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USTRC Championship Results THE MAGAZINE FOR TEAM ROPERS

FEATURES 8

Just the Way It Is

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Midwest Regional Finals

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Panhandle Classic

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Spanish Trail Classic

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Mississippi Championships

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Ohio Classic

by Ben Clements

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Cowboy Capital Classic

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USTRC Announcements

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Kansas Championships

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Gold Plus Report

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Red Desert Classic

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Red Rock Classic

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Indiana Classic

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Florida Panhandle Classic

by Lauren Hardman

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Top Tips with Rickey Green

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Champions Profile — Sam Livingston and Calvin Taylor

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Just the Way It Is JULY 2014

by Ben Clements

W

e are right smack dab in the middle of summer and I love it.

I would rather sweat than shiver any day of the week. Summer is also the time for many great ropings all over the country. I do a lot of traveling and hope to see you soon at an event near you.

This month I was cruising through Facebook and I came across a posting that my wife shared and it really struck me as something that carried a lot of truth. I decided to share it with you, but to add my own touch to it, so here goes.

Some things to THINK about!

1. Your shoes are the first thing people subconsciously notice about you. Wear nice shoes.

(I don’t always wear nice shoes or boots, but I am going to start...Thanks Tony Lama.)

2. If you sit for more than 11 hours a day, there’s a 50% chance you will die within the next 3 years.

(Fortunately I don’t sit that much, but I am certainly going to become more active.)

3. There are at least 6 people in the world who look exactly like you. There’s a 9% chance that you’ll meet one of them in your lifetime. (I have seen two guys who looked like me...That is CRAZY!) 4. Sleeping without a pillow reduces back pain and keeps your spine stronger.

5. A person’s height is determined by their father and their mother determines their weight.

6. If a part of your body “falls asleep,” you can almost always “wake it up” by shaking your head.

(This actually does work for me.)

7. There are three things the human brain cannot resist noticing; food, attractive people and danger.

8. Right-handed people tend to chew food on their right side. (I must not be completely right-handed.)

9. Putting dry tea bags in gym bags or smelly shoes will absorb the unpleasant odor. (Well I don’t really have a gym bag and if I put tea bags in my sound bag the people at TSA might think I am

trying to smuggle something.)

10. According to Albert Einstein, if honeybees were to disappear from earth, humans would be dead within 4 years. (I don’t want to find out.)

11. There are so many kinds of apples, that if you ate a new one everyday, it would take over 20 years to try them all. (Who knew and who figured out how long it would take to try them all?)

12. You can survive without eating for weeks, but you will only live 11 days without sleeping. (I really don’t want to test this one.)

13. People who laugh a lot are healthier than those who don’t. (I love to laugh.)

14. Laziness and inactivity kills just as many people as smoking. (So if you are a lazy smoker you are in terrible shape. Fortunately I am neither.)

15. A human brain has a capacity to store five times as much information as Wikipedia. (That is why there are so many know-it-alls in the world.)

16. Our brain uses the same amount of power as a 10-watt light bulb!

17. Our body gives enough heat in 30 minutes to boil 1.5 liters of water!! (My wife says I give off more heat than that.)

18. The Ovum egg is the largest cell and the sperm is the smallest cell! (Okay) 19. Stomach acid (conc. HCl) is strong enough to dissolve razor blades!! (But don’t eat one.)

20. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day and while you walk, SMILE. It is the ultimate antidepressant.

(I am not sure if I smile when I walk, but I am going to try this.)

21. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

(With a 3-year old daughter I do not do this.)

22. When you wake up in the morning, pray to ask God’s guidance for your purpose, today. (I pray, but I don’t pray enough so I am going to pray more.)

23. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. (I will try, but I really like to eat food that feeds on plants, so I will probably just stick with that.)

24. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, broccoli, and almonds. (I like green tea, water, blueberries, and almonds, but broccoli has never been my friend.)

25. Try to make at least three people smile each day. (I try to make everyone smile.)

26. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead

invest your energy in the positive present moment.

27. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card. (I really like a good supper, but I am going to work on reversing my eating habits.)

28. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. (How true this is!)

29. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

Forgive them for everything! (I try to do this and for the most part I do pretty well.)

30. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does. (I do take others and myself seriously.)

31. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. (This is hard for me to do.)

32. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present. (I will try.)

33. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. (This is true, but I think it is human nature. Again I will try.)

34. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. (This I am fully aware of.)

35. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years, will this matter?’ (Very true. Most of the time the answer is NO.) 36. Help the needy, be generous! Be a ‘Giver’ not a ‘Taker’ (I really do try to do this and most of the time I think I am pretty successful.)

37. What other people think of you is none of your business. (Hmmmm! I really don’t like for others to think badly of me.)

38. Time heals everything. (For the most part.)

39. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. (Just like the weather...)

40. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. (I love people and I love to have friends. I also love my job. Thanks to all of you who are part of my life.)

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. (Okay!)

42. Each night before you go to bed, pray to God and be thankful for what you will accomplish, today! (I do. I am very thankful for all the blessings in my life.)

43. Remember you are too blessed to be stressed.

(Yes I know, but sometimes I do stress out. I really need to work on this.)

We should all strive to be good people.

No matter who you are and where you are in this adventure through life there is good and positive all around you. Sometimes it smacks us in the head and sometimes we have to search through the bushes for it, but it’s there. Have a great month and remember to pray and smile when you walk, the rest will take care of itself, and that is just the way it is....

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Announcements

At the NFTR in October, the Cruel Girl Championship will be held on Wednesday, October 29 and the Century Championship will be held on Thursday, October 30. Any lady who is a current USTRC or WSTR member may enter the Cruel Girl Championship roping, no qualification is required.

And in the Century Championships, any current USTRC or WSTR member who is 50 years old during 2014, may enter, no qualification required. See the NFTR ad in this issue for complete details of these specialty events as well as all other NFTR divisions.

It’s Regional Finals time! Please check your Available Earnings by going to www.ustrc.com.

The “Member” link on the home page will take you to your personal file page. Click on the “Your Earnings” link once you’re signed in.

Remember eligibility to enter a Shoot-Out Division requires participation at a 2014 USTRC event or USTRC approved event. Every eligible current USTRC member has been awarded Flex Earnings ($1,000 to Gold Spur members and $3,000 to Gold Plus members) that can be used to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out position. It takes $2,000 in earnings to qualify, so combine your earnings with another member and you’re in! Of course you may also qualify by placing 1st through 5th in the Average at any USTRC sanctioned event. Be sure to check out your Available Earnings at www.ustrc.com or call 254.968.0002 ext. 5103 should you need more information.

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Don't forget to register for the Cinch Ride to the Finals Experience. Five lucky USTRC ropers will win: H A year's supply of Cinch jeans and shirts H Four nights lodging in Oklahoma City H Two VIP horse stalls for four nights H $500 to be applied to the entry fees of your choice H VIP parking on the fairgrounds H A VIP Cinch "Goodie Box" Register to win at: www.cinchjeans.com/ridetothefinals Plan your next roping event by clicking on the USTRC Calendar at www.ustrc.com. The calendar is filled with great team roping events and is the best way to keep track of where to go. Also don’t forget to put the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping on your agenda. The action starts October 25, 2014 and will run through November 2, 2014.

Reminder: You do not have to wait until your 70th birthday to be eligible for the Lifetime Membership. If you turn 70 within this calendar year, you’re eligible now! In addition, after you receive your Lifetime card, you will not be sent another one, unless you lose, damage or request another one.

The Gold Plus Roping at all seven Regional Finals will have no less than $20,000 added.

The stage is set for the 2014 USTRC Regional Finals. Last year ropers took advantage of $126,000 added cash to the Gold Plus purse and this year will be no exception. Ropers will be able to reap the rewards of $140,000 added cash to the Gold Plus division.

That means there will be $20,000 added to the roper’s pot in the Gold Plus roping at each of the seven Regional Finals. Take advantage of the Gold Plus program today!

Contact your Gold Plus Representative Lauren Hardman at 800-250-4966 to become a Gold Plus member and bring home your share of the added cash!

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by Lauren Hardman

Hello Ropers!

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he summer is heating up and so are the Regional Finals! We have six more, can’t miss Regional Finals ropings on tap for you. This month you can catch the Regional Finals train at the Eastern Regional Finals in Murfreesboro, TN, the Western Regional Finals in Heber City, UT and, at the end of the month, the Southwest Regional Finals in Clovis, NM. With a whopping $20,000 added to the Gold Plus division at each regional, how can you miss an opportunity to rope for almost 100% of your money plus awesome prizes! The Gold Plus ropings are going to break records this Regional Finals season and we want to see you in the winner’s circle!

This year was our first year to hold the Regional Finals at Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, KS and it started our finals season with a bang! It was a great event and ropers enjoyed the state of the art facility and everything the Kansas Star Casino had to offer. The Gold Plus division was once again the star of the show. Ropers got to rope for 100% of their money, along with lots of great prizes. Shawn Scott and Dale Martin were the Midwest Regional Gold Plus Champions and they pocketed $10,222, trophy Gist buckles, Resistol hats, Tony Lama boots, Cinch jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Suzie Johnson and Derrick Oberle were the #10 Incentive champions and they won $5,486 on three steers plus trophy Gist buckles, Classic Equine horse sheets, Classic rope bags, Classic Equine hay bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Also, to sweeten the deal, Suzie Johnson and Derrick Oberle placed second in the main Average and pocketed another $6,816 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. What a great payday for these Gold Plus members!

Now that we are rolling through Regional Finals season ropers, don’t forget to watch the entry and stall

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deadlines. Even though you have the awesome benefit of having an extra week to get entered, your entries have to be in the office by Friday, a week before the event start date! (Not postmarked, but in the office!)

That gives the Central Entry department enough time to get your draw positions posted on the Wednesday before the event. We want you to be able to take proper and full advantage of all the opportunities and privileges the Gold Plus program has to offer.

It is the most exciting time of the year to be a Gold Plus member as we make our way through the Regional Finals and on to the National Finals of Team Roping. We need to keep our minds sharp, our horses conditioned and our eyes on the prize! It’s a great day to be a team roper and if I can help you make stall reservations, enter or answer any questions please let me know. Call the Gold Plus line at 800-250-4966 or email me at lhardman@ustrc.com. Until then, saddle up – it’s time to rope!

— Lauren Hardman

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Midwest Reginal Finals #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Midwest Reginal Finals

Shawn Scott - Dale Martin $10,222 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#12 Gold Plus Incentive

Suzie Johnson - Derrick Oberle

Panhandle Classic #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Ab Hendley - John Gregory $2,470 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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$5,486 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Panhandle Classic #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Kathleen Hill - Mike Qualls $4,338 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Spanish Trails Classic

Spanish Trails Classic

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Kevin Johnson - Charles Pogue Casey Penrod - Blaine Jensen

#10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Lee Smith - Jerry Satterfield

$1,850 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Mississippi Championships #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Justin Pender - Frank Graves $1,774 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Mississippi Championships #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Burt Osborn - Stephen Bland $2,732 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Cowboy Capital Classic

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#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Jimbo Martinez - Terry Glover

#10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

$3,832 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

James David Halford - David Halford

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$5,412 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Kansas Championships #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Donnie Schneider - Mike Weir $2,310 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Kansas Championships #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Randy Binford - Pat Hafenstein $3,910 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Ohio Classic

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#10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Keith Malencia - Stoffer Cowles

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

$1,064 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Ronnie Hyde - David Mitchell

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Dan Haskins - Nathan Dahl $1,330 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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$990 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Red Desert Classic #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Barbara Franzen - Justin McBride $1,376 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Red Rock Classic #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Ross Gosney - Ferlin Charley

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Red Rock Classic #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

$1,760 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Jerry Elkins - Tato Savedra

Indiana Classic

#10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

#12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Ronnie Hyde - J.W. McDowell $1,510 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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$2,360 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Indiana Classic

Jamie Ballard - William Evans $1,820 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Florida Panhandle Classic #12 Gold Plus (with #10 Inc.)

Jessy Remsburg - Billy Lam $2,280 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Florida Panhandle Classic #10 Gold Plus Specialty Roping

Tish Luke - Becky Cannizzaro $1,630 in Cash $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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with Rickey Green

Tune Up That Horse just got a horse back that I owned about five years ago. I sold him when he was 5, and he is now coming 10 years old. He was not the same horse I sold. You would think that this horse would have been better at 10 then he was at 5, but without proper maintenance these horses just can’t hold up. It takes lots of money to keep a horse that you’re roping on consistently sound. It’s like playing pro football for the horses. All of the running, turning, stopping, starting, and off balance jerks are bound to cause physical injuries.

I know it takes years to get a feel for your horse and be able to spot when he is talking to you about soreness. If he was a football player, he could say, hey my hip or ankle is hurting, but unfortunately horses can’t talk. Some of the horses I see at the schools might have sore backs. So they start to pop their butt out of the corner in the heading box, or go by the corner heeling.

Remember, the horse you bought didn’t pop out of the box or run by the corner. When these horses start to resist you in any area as you rope, think about why he might be doing this.

Most horses won’t just start running by the corner just for the fun of it. He is saying it hurts when he gets down to turn.

Sometimes it could be as easy as a pair of skid boots or sometimes a little butte might help. Other times, you might need to inject the hocks. What I hate to see is as soon as people have a problem, here comes the brain chain or rope noseband or the rock grinder spurs and all because the horse can’t say, “hey my right front ankle has some fluid on it and I’m sore”.

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The 10-year-old I talked about earlier wouldn’t back up, because he was sore in his hocks. He had been injected but they had missed the joint in the left hind. He had fluid on the right front ankle because he had compensated for the left hind hock and put pressure on the right leg. This horse was out in the pole and sore in the withers and pelvis. All of these injuries wouldn’t have piled up like this if the horse could talk. You have to be aware of your horse’s language.

I’ve had horses get sore in the hocks, and they will stomp the leg that is hurt. That’s as close to talking as they get.

Sometimes, horses will bite the injured area. Like, if they colic they will bite their belly or sometimes they will bite a hock that’s burning. I have hope that all of you reading this will get off your wallet and get your horses checked out, because if they’re sound you will win a lot more.

So I got this horse chiropracted, and wow, he started wanting to run around a lot more in the pasture. Then I got his hocks injected and his ankle injected, and he really started to move like the horse I had before. The first time I rode him, he was stiff at first. He was in protection mode, but after a while I showed him he could flex in the pole and bridle up again. The first time I asked him to back up, he froze, expecting it to hurt. But after I took my time and let him feel it out, he backed up fine. This is a really nice horse and as always, if you have a good team of specialists, like a great vet and a great shoer and a great chiropractor, you can keep your horses sound.

I know a lot of people could care less about this article or how their horses feel, but they will ruin more horses and donate at more ropings than those that go the extra mile to keep their horses sound.

In the seventies, horses were considered old at 12 or 13.

With todays knowledge, you can keep a horse fit and sound into his twenties. And don’t get me wrong, I’ve wasted a lot of good horses, but I want you to be smarter than I was.

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Champions Profile And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

#13 Shoot-Out 2013 USTRC National Champions

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t takes a certain kind of fortitude and guts to keep trying over and over the same old thing day after day trying to make things happen. It takes commitment, disciple, will power and dedication to keep working, to keep pushing yourself beyond what you know you can do. We rope because we love the sport, the fellowship, the challenge and the lifestyle. Of course, we rope to win but how many of us just rope to rope?

You have to ask yourself how many ropings you would haul to knowing full well you might not win, you may not make the short go round and you probably won’t have much to show for all your hard work, dedication and commitment to the sport. Would you give up? Would you quit? Is it worth it?

Sam Livingston and Calvin Taylor are good friends.

They have been roping together for a long, long time maybe some ten years or more. They don’t expect to win every time. Perhaps they don’t expect to win at all.

Perhaps that is why the #13 Shoot-Out at the 2013 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping was such a phenomenal roping.

“I think we have paid our dues,” Sam Livingston said.

“We have roped everywhere from Maine to Maui. This is probably the second time I’ve ever even made a short round at the Finals in the last eight years. We’ve been coming for a long time and you just keeping pushing and trying to make it happen.”

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Sam Livingston and Calvin Taylor Livingston and Taylor was the second high team back going into the short go round of the #13 Shoot-Out. A little less than one second separated the top four teams in the short round. There was a lot on the line as the #13 Shoot-Out wound down. $97,100 was a lot of money. Add to that scenario Martin Championship Trophy saddles, Tony Lama boots, Gist Championship Gold Trophy buckles and Western Horseman collectors prints and you had a recipe for a bad case of nerves.

Despite obstacles and struggles the pair was committed and excited about being in the short go round.

Taylor had more than his share of struggles going into the roping. His trip to OKC involved two breakdowns, one on the truck and one on the trailer, a lot of frustration and at one point he had about had enough.

“I was so frazzled and frustrated by the trip alone that I wondered if it was even worth messing with,” he explained. “I did not even catch one steer on Saturday

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and Sunday was a bit better but not a lot. I was just about ready to throw up my hands.”

The #13 Shoot-Out was tough and highly competitive.

Every single roper in the short go round had a win on his mind. You could not ignore the pay out and prizes and it was a rip roaring short go round with every team focused and on track.

When it came time for Livingston and Taylor to rope they knew exactly what had to be done. They needed a time of 8.98 on their short round steer to take the lead in the average. It was doable since that was just a good solid “know how to do it” practice run.

“It was stressful,” Livingston said. “I was a nervous wreck.

I couldn’t breathe and I didn’t know what to do about except just go rope.”

“I wanted things to slow down,” Taylor commented. “I wanted to pause and think and remember basics.” The pair posted a time of 8.06 on their final steer and it was enough to move them into the first place slot with only one team left to rope. That last team, however, was a pair of young guns and they were loaded for bear and committed to taking the win. Talk about pressure!

The youngsters, Zachary and Blair Small, needed an 8.34 to move Taylor and Livingston. Nerves were red hot and the tension in the coliseum was almost debilitating.

The pair roped well and rose heroically to the pressure.

However, a time of 9.87 moved them to fourth place. Taylor and Livingston could not quite grasp what had happened.

They had just won the #13 Shoot-Out at the 2013 USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. It suddenly dawned on them paying your dues does reap certain rewards if you can hang on long enough.

“Wow!” Livingston said as he stared emotionally at his new Martin Championship Trophy saddle. “This is the biggest thing I’ve ever won. I just thought I couldn’t breathe earlier. In eight years this is my second time in a short go round. I cannot believe it!”

“I couldn’t catch all week,” Taylor said. “Sam has roped well but I was letting the start of the week clutter my mind. I needed to get some cattle caught. It was such a crazy start with one obstacle after another one. I cannot believe it turned out like this. I don’t know what to say! This is my biggest check ever! We are so blessed and so appreciative of all the USTRC does, the format, the roping and the people who put it together.”

Emotion was everywhere as the prizes were awarded, interviews conducted and pictures taken. Team roping instills in all of us to keep trying, to keep plodding along, to face difficulties, struggles and hardships and to keep getting up and starting over and over again.

Sam Livingston and Calvin Taylor are proof that you “keep on keeping on” to make your dreams come true.

When the dust cleared one team had persevered And Then There Was One-Sam Livingston and Calvin Taylor— the Champions of the #13 Shoot-Out at the 2013 Cinch National Finals of Team Roping. n SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 23

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HORSE HEALTH

Rehabilitation Therapies

By Heather Smith Thomas

Many different therapies are now available to help speed healing of athletic injuries and facilitate faster return to soundness. Some of the relatively new methods include underwater treadmills (such as the Aqui-pacer), cold salt water therapy, pulsed electromagnetic energy, and cold laser therapy. They work a little differently but may help achieve the same end—reduction in inflammation, pain and swelling, and faster healing. If a horse has been laid up for awhile, the underwater treadmill helps get muscles, bones and joints working properly again, regaining full range of motion.

AQUI-PACER This is a free-standing water-filled unit with plexiglass side windows and a treadmill. Once the horse is accustomed to walking on a treadmill, it’s easy to get him used to walking in the water. “This is a great way to improve range of motion,” says Brenda McDuffee, manager of The Sanctuary, a rehab facility in Ocala, Florida.

“If the horse has an injured ankle, you only need to fill the water to just above the ankles. When a horse walks through water, he picks his feet up higher to get them out of the water with each step,” she explains. This technique combines two ways to speed rehabilitation—using the affects of water (buoyancy, resistance, hydrostatic pressure on the tissues, etc.) and hydrokinetic exercise. The latter is accomplished by the horse’s own movement on the non-slip surface of the treadmill.

In most cases after injury or surgery, when the horse comes home from intensive care at a veterinary facility he doesn’t get adequate physical therapy as he heals. “He goes home for stall rest and hand walking,” says McDuffee. “But because his leg hurts he probably won’t be flexing it completely. This is where the Aqua-pacer does such a great job. By adjusting the speed of the treadmill we can dictate how much stride we want.

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Sometimes it takes a couple treatments before the horse adjusts, since he’s not wanting to take a full stride on both sides,” she says.

“His reaction is to lift the leg all the way out of the water when he takes a step. He might not get it all the way out, depending on how full we fill it, but there’s always that incentive to use full range of motion—for that ankle, knee or hock. If he has a back injury we fill it right to his belly, so he’ll lift his back and step higher,” she explains.

The buoyancy of the water reduces concussion on feet and legs. The hydrostatic pressure of the water helps the lymphatic system pull out edema from an injured leg. Treatments can be tailored to each horse by adjusting the depth and temperature of the water and the speed of the treadmill.

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COLD SALT WATER SPA Horsemen have used cold water for a long time as treatment for injuries—to reduce swelling, heat and pain.

Modern technology has now given us a way to use extremely cold salt water that works even better. A cold saltwater spa was developed in 1998 in Australia and is now manufactured in England, with the first one imported to the U.S. in 2006.

Allen Gutowski, a horseman in New Jersey, became the distributor for these machines in North America. Some rehab centers are using this as part of a multi-faceted approach to helping horses heal faster. Other spas are located at racetracks or with people who have made an entire business using just this treatment.

Since cold saltwater can help prevent as well as treat injuries (and decrease any swelling or stiffness in the legs immediately before or after exertion) it can reduce the need for drug therapy, in many instances. One reason this therapy is so popular in England and Europe is that horses there cannot be given drugs while competing, so nearly every racetraining stable has a spa.

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Rehabilitation Therapies 10 degrees colder than ice-water due to continual circulating through the chilling system. It acts as a poultice for wounds, drawing heat and infection out of tissues.

The water level is often brought above the knees and hocks (as deep as possible without touching the belly). For treating injuries above the knees and hocks there is a connective hose that can be used to spot treat body areas.

The horse stands in the spa for only 10 minutes after the water level is brought up; after that length of time his legs are basically as cold as they are going to get. “When the horse leaves the 35 degree water, that’s when the miracle starts to happen,” says Gutowski. “There’s suddenly a rush of blood circulation back into the cold legs, even into areas where normally there wouldn’t be that much.”

This helps speed healing of wounds or injured tendons, and some people are using this treatment for acute laminitis—and finding these cases can be immediately turned around. “We are trying to get more research on this, and want to give a machine to the New Bolton Center so they can do some testing. At present, Dr. Chris Pollitt is there, and he has done a lot of research on laminitis, with much of his work based on cryotherapy (use of cold or freezing),” says Gutowski.

ELECTROMAGNETIC THERAPY: P-3 MACHINE Another new therapy for horses utilizes pulsed electromagnetic energy, which tends to simultaneously relax the muscles and increase blood flow to the area being treated.

This reduces pain and inflammation, which speeds healing and helps the horse feel better. The P3 machine can be plugged into any electrical outlet and looks like a suitcase with wheels, with the case holding a solenoid and wires coming out about 15 feet, entering a coil (loops of wire) about 14 inches in diameter. The person treating the horse holds the coil near the area to be treated, moving it around over the body or leg. The machine produces magnetic current that flows through the coil. When held close to the horse, the tissue is stimulated by the pulsed magnetic field.

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Keith Merritt, DVM (Wauconda, Illinois) has used one of these machines in his practice for 3 years—primarily on sore backs, sacroiliac problems, degenerative joint disease in the spine, etc. Pain relief for these horses lasts about 6 to 8 weeks after one several-days series of treatment.

Other uses include chronic suspensory ligament problems, wounds (to speed healing) and horses with acute tying up problems. Some trainers use it to keep equine athletes in top form for competitive events or racing. It seems to be very beneficial for soft tissue and muscle injuries; it relaxes the horse and relieves muscle tension and pain.

COLD LASER THERAPY Lasers amplify light, directing a small, focused beam into a target area. “Hot” lasers produce a photo-thermal response and are used in surgery, whereas a cold or “soft” laser does not produce any heat in the tissues. Instead, they create a photochemical response in body cells, which stimulates healing.

The use of cold laser therapy in veterinary medicine and equine therapy is relatively new, with the advent of the Class IV laser, which is about 20 times stronger than Class III predecessors, giving better tissue penetration in a shorter amount of time.

As explained by Ron Riegel, DVM, a retired veterinarian who has worked with lasers since 1979, the new therapy laser creates a cascade of biochemical events in the cell. “The cells go into hyper-drive, with an increase in cellular metabolism.

Laser therapy does 3 things that facilitate faster healing. It breaks the inflammatory cycle and halts inflammation.

Second, it relieves pain, with an immediate analgesic effect due to release of endorphins. Third, it speeds healing.” How fast an injury heals will depend on the injury. Healing time for an acute injury may be cut in half, whereas a chronic condition may take longer.

The Class IV laser penetrates about 12 to 14 centimeters through the skin and into the tissues, so it can treat a horse’s back or other deep tissues that have always been hard to treat in the past. The unit is portable and can be used anywhere there’s a power source. It is especially helpful with soft tissue injuries, such as wounds, muscle strains, tendon or ligament injuries, etc. It dramatically reduces swelling, and is used for resolving serious hematomas without the need for draining. Some technicians are using the laser to resolve bucked shins, new splints, and remove old cold splints.

The only contraindications include avoidance of use on cancerous tissue (since it might stimulate those cells to grow more rapidly), and care when treating pregnant mares. Riegel says it should not be used on an area recently injected with steroids, nor on horses receiving medication that increases photosensitivity. Also, the person treating the horse should always wear eye protection and the laser should never be pointed toward the horse’s eye. Beyond these precautions, laser therapy is a new technology that is proving to be very safe, effective and efficient in treating horses.

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The Ultimate Arena Points to Consider When Building an Arena

By Jeff Rash, VP Sales & Marketing, Priefert Mfg.

Part II of III While the idea of having your own arena is appealing, the thought of building an arena is often a daunting one. However, with a little research and planning, building a quality, functional arena is not as difficult as many initially think. There are a number of important factors to consider when planning for your arena such as cost, size, location, purpose, access to utilities, soil type, drainage, portable vs. permanent, accessories, etc. Because there are so many details to consider when attempting to build the “ultimate arena” we have divided this article into a 3-part series. Part I in last month’s issue dealt with site selection. In part II, we will cover the arena itself.

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you have taken into consideration the proximity of the arena to your home and/or barn, you’ve determined the size of the pad needed and you’ve done the necessary dirt work to level the pad and selected the right footing material. You’ve also secured access to utilities (water and electric), have your cattle flow plan in place and plenty of parking for guests. You are now ready to build the actual arena!

The first question that must be asked is “what do you plan to do in it”? In other words, what equestrian disciplines will be conducted in this facility. The answer to this question may help determine the type of arena you choose to build. For example, roping arenas require a larger footprint, have more accessories in them (ie. roping chutes, boxes, stripping chutes) and have crowding areas for cattle requiring heavier materials in those areas. A simple riding arena is smaller, requires fewer if any accessories and can be made entirely of lighter/cheaper materials. Deciding up front what the arena will be used for will save you time, money and frustration down the road.

I’ve seen it all in my 13 years with Priefert! Arena’s built out of old pallets, chicken wire, field fence, board fences, cedar trees, guard rail, vinyl and most commonly oil field pipe or portable panels. This article will focus on many points that need to be considered when selecting an arena but at the end of the day it boils down to a comparison between portable panels vs. a permanent installation (made from of any type of

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material). It is my opinion there is no better value than portable panels when you consider costs, safety, versatility, ROI, maintenance, or appearance.

Here are several points to consider:

Cost Let’s face it, we’re all on a budget and everybody likes a good deal. An arena can be a significant investment.

After spending a considerable amount on the site preparation (dirt work, footing and running utilities) most people are looking for shortcuts when it comes time to build the actual arena. The question that needs to be asked at this stage is “what is the best value for my money”? There’s no question that using field fence with posts and a wood top rail is the cheapest way to build an arena from an initial cost perspective. The problem with this type of setup is obvious safety concerns and esthetics. Board fences look nice but require lots of maintenance (paint mostly) and are not as sturdy as steel solutions. Permanent weld up steel arenas are sturdy and usually look nice but are costly if you have to hire a welder, are not versatile and require frequent painting to protect the steel from rust and corrosive elements. Another problem with permanent solutions comes in the form of taxes. Many states with property tax laws will consider a permanent solution an improvement and actually raise your taxes simply because it’s “in” the ground not “on” it. Conversely, portable panels are usually your best overall value.

They can be installed in a few hours, do not require a welder, are very low maintenance (if they are powder coated), are usually much safer (depending on the brand you buy) and will not make your taxes go up because they are “portable” and on top of the ground not in the ground. Best of all, if you ever decide to sell out, you can normally sell your panels to someone else and usually get ALL of your investment back and sometimes even make money on the transaction due to inflation. A 10 year old used panel in decent condition today sells for more than what the owner paid for it a decade ago. A permanent system usually has to been torn out and has no value at the end of use. Always think long term value over initial cost.

Versatility Portable panel structures provide versatility that permanent pens can’t offer. Often times, arenas are built on a budget with future plans for expansion, or the requirements of the arena change over time, requiring modifications to the layout to accommodate these new needs. Portable panels can be moved, and the structure can be easily expanded or reduced in size with minimal effort, unlike the permanent alternative.

Once permanent pens are in place, change is a major undertaking. Depending on the permanent construction method, these structural modifications are often labor intensive and can require expensive third party labor costs.

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Safety When building an arena safety for the animal and the operator must be at the forefront of consideration. Permanent installations are often built using local welders or laborers who may not have experience with livestock. Given the lack of experience, they often overlook many of the details that are crucial to safety. Most portable panels are built with the proper spacing between bars, do not have dangerous foot trap areas, do not have sharp edges or pinch points and are predesigned for proper cattle flow. When it comes to safety, leave it to the experts who have learned through years of trial and error. Your animals and your family will thank you for it.

stand up to this level of abuse. Steel is the only way to go if you want your investment to last.

Appearance As we discussed in last month’s article, an arena is an extension of you. Since it normally sits close to your house or barn it needs to look nice. A well designed, sleek, well painted panel system looks professional and esthetically pleasing. Since powder coating comes in a variety of colors, it’s easier than ever to have your arena match your fence, barn or house. Board fence and vinyl arenas also look nice but, as stated earlier, are higher maintenance and not as durable.

Maintenance

Portability

Another benefit of portable panel systems verses permanent is maintenance. Boards break, wire stretches, wood rots and steel not properly painted rusts away. Most panels these days are either galvanized, hot dipped or powder coated. Any of these processes are far superior to store bought paint and usually last many years longer. The number one maintenance cost in any arena is painting and repainting every few years.

Most powder coats have UV inhibitors and glossing agents to help keep the product s color in tack for many years. But like anything, the powder coating process is only as good as the company applying it. There is no question that portable systems are far less maintenance than any other method.

The portability of “portable” panels is a huge benefit. Portable systems can be relocated on your current property, they can be taken with you if you move, or the panels can be repurposed into paddocks, round pens, cattle working systems, etc. if you desire.

Portable arenas/panels can also be sold if no longer needed. As stated earlier, most modular panels purchased 10 years ago are worth as much today used as they were when they were originally purchased.

Durability You’ve invested a lot of money in your arena and you want it to last. The most durable material in an arena application is definitely steel. Boards, vinyl, wood or wire cannot stand the test of time nor the abuse an arena takes. Roping arenas in particular have several crowding areas where the steers are confined in tight quarters. No other material can consistently

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Ease of Installation/Time Saving Portable panels are easy to set up. Unlike permanent installations, no skilled labor from welders or carpenters is required. This can significantly reduce the cost of installation.

Because they are so easy to work with, two or three men can put up a panel arena in a fraction of the time it takes to build permanent facilities. Depending on the size and type of arena setup, installation can be completed in one or two days from start to finish.

Each arena situation is different. If you are thinking about building your own arena, you should consider all the factors involved in your specific case to ensure that you make the best choices to fit your individual needs and to ensure that you get the most “bang” for your buck. While this article lists numerous benefits of choosing portable over permanent arena installations, this same portable vs permanent debate applies to many different items around the farm or ranch, from round pens and paddocks to cattle working systems. When all things are considered, portable solutions are the best value for your dollar.

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& FITTING The temperature is heating up, and so is the roping competition. The days are getting longer, and many ropers are feeling that itch to take advantage of the extra practice time and sunny weather. If you have not started planning your events for the busiest time of the year, you’re getting left in the box.

This time of year, many people make an effort to clean up and organize their tack. It is always a good

idea to do a thorough inspection of all your gear from top to bottom every once in a while, just to make sure you don’t get any surprises at some inopportune time.

Your equipment is important, and keeping it properly adjusted and in good condition will help you and your horse operate at the top of your game.

Here are a few tips to help make sure you are ready before you back into the box.

Have your Horse’s Head Examined Your headstall is a major part of the communication between you and your horse, and neglecting it can have some serious consequences. I’m sure we all have a story or two about a wreck caused by equipment failure. While these situations make great conversation later, it is advisable to avoid them if possible. Leather bridles that hang for an extended period of time on a narrow surface, such as a nail or horseshoe, have a tendency to crack and weaken at the poll. A small investment in wider hangers can pay dividends by extending the life of the bridle. Also, daily it is a good idea to wipe off any excess moisture that might accumulate on all leather goods. This moisture dries the leather out, and attracts dirt, which also causes damage over time. By keeping this superficial dirt away, it will save a lot of time when you decide to do a thorough cleaning.

The leather knots that are used to attach bits and reins can become brittle after extended use. Moisture from sweat and saliva builds up and strips the leather of its natural oil, causing it to crack or loosen. Make sure these ties are tight and strong, and avoid any mishaps that may arise from neglecting such a small detail.

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are snug. Don’t forget to check the screws hiding under the buckle as well. They may not be visible at a glance, but they are critical. If they aren’t holding tension, a small dab of thread locker –or superglue in a pinch- will keep them torqued to specs.

Rein clips, or alligator clips are handy when you change reins often.

They also help keep you and your horse safe if you need to dismount, allowing you to unsnap one side and avoid the reins becoming looped around your arm, a tree limb, or fence post. The springs in these snaps, however, tend to weaken over time.

This lowers the amount of tension they can hold, possibly causing them to release during a run. If they feel weak, it’s a good idea to switch them out for new ones.

A Fresh Look at Water One of the most important things you can offer your horse is the best water available. Most people don’t think much about the way they water their horses, until it is time to dump a full tub and scrub the sludge out of the bottom. The “tank and float” system has been most horse owners’ idea of automatic watering for years, but have you stopped to think about the quality of water in this trough?

The quality of the water you offer your animals is a major factor for consideration. Horses prefer water within roughly a 20-degree window. Outside of this, their intake decreases dramatically. This is especially important in warm, dry climates where it can be easy for horses to become dehydrated. Water is essential for all life, and even mild dehydration can affect a horse’s performance, feed efficiency, and overall health. Water temperatures in uninsulated tanks fluctuate throughout the year, freezing in the winter and growing algae, mosquito larvae and bacteria in the warm summer months. Effects of even mild dehydration in horses can be displayed through decreased performance and feed conversion, and increased incidence of colic.

There are solutions available to both reduce the amount of waste involved in watering horses, and maintain or even improve the quality of your horses’ health. Classic Equine has introduced automatic waterers that dramatically reduce the waste and mess involved in watering horses. These units are efficient, effective, and surprisingly affordable. Classic Equine SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 35

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has been providing quality products geared toward the professional horseman for decades.

Ritchie invented automatic watering nearly a century ago.

Together they provide watering solutions tailored for any horse owner, climate, or situation. These units are guaranteed by a full 10-year warranty, and require very little maintenance.

On the Road When traveling with your horses, it is always nice to have the correct equipment to make sure your horses can stay hydrated. Having a water tank in your trailer or water jugs to take water along with you can be useful, as some horses are a little reluctant to drink water that might smell different than the water they drink at home.

Carrying your own water helps to eliminate that issue. If that is not a problem for your horse, then it is nice to have a good bucket that is easy to keep clean and easy to use for watering your horses both in and out of the trailer.

High Country Plastics carries a large selection of water caddies. High Country Plastics primary goal is to provide safe and durable products for their customers and animals. Their products range from hay rack storage, saddle compartment storage to tanks that lay in the back of your truck bed.

Proper Cinch Fitting First and foremost, it is critical to use a cinch designed with the horse’s comfort in mind. Choose a cinch by measuring the distance from one heart girth, or “sweet spot” to another. The photo (left) shows the location of the heart girth. When the cinch is tight, the dees should lay flat and clean against the horse’s heart girth. If it rides above or below, it can cause soreness and discomfort. To allow for flexibility as your horse moves and breathes, use a proper combination of cinch and latigo. Leather is a natural fiber that flexes. Leather latigos slightly expand and move with your horse as you ride. Nylon does not expand, so it is not recommended to use a synthetic cinch with a nylon latigo.

Use a cinch with stainless steel hardware. Stainless steel is long lasting, will not rust, corrode, or bind up. The highest quality cinches available, like those from Classic Equine, are made only with stainless steel hardware. Help ensure your cinch lasts longer by flipping and rotating sides periodically. By changing every three to six months, your cinch will wear evenly and you will get the most out of your investment.

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A Good Foundation Protecting your horse’s legs is another key part of the equation when it comes to making sure you are prepared to compete at the optimal level. Correct sizing of leg boots is critical to ensuring the best protection and support possible. Oversized boots lose their support, while possibly allowing dirt and debris between the material and the horse’s leg. This can cause abrasion and sores to develop. Undersized boots can be too tight, possibly damaging the delicate tissues in the leg.

Classic Equine has published a sizing guide to help determine the correct fit for your horse when using Legacy Sizing their Legacy System.

Front: Measure the diameter of the leg at the cannon bone, mid-way between the knee and the fetlock.

Hind: Legacy boots are designed to fit the bone structure of the hind legs in direct relation to the front legs. If your horse measures a medium in the front boot, he will also need a medium in the hind boot.

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Keeping your horse hydrated and your tack in good condition and properly adjusted will make sure you are really ready to go when the chute opens. A little preparation goes a long way, and these tips can certainly help keep you at the top of your game. Go through a thorough check on all your equipment, and get the most out of each run.

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AT&T Stadium will once again host the multi-million dollar RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN returns to western sports weekend which includes the PBR’s Iron Cowboy VI, part of the Built Ford Tough Series, taking place on Saturday, AT&T Stadium March 1, 2015 February 28, 2015.

“Combining the PBR’s popular Iron Cowboy event with THE RFD-TV is proud to announce the second RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN gave our fans the ultimate two-day western sports AMERICAN Presented by Polaris RANGER will competition,” said PBR Chairman and CEO Jim be held March 1, 2015. The world’s richest oneHaworth. “The best PBR bull riders in the day rodeo will return to AT&T Stadium in world were showcased on one day and rodeo’s Arlington, TX to payout $2 million dollars most talented athletes on the next each to the days victors and award over half a presented on the world’s greatest stage – AT&T million in prizes. Athletes will battle through Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. It qualifiers, Semifinals and World Finals for doesn’t get any better than that.” a chance to compete at the home of the Haworth added, “It’s an excellent combination Dallas Cowboys. that elevates the profile of our athletes to a level “We reached all the goals we set for the they not only deserve but have earned and gives our inaugural AMERICAN and we’re ready to raise the fans and sponsors spectacular entertainment and value for bar for the next one,” stated Randy Bernard, President and CEO of their investment.”

Rural Media Group. “Support from our viewers and rodeo fans March 2, 2014 was a thrilling and record breaking day for has been pouring in and it’s thanks to them and our sponsors that western sports and RFD-TV. Viewers and fans enjoyed the dual THE AMERICAN will happen again.” arena action witnessing historical rides and runs from Invited, “Polaris RANGER was proud to be part of the first-ever Exemptions and Qualifiers. With a top score of 90 points or better AMERICAN rodeo,” said Beth Shimanski, marketing manager for in all three rough stock events and lightning fast times posted in Polaris RANGER. “We are thrilled to continue our sponsorship for the four timed events, every contestant left it all in the arena.

2015 and look forward to another spectacular event showcasing Perhaps authenticating his name, the amazing talent, hard work and Richmond Champion was the dedication these athletes bring to RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN USTRC Qualifiers biggest champion of the day, leaving this amazing sport.”

AT&T Stadium $1.1 million dollars The road to THE AMERICAN May 29 Midwest Regional Finals - Mulvane, KS richer. Champion was the lone and Cowboy’s AT&T Stadium has 3 June 6 West Texas Championships - San Angelo, TX qualifier to beat the world routes. The top contestants in the July 10 Eastern Regional Finals - Murfreesboro, TN champions in any event to take world receive automatic invitations July 18 Western States Regional Finals - Heber City, UT home the Bareback Championship to compete at THE AMERICAN. The July 31 Southwest Regional Finals - Clovis, NM and the $1 million dollar side pot. second route is through August 7 Lone Star Regional Finals - Waco, TX The reigning 2014 RFD-TV’s THE exemptions extended to August 29 High Plains Regional Finals - Loveland, CO AMERICAN Champions are outstanding athletes who no longer November 14 Cow Town Shoot-Out - Ft. Worth, TX Richmond Champion (Bareback); compete regularly and are willing January 1 Lasso Del Sol - Scottsdale, AZ Hunter Cure (Steer Wrestling); Wade to prove their records.

January 9 Heart of Texas Championships - Waco, TX Sundell (Saddle Bronc); Kaleb The third route is the longest Driggers and Patrick Smith (Team but also the most rewarding. This Roping); Tyson Durfey (Tie-Down Roping); Lisa Lockhart (Barrel route begins with qualifying events conducted by the sanctioning Racing); J.B. Mauney (Bull Riding) bodies of Better Barrel Races, Professional Bull Riders, “Having a rodeo at AT&T Stadium and the grandeur of that Professional Rough Stock Series, Ultimate Calf Roping and United place was pretty amazing. (THE AMERICAN) is something that States Team Roping Championships. everyone should get to experience,” said Hunter Cure, THE After qualifying at any of the top-quality events held around AMERICAN 2014 Steer Wrestling Champion. the country, qualifiers must then make it through another round “Golf has the Masters. Football has the Super Bowl. Rodeo has of competition at RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN Semifinals. The top THE AMERICAN,” said 8x World Champion and rodeo legend, qualifiers in each event advance to AT&T Stadium and are eligible Larry Mahan. “Showcasing the elite cowboys, cowgirls and animal for the $1 million side pot. To win a share of the $1 million, a athletes, this rodeo is named THE AMERICAN for a reason. We qualifier must win their event at RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN, celebrate the greatest sport and the greatest nation. It’s about our beating out the best in the world.

Western heritage of community, traditional values, family, friends RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN is committed to invigorating the and neighbors, excellence, hard work and love of country.” sport and building a brighter future for today’s youth. To help For more information visit www.americanrodeo.com and accomplish this, a new path has been added to the road to THE follow @RFDTVAmerican on Twitter.

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include the Boswell-Saginaw-Chisholm Trail FFA, Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show, North Texas High School Rodeo Association, Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Calf Scramble, Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and Saginaw 4H. Roping continued on Saturday as the ladies again entered the arena in the Invitational Breakaway Roping presented by Cinch and Cruel Girl. Cassidy Boggs claimed the average buckle and $1,756 for her 9.78 second run on three head, while Lari Dee Guy picked up the reserve championship with a time of 11.38 seconds. J.J. Hampton won the first go, Jackie Crawford took the second and Boggs turned in the fastest time of the short round with a time of 2.87 seconds. Boggs’ horse was selected as the top horse and she received a custom rope can

hen fans arrived at the Windy Ryon Arena in Saginaw, Texas on May 23, they had no idea their $10 admission included a free roping clinic.

That’s what they got as they watched Clay Tryan, of Lipan, Texas, show them how to do everything right.

The jackpot king left the Cactus Ropes Open Team Roping with personal earnings of almost $23,000, plus a buckle by Montana Silversmiths and a new hat from American Hat Company. Tryan pulled off the hat trick in a “go three times” event, by winning the top three spots in the average. He shared the championship with Travis Graves, won second with Jade Corkill and picked up the third hole with Patrick Smith...that’s $45,900 that went to about a twenty square mile area in Erath and Hood counties.

Tryan and Graves, who now lives in Morgan Mill, Texas, turned in a time of 34.09 seconds on five steers to split $20,500, while Winners of the Windy Ryon Memorial Roping – Clay Tryan and Travis Graves they also placed second in the first round from Rafter 3 Ranch. with a 5.90. Tryan and Corkill, who makes his home in The Coors Invitational Tie-Down Roping, presented by Stephenville, were 35.14 secons on five steer for $13,000, while Panhandle, was another treat for the crowd. There was not a he and Smith, also of Lipan, came tight on five in 35.49 seconds. single round or the average that didn’t have at least one Cooper Tryan and Smith also picked up fourth in the short go with a 6.3. in it. Brothers Clif, Clint and Tuf dominated the roping with Clif Chad Masters and Jim Ross Cooper won the first go with a finishing the day as the champion. Clif edged out brother Clint 5.68, good for $3,400. Keven Daniel and Rich Skelton set the for the championship by a mere two tenths of a second. He also pace in the short round with a 5.57 for $3,400. Winners were won the first round and placed in the short round for a total awarded points from the USTRC for the Priefert US Open Tour. take of $7,540. Clif also received a custom rope can for the top More money went to Stephenville in the Classic horse of the event. The second round was won by Clint, with Ropes/Classic Equine All Girl Roping, as Barrie Smith and Jackie brother Tuf picking up third, while Clint and Clif won third and Crawford, both of “The Ville”, claimed the average title with a fourth in the short go. A total of $15,660 was paid out to those time of 39.62 seconds on four and took the fast time in the short with the last name Cooper from Decatur, Texas, 54% of the total round. Smith, the 2012 Windy Ryon champion, also won the purse. It may look like it but the Coopers weren’t the only first go with Lari Dee Guy, her partner in 2012. Crawford, competitors. Cody Lawrence of Pleasanton, Texas placed in two meanwhile, also picked up the number three hole in the average rounds and won third in the average, while Tyson Durfey won heeling for Bailey Corkill. the short round and claimed fourth overall.

Besides the Montana Silversmiths buckles, Smith earned The annual Coors Tie-Down Match featured defending $7,325, while Crawford took home $7,160. Jayme Marcrum and champion and 4-time NFR qualifier, Clint Cooper of Decatur Kelly Hicks split $6,330 as the reserve champions with a time of against 8-time NFR qualifier Justin Maass of Giddings. The 844.08 seconds on four steers. USTRC Flex Earnings were head match began in a dead heat with both ropers recording an awarded to the top three average times.

11.1 on the first calf, and stayed competitive until run number The 41st Annual Windy Ryon Memorial Roping was four, when Cooper took a 60 second time. Trying to make up presented by Coors and celebrated the memory of Don J. time and put on a show for the crowd, Cooper suffered three “Windy” Ryon, a Fort Worth businessman who helped many more 60 second times before the end of the match. Maass cowboys up the ladder of success. Ryon passed away in 1973, stayed steady until number eight, when he took a 60 second but his memory lives in the form of scholarships for North Texas time, but held on for the win, 146.9 to 292.2, for $5,000. young people. Each year, the Windy Ryon generates nearly For the first time in 2012, the Windy Ryon committee offered $50,000 in scholarships and donations to area youth groups that

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amateur team ropers the chance to compete in the legendary arena with a #11 handicapped roping. With the success of that first year, a #9 was added in the North Texas High School Rodeo Association covered arena in 2013 and the tradition of both continued this year. In both USTRC Affiliate ropings, ropers vied for their share of a $26,400 pot in each division.

Those entered were treated to an outstanding set of cattle from Robertson Hill Ranch. After the high team of Trevor and Lane Hedeman suffered a no-time in the short round, it was David Woolley, of Springtown, and Jered Hollaway, of Decatur, who emerged as the champions in the #11 Division. The pair took home $7,840, buckles and Flex Earnings from the USTRC for their time of 36.64 seconds on four head. Everardo Guevara, of Weatherford, and Will Cowling, of Paradise, took the #9 championship with a run of 40.98 seconds on four, earning the buckles, $7,840 and Flex Earnings.

Sunday’s roping closed with the traditional cowboy event of Results Open Team Roping 1st go 1. Chad Masters/Jim Ross Cooper, 5.68, $3,400; 2. Clay Tryan/Travis Graves, 5.9, $2,500; 3. Nathan McWhorter/Jett Hillman, 6.21, $1,700; 4. Justin Davis/Ryan Motes, 6.34, $1,000 Short go 1. Keven Daniel/Rich Skelton, 5.57, $3,400; 2. Justin Davis/Ryan Motes, 6.03, $2,500; 3.

Lane Ivy/Jonathan Torres, 6.19, $1,700; 4.

Clay Tryan/Patrick Smith, 6.30, $1,000 Average 1. Clay Trayn/Travis Graves, 34.09/5, $20,500; 2. Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 35.14, $13,000; 3. Clay Tryan/Patrick Smith, 35.49, $8,900; 4. Chance Savage/Kolby Miller, 36.10, $7,500; 5. Lane Ivy/Jonathan Torres, 36.47, $6,200; 6. Blake Hughes/ Billie Jack Saebens, 37.32, $5,400; 7. Charly Crawford/Shay Carroll, 38.33, $4,100; 8.

Justin Davis/Ryan Motes, 39.84, $2,800. #11 All Girl Team Roping 1st go 1. Barrie Smith/Lari Dee Guy, 7.87, $3,160; 2. Shawn T. Rodenberger/Courtney Small, 8.38, $2,110; 3. Whitney DeSalvo/ Annette Stahl, 8.55, $1,630; 4. Kelsey Wiley/Kenzie Andrus, 8.63, $1,150; 5. Jayme Marcrum/Kelly Hicks, 8.69, $860; 6. Kim Neisius/Tamara Smith, 9.22, $670 Short go Barrie Smith/Jackie Crawford, 8.55, $1,500 Average 1. Barrie Smith/Jackie Crawford, 39.62/4, $9,990; 2. Jayme Marcrum/Kelly Hicks, 44.08, $6,330; 3. Bailey Corkill/Jackie Crawford, 45.43, $4,330; 4. Jordan Fabrizio/Tiada Gray, 45.82, $3,660; 5. Megan White/Kenzie Andrus, 47.68, $3,000; 6. Nawny Jones/Tammy Parish, 47.83, $2,660; 7.

steer roping, presented by Wrangler, Bud Light, Carla Trimber Realty Partners and Martindale Feed. Team roper-turned-steer roper and all-around hand, Chance Kelton of Mayer, Arizona, placed third in the first round and won the short round en route to the championship. Kelton roped four steers in 50.6 seconds for a total payday of $7,650. Marty Jones was the runner up with a time of 55.2 seconds.

The Windy Ryon Memorial Roping will take place again Memorial Day weekend in 2015. This year’s event was presented by: Coors, Classic Ropes/Classic Equine, Cactus Ropes, Panhandle, Western Horseman, Wrangler, Bud Light, Justin Boots, Hydrotex, Cinch Jeans & Shirts/Cruel Girl, Carla Trimber Realty Partners, Sean Ryon Saddlery, Priefert, Riscky’s Barbeque, Martindale Feed, M.L. Leddy’s, Vaquero Ventures, Best Hat Store, Mark Hurley Saddlery, Outlaw Equine, Luskey’s/Ryon’s Western Wear, El Sombrero Restaurant and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.

Lindsey Walters/ShaDee Langston, 48.33, $2,000; 8. Shawn T. Rodenberger/Courtney Small, 48.84, $1,330.

Invitational Breakaway 1st go 1. J.J. Hampton, 2.60, $1,098; 2. Jordan Fabrizio, 2.69, $854; 3. Mindy Elrod, 3.12, $641; 4. Elizabeth Haughty, 3.41, $458 2nd go 1. Jackie Crawford, 2.81, $1,098; 2.

Samantha Chick, 3.24, $854; 3. Jackie Adams, 3.27, $641; 4. (tie) Cassidy Boggs/Tierra Gray, 3.44, $458 Short go 1. Cassidy Boggs, 2.87, $732; 2. Lari Dee Guy, 3.50, $488 Average 1. Cassidy Boggs, 9.78/3, $1,757; 2. Lari Dee Guy, 11.38, $1,366; 3. Kristen Stubbs, 12.59, $1,025; 4. Kayelen Helton, 14.10, $732.

Invitational Tie-Down 1st go 1. Clif Cooper, 8.8, $2,320; 2. Spence Barney, 9.1, $1,740; 3. Cody Lawrence, 9.7, $1,160; 4. Clayton Shaw, 10.0, $580 2nd go 1. Clint Cooper, 8.6, $2,320; 2. (tie) Justin Macha/Tuf Cooper, 8.7, $2,900; 4. Cody Lawrence, 9.0, $580 Short go 1. Tyson Durfey, 8.1, $2,320; 2. Shane Hanchey, 8.6, $1,740; 3. Clint Cooper, 9.0, $1,160; 4. Clif Cooper, 9.4, $580 Average 1. Clif Cooper, 27.6/3, $4,640; 2. Clint Cooper, 27.8, $3,480; 3. Cody Lawrence, 28.5, $2,320; 4. Tyson Durfey, 29.1, $1,160. #11 Team Roping 1st go 1. Steve Blain/Jimmy Giese, 6.09, $1,320; 2.

Jerry Jetton/Seth Jordan, 6.88, $790; 3. Jerry Jetton/Austin Harris, 6.95, $530

Average 1. David Woolley/Jered Hollaway, 36.64/4, $7,840; 2. Steve Blain/Mike Row, 37.56, $5,230; 3. John C. Brian/Bill Riddle, 38.26, $4,040; 4. Porter Toft/Danny Trowbridge, 38.59, $2,850; 5. Jerry Jetton/Austin Harris, 38.71, $2,140; 6. Noel Nolen/David Miller, 41.27, $1,660. #9 Team Roping 1st go 1. Dakota Tinney/Blake Brown, 6.60, $1,320; 2. Jeff Fryer/Jasper Winn, 7.61, $790; 3. Beth Looney/Quincy West, 7.88, $530 Average 1. Everardo Guerara/Will Cowling, 40.98/4, $7,840; 2. Peggy Bach/Stephen Nowak, 44.57, $5,230; 3. Jackie Wilson/Mike Blair, 44.78, $4,040; 4. Peggy Bach/Derek O’Rear, 45.09, $2,850; 5. Billy Craig/Cesar Ornelas, 45.67, $2,140; 6. Peggy Bach/Benny Kilpatrick, 54.19, $1,660.

Steer Roping 1st go 1. (tie) Vin Fisher/Jess Tierney, 11.7, $3,200; 3. Chance Kelton, 12.1, $1,150; 4. Correy Ross, 12.7, $850 2nd go 1. Tom Smith, 10.6, $1,750; 2. Brent Lewis, 11.6, $1,450; 3. Marty Jones, 11.8, $1,150; 4. Chad Mathis, 11.9, $850 3rd go 1. Ty Herd, 11.3, $1,750; 2. Ralph Williams, 11.6, $1,450; 3. Leo Campbell, 11.9, $1,150; 4. Roger Branch, 12.2, $850 Short go 1. Chance Kelton, 10.6, $1,500; 2. Vin Fisher, 10.9, $1,250; 3. Cody Lee, 11.2, $1,000; 4.

Bryce Davis, 11.6, $750 Average 1. Chance Kelton, 50.6/4, $5,000; 2. Marty Jones, 55.2, $3,750; 3. Jess Tierney, 55.9, $2,500; 4. Cody Lee, 58.5, $1,250.

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Moooo-ving It Across

What if…

By Robin Davis

What if…

What if it were announced, effective immediately, that the production of all the nylon fiber used in the manufacturing of ropes was to be reduced by a third. In other words, as soon as current inventory was drained, there would be a third less ropes manufactured and available for sale. And worse yet…that level of manufacturing was going to be the new norm for as long as anyone could project.

Can you imagine the hysteria? Ropers would be in full panic mode. It would undoubtedly result in widespread chaos. No doubt there would be a lot of serious concerns by a lot of serious insiders as they contemplated the continuing viability of the sport itself. For many it would likely be considered “Doomsday” for the entire industry.

It’s a pretty scary scenario, and a hypothetical one at that, if it were to become a reality, it would have the full attention of even the most casual of ropers. The reason? Well it’s pretty simple. If you’re a roper, there are three crucial ingredients, a rope to catch with, a horse to ride, and of course cattle to rope.

Though there are lots of secondary elements that make team roping happen, there is no question that ropes, horses and cattle are the most crucial ingredients. Without any one of the three, there is no such thing as team roping.

Okay, so there is no impending shortage of nylon fibers on the horizon as far as it’s known, and though there will never be enough good horses, there are still plenty that can get the job done. And cattle?... well… hmmm… most never give it much thought, they just show up, don’t they?

Consider this, in 2009, about 22,000 head of roping cattle were crossed from Mexico, into the U.S. in 2013, that number was reduced by about 7,000 head (about a third less). More recently, the numbers look like this. In May of 2013, 844 roping steers were crossed. Compare that to May of 2014 where 426 were crossed. Are you getting the picture?

This is a serious issue that affects all ropers and even threatens the sport itself.

The first question ropers have when presented with this information is …Why? What’s going on? What has changed? It’s a simple question but there is not a simple answer. There is actually a combination of things that have changed the dynamic with regards to the supply, any one of which, even by itself

would significantly reduce the number of Mexican roping steers available to team ropers.

The most notable may be the change in the “Tuberculosis Free” status by the U.S. towards the import of cattle from Mexico in 2010. The complete explanation of the change is somewhat too lengthy and involved for discussion here. It is important however to note that there has never been a verified case of a Mexican Corriente testing positive for TB. Still, U.S. import restrictions were modified as a result of some positive TB results showing up in some imported dairy cattle in 2010. Those results triggered an import change at the border which has seriously affected the import of roping cattle.

Many team ropers are under the impression that the border has been closed to the crossing of roping cattle, it is NOT. However, the new restrictions have made the logistics of crossing Corrientes significantly more complicated and difficult.

Another factor is the severe drought that is ongoing in the primary area of Mexico where the majority of Corrientes originate. The drought has quite simply resulted in the death of thousands of cattle over the past 5 years, not just steers, but breeding cattle as well. Entire herds have taken a serious hit, and one that is not likely to recover quickly.

This is compounded by a third important factor, the increased value of beef. There has been a continuing trend over the past decade or more among ranchers in Mexico. It’s a trend that is moving away from the production of Corrientes and more towards the production of beef cattle where the conditions and the environment make this a viable option. It’s an option that is growing more and more popular as a result of the high demand/low supply of beef in the entire western hemisphere.

With no reason to think that the worldwide demand for beef is going to decrease over the next few decades, it’s a trend that is likely to continue and many Mexican ranchers are opting to make a shift to maximize their profits. As this trend continues, it can only result in smaller herds of Corrientes available for crossing into the U.S. So that answers the “why.” The next questions are perhaps the important ones. What can be done to solve the problem, and what are the long-ranging effects as we look forward? Both are serious questions that we will take a look at in the second part of this conversation in next month’s issue.

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COLORADO CHAMPIONSHIPS Colorado Springs, CO • July 18-20 2014 The wind had an eerie almost sinister sound as it blew through the distorted rock formations and off the rimrock. Yet, strangely, the sound calmed his nerves and touched his soul.

Dawes * stroked the neck of his horse and entwined his fingers in the mane of the young gelding. Being here just relaxed him.

Off to the north the clouds had parted and he could see the snow capped summit of Pikes Peak. He liked the high mountain country. The air, thinner and seemingly closer to heaven, cleansed his senses and rejuvenated his spirit. He liked a horse between his legs, the feel of a good rope and the sense that all was right with the world.

He wondered if the gorge was running water and when he glanced up he noticed an eagle catching the wind currents in search of food. There were just some places that made your heart soar and you knew you belonged there even if home was a long way off.

He nudged the gelding forward to change his perspective and was surprised when the wind changed and a whistle escaped the rock formations. Yes, he liked the area. He wanted to live here and someday, somehow he would make this his home and surround himself with clean air and majestic peaks.

Dawes urged his pony down the rocky trail. For now, he would be content to visit but he would never grow tired of all it had to offer.

Colorado Springs will welcome USTRC team ropers to the Colorado Championships the weekend of July 18 through 20.

The event will offer some excellent team roping along with some excellent places to spend time when the roping finishes up each evening.

Food, lodging, tourist attractions and assorted activities

PIKES PEAK

abound in the area around Colorado Springs. If you haven’t been there, you need to make the Colorado Championships a priority on your calendar—there is just so much to do in that beautiful area.

Filled with a variety of attractions to feed every personality the area offers all sorts of unique places to spend some time.

There is more to do around Colorado Springs than you could possibly handle in one weekend of team roping; ideally, one should plan to spend about a week. So, load your horses, arrive early and look around, you are sure to find something you enjoy. Then wrap it all up with some fun at the Colorado Championships.

If you need an agenda be sure it includes Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Peterson Air and Space Museum, Manitou Incline, Seven Falls and Red Rock Canyon, just to name a few sites.

Pikes Peak speaks for itself. Pikes Peak Highway, the entrance to the peak, is a mere fifteen minutes away from Colorado Springs. It is America’s mountain peak and the view is awesome. With an elevation of over 14,000 feet you can see all the way to next week. Plan to make the drive. You will never forget the view and the feeling you have when you reach the top.

Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Canyon, Colorado; and the name of the larger visitor attraction. About ten minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, Seven Falls has been called the ‘Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado.’ Near the north end of the Cheyenne Mountain massif, the privately owned landform is part of the fall line of the Colorado Front Range. The sum of the height of the seven falls is 181 feet and there are a total of 224 steps on the staircase from the base of the falls to the peak.

Seven Falls is Colorado’s only waterfall that is included in the National Geographic list of international waterfalls.

The falls are named from top to bottom: Ramona, Feather, Bridal Veil, Shorty, Hull, Weimer, and Hill. On either side of the mouth of the picturesque canyon a little ways into the park, the Pillars of Hercules are steep cliffs that are only 41 feet wide at the narrowest point and rise to 940 feet on the right side and 790 feet on the left.

Plan to make this one of your stops.

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the Manitou Incline or simply the Incline, is a popular hiking trail rising above Manitou Springs, Colorado, near Colorado Springs.

The trail is the remains of a former three foot narrow gauge funicular railway whose tracks washed out during a rock slide in 1990. The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, as steep as 68% in places, making it a fitness challenge for locals in the Colorado Springs area. The incline gains over 2,000 feet of elevation in less than one mile.

The list is endless of the things to do when you get to Colorado Springs. Make the Colorado Championships your team roping of choice in July and plan to spend some time in Colorado Springs checking out the attractions. The food is good, the scenery is awesome and the team roping will be phenomenal. Put it on your calendar and BE THERE!

SEVEN FALLS

*** Dawes is an imaginary character for story purposes only.

MANITOU INCLINE

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On Tap

Logan’s Roadhouse

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Turquoise Championships Red Rock State Park July 26-27, 2014 Red Rock Roping Company and Walt Eddy 505-879-6191 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Best Western Red Rock Inn 505-722-7600 La Quinta Inn and Suites 505-722-2233 Quality Inn 505-726-1000 Best Western / Royal Holiday 505-722-4900 Best Western Inn and Suites 505-722-2222 Places to Eat Earl’s Restaurant Golden Corral New Mexico Steakhouse Applebee’s

www.logansroadhouse.com 254-662-2036 La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - www.lafiesta.com 254-756-4701 Catfish King of Waco 254-753-7700

www.foodandwine.com 505-863-4201 www.goldencorral.com 505-863-7829 www.aznmfishsoup.org 505-722-2221 www.applebees.com 505-726-0401

Golf Gallup Municipal Golf Course www.ci.gallup.nm.us 505-863-9224 Zuni Mountain Golf Course 505-287-9239 Things to Do Rex Museum

www.ci.gallup.nm.us 505-863-1363 Aztec Twin Theatre www.allentheatresinc.com 505-863-4651 SW Indian Foundation Gallup Cultural Center www.southwestindian.com 505-863-4131

Golf Cottonwood Creek Golf Course 254-745-6009 www.waco-texas.com Lake Waco Country Club thelakecountryclub.com 254-756-2161

Things to Do Roller World Casel-Land Fun Center Old Homestead Museum Joe’s Boot Shop

575-762-5777 575-742-1356 505-389 5146 575-763-3764

Dally for Dinosaurs Vernal, Utah

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Western Fair Park C&C Roping - Bill Cornia 435-793-5035 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Western Plaza 435-789-9550 Western Lamplighter 435-789-0312

www.711ranchrestaurant.com 435-789-1170 Cobblerock Restaurant 435-789-8578 Golf Dinaland Golf Course

435-781-1428

Things to Do New Cassidy’s Club Western Park Museum

435-789-8700 www.co.uintah.ut.us 435-789-7399 Field House Natural History Museum 435-789-3799 Red Fleet State Park www.utah.com 435-789-4432

Lonestar Regional Finals

Southwest Regional Finals Clovis, New Mexico July 31-August 3, 2014 Curry County Special Events Center USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay La Quinta Inn & Suites 575-763-8777 Hampton Inn 575-763-3300 Places to Eat Leal’s Mexican Food Dakota’s Steakhouse Golf Clovis Golf Course 46 / JULY 2014

575-763-4075 575-935-3535

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Kamuela, Hawaii August 8-10, 2014 Z-Bar Ranch at Hale Kea Arena Zanga Schutte, Z-Bar Ranch 808-960-7772 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Kamuela Inn 808-887-6144 Waimea Country Lodge 808-885-4100 Places to Eat 19th Hole Restaurant and Bar 808-882-7222 Beach Club Restaurant in the Mauna Lani Resort Things to Do ATV Outfitters – Bill and Sandie Wong www.atvoutfittershawaii.com 1-888-ATV-7288 Parker Ranch 222.parkerranch.com

August 7-10, 2014 www.wacocvb.com

Heart of Texas Fair Complex USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Sleep Inn, Hewitt www.sleepinnhewitt.com 254-420-3200 Quality Inn & Suites www.qualityinn.com 254-296-0550 Places to Eat George’s Restaurant

www.cameronparkzoo.com 254-750-8400 Dr Pepper Museum & Gift Shop 254-757-2433 www.drpeppermuseum.com Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum www.texasranger.org 254-750-8631 Texas Sports Hall of Fame www.tshof.org 254-756-1633 Waco Water Park www.waco-texas.com 254-750-7900 Waco Hippodrome Theatre 254-752-9797 www.wacoperformingarts.org

The Island Championships

Places to Eat Seven Eleven Cafe

Waco, Texas

Things to Do Cameron Park Zoo

www.georgesrestaurant.com 254-753-1421 Lake Brazos Steakhouse 254-755-7797 www.lakebrazossteakhouse.com Texas Roadhouse www.texasroadhouse.com 254-662-1177

Mid-Atlantic Classic Taylorsville, North Carolina

August 1-3, 2014 www.taylorsvillenc.com

H & H Indoor Arena Jx2 Productions 423-340-0640 Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Comfort Inn, Lenoir, NC 828-754-2090 Places to Eat Village Inn Pizza

www.villageinnpizza.com 828-632-9217 Checkers Drive-In Restaurant www.checkers.com 828-632-0227 Brushy Mountain Steakhouse 828-632-5255

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Taylorsville Beach Seafood and Steak House 828-632-3690 Golf Brushy Mountain Golf Club 828-632-7502 www.brushymountaingolf.com River Crest Golf Club www.rivercrestgolfclub.net 828-495-0017 Things to Do Foothills Equestrian Center www.foothillsweb.com 828-495-3022 Pollard Raceway Park 828-632-0966 Hiddenite Center, Inc. www.hiddenitecenter.com 828-632-5756 828-466-0911 Catawba Firefighters Museum www.catawbacountync.gov Hickory Tavern Grill & Raw Bar 828-322-2699 www.thehickorytavern.com New Country Music Bar 828-322-2471

Central States Showdown Lake St. Louis, Missouri August 15-17, 2014 National Equestrian Center Herb Snow 217-473-3236 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Holiday Inn Express 636-300-4844 Places to Eat Texas Roadhouse

www.texasroadhouse.com 636-980-7207 Longhorn Steak House 636-379-8620 www.longhornsteakhouse.com Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 636-379-3994 www.buffalowildwings.com Golf Lake Forest Golf & Country Club 636-561-6682 www.lakeforestgolf.org Eagle Island Family Golf Center 636-332-6899 Things to Do 636-695-3100 Princess Cruise Line, Ltd. Kemp Auto Museum www.kempautomuseum.org 636-537-1718 American Kennel Club Museum 314-821-3647 www.museumofthedog.org

Pine Country Classic Flagstaff, Arizona

August 15-17, 2014 www.flagstaffarizona.org Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Amerisuites 928-774-8042 Places to Eat Cottage Place

www.cottageplace.com 928-774-8431

Mountain Oasis

themenuplease.com 928-214-9270 Beaver Street Brewery 928-779-0079 www.beaverstreetbrewery.com Black Barts Steak House Saloon www.blackbartssteakhouse.com 928-779-3142 Golf Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club www.flagstaffranch.com 928-226-3100 Aspen Valley Golf Club www.aspenvalleygolf.com 928-527-4653 Little America Hotel www.littleamerica.com 928-779-7900 Things to Do Lowell Observatory

www.lowell.edu 928-774-3358 Museum of Northern Arizona www.musnaz.org 928-774-5213 American Dream Tours, Inc. 928-527-3369 www.americandreamtours.com Absolute Bikes www.absolutebikes.net 928-779-5969 Theatrikos Theatre Co. www.theatrikos.com 928-774-1662

High Plains Regional Finals Loveland, Colorado August 29 – September 1, 2014 The Ranch USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay AmericInn 970-226-1232 Hampton Inn 970-593-1400 Holiday Inn Express 970-663-0057 Places to Eat El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant 970-593-0008 www.elpueblitomexicanrestaurant.com Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 970-203-9464 www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Golf The Olde Course

www.oldecourse.com 970-667-5256

Things to Do Loveland Museum/Gallery www.cityofloveland.org 970-962-2410 Colorado Computer Museum www.trailingedge.org 970-669-1258 Discovery Center Science Museum www.dcsm.org 970-472-3990

Chisholm Trail Classic Enid, Oklahoma August 22-24, 2014 Chisholm Trail Pavilion Chisholm Trail Expo Center www.chisholmtrailexpo.com 580-237-0238 Jeff and Cindy Smith 620-422-3632 USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Day’s Inn 580-237-6000 Comfort Inn 580-234-1200

Southeast Regional Finals

Places to Eat On the Sidewalk Bar & Grill www.onthesidewalk.net 580-234-3050 Callahan’s Pub & Grille 580-242-7299 www.callahanspublichouse.com El Chico Restaurant www.elchico.com 580-234-1918

Places to Eat Blue & White Restaurant Cafe Marie

Golf Oakwood Country Club www.oakscountryclub.com 580-234-5811 Pheasant Run Golf Club Partnership www.pheasantrunenid.com 580-233-2355

Tunica, Mississippi

August 29 – September 1, 2014 www.tunicatravel.com Tunica Expo Center tunicaarenaexpo.com USTRC www.ustrc.com Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info Places to Stay Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino www.samstowntunica.com

Golf Tunica National Golf and Tennis River Bend Links Things to Do Bally’s Circus Circus Tunica Main Street Tunica Museums

Things to Do Putt Putt Golf & Games

662-363-1371 www.thecafemarie.com 662-357-0988

662-357-0777 662-363-1005

662-357-1500 662-357-1111 www.tunicamainstreet.com 662-363-6611 www.tunicamuseum.com 662-363-6631

www.puttputt.com 580-237-7888 Meadowlake Miniature Golf 580-237-0405 Gaslight Theatre www.gaslighttheatre.org 580-234-2307 Railroad Museum of Oklahoma 580-233-3051 www.railroadmuseumofoklahoma.org Champlin Swimming Pool www.enid.org 580-237-7530 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 47

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Jackie Crawford ...............Stephenville, TX ......$29,987 17.

Lorie Patterson................Konawa, OK ...........$19,945 18.

Cati Stanko.....................Gordon, NE ............$19,275 19.

Brittany Tirpak.................Dunnellon, FL.........$18,940 20.

Jessy Remsburg...............Palm City, FL ..........$18,132 21.

Jana Murphy ...................Melrose, IA .............$14,765 22.

Suzie Johnson .................Brodhead, WI..........$13,863 23.

Annette Stahl..................Salt Flat, TX ............$13,535 24.

Lorraine Moreno..............Mathis, TX...............$12,769 25.

Jessica Gray ....................Sparr, FL ................$10,630 26.

Lindsey Hall....................Bee Branch, AR ......$10,312 Beverly Robbins M ..............Muscle Shoals, AL ...$10,175 BUILT BY CR VSA27.

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Nikki Rainey ...................Sabinal, TX ...............$9,242 30.

Judy Fincher....................Brady, TX ..................$9,075

Denema Merrell ..............Choctaw, OK.............$8,925 Kelli Corbin.....................Baldwin, FL..............$8,220 Jayme Marcrum...............Springtown, TX..........$8,140 Shawn Rodenberger ........Vernon, TX ................$8,045 Jennifer Williams..............De Leon, TX ..............$7,800 Shannon Luetkenhaus .....Ithaca, NE ................$7,785 Lari Dee Guy ..................Abilene, TX ...............$6,080 Kelly Hicks......................Stephenville, TX ........$5,995 J.J. Calkins ......................Seguin, TX ................$5,978 Becky Cannizzaro ............Folsom, LA ...............$5,827 Gena Hanagriff ...............Huntsville, TX............$5,724 Bailey Corkill I ..................Fallon, NV ................$5,696 CRX’D Tammy Guess..................Colorado City, TX.......$5,438 Tina Godfrey ...................Las Animas, CO ........$5,371 Peggy Bach.....................Rhome, TX ................$4,870

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LOVELAND, CO Aug 29 - Sept 1, 2014

WICHITA, KS May 29 - June 1, 2014

CLOVIS, NM July 31 - Aug 3, 2014

WACO, TX August 7-10, 2014

2014 REGIONALS: MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF

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2014 NFTR: MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF

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2014 REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM • ANYONE CAN ENTER Team Roper’s Name ________________________________________ ID No. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State ______________ E-MAIL ADDRESS __________________________________________________@______________________________

of the roping you are entering to avoid late charges. Payments must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks WILL NOT be accepted from members who have written bad checks in the past.

• Entries postmarked after the deadline must include a $20/roper late fee, and must be paid with cashier’s check or money order only!

• Make entry fees payable and mail to: USTRC CENTRAL ENTRY, P.O. Box 1198, Stephenville, TX 76401. For Roping or Classification Information call the USTRC National Office, 254/968-0002.

If you are drawing a partner in the Gold Plus, #11, #10 or #9 please write the word “DRAW” as your partner USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive. Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise. Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence. Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and willingly consents to the same.

Parent or Guardian Signature required if above named roper is under age 18: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Open Roping • (#15 Incentive) • 5-steer Average • May enter up to three times provided at least ONE entry is Incentive • $250/Roper • No Draw In Option

________________________________________ ID#_____________ / __________________________________ ID# ____________$ ______________ HEADER

HEELER

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HEELER

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Gold Plus #12 Roping • (#10 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries • CENTURY TEAM ON SITE ENTRY ONLY • Draw In Option (must be at least a #3 header or #4 heeler •

Guaranteed Minimum $17,500 Added to GP Purse.

________________________________________ ID#_____________ / __________________________________ ID# ____________$ ______________ HEADER

check n to draw header

HEELER

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#11 Roping (#10 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries • Draw In Option (must be at least a #4 header or #5 heeler

________________________________________ ID#_____________ / __________________________________ ID# ____________$ ______________ HEADER

check n to draw header

HEELER

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#10 Roping, capped at an Elite #6 (#9 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries • Draw In Option (must be at least a #3 header or #4 heeler

________________________________________ ID#_____________ / __________________________________ ID# ____________$ ______________ HEADER

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#9 Roping, capped at an Elite #5 (#8 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries • Draw In Option (must be at least a #3 header or #3 heeler

________________________________________ ID#_____________ / __________________________________ ID# ____________$ ______________ HEADER

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HEELER

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check n to draw header

HEELER

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★ #8 Pick/Draw, capped at #4

On Site Entry ONLY!

HEELER

See ad for details

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC OR WSTR CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGS By returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading and understanding the release form on reverse of this page.

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Late fees $ _________________ GOLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP ($300) ID# ___________ $ _________________ GOLD SPUR MEMBERSHIP ($110) ID# ___________ $ _________________ TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ _____________________

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ATTENTION: YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR OWN AND YOUR PARTNER’S USTRC ID#.

• Entries must be postmarked by the Friday two weeks prior to the date

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2014 REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT ENTRY FORM • MUST PRE-ENTER Team Roper’s Name _____________________________ ID No. _________________________ SEE ENTRY DEADLINE AND MAILING INFORMATION ON Phone Number (_____) ______________ E-Mail Address ________________@_______________ PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM. NOTE: To be eligible to enter any Shoot-Out division, ropers must have participated in a USTRC Sanctioned, Affiliate, WSTR Qualifier or Regional Preliminary or Qualifying roping during the 2014 season. Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out position requires that a team have $2,000 of AVAILABLE EARNINGS , which may ALL come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in AVAILABLE EARNINGS and the Heeler has $600 in AVAILABLE EARNINGS , the earnings can be combined to meet the required $2,000 of AVAILABLE EARNINGS • Visit the USTRC Website at www.ustrc.com, log in to your member page and check your AVAILABLE EARNINGS.

ATTENTION: EACH SHOOT-OUT ENTRY MUST INDICATE CONTRIBUTION FROM AVAILABLE EARNINGS — THAT CONTRIBUTION CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE EVENT. NO AVAILABLE EARNINGS NEEDED FOR QUALIFYING ROUND ENTRY. IF NOTHING IS DESIGNATED AN AUTOMATIC $1,000 EARNINGS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM EACH ROPER. NO EXCEPTIONS! EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE BOTH ROPERS ID#. ROPERS MAY NOT ENTER WITH THE SAME PARTNER MORE THAN ONCE IN ANY SHOOT-OUT DIVISION. #15 QUALIFYING / SHOOT-OUT • $200/ROPER • ENTER 3X (3X Qualifying, 1X Qualifying + 2X Shoot-Out, 2X Qualifying + 1X Shoot-Out) • PLEASE CHECK BOX DESIGNATING QUALIFYING OR SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. PLEASE DESIGNATE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. r QUALIFYING

________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ #13 QUALIFYING / SHOOT-OUT • $200/ROPER • ENTER 3X (3X Qualifying, 1X Qualifying + 2X Shoot-Out, 2X Qualifying + 1X Shoot-Out) • PLEASE CHECK BOX DESIGNATING QUALIFYING OR SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. PLEASE DESIGNATE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. r QUALIFYING

________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER

r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ r QUALIFYING r SHOOT-OUT ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER HEELER AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________ #12 QUALIFYING / SHOOT-OUT • $200/ROPER • ENTER 3X (3X Qualifying, 1X Qualifying + 2X Shoot-Out, 2X Qualifying + 1X Shoot-Out) • PLEASE CHECK BOX DESIGNATING QUALIFYING OR SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. PLEASE DESIGNATE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH SHOOT-OUT ENTRY. r QUALIFYING ________________________________ ID#___________ /__________________________________ID#____________$_________ HEADER

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Regional Finals Roping Gross ~ $374,700 Cash Payout ~ $273,555 Prizeline ~ $40,262 Return to Roper ~ 90.8%

he USTRC rolled into Mulvane, Kansas for the Midwest Regional Finals. The event took place May 29-June 1, 2014 at the Kansas Star Casino. Team ropers enjoyed the event and the state of the art facility.

The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division. It was the first qualifier on the road to The American. The team of Adam Rose from Willard, Missouri and Billie Jack Saebens from Nowata, Oklahoma teamed up to win first place in the American portion of the roping. They were 26.54 seconds on four steers and earned $4,626. Second place went to Lane Ivy from Llano, Texas and Dustin Davis from Texarkana, Arkansas, while third was Tyler Wade and Dustin Davis. Those three teams along with fourth through tenth received a qualification to The American semi-finals. Coleman Proctor from Pryor, Oklahoma and Jake Long were high team back in the Open Division and they won first place in the Average. They were 33.71 seconds on five steers and won $5,544, trophy Gist spurs and twenty points for the US Open Tour. Second place was Tyler Wade and Dustin Davis and third went to Coleman Proctor and Chase Tryan. Nick Becker from Garden City, Kansas and Dawson McMaster from Madison, Kansas won the Incentive Average. Overall Open Ropers at the Midwest Regional Finals roped for $24,924 in cash alone.

The team of Brett Stuart and T. Luttrell won the #15 Qualifier Round with a time of 13.26 seconds on two steers. They earned $1,012 plus trophy Gist knives. Second place was Rusty Shaw and EJ Thomas and third place went to Wyatt Muggli and Trevor Kirchenschlager. In the #15 Shoot Out the win went to the high team back. Trey Yates from Pueblo, Colorado and Casey Hicks from Sperry, Oklahoma were 30.00 second on four steers. They won Open $5,592, trophy Martin saddles and Coleman Proctor (Pryor, OK) / Jake Long (Morgan Mill, TX), 33.71, $5,544 78 / JULY 2014

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American Qualifier Adam Rose (Willard, MO) / Billie Jack Saebens (Nowata, OK), 26.54, $4,626

$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Butchie Levell from Omaha, Nebraska and Chad Mathes from Lawson, Missouri. Third place in the Average was Tyler Milligan and Casey Hicks.

The team of C.J. Schicke and Shawn Trimble won the #13 Qualifier Rounds with a time of 16.14 seconds on two steers, while second place went to Butchie Levell and Mitch Barney. The champions of the #13 Shoot Out were Lynn Jarrell from Hulbert, Oklahoma and EJ Thomas from Keota, Oklahoma.

They came from the third callback position to win $5,130, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dustin Raupe from Douglass, Kansas and Scott LaClef from Leon, Kansas. Third place in the Average went to Ty and Clay Casper both from Balko, Oklahoma.

The second day of the Midwest Regional Finals began with the #12 Qualifier rounds. Bailey Jansen from Purcell, Oklahoma and Chad Lehew from Oakwood, Oklahoma won first place with a time of 20.78 seconds on two steers. They earned $1,312 plus trophy Gist knives. Second place went to JR Macoubrie and Trey Michaelis and third place was the team of Wes Mahlandt and Tyler Mahlandt.

Tina Godfrey from Las Animas, Colorado and partner Mike Weir from Dodge City, Kansas came from the second call back position to win first place in the Average of the #12 Shoot Out. They were 7.42 seconds on their final steer and ended up

#15 Shoot-Out Trey Yates (Pueblo, CO) / Casey Hicks (Sperry, OK), 30, $5,592 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Flex Earnings Awarded - MIDWEST REGIONAL FINALS - Mulvane, KS From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping)

Shawn Scott................Soper, OK ................$16,000 Butchie Levell ............Omaha, NE ..............$15,000 Dale Martin ................Alba, TX ....................$15,000 J.R. Macoubrie ............Paola, KS..................$15,000 Gunnar Stapleton ........Sublette, KS..............$14,000 Aaron Allen ................Nowata, OK ..............$12,000 Derrick Oberle ............Downing, WI ............$12,000 Justin Huntington ........Nowata, OK ..............$12,000 C.J. Schicke ................Independence, KS ....$11,000 Randy Conrad ............Collinsville, OK..........$11,000 Steve Mauldin ............Beggs, OK ................$11,000 David Trammell............Muskogee , OK ........$10,000 E.J. Thomas ................Keota, OK ................$10,000 Suzie Johnson..............Brodhead, WI............$10,000 Tanner Jackman ..........Baldwin City, KS ......$10,000 Casey Hicks ................Sperry, OK ..................$9,000 Jeff Trost......................Collinsville, OK............$9,000 Taylor Lagasse ............Concordia, KS ............$9,000 Aaron Mattox ..............Erie, KS......................$8,000 Adam Wilson ..............Reading, KS................$8,000 Chase Adamson ..........Rio, IL ........................$8,000 Eric Hoelting ..............Olpe, KS ....................$8,000 Jeff Smith....................Hutchinson, KS ..........$8,000 Wesley Miller ..............Madison, KS ..............$8,000 Colton Scott ................Soper, OK ..................$7,000 Dawson McMaster ......Madison, KS ..............$7,000 Donny Compton ..........Arcadia, KS ................$7,000 Jake Cooper Clay ........Sapulpa, OK ..............$7,000 Jeff Straight ................Logan, IA....................$7,000 Matthew Rezac............Onaga, KS ..................$7,000 Russell Rezac ..............Onaga, KS ..................$7,000 Ryan Binford ..............Haviland, KS ..............$7,000 Tom McMillan..............Stafford, KS ................$7,000 Tony Schindler ............Frankford, MO ............$7,000 Tyrell Reynolds ............Tribune, KS ................$7,000 Bill Barcus ..................Paola, KS....................$6,000 Billy Barcus ................Paola, KS....................$6,000 Bruce Barnett..............West Plains, MO..........$6,000 Clay Casper ................Balko, OK ..................$6,000 Dennis Stuckey............Beggs, OK ..................$6,000 Dustin Raupe ..............Douglass, KS ..............$6,000 Earl Jess Thomas..........Keota, OK ..................$6,000 Eric Knight..................Red Oak, OK ..............$6,000 Jay Rueter ..................Winchester, IL ............$6,000 Jerry Bailey ................Pauls Valley, OK ..........$6,000 Joe Matile ..................Satanta, KS ................$6,000 Joe Peavler..................Henryetta, OK ............$6,000 Kingston Chang ..........Sublette, KS................$6,000 Kirk Arterburn ............Derby, KS ..................$6,000 Lynn Jarrell ................Hulbert, OK ................$6,000 Mackey Tully................Gentry, AR ..................$6,000 Mike Weir....................Dodge City, KS............$6,000 Paul Mays ..................Pawhuska, OK ............$6,000 Ronnie Haynes ............Fordland, MO..............$6,000 Scott LaClef ................Leon, KS ....................$6,000 Ty Casper....................Balko, OK ..................$6,000 Tyler Milligan ..............Pawhuska, OK ............$6,000 Tyrel Taton ..................Beaver, OK ................$6,000 Brice Sager ................Balko, OK ..................$5,000 Chandler Comfort ........Gem, KS ....................$5,000 Gaylon Robinson ........Cimarron, KS ..............$5,000 Heidi Hazen ................Ashland, KS ................$5,000 Landon Koehn ............Salina, KS ..................$5,000 Mike Adamson ............New Windsor, IL ..........$5,000 Sherry Robinson ..........Cimarron, KS ..............$5,000 Steve Zumbrunn..........Junction City, KS ........$5,000 Timothy Harless ..........Boswell, OK ................$5,000 Brent Miller ................Greenville, WI..............$4,000

Brett Stuart ................Bridgeport, TX ............$4,000 Brody Peak ................Emporia, KS ..............$4,000 Butch LeMay ..............Collinsville, OK............$4,000 Clay Louderback..........Liberal, KS..................$4,000 Jim Rogers ..................Elk City, OK ................$4,000 Joel Miller ..................Madison, KS ..............$4,000 Keith Mahanay ............Council Grove, KS ......$4,000 Philip Charlton ............North Platte, NE..........$4,000 Tim Henery ................Iola, KS ......................$4,000 Travis Smalts ..............Forgan, OK ................$4,000 Travis Tetrick................Kingman, KS ..............$4,000 Travis Thimesch............Cunningham, KS ........$4,000 Aaron Russell ..............Fredonia, KS ..............$3,000 Andrew Wong..............Weatherford, TX ..........$3,000 Austin Jackman ..........Baldwin City, KS ........$3,000 Austin Reece ..............Satanta, KS ................$3,000 Barry Kincaid ..............Lamont, OK ................$3,000 Billy Jack Hanson ........Morris, OK ..................$3,000 Billy Pillars ................Balko, OK ..................$3,000 Bob Paterson ..............Easton, KS..................$3,000 Brad Amos..................Sulphur Springs, AR ....$3,000 Brad Dozier ................Erie, KS......................$3,000 Brian Yeager................Gerald, MO ................$3,000 Britton Grinstead ........Rose Hill, KS ..............$3,000 Bryan Beaver ..............Bucyrus, KS ................$3,000 Bryce Hazen................Protection, KS ............$3,000 Buster Record ............Laverne, OK................$3,000 Cale Pedersen ............Guthrie, OK ................$3,000 Caleb Nelson ..............Buffalo, OK ................$3,000 Cameron Lawson ........Collinsville, OK............$3,000 Chad Mathes ..............Lawson, MO ..............$3,000 Clint Heller..................Hunter, KS ..................$3,000 Craig Lawson ..............Paradise, KS ..............$3,000 Curry Kirchner ............Ames, OK ..................$3,000 Darrin Williams............Red Rock, OK ............$3,000 Derrick Neal................Seminole, OK..............$3,000 Donnie Schneider ........Ingalls, KS ..................$3,000 Emily Hogan ..............Macksville, KS ............$3,000 Enoch McGill ..............Konawa, OK ..............$3,000 Gary Adamson ............Alpha, IL ....................$3,000 Gene Calvin ................Latham, KS ................$3,000 Glen Raupe ................Douglass, KS ..............$3,000 Hunter Basye ..............Arlington, KS ..............$3,000 J.D. Petersen................Clearwater, KS ............$3,000 Jake Anderson ............White City, KS ............$3,000 Jerry Eckert ................Alva, OK ....................$3,000 Jerry Linaweaver ........Linwood, KS ..............$3,000 Jim Lafever ................Joy, IL ........................$3,000 Jimmie Kahoe ............Mutual, OK ................$3,000 Jimmy Harrison ..........Douglass, KS ..............$3,000 Jimmy Menefee ..........Tuttle, OK ..................$3,000 Joe Harris....................Saint Paul, KS ............$3,000 Josh Whipple ..............Saint Francis, SD ........$3,000 Katy Reynolds ............Tribune, KS ................$3,000 Keith A Burd ..............Owasso, OK ................$3,000 Ken Silver ..................Warner, OK ................$3,000 Kendra McKinzie..........Oswego, KS ................$3,000 Kyle Christiansen ........Fontana, KS ................$3,000 Larry Bandy ................Osage City, KS ............$3,000 Larry Morehead ..........Clyde, KS....................$3,000 Leland Searcy ............Mooreland, OK............$3,000 Mark Hiatt ..................Henryetta, OK ............$3,000 Matt Bennett ..............Independence, KS ......$3,000 Matt Mauldin ..............Beggs, OK ..................$3,000 Mitch Barney ..............Dakota City, NE ..........$3,000 Nick Reynolds ............Cuba, KS ....................$3,000 Patrick Chester ............Phillipsburg, KS ..........$3,000

Randy Suiter ..............Macksville, KS ............$3,000 Rick Batson ................Severy, KS ..................$3,000 Rick McKinzie..............Oswego, KS ................$3,000 Ruste Rennie ..............Ponca City, OK ............$3,000 Scott Morlan ..............Las Animas, CO ..........$3,000 Seth Jones ..................Decatur, TX ................$3,000 Shane Saia ................Silver Lake, KS ..........$3,000 Shawn Campbell ........Beaver, OK ................$3,000 Shawn Trimble ............Coffeyville, KS ............$3,000 Steve Bennett ............Independence, KS ......$3,000 Steve Lynn..................Oswego, KS ................$3,000 T. Luttrell ....................Choudrant, LA ............$3,000 Tanner Braden ............Dewey, OK..................$3,000 Tina Godfrey ..............Las Animas, CO ..........$3,000 Todd Graves ................Wellington, KS ............$3,000 Todd Reece ................Winston, MO ..............$3,000 Trevor Kirchenschlager ..Yuma, CO ..................$3,000 Trey Hall ....................Rolla, KS ....................$3,000 Trey Michaelis ............Mercer, MO ................$3,000 Trey Yates ....................Pueblo, CO ................$3,000 Tyler Macoubrie ..........Louisburg, KS ............$3,000 Tyler Stimatze ............Havland, KS................$3,000 West Benson ..............Tyler, TX ......................$3,000 Will Tetrick ..................Kingman, KS ..............$3,000 Wyatt Muggli ..............Lane, OK ....................$3,000 Zane Leftwich ............Winfield, KS................$3,000 Zane Mozingo ............Independence, KS ......$3,000 Brad Harris ................Erie, KS......................$2,000 Colby Hall ..................North Platte, NE..........$2,000 Justin Gregory ............Mayetta, KS ................$2,000 Shane Henderson ........Winfield, KS................$2,000 A.L. Summerlin ..........Shawnee, KS ..............$1,000 Austin Massey ............Kingman, KS ..............$1,000 Barry Fagg..................Ponca City, OK ............$1,000 Brady Wakefield ..........Oneill, NE ..................$1,000 Brian Rubey................Beggs, OK ..................$1,000 Camden Hoelting ........Olpe, KS ....................$1,000 Chad Lehew................Oakwood, OK ............$1,000 Claude Taylor ..............Atlanta, NE ................$1,000 Cody Hayes ................Burlingame, KS ..........$1,000 Danny Rutland ............Augusta, KS................$1,000 Don Jones ..................Wagoner, OK ..............$1,000 Donnie Ward ..............Leflore, OK ................$1,000 Dustin McAtee ............Rosston, OK................$1,000 Galen Hoelting ............Olpe, KS ....................$1,000 Herb Logan ................Miami, OK ..................$1,000 Jake McGill..................Hutchinson, KS ..........$1,000 Jay McNabb ................Ulysses, KS ................$1,000 Jeff Butler ..................Cosby, MO ..................$1,000 Jeff Butler ..................Cosby, MO ..................$1,000 John Graves ................Wellington, KS ............$1,000 Max Louderback..........Liberal, KS..................$1,000 Nick Becker ................Garden City, KS ..........$1,000 Riley Wakefield............Oneill, NE ..................$1,000 Shad Swain ................Mayetta, KS ................$1,000 Shawn Moyer ..............Woodward, OK............$1,000 Shawn Stapleton ........Sublette, KS................$1,000 Sonny Mahurin............Thayer, KS ..................$1,000 Steve Taylor ................Long Island, KS ..........$1,000 T.I. Veach ....................Woodward, OK............$1,000 Taylor Rossenbach ......Ainsworth, NE ............$1,000 Tee Jay Graves ............Wellington, KS ............$1,000 Terry Kinderknecht ......Almena, KS ................$1,000 Toby Mentzer ..............Ensign, KS..................$1,000 Tubby Williams ............Sapulpa, OK ..............$1,000 Tyler Brockman ..........Norton, KS..................$1,000 Von Taylor ..................Jewell, KS ..................$1,000 Wesley Moss................Paradise, TX ................$1,000

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#15 Qualifying Round Brett Stuart (Bridgeport, TX) / T. Luttrell (Choudrant, LA), 13.26, $1,012

The third day of the Midwest Regional Finals began with the #11 Preliminary. The team of Justin Huntington and Aaron Allen both from Nowata, Oklahoma came from the fifth call back position to win first place in the Average. They also won the Incentive Average.

The team was 37.53 seconds on four steers and earned $5,866, trophy Martin saddles and $10,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, trophy Gist buckles, plus a paid entry fee into the #11 Shoot Out. Second place was Billy Jack Hanson and David Trammell.

Brody Peak from Emporia, Kansas and Tom McMillan from Stafford, Kansas finished in third place.

Bryan Beaver from Bucyrus, Kansas and Jerry Linaweaver from Linwood, Kansas won the Average of the #11 Shoot Out with a time of 39.25 seconds on four steers. They came from the fifth call back position and earned $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Mitch Barney from Dakota City, Nebraska and Butchie Levell III from Omaha, Nebraska. Third place in the Average went to Bruce Barnett and Ronnie Haynes. The fourth place team was Hunter Basye and Mike Weir.

Next on the agenda was the #10 Preliminary. Eric Knight from Red Oak, Oklahoma and Gunnar Stapleton from

with a time of 35.60 seconds on four steers. The win paid them $7,552, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jerry Bailey from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and Steve Mauldin from Beggs, Oklahoma. The third place team was JR Macoubrie and Tyler Macoubrie.

Curry Kirchner and Jake Cooper Clay finished in fourth place.

The #12 Gold Plus paid out $48,118 to 158 teams. It was an excellent payday for USTRC Gold Plus Ropers. Dale Martin from Alba, Texas was first and second call back in the short round with partners West Benson from Tyler, Texas and Shawn Scott from Soper, Oklahoma. Suzie Johnson from Brodhead, Wisconsin and Derrick Oberle from Downing, Wisconsin were the Incentive champions and third high team back to the short round. Before they short round they had roped themselves into $5,486, trophy Gist buckles, Classic Equine Horse Sheets, Classic Rope Bags, Classic Equine Hay Bags and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. They caught their short round steer in 8.75 seconds and took the lead of the roping with a time of 38.99 seconds on four steers. Next up was the team of Scott and Martin. They were 8.63 seconds on their last steer and took over the lead with a time of 38.13 seconds on three steers. Benson and Martin needed to be 12.49 seconds on their final steer to win the Average. They posted a time of 13.51 seconds and finished third place. The win of the roping went to Scott and Martin. They won $10,222, trophy Gist buckles, Resistol Hats, Tony Lama Boots, Cinch Jeans and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Johnson and Oberle finished in second and added $6,816 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings to their winnings.

Benson and Martin won $5,396 plus #13 Qualifying Round $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

C.J. Schicke (Independence, KS) / Shawn Trimble (Coffeyville, KS), 16.14, $720

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#12 Shoot-Out Tina Godfrey (Las Animas, CO) / Mike Weir (Dodge City, KS), 35.6, $7,552 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Oklahoma came from the fifth call back position to win first place in the Average. They were 37.11 seconds on four steers and earned $7,532, trophy Martin saddles, $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings along with a paid advancement into the #9 Shoot Out. Second place in the roping was Donny Compton from Arcadia, Kansas and Aaron Mattox from Erie, Kansas. Third in the Average went to the team of Travis Smalts and Clay Louderback. Jeff Trost and Randy Conrad both from Collinsville, Oklahoma won first place in the Incentive Average.

The champions of the #9 Shoot Out were Brice Sager and Billy Pillars both from Balko, Oklahoma. The team came from the second call back position and earned $10,000, trophy Martin saddles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Chase Adamson and Jim Lafever with a time of 42.45 seconds on four steers. Third place went to Justin Huntington and Aaron Allen as they finished the roping with a time of 44.77 seconds on four steers.

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

Tanner Jackman from Baldwin City, Kansas teamed up with Jake Anderson from White City, Kansas to win first place in the Average. They were 27.34 seconds on three steers and earned $5,430, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place goes to Jerry Eckert from Alva, Oklahoma and Joe Harris from Saint Paul, Kansas. Third place went to Emily Hogan and Tyler Stimutze.

As the curtain fell on the Midwest Regional Finals, Tina Godfrey was crowned the Cruel Girl Champion of the event and E.J. Thomas was the high point Gold Plus roper of the weekend.

Sublette, Kansas were second callback and caught their final steer in 8.22 seconds and finished the roping with a time of 33.34 seconds on four steers. They won $6,082, trophy Martin saddles, $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings, as well as a paid position into the #10 Shoot Out. Second place was Taylor Lagasse and Jeff Straight and third place went to Heidi Hazen and Ryan Binford. Hazen and Tony Schindler won the Incentive Average.

The Illinois team of Chase Adamson from Rio and Mike Adamson from New Windsor came from the third high team back position to win first place in the Average of the #10 Shoot Out. They were 39.87 seconds on four steers and won $10,000, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to the team of Josh Whipple and Philip Charlton with a time of 43.09 seconds on four steers.

Third place was Barry Kincaid from Lamont, Oklahoma and Paul Mays from Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

The final day of the Midwest Regional Finals kicked into gear with the #9 Preliminary. Justin Huntington #13 Shoot-Out Lynn Jarrell (Hulbert, OK) / E.J. Thomas (Keota, OK), 35.23, $5,130 and $6,000 in and Aaron Allen both from Nowata, 82 / JULY 2014

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#12 Qualifying Round Bailey Jansen (Purcell, OK) / Chad Lehew (Oakwood, OK), 20.78, $1,312

#11 Preliminary Justin Huntington (Nowata, OK) / Aaron Allen (Nowata, OK), 37.53, $4,666 and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #11 Shoot-Out Bryan Beaver (Bucyrus, KS) / Jerry Linaweaver (Linwood, KS), 39.25, $10,000 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#10 Shoot-Out Chase Adamson (Rio, IL) / Mike Adamson (New Windsor, IL), 39.87, $10,000 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#10 Preliminary Eric Knight (Red Oak, OK) / Gunnar Stapleton (Sublette, KS), 33.34, $6,082 and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

1905 The year Coleman lanterns were used to light the first night college football game west of the Mississippi. W.C. Coleman started building gas lamps in Wichita in 1901.

17 Number of states represented at the Midwest Regional Finals in Mulvane, KS (just south of Wichita), the USTRC’s first Regional for 2014. Ropers came from as far away as Arizona, Montana and Georgia.

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#9 Shoot-Out Brice Sager (Balko, OK) / Billy Pillars (Balko, OK), 39.41, $10,000 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#9 Preliminary Justin Huntington (Nowata, OK) / Aaron Allen (Nowata, OK), 37.11, $7,532 and $8,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#8 PickDraw Tanner Jackman (Baldwin City, KS) / Jake Anderson (White City, KS), 27.34, $5,430 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Panhandle Classic

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$291,180 $194,736 $20,344 73.9%

Open Clay Tryan (Lipan, TX) / Travis Graves (Morgan Mill, TX), 35.25, $3,422

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marillo, Texas has hosted the Panhandle Classic for many, many years. This year the event took place May 2-4, 2014 at the Amarillo National Center. The USTRC Event was produced by the USTRC Staff.

Travis Graves from Morgan Mill, Texas was the superstar of the Open Division. He finished first and second in the Average.

Clay Tryan from Lipan, Texas and Graves won the Average with a time of 35.25 seconds on five steers and they earned $3,422, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Chad Masters from Cedar Hill, Tennessee and Graves won second place in the Average. Brady Tryan and Tommy Zuniga finished third place in the Average. Justin Mascarenas and Roy Montoya won the Incentive Average.

The winners of the #15 Division were Kurt Kiehne from Hereford, Texas and Chance Frazier from Canyon, Texas with a 86 / JULY 2014

time of 32.19 seconds on four steers. They won $4,136, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Shane Sample from Canadian, Texas and Joe Hughes from Canyon, Texas. Third place was Bailey Corkill and Kory Koontz.

Kurt Kiehne struck again in the #13 Division. He and heeler Scott Venable from Dumas, Texas won the Average with a time of 32.62 seconds on four steers. The pairing won $5,718, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Justin Pechacek from Snyder, Texas and Justin Price from LaVeta, Colorado. Chad Hassell from Childress, Texas and Clayton Ward from Dalhart, Txas won third place.

The final roping of the first day of the Panhandle Classic was the #12 Division. Shawn Campbell and Tyrel Taton both from Beaver, Oklahoma won first place in the Average with a

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#15 Kurt Kiehne (Hereford, TX) / Chance Frazier (Canyon, TX), 32.19, $4,136 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

time of 36.38 seconds on four steers. They won $5,062, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Jace Thomas from Dalhart, Texas and Kent Haley from Canyon, Texas. Third place was Ike McClendon and Billy Ivy. Roy Payne and Jimmy Paul Hrbacek won the Incentive Average.

Ab Hendley from Friona, Texas and John Gregory from Amarillo, Texas won first place in the #12 Gold Plus. They were 37.81 on four steers and won $2,470, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Greg Watson from Hobbs, New Mexico and Ky Atwood from Lovington, New Mexico. Third place in the Average was the team of Chad Hassell and Brad Cottrell. Donnie Johnston from Canadian, Texas and Shawn Campbell from Beaver, Oklahoma won the Incentive Average. They earned $1,588, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Ab Hendley and Butch Whitten won the century bonus.

Shamarie Schumacher from Hereford, Texas and Billy Ivy from Amarillo, Texas finished first place in the #11 Division.

They were 38.03 seconds on

FLEX EARNINGS – Panhandle Classic – Amarillo, TX From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Byron Short......................Springfield, CO..........$6,000 James Meister ..................Boise City, OK ..........$6,000 Kathleen Hill ....................Channing, TX ............$6,000 Kurt Kiehne......................Hereford, TX ..............$6,000 Ky Atwood ......................Lovington, NM ..........$6,000 Mike Qualls......................Hico, TX ....................$6,000 Randy Maness ..................Boise City, OK ..........$6,000 Shawn Campbell ..............Beaver, OK................$6,000 Tim Mecklenburg ..............Hugoton, KS ............$6,000 Billy Ivy ..........................Amarillo, TX ..............$5,000 Jimmy Paul Hrbacek..........Lockney, TX ..............$5,000 Roy Payne........................Pampa, TX ................$5,000 Brad Cottrell ....................Amarillo, TX ..............$4,000 Braden Blau ....................Follett, TX..................$4,000 Chad Hassell ....................Childress, TX..............$4,000 Greg Watson ....................Hobbs, NM................$4,000 James Winders ..................Earth, TX ..................$4,000 Levi Molesworth ..............Amarillo, TX ..............$4,000 Tyrel Taton ........................Beaver, OK................$4,000 Ab Hendley ......................Friona, TX..................$3,000 Chance Frazier..................Canyon, TX................$3,000 Chuck Thompson ..............Moriarty, NM ............$3,000 Cody Howard ..................Wheeler, TX ..............$3,000 Danny Persons..................Woodward, OK ..........$3,000 Donnie Johnston ..............Canadian, TX ............$3,000 Eric Hill............................Lubbock, TX ..............$3,000 Greg Watson ....................Hobbs, NM................$3,000 Jabin Rice ........................Hobbs, NM................$3,000 Jake Carothers..................Granite, OK ..............$3,000 Jared Nix..........................Hugoton, KS ............$3,000 John Gregory....................Amarillo, TX ..............$3,000 Karson Johnson ................Voca, TX....................$3,000 Kirby Blankenship ............Lampasas, TX ............$3,000 Kolton Smith ....................Dumas, TX ................$3,000 Matt Bell..........................Dodson, TX................$3,000 Milo Medlock....................Shamrock, TX ............$3,000 Quade Hiatt ....................Canyon, TX................$3,000 Roy Haney ......................Millsap, TX ................$3,000 Rylan Ferbrache................Woodward, OK ..........$3,000 Scott Venable....................Dumas, TX ................$3,000 Shamarie Schumacher ......Hereford, TX ..............$3,000 Wes James ......................Adrian, TX ................$3,000 Wes McKee ......................Shamrock, TX ............$3,000 Wyatt Inderman................Goldthwaite, TX ........$3,000

Clay Casper......................Balko, OK ................$2,000 Bailey Corkill....................Fallon, NV ................$1,000 Brad Thrash ......................Cheyenne, OK ..........$1,000 Brice Sager ......................Balko, OK ................$1,000 Charles Stephens..............Portales, NM ............$1,000 Clayton Ward....................Dalhart, TX................$1,000 Clayton Williams ..............Amarillo, TX ..............$1,000 Cody Heck........................Clarendon, TX............$1,000 Danny Garcia ..................Clayton, NM..............$1,000 Danny Watson ..................Lovington, NM ..........$1,000 David St. John ..................Amarillo, TX ..............$1,000 Eddie Joe Pearson ............Tulia, TX....................$1,000 Freddy Ortiz ....................Tucumcari, NM ..........$1,000 Ike Hanes ........................McLean, TX ..............$1,000 Ike McClendon ................Miami, TX..................$1,000 J.W. Meyer........................Hereford, TX ..............$1,000 Jace Thomas ....................Dalhart, TX................$1,000 Jake Pancost ....................Canyon, TX................$1,000 Janesa Garcia ..................Clayton, NM..............$1,000 Joe Hughes ......................Canyon, TX................$1,000 Justin Mascarenas ............Santa Fe, NM ............$1,000 Justin Pechacek ................Snyder, TX ................$1,000 Justin Price ......................La Veta, CO ..............$1,000 Kent Haley ......................Canyon, TX................$1,000 Kory Koontz ....................Sudan, TX ................$1,000 Kyle Medcalf ....................Edmond, OK ............$1,000 Lane Ivy ..........................Llano, TX ..................$1,000 Larry Hendricks ................Tulia, TX....................$1,000 Madison Haley..................Canyon, TX................$1,000 Monroe Timberlake............Hereford, TX ..............$1,000 Percy Molesworth..............Amarillo, TX ..............$1,000 Ricky Hrbacek ..................Lockney, TX ..............$1,000 Roberto Zapata ................Hereford, TX ..............$1,000 Roy Montoya ....................Sapello, NM ..............$1,000 Sam Archer ......................Amarillo, TX ..............$1,000 Shane Sample ..................Canadian, TX ............$1,000 Todd Kimble ....................Clayton, NM..............$1,000 Ty Trammell ......................Amarillo, TX ..............$1,000 Tyler Luce ........................Clovis, NM ................$1,000 Vic Morrison ....................Canyon, TX................$1,000 Vincent Guerrero ..............Hereford, TX ..............$1,000 Wallace Townsend ............Cache, OK ................$1,000 Wesley Salmon ................Lubbock, TX ..............$1,000

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four steers and won $6,432, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Todd Kimble and Danny Garcia both from Clayton, New Mexico. Greg and Danny Watson finished in third place. Jimmy Paul and Ricky Hrbacek from Lockney, Texas won the Incentive Average.

In the #10 Division the victory went to Levi Molesworth from Amarillo, Texas and Wes James from Adrian, Texas. They were 43.28 seconds on four steers and they earned $8,286, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Danny Persons from Woodward, Oklahoma and Rylan Ferbrache also from Woodward. Third place was the team of Kyle Medcalf and Brad Thrash. Freddy Ortiz from Tucumcari, New Mexico and Tyler Luce from Clovis, New

Mexico won the Incentive Average.

The final day of the Panhandle Classic began with the #10 Gold Plus. Kathleen Hill from Channing, Texas and Mike Qualls from Hico, Texas teamed up to finish first place in the Average.

They won $4,338, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. They also won the Incentive Average and added $1,860, another set of trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex earnings to their loot. Second place in the Average was Rnady Maness and James Meister both from Boise City, Oklahoma. Third place was Tim Mecklenburng and Byron Short.

Jake Carothers from Granite, Oklahoma and Matt Bell from Dodson, Texas won first place in the Average of the #9 Division. The pair was 40.05 seconds on four steers and took home $8,836, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Jimmy Paul Hrbacek and Roy Payne. Third place was Kirby Blankenship and Karson Johnson, while James Winders and Braden Blau finished first in the Incentive Average.

The conclusion of the Panhandle Classic came with the #8 Pick/Draw. Quade Hiatt from Canyon, Texas and Jabin Rice from Hobbs, New Mexico won first place in the Average with a time of 30.63 seconds on three steers. They won $5,204, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the team of Cody Howard and Wes McKee and third place was Roy Haney and Milo Medlock. Both teams received cash, $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles.

#13 Kurt Kiehne (Hereford, TX) / Scott Venable (Dumas, TX), 32.62, $5,718 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#12 Shawn Campbell (Beaver, OK) / Tyrel Taton (Beaver, OK), 36.38, $5,062 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#11 Shamarie Schumacher (Hereford, TX) / Billy Ivy (Amarillo, TX), 38.03, $6,432 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#10 Levi Molesworth (Amarillo, TX) / Wes James (Adrian, TX), 43.28, $8,286 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#9 Jake Carothers (Granite, OK) / Matt Bell (Dodson, TX), 40.05, $8,836 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 PickDraw Quade Hiatt (Canyon, TX) / Jabin Rice (Hobbs, NM), 30.63, $5,204 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Spanish Trail Classic

$142,790 $94,815 $9,794 73.3%

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oab, Utah is a beautiful setting and the perfect host for the Spanish Trail Classic Team Roping Event. This year’s event took place May 3-4, 2014 and was produced by Walt Eddy and Red Rock Roping Productions.

The team roping began with the #13 Division. Heavy Sursa from Bluebell, Utah and Justin Bastian from Neola, Utah took first place in the Average with atime of 32.70 seconds on four steers. The duo won $2,850, trophy Gist Knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Nikkie Gosney from Bayfield, Colorado and Joe Roderick from Loma, Colorado with a time of 33.96 seconds on four steers.

Third place went to Seth Weber from Ferron, Utah and Wacey Brady from Kirtland, New Mexico.

The Raine family from Loma, Colorado dominated the #12 Division. Cass and Dean Raine finished first place in the Average with a time of 35.13 seconds on four steers. They won $2,940, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dustin and Dean Raine with a time of 36.86 seconds on four steers. Third place was Seth Weber and Brady Ramone.

The winners of the #12 Gold Plus was a tie between the teams of Kevin Johnson from Cortez, Colorado and Charles Pogue from Ringling, Oklahoma and Casey Penrod from Ogden, Utah and

#12 Cass Raine (Loma, CO) / Dean Raine (Loma, CO), 35.13, $2,940 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Blaine Jensen from Cleveland, Utah. The teams won $1850, trophy Gist buckles and $6000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for roping four steers in 39.97 seconds. Janet #13 Slide Mickelson from Heavy Sursa (Bluebell, UT) / Justin Bastian (Neola, UT), Flagstaff, 32.7, $2,850 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Arizona and Steve Whinnery from Powderhorn, Colorado won third place in the main average and first in the incentive average. Heavy Sursa and Joaquin Huntington won the century bonus.

The Utah team of D.A. Poll from Clinton and C.J. Rudd from Riverton won first place in the #11 Division. The team roped four steers in 29.51 seconds and for their efforts they won $5,040, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Cass Raine and Steve Whinnery.

Third place in the Average went to Jason Peatross and Ronnie Bastian. Chase Sanders and Joshua Warren won the Incentive Average.

Colorado won first place in the #10 Division. John McCollum from Montrose and Jeff Satterfield from Parachute were 39.19 seconds on four steers and earned $5,190, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Scott #10 John McCollum (Montrose, CO) / Jeff Satterfield (Parachute, Jeffers from Mapleton, Utah and Trevor Jeffers also from CO), 39.19, $5,190 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Flex Earnings. Second place was Chance Hine and Robert Murphy Gosney with a time of 34.90 seconds. Third place was Weston George and Arturo Ortiz. #8 PickDraw Justin Hamilton (Durango, CO) / Tee Satterfield (Parachute, CO), 33.31, $2,620 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #9 Weston George (Tooele, UT) / Chad Evans (Ogden, UT), 36.06, $5,990 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Mapleton. Third place in the Average went to Ricardo Orozco and Court Will. Larry Wehling and Tyler Smith from Fruita, Colorado won the Incentive Average.

Number of ropers The second day of team roping began with the #10 Gold from Colorado Plus Division. Lee Smith and Jerry Satterfield both from competing at the Parachute, Colorado took the top honors in the roping. They Spanish Trail The width in feet of Landscape Arch were 44.15 seconds on four steers and took home $3,210, Classic, far more in Arches National Park, the longest trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The than those from natural rock span in North America pair also won second in the Incentive Average. Second in the Utah (44).

6 feet longer than a football field. main Average was Corky and Rick Mcintyre both from Bayfield, A nine story building would easily Colorado. The Mcintyre team also won the Century Bonus. fit beneath this thin span.

Third place in the Average was the New Mexico team of Jimmy Cotant and Walt Eddy. Jason Peatross and Greg Raine won FLEX EARNINGS – Spanish Trail Classic – Moab, UT the Incentive Average.

From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Weston George from Tooele, Utah and Chad Evans from Steve Whinnery............Powderhorn, CO ............$8,000 Rick McIntyre ..............Bayfield, CO ..................$3,000 Lee Smith ..................Parachute, CO................$7,000 Robert Gosney ............Bayfield, CO ..................$3,000 Ogden, Utah teamed up to win Janet Mickelson ..........Flagstaff, AZ ..................$6,000 Ross Smith..................Ignacio, CO....................$3,000 first place in the #9 Division.

Jerry Satterfield ..........Parachute, CO................$6,000 Seth Weber..................Ferron, UT ....................$3,000 They were 36.06 seconds on Ralph Carty ................Montrose, CO ................$6,000 Tim Ekstrom................Malad City, ID................$3,000 Weston George............Tooele, UT ....................$6,000 Todd Corzine ..............Olathe, CO ....................$3,000 four steers and pocketed Jason Peatross ............Roosevelt, UT ................$5,000 Walt Eddy ..................Gallup, NM ....................$3,000 $5,990, trophy Gist buckles and John McCollum............Montrose, CO ................$5,000 Dustin Raine ..............Loma, CO......................$2,000 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Tyler Smith..................Fruita, CO......................$5,000 Joe Roderick................Loma, CO......................$2,000 Cass Raine ..................Loma, CO......................$4,000 Kyle Brady ..................Waterflow, NM ..............$2,000 Second place was John Dean Raine ................Loma, CO......................$4,000 Amy Lowry..................Olathe, CO ....................$1,000 McCollum and Amy Lowry Greg Raine..................Loma, CO......................$4,000 Brady Ramone ............Ephraim, UT ..................$1,000 with a time of 41.80 seconds on Jess Ritter ..................Loma, CO......................$4,000 Chad Craig..................Payson, UT ....................$1,000 Tee Satterfield ............Parachute, CO................$4,000 Charles Crozier ............Altamont, UT ................$1,000 four. Third place in the Averge Arturo Ortiz ................Carbondale, CO ............$3,000 Chase Sanders ............Taylor, UT ......................$1,000 went to McCollum and Greg Blaine Jensen ..............Cleveland, UT ................$3,000 Colin Begay ................Rough Rock, AZ ............$1,000 Raine. Jess Ritter and Tyler C.J. Rudd ....................Riverton, UT ..................$3,000 Court Will....................Silt, CO ........................$1,000 Casey Penrod ..............Ogden, UT ....................$3,000 Darin Rooks ................Grand Junction, CO ........$1,000 Smith won first place in the Chad Anderson............Rush Valley, UT ..............$3,000 Denton Begay ............Rough Rock, AZ ............$1,000 Incentive Average and fourth Chad Evans ................Ogden, UT ....................$3,000 Greg Lucero ................Pagosa Springs, CO........$1,000 place in the main Average.

Chance Hine ..............Bayfield, CO ..................$3,000 Larry Wehling ..............Grand Junction, CO ........$1,000 Corky McIntyre ............Bayfield, CO ..................$3,000 Lynette Satterfield ......Parachute, CO................$1,000 The Spanish Trail Classic D.A. Poll......................Clinton, UT ....................$3,000 Nikkie Gosney ............Bayfield, CO ..................$1,000 came to a close with the #8 Heavy Sursa................Bluebell, UT ..................$3,000 Ricardo Orozco ............Rifle, CO ......................$1,000 Pick/Draw. Justin Hamilton Jeff Satterfield ............Parachute, CO................$3,000 Rick Gadd ..................Nephi, UT ......................$1,000 Jimmy Cotant ..............Continental Divide, NM ..$3,000 Ronnie Bastian............Neola, UT ......................$1,000 from Durango, Colorado and Justin Bastian..............Neola, UT ......................$3,000 Scott Jeffers ................Mapleton, UT ................$1,000 Tee Satterfield from Parachute, Justin Hamilton............Durango, CO..................$3,000 Seth Noble..................Brush, CO......................$1,000 Colorado teamed up together Kevin Johnson ............Cortez, CO ....................$3,000 Trevor Jeffers ..............Mapleton, UT ................$1,000 Mac Carty ..................Montrose, CO ................$3,000 Tyler Torgerson ............Torrey, UT ......................$1,000 to win the Average. They were Mark Bonella ..............Grand Junction, CO ........$3,000 Wacey Brady ..............Kirtland, NM ..................$1,000 33.31 seconds on three steers Nicki Anderson ............Rush Valley, UT ..............$3,000 and earned $2,620, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 91

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Mississippi

Championships $116,200 $74,100 $9,537 73.2%

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In the #12 Division the team of Clay Phillips from Chunchula, Alabama and Desmond Ladner from Perkinston, Mississippi came from the third call back position to win first place in the Average. They were 38.28 seconds on four steers and won $2,142, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jason and Chase Graves from Poplarville, Mississippi. Third place was the team of Justin Pender and Marcus Theriot with a time of 39.48 seconds on four steers. Rodney Nelson and Glenn Kelly were the winners of the Incentive.

Justin Pender from Perkinston, Mississippi and Frank Graves were the champions of the #12 Gold Plus. They were high team back and caught their final steer in 8.01 seconds PHOTOS COURTESY OF JENNIFER LADNER/4LPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

he Mississippi Championships took place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Gulfport, Mississippi. The weather was perfect and the team roping action was hot. The event is produced by Steve and Sherry Judd and team ropers enjoyed the event.

The first roping of the day was the #13 Slide. Frank Graves and Rowdy Lee both from Poplarville, Mississippi were the high team back. They caught their final steer in 7.80 seconds and finished the roping with a time of 34.19 seconds on four steers.

The duo won $1,572, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Cody and Randy Mills with a time of 34.98 seconds on four steers. Third place was Michael Williamson and Chase Graves.

#13 Slide Frank Graves (Poplarville, MS) / Rowdy Lee (Poplarville, MS), 34.19, $1,572 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#12 Clay Phillips (Chunchula, AL) / Desmond Ladner (Perkinston, MS), 38.28, $2,142 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

from Opp, Alabama won the Incentive Average. and finished the roping with a time of 35.17 seconds on four The second place finish for Chappelear earned him the steers. The team won $1,774, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in high money saddle of they day. The Canton, Mississippi header USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Mike earned a trophy Cowboy Gold saddle for winning the most Culbreth and Justin Pender. The team also won the Incentive money of the day.

Average. Third place in the Average was Claude Lowery and The second day of the Mississippi Championships began Herbert Theriot. with the #10 Gold Plus. The team of Burt Osborn from The #11 Champions were Keith Bentley and Glen Terrell.

Prattville, Alabama and Stephen Bland Jr from Billingsley, They were 34.55 seconds on four steers and took home $3,332, Alabama won the Average with a time of 42.09 seconds on trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Ike McBroom and Jeff Peterman FLEX EARNINGS – Mississippi Championships – Gulfport, MS with a time of 40.79 seconds on From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) four steers. Third place was Jim Heath Briggs ..................Butler, AL................$12,000 Lonnie Morris ..................Clinton, LA ................$3,000 Chappelear and Tommy Frank Graves ..................Poplarville, MS ..........$7,000 Matt Darden....................Centreville, MS ..........$3,000 Peterman. They also won the Claude Lowery ................Wesson, MS ..............$6,000 Rowdy Lee ......................Poplarville, MS ..........$3,000 Mike Culbreth..................Quitman, MS ............$6,000 Rusty Weiss ....................Poplarville, MS ..........$3,000 Incentive Average.

Darren Johnson................Canton, MS ..............$5,000 Stephen Bland ................Billingsley, AL ............$3,000 Joshua Meese and David Clay Phillips ....................Chunchula, AL ..........$4,000 Todd Morris ....................Port Allen, LA ............$3,000 Earl Johnson both from Desmond Ladner ............Perkinston, MS ..........$4,000 Van Inkenbrandt ..............Hammond, LA ..........$3,000 Jimmy Dale White ............Hazlehurst, MS ..........$4,000 Wade Spencer..................Leesburg, FL ............$3,000 Poplarville, Mississippi came Justin Pender ..................Perkinston, MS ..........$4,000 Chase Graves ..................Poplarville, MS ..........$2,000 from the fourth callback Michael Williamson ..........Mendenhall, MS ........$4,000 Jay McCaskill ..................Lexington, MS ..........$2,000 position to win first place in Michaela Williamson ........Mendenhall, MS ........$4,000 Nick Gonzales III..............Carriere, MS ..............$2,000 Brad Favre ......................Perkinston, MS ..........$3,000 Cody Mills ......................Sturgis, MS................$1,000 the Average. They were 8.27 Burt Osborn ....................Prattville, AL ............$3,000 Cole Curry ......................Liberty, MS................$1,000 seconds on their final steer and Candice Cagle ................Purvis, MS ................$3,000 Corey Arceneaux ..............Larose, LA ................$1,000 finished the roping with a time Candy Strickland..............Kosciusko, MS ..........$3,000 Dylan Carter....................Lucedale, MS ............$1,000 David Earl Johnson ..........Poplarville, MS ..........$3,000 Glenn Kelly......................Hope Hull, AL............$1,000 of 38.70 seconds on four steers.

Desmond Henley..............Brooksville, MS..........$3,000 Ike McBroom ..................Baskin, LA ................$1,000 They won $3,868, trophy Gist Glen Terrell ......................Notasulga, AL............$3,000 Jason Graves....................Poplarville, MS ..........$1,000 buckles and $6,000 in USTRC J.D. Judd..........................Lumberton, MS..........$3,000 Joey Pilgrim ....................Perkinston, MS ..........$1,000 J.R. Spencer ....................Leesburg, FL ............$3,000 Louis Smith ....................Saucier, MS ..............$1,000 Flex Earnings. Second place in Jeff Peterman ..................Gulfport, MS..............$3,000 Marcus Theriot ................Poplarville, MS ..........$1,000 the Average was the team of Jim Chappelear ................Canton, MS ..............$3,000 Mark Detillier ..................Larose, LA ................$1,000 Jim Chappelear and Darren Jimmy LaDale White ........Hazlehurst, MS ..........$3,000 Matt Watt ........................Geiger, LA ................$1,000 John Carter Arender ........Magee, MS................$3,000 Michael Jordan ................Brookhaven, MS ........$1,000 Johnson with a time of 39.95 Joshua Meese ..................Poplarville, MS ..........$3,000 Randy Mills ....................Sturgis, MS................$1,000 seconds on four steers. Third Kason Davis ....................Lumberton, MS..........$3,000 Raymond Landrum ..........Ovett, MS..................$1,000 place was William Richardson Keith Bentley ..................Rose Hill, MS ............$3,000 Rodney Nelson ................Milton, FL ................$1,000 Keith Priest ....................Wisner, LA ................$3,000 Wesley Kirkwood..............Lucedale, MS ............$1,000 and Jeff Peterman. Jay Kye Bond ........................Lumberton, MS..........$3,000 William Richardson ..........Waynesboro, MS ........$1,000 McCaskill from Lexington, Mississippi and Dennis Moore SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 93

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four steers. They won $2,732, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Heath Briggs and Jerry Broussard. They also won the Incentive Average. Third place was Heath Briggs and Michael Williamson.

Michaela Williamson from Mendenhall, Mississippi and Matt Darden from Centerville, Mississippi were the winners of the #9 Division. They were the sixth high team back and finished the roping with a time of 44.0 seconds on four steers.

The team earned $5,120, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Candy Parkinson and JD Judd with a time of 48.81 seconds on four steers. They pairing won $3,412 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third

place was Dylan Carter and Raymond Landrum. Desmond Henley and Brad Favre won the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. John Carter Arender from Magee, Mississippi and Keith Priest from Wisner, Louisiana won the Average with a time of 39.58 seconds on three steers. They won $2,682, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Heath Briggs and Jimmy LaDale White and third place was Rusty Weiss and Candice Cagle.

The high money saddle of the second day of the roping went to Michaela Williamson. She earned a trophy Cowboy Gold saddle for her efforts.

#11 Keith Bentley (Rose Hill, MS) / Glen Terrell (Notasulga, AL), 34.55, $3,332 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#10 Joshua Meese (Poplarville, MS) / David Earl Johnson (Poplarville, MS), 38.7, $3,868 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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1898 The year Root Beer was invented in Biloxi by Edward Adolf Barq, Sr.

#9 Michaela Williamson (Mendenhall, MS) / Matt Darden (Centreville, MS), 44.09, $5,120 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

The number of contestants from both Perkinston, MS and Lucedale, MS competing at the Mississippi Championships, the two towns with the greatest representation.

#8 PickDraw John Carter Arender (Magee, MS) / Keith Priest (Wisner, LA), 39.58, $2,682 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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$79,220 $52,979 $9,503 78.9%

#13 Handicap Ronnie Hyde (Bloomington, IN) / Adam Schlechty (Ansonia, OH), 43.61, $1,444 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#12 Cory McVicker (Gibsonburg, OH) / Jimmy Kelly (Eighty Four, PA), 39.84, $1,612 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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he Ohio Classic has become a popular event for many ropers in the Buckeye State. This year the roping was held at the Circle G Arena in Lewisburg, Ohio and was produced by Steve and Shane Rickly. The roping action took place May 17-18, 2014.

The first roping of the weekend was the #13 Slide. The team of Ronnie Hyde from Bloomington, Indiana and Adam Schlechty from Ansonia, Ohio won first place in the Average with a time of 43.61 seconds on four steers. They won $1,444, trophy Gist Knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Schlechty and Jimmy Kelly from Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. Third place was Rob McPhail and Tom Bowling.

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Cory McVicker from Gibsonburg, Ohio teamed up with Jimmy Kelly to win first place in the #12 Division. The pairing caught four steers in 39.84 seconds and earned $1,612, trophy Gist Knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Ronnie Hyde and David Mitchell from Guilford, Indiana. Third place went to Justin Mcmillion and Garett Madry.

Hyde and Mitchell struck again in the #12 Gold Plus as they won first place in the Average. Rob McPahil from Swartz Creek, Michigan and Jon Zorn from Birmingham, Michigan finished in second place and they also won the Incentive Average. Third place was Tom Bowling and Jon Zorn.

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FLEX EARNINGS – Ohio Classic – Lewisburg, OH From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Stoffer Cowles ..............Lewiston, MI..............$17,000 Rob McPhail..................Swartz Creek, MI........$12,000 David Mitchell ..............Guilford, IN................$11,000 Butch Groves ................Oxford, PA ................$10,000 Jon Zorn ........................Birmingham, MI ..........$9,000 Megan Cameron ............Apollo, PA....................$9,000 Ronnie Hyde..................Bloomington, IN ..........$8,000 Jimmy Kelly ..................Eighty Four, PA ............$6,000 Keith Malencia ..............Finleyville, PA ..............$6,000 Tom Bowling ................Hamilton, OH ..............$6,000 Tucker Alberts ................Howell, MI ..................$5,000 Zach Waggoner ..............Belpre, OH ..................$5,000 Adam Schlechty ............Ansonia, OH ................$4,000 Matt Beachy ..................Millersburg, OH............$4,000 Mike Nicholls ................Wauseon, OH ..............$4,000 Sammy Smith................Bascom, OH ................$4,000 Brad Killinger ................Ellettsville, IN ..............$3,000 Chris Hanes ..................Lancaster, OH ..............$3,000 Cory McVicker................Gibsonburg, OH ..........$3,000 Dusti Jo Stapleton..........Columbus, OH ............$3,000 Garett Madry ................Bellevue, MI ................$3,000 Jason Crist ....................Greenville, OH ............$3,000

Justin Mcmillion ............Covington, OH ............$3,000 Ralph Rud ....................Connersville, IN............$3,000 Steven Tulgestka ............Alpena, MI ..................$3,000 Tim Tippmann ................New Haven, IN ............$3,000 Trent Heuerman ............Mason, IL ....................$3,000 Tyler Balser ..................De Graff, OH................$3,000 Tyler Lovedahl ..............Hillsboro, OH ..............$3,000 Waylon Cameron ..........Oxford, PA ..................$3,000 Shane Rickly..................Stoutsville, OH ............$2,000 Wyatt Schroder ..............Brownsville, IN ............$2,000 Chris Papotnik ..............Claysville, PA ..............$1,000 David Winings................Roachdale, IN ..............$1,000 Donald Wilson................Vincent, OH ................$1,000 Ivan Wilson....................Union,KY ....................$1,000 Jarrett McLaughlin ........Dunmore, WV ..............$1,000 Jay Puzacke ..................New Philadelphia, OH ..$1,000 Nick Deleon ..................Toledo, OH ..................$1,000 Rick Hunnicutt ..............New Castle, IN ............$1,000 Stoffer Cowles ..............Lewiston, MI................$1,000 Trent Gilliam..................Johnstown, OH ............$1,000 Tyler Walden ..................Clayton, MI..................$1,000 William Evans................Union, KY ....................$1,000

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Harry M. Stevens created the popular dining dog.

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The driving mileage between Lewisburg, OH and Fort Scott, KS, the home of Tim Tippmann, and the farthest distance traveled by any contestant in the Ohio Classic.

Matt Beachy and Jay Puzacke with a time of 40.51 seconds on four steers. Ivan Wilson and William Evans won third place in the Average.

The second day of team roping action began with the #10 Gold Plus. The team of Keith Malencia and Stoffer Cowles finished first place in the Average. They won $1,064, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Ralph Rud and David Mitchell both from Indiana.

Third place went to the father/daughter team of Butch Groves and Megan Cameron. Malencia and Cowles won the Incentive Average.

The winners of the #9 Division were Mdatt Beachy from Millersburg, Ohio and Zach Waggoner from Belpre, Ohio. The team was 40.33 seconds on four steers and they won $4,416, trophy Gist Buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Tucker Alberts and David Winings. Third place was the team of Mike Nicholls and Sammy Smith. They also won the Incentive Average.

#10 Tucker Alberts (Howell, MI) / Stoffer Cowles (Lewiston, MI), 40.3, $3,618 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

In the #11 Division the winners of the Average was Rob McPhail and Stoffer Cowles from Lewiston, Michigan. The team was 39.12 seconds on four steers and they won $2,026, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Butch Groves and Shane Rickly. Third place in the Average was Wyatt Schroder and Sam Beasley.

McPahil and Stoffer also won the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the first day of the Ohio Classic was the #10 Division. Tucker Alberts from Howell, Michigan and Stoffer Cowles were the champions. They posted a time of 40.30 seconds on four steers and earned $3,618, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Alberts and Cowles were also victorious in the Incentive Average. Second place was

#11 Rob McPhail (Swartz Creek, MI) / Stoffer Cowles (Lewiston, MI), 39.12, $2,026 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Steven Tulgestka from Alpena, Michigan and Tyler Balser from De Graff, Ohio were the winners of the Average. They were 27.98 seconds on three steers and earned $2,764, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average was Tyler Lovedahl and Chris Hanes and third place in the Average went to Soffer Cowles and Brad Killinger.

#8 PickDraw Steven Tulgestka (Alpena, MI) / Tyler Balser (De Graff, OH), 27.98, $2,764 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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ooler temperatures and rain the week before made for a great combination in Stephenville, Texas. The USTRC welcomed team ropers from all over to the annual Cowboy Capital Classic at Lone Star Arena. Team ropers had the opportunity to rope for more than $260,000 in cash and prizes and thus they traveled from 15 different states and even from as far away as Brazil to compete at the annual event.

The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division and featured many of the top professional team ropers. David Key from Stephenville and Kory Koontz from Sudan, Texas were the second high team back to the short round. They caught their last steer in 7.14 seconds and finished the roping in first place with a time of 35.02 seconds on five steers. Second place in the roping was the Oklahoma team of Bubba Buckaloo and Chris

Open David Key (Stephenville, TX) / Kory Koontz (Sudan, TX), 35.02, $2,528

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Young with a time of 37.64 seconds on four steers. Jake Cooper from Stephenville, Texas and Kyle Crick from Lipan, Texas roped themselves into a third place finish. Stratton Lopez from Adkins, Texas and Cole Davison from Stephenville, Texas finished in fourth place. Lopez and Brandon Phillips from Navasota, Texas won the Incentive Average.

Clay Carpenter from Santo, Texas teamed up with Coleby Payne from Kemp, Texas to take first place in the #15 Division.

The pairing caught four steers in 29.88 seconds and won $5,228, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Jared Newman also from Santo, Texas and Blaine Vick from Dublin, Texas finished in second place and earned $3,486 plus $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to Marty Becker from Morgan Mill, Texasd and Nick

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#15 Clay Thomas Carpenter (Santo, TX) / Coleby Payne (Kemp, TX), 29.88, $5,228 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Abbott from Bluff Dale, Texas.

Carter Gurrola from Ardmore, Oklahoma teamed up with Tyler Bach from Rhome, Texas to win first place in the #13 Division. The pair came from second high team back and finished the roping with a time of 30.01 seconds on four steers. They took home $6,634, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Chris Young from Coleman, Oklahoma and Colton Brittian from Rockwall, Texas, while third place was Monte Jack Starns from Midway Texas and Trey Alegria III from Falfurrias, Texas.

The final roping of the first day of the Cowboy Capital Classic was the #12 Division.

Ryder Lee from Santa Anna, Texas and Terry Glover from Midland, Texas were the champions of the roping with a time of 33.43 seconds on four steers. They came from the second high team back position and won $5,866, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Richard

FLEX EARNINGS – Cowboy Capital Classic – Stephenville, TX From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Chad Miller ......................Stephenville, TX ........$6,000 Clay Fernandes ................Wink, TX ..................$6,000 Jarett Freeman..................Tolar, TX ....................$6,000 Johnny Guess ..................Colorado City, TX ......$6,000 Michael Raney..................Lamesa, TX ..............$6,000 Terry Glover......................Midland, TX ..............$6,000 Cooper Mathews ..............Cleburne, TX..............$4,000 Jake Farris ........................Brady, TX ..................$4,000 Kyle Miller........................Wichita Falls, TX ........$4,000 Lloyd South......................Palo Pinto, TX ............$4,000 Oscar Melendez ................Joshua, TX ................$4,000 Rey David Quinonez ........Odessa, TX ................$4,000 Scott Wilkerson ................China Spring, TX........$4,000 Tyler Bach........................Rhome, TX ................$4,000 Zane Murphy....................Tolar, TX ....................$4,000 Alfonso Gonzalez ..............Springtown, TX ..........$3,000 Blake Bentley ..................Joshua, TX ................$3,000 Brian Luce ......................Ft. Worth, TX..............$3,000 Bryan Robbins..................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Bryne Joe Stone ..............Colorado City, TX ......$3,000 Carlton Hampton ..............Early, TX....................$3,000 Carter Gurrola ..................Ardmore, OK ............$3,000 Cesar Melendez ................Midland, TX ..............$3,000 Clay Thomas Carpenter......Santo, TX ..................$3,000 Coleby Payne....................Kemp, TX ..................$3,000 Cory Nelson......................Alvord, TX ................$3,000 Craig Calkins....................Seguin, TX ................$3,000 Dave Robertson................Perrin, TX ..................$3,000 David Halford ..................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Everardo Guevara ............Weatherford, TX ........$3,000 Hector Reveles ................Springtown, TX ..........$3,000 Jahew Thorp ....................Throckmorton, TX ......$3,000 James David Halford ........Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Jimbo Martinez ................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Junior Cervantes ..............Odessa, TX ................$3,000 Lloyd Coots ......................Cleburne, TX..............$3,000 Mark Melendez ................Joshua, TX ................$3,000 Mel Smith ........................Tolar, TX ....................$3,000 Mike Blair ........................Ft. Worth, TX..............$3,000 Mike McLemore................Bridgeport, TX ..........$3,000 Neil Trammell ..................Palo Pinto, TX ............$3,000 Nicole Jacob ....................Tolar, TX ....................$3,000 Rick Percivill ....................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Ryder Lee ........................Santa Anna, TX..........$3,000 Sage Good ......................Midland, TX ..............$3,000 Sidney Stewart ................Stanton, TX ..............$3,000 Steve West ......................Santo, TX ..................$3,000 Stratton Lopez..................Adkins, TX ................$3,000

Tammy Guess ..................Colorado City, TX ......$3,000 Teresa Lee........................Santa Anna, TX..........$3,000 Troy Cooper......................Stephenville, TX ........$3,000 Troy McKinney..................Collinsville, TX ..........$3,000 Wyatt Inderman................Goldthwaite, TX ........$3,000 Colton Brittian..................Rockwall, TX..............$2,000 Kirby Hill..........................Corsicana, TX ............$2,000 Richard Chaves ................Combine, TX..............$2,000 Ali Thornton......................Valley Mills, TX ..........$1,000 Andrew Hill ......................Corsicana, TX ............$1,000 Anthony Lucia ..................Weatherford, TX ........$1,000 Barrie Smith ....................Stephenville, TX ........$1,000 Ben Brooks ......................San Angelo, TX ..........$1,000 Blaine Vick ......................Dublin, TX ................$1,000 Brandon Phillips ..............Navasota, TX ............$1,000 C.J. Gilbert ......................Victoria, TX................$1,000 C.R. Hallquist ..................Lipan, TX ..................$1,000 Cecil Tinney ......................Megargel, TX ............$1,000 Chase Chambers ..............Iowa Park, TX ............$1,000 Chris Young ......................Coleman, OK ............$1,000 Cody Falcon ....................Andrews, TX ..............$1,000 Cody Johnson ..................Dublin, TX ................$1,000 Cody Pierce......................Caldwell, TX ..............$1,000 Cooper Hatley ..................Syder, TX ..................$1,000 Gary Campos ..................Stephenville, TX ........$1,000 Gary Murray ....................Mt. Pleasant, TX ........$1,000 Gilbert Carrillo..................Stephenville, TX ........$1,000 Jared Newman..................Santo, TX ..................$1,000 J.J. Calkins........................Seguin, TX ................$1,000 John Holder......................Waco, TX ..................$1,000 Jose Briseno Solorzano......Comanche, TX ..........$1,000 Junior Campbell................Santo, TX ..................$1,000 Kim Neisius......................Bluff Dale, TX ............$1,000 Ky Thomas Redstrom ........Phoenix, AZ ..............$1,000 Marty Becker....................Morgan Mill, TX ........$1,000 Monte Jack Starns ............Midway, TX................$1,000 Nick Abbott ......................Bluff Dale, TX ............$1,000 Paden Bray ......................Granbury, TX..............$1,000 Roy Gene Evans ..............Dallas, TX..................$1,000 Shawn McKinley ..............Stephenville, TX ........$1,000 Sterling Molesworth ..........Amarillo, TX ..............$1,000 Trevor Hedeman ..............Morgan Mill, TX ........$1,000 Trey Alegria ......................Falfurrias, TX ............$1,000 Vic McKinley ....................Stephenville, TX ........$1,000 Weston Podzemny ............Bridgeport, TX ..........$1,000 Willie Moreland ................Llano, TX ..................$1,000 Wyatt Dalton Bray ............Granbury, TX..............$1,000 Zack Hafley ......................Voca, TX....................$1,000

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Chaves from Combine, Texas and Colton Brittian. Third place was the team of Kirby Hill from Corsicana, Texas and Cord Carpenter from Santo, Texas. Hill and Carpenter also won the Incentive Average.

Terry Glover carried his momentum into the second day of the Cowboy Capital Classic. He and header Jimbo Martinez from Stephenville, Texas were the winners of the #12 Gold Plus Division. They were 9.66 seconds on their final steer and won the Average with a time of 36.85 seconds on four steers. They won $3,832, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Mel Smith from Tolar, Texas and Jahew Thorp from Throckmorton, Texas.

Third place was Michael Raney and Clay Fernandes. Raney and Fernandes also won the Incentive Average and took home an additional $2,052, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Jarrett Freeman from Tolar, Texas began his quest for cash by finishing first place in the #11 Division with partner Zane Murphy also from Tolar. They were 10.13 in the final round and finished first place in the Average with a time of 35.10 seconds on four steers. They pocketed $7,820, trophy Martin Saddles

and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Neil Trammell from Palo Pinto, Texas and Lloyd South also from Palo Pinto. They were 35.55 seconds on four steers. Third place in the Average was Barrie Smith from Stephenville, Texas and Cecil Tinney from Megargel, Texas. Willie Moreland and Zack Hafley finished fist place in the Incentive Average.

Freeman continued his winning ways in the #10 Division where he and partner Cooper Mathews from Cleburne, Texas finished first place in the Average. The pair roped four steers in 30.80 seconds and won $8,488, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Kyle Miller from Wichita Falls, Texas and Blake Bentley from Joshua, Texas.

Trevor Hedeman from Morgan Mill, Texas and Stratton Lopez finished in third place. Cooper Hatley from Snyder, Texas and Cody Falcon from Andrews, Texas won first place in the Incentive Average.

The final day of the Cowboy Capital Classic began with the #10 Gold Plus. James David Halford and David Halford both from Stephenville, Texas won first place in the Average with a time of 43.58 seconds on four steers. The nephew/uncle combination took home $5,412, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000

#13 Carter Gurrola (Ardmore, OK) / Tyler Bach (Rhome, TX), 30.01, $6,634 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#11 Jarett Freeman (Tolar, TX) / Zane Murphy (Tolar, TX), 35.1, $7,820 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#12 Ryder Lee (Santa Anna, TX) / Terry Glover (Midland, TX), 33.43, $5,866 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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15 The number of 2013 WNFR qualifiers who live in Stephenville Texas, one for every 1,288 residents. (DATA COURTESY OF PRCA)

7 16 The number of ropers competing at the Cowboy Capital Classic. Of those, 647 live in Texas (90.4%).

#10 Jarett Freeman (Tolar, TX) / Cooper Mathews (Cleburne, TX), 30.8, $8,488 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#9 Troy Cooper (Stephenville, TX) / Chad Miller (Stephenville, TX), 41.68, $11,556 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Bryan Robbins and Chad Miller, also both from Stephenville, with a time of 45.75 seconds on four steers. They took home $3,608 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place went to Everado Guevara from Weatherford, Texas and Alfonso Gonzalez from Springtown, Texas. The husband/wife team of Tammy and Johnny Guess from Colorado City, Texas won fourth in the main Average and first place in the Incentive Average.

Troy Cooper and Chad Miller both from Stephenville came from the 11th call back position in the short round to win first place in the #9 Division. The pairing was 9.10 seconds on their final steer and won $11,556, trophy Martin saddles and $6000 in USTRC Flex Earnings for catching four steers in 41.68 seconds. Second place was Cesar Melendez from Midland, Texas and Junior Cervantes Jr from Odessa, Texas with a time

#8 PickDraw Mike McLemore (Bridgeport, TX) / Troy McKinney (Collinsville, TX), 29.91, $5,784 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

of 42.12 seconds on four steers. They earned $7,222 plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Teresa Lee from Santa Anna, Texas and Carlton Hampton from Early, Texas. Jake Farris from Brady, Texas and Rey David Quinonez from Odessa, Texas won the Incentive Average.

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

Mike McLemore from Bridgeport, Texas and Troy McKinney from Collinsville, Texas finished first place in the Average with a time of 29.91 seconds on three steers. They took home $5,784, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Sage Good from Midland, Texas and Sidney Stewart from Stanton, Texas. They earned $3,856, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third pace was Nicole Jacob from Tolar, Texas and Hector Reveles from Springtown, Texas.

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from Lawson, Missouri teamed up to win first place in the #15 Division. They were 29.89 seconds on four steers and earned a paycheck for $1,960, trophy Gist knives, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jay McNabb and Toby Mentzer both from Kansas. Third place in the Average went to Tyler Thomas from Dalhart, Texas and Boekhaus.

Clint Heller from Hunter, Kansas headed himself into a first and second place finish in the #13 Division. Heller and Troy Gaston from Hutchinson, Kansas won the Average with a time of 35.08 seconds on four steers. They earned $2,380, trophy Gist Knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Heller and Chase Gibbs. Third place went to Cati Stanko from Gordon, Nebraska and Kingston Chang from Sublette, Kansas.

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eff Smith Productions produced the annual Kansas Championships in Hutchinson, Kansas. The team roping event took place at the Kansas State Fairgrounds Expo Center and was held May 9-11, 2014. Team ropers enjoyed the good cattle, the excellent production and the great team roping camaraderie.

The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division.

Chase Boekhaus from Alva, Oklahoma was the star heeler of the roping. Troy Boone from Mutual, Oklahoma and Boekhaus won first place in the Average. They were 36.86 seconds on five steers. The team also won first place in the main Average.

Second place was Brett Christensen and Boekhaus. Third place went to Nick Bekcer and Chad Mathes.

Butchie Levell from Omaha, Nebraska and Chad Mathes

Open Troy Boone (Mutual, OK) / Chase Boekhaus (Alva, OK), 36.86, $640

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#15 Butchie Levell (Omaha, NE) / Chad Mathes (Lawson, MO), 29.89, $1,960 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Cole Remington from Hiawatha, Kansas and Chase Gibbs from Garden City, Kansas finished first place in the Average of the #12 Division. The pair was 32.56 seconds on four steers and won $2,580, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Donnie Schneider from Ingalls, Kansas and Scott Morlan from Las Animas, Colorado. Third place in the Average went to Cati Stanko and Mike Weir from Dodge City, Kansas. Brice Sager and Jack Hunter both from Oklahoma won the Incentive Average.

The second day of the Kansas Championships began with the #12 Gold Plus Division. The team of Donnie Schneider and Mike Weir finished first place in the Average. The pair won $2,310, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Tina Godfrey and Scott Morlan both from Las Animas, Colorado. Third place was Clark Jones and Burton James. Brice Sager and Billy Pillars won the Incentive Average, while Pat Hafenstein and Craig Lawson won the century bonus.

Ty Casper from Balko, Oklahoma and Billy Pillars

FLEX EARNINGS – Kansas Championships – Hutchinson, KS From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Billy Pillars ......................Balko, OK ................$6,000 Kody Quint ......................Dodge City, KS..........$6,000 Phil Frazier ......................Cimarron, KS ............$6,000 Chase Gibbs ....................Garden City, KS ........$5,000 T.I. Veach..........................Woodward, OK ..........$5,000 Brice Sager ......................Balko, OK ................$4,000 Butchie Levell ..................Omaha, NE ..............$4,000 Chad Mathes....................Lawson, MO..............$4,000 Clint Heller ......................Hunter, KS ................$4,000 Cole Remington................Hiawatha, KS ............$4,000 Craig Lawson ..................Paradise, KS..............$4,000 Donnie Schneider ............Ingalls, KS ................$4,000 Dustin Raupe ..................Douglass, KS ............$4,000 Mike Weir ........................Dodge City, KS..........$4,000 Randy Binford ..................Haviland, KS ............$4,000 Scott Morlan ....................Las Animas, CO ........$4,000 Troy Gaston......................Hutchinson, KS..........$4,000 Brad Harris ......................Erie, KS ....................$3,000 Brad Thrash ......................Cheyenne, OK ..........$3,000 Brent Boyd ......................Jetmore, KS ..............$3,000 Caleb Nelson....................Buffalo, OK ..............$3,000 Cameron Lawson..............Collinsville, OK..........$3,000 Casey Lousch ..................Enid, OK ..................$3,000 Clark Jones ......................Mulvane, KS ............$3,000 Cole Wilson ......................Jetmore, KS ..............$3,000 Danny Persons..................Woodward, OK ..........$3,000 Devin Arndt......................Emporia, KS..............$3,000 Dusty Baehler ..................Sharon Springs, KS....$3,000 Glen Raupe ......................Douglass, KS ............$3,000 Jeremiah Corpening ..........Olpe, KS ..................$3,000 Jessica Miller ....................Madison, KS..............$3,000 Joel Miller ........................Madison, KS..............$3,000 John Graves......................Wellington, KS ..........$3,000 Justin Lockwood ..............Kinsley, KS................$3,000 Karl Mosshart ..................Protection, KS ..........$3,000 Kelly Wood ......................Kingman, KS ............$3,000 Larry Williams ..................Dodge City, KS..........$3,000 Marty Tunks ......................King City, MO............$3,000 Matt Pickrell ....................Minneapolis, KS ........$3,000 Max Louderback ..............Liberal, KS................$3,000 Monti Pickrell ..................Minneapolis, KS ........$3,000 Pat Hafenstein..................Osage City, KS ..........$3,000 Randy Suiter ....................Macksville, KS ..........$3,000

Reed Boos ......................White Cloud, KS ........$3,000 Steve Zumbrunn ..............Junction City, KS........$3,000 Tee Jay Graves..................Wellington, KS ..........$3,000 Tim Tippmann ..................Ft Scott, KS ..............$3,000 Tina Godfrey ....................Las Animas, CO ........$3,000 Trent Gillette ....................Arkansas City, KS ......$3,000 Ty Casper ........................Balko, OK ................$3,000 Will Tetrick........................Kingman, KS ............$3,000 Cati Stanko ......................Gordon, NE ..............$2,000 Chase Boekhaus ..............Alva, OK ..................$2,000 Zane Mozingo ..................Independence, KS......$2,000 Allen Dean Abel................Holton, KS ................$1,000 Austin Massey ..................Kingman, KS ............$1,000 Bruce Grinstead................Rose Hill, KS ............$1,000 Cody Dees........................Alva, OK ..................$1,000 Cole Pearson ....................Clearwater, KS ..........$1,000 Dawson McMaster ............Madison, KS..............$1,000 Gene Calvin ....................Latham, KS ..............$1,000 Gene Holm ......................Wallace, NE ..............$1,000 Guy Winters......................Abilene, KS ..............$1,000 Jack Hunter ......................Beaver, OK................$1,000 Jake McGill ......................Hutchinson, KS..........$1,000 Jay McNabb......................Ulysses, KS ..............$1,000 Jeremy Ferbrache..............Woodward, OK ..........$1,000 Keith Mahanay ................Council Grove, KS......$1,000 Ken Silver ........................Warner, OK ..............$1,000 Lane Reeves ....................Wann, OK ................$1,000 Mark Miller ......................Saint John, KS ..........$1,000 Nick Becker......................Garden City, KS ........$1,000 Ricky Yaussi ......................Udall, KS ..................$1,000 Rylan Ferbrache................Woodward, OK ..........$1,000 Scott LaClef ....................Leon, KS ..................$1,000 Shawn Moyer ..................Woodward, OK ..........$1,000 T.L. Heina ........................Junction City, KS........$1,000 Taylor Schotte ..................Marysville, KS ..........$1,000 Toby Mentzer....................Ensign, KS ................$1,000 Travis Tetrick ....................Kingman, KS ............$1,000 Troy Boone ......................Mutual, OK ..............$1,000 Tyler Thomas ....................Dalhart, TX................$1,000 Tyrel Taton ........................Beaver, OK................$1,000 Von Taylor ........................Jewell, KS ................$1,000 Wyatt Casper....................Balko, OK ................$1,000

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#13 Clint Heller (Hunter, KS) / Troy Gaston (Hutchinson, KS), 35.08, $2,380 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#12 Cole Remington (Hiawatha, KS) / Chase Gibbs (Garden City, KS), 32.56, $2,580 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#11 Ty Casper (Balko, OK) / Billy Pillars (Balko, OK), 29.31, $5,050 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

also from Balko won first place in the #11 Division. They earned $5,050, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Wyatt Casper and Tyrell Taton, while third place went to Butchie Levell and Bruce Grinstead.

Gene Holm and Jake McGill won the Incentive Average.

The winners of the #10 were Marty Tunks and Reed Boos.

They were 37.19 seconds on four steers and earned $6,880, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Caleb Nelson and T I Veach and third place was Von Taylor and Craig Lawson. Nelson and Veach won the Incentive Average.

The final day of the Kansas Championships began with the #10 Gold Plus. Randy Binford from Haviland and Pat Hafenstein from Osage City, Kansas won first place in the Average. They earned $3,910, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Danny Person and Brad Thrash, while third place went to Cameron Lawson and Craig Lawson.

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Matt Pickrell and Monti Pickrell won the Incentive Average.

Binford and Hafenstein won the century bonus.

Kody Quint from Dodge City, Kansas and Phil Frazier from Cimarron, Kansas won first place in the #9 Division. They were 37.55 seconds on four steers to take home $8,160, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Jeremiah Corpening and Dusty Baehler both from Kansas. John and Tee Jay Graves both from Wellington, Kansas won third place in the Average. Quint and Frazier also won the Incentive Average.

The conclusion of the Kansas Championships came with the #8 Pick/Draw. Trent Gillette and Casey Lousch from Kansas and Oklahoma were the champions of the Average. They were 26.54 seconds on three steers and won $4,480, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jessica and Joel Miller and third place went to Karl Mosshart and Tim Tippmann.

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#10 Marty Tunks (King City, MO) / Reed Boos (White Cloud, KS), 37.19, $6,880 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

7.23

The best average round time at the Kansas Championships. It was in the 3rd round of the Open. And by the way, all of the eight teams that ran in that round caught. The fastest time recorded in any event of the Kansas Championships was 5.04 recorded by Brett Christensen (Alva, OK) and Jason Trent (Burton, KS) in the #15.

35.9

Number, in billions, of loaves of bread that could have been baked with the record Kansas production of 492.2 million bushels of wheat in 1997.

#9 Kody Quint (Dodge City, KS) / Phil Frazier (Cimarron, KS), 37.55, $8,160 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 PickDraw Trent Gillette (Arkansas City, KS) / Casey Lousch (Enid, OK), 26.54, $4,480 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF HORSE TALES PHOTOGRAPHY

$86,260 $57,048 $9,896 77.6%

#15 Matthew Pineda (Kamas, UT) / Levi Piquet (Harrisville, UT), 30.68, $824 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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he Red Desert Classic moved to Memorial Day Weekend and it was good for all involved. Team ropers enjoyed the holiday weekend and the excellent team roping action.

The first roping of the weekend was the #15 Division.

Matthew Pineda from Kamas, Utah and Levi Piquet from Harrisville, Utah teamed up to win first place in the Average with a time of 30.68 on four steers. Second place was Dustin Bennett from Roosevelt, Utah and Gary Rodarmel from Craig, Colorado. Bennett and Jesse Nash from Vernal, Utah finished in third place.

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with a time of 37.86 seconds on four steers. The pairing won $1,838, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Brendon Crozier from Roosevelt, Utah and Gary Rodarmel with a time of 41.85 seconds on four steers.

Third place in the roping went to Heavy Sursa from Bluebell, Utah and Jesse Nash.

Casey Penrod from Ogden, Utah was the star header of the #12 Division. He ended up first and third place in the Average with partners Austin Christensen and Bob Caldwell. Penrod and Christensen were 32.55 seconds on four steers and earned $2,714, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

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#13 Matthew Pineda (Kamas, UT) / C.J. Rudd (Riverton, UT), 37.86, $1,838 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

place. They won $4,332, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in Rose from Jackson, Wyoming and Andrew Wright from USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Dusty Fletcher Freedom, Wyoming won the Incentive Average. from Rock Springs, Wyoming and Glen Ekker from Park City, Dan Haskins from Craig, Colorado and Nathan Dahl from Utah with a time of 39.38 second on four steers. Third place Ogden, Utah came from the second call back position to win was Shambrae and Matt Peterson. They also won the first place in the #12 Gold Plus Division. They were 8.77 Incentive Average. seconds on their final steer and finished the roping with a Barbara Franzen from Carpenter, Wyoming was the superstar time of 36.28 seconds on four steers. They won $1,330, of the #10 Gold Plus Division. She finished first and second in trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. the main Average and first in the Incentive Average. Franzen and Second place in the roping goes to Jace Ready and Justin Justin McBride finished first place with a time of 38.34 seconds Ready. Third place was Gene Holm from Wallace, Nebraska on four steers. They won $1,376, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 and Clay Keller from Fort Collins, Colorado. Matt Peterson in USTRC Flex Earnings. The team also won the Incentive and Tee Satterfield won the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the first day of the Red Desert Classic FLEX EARNINGS – Red Desert Classic – Rock Springs, WY was the #11 Division. The team From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) of Yale Johnson from Barbara Franzen ............Carpenter, WY ............$16,000 Robby Vaccaro ..............Wray, CO ....................$3,000 Laketown, Utah and Matt Darrell Bastian ..............Vernal, UT ................$10,000 Rod Rasmusson ............Cora, WY ....................$3,000 Peterson from Morgan, Utah Justin McBride ..............Meriden, WY ................$9,000 Rusty Burnside..............Green River, WY ..........$3,000 came from the second call Austin Christensen ........Salem, UT ..................$8,000 Scott Jeffers ..................Mapleton, UT ..............$3,000 Matthew Pineda ............Kamas, UT ..................$8,000 Val Rappleye ................Afton, WY ....................$3,000 back position to win first place Bob Caldwell ................Roosevelt, UT ..............$6,000 Yale Johnson ................Laketown, UT ..............$3,000 in the roping. They earned Tee Satterfield ..............Parachute, CO..............$6,000 Dustin Bennett ..............Roosevelt, UT ..............$2,000 $2,932, trophy Gist buckles and Travis Peatross ..............Roosevelt, UT ..............$6,000 Frank Enos....................Fort Washakie, WY........$2,000 Dan Haskins..................Craig, CO ....................$5,000 Heavy Sursa..................Bluebell, UT ................$2,000 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Justin Ready..................Dixon, WY ..................$5,000 J. Archie Chant ..............Rock Springs, WY ........$2,000 Second place was Dan Haskins Matt Peterson................Morgan, UT ................$5,000 Levi Piquet ..................Harrisville, UT..............$2,000 and Justin Ready with a time of C.J. Rudd ......................Riverton, UT ................$4,000 Ace Spratt ....................Lysite, WY....................$1,000 Casey Penrod ................Ogden, UT ..................$4,000 Andrew Wright ..............Freedom, WY ..............$1,000 43.25 seconds on four steers.

Jace Ready....................Dixon, WY ..................$4,000 Brendon Crozier ............Roosevelt, UT ..............$1,000 Third place in the roping went John McCollum..............Montrose, CO ..............$4,000 Chad Peterson ..............Morgan, UT ................$1,000 to Heavy Sursa and Austin Casey Aimone ..............Fort Bridger, WY ..........$3,000 Clay Berry ....................Garland, UT ................$1,000 Charles Crozier ..............Altamont, UT ..............$3,000 Craig Richens ................Lapoint, UT ................$1,000 Christensen. The Incentive win Clay Keller ....................Fort Collins, CO............$3,000 D.A. Poll........................Clinton, UT ..................$1,000 of the roping went to Dan Colter Buttars................Riverside, UT ..............$3,000 Dan Kraft......................Encampment, WY ........$1,000 Haskins and Justin Ready.

Daxon Buttars ..............Snowville, UT ..............$3,000 Dusty Fletcher ..............Rock Springs, WY ........$1,000 Ed Duran ......................Delta, CO ....................$3,000 Glen Ekker....................Park City, UT................$1,000 The second day of the Red Gary Peterson................Morgan, UT ................$3,000 Jerry Satterfield ............Parachute, CO..............$1,000 Desert Classic began with the Gary Rodarmel..............Craig, CO ....................$3,000 Jim Rose ......................Jackson, WY ................$1,000 #10 Division. Darrell Bastian Gene Holm....................Wallace, NE ................$3,000 Kristi Piquet ..................Harrisville, UT..............$1,000 Jesse Nash ....................Vernal, UT ..................$3,000 Ruben Flores ................Green River, WY ..........$1,000 from Vernal, Utah and Charlie Nathan Dahl ................Ogden, UT ..................$3,000 Shambrae Peterson........Morgan, UT ................$1,000 Crozier from Allamont, Utah Nicki Anderson ..............Rush Valley, UT ............$3,000 Traci Hinman ................Fort Washakie, NE ........$1,000 were high team back and finished the roping in first SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 109

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Average. Franzen and Tee Satterfield finished in second place.

Third place was Darrell Bastian and Travis Peatross.

Franzen and McBride continued their winning ways in the #9 Division as they finished in first place in the Average. They were second call back in the short round and after a run of 9.20 seconds on their last steer they ended up with a total time of 40.35 seconds on four steers. The pair won $3,876, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Ruben Flores from Green River, Wyoming and J Archie Chant from Rock Springs, Wyoming with a time of 42.86 seconds on four steers. Third place was Barbara Franzen and Frank Enos. Rustyn Burnside and Rusty Burnside both from

Green River, Wyoming won the Incentive Average.

The final roping at the Red Desert Classic in Rock Springs, Wyoming was the #8 Pick/Draw. Val Rappleye from Afton, Wyoming teamed up with Scott Jeffers from Mapleton, Utah to win first place in the Average. The team was third high team back and caught their last steer in 20.61 seconds and finished the roping with a time of 46.82 seconds on three steers. They won $1,536, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping was Daxon and Colter Buttars with a time of 47.29 seconds on three steers. They also received trophy Gist buckles. Third place went to Casey Aimone and John McCollum.

#12 Casey Penrod (Ogden, UT) / Austin Christensen (Salem, UT), 32.55, $2,714 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#11 Yale Johnson (Laketown, UT) / Matt Peterson (Morgan, UT), 41.59, $2,932 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#10 Darrell Bastian (Vernal, UT) / Charles Crozier (Altamont, UT), 35.39, $4,332 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

1800 Tons of coal that Mine No. 1 in Rocks Springs was capable of producing in one day. The oldest and largest coal mine of the Union Pacific Coal Company, it opened in 1868 and employed about 500 miners.

12.2

The percentage of lady ropers competing at the Red Desert Classic, the highest percentage of any of the 11 sanctioned ropings held during May (excluding the Windy Ryon which, because of its Women’s Team Roping, had 27.1%).

#9 Barbara Franzen (Carpenter, WY) / Justin McBride (Meriden, WY), 40.35, $3,876 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 PickDraw Val Rappleye (Afton, WY) / Scott Jeffers (Mapleton, UT), 46.82, $1,536 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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$209,970 $140,230 $17,515 75.1%

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Nano Garza, while third place and the Incentive Average was won by Victor Ugalde and Reno Eddy.

The winners of the #15 Division were Enrique Salas from Bosque, New Mexico and Cade Passig from Las Vegas, New Mexico. They were 29.57 seconds on four steers and earned $3,000, trophy Gist Knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place in the roping was Alfredo Martinez from Las Cruces, New Mexico and Nano Garza from Mesquite, New Mexico. Third place was the team of Clayton Slick and Garza.

James Gililland from Edgewood, New Mexico and Jace PHOTOS COURTESY OF LONE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

he Red Rock Classic is a favorite team roping event for many ropers in the Southwest. Red Rock Roping Productions and Walt Eddy produce the event and this year it took place May 30-June 1, 2014. The roping is always held at the Red Rock State Park in Gallup, New Mexico.

Erich Rogers from Round Rock, Arizona and Cory Petska from Lexington, Oklahoma teamed up to win first place in the Open Division. The pair caught five steers in 36.30 seconds and took home $1,600, trophy Gist Knives and ten points for the US Open Tour. Second place went to the team of Bode Baize and

Open Erich Rogers (Round Rock, AZ) / Cory Petska (Lexington, OK), 36.3, $1,600

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#15 Enrique Salas (Bosque, NM) / Cade Passig (Las Vegas, NM), 29.57, $3,000 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Incentive Average and took home $1,960, trophy Gist buckles Davis from Capitan, New Mexico were the winners of the #13 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Third place was Audrey Division. With a time of 30.59 seconds they earned $4,050, Davis and Cody Wilson. trophy Gist Knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the New Mexico and Arizona combination of Jerry FLEX EARNINGS – Red Rock Classic – Gallup, NM Elkins and O.J. Williams. Marco From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Sells and Tyson Charley won Matthew Sanchez ............San Fidel, NM ........$10,000 Zane Munoz ....................Gallup, NM................$3,000 third place.

Jerry Elkins ......................Milan, NM ................$9,000 Cody Mirabal....................Grants, NM ..............$2,000 Ross Gosney from Bayfield, Matthew Paul Sanchez ......San Fidel, NM ..........$9,000 Joaquin Huntington ..........Hesperus, CO ............$2,000 Colorado and Ferlin Charley Shane Atwood ..................Reserve, NM..............$9,000 Reno Eddy ......................Gallup, NM................$2,000 Ferlin Charley ..................Albuquerque, NM ......$7,000 Ronnie Baca ....................Los Lunas, NM ..........$2,000 from Albuquerque, New Kade Elkins ......................Grants, NM ..............$7,000 Nano Garza......................Mesquite, NM............$2,000 Mexico won the Average of Jan Atwood ......................Reserve, NM..............$6,000 Abie Parra ........................Las Cruces, NM ........$1,000 the #12 Division. To Ross Gosney ....................Bayfield, CO..............$6,000 Aldrian Ramone................Thoreau, NM ............$1,000 Traci Bailey ......................Centerville, WA ..........$5,000 Alfredo Martinez ..............Las Cruces, NM ........$1,000 accomplish this task they James Gililland ................Edgewood, NM..........$4,000 Allen Armijo ....................Seboyeta, NM............$1,000 were 32.87 seconds on four Robert Murphy Gosney......Bayfield, CO..............$4,000 Andrew Delgarito..............Prewitt, NM ..............$1,000 steers and they won $4,340, Andrew Burr ....................Corrales, NM ............$3,000 Bode Baize ......................Anthony, NM ............$1,000 Audrey Davis....................Capitan, NM..............$3,000 Calvin Grieve....................Yatahey, NM ..............$1,000 trophy Gist Knives and $6,000 Cade Passig......................Las Vegas, NM ..........$3,000 Chance Williams ..............Page, AZ ..................$1,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Carl Sweazea ..................Mountainair, NM........$3,000 Chuck Thompson ..............Moriarty, NM ............$1,000 Second place was Nikkie Claude Wilcox ..................Albuquerque, NM ......$3,000 Clarence Platero ..............Canoncito, NM ..........$1,000 Cody Wilson ....................Capitan, NM..............$3,000 Derek Runyan ..................Silver City, NM ..........$1,000 Gosney and Joaquin Dakota Wilcox ..................Albuquerque, NM ......$3,000 Eyron Cowboy ..................Tuba City, AZ ............$1,000 Huntington. Third place and Danny Keyonnie ..............Winslow, AZ ..............$3,000 Garrett Hendrix ................Dona Ana, NM ..........$1,000 the Incentive Average was Eddie Atwood ..................Wickenburg, AZ ........$3,000 Gene Aragon ....................Grants, NM ..............$1,000 Enrique Salas ..................Bosque, NM ..............$3,000 Jarrell Henio ....................Yatahey, NM ..............$1,000 Eyron Cowboy from Tuba City, Gerald Ben ......................St. Michaels, AZ ........$3,000 Jay Chavez ......................Grants, NM ..............$1,000 Arizona and Murray Yazzie Jace Davis ........................Capitan, NM..............$3,000 Jesse Rogers ....................Bloomfield, NM ........$1,000 from Winslow, Arizona.

Judson South....................Albuquerque, NM ......$3,000 Joey Baca ........................Milan, NM ................$1,000 Julius Singer ....................Chinle, AZ ................$3,000 John Hawkins ..................Santa Fe, NM ............$1,000 Ross Gosney and Ferlin Kevin Gorman ..................St. Johns, AZ ............$3,000 Kyle Roundy ....................Grants, NM ..............$1,000 Charley carried their winning Kevin Johnson ..................Cortez, CO ................$3,000 Logan Wengert ................Bloomfield, NM ........$1,000 momentum over to the second KiAllen Gibson..................Thoreau, NM ............$3,000 Marco Sells ......................Chinle, AZ ................$1,000 Kyle Lucero ......................Peralta, NM ..............$3,000 Mike Silva ........................Tome, NM ................$1,000 day of the Red Rock Classic.

Kyler Begay......................Thoreau, NM ............$3,000 Murray Yazzie....................Winslow, AZ ..............$1,000 They were the champions of Matt Martin......................Aztec, NM ................$3,000 Nikkie Gosney ..................Bayfield, CO..............$1,000 the #12 Gold Plus Division with Michael Garcia ................Aztec, NM ................$3,000 O.J. Williams ....................Holbrook, AZ ............$1,000 Nicole Sweazea ................Las Cruces, NM ........$3,000 Pete Carabajal ..................Los Lunas, NM ..........$1,000 a time of 34.89 seconds on four Steve Larranaga ..............Santa Fe, NM ............$3,000 Shannon Riggs ................Tuba City, AZ ............$1,000 steers. The team won $1,760, Tato Savedra ....................Grants, NM ..............$3,000 Tyson Charley ..................Crownpoint, NM ........$1,000 trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 Travis Johnson ..................Tijeras, NM................$3,000 Victor Ugalde....................Orovada, NV ............$1,000 Tristan Gibson ..................Thoreau, NM ............$3,000 Wade Woodbury................San Rafael, NM ........$1,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Tyler Sam ........................Chinle, AZ ................$3,000 Warren Thomas ................Winslow, AZ ..............$1,000 Second place was Matthew Wilbert Nez ......................Chinle, AZ ................$3,000 Wayland Riggs ................Tuba City, AZ ............$1,000 Paul Sanchez and Matthew Sanchez. They also won the SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 113

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Danny Keyonnie and Wilbert Nez won the #11 Division with a time of 33.30 seconds on four steers. The pairing earned $5,960, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Warren Thomas and Wayland Riggs.

Allen Armijo and Gene Aragon won third place. Chuck Thompson and Clarence Platero won the Incentive Average.

Nicole and Carl Sweazea were the winners of the #10 Division. They were 38.22 seconds on four steers and won $7,360, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Judson South and Tyler Sam. Ronnie Baca and John Hawkins won third place in the Average. Shannon Riggs and Chance Williams won the Incentive Average.

The final day of the Red Rock Classic began with the #10 Gold Plus Division. Jerry Elkins was the header to beat as he finished first and second in the Average. Elkins and Tato Savedra finished in first place and won $2,360, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Elkins and Kade Elkins. Third place and the Incentive Average went to the team of Shane Atwood and Jan Atwood.

Shane Atwood and Eddie Atwood won first place in the #9

Division with a time of 45.61 seconds on four steers. The team won $7,760, trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Dakota Wilcox and Claude Wilcox. Third place went to the team of Andrew Delgarito and Aldrian Ramone. Traci Bailey from Centerville, Washington and Robert Murphy Gosney won the Incentive Average.

The last roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Kyle Lucero from Peralta, New Mexico and Zane Munoz from Gallup, New Mexico won first place in the Average. They were 31.19 seconds on three steers and took home $5,410, trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was KiAllen Gibson and Tristan Gibson. Third place went to Julius Singer and Kevin Gorman.

#12 Ross Gosney (Bayfield, CO) / Ferlin Charley (Albuquerque, NM), 32.87, $4,340 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#13 James Gililland (Edgewood, NM) / Jace Davis (Capitan, NM), 30.59, $4,050 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#11 Danny Keyonnie (Winslow, AZ) / Wilbert Nez (Chinle, AZ), 33.3, $5,960 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#10 Nicole Sweazea (Las Cruces, NM) / Carl Sweazea (Mountainair, NM), 38.22, $7,360 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#9 Shane Atwood (Reserve, NM) / Eddie Atwood (Wickenburg, AZ), 45.61, $7,760 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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The ages of the youngest and oldest money winners at the Red Rock Classic. Eleven-year old heeler Sterlin English (Belen, NM) placed 7th in the #8 Pick/Draw for $225. Seventyeight year old heeler Bronson Springstead (Jarales, NM) also placed 7th but in the #9 taking 2nd in the Incentive as well for a total of $720.

#8 PickDraw Kyle Lucero (Peralta, NM) / Zane Munoz (Gallup, NM), 31.19, $5,410 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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$98,560 $65,53 $6,701 73.3%

#13 Shawn Loehr (Mount Vernon, IN) / Lane Mcpheeters (Salem, IN), 30.74, $1,930 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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ankeetown Arena and Henryville, Indiana is the host of the Indiana Classic. Dan Stewart produced the annual event and team ropers from all over the region enjoyed the team roping event.

The #13 Slide Division kicked off the weekend of roping. The winners were the Indiana team of Shawn Loehr and Lane Mcpheeters. They caught four steers in 30.74 seconds. The feat gave them $1,930, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of Kyle Cristiani from Charlestown, Indiana and Nat Stewart of New Albaney, Indiana. The third place finishers were Ronnie Hyde and McPheeters.

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The next roping of the day was the #12 Division. Ronnie Hyde and Corey Barnett teamed up to catch four steers in a time of 36.86 seconds for the win of the Average. The win was worth $2,630, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Cord Barricklow of Lebanon, Indiana and Cody Gatlin from Greenfield, Indiana. The Incentive champions were Jamie Ballard and Peyton Holliday.

The #12 Gold Plus Division was exciting all the way down to the very last steer. When it was all said and done, the team of Ronnie Hyde and J.W. McDowell won the Average with a time of 37.17 seconds on four steers. They took home $1,510, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Blair Kelley of

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FLEX EARNINGS – Indiana Classic – Henryville, IN From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Steve AllDay..................Shelbyville, KY ..........$14,000 Jason LaRue ..................Bagdad, KY ..............$12,000 Ryan Shaw....................Pekin, IN ....................$9,000 Corey Barnett ................Scottsburg, IN..............$8,000 Jamie Ballard ................Winchester, KY ............$8,000 Ronnie Hyde ................Bloomington, IN ..........$7,000 Brad Bowman ..............Nicholasville, KY ..........$6,000 Cord Barricklow ............Lebanon, IN ................$6,000 Luke Vanderkooy............Hudsonville, MI............$6,000 Lane McPheeters ..........Salem, IN....................$5,000 Shawn Loehr ................Mount Vernon, IN ........$5,000 Joe Buchanan................Urbana, OH ................$4,000 Waylon Taulbee ..............Winchester, KY ............$4,000 Blair Kelley ..................Florence, AL ................$3,000 Chad Armstrong ............Lexington, KY ..............$3,000 Darren Gilmore..............Waverly, TN..................$3,000 Debbie LaRue ..............Bagdad, KY ................$3,000 Donnie Wise ..................Lafayette, IN................$3,000 Ethan Taulbee ................Winchester, KY ............$3,000 Frank Schwiesow ..........Millersburg, MI ............$3,000 Gary Hook ....................Salem, IN....................$3,000 J.W. McDowell ..............Underwood, IN ............$3,000 Jason Myrick..................Florence, AL ................$3,000 Larry Habrun ................Millersburg, OH............$3,000 Peyton Holliday..............Owasso, OK ................$3,000

Randy Hostetler ............Commiskey, IN ............$3,000 Randy Mager ................Lake Village, IN............$3,000 Rob McPhail..................Swartz Creek, MI ........$3,000 Rod Sarver ....................Oconee, IL ..................$3,000 Ron Barrett ..................Henryville, IN ..............$3,000 Shane Swire..................McEwen, TN ................$3,000 Stoffer Cowles ..............Lewiston, MI................$3,000 Tim Tippmann................Ft. Scott, KS ................$3,000 William Evans ..............Union, KY....................$3,000 Cody Gatlin ..................Greenfield, IN ..............$2,000 Kyle Cristiani ................Charlestown, IN ..........$2,000 Nat Stewart ..................New Albaney, IN ..........$2,000 Shaun Thomas ..............Elizabethtown, KY........$2,000 Wyatt Cole ....................Owenton, KY ..............$2,000 Destin Heath ................Norman, OK ................$1,000 Douglas Rich ................Herrick, IL ..................$1,000 Ivan Wilson....................Mt. Vernon, OH ............$1,000 Jacob Spears ................Perryville, KY ..............$1,000 Jeremy Jones ................Fountain Run, KY ........$1,000 Jimmy Kelly ..................Eighty Four, PA ............$1,000 Larry Habrun ................Millersburg, OH............$1,000 Marshall Ty Wilks............Lancaster, KY ..............$1,000 Shane Rickly ................Stoutsville, OH ............$1,000 Tom Bowling ................Hamilton, OH ..............$1,000 TyDaniel Haller ..............Waldo, AR ..................$1,000

trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. The Florence, Alabama and Jason Myrick from Florence, Alabama Ohio team of Joe Buchanan and Larry Habrun were second were second place and the third place team was Steve AllDay place and the third place team was Steve AllDay and Ryan and Ryan Shaw. The team of AllDay and Shaw won the Shaw. AllDay and Jason LaRue won the Incentive Average.

Incentive Average.

Chad Armstrong of Lexington, Kentucky and Bruce The #11 Division was next on the agenda and the winning Bowman from Nicholasville, Kentucky won the Average in the team was Rob McPahail of Swartz Creek, Michigan and Luke #9 Division. They completed the roping with a time of 39.42 on Vanderkooy from Hudsonville, Michigan. They were 31.87 four steers and earned $4,370, plus trophy Gist buckles, and seconds on four steers and earned $3,650, plus $6,000 in $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Wyatt Cole USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Second place and Brad Bowman and third place went to Marshall Wilks and was Shaun Thomas and Corey Barnett and third place went to Wyatt Cole and Cody Gatlin.

Thomas and Barnett also won the Incentive Average.

The #10 Division was the final roping of the day and the champions were Randy Mager and Corey Barnett as they finished the roping with a time of 42.13 seconds on four steers. They won $3,520 trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Ivan Wilson and Larry Habrun with a time of 47.02 seconds on four and third place went to Joe Buchanan and Shane Rickly. The Incentive winners of the #10 Division were Steve AllDay and Jason LaRue. The final day of the Indiana Classic began with the #10 Gold Plus Division. The team of Jamie Ballard #12 and William Evans won the Average Ronnie Hyde (Bloomington, IN) / Corey Barnett (Scottsburg, IN), 36.86, with a time of 36.03 seconds on four $2,630 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings steers. They took home $1,820,

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Shawn Loehr. The team of Darren Gilmore and Shane Swire claimed the win of the Incentive Average.

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

Donnie Wise and Cord Barricklow were 34.87 seconds on three steers and won the Average. The win gave the team $2,900, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Waylon Taulbee and Ethan Taulbee and they received $2,180, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Third place was Frank Schweisow and Tim Tippmann.

#11 Rob McPhail (Swartz Creek, MI) / Luke Vanderkooy (Hudsonville, MI), 31.87, $3,650 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #10 Randy Mager (Lake Village, IN) / Corey Barnett (Scottsburg, IN), 42.13, $3,520 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#9 Chad Armstrong (Lexington, KY) / Bruce Bowman (Nicholasville, KY), 39.42, $4,370 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

1871 The year the first professional baseball game was played in Fort Wayne, IN on May 4.

$4,840 #8 PickDraw Donnie Wise (Lafayette, IN) / Cord Barricklow (Lebanon, IN), 34.87, $2,900 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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The amount won by Corey Barnett of Scottsburg, IN at the Indiana Classic.

He was the High Money winner at the event with wins in the #12 and #10 plus a 2nd in the #11.

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$99,390 $65,147 $6,704 72.6%

#13 Joel Colgrove (Boligee, AL) / Brock Middleton (Colquitt, GA), 39.58, $2,630 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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he Florida Panhandle Championships produced by JX2 Productions and John Johnson kicked into gear on May 31 thru June 1, 2014 and went off without a hitch. The #13 Slide Division started off a great weekend of roping. Joel Colegrove and Brock Middleton won first place. They finished the roping with a four steer total of 39.58 seconds. That time earned them $2,630, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place went to Brother Campbell of Franklin, Tennessee and Mark Strickland from Dunnellon, Florida and third place was Wil Whiddon and Ben Whiddon.

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in the #12 Division. They were 37.01 seconds on four steers and earned $2,940, trophy Gist knives and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Jessy Remsburg and Dustin Cunde and third place went to Frank Dana and Guy Graden.

The Incentive champions of the roping were the Centreville, Mississippi team of Jake Darden and Matt Darden.

Jessy Remsburg and Billy Lam teamed up to win first place in the Average of the #12 Gold Plus Division. They finished the roping with a time of 33.94 seconds on four steers. That earned them $2,280, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Scott Elliott and Glenn Davis. The

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#12 Donald Rose (Ozark, AL) / Ed Allen (Dadeville, AL), 37.01, $2,940 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Incentive winners were Deb Raulerson and Brad Oxer.

The #11 Division was won by Jessica Gray and Ben Whiddon.

They were 30.31 seconds on four steers and earned $4,300, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average went to Kelli Corbin and Dustin Cunde and third place was Brittany Tirpak and Spunk Sasser. Brother Campbell and Becky Cannizzaro also won the Incentive Average.

T.J. Allen from Dadeville, Alabama teamed up with JD Elliott from Live Oak, Florida to win first place in the Average of the #10 Division. The pair took home $3,900, trophy, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Mark Detillier and Mike Wesley. The third

place team was Kelli Corbin of Baldwin, Florida and Jessy Remsburg from Palm City, Florida. Wes Tindell and Ben Whiddon won the Incentive Average.

Tish Luke from Yeehaw Junction, Florida teamed up with Becky Cannizzaro of Folsom, Louisiana to win the Average of the #10 Gold Plus Division. The pair roped four steers in 48.99 seconds and received $1,630, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the Florida team of Bret Alford and Earl Stafford. The Incentive winners of the roping were Luke and Cannizzaro.

Beck Hyslop from Loxahatchee, Florida and Ryon Springer from Ocala, Florida won the Average of the #9 Division.

FLEX EARNINGS – Florida Panhandle Championships – Marianna, FL From Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping) Becky Cannizzaro ............Folsom, LA................$7,000 Jessica Gray......................Sparr, FL ..................$7,000 Earl Stafford ....................Bonifay, FL ..............$6,000 Ed Allen ..........................Dadeville, AL ............$6,000 Jessy Remsburg ................Palm City, FL ............$6,000 Tish Luke ........................Yeehaw Junction, FL ..$6,000 Joe Tolbert ........................Lucedale, MS ............$6,000 Beck Hyslop ....................Loxahatchee, FL........$5,000 Ben Whiddon....................Havana, FL ..............$4,000 Boogie Guidry ..................Raceland, LA ............$4,000 Clay Curry........................Centreville, MS..........$4,000 David Gaddis ..................Canton, GA ..............$4,000 Mark Detillier ..................Larose, LA ................$4,000 Matt Darden ....................Centreville, MS..........$4,000 Wayne Matherne ..............Bourg, LA ................$4,000 Billy Lam ........................Canton, GA ..............$3,000 Brad Oxer ........................Venus, FL..................$3,000 Bret Alford ......................Ponce De Leon, FL ....$3,000 Brock Middleton ..............Colquitt, GA ..............$3,000 Brother Campbell ............Franklin, TN ..............$3,000 Chris Green ......................Morriston, FL ............$3,000 David Norwood ................Abbeville, AL ............$3,000 Deb Raulerson..................San Mateo, FL ..........$3,000 Donald Rose ....................Ozark, AL..................$3,000 Donnie Hix ......................Morriston, FL ............$3,000 Glenn Davis ....................Salem, AL ................$3,000 J.D. Elliott ........................Live Oak, FL ............$3,000

Joel Colgrove....................Boligee, AL ..............$3,000 J.P. Arceneaux ..................Larose,LA ................$3,000 Keny Porter ......................Sanderson, FL ..........$3,000 Robby Ammons ................Ponce De Leon, FL ....$3,000 Ryon Springer ..................Ocala, FL..................$3,000 Scott Elliott ......................Live Oak, FL ............$3,000 Spunk Sasser....................San Antonio, FL ........$3,000 T.J. Allen ..........................Dadeville, AL ............$3,000 Dustin Cunde Egusquiza ..Marianna, FL ............$2,000 Jake Darden ....................Centreville, MS..........$2,000 Jay Holmes ......................Sarasota, FL..............$2,000 Kelli Corbin ......................Baldwin, FL ..............$2,000 Bobby Lines ....................Okeechobee, FL ........$1,000 Brady Barrentine ..............Enigma, GA ..............$1,000 Brittany Tirpak ..................Dunnellon, FL ..........$1,000 Frank Dana ......................Labelle, FL................$1,000 Garrett McDonald ............Defuniak Springs, FL $1,000 George Williams................Davie, FL..................$1,000 Guy Graden......................Jacksonville, FL ........$1,000 Kenneth Allen ..................Alma, GA ..................$1,000 Lukas Clayton Taylor ........Kinston, AL ..............$1,000 Nathan Smith ..................Poplarville, MS ..........$1,000 Nick Gonzales III ..............Carriere, MS..............$1,000 Scott Hook ......................Ocala, FL..................$1,000 Wes Tindell ......................Hartford, AL..............$1,000 Wil Whiddon ....................Dunnellon, FL ..........$1,000

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They were 36.45 seconds on four steers and won $3,500, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place in the Average went to George Williams and Bobby Lines. The third place finish went to Kenneth Allen and Brady Barrentine from Georgia. The Incentive Average was won by Clay Curry and Jessica Gray.

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

team of Chris Green and Donnie Hix won first place in the roping and took home $1,960, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Mark Detillier and David Norwood and third place went to Robby Ammons and Matt Darden. The curtain dropped on the Florida Panhandle Championships and producer John Johnson and JX2 Productions were pleased with the event and the turn out.

Number of years that the ghost of Elizabeth Jane Bellamy has been seen in the vicinity of Bellamy Bridge.

The legend of the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge is not only Jackson County’s, but Florida’s most famous ghost story.

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Number of qualified runs out of the 1,080 (52.2%) total at the Florida Panhandle Classic. 10.16 was the median time. #11 Jessica Gray (Sparr, FL) / Ben Whiddon (Havana, FL), 30.31, $4,300 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#10 T.J. Allen (Dadeville, AL) / J.D. Elliott (Live Oak, FL), 36.42, $3,900 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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#9 Beck Hyslop (Loxahatchee, FL) / Ryon Springer (Ocala, FL), 36.45, $3,500 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

#8 PickDraw Chris Green (Morriston, FL) / Donnie Hix (Morriston, FL), 18.85, $1,960 and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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A producer is hosting a roping for the 4th of July weekend. The producer guarantees that the total payout for the roping is $60,000 in cash and prizes. Entries are $150 per man.

How many teams need to enter the roping for the producer to cover the cost of the guaranteed cash payouts and prizes?

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How much money will the producer make if there are 250 teams?

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Jr. Looper Champions

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On behalf of USTRC, it’s producers and sponsors, SuperLooper congratulates the Junior Looper champions for a performance well done!

Spanish Trails Classic 10 TO 12 7 to 9 Chance Littleben Lyric Phillips Wyatt Delano Paris Littleben

6 and Under Kesler Dan Lysle Phillips

Mississippi Championships 10 TO 12 6 and Under 7 to 9 Timmy White Hailie Sibley Gray Lyon Zack Cole Tanner Chappelear Tanner Flint

Cowboy Capital Classic 10 TO 12 7 to 9 Cayden Harmon Kyle Abilez Mason Barney Misa Hernandez

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6 and Under Merrick Moyer Blain Smith

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Kansas Championships 10 TO 12 7 to 9 Justin Morlan Dexton Hoelting Ty Binford Breck Smith

6 and Under Kylie Bastian Taylor Flores

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Red Desert Classic 10 TO 12 7 to 9 Cort McBride Colter Butlars Brayden Burnside Sage Romero

Ohio Classic 7 to 9 Braedyn Barrett Carley Cowles

6 and Under Wesley Kuhnert Cade Cummings

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Panhandle Classic 10 TO 12 7 to 9 Garrett Miller Clay Mecklenburg Jaydon Qualls Tate Thompson

6 and Under Ritta Stephens Octavio Espinoza, Jr.

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Red Rock Classic 10 TO 12 7 to 9 Rance Nez Hailey Long Tyler Chee Keith Gorman

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Midwest Regional Finals 10 TO 12 6 and Under 7 to 9 Ty Binford Taylor Binford Cutter Weil Zach Bergosh Rylan Luman Jaytin Harrell

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Riding Herd

by Lee Pitts

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hen I was growing up most kids had nicknames. I think the reason for this is because our parents gave us names that were last popular in the Millard Fillmore administration. Who wants to go through life being called Millard, Rudyard, Melvin, Percivel or my given name, Leland? Much better to be called Chip, Bud, Skip, Scooter or Lee. Heck, I’d rather be called String Bean, Gloomy or Horse Face than my real name.

Kids could be really cruel with the nicknames they thought up. I remember in my fifth grade class one shy, lovely girl was known as Anna Banana and one of my overweight good friends went through childhood as Crisco®. That’s a lard my mother used to bake great pies. I don’t recall how Pinkie got his name but if you spent any time at all around Stinky you knew how he got his. Kids with red hair were always known as Red and left-

handed classmates automatically became Lefty. Short kids were dubbed Pee Wee or Shorty and we called a really smart classmate Slide Rule, which I’m sure most kids today have never heard of.

Today it would be equivalent to calling someone Mainframe or Hard Drive.

Some of the nicknames our classmates gave us were even more cruel than the names our parents inflicted us with. Because I had to wear glasses in the fifth grade I was known not-so-affectionately as Four Eyes. But when contact lenses came out I had an involuntary name change to Fuzzy because in the age of the Beatles and long hair, mine was shorter than Ike Eisenhower’s.

In the current politically correct climate it would be considered bullying to tab kids with such hurtful monikers but nicknames have been with us forever. Some people’s names were so

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bad they renamed themselves. MGM’s Samuel Goldwyn changed his name from Samuel Goldfish, and I can’t say as I blame him. Benjamin Siegel was no name for a mobster so he became Bugsy, and the Aztec Emperor Montezuma had a nephew whose real name meant “Plenty of Excrement”. I bet he had a nickname.

In the sixties a lot of the children of hippies were called things like Moonbeam, Blossom, Flower, Renaissance, Sky, Peace, Sandal or Rain Forest. And these were their real names.

How would you like to go through life known as Starship Wheat Germ?

I think I’d rather be called Lard Bucket, Wheaty or Puff Daddy any day.

Texans are really big on nicknames and you can’t hardly turn around in Texas without running into a Bubba. I like the fact that Texans aren’t pretentious about their names and it’s a rare occurrence to run into a Reginald Montgomery Rockefeller IV at a Texas sale barn.

Instead such a person would be known as Cuatro because he was the fourth straight Reginald in the family. If he was the fifth his nickname would be Cinco. And so on.

I’ve never met a Seis or Siete in Texas but believe it or not, I do know an Ocho. I like this naming tradition as it shows an appreciation for one’s heritage, even if it does show a lack of imagination.

This is not to suggest it can’t get complicated. I know of a Texan who was the third Ron in a row and he desperately wanted a boy so he could call him Cuatro.

But the man and his wife had nearly gone broke trying to maintain tradition because they’d had four straight girls they really couldn’t afford. The fifth child was to be their last shot but she too turned out to be female. So they gave up and named her RonRon. RonRon grew up and married the son of a friend of mine whose last name was Wright. I saw Mr. Wright a couple years after the marriage and asked if the couple had given birth to a child yet, and if so, was it named Ron or Ronnie by any chance?

“Nope,” he said. “Unfortunately the marriage didn’t last. They got divorced 18 months after they got married and they didn’t have any children. Oh well,” he sighed, “you know what they say: two Rons don’t make a Wright.” wwwLeePittsbooks.com

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On the Edge of Common Sense

by Baxter Black, DVM

the correct side is up if you’re branding, then free him from the rope and horse.

Now put the slip knot of your piggin’ string over the calf’s down-side front leg. Slide your body back far enough to push both his hind legs forward with your thigh. Then arrange his two hind needs doctored or branded and cut. feet to cross over the attached front leg.

Regardless of the appendage you’ve Make three wraps around the three feet roped, you can drag him slowly till he and pull them together tight! Then one eventually lies down. more wrap and a hooey around the The next step is critical: Your horse front leg and he is ready to be treated. must keep the rope tight while you This description of our skilled dismount, ease to the calf, and tie at cowboy making the perfect catch and least 3 feet together with your piggin’ tie-down holds true, unless, of course, string. As you’re pulling back, keeping your horse lets slack out of your line the rope tight, you throw a couple dallies when he shouldn’t, gets tangled in the around the saddle horn and top it with a coils, the dally slips, you loop the piggin’ half-hitch (or hooey). This holds the string over your wrist, the calf gets loose knot as long as the rope says tight to the M Then you toss the extraBUILT CR VSA and runsIunder the horse’s belly who CRX’D calf. coilsBY away then deserts you three miles from the from the action. Depending on how the pickup and loses your rope somewhere calf is behaving, you wrap a loop of your along the way. rein around the tight rope and tie it back But don’t worry…that never to the hanging rein. This keeps your happens… horse’s head pointed at the calf. www.baxterblack.com Pounce on the calf. Assure yourself

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ometimes, when we go to our livestock meetings and see all the technology we forget about the cowboy and the horse.

The booths and presentations show us injecting or collecting samples to determine breed traits, DNA, source verification, average daily gain, or to treat for parasites, disease, or to stimulate growth. It all looks so orderly as the healthy steer standing in the hydraulic chute smiles at the camera while the hired hand in a clean shirt demonstrates a procedure with music playing in the background. I will remind modern agriculture practitioners there are still places where a cowboy and a horse are an essential part of management. For example, feeder cattle on wheat grass or ranches where they still calve ‘outside’ or summer mountain pastures. These are examples where it is more expedient to treat the critter where you find it, rather than try and drive or haul them to a squeeze chute or trap two miles away.

If you have the luxury of a two-man crew, the method is obvious; head and heel them. But for the lone rider, his skills must be at a higher level. The beast; a cow with a wire around her foot or a steer with pink eye must be 1) caught 2) restrained 3) treated 4) released.

Depending on 1) the terrain, 2) the disposition of critter, and 3) its size, the job can be 1) hard or 2) harder! In real life, catching can mean the head, the horns, the heels, one hock, or the head and front leg together. Restraining the animal usually means putting them on the ground. Since this lecture could take ten more pages, illustrated, I will discuss the case of a 300 lb bull calf that

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don’t want to rope with a girl,” Buzzy whined. The more he talked the more June Bug cried.

“What do you mean you don’t want to rope with a girl?” I scolded. “She’s your sister. She ropes well. What happened that all of a sudden she can’t rope like you want her to?”

I didn’t know if it was a brother/sister issue or if it really had to do with “GIRLS”! Buzzy was at the age where girls just seemed to be a whole other species.

Boss came at just the right time.

He gathered June up in his arms and promised her they could always and forever rope together. Buzzy, in a huff, went and got on his horse.

As we headed to the practice pen I wondered just how this issue might resolve itself. I wondered, had I been a roper, would Buzzy have roped with his MOM? Regardless, as I watched

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As we ran the cattle through June made every catch as if to say, “I don’t miss!” Buzzy gave her a wide berth and only chose to rope with the “guys!” That was okay but each time June rode in the box I perceived her attitude to be, “I’ll be the best roper you have ever seen and I don’t need you to humor me by being my partner.”

I often wonder how the girls in our sport feel about roping with men all the time. The old adage “she throws like a girl” doesn’t exactly apply when it comes to team roping. Our female ropers are a force to contend with. I’ve seen them work hard, practice hard and discipline themselves far beyond what our men ropers do. The girls take it seriously. I suppose they have to since they are competing in a male dominated sport.

When the practice session ended the little group got together to plan the weekend. We were headed to a roping not far from home but it would be a good one. Buzzy’s jaw was set and you could read his mind.

“I’m not roping with a girl,” still echoed but this time June Bug either didn’t hear it, didn’t care or was not falling into the trap. She might be younger and smaller but she is learning to rope with the best of them. I had a strange feeling Buzzy might, indeed, come to regret his choice.

When the weekend rolled around it was hectic and busy. We rolled into the roping and every one scattered to do what ropers do. As the day progressed the roping became more and more interesting. It just seemed Buzzy was having one of those days and June could

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do nothing wrong.

For a little girl, June seemed on fire. She was learning and had applied the practice pen basics to every run she made in the arena. The better she did the more Buzzy seemed to struggle. He honestly hated seeing her do well. I wasn’t exactly sure why June was the brunt of his frustration.

As the day wound down Buzzy was frustrated and had all the roping he wanted. He had not done well and he was done. Boss, however, told June she could have one run in the last roping of the day so to pick her partner carefully.

Surprisingly, she went to Buzzy and asked him to rope with her. He stuck to his guns and said, “I’m not roping with a girl!” June consoled him and assured him she would rope her very best and maybe they could win. As usual, he could not resist her caring persuasion and he agreed to rope with a “stupid girl!” With his attitude I hoped it wasn’t going to be a disaster. Both Boss and I shrugged shoulders and wondered how it would turn out.

I hoped in my heart that June would stay on track and more than anything hoped Buzzy would set aside his “stupid girls” frame of mind and rope like I knew he could rope. I knew if she missed or messed up it would just confirm what he knew to be true and if he messed up it would drive home her point of proving to him girls were not stupid. Talk about a double-edged sword! Ahhhhhh!

It was a good roping, fast paced and competitive. It seems the more Buzzy and June roped the more focused they were.

The greatest pressure always comes from roping with a family member. It seems like we always want to do well so we try harder and the pressure rises.

Fortunately, Buzzy and June stayed on track with both of them roping quite well. I was so proud of them. I was excited when they made the short go round and more than anxious to see how it would turn out.

As the roping ended up Buzzy and June placed second in the Average of the roping. They received a nice paycheck and I watched them from across the arena. They were deep in conversation and I wished to be small fly so I could hear what was going on and being said. Buzzy had not placed all day and his only win had come with roping with his sister.

As we all congregated at the trailer June came running up to show me her winning check.

“Guess what, Mom?” June exclaimed. “Buzzy doesn’t think I’m a stupid girl anymore. He thinks I’m a good roper and we are going to keep roping together.”

Buzzy walked up just as she finished telling me. He stood behind her and with a shrug of his shoulders his only comment was, “Well, maybe all girls aren’t so bad!” With that said he tied his horse to the trailer and proceeded to unsaddle him.

Mmm, maybe all it takes is one “stupid girl” helping a guy win to reconfirm that some “stupid girls” can actually rope.

Keep roping girls. I think they like having us around whether they admit it or not. And it isn’t like we haven’t saved the day on more than one occasion. Maybe “stupid girls” aren’t so bad after all!

Keep Ropin, Love Gracie

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The Sports Medicine Stable

by Mark W. Duncan LAT, ATC

Certified Athletic Trainer; Director, Shannon Sports Medicine, San Angelo, Texas

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would imagine that you my faithful readers would be surprised at how much I have actually been able to learn from you over these twenty-plus years of sitting at this desk. Although I probably have more sports medicine specific knowledge than the vast majority of you the process of getting to know more about you and your needs and desires is really what has allowed this monthly installment to be sustainable for all these years. Many of you participated in the 30 Days of Core program that just finished on www.thesportsmedicinestable.com and although the process started off a little bumpy, by the time we finished I think that those who participated have a better understanding of the role of core stability in team roping than they previously did. I know that I now have a better understanding of exactly what the average team roper needs to do about it.

That is what makes this all so fun for me as well as personally gratifying and as my wife likes to remind me… “It’s always ALL about me”! Actually if you are the only man living in an “estrogen jungle” it ultimately does always wind up being all about you because someone has to officiate, keep score and eventually declare a winner. Anyway back to you and what you have taught me over the past thirty days. I am going to break it down in to five very simple things all the while still acknowledging that the complexity of understanding the anatomical and physical biomechanics combined with the difficulty in incorporating it into an average run is still the most daunting aspect of the learning curve for anyone at any level to master. It should also be noted that by any level I mean from the true beginner to the most seasoned professional and of course all levels in between.

Lesson #1: “Keep it simple and keep it short”. This is true in most things in life but you spoke to me in a very short and simple matter when the vast majority of you said “Just the facts”. You do not really care about all of the technical jargon that is associated with anatomical

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biomechanics and efficiency of movement, and the quantum physical analysis, what you really want to know is this core stability, neutral pelvis, trunk rotation stuff for real. In the spirit of “short & sweet”… Yes, it is real, it is real important and whether you are a natural at it or someone struggling to even master the simplest concept keeping it real WILL make you a better roper.

Lesson #2: “What comes first, the chicken or the egg”?

What comes first when it comes to roping or riding is much easier to answer than the previous statement. The difficulty in differentiating between the two is not at all from some type of mystical standpoint but rather a very systematic and pragmatic one. Very simply put… “It is much more fun to go rope than to go to work”. If anyone can relate to this it would be me because my chances to actually go rope are dictated solely by my work, but in this instance work is not meant to be a job rather the process of mastering the skills needed in order to maximize your “core potential” when you are in fact roping. So, although depending on where you are actually in this complicated matrix is a very individual matter I can say with 100% certainty that if you have identified a deficiency in your “core status” through this 30 day process your best chance of overcoming that deficient is by spending time both on the ground and on the horse, but the vast majority of the time spent in the development should take place with your feet planted firmly on the ground.

Lesson #3: “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link”. This analogy is often overused but more so it is extremely often misused to describe certain things or situations. The statement can not be used enough or be more applicable than it is for this particular topic. In fact if 30 Days of Core were a Hollywood movie the chain analogy would in fact be the signature tag line that the guy with the deep voice would so eloquently use in the movie previews. Although some may beg to differ, roping just as in golf and almost any other head-to-toe sport basically comes down to an incomplete anatomical biomechanical chain equals less than desirable results. It is best described by comparing the young Tiger to the old Tiger. Nuff said!

Lesson #4: “Survival of the fittest”. Although I doubt any one of us will ever be in a situation where we are actually roping for our life I know that we all anticipate having to rope for something much more important and significant. It could be as seemingly trivial as the next steer in the practice pen or as seemingly unfathomable as

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Lesson #5: “Even a blind hog finds an acorn”. As I briefly alluded to in the previous lesson one can never discount what I like to refer to as the “NFL phenomenon”.

Simply a statement that has become so much a part of the NFL vernacular that we almost take its significance for granted “On any given Sunday any team can win no matter the opponent” (unless you are the Dallas Cowboys) and as much as the NFL would like to solely own that mantra it is true in any sport and to a certain degree in life in general. You see, no sport since the beginning of time has ever become more fundamentally dissected, scrutinized, algorithmically analyzed, victimized, prophesied as well as any other means of trying to gain a competitive advantage than pro football and in the end the implausible is still not impossible so I gladly accept the premise that the same can be said of the sport of team roping. But, if the odds makers in Vegas were handicapping your chances of getting to the pay window I can assure you that your current state of “core potential” would far outweigh the element of simple luck in determining your odds of winning. The one thing that thing that Vegas cannot predict and never will be able to predict is exactly what you define as winning. You see, in the USTRC there is a systematic approach to try and handicap us in an organizational sense so as to create an even and fair playing field for all of those vying for a particular prize You and you alone define the parameters by which you define your personal victories and defeats and that is what makes this sport not only so diverse but so compelling as well.

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y freshman year in high school, I went out for football. I didn’t much like football to begin with and had never played it before. I had played flag football, but never with pads and all the gear. It really wasn’t my idea to try out for the team; it was a friend’s idea.

My best friend, Mark Shinamoto, talked me into it. See, neither one of us had ever had a real date with a girl.

Don’t get me wrong, we had been around girls and had seen them, but never been on a date alone with a real live girl. He said that chicks dig football players, so shortly after that we became part of the East Union Lancers Football Team.

We practiced before and after school and during P.E. We ran, lifted weights, and, man, was it hot. Mark was a skinny guy, and his uniform was too big. He looked like he bought it at the Salvation Army store. I was chubby, and my uniform was too tight. My helmet was too big and I looked like a turtle with #73 on his chest.

After about three weeks, the coach recognized our talent. He told Mark and I that we were first string practice defensive team. That sounded good.

That first-string part got us all fired up.

In case you don’t know much about football, basically the first string practice defensive team are human sacrifices for the first string offensive team. They would run a play and they would spot that #73 and here they would come, right over the top of me. The only thing that made me feel better is that Mark played right behind me and they would run over him as well.

Mark was a talented guy, and he

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knew how to play the clarinet. So without telling me, he quit the football team and joined the band.

“Chicken.” Not me, boy, I stuck it out. All season long, Coach Arukin would scream at me, “Woodard, why are you on this football field?”

For some reason, he felt compelled to ask me that question right after the first string offensive team had just run over me and scored. What we were supposed to say was, “Because I want to be the greatest football player that has ever played the game.” What I really wanted to tell him is that Mark Shinamoto had talked me into it and we just wanted to meet girls. But if you got any of the answers wrong, he would make you run around the football field, so I told him what he wanted to hear.

He wasn’t a very good coach and I wasn’t a very good football player, so we didn’t do very well together. I never told him that I really didn’t care much for him, but I think the feeling was mutual.

One thing that he used to say was if you can touch the football you can catch it, and that’s wrong. That might have applied to other people, but it didn’t apply to me. I wasn’t very talented, and if I could touch it, that’s all there was. I was trying as hard as I could, even though it might not have looked like it. I was giving it all I had. Well, that was long ago and that one season was the end of my football career.

The reason I started thinking about my illustrious football career is because one Friday night on my way home, I happened to drive by a high school and they were playing football. As I was thinking about all those things from my

past, I asked myself, am I still giving it everything I’ve got all the time? Am I still stretching out as far as I can to see if I can at least touch the ball?

“No” was my answer, and there’s no reason other than I have fallen into a comfort zone. I’m comfortable with my life, so I just cruise along. Doing about 80% instead of 100%. I’ve never been that way in my life, so why now? There isn’t a good reason.

Do you remember when we were young and we were dating (yes, I finally got a date,) how we tried as hard as we could in all areas: appearance, being polite, table manners and engaging conversation? As time passes, we let those things start to slip and it carries over into our entire life. We become complacent.

Going half speed becomes a way of life, and that’s a poor way to go through this part of the journey. If everyone around you is going the same speed, you begin to think it’s normal and you accept it. Don’t ever accept mediocrity as a standard.

We are the greatest creation that has ever walked the earth, and we were never meant to be mediocre. We should always strive to be the best we can be, no matter what we are attempting. We settle in and we start to make excuses for not being the best we can be. A person should never quit reaching for the ball. If we do come up short, at least we can say we gave it everything we had in all situations, and there’s dignity in that.

Until Next Month Thanks for your time, Walt Woodard

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During my career I have been very careful what products I put my name on.

If I didn’t believe in it, if I didn’t think it would make a difference, you couldn’t pay me enough to be associated with it. If I stand behind something, I believe in it.

With that said, we all agree that roping a sled will make a positive improvement in your roping and your horse as well. Until now, there have been two things missing in every sled that is on the market. Number one is, in order to handle cattle better, to get more cattle heeled, you need to bend the neck of the steer on a tight rope while your horse is still parallel with the steer. Number two is, if you are not in time with a steer, you will miss. If you ask one hundred of the best heelers in the world what the number one thing you need to master is, timing would be the answer. Until now, with every sled that has ever been on the market, ropers can throw when the hind feet are all the way forward and still be rewarded with a catch. That is wrong, and you don’t realize it because you get two feet. You realize there is a problem when you are roping steers because your percentages aren’t even close to what they are on your sled. Why? Because you are practicing the wrong thing and you don’t realize it.

On the Time Machine you can’t do that. It’s the only sled on the market that has front legs on it. If you throw at the Time Machine when you are out of time, you will miss every time. You will not be rewarded for roping out of time. The Time Machine teaches you to throw at the correct time. Also, the neck bends to the left before the head rope comes off. Being able to see the neck bend time and time again will make a huge difference in the way you handle cattle. You can listen to all the advertising in the world but I know something about team roping and I know what the truth is. I promise the Time Machine will make a positive difference in your roping and I would love the opportunity to prove it to you. I believe in it so strongly, I not only endorse it, I own the company.

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IN MEMORIUM Gene Ray Ward December 21, 1934- May 16, 2014 Gene Ray Ward was born December 21, 1934 in Clovis, NM to Olen and Claudia Ward.

He was raised on a ranch in Arizona.

At age 11 he worked at Palo Duro Canyon wrangling horses and taking coal and wood to the cabins. He was drafted into the US Army in 1959. Gene Ray married Karen Barrett on July 2, 1960. In 1961, he went to work for the US Forest Service as Fire Lookout on Grouse Mountain, NM. He worked on ranches in southern Arizona until 1966 when he went to work for Carl Stevenson at Red Rock Feeding Company. Gene Ray worked his way up from the bottom to the cattle manager.

In 1969 he and Karen moved to Chandler, AZ where he took a management position with Spur Industries. In 1972, he moved back to Red Rock to work for Carl as the feedlot manager. In 1974, Gene Ray moved his family to Texline, TX where he worked as cattle manager for WinRock Farms. In 1981, Gene Ray and Karen bought a farm in Sedan, NM where he farmed and ran cattle until 1988 when he sold the farm to rodeo full time.

Gene Ray was a member of the United States Team Roping Championships and enjoyed the sport of team roping and rodeo. He began his rodeo career in 1957 when he joined the Rodeo Cowboys Association. He won his first team roping buckle in Uvalde, TX in 1964. He was an early member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Gold Card holder #C6658.

He qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in 1964 and again in 1971. He was two-time PRCA Texas Circuit Team Roping Champion. Gene Ray won the 1981 Lone Star Circuit Finals Team Roping Champion.

In 1984 and 1987 he won the Pot of Gold team roping in Scottsdale, AZ. He won the XIT Tie Down Team Roping in 1986 with Sam Kennedy. He also won the Rodeo of Champions in 1988. Gene

Gene Ray Ward

Ray was the 1988 Rope America High Money Header, $10,000 winner. He won the 1988 Canadian Old Timer Rodeo Association Calf Roping Page 1 Championship. Gene Ray was the Senior Pro Rodeo World’s Champion All Around Cowboy in 1996. He won the Panhandle Classic Open with his son Clayton Ward in 1997. He won International Feedlot Cowboys Association Championship in 2000, 2001, and 2002. Gene Ray won the 2005 XIT #1 l Champion Team Roping.

Gene Ray’s last entry in Senior Pro rodeo, at age 71, was at a Bill Brewer Memorial Rodeo in 2006 in Douglas, WY. He won that roping in the 50-year-old age bracket with Bill’s son. In 2008, he won the De Oeste Century roping in Tucson, AZ heading for Vic Aros, grandfather of Cesar de la Cruz (leading PRCA heeler). Their combined ages were 150. Gene Ray held card number 1003 in the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association and his unofficial title was the “Cowboy’s Cowboy.” The honor was earned with a lifelong rodeo career where he won many championship titles. He won the NSPRA Team Roping World Championship five times, was Reserve World Champion four times, and won the NSPRA All Around Championship once. Gene Ray served eight years on the Executive Board of the NSPRA. Six of those years he served as Chairman of the Board. In 1995, he received the SNFR Commissioners Award. Gene Ray was inducted into the NSPRA Hall of Fame in 1998.

In 1999, Gene Ray and Karen bought a place south of Dalhart, TX and ran a couple hundred head of cows. In 2009, Gene Ray was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Gene Ray accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was baptized in Dalhart on April 4, 2014.

Gene Ray Ward passed on May 16, 2014 at the age of 79. He was at home, with much of his family present. Gene Ray is survived by his wife Karen; daughter Deb Davis; son Clayton Douglas Ward and wife Cyndi Ward; son Bobby Jo “B.J.”Ward and wife Jeri Ward.

Grandchildren are Cheyanne Rae Davis; Michael Ray Watson and fiance’ Ashley Travis; Jeffery Ward; Stephanie Adams and husband Dusty Adams; Taylor Van Ryn; and Blade Olen Ward.

Great Grandchildren are Conner Ray Watson, Mason Lee Adams, Kain Richard Van Ryn, Pierce Remy-Anne Van Ryn, and Diesel Douglas Van Ryn.

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12 40 Plus Team Roping Pontotoc County Agri Plex; Ada, OK 12 Catchem and Stretchem Team Roping; Schiralli & Sons Arena; Wilson, OK 12 40 Plus Team Roping Moss Arena; Detroit, TX 12 40 Plus Team Roping Roans Prairie Arena; Roans Prairie, TX 12 - 13 Nebraska Championships Custer County Fairgrounds; Broken Bow, NE 13 - 14 40 Plus Team Roping Spicer Ranches Arena; Eaton, CO 13 - 14 Early Settler’s Day Team Roping Mallet Event Center; Levelland, TX 16 Sharp Productions Affiliate Rockin Horse Ranch; Moriarty, NM 16 Expo Team Roping Somervell County Expo Arena; Glen Rose, TX 17 - 20 Colorado Appreciation Roping Norris Penrose Event Center; Colorado Spings, CO 18 WSTR Qualifier Cheyenne, WY 18 - 20 Colorado Championships Colorado Springs Fairgrounds; Colorado Springs, CO 18 - 20 Coushatta Championships Coushatta Pavillion; Kinder, LA 18 - 20 Lazy E Red Dirt Classic Lazy E Arena LLC; Guthrie, OK 18 - 20 Western States Regional Finals Heber City Community Center; Heber City, UT 18 - 20 Red Dirt Classic Lazy E Arena; Guthrie, OK 18 - 20 MLC WSTR Qualifier Southwest Event Center; Los Lunas, NM 19 NTRL USTRC Affiliate Osburn Arena; Campbell, NY 19 40 Plus Team Roping Texas Tech Equestrian Center; Lubbock, TX 19 40 Plus Team Roping Four F Arena; Palo Pinto , TX 19 Crossfire Productions Team Roping; Rusk Co. Expo; Henderson, TX 19 - 20 Lucky J Arena Affiliate Lucky J Arena; Carthage, MO 19 - 20 Big Loop Big Money Finals Brazos County Expo Center; Bryan, TX 19 - 20 Fire It Up Productions Ike Hamilton Expo; West Monroe, LA

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19 - 20 10th Annual Route 66 ShootOut; Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena; Albuquerque, NM 19 - 20 WSTR Qualifier Pontotoc County Agri-Plex; Ada, OK 24 - 26 14th Annual Pioneer Days 10 Saddle Blowout; Legacy Center; Farmington, UT 24 - 27 GCPRA Rodeo Durango Rodeo Grounds; Durango, CO 25 WSTR Qualifier Medicine Hat, AB CAN 25 WSTR Qualifier Pasco, WA

25 WSTR Qualifier Stephenville, TX 25 - 27 Alabama Championships WO Crawford Arena; Montgomery, AL 25 - 27 MLC WSTR Qualifier Amarillo National Center; Amarillo, TX 26 40 Plus Team Roping Spicer Arena; Eaton, CO 26 NTRL USTRC Affiliate Heavenly Acres Arena; Screven, GA 26 40 Plus Team Roping Cowboy Fellowship Church; Jourdanton, TX

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26 WSTR Qualifier Salinas, CA 26 - 27 West Ark Classic AOREPA-Harper Stadium at Kay Rodgers; Ft. Smith, AR 26 - 27 Turquoise Championships Red Rock Arena; Gallup, NM 26 - 27 ERA Big Money Shoot-Out Hugo, OK 30 Expo Team Roping Somervell County Expo Arena; Glen Rose, TX 31 - 2 20th Annual Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping; Hereford, TX

31 - 3 Southwest Regional Finals Curry County Special Events Center; Clovis, NM

August 1 WSTR Qualifier Show Low, AZ 1 - 2 6th Annual Color Country Classic Trailer Roping; Panguitch, UT 2 40 Plus Team Roping Wildfire Arena; Salado, TX 2 Fire It Up Productions Athens, TX

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2 Brother-In-Laws Glen Rose Shoot-Out; Somervell County Expo; Glen Rose, TX 2 Crossfire Productions Team Roping; George H. Henderson, Jr. Expo; Lufkin, TX 2 - 3 Dally for Dinosaurs Vernal County Fair Park; Vernal, UT 2 - 3 ERA Roping Tulsa, OK 3 Rope for 50 Buckles Somervell County Expo; Glen Rose, TX 7 - 10 The Island Championships Hale Kea Farms; Kamuela, HI 7 - 10 LoneStar Regional Finals EXTRACO Events Center; Waco, TX 8 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Good Evening Ranch; Canvas, WV 8 WSTR Qualifier Pocatello, ID 8 - 10 MLC WSTR Qualifier Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena; Albuquerque, NM 8 - 10 12th Annual Robbers Roost Team Roping Classic; Carbon County Fairgrounds; Price, UT 8 - 10 A LubiSyn/JX2 Roping Tunica, MS 9 NTRL USTRC Affiliate Osburn Arena; Campbell, NY 9 Catchem and Stretchem Team Roping; Schiralli & Sons Arena; Wilson, OK 9 40 Plus Team Roping Moss Arena; Detroit, TX 9 WSTR Qualifier Gill, CO 9 - 10 Mid-Atlantic Classic H&H Indoor Arena; Taylorsville, NC 9 - 10 WSTR Qualifier Lazy E Arena; Guthrie, OK 15 - 17 Pine Country Classic Coconino County Fairgrounds; Flagstaff, AZ 15 - 17 Central States Showdown National Equestrian Center; Lake St. Louis, MO 16 40 Plus Team Roping Spicer Arena; Eaton, CO 16 40 Plus Team Roping Pontotoc County Agri Plex; Ada, OK 16 40 Plus Team Roping Texas Tech Equestrian Center; Lubbock, TX 17 40 Plus Team Roping Nolan County Coliseum; Sweetwater, TX

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20 Sharp Productions Affiliate Rockin Horse Ranch; Moriarty, NM 22 - 24 Chisholm Trail Classic Chisholm Trail Arena; Enid, OK 23 - 13 NTRL USTRC Affiliate Heavenly Acres Arena; Screven, GA 23 NAA Nevada All Amateurs Winnemucca Convention Center; Winnemucca, NV 23 40 Plus Team Roping Four F Arena; Palo Pinto, TX 23 -24 Battle in the Brazos Brazos County Expo Complex; Bryan, TX 29 - 1 High Plains Regional Finals The Ranch - Laramie County Fairgrounds and Events; Loveland, CO 29 - 1 Southeast Regional Finals Expo Center; Tunica, MS 31 #11 Cowgirls Only Team Roping Wildfire Arena; Salado, TX

20 40 Plus Team Roping Texas Tech Equestrian Center; Lubbock, TX 20 - 21 Lucky J Arena Affiliate Lucky J Arena; Carthage, MO 27 40 Plus Team Roping Four F Arena; Palo Pinto , TX

October 4 - 5 GCPRA Rodeo Willcox Rodeo Grounds; Willcox, AZ M BUILT BY CR MARCE 10 - 12 Beast of the East Invitational Ag. Expo Park; Franklin, TN 11 40 Plus Team Roping Pontotoc County Agri Plex; Ada, OK 11 40 Plus Team Roping Moss Arena; Detroit, TX 11 40 Plus Team Roping Four F Arena; Palo Pinto , TX

11 40 Plus Team Roping San Angelo Indoor Arena City of San Angelo; San Angelo, TX 11 - 12 GCPRA Rodeo Benson Rodeo Grounds; Benson, AZ 17 - 19 GCPRA Rodeo Pima County Fairgrounds; Tucson, AZ 18 NTRL USTRC Affiliate Osburn Arena; I Campbell, NY CRX’D 18 40 Plus Team Roping Wildfire Arena; Salado, TX 19 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Allday Arena; Shelbyville, KY 24 - 1 Guthrie Shoot Out Championships; Lazy E Arena LLC; Guthrie, OK 25 NTRL USTRC Affiliate Heavenly Acres Arena; Screven, GA

September 5 - 7 14th Annual Hillbilly Redneck Truck & Trailer Explosion Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center; Morristown, TN 6 Red Dirt, Big Money #11 Lazy E Arena; Guthrie, OK 12 - 14 GCPRA Rodeo Navajo County Fairgrounds; Holbrook, AZ 12 - 14 Kansas Fall Championships Kansas Coliseum; Wichita, KS 13 NTRL USTRC Affiliate Osburn Arena; Campbell, NY 13 40 Plus Team Roping Nolan County Coliseum; Sweetwater, TX 13 40 Plus Team Roping Moss Arena; Detroit, TX 13 - 14 Catchem and Stretchem Team Roping; Schiralli & Sons Arena; Wilson, OK 16 40 Plus Team Roping Pontotoc County Agri Plex; Ada, OK 17 - 14 Sharp Productions Affiliate Rockin Horse Ranch; Moriarty, NM 19 - 21 Southern Colorado Classic Colorado State Fairgrounds; Pueblo, CO 19 - 21 Texas Plains Classic Taylor County Expo Center; Abilene, TX 20 GCPRA Rodeo Greenlee County Fair Rodeo; Duncan, AZ SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 141

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an you believe it is July already? The USTRC Regionals are right around the corner. If you have been coming out to NTRL ropings around the area, remember that all NTRL ropings are USTRC affiliates and your money counts toward your paid earnings. Many of the ropings have been awarding USTRC Regional Flex Earnings.

As fall is fast approaching, it is almost time for NTRL Regionals to begin. Don’t forget that Regionals offer more VIP points than affiliate and qualifier ropings. USTRC Regional Flex Earnings and NTRL National Shoot-Outs will be given away at each of the NTRL Regionals.

Be sure to Thanks to our Sponsors: watch the calendar and the ads in

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SuperLooper and the Roping Pen for a list of NTRL events in your area. We are hosting a USTRC roping in Taylorsville, NC in August with a NTRL roping on Friday night, August 1 before the USTRC ropings on Saturday and Sunday, August 2-3, 2014. The Franklin NTRL roping has been expanded into an invitational event. Don’t miss the ad for this event, October 10-12, 2014 at Williamson County Ag Expo Center. This roping should be lots of fun and excitement!

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Rocky Boots! Please take the opportunity to shop online with Rocky Boots.

We will be adding this to the prizeline at many of our events!

See ya at a roping soon!

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2014 NTRL Schedule A = Affiliate; Q = Qualifier; R = Regionals

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Double Hart Arena

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Ronnie Mullis

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28, 2014 Green Cove Spings, FL

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19, 2014 Green Cove Spings, FL

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Heavenly Acres Covered Arena and Restaurant July 26, 2014 - Screven, GA Saddle/Buckle Series for 2014 at Heavenly Acres Arena! Prizes given away at Finals, December 13. Must attend minimum of 6 ropings at Heavenly Acres to qualify for prizes at Finals!

Future Dates - January 11, February 22, March 22, April, 26, May, 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, October 25, November 22, December 13 (Series Finals)

Books open at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

All ropings pick or draw #12 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper #11 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper #10 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper #9 Capped at #5 - 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper #8 Capped at #4 - 4-head - PA 1 - $35/roper

We also have stalls and hookup rentals Round Robin every Friday night at 7:00 p.m.

4761 Hwy 203, Screven, GA 31560 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

For more information contact: Ronnie Mullis 912/579-6967 and leave a message TRIAD numbers only

Osburn Arena NTRL Series Campbell, NY July 19, 2014 Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp!

March 8 April 12 May 3 (Qualifier) June 14 July 19

August 9 September 13 October 18 November 8 December 13 (Series Finals)

Open 4-HD $25/roper #8 3-HD $25/roper, Capped at Elite #4 #12 4-HD $25/roper #9 4-HD $25/roper #11 4-HD $25/roper #10 4-HD $25/roper #12 VIP 4-HD $25/roper- Enter 2X 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required. *Must have attended 5 out of the 9 regular ropings in the series to attend Finals.

Info and Directions Call: Osburn Arena 607/368-9896 email: osburnarena@aol.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Gustafson Farms Covered Arena Green Cove Springs, FL July 19, 2014 Books open 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. #12 Handicap $35/roper #11 $35/roper #10 $35/roper #9 Pick1/Draw 1, $70/roper #8 Pick1/Draw 1, $70/roper

TRIAD numbers only

H & H Arena Taylorsville, NC August 1, 2014

Books open at 6:00 p.m. Rope at 7:00 p.m.

#11 Slide Handicapped up to #13 and down to #9 Enter 1/Draw 1 for $100/roper Enter 3 times for a total of 6 partners

VIP #10/#12 - 75% Payback Enter 2 times in each, $50/roper #10 is 3-head, #12 is 4-head

In conjuction with this event: USTRC Mid-Atlantic Classic Friday through Sunday, August 1-3, 2014 (see ad in the USTRC section for more details)

NTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in the Average 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

Info and Directions Call: Scott Elliott 386/867-1299

TRIAD numbers only

Facility Address: 533 Ned Herman Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681 2014 USTRC Membership or 2014 WSTR Membership Required.

For more information: John Johnson 423/340-0640 or NTRL office 423/575-2295 Negative Coggins required TRIAD numbers only

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High Point Truck winner at the NTRL Jacksonville Truck Roping, Pablo Delgado

RECENT WINNERS

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NTRL Qualifier

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Saddle to Overall Money Winners of the

2 Days BUILT BY-P/U W/CNGS DP Ifor both Header and CRX’D Heeler

Pick One/Draw One or Draw Two for $100/roper May enter up to 3 times

#8

Pick One/Draw One or Draw Two for $100/roper May enter up to 3 times

Buckles to Average Winners of the #10 and #8, Header and Heeler

TRIAD numbers only For more information call Boxcar Ranch Randy or Sherry Mulkey 806.891.1725 or 806.891.1784 For Stalls or RV Hookups call 806.893.3345 or email lberry@hockleycounty.org at least 24 hours in advance.

LUCKY J ARENA CARTHAGE, MO JULY 19 & 20, 2014

#8 Warm Up Roping

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Books open 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Rope at 6 p.m.

8 pt. Pick & Draw Capped at an Elite #4 Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100 3 Head, Progressive on 1 • Enter 2 times • Buckles to Average Winners Stalls and RV hookups are available.

TRIAD Numbers Only Must have current USTRC membership or WSTR membership.

USTRC memberships sold on site..

Produced by

Matt Freeman/Lucky J Arena 417.437.7041 150 / JULY 2014

Rope For The Cash

SUNDAY, JULY 20

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

Rope at 10 a.m.

30% Stock Charge 10 pt. Pick & Draw 4 Head, Progressive on 1 Capped at an Elite #6 with 8 pt. Incentive Incentive Pays on 3 Head Pick 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150 May Enter 4 Times • Buckles to Incentive Winners • Buckles to Average Winners • $1,000 to High Point #6 • $1,000 to High Point #5 • $1,000 to High Point #4 or Below • Points given to top 20 in Average

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Rope The Rockies presents the

COLORADO APPRECIATION ROPING In conjunction with the Colorado Championships Please see ad on page 183 of this issue

July 17 - 20, 2014 • Colorado Springs, CO Norris Penrose Event Center 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO Thursday, July 17

Friday, July 18

Saturday, July 19

Sunday, July 20

9 a.m. #15 1 p.m. #13 No Age Limit

8 a.m. #13 followed by #12 Must be 21 or Older

8 a.m. #11 Capped at an Elite #6 Must be 21 or Older

8 a.m. #9/#8 Inc. Capped at an Elite #5 Must be 21 or Older

All ropings are $150/roper, enter 2 times 4 head, progressive on 1 Two Arenas will be used if needed Small, fresh Mexican steers • Short score

95% PAYBACK IN EACH ROPING These are additional ropings held during the USTRC Colorado Championships!

TRIAD numbers only • USTRC rules apply • 2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required.

2014 USTRC memberships may be purchased on site.

For more information

www.ropetherockies.com Ike Cox 660.425.5502 • Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 151

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The following letter was received by Crossfire Productions from Ken Lyon of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico on April 9, 2014.

I have a desire and a need to share the following.

As many of you know, I was devastated at the passing of my brother, Albert. After three months, I knew that I could not handle it on my own. I turned to the Heavenly Father. He not only comforted me, but told me that I had to get back in the game of life. I don't know if I chose team roping as the tool, God chose it, or we chose it together. I still find it hard to believe that on the third weekend of going to ropings (after a 22 year layoff of even riding a horse) that I won a horse trailer. This is only one of the many blessings that God has sent my way in the last four months. I don't know what lies ahead in this roping journey at the age of 57, but I do know that I will have the best traveling partner of all times, JESUS CHRIST MY LORD AND SAVIOR.

Crossfire Productio ns #7 & #8 Team Roping at the Cowboy Collection, Jeff Smith Arena in Terre ll, Texas on April 6, 20 14

Mr. Lyon also sent us this thank you card

Information Curtis McKnight 936.674.6007 Like us on Facebook

Curtis, I just wanted to say thanks for awarding me the horse trailer. I am proud beyond words. I also want to compliment Crossfire Productions on the way you run ropings. Everything is first rate and professional.

Everyone, including the ropers, were so congenial to both my wife and I. We felt welcomed. We will be back again.

Ken Lyon P.S. So many compliments on the quality of my trailer!

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M & R Team Roping Productions presents

July 19 - 20, 2014 • Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Covered Arena

Enter at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m. both days

•

TRIAD numbers only

SATURDAY, JULY 19 #13 Slide

Pick or Draw, $40/roper, Enter 6x Spurs to High Money Winner

#12 Roping

Pick or Draw, $40/roper, Enter 6x Spurs to High Money Winner

#11 Roping

Pick or Draw, $40/roper, Enter 6x Spurs to High Money Winner

SUNDAY, JULY 20 #10 Warm Up

Pick or Draw, $30/roper, 4 Steer Average, Enter 5x

#10 Handicap Trailer Roping

4 Steer Average, capped at an Elite #5 Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw All 3 for $120/roper Enter 5x for a total of 15 runs.

All Prizes and Payouts Are Guaranteed 1st -$2,500 + Buckles 2nd -$2,000 + Vests 3rd -$1,500 + Vests 4th -$750 + Vests 5th -$500 + Vests All ties roped off • Top 30 to Short Go Points given to all teams catching all 4 steers

3-HORSE SLANT BUMPER PULL TRAILER TO HIGH POINT ROPER For more information call Matthew Paul 505/238-4595 156 / JULY 2014

Increased Payout With More Teams!

More Teams = More $$$

www.facebook.com/MandRTeamRoping

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Johnnie & K athy Philipp and family proudly present

4th Annual

P R O D U C T I O N

H O R S E

S A L E

JULY 19, 2014 B R A Z O S C O U N T Y E X P O C E N T E R | B RYA N, T E X A S

JULY 19, 2014 Commander Curtis

Wrangler Spark*

Royal Texas Josey

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Brazos County Expo Center Bryan, Texas ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƟ ŽŶƐ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ƐĂůĞ ĚĂLJ ǁŝůů ďĞ ďLJ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ ŽŶůLJ͘ >ŝǀĞ ƐƚƌĞĂŵŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƐĂůĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŽŶ ƐĂůĞ ĚĂLJ

Selling 30 plus Roping , Barrel, & Ranch Horses along with Broodmares and Colts by our Sires Athletic ability, color, good minded – all raised and or trained at Philipp Ranch sŝĚĞŽƐ ŽĨ ŚŽƌƐĞƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ǀŝĞǁŝŶŐ ďLJ :ƵŶĞ ϮϬƚŚ Ăƚ www.PhilippRanch.com ĂŶĚ ŽƵƌ WŚŝůŝƉƉ ZĂŶĐŚ &ĂĐĞŬ ƉĂŐĞ͘ &Žƌ ĐĂƚĂůŽŐ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ͗ whitneyphilipp@yahoo.com, &ĂĐĞŬ ƵƐ͕ Žƌ ĐĂůů ƵƐ Ăƚ (936) 878-2833

More than 35 years in the horse business.

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John (713) 806-6012 Shane (281) 723-1939 Johnnie (936) 878-2833

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2014 Ram Crew-Cab Dually Diesel to High Point Roper

TRUCK ROPING

UCK TUAL TR NOT AC VEN AWAY GI TO BE

On TruckeRDay oping

West Monroe, LA • July 19-20, 2014 Ike Hamilton Expo

#8 Truck Roping Capped at an Elite #4 Saturday, July 19

2014 Ram Crew-Cab Dually Diesel to High Point Roper Saddle to Reserve High Point Roper 1st in the Average • Saddles + Cash 2nd in the Average • Buckles + Cash 3rd in the Average • Breast Collars + Cash 4th in the Average • Breast Collars + Cash 5th - 6th in the Average • Breast Collars + Cash 7th - 8th in the Average • Breast Collars + Cash 9th - 10th in the Average • Breast Collars + Cash Saddles to High Point Youth (14 & under) and High Point Girl

Host Hotel Hampton Inn 318.938.2800 Ask for Fire it Up rate

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $130/roper Enter 4x

#10 Capped at an Elite #6 $100/roper • Enter 3x • 80% Payback

Climate Controlled Come Rope Where It Is Cool!

#11 No cap $100/roper • Enter 3x • 80% Payback

#12 No cap $100/roper • Enter 3x • 80% Payback

Come Rope the Bounty Steer

Crockett, TX 936.546.2467 Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 or 817.776.0364

158 / JULY 2014

#9 Capped at an Elite #5

1st Saddles + CASH 2nd Buckles + CASH 3rd - 5th Breast Collars + CASH

2014 UPCOMING EVENTS June 27-29 Athens, TX July 4-5 Hattiesburg, MS July 19-20 West Monroe, LA

The official rope of Fire It Up Productions 903.322.6580• 713.376.4396

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

Two Arenas Will Be Used Both Days

Start time 9:30 a.m.

Pick or Draw $120/roper Enter 8 times 4-head, progressive after one, 18 second cutoff Call in pre-entry for the #8 Truck Roping on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.

Call 903/795-3937or 903/795-3745

Visa, Mastercard or American Express accepted (3% surcharge)

Sunday, JULY 20

CASH ONLY • TRIAD numbers only For more information Kevin Blackwell 903.721.0303 James T. 903.521.1511 www.fireitupproductions.com

Trailer & Parts Co.

Trailer parts and truck accessories Huntsville, TX 866.244.5801

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up discount

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ell Kevin Blackw

& Family

present

Good M exic Cattle an

Short Barrier

PRODUCTIONS ATHENS, TEXAS • AUGUST 2, 2014 Big Ass Fans

Saturday Books open at 8:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#6 Roping - #3 cap Enter 1, Draw 3 or Draw all 4 for $120/roper 3-head Saddle to High Money Winner of the #6 1st Buckles + Cash 2nd Breast Collars + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 30 teams to short-go

Cowboy Church

CASH ONLY TRIAD numbers only All Books Close At Short-Go Of Previous Roping

#7 Cactus Saddle Warm-Up - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $130/roper, 3-head 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash 2nd Buckles + Cash 3rd Breast Collars + Cash 4th Breast Collars + Cash

#8 Roping - Elite #4 cap Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $130/roper 4-head Saddle to High Money Winner of the #8 Buckles + Cash to Average Winners Breast Collars + Cash to 2nd & 3rd in the Average 30 teams to short-go

Trailer & Parts Co.

IF YOU MAKE THE SHORT ROUND AT ANY FIRE IT UP ROPING YOU RECEIVE A FINALS SHOOT-OUT!

For more information Kevin Blackwell 903.721.0303 James T. 903.521.1511 www.fireitupproductions.com

Dummy Roping (after #7 starts) 5 & under • 6-8 • 9-12

HOST HOTEL Best Western Plus 903.292.1750 ask for Fire It Up rate

Trailer to High Point Winner of the Day

Trailer Parts & Truck Accessories Huntsville, TX 866-244-5801

2014 UPCOMING EVENTS June 27-29 Athens, TX July 4-5 Hattiesburg, MS July 19-20 West Monroe, LA

Crockett, TX (936) 546-2467

The official rope of Fire It Up Productions 903-322-6580 • 713-376-4396

Boswell Asphalt Paving and Excavating Aaron Boswell 903.681.1889 817.776.0364

903.677.2292 903.360.1761 Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

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14th Annual

Pioneer Days

2 Arenas No Marathon

10 Saddle Blowout July 24 - 26, 2014

Legacy Center • Farmington, Utah

THURSDAY, JULY 24 Books open 8:00 a.m., close at 9:30 a.m.

Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#11

BUCKLES TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Books open 8:00 a.m., close at 9:30 a.m.

Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Open Pick 1, draw 1 or draw both for $150/roper • 80% Payback

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • 4-Steer Average SHORT BARRIER

#10

LOW ENTRY FEES

Sponsors:

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • 4-Steer Average

#13 Pick 1, draw 1 or draw both for $150/roper • 80% Payback

#12 Pick 1, draw 1 or draw both for $150/roper • 80% Payback

SATURDAY, JULY 26 Books open 8:00 a.m., close at 9:30 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#4 & UNDER 10 SADDLES BLOWOUT Capped at an Elite #4 Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $120/roper • Enter 4x #4 & Under Payoff Average 1st - Fancy Saddles + Cash • 2nd - Fancy Saddles + Cash • 3rd - Fancy Saddles + Cash 4th - Fancy Saddles + Cash • 5th - Fancy Saddles + Cash Zane Dansie -

#4 & Under saddles guaranteed at 200 teams and cash paid accordingly. 1/3 stock charge. Points for High Point roper will be determined as follows: Top 20 in Average and Fast Times in each rotation.

ZD Cattle Co.

801/599-1238

www.zdroping.com TRIAD numbers only. Current USTRC cards required. CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ONLY. For stalls call 801.599.1238 Motels: Hampton Inn 855.654.2060 or 855.499.0001 (332 W. Park Lane) closest to the arena; Best Western Comfort Tree 801.292.7666; Country Inn & Suites 801.292.8100; La Quinta 801.776.6700; Motel 6 801.298.0289

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presents the 6th Annual

ZD Cattle Company

Color country classic trailer roping

Indoor Facility

ALL ROPERS WELCOME!

All teams winning Average check Friday will receive one free draw entry in Trailer Roping on Saturday.

2-HORSE SLANT GN TRAILER TO HIGH POINT ROPER

CASH ONLY DON’T MISS THIS EVENT In 2013 the Trailer Roping alone paid out over $30,000 TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

Friday Sign up 5:00 p.m. • Rope at 6:00 p.m.

Handicap Slide Drawpot $20/roper • 3-steer • Enter 6x

All rope rs welcom e!

Sign up 6:00 p.m. • Rope at 7:00 p.m.

#4 & Under Saddle Roping Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100 Enter 3x Saddles to 1st in Average Cash paid back 2nd - 6th place, depending on number of teams.

#11 TRAILER ROPING Trailer roping 1/3 stock charge, 2/3 prize and cash pay-out Progressive Payoff: 10 places in cash in the Average 3 places cash paid in 1st go High Point roper will win a deluxe 2-horse slant load trailer!

Winner responsible for TT&L

Saturday

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

Handicap Slide Drawpot 3 for $20 • No cap Enter 6x

TRA GUARAILER NTEED

followed by

Trailer Roping Must be entered by 12 noon #11 Handicap Trailer Roping Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $120 Enter 4 times for a total of 12 partners Capped at an Elite #6 4-Steer Average #11 - 0 sec., #10 –1 sec., #9 –3 sec., #8 & under –5 sec.

Thanks to our sponsors, our trailer is completely paid for!

HOTELS: Horizon - 435.676.8640; Purple Sage - 435.676.2659; Canyon Lodge - 435.676.8292

Trailer Winners ‘03 - Buzz Bates ‘04 - Zane Neilson ‘05 - Jim White ‘06 - Faron Olsen ‘07 - Quinn Kessler ‘08 - Seth Webber '09 - Hadley Gunn '10 - Rex Wilkins '11 - Glen Dearden '12 - Rex Wilkins '13 - Brent Harsha

4 Sadd les & 2-Hors Slant B e u Pull Tr mper ailer

August 1-2, 2014 • panguitch, utah

12th Annual Robbers Roost Team Roping Classic August 8-10, 2014 • Price, UT Carbon County Fairgrounds

2-HORSE SLANT TRAILER TO HIGH POINT ROPER

Thursday Night ~ RANDY FINKBINER MEMORIAL ROPING ~ Sponsored by Dinosaur Tire Carbon County & Emery County Residents ONLY! Deluxe Saddles to the Average winners of #11 Handicap Roping

3-steer • Pick 1, Draw 3, or Draw all 4 for $100 Enter 3 times for a total of 12 partners To enter you must presently live in or in your lifetime have lived in either county.

Enter 6:00 p.m. • Rope at 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - ALL ROPERS WELCOME!

CASH ONLY

#10 TRAILER ROPING

Friday Sign up 6 p.m. • Rope at 7 p.m. #4 & Under Saddle Roping Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $100 • Enter 3x Saddles to 1st in Average • Cash paid back 2nd - 6th place, depending on number of teams. followed by Open Handicap Drawpot All teams winning Average check Thursday & Friday will receive 1 free draw entry in Trailer Roping on Saturday.

Trailer roping - 1/3 stock charge, 2/3 prize and cash pay-out • Progressive Our goal this year is to have the trailer completely paid for by sponsors Payoff: 10 places in cash in the Average • 3 places cash paid in 1st go High Point roper will win a deluxe 2-horse slant load trailer!

Winner responsible for TT&L

For info. call

Saturday

4-Steer Average

Trailer Roping Handicaps #11 Teams #10 teams #9 teams #8 teams

-

0 1 3 5

sec. sec. sec. sec.

off off off off

TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

Sign up 9 a.m., Rope at 10 a.m.

HANDICAP SLIDE DRAWPOT 3 for $20 • No cap • Enter 6x followed by

Trailer Roping Must be entered by 11 a.m. #10 Handicap Trailer Roping Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $120 Enter 4 times for a total of 12 partners Capped at an Elite #5 4 Steer Average

Zane Dansie • 801/599-1238 ZD Cattle Company SUPERLOOPER MAGAZINE / 161

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presents

ERA Big Money SHOOT-OUT JUly 26-27, 2014 Hugo, OK

elite roping association

Saturday, JUly 26, 2014 90% Payback on all ERA Ropings!

ERA FINALS Spots Awarded to Average Winners of the Shoot-Outs!

Enter 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#7 Pick 1, Draw 2 for $100/roper • 3-steer Capped at an Elite #4 • Enter 4x

#9 Pick 1, Draw 2 for $90/roper • 3-steer Capped at an Elite #5 • Enter 4x

#10 ERA ROPING $150/roper • 4-steer • Enter 4x #11 ERA SHOOT-OUT ROPING $250/roper 4-steer • Enter 4x • Capped at 80 teams Check Out This ERA Payout!

Sunday, july 27, 2014 Enter at 10:00 a.m. • Rope at 11:00 a.m.

#9 ERA ROPING $150/roper • 4-steer • Enter 4x #10 ERA SHOOT-OUT ROPING $250/roper • 4-steer • Enter 4x • Capped at 80 teams

#13

ERA SHOOT-OUT ROPING

$250/roper • 4-steer • Enter 4x • Capped at 50 teams

#15

ERA SHOOT-OUT ROPING

$250/roper • 4-steer • Enter 4x • Capped at 50 teams

JOIN US IN TULSA AUGUST 2-3, 2014 We will be using this exact format and ropings.

Come on out to the TULSA RV RANCH and rope with the ERA for huge payouts!

Contact Bryce Herden for more information • 406.671.6627

ERA Shoot-out 80 team Payout

Go Round $2,000 $1,000 Average 1st $10,000 2nd $8,000 3rd $7,000 4th $5,000 5th $3,000 1st 2nd

Upcoming ERA Ropings July 26-27 Hugo, OK August 2-3 Tulsa, OK www.eliteroping.com TRIAD numbers only

Every roper in ERA Roping must purchase a $30 ERA card which will go toward prizes to top ropers at the end of the year.

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50

Buckles

Sunday August 3rd 2014 Somervell County Expo Glen Rose, Texas 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th

Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles

#8 With a #4 Elite Cap

Pick 1 Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150 Enter 6 Times for 18 Runs

50 50 Call in to Pre Enter Monday July 28th from 5PM- 10PM Books Reopen Sunday at 7:30 AM Close at 8:30 Am Rope at 9:00 AM

50 Buckles 50 Buckles 50 Buckles 50 Buckles 50 Buckles 50 Buckles

50 Buckles 50 Buckles 50 Buckles 50 Buckles 50 Buckles 50 Buckles

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BATTLE IN THE B RAZOS August 23-24, 2014 T PRODUCTIONS

Brazos County Expo Complex 5827 Leonard St. H Bryan, TX SATURDAY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

WARM UP ROPING CAP

INFINITY TRAILER ROPING CAP

#10 • #6ELITE

Books Open 8:00 a.m. • Close 9:30 a.m.

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 • $140/Roper 3 Head • PA 1 Limited to 100 Entered Teams

#12 • NO

Saturday: Books Open 10:00 a.m.

Close at 12:30 p.m. • Roper at 1:00 p.m.

Sunday: Roping Starts at 9:00 a.m.

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 • $200/Roper 2 AVERAGE You may enter 7 times for a total of 21 runs SADDLES & LOTS OF CASH 1st $3,500 + Buckles 3 Head • PA 1 2nd $3,000 + Buckles Only 250 entered teams will be taken for Sunday 38 M 3rd $2,000 + Buckles O Pre-Enter with Tonya at 979.922.9696 CUST ES 4th $1,500 + Buckles BUCKL Pre-entry books open Saturday, August 16, 2014 5th $1,000 + Buckles PRIZES at 11:00 a.m. / close when roping is filled GUARANTEED 6th $800 + Buckles Current TRIAD numbers ONLY • VISA, Mastercard & 7th-10th $500 + Buckles Discover accepted for Pre-entry (3% charge) PAYOUT BASED ON 100 ENTERED TEAMS Top 75 teams to Short Round • Points through 25 places in Average. Three points for Fastest Time in Short Round.

Two points to 2nd Fastest Time in Short Round.

Upcoming Events Sept.0 6 Sept. 20-21 Oct. 04 Oct. 18-19 Nov. 01

Beeville Glen Rose Beeville Glen Rose Beeville

two 3-horse slant infinity aluminum trailers To the High Point Header & Heeler of Saturday & Sunday Trailer Roping AVERAGE

Produced by: T PRODUCTIONS Tonya M. Barina 979.922.9696 Ryan Ringelstein 210.355.7123 168 / JULY 2014

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

Cash + Cash + Cash + Cash + Cash + Cash + Cash +

Saddles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles Buckles

GREAT C A & SHORTTLE BARRIERT

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THE DADDY ROUND 8

5 World Series Qualifiers, Cactus Saddle, Buckles, Pads, Rope Bags, Bailey Hats & Lots of Cash!

July 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2014 Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, Wyoming THURSDAY, JULY 17

SATURDAY, July 19

Books Open 7:00 a.m. • Close 8:00 a.m. • Rope 8:30 a.m. #15 • 80% PAYBACK NO AGE LIMIT AND NO CAPS $150/roper • Enter 2x • 4 Head, Progressive after one #13 Super 7 Header with #12 Incentive NO AGE LIMIT AND NO CAPS 80% PAYBACK! $64,000 Payout Based On 100 Teams! $400/roper • Enter 4x PROGRESSIVE AFTER ONE - Incentive paid on 6 steers #13 Slide Muley Roping Slide up to highest # team & down to #11 & below NO AGE LIMIT AND NO CAPS Pick 1, draw 1 or draw both for $150/roper Enter 3x for a total of 6 partners • 2/3 Payback 4 Head, Progressive after one

Books Open 7:00 a.m. • Close 8:00 a.m. • Rope 8:30 a.m. #10 World Series $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at a #6 Heeler Must be 21 years old #9 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at an Elite #5 Heeler No draw, must have a partner Must be 21 years old #10 Slide Muley Roping Slide up to #11 & down to #9 & below NO AGE LIMIT AND NO CAPS Pick 1, draw 1 or draw both for $120/roper Enter 3x for a total of 6 partners • 2/3 Payback 3 Head, Progressive after one

FRIDAY, July 18

Books Open 7:00 a.m. • Close 8:00 a.m. • Rope 8:30 a.m. #9 Cash Roping • 70% PAYBACK Capped at an Elite #5 • NO AGE LIMIT $100/roper • Enter 3x • Pick or draw Maynard Buckles to 1st Bailey Hat Certificates to 2nd #8 Bonus Roping Capped at an Elite #4 • Enter 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 partners for $180 • You may enter 4x for a total of 12 partners Cut off in first round only • 3 head progressive after 1 NO AGE LIMIT

SUNDAY, July 20

Books Open 7:00 a.m. • Close 8:00 a.m. • Rope 8:30 a.m. #13 World Series $150/roper • Enter 2x • 80% Payback No Cap • Must be 21 years old #12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • 80% Payback No Cap • Must be 21 years old #11 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at an Elite #6 Heeler Must be 21 years oldZ Cash or credit card only for entries! 3% will be added to all credit card fees.

Producers have the right to classify anyone not holding a current USTRC or WSTR card. Producers have the right to make any and all necessary changes.

JX2 Productions Sponsors

WSTR Qualifiers, #15 and 7 Header are 80% PAYBACK Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2014 to participate in WS qualifiers. A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on site, online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older. No age limit or card required in Super 7 Head, the #13 and #10 Muley Ropings, #9 Cash Roping or the #8 Bonus Roping. Classifications powered by TRIAD. Dress code: hat or no hat; ladies, tasteful attire; men, collared shirt with at least 2 buttons.

HOTELS: To guarantee rooms, make reservations early.

NO RV HOOKUPS • generators are welcome STALLS: 50 Indoor stalls $30/night • 100 Outdoor stalls $20/night

Producers: Mandy Wolfe 970.231.8951 John Johnson 423.340.0640 Peter Farner 307.421.7964

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Cactus Saddle to High Point Roper Maynard Buckles to 1st – 5th • Equibrand ESP pads to 6th – 10th • Classic Rope Bags to 11th – 15th • Bailey Hat Certificates to 16th – 20th • Lots of Cash in the Average!

Official WSTR Sponsors

July 18-20, 2014

Southwest Events Center

FRIDAY, JULY 18

Books open 5 - 6 p.m. Rope 6:30 p.m.

Open Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $150/roper, Enter 2x

24 Dalies Rd.

Los Lunas, NM

#15 Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2

SUNDAY, JULY 20

for $150/roper, Enter 2x

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

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Books open 8 - 9 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m. #13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x

#12 World Series Qualifier

$150/roper, Enter 2x, No Cap

#12 Slide

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CASH ONLY

$50/roper, Enter 6x, Pick or Draw $1,000 Cash to High Money Roper

#11 World Series Qualifier

$150/roper, Enter 2x, Capped at an Elite #6 Heeler

#10 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x, Capped at a #6 Heeler

#9 World Series Qualifier

$150/roper, Enter 2x, Capped at an Elite #5 Heeler

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2014 to participate in WS qualifiers. A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on site, online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to A renewing ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD Dress code: hat or no hat; ladies, tasteful attire; men, collared shirt with at least 2 buttons.

CORRIENTE Buckle CO.

For Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 â&#x20AC;˘ Chris Francis 505/429-0164 www.bigdaddyteamroping.com MATHEWS LAND AND CATTLE SPONSORS T&T Trailers Belen, NM

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July 25 - 27, 2014

AMARILLO, TEXAS amarillo national center climate controlled indoor arena FRIDAY, JULY 25

Entries Books open 12 noon Rope 2:00 p.m.

Open $150/roper, Enter 2x, Will Be 80% Payback, No age limit Accepted #15 $150/roper, Enter 2x, The 80% Payback, No age limit #13 World Series Qualifier Night $150/roper, Enter 2x H #13 WS will not start before 6:00 p.m. Before SATURDAY, JULY 26

Books open 7 - 8 a.m. Rope 8:30 a.m. #12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x #11 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x Capped at an Elite #6 Heeler

For Next Day’s Ropings CASH ONLY

#11 Slide Capped at an Elite #6, $100/roper, Enter 2x, Limited to 75 teams SUNDAY, JULY 27

Books open 7 - 8 a.m. Rope 8:30 a.m. #10 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x Capped at a #6 Heeler #9 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x Capped at an Elite #5 Heeler

#8 Pick or Draw

$100/roper, Enter 3x, No age limit Capped at an Elite #4, 3-head, PA 1 Saddles to Average Winners

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2014 to participate in WS qualifiers. A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on site, online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD Dress code: hat or no hat; ladies, tasteful attire; men, collared shirt with at least 2 buttons.

CORRIENTE Buckle CO.

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For Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 • Chris Francis 505/429-0164 www.bigdaddyteamroping.com MATHEWS LAND AND CATTLE SPONSORS T&T Trailers Belen, NM

August 8 - 10, 2014 ALBUQUERQUE, NM bernalillo county sheriff’s posse arena

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Books open 5 - 6 p.m. Rope 6:30 p.m.

Open Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $150/roper, Enter 2x #15 Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2 for $150/roper, Enter 2x

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Books open 7 - 8 a.m. Rope 8:30 a.m. #13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x CASH #12 World Series Qualifier ONLY $150/roper, Enter 2x #11 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x Capped at an Elite #6 heeler

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

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Books open 7 - 8 a.m. Rope 8:30 a.m. #10 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x Capped at a #6 Heeler #9 World Series Qualifier $150/roper, Enter 2x Capped at an Elite #5 Heeler

#8 Pick or Draw

$100/roper, Enter 3x, No age limit Capped at an Elite #4, 3-head, PA 1 Buckles to Average Winners

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 anytime during 2014 to participate in WS qualifiers. A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on site, online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to A renewing ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD Dress code: hat or no hat; ladies, tasteful attire; men, collared shirt with at least 2 buttons.

CORRIENTE Buckle CO.

For Information: Oren Mathews 505/617-0627 • Chris Francis 505/429-0164 www.bigdaddyteamroping.com MATHEWS LAND AND CATTLE SPONSORS T&T Trailers Belen, NM

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Diamond Dia iamond T Pro Productions r ductions pre ro presents r sents re t ts

Pontotoc County Agri-Plex 1710 N. Broadway • Climate Controlled

Ada, OK • July Ad J l 19-20, 19 20 2014

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

JULY 19TH

JULY 20TH

Books open 7:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00

Books open 7:30 a.m. Rope at 9:00

#13 Pick / Draw

#11 World Series Qualifier

No Age Limit • No Cap • $100 per Roper Pick or Draw • Enter Three Times Only Taking 100 Teams

Must be 21 • Capped at an Elite #6 Heeler $150 per Roper • Enter Two Times

#13 World Series Qualifier

Must be 21 • Capped at a 6 Heeler $150 per Roper • Enter Two Times

Must be 21 • No Cap • $150 per Roper Enter Two Times

#12 World Series Qualifier Must be 21 • No Cap • $150 per Roper Enter Two Times

#11 Pick / Draw

No Age Limit • No Cap Pick or Draw • Enter Three Times $100 per Roper

#10 World Series Qualifier

#9 World Series Qualifier Must be 21 • Capped at an Elite #5 Heeler $150 per Roper • Enter Two Times

#9 Pick/Draw

No Age Limit • Capped at an Elite #5 Heeler Pick or Draw $100 per Roper • Enter Three Times

Must be 21 years old or turn 21 any time during 2014 to participate in WSTR Qualifiers. No Age Requirement in Pick/Draw ropings.

A 2014 WSTR Membership or 2014 USTRC Membership is required to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on-site, online, or by calling (505) 898-1755. WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older. Classifications powered by TRIAD.

CASH ONLY! NO CHECKS!

Stalls and RV Hook-ups are available. First come, first served. No reservations.

Watson Team Roping • James Watson • 903-816-0169 Diamond T Productions • Philip Teague • 580-298-7860

Guthrie, Oklahoma Lazy E Arena August 9 - 10, 2014

Saturday, August 9

Enter 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. • CASH ONLY

#13 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x

#12 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x CHURCH ON SUNDAY 8:30 a.m.

Three Strands Ministry

2014 CALENDAR • TBD, OK ......................August 29-31 • TBD, OK .....................November 8-9 www.wstropings.com • Dress code - hat or no hat;

collared shirt.

• Tri-State Productions – Mackey & Kelli Tully - 479.435.2619 A 2014 WSTR membership or 2014 USTRC membership is required to enter. You may purchase your WSTR card on site, online at wstroping.com, or by calling 505.898.1755. WSTR memberships are free to renewing ropers 70 and older.

Classifications powered by TRIAD

Lazy E Arena 9600 Lazy E Dr. Guthrie, OK, US, 73044 2013 PAYOUT $230,000

#11 World Series Qualifier $150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at an Elite #6 heeler Books will not close before 1:00 p.m. for the #11

Saturday Evening

Approx. 4:00 p.m. #5 & Under Pick or Draw - NO AGE LIMIT $150/roper • Enter 3x • 80% Payback

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Sunday, May 11

Enter 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m. • CASH ONLY #10 World Series Qualifier • Capped at a #6 heeler $150/roper • Enter 2x #9 World Series Qualifier • Capped at an Elite #5 heeler $150/roper • Enter 2x #4 & Under Saddle Roping - NO AGE LIMIT Pick or draw for $100/roper • Enter 4x

DFQH Open Regular barrier used Last Qualifier of 2014 for Fees paid to the US Open Shoot-Out Pick or draw for $150/roper • Enter 3x 80% Payback Floor: #6 header, #7 heeler Sunday evening books close at 4:00 p.m. SHARP! NO CHECKS!

Schedule - Results facebook.com/tristate

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NEBRASKA

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

FORMAT

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK JULY 12-13, 2014

BROKEN BOW, NE

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, JULY 12 #13 Slide #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JULY 13

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#11 (with #10 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 12 noon)

2 ARENAS WILL BE USED

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, & #9

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team 1.5 sec. off, #11 & below 3 sec. off. All adjustments after 3rd round. #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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

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

6 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #13, #12 & #11

Location: Custer County Fairgrounds.

Directions: Intersection east of Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 92.

East edge of Broken Bow, NE. Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Co.

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Pump and Pantry Motel 308.872.6842; Gateway Motel 308.872.2478; America’s Best Value Inn 308.872.6428.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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COUSHATTA

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK JULY 18-20, 2014

KINDER, LA

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, JULY 18

SATURDAY, JULY 19

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Open (with #15 Inc.) #13 Handicap

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

25 Trophy Gist Buckles Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Average & Incentive Average winners of the #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus

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/Nonincentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 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/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

Winners of the Jr Looper Divisions

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

Location: Coushatta Pavilion, 777 Coushatta Dr., Kinder, LA. Producer: Steve and 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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Steve or Sherry Judd 601.928.3218 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Coushatta Casino & Resort 800.584.7263. Ask for team roper rates for hotel or chalets.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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COLORADO

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK JULY 18-20, 2014

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

FRIDAY, JULY 18 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 20 9 a.m.

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#15 Handicap #13 Handicap #12 (with #11 Inc.) #12 will not start before 5 p.m.

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

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

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

8 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #15, #13, #12 & #11

Location: Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO. Directions: Take I-25 to exit 141, turn left onto Cimarron Street, turn left onto 8th Street, go 4 blocks and turn right at Lower Gold Camp Road.

Producer: Rope the Rockies / Jeff Smith / Ike and Mary Cox Cattle: C-S Cattle Co.

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

FORMAT

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive) $200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be comput-

er 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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 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/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903; Ike and Mary Cox 660.425.5502; wwwropetherockies.com or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Quality Suites 719.471.8681; Clarion 719.471.8680 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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ALABAMA

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK JULY 25-27, 2014

MONTGOMERY, AL

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, JULY 25

SATURDAY, JULY 26

SUNDAY, JULY 27

Open (with #15 Inc.)

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 3 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

Sponsors:

High Money #7 & Above High Money #5 & #6 High Money #4 & Below Specialty ropings excluded

Ben Atkinson Motors

37 Trophy Gist Buckles

Carpenter’s Insurance

Hot Heels Alabama Farmers Co-op Priester's Pecans F.R.M. Feeds Speedroping.com

Average winners of the #11, #10, & #9 Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, & #9 Average & Incentive Average winners of the #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw Winners of the Jr Looper Divisions

6 Trophy Gist Knivess Average winners of the #15, #13, & #12 Location: W.O. Crawford/Garret Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL Directions: 231 North at Weumpka exit.

Go 4 miles west. Arena is on the right.

Producer: Ed Allen

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/Nonincentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive fter 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 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/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Ed Allen 256.825.8171; 256.749.0541 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Quality Inn 334.270.0099; Sandlewood 334.396.3060 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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WEST ARK

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CLASSIC USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

FORMAT

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK JULY 26-27, 2014

FORT SMITH, AR

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, JULY 26

SUNDAY, JULY 27

#13 Slide

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, & #9

2

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team 1.5 sec. off, #11 & below 3 sec. off. All adjustments a fter 3rd round. #12, #11 #10, #9 $120/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) $120/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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

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

6 Pairs Trophy Gist Spurs Average winners of the #13, #12 & #11

Location: Harper Stadium / Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72904 Directions: From I-40 take I-540 south to Exit 3.

Turn on Hwy. 59 N to Hwy. 64 W and that will take you right to the area. Arena is located at 4400 Midland Blvd., Ft. Smith, AR Producer: Denny and Lynn Flynn

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

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 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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TURQUOISE

presented by A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CHAMPIONSHIPS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK JULY 26-27, 2014 ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, JULY 26 #13 Slide #12 (with #11 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.)

GALLUP, NM SUNDAY, JULY 27 #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included #9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

Navajo Feed and Pawn

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles High Money winner each day (Specialty roping excluded)

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

4 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #13 & #12 Location: Red Rock State Park.

Directions: NM 566, Gallup, NM 87301. From I-40 East, take Exit 33, go 4.5 miles west on frontage road, follow signs to Red Rock State Park.

Producer: Red Rock Roping Productions / Walt Eddy Cattle: Reed and Keith Flake

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

#13 Slide $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team –1.5 sec., #11 & below –3 sec. All adjustments after 3rd round. #12, #11 #10, #9 $120/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4steer, 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) $120/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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $120/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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $150/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 requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Walt Eddy 505.879.6181 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: El Rancho 505.863.9311; Red Roof Inn 505.722.7765; Comfort Inn & Suites 505.863.3445; La Quinta 505.722.2233.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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DALLY

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

FOR DINOSAURS USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

FORMAT

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK AUGUST 2-3, 2014

VERNAL, UT

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#13 Handicap

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles High Money #6 and above roper of the weekend High Money Elite #5 and below roper of the weekend Specialty ropings excluded

31 Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9 Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

4

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/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/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

Average & Incentive Average winners of the #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw Winners of the Jr Looper Divisions

6 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12 Location: Western Fair Park, 302 East 200 South, Vernal, Utah Producer: C&C Roping Productions Cattle: C-S Cattle Company

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Bill Cornia 435.793.5035 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Weston Plaza 435.789.9550 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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THE ISLAND

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK AUGUST 7-10, 2014

KAMUELA, HI

THURS., AUG. 7 2 p.m.

FRI., AUG. 8 9 a.m.

SAT., AUG. 9 9 a.m.

SUN., AUG. 10 9 a.m.

#15 Slide Warm-Up Roping Books open at 1 p.m., Rope at 2 p.m.

5-steer, progressive after 1, $125/roper, enter 4 times

#15 Handicap

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

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

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

• Open (with #15 Inc.) 12 noon Saturday Kids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

Cowboy Church 7:30 a.m.

Sunday

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:30 a.m.)

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER MULEY CATTLE WILL BE USED

8 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the Open, #15, #13 & #12

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

2014 Island Finale Special NFTR Qualifier Guaranteed 2013 National Flex Earnings of $6,000 to teams placing 1st - 3rd place Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 1st - 3rd place Average winners and Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus 1st - 5th place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

Location: Z Bar Ranch at Hale Kea Arena, 65 1410 Kawaihae Rd., Kamuela, Hawaii.

Directions: Arena is located right at the 58 mile marker.

Producer: Zanga Schutte Cattle: Shaw Aguiar (Muley cattle) UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

FORMAT

5

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

Open (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/ Nonincentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $80/roper. Enter 4 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 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/ Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/ Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Zanga Schutte 808.960.7772 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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JIMMI JO MONTERA WIFE, MOTHER AND CHAMPION HEELER

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MID ATLANTIC

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

CLASSIC USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK AUGUST 1-3, 2014

TAYLORSVILLE, NC

FRIDAY, AUG. 1

SATURDAY, AUG. 2

SUNDAY, AUG. 3

6 p.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

NTRL/USTRC Affiliate Warmup Roping. See NTRL Section for more information.

#13 Slide

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.) Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included #11 (with #10 Inc.) #10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 31 Fancy Trophy Gist Buckles Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9 Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, & #9

FORMAT

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#13 Slide $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #15 team +3 sec., #14 team +1.5 sec., #13 team straight time, #12 team 1.5 sec. off, #11 & below 3 sec. off. All adjustments after 3rd round. #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/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 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 $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

Average & Incentive Average winners of the #12 Gold Plus & #10 Gold Plus 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw Winners of the Jr Looper Divisions

4 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the #13 & #12

Location: H & H Arena Directions: 533 Ned Herman Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681 Producer: JX2 Productions Event Info: JX2 Productions, John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002

UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

For other reservations call Terry Key 865.256.1836.

40 indoor stalls, No RVs - generators welcome Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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CENTRAL STATES

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

SHOWDOWN USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:

FORMAT

$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect

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

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK AUGUST 15-17, 2014

LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO

FRIDAY, AUG. 15

SATURDAY, AUG. 16

SUNDAY, AUG. 17

2 p.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

#15 Handicap

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

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

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

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10, & #9

3

ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY

#15 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 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/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

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

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

Location: National Equestrian Center Directions: 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO Producer: Herb Snow Cattle: C-S Cattle Company Event Info: Herb Snow 217.452.7551, 217.473.3236 or USTRC office 254.968.0002

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Hotels: Holiday Inn Express 636.300.4844, 1175 Technology Dr., O’Fallon, MO; Wingate 636.329.8503 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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PINE COUNTRY

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK AUGUST 15-17, 2014

FLAGSTAFF, AZ

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY FRIDAY, AUG. 15

SATURDAY, AUG. 16

SUNDAY, AUG. 17

Open (with #15 Inc.) #13 Handicap

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

#12 (with #11 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#15 Handicap

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

#9 (with #8 Inc.) #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

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

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

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

8 Trophy Gist Knives Average winners of the Open, #15, #13 & #12

Location: Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds Directions: Three miles south of I-40 on I-17, exit 337 Producer: USTRC Cattle: Reed & Keith Flake

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 (with #15 Incentive) $150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points #15 Handicap $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $120/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $120/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) $120/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $120/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4) $150/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 requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels: Amerisuites 928.774.8042, 2455 S. Beulah Blvd.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

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CHISHOLM TRAIL

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

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)

GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK AUGUST 22-24, 2014

ENID, OK

FRIDAY, AUG. 22

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

SUNDAY, AUG. 24

12 noon

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)

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

#10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included

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

#9 (with #8 Inc.)

#11 (with #10 Inc.)

#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

#10 (with #9 Inc.)

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

2 ARENAS WILL BE USED

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER 8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

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

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

Location: Chisholm Trail Pavilion Directions: Located at the Garfield County Fairgrounds at 111 West Purdue in Enid, OK. Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle Company

THIS IS YOUR USTRC

FORMAT

3

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 • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 1.5 sec. off • #13 & under team - 3 sec. off #13 Handicap $100/roper. Enter 3 times • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 1.5 sec. off • #11 & under team - 3 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/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings Gold Plus #10 capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Incentive) $100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Nonincentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Average teams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings #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.

Current coggins may be requested.

2014 USTRC membership or 2014 WSTR membership required before you rope.

USTRC membership may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2014 season.

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, Lauren Hardman.

Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002 Hotels:Comfort Inn 580.234.1200; Hampton Inn & Suites 580.234.4600 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570 UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport For more information visit ustrc.com

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2014 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

2014 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

Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus Members 25 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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

$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 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 25 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 1) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

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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

#15, #13 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries) 4-head Average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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 Producer Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw)

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

$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 – $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) Top 30 qualified teams to short round. No team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

2014 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

Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head #15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Producer 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 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Producer Option 1

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 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $120 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

Producer Option 2 $150 per roper 3-head Average

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Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 1) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 3) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $120 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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

Producer 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

Producer Option 2 $150 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

#15, #13 $120 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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 $120 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

2014 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

Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head # 15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

maximum of one entry #15 Incentive 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head Progressive after 1-head 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 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 1) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings -

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 2) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 Producer 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

$100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11

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and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot Outs \ $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot Outs \ $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings Top 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9 $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 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) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Producer 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

Producer Option 2 $150 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

2014 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

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Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head # 15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Producer 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 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

$100 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13 $100 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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

Gold Plus #12 with #10 Incentive

#12, #11, #10 and #9

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (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

$100 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 1) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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

Producer 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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 2)

Producer Option 2

The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries)

$150 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

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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

2014 Format 5 Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optional roping for the Producer.

Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Producer Option 1 $150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries) 5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head # 15 Incentive Progressive after 1-head 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Producer 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.CO 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 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (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

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 1) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 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 #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 1st – 3rd Main Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings 1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #10 with #9 Incentive (Producer Option 2) The Incentive payout will be based on the percentage of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse Gold Plus Members 25 and Older Enter 3 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 3 Entries) $100 per roper 4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head #9 Incentive Progressive after 1 Capped at Elite #5 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) 4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round #11 and below team will receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd 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)

team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Producer 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

Producer Option 2 $150 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 partner

Draw-In Option (For all Formats) Need a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-In Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder Pick or Draw any combination of partners.

Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions (#15-#9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements. #15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler #13 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler #12 (#11 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #6 Heeler #11 (#10 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler #10, Capped at an Elite #6, (#9 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler # 9, Capped at an Elite #5, (#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 #10 Gold Plus, Capped at an Elite #5, (with #9 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header and #3 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 Flex Earnings Option 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and be eligible for only ½ of the prize money up to $1000 and forfeit any prizes and Flex Earnings Option 3 — Decline the extra run

Top 30 Qualified teams to short round. No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn together and a #7

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US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Season Dates: Begins November 1, 2013 and ends October 31, 2014.

All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count.

Qualification to the 2013 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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National Finals Open Preliminary Points Count For Current Season 1st - 20 points 2nd - 18 points 3rd - 16 points 4th - 14 points 5th - 12 points 6th - 10 points 7th - 8 points 8th - 6 points 9th - 4 points 10th - 2 points

• Points Only for: #7 and above headers; #8 and above heelers. Points do not carry over from season to season.

• Ropers must qualify to Short-Round to be eligible for points.

• Point ties will be broken on money won at season end.

• 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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US Open Championships Points count for current year standings 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.

USTRC Members Can Participate in the Chrysler Affiliate Rewards Program

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he special Chrysler Affiliate Rewards Program is a very restricted program with a tremendous benefit to the members of the USTRC. The Chrysler Affiliate Rewards is offering members the Preferred Price* (1% below factory invoice) when purchasing or leasing select new Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicles. Combine this with current incentives and you could save thousands of dollars off the MSRP!**

Here’s How To Participate In The Affiliate Awards Program: Members of the USTRC can get the Preferred Price by first obtaining a control number.

To obtain your unique control number, members will use the USTRC company code (D88562) when you visit the www.chrysleraffiliates.com web site or by calling Chrysler Affiliate Rewards Program Headquarters at (888)-444-4321 Option 2. Or you can call Ram Rodeo at (641) 684-6000. Then they will fax or e-mail your unique Control Number.

Once you have obtained your Control Number, take it along with your membership card and marriage license or similar documentation showing a relationship to the member, to any participating U.S. Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or Ram dealership or FIAT Studio and request the Preferred Price.

After the dealership verifies your Control Number, you can choose from any select new Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle. *The Preferred Price is the maximum amount you will be charged by a participating U.S. dealer for an eligible vehicle. See dealer for details. A $75 administration fee applies. Offer valid for up to 2 (two) Chrysler Group LLC vehicles per calendar year. The Dodge Viper and all SRT models are not currently eligible for this program. Not all incentives may be available, as they vary by region and residency of buyer. See dealer for complete details. **Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes destination, tax, title and registration fees. Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license by Chrysler Group LLC. 198 / JULY 2014

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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H

Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . .133

Hatco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Ariat International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

B

Priefert Farm, Ranch and Rodeo Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .33

USTRC Formats 2014 . . . . . . . . .194-198 USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 USTRC Membership

Horse Craft Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Q

Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-77 USTRC National Finals

B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . . .51

USTRC National Finals . . . . . . . . .72-73

Battle In The Brazos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

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R

USTRC One Million Added . . . . . . . . . .70

Boxcar Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

J X 2 Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .166-167

Ram Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

USTRC Regionals

Brother In Law Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164-165

Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 189

Eastern Regional Finals . . . . . . . .54-55

K

Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . .130

High Plains Regional Finals . . . . .64-65

Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

Lone Star Regional Finals . . . . . .60-61

Rockin' R Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Regional Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53

C Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

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Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3

Regionals Preliminary Entry Form . . .67

Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

LCI Livestock

Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . .143

Regionals Shoot-Out Entry Form . . . .68

Classic Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 169

Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Southeast Regional Finals . . . . . .62-63

Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99, 171

L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Royal Horn Wrap Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . .143

Southwest Regional Finals . . . . . .58-59

Computer Software

Lazy E Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154-155

Western States

For Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Lil' Blue Heeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

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Corriente Buckle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Jeff Smith Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .151

USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Lucky J Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

USTRC US Invitational . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . .98

Regional Finals . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57

Crooked Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

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Crossfire Productions . . . . . . . . .152-153

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino . . . . . . . . .25

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M & R Roping Productions . . . . . . . . .156

TLC Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . .143

D

Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203

Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . .141

D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Merk Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

WSTR Events:

Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . .142

Triangle Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Diamond T Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Tru Roping Production . . . . . . . . . . . .149

JX2 Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

E Elite Roping Association . . . . . . . . . . .162 Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133, 139

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Equibrand / Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

National Roper’s Supply . . . . . .6, 69, 143

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National Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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FarmTek, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Roping League . . . . . . . . . . . .144-147

Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . .158-159

Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . .175-177 Tri State Championships . . . . . . . . . .179 World Series

Alabama Championships . . . . . . . . .184 Central States Showdown . . . . . . . .191

of Team Roping . . . . . . . . . .172-173

Chisholm Trail Classic . . . . . . . . . . .193

Western Horseman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Flatland Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

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Colorado Championships . . . . . . . . .183

Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . .135

Forty Plus

Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School . .143

Coushatta Championships . . . . . . . .182

Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204

Outlaw Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Dally for Dinasaurs . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Team Roping Championships . . . . . .148

Mid Atlantic Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

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Nebraska Championships . . . . . . . .181

XIT Rangers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Roger Peters

Pine Country Classic . . . . . . . . . . . .192

Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .21

Livestock Insurers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .142

The Island Championships . . . . . . . .188

Z

Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping . . . . . .163

Philipp Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

West Ark Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

ZD Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160-161

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