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The E v e rgr een Rodeo A s soci ation Welcomes Everyone to Our PRCA Pro Rodeo Weekend, and the Beautiful Mountain Town of Evergreen, Colorado!
THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE OUR 55TH RODEO
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held at the El Pinal Rodeo Grounds, built in 1967 by the local cowboys and a community of volunteers. From the Rodeo Parade on Saturday morning, to the last ride on Sunday, we invite you to join in a hometown rodeo to remember. Once again this year our Saturday Rodeo Performance will be held at 5:00 pm, giving all the visitors to our wonderful foothills time to Explore Evergreen! On Saturday after the pancake breakfast and our fun hometown Rodeo Parade, there’s time to check out the many wonderful shops in Evergreen & Bergen Park. Take a step back in time and walk the historic main street of Evergreen. Take a stroll around and enjoy the beauty of Evergreen Lake. Make note of the many great hiking trails and restaurants … because Evergreen is worth visiting year round! THEN, head to the Rodeo Grounds at 3:00 pm for all the fun and excitement of PRCA PRO RODEO!! The Evergreen Rodeo shares a tradition of Evergreen that dates back to the 1920s of friendly, neighborly competitions among the cowboys and ranch hands from the many ranches that stretch throughout our area of the Rocky Mountain foothills. We welcome you to share the passion of Rodeo, the love and beauty of well-bred livestock, the thrill of competition, and to witness the heart of being a 2021 PRCA Pro Rodeo Cowboy or Cowgirl.
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Hats off to our 2021 Rodeo Parade Grand Marshal – Rex and Sharon Eaves My wife Sharon and I grew up in Brush, Colorado. This resume was better than mine as she didn’t have to small northeastern town was known for its 4th of July interview. rodeo and horse racing. My grandfather was very active We came to Evergreen in 1964 to find out that our as general manager of both. I’m sure that’s what started schools were close to each other. After 32 years I retired, my love for the rodeo. and Sharon made it to 34 years. The students and Sharon and I were high school sweethearts. After families we worked with were great. high school graduation she went to UNC to pursue A little history. The oldest and orneriest student I elementary education and I went to CSU and soon had my first year ended up marrying the prettiest girl decided on technical arts. and she was named the first Mrs. Evergreen Rodeo in We each graduated in 1964. Sharon still wanted 1981, Nancy Hladik. I have had both their sons in class to teach and decided in my last semester to student and Kevin Hladik is one of our main rodeo grounds teach. I loved working the kids that had the same repair men. Not only that, but he is also the proud interests that I had. I father of last year’s was always working beautiful Rodeo on cars at CSU and Queen Lauren a close friend, and Hladik. Several of I ran a part time my students and shop to make beer parents are actively money. Drag racing involved and I have took most of the been proud of my funds. association with the Rodeo over We applied the decades. One for jobs around of those favorite Colorado, went students of mine on a honeymoon is the President of and returned ERA Dave Marshall. to interview requests. Jeffco Our family raised R1 offered me a paint horses and job at Evergreen had a small cattle High school to start operation on the an auto shop and eastern plains. I metal shop. I told turned 80 this past the superintendent April and am still that I had another riding horses and interview to go to. tinkering with my I also didn’t know antique cars and Rex and Sharon Eaves, 2021 Grand Marshall about Evergreen trucks. and wanted to talk to my dad. Dad was born and Many of our past students are wonderful friends and raised in Idaho Springs. He told me that I would love we couldn’t be prouder of them. We had the greatest the country. I called Jeffco and let them know I was jobs and loved working with Evergreen students. I need interested in the job, but my wife also was looking for to add one more thing and that is Sharon, and I also are an elementary position and they immediately said she proud that our daughter Megan Eaves was an Evergreen has a job at Wilmot elementary, so I accepted the jobs Rodeo Queen in the late 80s. knowing nothing about Evergreen. I guess Sharon’s Colorado Community Media EVERGREEN RODEO 2021 15
Board of Directors & Officers E v ergr een Rodeo
Welcome Evergreen Rodeo Fans!
On behalf of the Evergreen Rodeo Association, welcome to our 55th annual rodeo. It is my honor to present to you one of the last small town rodeos and one of Evergreens oldest events. Rodeos have been held in Evergreen with few exceptions for more than 80 years. Ranches used to get together and help each other brand and sort cattle. The cowboy spirt has a competitive edge and these gatherings naturally turned into competitions. These competitions have turned into what we now call rodeo today. Although times have changed in our mountain community the same type of people who have a strong cowboy spirit still get together, not to brand cattle but to put on a rodeo. Without the people of the Evergreen Rodeo Association who volunteer their time and talents and pour their hearts and souls into the rodeo, this event could not happen. I have been truly blessed to work with such great people. The Evergreen Rodeo equally needs the sponsors who step up each and every year to back us financially. We could not celebrate our western heritage without the support of our sponsors. Please look around the arena and flip through the program and support our sponsors as you need goods and services. Last but not least, we thank you, the rodeo fan, not for the ticket you have bought, but for the satisfaction we get out of seeing you and your family come out and enjoy celebrating our western heritage. My hat is off to you all! Thank you, Dave Marshall, President, Evergreen Rodeo Association
Dave Marshall President
Bryan McFarland Chairman of the Board
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Jessica Austin Secretary
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Corinna Marshall Treasurer
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Celebrating our 55th Rodeo at El Pinal Rodeo Grounds RODEO BECAME POPULAR IN COLORADO over a century ago with the advent of the cattle industry. Evergreen, a logging and mountain ranch community that spread out for miles around Bear Creek had its share of local rodeo rivalry.
The Evergreen Rodeo is the genuine article with roots going back to those early days. Former Evergreen Rodeo members, Lucille Counselman and Louise Hendryx, joined in impromptu rodeos in the 20s and 30s for Troutdale Resort guests such as Tom Mix, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Ethel Merman and wealthy Easterners. Local hands and residents held those rodeos and the rodeo parade, for the entertainment of themselves and visitors. They still do. Today’s parade and rodeo are non-profit affairs, organized by The Evergreen Rodeo Association, a 100% volunteer organization.
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Joe Williford was a resident of Evergreen for 50 years, and the first regularly scheduled rodeo he remembers took place in 1935. It was a local competition until 1947, when it went professional. The rodeo parades at that time were events enjoyed by almost every year-round resident. Many rode their horses as far as 15 miles to line up for the El Pinal Rodeo Grounds Arena gala affair. Professional rodeo, a big success in Evergreen after 1947, had a brief hiatus as an organized event after its first 10 years. Then in 1966, Bear Creek Rodeo Association was formed in response to community demand. Officers and board members included local residents Joe Williford, Ray Bryant, Lee Bauguley, Ray Behr, Basil Williams, Keith Hicks, Lee Gravel, Robert Meeks, and Kayo Morgan (a world champion Saddle Bronc rider in his own right). Land for a rodeo arena was leased, then bought, in El Pinal and the new rodeo was on its way. Equipment, materials and labor were donated by local businesses making it a total community effort. The first Evergreen Rodeo on the weekend of August 5, 1967, gained national publicity when Junior Garrison set a record in calf roping with a time of 7.5 seconds. Subsequent performances have seen famous cowboys the likes of Freckles Brown, All-around World Champions Phil Lyne and Larry Mahan, and worldfamous rope artist Monty Montana. Currently, world class contestants such as Bruce Ford, J.D. Yates, his sister Kelly, Abe Morris and Shane Call appear regularly. Today the best judges, clowns, stock contractors and animals continue an American heritage of over 70 years in Evergreen from a rousing parade to the last bull bustin’ of the chutes. As Joe Williford said, “Rodeo? It’s in our blood.”
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“GIT ‘ER DONE!” A Heartfelt Thank You to our 2021 Sponsors and the Volunteers who have made it possible for us to tackle some of the much needed projects at our rodeo grounds. Without each and every one of you, these improvements could not have happened. Yes, it’ll take us several years to get the needed work done, but the spirit and passion is alive and strong to “GIT’ ER DONE! Here’s to many more years of the Evergreen Rodeo Association, our Sponsors, our Volunteers, and our great hometown Rodeo!
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THE PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION (PRCA), headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., is the largest and oldest rodeo-sanctioning body in the world. The recognized leader in professional rodeo, the PRCA is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry in every area, from improving working conditions for contestants and monitoring livestock welfare to boosting entertainment value and promoting sponsors. The PRCA also proudly supports youth rodeo with educational camps and financial assistance to young standouts preparing to enter the professional ranks, as well as supporting allied organizations such as Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Miss Rodeo America, the American Quarter Horse Association and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
events, awards and programs; setting up safe facilities; staffing various functions and making the contestants and attendees feel at home. Many PRCA rodeos are broadly involved in their communities in both service and fund-raising areas.
Charities. PRCA-sanctioned rodeos annually raise more than $16 million for local and national charities, from college scholarships for local students to the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign against breast cancer.
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Annually, the PRCA sanctions about 600 of the most elite multiple-event rodeos on the continent, in 38 states and three or four Canadian provinces – the cream of the crop among thousands of rodeo-related events that take place each year in North America. As a membership-driven organization, the PRCA works to ensure that every event it sanctions is managed with fairness and competence and that the livestock used is healthy and cared for to the highest standards. Here are some key facts about participants in ProRodeo and the PRCA:
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Committees. Local rodeo committees organize the PRCA-sanctioned rodeos held across the continent. Most are run by dedicated groups of volunteers who make the rodeos work from behind the scenes, procuring local sponsors for © Excerpted from the 2017 PRCA Media Guide, used with the permission of the PRCA
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about 600 of the most elite multipleevent rodeos on the continent, in 38 states and three or four Canadian provinces – the cream of the crop among thousands of rodeo-related events that take place each year in North America. As a membershipdriven organization, the PRCA works to ensure that every event it sanctions is managed with fairness and competence and that the livestock used is healthy and cared for to the highest standards. Here are some key facts about participants in ProRodeo and the PRCA: Competition. Unlike most other professional sports, where contestants are paid salaries regardless of how well they do at a particular competition, cowboys generally pay to enter each rodeo. If they place high enough to win money, they probably make a profit, but if they don’t, they’ve lost their entry fee and any travel expenses, so every entry is a gamble pitting the chance for loss and physical injury against the chance for financial windfall and athletic glory. Also unlike most sanctioned professional sports, the hundreds of “playing fields” – rodeo arenas – of PRCA-sanctioned rodeos vary widely. The size, shape, perimeter of an arena, as well as the chute configuration and whether it’s indoors or outdoors, all significantly affect times for timed events and, to a lesser extent, scores for roughstock events. The differences are so significant that some timed-event cowboys own different horses for different types of arenas. For that reason, the fairest way to measure cowboys’ success in competition across the varied settings is by earnings. The total payout at PRCA rodeos in 2014 was $41,102,501.
Cowboys. The PRCA’s membership includes nearly 5,000 cowboys (including permit holders), who comprise the majority of the association’s roster, as well as about 1,000 contract personnel (performers and workers). The largest membership segment includes a full range of contestants, from cowboys who compete in professional rodeo for a living, crisscrossing the country with their own horses or equipment, as well as those who work at other jobs during the week and compete in nearby rodeos on the weekends. The PRCA includes one $5-million earner, four $3-million earners and more than 100 million-dollar earners, yet most of its competing members participate in fewer than 30 rodeos each year. Stock contractors. All PRCA rodeo events involve livestock, and the care of those animals falls to the stock contractors who buy or breed them, raise them, feed them, watch over them, provide medical care when necessary and transport them safely between rodeos and their home pastures. PRCA stock contractors agree to follow more than 60 rules providing for the care and humane treatment of livestock – the toughest standards in the industry – and constantly look for ways to improve their husbandry, knowing that best practices produce top-performing livestock Judges. There are at least two judges at every PRCA rodeo who have attended judging seminars and are trained to ensure that all results of competition and livestock welfare are followed. During the timed events, each judge has a different role; during the roughstock events, the judges are on opposite sides of the cowboy and animal, watching for the cowboy’s control of the ride and how well his
timing is synced with the animal’s bucking motion, among other scored aspects of a ride that can be different on the two sides. Contract personnel. The noncontestant personnel working a rodeo include the bullfighters, who help bull riders escape from powerful rodeo bulls; the barrelmen, clowns and specialty acts, who entertain the crowds; pickup men, who help bareback and saddle bronc riders dismount, then prepare and assist bucking stock to leave the arena; announcers, who call the action; arena secretaries, who handle extensive administrative duties; and timers, who operate the clocks for the timed and roughstock events. Committees. Local rodeo committees organize the PRCAsanctioned rodeos held across the continent. Committees. Local rodeo committees organize the PRCA-sanctioned rodeos held across the continent. Most are run by dedicated groups of volunteers who make the rodeos work from behind the scenes, procuring local sponsors for events, awards and programs; setting up safe facilities; staffing various functions and making the contestants and attendees feel at home. Many PRCA rodeos are broadly involved in their communities in both service and fund-raising areas. Charities. PRCA-sanctioned rodeos annually raise more than $16 million for local and national charities, from college scholarships for local students to the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign against breast cancer.
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The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund has awarded $8 Million in need-based financial assistance to nearly 1200 injured rodeo athletes and their families since 1990.
In the sport of rodeo its not whether you will get hurt, but when and how bad. An injury doesn’t just mean losing the next opportunity to compete for the rodeo cowboys, who don’t have guaranteed salaries and contracts; it could also mean not being able to provide for their families! Although medical costs associated with a rodeo injury are often covered by health plans or accident insurance, the day to day living expenses can become burdensome when an injury occurs. IN 1990, a partnership between Justin Boots, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association – the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund (JCCF) was incorporated. The mission of the JCCF is to lend a helping hand to professional rodeo athletes and their families when they experience financial hardship due to a serious rodeo injury. The JCCF offers need-based financial assistance to cover monthly expenses such as mortgage, car payment, food, insurance, and other necessities to those who qualify. 100% of donations made to the fund go directly to helping cowboys and cowgirls due to the generosity of the Justin Boot Company that covers all administrative costs. The rodeo community generously supports the JCCF through various fundraisers, memorial donations and grants. The Pro Rodeo League of Women hold the largest fundraiser each year at the South Point in Las Vegas. The Style Show and Luncheon is held in conjunction with the Wrangler NFR and has raised more than $1.7 million!
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PRCA & li v e s t ock wel far e The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is deeply committed to the proper care and treatment of the livestock used in rodeo. As an association, the PRCA: has established rules and regulations governing livestock welfare, created an animal welfare committee to assist in the association’s efforts to ensure proper care of livestock, educates its membership regarding best practices for livestock handling, monitors compliance with its livestock welfare rules and regulations, educates the public and elected officials about the care provided to rodeo livestock, networks with other organizations about best livestock practices and policies,
attribute these long, healthy life spans to good care, quality feed and adequate exercise. PRCA rules prohibit the use of sharpened spurs and other implements that could harm an animal.
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works proactively with rodeo committees, stock contractors, contestants and veterinarians through onsite livestock field representatives to ensure all livestock at PRCA rodeos are being handled properly.
Stock contractors invest a great deal of money in their breeding and purchase programs; many contractors pay up to five or even six figures for a top-rated bucking animal. Naturally, they are very motivated to take care of these investments.
What you should know about the PRCA and rodeo livestock: The average bucking horse or bucking bull works less than five minutes a year in the arena. Rodeo livestock have long and healthy lives: Many of today’s top bucking horses are 20 years old, and many bulls are active buckers at 15 years of age. Veterinarians
Both bulls and horses have natural bucking tendencies; many do so while playing together in pastures, just as horses naturally race each other. What makes an animal a candidate for rodeo livestock is the absolute determination to buck if something is on its back – often an inherited characteristic, which breeders now work carefully to bring out in “Born to Buck” programs. PRCA rules require flank straps to be lined with fleece or neoprene in the flank area (similar to a human waist); flank straps are tightened just enough to encourage the animal to kick behind itself instead of hopping around the arena. Overtightening would result in the animal’s refusal to move at all, much less buck. Flank straps do not contact an animal’s genitals. Excerpted from the 2016 PRCA Media Guide, used with the permission of the PRCA
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Added money: rodeo is different most other sports in that it’s pay-to-play: at most rodeos, every contestant pays an entry fee, and those entry fees are part of the prize money for that event; added money (also called the committee purse) is what the local rodeo committee may put in for each event, which in the long run usually comes from sponsors.
Barrier: in timed events, a line at the front of the box that the contestant and his horse cannot cross until the steer or calf has a head start, usually marked with a rope and a flag so the timers can see it drop and start the clock. Bronc rein: a saddle bronc rider holds onto a bronc rein, a six-foot braided rope, at a specific position that he determines based on the size and bucking habits of the horse he’s about to ride; bronc riders often give each other advice about the best position for that handhold to allow the horse its best performance, e.g., “Give him 3½ fingers” Dally: in team roping, each roper, after throwing his loop, wraps the loose rope around his saddle horn – dallies – and the two ropers move their horses to face each other, pulling the ropes taut to stop the clock. Draw: each rough stock competitor who enters a PRCA rodeo is assigned a specific bucking horse or bull in a random draw conducted at PRCA headquarters three days before the rodeo; each timed-event contestant is assigned a calf or steer in a random draw on site, shortly before each performance of a rodeo begins. Flank strap: a soft sheepskin- or Neoprenelined strap placed in the area where a human’s belt would go, it encourages the animal to kick out behind itself rather than rear up, providing a safer, showier ride.
Hooey: the knot that a cowboy uses to finish tying the calf’s legs together in tiedown Roping. Mark out: in the bareback and saddle bronc riding, a cowboy’s feet must be above the point of the horse’s shoulders when the horse’s front feet hit the ground – if so, he “marked the horse out,” but if not, he “missed the horse out” and the ride is disqualified. Pickup men: two mounted cowboys who help riders dismount, release a bucking horse’s soft flank strap, and escort bucking horses and bulls to the exit gate after a ride. Pigtail: a piece of string attached to the barrier that breaks if a timed-event contestant’s horse exits the box too soon, not giving the calf or steer enough of a head start according to PRCA rules; this is called “breaking the barrier” Rank: an adjective of praise and respect used to describe especially challenging roughstock. Riggin’: a suitcase-style handhold customized to a rider’s grip and attached to a molded piece of leather that is cinched, with a pad, around the horse’s girth. Slack: excess entries at some rodeos may be scheduled for preliminary (slack) competition, usually before the rodeo opens to the public. Try: a noun used for both cowboys and livestock, denoting grit, determination, fitness, stamina and resilience: “Give that cowboy a hand – he had a lot of try.” © Excerpted from the 2017 PRCA Media Guide, used with the permission of the PRCA
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Doug M athis
Voice of the Evergreen Rodeo
“Every day is a good day because we get to rodeo”
is the mantra of Professional Rodeo Announcer Doug Mathis of Cleburne, Texas. Doug, a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), since 1995, is ranked as one of the top announcers in the country. Doug announces the Largest Rodeo in the PRCA, The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, which is 36 performances in 22 days in Fort Worth, Texas. In a career filled with highlights, announcing the 2005 Dodge National Circuit Finals in Pocatello, Idaho and the 2009 National Finals Steer Roping, he is also a 3-time National Circuit Finals Steer Roping announcer. Doug placed 7th out of all PRCA announcers for “Announcer of the Year” voting in each year from 2005 through 2010. Doug was chosen for the T.V. Broadcasting job on The Altitude Channel for The Greeley Independence Day Stampede – Extreme Bull Riding in 2005, 2006, 2007. He also announces the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo, and the New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo. Doug Mathis is not just another pretty face, although he has appeared in several fashion print campaigns, but his overall presentation and attitude have won him the admiration of all whom he works with. His outstanding
ability to make what goes on in the arena look better than what it is and his smooth intelligent delivery satisfies the seasoned fan as well as newcomers. Doug is a highly sought after announcer, but his voice and face have taken him further outside of the arena than what he expected. Besides the numerous national fashion print campaigns, Mathis can also be seen acting in television commercials from Reliant Energy to the television pilot of “Knockoffs”, to CBS’s New Year’s Eve at Billy Bob’s Texas, to Tylenol and Esquire Watches, and also appeared in George Strait’s “Pure Country”. Bob Tallman, 8-time PRCA Announcer of the Year and the voice of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, gives this recommendation for Doug Mathis’ professional expertise, “You don’t have to teach him, just trust him with 100 to 100,000 rodeo fans”. Doug has been behind the mic since he sustained a career ending injury as a bull rider. He has announced in 23 states and averages 50,000 miles a year on the road. He jokes that he gets his mail in Cleburne, but that he really lives on the road. My friends are on the road and part of the fun of working in this industry is reconnecting every year. When he’s not announcing rodeos, Doug and his wife, Dee, can be found on their Rocking Double D Ranch in Cleburne, Texas.
Come rodeo with Doug and his friends. You’ll be glad you did! Doug Mathis is available for your radio or TV commercial with all the excitement that you would expect from a Rodeo Announcer. Visit Doug’s website and check out his voice over commercials. http://dougmathissite.com/ You may contact Doug direct to see what he can do to enhance your radio/TV commercial. Contact Info: 817-357-0336 Email: rodeorckstar@yahoo.com Colorado Community Media EVERGREEN RODEO 2021 45
CE RV I C ha m pion s hip Rodeo Stock Contractor HISTORY
What began in 1967 when they purchased the renowned Beutler Brothers Rodeo Company, has grown today, in our 55th year of rodeo, into the largest stock contractor for rodeo productions across the United States. Mike Cervi, founder, began his rodeo career at age 14, traveling across North America from the great plains of Texas to the rolling hills of Grand Prairie Alberta, Canada serving as a rodeo clown. Throughout the years, the Cervi family has acquired the two largest companies in the rodeo business, including purchasing the Billy Minick Rodeo Company in 1974, formerly owned by well-known producers Harry Knight and Gene Autry. With the acquisition, Cervi became the largest stock contractor in the nation and renamed the company Cervi Championship Rodeo; combining Beutler Brothers & Cervi Rodeo and Cervi Championship Rodeo into one corporation. Currently, Cervi Championship Rodeo produces 10 of the top 50 rodeos in the PRCA and had 69 different animals selected to compete at the 2017 Great Lakes Circuit, Mountain States Circuit and All American Finals. In the past seven years, over 100 Cervi Championship Rodeo animals have been selected for the NFR and they were honored to win three go rounds at the 2016 NFR and two go rounds at the 2017 NFR. Cervi Championship Rodeo’s main goal as a renowned stock contracting company is to produce fast and exciting rodeo with the best bucking stock available. CERVI MANAGEMENT Binion Cervi, Executive Director, has experience in every aspect of rodeo production. Beginning his career while still in elementary school, he earned pocket change at the National Western Rodeo by shining shoes and boots for cowboys and patrons. Today, Binion heads up the production of rodeos, oversees the successful breeding program for Cervi bucking horses, manages the finances, and is the face of public relations for Cervi Championship Rodeo. Having experienced the “show business” part of rodeo through his trick-riding acts, Binion is now incorporating these skills to highlight Cervi Rodeo productions with audience appealing openings, closings and specialty acts that illustrate American patriotism and western heritage. These little extras at Cervi Championship Rodeos provide fans a great feeling about the performances and an added appreciation for the western way of life. Chase Cervi, Ranch Manager and pick-up man, is very involved in the behind-the-scenes organization of the company. Chase organizes a breeding program for the companies’ bucking bulls, oversees the management of staff that work each rodeo, and is a true stockman helping to tend to the Cervi saddle horses and all other stock at the rodeos. As a pick-up man, Chase has acquired and developed the ability to anticipate the moves of the bucking horses and the needs of the bronc 46 EVERGREEN RODEO 2021 Colorado Community Media
riders; he is able to quickly position himself to aid both the animal and the cowboy efficiently and effectively. In 2010 and 2014–2017, the top twenty bareback riders and saddlebronc riders in the world standings selected Chase as a pickup man to work the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV and in 2016 he won the prestigious Pickup Man of the Year award. As a team, the Cervi boys control every aspect of Cervi Championship Rodeo performances from raising great bucking stock, to directing the movements of everything that goes on in the arena from the start of a rodeo to the end. Finally, they are forever grateful to their sponsors that make it possible for them take the very best bucking stock down the road every day of the year: Greeley Hat Works, Vitalix and Classic Equine®. GIVING BACK The Cervi Family has also made it a priority to give back to the sport they love. With less cowboys coming off the ranch and less opportunities for them to practice, the world of rodeo is seeing a decline in bareback and bronc riders. And for men like the Cervi brothers, Binion and Chase, this spells trouble. But along with their Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame father, Mike, these second generation PRCA stock contractors set out on a mission to give back to the industry that has been their lives since birth. And so arose the Ace High Rough Stock Academy. Providing students with a better understanding of riding techniques, chute safety, and confidence in the rodeo arena-- the Ace High Rough Stock Academy was formed by the Cervi family as a nonprofit organization which provides free clinics to students of any age and experience. Unlike other schools and “rodeo camps” available, Ace High provides three advantages for students who join them: 1) free tuition, 2) training in all aspects of the rodeo industry, and 3) personal feedback and coaching from world champion cowboys. To date, 16 schools have been held in four states with over 660 total participants. In 2017 along, students at our Ace High schools represented 14 states across the U.S., as well as Alberta, Canada.
Judd Napier Professional Bullfighter Judd Napier is 34 years old and originally from
Hawaii. He was born and raised on the island of Oahu, a third generation cowboy. Growing up around rodeo and the western lifestyle, Judd came up through the ranks of high school rodeo and intercollegiate rodeo where he competed in team roping, steer wrestling, and bull riding. A close friend, Wacey Munsell, is one reason Judd started fighting bulls. Judd would travel with Wacey to rodeos and freestyle bullfights to watch, and soon grew a passion for it himself. After returning to Hawaii from college in 2008, Judd made the decision to start fighting bulls. He fought bulls for stock contractor Bud Gibson of Rocker G Livestock. He traveled to different islands to perform at various rodeos. Judd has fought bulls at the Wrangler NFR and PBR Finals. He is also involved in rodeo ministry.
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nnie C opp o c He k traveled to the National High School Finals Rodeo to assist Pastor Cory Young of Golden Spur Ministries. Judd has helped with youth bible camps in Union, Oregon and Rifle, Colorado. He believes in using his talents as a tool to share the Gospel and what God has done in his life.
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Richie Harris was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He has been fighting bulls for 25 years. Richie is a city boy turned cowboy and becoming a Rodeo Clown/ Bullfighter has been a dream of his since the age of 9 after meeting Leon Coffee at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. After fighting bulls for Little Britches and High School rodeos for a few years he received his PRCA card in 2000. He has been very fortunate to have worked some of the top rodeo’s in the United States, the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colorado and the Fiesta Days in Spanish Fork, Utah just to name a few. He has also worked
many other well-known PRCA rodeos as well as some PBR s for the past 20 years. The two most important things in Richie’s life is God and his family, with rodeo definitely next in line. Alongside his wife Christine, they are busy raising their 4 beautiful children – Braiden (14), Mckenna (11), Kaisen (7), and Caiden (5). When the family is not busy with school and sports, they love traveling to all the rodeos together and being a part of such a great rodeo community. Richie has been very blessed with his rodeo journey thus far and looks forward to what the future holds.
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K E V IN HI G LE Y Professional Clown/Barrel Man Kevin has been clowning around for over 41 years. He
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same places for over 20 years. One of the things folks like most about Kevin is his enthusiasm for Rodeo and the ability to keep that enthusiasm through the entire rodeo performance. Some of his acts are Sonic Wash, White Lightning, Dipstick the barrel racing dog, and many other filler acts. Kevin’s newest act is the Compact Car. Kevin’s main interest is his family. He lives in Hooper, Utah with his wife Tammy and 4 sons, 3 daughters-in-law and 8 grandkids. He believes in rodeo as a great family sport and entertainment. He raises bucking bulls, owns/operates Circle H Construction and skis with the National Ski Patrol. Evergreen has some of the best Rodeo fans in the country and that’s what makes Evergreen Rodeo one of the best in our business, along with the hard-working individuals of the Evergreen Rodeo Association.
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Hello from your 2020-2021 Evergreen Rodeo Jr. Princess, Abigail Tibbits. I am so happy to be BACK IN THE SADDLE! Last year brought many disappointments and the cancellation of so many events. It brought royalty to a halt and my reign as Jr. Princess along with it. But, I am back in the saddle and happy to be representing Evergreen Rodeo this year.
Hi! My name is Abbie Halley! I am the 2020-2022 Miss Evergreen Rodeo! I am super excited that we are finally being able to go back to some normality and get back to rodeoing. This last year has definitely been a new learning curve and put a lot of our lives on hold. Even though we were fighting against COVID I still had the privilege to represent the western way of life and the sport of rodeo at some rodeos that were able to push through and uphold guidelines and hold their rodeos.
I am fourteen years old and a freshman at Fountain Valley School of Colorado. Last year I earned a Summit Scholarship to attend this school and ride on their Equestrian Team. It is a unique place that allows me to ride each and every day and to participate in this sport all three seasons. For a pony crazy girl like me, it is heaven on Earth. Luckily this year, IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) did not get canceled and I was able to compete as a Varsity member.
I am 20 years old and the youngest of four children and all of my siblings and myself have been active in raising livestock and being a part of the western way of life. I have just currently graduated from Northeastern Junior College with an associate degree in Animal Science. For three out of the four semesters at college, I was on the Dean’s or President’s list. This fall I will be continuing my education at Iowa State University to get my master’s in Animal Science to be able to become an extension agent to help the youth of agriculture grow and become great leaders and role models.
I have been blessed with a family that is supportive of my passion and allows me to live out my dream. YOLO! You only live once and we enjoy all of the time spent on horseback, all the miles in the truck getting from place to place, and all of the beautiful places in our wonderful state of Colorado. So this year, I am super excited to represent this western way of life and to be BACK IN THE SADDLE again!
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I love being an ambassador for the sport of rodeo, the western lifestyle, beliefs and community. I am very blessed to be part of an organization that cares so much about our sport and for all of the fans. I am also very blessed to have my horse and be able to travel all over the state of Colorado with her representing my rodeo and heritage. This upcoming Father’s Day Weekend will be a fun and thrilling weekend. I can’t wait for everyone to come see some little kids ride some sheep. I also can’t wait to see all of the people that come out and support the rodeo at the parade on Saturday June 19th at 10A.M. I hope I get to see you all there, meet you, and give you my autograph sheet.
Ellie Woodward Ellie Woodward 2021 Evergreen Rodeo Junior Princess Hi! I’m Ellie Woodward and I am honored to be your 2020-2021 Evergreen Rodeo Junior Princess. I am a 15-year-old sophomore at Conifer High School. I want to attend Colorado State University and major in elementary education and equine science. I live on my family ranch with my mom, dad, older brother Robbie and younger brother John. We run a commercial cow calf operation and have 5 horses named April, Bam Bam, Smackers, Bethie, and Forest. I have been riding horses as long as I can remember. I ride Western and English; I enjoy jumping, working cattle, running fast, and showing. I show my horses at the Park County Fair in the Western, English, Working Ranch Horse and gymkhana divisions. I am also the Bailey Hooves Paws N’ More 4-H Club President, show cows, pigs, lambs, and rabbits and I’m passionate about working with special needs kids. Western Heritage is the lifestyle for me. I want to teach people about the sport of rodeo, rodeo traditions, and the agricultural way of life. Growing up around the Park County Fair, Evergreen Rodeo, living on a ranch and being in 4-H has shaped me into the person I am today. I know the value of hard work, sportsmanship, loyalty, respect and leadership. These qualities stem from western culture. As the 2020-2021 Evergreen Rodeo Junior Princess, I will be an ambassador for the Evergreen Rodeo and western heritage as a whole. I’ll work hard to inspire others to continue western heritage traditions, while being a representative for the Evergreen Rodeo. I hope to see y’all at the Evergreen Rodeo!
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The Evergreen Rodeo Drill Team is comprised of
participate in their community events and rodeos.
dedicated volunteers and their horses who work in their communities as a team using the sport of equestrian drill to promote the tradition of Rodeo, and to give back to the community. The drill team performs across the front range and western slope of Colorado for various organizations and rodeos while representing their home base – the Evergreen Rodeo Association.
We provide Grand Entry and our drills for rodeos and horse shows as well as participate in parades.
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Bareback riding is one of the most physically demanding events in rodeo. A bareback rider sits directly on a bucking horse, with only his own “riggin’” to hang onto. As the horse comes out of the chute, the cowboy’s feet must be above the break of the horse’s shoulders. He holds his feet up at least through the horse’s first move, usually a jump, then spurs the horse on each jump, matching the horse’s rhythm and showing control rather than flopping around. He may not touch the horse, his equipment or himself with his free hand. If the ride lasts eight seconds, two judges award up to 25 points each for the cowboy’s “exposure” to the strength of the horse and his spurring technique and up to 25 points each for the horse’s bucking strength and moves. © Copyright 2017 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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s t e e r wr es t l in g Steer wrestling demands coordination between two mounted cowboys – the contestant and a hazer who controls the steer’s direction – and their horses. The cowboys back their horses into the box on each side of the steer. When the contestant nods, the chute gate opens and the steer gets a head start before the cowboys start to chase him. As the steer wrestler draws even, he dismounts from his horse, which is moving at perhaps 30 miles an hour. He grasps the steer’s horns and digs his boot heels into the dirt to slow down the 500- to 600-pound steer. Then he wrestles the steer onto its side; when all four legs point in the same direction, the clock stops. Times vary widely depending on the size of the arena. © Copyright 2017 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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Team Roping Team ropers work as partners:
one header and one heeler who move in precise coordination. They and their horses start in the “box.” When the header nods, the chute gate opens and the steer gets a head start. The header throws the first loop, which must catch the steer’s head or horns, protected by a horn wrap. Then the header dallies – wraps his rope around his saddle horn – and moves his horse to pull the rope taut, changing the direction of the steer. That gives the heeler the opportunity to catch both of the steer’s hind legs with his own rope; most heelers try to time their throws to catch the legs when they are in the air. After the catch, the heeler also dallies, to stop the steer. When the Thanks to ropes are taut and both horses face the steer, the time is recorded. Times vary Our Sponsor! widely depending on the size of the arena. © Copyright 2017 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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Saddle Bronc riding In rodeo’s classic event, the saddle bronc rider sits on a specialized saddle – it has no horn, and the stirrups are set forward. In the chute, the cowboy adjusts his grip on the rein and perhaps the horse’s position. When the gate opens, his boots must be above the breaks of the horse’s shoulders. After the horse’s first move, usually a jump, the cowboy begins spurring in long, smooth strokes, in sync with the horse’s jumps – legs straight when the bronc comes down, toward the back of the saddle at the top of the jump. His only handhold is a six-foot braided rope; his free hand may not touch his equipment, his body or the horse. If the ride lasts the required eight seconds, it is scored by two judges – one on each side – who assess difficulty and control. Each judge awards up to 25 points for the cowboy’s performance and up to 25 points for the animal’s performance, for a potential of 100 points.
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T i e - D own Ropin g To start this sprinting event, the tie-down roper and his horse back into the box; the cowboy carries a rope in one hand and a “piggin’ string” in his mouth. When the cowboy nods, the chute opens and the calf gets a head start. The cowboy throws a loop over its head; his horse stops and pulls the rope taut while the cowboy jumps off, dashes down the rope, lays the calf on the ground and uses the piggin’ string to tie any three of its legs together. Then he lifts his hands to show he is finished, and the field flag judge drops a flag to stop the clock. The horse is trained to keep the rope taut until the cowboy remounts and moves the horse toward the calf, giving the rope slack. If the calf’s legs stay tied correctly for six seconds, it’s a qualified run and the time stands. © Copyright 2017 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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B a r R el R acin g Barrel racing is just that – a race against time in a
cloverleaf pattern around three barrels set up in the arena. A rider can choose to begin the cloverleaf pattern to the right or left. The time begins when the horse and rider cross the predetermined start line and stops when they come back across the same line. Each run is timed to the hundredths of a second, making every fraction of a second count. (Starting in 2012, Canadian rodeos now time to the thousandth of a second.) Each tipped-over barrel adds a five-second penalty to the time. Although barrel racing is one of seven events common to many PRCA-sanctioned rodeos, it is administered by a separate organization, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, which produces its own online media guide. © Copyright 2017 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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B u ll r idin g Bull riding is rodeo’s most dangerous event. In the chute,
the bull rider settles on the bull’s back, wraps his braided rope around the bull’s girth, then loops the rope around his hand and back into his palm so he can grip it tightly. When he nods, the gate is opened and the bull lunges out of the chute. Spurring is optional – the primary goal for the cowboy is to stay on for eight seconds without touching himself, his equipment or the bull with his free hand. The cowboy will be scored highly for staying in the middle of the bull, in full control of the ride. If the ride lasts the required eight seconds, it is scored by two judges who assess difficulty (the bull’s spinning, jumping and kicking, lunging, rearing and dropping, and side-to-side motion) as well as the cowboy’s degree of control. Each judge awards up to 25 points for the cowboy’s performance and up to 25 points for the animal’s performance, for a potential of 100 points.
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Sugar Ridge Pulled pork and fixin’s $12 Adults $6 under 12 yrs
CitywideBanks.com EQUAL HOUSING LENDER | MEMBER FDIC
27972 Iris Dr, Evergreen
303-674-5591
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We are dedicated to providing the most professional, safe & convenient storage experience. Whether you need temporary or long term storage for personal or business needs, Kings Valley Storage Co offers clean, secure units at an affordable price. We realize that you have many options when looking for a storage provider, so we work hard to deliver the best product and service.
Proud Sponsors of the 2021 Evergreen Rodeo!
FirstBank Proudly Supports The Evergreen Rodeo Visit us online or at any convenient location.
efirstbank.com 1.800.964.3444 | Member FDIC
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Conifer, Colorado
303-838-4564 kingsvalleystorage.com
COMING SOON TO BERGEN PARK! In the King Soopers shopping center
THE BEST BRANDS in one place
www.moorelbr.com Locally owned and operated since 1947
“Changing the way people see God”
Our vision is to reach the rejected, condemned: hurt believer that believes they owe God something and the unbeliever who doesn’t know God loves them right now as they are – with the good news of God’s unlimited, immeasurable, unrestricted love for them. That they may experience grace, which is God’s ability in them and know that there is peace between God and man. We want everyone to know and experience that God is a good God and know that God is not mad. We want to share this with our community, nation and world.
8444 US Hwy 285 • Morrison, CO 80465
303.697.4818
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Water and Wastewater Engineering for Colorado’s Rural Municipalities
www.elementengineering.net 303.378.2969 | nmarcotte@elementengineering.net
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We Tow More
than just Cars and Trucks…
Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Semi Trailers & Buses
We Move More
Sheds, Large Furniture, And Heavy Items Serving: Evergreen, Kittredge, Conifer, Lookout Mountain and West
Confidence
AVAILABLE AT BRISTLECONE SHOOTING TRAINING & RETAIL CENTER
Visit Bristlecone Shooting, Training & Retail Center in Lakewood • • • • •
14 climate-controlled lanes Expansive retail selection Broad selection of classes Family-friendly atmosphere On-Site Gunsmith
303-985-0989
BRISTLECONESHOOTING.COM
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Free Estimates
2nd Generation Family Owned 35 Years Experience
HoganRoofingColorado.Com
Call or Visit Our Website 970.389.9726
5% Off A New Roof with Proof of Rodeo Attendance Get Your Roof Done With Us.
We Wont Give you any Bull!
Labor and WARRANTY Included A+ BBB Rating
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All your dirt needs. Residential, Commercial, Septics, Ponds, Driveways
303.816.7402 | hsdirtguy11@aol.com
CABIN TRICKS LLC
Portable Sawmill Custom Carpentry • Welding 970-485-1501 cabintricks.co Colorado Community Media EVERGREEN RODEO 2021 65
EChO Resale The Resale Shop offers gently used clothing, household items, books, and furniture with all proceeds supporting Echo's outreach programs.
EChO has a new home! Serving our neighbors from one convenient location.
(303) 679-8280 Store hours: Mon-Sat 10-5pm Donations: 10-1pm
ECHO RESALE
3763 Evergreen Pkwy, Evergreen, CO 80439
EChO Resale will be joining the main location this year!
Outreach Programs Food Bank Job Center Client Advocacy Emergency Shelter
(303) 670-1796 Monday 10-6pm
OUR NEW HOME
27888 Meadow Drive Evergreen, CO 80439
Tues-Thurs 10-4pm
SunDance
This ad space was generously donated by local photographer Annie Coppock
LLC .
When It’s The Best It gets Our Brand
Let SunDance do your construction. We have a variety of structures which will meet your needs, from Indoor Riding Arenas, Barns, Loafing Sheds, Recreational, Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Public, Aircraft Hangers, Multi-levels, Storage, We do the Best so our brand can go on it.
(303)-761-1120
Sundancesteel@yahoo.com
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Katie Clements
Best in the West
Katie Clements Re/Max Alliance (720) 319-7784 katiewithkeys@gmail.com www.katiewithkeys.com 30480 Stagecoach Blvd. Evergreen, CO 80439
Photo by Annie Coppock
Each office Independently owned and operated
The
TUSCANY TAVERN
A Taste of Italy Same Great Food for 20 Years!
Italian Food You Will Love, in a Place That Feels Like Home! Mon - Thurs: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fri & Sat: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun:12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
We have Raised the Steaks! Located at Hwy 74 and Squaw Pass Rd. 303.674.3739 • WWW.TUSCANY-TAVERN.COM Colorado Community Media EVERGREEN RODEO 2021 67
Photo by Annie Coppock
Did you know that one of the main causes of overheating in the summer comes from running your A/C while pulling steep hills? The other frequent cause is dirty oil and air filters. We hope you never need a tow but if you do we are there for you
“MORE THEN JUST TOWING”
It's not just a driveway... ...it's a work of art! PAVING • GRADING • DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE • Free Estimates - The price I quote is the price you pay! • Locally Owned & Operated • Licensed & Insured • Residential & Commercial
303-674-PAVE (7283) www.asphaltartistryinc.com
A+ rating with Better Business Bureau
Shane H. Cook, Owner / Operator
Personally on the job for YOU since 1993
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Don’t be steered in the wrong direction the most referred shop!
the most preferred shop!
Factory Certified by most manufacturers, Including the Ford
Aluminum Pick-ups.
Our reputation depends on your satisfaction!
Highway 74 & Meyers Gulch, Kittredge • 303-674-6911
Proud sponsor of the Evergreen Rodeo
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Ready to Serve
Proud Sponsor of the Evergreen Rodeo
Free hot dogs after the rodeo parade!
Come and join us!
Church of the Transfiguration - Episcopal 27640 Highway 74 • Evergreen, CO (East of Meadow Drive & Hwy 74 intersection)
For Exceptional Service... Karen Weidner
Broker Associate – Realtor® Certified Mountain Area Specialist
Let Alpha Company Electric take care of all your electrical needs
Cell: 303 506-8244
Karen.weidner@coloradohomes.com www.karendoesrealestate.com
Proud to be a sponsor of the Evergreen Rodeo
720-208-8679
646-591-9696 2942 Evergreen Pkwy #304 www.returntosportphysio.com
We are a family owned and operated store, knowledgeable staff, great prices
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm • Saturday 10am-4pm
303-670-8219
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26040 Hwy 74 • Kittredge, CO 80457 www.canyontackfeed.com
Servicing the foothills since 2016
SERVICES
Fire Mitigation Services Tree Removal Tree Trimming Chipping Services Brush Clearing Disease/Pest Control On-site Firewood Processing Call Now For A Free Estimate 720.722.0699 Elkmountaintreeservice.com
• Steve@elkmountaintreeservices.com
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Gluten free & vegan options available
Delivery Available
28186 CO-74 • EVERGREEN, CO • 303.670.2744
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