SuperLooper-March 2010 by Western Sports Publishing

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FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

by Ben Clements

USTRC Announcements

By the Numbers

Gold Plus Report

Champions Profile

by John Findlay by Shawn Vargas

Barrie Smith and Lari Dee Guy

Top Tips with Rickey Green

Create a Winning Atmosphere

USTRC Championship Results 62 70 80

Heart of Texas Championships Bayou Championships Arizona Championships

by Allen Bach

Horse Health — EPM: Neurological Disease of Horses by Cortney Henderson, DVM, MS, DACVS

Team Roping — A Conduit to Greatness by Melinda Clements

Upcoming Event— Northern California Classic

USTRC On Tap

US Open Tour Standings

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arch is upon us and I am ready — I have had enough winter. I don’t mind cold weather, but I just don’t want it to be cold all the time. I am ready for sweat, sunshine and warmth. I recently had a conversation with my sister that set me to thinking. I won’t go into the complete details of the conversation, but she did give me a different perspective on a situation involving a close friend. If you are like me, sometimes, we are too quick to judge without knowing the whole story. I know this might have happened to me in this situation and her talk made me open my mind. The power of the mind is an awesome thing. God created us as individuals with the ability to think. Henry Ford said, “Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is the probable reason why so few engage in it.” It was good for me to see things in a new light, or perhaps a better way to put it, to see this from another’s eyes. I am a very zealous person and try to embrace each day with a positive attitude and try to be enthusiastic about what each day will bring. All of us have a sort of passion that burns within us, but we must not let that passion cloud or construe our thoughts. It is crucial for us to look at life and situations from every angle and to consider them from another’s shoes. So where is all of this going? Because of my passion, and my enthusiasm for life and what I am doing, I sometimes do not think about things from another perspective. I only think about what is going on with me and how whatever it is affects me. I need to work on remembering that the whole world does not revolve around me. I am really a pretty insightful, thoughtful and caring person, but because I get caught up in what is going on in my life, I tend to neglect thinking about others and how my actions will either directly or indirectly affect them. I think this probably applies to all of us. After my conversation with my sister I read an email from my dad. It was something that really hit home because I am always striving to be a better person. The email was titled “Handbook for 2010.” As I read through it, I realized that once again God works and speaks in mysterious ways. Here was a conversation and an email that drove home a point that I had been missing. Read this “Handbook for 2010” and I am sure it will strike a nerve in you.

HANDBOOK 2010 HEALTH: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. 4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy. 5. Make time to pray. 6. Play more games.

MARCH 2010 7. Read more books than you did in 2009. 8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. 9. Sleep for 7 hours. 10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile. PERSONALITY: 11. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 12. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. 13. Don’t over do. Keep your limits. 14. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 15. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip. 16. Dream more while you are awake 17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. 18. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness. 19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others. 20. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present. 21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. 23. Smile and laugh more. 24. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. SOCIETY: 25. Call your family often. 26. Each day give something good to others. 27. Forgive everyone for everything. 28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. 29. Try to make at least three people smile each day. 30. What other people think of you is none of your business. 31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. LIFE: 32. Do the right thing! 33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful. 34. GOD heals everything. 35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 37. The best is yet to come. 38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it. 39. Happiness starts within. So, be happy.

If I apply this list to my life and what my sister was trying to tell me it makes perfect sense. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Keep negative thoughts or things you cannot control out of your mind. Be positive and that positivity will radiate to others. Bad things are going to happen and people are going to screw up so be willing to forgive. In the whole scheme of things, it probably won’t matter in the end. Do the right thing and put your trust in God. Smile in every situation and most importantly, be happy. Happiness starts within and it is contagious. Be the one to infect others. I am challenging not only myself, but you also, to be a better person and that is just the way it is….

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SHOOT-OUT FUND UPDATE March is roaring in like a lion and so is the USTRC with a spring schedule chock full of great team roping events. The new payout structure for this year has been remarkable. Ropers have enjoyed winning larger checks and making more money when they hit the pay window. The USTRC Shoot-Out Fund is at $220,000. Roping is on the move and the USTRC invites you to get on board. There are tons of great events this month and you will be completely satisfied with the production, the hospitality and the outstanding payout. March is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time (in some places) and the beginning of spring, so it is the month when we can really get out and get some practice and start hitting some ropings. Daylight Savings Time starts March 14 and spring begins March 20, so although the month comes in like a lion it will truly be out like a lamb. Make your plans to load up on USTRC Flex Earnings because the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR) will be here before you know it. The Cinch NFTR will start October 23 and end on October 31. Rope up and get ready because you certainly don’t want to miss out.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Seconds Off! Effective March 1, 2010 ropers classified as a #3 and below will be eligible to receive “seconds off” in the #8 Pick/Draw division only. USTRC has often been criticized for not using the #2 and #3 classification levels more widely. Naturally, the system, which includes voting members, is guarded against under classifying a roper. No one wants to get it wrong, especially on the low side. Over the past couple of years USTRC has made a concerted effort to more broadly utilize the lower end of the classification scale. That means giving more beginner ropers the benefit of the doubt when it comes to assigning first time classifications. The most difficult ropers to classify are the #3 and below ropers. The vast majority of these ropers are classified over the phone and then validated via a threesignature certificate. When first classified, most of these ropers are just beginning to compete. Some will advance extremely quickly while others struggle to gain confidence and thus are slower to improve. Each beginner/novice classification category (#1 through #4) has a very fine line separating skill levels. Often ropers at the beginning stages can improve two skill levels just through repetitions in the practice arena while others hone their skills by competing at junior events or backyard competitions. Either way, there’s usually little to no performance data available making it extremely difficult to keep track of them, let alone justify a classification adjustment. That said, when a #3 or below roper shows up at a sanctioned event and performs like a #4 or #5, no one should be surprised. Although this happens only occasionally, it not only looks bad, but also usually involves that roper dominating a particular division or sometimes two. Adding insult to injury, the problem becomes magnified when the roper receives unwarranted “seconds off.” Since the beginning of “organized” classifications, tracking the progress of beginner ropers has always been a challenge. To be clear, by implementing

this policy USTRC is not saying that #3 and below ropers shouldn’t enter divisions higher than the #8 Pick/Draw. Simply put, this is a classic case of choosing the lesser of two evils. USTRC has the choice of forcing beginning ropers to compete initially with higher classification numbers and then lower their classifications, or continuing to give newcomers to our sport the benefit of the doubt. More ropers than not deserve the benefit of the doubt when it comes to assigning first time classifications. For this reason, USTRC will continue their optimistic outlook dealing with beginning ropers while doing everything possible to maintain an even playing field.

Double Numbers Effective Immediately! USTRC will no longer charge a fee for a preapproved double number. Ropers that have already paid for a preapproved double number will be refunded. Ropers that aren’t preapproved for a double number but wish to apply for one will be charged a $40 process fee.

Free Flex Earnings New for the 2010 season, Gold Spur members, which includes Lifetime members and additional family members 13 years of age or older as of January 1, 2010, will receive $1,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. These earnings have been deposited in your Flex Earnings account and may be used in any Regional Finals or National Finals Shoot-Out division...your choice! As in the past, Gold Plus members will receive $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Likewise, these earnings have been deposited in your Flex Earnings account and may be used at your discretion in any Regional Finals or National Finals Shoot-Out division. Gold Spur members that upgrade to the Gold Plus membership will receive an additional $2,000 in Flex Earnings for a total of $3,000. You may view your member services page at www.ustrc.com. Click on the “view your earnings” link on your personal page.

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USTRC

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t’s time once again, boys and girls, for Rank the Ropings! With my faithful statistical companion Counto, this daring and resourceful tracker of gains and losses will lead the search for the best and the worst of USTRC sanctioned team ropings in the United States. Return with us now to those decidedly morbid days of 2009 when it might have felt like we were being pounded by the thundering hoofs of the great horse, Silver, but nonetheless, the Lone Statistical Ranger rides again! Yes, 2009 was undeniably a bummer year for a lot of folk and team ropers were not excluded from that lot. My annual review of the 2009 roping season is a testament to that fact. While there were a lot of individual roping bright spots, the season as a whole suffered just like nearly every other business in the year of the Great Compression (as I call it). But for those of you that may be new to Rank the Ropings, just what is it that you’re going to be looking at? Rank the Ropings is my annual article that “classifies” where each of our roping producer’s roping’s rank in relationship to his or her producer peers. It’s not unlike how ropers are classified under the TRIAD System. The same way your classification number lets you know how you stand in relationship to other ropers, this ranking Table lets producers know where they stand in relationship to all the other USTRC sanctioned ropings. That’s why it is not that important for a producer’s roping to be ranked #1. Let me explain. I assume you all know that all USTRC ropings are “formatted”. That is, each producer picks what “tier” he wants his roping to be categorized in by what format he picks for the roping. There are two basic determinants of what distinguishes a format: entry fee and the number of times you are allowed to enter. There are five formats allowed at USTRC sanctioned ropings and they are summarized here in the Table. Now while being number one is neat, 12 / MARCH 2010

Entry Fee Number of Format Per Team Entries Allowed 1 $300 2 2 $200 3 3 $160 3 4 $120 3 5 $120 4

Rank the Ropings Comparing USTRC 2008/2009 Sanctioned Ropings By Roper’s Pot Rankings

it is not necessarily what a producer is looking for. Ideally, he or she would like to be ranked high relative to other ropings using the same format. If a producer’s roping does well against other ropings of the same format, it is often a good indication that that roping might want to move up in format next year. By the same token, if it does not do well, it might have bit off a little more than it could chew and would be wise to move down in format. Each entry in the Ranking Table includes what the format entry fee was, disregarding the Open and the #8 Pick/Draw which both have their own set of rules, so keep an eye on that as you scrutinize the table. I will give you the top ropings for each format a little later on in the article. 2009, as I already mentioned, was an “off” year for most USTRC producers. Overall attendance was down from 2008 to 2009, which is hardly surprising. Nonetheless, over the course of the 2009 season, ropers were awarded more than $17,000,000 in cash. That’s over $325,000 a week! There were a total of 83 ropings this last season, including the National Finals. The average roping paid out over $159,890 and that IS NOT including the National Finals. The actual total for the season, $17,254,873, was 12.2% less than the 2008, so you can see why I say 2009 was a non banner year. The Rank the Ropings Table includes only 2009 season USTRC sanctioned ropings held in either the 2008 season, 2009 season or both seasons. The ropings are ranked by what is commonly referred to in USTRC vernacular as “Roper’s Pot”. Before you all start examining your bellies, “Roper’s Pot” is the amount of cash awarded to ropers at a USTRC roping. It is the cash portion only of the awards bonanza. In other words, it does not include prizes. So with that in mind, I

direct you to columns eight and nine of this month’s Table, Ropers Pot ‘09 and ‘08, the guts of the issue. Column eight, Ropers Pot ‘09 is the amount of cash awarded, in total, at the listed ropings in the 2009 season and column nine is likewise for 2008. Column ten is simply the difference, in dollars, between 2009 and 2008 showing either positive or negative numbers. Column eleven states that same difference again, but this time as a percentage, positive or negative. Column twelve I will get to in a minute. The ropings are listed in descending order by 2009 Roper’s Pot. That means that the best paying ropings are at the top. Column one indicates those rankings. Column two was the roping’s rank in 2008. Asterisks in the ranking columns indicate ropings that did not exist in either 2009 or 2008. That is, they were either new ropings to the schedule in ‘09 or ones that were dropped in ‘09. Trying not to belabor the obvious, but doing so nonetheless, column three is the roping and its location, column four is the dates for the roping in 2009 and 2008, column five is the format entry fee for 2009 and 2008 that I went into above, and columns six and seven are the number of teams entered in each roping 2009 and 2008. Column twelve, as promised, is the roping’s rank based on its percentage difference from 2009 to 2008. The ones ranked the highest are the ones that grew the most, percentagewise. On the pretense that it will alleviate any confusion, let’s take on one roping as an example and proceed across the Table’s columns with an explanation. Let’s take the Heart of Texas Championships in Waco, TX as our case in point. You’ll find it at Number 4 on our Top 83 Roping Chart sandwiched between the Lonestar Regional in Waco at 4th and the High Plains Regional in Cheyenne, WY at 6th. The Heart of Texas Championships jumped five notches from 2008, moving from Number 9 to 4. The dates for ‘09 and ‘08 are the next column and the format team entry fee for ‘09/’08 is next

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($200). The next two columns show that the Heart of Texas roping was up by 321 teams (2,859 to 3,180) while the Roper’s Pot went from $334,809 to $369,962. That was a gain of $35,153 or 10.5%. The final column says the Heart of Texas Championships was ranked at number 10. That means that Waco’s roping was the 10th fastest growing roping in 2009 by percentage and that 9 ropings did better from ‘08 to ‘09, percentage-wise. Keep in mind that most of these ropings, if measured against every other team roping held in America, would most likely rank in everybody’s Top 100. These ropings are the cream of the crop. Most of the producers of our USTRC sanctioned ropings have spent years honing their craft. The quality and caliber of a USTRC sanctioned roping is nearly always first rate. So the measurement being taken here is a comparison of the very best this industry has to offer. Other than being a bad economic year like ‘09, the reasons a roping goes up or down is almost always a function of something the producer had little or no control over, the most often of these being the weather. But there is such a variety of factors that can impact a roping, up or down, that one year down does not negate a continually successful track record. Many of these ropings have been in existence for over 15 years. That is success all by itself. Think of all the ropings you have attended that are currently suffering from over down-sizing (i.e. they disappeared)! This Table is simply a snapshot of what happened in 2009, good, bad or indifferent. It let’s you and USTRC producers know where each roping stands relative to the other sanctioned ropings, arguably the best ropings produced in America. Now, I can get back to an overall look at 2009. The USTRC and its sanctioned roping producers can still be pretty proud of themselves. Out of 82 total ropings, not counting the National Finals, 24 awarded over $200,000 in cash! That means that nearly 30% of USTRC’s ropings were in a pretty elite category. Lots of old-timers can easily remember the day when a $200,000 roping was incredible. Fifty-four ropings topped the $100,000 level. Now think back to 1990 when the USTRC was extremely proud of the fact that the first National Finals paid out $125,000 in cash. In poverty-stricken ‘09, nearly two-thirds of all of our ropings pay at least that much. The total season team count went over 118,000 teams. The average number of teams per roping was 1,350. Think about that for a minute. When you go

To pick out the ropings that improved the to a USTRC sanctioned roping, you can most from ‘08 to ‘09 all you need do is look at expect to see, on average, 1,300 teams! And the last column on the right. It ranks the once again, the USTRC awarded over ropings by their percentage of increase or $17,000,000 cash in the ‘09 season. decrease over the last two seasons. The Please notice that the USTRC Cinch roping that grew the most in that category, by National Finals is at the bottom of the list. I far, was the Colorado Winter Championships wanted you to see it how it did but it is not in Denver. A change in format proved to be included in the rankings for obvious reasons. advantageous as the Denver roping went Its figures are included in the bottom Total from a Format 3 to a Format 2. The number of row but not in the Average row. teams increased from 1,301 to 1,603 and it’s I have covered the group aspects of our roper’s pot went from $123,834 to $187,476, a sanctioned season, now let’s look at our whopping 51.4% rise. Second in this category ropings individually. was the Central States Showdown in Lake St There was a fair amount of shuffling Louis with a 28.6% increase and third was the among our Top Ten in ‘09, with two ropings Iowa Championships in Sydney at 27.8%. dropping out. The Laughlin Team Roping Rounding out the Top Ten in this group were: Finals slipped from 6th to 13th while Lasso 4th - Tennessee Championships, 5th - South Del Sol in Scottsdale was hit hard by weather Texas Championships, 6th - Ohio Classic, 7th and a date change, falling from 8th all the - Muddy River Classic, 8th - Texas way to 25th. By contrast, one roping took a Championships, - 9th Kansas Championships giant leap in to the Top Ten. That was the and 10th - Heart of Texas Championships. 24 South Texas Championships in Katy. It went out of our 82 sanctioned ropings, or nearly from 22nd all the way up to 5th. It was such 30%, improved over the year before, quite a a succes that Katy couldn’t hold it anymore nice feat in such a substandard year. so that in 2010, it was moved to a larger And now, as promised, are the top three facility in Bryan. Another roping that ropings by Roper’s Pot for each format: (There cracked the Top Ten in 2009 for the first time were no Format 4 ropings in 2009.) Regionals, was the Oklahoma Winter Classic in Guthrie. March winter weather Roper’s Pot didn’t deter many ropers as Format Rank Roping 1 1 LoneStar Regional Finals, Waco, TX $388,657 it climbed from 17th to 2 High Plains Regional Finals, Cheyenne, WY $293,228 10th. The biggest mover 3 Southwest Regional Finals, Albuquerque, NM $292,010 within the Top Ten was the 2 1 Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships, Guthrie, OK $607,085 High Plains Regional in 2 Texas Championships, San Antonio, TX $451,112 Cheyenne. At the bottom of 3 Heart of Texas Championships, Waco, TX $369,962 3 1 Louisiana Championships, West Monroe, LA $210,176 the Top Ten in tenth in ‘08, 3 Muddy River Classic, Memphis, TN $179,270 it popped up to number six 3 Tennessee Championships, Franklin, TN $160,800 last year. 5 1 Indiana Classic, Henryville, IN $75,232 The Guthrie Shoot-Out 2 South Carolina Championships, Pelzer, SC $71,263 Championships, held 3 North Country Classic, Cannon Falls, MN $70,286 during the National Finals, not surprisingly, dominated the Format 1 easily held on to its number one spot from ropings with Lonestar taking the lead. Texas ‘08, going over the $600,000 mark. When you ropings led the Format 2’s except for Guthrie. consider the number of days over which this Tennessee can be proud of its place among roping is held, it really has quite an the Format 3’s, taking the 2nd and 3rd place advantage over the weekend ropings and spots (Memphis and Franklin, respectively) probably won’t be pressed anytime soon. behind the Louisiana Championships and the The San Antonio Texas Championships Indiana Classic in Henryville was tops among moved up to number 2 from number 3, the Format 5’s. switching places with the Lonestar Regional. So there you are, the Hot 82 of 2009. Some other big gainers outside the Top Ten The way it was in the season passed. Now in 2009 were: the Red Rock Classic in Gallup you know where the ropings you attended (21st to 12th), Chisholm Trail Classic in Enid stand in the overall scheme of things. And (27th to 18th), Arkansas Championships while you are at it, you might let those (25th to 19th), Colorado Winter producers out there know how much you Championships (55th to 30th), Iowa appreciate the work and worry they have put Championships (51st to 33rd), Tennessee into making this list of great ropings. And the Championships (53rd to 36th), and the best way to do that? Make sure you’re there Central States Showdown in Lake St Louis, again this year! MO (66th to 49th). continued on page 14 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 13

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Rank Roping Name ’09 ’08 Roping Location 1

Guthrie Shoot Out Championships Guthrie, OK Texas Championships San Antonio, TX Lonestar Regional Finals Waco, TX Heart of Texas Championships Waco, TX South Texas Championships Katy, TX High Plains Regional Finals Cheyenne, WY Southwest Regional Finals Albuquerque, NM Cowboy Capital Classic Stephenville, TX Southeast Regional Finals Tunica, MS Oklahoma Winter Classic Guthrie, OK Bayou Championships Kinder, LA Red Rock Classic Gallup, NM Laughlin Team Roping Finals Fort Mohave, AZ Eastern Regional Finals Murfreesboro, TN New Mexico Championships Albuquerque, NM Panhandle Classic Amarillo, TX Arizona Championships San Carlos, AZ Chisholm Trail Classic Enid, OK Arkansas Championships Ft. Smith, AR West Coast Regional Finals Paso Robles, CA Oklahoma Championships Guthrie, OK Northwest Regional Finals Winnemucca, NV Louisiana Championships West Monroe, LA West-Ark Classic Ft. Smith, AR Lasso Del Sol Scottsdale, AZ Kansas Championships Hutchinson, KS West Texas Championships San Angelo, TX East Texas Championships Athens, TX Pine Country Classic Flagstaff, AZ Colorado Winter Championships Denver, CO

Dates ’09/’08

Entry ’09/’08

Oct 23-30, '09 Oct 24-31, '08 Apr 16-19, '09 Apr 17-20, '08 Aug 6-9, '09 Jul 31-3, '08 Jan 9-11, '09 Jan 11-13, '08 Feb 12-15, '09 Feb 14-17, '08 Sep 4-7, '09 Aug 29-1, '08 Aug 13-16, '09 Aug 29-1, '08 May 15-17, '09 May 16-18, '08 Sep 4-7, '09 Aug 29-1, '08 Mar 13-15, '09 Mar 14-16, '08 Jan 22-25, '09 Jan 25-27, '08 May 29-31, '09 May 30-1, '08 Nov 20-23, '08 Nov 15-18, '07 Jul 9-12, '09 Jul 10-13, '08 Apr 3-5, '09 Apr 3-6, '08 Apr 30-3, '09 May 1-4, '08 Jan 22-25, '09 Jan 24-27, '08 Aug 28-30, '09 Aug 22-24, '08 Apr 10-12, '09 Apr 11-13, '08 Jun 25-28, '09 Jun 26-29, '08 Jul 2-5, '09 Jul 3-6, '08 Aug 27-30, '09 Aug 21-24, '08 Mar 20-22, '09 Mar 21-23, '08 Jul 31-2, '09 Aug 8-10, '08 Dec 27-31, '08 Dec 27-30, '07 Jun 12-14, '09 May 16-18, '08 Jun 11-14, '09 Jun 5-8, '08 Mar 6-8, '09 Feb 29-2, '08 Sep 4-7, '09 Aug 29-1, '08 Feb 6-8, '09 Feb 8-10, '08

$200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $200 $200 $300 $300 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $200 $200 $300 $300 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $160 $200 $200 $300 $300 $200 $200 $300 $300 $160 $160 $200 $200 $300 $300 $200 $160 $200 $200 $300 $300 $200 $200 $200 $160

Teams ’09 ’08

Ropers Pot ’09 ’08

Difference $ %

Rank

4,924

4,792

$607,085

$591,234

$15,851

2.7%

3,802

3,368

$451,112

$399,730

$51,382

12.9%

2,151

2,776

$388,657

$501,472

$112,815

-22.5%

3,180

2,859

$369,962

$334,809

$35,153

10.5%

2,497

2,082

$295,716

$240,368

$55,348

23.0%

1,593

1,842

$293,228

$328,861

$35,633

-10.8%

1,602

2,053

$292,010

$377,034

$85,024

-22.6%

2,439

3,063

$287,250

$364,424

$77,174

-21.2%

1,547

1,870

$286,260

$341,682

$55,422

-16.2%

2,389

2,294

$263,024

$258,848

$4,176

1.6%

2,207

2,385

$262,970

$283,736

$20,766

-7.3%

2,346

2,194

$250,737

$241,838

$8,899

3.7%

1,338

1,965

$248,458

$357,222

$108,764

-30.4%

1,967

2,091

$246,742

$264,408

$17,666

-6.7%

1,493

1,794

$236,100

$293,352

$57,252

-19.5%

1,972

2,052

$234,178

$245,272

$11,094

-4.5%

2,000

2,673

$233,768

$318,054

$84,286

-26.5%

2,112

2,224

$231,059

$213,375

$17,684

8.3%

1,939

1,988

$221,302

$223,244

$1,942

-0.9%

1,145

1,422

$220,094

$271,570

$51,476

-19.0%

1,916

1,865

$215,720

$213,314

$2,406

1.1%

1,105

1,144

$212,053

$222,160

$10,107

-4.5%

2,120

1,992

$210,176

$202,142

$8,034

4.0%

1,896

2,035

$204,695

$226,280

$21,585

-9.5%

1,262

2,038

$198,974

$336,399

$137,425

-40.9%

1,745

1,769

$197,320

$176,318

$21,002

11.9%

1,684

2,155

$196,102

$254,523

$58,421

-23.0%

1,289

1,732

$190,348

$270,860

$80,512

-29.7%

1,679

1,507

$190,026

$175,210

$14,816

8.5%

1,603

1,301

$187,476

$123,834

$63,642

51.4%

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GOLD PLUS by Shawn Vargas

The Texas duo of Melissa North Stoneman and Kelly Boswell claimed the Gold Plus championship at the Heart of Texas Roping. They finished with a four-head total of 34.50 seconds and walked away with $5,066 in cash, trophy Gist Gold spurs and a Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Hello Team Ropers,

ld man winter is just about around the corner and spring is on its way. With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, there is no doubt team ropers all over the country are starting to get the roping bug. There are several sanctioned events in the month of March so there will be no shortage of great ropings to attend. March is known as the month of the Irish and also the month of luck! “Luck” is the seemingly chance happening of events which affect ones fortune or fate. As competitors we seem to use the word luck very loosely. Sometimes we throw a 16 / MARCH 2010

bad loop that somehow catches at the last second, and we ride out of the arena thinking how lucky we were. Then we may turn in on a steer, tip his horn and lose our rope, and think how unlucky we were! I am not real sure what my definition of luck is. A good friend of mine told me one time that we create our own luck. His theory is if you practice and give it all you got, you’ll be ready to take advantage when preparation and opportunity meet. This seems like a logical theory to me because usually the people who work at something the hardest always seem to be the ones experiencing success.

We all know a roper that is the “luckiest guy in world;” someone who ropes so badly yet always seems to be in the winners circle. I heard a guy at the local jackpot telling his friends, “Watch this guy, he has never had a partner miss for him. How is he so lucky?” When it comes to roping does luck give anyone an advantage, good fortune, success, or prosperity? If we are not prosperous, or lack good fortune, does this mean we are unlucky? “Unlucky” is not lucky, having, attended with, or involving bad luck. What causes bad luck? Is there a theory out there that states we cause our continued on page 18

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own bad luck? The USTRC had a roping in January in Arizona, which is a state known for its warm climate during the winter months and also for its abundance of ropers. The week of the roping one of the worst winter storms hit the state bringing record totals of rain and snow. The Thursday the roping started the highway department had closed the road between Phoenix and Globe due to the weather and all we could do is have a roping for those who could make it. Does this fit into the category of bad luck or is this just bad timing? I think it was just bad luck. We cannot control the weather nor can we predict it. So that makes me believe that we do not cause our own bad luck. Is luck just an illusion? Does the connotation of luck, or lack thereof, affect our ability to compete in any other way besides psychologically? Do we really

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The team of Gary Murphy and T. Boy Waite picked up the big win in the Gold Plus division at the Bayou Championships. They roped four head in 34.92 seconds to secure the win.

think that there is some kind of special service that some people get and others don’t? If so, where do we sign up? If we win the lottery by guessing a random set of numbers, that’s called luck. If we have success at something we’ve worked really hard to achieve, that’s called Earned. Take advantage of every opportunity

you have to go rope, like your luck depended on it, and I’ll bet you’ll like the “earned” results. The USTRC has some great spring events coming your way. “Best of luck” to all and remember you must catch to win! Adios,

Shawn Vargas

Despite winter-like weather, Scott Hall and Darrel Sewell claimed the Gold Plus win at the Arizona Championships. They roped four head in 34.18 seconds and won $2,140 in cash, trophy Gist Gold spurs and a Gold Plus Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. 18 / MARCH 2010

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INSIDE R Draw In — What? By Ben Clements

ave you met your perfect team roping partner? That is a question that came to me recently when I was announcing a USTRC event. The USTRC has the #8 Pick/Draw and that is a roping where you may enter with a partner and draw a partner. It has been a part of the USTRC format for a while now and it is certainly one of the most entertaining roping events to watch. I really feel the ropers in this roping are truly there for the fun that the sport of team roping is actually all about. However, the USTRC has just recently implemented the draw-in option for the #15 through the #9 Divisions, as well, at all Sanctioned USTRC events. It has certainly been the ultimate partner finder, but in some cases it creates a little confusion because some of you are not familiar with the draw in and exactly what it means. In many ways it is like getting on an airplane. When you book your ticket you never know who your seatmate is going to be. This is much like entering a roping or drawing into a roping. You never know who the computer will draw you up with and there is certainly no guarantee that you will even know the partner that is drawn for you. This can be both good and bad. It is good because you may make a new friend and you certainly have a new team roping partner with whom you may want to enter another event. It is one thing that continues to draw the team roping world closer together. It is also good because a person that doesn’t know anyone at the event can get entered up and have an opportunity to rope. It is bad because many times ropers ride in the box and do not really know if 20 / MARCH 2010

they are roping with the right partner or not. The dilemma here is sometimes those teams rope with the wrong partner and never even realize it. When this happens, it causes a lot of confusion. Now the mistake is easily remedied, because it is a policy of the USTRC to bring all the parties involved back and rope them with their respective partners. But, nonetheless, it can create a confusing situation. This confusing situation is something that can be alleviated or at least lessened, but it will take an effort from both headers and heelers who enter up in this roping. When you go check your draw positions you must be aware of several factors now. You must make sure you are entered correctly and with the partners you intended. If you are drawing into the roping and you don’t know the partner you have drawn try to find out who else your partner might be roping with. See if anyone you know, might introduce you to your drawn partner. This will help you to not only rope with the right person when your team is called, but you might even have an opportunity to discuss each others style of roping and get a plan worked out that will help you compete together. If you notice that you have a partner who you did not enter with and your name is highlighted on the list, this means you have drawn an extra run. You must go to the entry office before you compete and discuss how you want to handle the situation. The first option is to pay for the extra run and be eligible for all the prize money, the prizes and the Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. The second option is to choose not to pay for the extra run and then you are eligible for only half the prize money

up to $1,000 (This means your part will not exceed $1,000 even if you win $10,000) and you also forfeit any prizes and Shoot- Outs/Flex Earnings. The third option is for you to decline the extra run and not rope it at all. Of course, the easiest and best way is to choose option one. I have already seen several instances this year where draw teams have won some big money and the drawn partner was not able to collect because they didn’t pay for the run. The opportunities here are endless, because you never know what might actually come out of being drawn up with someone that you don’t know. You never know when that person you rope with might be someone that will be a lifelong friend or a business partner, or even a soul mate. Now, I am not saying that the USTRC’s Draw in Option is a dating service, but you never know what relationships might blossom from just roping with someone. Team roping is a sport for people from all walks of life. It is no longer a sport for just the working cowboy. It is a sport for people who like horses and cattle, and want to reintroduce themselves to their American heritage and roots. It really is America’s Cowboy Sport. It is for people who want to taste the cowboy way of life. People from everywhere are becoming involved and the USTRC provides these folks an avenue in which to be competitive. With that said, take the opportunity to find out who your partner is and what they do or where they come from. You never know what might become of this newfound relationship and it will certainly help you to rope with the right partner. n

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And Then There Was One by Melinda Clements

CRUEL GIRL 2009 USTRC National Champions

oping smart! Perhaps that is what provides the edge. Roping smart! Perhaps that is why they are the best in the business for their gender. Roping smart! Perhaps that is what it takes to make a difference. Roping smart! Perhaps that is what it takes to compete in this sport. They are a classy and elite group of team ropers. The key is they rope smart. They know what they want and how to go about getting it. They are competitive, deliberate, thoughtful and focused. They are a force to contend with anywhere you go. They are the Cruel Girl ropers of the USTRC. Barrie Smith and Lari Dee Guy had consistently roped smart. The Texas cowgirls were the high team back coming into the short go round of the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Cruel Girl roping. With a time of 32.93 the pair led on three head and were looking at catching another steer. They had a short go steer remaining. Everyone was focused on the $59,300 payout and one more steer down good would secure the cash. Everyone had roped well and the short go round would be a good one. Twenty teams in the short go round and Guy had set a goal from the very beginning; a goal she almost fulfilled. “My goal was to rope eight head of steers by two feet,” Guy explained. “I wanted to do whatever I needed to do to catch all eight steers.” Seven out of eight isn’t bad. “I kind of let my partner down as the third high team back.” It wasn’t, however, wasted effort. 22 / MARCH 2010

Barrie Smith

Lari Dee Guy

Smith and Guy needed a 12.99 to win the Cruel Girl Championship and both ladies were focused and on track. They had been solid and consistent and were enjoying the challenge of every moment. There was no reason to change anything at this point in the game. “My heeler always chews me out if I don’t catch,” Smith said laughing. “I had to turn a good one in the short go round.” She certainly did that. When Smith turned the steer Guy made good on her promise to catch two feet and the pair posted a time of 8.24 to take the win in the Average of the Cruel Girl Championships at the NFTR. How about $15,600 and new Martin Championship Trophy saddles? “We both wanted to rope smart and use the steers we had,” Guy commented. “We always want to win and this was

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2 CHAMPIONS0 0 9 a great roping to win.” Smith’s goal was the same. “I wanted to be solid, consistent and of course not break out. We had good cattle and my goal was to handle all my cattle for my partner.” The women in the Cruel Girl Championships are an elite

set of competitors. They are tough and ready for action under any circumstances. When the numbers were tallied the cream of the crop rose to the top. “And Then There Was One—Lari Dee Guy and Barrie Smith” The Cruel Girl Champions of the 2009 NFTR! n

Barrie Smith and Lari Dee Guy at the 2009 Cinch USTRC National Finals in Oklahoma City. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 23

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Rickey Green Picking The Right Time To Throw ave you ever thought about the reasoning behind some of the shots you’ve decided to take? To really be truthful with yourself is sometimes amazingly hard to do. I can’t believe some of the things I hear at my schools, and some of the times I’ve taken a shot that had no chance of working. I’ve had headers at schools take a shot at a steer that’s coming under their horse’s neck and their horse is climbing on the cow. I would say, “Why did you choose to take a throw at that point?” And they would say, “I thought my horse was going to fall.” So, let me get this straight. Because your horse was going to fall, you thought that if you roped him, it would: A. stop him from falling; B. turn the steer faster so you could win the round; or C. finally get his head down so you could see. I’m just teasing, but these are real things that happen. We go blank and just throw our loop. Then there is the other end of the spectrum - the guy who won’t throw it and just tracks himself out of the money weekend after weekend. I was at the Young Pro Camp in Graham, Texas the last weekend in January that is put on by Joshua Cowboy Ministries. We had about 70 kids, and I think there were about four or five World Champions and many NFR qualifiers who showed up to help the kids. They had some of the greatest Bible teachers in the country there to speak also. I sat there and watched these pro heelers rope those steers and it looked effortless. I watched Ryan Motes rope steer after steer, and he was smiling the whole time. At least he could grimace a little like it was sort of hard! I believe roping well comes from setting up your shot and then taking the shot when you get it. How many times have you seen the high team back in the short go take that one more extra swing to make sure and then the steer falls down? One thing I’ve seen hundreds of times is this: the header comes up to position, then takes an extra swing, then the steer slows down. Then the roper sits 24 / MARCH 2010

back and goes to pulling on his horse, so his tip goes up in the air, and then he misses the right horn. Something all headers should know is that your haze is set up to keep the steer straight until you get to position. Every jump you stay there and don’t throw, the more likely your steer is going to change position and cause you to miss. The prime time to rope a steer is exactly when you get to position. I would rather throw a coil at a steer than take two swings over him in position, because you take a bigger chance of the steer messing up the run. There are a lot of situations that you need to throw a coil, like before a steer gets to the right wall, or even reaching because the steer is going left and you can rope him and save time. In the Open roping, what do you think you see more, a guy throwing a coil or a guy taking extra swings? Picking your shot sometimes means being aggressive. Now let’s talk heeling. As I walked into the box at Graham, I gathered the kids around and told them that I think the biggest thing to good heeling is to get to the corner at just the right time. The steers we roped were bigger steers, so if you got to the corner too early you were all over them. They would get heavy, and if you got too high they would run behind the header. The perfect scenario for me is to see the steer’s legs on the left side of my horse and look over the top of my horse’s ears as the steer switches. I start my entry keeping my eyes on his legs in the switch, and I want to get to position just as he gets straight so that I can rope him the first jump out of the corner. If I get there a little late or a little early, this can cause me to get out of time or slip legs. A lot of lower numbered heelers don’t really see the legs until they have already made the corner. You must realize that your best jumps are going to be the first three jumps. So if you don’t see the legs until the first jump, by the time you get ready it will be the third jump. And maybe the first two were the good jumps and then he drags. You won’t have any trouble picking your shots if you learn to hit the corner correctly and keep your eyes on the legs by looking over the top of your horse’s head through the corner. Don’t just take any shot that comes up, start to set up your shots and you will be surprised at how much easier it gets. You might even learn to heel with a smile on your face the whole time like Ryan Motes. Your Friend,

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March 11-14, Fri-Sun 4-day, semi-private at Rickey’s Ranch 5 headers, 5 heelers Morgan Mill, TX Kelly Green, 866RickeyG

March 25 & 26, 27 & 28 Ogden, UT Kathy Thompson 801/589-9060

April 2 & 3 April 10 & 11 Orland, CA Louisa, VA Norm Whitt David & Susan Clark 530/532-9160 540/290-3465 www.SCRHorses.com 540/290-3467

April 13-16, Tues-Fri 4-day, semi-private at Rickey’s Ranch 5 headers, 5 heelers Morgan Mill, TX Kelly Green, 866RickeyG

April 17 & 18 Wheatland, WY Weiser Arena Lori Britton 307/331-3298

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Create A Winning Atmosphere Allen Bach

oping competitively and winning consistently requires a good mind-set and atmosphere. Whether it’s in the practice pen or on the road, it’s much easier to be successful when there’s no arguing, no fault finding or blaming the cattle. Take it upon yourself to change what you can. With this kind of attitude you can change anything.

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Some people are stuck in their habits and are convinced they can’t change. If you have stereotyped yourself into a certain type of roper, you will peak there and never improve. To improve you must push yourself out of your comfort zone and try new things. Change is just a process. It’s not always easy and sometimes very hard, but it is a process that will work if you put enough work and dedication into it. That’s what I strive for, no matter what team I’m part of. I want to create a winning atmosphere. Thirty years ago roping was very different than it is now. You were either a rodeo roper or a jackpot roper (also called a non-winner). The guys that roped really well were not allowed to rope at the jackpots and the only place they could compete was at the rodeos. At the time I was one of the top guys in the non-winners category and really prided myself on being able to rope two feet every time. One day at a jackpot Jim Wheatley (Wade Wheatley’s father and a really good header) asked me what my plans were for the future. He said, “Are you going to stay a non-winner for the rest of your life, or are you going to join the pro’s? If it’s easier as a non-winner

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maybe that’s where you should stay.” When I told him I wanted to be a pro, he put me on the spot and asked when I was going to do it. It was somewhat of a slap in the face but he let me know that I was a big fish in a little pond and it really wasn’t that big of a deal. I’m grateful to him for that. The next year I had the opportunity to rope with Reg Camarillo at the winter rodeos. I was consistently catching two feet and really thought I was something. After about seven or eight rodeos, Reg sat me down and said he really liked me but I just wasn’t catching fast enough and we weren’t winning. There I was again, embarrassed and challenged. I went and bought a bunch of calves. Peggy would put her rope on in the chute and she would turn me a hundred a day. I forced myself to learn to rope faster. I turned my roping around in three months and made the NFR that year. The following year I won the world with Jessie James. To change your level of success, you will have to change yourself and it all starts with a positive attitude. n

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HORSE HEALTH

EPM: Neurological Disease of Horses Cortney Henderson, DVM, MS, DACVS

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been confirmed in horses that are younger than 6 months of age. The prevalence of exposure to the organism tends to increase with the age of the horse and horses in the Eastern half of the United States are exposed at a 10% 15% higher rate than the Western half of the country. The disease tends to occur in warm and humid climates where opossums are typically found. It‘s interesting to note that infection tends to peak in the fall of every year. The horse is considered a “deadend” host for the organism, meaning that the disease is not contagious and cannot be spread from one horse to another. Horses become infected with the S.

neurona organism through a several stage life-cycle of the protozoa. The cycle starts with an encysted form of the organism found within the skeletal muscle of intermediate hosts, including skunks, raccoons,

o you suspect that your heading or heeling horse suffers from a hindlimb lameness? Does the lameness vary in severity and seem more obvious in one hindlimb than the other? Have you noticed a loss of muscle mass or coordination problems during training or showing? Has a lameness exam found it difficult to pinpoint an exact cause for the problem? If you answer yes to these questions, EPM should be considered as a cause for your rope horse’s problem. Equine Protozoal Myelitis (EPM) is a surprisingly common neurological disease of horses. It is diagnosed fairly frequently at our equine hospital in Oklahoma and commonly affects western performance horses. It has been reported that 25% of all equine neurological abnormalities result from EPM disease. The disease is caused by Sarcocystis neurona, a protazoal organism, infecting the brain and spinal cord of horses. While EPM occurs commonly in adult horses, it has not

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armadillos, and cats. Opossums are scavenger animals and serve as a definitive host for S. neurona by feeding on the dead remains of the intermediate hosts. This commonly occurs as opossums consume roadkilled animals carrying the S. neurona organism. The opossums then shed the organism in their feces, serving as the source of contamination for horses. The horse ingests the protozoa while grazing or drinking at ponds or outdoor water tanks that opossums have frequented. S. neurona invades the central nervous system of the horse and damages the brainstem and spinal cord, causing clinical signs of disease. EPM can be a frustrating disease for many horse owners because the symptoms are variable and often poorly defined. Common clinical signs in horses include gait deficits affecting one or all limbs and may be very difficult to differentiate from lameness. At our practice in Oklahoma, we have examined team roping horses that have been previously evaluated for lameness. These horses have had thorough lameness exams and have a history of hocks, stifles, and sacroiliac joints injected with no improvement. Upon further testing, EPM was confirmed and the horses responded to medical treatment for this disease. Horses also frequently show asymmetrical neurological motor deficits and may stumble or show weakness, ataxia, and spasticity in one

or more limbs. Some may have muscle atrophy or cranial nerve deficits and exhibit a varying degree of proprioceptive abnormalities. The typical horse affected by EPM usually presents to the veterinarian with the complaint of decreased or poor performance with a suspicion of hindlimb lameness. There is a widespread variation in signs from acute or chronic, with slow or rapid progression. The horse’s behavior may change and focal sweating may occur, such as in patches on the neck or head. The diagnosis of EPM is made based on clinical exam and laboratory findings and history. EPM must be differentiated from lameness and causes of musculoskeletal pain should be eliminated. There are two laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of EPM. The first is serology, in which a blood sample is drawn and tested for serum antibodies to S. neurona. This test determines only if the horse has had exposure to the disease causing organism at some point in the horse’s life. However, there are many horses exposed to the organism that have a positive blood serology test, but do not have clinical EPM disease. The good news is that the absence of blood serum antibodies to the organism makes it extremely unlikely that the horse has EPM disease. The second diagnostic test is analysis of the horse’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which indicates if the organism has

About The Author Born in Amarillo, TX, Dr. Henderson attended Texas A&M University, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science in 1999, and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2002. He then completed an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY. In the Spring of 2006, he finished a three year equine surgery residency at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia. He has since attained board certification in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. During the residency program, Dr. Henderson received sound surgical training and became very proficient in both elective and emergency equine

penetrated the blood-brain barrier to stimulate a local immune response. A CSF sample is collected from the spinal canal while the horse is sedated or anesthetized. This test is very accurate in detecting the disease causing S. neurona organism and is the optimally recommended test. Treatment consists of medication and rest. The goal of treatment is the elimination of the S. neurona organism, followed by healing of the damaged spinal cord and other nervous tissue. Overall, successful treatment of EPM has been reported to be 55% - 75%. At our hospital in Oklahoma, we currently treat horses diagnosed with EPM using Ponazuril (Marquis) on a 28 day course. The drug is a coccidiostat and is absorbed quickly after administering the oral paste to the horse daily. There have been no side effects reported and we have experienced a satisfactory success rate. There is a small percentage (5% - 20%) of horses that appear to have a relapse in clinical signs once the treatment is discontinued. We have achieved successful results in these horses after a second 28 day course of treatment. It has also been recommended that a double dose treatment for 28 days can be used initially to reduce the chance of relapse. If the often vague and frustrating signs of EPM sound familiar to you, don’t hesitate to suggest EPM testing to your veterinarian. The results may surprise you! n

surgical procedures and lameness. He also obtained a Master of Science Degree from Virginia Tech University while conducting research in equine laryngeal MRI and equine upper airway functional disorders. He then moved to a Texas private practice and spent 2 years as the staff surgeon performing colic surgery, arthroscopy, internal fixation of fractures and many other procedures. Dr. Henderson also has in-depth experience with surgical lasers and has performed many equine surgeries using the diode and CO2 lasers. He is currently the staff surgeon at Legacy Equine Medical and Surgical Centre in Glenpool, OK.

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The Wind Beneath Our Wings Team Roping—A Conduit to Greatness A Close Up Look At PRCA Bareback Rider Kaycee Field By Melinda Clements

omewhere amidst kids playing in the dirt and learning to rope and ride a thread evolved. It had little to do with genetics or genealogy. It was a thread embedded deep in desire, determination and yearning toward something that was probably only truly understood by a father whose heart swelled with pride each time he gazed upon his offspring. The filament grew. It was cultivated and nurtured by hours spent in the roping arena. Groomed by roping, competition and sibling games riding horseback it involved learning what it takes to win. It was training, school and instruction on how commitment, discipline and timing play a part in becoming something more than you could ever understand at that point in time. 34 / MARCH 2010

On the one hand the thread had a purpose entwined with destiny. On the other hand it became a desire, a longing and yearning that had nothing to do with destiny. It involved knowing in your heart what you needed and wanted to do. It was hard to wait and be patient. The anxiety of youth and the craving for more made patience a misunderstood concept. It was frustrating and hard to deal with. Challenging himself by standards set in motion by older and far more experienced rodeo athletes there was no fear, no apprehension; only desire, a restless energy and a raw talent groomed by a dad who understood the need to be there far better than the thread could ever grasp. Kept in check and fined tuned the fiber matured. In due time the thread

exploded and grew into something beyond the dirt, the ropes, the horses, and the competitive play. “I knew I was ready,” PRCA Bareback Rider Kaycee Field said. “In my heart I knew I was ready. Yet my dad kept me in check, kept me roping, wouldn’t let me compete as a bareback rider. He had all these reasons like what if you get hurt what will happen then? It was frustrating. I had roped my whole life and I could ride better than most of the college athletes he coached and yet he wouldn’t let me compete as a bareback rider. It was hard at first. I could head and heel and we roped all the time. I had done it all my life. My whole family ropes. That is what we do. I wanted to ride bucking horses also.” In the roping pen, the hours in other

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Kaycee heading for big brother Shad in Bull Head City, AZ

in the mutton busting when no other kids would ride. We had a rodeo production company and we did it all.” “The kids carried the flags; they did everything,” Veronica Field, Kaycee’s mom, said. “It involved us all. Our kids grew up in the rodeo arena. The kids have always roped. They played other sports and they had a choice. They didn’t have to rodeo. There was ball, soccer, wrestling but it just seemed inevitable that roping and rodeo was what they wanted to do.” Veronica recalls a mutton busting at a rodeo in Elko, Nevada. “Kaycee was about five years old and he won the mutton busting. He won a pot of about two hundred dollars and you would have thought it was twenty thousand dollars. We always traveled to watch Lewis ride and the kids have always just grown up around roping and rodeo. It is just always been a part of what we do and who we are.” Kaycee didn’t come from some historical line of cowboys or generations of ranchers. In actuality his grandfather, Carl, was an executive for TWA Airlines. “My dad went to work every single day in a suit and tie,” Veronica recalled. “I never expected my family would be rodeo inclined.” Kaycee explained his family on his dad’s side was in the farming Proud parents, Veronica and Lewis Field

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sports and athletics came together and bathed Field in something beyond description; a conduit of destiny, a channel to greatness. With a solid foundation in the roping and rodeo world Field’s dad understood the business and wanted to instill in his kids the need for looking at it beyond the glory, beyond the traveling and seeing what might transpire down the road. Raised in a roping and rodeo family Kaycee Field is the youngest of three siblings. It is a family full of love and laughter, fun and fights and memories that they carry in their hearts forever. Bonded together they are supportive, caring and share common interests and goals. Kaycee’s dad is Lewis Field, PRCA Hall of Famer, five-time bareback world champion. His mom, Veronica, is the daughter of Carl and Brenda Allen, USTRC team roping photographer. Older brother, Shad Field is married to Jazlyn and sister Maclee is married to team roper, Jade Anderson. Kaycee has a family support system that supports him in his quest to become a world champion in his own right. The whole family ropes and supports each other. “I roped in Reno when Kaycee was riding there,” Lewis Field said. “We all rope. We all have horses and we spend a lot of time roping. We tried to schedule things so we could rope in Reno and watch Kaycee ride as well.” “My dad taught me the business,” Field explained. “At first for me it was just riding. I roped; I got on all the sheep

business so roping and rodeo was not something that stemmed from generations of cowboys carried through years of ranching and rodeo. It wasn’t exactly something bred into them. “Every weekend our family was involved in a roping, a rodeo, a branding or something of that sort,” Field said. “It is a good life with good people. You meet very special people in the roping and rodeo business.” Kaycee started riding at about thirteen or fourteen years of age. He didn’t, however, actually start competing in bareback riding until his junior year in high school. “My dad wanted me focused,” Field explained. “He wanted me to understand the business part. In team roping I roped both ends. My dad was the coach at Utah Valley State College and I would go over and practice with the college team. I would ride bucking horses. My dad wanted me to understand the basics of bareback riding and what it took to win. I would beg and beg to go and compete and he wouldn’t let me. He would tell me I wasn’t ready yet.” “I never actually dreamed Kaycee would pursue bareback riding,” his mom, Veronica said. “Lewis had this old roan bucking horse that was about thirty years old that he got from someone and he would let Kaycee ride him during the time Lewis was coaching. Kaycee loved it and he was hooked.” Field was pretty proud of himself as he was probably already as good as most of the guys his dad was coaching. When he finally cracked out he went to a high school rodeo in Ogden, Utah and at

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seventeen years of age Field won the bareback riding. It was already half way through the season and Field ended up second for the year. It makes one wonder if folks might have been standing around wondering where in the world had this young man had cropped out from. All of sudden it seemed as if dad’s advice had not been so bad after all. The thread was growing. The thread would continue to blossom. Field won the National Intercollegiate Finals in Casper, Wyoming in 2008 ironically the year his dad, Lewis, retired from coaching. All three Field children had attended Utah Valley and the whole family had been involved in the rodeo sport from team roping to bareback riding. Young Field had the best coach and example in the business. “I had really always dreamed of doing what my dad had done,” Field said. “It was hard at the time to listen and wait but I understand now the reasons for doing it. It has made me better and this is an experience that lasts a lifetime. There is a picture of my dad and I roping at Pendleton in 2009 and that picture says a lot about how things have come about. I’m proud of that picture.” Despite being on the road during his career Lewis Field always tried to spend quality time at home. “We had a fun time. It was a blast raising my kids,” he commented. “My wife is just the best and we had a lot of family time. We had some free time and it was quality time. When they were young I was in the middle of my career but I spent a lot of time at home with my family. We still rope together and we still play together.” Young Field doesn’t get to rope as much as he would like. He spent only

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about one hundred and fifteen days at home last year and the rest of the time he was on the road. “My dad and my brother-in-law, Jade, rope at home a lot. My brother Shad ropes,” Field explained. “My whole family still ropes together all the time. But I travel with four fun guys and we do lots of stuff besides rodeo. I like to hunt and snow ski and it is a great life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Field joined the PRCA in 2007 with some career earnings of a little over $300,000 up to starting this year. He has two Wrangler NFR Qualifications under his belt and hopes to make 2010 another great achievement. “I was up in Rapid City and then flew to San Antonio to ride,” Field elaborated. “We go from San Antonio to Fort Worth.” He also competed in the 77th Annual SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo in Odessa, Texas in January and earned an eighty-two score on a reride horse that put him third in the average. Every little bit along the way helps in the quest toward qualifying for the Wrangler NFR. “We are so blessed because our kids are really close.” Veronica Field commented. “We all wait and want to know how everyone does. We wait for those phone calls that tell us how things went. They are all competitive whether it is Kaycee in the bareback riding or Jade, Lewis or Shad in the team roping. We all want to know how everyone did. We are all close. My kids are close and they support each other.” There is a song recorded by Bette Midler called ‘Wind Beneath My Wings.’ The lyrics go something like this, “Did you know that you’re my hero? You’re everything I wish I could be. I could fly higher than an eagle, because you are the wind beneath my wings.” The thread has blossomed and has come full circle. Winding its way through a family support system that is second to none the thread is making its presence known. Team roping and rodeo laid a foundation of love and support that mirrors excellence. Family is the wind beneath our wings and Kaycee Field knows that better than anyone. His success, what he is and what he is becoming is because of his family, all of his family. It is a conduit toward greatness and the thread is on its way. n

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• Resistant to oil and chemicals. • 1/2" thick rubber is virtually indestructible.

New Kids’ Lunch Pail Backpack A backpack and lunch pail conveniently combined! Now kids can show their style and set a trend with this new kid’s bag with detachable lunch pail from Classic®. The soft, insulated lunch box holds an averagesized sandwich, small bag of chips, snack and a juice box. Convenience for kids and moms, too, the detachable lunch compartment is easy for kids to control and helps cut down on lost lunch boxes. The bags sport cool colors and designs that kids are sure to love. Visit www.classicrope.com or call 800-654-7864 to find a dealer nearest you.

Martin Header Enhances Header’s Performance The Martin Heading saddle was designed with the help of NFR champion headers Luke Brown and Kevin Stewart. Its features are designed to enhance the athletic performance of headers and give them the best advantage in maintaining control of their run. Its seat pocket enhances the header’s ability to establish and maintain body position for fast throws. The stirrups and fenders are positioned to allow headers to get over the front of the saddle without losing balance. This saddle’s lower swells allow headers to get up and over the horse without any restriction and they provide a comfortable brace when delivering the loop. The horn is tilted slightly forward to stay out of the rider’s way when delivering the loop and its smaller diameter horn cap makes it easier to dally. To build a custom Header saddle, go to www.martinsaddlery.com and click on “Make It Yours.” SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 41

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Viper™ - First Five-Strand Calf Rope

Rattler Ropes bring you the Viper, the first five-strand calf rope with a core. What happens when five strands of low stretch poly fibers are woven around a solid braided core? You get a rope with speed and snap as quick as a viper’s strike, but with more consistency and less stretch than any calf rope on the market today. With the feel of your favorite poly-grass and the strength and stability that only coretech can give, you won’t break this rope. And, like a viper, it’s the same every time…Deadly accurate. To feel it for yourself, go to www.classicropes.com or find a dealer in your area.

Formula 707 Introduces Calming Essentials Pellets for High-strung Horses Some horses that are nervous, highstrung and easily distracted may have been born that way, but many may suffer from insufficient levels of magnesium or thiamine in their system. New Formula 707 Calming Essentials™ Pellets uses a three-part formula consisting of magnesium oxide, thiamine and L-tryptophan to balance deficiencies and provide agents known to have a calming effect on sensitive, flighty horses. “The symptoms of magnesium deficiency and thiamine deficiency are actually quite similar,” said Melanie Luark, Operations Director of the John Ewing Company, makers of Formula 707 Calming Essentials. “Both cause nervousness and excitability and may elevate blood lactate and pyruvate, causing muscle tremors and cramping. Both magnesium and thiamine deficiencies are more likely to occur in 42 / MARCH 2010

horses on a high-carbohydrate (i.e. highgrain) diet,” Luark said. Formula 707 Calming Essentials was designed to balance these deficiencies and provide the additional calmative effect of L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid known to be a vital precursor to neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin. “Horses that are anxious, jumpy and easily distracted are hard to train, difficult to work with and dangerous to be around,” Luark said. “Calming Essentials will provide relief for many horses, allowing them to relax and focus on their work or training.” Formula 707 Calming Essentials Pellets are made from a highly-palatable rice bran base and are available in 5 lb., 10 lb. and 20 lb. sizes. For more information or to order, call 800-525-8601 or visit the John Ewing Company online at www.formula707.com.

GT4™ Lite: Rattler’s Famous GT4 Now Comes “Lite” Now you can go Lite when it comes to the GT4, the original fourstrand rope used by World Champions Walt Woodard, Randon Adams and Kollin Von Ahn. Rattler’s GT4 Lite is a new four-strand that’s easy to handle with lots of body. Lots of body means a larger loop that stays open better than any rope in the arena, so you can catch more steers. The GT4 Lite is also much more durable than any conventional three-strand rope you can buy. Be on the forefront and use the rope of champions. Look for the new GT4 Lite at your local Rattler Rope dealer or visit www.rattlerropes.com to locate a dealer near you.

Arena Dragon “The Ultimate Arena Drag,” now has the Arena Dragon Jr.; designed for the smaller tractor or ATV’s. The Arena Dragon Jr. is built with many of the same features as our full-size models but is designed to switch from a three

point tractor connection to a pull behind unit with its exclusive 4-way connection by only switching out one pin. The Arena Dragon Jr. comes in 4.5' and 6' models to meet your needs. Visit us at www.arenadragon.com or call us at 785/256-7009 to see why the Arena Dragon is quickly becoming the best selling drag on the market.

Master Saddles Fast Forward Tree Technology Master Saddles is proud to introduce their new Fast Forward™ tree technology. The Fast Forward system combines proven physics and science with all the comfort and fit you’ve come to expect in a Master Saddle. The Fast Forward system, through its proprietary ground seat design, cantle height and precisely angled swells, allows the rider to quickly and naturally get into a comfortable forward position–out over the horse’s front shoulders only moments after leaving the box. This fluid, natural, forward position allows the roper to make his throw quicker and more accurately than those having to force themselves forward in traditional saddles. The swell angle is engineered to guide the rope into the optimal dally position with very little effort. Each break in motion and direction during a run takes time, especially if the motion being made isn’t the desired one and has to be compensated for. This system is specifically designed to eliminate all unneeded motion, remove strain from the rider and horse, and provide the most fluid, natural and stable position to deliver your rope. Get forward fast by ordering your Fast Forward tree in the saddle of your choice today. The Fast Forward system is now included standard in most Master Saddles roping saddles and can even be ordered into trophy saddles for your next event. For more information contact Master Saddles directly at: 940/626-8408; mastersaddles.com

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Power Service Products The new official sponsor of seven time all-around rodeo champion Trevor Brazile

Power Service Products, the nation’s leading manufacturer of diesel fuel additives, is proud to announce that it will begin the first of a three-year professional sponsorship of rodeo champion Trevor Brazile in 2010. “The Trevor Brazile sponsorship is a natural fit for Power Service. Our products are widely used in the agriculture, farm and ranch industries,” says Mandy Kramer Storm, Vice President of Marketing for Power Service Products. “Trevor was a logical choice to help promote our brand to these important markets. As the number one selling diesel fuel additive, we want to be associated with the number one star in one of America’s premier sports.” For the sponsorship effort, Power Service Products will be launching several promotional campaigns with Brazile, including special appearances on behalf of the company, as well as instore events where Power Service products are sold. Some of the company’s products include: Diesel Fuel Supplement® +Cetane Boost® is the product to use for winter operability. This superior antigel prevents fuel from gelling to -40 F to keep your diesel engine running trouble-free all winter long. Additionally, Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost keeps fuel injectors clean and boosts cetane up to 4 numbers for faster cold starts and a smoother running engine. Diesel Kleen® +Cetane Boost® is a concentrated formula of cetane, detergents and lubricity additives for optimal engine performance in the nonwinter months. It boosts your power, reducing the need for downshifting during high-load conditions. It helps your engine run smoother with less power lag and faster cold starts and it can increase your MPG up to 8 percent. Because diesel fuel deteriorates when stored for more than 90 days, Power Service developed Clear-Diesel® Fuel &

Tank Cleaner +PetroFresh® to disperse fuel contaminants and stabilize fuel for long-term storage. Fuel tanks stay cleaner and fuel-filters last longer with Clear-Diesel, which removes water and protects against fuel tank corrosion. Clear-Diesel® Fuel & Tank Cleaner is an advanced fuel tank cleaning technology that has been proven effective in agricultural applications. Clear-Diesel can be used as a vital part of any preventive maintenance program or for immediate clean-up of equipment or fuel storage tanks. For additional information about Power Service products and the company’s sponsorship of Trevor Brazile, please visit their Web site: www.powerservice.com.

NRS World Horn wraps are a necessary part of team roping, and now the NRS Extreme Horn Wrap has an all-new design with an amazing fit and extra padding where it counts. The angling of the buckles and the tail material make the horn wrap fit snug around every steer’s head. It’s not designed not as a ‘figure 8,’ but for the strap to go around the front of the steer’s head with extra padding in the forehead protector. The new horn wrap fits not only around the steer’s head but also the horn hole size. The smaller hole size helps it to stay in place and simply looks better. The double felt layer under the steer’s horns adds padding where it counts and will increase the steer’s usability. NRS has also designed a smaller version of the Extreme Horn Wrap for fresh steers. Buy more and save. Go to NRSworld.com for more information. NRS Extreme Horn Wrap NRS-XHW NRS Extreme Fresh Horn Wrap NRS-XFHW 1-4...........$19.99 5-8...........$17.99 9-12.........$16.99 13-23.......$15.99 24+ ..........$14.99

Bayou West Co. Saddle Pads

Our horses are too special and important to our events to not search for that product that is ultimately going to insure their best performance. Bayou West Co. Saddle Pads searches worldwide for the best possible materials for our products. With ten styles and various sizes to choose from, Bayou West may just be the best thing you can do for your horse. Pads vary from the 100% top quality wool pads to styles of wool felt and neoprene pads using oiled leathers to give them a superior finish . They feature a one-piece contoured design for a better fit and durability. Amazingly found is the in-set pads that gives the thickness where you need it and a thin edge to put you closer to your horse for a better feel. Check out Bayou West Co. today for a custom style pad at a competitive price! www.bayouwest.com or call 713/823-8578

Revolution Ropes BlackJack Revolution Ropes rolled out it’s new skinny black 4-strand in Vegas, and the bet paid off. The BlackJack is small, light, and fast, fast, fast. But don’t let the scant body fool you. With more weight in the tip, you get more control, accuracy and action than any conventional rope. Plus the bright white Tip Xcelerator provides visibility, protects the tip and increases longevity so you can play more hands. Like all Revolution Ropes, the Blackjack is available in the lay and loop size that is perfect for your roping style. To bet on Blackjack, ask your local dealer, or call 866/427-3876 (866.4.A.Rev.Rope). Visit RevRopes.com. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 43

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Fit Suit FIT SUIT offers convenient resistance training to help people Be Stronger, Live Longer With millions of Americans striving to balance the need to boost their health with a lack of time and resources, fitness company Fit First is offering an innovative and convenient conditioning solution that strikes that balance. Fit First has developed the revolutionary Fit Suit™, a flexible weight suit that allows people of all ages, shapes and sizes to incorporate highly-beneficial resistance training into their workout regimen or daily routine. “Imagine what you could achieve if you were stronger and in better shape,” said John Norris, founder of Fit First. “You must be Fit First to accomplish your goals, whatever they are.” Scientists and sports professionals agree that resistance training – exercise that uses weight or resistance to strengthen and condition the musculoskeletal system — produces enormous physical benefits for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. Once reserved for athletes, resistance training is now being encouraged for everyone, young and old, to build strength, boost stamina, and reduce risk for numerous chronic health conditions. The Fit Suit is already being used by fitness professionals, including Gene Wallis, a personal trainer and competitive body builder. Build strength and stamina Strengthen your muscles - Improve your heart and lung capacity - Boost your health at your wwn pace - Fight heart disease and Type 2 diabetes Lower cholesterol - Reduce bone loss - Enjoy resistance training wherever you are - Enhance your current workouts - Benefit from your daily activities - Get a full-body resistance workout anywhere, anytime. “Whether you’re an athlete who already runs, bikes or swims, or an 44 / MARCH 2010

average person whose busy life makes it hard to find time to get in shape, I hope you will try the Fit Suit,” said Norris. “You will see results that will help you be stronger and live longer.” To learn more or to order a Fit Suit, visit www.thefitsuit.com.

Cactus Saddlery Trevor Brazile’s Relentless Team Roping Saddle Cactus Saddlery is proud to announce the release of the Trevor Brazile “Relentless” Team Roping Saddle. Since Trevor Brazile’s line of straps and pads debuted in 2008, everyone has been anticipating the release of his saddle line. “Trevor has always worked with custom saddle makers. Our goal with the Relentless Team Roping Saddle was to make a truly custom saddle that you wouldn’t have to wait years to get. We worked together for a year with multiple custom trees, taking the best elements from five to create the final Relentless tree,” said Scott Thomas, General Manager of Cactus Saddlery. He went on to say, “The bars have the perfect amount of flare, which will allow this saddle to fit the majority of horses without rubbing or pinching them.” “After working with custom saddle makers, I know exactly what it takes to make the perfect saddle. My saddle has a narrow ground seat and slopes slightly in the front, which allows you to get in the pocket to rope quickly and maintain control during your swing,” explained Trevor Brazile. The Trevor Brazile Team Roping Saddle will feature the custom Relentless tree, custom Trevor Brazile conchos, an antique finish, custom tooling options (including the Brazile flower), and custom seat options. The Relentless All-Around Roper will be the second saddle released in the Relentless line and will hit stores mid-2010. Cactus Saddlery is the Official Saddle of the PRCA and one of the industry’s

leading saddle and tack makers, providing customers with premium saddles, strap, and equine accessories that are designed, developed, and ridden by top endorsees. All Cactus Saddlery products are handcrafted in the USA using the finest quality materials available, with a focus on fit, quality, looks, and personalized customer service. To learn more about Cactus Saddlery please visit www.cactussaddlery.com.

Tom Balding Bits and Spurs Tom Balding Bits and Spurs is excited to announce the addition of two new shank designs. The Powder River is a moderate length 7" shank perfect for any riding style. It features a unique new enclosed ball hinge system that slightly limits the pivot of the shanks on the mouthpiece. The design accommodates any of our popular mouthpieces and its medium length and lighter weight make it a comfortable, use-all-day bit adaptable to any riding discipline. Our second new offering is the Teton shank. This cheek is slightly longer than the Powder River at 7 1/2", and with its split-shank styling also somewhat heavier. The increased length and weight provide a quicker release and sharper action. This shank features the same new enclosed ball hinge system as the Powder River and is also compatible with any Tom Balding mouthpiece. The Powder River and Teton shanks feature the legendary quality, function, and finish you expect from Tom Balding. For more information, please call 307/672-8459 or visit us online at www.tombalding.com.

Pro Equine Pro Equine Products Launches Relentless™ by Trevor Brazile All-Around Sport Boots and Blankets Pro Equine Products, a leading manufacturer of equine sport boots and blankets, has announced the launch of Relentless™ by Trevor Brazile. Included

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in the line are the Relentless AllAround Sport Boots, Relentless™ AllAround Bell Boots, Relentless™ AllAround Stable Sheet, and Relentless™ All-Around Stable Blanket. Debuting at the National Finals Rodeo last December, the products, designed with the assistance of 7-Time All-Around World Champion Cowboy Trevor Brazile, were very well received. Those who know Trevor know that he is a discerning horseman, with very meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering pursuit of perfection. The Relentless line of products lives up to his high standards in quality, style, and durability. The Relentless™ All-Around Sport Boots and Relentless™ All-Around Bell Boots are available now, while the stable sheet and stable blanket will be available in late summer. For photos and more information on these exciting new products, visit www.proequineproducts.com and look under “Relentless” in the product section. Pro Equine Products, based in Pleasanton, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of premier equine sport boots and apparel that are designed and tested by champions in multiple disciplines. ™

Diamond T Arena

Diamond T Arena, North Texas’ Premiere Event Facility, Opens Doors to Public and Welcomes Groups and Organizations Diamond T Arena has opened its doors and is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after event venues in Texas and across the region! Situated in a prime location in Denton, Texas, with easy access just two

miles off of IH-35, Diamond T Arena is the premiere roughstock and equine event facility in North Texas. Diamond T is currently accepting bookings for 2010; however, dates are filling quickly. The facility sits on 92 acres of land, is semi and conventional trailer ready for livestock unload and has indoor horse stalls. An additional 62 covered outdoor stalls and 40 RV hookups are slated for early 2010. The arena itself is 250' x 145' and boasts 6 roughstock chutes – 3 lefthand and 3 right-hand delivery, and a calf/team roping chute, along with Priefert return alleys and stripping chutes. Barrels, placed by laser lighting, are also available, and there are two PA systems and multi-channel house sound. The stands seat up to 500 people, with additional seating available to rent. A fully stocked and staffed concession stand rounds out the arena’s services. Additionally, Diamond T Arena offers a contestant hospitality suite with two lounge areas complete with 50" televisions, a serving area and tables and chairs with seating for up to 42 people. The room can also be reconfigured to accommodate up to 125 people for meetings, conferences and parties. Will Travis, owner of Diamond T Arena says, “Our goal here at Diamond T is to offer an upscale, quality event experience. With our state-of-the-art facility and dedication to making each of our customer’s events successful, we’re setting a new standard in excellence for roughstock and equine event venues.” Given the arena’s location and top of the line amenities, Diamond T is fast becoming known as the ultimate venue for a variety of events. With thousands of people attending events each month, there are many options for businesses to reach a targeted audience via sponsorships throughout the facility. Businesses are encouraged to contact Diamond T Arena directly to find out about advertising and sponsorship opportunities. With its wide array of services and features, Diamond T plays host to roping, barrel racing and roughstock events, futurities, trainings, schools, meetings, parties and more. For more

information about the arena or sponsorship availability, you may visit the website at www.diamondtranchandarena.com or call 940/484-6101.

Justin Boots Product Name: L7305-Dark Brown Rawhide with Saddle Vamp Product Description: Blue Jean Dusty Cowhide, 12" Square Toe MSRP: $159 www.justinboots.com

Priefert Custom Stalls

Although stalls themselves are not a new product for Priefert, over the last year Priefert has moved beyond building traditional box stalls to offering a wide variety of custom stall choices. Whether a customer has a specific design in mind or wants assistance in developing a concept for their project, Priefert’s talented designers and fabricators are ready to help. With the aid of computer generated drawings, creative draftsmen and engineers work directly with customers to produce a stall that is uniquely tailored to fit the customer’s specific design preferences. This opportunity allows even the most discriminating horse owner to create a stall that is both aesthetically and functionally pleasing. Priefert’s skilled craftsmen take pride in producing high quality, durable stalls with no compromise on safety. An assortment of Architechtural Grade Powder Coat Finish colors are available to create the final look or texture that the customer desires. With Priefert, when it comes to crafting the perfect stall to enhance a barn with a look of distinction, the possibilities seem endless. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 45

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Three Forks Saddlery Three Forks Saddlery, Three Forks, Mont., and Neil Merrill are now producing the revolutionary Three Forks Roper and Trail Saddle Pads and the Merrill Barrel Pad. These all-new seamless pads are built with laminated contoured construction. A memory foam top allows the pad to thin out and disperse pressure evenly, while the bottom foam layer is a full rebound material to accept shock at every stride. The advanced design of these pads allows bridging between technology and a handcrafted product and offers a number of orthopedic benefits. All three styles come equipped with either a hospital grade felt or neoprene bottom to choose from. The Three Forks Roper Pad is priced at $215 and comes with a 3/4", rebound foam bottom. The Trail Pad is priced at $205 and comes with a 3/8", rebound foam. And, the lightweight Merrill Barrel Pad is priced at $195 and comes with the 3/8", rebound foam bottom. All three pads are available with hairon cowhide on rear wear leather for an additional $10. Pads can be purchased from Three Forks Saddlery at www.3forkssaddlery.com. If you would like further information on the Three Forks Roper and Trail Saddle Pads or the Merrill Barrel Pad please call Three Forks Saddlery at 1-866-318-2371.

Equi-Mag™: Therapy with Stylish Functionality In keeping with the company’s focus on horse safety and well-being, Classic Equine unveils it’s newest brand of equine therapeutics with the launch of EquiMag. With the resounding evidence of the therapeutic effects of magnets, EquiMag was created as a way for horses to benefit from magnet therapy. The healing and calming effects of magnets are combined with stylish, functional designs to form the Equi-Mag line of products. Reinforced elastic hook and loop closures allow the product to stay 46 / MARCH 2010

in place. Soft-coating micromesh material allows adequate airflow that is comfortable for the horse. Each bipolar magnet is strategically placed for optimal effectiveness. The Equi-Mag line includes the Sheet, Mask, Hock Wrap, Knee Wrap, Tendon Wrap, Bell Boot and the Relief Pad for humans. For further information or to find a retailer in your area, go to www.classicequine.com.

The Corrector Black Mesa Saddletree Co. was purchased by Len Brown in Oct. 2009. The WILL JAMES CLOSE is a complete makeover of a popular old tree. It is just one of dozens of new trees soon to be offered by Black Mesa Intelligent Design Trees. The company is run by Len’s son, Derek Brown. This WJ tree features bars with enough twist to allow a 7.5" gullet width without widening the seat or foot of the bars. This is how Len made saddles that didn’t continually pinch withers, by making sure the foot of the bars contact the horse below the withers. The #4 dally post is custom wrapped with fiberglass as is the rest of this Lifetime Guaranteed Tree. Len has made roping saddles and trees for top ropers and: Courts, Coats, DW Barnes, Severe, and other saddlemakers when he owned Ortho-Flex. With 25,000+ custom saddles under his belt, he’s combining what he know’s works best for the horse and roper with a selection of tree designs not seen by the industry but designed by Len personally. Go to www.thecorrector.net to view Black Mesa Saddletrees or call 816/806-4742 for Derek at Black Mesa, Harrisonville, MO.

Reinsman Tyler Magnus Better Balance Series Ported Loose Lifesaver 8" Cheek 5" Mouth Port Height is 2" This new good looking and functional shank by Tyler Magnus is sure to be a favorite. The blue steel is a nice contrast against the silver inlay.

This unusual mouthpiece will give better shoulder lift and can lateral control. The control of this is in between a hinge port and a chain mouthpiece. It gives nearly the same stop as a hinge port will, but is kinder to the horse due to the lifesaver. The lifesaver gives tongue relief as well as a warning to the horse for better balance and improved comfort. Promotes lateral shoulder control and more stop. www.reinsman.com

Cactus Ropes 20X: Incredibly Balanced Rope This rope was developed to replace the Phoenix, Habanero, and Omega. The 20X combines the Habanero’s diameter, the Phoenix’s weight and body, and the Omega’s durability. Head Rope • Nylon poly blend • Length: 31' • Diameter: medium • Lays: super soft, extra soft, soft, medium Soft Heel Rope • Nylon poly blend • Length: 36' • Diameter: true • Lays: medium soft, medium hard, medium, medium hard

Handmade Bits from Classic Equine Classic Cowboy Series Bits Inspired by legendary horsemen, Classic Cowboy Series bits are the newest line of bits to be introduced by Classic Equine. These traditionallystyled bits are handmade in Texas, offering functionality and durability that true horsemen demand. Classic Cowboy Series bits incorporate Texas-style designs along with handcrafted steel, adding the weight and feel that today’s horsemen prefer. The silver trim on the shank-style bits integrate eye appeal with versatility, making them suitable not only for the ranch but also the show pen. Mouthpieces are made of sweet iron. The Classic Cowboy Series line

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includes the Argentine Cheek, Dee Ring, Short Shank Cowboy, Medium Shank Grazing, Buster Shank, Medium S Shank and Long S Shank. Each style is available in various mouthpieces. For further information or to find a retailer in your area, go to www.classicequine.com.

Rickey Green Team Roper Offers Balance and Comfort From Martin Saddlery, the Rickey Green Team Roper was designed by champion team roper and renowned clinician Rickey Green. Great for ropers of all ages, the specially designed ground seat offers a narrow and comfortable ride. Seat pocket helps absorb concussion and relieve strain to your back, hips, groin and knees. Allows ropers to stabilize and balance during a run with less physical effort. Engineered to keep the rider securely in contact with the saddle even when getting up into roping position. Available with Dee or Adjustable Rigging. “I believe if you can stabilize your balance and be physically comfortable, you will catch more steers. I would like to thank Martin Saddlery for helping me design a saddle that will help so many ropers.” – Rickey Green. To build a custom Rickey Green Team Roper, go to www.martinsaddlery.com and click on “Make it Yours”.

Cactus Saddlery

Cactus Extreme Roper Pad The Cactus Extreme Roper Pad begins with a layer of 100% real, very dense wool felt–the ultimate for longlasting durability. Cactus Saddlery uses one piece of continuous felt to reduce stretching and pulling on the pad, preventing it from tearing at the seam and breaking down as quickly as pads made by other brands. The Extreme Roper is then lined with 100% Merino

wool to offer maximum comfort for the horse. This lightweight, breathable material wicks away moisture and allows heat to escape from the horse’s back. The pad is then finished with oil tanned wear leathers, as well as a contoured spine that runs the full length of the pad and wraps completely around the cut-out, reducing stress on the pad and providing long-lasting leather reinforcement.

New ESP™ Wool Top II Saddle Pad Do you have Extra Sensory Protection? The ESP Wool Top saddle pad you’ve grown to love, from Classic Equine, now has a second version with unique features. The ESP Wool Top II combines the unique memory technology of the original with a few differences. The top layer is a new and improved, ultra-soft 100% New Zealand Wool blanket of the highest quality fibers available. Hand woven and richer in appearance, the ESP Wool Top II comes in a variety of sleek patterns and colors, great for the show pen. Like the original, it has the middle layer of 1/2" memory foam and is finished with a dense, shock absorbing orthopedic grade felt bottom. Visit www.classicequine.com or a Classic Equine dealer in your area.

Fast Back Fast Back introduces the Fast Back Handmade Bit Collection Fast Back has worked with Greg Dutton to develop an exclusive line of handmade bits. These bits have been developed and tested on horses of all different types and training levels to make sure they will work for you. Each bit fits into a progression of training and competing, and provides a full selection from mild to severe. “We are thrilled to work with Dutton

Bits to build our new handmade bit line,” said Al Benson, General Manager of Fast Back. “Greg’s top-notch workmanship, quality, integrity, and lifetime product guarantee are consistent with Fast Back’s way of doing business. This is an ideal partnership, and Fast Back is proud to offer this great new line of bits.” “These bits are styles we have developed and tested over time that we think best suit the competitive horseman’s needs. It has been our theory for a long time that if you will find at least three bits at each stage of training, and alternate between them, you will keep your horse lighter longer, preserving the feel of his mouth for maximum performance. All mouthpieces are made from sweet iron and copper for the best possible comfort for the horse.” – Greg Dutton Greg believes that if a bit is comfortable for a horse, the horse will be more attentive to the rider. If the horse is listening, the rider will get the desired response with the least amount of pressure necessary. The new Fast Back line of bits is comprised of both solid bar bits and newly developed chain mouth bits. The complete line of 19 bits is comprised of 8 mouthpieces in both a long cheek (8") and shorter cheek (7"), and a D-ring snaffle. The line is available through Fast Back dealers and may be viewed in the catalog section at www.fastbackropes.com.

Cactus Ropes 20X EXTREME Take Your Roping Ability to a New Extreme The 20X Extreme utilizes a unique fiber that allows for a perfect diameter, which magnifies tip weight, balance, and a smooth-feeling swing. Head Rope • Nylon Poly Four-Strand • Length: 31' • Diameter: small • Lays: super soft, extra soft, soft, medium soft Heel Rope • Nylon Poly Four-Strand • Length: 36' • Diameter: true • Lays: medium soft, medium, hard medium, medium hard SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 47

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Hand-tooled Checkbook & Notebook Covers Martin Saddlery offers handmade, hand-finished checkbook and notebook covers. Now, get the same custom craftsmanship that goes into your Martin saddle in these everyday necessities. Made with natural skirting leather, Martin’s checkbook and notebook covers each come in two different tooled finishes. Interested in a unique and personal design? Ask your sales representative about custom tooling. Attention to detail and quality that lasts forever, these covers make a great gift. Visit www.martinsaddlery.com to find a Martin Saddlery retailer or call 800-654-7864.

Emerald Valley SuperMash Emerald Valley introduces a new, healthy mash treat, SuperMash. Super good, Super healthy. SuperMash is based on the internationally successful Fibre-Beet (sugar-free beet pulp flakes with added alfalfa, vegetable fat, oatfeed and biotin). Each single serving mash is then layered with oatmeal, ground flaxseed and carrots or apples to make a delicious treat and a nutritionally superior feed. As a treat, a winter warmer or simply as part of a daily ration, SuperMash will fit neatly into any dietary regime and provide the correct nutrition to complement any feeding program. Emerald Valley Natural Health Exeter, NH 888-638-8262 www.emeraldvalleyequine.com

Priefert Arena groomer with water tank Priefert is proud to introduce the ArenaMaster™ with water tank. A wellconditioned arena 48 / MARCH 2010

enhances performance, decreases the chance of injury and offers riders the opportunity to see patterns of their performance regardless of discipline. The ArenaMaster eliminates expensive hydraulics and allows the operator to break packed ground, pulverize clumps of dirt, and leave consistent footing. Offset S-tines provide multiple points for breaking ground, while the adjustable leveling bar allows the user to regulate penetration depth and also assists in breaking clods, leveling high spots, and filling in holes. The “Clump Buster” further pulverizes clods, packs the sub-surface, and fluffs the top layer of dirt. These features lead to an arena with consistent footing and a smooth surface. The heavy push/drag is a unique feature of the ArenaMaster that allows the user many options in pushing, dragging, and leveling ground. The water tank, with a PTO driven pump, can be used to add moisture to the ground and reduce dust. With its numerous features and innovations, the Priefert ArenaMaster with water tank offers affordable versatility in arena grooming maintenance that’s hard to beat. ArenaMasters are also available without the tank.

ropers all across the country. The new glove still comes in the great Blue Streak color and includes sizes, XS/7, S/8, M/9, L/10, XL/11 - Right Hand Only For a complete dealer list please see www.ssgridinginggloves.com

Twisted Metal Twisted Metal introduces new products to help you stand out in the crowd! New lightweight chain reins. Any color. $35

New Xtreme graphics stirrups. Any design, picture, logo, colors, brands, awards, etc. $335 Twisted tack / Scott Schaefer call - 402/239-6333 or visit, www.twistedtack.com

Wylie Manufacturing

Tony Lama Boots Product Name: TW1050-Bolo Sundance Product Description: Bolo Sundance Top, 12" Square Toe MSRP: $185 www.tonylamaboots.com

SSG Gloves Pro Team Roper with Gel Pad The all-new and improved popular Team Roper Glove includes added benefits. The Pro Team Roper with Gel Pads gives ropers more reinforcement for longer wear, as well as gel pad protection for heel side, outside hand bone. All of these improvements and the same flexible feel makes this the glove of choice for many

Arena Express Water Wagon Wylie Manufacturing recently introduced the Arena Express Water Wagon. The Arena Express is designed to uniformly and quickly moisten arenas for dust control and optimal competitive footing. The Arena Express Water Wagon is available in 500 or 1,025 gallon sizes. They feature a Honda engine, 2" Banjo pump, galvanized spray bar, 20' fill hose, and a 25' fire hose and nozzle. The trailer includes torsion spring axles, 6" channel iron frame and adjustable hitch. The spray bar is controlled by a ratchet ball valve that can be activated by a simple tug on a rope from the tractor seat. Ball valves on the spray bar allow a full 25' swath or single side spraying. The tank can be filled through the tank lid or the fill hose and strainer can be used to fill from a tank or pond. The fire hose and nozzle can be used to water stalls and other confined areas, irrigate trees and landscape, and fight the occasional hay or grass fire.

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A recirculating valve allows chemical mixing for washing and disinfecting stalls or trailers. Wylie Manufacturing has been providing quality agricultural and industrial spray equipment for more than 45 years. Their products are marketed through dealers as well as seven Wylie Spray Centers located in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. For more information on these or other Wylie products, contact the nearest Wylie Spray Center or call 1-888-788-7753.

Justin Boots Product Name: BR302-Camel Sand Storm Product Description: Light Orange Classic, 13" Broad Toe MSRP: $170 www.justinboots.com

Soft Touch Roper Cinch Patented six-layer system eliminates twist and cinch distortion. Extra soft, non-chafing, nongalling virgin neoprene is selflubricating, flexible, and reduces girth itch under extreme conditions. Anti-microbial and antifungal. Custom designed stainless steel buckles and dees will not rust. Magnihide seamless nylon top cover is impervious to spurs, barbed wire, and brush. Available in black and brown and sizes 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36 inch. $49.44 Come see us at www.Ropesforless.com

Cowgirl Tuff Cowgirl Tuff introduces one of many shirts from their Spring Signature line. Their signature line is a custom line separate from our seasonal lines.

This shirt is a textured burnout tee with a black velvet cross, silver studs, and our silver glitter logo. It retails for $45.00. (Currently in stores until around Fall ’10) This is one of Cowgirl Tuff popular “Don’t Fence Me In” jeans. They are 98% cotton, 2% spandex denim for the perfect fit. They have our signature embroidered barbed wire design on the back pockets. These jeans are specially tailored to fit women of all shapes and sizes. They are also available in short, regular, long and extra long lengths. These jeans retail for $74.99.

Davis Western Tradin’ Company Davis Western Tradin’ Company is the largest Rios of Mercedes & Anderson Bean dealers in the world. Most all of our boots are specifically designed by us, creating many one-of-a-kind styles. We have over 100 styles available in 10"-16" top height. We have several different toe styles, many different hides and several different soles to choose from. We always strive to “Put the Cowboy Back In Boots.” We have boots that fit good, look good, and wear good at a good price. Check us out at davisboots.com.

Ropesforless.com Court’s Youth Roper Roping Saddle Tree: T.M. Roper, rawhide covered, half glass reinforced, quarter horse bars and gullets, 5 year guarantee. Seat: 14" Padded seat. Gullet: W 7" x H 7 1/2" Cantle: 3-1/2" Oval,

2" natural rawhide silver laced cheyenne roll, leather tooled overlay. Skirts: Square, fleece lined, 26-1/2" x 12". Fender Inseam: 29" to 35" Weight: 38 pounds $1,118.75

Heel-O-Matic The Heel-O-Matic Sled - Perfect Practice for Headers and Heelers

The Heel-O-Matic Sled represents a Perfect Practice opportunity for both headers and heelers, offering an unparalleled opportunity for ropers to perfect their position, swing, delivery and dally. This full-sized roping aid is light enough to be pulled by a horse, yet sturdy enough to take a hard-hitting dally. Designed to be Heel-O-Matic’s premier heading machine, The Sled offers headers consistent, controllable practice (including logging and facing your head horse), a quick release head and body dimensions that represent the most realistic steer substitute available today. The Sled benefits heelers, as well. In addition to life-like proportions, The Sled features realistic rear legs for delivery and accuracy practice that have the option of being upgraded to the patented “Heel-O-Matic” hop. Use The Sled to reduce the number of live practice steers you need each season, or to create quality, controlled practice sessions for yourself and your horses at a moment’s notice. You’ll love the maintenance-free, durable construction, as well as the full year warranty. The Sled and the full line of Perfect Practice machines can be viewed and ordered at www.heelomatic.com. You can also call 888-HEELING (433-5464) to talk to an expert to learn which machine will produce the most results for you. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 49

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HOOey

Heel-O-Matic

Reinsman

How do you get your HOOey? Depends what day you ask. Whether you’re stopping the clock or ripping a wake, HOOey fits your lifestyle. HOOey’s Spring line offers progressive designs that are, as always, comfortably hip. To check out the styles and a list of places across the country you can get your HOOey, drop by www.getyourhooey.com.

Introducing The Bones!

X Series “Signature Series” • Wood fiberglass with DM bars • Gullet: 6-1/2" • Swell: 12-1/2" • Seat Size: 14", 14-1/2", 15", 15-1/2', 16" • Cantle Height: 4" • Horn: 3-1/2" • Cap: 2-3/8" • Skirt Length: 28" • Rigging: Custom stainless steel Dees • Position: 7/8 • Stirrups: 3" Deep roper hand tooled • Color: Custom Old West • Trim: Custom tooled tri-colored bronze with berry edge • Weight: Approx. 42 lbs • Warranty: 10 years “Here is a custom saddle that you don’t have to wait years to have one made.” Special Features: Handmade, handtooled, Old West colored Hermann Oak leather. Tooled oak Wyoming Flower mix with Border. 100% heavy wool fleece. Saddle is standard with quilted pop stitched seat. Other options available – www.reinsman.com

Heritage Glove Progrip Roping Glove Heritage has over 28 years of experience designing and manufacturing gloves. We bring our passion and experience to you by offering a complete and comprehensive line of riding gloves that surpasses all other gloves with innovation, design, style, quality and comfort. We assure you that you will see for yourself the benefits of Heritage gloves at a competitive price. • The Heritage ProGrip Roping glove’s offers excellent finger dexterity and feel of the rope. • This glove was specially developed to our material specifications for fit and durability. • The Heritage ProGrip glove will last up to 10 times longer than standard cotton knit gloves. • Professionally tested, this unique black roping glove is built to exceed your expectations of a quality roping glove at an economical value. • Colors Available: Black Sizes: Youth/5, S/8, M/9, 10/L, 11/XL • MSRP $11.95/12 pack (Right hand only) 50 / MARCH 2010

Whether you’re a PRCA pro or just swinging your first rope, The Bones from Heel-O-Matic provides full curl practice sessions that will improve your accuracy, sharpen your skills, and give novice ropers a controlled practice experience to build rope handling skills. Made of durable, molded plastic, Bones dimensions were carefully chosen to create the most realistic heading dummy on the market. The sturdy, wide base ensures that Bones won’t tip, slip or slide, even after years of practice. Each Bones comes with a sturdy horn wrap and sets of short (19"), medium (28") and long horns (33") to provide you with variable practice challenges or to customize your Bones to resemble the live cattle in your area. Leave the horns off completely to provide a 14" spread for calf and breakaway ropers. The built-in handle and 45-pound total weight make Bones easy for anyone in the family to transport. Add challenge to your practice session by raising, lowering or tipping the Bones head with our unique base inserts. Bones provides practice opportunities in nearly any environment and any weather conditions. Take your roping practice inside if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. Throw it in the truck or trailer for practice and entertainment at all of your equestrian events. You’ll also love the hours of enjoyment that Bones provides to younger ropers. Bones are available in a variety of colors: brown, black, blue, yellow, pink or purple. The Bones, along with all of Heel-OMatic’s Perfect Practice machines can be seen at www.heelomatic.com. If you’d like to speak to one of our Perfect Practice experts, just call 888-HEELING (433-5464).

Pro Dally Wrap New Wraps for 2010! Pro Dally Wrap is installed in about 2-5 minutes. Once wrapped, the Pro Dally Wraps last the average roper several months. For Headers the increased grab leaves less rope to slide, which means fewer steers hanging back to the heelers. All this equates to more catches by your heelers, and more wins for you! Not to mention the 25% increase in rope life. If you heel you know what we are talking about. If you don’t, ask your heeler what happens to the run when you slide two foot of rope back to him in the corner. Heelers, you might want to buy your header a Pro Dally Wrap! We watched this happen run after run at the 2009 NFR. For the price of a new rope there is no

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reason to be throwing away thousands of dollars. An increase of just one $500 win every year would take care of the average ropers Pro Dally Wraps for over 3 years. Ask yourself, is it worth it? For heelers one of the big problems has always been running rope. All the time! This is what ruins our heel ropes long before their time. With ropes reaching $3545 in price, and the average roper going through at least one heel rope per roping, the increase in heel rope life of 50% or more should have every heelers attention. The grab of our new heeler compound is better than ever, and when you do the math, the savings on ropes alone pays for a Pro Dally Wrap every week for the average guy! When you purchase your Pro Dally Wraps be sure to check out the 3pack. This allows two saddles to be wrapped and have a spare to boot. With reported winnings of over 40k at both the USTRC Finals and the World Series of Team Roping in 2009 Its time to RopeSmart. www.RopeSmart.com

New Cowboy Harness Headstalls Emit Quality and Style You have to feel it to believe it! The new Cowboy Harness Headstalls from Martin Saddlery are superior in quality and made to withstand the test of time. The line consists of 8 new styles. All handmade from Hermann Oak Harness Leather. These classic, cowboy-style harness headstalls are durable and rugged enough for everyday wear, yet classy and traditional enough for the arena. Any horseman will appreciate the look and feel of these new headstalls from Martin. To feel the difference, ask for them at your local Martin Saddlery dealer or visit www.equibrand.com.

Lil Blue Heeler

Running P Saddlery

Great Practice Machine Continues to Improve The new and improved Lil Blue Heeler is a fun and useful roping tool made in the USA for ropers of all ages. The Lil Blue Heeler’s unique features include newly redesigned lifelike legs and head, 360-degree swiveling body and realistic hopping motion. These features provide great practice for both headers and heelers of all levels. Because of the 13" horn spread and 24" overall height, the Lil Blue Heeler is small enough to be used indoors or out, yet still provides fundamental practice. The Lil Blue Heeler operates with electricity and also comes with a rechargeable battery pack that provides hours of continuous roping per charge. You can practice all week and then, because of its portability, you can take it with you on the weekend. To order a Lil Blue Heeler for hours of fun and real practice call 406/761-5948 or write for a free brochure to Lil Blue Heeler, 815 9th St. North, Great Falls, MT 59401, or email jeff@grizzlysaddlery.com. You can also check us out on the web at www.grizzlysaddlery.com, click on Lil Blue Heeler logo. Dealer inquiries welcome.

Low Profile™ Roper. Shown with hand popped scalloped chap leather seat. Hand buffed roughout leather, with slick tooling on same surface. Handcrafted in the USA with Wicket & Craig leather raised and tanned in the USA. Call 866/383-0594 or click www.runningpsaddlery.com and let Running P Saddlery customize a unique saddle for you.

New! Tough Enough Equine Classic Equine is proud to partner with Tough Enough to Wear Pink™ to help raise money to fight breast cancer. New for 2010, Classic Equine unveils Tough Enough Equine. Classic Equine took its most popular products and gave them a higher purpose. The Tough Enough Equine line includes the ESP Wool Top Pad, EZ Wrap II Front Boot, Dyno No Turn bell boot, Barn Gloves, Basic Rope Bag, Boot/Accessory Tote and Basic Hay Bag. Go to www.classicequine.com to visit a dealer in your area.

Ariat International Ariat International, the company that first revolutionized the equestrian industry by incorporating performance technology into English and Western footwear, recently launched Ariat Denim for men and women (three styles available for each), the latest addition to the company’s performance apparel line. A natural progression of Ariat’s commitment to quality and innovation, Ariat Denim is expertly constructed from the inside out, offering a lived-in comfort without sacrificing style. Ariat tapped Stefano Aldighieri and Dan DiSanto, formerly of 7 for All Mankind and Levi’s Premium, to create an ideal mix of fit and fashion for both in the saddle and on the street. Ariat Denim is now available nationally at select stores, with an expanded launch planned for fall 2010. Men’s styles retail for $54.95 to $59.95, and women’s styles retail for $64.95 to $69.95. Among Ariat Denim’s features are: • 100% cotton ring-spun denim • Comfort inseams • Anchored belt loops, plus men’s patent-pending “Loop Lock” reinforced rear belt loop • “True Fit” waistband • Heavy-duty zippers and hardware • Women’s no-see pocket lines and slimming back pockets • Men’s iPocket for electronics and extra deep front pockets SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 51

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Tony Lama Boots

Stinger Ropes

Hot Heels

Product Name: 7910-L-Bay Apache Product Description: Hot Pink Elko, 11" Square Toe MSRP: $165 www.tonylamaboots.com

The Horn-it 4-strand head rope Neon yellow blend rope that is small and packed with a lot of tip weight. This new rope has a new unique feel; this rope has been flying off the shelf.

Running P Rope

The Extreme 4-strand heel rope The original white poly/nylon blends 4 strand rope. This rope has a smoother feel than colored ropes. Go to our web site for more information www.stingerropes.com 940/683-6433

From the company that provides the most durable, realistic and preferred roping practice tools on the market today. Hot Heels Adjustable Heading Dummy This Heading dummy allows you to practice your heading from the ground or is adjustable to the height of an actual steer so you can practice from your horse. This dummy features our release head that is also adjustable to 3 different heights. The release head now has horns with a new more flexible material that now comes standard on all of our practice dummies. - $375

The newest edition to the Running P Rope family, the Maverick has the right feel that all ropers are looking for. With the latest in four strand technology, this rope has body, consistency, and durability. Grab one today at a dealer nearest you. 800-833-8522 www.runningpropes.com

KID Group

Double J Saddlery New Tribal Cross Hi Tech Roper

Featuring a new hand-tooled tribal pattern with black dyed background. This saddle is set up with our patented adjustable stirrup hangers that allow you to get balanced with the way your horse moves and set you up for a faster shot. Not to mention itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty cool new look. For a limited time you will receive a free breast collar when you order a new hi tech roper. Give us a call for more info at 800-669-2535 or log on to the web at www.doublejsaddlery.com 52 / MARCH 2010

BigSprinkler.com introduces a new line of heavy duty wheeled sprinkler carts for watering round pens, arenas, sorting pens, pasture, and much more! These carts are a convenient and inexpensive way to apply water where you need it. They are designed and built for ranch and farm use and are much more durable than what you can find in most local stores. Simply attach the cart to the end of your garden hose and begin watering. When that area is watered, the hose and cart may then be easily pulled ahead to begin watering the next area without turning off the water! Sprinkler heads may be set for a full circle pattern or any part of a circle for wetted diameters of 100 feet and above! Brought to you by the makers of Micro Rain products, call us today at 800-373-9325 or purchase online at www.bigsprinkler.com.

Power Drills DVD Featuring Rickey Green and Speed Williams You get one full action packed hour of fun drills to perfect your horse position. Patterns that you can tailor to improve your horses ability. Get the most out of your practice time with these innovative steps to improve your game, from beginners to the pros. - $24.95

As you can see, there is all kinds of new equipment and products for team ropers this year. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brand new product or an upgrade, companies all across the country are gearing up to supply team ropers an endless supply of products to help make their riding and roping experience more enjoyable.

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Northern California Classic Paso Robles, CA March 26-28, 2010

t just so happens that Paso Robles is a perfect getaway for anyone looking for a little quiet time. Located along California’s central coast, Paso Robles is halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along U.S. Highway 101. Known as El Paso de Robles or “Pass of the Oaks,” the community is nestled in the beautiful coastal mountain range and is home to some 30,000 residents. With nearby mountains, beaches, and deserts, Paso Robles is also amid one of the nation’s greatest wine growing areas. Hosting a number of hot springs resorts, it is an extraordinarily relaxing place to visit and spend some quality time. When you couple that with the USTRC’s Northern California Classic, you have the perfect scenario for a great getaway. There is a no better packaged deal for a weekend of wine, healing waters and USTRC team roping. When the community of Paso Robles twirls out the red carpet to USTRC team ropers the weekend of March 26 through 28, take them up on it — great roping, great food, great things to see and do. The green and rolling hills of the Salinas Valley near Paso Robles is the region author John Steinbeck 54 / MARCH 2010

eulogized in many of his books. The area is a blend of cultures as unique, unusual and captivating as its many signature wines. Paso Robles is a small city with big charm. Primarily a rural farming community the area boasts an historic downtown with a quaint, picture-perfect town square that will, no doubt, reach out and grab you. Sporting a small town appeal the area also caters to sophisticated tastes with gourmet restaurants and quality boutiques. Paso Robles maintains its rural community feel while developing into a center of industry, viticulture, recreation, commerce, and upscale housing. It is truly a place with something for everyone. If you plan on roping anywhere close to California making Paso Robles your

number one stop is a wise decision. The Northern California Classic will be a great roping and the atmosphere Paso Robles offers is one that makes the roping even better. After all fun is all about atmosphere and Paso Robles offers it all. n

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

New Mexico Championships April 2-4, 2010 Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico www.itsatrip.org USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Hyatt Place 505/872-9000 Hotel K Texas Land and Cattle 505/343-9800 Restaurant K El Pinto Authentic New Mexican Restaurant 505/898-1771 Restaurant K Sadie’s of New Mexico 505/345-5339 Restaurant K Landry’s Seafood House 505/875-0101 Restaurant K Texas Roadhouse 505/856-2226 Restaurant K The County Line 505/856-7477 Restaurant K Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course www.cabq.gov Golf K Puerto Del Sol Golf Course www.cabq.gov Golf K Putt Putt Golf & Games www.puttputtabq.com Golf K Sandia Casino www.sandiacasino.com Entertainment K Cowboys 505/299-4559 Entertainment

Oregon Championships April 10-11, 2010 John Hancock Center Klamath Falls, Oregon USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Days Inn 541/882-8864 Hotel K Dynasty Restaurant and Lounge 541/850-6948 Restaurant K Antonio’s Cucina Italiana www.antonioscucinaitaliana.com Restaurant K Mr B’s Steakhouse 541/883-8719 Restaurant K Ranch House Restaurant www.runningy.com Restaurant K Roosters Steak & Chop House 541/850-8414 Restaurant 56 / MARCH 2010

K Red’s Roadhouse 541/883-2175 K Harbor Links Golf Course www.harborlinksgolf.net K Running Y Ranch Golf Resort www.runningy.com K Favell Museum www.favellmuseum.org K Ross Ragland Theater www.rrtheater.org K Waldo’s www.checkoutwaldos.com K Pelican Cinemas

Texas Championships Restaurant Golf Golf Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment

Arkansas Championships April 9-11, 2010 Harper Stadium/Kay Rodgers Park www.kayrodgerspark.com Fort Smith, Arkansas www.fortsmith.org Denny and Lynn Flynn 479/965-6800 USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Comfort Inn 479/484-0227 Hotel K Aspen Hotel & Suites www.aspenhotelandsuites.com Hotel K Hampton Inn Ft. Smith www.hamptoninn.com Hotel K Red Lobster Restaurants www.redlobster.com Restaurant K Olive Garden Italian Restaurant www.olivegarden.com Restaurant K TGIFridays 479/484-0906 Restaurant K Outback Steakhouse 479/452-0900 Restaurant K Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Restaurant K Grand Slam Golf & Baseball www.grandslamfun.com Golf K Links At Fort Smith 479/648-8080 Golf K Fort Smith Country Club www.fortsmith.com Golf K Fort Smith Art Center www.ftsartcenter.com Entertainment K Fort Smith Trolley Museum www.fstm.org Entertainment K Fort Smith Museum of History www.fortsmithmuseum.com Entertainment K Rooster’s Blues Bar www.roostersontheave.webs.com Entertainment K Electric Cowboy www.electriccowboy.com Entertainment

April 15-18, 2010 San Antonio Rose Palace San Antonio, Texas USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Comfort Inn Fiesta 210/696-4766 Hotel K Hampton Inn and Suites www.lodgewithus.com Hotel K Boerne Sunday House www.boernevistro.com Hotel K Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Six Flags www.hiexpress.com Hotel K The Creek Restaurant www.creek-restaurant.com Restaurant K Sidelines Sports Bar & Restaurant www.sidelinesboerne.com Restaurant K Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-BQ www.rudys.com Restaurant K Grill At Leon Springs www.leonspringsgrill.com Restaurant K Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery www.mitierracafe.com Restaurant K Cedar Creek Golf Course www.alamocitygolftrail.com Golf K Tapatio Springs Golf Resort www.tapatio.com Golf K Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club www.fairoaksclub.com Golf K Leon Springs Dancehall 210/698-7070 Entertainment K Six Flags Fiesta Texas Theme Park www.sixflags.com Entertainment K Santikos Palladium IMAX www.santikos.com Entertainment K Cascade Caverns www.cascadecaverns.com Entertainment K Alamo www.thealamo.org Entertainment K SeaWorld San Antonio www.seaworld.com Entertainment K Buckhorn Saloon, Museum & Texas Ranger Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com Entertainment

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South Alabama Championships April 16-18, 2010 The Covington Center Arena Andalusia, Alabama USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Days Inn 334/427-0050 Hotel K Ophelia’s Italian Restaurant 334/427-1400 Restaurant K CJ’s Grille www.cjsgrille.net Restaurant K R & M Steakhouse 334/222-5595 Restaurant K Buckboard Steak & Seafoods www.buckboardganttlake.com Restaurant K Andalusia Country Club 334/222-3881 Golf K Old Pine Golf Course 334/222-3242 Golf K Clark Theatre 334/222-4761 Entertainment K Boland Lanes 334/222-3331 Entertainment K Three Notch Museum www.threenotchmuseum.com Entertainment K Will Coleman Center www.cityofandalusia.com Entertainment

Idaho Championships April 23-25, 2010 Idaho Sports Center www.idahocenter.com Nampa, Idaho www.ci.nampa.id.us USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Shilo Inn www.shiloinns.com Hotel K Hampton Inn & Suites www.hamptoninn.com Hotel K Mr. Sandman Inn and Suites 208/887-2062 Hotel K Marriott Inn and Suites 208/467-5888 Hotel K Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com Restaurant K Copper Canyon Restaurant www.coppercanyonnampa.com Restaurant K Ridgecrest Golf www.ridgecrestgolf.com Golf

K Warhawk Air Museum www.warhawkairmuseum.org K Rollerdrome namparollerdrome.net K Music Theatre of Idaho www.mtionline.org K Firehouse Sports Pub 208/463-0167

Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment

Missouri Classic April 23-25, 2010 Hickory Hill Arena Bethany, Missouri USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Super 8 Bethany www.super8.com Hotel K Family Budget Inn www.familybudgetinnmotel.com Hotel K Best Western 660/425-8006 Hotel K Pizza Hut www.pizzahut.com Restaurant K Camaro’s Steak House and Lounge Restaurant K Bethany Country Club 660/425-3745 Golf K Big Time Cinema www.bigtimecinema.com Entertainment K Bethany Lanes LLC 660/425-6199 Entertainment K Toot-Toot Lounge 660/425-6662 Entertainment K Long Creek Saloon 660/425-8650 Entertainment

Panhandle Classic April 29-May 2, 2010 Amarillo National Center Amarillo, Texas www.visitamarillotx.com USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Ashmore Inn and Suites 877/374-3344 Hotel K Ambassador Hotel 806/358-6161 Hotel K La Kiva Hotel 806/379-6555 Hotel K Texas Roadhouse Cuisines www.texasroadhouse.com Restaurant

K Jorges Tacos Garcia Mexican Restaurants 806/371-0411 Restaurant K Big Texan Steak Ranch www.bigtexan.com Restaurant K Outback Steakhouse 806/352-4032 Restaurant K City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation www.comanchetrail.com Golf K Amarillo Country Club www.amarillocountryclub.org Golf K Palo Duro Canyon www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/paloduro Entertainment K American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Musuem www.aqha.org Entertainment K Kawahidi Indian Dancers 806/358-2463 Entertainment K FireWater Park 806/342-FIRE Entertainment

The Blackhawk Championships April 30-May 2, 2010 Blackhawk Arena Salina, Utah www.salinacity.org USTRC www.ustrc.com 254/968-0002 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Super 8 Salina-Scenic Hills Area www.super8.com Hotel K Rodeway Inn Salina www.rodewayinn.com Hotel K Best Western 435/529-7455 Hotel K Mom’s Cafe 435/529-3921 Restaurant K El Mexicano Restaurant www.rosamexicano.com Restaurant K Cove View Golf Course www.coveviewgolf.com Golf K Paradise Golf Course www.utah.com Golf K Salina Swimming 435/529-1237 Entertainment K Central Utah Art Center www.cuartcenter.org Entertainment K Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum 435/743-5316 Entertainment

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$10,000 to Year End High Point Header and Heeler $5,000 to runners-up.

US Open Tour

STANDINGS

HEADERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Matt Sherwood .............38 Derrick J. Begay............33 Chad Masters................31 Mikey E. Fletcher ..........27 David Key.....................25 Pace Freed ...................24 Cody McMinn................21 Aaron Tsinigine.............20 Jake Barnes..................20 David Motes .................19 Kaleb Driggers..............19 Trevor Brazile ...............18 Tanner Bryson ..............18 Justin V. Davis ...............18 Charles R. Pogue...........17 Ty N. Blasingame ..........16

17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

Waylon McCurley ..........16 Morgan Jones ...............14 Britt C. Williams ...........14 Nick L. Pullara, Jr .........14 Joel Bach .....................13 Tate Kirchenschlager .....12 Justin L. Lovell..............11 Adam Rose...................11 Clay Tryan.....................10 Turtle B. Powell ............10 Drew Horner, Sr. ...........10 Bode W. Baize ..............10 Wade Kreutzer ..............10 Ross J. Farias................10 Erich J. Rogers..............10 Daniel Green ................10

33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48.

Luke Brown....................9 Gable Hilderbrand...........9 Murdock Keith ................9 Miles Kobold ..................9 Ken Miranda...................9 Tyler Schnaufer...............9 Jimmy D. Tanner..............9 Jay D. Ellerman...............9 Justin Yost ......................8 Justin W. Parish ..............8 Travis Bounds .................8 Kyle V. Roberts................8 Jesse D. Sheffield ............8 Tee Woolman ..................7 Chris Young ....................7 Jake W. Kropik ................7

49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61.

J. R. Olson ......................7 Jesy C. Austin .................6 Thomas Braman .............6 Joshua P. McMillan ..........6 Chance E. Kelton ............6 Kelsey Parchman.............6 Kelly D. Clement .............6 Philip D. McCoy ..............5 Rance Gantt ...................5 Lance A. Fillmore............5 Randal Eggemeyer ..........5 Chase Francis .................5 Troy B. Hudson ...............5

Jake M. Long ..................9 Jett L. Hillman ................9 Byron Wilkerson .............9 C. L. Morgan ..................9 Brad Culpepper...............9 Craig Branham ...............9 Ty Ethridge.....................9 Levi T. Tyan .....................9 Wade Kreutzer ................8 Kyle Crick.......................8 Adam Toole.....................8 Mickey J. Gomez .............8 Cody Hall .......................8 Dustin Davis ...................7 J. W. Borrego ..................7 Wade Clayton .................7 Rhett Wilson...................6

52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65.

Tooter R. Flack ...............6 Kyon Sayer .....................6 Russell Cardoza, Jr. .........6 Todd Wilson....................6 Billie J. Saebens..............5 Scott Webster .................5 Dryce M. Stoner..............5 Casey Stipes ...................4 Cole Bigbee....................4 Jay D. McClain ................4 Tom Bill Johnson.............4 Bucky L. Campbell ..........4 Lance J. McFarland..........4 Wesley H. Moss...............4

HEELERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Jade Corkill ..................71 Brock G. Hanson...........37 Travis Graves ................31 Britt Bockius ................27 Rich Skelton .................26 Anthony Calmelat .........26 York Gill.......................24 Travis Woodard .............22 Cory Petska ..................21 Cesar DeLaCruz ............19 Tommy Zuniga, Jr..........18 Buddy E. Hawkins II......17 Monty Joe Petska..........17 Kyle Lawrence ..............17 Shay D. Carroll .............16 Ryan Motes ..................16 Caleb Twisselman ..........16

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18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.

Dusty Pulsipher ............16 Adam G. Plyler .............15 Jade Anderson ..............15 Steve Northcott ............14 Boogie B. Ray...............14 Robert Murphy .............14 Jake E. Freeland............14 Josh A. Fillmore ............13 T. J. Watts.....................12 Jeff S. Brown ................11 Arky Rogers .................11 Clay O. Cooper..............11 Kory Koontz .................10 Bobby Baize .................10 Jimmie R. Cooper..........10 Cody Cowden................10 Patrick Smith .................9

35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51.

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T Roping Gross s $425,900 Roper’s Pot s $292,025 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $29,925 Return to Roper s 75.6%

The USTRC’s Heart of Texas Championships kicked into gear January 15-17, 2010. The annual event produced by the USTRC staff welcomed more than 1,030 team ropers and their families to town to make up more than 2,215 teams. The event takes place at the state of the art Heart of Texas Coliseum and is an event that team ropers don’t want to miss. This year the setup was extremely roper friendly and the cattle were exceptional. The roping just set the stage for a new era of USTRC events. Wallace Townsend of Davidson, Oklahoma was the big winner of the event. He and his partners took home over $14,000, a pair of trophy Gist buckles and two tooled trophy saddle pads.

“This roping in Waco was a great roping and the cattle were really good,” said 60 year old Townsend. “It was really roper friendly and I loved the score and the setup. In fact, everyone in our crew really liked it and we had a great time.” Townsend began by winning second and fifth in the Main Average of the #12 Division. He and partner Monty Jacob secured second place with a time of 33.34 seconds and earned an awesome paycheck worth $5,472, trophy Gist buckles and a National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Townsend and Lloyd South claimed fifth place in the Main Average and took home a great paycheck worth $1,592 and a Regional Shoot-Out worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “Monty and I have roped quite a bit over the years and

HEART OF TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Open Clay Tryan (Lipan, TX) / Travis Graves (Jay, OK), 24.53 on 4, $4,410

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it was good to win with him,” said Townsend. “Lloyd and I are pretty good friends and rope a whole lot together. He is a great friend and a great partner.” Townsend added to his winnings in the #12 Gold Plus Division where he teamed up with Heathe Heller to earn the fast time of the roping. The pair caught their steer in 6.03 seconds to earn the paycheck. “Heathe and I rope together at the jackpots and ropings around,” said Townsend. “We usually win pretty good together, too.” In the #9 Division, Townsend teamed up with Walter Mainka and caught four steers in 37.51 seconds. Their

consistency landed them third place in the Main Average. They pocketed $6,302, trophy tooled saddle pads and a National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “Walter and I had never roped together. We met through our grandkids junior rodeo and decided to rope,” added Townsend. “It worked out really well and we got lucky. I don’t heel a lot and usually don’t catch. He was just lucky I caught four.” The Heart of Texas Championships was a sweet USTRC event as ropers from 19 different states and Canada enjoyed the team roping action. The unique

roper friendly atmosphere had everyone smiling when they left and eager for the next event. n

HEART OF TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Blake Hughes Sulphur, OK Trevor B. Connolly Durant, OK Keet T. Cyphers McAllen, TX John M. East Linn, TX Jason Enoch Cuero, TX Tooter R. Flack Cuero, TX Omar Alvarado Odessa, TX Clay Schneider Thorndale, TX Tyler McMinn Caddo Mills, TX Matthew W. Ingle Campbell, TX #13 Eric Daniels Needville, TX Austin J. Santikos Tomball, TX Brandon G. Matchett Kosse, TX Jimmy A. Cotton Fairfield, TX Cole Wheeler Flint, TX Kent Shankles Burneyville, OK Eric P. Fabian Schenectady, NY Brent Ivy Amarillo, TX #12 Billy Reagan Hockley, TX Reno R. Gonzales Magnolia, TX Bubba Gough Sealy, TX Corey Hendrick Rosenberg, TX Wallace L. Townsend Davidson, OK Lloyd W. South Palo Pinto, TX Cash Hendrick Rosenberg, TX Austin J. Santikos Tomball, TX #11 Sloan Kuehl Mart, TX Quirt K. McClendon Three Rivers, TX Steve P. Hobbs Dayton, TX Travis B. Hobbs Dayton, TX Cody Saculla Bryan, TX Wade Almon Larue, TX Cole Dollery Caldwell, TX Hamp Conlan Lampasas, TX SeVette Tatum Early Flat, TX Lari Dee Guy Abilene, TX

#10 Jerry W. Green Dayton, TX Travis B. Hobbs Dayton, TX Kayelen Helton Stephenville, TX John S. Bankhead Madisonville, TX Luke Dement Rusk, TX Will H. Yates Grapeland, TX Dustin R. Williams Magnolia, TX Blayne Klenk Bedias, TX John Rodriguez Media, TX Jason Cooper Jarrell, TX Matt Imel Tolar, TX Zane C. Murphy Tolar, TX #9 Tanner Rush Tomball, TX Sammy S. Sorsby Tomball, TX Michael L. Bailey Weatherford, TX David D. Fletcher Poolville, TX Ken B. Phillips Tioga, TX George Smith Georgetown, TX Alan Johnson Center, TX Ricky Oliver Huntsville, TX Jerry Shaw Garrison, TX Kerry M. Beard Garrsion, TX Glenn Bailey Howe, TX L. T. Worley Whitewright, TX David Hammit Madisonville, TX Mark Manning Normangee, TX

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Heath A. Reinert Canyon, TX Jeff Hilton Olney, TX #13 Ronald G. Ellis Centerville, TX Tommy Zuniga Centerville, TX Cole Spurgeon Stephenville, TX Jake Knight Lawn, TX

#12 Kenton E. Woodson Conroe, TX Mike Hughes Magnolia, TX Wallace L. Townsend Davidson, OK Monty L. Jacob Tolar, TX #11 Linus L. Clark Terrell, TX Kelly J. Tuley Red Oak, TX Chris R. Fleet Axtell, TX Ty Hill Midway, TX Phillip D. Owens Hallsville, TX Pecos B. Hurley Yantis, TX #10 Paul Ballesteros Waxahachie, TX Jason Moss Royse City, TX Sloan Kuehl Mart, TX Rusty T. Thornton Waco, TX David Outlaw Bonham, TX Carra J. Outlaw Bonham, TX Jake Toman Hockley, TX Ricky Oliver Huntsville, TX #9 Stacy Kropik Midway, TX Seth Gillespie Hamilton, TX Danny McGlothern New Waverly, TX John W. Shivers Waller, TX Walter L. Mainka Foster, OK Wallace L. Townsend Davidson, OK Mitch D. Vaughn Waco, TX Justin Percivill China Spring, TX Justin Vallejo Austin, TX George Smith Georgetown, TX #8 Josh Russum Savoy, TX Darrel Dickey Wichita Falls, TX Joe Johnson Madill, OK Larry Acock Corsicana, TX Brendon S. Ford Weimar, TX Charter Ramey Fort Worth, TX Adam Kirkland Tool, TX Jeff Odom Mabank, TX Donald R. Clipper Huntsville, TX Cesar Ornelas Weatherford, TX

For complete results listings visit our website: www.ustrc.com SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 63

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#15 Heath A. Reinert (Canyon, TX) / Jeff Hilton (Olney, TX), 25.37 on 4, $4,960, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Ronald G. Ellis (Centerville, TX) / Tommy Zuniga, Jr. (Centerville, TX), 27.21 on 4, $7,766, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#12 Kenton E. Woodson (Conroe, TX) / Mike Hughes (Magnolia, TX), 31.98 on 4, $8,208, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#11 Linus L. Clark (Terrell, TX) / Kelly J. Tuley (Red Oak, TX), 31.85 on 4, $10,456, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Paul Ballesteros (Waxahachie, TX) / Jason Moss (Royse City, TX), 31.92 on 4, $11,072, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Stacy Kropik (Midway, TX) / Seth Gillespie (Hamilton, TX), 37.22 on 4, $12,604, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#8 Josh Russum (Savoy, TX) / Darrel Dickey, Jr. (Wichita Falls, TX), 24.71 on 3, $5,334, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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C Roping Gross s $324,860 Roper’s Pot s $225,158 (INCLUDING SHOOT-OUT CONTRIBUTION)

Prizeline s $29,170 Return to Roper s 78.3%

Cajun Country was on fire the weekend of January 21-24, 2010. Not only was the weather extremely nice, but the USTRC style team roping was outstanding inside the Coushatta Pavilion in Kinder, Louisiana. The annual Bayou Championships hosted by Steve and Sherry Judd brought more than 1,680 teams to town from more than nine different states. The facility was exceptional, the cattle were great and the food was spicy hot, just like the team roping action. Twenty year-old Travis Hobbs from Dayton, Texas really enjoyed the roping. He and his partners won $24,120, two trophy Gist buckles, four trophy Martin saddles and $18,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. It was certainly a weekend to

remember for Hobbs. “This was a really good event, especially for me,” said Hobbs who attends Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas. “It was just an awesome experience and I really enjoyed being able to participate.” Hobbs has been roping for a long time, but just recently started traveling and going to more ropings. “I just finally got some money put together where I could start going and entering more,” said Hobbs. “I just started heeling in the past couple of years and I really enjoy that. I just love to rope.” In the #11 Division he teamed up with Isaac James, Lee Jackson and Jacque Woolman to finish first and second place in the Average respectively. Jackson and Hobbs won the Average with a time of 30.29 seconds on four steers. They earned $9,126, trophy Martin saddles and National Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Woolman and Hobbs finished close behind with a time

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Open Mikey E. Fletcher (Mineola, TX) / Tommy Zuniga, Jr. (Centerville, TX), 34.95 on 5, $3,260

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of 30.99 seconds and earned $5,780, trophy Gist buckles and USTRC National Finals Shoot-Outs. “Issac lives about 45 minutes from me and he has a really good horse. I knew I wanted a run with him and it worked out good for us,” said Hobbs. “Jacque and her husband Tee just moved down close to where I live and I got hooked up with them a couple of months ago. She is a good partner and I have learned a lot from roping with her.” In the #10 Division, Hobbs teamed up with header Jerry Green to finish first place in the Average. They caught four steers in 31.73 seconds and earned $9,214, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for their

efforts. “Jerry and my dad have been friends for a long time and he has known me since I was a little boy,” said Hobbs. “When I started heeling we partnered up and it has been good for both of us. He is a cool guy and a good partner.” Hobbs was excited because this was his biggest team roping win and he expects to have many more. “This was actually my first and second USTRC saddles to win and my third USTRC buckle,” said Hobbs. “It was so exciting and I was very fortunate to have some success. I plan on going to the US Finals (NFTR) and am already working on getting things in order. Hopefully I can do well up there.”

Hobbs is already planning on reinvesting his winnings from the Bayou Championships. “I am going to use my winnings to buy a heel horse and then save some so I will have some entry fee money for the US Finals,” added Hobbs. “I can hardly wait and I hope I can put some more money and Shoot-Outs together before the Finals get here.” The Bayou Championships was an outstanding USTRC event and producer Steve Judd was excited about the turnout. Ropers from all over enjoyed the cattle and the setup and once again it just added to the new style that USTRC is bringing to the team roping industry. n

BAYOU CHAMPIONSHIPS • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded $2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Derrick G. Miller Eunice, LA Scott Webster Converse, LA Jerritt L. Varner Red Level, AL Zak R. Dobbins Bay Minette, AL B. J. Sikes Bedias, TX Justin C. Hendrick Rosenberg, TX Shane Paschal Nome, TX Cliff M. Williamson Liberty, TX Jesy C. Austin Zachary, LA Wesley Birdwell Marthaville, LA #13 Dan Coombs Alexandria, LA Eddie A. Dunn Grayson, LA Jacque Woolman Dayton, TX Trey R. Carter Pasadena, TX Eric Daniels Needville, TX Austin J. Santikos Tomball, TX Heith Cloud Kountze, TX Tyler P. Hinton Dayton, TX #12 Jacque Woolman Dayton, TX Corey Hendrick Rosenberg, TX Bubba Gough Sealy, TX Corey Hendrick Rosenberg, TX Eric Daniels Needville, TX Austin J. Santikos Tomball, TX Cash Hendrick Rosenberg, TX Cody A. Kohleffel East Bernard, TX #11 Tony Reyes Kingsville, TX Juan H. Garcia Kingsville, TX Al P. Reames Saint Francisville, LA Cody P. Burgess Shreveport, LA Bubba Gough Sealy, TX Cody A. Kohleffel East Bernard, TX Jake Ardoin Iowa, LA

Jarett Guidry Sulphur, LA Brody P. Bellett Silbee, TX Kelvin R. Rion Reeves, LA #10 Dusty B. King Pitkin, LA William T. Wisby Pitkin, LA Stacy Kropik Midway, TX Ty Hill Midway, TX Marshall Greene Minden, LA Jay B. Williams Sibely, LA Wade Harper Lacamp, LA Egan W. Harper Lacamp, LA Jake Ardoin Iowa, LA Jacup H. Dixon Boyce, LA Art A. Gutierrez Kingsville, TX Moe Ramirez Premont, TX #9 Jimbo M. Dunagan Nome, TX Bruce Thompson Pitkin, LA Jerry W. Green Dayton, TX Jessie C. Favors Dayton, TX Cody W. Howes Albany, LA Bobby L. Foster Greensburg, LA Bill S. Brown Jonesville, LA Vick L. Gantt Athens, LA Bobby Leflett Bossier City, LA Donnie Leflett Benton, LA Nick Gonzales III Carriere, MS Egan W. Harper Lacamp, LA

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Bo L. Litton Pelican, LA Mike Collins Heflin, LA #13 Terry Cooley Deridder, LA Koby G. Barousse Church Point, LA

#12 Kent B. Rayhill Alvin, TX Lynn Thornton George West, TX Dylan Reames Lake Charles, LA Cody P. Burgess Shreveport, LA #11 Isaac James Lee Jackson Porter, TX Travis B. Hobbs Dayton, TX Jacque Woolman Dayton, TX Travis B. Hobbs Dayton, TX Britney Hogan Pelican, LA Cody S. Hogan Pelican, LA #10 Jerry W. Green Dayton, TX Travis B. Hobbs Dayton, TX Scott Guillory St. Amant, LA Jason R. White Mount Olive, MS Isaac J. Fontenot Ville Platte, LA Kolby W. Kennedy Jonesville, LA Bill S. Brown Jonesville, LA Kolby W. Kennedy Jonesville, LA #9 Logan Sullivan Dayton, TX Tyler Sullivan Dayton, TX Wesley S. Ackerman Vidor, TX Richard Burch Brookeland, TX Jason Fikes Orange, TX Will Fussell Kirbyville, TX Kevin Bonds Cleveland, TX Chris Dempsey Conroe, TX #8 Lucas P. Dowden Hornbeck, LA Nathan Dowden Hornbeck, LA Louis V. Quiroz Baytown, TX Red E. Afeman Hineston, LA Wayne A. Matherne Bourg, LA Justin Bourg Larose, LA Gary Warford Sarepta, LA Larry Miller Cankton, LA Jalynn Clark Pitkin, LA Red E. Afeman Hineston, LA

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#15 Bo L. Litton (Pelican, LA) / Mike Collins (Heflin, LA), 26.58 on 4, $4,432, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Terry Cooley (Deridder, LA) / Koby G. Barousse (Church Point, LA), 29.94 on 4, $5,930, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#11 Isaac James Lee Jackson, Jr. (Porter, TX) / Travis B. Hobbs (Dayton, TX), 30.29 on 4, $9,126, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10 Jerry W. Green (Dayton, TX) / Travis B. Hobbs (Dayton, TX), 31.73 on 4, $9,214, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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now in Arizona? Record breaking amounts of snow and rain hit Arizona January 21-24, 2010. It just so happened that the snow storm hit the same time as the USTRC’s Arizona Championships. Despite the severe weather conditions, which ultimately lead to roads being closed, the show went on. Dennis Lines of Pima, Arizona thoroughly enjoyed the event as he and his partners won well over $9,350 in cash, four trophy Martin saddles and $14,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “This was really a good roping. It was cold and slushy outside, but it was good inside the arena,” said Lines. “We live about 70 miles away and it was just raining at our house, but when we got

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about 20 miles away from the Casino there in Globe it turned to snow.” The 55 year-old heeler began by winning the Century Bonus of the Gold Plus division with Armon Pearson. “Armon and I rope together a lot,” said Lines, who is the Public Works Director for the town of Pima. “He just lives about a mile and a half away and so we enter together all the time and practice together when we can.” From there he entered the #12 Division with Bart Judd and they placed fifth in the Main Average by catching four steers in 46.78 seconds. The win earned them a Regional Finals ShootOut worth $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “I roped a leg on our last steer and that took us out of the big money, but it was nice to get a Shoot-Out,” added Lines. In the #11 Division, Lines was back roping with Pearson and they really turned up the heat. They caught four steers in 32.63 seconds and ended up first place in the Main Average. The victory gave them $4,368, trophy Martin saddles and a National Finals Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. “I won my first USTRC saddle some years back and this was my second,” said Lines. “It was good to win it with Armon and he was

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as excited as I was.” Lines continued his winning ways in the #10 Division where he teamed up with Steven Alder. The pair caught four steers in 38.54 seconds and took first place in the Average. They won $4,690, trophy Martin saddles and National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 each in USTRC Flex Earnings. “Steven and I rope together a little. He lives in Pima too, but he just started roping not too long ago,” said Lines. “This was certainly his first USTRC saddle and it might have even been his first USTRC roping. He was extremely excited and I was proud to win with him.” Although the snow, cold and rain dampened the ground, it didn’t dampen the spirit of USTRC team ropers. They braved the bad weather and enjoyed the unique opportunity to load up on USTRC National and Regional ShootOuts. Thus is life, you never know how the cards will fall, so you have to be ready for anything. n

#15 Austin Stafford (Prineville, OR) / Brooks R. Dahozy (Window Rock, AZ), 27.70 on 4, $2,814, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team #15 Rudy Clark Mammoth, AZ Lane Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Martin Rucker Suprise, AZ Tom Bill Johnson Kirkland, AZ Rawley Ben Peridot, AZ Ty Romo Whiteriver, AZ Jeff Billings Dona Ana, NM Bode W. Baize Anthony, NM Rodolfo A. Rodriguez Secorra, TX Aldo Garibay Rio Rico, AZ #13 Pedro G. Egurrola Tucson, AZ Rudy Clark Mammoth, AZ Larry Cohorn Las Cruces, NM Darrel Sewell Queen Creek, AZ Ray Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM Darrel Sewell Queen Creek, AZ Bart O. Judd Pima, AZ Jared Luster Pima, AZ #12 Rider Kiesner Granbury, TX Chad Knight Central, AZ Gary L. Kiehne Springerville, AZ Cade Passig Capitan, NM Del C. Hooker Las Cruces, NM Clovis Hooper Silver City, NM Bart O. Judd Pima, AZ Dennis V. Lines Pima, AZ

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#13 Logan R. Westcott (Snowflake, AZ) / Wacey Westcott (Snowflake, AZ), 29.36 on 4, $3,096, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#12 Carleton C. Charley (Church Rock, NM) / Casper Billy (Church Rock, NM), 34.95 on 4, $4,314, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Armon I. Pearson (Pima, AZ) / Dennis V. Lines (Pima, AZ), 32.63 on 4, $4,368, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Rank Roping Name ’09 ’08 Roping Location 31

Muddy River Classic Memphis, TN Colorado Championships Colorado Springs, CO Iowa Championships Sidney, IA Northeast Kansas Classic Topeka, KS Mississippi Classic Jackson, MS Tennesse Championships Franklin, TN Nebraska Championships Broken Bow, NE Southern Colorado Classic Pueblo, CO Texas Plains Classic Abilene, TX Canyonlands Championships Moab, UT Colorado Fall Championships Loveland, CO Lasso Del Norte Las Vegas, NM Western Colorado Championships Grand Junction, CO West of the Ozarks Grove, OK South Georgia Classic Perry, GA Wyoming Spring Championships Torrington, WY Four Corners Classic Farmington, NM Mississippi Championships Jackson, MS Central States Showdown Lake St. Louis, MO Utah Championships South Jordan, UT Alabama Championships Montgomery, AL Missouri Classic Bethany, MO Colorado River Classic Fort Mohave, AZ Dally for Dinosaurs Vernal, UT Pacific Coast Classic Salinas, CA South Dakota Championships Rapid City, SD North Arkansas Classic Berryville, AR Hawaii Championships Kamuela, HI Northern California Classic Paso Robles, CA Red Desert Classic Rock Springs, WY Idaho Championships Nampa, ID

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Dates ’09/’08

Entry ’09/’08

Feb 20-22, '09 Feb 22-24, '08 Jul 24-26, '09 Jul 25-27, '08 Jun 12-14, '09 Jun 13-15, '08 Mar 27-29, '09 Mar 28-30, '08 Nov 28-30, '08 Sep 19-21, '07 Mar 27-29, '09 Mar 28-30, '08 Jul 17-19, '09 Jul 18-20, '08 Sep 18-20, '09 Sep 12-14, '08 Sep 25-27, '09 Sep 19-21, '08 Feb 20-22, '09 Feb 22-24, '08 Nov 28-30, '08 Nov 16-18, '07 Jun 26-28, '09 Jun 27-29, '08 Jun 5-7, '09 Jun 13-15, '08 May 29-31, '09 May 30-1, '08 Jan 2-4, '09 Jan 4-6, '08 Mar 6-8, '09 Mar 14-16, '08 Apr 24-26, '09 Apr 25-27, '08 May 22-24, '09 May 23-25, '08 Aug 21-23, '09 Aug 15-17, '08 May 29-31, '09 May 30-1, '08 Apr 17-19, '09 Apr 18-20, '08 Apr 24-26, '09 Apr 25-27, '08 Mar 13-15, '09 Mar 13-16, '08 Jul 31-2, '09 Aug 1-3, '08 Jul 23-26, '09 Jul 25-27, '08 Jul 3-5, '09 Jul 4-6, '08 Jun 19-21, '09 Jun 20-22, '08 Feb 12-16, '09 Feb 15-18, '08 Mar 20-22, '09 Mar 21-23, '08 Jun 26-28, '09 Jun 27-29, '08 Apr 24-26, '09 Apr 25-27, '08

$160 $160 $200 $200 $200 $160 $200 $160 $200 $160 $160 $160 $200 $160 $200 $200 $300 $300 $200 $200 $200 $160 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $160 $160 $160 $200 $160 $200 $200 $160 $160 $160 $120 $200 $200 $160 $160 $160 $120 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $160 $160 $200 $200 $160 $120 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200

Teams ’09 ’08

Ropers Pot ’09 ’08

Difference $ %

Rank

1,838

1,539

$179,270

$153,558

$25,712

16.7%

1,596

1,502

$170,197

$174,055

$3,858

-2.2%

1,510

1,356

$165,309

$129,352

$35,957

27.8%

1,471

1,934

$164,465

$184,741

$20,276

-11.0%

1,397

1,904

$162,636

$184,724

$22,088

-12.0%

1,726

1,341

$160,800

$126,800

$34,000

26.8%

1,500

1,588

$160,546

$147,874

$12,672

8.6%

1,426

1,630

$154,000

$182,684

$28,684

-15.7%

976

1,529

$151,940

$255,224

$103,284

-40.5%

1,329

1,207

$150,936

$137,044

$13,892

10.1%

1,260

1,431

$143,050

$137,918

$5,132

3.7%

1,254

1,493

$142,234

$171,172

$28,938

-16.9%

1,236

1,395

$137,641

$160,596

$22,955

-14.3%

1,294

1,668

$137,446

$161,112

$23,666

-14.7%

1,379

1,371

$130,678

$130,354

$324

0.2%

1,149

1,215

$129,744

$120,764

$8,980

7.4%

1,181

1,265

$127,822

$136,492

$8,670

-6.4%

1,336

1,550

$125,720

$148,358

$22,638

-15.3%

1,316

1,228

$121,867

$94,746

$27,121

28.6%

1,046

1,420

$120,944

$164,366

$43,422

-26.4%

1,241

1,323

$119,950

$129,046

$9,096

-7.0%

1,220

1,447

$113,112

$111,207

$1,905

1.7%

925

1,920

$107,788

$230,696

$122,908

-53.3%

908

1,140

$102,697

$130,274

$27,577

-21.2%

815

1,115

$99,040

$137,549

$38,509

-28.0%

1,023

1,262

$96,792

$123,460

$26,668

-21.6%

899

967

$95,478

$108,775

$13,297

-12.2%

826

1,209

$91,244

$100,012

$8,768

-8.8%

694

1,117

$85,618

$135,899

$50,281

-37.0%

717

1,003

$80,822

$116,348

$35,526

-30.5%

724

954

$79,940

$99,610

$19,670

-19.7%

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California Championships City of Industry, CA Indiana Classic Henryville, IN Mesquite Classic Mesquite, NV South Carolina Championships Pelzer, SC North Country Classic Cannon Falls, MN Florida Championships Green Cove Springs, FL Wyoming Championships Gillette, WY Florida Panhandle Classic Marianna, FL Ohio Classic Brookville, OH The Blackhawk Championships Salina UT Mountaineer Classic Bridgeport, WV Washington Championships Pasco, WA Gold Country Classic Rancho Murietta, CA Garden Isle Classic Kapaa, HI Montana Championships Billings, MT North Carolina Championships Taylorsville, NC The Island Championships Kamuela, HI Maui Classic Makawao, HI Oregon Championships Klamath Falls, OR Black Hills Championships Rapid City, SD North Dakota Championships Bowman, ND Madonna Inn Championships San Luis Obis, CA Yellowstone Classic Jackson, WY Nevada Championships Reno, NV Klamath Spudtacular Klamath Falls, OR Kauai Classic Kamuela/Poipu, HI Kauai Classic Kamuela/Poipu, HI Central Montana Championships Great Falls, MT Pacific Northwest Championships Spokane, WA USTRC National Finals Oklahoma City, OK

Dates ’09/’08

Entry ’09/’08

Feb 6-8, '09 Feb 7-10, '08 Jun 6-7, '09 May 31-1, '08 Sep 25-27, '09 Sep 19-21, '08 Feb 14-15, '09 Feb 16-17, '08 May 23-25, '09 May 24-26, '08 Mar 6-8, '09 Feb 29-2, '08 May 2-3, '09 May 3-4, '08 May 29-31, '09 May 30-1, '08 May 16-17, '09 May 17-18, '08 Jul 16-19, '09 Jul 11-13, '08 Aug 8-9, '09 Aug 9-10, '08 Mar 27-29, '09 Mar 28-30, '08 May 8-10, '09

$200 $200 $120 $120 $200 $200 $120 $120 $120 $120 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 $120 $120 $200 $200 $160 $120 $160 $200 $200

May 14-17, '09

$160

Jul 25-26, '09 Jul 19-20, '08 Jun 20-21, '09

$160 $160 $160

Aug 13-16, '09

$200

Teams ’09 ’08

Ropers Pot ’09 ’08

Difference $ %

Rank

686

1,056

$79,280

$126,186

$46,906

-37.2%

1,001

1,048

$75,232

$79,857

$4,625

-5.8%

647

924

$74,348

$105,130

$30,782

-29.3%

954

1,024

$71,263

$77,505

$6,242

-8.1%

930

875

$70,286

$66,096

$4,190

6.3%

717

895

$70,142

$86,318

$16,176

-18.7%

703

826

$68,963

$80,754

$11,791

-14.6%

693

890

$67,854

$86,982

$19,128

-22.0%

902

728

$67,174

$55,276

$11,898

21.5%

611

867

$65,868

$96,770

$30,902

-31.9%

636

859

$58,882

$59,696

$814

-1.4%

598

657

$57,767

$69,744

$11,977

-17.2%

$47,077

$1,208

-2.6%

446

$53,990

389

$52,569

486

490

$45,869

456

$41,220

314

$38,236

Nov 28-30, '08 Nov 23-25, '07 Apr 10-12, '09 May 24-26, '08 Apr 4-5, '09 Apr 5-6, '08 Aug 15-16, '09 May 31-1, '08

$120 $120 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160

May 28-1, '08

$200

1,508

$180,354

Jul 11-13, '08

$160

995

$97,808

May 2-4, '08

$200

780

$92,198

Feb 15-18, '08

$160

804

$71,383

Jul 18-20, '08

$120

583

$54,111

Jul 18-20, '08

$120

583

$54,111

Apr 19-20, '08

$160

328

$32,674

467

649

$37,072

$52,020

$14,948

-28.7%

372

437

$35,565

$40,790

$5,225

-12.8%

243

890

$23,991

$88,097

$64,106

-72.8%

266

424

$23,722

$40,044

$16,322

-40.8%

270 $19,522 $120 $300 -9.5% 7,422 8,079 $4,143,252 $4,577,546 $434,294 $300 Total 110,671 127,738 $17,254,873 $19,652,868 $1,963,501 -13.0% 1350 1468 $159,898 $173,277 (Does not include Finals) Average Aug 2-3, '08 Oct 20-28, ‘07 Oct 22-29, '06

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to enter several of the major rodeos, you have to be in the top 45 from the previous year. If you’re not, some of the rodeos have a qualification system where you can try to get seated like in a golf tournament. For several years, if you had certain credentials, you didn’t have to qualify even if you weren’t in the top 45 from the year before. The powers that be have decided to abolish that so guys like Clay O’Brien Cooper, Speed Williams and myself are back to qualifying so we can compete. I disagree with that idea, but like I said before, either be willing to change it or go along. I’ve decided to go along. So off to the Denver qualifier I went in the dead of winter. I love to compete, so I decide that this is going to be a fun new experience. There are all kinds of reasons why guys finish out of the top 45. Some guys just don’t enter very many rodeos, but they live close to Denver and they want to enter. Some guys may have taken a year off and now they’re back down there trying to qualify. Also, if you’re a rookie, that’s where you have to start. There are also several guys there who go hard but for some reason they just don’t win consistently. For most of my life, I have competed against the top level guys. Guys who rope for a living and are dead serious about what they do. Most of those guys are work horses. Trevor Brazil, Clay Tryan, Jake and Clay, Patrick Smith, and Al Bach will wear you out in the practice pen. They go by the old adage, the harder I work the luckier I become. So, for most of my career, those are the type of guys I have been around, and I have come to believe that’s the way everyone thinks. But I learned the other day that that’s not true. I sent my horse to Denver with some guys who were going that way, and I had to fly

because I was in Florida conducting a roping school. I have a great friend who lives about 35 minutes from the coliseum in Denver, and he has an indoor arena and steers. I didn’t have my truck and trailer, so I was going to have to get someone to take me to practice. No problem, right? The rodeo starts at 4 p.m. and it is 9 in the morning and I have a place to rope that’s 35 minutes away. I asked four different guys and I got four different excuses why they couldn’t go. One guy wanted to have a nice breakfast and then go to a Western store to shop. Another guy was already unhooked from his trailer and didn’t want to hook back up. Another guy said his rig was too big and he didn’t want to take it, and the last guy I asked had four bails of hay in his front stall and didn’t want to unload it. “What is this, like the Twilight Zone?” I thought to myself. This can’t be happening. I have a place to practice just before we compete for thousands of dollars, and we are letting these little minor things stop us. Finally, I found a rookie I know and he said that it was no problem, he would love to go. “What an advantage,” he said, “to be able to ride my horse and practice just before I compete.” Atta boy, I thought to myself, that’s the attitude. In the world I lived in and competed in for years, if you hooked your trailer up and saddled your horses seven hours before the performance, there would be guys at your trailer. “Hey, where you going? You got a place to rope?” You have to sneak out when you’re around those guys, because they’re looking for an advantage. Larry Bird, the great basketball player, had a deal in his contract when he played for the Boston Celtics. When they were on the road, the opposing team had to make the court available to him for two hours and supply him with people to shag balls so that he could practice. I wonder why he ended up in the Hall of Fame. Must have been luck or maybe he was born with a special talent to play basketball. Of course not! He knew the secret. The more I put in, the more I get out. Start thinking that way and maybe we won’t have to go to the qualifier next year. Until next month Thanks for your time

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INVITATIONAL TEAM ROPERS ASSOC. NM, TX, OK

Saddle Ropings MARCH 6-7, 2010 DIAMOND W ARENA

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Saturday Saddle to High Money winner of the day Sunday Saddles to Average winners of the #10 and #9 Buckles to 1st and 2nd of the #8 Average

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The 5th Annual

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Format: #10

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Entry Fee $500/roper

The One Roping of the Year You Simply Cannot Miss!

Saturday, April 3, 2010 • 9 a.m. Horseman’s Park in Wonderful Las Vegas, Nevada 5800 E. Flamingo • Las Vegas, Nevada Payoff and Shoot-Out positions are based on 250 teams. Payoff and Shoot-Outs to be adjusted according to actual number of teams. Due to the special nature of this roping, USTRC Personal Earnings will not count.

Handicap: #10 straight #9 -1.5 sec. #8 -3 sec.; #7 & below -4.5 sec.

• Payout based on • TRIAD numbers only 250 teams • Current USTRC card and photo ID required for First through Third Go-Rounds Payout: payout. Must be 18 years or older to enter. • 80% Payout! 1st $ 4,000 • Stalls available, call 702/278-9021 • Limited to 250 teams 2nd $ 3,000 • Excellent roping facility • Enter up to four times 3rd $ 2,000 • Fair opportunity for each roper • Four-steer Average Short-Go $ 2,000 • Quality cattle provided by • Three full rounds Maste Load ‘Em in the Dark r Sadd for each team! les & Top Cattle Company • All teams catching Senior to Top Lady G is Roper Roper t 3 steers to short-round Buck (5 #4, #5 les to Top #3 5+ years old) • Only 1 saddle/buckle per roper

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Top six teams in the Average will qualify for the 2010 World Series of Team Roping Must be at least 21 and registered to participate in the WS Finals. WS cards and permits available. Also Join Us for the 5th A nnual Lucky 13 Saddle Roping Friday, April 2 Books open at 5:00 p.m. Close at end of 1st round. Rope at 6:00 p.m.

#13 handicap $75/roper 1 second off for each team number under #13 Progressive after one, Enter 5x On-site entries USTRC Shoot-Outs awarded based on # of teams No age limits 1/3 cattle charge

Custom Master Saddles to 1st in the Average Gist Buckles to 2nd in the Average no later than Mar. 22, 2010 Cash payout based on for discount. # of teams FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jim Ericsson 805.501.8000 or Doug Ericsson 702.278.9021 TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD (3% PROCESSING CHARGE): Karen Ericsson 805.501.8100

Entries must be postmarked by March 13, 2010 to avoid $100 late fee per team. Send check or money order to: Diamond E Productions, Inc., Attn: Tom Ericsson 7881 W. Charleston Blvd. #210, Las Vegas, NV 89117

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Texas Longhorn Arena

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Saturday, april 10 #8 Drawpot capped at #4 O Books open at 8:30 a.m., Close at 9:30 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. O Enter with a partner & draw 2 for $75

Team Sunday, april 11 Roping #11 Roping At Its O Books open at 9:00 a.m., Rope at 10:00 a.m. Best Good Cattle

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USTRC #13 Roping Cards O Books open at 10:00 a.m. Roping starts 30 minutes after #11 ends Only O Entry fees for #11 & #13 $25/roper

Cash Only

All ropings are 4-head, progressive on 1 O No hold out for prizes TRIAD numbers only O Must have current USTRC card to rope CASH ONLY! O ATM on grounds Covered arena O 120 stalls available Trophy Buckles to High Money Header & Heeler in #8 Roping Trophy Buckles to High Money Roper in the #10, #11 #12 & #13 Ropings

Trophy Saddle to High Money Roper of the weekend Texas Longhorn Arena is located at Exit #4 on I-10 in Vinton, Louisiana. 130 miles east of Houston, Texas and 100 miles west of Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Show Me The Corrientes April 9-10, 2010 • South Jordan, Utah 5 Fresh Corrientes to High Point Ropers plus Cash & Prizes! Friday Evening

Saturday Morning

Saturday Afternoon

Rope For The Corrientes

#4 & under Saddle Roping Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 $100/roper Enter 4 times

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1st - Master Saddles 2nd - 6th - CASH (amount depends on # of teams) All ropings: L 3 steers, top 40 to short-go L Any tie will be roped off! L Cash or credit card only. L Plenty of stalls & RV space available. L Host Motel: Sleep Inn 801/572-2020

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All ropings: Current TRIAD numbers only; Cash or credit cards only; Appropriate cut-off times and handicaps TBA

Books close at 12 noon USTRC #10 Handicap for #6 and under ropers only Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100, enter 4 times Payoff: 5 Fresh Corrientes to High Point roper!

1st - Deluxe Master Saddles & $3,000 2nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,000 3rd - Jackets & $1,000 4th - Jackets & $800 5th - Jackets & $600 6th - Sweatshirts & $400

Cattle Co. 801/599-1238 www.zdroping.com

6th Annual 4-Corners Big Bucks Championships

April 16 & 17, 2010 • McGee Park Arena • Farmington, NM F

resh Friday Steers 40 & Over #12 Handicap Sign up at 3 p.m. Rope at 4 p.m. Pick 1, draw 3 or draw all 4 for $100/roper Enter 2X

#11 Roping Sign up at 6:00 p.m. • Rope at 7:00 p.m. Capped at #6 & under only Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100/roper Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners #11 Payout guaranteed at 400 teams, but may increase accordingly.

$10,000 TO HIGH POINT ROPER! PAYOFF

1st Master Saddles and $3,000 2nd Buckles and $2,000 3rd Jackets and $1,000 4th Jackets and $800 5th Jackets and $600 6th Jackets and $400 7th through 20th Points only

TRIAD #11 Handicaps 3-steer Average #11 TEAMS - 0 SEC. OFF #10 TEAMS - 1 SEC. OFF #9 TEAMS - 3 SEC. OFF #8 TEAMS - 5 SEC. OFF

All ropings current TRIAD numbers only Must be classified prior to this event. Please call USTRC at 254-968-0002 to receive your classification number.

Cash or Credit Card Only! Plenty of stalls and RV spaces available. Call for late arrival.

Host Motel: La Quinta Inn Farmington 866/725-1661

Slower Steers

Saturday Open Drawpot

8 Saddles 6 Buckles

• Sign up at 9 a.m. Rope at 10 a.m. • 3-steers for $30 • Enter 4X • Limited to 100 teams • Sign up at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. Immediately following Books close at 10:00 a.m.

#4 & Under Only Championship • Books close at 11 a.m. • Short Barrier • Slower Steers • Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $100 • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners #4 & UNDER PAYOFF 1st Master Saddles and $2,000 2nd Master Saddles and $1,500 to 3rd Master Saddles and $1,000 High point 4th Buckles and $800 5th Buckles and $600 #4 & under 6th through 20th - Points only Average Payout guaranteed at 400 teams but may increase accordingly

$5,000

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1st Annual James Pickens Jr. Foundation Charity Roping CO-SPONSORED WITH CLASSIC COWBOY TOUR

April 22, 2010 Hanson Dam Equestrian Center Osbourne, California

TRIAD numbers only

Open Roping, Five-Steer Progressive after two $250 per man. 1/2 of all proceeds will benefit the JPJ Foundation Must be current USTRC member. USTRC memberships sold on site.

Added Money

$5,000 No Stock Charge

There will be prizes for first and second-round fast times and also for short-round fast times. USTRC Flex Earnings will be awarded to count toward the 2010 USTRC Finals. There will be a Calcutta before the roping. Part of the proceeds will again benefit the JPJ Foundation.

FOR winners of the Calcutta. Trophy Saddles FOR first in the Average. Trophy Buckles FOR second in the Average. Sponsorship prize FOR fastest times.

Trophy Buckles

For more information contact: Scott 661/305-0399 or Neal 818/519-9573 www.jpjfoundationroping.com

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Young Ranch

10 Roping

#10 Roping capped at #6

Saturday, May 15, 2010 Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, Utah

Entry Fee $300/roper Limit 3 entries per roper 4-steer average, progressive after 2 Outdoor or indoor arena, Good Mexican Steers

Handicap

Fast Go Round 1 & 2 1st $600 2nd $300 3rd $100

#10 #9 #8 #7 #6 #5

straight -1sec. -2 sec. -3 sec. -4 sec. -5 sec.

We will rope outside, weather permitting.

Check in at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. Limited to first 200 teams entered! TRIAD numbers only. Must have 2010 USTRC card to enter

Thanks to our saddle sponsors: Bates Fencing www.BIGBRATT.COM Richard Brande Drywall www.BESTDEALFURNITURE.INFO Any questions Upcoming Events: please call Steve Young: #5 & Under Saddle Ropings 801/667-3512 or 801/361-3181 in Spanish Fork: March 6, email to: sky7@cut.net April 10, June12, July 31, August 14 & September 11 Plenty of stalls available: Saddle to High Point Roper $15 per night or Pick 1, Draw 2 for $75 $20 for two nights.

Cactus Saddles Guaranteed to Average Winners! Buckles to 2nd Place Average Winners 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Average Payout based on 200 teams: $20,000 + Saddles $18,000 + Buckles $16,000 + Sweatshirts $14,000 + Sweatshirts $12,000 + Sweatshirts $2,000 + Cap hats $1,800 + Cap hats $1,600 + Cap hats $1,400 + Cap hats $1,200 + Cap hats

Books close May 7. You can pay $25 per person late fee and enter up until 200 teams are full. Late entries will go first and must pay in cash! Send check or money order to: Young Ranch, P.O. Box 71, Goshen UT 84633 Header _____________________________________________ USTRC ID # ____________ TRIAD # ______ Address _______________________________State: _______Zip:________ Phone ____________________ Heeler _____________________________________________ USTRC ID # ____________ TRIAD # ______ Address _______________________________State: _______Zip:________ Phone _____________________ SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 143

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www.onedayonemillion.com 144 / MARCH 2010

Entry Fees $2,750/Roper $5,500/Team

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Wednesday ! y l n O s e i Lad June 23, 2010 OPEN ROPING!

Reno Livestock Events Center (Day after the Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping)

] $500/Roper $1,000/Team ]

2009 TOTAL TOTAL PAYOFF PAYOFF $94,250.00! $94,250.00 2009 based on 125 teams

! y l n O s e i Lad For entry information & forms call Linda Davis 619/442-1295 or Teresa Di Loreto 775/359-3000 x129 Entry fees and forms are due on or before JUNE 1, 2010. TRIAD numbers only 2010 USTRC membership required

2010

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping, LLC 500 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 703 Reno, Nevada 89521

www.onedayonemillion.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Ride the River to the Riches at the AVI Casino & Cash. Lots of Fun in Laughlin. Great Facility. A True Desert Oasis. USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

PRIZES 12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

13 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average winners & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

6 Trophy Show Blankets • Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

COLORADO RIVER CLASSIC MARCH 12-14, 2010

FORT MOHAVE, AZ

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY,MARCH 13 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/NonIncentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

SUNDAY, MARCH 14 #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Stalls: Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

#13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 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 the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. • #10 Division capped at an Elite #6 • #9 Division capped at an Elite #5 • Ropers classified as a #3 or below

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

NEW FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Location: Mojave Crossing Event Center Directions: Kingman: Hwy. 68 south 35 miles to Hwy. 95 South. Continue approx. 11 miles to Aztec Rd., to the AVI sign. Laughlin: Needles Hwy. south 11 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy., Avi sign. Turn left, 3 miles to venue. Needles: I-40 to River Rd. Cutoff, which becomes Needles Hwy. North 14 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy. Look for the AVI sign. Turn right, continue to venue. Producer: USTRC Cattle: Reed & Keith Flake Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: On-Site Hotel - AVI Resort & Casino, 800-AVI-2WIN or info@avicasino.com. For more hotel info call 1-800-4Laughlin or visitlaughlin.com. Tack store along with horse hay and feed available on-site. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Rush to Riches in OKLAHOMA

PRIZES 12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

19 Trophy Gist Buckles • 2nd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Premiere Facility. More Than $263,000 Paid Out in 2009 USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs • Average winners of the Gold Plus

10 Trophy Saddle Pads • 3rd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

2 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15

2 Trophy Breast Collars • Average winners of the All Girl

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

OKLAHOMA WINTER CLASSIC MARCH 12-14, 2010

GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY, MARCH 13 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas. .

SUNDAY, MARCH 14 All Girl #10 Specialty Roping Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roper #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

NEW FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

Location: Lazy E Arena, Rt. 5, Box 393, Guthrie, OK 73044. Directions: 30 miles north of Oklahoma City, OK, on I-35. Exit #151 (Seward Rd.) east approximately 4.5 miles. Producer: Jeff & Cindy Smith Cattle Provided By: C-S Cattle Company Event info: Jeff & Cindy Smith 620.422.3632 or the USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Sleep Inn 405.260.1400 Best Western Territorial Inn 405.282.8831 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Lots of Loot in LOUISIANA

PRIZES 10 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

21 Trophy Gist Buckles • 2nd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Great Food, Great Facility, Easy Access. More Than $210,000 Paid Out in 2009 USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs • Average winners of the Gold Plus

Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

LOUISIANA CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 19-21, 2010

WEST MONROE, LA

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 19 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY, MARCH 20 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

SUNDAY, MARCH 21 #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Stalls: First-come, first-served basis.Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

#13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 3 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 the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. • #10 Division capped at an Elite #6 • #9 Division capped at an Elite #5 • Ropers classified as a #3 or below

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

NEW FORMAT

3 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Location: Ike Hamilton Expo Center Directions: Thomas Rd., exit from I-20, south to service road. Turn right, follow road to Expo Center. Producer: Steve & Sherry Judd Event info: Sherry Judd at 601.928.3218 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Holiday Inn 318.807.6000 Quality Inn 318.387.2711 Jameson Inn 318.361.0750 Ask for USTRC rate Hilton 318.398.06853 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Top It Off in TOPEKA

PRIZES 12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

11 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Enjoy the Capital of Kansas. More Than $160,000 Paid Out in 2009 USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

2 Trophy Breast Collars • Average winners of the All Girl

2 Trophy Saddle Pads • Average winners of the #15

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NORTHEAST KANSAS CLASSIC MARCH 26-28, 2010

TOPEKA, KANSAS

FRIDAY, MARCH 26 12 noon Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SUNDAY, MARCH 28 9 a.m. All Girl #10 Specialty Roping Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roper #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

SATURDAY, MARCH 27 9 a.m. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

NEW FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Location: Kansas Expo Centre, #1 Expo Centre Drive, Topeka, Kansas 66612 Producer: Jeff & Cindy Smith Cattle Provided By: C-S Cattle Company Event info: Jeff & Cindy Smith 620.422.3632 or the USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Econolodge 785.267.1681 Holiday Inn Express 785.228.9500 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Cash In In CALIFORNIA

PRIZES 6 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

13 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average and Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Great Facility, Easy Access, Rope For Great Prizes. USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

8 Trophy Show Blankets • Average winners of the Open, #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CLASSIC MARCH 26-28, 2010

PASO ROBLES, CA

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 26 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SATURDAY, MARCH 27 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SUNDAY, MARCH 28 #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

NEW FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Location: California Mid-State Fairgrounds Directions: 101 Hwy 46 East, exit between 13th & 24th Streets. Producer: USTRC Cattle Provided By: Rowly & Cathie Twisselman Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western Black Oak Motor Lodge 805.238.4740. 1135 24th Street. Within walking distance of event. In-room coffee & refrigerator. Ask for USTRC Roper Rate. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Pocket the Money in PASCO

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options Available in the #15 through the #9 Divisions Pick or draw any combination of partners

PRIZES 25 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average and Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event • Regional Shoot-Out winners will have their entry fees paid to the Northwest Regional Finals in Winnemucca,NV, August 26-29, 2010, compliments of the Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority (WCVA).

(for eligibility details see the format section in the back of SuperLooper Magazine or visit www.ustrc.com)

WASHINGTON CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 27-28, 2010

PASCO, WA

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY SATURDAY, MARCH 27 Open (with #15 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 #15 Handicap (with #10 Inc.) #13 Handicap Century Bonus included #12 Handicap #11 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

SUNDAY, MARCH 28 #10 Handicap #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

#13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 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 the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. • #10 Division capped at an Elite #6 • #9 Division capped at an Elite #5 • Ropers classified as a #3 or below

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

NEW FORMAT

4 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Location: Trac Arena, 6800 Burden Blvd., Pasco, WA Producer: Trevor Aldrich Cattle Provided By: Trevor Aldrich Event info: Trevor Aldrich 541.815.2471 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Holiday Inn Express 509.543.7000 Sleep Inn 509.545.9554 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions.

ElitE classifications in EffEct

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Fill Your Pockets in FRANKLIN

PRIZES 10 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

9 Trophy Gist Buckles

Visit All Tennessee Has to Offer in One Stop – Music, Food & Fun

• Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs • Average winners of the Gold Plus

4 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15 & #13

2 Trophy Breast Collars • Average winners of the All Girl

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

TENNESSEE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 26-28, 2010 FRIDAY, MARCH 26 10 a.m. Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SATURDAY, MARCH 27 9 a.m. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

FRANKLIN, TN SUNDAY, MARCH 28 9 a.m. All Girl Specailty Roping #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Stalls: Stalls are $45 for the weekend. First-come, first-served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

NEW FORMAT

3 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Location: Ag Expo Park 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN Directions: Take I-65 to exit #61, turn east on Peytonsville Road, then left on Long Lane. Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions Event info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hyatt Place 615.771.8900 Days Inn 615.790.1140 Ramada Limited 615.791.4004 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Close to Nashville, Music City. Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions. Absolutely NO ALCOHOL ON SITE

ElitE classifications in EffEct

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

More Dinero in NEW MEXICO

PRIZES 12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles • 2nd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 5th place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Great Food, Adventure in Albuquerque. USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

10 Trophy Tooled Saddle Pads • 3rd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

4 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the Open & #15

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs • Average winners of the Gold Plus

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

NEW MEXICO CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 2-4, 2010

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 2 Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/NonIncentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

SUNDAY, APRIL 4 #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

#13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $150/roper. Enter 2 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 the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. • #10 Division capped at an Elite #6 • #9 Division capped at an Elite #5 • Ropers classified as a #3 or below

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

NEW FORMAT

1 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Gold Plus #12 (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

Location: Expo New Mexico 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM Directions: From I-40 take Louisiana South exit, turn right on Lomas Blvd. Fairgrounds on left. Producer: USTRC Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hyatt Place 505.872.9000, 6901 Arvada NE. Located off Louisiana across from Coronado Mall. Two miles from event. Separate living and sleeping areas; refrig/micro; iron/ironing board; coffee makers with coffee in every room. Free hot breakfast buffet; outdoor pool and fitness center. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT PRIZES

Find Fortune in FORT SMITH

12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

Great Location, Super Cattle, Unique Experience. More Than $221,300 Paid Out in 2009 USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

2 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs • Average winners of the Gold Plus

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 9-11, 2010

FORT SMITH, AR

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 9 Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

ElitE classifications in EffEct #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 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 the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. • #10 Division capped at an Elite #6 • #9 Division capped at an Elite #5 • Ropers classified as a #3 or below

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

2 CASH ONLY

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

NEW FORMAT

Location: Harper Stadium / Kay Rodgers Park Directions: 4317 North 50th Street, Ft. Smith, AR 72901. From I-40 take 540 south. Take Kelly Highway. Exit west to 50th Street, go right approximately 1 mile. Arena is on the left. Producer: Denny & Lynn Flynn Event info: Denny Flynn 479.965.6800 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

ON-SITE ENTRY

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/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 30 teams to the short round.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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SMALL IN SIZE, YET POWERFUL IN FEEL So slim it appears light, but don’t be deceived. Spydr’s 5-strand weave packs more material in a smaller diameter, for a feel like nothing else.

MORE TO THE CORE, SPYDR SPINS EXTRA BODY With 5 strands of twisted nylon ingeniously engineered around an oversized core, Spydr delivers the perfect balance of snap and tip weight to make it the ultimate trap for your prey.

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Fall Into Cash in KLAMATH

PRIZES 25 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

• Regional Shoot-out winners will have their entry fees paid to the Northwest Regional Finals in Winnemucca, Nevada, August 26-29, 2010, compliments of the Winnemucca Convention and Visitors Authority (WCVA)

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

OREGON CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 10-11, 2010

KLAMATH FALLS, OR

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Open (with #15 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 #15 Handicap (with #10 Inc.) #13 Handicap Century Bonus included #12 Handicap #11 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 #10 Handicap #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

NEW FORMAT

4 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Location: John Hancock Event Center Directions: 3531 South 6th Street, across from Red Lion. Producer: Trevor Aldrich Cattle: Trevor Aldrich / T&B Productions Event info: Trevor Aldrich 541.815.2470 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Days Inn 541.882.8864 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

95% of the Ropers Purse will be paid out in the Average of the #15 through #8 Divisions. Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT PRIZES

Cash is King at the ROSE PALACE

12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

Great Texas Cuisine. Welcome to George Strait’s Arena. More Than $451,000 Paid Out in 2009 USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

10 Trophy Saddle Pads with Tooled Leathers • 3rd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

4 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the Open & #15

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs • Average winners of the Gold Plus

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 15-18, 2010 THURSDAY, APRIL 15 10 AM Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 9 AM #13 Handicap Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #12 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SAN ANTONIO, TX SATURDAY, APRIL 17 SUNDAY, APRIL 18 9 AM 9 AM #11 Handicap #9 Handicap #10 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

NEW FORMAT

Location: San Antonio Rose Palace Directions: 25665 Boerne Stage Road, San Antonio, TX 78255 Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Comfort Inn Fiesta 210.696.4766, 6755 N. Loop 1604 West. Free continental breakfast, outdoor pool, 7 miles from event. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Ride the Tide to Riches in ALABAMA

PRIZES 7 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9 • High Money winner Friday

13 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

New USTRC Event. Join the Fun and Excitement! Cowboy Church Service Sunday 8 AM.

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $206,000 at this event

Sponsors

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

SOUTH ALABAMA CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 16-18, 2010 FRIDAY, APRIL 16 10 AM Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 9 AM Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12 Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/ Non-Incentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

ANDALUSIA, AL SUNDAY, APRIL 18 9 AM #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

ElitE classifications in EffEct

• Ropers classified as a #3 or below

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

3 CASH ONLY

NEW FORMAT

ON-SITE ENTRY

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Fuller Supply Ben Atkinson Motors ALFA Insurance Co. FRM FEED Alabama Farmers Co-op Kelly Trailer Sales Location: The Covington Center Arena Directions: 24000 AL Hwy 55, Andalusia, AL 36420, 334.428.2045. From North of Andalusia: Take I-65 to Georgiana exit 114, then Hwy 31 to McKenzie, (it will then turn into) AL Hwy 55 South to River Falls. Turn left onto Hwy 84 East and travel to Andalusia. At the first intersection (Rite Aide, turn right onto Hwy 29 South. Travel 2.8 miles and turn left onto Hwy 55 South. The facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From South of Andalusia: Take Hwy 29 North to Andalusia, turning right at the city limits onto Hwy 55 South. the facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From East of Andalusia: Take Hwy 84 West to Andalusia. At intersection of Hwy 29 and Hwy 84 West, continue ahead 5 miles and turn left onto Hwy 55 South. The facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From West of Andalusia: Take Hwy 84 East to Andalusia. At the first intersection (Rite Aide), tune right onto Hwy 29 South. Travel 2.8 miles and turn left onto Hwy 55 South. The facility is 1.4 miles on the left.

Producer: Ed Allen Event info: Ed Allen 256.825.8171, 256.749.0541 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Days Inn 334.427.0050. Ask for Allen’s roping rates. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

There’s No Small Potatoes in NAMPA

PRIZES

6 Trophy Gist Bits

6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

13 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

• Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

IDAHO CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 24-25, 2010 SATURDAY, APRIL 24 9 AM Open Pick/Draw Gold Plus #12 (with #15 Inc.) (with #10 Inc.) #15 Handicap Century Bonus included #13 Handicap #12 Handicap #11 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SUNDAY, APRIL 25 9 AM #10 Handicap #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:00 AM

NAMPA, ID

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

NEW FORMAT

3 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

Location: Idaho Sports Center Directions: 16200 Can-Ada Road, Nampa, Idaho 83687. From I-84 take Exit 38 and turn north. Proceed approximately 1/2 mile, continuing through the signal at the Chevron station. Before you get to the railroad tracks, turn right into the facility Producer: Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Co. Event info: Chris Freed 208.251.3170 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Mr. Sandman Inn & Suites 208.887.2062 Shilo 208.465.3250 Hampton Inn 208.442.0036 Marriott Inn & Suites 208.467.5888 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Credit Cards Accepted Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Show Me the MONEY

PRIZES 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

6 Trophy Gist Bits • Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

11 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

2 Trophy Breast Collars • Average winners of the All Girl

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

MISSOURI CLASSIC APRIL 23-25, 2010 FRIDAY, APRIL 23 12 NOON Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 9 AM Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SUNDAY, APRIL 25 9AM All Girl Specialty Roping Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roper #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

BETHANY, MO

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

NEW FORMAT

3 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Location: Hickory Hill Arena Directions: 27775 East 220th Avenue, Bethany, Mo 64424. I-35 to Exit 93 at Bethany,Mo. Go 1 mile west to intersection of State Hwy 69. Go north 2.5 miles to 280th Street. Head east 1/4 mile to Hickory Hill Arena. Producer: Jeff Smith & Ike Cox Cattle: C Bar S Cattle Company Event info: Jeff & Cindy Smith 620.422.3632, Ike & Mary Cox 660.425.6087 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Super 8 Motel 660.425.8881 Best Western 660.425.8006 Family Budget Inn 660.425.7915 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Find Fortune in the FLATLAND Easy Access, Great Location, State-of-the-Art Facility. More Than $234,000 Paid Out in 2009 USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

PRIZES 12 Trophy Martin Saddles • Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles • 2nd place Average winners of the #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • 2nd through 5th place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

4 Trophy Show Blankets • Average winners of the Open & #15

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs • Average winners of the Gold Plus

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

PANHANDLE CLASSIC APRIL 29 - MAY 2, 2010

AMARILLO, TX

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY THURSDAY, APRIL 29 #15 Warm-Up (with #13 Inc.) Enter 3 times, $60/roper Open (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 SATURDAY, MAY 1 SUNDAY, MAY 2 #13 Handicap #11 Handicap #9 Handicap Gold Plus #12 #10 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner (with #10 Inc.) & novice ropers only Century Bonus included #8 Pick/Draw books close #12 Handicap at 10:30 AM

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12 Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/NonIncentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

Stalls: 450 new stalls. No tie-ups or portable panels. First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

NEW FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

Location: Amarillo National Center Directions: 3301 East 10th, Amarillo, TX 79104. East on I-40 to Grand Street, exit north 2 miles to Tri State Fairgronds. All trailers must enter and exit at Gate 3 on 3rd Street. Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Event info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Ashmore Inn & Suites 877.374.3344, 2301 I-40 East (Exit 72-A.) Ask for USTRC roper rate. La Kiva Hotel 806.379.6555, 2501 I-40 East. Free hot breakfast and indoor pool. Rooms have been upgraded. As for Panhandle Classic rate. Ambassador Hotel 806.358.6161, wwwambassadoramarillo.com, 3100 I-40 West (Georgia Exit.) 3.5 miles from fairgrounds. Ask for USTRC Roper rate: $75. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Big Bucks at BLACKHAWK

PRIZES

6 Trophy Gist Bits

6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

13 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

• Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

Flex Earnings Awards • Minimum of $152,000 at this event

(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

THE BLACKHAWK CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 29 - MAY 2, 2010 THURSDAY, APRIL 29 7 PM Add-on Roping Super #12 Pick/Draw Handicap #11 - 1/2 sec. off; #10 - 1.5 sec. off; #9 - 3 sec. off; #8 & below - 5 sec. off. $30/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 6X

SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SATURDAY, MAY 1 9 AM #12 Handicap Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus incl. #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SUNDAY, MAY 2 9 AM #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only; #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:00 AM

FRIDAY, APR. 30 1 PM Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap

SALINA, UT

are eligible to receive seconds off in the #8 Pick/Draw Division only.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. For more information visit ustrc.com

NEW FORMAT

3 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY

Location: Blackhawk Arena Directions: 800 S. Equestrian Lane, Salina, UT, 435.529.1022 Producer: Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Company Cattle: Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Company Event info: Chris Freed 208.251.3170 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Super 8 435.529.7483. Ask for Roper Rates. Best Western 435.529.7455. Ask for Roper Rates. Rodeway Inn 435.529.1300. Ask for Roper Rates. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com Special Rate ID #00214570

Credit Cards Will Be Accepted Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions

ElitE classifications in EffEct

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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USTRC SANCTIONED ROPING EVENT

Get Fired Up at the FIRE ROCK Just Minutes from the Fire Rock Casino. USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than 11 National Shoot-Outs 25 Regional Shoot-Outs 6 Gold Plus National Shoot-Outs US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

FOUR CORNERS CLASSIC JULY 30 - AUGUST 1, 2010

GALLUP, NM

ACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY FRIDAY, JULY 30 Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.) #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap

SATURDAY, JULY 31 Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus Included #11 Handicap #10 Handicap

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 #9 Handicap #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only #8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

NEW DATES & NEW LOCATION

NEW FORMAT

2 CASH ONLY

ON-SITE ENTRY For more information visit ustrc.com

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn. No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter. 5-steer/Progresive after 1. Any comb of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4steer/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 the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only. • #10 Division capped at an Elite #6 • #9 Division capped at an Elite #5 • Ropers classified as a #3 or below are eligible to receive seconds off in

the #8 Pick/Draw Division only. Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum. 4-steer/Progressive after 1. Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive. Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings. Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2. 3-steer/Progressive after 1. • #7 team - 2 sec. off • #6 & under team - 3 sec. off • No Incentive Top 30 teams to the short round.

Location: Red Rock State Park Directions: NM 566, Gallup NM. From I-40 East Exit 33. Go 4.5 miles west on Frontage Rd. Follow signs to Red Rock State Park. Producer: Walt Eddy / Red Rock Productions Event info: Walt Eddy 505.879.6181 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com - Special Rate ID #00214570 2010 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Extended Average Pay in the #9 and #8 Divisions SSG Jr.Looper Roping 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

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2010 Formats 2010 Format 1 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the Short Round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head # 15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs / $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to Short Round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round. No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners Or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $150 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

2010 Format 2 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the Short Round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head # 15 Incentive

Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to Short Round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round

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#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round. No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

2010 Format 3 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the Short Round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

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#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps

No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner Or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

2010 Format 4 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the Short Round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1

(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to Short Round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round

$200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Outs / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw)

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will

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receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to Short Round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round

2010 Format 5 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer. Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the Short Round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head

# 15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive Regional Shoot-Out / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

$120 per roper 3-head average The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of DRAWN TOGETHER the Average Purse Progressive after 1 Gold Plus Members 21 and Older 1st – 5th in the Average will receive National Shoot-Outs \ Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non$6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner $100 Per roper Or 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ Draw-In Option (For all Formats) $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings Need a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9 Handicaps (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 Handicap - #9 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #9 Handicap - #8 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #10 always capped at an Elite #6 #9 always capped at an Elite #5 #8 always capped at a #4 Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to Short Round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round

Pick or Draw any combination of partners. Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions (#15 - #9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements. #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 Ropers who choose the Draw-In Option will pay their side of the entry fee, which is determined by the format of the event

Draw partners may choose one of three options Option 1 – Pay for the extra run and be eligible for all prize money, prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and be eligible for only ½ of the prize money up to $1000 and forfeit any prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 3 – Decline the extra run

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US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Season Dates: Begins September 6, 2009 and ends September 9, 2010. All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count. For the 2009 season there will be two ways to qualify for the US Open Championships. 1. Top 60 headers and top 60 heelers automatically qualify. Points will be

awarded in the main Average only according to the following charts.

Sanctioned Open Events 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

2. Attend a minimum of 8 sanctioned event Open ropings. Event

attendance starts September 6, 2009 and ends September 9, 2010.

National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Next Season

- 10 points - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points - 6 points - 5 points - 4 points - 3 points - 2 points - 1 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

• Points Only for: #7 and above headers; #8 and above heelers. Points do not carry over from season to season. • Ropers must qualify to Short-Round to be eligible for points. • Point ties will be broken on money won at season end. • Roper US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams qualify to the short round.

US Open Championships Points count for current year standings

Regional Finals 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

20 points 18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

30 points 27 points 24 points 21 points 18 points 15 points 12 points 9 points 6 points 3 points

• Will crown a US Open Tour Champion Header and Heeler (most points accumulated during the year) and a US Open National Champion Header and Heeler (Average winners of the US Open Championships). Personal earnings count, but not for the US Open Team Roping Finals. They may be used for any other Shoot-Out.

Jr. Looper Answers

1 partner X 2 rounds = 2 1 partners X 1 rounds = 1 6 + 2 + 1 = 9 steers before the final round

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events

7 California Championships 1. saddle 2 Colorado River Classic 2. pad 6 Washington Championships 3. headstall 1 Oklahoma Winter Classic 4. spurs 8 Northeast Kansas Classic 5. reins 3 Florida Championships 6. bit 9 Louisiana Championships 5 Tennessee Championships 4 Northern California Classic ROPER MATH 2 partners X 3 rounds = 6

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A A Cut Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . .105 Allan Bach Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Arena Dragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Arizona Ranch Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .78 Arizona Ranch Real Estate Richard Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 B Bean Tool & Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Bloomer Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Brother In Law Productions . . . . .123-125 C Cactus Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Capri Rodeo Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Cates Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Cavender’s Boot City . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Circle T Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Cimarron Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . .82 Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 75, 94 Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69, 155 Clovis Livestock Auction, Inc. . . . . . . .113 Computer Software for Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . .104 Cowboy Collection Productions . . . . . .141 Cowboy Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Cowgirl Tuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Crossfire Team Roping . . . . . . . . . . . .131 D D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Perry DiLoreto . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144-145 Diamond E Productions . . . . . . . . . . .137 Dodge Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 E Equibrand/Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 John Ewing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 F FarmTek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Fightin 7 Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 First Equine Professionals . . . . . . . . . .100 Fit First, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 G Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Dub Grant Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .25 H H & H Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Mark Hadley Roping Cattle . . . . . . . . . .67 Havard Sales Management Co. . . . . . . .77 Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HOOey, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Hork Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Horsecraft Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Hy O Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

I Intervet, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Invitational Team Ropers Assoc. . . . . . .116 J JX2 Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Larry Jaster Longhorns . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Justin Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 K K I D Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Kruse Energy & Equipment, LLC . . . . .135 L L C I Livestock Insurance . . . . . . . . . . .86 L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Lightning R Rope Horses . . . . . . . . . .114 Load 'em In The Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 M MBNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 M & R Roping Productions . . . . . . . . . .79 Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Master Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Clint Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . .115 N National Roper’s Supply . . . . . . . . .6, 102 National Team Roping League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118-122

Scott Ironworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Silver Lining Herbal Equine Supplements . . . . . . . .39 Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Spalding Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Stinger Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Sunderman Manufacturing . . . . . . . . .114 T Texas Bar S Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Texas Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . .114 Texas Longhorn Arena . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Titan Trailer Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 TLC Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . .26 Tres Milagros Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Triangle Sales Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Trucks West of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . .4 Tuley Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132, 133 U Used Trailers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 USTRC Events: 4-Corners Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Arkansas Championships . . . . . . . . .154 Black Hawk Championships . . . . . . .163 Colorado River Classic . . . . . . . . . . .146 Idaho Championships . . . . . . . . . . .160 Louisiana Championships . . . . . . . .148

Missouri Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 New Mexico Championships . . . . . .153 Northeast Kansas Classic . . . . . . . . .149 Northern California Classic . . . . . . . .150 Oklahoma Winter Classic . . . . . . . . .147 Oregon Championships . . . . . . . . . .156 Panhandle Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 South Alabama Championships . . . .158 Tennessee Championships . . . . . . . .152 Texas Championships . . . . . . . . . . .157 Washington Championships . . . . . .151 USTRC Formats-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . .165-167 USTRC Membership Application . . . . . .60-61 USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 V Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . .114 W Donnie Waters Invitational . . . . . . . . .142 James Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . .109 X XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Y Young Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Z ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

O Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 On Fire Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 P Philipp Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 James Pickins, Jr. Foundation Charity Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Power Services Products . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Preifert Manufacturing Co., Inc. . . . . . . .17 Q Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Arena Special CALL TODAY! Plan 500 Any size available 140’ x 240’ with return

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R Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 97 Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . .164 Reinsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Revolution Rope Company . . . . . . . . . .19 Rimrock Spurs & Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3 Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 RopeForLess.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Rope The Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . .113 Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Corey Ross Team Ropings . . . . . . . . . .126 Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . .115 Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Runnung P Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 S SSG Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

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CRUSADER ÂŽ FLY MASK The Cashel Crusader Fly Mask encompasses specific details in design and fit that not only offers stellar protection from flies and pesky bitting insects, but also allows your horse to feel good while doing it. Trusted by clinicians and recommended by horse owners everywhere.

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2. Super soft form-fitting micro mesh cap will not rub and helps the mask stay cool 3. Unique double dart stitching keeps the mesh away from the eyes and temples

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It’s all about choice... Pro Team Roper

Blue Streak® with Gel Pad

Style 0800

Gel Pad

Modified popular Team Roper. More reinforcement for longer wear. Gel pad protection for heel and outside hand bone. Same flexible feel. Color: Blue Streak Sizes: XS/7, S/8, M/9,L/10, XL/11 Right Hand Only Packaged as a single glove.

Style 0400 (Speed Williams’ favorite) Registered Blue Streak® design tells you it’s an SSG. Unique finger knit design so it fits like a perfect roping glove should. Skin tight due to TRUE HAND TECHNOLOGY™. 95% Cotton, but the glove stretches for a perfect fit. 13 count fine knit. Look for the glove with the Blue Streak® knit right in! Sizes: Child's, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge

You can feel the Difference!

Team Roper Style 1000

Pro-Tex Heeler™

with Gel Pad

Style 1300 Long lasting kevlar® palm, gel pad to protect against bruising or breaking of the fifth metacarpal bone in the heel of the hand. Redesigned to insure comfort and confidence in competition. Neoprene band across the knuckle area for greater flexibility. Colors: Denim Blue, Black Sizes: XS/7, S/8, M/9, L/10, XL/11 Right Hand Only

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Aquasuede® palm for excellent feel in all conditions, wet or dry. Palm is reinforced with internal padding in palm and on outside of thumb for longer wear. Washable with wide wristband for extra support. Colors: Red, Blue Unisex Sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Specify Right or Left Hand. Packaged as single gloves.

Pro/Tector Style 1250 Durable long wearing roping glove. Black patented full kevlar® palm, fingers and full thumb for ultimate wear, feel and protection. Elasticized back for perfect flexible fit. Maximum rope burn protection. Wide wristband for extra support. Colors: Black, Orange, Stars & Stripes Back Unisex Sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Specify Right or Left Hand. Packaged as single gloves.