SuperLooper-Sept 09 by Western Sports Publishing

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ARENAS, BARNS & STALLS

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USTRC Championship Results

FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

by Ben Clements

USTRC Announcements

By the Numbers

Gold Plus Report

Top Tips with Rickey Green

Tips for Owning Horses in an Uncertain Economy

by John Findlay by Shawn Vargas

By Amy J. Daum

Champions Profile — Doug Sorenson and Merrill Staheli

Cruel Girl — First Two Cruel Girl Regional Champs of 2009 Named

Horse Health — Can You Take the Heat? By Crystal Christman, DVM

Profile — The Traditions of a Quarterback A Close Up Look at Header Derrick Begay

Upcoming Event Southern Colorado Classic

USTRC On Tap

Roper US Open Standings

Arenas, Barns and Stalls

On the Cover: The person behind the camera of this month’s winning cover photo is Debra Fehlman. Capturing this unique shot of the sport of team roping earned Fehlman $200 in cash for the monthly photo contest and it will also be entered in the SuperLooper Cover of the Year contest that will end at the close of the year!

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Eastern Regionals Blackhawk Championships Nebraska Championships Colorado Championships Pacific Coast Classic Montana Championships Dally for Dinosaurs West Arkansas Classic

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JUS T the Wa y IT IS SEPTEMBER 2009

actually consider myself an optimist. I try diligently to look for the very best in people, in situations, and in day-to-day circumstances. I usually try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Being an optimist helps me to look at each situation and, despite the outward appearance or the difficulty of the situation, I can usually discover a hidden opportunity. Being unpopular and going against the grain means I believe in people and situations which may not necessarily deserve being believed in. I don’t know if that makes me a realist or not, but one thing it does do, is make me nonjudgmental of unpopular decisions. It seems, in this day and time, we have a lot of people following the crowd. They don’t know what they believe or why. They just know someone said it was true and therefore, swallowed it hook line and sinker and followed the crowd. In this day and age you can practically verify almost everything, either by someone saying it is so or just by Googleing it. However, just because it is on the Internet does not mean that it is always true. All of us have to stand on our own two feet and do what we think is right even if that means it is a very unpopular decision. Sometimes standing up for something right means you are left standing alone. My mom used to say, “If everyone jumped off the barn into a pot of burning oil and wanted you to do it too, would you? Just because everyone is doing it doesn’t make it right for you.” Look at our team roping flaggers. They have to make decisions each day at ropings all over the country and every now and then those decisions are very unpopular. They stand their ground regardless, and many times it may mean they stand alone. You have to admire them for the job they do, their tenacity, and commitment to make a judgment call and stick with it even if the whole world is caving in around them. On occasion, I fail miserably at what I’m doing. I may get mad, frustrated, have mean thoughts, and lose patience at work or with those I work with. Hopefully, someone out there knows that somewhere in that mess I’m doing the best I can. I want to look at the world and its potential with an attitude that enables me to look with love, compassion and forgiveness. I hope someone looks at me the same way. Knowing and feeling that each of us is trying to do the

best we can with what we have to work with means we are filled with love, compassion and forgiveness when we are wronged or misjudged by others. Standing up for what we believe is right, even if it is unpopular, is being optimistic and looking for the good. When I make decisions by default with no conscious thought or research, I am falling into that old cliché of following the crowd or moving with the flow. Going against popular opinion means not following the crowd. It can be very frustrating and exhausting when we have to explain and justify our decisions and viewpoints. Our decisions and our lives are ours alone. Sometimes standing on our own means we have lost the popularity contest. And yet, because I believe in, or choose to see the best in everyone, it suddenly becomes okay for someone to stand up for what they believe in even if it goes against my grain. Life is full of unpopular decisions. However, looking and searching for the best in everyone and everything mirrors what God does for us. He is consistently looking and seeing our best if it isn’t always evident to us. Sir Winston Churchill once said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity but an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” What makes us popular is not our decisions, it is our attitude about the things we face. We need to know what we believe and why and be able to defend it against the masses. There is a difference in following the crowd because we are generally moving in that direction and following the crowd because we just want to be popular and a part of who they are. There is also a saying, “If you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything.” Being optimistic and standing up for what you believe illustrates your integrity and character. It also lets others know that you don’t just ride the fence. What you believe is important to you and you will defend it regardless of how many stand against you, even if it means standing on your own. Be proud of who you are. God does not make any junk and He will walk you through each and every situation—popular or not. Make conscious decisions and do what is right, contrary to popular opinion. Look for the best in everyone you meet and stand strong on your morals and character. It is called being worth your salt—and that is just the way it is….

— Ben

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DEPARTMENTS 120 SSG Junior Looper 130 The Other Half

by Gracie Mae

132 On the Edge of Common Sense by Baxter Black

134 Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

136 Sports Medicine Stable by Mark Duncan 138 Walt Woodard 140 SuperLooper Events Calendar 144 MarketPlace 193 Advertiser’s Index

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Cinch NFTR News

USTRC Memberships H Remember the postmark deadline for entries to the NFTR USTRC Memberships purchased is September 25, 2009 to avoid any late fees. Entries after September 1, 2009 are valid for the received after October 2, 2009 will not be processed. See entire 2010 season. Buy your USTRC entry forms in this issue for more details. membership early and you won’t get H The Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships starts October 23, caught off guard later. 2009 and runs through October 30. The event is held at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma and is a great place to pick up some last minute National Finals Shoot-Outs and USTRC Flex Earnings to be used in any 2009 USTRC National Finals Shoot-Out. H Make your stall reservations TODAY for the Cinch NFTR! The postmark deadline for all members wanting stall reservations at the NFTR is September 25, 2009. Don’t forget to make your stall reservations and your hotel accommodations as well. No portable pens will be allowed at the NFTR and horses will not be allowed to be tied to trailers overnight. All horses left at the Fairgrounds must be in a stall. H The Challenge Arena at the NFTR will open up October 25, 2009 and will run through October 31. The roping action will begin each morning at 9 a.m. Gold Plus teams may win 2009 Gold Plus Shoot-Outs and USTRC Flex Earnings at the Challenge Arena by beating the part time set for each division. If both members of the team are Gold Plus members and they beat the Challenge, they are awarded $6,000/$3,000 per man in Flex Earnings. Those Flex Earnings may be used to qualify in any Shoot-Out division at the 2009 Cinch NFTR. If those Flex Earnings are not used at the 2009 Cinch NFTR those Flex Earnings will be carried over to the 2010 season. H There are over 400 RV spaces available at the Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City on a first-come, first served basis. Rentals are handled by the fairgrounds staff and will only be offered on-site. H Ropers, you must indicate on the Cinch NFTR Shoot-Out At the Cinch NFTR Entry Form the amount of H All teams in the Preliminary short round will qualify for a paid National available earnings each roper is Shoot-Out position in the Shoot-Out division provided they are not already allocating for the entry. entered two times in that Shoot-Out Division. H Attention Junior Looper H The Open Preliminary awards double Open Tour points for the following Ropers!!!! The Cinch NFTR year, i.e. the 2009 US Open Preliminary will award double points for the Junior Looper Preliminary 2010 Roper Outerwear US Open. The top 60 headers and the top 60 ropings sponsored by SSG will heelers with points and any #7 and above header and #8 and above be held on Wednesday, October heeler that have participated in 8 Open divisions at sanctioned events are 28 and Saturday, October 31 at qualified to enter the Roper Outerwear US Open. 9 a.m. each day at the H The #8 Shoot-Out is an enter with a partner roping and capped at #4. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. H Shoot-Outs earned through the Preliminary divisions are not considered Contestants may enter onsite “generic.” In other words, if you qualify for a Shoot-Out position from the only, beginning at 8 a.m. on #11 Preliminary you must use that position in the #11 Shoot-Out. The the day of the event. The Junior only exception would be if you and your partner were an Incentive team; Looper Shoot-Out will take then you would be eligible to rope in the #10 Shoot-Out division. Preplace in the main coliseum on entered Shoot-Out positions may not be drawn out and replaced by a Saturday, October 31 position earned through the Preliminary divisions. Once you have entered immediately after the #10 a Shoot-Out that position is considered secure. USTRC maintains its policy Shoot-Out. that Shoot-Outs earned through the Preliminary divisions are only valid H Team ropers, remember that for ropers or teams with open Shoot-Out slots. USTRC Flex Earnings (Earnings you received as a result of a National or Regional Shoot-Outs) are not transferrable and will not be rolled over to the next year. They must be used during the season in which they were awarded. H In the Cruel Girl All Girl Roping and the Century Championships at the Cinch NFTR, first through third in the main Average and the Incentive Average winners will receive a paid National Shoot-Out position and $6,000 of USTRC Flex Earnings in the Shoot-Out division of their choice.

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USTRC

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS

Catch Ratios and Average Times-Again

ust when you thought it was safe to come out of last month’s Catch Ratio and Average Time water, here I come again with more on the shark-infested Catch, release and Average subject. Last month, using 2008 season statistics, we looked at team number combinations in relation to roping types (Affiliate, sanctioned, National and Regional, etc.) with the primary purpose of seeing if the TRIAD System was getting our handicap numbers right. I wanted to know if there was a distinct pattern of round times and catch ratios by team combination. And I found just that. As I progressed through each team combination, from 8 to 15, at each combination level going up, catch ratios increased while average times decreased, regardless of roping type. The pattern and the nearly even increments between combinations gave excellent credence to the efficacy of the TRIAD System. This month i’m going back to look at Catch Ratios and Average Times again but from a different angle. Last month the concept of team combination meant the TOTAL of the two team member's classification numbers, regardless of how they might have split, a 5-8, 6-7, 7-6 or a 4-9 were all 13’s in the tables. In this month’s rendering of USTRC’s 2008 season statistics, it’s HOW they split that’s consequential. I have visited this subject before in past columns but I’m doing it again because (1) I always find it interesting and (2) I haven’t looked at it quite this way before. WARNING: for those of you that just like looking at the charts without reading the material may have trouble understanding exactly what this month’s charts mean and they may also be unsuitable for small children and nursing or pregnant women. O.K. I feel better now. I have done my cautionary duty. So now, on to the Charts! Each of the seven charts represents a different division. I did leave out the Open I 12 / SEPTEMBER 2009

figured that Open ropers wouldn’t be particularly interested in this concept anyway. If I am wrong, let me know. But when I did their chart, it was a little on the messy side, there being so many different team combinations that rope in the Open. But back to the subject at hand. Each chart depicts the totals for every first round run at every USTRC sanctioned roping (except the National and Regional Finals) during the 2008 season for the division in the title of the chart. Now reading each chart is a little trickier than usual because we have two different elements in each chart - Catch Ratio and Average Time - with one being a percentage and the other a length of time. But before I get to just how that’s going to work, look first at the bottom of each chart. The figures there are what’s being plotted on the graph above. Starting at the left-hand side just below the graph itself, you will see two numbers placed vertically in a box. The bottom hyphenated numbers are a team combination, header listed first. The

number above the team combination is the number of first round runs made by that team combination in that particular division during the ‘08 season. You may have noticed that the top numbers in each box, the first round runs, are in descending order, left to right. What that means is you are looking at the most popular team combinations, in order from most popular on down going from left to right, for that particular division. Look at the #15 Division chart for an example. In the left most box at the bottom of the graph you will see 1,891 over 7-8. That means that in the #15 Division during the course of 2008, teams entered as a #7 header - #8 heeler combination more often than any other combination, 1,891 times. Second was the #6 header - #8 heeler combination at 1,370 times and so on as you go to the right along the chart. I did not include every single combination in each division because some combinations had really small numbers and were not worth including but what you see in each chart represents at least 90% of the teams entered. The percentage number immediately below the box containing the first round runs and team combination is the Catch Ratio for that team combination. In my #15 example, that means 70.7% of the 7-8 combination caught their first steer. The next number below the Catch Ratio figure is the Average Time for the specified team combination. In our #15 Division example again, 70.7% of #7 header - #8 heeler teams caught their steer in the first round which means that 1,337 steers were caught (70.7% of 1,891). The average time for those 1.337

#15 Division - Catch Ratio & Average Time

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steers was 10.08 seconds. Now that you understand what the figures in the boxes at the bottom of each chart stand for, let’s turn our attention to the graphs. The red line in each chart is simply the Catch Ratio percentage in the bottom box plotted on the graph according to the percentage ticks on the graph’s left-hand side x-axis. The blue line in the chart is the Average Time figure shown in the bottom box plotted on the graph according to the ticks on the graph’s right-hand side x-axis. All we are really doing here is combining two charts into one to save space. So when you are looking at each chart, try to look at just one of the lines at a time because the two lines do not easily relate to each other, since one is a percentage and the other is an integer. Here is what you can take away from each chart. First, it tells you what the popular team combinations for each division are. Remember that incentive teams are included in each division. It really shows you how popular the incentive program is. There are a lot teams that are entered in each division that are less than the division’s rank. The other factors you can glean, are how well each team combination does by both Catch Ratio and Average Time. Back to the #15 example once more. The three highest marks of the red “Catch Ratio” line on the graph are the three best combinations for catching. The three best were team combinations 7-8, 6-9 and 5-9. The three lowest marks of the blue “Average Time” line are the three best combinations for time: 7-8, 6-9 and 5-10. So what the #15 Division Chart is telling us is not all that surprising. First it’s saying that teams enter the #15 in order of popularity as a 7-8, 6-8 and a 6-9. Next it’s saying that the team combinations with the best Catch Ratios in the #15 are the 7-8, 6-9 and 5-9 while the team combinations with the best average times are the 7-8, 6-9 and 5-10. But here is another thing to look for. What are the team combinations that are NOT on the charts. In our #15 Division Chart you will notice that combinations like 8-7 or 9-6 didn’t make it. That means that those combinations were not in the top 90% of teams entered. It’s unfortunately why #8 and up headers are relegated primarily to the Open. A good tip to remember when you’re looking at the Charts is, the best Catch Ratio percentages are the red line marks at the top of the graph, the best Average Times are the blue line marks at the bottom of the graph. There is another thing to look for and it counters a little white lie I told earlier. I said the two lines in each graph do not really relate to each other. Well, that’s not exactly true. Even though they represent different types of numbers, percentages and integers, there still is a loose correlation. Remember that the best

#13 Division - Catch Ratio & Average Time

#12 Division - Catch Ratio & Average Time

#11 Division - Catch Ratio & Average Time

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Catch Ratio red line marks are at the TOP of each graph and the best Average Time blue line marks are at the BOTTOM of each graph. I will assume that you agree with me that the goal of ANY team in a team roping is to catch the most number of steers in the least amount of time, right? In other words, over the course of season to be successful, you want your Catch Ratio to be high and your Average Time figure to be low. With that concept in mind, we can rate the effectiveness of each team combination in each division by comparing the difference between their Catch Ratios and Average Times. Theoretically, the team combination with the greatest distance between the red (Catch Ratio) and blue (Average Time) marks with the red mark on top, would be the most effective team combination in that division. That’s because they have the highest Catch Ratio in relation to the lowest Average Time in the given division. Let’s use the #10 Division as an example. The two most favored team combinations in the #10 are the 5-5 and the 4-6. They also have the two best Catch Ratios and Average Times. The 5-5 has a Catch Ratio of 49.8% and and Average Time of 12.15 while the 4-6 combo has 50.6% and 12.05, respectively. While the difference is slight, the nod for the most EFFECTIVE combination goes to the 4-6 because if you drew a straight line between the Catch Ratio Mark on the red line to the Average Time mark on the blue line for the 4-6, it would be longer than the line between the Catch Ratio mark on the red line to the Average Time mark on the blue line for the 5-5 combination. So, if my theory is right, the 4-6 combination should be the most successful in the #10 Division. O.K. now let’s look at the #12 Division. Determining the most effective combination here is a little trickier. Drawing imaginary lines from the red to the blue marks looks like it’s going to be very close as to which is longer, the 5-7 line or the 4-8 line. To check, you have to go to the table below. The 4-8 has the best Catch Ratio (62.6%) with the 5-7 squeaking in second (62.5%) while the 4-8 also has the best Average Time (10.85) under the 5-7 (11.12). So the 4-8 ekes this one out as most effective. I’ll leave you with one more before I let you browse the Charts on your own. The #15 Division is too close to call. Look at the distance between the red and blue lines for the 7-8 combination and the 6-9 combination. They look identical. Checking the figures in the table confirm that. The Catch Ratios (70.7%) and Average Time (10.08) are exactly the same. So when it comes to th e#15, you’re good to go either way. See you next month when I just might see if this theory translates in to winners. That is, will the most effective team combinations as indicated on these charts, also win the most money. n 14 / SEPTEMBER 2009

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Hello Team Ropers, by Shawn Vargas

The Gold Plus champions of the Eastern Regional Finals was the team of Dorie Lund and Kenny Brown. They put four runs together in a solid 35.30 seconds and walked away from Murfreesboro, Tennessee with $5,732 in cash in their pockets, trophy Martin saddles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. 16 / SEPTEMBER 2009

Please remember the POSTMARK deadline for all ENTRIES and STALL RESERVATIONS is September 25. Gold Plus members have until October 2 to CALL in their entries. Entries received after October 3 will not be processed. Stalls may also be reserved online on or before September 25 by going to

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he end of the 2009 season is rapidly approaching as the last of the Regional Finals events are going on right now in Tunica, Mississippi and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Only three sanctioned events remain in the 2009 season before the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping gets underway just a few weeks from now. I hope you’re making plans to attend the 2009 Cinch NFTR; it’s unquestionably the best event on the planet for team ropers of every level. It all starts on October 24 and runs through November 1 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Millions of dollars in cash and prizes will be paid out during the nine day Cinch NFTR! If you are a Gold Plus member you have even more reasons to be there. We will be awarding two fully loaded Dodge mega cab diesel dully trucks and two Case IH JX70 tractors to go along with our full prize line. Every Gold Plus member 21 years of age or older was given $3,000 in flex earnings as a member benefit, which qualifies you to rope in one of the Gold Plus Shoot-outs! If you do not have a partner give me a call and I will do my best to find you one.

www.ustrc.com, then follow the link to the reservation form. This is the last chance I have to remind you of these deadlines, so please make a note and don’t forget to take care of business. The # 12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out will be held on Tuesday, October 27, and the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out will be held Wednesday, October 28. Eligibility for these Shoot-Outs comes from placing in the top three in the main Average and Incentive Average of the Gold Plus ropings throughout the year (top five at the Regional Finals), by beating par in the challenge arena (both members must be Gold Plus), or by using $6,000 in personal or flex earnings. Isn’t it amazing how well the sport of team roping is holding up considering these tough economic times? Everywhere I go someone asks me, how are the team counts holding up? How is the membership holding on? How are continued on page 18

California ropers, Stan Sanders of Fresno teamed up with Ron Rogers of Bakersfield to wrap up the win in the Gold Plus roping at this year’s Pacific Coast Classic. They roped four head in 42.34 seconds and earned $1,698 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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this year I managed to make the trip back up there. As we pulled into the arena I noticed there were a lot of ropers milling around. I knew it was going to be a good roping because the place was buzzing with excitement. I began to look around to see who was there and as I studied their faces, I quickly realized how few of them I actually recognized. For a minute, I thought I was in the wrong place. Where were all of the cowboys from the surrounding ranches? Nothing, or at least no one, was as I expected. Most of the people that were there were just “everyday” ropers much like I’m used to seeing at the “everyday” jackpots I attend. I thought the crowd would be as it was before, mostly ranch cowboys with a few community locals. To my surprise, it was just the opposite and all of their kids were there to rope as well. My dad, who still continued on page 20

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these guys continuing to be able to go and enter? I believe the answer is that ropers will find a way to rope and enjoy their hobby no matter the circumstances. They may slow down some, but rarely do they just quit. Like me, they are heavily invested in the sport, both emotionally and financially, and it’s hard to just walk away from something you’re so passionate about. I also believe the influx of new ropers has a lot to do with the sports continued success. I travel a fairly large circle attending jackpots here and there, and

everywhere I go I’m amazed at all of the new faces in the crowd. I grew up in a small town in Northern New Mexico and as a kid there was a small bunch of cowboys who formed a Maverick Club. They were mostly ranchers from the surrounding area and many of them liked to rope so they started having some jackpots. It was the same few ranchers that attended all the ropings and every now and then there would be a new hire and we would have a new guy around to practice with. There are four major ranches that own all of the land that surrounds Cimarron, New Mexico and each one of them had a practice arena. I was fortunate to be a member of the Club because I grew up on one of these ranches. Each year the Club would host a Fourth of July rodeo along with a big team roping and the tradition continues still today. I haven’t attended the event for several years, but

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Home-state ropers, Rick Montera and Craig Person made their name known at this year’s Colorado Championships by winning the Gold Plus roping in a smooth 34.05 seconds on four head. The win earned them $3,698 in cash, a pair of trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Fort Smith, Arkansas welcomed ropers to this year’s West Arkansas Classic. Oklahoma ropers, Logan Rhinehart and Ross Turner teamed up to win the Gold Plus roping with a four head total of 31.08 seconds. They earned $4,350 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. 18 / SEPTEMBER 2009

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Jesse Coon and Paul Freed teamed up in the Gold Plus roping at the Dally for Dinosaurs in Vernal, Utah. Their four-head total of 36.73 seconds earned them the win where they collected $2,422 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

The Montana Championships produced a big payday for the team of Dale Sorge and Russell Schirado who came over from neighboring North Dakota to compete. They won the Gold Plus roping with a four-head total of 32.96 seconds. The win earned them $1,730 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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New to this year’s lineup of USTRC events, the Blackhawk Championships in Salina, Utah was a hit with ropers. The Gold Plus champions Denny Hanson and Bo Simon roped four-head in 34.23 seconds to win $2,124 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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lives on the ranch where I grew up, told me of all the new arenas that have been built around town and how they rope all week. I couldn’t believe how things had changed and how many more people were team roping in that little community now. As strange as it seemed, it was pretty cool to see. As I warmed my horse up a kid named Hank rode up to me and asked if I would like to rope with him in the next roping. I said I would and then we sat there for a few minutes getting to know one another. I asked him where he was from and he surprised me by saying Red River, New Mexico. What? I spent half of my childhood up there and I have never heard of one team roper, much less a few ropers from Red River. I always felt like you had to be some kind of ski bum to fit in there. Well, Hank informed me that that wasn’t the case anymore. In fact, he said there were several families in the area that roped. Who would have thought it? From Stephenville, Texas to Red River, New Mexico, and everywhere in between, I’ve been fortunate to meet newcomers to the sport like Hank. It’s refreshing to be around someone so enthusiastic and excited about the sport of team roping. It takes me back to the days when I first began to rope on the ranch and reminds me of the things I now take for granted. If you want a fresh perspective about the sport of team roping then I suggest the next time you’re at a roping look for someone in the crowd like my friend Hank. Take the time to hear their story and latch on to their excitement. I am glad to see all the new ropers out and about and I hope each of you get a chance to experience the Cinch National Finals in Oklahoma City. There is no other event like it in the world! Maybe I will get a chance to visit with some of you this year! Hope to see you there and remember, you must catch to win! Adiós,

Rodney Vangerpen and Todd Hollenbeck, Jr. roped solid in the Gold Plus roping at the Nebraska Championships. Their combined four-head total of 34.81 seconds earned them the win and gave them a take home total of $3,262 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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Rickey Green Winning Words he importance of words has been apparent in our world since God said, “Let there be light,” and there was. People believe what they continually hear, and almost all training programs use some kind of regimen of words and repetition to build consistency and confidence. My question to you is, what kind of words are you using on yourself? On almost every occasion, when I ask someone how their practice went, unless they just had an awful practice, they will say, “Pretty good, I only missed one steer,” or maybe they say, “Real good, I only missed two steers all day.” When they tell me about a roping, even if they won the roping, they will say, “I won the roping, but I missed a few steers I shouldn’t have.” People tend to want perfection, but I believe they are working against themselves by holding those misses over their own head. What if you start to count only the catches, like we did when we first began to rope, back when we would say, “Hey, I caught three by two feet today.” And your buddy who had roped a lot longer would say, “Way to go, keep practicing, you’re going to get it.” What if every time you roped, you said, “Last time I roped, I caught ten by two feet; this time I’m going for eleven. I sure am getting better.” What you tell yourself about yourself is what you’re going to believe and what you’re going to achieve. I have a cousin named Eddie Green, and he is about two years younger than me. When I was 15 and he was 12 or 13, he was already an accomplished header for those days. I believe Eddie was on the level of Daniel Green, another of my ropin’ cousins. I have lots of

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cousins who have won about every event ever held in this country. But anyway, Eddie would turn me steers, and I would miss and I would say, “I can’t believe it, that’s not the way I usually rope.” Eddie would say, “Yes it is,” and he was right. But I couldn’t see myself as someone who missed. I really thought I was going to catch every time I opened my hand. I didn’t care how hard the shot was, I figured I could catch. My uncle, Walt Woodard, taught me to say, “I feel great, I look great, I am great.” Now, I’m not talking about being cocky, telling everyone how great you are. I’m talking about telling yourself how great you are. Realize how blessed you are to live in this great country; that there is a sport like team roping, that a guy can hold down a job, practice up and go to ropings that pay $100,000. That’s an awesome thought. Pick yourself up, pump yourself up, and get in on some of this big money and prizes people are winning. I would spend a lot of time at my grandpa Green’s when I was a kid and he would say, “Rickey, can you go catch my horse and you boys can ride him.” And if you said, “I think I can,” he wouldn’t let you ride him. He would say, “That’s okay, I’ll send someone who knows they can.” I’m so used to people speaking positively that it’s strange for me to hear negative talk around the practice pen. About five years ago, Clay Cooper and I went to Houston to the rodeo and he missed. Now yes, that’s amazing because he hardly ever misses. But one of the reasons he doesn’t miss is because of the way he handles a miss. On the way home from Houston, Clay never said anything about his miss. We did talk a little about my catch since I brought it up several times, ha ha. The next morning we went to the practice pen when he was living in Glen Rose, Texas and Clay said, “Today I want my loops to stand up in the flanks and stick out both sides about three feet”.

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Tips for Owning Horses in an Uncertain Economy

isten to the news, go on-line, open a magazine—everywhere you look there are continuing gloomy evaluations of today’s economy, with no solid promises of a sunnier future. Don’t panic yet though, there are lots of ways to cut corners during this currency crunch. Here are a few…

Fueling Up Oil prices, and therefore the cost of fuel, are tied to a majority of the price increases that the average person sees, from putting diesel in your tow vehicle, to the cost of grain, hay, and bedding, and even the shipping charges when you purchase a new piece of equipment or clothing.

Buy Local When it comes to the bedding, grain, and hay, just like when it comes to putting groceries on your table, do your best to purchase locally—saving money and supporting local businesses.

Price Check To lessen the pain at the pump, check websites like www.gasbuddy.com or www.fuelmeup.com to compare prices at gas stations in your area, or on the route to your next event. Also, consider getting a gas card. Almost all major gas stations offer them, and they will save you a percentage on all your gas purchases—just make sure to pay off your balance each month otherwise you will likely pay more in interest than you saved in discounts.

Vehicle Maintenance Once you’ve purchased the least expensive fuel possible, do your best to stretch each gallon as far as possible. If you’re in the market for a new (or “new to you”) vehicle, put fuel efficiency at the top of your list of necessary features. Regardless of what you’re driving, make sure to keep up with maintenance—get regular tune ups, make sure your fuel filter is clean, and that your tires are rotated, and properly inflated (on your tow vehicle and trailer). Not only will all of this keep you safer on the road, it will also allow your vehicle to operate as efficiently as possible.

Drive Sensibly Excessive speed and erratic driving not only make you more likely to have an accident, that sort of driving behavior also decreases your gas mileage (and 24 / SEPTEMBER 2009

By Amy J. Daum probably frightens your passengers— horse and human). Accelerate smoothly and to a sensible speed, use your cruise control when possible, and anticipate turns and stops so that you can perform them as smoothly as possible.

Car (Truck) Pool Use on-line chat rooms and bulletin boards to get to know other competitors in your area and consider sharing rides to competitions and clinics. Not only will this save you some money, if you usually travel by yourself it also makes for a safer trip, and who knows, you may make a lifelong friend. There are many items that should always remain at the top of your list, including all those related to your horse’s health and well being. Do not compromise on quality veterinary care, timely vaccinations, and necessary medications and quality supplements. In that same vein, oftentimes one of the first items to drop off the list, or possibly not make it on in the first place, is insurance, which leads us to …

Be Pro-Active Preventative Maintenance Planning on having your current mount for long into the future? Hoping to avoid costly vet bills now and into the future? If so, do your best to provide your horse with the best quality preventative maintenance possible, including all necessary vaccinations, tooth and hoof care. Some veterinarians now offer package plans where they bundle all the preventative care on an annual basis at a discounted rate. In addition, consider the value of quality supplements. There are proven supplements for everything from joint to digestive health that can help ensure your horse stays sound and healthy for years to come, making for a happy horse and in the long run saving you dollars in vet care and lost prize money.

Insurance Maybe you’ve never insured your horse at all, playing the odds that your horse will continue to stay sound and healthy. Or you’ve had your horse insured for a year or two but are considering dropping the coverage. Cash is tight, and considering you’ve never had to file a

claim, you’re wondering, What’s the point? If you’ve got the resources to selfinsure without tapping into credit cards, retirement accounts, etc., then doing so isn’t necessarily a bad idea. But if you don’t have $7,000 -$9,000 (the approximate cost for the average colic surgery these days) easily available, and/or enough cash to replace your horse in the event of his death, then you might want to reconsider. The last place you want to be in an emergency situation is making a decision between your bank account and your horse’s life, or worse yet, not being in a position to even make the decision at all because you absolutely do not have the necessary financial resources. It’s surprisingly simple, and cost effective, to avoid that type of scenario. Many horse owners are surprised at how inexpensive the average equine insurance policy is. For example, with the exclusive rate offered through Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency, the USTRC’s new Approved Equine Insurance Partner, a mortality (life insurance) policy for the average $7,500 roping horse costs as little as $240 per year—and includes up to $3,000 in free Excess Colic Surgery coverage, depending on the horse’s insured value. To add $5,000 in Major Medical/Surgical coverage, the additional annual premium is $195. Another $50 will upgrade to a $7,500 Major Medical/Surgical annual limit. To make the process even more convenient, veterinary certificates are rarely necessary, so a completed application by fax can usually get coverage in place immediately, and payment can be made through an installment plan, and major credit cards are accepted. To get a quote online, go to www.BroadstoneEquine.com or call for more information at 888-687-8555. Hopefully these tips will help get you through the ongoing recession, but in the meantime, don’t despair. Economies are by nature cyclical and historically have a way of turning themselves around (fingers crossed) and who knows, if you continue with the necessary changes you make now, you could save yourself even more cash when things turn around! n

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hirty years is a long time. Thirty years is an extensive and serious time to be friends and it is an even longer time to be team roping partners. Thirty years is a long time to work at a sport that is as much fun as team roping. Partners, Doug Sorenson and Merrill Staheli have been good buddies for more than thirty years. They know each other really well and they appreciate a good time. Roping at the USTRC National Finals in Oklahoma City in 2008 was about one of the best times they have ever had. Coming back in the short go round of the Finals just sort of capped off thirty years of team roping fun. Twenty teams came back for the short go round of the Century roping at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds and every team that caught in the short go

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round would deposit a paycheck Doug K. Sorenson Merrill K. Staheli in their bank account. What a unique scenario! everyone to attention. With one team to Sorenson and Staheli was the second go it was just a wait and see situation. high team back going into the short go As it turned out the last team was not a round of the Century roping. Perhaps threat and the 37.15 in the Average of nerves were an issue but, then again, the Century roping for Sorenson and perhaps they were not. With Sorenson Staheli would secure the win for them. and Staheli the issue was having a good The pair was ecstatic to say the least. time and just being second high team Sorenson and Staheli would split back was a great reward in itself. $16,900 and each of them would take “I guess our main game plan was not home a Martin trophy saddle. They also to fall off our horses,” Sorenson laughed. secured a #11 National Shoot-Out “You know, don’t you, with old men that position. Talk about having fun! is always a possibility?” The pair was in “We are so totally blessed,” Sorenson no danger at all of falling off no matter said, “We’ve roped together for thirty how much they joked. years and we have been friends a lot When the pair rode into the box they longer than that.” were deeply focused on the game at “One thing about it,” Staheli said hand. Snapping up a time of 7.45 for with a grin, “We know each other real their short go round run brought

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well, probably too well. He knows exactly what I am going to do and he knows how I think. I know what he is going to do and I hate to say it but I know what his thinking is. You know that might not be a real good thing.” Both men have years of rodeo, roping and coaching experience under their belts. Their years of expertise combined with some age old experiences are what make the pair unique. Perhaps that is the appeal of all the Century ropers. Announcer Arkie Kiehne summed it up quite well when he said, “You kids come on now and pay attention to these old men. They will show you how to rope. We like your style, cowboys, keep it coming.” Sorenson pointed out they don’t get all their roping done without a lot

of support. “We have two of the best team roping wives going down the road,” he said. “Our wives are the most supportive and loyal people you will ever meet or find anywhere. Both of us appreciate that more than we ever say.” With good roping and age old experience comes appreciation for the sport. Sorenson and Staheli are humble, grateful and willing to share all they know and have learned about this sport called team roping. The life secrets they hold are special and only add to the appeal everyone has for all the Century ropers. They are a breed that has successfully carried this sport forward in so many ways. It adds special significance when you stop and think about the “And Then There Was One” motto. On a special day in October 2008 at the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping “And Then There Was One” Doug Sorenson and Merrill Staheli are the Century Roping Champions of the 2008 USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. That makes them a head above the rest. That makes these Century ropers not only a little special but a lot special. n

Doug Sorenson and Merrill Staheli at the USTRC 2008 National Finals in Oklahoma City.

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Eastern Regional July 9-12, 2009 Murfreesboro, TN Mary Ann Brown Keedysville, MD

t’s that Cruel Girl Regional Champions time of the year again when the Regional Championships get under way and Cruel Girl steps up to honor the ladies of the USTRC who personify the qualities Cruel Girl likes to see in their customers, those with good horsemanship skills and athletic ability. Well those two characteristics weren’t lacking in USTRC’s first two Cruel Gril Regional Champions. Cruel Girl awards $750 plus a couple pairs of Cruel Girl jeans to each

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Regional winner to give them due honor and to promote the very popular Cruel Girl Championships held each October during the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping. Most, if not all of these women will be vying for the Cruel Girl crown come October. The first Regional of the year was held June 25 to the 28 in Paso Robles, CA. Our winner this year was destined to be a Cruel Girl champ because two years ago she was instrumental in propelling her sister to the Cruel Girl West Coast Regional crown. Mary Stubblefield was our 2007 champion but the tables were turned as sister Theresa Paulmann took the title. Not only did Theresa gain the Cruel Girl title but she also punched herself three Cinch National Finals Shoot-Out tickets. Or at least she gathered up enough in Flex Earnings to qualify for three. She started on Friday by taking thirteenth in the Average of the #13 Shoot-Out with Ty Boesch (Porterville, CA). It didn’t earn her any money but but did get her $3,000 in Flex Earnings. Then on Saturday, Theresa took fourth in the Average of the #12 Shoot-Out with David Gill (Madera, CA) and collected another $3,000 in Flex Earnings. There was a check for $940 in actual earnings awarded her as well. Next came the #11 Preliminary. Teamed with Brian White (Ukiah, CA) Ms. Paulmann scooted into fourth place in the Average and another $929. While nearly a couple thousand bucks in winnings is not too shabby for most ropers, Theresa was not done yet. She saved the best ‘til last. This time she

and Brian didn't settle for fourth place or even third. Paulmann and White were the winners of the #11 Shoot-Out which automatically put another $5,000 in her Cruel Girl pockets for being a USTRC Regional Shoot-Out Champion (#9 to #13 West Coast Regional Shoot-Out winners are guaranteed $10,000 per team). All told, she picked up $6,869 in cash, a beautiful Martin Trophy saddle plus $9,000 in Flex Earnings. Oh, and don’t forget the extra Cruel Girl $750 in cash. Very nice work, Theresa, very nice work. Word has it that Theresa also got a big pat on the back from sister Mary.

Our Eastern Regional Cruel Girl champ earns the distinction of being the “eastern-most” Cruel Girl Regional Champ ever. Mary Ann Brown hails from Keedysville, MD which for you history buffs is just northeast of the Civil War’s famed Antietam National Battlefield. There have been Georgia and North Carolina Cruel Girl winners but Mary Ann is the first Marylander. But it’s not like Mary Ann is new to this team roping game. She has been coming to the Eastern Regionals for several years but this one, by far, was the most memorable as she and her husband

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Kenny Brown achieved the same feat as Theresa and Brain did on the West Coast, they won the #11 Shoot-Out It was her only check but it was a good one worth $3,500 plus those sweet Shoot-Out Flex Earnings. And don’t forget the USTRC Martin Trophy saddle, it was, very proudly, her first. Miss Mary Ann has been rodeoing most of her life (barrel racing and breakaway roping) but it was about 12 years ago when this guy named Kenny stole her heart and taught her team roping, Kenny’s dad had been in the rodeo business and Kenny has been selling team roping horses for 20 years. You could say rodeo in the Brown’s 30 / SEPTEMBER 2009

blood. The two of them had two-a-day practices for three weeks leading up to the Finals with Kenny’s 75-year-old mom, Dottie, manning the chutes. One morning after a practice they ate lunch at a nearby Chinese restaurant and Mary Ann’s fortune cookie couldn’t have been more accurate. It said, “All your hard work will soon pay off.” Even using a borrowed horse from Joey Carpenter at the Regionals didn’t take her edge off. The Browns and family will be heading to Oklahoma City in October for the Cinch National Finals, and that includes Mary Ann’s son, Jordan McCoin. She will also be roping in the Cruel Girl Championships with Callie

Bailey (Van Buren, AR) and Rosie Austin (Ludowici, GA). She’ll be packing her Cactus ropes and enough Cruel Girls to make it through a week of great roping. Mary Ann really loves the sport because (1) she gets to rope with husband and son, (2) she gets to ride good horses and (3) the great friends she has made along the way. She wanted to thank Cruel Girl for the bonus money, the recognition they have given her and the encouragement they are providing to the ever increasing number of girls that are getting into and doing well at team roping. Oh, and a big thanks goes to Terry Hilderbrand for getting her through the short round. n

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HORSE HEALTH By Crystal Christman, DVM

Courtesy of Legacy Equine Medical & Surgical Centre - Glenpool, OK

t is summertime! As we head full steam into the busy summer schedule of jackpots, shows and rodeos, we are focused on achieving the ultimate performance from ourselves and our horses. But as the mercury rises, so does the risk of heat stress to you and your horse. Efforts to succeed must be matched by equal efforts to ensure that our horses are safe and comfortable. A slick, sleek working machine. A box broke, steer rating, hard pulling picture of efficiency. At least that is what you thought – until now. Consider this – the muscles of the equine body convert roughly 25% of the energy consumed into motion. The other 75% is converted to heat. Sweating is the primary route of heat dissipation, responsible for reducing nearly 70% of excess body heat. Respiration accounts for an additional 15% of heat loss. High ambient temperature and humidity greatly hamper these cooling mechanisms, trapping heat in the body. Normal body temperature can rise from 99 – 100 F at rest to over 104 F with intense exercise. Prolonged periods over 105 F can lead to heat stroke and dangerous effects on the brain and body. Signs of heat stress include stumbling due to weakness and muscle fatigue, increased respiration rate (> 32 breaths per minute), increased rectal temperature (> 102 F after 20 minutes rest) and excessive sweating or lack of sweating (anhydrosis). Steps must be taken to prevent advancement of this condition to heat stroke. Heat stroke is a progression of the above and results from an overwhelming inability to cool the body. Respiration rate is highly elevated and body temperature is

consistently above 104 F. Neither respiration nor body temperature reduce with rest. The skin is usually very hot and dry (anhydrosis), another clue that your horse is unable to cool itself by the usual mechanism of sweating. This is a life threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. In either case, stop exercising your horse and move him to a shady, cool area without delay. Fans or misters can help to make the area more comfortable. Allow him to rest while bathing him with cool water. Use a scraper to intermittently remove the water off his body as it warms – this will help maximize the cooling effect of the bath. Walk him occasionally to encourage appropriate blood flow through the muscles and to the skin. This will help to decrease dangerous blood pooling and move the warm blood from the muscles to the surface of the skin, where it can be cooled by the water baths. Offer fresh water frequently – this will help to cool him, but

There are several myths that have persisted through the ages discouraging the provision of water, cool baths and exposure to a cool breeze. Each of these have been proven incorrect by several studies involving high level performance horses working in adverse conditions of extreme temperature and humidity. (One such study was conducted at the Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta, GA.) 32 / SEPTEMBER 2009

more importantly will help to replenish the body fluid he may have lost through sweating. When your veterinarian arrives, they may administer intravenous fluids or other medications such as banamine (an anti-inflammatory) to treat the heat stress, stroke or associated shock symptoms. Prevention is the key when it comes to the hazards of summertime. Preparation for the summer needs to start many months before the heat with an exercise program that will ensure your horse is fit and ready for the challenges of summer. Always provide fresh, clean water to your animals and free choice salt. In times of high heat stress or travel, electrolytes can be provided in a paste format, or more preferentially in a second water bucket. The horse can then choose to drink the electrolytes but will not be discouraged from fluid intake if he prefers plain water. As well, many veterinarians will recommend adding a handful of salt to your horses feed daily. This ensures that the horse will consume enough salt to encourage proper drinking habits – thus discouraging dehydration and the more serious condition of impaction colic. Shade and a cool breeze go a long way towards keeping your animals comfortable

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in the heat. Large fans can be placed in sheds or stalls. Misting fans are an excellent way to keep the animals cool, but they quickly lose their benefit when the humidity skyrockets. Some horses may be lucky enough to have a barn with stalls equipped with all the bells and whistles to keep them cool in the hottest part of the day. Many others do just fine out in the pasture, as long as they have plenty of shade and access to clean, cool water. Horses that are acclimated to high heat and humidity generally fair better when faced with extreme summer conditions. If you are planning on moving your horses to the Midwest or Coastal areas, try to arrive before the heat. It would be optimal to give them at least 2-3 weeks to acclimate before asking for strenuous activity. If that is not possible, keep in mind all of the small suggestions above that will add up to a much more comfortable and productive experience! As inconvenient as it may be, try to schedule your riding or roping endeavors in the coolest parts of the day. You, your horse and your roping steers will appreciate it!

anhydrosis. Many Extreme Weather Guide owners report Add ambient temperature with relative humidity, then subtract favorable results by supplementing with L- wind speed to get a safety index for extreme weather riding. Eg 93F + 45% humidity – 8mph = 130 score tyrosine, electrolytes < 150 good to go, assuming a fit horse with adequate hydration and a balanced 150-180 ride with caution, engage cooling strategies as needed vitamin formula. Since >180 avoid riding altogether as risk is too high anhydrosis is most common in areas of few days for mild cases, or up to 10 days high ambient temperature and humidity for more serious burns. Remember that such as the Midwest and coastal states, previously injured skin is very sensitive to serious cases may require air conditioned re-injury and requires special facilities or relocation to a different consideration. Treatment can include geographical area. Consult with your soothing creams like Matrix Aloe veterinarian to develop the best plan for Advantage or Silversulfadiazene cream you and your horse. (designed for use on serious human burn

No Sweat! Anhydrosis is a dangerous condition that occurs when a horse is unable to sweat normally. Without the ability to sweat, massive amounts of body heat are trapped in the horse, causing core body temperature to skyrocket. Persistent temperatures above 106 F can cause damage to critical organs, including the brain. The jury is still out on exactly what causes the sweat glands to shut down, but there is no doubt about how critical it is to recognize and treat this life threatening situation. Your horse may sweat normally in the spring and suddenly one day become exercise intolerant, tiring quickly and breathing heavily. Stop exercising immediately and evaluate his condition. Some milder cases of anhydrosis will still sweat under the mane and legs but others will stop sweating entirely. Use all of the methods available to you to cool your horse as soon as possible – including cold water baths, fans and a cool, shady barn. Management is the mainstay of treatment. Keep these horses out of the heat as much as possible and only ride when the weather is cool. Several feed additives are proposed to be effective for treating

Don’t Get Burned

Many horse owners find a lot of “chrome” appealing – however, these flashy markings have underlying skin that is non-pigmented. The lack of pigment makes this skin very susceptible to burning in the intense summer sun. Tender pink skinned areas around the eyes, ears and muzzle are most easily injured due to the lack of protective hair to block the harsh sun. Paints, Appaloosas and other light colored horses may have larger areas of sensitive skin. Left unprotected, this light skin can easily burn, blister, peel or even slough. Repeated exposure increases the risk of long term serious issues such as skin cancer. Signs of burning are very similar in horses and humans – a pink color gradually becoming more reddened, inflamed and sore. The first step in treatment is to move the horse Beer For My Horses! out of the sun. Provide a safe, Toby and Willie may have had it right after all. cool area of shade where the Anecdotal evidence suggests that a beer a day added to horse can live comfortably until their feed may help anhydrotic horses to sweat again. the burn is healed. It may take a 34 / SEPTEMBER 2009

wounds). Prevention is far more rewarding. The most effective method is to stall horses during the peak sun hours of 10am to 5pm in a cool, shady barn. If this luxury is not available on your farm, ensure plenty of shade in the pasture – either with a run in shed or thick stand of trees. Modern sunscreens provide excellent waterproof coverage, just remember to reapply every 6 hours. Zinc oxide is an effective sunblock that comes in many colors so that you can tell when it has worn off. Although a tattoo parlor may not be the first thing to come to mind when you think of sunburned horses, add it to your list of considerations! Dr. C. Henderson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, a Board Certified Surgeon at the Legacy Equine Centre in Glenpool, OK, applies permanent tattooing to the pink skin surrounding the eyes of bald and blaze faced horses. The pigment protects the sensitive skin from painful burns and long term complications like squamous cell carcinoma (cancer of the eye). n About the Author, Crystal Christman, DVM Born in Brooks, Alberta, Canada, Dr. Christman attended the University of Lethbridge and received her Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Agricultural Biotechnology with a special interest in livestock genetics. Thereafter, she attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK, Canada attaining her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship at the West Wind Veterinary Hospital, a full service equine referral hospital outside of Edmonton, Alberta. She gained diverse experience there including work with three day eventing horses, Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses, and Western performance horses. Her primary interests include performance and corrective dentistry, reproduction, including embryo transfer, neonatal care and geriatric medicine. She and her husband relocated to Oklahoma from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In their spare time, they raise and train AQHA horses for ranch work, team roping and barrel racing.

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The Traditions of a Quarterback A Close Up Look at Header Derrick Begay By Melinda Clements

he moon was bright and full over Casper, Wyoming and for Arizona header, Derrick Begay, it is a good time to be alive. Life is about doing what you love and loving what you do. A quiet, reflective and philosophical young man, Begay, at twenty-five years old has a deeply moving, truth-seeking picture of not only his roping, but his life in general. Perhaps it is his Native American culture that binds him to following his heart and seeing beyond the here and now. A Navajo by birth, Begay is all about family and his cowboy lifestyle. Family is very important in the Native American culture and it isn’t just immediate family. It is traditions and family history embedded deep into his soul. It makes him proud, it challenges him, it motivates him and it explains where his commitment comes from. Begay is the son of All Indian Rodeo

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Cowboys Association team roping director, Victor Begay and mom, Myrtle. Begay just kind of fell into team roping but was never pushed into it. “Derrick always rode horses and chased cattle on the ranch,” his dad, Victor, commented. “We never pushed him to rope.” “I don’t know exactly how long I have been roping,” Begay said. “I just kind of grew into it. It seemed I would always be a roper and my parents have helped me and supported me but they never pushed me. They never forced me to be a roper. It was always something that was there and I just grew into it. I don’t know exactly how it all happened. It wasn’t exactly planned. I have such a strong family background and it all just sort of fell into place for me. I have such a support system and all my family works hard for me to be able to do what I can do.”

The cowboy lifestyle has been instilled in Begay from long ago. His grandfather was a roper and sort of set the stage for everyone else in the family to rope. It was no surprise when Begay won the World’s Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, Arizona with partner, Cesar de la Cruz, and also won the Rodeo de Santa Fe. He placed in two rounds of the Wrangler National Finals with partner, Victor Aros in 2008. Roping is his lifestyle and it is his living. More than that, it is his culture and it reaches deep into his soul. “Derrick is the fourth generation into a rodeo lifestyle,” his dad, Victor, commented. “He has followed in his family’s footsteps. He remembers his culture and where he came from. I am very proud of him for that.” Derrick points out in a quiet reflective way that it is not the roping that is so important.

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“The competition, the roping is the bonus,” Begay explained. “It is the lifestyle I love. It is the living that makes it all worthwhile.” When you visit with Derrick Begay you unexpectedly realize there is more to the man than meets the eye. He is a deep, contemplative thinker about his life, his roping, his culture and his lifestyle. “You can talk a lot and you can tell stories and you can explain,” Begay said slowly and thoughtfully, “but a lot of the time it is one little tiny thing that makes a big difference. Not the stories, not the explaining but one little unexpected thing that changes everything. Sometime it just takes one win to make a difference. Or you can turn it around and it takes only one screw-up to make you better or to make a big difference in how things go. Roping parallels life and makes you a

better person. It is the cowboy, roping lifestyle. That is the most important thing.” Begay likes heading because he feels he controls the run. The header sets the stage for how the team roping run unfolds. “I am the quarterback of the whole thing,” Begay explained. “I used to heel

some but it was hard to find a fast, quick header. I tried it one day and it just took hold of me and that is where I focused my energy and time. I studied it and looked at all that was happening out there. I need to be a good quarterback and focused so things go well for the team.” He feels his greatest struggle is probably scoring and the barrier. He wants to get out right and set up the run. As the quarterback he is instrumental in determining how the run unfolds. If he isn’t on track things can go either way. He likes roping and he likes winning. He consistently wants to be the best he can be. As a Native American roper there is a certain amount of pressure that comes with being a top header in the sport of team roping. More and more Navajo kids are roping now than ever before and for many Derrick Begay is their model and hero. No doubt it puts undue pressure on him as both a role model and as a team roper. “It is a lot of pressure to be something to the younger kids in my culture,” Begay said. “It challenges me to be my very best because they expect me to win every single time. I guess it provides extra incentive and SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 37

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motivation for me when Navajo kids look up to me and for me to work at being the best I can be. I try to stay positive and focused. It is kind of weird for those in my culture to look up to me. It seems the more you win the smarter you get and the more you lose you still get smarter.” Begay feels diversity helps him to rope smart as well. He looks at both kinds of games when he gets in the practice pen. He practices for his horses and he practices for himself. Sometimes there are fast rodeo runs and sometimes there are runs for consistency and doing things right. The diversity gets him back to that quarterback mode of handling each situation as circumstances dictate. He studies and gives thought to the direction he wants to go. “You work at it, you do things right and you ask questions,” Begay said. “It takes a special desire and love for roping to come together. You have to practice with dedication and commitment.” Ever the realist, Begay also adds that he does practice a lot but sometimes he gets worn out and has to rest. “I guess I just get tired,” he commented. “Some weeks I just let it rest and don’t practice. Again, it is not the roping and the competition but the lifestyle that I love more than anything

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else. My family, my culture, they gave me this lifestyle. Not only my mother and my father, but my sisters, my aunts, uncles, cousins; my family is really important. They are who I am. They are the ones that have made me and instilled in me a cowboy lifestyle and it has been instilled in me from long ago. I rope because it is my lifestyle.” Begay wisely points out there will be good times and bad times in roping. It mirrors life. “You have to stay in the middle,” he explained. “You work to stay humble and meek. You will miss steers and you will catch steers. Like life it has good parts and bad times. I love winning and the winning makes it all worthwhile. The winning makes the dedication rewarding.” Begay has never been to Oklahoma City for the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. He has always wanted to go and hopes to go this year. Whether he goes or doesn’t go, Begay is a thoughtful, unselfish and reflective example of his culture, his lifestyle and his commitment to his sport. He doesn’t say much but when you watch him rope you realize he doesn’t have to say much. He does his job with expert finesse and class. He is a role model that illustrates a shining example of what the Native American is about. He is an excellent

horseman, a cowboy in the truest sense of the word and a header that takes his job as quarterback very seriously. With Begay at the helm the team is on solid ground because he leads with a determination and commitment that defies explanation. Derrick Begay is leaving his mark on team roping. He is also leaving his mark on his Navajo culture. He seems wise beyond his years and his philosophy is that of a true champion. He is humble and appreciative of where he has come from and more importantly where he is going. The tracks he leaves are the tracks of a man with a plan and the desire to impact each and every person he comes into contact with. Quietly, serenely and peacefully he moves with stealth and leaves his mark; the actions of a true champion. No bragging, no boast just a team roping header at his very best leaving a trail for other young men and women to follow. What a true quarterback and leader he is! With deep reflective thought in a modest manner, he is making team roping the sport of choice not only for young people in the Native American culture but also for others coming along behind him. What traditions and customs to be proud of! Derrick Begay, God is using you in ways you can never even imagine. n

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Arenas, Barns and Stalls By David Fillebrown Public Relations / Sponsorships / Endorsees Priefert Manufacturing

hen it comes to planning your horse operation, there are a multitude of considerations to be made for maximum efficiency and enjoyment. Even those who seem to be blessed with a bottomless pocketbook want to get the best value from their investment. Whether you plan to spend a little or a lot, you need to make sure your arenas, barns and stalls are, above all, safe, efficient and practical. The first thing to consider when building your arena is location. Good drainage with the right footing will be essential for ultimate enjoyment and safety. Get some help from an expert in the field if you need it, and spend the money to get the dirt right from the base up. This investment could pay off in big dividends with ease of maintenance, more active riding days and fewer injuries for horse and rider. Maintaining quality footing with the right equipment is equally important.

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Availability and cost of portable panels has made arena building fast, easy and versatile. There is no need to spend days or weeks digging holes and setting posts for permanent wood or steel fencing. With the right panels, an individual can save lots of time and money by building an arena to fit his or her current needs while keeping options open for easy expansion at a later date. It’s much easier to keep a consistent look, and certainly easier to make changes, if panels can be moved or replaced in a few minutes rather than becoming a major renovation project. In addition, maintenance can become virtually a “non-issue” with the quality of some of today’s powder coating finishes. Painting or replacing boards can become a thing of the past, and arena owners can spend more time roping and riding rather than working on their arena. Most manufacturers have a selection of different arena plans to choose from, or at least to build from and expand into your own idea of what an arena needs to be for your own personal objectives. Given all these options, portable panels are the way to go.

Barns and stalls have a wide range of options that involve consideration of everything from taste and style to the amount of money you are willing to spend. Regardless of the money, spending “a little more than you planned rather than less than you should have” will result in a daily reminder of the quality of your planning. Since your horse probably spends much more time in the barn than he does under saddle, insuring that he lives in a safe environment is essential. Since

horses seem to get hurt in proportion to their value, you cannot be too careful when it comes to safety measures. A good horse may seem to look for a place to hurt himself while a “plug” often seems to get by in a junk yard...go figure.

Although many people build permanent stalls, there are advantages to going with high quality, free-standing, pre-fabricated stall walls and/or stall fronts. To add a personalized look to barns of any kind, “custom” stall fronts can provide special amenities or even incorporate your personal brand or logo. Once again, prefab equipment can offer greater versatility than permanent, built-in box stalls. Add to that the fact that prefab stalls can be installed in a fraction of the time and changed or added to quickly (and relatively easily), SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 41

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and you have a strong case for utilizing this option. Another strong point that favors prefab equipment is the fact that if you move, you can take it with you! Chances are, the next owner of your property may have different uses for your barn! If so, he’s not likely to pay you for your investment in stalls if he has plans to tear them out. Sell them or take them with you; the choice will be yours. Planning your barn is much like planning your home. Are you looking to build a “showplace” or just something practical to keep your animals, feed and equipment out of the weather? A myriad of choices abound in today’s market. From elegant custom-designed and contactor-built structures to simple prefab kits, barns become a reflection of personal taste and available finances. Regardless of how much is spent, the structure itself should be efficiently designed to offer safety, good air flow, and adequate protection from the prevailing elements of the local geographic environment. Proper drainage and bedding for stalls could be an article in itself and should certainly be carefully planned before building any barn. Potentially important options could easily include a variety of ways to take advantage of natural lighting, ventilation, heating or cooling aids, insect misting systems and personalized entryways. One of the most important things many horse 42 / SEPTEMBER 2009

owners should consider outside the barn is the addition of a quality horse walker. Ideally located between the barn and the arena, horse walkers can provide an enormous amount of help keeping horses in fit condition. Whether you are a professional trying to ride many horses or a serious amateur just trying to keep your favorite rope horse fit for the weekend, the multiple benefits of a good walker are hard to realize if you’ve never

had one. Physically and mentally, horses benefitting from consistent, balanced exercise programs perform better, experience fewer injuries, and have a longer productive life than those who are not properly conditioned. The bottom line is this: horse owners have a responsibility to their animals to provide the best care they can. The smallest investment you may make as a horse owner is the horse itself. We are privileged to enjoy these animals and live in a country where we can enjoy pastimes like roping. We are blessed to have the incomes that allow us to pursue these passions and are fortunate to have many innovative manufacturers who can provide all the equipment we might need. Arenas, barns, stalls, walkers and a host of other products help us to live up to the responsibilities we accept as horse owners and allow us to enjoy the lifestyle we have come to love. n

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FEATURE PRODUCTS 2009 Priefert

Southwest Equine, Inc.

RC98AI

Durable, Affordable Arenas

The latest Priefert Roping Chute is the RC98AI. It includes a laser eye that detects the presence or absence of an animal in the chute. A steer is released with the push of a single button and the laser detects his leaving the chute. The headgate then closes, and while ropers are roping, the tailgate automatically opens allowing the next steer to enter. Once the steer is detected, the tailgate shuts and the chute is loaded and ready to go. Making life better for ropers is what we’re all about! Priefert...why would you buy anything else. www.priefert.com or call 1-800-5278616 for details on Priefert Roping Chute RC98AI.

Rotary Mower Priefert Rotary Mowers are great for maintaining pastures, mowing right-of-ways, shredding crops, or simply mowing grass. Our mowers are constructed with durable channel iron side rails and a single sheet top deck that is fully reinforced with cross bracing. They are available in a 5', 40 HP model and a 6', 75 HP model. Powder coated. For details on Priefert 3-Point, www.priefert.com or 1-800-527-8616

Landscape Rake For landscapers, homeowners, contractors or farmers, Priefert’s Landscape Rake is ideal for seed bed preparation, lot maintenance, or raking roots and rocks. With high carbon, heat-treated spring teeth our 5', 6', 7' or 8' rakes can save hours of manual labor. Powder coated. For details on the new line of Priefert 3-Point, www.priefert.com or 1-800-527-8616 44 / SEPTEMBER 2009

D:Size of pipe used for legs, rails E: J legs or boots. This is so the panel will not sink in the ground. “We take great pride in manufacturing a high quality product at a reasonable price that will last for every family.” For more information about all of Southwest Equine, Inc. products visit their web site at www.swequine.com or call their friendly staff at 877-455-8757 or 580/276-4864

Red River Southwest Equine Manufacturing, Inc. is located in Marietta, Oklahoma. Started in 1997, they are a proud, family-owned and operated company who not only brings quality equipment to team ropers everywhere, but rope every day as well. Southwest Equine Manufacturing, Inc. has been producing an affordable long-lasting arena with all galvanized metal. Customers are their number one priority and you can call anytime for questions and consulting. Even if you need to talk to someone in the evening, no problem just give them a call, they are always there for you. Southwest Equine Manufacturing, Inc. Features: • No hot dipped galvanized or powder coated panels here. (Only true galvanized here.) • 3 vertical panels. • All our products are in-stock and ready to go. • No hidden prices (all our prices are on our web page, www.swequine.com) • Customer convenience, pick-up 7 days a week. • Normally shipped in 48 hours. • Customer service 7 days a week. • Sell galvanized or black metal in bulk, so you can build it your way. Things you need to look for in buying arenas: A: Metal gauge: make sure the gauge matches with the weight of the panel. B: Verticals: more verticals make your panel stronger and tighter. C: Back panels: (the panels behind your roping chute) must be made out of heavier gauge material and not regular panels. This should be standard in your arena package. Some companies charge extra.

Known and trusted, Red River Arenas have been handling and selling complete arena’s to team ropers all across the country for many years. However, Red River Arenas now also carry a complete line of horse stalls. Red River’s stalls are available in either a powder coat finish or are available in durable, light weight aluminum. Red River’s Elite horse stalls are designed to be easy to use, easy to maintain, and safe for your livestock.

From roping, riding, rough stock arenas, to horse stalls, and arena drags, Red River Arenas can meet your needs. Whether from your design or ours, with a variety of styles and weights and the options of painted or powder coated steel or the all new aluminum arena, Red River can provide you an economical, durable arena that is easy to assemble and operate. As a trusted name in the industry ropers can feel confident they will receive the best when they call Red River. Call today at 800-343-1026 or visit us on the web at www.RedRiverArenas.com for a complete description of the newest, most user friendly horse stalls on the market.

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Star Building Systems

schooling arena. The residence stables can accommodate up to 44 horses with three private warm-up areas. Find out more about Star Metal Buildings and see all of the areas of Star Metal Buildings at www.starbuildings.com.

Woodstar Products

Lonestar Barns

Located along the Delaware River and Raccoon Creek, Gloucester County Dream Park is a world-class equestrian facility in Logan Township, NJ. This outstanding facility consists of eight Star Metal Buildings, including an auction hall, main arena, show stables, residence stable, apartment, maintenance building and a concession link. In addition, plans are in the works for phase II of the Dream Park with even more Star Metal Building s in the plans. John D. Lawrence, Inc., an authorized Star Builder for over 13 years has become one of southern New Jersey’s prominent industrial and commercial contractors and used his knowledge to help build this facility that includes eight custom Star Metal Building projects totaling 124,281 square feet. This structure utilized Star Building Systems’ StarShield and DuraRib Roof Systems totaling 136,009 square feet, along with the DuraRib Walls totaling 42,776 square feet. Completed in March 2008, the project contains very little conventional construction. The primary structure features a 150' x 300' indoor arena with bleacher seating for 600 spectators, and a separate arena for auctions, exhibits, or off season instructional clinics. The main arena consists of a full length clerestory. This structures’ show barns accommodate up to 238 horses. Included with the show barns are two 150' x 300' arenas, one of which is lit for night use; a 190' x 350' G Carriage Dressing ring with an adjacent 90' x 150' warm up arena; and a 150' x 290'

Quality Equestrian Products For Personal Or Professional Use Lonestar Barns is a family-owned and operated business that has been building barns and shipping them nationwide since 1984. Our family is currently active in law enforcement with a combined half century in experience, pride, integrity and service. Our main goal is to build the most affordable horse barn on the market today, while maintaining the integrity, beauty, and strength that horsemen and horsewomen expect. We are very proud of the quality and craftsmanship. We can custom design to fit your needs and will be happy to build the barn of your dreams. No barn is too small, and we appreciate all our customers and also offer a wide variety of equestrian and livestock equipment. We offer special discounts to all fellow peace officers, fire fighters and military personnel. Our sincere thanks and prayers are with you. Lonestar Barns is also excited to have Chris Cox use and endorse our barn. For more information, please visit us at one of these following websites, www.lonestarbarns.com, www.lonestarcustombarns.com or www.lonestarlivestockequipment.com or call us at 806/499-3791 - Canyon, TX, 281/259-0388 - Magnolia, TX or 406/439-2167 - Helena, MT

Woodstar Products was founded in 1977 and over the years they have continued to design and develop a diverse product line used in barns throughout the country. The warmth and character of wood has always been paramount in their horse stall and barn door designs. Woodstar provides the finest horse stalls and custom barn doors available at the lowest possible price. All stall doors and custom barn doors are delivered completely assembled, wood and all, ready to hang. Their exterior doors are manufactured to customer specifications and can be furnished with or without glass. All custom barn doors, stalls, and other Woodstar stall and barn products are delivered directly to the jobsite within three weeks from the time the order is placed. For more information, including a free complete color catalog and price list, call 800-648-3415, email info@wdstar.com, or visit www.WoodstarProducts.com. Visit often for updated specials and to check out our new website - coming soon!

Behlen® Country Corral Panel for Horses

Behlen® Country, the leading U. S manufacturer of quality companion animal and livestock equipment, announces the latest addition to its superior line of corral panels. The new Horse Country Corral Panel is an ideal choice for all equine applications. Horse Country Corral Panels feature heavy duty, 14 gauge channel vertical braces, SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 45

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and an extra brace has been added to both the 12' and 16' panels for optimal strength and reinforcement. Horse Country Corral Panels provide two convenient hook-up choices: chain or pin. Pin hookups are capable of three-way and four-way connections without the need for additional adapters. In addition, the pin hook-up ensures a tight, secure connection that is horse safe. These 64" tall Horse Country Corral Panels are available in 10', 12', and 16' panels, a 6' x 9' arch gate, and both a 10' and a 12' entrance panel, each with a 7' tall arch gate built in. The panels are finished with our premium powder coat finish and are available in forest green or dark gray colors.

Rodeo West

The pictured arena is 150' x 240' with a return alley. If you are looking for the perfect arena for practice or for events, look no further than Rodeo West. With specials that fit any team ropers budget, Rodeo West arenas come complete with heavy-duty boxes, roping chute and stripping chute. Their arenas also include holding pens, return allies and pasture gates. Every Rodeo West arena can be customized to fit your needs. Quality, and reliability are important aspects of Rodeo West Arenas, as well as affordability and ease of ordering, installation and continued service. Rodeo West makes their home in San Angelo, Texas with delivery and installation all across the country. Call 800-929-7361 for more information or visit www.rodeowest.com for a closer look at all of Rodeo West’s products, services and special prices. 46 / SEPTEMBER 2009

Farm Tek

Deciding on a new horse barn or indoor riding arena, but unsure where to begin? Then take a look at the Farmtek line of great valued fabric structure systems. A great alternative to traditional buildings, these buildings offer faster installation, and interior space is maximized due to their unique design that requires no interior support poles. ClearSpanTM Fabric Structures International is the leading manufacturer of fabric structures, manufacturing and shipping directly to customers with over 10,000 structures each year. ClearSpanTM buildings are available up to 200' wide, can be customized for any type of use. The Hercules Truss Arch buildings, as well as larger Storage Master buildings, are often used as indoor riding arenas by equestrians looking to ride regardless of the weather. With frames constructed from Allied Gatorshield® galvanized steel and covers made with premium rip-stop, 12.5 ounce, 24 mil polyethylene, these structures have the durability of traditional wood or metal structures. For more information, or to price a ClearSpanTM building for your indoor riding experience, head to www.farmtek.com.

Quicksilver Products

Covering every base of today’s team roper, Quicksilver products offer quality equipment at affordable prices. They have complete arena packages under $10,000 and a whole supply of unique products tailor made for team ropers. Quicksilver has several roping chute designs including their manual chute, remote 12V chute and a fully automatic

air-remote chute. They also offer a calf chute, scoring lanes, and custom tri-fold back gates. New to Quicksilver products, now offered are custom horse stalls, available with optional hay manager and feed doors. All horse stalls come in a choice of colors. Also new to the Quicksilver line of products is a 12' x 12' horse shelter. These are great for pasture and also come in a choice of colors. For more information or to see all of Quicksilver’s products head to www.quicksilver.com or call 800-657-1906.

Lucas Metal Works

Since 1969 Lucas Metal Works has been the source for all your metal building needs. Lucas Metal Works has become a leader as your one-stop source for all factory-direct steel building supplies. Manufacturing steel components in Northeast Oklahoma, Lucas Metal Works has built their strong reputation primarily focusing on qualityengineered steel buildings of every dimension and style. Offering a product of unbeatable quality, while maintaining an aggressive pricing edge, makes Lucas Metal Works stand above all the rest. Commercially, as well as individually, Lucas Metal Works prides themselves on customer satisfaction, making them the number one dealer for all steel components; including sheeting, trim, fasteners, roofing supplies, insulation, as well as structural steel. Making the decision to design and build your building alongside the highly experienced and friendly staff, Lucas Metal Works will effortlessly prove to be the right choice for years to come. Experience extreme professionalism while receiving building quotes, reviewing building options, component sales, and complete customer service before, during and after the sale. For more information, call, email or stop by. Lucas Metal Works, Ochelata, Oklahoma, 866-689-8904 or lucasmetalworks@rotelcsi.com.

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Roping Notables Ace Berry and Walt Arnold Inducted Into PRCA Hall of Fame Story compiled by Doreen Shumpert/Information courtesy PRCA

(left to right) Miss Rodeo America Maegan Ridley, steer roper Walt Arnold, saddle bronc rider Dan Mortensen, Doris Basile (great niece of Leonard Ward), Jim Korkow (son of Erv Korkow), bull rider Ted Nuce, All-Around cowboy Ace Berry and Commissioner Karl Stressman

n July 11, 2009, many of pro rodeo’s elite gathered once again at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association headquarters in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado to honor six rodeo legends by inducting them into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. The Hall’s corridors, filled with display after display of memorabilia are often described as “spine tingling” and are known to bring a tear to the eye as visitors step back in rodeo history. It’s as close to walking in the boots of legendary cowboys and cowgirls as many of us will ever get. Each year, over 150 individuals are nominated for the Hall, and the inductees are ultimately chosen by former contestants, PRCA officials and rodeo experts. As of 2009, 212 people, 25 animals and 16 rodeo committees have received the high honor. This year’s master of ceremonies was none other than sixtime World Champion All Around Cowboy Larry Mahan, who had the thrill of introducing honorees who had undoubtedly been rodeo peers and whose finest moments (or at least some) he had the pleasure of witnessing first hand. Among this year’s class were two standouts in the team roping and steer roping arenas—Ace Berry and Walt Arnold. However, being such all-around standouts, Berry was inducted under the Lifetime Achievement category, and Arnold under the steer roping category.

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Now a spry sixty-two years old, Berry qualified for his first NFR (National Finals Rodeo) in 1962, just shy of his 16th birthday, and continued to rope well into the 1970s. During that time, he showed ‘em how it was done by qualifying for the NFR 14 straight years in the team roping (1962-1975), winning the 1972 title with John Miller and the 1967 NFR team roping average title in 1967. “There are no words to describe what this means to me,” Berry said. “There are so many people to thank, starting with my mother, Bonnie. She couldn’t be here today because of her health, but she has always been my biggest supporter, from when I was a boy to the present day. I also want to thank my (late) father who taught me how to rope, Sonny Tureman and Jim Houston who helped me get better as a bronc rider, all of my team roping partners, especially John Miller, who trusted me to rope with him at the NFR. And also my wife (Rene) of 32 years. You can just imagine how many re-ride stories she’s had to hear.” Speaking of bronc riding, impressively, at the same time as the team roping accomplishments, Berry proved himself an all-around hand, also qualifying for the NFR six years in the bareback riding, winning the average there in 1971. In so doing, only he and fellow cowboy great Phil Lyne can lay claim to winning NFR average titles in both roughstock and timed events in the same year.

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Although inducted into different categories, Arnold and Berry joined the ranks of other legendary team ropers in the Hall, including:

Ace Berry

Inductee Walt Arnold, on the other hand, focused on his passion for steer roping and his dedication showed. Also an all-around good hand, he competed in the NFR in team roping as well in 1966 and 1968. However, steer roping was his forte, and he qualified for the NSFR (National Finals Steer Roping) 19 times (1965-67, 1969-72, 1974-82, 1984-86), won the world title in 1969, and finished reserve in 1971, 1978 and 1979 (narrowly missing another world title in ‘71 by $538, according to PRCA statistics). Additionally, he won the NSFR average title twice (1966 and 1968). As they say, once it’s in the blood, it stays in the blood, and Arnold went on to serve as the PRCA’s steer roping director for several years. Now 70-years-young, Arnold showed that same old focus in accepting the award; in one brief statement he also shed a little light on how it all came to be in the first place. “Somebody asked me when I was a little boy what I was going to be when I grew up,” Arnold said, “and I told them ‘a world champion roper and rancher.’ This was the life I always wanted,” he added. The Hall of Fame inductions are held each July at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. For more information, visit www.prorodeohalloffame.com. n Walt Arnold

NAME Bobby Hurley Joe Glenn Charles Maggini Tee Woolman Asbury Schell Les Hirdes Jake Barnes Clay O’Brien Cooper Leo Camarillo Ben Johnson John Miller Jim Rodriguez Dale Smith

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The rest of the class of 2009 included: Dan Mortensen, six-time world champion saddle bronc rider and 1997 all-around world champion. Mortensen qualified for the NFR 16 out of 17 seasons and was the first roughstock cowboy to surpass $2 million in career earnings. Ted Nuce, 1987 world champion bull rider. Nuce qualified for the NFR a record 14 consecutive years, was PRCA Rookie of the Year in 1980, and was reserve world champion four times (1986-88, 1991). He also won two gold medals for the United States in the 1988 Winter Olympic Command Performance Rodeo held in Canada. Erv Korkow, stock contractor. Korkow formed Korkow-Sutton Rodeo Company in 1958 (with James Sutton, Jr.) and they had stock in every NFR from 1959 to 1968, at which point the company became Korkow Rodeos (in partnership with son Jim). Overall, the company had bucking stock at the first 50 NFRs. Leonard Ward, world champion saddle bronc rider, bareback rider and all-around world champion. His greatest year was 1934, when he won 16 rodeos in bronc riding, plus steer decorating and bull riding. He was the first cowboy ever to win three gold buckles in the same year. After taking a construction job in 1941 on midway island near Hawaii, he was captured by the Japanese for 45 months, but went back to ranching in Oregon after his release. SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 49

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Southern Colorado Classic Colorado State Fairgrounds Pueblo, Colorado September 18-20, 2009

he air is unbelievably cool and clear. It seems like you can see for a million miles and the view is extraordinary. No wonder they call it “Cool, Colorful Colorado!” Pueblo, Colorado will roll out the red carpet to welcome USTRC team ropers to the Southern Colorado Classic to be held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds the weekend of September 18 through the 20. Ropers will not only be able to rope but should plan on spending the week in Pueblo. Kenny Zamora will assure ropers of the best team roping available and the sights welcoming ropers and their families in Pueblo are just too numerous to list. The City of Pueblo has a long and colorful history dating back to 1842 when it was called Fort Pueblo. What brought the city from a small fort in southern Colorado, to the backbone of Colorado, were the ore mines. This area once housed four separate towns: Pueblo, South Pueblo, 50 / SEPTEMBER 2009

Central Pueblo and Bessemer. These four towns together now make up the city of Pueblo. Pueblo has always been a major part of Colorado history, instrumental in bringing the railroad to Colorado. A major aspect of Colorado is the rich diversification of agriculture. Pueblo has been instrumental again in encouraging and rewarding the agricultural history of Colorado through hosting the Colorado State Fair. This event continues to grow beyond belief. The City of Pueblo is also known as “America’s Home of Heroes,” as was proclaimed by the United States Congress in 1993. Pueblo hosts National Medal of Honor Day and has had as many as four Medal of Honor recipients living in the community. The support of America’s troops is evident throughout the entire area and something citizens are very proud of. USTRC ropers planning to visit Pueblo and rope at the Southern

Colorado Classic will enjoy exceptional dining and shopping, first-class facilities, a wonderful art scene, recreational activities, a wide choice of accommodations and extraordinary service. It is also the home of Colorado State University. Pueblo has everything to offer visitors to the area. Lake Pueblo State Park is the most visited state park in Colorado. The lake features more than sixty miles of shoreline and forty-five hundred acres of surface water. The lake offers boating, wake boarding, jet skiing and tubing. When the roping wraps up the lake is a good destination for some great entertainment on the water. The historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo is a scenic place to stroll along the river front and take a relaxing pontoon boat ride while learning about local heritage and history. The historic Riverwalk is the centerpiece of Pueblo and should definitely be on your list of things to see and do.

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Pueblo welcomed the PBR (Professional Bullriders Association) with open arms in 2007 as one of its newer corporate citizens. Pueblo knows rodeo, roping, family and friendship and USTRC team ropers can be assured of lots to see and do plus a very friendly and open community. Great neighborhoods, friendly people and all sorts of ethnic foods are what you will discover as you explore Pueblo. Don’t forget to visit Angelo’s for New York Style Pizza and be sure to visit Gus’, known as the home of the legendary Boiler Maker—a shot of whiskey dropped into a mug of cold beer. If you have time be sure and take a trip on the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway. The Byway is one hundred miles of scenery, museums and recreational stops ranging from high places through canyons, small mountain towns and eventually ending up back in Pueblo. It is a breathtaking trip and will be one for the memory books. If team roping is your game and a good time your goal be sure and mark your calendars for the weekend of September 18. The Southern Colorado Classic will be a roping you will not want to miss. n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 51

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Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping Over $5.2 Million in Cash and Prizes Awarded in 2008! October 24-November 1, 2009 Oklahoma State Fairgrounds (254) 968-0002 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma www.okccvb.org USTRC www.ustrc.com Directions: Arriving from Wichita, Kansas (Southbound I-35) Take southbound I-35 to the I-44 west exit on the north side of Oklahoma City. Proceed west on I-44 until you reach the N.W. 10th Street eastbound exit. Follow this exit to the first stoplight (89er Drive) and turn right. Turn left at the second stop sign and you will enter State Fair Park at Gate 9. Arriving from Tulsa, Oklahoma (Westbound I-44) Proceed west on I-44 until you reach the N.W. 10th Street eastbound exit. Follow the eastbound exit to the first stoplight (89er Drive) and turn right. Turn left at the second stop sign and you will enter State Fair Park at Gate 9. Arriving from Amarillo, Texas (Eastbound I-40) Take I-40 east to the I-44 eastbound exit. Get in the right lane and take the first exit (N.W. 10th Street eastbound/Fair Park). Once you have entered the exit stay right and take the State Fair Park exit ramp. This will take you to Gate 9 on the north side of State Fair Park. 54 / SEPTEMBER 2009

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Drew Horner Clay Tryan Derrick J. Begay Ty N. Blasingame Brandon Beers Troy B. Hudson Charly B. Crawford Cody Joe Heflin Kelly Barker Casey Hilley Shawn Hagler Kaleb Driggers Rance Gantt Camish T. Jennings Jake Cooper Chris Lawson Adam Rose Daniel Green Travis J. Tryan Wes Kent Colt A. Braden Justin V. Davis Mike Bacon Derick J. Fleming Jake M. Long Delon L. Parker Tanner C. Watt Chad Masters David Key Cody McMinn Cody Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;dell Ross J. Farias Blaine A. Linaweaver Casey D. Gattis Reese Kerr, Jr. Kaston W. Peavy Blake Hughes Gable Hilderbrand Aaron Tsinigine Scooter W. Nolen, Jr. Morgan Jones Colter D. Todd Trevor Brazile Clint White

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Place Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

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Total 20 19 19 19 19 18 18 18

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Total 24 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 22 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 19 19 19 19 19 19 18 18 18 18 18

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

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At the touch of your phone, you can contact the USTRC Gold Plus service representative. It has never been quicker or easier to handle questions and problems or to enter a roping.

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

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BILTMORE HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY,

401 S. Meridian, 2 miles from fairgrounds arena; 800-522-6620 reservations, 405/947-7681 local. Rate: $65 + tax (with contintental breakfast daily in our lobby) or $69 + tax (with up to 2 full breakfast buffets daily), coupon to Chisholms. The largest hotel in Oklahoma has four pools, two restaurants, three clubs and free and ample parking with 24-hour security. Business center and laundry. Wireless/wired high speed internet.

BEST WESTERN SADDLEBACK INN,

4300 SW 3rd Street, I-40 and Meridian; 405/947-7000, 1-800/228-3903. Completely Renovated Spring 2008! USTRC rate: Standard King or Qu/Qu $89.99(1-2), Suites $119.99(1-2) Deluxe breakfast buffet & Mon-Thurs managers reception included. Newly remodeled rooms include micro./refrig., electronic safes, desk w/ergonomic task chairs and speaker phones, free high speed internet, Cox Cable, new Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses w/deluxe linens. Closest hotel to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

WINGATE BY WINDHAM, 2001 S. Meridian, 405/682-3600. Rate: $82 + tax. Refrig./micro. in every room. Indoor pool, whirlpool, dry-sauna and exercise facility, 24-hr. business center, guest laundry. Complimentary extensive continental breakfast.

CROWNE PLAZA , 2945 Northwest Expressway and May Ave., 405/848-4811. Ask for USTRC rate. $74 Standard Kind or Dbl/Dbl. Complimentary wireless high speed internet access, on-site fitness center and restaurant (Plaza Grill) and lounge. Lots of dining and entertainment options nearby. Refrigerators and microwaves available upon request.

WYNDHAM GARDEN HOTEL, OKLAHOMA CITY AIRPORT, 2101 South Meridian Ave., 800-622-7666.

Special USTRC Rate: $79 + tax with two (2) full breakfast buffet coupons per room. Newly decorated rooms and public areas, indoor pool, fitness center and game room. Juniper’s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Juniper’s Lounge open daily. Complimentary 24-hr. transportation to and from Will Rogers World Airport. Many restaurants within walking distance and lighted, security patrolled parking. Only minutes from State Fairgrounds & Equestrian Complex.

EMBASSY SUITES, 1815 South Meridian. 405/682-6000. Call for rate (ask for the U S Team Roping special rate). As a guest of Embassy Suites, you’ll enjoy an honest to goodness two-room suite with refrig., micro., coffee maker; complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and omelet’s made to order every morning; complimentary two-hour manager’s reception nightly; complimentary parking. Less than three miles from the State Fairgrounds. Go to our website and under Special Accounts, type in UST next to Group/Convention Code to pull up the U S Team Roping discounted rate.

SPRINGHILL SUITES, OKLAHOMA CITY AIRPORT,

510 South MacArthur, 405/604-0200. Rate: $89 + tax. New hotel offering spacious suites and complimentary continental Suite Seasons Breakfast Buffet. Wired and wireless high speed internet. 24-hour business service.

SUPER 8, 311 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 and Meridian, located directly north from Biltmore Hotel, 1 mile from OKC Fairgrounds; 405/947-7801. Rate: $50-$57 + tax (1-2 pp), $57-$69 + tax (2-4 pp). FREE continental breakfast, coinoperated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, hair dryers. Free high speed internet, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. Rates based on block availability.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES,

4400 Highline Blvd., located directly behind Sheplers Western Wear. 405/948-3366. Rate: $95 + tax for a King, $105 + tax for a 2 queen bed room. Room includes free deluxe continental breakfast. All rooms are newly renovated and have full amenities.

DAYS INN WEST, 504 S. Meridian, I-40 & Meridian exit 145/located on NE corner, one mile from fairgrounds; 405/942-8294. Rate: $54-$59 + tax (1-2 pp), $62-$69 + tax (2-4 pp). Complimentary breakfast buffet. Free cable TV with Showtime, ESPN and CNN. In-room coffee, refrig., micro. and hair dryers. Free high speed internet, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. Restaurants within walking distance. Must ask for USTRC rate when making reservations.

CLARION MERIDIAN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, 737 South Meridian Ave., just minutes from

fairgrounds; 405/942-8511, 800-784-7830. Rate: $66 + tax (Double, King or Suites). Complimentary manager’s reception Mon. - Thurs. Complimentary expanded breakfast. Free wireless high speed internet.

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HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN,

RAMADA AIRPORT, 2200 S. Meridian, from Oklahoma City take I-40 exit Meridian Ave., south 3 miles, 2 miles from fairgrounds; 1-800/652-3781. Rate: $54 + tax (single) $59 + tax (double). Newly renovated. Extended continental breakfast. Pool, coin laundry and fitness center. In room coffee, hair dryers, refrig./micro. and high speed wireless internet, airport shuttle at nominal fee, business center, The Market Place.

400 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 and Meridian, located directly across the street from the Biltmore Hotel, 1 mile from OKC Fairgrounds; 405/943-9841 or 1-800/458-8186. Rate: $54-$59 + tax (1-2 pp), $62-$69 + tax (2-4 pp). FREE full buffet breakfast. Coin-operated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, refrig., micro. and hair dryers. Free high speed internet hook-up, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. 10% discount for selected area restaurants. Rates based on block availability.

COUNTRY INN & SUITES OKC AIRPORT, 2415 S. Meridian Ave. Newest hotel on Meridian! 405/605-8300 for reservations. When calling mention that you are a participant at the USTRC Championships at the fairgrounds. Rates: 1-6 nights, $85 Standard Room / $100 2-room Suite; 7+ nights, $75 Standard Room / $90 2-room Suite. All rooms equipped with microwave and refrigerator. Each guest will enjoy; complimentary hot breakfast, free wired/ wireless internet, fresh coffee and cookies 24 hrs a day, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and business center, free parking, coin laundry and dry cleaning service available, complimentary airport shuttle, plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Find out why our guests are saying, "I love this Country."

HYATT PLACE 1818 S. Meridian Ave. For reservations call 888-492-8847 (ask for USTRC). Rate $99 + tax. A new kind of hotel that puts style innovation and The Hyatt Touch within everyone’s reach. Where you’ll find a 42” flat panel HDTV in every room, our Hyatt Grand Bed, free Wi-Fi, a complimentary continental breakfast and freshly prepared foods 24/7 in our Guest Kitchen, Stay Fit fitness center, complimentary shuttle, specialty Starbucks coffee drinks, wine and beer served in the Bakery Cafe.

ResidENCE INN BY MARRIOT (OKC WEST), 4361 W. Reno. The closest hotel to OKC

Fairgrounds; 405/942-4500 or 1-800-331-3131. Ask for USTRC rate. Rate includes hot breakfast buffet. Fully renovated. Only hotel with full-size kitchens. Pets welcome.

RED ROOF INN,

309 S. Meridian Ave, I-40 and Meridian, located directly north from Biltmore Hotel, 1 mile from OKC Fairgrounds; 405/947-8777. Rate: $47-$55 + tax (1-2 pp), $55-$65 + tax (2-4 pp). FREE coffee, Coinoperated laundry, numerous fast food and fine dining restaurants within walking distance. In-room coffee, hair dryers. Free high speed internet, trailer parking, pets allowed for additional charge. Rates based on block availability.

RESERVATIONS EARLY!

Lake Hefner

AS EARLY AS THE FIRST WEEK OF

OCTOBER 2009.

35 63rd

MacArthur

Meridian Ave.

39th

10th 14

Reno 15

18 7

SW 3rd 12 2 10

❖

9 13

3 5 17

Remington Park OKC Zoo Kirkpatrick Center

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

• • • M.L. King Blvd.

Lincoln Blvd.

NORTH

THE ADVERTISED RATES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE

•

Hefner

N.W . Ex pre ssw ay

Rockwell Ave.

MAKE

Frontier City Broadway Ext.

May Ave

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON, 6920 W. Reno, 405/7893600. 2.75 miles straight West on Reno from Fairgrounds. As a USTRC guest, enjoy an all-suite property with King Studios, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites complete with fully-equipped kitchen, full-sized refrigerator, twin-burner stove, microwave, coffee & coffeemaker; complimentary Suite Start hot buffet breakfast; complimentary Welcome Home Reception which includes light dinner meal, wine and beer, M-Th. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, complimentary USA Today, 24-hour Suite Shop, business center, fitness center, laundry facility, dry cleaning services, grocery shopping service and free parking. Close to many restaurants and shopping. Please ask for USTRC special rate when making reservations and “Make yourself at home!”

Vermont

44 To Will Rogers World Airport

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OKC STATE FAIR COLISEUM (Main Arena) 24

saturday 8 a.m.

sunday 8 a.m.

monday 8 a.m.

tuesday wednesday thursday 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m.

Open Preliminary

#13 Preliminary

#13 Shoot-Out

#12 Shoot-Out

Century Cruel Girl Championship Championship

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

#12 Gold Plus

saturday 8 a.m.

sunday 8 a.m.

#11 Shoot-Out

#10 Shoot-Out

#9 Shoot-Out

FOLLOWING

#10 Gold Plus

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

30 friday 8 a.m.

#11 Preliminary

#10 Preliminary

NRS Jr. Looper Shoot-Out

#8 Shoot-Out

FOLLOWING

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

#9 Preliminary

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

saturday 8 a.m.

sunday 8 a.m.

monday 8 a.m.

tuesday 8 a.m.

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

#13 Rds 2 & 3

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

Rds 2 & 3

friday 8 a.m.

saturday 8 a.m.

sunday 8 a.m.

Rds 2 & 3

wednesday thursday 8 a.m. 8 a.m. Rds 2 & 3

Rds 2 & 3

BARN #6 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIRGROUNDS 25

sunday 9 a.m.

monday 9 a.m.

tuesday 9 a.m.

wednesday 9 a.m.

thursday 9 a.m.

friday 9 a.m.

saturday 9 a.m.

USTRC Challenge

LAZY E ARENA â&#x20AC;˘ Guthrie, Oklahoma 23

friday 9 a.m.

saturday 9 a.m.

sunday 9 a.m.

monday 9 a.m.

tuesday 9 a.m.

wednesday 9 a.m.

thursday 9 a.m.

friday 9 a.m.

Open #15 #13

#13 #12 #11

#12 #11 #10

#11 #10 #9 - capped at #5

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

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

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STALL RESERVATIONS Please make sure that this form has been filled out clearly and completely. Your stall confirmation will be mailed the week of October 5, 2009. Please print this information clearly! YOUR NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________ ID NUMBER: _________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________________ ST:_____________ ZIP:_______________ EVENING PHONE: (

) _________________________

DAYTIME PHONE: (

) ____________________________

CELL PHONE: (

) ____________________________

STALL FEES

$20 per night • $12 ONE-TIME PRE-BEDDING FEE REQUIRED FOR EACH STALL (8 cubic feet). Gold Plus members may make reservations by phone on or before October 2, 2009, (but not after.) All other reservations must be postmarked on or before September 25, 2009 (no exceptions.) Reservations not accepted after October 2.

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

SAT 10/24

SUN 10/25

MON 10/26

WED 10/28

THUR 10/29

FRI 10/30

SAT 10/31

ilable Stalls ava Arena, E y z at the La K on O , e ri Guth 21 & / Wed. 10 22 1 . Thurs 0/

Number of nights _________

CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED • If your plans change and you need to cancel please notify the USTRC (254/968-0002) before Oct. 9. No refunds will be made after Oct. 9. • Stall check-in time is 10:00 a.m. daily. • Stall check-out and lock-down time will be at 9:00 a.m. daily. Extended stay will be on an availability basis only. • After 9:00 a.m. a $30.00 fine per stall will be charged for lock-downs. • One horse per stall. • No portable pens will be allowed. • All stalls will be pre-bedded. • Horses will not be allowed to be tied to trailers overnight. Any horses left tied to trailers will be stalled by security and owner will be charged $30 per horse/per day.

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

TUE 10/27

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

Over 400 RV spaces with all hookups plus showers and restrooms available on Fairgrounds, first-come first-served basis. No reservations, on-site rental only at OKC

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

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SPECIALTY ROPINGS OKLAHOMA CITY

FAIRGROUNDS

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

GOLD PLUS

SHOOT-OUTS

Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) Entry Fees: $300/roper 4-head • Progressive after 1 • Maximum of 2 entries in each division Only Gold Plus members are eligible to compete. Eligibility for this roping may be through Gold Plus Membership, Flex Earnings, USTRC Gold Plus roping or USTRC Challenge roping.

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

USTRC CENTURY

CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

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

CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Pre-Entry only (see entry forms for details) Four steer Average • Progressive after one Maximum of 2 entries • $200/Roper Champions will receive trophy Martin saddles and a complete Cruel Girl wardrobe plus $1,000 cash courtesy of Cruel Girl. 1st through 3rd place in Average and 1st place in Incentive Average will receive National Shoot-Out /Flex Earnings in the #11 and #9 respectively.

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

SPECIALTY ROPINGS

All entries for specialty ropings must be POSTMARKED by Fri., Sept. 25, 2009. All entries mailed after Sept. 25, 2009 must include a $40/team late fee and payment must be made with money order or cashier’s check. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCT. 2, 2009. Gold Plus entries: Only those Gold Plus members who have qualified for the Gold Plus Shoot-Outs, and their selected partners, may enter the Gold Plus Shoot-Outs. Gold Plus members may qualify and enter each Gold Plus Shoot-Out division up to two times. Cruel Girl/Century entries: May enter as Incentive teams, Non-Incentive teams or a combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive teams for a maximum of 2 entries in each roping.

ENTRY FORM PRE-ENTRY ONLY

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

#12 GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUT • OCTOBER 27

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

1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

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

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

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

check n if paid

HEELER

#10 GOLD PLUS SHOOT-OUT •

check n if paid

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

1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

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

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

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

check n if paid

HEELER

CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPS •

check n if paid

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

1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

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

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

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

check n if paid

HEELER

CRUEL GIRL CHAMPIONSHIPS •

check n if paid

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

1ST ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

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

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

2ND ENTRY: AVAILABLE EARNINGS: HEADER $______________

HEELER $ ____________

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

check n if paid

HEELER

check n if paid

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

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

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SPECIALTY ROPINGS

2009 ENTRY FORM Page 2 USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive. Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise. Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence. Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same.

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

___________________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________ Parent or Guardian

Roper comments or additional information:

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2009 ENTRY FORM Page 2

Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise. Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence. Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same. (If contestant is a minor, entry form must be signed by parent and/or guardian)

Signed ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Parent or Guardian

Roper comments or additional information:

NATIONAL FINALS PRELIMINARY

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

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2009 FINALS PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM • $250 PER ROPER • ALL ROPINGS • Payment must be made with Money Order, Cashiers Check or Personal Check. Checks will not be accepted from members who have written hot checks in the past! • Entries will be processed as received for all current USTRC members. • All entries must be postmarked by Sept. 25, 2009 to avoid late fees. All entries mailed after Sept. 25, 2009 must include a $40.00/team late fee and must be made with money order or cashier’s check. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCT. 2. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER OCT. 2 WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

NATIONAL FINALS PRELIMINARY

TEAM ROPER’S NAME ADDRESS

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

_____________________________________________________________________ ID NO. or SS NO. ________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NO. (______)

________________________________________ Occupation ____________________________________________________________________________

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