hd., $323; 3. Ty Heflin Harris, San Angelo, TX, 11.50/3hd., $259; 4. Jill Collett, Anson, TX, 12.12/3hd., $194; 5. Paden Bray, Granbury, TX, 12.15/3hd., $129 BA-B Roping 17 Entries 1st Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 3.29, $137; 2. Jill Collett, Anson, TX, 3.44, $120; 3. Paden Bray, Granbury, TX, 3.56, $86 2nd Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.88, $137; 2. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 3.48, $120; 3. Allison Danley, Graham, TX, 4.02, $86 3rd Go 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 2.92, $137; 2. Allison Danley, Graham, TX, 3.08, $120; 3. Ky Bray, Stephenville, TX, 3.09, $86 Average 1. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, TX, 9.09/3hd., $275; 2. Hagen Houck, Byers, TX, 10.67/3hd., $240; 3. Allison Danley, Graham, TX, 10.89/3hd., $172

#2 Saddle Winner, Shorty Gorham from Cotulla, TX #1 Saddle Winner, Dave Brock from Springtown, TX

2 Roping 33 Entries 1st Go 1. Shorty Gorham, Cotulla, TX, 9.92, $399; 2.

Rod Hardesty, Hempstead, TX, 10.12, $299; 3. Dalton Dewinne, Helotes, TX, 10.52, $200; 4. Seth Mahaffey, Sweetwater, TX, 10.64, $100 2nd Go 1. Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 9.04, $399; 2.

Jamie Mcdougal, Weatherford, TX, 9.09, $299; 3. Todd Danley, Graham, TX, 9.52, $200; 4. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 9.7, $100 3rd Go 1. Jared Lovett, Giddings, TX, 9.17, $399; 2.

Sterling Smith, Stephenville, TX, 9.85, $299; 3. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 9.91, $200; 4. Jesse Clifton, Springtown, TX, 10.48, $100 4th Go 1. Kyle Hay, Lindsay, OK, 8.14, $399; 2.

Blane Cox, Cameron, TX, 8.67, $299; 3. Lance Akins, Ponder, TX, 8.87, $200; 4. Jim Mckinney, Warren, AR, 8.96, $100 5th Go 1. Jamie Mcdougal, Weatherford, TX, 8.79, $399; 2. Juan Flores, Iraan, TX, 8.99, $299; 3. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK, 9.17, $200; 4. Rod Hardesty, Hempstead, TX, 9.85, $100 LOOPS MAGAZINE • 21

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he other day I heard someone say, “One of these days, I’ll….” After some thought I later told my wife that “One of these days” is code for never.

I realized that in the past I had occasionally said, “One of these days I’ll do a school in Hawaii and we’ll go there on vacation.” That’s a nice thought and something I’d really like to do for my family, but I have never taken any action on it. Well, that’s not exactly fair to my family, to give them false hope for something I mention casually.

When you catch yourself saying, “One of these days...” stop and take a hard look at what you’re talking about. Is this something you really intend to do? How many times have you heard people say, “One of these days I’m going to start exercising,” or “One of these days I’m going to lose weight.” I don’t doubt their intentions, but there’s a big difference between dreaming and doing. Remember the old saying, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

It reminds me of the movie “The Bucket List.” Those two guys had a list of things they wanted to do before

they died – and waited until they were dying to start on the list. I would like to buy a Corvette and visit Hawaii. Well I don’t want to buy a Corvette or visit Hawaii when I’m 85 years old.

Kids today are great procrastinators if allowed. As students how many say or think I’ll start studying and get serious about school when I get to high school, or college? They are developing life-long habits right now and there just won’t be a magical moment that comes along when they will suddenly be an exemplary student. That only comes with effort and hard work.

What about ropers who say, “When I get a really nice horse I’ll take good care of him.” Why wouldn’t you take good care of any or all of your horses? It’s a personal choice to do the right thing.

Congratulations to Matt Shiozawa for winning the $100,000 at Calgary. It was a very exciting finish where the final four guys roped and Matt and Fred Whitfield were both 7.4. They had to have a rope off

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Whitfield were both 7.4. They had to have a rope off and rope one calf for the $100,000. Matt tied his in 6.5-seconds. Fred would have to be 6.4 to beat him. It looked like he was going to get it done until his string popped up.

It’s awesome to watch guys of that caliber rise to the occasion when the pressure is on. It made for good watching and my hat is off to both of them.

All professional cowboys work very hard at what we do and what separates us from professional football or baseball players is that we have to win to get paid. That’s the nature of the beast of our sport. Congratulations Matt.

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

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What Do I Have That Jesus Wants?

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love your neighbor as yourself.” Matt. 22:37-40

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oncentration is a wonderful thing if our attention is focused on the right things in life. Have you ever had somebody that wanted to talk to you while you were watching your favorite television program? Even knowing that the topic of conversation was really important to the person who had just approached you, would your eye still have a tendency to drift back to the television program as they continued to talk to you? In life, it seems as though distractions can be

as much of an enemy to relationships as it is to any sporting event that you participate in. Whether you are talking to your spouse, roping a calf or catching a football, concentration always seems to be a vital key to success. In our relationships with people as well as with God, focused attention is essential to that relationship. Four out of the Ten Commandments deal with our relationship to God and the other six commandments deal with our relationships with people.

If you want to know where your priorities are, just ask yourself this simple question — where do I spend most of my time and with whom or what? If the object of your affection or your number one priority is anything but God first, and people second, chances are really good that the focus of your attention is flawed.

Jesus said the two greatest commandments are very simple: love God and love people.

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just talked to a friend and he told me one of the funniest stories I have had heard in a long time. I won’t tell you the whole story, but it consisted of a day trip to an amusement park, bug spray, Benadryl, and a long day in the hot Texas sun. Least to say, I wish I could have been there to see it first-hand and if you get a chance to talk to Ben Clements, USTRC announcer and SuperLooper editor, ask him about it for a good laugh.

It has been a while since I laughed at something so funny and I have to say it felt pretty good. Thanks Ben! Now on to the world of calf roping and WOW, what a month it has been.

The USCRA hosted another great 4th of July event in Stephenville. Over $50,000 in cash paid out and great looking Tod Slone saddles awarded

made this one of the biggest of the year. For those who tune into the PRCA ranks, Brazile is at it again and the July 4th weekend was a good one for him. He pocketed over $24,000 at the cowboy Christmas events across the country. The winning gave him a huge lead in the All Around standings, however, Stran Smith is only about $10,000 behind him for the lead in the tie-down roping standings. I am sure this will be a great race till the end.

Going back to the USCRA, I have to admit I had a little inside track on the new formats they will be hosting throughout 2011. Look back at last month’s column if you don’t remember. I gave a little preview and hopefully got calf ropers looking ahead to these types of larger events with bigger payouts and more prizes. I

still feel if the sport can grow, these are the types of events that will makeit happen. People winning larger payouts will attract more to the sport and that will spread across the country.

The way I see it, the USCRA already has a great classification system that is honest and fair. Ropers will enjoy having a chance to rope for more money at these events.

However, they will attend more smaller events to get tuned up for when the larger events come around.

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Introduction of Ropers - 11:00 a.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion Books open September 1st 8:00 a.m. - Books Close October 15th 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 TH

Calf Roping Preliminaries 1st Community Spur Arena 10:00 a.m.

Introduction of Ropers - 8:00 a.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion Books open September 1st 8:00 a.m. - Books Close October 15th 5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 TH Cowboy Collectibles Show 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - San Angelo Coliseum & Association Cattle Barn Free Admission Calf Roping Match roping plus 40 top ropers in country 1:00 p.m. - Outdoor Roping Arena Introduction of Ropers - 10:00 a.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion Jake Hooker & Outsiders Dance 9:00 p.m. - Wells Fargo Pavilion - BYOB

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 ST

Senior Steer Roping presented by Senior Steer Roping Association 8:00 a.m. - 1st Community Spur Arena Cowboy Collectibles Show 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - San Angelo Coliseum & Association Cattle Barn Free Admission Steer Roping & World Champion Double Mugging 1:00 p.m. - Outdoor Roping Arena Introduction of Ropers - 10:00 a.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion Roping Tickets $10 each day # On Sale September 1 # Call 877/727-6336 for more info Cowboy Collectible Show 9:00 a.m. each day # Free Admission # San Angelo Coliseum For more information visit www.ropingfiesta.com

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Calf Ropes So Consistent It’s Scary

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