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THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

by Ben Clements

10

USTRC Announcements

12

By the Numbers

by John Findlay

16

Gold Plus Report

by Ty Hillman

22

Top Tips

24

Champions Profile –

with Rickey Green

26

Horse Health—Conquering Navicular Syndrome

USTRC Championship Results

50

USTRC On Tap

60

Heart of Texas Championships

52

US Open Tour Standings

66

Will Rogers Classic

54

Cruel Girl Standings

72

Valley of the Sun Championships

Jody York and Jimmi Jo Montera

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JUST the WAY IT IS

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pring is in the air and I have a bad case of “spring fever.” I am so ready for warmer weather and greener grass. I am ready for the time to change, so I have more daylight in the evenings. Maybe I am this way every year, but I am especially noticing it this year. The good thing is, all of this is just right around the corner.

I recently had the opportunity to visit with a gentleman who is a higher numbered roper and an icon in the sport of rodeo.

He is someone I have known for quite sometime, but I do not really know him all that well. This guy has the most confident attitude of anyone I know, and it set me to thinking. The gentleman feels like he is the very best at whatever it is he does. He holds his head high and radiates that there is nothing out there he cannot handle. He is almost arrogant, but he is not — if that makes any sense. At the particular event where I saw him, he didn’t win a dime, but he never let that get him down.

He carried on like he had won the whole world.

Confidence is a very powerful thing. It is one of those things, when utilized in the right manner, that can take you far above and beyond your skill level. In fact, by definition, confidence is, “a feeling or consciousness of one’s powers or of reliance on one’s circumstances. The faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper or effective way.” We all know people with exceptional talent however the superstars get to that level simply because of their confidence. A confident person brings their teammates up with them. In turn, a confident person can overcome their opponents almost before the game or competition begins. Confidence exudes an air of certainty, an assurance of results and the self-assurance that you can dictate the outcome. That, in and of itself, can be very intimidating to one’s opponent. It automatically makes you a force to contend with even before you get on the battlefield.

So the question arises, how do you bridle this confidence and use it? Where do you get it and where does it come from? It is something we are all born with, but confidence is something we must cultivate as we grow and mature into who we are.

For example, my daughter is learning to crawl. She has all the confidence and try in the world that she can do it, but so far she has failed to harness and channel her ability. She wants to crawl in the worst way. She knows it is a possibility and she knows there is more to just pushing herself up on her hands and knees. She wants to be mobile so bad and she keeps trying and trying. My wife and I keep encouraging her and enticing

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her to learn to crawl. One day she will get it and when she does she will take off like a rocket. My wife and I can be her cheerleaders and encouragers or we can discourage her. If we made her attempts to crawl miserable and painful, she would soon lose her confidence and try. She would learn the meaning of frustration and fear and give it up as something not worth messing with. Crawling would quickly become a detriment to her and set the stage to instill that not much of anything is worthwhile. By encouraging her and helping her we are showing her that even the toughest things are worth attempting because there is a reward in due time. One step of confidence builds another step of confidence and we learn through our failures and struggles, that we can do the impossible.

So again I ask, how can we bring our confidence level up?

How can we use our confidence to make us better? The key here, perhaps has to do with setting yourself up for success. Do what you have the talent to do. Do what you can with what you have to work with and push yourself to the limit. However, don’t go over the limit. As you progress that limit or boundary will increase and as long as you don’t push to discouragement you will build confidence. Do what you do and do it well and then move to the next step or level. Take every failure as an opportunity to learn and do not feed the negative. If something didn’t work for you, learn, adjust and move forward.

Take every success in stride. Don’t brag and be boastful, but build and use your confidence. Let your actions speak for themselves and you will not have to open your mouth to tell someone how good or great you are.

It does not matter what aspect of our lives, confidence is important. In your job, if you have confidence you will bring more to the table and you will be an asset to your company, organization or team. In sports, like team roping and rodeo, if you have that confident air about you, it is amazing what can be accomplished. It is important to remember that no matter what, you are never too old or smart to learn and move forward. Stay positive and upbeat. Sometimes there is a lot of failure before your success shines through. Capture the confidence that is yours for the taking. Put out the effort to capitalize on all that you are and can be. Do what you do and do it well.

Again, I believe that confidence is an extremely powerful feeling. Use it to your benefit, but don’t abuse it. Be confident but not boastful and go capture your dreams, and that is just the way it is....

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Find out where all the Roping Events are in your area DEPARTMENTS 86 On the Edge of Common Sense

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87 Riding Herd

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88 The Other Half

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Announcements Remember ropers and producers - with the TRIAD Classification agreement with the Word Series of Team Roping, both USTRC and WS will be using the TRIAD Classification numbers for both WS events and USTRC events.

Remember as of November 1, 2011, Gold Plus members must be 25 years of age or older to be eligible to compete in the Gold Plus division. Eligible members 18 to 24 years of age can still purchase a Gold Plus membership and receive all of the benefits other than competing in the Gold Plus division.

All USTRC members receive Flex Earnings upon participation at a USTRC Sanctioned or Affiliate Event. Gold Spur members receive $1,000 and Gold Plus members receive $3,000, which can be used at any Regional Finals or the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping.

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Renew your membership today for 2012. Gold Plus Memberships are $300 and Gold Spur Memberships are $100. Call 254.968.0002 today or get online to www.ustrc.com and make your purchase.

The DVD’s from the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping are available online. The DVD will show all five go rounds of the US Open plus the short go round. It will also include the short rounds of all Shoot-Outs, the Cruel Girl and the Century Roping. This makes a great gift for the team roper in your family. DVD’s are available for purchase on line at www.ustrc.com.

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Do you have a question, concern, complaint or praise you would like to address to the USTRC? In today’s high tech world it is easier than ever to send us your “Letter to the Editor.” We invite you to send us an email at feedback@wspubs.com with your comments about the USTRC, team roping in general or the magazine.

Current USTRC memberships are accepted at any WS event, but only a USTRC membership is accepted at a USTRC Sanctioned, Affiliate or Grassroots Event.

In the February “By the Numbers” column the 2011 USTRC Season Top Ten Total Amount Won by Cruel Girls Table inadvertently left off results from several NTRL ropings and was thus wrong. The correct table is reprinted here and apologies go out from John Findlay to all those ladies who were on or left off the list.

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2011 USTRC Season - Top Ten Total Amount Won by Cruel Girls City

Name 1 Katey J. Anthony

Jal

2 Megan Gunter

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3 Rebecca A. Neuhaus Huntsville 4 Beverly A. Robbins Muscle Shoals

State

Total Amount Won

Largest Check

NM

$41,960

$39,350

ID

$35,495

$21,025

TX

$33,221

$5,000

AL

$32,783

$25,200

FL

$28,445

$5,090

Roping Won at Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping #13 S/O Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping #11 S/O Southwest Regional Finals #10 S/O Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping #12 Gold Plus S/O NTRL 2011 Finals #9 S/O

5 Tish T. Luke

Yeehaw Junction

6 Jackie L. Hobbs

Stephenville

TX

$24,899

$12,500

7 Amy Younger

Fort Scott

KS

$23,758

$9,450

8 Jody York

Greeley

CO

$22,524

$12,000

9 Barrie L. Smith

Stephenville

TX

$19,940

$6,000

Sweetest Loop Breast Cancer Affiliate #11 Roping

Flagstaff

AZ

$17,591

$8,850

Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping #10 GP S/O

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BY JOHN FINDLAY

NUMBERS Top Tens of the 2011 Season Just Gone By

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guess I’ve been watching too much David Letterman lately because I am really getting into fashioning Top Ten lists.

Last month I featured a bunch of Top Ten lists — in checks, money earned, average check size, etc.* and in January I listed to the Top Ten states in money won. But I like doing it since most of the time I am, by tallying these Top Ten lists, passing out praise and commendation to many of our esteemed roping members. This month I am going to honor the top ten money winners of the just past 2011 USTRC roping season by classification number, both headers and heelers. In honor of the recent country music chart topper by Toby Keith, we could call these the Red Solo Cup Awards. Unfortunately, I do not have the wherewithal to send these Top Tenners any prizes so consequently I figure the best I can do is encourage the ropers on these lists to find them a red solo cup, go fill it up and have a party!

Before I back out of here and let you search for your name on the tables, I must first give you the rules as to how the designees on these lists became so designated. Rule 1 states that a roper must have participated in a USTRC sanctioned or affiliate during the 2011 season to qualify. You need not be nominated to win.

Rule 2 states that a roper will be judged in the header and/or heeler classification number category with the rating the roper

had attained at the end of the 2011 season. For some, this could have been a very short time as there were a few of you that were raised right before the start of the 2011 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping. For the purposes of this award, Elite classifications are grouped with their non-elite classification, i.e.

Elite #6 headers and #6 headers are in the same category, Elite #5 heelers and #5 heelers are in the same category, etc. The amount of money earned by each roper as a header and a heeler will be totaled separately with the Top Ten headers and Top Ten heelers to be awarded the coveted Red Solo Cup based on those ropers that won the most money in each classification category.

There is no Rule 3.

So that’s how simple it is! But surely the honor of climbing to these heady (or likewise “heely”) heights is deserving of a party isn’t it? Of course it is.

Laid out before you here are seventeen tables. There would have been twenty except for the fact that technically there aren’t any #10 headers and because there weren’t enough winners to warrant separate categories for #1 and #2 headers and heelers. If you can’t find your name on any of these tables, not to worry.

There’s always next year.

And the Red Solo Cup goes to . . . * Please see the Announcements page for a correction in last month’s Cruel Girl Top Ten list.

Top Ten #9 Headers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win

Best Win Amount Won

Chad W. Masters

Cedar Hill, TN

13

$49,388

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$38,150

Clay B. Tryan

Lipan, TX

14

$39,396

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$20,700

Charly B. Crawford

Llano, TX

8

$24,585

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$15,650

David Key

Stephenville, TX

8

$15,999

Windy Ryon Memorial Open

$8,442

Luke S. Brown

Morgan Mill, TX

16

$15,830

Cinch USTRC NFTR Open Preliminary

$6,250

Joel Bach

Millsap, TX

16

$14,680

Windy Ryon Memorial Open

$5,347

Jake Cooper

Monument, NM

6

$10,119

19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Roping Open

$7,825

Turtle B. Powell

Stephenville, TX

5

$9,039

2nd Annual James Pickens, Jr. Foundation Roping Open

$4,320

Erich J. Rogers

Round Rock, AZ

5

$8,767

19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Roping Open

$4,130

Britt C. Williams

Hammond, MT

6

$8,733

19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Roping Open

$5,216

Out of 53 total #9 Headers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011 Ropers in blue were on list last year 12 / MARCH 2012

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Top Ten #8 Headers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Tate Kirchenschlager

Yuma, CO

10

$11,243

Cory W. Kidd V

Statesville, NC

13

Jake W. Kropik

Midway, TX

Cody Joe Heflin

Claremore, OK

Cale D. Markham

Vinita, OK

Justin V. Davis Shane D. Philipp

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win Pay Day Extravanganza #15

$5,000

$8,587

Southeast Regional Finals Open

$5,000

8

$8,389

Big Loop Big Money Tour Affiliate #15

$2,343

7

$7,648

2011 SuperBowls #15 SuperBowl

$5,259

13

$5,982

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$5,700

Madisonville, TX

8

$5,942

Windy Ryon Memorial Open

$2,532

Washington, TX

7

$4,857

Windy Ryon Memorial Open

$1,608

Casey Gattis

Junction, TX

6

$4,808

Chris Irwin Memorial Team Roping Open

$2,245

Justin D. Yost

Hico, TX

5

$4,150

Casa Grande Cowboy Days Open Drawpot

$3,650

Dustin L. Davis

Texarkana, AR

6

$4,114

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$2,145

Out of 95 total #8 Headers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011 Ropers in blue were on list last year

Top Ten #7 Headers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win

9

$36,327

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$34,050

18

$31,771

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$14,500

4

$20,137

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$18,150

18

$18,273

Cowboy Capital Classic #13 Handicap

Lazbuddie, TX

2

$13,650

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

Tammy White

Los Osos, CA

8

$11,690

Reno Rodeo Invitational Ladies Only Roping Ladies

Dakota Shipp

Caddo Mills, TX

5

$11,378

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

Justin J. Wood

Clovis, CA

7

$10,615

11th Annual Lucky 777 #15

$6,000

Jarett Case Rogers

Stephenville, TX

7

$8,437

Cowboy Capital Classic #15 Handicap

$3,060

Stetson S. Vest

Childress, TX

3

$7,950

Open & Wicked 13 #13

$4,470

Manny C. Egusquiza

Madison, GA

Jesse R. Harville

Bivins, TX

Tyler W Waters

Graham, TX

Cole Wheeler

Flint, TX

Josh Morris

$3,712 $11,150 $7,500 $10,900

Out of 392 total #7 Headers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

Top Ten Elite #6 & #6 Headers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win

Cody S. Hogan

Pelican, LA

1

$50,000

Lariat Bowl #11 Lariat Bowl

$50,000

Ty Arnold

Midway, TX

11

$34,018

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

$25,750

Beverly A. Robbins

Muscle Shoals, AL

37

$32,783

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

$25,200

Hunter C. Munsell

Woodward, OK

17

$29,197

Cinch USTRC NFTR #13 Shoot-Out

$17,150

Zachary Tait Small

Fairland, OK

3

$23,035

Cinch USTRC NFTR #13 Shoot-Out

$21,450

Clay O. Berry

Garland, UT

6

$22,774

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$9,700

Rand M. Cory

Hico, TX

21

$22,746

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Shoot-Out

$12,750

Barrett W. Threadgill

Hallettsville, TX

4

$19,587

Lariat Bowl #11 Lariat Bowl

$15,000

Casey Graham

Damon, TX

7

$18,497

Sweetest Loop Breast Cancer Affiliate #13

$8,440

Eric Dunn

Mt. Pleasant, TX

19

$18,316

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$8,450

Out of 1,419 total #6 Headers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

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Top Ten Elite #5 & #5 Headers 2011 Hometown

Roper

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win

Best Win Amount Won

Danny R. Miller

Lawson, MO

54

$105,032

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

Brad A. ONeal

Salida, CO

3

$100,942

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

Jeff T. Peterman

Gulfport, MS

2

$39,050

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Shoot-Out

Rebecca A Neuhaus

Huntsville, TX

28

$33,221

Southwest Regional Finals #10 Shoot-Out

Dick L. Yates

Pueblo, CO

19

$32,245

Cinch USTRC NFTR #11 Shoot-Out

$12,450

Bill R. Phillips

Cody, WY

2

$28,750

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

$25,000

Collin Domer

Topeka, KS

3

$28,300

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Shoot-Out

$17,000

Twister G. Vinson

Hawley, TX

26

$27,562

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Preliminary

$8,800

Kort L. Albertson

Roberts, ID

4

$27,273

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

$21,250

Dylan Pugh

Madisonville, TX

10

$25,508

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

$20,600

$46,200 $100,000 $39,050 $5,000

Out of 3,255 total #5 Headers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

Top Ten Elite #4 & #4 Headers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win

Best Win Amount Won

Chris Cox

Mineral Wells, TX

2

$63,500

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

$60,000

Michael L. Bailey

Weatherford, TX

6

$56,897

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

$46,600

Sloan Kuehl

Mart, TX

10

$52,689

Cinch USTRC NFTR #11 Shoot-Out

$42,400

Katey J. Anthony

Jal, NM

7

$41,960

Cinch USTRC NFTR #13 Shoot-Out

$39,350

Megan Gunter

McCammon, ID

14

$35,495

Cinch USTRC NFTR #11 Shoot-Out

$21,025

Dustin Ayers

Daingerfield, TX

3

$29,650

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

$26,050

Bob Scott

Queen Creek, AZ

7

$29,436

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

$27,500

Tish T. Luke

Yeehaw Junction, FL

43

$28,445

NTRL 2011 Finals #9 Shoot-Out

$5,090

Nick Gonzales

Carriere, MS

12

$27,660

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

$20,800

Amy Younger

Fort Scott, KS

21

$23,758

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

$9,450

Out of 4,372 total #4 Headers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

Top Ten #3 Headers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win

Best Win Amount Won

Cody D. Hodges

Omaha, TX

4

$8,290

Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships Fri #8

$4,715

Riley M. Drury

Olustee, OK

1

$6,250

Cinch USTRC NFTR #11 Preliminary

$6,250

April N. Thornton

Grapeland, TX

3

$5,991

Lone Star Regional Finals #9 Shoot-Out

$3,821

Pete Miller

West Covina, CA

1

$4,500

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

$4,500

Johnny Mouser

Shongaloo, LA

8

$4,496

CrossFire Productions New Years BlowOut #6

$1,571

Jordan C. Parsley

Troup, TX

5

$4,350

East Texas Championships #8 Pick/Draw

$2,274

Kiana L. UechiWon

Aiea, HI

4

$3,597

High Plains Regional Finals #9 Shoot-Out

$2,932

Jared J. Barta

Cleburne, TX

3

$2,938

Lone Star Regional Finals #8 Pick/Draw

$2,574

Tom L. Spitsnaugle Boerne, TX Roswell, NM Dale Woods

2

$2,929

Big Loop Big Money Tour Affiliate #9

$2,619

2

$2,897

New Mexico Championships #9

$2,297

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ince USTRC moved the age limit of the Gold Plus division to 25, the average winning times in the Gold Plus division has slowed down significantly.

The average winning time of the #12 Gold Plus Division is 4.5 seconds slower than the regular #12 division and the average winning time for the #10 Gold Plus Incentive is 4.75 seconds slower than the average winning time of #10 Incentive in the #11 Division. This is a great advantage to ropers who compete in the Gold Plus Division because they do not have to rope flawlessly to win it!

This will be awesome at the Regional

Finals where there will be thousands of dollars added to the Gold Plus Division again this year. Let your buddies in on this Gold Plus secret. They can make more mistakes and win more moneyâ&#x20AC;Ś not a bad deal.

I grew up roping and competing and had always heard that when you start becoming successful, there will be people who try to hinder your progress because they cannot stand to see someone advance while they either sit in neutral or regress. When someone starts achieving accolades that you have dreamed about or start having the

successes that you are chasing after, it is natural to have thoughts of jealousy or envy, but it is up to you to get a grip on them before the thoughts manifest into something ugly. We have thousands of thoughts that enter our minds every day and we also have a choice on which thoughts to dwell and ponder. Some thoughts are happy and cheerful; some thoughts are motivational and move us towards bettering ourselves; some thoughts are full of thanksgiving and help us to remain grateful; and some thoughts are poisonous and destructive.

These judgmental thoughts, if not taken

Sloan Kuehl and Stuart Lenoir teamed up in the Gold Plus roping at the Heart of Texas Championships. They wrapped up a big win with a four-head total of 31.89 seconds and took home $3,958, in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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captive and quickly dismissed, either tear yourself down so that you have a negative self image or tear down others so you feel better about yourself; neither of which are healthy. The great news is we get to choose which thoughts we allow our mind to dwell upon.

Recently, someone I know who has been working very hard toward her childhood dreams has recently been blessed with some tremendous opportunities that have moved her closer to accomplishing her lifelong goals. Like everyone who has accomplished anything worthwhile, she has had ups and downs and has wanted to give up on more than one occasion.

Through the great times and the difficult times, she has had a great support group who always remained

positive and encouraged her to press on. She has made many great friends who have helped her and given her opportunities and she been thankful for all of them. Now that some of the seeds she planted years ago and worked hard to nurture have finally started to sprout, the adversity that has also sprouted has been astonishing.

When you are in the middle of the pack, no one seems to notice you.

Naturally, as you start to progress and move up the ladder, you begin passing others and while many are supportive and encouraging, a few others become upset with you as if you are doing something wrong. They become judgmental, critical, and try to find faults with you that do not exist. They grasp at anything and everything to try and tear you down and move you off course so they can feel better about themselves. The irony is that they are only hurting themselves and they are actually giving the very person they are trying to tear down an opportunity to overcome the adversity and take another step up which will separate them even more. When

you take the high road, you do not lower your standards and fight fire with fire. Gandhi said, “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”

When adversaries are scratching and clawing at you just keep on doing what you know is right and eventually they will go away because good ultimately triumphs over evil. “For God is pleased with you when you do what you know is right and patiently endure unfair treatment. Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you” 1 Peter 2:19-20.

All of us want to be successful and climb to the top of the ladder and it is inevitable that we will face opposition on the way up. Plan ahead and be prepared for how you are going to handle it. While you cannot know the exact situation that is going to arise, you can be sure that there are going to be people who try to get in your way.

Like the young lady I mentioned above, you can make up your mind and know that no matter what, you will take the high road. While you cannot control others, you certainly can control your thoughts and your actions. While there are many different ways to the top, living a life of integrity is the surest way to get there. n

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Arizona ropers Buddy Rose and Joe Getzwiller roped their way to the Gold Plus championship at the Valley of the Sun Championships. The duo roped four head in 33.81 seconds to win $2,660, in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

The Gold Plus Average championship of the Will Rogers Classic went home with the team of Don Smith and Jerry Ogden. They finished with a four-head total of 29.30 seconds and won $3,740, in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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Champions Profile And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

#10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Roping 2011 USTRC National Champions

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he roping months are short in Idaho. Just ask John Koyle.

It doesn’t really matter if you get to the practice pen with your partner or not. The time is limited and the stakes are high. You stay busy, rope when you can and you take a chance it will all work out and come together.

“We rope if we have time,” Kort Albertson explained.

However, deciding to make the long haul to Oklahoma for the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping proved to

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be a wise decision. Neither roper would ever look back with regret on following that choice.

Albertson and Koyle were the second high team back going into the short go round of the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out. There was a lot up for grabs and the pressure seemed to flow like molten lava as ropers looked at a phenomenal prize line.

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Kort L. Albertson with Otey McCloy of Ram Rodeo

John H. Koyle with Steve Smith and Tony Wisker of Case IH Tractor

Every team would get a paycheck and the stakes were high. A 2011 Dodge Crew Cab Dually and a Case IH Farmal 75A tractor was sitting just outside the arena floor. Somebody would take it all home.

With a total $205,000 pay out pressure teased and ropers did all they could to keep the nerves at bay.

“Team roping is a terrible disease,” Albertson quipped as nerves made his hands shake. “I just wanted everything on the same page and us focused on how we could use the steer we had. I just wanted us to rope like we had roped all day.”

“We can only rope in the summer months,” Koyle repeated.

“We rope when we can and we had roped a great roping all day at the Finals. I was pleased with that.”

Albertson and Koyle knew they needed a 10.92 on their short round steer to take the lead from JaLynn Rogers and Colt Beene. It amounted to a good solid practice run. The pair had been roping like that all day. They could make that kind of run.

“Kort and I had roped well and this was just one more steer,” Koyle said. “I hoped we could make it happen.” The pair did, indeed, make it happen. When the digital clock stopped the time read 9.37 seconds and the pair breathed a deep sigh of relief. They had just captured first in the Average of the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out and there was one team left to rope. As the pair rode out of the arena emotions were mixed and nerves on edge. There was really nothing else to think.

It would be a waiting game and everyone paused to see

how things would unfold.

The #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out had been a very close roping. It had been a roping where mistakes could prove deadly and suddenly a mistake became an issue. When the high team back failed to make a qualified run, Albertson and Koyle encountered emotions they had never felt before. Had something unbelievable just happened?

What did it actually mean?

Albertson and Koyle had just won the #10 Gold Plus ShootOut at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

Suddenly a check for $42,500, Gist Championship Gold buckles and a truck and tractor were theirs for the taking.

Since the truck and tractor go to the first and second place high money winners it became necessary for a rope off to determine who would receive which award.

“The short go round was much more difficult than the match,” Albertson explained when the match was over. “This has been such a long time coming and I am so thankful. There was pressure in the rope off but not like the pressure of the short go round.” Emotion laced his voice as he reflected on what had just happened.

“It certainly came together for us,” Koyle said. “We do not get to practice together but we wanted the same thing. We rope all the time when we can.” Koyle coaches kids, ropes and is involved with the Boy Scouts. He loves what he does and it is very obvious Albertson and Koyle aim for the same goals.

The realization of the win in the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out seemed to echo through the inner most being of Kort Albertson and John Koyle. When the curtain closed on the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out And Then There Was One the Champions of the #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out—Kort Albertson and John Koyle.

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Insider The USTRC and the Foundation of the Sport of Team Roping

by Ben Clements

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here is a lot going on in the team roping world these days. There are new ropings popping up everywhere and all kinds of exciting things happening.

The USTRC (United States Team Roping Championships) has been in existence and going strong for more than 20 years now and has been at the pinnacle of the sport. Today the organization is still right there at the top.

The USTRC was founded on good ropings, great production, rope-able cattle, outstanding prizes and awesome payouts. The organization was also founded on fairness, with the opportunity of giving ropers the chance to compete on a level playing field against ropers of similar skill sets.

Many ropers today have never known the sport of team roping without the USTRC. They do not realize how things were before organization was added to our sport.

They can never understand how unfair the A, B and C classification system was. The sport of team roping has progressed leaps and bounds to where it is today. It was unheard of when the first USTRC National Finals took place in 1990 and the payout at that event exceeded $100,000. In today’s world it is not uncommon for one roping to pay $100,000. This year, 22 years after that first NFTR, the USTRC is adding $1 million of their own money (you heard right their own money — not the ropers) to the Cinch USTRC National Finals. That is just crazy to me because I remember when winning just $50 or $100 was a big deal. It was a big deal because you had to do so by roping 20 / MARCH 2012

against everyone, not just ropers of your same skill set.

Yes, team roping has evolved into a thriving industry that includes a spider web of activity out there. Because of the USTRC, the team rope horse business is out of this world. Horses are being bought and sold today for astronomical prices. It is unreal to think that in 1985 you could buy a top of the line rope horse for $2,500 to $5,000.

Today a team roping prospect costs way more than that and if you want the best, you better get ready to spend some serious cash upwards of $25,000 to $50,000.

Because of the USTRC the trailer world has taken off as well. There are living quarters trailers all over the road outfitted by interior companies and various other specialty companies for horse trailers.

When you pull into a team roping today it is almost like pulling into a camp ground with all the amenities these trailers are packing.

We cannot forget that because we have these big, nice, fancy trailers we have to have something to pull it with. Team ropers don’t buy half-ton pickups. They buy oneton and above vehicles. There are the baddest of the bad trucks at your local Sunday afternoon jackpot. Some are pickups and some are real full-sized trucks.

The rope companies and tack companies also came about because of the growth of the sport of team roping.

There are all kinds of specialty saddle pads, saddles, bridles, bits, ropes, and horse accessories that are available today that were not even heard of 20 years ago.

Everything out there with the team roping influence is available today because someone needs it to help them or their horse rope or compete better.

There are panel companies, feed companies, tractor dealers, buckle companies, team roping accessory companies, vet supply companies, and apparel companies that have flourished because of the team roper. So much is out there today because team ropers need and use their products.

Horse shoers, horse chiropractors, veterinarians, team roping instructors, team roping publications and even myself, have a job today because of this sport and because of the USTRC. It is just amazing to me how so many industries, livelihoods, and products hinge on team roping and the USTRC. I don’t want you to misunderstand and think that I do not realize that the USTRC is not perfect. I know this and am fully aware that the USTRC has its fair share of problems and hiccups. However, I do know that the USTRC was founded for the team roper and has continued to focus on the betterment of the sport for the roper.

Sure the USTRC is in business to make money, but so is Wal Mart and AT&T. You many not agree with everything that the USTRC is doing or has done, but you do have to give credit where credit is due. As a whole, the USTRC is out to make things the very best that it can. Because of the fact that the organization is at the top, they are held more accountable than other organizations. It is no different than the Mayor, Governor or President. It is okay and acceptable for you or I to do certain things, but if one of those “higher ups” were to do that very same thing, then they are scrutinized and ridiculed through the media. Publicly they are tormented and bashed. Is this right? I think not if the socalled crime is not really a crime.

Basically what I am trying to say in this whole article is that our sport of team roping revolves around the USTRC. The USTRC was founded to better and grow our beloved sport. I encourage you to look at the big picture and quit being an armchair quarterback or back seat driver.

Get out there and be a part of something good. Let’s all strive to jump on board and work toward taking our sport to the next level. With everyone on the same team just think about where the sport could be in another 20 years. n

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with Rickey Green Championship Form f you really want to get better with your heeling and you really pay attention to this article, I’m going to say some things that could give you some game, or at least elevate your game. If you are a true competitor, you will know and recognize the drawing of this heeler, and hopefully you can start to emulate the form that this great champion has proven to be a dominating form.

If you’re going to be competitive at a high level, you must understand the foundation truths of great form. Truth number one, your feet and legs are your foundation. Without control of your feet and legs, you will always be top heavy and you will catch yourself either leaning forward or back too much and too often. Let’s look at this heeler’s right leg, which sets up the delivery and keeps you balanced around the corner and into the delivery. Notice that his right heel is pushed down, his right leg is straight, and he has his right toe and kneecap open and away from the horse. This great heeler once told me that my right leg is like a kick stand on a bicycle, it’s your protection against falling down. Now let’s hold on, you should have just jumped off the couch and said, “Wow, I know how to fix my horsemanship problem and my power problem, and why I can’t see the feet!”

You might say, “I pretty much do the same thing with my right leg.” Well put the magazine down and walk away, you’re not ready to go to the next level and really work on your roping and start catching 99% of your cattle, because if you used your right leg like this guy, you probably have hand cramps from signing autographs at the NFR. (You know I’m kidding when I say things like put down the magazine, right?)

You can see why your horse is going by the corner a little, and the

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reason you’re not seeing the legs when they land in the corner, and why you feel like unless you throw right around the corner you have no power. As you make the corner, you lean out on your right leg and you turn your toe and your knee in toward the horse. This in turn makes your shoulder square off, and your left hand drops, your hips square off in the saddle, and this sends your power on your swing back off behind your horse’s left hind leg.

Now, really think about this last paragraph and try to understand that the whole thing is about having your legs, hips, shoulders and hands in a spot to create power in the swing, and putting your rope in a position so you can keep the swing energy in the delivery. Notice the shoulders. The left shoulder is a little lower than the right shoulder, and a little ahead of the right shoulder as the torso opens to the right side where the steer is. The left elbow is up and back, the palm on the right hand is open to the right with the thumb down, and the rope is completely upside down when it crosses the steer’s back It’s not flat as it crosses the back.

Let’s look at the left hand and the left elbow. The left elbow is down and the coils are up by the horse’s ears, not down by the saddle horn. This left hand position lets you lift your horse and keep him collected and not get rocked off balance. If you rate by dropping your left hand down by the saddle horn and run your elbow along your ribs this will roll your right leg closed. Your left hand needs to be in a position where you can push with your right leg and lift with your left arm. Notice I said “lift,” not “pull back.”

All that I’ve spoken about goes back to the right leg pushing everything up into a powerful delivery and riding position. Take this article and clip out this picture, film yourself after you have made the corner, and see how you hold up to this form.

We can do it; we just need to work a little harder.

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Champions Profile

And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

Cruel Girl 2011 USTRC National Champions

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wenty teams came back in the Cruel Girl Championships at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

There were twenty of the toughest female ropers in the business. The women of the USTRC are aggressive, focused, and determined. Going into the short go round of the Cruel Girl Championship every roper was determined to walk away with a part of the action. If you underestimate them you will lose to them.

The Cruel Girl ladies were looking at a phenomenal prize line. The winner of the Average would receive Martin Championship Trophy saddles, $16,400 plus a $1,000 cash bonus and a complete Cruel Girl wardrobe. The Cruel Girl Year End High Money winner would be awarded a Custom Martin Championship Trophy saddle. That, in and of itself, made the roping highly competitive. It would be no holds barred.

Colorado team ropers, Jody York and Jimmie Jo Montera were the high team coming back in the short go round of the Cruel Girl Championships. Both ladies understood pressure.

Montera had a taste of this kind of pressure at the Cinch NFTR in 2010. It was a bit of deja vu as she had won the event at the 2010 Cinch NFTR. “I think any kind of competition and pressure adds to your ability to rope,” Montera said. “You will always have a case of nerves when you rope at a roping like this. The goal of a roping like this is to stay focused and pay close attention.”

As the high team back coming into the short go round the pair knew exactly what they had to do to capture the win. A clean run of 14.87 would give the ladies the edge they needed to take the lead in the Average. The competitive spirit of both

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Jody York and Jimmi Jo Montera

ladies wanted to win the Cruel Girl Championship in the worst way.

“The way we were roping had worked well all day,” York explained. “I didn’t want to change anything. We had one steer to rope and I wanted to go rope that one like we had roped all day. I wanted to concentrate and stay focused.”

When York and Montera rode into the box they were on a mission. They didn’t change a thing. It was almost as if the whole world stood still. Their plan was simple; reap the rewards of their hard work. They had big dreams and a common goal.

The pair came together like a fitted pair of gloves. York nodded and put the head loop where it would do the most good. When she turned off she knew without any doubt her heeler would wrap up the run. It was a clean run and a time of 10.64 on their short go round steer was all the pair needed to clinch the Average in the Cruel Girl Championship. What a feeling of exhilaration.

“Women team ropers are roping better and better and reaping the many rewards of working hard,” Montera explained

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as the pair gathered to receive their awards. Girls who rope today can learn to rope right instead of having to unlearn the bad stuff they learned in the beginning. Team roping for women has really changed and girls have every opportunity to see their dreams come true.”

Team roping may have started as a man’s sport, but each and every day women are making greater and greater

contributions to what it means to be a team roper. The ladies of the USTRC exhibit a bit of elegance and charm to this man’s sport. They rope and they rope well. Jody York and Jimmi Jo Montera are the 2011 Cruel Girl Champions at the 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping and what better ambassadors than these two ladies. They represent the sport with utmost class and charm.

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HORSE HEALTH

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Conquering Navicular Syndrome A

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the navicular bone.

In the roping world, we ferrier’s are taught to fit the shoe tight to the heels, which can constrict the hoof. (See Image 1). We are taught this to prevent the horse from ripping off its Example of underslung heel, bad shoeing shoe if he overreaches. Over 15 years, than has been learned in the time, the horse’s heels contract, causing last 500 years. pressure and pinching the internal The good news is there is hope for structures in the hoof capsule (deep horses suffering from navicular digital cushion, impar ligament and syndrome. The treatment is neither navicular bone). Once this occurs it is radical or expensive. That said, there is only a matter of time before lameness still controversy surrounding treatment issues arise. of navicular syndrome. Some owners One common “fix” recommended by resist a new point of view because it veterinarians are aluminum wedge doesn’t come from the veterinary shoes and pads. Another is to surgically establishment. I have been shoeing and cut the nerve that attaches to the trimming horses for many years and navicular area. This “treatment” is have tried every method possible. The supposed to, at least temporarily, relieve approach I now use is the only one I heel pain. Neither of these treatments have found that offers a real solution to addresses the real problem. They merely navicular syndrome. mask the source of the horse’s pain.

My approach must be a team effort Owners find themselves right back by the ferrier and horse owner. This where they started within a few months method demands owners assume as or years. Wedge shoes and pads offer much or more responsibility than their temporary relief at best. Severed nerves ferrier’s. Ferrier’s cannot examine the can regenerate, causing more intense horse every day or properly exercise and pain than the original problem. These stretch the horse as its rehabilitation are “old-school” treatments that are no demands. I have corrected or greatly more effective now than they were 30 improved every case I have worked on, years ago. Far too many people still cling but the horse’s well-being ultimately to these treatments rather than step depends on the cooperation and outside their comfort zone to try a dedication of the owner. different approach. More has been A few years ago my friend Jason learned about the hoof in the last 10 to

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common and dreaded problem in the high-performance horse world today is the crippling effects of navicular or navicular syndrome, which simply put, is degeneration of the navicular bone. A horse’s body takes material away from its bones everyday. However, what is taken into his body through diet enters the blood stream, replenishing the bones in a cyclic fashion.

Navicular starts because of insufficient blood supply to the navicular area. This happens for many reasons including neglect in hoof care, improper shoeing, poor blood circulation and other factors that prevent the horse’s hoof from landing heel first. For example, a horse might have a pinched nerve, back pain, tight shoulder muscles or sore stifles. Horses will attempt to alter the way they land on their front feet to avoid heel pain.

In the high performance world, navicular often occurs when a horse’s feet are out of balance or improperly shod. Wearing shoes for extended periods of time can restrict hoof expansion and flexion and diminish blood supply, thus initiating degenerative changes in the bone.

Hooves are made of materials that allow their internal structures to flex, which aids in the pumping of blood throughout the hoof as the horse moves.

Some of the internal structures, like the navicular bone, are fed by a small number of capillaries. So even slightly inhibiting blood flow can have a detrimental effect. The rigidity of shoes can “lock” down the hoof, preventing its vital supply of blood from nourishing

Restricted underslung heel

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Image 3). This allowed the foot to flex and function naturally, accelerating the healing process due to the support provided by the boot. These boots are used only during exercise when needed (i.e. severe pain). As the horse improves, the boots are used less frequently.

I wish all my clients were like Jason in seeking information, listening to experts and following through with the treatment plan. He deserves a lot of credit because he never got discouraged throughout the long rehabilitation process. I trimmed his horse every four weeks, which is necessary. Between visits, Jason touched up the hooves with his rasp.

This enabled us to keep the hooves square and the brea-kover point exactly where it needed to be. In doing so, the hoof maintained proper movement, promoting optimal healing.

Within six months of beginning Jason’s horse’s rehab, it was being used again in competitive roping and barrel racing. After one year, the horse was sound. (See Image 4). Jason states, “This is a totally different process. It’s hard to keep believing when everyone else around you is telling you that you’re wrong. We’re cowboys—we stand’em up and nail shoes on’em.

That’s what we’ve done for years, but my horses’ feet have never looked better after 3 years being barefoot”.

With any rehabilitation process I perform, I must have the help and cooperation of the owner and preferably, the horse’s veterinarian. Ferrier’s

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Table 1 - Wives Tales “Old Wives Tales” 1. A horse does better with shoes.

2. Horses that are lame “need” shoes.

3. Black hooves are stronger than white hooves.

4. Horses need shoes for hard or rocky terrains.

5. Hoof growth is slower in the winter than the summer (only when not fed proper diet).

6. The hooves look okay, I don’t think they need to be done yet (5-10 weeks from last trim).

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Trent called and said his horse had been diagnosed with navicular. His veterinarian recommended nerving the horse and putting on aluminum wedge shoes and pads. Jason was disappointed because he had gone down that road with a couple of his horses without success. Jason has roped and has been around horses all of his life. If you know him, you know he’s a sharp guy. So he went home and did some online research. He learned the truth about barefoot trimming and all the myths “old timers” thought up long ago (See Table 1). These tales are false. It was through his research that Jason found my name.

I have roped with Jason for years so it was easy to work together to rehabilitate his horse. His horse had looked exactly how I had imagined, with long, underslung heels, soft lateral cartilages and a weak deep digital cushion (See image 2). These are typical with this condition.

Jason has always shod his own horses, which gave him a greater understanding of the mechanics of the hoof. With his research on barefoot trimming and the educational information I provided, our treatment approach made sense.

The first step was to pull the horse’s shoes and give it a balanced barefoot trim. Don’t think for one second that a barefoot trim is the same as a pasture trim or the trim a hoof is given in preparation for a shoe. A barefoot trim is drastically different. A barefoot trim uses specific techniques designed to encourage natural movement and allow blood flow to the hoof. The goal of the first trim was to balance the foot, pull back the heels and create a proper break-over point. This promotes the essential heel-first landing, rather than a flat or toe-first landing. The importance of this cannot be overemphasized.

Next, the horse was fitted with a pair of Easyboot RXs that allowed it to land correctly with little or no pain (See

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cannot succeed alone; successful rehabilitation is a team effort. Keep in mind horses don’t develop navicular overnight, and they can’t be fixed that quickly either. Healing takes time.

Exercise is also very important throughout this process. It is something horses will require at least five days a week. Think of them as athletes recovering from shoulder or knee surgery. Healing doesn’t proceed in a linear fashion. There will be ups and downs. Be patient.

Many times navicular pain diminishes quickly, but the horse will continue to move as if he is sore. He has moved incorrectly for so long, compensating for the pain, that his muscles must adjust to this new way of moving.

Depending on the duration and severity of the lameness, full recovery can take one to two years. However, one can usually resume riding and even roping three to four months after initiating treatment. This is conditional based on the degree of lameness. In my experience, it may take three to six months before highperformance riding can resume. Keep in mind that exercise still starts the first week of treatment.

Don’t fall victim to the “wives tales” or “old school” methods of dealing with heel pain issues. You may still be thinking your horse can’t go barefoot because you demand a lot from it. This is all the more reason to go barefoot.

Look at some of your fellow ropers like Randy and Ryan Benford, Lance Nelson, Jason Trent and Elliott Newell, just to name a few. Lameness issues can be corrected or greatly improved with barefoot techniques when performed by trained and experienced barefoot practitioners. Just do your homework carefully when choosing your barefoot professional.

-Jason McClure, Ferrier and Barefoot Practitioner Pamela Behnk, B.S. For information or questions please contact me at www.jasonmcclure.net (Photos are examples and not representative of Jason’s actual horse.)

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Introducing the Zone™ Series Pad From Classic Equine®

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NOW THE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED TO PROTECT PRO ATHELETES IS AVAILABLE TO PROTECT YOUR HORSE

Zoombangâ&#x201E;˘ is scientifically tested and proven to protect against impact injury. Zoombang is a patented polymer material that provides truly intelligent protection. At rest, Zoombang acts as a liquid to assure perfect fit and malleability. But on impact it immediately transforms to a solid state, reacting proportionally to the energy applied. As a result, Zoombang only becomes as rigid as necessary to absorb and dissipate incoming shock.

HOW ZOOMBANG WORKS SOFT AT REST ZOOMBANG is soft and fluid-like to the touch

REACTS TO IMPACT Upon impact ZOOMBANG molecules stiffen & lock to a solid-like state providing maximum protection SOFT AT REST After impact, ZOOMBANG returns to its fluid-like state

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The Zone Suede/Felt pad’s durable four ounce chocolate suede leather cover provides a uniquely rich appearance. A durable orthopedic grade felt bottom absorbs moisture, remains soft and pliable, and provides excellent shock absorption. 7/8” total pad thickness.

ZSTCH $297.95 31” x 32”

The 100% wool felt top of the Zone Felt/Fleece pad provides a deadening layer of protection while a plush fleece bottom offers long term softness and comfort. 1” total pad thickness.

ZFB31 $269.95 31” x 32”

With a 1/8” blended felt top, the Zone Felt/Felt pad is designed to be used alone as a training pad or under a show blanket in the arena. A durable orthopedic grade felt bottom absorbs moisture, remains soft and pliable, and provides excellent shock absorption. 1” total pad thickness.

30” x 32” ZFT30 $247.95 ZFT31 $247.95 31” x 32”

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NRSworld.com NR RSworld d com m Zone Series pads are powered with a vented Zoombang™ insert that is scientifically engineered to dissipate energy, reducing injury and stress on equine athletes. And the breathable design remains securely in place, providing conformal layered protection. Made exclusively by Classic Equine.

Zone Wool Top 32”x34” Chocolate/Pink Zone Wool Top 32”x34” Slate/Purple Zone Wool Top 32”x34” Black/Blue Zone Wool Top 34”x38” Black/Brown Zone Wool Top 34”x38” Red/Tan

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NEW! Zone™ Wool Top Pad The Zone Wool Top pad’s hand woven, 100% New Zealand wool blanket top can be folded back for shim placement if necessary and lays clean and flat against the pad. A durable orthopedic grade felt bottom absorbs moisture, remains soft and pliable, and provides excellent shock absorption. 1-1/4” total pad thickness.

ZBT32-01 $297.95 32” x 34” Chocolate/Pink ZBT32-02 $297.95 32” x 34” Slate/Purple ZBT32-03 $297.95 32” x 34” Black/Blue ZBT34-01 $297.95 34” x 38” Black/Brown ZBT34-02 $297.95 34” x 38” Red/Tan ZBT34-03 $297.95 34” x 38” Chocolate/Forest ZBT34-04 $297.95 34” x 38” Tan/Navy

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What’s New In Team Roping Equipment

Classic Ropes Aldo Garibay: Weekend Warrior DVDs Team Roping Training DVD by Aldo Garibay in both English and Spanish. Aldo Garibay, 9-Time National Champion of Mexico Team Roper and expert clinician/coach, shares his techniques for success in this comprehensive video. Both DVDs are masterfully edited with multiple camera angles to enable the viewer to clearly see calculated maneuvers. “Weekend Warrior” DVD is available in both Heading and Heeling. Suggested retail $49.95 each.

SSG® Looper Roping Glove Style 0300 Our longest wearing roping glove to date. New Duragrip synthetic palm – better than leather feeling.

Washable.

Color: Black and Tan Sizes: Right Hand Only: XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge

Rattler Rope Men and Women’s Caps and T-shirts Rattler® caps and t-shirts come in a variety of styles and colors. Look for Rattler Rope tees and caps at your local Rattler Rope dealer. Visit www.rattlerrope.com and click on the Dealer Locator.

Stinger Ropes Stinger Rope Company has a new 4-strand ranch rope great for any ranch application. From dragging 2,000 lb. bulls to dragging calves to the fire. 38' – Get Yours Today!

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Heel-O-Matic MicroRain Heel-O-Matic’s new and improved GROUND-DRIVEN SUPERGOAT is now available! Ideal for families, young ropers and fun jackpots, a GROUNDDRIVEN SUPERGOAT has a realistic hop and can be roped off foot. It’s battery-free with a ground-driven pulley system.

Priced at just $995, it’s the best babysitter you’ll ever purchase! www.heelomatic.com

Micro Rain automatic watering systems are the industry leader in arena dust control. We offer our standard water turbine drive reels and now offer a new Honda engine driven models to utilize any flow range available along with an unlimited speed range! Call us for details on this exiting new product! Call 800.373.9325 or visit www.microrain.net.

RopeSmart Hock Lock The New Hock Lock quick release from RopeSmart is revolutionary—not just another quick release. We believe it to be the strongest, safest, and easiest to use. While other releases may be less expensive, the Hock Lock is built strong to last, and for easy transition when switching to and from dallying.

The Hock Lock is fully machined from solid stock aluminum and stainless steel, not cast. It features a superstrong, yet easy on and off, strap system. The Hock Lock is available in machine finish silver, gloss black and pink and is shipped with 5 rubber rings (Additional rings can be purchased separately as well).

Call today to place your order – 210.823.0565

Red River Arena Don’t let your horse get caught out in the weather! The newest addition to Red River Arena’s line of horse stalls is their Free Standing Modular Horse stalls that offer the convenience of a barn without the expense. For more information see them online at www.RedRiverArenas.com.

4Ropers.Com 4Ropers.Com Becomes Jakesteer Dealer Get the best price on your Jakesteer and get a $25 Electronic Gift Certificate Free from 4Ropers.Com Seven-time World Champion Jake Barnes says its the best practice device on the market today.

Four colors: Blue, Gray, Orange, and Pink. Includes (3) lengths of horns with eight different positions.

Outlaw Saddles At Outlaw Saddles we build the finest saddles on the market today. We make custom and trophy saddles crafted to your specifications, including any logo of your choice. Make us your choice for your next event. Check out our website www.outlawsaddles.com for the new Russell Cardoza team roping series.

So Saddle Up, There’s a NEW GUN in Town!

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Formula 707

Priefert

Formula 707 Competition Essentials™ is a new two-step approach to pulmonary support

Priefert Score Chute Priefert introduces a new revolution in training with the Score Chute.

Available in manual or automatic, this chute’s interior neck gate allows the roper to hold the steer inside the chute and repeatedly open the front gate to “score” the horse, making this chute the ultimate training tool. For more information contact Priefert at 800.527.8616 or visit www.priefertevensthescore.com

Formula 707 Competition Essentials™, a new two-step approach to improved equine lung support for horses exerting maximum effort, has just been introduced by the John Ewing Company.

Competition Essentials Training Formula™™ is intended for daily use, while Competition Essentials Event Formula™ is used two days prior to a race or other event.

Unlike other methods which involve administering powerful diuretics in an effort to lower blood pressure before competition, Formula 707 Competition Essentials consists of synergistic blends of proprietary herbal formulas designed to reduce inflammation and improve vascular integrity.

Recommendations are to feed two ounces of Competition Essentials Training Formula daily, switch to Competition Essentials Event Formula two days before the event, and return to the Training Formula afterwards.

Competition Essentials Training Formula will be available in 3.75 lb., 7.5 lb. and 16 lb. sizes; Competition Essentials Event Formula is available in 3.5 lb., 8 lb. and 17 lb. sizes.

Formula 707 Competition Essentials training Formula and Event Formula should begin appearing on dealers’ shelves soon. For more information, call the John Ewing Company at 800.525.8601, or visit online at Formula707.com.

Cashel Mossy Oak© Camouflage Halter Heavy duty chesnut leather halter with a Mossy Oak© camouflage noseband is the perfect halter for every rope horse. It’s simple bronc halter design and sturdy brass hardware make it super tough and durable. No doubt this camo halter from Cashel will stand the test of time. Go to www.cashelcompany.com to find the new Mossy Oak halter.

SBS Equine SBS’s new Farrier’s Hoof Sealant II contains over 6 million microfibers in each bottle. The microfiber rich formula webseals hoof cracks, nail holes and reinforces nail clinches in about two minutes. Field trails completed by The HorseJournal reveal that websealing nail clinches with Farrier’s Hoof Sealant help prevent thrown shoes. They also block the obvious pathways of infection through the cracks and nail holes.

For more information go to SBSEquine.com.

Quicksilver Quicksilver Arenas is now manufacturing horse shelters.

The 12 x 12 shelter can be used individually or in a row.

Keep your horse out of the weather!

Easy to assemble. All galvanized with powder coat finish.

Roof metal not included.

Don’t forget we are here for all your arena needs. Quicksilver, the original one button air remote roping chute. www.quicksilverarenas.com 800.657.1906

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RES Equine Products Inc

Linear Rubber

Double the life of the product for the same price – RES Replaceable Hook and Loop Closure System RES Equine Products, Inc. introduces an improvement to our splint boots. We now are using nylon rings to accommodate the Replaceable Hook and Loop Closures. We also now have a polo show wrap that offers our replaceable feature as well. RES plans on bringing to market several new products this year, all built around the original Replaceable Velcro bell boot concept using our patent pending closure system. These include blankets, fly-masks, skid boots, galloping boots, open front jumping boots, and blanket / hay bags. We will be featured on “Equestrian Nation” on RFD TV this year and look forward to developing more innovative new products.

BigSprinkler BigSprinkler.com announces our new complete irrigation kits for 2012!

These kits include everything you need to be up and irrigating from a pond, creek, or reservoir in minutes! Kits come in various sizes and include a high pressure irrigation pump, suction hose, discharge hose, and big sprinkler irrigation cart with larger coverage capability. Great for pasture or arena watering! Call 855.805.7901 today to request a catalog or visit www.bigsprinkler.com.

TeamRoping.com National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Heeling Champion Michael Jones, with special guest AQHA World Champion Clay Logan present “On the Edge,” a first of its kind instructional heeling and lifestyle video. For the first time ever, this video is available in Portuguese and Spanish, as well as English.

Order today at TeamRoping.com

Arena Rubber Protects Horse and Rider Arena Rubber, made from genuine crumb rubber and free of metal, provides long-term health care to horses. Made from nontoxic 100% recycled rubber, it provides optimum traction and shock-absorption lessening the strain on horses, protecting the legs and minimizing injury.

It can extend training time and protects both the horse and rider in case of a fall.

Installed with a mix of sand to retain a little moisture, Linear Rubber Arena Rubber minimizes dust and mud, will last indefinitely and works in all seasons. It will not rot or deteriorate, will not erode or wash away, and resists insect and/or rodent infestation. Better than shredded rubber, which tends to bind together, this product provides excellent drainage.

Available in a choice of colors, Arena Rubber joins the Linear Rubber family of equestrian products including stall mats, wall guards, ring mats for wash areas, and iBlock Pavers for walkways.

For more information, contact Linear Rubber Products, 800.558.4040 or visit their web site at www.rubbermats.com.

Martin Saddlery Buckaroo Style Spur Straps Simple and Traditional. Watch for the new collection of Buckaroo Style Spur Straps from Martin Saddlery.

Roughout natural leather with a hand tooled San Carlos border and stainless steel hardware make these spur straps rich in design, high in quality and extremely durable. Look for the new Buckaroo Style Spur Straps also in chesnut roughout leather.

Visit www.equibrand.com to see the collection or ask for them at your local Martin Saddlery dealer.

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Fastback

The Corrector

RedLine The newest addition to the Fast Back line of premium ropes. The Redline is a nylonpoly blend designed with a new, unique fiber that grips the horn and provides long-lasting, consistent performance. It’s a small size, with a fast, snappy feel, yet enough weight to feel your tip. Hugely popular with both headers and heelers.

The NearTight Cinch provides superior holding power, prevents cinchy horses from dodging off and is 6" wide at the sternum. Hermann Oak skirting sewn to a smooth shoe sole crepe making a curved cinch that will outlast many saddles. The buckles rotate on seatbelt webbing. Price is $189 www.thecorrector.net 816.625.0333

Tapadero

Cowboy Roper Saddle The latest X Series saddle design combines Reinsman’s famous DM Bars with an association style tree and a 3" horn.

The square skirted Rosewood leather saddle is handmade in Texas with a hand-stamped spider pattern and a rope border. Slotted brown iron and silver dot conchos with saddle strings trim the saddle.

This hard seat saddle comes in sizes 15" and 16". The New Cowboy Roper comes 1/2 Tooled (#4434115R) and is also available 100% Rough Out (#4431-315R).

More information and details specs available at www.reinsman.com or by visiting your local Reinsman dealer.

Practice heading skills anywhere with the Tapadero! Simply slip it on a foot and secure the adjustable heel strap to start roping. The Tapadero comes with one mini rope. Available in yellow, royal, black and pink. Check the Cactus Ropes Dealer Locator at www.cactusropes.com or call 800-SPIN WIN (800-774-6946) to find a dealer near you!

Dally Post Remote Control Saddle Horn?

This is not a futuristic concept. This is the remote control Dally Post option that operates your roping chute from your saddle. And if you had a Revolution Dally Post on your saddle, not only would you never have to wrap your rubber again, but you could also upgrade to the remote and get rid of the controller dangling from your britches.

The new Revolution Dally Post makes conventional roping saddle horns obsolete. And the solid rubber NevaWrap means you won’t have to search, ask, beg, steal, or borrow for rubber strips….Ever Again.

For more info visit DallyPost.RevRopes.com, or call us at 866.427.3876. Patents pending.

Reinsman

Lone Star Ropes The Launch of The Falcon Lone Star Ropes has launched its newest 4-strand rope, The Falcon. This rope features an ultra-fast feel with great body and perfectly balanced weight, and comes in both head and heel lays. The Falcon is quickly becoming one of Lone Star Ropes’ most popular sellers. For more information about Lone Star Ropes, visit www.lonestarropes.com or join them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LoneStarRopes.

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Classic Equine Introducing The Zone™ Saddle Pad Series By Classic Equine®, Powered By Zoombang™ Innovative Impact Products L.L.C. developed Zoombang to protect against forces formerly impossible to guard against with traditional materials. Zoombang is a lightweight polymer material. It is soft, comfortable, and supportive at rest. But on impact, the material instantly changes to behave as an elastic solid, dissipating and transferring energy from blunt force trauma, shock, vibration, and outside g-forces.

Zoombang provides unprecedented protection. It literally manages energy by dissipating and transferring it away from the body. Zoombang works to reduce injury and dramatically improve comfort for applications where protection is critical.

Zoombang is widely used for its protection against injury in contact sports, medical applications, and hazardous work environments. Zoombang protective gear is used by every team in the NFL. The NHL, MLB, NASCAR, and other high profile venues have found favor with the product for its ability to protect their elite athletes.

For the past year, Innovative Impact Products L.L.C. has worked closely with Cowboy Armour and Classic Equine® to develop a material specially designed for applications used to protect equine athletes and keep them in the game.

Hard, stiff materials such as PVC offer a reasonable degree of protection from impact, but they do not conform to the user and they are certainly not comfortable. Gels, open cell, and closed cell EVA foams provide comfort, but offer little protection against blunt force trauma. Zoombang performs as a viscous fluid material at rest where it flows and conforms to the anatomy providing comfort, cushioning, and support.

However, the visco-elastic material instantly reacts to sudden sheer forces like shock. Upon impact, it changes to an elastic solid, dissipating energy and reacting directly in proportion to the amount of energy applied.

Once the energy dissipates, the material instantly transforms back to its soft, semi-solid state.

In each new Zone series pad, a strategically placed, air vented Zoombang™ insert is surrounded by choice pad materials. Zone™ Series saddle pads are available in a Felt/Felt, Wool Top, Felt/Fleece and a Suede/Felt. Visit www.equibrand.com to learn more.

Corriente Saddles Corriente youth saddles are the best option for getting a quality saddle at a low price for children of all ages. All of our saddles are built on a wooden rawhide covered tree. Our association, roper and barrel saddles offer a deep seat that will hold your little ones in the seat, providing ride security and comfort.

All youth saddles come with everything featured in the photos. We would also like to thank the 70,000 plus customers that have purchased Corriente Saddles over the years.

Please visit our website at www.corrientesaddleco.com or contact us at 915.525.9009

Lil Blue Heeler The Lil Blue Heeler has been a great roping tool for several years and now it is even better. With a larger 9.6V battery, the Lil Blue Heeler runs stronger and lasts longer on a single charge. Get yours today!

406.761.5948 or grizzlysaddlery.com

Southwest Equine Want to save over 30% on feed? Check out the new feeder that Southwest Equine has to offer!

• Works like natural grazing • Stops waste by 30% or more.

• Stops your horse from eating too fast and not processing his feed properly • Easy for all to use • Veterinary and Horse Dentist approved and used For any question call 877.455.8757

RodeoVideo The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is the biggest event of the rodeo year. This fully indexed five-disc DVD set contains all 10 rounds and all events from the 2011 WNFR competition! www.RodeoVideo.com SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 41

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Martin Saddlery

Cashel New Lightweight Fly Sheet, Cashel© Company Fly season will soon be upon horse owners everywhere. The Lightweight Fly Sheet is a great new sheet that will help your horses, with heavyweight performance! The Lightweight Fly Sheet has all the benefits of the original, but is designed for use in warmer weather.

Your horse stays cool and comfortable while protected from the sun and annoying insects. A specially-designed wide belly strap offers enhanced fly protection. The unique Crusader design and contoured fit helps keep your horse cool, clean and protected. Search for the Lightweight Fly Sheet at www.cashelcompany.com

Pro Equine Relentless™ All Around Sport Boots-Hind Pro Equine Products has added a Relentless™ hind boot to match the popular front boots. The hind boots feature the same quality and streamlined fit as the front boots, but with a longer length and unique design specifically for hind legs. Tested by Trevor Brazile, the boots will be available this spring by themselves and in combo packs with front boots. www.proequineproducts.com

ShockWave The ShockWave perfect towing attachment is a must-have for any roper owning a Hot Heels, Heel-O-Matic, or any other training system.

The ShockWave gives the most realistic corner; all the while taming the shock felt by the heel horse when stopping the machines. It also diffuses over 1,000 lbs of load, thus saving the ATV transmission and the horse.

The ShockWave perfect tow system allows a roper to have longer practice sessions with more stress-free runs.

“I will never make another run on my machine without the ShockWave attached,” said Stuart Mitchell of Alabama.

Order your today at www.RopeSmart.com or www.PerfectTow.com or call 210.823.5386

Rickey Green Team Roping Saddle Martin Saddlery is proud to offer the Rickey Green Team Roper saddle, designed by champion team roper and renowned clinician Rickey Green. It is designed to enhance performance, and it helps ropers stabilize and balance during a run with less physical effort.

Engineered to keep the rider securely in contact with the saddle, even when getting up into roping position, this new saddle helps ropers ride and rope better. “I believe if you can stabilize your balance and be physically comfortable, you will catch more steers,” said Green.

Great for ropers of all ages, the specially designed ground seat offers a narrow and comfortable ride. The seat pocket helps absorb concussion and relieve strain to your back, hips, groin and knees. Rickey Green has won almost every major rodeo, including the National Finals Rodeo, and is a Bob Fiest Invitational Team Roping Champion.

He has dedicated the last 30 years to helping thousands reach their potential in the sport of team roping through his schools and DVDs. Now, with the development of the Rickey Green Team roper, he is able to extend his help even further by designing a saddle that gives ropers an added advantage. “One of the greatest opportunities of my career has been to be able to help people become better riders and ropers without actually interacting personally with them,” said Green. I would like to thank Martin Saddlery for helping me design a saddle that has helped and will continue to help so many ropers.”

Hot Heels Introducing the “Jen-Stick” as seen on Speedroping.com. Designed to block your shot when you are out of time heeling. Also now with an improved head and neck motion. Our machine has always been hard to cheat now it is impossible!

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B&W

Tarter Farm and Ranch

The Defender – Locking Gooseneck Coupler B&W Trailer Hitches have once again given the industry a better hitch. The Defender Locking Gooseneck Coupler has proven to gain the attention of user with several key aspects. These include: • Integrated Lock – Push button keyed lock helps secure your investment with an integrated theft deterrent. Lock your trailer coupler when coupled or uncoupled.

• Automatic Latch – Line up the ball, drop the trailer, and you’re on the road.

• Cone Shaped Coupler – Makes aligning and hooking up your trailer easier. Be within 2” of the ball and still couple your trailer!

• Increased Vertical Adjustment – Extra hole for even more adjustment!

• Claim your Defender today! Find out more at www.turnoverball.com

Electric Chute with Remote Headgate, Tailgate, and Pusher Bar This electric chute with remote headgate, tailgate, and rear pusher bar is a one-of-a-kind on the market.

Features an airoperated pusher bar, onboard battery with continuous 12V solar charging system, and full function 4-button remote. Can be used manually if so desired. Visit www.tarterfarmandranch.com to find a dealer near you! 877.274.7230 to learn more.

Classic Ropes

Bayou West Co.

Zoom™ Kid Rope The Zoom™ is specifically designed for young ropers just getting started or serious competitors in long-reaching dummy roping events. It has a feel that is also preferred by adults that need a smaller, lighter rope. The Zoom™ is slightly smaller in diameter than other lite ropes in the Classic® line, yet is made with the same four-strand CorTec™ technology that has become the choice of four-strand users. Size: 5/16" Full, 30' in length and comes extra soft. Look for the Zoom™ at your local Classic® rope dealer. Suggested Retail $35.95

Fusion-the blending of two or more materials. Bayou West Co. is proud to present THE FUSION saddle pad. The Fusion is the blending of our top quality 100% wool and our wool felt. This combination gives you awesome protection and comfort for your working horse. Along with the wool layers, this pad offers a one-piece contoured design with top-grade oiled leather on the withers, back, and wear leathers. The 100% wool on the bottom wicks away the moisture from your horse allowing the back to breathe better. The wool felt top completes the pad giving you a long lasting pad with a sharp, eye-appealing look. You and your horse will love the way this pad rides.

Check out our wide range of saddle pads at a dealer near you, www.bayouwest.com , or 713.823.8578.

CSI Saddle Pads The CSI Saddle Pad is the most technologically advanced pad that actually promotes better performance and increases comfort — now comes with a reversible 100% all natural wool liner saving you money on replacement liners. Visit our new, updated website at http://www.csipads.com or call 877.274.7230 to learn more.

Automated Roping Now use texting to advertise your next roping event!

Texting allows you to notify ropers within your area of your roping event or changes to your event. Call us and we will let you know how many ropers we have in your area.

Call 208.478.7673 for more information.

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Lucas Equipment

ClearSpan HD Buildings

Bale Unroller-2012 The new Lucas Bale Unroller was created to make feeding cattle and other animals around the farm simple and less labor intensive. The Lucas Bale Unroller has a weight capacity of 2,000 lbs. and can unroll up to a 5 ft. wide bale. Contact a Lucas Equipment Expert at 866.689.8904 to find a stocking dealer nearest you. Dealers wanted.

ClearSpan™ Fabric Structures now offers a heavy-duty line of American-made freestanding and ponywall buildings. ClearSpan HD Buildings can be easily customized to fit the needs of your equine facility with options such as end panels, custom covers, a large variety of sizes and other accessories, and carry an industry-leading 15 year warranty.

Clock Stopper The Clock Stopper is easy to use and very effective because it was designed to allow the heeler’s rope to be safely attached to the saddle horn and to take the jerk of the steer. Clock Stopper is now available in hair on hide and custom logos laser etched. Please find us on Facebook or contact us directly at 817.692.3474.

Cashel Cashel© Hay Bale Bag Keep things neat and tidy when you’re on the go. Tough, water-resistant 600 denier nylon protects hay from the elements while maintaining a cleaner truck, trailer, or barn.

Stainless steel grommets provide air holes to allow moisture to escape, keeping hay fresh. Zips on three sides for effortless hay insertion, plus a padded shoulder strap and carrying handles make it a cinch to tote. Single-hand handles on either end for loading. Visit www.cashelcompany.com or look for them at a dealer near you.

Red River Arena Red River Arena’s has changed the game in prepackaged arena specials. Red River now offers sheet metal lead-ups STANDARD in their Team Roping arena specials. Visit www.RedRiverArenas.com for more information and current specials.

Martin Saddlery Alpaca/Mohair Blended Breastcollar Martin Saddlery now offers a unique blended combination of 100% Mohair and 100% Alpaca fibers in a vintage Western style breastcollar.

This breastcollar features long lasting softness and comfort. It is naturally strong and durable, yet gives to encourage flexion and movement. The 2-1/2" wide, 27-strand breastcollar remains soft and pliable even under heavy use. Ask for one at your local Martin Saddlery retailer.

Suggested Retail $139.95

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Richie Industries Ritchie OmniFount Series Dependability, durability and reliability. Just a few reasons you can relax knowing you have a Ritchie automatic waterer.

Designed with simplicity and horses safety in mind, our waterers are easy to clean and maintain. You can have peace of mind knowing your horses will have fresh, clean water on demand 24 hours a day, even in the most severe winters. OmniFount series is the premier electically heated fountain on the market. The best of both worlds, OmniFounts blend technology from both traditional stainless steel units and the newest fully insulated poly to provide premier and reliable livestock fountains. Designed to withstand extreme cold temperature while remaining energy efficient, the OmniFount series is tough enough to withstand feedlot abuse.

Find out more at www.ritchiefount.com

Chute Help The front gate remote-release portion of the Chute Help automatic roping chute is not by any means a new product. However, when the front gate closes after the steer exits the roping chute, the rear gate opens automatically. The rear gate of the roping chute then closes behind the steer after it enters. The back gate latch mechanism keeps the steer from backing up in the roping chute. The energy to operate this simple mechanism is created by the animal entering the roping chute and depressing a platform, in the floor, down four inches.

The Chute Help roping chute is very easy on livestock and requires less manual labor. The Chute Help automatic roping chute can be placed virtually anywhere and still maintain the convenience of an automatic roping chute. One of the biggest advantages is that no high voltage electricity or compressed air is required.

The Chute Help automatic roping chute is available now. Find out more at chutehelp.com or call us at 855.248.8343

Classic Ropes New Classic Women’s & Men’s Caps & T-shirts Classic® caps and t-shirts come in a variety of styles and colors and range from traditional to trendy for men and women. Ask for men’s and women’s Classic® Rope tees and caps at your local Classic Rope dealer.

Reinsman X Series Tooled Headstalls by Reinsman Available as a Slide Ear (#8025R) or a Scalloped Browband (#8125R), these exquisitely hand tooled Rosewood leather headstalls are doubled and stitched for enhanced durability, with hand dyed and rubbed edges. Hand stamped shell crown adds a distinctive touch. Heavy weight polished silver star and gunmetal buckle adjustments and conchos top off this premium look.

The X Series Tooled Headstalls are also available in honey leather with silver sunburst conchos (#8026H & #8126H) and in chestnut leather with pistol conchos (#8024Q & #8124Q).

More information and details specs available at www.reinsman.com or by visiting your local Reinsman dealer.

FourQuarterCircle, LLC The BetterDally Saddle horn wrap produced by FourQuarterCircle, LLC is excited to announce that they now have a Black BetterDally wrap material. This NEW Black BetterDally material is one of a kind and we guarantee it will not ruin your ropes or jeans which is why so many of our customers have come to love our Red/Brown BetterDally wrap.

BetterDally also wanted to announce that for everyone who may have a BetterDally Saddle horn wrap or may be interested in one, when you are ready to replace the wear strip that comes in every BetterDally Saddle Horn wrap package, you do not have to replace the full package set. We offer just the BetterDally Wear Strips in packages of two for the great price of $22 a package, our full package sets are also at a great price of $28 each.

Just ask any one of our customers the difference between our dally wrap and others on the market! For more information or to order a BetterDally Saddle horn wrap please visit our website at www.dallywrap.com or call us at 800.299.8437.

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Classic Ropes

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Classic Roping Glove This Classic® glove has an optimum fit and comfort that won’t fatigue your hand. The body and finger tops, made of a spandex/neoprene combination, have an ergonomic cut.

Palm and finger bottoms are Amara synthetic leather, offering the toughest of leather without hardening when wet. Burn resistant material where your rope runs increases durability.

Cuffs are adjustable for a perfect fit. Available in sizes S, M, L, XL. Suggested Retail $21.95

New Green Plaid Legacy’s Now available at your local Classic Equine retailer, the new green and black plaid print. The patented Legacy System now adds this rich pattern to their variety of colored and patterned support boots. The trusted Legacy system is designed to mimic the natural ligament structures of the horse’s leg, reinforcing what nature intended. Offering the ultimate in shock absorption with its built-in splint pads and a patented Cradle Fetlock System, Legacy provides maximum support and protection along with the added benefit of a close fit. The Legacy System provides a new standard in quality, protection, support and durability.

Add style to functionality and have the best of both. Visit www.classicequine.com or your local Classic Equine dealer.

Cashel Dura-light Splint Boot by Cashel© Redesigned ultralightweight protective boot is ideal for the trail, exercise, or competition. Its close, clean fit provides protection to your horse’s inner splint bone and sesamoid. The Dura Lite® is constructed with a durable, yet lightweight outer shell that is water resistant and will not carry foxtails or stickers. Bound edges help keep out dirt and debris, plus round hook-and-loop closures make it secure and easy to apply and take off. Duralite Boots can be found at your Cashel dealer or visit www.cashelcompany.com.

Rattler Rope Viper™ The First Five-Strand Team Rope Rattler Ropes brings you the Viper, the first five-strand calf rope with a core.

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

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Martin Saddlery New Leather Braided Tack New for 2012, stunning Chocolate and Hermann Oak Harness braided headstalls and noseband from Martin Saddlery.

These pieces feature the fine detail, craftsmanship and durability that you expect only from Martin Saddlery. Any horseman will appreciate the look and feel of these high quality headstalls. Visit www.equibrand.com to search for all of the new styles of tack available through your local Martin strap and saddle dealer.

Rope Smart The all new 2012 line up of Pro Dally Wraps from RopeSmart feature the patented textured True Grab surface, as well a completely NEW Rope Saving compound.

On average ropers are saving 3-4 ropes for every Pro Dally Wrap they purchase, and with the all NEW low priced Pro Dally Wraps it is making the decision to change even more inviting. The New Pro Dally Wraps from RopeSmart.com feature a greater temperature range, softer feel, greater bite, and easier installation. Order yours today at www.RopeSmart.com, also be sure to check them out on FaceBook by searching RopeSmart.

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UPCOMING EVENT

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he weekend of April 6-8 Clovis, New Mexico will roll out the red carpet to welcome USTRC team ropers to the New Mexico Championships. Clovis understands the true meaning of family, tradition, hospitality, optimism and the cowboy lifestyle. The town of Clovis is a very supportive community that has always exhibited a strong moral character and personal perseverance. They have worked hard to make their lifestyle a prime example of what the ranching and equine traditions represent.

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actually happened the other way around. The “Clovis Man” received its name after bones, tools and spear points were discovered in 1929 near an archeological sight known as Blackwater Draw. In actuality the community of Clovis was named by the daughter of a railroad official who was studying the first Christian king “King Clovis.” It became incorporated into a township in May of 1909.

Located in an unending sea of waving prairie grass, stretching to the horizon in every direction, Clovis is a friendly and open community as big as the wide open skies and flowing prairie that surrounds it. The city takes

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pride in the fact it has spent years catering to the equine world and roping and rodeo has always been a major part of its vocabulary.

With a new indoor roper-friendly facility, the New Mexico Championships weekend will be wired with some good team roping, lots of fellowship and flair, good food and plenty of things to see and do. When the roping winds down in the afternoon there is Cannon Air Force Base, Hillcrest Park and Zoo, Blackwater Draw Museum and Archeological Sight, and Clovis Depot Model Train Museum to enjoy.

The warm, friendly, outgoing people of Clovis have a

genuine interest in what ropers love best and that is team roping. The New Mexico Championship will offer everything any roper could want for a fun-filled weekend of team roping and exploration of a new community. Clovis is geared up and planing to welcome ropers with open arms and loving hearts.

As the month of April unfolds make a point to mark your calendar for the weekend of April 6 through the 8.

The New Mexico Championships will kick into gear that weekend and it will be worth the haul to the Land of Enchantment just to participate. This is one roping you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss.

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Mississippi Championships May 4-6, 2012 Jackson, Mississippi Jackson Expo Center www.city.jackson.ms.us Steve and Sherry Judd 601/928-3218 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Hampton Inn 601/352-1700 Hotel K Red Roof Inn 800/843-7663 Hotel K Outback Steakhouse www.outbacksteakhouse.com Restaurant K Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Restaurant K Logan’s Roadhouse www.logansroadhouse.com Restaurant 50 / MARCH 2012

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K Steam Room Grille www.steamroomgrille.com Restaurant K Sonny Guy www.city.jackson.ms.us Golf K Jackson Grove Park Golf Course www.city.jackson.ms.us Golf K Fire Club www.fireclubjackson.com Entertainment K Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum www.msfame.com Entertainment K Tinseltown 411 Riverwind Dr, Jackson Entertainment K Mississippi Children’s Museum mississippichildrensmuseum.com Entertainment K MS Museum of Natural Science museum.mdwfp.com Entertainment

Ohio Classic May 12-13, 2012 Brookville, Ohio Circle G Arena www.circlegarena.us www.brookvilleohio.com Steve Rickly 740/969-2376 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Lees Inn and Suites – Richmond, Indiana 765/966-6559 Hotel K Market Street Cafe www.marketstreetunited.com Restaurant K Rob’s Restaurant & Catering www.robsrestaurant.com Restaurant K Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar www.buffalowildwings.com Restaurant K Cracker Barrel Old Country Store www.crackerbarrel.com Restaurant K Red Lobster Restaurants www.redlobster.com Restaurant K Texas Roadhouse www.texasroadhouse.com Restaurant K Forest Hills Country Club, Inc. www.fhcclub.com Golf K Brookville Community Theater brookvillecommunitytheatre.com Entertainment K Melody 49 Drive-In Theatre 937/833-5015 Entertainment K O’Rileys Tavern 937/833-1197 Entertainment K Buckhorn Tavern www.buckhorntavern.biz Entertainment K Indiana Football Hall of Fame www.indiana-football.org Entertainment

Cowboy Capital Classic May 18-20, 2012 Stephenville, Texas Lone Star Arena www.lonestararena.com www.stephenvilletexas.org USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Best Western Cross Timbers 254/968-2114 Hotel K Hard Eight Barbeque www.hardeightbbq.com Restaurant K Jake & Dorothy’s Cafe 254/965-5211 Restaurant K Montana Restaurant 254/968-5707 Restaurant K Agave Bar and Grill www.theagavegrill.com Restaurant K Bull Nettle Bar & Grill 254/918-0106 Restaurant K Legends Country Club 254/968-2200 Golf K Tejas Golf Course www.golflink.com Golf K City Limits www.citylimitstexas.com Entertainment K Bostock’s Billiards & Bar www.bostocks.com Entertainment K Rockin P Grill & Bar 254/968-5626 Entertainment K Stephenville Museum www.stephenville.com Entertainment K Cinemark Cinema 6 www.cinemark.com Entertainment K Cross Timbers Country Opry, Inc. www.countryopry.com Entertainment K Pigeon Road Shooting Range 254/968-8986 Entertainment

Kansas Championships May 18-20, 2012 Hutchinson, Kansas Kansas Fairgrounds www.kansasstatefair.com www.hutchgov.com Jeff Smith 620/921-5903 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center 620/669-9311 Hotel K Best Western Sundome 620/663-4444 Hotel K Comfort Inn 620/663-7822 Hotel K Grand Prairie Hotel www.grandprairiehotel.com Restaurant K Fazoli’s www.fazolis.com Restaurant

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K Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill www.applebees.com Restaurant K Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Restaurant www.lonestarsteakhouse.com K Cottonwood Hills Golf Club www.cottonwoodhills.net Golf K Prairie Dunes Country Club Golf www.prairiedunes.com K Carey Park Golf Course www.hutchgov.com Golf K Grand Slam Sports Bar & Grill Entertainment www.grandslamhutch.com K A Lorraine Tavern 620/662-6311 Entertainment K Kansas Kids Museum www.kansaskidsmuseum.com Entertainment K Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center www.cosmo.org Entertainment K Family Childrens Theatre www.familychildrenstheater.com Entertainment K Mall 8 Theatre www.dtmovies.com Entertainment K Salt City Splash Aquatic Center www.hutchrec.com Entertainment

North Country Classic May 26-28, 2012 Cannon Falls, Minnesota Simon Arena www.cannonfalls.org Kevin and Cynthia Tyvoll 715/262-3898 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info K Saratoga Inn 507/263-7272 Hotel K Caravan Inn 507/263-4777 Hotel K AmericInn 651/437-8877 Hotel K Hasting Regency Inn Hotel 651/438-8888 K Silver Belle Motel 651/437-9242 Hotel K Country Kitchen www.countrykitchenrestaurants.com Restaurant K Brewster’s Bar & Grill 507/263-5020 Restaurant K Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill www.applebees.com Restaurant K Cannon Golf Club, Inc. 507/263-3126 Golf K Cannon Falls Campground www.cannonfallscampground.com Entertainment K Vasa Museum 651/258-4281 Entertainment K Minnesota Air Guard Museum www.mnangmuseum.org Entertainment

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Chad Masters

Jade Corkill

Born: Nashville, Tennessee Current Residence: Lipan, Texas

Born: Fallon, Nevada Current Residence: Fallon, Nevada

USTRC Major Accomplishments • 2011 – US Open Champion • 2011 – Priefert US Open Tour Reserve Champion • 2010 – US Open Champion • 2010 – US Open Tour Reserve Champion • 2009 – US Open Preliminary Champion • 2008 – 3rd US Open • 2002 – 5th US Open

USTRC Major Accomplishments • 2011 – US Open Champion • 2011 – Priefert US Open Tour Champion • 2010 – US Open Champion • 2010 – US Open Tour Champion • 2009 – Open Preliminary Champion • 2006 – 5th US Open Champion • 2004 – 2nd US Open Champion

PRCA Major Accomplishments • PRCA Career Earnings: $1,228,740 • 2007 PRCA World Champion • 8 NFR Qualifications • 1 NFR Average Title

Chad Masters

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PRCA Major Accomplishments • Joined PRCA: 2006 • PRCA Career Earnings: $707,736 • 4 NFR Qualifications • 2006 PRCA Rookie of the Year (Heeler)

Jade Corkill

Quote “I’m glad to see all the major jackpots are taking part in the US Open Tour this year.”

For a complete listing of all qualified Open Tour ropers, please visit www.ustrc.com For an explanation of points, check the Format section of this magazine.

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Heart of Texas CHAMPIONSHIPS

$465,380 $311,545 $22,915 71.9%

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aco, Texas is the home of the Heart of Texas Championships. The event took place January 13-15, 2012 and was held at the Extraco Events Center. Ropers from all over made their way to Waco to compete at this great USTRC event.

The roping action began with the Open Division. Luke Brown from Morgan Mill, Texas and Brad Culpepper from Poulan, Georgia were the high team back. They caught their final steer in 7.20 seconds to bring their five-steer total to 33.99 seconds. That time gave them first place in the Average. They won $4,844, trophy Gist spurs and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second place went to Chace Thompson and Tee Luttrell with a time of 34.36 seconds on five steers. The third place finishers were Keven Daniel and Chase Tryan. Cory Smothers and Clay Schneider won the Incentive Average.

Caleb Smidt from Yorktown, Texas and his partner Jesy Austin from Flen Flora, Texas were the sixth call back to the short round. They posted a time of 6.49 seconds bringing their total on five steers to 36.40 seconds. That time gave them first place and paid them $7,690, trophy Gist spurs and

$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Cory Smothers and Clay Schneider and third place was Shane Williams and Austin.

Jason Nelson from Decatur, Texas drew into the the #13 Division and drew up with partner Kody Beach from Bryan, Texas. The team was high team back and finished the roping in first place with a time of 36.52 seconds on five steers. Second place in the roping was Lighting Aguilera from Athens, Texas and Wesley Thorp from Throckmorton, Texas. They won $5,435 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Casey Rice and Jesy Austin and fourth place went to Austin Robertson and Marcus Becerra.

The last roping of the day was the #12 Division. Tanner Green from Cotulla, Texas and Ty Arnold from Midway, Texas were the fourth call back to the short round. They roped their final steer in 8.45 seconds and took their four-head total to 33.10 seconds. They had already won the Incentive Average and were guaranteed $800 and trophy Gist buckles plus they were in the lead of the roping until the high team back roped.

Rebecca Neuhaus from Huntsville, Texas and Bobby Simmons

Open Luke S. Brown III (Morgan Mill, TX) / Brad Culpepper (Poulan, GA), 33.99 on 5, $4,844

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FLEX EARNINGS — Heart of Texas Championships, Waco, TX From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Jackie L. Hobbs ................Stephenville, TX ........$9,000 Bo M. McCraw..................Telephone, TX ............$6,000 Daniel Valek ....................Ennis, TX ..................$6,000 Darin Chick ......................Salado, TX ................$6,000 Jake B. Wagner ................Ravenna, TX ..............$6,000 Phil Doss ........................Springtown, TX ..........$6,000 Clay H. Schneider ............Thorndale, TX ............$5,000 Blake Wheeler ..................Flint, TX ....................$4,000 Cory L. Smothers..............Santo, TX ..................$4,000 Tanner Green....................Cotulla, TX ................$4,000 Ty Arnold ........................Midway, TX................$4,000 Blaine Greener ................Sealy, TX ..................$3,000 Bobby C. Simmons ..........Breckenridge, TX........$3,000 Brian H. Uptmore ............West, TX....................$3,000 Caleb Smidt ....................Huntsville, TX ............$3,000 Cedrick L. Offord ..............Desoto, TX ................$3,000 Chris Lobban....................Waxahachie, TX ........$3,000 Chris Maddox ..................Waxahachie, TX ........$3,000 Clay R. Rathkamp ............La Vernia, TX ............$3,000 Cody Hancock ..................Franklin, TX ..............$3,000 Cody Lane Kyle ................Crockett, TX ..............$3,000 Dale W. Detten ................Paige, TX ..................$3,000 Dave Roberts ..................Ft. Worth, TX..............$3,000 Donnie Lee ......................Fulshear, TX ..............$3,000 Donnie Walker ..................Bandera, TX ..............$3,000 Drew Elliott......................Franklin, TX ..............$3,000 Gary Campos ..................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Grant M. Turnbow ............Valley Mills, TX ..........$3,000 Jason D. Jurcik ..................Ennis, TX ..................$3,000 Jason Nelson ....................Decatur, TX................$3,000 Jesy Austin ......................Glen Flora, TX............$3,000 Jim C. Bynum ..................Forreston, TX ............$3,000 Jim C. Fletcher..................Springtown, TX ..........$3,000 Jordan Hunter ..................Ennis, TX ..................$3,000 Josh Palmer......................Frankston, TX ............$3,000 Keiston Gatson ................Fairfield, TX ..............$3,000 Larry D. Thaggard ............Wichita Falls, TX ........$3,000 Lighting N. Aguilera..........Athens, TX ................$3,000 Lucas A. Marbach ............Victoria, TX................$3,000 Mark D. Hancock ..............Coolidge, TX ..............$3,000 Mark D. Manning..............Normangee, TX..........$3,000 Matt T. Thornton ................Waco, TX ..................$3,000 Montrel Gilder ..................Dallas, TX..................$3,000 Quenten Andrews ............Lampasas, TX ............$3,000 Rebecca Neuhaus ............Huntsville, TX ............$3,000 Riley J. Williams ................Springtown, TX ..........$3,000 Shane A. Hill ....................Athens, TX ................$3,000 Sloan Kuehl......................Mart, TX....................$3,000 Stuart Lenoir ....................Groesbeck, TX............$3,000 Tate Elston ......................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Wesley J. Thorp ................Throckmorton, TX ......$3,000 Al Maag ..........................Ranger, TX ................$3,000 Carl D. Marsh ..................Liberty Hill, TX ..........$2,000 Cody Garrett ....................Bryan, TX ..................$2,000 Alton Walker ....................Conroe, TX ................$1,000

from Breckenridge, Texas were high team and finished the roping with a time of 32.17 seconds on four steers. That gave them first place and paid them $7,328, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Green and Arnold won $4,886 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place team was Wesley Troyer and Dylan Powell, while Cooper Robertson and Tyler Sieber finished in fourth place.

The #12 Gold Plus was the roping for Salado, Texas heeler Darin Chick. He had three call backs to the short round. His first attempt came with partner Lari Dee Guy from Abilene, Texas. They were 39.27 seconds on four and took the lead of the roping until Chick roped again. This time with Jackie Hobbs from Stephenville, Texas. After a run of 7.77 seconds Hobbs and Chick took the lead with a time of 36.42 seconds on four steers. Chick’s final attempt in the short round came at the second call back position with Quinten Andrews from Lampasas, Texas.

They were an 8.74 second run on the final steer and took the lead with a total time of 34.19 seconds on four steers. There was one team to rope, but it was a good one. Sloan Kuehl from Mart, Texas was heading for Stuart Lenoir from Grosbeck, Texas. They had roped consistently and outstanding all morning and just needed one more good run to cinch the Average title. They posted a time of 7.75 seconds in the short round and finished up with a four-steer total of 31.89 seconds.

That time gave them first place in the Average. The pair won $3,958, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Chick rode out of the arena with second, third,

Austin D. Robertson ..........Poolville, TX ..............$1,000 Austin Santikos ................Tomball, TX ..............$1,000 Bill P. McElroy ..................Aledo, TX ..................$1,000 Bill R. Crossan..................Alvarado, TX ..............$1,000 Bodee Gist ......................Purdon, TX ................$1,000 Brody Bellett ....................Silbee, TX..................$1,000 Buck W. Mallette ..............Winona, TX................$1,000 Cade H. Rice ....................Sealy, TX ..................$1,000 Caleb J. Ford ....................Ardmore, OK ............$1,000 Caleb J. Sanders ..............Cleburne, TX..............$1,000 Carter A. Gurrola ..............Ardmore, OK ............$1,000 Casey M. Rice ..................Sealy, TX ..................$1,000 Cody D. Atherton ..............Garrison, TX ..............$1,000 Cooper Robertson ............Perrin, TX ..................$1,000 Craig Stafford ..................Cleburne, TX..............$1,000 Danny N. Trowbridge ........Santa Anna, TX..........$1,000 David D. Fletcher..............Poolville, TX ..............$1,000 David Hammit..................Madisonville, TX ........$1,000 Dillon V. Brown ................Corsicana, TX ............$1,000 Donnie R. Clipper ............Huntsville, TX ............$1,000 Doyne Wofford..................Velma, OK ................$1,000 Dylan Powell ....................Huntsville, TX ............$1,000 Dylan Pugh......................Madisonville, TX ........$1,000 Dylon B. Garcia ................Bonham, TX ..............$1,000 Egan Boschee ..................Huntley, MT ..............$1,000 Heath Kocurek..................Sealy, TX ..................$1,000 Jake R. Weaver ................North Zulch, TX..........$1,000 Jeffery Pridgen ................Victoria, TX................$1,000 Jesse W. Wofford................Velma, OK ................$1,000 Junior Orefice ..................................................$1,000 Kelly Spikes......................Normangee, TX..........$1,000 Kirby L. Hill......................Corsicana, TX ............$1,000 Kody W. Beach..................Bryan, TX ..................$1,000 Kolby R. Miller..................Alba, TX ....................$1,000 Liz Richards ....................Bedias, TX ................$1,000 Logan C. Colbert ..............Dolores, CO ..............$1,000 Marcus L. Becerra ............Alvarado, TX ..............$1,000 Matt T. McDaniel ..............Granbury, TX..............$1,000 Michael L. Bailey ..............Weatherford, TX ........$1,000 Preston Tatum ..................Martindale, TX ..........$1,000 Rees Cash Taylor ..............Roby, TX....................$1,000 Rick W. Rosaschi ..............Gainesville, TX ..........$1,000 Robert L. Clipper ..............Huntsville, TX ............$1,000 Rusty Thornton..................Valley Mills, TX ..........$1,000 Ryan Fleming ..................Mexia, TX ..................$1,000 Shaun R. Berry ................Burleson, TX ..............$1,000 Stacy W. Kropik ................Midway, TX................$1,000 Steven A. Blain ................Ravenna, TX ..............$1,000 Terry E. Hagen..................Mexia, TX ..................$1,000 Todd A. Parish ..................Aledo, TX ..................$1,000 Twister G. Vinson ..............Hawley, TX ................$1,000 Tyler Sieber ......................Whitehouse, TX..........$1,000 Wesley Troyer....................Brownwood, TX ........$1,000 Will Rosser ......................Dublin, TX ................$1,000 Zane C. Murphy................Tolar, TX ....................$1,000

fourth and a big smile on his face. Clint Herrin and Phil Doss won the Incentive Average and the winners of the Century Bonus were Wallace Townsend and Mike Macy.

Clay Rathkamp from LaVernia, Texas teamed up with Lucas Marbach from Victoria, Texas to claim first place in the #11 Division. They were 7.17 seconds on their final steer to finish the roping with a time of 32.69 seconds on four steers. The win paid them $8,672, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jim Fletcher and Riley Williams and third place was Josh Palmer and Jim Bynum. The team of Preston Tatum and Egan Boschee won the Incentive Average.

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#15 Caleb Smidt (Huntsville, TX) / Jesy Austin (Glen Flora, TX), 36.40 on 5, $7,690 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12 Rebecca Neuhaus (Huntsville, TX) / Bobby C. Simmons (Breckenridge, TX), 32.17 on 4, $7,328 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Clay R. Rathkamp (La Vernia, TX) / Lucas Marbach (Victoria, TX), 32.69 on 4, $8,672 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

The #10 Division provided an exciting conclusion to the second day of team roping at the Heart of Texas Championships. Thirty teams came back to rope for more than $53,000 plus all the prizes. Dale Detten from Paige, Texas and Mark Manning from Normangee, Texas were fourth call back and roped their final steer in 9.76 seconds and finished the roping with a time of 36.74 seconds on four steers. That time landed them in first place. They won $10,146, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Donnie Lee and Jackie Hobbs. They won $6,340 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place team was Cody Kyle and Blake Wheeler and fourth place was Brian Uptmore and Gary Campos. The Incentive winners were Stacy Kropik and Ryan Fleming.

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The final day of team roping at the Heart of Texas Championships began with the #9 Division. Team ropers came to compete for over $66,000 in cash alone. Dave Roberts from Ft. Worth, Texas and Larry Thaggard from Wichita Falls, Texas qualified to the short round in the second call back position. They caught their final steer in 7.52 seconds and finished the roping with a time of 34.44 seconds on four steers. That time gave them first place in the Average.

They won $12,942 in cash, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Keiston Gatson from Fairfield, Texas and Montrel Gilder from Dallas, Texas. They earned $8,090 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Grant Turnbow and Matt Thornton and fourth was Chris Lobban and Jason Jurcik. The Incentive winners were Jake Wagner and Bo McCraw.

Daniel Valek from Ennis, Texas and Blaine Greener from Sealy, Texas were the high team back in the #8 Pick/Draw. They won the roping and took home $5,964, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was the team of Chris Maddox and Mark Hancock. They received $3,728, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place finishers were Tate Elston and Shane Hill. They won $2,982, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. n

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#9 Dave W. Roberts (Ft. Worth, TX) / Larry D. Thaggard (Wichita Falls, TX), 34.44 on 4, $12,942 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Daniel Valek, Jr. (Ennis, TX) / Blaine Greener (Sealy, TX), 22.02 on 3, $5,964 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Will Rogers CLASSIC

PHOTOS COURTESY OF 3 LAZY J PHTOGRAPHY

$330,540 $213,750 $11,869 68.3%

Open Quincy H. Kueckelhan (Bonham, TX) / Brady Norman (Springer, OK), 33.18 on 5, $2,800

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eam roping is a popular sport in Northern Oklahoma and especially around the Tulsa area. The Will Rogers Classic produced by Rope the Ozarks kicked into gear on February 3-5, 2012 and went off without a hitch. Team ropers enjoyed the competition inside the Tulsa Expo Ford Truck Coliseum.

The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division.

Quincy Kueckelhan from Bonham, Texas teamed up with Brady Norman of Springer, Oklahoma to win the Average. The pair roped five steers in 33.18 seconds and received $2,800 and points for the Priefert Open Tour. Second place was the Oklahoma team of Blake Hughes and Nick Rowland with a time of 33.78 seconds on five steers. Third place went to Clay Smith and Rowland. The Incentive winners of the roping were Hunter Munsell and Derrick Jantzen.

The champions of the #15 Division were Nicholas Thompson from Stillwater, Oklahoma and Brye Crites from Half Way, Missouri. They were 32.83 seconds on five steers and won $4,600, trophy bronc halters and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Brett Christensen from Alva, Oklahoma and Derrick Peterson from Stillwell, Kansas. Third place was Tyler Johnson and Peterson.

Brent Bartlett from Russellville, Arkansas and Ty Keener from Pryor, Oklahoma were the high team back in the #13 66 / MARCH 2012

Division. They roped their final steer in 7.29 seconds to finish the roping with a five steer total of 33.25 seconds. That time gave them first place in the Average and earned them $4,820, trophy bronc halters and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Dalton Vaughan and Derrick Peterson and third place was Chris Lance and Ross Turner.

The Oklahoma team of Joe Tignanelli and Thomas Smith came from the fifth call back position to finish first place in the Average of the #12. They were 29.29 seconds on four steers and earned $4,130, trophy bronc halters and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Josh Worley and Junior Macoubrie and third place went to Dwayne Clay and Shawn Trimble. The Incentive champions of the roping were Aaron Harvey and Bubba Reynolds from Kansas.

Don Smith and Jerry Ogden both from Oklahoma teamed up to win first place in the Average of the Gold Plus Division.

They were high team back and finished the roping with a time of 29.30 seconds on four steers. That earned them $3,740, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Shannon Morgan and Rocky Ross and third place was Bruce Barnett and Jim Huff. The Incentive winners were Keith Randolph and Chris Sutton.

Codie Williams and Ty Keener both from Oklahoma came

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#15 Nicholas G. Thompson (Stillwater, OK) / Brye R. Crites (Half Way, MO), 32.83 on 5, $4,600 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

FLEX EARNINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Will Rogers Classic, Tulsa, OK From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Ty J. Keener......................Pryor, OK................$1,0000 Waylon Thomason ............Heneryetta, OK ........$6,000 Rocky C. Ross ..................Warner, OK ..............$6,000 Joel Morrison....................Corning, IA ..............$6,000 Jim E. Huff ......................Berryville, AR............$6,000 Dan Tobin ........................Pickering, MO ..........$6,000 Chris Whitson ..................Huntsville, AR ..........$6,000 Shannon Morgan ..............Coweta, OK ..............$4,000 Mick L. Foreman ..............Rose, OK ..................$4,000 Marty Russell ..................Spavinaw, OK ..........$4,000 Jace D. Harris ..................Vilonia, AR................$4,000 Dustin A. Williams ............Grove, OK ................$4,000 Cody K. Conner ................Locust Grove , OK ....$4,000 Codie Williams..................Sapulpa, OK ............$4,000 Brent Hudson ..................Russellville, AR ........$4,000 Wade Leonard ..................Chelsea, OK..............$3,000 Tyler Wyrick ......................Wyandotte, OK..........$3,000 Thomas K. Smith ..............Barnsdall, OK ..........$3,000 Steve G. Mauldin ..............Beggs, OK ................$3,000 Ronnie W. Foshee..............Russellville, AR ........$3,000 Nicholas G. Thompson ......Stillwater, OK............$3,000 Mickey Clayton ................Pryor, OK..................$3,000 Melissa L. Holt..................St. Paul, KS ..............$3,000 Keith Randolph ................Edmond, OK ............$3,000 Jon Johnson......................Summers, AR............$3,000 Joe L. Tignanelli ................Talala, OK ................$3,000 Jerry Ogden......................Quinton, OK ............$3,000 James McAlester ..............Semeca, MO ............$3,000 Jake Stapp ......................Henryetta, OK ..........$3,000 Jake Cooper Clay ..............Sapulpa, OK ............$3,000 Jacob A. Alford..................Tishomingo, OK ........$3,000 Jack D. Foreman ..............Bixby, OK ................$3,000 Heath A. Philpot ..............Sallisaw, OK..............$3,000 Gus R. Myers....................Sedan, KS ................$3,000 Ethan L. Whitehouse ........Sapulta, OK ..............$3,000 Don Smith ......................Hodgen, OK..............$3,000 Derrick J. Peterson ............Stilwell, KS ..............$3,000 Darren Thompson..............Stillwater, OK............$3,000 Darren C. Springer............Newkirk, OK ............$3,000 Dalton L. Vaughan ............Louisburg, KS ..........$3,000 Clint Crane ......................Wister, OK ................$3,000 Chris Sutton ....................Ada, OK ..................$3,000 Cameron H. Free ..............Pawhuska, OK ..........$3,000 Brye R. Crites ..................Half Way, MO ............$3,000 Bruce Barnett ..................West Plains, MO........$3,000 Brent M. Bartlett ..............Russellville, AR ........$3,000 Brandon Mounce ..............Huntsville, AR ..........$3,000 Bobby D. Perkins ..............Ringling, OK ............$3,000 Ben A. Runyon ................Tallula, IL ................$3,000 Andres Munoz ..................Tulsa, OK..................$3,000

Chet W. Hockett ................Carey, KS..................$2,000 Bubba Reynolds ..............McLouth, KS ............$2,000 Wyatt Earp ......................Cushing, OK ............$1,000 Tyler Johnson....................Bucyrus, KS ..............$1,000 Tony Rankin ....................Danville, AR..............$1,000 Tanner L. Ward ................Wister, OK ................$1,000 Shawn C. Scott ................Soper, OK ................$1,000 Shawn A. Trimble ..............Coffeyville, KS ..........$1,000 Royce Cates ....................Huntington, AR ........$1,000 Randy R. Johnson ............Copan, OK................$1,000 Randy L. Harmon ............Mustang, OK ............$1,000 Peyton Holliday ................Lincoln, NE ..............$1,000 Paul Ross ........................Meeker, OK ..............$1,000 Paul J. Mays ....................Pawhuska, OK ..........$1,000 Paul Hefner ......................Bixby, OK ................$1,000 Marquise K. Eason ............Kansas City, KS ........$1,000 Manuel Segura ................Crescent, OK ............$1,000 Lane M. Pruitt ..................Clinton, AR ..............$1,000 Klint J. Gideon ..................Eufaula, OK ..............$1,000 Kevin Hutchins ................Coweta, OK ..............$1,000 Junior Macoubrie ..............Paola, KS..................$1,000 Josh K. Worley ..................Brighton, MO............$1,000 John D. Nichols ................Trenton, TX................$1,000 Joe Webb..........................Lindsay, OK ..............$1,000 Hunter C. Munsell ............Woodward, OK..........$1,000 Harold Shelton ................Peru, KS ..................$1,000 Dwayne A. Clay ................Sapulpa, OK ............$1,000 Dustin R. Hicks ................Sperry, OK ................$1,000 Don Enyart ......................Seneca, MO ..............$1,000 Don B. Jones ....................Wagoner, OK ............$1,000 Danny Ruggles ................Hackett, AR ..............$1,000 Cooper A. Bruce ..............Springer, OK ............$1,000 Cody L. Camerer ..............Ada, OK ..................$1,000 Clint E. Gardner................Salina, OK ................$1,000 Clay Myers ......................Okay, OK ..................$1,000 Clay Earnest ....................Okemah, OK ............$1,000 Chris Lance ......................Mena, AR ................$1,000 Charlie Waters ..................Dover, OK ................$1,000 Caleb Sebo ......................Spiro, OK..................$1,000 Bruce Krebbs....................Pawhuska, OK ..........$1,000 Brett Williams ..................Noble, OK ................$1,000 Brett D. Christensen..........Alva, OK ..................$1,000 Brad D. Dickson................Covington, OK ..........$1,000 Bobby D. Pugh ................Quinton, OK ............$1,000 Andy M. Smallwood ..........Coffeyville, KS ..........$1,000 Amanda B. Jones ..............Mulvane, KS ............$1,000 Alan J. Reynolds................Sawyer, OK ..............$1,000 Aaron Harvey ..................Tonganoxie, KS ........$1,000 A.J. Horton ......................Stigler, OK ................$1,000

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from second call back position to win first place in the Average of the #11 Division. They were 30.80 seconds on four steers and earned $5,840, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place in the Average went to Heath Philpot and Rocky Ross and third place was Dustin Williams and Marty Russell. Williams and Russell also won the Incentive Average.

Cody Conner from Locust Grove, Oklahoma teamed up to with Ty Keener from Pryor, Oklahoma to win first place in the Average of the #10 Division. They also won the Incentive Average. The pair took home $7,750, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles, trophy Gist buckles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Chris Whitson and Jim Huff both from Arkansas. The third place team was Clint Crane and Jake Stapp.

Ronnie Foshee from Russellville, Arkansas and Jace Harris from Victoria, Arkansas came from the second call back position to win the Average of the #9 Division.

They were 33.65 seconds on four steers and won $9,310, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex

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#12 Joe L. Tignanelli (Talala, OK) / Thomas K. Smith (Barnsdall, OK), 29.29 on 4, $4,130 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each #13 Brent M. Bartlett (Russellville, AR) / Ty J. Keener (Pryor, OK), 33.25 on 5, $4,820 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 Codie Williams (Sapulpa, OK) / Ty J. Keener (Pryor, OK), 30.80 on 4, $5,840 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Earnings. Second place in the Average went to the Incentive Average winners Dan Tobin and Joel Morrison. The team won $6,020, trophy Gist buckles and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The third place finish went to Gus Myers and Cameron Free from Kansas and Oklahoma.

The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw.

Waylon Thomason was the star of the roping. He heeled his way into a first and second place finish. The team of Melissa Holt and Thomason won first place in the roping and took home $5,440, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Bobby Perkins and Thomason and third place went to Ethan Whitehouse and Chris Whitson. The curtain dropped on the Will Rogers Classic and producers Kevin and Annie Hall and Rope the Ozarks was pleased with the production and the turn out. n 68 / MARCH 2012

#10 Cody K. Conner (Locust Grove, OK) / Ty J. Keener (Pryor, OK), 29.92 on 4, $6,950 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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#9 Ronnie W. Foshee (Russellville, AR) / Jace D. Harris (Vilonia, AR), 33.65 on 4, $9,310 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Melissa L. Holt (St. Paul, KS) / Waylon Thomason (Heneryetta, OK), 22.93 on 3, $5,440 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Valley of the Sun CHAMPIONSHIPS

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he Valley of the Sun Championships held at the Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds in Casa Grande, Arizona is a new event for the USTRC this year. The roping took place on February 3-5, 2012 and welcomed team ropers from all over to compete for some Open Chance E. Kelton (Mayer, AZ) / Tom Bill Johnson (Kirkland, AZ), 42.71 on 5, $1,996 great prizes and wonderful payout.

The event began with the Open Division.

Chance Kelton from Mayer, Arizona teamed received $6,754, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex up with Tom Bill Johnson of Kirkland, Arizona to win first place Earnings. Second place was Jamie Lee Singletary and Ryan in the Average. The duo turned in a time of 42.71 seconds on Powell and third place was Tel Flewelling and John Paul Garcia. five steers and won $1,996 plus points for the Priefert Open The final roping of the first day of competition at the Valley Tour. Second place in the Average went to Ethan Shelley from of the Sun Championships was the #12 Division. The Arizona Gila, New Mexico and Cole Jackson from Animas, New Mexico. team of Anthony Calmelat from Tucson and Dwight Sells from The third place finishers were also the Incentive champions, as Chinle partnered up to win first place in the Average. They Tanner Baldwin from Vail, Arizona and Tyler Getzwiller from were 30.67 seconds on four steers and won $4,956, trophy Gist Scottsdale teamed up to accomplish this feat. buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place Cody Davenport from Sierra Vista, Arizona teamed up with went to Dennis Cook and George Aros. Third place was Jackson to win first place in the Average of the #15 Division.

Kenneth McClaran and Rick Stock while fourth place was They were 43.40 seconds on five steers and earned $4,318, Dennis Nowlin and Clay Parsons. The Incentive winners were trophy Gist Buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Reginald Tso and Marshall Gregg.

Second place was Baldwin and Getzwiller with a time of 43.64 Buddy Rose of Yuma, Arizona teamed up with Joe seconds on five steers. The third place finishers were Brooks Getzwiller from Gila Bend, Arizona to win first place in the Dahozy and Preston Williams.

Average of the Gold Plus. The pair roped four steers in 33.81 The #13 Division was exciting right down to the last team. seconds to win $2,660, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in Clay William Ullery from Two Hills, Alberta, Canada teamed up USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Bobby with Frankie Martinez from Tucson, Arizona. The team Felkins from Florence, Arizona and Mike Clancy from Queen qualified to the short round in the second call back position.

Creek, Arizona. The third place team was Jerry Lilly and Brett They finished with a time of 43.47 seconds on five steers and Hanson. Lilly and Hanson also won the Incentive Average. earned the first place prizes and awards. Ullery and Martinez The win of the #11 Division went to the team of David Auhi 72 / MARCH 2012

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#15 Cody D. Davenport (Sierra Vista, AZ) / Cole Jackson (Animas, NM), 43.40 on 5, $4,918 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

FLEX EARNINGS - Valley of the Sun Championships, Casa Grande, AZ From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Cody Goklish ....................Whiteriver, AZ............$7,000 Jerry B. Lilly ....................Gilbert, AZ ................$7,000 Arianna Assini ..................Oracle, AZ ................$6,000 Brett Hanson....................Casa Grande, AZ ......$6,000 Cody D. Davenport............Sierra Vista, AZ ..........$5,000 Steven Daniels ................Casa Grande, AZ ......$5,000 Brock Kipp ......................Las Cruces, NM ........$4,000 Chance C. Hunter ............Chinle, AZ ................$4,000 Dwight Sells ....................Chinle, AZ ................$4,000 Frankie Martinez ..............Tucson, AZ ................$4,000 Homer Garza....................Mesquite, NM............$4,000 Joe B. Getzwiller ..............Gila Bend, AZ............$4,000 Justin R. Gonzales ............Las Vegas, NM ..........$4,000 Kurt Lorensen ..................Sebeka, MN ..............$4,000 Marshall Gregg ................Whiteriver, AZ............$4,000 Reginald Tso ....................Phoenix, AZ ..............$4,000 Tom C. Kaufman ..............Winslow, AZ ..............$4,000 Buddy Rose......................Yuma, AZ ..................$3,000 Anthony Calmelat ............Tucson, AZ ................$3,000 Austin T. Woods ................Newberg, OR ............$3,000 Bobby Felkins ..................Florence, AZ..............$3,000 Bobby Flores ....................Oracle, AZ ................$3,000 Brandon Johnson ..............Nebraska City, NE......$3,000 Clay William Ullery............Two Hills, AB ............$3,000 Clifford Stephens ..............Glenwood, IA ............$3,000 Cole Jackson ....................Animas, NM ..............$3,000 Dale Cureton....................Douglas, AZ ..............$3,000 Dan C. Wittwer ................Dawson, NE ..............$3,000 David E. Auhl ..................Tucson, AZ ................$3,000 Dee E. Curry ....................Chandler, AZ ............$3,000 Don Kimble......................Douglas, AZ ..............$3,000 Erickson Littleben ............Kayenta, AZ ..............$3,000 Jamie Lee Singletary ........Surprise, AZ ..............$3,000 Kade Elkins ......................Grants, NM ..............$3,000 Leon Nez ........................Chinle, AZ ................$3,000 Levi J. Gallego ..................Tucson, AZ ................$3,000 Michele R. Hensche Spurling ..Phoenix, AZ ..............$3,000 Mike Clancy ....................Queen Creek, AZ ......$3,000

Norbert Charley ................Aztec, NM ................$3,000 Ryan N. Powell ................Caldwell, ID ..............$3,000 Steve Mikitish ..................Tucson, AZ ................$3,000 Tanner Baldwin ................Vail, AZ ....................$2,000 Tyler J. Getzwiller ..............Scottsdale, AZ ..........$2,000 Bode W. Baize ..................Anthony, NM ............$1,000 Britt R. Parker ..................Palo Verde, AZ ..........$1,000 Brooks R. Dahozy ............Window Rock, AZ ......$1,000 Butch H. Jacobs ................Marana, AZ ..............$1,000 Cadee Tew........................Weatherford, TX ........$1,000 Cheyenne M. Sherwood ....Grace, ID ..................$1,000 Clay Parsons ....................Marana, AZ ..............$1,000 Corban M. Livingston........El Paso, TX ................$1,000 Dallen V. Gunter................McCammon, ID ........$1,000 Dennis C. Nowlin ..............Stanfield, AZ ............$1,000 Dennis L. Cook ................Duncan, AZ ..............$1,000 George P. Aros ..................Picacho, AZ ..............$1,000 Gerardo Valenzuela............Sahuarita, AZ ............$1,000 Jody L. Patten ..................Taylor, AZ..................$1,000 John A. Montgomery ........Casa Grande, AZ ......$1,000 John Arviso ......................Ft. Wingate, NM ........$1,000 John E. Robertson ............Augusta, MT..............$1,000 John Paul Garcia ..............Springer, NM ............$1,000 Kenneth R. McClaran ........Taylor, AZ..................$1,000 Leigh Y. Sherwood ............Grace, ID ..................$1,000 Nate Peterson ..................San Simon, AZ ..........$1,000 Neil E. Main ....................Casa Grande, AZ ......$1,000 Peter J. Pingert ................Casa Grande, AZ ......$1,000 Preston Williams ..............Casa Grande, AZ ......$1,000 Rick L. Stock ....................Taylor, AZ..................$1,000 Rider C. Kiesner................Granbury, TX..............$1,000 Rod McFadden ................Vulcan, AB ................$1,000 Roger Gishie ....................Holbrook, AZ ............$1,000 Scott Hall ........................Gilbert, AZ ................$1,000 Seth B. Kent ....................Casa Grande, AZ ......$1,000 Steve S. Sherwood............Grace, ID ..................$1,000 Tel O. Flewelling ..............Lacombe, AB ............$1,000

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from Tucson, Arizona and Steven Gaona from Winkelman, Arizona with a time of 31.85 seconds on four steers. They won $7,974, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the team of Tso and Gregg and third place went to the team of John Arviso and Dwight Sells. The Incentive champions were Justin Gonzales and Brock Kipp.

Gonzales and Kipp carried winning ways into the #10 Division. They were 35.52 seconds on four steers and earned $7,062, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Leon Nez and Cody Goklish. The third place team was Cody Davenport and Nate Peterson. Chance Hunter and Roger Gishie won the Incentive Average.

The final day of competition at the Valley of the Sun Championships began with the All-Girl Division. The team of Brenna Post and Katie Leibold took first place in

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#12 Anthony Calmelat (Tucson, AZ) / Dwight Sells (Chinle, AZ), 30.67 on 4, $4,956 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11 David E. Auhl (Tucson, AZ) / Steven O. Gaona (Winkelman, AZ), 31.85 on 4, $7,974 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

the Average. Second place was Cindy Little and Michelle Rezzonico and third place was Mandy Sproul and Leibold.

Chance Hunter from Chinle, Arizona and Cody Goklish from Whiteriver, Arizona finished first place in the Average of the #9 Division. They were 41.21 seconds on four steers and won $5,696, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Tom Kaufman from Winslow, Arizona heeled his way into a second and third place finish with headers Dee Curry and Kurt Lorensen respectively. Fourth place went to 74 / MARCH 2012

Jerry Lilly and Scott Hall. The winners of the Incentive Average was the team of Brandon Johnson and Dan Wittwer.

The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw and it provided the perfect conclusion to a great weekend of USTRC team roping. Michele Hensche Spurling and Steve Mikitish finished first place in the Average. They won $3,820, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Arianna Assini and Bobby Flores and third place was Norbert Charley and Levi Gallego. n

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#10 Justin R. Gonzales (Las Vegas, NM) / Brock Kipp (Las Cruces, NM), 35.52 on 4, $7,062 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9 Chance C. Hunter (Chinle, AZ) / Cody Goklish (Whiteriver, AZ), 41.21 on 4, $5,696 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Michele R. Hensche Spurling (Phoenix, AZ) / Steve Mikitish (Tucson, AZ), 33.49 on 3, $3,820 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Top Ten #1-2 Headers 2011 Hometown

Roper

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win

Sherry E. Harlan

Giddings, TX

2

$2,524

Janet F. Stover

Rusk, TX

2

$996

Crossfire Productions Affiliate #6

$548

Heidi Banks

Summerville, GA

1

$980

North Alabama Championships #8 Pick/Draw

$980

Terry E. Wilkerson

Raliegh, NC

5

$880

NTRL USTRC Affiliate Sanford, NC #8

$328

Mac B. Carty

Montrose, CO

1

$774

Spanish Trails Classic #8 Pick/Draw

$774

Elizabeth Rosser

Sanford, NC

4

$676

NTRL USTRC Affiliate Sanford, NC #9

$326

3

$645

Lasso Del Norte All Girl

$350

1

$605

Mountaineer Classic #8 Pick/Draw

$605

Caylin Rae Chumley Hesperus, CO Sarah Montgomery Petersburg, OH

Big Loop Big Money Tour Affiliate #8 Pick/Draw

$1,369

Kelby McCall

Lufkin, TX

2

$560

Crossfire Productions Finals Affiliate #8 Preliminary

$460

David D. Noble

Williams Valley, OR

1

$547

Big Loop Big Money Tour Affiliate #9

$547

Out of 256 total #1-2 Headers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

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Top Ten #10 Heelers 2011 Roper

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Hometown

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win

Jade R. Corkill

Fallon, NV

21

$54,817

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$38,150

Travis L. Graves

Morgan Mill, TX

16

$45,163

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$20,700

Clay O. Cooper

Gardnerville, NV

7

$31,335

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$15,650

Cory Petska

Lexington, OK

7

$12,336

South Texas Championships Open

$2,661

Kory Koontz

Sudan, TX

8

$11,993

19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Roping Open

$4,130

Caleb C. Twisselman

Santa Margarita, CA

11

$11,968

19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Roping Open

$5,216

Justin W. Davis

Cottonwood, CA

11

$11,509

19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Roping Open

$7,825

Patrick A. Smith

Lipan, TX

12

$10,840

Cinch USTRC NFTR Open Preliminary

$2,450

Adam G. Plyler

Pageland, SC

16

$10,145

Southeast Regional Finals Open

$2,500

Brad D. Culpepper

Poulan, GA

13

$10,130

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

$5,250

Out of 65 total #10 Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011 Ropers in blue were on list last year

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Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Hometown Las Vegas, NM

Brandon J. Gonzales Seboyeta, NM Bay Minette, AL Zak R. Dobbins

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win

20

$20,826

Southwest Regional Finals #11 Shoot-Out

8

$14,564

Cinch USTRC NFTR US Open

32

$14,289

Eastern Regional Finals #12 Shoot-Out

$5,000 $11,150 $2,858

Ethan Cory

Hico, TX

16

$13,918

Cinch USTRC NFTR #13 Shoot-Out

$10,000

Steve S. Sherwood

Grace, ID

5

$13,004

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$9,700

John W. Chaves

Los Alamos, CA

3

$11,230

11th Annual Lucky 777 #15

$9,000

Kaleb E. Driggers

Albany, GA

17

$10,726

Southwest Regional Finals Open

$1,676

Tyler Barton

Buckner, AR

3

$8,640

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$8,450

K. C. Curtis

Monroe, UT

2

$7,180

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Preliminary

$7,000

Lane Siggins

Ruidoso Downs, NM

10

$6,851

19th Annual Sandhills Invitational Roping Open

$2,775

Out of 208 total #9 Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011 Ropers in blue were on list last year

Top Ten Elite #8 & #8 Heelers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win

Rodney D. Melton

Fitzpatrick, AL

24

$44,965

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

Seth T. Hall

Fair Acres, NM

13

$40,615

Cinch USTRC NFTR #13 Shoot-Out

$39,350

Brady Norman

Springer, OK

23

$23,713

Pay Day Extravanganza #13

$14,000

Trey Carter

Pasadena, TX

11

$23,467

Sweetest Loop Breast Cancer Affiliate #13

J. W. Nelson

Alta, IA

5

$22,795

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

Gage Williams

Foster, OK

12

$21,339

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$14,500

Caleb Anderson

Mocksville, NC

11

$21,005

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$18,150

Troll H. Tettenhorst

Jacksonville, TX

5

$20,266

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Shoot-Out

$8,500

Brent Ivy

Amarillo, TX

23

$19,706

Cinch USTRC NFTR #15 Shoot-Out

$4,250

Brad S. Amos

Sulphur Springs, AR

13

$17,069

2011 SuperBowls #15 SuperBowl

$5,259

$34,050

$8,440 $9,450

Out of 433 total #8 Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011 Ropers in blue were on list last year CONTINUED ON PAGE 78 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 77

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Top Ten Elite #7 & #7 Heelers 2011 Hometown

Roper

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win

11

$48,453

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Shoot-Out

$39,050

Groesbeck, TX

3

$45,507

Cinch USTRC NFTR #11 Shoot-Out

$42,400

Dustin K.Searcy

Mooreland, OK

16

$44,397

Cinch USTRC NFTR #13 Shoot-Out

$17,150

Brye R. Crites

Halfway, MO

32

$42,467

Cinch USTRC NFTR #13 Shoot-Out

$21,450

Cole S. Sherwood

Grace, ID

25

$38,499

Cinch USTRC NFTR #11 Shoot-Out

$21,025

Junior L. Macoubrie

Paola, KS

40

$28,876

Lone Star Regional Finals #12 Gold Plus

$5,503

Wesley J. Thorp

Throckmorton, TX

31

$28,452

Open & Wicked 13 #13

$5,960

Charlie F. Madison

Fort Scott, KS

33

$25,884

Eastern Regional Finals #10 Shoot-Out

$4,476

Brad Thurman

Llano, TX

24

$25,784

Sweetest Loop Breast Cancer Affiliate #13

$5,630

Dale R. Martin

Cleveland, TN

53

$22,649

Southeast Regional Finals #12 Gold Plus

$4,649

Mark E. Ward

Petal, MS

Stuart D. Lenoir

Out of 665 total #7 Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

Top Ten Elite #6 & #6 Heelers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Best Win

Best Win Amount Won

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

$100,000

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Justin D. Storms

Nathrop, CO

3

$100,160

David D. Fletcher

Poolville, TX

15

$67,480

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

$46,600

Slick H. Robison

Weatherford, TX

4

$65,380

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

$60,000

4

$51,670

Lariat Bowl #11 Lariat Bowl

$50,000

21

$44,364

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

$15,450

8

$30,347

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

$25,000

10

$30,104

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

$25,200

Bryan, TX

5

$28,922

Cinch USTRC NFTR #12 Shoot-Out

$21,250

Roy Dee Fort

Lovington, NM

2

$28,000

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping #11 capped at 6

$27,500

Jim E. Huff

Berryville, AR

29

$25,407

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

Thomas Savage

Calhoun, LA

Clay B. Sieber

Arp, TX

Nick R. Nichols

Boulder, WY

Ferlin Charley

Albuquerque, NM

Kody Beach

$3,550

Out of 1,363 total #6 Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

Top Ten Elite #5 & #5 Heelers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win Amount Won

Best Win

Jeremy Michaelis

Mercer, MO

16

$56,333

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

John H. Koyle

Chubbuck, ID

10

$36,125

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

$21,250

Sam Massey

Wills Point, TX

4

$34,741

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

$26,050

Bradley P. Johnson

Fox, OK

10

$30,606

Cinch USTRC NFTR #11 Shoot-Out

$14,000

Andy M. Smallwood

Coffeyville, KS

14

$30,477

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

$15,600

Gary B. Jacobs

Vernon, TX

24

$25,657

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

Tanner L. Ward

Wister, OK

Gary Campos

Stephenville, TX

Linden L. Stueve

Olpe, KS

Dustin B. McAtee

Laverne, OK

$46,200

6

$24,282

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

19

$20,398

Lariat Bowl #11 Lariat Bowl

4

$18,215

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Preliminary

17

$17,825

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Gold Plus Shoot-Out

$7,950 $20,800 $3,000 $11,300 $7,100

Out of 2,838 total #5 Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

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Top Ten Elite #4 & #4 Heelers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Blake Wheeler

Flint, TX

Cody D. Garrett

Bryan, TX

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Stanley K. Washington Tahlequah, OK Vinita, OK Cash W. Socia

Best Win

Best Win Amount Won

11

$33,038

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

$25,750

8

$30,154

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

$20,600

2

$21,310

Cinch USTRC NFTR #8 Shoot-Out

$18,100

3

$18,200

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

$13,900

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

$10,300

Merrill V. Bond

Rocky Ford, CO

10

$13,843

Ray Black

Clarksville, AR

14

$13,529

Cinch USTRC NFTR #10 Shoot-Out

$5,150

Richard A. Garcia

Notasulga, AL

31

$13,421

Florida Panhandle Classic #10

$1,750

Alonzo R. Begay

Indian Wells, AZ

3

$12,296

Cinch USTRC NFTR #8 Shoot-Out

Anthony E. Stafford

Southport, FL

15

$12,060

NTRL/USTRC Affiliate Pensacola, FL #10 Pick/Draw

$3,000

Roger L. Hinrichs

Little Rock, IA

8

$11,716

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Shoot-Out

$6,950

$11,300

Out of 3,404 total #4Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

Top Ten #3 Heelers 2011 Roper

Hometown

Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win

Best Win Amount Won

Jase Holder

Soper, OK

4

$9,790

Guthrie Shoot-Out Championships Fri #8

$4,715

Ted Kelton

Atlanta, TX

4

$6,402

Cinch USTRC NFTR #8 Shoot-Out

$5,300

Dave G. Robertson

Perrin, TX

13

$5,118

Pay Day Extravanganza #10 #8 Incentive

$1,615

John P. Emerson

Rusk, TX

5

$4,514

Crossfire Productions Finals Affiliate #6 Shoot-Out

$2,438

Bill Cantwell

Harper, TX

7

$4,211

Big Loop Big Money Tour Affiliate Finals #8 Pick/Draw

$2,523

Stetson G. Clawson

Blanchard, OK

2

$2,940

Will Rogers Classic #9

$2,860

David A. Kramer

New Richmond, WI

2

$2,459

Iowa Championships #8 Pick/Draw

$2,121

Buddy Wagstaff

Tatum, TX

4

$2,362

Crossfire Productions Finals Affiliate #6 Preliminary

$1,338

Jim J. Thell

Wrenshall, MN

3

$2,117

Iowa Championships #8 Pick/Draw

$1,120

Ashley N. Taylor

Osborne, KS

8

$2,034

Kansas Championships #9

$890

Out of 1,136 total #3 Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Afiliate roping in 2011

Top Ten #1-2 Heelers 2011 Number Total of Checks Amount Won

Best Win Amount Won

Roper

Hometown

Cole Roberson

Bee Branch, AR

2

$911

Cinch USTRC NFTR #9 Preliminary

$500

Carly Strickland

Hortense, GA

2

$839

NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Marianna, FL #8

$479

Michael D. Melton

Warrenton, MO

1

$825

Iowa Championships #8 Pick/Draw

$825

Kimberly Breyo

Galway, NY

3

$727

NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Campbell, NY #8

$375

Jeff Walkowe

Mountain Grove, MO

1

$600

LubriSyn Big Ticket Series #8 Saddle

$600

Gabby J. Cunningham

Chelsea, AL

1

$285

Alabama Championships All Girl

$285

Lenore Stephey

Kingman, AZ

1

$253

Pine Country Classic All Girl

$253

Bobbie J. Riggs

Bapchule, AZ

1

$250

Turquoise Classic All Girl

$250

Cansas Graham

Cleveland, NC

2

$200

NTRL 2011 Finals All Girl

$200

Marsha Mallette

Braxton, MS

1

$184

Mississippi Classic Cruel Girl

$184

Best Win

Out of 156 total #1-2 Heelers who entered a Sanctioned or Affiliate roping in 2011

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Dear Ropers, Do you feel like a million dollars?

That is exactly what the USTRC is about to bestow on all of its competing members in 2012. Not to feel like a million dollars, but to present all of you collectively with an actual million dollars in cash! This is a game changer, as it far exceeds anything that has ever been done at the USTRC since the invention of the Shoot-Out. The consequences are going to be truly revolutionary.

Why? Because instead of you, the roper, contributing added money to the National Finals Shoot-Out Fund, that money will now be provided solely by the USTRC, and it’s guaranteed to be a minimum of One Million Dollars! From here on out, not one dime of your entry fees will go toward added money at the National Finals of Team Roping (NFTR).

For those of you who are unclear on how huge payouts at the NFTR have been previously generated, here is a quick reminder. A critical aspect of USTRC’s success was to create a National Finals event unsurpassed in the amount of money awarded to its National Champions.

That goal has been accomplished, signified by the fact that for the last 11 years, over one million dollars of added money has magnified the incredible purses at the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

Until now, a large portion of that money has come from the roper, in the form of a five percent contribution coming

out of your entry fees at every USTRC sanctioned roping. Your contributions helped to build the National Finals of Team Roping into the sport’s premier event – the largest and richest team roping in the world. In appreciation for all you’ve done, the USTRC is stepping up to contribute all of the added money, and we guarantee to add one million dollars to the NFTR purse.

This commitment demonstrates how much faith the USTRC has in this sport and its members. But what exactly does this pledge mean to you? It means cash purses at every sanctioned event will dramatically increase. Based on roper contributions in 2011, over $750,000 more cash will be paid out at sanctioned events per season, without you having to lift a financial finger.

That’s the new deal, the revolution USTRC is initiating right now.

But the roper is not the only beneficiary. The business of producing team ropings is not an easy road to travel. USTRC producers have a substantial commitment in time, effort and money for every roping they put on, with no guarantee to earn a profit. And ropers, they do HAVE to earn a profit, or they will not be in this business very long. So the USTRC further pledges support of the unsung heroes of our business – the producers.

You may not be aware that USTRC producers have also significantly contributed to the National Finals Shoot-Out Fund. In 2011, producers

added over a quarter of a million dollars out of their pocket to the Shoot-Out Fund. In the 2012 season, producers are no longer required to contribute to the Fund. This helps our producers stay in the game so they can continue providing ropers the best productions found anywhere in the sport of team roping.

So, the revolution is upon us. The 2012 season marks a historic juncture in USTRC history as we continue our quest to provide greater value to our members. Now, ropers who cannot attend the Cinch NFTR won’t see their money siphoned off to an event he or she cannot attend. But the NFTR remains intact with the enormous cash purses and nominal entry fees that have made the NFTR the preeminent team roping year after year. Now cash purses at sanctioned events will grow by more than an estimated $750,000. You no longer need a math degree and a Cray computer to figure how much of your entry fees go into the roper’s pot. That number is two-thirds. Period. End of story!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bray

“Change does not necessarily assure progress, but progress implacably requires change.”

- Henry Steele Commager

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MATH-TASTIC!

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• Use the numbers 1 through 9 to complete the equations.

• Each number (1-9) is only used once.

• Each row is a math equation.

• Each column is a math equation.

• Remember that multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

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USTRC Jr. Looper Event Locator- March 2012 Match the number on the map with the location of: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Oklahoma Championships Florida Championships South Texas Championships Louisiana Championships 5 Colorado River Classic Eastern Nebraska Championships Tennessee Championships Northern California Championships Northeast Kansas Championships

Roper Math A roper is taking his family to an upcoming USTRC event. If they drive an average of 70 miles per hour for a total of 4 hours, how far will they have driven?

Bonus It is 315 miles from their home to the event.

How long will it take them if they drive 70 miles per hour?

Answers on page 176

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1 9 2

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WORD SCRAMBLE Unscramble the letters below to make words: 1. ramhc __________________ 2. fewrlos __________________ 3. ablbalse ________________ 4. garss ____________________

5. hnsnsieu ________________ 6. shsrwoe ________________ 7. eerats __________________ Hint: Spring

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

Valley of the Sun Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 6 and Under 1. Devin Hewitt 1. Larkayla Kayonnie 1. Trent Wood

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Heart of Texas Championships 10 to 12 7 to 9 6 and Under 1. Cooper Perrry 1. Tundan Parish 1. Pacos Tatum 2. Colten Britten 2. Daison Trigo 2. Wacy Turner

Will Rogers Classic 10 to 12 7 to 9 1. Bryson Berry 1. Trey Cone 2. Cutter Pain 2. Marcus Forman

6 and Under 1. Jake Cooper Clay 2. Dillon Cook SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 85

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ON THE EDGE OF

COMMON SENSE

BY BAXTER BLACK, DVM

The Ten Percent

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en percent of the people do 90% of the work And they get to do it for nuthin’! And that’s not the only perk,

They’re asked to donate to causes, contribute their cash and their time, Get up early, usually stay late, and always claim they don’t mind.

Raise funds for endless projects, the Food Bank, the FFA, Missions in far away countries, Girl Scouts and the PTA.

What causes man to serve his fellow man? At best, I discern Not money. Sometimes a ‘thanks’ is all that they’ll earn.

Call on the shut-ins, fight cancer, or maybe teach others to read, Through Rotary, Lions or Kiwanis, they work to fulfill a need.

And it can’t be Evolution, where only the toughest survive, Or lessons learned in a classroom…

“Compassion, see page 25”.

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But it’s there in certain people, giving satisfies their needs You can’t find it in a brain scan, but you can see it in their deeds.

They often don’t get the glory or noticed by everyone But, they’re easy to find at a party, cleanin’ up after it’s done.

No physical exam can spot it, it won’t show up on the chart But if I had to guess what IT is, I’d say it comes from the heart.

They take their turn on the fair board, as deacons or soccer moms Jury duty or Salvation Army, ringing bells and gathering alms.

So I’ll just admit that we’re lucky the ten percent are right here ‘Cause without them nothing would happen, and they do it all volunteer.

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in naming your pets. For example, a Boxer could be called Sugar Ray; a German Shepherd Rin Tin Too; a Dachshund Longfellow; a non-working breed could be called Layoff or Senator; Burrito fits a Chihuahua; and I wouldn’t even have to tell you the breed if my dog’s name was Llasa Poopo. I also like the idea of naming dogs after brands of beer, like Schlitz, Bud, Corona and Coors. If you have two dogs name them after famous duos like Abbott and Costello, or Lewis and Clark.

Especially if they’re always going off on trips of discovery in the neighborhood.

Mooch, Bones, Pee Wee, and Sir Wagsalot.

I suppose in this politically correct Aren’t they more personal and world traditional dog names like Blackie, descriptive? A friend of mine calls his dog Brownie or Whitey are taboo. And naming Alimony because it’s the only thing he your dog after a human like Tiger just sets ended up with in his divorce. it up for embarrassment when their Instead of just giving your dog a royal human counterpart turns out to be a bum. name like Duke, Duchess, Princess, King, I also would not name your dog Queen or Baron, show a little imagination something that could be mistaken for a and call it Diesel, Nixon, Bigfoot, Dumbell, command. For example, if your dog is Jalepeno, Hoss or Jughead. If your dog named Sit he will just go down on his came from the pound why not call it John haunches every time you call him. If you Doe, because you don’t know its real name your dog Fetch he’ll retrieve your name. A dog that keeps disappearing neighbors newspaper when you call him could be called Houdini or Abracadabra, and your dog Spot just might pee on the and a dog that’s hard to catch is just crying carpet when you call for him. Then again, MONTH-JAN 2012 BUILT BY-P/U W/CNGS-DP IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D out to be called Frisbee. If you got your some dogs misbehave so badly they think dog fixed call it Sam Spade; if it likes to their names are Downboy and No. play ball call it Shortstop or Catcher; if it Take it from someone who hates their leaves home but keeps coming back call it name, don’t name your dog Oprah, Boomerang; if it’s always a nuisance by Barbie, Vanna or Megan. As Charlie Brown laying around in the way call it said to Snoopy (a real dog name), “Good Maynard Speedbump; if it’s fatBuckles call it Crisco.1/4 horizontal grief.”

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Included in dog-food-maker IAMS list of proper dog names are Aaron, Abbott and Achimus. You want to name your dog Achimus? Really? You can find such names in any book of human baby names, or in the phone book for that matter. In the American Kennel Club’s 2007 top ten list of dog names were the human monikers May, Mae, Maxwell, Maximus Rose, Daisy, Belle, Bell and Bella. (What’s the fascination with bells?) Another Internet list of top 20 dog names included Toby, Murphy, Oliver, Jack, Charlie, Molly, Maggie, Bailey, Zoe, Sasha and Chloe. Chloe? You named your Great Dane Chloe? What’s next, Hilton, Holden, Huxley, Walker, Parker, Monroe, Kendall and Farcas?

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OTHER half

by Gracie Mae

Thoughts from a Team Roping Spouse

It is Called Mud

lease don’t misunderstand I do not mind feeding and taking care of roping steers, horses, roping calves and goats when everyone is gone. The only kicker is that once in a great while it does rain and in this particular case it had rained a lot. The arena was under water, the trailers were standing in a lake and the steer pen was, let’s just say, a mess of water, mud and bog holes.

With everybody gone feeding was a tedious chore and it seemed like I had to dress for mud and water to do any of the chores. I’m not griping or complaining about the water.

We needed the rain. The drought had been horrible. However . . . you knew a however was coming didn’t you?

As I made my way through the steer pen carrying two buckets of cake and pellets I stepped in bog hole and lo and behold I bogged down in the murky mire to my mid thigh. It was like the ground had just sucked me in and held me tight.

Roping steers have a tendency to be wilder than buck deer as you load them into the roping chute but gentle as pet lambs when you walk into the pen to feed them. In fact, they will pretty much maul you if you are not very careful. Such was the case and being entrapped by sucking mud was a very precarious place to be.

The more I tugged at my boots trying to get out of the bog hole the more I realized I was going to lose them altogether. I knew if I pulled my foot out of the boots and they filled with water I probably would never see them again. Besides, as nasty as it was, I did not relish the though of being in the nasty muck in my stocking feet. If I got my foot out of the boots my boots would be lost forever in the hole.

I took my bucket and trying to maintain my balance tried to hit the approaching steers in the face to scare them back. The last thing I needed was for them to run completely over me and flatten me. You may think this is funny but I found it almost desperate and it was not the least bit amusing. The whole time I was cussing Boss under my breath as it just 88 / MARCH 2012

seemed par for the course that he would leave me with the biggest mess of all. He was supposed to have showed up already and it only figured I would have all kinds of problems before he got home.

I don’t think he does it on purpose. No, honestly I don’t think he does but it just seems like when the cards fall I’m the one who has the biggest headache and I don’t even rope. I ask myself why I do this and what purpose it serves. If I roped it would be one thing but just so you know, ropers drive me crazy.

I continued to try and beat the steers off with the bucket while persistently hoping to get my legs free from the sucking bog. It was like quicksand only fortunately I wasn’t going to sink out of sight. Gosh, I hoped that wouldn’t be the case.

I could feel my boots filling with water and slush and God knows what else but I couldn’t use my hands to pull them out because the steers were going to run over me.

Every other word was a cuss word and I’m thinking, “Okay where are the darn cow dogs when you need them?” They are never in the pen. They are always someplace else. They are either in the way or into something they shouldn’t be into. They are never where they need to be when you need them to be there. I hollered for one but he was sitting on the back of the flat bed pickup just hanging out. He wasn’t worried. All I was doing was feeding the steers and he wasn’t supposed to be in the pen when we were feeding anyway. I could just hear his thoughts, “She is just feeding and she doesn’t need my help. Besides I’ve been hammered for being in the pen at all if those folks are feeding!”

In the mean time I’m still tugging at my boots. If only I could reach the trough to give me some leverage. It just wasn’t working.

Pulling at the loops on my boots I proceeded to crawl forward hoping I could free myself of the muck and mire. Suddenly I realized a pickup had pulled in and I turned to see Boss’s truck.

“Gracie what are you doing out there?”

Boss hollered from his truck window a bit of

curiosity reflecting in his voice.

“Oh sunbathing in a mud hole,” I lashed back. “What the &^%$%% do you think I’m doing out here?” I screamed back at him. “I’m so glad you came.”

“If you would have waited I would have fed the steers,” he commented as he sauntered over to the fence. “I’m still not sure what you are doing?”

I screamed at him that I was stuck and could use some help. “Did you know I’m stuck in a hole?”

“Yep, I knew that hole was there. I thought you knew also!” Didn’t that just make me feel better!

Like I am out here tending to all this stuff—yeah, well I am, indeed, pretty much stuck out here every day tending to stuff but I didn’t remember a hole like that and it hasn’t rained in how many months and I’m supposed to remember every hole and little crevice in every pen.

Then he had the audacity to tell me that I needed to remember that things do tend to look differently when they are covered in water, mud, slush and manure. You must be kidding me! It was a good thing I was stuck or I would have killed him at that point.

Finally Boss realized I really was stuck and he ventured out into the quagmire and helped me pull free from the slush. My boots were no longer tan. My jeans were no longer blue and my hands and face were covered in mud and goodness knows what else.

I walked to the horse tank and just stepped over into the waist deep water. It was so cold it took my breath away but there was no way I was going to put these pants in my washer without hosing them down first. The last thing I wanted to do was fill my washing machine with manure, mud, and whatever else might be glued to my clothes.

Boss stood with a stupid look on his face. He had just pulled me out of a mud hole and now I was waist deep in water.

“You hankering for a swim now are you?” He drawled. “I’m thinking you have lost your mind.”

I lashed back telling him how I hate team roping chores and I know it is only mud and how I’m not going to melt but I’m tired of mud, slush, manure and team roping chores. I’m tired of being a gofer and an errand girl and doing and doing and doing some more.

“My gosh, Gracie, are you having a bad day?”

Boss questioned as he walked off. “I thought it was a good thing to pull you out of that bog hole.

I swear a man can’t win!”

Yeah, well whatever! I stomped to the back door, stripped my clothes and headed into the shower. Yep, it’s called mud and it comes with rain!

Keep Ropin!

Gracie

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The Sports Medicine Stable

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would have ended as well. The fact of s we bring this mini-series on the matter is, it is a part of every sport concussion management to a and the sport of rodeo/roping is no close, I want to remind you that my exception. It is actually a fact of life as opinion is worth just what you pay for well. The new buzz word that seems to it… Absolutely nothing. I say this be making the rounds is summed up because there are so many opinions as, “brain health.” It is obvious to make regarding concussion management the correlation between sports and today and so many more on the way “brain health” but the real force tomorrow that it is up to you driving it has more to do with the individually to decide if, when and grandpa sitting in the stands, then it how you will address the issue in your HOUSE PROOF who he came CRX’D grandson life. My job is not to make the news, CR VSA does withINlittle to watch play. Yes, the suspicion is that but to merely report it to the best of many of the issues the older my abilities and that becomes more generation is experiencing are now difficult when the topic I am reporting being related back to experiences and on is in the news on a daily basis. events from when they were young.

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think about the commercials we hear regarding supplements, or herbal remedies that people are hawking with the promise of better memory, clearer recollections, direction, concentration and so many other things I can’t keep up with them all. Listen long enough and you, too, will be convinced that you are only a few moments away from finding yourself lost on the way to the bathroom. I would love to tell you what I think about these products, but I basically forgot what I was going to tell you.

So here’s what I think about “brain health.” I think it’s just like any other kind of health. Plain… Simple… and to the point. As with so many of the other health issues we have discussed over the years, determining your current state of health is much more important than your past states of health. I equate it to “heart health.” If you are going to see how healthy your heart is, you take some kind of test to see where you are. It may just be a simple doctor visit, an EKG, a treadmill test or maybe even a cardiac cath.

The realm of tests can go from very basic to very complex, but they all start out with someone just listening to your heart.

Now, I know what you are thinking.

How does someone listen to your brain? Well, for most of the folks I know if it is on their mind it is also on their tongue, so from that point of view just keep your mouth closed and your ears open and you can find out just what they are thinking. But for determining “brain health,” it takes a

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little bit more. For years there have been ways of determining one’s level of cognitive ability, but they have been somewhat subjective. The recent advances and developments in Cognitive Baseline Studies have brought us from a subjective derivative approach to a very reliable objective result. I think of it as a “stress test for the mind.” Once completed you are left with a baseline or starting point to use for future reference if and when it is needed.

The best things about these tests are they are totally painless physically, they can be done in a short amount of time, they are accurate for several years, they are age/gender specific and in some instances, you don’t even have to leave your house to take one. If you can turn on a computer then you can take the test. Now I know when this whole series on concussion management started I was ranting and raving about the “snake oil salesmen” that are trying to capitalize on this, but I also have to admit that there are some very reprievable folks out there as well. The secret is to do your homework and use

your brain. If something smells a little fishy then it is probably a fish.

So the real question is why is this important to me? Statistically speaking it won’t be, you only have an outside chance to become one of those statistics. However, it is extremely helpful to have a cognitive baseline study to use as a tool in treating a concussion or brain injury in the case that you become a statistic. The real issue in concussion management is not what to do but, rather what not to do.

Time is the great healer when it comes to the brain, but how much time has always been the question. When we thought that concussions only lasted as long as you were “knocked silly” then time wasn’t that important. Now however, we understand the long term ramifications associated with traumatic brain events and how time is of the utmost importance. We know that by decreasing the amount of trauma to the brain and increasing the length of time between those traumatic events, the better the long term results will be.

“Brain health” is in fact a very

important topic right now, but believe you me it is much more important later on. As with most things something else will take its place, but when was the last time you heard of a brain transplant? The fact of the matter is that we only get one brain and we have our entire lives to use it. I know we are always being told to use our heads when we are young, but the ability to use it when we are older is important as well. Keep reading the pages of the Superlooper and I know that soon you will see some information relating to cognitive baseline testing. I, and I am sure all of those at the USTRC, want to keep you healthy on all levels because a healthier person is also a happier person, and team ropers are some of the happiest people I know. (At least the one’s who are winning).

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ottom of the ninth, bases loaded.

The big game is on the line and you’re the number one relief pitcher for a major league baseball team when you get the call. The stadium is packed, it’s your home field and all of your fans are there. The noise is deafening and it’s all up to you. The batter you’re about to face is the opposing team’s best hitter, and it’s up to you to get him out. The team and the fans are counting on you, so here we go. You stare down the hitter, and you get the sign from the catcher: FAST BALL. You think, “Great idea, we’re going at this guy from the start.” The windup, the pitch, and their guy hits the ball into the upper deck for a grand slam home run. It went so far that they showed the home run on “Sports Center” on ESPN over and over, because it’s one of the longest home runs in recent memory. To say the least, things didn’t go as planned.

In the clubhouse after the game, you look around at the other players as they take off their dirty, sweaty uniforms.

You know that they battled all night to score runs and make plays. It was all up to you to win the game and you let everyone down.

A mere 24 hours later in the same stadium, your team is playing the second game of a three game home stand. Again the same team, and guess what? The game is tied, with two men on base and guess who they call on. You got it, you get the call. What would your mindset be?

This scenario plays out all the time on the big stage and in everyday life. It happens in youth sports and in business. It happens if you’re the bread winner for your family, or you’re the homemaker and you’re trying fix dinner for company. The last time you were in that situation you burned the bread and the house filled up with smoke. We all have been in that situation where we 92 / MARCH 2012

could have been the hero and it turned out we were the zero.

What I have found out from being around winners is that they have four things in common when it comes to this kind of situation. The first thing that all successful people have in common is the ability to learn from their mistakes. When I roped with Jake Barnes and things didn’t go our way, he would always say the same thing when we got back into the truck. We either win something or we learn something; and that’s right. Everyone makes mistakes, so when they happen, learn from them. Figure out what went wrong and why and tell yourself the next time you get in that position this is what you’re going to do. They don’t tell themselves, “I’m never going to do what I did last time,” because that’s bringing the negative back into play. They think about how to fix the problem and focus solely on the solution.

The second thing is, they control their thinking. They realize they’re in control of their own thoughts, and they don’t let themselves think about how they let the entire team down. They don’t let themselves think about how they let their families and friends down and what losers they are, because they’re not. We all want to be carried off the field with the fans chanting our name, but it doesn’t always happen like that. We are all winners, and we are created to be successful. Winners don’t dwell on the past, good or bad. They have short memories and they are constantly looking forward. In the book The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey, the author talks about a cat stalking a bird. As he approaches the bird, he doesn’t think about the last bird he caught or the last one he missed, he just simply focuses on the bird. After he catches him, he doesn’t think good or bad, he just walks away with the bird in his mouth.

The third thing is, winners think positively and they’re optimistic about the future. No one wins all the time. The greatest hitters in baseball fail twothirds of the time, but that doesn’t stop them. Every “no” we hear in life brings us that much closer to yes.

When I was a kid and I was trying to lean how to rope, I would fall off my horse a lot. I was a little fat kid and I just couldn’t seem to stay on my horse. My dad was a good horseman and a great rider. When I had fallen off again and it embarrassed me, I told my father how bad I felt. He said, “If you don’t ever want to fall off again then don’t ride, because if you ride you’re going to fall off. Now, get up and get back on.”

The last thing that all successful people have in common is they’re not affected by critics. Winners know what they’re capable of and they know that usually the bread comes out great, not burnt. They say to themselves, “So I burnt the bread the last three times we had dinner guests, and there was that small kitchen fire. I have a new timer now that the insurance money bought.

It has a louder bell than the old one did and I know I can do this.” It doesn’t matter how many people tease you about your shortcomings, or what they write and say about you. You must pretend to be oblivious to negative talk.

Remember what Theodore Roosevelt said, “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

Until Next Month, Thanks for your time,

Walt Woodard

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NTRL NEWS NTRL Finals 2012â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ropers Enjoy the Sunshine State Once Again!

the week off on Thursday morning. We would like to thank all of our producers who participated in that roping. This was the second year that we had the #7. Similar to last year, it brought in many new ropers and was a great way to bring an end to the fun-filled week. You can check all of the results for winners and prizes on the www.jx2events.com website.

An association of this size and an event of this magnitude cannot have this kind of success without tremendous effort from our members, producers, staff and sponsors. Be sure to mark this event on your calendar for 2013. It is one you do not want to miss! We also look forward to seeing you at our grassroots affiliate, qualifier and regional ropings throughout the year.

Jason Strickland and Mark Mundy did an outstanding job grilling up a feast for all of the sponsors and producers Wednesday night. In addition, we would like to give a special thanks to Jerry Thompson from Dandee Foods for providing the staff with his great sandwiches, salads, and drinks throughout the week, as he always does.

NTRL would also like to say thank you to our National and Finals sponsors: National Sponsors: Wrangler, Lubrisyn, Priefert, Classic, Reinsman, Maynard Buckles, Running P Saddles, Carroll Original Wear and Heel-O-Matic. Final Sponsors: Jacksonville Tourist Development Council, CGM Construction, Dandee Foods, Pendleton Whiskey and Eagle Landing.

T

he weather turned out great! Florida was the place to be the last week of January with each day bringing 60-70 degree temperatures.

Our 8th Wrangler NTRL Finals presented by Lubrisyn, held at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, had over 1,900 teams and paid out over $500,000 in cash and prizes. With a great representation from several states and from many of our sponsors, this proved to be one of the premier events east of the Mississippi.

Once again, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center and Visit Jacksonville rolled out the carpet for the NTRL. The NTRL staff, who were all wearing shirts sponsored by Wrangler, provided an outstanding set up along with a great set of cattle brought by Jay and Rhonda Holmes. The ropers seemed to take advantage of this as indicated by the outstanding times turned in for all the divisions.

The prize line provided by Lubrisyn, Reinsman, Running P Saddlery, Classic, Carroll Original Wear and Maynard Buckles was top of the line.

From the trophy saddles, buckles, cowhide trophy end tables, to the jackets, Lubrisyn products, saddle pads, spurs, knives, breast collars, and rope bags, all of the winners walked away with a quality product in addition to the big cash.

The Producer, Sponsor and VIP prize roping was a success, starting

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mandy Wolfe

2012 NTRL Schedule

Thanks to our Sponsors:

A = Affiliate; Q = Qualifier; R = Regionals

MARCH 10, 2012

Campbell, NY

A

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

10-11, 2012

Pensacola, FL

Q

Escambia County Equestrian Center

Ed Allen

17, 2012

Lake City, FL

A

Smitty's Western Wear Arena

Scott Elliott

17, 2012

Lumber Bridge, NC

A

24, 2012

Waycross, GA

A

T Bar T Arena

Franklin Thomas

24, 2012

Lizella, GA

A

Rockin Circle H Arena

Todd Harris

Buddy Blackman

APRIL Greensboro, GA

A

Green County Ag Center

Franklin Thomas

14, 2012

7, 2012

Lizella, GA

A

Rockin Circle H Arena

Todd Harris

14, 2012

Campbell, NY

A

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

21, 2012

Lumber Bridge, NC

A

Campbell, NY

Q

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

Jacksonville, FL

Q

Jacksonville Equesterian Center

NTRL

Memphis, TN

Q

Agricenter Show Place Arena

NTRL

Campbell, NY

A

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

Screven, GA

A

Heavenly Acres Arena

Ronnie Mullis

Campbell, NY

A

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

Buddy Blackman

MAY 5, 2012 4-6, 2012 11-12, 2012

JUNE 2, 2012

JULY 4, 2012 21, 2012

AUGUST 3, 2012 Bridgeport, WV 11, 2012

Campbell, NY

A

4 - T Arena

Larry Tucker

A

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

A

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

Georgia National Fairgrounds

Franklin Thomas

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

Eleven Bar East Ranch

Chad Shepherd

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

Jackson County Ag Center

Franklin Thomas

Osburn Arena

Will & Kathie Osburn

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Campbell, NY

OCTOBER 5-6, 2012 Perry, GA

NTRL OFFICE 970/897-3111 Fax 970/897-2921 E-mail: jx2mropin@yahoo.com NTRL Website: www.ntrlinc.com

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20, 2012 Campbell, NY

Georgia Regional A

NOVEMBER 3-4, 2012 Sanford, NC 10, 2012 Campbell, NY 17-18, 2012 Marianna, FL

Mid-Atlantic Regional A Southeast Regional

DECEMBER 8, 2012 Campbell, NY

Series Finals

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Allen’s Ropings and Phillip’s Cattle Co. CASH 0 0 0 , 0 2 $ and 0 to #4

$10,00 and below #5 and $10,000 h Point g above Hi er Rop

Present

Rope for Saddles and Cash Saturday and Sunday March 10-11, 2012 Pensacola, Florida Escambia County Equestrian Center

Handicap

Saddles to High Point #3, #4, #5, & #6.

Saddle to High Point Lady Roper Saddle to High Point Roper over 55 High Point #4 & below and #5 & above Roper of the #10 receives $10,000 cash

This will be a #10 roping with a handicap.

Kid’s Jr. Looper No roper over a #6 Elite can rope.

Roping, n All ropers must enter the drawpot with Sunday, 12 Noo at least 4 partners. Ropers can also 3 Age Groups Buckles enter with picked partners (after Winners to entering the drawpot.) You can have a maximum of 20 partners. Roping will be a 3-head, progressive after one. Books open at 7 a.m., rope at 9 a.m. Cut off time may apply in first round only. Short Go for #10 will be run on Sunday

Drawpot - Partners $55 Pick Partners $130/team • You can enter this way up to 16 times but must enter the Drawpot 1 time first (4 partners) and cannot enter with the same partner more that once (except switch-end teams.) #11 Slide No Cap Saturday Roping will not start before Noon Enter as a Header - Draw 5 Enter as a Heeler - Draw 5 $150/roper Buckles to Average Winners

SPONSORS Reinsman Carroll Original Wear Running P Saddlery Pete Moore Chevrolet Carpenter Insurance Priester’s Pecans Beard Equipment Alabama Farmers Co-Op FRM Feeds Classic Rope SpeedRoping.com

Payoff for #10 Handicap Saturday and Sunday 1st $6,000 + Buckles & National Shoot-Outs 2nd $4,000 + Reinsman Saddle Pads & Regional Shoot-Outs 3rd $2,500 + Reinsman Saddle Pads 4th $1,500 + Reinsman Saddle Pads 5th $1,000 + Reinsman Saddle Pads 6th $750 + Reinsman Saddle Pads 7th-10th $500 + Classic Rope Bags NTRL Shoot-Outs given to 1st-10th place in the Average

Short-Go Payoff: 1st $500 High Point of the #10 cannot win saddle.

Saddle Bonus Roping #8 Handicap Capped at #4 Elite Will not start before 3 p.m.

3-head, progressive after one You must have entered the #10 with at least 4 partners to be eligible to rope in the Bonus Roping.

Enter 1, draw 2 for $165 or draw 3 for $165 You may enter 4 times for a total of 12 runs.

4 Saddles • 4 Buckles Cash 10 Classic Rope Bags NTRL Shoot-Outs given to 1st-5th place in the Average General Information

CASH ONLY for entries. There will be a cut-off time in the first round only. 5-second barrier.

TRIAD numbers only (you must have been classified by USTRC).

Allen’s Ropings reserves the right to make any and all necessary changes.

Pre-entries taken with credit card (3% charge).

2012 USTRC cards required. Cards may be purchased at this event.

For info, stall reservations and R.V. hookups, call Ed Allen 256/749-0541 or Chip Phillips 256/762-4196

Host Hotels Quality Inn West 850/944-0333 Microtel Inn & Suites 850/941-8902 Ask for Allen’s Ropings Rates

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MARCH 24, 2012 Rockin Circle H Arena - Lizella, GA

Books open 8:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

2012 SADDLE SERIES February 18 - March 24 - April 14 More Dates TBA 5 Trophy Saddles for Series High Point #3 & Below, #4, #5, #6 & Above High Point Roper at December Finals 10 x 10 Round Robin $100/roper Elite #5 Cap #13 Handicap #12 Handicap #8 Slide Elite #5 Cap #11 Slide #7 Slide Elite #4 Cap All number ropings are Pick One/Draw One for $70/roper Enter 5 times for a total of 10 runs NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in Average of all ropings

Call before you haul!

For More Info: Todd Harris at 478/447-5310 2950 Marshall Mill Road, Lizella, GA 31052 Credit cards accepted with additional 3% charge

2012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp!

March 10 April 14 May 5 (Qualifier) June 2 July 21

OPEN #8 #12 #9 #11 #10 #12 VIP

August 11 September 15 October 20 November 10 December 8 (Series Finals)

4 HD - $25/Roper 3 HD - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite) 4 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper 4 HD - $25/Roper- Enter 2x 2012 USTRC Membership Required. *Must have attended 5 out of the 9 regular ropings in the series to attend Finals.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Western Wear Arena Lake City, FL March 17, 2012

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T BAR T Arena Waycross, GA March 24, 2012

Future Dates TBA

Future Dates TBA

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

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

Future Dates: April 7 (Greensboro, GA)

#15 Slide #13 #12 #11 #10 #9

#12 Slide #11 #10 #9 #8

All Ropings are $30/Roper NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st and 2nd in Average of all Ropings

All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one, $35/roper.

NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in All ropings.

For More Info and Directions: Scott Elliott 386/867-1299 2012 USTRC Membership Required TRIAD numbers only

Info and Directions Call: Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476 2012 USTRC Membership Required.

TRIAD numbers only

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Florida Truck Roping May 4-6, 2012 Jacksonville Equestrian Center Jacksonville, FL

Green County Ag Center Greensboro, GA April 7, 2012 Future Dates: TBA Books Open 8:30 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m.

Save the date for our Annual Florida Truck Roping!

#12 Handicap #11 #10 #9 – Capped at Elite #5 #8 – Capped at Elite #4 All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one, $30/roper.

NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st – 2nd in All ropings

For More Info and Directions: John Johnson 423/340-0640 or Mandy Wolfe 970/897-3111

For More Info and Directions: Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476

2012 USTRC Membership Required

2012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

TRIAD numbers only

UPCOMING EVENTS NTRL FINALS 2012 WINNERS Sponsor/Producer/VIP - Teresa Herman (Taylorsville, NC) and Speed Williams (DeLeon, TX)

Open - Jason Tucker (Mt. Ulla, NC) and Brad Culpepper (Poulan, GA)

#15 - Travis Dorman (Dade City, FL) and Ty Jones (Highland Home, AL)

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Ruston Expo - Ruston, Louisiana Saturday March 3, 2012 Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#11 Roping Pick or Draw Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper Enter 4 times

#7 Cactus Saddle Roping Elite #4 cap Pick or Draw Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100/roper, 3-head Cactus Saddles + Cash Buckles + Cash Breast Collars + Cash Lone Star Ropes + Cash

D L O G P U T I FIRE #14 Roping

Cowboy Church

Pick or Draw $200/roper

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Buckles to Average winners!

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Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

Come Rope the CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only All books close at short-go of previous roping

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Rosenburg, Texas • Ft. Bend County Fairgrounds March 10-11, 2012 Saturday

Sunday

Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

Books open at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:30 a.m. #9 - Elite #5 cap Saddle to #6 - #3 cap High Money Enter 1, Draw 1 or Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper Winner of Draw 2 for $100/roper 3-head the #9 Enter 3x, 70% payback Buckles to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the Average #10 - Elite #6 cap 30 teams to short-go Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper Cowboy Church Enter 3x, 70% payback Dummy Roping #11 One End Over 40 - Elite #6 cap 5 & under • 6-8 • 9-12 Women of Any Age #7 Cactus Saddle Roping IF YOU $50/roper • Enter 5x MAKE THE Elite #4 cap 70% payback SHORT Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for #11 ROUND $100/roper, 3-head AT ANY $100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash FIRE IT UP 80% payback 2nd Buckles + Cash ROPING #12 YOU 3rd Breast Collars + Cash $100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, RECEIVE 4th Lone Star Ropes + Cash A 80% payback FIRE IT UP #8 - Elite #4 cap FINALS Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for GGOOLLDD P SHOOTU P U T $100/roper FFIIRREE IIT #14 Roping OUT! Enter 4x, 70% payback $200/roper, Pick or Draw Saddle to High Money winner of #8 Buckles to Average winners 90% PAYBACK 30 teams to short-go

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only All books close at short-go of previous roping

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Athens, Texas March 17-18, 2012 Saturday

Sunday

Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

Books open at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:30 a.m. #9 - Elite #5 cap #6 - #3 cap Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper Enter 3x, 70% payback 3-head #10 - Elite #6 cap Buckles to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the Average Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper 30 teams to short-go Enter 3x, 70% payback Cowboy Church #11 One End Over 40 - Elite #6 cap Dummy Roping Women of Any Age 5 & under • 6-8 • 9-12 $50/roper • Enter 5x IF YOU 70% payback MAKE THE #7 Cactus Saddle Roping Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper, 3-head 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Lone Star Ropes + Cash

#8 - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% payback Saddle to High Money winner of #8 Buckles to Average winners 30 teams to short-go CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only All books close at short-go of previous roping

SHORT ROUND AT ANY FIRE IT UP ROPING YOU RECEIVE A FIRE IT UP FINALS SHOOTOUT!

#11

$100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, 80% payback

#12 $100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, 80% payback

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Ruston Expo - Ruston, Louisiana EGG TOSS April 7-8, 2012 BOTH DAYS Saturday Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#6 - #3 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper 3-head Buckles to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the Average 30 teams to short-go

Cowboy Church Youth 17 & Under Roping

Sunday Books open at 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:30 a.m. #9 - Elite #5 cap Saddle to Enter 1, Draw 1 or High Money Draw 2 for $100/roper Winner of Enter 3x, 70% payback the #9 #10 - Elite #6 cap Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper Enter 3x, 70% payback #11 One End Over 40 - Elite #6 cap Women of Any Age $50/roper • Enter 5x 70% payback

Elite #5 cap Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper Saddle to High Money winner IF YOU Buckles to Average winners MAKE THE Breast Collars to 2nd in Average SHORT

#7 Cactus Saddle Roping Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper, 3-head 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Lone Star Ropes + Cash

#8 - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper Enter 4x, 70% payback Saddle to High Money winner of #8 Buckles to Average winners 30 teams to short-go CASH ONLY • TRIAD numbers only All books close at short-go of previous roping For more information Kevin Blackwell 903.721.0303 James T. 903.521.1511 www.fireitupproductions.com

ROUND AT ANY FIRE IT UP ROPING YOU RECEIVE A FIRE IT UP FINALS SHOOTOUT!

#11 $100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, 80% payback

#12

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

$100/roper, Pick or Draw, Enter 3x, 80% payback

GGOOLLDD P U P U T FFIIRREE IIT

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$200/roper, Pick or Draw

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TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI • MARCH 10-11, 2012

Books Open 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m.

Books Open 8:00 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. #11 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Qualifier #9 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Qualifier #10 Lubrisyn Big Ticket Qualifier #8 Saddle Roping (Will not start before 11:00 a.m.) #10 Saddle Roping (Will not start before noon) Pick 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $180/roper Pick 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $180/roper Enter 5 times • 3 head, Progressive after one.

Enter 5 times • 4 head, Progressive after one.

Prizes for #10 and #8 Saddle Ropings 1st - Saddles 4th - Buckles 2nd - Saddles 5th - Buckles TRIAD Numbers Only 3rd - Buckles Must have current USTRC card

Lubrisyn Big Ticket Qualifiers: $75/roper, Enter 3 times. Drawpot option available. 3 head, Progressive after one.

75% PAYBACK!

More Info: Must be 21 years old to rope in the Big Ticket Qualifiers. No age limits or caps in the #10 and #8 Pick/Draw ropings.

No Caps in the #12. #11 Capped at #7. #10 Capped at Elite #6. #9 Capped at Elite #5.

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Corey Ross

Open Church roping

& Rolling M Trailer's Church roping

Sunday, March 11, 2012

SATURday, March 17, 2012

Liberty hill, Texas

Liberty hill, Texas

NO ENTRY FEE Books open 10:00 a.m. • Close 10:45 a.m.

Church Service 11:00 a.m.

Roping starts at 12:00 p.m

NO ENTRY FEE Books open 9:00 a.m. • Close 9:45 a.m.

Church Service 10:00 a.m.

Roping starts at 11:00 a.m.

Must attend church to rope

$20 Stock Charge • Must attend church to rope

#6 & over Roping

#5 & Under

$5,000 Added

Buckl 4-head, progressive after 1 to Averaes ge Drawpot Winners

ENTER WITH PARTNER & DRAW OR ENTER OPEN & DRAW 3

ENTER WITH PARTNER & DRAW OR ENTER OPEN & DRAW 3

2

$20 stock charge Amateur 60%

1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th in the Average - Buckles Lots of Great Prizes

1st High Point 2-HORSE SLANT TRAILER 2nd High Point LONNIE GRAY SADDLE AVERAGE - BUCKLES

Pro 40%

PRO-AM

2

Starts before short round of #6 & Over

Amateur - $300 Entry Fee Amateurs must be a #5 or under Pros Rope For Free in Pro Am Lonnie Gray Saddles to Amateur Header and Heeler PLUS MONEY 3-head Pro Am, Progressive after 1

Kid's Dummy Roping 6 & Under - Buckle • 7-12 - Buckle

FRIDAY NIGHT Enter 6 p.m. • Books close at 6:45 p.m.

Rope at 7:00 p.m.

Amateur ropers send entries to WCCC P.O. Box 506 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 Contact Corey Ross 512.515.0246 or 214.632.2036

#10 SLIDE WARM UP ROPING $100/roper • Enter 2 times Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS

TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

Arena location: Harvest Ranch • 8355 Ranch Road 1869 • Liberty Hill, Texas 78642 www.wccowboychurch.org FMI: Corey Ross 512.515.0246 or 214.632.2036 Sponsors PRESSURE CONTROL

Paul Sterling - 281.590.1102 114 / MARCH 2012

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Zermeno’s, Inc. SUPER SPONSOR SERIES March 10-11, 2012 ZERMENO’S, INC.

Circle T Arena located 4 miles west of Hamilton on Highway 36

SATURDAY March 10 Books open at 10:00 a.m.

Rope at 11:00 a.m.

PA 1 • Top 20 teams to short round

#12 #11 #10

February Special Series Sponsor

SUNDAY March 11 Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:00 a.m.

PA 1 • Top 20 teams to short round

#9 Pick/Draw capped at an Elite #5

Frank #8 Pick/Draw Zermeno capped at an Elite #4

#7 Pick/Draw

All ropings are 4-head for $50/roper • Enter 5 times

capped at a #4 Pick or draw any combination, maximum of 5 entries

Fun for the Whole Family

Swimming • Volleyball • Basketball • Horseshoes Cash or credit cards only except for Gold Plus members. All ropings are progressive after one. Stall reservations will be accepted from Gold Plus members only. 230 stalls and 50 RV hookups available. 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this roping. USTRC rules apply in all ropings. TRIAD numbers only.

NEW SUPER SPONSOR SERIES

November 2011 Through September 2012 Finals CIRCLE T IS THE HOME OF Crossfire Saddlery and Crossfire Cafe

Qualify by attending 3 or more ropings OR make the short round of any roping!

For information 254/386-3559

HOST HOTEL The Inn at Circle T 4021 W. Hwy 36 (254) 386-3209

First State Bank

Central Texas

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South Jordan, Utah March 16-17, 2012

4 Running P Saddles $16,000 Cash in #10 and #4 and under 80% cash payback in all other ropings

Over $15,000 in Cash & Prizes Friday, March 16 80% Payback on all $75/roper ropings • 4 steer averages Books open at 5:30 p.m. Rope at 6:00 p.m. #12 Handicap $75/roper • Pick or draw • Enter 4 times #11-1.5 sec off; #10-3 sec off #11 Handicap 4 steer • $75/roper • Pick or draw • Enter 4 times #10-1.5 sec off; #9-3 sec off #4 and Under Handicap Books close at 7:30 p.m. $2,500 bonus to high point roper 3 steer • Pick 1, draw 2 for $150 Enter 3 times for a total of nine runs or draw all 9 for $400 Handicap #7-1.5 sec off; #6-3 sec off

Saturday, March 17 80% Payback on all $75/roper ropings • 4 steer averages Books open at 9:30 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Open Handicap 4 steer • Pick 1, draw 1 for $150 • Enter 2 times for a total of 4 runs • Handicap #15-1 sec off; #14-2 sec off #13 Handicap $75/roper • Pick or draw • Enter 4 times #12-1.5 sec off; #11-3 sec off #15 Handicap $75/roper • Pick or draw • Enter 4 times #14-1 sec off; #13-3 sec off #10 Handicap Books close at noon $2,500 bonus to high point roper 3 steer • Pick 1, draw 2 for $150 Enter 3 times for a total of 9 runs or draw all 9 for $400 Handicap #9-1.5 sec off; #8-3 sec off

Payouts in #10 and #4 and under $2,500 High Point Roper 1st-Running P Saddles, Wrangler Jeans, $1,500 and 6 Load’em Truck Fees 2nd - 3 Load’em Truck Fees, Wrangler Jeans, $2,000 3rd - 3 Load’em Truck Fees and $1,000 4th - 3 Load’em Truck Fees and $800 Payout based on 150 Teams and will change accordingly

HOST HOTEL Best Western 801/523-8484

Thanks to Our Sponsors hampion’s hoice Buckles

Find us on Facebook INFORMATION

TRIAD numbers only. Must have current USTRC card. Prizes are non transferable.

Saddles may be traded for $1,000 Truck roping fees can be used at any Load’em Truck Roping and cannot be transferred to any other roper STALLS: Plenty of stalls no RSVP PRODUCED BY: Load’em In e Dark Cattle Co. For more info: Loadem.net.

Chris Freed 208/251-3170 • Pace Freed 480/398-0384

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Load’Em Team Roping Schedule March 16 & 17, 2012 March 24 & 25, 2012 June 2-3, 2012

South Jordan, UT Maranna, AZ South Jordan, UT

#4 Saddle, #14, #12, #5 Saddle Open, #14, #13 #11, #5 Truck #13 ,#11, #5, #5 Truck, #13, #4 Saddle

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Heber City, Utah

Wide Open Productions

March 30-31, 2012 Wasatch County Indoor Arena

#10 Truck Roping Or 80% Payback Friday, March 30

Payouts in #10

Enter at 7:30 a.m. Rope at 10:30 a.m.

#10 Truck Roping 80% Payback $75/roper draw $85 pick, enter 12 times or discount draw all 12 for $650 First round will be held on Friday

Saturday, March 31 Start at 9:00 a.m.

If roping has 500 or more paid teams payout will look like this:

Truck to High Point Roper Fast Time Overall in 1st or 2nd Round $2,500 1st-Running P Saddles, Wrangler Jeans, $3,000 and 6 Load’em Truck Fees 2nd - Wrangler Jeans and $2,000 3rd - $1,800 4th - $1,500 5th - $1,200 6th - $1,200 7th - $800 8th - $500

Second round and short-go

Cash and prizes will count as part of cash payback.

Thanks to Our Sponsors

If roping has less than 500 teams payout will be a cash roping with 80% payback

Example payout based on 250 teams

hampion’s hoice Buckles

1st-$7,140, Running P Saddles 2nd - $6,460 3rd - $5,780 4th - $4,760 5th - $4,080 6th - $3,400 Fast Time Overall $2,720

3 Load’em Truck Fees to any future Load’em Truck Roping for all ropers placing in the Average

STALLS and RV

INFORMATION

Current USTRC TRIAD numbers only.

Prizes are non transferable. Saddles maybe traded for $1,000. If roping has over 500 teams, payback will be 2/3 including prizes as part of the payback; if under 500 teams, the roping will not give away the truck and be an 80% payback roping.

PRODUCED BY: Load’em In e Dark Cattle Co. For more info: Loadem.net.

Pace Freed 480/398-0384 • Jordan Clyde 435/671-0781

information: Jordan Clyde 435.671.0781 $20/night - covered stall with 1st bag of shavings free RV hookups - $20/night

Load’Em Team Roping Schedule June 1-3, 2012

South Jordan, UT

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Tulsa

Produced by Rope The Ozarks

Affiliate Roping Mustang North Arena

Expo-Center Fairgrounds Tulsa, Oklahoma March 17 & 18, 2012

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All Ropings Progressive After One H CASLY N O

1/3 Sto ck Charge on all Roping s

Qual

Schedule

Saturday, March 20 Sign up at 8 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m.

Open 4/$80 per roper #15 handicap 4/$80 per roper #13 (with #12 inc) 4/$50 per roper #12 (with #11 inc) 4/$50 per roper #11 (with #10 inc) 4/$50 per roper All ropings - enter 5 times

Sunday, March 21 Sign up at 8 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m. #10 (with #9 inc) 4/$50 per roper • Enter 5x #9 (with #8 inc) 3/$50 per roper • Enter 5x #8 Pick/Draw 3/$150 per roper Enter with partner, draw 2 partners or draw all three partners • Enter 3x Capped at a #4 • 3 head, progressive after one Books close on the P/D at 12:00 noon

Jr. Looper Prizes Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Ages 6 & under, 7-9, 10-12 Presented by Fast Back Ropes

CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED DIRECTIONS: 21st and Yale from all major interstates STALLS: 1,400 stalls available. $24/night For more information call:

Kevin Hall 417/547-3406

ifier

Shoot-Outs Guaranteed USTRC Flex Earnings awarded to the Average winners of any roping that has a payback or $10,000 or more. All money won will count towards personal earnings for USTRC National and Regional Finals Shoot-Outs.

TRIAD Numbers Only.

USTRC membership required. Cards may be purchased at roping.

$1,000 to High Money winner on Saturday and Sunday

Custom Maynard Buckles to Average Winners of the #10 & #9 Buckles to 1st & 2nd of the #8 Average

Host Hotel

Inn at Expo Square 918/858-3775 Ask for the Rope the Ozarks Roping rate when you make reservations

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INVITATIONAL TEAM ROPERS ASSOC. NM, TX, OK

Payback Roping MARCH 17-18, 2012 ANDREWS COUNTY EXPO • ANDREWS, TEXAS

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 BOOKS OPEN 9:00 A.M. • ROPE 10:00 A.M.

#9 Pick or Draw

BOOKS OPEN 9:00 A.M. • ROPE 10:00 A.M.

ALL R WEL OPERS COM E

#12 Payback 80%

$60/roper • Enter 5x Capped at #5+ heeler

$100/roper • Enter 3x • Pick or Draw

#11 Moneymaker

#8 Pick or Draw

Bring 1, draw 1 for $160/roper 3 steer consolation Capped at #6+ heeler

BOOKS CLOSE DURING #9

$60/roper • Enter 5x Capped at #5+ heeler

#10 Payback 80%

All Girl (runs concurrent with #8)

$100/roper • Enter 3x • Pick or Draw

BOOKS CLOSE DURING #9

Bring 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $150

#15 Pick or Draw WILL NOT START BEFORE NOON

Bring 1, draw 2 for $160/roper • May add one more for $50 Floor: #5 header, #6 heeler Handicap: #14 -1 sec., #13 -3 sec.

2012 Schedule

Open Payback 80% Pick or Draw • $150/roper • Enter 2x Floor: #6 header, #7 heeler Handicap: #14 -1 sec., #13 -3 sec.

TRIAD numbers only.

Must have current USTRC card to collect winnings.

Cards may be purchased at this roping.

CLOVIS, NM 800-658-6378

Roswell Livestock and Farm Supply

Feb 4-5

Lubbock, TX Payback

May 12-13

Andrews, TX WSQ

Mar 10-11

San Angelo, TX WSQ

May 19-20

Las Cruces, NM WSQ

Mar 17-18

Andrews, TX Payback

Sept 8-9

Andrews, TX WSQ

Apr 14-15

Albuquerque, NM WSQ

Oct 13-14

Levelland, TX WSQ

OFFICIAL ROPE OF THE PRCA

Sierra Blanca Motors 1-800-626-6867 Ruidoso, NM

For more information call: Gerry Tully 575/937-2298 or Malika Tully-Suggs 817/219-6704 INVITATIONAL TEAM ROPERS ASSOCIATION • NM, TX, OK 126 / MARCH 2012

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#10 capped at Elite #6

TRIAD Num bers Only

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Dusty & Carroll Leatherwood present the 2nd Annual

Clovis Twelve Classic Stalls Available

Team Roping Saturday, March 24, 2012

Curry County Events Center • Clovis, NM Indoors • Controlled Climate Books Open 7 a.m. • Close at 9:30 a.m. • Rope at 10 a.m.

No Incentive, No Handicap - 12 Straight!

No. 12

Ropers must be in USTRC Dress Code

$150/roper • Enter 3x PROGRESSIVE on 1 • 2 HEADER Top 50 teams advance to NON-PROGRESSIVE 3 HEADER

70% Payback Money Paid In All 5 Rounds And Average Additional Prizes!

TRIAD numbers only Must have current 2012 USTRC card RV hookups available

Buckles to Average Winners Buckles to Fastest Team on First Two Steers Good Corriente Cattle

More info, call Dusty Leatherwood 575.760.5169 For stall info, call Curry County Events Center 575.935.7000 128 / MARCH 2012

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Philipp Ranch presents

BIG LOOP BIG MONEY TEAM

ROPING

TOUR

March 24-25, 2012 • Caldwell, TX Burleson County Saddle Club Covered Arena • Stalls and RV available

Over $1,000,000 Paid Out last year before the Finals!

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Books open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 8:30 a.m.

Books open at 7:00 a.m. Close at 8:00 a.m.

Open #15 #13 #12 #11

Due to large amount of ropers on Sunday #10 will be run on Saturday after #11

Above ropings are $150/roper • Enter 2x4 • head, progressive after 1

Capped at #5 Elite $50/roper - Enter 5 times

#10

#8 Drawpot

Capped at #6 Elite $50/roper - Enter 5 times 4 head, progressive after 1

Legends (both ends over 50)/ All Girl/Jr. Ropings (One end under 14) • $50/roper Ropings will be run together Enter each division 5x

ATTENTION ROPERS: Due to the small number of Open & #15 ropers, those two ropings are over by 10:00 a.m. if not sooner.

UPCOMING TOUR EVENTS: April 28-29, 2012 Groesbeck, Texas Limestone County Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

#9

Capped at #4 $150/roper - Enter twice Draw 2 with each entry or 3 if entered Open.

ALL ROPINGS ARE 80% PAYBACK Wild West Buckles to the Average Winners of #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8

Roping starts at 9:00 a.m. each day. All other ropings: Books will open when the previous roping begins and close a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of that roping.

TRIAD numbers only. Must be current USTRC member.

2012 cards may be purchased at roping • Win USTRC Flex Earnings!

Negative Coggins required at all shows and must be presented.

First to enter, last to rope Great Corriente roping cattle furnished by Philipp Ranch.

We will be hosting National Playoffs at our Finals – win the Average at one of our tour stops and qualify, or a certain percentage of Average winners will be taken at Finals.

See our website for more information.

May 19-20, 2012 Bryan, Texas Brazos Expo Center Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

June 9-10, 2012 Giddings, Texas Lee County Covered Arena (Stalls and RV available)

July 20-22, 2012

FINALS - Bryan, Texas Brazos County Expo Center (Stalls and RV available)

Don Gonzales Saddles to Playoff Winners at the Finals

2012 Sponsors: Beard Navasota Vet Hospital Classic Ropes

2nd Annual Philipp Ranch Horse Sale July 21, 2012

Must attend 3 of 8 ropings to participate at the Finals Dummy Roping at noon on Sunday sponsored by Lone Star Ropes For more information: John 713/806-6012 • Johnnie 936/878-2833 or visit our website: www.philippranch.com SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 129

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San Antonio Rose Palace

BUILT FORD TOUGH TRUCK March 31 & April 1, 2012

San Antonio Rose Palace 25665 Boerne Stage Rd. San Antonio, TX 78255

DUMMY ROPING SUNDAY at 1:00 p.m.

Buckles in Each Age Group (5 & Under, 6-9, 10-12)

SATURDAY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

#8 BUCKLE BLOWOUT

#9 TRUCK ROPING

Capped at Elite #5 Books Open 8:00 a.m. / Close 9:00 a.m. / Rope 9:30 a.m.

Enter 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 • $120/roper • 3 Head Limited to 100 entered teams BUCKLES GUARANTEED! Payout based on 100 entered teams 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: 5th: 6th: 7th-10th:

AVERAGE $3,000 + Buckles $2,500 + Buckles $1,500 + Buckles $1,300 + Buckles $900 + Buckles $800 + Buckles $500 + Buckles

Capped at Elite #5 Sat. Books Open 10:00 a.m. / Close 12:30 p.m. / Rope 1:00 p.m.

Sunday Roping Starts at 9:00 a.m.

Enter 1/Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $180/roper You may enter 6 times for a total of 18 runs • 3 Head, PA 1 Only 200 entered teams will be taken for Sunday Pre-Enter at 210/355-7123 or 979/922-9696 Books open Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. and close when roping is filled TRIAD numbers ONLY SHORT VISA, Mastercard & Discover BARRIER accepted for Pre-entry (3% charge) Points through 25 places in Average Top 75 teams to Short Round 2 points for Fast Time in Short Round

SATURDAY & SUNDAY BUILT FORD TOUGH CHALLENGE ROPING Beat the Challenge and WIN 5 Times Your Money!

Challenge Pen located in second arena Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. / Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FEES: $30/roper $40/roper $50/roper

BEAT THE CHALLENGE TIME: #11 Team - 45 sec. #10 Team - 50 sec. #9 Team - 54 sec. #8 Team - 58 sec.

ALL challenges are 4 head, PA 1

2012 4-DOOR FORD DUALLY To High Point Roper 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: 5th: 6th: 7th: 8th: 9th: 10th:

AVERAGE Cash + Saddles Cash + Buckles Cash + Buckles Cash + Buckles Cash + Buckles Cash + Buckles Cash + Buckles Cash + Buckles Cash + Buckles Cash + Buckles

SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES: PRODUCED BY:

ROCKIN R’s PRODUCTIONS

FMI: 210/355-7123 PRE-ENTRY: 979/922-9696 130 / MARCH 2012

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Big Bucks Championships Same Ropings Back-to-Back Weekends in April Farmington, NM 8th Annual April 20-21, 2012 Host Motel: LaQuinta Inn 866/725-1661

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South Jordan, UT April 27-28, 2012 Host Motel: Sleep Inn 801/572-2020

Friday April 20 & 27 40 & Over #12 Handicap

Saturday April 21 & 28 #11 Roping

Sign up at 1:00 p.m. Rope at 2:00 p.m.

Pick 1, draw 3 or draw all 4 for $100/roper 4 Steer • Enter 2X

Sign up at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Capped at an Elite #6 & under only Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners • 4 Steer #11 Payout guaranteed at 400 teams, but may increase accordingly.

Slower Steers

#13 Roping Sign up at 6:00 p.m.

Rope at 7:00 p.m.

No Cap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $150/roper Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners 80% Payback • 4 Steer #13 Payout based on 200 teams, but may increase accordingly.

Fresh Steers

16 Saddles 12 Buckles

#13 Payout 1st - $5,000 2nd - $4,000 3rd - $3,000 4th - $1,700 5th - $1,400 6th - $800

All ropings current TRIAD numbers only.

Will rope fresher steers in #13 and #11. Slower steers in 40 & Over and #4 & Under.

2 arenas will be used in Farmington.

Must be classified prior to these events.

Please call USTRC at 254-968-0002 to receive your classification number. Appropriate cut-off times and handicaps TBA.

Fresh Steers

$10,000 TO HIGH POINT ROPER! PAYOFF

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

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

Elite #4 & Under Only Championship • Books close at 2:00 p.m.

• Short Barrier • Slower Steers • Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $120 • Enter 4X for a total of 12 partners #4 & UNDER PAYOUT 1st Fancy Saddles and $2,000 2nd Fancy Saddles and $1,500 3rd Fancy Saddles and $1,000 4th Buckles and $800 5th Buckles and $600 6th through 20th - Points only

Slower Steers

$5,000 to High point #4 & under

#4 Average Payout guaranteed at 400 teams but may increase accordingly

Cash or Credit Card Only!

Plenty of stalls and RV spaces available.

Call for late arrival.

Zane Dansie - ZD

Cattle Co. 801/599-1238 www.zdroping.com SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 133

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S: R E P O R M A E T N IO T N E T T A WIN LIKE THE PROS! ZZZ 156ZRUOG FRP 15675& KWPO Z ZZ 156ZRUOG FRP 15675& KWPO

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TEAM ROPING CLASSIC 2012

presented by

The average winners of Sunday take home James Wood Crew Cab Dually Pick-Up Trucks and Matching Cimarron 3-Horse Bumper-Pull Trailers.

OTHER PRIZES INCLUDE: NRS Pro Series Trophy Saddles and Mortenson Trophy Belt Buckles, NRSTRC Jackets, PLUS LOTS OF $$$$$!

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FRIDA AY, April 13 First full round only. Starts at 10 a.m. 5 second barrier. 5 second leg penalty.

SA ATURDA AY, April 14 Second full round starts at 10 a.m. 5 second barrier.

5 second leg penalty.

SUNDA AY, April 15 Church at 8 a.m. Finals start tart at 10 a.m. T Top op 75 teams on two tw head from Fridaay and Saturdaayy combined will make up the Finals.

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Entries forms will be mailed to ropers who participated last year for first right of entry. Books will officially open on April 1, 2012.

Visit www.NRSworld.com/NRSTRC.html for online entries or call 940-393-7050.

All entries must be paid by 9 a.m. Fridaay morning, morni April 13, 2011.

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TRIAD #11 u capped at Elite #6 u Enter with 1, draw 3 or draw all 4 for $150/roper u Cash Only, No Checks u 3-head, progressive after 1 u Cut off time in first round u Books open at 8:30 a.m.

Close at 10:30 a.m. NO EXCEPTIONS! Roping will start at noon u TRIAD numbers only, must have 2012 USTRC card u 5 second penalty for broken barrier - REAL SHORT BARRIER u Roping will be run in rotations u Flagman decision is final u Current Coggins required u No unauthorized vendors u Producer reserves right to refuse any entry

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

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Advertised Payout Guaranteed Regardless of Number of Teams

Good Cattle

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For more information: Butch Smith 956.750.0745 Cattle provided by Nick Arredondo 361.676.5171 and Rudy Gutierrez 361.935.0449 136 / MARCH 2012

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Due to the special format of this roping, USTRC will guarantee Flex Earnings but personal earnings will not be counted.

For entry procedures and event information contact: Teresa Di Loreto at 775/359-3000 x129 or Linda Davis 619/301-0905

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

Proud Supporter of

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Wednesday ! y l n O s e i Lad June 20, 2012 OPEN ROPING!

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For entry information & forms call Linda Davis 619/301-0905 or Teresa Di Loreto 775/359-3000 x129 Entry fees and forms are due on or before MAY 1, 2012.

TRIAD numbers only 2012 USTRC membership required

2012

Reno Rodeo Invitational Team Roping, LLC 985 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 310 Reno, Nevada 89521

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SUPER SUNDAY SHOOT-OUT! by presented

World Series of Team Roping King City, California Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Rava Indoor Arena 625 Division St. • King City, CA 93930

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012 !

CASH ONLY! Cattle by S BAR J CATTLE

For more information David S. Brown 408.640.6026

WSTR Rules: • Must be 21 • Go twice • WSTR membership or USTRC membership

Future World Series of Team Roping Dates Chowchilla, CA April 7 fairgrounds Fallon, NV April 21 Hutchings Indoor Arena Fernley, NV June Salinas, CA July

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required to collect winnings: You may purchase your 2012 WSTR card for $60 on site, on line or by calling 505.898.1755 • Classifications powered by TRIAD. • Membership available at roping • For info

go to: wstroping.com All American Trailer Sales

Warner, OK March 24-25, 2012 & Tulsa, OK • April 21-22, 2012 Saturday,

Sunday,

March 24 & April 21

March 25 & April 22

Enter 8 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m. – CASH ONLY!

Enter 8 .am. • Rope 9 a.m. – NO AGE LIMITS!

#13 World Series Qualifier

#9 Pick or Draw

$150/roper • Enter 2x

$60/roper • Enter 5x • Capped at #5+ heeler

#12 World Series Qualifier

#8 Pick or Draw Books Close During the #9

$150/roper • Enter 2x

$60/roper • Enter 5x • Capped at #5+ heeler

#11 World Series Qualifier

All Girl – Run with #8

Will not start before noon

Books Close During the #9

$150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6+ heeler

Bring 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150

#10 World Series Qualifier

#15 Pick or Draw

$150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6 heeler March 24-25, 2012 - Range Line Arena, Warner, OK Rick Hubler 918.557.9951 Very limited stalls & hookups - Make reservations early!

Off of I-40 Exit 278 South Hwy. 2. Turn west on 266, go 3 miles, turn south on County Line Road, go 2 miles

Will not start before noon

$100/roper • Enter 3x • Floor: #5 header, #7 heeler Cash Only!

Open Payback

April 21-22, 2012 - Bridle Creek Arena, Tulsa, OK Look for directions to arena in April issue of SuperLooper

• Resistol rule: Cowboy hat or no hat / NO CAPS. • Must turn 21 in 2012 to rope on Saturday.

• Open & #15 handicapped

• Producers: Tri-State Productions – Mackey & Kelli Tully mackeytully@live.com • 575.415.4840

80% Pick or Draw • $150/roper • Enter 2x Floor: #6 header, #7 heeler • Cash Only!

CHURCH ON SUNDAY Approx. 11:00 a.m.

Three Strands Ministry

• www.wstropings.com • Same format for both ropings • Will NOT be selling USTRC cards onsite!

WSTR membership or USTRC membership required to collect winnings: You may purchase your 2012 WSTR card for $60 on site, on line or by calling 505.898.1755. Classifications powered by TRIAD. Official World Series of Team Roping Sponsors

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Free to Family!

Buy a Gold Plus membership and receive free memberships for your spouse and children.

(Children must be living at home and be under the age of 21)

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USTRC APPROVED GRASSROOTS EVENT Presented by

Tommy Lee Livestock March 17, 2012 Hutchings Indoor Arena Fallon, Nevada Guaranteed $2,000 in Flex Earnings to the 1st place Average winners and 1st place Incentive Average winners in all divisions ($1,000 per roper).

Trophy Saddle to the High Money winner

Upcoming Events 2012 April 14 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV April 27-28 Tommy Lee Livestock, Winnemucca, NV May 19 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV June 2 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV July 21 Tommy Lee Livestock, Fallon, NV June 22-24 West Coast Regional Finals Paso Robles, CA August 24-26 NW Regional Finals Winnemucca, NV

Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping October 20-28, 2012, Oklahoma City, OK

Action Begins at 9 a.m.

Saturday, March 17, 2012 #15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #12 Gold Plus (w/ #10 Inc.)

#11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 (w/ #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw books close at 2 p.m.

Location: Hutchings Indoor Arena 985 Sheckler Cutoff Fallon, NV 89406 Cattle: Tommy Lee Livestock Stalls: Stalls available on a first come first served basis Event Info: Tommy Lee 775.741.4523 Hotels: Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com.

Special Rate ID# 00214570

USTRC Draw In Options In Effect (for more information visit www.ustrc.com and click on the “Draw In” link.)

Format #15 Handicap – 4-steer average progressive after 1, $50/roper, enter 4 times.

Top 20 teams to the short round #14 team 1.5 seconds off #13 and under team 3 seconds off #13 Handicap – 4-steer average progressive after 1, $50/roper, enter 4 times.

Top 20 teams to the short round #12 team 1.5 seconds off #11 and under team 3 seconds off

#12, #11, #10 and #9 – 4-steer average progressive after 1, $50/roper, enter 4 times.

Top 20 teams to the short round #12 (w/ #11 Inc.) #11 (w/ #10 Inc.) #10 Capped at an Elite #6 (w/ #9 Inc.) #9 Capped at an Elite #5 (w/ #8 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) 3-steer average progressive after 1, $150/roper, enter 1 time Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 #7 team – 2 seconds off #6 and under team – 3 seconds off Top 30 teams to the short round

A 2012 USTRC membership is required before you rope and may be purchased at this event 1 / FEBRUARY 2011

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Oklahoma Winter CLASSIC

6 Pair Trophy Gist Spurs

NEW PAYOUT

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

2 Trophy Rope Bags

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

• Average winners of the All Girl

GUTHRIE, OK

FORMAT

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 SATURDAY, MARCH 10 SUNDAY, MARCH 11 9 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

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

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

• Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles 19 Trophy Gist Buckles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

MARCH 9-11, 2012

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap - Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $180/roper 3-steer average

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 Century (w/ #9 Inc.) Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $180/roper, 3-steer average

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.) 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

Location: Lazy E Arena, Rt. 5, Box 393, Guthrie, OK 73044 Directions: 30 miles north of Oklahoma City, OK, on I-35. Exit #151 (Seward Rd.) east approximately 4.5 miles.

Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Sleep Inn 405.260.1400. Best Western Territorial Inn 405.282.8831 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • 5-steer/Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Louisiana

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER

CHAMPIONSHIPS

8 Cowboy Gold Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

21 Trophy Gist Buckles

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine) #10 & #9 • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

NEW PAYOUT

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

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

MARCH 9-11, 2012 ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

WEST MONROE, LA

DATE CHANGE

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Location: Ike Hamilton Expo Center Directions: Thomas Road, exit from I-20, south to service road, follow road to Expo Center.

Producer: Steve & Sherry Judd Cattle: Texas Bar S Cattle Company Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Steve & Sherry Judd 601.928.3218 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Holiday Inn 318.807.6000 Quality Inn 318.387.2711 Jameson Inn 318.361.0750 Ask for USTRC rate Hilton 318.398.0653 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be requested 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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Eastern Nebraska CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

PRIZES PAID FOR

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

19 Trophy Gist Buckles

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine) • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

6 Pair Trophy Gist Spurs

NEW PAYOUT

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

2 Trophy Rope Bags

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

MARCH 16-18, 2012

• Average winners of the All Girl

LINCOLN, NE

FORMAT

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRI., MARCH 16

SAT., MARCH 17

SUN., MARCH 18

• Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap, Pick 1, draw 2 #15 Handicap or draw 3 for $180/roper, $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 3-steer average • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 Century (w/#9 Inc.) Pick1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

#12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Sunday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Location: Lancaster Events Center Directions: 4100 N. 84th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Co. Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Chase Suite Hotel 402.483.4900, 200 South 68th Place, Lincoln, NE 68510 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be requested 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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Colorado River

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER

CLASSIC

3 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • High money winner each day (Specialty ropings excluded)

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

33 Trophy Gist Buckles

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

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

MARCH 16-18, 2012

FORT MOHAVE, AZ

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, MARCH 16

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #15 Handicap

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #13 Handicap

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.) 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off

7:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: Mojave Crossing Event Center Directions: Kingman: Hwy. 68 south 35 miles to Hwy. 95 South. Continue approx. 11 miles to Aztec Rd., to the AVI sign. Laughlin: Needles Hwy. south 11 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy., Avi sign.

Turn left, 3 miles to venue. Needles: I-40 to River Rd. Cutoff, which becomes Needles Hwy. North 14 miles to Aha Macav Pkwy. Look for the AVI sign. Turn right, continue to venue.

Producer: USTRC Cattle: Reed and Keith Flake Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: On-site hotel: AVI Resort & Casino 800.AVI.2WINN or info@avicasino.com. For more hotel info call 1-800-4Laughlin or visitlaughlin.com. Tack store along with horse hay and feed available on-site.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Current coggins required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

FORMAT

#15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

COWBOY CHURCH

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9

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

#12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Tennessee

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER

CHAMPIONSHIPS

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

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

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

6 Pair Trophy Gist Spurs

NEW PAYOUT

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

• Average winners of the All Girl

MARCH 23-25, 2012

2 Trophy Rope Bags

FRANKLIN, TN

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRI., MARCH 23

SAT., MARCH 24

SUN., MARCH 25

• Open (with #15 Inc.) • #15 Handicap

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap, Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper, 3-steer average

• #13 Handicap

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only • #10 Century (with #9 (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Inc.) $80/roper, enter 4x, 3-steer average 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Location: Ag Expo Park Directions: 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN. Take I-65 to exit #61, turn east on Peytonsville Road, then left on Long Lane.

Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions Stalls: $45 for the weekend. First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hyatt Place 615.771.8900, Days Inn 615.790.1140, Ramada Unlimited 615.791.4004 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be requested 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

4

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter with 2 times maximum • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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“The only way to finish on top is to give it your all from the start.”

Jhett Johnson

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Northern California CLASSIC

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

MARCH 24-25, 2012

PASO ROBLES, CA

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, MARCH 24 • Open (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.) 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 • #10 (with #9 Inc.) • #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

COWBOY CHURCH 7:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: California Mid-State Fairgrounds Directions: 101 Hwy 46 East, exit between 13th & 24th Streets.

Producer: USTRC Cattle: Rowly & Cathie Twisselman Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western Black Oak Motor Lodge 805.238.4740 1135 24th Street. Within walking distance of event. In-room coffee and refrigerator.

Ask for USTRC Roper Rate.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER 2 Trophy Martin Saddles • High money winner each day (Specialty ropings excluded)

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

FORMAT

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Northeast Kansas

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER

CHAMPIONSHIPS

8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

19 Trophy Gist Buckles

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

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

6 Pair Trophy Gist Spurs

NEW PAYOUT

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

2 Trophy Rope Bags

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

MARCH 30-APRIL 1, 2012

• Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

• Average winners of the All Girl

TOPEKA, KS

FORMAT

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points

FRI., MARCH 30 9 a.m.

SAT., MARCH 31 9 a.m.

SUN., APRIL 1 9 a.m.

• Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap, Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper, 3-steer average

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 Century (w/#9 Inc.) Pick1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper

#13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

#12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Location: Kansas Expo Centre Directions: #1 Expo Centre Drive, Topeka, Kansas 66612 Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Econolodge 785.267.1681 Holiday Inn Express 85.228.9500 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be requested 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

#15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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April 20 & 21, 2012

Curry County Events Center Minimum 40 Teams! $4,000 Entry Fee.

Competitions in: Bronc Riding Branding Sorting Stray Gathering Wild Cow Milking

7 PM, Friday - 4/20: WRCA Teams 9 AM, Saturday - 4/21: Non-WRCA Teams SHORT GO: 7 PM, Saturday - 4/21: Final 6 WRCA & Final 6 Non-WRCA Teams.

Contact Jaree Elliott @ 575-760-5462 to enter. Entry Deadline - March 23, 2012.

Visit www.CC GrabtheGoldRR.com for more information.

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

New Mexico

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER

CHAMPIONSHIP

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

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

21 Trophy Gist Buckles

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

NEW PAYOUT

6 Pair Trophy Gist Spurs

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

APRIL 6-8, 2012

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

CLOVIS, NM FORMAT

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

• Open (with #15 Inc.) • #13 Handicap

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper $2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average • #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

• #15 Handicap

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

COWBOY CHURCH EASTER SERVICE 7:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: Curry County Special Events Center Directions: 1900 E. Brady Ave, Clovis, NM 88101 Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. Plenty of outdoor panel stalls are available. Covered stalls are limited, first come, first served basis. Additional covered stalls are available at Clovis Livestock Auction, one mile from the facility. Tie-outs are allowed at a one-time $10 clean-up fee - facility policy.

Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hampton Inn 505.763.3300, 2212 Mabry Dr. Clovis, NM Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9

1

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) 150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum. 5-steer/Progressive after 1. Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive.

Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $150/roper. Enter 2 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $150/roper. Enter 2 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Current coggins may be required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Bluegrass CHAMPIONSHIPS

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

REVISED DATES! Now you can spend Easter Sunday with the family!

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

APRIL 6-7, 2012

LIBERTY, KY

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 6 • Open (with #15 Inc.) • #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.) • Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included • #11 (with #10 Inc.)

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 • All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap, Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper, 3-steer average • #10 (with #9 Inc.) • #9 (with #8 Inc.)

2 p.m. Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12:00 noon)

Sponsors: CMC, Southern States of Liberty, Casey Co. Bank, J-S Corrientes,

Easter Stuart Powell Motor Group and A-Gate Egg Hunt Location: Casey County Ag Expo Center Saturday Directions: 678 J Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539 at Noon Producer: John Johnson & JX2 Productions Cattle: J-S Corrientes Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: John Johnson 423.340.0640, Ryan Shaw 502.376.7494 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Best Western 859.236.5525 Holiday Inn Express 859.236.6200

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be requested 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER 33 Trophy Gist Buckles • Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

2 Trophy Rope Bags • Average winners of the All Girl

FORMAT

4

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Arkansas

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

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

NEW PAYOUT

6 Trophy Gist Spurs

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

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

APRIL 13-15, 2012

Format

FORT SMITH, AR

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 13

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

• Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Location: Harper Stadium / Kay Rodgers Park, 4317 North 50th Street, Ft. Smith, AR 72901 Directions: From I-40 take 540 south. Take Kelly Highway. Exit west to 50th Street, go right approximately 1 mile. Arena is on the left.

Producer: Denny & Lynn Flynn Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Denny Flynn 479.965.6800 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Comfort Inn & Suites, 6500 Rogers Ave. 479.434.5400. Located on Rogers Ave. just off I-540. Free deluxe hot breakfast, in-room microwaves and frig., 32" LCD HD TV, wireless internet, gourmet Keurig coffee makers. Rate $85 for standard room, $100 for suites, ask for roper’s discount.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • 5-steer/Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Front Range CHAMPIONSHIPS

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

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

• Average winners of the All Girl

PUEBLO, CO SUNDAY, APRIL 15

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

• Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper, 3-steer average • #10 Century (w/#9 Inc.) Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper, 3-steer average • #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

19 Trophy Gist Buckles

2 Trophy Rope Bags

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

• #13 Handicap

• Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

• #15 Handicap

8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

6 Trophy Gist Spurs

NEW PAYOUT APRIL 13-15, 2012

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

• #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Location: Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO Directions: From I-25 exit 97-A, go right on Abricado Ave., then turn left on Northern Ave. Take a right on Prairie Ave. to main gates on west side.

Producer: Rope the Rockies, Jeff Smith and Ike Cox Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, Ike Cox 660.425.5502 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites at Southgate (Exit 94) 719.566.1726; Microtel Inn (Exit 94) 719.242.2020 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

Format

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ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • 5-steer/Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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South Alabama CHAMPIONSHIPS

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, APRIL 21 • Open (with #15 Inc.) • #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.) • Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included • #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.) 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

3 Trophy Martin Saddles • High Money #7 & over roper • High Money #5 and #6 roper • High Money #4 & below roper Specialty Ropings excluded

35 Trophy Gist Buckles

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

APRIL 21-22, 2012

PRIZES PAID FOR

BY PRODUCER

ANDALUSIA, AL

Sponsors: Fuller Supply Ben Atkinson Motors ALFA Insurance Co. Alabama Farmers Co-op Priester's Pecans F.R.M. Feeds Twisted Spur Montgomery Serum

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

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SUNDAY, APRIL 22

FORMAT

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $150/roper, 3-steer average

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

• #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Location: The Covington Center Arena Directions: 24000 AL Hwy 55, Andalusia, AL 36420, 334.428.2045.

From north of Andalusia: Take I-65 to Georgiana exit 114, then Hwy 31 to McKenzie, (it will then turn into) AL Hwy 55 South to River Falls. Turn left onto Hwy 84 East and travel to Andalusia. At the first intersection (Rite Aide), turn right onto Hwy 29 South. Travel 2.8 miles, turn left onto Hwy 55 South. Facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From south of Andalusia: Take Hwy 29 North to Andalusia, turning right at the city limits onto Hwy 55 South. Facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From east of Andalusia: Take Hwy 84 West to Andalusia. At intersection of Hwy 29 and Hwy 84 West, continue 5 miles and turn left onto Hwy 55 South. Facility is 1.4 miles on the left. From west of Andalusia: Take Hwy 84 East to Andalusia. At first intersection (Rite Aide), turn right onto Hwy 29 South. Travel 2.8 miles, turn left onto Hwy 55 South. Facility is 1.4 miles on the left.

Producer: Ed Allen Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Ed Allen 256.825.8171 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Days Inn 334.427.0050. Ask for Allen’s roping rates.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be requested 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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Visit the Ori ginal!

If you like country music, cowgirls and cowboys –

Then Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio Just north of San Antonio, at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, sits the small community of Leon Springs. Founded in the 1800s by Max Aue, Leon Spring’s cityscape changed when Max’s son, Rudolph, opened a one-stop gas station, garage, and grocery store.

Bar-B-Q was added to the operation in 1989, and Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q has been serving up tasty food ever since. The same original recipes that built Rudy’s Leon Springs’ reputation are now available throughout the Southwest.

Our pits are 100% wood fired with oak, a slower burning wood than the mesquite used by others. Along withVSA time and oak, we cook with a dry spice that ensures each plate of Rudy’s Bar-B-Q is perfectly ready for you.

Apply some of our famous “Sause” and dinner is served.

is your place to party.

Just like Texas, size is of importance and you can find it all under one roof at this country venue.

Not only will you be entertained by great performers on stage, there is a mechanical bull, lots of bars, a huge dance floor and there is even a second level.

Rudy’s “Country Store ” and Bar-B-Q Welcomes USTRC Roper s!

IN HOUSE PROOF

24152 W. IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78257 210.698.2141 or find a location near you at www.rudysbbq.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio / Boerne

Fairfield Inn & Suites Boerne offers ropers an ideal location to enjoy “Hill Country” hospitality within easy reach of the Rose Palace, as well as San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and Sea World. You can relax in your oversized room or suite after roping all day or enjoy our outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness and business centers, free WiFi and meeting room.

We are conveniently located off of IH10 West Exit 543, close to historical downtown Boerne.

6 Cascade Caverns Road Boerne, Texas 78006 Reservations – 800.228.2800 Direct Hotel – 830.368.4167 164 / MARCH 2012

Come out and enjoy a night of fun in San Antonio at Cowboys Dancehall!VSA CRX’D Doors Open: Wednesday – 8 p.m.

Thursday – 7 p.m.

Friday – 8 p.m.

Saturday – 7 p.m.

Sunday – 6 p.m.

The Dodging Duck Brewhaus & Restaurant is located in Boerne, Texas.

We have an eclectic menu of international and local favorites, from Thai Lettuce Wraps to Chimichurri Grilled Beef Tenderloin to Bratwurst & Sauerkraut. Best of all, we brew great beer! We’ve already won three gold and three silver medals at the World Beer Championships!

Open Every Day 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri-Sat Join us for Ducky Hour every weekday from 3-6 p.m.

402 River Road Boerne, Texas 78006

830/248-DUCK

COWBOYS DANCEHALL SAN ANTONIO, TX

IN HOUSE PROOF

3030 NE Loop 410 at I-35, San Antonio, Texas or call us for directions at 210.646.9378

CRX’D

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Texas

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 10 Trophy Martin Saddles

CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NEW PAYOUT

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

SAN ANTONIO, TX

THURS., APRIL 19 10 a.m.

FRI., APRIL 20 9 a.m.

SAT., APRIL 21 9:00 a.m.

• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• #13 Handicap

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #15 Handicap

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.) 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

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

6 Sets of Trophy Gist Spurs

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

APRIL 19-22, 2012

27 Trophy Gist Buckles

Format

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • #9 (with #8 Inc.) • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points

SUN., APRIL 22 9:00 a.m.

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

#15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

COWBOY CHURCH 7:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: San Antonio Rose Palace, 25665 Boerne Stage Road, San Antonio, TX 78255 Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.

members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: La Quinta Inn & Suites, 25042 I-10 West, San Antonio, Texas 210.564.6700 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Texas Animal Health will be checking Coggins papers. Have them current, they will be checked!

2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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Midnight Rodeo Amarillo Welcomes USTRC Ropers!

enjoy e m o C Ropers – ightlife’ ‘ Texas N s t! at its be

For over 21 years, Amarillo, as well as the residents of the Texas Panhandle, have adopted Midnight Rodeo as their own. Easily the largest honky-tonk in the Texas Panhandle, Midnight Rodeo boasts – as you would expect Texans to – over 20,000 square feet of two-steppin’ and longneckin’. More than 3,000 cases per year of consumed Coors Light don’t lie, this is the place to dance, party and live the Texas way at night!

Open - Thursday through Saturday – 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

4400 S Georgia St. Amarillo, TX 79110 (806) 358-7083

Country Barn Steakhouse embraces an authentic Western heritage of the working cowboy. Country Barn is proud to serve Bonsmara beef, hand cut fresh daily, ocean fresh fish, buttery lobster, red king crab, Jamie’s fine authentic Mexican food and award winning hickory smoked BBQ with all the trimmings.

Come in and visit our saloon with the car on the wall! We have the finest liquor selection available in town with the most reasonable prices, three big screen TV’s to watch your favorite sports, and an incredible staff to make your visit pleasant and enjoyable.

Mon - Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Sat - Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

8200 I-40 West - Amarillo, TX 79159 • 806-335-2325

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Located at 2601 East I-40 - Amarillo, Texas 79104. For more information, feel free to call us at 806-376-5181 166 / MARCH 2012

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Panhandle

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

CLASSIC

8 Trophy Martin Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

21 Trophy Gist Buckles

• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

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

NEW PAYOUT

6 Sets of Trophy Gist Spurs • 1st place Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

APRIL 27-29, 2012

AMARILLO, TX

Format

ACTION STARTS 8 a.m. DAILY

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper $2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average • #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

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

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

COWBOY CHURCH 6.30 a.m. Sunday

Location: Amarillo National Center, 3301 East 10th, Amarillo, TX 79104 Directions: East on I-40 to Grand Street, exit north 2 miles to Tri State Fairgrounds. All trailers must enter and exit at Gate 3 on 3rd Street.

Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Stalls: 450 new stalls. Not tie-ups or portable panels. First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Ambassador Hotel 806.358.6161 www.ambassadoramarillo.com 3100 I-40 West (Georgia Exit) 3.5 miles from fairgrounds.

Ask for USTRC Roper Rate.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $120/roper. Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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By The Roper Because All Ropers Should Compete Equally From Sea to Shining Sea TEAM ROPING INFORMATION AND DATA Find out more at www.ustrc.com

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South Dakota

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

CHAMPIONSHIPS

3 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

33 Trophy Gist Buckles

• High Money Winner each day (specialty ropings excluded)

NEW PAYOUT

• Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw • Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus • 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

2 Trophy Rope Bags

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

• Average winners of the All Girl

APRIL 27-29, 2012

RAPID CITY, SD

FORMAT

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 10 a.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 10 a.m.

• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, draw 1, enter 2 times for $100/roper, 3-steer average

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:30 a.m.)

Location: Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, SD Directions: 800 San Francisco St., Rapid City, SD Producer: Steele Roping Cattle: Steele Roping Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Larry Steele 307.290.0743 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Grand Gateway 605.342.1300; Foothills 605.348.5640 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be requested 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

4

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Missouri

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

CLASSIC

• Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

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

2 Trophy Rope Bags

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

• Average winners of the All Girl

BETHANY, MO

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

• Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper, 3-steer average • #10 Century (w/#9 Inc.) Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper, 3-steer average • #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

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

6 Trophy Gist Spurs

NEW PAYOUT APRIL 27-29, 2012

19 Trophy Gist Buckles

• #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Location: Hickory Hill Arena, 27775 East 220th Avenue, Bethany, MO 64424 Directions: I-35 to Exit 93 at Bethany,Mo. Go 1 mile west to intersection of State Hwy 69.

Go north 2.5 miles to 280th Street. Head east 1/4 mile to Hickory Hill Arena.

Producer: Jeff Smith & Ike Cox Cattle: C Bar S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, Ike & Mary Cox 660.425.6087 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Super 8 Motel 660.425.8881; Best Western 660.425.8006; Family Budget Inn 660.425.7915 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

Format

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • 5-steer/Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points. #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Spanish Trail CLASSIC

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 3 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles • High Money winner each day (Specialty roping excluded)

33 Trophy Gist Buckles

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

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

MAY 4-6, 2012

Format

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

NEW PAYOUT MOAB, UT

FRIDAY, MAY 4 10 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 6 9 a.m.

• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included Enter 3 times, $100/roper $2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average • #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #15 Handicap • #13 Handicap • #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #11 (with #10 Inc.) • #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

Location: Spanish Trails Arena, 3500 S. Hwy. 191, Moab, UT 84532

Producer: Walt Eddy / Red Rock Productions Cattle: Reed & Keith Flake Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Red Stone Inn 800.772.1972 or 435.259.3500, 535 South Main Big Horn Lodge 800.325.6171 or 435.259.6171, 550 South Main Moab Valley Inn 800.831.6622 or 435.259.4419, 711 South Main. Indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub, free continental breakfast, guest laundry, suites available. www.moabvalleyinn.com Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

Mississippi CHAMPIONSHIPS

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than: $160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average) Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect (for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

NEW PAYOUT JACKSON, MS

FRIDAY, MAY 4

SATURDAY, MAY 5

SUNDAY, MAY 6

• Open (with #15 Inc.) • #13 Handicap

• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 Handicap Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $150/roper, 3-steer average

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

• #9 (with #8 Inc.) • #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 10:30 a.m.)

Location: Jackson Expo Center, 1207 Mississippi St., Jackson MS 39202.

Directions: I-55 North or South take High Street exit.

Producer: Steve & Sherry Judd Cattle: Texas Bar S Cattle Company Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.

Event Info: Steve Judd 601.928.3218 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Red Roof Inn 800.843.7663; Hampton Inn 601.352.1700 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Current coggins may be required 2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event.

Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

• High Money winner each day (Specialty ropings excluded)

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

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

• #15 Handicap

3 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

2 Trophy Rope Bags

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

MAY 4-6, 2012

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER

Format

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round. #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer, Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

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2012 Formats Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2012 Format 1 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) $150 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9

#15, #13 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

Option 1

2012 Format 2 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

$100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

$180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2

#15, #13

$120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

$80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

Option 1

Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2012 Format 3 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw)

Option 1

$200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each

$180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex

174 / MARCH 2012

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

Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2012 Format 4 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5head average with the Incentive determined on 4 head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head

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#10 Incentive Progressive after 1 1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

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

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as “Elite” may not rope together unless they give up a division. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with an Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the #11 Division

2012 Format 5 The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

#12 (with #11 Incentive) #11 (with #10 Incentive) #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round #9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

Option 1

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

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonIncentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping) (Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overall fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Open with #15 Incentive

Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw) $200 per roper Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for a maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Progressive after 1-head US Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the Average Must qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

Option 1 $180 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partners or Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2 $120 per roper 3-head average No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER Progressive after 1 1st – 5th in the Average will receive – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partner or Enter without a partner and draw 2 partners

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 21 and Older Draw-In Option (For all Formats) Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or NonNeed a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder $100 Per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head Pick or Draw any combination of partners. #10 Incentive Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions Progressive after 1 (#15 - #9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements.

1st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 #15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round #13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team will receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average

#13 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler #12 (with #11 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #6 Heeler #11 (with #10 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler #10 (with #9 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler # 9 (with #8 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #3 Heeler #12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler #8 is already a Pick/Draw Format Ropers who choose the Draw-In Option will pay their side of the entry fee, which is determined by the format of the event

Draw partners may choose one of three options Option 1 – Pay for the extra run and be eligible for all prize money, prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and be eligible for only ½ of the prize money up to $1,000 and forfeit any prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings Option 3 – Decline the extra run

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US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Season Dates: Begins September 12, 2011 and ends October 22, 2012.

All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count.

Qualification to the 2012 Priefert US Open Championships requires that ropers be a current USTRC member and have participated in at least one USTRC approved Sanctioned or Affiliate event during the current season.

Sanctioned Open Events Including Approved Affiliated Open Ropings • All Sanctioned USTRC Events • All Regional USTRC Events • Sand Hills Classic • Wild Fire Open to the World • Mike Cervi Memorial • Windy Ryon Memorial • Bob Feist Invitational 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

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• Points Only for: #7 and above headers; #8 and above heelers. Points do not carry over from season to season.

• Ropers must qualify to Short-Round to be eligible for points.

• Point ties will be broken on money won at season end.

• Priefert US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams qualify to the short round.

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

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

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ROPER MATH 70 (miles per hour) x 4 (total hours) 280 miles 176 / MARCH 2012

1 Eastern Nebraska Championships 4 Tennessee Championships 5 Northern California

Championships 9 Northeast Kansas Championships

Bonus 315 (total miles of trip) : 3 (miles per hour) 4.5 hours (or 4 hours and 30 minutes)

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Find out where all the Roping Events are in your area

SEE pages 96-99 of this issue

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A

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Twister Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum . . . . . .166 Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

P & M Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

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A Cut Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .23

Roger Peters

USTRC Events:

Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . .30 Clinton Anderson

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Down Under Horsemanship . . . . . . .178 Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Livestock Insurers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .99

Arkansas Championships . . . . . . . . .161

Philipp Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Bluegrass Championships . . . . . . . .160

James Pickens, Jr.

Colorado River Classic . . . . . . . . . . .153

Ariat International, Inc. . . . . . . . . .11, 15 Horkdog Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Horse-Craft Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

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Foundation Charity Roping . . . . . . .138

Eastern Nebraska Championships . .151

Preifert Rodeo &

Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Front Range Championships . . . . . .162

Ranch Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Louisiana Championships . . . . . . . .150

B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . . .71 Hy O Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Big Ticket Team Roping . . . . . . . .112, 113

Mississippi Championships . . . . . . . .172 Missouri Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

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Brother-In-Law Productions . . . .121-123 I

New Mexico Championships . . . . . .159

Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Invitational Team Roping

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Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Northeast Kansas Classic . . . . . . . . .157 R

Northern California Classic . . . . . . . .156

Cactus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Ray Radford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Oklahoma Winter Classic . . . . . . . . .149

Capri Rodeo Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 J

Ram Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Panhandle Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Joe’s Boot Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 107

South Alabama Championships . . . .163

Cates Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Justin Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . . .90

South Dakota Championships . . . . .169

Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Rimrock Spurs & Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Spanish Trail Classic . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Cavender's Boot City . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Tennessee Championships . . . . . . . .154

Circle T Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 K

Rockin R's Production . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Texas Championships . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Classic Equine . . . . . . . . .32-33, 35, 144 Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Rocking G Cattle Company . . . . . . . . .137

Tommy Lee Grassroots . . . . . . . . . . .148

Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 155

Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3

USTRC Formats 2012 . . . . . . . . .173-176

Clovis Twelve Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 L

Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Computer Software for

L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Rope The Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

USTRC Membership

Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 LCI Livestock Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . .101 Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Corey Ross Team Ropings . . . . . . . . . .114 Royal Horn Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q . . . . .164 Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Running P Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Load 'em In The Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Country Barn Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . .166 Load 'em In The Dark and Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . .63

Wide Open Productions . . . . . . . . . .117

Cowboys Dancehall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Crossfire Productions . . . . . . . . .118, 119 Curry County Events Center . . . . . . . .158 M

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-59 USTRC Payout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-83 USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

V Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . .100

Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

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D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

SSG Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Mike White Pasture Roping . . . . . . . . .132

Perry DiLoreto . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140, 141 Midnight Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Smith Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . . .93

Double Diamond Rope Co. . . . . . . . . .101 Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . .100

Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

World Series Events

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Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

California Shoot-Outs . . . . . . . . . . .144

Stinger Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Diamond E Productions . . . . . . . . . .146

Equibrand / Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Nash Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 F

Tri-State Championships . . . . . . . . .145

National Horsemen's Association . . . . .101

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National Roper’s

Texas Bar S Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Fairfield Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

World Series of Team Roping . .142, 143 Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Supply . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 101, 134-135

The Dodging Duck Brewhaus . . . . . . .164

Farm Tek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 National Team Roping League . . .102-105

Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . .69

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Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . .108-111

Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . . .4

XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Reed Flake - PRCA Announcer . . . . . .152 O

Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Forty Plus Team Roping Championships . .106 Oklahoma State

Triangle Sales Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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Four Quarter Circle, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Tuley Roping Productions . . . . . .124, 125

ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Horseshoeing School . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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