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Hamilton, Texas and the Circle T Arena are a funplace to rope but you don’t have to rope to have

fun at the Circle T. There is the arena swimmingpool, the steak house, the cantina, and the first-classBest Western Hotel, and it is all on the samegrounds. Oh, and then there is the arena which isalso first class and has a working crew that aims toplease. So, even though the weather was extremelyhot, the facilities made it very tolerable.

The 00 roping produced the high money roper ofthe weekend. Randy Stone, of Stephenville, Texas,put on a good show in the 00 roping by winningthe first round, and then keeping control all the wayto the finish. A third-place finish in the third roundgave Randy a large cushion going into the lastround. With a 42.97 on four calves, Randy won theAverage by almost three seconds. His efforts wereworth $1,090 and a Wild West Belt Buckle.

EE Roping1st Go1. Kent Fisher, Anderson, TX, 11.54, $260; 2.Clayton Eggers, Mingus, TX, 11.78, $230; 3.Garrett Rose, Mckinney, TX, 12.12, $1652nd Go1. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 10.33, $260; 2.Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 12.58, $230; 3. RexSandifer, Elgin, TX, 12.74, $1653rd Go1. Kenneth Black, Jacksonville, TX, 11.38, $260;2. Brandon Wilson, Weatherford, TX, 12.3,$230; 3. Dakota Hawkins, Adkins, TX, 13.16,$1654th Go1. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 11.29, $260; 2.Guy Brown, Austin, TX, 11.59, $230; 3. MarvinMills, Buffalo, TX, 12.27, $165Average1. Brett York, Waco, TX, 60.70/4hd., $700; 2.Guy Brown, Austin, TX, 70.61/4hd., $525; 3.Jerry Hayes, Troy, TX, 76.87/4hd., $350; 4. BillyHoover, Bruceville, TX, 85.08/4hd., $175

00 Roping1st Go1. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, 9.75, $310;2. Ryan Rule, Blue Ridge, TX, 10.78, $235; 3.Jamie M. Smith, Wimona, TX, 10.83, $155; 4.Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, 11.47, $802nd Go1. Riley Lambert, Merkel, TX, 9.03, $310; 2.

Tyler Anderson, Gatesville, TX, 10.25, $235; 3.Ben Dale, Weatherford, TX, 10.56, $155; 4.Ruben Wood, Cameron, TX, 10.68, $803rd Go1. Don Sims, Dublin, TX, 9.19, $310; 2. RichardAgan, Trenton, TX, 9.61, $235; 3. Randy Stone,Stephenville, TX, 9.67, $155; 4. Ty Iselt, Lincoln,TX, 9.74, $804th Go1. Ty Iselt, Lincoln, TX, 10.13, $310; 2. ColeGifford, Lenorah, TX, 10.46, $235; 3. Ty Heath,Dublin, TX, 10.75, $155; 4. Greg Modesette, McDade, TX, 10.96, $80Average1. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, 42.97/4hd.,$625; 2. Ryan Rule, Blue Ridge, TX,45.89/4hd., $520; 3. David Martin, Bixby, OK,46.40/4hd., $415; 4. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX,48.97/4hd., $310; 5. Ruben Wood, Cameron,TX, 49.07/4hd., $210

1 Roping1st Go1. Westyn Hughes, Caldwell, TX, 10.86, $455;2. Bill Shoaf, Gatesville, TX, 10.93, $3002nd Go1. Brad Mcreynolds, Groesbeck, TX, 10.15,$455; 2. Scott Smith, Wills Point, TX, 10.21,$3003rd Go1. Ross Tucker, Archer City, TX, 9.73, $455; 2.Ras Cade, Brownsboro, TX, 10.18, $300

4th Go1. Russell Ilse, Hondo, TX, 8.98, $455; 2. TylerMilligan, Pawhuska, OK, 9.25, $300Average1. Tyler Gifford, Lenorah, TX, 43.81/4hd., $805;2. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 47.23/4hd.,$705; 3. Ty Baker, Van Horn, TX, 47.34/4hd.,$505

2 Roping1st Go1. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX. , 11. 135; 2. GuyYarbrough, Palmer, TX. , 12.01. 902nd Go1. Kody Mahaffey, Sweetwater, TX. , 8.82. 135;2. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX. , 10.53. 903rd Go1. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX. , 9.03. 135; 2.Kody Mahaffey, Sweetwater, TX. , 9.14. 904th Go1. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX. , 8.85. 135; 2.Chad Kolbe, College Station, TX. , 9.44. 902 RopingAverage1. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX. , 43.51/4hd.. 365;2. Seth Cooke, Weatherford, TX. , 44.84/4hd.240

BA RopingAverage1. Samantha Chick, Salado, TX, 31.60/4hd.$240

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Randy Stone, winner ofthe 00 roping

Tyler Gifford, winner ofthe #1 roping

Brett York, winner of theEE roping

Neal Felton, winner ofthe #2 roping


The Diamond T Arena, in Denton, Texas, was the host of this year’s W.E.B. Memorial Calf

Roping. The W.E.B. roping is held each year inmemory of Wesley Baker. This year the ropingwas put together through a partnership withDanny Baker and the USCRA. Together they wereable to round up six buckles, one saddle, and$3,250 in added money. One of the highlights ofthe roping was watching Danny Baker (father ofWesley) almost come up with the win in the EEroping. For as emotional as this day was forDanny, the effort had to come from deep within.

Hats off to Danny for his efforts in the productionand competing in the W.E.B. Memorial.

There was a beautiful trophy saddle, donatedby the Diamond T Arena, given away to the highmoney winner of the weekend. Rick McLemore,of Gracemont, Oklahoma took advantage of the#1 roping being the largest roping of theweekend. With a 45.37 on four calves, Rick wonthe Average and $1,730. He also won one roundalong the way which contributed greatly to histotal money won and ultimately the win of theW.E.B. Memorial Saddle.

Blake Deckard, W.E.B. MemorialCalf Roping Open winner

Dakota Felton, W.E.B. MemorialCalf Roping EE winner

Kyle Hay, W.E.B. MemorialCalf Roping #2 winner

Morgan Breaux, W.E.B. MemorialCalf Roping Breakaway winner

EE Roping1st Go1. Rick Davis, Pollok, TX, 11.38, $390; 2. Doug Scott, Early, TX, 11.46, $295; 3. Brett York, Waco,TX, 12.02, $195; 4. Mickey Nelson, Proctor, TX, 12.42, $952nd Go1. Trevor Hedeman, Morgan Mill, TX, 10.65, $390; 2. Rick Davis, Pollok, TX, 11.35, $295; 3. MickeyNelson, Proctor, TX, 11.46, $195; 4. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 12.14, $953rd Go1. Colton Williams, Waco, TX, 11.64, $390; 2. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 11.7, $295; 3. JeromeKlawinsky, Richards, TX, 12.68, $195; 4. Johnny Hudson, Pilot Point, TX, 13.24, $95

4th Go1. Garrett Rose, Mckinney, TX, 10.75, $390; 2. Charles King Pickett I I I, Terry, MS, 11.58, $295; 3.Royce Hodges, Willis, TX, 11.63, $195; 4. Chase Lybbert, Lantana, TX, 11.65, $95Average1. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 51.85/4hd., $785; 2. Danny Baker, Quitman, TX, 57.76/4hd., $655; 3.Sy Felton, Dublin, TX, 63.90/4hd., $520 4. Charles King Pickett I I I, Terry, MS, 68.98/4hd., $390; 5.Jerry Hayes, Troy, TX, 69.23/4hd., $26000 Roping1st Go1. Tom Walker, Norman, OK, 9.79, $310; 2. Cody Dunn, Mustang, OK, 10.25, $255; 3. Chance Jones,

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Rick McLemore, W.E.B. MemorialCalf Roping #1 and winner of thetrophy saddle

Riley Williams, W.E.B. MemorialCalf Roping 00 winner

College Station, TX, 10.42, $205; 4. Riley Williams, Springtown, TX, 10.95, $155; 5. Freddy Vest, PilotPoint, TX, 11.07, $1002nd Go1. Riley Williams, Springtown, TX, 10.39, $310; 2. Richard Agan, Trenton, TX, 10.95, $255; 3. ChaseLybbert, Lantana, TX, 11.02, $205; 4. Cody Dunn, Mustang, OK, 11.04, $155; 5. Randy Weaver,Montgomery, TX, 11.06, $1003rd Go1. Logan Loiselle, Ponder, TX, 9.44, $310; 2. Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, 9.78, $255; 3. Joby Rickman, Azle, TX,9.85, $205; 4. Freddy Vest, Pilot Point, TX, 10.34, $155; 5. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 10.5, $1004th Go1. Freddy Vest, Pilot Point, TX, 9.59, $310; 2. Randy Stone, Stephenville, TX, 10.08, $255; 3. RubenWood, Cameron, TX, 10.24, $205; 4. David Martin, Bixby, OK, 10.41, $155; 5. Randy Weaver,Montgomery, TX, 10.43, $100Average1. Riley Williams, Springtown, TX, 47.27/4hd., $1,085; 2. Lane Livingston, Seymour, TX, 47.43/4hd.,$900; 3. Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 47.82/4hd., $715; 4. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 50.19/4hd., $525; 5.Bill Akins, Aubrey, TX, 50.36/4hd., $335; 6. Dewayne Helms, Eufaula, OK, 52.53/4hd., $190

1 Roping1st Go1. Chase Graf, Vernon, TX, 10.4, $470; 2. Cooper Ratliff, Ft Worth, TX, 10.77, $415; 3. Trinity Haggard,Throckmorton, TX, 10.98, $295

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2nd Go1. Justin Murphy, Anson, TX, 10.62, $470; 2. Randy Hay, Lindsay, OK, 10.66, $415; 3. Robert CollinsI I, Anson, TX, 10.68, $150; 4. Doc Hobbs, Gainsville, TX, 10.68, $1503rd Go1. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 9.36, $470; 2. Dave Laster, Alvarado, TX, 9.57, $415; 3. ColtonTurbeville, Scurry, TX, 9.83, $2954th Go1. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX, 8.92, $470; 2. Donnie Mcqueen, Mansfield, TX, 9, $415; 3. WestynHughes, Caldwell, TX, 9.59, $295Average1. Rick Mclemore, Gracemont, OK, 45.37/4hd., $1,260; 2. Cooper Ratliff, Ft Worth, TX, 46.73/4hd.,$945; 3. Kirk Kirkes, Carlsbad, NM, 48.52/4hd., $630; 4. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX, 49.75/4hd., $315

2 Roping1st Go1. Miles Thompson, Hobbs, NM, 8.88, $270; 2. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 9.47, $1802nd Go1. Christian Dewbre, Blanchard, OK, 8.14, $270; 2. Cheyenne Harper, Stephenville, TX, 9.02, $90; 3.Kyle Hay, Lindsay, OK, 9.02, $903rd Go1. Drue Knight, Kermit, TX, 8.93, $270; 2. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 9.09, $1804th Go1. Regan Holcomb, Montgomery, TX, 8.95, $270; 2. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 9.11, $180Average1. Kyle Hay, Lindsay, OK, 41.01/4hd., $975; 2. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 42.51/4hd., $480

Open RopingAverage1. Blake Deckardb, Wagoner, OK, 43.69/4hd., 505

BA Roping1st Go1. Morgan Breaux, Tomball, TX, 3.12, $1052nd Go1. Heather Humphries, Buffalo, TX, 2.96, $1053rd Go1. Angie Green, Huntsville, TX, 3.45, $1054th Go1. Morgan Breaux, Tomball, TX, 3.53, $105Average1. Morgan Breaux, Tomball, TX, 06.65/2hd., $280


A New Team Rope fromFast Back - RedlineFast Back Ropes is excited to

announce an addition to theirarsenal of premiere ropes. Thenew Redline will be available forpurchase in stores October 1, 2011.Fast Back has enjoyed an

overwhelming response to theirlast rope released in 2010, theNatural. The Natural was builtwith a slightly deader feel thanother Fast Back ropes, and anaccented tip feel. All feedbackindicates that ropers love theNatural. There are some whocrave a lighter, snappier version ofthis best seller, so master rope-maker, Al Benson, starteddevelopment on a new rope basedon these requests. After months oftesting, the Redline was born.The Redline is a nylon-poly

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Whitfield Becomes Third Man to Surpass $3 Million In CareerEarningsCourtesy of PRCA – ProRodeoFred Whitfield celebrated an

early birthday present to himselfon July 29 when the eight-timeworld champion became just thethird cowboy in PRCA history tocross the $3 million mark in careerearnings. Only Trevor Brazile andBilly Etbauer had previouslyachieved this milestone.“I had no clue I had done

that,” said Whitfield whenreached by phone the followingmorning. “I knew at thebeginning of the year I was about$18,000 away. But, to be honest,that was the last time I eventhought about it. I don’t focus onthose type numbers. I neverdreamed this would happen tome, but it is a good deal.”Whitfield, of Hockley, Texas,

surpassed the mark after finishingsecond in the first round at the115th edition of the Cheyenne(WY) Frontier Days Rodeo with atime of 11.2 seconds andcollecting $6,088. Prior to thisweekend’s rodeos the ProRodeoHall of Fame cowboy was $3,825short of the $3 million. Inaddition to his first-round checkin Cheyenne, he also earned$3,701 for finishing second at theDeadwood (SD) Days of ‘76Rodeo, $1,095 for winning atBurlington, CO, and $1,220 for a second-place tie in RockSprings, WY.It all added up to $12,104 for

the weekend and a jump fromoutside the top 50 in the worldstandings to 34th. He is lookingfor his 20th trip to the NationalFinals Rodeo.

Johnson Is Back!Courtesy of PRCA – ProRodeoIt would be hard to tell which

spouse was the happier in theJohnson rig that rolled throughColorado over the weekend. Sure,wife Sherrylynn Johnson won thebarrel racing titles at the EagleCounty Fair & Rodeo in Eagle andthe San Luis Valley Ski-HiStampede in Monte Vista. Thatwas a good thing. But husbandMike Johnson, a 23-time WranglerNFR qualifier, won his first checksince coming back from what wassupposed to be season-endingsurgery on both knees, at Eagle,

and then won the tie-down ropingat Steamboat Springs. He wastimed in 10.9 seconds both places.

Top Rodeos AnnouncedFor 2012 CinchRodeoHouston™ SuperShootout: NorthAmerica’s ChampionsAfter the successful debut of

the Cinch RodeoHouston SuperShootout: North America’sChampions in 2011, the HoustonLivestock Show and Rodeoannounced the 10 championshiprodeos invited to the 2012 Show.“We are excited to bring the

Super Shootout back for a secondyear after a great reaction fromrodeo athletes and spectators,”said Joe Bruce Hancock, HoustonLivestock Show and Rodeogeneral manager. “It waseverything our fans wanted to see — the best athletes, bigmoney, and wild action.”The winning contestant in each

of the four Super Shootout events– bareback riding, barrel racing,bull riding, and saddle broncriding – from the following top 10U.S. and Canadian rodeos, will beinvited to the 2012 SuperShootout:Calgary Stampede – Calgary, Alberta

Cheyenne Frontier Days – Cheyenne, WY.

Cloverdale Rodeo & County Fair – Surrey, British Columbia

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – Fort Worth, Texas

National Western Stock Show – Denver

San Angelo Stock Show andRodeo – San Angelo, TexasSan Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo – San Antonio

Reno Rodeo – Reno, NV.Rodeo Austin – Austin, Texas

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If the 2011 published WorldChampions in each event are notchampions from the aboverodeos, they also will be invitedto compete.The 2012 RodeoHouston BP

Super Series will run Feb. 28 –March 17. The CinchRodeoHouston Super Shootoutwill close the 2012 HoustonLivestock Show and Rodeo,Sunday, March 18. For tickets andmore information, visitwww.rodeohouston.com.

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A USCRA membership allows ropers to compete at all regular USCRA ropings and gives ropers theopportunity to compete at the year endSemi-Finals and Showdown Finals. Aroper that wins first or second in theAverage at a USCRA roping earns ashowdown position to rope at the2011 Showdown Finals. TheShowdown Finals will host ropings inthe EE, 00 #1, #2, Open, and Women’sOpen Breakaway divisions. Addedmoney will be collected from entryfees at all USCRA produced ropings for the Showdown Finals.

AttentionOpen Ropers and Open Breakaway Ropers

Open Tiedown - One dollar per roper from the stockcontractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRA producerwill be collected for every roper in the EE, 00, #1 and #2throughout the season This money will be added to the OpenShowdown Finals. The added money collected does not comefrom the EE, 00, #1, and #2 pot. This money is coming out of he stock contractor and producer’s pocket.

Women’s Open Breakaway - One dollar per roper from thestock contractor and one dollar per roper from the USCRAproducer will be collected for every roper in the breakawayroping throughout the season. This money will be added to the Women’s Open Breakaway Showdown Finals.

2011 Membership Types

Attention #2 Ropers Changes for the 2011 SeasonRopers 40 years of age and older that have not been in the top

50 final standings of the PRCA for the last 4 years, are eligible torope in the #2 roping. Age is as of December 31, 2011.

K In the EE and 00 roping it isonly a one-second penalty fornot getting your calf up.

K USCRA Finals in Stephenville, Texas will be September 15-18, 2011.

K If you did not mail in yourentry form for the 2011USCRA Finals, remember tocall in September 8-9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will bea $10 late fee.

K All ropers and family areinvited to the party at the Hard 8 BBQ during the Finals in Stephenville, Texas onThursday night at 6:00 p.m.

K The first roping for the 2012season will be the Roland ReidMemorial November 6, 2012 atthe Cowtown Coliseum in Ft. Worth, Texas.

K Please make sure to check thewebsite to see if you received aShowdown position. At someof the ropings, the winnersalready had a Showdownposition, so we moved down tothe next roper in the Average.

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that are both 19 years of age & under living at home. Family memberships receive one copy of Loops magazine per household.

Additional subscriptions to Loops can be purchased for $24.00. To receive discount all blanks below must be filled out:

DISCLAIMER: The USCRA reserves the right to re-classify or change classification numbers at any given time. I will not hold

USCRA and all those associated with the arena performed in liable for injuries. I understand I am roping at my own risk.

Photographs taken at USCRA events may be used for advertising and promotional purposes. All entry fees are to be paid in cash.

Pay-outs will be in cash.

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and BWomen's Open reakaway

2011 Memberships are good from

August 1, 2010 – September 1 9, 2011USCRA Membership includes a one-year subscription

to Loops magazine.

To join, fill out the application & mail to the USCRA office or

you can join on-line at our website at www.uscra.com. Please

print all information completely and legibly; please fill out a

separate form for additional members.

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Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75

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Call-In Entries

979/542-1239Thursday, Sept. 8 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

You must call in and receive a confirmation number. Please do not leave a message

on voice mail–you must receive a confirmation number

to be entered!

Fees, Formats & PrizesSemi-Finals: Open to all EE, 00, #1 and #2 2011 members who have competed at one or more USCRA ropings in 2011 season • $160 fee • Two full go-rounds with short-go • Custom buckles to Average winners with additional prizes to placings • Top 10 in the Average will receive a Showdown position, however fees will not be guaranteed as in the past. You will be responsible for your fees in the Showdown Finals. If a roper enters the Semis that has already received a Showdown position, they will not be able to win another. The roper will be roping for money only. If a roper places in the Average that already has a Showdown position, we will drop down until we have ten to receive a Showdown position.Showdown Finals: Winners of Showdown positions are eligible to compete • $260 fee • Three full go-rounds and short-go • Added money to jackpot • Custom buckles and Martin saddles awarded to Average winners of EE, 00, #1, #2, Open and Breakaway ropings. • Additional prizes to placings

Produced By USCRA 979/542-1239 • www.uscra.com

Dress Code

Due to photographic and sponsorship endorsements, Western attire is

required of all participants in Finals events. Long-sleeved shirts, boots

and hat are required in the arena. Girls do not have to wear a hat.

Stalls & RV

The Lone Star Arena handles all stall and hook-up reservations.

Reservations will only be taken on-line. Go to www.lonestararena.com

to make your reservations. Stalls will be $20/night, plus $7/bag of

shavings. No unstalled horses will be allowed to spend the night at

the Lone Star Arena. At the conclusion of the event or after

11:30 p.m. each day, horses will be stalled at owner’s expense.

Check-in time is 1 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.

RV Hook-up Rental: $20/night.

Rattler Kids Dummy Roping

Friday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m. Age divisions: 5 & Under, 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old.

Age is as of day of roping. No entry fees.

All contestants receive USCRA and Equibrand products.

Stephenville, Texas

September 15-17, 2011 Entries

The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finalsare pre-entry events. The USCRAwill be taking mail-in entries for the 2011 National Finals. Those members who have qualifiedfor the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July.As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they mayup until August 26, 2011. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as anexempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 8-9, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does notqualify as an exempt entry, he may also call in and enter on September 8-9 from 5 p.m. to 8p.m with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTER ALL LATEENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee.

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Thursday, September 1510:00 a.m. Arena 100 Semi-Finals Ropng - Round 1#2 Semi-Finals Roping - Round 1 Round 2 of the 00 and #2 will be in Arena 2 withthe Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 1 6:00 p.m. Hard 8 Pit Bar-b-que Party

Friday, September 169:00 a.m. Arena 100 Showdown Finals - Round 1#2 Showdown Finals - Round 1Round 2 of the 00 and #2 will be in Arena 2 withRound 3 and Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 112 p.m. Dummy Roping at the Front Entrance3:00 p.m. Arena 1#1 Semi-Finals Ropng - Round 1EE Semi-Finals Roping - Round 1 Round 2 of the #1 and EE will be in Arena 2 withthe Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 1

Directions: Located on Hwy 377 north of Stephenville

Saturday, September 179:00 a.m. Arena 1#1 Showdown Finals - Round 1EE Showdown Finals - Round 1Round 2 of the #1 and EE will be in Arena 2 withRound 3 and Short-Rounds of both ropings in Arena 13:00 p.m. Arena 1Open and Breakaway Showdown FinalsRound 1 of the Open will be run, then Round 1 of the Breakaway, alternating back and forth. All 4 Rounds of each roping will be run in Arena 1.

Lonestar Arena

Semi-Finals Qualifying RopingShowdown FinALS

2011 USCRA NATIONAL CALF ROPING FINALS SCHEDULEUsing Two Arena System

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RM• The Semi-Finals Qualifying Roping and Showdown Finals are pre-entry events. The USCRA will be taking mail-in entries for the 2011National Finals. Those members that have qualified for the Semi-Finals and Showdown Finals will be able to mail in their entries starting in July. As a member earns a Showdown position or wants to enter the Semi-Finals by mail they may up until August 26, 2011. Any positions earned after this date will be considered as an exempt entry. Exempt entries will be taken as call-in entries on September 8-9,2011 from 5p.m- 8p.m. without penalty. If a roper misses the deadline to enter by mail and does not qualify as an exempt entry, a ropermay also call in and enter on September 8-9 from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. with a $10 late fee. Mail-in entries and exempt entries will rope AFTERALL LATE ENTRIES! On-site entries will be taken and will include a $20 late fee. • A roper may draw out and receive a full refund up to ONE hour before the roping starts. To draw out call 254-965-7989• You will receive an email when your entry form is received.

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LOOPS MAGAZINE • 17CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Roping Tickets $10 each day H On Sale September 1 H Call 877-727-6336 for more information. Cowboy Collectible Show 9:00 a.m. each day with free admission in the San Angelo Coliseum.

For more information please visit: www.sanangelorodeo.com and follow the links to Roping Fiesta.

The 58th Annual Cinch Roping FiestaPresented by the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association

October 28-30, 2011 H San Angelo, TX

Friday, October 28th1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena

Cinch Calf Roping PreliminaryPreliminary Roping Books Close October 21 at 5:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

Buckle to Average Winner

Top 5 in Average Earn an Invite to Cinch Saturday Calf Roping

Enter Ultimate Calf Roping Events On-Site Prior to Start of Roping

Young Guns Championship Match RopingFollowing Preliminary Roping

Champion to Saturday Cinch Fiesta Calf Roping

Ultimate Calf Roping Association #10 Begins at 9:30 a.m.

Open Girls Breakaway at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 29th

Cowboy Collectibles Show9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

San Angelo Coliseum & Association Cattle Barn

Ultimate Calf Roping #9 & Ultimate Calf Roping Girls Breakaway “B” Roping

8:00 a.m.

1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena

Ultimate Calf Roping #135:00 p.m.

1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena

Cinch Calf Roping EventsCody Ohl vs. Tuff Cooper Match Roping

Invitational Roping of the World’s Top 40 Calf Ropers 1:00 p.m.

Outdoor Roping Fiesta ArenaIntroduction of Ropers at 10:00 a.m. in the Wells Fargo Pavilion

Jake Hooker & The OutsidersDance Starts at 9:00 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Pavilion

BYOBSunday October 30th

Cowboy Collectibles Show9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

San Angelo Coliseum & Association Cattle Barn

Ultimate Calf Roping #11 and #129:00 a.m.

Steer Roping & World Champion Double Mugging

1:00 p.m. Outdoor Roping Fiesta ArenaIntroduction of Ropers at 10:00 a.m. in the Wells Fargo Pavilion

Saddles To ALL Average Winners At Ultimate Calf Roping Events

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Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positionsin the past month. This report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdownposition so far in 2011. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions,

please go to www.uscra.com.

00Mike S. GreenRichard AganRex BlandNorman RobertsRody BallardDewayne HelmsRandy StoneDoug HoughKenneth McNaryDale CorleyGarrett RoseTiny BertschRex BlandBilly FlintJackie Hobbs

#1Case JonesBruno ChuortuciLane LivingstonRiley WilliamsColey SalgeTerry ZapalacChad BoggsAlan JohnsonColton TurbevilleKirk KirkesCooper RatliffBrad McReynoldsJames TennysonDavid PorterTy BakerTyler GiffordRick McLemoreRyan RuleDave LasterDon CoffellCaz Copeland-GlassRick McLemoreMarshall GreenRobert JohnsonTyler MilliganChad BoggsJustin ClaiborneAustin ElliottMarshall GreenLonnie JordanDennis Mills

#2Jim Bob CrowMartin HinojosaMateus BovoCody BrazzelShane CooperMartin PoindexterKyle HayKody MahaffeyChad HouckKelly WamplerCody BrazzelRyan BrockenbushMartin PoindexterSeth CookeChad KolbeNeil DoveReno GonzalesTravis HillLandyn DuncanNeal FeltonJustin LocockTy MasseyLex ChristieNeal FeltonShawn FeltonCasey FurgesonJacob Smith

BAJoni GabrielTina GroteSarah KingMorgan BreauxAngie GreenCassidy BoggsBailie SmithSamantha ChickKelli ModesetteLauren BaneKayla EmmonsDeven RigginsKatelyn LideBrooks PannellCassidy BoggsTiada GrayJaymee RoachWyn D’Lee RobertsBailie Smith

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the first annual Give your Soule awardwas presented to Vicki Wilson.Choked with emotion, Vicki humblystated, “Spicer was the love of mylife.” Not a lot of people, but they arechanging the world one scholarship ata time. Hopefully, those scholarshiprecipients will invest their own heartsand minds in their own communitieswith the same passion as thosededicated individuals involved in theSpicer Gripp Memorial Roping.Friday morning started bright and

early with the Senior Steer Roping.Someone somewhere once told methat you won’t grow old if you neverstop saddling your own horse. I amthinking these guys are still saddlingtheir own horses. This year therewere twenty-seven contestantsprivileged enough to have the lifeexperience allowing them to competein the Senior Steer Roping. Four placeswere paid in each of the three roundsand again in the short go. The shortgo was the very last event held onSunday afternoon. Something comesto mind about saving the best for last.When the dust settled, first in the

Average and a check for $1,165 wentto Mike Thompson for his total timeof 66.88 seconds. C.A. Lauer, whoalso competed in the Open SteerRoping, was second in the Average.C.A. tied four steers in 72.52 secondsand put a check for $874 in hispocket. Scott Welch placed third inthe Average. A check in the amount of$582 was presented to Scott for tying

his four steers in 74.16 seconds.Finally, with a total time of 74.25seconds, Cecil Wilson earned fourth inthe Average and $291.The Ladies Open Team Roping

event was added to the MemorialRoping line up in 2009. Since then ithas tripled in size and attracts severalof the top female ropers in thecountry. This year’s ladies roping paidout a record $22,750. Riding the samehorse that Trevor Brazile rode at the2010 National Finals Rodeo, Lari DeeGuy took first in the Average withAnnette Hinkle. The two split $4,778for first in the Average, $910 for fasttime in the short go, and $456 forthird in the second round. Annette hada phenomenal day. In addition to thecash collected while roping with LariDee, she split $2,388 for third in theAverage with Jackie Hobbs. Jackie andAnnette also split $342 for third in thefirst round and $910 for first in thesecond round. Jackie Hobbs wasanother multi team winner. BesidesAnnette, Jackie paired up with BarrieSmith. Jackie and Barrie split $1,562for fifth in the Average, $342 for

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ever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can

change the world. Indeed, it’s the onlything that ever has.” Margaret Meadwrote those words many moons ago,but they are still true now – if notmore so. Seventeen years ago severalpeople channeled their determinationand began producing an annual ropingin honor of their friend and mentor,Spicer Gripp. The proceeds from theroping are donated in the form ofscholarship money to West TexasA&M University in nearby Canyon,Texas. Seventy-two scholarships havebeen provided to young men andwomen since 1994. This year theSpicer Gripp Foundation contributedanother $25,000 to the university. TheSpicer Gripp Memorial YouthFoundation steps up to the plate and“continues to provide when the statelegislature does not.” Spicer Gripp’slegacy lives on through the efforts ofhis dedicated friends and the youngpeople who receive the funds tofurther their education. Three of thosefriends were recognized at theSponsor’s Reception and DinnerThursday evening prior to the start ofthe roping. These people go aboveand beyond the typical donation oftime and effort during theorganization and promotion of theSpicer Gripp Memorial Roping. Noneof them do so seeking an award. The“Top Hand” award went to DelbertDavis. A man of few words, Delbertmerely said, “We done all this for mybuddy.” The Hereford Chamber ofCommerce presented Bob Schultewith the “Bull Chip” award. Finally,

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fourth in the first round, and $682 forsecond in the second round. Althoughthe team of Crickett Lemon and PattiScott did not snag any of the roundmoney, their consistent times earnedthem second in the Average and acheck for $3,980 which they split.Amber Carter and Shay Dee Langstonsplit $2,388 for third in the Average aswell as $228 for fourth in the short go.

There is now a waiting list ofcontestants for the Open Calf Roping,Steer Roping, and Team Roping at theSpicer Gripp MemorialRoping. It is just that good.The roster of contestants thisyear was a who’s who of theroping world. The BJMInvitational Steer Roping had60 contestants, half of whichare among the PRCA’s top 50in the standings includingthirteen of the top fifteen. Theshow started at 7 a.m. Thosesmart enough to get there thatearly beat the heat and got agreat show. Reigning worldchampion, Trevor Brazile wassecond to last to rope in thefirst round. Until then the leadhad changed hands a couple of times.As Trevor backed into the box itseemed as if he was saying,“Remember me – I am The WorldChampion.” Then he proceeded toshow the crowd why he was TheWorld Champion by tying his firststeer in 10.10 seconds and collectingthe first of many checks for theweekend worth $4,364. Each round ofthe Open Steer Roping paid $4,364 forfirst, $3,273 for second, $2,182 forthird, and $1,091 for fourth. J.P.Wickett’s time of 12.15 seconds wasenough to win second in the firstround of the Open Steer Roping. JoJoLemond was third in the first roundwith a time of 12.38, and J. PaulWilliams was fourth. His time was12.50 seconds. Scott Snedecor andCody Garnett split first and second inthe second round of the Open SteerRoping. They both tied a steer in12.11 seconds. Rocky Patterson ropedand tied his second round steer in12.34 seconds earning him the thirdplace check. Chance Kelton was aclose fourth with a time of 12.49

seconds. Although Rocky placed avery respectable third in the secondround, he just didn’t feel that it wasthe best he had to offer. So with onecheck in his pocket, Rocky came backin the third round and tied his steer in10.10 seconds, equal to Trevor’ssmoking first round run. The flagdropped at 11.11 seconds for J.P.Wickitt, placing him second in theround. Chance Kelton moved up anotch in round three. His time of12.88 was good enough for a solid

third in the round. J.D. Yatescompleted the placings with a time of13.66 seconds. The top twelve cameback on Sunday for the short gowhere ropers had the opportunity tonot only earn Average checks but oneof four checks for fast time in theshort round. Shandon Stalls waiteduntil the very last round to step intothe winner’s circle. Shandon earned$2,182 for his short round time of11.61 seconds and another $4,363 fortying four steers in 57.53 seconds andplacing third in the Average. Cody Leewas another roper that waited untilthe short round to collect a check. Histime of 12.97 seconds earned CodyLee second in the short round and$1,637. Cody Garnett collected twomore checks after the short go as well.The first $1,091 was for his time of13.28 seconds and third in the round.The second was a check in theamount of $2,181 for fourth in theAverage and a cumulative time of58.49 seconds. Chance Kelton did notplace in the short go, but he wassatisfied with his Average check in the

amount of $6,544 for second in theAverage. Chance tied four steers in56.59 seconds. J.P. Wickitt didn’tsafety up much in the short go. Hewas awarded $546 for his very decenttime of 13.93 seconds, but his totaltime of 54.23 seconds on four headput the big smile on Wickett’s faceand the $8,726 check in his pocket.

Moss Grain & Cattle Co. sponsoredthe calf roping with Quality DistillersGrain. Forty-one calf ropers vied for apiece of the $45,750 payout this year,

and spectators weregiven the finest shownext to the NationalFinals. As in the steerroping, about half of thecalf ropers were amongthe PRCA’s the top 50.Again four places werepaid in each of the threerounds as well as theshort go. JeromeSchneeberger was thebig winner of the day.Jerome earned fourchecks in the calf ropingtotaling over $11,000.Jerome tied his first calf

in 10.20 seconds for second in theround only .03 seconds behind AdamGray. That earned Jerome his firstcheck for $2,495. Schneeberger wasleft out of the second round placings,but his time of 9.94 seconds earnedhim fourth in the third round andanother $832. Jerome again came insecond to Adam’s first in the shortround with at time of 10.54 seconds,but Schneeberger overcame Gray inthe Average, winning first with a totaltime of 42.33 seconds. First in theAverage paid Schneeberger $6,656 andsecond in the short round paid him$1,248. Adam Gray won both the firstround with a time of 10.17 secondsand the short round with a time of10.39 seconds. His consistency alsoearned him second in the Average.Adam’s total time on four calves was43.8 seconds. He earned $3,327 forfirst in the first round, $1,663 for firstin the short round and $4,990 forsecond in the Average. That is almost$10,000 for less than one minute ofwork. Charley Russell was a darkhorse in the calf roping. He tied


Mike Thompsonearned first in theAverage of the SeniorSteer Roping with afour head total of66.88 seconds

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all his calves but didn’t earn a checkuntil the short round. His 10.83second run in the short round wasgood enough for third in the roundand third in the Average. Charley’stotal time on four calves was 45.44seconds. Russell earned $832 for thirdin the round and $3,327 for third inthe Average. Stetson Vest was thefinal calf roper earning a check in theAverage. Stetson’s total time of 46.84seconds earned him an Average checkin the amount of $1,664. Stetson alsoplaced fourth in the first round andreceived a check for $832 for that timeof 10.35 seconds.

Prior to taking the stage Saturdaynight with his band, Jake Hookerparticipated in the Pro-Am TeamRoping along with seventy-four otheramateur headers and heelers.Although the winning Pros collect asmall amount of money for theirefforts, this roping is primarily held toraise scholarship money for WestTexas A&M and the amateurs comeout in force for that. Well, that andthe beautiful saddles, buckles,watches, rope bags, hats andnumerous other trinkets provided bycorporate sponsors. There are somany winners in this roping that Iwill only mention the top two. WayneShaw has been a long time supporterof the Spicer Gripp Memorial Ropingand he finally earned the covetedsaddle for winning first in the Averageheading for Caleb Twisselman. Thetop amateur heeler was Scott Venable.Scott’s incredible yellow horse puthim in just the right spot to catch two

feet for pro header Charley Crawfordin just about every round allowinghim to win the other fabulous saddle.

The house was packed againSunday morning. First on the agendawas open team roping. The totalpayout in the Open Team Roping washuge and fifty-five teams each wanteda piece of it. After six grueling roundssomewhat local boys Josh Morris andJody Pinkert had a cumulative time of47.89 seconds. Josh and Jody endedup first in the Average, splitting$30,150. It was a hard day’s workespecially with Trevor Brazile andPatrick Smith nipping at your heels.Trevor and Patrick’s total time on sixhead was 49.07 seconds and they split$25,130 for second in the Average.Right behind them was the team ofKevin Stewart and Travis Woodard.Kevin and Travis roped well all dayand ended up with a time of 49.52seconds on six steers. They were eachawarded a check in the amount of$10,050 for third in the Average.Turtle Powell needed to pick up alittle cash before hustling home toStephenville, Texas. If you haven’theard Turtle and his wife, Molly, hadtheir first baby just a day or so afterthe Spicer Gripp. Turtle’s partner wasJhett Johnson. They finished fourth inthe Average with a total time of 51.66seconds and each took home $7,535.$10,050 was split by Tyler Magnusand Shawn Brown for fifth in theAverage and their total time of 52.08seconds. A lot of money was paid outin the Average, but not all of it. Fasttime over all went to Brandon Beers

and Jim Ross Cooper for their 5.64second run in the short round.Brandon and Jim Ross pocketed notonly $750 each for fast time over all,but another $750 each for fast time inthe short round. Two places were alsopaid in the first two rounds. ErichRodgers and Kory Koontz stopped theclock in 6.29 seconds on their firststeer and split $3,000. Blake Hughesand Steve Orth claimed the $1,500paid for second in the first round witha time of 7.16 seconds. In the secondround it was Clay Tryan and TravisGraves who were quick enough tograb the $3,000 in that round. Clayand Travis’ time was 5.93 seconds.Kaleb Driggers and Brad Culpeppereach earned $750 for their work of6.51 seconds in the second round.Add it all up and there was $112,500paid out in the Open Team Ropingthis year at the Gripp.

No one ever forgets a great horse.Many a man has been remembered bythe caliber of horse he rode. TheAmerican Quarter Horse Associationonce again recognized the top horsesridden in the Open Steer Roping, CalfRoping, and the best heading and heelhorses of the Open Team Roping.Shay Goad’s grey gelding was selectedas the top steer roping horse. JeromeSchneeberger’s horse was chosen asthe best of the best in this year’sOpen Calf Roping. In the Open TeamRoping, Patrick Smith once again rodethe top heel horse and Kevin Stewart’sdark horse was selected as top headhorse. All of these men were only asgood as the horse they rode in on.

Finally, the best thing about theSpicer Gripp Memorial Roping thisyear was the rain. It rained everyevening! Not enough to disrupt theroping itself or any of the activitiessurrounding it, but beneficial rainscame down none the less. In myhumble opinion it just goes to showthat you must give in order to receive.Participants, volunteers, corporations,spectators, family and friends gaveand then they received, but not justrain. The investment in the educationof our young people will continue topay dividends in the decades ahead.An education is something that cannever be taken away. L

J.P. Wickitt was awarded the Averagetitle in the Open Steer Roping with afour head total of 54.23 seconds.


TreasureHunting

n 3 John 1:2 the message thatGod has given us is that, “I wishabove all things that thou

mayest prosper and be in health,even as thy soul prospereth.” One ofthe things that is popular in ourworld today is prosperity. Everyoneis interested in having a lot of stuff. Ihear people from time to timemaking statements that, “if I just hada new roping horse” or, “if I just hada new boat” or, “if I could just winthe lottery, all of my troubles wouldbe over.” The message God hasgiven us is that if we will put theprosperity of our soul in front of theprosperity of things and stuff, thatin His time He will give us thethings that we need because ourdesires will line up with His desires.God’s desire is for faithful people toprosper, people who are faithful toHim, faithful in their marriage andfaithful in parenting. God gives usthings that bring pleasure to us butalso for His glory. The temporalthings that He has blessed us withare to be used for the purpose ofbuilding a relationship with Himand with others.

God’s greatest treasure is people.Our greatest treasure should be Godfirst and then people second. Imaintain that we will never knowhow to be a blessed people until welearn how to be a blessing. God’sgreatest gift to us is not things andstuff but our relationship with Himand with others. Happiness does notcome from stuff we own, it comesfrom a personal, intimaterelationship with our Creator.

The greatest challenge that wehave is being faithful with ourtreasure. The treasure that God hasblessed us with is the gift of beingable to have a relationship withHim and His creation. He summedup His desire in Matthew 22:37-39,“You shall love the Lord your Godwith all your heart, with all your

soul, and with all your mind.” Thisis the first and greatestcommandment. And the second islike it: “You shall love yourneighbor as yourself.” Romans13:30 says, “Love does no harm toa neighbor,” in other words it neverhurts anybody. It is real easy tolove people who love us; thechallenge is to love people that areunlovable. Jesus did that on thecross when He said, “Father, forgivethem, for they do not know whatthey do.” Matthew 6:21 says, “Forwhere your treasure is, there yourheart will be also.”

My word to you this month is totake your treasure to reach God’streasure and God will replace thattreasure with more of His treasure.

Pastor Randy WeaverLone Star Cowboy Church

21627 Eva St.Montgomery, TX 77356

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TES!!AATDNEW

Today was the beginningof a new era for ourfamily. Jennifer has

homeschooled our boys and theyboth started public school today.Stone started the second gradeand Scout started kindergarten.Things are going to be verydifferent for us. In the past if Ineeded to be gone for two weeks,we all loaded up and off we went.I’ve had the luxury of alwayshaving them with me. Now it’s adifferent ball game and we’ll have

to see where it leads us.Last week some dear friends of

ours, Cody and Stacy Custer, losttheir son Aaron in an accident onhis first day at college. We wentand stayed with them and thenreturned for the funeral. It wastruly a celebration of Aaron’s life.

Three boys were together inthe accident and one survived.That boy was on my mind duringthe service and afterwards Isought him out. When I foundhim, I wrapped my arms around

him and told him that God lovedhim and had plans for him. I toldhim this was no accident and thatit was all in God’s plans. Therewould be life to live and things forhim to do. I told him not to blamehimself for surviving.

In 1996, I was in an accidentand lost my best friend, ShawnMcMullin. Being strong in faithhelped me battle the guilt thattried to take hold. Because I didsurvive, I have tried to live a lifethat mattered. I have tried to

September is here and formost of us, it is a time toreflect on a tragedy that

our country faced ten years ago.September 11, 2001 was a daythat I am sure all of us remember.If you are like me you canremember where you were when we heard the news, howyou felt at that time and what we did on the day, as well as thedays and months that followed.That single day was a turningpoint for our country and all of us as a nation.

With ten years in reflection,and despite our current problems,I can say that we united as acountry and it felt good. Side byside, most of us stood in honor ofour country after 9/11 and stoodbehind the decisions that ourgovernment took to stop that kindof disaster from ever happeningagain. Despite the bickering thatgoes on today in Congress, theSenate and even the White House,there is still that determination tonever let the kind of action that

took place in Washington, in New York and over the skies ofPennsylvania ten years ago to everhappen again. It is and probablyalways will be a battle, a waragainst those who want to do evilto our nation.

We are still a nation made upof many different people frommany different walks of life andbackgrounds. But reflecting backten years ago, as a nation we areone, and even though the tragedythat took place that day will neverbe forgotten, we as a people stoodup and stood together because asa United Nation we could see pastthe evil and continue to pushforward and support each otherand our country – The UnitedStates of America!

I pledge allegiance to the flag ofthe United States of America, andto the Republic for which itstands, one nation under God,indivisible, with liberty, andjustice for all!

God Bless AmericaRyan Davis


by Ryan Davis

make a difference, where andwhen I could and I’d like to thinkShawn would be proud of that.

Now, fifteen years later, here I am with three kids and watchingmy boys go off to school. I’mbeyond grateful for what God has

given me. I have a wonderfulwife and a beautiful family. I’vehad success doing somethingthat I absolutely love. Don’tthink for one minute I take anysecond of any day for granted.God has a purpose for every one

of us and I pray that I’mfulfilling his for me.

Till next time, God Bless andI’ll see you down the line. Ifthere’s something you’d like meto write about, please send mean email at [email protected].


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