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6 Timed Event Championships10 USCRA Events –

Tejas, Rocking B and Spring Classic

COVER PHOTO: Daniel Green finished the grueling five round (25 Runs) at the Timed EventChampionships in 313.6 seconds to win $50,000 at title of Timed Event ChampionshipsPhoto Courtesy of Photography by Phifer - rodeobum.com

CORRECTION: The March 2013 cover photo was of Danny Stephens -Photo Courtesy of Cowgirl at Heart Photography

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ith a crack in his voice andtears in his eyes, Daniel

Green talked to his wife,Shawnda, who was home inOakdale, California. “We did it,”he said. “I love you so much. Imiss you. I wish you were here tosee this.” On Sunday afternoon,Green clinched his third TimedEvent Championship title in the17 years he’s been competing atthis unique competition. Hefinished the rugged 25-run contestwith a cumulative time of 313.6

seconds to claim the top prize. Inall, he’ll leave the Lazy E Arenawith $52,000.

“Mission accomplished,” saidGreen, 40, who also won in 2002and 2008. “It wasn’t perfect byany means. Many times it’s not,but that’s the Timed EventChampionship. It’s adapt, adjustand overcome. It’s the guy thatperseveres, and I just kept mymind set. These kids were comingin here and roping fast, and I justkept solid. I’ve been here enough

to know.”Green worked through the last

of the five-round competition in76.0 seconds, his slowest round ofthe weekend. But it secured thecoveted title and the $50,000 topprize – he also added $2,000 forfinishing eighth in the fastest-round aspect of the contest.Green’s 313.6 was 30.3 secondsfaster than the runner-up PaulDavid Tierney, the son of four-time world champion Paul Tierneyfrom Oral, South Dakota – theyoungest of the three Tierneys inthe mix earned $25,000.

“It feels awesome to win thatkind of money,” Paul DavidTierney said, explaining that’s thelargest check he’s received incompetition. “That’ll make thingsa lot easier now.”

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Paul David Tierney claimed thenumber two position of the 5-roundAverage with a 25-head total of 343.9seconds. He took home $25,000 for hiswork at the Lazy E Arena.

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in rodeo are invited to compete inthe challenge, which justconcluded its 29th year. Eachcompetes in all five disciplines,team roping-heading, team roping-heeling, tie-down roping, steerwrestling and steer roping. Overthe course of the three days,contestants competed 25 times.Money is paid out in aggregate,

paying the cowboys with the topeight cumulative scores, and alsoin the fastest rounds.

Trevor Brazile is the only six-time winner in Timed EventChampionship history. He placedthird in this year’s event, earning$15,000 for that feat. But he alsoposted the fastest go-round,completed in 44.3 seconds during

the third performance to addanother $10,000 to his wallet.

“Usually if things are goinggood, I’m not trying to get that,”said Brazile, who has earned thetop round prize six times in hiscareer. “If things are going good,then I’m just being steady.”

That was the key for Green.Not only did he claim his third


Daniel Green finished the grueling five round(25 runs) at the Timed Event Championships in

313.6 seconds to win $50,000 and the title of Timed Event Championships.

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title, he was one of three pastchampions to finish in the topfour of this year’s event: Brazilein third, and five-time titlist K.C.Jones of Burlington, Wyoming, in fourth.

“If I beat the course, then notall of them are going to beat me,”Green said. “I’ve never been beatby someone here if I feel like I

beat the course. The course is thetoughest competition.”

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Early (round 3) in the five roundevent, Timed Event Championshipsfirst-timers Trell Etbauer ofGoodwell, Oklahoma was numberone in the Average with Dustin Birdof Cut Bank, Montana right behindhim in the number two spot.

The 17-time PRCA WorldChampion, Trevor Brazile postedthe fastest go-round of this year’sevent with a 44.3-second round. Itwas the second fastest go-round inthe 29-year history of the TimedEvent Championship, second onlyto his own record run of 43.5seconds in 2006.

Arena Record Bonus - 2013 was arecord braking year as Jade Corkillset the new arena record in theheeling competition with a 4.3seconds run

Though he doesn’t wrestle steersvery often, Trevor Brazile posted afast run in round 3. His 4.0-secondsteer wrestling run, tied Clayton Hassfor the fastest of this year’s event

Two-time and reigning PRCA WorldChampion header Chad Masters islikely out of the competition formuch of this season. Members ofthe Lazy E Sports medicine crewreported that he suffered a seriousknee injury in round 2 in the steerwrestle event. Jade Corkill struck the 2013 Timed Event Championships field of

ropers with an arena record, a 4.3 second heeling run.

New-comer to the Timed Event Championships, Trell Etbauer was at one time leadingthe Average race. He slipped to 7th when the dust settled with a 25-head total of 364.8seconds that yielded him $4,500 in cash.

Final Results$153,000 PurseAverage1. Daniel Green, 313.6 seconds on 25 runs,$50,000; 2. Paul David Tierney, 343.9, $25,000;3. Trevor Brazile, 352.4, $15,000; 4. K.C. Jones,354.1, $10,000; 5. Jess Tierney, 361.7, $7,500;6. Russell Cardoza, 362.6, $5,000; 7. TrellEtbauer, 364.8, $4,500; 8. Erich Rogers, 375.1, $3,000

Fastest Go-Round1. Trevor Brazile, 44.3 seconds, $10,000; 2. KyleLockett, 46.5, $6,000; 3. Clayton Hass, 49.6,$5,000; 4. Clay Smith, 50.1, $4,000; 5. JessTierney, 50.5, $3,000; 6. Daniel Green 51.0, $2,000

Arena Record BonusJade Corkill, 4.3 seconds in heeling, $3,000

Overall Money1. Daniel Green, $52,000; 2. Paul David Tierneyand Trevor Brazile, $25,000; 4. Jess Tierney,$10,500; 5. K.C. Jones, $10,000; 6. KyleLockett, $6,000; 7. Russell Cardoza and ClaytonHass, $5,000; 9. Trell Etbauer, $4,500; 10. ClaySmith, $4,000; 11. Erich Rogers and JadeCorkill, $3,000


Trevor Brazile finished third in the aggregate towin $15,000, as well as another $10,000 forthe fasted round of the 2013 event.

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he USCRA is blowing into the newseason this Spring. They hosted

several events over the past monthincluding the Tejas Championships inBulverde, Texas, the Spring Classic inGiddings, Texas and wrapped up theRocking B Saddle Series in Oklahoma.Each roping increases the money paidout already this year from the USCRAadding to the rankings of the USCRAWorld Championship race!

The Tejas roping was a great eventand ropers flocked to the event,hosted just outside San Antonio, for achance to claim some of this year’spayout. The USCRA and the TejasRodeo Arena rolled out the red carpetto those who entered up with notonly a top-notch event, but a chance

to sit back and enjoy the February 23event at the on site steak house and bar.

Four saddles were awarded at thefinal day of the Rockin B USCRAroping at Sharber Arena in Oklahoma.The March 4 event handed out thegrand prizes to Brian Zorger in the EERoping, Freddy Vest in the 00 Roping,John Denny in the 00 Select Ropingand Joseph Porter who took home the#1 Roping trophy saddle.Congratulations to all of these ropersand to everyone who competed andenjoyed the Rockin B Saddle series.

One of the biggest ropings so farthis season, the Spring Classic inGiddings, proved yet again to be ahotspot for ropers. Acting almost like

the official kickoff event for manyropers, the Spring Classic held at theLCSP Arena, once again welcomed ahost of ropers in every division andpaid out lots of cash, including $4,000in added money. The event includedlots action with the 3 full rounds and2-short round format. Ropers had achance to fill their pockets full of cash in each of the five rounds andthe Average.

The USCRA is off to a great startthis season and ropers everywhere arethe ones benefiting from the greatpayouts and fun of each USCRAevent. So if you haven’t attended aUSCRA event yet this season, get amove on and get in the middle of theexcitement only the USCRA offers!

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Larry Becker - Average Winner of theSpring Classic 00 Roping

James Girard - Average Winner ofthe Spring Classic 00 Select Roping

Chad Boggs - Average Winner of theSpring Classic #1 Roping

Jerome Klawinsky - Average Winner of the Spring Classic EE RopingRussell Moore in the 00 Roping at theUSCRA Tejas Chamionships

USCRA Spring ClassicMarch 2-3, 2013Giddings, TexasEE Roping 38 Ropers$1,000 BonusRound 1 1. Scott Collins, 1104, $220; 2. JamesSeeman, 12.41, $185; 3. Randy Roberts, 12.55,$150; 4. Frank Johnson, 13.96, $110; 5. AaronMatthijetzRound 2 1. Billy Thompson, 11.3, $220; 2. BrianBatchler, 12.13, $185; 3. Scott Collins, 12.63,$150; 4. Cleo Hearn, $110; 5. Neilon ReitzRound 3 1. Ricky Peoples, 9.84, $220; 2. ScottCollins, 10.22, $155; 3. Dewayne Thomas, 12.63,$150; 4. Troy Carr, 12.62, $110; 5. Cody Parks,19.29, $75Short Round 1 1. Billy Thompson, 11.13, $205; 2.Aaron Matthijetz, 11.25, $140Short Round 2 1. Billye Thompson, 10.80, $205;2. Frank Johnson, 12.12, $140Average (5-Head) 1. Jerome Klawinsky, 84.04,$605; 2. Bob Haygood, 88.78, $505; 3. BillyeThompson, 51.96/4, $405; 4. Scott Collins,55.45/4. $305; 5. Frank Johnson, 56.34/4, $205Bonus Winner - Jerome Klawinsky00 Roping 25 Ropers$250 BonusRound 1 1. Walter Johnson, 11.80, $195; 2.Stephen Perry, 12.05, $145; 3. Larry Becker, 12.25,$95; 4. Bo Adams, 12.31, $50Round 2 1. Russell Moore, 10.16, $195; 2. LarryBecker, 10.69, $145; 3. Joe Morris, 11.99, $95; 4.Doug Hough, 12.5, $50Round 3 1. Joe Morris, 10.31, $195; 2. LaramiePhillips, 12.01, $145; 3. Alton Lee, 13.55, $95; 4.Bo Adams, 14.29, $50Short Round 1 1. Larry Becker, 12.61, $135; 2.Alton Lee, 13.75, $90Short Round 2 1. Bo Adams, 11.38; 2. SteveKolle, 12.92, $90Average (5-Head) 1. Larry Becker, 77.90, $530; 2.Rock Stephens, 82.61, $400; 3. Russell Moore,83.16, $265; 4. Steve Kolle, 83.55, $135Bonus Winner - Larry Becker00 – Selecet Roping 39 Ropers$2,000 BonusRound 1 1. Dakota Felton, 10.89, $230; 2. Danny

Stephens, 11.79, $190; 3. Greg Modesctte, 13.10,$150; 4. Mark Holcomb, 13.28, $115; 5. JamesGirard, 13.42, $75Round 2 1. Danny Stephens, 10.75, $230; 2.Tannor Green, 11.52, $190; 3. Devante Wolford,12.33, $150; 4. James Girard, 12.36, $115; 5.Keith Fewell, 12.87. $75Round 3 1. Mitch McMillian, 10.28, $230; 2. RileyLambert, 10.39, $190; 3. Carl Cox, 10.44; $150; 4.Riley Lambert, 10.73. $115; 5. Ty Harris, 11.06, $75Short Round 1 1. Mark Holcomb, 11.42, $210; 2.Sy Felton, 12.92, $140Short Round 2 1. James Girard, 9.68, $210; 2.Mitch McMillian, 11.46, $140Average (5-Head) 1. James Girard, 66.35, $620;2. Mitch McMillian, 73.58, $520; 3. Eddy Smith,74.26, $445; 4. Greg Modesctte, 74.71, $310; 5.Mark Holcomb, 76.31, $205Bonus Winner - James Girard#1 Roping 32 Ropers$750 BonusRound 1 1. Wayne Dabbs, 9.66, $250; 2. ChadBoggs, 10.74, $185; 3. Rick McLemore, 11.04,$125; 4. Cole Bolton, 11.11, $60Round 2 1. Cole Bolton, 9.73, $250; 2. RudyBallord, 9.92, $185; 3. Chad Boggs, 9.94, $125; 4.Ryan Rule, 10.25, $60Round 3 1. Wayne Dobbs, 9.16, $250; 2. RandyCross, 9.64, $185; 3. Wyatt Duran, 9.68, $125; 4.Chad Boggs, 10.56, $60Short Round 1 1. Guy Yarbrough, 9.84, $175; 2.Chad Boggs, 10.82, $115Short Round 2 1. Wyatt Duncan, 9.09, $175; 2.Kelly Wampler, 9.99, $115Average (5-Head) 1. Chad Boggs, 56.21, $685; 2.Kelly Wampler, 57.78, $510; 3. Guy Yarbrough,60.12, $340; 4. Cole Bolton, 63.21, $170Bonus Winner - Chad Boggs

Rockin B USCRA Saddle Series4 of 4 – Saddles AwardedSeries Saddle WinnersEE Roping - Brian Zorger00 Roping - Freddy Vest00 Select Roping - John Denny#1 Roping - Joseph Porter

Rockin B Saddle SeriesKonowa, OklahomaSharber ArenaMarch 2, 2013EE RopingRound 1 1. Brady Denny, 13.34, $130; 2. ClayThompson, 13.84, $115; 3. Gary Baugh, 15.91, $80Round 2 1. Gayle Jack, 13.47, $130; 2. BradyDenney, 14.07, $115; 3. Colton Cargill, 15.15, $80Round 3 1. David Foster, 12.47, $130; 2. GordonWhite, 13.15, $115; 3. Bob Hawkins, 13.67, $80Average (3- Head) 1. Brian Zorger, 53.26, $265;2. Brady Denney, 27.41/2, $230; 3. David Foster,27.75/2, $16500 RopingRound 1 1. Freddy Vest, 11.12, #170; 2. TannerHawkins, 13.51, $115Round 2 1. Freddy Vest, 11.73, $170; 2. TannerHawkins, 12.79, $115Round 3 1. Kevin Bartley, 11.21, $170; 2.Harlon Brown, 11.91, $115Average (3-Head) 1. Freddy Vest, 35.35, $335;2. Tanner Hwakins, 33.32, $22500 Select RopingRound 1 1. John Denney, 10.01, $145; 2. JustinWimberly, 10.29, $130; 3. Jeyden Miller, 10.63, $95Round 2 1. Calgary Smith, 9.87, $145; 2. JustinWimberly, 10.68, $130; 3. Bill Akin, 11.39, $95Round 3 1. John Denney, 9.75, $145; 2. CalgarySmith, 10.01, $130; 3. Randy Jones, 10.06, $95Average (3-Head) Justin Wimberly, 31.84, $395;2. John Denney, 33.29, $260; 3. Bill Akins,35.64, $185#1 RopingRound 1 1. Randy Davis, 10.43, $145; 2. WyattMugli, 11.41, $130; 3. Rick McLemora, 11.68, $95Round 2 1. Joseph Porter, 9.73, $145; 2. TroyPierce, 10.03, $130; 3. Nick T., 10.78, $95Round 3 1. Joseph Porter, 9.47, $145; 2. WyattMugli, 9.75, $130; 3. Chad Boggs, 9.96, $95Average (3-Head) 1. Wyatt Mugli, 32.16, $395;2. Joseph Porter, 32.28, $260; 3. Jay Carrol,35.24, $185


Greg Moddesette in the 00-Select Roping at theUSCRA Tejas Chamionships

Ricky Peoples in the EE Roping at the USCRATejas Chamionships

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February 9, 2013Purcell, OK

February 23-24, 2013Bulverde, TX

March 2-3, 2013Giddings, TX

March 2, 2013Purcell, OK

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April 20-21, 2013Giddings, TX

May 4-5, 2013Giddings, TX

May 25-26, 2013Giddings, TX

June 15-16, 2013Giddings, TX

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July 20-21, 2013Giddings, TX

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CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

8th Annual

May 3 - 5, 2013Diamond T Arena • Denton, TexasGate Charge Saturday $10/person Sunday $5/person

Friday, May 3Draw Pot Team Roping5:30 p.m. books openRope at 6:30 p.m.

Computer will draw 3 partners4-head progressive

$100/roper • Enter 2 times$1,500 added moneylimited to 300 teams

Books open: April 28-296:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Call in: secretaryNo messages please. Cash entries only

940/391-3641

Walk-ups accepted until 1 hour beforeroping starts – $25 late charge.

Call 940/484-6101 for stallreservations & RV hook-ups

Saturday, May 48:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers

9:00 a.m.Open Girl’s Breakaway

& Men 65+$1,000 added money

2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $250

10:30 a.m. - Books close and paidOpen Tie Down

Limited to 60 ropers11:00 a.m. - Introduction of Ropers

$2,000 added money2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $350

Sunday, May 58:30 a.m. Introduction of Ropers

12 & Under Tie DownSaddle to Average Winner


10:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers11:00 a.m.



1:00 p.m. Introduction of Ropers2:00 p.m.



Bits to Average

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In Memory of Gordie Moore

Vendors welcomeCall for information940/391-6198

Directions to Diamond T Arena: From I-35 North, take exit for Loop 288E. Follow Loop 288 3.3 miles and exit at FM 428. Turn left at FM 428/E. Sherman Dr. Go approximately 0.7 mile, arena is on the right at 6900 E. Sherman Dr.

For more information contact Dianne Moore 940/391-6198 or Joe Bob Panell 817/925-8093

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TimberMooreNFR Qualifier

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April 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2013

Produced by WAYNE NEEDHAM,

ucroping.comFor Classifications,

email to: [email protected]

YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR EVERYTHING WESTERN!EXTENDED JOE’S BOOT SHOP HOURS:

FRI. & SAT. 9AM-7PM

YOUR TICKET COULD WIN YOU A

$500 JOE’S BOOT SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE!

TICKETS TO SUNDAY EVENTS:

$10 GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY

BUY A PAIR OF BOOTS @ JOE’S BOOT SHOP -

GET A FREE TICKET TO THE ROPING!Sponsored BY:

Curry County Events Center

All Ropings are WPRA Co-Sanctioned.

PRCA DRESS CODE will be enforced for ALL events - including Boot Races.

* Age as of the day of the roping. Must turn Age 60 in Calendar Year 2013.

We Classify Using UCR Numbering! Visit

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Dusty Rhodes Memorial Roping - Final Six (Age 19* & Under)Pro-Youth Double Muggin (Age 9* & Under) (Limited to first 20 Entries. $100 Entry Fee.)Local Match - $1,000 ADDED!

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13 - 15 Tie-Down (9:30)immediately following

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Rodeo Bible Camp2nd Annual

Scholarship Fundraiser

“Ropin’ for a Reason”Hosted by Lone Star Cowboy Church

may 18, 2013 - 10:00amcovered arena! - montgomery, tx

two arenas to be used for events:

Arena 1:

wild west buckles to average winners!

ALL proceeds will go to scholarships that will be given to students thatwant to attend Rodeo Bible Camp held June 19-22, 2013.

- 10:00 AM: Girls’ Breakaway- 12:00 PM: Open breakaway- Followed by: Open Ropin’ (But not before 2pm)

70% Payback Guaranteed!!! - $25 to each round/$50 to the averageProducer has the right to classify and re-classify ropers

A (1) one horse trailer will be awarded to the correct key holder. Each average winner will get a key. The key that opens the trailer wins

at end of roping.

grand prize: A (1) Horse Trailer!

Arena 2:

- 10:00 AM: 00 Handicapped (EE rope with -1 sec. each calf)- Followed by: #1 Ropin’ (But not before 1pm)

Order of events:

$5 Gate Fee/person includes raffle ticketPRIZES: (1) Old Henry Golden Boy rifle

or (1) Xbox Kinect 360 w/Top Hand Rodeo game (must be present to win)

- Additional Tickets Available -

* This is one of 6 Qualifying Calf Ropings for Lone Star Arena Finals to be held

Aug 30 - Sep 2! (Must attend 4 of 6 to qualify)

Each Ropin’ is 3/$175

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odeoHouston BP deals out agreat event this year! AS far as the

tie-down roping event goes, the eventwitnessed some of the best action of theyear. Past champions, veterans and rookiesfilled the arena floor with lightning fastruns while trying to advance for thechance to win $50,000 in cash. In the end,it was legendary Fred Whitfield whoclaimed the fame.Looking back over the course of the

event, there were a whole lot of roperswho claimed their share of theRodeoHouston BP cash!

Super Series ITie-Down Roping Champion Caleb

Smidt said winning gives him theconfidence he needs to rope better in theSemifinals. Smidt ended the three-roundseries with $5,800 and will rope again inSemifinal 1.

Advancing to Semifinal Round:Caleb Smidt ......................................$5,800Seth Childers.....................................$3,200Barrett Threadgill ...............................$3,200Jake Pratt..........................................$3,000

Super Series IIWith eight world titles under his belt,

tie-down roping champion Fred Whitfieldsaid competing in the Semifinals doesn’tadd any extra pressure for him. He said hisplan is to execute his run when roping inthe Semifinals and that it will boil downto what calves he draws.

Advancing to Semifinal Round:Fred Whitfield ........Semifinal 2 ...........$6,700Tyson Durfey .........Semifinal 1 ...........$3,300Trent Creager ........Semifinal 1 ...........$3,300E.J. Roberts ...........Semifinal 2 ...........$3,200

Super Series III Past world RODEOHOUSTON

champion, Stran Smith said he is excitedabout his BP Super Series III championtitle. “It is one of those rodeos even if youdon’t win, you still get a good feeling,” he said.

Advancing to Semifinal Round:Stran Smith ..........Semifinal 2 ...........$5,000Justin Maass..........Semifinal 1 ...........$3,400Matt Shiozawa ......Semifinal 1 ...........$3,000Adam Gray............Semifinal 2 ...........$2,800

Super Series IV RODEOHOUSTON veteran Clint

Robinson said the good calf he had tonighthelped him go home with the BP SuperSeries IV Tie-Down Roping title. “You’vegot to treat it like any other rodeo,”Robinson said. “There’s big money at theend, but you got to keep tying every calfdown.”

Advancing to Semifinal Round:Clint Robinson...................................$6,700Blair Burk .........................................$4,500Shank Edwards .................................$3,500Ryan Watkins.....................................$2,500

Super Series VSix-time World Tie-Down Roping

Champion, Cody Ohl is chasing downanother title this year, one rodeo at atime to give himself a better shot. “I’vegiven 120 percent every time I’ve everpracticed,” Ohl said. “When I wasgrowing up, I practiced every day, evenweekends. It takes full effort every timeto be the best.”

Advancing to Semifinal Round:Cody Ohl ..............Semifinal 2 ...........$4,900Clint Cooper..........Semifinal 1 ...........$4,500Jeremiah Peek .......Semifinal 2 ...........$3,800Shane Hanchey .....Semifinal 1 ...........$2,500

Super Series Semifinal 1Roping at the blazing speed of 7.7

seconds, Matt Schiozawa was just twoone-hundredths of a second slower thanthe RODEOHOUSTON record. He mayhave missed the record, but the time puthim on top in this Semifinal Round.“Winning Semi-finals should give me somemomentum and confidence [for theChampionship],” Shiozawa said.

Matt Shiozawa ......Chubbuck, ID ........$5,500Clint Cooper..........Decatur, TX............$5,000Justin Maass..........Giddings, TX..........$4,400Shane Hanchey .....Sulphur, LA ...........$3,500

Super Series Semifinal 2Clint Robinson roped and wrapped his

way to the top with a time of 7.8seconds. To prepare to go out in thearena to win $50,000, he said he doesnothing special. “I treat this no differently[than any other rodeo],” he said. “I’mgoing to go out the same as if I was goingout to win only $1,000.”

Advancing to Championship(winnings to date):Clint Robinson ....Spanish Fork, Utah ..$9,200Fred Whitfield......Hockley, TX ..............$7,200Jeremiah Peek.....Pueblo, CO..............$5,000Jake Pratt ...........Ellensburg, WA.........$3,800

Super SeriesChampionshipWild Card RoundThe Tie-Down Roping Wild Card

Round sent Stran Smith and Blair Burk onto the Championship. Stran Smith, whohas recently returned to roping after abreak, said, “I feel real fortunate to be heretonight and look forward to winning.”

Advancing to Championship(winnings to date):Stran Smith ..........Childress, TX..........$6,850Blair Burk .............Durant, OK ...........$6,350

The 2013 RodeoHoustonBP Super SeriesChampionshipFred Whitfield, of Hockley, Texas,

knew the time he had to beat as he shotout of the box on his last run at the 2013 RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series Tie-Down Roping Championship.Tying the calf in 7.8 seconds, the crowdwent wild and Whitfield fed off theirenergy. His 2013 Super Series winningstotaled $57,000.“If you’re not emotional when you win

$50,000, something is wrong with you,”Whitfield said. “The way the crowdreacted when I started raising the roof…it’s just an overwhelming feeling.”

Rounding out the top four in the shoot-out(total 2013 RODEOHOUSTON winnings)Clint Robinson ....Spanish Forks, UT ..$29,200Stran Smith ........Childress, TX ..........$16,850Shane Hanchey...Sulphur, LA .............$8,500

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Chute Help Welcomes Two NewMembers to their Arena Team.The Chute Help Arena Team is a team of

professional rodeo athletes that have been carefullyselected by Chute Help, Inc., based on their talents,personalities, hard work ethic and their ability tointeract with the public.Chute Help likes to create “Super Hero” profiles

for their Arena Team Members for their public. Itis a fun way to promote their Arena Team and getfans excited about rodeo.The original Arena Team member, and founding

hero of the Chute Help Arena Team is Cesar de laCruz, a 7-time Wrangler National Finals HeelingQualifier, using speed as his special ability. De laCruz has helped begin the movement in rodeotraining clothing with his line “Hail Cesar,” whichcan be found online at www.chutehelp.com and onFacebook. Wherever a rodeo has extremely fasttimes, you will most likely see Cesar de la Cruz atthe top. Search “Hail Cesar” on Facebook for thelatest Cesar de la Cruz updates and merchandise.Recently two new members were added to the

Chute Help Arena Team, the first being anoutstanding timed-event king that has qualified forthe WNFR three times, who calls Andrews, Texashome. The very rough and rugged terrain makes ita recipe for a great cowboy and rancher. Jo JoLemond is Chute Help’s “Iron Man,” and willcontinue to compete in team roping, calf roping,and steer roping. After coming back from injuriesincluding a stroke in 2009, and still finding himselfamong the leader boards in multiple events, Jo JoLemond is perfect for the Chute Help Arena Team,using strength, grit and determination to earn hisspot on the team.The latest member Chute Help has added to its

Arena Team had his first WNFR qualification lastyear in 2012. He is a Colorado native, just likeChute Help, but now resides in a different place,Casa Grande, Arizona. Brock Hanson is an All-American cowboy, standing tall and confident, wholets his abilities and talents do the talking. Brock isa very calculated and smart header, only takingrisks when necessary and always finding a way towin. You can follow “Brock Hanson” on Facebookand Twitter for road updates, tips and more.Whenever the next rodeo event is in need of

super stars, you will find the Chute Help ArenaTeam making its way to the center stage to giveeveryone their best.Visit www.chutehelp.com for Chute Help roping

equipment. Also, check out Facebook and searchfor “Chute Help” and “Hail Cesar” for more

information and Chute Help Arena Teammerchandise. Hulk Smash! Cesar Fast!For more information, please contact Austin

Laramore at [email protected] or 855-248-8343

PRCA NewsCourtesy of PRCA – ProRodeoProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee Paul Tierney has

been honored by the Omaha World Herald as one ofthe 100 greatest athletes in Nebraska’s history.Tierney was recognized for a career that has lastedmore than 40 years and produced a tie-down ropingworld championship in 1979, an all-around goldbuckle in 1980 and 14 trips to the National FinalsRodeo. “Anytime you get recognized like that forachievements in life, it’s kind of like frosting on thecake,” Tierney told the SandHills Express of BrokenBow, Neb. “In high school I had become a statechampion in all-around and calf roping. I realized inmy college years that if I made the sacrifices andapplied myself, I could do this.” Tierney was born inKearney, Neb., and grew up in Broken Bow. He wasranked 95th by the World Herald, the only rodeo staron a list that was headed by St. Louis Cardinalspitcher Bob Gibson, Chicago Bears running back GaleSayers and pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, whofinished his career tied for third in career wins (373 for the Phillies, Cubs and Cardinals).

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USCRA World Standings

EE1. Randy Roberts ............$16202. Bob Haygood..............$14653. John Mattheis .............$12404. Rick Davis ..................$10455. Billye Thompson ..........$10356. Brady Denney .............$10357. James Seaman..............$9908. Aaron Matthijetz............$8259. Sidney Johnson .............$740

10. David Foster .................$73011. Glenn Mauldin ..............$70012. Johnnie Mellman...........$68513. Frank Johnson ...............$63514. Brian Zorger .................$61015. Jerome Klawinsky..........$60516. Colton Williams .............$55517. Gordon White................$55518. Hollis Blanks.................$55019. Troy Carr ......................$51020. Bill Rickey ....................$48021. Brian Batchier...............$45022. Gayle Jack ....................$41523. Neilon Reitz ..................$40524. Bob Hawkins ................$39525. Jarrod Pinner ................$36026. Kenneth Black ..............$34527. Gary Baugh ..................$32528. Jvain Weddington ..........$31029. Michael Piper................$30530. Clayton Downing...........$30031. David Johnson ..............$30032. Leon Coffee ..................$30033. Justin Broxton ...............$26534. Daniel Roberts ..............$26035. Gary Vannoy..................$26036. Tell Pinner ....................$25037. Dawayne Thomas ..........$23538. J.E. Graves....................$19039. Mikayla Phillips.............$18540. Trevor Ludtke................$18041. Dell Trailor ....................$18042. Trey McKinsey ...............$15043. Will Parker....................$13044. Clay Thompson..............$11545. Cleo Hearn ...................$11046. Justin Harris....................$9047. Kent Fisher .....................$8048. Will Green ......................$8049. Colter Cargill ..................$8050. Cody Parks .....................$7551. Butch Marshall................$50

00 1. Joe Morris...................$25802. Russell Moore .............$18703. Ricky Peoples..............$16154. Rock Stephens ............$11005. Scott Collins................$10556. Freddy Vest ...................$9457. Stephen Perry ...............$9408. Tanner Hawkins ............$9409. Doug Hough .................$930

10. Larry Becker .................$90511. Cory Pipal ....................$82512. John Cline.....................$65013. Bo Adams.....................$61514. Steve Kolle ...................$58515. Heath Maddox ..............$57516. Monty Reed ..................$48017. Kenyon Wolford.............$47018. Roosevelt Walker ...........$43519. Johnny Koether .............$40020. Frank McLewis ..............$38521. Ronnie Cunningham......$38022. Laramie Phillips ............$37523. Danny Robertson ..........$35524. Walter Johnson..............$34025. Harlin Brown ................$34026. Randy French................$29027. Luke Harper .................$28028. Cody Lambert ...............$27029. Mitch Fetchner ..............$26530. Keith Rampey ...............$25031. Layton Little .................$24532. Russell Emmons............$22033. Alton Lee......................$18534. Tim Clancey..................$18035. Cody Baker...................$18036. Sam Walker ..................$18037. Joseph Porter ................$17038. Brant Deacon................$17039. Kevin Bartley ................$17040. Glenn Conner................$14541. Travis Edwards..............$13542. Dusty Miller ..................$13043. Rowdy Vest ...................$13044. Tyler Crone ...................$12045. Willard Wade ................$12046. Robert Turner ..................$9547. Cameron Crow................$9548. Mark Mitchell..................$8549. Grant Nicholas ................$80

00-Select1. Frank Meehan.............$15752. Riley Lambert .............$13103. Tye Barber .................$11804. John Denney...............$10755. Greg Modesette ..........$10756. Eddy Smith.................$10657. James Girard...............$10208. Roger Pack .................$10109. Bill Akins ......................$940

10. Mitch McMillian ............$89011. Justin Wimberly .............$85512. Richard Agan................$83013. Tyler Crone ...................$82514. Danny Stephens............$71015. Carl Cox .......................$68016. Dakota Felton ...............$56517. John Denney.................$55018. Devante Wolford............$54019. Mark Holcomb ..............$53020. Norman Roberts............$52021. Nathan York ..................$49522. Josh Brock ....................$45523. Steve Ferguson .............$39024. John Guest....................$38525. Rodney McCauley..........$34726. Ricky Harris, Jr. .............$34527. David Gaston................$30028. Jeff Sechrist ..................$30029. Bob Nunn.....................$28530. Tiny Bertsch..................$27531. Calgary Smith...............$27532. John Burgin ..................$24533. Ruben Wood .................$24534. Dale Rickey ..................$24535. Jeyden Miller.................$24036. David Martin.................$23537. Sid Miller......................$21038. Kirt Stowers..................$20039. Lee Reed......................$19040. Tanner Green ................$19041. Brandon Devening ........$18042. Kirt Shaw .....................$18043. Kirk Dillard ...................$18044. Travis Edwards..............$18045. Cory Pipal ....................$18046. Mareo Lasker................$17547. Monty Proffitt ...............$14548. Randy Jones..................$14549. Colton Mize ..................$14050. Jamie R. Smith..............$13051. Eddie Mills....................$13052. Rex Bland ....................$120

#1 1. Chad Boggs................$16652. Kelly Wampler.............$14503. Sy Felton ....................$13804. Eli Bee .......................$11775. Rick McLemore .............$9706. Ryan Rule.....................$8657. Wyatt Muggli ................$7408. Jim Mike Hutto..............$7109. Kip Boggs.....................$695

10. Joseph Porter ................$69511. Kinley Cunningham.......$62512. Coy Kieth .....................$54013. Randy Hay....................$53014. Guy Yarbrough...............$51515. Dalton Dewinne ............$50016. Wayne Dabbs................$50017. Jake Aragon ..................$48518. Cole Bolton...................$48019. Trinton Downing ...........$47020. Lonnie Jordan ...............$47021. Reford Johnson .............$40022. Wes Davis.....................$36523. Garrett Rose .................$34024. Travis Evans..................$31525. Troy Pierce....................$31526. Jay Carroll ....................$31027. Shane Sluyter ...............$30528. Chick Wilfong................$30029. Wyatt Duncan ...............$30030. Hollis Blanks.................$26031. Ricky Harris, Jr. .............$24532. Austin Elliott .................$23033. Marshall Green .............$20034. Coldon Harmon.............$19035. Coy Leal .......................$18536. Levi Landon..................$18537. Rody Ballard.................$18538. Randy Cross..................$18539. James Tennyson .............$18040. Russell Ilse ...................$18041. C.J. Wolf........................$17542. Shane Frey ...................$14543. Randy Davis .................$14544. Barry Currin..................$13545. Clay Cohorn..................$13546. Colton Turbeville............$12547. Cody Burny...................$12548. Brian Carter..................$12549. Joey Gastineau..............$12050. Cody Hines ...................$12051. Devante Wolford............$10052. Nick Travaglia..................$95

The USCRA will crown a true World Champion in

the EE, 00, 00 - Select #1 and #2 Divisions.• World Champions will be determined on money won.• Top 15 in World Standings will be invited to WorldChampionship Finals (WCF).• Money won at WCF counts as double points.

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EERound 11. Merlyn Atteberry, 11.91Round 21. Merlyn Atteberry, 12.04Round 31. Vernon Dillon, 12.47Average1. Jessica Mosher 63.90

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#1Round 11. Wes Borders, 10.69Round 21. Glen Stuckey, 11.91Round 31. Wes Borders, 9.47Round 41. Wes Borders, 11.19Round 51. Glen Stuckey, 9.53Average1. Wes Borders, 56.89

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he other day I was listening to ESPN radio and they were

talking about high profile athletesand the effect they have on theirteams. As the year progressessome teams seem to gel whileothers seem to disintegrate. Thisappears to directly relate to theattitude of the stars of the teams.If the star, or stars, are unselfishand have a good attitude, theirteam performed much better thanthose with stars who are self-

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centered with bad attitudes.Attitude is a major factor in

anything you do. Attitude topstalent any day of the week whenit comes to performing in sports.

It’s been a long time, but I canrecall being in the practice penand being mad about something.Then every little thing that goeswrong seems like a bigger dealthan it really is. It’s easy to getupset at your horse, or becauseyour calf kicks, or when the gate

doesn’t open when you nod.The practice pen is about

training. Not only about roping,position, timing and all thephysical things, but you’re alsotraining how to mentally handlewhat you’re doing. I promise ifyou rodeo for a living you willcome up against one millionobstacles. Gatemen, security,judges, traffic, breakdown, thelist goes on and on. So if you arehaving a hard time with your

Attitude


n our world we have a lot of people writing books about how to be a better leader. It

seems as though it may feed our ego more tobe a leader than to be a follower. I heardsomebody say that if you think you are leadingand no one is following, you are merely takinga walk. While I don’t want to minimize thevalue of good leaders, it is also imperative thatgood leaders also know how to follow.

Jesus made an interesting statement thatwas incredibly practical. He said, “Follow meand I will make you fishers of men.” It just sohappened that He was talking to fishermen. Iwould submit to you that in order to be agood leader you must be, without fail, humbleenough to allow anyone that could speakwisdom into your life to do so. Basically whatJesus was saying is that if you are a follower ofmine, you will value people enough to be aninstrument in leading them to Christ. Thewording is interesting that He said “I willmake you” with the emphasis on us allowing Him to give us His perspective on His value system.

My experience in fishing is that you have touse different bait for different fish. It just sohappens that the one thing that anybody andeverybody in this world needs is someone tolove them. Many have deceived themselves in

thinking that they don’t need anybody. Thesimple implication of following Christ is thatwe care enough about people to love them likeGod loves them. Since God loved you and mewhen we were unlovable, and continues tolove us with all of our faults, He has alsocommanded us to love people in that samemanner. The only way that will happen is ifwe follow close enough to God that we takeon His characteristics and His attributes.

The biggest challenge that you will everhave, should you choose to accept it, is tofollow Jesus and to be a fisher for men.

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attitude in the controlledenvironment of your practice pen,then you are in big trouble.

If you anger easily, you’reprobably going to have a badattitude. This will affect everyaspect of your life and you need tofigure out why this happens andget a handle on it. I’m not sayingyou can’t have a professionalcareer if you ignore it, but youwill be the most miserable personthere is. If you have a badattitude, I have some bad news foryou. You will be miserable, no

matter what you do. Parents, if your kids have poor

attitudes in the roping pen, findsome chores for them. Chancesare they are taking it for grantedand not appreciating what theyhave. Roping has always been ablessing and any time I startedlooking at it like it was a job ordoing it out of duty, I remindedmyself I was the luckiest person inthe world for getting to rope.

There have been several timesin my life where roping was takenaway from me due to my health.

Thinking I might never get to ropeagain made me very appreciative.

Remember, you are not limitedby your level of talent. Attitudewill always outperform talent. Ifyou’re lacking a good attitude,take a few minutes and take stockof what you have to be gratefulfor. Counting your blessings isalways a great exercise. Doneoften enough, you’ll be surprisedhow your attitude will change.

Till next time, God Bless, and I’llsee you down the line.

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the door for businesses that had asolid foundation and a goodbusiness structure to actually pickup the fallen pieces and continue to progress.

This included rodeo events aswell. There are several events andeven a few production companiesthat are no longer around, and those that are, are continuing to be successful.

As we welcome in April and thesummer months ahead we have tosay congratulations to those whohave already claimed a big piece ofthis year's titles. Fred Whitfieldclaimed the $50,000 RodeoHoustonchampionship, Daniel Green tookhome the coveted Timed EventChampionship title and the seasonhas kicked off great for SterlingSmith of Stephenville, Texas andJustin Maass who are currentlynumber one and two in the PRCATie-Down roping standings.

Until next month – Go claimyour share of this year's payoutsand I wish you all the best of luck!

by Ryan Davis

Spring has sprung and the 2013 season is quickly turning into a

great year for rodeo and calfroping events all across the county.

Although the nightly newsseems to be full of doom andgloom, 2013 is promising to be agreat year. Sure, the country hasfallen off a few financial cliffs overthe past few months, and thefuture appears to hold no certainty,but it seems like that is so faraway from the rodeo arena. I saythis because so many are enteringup despite the high costs of living.

I think this is because, as acountry we hit bottom a few yearsago. People have found a way toget through hard times, maybe cutback on a few things and regroupin order to survive and get back towhat they enjoy doing. Many of

those who had to lay offcompeting for a while have nowtrudged ahead and are findingenough cash left over at the end ofthe month to get back in the game.

Associations all across thecountry also felt the crunch anddid their part to help ease theburden. Cutting membership costs, changing formats andreducing fees are only a few ways production companies andorganizers came up with to help out.

On the flip side, I believe thepast economic fallout did eventhings up a bit. Companies whowere struggling to keep afloatbefore the downslide finally had togive it up. It may have beenunfortunate for those companies,but in the long run, it opened up


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JJoe’s Boot Shop Calf Roping . . . . . . . . 18

KKing’s Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

LLone Star Cowboy Church . . . . . . . . . .21Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

MSid Miller Calf Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Gordie Moore Calf Roping . . . . . . . . . .16Gordie Moore Match Roping . . . . . . . . .17

RRattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Carter Robertson Memorial Jr. Timed Event Championships . . . . .19

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UUSCRA April 13-14 Calf Roping . . . . . . . . . .14April 20 Calf Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . .14May 4 Calf Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14May 25 Calf Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . .14June 15 Calf Roping . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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