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FEATURES 8 10 12 16 20

Just the Way It Is by Ben Clements USTRC Announcements By the Numbers by John Findlay Gold Plus Report by Ty Hillman Champions Profile Clay O. Smith and Jake Smith

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Top Tips with Rickey Green A Lesson in Love Sandbox by Melinda Clements

Horse Health — EPM Update by Heather Smith Thomas

Cowboy Law — Cowboy Law 101 by Kyle Post

USTRC — Important News for 2010

Upcoming Event— Colorado Championships

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USTRC On Tap US Open Tour Standings

PROFILE

ROB KRENTZ

COVER PHOTO: 2010 Red Rock Classic Open Champion Heeler, Cesar DeLaCruz Photo courtesy of Lone Wolf Photography Backround photo courtesy of New Mexico Tourism Department - Dan Monaghan photographer

USTRC Championship Results 70 74 78 82 86 90 94 98 102 106 110

Wyoming Spring Championships Cowboy Capital Classic Ohio Classic Kansas Championships Mississippi Championships North Country Classic Utah Championships West of the Ozarks Red Rock Classic Indiana Classic Florida Panhandle Classic

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JUS T the Wa y IT IS

just love summer, but this summer has had me going off in a lot of directions. I usually handle things really well, but I have been struggling a bit here lately. It seems as if I have been on a rollercoaster ride to nowhere. Society today is so fast paced and everyone is extremely busy just trying to keep up with day-to-day living. We have places to be, deadlines to meet and all sorts of things to do. If you are like me, sometimes you find yourself a bit overwhelmed. This past month I really found myself overwhelmed. It was as if everywhere I turned, something else needed to be done. The more I tried to catch up the further I got behind. I caught myself taking three steps forward and ten steps back. It was like being in quicksand. The more I floundered and hurried to get it all done the more I sank. I really want to add here, before going on with the story, that I really appreciate a great staff at SuperLooper Magazine and a wonderful family who are always there for me. Without them I would still be sinking. I have a lot of great support out there. I have a wonderful wife, great sister, awesome parents, and a tremendous support group of family members and friends hiding in the wings. Thank you! Here I am digging a deeper hole and getting absolutely no where. When you get caught in quicksand you tend to panic. The more you panic the less things work or come together. I needed to just slow down and take one step at a time. Take one project, get it knocked out and move on. I just needed to handle what I could handle at the time and let the pieces fall into place. Under normal circumstances I am not a person that gets easily frazzled, so when my friends, family and coworkers began to notice my behavior change, I knew I needed to get a grip. I needed to reevaluate the way I was dealing with things. I was losing it and not only was I suffering but those around me became the brunt of my frustration and lack of control. I am not saying to quit caring about what needs to be done but when you try to do too much at one time, nothing gets done. There is an old saying, “Jack of all trades but master of none!” Prioritize what is before you and keep plodding along. When you are being pulled in too many directions, swim with the current, and pretty soon you will get back in your groove and comfort zone. Keep working at it and don’t let your mind become muddled. A clear head can solve a lot of problems. Don’t be afraid to lean on others because next time they might need to lean on you. That is how this deal works. Learn to delegate and share. Life is a network, don’t be afraid to use it. It is so easy to get caught up in things that may or may not really be a big deal in the long run. Here lately, that is what I have been doing. For some reason I seemed to be focusing on things that were not all that important.

JULY 2010 Life is short and time spent worrying about irrelevant matters is wasted energy. In other words, don’t sweat the small stuff. In my case, when I just backed up from the situation and looked things over, it was clear that I was working myself in circles. I was doing a lot, but accomplishing absolutely nothing. It was wearing me out and getting me nowhere. I was overwhelmed and frustrated. It isn’t a good place to find yourself. It isn’t good for you and it isn’t good for those around you. I finally realized I was in a bad situation when my sister was the one who said I needed to focus and not worry. She is wise beyond her years but it is usually me saying those things to her. However, I knew right then that she was right and I needed to regroup. She has recently obtained a new perspective and direction in her life and I can certainly see a difference, so I knew she might be right and was seeing things I wasn’t seeing or understanding. With her advice echoing in my head I am going to just go back to the basics. I am going to let things work themselves out and do what I know how to do. I am going to approach each situation with a clear mind and more confidence. I know I can handle most anything that is thrown my way. God never gives us more that we can cope with or that he will help us carry. We need to remember that. The world is a good place and full of good things. I am going to see the positive and be a shining beacon of light in dark situations. I am going to focus on what is important and take things in stride. I want to leave frustration and worry behind and bead in on moving forward, not in circles. I am going to get back in the swing of things and not be so lost and disoriented. There is a lot out there, but I can handle it if I regroup and change my strategy. If you find yourself in this situation, pause, step back and reevaluate. Stress is no good and benefits no one, especially you. You can handle whatever it is you are facing, but you have to be in a good state of mind and take things as they come. Don’t try to do too much, just do what you can do and let the rest work itself out. Most of the time, things are not that big of an issue anyway. Trust yourself, trust your family and friends, but most importantly trust in God. Keep your chin up and focus on the good things out there and you will be just fine. Never be afraid to ask for help. It is okay to ask. We all need help on occasion so don’t let pride stand in your way. Don’t be too busy to lend a hand to someone in need. Be positive in all that you do and don’t become frustrated. It will all work out one way or the other, and that in itself is a God thing and that is just the way it is….

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The month of July will certainly bring some heated temperatures and with that comes the wave of summer team roping events. It is time for you to gear up and catch that wave so you can get loaded up on USTRC Flex Earnings. The Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR) is set for October 23-31, 2010. The 2010 Cinch NFTR promises another multi-million dollar payout and as the sport of team roping grows in popularity across the nation, so does the USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out Fund. Right now team ropers can be excited to know that the fund is currently at $675,000. That is right $675,000, and there are still four months left before the USTRC National Finals. With that said, it is time to get things going and head to as many events as you can, so you can compete for a National Championship at the Cinch NFTR in Oklahoma City. July begins the USTRC Regional Finals and those are some of the best opportunities to get USTRC Flex Earnings, so be ready to head to the West Coast Regional Finals and the Eastern Regional Finals. Good luck and hit the road and we will see you at the next USTRC event.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Rule Change Reminder: As published in the January issue of SuperLooper Magazine and the 2010 USTRC Rule Book, Rule 4.2.9 Entering with the same partner, has been changed. The new rule states that ropers cannot enter the same division at an event with the same partner more than once. NO EXCEPTIONS! This includes all Shoot-Out divisions at the Regional and National Finals. Ropers, please be aware of this rule change when entering the upcoming Regional Finals events.

Are you QUALIFIED? Be sure to check your Available Earnings for qualification to the 2010 Regional Finals Shoot-Out divisions, where lots of cash and prizes are on the giveaway list. To check your earnings, log on to www.ustrc.com and click on the “member” link at the top left side of the home page. Once you are signed onto your personal page, your Available Earnings are displayed at the top right side of the page. Click on the “Your Available Earnings” link for full details. There are still plenty of events to accumulate Available Earnings.

Draw-In Option at Regional’s Ropers will be allowed to Draw-In to the preliminary divisions at the Regional Finals events. Partners will be drawn on site at the event. The Draw-In option won’t be available for any Shoot-Out Division.

Feedback For Your Roping Future The USTRC wants to hear from you. The USTRC is breaking new ground in the roping industry with its Roper’s Voice Surveys and USTRC web site polls that started in April. Check it out online at www.ustrc.com. To see all previous USTRC announcements made for the 2010 season visit www.ustrc.com and click on the “Announcements” link.

The United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC) begins its season Finals series in June and millions of dollars in prize money and awards will be offered to its members. Beginning with the West Coast Regional Finals June 24-27 in Paso Robles, Calif., through the National Finals of Team Roping in Oklahoma City, Okla., October 23-31, USTRC members can expect to see an estimated $5 million paid in cash and prizes. To sweeten the pot for its members, USTRC provides every member, including Gold Plus, Gold Spur, Lifetime and Junior Looper members, an opportunity to compete in its showcase “Shoot-Out” ropings at the Regional and/or National Finals events through the purchase of their membership. Gold Spur, Lifetime and Junior Looper members receive $1,000 in Flex Earnings that can be combined with a roping partner’s earnings to reach the necessary $2,000 to qualify for a Regional Finals Shoot-Out position. With the purchase of a Gold Plus membership, USTRC’s best membership value, members receive $3,000 in Flex Earnings that, again in combination with a partner’s earnings, can be used to total the $6,000 in earnings required to qualify for a National Finals Shoot-Out position. To view your member services page at www.ustrc.com, click on the “Your Available Earnings” link on your personal page. “Members should realize, however, that the millions of dollars can easily slip through their grasp if they miss out on participating during the regular season,” says USTRC President Kirk Bray. “As per Section 5, Rule 5.3.4, Shoot-Out Eligibility: In order to be fully eligible to compete in a Regional or National Finals Shoot-Out division, a roper must be a current USTRC member in good standing and have competed in a USTRC sanctioned or affiliated event during the season,” he said. “We have more than 80 sanctioned events and 350 affiliate ropings that take place throughout the season, so it’s not at all difficult to gain eligibility for Shoot-Outs. Ropers are also able to participate in preliminary ropings at each of the seven Regional Finals and/or the National Finals in order to gain eligibility for entry into a Shoot-Out, pending classification approval.”

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS Where the Ropers Are A look at this month’s maps for By the Numbers may make you think the country has broken out in a huge measles epidemic. Red dots are everywhere. But you needn’t start washing your hands or searching for your surgical masks, those red dots are not round rashes but round representations of postal codes-postal codes that are inhabited by USTRC team ropers. It’s been a few years since I have mapped out for you the locations of our thousands of team roping advocates. And this time, I am showing where you guys live a little differently than in the

Hawaii USTRC Ropers by Postal Code

past. You will notice that the postal code dots are not all the same size. Previous roper maps you’ve seen here in SuperLooper have nearly always used the postal code procedure, that is, if there was a postal code with a team roper living in it, regardless of whether there was one roper or a hundred, you saw one size of dot. This time you’ll notice that the dots have different sizes. The larger the dot, the more ropers live within the dot (er, um I mean postal code). You will also see dot within dots and overlapping dots. You can consider those areas virtual team roping hotbeds. It means there are at least two or more adjacent postal codes harboring ropers. The result is a more precise portrayal of “Where the Ropers Are”. Another variation on past maps is a change of what the maps are representing. Normally, I

have only included current members. With these maps, however, I wanted to be just a little more realistic. Believe it or don’t, not all USTRC members rope. Some, I guess, just like the prestige of flashing their membership cards in bars to attract women or vice versa. You knew, of course, that USTRC membership cards are incredible babe magnets didn’t you? And we also have ropers that don’t renew their memberships every year but may still be roping locally but on a limited basis. As much as we hate to say it, alas, it is true. Most have good reason for dropping out . . . job changes, health issues, spousal opposition, horse deficiencies, and one of the most often cited, taking kids down the junior rodeo trail. Can you believe that? Letting your kids get in the way of your own roping?!! Sacrificing your own pleasure for the sake of your dirty, rotten kids! Unbelievable but true. Ah well, but while we may lose some ropers for a year or two or three, we often find that they come back when time and circumstances allow. So, with those stated reasons in mind, I decided to try and get a more true-to-life look at where the more active ropers are. To do so, I went back and found every roper who had roped at least once at either a sanctioned or affiliate roping (or both) over the last six years. That was my way of trying to get a more accurate picture of our current roping population. That is what all these spots and dots stand for. And there are over 50,000 ropers represented here by their current addresses (or at least the most recent

Western Canada USTRC Ropers by Postal Code

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Province Count AB 853 BC 287 MB 18 ON 12 QC 3 SK 152 1,325

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State AZ CA CO ID MT NM NV OR UT WA WY

Count 4,740 2,688 2,507 800 706 3,147 829 645 1,206 422 1,122 18,812

Western USA USTRC Ropers by Postal Code

because we have such trouble properly recording your funny six character/digit with a space in the middle postal codes. Forgive us.] And another NOTE: as I mentioned, the larger the dot, the more ropers are within that postal code; smaller - fewer. But don’t compare dots ACROSS maps. By that I mean, if a dot in the Eastern USA map is the same size as a dot in the Central USA map, that does not mean thay have the same number of ropers in those postal codes. The dot sizes are relative only to their own map and not the other maps. I won’t bore you with why that is the case, please just accept that as fact. Each map (except Hawaii’s) is

accompanied by a Table that lists the number of ropers in each state with a total of ropers for each region at the bottom. I must apologize to Missouri which shows up in both the Eastern US and the Central US maps. For reasons that escape me, the zip code system for the US does not have consecutive serial numbers for each state. It jumps around a little, particularly in Missouri and Illinois. While I tried to clean it up as much as I could, I ended up with a little slop over in Missouri. Some fell into my Eastern US while most were in Central US. My statistical expertise was not at a high enough level to make this adjustment. Please forgive me again. If you’ll look at the Central US

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addresses we have for them). You’ll also notice that I have included two areas that have often gotten overlooked in maps past. The first is Hawaii. Because of their status of being one hundred light years away from the US mainland, they have reluctantly been left off many of my bygone geographical gems. So while I am sure this Hawaii map wil not make up for all of my previous transgressions, I hope all of you Aloha Staters will at least enjoy this one. The second is the map of Western Canada. This is also a first for our northern neighbors. The same expression of guilt and hopeful approbation goes out to all you hosers, eh? [NOTE: Many Canadians have been left off this map primarily

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map, you will see a big dot in the middle of Texas. Not surprisingly, that is the home of the USTRC, Stephenville, TX, the winner of our most ropers in a zip code trophy. There are 243 relatively active ropers in the Stephenville zip code (76401) and it is

followed by Queen Creek AZ (85242) at 160. Here are the rest of the Top Ten: Texas and Stephenville take the top spot but Arizona jumps in for the next three with Queen Creek, Winslow and Chinle. Queen Creek is a north Phoenix suburb while the Winslow and Chinle continued on page 122

Rank Postal Code

City

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76401

Stephenville, TX

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85242

Queen Creek, AZ

160

86047

Winslow, AZ

108

86503

Chinle, AZ

102

76087

Weatherford, TX

85326

Buckeye, AZ

79015

Canyon, TX

89406

Fallon, NV

85086

Phoenix, AZ

87002

Belen, NM

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79045

Hereford, TX

State Count AR 1,344 IA 362 KS 1,250 LA 1,330 MN 123 MO 949 ND 173 NE 807 OK 4,524 SD 519 TX 11,835 23,221

Central USA USTRC Ropers by Postal Code

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GOLD PLUS Hello Team Ropers,

by Ty Hillman

s I write this article, I am wrapping up my sixth week as your Gold Plus Representative. It has been great meeting many of you and I appreciate those of you who have taken the time to call and give me your ideas and feedback. I have attended the Texas Championships, Panhandle Classic, and the Cowboy Capital Classic and it has given me the opportunity to meet many of you and answer a few questions along the way. The new Draw-In Option is a topic many people do not understand. The Draw-In Option is the ultimate partner finder because it allows ropers who cannot find partners to draw them. Ropers can draw into a division and be guaranteed to draw a partner(s) as long as they meet the following classification requirements:

Option 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and be eligible for only ½ of the prize money, up to $1,000 and forfeit the prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Option 3 – Decline the extra run. To take advantage of the Draw-In

#15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler #13 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #6 Heeler #12 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler #11 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #5 Heeler #10 Handicap – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler #9 Handicap – must be at least a #4 Header or a #4 Heeler #12 Gold Plus – must be at least a #4 Header or a #4 Heeler #8 is already a Pick/Draw Format – must be a #4 Header or a #4 Heeler

Taking home the Gold Plus victory at this year’s Cowboy Capital Classic in Stephenville, Texas was the team of Hippie Sanchez and Coby Oliver. They stopped the clock on four head in 30.95 seconds to win $5,994 in cash, trophy Gist Gold Spurs and a Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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When drawn, a draw partner has three different options: Option 1 – Pay for the extra run and be eligible for all prize money, prizes, and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.

Option, ropers fill out an entry card at the event office and pay only their side of the entry fee. Ropers can pick or draw as many partners as specified by the format of the roping. Many ropers do continued on page 18

The weather was hot and the roping action even hotter during the Gold Pus roping at the Red Rock Classic. Proving they could stand the heat, the team of Lorenzo Sauceda and Perri Sanchez roped their four steers in 34.27 seconds and won $2,600 in cash, trophy Gist Spurs and a Gold Plus ShootOut worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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More than $1,500 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings was up for grabs at the Utah Championships Gold Plus roping In the end, the team of D.A. Poll and Beau Hutchison roped four head in 34.71 seconds to take the win and haul home the first place prize line.

Scott Lehman and Kenny Brown roped four head in 36.72 seconds to win the Gold Plus roping at the Ohio Classic. The team took home $1,674 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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Gene Roberts, Jr. of Lingle, CA teamed up with home town roper, Jake Clark to win the Gold Plus roping at the Wyoming Spring Championships in Torrington, Wyoming. The duo roped four head in 36.32 seconds to win $2,010 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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GOLD PLUS continued

PHOTO BY BEN CLEMENTS

Header, Bill Romine from Missouri and heeler Joe Smith of Wisconsin teamed up at the North Country Classic to win the Gold Plus roping. They took home the first place prize package of $1,540 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings after roping four head in 41.91 seconds.

Mike Sanders and Ran West, Jr. led the field of Gold Plus ropers at the Florida Panhandle Championships. They roped four head in 32.45 seconds earning $1,928 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

not understand that they can “enter up” in a roping the maximum amount of times and still receive a draw run. For example, if you enter with three partners in an “enter three times” format, you may still be drawn as a draw partner. It is up to you to decide if you want to accept the fourth run or decline it. While the Draw-In Option is a great way for ropers to find partners, it can make the payout confusing because the draw partner has the option of not paying for the run as I mentioned earlier. If you figure the roping’s payout based on the amount of teams that roped instead of the number of teams that paid, you could be short of money. In other words, the payout has to be figured on the number of paid teams 18 / JULY 2010

The Kentucky team of Paula and Bob Knudsen put their roping skills to use during the Gold Plus roping at the Indiana Classic. The husband and wife team roped four head in 34.91 seconds to win $1,436 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus ShootOut worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

and not the number of teams that rope. For example, if you are figuring the payout based on 250 teams that roped, but there were actually only 245 teams in which the header and the heeler paid their entry fees, the payoff is going to seem incorrect. I am bringing this to your attention because I have found myself figuring the payout and coming up short until our secretary brought this to my attention. I am looking forward to traveling to the Eastern Regional Finals in Murfreesboro, Tennessee this month as I have never traveled to Tennessee. Feel free to find me at the event, as I want to visit with you and put a face with a name. I am excited about meeting all the new people and I have already been

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#13 SHOOT-OUT 2009 USTRC National Champions

Clay O. Smith

Jake Smith

t was perhaps the most highly anticipated roping of the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. It was a tight, competitive roping with only a second and a half difference in the first team and fifth team coming into the short go round. Pressure had been an issue all day as the roping progressed if for no other reason than there was a lot at stake. There was a lot of money, an incredible prize line and for one team the promise and notoriety of perhaps making the history books. It was a family affair. It had been a family affair from the very beginning. Each team was focused and each team was making a bid for the 2009 #13 Shoot-Out Championship. For Clay and Jake Smith there was more on the line than would ever meet the eye. The pair had already won the #13 Preliminary and you can call it luck, talent or destiny but if the pair could hold up and follow through they would do something no other young team had ever done before. They would be the youngest pair to win the #13 Preliminary and #13 Shoot-Out. Of course, there was pressure. Of course, a lot was riding on the short go but who would have it any other way. The pair had already proved their ability, their competence and their know how to compete and win. Hours spent in the practice pen would all culminate as the 20 / JULY 2010

#13 Short Go Round unfolded. Clay and Jake were the high team coming back into the short go round. Out of thirty one teams they were setting in the number one spot. Riding paired paint horses the team watched and waited for their turn to rope. They circled and walked and moved about behind the chutes almost like feeding sharks. They did not mean it viciously but it was almost like they needed only a second or two to bring it all to a head. If you doubted their intent then you were not paying attention. As the last five teams in the short go round took their places in the roping box the music hung suspended and mysterious in the air. Clay had watched the Open ropers, his heroes, and all he wanted to do was rope better. “I’m not in their league yet but I’m learning,” Clay commented. “The Open ropers always make me want to rope better. Everyone in our family supports us and they do all they can to help us become better ropers.” When the pair rode into the box they were focused. The number three team of Cy Eames and Pace Freed had taken the five head average lead with a time of 39.85 seconds. Both Clay and Jake wanted to move them.

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“I knew what we needed to do,” Jake commented. “We roped like we always rope and we had the same game plan. Everything we learned we were using. We watch tapes, we rope, we watch Open Ropers and we learn all we can learn.” The important thing was they were applying everything they knew how to do and beaded in on making it all happen. They were not arrogant, they were not smart aleck or egotistical. They were humbly applying the trade and talents they had worked so hard to obtain. When the clock stopped on their short go round steer Clay and Jake Smith had a time of 7.47. Mark it down as 38.46 on five head of steers. It was all they needed to capture the win of the #13 Shoot-Out at the 2009 USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. They had successfully achieved what they set out to do. They had roped like they had been taught to rope, they had

committed themselves to the task at hand and humbly accepted what was meant to be. With a quite humble reserve that carefully camouflaged nerves of steel, the pair had made their mark on team roping history. They had followed through to win the #13 Preliminary and the #13 Shoot-Out at the Cinch USTRC National Finals. It would be a testimony they would forever share. When all the dust had cleared, the times calculated and the money tabulated it was very evident “And Then There Was One— Clay O and Jake Smith the #13 Shoot-Out Champions. n

2 CHAMPIONS0 0 9 Clay O. Smith and Jake Smith at the 2009 Cinch USTRC National Finals in Oklahoma City. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 21

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Width-The Mistake Eraser t’s amazing how much it helps both the header and heeler if you just stay wide. As a header, how can staying wide erase little mistakes in your run? For one thing, staying wide in your heading position keeps movement in your handle and your steer is more likely to turn and start to flow left when you pick your horse up instead of stalling in the hole and ruining the flow of the run. If you make a mistake like setting the steer too much, it won’t be as traumatizing to the run because your width will let you correct the mistake quicker. Also, one of the main advantages to staying wide is that it makes the horns so much easier to rope. Now what about this mistake eraser – if you’re wide and you happen to release too early your chances of still roping two horns goes way up compared to when you’re right up against a steer or straight behind one. If you’re in the correct position, you can release out to the right more and still cover the horns. How about making up for a heeler’s mistake? As you go to the horn, you might see that your heeler has come in too early, so you have enough leverage on the steer that you can go ahead and move him out and stop your heeler from running over him. This is especially true in lower numbered ropings.

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If you have a head horse that doesn’t rate very well, you can make up for that mistake by staying wide because when he runs through your throw, you won’t feel confined like you do when he is too tight and runs too close. In many cases, when I get a header to widen out the horse actually starts to rate better because the rider relaxes and doesn’t pull so hard and the horse relaxes. When you stick it on a steer and your heeler is nowhere to be found, if you’re wide you can stay in the hole longer and wait on him without completely killing the run. Hey heelers, I didn’t forget about you. There is no comparison to the advantages in staying wide compared to being pinched off right beside a steer when he turns. You should stay out a horse length or a horse length and a half to keep your advantage going. When you are wide, you have the

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ability to see the steerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legs over the top of your horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head and not lose site of them as you come around the corner. Also, if you start in too early you have enough room in the corner to pick up your horse and throttle your way in and still hit the flow of the run. You know, I wonder sometimes if people who read my article really put these things to use, or if most just file it away and keep riding tight and crashing the corner every weekend. The things I explain in these articles have taken me two decades to find the principles and another decade

to figure out how to teach them to my students. I know if you will take a serious look at your roping and put these things into practice, you will be well pleased. Heelers, as you set yourself up start to time your steer and prepare for your shot before you get to position, with a good width you have so much advantage to read when the steerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to rope. And, you will be able to react so much better because the way youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing it now, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to throw a quality loop. Most of you are just seeing the steerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the legs because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all over the corner. Rich Skelton told me that if you stay a little wider, you and your horse have more time to reach, but what does he know? He only has eight gold buckles! Maybe if he wins one more, we will start to listen to him. Allen Bach told me to stay out wide enough that my horse could keep moving through the turn without having to slow down if the steer didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slow down, but he only made the finals 25 times so I guess Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just think on this width deal a little longer before I try it. Are you getting my point? None of this will help unless you put it into practice. Lets start today and we can do a lot of winning this summer. Your Friend,

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A Lesson in Love

SANDBOX

The Beginning of a Legend

By Melinda Clements

ometimes situations and circumstances occur in our lives that change us forever. Sometimes they are hard times but more importantly they are times spent in the valleys of trials set in motion so we can become stronger and wiser. Sometimes we fail to understand and then one day it dawns on us that things do happen for a reason and the positive by far outweighs the bad and from the trial by fire will come life changing events for everyone involved. And that good does, indeed, overcome evil and God still shows us little miracles along the way. Such is the case with a beautiful bay mare named Sandbox owned by a six year old roper from the little town of Poolville, Texas north of Weatherford. Sandbox was stolen from her stall at a roping event and the event started a whirlwind of action and reaction that will forever have an impact on everyone involved. Kirby and Micah Berry discovered Sandbox missing from her stall when they returned to rope on Sunday morning during a team roping event. Someone had intentionally singled her out and taken her without permission. She had been taken out of a barn of some three hundred horses. Who wouldn’t want a mare like Sandbox? She was the ultimate picture of a kid horse, a baby sitter deluxe, the pride of a little boy named Kade, who was learning to rope and ride. The mare was probably stolen for that very reason. Taking Sandbox set into motion a series of events that, for a short while, bordered on insanity. The goal was to find the mare at all cost. Micah never for a moment doubted she would be found. What surprised her most looking back, is the camaraderie and fellowship that roping, rodeo and horse people share. It is almost all family out there in one way or another. “So much happens in this world where you have no control,” Micah reflected. “Passing the word and sharing the pictures, telling someone was something everyone could do. Everyone could pass along the message Sandbox was missing. I just never once doubted she would be found.” As the events transpired to locate the stolen mare emails went out, people shared pictures on Face Book, Twitter and key agencies were alerted and the phones were so busy you couldn’t keep batteries charged. 24 / JULY 2010

In the meantime the Berry’s did all they could to keep things normal for their kids. Despite an emptiness and feeling of helplessness Kirby and Micah Berry focused on making sure the kids were okay. “I’ve never been more determined about anything in my whole life,” Micah commented. “I was not going to give up.” And neither was a network of rodeo and roping people operating across the United States on the lookout for the bay mare that belonged to a little boy in Texas. Barrel racers wanted to know what horses were in what trailers and every horse became a possibility. Every eye was focused on a bay mare from Texas with some very identifying scars and everyone knew her name and what she looked like. As the word spread a reward began to grow and the Berry’s discovered several things for sure. They had more help than they ever realized possible and kids are pretty tough and resilient. They were all tough and durable and were going to be okay. “Our kids continued to go to school,” Micah explained. “We tried to keep things going. This wasn’t the first challenge we had faced in recent times. I was never angry at the people who did this. I guess I felt sad that they would do it but I was never just mad or angry. I knew in my heart we would find her. There was just never any doubt in my mind.” Weatherford Welding Works put together $5,000 and Resistol Hats joined the effort to add $2,500. Durham Trailer Sales added $1,000 and Cowboy Militia contributed $500 and Mountain Horse offered a gift pack of $500. Support continued to grow and the search intensified. Almost a week after Sandbox was taken, a young rancher by the name of Ryan Taylor was working near his ranch when he noticed a horse on the highway near his place. The horse wandering on the side of the road seemed pretty out of place. Taylor recalled an email he had gotten about a stolen horse. Despite the mud that covered the horse he wondered if this might not be the stolen Sandbox mare. He notified the authorities and in a very short time the Berry’s were

headed to Stephenville, Texas to see if the description matched and they could identify the mare. God works in awesome ways and divine connections come about when we least expect it. Such was the case with Ryan Taylor and the Berry family. The mare Taylor had found was indeed the mare that had been stolen. Found covered in mud wandering down the road near the ranch where Taylor worked, the description matched. Again word went out everywhere the mare had been found and it spread with almost the same intensity and rapidness the original message had spread. Within mere minutes everyone all over the United States knew Kade Berry’s mare was safe and headed to the veterinarian for a vet check. Next she would be reunited with young Kade, and he would know his mare had come home. Tears of joy and relief were as prevalent as the emails skipping from computer to computer. Sandbox’s page on Face Book was overwhelmed with joy, praise and relief that the mare was back with her owners. The responses and the notations on the page were unbelievable. In retrospect, Micah and her family learned a lot about perseverance, hope and never ever giving up. “I think for me on a personal level I’ve learned there is nothing like perseverance. You can do anything if you set your mind to it. I’ve learned my kids are tough and I’ve learned there are people out there who still care and want to do the right thing in a world gone crazy,” Said Micah. She spoke about life being a bank account and as you go you add to it so that when something like this comes along you have some reserve and something to fall back on. “I think my kids have a pretty good bank account,” Micah elaborated. “Faith carried us through. We had no idea where to start. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack and it all just came together. We never gave up. We never quit trusting things were going to be okay.”

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The fact that Ryan Taylor found Sandbox and earned the reward offered has proved to be a divine connection for everyone involved. In an event hosted by Billy Bob’s of Ft. Worth, Taylor was presented with the $9,000 reward package. A quiet, calm and laid back twenty-two year old who goes to school at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, the young man has been embraced by the Kirby’s as one of the family. “We can’t help but smile at Ryan,” Micah Berry said. “He is easy going, deliberate and a very deep thinker. He is probably someone we would have met down the line and become friends with anyway had it not been for Sandbox. He just fit in with us and the kids. To receive this reward would have made me crazy and yet he is easy going, humble and so appreciative.” It is a friendship that will probably be a lifelong connection brought about by events that no one could control. As things slowly resume some sort of normalcy, Kirby and Micah Berry continue to see the good this traumatic event revealed. Micah is working on some sort of chip identity system to be incorporated. With the continued growth and popularity of roping, rodeo and equine events, high dollar horses disappear on a regular basis and some are never recovered. The Berry’s situation is one that did, indeed, have a happy ending. The Berrys hope that because of the situation with Sandbox that something can be implemented that will prevent or at least make it easier to find and locate stolen, lost or misplaced horses. Sandbox has become a legend of sorts. Fans flock daily to her Facebook page to see how things are going and how the kids are doing. The Berrys have returned to roping and rodeo and Kade rides and ropes daily. One morning at a rodeo arena in Texas a horse disappeared in an act of misguided choices. However, you do not focus on the negative, you look for the good, the positive and you learn from the heartache and pain. You know that when you have no control and no avenue for recourse that faith kicks in and you hang on tight as the ride intensifies. Sandbox and her family have touched lots of lives in positive ways and in ways no one could have ever predicted or implemented on their own. Sandbox has the makings of a legend and for the Berry children and for mom and dad it is something they will never forget. Ryan Taylor will never forget it either. All over the US horse owners, barrel racers, team ropers, rodeo people and equine fans and enthusiast-will forever remember a little boy in Texas who lost his roping mare and through the efforts of everyone involved there was only good that came from a mare stolen from a barn. n

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HORSE HEALTH

EPM Update By Heather Smith Thomas

quine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is one of the most common causes of neurological problems in horses. The protozoa that cause this disorder invade the brain and spinal cord and affect the nerves that control the horse’s movements. There are still some things we don’t know about EPM; research is ongoing to find better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent it. The horse is an accidental host for the protozoan parasite, and not actually part of its life cycle. The parasite that causes most cases of EPM in horses is spread by opossums and possibly a few other intermediate hosts, such as cats. Horses may pick up the protozoa when eating feed contaminated with opossum feces, for instance. Dr. Nicola Pusterla, UC-Davis (Associate Professor, Diplomate ACVIM) says EPM was probably the most important neurological disease in horses in North America, until West Nile appeared, and at that point EPM lost some of its research urgency. Now we are seeing fewer cases of West Nile, so there is renewed interest in EPM. “There are probably some regional differences, but about 10 percent of our neurological case load here in California is diagnosed as EPM. Some of the newest developments have occurred in diagnosis and treatment, and also in the investigations of animals that can harbor or spread the protozoal organisms,” says Pusterla. “We also recognize a second organism (besides Sarcocystis neurona) that causes EPM. The disease can also be caused by another protozoan, Neospora hughesi. This organism has been recognized for 26 / JULY 2010

many years but was thought to be just a disease seen in the western part of the U.S. We have now learned that it is more widespread,” he says. Pusterla has been doing a lot of work on Neospora hughesi and trying to determine the route of transmission. “A closely related organism called Neospora caninum cases abortion in cattle and has a huge economic impact on the livestock industry. In cattle there are two routes of transmission. One is horizontal—going to cattle from the definitive host (dogs or wild canines). But the most efficient way that the organism is transmitted in cattle is vertically, from dam to offspring during gestation. There can be different outcomes, depending on the stage of gestation when the fetus is exposed. Infection of the fetus can cause abortion, or birth of a persistently infected animal, depending on the immune stage of the fetus when infection occurs,” he explains. He has been suspicious that this mode of transmission also occurs in horses—from dam to fetus. “I have been working with a herd that had two mares that tested serologically positive to Neospora hughesi. Every one of their offspring that we have tested shows evidence of vertical transmission. It definitely happens in horses as well as in cattle. Once they are congenitally infected, they can pass the disease to

their progeny. If it’s a filly, she can transmit EPM to her offspring,” he says.

TREATMENT Dr. Amy Johnson, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, says there have been some new developments in terms of treatment options. “A research group in Illinois looked at giving a loading dose of ponazuril (the active ingredient in Marquis) at the beginning of treatment, to increase spinal fluid levels of the drug more quickly,” she says. “Veterinarians have been doing this in the field, and it seems to help. There hasn’t been any published clinical research on this; the researchers in Illinois were not treating clinically affected horses. They were just administering the drug to normal horses to measure blood and spinal fluid levels. They found that the cerebrospinal fluid levels increase to steady levels after just one day with the loading dose, whereas a typical maintenance dose took 10 or 11 days to reach the same levels in the CSF,” says Johnson. “Another thing this group experimented with was mixing DMSO with ponazuril. They formulated their own ponazuril, but this is the active ingredient in Marquis. They mixed it with DMSO and found that the absorption was much better than when the ponazuril was given alone. This might also influence treatment protocol

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in the future. DMSO is very good at carrying many drugs through physiologic barriers,” she explains. There may also be another formulation of diclazuril (a drug somewhat similar to ponazuril) available soon, in a pelleted form that could be mixed with the horse’s feed. “This formulation already has FDA approval, but hasn’t been put into a commercial product yet. This could happen whenever the pharmaceutical company is ready,” she says. This might be a way horse owners could feed a low level of the drug continually, as a prevention—especially to high risk horses such as young horses under stress of training.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Johnson was involved in a diagnostic study to assess one of the newer diagnostic tests, the SAG1 ELISA test, marketed by Antech. “I looked into the sensitivity and specificity of that test, using clinically affected horses from this region—the mid-Atlantic area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland. We found that very few of the horses that truly had EPM were positive on that blood test,” she says. There are several different strains of Sarcocystis protozoa. “They all express proteins on their surface, called surface antigens. Horses that are exposed to the protozoa make antibodies against those proteins. This is what we are looking for when we run the blood tests for EPM. That particular blood test, the SAG1 ELISA, is looking for antibodies against the first surface antigen (surface antigen 1),” says Johnson. “We discovered that very few of the horses in this area had any antibodies against that protein. They were turning up negative on that test, even though they were positive on the western blot test and the indirect fluorescent antibody test that UC-Davis runs. We deduced that in this particular region of the country, the protozoan strains that are affecting horses are not the ones that express SAG1. Some of the strains express SAG1 and some express SAG5. If you live in this area, it wouldn’t be wise to use that test because you will get a lot of false negative results, and that’s the last thing you’d want to do, with EPM,” she says. You need to properly diagnose this disease

early on, to successfully treat it. “In this area we use either the IFAT (indirect fluorescent antibody test developed at UC-Davis) or the western blot test. No one has done much research looking at geography of the protozoal strains. Until that is done, or unless you know that in your area most of the strains have SAG1 it would be unwise to use the SAG1 ELISA test,” she says. And only the IFAT EPM panel would also detect the other protozoan (Neospora hughsei) that can also cause EPM in horses. “Researchers in Kentucky are working on a similar ELISA test, but looking at SAG2 and SAG4. Those proteins seem to be present across several protozoal strains. This may be a test that would be applicable across the whole country,” says Johnson. “The best foundation for diagnosis is still a very thorough neurological exam. Sometimes EPM gets blamed for a lot of things, in terms of poor performance, lameness, or other diseases that have other explanations. I encourage horse owners to get their veterinarian involved early in the process and make sure that the horse has neurologic signs before deciding that the horse has EPM and starting treatment,” she says. There are many things besides EPM that can cause the horse to be a little bit off, or lame, and there are also many ways that EPM can affect horses, making diagnosis challenging at times.

VACCINE RESEARCH For a while there was a vaccine available for EPM, made by Fort Dodge under a conditional license. “They were not able to prove efficacy because they had a hard time establishing an animal model,” says Pusterla. “Once a vaccine has been approved under a conditional license, then the company has to show progress, and they were unable to do this. It doesn’t mean the vaccine wasn’t working, it just means that they were faced with some technical issues,” he says. Protozoal diseases, in general, are a challenge in regard to creating effective vaccines. “There are a lot of technical issues. Also, we have to think about where we want to halt the organism. Do we want to stop entrance to the body at

the level of the gut? Do we want to stop them while they are still moving around in the body (because we still don’t know how they get into the central nervous system)?” he asks. “The problem with generating a vaccine is that it would be limited, with the use of our present tests—which all rely on indirect assessment of exposure, using measurement of antibody titers. Most of the vaccines use whole or parts of organisms and the tests can’t differentiate between an animal that’s vaccinated and one that has been naturally exposed. So what would we use as a test to see if the animal has EPM, because vaccine failure will still occur,” explains Pusterla. . Currently there is no vaccine available for EPM. “I’m not sure how successful a vaccine would be, because so many horses are exposed to the parasite and never show any clinical signs,” says Johnson. “They are able to fight it off on their own, without ever having been vaccinated. In horses that are not able to fight it—that don’t have an immune system strong enough to fight this infection—I don’t know that a vaccine would enable them to be successful in clearing the parasite, or whether their immune system would still be less able to build an adequate response,” she says. “A vaccine may only protect the horses that are already protected because of their own immune systems and not really help the horses that have trouble. Only a very small percent actually develop EPM; it has been estimated that fewer than 1 percent of horses exposed to the parasite actually show signs of clinical disease and have problems with their brain or spinal cord,” says Johnson. Since there are several strains and at least 2 protozoa that can cause EPM, effectiveness of a vaccine might depend on whether it mixed different strains or was just targeting one. Regarding other means of prevention, the main strategy is to try to keep wildlife away from horse feed or feeding areas. “We can’t eliminate the wildlife, but we can try to keep them from sharing the feeding and storage areas,” says Pusterla. “This means covering horse feeds, using no-climb fence, halting interaction of wildlife (mainly opossums) and horses, etc.” It’s an on-going battle. n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 27

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My Cowboy Heroes

Rob Krentz by Jim Olson

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on called Rob up one day and said, “Hey Rob, I’ve got this prolapsed cow over at the Double Adobe Ranch locked up in the corral and I was wondering if you could give me a hand?” “Sure,” says Rob, “just come on over and get me on your way.” So the two men headed over to the Double Adobe Ranch which is about an hour away from Don’s main ranch at Apache. They didn’t take a horse with them because Don had trapped the cow in the water lot earlier. Upon their arrival they found a mean old hussy who was none too happy about her current uncomfortable condition or the arrival of the two “would be” cowboy doctors. “You run her up the alley and I will catch her with the head gate,” Don instructed. After giving Rob quite a run around in the alley, he finally got her headed up the lead-up. She was really moving fast as she hit the front. As a matter of fact, she hit the front with such a force that the old bolts holding the head gate in place just popped like buttons on a shirt! The old gal then proceeded to run around the water lot

Rob and Sue Krentz receiving their plaque for being inducted into the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame.

with the head gate on her head and Don still holding on to the lever. Don didn’t want to let her go for fear she would escape, or worse yet, chase him around while wearing the head gate. After a minute or so of dragging Don around, the cow smartened up and backed out of the contraption till she was free of it. She then chased Don around the lot until at last she cleared the top rail of the fence like a hurdler at a track meet. Laughing at the sight of all this, Rob says, “Well now what are we going to do boss?” It would take about two hours to go back to the main ranch and get a horse, so Don rummaged around behind the seat until he came up with an old catch rope. “We’ll rope her using this old truck,” declared Don. “You drive!” Rob says “Your ranch…your cow…your truck…you drive…I’ll rope.”

So off they went across the mesquite flat dodging bushes and arroyos chasing after the prolapsed cow. The rope was tied to the gooseneck ball in the back and Rob had fashioned a hand hold onto the headache rack for balance and support. After chasing the cow far enough that she finally began to wear out a little bit, Don was able to line out on her in a fairly level area. As Don pulled up beside the cow, Rob swung a time or two and then landed a loop that should have made a professional roper proud. Rob threw the trip and Don turned the pickup off to the left just as if he was in Cheyenne at the Frontier Days! The truck didn’t quite work like a good quarter horse would have, so the cow was difficult to throw down. Don figured that after a while, the old cow would just choke down enough that they could tie her up and doctor her. The ole gal was too smart for that though and she always kept just enough slack in the rope to keep her breath. As Don and Rob tried many different methods of getting the cow down, about all that was accomplished was she was mad. Very mad. So mad as a matter of fact that she spent all of her time trying to

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the forefront of political issues lately, it would have to be the murder of a southern Arizona rancher on his own property. On March 28, 2010 Rob Krentz became the poster child for the secure border issue. Unfortunately, it cost him his life. At the time of Rob Krentz and his faithful dog Blue, the one found shot along side of Rob. this writing Rob is chase the two cowboy doctors. Around the without a doubt the most widely known truck, in the cab, on the back, it didn’t rancher in America, maybe the world. Just matter; she was after her antagonists with ask anyone, anywhere, to name an a vengeance. American rancher today and they will Finally the two men came up with a more than likely say Rob Krentz, or at plan; they had rummaged around behind least, “You know…that guy that got killed the seat and came up with another catch down along the border.” rope. This one they tied off to the base of a As I read with interest all of the stories larger mesquite bush. concerning the border and immigration, I Don says, “Let her chase you by here started to wonder “just who was Rob and I’ll heel her.” Krentz?” I mean the person Rob Krentz, Rob says, “You’re skinny and fleet of not the image or martyr that he has foot…you chase…I’ll rope.” become for the secure border issue. I know So as Don let the cow chase him several of the Krentz Ranch neighbors, and around like a champion bull fighter, he when one of them approached me about finally got her to go by the spot where Rob doing a story on the subject, I readily waited. With a heel shot that was sent by agreed on the condition that it was with the Gods, Rob snagged a hind leg. Don the Krentz family blessing and that it jumped in the truck and took out the would be a story on the man himself, not slack; the cow was tied down. Then, and the political issues. I am honored that they only then, was she given slack. agreed, because now I feel as if I know who Well they got her stuffins put back Rob Krentz really was. I only wish that I where they belonged and sewed her up, could have met him prior to March 28. then they cautiously let her go. Both men While interviewing several family were wore out from the ordeal. As they members and neighbors of Rob’s, I got a headed back towards Apache, Don told glowing report of a great man. Friend, Rob, “I sure do thank you for helping me family man, conservationist, good out pard. That would have been quite a job rancher and kind-hearted were all thrown for one man.” about. Of course they wouldn’t have bad Robs reply? “Well that’s what friends things to tell me about one of their own, I are for.” thought, but you know what? I read This is a true account as told by a articles and contacted several people who neighbor when asked, “Just what kind of are on the other side of the political issue, friend was Rob Krentz?” if you will, and couldn’t find one single person who had anything bad to say The immigration vs. secure border about Rob. Even the most adamant issue has gotten more press lately than a immigrant rights people had nothing bad political love scandal. It seems everybody to say about the person Rob Krentz has an opinion on the subject and most himself. All they could talk about was are quite vocal. But you know what they being against the reform issue. Amazing! say about opinions . . . Even the so-called enemy could not run While this subject is not new by any down Rob’s character. Here is why: stretch of the imagination, if you could Rob Krentz was a man of values. From point to one thing that has brought it to the time he was just a little boy, Rob’s dad

Bob grilled into him the importance of doing things the right way. Throughout his life, Rob worked extra hard on doing just that. He wouldn’t cut corners when it might have been easy to do so – not if it weren’t the right thing to do. Little things that some people don’t think twice about like moving cattle without the proper inspection papers or running red (illegal) diesel in his pickup truck were out of the question as far as Rob was concerned. You never cheat, not even one little bit, was what Rob lived by and he inspired friends and family in the same way. To understand Rob, you need to know more about his family history. The Krentz family emigrated (legally) from AlsaceLorraine (which once was a little country between Germany and France and now is part of France) around the turn of the last century. They were butchers by trade and first went to St. Louis. Family lore says that after government regulations became too cumbersome there (even back then), the Krentz family headed west. Upon leaving St. Louis, they settled in Winslow, Ariz., about 1902, operating a butcher shop and a ranch. While operating the Chevelon Creek Ranch south of Winslow, the family recorded one of the earliest brands in the state of Arizona, the 111 bar brand, which is owned by the Babbitt family today. In 1907 the family sought out new ventures in the border town of Douglas, which was booming at the time. The Krentzes bought the historic Tovrea Meat Market in Douglas and also the Spear E Ranch at the foot of the Chiricahua mountains. In about 1918, the meat market was sold and they concentrated their efforts solely on ranching from then on. It took several years, but eventually the Krentz family was able to buy up the little homesteads surrounding them when they became available. Back then just about everyone in that country had a section or two of land that had been homesteaded. As people went broke or moved away, the Krentz family was in a position to buy out the smaller outfits and eventually put together one big ranch. Most of their pastures had been individual homesteads at some time, and are named after the original homestead. Each has its own history as well. In media reports that circulate these days, the Krentz ranch is said to be 35,000 acres. I can tell you that isn’t quite right, but it is impolite to ask a person the size of his or her spread. It’s kind of like asking people how much money they have in the SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 29

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on waspy calves. Rob was a large man physically and after watching younger or smaller cowhands get mucked out by an unruly yearling, Rob would come running and put the Krentz Crunch on the offending animal. The move has been described as a cross between tackle football and wrestling. Rob loved to hunt, fish, and do just about anything outdoors. He was a good roper, rancher, horseman, cowman, husband and father. Everybody I talked to had nothing but praise for Rob. He was easy to get along with. He was always positive. He was a genuine kind of person. Those are just some of the comments. Rob loved life and would constantly tell his family, “We are so very blessed. We are blessed to live in this beautiful place that we live in. We are blessed to get to live the lifestyle that we want to and do what we want to every day.” As one of Rob’s friends put it “Rob was one of the good guys, he was a good ole boy.”

Rob Krentz and his horse Pecos.

bank. Only the IRS and a rancher’s banker are privy to that information in the eyes of most ranchers, including the Krentzes. The family were pioneers. They were the kind of people that settled and developed this country and made it safe for others to follow. They are the kind of family that should be considered the backbone of America. Surviving bad droughts, cyclical markets, government regulations, and a myriad of other issues made them into the strong ranching family that we have today. The Krentz Ranch has been there since before Arizona was a state. It has been there since long before there was ever a United States Forest Service dictating rules to them. This is the background and legacy that Rob was born into, a salt of the earth kind of old time ranching family. When asked about some of Rob’s other qualities, over and over again I am told about his willingness to help out. Rob’s wife, Sue, says, “Most of the time when Rob left the house he would say, ‘I am going to help (fill in the blank).’” Rob’s neighbors all have great stories to tell about Rob going out of his way to help them out of a jam. Not only would he help a neighbor, but Rob was kind to strangers as well, including the illegal immigrants that inundated his property. Rob was known to help out a thirsty, starving or wounded immigrant on more than one occasion. That may have been what got him killed. Rob’s last radio transmission to his brother Phil was 30 / JULY 2010

something like: “going to help an illegal in distress.” Rob and his dog, Blue, were found shot several hours later. Rob’s friends and family could not stress strongly enough that he loved to help people. “A friend in need is a friend in deed” was a motto of Rob’s. Not only did he help out friends and strangers in and around the ranching country of southeastern Arizona, but Rob was very involved in many other projects as well. Rob was very active in the cattle growers’ associations at the local and state levels. He worked with the Malpai Borderlands group trying to preserve ranching and wildlife habitat for future generations. He testified numerous times to congressional leaders about the issues facing the international border and always seemed to find the time to continue helping out where he could. The Krentz family were well known as good stewards of the lands that they control. They were honored for practices such as their long gravity flow water pipeline that served cattle and wildlife across their large ranch. Rob and his family took such good care of their land that they were used as examples of range stewardship on numerous occasions, and to top it off, the Krentz ranch was inducted into the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame in its inaugural year, 2008. Rob was a favorite around brandings on the nearby ranches. He was nicknamed “Crunch” and everybody laughs as they recall the “Krentz Crunch” that Rob used

Jim Olson - 2010 - Western Writers of America Member Jim Olson was raised a cowboy on the high plains of Eastern New Mexico. There he learned to ride young colts, tend cattle, and also drive heavy farm equipment at an early age. Jim spent a few years competing in the calf roping event at the PRCA level and even went to the “circuit finals” a few times; now he is a weekend team roper. Jim is the owner of AZ and NM Ranch Real Estate, businesses that deal with Ranch, Farm, and Horse Property sales throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Today, Jim lives on and operates his own ranch near Stanfield Arizona (which was once a part of John Wayne’s “Red River” ranch). All of these things have led to great life experiences which Jim now uses in his writing career. Jim writes stories about interesting and extraordinary people of the west including short stories of both fiction and non fiction. He writes a monthly column titled “My Cowboy Heroes.” Jim’s articles are published monthly by several magazines throughout the southwest. Jim has received national coverage also. Jim currently has two books in print and is constantly working on several other projects as well. Jim can be reached through his website at www.mycowboyheroes.com

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LAW BY KYLE POST

SuperLooper would like to introduce team ropers to a new series of articles from a cowboy lawyer. Our friend Kyle Post from the Law Firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Phoenix, Arizona has agreed to write some great articles concerning law issues that concern anyone in the equine industry. Being a team roper himself, Post is excited about the fact that he can share his experience and knowledge with those who also enjoy the sport.

We hope you enjoy this debut “Cowboy Law” article. Look for future articles in the coming months that will focus on different laws in different states, as well as articles that are not necessarily specific to horse owners, but that are equally important to many in the Equine industry (such as choosing the right type of business entity when forming a business, estate planning, tax issues).

Cowboy Law 101

ave you heard the lawyer joke that goes like this: Question: What do you call 100 lawyers buried up to their necks in sand? Answer: Not enough sand! We all may have heard similar jokes about lawyers, but do you know the problem with lawyer jokes? Lawyers don’t think they’re funny and most people don’t think they’re jokes! What do lawyer jokes have to do with horses and roping? Nothing and everything. Whether buying or selling horses, starting a roping production company, or passing the family ranch to the next generation, the law affects almost everything we do, whether we know it or not and whether we want it to or not. This series of articles is not intended to, nor does it, provide legal advice. The purpose is to discuss legal issues you may or may not have been aware of and that can affect horse owners directly in their horse-related activities and otherwise. With this knowledge we can make informed decisions about how to protect ourselves and the people we interact with on a daily basis, and hopefully prevent situations that can be frustrating, awkward, and 32 / JULY 2010

expensive. This article deals specifically with Arizona law, but the general legal issues are similar in most states and the laws are often drafted identically. I hope to address the laws of other states in future articles. Beginning in the 1990’s, many states began to realize that some of these legal issues could have a serious negative impact on the equine industry. Approximately 35 states have since enacted laws that provide liability protection to horse and land owners for injuries that result from horse-related activities. These statutes became important due to a change in tort liability law that made jury trials more common and, in some cases, created liability for a defendant where none existed previously (the history of these laws is too long and too boring for this article). In Arizona, the legislature realized that the equine industry plays a significant role in Arizona’s economy and passed Arizona’s equine liability statute as a way to reduce the threat of lawsuits and lower the cost of liability insurance. In 2001, the University of Arizona completed a study of the impact of the equine industry on Arizona’s economy.

The study estimated that Arizonans spent approximately $700 million on the care and maintenance of horses in 2001. According to the study, between 48,000 and 64,000 Arizona households either owned at least one horse or participated commercially in the equine industry for the same period. Some people make their living buying, selling, training, shoeing, boarding, or otherwise being involved with horses on a daily basis. For those people, liability protection is an important part of their business. Others of us are only recreationally involved with horses. However, limiting our liability exposure from an inherently dangerous activity may be equally important to all of us. For example, during law school, I rode my friends’ roping horses to help pay my rapidly increasing tuition. One day, while I was showing a friend and client the progress his head horse had made, I asked him to jump on my dad’s heel horse while I headed on his horse. We backed in the box and started the run. Just after I roped the steer, I looked back to see my dad’s horse break in two. My friend hung with him for a few jumps and then ended up hanging from the horse’s neck. As my friend (and

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potentially former client) landed loudly and painfully on his back, I jumped off his horse and wondered what I had just done. My friend was moving and I could tell from the noises he was making that he was in some serious pain. I realized that I had forgotten to mention that my dad’s horse was a little skittish and had been known to buck when introduced to spurs. As a first-year law student at the time, I didn’t think about whether I (and my dad) could be held liable for any injuries my friend might have suffered. I realize now that liability in such situations depends in part on the state in which the accident occurs. As I mentioned, roughly 35 states have specific laws dealing with the liability of horse owners, trainers, and land owners for accidents that occur with their horses, during their training sessions, or on their property. S In my case, Arizona’s law applied. Arizona’s statute protects equine owners and their agents from liability when they allow another person to take control of a horse and the person is subsequently injured. Would this law have protected me in my situation? The simple answer is no. Why? Because I had not satisfied the minimum requirements for the law to apply. The steps that must be taken in order to receive the protection afforded by this law are: First, the person using the horse (or his/her parent if under 18) must sign a specific release prior to using the horse. Second, the horse owner or agent must have installed suitable tack or allowed the person to use his/her own tack. Third, the owner or agent must have assigned a horse that is appropriate for the person’s skill level and experience with horses. Finally, the owner or agent cannot have been grossly negligent or acted willfully or intentionally to cause the injury. In my situation, my friend had not signed a release prior to getting on the horse, so I failed the first requirement for the protection offered by Arizona’s law. In addition, I likely had been grossly negligent in not warning my friend about riding my dad’s horse with spurs. After having witnessed this horse buck and carry on many times previously, it could be said that I showed a disregard for whether an injury would result from the use of spurs, particularly in light

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of the fact that my client had never ridden that horse before and was unaware of its aversion to spurs. So what should I have done to reduce the likelihood of that accident from happening and protect myself from liability? First and foremost, I should have used common sense and told my friend to take his spurs off and/or warned him about the previous happenings with the horse. By far, taking precautionary measures is the most important and effective method of reducing exposure to liability. As the saying goes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.â&#x20AC;? But, as anyone who has been around horses for any significant period of time knows, no matter how precautious a person is, it is impossible to prevent all accidents and mistakes. Assuming my failure to warn my friend about the danger of riding that particular horse with spurs was only a simple mistakeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; or in legal terms simple negligenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I still could have been liable under Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law. I needed to have my friend sign a release, something that admittedly would have been a bit uncomfortable for my friend and even more so for me. As we all know, the roping community is a fairly close-knit community and asking a friend and client to sign a release before riding a horse may have also been offensive. Would any of us think twice about riding an unknown horse if we were asked to sign a waiver before hand? Maybe. In the end, the question for each of us is whether the potential downside of requiring friends and/or clients to sign a release outweighs the potential liability protection that such releases might provide. Again, I am not talking about avoiding responsibility for our actions. In my case, I messed up and caused my friend a lot of pain and the law likely would not have protected me. However, in some cases accidents happen through no fault of anyone and that is where the law can protect us from liability. What protection does the law to provide to property owners that allow their property to be used for ropings or other equine events? Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law says that arena owners are not liable for injuries that occur to the horses or people involved in the event unless the owner or its agents knew of dangerous

conditions that existed and did not tell the participants or was grossly negligent or acted willfully or intentionally to cause the injury. So, what does all this mean? Working with horses can be dangerous, but like I said earlier, I believe the most important thing we can do is use common sense. Even so, we all know that no matter what we do, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prevent all accidents from happening. The law has recognized this fact and attempts to protect horse owners from liability for what some statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; laws refer to as the inherent risk or danger of being around horses. As is the case in Arizona, some states require horse owners to take specific steps to be entitled to legal protection, such as having people sign releases. One question that those of us in Arizona must ask ourselves is whether the risk of offense of requiring the release is worth the added protection we can receive. Other states have different requirements, and I will write about those in future articles. As I mentioned earlier, this article is intended to be part of a series that addresses various legal issues that horse owners face, whether directly related to horse ownership or not. Please let me know if you would like to see articles on a specific topic, and I will do my best to accommodate the request. I hope that you will find the articles useful in your individual situations, and, if nothing else, maybe the articles will give you material for new lawyer jokes! n

About the Author â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kyle Post is a third-generation Arizonan and team roper. He graduated from law school at Arizona State University and then spent an additional year in New York Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax law program. He currently practices with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Phoenix, Arizona where his practice focuses on estate planning and administration, business formation, and tax planning. He can be reached at 480-241-8329 or kcpostlaw@gmail.com.â&#x20AC;?

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USTRC Member Denny Flynn Inducted into Hall of Fame Former Bull Rider Honored for Record Setting Career USTRC member Denny Flynn of Charleston, Arkansas, will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in July, marking a high point in his more than 30year career in professional rodeo as a bull rider. He adds the honor to a long list that includes induction into the Professional Bull Riders Ring of Honor in 2002. Flynn qualified for the National Finals Rodeo 10 times throughout much of the 1970’s and early 80’s and set a record for the most bull riding average titles won in 1975, 1981 and 1982. He is best remembered for riding a bull named Red Lightning to score 98 points in Palestine, Illinois, in

September 1979, a record that stood until 1991 and broken when Wade Leslie of Central Point, Oregon, scored 100 points. In these days of protective helmets and vests, the injuries suffered by Flynn at the “horns” of the bulls he rode were nothing short of career ending for many. In 1975, he was gored by a bull at the National Finals rodeo after being thrown and then landing on his belly with the bull’s horn penetrating 10 inches into his body, and just inches from his heart. After retiring at age 35, Flynn produced bull riding schools for several

years and still helps with some, though he no longer produces his own. He now owns a cow/calf operation and enjoys team roping as a hobby. “For them to put me in there means everything to me,” Flynn told a local news station. “You’re in there with the elite that’s ever been in the rodeo business, so I’m just thrilled to death.” n

Important News for 2010 Ropers cannot enter twice with the same partner in a Shoot-Out division at the Regional Finals and the Cinch NFTR. This goes into effect because of the change in the Shoot-Out policy and the introduction of the Flex Earnings program. There is no longer a need to allow ropers to rope with the same partner. There was a time when the USTRC Shoot-Out policy mandated that a Shoot-Out be taken with the partner in which it was won. With the Flex Earnings program this is no longer necessary as ropers are now allowed to use their Shoot-Out/Flex Earnings with any partner of choice in any Shoot-Out Division. This new policy also helps to spread the wealth around, by not allowing the same team to place more than once in a Shoot-Out Division. In addition, the partner pool is smaller when ropers are allowed to rope with the same partner twice. Now ropers will have access to more and better partners. This will increase the partner pool and allow more ropers to participate in the Shoot-Out Divisions.

For example, an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division. Need a Partner? Try the USTRC’s new Draw-In Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder. The Draw-In Option is available at all sanctioned events and is available for all formats other than Shoot-Outs. Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions (#15-#9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements.

Shoot-Outs Divisions do not have Handicaps or Incentives.

• #15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler • #13 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #6 Heeler • #12 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler • #11 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #5 Heeler • #10 Handicap – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler • # 9 Handicap – must be at least a #4 Header or a #4 Heeler • #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – must be at least a #4 Header or a #4 Heeler • #8 is already a Pick/Draw Format

Excluding the Open Division ropers classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division.

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he wind had an eerie sound. It was almost a moan and could have easily been mistaken for someone crying or maybe someone in dire straits. Even though there was a misconception about the wind, the sound still made your skin prickle and you had a feeling things were amiss. Donnell* rubbed his arms. He didn’t like the feeling and yet he stood in awe of all his surroundings. The land was rugged and in some respects unmerciful. He couldn’t imagine being lost or trapped in the area for any length of time because he honestly figured he was not that good an outdoorsman to survive. The great Rocky Mountains were majestic in and of itself but the 42 / JULY 2010

underground caves and rock formations cast ominous emotions through Donnell and he shivered again. He asked himself how one could live here and by the same token how one could walk away. The area had that much pull and that much attraction. Donnell turned his face toward the sun and, despite the heat, he could still feel the cool from the snow on the peak. It was far off in the distance but with the clear crisp air it could be seen for miles. It was breathtaking to say the very least. Immortalized in Katherine Lee Bate’s America The Beautiful, Colorado Springs is tucked at the foot of Pikes Peak at an altitude of 6,035 feet. The city was founded in 1871 by General William

Palmer. A bustling hub for the mining industry, the city was dubbed Little London for its affinity to arts and culture. Today, Colorado Springs is enjoying a resurgence of national recognition for its quality of life and abundant opportunities. Colorado Springs will welcome USTRC Team Ropers to the area for the Colorado Championships July 23rd to the 25th and ropers are in for an exciting Jeff Smith production that will make the roping well worth the time. With a good roping and lots to do in the area it only makes good sense to plan to attend. With over three hundred days of sunshine each year, outdoor recreation opportunities are everywhere you look as you take the time to explore the greater Colorado Springs area. With extensive parks and open spaces with trails that wind through magnificent rock formations and shady mountain forest the area is an excellent place to rope, perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding. One can tackle the rapids of the Arkansas on a whitewater rafting tour that winds through the Royal Gorge. Ropers might try something different such as a guided bike ride down the Pikes Peak highway or even a hot air balloon ride high up into the clean and

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clear Colorado sky. Fishing, camping, golfing and rock climbing are also great favorites in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region is known as a great place for family fun and vacations. Colorado Springs is also known for its rich and diverse cultural activities. When the city was founded the Pikes Peak or Bust gold rush shaped the region and the Colorado Pioneers Museum and Cripple Creek Heritage Centers offers a great history lesson in this regard. Visitors can descend some one thousand feet into a gold mine or take a historic train ride into Cripple Creek or Royal Gorge. One can visit a historic home and view classic and modern art at the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center and Smokebrush Gallery or explore such places as the Money Museum, Outlaws and Lawmen Museum, the Western Museum of Mining or the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. Rich in history, ropers and their families have endless opportunities to look at and explore the great diversity of the area. The Pikes Peak region’s first inhabitants were the American Indians. The Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho and many other tribes gathered at the base of Pikes Peak near its abundant springs and in what is now called the Garden of the God’s Park. The Ute name for Pikes Peak translates to “Sun Mountain Sitting Big” for the way its slopes collect and reflect the sun’s rays. During their seasonal migration following vast herds of bison, the Ute would camp in the nearby red rock canyons and visit the bubbling springs that visitors can still enjoy today. When the Colorado Championships kick into gear ropers and their traveling buddies can be assured the weekend will not be boring. With some good USTRC Team Roping coupled with good food, excellent weather and an endless feed of things to do and see you can be assured the July weekend will be one well spent. It is a place that reaches out and grabs you and pulls you in to its magnetic attraction. It is a rugged rough land with an attraction and appeal that won’t exactly let you go. Be sure and mark your calendars for the USTRC’s Colorado Championships the third weekend in July. It is team roping at its best in a place that will reach out and snare you like a heeler snatches heels. Don’t forget to be there! n *Donnell is an imaginary character used for story purposes only.

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Nelson R. Linares..........26 David Key.....................25 Travis L. Bounds ...........25 Nick L. Sartain .............25 Aaron Tsinigine.............25 Ken Miranda.................25 Andrew E. Ward............24 Ty M. Smith..................24 Bubba S. Buckaloo........23 David Motes .................22 Joel Bach .....................22 Jake Cooper..................22 Morgan Jones ...............22 Adam Rose...................21 Cody McMinn................21

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Drew Horner.................20 Garrett L. Tonozzi..........20 Jake Barnes..................20 Kaleb Driggers..............19 Jesy C. Austin ...............19 Ryan VonAhn ................18 Tanner Bryson ..............18 Clayton Vanaken............18 Jerritt L. Varner.............18 Cory W. Kidd, V .............18 Cody Odell....................17 Tee Woolman ................17 Jesse L. Stipes ..............17 Kelly Barker .................17 Clay White....................17

46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

Tyler Schnaufer.............17 Waylon McCurley ..........16 Cody L. Mora................16 Jimmy D. Tanner............16 Edward Hawley, Jr. ........16 Grant B. Shumway ........16 Erich J. Rogers..............16 Clay O. Smith ...............15 Jay D. Ellerman.............15 Turtle B. Powell ............14 Philip D. McCoy ............14 Britt C. Williams ...........14 Cale Markham ..............14 Jade P. Anderson ...........14 Nick L. Pullara, Jr..........14

Brady J. Minor ..............19 Joe R. Smith.................19 Craig Branham .............19 Quinn B. Kesler ............19 Monty Joe Petska..........18 Kory Koontz .................18 Bobby Baize .................18 Ryan H. White...............18 Brad Culpepper.............18 Braden Harmon ............17 Jake M. Long ................17 Kyle Lawrence ..............17 Derrick D. Crawford ......16 Chad R. Mathes ............16 J.W. Borrego .................16 Cody Hall .....................16

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Paul Eaves....................31 Shay D. Carroll .............30 Patrick Smith ...............29 Tommy Zuniga, Jr..........29 Jimmie R. Cooper..........28 Nick P. Rowland ............26 Dusty Pulsipher ............26 Travis Woodard .............24 Adam G. Plyler .............24 Trey Johnson, III............24 Clint Summers..............24 Trevor B. Connolly.........23 Tanner L. Braden ..........23 Jett Hillman..................21 Jory M. Levy .................21 Kollin VonAhn ...............20

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REWARDS ARE GUARANTEED. $1,290,000 in Flex Earnings awarded $5,000 to Average Winners of the Open $5,000 to Average Winners of the #15 Shoot Out $10,000 to Average Winners of the #13,#12,#11,#10 and# 9 Shoot-Outs

USTRC LONE STAR REGIONAL FINALS AUGUST 5-8, 2010

WACO, TEXAS

Thursday August 5, 10 am

Saturday August 7, 8 am

Sunday August 8, 8 am

s Open (with #15 Incentive) s #15 Handicap s #15 Shoot-Out

s #11 Handicap s #11 Shoot-Out s #10 Handicap (capped at Elite #6) s #10 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #6)

s #9 Handicap (capped at Elite #5) s #9 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #5) s #8 Pick/Draw (capped at #4)

Friday August 6, 8 am s #13 Handicap s #13 Shoot-Out s Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) s #12 Handicap s #12 Shoot-Out

Saturday August 7, 12 pm Jr Looper Roping s Ages 6 & Under s Ages 7-9 s Ages 10-12

Will accept one rotation of late/incomplete entries per division Location: Heart of Texas Fair Complex 4601 Bosque Blvd, Waco Texas Hwy 6 from West -Take Bosque Blvd exit. Turn left on Bosque to Lake Air Dr. Coliseum on right. I-35 from North -Take Valley Mills Dr. exit. Turn right onto Valley Mills then right on Lake Air Dr. Coliseum on right.

PRE-ENTRY

Anyone Can Enter Preliminary Ropings

MUST BE POSTMARKED BY

Draw Positions Available 8/4/10

JULY 23, 2010

www.ustrc.com

Stalls: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later than July 30, 2010. For reservations call Ty Hilman. All other stalls on a first come first-served basis. Current Coggins required.

Producer: USTRC 254.968.0002

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope. Memberships purchased at this event are vaild through the 2011 season. For more information visit ustrc.com

Host Hotels: Sleep Inn: 254.420.3200 209 Enterprise Blvd. Hwy 35, Exit 328

Quality Inn: 254.296.0550 2410 S New Road

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R O P I N G

E V E N T

2009 TOTAL PAYOUT:

$488,699 Cash and Prizes

PRIZES: PRELIMINARY PRIZES

SHOOT OUT PRIZES

s 10 Trophy Martin Saddles Avg winners of #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 s 21 Trophy Gist Buckles 2nd place Avg winners of #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 1st - 3rd place Avg winners of #8 Pick/Draw Incentive Ave winners of Gold Plus Winners of Jr Looper Division s 2 Trophy Leather Briefcases Gold Plus Avg winners s 4 Trophy Gist Bits Avg winners of Open and #15

s 12 Trophy Martin Saddles Avg winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE s Trophy Gist Gold Buckle to the High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend

JR LOOPER PRIZE s 3 Trophy Gist Buckles Winners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

Preliminary Ropings Â&#x2021; Any current USTRC member may enter the Preliminaries. Â&#x2021; #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9: 4-steer Average, progressive after one. Entry fee is $150/roper. May enter two times in each roping. #14 team - 1.5 sec. off and #13 & under team - 3 sec. off in the #15; 12 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #13; #11 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #12; #10 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #11; #9 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #10; #8 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #9. Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. Â&#x2021; 7RS Âż YH SODFLQJ WHDPV LQ WKH $YHUDJH RI the Regional Preliminary ropings will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

Shoot-Out Ropings Average), progressive after one. Century Bonus Included. 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 - 5th in the Average and Incentive Average. Â&#x2021; #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4), pick 1, draw 1 for $120/roper. 3 steer, progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec off and #6 and under team - 3 sec. off. Top 30 teams to the Short Round. On-site entry only. Books close at 11:00 a.m. Top 10 placing WHDPV ZLOO UHFHLYH LQ Ă&#x20AC; H[ (DUQLQJV

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Â&#x2021; All teams that qualify to the Short Round Â&#x2021; Double US Open Tour points awarded to 1st through 10th place in the Average. will receive $2,000 in Flex Earnings. Teams placing in the top 5% in the Â&#x2021; 5-steer Average, progressive after one. Average of the Preliminary ropings Entry fee is $200/roper, enter two times. will automatically earn a position in the Incentive is a #15 and will be determined Regional Shoot-Out roping with entry fees RQ IRXU KHDG 7RS Âż YH ,QFHQWLYH WHDPV paid. will earn $2,000 in Flex Earnings and advance to the #15 Shoot-Out with fees Â&#x2021; #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive: 4-steer paid.) Average (Incentive determined on 3-steer

Â&#x2021; No more than two entries per roper is allowed in each division of the Shoot-Out roping. Â&#x2021; Shoot-Out ropings will be progressive after one in all ropings. Entry fee is $150 per roper. Â&#x2021; DQG 6KRRW 2XWV DUH Âż YH VWHHU Averages. #12, #11, #10 and #9 are foursteer Averages. Â&#x2021; All teams that qualify to the short round will receive $6,000 in Flex Earnings.

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USTRC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL FINALS AUGUST 19-22, 2010

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Thursday August 19, 10 am

Saturday August 21, 8 am

Sunday August 22, 8 am

s Open (with #15 Incentive) s #15 Handicap s #15 Shoot-Out

s #11 Handicap s #11 Shoot-Out s #10 Handicap (capped at Elite #6) s #10 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #6)

s #9 Handicap (capped at Elite #5) s #9 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #5) s #8 Pick/Draw (capped at #4)

Friday August 20, 8 am

Saturday August 21, 12 pm Jr Looper Roping

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

s Ages 6 & Under s Ages 7-9 s Ages 10-12

Will accept one rotation of late/incomplete entries per division Location: Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, NM

Anyone Can Enter Preliminary Ropings Draw Positions Available 8/18/10

AUGUST 6, 2010

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Stalls: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later than August 13, 2010. For reservations call Ty Hilman. All other stalls on a first come first-served basis.

Producer: USTRC 254.968.0002

PRE-ENTRY MUST BE POSTMARKED BY

Current Coggins required.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope. Memberships purchased at this event are vaild through the 2010 season. For more information visit ustrc.com

Host Hotels: Hyatt Place: 505.872.9000 6901 Arvada NE Ask for USTRC Roper Rate Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID# 00214570

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R O P I N G

E V E N T

2009 TOTAL PAYOUT:

$380,569 Cash and Prizes

PRIZES: PRELIMINARY PRIZES

SHOOT OUT PRIZES

s 12 Trophy Martin Saddles Avg winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE s Trophy Gist Gold Buckle to the High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend

JR LOOPER PRIZE s 3 Trophy Gist Buckles Winners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

Southwest Open

AMERICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC NORTHWEST REGIONAL FINALS AUGUST 26-29, 2010

WINNEMUCCA, NEVADA

Thursday August 26, 12 pm

Saturday August 28, 9 am

Sunday August 29, 9 am

s Open (with 15 Incentive) s #15 Handicap s #15 Shoot-Out

s 11 Handicap s #11 Shoot-Out s #10 Handicap (capped at Elite #6) s #10 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #6)

s #9 Handicap (capped at Elite #5) s #9 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #5) s #8 Pick/Draw (capped at #4)

Friday August 27, 9 am s #13 Handicap s #13 Shoot-Out s Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) s #12 Handicap s #12 Shoot-Out

Saturday August 28, 12 pm Jr Looper Roping s Ages 6 & Under s Ages 7-9 s Ages 10-12

Will accept one rotation of late/incomplete entries per division Location: Winnemucca Convention Center 50 West Winnemucca Boulevard Winnemucca, NV Producer: USTRC 254.968.0002

PRE-ENTRY

Anyone Can Enter Preliminary Ropings

MUST BE POSTMARKED BY

Draw Positions Available 8/25/10

AUGUST 13, 2010

www.ustrc.com

Stalls: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later than August 20, 2010. For reservations call Ty Hilman. All other stalls on a first come first-served basis. Current Coggins required.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope. Memberships purchased at this event are vaild through the 2010 season. For more information visit ustrc.com

Host Hotels: Winners: 800.648.4770 Red Lion Inn: 800.633.6435 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID# 00214570

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R O P I N G

E V E N T

2009 TOTAL PAYOUT:

$289,626 Cash and Prizes

PRIZES: PRELIMINARY PRIZES

SHOOT OUT PRIZES

s 12 Trophy Martin Saddles Avg winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE s Trophy Gist Gold Buckle to the High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend

JR LOOPER PRIZE s 3 Trophy Gist Buckles Winners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

Northwest Open

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USTRC HIGH PLAINS REGIONAL FINALS SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2010

LOVELAND, COLORADO

Friday September 3, 10 am

Sunday September 5, 9 am

Monday September 6, 9 am

s Open (with 15 Incentive) s #15 Handicap s #15 Shoot-Out

s 11 Handicap s #11 Shoot-Out s #10 Handicap (capped at Elite #6) s #10 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #6)

s #9 Handicap (capped at Elite #5) s #9 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #5) s #8 Pick/Draw (capped at #4)

Saturday September 4, 9 am s #13 Handicap s #13 Shoot-Out s Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) s #12 Handicap s #12 Shoot-Out

Sunday September 5, 12 pm Jr Looper Roping s Ages 6 & Under s Ages 7-9 s Ages 10-12

PRE-ENTRY MUST BE POSTMARKED BY

AUGUST 20, 2010 Anyone Can Enter Preliminary Ropings Draw Positions Available 9/1/10

Will accept one rotation of late/incomplete entries per division Location: The Ranch Larimer County Fairgrounds & Events Complex Loveland, CO Directions: The Ranch is located directly adjacent to I-25, just North of Hwy 34 in Loveland, CO. To reach The Ranch, exit I-25 at Crossroads Blvd., Exit 259. Travel East 1 mile to Fairgrounds Avenue (CR 5) and go North to the entrance.

Stalls: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later than August 27, 2010. For reservations call Ty Hilman. All other stalls on a first come first-served basis. Current Coggins required.

Producer: USTRC 254.968.0002

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope. Memberships purchased at this event are vaild through the 2011 season. For more information visit ustrc.com

www.ustrc.com Host Hotels: Quality Inn Loveland: 970.635.9500 1639 E Eisenhower Blvd Ask for USTRC Roper Rate Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID# 00214570

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R O P I N G

E V E N T

2009 TOTAL PAYOUT:

$377,164 Cash and Prizes

PRIZES: PRELIMINARY PRIZES

SHOOT OUT PRIZES

s 12 Trophy Martin Saddles Avg winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE s Trophy Gist Gold Buckle to the High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend

JR LOOPER PRIZE s 3 Trophy Gist Buckles Winners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

High Plains Open

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USTRC SOUTHEAST REGIONAL FINALS SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2010

TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI

Friday September 3, 10 am

Sunday September 5, 9 am

Monday September 6, 9 am

s Open (with 15 Incentive) s #15 Handicap s #15 Shoot-Out

s 11 Handicap s #11 Shoot-Out s #10 Handicap (capped at Elite #6) s #10 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #6)

s #9 Handicap (capped at Elite #5) s #9 Shoot-Out (capped at Elite #5) s #8 Pick/Draw (capped at #4)

Saturday September 4, 9 am s #13 Handicap s #13 Shoot-Out s Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) s #12 Handicap s #12 Shoot-Out

Sunday September 5, 12 pm Jr Looper Roping s Ages 6 & Under s Ages 7-9 s Ages 10-12

PRE-ENTRY MUST BE POSTMARKED BY

AUGUST 20, 2010 Anyone Can Enter Preliminary Ropings Draw Positions Available 9/1/10

Will accept one rotation of late/incomplete entries per division Location: Tunica Arena and Expo Center 3873 U.S. Highway 61 North Tunica, MS 38676 Producer: USTRC 254.968.0002

Stalls: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later than August 27, 2010. For reservations call Ty Hilman. All other stalls on a first come first-served basis.

Host Hotels: Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tunica: 866.635.7095 Roper Rate Code: S08UST0 13615 Old Hwy 61 North Robinsonville, MS

Current Coggins required.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID# 00214570

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope. Memberships purchased at this event are vaild through the 2011 season. For more information visit ustrc.com

www.ustrc.com

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R O P I N G

E V E N T

2009 TOTAL PAYOUT:

$374,070 Cash and Prizes

PRIZES: PRELIMINARY PRIZES

SHOOT OUT PRIZES

s 12 Trophy Martin Saddles Avg winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9

GOLD PLUS BONUS PRIZE s Trophy Gist Gold Buckle to the High Point Gold Plus member of the weekend

JR LOOPER PRIZE s 3 Trophy Gist Buckles Winners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

Southeast Open

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T Roping Gross s $88,850 Roper’s Pot s $60,006 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $14,125 Return to Roper s 83.4%

orrington, Wyoming is a great place to visit and the Goshen County Fairgrounds was the place to be on May 14-16, 2010. It was the home of the Wyoming Spring Championships produced by Rope the Rockies. Ropers from 13 different states were there trying to win some of the payout and the great prize line. Gene Roberts from Lingle, California spends time back and forth between his ranch in California and his place in Torrington. He attended the event and he hit pay dirt. He began by teaming up with Jake Clark in the Gold Plus Division. The team roped a steer in 7.03 seconds to win the fast time of the roping. That also set them up to win the Average with a time of 36.32 seconds on four steers.

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“I rope with Jake all the time. He is the rodeo coach here in Torrington and we have hit a few rodeos and some USTRC events,” said Roberts. “He is a good run and I enjoy roping with him.” They earned $2,010, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. This was not Roberts first USTRC belt buckle and he was proud to let his son Brody wear it. “Brody wears all the new buckles and breaks them in,” said Roberts with a laugh. Roberts continued his winning in the #11 Division where he and Peter Farner caught a steer in 7.18 seconds and earned the cash money for winning the fast time of the roping. Roberts and Farner also ended up third place in the main Average. “Peter lives down by Cheyenne, so we don’t rope a whole lot, but we do try to enter some,” said Roberts. “He is also a good partner and it was good to win with him.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF 3 LAZY J PHOTOGRAPHY

SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Open Tate Kirchenschlager (Yuma, CO) / T. J. Watts (Eads, CO), 41.76 on 5, $570

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Roberts and Clark claimed second place in the Average with a time of 36.84 seconds on four steers. They took home $2,145 and a Regional Finals Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Gene Roberts really took the Wyoming Spring Championships by storm. He and his partners earned $6,263, a pair of trophy Gist buckles and $10,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “This was really a good roping and I enjoyed the event,” said Roberts. “The cattle were good and I had some good luck, so that made it even better.” Roberts and his family raise horses and cattle. They have performance and show horses and he is in charge of the horse division of the ranch. “I rode some horses at this roping that we had raised and trained, so that made it even more special,” said

#15 Rick A. Montera (Greeley, CO) / Trevor Kirchenschlager (Yuma, CO), 35.49 on 4, $1,172, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Roberts. “We work hard and have some nice animals. I was glad to be able to compete on them.” Roberts has been to the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping before, and is planning on going back there this year. “That is such a great roping and I am

going to get down to Oklahoma City this year to the Finals,” said Roberts. “Maybe we will have some more luck down there. That would be nice.” It would indeed. Roberts and his crew were fortunate and the Wyoming Spring Championships is an event they will not soon forget. n

WYOMING SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Tate Kirchenschlager Yuma, CO Trevor Kirchenschlager Yuma, CO Roger D. Kirchenschlager Yuma, CO T. J. Watts Eads, CO Brit J. Ellerman Ft. Lupton, CO Jay D. Ellerman Ft. Lupton, CO T. J. Watts Eads, CO Cole J. Cooper Grand Junction, CO #13 Tony S. Holden Gillette, WY Todd Q. Holden Gillette, WY Rick A. Montera Greeley, CO Clem M. McNaney Windsor, CO Rick A. Montera Greeley, CO Mark Scheller Ault, CO Tony S. Holden Gillette, WY Clem M. McNaney Windsor, CO #12 Bill Hogan Boulder, CO Chris Hogan Brighton, CO Darren D. Sellers Wellfleet, NE Cody Merritt Wellfleet, NE Patrick A. Weaver Fountain, CO Chris D. Downey Longmont, CO Tammy G. Ellerman Ft. Lupton, CO Chris D. Downey Longmont, CO #11 Gene J. Roberts Lingle, CA Jake H. Clark Torrington, WY

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team Gene J. Roberts Lingle, CA Peter J. Farner Cheyenne, WY Gary D. Arensdorf Wellfleet, NE Roger A. Merritt Wellfleet, NE Chad F. Buffington Berthoud, CO Arron Z. Mordahl Carpenter, WY #10 Jim Bob Adamson Cheyenne, WY Bert L. Bilby Chadron, NE Darrell Rennels Livermore, CO Kurt W. Eacret Ft. Lupton, CO Kay L. Miller Scottsbluff, NE Larry Chandler Brule, NE Darrell Rennels Livermore, CO Gary L. Dixon Evans, CO #9 Olin Jarrard Bar Nunn, WY Roy Jarrard Casper, WY Kay L. Miller Scottsbluff, NE Steve C. Parys Rapid City, SD Scott D. Musgrave Bingham, NE Steve C. Parys Rapid City, SD Reyneen Pedro Nunn, CO David T. Sunagawa Kaneohe, HI

#15 Rick A. Montera Greeley, CO Trevor Kirchenschlager Yuma, CO #13 T. J. Watts Eads, CO Trevor Kirchenschlager Yuma, CO #12 Darren D. Sellers Wellfleet, NE Larry Chandler Brule, NE #11 Ben C. Schomp Hershey, NE Zach R. Merritt North Platte, NE #10 Levi T. Tyan Hayes Center, NE Jim Malone Trindad, CO #9 Chad D. Delbridge Cheyenne, WY Jim Bob Adamson Cheyenne, WY #8 Roy Jarrard Casper, WY Mike Peterson Kilgore, NE Olin Jarrard Bar Nunn, WY Newt O. Worthington Laramie, WY Donald E. Manley Laramie, WY Thomas L. Sterkel Cheyenne, WY Francisco Garcia Commerce City, CO Jim Malone Trindad, CO Kiana UechiWon Aiea, HI Alejandro Villarreal Denver, CO

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#13 T. J. Watts (Eads, CO) / Trevor Kirchenschlager (Yuma, CO), 27.60 on 4, $1,817, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Darren D. Sellers (Wellfleet, NE) / Larry Chandler (Brule, NE), 37.87 on 4, $1,817, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Ben C. Schomp (Hershey, NE) / Zach R. Merritt (North Platte, NE), 34.64 on 4, $2,860, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Levi T. Tyan (Hayes Center, NE) / Jim Malone (Trindad, CO), 33.12 on 4, $3,869, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Chad D. Delbridge (Cheyenne, WY) / Jim Bob Adamson (Cheyenne, WY), 43.97 on 4, $3,751, National ShootOuts worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Roy Jarrard (Casper, WY) / Mike Peterson (Kilgore, NE), 39.34 on 3, $3,051, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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tephenville, Texas is the Cowboy Capital of the World and on May 14-16, 2010 it was the team roping capital as well. The USTRC hosted the Cowboy Capital Classic at the Lone Star Arena and welcomed more than 1,120 team ropers and their families from 23 different states to compete for over $325,000 in cash and prizes. One hometown roper really enjoyed the event and did exceptionally well. Kehl Robbins, a 19-year-old heeler, put some major cash in his pockets. He and his partners won $22,958, four trophy Martin saddles and $12,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “This was really a good roping and it was outstanding for me,” said Robbins. “It was great to do well at your hometown roping and it was awesome to

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win like I did. It really boosted my confidence.” Robbins began by heeling for his long time friend Britton Shafer in the #11 Division. The pair caught four steers in 31.06 seconds and claimed first place in the Average. “Britton and I rope a little together, but we live so far away from each other that it is hard to get to rope,” said Robbins. “We have been friends for a long time. We met each other when we were small at the Frio River.” The win gave them $9,904, trophy Martin saddles and a National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “It was really good to win with Britton and it made me feel good about my roping,” added Robbins. “It was one of those days where I was really timing up good and could see the feet good. It was an awesome feeling and one I enjoyed.” Robbins was not done with winning big however. In the #10 Division he teamed up with Elton Heine. “We rope a lot together. We don’t really practice that much together or anything like that, but we try to hit every US roping we can,” said Robbins. “He is a good partner and I like roping steers behind him.” The team qualified for the short

Open Colby Lovell (Madisonville, TX) / Martin Lucero (Stephenville, TX), 35.62 on 5, $3,118

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round in the second high back position and had a great game plan. “I had a lot of confidence in my roping and I just wanted to take a smart shot and catch the steer,” said Robbins. “I knew if we could get him roped clean we would win a big check.” The team did catch the steer clean and ended up winning a really big check. They caught four steers in 33.12 seconds and that was good enough to place them first in the Average. The win earned the team $13,054, trophy Martin saddles, and a National Finals

Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Robbins has been to the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping for the last three years and is excited about the opportunity of heading back there. “I am planning on heading back to the Finals in Oklahoma City,” said Robbins. “It is such a great roping and I hope I can do some good. It would be a good roping to have a good weekend at. If I could rope like I did at Stephenville, it would be nice.”

Indeed it would be and Robbins is ready for a summer of work and team roping, so watch out if you see this young man at the next roping. You might want to seek him out as a partner so you too can share in the winning. The Cowboy Capital Classic was certainly a great event and team ropers enjoyed their visit to the Cowboy Capital of the World and the hometown of the National Office of the USTRC. If you missed out, you will certainly want to keep your schedule clear for next May so you can attend this jewel of an event. n

COWBOY CAPITAL CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Tyler Wojciechowski Tarpley, TX Steele Montague Bandera, TX Rusty Barnett Huntsville, TX Dustin M. Mueller Refugio, TX Doug G. Burdette Crockett, TX Camish T. Jennings Refugio, TX Jess D. Elrod Sanger, TX Kelly H. Boswell Bridgeport, TX Kyle V. Roberts Granbury, TX Kenny Beaty Andrews, TX #13 Dale Martin Whitesboro, TX Colt Baldwin Gainesville, TX Neil Trammell Palo Pinto, TX Ryan S. Nolen Weatherford, TX Ryder Lee Blanket, TX Brad Thurman Round Mountain, TX Andy Mahard Prosper, TX James D. Watson Tioga, TX #12 Marco Flores Linn, TX John M. East Linn, TX Barrie L. Smith Stephenville, TX Dustin Jackson Corpus Christi, TX Jaymee Roach Banquete, TX Louie L. Molina Hebbronville, TX Twister G. Vinson Hawley, TX Brad Thurman Round Mountain, TX #11 Matt F. Fowler Henderson, TX Phil E. Shurden De Leon, TX Jayme R. Marcrum Springtown, TX Quentin W. Powell Stephenville, TX Charles Quinn Troup, TX Tyler L. Sieber Whitehouse, TX Mason S. Smith Dublin, TX D. J. Whitlow Refugio, TX Troy Cooper Stephenville, TX Ty Murphy Dublin, TX Robert R. Gideon Grand Saline, TX Michael Goodman Canton, TX

#10 Dustin Erskine Wink, TX Glenn R. Garland Pyote, TX Haley Kolle Cuero, TX Brandon Burlin Victoria, TX Jonathan Stringfellow Weatherford, TX Randall Billy Church Rock, NM Matt F. Fowler Henderson, TX Tyler L. Sieber Whitehouse, TX Shawndi S. Wilson Stephenville, TX John S. Bankhead Madisonville, TX Tracie L. Doud Stephenville, TX Tyler J. Bach Millsap, TX Fred L. Elms Thorndale, TX Tutt H. Garnett Llano, TX #9 Jerry Parker Eunice, NM Kevin B. Parker Eunice, NM Shawndi S. Wilson Stephenville, TX Ed Galemba Stephenville, TX Brad Woodring Eunice, NM Kevin B. Parker Eunice, NM Willie R. Moreland Round Mountain, TX Colton Lee Blanket, TX Cliff Tidwell Kempner, TX Lane Thurman Round Mountain, TX Kirk W. Johnson Magnolia, TX Michael C. Martin Montgomery, TX Oscar J. Melendez Joshua, TX Mike Blair Ft. Worth, TX

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Blake H. Fontenot Stephenville, TX Blake D. Stocker Stephenville, TX Tommy V. Davis Madisonville, TX Trey Johnson Midland, TX #13 Ethan McDowell Mooreland, OK Chase Johnson Hinton, OK Chase Williams Stephenville, TX Cade Passig Capitan, NM

#12 Quisto Lopez Beeville, TX Brandon Burlin Victoria, TX Taylor S. Dudley Marquez, TX Mark Cowdin Grand Cane, LA #11 Britton N. Shafer Victoria, TX Kehl Robbins Stephenville, TX Nicholas G. Thompson Stillwater, OK Chase Johnson Hinton, OK Frank Zermeno Goldthwaite, TX Colton Lee Blanket, TX Neil Trammell Palo Pinto, TX Mike Qualls Hico, TX #10 Elton D. Heine Bertram, TX Kehl Robbins Stephenville, TX Raul E. Rodriguez Andrews, TX Chongo Alvarado Odessa, TX Monte Jack Starns Midway, TX Jason Moss Royse City, TX Pat Earles Midland, TX Cole McNerlin Midland, TX Mel Smith Mansfield, TX Arnold D. Felts San Angelo, TX #9 Monte Jack Starns Midway, TX Bubba B. Hill Midway, TX Sloan Kuehl Mart, TX Rusty T. Thornton Waco, TX Raul E. Rodriguez Andrews, TX Obed Cervantes Odessa, TX Cole D. Manahan Novice, TX Randy Lewis Abilene, TX John E. DeFazio Stephenville, TX Gary Campos Stephenville, TX #8 Ty Arnold Midway, TX Chris Dempsey Conroe, TX Tana Loving Florence, TX Karl Bennett Waxahachie, TX Max R. Ramsey Wimberley, TX Bob K. Moore Brady, TX Roberto G. Bustamante Odessa, TX Colleen Logan Granbury, TX Garret Miller Athens, TX Justin M. Beatty Yucca Valley, CA

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#15 Blake H. Fontenot (Stephenville, TX) / Blake D. Stocker (Stephenville, TX), 26.72 on 4, $6,456, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Ethan McDowell (Mooreland, OK) / Chase Johnson (Hinton, OK), 29.84 on 4, $8,356, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Quisto Lopez (Beeville, TX) / Brandon Burlin (Victoria, TX), 30.75 on 4, $9,478, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Britton N. Shafer (Victoria, TX) / Kehl Robbins (Stephenville, TX), 31.06 on 4, $9,904, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#10 Elton D. Heine (Bertram, TX) / Kehl Robbins (Stephenville, TX), 33.12 on 4, $13,054, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Monte Jack Starns (Midway, TX) / Bubba B. Hill (Midway, TX), 34.17 on 4, $12,324, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Ty Arnold (Midway, TX) / Chris Dempsey (Conroe, TX), 25.59 on 3, $5,376, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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ason Crist is used to jokes, teasing and backlash over what he does. It doesn’t bother him a lot. In a smug and cool sort of way he just smiles and enjoys the limelight and takes the jokes in stride. Crist, from Greenville, Ohio, trains mules. When he pulled into the Ohio Classic in Brookville the weekend of May 15 and 16 he figured he would cause a stir. What he didn’t realize was the greater stir would come when it was all over. Crist was the saddle winner for the roping on Sunday. It was his first USTRC saddle and he is extremely proud of it. Crist is even more proud because he won the saddle riding his 11-year-old mare mule, Zap. Crist heels most of the time on Zap. She

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lacks a bit of speed for a heading mule but she is a gem when it comes to heeling. In fact, Crist and his little white mare mule are pretty talented any way you look at it. Crist just smiled amid the brays and honks of laughter from fellow ropers when he was awarded his new USTRC saddle. The announcer even tended to rub it in to ropers who had gotten beaten out by a little mare mule who stands a little over fifty eight inches tall and weighs about a thousand pounds. “Someone asked me if I was going to take the money I had won and buy a horse,” Crist laughed. “No way, I’ll keep roping on her and plan on heading to the USTRC Finals come October.” Crist commented the Ohio Classic was a great roping and was run in a great manner. “It was a good roping and I’m pretty proud of my saddle. I had a pretty good weekend. They did a great job putting on the roping.” Crist trains and shows mules on a national level. This particular mare is a very versatile and talented little mule. She not only ropes both ends but is a 7 time barrel and pole champion. “She is really dependable and adjusts

#15 Gable Hilderbrand (Bartlett, KS) / Brad Abernathy (Amoret, MO), 33.85 on 4, $1,126, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#13 Ronnie A. Hyde (Bloomington, IN) / Kenny Brown (Keedysville, MD), 30.11 on 4, $1,434, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

roping together ever since. Stewart ropes on a horse but isn’t bothered at all by the fact his heeler rides a mule.

“He loves it,” Crist said. “His dad used to raise mules and we plan to head to the Eastern Regional Finals in

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to people really well,” Crist explained. “Mules either take to roping or they don’t and this mare reads people well and is very smart. I’ve been roping on her since probably 2005 or so. She was the high point mule in 2008 in the North American Mule Association.” Crist has visions of taking the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping by storm. “I would like to go to Oklahoma City and if we were to win it would certainly be a first,” Crist laughed. “She has a fan club of sorts. When I won my saddle there were about six guys who started hollering “Donk” and started braying.” Crist just smiles with a secret feeling of satisfaction and appreciation for what his ride can do. Roping with partner, D. R. Stewart, the pair won first in the Average of the #9 roping with a time of 37.4 on four head. The duo has developed a friendship in a short time and have been

OHIO CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI Jason Arndt Ft Scott, KS Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Kenny Brown Keedysville, MD Jacob A. Calloway Fletcher, NC Justin M. Hurst Washburn, TN Dan W. Minick Washington, PA Chad R. Mathes Lawson, MO #13 Josh Hafley Perryville, KY Bob Knudsen Lancaster, KY Donald R. Wilson Vincent, OH Nick K. DeLeon Toledo, OH Ronnie A. Hyde Bloomington, IN Jesse Hawkins Goshen, IN Jack Schaller Monett, MO Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS #12 Rob McPhail Nick K. DeLeon Mary Ann Brown Joe R. Smith Bruce Nichols Jimmy R. Kelly Waylon Cameron Jimmy R. Kelly

Swartz Creek, MI Toledo, OH Keedysville, MD Brodhead, WI Farmington, WV Eighty Four, PA Apollo, PA Eighty Four, PA

#11 Duffy J. Farrell Greenfield, IN Jesse Hawkins Goshen, IN Scott Lehman Smithville, OH Shane A. Rickly Lancaster, OH Steven L. Bagsby Nolensville, TN Jason W. Larue Bagdad, KY C. Mark Stigall Morgantown, IN Jesse Hawkins Goshen, IN #10 James E. Miller Sweetwater, TN Jeff S. Hartfield Charlestown, IN D. R. Stewart Sabina, OH Jeff Balser De Graff, OH Tom Bowling Oxford , OH Joshua Miller Pleasant Plain, OH Steve Allday Shelbyville, KY Jason W. Larue Bagdad, KY #9 Waylon Cameron Apollo, PA Bob A. Coppock Rogers, OH Alan T. Weilnau Wooster, OH Matt W. Beachy Millersburg, OH Waylon Cameron Apollo, PA Jim N. Charles Columbia, PA Zac L. Donehue New Philadelphia, OH Larry J. Habrun Millersburg, OH

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Brad Abernathy Amoret, MO #13 Ronnie A. Hyde Bloomington, IN Kenny Brown Keedysville, MD #12 Ronnie A. Hyde Bloomington, IN Kenny VanPelt Greenville, PA #11 Mary Ann Brown Keedysville, MD Adam L. Schlechty Ansonia, OH #10 Zach Waggoner Belpre, OH Donald R. Wilson Vincent, OH Chris J. Galbreath Portersville, PA Bob A. Coppock Rogers, OH #9 D. R. Stewart Sabina, OH Jason R. Crist Greenville, OH Randy Mager Lake Village, IN Mike Tucker Valparaiso, IN #8 Kacey D. Stollar Greenville, OH Brent Peterson Lawrenceburg, KY Kacey D. Stollar Greenville, OH Jason R. Crist Greenville, OH Stephanie Williams Vine Grove, KY Thomas W. Karr Pomeroy, OH Nick Pilcher Springville, IN Joey Stillwell Colfax, IN Rusty Schneider Wilmington, OH Adam T. Cole Sabina, OH

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#12 Ronnie A. Hyde (Bloomington, IN) / Kenny VanPelt (Greenville, PA), 29.68 on 4, $2,194, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Mary Ann Brown (Keedysville, MD) / Adam L. Schlechty (Ansonia, OH), 33.02 on 4, $3,266, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I have a secondary job and he hauls my mule if need be. There is a mule show the weekend of the Regional Finals and I’ll be competing in that as well.” The pair was tied for the saddle as the day progressed at the Ohio Classic. However, Crist was able to pull off the win for the saddle when he placed second and eleventh in the Average of the #8 Pick/Draw. Crist says there will always be a special place for Zap. They have turned down some big offers for her. Crist enjoys roping on her and he enjoys team roping. After taking a seven year layoff Crist is back to roping and enjoying every minute. “I haul some but I’m really a rather conservative roper,” Crist explained. “I have a seven year old son and I want to be able to provide for him.” His son is learning to rope a little but he wants a horse and that is okay with Crist. Crist is very proud of his new USTRC saddle. He is even more proud of it because he won it on Zap. The Ohio Classic proved to be a good roping for Zap to make her presence known. “I had a really good weekend at the Ohio Classic and riding and heeling on Zap made it even more fun,” he said. “The teasing I take is fun and the guys give me a hard time. I’m the one, however, who took home the new saddle so they can tease and joke all they want to.” Crist also takes pride in the fact that the mare took to roping so easily. “She didn’t like it at first and we put her in a bucking chute of sorts and she ran off. Once mules understand the concept they either take to it or they don’t. They will either run in there or they won’t. This mare is very versatile and I’m so proud of what we were able to do at the Ohio Classic.” Another side note to this unique story is that Crist is partners with Dwain Francis of Richards, Missouri on Zap. Francis had a serious stroke on

#10 Zach Waggoner (Belpre, OH) / Donald R. Wilson (Vincent, OH), 44.78 on 4, $4,230, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #9 D. R. Stewart (Sabina, OH) / Jason R. Crist (Greenville, OH), 37.40 on 4, $4,420, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Saturday before Crist went to rope on Sunday at the Ohio Classic. Francis gave explicit instructions that no one tell Crist until after he roped. Francis wanted Crist to do well and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want him to worry. Francis was excited and is doing better now. With big plans to keep roping and hauling on the mare mule you can be pretty sure they are going to show up at the Cinch USTRC NFTR come October. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m putting my bet on Zap and the idea that the Ohio Classic was just the first step in many toward Crist and her changing the way team roping looks. With the size and adaptability of this little athlete ropers better beware. The hoops, hollers and brays heard at the Ohio Classic may echo somewhere down in Oklahoma come fall. n

#8 Kacey D. Stollar (Greenville, OH) / Brent Peterson (Lawrenceburg, KY), 30.07 on 3, $3,380, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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hen you first visit with Dustin Searcy you get the distinct impression he is a man on a mission and he knows exactly what he wants and how to go about it. The 18-year-old senior from Mooreland, Oklahoma was traveling to the High School State Finals in Duncan, Oklahoma. He had his mind set on the task at hand and had for awhile. Successfully adding some money to his bank account at the Kansas Championships in Hutchinson, Kansas the end of May, the roping proved to be good prep time for the upcoming summer months of some hard hauling and some good team roping. Searcy, a heeler, has been roping since he was small. He just kind of fell into being a

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heeler since his dad is a header and the pair could practice and rope together. Searcy likes the challenge heeling provides and knows it is up to him to finish up the run in a winning manner. Yes, it does provide a certain kind of challenge but it is one he loves and faces head on. “Sometimes the steers are hard to rope,” Searcy explained. “You never know when you get back there what the steers are going to do. Some of them may drag or hop and you really never know what challenge heeling will present.” There is the challenge of having to wind up a winning run but Searcy believes nothing ever really happens until the head catch goes on and he thrives on coming in there and wrapping it up. Searcy commented the Kansas Championships was a good roping. He was able to rope with his dad and one of his former high school roping partners, Ethan McDowell. He also roped with partner, Nick Thompson. Searcy won first in the Average of the #10 Division with Thompson. The pair posted a time of 32.09 seconds on four head. Searcy and his dad placed second in the Average of the #12 as well as fifth in the

Open Ty N. Blasingame (Olney Springs, CO) / Kollin VonAhn (Durant, OK), 31.18 on 5, $1,796

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Average of the #11. Searcy and McDowell were sixth in the Average of the #11 roping. There was no doubt the Kansas Championships helped to pad Searcy’s bank account as he prepared to head to the High School Finals. Searcy feels practice is a very essential asset to his success. Searcy and his dad make it to the practice pen about six or so times a week so they are busy and focused on what they do. “I usually ride my good horse for the first couple of practice runs,” Searcy explained. “I like to make good solid consistent runs. I want to get my timing down and I want to practice for myself and for my horses. I will get on another practice horse and practice for me if I’m having some problems.”

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$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Ty M. Smith Edmond, OK Dawson McMaster Alva, OK Kyle Elwood Abilene, KS Mike Weir Alva, OK Brian S. Dunning McClave, CO Mitch T. Murray Alma, KS Troy A. Boone Eureka, KS Toby Mentzer Ensign, KS Troy R. Kitchener Liberty, MO Derrick J. Peterson Stilwell, KS #13 Nicholas G. Thompson Stillwater, OK Todd A. Reece Winston, MO Brett Christensen Alva, OK J. D. Holland Bucyrus, KS Tyler W. Macoubrie Paola, KS J. R. Macoubrie Paola, KS Robert M. Johnson Alva, OK Tyrell Reynolds Tribune, KS #12 Leland D. Searcy Mooreland, OK Dustin K. Searcy Mooreland, OK Gage Blair Andover, KS Scott LaClef Leon, KS Mike G. Rexwinkle Edna, KS Glenn M. Girard Branson, MO Randy Binford Haviland, KS Joe Matile Satanta, KS #11 Marquise Eason Kansas City, KS Mitch T. Murray Alma, KS Randy Binford Haviland, KS Ryan Binford Haviland, KS Leland D. Searcy Mooreland, OK

Dustin K. Searcy Mooreland, OK Ethan McDowell Mooreland, OK Dustin K. Searcy Mooreland, OK #10 Kurt Whitney Haviland, KS Aaron Mattox Erie, KS Daren Wright Dodge City, KS Robert W. Sears Danbury, NE Kyle K. McKinzie Mound Valley, KS Brad Harris Erie, KS Randy Binford Haviland, KS Ryan Binford Haviland, KS Ralph M. Hudgins Laverne, OK Brett E. Leisher Beaver, OK #9 Jeff Harris Axtell, NE Seth Swanson Oxford, NE Johnnie Dougherty Texhoma, OK Clayton Wellen Elkhart, KS Matt Neil Cozad, NE Terry Lindner Sedalia, CO Randy Binford Haviland, KS Randy L. Suiter Macksville, KS Heath Weast Stratford, OK Diane West Shawnee, OK Gene C. Matile Elmdale, KS Hunter L. Fugate Emporia, KS

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Troy A. Boone Eureka, KS Jason Trent Burrton, KS

#13 Gage Blair Andover, KS Jason Trent Burrton, KS #12 Taylor Schotte Marysville, KS Dawson McMaster Alva, OK #11 Brett Christensen Alva, OK Luke W. Myles Douglass, KS Richard I. Stapp Shawnee, OK Joey Musil Guthrie, OK #10 Nicholas G. Thompson Stillwater, OK Dustin K. Searcy Mooreland, OK Cole Pearson Clearwater, KS Brice Boatright Mulhall, OK Andy Pat Elliott Texhoma, OK Greg D. Seufer Holly, CO #9 Shawn D. Stapleton Sublette, KS Ryan L. Bird Sublette, KS Ken Silver Warner, OK Ryan Leatherwood Sterling, KS Nicholas G. Thompson Stillwater, OK Brye R. Crites Halfway, MO Cadyn Carter Beloit, KS W. T. Ridings Mooreland, OK #8 Gary Don Jacobs Laverne, OK Ernie Battin Syracuse, KS Tom Svoboda Herington, KS W. T. Ridings Mooreland, OK Keith Kinley Inavale, NE Will Callahan McCool Junction, NE Travis Higginbotham Burrton, KS Dustin B. McAtee Laverne, OK Craig Hitschmann Natoma, KS Bill E. Hamilton Conway Springs, KS

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#13 Gage Blair (Andover, KS) / Jason Trent (Burrton, KS), 27.88 on 4, $4,305, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Taylor Schotte (Marysville, KS) / Dawson McMaster (Alva, OK), 31.08 on 4, $5,022, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Brett Christensen (Alva, OK) / Luke W. Myles (Douglass, KS), 28.62 on 4, $7,834, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Nicholas G. Thompson (Stillwater, OK) / Dustin K. Searcy (Mooreland, OK), 32.09 on 4, $9,302, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Searcy also believes consistency is a major key in winning. “I want to have four good solid runs where everything is right. If you don’t catch you are not going to win the money but by focusing on four good solid runs you can win more.” Searcy ropes with his dad a lot and his dad is a challenge to him. They also work well together. They are definitely on the same page when it comes to setting specific goals and working to accomplish those goals. “My dad and I rope together and we practice together,” Searcy elaborated. “We go into the practice pen with specific goals in mind and we work together to accomplish those goals. I will set a goal of roping everything and he sets a goal to rope everything. We both want to rope every steer.” Searcy feels he is fortunate to have several good headers. He knows that a good header can set the steer up and slow it down so he has his best shot at success. He seems very focused and wise beyond his years when it comes to team roping. Riding a young horse that he received this past December as a Christmas present, Searcy is mounted and has learned a lot from his horse. He also has some distinct advice that most any roper can take to heart. “My advice is to listen to other people and to rope with others who are better than you are,” he explains. “Listen to advice and rope with higher numbered ropers if you can. Push yourself to be better. Practice hard and become a student of the game.” The phrase “become a student of the game” is very good advice for any roper going down the road. You don’t expect to hear that kind of philosophy from an 18year-old roper headed to the State High School Finals. Perhaps that is why Searcy was so successful at the Kansas Championships and it is probably why you will continue to hear his name as he pursues a team roping career. He is, no doubt, one of the up and coming young guns of the sport. The Kansas Championships was only the tip of the iceberg and you can certainly expect to hear more from this heeler from Mooreland, Oklahoma. He is one of the rising stars peeking over the horizon. n

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#9 Shawn D. Stapleton (Sublette, KS) / Ryan L. Bird (Sublette, KS), 40.91 on 4, $7,849, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Gary Don Jacobs (Laverne, OK) / Ernie Battin (Syracuse, KS), 27.61 on 3, $5,723, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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T Roping Gross s $140,360 Roperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot s $96,308 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

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he capital city of Mississippi is the home of the USTRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mississippi Championships hosted by Steve and Sherry Judd. Team ropers from all over the Southwest made their way to Jackson, Mississippi for the annual event. Ropers enjoyed the cool climate of the Jackson Expo Center and it gave them a break from the hot, humid weather outside. The team roping action kicked off with the Open Division. It was all about Texas header Justin Parish. Parish teamed up to win first with Paul Eaves and second with Trey Johnson. Parish and Eaves took home $1,517 and points for the US Open Tour. They caught five steers in 39.86 seconds to take first place. Texas header Jake Brown teamed up

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with Florida heeler Dakota Shipp to finish first place in the #15 Handicap. They caught four steers in 29.00 seconds and earned $1,641, trophy saddle pads, and a National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Jeral Bierman and Randy Adcox and third went to Jimmie R. Cooper and Jake Brown. Alabama header Joey Carpenter was the star of the #13 Division. Carpenter teamed up with Dennis Moore to win the Average with a time of 37.33 seconds. They earned $2,204, trophy saddle pads and a National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Carpenter placed second with Mississippi heeler Kevin Bentley. They added another $1,322 to their winnings, plus a Regional Finals Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Jerald Bierman and Owen Lott. Bruce Barnett and Jay Hale took the #12 Division by storm as they won first place in the Average of the #12. They finished the roping with a four steer total of 30.13 seconds. The feat earned them $2,156, trophy Martin saddles and National Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Shane Overby and Jace McDaniel and third place went to Rustin Ferguson and George Ameen. Day number two of the Mississippi Championships kicked off with the Gold Plus Division. The team of Harve Reynolds and Jay Hale from Missouri took the top honors in the roping. They caught four steers in 30.16 seconds and claimed $2,348, trophy Gist buckles and Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs. Second place in the roping went to the Incentive champions of the roping as well. C.L. Foster and Tommy Peterman caught three steers in 27.00 seconds to win the Incentive and then roped the short go

Open Justin Parish (Mineral Wells, TX) / Paul Eaves (Hermiston, OR), 39.86 on 5, $1,517

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#15 Jake B. Brown (Stephenville, TX) / Dakota Lair Shipp (Mount Pleasant, TX), 29.00 on 4, $1,641, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

came from the third callback position to win the Average of the #10 Division. The team ended up with a time of 35.97 seconds on four steers. They earned

$4,794 and rode off on brand new trophy Martin saddles and received a National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second

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steer in 8.56 seconds to finish in second place. Brandon Hall and Heath Sanders placed third in the Average and Hall and Hale took fourth place. The #11 Division was extremely exciting. William Richardson and Jason White teamed up to win the Average with a time of 35.78 seconds on four. They won $3,394, trophy Martin saddles and a National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The Peterman family really stepped up. The father/son team of Jeff and Tommy Peterman placed second in the Average. They earned $2,262 plus a Regional Finals Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. James Coleman and Tommy Peterman finished third place and fourth was the team of Shane Overby and Dusty Stroud. Scott Guillory and Homer Coleman

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$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Jay T. Hodge Calhoun, LA Joe P. Rion Buna, TX Jerald L. Bierman Lena, MS Randy Adcox Mount Olive, MS Jimmie R. Cooper Monument, NM Jake B. Brown Stephenville, TX Jay T. Hodge Calhoun, LA Dakota Lair Shipp Mount Pleasant, TX Jay T. Hodge Calhoun, LA Jesy C. Austin Zachary, LA #13 Joey E. Carpenter Rutledge, AL Kevin Bentley Rose Hill, MS Jerald L. Bierman Lena, MS Owen Lott Mt. Olive, MS Keith Bentley Rose Hill, MS Kevin Bentley Rose Hill, MS Rodney G. Smith Hazlehurst, MS George Ameen Vicksburg, MS #12 Shane Overby Jace McDaniel Rustin Ferguson George Ameen Shane Overby Wes C. Brunson Jerald L. Bierman Dennis W. Moore

Morton, MS Jonesboro, AR Crystal Springs, MS Vicksburg, MS Morton, MS Terry, MS Lena, MS Opp, AL

#11 Jeff T. Peterman Gulfport, MS Tommy Peterman Gulfport, MS James M. Coleman Shuqualak, MS Tommy Peterman Gulfport, MS Shane Overby Morton, MS Dusty A. Stroud Fairdealing, MO Greg D. Williams Perkinston, MS Jeff T. Peterman Gulfport, MS #10 Shane Overby Morton, MS Dennis W. Moore Opp, AL Shane Grover Purvis, MS Preston Lee Wiggins, MS Ric G. LeBlanc Walker, LA Rickie G. LeBlanc Walker, LA Mike Sibley Walker, LA Trampus W. Purvis Albany, LA #9 Scott F. Thames Laurel, MS Corey R. Seals Columbia, MS Justin Nelson Huntingdon, TN Greg Curtis Como, MS Bubba W. Barlow Cleveland, MS Jerald L. Bierman Lena, MS Anthony Ingram Mize, MS Tommy Peterman Gulfport, MS

#15 Jake B. Brown Stephenville, TX Dakota Lair Shipp Mount Pleasant, TX #13 Joey E. Carpenter Rutledge, AL Dennis W. Moore Opp, AL #12 Bruce Barnett West Plains, MO Jay G. Hale West Plains, MO #11 William Richardson Waynesboro, MS Jason R. White Mount Olive, MS #10 Scott Guillory St. Amant, LA Homer C. Coleman Atmore, AL #9 Jeremiah Johnson Carthage, MS David C. Johnson Magee, MS Tim W. Alexander Leesville, LA Adam B. Jeane Deridder, LA #8 Nick Gonzales III Carriere, MS Carson Bell Middleton, TN David Bell Middleton, TN Carson Bell Middleton, TN Ric G. LeBlanc Walker, LA Jed M. Sibley Walker, LA Justin Nelson Huntingdon, TN Donald E. Richard Scott, LA Bryan Rabb Natchez, MS William Ezell Lumberton, MS

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#13 Joey E. Carpenter (Rutledge, AL) / Dennis W. Moore (Opp, AL), 37.33 on 4, $2,204, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Bruce Barnett (West Plains, MO) / Jay G. Hale (West Plains, MO), 30.13 on 4, $2,156, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 William Richardson (Waynesboro, MS) / Jason R. White (Mount Olive, MS), 35.78 on 4, $3,394, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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place in the Average was the team of Shane Overby and Dennis Moore. They took home $3,196 and Regional Finals Shoot-Outs worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place in the Average was Shane Grove and Preston Lee and fourth place went to the father/son team of Ric and Rickie LeBlanc. The third day of the Mississippi Championships kicked into gear with the All-Girl Division. Mary Frances Buchanan and Abby Berry partnered up to win the Average with a time of 22.19 seconds on two steers. Second place went to the team of Crystal Barnett and Teresa Armstrong with a time of 24.87 seconds on two steers. The #9 Division proved to be really exciting as the team of Jeremiah Johnson and David Johnson came from the sixth callback position to win the Average with a time of 40.01 seconds on four steers. They earned $5,474, trophy Martin saddles and National Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second in the Average was Tim Alexander and Adam Jeane with a time of 40.58 seconds. They won $3,649 and National Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third in the Average was the team of Scott Thames and Corey Seals and fourth was Justin Nelson and Greg Curtis. The #8 Pick/Draw was the perfect finish to the Mississippi Championship. The team of Nick Gonzales and Carson Bell came from the sixth callback to finish first in the Average. They took home $4,220, trophy Gist buckles and National Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Bell also took second place with header David Bell. They earned $2,814, trophy Gist buckles and National Finals Shoot-Outs. Third place was Ric LeBlanc and Jed Sibley with a time of 26.37 seconds. They won $2,228, trophy Gist buckles and National Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The Mississippi Championships came to a close and ropers enjoyed the event. The weather was great and the facility was first class. It was a great USTRC production. n

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#10 Scott Guillory (St Amant, LA) / Homer C. Coleman (Atmore, AL), 35.97 on 4, $4,794, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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hen the Memorial Day weekend rolled around USTRC ropers were geared and ready to rope. As Simon Arena opened its door for the North Country Classic, the USTRC Sanctioned event with Kevin and Cynthia Tyvoll at the helm, everyone knew it would be a good roping. For Brodhead, Wisconsin heeler Joe Smith, the Memorial Day weekend shaped up to be a good one. The event, headed up by Tyvoll and his wife, would offer ropers a fun weekend of roping and fellowship. Smith was ready to rope as were most everyone there. “It was a good roping,” Smith said. “I put some much needed funds in my pocket. The cattle were fresh and we just focused on getting all our steers down. We didn’t want to beat ourselves. We just kind of clean slated them.”

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Smith kicked off in the Open Roping as he and partner, Gable Hilderbrand, won the Average with a time of 36.94 on five head of steers. The team also took the first in the Incentive Average as well, to add dollars to their pockets. However, Hilderbrand and Smith were far from finished as they also won the Average of the #15 with a time of 25.76 on four head. Smith continued his run to the winners circle. Coupled with partner, Derrick Oberle, the pair placed second in the Average of the #15 with a 27.26 on four head of steers. It just sort of seemed like Smith was in a winning frame of mind and things were hot for him. The North Country Classic proved to be his specialty for the Memorial Day weekend. Placing in the Average of the #13 proved to be a benefit but when Smith came back and won the Average in the Gold Plus, he had to be smiling deep inside. With partner, Bill Romine, the pair took the Average in the Gold Plus with a time of 41.91 seconds on four steers. Smith made a transition from Kansas to Wisconsin and has enjoyed the move. He gets to the practice pen almost every day and rides and trains horses. He focuses on slowing everything down and getting it all right when he goes to the

Open Gable Hilderbrand (Bartlett, KS) / Joe R. Smith (Brodhead, WI), 36.94 on 5, $799 and the #15 25.76 on 4, $967, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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practice pen. “About noon we start riding and roping,” Smith explained. “I don’t do many rodeo runs. I just try to make sure everything is right. I know I can do it and I’m sure my horse can do it but I like to take the time to make sure things are right.” There is some challenge in heeling but Smith feels he has been doing it long enough that he just focuses on his horse position. “I try to just go in there and set up the run,” Smith said. “I have good enough headers that they really make things easy for me.” Smith enjoyed the North Country Classic and is certainly enjoying the summer months roping up north. “I’ve been paying my dues for awhile and now is the time to start making a little money instead of spending so much,” Smith elaborated. The Memorial Day weekend spent at the North Country Classic in Cannon Falls proved to be the padding Smith feels he needs going into the Cinch USTRC National Finals come October. “I’m excited about doing well in Cannon Falls,” Smith commented. “It was a great roping for me and I’m going into the Finals a little better off than I have in the past.” ■

#13 Tyler Petersen (Spragueville, IA) / Joe L. Kane (Bondurant, IA), 30.88 on 4, $1,477, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

NORTH COUNTRY CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Derrick O'berle Downing, WI Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI Matt E. McKinney Berryville, AR Gabe L. Gwaltney Carthage, MO Matt E. McKinney Berryville, AR Brad Abernathy Amoret, MO Troy R. Kitchener Liberty, MO Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI #13 Lee G. VanDerGeest Merrill, WI Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI Curtis Hudnut Canton, MO Shane D. Martin Garden Grove, IA Lee G. VanDerGeest Merrill, WI Brad Abernathy Amoret, MO Suzie M. Johnson Brodhead, WI Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI #12 Cole Remington Marcus, IA Steven D. Woody Scotts City, MO Suzie M. Johnson Brodhead, WI Joe L. Kane Bondurant, IA Lee G. VanDerGeest Merrill, WI Jess L. Hume Orfordville, WI Beth E. Foede Werkman Wellsburg, IA Jeff S. Werkman Wellsburg, IA

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #11 Curtis Hudnut Canton, MO Kevin Fitzgerald Granger, IA Beth E. Foede Werkman Wellsburg, IA Jess L. Hume Orfordville, WI Brady R. Geidel Creston, IA Brandon Vaske Burt, IA Grant D. Keller Blairsburg, IA Bryan Crane Plymouth, MN #10 Rowdy Ludemann Carlton, MN Dan McCabe Mayer, MN Chad Gregg Cloquet, MN Brandon J. Knudsen Marion, ND Dee R. Martin Bondurant, IA Curtis Hudnut Canton, MO Wendy Brandt Clarion, IA Marty W. Brandt Clarion, IA #9 Nathan McGrand El Paso, TX Cody Remington Marcus, IA Mike H. Fitzgerald Fort Dodge, IA Josh Jay Mingo, IA Ed Murray Mills, WY Jeff S. Werkman Wellsburg, IA Rob R. Bain Albia, IA Brad K. Cartwright Monroe, IA

#15 Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI #13 Tyler Petersen Spragueville, IA Joe L. Kane Bondurant, IA #12 Rick Bates Estherville, IA Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS #11 Nathan McGrand El Paso, TX Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI #10 Nathan McGrand El Paso, TX Mitchell H. Smith Valley City, ND #9 Shane D. Subbert Greenfield, IA Josh Jay Mingo, IA #8 Weston Pierschbacher IA Mike Rigoni Spooner, WI Theresa L. Johnson Hartland, WI Troy Gregg Cloquet, MN Dan McCarthy Jackson, NE Heather Bartley Zumbrota, MN Joel J. Schneiderman Lennox, SD Steve Douglas Avalon, WI Ty Hunt Weldon, IA

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#12 Rick Bates (Estherville, IA) / Gable Hilderbrand (Bartlett, KS), 34.89 on 4, $1,857, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Nathan McGrand (El Paso, TX) / Joe R. Smith (Brodhead, WI), 32.59 on 4, $2,672, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Nathan McGrand (El Paso, TX) / Mitchell H. Smith (Valley City, ND), 42.88 on 4, $3,292, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Shane D. Subbert (Greenfield, IA) / Josh Jay (Mingo, IA), 36.17 on 4, $3,080, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Weston Pierschbacher (IA) / Mike Rigoni (Spooner, WI), 25.17 on 3, $2,660, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Prizeline s $14,053 Return to Roper s 83.7%

he Utah Championships in South Jordan, Utah at the Salt Lake County Events Center kicked into gear on June 4-6, 2010. The event welcomed ropers from ten different states to try their hands at nearly $70,000 in cash and prizes. Wendell Youngberg from Pinedale, Wyoming made the trip over to compete and when the dust settled at the end of the event, he and his partners gathered up $6,189 in cash, a pair of trophy Martin saddles, and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The 46-year-old header had a great weekend and enjoyed the event. “Yes I enjoyed this event,” said Youngberg. “I got out of there with more than my fees, so it served me alright. It was a good event and I liked the cattle.

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They were bigger cattle but really consistent. They were really just a good medium pen of steers.” Youngberg, who is an oilfield pumper in Wyoming, roped all weekend but he lit up the arena floor in the #10 Division. He teamed up with Kent Profit and the pair caught four steers in 47.29 seconds. That time was good enough to earn them first place in the Average. “Kent and I rope a lot locally and we actually rope quite a bit,” said Youngberg. “He is a good friend of the family and I try to rope with him all I can.” They took home $4,126, trophy Martin saddles and National Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Youngberg also headed for partner Wes Brown. They caught their four steers in 48.07 seconds and that time placed them third in the Average. “Wes moved to our area about six years ago and we have been roping since,” said Youngberg. “He is a good partner and was pretty bummed about roping a leg, but that is part of team roping. It was good that we won third.” They walked away from the arena with $2,063 and a Regional Finals

Open Matt Sherwood (Pima, AZ) / Quinn B. Kesler (Holden, UT), 42.98 on 5, $888

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Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Youngberg has been to the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping on several occasions and hopes to get there again this year. “It didn’t take Kent five seconds after we won the roping to look at me and ask me about going to Oklahoma,” said Youngberg. “I hope to get there this year, but work has been pretty hectic, so I will just have to see. I am going to hit some USTRC Regional Finals for sure. They are good ropings and I like going to them. I really like the new USTRC Flex Earnings Program. That really makes things easier on the roper.” The Utah Championships at the base of the Wasatch front Range was a great event for Pinedale, Wyoming’s Wendell Youngberg. He enjoyed his success and is excited about attending more USTRC events. n

#15 Quinn B. Kesler (Holden, UT) / T. J. McCauley (Reno, NV), 27.91 on 4, $1,477, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

UTAH CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Pace Freed Queen Creek, AZ Riley K. Pedro Nunn, CO Trevor Merrill Trenton, UT Chance Abplanalp Roosevelt, UT Jaguar Terrill Craig, CO Jason S. Warner Chubbuck, ID Taylor R. Winn Annabella, UT Quinn B. Kesler Holden, UT Taylor R. Winn Annabella, UT T. J. McCauley Reno, NV #13 Jared Udy Smithfield, UT Paul Freed Morgan, UT D. A. Poll Clinton, UT Kelton D. Morse Ogden, UT D. A. Poll Clinton, UT Levi V. Piquet Harrisville, UT Casey W. Fuller Clarkston, WA Lyndy Williams Blackfoot, ID #12 Doyle Rollie Erda, UT Cody G. Soffel Fairfield, UT Jaguar Terrill Craig, CO Beau J. Hutchison Blackfoot, ID Lance B. Elison Inkom, ID Cody G. Soffel Fairfield, UT Kailey L. Freed Morgan, UT Roman P. Collins San Tan Valley, AZ

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #11 Justin M. Marcus Spokane, WA Chase Hansen Ontario, OR Megan Gunter McCammon, ID Rick Steed Malad City, ID D. A. Poll Clinton, UT Beau J. Hutchison Blackfoot, ID Lance B. Elison Inkom, ID Tait Gurney Lost Creek, UT #10 Dean Hill Clinton, UT Gary Belliston Erda, UT Wendell S. Youngberg Pinedale, WY Wes Brown Levan, UT Curtis Ferney Rexburg, ID Kelly E. Slayton Nampa, ID Nate Taylor Santaquin, UT Kolton Mitton Wellsville, UT #9 Curt Bradford Kamas, UT Jesse W. Coon Kamas, UT Lynn Sessions Ashton, ID John H. Koyle Chubbuck, ID Mark A. Broughton Wellsville, UT Herb Smith Meridian, ID Cameron C. Jones Morgan, UT Gary L. Peterson Morgan, UT

#15 Quinn B. Kesler Holden, UT T. J. McCauley Reno, NV #13 Casey W. Fuller Clarkston, WA Roman P. Collins San Tan Valley, AZ #12 Tait Gurney Lost Creek, UT Ky C. O'Berg Ephraim, UT #11 Clayton Hansen Ontario, OR Chase Hansen Ontario, OR #10 Wendell S. Youngberg Pinedale, WY Kent Profit Big Piney, WY #9 Rod H. Maughan Hooper, UT Russ Maughan West Point, UT #8 Brock R. Cropper Salem, UT Chad Evans Plain City, UT Dylan D. Maughan Hooper, UT Russ Maughan West Point, UT Warner Thompson Pocatello, ID John H. Koyle Chubbuck, ID Weston George Tooele, UT Riley Robinson Salina, UT Steve Balster Roberts, ID Casey Speirs Vernal, UT

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#13 Casey W. Fuller (Clarkston, WA) / Roman P. Collins (San Tan Valley, AZ), 35.05 on 4, $1,582, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Tait Gurney (Lost Creek, UT) / Ky C. O'Berg (Ephraim, UT), 33.47 on 4, $2,755, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Wendell S. Youngberg (Pinedale, WY) / Kent Profit (Big Piney, WY), 47.29 on 4, $4,126, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #11 Clayton Hansen (Ontario, OR) / Chase Hansen (Ontario, OR), 32.21 on 4, $3,188, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Rod H. Maughan (Hooper, UT) / Russ Maughan (West Point, UT), 40.27 on 4, $3,869, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #8 Brock R. Cropper (Salem, UT) / Chad Evans (Plain City, UT), 28.70 on 3, $2,278, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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T Roping Gross s $177,460 Roper’s Pot s $119,961 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $14,053 Return to Roper s 75.5%

he Flying Cow Arena in Grove, Oklahoma is the perfect home for the West of the Ozarks Classic. The event is hosted by Jeff and Cindy Smith and took place June 4-6, 2010. Team ropers from 10 different states made the trip to the far Northeast corner of Oklahoma for the annual event. One young heeler from Halfway, Missouri had the weekend of his team roping career. Seventeen-year-old Brye Crites and his partners earned $9,237 in cash money. They also took home a pair of trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “I really liked this roping and I got along pretty good,” said Crites. “It was a lot of fun and I was pretty excited to win

my first USTRC saddle. I have won a Jr. Looper saddle, but never one roping steers. It was a good feeling and I am still pretty pumped up about it.” Crites teamed up with header Randy Binford in the #10 Division. The team caught four steers in 38.64 seconds. “We came back to the short round in sixth or seventh and so we just wanted to knock another steer down,” said Crites. “It worked out and we ended up placing good in the Average.” The run was good enough for third place in the Average. “This was actually the first time Randy and I ever roped together,” said Crites. “We met at an affiliate roping in Enid, Oklahoma and when we saw each other in Grove, we decided to rope.” They earned $2,762 and a Regional Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. On the final day of competition at the

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West of the Ozarks Classic Crites partnered with Jack Foster in the #9 Division. “Jack and I rope together some. He is a good partner and I enjoy roping behind him,” said Crites. “He really turned me some good steers in the #9.” The team turned in a total time of 31.66 seconds on four steers. That time earned them first place in the Average. “We were high team back and I was really pretty nervous,” said Crites. “I knew we just needed to catch the steer and we would do well. I really wanted one of those saddles.” They won a National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and a paycheck for $6,475. “I was so excited when we caught our last steer in ten. I was really relieved and happy that I finally won

a USTRC saddle.” The Crites family were excited and very supportive of their young champion. “Brye really roped well and had a very good weekend,” said Crites’ mother Susy. “It was nice and really fun. We

were excited for him and extremely proud of him.” The West of the Ozarks Classic was just that, a classic. The event ran well and the cattle were good. Ropers had the opportunity to rope for big money and great prizes. n

WEST OF THE OZARKS CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Cody J. Butler Sanger, TX Gavin K. Foster Elmore City, OK Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Brady Norman Springer, OK Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS Dawson McMaster Alva, OK Dakota Lair Shipp Mount Pleasant, TX Brady Norman Springer, OK Tyson J. Campidilli Vinita, OK Buddy E. Hawkins Columbus, KS #13 Philip Beauregard Squires, MO Josh D. Hamby West Plains, MO Ryan Leatherwood Sterling, KS Jeff D. Hunter Talihina, OK Roger Swaim Gentry, AR Dustin L. Hodge Berryville, AR Tyson J. Campidilli Vinita, OK Sawyer Barham Barnsdall, OK #12 Ethan McDowell Mooreland, OK Dustin K. Searcy Mooreland, OK Roger Swaim Gentry, AR Brad S. Amos Sulphur Springs, AR Jim D. Nunneley Caney, KS Lane M. Reeves Wann, OK Bruce Barnett West Plains, MO Josh D. Hamby West Plains, MO

#11 Steve Younger Fort Scott, KS Chase W. Boekhaus Rolla, KS Roger Swaim Gentry, AR David W. Trammell Muskogee, OK Audrey Hart Afton, OK J. R. Macoubrie Paola, KS Brian Barnett Mountain Home, AR Cory North Eldridge, MO #10 Drew R. Jordan Hulbert, OK Ryan Leatherwood Sterling, KS Randy Binford Haviland, KS Brye R. Crites Halfway, MO Kenny W. Packard Salina, OK Nathan Monk Salina, OK Cory D. Schulz Madison, KS Latigo Petersen Syracuse, KS #9 Steve Bennett Independence, KS Adam J. Harris Galesburg, KS Blaine A. Kaufman Pretty Prairie, KS Marcus A. Linaweaver Leavenworth, KS C. C. Stephenson Pleasanton, KS Mike Curry Carrollton, MO Pooh K. Ware Wynona, OK Jeff A. Schuler Cleveland, OK

#15 John Wayne Giles Vinita, OK Tyler R. Hutchins Rose, OK #13 Jerry Ogden Quinton, OK Monte Joe Glenn McAlester, OK #12 Gage Blair Andover, KS J. R. Macoubrie Paola, KS #11 Gus Myers Sedan, KS Sawyer Barham Barnsdall, OK #10 Kenny W. Packard Salina, OK Marty Russell Spavinaw, OK Jack R. Foster Osceola, MO Brye R. Crites Halfway, MO Dalton A. McCoy Collinsville, OK Jackson Willibey Tulsa, OK #8 Hunter Ingram Collinsville, OK Barry W. Parsley Bentonville, AR Bob Brattin Pineville, MO Cody Eldridge Jay, OK Joe Mathis Bentonville, AR Jordan Johnson Summers, AR Chris Meade Long Land, MO Jeff D. Pickett Wellington, MO Garland Baker Russellville, AR Kent M. McCoy Russellville, AR

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It’s Been Awhile By Mike Herd For over two years we’ve read about the winners Some old timers some just beginners Age is just a number when you get a little grey We can still feed our animals and throw a bale of hay We talked about roping at the next big event And decided our time has not yet come and went So we oiled up our saddles and broke out a new rope I worked for a week to get my horse in a lope The next three months went by in a flash As my partner and I made mad dash after mad dash We caught several steers but never two in a row But we’re stubborn, and never changed our plan to go With new tires on the truck and hay in the rack We’re entered up now and there’s no lookin’ back I’m $1000 in not counting my fees But makin’ that back should be a breeze My partner and I climb in the cab Head for the road and the big money grab As we make mile after mile not a word is said We’re focused on the task and run steers in our head Stop for a snack and put fuel in the truck Man that first sucker better not duck 250 miles from the house, we finally pull in Wake up partner we’ve arrived at the pen There’re trucks and trailers as far as you can see Now I’m gettin’ nervous and really have to pee Did I load my horse, did I bring my ropes What about my partner, does he still have high hopes All these thoughts rushed through my head I remembered what my daddy once said When you’re playing with wolves don’t act like a sheep Get on your darn horse, get out there and compete My nerves start to settle as I brush ole’ Glue I remember all of this, I know what to do I get cinched and throw a leg up I see my partner and he’s throwin’ up Good lord buddy what the heck’s wrong with you There’s no backin’ down now get up on old Blue We make it to the gate and start warmin’ things up I think we’re ready now, we just need some luck After saying hello to several old friends A sweet little voice announces the ropin’s ready to begin “Teams are posted so find where you’ll be” “Ride in when it’s your turn and it’ll really help me” I head toward to list as the crowd begins to grow I try to swing my rope and get it caught on my toe It hits my hat and wraps around my head Goodness gracious man you’ve should have stayed in bed I find the list and search for my name Excitement in the air I’m ready for the game Team #3 you can’t be serious My mind is still racing I’m feeling delirious Those nerves that had left are back in full force I search for my partner but only see his horse 100 / JULY 2010

I knew he couldn’t handle it he’s run off to hide Get a hold of yourself son, it’s time to ride They just burned the first steer and he ran like hell Oh my god man, this isn’t going to go well Burn number 2 and the score I couldn’t see There’s too many ropers standin’ in front of me That sweet little voice is back again “OK Team 1 you’re ready to ride in” The next several moments become a blur And I’m not really sure what’s ‘bout to occur Team one missed, team two stopped the clock Come on ole’ Glue it’s our turn in the block I ride in the box and swing my rope once or twice I don’t know the steer, but he “looks” nice Glue is geared up and ready to rope I just want to stay on and not look like a dope Steer is straight and ready to run I nod my head and the fun has begun I clear the box and don’t hear a sound Oh crap, was my heeler there, I forgot to look ‘round We’re knee deep in it know so oh well Catch up to this steer and give’em hell Glue runs hard right to his spot He’s got me where I need to be to draw a knot Practice has paid off and my loop is true Man I caught him, now what do I do It’s just like old times and the instincts kick in I dally and set and start a nice spin My partner has made it to the corner on time Blue lines him up and stops on a dime The heel loop looks perfect as it hits the ground Holy cow we’ve caught, now get around Glue does his job and we come tight Flag is dropped and things are just right The feeling at that moment cannot be beat An unbelievable rush from my head to my feet As we ride out of the arena and grin ear to ear Now we can relax and rope without fear The next hour is spent recapping the run Each story getting better and much more fun We watch several teams rope and it starts to set in We’ve got one down, there’s no reason we can’t win Keep your focus pard let’s not get cocky One steer’s all it takes to get a little rocky We sit in the stands and enjoy a coke Eat another snack and laugh at a joke When that sweet little voice hits me on the chin “Round two’s 10 teams away, so get ready again” I don’t know how this day will turn out But I can tell you without a doubt After that first steer and feeling the wind Who cares what it costs I’ll be back again

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Roping Gross s $336,600 Roper’s Pot s $232,542 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $26,750 Return to Roper s 77.0%

RED ROCK CLASSIC

Open Derrick J. Begay (Seba Dal Kai, AZ) / Cesar DeLaCruz (Marana, AZ), 37.72 on 5, $3,500

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he first thing you notice about Bahe Henio is a quiet humble heart. The Native American heeler from Pinehill, New Mexico is proud and sure of his upbringing and falls back repeatedly on the teaching of his parents. Roping is his life and he is very good at it. His style is unique to say the least and yet in his humble heart beats the pulse of a champion. Having to regroup after being laid off of his job Henio hoped the Red Rock Classic in Gallup, New Mexico the weekend of June 4 through 6 would help pad his bank account in the coming months. “It was a good roping,” Henio responded. “The steers were good at Gallup. I try to rope as much as I can since I got laid off my job and Gallup was a good place to rope.” Henio and partner, Jerome Sangster, won the Average in the #11 with a time of 32.23 seconds on four steers. Henio also won a trophy Cowboy Gold saddle for his efforts. It was his second USTRC saddle. No doubt, his

efforts in the practice pen paid off. He placed in the #12 roping as well as having the overall fast time in the Gold Plus. However, what few people realize is that the roping pen for Henio and his family is not the traditional roping pen that most ropers experience and have access to. You see, Henio does his practicing on goats. “My practice pen is roping my grandmother’s goats,” Henio laughed. “Goats have different ways of moving that copy steers. You may have a goat that hops, one that drags and the similarity to steers is amazing.” Henio also pointed out that goats are fast and athletic and help you with your timing. Henio, who grew up and works on a ranch, rides his horses everyday and horsemanship is extremely important to him. Perhaps it is his Native American upbringing but the trust and faith he has in his horse is unbelievable and much to be admired. “I see ropers all the time frustrated and taking it out on their horses,” he commented. “It wasn’t the horse who missed the steer.” A roper since he could hold a rope at a very young age, Henio prides himself with his ability to not only rope but train horses as well. “My horses are not the well bred, papered horses that most ropers ride,” he explained. “Most of my horses came off the reservation and I have spent time with them training them and riding and using

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#15 Larry Cohorn (Las Cruces, NM) / Bobby Baize (Anthony, NM), 29.91 on 4, $4,450, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

offer to other Native American ropers who would like to be as successful. He pointed out others in his culture do look up to ropers who are successful.

“I think the best advice comes from my father,” he said reflectively. “Be humble and practice is worth it no matter what kind it is. My dad always pointed out to me

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them. I have a little horse that I have won a lot of money on and he is small and very good. People ask me if the horse has papers and I tell them no he came from the reservation. The good thing is he always puts me where I need to be to take my best shot. The horse gives me that shot each time.” Henio feels horsemanship is essential in not only team roping but in his day to day activities and work on the ranch. He works to build a trust and relationship with his horses. His love for the animals is very evident when he talks about the importance of the horse in the sport. “I keep my horses in shape and I take care of them,” he responds in a quiet deliberate manner. “As ropers, without them, we would be nothing. They should be fed and taken care of.” After his win at the Red Rock Classic Henio reflected on the advice he might

RED ROCK CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Cooper Wimberly Belen, NM Pedro Maestas Los Lunas, NM Kenna C. Armitage Las Vegas, NM Joel Bach Millsap, TX Josh Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Johnny B. Salvo Datil, NM Marco Sells Rough Rock, AZ Kevin R. Yazzie Winslow, AZ Seth Hall Los Lunas, NM Johnny B. Salvo Datil, NM #13 Corey Keyonnie Winslow, AZ Scott Scarbrough St. Johns, AZ Larry Cohorn Las Cruces, NM Michael M. Martinez Los Lunas, NM Gerry M. Tully Glencoe, NM Tye D. Sims Canyon, TX Holly Zu Kiehne Springerville, AZ Anthony Calmelat Tucson, AZ #12 Cody Boozer Jarales, NM Bahe H. Henio Pinehill, NM Ronny G. Sanchez Bosque, NM Randy R. Sanchez Jarales, NM Coley L. Barner Estancia, NM Marcus K. Elkins McIntosh, NM Rick Jump Belen, NM Michael M. Martinez Los Lunas, NM #11 Cody Boozer Jarales, NM Rudy Benavidez Albuquerque, NM Vincente Guerrero Santa Fe, NM Jacob L. Archuleta El Rito, NM Patrick L. Nelson Gallup, NM

Bahe H. Henio Pinehill, NM Roy Begay Window Rock, AZ Wes T. Dayzie Gamerco, NM Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Cody J. Mirabal Grants, NM #10 Kade Elkins Grants, NM Carlos J. Barajas San Rafael, NM Greg R. Orona Springerville, AZ Ken Wartz Blue Gap, AZ Radar J. Thomas Pinehill, NM Tombo C. Kaufman Winslow, AZ Allen N. Armijo Seboyeta, NM Gene Aragon Grants, NM Sergio Luis Castillo Santa Fe, NM Rex Allen Hawkins Payson, AZ #9 Lawrence Cordova Santa Fe, NM Fernando Gonzales Questa, NM James Tapia Santa Fe, NM Santos C. Tapia Moriarty, NM Gerald Hobbs Chinle, AZ Leroy Williams Keans Canyon, AZ Christopher Miller Gallup, NM Larry Irwen Delta, CO Chet Carl Gallup, NM Jason Mann Corrales, NM

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Larry Cohorn Las Cruces, NM Bobby Baize Anthony, NM #13 Richard Huxley Ignacio, CO Scooter Garcia Church Rock, NM

#12 Lorenzo J. Sauceda Belen, NM Perri V. Sanchez Peralta, NM Lorenzo J. Sauceda Belen, NM Rudy Benavidez Albuquerque, NM #11 Jerome Sangster Yatahey, NM Bahe H. Henio Pinehill, NM Matthew Z. Silva Tularosa, NM JoDan S. Mirabal Grants, NM Lethaniel Roamhorse Tuba City, AZ Aaron Tsinigine Tuba City, AZ #10 Walt Eddy Gallup, NM Fred B. Lucero Canutillo, TX Jeremiah S. Jodie Crownpoint, NM Benjie Sam Chinle, AZ Shelby Layne Sherwood Snowflake, AZ Brandon Perkins Pinedale, AZ #9 Jeremy Casados Tierra Amarilla, NM Fernando Gonzales Questa, NM Noel E. Gomez El Paso, TX Javier Rodriguez Clint, TX J.J. Bustillos Albuquerque, NM Gonzalo Granillo Albuquerque, NM #8 Earl Yazzie Rehoboth, NM Job Gonzales Albuquerque, NM Randy Mike Gamerco, NM Tomderson K. Joe Pinon, AZ Randy Mike Gamerco, NM Larry Lee Gallup, NM Morgan J. Wilson Shiprock, NM Jimmy Y. Begay Chinle, AZ Dwayne Griego Los Lunas, NM Wasey W. Carviso Fort Wingate, NM

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#13 Richard Huxley (Ignacio, CO) / Scooter Garcia (Church Rock, NM), 33.25 on 4, $5,650, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Lorenzo J. Sauceda (Belen, NM) / Perri V. Sanchez (Peralta, NM), 32.24 on 4, $6,480, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Jerome Sangster (Yatahey, NM) / Bahe H. Henio (Pinehill, NM), 32.23 on 4, $8,880, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Walt Eddy (Gallup, NM) / Fred B. Lucero (Canutillo, TX), 37.67 on 4, $10,130, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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growing up that if you are not practicing someone else always is and it is that someone who is practicing that will win if you are not.” Henio wants to continue to rope and he wants to rope tougher as he goes. Raising his two-year-old son and caring for his aged parents is a full time job and he feels responsible to do so since his parents have always supported and taken care of him. Family is extremely important in the Native American culture and Henio knows that it is up to him to rope the best he can. Henio’s two-year-old already exhibits the love for horses that Henio holds in his heart. “We have to watch him all the time as he loves the horses and he can be under them quickly,” Henio elaborated. “He always wants to get them over next to the fence so he can climb on.” Henio’s two-year-old son has already acquired the nickname of Little Wolf because he is already carrying a rope and loves roping the goats with his dad. It is already a given that Henio’s son will follow in his father’s footsteps. You can just see it coming. “I used the money I won at the Red Rock Classic to buy things for my son,” Henio said. “I used it to provide for him and get him the things he needs. That is my motivation for roping–to take care of my family and provide for them in whatever ways that I can.” Henio did not get to go to the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping in Oklahoma City last October despite having a National Shoot-Out spot. He hopes to go this year and the Red Rock Classic has opened a door for that to happen. As Henio reflected on his win in Gallup he says he thinks a lot about his son and his parents and providing for them. “I want my son to grow up and be somebody,” Henio explained. “When I rope I think about him and providing for my family. I rope the best I can and concentrate on doing well, riding my horses, working on my timing with the goats and doing what I need to do to win. I don’t have a roping dummy or well bred horses but I have my family and team roping is a way for me to make things better for them.” The Red Rock Classic in Gallup provided an avenue for Henio to do what he loves to do. He will continue to rope and work hard at being the champion he knows is deep in his heart. He will also do all he can to see that his Little Wolf has the opportunities that can help him be successful. Team roping is about family and Bahe Henio is about family as well. There are several ways to define and illustrate a champion. Some ways are obvious and then you realize with ropers like Henio it is his culture and champion is written deep in his heart. n

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#9 Jeremy Casados (Tierra Amarilla, NM) / Fernando Gonzales, Jr. (Questa, NM), 36.85 on 4, $8,710, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Earl Yazzie, Jr. (Rehoboth, NM) / Job Gonzales (Albuquerque, NM), 23.29 on 3, $6,020, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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T Roping Gross s $80,520 Roper’s Pot s $54,437 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $5,452 Return to Roper s 74.4%

he Yankeetown Arena in Henryville, Indiana is the home of the USTRC’s Indiana Classic produced by Dan Stewart. The event has been around a long time and this year it featured ropers from 13 different states from as far away as Texas. One Kentucky team roper really made a splash at the event. In fact, this roper has been going to the Indiana Classic for about 20 years. Bob Knudsen from Lancaster put his name all over the results pages. He and his partners ended up winning more than $4,360 in cash, four trophy Gist buckles and $20,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “Dan made this roping a three day event this year and that made it nice,” said Knudsen. “I have been going to this

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roping for about 20 years and it is a good one. It is much better as a three day. Dan has some big plans for the roping in the future and I think it will get better and better. It is a good event and I enjoyed the roping.” Knudsen, who is a heeler, started off by placing first in the Average of the #15 Division with Austin Nettleship. The pair caught four steers in 29.33 seconds to take first place. “Austin and I rope together a lot,” said Knudsen. “He is a really good run and ropes really smart.” They added cash to their pockets and brand new Gist buckles to their belts. The team also received a National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Knudsen teamed up with his wife Paula in the #12 Division. They were 33.79 seconds on four steers and placed second in the Average. They pocketed $1,246 and a Regional Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “It is always exciting when you can win with your spouse,” said Knudsen.

Open Adam B. Newcomb (Benton, AR) / George Eldridge (Anna, IL), 28.45 on 3, $760

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“It was pretty special for us and we were excited to have some success.” In the Gold Plus Division Knudsen also teamed up with his wife. The team caught their four steers in 34.91 seconds and placed first in the Average. They earned $1,436, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Knudsen also partnered with Kenny Langston in the Gold Plus. They finished in third place in the main Average. The Indiana Classic came to a close and ropers headed home. The event was lucrative for many and especially for the Knudsen family. n

#15 Austin Nettleship (Paris, KY) / Bob Knudsen (Lancaster, KY), 29.33 on 4, $886, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

INDIANA CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Adam B. Newcomb Benton, AR George Eldridge Anna, IL Suzie M. Johnson Brodhead, WI Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI Austin Nettleship Paris, KY Adam Schlechty Ansonia, OH Ronnie Hyde Bloomington, IN Nat E. Stewart Corydon, IN Austin Nettleship Paris, KY Nat E. Stewart Corydon, IN #13 Suzie M. Johnson Brodhead, WI Joe R. Smith Brodhead, WI Scott Lehman Smithville, OH Cody J. Gatlin Gardendale, TX Tyler Rees Peru, IN Cody J. Gatlin Gardendale, TX Tom C. Bowling Oxford , OH Adam Schlechty Ansonia, OH #12 Paula Knudsen Bob Knudsen Kenny Langston Joe R. Smith Travis Conner George Eldridge Gary Griswell Adam Schlechty

Lancaster, KY Lancaster, KY Benton, KY Brodhead, WI Benton, KY Anna, IL Savannah, TN Ansonia, OH

#11 Bob P. Thibert Ottawa Lake, MI Nick K. DeLeon Toledo, OH Scott Lehman Smithville, OH Donald R. Wilson Vincent, OH Julie Gilliland Imlay City, MI Dan A. Cline Perry, MI Rob McPhail Swartz Creek, MI Douglas D. Jones New Weston, OH #10 Nat E. Stewart Corydon, IN Matthew E. Legan Bargersville, IN Suzie M. Johnson Brodhead, WI Jeremy P. Jones Fountain Run, KY Nat E. Stewart Corydon, IN Anthony Ballow Lebanon Junction, KY Kacey D. Stollar Greenville, OH Douglas D. Jones New Weston, OH #9 David R. McCane Mt. Sterling, KY David Mitchell Guilford, IN Jason Terpening Dowling, MI Ryan J. Shaw Pekin, IN Sonny C. Gould Moscow, TN Matthew E. Legan Bargersville, IN Frank Schwiesow Millersburg, MI Ty Daniel Haller Corydon, IN

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Austin Nettleship Paris, KY Bob Knudsen Lancaster, KY #13 Lane S. DePriest Benton, AR Adam B. Newcomb Benton, AR #12 Philip D. Hinch Crossville, TN Scott T. Conlee Winchester, KY #11 Scott Lehman Smithville, OH Nick K. DeLeon Toledo, OH #10 Paula Knudsen Lancaster, KY Donald R. Wilson Vincent, OH #9 Dennis T. Estrin Auburn Twp, OH Clayton A. Nettleship Paris, KY Jim E. Shearer Roanoke, IN Matthew E. Legan Bargersville, IN #8 Steve Allday Shelbyville, KY David Mitchell Guilford, IN Steve Allday Shelbyville, KY Terry Haller Corydon, IN Blane T. Wagner Conover, OH Ken E. Mast Goshen, IN Jennifer Leibel Cold Spring, KY David L. Buckner Owensboro, KY David R. McCane Mt. Sterling, KY Curtis Smith Monroe, TN

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#13 Lane S. DePriest (Benton, AR) / Adam B. Newcomb (Benton, AR), 38.98 on 4, $1,336, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Scott Lehman (Smithville, OH) / Nick K. DeLeon (Toledo, OH), 40.66 on 4, $2,166, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Paula Knudsen (Lancaster, KY) / Donald R. Wilson (Vincent, OH), 33.81 on 4, $2,518, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Steve Allday DVM (Shelbyville, KY) / David Mitchell (Guilford, IN), 25.60 on 3, $3,562, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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T Roping Gross s $107,300 Roper’s Pot s $73,498 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

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he Sunshine State of Florida is the home of the Florida Panhandle Championships. The annual USTRC event is held at the Jackson County Ag Center in Marianna, Florida and took place June 5 and 6. John Johnson and Jx2 Productions hosted the event and welcomed ropers from 8 different states to compete. Two young men attended the event and left with the High Money trophy Cowboy Gold saddles. Ty Pigott from Brundidge, Alabama and Dustin Cunde from Marianna, Florida were the stars of the weekend. Together and along with their partners they took home more than $7,200 in cash, two trophy Cowboy Gold saddles, two trophy Gist buckles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The pair partnered up in the #10 Division and when it was all said and

FLORIDA PANHANDLE

done they emerged as the Average champions. The pair caught four steers in 34.32 seconds to accomplish the task at hand. They earned $5,284, trophy Gist buckles and a National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “Ty and I grew up together in South Florida,” said Cunde. “We have been friends a long time and have roped together a lot. We have never won anything together, so this was a pretty exciting win.” Pigott then partnered with Heather Cave in the #9 Division. The team caught four steers in 45.59 seconds and finished third place in the Average. They won $2,490 and a Regional Finals Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Cunde teamed up with Pete Durden in the #9 Division and the team took fifth place in the Average. They roped their four steers in 46.93 seconds to add money to their pockets. “Mr. Durden lives just five minutes down the road and I practice with him twice a week,” said Cunde. “He is a good partner and it was good to win with him.” When it was all said and done, Pigott

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CLASSIC

Open Jerritt L. Varner (Red Level, AL) / Zak R. Dobbins (Bay Minette, AL), 37.73 on 5, $760

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was crowned the high money header for the weekend and Cunde was the high money heeler. It was an exciting weekend for the young men. “This was my first USTRC saddle and it was really exciting to win,” added Cunde. “It was a special win because I won it with the help of some good partners.” The Florida Panhandle Championships was a great USTRC event and although it was hot, ropers enjoyed the Florida weather and the great team roping camaraderie. It was certainly an event that will be forever remembered by Ty Pigott and Dustin Cunde. “It was pretty hot and humid at the roping, but that is Florida for you,” said Cunde. “Thank goodness they had some fans going. It was a fun roping and I really liked it. I think it was even better this year than last year.” n

#15 Daren M. Sims (Panama City, FL) / Zak R. Dobbins (Bay Minette, AL), 29.97 on 4, $900, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

FLORIDA PANHANDLE CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Mike A. Sanders Wauchula, FL Benny L. Hernandez Clewiston, FL Jacob Locke Ponce De Leon, FL Zak R. Dobbins Bay Minette, AL Daren M. Sims Panama City, FL Chad Agner Greenville, FL Jerritt L. Varner Red Level, AL Chad Agner Greenville, FL Joey E. Carpenter Rutledge, AL Justin C. Cooper Poulan, GA #13 Joey E. Carpenter Rutledge, AL Nick T. Abbott Canton, GA Mike A. Sanders Wauchula, FL Ed Allen Dadeville, AL Joey E. Carpenter Rutledge, AL Dennis W. Moore Opp, AL Shelbi Cochran Mount Pleasant, TX Clay Grizzle Bagwell, TX #12 Wil Whiddon Scott Marks Tyler Hoagland Ed Allen Paul Crowe Nick T. Abbott Seth P. Richardson Chad Agner

Havana, FL Phenix City, AL Harpersville, AL Dadeville, AL Taylorsville, GA Canton, GA Madison, FL Greenville, FL

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #11 Ben W. Whiddon Havana, FL Wil Whiddon Havana, FL Cody R. Sessions Perry, FL Mike P. White De Kalb, TX Steve W. Ingram Powder Springs, GA Dennis W. Moore Opp, AL Ben Lolley Dubach, LA Roger Hunt Franklinton, LA #10 Deb D. Raulerson Okeechobee, FL Wil Whiddon Havana, FL Thomas Royals Lumberton, MS Harvey C. McDaniel Deville, LA Nick Gonzales III Carriere, MS Homer C. Coleman Atmore, AL Chad M. Hoilman Jacksonville, FL Alan F. Miller Mize, MS #9 Robby A. Ammons Ponce De Leon, FL Ty Alford Ponce De Leon, FL Ty Pigott Brundidge, AL Heather Cave Geneva, FL Larry M. Hayes Chipley, FL Ty Alford Ponce De Leon, FL Pete E. Durden Grand Ridge, FL Dustin R. Cunde Marianna, FL

#15 Daren M. Sims Panama City, FL Zak R. Dobbins Bay Minette, AL #13 Scott Elliott Live Oak, FL Daniel Bush McAlpin, FL #12 Daren M. Sims Panama City, FL Dennis W. Moore Opp, AL #11 Scott Fletcher Baldwin, FL Guy W. Graden Jacksonville, FL #10 Ty Pigott Brundidge, AL Dustin R. Cunde Marianna, FL Bret E. Alford Ponce De Leon, FL Ryan W. Barnes Westville, FL #9 Garrett McDonald Defuniak Springs, FL Jason S. Garcia Clanton, AL #8 Robby A. Ammons Ponce De Leon, FL Peter Bishop Valdosta, GA Donnie R. Brown Lucedale, MS Mike E. Bratton Phenix City, AL Nick Gonzales III Carriere, MS Mike E. Bratton Phenix City, AL Gerard S. Tirpak West Palm Beach, FL Todd Harris Lizella, GA Anna White Mount Olive, MS Anthony Stafford South Port, FL

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#13 Scott Elliott (Live Oak, FL) / Daniel Bush (Mc Alpin, FL), 31.56 on 4, $1,548, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Daren M. Sims (Panama City, FL) / Dennis W. Moore (Opp, AL), 34.13 on 4, $2,664, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Ty Pigott (Brundidge, AL) / Dustin R. Cunde (Marianna, FL), 34.32 on 4, $5,284, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Scott Fletcher (Baldwin, FL) / Guy W. Graden DVM (Jacksonville, FL), 33.67 on 4, $3,630, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Garrett McDonald (Defuniak Springs, FL) / Jason S. Garcia (Clanton, AL), 33.63 on 4, $4,720, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Robby A. Ammons (Ponce De Leon, FL) / Peter Bishop (Valdosta, GA), 33.13 on 3, $2,000, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Match the number on the map with the location of: ___ Colorado Championships ___ Nebraska Championships ___ Dally For Dinosaurs ___ Alabama Championships ___ West Arkansas Championships ___ Turquoise Championships ___ Oklahoma Championships

Roper Math Joe and Hank are practicing team roping. Joe who is the header catches twelve out of fifteen steers and Hank who heels catches all but two of the steers Joe ropes. How many steers did Joe and Hank rope successfully together? Answers on page 184

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Junior Looper CHAMPIONS

Red Rock Classic 10 to 12 Division 1. Karlex Capitan 2. Alonzo Begay

7 to 9 Division 1. Henson Westley Benally 2. Jaron Begaye

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On behalf of USTRC, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s producers and sponsors, SuperLooper congratulates the Junior Looper champions for a performance well done!

6 and Under Division 1. Chanler Ramone 2. Tyler Shorty

7 to 9 Division 1. Caden Stewart

6 and Under Division 1. Ryon Magnson

Kansas Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Chance Weasl 1. Camden Hoelting 2. Joel Miller 2. Gentry Anderson

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Ohio Classic 10 to 12 Division 1. Jacob Hawkings

6 and Under 1. Ty Binford 2. Justi Wright

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Utah Championships 10 to 12 Division 7 to 9 Division 1. Cache Burnside 1. Lane Chandler 2. Breck Ward

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6 and Under Division 1. Leigton Holden 2. Nick Malone PHOTO BY BEN CLEMENTS

Wyoming Spring Championships 10 to 12 Division 7 to 9 Division 1. Taylor Whetham 1. Rowdy Whetham 2. Chase Clark

Florida Panhandle Classic 10 to 12 Division 7 to 9 Division 1. Jeremy Horne 1. Colton Allen 2. Clay McDaniel 2. Ty Pilgrim

Cowboy Capital Classic 10 to 12 Division 7 to 9 Division 1. Paden Bray 1. Grace Hawkins 2. Alberto Alvarado 2. Colton Blair

6 and Under Division 1. MacKinzie Foley 2. Mason Barner

North Country Classic 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Jake Peterson 1. Logan Demontiany 2. Cadon Remington 118 / JULY 2010

6 and Under Division 1. Hallie Sibley 2. Tyler Hunt

6 and Under 1. Tanner Heinrichs 2. Lahan DeMontigny

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Tips

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Risky Business – Part II By Amy J. Daum In our last installment we discussed the importance of general liability coverage for professional horse people. A general liability policy is what helps in the event you are sued by a third party for bodily injury or property damage they feel were caused by your negligence. There are a few other types of insurance to consider, including Care, Custody and Control, as well as liability insurance for clubs and associations as well as independent horse shows. Following are some basic details.

Care, Custody and Control So you have a general liability policy in place that takes care of damage to people or their property, but what about your clients’ horses? Professionals involved with handling other people’s horses, such as boarding and training and/or trailering clients’ horses to ropings and other activities, should consider Care, Custody and Control (CCC) coverage. This is the coverage that comes into play in the event a horse in your care, not owned by you, is injured or killed and its owner believes you were negligent and sues you for compensation of the veterinary expenses and/or replacement cost of the horse.

Possible Scenarios You board a few horses at your barn. After the evening feeding a stall door is accidentally not properly latched, allowing a boarder’s horse to make its way into the feed room and gorge itself on grain. You find the horse in the morning in the throes of colic. Thankfully surgery saves him, with a bill from the clinic topping $7,500. Or, you’ve got a group of horses turned out in a pasture near the highway. A tree falls during a storm and fence damage allows them to escape, with several getting into the road where one is struck by a car and killed. Some of the wiring in your barn is questionable, but you put off having it checked out by an electrician, or maybe you’re not even aware of the problem. The worst happens, and it causes a barn fire. Unfortunately, you are unable to get several of the boarded horses out in time and they die in the fire. In all of these cases, subject to a determination of actual liability as to who was responsible for the injuries or deaths of the horses, the CCC is what would respond.

Dollars and Sense CCC is relatively reasonable to purchase. You choose your limits of coverage on a per horse (maximum amount the company would pay on any one horse), and annual aggregate (maximum amount the company would pay in the policy year) 120 / JULY 2010

Tricks basis. Of course the higher limits you choose, the higher the annual premium. For example, you could choose a $5,000 per horse limit, with a $25,000 annual aggregate limit for as little as $200 per year. Much higher limits are available, up to several hundred thousand dollars (with correspondingly higher premiums). In addition, for those who trailer clients’ horses, such as to a roping or other activity, an additional premium may apply depending on the number and distance of the trips you take. Also, generally speaking, CCC is not available on its own; it is attached to a general liability policy.

Clubs and Associations Liability insurance policies are also available for equestrian clubs and associations. These policies act much like the general liability policy mentioned in the last installment, with limits starting at $500,000 per occurrence with annual aggregates of two million or more. These types of policies cover members of the club or association in case they or the entity is sued by a third party who is injured or their property is damaged during the association’s insured activities which could include, but are not limited to: competitions, ropings, parades, rallies, and clinics. One exception - it may be more difficult to obtain coverage for rough stock activities such as saddle bronc and bull riding. Premiums for this type of policy depend on the number of club members, number of participants and spectators, and the types of activities involved, and can cover for as many activity days as necessary. Note: It is important that you disclose the event dates to the insurance company before they take place. If you fail to do so, and an incident occurs, you may not be covered.

Independent Horse Shows and Clinics If you hold an occasional competition or clinic on your, or someone else’s property, you need to make sure you are covered for this activity. If the activity is held just once a year, you can obtain a standalone liability policy for just the days the activity will be held. If instead you hold multiple shows or clinics each year, and/or you also have year-long activities taking place like boarding or teaching, an annual policy will likely be a better fit.

Conclusion Most professional equestrians are working in the horse industry because they truly love the life and cannot imagine doing anything else. No one wants to ponder worst case scenarios like those described in these last two articles, but they are an unfortunate reality, as is the fact that we live in a country with an “anything goes” mentality when it comes to

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lawsuits. Some of the best ways to protect your business interests or your club have been described throughout this article. Those combined with some basic horse sense should hopefully lessen your risks and your worries. For more details on how to protect your business or club, contact the team at Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency, the USTRC’s official insurance sponsor. They can be reached at 888-687-8555 or www.BroadstoneEquine.com.

The agency offers the types of liability coverages that have been discussed, along with life insurance and medical/surgical coverages for your horse, with special rates for roping horses. So, take all the precautions you can to keep you, your horse, and your business out of harms way, but if you would like to take steps to protect against the unexpected, give Broadstone a call so they can walk you through your options.

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

So while these two items are not foolproof, they are still valuable tools that can act as a deterrent for someone considering a baseless suit, and if a suit is pursued in the legal system, they may be used as a cause to dismiss.

Many equestrians believe they do not need insurance because they are already protected through state liability laws and/or they have their clients sign liability waivers. While both of these items offer some protection, they most definitely do not replace liability insurance. State Liability Laws - Almost every state has enacted laws specifically to protect professional equestrians. Though the wordings differ in each state, generally these laws recognize the risk inherent in horse-related activities, and help prevent a person or their family from bringing a lawsuit for an injury that occurs due to these inherent risks. If you are fortunate enough to reside in a state that has this type of law, become familiar with it. Include it in your liability releases and post it clearly on any property where you operate. Remember that these laws are generally only helpful in cases where injuries result from inherent risks. In cases where some type of error on your part could be argued to have been the cause of the damage, a liability insurance is still your best form of defense. Also, keep in mind that in some cases, the injured parties may have no involvement with horses whatsoever, such as the occupants of a car driving by a farm and hit by a horse that got loose and bolted into the highway. Liability Releases - Obtaining signed and dated liability waivers from clients, or their parents or legal guardian if under 18, is extremely important. Make sure that these are clearly written and specifically detail the risks involved with equestrian activities as well as the party being released from liability. If possible, have the waivers drawn up by a lawyer familiar with the business. It is well worth the extra cost. And as stated earlier, these releases should contain the state’s equine liability law if applicable. When presenting the release to a client, make sure that you specifically state its purpose as well as emphasize that it should be thoroughly read before being signed. It is important to keep in mind that like the state liability laws, the releases may not prevent lawsuits. Even if someone signs a clearly worded release, this does not guarantee that they won’t sue you in the event of a serious injury, especially in instances where they feel they have no choice (i.e. they have no health insurance and/or are out of work for an extended period of time). Even with cases where the injured party has health insurance, their health insurance company may subrogate, meaning that while they will pay their client’s medical bills, they will then sue you to recover the costs if they believe you were negligent in causing the injuries.

PROTECT YOURSELF Together with obtaining the proper insurance coverage, professional equestrians should also consider protecting their interests in the following ways: Barn Rules Each client should be given a copy to sign along with their liability release. Like the state liability laws, these should also be clearly posted in the barn. Also, the insurance company may give you a premium credit for having a structured safety plan. Following is an example of some ways to reduce your risks: • Require that safe clothing, such as boots with heels (and possibly approved helmets) be worn at all times when mounted. • Require that proper equipment be used at all times when handling horses. • No unsupervised children permitted in the barn. • No dogs, or allow dogs only if leashed. • No running in barn aisles. • No smoking in or anywhere near the barn.

ODDS AND ENDS • Post emergency numbers at every phone with instructions on what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency. • Have well-stocked first aid kits for horses and humans. • Learn CPR and First Aid. Get certified. • If an instructors’ certification program exists for your specialty, take part. Getting certified may not only help lower your insurance premiums, it can improve your technique and reinforce your safety program. • Inspect your equipment often. • Keep walkways clear of water and ice. • Store all barn equipment in a separate room, not in aisle ways. • Post NO TRESPASSING signs at property boundaries, especially those with easy public access. • Conduct regular property checks for hazards such as protruding nails, holes, damaged fencing or poisonous plants. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 121

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Eastern USA USTRC Ropers by Postal Code

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BY BAXTER BLACK, DVM

The Late Night Call

ate night calls are usually not good news. Especially if it is the police calling to tell you that a car has hit a cow on the highway. Jack got the call at 11:15 p m Friday night. The local police all have his number because he knows the country, all the ranches and all the brands and…he’s the one they always call! “The driver’s shaken up but nobody’s injured, the cow’s upside down in the bar ditch on Post Road a mile east of Hwy 90, and we can’t get her out.” It was down the road from Jack’s house. He got dressed, pulled on his boots and made sure he had a lasso rope in the PRV’Dpickup. As soon 2-PRF as he turnedCRX’D onto Post RoadDONE he could see the A flashing lights in the distance. He arrived quickly and noted that the City Police, the Highway Patrol, and the Sheriff’s department were all in attendance. Headlights lit up the area like a raid on a bootleg tavern!

The vehicle involved was skewed sideways in the center of the gravel road. It was a small quarter-ton oriental vehicle with an odd sounding name like Tonka or Hilo or Crustacean. Three teenagers, a boy and two girls were huddled in the cab. The cow was trying to right herself but the bar ditch held her like a hot dog bun. She couldn’t get onto her side enough to get her feet on the ground. Jack got a rope around her front leg and head to see if they could manually get her rocking and eventually pull her out. The three lawmen furnished the muscle but no amount of tugging could dislodge her. It did, however, make her madder! Rethinking his plan Jack suggested they tie the rope to the little round pipe bumper on the back of the Crustacean. The driver squared the rig around to get good leverage. On the first try the little pickup spun out on the gravel road. Cowboy logic followed and soon the two girls were in the back of the pickup to add weight. Jack stood by the cow, the kids were ready, and the lawmen were standing in front of the city police car. It would have been an interesting scene from the bird’s eye view; a small circle of bright light in a black night on a deserted road with no habitations within two miles. “You boys better get behind your car,” Jack advised, “When this ol’ darlin’ gets loose she’s liable to come right for ya! The three stood, arms folded across their chest, wearing Kevlon vests, pistols, handcuffs, Mace, ammo, flashlights, truncheons, Swiss Army knives, walkie-talkies and steel-toed shoes. They looked like the front line of the Oakland Raiders! They harrumphed. “Give her gas, kid!” yelled Jack. The cow popped out, righted herself, saw the triumvirate of those who Protect and Serve, and charged! If you’ve ever seen a bucking bull clean the gawkers off the fence at a rodeo, you can imagine the scene! In the blink of an eye she wheeled to the pickup and jumped! The girls sailed over the side! The cow got her front paws up in and slid back, jamming her front legs down between the bed and round bumper. Miraculously, she lifted out her feet and turned back into the island of light. The law had scattered, the teens were hidden and Jack, The Observer, immediately became The Target! He made toward the pitch-black edge of the stage. In a matter of seconds she ran him down, left him in a clump of cat claw, and left the country! At the bottom of the police report, filed later that predawn morning, was the comment, “It is apparent according to witnesses, that cows can see in the dark.” www.baxterblack.com

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think it was Shakespeare who said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neither a borrower or a lender be.â&#x20AC;? Obviously my friends and family have never read the Bard of Avon. Actually, neither have I but I saw the quote on a plaque in my bankerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. (Not a good sign!) When I go to town to buy tools, or anything else for that matter, I usually buy three of everything because I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need one for a friend, neighbor and relative. Hopefully at least one will return the borrowed item so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have one for myself. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s odd how some people view borrowing. While I never do it, I have one businessman neighbor who is trying to do a lot of delayed maintenance on his house using my tools. He explained to me that he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t borrowing my tools but was instead, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outsourcing his procurement to a third party.â&#x20AC;? I have become his â&#x20AC;&#x153;support group.â&#x20AC;? As an enabler to my friends and neighbors, there are a few things that I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lend out. It became clear to me early on that if I continued loaning out my books I would soon have fewer treasured tomes in my library than Mike Tyson has in his. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t loan my saddles because I loaned one to a fat friend once to go on a trail ride and he broke the seat. Speaking of horses, I made the mistake of loaning out mine one time and he was never the same again. Upon his return he expected feedstuffs that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never fed him before but my neighbor apparently did. Feeds like alfalfa and grain. As for money, I made the mistake of â&#x20AC;&#x153;loaningâ&#x20AC;? it one time and I never saw my â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendâ&#x20AC;? again. Although, to be honest, it was worth it. Linguists have coined a new word for friends like mine; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;frenemies,â&#x20AC;? or friendly enemies. My frenemy Sponge Bill fits that description. Sponge Bill is tighter than a new gate and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy anything. And why should he when he can just borrow it from me? Unlike some of my frenemies, Sponge Bill does occasionally return the stuff he borrows, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never in the same condition as when I

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here is absolutely nothing like being a captive audience. Spending a long weekend in the trailer with one team roper and two busy kids is enough to make most people start drinking. It only takes a little while until tempers are flared, patience is worn and everyone is fighting. My kids can find the most absurd things to argue over. Come to think of it Boss and I have argued over some pretty strange things. Pretty soon you have no idea why anyone is fussing and fighting. It just happens. Ropers mess up and it provides a breeding ground for frustration. Kids need naps and mothers need vacations. Horses are restless and partners are frazzled. It is this vicious circle of human emotions. It just makes you wonder who is going to be arguing with whom next. The why’s of the argument is a never ending list of possible reasons and scenarios. I remember from the time she was very little June Bug liked to sit on the bale of hay where the steer head was. Of course, this tended to play havoc with anyone roping and trying to get in a few practice throws. As she got older she figured out sitting there would get a rise from her brother and sometimes from her daddy. It wasn’t that she was being spiteful but it didn’t take her long to figure out that if she sat on the hay bale where the dummy head was no one could rope. Imagine that! It was a pretty good place to sit to receive a lot of attention. Invariably, I would hear this “Moooooooom! Make June move so we can rope!” She wouldn’t move on a bet. Of course, it worked the other way around when Buzzy would beam in on her pup and start chasing it around with

a rope in hand. “Moooooooom! Make Buzzy quit roping my dog!” It was six of one and half a dozen of another! I remember one time Boss sent me a text on my phone asking if I would bring him a rope from the trailer. Of course, there were not but a million to choose from but he explained how it looked and which one he wanted. Naturally, the one I got was not the one he wanted and then I hear, “I just should have done it myself.” Of course, I didn’t know until later the darn thing wasn’t in the trailer at all but in the bed of the truck. Of course, he didn’t own up to that one either. Regardless, pretty soon we are having some pretty harsh words over a stupid rope! Very rarely do team roping partners argue (maybe they do and I don’t know it) but I remember one time Boss and Tim were roping and they were not having the best day ever. Of course, with those two it is hit and miss anyway. Shh! Don’t tell them I said that or we really will have a feud. Anyway, Boss was having a really tough time getting it all together. Tim, in his usual jovial lighthearted manner made some remark to Boss after they missed about it not being a big deal. Boss in his anger and frustration came back at him with, “*&&^*())*^&, Tim! Ain’t nothing a big deal to you!” Poor Tim! You could just see his feathers fall and then Boss felt horrible and Tim, who spends a lot of time soothing things over, needed a little soothing over himself. Of course, it didn’t help when Donald added his two cents worth with, “You boys, having a little spat are you?” Then Donald was on the list all by himself and Tim and Boss were shooting arrow glares at him. One thing about it fusses and feuds

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come out of nowhere. It just takes being tired, frustrated, annoyed and discouraged before tempers truly flare. I’ve even known the horses to get on the receiving end of a little anger and that is when I take them all on with “kill” in mind. June Bug came by her love of animals honestly as that is very important to me as well. I’m a pretty firm believer that a horse is only as good as the person riding him and for someone to take out their frustration on the horse is pretty low down and downright chicken. One of the worse fusses Boss, Buzzy and I had occurred in the practice pen over Buzzy fighting his horse because he didn’t do as good as he wanted with the roping. I told him in no uncertain terms to get off and cool off and when he knew how to treat his horse with respect then he could come back and rope. Boss came back with some stupid comment like, “It’ll be alright!” I shot him some daggers and he decided right then he’d better back me up. He agreed we all needed to take a break before a certain person was arrested for attempted murder of certain team roper.

Roping is fun and a great learning experience. Did I actually say that? OMG! I must be losing it. It puts us all in the category of, “I love you but I don’t like you very much at this particular moment!” The best of families argue, fight and fuss once in awhile. The worst part is that it is usually over something totally ridiculous. We rarely stop for a minute and take the time to cool off and see things from the other person’s perspective. We just jump the gun and suddenly everyone is mad and saying things they don’t mean. The most important part is that from the frustration, aggravation, annoyance and hassle there should be one thing that stands out for everyone. We love one another, we care about each other and are proud of each other. The best of families can fight and fuss and still come out stronger and wiser for making their feelings known. Roping should, at some point, bring out the best in each of us. Helping each other, supporting each other and building each other up is what roping is really about. It is for sure emotions get involved but roping or anything else should never be done at

the expense of someone’s feelings. I think June Bug summed it up pretty well when she made the statement to one of her friends at the roping the other day. June whispered, “Don’t tell Buzzy but I like to irritate him just because he is my brother and I love him. It makes him like me more and wish I was around to bother him when I’m not! Besides if he didn’t have me bothering him he wouldn’t have any fun!” That is pretty insightful from a little sister. We all tend to pick on and hassle those we care about most. Shh! Don’t tell Buzzy and don’t tell Boss either. Let them figure it out if they haven’t already! Perhaps, we all tend to push other people’s buttons just because we love them and want them to miss us when we aren’t around. We all need a little attention and that is the only way we can get it without just being honest and asking for it. I guess if we didn’t argue we wouldn’t care. I hope, at least, that is the way it works. It is those we argue with the most that we love the best. Keep Ropin! Love ya! Gracie

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y apologies to the other fine folks who work around missed deadlines and poor grammar to publish this monthly publication but about the time I was going to hit the send button for this month’s installment I heard some news that changed my plans in an instant. Most of you only know me through this little monthly exercise of futility that I write and hopefully you read. For those unfortunate few of you that have to put xup5) with me in person you can attest to the others that I have had many influences that have molded me over the years. I have tried very hard to have those influences be in a positive way and the news of one of my “life influences” passing left me with some things I needed to say. Besides the emotional aspect of this month’s inspiration the theme of “Mental Wealth” that has become my latest series was partly inspired by an event that took place almost fifty years ago. Next month I will let you know what I think is wrong with Tiger but this month I feel compelled to tell you more about what was right about “Coach.” It started in the second grade when Mrs. Townsend handed out the order forms for the paperback books we could order from whatever little company used to sell them. I can still see all of those book covers and that list of titles along with the ninety five cents it took to buy them. I couldn’t read but I could sure look at the pictures and the first two books I ever purchased were on their way. Little did I know how disappointed I was going to be when they arrived and I was unable to read them while all of my other classmates had the foresight to order more grade appropriate publications. But for all of the disappointment of that day the rewards that those two books have given me over

the years have been priceless. It’s Good to be Alive by Roy Campanella was one of the books and I can assure you that the day will come when you will hear of it again from me, but for now it is all about the book, They Call Me Coach by John Wooden. A little paperback book that was written over a half century ago but it is so relevant today that it should be required reading for everyone who can read. Combine that with the pursuit of “Mental Wealth” and you have one of those “hold the presses” moments. Although I would love to regress and tell you the joy of my youth when I was finally old enough to read and fully appreciate the book, but to be honest, after literally reading the book over a hundred times over the past fifty years I still now can’t fully appreciate how “Mentally Wealthy” that little book has made me. If my Bible is my guide then They Call Me Coach has been my game plan. Please don’t try and make any crazy assumptions about my faith and my reading material because I do believe that some of the greatest things I have ever read have come from people of great faith who are willing to share their thoughts with others through their writing. Such was the case, be it intentional or not, when I encountered Coach Wooden in a paperback and although I never met him personally his influence has been an important part of my journey to “Mental Wealth.” I know that I am writing for The SuperLooper but for this month I want to ask you to do some additional reading. In this information super highway that we live paperbacks are archaic so just go to your computer and Google…they, call, me, coach, john, wooden. You will be amazed at the number of options so to further your search add…pyramid, success, seven, point, creed. Prepare yourself for the experience of a lifetime

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and a life changing experience if you will only take the time to read it. I know that many of you have seen the 24 hour coverage on SportsCenter or heard the thoughts of some of his former players. For those of you under the age of forty five you have never seen him coach a game and those of you that are younger may not even know who he was. It is probably all a little confusing because without argument he is the greatest coach who has ever lived and who probably ever will live. He is the first player/coach to ever be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and his winning streak will never be matched in the men’s game. Yet most of what you hear is about John Wooden the man. Think about it for just a minute…He is probably the greatest person at his craft who ever walked the face of the earth yet those very people who should be glorifying that achievement can’t help themselves because of the way he lived his life. They find themselves speaking more of the man himself and what he meant to them personally than what he meant to the game they once loved so much. He transcended his profession by the way he

”Wealthy Mind” and it is that “Wealth” that makes the world a richer place. Wouldn’t it be great if the church couldn’t hold all of the saddles and buckles you had won and no bank could match the amount of money you had collected at the pay window and that when you passed on…No one even mentioned that you roped…

lived his life. That is the definition of someone who spent his life in search of “Mental Wealth” and shared his wealth with all of those around him. What a great testament to a life well lived and an inspiration for any of us who strive to leave this world a better place. Be it Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success or John Wooden’s Seven Point Creed, the lesson lies in the fact that he believed that a pure heart, a joyful spirit and a clear conscience are the foundation for a

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WALT WOODARD

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hen the powers that be at the SuperLooper asked me if I would be interested in writing a monthly article, I said I would be honored. They said that my nephew Rickey Green was writing about roping and horsemanship and they weren’t really interested in having another article about the same thing. They felt like he did a great job, and I agree, and they wanted me to take another direction. I have tried to do that but this month I need to talk about some things that pertain to heeling a steer to take you to my point. Heeling is very difficult. I don’t think it’s that tough to heel a lot of steers in a row by two feet after you learn how to do it, but make no mistake about it, it’s tough to learn. I think there are four major things you have to master before you can be successful at heeling. When I talk about these things, I’m speaking from experience. I was not born a #10 heeler. I was a #1, then a #2, then a #3, just like everyone else. But after teaching people to rope for the last 33 years, I know what holds people back, so here we go. 1. The number one thing you have to be able to do is to get in position and hold position for a series of swings before you throw. Common sense told me as a young roper I needed to have time to think of my next step before I could throw. Just because distance is correct, is my swing correct? Is my tip down? Do I see my target? Then I can think about my delivery. How in the world could you expect to be consistent if you don’t give yourself time to check on the steps? I couldn’t as a young roper, and because of that I say that’s number one. 2. Can you feel your tip? When I was growing up and my rope didn’t go under the feet, guess what everyone told me? You don’t follow though. Every time my rope didn’t go under, that’s what they told me I did wrong. I didn’t follow through. News Flash! If you can’t feel your tip and you let go of the rope when the tip is going the wrong way, all the follow through in the world isn’t 130 / JULY 2010

going to make the rope go under. The key to the delivery is that you have to hang onto the rope until the tip of the rope is going in the direction you want it to go before you let go. You have to learn how to feel your tip and that comes from handling your rope and roping a dummy for hours and hours and hours. 3. The key to roping a lot of steers in a row is being in time. When you’re roping a steer and the steer’s legs are back, your swing should be down or forward. It’s a very simple concept, but extremely difficult to coordinate that on the back of a running horse. Without timing, it’s impossible to rope several steers in a row by both feet. So with that said, that’s number three. 4. The ability to slow your horse down before you deliver your loop. You might think that is a simple step, but if you went with me to roping schools you would realize that’s harder for people to do than it seems. Horses will stop or slow down, but too late. The rope has already gotten to the steer, and the loop will collapse, the horse will step in it, or your tip will hit the ground. You miss all because you didn’t slow your horse down before you delivered your loop. Why I think that’s so difficult is because when your right hand starts down for your delivery, your left hand has to come back. It’s like rubbing your stomach and patting the top of your head at the same time – it’s tough to make your hand do opposite things. So there you go, a step-by-step guide to heeling a steer. The reason I needed to tell you all that is because I wanted to tell you about a young man I met at a school about two years ago. He was about 13 when we first met and he was full of energy. He hadn’t roped much and he wanted to heel. He was riding maybe the worst horse I have ever seen. The horse was ugly, tall and thin, but that wasn’t the bad part. He would sull up and refuse to move, then after about 10 seconds he would start to shake and leap straight in the air. The kid riding him said that he always wanted a horse and he finally got one and he really liked him. He said that thing he does about every half hour is just something he does and if I didn’t mind it, neither did he. It was amazing that this kid could even stay on when he did his half hour leap but somehow he managed. Some of the parents of the other kids told me that his parents were having hard times but they scraped up a little money and bought this horse, so I decided that if that’s what we had to work with, we would make the best of it. He told me the

horse was about 13 and the bit he was riding him in was a snaffle with a six inch shank. He might as well have been riding him in a halter because he had very little control. I had several bridles with me, and I went and got my strongest one. I put it on him and it made a huge difference. It didn’t stop him from doing his leap of death but when he hit the ground, my boy could at least keep from running into the fence. At the end of the school, anyone who used any of my bridles and liked the response of it had the option to purchase or return it. The young man used it for three days, and at the end of the clinic brought it back to me. I said, “You got to be kidding me. That horse worked a hundred times better with my bit than he did with yours.” He said, “I agree but we can’t afford it, so thank you for letting me borrow it.” When I handed it back and said, “it’s yours,” tears ran down his face and he nodded, as did I, and we parted ways. Last week we met again and the leaping lizard was gone. Somehow he managed to have a decent horse this time and things had changed. He has been winning in the Jr. and High School divisions, and as a matter of fact, he is the dominant roper in his area. His dad was there watching, and he doesn’t rope. Even though this kid is now winning, he wanted to know what the next step was to getting better. He now had a horse that could hold position for a series of swings. He has roped so much he has learned to feel his tip and his new horse actually slows down by himself when this kid starts his delivery. So after identifying all of those good things, the next step is timing. I explained to him that the goal was when the legs are all the way back, swing forward. I explained to him that what he was about to try and master was very difficult, and there was no telling how long it might take, but it has to be learned in order to reach the top level. He worked on it on every steer all three days, and missed almost every one. He never weakened. He would look at me and say, “the legs were all the way forward when my rope got there, weren’t they?” and I would say yes, and he would try again. Finally, it was the end of the third day of the school and we had the student

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draw pot. My boy drew a good header that turned all three steers and handled them perfectly. My young student followed all three all the way across the arena and missed all three. His dad came out of the stands and said I had ruined the boy. Before I got there he caught almost every time and had been winning. His father said that he didn’t always catch both feet, but he almost always caught something and I had ruined that. Before I could speak, his father stormed off and this super special kid looked at me and smiled and said, “I almost did it on the last one, didn’t I?” I said, “almost”, and my boy said, “I felt it and the next time you come back I’m going to be able to do it.” He smiled and said, “you’ll have to forgive my father. He’s very emotional and he’s used to me catching but because he doesn’t rope he doesn’t understand what were doing.” When people talk about success, they say that some people have what’s called “it.” Either you have “it” or you don’t, and you know what they’re talking about? The willingness to give up what you’ve got for a chance to get better

when you try to improve your lot in life. An extreme example is an alcoholic who feels terrible when he goes through treatment and most people fail because they think, “the heck with this. If I would just start drinking again, I won’t feel like this.” Their quality of life was terrible and their life was in ruins because they had abused alcohol, but they’re not willing to get worse for a short time in order to get better for the rest of their life. Without exception you will go backward and things will get worse when you try to make changes. The unknown is scary, and it’s easy to settle for what you have. That’s comfortable, but is it good enough? Is mediocre what you really want in life? Just because everyone else is middle of the road and you just happen to be a little better, you’re telling me that is what you’re willing to settle for? It’s very difficult for me to relate to that kind of thinking. Most people, when trying to make changes, at the first sign of adversity will immediately back out and go right back to what they had because they’re not willing to get worse to get better.

You think we were born to be mediocre, middle of the road, or just ok? Of course not! We were born with the ability to become whatever we put our minds to and accomplish great things. What a wonderful quality to possess at any age, let alone as a teenager, and if a person is willing to do that in life the sky’s the limit. As sure as the sun is going to come up tomorrow, that’s how sure I am that this kid is going to do great things. So somewhere in the southern United States there is a kid and he’s probably missing steers while you’re reading this, but it won’t be like that forever. Believe me, when he gets it figured out, someone will have to deal with him because he’s willing to do what most people aren’t. I promise you he will be rewarded with great things because of that kind of thinking, and you will be as well if a person is willing to endure CR IN HOUSE PROOF some hardship along the way. Sometimes we have to take one step back to move two steps forward. Until Next Month Thanks for your time

Walt Woodard

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points and Shootouts than affiliate and qualifier ropings. The first Regional of the year is a one day roping August 21 in Franklin, Georgia produced by Ed Allen. Franklin Thomas will produce the next NTRL Regional in Perry, Georgia as he did last year on October 8 & 9 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds during the Georgia State Fair. Memphis Regional in Memphis, Tennessee has moved up a week to November 6 & 7. We are working on adding a 6th Regional in Elm City, North Carolina on November 13 & 14. Franklin Thomas produces the Southeast Regional in Marianna, Florida on November 20 & 21, and the last will be the Northeast Regional in Bristol, Tennessee November 27 & 28. Lots of prizes, cash, USTRC Regional Shootouts and NTRL National Shootouts will be given away at each of these regionals. If you have any questions, as always, please feel free to call me at the office anytime. Mandy Wolfe NTRL Secretary

As I am writing this article and am completely exhausted, I realize that I have been to seven ropings in the last nine weekends, either producing them or working at them. It makes me realize how much we really need to appreciate ropers that take the time to spend their ‘free’ time at one of our ropings. They could be home catching up from the work week they just had, spending time with family, going on vacations, or just doing the things that never get done because they are gone all the time. In addition, they spend their hard earned money on entry fees instead of anywhere else. Thank you to all ropers who support the NTRL. We truly do appreciate everything you do. I have included the VIP points up to this point. There are still plenty of opportunities to earn VIP points and put you in contention for the $5,000 cash prize at the end of the year to be presented during the NTRL Finals in January 2011. This year we have more VIP members than in the past and have a wider range of ropers with VIP points they have earned. Please continue to encourage producers to keep having the VIP ropings. By the time you get this issue the Eastern Regionals will be coming up in a few days. I hope everyone is taking advantage of their Flex Earning and Regional Shootouts that they have won at the NTRL ropings. Don’t forget that all NTRL ropings are USTRC affiliated and that All earnings count toward Flex Earnings and at many of the ropings USTRC Regional Shootouts are awarded. We wish all ropers the best at the Eastern Regionals. This year there are 5 NTRL Regionals already on the schedule with a 6th one a possibility. Regionals offer more VIP

VIP POINT STANDINGS Includes March 13 Campbell, NY, March 20 Lake City, FL, March 27 Nicholls, GA, April 10 Campbell, NY, May 1 Campbell, NY Steve Waltz Marvin Snyder Steve Short David Snyder Franklin Thomas Todd Feaser Don Strope Gene Carnes Ran West

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JULY 3, 2010 Gay, GA 3-4, 2010 Mt. Morris, PA

A QC Arena

Todd Harris

A Yost Arena

Duane Yost

17, 2010 Campbell, NY

A Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

17, 2010 Green Cove Spgs, FL

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Scott Elliott

24, 2010 Union City, PA

A Everwind Ranch Arena

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AUGUST 6, 2010 Bridgeport, WV 7-8, 2010 Miami, FL

Maynard Buckles i Maynard Thoreau, New Mexico

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Larry Tucker

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14, 2010 Campbell, NY

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Will & Kathie Osburn

21, 2010 Green Cove Spgs, FL

A Gustafson Farms

Scott Elliott

21, 2010 Franklin, GA

R Heard County Ag Center

Ed Allen

28, 2010 Union City, PA

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18, 2010 Campbell, NY

A Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

18, 2010 Dubin, GA

A Lawrence County Arena

Todd Harris

OCTOBER 8-9, 2010 Perry, GA

R Georgia National Fairgrounds

Franklin Thomas

16, 2010 Campbell, NY

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Will & Kathie Osburn

23, 2010 Franklin, GA

A Heard County Ag Center

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R Parker Arena

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Will & Kathie Osburn

20 & 21, 2010 Marianna, FL

R Jackson County Ag Center

Thomas/ Elliott

27 & 28, 2010 Bristol, TN

R McPherson Arena

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13, 2010 Campbell, NY

DECEMBER 4, 2010 Hawkinsville, GA 11, 2010 Campbell, NY

A Harness Arena

Todd Harris

A Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

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Everwind Ranch Indoor Arena

Union City, PA July 24 Books open 1:00 p.m. Rope at 2:00 p.m. June 19 August 28 July 24 September 11 #12 4 HD - $20/roper #12 VIP 4 HD - $20/roper #11 4 HD - $20/roper #10 3 HD - $20/roper #9 3 HD - $20/roper #8 3 HD - $20/roper All ropings are progressive after one. NTRL Shootouts to all Average Winners

Info and Directions Call: Mike Wurst 814/434-3725 Chris Papotnik 814/964-0088

Gustafson Farms Covered Arena Green Cove Springs, FL July 17 & Aug. 21 Books open 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10 a.m.

#12 Handicap Up & Down #11 #10 #9 Handicap Down Only (capped at #5 Elite)

All ropings are: Pick1, Draw 1 for $60 Can enter 3x for a total of 6 partners Following the #9 will be a #12 VIP 75% Payback Breast Collars to High Point Header & Heeler

For More Info and Directions: Scott Elliott 386/867-1299

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UPCOMING EVENTS Yost Arena 4–T Mt. Morris, PA Arena July 3 & 4 Bridgeport, WV Friday, August 6 Books open 5:00 p.m. Rope at 6:00 p.m.

#11 SLIDE Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9. Enter 1 draw 1 for $70 Can do this 3 times for a total of 6 partners. VIP #12 / #10 – 75% payback Enter 2 times, $30 Roper Immediately following #11 Slide NTRL National Shootouts to 1st – 3rd in the Average

Books open at 9:30 a.m. Rope at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 3 Open 4 HD - $25/roper #11 3 HD - $20/roper #13 4 HD - $25/roper #9 3 HD - $20/roper VIP Roping $25/roper - 75% Payback Sunday July 4 Open 4 HD - $25/roper #10 3 HD - $20/roper #12 4 HD - $25/roper #8 3 HD - $20/roper Drawpot option in every roping NTRL National Shootouts to all Average Winners

For More Info and Directions: John Johnson 423/340-0640

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South Florida Team Roping Association Presents

South Florida Championships Tropical Park Equestrian Center Miami, Florida August 7-8, 2010 Books open 7:30 a.m. • Action starts 9:00 a.m. daily Saturday, August 7 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap VIP #12 and #10 #12 Handicap #11 Handicap

Sunday, August 8 #10 Handicap #9 Handicap #8 Handicap

Stalls: Mandatory stall rental $20 plus stall bedding. First come, first served basis. NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st – 5th in all ropings USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to 1st in all ropings

For More Info: Ivan Hernandez 954/687-6231 Cash only – on-site entry. 2010 USTRC Membership Required NTRL memberships FREE with USTRC Membership.

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Open (with #15 Incentive) Pick 1, Draw 1, $100/roper. Enter 2 times maximum. 5-steer, progressive after 1. #15 Handicap $45/roper. Enter 6 times. 4-steer, progressive after 1. #14 team - 1.5 sec. off #13 & Under team - 3 sec. off #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $45/roper. Enter 8 times maximum. 4-steer, progressive after 1. #12 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #13 #11 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #12 #10 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #11 #9 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #10 #8 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #9 Top 20 teams to short round of each division. #10 division capped at an Elite #6 #9 division capped at an Elite #5 VIP #12 & #10 run at same time. $40/roper. Enter each roping maximum 2 times. 75% Payback 4-steer, progressive after 1. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at #4) $135/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3. 3-steer, progressive after 1. #7 team - 2 sec. off #6 & under team - 3 sec. off No incentive Top 20 teams to the short round.

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Lots of Prizes & Cash USTRC Regional Shoot-Outs NTRL National Shoot-Outs Look for complete format and details in August issue of The SuperLooper and The Roping Pen For More Info and Directions: Ed Allen 256/749-0541 2010 USTRC Membership Required

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Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp! March 13 April 10 May 1 June 5 July 17 OPEN #8 #12 #9 #11 #10 #12 VIP

August 14 September 18 October 16 November 13 FINALS* December 11

4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite) 4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper- Enter 2x 2010 USTRC Membership Required. *Must have attended 5 out of the 9 regular ropings in the series to attend Finals.

Info and Directions Call: Will Osburn 607/527-8640 email: osburnarena@aol.com TRIAD numbers only

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RESULTS & PHOTOS NTRL Florida Truck Roping Jacksonville, Florida May 1-2, 2010 #10 Cash Roping Average winners Damian Valdera (Miami, FL) / Noel Vigil (Miami, FL)

7 Header Average Winners, Jill Cooper (Franklin, TN) / Jimmy Tanner (Tifton, GA)

Truck Winner, Noel Vigil (Miami, FL) with James Miller from Reinsman

Memphis in May NTRL Roping

Saddle Winners, Jaret Nobles (Barnwell, SC), Rhonda Ellison (Calera, AL), Kelli Corbin (Baldwin, FL), Paulette Bowers (Clewiston, FL), Rudy Medlock (Palatka, FL)

Memphis, Tennessee May 7-8, 2010

#13 Average Winners, Len Jones (Shorter, AL) / Ty Ferrell (Sikeston, MO)

Bonus Roping Saddle Winners, J.B. Hickerson (Trenton, TN), Brian White (Scotts Hill, TN), Mike Persinger (Jonesborough, TN), Dorie Lund (Lynchburg, TN)

#10 Average Winners, Jason LaRue (Baghdad, KY) / Bruce Barnett (West Plains, MO)

Rope for the Saddles & Cash Andalusia, Alabama May 15-16, 2010 #11 Average Winners, Will Hancock (Coldwater, MS) / Stuart Bigbee (Tuscumbia, AL)

#10 Average Winners Robby Green (Alpine, AL) / Will Batchelor (Hogansville, GA)

High Point #3 & Below Header, T.J. Allen (Dadeville, AL) and High Point #3 & Below Heeler, Lukas Taylor (Kinston, AL)

High Point #5 Header, Don Bullard (Andalusia, AL) and High Point #5 Heeler, John White (Bonifay, FL) Rope for the Saddles & Cash Winners

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COWBOY CONVERSIONS & Cactus Saddle Challenge Rusk County Expo • Henderson, Texas Saturday, July 3, 2010 6 SADDLE & BREAST COLLAR 28 Fancy

Saddles

BLOWOUT

Breast Collars

Books open at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:30 a.m.

ALL PRIZES GUARANTEED #6 Saddle Roping #3 Cap $100/roper • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Breast Collars + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash 5th Breast Collars + Cash 6th Breast Collars + Cash

#8 with #4 Cap #10 with #9 Incentive 4-Head Saddle Roping #6 Cap • 4-Head 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

$100/roper • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 Cactus Saddles + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Breast Collars + Cash

$100/roper • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Breast Collars + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash

#9 Incentive 1st Breast Collars

CASH ONLY • TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

For more information: Curtis McKnight 936/674-6007 • Tyler McKnight 936/366-5087 Sponsors Cowboy Trailer Sales & Cowboy Conversions Crockett, Texas 936/546-2467 142 / JULY 2010

Bloomer Trailers Smokin' Ropes

Cactus Saddlery Greenville, Texas 866/605-6567

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FRIDAY FRIDAY

JULY JULY9,9,2010 2010 #13 #13WARMUP WARMUP w/#5 Floor & &#8#8Cap w/#5 Floor Cap

(No(No One Under One Under#5#5 or Over #8 #8 Can Rope) or Over Can Rope) PickPick 1/Draw 1—$100/Man—$50/Run 1/Draw 1—$100/Man—$50/Run Enter Up Up to 2toTimes forfor a Total Enter 2 Times a Totalofof44Runs Runs NoNo Pre-Entry Pre-Entry

Books Open 6:30 Books Open 6:30pm pm Rope 7:30 Rope 7:30pm pm 70% Payback(Guaranteed) (Guaranteed) 70% Payback

TrophyRoping RopingSaddle Saddletoto Trophy HighPoint PointRoper Roper High Saturday!! OnOnSaturday!! WATCH UPCOMING ROPING:AUGUST AUGUST2727&&28TH 28TH WATCH FOR FOR UPCOMING ROPING: USTRC Triad Numbers Used USTRC Triad Numbers Used

SATURDAY SATURDAY

JULY10, 10,2010 2010 JULY #15Roping Roping #15

w#5 HeaderFloor Floor&&#7#7Heeler Heeler Floor w#5 Header Floor (NoHeader HeaderUnder Under#5#5 (No oror HeelerUnder Under#7#7Can CanRope) Rope) Heeler

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w#6 w#6 Header Header&&Heeler HeelerCap Cap

(No Header Header or Can Rope) (No orHeeler HeelerOver Over#6#6 Can Rope) Pick 1/Draw 1/Draw1—$200/Man—$100/Run 1—$200/Man—$100/Run Enter Up of of 4 Runs Enter Up to to22Times Timesfor fora aTotal Total 4 Runs No NoPre-Entry Pre-Entry

amam Books Open Open99am/Rope am/Rope10:00 10:00 80% Payback (Guaranteed) Payback(Guaranteed) 80% Sample Payout (Saturday) Sample Payoutwith with150 150Teams Teams (Saturday) 1st Place $ 8,640/$ 4,320 Each 1st Place $ 8,640/$ 4,320 Each 2nd Place $ 5,760/$ 2,880/Each 2nd Place $ 5,760/$ 2,880/Each 3rd $ $4,560/$ 2,280/Each 3rd Place Place 4,560/$ 2,280/Each 4th Place $ 3,360/$ 1,680/Each 4th Place $ 3,360/$ 1,680/Each 5th $ $1,680/$ 840/Each 5thPlace Place 1,680/$ 840/Each

Cowboy Collection Tack&&Arena Arena ƕƕ 11300 11300 N. N. FM Cowboy Collection Tack FM 148 148 ƕƕ Terrell, Terrell,TXTX75160 75160 For More info: Curt Crawford (903) 461–2943 ƕ Jeff Smith (972) 897-2193 For More info: Curt Crawford (903) 461–2943 ƕ Jeff Smith (972) 897-2193

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presents

TRUCK AND CASH BLOWOUT

a.m. n 8:00 e p o s .m. Book 9:00 a e s o l C .m. 9:30 a t a e p Ro ys

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July 17 - 18, 2010 NRS Training Center • Decatur, Texas Duramax Diesel Chevrolet Crew Cab Dually 12 Master Buckles Lots of Cash! Sunday #10

Saturday #7 Capped at #4 • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 • 3-head for $150/roper May enter 3 times for a total of 9 runs

#8 Capped at #4E • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 • 3-head for $150/roper May enter 3 times for a total of 9 runs 4E cannot draw together

#9 Capped at #5E • Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 • 3-head for $150/roper May enter 3 times for a total of 9 runs 4E & 5E cannot draw together There will be a handicap: 1 second off for every team under in all 3 ropings.

S ALL PRIZE EED! T N A R A U G 144 / JULY 2010

Capped at #6 • Pick Partners Only 4-head for $50/roper May enter 9 times F Truck will be given to the high point roper of any 2 ropings. F Must rope in at least 2 ropings to qualify. F May rope in more than 2 ropings, but can only count points for 2 to win truck. F In case of a tie, truck will be decided on the number of times placed. F Buckles will be given to Average winners of each roping. F Points will be given to 1st and 2nd in the round and 1st through 10th in the Average of each roping. F Cash payoff will be according to number of teams in each roping. F There will be a cut off time in the 1st round of each roping. F TRIAD numbers only. F Must have USTRC card. F USTRC rules apply (except dress code). F Winner responsible for TTL. F CASH ONLY except Gold Plus members. F For more info call Monty Stockard

940.781.9358

#11 No cap • Pick Partners Only 4-head for $50/roper May enter 9 times

#12 No cap • Pick Partners Only 4-head for $50/roper May enter 9 times

OVER $60,000 PAID OUT AT LAST ROPING

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Broken Horn Productions JuLY 24, 2010 TEAM ROPING 70% PAYBACK

Good Mexican Cattle

FOuR STATES FAIRGROuNdS EquINE CENTER TExARKANA, ARKANSAS

#6 dRAwPOT CAPPEd AT #3

CACTUS SADDLE AWARDED TO HIGH POINT ROPER OF THE DAY CLASSIC ROPE BAG AWARDED TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF EACH ROPING Negative Coggins required TRIAD numbers only Must have current USTRC card

Enter 1, Draw 3 or Draw all 4 for $160/roper Enter 2x max.

#8 dRAwPOT CAPPEd AT #4 Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roper Enter 2x max.

#10 dRAwPOT CAPPEd AT #6 Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper Enter 3x max.

#11 ROPING 4 for $100/team Enter Up!

www.brokenhornteamroping.com

Books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 9:30 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. Books will close for following ropings before short-go of previous roping RV hook-ups and stalls available For more information contact Tyler Barton 903.826.2722 or Lindsey Barton 903.490.5741

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11th Annual $50,000 PIONEER DAYS Big Bucks Shoot-out July 23-24, 2010 • Farmington, Utah Legacy Center les 6 Sadd les 8 Buck

TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

Saturday, July 24

Friday, July 23 Sign up 9:00 a.m., Rope 10:00 a.m.

Low Entr y Fees

Books close 9:30 a.m. - Rope at 10:00 a.m. Jr. Roping

Open - 100% Payback

15 years old & under • $100/roper Pick 1, Draw 3 or Draw all 4 Buckles to the Average Winners

Pick 1, Draw 1 • $200/roper • Enter 2x

Pro/Am Draw 3 for $150/roper or Draw 6 for $300/roper (Amateur = #4 & under header or #5 & under heeler) All ropers will draw with a PRCA caliber roper Sign up 6:00 p.m., Rope 7:00 p.m.

#11 Big Bucks capped at #6 • Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper • Enter 4 times

Payoff for #11 Roping Handicaps $5,000 to High Point Roper in a leather briefcase. #11 teams - 0 sec. off Average #10 teams - 1 sec. off 1st • $5,000 #9 teams - 2 sec. off 2nd • $3,000 #8 teams - 3 sec. off 3rd • $2,000 4th • $1,000 Buckles to Average Winners 5th • $600 in all ropings 6th • $400

Books close 11:00 a.m. - Rope at 12:00 noon

#4 and under Big Bucks Championships Books close at 11:00 a.m. • Rope at 12:00 noon • Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100/roper • Enter 4 times

#4 and under Payoff $5,000 to High Point Roper Short Barrier in a leather briefcase. 2 Arenas Used Both Days Average 1st • Master Saddles + $2,000 #4 and under 2nd • Master Saddles + $1,000 Handicapp 3rd • Master Saddles + $800 #8 = 0 $5,000 4th • Master Buckles + $600 #7 = -1 5th • Master Buckles + $400 To High #6 = -2 Point Roper 6th • Master Buckles + $200

GENERAL INFORMATION: Cash or credit cards. Average Payout guaranteed at 350 teams but may be increased according to the number of teams. Points for High Point roper will be determined as follows: Top 20 in Average and Fast Times in each rotation. For stalls, call 801/599-1238 Motels: Best Western Cotton Tree 801/292-7666 - Country Inn & Suites 801/292-8100 - La Quinta 801/776-6700 - Motel 6 801/298-0289

For info. call

Trailer Winners ‘03 - Buzz Bates ‘04 - Zane Neilson ‘05 - Jim White ‘06 - Faron Olsen ‘07 - Quinn Kessler ‘08 - Seth Webber '09 - Hadley Dunn

Partner Finding Service

Zane Dansie • 801/599-1238 ZD Cattle Company

8th Annual Robbers Roost Team Roping Classic 2-HORSE SLANT TRAILER TO HIGH POINT ROPER

August 12-14, 2010 • Price, UT Carbon County Fairgrounds

Thursday Night: RANDY FINKBINER MEMORIAL ROPING 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!

Friday

Roping Handicaps

Sign up 9 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m. #8 teams - 0 #11 Handicap Over 40 • Pick 1, Draw 3 #7 teams - 1 or Draw all 4 for $100/roper • Enter 2x #6 teams - 3 followed by #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.

CASH ONLY

#10 TRAILER ROPING

sec. off sec. off sec. off

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.

TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

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 2-horse slant load trailer! Winner responsible for TT&L

For info. call

146 / JULY 2010

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 11 a.m. #10 Handicap Trailer Roping Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100 Enter 4 times for a total of 12 partners Capped at a #6

Zane Dansie • 801/599-1238 ZD Cattle Company

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July 24-25, 2010 Carthage, Missouri • Lucky J Arena Directions: From I-44 to N. U.S. 71, exit U.S. 71 at HH (Fir Road). Go approximately 3.5 miles east on Fir Road to arena.

Saturday, July 24

Sunday, July 25

Books open 4:00 p.m. - Rope at 5:00 p.m.

Books open 8:00-9:00 a.m. - Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#13 w/#12 Inc.

#11 w/#10 Inc.

#10 Pick/Draw w/#8 Inc.

$40/roper No entry limit 4 head

$3,000 ADDED

#8 Pick/Draw

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all • $150/roper Enter 5 times

Must be entered by 7:00 p.m.

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 $100/roper • Enter 3X 3 head Buckles to Average winners

Saddles to Average winners & Buckles to Incentive winners of the #10

General Info Host Hotel Super 8 417/359-9000 Ask for Rope the Ozarks rate

• Cash only entries • USTRC TRIAD numbers only • USTRC dress code • Must have current USTRC card to enter • Cards will be available for purchase at roping • Stalls are limited, first-come, first-served.

Produced by Rope The Ozarks For more information call Kevin Hall 417/547-3406 148 / JULY 2010

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TeeA Woolman Productions company that excels in producing high quality team roping events.

July 30-August 1, 2010

Deep South Roping • Mercedes, TX Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show/Rodeo Arena

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.

#8 & #10: Enter 1, Draw 2, or Draw 3 for $150/roper • Enter 4x #11: Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $120/roper • Enter 4x All Ropings Are Progressive On 1 Friday, July 30 #11 Handicap, 4-hd capped at #6 Elite Enter at 5:00 PM Rope at 6:30 PM #11 - straight time #10 - 1 sec. off #9 - 2 sec. off #8 - 3 sec. off #7 & under - 4 sec. off

#8 & #10 Payoff:

#11 Payoff

Cherry Creek & Tee Woolman Performance Horses Mont Belvieu, TX

Selling & Training

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

- Cash + Saddles - Cash + Buckles - Cash + Buckles - Cash - Cash - Cash

Sunday, Aug. 1 #8 Handicap, 3-hd capped at #4 Elite Enter at 7:30 AM Rope at 9:30 AM #8 - Straight time #7 - 1 sec. off #6 - 2 sec. off #5 - 3 sec. off #4 & under - 4 sec. off

Saturday, July 31 #10 Handicap, 4-hd capped at #6 Enter at 7:30 AM Rope at 9:30 AM #10 - Straight time #9 - 1 sec. off #8 - 2 sec. off #7 - 3 sec. off #6 & under - 4 sec. off

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

- Cash + Saddles - Cash + Saddles - Cash + Saddles - Cash + Buckles - Cash + Buckles - Cash + Buckles - Cash + Buckles

8th - Cash + Buckles 9th - Cash + Buckles 10th - Cash + Buckles 11th - 15th - Cash + Rope Bags

1st Round & Short Round CASH PAYBACK

325.423.0336

Trailers Unlimited 979.732.8686

Cash, Mastercard or Visa ONLY, (added 3% charge) TRIAD numbers only - Must have current USTRC card

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Tee Woolman Productions P.O. Box 789, Llano, Texas 78643 Tee Woolman 325/423-0336 John Williams 281/221-9353

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Friday, August 6 All Events at the Spicer Gripp Event Center 8 AM Senior Steer Roping - $1,000 Added 1 PM All Girl Team Roping - $2,000 Added Enter on-site • Books open at 11 AM CASH ONLY 4-head/progressive on 2 $250/team • Enter 3 times saturday, August 7 All Events at the Spicer Gripp Event Center 8 AM BJM Invitational Steer Roping $10,000 Added 2nd Go-Rounds Only 10 AM Invitational Calf Roping $20,000 Added 10 AM Preliminary Rounds - Kids Dummy Roping 1 PM Kids Dummy Roping Finals in the arena - 3 age groups (5 & Under, 6-8, 9-11) 2 PM Pro-Am Team Roping Amateur #5 & Below USTRC or WSTR

Sunday, August 8 All Events at the Spicer Gripp Event Center Open Team Roping 10 AM Whiteface $30,000 Added 6-head/progressive on 2 $1,200/team • Enter once Limited to first 60 teams PAID IN FULL 1 PM Empty Saddle Tribute Short-Rounds - Top 12 in Each Event Whiteface

Open Team Roping Short-Round Calf Roping Short-Round All Girl Team Roping Short-Round Senior Steer Roping Short-Round 1st Half Pro Calf Roping Match Monty Lewis vs. Tuff Cooper

Invitational Steer Roping Progressive Round 2nd Half CINCH Pro Calf Roping Invitational Steer Roping Short-Round

7 PM Friday & Saturday INTRODUCTION OF ROPERS & DANCE WITH JAKE HOOKER & THE OUTSIDERS Team Ropers mail entries & fees to: Spicer Gripp P.O. Box 2237 Hereford, TX 79045 Deadline: Friday, July 15, 2010 For more information on ropings call 806.364.7470 www.spicergripp.com

Additional Events Friday, Aug. 6 Shot-Gun Start 11 AM Beef Capital of the World 4-Man Golf Scramble Saturday, Aug. 7 Beef Cook Off – Call 806.681.7278 or 806.344.5114 for more info. Sunday, Aug. 8 9 AM – Cowboy Church with Steve Friskup

SPICER GRIPP MEMORIAL ROPING Hereford, Texas • August 6-8, 2010

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$$$

CM 2-HORSE TRAILERS TO HIGH POINT ROPER IN #8 AND #10!

Saturday, July 31, 2010 #8 & #10 Pick/Draw

1 Day, 2 Trailers! 4 Saddles, 8 Buckles!

Nacogdoches County Expo Center • Nacogdoches, TX #8 w/4 cap, Pick one/Draw two, or Draw three, $150/roper, 3-head, P/A 1 Books open 8:00 a.m. - Close at 9:00 a.m. SHARP! #10 w/#9 Incentive and #5 Elite cap, 4-head, P/A 1, Pick one/Draw two or Draw three, $150/roper Roping will start when #8 ends, but not before 3:00 p.m.

Custom Gist buckles to Incentive winners Custom Gist buckles to high point girl in each roping Prizeline (each roping) 1st - Custom Running P saddles & cash 2nd - Custom Gist buckles & cash 3rd-8th - Cash & Points for trailers 9th-30th - Points for trailers

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F Current USTRC card required for prizes & payout F TRIAD numbers only F 3-second leg penalty F Current negative Coggins required F Cash only, no tabs–no exceptions F Top 50 teams to short round F Any ties will be roped off F Cash prizes to average places

F Saddle winners receive 8% of roper’s pot, so non-saddle winners win more cash! F Trailer winners responsible for $60 tag & registration fee F Covered arena with large over-head fans. Stalls available if needed. F 2 points for fast time in short go & points for 3 fastest times in the first round F Must catch in short round to receive points for trailers (except fast-time points) Contact Information: Timmy Harris 936/569-3326 C • 936/347-2814 H Terry Chandler 936/556-1958 C • 936/347-2693 H SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 153

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HERITAGE DAYS CHAMPIONSHIPS presented by

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July 31, 2010 • Las Vegas, New Mexico Santa Fe Trail Event Center

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I-25 Northbound, Exit 347 TRIAD numbers only Current USTRC membership required

Saturday, July 31

Prizes - #10 Trailer Roping

I #5 and Under Saddle Roping Draw 3 for $125/roper • 3-head, progressive May enter twice

Books open at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m. Clint Mortenson Buckles to Average Winners Running P Saddle to High Point Roper I #10 Handicapped Pick or Draw Trailer Roping

Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150 May enter 5 times for a total of 15 partners. Books Open at 9:00 a.m. Close at 11:30 a.m. • Rope at 12:00 noon.