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USTRC Championship Results 78 86 92 98 104 110 114 120 124

FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

by Ben Clements

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USTRC Announcements

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By the Numbers

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Gold Plus Report

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Champions Profile —

by John Findlay

West Coast Regionals West Texas Championships Iowa Championships North Arkansas Classic North Carolina Championships Red Desert Classic Lasso Del Norte Oklahoma Championships South Dakota Championships

by Shawn Vargas

Tuff Hedeman and Cole Echols

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Top Tips with Rickey Green

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Horse Health — Cribbing Rings

By Heather Smith Thomas

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History of the USTRC — Part 3 USTRC Transition-Coming of Age

by Robin Davis

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Upcoming Event North Dakota Championships

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USTRC On Tap

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Roper US Open Standings

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Trailering

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JUS T the Wa y IT IS AUGUST 2009

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s we get older do we get too comfortable in our lives and what is going on around us? I was recently at an event when a very dear friend and mentor, Arkie Kiehne pulled me aside. He said that he had some advice and he didn’t want me to take it wrong, but to just take it for what it was. He told me to not let things in my life become complacent and mundane. He advised me to always keep things fresh, new and innovative. He also told me that it was very easy to fall into the trap of being comfortable with what we have and do in our lives.

This in no way hurt my feelings, but it did set me to thinking. I have always been a person that likes to be the best at what I do. I try to get to the top of whatever it is, but I have noticed that once I get there I become comfortable with what works. For example, from the time I was in the fourth grade and I found out what a valedictorian was I decided that was what I wanted. Now, I was certainly not the smartest kid in school, but I could hold my own. I worked hard and I learned to play the game and when I graduated from high school I was the Valedictorian. From there, I went to college and worked hard and studied hard, but I did not work at it like I had before because I didn’t feel like I had anything to prove. I was already the best. I became complacent and I had a system that worked and therefore, I was a straight A student with a 4.0 GPA and I did not have to work at it very hard.

When in college, I began to announce and to work for USTRC. I love announcing and I wanted to be the best I could possibly be. I worked very hard and implemented a lot of new and modern ideas into the announcers stand. I worked very hard to be different and refreshing. Lo and behold, I climbed the ladder and am not the best team roping announcer, but I am one of many at the top of the list. I am not telling you all of this to brag. That is in no way what I am trying to do, so please do not take it that way.

As I announced the event this past weekend after Arkie talked to me, I realized that again I was in a comfort zone and very complacent. Things were not new and fresh anymore. I had developed a system and I can announce a team roping in my sleep. I was no longer being creative, imaginative and rejuvenating. The difference today is that announcing is a passion of mine and I am not ready to move

onto something else. So I am going to get my head out of the sand and continue to improve my skills and keep my eyes open for original and pioneering ideas.

The conversation also set me to thinking about this publication. SuperLooper Magazine has a great staff and we work very hard to put together a high-quality magazine. I, along with Ryan Davis, have been the editors for about five years now and we have a system that is very functional and very efficient. However, as I thumbed through this month’s finished product, I realized that maybe we were falling into this trap that Arkie made me aware of. We do great work and have a lot to offer to our readers, but we are in a comfort zone and you, as readers know what to expect from this magazine.

No one receives the magazine in the mail and wonders what crazy thing is going to be in there this month. You know what is in there and you know what to expect. In part that is good, but on the other hand, it is not.

Again, it is time for some rejuvenation. I have lots of great ideas, and I visited with my sister who is the queen of new, innovative, and off the wall concepts. I also want to hear from you. So I ask, what would you like to see in SuperLooper Magazine? What do you like and what do you not like? In other words, what needs to stay and what needs to go?

I also want to know about USTRC events. What do you like about them and what needs to be different? How can we refresh the event from the announcing to production aspect?

What do you want?

Now, I am not saying that things will change overnight, but I do want to continue to be a trendsetter. I want to know how I can be better and how I can better serve you. If you have anything you would like to share with me, please feel free to do so. My email is ben@ustrc.com. I know that not all people like all things, but I do want to be refreshing and not quite so mundane.

Take a look at your own life and don’t let complacency take over. Step out of your comfort zone every once in a while and try something new. You won’t always like it better, but who knows, you might just discover something that you didn’t know existed. Open your eyes to something possible and let’s make ourselves even better. I am extremely grateful to Arkie for once again opening my eyes and I hope you will give it a try as well, and that is just the way it is…….

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DEPARTMENTS 128 SSG Junior Looper 134 The Other Half

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138 Riding Herd

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The Regional Finals are one of the best places to get USTRC Flex Earnings. There will be well over $1 million dollars in USTRC Flex Earnings given out at each Regional Finals event. With five of these awesome events still to go, it is time to make plans and get to the next one. The USTRC National Finals ShootOut Fund is currently at $1,050,000, so that means it is time to secure your spot to compete at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

Don’t hesitate and get your business in order so you won’t be left out of the biggest and best team roping event in the world. It is the place to be if you are a team roper and you certainly want to have as many Shoot-Out opportunities as possible. The event will take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma October 24November 1, 2009 and will be nine days full of everything team roping.

With that said, it is crucial for you to get to the next USTRC Regional Finals event and load up on USTRC Flex Earnings. Rope up and we will see you at the next USTRC event.

The Cinch USTRC National Finals is just around the corner, so don’t hesitate, load the horses and the kids and get to the next roping.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS New Mexico Horse Owners – Be Aware!

For years Coggins testing has not been required when moving horses around inside the state of New Mexico. All you needed were hauling papers (brand inspections). However, times have changed and the New Mexico Livestock Board has just sent out a statement explaining new rules concerning Coggins testing on all transported horses inside the state.

The New Mexico Livestock Board asks horse owners to comply quickly with this new law to avoid fines or problems. They claim they will be going to various horse events to enforce this. If you have questions, contact your veterinarian.

September Issue of SuperLooper Magazine!

Watch next month’s issue of SuperLooper and the inside exclusive, story with one of today’s hottest ropers, Derrick Begay! This is a feature story that will allow a glimpse of why Begay is one of the best headers in the country, and how his family values, background and thoughts about team roping has taken his career to new heights. Don’t miss this feature!

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USTRC

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS Catch Ratios and Average Times

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question our classification department is always asking is, “How are we doing?” We upgraded our classification system a few years back with TRIAD after expending a lot of money, time and effort. After all that expenditure, we want to continually make sure that all that work wasn’t for nothing.

That’s why I often try to glean from our wealth of statistics ways to assess how well we ARE doing. That was the basic issue I was addressing that led to the Tables and Charts in this article. But there was some other interesting stuff that I thought came out of that review so I am going to pass it on to you in this month’s “By the Numbers.”

The idea that led to my line of inquiry

for the numbers that are reported here came from the rules that determine how our National Finals Challenge ropings are run. For those of you that may be unfamiliar with the Challenge roping, here’s how it works: Challenge ropings are held all day long in the Barn 6 arena on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds almost every day of the National Finals. Any team that wants to can participate. Just ride up to the announcer’s stand and get your money out. The entry fee is $30, $40 or $50 per team, the team’s choice. The setup is the same for every team including the box size and score length. Before the Challenge starts, Challenge officials set a “par time” for every team combination. That is a

cumulative time that each team combination is expected to be able to catch four steers in. For example, the “par time” for a #12 team could be set at 42 seconds, the par time for a #9 team could be 54 seconds and so on. To win the Challenge, a team must come in under the “par time.” If they miss any of the four steers allotted or their cumulative time is over the par time, they lose their entry fee.

If they win, the team receives five times their entry fee. It’s a pretty straight-forward concept and provides a lot of fun and some good practice time for teams at the Finals. For all these years, our officials have come up with these “par times” intrinsically. They’ve been putting ropings on long enough to have a great feel for what that par time should be based on the team combination, the steers and the arena size, conditions and box and score lengths. Not having the ingrained abilities of these roping authorities, I had to sift through my digital roping numbers sandbox to come up with my estimation of what all the different team combination’s “par time” is.

Here’s how I did it and the result is the 2008 Season Catch Ratios and Average Times by Team Combination and Ropings Types Table. I gathered up the first round time of every single team that participated in a USTRC sanctioned or affiliate roping during the 2008 season. There was a total

2008 Season Catch Ratios and Average Times by Team Combination and Ropings Types

Team Combination

Roping Type

>15

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

3,128

10,329

7,323

21,944

31,914

38,396

56,280

48,340

39,834

77.8%

69.0%

65.2%

63.6%

60.0%

55.5%

50.4%

46.2%

40.1%

9.40

9.84

10.25

10.58

11.05

11.58

12.09

12.78

13.47

937

4,397

3,973

11,665

13,216

18,104

30,176

26,683

20,742

76.9%

68.5%

64.5%

63.4%

58.4%

55.5%

50.5%

45.5%

39.8%

8.90

9.39

9.96

10.38

10.78

11.44

11.92

12.64

13.28

All Ropings

No of Round 1 Runs Catch Ratio

Affiliate Ropings

Avg Time No of Round 1 Runs Catch Ratio

1,717

4,540

2,699

8,092

15,035

16,601

21,707

18,264

17,741

Sanctioned Ropings

Avg Time No of Round 1 Runs Catch Ratio

77.3%

69.9%

66.0%

63.0%

60.3%

55.0%

49.7%

46.3%

40.2%

Avg Time

9.53

10.12

10.56

10.79

11.25

11.71

12.29

12.96

13.67

No of Round 1 Runs

474

1,392

651

2,187

3,663

3,691

4,397

3,193

1,351

Catch Ratio

77.2%

67.3%

66.4%

67.3%

64.6%

58.0%

53.1%

51.3%

43.0%

Avg Time

9.89

9.37

10.67

10.84

11.16

11.71

12.25

12.89

13.88

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9.43 9.22

10.01 9.74

10.45 10.17

10.83 10.50

11.27 10.99

11.88 11.48

12.23 12.03

12.95 12.71

13.50 13.46

Nat & Reg Ropings

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Chart 1 2008 Season Catch Ratio by Team Combination and Roping Type 90.0%

40.0%

30.0%

40.1% 39.8% 40.2% 43.0%

50.4% 50.5% 49.7% 53.1%

50.0%

55.5% 55.5% 55.0% 58.0%

60.0% 58.4% 60.3% 64.6%

63.6% 63.4% 63.0% 67.3%

60.0%

65.2% 64.5% 66.0% 66.4%

77.8% 76.9% 77.3% 77.2% 69.0% 68.5% 69.9% 67.3%

Percent

70.0%

46.2% 45.5% 46.3% 51.3%

All Ropings Affiliate Ropings Sanctioned Ropings Nat & Reg Ropings Linear (All Ropings)

80.0%

>15

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

All Ropings

77.8%

69.0%

65.2%

63.6%

60.0%

55.5%

50.4%

46.2%

40.1%

Affiliate Ropings

76.9%

68.5%

64.5%

63.4%

58.4%

55.5%

50.5%

45.5%

39.8%

Sanctioned Ropings

77.3%

69.9%

66.0%

63.0%

60.3%

55.0%

49.7%

46.3%

40.2%

Nat & Reg Ropings

77.2%

67.3%

66.4%

67.3%

64.6%

58.0%

53.1%

51.3%

43.0%

Team Combination

Chart 2 2008 Season Average Times by Team Combination and Roping Type

9.40 8.90

9.00

8.00

11.58 11.44 11.71 11.71

10.58 10.38 10.79 10.84

10.25 9.96 10.56 10.67

9.53 9.89

10.00

9.84 9.39 10.12 9.37

11.00

11.05 10.78 11.25 11.16

12.00

12.78 12.64 12.96 12.89

13.00

12.09 11.92 12.29 12.25

All Ropings Affiliate Ropings Sanctioned Ropings Nat & Reg Ropings Linear (All Ropings)

14.00

13.47 13.28 13.67 13.88

15.00

Average Time

of 257,488 runs that I included. Whew! I can’t say I didn’t have enough information to measure by. I used only the first round instead of all four rounds because (a) many teams don’t rope four steers in a row, so limiting my figures to just the first round gave me a lot more numbers to work with and (b) utilizing just the first round gave me interesting additional information, particularly regarding catch ratios. Besides, it’s easy enough to multiply these first round times by four (or five for the 5-steer #15 and Open) and you will get a pretty accurate average time for four (or five) rounds . . . i.e., a “par time.”

The column heading in the Table reads “Team Combination.” For the purposes of this Table, I didn’t care what division a team was in, all I cared about was the combination, the header’s number plus the heeler’s number. A number 11 team could have been in a #11 roping, it could have been in a #13 roping, it could have been an incentive team in a #12 roping, I didn’t care. I just recorded it’s time in the first round of whatever the roping was. The results of each team combination are under each of the nine headings. The first column, “>15”, is a summary of all the team combinations greater than 15, i.e. 16 through 20, all the team combinations that can only compete in an Open roping. Then each successive column decreases from >15 to 15 on down to 8, where I stopped. If there is enough interest, some day I may do a column on team combinations less than 8. But I could tell after a quick glance, those times were all over the map, so for these purposes I didn’t include combinations below 8.

I started this project at first thinking I would only look at the numbers from all of the sanctioned and affiliate ropings put together and that would be it.But after that task was completed, I wondered if there would be any significant differences in catch ratios and average times between all the different roping types. So I took a look. The result is a series of four three row “roping type” sets: all ropings, affiliate ropings, sanctioned ropings, and National and Regional Finals ropings. I will define those sets and the last three rows of the Table in a minute. First let’s define the three rows within each set: Number of Round 1 Runs, Catch Ratio and Average Time.

Number of round 1 runs is just what it says it is –– the total number of runs that

>15

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

All Ropings

9.40

9.84

10.25

10.58

11.05

11.58

12.09

12.78

13.47

Affiliate Ropings

8.90

9.39

9.96

10.38

10.78

11.44

11.92

12.64

13.28

Sanctioned Ropings

9.53

10.12

10.56

10.79

11.25

11.71

12.29

12.96

13.67

Nat & Reg Ropings

9.89

9.37

10.67

10.84

11.16

11.71

12.25

12.89

13.88

Team Combination

were used to determine the catch ratio and average time in each category. Under the #13 column, for instance, you will see that in “All Ropings” there was a total of 21,944 first round runs in 2008. Catch Ratio is also pretty self-evident. It is simply a percentage of the teams that caught their first steer in the particular roping type category. Of all the 21,944 #13 teams that ran in a 2008 season sanctioned or affiliate roping, 63.6% of them got an official time, as opposed to a “no time,” on their first round steer. The “Average Time” figure was computed by first subtracting out all of the “no times,” then dividing the sum of all the remaining qualified times by the count of qualified times. The “average time” then is the average time of those that caught their first steer.

O.K, now let’s clarify what each roping type means. “All ropings” is simply that: every sanctioned and affiliate roping in

2008. “Affiliate Ropings” are nonsanctioned USTRC ropings where the contractor uses the TRIAD handicapping system and provides USTRC with results.

The earnings accrued at affiliate ropings can be used by ropers to acquire ShootOut positions. “Sanctioned ropings” are approved USTRC ropings that comply completely with USTRC rules including formats, prizes, payout, etc. and includes the National and Regional Finals. “Nat & Reg Ropings” is limited solely to the seven Regional Finals and the National Finals. I’ll get to the last category, “Average Roper Entry Fee” later.

Now that you understand the meanings of each roping type category and how catch ratio and average time is defined, the Table might make a little more sense. You now have a “par time” to shoot for in almost every team combination. Keep in mind that this SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 13

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“average time,” is just that––the average of every first round run in each particular roping type category. It is not the time that won the roping. Here’s the way I’d look at it. The “average time” posted in this Table is your ceiling. You want to catch all four of your steers in LESS than this time to have a chance at a check. So when you’re in the practice pen, and you’re a #11 team, since the Table says the average time for all ropings is 11.58 as a #11 team combination, that’s the time you always want to be under. What can you do with the catch ratio? We all know we have to catch four in-a-row to win! Here’s how I’d use the catch ratio. At any given roping, you will know how many teams you are up against before you start. Multiply the catch ratio times the number of teams three times. That will tell you how many teams, approximately, are going to be left standing after three rounds. In other words, how many teams are going to be eligible for the short round. Here’s an example: you’re at a 200 team #11 roping.

Multiply 200 times 55.5%. That’s 111, the number of teams left after the first round. Multiply 111 times 55.5%. That’s 61.6, rounded up to 62, the number of teams left after two rounds. Multiply 62 times 55.5%, that’s 34. The number of teams left before the short round. You know that only 20 teams are going to make the short round, so your time has to beat 14 of those remaining teams. If it was a 100 team roping, after doing the multiplication, there should only be around 17 teams remaining at the end of three rounds (100x55.5%=55.5; 55.5x55.5%=30.8; 30.8x55.5%=17). So going in, you know that if you just catch three, you will probably make the short round. That’s the kind of thing you can use catch ratios for.

Now some of you may be wondering how all this stuff helps with determining how TRIAD is doing? After all, that is why this whole thing got started. I chose average times and catch ratios because they are probably the best indicators of a team’s overall ability. With that thought in mind, let’s look at the Charts. I think Chart 2 (2008 Season Average Times by Team Combination and Roping Type) illustrates how effective TRIAD is at numbering ropers correctly. Notice the symmetry of Chart 2 as it takes the average times of each team combination from the Table and plots them as bars on this Chart. As the team combination 14 / AUGUST 2009

numbers decrease, not only do the the average times increase, the amount of increase from team combination number to team combination number is at almost the same ratio for each number change.

That’s why I included a linear trend line for “All Ropings,” the blue bars. In statistics, a trend line is a modeling technique using “linear regression analysis.” I won’t bore you with its mathematical formula but suffice to say that if the average time increased by the exact same amount for each decrease in the team combination number, the straight line would just clip the top of each and every blue bar on the chart.

Now, as you can see, the blue bars don’t quite match the trend line exactly but, boy, they come awful close. Look at the #13, #12, #11 and #10. The tops of those four bars do intersect right along the line.

This is what tells me TRIAD is getting it right. If TRIAD was off, if our classifications numbers were not accurate, you would see a much greater variation in where the bars hit the line. You might even see an instance or two where the slope in the line is interrupted because an average time going down the line by team combination is actually less rather than more than the team combination number preceding it. But that is obviously not the case. The same holds true for the catch ratio Chart 1 (2008 Season Catch Ratio by Team Combination and Roping Type), although not quite as symmetrical. There is a definite dip below the trend line with the #15, #14 and the #8 team combinations. But I wouldn’t attribute those dips to a flaw in TRIAD. In the case of the #8, I would say that’s a function of the lesser ability of a beginning roper to catch. In the case of the #14 and #15, remember first, there is no “#14” division at sanctioned events. So a #14 team is roping in a #15 division or in the Open.

Regarding the #15’s, even though there is a #15 Division, there are still a lot of #15 teams that rope in the Open Division, particularly in the smaller ropings where there are not a lot of Open teams. My guess is that teams roping in a division higher than their status tend to press.

Even though the #15 offers a seconds off handicap, teams still might have a tendency to press. And the more you press, the more likely you are to miss.

That’s my theory anyway. But these catch ratio dips in no way detract from the efficacy of TRIAD. Ladies and gentlemen of the team roping community, overall

TRIAD is doing just fine, thank-you. I am not going to kid you and say the system is perfect. Time and time again, we have reiterated it is not now nor ever going to be. There will always be mis-numbered ropers. But I think what these charts show, particularly Chart 2, the number of misnumbered ropers has to be a small minority or there would be greater fluctuations in the uniformity of these charts.

But now let’s turn to the disparities between the roping types. If you will look at Chart 2, you can see that affiliate ropings, the red bars, have a lower average time for each team combination than any other roping type except in the #15 where Nat & Reg Ropings had a slightly lower average time (9.37 to 9.39).

I think there is a fairly reasonable explanation for this. First of all, affiliate ropings run the gamut from small local productions to large, special, distinct type ropings like the Reno Rodeo Invitational, which is a singular #11 roping. While not the case with the PDL, most of these affiliate ropings are going to have lower entry fees than sanctioned ropings and they are likely to allow more entries than sanctioned ropings. The less money you’ve put up the more likely you’re going to go for broke. Headers make that throw right after they leave the chute while heelers throw right at the corner. To substantiate this claim, look at the bottom of the Table, “Avg Roper Entry Fee.” For every combination, in ropings with an entry fee of $100 or less, the average time is less than ropings with entry fees greater than $100. And in a multiple entry event, if you’ve entered four, five or six times or more, you know you’ve got some more chances coming so you’re apt to, again, go for broke. As a result, you’re going to see faster times.

Looking at the catch ratio Chart 1, the most interesting aspect I found was the roping type with the best catch ratio in all but the #15 and >15 . . . National and Regional Finals. With all that money and/or Shoot-Out spots on the line, ropers are making extra sure they catch. The average times at Nat & Reg Ropings are also on the long side but that still indicates to me the caliber of roper that enters.

There’s some more interesting stuff to glean from these Charts and Tables but I will let you browse around and see what interests you. Hopefully you can gain a little insight that just might help how you approach your roping. Happy browsing. n

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The first USTRC Regional Finals event of the year, the West Coast Regional Finals played out in Paso Robles, California. The team of Pam Kennedy and Jason Boegle roped four head in 36.02 seconds to win the roping and take home $3,532 in cash, trophy Martin saddles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

2009 now comes with Flex Earnings of $6,000 per National Shoot-Out ($3,000 per roper) and $2,000 per Regional Shoot-Out ($1,000 per roper). You may apply your Flex Earnings in increments of $100 where you see fit, either at the Regional Finals or at the National Finals,

and Flex Earnings may be combined with your partners to qualify for any Regional or National Shoot-Out. It’s your choice! The same goes for Gold Plus members using their half member Shoot-Out, which is equal to $3,000 in Flex Earnings. That means you may use

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hope you’re having a great summer and getting to rope plenty. For USTRC summer means we’re on the downhill side of the 2009 season, waist deep into the Regional Finals and wading through final plans for the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping.

It’s perhaps our busiest and most favorite time of the year. Aside from the Regional events, the USTRC event schedule is chock full of great sanctioned and affiliate ropings.

Producers from all across the country are working hard to give ropers the opportunity to qualify for the Cinch NFTR, which is only a few months away. Needless to say, there’s a lot at stake for producers and ropers alike as we head into the final stretch and the spotlight becomes ever so bright on the importance of Shoot-Out positions and the Flex Earnings program.

The Flex Earnings program allows you the flexibility to manage your ShootOut positions as best suits your needs.

Every Shoot-Out position awarded in

by Shawn Vargas

Two Oklahoma ropers, Brad and Devon Thrash roped four head in 35.03 seconds to win the Gold Plus roping at the Iowa Championships. Their accomplishments earned them $3,790 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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The team of Matt Imel and Monty Jacob earned the Gold Plus honors at the West Texas Championships. They posted a four head total of 38.85 seconds to collect a pair of trophy Martin saddles, $3,418 in cash and Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

The team of Don Hockett and Larry Steele came form Wyoming to claim the victory of the Gold Plus roping at the South Dakota Championships.

They caught four steers in 32.96 seconds to claim $2,182 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

The father and son team of Brad and Devon Thrash collected a second Gold Plus victory within a month. This time they did it in their home state at the Oklahoma Championships.

The duo roped four steers in 34.42 and earned checks worth $3,728, as well as trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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your member Flex Earnings to qualify for any Regional Finals Shoot-Out or National Finals Shoot-Out, which includes the prestigious Gold Plus Shoot-Outs. Again, USTRC is leaving it up to you to manage your Flex Earnings account. Please manage it wisely in order to take advantage of your qualification to the very lucrative Gold Plus Shoot-Outs. I owe many thanks to all of you who have pre-entered the Regional Finals thus far. My goal is to make the pre-entry process as seamless as possible for you and so far this season itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the best ever. Thank you for having your entries so well organized and ID #â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in order.

The West Coast Regional Finals was held June 25 thru 28 in Paso Robles, California. Pam Kennedy of Templeton, CA and Jason Boegle of Fernley, NV roped four steers in 36.02 seconds to win the Average of the Gold Plus division. The duo claimed custom Martin saddles, National Finals Shootcontinued on page 20

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Outs worth $6,000 in Flex Earnings and checks worth $3,532 for their effort. The Incentive title of the Gold Plus roping went to the California team of Manuel Jorge and Danny Fleming. They roped their three steers in 41.93 seconds to claim checks worth $2,270 along with Gist buckles and National Finals ShootOuts worth $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

Congratulations to all of you!

Pam Kennedy was also the high point Gold Plus member of the event. She won a total of $6,721 for her effort along with the first of only seven limited-edition Crème de la Crème Gist Gold Buckles.

Congratulations Pam! I hope you’re all loaded up on ShootOuts for the Cinch NFTR where once again, more than a million dollars will be added to the payout. See all of the NFTR details in this issue of SuperLooper Magazine or log onto USTRC’s website at www.ustrc.com.

Only two months remain of the 2009 season…good luck to all of you and remember you must catch to win!

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Ohio header, Scott Lehman teamed up with heeler, Ron Renzi of Virginia to win the Gold Plus roping at the North Carolina Championships. Their time of 50.27 on four head earned them $1,168 in cash, a pair of trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Adios,

Shawn Vargas

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Rock Springs, Wyoming was home to the Red Desert Classic where the team of Gary Cooper and Bob Caldwell teamed up for a great showing and the win in the Gold Plus roping. Their four head total of 35.07 seconds won them $2,394 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

New Mexico roper Del Hooker teamed up with Tony Steele of Nevada to win the Gold Plus roping at Lasso Del Norte, held in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Their time of 36.05 seconds on four head earned them $3,220 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

Tuff Hedeman

Cole Echols

#15

2008 USTRC National Champions

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here is just something to be said about someone who steps out of their comfort zone to explore and try new things. Each new endeavor presents a whole new set of challenges and guidelines. To accept the challenge and rise to the occasion is fairly indicative of the fortitude and determination of the competitor.

Tuff Hedeman is that kind of athlete.

His heeling partner, Cole Echols is that kind of athlete as well. Both ropers have laid down all of their inhibitions, their limitations, their fears and their constraints to do something different.

Both men confronted the challenge and molded it to fit.

Hedeman and Echols were the high call back team going into the short go round of the #15 Shoot-Out at the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping held last October at the Oklahoma State

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Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. It was a good place to be but the pressure was insurmountable and to hold and maintain that lead would take deep focus and concentration.

The pair was looking at putting $89,500 in their pockets. They were also looking at Martin Trophy Championship saddles, Gist Championship buckles, Tony Lama Full Quill Ostrich boots and Western Horseman collectors prints. It was a phenomenal prizeline. Both Hedeman and Echols knew about pressure. Both men had run the gauntlet before.

Thirty teams came back for the short go round in the #15 Shoot-Out and as the music resounded off the coliseum walls each team made preparations to rope. A lot was on the line. Two professional

bullriders led the charge with a time of 31.17 and a lead of almost two seconds.

As the short go round unfolded it would be a waiting game so see exactly what would transpire.

When the second high team back failed to make a qualified run both Echols and Hedeman took a deep breath. “And Then There Was One” took on a whole new meaning especially since the spot was held by two Champion bullriders. It was one for the history books.

Echols felt some pressure as he rode into the heeler’s box. “I had one more steer to rope, just one more steer and that just kept running through my mind.”

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“I was confident in that I had the absolutely best heeler I could possibly have,” Hedeman voiced. “I really don’t rope that well but I had an awesome horse and a great heeler. That is all I could ask for to make it the best possible shot at a win.” The pair needed a time of 9.69 on their short round steer to take the win.

When the final flag dropped on the short go round of the #15 Shoot-Out Tuff Hedeman and Cole Echols had posted a time of 8.52 to take the win.

The two bullriders had just set a precedent for team ropers and the crowd in the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Arena let everyone know how special the win truly was.

It was a lot of money and a lot of prestige especially, as Hedeman pointed out, he had pushed Echols into coming. Echols had totally balked at coming to the National Finals of Team Roping in the first place.

“I kind of shamed him into coming to the Finals,” Hedeman explained. “We were at a bullriding in Bozier City and I told him I was going to enter us. He didn’t want to come but I’m sure he is glad now that we came to rope.”

“I am glad I came,” Echols said. “It was a lot of pressure and it is a lot of money. I didn’t think we needed to rope. I’m excited about being the high call back team in the short go round and to win the #15 Shoot-Out is truly exciting.” Echols won a National Championship at the NFTR in 2002 with Arkansas header Randy Hearnsberger so it wasn’t exactly uncharted territory.

Regardless, the pressure wasn’t something to take lightly.

Hedeman pointed out he had been coming to the USTRC National Finals for a long time. “I come and rope with my boys,” Hedeman said. “I’ve been coming to the Finals for a long time but have just never done any good. We plan to be here at the Finals all week. With this win in the #15 Shoot-Out it will set us up so that anything else from here on out will be gravy. It definitely feels good.”

The #15 Shoot-Out was a roping about champions whether in the roping arena or the bullriding arena. At the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping “And Then There Was One” and it is bullriders, Tuff Hedeman and Cole Echols, the #15 Shoot-Out Champions stand above the rest. n

Tuff Hedeman and Cole Echols at the USTRC 2008 National Finals in Oklahoma City.

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Rickey Green Horse Health wo weeks ago, my wife and daughter drove our horses down to south Texas to the Wrangler Junior High State Rodeo Finals where my daughter competed for one week.

The first day, they arrived around noon and it was hot and humid. The water had a lot of chlorine in it, so my blue horse would hardly drink anything. This horse is twelve and has been around the world, so he should drink. But his usual practice is to not drink until the second day. What I usually do is not feed him any hay until he drinks. But, if I ride him for about an hour he will drink when I step off him. Then I’ll feed him a little hay the second day.

My wife and daughter haven’t hauled this horse much. They just started running poles and barrels on him and they left “ol’ dad” to train another rope horse for himself. Anyway, they got to the arena and rode the blue horse, and he did drink a little bit, but not a lot. They squirted him off and fed him his usual amount of hay and grain. The next morning old blue was lying down in the stall and didn’t want to get up. He was impacted, which is common for dehydrated horses.

The reason for telling this story is to stress that, if we don’t pay attention, just a little mistake like this can cost a lot. I don’t know what this horse is worth, but I know my daughter can head, heel, and run poles and barrels on him. And if he died, there would be a lot of tears shed.

What I usually do when I travel is to take some water from home, enough for about a day and a half. Then when I stop to water, I’ll offer my horses a drink of the local water, and if they refuse I’ll bring out the home water. Most of my horses will take a drink if I put a product called “Horse Quencher” in the water, and once they start drinking they usually keep drinking on the trip. If you haven’t

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traveled much with your horse, you need to be observant so before a problem arises you can solve it. Do things like let both horses, if you have two, drink at once in the same bucket.

Sometimes if one horse drinks the other will be enticed to drink. Also, if there is a water trough, let them drink there. I know it’s not good to water out of a public water trough, but if that’s where my horse will drink, I’ll let him.

Purina is one of my sponsors, and I’ve used Purina feeds since I was a kid. My dad fed Purina, and I have always fed it. I had a veterinarian tell me Equine Senior is a perfect feed. It dissolves easily and a horse can get everything he needs from it. You can even feed it by itself and not have to feed hay. I’m telling you this because I think I learned something about my blue horse when he had colic recently. What we did was feed him just Equine Senior for three days, about four or five times a day in small amounts, like a few handfuls. We soaked it in water to make a soupy mush that would put water back in his system to help loosen the impaction. Now, I’m not telling you how to treat a colicing horse, but I found out a couple of things that I think will help my horse. One thing is, if my horse won’t drink, I can put some Equine Senior in a bucket maybe two inches deep, then put five inches of water on top of it and my horse will drink the water to get to the grain.

The next thing is your hay has to go through 72’ of small intestine, then it comes to the area where it is digested. So, when I travel I’m going to wet down my hay every time. I believe this extra moisture will greatly enhance my horse’s ability to move his hay through his system. I think it’s very important that if your horse is not drinking well on the road, don’t feed too much hay and make sure you really wet it down so when he eats it will help to rehydrate him.

I know this in not a roping tip, but if you don’t have a roping horse you can’t rope.

Your Friend,

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HORSE HEALTH

Cribbing Rings

by Heather Smith Thomas

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ribbing is an undesirable habit/addiction that some horses develop when confined. Horse owners generally try to halt the habit, and a number of methods can be used, including cribbing straps and collars— which only stop the activity while the collar is being worn. For a more permanent solution some owners resort to surgery, which involves cutting the nerves at the tops of the neck muscles used for positioning the head for cribbing. Surgery is expensive, however, and only successful about half the time.

A less invasive and less expensive method is the installation of small metal rings between the horse’s incisors. The horse strikes the ring against the object he’s trying to grab with his teeth, and this causes pain—an instant deterrent that changes his mind about wanting to crib. Some veterinarians install these rings for clients who have tried other methods (and failed) to halt their horses’ cribbing. One method is to drill a hole in the bone above the gum and install a small brass ring through the hole, holding the ring in place between the central incisors. Another method is to use hog rings, installed in the gum tissue between the teeth.

Chris Ray, DVM, MS, DACVS (Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, 26 / AUGUST 2009

Weatherford, Texas) uses hog rings between the teeth, inserted through the gum tissue to hold them in place. This is a procedure he’s done for five years now, on about 50 horses. He recommends this procedure when a client has already tried cribbing collars and is not satisfied with them, or has maybe tried the surgery and it didn’t work; the horse went back to cribbing. When it works, the surgery makes it impossible for the horse to tuck his head to suck air when he grabs a solid surface with his top front teeth. But in some instances the nerves grow back together and the horse starts cribbing again. The rings between the teeth work well because it is pain related; the horse gets an instant discouragement when he tries to grab anything with his teeth.

The rings are simple hog nose rings, made of very stiff, hard wire about 2 millimeters thick and about an inch or so in diameter. They are open before you install them, and basically just squeezed together to create a complete circle. They are sharp on both ends so they can be easily put through the tissue (either the nose of a hog, or the gum of a horse) when squeezing them together.

“We use a special pair of pliers that come with the rings, to install them,” says Ray. “We embed the ring in the gum above the teeth, though some people

put slightly larger rings through the bone above the gums,” he says. Putting a ring through the gum is faster; you don’t have to drill a hole through the bone, and it can be done without anesthetizing the horse. You use local anesthetic where the ring will push through.

The length of time the rings stay in place depends mainly on the horse. Some stay in for only a day or two while others may stay in for the life of the horse; some of the rings he he’s put in have not come out yet, and the owners want to leave them in, since the horse is not cribbing.

“With the rings through the gum tissue, they stay in fairly well in older horses. The rings may not stay in as well in young horses because their teeth aren’t as long and the space between the teeth is different.”

Before he recommends installing rings, he makes sure the owner is comfortable with the idea of having the rings put in.

“As long as they don’t feel bad about me just sedating the horse and using topical anesthetic on the gum (holding some cotton and a little anesthetic against the gum for a moment before inserting the ring), this works fine. It’s very fast, just a squeeze of the pliers to put the ring through the gum,” explains Ray. “Once you establish that hole, it doesn’t hurt the horse much. It’s not quite like piercing your ears, but if the ring does fall out, you can put another one in through the same hole. This is something the owner needs to check every day, to make sure the rings are still in. If a horse loses one, it’s much easier on the horse to put it right back in. There’s a callous around the hole. If we can use the same hole to put another ring in, we will,” he says.

If you aren’t checking the teeth daily, however, and are not aware that a ring has pulled out and is missing, the hole will heal up and you’d have to create a new one when installing a new ring.

Some horses still try to crib or bite on things with the rings in, and may bend or spread the rings and they come apart and come out.

“We usually put in three rings—one in the middle (between the central incisors) and one on each side (between the corner tooth and the lateral incisor). The ones on

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the sides generally stay in better. Many horses will wallow out the middle one but can’t get the side rings out, and those will still inhibit the cribbing. It all depends on the individual horse. If you can keep the lateral ones in, the chances for inhibiting cribbing are good.”

He hasn’t had a horse continue to crib as long as the rings are in, but some horses are difficult to keep the rings in. “If a horse gets the rings out 2 or 3 times, then you might want to try putting a ring through the bone (between the central incisors). It might stay in better,” he says.

“I’ve never taken out a ring. They either come out eventually on their own, or people just leave them in because they are working to halt the cribbing. But horse owners do need to monitor the horse and check the teeth every day or so.

I’ve never had a horse swallow one, and never had one have a problem with a ring. I’ve never had a horse get a ring caught on anything, and never had one rip a ring out. Putting the ring in is the worst part, then everything else is easy— just watching the horse to make sure it stays in,” he says.

“When a ring comes out, it’s usually because the horse bends it and the ring opens up (no longer a complete circle) and falls out. The horse may be still trying to crib, or playing with the ring, and it bends.”

Using pain/self punishment to halt cribbing may seem like a harsh deterrent, but the owner usually weighs this against

the damage done to the horse by cribbing.

“They wear their teeth out, and some horses may colic due to cribbing. In the long run they do more harm to themselves (and the facilities) than that instant of pain if they try to crib.”

This deterrent is much cheaper than surgery (which may cost $1,500 to $2,500, depending on where it’s done).

“To put in hog rings I charge the cost of the sedation, plus $100,” says Ray. There’s no recovery time needed; the hole in the gum is not very sore and heals quickly. Horses don’t go off feed at all.

“There’s not much pain involved, regarding procedures done on the teeth.

Even if you pull a horse’s tooth, he’s right back to eating again afterward. The little bit of pain to put in a ring is instant and temporary,” he says.

The rings don’t hang very much below the teeth so you can’t see them unless you lift the lip to look at the teeth.

The rings don’t rub sores on the lip, and are very innocuous.

This method for halting cribbing seems to work very well in most cases, but the procedure is controversial. The AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) does not support the use of hog rings for this purpose, since it has the potential to cause pain and possible damage to the gums and incisors. These are all factors that a horse owner should take into consideration when looking at options to try to halt cribbing. n

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in 2000 when Kevin Hall and a group of his team roping buddies began putting on ropings. Wanting to branch out and grow, they expanded some in 2004 and began the process of taking it on the road. They wanted to identify and grow with the USTRC. They became a part of the USTRC Affiliate program and with that affiliation they began to develop a professionalism in team roping production like no one could imagine.

Purchasing TOMA Sports from President and owner Tom Abshire, Rope the Ozarks suddenly had exclusive rights to all of the Tulsa, Oklahoma area ropings as well as encompassing Missouri and parts of Northern Arkansas, successfully hosting team ropings in three states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are right in the Midwest where a large concentration of team ropers happens to be,â&#x20AC;? said Kevin Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of ropers in this area and so we want to provide them with an opportunity to go to a good, fair and well-produced team roping event. We are going to capitalize on the fact that there are a lot of ropers in this area and we certainly want to make our ropers a priority. We want to provide for them the best ropings they can possible find anywhere.â&#x20AC;?

Rope the Ozarks is a roper-driven group of individuals who focus on giving team ropers everything they need to have, not only a great time, but to successfully compete in some great team roping productions. Not only is the group ropers themselves, they are a group of businessmen with the knowledge and business savvy to make

Rope the Ozarks a roaring success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rope the Ozarks is a self-sufficient independent organization that offers the whole deal,â&#x20AC;? Hall explained excitedly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the cattle, we have the flaggers, the announcers the whole production company. We really take pride in being able to offer the whole deal. We own the cattle, we do the trucking, and we can offer whatever you need to have a successful roping.â&#x20AC;?

The cattle come from Ozark Valley Ranch in Mountain Grove, Missouri and everyone in the group lives within two hours of each other. A group of about fifteen people actually put on the ropings with the original group consisting of about six or seven individuals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to be the biggest production company in the USTRC,â&#x20AC;? said Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a young group, all of us under the age of forty and as ropers we know what ropers want and expect.

We are completely self-driven and self-sufficient.â&#x20AC;?

Rope the Ozarks currently produces the Northern Arkansas Classic. The event is one they took over in 2008 from long-time USTRC producers Ronnie Carter and Larry Meek. This year the group moved the event to Bentonville, Arkansas to give it a refreshed look and feel. With the purchase of TOMA Sports from Tom Abshire they obtained the rights to ropings in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. The Oil Capital Stampede will be held in Tulsa December 4-6, 2009. There will also be other ropings in February and March that have been previously produced by TOMA Sports. All of these

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“We purchased those rights,” Hall elaborated. “It was a good move for us and we are excited about the opportunity to expand our business even more. We work closely with the USTRC and think it was a positive move for them as well.”

Hall pointed out he wants to reach out to all ropers, women included. “We plan to offer event opportunities to the women ropers as well,” he said. “We want Rope the Ozarks to be synonymous with team roping at its very best and aligning ourselves with the USTRC will helps us reach that goal.”

If you haven’t heard about Rope the Ozarks by now you can rest assured you will and you will want to rope at one of their ropings. This new group of ropers and businessmen have banded together and combined their interests and their talents to make team roping the best it can be. Coupled with the USTRC, team ropers in the Midwest can be assured they will find a phenomenal production.

Rope the Ozarks believes good cattle, good crew, and a roper-friendly atmosphere are the key ingredients to producing successful team roping events. They take great pride in their productions and consider their events to be very roper friendly.

There is a glow in the Midwest, a beacon of sorts and it hangs over the Ozarks; Oklahoma, Missouri and Northern Arkansas. It beckons with an appeal that spells class, finesse and flair.

A new star beams across the horizon but with it comes an excitement about team roping that has been a long time coming; an asset to say the very least.

Watch carefully; new things are brewing and they are focused on team ropers.

Rope the Ozarks is a production company with a flair for excitement and enthusiasm. Rope the Ozarks is a new light hoping to shine brightly on ropers throughout the Midwest. n

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PART 3:

USTRC Transition– The Coming of Age

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hroughout the twenty-year history of the USTRC, the organizational structure and direction has undergone significant changes. In the early years, the USTRC operated in a vast expanse of the unknown. How many team ropers are there? How many events are too many…..not enough?

How can classifications be more effectively managed?… etc. etc. As the early years ticked by, the answers to these questions and many more became more in focus. The USTRC was entering into an age of maturity, and along with that maturation, it needed to transition from an upstart organization experiencing skyrocketing growth to that of a well-oiled machine, focused on meeting the needs of its membership.

These were the transition years of the USTRC, and required a shift in not only operational practices, but one of the philosophical nature as well.

As the USTRC began to transition to what is now the current state of the organization, it proved ironic that many of the rhetorical “sell” lines that the USTRC initially hung its hat on were in direct contrast to the new direction the USTRC needed to take. In an earlier article in this series, this was mentioned, but its significance during the transition of the USTRC cannot be overstated.

During the mid to late 1990’s, the playing field began to come into focus.

The USTRC had a feel for the number of ropers throughout the country, where they lived, how much they roped, and perhaps most importantly, how much they were willing and able to spend to participate in the sport. This last item proved an important part of the puzzle in the transitional development as it

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quickly became obvious that ropers across the country varied widely in their personal financial commitment to team roping. Ropers in the Southeast, for example simply would not accept a “high entry fee” format, while those in the southwest part of the country could not get enough of them. It was not so much the individual economic status of team ropers in different areas, as it was a personal preference based on years of past event experiences.

Of course, the other factor that played a major role during the transitional years was the understanding of the sheer numbers of team ropers in the different areas of the country. The USTRC had to construct events that fit the roper density in each area. It was clear that a “one size fits all” approach would not be effective, and yet at the same time, it was necessary for the USTRC to be viewed as homogenous throughout the country.

These and a number of other issues came to be solved by how the USTRC altered the format for its events throughout the country. While it was important to establish uniformity with regards to the look and feel of its events as much as physically possible, there were a wide variety of format options established by the USTRC. It’s fair to say that the “tinkering” of USTRC formats during the mid to late 1990’s, though often confusing to ropers during this period, was an essential part of the transitioning of the sport into the modern age.

One of the problems addressed by format tinkering during this period was that of the “limited entry” dilemma. The USTRC, since its inception had made it a conscious effort to sell the concept of limited entry into the core thinking of every roper. While this was a critical component during the establishment of the USTRC, it proved a hindrance as

time moved forward. By the mid to late 90’s the USTRC had a fairly solid understanding of the number, location and entry habits of ropers, yet it was bound by its own “one roper/one entry” mantra that it had spent nearly a decade driving home. However, by altering/tinkering with the format at its events, the USTRC was seemingly able to continue to adhere to its established philosophies while expanding the opportunities of ropers to enter its events.

One of the easiest ways was to simply add more divisions. While the early USTRC events offered just five divisions, it would soon offer seven. Even more significant was the introduction of the “Incentive” within each division, which essentially doubled the number of opportunities for ropers to enter USTRC events…..all while still abiding by the “limited entry” philosophy.

Of course this still did not fully address the issue of maximizing the entry potential of ropers in some parts of the country. In areas of low roper density, the problem was simple. It was that of too few ropers. In those circumstances the only solution was to allow multiple entries in a division….hence the introduction of the infamous USTRC, Format 1, format 2, format 3, Format 4, and even a few specialized formats specifically altered for certain areas of the country.

No question about it, the format tinkering of the transitional period was a key element in transforming the USTRC and in fact the entire sport of team roping into a new era. Still, this was not the only significant point of transformation. Perhaps the greatest undertaking of all by the USTRC during the transition period was that of taking on the complete overall of the classification system.

If there was one thing that was clear

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throughout the history of the USTRC, it was a continual concern by ropers…even distrust in some cases…regarding the procedure and practices of the USTRC in the determination of roper classifications.

Though it was well understood at the beginning that someone literally sat down and began assigning classifications…an undertaking that was fully embraced and applauded by ropers…it didn’t take long for them to begin to find fault in the process.

Though, more often getting it right than wrong, the USTRC continually battled ropers who felt as though they did not win because they were over-classified, or another team won because they were under-classified. Naturally, with there always being a greater population of ropers not collecting winnings that the other….it provided fertile ground for growing discontent.

The USTRC tried a number of strategies to squelch this discontent over the years, but nothing really seemed very effective. The feeling by ropers was that despite the processes that were in place to make ropers feel as though it was beyond reproach, someone, or perhaps a handful of some-ones were ultimately making the final calls on classifications and therefore making it a grossly flawed system. While this conclusion may not have been accurate, roper’s understanding of how the process was actually carried out was fairly accurate.

The solution was obvious, yet the undertaking enormous. The USTRC had to implement a complete overhaul of the process whereby the determination of a roper’s classification relied more on upon empirical, performance and data than it did by subjective observation.

In 2005, after more than a year of planning and preparing the

infrastructure for the change, the USTRC implemented the TRIAD system for classifying ropers. It was a system for determining classifications which came at an enormous expense to the USTRC with no guarantee of roper acceptance.

It’s fair to say it was an investment that paid off. Though the issue of classifications will never be one that rests among ropers for the reasons listed previously, since the implementation of the TRIAD classification system, a new calm has fallen over the subject with ropers accepting the reality that the USTRC has systematically and dramatically improved the accuracy of the process.

It seems the implementation of the TRIAD system signaled the end of the transition years for the USTRC, and the arrival to the modern age of team roping. Still it would not be a complete analysis of the period without mentioning a significant philosophical shift during this period.

During the early USTRC years of phenomenal growth, ropers were ropers.

No one knew or really cared how they came to be team ropers…they just somehow were, and they came to rope.

However as the USTRC began to understand the roping population as a whole, it also began to understand that for the sport to survive into the future it needed to focus on developing a new generation of ropers. Though this seems an obvious effort by the USTRC to

anyone involved in the sport today, it was not necessarily always the case.

Along with the USTRC’s shift in philosophy to aggressively nurture the next generation of ropers, it also renewed its commitment to providing and encouraging of a “family friendly” sporting culture. Years of such philosophy are now more evident than ever. Not only is it commonplace to find entire families competing at USTRC events, the success of the philosophy can be seen regularly. At any given USTRC event you will find ropers competing and winning in the Open division that were only a few years ago just “breaking out” in the most novice divisions. Already U.S. and World Champion team ropers can be identified as those who years earlier competed on many a Sunday afternoon with sunburned faces, oversized hats and their dad’s worn out rope to capture a coveted USTRC Dummy Roping title…..and more are yet to come.

The transition years were important one’s for the USTRC and have established the foundation for the modern era. The investment by the USTRC in its infrastructure as well as its visionary philosophical commitment to the future is what has kept the organization strong throughout the years and keeps it thriving during the most economically challenging times in the last sixty years. A long-term commitment to the sport and to ropers has kept it strong and will insure the sanctity of the sport well into the future. n

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Today’s Leader The USTRC and Bloomer Trailer Manufacturing have recently joined forces to become one of the newest sponsorship partners in the sport of team roping. Both the USTRC and Bloomer Trailers are front runners in their industries and the partnership is a perfect fit and great for team ropers.

Like the USTRC, Bloomer Trailer Manufacturing

has a rich history in diligence, quality and determination. It is these factors that have helped the Bloomer name become synonymous with the highest quality living quarters horse trailers in the world.

Their humble beginnings have led them down a road of consistent success with innovations that continue to set them ahead of the competition.

Bloomer – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow The Spark!

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In most businesses that start up today there are typically a couple issues that stir the entrepreneurial sprit and cause the leap to self employment.

Sometimes you can be perfectly happy with your current situation and at the top of your game only to have someone say, “It can’t be done.” These words offer a challenge Americans find almost impossible to resist.

That’s basically what happened to Randy Bloomer about ten years ago.

Already a successful trailer dealer, Randy went to his manufacturer of choice with the concept of a truly top-of-the-line trailer only to hear the magic words, “It can’t be done.” By the time he left the parking lot the wheels were already turning and the concept for Bloomer Trailers was born.

Knowing his customers better than anyone, Randy knew that many consumers were willing to pay more for the best and, having been a dealer, he knew dealers were tired of quality and warranty issues arising. He also knew that trailers really come down to many different components combined together on a quality structure to create

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a high quality, reliable unit. So, when the first plans started making their way to blueprints, the decision was made to start from the bottom up.

Thus, every Bloomer trailer is built on Dexter torsion axles combined with Kodiak electric over hydraulic disc brakes. They also come standard with Alcoa aluminum rims for strength and maximum heat dissipation, along with Michelin tires. All of this lays the

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foundation for the all-aluminum chassis to rest on. As the build continues upward you find all tubular construction throughout the entire trailer and all electrical connections soldered, not simply twisted with a lock nut.

When it comes to the horse compartment Bloomer likes to say, “We build our trailers around the horses,” meaning they are designed for maximum comfort and safety of the animals. This is obvious when you see walls and roofs that are fully lined and insulated. These standard features along with their exclusive drop windows inside the swinging feed doors will surely give you easy access to your valuable cargo.

If you have any doubt how confident Bloomer is that their trailers will stand the test of time, you need look no further than the industry-leading, 10year structural warranty.

Luxury of Home, On The Road If you have ever been inside the living quarters of a Bloomer trailer you know they are second to none. If you haven’t been inside one you really need to see these with your own eyes.

Working with the leading conversion companies in the business these units can easily be as nice as or nicer than your house. They boast everything from suede walls and leather couches to stamped copper sinks and ceilings.

Every knob, button and handle matches the “theme” you decide on for your new home away from home.

All About Bloomer Located in Salado, Texas, Bloomer Trailers was founded in 1998 by Randy Bloomer who over sees the day-to-day

operations of the business. They currently build 175 trailers a year with approximately 55 full time employees.

Randy tells us he is committed to building the highest quality trailer available on the market but, before you ask him to match a competitor’s price, he’ll ask them to match his quality.

Having been on the dealer side of the business for many years Randy has a first-hand understanding of what a dealer needs from the manufacturer they represent. So you can count on nothing less than complete factory support from the marketing all the way through the final sale when you carry the Bloomer line. n For more information on becoming a Bloomer dealer you can contact them directly at 800-390-6377 or visit them online at www.bloomertrailers.com

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USRider Urges Horse Owners to Use Air Pressure Monitor Electronic Device Helps Prevent Dangerous Blowouts

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lat tires are the leading cause of disablements involving horse trailers. USRider is involved in a research project with Dr. Tomas Gimenez to test the benefit (if any) of using air vs. nitrogen to inflate tow vehicle and horse trailer tires. An electronic air-pressure monitoring system is being used to assist with the research. During the research, Dr. Gimenez and USRider have noted significant safety benefits resulting from using this system.

“At USRider, we are all about safety when it comes to trailering horses. And after five years of doing what no other company has ever done – providing emergency roadside to our members – we strongly believe installing an airpressure monitoring system is one of the most proactive steps one can take to prevent a blowout,” said Mark Cole, managing member for USRider.

While blowouts occur without

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warning, they typically result from the under-inflation of tires, which causes excessive heat buildup. This is especially evident during the summer driving season when roads are hot. Underinflated tires run hotter than tires that are properly inflated. The use of a monitoring system can significantly lower the incidence of a blowout. Some commonly used systems include PressurePro, SmarTire and Tire Sentry.

“From the standpoint of preventing a breakdown due to tire failure while trailering horses, this is one of the best products we have seen in a long time.

The system works by constantly monitoring pressure through wireless transmitters located on each valve stem.

A drop or increase in pressure of 10 percent or more will sound an alarm in the cab. This gives the driver the opportunity to take appropriate action before the tire goes completely flat or blows out,” said Cole.

“Right now, many people are driving dual-wheeled vehicles with a flat inside rear tire. While the inside tire may look inflated, it’s actually being supported by the outside tire, which is doing all of the work and can overheat and fail. This situation is easily detected by one of these systems,” said Dr. Gimenez.

For horse trailers, horse owners should follow the inflation recommendation listed on the sidewall of the tire. For tow vehicles, it is recommended to follow the inflation guidelines for that vehicle – please consult your owner’s manual or see the inflation placard on the vehicle.

It is recommended that horse owners check the tire pressure of all tires at least monthly, making sure to check the air pressure on spare tires.

Additionally, it is recommended that tire pressure be checked when the tires are cold (before traveling).

USRider reminds also recommends that only tires specifically designed and rated for trailers be used – never use automobile tires on a horse trailer.

“Numerous air-pressure monitoring systems are available. We recommend systems that monitor air pressure constantly (when the vehicle is parked and not in use) and do not require dismounting of tires to install,” said Cole. Additionally, USRider recommends monitoring spare tires. n For additional safety tips, visit the Equine Travel Safety Area on the USRider website at www.usrider.org.

USRider provides roadside assistance and towing services along with other travel-related benefits to its members through the Equestrian Motor Plan. It includes standard features such as flat-tire repair, battery assistance and lock-out services, plus towing up to 100 miles and roadside repairs for tow vehicles and trailers with horses, emergency stabling, veterinary referrals and more. For more information about the USRider Equestrian Motor Plan, visit www.usrider.org online or call 1-800-844-1409.

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TRAILER SAFETY A

lthough many of us are in the middle of the team roping season and our rigs are rolling along pretty well, there is never a bad time to do a thorough inspection of our trailers for signs of wear and tear. Catching a potential problem early can save a lot of headaches and stress, literally, down the road. Replacing a worn tire, checking and repacking wheel bearings or even a simple bulb replacement can save you from making roadside repairs, in the middle of the night on the side of a lonely highway.

Here is a list of possible problems to check prior to hitting the road again.

Undercarriage The hardest area to do a routine check is the undercarriage, but it is one of the most important areas. Lack of maintenance in this area often contributes to major roadside problems and even accidents. s Under the front of the trailer, check all of the hitch bracing to ensure they are welded or bolted solidly in place. s The entire undercarriage frame should be checked for cracks of fatigue, as well as broken welds or loose bolts. s Fenders should be bolted solidly in place and be in good condition. s The axle springs should be solidly attached to anchor and pivot points and the leaves of the spring should lie in alignment on top of each other.

Hitch The tow vehicle connects to the trailer through the hitch and whether you have a bumper pull or gooseneck trailer, this is a critical area that requires attention when doing a routine check. s Check the overall hitch mechanism for wear, loose bolts and cracked or broken welds.

s The cap and jaws should be free from rust pockets, deep scores or cracks. s Check hinge pins and fasteners for signs of loosening or excessive wear. s If the nosepiece is bolted onto the tongue, make sure bolts are tight s Ensure both safety chains are secured and long enough to crisscross and attach to the towing vehicle.

Wheels, Tires and Brakes This is where the rubber meets the road and a crucial area that often fails.

Proper tire inflation, worn tires, cracked, bent or broken wheels and the trailer brakes are some of the important features that need routinely checked to ensure you and your horse’s safety while traveling. s Wheels should be unbent and tires in good condition. s Check tire pressure and look for signs of excessive tire wear. s Have all trailer brakes inspected and replaced as needed. s Check for wheel bearing wear and repack the bearings. s Check electric brakes as well as the break-away brakes

Overall Exterior Although the exterior of the trailer does not often fall under the most important area for safety issues, you should check for signs of damage and repair the areas to ensure you do not have problems down the road. s Check for loose, missing or broken screws, bolts and rivets over the entire exterior of the trailer s Look for damage to brackets, latches, tie rings, fenders, etc. s Ensure that all latches hold tight. s Look for any broken, sharp metal edges which could cut horses or people

Overall Interior The interior of your horse trailer needs your best attention.

Broken, loose or worn areas can cause serious damage to your horse during travel. An in-depth inspection can undercover potential problems and protect your horses. s Check for broken welds and loose bolts along the entire interior of the trailer. s Inspect the interior for wear and damage which could injure your horses. s Check the roof for broken bolts and rivets. s Look for sharp points and edges. s Check the floors of hay mangers for wear and damage. s Replace any trailer mats that may be torn or have worn edges which may curl up under horse’s feet. s Check the trailer floor for rotten spots, particularly along the edges and front corners. s Interior sidewalls may start to show wear and rust and should be repaired as needed. s Don’t forget to inspect the tack compartment or dressing room. Be sure to look for leaks and seal up holes and/or worn out door seals.

Electrical System Although problems in the electrical wiring of a horse trailer can be confusing at times and often need to be repaired by a technician, simple fixes and bulb replacements can be done easily. s Check your trailer electrical cable and plug for excessive wear. s Check all trailer lights and replace bulbs make electrical reapirs. s Check to make sure the left and right turn signals are correct and that your stop lights work and are bight.

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TRAILER PLUG WIRING

6 Way Connector

Nothing is worse than turning on your lights at dusk only to find that your trailer lights arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working. When you stop your rig on the side of the road, you discover that the trailer plug is damaged. It may have been snagged and pulled apart when turning, or perhaps fell out of the socket and was dragged to the bare wires. Now you must make a roadside repair.

Typically five, sometimes six wires are required to supply the trailerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electrical equipment. Know which wire goes where or keep a schematic of the trailer plug in your vehicle to avoid time and aggravation should this happen to you.

Here are simple to read wiring diagrams for both a 6-way plug and the newer 7-way plug.

This is most commonly used on horse trailers, stock trailers, and utility trailers.

When changing connectors, match the positions from old to new or better yet test for function and be sure the connector is wired to the standard code.

Also notice that the center (A) terminal is neither the brake terminal nor the ground terminal. The center terminal is listed as an auxiliary terminal and is used for either backup lights or a 12-volt (+) wire. It is recommended that the middle terminal be wired for 12 volt (+) for charging the breakaway switch battery. Breakaway switches are now pretty much required on most trailers with electric brakes and a charged battery is required for proper operation.

Wiring Code 7 Way Truck End Color Gage

Circuit Function

Black 10 or Red

12v

Green

14

Right Turn

Blue

12

Electric Brake

White

10

Ground

Small Yellow

14

Left Turn

Brown

14

Running Lights

Yellow

10

Auxiliary 12v

Wiring Code 7 Way Trailer End

Connector Interior

# Color Gage 1

1

6

2

5

Connector Interior

12v

2 Green

14

Right Turn

3

Blue

12

Electric Brake

4 White

10

Ground

Small Yellow

14

Left Turn

6 Brown

14

Running Lights

7 Yellow

10

Auxiliary 12v

5

3

4

Black 10 or Red

Circuit Function

1

6 5

2 3

4

Note: #7 is the center terminal and currently is most commonly used for backup lights

7 Way Connector

Wiring Diagram Marked Color Function

Trailer End

1

3 4

6

5

Brown

2

White Ground

3

Yellow Left Turn

4

Green

Right Turn

5

Blue

Electric Brakes

6

Black or Red

12v

2

1

Truck End

Tail Lights

4 3

6

2

5

1

Note: center terminal is 6

ROPERS: Keep this page with these diagrams handy in your vehicle in case you ever need to do a roadside repair.

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This connector style is most commonly used on RV trailers and is becoming increasingly popular on horse and utility trailers.

As you can see in the illustration, the backside of the connector body is labeled at each terminal. The labels are listed with the function assigned to that pin.

On the tow vehicle side, wire color alone should not be relied on; always test and match the function to the appropriate terminal.

The trailer side, for the most part, is wired to match the connector colors. Any plug that has been changed or extended, should be tested when replacing to make sure the function matches the terminal.

It should be noted that the center terminal is labeled as an auxiliary circuit, most commonly used for backup lights and not a ground terminal as many try to make it.

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A Trailer-Load of New Equine Haulers For 2009 Cimarron Trailers 10th Anniversary Model

Cimarron Trailers has been dedicated to building trailers that are better by design since its inception in 2000 through continuous product evaluation and improvement. To celebrate their tenth year of building trailers that are better by design, Cimarron Trailers is introducing a 10th anniversary model featuring 10 great improvements.

The 10th Anniversary Model features: • Taller Stall Dividers – 4 ½" taller dividers are now standard on all Norstar models.

• Larger 19" Tall Butt Side Windows – Because we know how important maximum airflow is to your horse, 19" tall windows are now standard on the butt side of all Norstar models.

• Maintenance Free Self-Adjusting Brakes – Cimarron strives to make our trailers as trouble free as possible so you can keep your mind on taking care of your animals rather than taking care of your rig.

• 3D Digitally Printed Graphics – Cimarron is now offering the same great graphics designs with an enhanced, 3D look.

• New Updated Decals – Now all the decals on Cimarron Trailers feature the same 3D enhanced and are all digitally printed.

• Extruded Heavy Duty Aluminum Hinge on Storm Doors – Cimarron knows how much use and abuse the doors of your trailer needs to withstand.

• 2-Bolt Coupler Height Adjustment on all Trailers over 32' in Length – The larger the trailer the greater the need for increased safety measures.

• User-Friendly Polypropylene Brush Trays – They’re easier to keep clean 40 / AUGUST 2009

than traditional aluminum brush trays, thanks to drainage holes in the bottom.

• Extruded Fenders on Stock Trailers – The new fender on Cimarron’s Lonestar stock trailers are more durable and more user friendly.

• New Extruded Saddle Rack Post Extension – The new hollow design saddle rack is stronger and is more resistant to flexing.

Sundowner Trailers Sundowner On Target with New Trailers

After setting new standards in the horse industry for over 30 years, Sundowner did it again. The new Sportman bumper pull series and the new Horizon weekender living quarters series are the most recent examples of the company’s continued commitment to innovation.

The Sportman and Horizon series will have the quality construction and warranty Sundowner is known for, but at a significantly lower price reflective of the current economic climate.

The Sportman bumper pulls features aluminum construction, including the floor and frame, and an attractive white aluminum exterior. They are 7' tall, and include graphics, LED lights, electric brakes and Dexter rubber torsion axles.

The 15" tires come with attractive wheel trim. The front tack storage room has a swing out saddle rack, bridle hooks, blanket bar and brush tray. The horse area includes Suncoated walls, floor mats, solid head and shoulder dividers, and a recessed roof vent per horse.

There is a drop down window at the head of each horse, as well as a 64" drop down window with bars on the rump side for extra ventilation.

The Horizon living quarters debuted fall 2008 in three 8' wide models, including the 11', 14' and 14' plus a 6'

slide out. Due to the overwhelming response to those trailers, two additional fully equipped weekender models were added, with 4' and 6' floor plans.

The two new Horizon models feature aluminum construction, including the floor and frame, and an attractive white aluminum exterior or extruded aluminum sides. They include LED lights, electric brakes, Dexter rubber torsion axles, and 16" radial tires with attractive wheel trim. The collapsible rear tack room features a swing out saddle rack and tack hooks. The horse area includes Suncoated walls, floor mats, solid head and shoulder dividers, a walk through door to the living quarters and a recessed roof vent per horse. There is an escape door on the first stall and drop down windows on each additional stall, as well as a sliding window on the rump wall per horse.

The Horizons interiors include all the basic amenities busy horse people desire, including an air conditioner with heat strip, 3 cubic foot refrigerator, cooktop, microwave, TV antenna, AM/FM CD player with interior and exterior speakers, toilet, shower, power roof vent, closets and much more. The 6' model includes a sofa that folds out into a bed for additional sleeping capacity.

Both the Sportman and Horizon series are lightweight, durable, attractive and affordable and have widespread appeal to horse owners from all disciplines.

For more Information contact Sundowner Trailers at 800-438-4294 or www.sundownertrailer.com

Platinum Coach Tailor-Made For Today’s Roper Platinum Coach is pleased with the response we’ve had from the team roping industry. We are continually making changes to improve the safety features of our trailers. Our new door and window design is second to none.

We hope you can stop by and see us at this year’s Cinch USTRC National

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Finals of Team Roping in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma so we can show you a few things that set our trailers apart from the rest.

Because We Care While we are in the peak of the trailering season we thought a reminder to check bearings, brakes, tire pressure, balance and lights before your next trip can save a lot of stress on the road. Hot weather, high speed, and low tire pressure are a sure formula for failure.

When its time to trade up or you need help on the road please call 888333-7215 for your nearest dealer or technical support. You will never get a recorded message with our company and if you’re one of the many Outlaw Conversion owners you now have a 24/7 number to call for technical support (877-688-5299) and that’s just another reason to make Platinum Coach and Outlaw Conversion your next trailer of choice.

We are currently joined with Best of America by Horseback, Wrangler Junior High Division of NHSRA, National High School Rodeo Association, and the Woman’s Pro Rodeo Association. We feel keeping in contact with these organizations helps us to stay in the loop on the needs and demands in the trailer industry today.

Visit us online at www.platinumcoach.net

Charmac Trailers Years of Experience Goes Into Every Charmac Trailer

Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, Charmac Trailers has been manufacturing quality horse trailers for over 30 years. The new 2010 Charmac Trailers models are available in a 2 or 3horse bumper pull and a 2 - 6 horse gooseneck, in either steel or aluminum frame and an all aluminum exterior in multiple color combinations.

Standard features include a redesigned slam latch divider adjustable saddle racks and a completely rubber

lined horse area. Also included are a onepiece aluminum roof, your choice of a wood, aluminum or optional Rumber floor, providing you with a quality trailer that is built to last.

For all of your horse trailering needs please contact you local Charmac dealer or visit us at www.charmactrailers.com.

Titan Trailer Manufacturing

• DuPont Polyurethane Paint and Primer • Global Dealer Network Consisting of Over 140 Dealers to Better Serve you • Exceptional Quality and Value

Sooner Trailers New Sooner Models Reach New Levels of Durability, Affordability

Durable, Affordable Horse Trailers Titan Trailer Manufacturing, Inc., located in Waterville, Kansas, started in 1986, and shortly after that they manufactured their first horse trailer. Since then, they have been producing an affordable longlasting trailer using rust preventative galvannealed sheet steel and Dexter Torsion EZ Lube axles. Titan sprays electronically portioned DuPont primer and DuPont Imron 2000 polyurethane paint sprayed in downdraft paint booths.

It is then cured in an infrared bake oven ensuring a durable glossy finish that will last the life of your trailer and maintain the value. Titan offers an unsurpassed five year warranty on both structure and paint. With a Titan Trailer you get the life of an aluminum trailer, but the strength and value of a steel trailer.

Today, Titan continues to expand its line of trailers to include various types of bumper pulls, goosenecks, aluminum skinned, and living quarters trailers.

Further expanding its line of horse trailers in April 2009, Titan acquired Logan Coach in Logan, Utah. With over 140 dealers located in the United States, Canada, and Australia, Titan is able to provide its customers the best quality, service and value for their dollar.

Whether you’re looking for a 2-horse bumper pull, 10-horse gooseneck, or a living quarters trailer, they have the trailer for you. To learn more about Titan Trailer, contact the dealer in your area or visit their website at www.titantrailer.com.

• 23 Years of Trailer Building Experience • Unsurpassed 5 year Structure and Paint Warranty • Rust Preventative Galvannealed Sheet Steel • Dexter Torsion EZ Lube Axles

Sooner Trailer’s latest models are poised to become popularity leaders in the horse trailer market.

The Sooner Legacy and Sooner Saratoga were created as high-end trailers at a great value. Despite their attractive price point, Sooner has also made sure that these trailers have an exceptional degree of functionality and an assortment of popular features.

The Sooner Legacy was designed with cowboys in mind. This trailer has a tough exterior, complete with an extruded nose rail. Sooner’s own full-length “Arrays” slat helps protect the trailer against the abuse of the road. The Legacy also boasts slat on the rear doors. Inside the horse area, a standard divider provides solid protection for horses.

On the other hand, the Sooner Saratoga caters to both Western and English riders. The design is similar to previous years’ Sooner Equine models, including a concealed nose rail for a sleek, stylish-looking trailer. Sooner’s “Echelon” style slat can be applied to the entire exterior or just around the horse area. Within the horse area, a slat-covered divider offers a high-end look that doesn’t skimp on safety.

Both trailers have standard highvisibility LED exterior lights. LED light strips in the horse area increase visibility for owners, too. They also have more head room in the gooseneck for greater convenience, and new axles to increase clearance height. The horse areas include hand-built drop down feed doors and a fully carpeted rear tack area. Both the Saratoga and the Legacy are available in gooseneck and living quarters models.

For more information about all of Sooner’s projects, visit their website at www.soonertrailers.com or call 1-800-800-1230.

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Trailer Manufacturer Directory Barrett Trailers, Inc. 1831 Hardcastle Boulevard, P.O. Box 1500 Purcell, OK 73080 405-527-5050 www.barrett-trailers.com Bee Trailers 524 Harrell Road Climax, Georgia 31734 800-266-2052 www.beetrailers.com Bison Mfg., Inc. 804 S. Higbee Milford, IN 46542 574-658-4161 www.bisontrailer.com Bloomer Trailers, Inc. P.O. Box 1034 Salado, TX 76571 800-390-6377 www.bloomertrailers.com Brenderup Trailers 2715 S. CR 1208 Midland, Texas 79706 800-745-1306 www.brenderuprealtrailers.com Bruton Trailers P.O. Box 1144 San Angelo, Texas 76902 325-655-5733 www.brutontrailers.com Charmac Trailers 452 South Park Avenue West P.O. Box 205 Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 800-544-7904 www.charmactrailers.com Cherokee Aluminum Trailers 11301 South I-44 Oklahoma City, OK 73173 800-654-4967 www.cherokeetrailers.net

Cimarron Trailers Mfg. P.O. Box B, Highway 62 East Chickasha, OK 73023 405-222-4800 www.cimarrontrailers.com Circle J Trailers 200 N. Kit Avenue Caldwell, ID 83605 800-CircleJ circlejtrailers.com Classic Trailer, Inc. 23365 Peckham Road Wilder, ID 83676 208-482-7581 www.classictrailersinc.com CM Trailers P.O. Box 680 200 County Road Madill, OK 73446 888-268-7577 www.cmtrailers.com Dream Coach P.O. Box 1888 Purvis, MS 39475 877-99-DREAM www.dreamcoachtrailers.com Double D Trailers Pink Hill, NC 28572 800-435-6274 www.doubledtrailers.com Elite Trailers Mfg. 7700 SW 29th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73179 405-745-5757 www.elitetrailers.com Exiss Aluminum Trailers, Inc. 900 East Trail Boulevard.

El Reno, OK 73036 877-55-EXISS www.exiss.com Featherlite Trailers Highway 63 & 9 Cresco, IA 52136 800-800-1230 www.fthr.com

Four-Star Trailers 10000 NW 10th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73127 405-324-7827 www.4startrailers.com Hart Trailers P.O. Drawer C Chickasha, OK 73023 888-810-HART www.harttrailer.com Hawk Trailers P.O. Box 270 Manawa, WI 54949 920-596-3080 www.hawktrailers.com JD Sutherland P.O. Box 1107 Rush Springs, OK 73082 877-441-2440 ww.jdsutherland.com Keifer Built, Inc. P.O. Box 88 Kanawha, IA 50447 1-888-2KIEFER www.kieferbuiltinc.com Lakota Trailer P.O. Box 219 Bristol, IN 46507 574-848-7636 www.wanarv.com Logan Coach Trailers P.O. Box 746 Logan, UT 84323 800-742-7047 www.logancoach.com Merhow Trailers 306 Depot Street Bristol, Indiana 46507 574-848-4445 www.merhow.com Miley Trailers 900 East Trail Boulevard El Reno, OK 73036 877-296-4539 www.mileytrailers.com Platinum Coach 4375 Santiam Highway SE Albany, OR 97322 888-333-7215 www.platinumcoach.net Ponderosa Trailer 1348 Highway 50 Delta, CO 81416 Arkansas: 501-354-4717 Colorado: 970-874-0544 New Mexico: 505-285-3614 www.ponderosatrailers.com

S & H Trailers Mfg 800 Industrial Drive Madill, OK 73446 800-367-5577 www.sandhtrailers.com Silverado Trailers 632 Shelly Street Springfield, OR 97477 800-644-7155 www.silveradotrailers.com Silver Lite Trailers, Inc. 1291 South A Street Springfield, OR 97477 541-744-1215 www.silverlite.com Sooner Trailers 900 East Trail Boulevard El Reno, OK 73036 800-256-6668 www.soonertrailer.com Sterling Coach 1602 SW Sterling Drive Lawton, OK 73501 580-357-6011 www.sterlingcoachllc.com Stidham Trailers P.O. Box 1691 Chickasha, OK 73023 405-244-6414 www.stidhamtrailers.com Sundowner Trailers, Inc. 9805 OK Highway 48 South Coleman, OK 73432 800-654-3879 www.sundownertrailer.com Titan Trailers Mfg. 2306 Highway 77 Waterville, KS 66548 785-363-2101 www.titantrailer.com Trails West Trailers P.O. Box 67 Preston, Idaho 83263 208-852-2200 www.trailswesttrailers.com Travalong Trailers

by Liberty, Inc. 451 Highway 9 Waterville, KS 66548 785-363-2552 www.travalong.com Turnbow Trailers P.0. Box 300 115 West Broadway Oilton, Oklahoma 74052 800-362-5659 www.turnbowtrailers.com WW Trailer P.O. Box 807 Madill, OK 73446 580-795-5571 wwtrailer.com

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North Dakota Championships Missouri Valley Fairgrounds Bismarck, ND August 15-16, 2009

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ackson* stepped down from his horse and pulled off his hat.

Wiping his brow he studied the landscape. With gold suddenly discovered in the Black Hills, Jackson knew he had better pay attention.

Things had snowballed at what was once called Missouri Crossing. The railroad had moved in and they had already renamed the town Bismarck.

Things were changing and they were changing rapidly. What he would give for a cache of gold all his own.

Climbing back on his horse Jackson hit an easy lope, hoping to make Bismarck by night fall. A thunderstorm dotted the Black Hills and he wasn’t hankering to spend the night on the prairie. A stiff drink and news of gold was more to his liking. Undoubtedly, there would be plenty of people to satisfy his thirst for information, from German immigrants to railroad engineers. Hopefully, he could do a little panning for gold and maybe end up with a small fortune.

Bismarck is situated on the east bank of the Missouri River directly across the river from Mandan. Both cities make up the core urban area of what is today called the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area. Missouri Valley Fairgrounds will welcome USTRC team ropers to the North Dakota Championships the weekend of August 15 and 16. Dale Sorge productions will play host to USTRC ropers and what a 44 / AUGUST 2009

better time to be in North Dakota than mid August. With lots of things to see and do ropers can expect a weekend filled with some great team roping and extracurricular activities to provide some fun and entertainment.

The tallest building in the state, The North Dakota State Capitol towers over the central part of Bismarck. On a clear day the structure is visible from at least twenty miles away. The Governor’s Residence is a must see and open to visitors on a daily basis. The North Dakota Heritage Center is the largest museum in the state and explores the story of life on the northern plains from prehistory to the present times. The Corridor of Time covers one million years of history in North Dakota and features fossils of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures. There is also an interesting

history of the fur trading era and the impact of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Arboretum Trail winds around the capitol grounds and moves past sixty-million-year-old petrified tree stumps plus statues and memorials that symbolize the state’s history and heritage.

If outdoor activities are more your idea of fun and entertainment there is biking, fishing, boating, skiing, birding, and, of course, just plain sightseeing to keep any visitor happy and busy for the duration of your visit. Mandan, combined with Bismarck, offers attractions from amusement parks to science and educational centers that might appeal as fun for the entire family. The area is, indeed, a gold mine of activity.

As Jackson rode his horse up to the livery in Bismarck he couldn’t help but grin. The area was a hive of activity and he figured to stay a few days and get a feel for the lay of the land. Maybe he would come away a richer man than when he rode into Bismarck.

Regardless, it was going to be a visit he wouldn’t soon forget. The same thing could well be said for USTRC team ropers when they put the Dakota Championships on their calendars for August. It will be a great place to get in some good USTRC team roping and a little vacation time as well. Don’t miss this one and plan to stay a few days once you get there. *Jackson is a fictional character for illustration purposes only.

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September 4-7, 2009 Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds Flagstaff, Arizona www.flagstaffarizona.org USTRC www.ustrc.com Three miles south of I-40 on I-17, exit 337 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Amerisuites (928) 774-8042 Hotel K Cottage Place www.cottageplace.com Restaurant K Mountain Oasis www.themenuplease.com Restaurant K Beaver Street Brewery www.beaverstreetbrewery.com Restaurant K Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant K Black Barts Steak House Saloon www.blackbartssteakhouse Restaurant K Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club www.flagstaffranch.com Golf K Aspen Valley Golf Club www.aspenvalleygolf.com Golf K Lowell Observatory www.lowell.edu Entertainment K Museum of Northern Arizona www.musnaz.org Entertainment K American Dream Tours, Inc. www.americandreamtours.com Entertainment K Absolute Bikes www.absolutebikes.net Entertainment K Theatrikos Theatre Co. www.theatrikos.com Entertainment

High Plains Regional Finals September 4-7, 2009 Frontier Park Arena Cheyenne, Wyoming - www.cheyenne.org USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Holiday Inn 307-638-4466 Hotel K Little America Hotel 1-800-445-6945 Hotel K Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant 46 / AUGUST 2009

Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com Special rate ID #00214570

K Sanford’s Grub & Pub (307) 634-3381 Restaurant K Senator’s Steakhouse Terry Bison Ranch Restaurant K Texas Roadhouse (307) 638-1234 Restaurant K Kingham Prairie View Golf Club www.cheyennecity.org Golf K Big Boy Steam Engine (307) 637-6423 Entertainment K Cheyenne Depot Museum www.cheyennedepotmuseum.org Entertainment K Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum (307) 778-7290 Entertainment K Cheyenne Gunslingers (307) 778-3133 Entertainment

Southeast Regional Finals September 4-7, 2009 Tunica Expo Center tunicaarenaexpo.com Tunica, Mississippi www.tunicatravel.com USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino www.samstowntunica.com Hotel K Blue & White Restaurant (662) 363-1371 Restaurant K Cafe Marie www.thecafemarie.com Restaurant K Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant K Tunica National Golf and Tennis (662) 357-0777 Golf K River Bend Links (662) 363-1005 Golf K Bally’s (662) 357-1500 Entertainment K Circus Circus Casino-Tunica (662) 357-1111 Entertainment K Tunica Main Street www.tunicamainstreet.com Entertainment K Tunica Museums www.tunicamuseum.com Entertainment K Gold Strike Casino (888) 245-7829 Entertainment

Southern Colorado Championships September 18-20. 2009 Colorado State Fairgrounds Pueblo, Colorado www.pueblo.us Kenny and Marsha Zamora (505) 425-3850 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Hampton Inn and Suites at Southgate (719) 566-1726 Hotel K Microtel Inn (719) 242-2020 Hotel K La Renaissance www.larenaissancerestaurant.com Restaurant K DJ’s Steak House www.djssteakhouse.net Restaurant K Tony’s Chop House (719) 744-0328 Restaurant K Red Lobster www.redlobster.com Restaurant K Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill www.applebees.com Restaurant K Chili’s Grill & Bar www.chilis.com Restaurant K Walkingstick Golf Course www.golfinpueblo.com Golf K Desert Hawk Golf Course at Pueblo West www.golfinpueblo.com Golf K Fun Putter Park (719) 566-0474 Entertainment K Sangre De Cristo Arts www.sdc-arts.org Entertainment K El Pueblo History Museum www.coloradohistory.org Entertainment K The Downtown Bar www.thedowntownbar.com Entertainment

Mesquite Classic September 18-20, 2009 Mesquite Fairgrounds Mesquite, Nevada www.visitmesquite.com Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Company (208) 251-3170 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Virgin River 1(800) 346-7721 Hotel K Los Lupes Restaurant (702) 346-5280 Restaurant

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K Katherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse www.casablancaresort.com Restaurant K Charmaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse (702) 346-5232 Restaurant K Buffaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest CafĂŠ (702) 346-1818 Restaurant K Wolf Creek Golf Club www.golfwolfcreek.com Golf K Oasis Resort Casino Golf Spa www.oasisresort.com Golf K Peppermill Resort Hotel & Casino www.oasisresort.com Golf K Virgin Valley Heritage Museum www.mesquitenv.com Entertainment K Play-Offs Sports Pub 551 W Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite Entertainment K Virgin River Hotel Casino www.virginriver.com Entertainment

Texas Plains Classic Date: September 25-27, 2009 Taylor County Expo Center www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com Abilene, Texas www.abilenetx.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Whitten Inn 1(800) 880-7666 Hotel K Joe Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit Bar-B-Que www.joeallens.com Restaurant

K Abueloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Food Embassy www.abuelos.com Restaurant K Texas Roadhouse - Abilene www.texasroadhouse.com Restaurant K Lytle Land & Cattle Co. www.lytlelandandcattle.com Restaurant K Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant K Diamondback Golf Club www.diamondbackgolfclub.biz Golf K Abilene Country Club www.abilenecountryclub.com Golf K Zoo of Abilene www.frontiertexas.com Entertainment K National Center For Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Illustrated Literature www.nccil.org Entertainment K Paramount Theatre www.paramount-abilene.org Entertainment K Town & Country Drive-In www.towncountrydrivein.com Entertainment K Midnight Rodeo www.midnightrodeo3.com Entertainment

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Includes your distinctive Gold Spur card complete with your name, USTRC ID number and handicap classification.

You will also receive monthly issues of SuperLooper Magazine, as well as all the regular services offered by the USTRC.

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USTRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier value-added membership package. Available to ropers 18 years of age or older. Only ropers 21 years of age or older will be eligible to compete in Gold Plus ropings.

The double number membership includes everything in the Gold Spur membership, but with classification numbers issued for both heading and heeling. For those wishing to receive a dual classification for the first time or has an expired double number, please complete the information on the following page.

The USTRC Gold Plus membership is our premium membership package. If you want value-added benefits, this is the membership package for you! Included are all the features of the Gold Spur membership PLUS extended privileges and services to meet the special needs of those who value convenience! Any Gold Spur or first-time member may purchase an upgrade to a Gold Plus membership at any time. Following are the extended privileges and services provided with your Gold Plus membership.

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Available to immediate family members residing in the same household ONLY. &KLOGUHQ PXVW EH \HDUV RI DJH RU \RXQJHU at time of application. Please add the names, birth date, Social Security number, USTRC ID number (if renewal) and the relationship of the family member to the primary Gold Spur member (son, daughter, spouse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; legal proof required) in the space provided on the application form.

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Same as the Gold Spur membership, with your SuperLooper Magazine sent USPS Foreign Mail Service.

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GOLD PLUS ROPINGS At all USTRC sanctioned events across the country there will be a Gold Plus roping.

Only Gold Plus members are eligible to rope.

The top three Average winners in the #12 DQG WKH ZLOO UHFHLYH *ROG 3OXV 6KRRW 2XW positions to be used at the USTRC National Finals. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter.

CHECK WRITING PRIVILEGES As a Gold Plus member, you will have check writing privileges at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;cash onlyâ&#x20AC;? ropings and for incomplete entries paid at the roping office. Everyone else will be cash only, except for pre-entry ropings through the USTRC National Office.

1-800 DIRECT CALLING

At the touch of your phone, you can contact the USTRC Gold Plus service representative.

It has never been quicker or easier to handle questions and problems or to enter a roping.

PHONE ENTRIES Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about filling out entry forms.

Your Gold Plus service representative will take your entries over the phone and charge your fees to your Visa or MasterCard. (A 3% service charge will be billed to your account for credit card entries.)

DOUBLE NUMBERS Forget about filling out the form or sending the double number application fee for a dual classification. The application fee is waived for Gold Plus members and the Gold Plus service representative will take your request for a double number over the phone. (Also available to additional family members.)

APPEALs SERVICE Think your classification is too high? If you meet the necessary requirements, your Gold Plus service representative will file the necessary appeal forms with no hassle and no application fee, with one phone call at H[W

LATE ENTRIES Miss the pre-entry deadline? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t panic!

As a Gold Plus member, you may enter up to one week after the regular pre-entry postmark deadline without paying late fees (NFTR entries may be excluded.) Just phone your entries in and your fees will be charged to your credit card. (Full payment must be made for team.)

NEED A PARTNER? To the extent possible, the Gold Plus service representative will make every effort to get you just the right-numbered partner to replace the one who had to cancel.

PERSONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY & INSURANCE SERVICES This policy is automatic for all Gold Plus members. By purchasing a Gold Plus PHPEHUVKLS \RX ZLOO UHFHLYH personal liability coverage for any horserelated accident while using the USTRC FODVVLILFDWLRQ FDUG ZLWK GHDWK RU GLVDEOHPHQW FRYHUDJH DQG IRU loss of one or more fingers. In addition, Gold Plus members will get the USTRC discounts on the horse mortality insurance and other insurance services. (Not available to additional family members or spouses.

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STALL SERVICE Want your stalls ready and waiting when you get there? When advertised at selected ropings, Gold Plus members will be the beneficiaries of our Gold Plus stall reservation service. Stalls will be limited to two per Gold Plus member.

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New Mexico State FAIRGROUNDS Albuquerque NEW MEXICO

ANYONE CAN ENTER You do not have to be qualified to enter the Southwest Regional Preliminaries All entries must be postmarked by

JULY 31, 2009 Draw positions will be available on 8/12/2009 at the USTRC website: www.ustrc.com

Prizes

2008 Total Payout $442,780 Cash & Prizes

Will Accept One Rotation of Late/Incomplete Entries per Division

SHOOT-OUT PRIZES

PRELIMINARY PRIZES

12 TROPHY MARTIN SADDLES ◆ Average winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

12 TROPHY CUSTOM MARTIN SADDLES ◆ Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE

◆ 2nd Place Average winners of #13, #12, #11,

Gold Plus Créme De La Créme High Point Bonus Prize Special Edition (1 of 7) Gist Gold Buckle

Century Bonus in the Gold Plus Roping

22 TROPHY GIST BUCKLES #10 & #9 ◆ Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus 10 TROPHY SADDLE PADS WITH TOOLED LEATHERS ◆ 3rd Place Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 4 TROPHY GIST BITS Average winners of Open & #15

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This is a Pre-Entry Event 2009 USTRC membership required and may be purchased on your entry form, or at this event before you rope.

Guaranteed Minimums

16Shoot-Out 5 NationalPositions $5,000 to Average Winners of the Open

$5,000 to Average Winners of the #15 Shoot-Out

$10,000 to Average Winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 Shoot-Outs

09 Southwest Regionals:West Coast Reg. 20055 5/5/09 1:45 PM Page 57

Preliminary Ropings ◆ Any current USTRC member may enter the Preliminaries. ◆ #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9: 4-steer Average, (Incentive will be determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter two times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of two entries in each roping. ◆ #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive, 4-steer Average (Incentive determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter twice, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of two entries. $6,000 in Flex Earnings will be awarded to teams placing 1st through 5th in the Average and Incentive Average. ◆ The top five placing teams in the Average of the Regional Preliminary ropings will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings. ◆ Teams placing in the top 5 percent in the Average of the Preliminary ropings, will automatically earn a position in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid. ◆ The top five Incentive winners in the #15, #13, #12, #11 and #10 of the Regional Preliminary roping, will earn positions in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid. ◆ The top five Incentive teams of the #9 division will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

Produced by USTRC For information call 254/968-0002

Roper Outerwear Southwest Open ◆ Double US Open Tour points awarded to 1st through 10th place in the Average. ◆ 5-steer Average, progressive after two. Entry fee is $200/roper, enter two times Incentive is a #15 and will be determined on four-head.

Stalls Available

Thursday, Aug. 13

10:00 a.m.

Open (with #15 Incentive) #15 (with #14 Incentive) #15 Shoot-Out

Friday, Aug. 14

9:00 a.m.

#13 (with #12 Incentive) #13 Shoot-Out Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) #12 (with #11 Incentive)

Junior Looper Roping

Saturday, Aug. 15

9:00 a.m.

#12 Shoot-Out #11 (with #10 Incentive) #11 Shoot-Out #10 (with #9 Incentive)

Sunday, Aug. 16

9:00 a.m.

#10 Shoot-Out #9 (with #8 Incentive) #9 Shoot-Out

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

BUCKLES IN FOUR DIVISIONS: 5 & under; 6 & 7; 8 & 9; 10-12 years old

Reservations will be taken from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

All others are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Host Hotel Hyatt Place 6901 Arvada NE 505/872-9000 Ask for USTRC Roper Rate Located off Louisiana across from Coronado Mall 2 miles from event All suite hotel frig/micro/coffee in all rooms Free hot breakfast buffet Free high-speed internet access

Current Coggins Required I-40 exit onto Louisiana Blvd. south which runs right into the fairgrounds.

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Louisiana Blvd.

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◆ Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out requires $2,000 of available earnings, which may come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. You may use a portion (increments of $100) of Available Earnings (sum of Flex Earnings and Applied Earnings) toward a Shoot-Out qualification. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in Available Earnings and the Heeler has $600 in Available Earnings, they can combine their Available Earnings to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out. ◆ No more than two entries per roper is allowed in each division of the Shoot-Out roping. ◆ Shoot-Out ropings will be progressive after one in all ropings. Entry fee is $150 per roper. ◆ #15 and #13 Shoot-Outs are five-steer Averages. #12, #11, #10 and #9 are four-steer Averages. ◆ All teams that qualify to the short round will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

Lomas Blvd.

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AUGUST 27 THROUGH 30, 2009

Winnemucca EVENTS CENTER Winnemucca NEVADA

ANYONE CAN ENTER You do not have to be qualified to enter the Northwest Regional Preliminaries All entries must be postmarked by

AUGUST 14, 2009 Draw positions will be available on 8/25/2009 at the USTRC website: www.ustrc.com

Prizes

2008 Total Payout $278,218 Sponso r Winnemed by Cash & Prizes VisConventiouncc&a

Will Accept One Rotation of Late/Incomplete Entries per Division

SHOOT-OUT PRIZES

PRELIMINARY PRIZES

12 TROPHY MARTIN SADDLES u Average winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

12 TROPHY CUSTOM MARTIN SADDLES u Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE

22 TROPHY GIST BUCKLES u 2nd Place Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 u Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus

Gold Plus Créme De La Créme High Point Bonus Prize Special Edition (1 of 7) Gist Gold Buckle

Century Bonus in the Gold Plus Roping

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10 TROPHY SADDLE PADS WITH TOOLED LEATHERS u 3rd Place Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 4 TROPHY GIST BITS u Average winners of Open & #15

This is a Pre-Entry Event 2009 USTRC membership required and may be purchased on your entry form, or at this event before you rope.

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Guaranteed Minimums

165 National Shoot-Out Positions $5,000 to Average Winners of the Open

$5,000 to Average Winners of the #15 Shoot-Out

$10,000 to Average Winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 Shoot-Outs

09 Northwest Regionals:West Coast Reg. 20055 7/8/09 9:13 AM Page 55

Preliminary Ropings u Any current USTRC member may enter the Preliminaries. u #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9: 4-steer Average, (Incentive will be determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter two times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of two entries in each roping. u #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive, 4-steer Average (Incentive determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter twice, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of two entries. $6,000 in Flex Earnings will be awarded to teams placing 1st through 5th in the Average and Incentive Average. u The top five placing teams in the Average of the Regional Preliminary ropings will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings. u Teams placing in the top 5 percent in the Average of the Preliminary ropings, will automatically earn a position in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid. u The top five Incentive winners in the #15, #13, #12, #11 and #10 of the Regional Preliminary roping, will earn positions in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid. u The top five Incentive teams of the #9 division will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

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Roper Outerwear Northwest Open

For information call

u Double US Open Tour points awarded to 1st through 10th place in the Average. u 5-steer Average, progressive after two. Entry fee is $200/roper, enter two times.

Incentive is a #15 and will be determined on four-head.

208/ 251-3170 or 254/968-0002

Stalls Available

Shoot-Out Ropings u Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out requires $2,000 of available earnings, which may come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. You may use a portion (increments of $100) of Available Earnings (sum of Flex Earnings and Applied Earnings) toward a Shoot-Out qualification. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in Available Earnings and the Heeler has $600 in Available Earnings, they can combine their Available Earnings to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out. u No more than two entries per roper is allowed in each division of the Shoot-Out roping. u Shoot-Out ropings will be progressive after one in all ropings. Entry fee is $150 per roper. u #15 and #13 Shoot-Outs are five-steer Averages. #12, #11, #10 and #9 are four-steer Averages. u All teams that qualify to the short round will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

Reservations will be taken from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

All others are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Host Hotel Winners 1-800-648-4770

Red Lion Inn

Schedule

1-800-633-6435

Thursday, Aug. 27

10:00 a.m.

Open (with #15 Incentive) #15 (with #14 Incentive) #15 Shoot-Out

Friday, Aug. 28

9:00 a.m.

#13 (with #12 Incentive) #13 Shoot-Out Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) #12 (with #11 Incentive)

Junior Looper Roping

Saturday, Aug. 29

9:00 a.m.

Current Coggins Required

#12 Shoot-Out #11 (with #10 Incentive) #11 Shoot-Out #10 (with #9 Incentive)

Sunday, Aug. 30 #10 Shoot-Out #9 (with #8 Incentive) #9 Shoot-Out

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

BUCKLES IN FOUR DIVISIONS: 5 & under; 6 & 7; 8 & 9; 10-12 years old

9:00 a.m.

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HIGH PLAINS

EYENNE, WY

Regionals

SEPTEMBER 4 THROUGH 7, 2009

Frontier Park ARENA Cheyenne WYOMING

ANYONE CAN ENTER You do not have to be qualified to enter the High Plains Regional Preliminaries All entries must be postmarked by

AUGUST 21, 2009 Draw positions will be available on 9/2/2009 at the USTRC website: www.ustrc.com

Prizes

2008 Total Payout $384,357 Cash & Prizes

Will Accept One Rotation of Late/Incomplete Entries per Division

SHOOT-OUT PRIZES

PRELIMINARY PRIZES

12 TROPHY MARTIN SADDLES u Average winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

12 TROPHY CUSTOM MARTIN SADDLES u Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE

22 TROPHY GIST BUCKLES u 2nd Place Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 u Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus

Gold Plus Créme De La Créme High Point Bonus Prize Special Edition (1 of 7) Gist Gold Buckle

Century Bonus in the Gold Plus Roping

10 TROPHY SADDLE PADS WITH TOOLED LEATHERS u 3rd Place Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 4 TROPHY GIST BITS u Average winners of Open & #15

This is a Pre-Entry Event 2009 USTRC membership required and may be purchased on your entry form, or at this event before you rope.

Guaranteed Minimums

165 National Shoot-Out Positions $5,000 to Average Winners of the Open

$5,000 to Average Winners of the #15 Shoot-Out

$10,000 to Average Winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 Shoot-Outs

09 High Plains Regionals:West Coast Reg. 20055 6/8/09 5:54 PM Page 57

Preliminary Ropings u Any current USTRC member may enter the Preliminaries. u #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9: 4-steer Average, (Incentive will be determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter two times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of two entries in each roping. u #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive, 4-steer Average (Incentive determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter twice, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of two entries. $6,000 in Flex Earnings will be awarded to teams placing 1st through 5th in the Average and Incentive Average. u The top five placing teams in the Average of the Regional Preliminary ropings will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings. u Teams placing in the top 5 percent in the Average of the Preliminary ropings, will automatically earn a position in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid. u The top five Incentive winners in the #15, #13, #12, #11 and #10 of the Regional Preliminary roping, will earn positions in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid. u The top five Incentive teams of the #9 division will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

Roper Outerwear High Plains Open

Shoot-Out Ropings

Saturday, Sept. 5

9:00 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 7

Little America Hotel & Resort 2800 West Lincolnway 1-800-445-6945 Western Gold Grill and Lounge Located where I-80 & I-25 connect.

Five minutes from event.

Tremendous parking available.

Current Coggins Required Remote Parking with Shuttle Service to Frontier Park

9:00 a.m.

25

East of I-25 between exits 11 & 12 F.E. Warren Air Force Base

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

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#13 (with #12 Incentive) #13 Shoot-Out Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) #12 (with #11 Incentive)

9:00 a.m.

Host Hotels

Hynds Blvd.

Open (with #15 Incentive) #15 (with #14 Incentive) #15 Shoot-Out

Sunday, Sept. 6

Reservations will be taken from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

All others are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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u Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out requires $2,000 of available earnings, which may come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. You may use a portion (increments of $100) of Available Earnings (sum of Flex Earnings and Applied Earnings) toward a Shoot-Out qualification. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in Available Earnings and the Heeler has $600 in Available Earnings, they can combine their Available Earnings to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out. u No more than two entries per roper is allowed in each division of the Shoot-Out roping. u Shoot-Out ropings will be progressive after one in all ropings. Entry fee is $150 per roper. u #15 and #13 Shoot-Outs are five-steer Averages. #12, #11, #10 and #9 are four-steer Averages. u All teams that qualify to the short round will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

10:00 a.m.

254/968-0002

Stalls Available

u Double US Open Tour points awarded to 1st through 10th place in the Average. u 5-steer Average, progressive after two. Entry fee is $200/roper, enter two times.

Incentive is a #15 and will be determined on four-head.

Friday, Sept. 4

Produced by USTRC For information call

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Tunica EXPO CENTER Tunica MISSISSIPPI

ANYONE CAN ENTER You do not have to be qualified to enter the Southeast Regional Preliminaries All entries must be postmarked by

AUGUST 21, 2009 Draw positions will be available on 9/2/2009 at the USTRC website: www.ustrc.com

Prizes

2008 Total Payout $397,178 Cash & Prizes

Will Accept One Rotation of Late/Incomplete Entries per Division

SHOOT-OUT PRIZES

PRELIMINARY PRIZES

12 TROPHY MARTIN SADDLES u Average winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

12 TROPHY CUSTOM MARTIN SADDLES u Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE

22 TROPHY GIST BUCKLES u 2nd Place Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 u Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus

Gold Plus Créme De La Créme High Point Bonus Prize Special Edition (1 of 7) Gist Gold Buckle

Century Bonus in the Gold Plus Roping

10 TROPHY SADDLE PADS WITH TOOLED LEATHERS u 3rd Place Average winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 4 TROPHY GIST BITS u Average winners of Open & #15

This is a Pre-Entry Event 2009 USTRC membership required and may be purchased on your entry form, or at this event before you rope.

Guaranteed Minimums

165 National Shoot-Out Positions $5,000 to Average Winners of the Open

$5,000 to Average Winners of the #15 Shoot-Out

$10,000 to Average Winners of #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 Shoot-Outs

09 Southeast Regionals:West Coast Reg. 20055 7/8/09 9:28 AM Page 59

Preliminary Ropings u Any current USTRC member may enter the Preliminaries. u #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9: 4-steer Average, (Incentive will be determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter two times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of two entries in each roping. u #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive, 4-steer Average (Incentive determined on 3-steer Average), progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter twice, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive for a maximum of two entries. $6,000 in Flex Earnings will be awarded to teams placing 1st through 5th in the Average and Incentive Average. u The top five placing teams in the Average of the Regional Preliminary ropings will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings. u Teams placing in the top 5 percent in the Average of the Preliminary ropings, will automatically earn a position in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid. u The top five Incentive winners in the #15, #13, #12, #11 and #10 of the Regional Preliminary roping, will earn positions in the Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees paid. u The top five Incentive teams of the #9 division will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

Roper Outerwear Southeast Open

Shoot-Out Ropings

Schedule

u Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out requires $2,000 of available earnings, which may come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. You may use a portion (increments of $100) of Available Earnings (sum of Flex Earnings and Applied Earnings) toward a Shoot-Out qualification. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in Available Earnings and the Heeler has $600 in Available Earnings, they can combine their Available Earnings to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out. u No more than two entries per roper is allowed in each division of the Shoot-Out roping. u Shoot-Out ropings will be progressive after one in all ropings. Entry fee is $150 per roper. u #15 and #13 Shoot-Outs are five-steer Averages. #12, #11, #10 and #9 are four-steer Averages. u All teams that qualify to the short round will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

10:00 a.m.

Open (with #15 Incentive) #15 (with #14 Incentive) #15 Shoot-Out

Saturday, Sept. 5

8:00 a.m.

#13 (with #12 Incentive) #13 Shoot-Out Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) #12 (with #11 Incentive)

Junior Looper Roping

Sunday, Sept. 6

8:00 a.m.

#12 Shoot-Out #11 (with #10 Incentive) #11 Shoot-Out #10 (with #9 Incentive)

Monday, Sept. 7 #10 Shoot-Out #9 (with #8 Incentive) #9 Shoot-Out

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

BUCKLES IN FOUR DIVISIONS: 5 & under; 6 & 7; 8 & 9; 10-12 years old

254/968-0002

Stalls Available

u Double US Open Tour points awarded to 1st through 10th place in the Average. u 5-steer Average, progressive after two. Entry fee is $200/roper, enter two times.

Incentive is a #15 and will be determined on four-head.

Friday, Sept. 4

Produced by USTRC For information call

8:00 a.m.

Reservations will be taken from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

All others are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Host Hotel Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town Hotel & Casino - Tunica 800-456-0711 Ask for USTRC Group Rate.

Use Group Code USTI09A Must reserve before August 17, 2009 to receive Group Rate.

Current Coggins Required Credit card payment will NOT be accepted on site at this event Directions: From Missouri, Arkansas and western routes: From I-55 across the Mississippi River.

In Memphis exit from I-55 South to US Hwy. 61 South (exit 7, Third Street/Vicksburg.)

19 miles to Tunica.

From Jackson and southern routes: Travel north on I-55 to Hwy. 304 West (exit 280, Hernando.)

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2009 ENTRY FORM Page 2

Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise.

Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence.

Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same.

(If contestant is a minor, entry form must be signed by parent and/or guardian)

Signed ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Parent or Guardian

Roper comments or additional information:

SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 61

USTRC ENTRY FORM • REGIONAL PRELIMINARY

USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive.

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2009 REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM • ANYONE CAN ENTER

USTRC ENTRY FORM • REGIONAL PRELIMINARY

REGIONAL PRELIMINARY SOUTHWEST - NM NORTHWEST – NV HIGH PLAINS – WY SOUTHEAST – MS

MUST CHECK ONE OF THE ABOVE.

Team Roper’s Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ID No. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone No. (

) _____________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ATTENTION: YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR OWN AND YOUR PARTNER’S USTRC ID#.

• Entries must be postmarked by the Friday two weeks prior to the date of the roping you are entering to avoid late charges. Payments must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks WILL NOT be accepted from members who have written bad checks in the past.

• Entries postmarked after the deadline must include a $40 per team late fee, and must be paid with cashier’s check or money order only!

• Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY, P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, TX 76401. For Roping or Classification Information call the USTRC National Office, 254/968-0002.

★ Open Roping • (#15 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries Guaranteed Minimum $5,000 to the Average Winners

• $200/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

★ #15 Roping • (#14 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $150/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

★ #13 Roping • (#12 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $150/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

★ Gold Plus #12 Roping • (#10 Incentive) • Must be 21 years of age or older to rope. Maximum of 2 entries • $150/Roper

Must preenter to avoid late fees.

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

★ #12 Roping • (#11 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $150/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

★ #11 Roping • (#10 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $150/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

★ #10 Roping • (#9 Inc, is capped at #5) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $150/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

★ #9 Roping, capped at #5 • (#8 Inc.) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $150/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS By returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading and understanding the release form on the back of this entry.

62 / AUGUST 2009

HEELER

check n if paid

Late fees $ _______________

2009 GOLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP ($300.00) ID# ___________ $ _______________ 2009 GOLD SPUR CLUB MEMBERSHIP ($80.00) ID# ___________ $ ______________ (Includes SuperLooper Subscription) TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED

$ _________________

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REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT

2009 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT ENTRY FORM

SOUTHWEST - NM NORTHWEST – NV HIGH PLAINS – WY SOUTHEAST – MS

• Entries must be postmarked by the Friday two weeks prior to Team Roper’s Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ the date of the roping you are entering to avoid late charges.

MUST CHECK ONE OF THE ABOVE.

EACH ENTRY MUST INDICATE CONTRIBUTION FROM AVAILABLE EARNINGS - THAT CONTRIBUTION CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS! EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE BOTH ROPERS ID#.

#15 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $5,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#13 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $10,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#12 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $10,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#11 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $10,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#10 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $10,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#9 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT capped at a #5• GUARANTEED MINIMUM $10,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ____________ HEELER $____________ ____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS By returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading and understanding the release form on the standard entry form.

HEELER

check n if paid

Late Fees $ ________ TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ __________

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USTRC ENTRY FORM • REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT

Payments must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks WILL NOT be accepted ID No. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ from members who have written bad checks in the past.

• Entries postmarked after the deadline must include a $40 per Phone No. ( ) _____________________________________________________________________________________ team late fee, and must be paid with cashier’s check or money order only!

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY, P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, TX 76401. For Roping or Classification Information call the USTRC National Office, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 254/968-0002.

• Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out requires $2,000 of available earnings, which may come from either partner or a contribution from both partners.

You may use a portion (increments of $100) of Available Earnings (sum of Flex Earnings and Applied Earnings) toward a Shoot-Out qualification.

For example, if the Header has $1,400 in Available Earnings and the Heeler has $600 in Available Earnings, they can combine their Available Earnings to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out. • Visit the USTRC Website at www.ustrc.com and check your Available Earnings.

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USTRC ENTRY FORM • REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT

2009 ENTRY FORM Page 2 USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive.

Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise.

Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence.

Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same.

(If contestant is a minor, entry form must be signed by parent and/or guardian)

Signed ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Parent or Guardian

Roper comments or additional information:

64 / AUGUST 2009

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Preliminaries H Pre-entry only.

H Top 20 teams or 5% H $250/roper in all divisions. (whichever is greater) H Maximum of 2 entries. advance to Short Round.

H 5-steer Average in the Open. H All eligible teams to Short Round will H 4-steer Average in the #15, advance to Shoot-Out except in the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9.

Open Division. 2010 US Open Tour H Progressive after 1. points will be awarded through H Incentives in all divisions.

10th place.

H Top five Incentive teams advance to Shoot-Out.

Roper Outerwear US Open H Pre-entry only.

H $1,000/roper, must qualify, enter once.

H 5 full rounds, 6-steer Average.

Specialty Ropings Shoot-Outs H Pre-entry only.

H All divisions $300/roper, enter twice.

H 5-steer Average in the #15 & #13.

H 4-steer Average in the #12, #11, #10, #9, #8 & Gold Plus #12 and #10.

H All divisions progressive after 1.

H All divisions the top 30 teams advance to Short Round.

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USTRC MEMBERS WELCOME! Must be current at time of entry

USTRC FINALS

SCHEDULE

H Pre-entry only.

H Cruel Girl Championships is a #11 with a #9 Incentive.

H Century is a #11 with a #9 Incentive, both ends 50 or over.

H $200/roper, enter twice.

H 4-steer Average, progressive after 1.

Begin each day at 8 a.m.

Saturday, October 24

Tuesday, October 27

Friday, October 30

Open Preliminary #15 Preliminary #15 Shoot-Out

#12 Shoot-Out #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

#11 Shoot-Out #10 Preliminary

Wednesday, October 28

Saturday, October 31

Sunday, October 25

Century Championship #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

#10 Shoot-Out #9 Preliminary

Thursday, October 29

Sunday, November 1

Cruel Girl Championship #11 Preliminary

#9 Shoot-Out #8 Shoot-Out

#13 Preliminary Roper Outerwear US Open

Monday, October 26 #13 Shoot-Out #12 Preliminary

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All Entries must be postmarked by September 25, 2009 to avoid late fees!

October 2 is the deadline for Gold Plus phone entries.

No entries will be accepted after October 2.

Draw positions available October 16, 2009 254/968-0002, ext 1.

CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED

Sponsors

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OKC STATE FAIR COLISEUM (Main Arena) 24

25

26

saturday 8 a.m.

sunday 8 a.m.

monday 8 a.m.

tuesday wednesday thursday 8 a.m.

8 a.m.

8 a.m.

27

28

29

Open Preliminary

#13 Preliminary

#13 Shoot-Out

#12 Shoot-Out

Century Cruel Girl Championship Championship

I M M E D I A T E LY #15 Roper Outerwear #12 Preliminary US Open Preliminary (All Rounds)

#12 Gold Plus

31

1

saturday 8 a.m.

sunday 8 a.m.

#11 Shoot-Out

#10 Shoot-Out

#9 Shoot-Out

FOLLOWING

#10 Gold Plus

I M M E D I A T E LY #15 Shoot-Out

30 friday 8 a.m.

#11 Preliminary

#10 Preliminary

NRS Jr. Looper Shoot-Out

#8 Shoot-Out

FOLLOWING

4 Ropin Ranch 4 Ropin Ranch Preview of Horse Sale Sale Horses

#9 Preliminary

BARN #8 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS (2nd Arena) 24

25

26

27

saturday 8 a.m.

sunday 8 a.m.

monday 8 a.m.

tuesday 8 a.m.

Open & #15 S/O Rds 2 & 4 #15 Rds 2 & 3

#13 Rds 2 & 3

#13 Shoot-Out Rds 2 & 4 #12 Rds 2 & 3

Rds 2 & 3

28

29

30

31

1

friday 8 a.m.

saturday 8 a.m.

sunday 8 a.m.

Rds 2 & 3

Rds 2 & 3

Rds 2 & 3

wednesday thursday 8 a.m.

8 a.m.

Rds 2 & 3

Rds 2 & 3

BARN #6 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS 25

26

27

28

29

30

31

sunday 9 a.m.

monday 9 a.m.

tuesday 9 a.m.

wednesday 9 a.m.

thursday 9 a.m.

friday 9 a.m.

saturday 9 a.m.

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

USTRC Challenge

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24

25

26

27

28

29

30

friday 9 a.m.

saturday 9 a.m.

sunday 9 a.m.

monday 9 a.m.

tuesday 9 a.m.

wednesday 9 a.m.

thursday 9 a.m.

friday 9 a.m.

Open #15 #13

#13 #12 #11

#12 #11 #10

#11 #10 #9 - capped at #5

#11 #10 #9 - capped at #5

#11 #10 #9 - capped at #5

#10 #9 - capped at #5 #8 - capped at #4

#9 - capped at #5 #8 - capped at #4

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STALL RESERVATIONS Please make sure that this form has been filled out clearly and completely. Your stall confirmation will be mailed the week of October 5, 2009.

Please print this information clearly!

YOUR NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________ ID NUMBER: _________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________________ ST:_____________ ZIP:_______________ EVENING PHONE: (

) _________________________

DAYTIME PHONE: (

) ____________________________

CELL PHONE: (

) ____________________________

STALL FEES

$20 per night • $12 ONE-TIME PRE-BEDDING FEE REQUIRED FOR EACH STALL (8 cubic feet).

Gold Plus members may make reservations by phone on or before October 2, 2009, (but not after.)

All other reservations must be postmarked on or before September 25, 2009 (no exceptions.)

Reservations not accepted after October 2.

INDICATE THE NUMBER OF HORSES AND NIGHTS YOUR HORSE(S) WILL BE STAYING FRI 10/23

SAT 10/24

SUN 10/25

MON 10/26

WED 10/28

THUR 10/29

FRI 10/30

SAT 10/31

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Number of nights _________

CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED • If your plans change and you need to cancel please notify the USTRC (254/968-0002) before Oct. 9. No refunds will be made after Oct. 9.

• Stall check-in time is 10:00 a.m. daily.

• Stall check-out and lock-down time will be at 9:00 a.m. daily. Extended stay will be on an availability basis only.

• After 9:00 a.m. a $30.00 fine per stall will be charged for lock-downs.

• One horse per stall.

• No portable pens will be allowed.

• All stalls will be pre-bedded.

• Horses will not be allowed to be tied to trailers overnight. Any horses left tied to trailers will be stalled by security and owner will be charged $30 per horse/per day.

$12/per stall required for 8 cubic feet of bedding

TUE 10/27

x $20 x no. of horses ________ = ______________ $12 x no. of horses ________ = ______________ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ______________

Over 400 RV spaces with all hookups plus showers and restrooms available on Fairgrounds, first-come first-served basis.

No reservations, on-site rental only at OKC

This reservation form must be completed in its entirety and mailed with payment.

Please make check or money orders payable to USTRC or complete the credit card information and postmark by September 25: Mail to: USTRC Finals Stalls, P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, Texas 76401 National Office: 254/968-0002 VISA/MASTERCARD PAYMENT INFORMATION: Cardholder _________________________________________________________________ Visa/MC Acct. #_________________________________ Exp. Date ___________ Signature ___________________________________________________________________

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SPECIALTY ROPINGS OKLAHOMA CITY

FAIRGROUNDS

Tuesday, October 27 • #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Wednesday, October 28 • #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

GOLD PLUS

SHOOT-OUTS

Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) Entry Fees: $300/roper 4-head • Progressive after 1 • Maximum of 2 entries in each division Only Gold Plus members are eligible to compete.

Eligibility for this roping may be through Gold Plus Membership, Flex Earnings, USTRC Gold Plus roping or USTRC Challenge roping.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 #11 with (#9 Incentive capped at a #5)

USTRC CENTURY

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Both ends 50 or over Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) Entry fees: $200/roper 4-head • Progressive after 1 • Maximum of 2 entries 1st through 3rd place in Average and 1st place in Incentive Average will receive National Shoot-Out /Flex Earnings positions in the #11 and #9 respectively.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 #11 with (#9 Incentive capped at a #5)

CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) Four steer Average • Progressive after one Maximum of 2 entries • $200/Roper Champions will receive trophy Martin saddles and a complete Cruel Girl wardrobe plus $1,000 cash courtesy of Cruel Girl.

1st through 3rd place in Average and 1st place in Incentive Average will receive National Shoot-Out /Flex Earnings in the #11 and #9 respectively.

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GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUTS $300/Roper CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS $200/Roper CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPS $200/Roper

SPECIALTY ROPINGS

All entries for specialty ropings must be POSTMARKED by Fri., Sept. 25, 2009.

All entries mailed after Sept. 25, 2009 must include a $40/team late fee and payment must be made with money order or cashier’s check.

ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCT. 2, 2009.

Gold Plus entries: Only those Gold Plus members who have qualified for the Gold Plus Shoot-Outs, and their selected partners, may enter the Gold Plus Shoot-Outs. Gold Plus members may qualify and enter each Gold Plus Shoot-Out division up to two times.

Cruel Girl/Century entries: May enter as Incentive teams, Non-Incentive teams or a combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive teams for a maximum of 2 entries in each roping.

ENTRY FORM PRE-ENTRY ONLY

Roper’s Name ____________________________________________ USTRC ID# __________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ Phone # ____________________________________ ________________________________________________ EACH ENTRY MUST INDICATE CONTRIBUTION FROM AVAILABLE EARNINGS - THAT CONTRIBUTION CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS! EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE BOTH ROPERS ID#.

#12 GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUT • OCTOBER 27

• OKC Main Coliseum • $300/roper • Enter 2X

1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

_____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ __________________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

_____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ __________________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

#10 GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUT •

check n if paid

OCTOBER 28 • OKC Main Coliseum • $300/roper • Enter 2X

1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

_____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ __________________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

_____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ __________________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPS •

check n if paid

OCTOBER 28 • #11 with (#9 Incentive capped at a #5), both ends 50 or over • $200/roper • Enter 2X

1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

_____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ __________________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

_____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ __________________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS •

check n if paid

OCTOBER 29 • #11 with (#9 Incentive capped at a #5) • $200/roper • Enter 2X

1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

_____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ __________________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

_____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ __________________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS By returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge acceptance of all rules and limitations provided by the USTRC.

GOLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP ($300) ID# ________________ $ ______________ TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $___________

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SPECIALTY ROPINGS

2009 ENTRY FORM Page 2 USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive.

Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk.

Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise.

Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence. Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same.

(If contestant is a minor, entry form must be signed by parent and/or guardian) Signed

___________________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________ Parent or Guardian

Roper comments or additional information:

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2009 ENTRY FORM Page 2

Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise.

Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence.

Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same.

(If contestant is a minor, entry form must be signed by parent and/or guardian)

Signed ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Parent or Guardian

Roper comments or additional information:

NATIONAL FINALS PRELIMINARY

USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive.

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2009 FINALS PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM • $250 PER ROPER • ALL ROPINGS • Payment must be made with Money Order, Cashiers Check or Personal Check.

Checks will not be accepted from members who have written hot checks in the past!

• Entries will be processed as received for all current USTRC members.

• All entries must be postmarked by Sept. 25, 2009 to avoid late fees. All entries mailed after Sept. 25, 2009 must include a $40.00/team late fee and must be made with money order or cashier’s check. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCT. 2. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER OCT. 2 WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

NATIONAL FINALS PRELIMINARY

TEAM ROPER’S NAME ADDRESS

•Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, Texas 76401 For Roping Information call the USTRC National Office, 254/968-0002 For draw positions call 254/968-0002 ext. 1 or on the Internet: www.USTRC.com.

_____________________________________________________________________ ID NO. or SS NO. ________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NO. (______)

________________________________________ Occupation ____________________________________________________________________________

ALL ROPINGS: MAY ENTER AS INCENTIVE TEAMS OR NON-INCENTIVE TEAMS OR A COMBINATION INCENTIVE/NONINCENTIVE FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO ENTRIES IN EACH DIVISION. ENTRIES IN THE SAME DIVISION MUST BE WITH DIFFERENT PARTNERS. INCENTIVE TEAMS MUST BE DECLARED. (MUST INCLUDE ID NUMBERS) Open Roping • (#15 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $250/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#15 Roping • (#14 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $250/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#13 Roping • (#12 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $250/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#12 Roping • (#11 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $250/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#11 Roping • (#10 Incentive) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $250/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#10 Roping • (#9 Inc., capped at #5) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $250/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#9 Roping, capped at #5 • (#8 Inc., capped at #4) • May enter any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive. Maximum of 2 entries • $250/Roper

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

____________________________________ ID# ___________ / ______________________________ ID# __________$ __________ HEADER

check n if paid

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS By returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading and understanding the release form on the back of this entry.

HEELER

check n if paid

Late fees $____________

GOLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP ($300.00)

ID# ___________ $ __________________

GOLD SPUR MEMBERSHIP ($80.00)

ID# ___________ $ _________________

(Includes SuperLooper Subscription)

TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ ___________________

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2009 USTRC NATIONAL FINALS SHOOT-OUT ENTRY FORM • SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Payment must be made with money • Team will not be entered until both partners are paid in full. order, cashiers check, or personal check. Checks will not be • Shoot-Out entries must be POSTMARKED by Fri., Sept. 25, 2009. accepted from members who have written hot checks in the past!

All entries mailed after Sept. 25, 2009 must include a • Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY, $40/team late fee and payment must be made with P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, Texas 76401. For roping information, money order or cashier’s check. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE call the USTRC National Office, 254/968-0002.

ACCEPTED AFTER OCT. 2, 2009.U

Qualification for National Shoot-Outs: See Section 5 of the USTRC Rule Book.

Notice: All entrants must be a current USTRC member in good standing and have competed in a USTRC sanctioned event this season.

Team Roper’s Name_________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________ ID No. or SS No.____________________________ Phone No.__________________________

#15 NATIONAL SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIP • $300/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#13 NATIONAL SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIP • $300/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#12 NATIONAL SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIP • $300/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#11 NATIONAL SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIP • $300/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#10 NATIONAL SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIP • $300/ROPER 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#9 NATIONAL SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIP • $300/ROPER • CAPPED AT #5 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

#8 NATIONAL SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIP • $300/ROPER • CAPPED AT #4 1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $ ______________ HEELER $ ____________ _____________________________________ ID#____________ /________________________________ ID# ___________$ ___________ HEADER

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

By returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading and understanding the release form on the back of this entry.

Late Fees $ _________ TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ __________

NATIONAL FINALS SHOOT-OUT

EACH ENTRY MUST INDICATE CONTRIBUTION FROM AVAILABLE EARNINGS - THAT CONTRIBUTION CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS! EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE BOTH ROPERS ID#.

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NATIONAL FINALS SHOOT-OUT

2009 ENTRY FORM Page 2 USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive.

Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise.

Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence.

Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same.

(If contestant is a minor, entry form must be signed by parent and/or guardian)

Signed ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Parent or Guardian

Roper comments or additional information:

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inners Average wping win of each roational 2009 N ut/ Shoot-O ings!

Flex Earn 2010 Touor points t ge a Open Averrs winne

THE GUTHRIE SHOOT-OUT CHAMPIONSHIPS

22 2009 Nati Shoot-Ouonal Earnings ts/Flex to awarded! be

LAZY E ARENA, GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Awarding 22 Shoot-Out/Flex Earnings for the 2009 Cinch USTRC National Finals

CUSTOM MADE GIST TROPHY BITS TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF EACH DIVISION OCTOBER 23-29 MARTIN TROPHY SADDLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS OCTOBER 30

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Entry tickets must be turned in 30 minutes before start times.

★ Enter each roping 3 times ★ Entry fees are $100/roper ★ 4-head, progressive after 1 ★ Appropriate cut-off times may be used ★ 10% paid in 1st round, 90% paid in Average ★ Ropings will not start before times posted ★ Office opens at 7 a.m. each day ★ Entry tickets for all ropings go on sale at 7 a.m. each day at the Lazy E Arena.

Tickets are also available in OKC at the USTRC event office located in the Coliseum arena for the next day’s ropings.

(Saturday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

First-come, first-served on tickets. ★ 2009 National Shoot-Out/Flex Earnings awarded to Average winners of each roping. ★ 2010 Tour points awarded to 1st - 10th place Averages winners of the Open. ★ Ropers will have to pay Shoot-Out fees. ★ Entry tickets must be turned in 30 minutes before start times. ★ Entry tickets may be purchased with CASH ONLY! ★ Gold Plus members may write checks for amount of personal entry tickets only. ★ Tickets are refundable if done one hour before roping is scheduled to begin. Refunds at Lazy E only.

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 23: Each roping limited to 250 teams.

9 a.m.

OPEN 1:30 p.m. #15 6 p.m. #13

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 24: Each roping limited to 250 teams.

9 a.m. #13 1:30 p.m. #12 6 p.m. #11 .SUNDAY

– OCTOBER 25:

Each roping limited to 250 teams.

9 a.m. #12 1:30 p.m. #11 6 p.m. #10

MONDAY – OCTOBER 26 Each roping limited to 250 teams.

9 a.m. #11 1:30 p.m. #10 6 p.m. #9 - capped at #5

TUESDAY – OCTOBER 27: Each roping limited to 250 teams.

9 a.m. #11 1:30 p.m. #10 6 p.m. #9 - capped at a #5

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 28: Each roping limited to 250 teams.

9 a.m. #11 1:30 p.m. #10 6 p.m. #9 - capped at a #5

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 29: Each roping limited to 250 teams.

9 a.m. #10 1:30 p.m. #9 - capped at a #5 6 p.m. #8 - capped at a #4

SADDLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS OCTOBER 30

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 30: Each roping limited to 400 teams.

9 a.m. #9 - capped at a #5 4 p.m. #8 - capped at a #4

★ Lazy E Roping Office 405/282-RIDE, ext. 120 ★ Current USTRC cards required for payback. ★ No unauthorized vendors. ★ Excellent Mexican Steers. ★ Stalls available.

No reservations necessary. ★ USTRC Dress Code ★ HOST HOTEL: Sleep Inn of Guthrie • 405/260-1400 Ask for Lazy E Rate For more information call: Jeff & Cindy Smith 620/422-3632 or USTRC at 254/968-0002

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WEST COAST

REGIONAL FINALS Roping Gross s $348,900 Roper’s Pot s $243,898 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $54,256 Return to Roper s 85.5%

I

’m just a roping junky,” laughed Templeton, California header, Pam Kennedy. “It is so much fun and I know it is just an addiction. It is like the more you rope and the more you win the more you want. I love it. I have been doing it a long time and I absolutely love it.”

Kennedy roped almost in her backyard when she attended the West Coast Regional Finals held in Paso Robles during the weekend of June 25 through the 28. It proved to be a weekend where everything came together for Kennedy and it just whet her appetite for more USTRC team roping.

“I guess I got really lucky,” Kennedy pointed out. “All my heelers caught and Paso Robles is such a good roping.”

A header for more than thirty years, Kennedy finds her

greatest challenge is trying to get out of the barrier and give her partners the kind of handle they need to win.

“I want to turn all my cattle,” Kennedy said. “I don’t really feel a lot of pressure because I’ve been doing this a long time. But I hate missing cattle. I just don’t want to miss and it upsets me if I do. Girls just don’t have the physical strength the men do when it comes to reaching for cattle. We old ladies just need to keep the best horses under us so we can run up on cattle and rope and give a good handle.”

Kennedy and partner, Jason Boegle, won first in the Average of the #12 Gold Plus with a time of 36.02 on four head of steers. She also won the Average of PHOTOS COURTESY OF OFF THE BEATEN PATH

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Open Clint White (Shandon, CA) / Josh Wineman (Nipomo, CA), 43.53 on 5,

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the #12 Preliminary with partner, Mike Christensen. The weekend at Paso Robles not only gave Kennedy two Martin Championships Trophy saddles but she walked away with $3,889 in cash plus five USTRC National Shoot-Outs worth $15,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, and two USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Perhaps the best and most exciting part for Kennedy was being the High Point Gold Plus Roper of the weekend for which she won a beautiful Trophy Gist Crème’ de la Crème’ belt buckle. The buckle is a special edition Gist buckle and only one of seven belt buckles.

“I am so proud of this buckle,” Kennedy said. “It is hand-engraved both on the front side and back side. It is also has rubies and diamonds. It is a nice size for a woman to wear and it is one of the most beautiful buckles I have ever seen. I’m not much into buckles but this one isn’t one of those dinner plate things. This one is absolutely beautiful and I will definitely wear it. I am so proud to have won a special edition Crème’ de la Crème’ buckle.”

Kennedy attributes a lot of her success to the practice pen and her years of experience. She owns two nice heading horses and both she and her husband are headers. “It keeps peace in the family,” she jokingly commented.

“A lot of thought process goes into each practice,”

Kennedy elaborated. “We create imaginary scenarios to simulate how it might be if we roped at Paso or Murfreesboro or wherever we might be going.” Evidently, her simulated practice for the West Coast Regional Finals at Paso Robles was right on track.

Kennedy points out that team roping is something that takes some commitment and discipline. “If it was easy, we wouldn’t do it. We would find something else to offer the challenge we need. You have to crave it and you have to love it. You have you, your horse, the steer and then your partner and his horse so it takes getting everyone on track. You really have to work at it and work diligently on the ground. You regroup with your partners and spend time in the practice pen.”

Kennedy comments about how amazing it is what team roping has done in the past few years for the industry in which she works.

“I sell trailers for a living,” Kennedy explained. “This is a family-oriented sport and it is phenomenal what team roping has done for our industry. It costs a tremendous amount of money to rope and people are taking it by storm.”

Perhaps others are looking at ropers like Kennedy and seeing what the possibilities are as far as team roping is concerned.

Regardless, the West Coast Regional Finals was a great weekend for Pam Kennedy and as she so quickly points out, “It’s the reason I’m a roping junky.” Watch out ropers, it may be contagious. n

#15 Shoot-Out Reno Eddy (Gallup, NM) / Clayton VanAken (Descanso, CA), 39.10 on 5, $5,000, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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WEST COAST REGIONAL FINALS â&#x20AC;˘ Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Robby J. Farias Kilauea, HI Austin Carmen Prescott Valley, AZ Ed M. Necochea Lakeside, CA Clayton VanAken Descanso, CA Jared Penrod Fillmore, UT Quinn Kesler Holden, UT Chance Kiehne Springerville, AZ Shotgun Passig Capitan, NM Chance Kiehne Springerville, AZ Wade E. Hooker Winchester, CA Reno Eddy Gallup, NM Clayton VanAken Descanso, CA Cody Mora Arroyo Grande, CA Paul G. Mullins Shafter, CA Robby J. Farias Kilauea, HI Austin Carmen Prescott Valley, AZ Marcus Battaglia Ramone, CA Craig Branham Santa Clarita, CA Bud H. Stubblefield Taft, CA Denny Watkins Bakersfield, CA Dustin M. Hermreck Arroyo Grande, CA Josh Wineman Nipomo, CA Chance Kiehne Springerville, AZ Wade E. Hooker Winchester, CA Derrek N. Hee Nipomo, CA Mike Monighetti Los Alamos, CA Walt Rodman Galt, CA T. J. McCauley Reno, NV Randy Knight Farwell, TX Todd E. Jepson Las Vegas, NV Matthew A. Pineda Kamas, UT Quinn Kesler Holden, UT Dar Perez Castaic, CA Scott A. Perez Glendale, CA Gary L. Kiehne Springerville, AZ Shotgun Passig Capitan, NM Travis Xavier Cholame, CA John W. Chaves Los Alamos, CA Chance Kiehne Springerville, AZ Shotgun Passig Capitan, NM Bruce Kuykendall Palm Desert, CA T. J. McCauley Reno, NV #13 Quinn Kesler Holden, UT Paul Terry Fillmore, UT Dustin M. Hermreck Arroyo Grande, CA Clint White Shandon, CA Johnny T. Callahan Wilton, CA Casey Felton Las Cruces, NM Dar Perez Castaic, CA Clint L. Felton Fallon, NV Adam J. Teixeira Nipomo, CA Scott McCulloch San Luis Obispo, CA Dusty G. Gravatt Manhattan Beach, CA Dusty G. Gravatt Norco, CA Lane Lowry Bakersfield, CA John W. Chaves Los Alamos, CA Matthew Costa Turlock, CA Jason Boegle Fernley, NV Matthew Costa Turlock, CA Clint L. Felton Fallon, NV Dusty G. Gravatt Manhattan Beach, CA Thomas P. Riley Norco, CA Pam C. Kennedy Templeton, CA Paul G. Mullins Shafter, CA Chance Kiehne Springerville, AZ Reno Eddy Gallup, NM

Jack L. Taylor Reno, NV Jason Boegle Fernley, NV Richard Haller Oxnard, CA Van A. Todd Camarillo, CA Jordan Warrack Auga Dulce, CA Clayton VanAken Descanso, CA Pedro Perez Castaic, CA Scott A. Perez Glendale, CA Lane Lowry Bakersfield, CA John W. Chaves Los Alamos, CA Theresa Paulmann Terra Bella, CA Ty Boesch Porterville, CA Neal Williams Palmdale, CA Scott A. Perez Glendale, CA Scott W. Hutchins San Miguel, CA Ryan H. White Los Osos, CA #12 Pam C. Kennedy Templeton, CA Mike R. Christensen Bakersfield, CA Steve Freed Beverly Hills, CA Chris Magdaleno Perris, CA Colt Capurro Fallon, NV Casey Felton Las Cruces, NM Chance Kiehne Springerville, AZ Cade Passig Capitan, NM Pedro Perez Castaic, CA Shawn Parrott Acton, CA Jared Penrod Fillmore, UT Paul Terry Fillmore, UT Pam C. Kennedy Templeton, CA Mike R. Christensen Bakersfield, CA Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Reno Eddy Gallup, NM Theresa Paulmann Terra Bella, CA David G. Gill Madera, CA Lane Lowry Bakersfield, CA Casey Felton Las Cruces, NM Gary L. Kiehne Springerville, AZ Cade Passig Capitan, NM Neal Williams Palmdale, CA Scott A. Perez Glendale, CA Marcus Battaglia Ramone, CA Tyrel A. Eckroth Cave Creek, AZ Markie Battaglia Ramona, CA Tyrel A. Eckroth Cave Creek, AZ Billy J. Resor Willcox, AZ Corban Livingston Santa Teresa, NM Scott W. Hutchins San Miguel, CA Ron A. Rogers Bakersfield, CA Bud H. Stubblefield Taft, CA Brian White Ukiah, CA Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Reno Eddy Gallup, NM Tyler Baeza Bunkerville, NV Dusty Pulsipher Moapa, NV Jerry White Shandon, CA Clint White Shandon, CA James Grantham Creston, CA Scott W. Hutchins San Miguel, CA Clayton VanAken Descanso, CA Tim A. Boyd Lakeside, CA Markie Battaglia Ramona, CA Corban Livingston Santa Teresa, NM Colt Capurro Fallon, NV Scott A. Perez Glendale, CA Paul Porter Bakersfield, CA Mark R. Lowry Bakersfield, CA #11 James Grantham Creston, CA Pat Molnar Cayucos, CA Heidi J. Durant Agua Dulce, CA

Corban Livingston Santa Teresa, NM Steve Freed Beverly Hills, CA Chris Magdaleno Perris, CA Theresa Paulmann Terra Bella, CA Brian White Ukiah, CA Alison E. Grantham Creston, CA Pat Molnar Cayucos, CA Theresa Paulmann Terra Bella, CA Brian White Ukiah, CA Todd Delano Mesquite, NV Jody Burnside Mesquite, NV Lane Lowry Bakersfield, CA Clint L. Felton Fallon, NV Kari D. Rivera Porterville, CA Rodney Rivera Porterville, CA Russell Sorensen St. George, UT Alan Hall St. George, UT Roy Bilkey Santa Ynez, CA Sterling Twisselman San Luis Obispo, CA Stan Sanders Fresno, CA Ronald T. Dell Sanger, CA Pedro Perez Castaic, CA Cade Passig Capitan, NM Mike Machado Kingsburg, CA Ben J. Britten Selma, CA Manuel Jorge Santa Maria, CA Danny J. Fleming Santa Maria, CA Gary L. Kiehne Springerville, AZ Chance Kiehne Springerville, AZ Ronnie Ward Animas, NM Guy O. Payne Ruidoso, NM Dave Frye Bakersfield, CA Ron A. Rogers Bakersfield, CA Cathie Twisselman Santa Margarita, CA Sterling Twisselman San Luis Obispo, CA Colt Capurro Fallon, NV Clint L. Felton Fallon, NV Christopher Perry Oakdale, CA Eddie Watkins Taft, CA Bradee Hughes Veyo, UT Ramzi Hughes Newcastle, UT #10 Colt Capurro Fallon, NV Brian White Ukiah, CA Steve Freed Beverly Hills, CA John E. Richardson Canyon Country, CA Lane Lowry Bakersfield, CA Sterling Twisselman San Luis Obispo, CA Pedro Perez Castaic, CA Fred Lucero Canutillo, TX Ronnie Ward Animas, NM Terry A. Boydstun Clint, TX Lane Lowry Bakersfield, CA Sterling Twisselman San Luis Obispo, CA Marc Davis Riverside, CA Travis Caron S. El Monte, CA Alison E. Grantham Creston, CA Pat Molnar Cayucos, CA Steve Freed Beverly Hills, CA John E. Richardson Canyon Country, CA Chuck Tarbell Visalia, CA Charlie C. Martin Solidad, CA Sean McRoberts Bakersfield, CA Mike Luis Los Alamos, CA Cache Burnside Mesquite, NV Jody Burnside Mesquite, NV Doug W. Loflin Porterville, CA Bobby Adair Springville, CA Karen Twisselman San Luis Obispo, CA Sterling Twisselman San Luis Obispo, CA Neal Williams Palmdale, CA

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Pedro Perez Brandon Franco Brandon Benbow Manuel Jorge Danny J. Fleming Pat Kirby Mark Beyer Stan Sanders Ronald T. Dell Steve Freed John E. Richardson David M. Thew Travis Caron Colt Capurro Brian White Todd Delano Cody Burnside Chase Hinkins Paul Terry Tyla Treasure Chris Baker

Castaic, CA Livermore, CA Oakdale, CA Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, CA Oakdale, CA Manteca, CA Fresno, CA Sanger, CA Beverly Hills, CA Canyon Country, CA San Dimas, CA S. El Monte, CA Fallon, NV Ukiah, CA Mesquite, NV Mesquite, NV Ferron, UT Fillmore, UT Chino, CA Menifee, CA #9 Manuel Jorge Santa Maria, CA Ryan Southwick Santa Maria, CA Scott W. Hutchins San Miguel, CA Joe C. Battaglia Paso Robles , CA Jill E. Johnson New Cuyama, CA Eddie Watkins Taft, CA Bob Nilmeyer San Martin, CA Red St. Clair Denair, CA Tony Jungk Woodlake, CA David C. Cannella Terra Bella, CA Norman Witt Oroville, CA Mark H. Burner Tulare, CA Bob Nilmeyer San Martin, CA Red St. Clair Denair, CA Tyler Baeza Bunkerville, NV Todd Delano Mesquite, NV Clint Bryant Tehachapi, CA Bob O'brien Chowchilla, CA Neal Williams Palmdale, CA Pedro Perez Castaic, CA Heidi J. Durant Agua Dulce, CA Terry A. Boydstun Clint, TX Karen R. Fontes Fillmore, CA Gene W. Agdeppa Simi Valley, CA John M. Pereira Livermore, CA Kade Sayler Paso Robles, CA Amanda Perez Castaic, CA Travis Caron S. El Monte, CA Quentin Bistline Pahrump, NV Jim Shipman Imperial, CA Cache Burnside Mesquite, NV Cody Burnside Mesquite, NV Peter C. Chiang Salinas, CA Don J. Lewis King City, CA Doug P. Kaba Paso Robles , CA Carlos Martinez Creston, CA Bob Mattos Madera, CA Craig Fowler Clovis, CA #8 Gary J. Burwell Bakersfield, CA Clif Partain Bakersfield, CA Cash T. Parrott Acton, CA Rod A. McHugh Littlerock, CA Pam C. Kennedy Templeton, CA Melody Hutchins San Miguel, CA Quentin Bistline Pahrump, NV Jim Shipman Imperial, CA Jack R. Hignite Pinon Hills, CA Linda R. Gibbs Cornville, AZ

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#15 Preliminary Robby J. Farias (Kilauea, HI) / Austin Carmen (Prescott Valley, AZ), 30.88 on 4, $1,350, National and Regional Shoot-Outs worth $4,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#13 Shoot-Out Dusty G. Gravatt, Sr. (Manhattan Beach, CA) / Dusty G. Gravatt, Jr. (Norco, CA), 44.36 on 5, $10,000, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

13 Preliminary Quinn Kesler (Holden, UT) / Paul Terry (Fillmore, UT), 36.03 on 4, $3,184, National and Regional Shoot-Outs worth $4,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Shoot-Out Jared Penrod (Fillmore, UT) / Paul Terry (Fillmore, UT), 34.74 on 4, $10,000, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#12 Preliminary Pam C. Kennedy (Templeton, CA) / Mike R. Christensen (Bakersfield, CA), 33.75 on 4, $3,346, National and Regional Shoot-Outs worth $4,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Preliminary James Grantham (Creston, CA) / Pat Molnar (Cayucos, CA), 40.61 on 4, $4,778, National and Regional Shoot-Outs worth $4,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Shoot-Out Theresa Paulmann (Terra Bella, CA) / Brian White (Ukiah, CA), 36.42 on 4, $10,000, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Shoot-Out Lane Lowry (Bakersfield, CA) / Sterling Twisselman (San Luis Obispo, CA), 32.53 on 4, $10,000, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Preliminary Colt Capurro (Fallon, NV) / Brian White (Ukiah, CA), 37.96 on 4, $4,726, National and Regional Shoot-Outs worth $4,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Shoot-Out Norman Witt (Oroville, CA) / Mark H. Burner (Tulare, CA), 42.57 on 4, $10,000, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Preliminary Manuel Jorge (Santa Maria, CA) / Ryan Southwick (Santa Maria, CA), 36.77 on 4, $3,930, National and Regional Shoot-Outs worth $4,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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WEST TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Roping Gross s $315,960 Roper’s Pot s $218,609 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $31,978 Return to Roper s 79.3%

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Open Casey D. Gattis (Junction, TX) / Josh Patton (Burnet, TX), 40.98 on 5, $4,002

an Angelo, Texas is team roping country and the West Texas Championships held at the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena proved to be an outstanding event for 53-year-old Jeff Sewalt from Brownwood, Texas. The four-day event kicked into gear on June 11, 2009 and Sewalt was ready in more ways than one.Sewalt quit roping for a period but is back in full force. He began his winning ways by teaming up with Wayne Shaw in the #12 Gold Plus Division. They pair claimed first place in the Average of the Century Bonus Division and second place in the Main Average with a time of 41.24 seconds on four steers.

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my life. My brother and I used to go stay with him and rope,” said Sewalt. “We practice together all the time and try to rope together as much as possible.”

They earned $1,139 each in cash money and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $3,000 each in USTRC Flex Earnings.

In the #12 Division Sewalt and header Arnold Felts claimed first place in the fast time department of the first rotation. They caught the steer in 6.60 seconds to accomplish the feat.

“I have also known Arnold forever as well,” said Sewalt. “He ropes really good and is a great run.”

Sewalt really turned things on in the #11 Division where he teamed up with Colton Lee and Dale Harrell. Lee and

Sewalt caught their final steer in 8.45 seconds to secure the fast time of the short round and land them in sixth place in the Main Average with a time of 43.73 seconds on four steers. “I rope with Colton and his dad Ryder all the time,” said Sewalt. “Colton has really been roping good and he is a good kid. It was fun to rope with him and I enjoyed the opportunity.”

Harrell and Sewalt roped consistent from the beginning to finish first place in the main average. They caught four steers in 34.30 seconds and earned $6,864, trophy Martin Saddles and a USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“My boy used to rope with Dale’s boy Kinney Dale when they were in high

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#15 Lane T. Ivy (Amarillo, TX) / Billy Bob Brown (Carbon, TX), 41.93 on 5, $4,304, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

school but Dale and I never roped together,” said Sewalt. “My usual partners were not at the roping and so Dale and I decided to rope together that morning before the roping. It was a good move and we did well. He is a good run.”

Sewalt plans to head to the Lone Star

Regionals and to the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. “I really like the USTRC’s new Flex Earnings program and so I am going to use up my Flex Earnings,” said Sewalt. “Those are two ropings I certainly want to go to.”

The West Texas Championships went

down in the history books as a memorable experience. More than 700 individual team ropers made up the trip to compete at the annual event.

However, for one team roper from Brownwood, Texas it was one that he will not soon forget. n

WEST TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $2,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Colby B. Simmons Breckenridge, TX Jeff K. Kanady Breckenridge, TX Colby B. Simmons Breckenridge, TX Jeff K. Kanady Breckenridge, TX Peggy R. Bach Millsap, TX Joel Bach Millsap, TX #13 Adan Flores George West, TX Quisto Lopez Beeville, TX Hobie C. Bolin Colorado City, TX Joey B. Martin Slaton, TX #12 Zane Price Boerne, TX Roger R. Coots Sheffield, TX Hobie C. Bolin Colorado City, TX Kelly K. Overton Colorado City, TX Trent J. Davidson Big Lake, TX Joe W. Espy Midland, TX #11 Trent J. Davidson Big Lake, TX Joe W. Espy Midland, TX Pecos Wooten Breckenridge, TX Sonny E. Pate Merkel, TX Michael S. Franks Carlsbad, TX Blake Belcher Alpine, TX #10 Terry Fowler Wolfforth, TX

Clint L. Byers Sweetwater, TX Darrell Dodds Alpine, TX Chuck Senter Ropesville, TX Erin M. Kelly San Angelo, TX Tommy D. Smithson Ackerly, TX #9 J. T. Pettitt Odessa, TX Clay Pettitt Odessa, TX Dave Murphy Tolar, TX Zane C. Murphy Tolar, TX Jeff L. Trulock Snyder, TX Rudy Trevino Alice, TX Johnny Gourley Blanco, TX Travis P. Gourley Blanco, TX $6,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Lane T. Ivy Amarillo, TX Billy Bob Brown Carbon, TX #13 Jeff D. Anderberg Clarendon, TX Joey B. Martin Slaton, TX #12 Heath Hardman Stephenville, TX Ryan K. Coen Harper, TX #11 Dale Harrell Brady, TX

Jeff Sewalt Brownwood, TX Randy Cotter Stockdale, TX Wesley Glover Luling, TX #10 David L. Nowotny La Vernia, TX Judson R. Nowotny La Vernia, TX Bart Tucker Comfort, TX Lane Thurman Round Mountain, TX #9 Shawndi S. Wilson Stephenville, TX Smokey E. Eppler Ranger, TX Marco Rodriguez Alpine, TX Levon Barragan Balmorhea, TX Matthew Clark Goliad, TX Arnulfo Narvaez Goliad, TX #8 Jeff L. Trulock Snyder, TX Rudy Trevino Alice, TX Ronnie Hall Alvord, TX Ken Conrad Strawn, TX Luis Santos Eagle Pass, TX Luis Santos Eagle Pass, TX Shorty Robbins Hondo, TX Darrell J. Britsch Hondo, TX Dan Wilson Yancey, TX Barnie E. Edwards Bandera, TX Jon Perryman Shallowater, TX Randy Lewis Post, TX

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#13 Jeff D. Anderberg (Clarendon, TX) / Joey B. Martin (Slaton, TX), 33.17 on 4, $5,110, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Heath Hardman (Stephenville, TX) / Ryan K. Coen (Harper, TX), 35.19 on 4, $4,106, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Dale Harrell (Brady, TX) / Jeff Sewalt (Brownwood, TX), 34.30 on 4, $6,864, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 David L. Nowotny (La Vernia, TX) / Judson R. Nowotny (La Vernia, TX), 40.97 on 4, $8,350, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Shawndi S. Wilson (Stephenville, TX) / Smokey E. Eppler (Ranger, TX), 37.96 on 4, $6,146, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Ronnie Hall (Alvord, TX) / Ken Conrad (Strawn, TX), 32.08 on 3, $3,328, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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IOWA

CHAMPIONSHIPS Roping Gross s $268,100 Roper’s Pot s $183,786 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

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he water came down, but the cooling rains did not phase the roping. The Iowa Championships produced by Jeff and Cindy Smith in Sidney, Iowa came off without a hitch. More than twenty-three states were represented at the event and more than 1,515 teams competed at the event. The Sidney Rodeo Grounds provided the perfect setting for the event and even though it did rain a bit, it was welcome because it cooled and refreshed everything.

Ronald Steinhoff and Kendal Riediger, both from Iowa, headed to the event and were certainly glad they did as they made their presence known. The Iowa team finished first place in the Century Bonus of the Gold Plus Division.

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Open Drew Horner (Plano, TX) / Trevor B. Connolly (Durant, OK), 37.43 on 5, $1,480

is a big sandy arena and not too far from our house,” said Steinhoff who is a farmer, real estate agent, and rep for Hot Heels in Anthon, Iowa. “I try to take in about four or five USTRC events a year and this is one I always make.”

“We got along pretty good and the roping was a good event. I must really compliment the production crew and the announcer. She did a great job running the event off,” commented Riediger, who is a hay farmer, calf roper and part-time baseball coach. “The roping really ran off smoothly and was a lot of fun.”

They caught three steers in 39.73 seconds to secure the victory. That same time was also good enough to give them third place in the Incentive Average.

They earned $1,502 and $6,000 in USTRC

Flex Earnings.

“I didn’t start roping until I was almost 40 years old. I kind of got started late in life, but I love the sport,” said 59-year-old Steinhoff. “I attribute a lot of my success to the Hot Heels Machine even though I am a header. It is a great tool and will certainly help your roping.”

“I have not been roping steers for about five or six years, but I got more serious about it this past year,” said Riediger. “I am really a calf roper and try to hit some close rodeos during the summer. I really have a great horse that I do everything on. We call him Elvis and he is 10 years old. I do everything on him and he is absolutely the best horse I have ever had. A lot of my success is because of that horse.”

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Prizeline s $18,759 Return to Roper s 75.5%

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#15 Justin W. Gregory (Mayetta, KS) / Chad R. Mathes (Lawson, MO), 40.87 on 5, $3,068, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

married to a distant cousin of mine. He is a fierce competitor and I like to rope with him.”

“Ronald and I jackpot some and it was great to win with him,” said Riediger. “He is a great partner and it was a lot of fun.”

They put three runs together and qualified to the short round. When all

the dust had settled and things had cleared off, they finished first place in the main Average. The dynamic duo roped four steers in 37.72 seconds to accomplish the feat. They earned $7,480, trophy Martin saddles, and another $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“This was my first USTRC saddle and I am extremely proud of it,” said

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From there they partnered up in the #10 Division. They began the roping by winning the fast time in the first rotation with a time of 7.49 seconds.

“Kendall and I have roped together quite a bit. We placed at the USTRC roping in Cannon Falls, Minnesota and decided to team up here,” said Steinhoff.

“He lives about 15 miles away and is

IOWA CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Jake M. Long Coffeyville, KS Billie Jack Saebens Gerald, MO Jess P. Franz Steelville, MO Justin E. Strong Steelville, MO Jason M. Pendergraft Purdy, MO Buddy E. Hawkins Fairland, OK #13 A. L. Summerlin Shawnee, KS Chad R. Mathes Lawson, MO Ryan M. Tharp Davis City, IA Ryan Pratt Lamoni, IA #12 Ethan Young Wyandotte, OK Nathan C. Enyart Seneca, MO Dawson McMaster Beattie, KS Wesley Miller Madison, KS Joe Teague Webster City, IA Justin B. Geidel Greenfield, IA #11 Kirk J. Kooiker Adrian, MN Brandon Vaske Burt, IA Danny R. Miller Lawson, MO Jeff Smith Sterling, KS Brody L. Peak Emporia, KS Mitch Murray Alma, KS

#10 Colby T. Fletcher Wellington, MO Lucas D. Allen Leander, TX Brody L. Peak Emporia, KS Joe Matile Satanta, KS Steve D. Hanson Elsie, NE Roger A. Merritt Wellfleet, NE #9 Chris S. Swanson Holdrege, NE Seth Swanson Oxford, NE Dylan Campbell Quincy, IL Scott Schneider Keokuk, IA Bill E. Hamilton Conway Springs, KS Tim L. Cash Douglass, KS

$6,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Justin W. Gregory Mayetta, KS Chad R. Mathes Lawson, MO #13 Will P. Morris Holden, MO Derrick J. Peterson Stilwell, KS #12 Molly Bates Estherville, IA J. W. Nelson Alta, IA

#11 Taylor Schotte Marysville, KS Antonio P. Savedra Shawnee, KS Josh Samson Baxter, IA J. W. Nelson Alta, IA #10 Ronald C. Steinhoff Anthon, IA Kendall Riediger Lawton, IA Dexter Becker Beaver City, NE Larry Chandler Brule, NE #9 Dan Tobin Pickering, MO Clint J. Tobin Maryville, MO Bill E. Hamilton Conway Springs, KS Gene Dickey Derby, KS #8 Bill E. Hamilton Conway Springs, KS Gene Dickey Derby, KS Ray E. Keller Merna, NE Douglas E. Smith Lenexa, KS Brandon D. Sellers North Platte, NE Andy Brammer Lenox, IA Casey A. Purdum Creston, IA Tanner C. Olson Bartlett, NE Gary A. Page Hillsboro, IA Scott Schneider Keokuk, IA Jason Charles Maple Grove, MN Joshua Good Ogden, IA

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#13 Will P. Morris (Holden, MO) / Derrick J. Peterson (Stilwell, KS), 31.96 on 4, $3,314, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Molly Bates (Estherville, IA) / J. W. Nelson (Alta, IA), 36.19 on 4, $3,718, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Taylor Schotte (Marysville, KS) / Antonio P. Savedra (Shawnee, KS), 33.96 on 4, $6,318, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Ronald C. Steinhoff (Anthon, IA) / Kendall Riediger (Lawton, IA), 37.72 on 4, $7,480, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Riediger. “I am going to head to the Cinch USTRC Finals and really appreciate what the USTRC has to offer. They are a great organization.”

“Last year I won the #12 saddle at this roping,” said Steinhoff. “I had to come back this year and I am glad we did. It was great to win another saddle. I went to my first USTRC roping in 1993 and they are great ropings. I have never had any big success at the National Finals but I go every time I have Shoot-Outs.”

Both Riediger and Steinhoff enjoyed their experience in Sidney, Iowa and like exactly what Jeff and Cindy Smith bring to the table with their USTRC events.

“Jeff and his crew do a great job and I cannot say how much I appreciate the USTRC staff. Philip Murrah, Greg Smith and the whole gang does a great job,” said Steinhoff. “If you get beat at one of these ropings it is because you beat yourself.”

“I like USTRC events even though I

don’t go a lot,” said Riediger. “I am excited about the opportunity to compete more this year.”

The event ended up just like it started with a little bit of rain and as USTRC ropers headed home they, along with the land were refreshed and ready for another USTRC event to come there way. Sidney, Iowa was glad for the event to come into town and long for Jeff and Cindy Smith to bring the next USTRC production back to town. n

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#9 Dan Tobin (Pickering, MO) / Clint J. Tobin (Maryville, MO), 40.14 on 4, $6,668, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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NORTH ARKANSAS CLASSIC

Roping Gross s $154,400 Roper’s Pot s $106,342 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

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Open Cody Joe Heflin (Roland, OK) / Ty Knott (Oologah, OK), 42.51 on 5, $1,622

he North Arkansas Classic found a new home this year in Bentonville, Arkansas at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Arkansas. It was a positive move and ropers were excited about the change of venue. For the second year now, Kevin Hall and his Rope the Ozarks crew produced the event.

“You know we had the right amount of cattle and everything went relatively smoothly through the entire event,” said Rope the Ozarks flagger and partner Chris Schober. “We were really pleased with the roping and the move to Bentonville was positive for everyone.”

One roper who really had a great weekend was 22-year-old Jason Kirk from Wynadotte, Oklahoma. Kirk enjoyed his success as he took home $3,440 in 98 / AUGUST 2009

cash, two trophy saddle pads and $3000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“It was really a pretty good roping and I had a decent weekend,” commented Kirk. “I have only been heeling for about four months, and my biggest challenge is to have patience and to not always take the corner shot.”

Kirk teamed up with header Nathan Enyart and the pair finished first in the Incentive Average of the #11 Division.

They earned trophy saddle pads and a USTRC Regional Finals Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for their efforts.

“I have known Nathan all my life, but this was the first time we ever entered together,” said Kirk. “He is a good run and I liked roping with him.”

Kirk then partnered with Ryan Scott in the #10 Division where they finished first in the Incentive Average. They took home $1,000, trophy Classic Equine saddle pads and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for roping three steers in 24.02 seconds.

“Justin Medlin introduced us and hooked us up,” said Kirk. “It was a pretty neat deal.”

In the #9 Division Kirk and header Dillon Vaughan managed four steers in 35.43 seconds to land them in second place in the main Average. They took home $2,800 and a USTRC Regional Finals Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. They also finished with the second fastest time of the entire roping to put another $400 in

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#15 Kyle Graham (Simms, TX) / Tanner L. Braden (Dewey, OK), 36.73 on 5, $2,870, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

while he and Don Enyart secured tenth place. All in all Kirk and his partners added another $920 to their pockets.

Kirk has been roping for about five or six years, but just recently switched to the heel side and is happy he did so.

“I used to head all the time, but one night I borrowed this little horse from

Denny and Missy Clark and I caught a few on the heel side. It was a good fit for both me and the horse,” said Kirk. “I have really enjoyed heeling and don’t plan on heading much for a while.”

To say the least, Kirk enjoyed the event in Bentonville, Arkansas and will certainly go back.

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“Dillon and I just met that weekend and teamed up,” said Kirk. “We have roped a lot since then and have done pretty well.”

Kirk was not done as he entered the #8 Pick/Draw. Kirk and LaRae Foreman finished sixth place in the main Average,

NORTH ARKANSAS CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Wesley Miller Madison, KS Josh A. Canant Perryville, AR Tooter Silver Quitman, AR Ty Knott Oologah, OK Kip A. Kelly Hodgen, OK Brandon W. Keifer Poteau, OK #13 Brent Bartlett Russelllville, AR Brent A. Duvall Morrilton, AR Philip Beauregard Squires, MO Justin E. Strong Steelville, MO #12 Ethan Young Wyandotte, OK Nathan C. Enyart Seneca, MO Ethan Young Wyandotte, OK Rocky C. Ross Warner, OK Roger Swaim Gentry, AR Leon Stipes Salina, OK #11 Scott McCornack Blanchard, OK Jason C. McCornack Blanchard, OK Barry M. Allen Jay, OK Blake R. Larmon Jay, OK Cliff Robinson Lincoln, AR Blake R. Larmon Jay, OK

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$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Kyle Graham Simms, TX Tanner L. Braden Dewey, OK #13 Marty Snow Strang, OK Kaleb Fort Colorado City, TX

#12 Dillon Vaughan Barnsdall, OK Levi J. Wilson Bartlesville, OK #11 Jonas Gattis Ratcliff, AR Tyler J. Young Paris, AR #10 D. J. Latimer Morrilton, AR Larry Vaught Cassville, MO #9 Eber McClure Rosebud, AR Keith P. Farris Quitman, AR #8 Eber McClure Rosebud, AR Keith P. Farris Quitman, AR Jason D. Stamps Springdale, AR Kevin L. Ragsdale Sand Springs, OK Justin Black Hackett, AR Lyndon Hendrix Marshall, AR Mike B. Carter Sallisaw, OK Eddie Moore Pangrum, AR Colte Johnson Bradford, AR Jimmy Ellis Carl Junction, MO Ted L. Bowser Nowata, OK Keith P. Farris Quitman, AR

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13 Marty Snow (Strang, OK) / Kaleb Fort (Colorado City, TX), 33.44 on 4, $2,630, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Dillon Vaughan (Barnsdall, OK) / Levi J. Wilson (Bartlesville, OK), 33.28 on 4, $2,690, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Jonas Gattis (Ratcliff, AR) / Tyler J. Young (Paris, AR), 35.06 on 4, $2,950, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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“The steers were really good and Kevin Hall and Rope the Ozarks does a great job with all their ropings,” said Kirk. “The facility was good; they had some great stalls and I enjoyed the fast setup.”

Kirk has a great philosophy and tries to live by it every day and he certainly applies it to his roping.

“You know the one thing that has really stuck in my mind is that if you are going to do it then commit to it 100 percent and give it all you got,” said Kirk. “That is a saying that someone told me a long time ago and I really try to adhere to it.”

The North Arkansas Classic and the Benton County Fairgrounds proved to be a successful combination. The production was good and the facility change was a very positive move. Be sure you put this event on your calendar for next year, it is certainly one to add to your schedule. n

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#10 D. J. Latimer (Morrilton, AR) / Larry Vaught (Cassville, MO), 34.22 on 4, $4,230, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Eber McClure (Rosebud, AR) / Keith P. Farris (Quitman, AR), 35.18 on 4, $4,200, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Jason D. Stamps (Springdale, AR) / Kevin L. Ragsdale (Sand Springs, OK), 22.54 on 3, $2,910, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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NORTH CAROLINA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Roping Gross s $72,960 Roper’s Pot s $45,696 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

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#15 Clint J. Moore (Limestone, TN) / Ron P. Renzi (Leesburg, VA), 45.71 on 5, $906, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

ohn Johnson and Jx2 Productions teamed up with H and H Indoor Arena and Richie Herman for the brand new North Carolina Championships. The event went well and ropers enjoyed the great cattle and the expert production.

The gates swung open for the event on June 20 and finished up on the 21st in Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Benjie Caldwell from Marshall, North Carolina made his mark on the roping in a big way. Caldwell took home more than $1,830, a trophy Gist buckle, a Martin saddle, two USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs and a USTRC National Finals Shoo-Out worth $5,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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North Carolina,” said Caldwell. “John Johnson and his Jx2 crew do a great job.

I liked roping at the Herman’s arena as well. It was a lot of fun and I had some success, so that made it even better.”

In the #13 Division Caldwell teamed up with Scott Davis to win third place in the main Average with a time of 39.50 seconds on four steers. They then teamed up in the #12 Division and claimed first place in the Average with a time of 32.40 seconds. Together they earned $2,508, trophy Gist buckles, a USTRC Regional Finals Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, and a USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“This was the first time Scott and I

had ever roped together. We did well and paired up to rope at the Eastern Regional Finals as well,” said Caldwell.

“This was my first USTRC belt buckle and I am pretty proud of it. I really like the USTRC prizeline.”

Caldwell also teamed up with Dale Martin and the team finished second in the main Average to add $1,152 and a USTRC Regional Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“Dale and I rope together some and he is a really good partner,” said Caldwell.

Caldwell took home the trophy Martin saddle for being the high money winner of the day. It was a feat and a prize that he was extremely proud of.

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#13 Clint Humphries (Lincolnton, NC) / Daniel B. Raynor (Four Oaks, NC), 32.61 on 4, $1,474, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

the cattle were outstanding,” said Colvard. “I really like the arena and have roped there before.”

Colvard partnered up with Donald Wilson to win second in the Incentive Average of the #10 Division. They also earned fourth place in the main Average with a time of 42.17 seconds on four steers.

“I had never roped with Donald before,” said Colvard. “John Johnson partnered us up and it turned out really good for us.”

Colvard really rose to the top in the #9 Division as he and team roping legend Doc Taylor teamed up to claim first place in the main Average. The duo caught their four steers in

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“This was my first USTRC saddle as well,” said Caldwell. “I really like the rough out saddle. It is great and really fits my horse well. I am extremely proud of it and excited about the win.”

Another shining star of the weekend was Kevin Colvard from Crumpler, North Carolina.

“This was a great USTRC roping and

NORTH CAROLINA CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

#15 Derrick A. Davis Hilliard, FL Jerry W. Courson Lake City, FL Benji P. Roberts Good Hope, GA Scott L. Davis Dacula, GA #13 Richard S. Herman Taylorsville, NC Benjie R. Caldwell Marshall, NC Scott L. Davis Dacula, GA #12 Jacob A. Calloway Fletcher, NC Scott T. Conlee Winchester, KY Benjie R. Caldwell Marshall, NC Dale R. Martin Cleveland, TN Wade Allard Conway, SC Cory G. Honeycutt Mooresville, NC #11 Chuck S. Buist Greenwood, SC Zack O. Walters Sencca, SC Teresa L. Herman Taylorsville, NC Daniel B. Raynor Four Oaks, NC Scott Lehman Smithville, OH Kenny VanPelt Greenville, PA

#10 Kenneth Sheriff Easley, SC Chuck S. Buist Greenwood, SC Wade Allard Conway, SC Rick Rogers Newton, NC Lacie Ann Boothe Pulaski, VA Dustin Cullip Dublin, VA #9 Huck Hicks Castlewood, VA Derek J. Hicks Castlewood, VA Craig Compton Mt. Ulla, NC Jason Scott Bennett, NC Bob B. Tanner Simpsonville, SC Randall Garrison Fountain Inn, SC

#15 Clint J. Moore Limestone, TN Ron P. Renzi Leesburg, VA #13 Clint Humphries Lincolnton, NC Daniel B. Raynor Four Oaks, NC

#12 Benjie R. Caldwell Marshall, NC Scott L. Davis Dacula, GA #11 Kenneth Sheriff Easley, SC Lee Smith Cary, NC #10 Chuck S. Buist Greenwood, SC Jamie L. Rector Pelzer, SC #9 Kevin Colvard Crumpler, NC Doc R. Taylor Oak Ridge, NC #8 Rick D. Lankford Mayodan, NC Starling Gunn Eden, NC Teresa L. Herman Taylorsville, NC Billy S. Lam Canton, GA Tanner M. Saunders Hudson, NC Jean Eaton Pearisburg, VA Derrick Dishman Dunlap, TN Gina Compton Mt. Ulla, NC Nicole Hicks Castlewood, VA Roger W. Bain Dublin, VA Bo L. Cook Gibsonville, NC Keith Peeples Mc Leansville, NC

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#12 Benjie R. Caldwell (Marshall, NC) / Scott L. Davis (Dacula, GA), 32.40 on 4, $1,918, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Kenneth Sheriff (Easley, SC) / Lee Smith (Cary, NC), 33.35 on 4, $1,788, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Chuck S. Buist, Jr. (Greenwood, SC) / Jamie L. Rector (Pelzer, SC), 36.86 on 4, $2,126, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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46.58 seconds to earn $2,578, trophy Gist buckles, and a USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I rope with Doc some and we usually do some good,â&#x20AC;? said Colvard who works for the telephone company in Crumpler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was my first USTRC buckle and I am very proud of it. I put it right on and am very proud to wear it.â&#x20AC;?

With all of Colvardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning came the big prize. He left the event as the high money winner of the day. He took

home a brand new trophy Martin saddle for his efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was also my first USTRC saddle and it fits my horse really good,â&#x20AC;? added Colvard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty exciting and I am proud of the fact that I did well.â&#x20AC;?

The North Carolina Championships came to a close and Jx2 Production again pulled off a great USTRC production. Two gentlemen from North Carolina were extremely pleased and excited about their weekend in Taylorsville, North Carolina. n

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#8 Teresa L. Herman (Taylorsville, NC) / Billy S. Lam, Jr. (Canton, GA), 32.76 on 3, $2,274, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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RED DESERT CLASSIC

Roping Gross s $130,200 Roper’s Pot s $89,475 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $13,839 Return to Roper s 79.4%

#12 Ladd B. Howell (West Haven, UT) / Nathan D. Dahl (Layton, UT), 31.34 on 4, $2,680, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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hen the dust cleared and the Wyoming Red Desert Classic had ended, Gillete, Wyoming team roper, Tyson Holden, had nailed down first place in the Average of the #10 to take home a brand new trophy Martin saddle and a USTRC National Shoot-Out worth $3,000 in Flex Earnings. He also placed third in the Average of the #11 and fourth in the Average of the #10.

“I had not been roping all that well,” Holden said. “But I kind of regrouped and pulled up some confidence and got lucky.”

The saddle in the #10 Average with partner, Jeff Clark, is Holden’s first USTRC saddle. He is pretty proud of that.

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“I have this saddle setting in my room right now,” Holden said. “I’m pretty proud of it.”

Holden has been roping since he was a little kid. He actually won the USTRC dummy roping at the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping in 1999 when he was twelve years old. He loves to rope both ends but heading seems to be his favorite. He knows it takes hard work and commitment to get where you want to be in team roping.

“I have a good horse,” Holden pointed out, “but it takes hard work and time to be good in this business.” His practice is business as well since he works hard to be able to rope smart. He

would actually rather team rope than rodeo since he can go to a team roping and rope several times versus going to a rodeo where he only gets to throw his rope one time.

Holden was active in high school rodeo growing up but hasn’t spent much time on the college circuit due to transferring colleges and changing regions. He hopes to change all that and make a stab at college rodeo come fall.

It was actually his first time to rope at the Sweetwater Events Center. He was familiar with the facility because of high school rodeo but had never spent time there roping.

“The facility was good and the cattle

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#11 LaRae Branham (Phoenix, AZ) / Wyatt Ray Farnsworth (Tucson, AZ), 36.41 on 4, $3,746, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Jeff J. Clark (Casper, WY) / Tyson Holden (Gillette, WY), 36.56 on 4, $4,990, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

were very strong but even,” Holden said about the Red Desert Classic. “I guess once I refocused and regrouped I got lucky and have a new saddle to show for it.”

Holden hopes he and Clark can rope at the Cinch USTRC National Finals of

Team Roping come October. He has roped there for the past four or five years but would love to use his USTRC Flex Earnings at the Cinch NFTR. Regardless, you can be pretty sure Holden will be looking for any opportunity to team rope. With a good

horse and the commitment to rope well, Holden hopes to continue his winning streak as the summer finishes up. He will definitely be roping if the opportunity arises. Maybe luck from the Red Desert Classic will rub off on Holden at the next roping he makes. n

RED DESERT CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Nick K. Camilletti Hayden, CO Matt T. Weidner Craig, CO Jared Udy Smithfield. UT Cliff Anderson McKinnon, WY #13 Phil L. Schuman Fort Collins, CO Matt T. Weidner Craig, CO Brendon C. Crozier Roosevelt, UT Jesse Nash Vernal, UT #12 Brendon C. Crozier Roosevelt, UT Jesse Nash Vernal, UT Doug Flowers Montrose, CO Matt T. Weidner Craig, CO Witt J. Crowser Lingle, WY Todd Q. Holden Gillette, WY #11 Ladd B. Howell West Haven, UT Nathan D. Dahl Layton, UT Saul E. Bencomo Big Piney, WY Wyatt Ray Farnsworth Tucson, AZ Shane T. Thomson Pinedale, WY Tyson Holden Gillette, WY

#10 Jim A. Rose Jackson, WY Frank J. Varela Roberts, ID Steve L. Mock Delta, CO J. R. Rodriguez Montrose, CO Jim A. Rose Jackson, WY Frank J. Varela Roberts, ID #9 Stewart Thomson Kremmling, CO Coy Hildreth Gunnison, CO Wes Haas Saratoga, WY Jerry A. Kraft Encampment, WY Jim C. Seppie Rock Springs, WY Brad Logan Rock Springs, WY

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Nick K. Camilletti Hayden, CO Cliff M. Anderson McKinnon, WY #13 Jared Udy Smithfield, UT Rick Steed Malad City, ID

#12 Ladd B. Howell West Haven, UT Nathan D. Dahl Layton, UT #11 LaRae Branham Phoenix, AZ Wyatt Ray Farnsworth Tucson, AZ #10 Jeff J. Clark Casper, WY Tyson Holden Gillette, WY #9 Steve L. Mock Delta, CO David A. Smith Fruita, CO #8 Roger Hutcheon Vernal, UT Brett D. Andra Wallsburg, UT Lance B. Elison Inkom, ID Rod D. Rasmusson Rock Springs, WY C. J. Anderson Rock Springs, WY Jim M. Anderson Rock Springs, WY Slade G. Witbeck Vernal, UT Brandon J. Barrow Hooper, UT Roy Jarrard Casper, WY Darryl L. Steele Maybell, CO Don H. Sides Farmington, UT Tim C. Ekstrom Malad City, ID

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#9 Steve L. Mock (Delta, CO) / David A. Smith (Fruita, CO), 45.83 on 4, $4,218, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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LASSO

DEL NORTE Roping Gross s $229,600 Roper’s Pot s $158,548 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

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Open Whip S. Lewis (Queen Creek, AZ) / Brandon J. Gonzales (Los Lunas, NM), 44.71 on 5, $2,942

as Vegas, New Mexico header Lydia Ulibarri loves team roping. Roping since 2005, she has come a long way quickly and she has a brand new trophy saddle sitting in her living room to show for her roping ability. Ulibarri and new partner, Lane Yazzie, connected at the Lasso Del Norte in Las Vegas, New Mexico the weekend of June 26th through 28th to win first place in the Average of the #10.

“It was a great roping,” Ulibarri said excitedly. “We had a great time and it was so much fun. The facility is good, the cattle were good and Kenny and Marsha Zamora always put on a good roping. It was my first time to rope with Lane and he is an awesome kid. He is very humble and a great heeler. Hopefully we can go to Oklahoma City for the USTRC 114 / AUGUST 2009

National Finals of Team Roping.”

Ulibarri gives all the credit for her roping ability to her boyfriend, Marty Valencia. Valencia also team ropes and is a header as well, but the couple sometimes pair up and he will heel for her. Valencia has coached Ulibarri and trained the horse she rides to head.

“Marty trained my horse,” Ulibarri commented. “I rope slower and this horse is just awesome. Marty is so good with beginners and seasoned ropers. He is kind of an idol around here. My horse does all the work and I can focus on roping. I try to leave it up to my heelers and my horse. Even if I don’t place I try to make a good solid run. Marty has helped me so much and has been such an influence on my roping.”

Ulibarri tries to pay attention when she goes to rope. She learns from other ropers by watching how they handle their horses and their ropes.

“I am always willing to take advice from other ropers,” Ulibarri continued.

“They can teach you so much. My idol is Beverly Robbins and she is just an awesome roper. I try to watch and learn from what others do and keep an open mind to learning new things.” She also appreciates the way Kenna Armitage ropes. No doubt, Ulibarri is learning from some of the best in the business.

Ulibarri and Valencia try to get in the practice pen as often as they can.

Sometimes it may only be two or three times a week. Regardless, she spends time roping the dummy and riding her

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Prizeline s $16,454 Return to Roper s 76.2%

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#15 Lane T. Ivy (Amarillo, TX) / Shay D. Carroll (La Junta, CO), 40.32 on 5, $3,844, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

horse to keep him in shape. She feels she is always a work in progress.

“I feel I have come a long way in my roping,” Ulibarri elaborated. “I always have a lot to work on and learn. I want to always improve but it is all still a work in progress. Marty got me started team roping. I would go with him and one day

he just wanted me to try it. I’m so glad he did because I absolutely love it.”

Not only did Ulibarri come away from the Lasso Del Norte with a new saddle she also won a USTRC National Shoot Out worth $3,000 in Flex Earnings.

The Cinch USTRC National Finals in Oklahoma City is on her list of places to

be come October.

“We have gone to Oklahoma City the last two years and I hope Lane and I can rope this year,” she said. “I love the USTRC because it is such a close tight knit community of ropers. It is probably the only sport where competitors pull for each other. continued on page 117

LASSO DEL NORTE • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Seth Hall Odessa, TX Johnny B. Salvo Datil, NM Josh Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Johnny B. Salvo Datil, NM Dick T. Carroll La Junta, CO T. J. Watts Eads, CO #13 Travis Regensberg Las Vegas, NM Lyndsey A. Padilla La Loma, NM Carlos V. Ortiz Tucumcari, NM Lyndsey A. Padilla La Loma, NM #12 Marty Valencia Las Vegas, NM Ty H. Toledo Bloomfield, NM Cody W. Ware Lockney, TX Bobby H. Jones Hereford, TX Javier Chavez Minguer Santa Fe, NM Rudy Benavidez Albuquerque, NM #11 Joe Bob Nunez Corrales, NM Rudy Benavidez Albuquerque, NM Cody Boozer Jarales, NM Ferlin Charley Albuquerque, NM Jonathan E. Martinez Rociada, NM Kelly K. Overton Colorado City, TX

#10 Anthony O. Rivas Fruitland, NM Arron J. Lucero Waterflow, NM Lane Watkins Las Cruse, NM Jeff Smith Sterling, KS Dara D. Short Goodwell, OK Dawayne Short Goodwell, OK #9 Erasmo Ochoa Santa Fe, NM Ricardo Chavez Santa Fe, NM Andy Keith James La Junta, CO Bill Jenkins Rocky Ford, CO Lawrence Cordova Santa Fe, NM Ricardo Chavez Santa Fe, NM

$6,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Lane T. Ivy Amarillo, TX Shay D. Carroll La Junta, CO #13 Richard Huxley Ignacio, CO Marcus Richard Banister Brighton, CO

#12 Joshuah T. Fish Moriarty, NM Cody Garcia Peralta, NM #11 Doug Chandler Amarillo, TX Austin C. Stephens Dalhart, TX #10 Lydia Ulibarri Las Vegas, NM Lane L. Yazzie Kirtland, NM #9 Cody Boozer Jarales, NM Patrick Pepper Gallegos Belen, NM Ronnie F. Baca Los Lunas, NM Patrick Pepper Gallegos Belen, NM #8 Jacobo Salazar Espanola, NM Ernest James Salazar Velarde, NM Julie G. Gibson Los Lunas, NM Nick B. Padilla La Loma, NM Tom O. Corzine Center, CO Wayne E. Spencer Salida, CO Samuel Perez Santa Fe, NM Mark Ortega Las Vegas, NM Jim K. Miller Satanta, KS Pete Garcia Tierra Amarilla, NM Bryan M. Luce Clovis, NM Sergio Lopez Clovis, NM

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#13 Richard Huxley (Ignacio, CO) / Marcus Richard Banister (Brighton, CO), 33.29 on 4, $3,790, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Joshuah T. Fish (Moriarty, NM) / Cody Garcia (Peralta, NM), 35.00 on 4, $4,000, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Doug Chandler (Amarillo, TX) / Austin C. Stephens (Dalhart, TX), 40.26 on 4, $4,860, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Lydia Ulibarri (Las Vegas, NM) / Lane L. Yazzie (Kirtland, NM), 40.37 on 4, $5,832, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Cody Boozer (Jarales, NM) / Patrick Pepper Gallegos, Jr. (Belen, NM), 40.17 on 4, $4,422, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Julie G. Gibson (Los Lunas, NM) / Nick B. Padilla (Anton Chico, NM), 27.36 on 3, $3,402, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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OKLAHOMA

CHAMPIONSHIPS Roping Gross s $348,700 Roper’s Pot s $239,699 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $32,282 Return to Roper s 78.0%

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’m always blessed when I have the opportunity to rope,” said Lexington, Oklahoma team roper David Winterton.

“Any way you look at it, the Lazy E Arena is a good facility to rope at. I just felt lucky to be there.” Winterton was referring to the Oklahoma Championships held the weekend of July 2 through the 5 in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Perhaps luck had a bit more to do with it since Winterton and partner, Jeremy Stewart, won first place in the Average of the #12 at the Oklahoma Championships. He and partner, Jess Morgan, won third in the Average as well.

Winterton and Stewart took home beautiful championship trophy Martin saddles as well as a USTRC National Shoot-Out worth $3,000 in Flex Earnings.

“It was a really good roping,” Winterton continued. “I had some horse problems and had to change my game 120 / AUGUST 2009

plan but it worked out to my advantage.

My good horse wasn’t working well so I ended up using my younger horse.”

Winterton seems to focus on taking things in stride and tries to not fret or worry about how things unfold. He doesn’t like being frustrated and tries to adjust to things as they happen.

“When you get worried you’re going to make mistakes,” he emphasized. “The younger horse worked better and I suppose things happen for a reason. I’ve got a new saddle to show for it anyway.”

That kind of attitude probably explains why Winterton ropes the way he does.

Winterton has been roping as a serious competitor for about the last four or five years. He likes to head and feels that if you are going to compete you want to continually work toward getting better. The challenge of heading is to work toward improving your game.

Winterton pointed out his new

saddle was still in the house and he hasn’t put it on his horse yet. With six kids he figures one of them will make the best use of it at some point in time.

He usually ropes close to home and one of his sons ropes so he tries to go with him to rope together.

“Each of my kids is different and unique,” Winterton points out. “Some of them love the horses and the roping thing and some of them have no interest at all. Each of them is special and unique in who they are.”

Although Winterton doesn’t get to spend as much time in the practice pen as he would like, he feels it is very important. He feels the practice pen should be quality time.

“Part of the problem with my good horse at Guthrie was he needed some time in the practice pen,” Winterton confessed. “We didn’t spend it there like we should have. Each time in the

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practice pen is a little different. I make my horses work and a lot depends on where I’m going and what is coming up.”

Winterton agrees the Oklahoma Classic was a good roping for him to go to because it was close to home and there is just nothing like the facility at Lazy E. Winterton was at the USTRC

National Finals of Team Roping last year and will probably be there this coming October especially since he has some Flex Earnings to spend. Perhaps whetting his appetite at the Oklahoma Championships will just be a prime opportunity for Winterton to continue his game plan at the Cinch NFTR come fall. Regardless, Winterton will, no

doubt, remain cool and focused. Taking everything in stride proved to be a good game plan at Guthrie because changing horses and adjusting his game plan worked to his advantage. He stays true to roping well and getting better. He will consistently be working at improving his roping game no matter where he goes to rope. n

OKLAHOMA CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $2,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Cole R. Morgan Ada, OK Jerry M. Skaggs Denison, TX Cole R. Morgan Ada, OK Jess Morgan Ada, OK Wes Kent Grand Cane, LA Nick V. Kent Grand Cane, LA #13 Mike A. Row Tishomingo, OK Gage Williams Foster, OK T. J. Green Tuttle, OK Reagan G. Ward Edmond, OK #12 Jarrod W. Cross Paradise, TX Robert Wood Tolar, TX David H. Winterton Lexington, OK Jess Morgan Ada, OK Nicholas G. Thompson Stillwater, OK Randy L. Harmon Mustang, OK #11 Jamel Perry Clarksville, AR Tater Lux Mulberry, AR Terry Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS David W. Trammell Muskogee , OK Rory L. O'neal Earlsboro, OK Shane M. Madewell Seminole, OK #10 Coleman Corzine Sadler, TX

Klay Coffman Durant, OK Doc L. Mims Holdenville, OK Dustin C. Hamilton Seminole, OK Hunter C. Munsell Woodward, OK Jim D. Kahoe Mutual, OK #9 Denema Merrell Choctaw, OK Clay Masoner Choctaw, OK Troy Miller Hinton, OK Chase Johnson Hinton, OK Walter L. Mainka Foster, OK Ron Herman Lindsay, OK Zach Griffith Holdenville, OK Brian K. Factor Holdenville, OK $6,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 John M. McGuire Okmulgee, OK Scott Madison Daily Arkansas City, KS #13 Brice Boatright Mulhall, OK Antonio P. Savedra Shawnee, KS #12 David H. Winterton Lexington, OK Jeremy J. Stewart Fox, OK Hunter C. Munsell Woodward, OK Brent Hargrove Elk City, OK #11 Caleb Sebo Spiro, OK

Jeff D. Hunter Talihina, OK Coleman Corzine Sadler, TX Klay Coffman Durant, OK #10 Colby S. Norman Springer, OK Brady Norman Springer, OK Larry D. Thaggard Wichita Falls, TX Doyne Wofford Velma, OK #9 Bruce Daly Tolar, TX Trey C. Mitchell Tishomingo, OK Pooh K. Ware Wynona, OK Justin E. Howell Barnsdall, OK Terry L. Gilbert Hardesty, OK Lewis C. Gilbert Hardesty, OK #8 Bob Dickey Ames, OK Gene Dickey Derby, KS Kevan Smith Woodward, OK Dennis R. Pipins Woodward, OK Bill E. Hamilton Conway Springs, KS Gene Dickey Derby, KS Austin Gatlin Guthrie, OK Kraig D. Fryar Guthrie, OK Mark Walck Sulphur, OK Logan Whitley Cassville, MO Todd J. Smith Anadarko, OK David Fitzpatrick Marionville, MO

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#13 Brice Boatright (Mulhall, OK) / Antonio P. Savedra (Shawnee, KS), 31.93 on 4, $5,344, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 David H. Winterton (Lexington, OK) / Jeremy J. Stewart (Fox, OK), 34.02 on 4, $6,248, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Caleb Sebo (Spiro, OK) / Jeff D. Hunter (Talihina, OK), 34.36 on 4, $7,134, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Colby S. Norman (Springer, OK) / Brady Norman (Springer, OK), 37.19 on 4, $8,108, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Bruce Daly (Tolar, TX) / Trey C. Mitchell (Tishomingo, OK), 38.53 on 4, $8,480, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Kevan Smith (Woodward, OK) / Dennis R. Pipins (Woodward, OK), 25.61 on 3, $3,710, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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SOUTH DAKOTA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Roping Gross s $156,320 Roper’s Pot s $107,639 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $14,046 Return to Roper s 77.8%

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nytime you can be in Rapid City, South Dakota over the Fourth of July it is a good time. The South Dakota Championships hit town on July 3-5, 2009 and the event hosted

by Ty Yost and Yost Events, Inc. was a big hit with area USTRC members.

More than 1,020 teams from over 20 different states attended the event and made their attempt to claim their part of the nearly $100,000 cash payoff.

One roper who really stepped up to the plate was Tim Tyan from Hayes Center, Nebraska. The 41-year-old team roper took home $4,469, a trophy Gist buckle, a trophy Cowboy Gold saddle, a USTRC Regional Finals Shoot-Out worth $1,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and two USTRC National Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“This was a good roping with some really good cattle,” commented Tyan.

“The production is always good and we try to go to this USTRC roping every year.”

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Open Reese Kerr, Jr. (Comfort, TX) / Jhett E. Johnson (Casper, WY), 38.40 on 5, $1,332

Tyan began the event by winning third place in the main Average of the #12 Division with Jeff Aylward.

“Jeff is a neighbor of mine and we rope a lot locally,” said Tyan.

They roped four steers in 36.11 seconds to win $1,506 and a USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Tyan then continued his success by winning the overall fast time of the #12 Gold Plus with partner Roger Merritt.

“Roger is also one of my neighbors and we rope together quite a bit,” said Tyan.

He also placed fourth in the main Average with heeler Chris Hogan. The team roped four steers in 38.33 seconds to claim the victory.

“Chris is from Colorado and we rope together when we are at the same event,” said Tyan. “He is a good partner and we do some good together.”

Tyan really turned up the heat in the #9 Division as he and heeler Darren Smith caught four steers in 38.13 seconds to claim first place in the main Average.

“Darren lives close to us as well and we rope together some,” said Tyan. “We all tried to go up there together. We just tried to make a weekend of it and spend the Fourth of July weekend together.”

The victory gave them $3,694, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles, and a USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“This was my second USTRC saddle,”

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#13 Todd Phillips (Sheridan, WY) / Larry T. Steele (Sundance, WY), 30.50 on 4, $2,222, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

said Tyan. “I won one a few years back in Broken Bow, Nebraska. It’s a good saddle and I have it sitting in the house for right now.”

In the #8 Pick/Draw Tyan switched to the heel side and teamed up with Robbie Dunn. They caught three steers in 28.31 seconds to secure first place in the Average. They earned $2,592, trophy

Gist buckles and USTRC National Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“Robbie was my pick partner and he is from right there around Rapid City,” said Tyan. “This was my second USTRC belt buckle. I won one before with my daughter in Torrington, Wyoming. It was a good deal and I enjoyed it.”

The Fourth of July is no doubt a fun time, but it is especially a great time in Rapid City, South Dakota.

“They produce a really good roping there and have a great facility,” said Tyan. “It is really a great place to be over the Fourth and we enjoyed ourselves and had a lot of fun. Team roping is one sport where the whole family can compete and we can enjoy each other’s company. We had fun and will certainly go again.”

The South Dakota Championships came to a close and producer Ty Yost and Yost Events, Inc. were pleased with the turnout and the production. The weather was nice and the roping action inside the Central States Fairgrounds Expo Center was outstanding. n

SOUTH DAKOTA CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $2,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Andy D. Miller Wellfleet, NE Levi T. Tyan Hayes Center, NE Darren D. Sellers Wellfleet, NE Levi T. Tyan Hayes Center, NE Tim P. Nelson Midland, SD Melvin R. Arneson Enning, SD #13 Chad A. Nelson Laramie, WY Beau C. Miller Gillette, WY Jamie A. Mader Stephenville, TX Craig G. Mader Gillette, WY #12 Darren D. Sellers Wellfleet, NE Larry Chandler Brule, NE Jordan R. Steele Aladdin, WY Larry T. Steele Sundance, WY Tim E. Tyan Hayes Center, NE Jeff P. Aylward Dickens, NE #11 Gene J. Roberts Lingle, CA Hardy White Hot Springs, SD Bud Longbrake Dupree, SD Rocky Longbrake Dupree, SD Jeff J. Clark Casper, WY Todd Q. Holden Gillette, WY

#10 Deone Hart Mitchell, SD Lucas D. Rice Rockham, SD Bud Longbrake Dupree, SD Rocky Longbrake Dupree, SD Dan Chesley Harrisburg, NE Danny B. Harris Belvidere, SD #9 Preston Bonine Beresford, SD Jake D. Stonefield Brandt, SD Lane Day Bartlett, NE Andy Drueke Bartlett, NE Witt J. Crowser Lingle, WY Dallas Nixon Belle Fourche, SD

$6,000 Flex Earning Awarded Per Team #15 Chance Rosencrans Richardton, ND Jade Nelson Midland, SD #13 Todd Phillips Sheridan, WY Larry T. Steele Sundance, WY

#12 Raymond Kerr Lake Preston, SD Cody S. Callaway Gillette, WY #11 John Strub Billings, MT Todd Q. Holden Gillette, WY #10 David Deruiter Casper, WY Jay D. Lovitt Mullen, NE #9 Tim E. Tyan Hayes Center, NE Darren R. Smith Wellfleet, NE #8 Wyatt Treeby Hecla, SD Chuck Donnelly Elk Point, SD Robbie B. Dunn Black Hawk, SD Tim E. Tyan Hayes Center, NE John E. Johnson Piedmont, SD Spike Eberspecher Scottsbluff, NE Robbie B. Dunn Black Hawk, SD Jhett Williams Faith, SD Walter W. Church Valentine, NE Steve A. Eckroth Bismarck, ND Bill Eckroth Mandan, ND Marvin Mutchler Cave Creek, AZ

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#12 Raymond Kerr (Lake Preston, SD) / Cody S. Callaway (Gillette, WY), 32.23 on 4, $2,854, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 John Strub (Billings, MT) / Todd Q. Holden (Gillette, WY), 32.42 on 4, $3,818, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 David DeRuiter (Casper, WY) / Jay D. Lovitt (Mullen, NE), 37.83 on 4, $4,208, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Tim E. Tyan (Hayes Center, NE) / Darren R. Smith (Wellfleet, NE), 38.13 on 4, $3,694, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Roper Math A farrier can shoe eight horses on a normal day. How many horses can he shoe in three days?

Bonus How many horseshoes will he need to shoe all of these horses?

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The Jr. Looper contest at the Western Colorado Championships was one to remember as some of the best up and coming team roping talent competed for great prizes. Winners included, Payson Whinnery in the10 to 12 division, Loren Hemmington in the 8 to 9 division, Jaicee Bastian in the 6 to 7 division and Payden Taylor in the 5 & under division.

Las Vegas, New Mexico came to life as the Lasso del Norte USTRC event took center stage. A great Jr. Looper contest was among the action with tons of young ropers claiming their share of the spotlight. Winners of the Jr. Looper contest included, Zant Zamora in the 10 to 12 division, Cisco Padilla in the 8 to 9 division, Antonio Soto in the 6 to 7 division and Timo Cotlins in the 5 & under division.

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Jr. Loopers got in on the action at the North Carolina Championships held in Taylorsville, North Carolina. The champions were all smiles as they celebrated their victory and received Gist buckles.

Clay Futrell won the 10 to 12 division, while Pride Arrington won the 8 to 9 division and Eli Colvard took home the victory in the 6 to 7 division.

Guthrie, Oklahoma was the place to be for Jr. Loopers during the Fourth of July weekend. Cody Williams took home first place in the 10 to 12 division and L. J. Yeahquo claimed the win in the 8 to 9 division. Gentry Anderson was the winner of the 6 to 7 division, while young, Cheyenne Kahoe won the grand prize in the 5 & under division. All of the champions were awarded Gist buckles, while each of the runners up received a Classic Rope.

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The West Texas Championships hosted one of the best Jr. Looper contests of the year. Lee Roberts with Rope-O-Matic Systems, Inc. was on hand to provide a custom steer hide covered Jake Steer for the contest. To say the least, the kids were excited about the competition, and anxious for their turn at this very special Jake Steer. In the end, Anthony Nieto championed the 10 to 12 division, joined by Issac Oviedo in the 8 to 9 division, as well as Austin Dominquez in the 6 to 7 division and young Trey Hughes in the 5 & under division.

Jr. Loopers from a four state area converged on Rock Springs, Wyoming in hopes of becoming the next Jr. Looper champion at the Red Desert Classic.

Winners included Karlex Capitan in the 10 to 12 division, Tyson Timothy in the 8 to 9 division, Tanner Anderson in the 6 to 7 division and Sage Romero in the 5 & under division.

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Tips and Tricks Trailering Check List To avoid any problems or breakdowns on the highway, you should make a final check of the following items before every trip and each time you stop for fuel!

Trailer Hitch Is it securely in place on the tow vehicle?

Coupler Is it locked to the hitch ball?

To be sure it is, raise the trailer tongue.

Safety Chains Are they properly attached to the truck and tight enough to keep from dragging on the ground but with enough slack for tight turns?

Lights Are they securely connected to the tow vehicle and working properly? Have a second person step on the brake and operate the turn signal as you check the lights to be sure.

Wheels and TiresAre all of the tires properly inflated, including the spare? Be sure to check while they are cold and ensure the lug nuts are tight? Also, check for heat in the wheel bearings while fueling up.

Extreme heat can be signs of worn bearing problems.

Brakes Are they working and be sure that the break-away chain or cable is attached?

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More than Left Hand Magic All headers have heard that their left hand is essential and it is true. A headers left hand is in control of the horse throughout the run and a crucial part of heading.

However, the left hand does more than manage the reins, it is also an important feature in catching.

When throwing a head loop, headers should keep the top strand, the side with the hondo slightly above the bottom strand throughout each swing and into the beginning of the throw. This helps clear the horns with the top strand and catch the right horn of the steer with the bottom strand. However, once the loop is released from the right hand, the left hand is the only thing still connected to the loop and it plays an essential roll in catching the steer. Once a header lets go of the loop, he or she should push the left hand forward and help guide the loop onto the steer horns.

Although a headers left hand is a crucial part of roping as it helps control the head horse, it is also just as important in roping and catching by helping the loop fly through the air and find its target.

Feeding Steers Just like your horse, your steers are performance athletes as well. Feed your steer high quality hay and allow them access to clean water. True Corrientes are not small because they are starved, they are genetically small. Your steers need high quality feed and clean water to perform at their best.

In addition, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything to take away a steerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm. Never rope your steers completely out and give them time to rest and re-gain their energy before roping them again.

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was tired of the heat. I was tired of the roping. I was tired of being an errand girl and I was tired of being unappreciated.

We had been at the roping for two days and I had given up reading everyone’s mind. When one of my friends suggested a movie I jumped at the opportunity. I left Boss roping with his buddies and Buzzy and June were deep into the dummy roping and having a roping all their own.

Boss promised he would check on them

so I just left.

The movie was a good one and the break provided a much welcome relief. I didn’t miss being at the roping one bit.

We three girls decided we would grab a late dinner and hope beyond hope the roping would be over and the kids in bed by the time we got back to the arena. We even opted for a delicious glass of wine over dinner and the visit with my friends was sublime.

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arena and there was a quiet hush over the fairgrounds interrupted only by the occasional whicker of a horse or the bawl of a roping steer somewhere inside the coliseum or pens. It had cooled considerably and I told my friends I would just walk to the trailer. The cool night air felt good. I actually felt I could now face one more day of roping.

What you have to understand is that as I scanned the expanse of parking area there was an endless span of trailers. In fact it was trailer after trailer after trailer!

Have you ever noticed how many trailers are parked at a roping? Have you ever noticed how differently things look in the dark than in bright sunlight? Have you ever noticed how many trailers actually look the same or seem somewhat similar?

Surely, I wasn’t lost. Perhaps the wine had made me a bit giddy! Good grief, I hope not.

Boss had unhooked our truck from the trailer as had a lot of the ropers. It is just handy to have the pickup if you have to make a food run or dash somewhere in a hurry. Endless row after endless row of white gooseneck trailers set before me. It was undoubtedly a sea of equine transportation.

Finally, I spotted our trailer. Thank goodness. I would have felt so silly calling Boss on his phone and telling him I was lost. He and his buddies would have loved that story and everyone would have known I had gotten lost at the roping. Factor in the wine and boy would that have been a tale to hear. I could just hear them laughing and carrying on about how I had too much wine and couldn’t find my way back to the roping. I could almost hear Tim and Donald telling everyone how I hated ropings so bad I just started drinking.

I pulled open the door of the trailer and stepped inside. It was darker than pitch and I couldn’t see anything.

“Boss, turn on the light,” I said in a whisper so I wouldn’t wake the kids.

Nothing, not one sound filtered to my ears.

He didn’t even moan. “Boss turn on the light,” I prompted again a little louder. I slipped off my shoes and fumbled for my cell phone. Surely the phone would give me enough light so I could see to change my clothes and at least brush my teeth.

Boss must be plumb worn out I thought. He could at least have asked if I had a good time. “Boss,” I said again quietly. “Turn on the light.”

Suddenly the hair on my neck prickled.

Something wasn’t quite right. I reached for the light switch by the door. It wasn’t where I remembered it being.

“Ma’am!” A deep, strange coarse voice said, “I think you are in the wrong trailer.”

My heart sank and I suddenly felt nauseous. I tried to see something familiar in the dark enclosure of the trailer. Not one bit of light filtered through the windows. I fumbled around feeling for something that I knew was mine. I couldn’t see anything and nothing seemed even vaguely familiar.

“Oh no,” I gulped scrambling to find my shoes in the dim eerie light. I reached behind me for the door handle.

My hands were shaking so bad I could hardly grasp it. As I slowly backed down the trailer step with shoes in one hand and cell phone in the other I fell right into Boss and tripped him up. Talk about timing.

“Gracie, what the heck are you doing in that trailer?” he drawled as surprised as I was, “I thought you went to the movies.”

“Hey, mom!” the kids screeched as they came running out of nowhere. Good grief, what were they still doing up?

“Whose trailer is that, Gracie?” Boss questioned. “What is wrong with you, girl?” he asked as he noticed how I was shaking. “Have you been drinking?” One glass of wine and it will haunt me from now on. I could just tell that here begins the horror story.

“No, but I’m fixing to start,” I said angrily as I was trying desperately to regain composure of some kind.

At that very instant some strange man with no shirt on stuck his head out of the dark interior of the trailer I had just fallen out of.

“Ma’am, are you okay?” he asked. “I didn’t mean to frighten you but you very near scared me more than I scared you. I couldn’t imagine who was wanting the light turned on.”

“Gracie?” Boss said with a sly grin on his face. “Did you forget where our trailer was parked?”

I stuffed my shoes on my feet, crammed my cell phone into my purse and turned to walk off. I’ll never live this story down I thought to myself. For once I had no comment and nothing more to say as I left in a huff.

“Gracie,” Boss called to me letting out a stifled snort of laughter. “The trailer is this way!”

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nother squeeze chute story. In my world it is the equivalent of a shark attack or a middle of the night calving callâ&#x20AC;Śa story that sends shivers down my spine!

Monty said he was just along for the ride, helping his neighbor Whitey gather his cows and calves for spring branding.

The roundup went smooth; eight aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;horseback in four sections of pretty good country, although they had to backtrack some and rope a couple small calves that had gotten on the other side of the fence.

It was absentee owner land. The corrals were twenty years old and made of heavy pipe, sheets of steel and sucker rod. Unfortunately, this high dollar set of pens were apparently designed by a swing set manufacturer, an orthodontist, or that same guy who invented the Rubikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cube!

Fences high and tight but so far off the ground you could roll a pack mule under the bottom wire! A crowding gate so heavy it was like closing a vault. The crowding alley was six feet high, solid iron with rolling back-stops that clanged like railroad cars when they closed! He showed me his black thumbnail.

Whitey decided to run the cows through for a little Pour-On treatment, to number brand the first-calf heifers and mouth the elders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long,â&#x20AC;? he said. He asked Monty to run the squeeze chute. As squeeze chutes age they tend to look more and more

alike; Priefert, WW, Powder River, Tecoâ&#x20AC;Śetc. Monty saw the letters P-R-E, but when he scraped it off it readâ&#x20AC;ŚHISTORIC! The moving parts were uniformly rusty and crusted. The tailgate, squeeze and head gate all opened and closed, but only about halfway. There always seemed to be a cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head poking in through the tailgate, or one on her side, or on her knees, or with a foot stickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; out, or hiplocked and swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; back and forth like the masthead on a clipper ship in a hurricane!

Monty said working the headgate was like trying to fight an octopus crawling through the sunroof of your car! It would either lock partly open or partly closed but never fully opened or fully closed. Half the time he was swinging from the headgate handle, all 160 lbs of him, as Whitey clung to the thrashing cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head like a bulldogger, trying to check her teeth!

They worked 106 cows in two hours, missed catching 12 head in the chute, set three on fire and had to guess the age of the last five because the headgate froze open! Covered with motor oil, cow manure, burnt hair, Pour On and dust, they called it just another romantic cowboy day.

Epilogue: Six days later the squeeze chute was euthanized and is now a cattle guard on a dirt road somewhere to nowhere in the great southwest. May it Rest In Pieces. n

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good livestock auctioneer can sell anything: horses, cars, houses, machinery; you name it and a cow auctioneer can sell it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why livestock auctioneers are busy selling foreclosed homes and GM cars. But there is one field thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been slow to employ livestock auctioneers and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the wine industry. They seem to prefer auctioneers who have no chant and go v-e-r-y s-l-o-w.

So I was surprised when a cattle auctioneer friend was hired to do an important wine auction. The wine folks had seen their auction go downhill and they wanted to revive it by using a faster talker. This brings up another reason why cowboys arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t asked to sell wine: most of them know as much about wine as a hog knows about Sundays. Most prefer beer and whiskey to Cabernet and if they drink wine at all it comes in a box and costs less per ounce than many brands of bottled

water. They tend to read the West Texas Livestock Weekly, not Wine Spectator.

Because my friend wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know a Petit Verdot from a Volvo it was decided that a wine expert would put him through an intense training course during the afternoon of the big auction. The teacher, who weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll call Mur-Low, can sip a wine and tell you where it came from! He accompanied our cowboy auctioneer during the Grand Tasting and together they sampled the 20 wines that would be featured during the auction later that night, some of them costing more by the ounce than a movie-theater coke.

Unfortunately, no one told our cowboy friend (Wine-O) that you were supposed to spit the wine out after tasting it.

Mur-Low explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The person serving the wine with the cup around his neck is called a Somalian.â&#x20AC;? Or at least thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Wine-O thought he heard.

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come from Somalia). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now swirl the wine and smell it,â&#x20AC;? advised Mur-Low. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you smell blackberries and dark chocolate? What do you smell?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It smells more like boiled cabbage or moldy alfalfa to me,â&#x20AC;? said Wine-O. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Or Chinese food in a to-go carton that was accidentally left in a hot car for three days.â&#x20AC;?

Mur-Low nearly fainted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Okay, perhaps your palate will be more educated than your nose. Take a sip and describe the flavor. Does it taste like rose petals, black pepper and butterscotch with high notes of brown sugar and nutmeg?â&#x20AC;?

Wine-O took a sip and shook his head. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been drunk enough to eat rose petals but to me it tastes like cough syrup strained through a wet saddle blanket with high notes of dill pickle juice.â&#x20AC;?

Mur-Low wept openly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How would you describe the after taste?â&#x20AC;? he sobbed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kind of like ham gravy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also chewier than a 20 year old Corriente cow,â&#x20AC;? said Wine-O. It took five more glasses before he started tasting the butterscotch.

By the end of the Grand Tasting Wine-O was larrupinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; up the booze like a fired cowhand, had not eaten all day and the coffee he was drinking to sober up when mixed with the wine created ominous sounds from deep within his bowels.

Then it was time for the auction.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spare you all the details but Wine-O swapped his cowboy hat for a beanie, could take his blood pressure by the drumbeats in his head and his tongue was so thick it slowed him down to the speed of most wine auctioneers.

He was also seeing double and was taking bids that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there, which didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt the sale one bit.

The next day he had a terrible hangover and death seemed like a viable option. Wine-O called Mur-Low to find out how bad he had died on the vine, so to speak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They loved you,â&#x20AC;? said a vibrant MurLow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A good time was had by all and they want you back for next year.â&#x20AC;?

Wine-O asked in disbelief, â&#x20AC;&#x153;But couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they tell I knew nothing about the wine?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not at all,â&#x20AC;? said Mur-Low. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fortunately they thought you were just drunk... not stupid.â&#x20AC;? n

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or almost twenty years we have been going through this process month after month. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been just you and my Mom, reading these pages month after month, making up the core of my â&#x20AC;&#x153;faithfulâ&#x20AC;? readers. We have covered every topic imaginable in the realm of sports medicine and team roping and whatever else in between. I have been on my soap box spitting out opinions and beliefs while other times I have been on my knees praying that what I was writing was actually going to benefit someone out there. I have had a support team all the while that has been there for me doing the research, or the studies or merely making sure that all of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? are dotted and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? are crossed. It really is a team that makes up The Sports Medicine Stable.

It is with this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teamâ&#x20AC;? in mind that I am honored to introduce you to our newest member. Although so many of the others on the team go nameless in the end, this is the one name you are all going to want to know. The world of sports medicine is an ever-changing and constantly evolving phenomenon that has become one of the cornerstones of success for any athlete in the world. Be it the professional who sits at the top of his/her game to the lowly novice who is just struggling to struggle, â&#x20AC;&#x153;sports medicineâ&#x20AC;? has become a part of all of our lives. Over the past few years the presence of orthopedic surgeons specifically

trained in â&#x20AC;&#x153;sports medicineâ&#x20AC;? has become one of the most desired members of any â&#x20AC;&#x153;sports medicine team.â&#x20AC;? That is why I am so excited to use this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s addition of The Sports Medicine Stable to introduce you to Stacy Beaty, MD. Since he was born and raised in west Texas he cannot help but have an intrinsic passion for those individuals who choose to rope, ride and rodeo for their own recreational pleasure or professional livelihood. Since I first met him two and a half years ago working at Rodeo Houston while completing his orthopedic training, through the past year that he has spent immersed in his Sports Medicine Fellowship, one constant has remained â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dr. Beaty has an insatiable desire to apply his specific knowledge and skills to those same folks I call friends, fellow competitors and roping peers.

So many times I have heard from you, my faithful readers, about specific issues or conditions and my answers have been merely the best that I could do. I can now assure you that those answers will pack a lot more punch than previously and now, hopefully, they can have a more significant impact on your roping lives and your lives in general.

Just as the availability to the specialty of sports medicine has increased so has the expectations. I do not want, for one minute, to make it sound as if our team now has the ability to work miracles. No,

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This Classic glove has an optimum fit and comfort that won’t fatigue your hand. The body and finger tops, made of a spandex/neoprene combination, have an ergonomic cut. The palm and finger bottoms are Amara synthetic leather. The burn-resistant material where your rope runs increases durability. Cuffs are adjustable for a perfect fit.

the idea is that now our team will hopefully be able to work harder for you, my faithful readers. In conclusion please allow me to share a little more about Dr. Beaty with you so should your paths cross there will hopefully be a comfort level already established.

After graduating from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, Dr. Beaty received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He also completed his orthopedic residency there. Dr. Beaty completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at The SteadmanHawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, where he gained experience in caring for athletes of all ages and competitive levels, including time spent with the Colorado Rockies professional baseball team as well as other minor league and collegiate athletic teams. Dr. Beaty has had special training with complex shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle sports injuries. Dr. Beaty is a welcome addition to our esteemed sports medicine team.

If you have questions or comments he can be reached at swtsm@shannonhealth.org or by phone at 1.800.458.8384. Just identify yourself as a Sports Medicine Stable disciple or reader!

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Until next month. Good Luck… Good Health… Good Roping… God Bless!!!

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rowing up I always heard that you have to learn to be a winner. You can have good skills, but you have to learn how to win. I heard the same thing about business. You can work hard but you have to learn how to be successful. Who doesn’t want those two things?

Everyone does and so do I, but I didn’t have a clue what those things meant when I was young. I thought if you roped good you would win and if you worked hard you would be successful.

Those things are true, but to what degree are we talking about?

I’m talking about going to the next level. In order to do that I think we have to watch other people who are getting what we want and imitate their good qualities. My wife told me one time that I wasn’t a very smart guy but one of my strong qualities was I remembered what smart people said and applied it to my life. She was correct on both counts.

I read one time that a good thing to do was to find the most successful guy in town and take him to lunch. Ask him questions, and learn as much about the guy and his philosophy as you can. To that, most people would say, “Let him buy his own lunch because he’s doing better then I am.” If that’s your thinking, stop reading this because you don’t get it!

I did just that one time in Phoenix, Arizona. The man I invited was too busy for lunch, so he suggested breakfast at 6:00 a.m. At that time in my life 6:00 was a little early, but that was the only time he could meet with me so I agreed. He told me he was sorry it wasn’t earlier, but he always worked out or ran every morning to get his blood flowing and to stay fit so fatigue wouldn’t affect him as the day wore on. He was a fascinating man, and just those things made an impact on me. I had just barely made the 6:00 a.m. breakfast because I was sleeping. I could tell right away that this

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Hello guy and myself were on two entirely different levels, and I don’t think he was interested in mine. That morning he told me something that I’ll never forget. He said, “Don’t let money be your motivational factor. Money is important but if that’s your motivation, you won’t be successful. Pick a job that you like, that you’re interested in, and then do that job better than anyone else in the world could do it. Do it better than you have to and do more than you’re being paid to do. You will be rewarded beyond you wildest dreams.”

In my travels this month, I met two people that reminded me of that lesson long ago. I won a nice pair of boots last year and I like wearing them. I try to keep them polished so they will last but sometimes I don’t manage my time properly and I decided I’d just get my boots shined at the airport. I fly out of Love Field Airport in Dallas a lot, and there is a place that shines shoes on the concourse. So I stopped there to shine my boots. It’s $7 to shine your shoes, and when I sat down the guy never spoke. It took him about seven minutes, and when he got done I asked how much. He said $7 so I gave him $8 and he gave me my dollar back. He said if that’s all I could do, to keep my dollar.

In truth I should have only given him a dollar total because it was a sorry shoeshine. On second thought he was right. I should have given him a different tip: stop shining shoes because you’re not cut out for it.

One week later, I had to fly out again, and I left out of Love Field. My boots needed to be polished again, and guess who needed a customer. You got it, the most bitter shoeshine guy in Texas, but I went right by. He didn’t have a customer and he had lost my business as well. My connecting flight went through Denver and as I stepped off the plane, there was a shoeshine booth right by my gate. A customer had

just gotten up and as I sat down, my man greeted me with a smile and asked me how much time I had. I told him I had an hour before my flight and he said that was good because he wanted to do an extra good job on a nice pair of boots like this. Honestly, they are not that fancy, but I won them and I’m proud of them. So I liked the fact that he liked them as well. He cleaned them, he put leather conditioner on them. He cleaned around every quill on the boots. He took a white marker and died each thread along the seam. He told me he was from El Salvador and he struggled long and hard to get to America. He taught himself to speak English as soon as he got here and was excited to have a great job like he had.

He told me he comes to work every day at 3:00 p.m. and shines shoes until 10:30, takes a 30 minute dinner break, and then he cleans the airport from 11:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. He smiled and told me he was grateful to have such a great opportunity.

It took him about 25 minutes to finish and when he did it was without a doubt the greatest shoeshine I have ever had. I asked him how much, and he said $5. I gave my man a $20 and told him that was the greatest shoeshine experience in my life. He took pride in his work and made me feel important. It was obvious that he was not motivated by the money but wanted to do the best job he could do.

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8 - 9 Eastern Arkansas Championships Arkansas State University Equine Center; Jonesboro, AR 8 - 9 Shelley Productions Southern NM State Fairgrounds; Las Cruces, NM 8 - 9 NMITRA ACE Arena (Andrews County Expo); Andrews, TX 8 - 9 Mountaineer Classic 4-T Arena; Bridgeport, WV 13 - 16 The Island Championships Hale Kea Farms; Kamuela, HI 13 - 16 Southwest Regional Finals Tingley Coliseum; Albuquerque, NM 15 Lucky D Arena Affiliate Lucky D Arena; Little Rock, AR 15 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Osburn Arena; Campbell, NY 15 - 16 North Dakota Championships Missouri Valley Fairgrounds; Bismarck, ND 15 - 16 40 Plus Team Roping Championships Four F Arena; Palo Pinto , TX 18 - 20 Truck Blowout Roping ACE Arena (Andrews County Expo); Andrews, TX 21 - 23 Central States Showdown National Equestrian Center; Lake St. Louis, MO 22 - 23 Texas Stampede Team Roping Classic NRS Training Center; Decatur, TX 27 - 30 Northwest Regional Finals Winnemucca Convention Center; Winnemucca, NV 28 - 30 Chisholm Trail Classic Chisholm Trail Arena; Enid, OK 29 Lucky D Arena Affiliate Lucky D Arena; Little Rock, AR 29 - 30 40 Plus Team Roping Championships Henderson County Fairpark; Athens, TX

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18 - 20 Southern Colorado Classic Colorado State Fairgrounds; Pueblo, CO 19 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Osburn Arena; Campbell, NY 19 - 20 Oklahoma or Bust Bash Lightning C Arena; McAlester, OK 19 - 20 40 Plus Team Roping Championships Four F Arena; Palo Pinto , TX 25 - 27 Mesquite Classic Mesquite Fairgrounds; Mesquite, NV

25 - 27 Texas Plains Classic Taylor County Expo Center; Abilene, TX 26 BTRA Affiliate Arena of Life; Amarillo, TX

October 3 Lucky D Arena Affiliate Lucky D Arena; Little Rock, AR 3 BTRA Affiliate Arena of Life; Amarillo, TX 3 - 4 Rangeline Arena Affiliate Rangeline Arena; Warner, OK 3 - 4 On Fire Productions Affiliate Austin Arena; Canton, TX

9 - 10 NTRL Regional/USTRC Affiliate Georgia National Fairgrounds; Perry, GA 10 - 11 MC3 Affiliate Roping Range Rider Arena; Amarillo, TX 17 NMBTRA Southern NM State Fairgrounds; Las Cruces, NM 17 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Osburn Arena; Campbell, NY 17 - 18 Shelley Productions Southern NM State Fairgrounds; Las Cruces, NM 23 - 30 Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships Lazy E Arena LLC; Guthrie, OK 24 - 1 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Oklahoma State Fairgrounds; OK City, OK

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December 4 - 5 Lucky 777 Mojave Crossing Events Center; Fort Mohave, AZ 4 - 6 Oil Capital Stampede Tulsa Expo Fairgrounds; Tulsa, OK 12 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Campbell NY Osburn Arena; Campbell, NY 13 - 14 Rope the Ozarks Missouri Championships Lucky J Arena; Carthage, MO

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VIKING ROPING CATTLE CO. Cattle available in El Paso, a 30-minute drive from airport.

Fresh Mexican Roping Steers Available Year Round

HOME RAISED ROPING HORSES FOR SALE

Fred B. Lucero â&#x20AC;˘ (Ranch) 505/874-1397 mobile 915/474-1066 â&#x20AC;˘ fax 505/589-3788 P.O. Box 1970 â&#x20AC;˘ Canutillo, Texas 79835

Horses Lightning R Rope Mt. Pleasant TX ,

Mobile 903/466-1949 Three generations of KESTERs in the horseshoeing school business. OUR INSTRUCTORS are the most experienced teaching staff in the USA. They are all certified with the AMERICAN FARRIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION. Regan Kester, CF with 25 years teaching at OSHS, Frank Dice, CF with 24 years teaching at OSHS and David Goodman, CJF with 15 years teaching at OSHS.

Call for current inventory.

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We stake our reputation on our teaching staff.

Twenty-two students per class with several hundred head of horses per class to be shod. At OSHS we know our graduates have the knowledge to start their own horseshoeing business. A very intense program consisting of 300 clock hours.

Approved for the Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, WIA, BIA and SLM (Sallie Mae) Loans.

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ZD Cattle Company

TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

presents Trailer Winners ‘03 - Buzz Bates ‘04 - Zane Neilson ‘05 - Jim White ‘06 - Faron Olsen ‘07 - Quinn Kessler ‘08 - Seth Webber

7th Annual Robbers Roost Team Roping Classic 2-HORSE SLANT TRAILER TO HIGH POINT ROPER

August 6-8, 2009 • Price, UT Carbon County Fairgrounds

Thursday Night: Carbon County & Emery County Residents ONLY! Deluxe Saddles to the Average winners of #11 Handicap Roping 3-steer • Pick 1, draw 3, or draw all 4 for $100 Enter 3 times for a total of 12 partners To enter you must presently live in or in your lifetime have lived in either county.

Enter 6:00 p.m. • Rope at 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - ALL ROPERS WELCOME! Roping Handicaps

Friday

Sign up 9 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m. #8 teams - 0 Warm-Up Drawpot - 3 for $20 #7 teams - 1 followed by #6 teams - 3 #4 & Under Saddle Roping Pick 1, draw 3 or draw all 4 for $100 • Enter 3x Saddles to 1st in Average • Cash paid back 2nd - 6th place, depending on number of teams.

sec. off sec. off sec. off

CASH ONLY

#10 TRAILER ROPING Trailer Roping Handicaps #10 Teams - 0 sec. off #9 teams - 1 sec. off #8 teams - 3 sec. off

All teams winning Average check Thursday & Friday will receive 1 free draw entry in Trailer Roping on Saturday.

Trailer roping - 1/3 stock charge, 2/3 prize and cash pay-out • Progressive Our goal this year is to have the trailer completely paid for by sponsors Payoff: 10 places in cash in the Average • 3 places cash paid in 1st go High Point roper will win a deluxe Frontier 2-horse slant load trailer! Winner responsible for TT&L

For info. call

Saturday Sign up 9 a.m., Rope at 10 a.m.

WARM-UP DRAWPOT - 3 for $20 No cap followed by

Trailer Roping

Must be entered by 12 noon #10 Handicap Trailer Roping Pick 1, draw 2 for $100 Enter 4 times for a total of 12 partners Capped at a #6

Zane Dansie • 801/599-1238 ZD Cattle Company

63rd Annual Navajo Nation Fair

“Big Bucks” Roping September 10, 2009 • Window Rock, AZ Navajo Nation Fairground Portable Roping Arena

#11 Payout - $5,000 to Hi-Point Roper Sign up at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m.

Open Drawpot - 6X 3-steers for $30/roper Immediately to follow Books close at 11:00 a.m.

TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

#11 Handicap Pick 1, draw 3 for $150 Enter 3X for a total of 12 partners

Awards - Average 1st place Fully Tooled Master Saddle and $2,000 2nd place $1,500 3rd place $1,000 4th place $600 5th place $400

All places are per team Payout based on 250 paid teams.

For more information: Zane Dansie 801/599-1238 • zdroping.com • www.navajonationfair.com The Navajo Nation and the Navajo Nation Fair Office will not be held responsible for any loss, due to accident, theft, bodily injury, personal injury, including loss of property.

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INVITATIONAL TEAM ROPERS ASSOC. NM, TX, OK

Saddle Roping AUGUST 8 - 9, 2009 (Saturday & Sunday)

ANDREWS, TEXAS

SATURDAY AUGUST 8

SUNDAY AUGUST 9

BOOKS OPEN 9:00 A.M. • ROPE 10:00 A.M.

BOOKS OPEN 9:00 A.M. • ROPE 10:00 A.M.

#15 5-steer

#11 Warm-Up with #9

USTRC handicap $150 gets you 3 partners Bring 1 / draw 2 or draw all 3 May pick one additional partner for $50/roper

Bring 1 / draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100 May enter 2 times

#13 with #11 Incentive $100 gets you 3 partners Bring 1 / draw 2 or draw all 3 May pick 1 additional partner for $30/roper #8 and above limited to 1 pick, no adds

TROPHY SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY WINNER EACH DAY

#11 Money Maker Capped at #6 Bring 1 / draw 1 for $150/roper 4-steer Average with 3-steer consolation

#10 with #8 Incentive $100 gets you 3 partners Bring 1 / draw 2, or draw all 3 May enter 2 times

#12 Money Maker Bring 1 / draw 1 for $150/roper 4-steer Average with 3-steer consolation

ALL R WEL OPERS COM E

2009 Schedule

ITRA • NM, TX, OK Membership $100/year Non-members may rope for $20/day

Feb 7-8 Feb 14-15 Feb 21-22 Feb 28 - Mar 1 Mar 7-8

Must have current USTRC card to collect winnings.

2009 membership cards may be purchased at roping.

TRIAD numbers only.

CLOVIS, NM 800-658-6378

Lubbock, TX Albuquerque, NM Andrews, TX Lubbock, TX WSQ Albuqeruque, NM WSQ

Roswell Livestock and Farm Supply

Mar 21-22 Apr 18-19 June 13-14 Aug 8-9 Sep 12-13

OFFICIAL ROPE OF THE PRCA

For more information call: Jane or Gerry Tully 575/937-2298 or 575/378-4840 INVITATIONAL TEAM ROPERS ASSOCIATION • NM, TX, OK 158 / AUGUST 2009

Andrews, TX WSQ Andrews, TX WSQ Andrews, TX Andrews, TX Andrews, TX

Sierra Blanca Motors 1-800-626-6867 Ruidoso, NM

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AUGUST 8-9 & SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2009

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Team Roping 309 C.R. 4228, Decatur, TX 76234

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Saturday, August 15, 2009 Books open at 7:00 a.m. Books close at 9 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m. #7 Drawpot $80/man, enter 1/draw 2 or draw all 3, #4 cap, 3 head, PA1, limit 6 entries or 18 runs

BUCKLES TO 1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE WINNERS!

#8 Drawpot starts after #7 Drawpot, $120/man, enter 1/draw 2 or draw all 3, #4 cap, 3 head, PA1, limit 6 entries or 18 runs #9 Drawpot starts after #8 Drawpot, $120/man, enter 1/draw 2 or draw all 3, #5 cap, 3 head, PA1, limit 6 entries or 18 runs

Sunday, August 16, 2009 Books open at 7:00 a.m. Books close at 9 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m. #10 Drawpot $120/man, enter 1/draw 2 or draw all 3, #6 cap, 3 head, PA1, limit 6 entries or 18 runs #11 Drawpot starts after #10 Drawpot, $120/man, enter 1/draw 2 or draw all 3, #6 cap, 3 head, PA1, limit 6 entries or 18 runs

Trailer awarded to Hi-Point roper of weekend.

Points awarded to 1st-10th places of each roping regardless of money paid.

Must have 400 teams over the weekend to award trailer.

$500 GIFT CARD NRS/DAVIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AWARDED TO HI-POINT ROPER OF EACH DAY! BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS! GIFT CERTIFICATE

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Go to NRSworld.com for more information or call 940-627-3949 ext. 7055.

SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 1 The official Cowboy Boot, Jean and Cowboy Hat of the NRS Training Center

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COWBOY CONVERSIONS & Cactus Saddle Challenge Rusk County Expo • Henderson, Texas August 15, 2009 10 SADDLE & BUCKLE BLOWOUT

Fancy Saddles with Stingray Seats

10 Buckles

10 Breast Collars

Books open at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:30 a.m. #6 Saddle Roping capped at #3 Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $120/roper 1st Cactus Saddles & Cash

2nd #8 with #4 Cap 4-Head Saddle Roping

Buckles & Cash

$120/roper • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Saddles + Cash 3rd Buckles + Cash 4th Buckles + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash 6th Breast Collars + Cash

Breast Collars & Cash

3rd 4th & 5th Cash

ALL PRIZES GUARANTEED

#11 with #6 Cap 4-Head • #9 Incentive $120/roper • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Buckles + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

#9 Incentive 1st Cactus Saddles

CASH ONLY TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

For more information: Kevin 903/721-0303 • Curtis 936/674-6007 Cowboy Trailer Sales & Cowboy Conversions Crockett, Texas 936/546-2467

Cactus Saddlery Greenville, Texas 866/605-6567 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 163

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Qualifiers McAlester, Oklahoma August 22 & 23, 2009 SATURDAY

SUNDAY

BOOKS OPEN 9 A.M. - ROPE 10 A.M.

BOOKS OPEN 9 A.M. - ROPE 10 A.M.

#15 WARM UP Handicap 4 STEER $50/ROPER, MAY ENTER 3 TIMES

#11 WARM UP W/#9 INCENTIVE $50/ROPER, MAY ENTER 3 TIMES

OPEN WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER $150/ROPER, MAY ENTER 2 TIMES NO CAPS #13 WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER $150/ROPER, MAY ENTER 2 TIMES TRIAD Numbers Only, Cash Only, Must turn 21 this calendar year to rope in World Series #13, #11, #10. #11 & #10 WS are Non-Qualifiers Finale is full for 2009!

Mackey Tully 479.435.2619 Gerry Tully 575.937.2298

September 12 & 13 Siloam Springs, AR September 19 & 20 Jackson, MO

#11 WORLD SERIES NON-QUALIFIER $150/ROPER, MAY ENTER 2 TIMES #6 HEELER CAP CLOVIS, NM 800-658-6378

#10 WORLD SERIES NON-QUALIFIER $150/ROPER, MAY ENTER 2 TIMES #6 HEELER CAP

World Series Example Payouts 80% 100 Teams 150 Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

$9,600 $7,200 $4,800 $2,400

1st $11,160 2nd $7,560 3rd $5,760 4th $3,960 5th $3,240 6th $2,520 7th $1,800

October 10 & 11 Tulsa, OK Arena Directions: Lighting C Arena – Located 8 miles east of McAlester, OK on Hwy. 270. Stalls and hookups available.

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Western Heritage & Education, Inc. Proudly Presents

The Las Vegas Lasso the Saddles Roping October 2, 2009, 7:00 p.m.

Horseman’s Park • 5800 E. Flamingo Road • Las Vegas, Nevada Format:

#13 Handicapped Enter up to 5 times $50 Entry fee/roper Sign up at 5:00 p.m. through end of 1st go-round Rope at 6:00 p.m.

3-Steer Average, PA1 TRIAD Numbers Only

Fully-Tooled Beautiful Master Saddles to Average Winners

Time:

#13 team – Straight #12 team – 1.5 second off #11 team – 3 seconds off #10 team – 4.5 seconds off #9 team – 6 seconds off #8 team – 7.5 seconds off #7 and below teams – 9 seconds off

Cattle provided by Load ‘Em in the Dark Stalls available Produced in conjunction with Western Heritage Days - Las Vegas National Sr. Pro Rodeo, October 3-4, 2009 4-D Barrel Race same night at the Flamingo Arena • contact Rosa at 702/274-1842 for information

TRIAD numbers only • Must have current USTRC card and photo ID to collect winnings For more information call Tom Ericsson 702/994-0999

Endorsed by

Your Arena and Pipe Specialist

Our arenas work for the pros!

See our website for monthly specials!

Endorsed by 7-time WNFR Qualifier Travis Tryan

GET YOUR FREE SET OF TRAVEL PANELS WITH ANY QUALIFIED ARENA PURCHASE

All-Galvanized Arena $6,295* 150’ x 240’ with return alley, stripping chute, back panels, holding pen, catch pen, boxes & gates.

Free Upgrade to Remote Chute

Call 877-455-8757 toll-free or 580-276-4864 168 / AUGUST 2009

Bobby Harris 1991 World Champion & 17-time WNFR Qualifier B.J. and Bucky Campbell 6-time Combined WNFR Qualifiers Travis Tryan 7-time WNFR Qualifier Teddy Johnson 2003 World Champion Steer Wrestling Todd Suhn 10-time WNFR Qualifier

Roping Arena $5,995* 150’ x 240’ all galvanized arena with return alley, stripping chute, chute & gates

Arenas in stock and ready to go! *Prices subject to change without notice

Check our website for all our arena packages, prices and monthly specials at www.swequine.com email: swequine@swequine.com

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COWBOY CONVERSIONS & Cactus Saddle Challenge Henderson County Fair Park #11 Roping

Athens, Texas September 5-6, 2009

70%

90%

Payback

Saturday, Sept. 5 Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#6 Saddle Roping with #3 Cap

Payback

ALL PRIZES GUARANTEED

Cowboy Church #8 with #4 Cap 4-Head Saddle Roping $120/roper • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Saddles + Cash 3rd - 4th Buckles + Cash 5th - 6th Breast Collars + Cash

#9 with #5 Cap w/#8 Incentive $500 cash to Inc. Winners 1st Saddles + Cash 2nd 4th Buckles + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#10 Saddle Roping 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash

TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY For more information: Kevin Blackwell 903/721-0303 Curtis McKnight 936/674-6007

Cowboy Trailer Sales & Cowboy Conversions Crockett, Texas 936/546-2467 169 / AUGUST 2009

Sunday, Sept. 6

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $120/roper

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $120/roper 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd - 4th Buckles + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash

#13 & #15 Ropings

#11 $50/roper • Pick or Draw 70% Payback

#13 $150/roper • 4-head 90% Payback

#15 $150/roper • 4-head 90% Payback

Cactus Saddlery Greenville, Texas 866/605-6567

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17th Annual

Muleshoe Rotary Club

LABOR DAY WEEKEND TEAM ROPING September 5 - 7, 2009 Dusty Rhodes Arena • Muleshoe, Texas

Saturday, September 5 Enter at 5:00 p.m. • Rope at 6:00 p.m.

#14 5 for $80/team

SADDLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS

Sunday, September 6 Enter at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#12 & #11

Jerry Beagley Saddles to All Average Winners in #14, #12, #11 & #5 & Under Draw H Year in and year out, one of the best ropings in the southwest.

H TRIAD numbers only.

H CASH ONLY H Stalls available next to arena at Muleshoe Livestock Auction.

H Excellent concessions on the grounds.

4 Head for $80/team

SADDLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS

Monday, September 7 Books open 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m.

We pride ourselves on exceptional payoffs and we never hold out more than 1/3 for stock.

Where else can you compete for saddles for entry fees this low?!

In case of bad weather, roping will go to David Allen Arena • 3 miles east of Muleshoe

#5 & Under Drawpot $150/roper • Bring 1, draw 4, or draw all 5 partners Can enter 2 times Over 600 teams in 2007

SADDLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS 170 / AUGUST 2009

Professionally Produced By For more information:

Thurman Myers 806/946-9238 or 806/272-3598

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D NTEE A R G UA

FRIDAY FR RIDAY - SEPT. SEPTT. 11th, 11thh,, 2009

# W #13 Warmup ar a mupp Ro Roping ppingg #5 Floor and # 8 Cap (No One Un Under Over #8 Can Rope) der #5 or Over Books Op Open pen 6 pm Close 7 pm Rope 7:30 pm Draw Enter 1 Dra w 2 $150/man 3 Head PPAA 1 Enteer Up TToo 3 TTimes imes for TTotal otal Of O 9 Ru ns Enter Runs

2009 Schwalbe Conversion to High Point Roper On Saturday

SATURDAY SA TURDAY - SEPT.. 12th,, 2009 20009 - 9:00 am

#13 Truck Trruck Roping p g

(PRE-ENTRY ((PRE -ENTRRY ONLY) ONLLY)

Taking 250 Entered Taking E TTeams eams - Call to Enter Entter (972) 563-3300 One Under #5,, or Over Over #8 Can Rope) #5 Floor/#8 Cap (No One Mon.-Aug. Mon.-Sep.. 9th (Or When Roping Fills) Books Open Mon.-A Aug.. 24th - Close Mon.-Sep 4 Head PA 2 - Two T Full Rounds - Top 50 Team Teams ms to Rope in the Short Go Go Enter 1 Draw 2 - $500/Roper $5500/Roper - $1,000/Team - Enter Entter 3 Times/Total Times/Total of 9 runs runs

PPAYOUT AYOUT (Based on 250 En Entered tered Teams) Teams) 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: 5th:

$ 20,000 & Buckles B $ 15,000 & BBuckles $ 10,000 & Buckles B $ 7,500 & Saddle S Pads $ 5,000 & Saddle S Pads Go: $ 2,000 Fast Time 1st Go:

6th: $ 4,000 & Saddle 7th: $ 3,000 & Saddle 8th: $ 2,500 & Saddle 9th: $ 2,250 & Saddle 10th: $ 2,000 & Saddle Fast Time Short Go: $ 2,000

Pads Pads Pads Pads Pads

Points Awarded Aw warded for Average Winners 1st thru 10th Place andd Fast F t Time Ti in i the thhe h Round R d 1st 1 t thru th 3rd 33rd Place Pl off 1st 1st Go G andd Short Sh t Go G Rounds R d USTRC Shoot OOuts uts Will be Awarded Based onn Total Cash Payout Current USTRC Card Required, Required,.. TRIAD Numbers Only.

Stall Reservations: Reser vations: (972) 563-3300 Host Hotels: Holiday Inn Express Exppress (972) 563-7888 Holiday Comfort C f t Inn: Comfor I : (972) 524 524-5590 5590 I : (972) 5511090 La Quinta Inn: 551-1090 Superr 8:: (972) 563-1511 Supe

Cowboy Collection Tack & Arena 11300 N. F C FM M 148 Terrell, TX 7516 75160 60 Store (97 (972) (972) www.cowboycollectionarena.com 72) 563-3300 Fax (97 72) 563-3315 Website: Websitee: www.cowboycollection arena.com

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Hillbilly Ridgerunnin Redneck

Presents the 9th Annual

Truck ExplosioN Montana Silversmith Buckles to Kids Dummy Roping Winners Each Day!

Free cookout and concert on Saturday night!! Lots of games, prizes, and dummy roping for kids.

Sponsored by Simple Minds Roping Dummy and Classic Ropes Saturday and Sunday Fun! Fun! Fun!

SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2009

McPherson Indoor Arena Bristol, Tennessee

PRIEFERT NO BARRIER CHUTE WILL BE USED IN ALL ROPINGS

BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!!

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!

FRIDAY Sept.11, 2009

SATURDAY Sept.12, 2009

Books Open 11 am – Rope 12 pm

Books Open 7 am – Rope 9 am

CLASSIC Ropes 12 on 12 Round Robin

#10 CARL GREGORY DODGE Truck Roping – picked teams (1st 2 rounds)

PRIEFERT 5 head #13 Poison Roping 3 p.m.

TUBS TACK Amateur / Novice Saddle Roping Take entries at 4:00 pm Rope at 6:00 pm

#10 CARL GREGORY DODGE Truck Roping – draw teams (1st 2 rounds) #8 ELECTRIC COWBOY Bonus Roping Take Entries at 11:00 am Rope at 1:00 pm. Pick & draw teams & short round (completed on Sat)

SUNDAY Sept. 13, 2009 Books Open 7 am – Rope 9 am

Cowboy Church - 7:30 am #10 CARL GREGORY DODGE Truck Roping – picked teams (1st 2 rounds) #10 CARL GREGORY DODGE Truck Roping – draw teams (1st 2 rounds) #10 CARL GREGORY DODGE Truck Roping – Short Round (75 teams)

CLASSIC ROPES 12 on 12 Round Robin – Slicks & Sticks ONLY CLASSIC Rope Bags to Average Winners.

$150/ roper, 1 head, Handicapped, 50% PAYBACK.

PRIEFERT 5 Head #13 POISON ROPING – 80% PAYBACK #13 w/ #12, #11, #10 Incentives. NO CRY BABIES ALLOWED! COWBOYS ONLY!

CLASSIC Rope Bags to Average Winners.

Absolutely no re-runs. Limited to 30 teams only, no exceptions, pre-entries are accepted. $150/ roper, Limit to one entry only unless roping does not fill. All teams guaranteed 4 head. Incentives paid on 4 head. Top 10 teams to short round. No time counts as 30 seconds.

TUBS TACK Amateur / Novice SADDLE ROPING – 60% PAYBACK

TROPHY SADDLES TO HIGH POINT #3 & BELOW HEADER & HEELER! CLASSIC Rope bags to Average Winners. #3 & Under ropers can enter with anybody. $70/team (#40 for novice/ $30 for partner). Enter up to 7 times.

For Info Call

STALLS: : 80 indoor stalls, 50 outdoor stalls. 2 night reservations only, must be paid in advance. First come, First serve. Tie-Outs & camping welcome.

www.jx2events.com

HOTELS: Microtel Inn and Suites: 276-669-8164 FOR DIRECTIONS: www.McPhersonquarterhorses.com

John Johnson 423-340-0640 Mandy Wolfe 970-231-8951

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Lots of CASH ! Lots of Trucks!

Lots of Saddles!

Plus Buckles, Jackets, Carroll Original Wear Furniture & Other Great Prizes

ALL GUARANTEED!!

$150,000 IN CASH & PRIZES GUARANTEED!!

#10 TRUCK ROPING w/ #6 cap 1 NEW DODGE 4 – Door Dually 3500 Diesel Carroll Original Wear Furniture to high point #4 & Below LOTS OF CASH!!

Carroll Original Wear Furniture to high point #5 or #6 6 TROPHY SADDLES to Average Winners, High Point #4 & Below, High Point #5, High Point #6, & High Point 50 & Over.

Carroll Original Wear Cowhide leather Audoman to High Point Female CLASSIC ROPE Bags to Short Go Winners 10 Custom Maynard Buckles 20 JX2 Carroll Original Wear Rain Jackets This will be a #10 roping with a handicap. No roper over a #6 can rope. All ropers must draw a minimum of 4 partners. Ropers can also enter with picked partners (after entering the drawpot with 4 partners). #6 Ropers can only pick 8 partners and must enter the drawpot on all remaining entries. You can have a maximum of 20 partners, any combination of Saturday & Sunday. NO PRE-ENTRIED REQUIRED. Roping will be 3 head, progressive on 1. Cut-off time in the first round only. ENTRIES ARE $65/ROPER FOR PICKED TEAMS AND $55/ROPER FOR DRAWS. All 4 & below heelers will get an additional 1 second off their teams time.

#8 BONUS TRUCK ROPING w/ #4 cap

2

½ TON TRUCKS to HIGH POINT #3 & Below ROPER and HIGH POINT #4 ROPER !!!

6 TROPHY SADDLES to High Point #4 Header, High Point #4 Heeler, High Point #3 & Below Header, High Point #3 & Below Heeler, High Point Female & High Point 50 & Over.

CLASSIC Rope Bags to Short Go winners.

10 Maynard Buckles 10 JX2 Carroll Original Wear Rain Jackets 3 head handicap roping. Enter 1/Draw 2 or draw all 3 for $175/roper.

You may enter 5 times for a total of 15 partners. Cut-off time in first round only.

CASH!!

Cash or credit card ONLY for entries! 3% will be added to all credit card fees. USTRC TRIAD numbers will be used. JX2 has the right to classify anyone not holding a current USTRC card. JX2 Productions reserves the right to make any and all necessary changes.

Truck winners not eligible for High Point Prizes. Can only win one saddle in the Truck & Bonus Roping.

Tub’s Tack

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9th Annual

High Stakes San Carlos, Arizona One Day Two Grea t Ropi ngs

Sunday, September 12, 8:00 a.m.

#11 with #10 Incentive capped at #6 #11 Entry Form

Sunday, September 12, 1:00 p.m.

#10 with #9 Incentive • capped at #5

Limited to 77 Teams in each roping Both Ropings Run on Sunday Warm-Up Roping Run on Saturday

______________________________ Header

______________ _______________ ID#

Class #

______________________________ Social Security Number

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$1,000/Roper • Enter Once in each roping Three full rounds and a short round TRIAD numbers only - 2009 USTRC membership required Minimum entry age 21 • USTRC dress code Top 20 teams to the short round – roped slowest to fastest.

Address

______________________________ City, State, Zip

______________________________ Date of Birth

______________________________ Phone

*#11 & #10 Payout Round 1: 1st Round 2: 1st Round 3: 1st Average:

$2,000 $2,000 $2,000

All mo ney w closer on will get yo USTRC to the Cinch u Nation al Fina ls

1st $50,000

+ USTRC National Shoot-Outs 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Incentive:

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$20,000 + Regional S/O $10,000 + Regional S/O $8,000 + Regional S/O $6,000 + Regional S/O 1st Average: Martin Trophy $5,000 Saddles and Red Bluff Buckles $4,000 1st Incentive: Red Bluff Buckles $2,500 Classic Equine Bits to top Head

1st $4,000

**Prizes

and Heel Horse *Based on 77 teams entered **All prizes guaranteed!

USTRC Shoot-Outs are based on estimated payout and may be adjusted

______________________________ Heeler

______________ _______________ ID#

Class #

______________________________ Social Security Number

______________________________ Address

______________________________ City, State, Zip

______________________________ Date of Birth

______________________________ Phone

q Incentive Entry form must be complete and fees received for both partners or will not be considered a valid entry. Personal checks, cashier’s checks or money orders accepted.

Make checks payable and mail to: High Stakes Productions 1428 Frontage Road • Belen, NM 87002 Confirmation of entry will be mailed to you.

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Invitational September 12-13, 2009 -Up Warm ng Ropi day Satur .

9 a.m #10 Entry Form ______________________________

$231,000 One Day Cash Payout

Header

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Class #

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Schedule of Events

Social Security Number

Saturday, September 12

Sunday, September 13

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9:00 a.m. - Warm-Up roping Enter at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. #11 w/#10 Incentive, capped at #6 4-steer, progressive • $150/roper, enter 3x • CASH ONLY Anyone #6 & under and 21 years old can enter. You do not have to be entered in High Stakes.

6:00 p.m. - Calcutta and Contestant Check-in Party. Dinner will be provided for contestant and one companion.

8:00 a.m.

Address

______________________________ City, State, Zip

______________________________ Date of Birth

______________________________ Phone

______________________________ Heeler

______________ _______________ ID# Social Security Number

______________________________ Address

______________________________ City, State, Zip

______________________________

8:15 a.m.

The #11 High Stakes Invitational will get underway. Three full rounds followed by the Head and Heel horse Awards, then the short-round.

1:00 p.m.

Class #

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HSI #11 w/#10 Incentive capped at #6 All #11 teams will be introduced and assembled in the arena for the National Anthem and Invocation.

Grea t Fac ility Grea t Ste ers & Lo ts of Mon ey!

Date of Birth

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HSI #10 w/#9 Incentive capped at #5 All #10 teams will be introduced and assembled in the arena for the National Anthem and Invocation.

1:15 p.m.

The #10 High Stakes Invitational will get underway. Three full rounds followed by the Head and Heel horse Awards, then the short-round.

Phone

q Incentive

Host Hotel:

Entry form must be complete and fees received for both partners or will not be considered a valid entry. Personal checks, cashier’s checks or money orders accepted.

Make checks payable and mail to: High Stakes Productions 1428 Frontage Road • Belen, NM 87002 Confirmation of entry will be mailed to you.

Apache Gold Hotel and Resort 928/475-7800 $65 - Ask for roper rate.

Limited availability.

Stalls available at roping.

For additional information, call John English at: 505/239-7617.

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Roper Friendly

70% Payback

Austin Arena Myrtle Springs, Texas September 12-13, 2009 Saturday - September 12

$155,063 cash paid out at 2009 Finals

Books Open at 8:00 a.m. - Rope 9:30 a.m.

#6/3 Cap Enter one/Draw two or Draw all three $150 per roper - Enter 3 times - Buckles 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Average (6 buckles) (30 to short go)

Cowboy Church

#8/4 Cap Enter one/Draw one or Draw two $100 per roper - Enter 4 times

Dummy Roping Noon Saturday

Buckles to Average Winners (30 to short go)

#9/5 Cap Enter one/Draw one or Draw two $100 per roper - Enter 4 times Buckles to Average winners All books close at short go of previous roping

Sunday - September 13

Top 20 to Short Go & On Fire Shoot-Outs Awarded

Books Open at 8:00 a.m. - Rope 9:30 a.m.

On Fire Dates: Sept-April at Austin Arena Myrtle Spings, TX

Oct 3-4 Nov 14-15 Jan 30-31 Feb 20-21 Mar 13-14 Apr 17-18 Finals May 21-23 Athens, TX

#10 $50 per roper - Enter 5 times - Pick or Draw #12 40 years and older (Women any age) $50 per roper - Enter 5 times

#11 & #12

Will be run together with separate Short Go $50 per roper - Enter 5 times ea. (max 10 runs)

#15 $50 per roper - Enter 5 times Handicap Pick or Draw

5 cap on draw on bottom only 70% payback on #8-#15 ropings

Current USTRC Membership Required

Kevin Blackwell (903) 721-0303 Curtis McKnight (936) 674-6007 www.onfireproduction.com

TRIAD Numbers Only

Stalls Available $20

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Rope The Ozarks Presents

OKLAHOMA TRAILER BASH McAlester, Oklahoma Hwy 270 - 8 miles east of McAlester

September 19-20, 2009 Books Open at 7:30 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. Each Day

Saturday, September 19

Trailer Roping #10/#8 Incentive (capped at #6)

#15/#13 Incentive #13/#12 Incentive #12/#11 Incentive #11/#10 Incentive

Pick 1, draw 2, or draw all 3 for $150/roper • Enter 5X 4-steer, progressive on one

All ropings: 4-steer, progressive on 1 for $50/roper Enter 5X • Incentive paid on three head • Top 20 Teams to short round in each roping • Can enter up and back • TRIAD numbers only • 2009 USTRC membership required and may be purchased at this event • USTRC dress code • CASH ONLY - except Gold Plus members • Stalls & RV hook-ups available at arena

70% Payback

Horse Titan 3- iler a Slant Tr

Sunday, September 20

Trailer to High Point Roper Buckles to 1st in the Average and #8 Incentive Winners DUMMY ROPING 12:00 NOON PRIZES TO WINNERS Books open 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Sponsors

Produced by Rope The Ozarks

Kevin Hall 417/547-3406 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 179

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September 19, 2009

Circle T Arena, Hamilton, TX

#11 - capped at a #6

3-Head â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Progressive after 1 3 runs/$75 - May enter twice Must attend church service to rope

9:00 a.m. Church Music by: Branded Duo Hesston Krause Guest Speaker: Mike Weaver, Wild Ride Ministries All offerings will benefit Wild Ride Arena Fund

20 Saddles 20 Buckles 2 Trailers $10,000 Cash

Al GualraPrizes nteed

TRIAsD Only er Numb

Cattle provided by Dennis Townsend For more information: Jack Brooks 210/380-5001

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Do you want to be a M

3 .6 M DOLLAR P October 22-23, 2009 Ucross Arena - Coleman, Oklahoma 158 WAYS TO WIN! Guaranteed at 500 Teams

AVERAGE 2nd ROUND 1st $1,000,000 1st $10,000 2nd $500,000 2nd $9,000 3rd $200,000 3rd $8,000 4th $125,000 4th $7,000 5th $100,000 5th $6,000 6th $75,000 6th $5,000 7th $60,000 7th $4,000 8th $50,000 8th $3,000 9th $40,000 9th $2,000 10th $30,000 10th $1,000 11th $25,000 3rd ROUND 1st $10,000 12th $25,000 $9,000 13th $25,000 2nd $8,000 14th $25,000 3rd $7,000 15th $25,000 4th $6,000 16th $25,000 5th $5,000 17th $25,000 6th 7th $4,000 18th $25,000 $3,000 19th $25,000 8th $2,000 20th $25,000 9th GO-ROUNDS 10th $1,000 1st $10,000 SHORT-GO 2nd $9,000 1st $20,000 3rd $8,000 2nd $15,000 4th $7,000 3rd $10,000 5th $6,000 4th $5,000 INCENTIVE 6th $5,000 1st $100,000 7th $4,000 $75,000 8th $3,000 2nd $50,000 9th $2,000 3rd $25,000 10th $1,000 4th

Roping starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp both days!

90% PAYBACK! 20% of total teams entered will advance to the Short-Go with a maximum of 100 teams.

You must catch three steers.

Every team that makes the Short-Go round receives

$8,000 per team

#11 capped at #6 with #10 Incentive $4,000/Roper TRIAD Numbers Only Current USTRC Card Required Enter Twice 500 Team Limit

3 Steers Guaranteed

We are only 2-1/2 hours from Guthrie!

Come rope for a million and head to the USTRC Preliminaries and Finals with cash!

Indoor Facility Free Stalls and Hookups on first come-first serve basis! Concession stand and bar on premises!

See Website for more information: www.ucrossarena.com

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a Millionaire?

6 MILLION R PAYOUT Compare to Others: George Strait Team Roping Classic #11 Amatuer World Series Finale USTRC #11 Shoot-Out 2008 Bob Feist invitational PDL Invitational

Entry Fees:

1st Place Payouts:

$1,000/team $4,000/team $600/team $5,000/team $5,500/team

$177,900 $160,000 $102,400 $144,010 $200,000

If you won all of the above you would have spent and won: $18,100/team

$783,310/team

One team has the possibility of winning up to $1,158,000 on four steers in two days!

Entries due by October 15, 2009 Practice Arena will Call in, enter online or mail entries to: Ken and Michelle Herden be Available P.O. Box 32 Coleman, OK 73432 Beautiful Indoor Facility 3% charge on credit cards Payment plans available Fresh Even Cattle Header Name Professional Office & Personnel Address City St Zip USTRC ID Everyone Welcome!

This event is destined to change the history of team roping as we’ve known it!

Be a part of something BIG! For more information or to enter, please call Ken at 580/937-7440

Classification # Heeler Name Address City

St

Zip

USTRC ID Classification # 10% Cancellation/Draw Out Fee

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• Pay $30,000 to 1st in Ave • Pay $96,000, 80% Payoff • Pay 10 Places in Ave, 1-in-6 Use Entry Form @ TheRopingCo.com

USTRC TRIAD #s Only

• Ultimate Roping Championships

Add 3% for Credit Card Processing

21 Year + or Woman, USTRC Tie-On Rule

Apache Gold Casino

All Ropings are Timed on “Face”

Hotel: 1-800- 272-2438 Opt. 1 RV Reserve: x #3659 ** World Series Qualifier Special Rules

Handicap is 1 Sec/#, 3 Sec Max

See WSTRoping.COM for rules/details

Map: apachegoldcasinoresort.com

www.TheRopingCo.com / Cory Johnson (480) 540-8405 / Jack Goodman (480) 215-3180 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 185

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Tee Woolman Productions A company that will excel in producing high quality team roping events.

October 2-4, 2009 Wildfire Arena • Salado, Texas Tee Woolman of Llano, Texas 4 Three time PRCA World Champion.

4 Record holder for the most appearances at the NFR. 4 Most qualifications in a single event at the NFR. 4 Won the NFR Average five times in team roping and once in steer roping.

4 An icon and a legend in the world of team roping.

Friday, October 2

Televised on All Aroun d Performa nce Horse Sho w on RFD TV

OPEN $250/roper • enter 2x PURINA ALL GIRL $125/roper • enter 4x Co-sanctioned with WPRA

Saturday, October 3 #11 $250/roper • enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 • enter 3x • Capped at #6

Sunday, October 4 Look For More Details in the September Issue of SuperLooper

254/947-5111 Ask for $59/night Tee Woolman Special

#9 $250/roper • enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 • enter 3x • Capped at #5 Pre-enter Monday, September 28 281/221-9353 or 281/658-5834 Mastercard or Visa ONLY, (added 3% charge) or enter on-site - CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only - Must have current USTRC card fastba

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Tee Woolman Performance Horses Selling & Training 325/423-0336 www.teewoolman.com

Tee Woolman Productions P.O. Box 789, Llano, Texas 78643 Tee Woolman 325/423-0336 John Williams 281/221-9353

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TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

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S&W Productions, LLC presents the

January 8-10, 2010 • Mojave Crossing Event Center • Fort Mohave, AZ PAYOUT

Guaranteed at 400 Teams Average 1st $1,000,000 2nd $300,000 3rd $100,000 4th $60,000 5th $40,000 6th $40,000 7th $40,000 8th $40,000 9th $40,000 10th $40,000 11th $20,000 12th $20,000 13th $20,000 14th $20,000 15th $20,000 16th $20,000 17th $20,000 18th $20,000 19th $20,000 20th $20,000 3 Steer Consolation 1st $30,000 2nd $20,000 3rd $10,000 4th $7,000 5th $4,000 6th $4,000 1 Steer Consolation 1st $20,000 1st and 2nd Rounds 1st $20,000 2nd $10,000 3rd $7,000 3rd and Short Round 1st $13,000 #10 Incentive 1st $40,000 2nd $30,000 3rd $20,000 Century Bonus 1st $25,000 2nd $15,000 3rd $10,000 4th $5,000

9:00 a.m. (Arizona Time)

#11 with #6 cap #10 Incentive TRIAD numbers only.

Guaranteed 3 full rounds!

1 and 3 steer consolation rounds...and a Century bonus!

Anyone can enter! $3,500/roper Enter once 400 team limit First to enter, last to rope All team sponsors will be recognized and announced!

200 Team Payout will be exactly half.

Saddles to First in Average.

Free dummy roping for the kids!

Saddles to winners in each age group!

1-800-284-2946 Group Name: S&W Team Roping Group Code: GSWROPE

“World Class Ropings for World Class Ropers” See website for complete details! www.ropersbailout.com

For more details: Logan Wengert (505) 592-2665, (505) 592-2106 or Joseph Savedra (505) 409-1645

Entries due 12/15/09 Mail entries to: S&W Productions, LLC 389 County Road 5500 Bloomfield, NM 87413 • May also enter online.

• 3% fee for credit cards.

• Payment plan available.

ENTRY FORM Header: Address: USTRC ID: SS#

# DOB:

Heeler: Address: USTRC ID: SS#

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NORTH DAKOTA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Missouri Valley Fairgrounds Bismarck, ND

August 15-16 SATURDAY August 15, 9 A.M.

SUNDAY August 16, 9 A.M.

Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 (with #12 Inc.) #12 (with #11 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.) #9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw

2009 P FLEX EARNINGS/

for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 A.M.

P

Century Bonus included

HOTEL

PRIZES

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

1 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddle

FORMAT #3

• High Money winner of the weekend (specialty ropings excluded)

Cash Only

22 Trophy Gist Buckles

Open with #15 Incentive: Entry fee: $150/roper. Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 5-steer/Progressive after 2.

• Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

10 Trophy Halters

#15 Handicap: Entry fee: $80/roper; Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1. #14 team 2 sec. off; #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

• Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

#13, #12, #11 #10, #9

Doublewood Inn 1-800-554-7077 Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 All hotels subject to drastic rate increase and release of rooms two weeks prior to event. Make reservations early.

INFO

USTRC National and Regional Shoot-Outs awarded in the Average of each division.

Roper Outerwear US Open Tour Points awarded in Average of the Open.

Thanks to Our Sponsors Northern Plains Heating & Air Ruds Standard Duane’s Body & Frame Shop Dakota Community Bank

DIRECTIONS: 3715 East Bismarck Expressway. Take Exit 161 off of I-94, south on Bismarck Expressway to Missouri Valley Fairgrounds.

Backup Arena: Prairie Skies Indoor Arena, 10 miles north of Mandan on Hwy 1806.

PRODUCED BY: Rockin S Productions CATTLE PROVIDED BY: Rockin S Productions STALLS: First-come, first-served basis. Stall Reservations accepted from GOLD PLUS members only.

Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

For more information call: Dale Sorge at 701/220-7510 or USTRC office at 254/968-0002

(#9 & #9 Incentive capped at #5): Entry fee: $80/roper. Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive: Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or Non-Incentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #8 Pick/Draw, capped at a #4: Enter one time only. Pick 1, draw 2, or draw all 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off, #6 & under 3 sec. off. Entry fee: $150/roper.

No Incentive. Top 30 teams to the short round. National Shoot-Outs guaranteed to top 5 places in Average.

For complete format information refer to the 2009 USTRC Formats at the back of SuperLooper or the USTRC Rule Book.

This is an ON-SITE ENTRY event. GOLD PLUS MEMBERS MAY PRE-ENTER. All other entries will be taken at the event.

Books will open a minimum of two hours before the start of each roping, and will close one hour before the start of each roping. Rotations after 150 teams.

2009 USTRC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ROPE, AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THIS EVENT.

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MISSOURI

CENTRAL STATES SHOWDOWN

National Equestrian Center Lake St. Louis, Missouri

FORMAT #3

Cash Only Open Pick/Draw w/#15 Incentive: Entry fee: $200/roper. Enter 1 time; pick 1, draw 1. Must be at least #6 header or #8 heeler to enter. 5steer/Progressive after 2. #15 Handicap: Entry fee: $80/roper; Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1. #14 team 2 sec. off; #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13, #12, #11 #10, #9 (#9 & #9 Incentive capped at #5): Entry fee: $80/roper. Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1 Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive: Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or Non-Incentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #8 Pick/Draw, capped at a #4: Enter one time only. Pick 1, draw 2, or draw all 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off, #6 & under - 3 sec. off. Entry fee: $150/roper. No Incentive. Top 30 teams to the short round. National Shoot-Outs guaranteed to top 5 places in Average.

For complete format information refer to the 2009 USTRC Formats at the back of SuperLooper or the USTRC Rule Book.

This is an ON-SITE ENTRY event. GOLD PLUS MEMBERS MAY PRE-ENTER. All other entries will be taken at the event.

Books will open a minimum of two hours before the start of each roping, and will close one hour before the start of each roping. Rotations after 150 teams.

2009 USTRC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ROPE, AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THIS EVENT.

190 / AUGUST 2009

SUNDAY August 23, 9 A.M.

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 (with #12 Inc.) #12 (with #11 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)

All Girl Specialty Roping #11 (with #9 Inc.) Pick 1, Draw 2 or

Jr. Looper

Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.)

Saturday, 12 noon Buckles to winners 5 & under, 6 - 7, 8 - 9 & 10 - 12

PRIZES

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USTRC National and Regional Shoot-Outs awarded in the Average of each division.

Roper Outerwear US Open Tour Points awarded in Average of the Open.

SATURDAY August 22, 9 A.M.

•

Draw all 3 for $150/roper

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 A.M.

6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

10 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average winners & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

10 Trophy Leather Halters • Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

6 Trophy Saddle Pads with Tooled Leathers • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

4 Pink Trophy Saddle Pads • Average & Incentive Average winners of the All-Girl

HOTEL

P FLEX EARNINGS/

FRIDAY August 21, 2 P.M.

Holiday Inn Express 636/300-4844 1175 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, MO

Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 All hotels subject to drastic rate increase and release of rooms two weeks prior to event. Make reservations early.

INFO

2009

August 21-23

DIRECTIONS: 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO. Take I-44 east to I-270, then NW to I-64 West toward Wentzville. Take I-70 NE to 40/61 exit, east about 1 mile to Lake St. Louis Blvd. exit. Turn left at top of ramp and park is 1.5 miles on left side.

PRODUCED BY: Herb Snow CATTLE PROVIDED BY: C-S Cattle Company STALLS: First-come, first-served basis. Stall Reservations accepted from GOLD PLUS members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

For more information call: Herb Snow at 217/452-7551 or 217/473-3236 or USTRC office at 254/968-0002

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OKLAHOMA

CHISHOLM TRAIL CLASSIC

Chisholm Trail Pavilion Enid, Oklahoma

August 28-30

No Marath o Two Ar n— e Will Be nas Used

FRIDAY August 28, 9 A.M.

SATURDAY August 29, 8 A.M.

SUNDAY August 30, 8 A.M.

Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 (with #12 Inc.) #12 (with #11 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)

All Girl Specialty Roping #11 (with #9 Inc.) Pick 1, Draw 2 or

Jr. Looper

Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.)

PRIZES

Saturday, 12 noon Buckles to winners 5 & under, 6 - 7, 8 - 9 & 10 - 12 •

Draw all 3 for $150/roper #9 (with #8 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 A.M.

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USTRC National and Regional Shoot-Outs awarded in the Average of each division.

Roper Outerwear US Open Tour Points awarded in Average of the Open.

FORMAT #2

• Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

Cash Only

4 Pink Trophy Saddle Pads • Average & Incentive Average winners of the All Girl

8 Trophy Gist Buckles

Open with #15 Incentive: Entry fee: $150/roper. Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 5-steer/Progressive after 2.

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

#15 Handicap: Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1. #14 team 2 sec. off; #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

2 Trophy Saddle Pads with Tooled Leathers

#13, #12, #11 #10, #9

• Average winners of the #15

Entry fee: $100/roper. Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1.

• Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

HOTEL

P FLEX EARNINGS/

12 Trophy Martin Saddles

10 Trophy Saddle Pads

Day’s Inn • 580/237-6000 Comfort Inn • 580/234-1200 Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 All hotels subject to drastic rate increase and release of rooms two weeks prior to event. Make reservations early.

INFO

2009

DIRECTIONS: Chisholm Trail Pavilion is located on the Garfield County Fairgrounds at 111 West Purdue in Enid, Oklahoma PRODUCED BY: Jeff & Cindy Smith CATTLE PROVIDED BY: C-S Cattle Company STALLS: First-come, first-served basis. Stall Reservations accepted from GOLD PLUS members only.

Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

For more information call: Jeff & Cindy Smith at 620/422-3632 or USTRC office at 254/968-0002

(#9 & #9 Incentive capped at #5):

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive: Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or Non-Incentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #8 Pick/Draw, capped at a #4: Enter one time only. Pick 1, draw 2, or draw all 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off, #6 & under 3 sec. off. Entry fee: $150/roper.

No Incentive. Top 30 teams to the short round. National Shoot-Outs guaranteed to top 5 places in Average.

For complete format information refer to the 2009 USTRC Formats at the back of SuperLooper or the USTRC Rule Book.

This is an ON-SITE ENTRY event. GOLD PLUS MEMBERS MAY PRE-ENTER. All other entries will be taken at the event.

Books will open a minimum of two hours before the start of each roping, and will close one hour before the start of each roping. Rotations after 150 teams.

2009 USTRC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ROPE, AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THIS EVENT.

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ARIZONA

PINE COUNTRY CLASSIC

Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds Flagstaff, Arizona

2009 P FLEX EARNINGS/ P

USTRC National and Regional Shoot-Outs awarded in the Average of each division.

Roper Outerwear US Open Tour Points awarded in Average of the Open.

September 4-7 FRIDAY • September 4, 9 A.M.

SUNDAY • September 6, 9 A.M.

#15 Warm-Up (with #13 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.)

Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap

SATURDAY • September 5, 9 A.M.

(#9 & #9 Incentive capped at #5):

Jr. Looper

192 / AUGUST 2009

10 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

10 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average winners & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

10 Trophy Saddle Pads

• Average winners of the Open & #15

Amerisuites • 928/774-8042 2455 S. Beulah Blvd.

Rate: $89 + tax, 1-4 ppl.

Free hot continental breakfast buffet. Close to event.

Must reserve by July 31, 2009

Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 All hotels subject to drastic rate increase and release of rooms two weeks prior to event. Make reservations early.

INFO

2009 USTRC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ROPE, AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THIS EVENT.

Sunday, 12 noon • Buckles to winners 5 & under, 6 - 7, 8 - 9 & 10 - 12

4 Trophy Saddle Pads with Tooled Leathers

For complete format information refer to the 2009 USTRC Formats at the back of SuperLooper or the USTRC Rule Book.

This is an ON-SITE ENTRY event. GOLD PLUS MEMBERS MAY PRE-ENTER. All other entries will be taken at the event.

Books will open a minimum of two hours before the start of each roping, and will close one hour before the start of each roping. Rotations after 150 teams.

•

• 3rd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

HOTEL

#8 Pick/Draw, capped at a #4: Enter one time only. Pick 1, draw 1, or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off, #6 & under 3 sec. off. Entry fee: $100/roper.

No Incentive. Top 30 teams to the short round. National Shoot-Outs guaranteed to top 5 places in Average.

for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 A.M.

Century Bonus included

Entry fee: $100/roper. Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive: Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or Non-Incentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1.

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

PRIZES

#13, #12, #11 #10, #9

MONDAY • September 7, 9 A.M.

#13 (with #12 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)

Cash Only

#15 Handicap: Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1. #14 team 2 sec. off; #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

ay Labor D d Weeken

Enter 3 times, $60/roper

FORMAT #2 Open with #15 Incentive: Entry fee: $150/roper. Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 5-steer/Progressive after 2.

A in Laughl m a e T Series g Ropin Event

Current Coggins and Health Certificate May Be Required at Arizona Border.

DIRECTIONS: Three miles south of I-40 on I-17, exit 337.

PRODUCED BY: USTRC CATTLE PROVIDED BY: Reed Flake STALLS: First-come, first-served basis. Stall Reservations accepted from GOLD PLUS members only.

Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

For more information call: USTRC office at 254/968-0002

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COLORADO

SOUTHERN COLORADO CLASSIC

Colorado State Fairgrounds Pueblo, Colorado

FORMAT #2

Cash Only Open Pick/Draw w/#15 Incentive: Entry fee: $200/roper. Enter 1 time; pick 1, draw 1. Must be at least #6 header or #8 heeler to enter. 5-steer/ Progressive after 2. #15 Handicap: Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1. #14 team 2 sec. off; #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13, #12, #11 #10, #9 (#9 & #9 Incentive capped at #5): Entry fee: $100/roper. Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive: Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or Non-Incentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #8 Pick/Draw, capped at a #4: Enter one time only. Pick 1, draw 2, or draw all 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off, #6 & under 3 sec. off. Entry fee: $150/roper. No Incentive. Top 30 teams to the short round. National Shoot-Outs guaranteed to top 5 places in Average.

For complete format information refer to the 2009 USTRC Formats at the back of SuperLooper or the USTRC Rule Book.

This is an ON-SITE ENTRY event. GOLD PLUS MEMBERS MAY PRE-ENTER. All other entries will be taken at the event.

Books will open a minimum of two hours before the start of each roping, and will close one hour before the start of each roping. Rotations after 150 teams.

2009 USTRC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ROPE, AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THIS EVENT.

194 / AUGUST 2009

SATURDAY Sept. 19, 9 A.M.

SUNDAY Sept. 20, 9 A.M.

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 (with #12 Inc.) #12 (with #11 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)

All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap, Pick 1, Draw 2 or

Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.)

Jr. Looper • Saturday, 12 noon • Buckles to winners 5 & under, 6 - 7, 8 - 9 & 10 - 12

PRIZES

P

USTRC National and Regional Shoot-Outs awarded in the Average of each division.

Roper Outerwear US Open Tour Points awarded in Average of the Open.

FRIDAY Sept. 18, 9 A.M.

Draw all 3 for $150/roper

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 A.M.

10 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

10 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average winners and Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

2 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15

12 Trophy Saddle Pads with Tooled Leathers • Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners of the All Girl

HOTEL

P FLEX EARNINGS/

September 18-20

Hampton Inn & Suites at Southgate (Exit 94) 719/566-1726 Microtel Inn (Exit 94) 719/242-2020 Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com

Two Ar en No Mar as — athon

Special Rate ID #00214570 All hotels subject to drastic rate increase and release of rooms two weeks prior to event. Make reservations early.

INFO

2009

Cowbo y Church Sunday 7:30 a .m.

DIRECTIONS: From I-25 exit 97A; go right on Abriendo Ave., then left on Northern Ave. for approximately 10 minutes; take a right on Prairie Ave. to main gates on west side.

PRODUCED BY: Kenny Zamora CATTLE PROVIDED BY: C-S Cattle Company STALLS: First-come, first-served basis. Stall Reservations accepted from GOLD PLUS members only.

Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

For more information call: Kenny or Marsha Zamora at 505/425-3850 or the USTRC office at 254/968-0002

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NEVADA

MESQUITE CLASSIC

Mesquite Fairgrounds Mesquite, Nevada

Curren t Coggin s may be needed

September 18-20 FRIDAY Sept. 18, 8 A.M.

SATURDAY Sept. 19, 8 A.M.

SUNDAY Sept. 20, 8 A.M.

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 (with #12 Inc.) #12 (with #11 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw

PRIZES

Jr. Looper

Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.) •

for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 A.M.

Saturday, 12 noon • Buckles to winners 5 & under, 6 - 7, 8 - 9 & 10 - 12

HOTEL

P FLEX EARNINGS/ P

USTRC National and Regional Shoot-Outs awarded in the Average of each division.

Roper Outerwear US Open Tour Points awarded in Average of the Open.

10 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

FORMAT #2

10 Trophy Gist Buckles

Cash Only

• Average winners & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

12 Trophy Breast Collars • Average winners of the #15 • Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

Virgin River 1-877-438-2929 For special group rate call before 8/28/09 and use group # 32170

Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com

R

Mesquite Resort M A Association

Special Rate ID #00214570 All hotels subject to drastic rate increase and release of rooms two weeks prior to event. Make

reservations early.

INFO

2009

DIRECTIONS: Mesquite, NV Exit 122 (see map) PRODUCED BY: Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Co. CATTLE PROVIDED BY: Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Co. STALLS: First-come, first-served basis. Stall Reservations accepted from GOLD PLUS members only.

Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

For more information call: Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Co. Roping Office, 208/251-3170 or the USTRC office at 254/968-0002

Open Pick/Draw w/#15 Incentive: Entry fee: $200/roper. Enter 1 time; pick 1, draw 1. Must be at least #6 header or #8 heeler to enter. 5-steer/ Progressive after 2. #15 Handicap: Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1. #14 team 2 sec. off; #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13, #12, #11 #10, #9 (#9 & #9 Incentive capped at #5): Entry fee: $100/roper. Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive: Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Entry fee: $100/roper; Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive or Non-Incentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. #8 Pick/Draw, capped at a #4: Enter one time only. Pick 1, draw 2, or draw all 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off, #6 & under 3 sec. off. Entry fee: $150/roper. No Incentive. Top 30 teams to the short round. National Shoot-Outs guaranteed to top 5 places in Average.

For complete format information refer to the 2009 USTRC Formats at the back of SuperLooper or the USTRC Rule Book.

This is an ON-SITE ENTRY event. GOLD PLUS MEMBERS MAY PRE-ENTER. All other entries will be taken at the event.

Books will open a minimum of two hours before the start of each roping, and will close one hour before the start of each roping. Rotations after 150 teams.

2009 USTRC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ROPE, AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THIS EVENT.

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TEXAS

TEXAS PLAINS CLASSIC

Taylor County Expo Center Abilene, Texas

P FLEX EARNINGS/ P

USTRC National and Regional Shoot-Outs awarded in the Average of each division.

Roper Outerwear US Open Tour Points awarded in Average of the Open.

FORMAT #1

Cash Only Open with #15 Incentive: Entry fee: $150/roper. Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 5-steer/Progressive after 2.

FRIDAY Sept. 25, 9 A.M.

SATURDAY Sept. 26, 9 A.M.

Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 (with #12 Inc.) #12 (with #11 Inc.)

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)

Jr. Looper

PRIZES

2009

September 25-27

#15 Handicap: Entry fee: $150/roper; Enter 2 times.

5-steer/Progressive after 1. #14 team 2 sec. off; #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

196 / AUGUST 2009

Saturday, 12 noon • Buckles to winners 5 & under, 6 - 7, 8 - 9 & 10 - 12

14 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw • Average winners of the Gold Plus

26 Trophy Gist Buckles • 2nd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & Gold Plus • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

HOTEL

• Average winners of the Open & #15

Whitten Inn 800-880-7666 or 325/677-8100

CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED

840 Hwy. 80 East Rate: $62 + tax, 1-4 ppl. Closest hotel to Expo Center. Must ask for USTRC rate.

Full, cooked-to-order breakfast for two included. On-site restaurant and lounge.

Choice Hotels www.choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570 All hotels subject to drastic rate increase and release of rooms two weeks prior to event. Make reservations early.

INFO

2009 USTRC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ROPE, AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THIS EVENT.

for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 A.M.

4 Trophy Saddle Pads with Tooled Leathers

For complete format information refer to the 2009 USTRC Formats at the back of SuperLooper or the USTRC Rule Book.

This is an ON-SITE ENTRY event. GOLD PLUS MEMBERS MAY PRE-ENTER. All other entries will be taken at the event.

Books will open a minimum of two hours before the start of each roping, and will close one hour before the start of each roping. Rotations after 150 teams.

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw

• 3rd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

(#9 & #9 Incentive capped at #5): Entry fee: $150/roper. Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive or NonIncentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1.

#8 Pick/Draw, capped at a #4: Enter one time only. Pick 1, draw 1, or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off, #6 & under 3 sec. off. Entry fee: $100/roper.

No Incentive. Top 30 teams to the short round. National Shoot-Outs guaranteed to top 5 places in Average.

•

#1 WILL 2 NO STAR T BE T 5 P.M FORE .

SUNDAY Sept. 27, 9 A.M.

10 Trophy Saddle Pads

#13, #12, #11 #10, #9

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive: Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Entry fee: $150/roper; Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive or Non-Incentive. 4-steer/Progressive after 1.

Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.)

DON MISS ’T LAST THE EV OF TH ENT SEAS E ON!

DIRECTIONS: I-20 to Cross Plains exit south. Follow signs to Taylor County Expo Center.

PRODUCED BY: USTRC CATTLE PROVIDED BY: C-S Cattle Company STALLS: First-come, first-served basis. Stall Reservations accepted from GOLD PLUS members only.

Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

For more information call: USTRC office at 254/968-0002

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2009 Formats Format 1 Open: The Open is an optional roping for the producer and the prize line in the Open is optional. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round.

Option 1 • $150 per roper • Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (maximum of 2 entries) • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • # 15 Incentive • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs • Must qualify to Short Round to receive points

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) • $250 per roper • Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 Open runs, 2 Incentive runs or one each • Ropers may enter as Open team or Incentive team for a maximum of one entry • #15 Incentive • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs

#15 Handicap • Entry fee $150 per roper • Enter 2 times • 5-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd in Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • #14 team will receive a 2-second handicap • #13 and under team will receive a 4-second handicap

Gold Plus #12 • Gold Plus Members 21 and older • Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (maximum of 2 entries) • $150 Per roper • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #10 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st-3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs • 1st-3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs

#13, #12, #11 and #10 • $150 per roper • Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (maximum of 2 entries)

• 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #12 Incentive in the #13; #11 Incentive in the #12; #10 Incentive in the #11 • #9 Incentive in the #10 (Incentive is capped at a #5) • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average of the #13, #12, #11 and #10 – Regional Shoot-Outs • #10 Only – Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#9 • $150 per roper • #5 cap – No roper over a #5 will be allowed to rope • Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (maximum of 2 entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #8 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average – National Shoot-Outs • Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw For Novice Ropers Only • No roper with a classification number above #4 will be allowed to enter this roping • Top 30 qualified teams to short round • No team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2-seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the second round

Option 1 • $150 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners Or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 • $100 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

Format 2 Open: The Open is an optional roping for the producer and the prize line in the Open is optional. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round.

Option 1 • $150 per roper • Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (maximum of 2 entries) • 5-head average with the Incentive determined

on 4-head • #15 Incentive • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Out • Must qualify to Short Round to receive points

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) • $200 per roper • Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 Open runs, 2 Incentive runs or one each • Ropers may enter as Open team or Incentive team for a maximum of one entry • #15 Incentive • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs

#15 Handicap • Entry fee $100 per roper • Enter 3 times • 5-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd in Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • #14 team will receive a 2-second handicap • #13 and under team will receive a 4-second handicap

Gold Plus #12 • Gold Plus Members 21 and older • Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (maximum of 3 entries) • $100 per roper • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #10 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st-3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs • 1st-3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs

#13, #12, #11 and #10 • $100 per roper • Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (maximum of 3 entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #12 Incentive in the #13; #11 Incentive in the #12; #10 Incentive in the #11 • #9 Incentive in the #10 (Incentive is capped at a #5) • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average of the #13, #12, #11 and

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#10 – Regional Shoot-Outs • #10 Only – Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#9 • $100 per roper • #5 cap – No roper over a #5 will be allowed to rope • Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #8 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average – National Shoot-Outs • Top 30 qualified teams to short round

• No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 Open runs, 2 Incentive runs or one each • Ropers may enter as Open team or Incentive team for a maximum of one entry • #15 Incentive • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs

#15 Handicap

• No roper with a classification number above #4 will be allowed to enter this roping • Top 30 qualified teams to short round • No team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2-seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off.

These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the second round

• Entry fee $80 per roper • Enter 3 times • 5-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd in Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • #14 team will receive a 2-second handicap • #13 and under team will receive a 4-second handicap

Option 1

Gold Plus #12

• $150 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners Or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

• Gold Plus Members 21 and older • Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) • $100 per roper • 4-head average with the Incentive determind on 3-head • #10 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st-3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs • 1st-3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs

#8 Pick/Draw For Novice Ropers Only

Option 2 • $100 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

Format 3 Open: The Open is an optional roping for the producer and the prize line in the Open is optional. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round.

Option 1 • $150 per roper • Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (maximum of 2 entries) • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • #15 Incentive • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Out • Must qualify to Short Round to receive points

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) • $200 per roper • Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn

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#13, #12, #11 and #10 • $80 per roper • Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determind on 3-head • #12 Incentive in the #13; #11 Incentive in the #12; #10 Incentive in the #11 • #9 Incentive in the #10 (Incentive is capped at a #5) • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average of the #13, #12, #11 and #10 – Regional Shoot-Outs • #10 Only – Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#9 • $80 per roper • #5 cap – No roper over a #5 will be allowed to rope • Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (maximum of 3 entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #8 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs

• 1st in Incentive Average – National Shoot-Outs • Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw For Novice Ropers Only • No roper with a classification number above #4 will be allowed to enter this roping • Top 30 qualified teams to short round • No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off.

These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the second round

Option 1 • $150 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners Or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 • $100 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

Format 4 Open: The Open is an optional roping for the producer and the prize line in the Open is optional. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round.

Option 1 • $150 per roper • Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (maximum of 2 entries) • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • # 15 Incentive • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Out • Must qualify to Short Round to receive points

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) • $200 per roper • Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 Open runs, 2 Incentive runs or one each • Ropers may enter as Open team or Incentive team for a maximum of one entry • #15 Incentive • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs

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#15 Handicap • Entry fee $60 per roper • Enter 3 times • 5-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd in Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • #14 team will receive a 2-second handicap • #13 and under team will receive a 4-second handicap

Gold Plus #12 • Gold Plus Members 21 and older • Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) • $100 per roper • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #10 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st-3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs • 1st-3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs

#13, #12, #11 and #10 • $60 per roper • Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #12 Incentive in the #13; #11 Incentive in the #12; #10 Incentive in the #11 • #9 Incentive in the #10 (Incentive is capped at a #5) • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average of the #13, #12, #11 and #10 – Regional Shoot-Outs • #10 Only – Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#9 • $60 per roper • #5 cap – No roper over a #5 will be allowed to rope • Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #8 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average – National Shoot-Outs • Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw For Novice Ropers Only

• Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners Or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 • $100 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

Format 5 Open: The Open is an optional roping for the producer and the prize line in the Open is optional. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round.

Option 1 • $150 per roper • Enter 2 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (maximum of 2 entries) • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • # 15 Incentive • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Out • Must qualify to Short Round to receive points

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) • $200 per roper • Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 Open runs, 2 Incentive runs or one each • Ropers may enter as Open team or Incentive team for a maximum of one entry • #15 Incentive • 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head • Progressive after 2 • US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average • 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs

#15 Handicap

• No roper with a classification number above #4 will be allowed to enter this roping • Top 30 qualified teams to short round • No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off.

These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the second round

• Entry fee $60 per roper • Enter 4 times • 5-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd in Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • #14 team will receive a 2-second handicap • #13 and under team will receive a 4-second handicap

Option 1

Gold Plus #12

• $150 per roper • 3-head average

• Gold Plus Members 21 and older • Enter 3 times, any combination of Incentive

and/ or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) • $100 per roper • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #10 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st-3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs • 1st-3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs

#13, #12, #11 and #10 • $60 per roper • Enter 4 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 4 Entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #12 Incentive in the #13; #11 Incentive in the #12; #10 Incentive in the #11 • #9 Incentive in the #10 (Incentive is capped at a #5) • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average of the #13, #12, #11 and #10 – Regional Shoot-Outs • #10 Only – Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#9 • $60 per roper • #5 cap – No roper over a #5 will be allowed to rope • Enter 4 times, any combination of Incentive and/ or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 4 Entries) • 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head • #8 Incentive • Progressive after 1 • 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs • 2nd-3rd Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs • 1st in Incentive Average – National Shoot-Outs • Top 30 qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw For Novice Ropers Only • No roper with a classification number above #4 will be allowed to enter this roping • Top 30 qualified teams to short round • No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off.

These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the second round

Option 1 • $150 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners Or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 • $100 per roper • 3-head average • Progressive after 1 • 1st-5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs • Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

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US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Season Dates: Begins September 6, 2008 and ends September 9, 2009.

All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count.

For the 2009 season there will be two ways to qualify for the US Open Championships.

1. Top 60 headers and top 60 heelers automatically qualify. Points will be

2. Attend a minimum of 8 sanctioned event Open ropings. Event

awarded in the main Average only according to the following charts.

Sanctioned Open Events 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

attendance starts September 6, 2008 and ends September 9, 2009.

National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Next Season

- 10 points - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points - 6 points - 5 points - 4 points - 3 points - 2 points - 1 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

• Points Only for: #7 and above headers; #8 and above heelers. Points do not carry over from season to season.

• Ropers must qualify to Short-Round to be eligible for points.

• Point ties will be broken on money won at season end.

• Roper US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams qualify to the short round.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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30 points 27 points 24 points 21 points 18 points 15 points 12 points 9 points 6 points 3 points

Each month, we’ll pick one photo for the magazine’s cover and the winning photographer will be awarded a $200 cash prize.

At the end of the year, a $2,000 grand prize will be awarded to the photo chosen SuperLooper Photo of the Year.

Readers can help select the grand-prize winner by voting for their favorite photo on the USTRC website at the end of the year.

The photo contest is open to everyone, with the exclusion of Equibrand employees and their families. Photos need not be limited to team roping runs; however, we do want to stay with the “Western way of life” theme.

No more than two (2) photos can be submitted per month and the submitted photos must be related to team roping, rodeo or the Western lifestyle. Entries must be high-resolution digital photos, preferably vertical orientation to better fit the cover of the magazine (8" x 10" – 300 dpi or at least 3 mega-pixels). By submitting the photo(s), the photographer releases the photo rights to Western Sports Publishing. All photos must be submitted to the Western Sports office by the eighth of the month prior to issue date. (example: for February 2008 issue, deadline is January 8, 2008.)

Photos can be emailed to feedback@wspubs.com. For more info on the SuperLooper Photo of the Year contest, please call 505/899-1870 x 107.

4. gooseneck 5. hitch 6. bumper pull

ROPER MATH

8 (Number of horses shod in a day) x 3 (days) = 24 (Total horses with new shoes)

MAZE

USTRC JR. LOOPER EVENT LOCATOR 6 Chisholm Trail Classic 4 Mountaineer Classic 5 Dally For Dinosaurs

20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

SuperLooper Photo of the Year Contest

This month’s cover photo, “Pine Ridge Pens” was sent in by Tami Anderson of Sulphur, Louisiana. The photo offers a unique taste of today’s Western culture and has earned Anderson $200 for the August cover contest. In addition, the photo will be entered in the SuperLooper Photo of the Year contest $2,000 grand prize at the end of the year.

The year is more than half over, and already we have had a ton of great photos submitted to the contest. But, there is still time left, so get out your cameras and keep the photos coming for your chance to win. We want to also remind you that you can send in up to two photos per month for the contest. In addition, each photo submitted will remain in the contest until the end of the year, if not chosen as one of the monthly winners of the contest.

WORD SCRAMBLE

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• Will crown a US Open Tour Champion Header and Heeler (most points accumulated during the year) and a US Open National Champion Header and Heeler (Average winners of the US Open Championships). Personal earnings count, but not for the US Open Team Roping Finals. They may be used for any other Shoot-Out.

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Jr. Looper Answers

US Open Championships Points count for current year standings

Regional Finals

1 West Arkansas Classic 2 Central States Showdown 3 The Islands Championships

Bonus

24 (Horses shod in three days) x 4 (Number of shoes used per horse) = 96 (Total horseshoes)

August Ad Index: Adv Index-SL 7/14/09 11:56 AM Page 201

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . .151 Austin Ranch & Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Ayres Rope Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

I Intervet, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Invitational Team Roping Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

B Dick Bailey Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Bean Tool & Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Bloomer Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Broken Horn Productions . . . . . . . . . .160 Brother-In-Law Productions . . . .177, 184

J J X 2 Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .172-173 J Z S Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

C C L T Roping Productions . . . . . . . . . .170 Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Champions Choice Buckles . . . . . . . . .155 Charmac Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Cherokee Aluminum Trailers . . . . . . . . .31 Cimarron Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. . . .95 Circle T Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . .109, 112, 159 Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 203 Clovis Livestock Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . . .5 CoolHorse - Foust Feed . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . .136 Cowboy Collection Production . . . . . . .171 Cowboy Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Cowboy Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Cowboy Pipe & Tube Company . . . . . .154 D D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Dally Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Diamond E Productions, Inc. . . . . . . . .168 Dodge Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 E Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . .101, 141, 149 Equibrand/Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 John Ewing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Exiss Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 F 4-M Welding, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Farmers & Ranchers Livestock . . . . . . .146 FarmTek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Fastback Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Fast Lane Rodeo Equipment . . . . . . . .153 First Equine Professionals . . . . . . . . . .135 Fisher Rodeo Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . .155 Forty Plus Team Roping Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 G Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .25 H H & H Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Hatco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 High Stakes Roping . . . . . . . . . .174-175 Lisa Hollman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 John Hudson Rope Horses . . . . . . . . . .154 Hutchings Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Hy O Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

K K I D Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Karman Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 L L C I Livestock Insurance . . . . . . . . . . .27 L & H Manufacturing Co. . . . . . . . . . . .27 Lightning R Rope Horses . . . . . . . . . .155 Lil Blue Heeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 M M & R Roping Productions . . . . . . . . .155 Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Master Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Mathews Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 181 Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Metro Gate & Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Clint Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . .154 N National Roper’s Supply . . . . . . .147, 161 O Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . .155 On Fire Productions . . . . . .163, 169, 178 P Parma Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Pitzer Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Platinum Coach LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Priefert Manufacturing Co., Inc. . . . . . . .28 Professional Team Roping Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 R Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 103 Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . . .85 Revolution Rope Company . . . . . . . . . .19 Rimrock Spurs & Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3 Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 RopeForLess.Com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Rope-O-Matic Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . .97 Rope Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Rope The Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . .153 Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . .154 S Brent Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Stinger Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

T 3:16 Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 $2.24 Million Dollar Bailout Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 TLC Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Taylor Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Texas Bar S Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Texas Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . .152 Texas Stampede Headquarters . . . . . .156 The Corrector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 The Roping Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Titan Trailer Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . .29 Tri State Championships . . . . . . . . . . .164 Trucks West of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . .21 Tuley Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166-167 Twombly Performance Horse Sale . . . .101 U U-Cross Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182-183 U S Smokeless Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Used Trailers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 USTRC Entry Forms: NFTR Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . .73-74 NFTR Shoot-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-76 NFTR Specialty Roping . . . . . . . .71-72 Regionals Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . .61-62 Regionals Shoot-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-64 USTRC Events: Central States Showdown . . . . . . . .190 Chisholm Trail Classic . . . . . . . . . . .191 Mesquite Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

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