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Roland Reid Memorial Calf Roping First weekend of November, opening weekend of deer season, where were you at? If you were in the deer stand, then you were not in the right place.

The place to be was Cowtown Coliseum at the Stockyards in Ft. Worth, Texas for the Roland Reid Memorial Calf Roping. The annual calf roping kicked off the 2011 season for the USCRA. Calf ropers from all over the country showed up to compete for cash, buckles, and a chance to win a horse trailer.

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The weekend started off Friday, November 5 with a bang! Open Tie Down ropers and Open Women Breakaway ropers were excited about their newly added divisions and Jerome Schneeberger, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, took full advantage of the situation. Jerome won money in three of the four rounds on his way to the victory in the Open roping. Not only did he win $3,635, he was also the leading point winner of the weekend and was awarded a one-horse trailer for his efforts. The field of 41 ropers featured 11 former or current NFR calf ropers.

The women’s breakaway had 30 entries and if you blinked your eye, you would have missed a run. No time over a 2.85 placed in any of the four rounds. Cassidy Boggs outlasted the tough competition with a 12.35 on four head. Her efforts were worth $1,235.

The largest roping of the weekend was held on Saturday. There were 56 ropers in the 00 roping. A fresh calf for each roper and the LOOPS MAGAZINE • 5

#1 Average winner, Brad McReynolds took home $1,275 in cash and a Wild West trophy buckle

small arena, offered up plenty of challenges.

Rex Bland out-distanced the field by over three seconds with a 47.23 on four head. Winning a round on the way brought Rex’s total winnings to $1,490.

Sunday morning started bright and early with the EE roping. With 28 ropers, only two managed to catch and tie four calves down.

Mickey Nelson roped and tied his four calves in 71.66 to take home the buckle and $985.

Brad McReynolds out-roped 48 ropers on his way to win the #1 roping. After the third round Brad was 6th in the Average, but with a good run and the top three ropers failing to catch, Brad moved all the way to first with a 50.59 on four runs. Brad’s paycheck was worth $1,695.

Traveling all the way from Black, Alabama you know Chad Houck was serious about coming to Fort Worth to rope some calves.

Chad never placed in a round, but never lost sight of the end result. With a 52.52 on four head, Chad won the #2 roping and $795.

Congratulations to all the 1st and 2nd place Average winners of the weekend for winning the first “Showdown Positions” of the 2011 season. K

Roland Reid Memorial Roping November 5 - 7, 2010 Cowtown Coliseum, Ft. Worth, Texas Friday Breakaway 30 Entries; $1,000 Added Money Round 1 1. Cadee Tew, 2.49, $470; 2. Cinnamon Johnson, 2.85, $300 Round 2 1. Brooks Pannall, 2.3, $470; 2. Jayci Miller, 2.44, $300 Round 3 1. Jayme Markam, 2.41, $470; 2. Hannah Farley, 2.71, $300 Round 4 1. Cadee Tew, 2.13, $470; 2. Kayla Emmons, 2.2, $300 Average 1. Cassidy Boggs, 12.35, $1,235; 2. Bailie Smith, 13.8, $1,080; 3.

Jeanna Brooks, 17, $770 Open 41 Entries; $1,000 Added Round 1 1/2. Jerome Schneeberger, 9.52, $595; 1/2. Hunter Herrin, 9.52, $595; 3. Monty Lewis, 9.9, $395 Round 2 1. Tuf Cooper, 7.88, $635; 2. Jerome Schneeberger, 8.37, $555; 3.

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Round 3 1. Jake Pratt, 7.78, $635; 2. Cade Swor, 8.03, $555; 3. Jerome Schneeberger, 8.54, $395 Round 4 1. Judson Nowotny, 7.33, $635; 2. Jeff Chapman, 7.97, $555; 3.

Monty Lewis, 8.21, $395 Average 1. Jerome Schneeberger, 38.63, $2,090; 2. Clif Cooper, 41.1, $1,570; 3. Monty Lewis, 41.45, $1,045; 4. Cade Swor, 41.5, $520 Saturday 00 56 Entries Round 1 1. Trenton Smith, 10.88, $415; 2. Sid Miller, 11.08, $350; 3.

Scott Cunningham, 12.44, $275; 4. Lane Livingston, 12.7, $210; 5. Lester Jordan, 12.78, $140 Round 2 1. Rex Bland, 10.14, $415; 2. Ty Robinson, 10.27, $350; 3.

Westyn Hughes, 10.96, $275; 4. David Martin, 11.39, $210; 5.

Harlin Brown, 11.55, $140

Round 3 1. David Martin, 10.03, $415; 2. Ben Dale, 10.23, $350; 3. Tyler Milligan, 10.3, $275; 4. Lee Gernentz, 10.55, $210; 5. Norman Roberts, 10.65, $140 Round 4 1. Ty Robinson, 9.82, $415; 2. Bill Akins, 10.23, $350; 3. Richard Agan, 10.67, $275; 4. Lee Reed, 10.88, $210; 5. Rick Fugate, 10.92, $140 Average 1. Rex Bland, 47.23, $1,075; 2. Norman Roberts, 50.98, $890; 3.

David Martin, 53.59, $705; 4. Trenton Smith, 54.92, $520; 5. Rick Fugate, 55.02, $335; 6. Ben Dale, 55.07, $190 Sunday EE 28 Entries Round 1 1. Kent Fisher, 12.2, $280; 2. Bill Rickey, 13.72, $240; 3. Calvin Steen, 14.71, $175 Round 2 1. Troy Carr, 13.29, $280; 2. Mickey Nelson, 15.13, $240; 3. Paul Luna, 15.89, $175 Round 3 1. Kent Fisher, 12.1, $280; 2. Johnny Johnson, 12.89, $240; 3. Bob Haygood, 13.69, $175 Round 4 1. Riley Williams, 9.66, $280; 2. Landon Koehn, 11.75, $240; 3. Jeanna Brooks, 12.64, $175 Average 1. Mickey Nelson, 71.66, $745; 2. Cleo Hearn, 80.76, $555; 3. Riley Williams, 42.34/3, $370; 4. Troy Carr, 42.60/3, $185

#1 48 Entries Round 1 1. Riley Williams, 10.06, $480; 2. Toby Logan, 10.89, $420; 3. Shane Sluyter, 11.42, $300 Round 2 1. Eddie Dever, 9.94, $480; 2. Rex Johnson, 10.03, $420; 3. Dave Brock, 10.04, $300 Round 3 1. Charlie Rowland, 9.07, $480; 2. Brad McReynolds, 9.66, $420; 3. Dave Laster, 9.76, $300 Round 4 1. Dave Laster, 9.61, $480; 2. Seth Cooke, 10.61, $420; 3. Ross Tucker, 10.7, $300 Average 1. Brad McReynolds, 50.59, $1,275; 2. James Tennyson, 51.8, $955; 3. Cory Jordan, 56.67, $635; 4. Kirk Kirkes, 57.87, $315 #2 20 Entries Round 1 1. Landyn Duncan, 10.09, $300; 2. Klay Kirkes, 11.68, $200 Round 2 1. Will Kiker, 10.09, $300; 2. Ron Singleton, 10.98, $200 Round 3 1. Kody Mahaffey, 11.07, $300; 2. Will Kiker, 13.05, $200 Round 4 1. Ty Massey, 8.66, $300; 2. Kelly Wampler, 9.28, $200 Average 1. Chad Houck, 52.52, $795; 2. Kelly Wampler, 56.94, $530

Chad Houck was the Average Champion in the #2 roping. He won $795 in cash and a Wild West trophy buckle.

All smiles, Mickey Nelson claimed the Average championship in the EE roping and took home $745 in cash and a Wild West trophy buckle LOOPS MAGAZINE • 7

Who Will It Be? The biggest, most anticipated rodeo of the year is here, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. For calf ropers, young, old, beginners and veterans, this is the time of year we get to witness some of the best action the sport offers. The top 15 best calf ropers go head to head for huge amounts of cash, not to mention the chance to be named the 2010 World Champion.

The 2010 season has been close with several of the best ropers in the world each taking the lead throughout the year. Trevor Brazile has a steady lead going into the Finals. He is ahead of Tuf Cooper by about $35,000, but

2010 WNFR Tie-Down Roping Lineup

Trevor Brazile

Events: Tie-Down Roping, Steer Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling Born: 11/16/1976 - Amarillo, Texas Joined PRCA: 1996 PRCA Career Earnings: $3,655,185 World Titles Won: 11 WNFR Qualifications: 20 Current Residence: Decatur, Texas 2010 World standings place: 1st (AA), 1st (TD), 2nd (SR), 8th (TR) 2010 earnings: $268,334 (AA), $142,736 (TD), $51,708 (SR), $80,974 (TR) Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 1/31/1990 - Childress, Texas Joined PRCA: 2008 PRCA Career Earnings: $465,669 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 3 Current Residence: Decatur, Texas 2010 World standings place: 2nd 2010 earnings: $107,369 Wrangler NFR average titles: 1 (2009)

Tuf Cooper

with round payoff in the $16,000 range, you can bet a lot of ground can be made up. Hot-handed ropers like Cooper, as well as Stran Smith, Jerome Schneeberger, and the event rookie, Shane Hanchey round out the top five and will no doubt give a good chase for their chance to claim victory.

As the first night of the ten-night event takes shape, history will be made as the Cooper boys, all three of them, rope in the tie-down roping. Tuf, Clint and Clif have all been contestants at the WNFR in the past, but never together. This will be Tuf’s third consecutive trip to the Las Vegas rodeo, Clint’s third trip, and Clif’s first qualification to the event. You can bet their father, ProRodeo Hall of Fame and an eight-

Jerome Schneeberger

Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 9/30/1989 - Sulphur, Louisiana Joined PRCA: 2009 PRCA Career Earnings: $148,012 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 1 Current Residence: Sulphur, Louisiana 2010 world standings place: 5th 2010 earnings: $96,896 Shane Hanchey Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 1/7/1980 - Pawnee, Oklahoma Joined PRCA: 2003 PRCA Career Earnings: $290,924 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 1 Current Residence: Stillwater, Oklahoma 2010 World standings place: 6th 2010 earnings: $92,092 Trent Creager

Events: Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping Born: 7/14/1970 - Childress, Texas Joined PRCA: 1994 PRCA Career Earnings: $1,712,593 World Titles Won: 1 WNFR Qualifications: 11 Current Residence: Childress, Texas 2010 World standings place: 3rd 2010 earnings: $99,118 Wrangler NFR average titles: 1 (2008) Stran Smith 8 • DECEMBER 2010

Events: Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping Born: 8/12/1976 - Ponca City, Oklahoma Joined PRCA: 1996 PRCA Career Earnings: $1,487,778 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 11 Current Residence: Ponca City, Oklahoma 2010 World standings place: 4th 2010 earnings: $98,321 Wrangler NFR average titles: 1 (2001)

Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 11/27/1983 - Savannah, Missouri Joined PRCA: 2003 PRCA Career Earnings: $573,779 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 4 Current Residence: Colbert, Washington 2010 World standings place: 7th 2010 earnings: $89,174 Tyson Durfey

time world champion, Roy Cooper, will be in attendance with lots of encouragement for each of them.

Along with Clif, there are three other first time WNFR tie-down qualifiers. Shane Hanchey, Trent Creager and Joseph Parson have captured a lifelong dream by being a WNFR qualifier. On the other side, three of this year’s qualifiers have more than 15 trips to the event under their belt. Past World Champion, Trevor Brazile tops the list with this year making 20 trips to the event, followed

by Multiple World Champions, Fred Whitfield, who will make this his 19th trip to Las Vegas to compete, and Cody Ohl who will chalk up number 16 this year.

Adding all of the qualifications from all of this year’s tie down ropers, there will be 103 WNFR qualifications

Clint Cooper

Fred Whitfield

under the hat brims of these cowboys.

The experience, thrill and excitement of the WNFR causes thousands to flock to Las Vegas for the live action of the event and tens of thousands stay up late and catch the action on TV each night. It is truly a once-a-year event like no other. The entire event is full of excitement, but the calf roping seems to always create a whole lot of anticipation and exhilaration in itself.

Like you, we too are ready for the action and want to let you see who will be gunning for the big money and the ultimate title of World Champion. Look at the lineup of this years top rodeo talent and pick your favorite, cheer them on each night and we will see who comes out on top! K

Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 1/4/1982 - Denison, Texas Joined PRCA: 2001 PRCA Career Earnings: $510,805 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 3 Current Residence: Decatur, Texas 2010 World standings place: 8th 2010 earnings: $88,609 Events: Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping Born: 8/5/1967 - Houston, Texas Joined PRCA: 1990 PRCA Career Earnings: $2,925,206 World Titles Won: 8 WNFR Qualifications: 19 Current Residence: Hockley, Texas 2010 World standings place: 9th 2010 earnings: $84,305 World titles: 8 (TD 1991, 1995-96, 1999-2000, 2002, 2005; AA 1999) Wrangler NFR qualifications: 19 (TD 1990-2006, 2008, 2010) Wrangler NFR average titles: 4 (TD 1991, 1997, 1999, 2002)

Joseph Parsons

Cody Ohl

Events: Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping Born: 12/28/1983 - Summerville, Georgia Joined PRCA: 2004 PRCA Career Earnings: $938,358 World Titles Won: 1 WNFR Qualifications: 5 Current Residence: Comanche, Oklahoma 2010 World standings place: 3rd (AA), 10th (TD), 51st (SW) 2010 earnings: $103,163 (AA), $79,972 (TD), $19,254 (SW) Wrangler NFR average titles: 1 (TD 2005) Ryan Jarrett

Events: Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping, Steer Roping Born: 9/21/1973 - Rosenburg, Texas Joined PRCA: 1994 PRCA Career Earnings: $2,715,275 World Titles Won: 6 WNFR Qualifications: 16 Current Residence: Hico, Texas 2010 World standings place: 13th 2010 earnings: $76,498 NFSR qualifications: 3 (1999-01) Wrangler NFR average titles: 3 (TD 1998, 2006-07) Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 1/26/1988 - Durant, Oklahoma.

Joined PRCA: 2008 PRCA Career Earnings: $129,069 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 1 Current Residence: Decatur, Texas 2010 world standings place: 14th 2010 earnings: $72,974

Clif Cooper Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 5/20/1984 Athens, Texas Joined PRCA: 2006 PRCA Career Earnings: $310,705 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 2 Current Residence: Athens, Texas 2010 World standings place: 15th 2010 earnings: $72,836

Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 8/1/1980 - Corsicana, Texas Joined PRCA: 2001 PRCA Career Earnings: $675,193 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 6 Current Residence: Teague, Texas 2010 World standings place: 11th 2010 earnings: $79,170 Scott Kormos

Events: Tie-Down Roping Born: 8/24/1984 - Marana, Arizona Joined PRCA: 2004 PRCA Career Earnings: $321,174 World Titles Won: 0 WNFR Qualifications: 1 Current Residence: Marana, Arizona 2010 World standings place: 12th 2010 earnings: $77,822

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The New HaBIT by Krece Harris

The new Ha-BIT designed by Krece Harris, professional team roper, clinician and NRS arena director, is available to purchase at www.NRSworld.com. The new design is unlike any other bit design with one side of the mouthpiece solid and the other side broken.

As a header you want your horse to stay flexed to the inside (right) towards the steer with the offside shoulder, hip and ribs staying stabilized. Just the opposite for the heeler with the horse staying flexed to the inside (left) towards the steer. The idea behind these bits is to provide the specific cheek for the unique task of flexing on one side and stabilizing the other.

The Header Ha-BIT™ is designed with a solid left cheek and a broken right cheek providing offside stability and inside flex. Whereas the Heeler Ha-BIT™ is designed with the right cheek being solid and the left cheek is broken. Krece has been teaching his students for years to tighten up a little with the inside rein, but with the HaBIT™, the broken sides come into play before the solid side and you can ride with your reins even. You will get the head set in your horses before the impact from the curb on the off side.

The length and angle of the shank allows enough play to where the broken side works first. The shank is wide and flat where the mouthpiece 10 • DECEMBER 2010

ties in to prevent the shank from flipping. The bit is made with 4130 sweet iron mouthpiece, stainless steel cheeks with German silver engraving, copper dots and brass.

“This is something I have wanted to do for years,” Krece said. “I did not reinvent the bit, but I feel I made it better, especially for what we want out of our jackpot and rodeo horses.

The Ha-BIT™ is an all-in-one bit. Not specifically just for the team roping horses does the Ha-BIT™ apply.

Anytime a bit is broken you should be able to achieve flex with your horse.

The key to the Ha-BIT™ is the balance of the off-side. With the offside being solid, you will be able to maintain collection and balance to prevent your horse from disengaging the hips, ribs and shoulder. You can now set your reins evenly and not have to worry about flexion or head set and at the same time wanting balance. You get them both with the Ha-BIT™.”

The Ha-BIT is available is a snaffle chain, ported chain and ported snaffle mouthpiece. Find them all only at www.NRSworld.com.

PRCA launches Ram Truck Wrangler NFR Top Gun Award Courtesy of PRCA

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), in conjunction with Ram Truck, announced today that it is launching the Ram Truck Wrangler NFR Top Gun Award during the 2010 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Feeding off the excitement the world championship

races create, this prestigious award will honor the cowboy or cowgirl who earns the most money during the grueling 10-day PRCA ProRodeo Finals.

“We are always looking for ways to make the Wrangler NFR more interactive for our millions of fans” said PRCA Commissioner Karl Stressman. “We believe the Ram Truck Wrangler NFR Top Gun Award will be an exciting new competition for fans to follow and will shine a welldeserved spotlight on that one competitor who comes to Vegas and has the best 10-day run of anyone. To excel and win the most money during the most competitive, most intense 10 days of ProRodeo is a huge accomplishment that deserves additional recognition.”

The winner of the Ram Truck Top Gun Award will receive a one-of-akind wrapped Ram truck, a custom buckle from Montana Silversmiths and one-of-a-kind Ram Truck Top Gun-branded rifle from Commemorative Firearms. In addition to being recognized during the 10th round of the WNFR in the Thomas & Mack Center Arena, the winner will also be celebrated during The Official Wrangler NFR World Champion Awards Show and 10th Night AfterParty, in conjunction with The Mirage Hotel & Casino and RodeoVegas.

“We are extremely excited to partner with the PRCA on this unique initiative,” said Fred Diaz, president and CEO of Ram Truck Brand and executive responsible for national sales, Chrysler Group LLC. “This award honors excellence, endurance and consistent delivery of top results under the toughest conditions. Those are core values to the Ram brand and we look forward to awarding a new 2011 Ram truck to the competitor who has the best WNFR.” “The innovative element of this award is that it is a cross-event competition,” said PRCA Deputy Commissioner Matt Barnett. “The

fans will be able to follow the results nightly, and it may come down to a great race between a steer wrestler and a barrel racer to determine who earns that one extra dollar and walks away with the Ram Truck Top Gun Award. We appreciate the willingness of Ram Truck to jump on board with this new award and we fully believe that this Ram Truck Top Gun competition will quickly become a huge fan favorite.”

Fans will be able to follow the Ram Truck Top Gun race throughout the Finals by going to the WNFR live scoreboard on prorodeo.com and tuning in to telecasts on ESPN Networks.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Announces New Super Shootout for 2011 The RodeoHouston™ Super Shootout: North America’s Champions, is a ground-breaking new event for 2011.

“This is the biggest change in the sport of rodeo in recent history,” said Skip Wagner, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo president. “This will be the first time that a rodeo championship has featured all of the champions from the top 10 rodeos in North America. This change benefits the rodeo athletes as well as the rodeo spectators.”

Scheduled for Sunday, March 20, this televised, invitation-only, onenight rodeo will feature champion athletes from the top 10 U.S. and Canadian rodeos competing in RodeoHouston fan-favorite events — bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding and saddle bronc riding. With a total purse of $200,000, this event will be the richest one-day rodeo.

With this new event, RodeoHouston’s cash commitment to its contestants exceeds $2 million for 2011.

“We always try to bring excitement to the sport of rodeo,” said Joe Bruce Hancock, general manager of the

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

“These events and the $25,000 check to each event champion do just that.”

RodeoHouston will invite the top 10 contestants in each event — one in each of the four Super Shootout events from each of the top 10 North American rodeos (based primarily on total purse): Calgary Stampede – Calgary, Alberta, Canada Cheyenne Frontier Days – Cheyenne, Wyoming Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – Fort Worth, Texas Greeley Stampede – Greeley, Colo.

National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado Pendleton Round-Up – Pendleton, Oregon Ponoka Stampede – Ponoka, Alberta, Canada Reno Rodeo – Reno, Nevada RodeoHouston – Houston San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo – San Antonio

If the 2010 PRCA World Champions are not champions from the above rodeos, the World Champions will be invited to compete as well.

The 2011 RodeoHouston BP Super Series will run March 1 – 19. The Super Shootout will close the 2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 20.

FOX Sports Houston will broadcast two-hour live coverage of the BP Super Series Championship (Saturday, March 19) and the Super Shootout (Sunday, March 20).

FoxSportsHouston.com will stream all rodeo action live from March 1 – 20.

Live coverage and Internet streaming includes rodeo only, no concerts.

Leading up to the 2011 Show, FOX Sports Houston will air a 30-minute preview show, spotlighting RodeoHouston and its athletes.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with RodeoHouston,” said

FOX Sports Houston General Manager and General Sales Manager Steve McNair. “We look forward to offering fans live daily event streaming on FoxSportsHouston.com, and for the first time, live television coverage of the finals on FOX Sports Houston. The sport of rodeo features some of toughest athletes around, and RodeoHouston is an iconic event that our fans will enjoy watching, both through the live broadcast and Internet streaming.”

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed more than $265 million to the youth of Texas. The 2011 Show runs March 1-20. L For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

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Did You Know?

K X-mas Bonus Roping!

Check out the Christmas Bonus Roping in Stephenville, Texas December 10, 11, &12. There is something for everyone!

K New Idea!

Every roping we will add something to one division.

For example: In February we are adding $1000 to the 00.

Throughout the 2011 season, the USCRA will spread the wealth among all divisions.

K Great News!

Ropers Forum is back up!

K Congratulations Randy Hay won the Gordy Alderson Bits at the Finals and Jim McKinney won the shotgun sponsored by AFLAC insurance and Gordy Alderson.

Kelly Wampler won the Gordy Alderson Bits in Ft. Worth. His name was drawn from all the second place winners of Sunday.

Sponsored by Gordy Alderson.

K Payment System There will no longer be a payment system for the USCRA membership cards, starting with the 2011 season.

2011 Membership Types Tiedown and Women’s Open Breakaway Membership $100 (Members from states other than Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75) A USCRA membership allows ropers to compete at all regular USCRA ropings and gives ropers the opportunity to compete at the year end Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals. A roper that wins first or second in the Average at a USCRA roping earns a showdown position to rope at the 2011 Showdown Finals. The Showdown Finals will host ropings in the EE, 00 #1, #2, Open, and Women’s Open Breakaway divisions. Added money will be collected from entry fees at all USCRA produced ropings for the Showdown Finals.

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Attention Open Ropers and Open Breakaway Ropers Open Tiedown - One dollar per roper from the stock contractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRA producer will be collected for every roper in the EE, 00, #1 and #2 throughout the season This money will be added to the Open Showdown Finals. The added money collected does not come from the EE, 00, #1, and #2 pot. This money is coming out of he stock contractor and producer’s pocket.

Women’s Open Breakaway - One dollar per roper from the stock contractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRA producer will be collected for every roper in the breakaway roping throughout the season. This money will be added to the Women’s Open Breakaway Showdown Finals.

Attention #2 Ropers Changes for the 2011 Season Ropers 40 years of age and older that have not been in the top 50 final standings of the PRCA for the last 4 years, are eligible to rope in the #2 roping. Age is as of December 31, 2011.

2011 Membership Application

Membership Dues: $100

Members from states other than Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75 Tiedown (Classes EE, 00, #1, #2, Open) and Women's Open Breakaway 2011 Memberships are good from August 1, 2010 – September 19, 2011 USCRA Membership includes a one-year subscription to Loops Magazine.

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2010-2011 USCRA Events

Christmas bonus Roping December 10, 11 & 12, 2010 Stephenville, Texas at the Lonestar Arena Schedule and Fees Friday, December 10 9:00 a.m. - Open 5 head for $400 1:00 p.m. - Ladies Breakaway 5 head for $300 6:00 p.m. - Party at Hard Eight BBQ. You buy your eats. Drinks are on us!

Saturday, December 11 Arena 1: 9:00 a.m. - 00 - 5 head for $300 Arena 2: 9:00 a.m. - #1 - 5 head for $300 Sunday, December 12 Arena 1: 9:00 a.m. - EE - 5 head for $300 Arena 2: 9:00 a.m. - #2 - 5 head for $300

Only one winner per roping.

$400 Christmas Bonus to the #2 roper that wins the most money in the Open and #2 combined. Must enter the Open and #2 to be eligible. $300 Christmas Bonus to the lady roper that wins the most money in the Breakaway and a tiedown roping combined. $300 Christmas Bonus to any roper that places in the Average of two separate ropings. $500 Christmas Bonus to a roper in each roping that beats the fastest time of his/her roping. Ropers will be randomly drawn from all non-winners of each roping.

Wild West Buckles to the Average winner of each roping.

Schedule JanuaRy 8-9 West texas Championships Sweetwater, TX

FeBRuaRy 26-27 Bulverde, TX (Just outside of San Antonio) Tejas Rodeo Company Arena MaRCH 11-13 spring Classic Giddings, TX apRil 2-3 Salado, TX

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Due to the use of two arenas and the large number of calves needed for this roping, we are going to use a call-in entry system.

Call-ins will be Monday through Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. the week of the roping.

There will be no charge if you call-in and do not come to the roping.

There will be a $20 walk-up entry late charge.

All late fees collected will be added to Average payoff of each roping.

For more info: USCRA-Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

2010-2011 USCRA DeCeMBeR 11-12 Stephenville, TX

General Information

Prizes $500 Christmas Bonus for the 1st roper to win a round on the Bonus Calf.

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Classic Equine The Official Tack of the USCRA 1301 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048 800.654.7864; www.classicequine.com

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West Texas Championship USCRA Calf Roping January 8 & 9, 2011 Sweetwater, TX Nolan Co. Coliseum (Climate Controlled) Schedule and Fees Saturday, January 8 9:00 a.m. #1 - 4 Head for $250 12:00 p.m. #2 - 4 Head for $250 2:00 p.m. 00 - 4 Head for $250 Sunday, January 9 9:00 a.m. EE - 4 Head for $250 1:00 p.m. Ladies Breakaway 4 for $250 1:00 p.m. Open - 4 Head for $350 Run 1st round of Breakaway, then 1st round of Open and alternate back and forth.

Prizes Wild West Buckles to Average Winners Classic Equine Skid, Splint, and Bell boots to Average Winners 1st in the Average is guaranteed to pay at least $750 in all ropings Showdown Positions to each roper that places in the average.

Guaranteed at least 4 positions.

General Information GPS Directions: 1699 Cypress ST, Sweetwater, TX Stalls and Hook-ups available 325/235-3484

For more info: USCRA - Lanham Mangold 979/540-7755

Tejas calf roping Championships February 26 & 27, 2011 Bulverde, Texas • Tejas Rodeo Arena (Arena located just outside San Antonio • GPS: 401 Obst Rd. • For map go to tejasrodeo.com)

Schedule and Fees Saturday, February 26 9:00 a.m. #2 - 4 Head for $250 11:00 a.m. EE - 4 Head for $250 5:00 p.m. Open - 2 Head/short for $250 Sunday, February 27 9:00 a.m. 00 - 4 Head for $250 1:00 p.m. Breakaway - 4 Head for $250 2:00 p.m. #1 - 4 Head for $250

MATCH ROPING To be held during the Open $1,000 Added Barry Burk vs Landon McClaugherty Added Money to the Open & Match Ropings sponsored by C&L Concrete, Seguin, Texas

Added Money & Prizes $2,000 Added to Open Roping Sat. $1,000 Added to 00 Roping Sun. Wild West Buckles to Average Winners of EE, #1, #2 Breakaway and Open

General Information Live band Saturday night after the Open Roping Full restaurant and bar on site No hookup or stalls, some pens outside For more info: 979/542-1239 or 979/540-7755 or visit us on our website at www.uscra.com

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Groesbeck, TX Axtell, TX

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2010: Haynes' Annual Calf Roping & Barrel Race December 11 & 12, 2010 See website for additional information at haynesannualcalfroping.com NEW TIME: Church Service starts at 8:30 a.m. Sharp!

2011: 3rd Annual Calvin Greely Memorial Calf Roping & Steer Wrestling • August 20, 2011 Haynes' Annual Calf Roping & Barrel Race December 10 & 11, 2011 LOOPS MAGAZINE • 17

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hanksgiving is in a few days and is a time when I reflect on how thankful I am to be able do what I love with my family at my side. Soon we will head to Vegas where I’ll have the opportunity to win more money than I have all year.

This is a blessing and I thank God every day for the opportunities before me. While being an NFR competitor might seem like a rock star existence, the responsibilities and obligations to sponsors that go with the territory can be overwhelming.

Many people don’t realize everything that’s happening during the NFR. In addition to the rodeo every night, there are four trade shows in different locations, there are several talk shows every day, there are rodeo affiliated shows and presentations every night, and the thousands and thousands of people that are there to enjoy the experience.

We get to Vegas six days before the rodeo starts and every day we are in meetings, photo shoots, or breaking in calves. During the NFR every day is taken up with appearances and autograph sessions.

I’m very humbled to sign autographs and it amazes me that someone actually wants my signature.

You’re meeting someone new every fifteen seconds or so and I feel like it’s important to make a personal connection and say hello when I do meet them.

I probably walk three to five miles every day while I’m out there and invariably get shin splints every year. Trying to get from one sponsor’s booth to the other can be tricky. If I finish up an autograph session at one booth at 12:30, I’m usually scheduled at another booth at 12:30. Getting from point A to point B without getting stopped over and

A special thanks to my sponsors for supporting not only me, but also the sport that lets me do what I love.

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Oddly enough, the most relaxing part of my day is when I go out to the Thomas & Mack and get ready for the rodeo. I take a deep breath and think, “Now I get to rope.” That’s my peaceful time. This year I’m riding a new horse, one that’s never been to the NFR. He’s going to use my experience this year. Unless I’m mistaken, he may be the best horse I’ve ever had there.

Jennifer’s job is a whole other ball game and she’s just as busy as I am during the day. She’s putting stories and shows together.

People don’t realize the hours and people it takes to do a 30second “Behind the Chute” segment. There are literally hundreds of people involved in the telecast of that show. And she has to know her stuff in all the events. She knows every bull and bucking horse, who’s ridden them and what the scores were because she has to be able to ask intelligent questions. She studies all that information in preparation. Plus she’s a mom and this year she’s pregnant. Both of our parents are out there helping with the boys while we work. Jennifer and I just kind of blow and go and see each other when we can.

Believe me I’m not complaining. I’ve been home watching the NFR on television and I would much rather be there competing.

This year is especially exciting with five of us in my family competing: my three nephews Clint, Clif and Tuf Cooper, Trevor and myself. My goal is to be in the mix when they’re doing the math for the top spot after the 9th round. I don’t want all the money – just my share of it.

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

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ebrews 11:6 says that “without faith it is impossible to please God.” I suppose that if you have taken time to read this article, you have some interest in pleasing God. If so, faith is your key to understanding and practicing a successful relationship with the Creator, God Himself.

There are many definitions of faith. I would like to give you this simple explanation, faith always requires action. Simply put, when God sends His Word to ask us to do something, whether it be something that God is doing in our heart or whether He is asking us to step out and

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do something that we have never done before, faith always says yes to God. In other words, when God says jump, we say how far and where?

The Scripture says in James 2:20 “that faith without works is dead.” Many people operate their entire spiritual life in the realm of fear. I have met many tough people on the outside, but who the biggest chickens when it came to stepping out and trusting God and His Word. The fear that takes hold will limit you, your destiny, your purpose, as well as your prosperity. Many of you reading this article have experienced the frustration of dealing with a barn sour horse. That horse has grown so accustomed to the atmosphere of the barn because that is where he is fed, where he is watered, and where he lives. When you ask him to leave that barn, to leave his comfort zone, to go to a place that he doesn’t know, he rebels in high fashion.

Many people, because they have never experienced the adventure of stepping out by faith, have never experienced the fulfillment or joy that God has already made available to those who seek Him diligently and consistently with their whole heart. Sometimes that step is merely finding a good Bible-based church that you can commit to and that will help you in your walk of faith.

My challenge to you is to not allow past experiences to influence you into the same mind frame as a barn sour horse when it comes to living an abundant life of faith. Trust me, this will work if you will work it.

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he year is up, number 12 is here and that means we are all another year older and wiser, in most cases! The holidays are upon us, Christmas is up close and personal and the New Year is banging on the door. Seems like we were at this same point just a few months ago, doesn’t it?

Thinking back over the past year, I have to say a lot has happened. Maybe that is why it went so fast and furious. Like the old saying goes, “Time fly’s when you’re having fun.” Well, I had lots of fun. From keeping up with my four boys through sports and Jr. rodeo events, staying busy here at the office and taking on a few other new ventures outside of it has been a full year. But you

know, I would not trade it in.

Sure, there are times that are stressful, when deadlines are drawing near, or when the monthly dollar just can’t stretch far enough, but those don’t really compare to the multitude of great memories we made.

I hope each of you have some good memories to look back on as well. I know things are different for each of us, but I know life is way too short to cloud up all of the good stuff with negatives, as I think so many people do. There is one thing I do that I believe helps each day, I smile at strangers. I don’t care if it’s walking down the street, inside stores, stopped at a stoplight, or just about anywhere, if I catch someone’s

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To wrap things up for this month and really for 2010, I want to say Merry Christmas! I hope you have a great one! I can’t wait till Christmas morning, to see my four boys wiping the sleep from their eyes so they can see if ‘Ole Saint Nick stole down our chimney and filled their stockings VSA IN HOUSE PROOF and under the tree with goodies. I also can’t wait to share good times with close friends and family.

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