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6 National Steer Roping FinalsPatterson Lassos Title on Final Run!

8 You Can Lead a Horse to WaterKaren E. Davison, Ph.D.Manager, Equine Technical Services, Land O’Lakes Purina Feed

COVER PHOTO: Jim Mike Hutto from North Zulch, Texas won the #1 USCRA Roping in Giddings, TexasPhoto Courtesy of Cowgirl at Heart Photography

To the Ropers

Where do I start? It has been a long time since I wrote an article directed to themembers. Maybe it has been too long but writer’s block got the best of me severalyears ago. My hat goes off to the journalists that have to write a column everyday,under a deadline, it is not easy.

First, I would like to take the time to invite all the ropers to come rope with us.However, we only want you to come rope if you want to have some fun, ropesome calves, see old friends, meet new friends, and possibly win some money. Myguarantee to you is that we will try our hardest to have a fair number system, aprofessionally run roping, and good healthy calves. Now I know the USCRAnumber system in not perfect, but I do feel that it is the best and most stablenumber system out there. But don’t take my word or anybody else’s word for it,come try it for yourself and make up your own mind. If you come rope with us andyou don’t like it, I will give you your card money back. By the way, we do have thecheapest roping card out there, and we let you pay it out. Just remember, somebodydoes have to win at every roping and just because they won does not mean theyare numbered wrong. It could be that their horse was better, they out drew you onthe calves, or maybe they have just worked at it a little more than everybody else.My favorite is that usually the winner out scored everybody on the barrier andhandled his/her rope better.

That leads me to my next subject. The USCRA has added two new rule changesthis year, that are a first for the sport of calf roping. First rule change is that now it isa five second penalty for a broken barrier instead of ten seconds. Second rule changeis it is a five second penalty for a calf that kicks up before the six seconds instead ofa no time. The first rule change was designed to make ropers run at the barrierharder. In other words, “Don’t be Late.” In these days and times, due to the waycalves are bred, calves run faster than before. Even with very short barriers it can stillbe difficult to get a fast throw. With a five second penalty instead of a ten secondpenalty we are encouraging roper to press the barrier. This is especially true for EEand 00 ropers. Statistics show that a five second penalty will not take you out of theroping. The second rule change was brought about to simply keep you in the ropingin case your calf gets up. This has been done in match ropings for years. Using theAPS when paying a roping off, it pays to make the short round. So basically theserule changes were brought in to help the roper get to a better end result.

Once again I am inviting all calf ropers to come give the USCRA a try. I believeour product is second to none and nobody does the whole package any cheaper.Come see it for yourself!

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Kansas Champion WinsRace to the Finish byJust $418 over 16-timeWorld Champion, Trevor Brazile.

Rocky Patterson knew he needed to be fast. The

2012 Steer Roping WorldChampionship depended on it.Patterson was. He posted a10.3-second run to win the 10th go-round at the ClemMcSpadden National FinalsSteer Roping and outlast Trevor Brazile by $418 to winhis third Professional RodeoCowboys Association WorldChampionship. What’simpressive is that Patterson has won them all in the last four years.What’s more impressive is

that the Pratt, Kan., cowboydominated Saturday night in the final five rounds of the two-day competition.“This is the closest race in

years,” said announcer CharlieThrockmorton, who called theaction at his 13th NFSR thisweekend. “This is the way it’ssupposed to be.”Patterson had held the world

standings lead since the fourthgo-round, but had two notimeson Friday night. That nearlytook him out of contention toplace in the top five in the 10-round aggregate race. Brazile,who won the average with

131.7 seconds on10 runs, held adistinct advantage– as the averagewinner, theDecatur, Texas,cowboy pocketed abonus of $15,231.Patterson was

the last roper to competeSaturday night knowing heneeded to win the final go-round and hope he earned anaverage check if he were tocatch Brazile. Patterson’s 10.3did both – he finished fifth inthe average – making that singlerun worth $8,308.“A guy always dreams of

winning the first one,” saidPatterson, 46, who won his firstMontana Silversmiths goldbuckle in 2009. “Anytime youget to compete in the samearena as Trevor Brazile is aprivilege and to be able to comeout on top is unbelievable.“I think knowing how fast I

had to be helped, because Idon’t rope as fast as some of theguys normally, so I knew I

had to go at him.”Patterson placed in seven go-

rounds and won three. In fact,he placed in all five rounds onSaturday night, winning two. Ofhis $29,731, more than $21,000came on the final night.“That’s just great

competition,” said Brazile, a 16-time World Champion wholeads the allaround standingsheading to the WranglerNational Finals Rodeo inDecember. “When everyoneexecutes, it’s where the chipsfall. I was more proud of myperformance this week as I haveever been. I feel like I executedbetter this week, and I don’tfeel like I left on the table.”

“At the end of the day, I haveno regrets. My hat’s off to Rocky.That was a lot of pressure he hadto overcome as well.”The NFSR was a four-man

race from the start, includingthe year-end leader Cody Lee ofGatesville, Texas, and third-place finisher Vin Fisher Jr. ofAndrews, Texas. When Leefaltered through the rugged 10rounds, the other threeremained tightly knitted. Itcame down to the final round todecide the world title.Of course, it helped that

Patterson had roped lights outall night long.“Everybody knew Trevor was

in the lead coming in tonight,”Patterson said. “You can spenda lot of your time worryingabout Trevor when you don’tneed to, because Trevor is goingto take care of Trevor. He’s notgoing to mess up, so you justhave to take care of yourself.”Brazile and Mike Chase of

McAlester, Okla., are the onlytwo cowboys to rope and tiedown all 10 steers. The resultwas Brazile’s first NFSR average championship.“That was great competition

that came down to the wire,”Brazile said. “I hope the steerroping fans turned out, becausethey would’ve missed a goodone if they didn’t.”Just like the Wrangler

National Finals Rodeo, the event consisted of 10 go-rounds to determine the PRCAWorld Champion and the final2012 PRCA Steer Roping World Standings.The Lazy E Arena was built

to host the NFSR in 1984 byE.K. Gaylord II. In 2009, theOklahoma state Legislatureunanimously passed a resolution

National Steer Roping FinalsPatterson Lassos Title on Final Run!

to change the name of the eventto honor the late ClemMcSpadden, who served formany years in the OklahomaLegislature and the U.S. Houseof Representatives while alsobuilding a reputation as one ofthe best announcers in rodeohistory. He worked the steerroping finals a record 27 times.McSpadden was also known asthe “Voice of the Lazy E.”A portion of the proceeds

from the 2012 Clem McSpaddenNational Finals Steer Ropingwill be donated to the NationalCowboy and Western HeritageMuseum in Oklahoma City and the Clem McSpaddenEndowed Chair at OklahomaState University. The 2012 Clem McSpadden

National Finals Steer Ropingwas presented by NationalSaddlery, with support fromWrangler, American Farmers &Ranchers Insurance, BoydGaming, Montana Silversmiths,the American Quarter HorseAssociation, Justin Boots,Priefert Ranch & RodeoEquipment, Ram Rodeo, JohnVance Auto Group, PendletonWhisky, Purina Mills, KylerCattle Company, the NationalCowboy and Western HeritageMuseum, The Oklahoman, OneStop Copy Shop, the FairfieldInn & Suites-Edmond, BestWestern-Edmond and theComfort Suites-Edmond.The Clem McSpadden NFSR

was a Lazy E Production. Formore information on the NFSRor other Lazy E events, contact:Lazy E Arena9600 Lazy E DriveGuthrie, OK 73044(405) 282- RIDE(800) 595-RIDE or visitwww.lazye.com.

Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer RopingLazy E ArenaNov. 2-3, 2012Round 11. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla., 10.8 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur,Texas, 11.9, $4,077; 3. Dan Fisher,Andrews, Texas, 12.0, $3,077; 4. J.P.Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., 12.1, $2,077; 5.Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla., 12.5,$1,077Round 21. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 10.8 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. (tie) Chance Kelton,Mayer, Ariz., and Dan Fisher, Andrews,Texas, 12.0, $3,577 each; 4. Mike Chase,McAlester, Okla., 12.5, $2,077; 5. ChetHerren, Pawhuska, Okla., 13.1, $1,077Round 31. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 12.2 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. Chet Herren, Pawhuska,Okla., 12.6, $4,077; 3. Trevor Brazile,Decatur, Texas, 12.8, $3,077; 4. CodyScheck, Ellinwood, Kan., 12.9, $2,077; 5.Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas, 13.7, $1,077Round 41. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 12.0 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur,Texas, 12.2, $4,077; 3. Chance Kelton,Mayer, Ariz., 12.9, $3,077; 4. Dan Fisher,Andrews, Texas, 13.2, $2,077; 5. RodHartness, Pawhuska, Okla., 14.0, $1,077Round 51. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz., 10.8 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. (tie) Cody Lee, Gatesville,Texas, and Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan.,10.9, $3,577 each; 4. Jess Tierney,Hermosa, S.D., 11.0, $2,077; 5. (tie) J.P.Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., and LandonMcClaugherty, Tilden, Texas, 13.3, $538 each.Round 61. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 10.2 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews,Texas, 11.0, $4,077; 3. Rod Hartness,Pawhuska, Okla., 11.4, $3,077; 4. TrevorBrazile, Decatur, Texas, 11.5, $2,077; 5.Kim Ziegelgruber, Edmond, Okla., 11.8,$1,077

Round 71. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla., 11.2 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. Rocky Patterson, Pratt,Kan., 11.6, $4,077; 3. Ralph Williams,Skiatook, Okla., 11.8, $3,077; 4. TrevorBrazile, Decatur, Texas, 12.0, $2,077; 5. VinFisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 13.6, $1,077Round 81. Cody Scheck, Ellinwood, Kan., 12.1 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. Mike Chase, McAlester,Okla., 12.5, $4,077; 3. Rocky Patterson,Pratt, Kan., 13.4, $3,077; 4. J.P. Wickett,Sallisaw, Okla., 13.5, $2,077; 5. ChanceKelton, Mayer, Ariz., 13.9, $1,077Round 91. Cody Scheck, Ellinwood, Kan., 9.5 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. Ralph Williams, Skiatook,Okla., 11.0, $4,077; 3. Jess Tierney,Hermosa, S.D., 11.1, $3,077; 4. Dan Fisher,Andrews, Texas, 11.8, $2,077; 5. (tie) RockyPatterson, Pratt, Kan., and J.P. Wickett,Sallisaw, Okla., 12.0, $538 EachRound 101. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., 10.3 sec-onds, $5,077; 2. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews,Texas, 10.8, $4,077; 3. Kim Ziegelgruber,Edmond, Okla., 11.1, $3,077; 4. (tie) TrevorBrazile, Decatur, Texas, and Ralph Williams,Skiatook, Okla., 11.5, $1,577Average after 10 Rounds1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, 131.7 sec-onds on 10 head, $15,231; 2. Mike Chase,McAlester, Okla., 193.4, $12,231; 3. VinFisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 128.7 on nine,$9,231; 4. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla.,133.2, $6,231; 5. Rocky Patterson, Pratt,Kan., 94.6 on eight, $3,231

Final world standings1. Rocky Patterson, $91,931.66; 2. TrevorBrazile, $91,513.36; 3. Vin Fisher Jr.,$86,503.18; 4. Cody Lee, $67,398.78; 5.Mike Chase, $53,700.09; 6. Chet Herren,$49,645.80; 7. Jess Tierney, $45,515.23; 8.J.P. Wickett, $44,436.62; 9. Chance Kelton,$44,007.36; 10. Kim Ziegelgruber,42,527.14; 11. Cody Scheck, $40,300.78;12. Dan Fisher, $40,246.67; 13. RodHartness, $38,815.36; 14. Ralph Williams,$38,306.97; 15. Landon McClaugherty,$32,012.69

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Water andelectrolytes areexcreted throughsweat, urine and fecal output. Becauseelectrolytes are not stored, they must beprovided daily through the diet. The bodyattempts to maintain a close balance betweendietary intake and excretion rates. Whendietary level of electrolytes is lower thanneeded, kidneys will conserve and reabsorbthem. If dietary supply is above requirements,kidneys will flush the excess. Hard work,

especially in hot and humid conditions, will challengenormal water and electrolyte balance mechanisms. Underthese conditions, horses can lose as much as 4 gallons ofsweat per hour, which carries with it approximately 10tablespoons of electrolytes—primarily sodium, chlorideand potassium. Human sweat is hypotonic, meaning theconcentration of electrolytes in the sweat is lower thanthe concentration in the blood. When people sweat, athirst response is triggered as sodium concentration inthe blood rises. Horse sweat is hypertonic, so theconcentration of electrolytes in their sweat is higher than

the concentration in the blood. As horsessweat, sodium concentration in the bloodremains unchanged even though large amountsof sodium are being lost in the sweat. Withoutthe rise in blood concentration of sodium, the

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thirst response doesn’t kick in. Thisis why dehydrated horses oftenshow no interest in drinking, whichsimply makes the situation worse.

Commercial horse feeds generallycontain 0.5% to 1.0% added salt(sodium chloride) which will supplyadequate sodium and chloride forhorses at maintenance in mostcases. However, some hay orpasture can be very low in sodiumso even horses at maintenance mayneed additional daily saltsupplementation. It is always agood idea to provide free-choice saltto all horses but providingadditional salt may be necessarywhen horses don’t consistentlyconsume salt blocks or even loosesalt. It is surprising to find thatmany horses just don’t like salt andoften won’t eat adequate amountsto meet requirements. NewPurina® HydraSalt™ SaltSupplement is salt that doesn’t tastelike salt. Manufactured withSmooth Microbead™ technology,HydraSalt™ is more palatable thanordinary salt and is coated toprotect the stomach from potentialirritation to ulcers or inflammationthat can be caused by ordinary salt.This combines to provide moreconsistent salt intake to stimulatemore consistent water intake whilebeing gentle on the stomach.

Hay and pasture contain highlevels of potassium, so providingadditional salt is all that is necessaryfor most horses under very lightworkloads. However, horsesworking hard for prolonged periodsand sweating extensively may needadditional potassiumsupplementation in addition tosodium and chloride. Purina®ElectroEase™ ElectrolyteSupplement is a unique complete,low-sugar electrolyte formula thatalso has Smooth Microbead™technology for improvedpalatability and protection for thestomach from the potentialirritation that can be caused byelectrolyte supplementation.

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drink more water. Keep in mindthat providing electrolytesupplementation beyond what isneeded to maintain balance can becounterproductive. Kidneys areefficient at flushing excesselectrolytes out of the system. It isespecially important thatelectrolyte supplementation begiven the day before, the day ofand the day after a workoutcausing excess sweating and thatelectrolytes only be given to well-hydrated horses. Dehydratedhorses need veterinary attentionas this can cause them to quiteating and lead to a number ofhealth concerns. The veterinarianwill administer fluidsintravenously along withelectrolytes to be sure both thewater and electrolyte balance areproperly restored.

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Proper water balance isextremely important regardless ofseason. Summer or winter, horsesmust drink a minimum of 8 – 10gallons of water and those whosweat need electrolytereplenishment and should drinkupwards of 15 gallons of water.You may not be able to make ahorse drink but Purina® hasunique products that help youprovide proper electrolyte balanceand encourage water intake when needed.

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�� December 15, 20121st in Series of 4McClain County ExpoPurcell, Oklahoma

SCHEDULE10:00 a.m. Open Select 3 for $160

(Call for invite to rope) Open & BAFollowed by Open Girls BA 3 for $75 No card needed

(Boys 13 & under can rope)11:00 a.m. EE 3 for $160Followed by #1 3 for $1601:00 p.m. 00-S 3 for $160Followed by 00 3 for $160

� Saddles to winner of Average of last

roping - EE, 00, 00-S, #1 (must attend

3 of 4 ropings to be eligible for saddle)

� Dates of other ropings: January 5,

February 9 and March 2, 2013

� $5 added to fees for Added Money

at the Finals

FMI: Kip 405.933.6929 or [email protected]: 1715 Hardcastle Blvd., Purcell, OK

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LCSP ArenaGiddings, Texas

SCHEDULE9:00 a.m. 00

11:00 a.m. 00-S

1:00 p.m. #1

3:00 p.m. EE

4:00 p.m. Open Roping3 head for $200 • No card requiredRegular payoff

� 2013 Cards are $60 and can be paid $20 per weekend

� Using the new “Advanced Pay-off System” (APS) where every roper who advances to the short round wins at least their fees back

� All main ropings are 3 head with short round using APS for $180

� $5 added to fees for Added Money at the Finals

Advanced Pay-off System (APS)15 ropers or less - no short round16-20 ropers - 6 in short round21-29 ropers - 8 in short round30-60 ropers - 10 in short round61+ ropers - 12 in short round

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00, 00-S, and #1 ELIMINATION MATCH ROPINGS• 4 ropers from each division, $100 fees, no stock charge, winner take all, slowest roper out each round.

• 1st four ropers to contact Lanham and pay fees will rope.

Go to USCRA.com for info on being the USCRA World Champion andnew format for USCRA Finals. FMI call Lanham 979-540-7755

1 Header to follow each roping

1 for $40can enter 2x

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LCSP ArenaGiddings, Texas

SCHEDULESATURDAY3 head & short for $180 with APS9:00 a.m. 0011:00 a.m. 00-S1:00 p.m. #1 2:00 p.m. EE

Advanced Pay-off System (APS)15 ropers or less - no short round • 16-20 ropers - 6 in short round21-29 ropers - 8 in short round • 30-60 ropers - 10 in short round

61+ ropers - 12 in short round

��Special Bonus Feature • SATURDAY ONLY ��

00, 00-S, and #1 ELIMINATION MATCH ROPINGS• 4 ropers from each division, $100 fees, no stock charge, winnertake all, slowest roper out each round.• 1st four ropers to contact Lanham and pay fees will rope.

Go to USCRA.com for info on being the USCRA World Champion and new format for USCRA Finals.

FMI call Lanham 979-540-7755

� 2013 Cards are $60 and can be paid $20 per weekend

� Using the new “Advanced Pay-off System” (APS) where every roper who advances to the short round wins at least their fees back

� $5 added to fees for Added Money at the Finals

SUNDAY2 head & short for $120 with APS9:00 a.m. 0010:00 a.m. 00-S11:00 a.m. #1 12:00 p.m. EE

SUNDAY OPEN ROPING (will not start before 2 p.m.)This roping will be used to prepare the calves for the San Antonio Pro Rodeo. Fees and number of head will be determined by number of ropers. No card required. $5 a head stock charge is all that will be charged.

EquibrandPrizes to Top 2 HighMoney

Winners ofBoth Days inEach Division

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�� January 5, 20132nd in Series of 4McClain County ExpoPurcell, Oklahoma

SCHEDULE10:00 a.m. Open Select 3 for $160

(Call for invite to rope) Open & BAFollowed by Open Girls BA 3 for $75 No card needed

(Boys 13 & under can rope)11:00 a.m. EE 3 for $160Followed by #1 3 for $1601:00 p.m. 00-S 3 for $160Followed by 00 3 for $160

� Saddles to winner of Average of last

roping - EE, 00, 00-S, #1 (must attend

3 of 4 ropings to be eligible for saddle)

� Dates of other ropings: February 9

and March 2, 2013

� $5 added to fees for Added Money

at the Finals

FMI: Kip 405.933.6929 or [email protected]: 1715 Hardcastle Blvd., Purcell, OK

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18th AnnualMike Johnson’s

World’s Richest Calf RopingDecember 22, 2012 • Tulsa, Oklahoma

Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square • Ford Truck Arena

presents the $100,000 Purse$12,000 Added Money

SherryLynn Johnson’sInvitational Barrel Race

$20,000 Purse with $5,000 in Added Money

also including 12:00 p.m. Long Go Barrels1:30 p.m. 1st & 2nd Go Round Roping6:00 p.m. Short Go Barrels, 3rd Go &Wrangler Chute Out of Calf Roping

Information 405.743.0869

Ultimate Calf RopingDecember 21, 2012 • Tulsa, Oklahoma

Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square • Mustang Arena Entry Information: Mark Holder 918.773.2125

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#12 & #13 ropers will have 1.5 seconds added to their time if calf is not stood up. You DO NOT have to stand calves up in the #14 or the 70 & Over ropings.

Ultimate NumbersContact Zack Henley 214.356.0729

Old Shadows indoor arena • combine, texasHwy. 175 east of Dallas. Go past Seagoville one mile, take FM 1389 to right,

go 6 miles to Lanier Rd., turn right. Arena is on the right.

Saturday, December 29, 20129:00 a.m. 50-59 Roping 2 head for $140

10:00 a.m. 70 & Over Roping 2 head for $14011:00 a.m. #13/14 Roping 2/short for $15012:30 p.m. #12 Roping 2/short for $1652:00 p.m. #11 Roping 2/short for $1653:30 p.m. #10 Roping 2/short for $1655:00 p.m. #9 Roping 2/short for $165

Sunday, December 30, 20129:00 a.m. 60 & Over Roping 2 head for $150

10:00 a.m. #13/14 Roping 2/short for $15011:30 a.m. #12 Roping 2/short for $1651:00 p.m. #11 Roping 2/short for $1652:30 p.m. #10 Roping 2/short for $1654:00 p.m. #9 Roping 2/short for $165

Ferguson emerges fromcrowded tie-down ropingfield at RedmondCourtesy of PRCA – ProRodeo

Jared Ferguson was staring at athree-man battle as he entered the

final round of the tie-down ropingat the Nov. 2-3 Ram Columbia RiverCircuit Finals Rodeo.

The 25-year-old knew that if hewas going to clinch his first trip tothe Ram National Circuit FinalsRodeo next spring, he was going tohave to earn it – and he did.

The Cottonwood, Calif., roperovercame both Roger Nonella andJake Pratt to win the average titlewith a time of 27.0 seconds onthree head. Going into the finalround, the trio was separated byless than a half a second.

“I drew a better calf than theydid,” Ferguson said of the thirdround. “Shane Erickson won thefirst round on that calf and theydid pretty well on it in the secondround, so I knew I had those otherguys out-drawn.”

One of the keys to victory wasthe fact that Ferguson – who

competed collegiately at UNLV –finally had his best horse healthy.

His 17-year-old palomino, Sid,had been out of action for a while,but was plenty healthy enough tohelp clinch the average title.

“I’ve had him for a while; hewas my high school rodeo cuttinghorse and I trained him in collegebefore he hyper-extended a knee,”Ferguson said of Sid. “He’s beenoff-and-on for a while, but I finallygot him healthy and he has beenone hell of a horse.”

The win came as a welcomingreminder to Ferguson that heindeed has the talent to compete ata high level after having a rough2012 season.

“I didn’t have as much successthis year as I would’ve liked as faras bringing home money, but I stillhad pretty high confidence goinginto Redmond,” said Ferguson,who entered the weekend in the12th and last spot to qualify for theRCRCFR. “It seems like somethinghas always been a little off orsomething has always happenedgoing down the road, but I seemyself as being able to competewith those guys in my circuit and Ididn’t see myself as an underdog.”

The win has him excited to goto Oklahoma City, yet with an eyeon the grand scheme of his careerand how high he wants to go.

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Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdownpositions in the past month. This report reflects the ropers who have wona Showdown position so far in 2013 season. For a complete listing of all

Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.IEE1. Troy Carr, 4002. Randy Roberts, 3753. Ricky Peoples, 3054. Clayton Downing, 3005. Trevor Ludtke, 1806. Neilon Reitz, 1207. Kent Fisher, 80

001. Kenyon Wolford, 4702. Rock Stephens, 3903. Frank McLewis, 3854. Frank Meehan, 3005. Russell Moore, 2706. Roosevelt Walker, 2557. Tim Clancey, 180

8. Steve Kolle, 1809. Devante Wolford, 9010. Grant Nicholas, 80#11. Jim Mike Hutto, 7102. Travis Evans, 3153. Chick Wilfong, 3004. Kelly Wampler, 270

5. Ricky Harris Jr., 2456. Garrett Rose, 1807/8. Coy Leach, 807/8. Seth Dylla, 8000-S1. Nathan York, 4952. Rodney McCauley, 3473. Ricky Harris Jr., 345

4. Eli Bee, 3275/6. Richard Agan, 1805/6. Brandon Devening, 1807/8. Devante Wolford, 1507/8. Roger Pack, 1509/11. Eddy Smith, 1009/11. Jack Calhoun, 1009/11. Greg Modesette, 100

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NEWS &NOTES

the world standings next year,” hesaid. “But my goals are flexible andif I get close to the top 15 I’ll bepushing pretty hard. Next year willbe the first year where I can gohard all year, starting with Denveror Fort Worth, and I’ll go until I’mout of rodeos.”


Giddings 3-HeaderUSCRA Season OpenerGiddings,TexasOctober 13-15

EE Roping(16 Entries)Round 11. Kenyon Wolford, San Antonio, TX, 10.56,$120; 2. Kent Fisher (EE) Anderson, TX, 12.82,$80Round 21. Neilon Reitz (EE) Goliad, TX, 12.04, $120; 2.Troy Carr (EE) Houston, TX, 13.61, $80Round 31. Clayton Downing (EE) Troy, TX, 10.87, $120;2. Kenyon Wolford, San Antonio, TX, 11.46, $80Average1. Ricky Peoples, San Antonio, TX, 67.53/4hd.,$305; 2. Kenyon Wolford, San Antonio, TX,43.20/3hd., $270; 3. Troy Carr (EE) Houston, TX,45.65/3hd., $190; 4. Trevor Ludtke (EE) Athens,TX, 65.80/3hd., $180; 5. Randy Roberts (EE)Humble, TX, 60.47/3hd., $180; 6. ClaytonDowning (EE) Troy, TX, 28.00/2hd., $18000 Roping(16 Entries)

Round 11. Frank Meehan, Beaumont, TX, 11.13, $120; 2.Russell Moore, New Braunsfels, TX, 14.15, $80Round 21. Rock Stephens, Huntsville, TX, 12.13, $120; 2.Frankie Mclewis, Bryan, TX, 12.35, $80Round 31. Roosevelt Walker, Bryan, TX, 10.55, $120; 2.Grant Nicholas, Huntsville, TX, 12.62, $80Average1. Frankie Mclewis, Bryan, TX, 54.12/4hd., $305;2. Rock Stephens, Huntsville, TX, 55.02/4hd.,$270; 3. Russell Moore, New Braunsfels, TX,62.39/4hd., $190; 4. Tim Clancey, Poteet, TX,64.00/4hd., $180; 5. Steve Kolle, Inez, TX,44.86/3hd., $180; 6. Frank Meehan, Beaumont,TX, 44.28/3hd., $18000-S Roping(18 Entries)Round 11. Rodney Mccauley, Comanche, OK, 12.89,$150; 2. Eddy Smith, Fruitvale, TX, 13.67, $100Round 21. Devante Millet, San Antonio, TX, 10.24, $150;2. Jack Calhoun, 11.72, $100Round 31. Roger Pack, Rockdale, TX, 10.36, $150; 2.

Greg Modesette, Mc Dade, TX, 11.41, $100Average1. Ricky Harris Jr., Bryan, TX, 56.79/4hd., $345;2. Nathan York, Waco, TX, 59.96/4hd., $300; 3.Rodney Mccauley, Comanche, OK, 61.02/4hd.,$197; 4. Eli Bee, Little River, TX, 61.02/4hd.,$197; 5. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 44.22/3hd.,$180; 6. Brandon Devening, 46.93/3hd, $180#1 Roping(16 Entries)Round 11. Jim Mike Hutto, North Zulch, TX, 11.64, $120;2. Coy Leach, Yoakum, TX, 12.10, $80Round 21. Jim Mike Hutto, North Zulch, TX, 11.94, $120;2. Seth Dylla, Lexington, TX, 12.69, $80Round 31. Chick Wilfong, Lueders, TX, 11.56, $120; 2. Travis Evans, Caldwell, TX, 12.45, $80Average1. Jim Mike Hutto, North Zulch, TX, 49.38/4hd.,$305; 2. Kelly Wampler, Magnolia, TX,52.90/4hd., $270; 3. Ricky Harris Jr., Bryan, TX,59.64/4hd., $190; 4. Travis Evans, Caldwell, TX,62.20/4hd., $180; 5. Garrett Rose, Mckinney, TX,64.38/4hd., $180; 6. Chick Wilfong, Lueders, TX,37.32/3hd., $180

The Season Opener in Giddings, Texas kicked off the 2013 in greatstyle and topped the list of one of the largest USCRA season openerevents in a long time. With formats and rule changes tailor made forcalf ropers, the USCRA has its sights set on a great season ahead.

Congratulations to all of the ropers who pocketed some earlyseason cash and to the USCRA who is continuing to grow the sportof calf roping one event at a time.

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Tim Clancey

Jim Mike Hutto

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SPECIAL NOTE!New venue for 2012 GTCRA ropingsSunday, Nov. 11, 201210 a.m. at Zeke Griffith’sIndoor Arena • Limon, COEE, 00, BA, #1 and #2 ropings:5 head for $120progressive after 2$60 side potSTRAD Energy $1,000 Bonus

Will be followed by Breakaway and Open1 head for $100Will NOT start before 1 p.m.

Good Times Calf RopingMembership$100 individual, $150 familyMay pay $10 per roping enteredor get a $200 sponsor for Finals.

Finals Fund50% of membership dues goes to added money atGTRCRA Finals.50% of memberships dues goes to prizes.To qualify, member mustcompete 4 days throughoutseason.

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Results

There will be the $1,000 STRADEnergy bonus money at each roping.Each Roping will begin at 1 p.m.Call Jr. Peek for more information at(719) 680-1756

Cactus Creek, ColoradoOctober 13, 2012

EE1st go1. Bud Clemons, 16.532nd go1. Kacey Kobsa, 12.233rd go1. Merlin Atteberry, 15.72Average1. Merlin Atteberry, 51.09 on 3

Breakaway1st go1. Marcy Henderson, 3.62

2nd go1. Leah Mackey, 2.533rd go1. Kacey Kobsa, 1.62Average1. Kacey Kobsa, 9.63 on 3

Open1st go1. Darnell Johnson, 14.722nd go1. Darnell Johnson, 12.243rd go1. Darnell Johnson, 11.35Average1. Darnell Johnson, 38.31 on 3

October 14, 2012EE1st go1. Merlin Atteberry, 11.942nd go1. Vernon Dillon, 14.883rd go1. Vernon Dillon, 13.59Average1. Vernon Dillon, 41.32 on 3

Breakaway1st go1. Brittany Ellis, 3.162nd go1. Jessica Mosher, 3.46

3rd go1. Leah Mackey, 2.25Average1. Erin Johnson, 10.38 on 3

Open1st go1. Darnell Johnson, 9.912nd go1. Don Scanga, 10.093rd go1. J. G. Marshall, 8.47Average1. Don Scanga, 21.28 on 2

2012/2013 ScheduleDecember 2, 201210 a.m. at Zeke Griffith’sLimon, Colorado

December 16, 201210 a.m. at Zeke Griffith’sLimon, Colorado

January 5, 20135 p.m. at Crossroads ArenaPenrose, Colorado

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BUILT BY-CAM READY-DP CRX’D

taying in good physical shapeinvolves three parts: lifting weights,

cardio and stretching. Roping calvesalso involves three parts: catching,flanking and tying and scoring.Ironically in both situations the mostimportant part gets the least attention.

In physical fitness the normalpriority is weights, cardio and stretchingwhen it should be exactly the opposite.First and foremost should be stretching,cardio and then weights. Professionalathletes, like football players, willstretch two hours or so prior to a game.That gives muscles time to regroup,recollect and be ready for a quick twitch fire. An intense stretch rightbefore you perform actually dulls themuscles. While I usually stretch for anhour each day, before I rope I will dosome light stretching in order to warmmy muscles up.

Most people prioritize their ropingpractice by catching, flanking and tyingwith scoring third. Again, this isbackwards from how it should be. Firstand foremost should come scoring, thencatching and finally flanking and tying.

Scoring is important because it setsup your catching and whether or notyou score well, makes catching eithereasy or difficult. How many ropers doyou know who have dedicated a day tovideoing their scoring – with no rope intheir hand? Usually when a roper picksup a rope, his brain goes to his righthand. How much time do you spendbehind a barrier at home and do youput it up when you rope?

Many people score the same everytime at home. They see the same starton the same kind of calves repeatedly.To truly be effective, you need somevariables or tools to change it up. Ropedifferent types of calves and periodicallyslide a bar in the chute that the calveshave to jump over. Change it up.

The biggest thing scoring andstretching have in common is that they are not fun to do – but shouldhave the most time and importancegiven to them. There’s an old saying ingolf that goes, “Drive for show – puttfor dough.” By applying that philosophyto roping I say, “Rope and tie for show– score for dough.”

Until next time God Bless and I’ll see you down the line.

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From the Archives – March 2009


ears ago, when I wastraveling with my family, wewere roping and doing

church services at rodeos. Timeswere rough. On one particularoccasion we had a tongue-pulledtrailer and a pickup without acamper. We had been driving agood part of the night and I waswiped out about 3:00 in themorning. I pulled onto a dead-endstreet and went to sleep. My wifeand kids were already asleep inthe cab of the pickup truck. Whenmy wife woke up, she looked upto see a sign that said “Motel 6.”She said, “Why didn’t you just getus a room?” When Mary wasabout to give birth to the Christchild, there was no room for themin the inn. Their room was astable; Christ’s bed was a manger.There has been a lot of talk aboutthe economy in recent months.There is also a lot of talk about afiscal cliff. My dad was born in1929 and grew up during thedepression. He survived thedepression and there are peoplealive today who survived thedepression. Often hard times are good times, because they build character.

The message is that where yousleep, what kind of house you livein, or the size of your bankaccount has nothing to do withyour peace. Jesus, after he grewup, made the statement, “He isour peace.” Regardless of yourcircumstances, the amount ofmoney in your bank account isnot the answer to your unrest. Ifmoney solved your problems, whyare there so many unhappywealthy people? I understand aswell as anybody that we musthave finances to take care of ourfamily, to provide for the needs oflife. When Jesus was born theygave him the name Emmanuel,which means “God with us.” Iwould submit to you that yourpeace, your happiness and

contentment could be found inyour relationship with the Christchild, Emmanuel. If we wouldonly acknowledge him as ourSavior, that same Christ child thatwas born on Christmas day in amanger will walk with us through financial stresses,relationship problems, as well asphysical illnesses. He was not and is not just a baby in a manger.He is God.

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