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what you can do about the situation. Deal with those thingsyou have no control over. Maybe you drew up in a rotation youdidn’t want to be in, but you are there, so go rope with whatyou got. I know using examples from team roping seems trivial

compared to the first two situations I listed, but this is aboutall aspects of our lives, every single day. From our parentsbeing there for us or even leaving us before we were ready.From our marriage being more than we could have everimagined or much less than we had hoped for. From ourchildren being born genders we didn’t quite expect or growingup to be something we didn’t expect. From the job we havetoday that may be gone tomorrow. From our roping practicebeing more about our partners than about ourselves. You see in all aspects of our lives “it is what it is.” It is

one day at a time. It is about the next step you take. Theprognosis may look bleak or even rather dark, but it is thesituation and circumstances. For you see, without darknessthere is no light. My good friend that has this cancer is not concerned at all

about himself, but more about his wife and his family and hisfriends. He is a great man and he is loved by so many. He hashelped so many, people and animals alike. He has great faithand great belief in healing. None of that has faltered, he simplyhas accepted the situation for what it is and he isn’tquestioning why it happened to him. I only hope I can be sobrave and so strong in the face of such adversity, because Idon’t know yet all that my “it is what it is,” is going to be.

To me what my sister has shared is so eloquently spokenand written. We get so caught up in the worldly things goingon, we tend to forget what really matters. We all have our owncircumstances we are dealing with and what is important ishow we handle every challenge that we are faced with. “It iswhat it is” may sound like a cop out, but it is actuallyaccepting the situation and adapting to handle it as best we can.

I challenge you to take life for what it is. It is a gift and wehave so many things to be thankful for. Life is precious andwe should not take it lightly. Believe in yourself and believe inthe good that is out there. Trust that as long as you have Godin your life you can handle anything that comes your way.Never let your situation get you down and keep goingforward no matter what, and that is just the way it is.....

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WAY IT IS

ummer is here and this is shaping up to be a veryhot one. This time of year gets really busy for me as

I am traveling here and there. I am always on theprowl for new and inspiring material and recently I had a longvisit with my sister. She told me a story that really touchedme. I asked her to write the story down because I wanted touse it in this article. Below is the story written by my sisterand let me tell you it is very touching and very powerful. Ifyou don’t know her, you should meet her. Her name is BrandiClements and so the rest of this message is told by her.

I would like to talk to you about something that is veryimportant to me right now in my life. I would like to do itthrough a story. I have a very dear and special friend who is a veterinarian.

He was diagnosed with cancer recently. It is not the kind yourecover from easily. However, I am witnessing great courageand great faith from this man. He taught me a very importantlesson. This man, when asked about his situation simply said,“It is what it is.” Now, I am not going to tell you I instantly gothis meaning, but I eventually got it. Let me help you to do the same.“It is what it is.” I am not talking about losing faith, or

losing hope, or even giving up. In fact, those couldn’t be furtherfrom the point. Rather its about accepting the situation forwhat it is and coming up with a plan of attack from this pointforward. It is a statement that can apply to all aspects of our lives. I don’t know how many of you have heard of Pat Summitt.

She is the head coach of the University of Tennessee women’sbasketball team. She has completely redefined collegebasketball with her success there. She was recently diagnosedwith early-onset dementia, the Alzheimer’s type. When askedabout her condition and about her future she simply said,“Have fun and laugh everyday. Focus on what you can controland have a good attitude about what you can’t.” Now, if a woman who is living with such a disease can have

such faith and outlook than I should be able to do the same.My grandmother was diagnosed with this same disease and weare dealing with that so Ms. Summitt’s words give me comfort,insight and hope. It is what it is.Now, I know that not all things are this life altering. It can

just be as simple as the steer you have drawn today in theroping, or the weather outside. It is what it is and you focus on

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10 / JUNE 2012

To see all previous USTRC announcements made for the 2011 season visit www.ustrc.com

and click on the “Announcements” link.

Send Us Your Letter!Do you have a question, concern, complaint or praise you would like

to address to the USTRC? In today’s high tech world it is easier than everto send us your “Letter to the Editor.” We invite you to send us an emailat [email protected] with your comments about the USTRC, teamroping in general or the magazine.

Announcements

New this yearWhen awarded $1,000 in Flex Earnings from

placing at USTRC events, ropers may count the greaterof their winnings on Flex Earnings (not to exceed $3,000)toward qualifing for Regional or National Shoot-Outpositions. The difference between winnings and $1,000in Flex Earnings will be considered Applied Earnings andwill not expire at the end of each season. For example, ifthe winning amount is $1,364, the roper will have $1,000in Flex Earnings and $364 in Applied Earnings. WSTRwinnings up to $3,000 are counted as Flex Earnings,which will expire at the end of the USTRC season.

Plan your next roping event by clicking on theUSTRC Calendar at www.ustrc.com. The

calendar is filled with great team roping events and isthe best way to keep track of where to go. Also, don’tforget to put the Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping on your agenda. The action starts October 20, 2012 and will run through October 28, 2012.

Revised Rule12.1 All roping cattle shall consist of native

Corriente, native Longhorn or Mexico Corriente. Nativeroping heifers may be used if they are of same quality.(Note to Producers and Cattle Contractors: Native heifersused at roping events may only be comingled with othernative Longhorn and/or native Corriente cattle. Due tothe probability that native heifers may be used in a

breeding program prior to slaughter, they may NOT becomingled with Mexico Corriente roping stock.) Weight limitson all roping stock should be 350 lbs. to 550 lbs.Please direct your questions or comments on this rule

revision to [email protected] or [email protected].

USTRC Regional Finals are just around the corner.Check the ads in this issue to find the Regional

Finals you want to attend.Ropers, make sure you are eligible by participating in a

2012 season Affiliate, Grassroots or Sanctioned event or aRegional preliminary division prior to the Shoot-Outdivision you want to enter. Also, go online towww.ustrc.com/member services and check the Available Earnings you have to qualify for a Regional Shoot-Out division.

USTRC is excited to announce there will be aminimum of $105,000 added cash to the Regional

Finals Gold Plus Ropings this year. This means there will beat least $15,000 added to the roper’s pot in the Gold Plusdivision at each of the seven Regional Finals. Last year, USTRC added $12,800 in each Gold Plus

Regional roping and the results were amazing – the GoldPlus division at all seven of the Regional Finals were thehighest paying Gold Plus ropings in the history of thoseseven events. If you have any questions, contact Gold PlusRepresentative Ty Hillman at [email protected].

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any ropers have an intrinsic sense of what time theyneed in the average to have a shot at winning a roping. Years roping at different division levels have

provided the experience to know the approximate times it takes o win at the different division levels. But there aresome out there in team roping land that may notknow what those times are. Well, I may not be from the government but nonetheless, I am here tohelp you. Hopefully, this article is going to aid ropers in

the practice pen. The tables herein are going toprovide you with some realistic goals, so when youand your partner are making those practice runs,you will have a viable time to shoot for. A time thatrepresents what it is going to take to win at atypical USTRC sanctioned roping. If your team canconsistently make runs that are equal to or in closeproximity of these times, you will have an excellentshot at a good paycheck. What you will find in these tables are the times

it took for your fellow USTRC members to earn topmoney at last season’s sanctioned ropings bydivision. And rather than lumping all ropings ineach division together, much like I have done in thepast, this time I have segmented times also by thesize of the roping. Obviously, the more teams thereare at a given roping, the tougher it is to win. Moreteams mean more shorter times. The size of USTRCropings can vary considerably, from divisions withas many as 500 teams to some with just a handful.So, I thought it would make sense to divide the sizeof our ropings into thirds. That’s what you will findin each table under Team Count. And not only arejust the winning times presented here but the topthree winning times –– first through third. I havealso broken our ropings out by number of steers,the first table contains all of the 5-steer ropings of2011 (Open, #15 & #13) and the second table shows the 4-steer ropings (#12, #12 Gold Plus, #11,#10 & #9). The #8, 3-steer ropings have a table alltheir own. Now to explain what is in each table. The

numbers are extracted from every 2011 USTRCsanctioned roping except the Cinch National

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USTRC

BY JOHN FINDLAYby theNNUUMMBBEERRSS

MTimes You Need to Shoot For

to Win a USTRC RopingFinals. It includes all of the Regional Finals, however. The firstcolumn is the division. The second column the times for eachplace, 1st - 3rd. The third column breaks out how many ropingswere included in each of the three tiers of ropings, the top third,

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the middle third and the bottom third by team count. So, forexample, looking at the #12 4-steer division, for those teams thatplaced first in the Average, there were 28 ropings in the top third,28 ropings in the middle third and 27 ropings in the bottom third,again, by team count. The next column is the team count range foreach of those thirds. So, still looking at the #12 4-steer 1st placeteams, there was a range of 94 to 265 teams in the top third ofropings, a range of 70 to 93 teams in the middle third and a rangeof 13 to 69 teams in the bottom third. The next column is theaverage time it took to either win, place second or place third inthe average broken out by the size of the roping in thirds. Back tothe #12 again, the average time it took to win the Average in thetop tier of ropings by team count on four steers was 31.93. To win

in the middle tier of ropings - 32.08 and in the bottom tier ofropings - 35.83. The next column is the average amount of moneywon for 1st, 2nd and 3rd by tier and the last column is simply theaverage per round time, (i.e., the average time divided by thenumber of steers or rounds).

OK, now for an example of how to use the tables. Let’s say youand your partner are a #11 team. What time do you need to beconsistent at in the practice pen to have a shot at winning aUSTRC sanctioned roping. Looking at the #11 4-steer rows of thetable you will find you’ll need to be consistently between 32.95 and36.29 to win. More simply put, 33 to 36 seconds can win. That’s anaverage of 8.24 to 9.07 per round to win. 32.95 is what it took towin the big ropings and 36.95 is what it took to win the small

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ropings. So I’d say make your target time perround an 8.50. If you can make that time on arelatively consistent basis, you have a very goodchance of winning a #11 roping. It doesn’t meanthat you have to stop the clock every time at 8.5,not by a long shot. Sometimes you can be 9.5 justas long as you are also capable of 7.5 to averageout at 8.5. If you got a runner, you know a 9.5 willkeep you in the game as long as you can catch thatreally good steer in 7.5. Got it?

But hey, we cannot all be winners. That is why Iincluded what times were needed to place 2nd andthird. In the #11 again, you could be as long as40.56 on 4 (10.14 per round) and still win third in asmall USTRC sanctioned roping. Even a 35.85 (justunder 9 flat per round) still would get you thirdplace in a top tier roping. Even third place at a top tier USTRC roping will still net you right at$1,200 per roper. The point here is that averagingnine flat can still put you easily in the money at a#11 roping as long as you can rope nine flatCONSISTENTLY.

I have also included some charts to show thesame numbers that are in the tables but a littleeasier on the eyes. The charts are real good atshowing the differences between divisions. Or to put it another way, what times do your teamneed to be to be competitive in the differentdivisions. The charts also more graphicallyillustrate the fairly wide discrepancy betweentimes it takes to win high tier ropings as opposedto low tier ropings.

Let’s start looking at the left side of Chart 2,2011 4-Steer Roping Winning Teams by Rank of #of Teams in Roping. To be in good shape to win the#12 in a Top or Middle Tier roping, you need to bearound 32 on 4. To be competitive in the #11 or#12 Gold Plus top two tiers, you need to bebetween 33 and 34 on 4. The #10 will let you dropdown to between 35 and 36 on 4 to really be in themix while the #9 allows a rather wide discrepancyat the top two tiers, ranging from a low of just lessthan 37 to a high of 39 on 4. With more novicescompeting in the #9 it stands to reason there willbe more fluctuation in what it takes to win. Theencouragement, though, for # 9’s, is that averagingnine to ten second runs will easily give you a shotat winning. The right side of the charts are all thesame numbers only for teams placing second asopposed to first. The differences between first andsecond are often greater than I would havethought. Look at the #12. Winning in the top twotiers meant times right at 32 seconds but placingsecond meant times right at 34 seconds, a full twosecond difference. Differences of one-and-a-halfto two seconds between first and second weremore the rule rather than the exception.

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fter a mild winter, summer seemsto be coming early this year in

north Texas as we have had a handful ofdays that have already exceeded 90degrees and it is still April.

April was an exciting month for GoldPlus members with the announcementsthat $105,000 will be added to the GoldPlus division at the Regional Finals thisyear and the creation of the Gold PlusPilot Program. I am excited about bothbecause they are two new tremendousbenefits to the Gold Plus program. Theadded money at the Regional Finals

equates to $15,000 being added to theGold Plus purse at each event. Not toobad considering last year’s Gold Plusropings were the highest paying pursesever in the Gold Plus division at eachRegional Finals with only $12,800 addedcash. The Gold Plus Pilot Program hasalso generated a lot of discussion andropers are really showing an interest so Ihave high hopes for its success.

The Pilot Program started out as anidea to offer at 10 sanctioned events allin one region, mainly west Texas andNew Mexico, for a few reasons. First of

all, the decision to offer the ropings wasnot decided until February. With theagreement with WSTR, the eliminationof the Shoot-Out fund, and theguarantee to add $1 million to theNFTR, we had our hands full in theoffice with planning and implementingthe new changes. This put thedevelopment and scheduling of theGold Plus Pilot Program on hold untilFebruary. Since we were late in makingthe decision, it was unfortunately toolate to add the roping at some eventswhere it could have been well received.With many publications, advertisementsmust be submitted a month before thepublication comes out so producerswould have had a hard time advertisingthe specialty roping in mostpublications before April.

The second reason is there is a highconcentration of events that are still onthe schedule in that area in which wecould add the division so ropers canparticipate in numerous Specialty #10Gold Plus ropings. In order to get an

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Danny Miller of Lawson, Missouri and David Trammell ofMuskogee, Oklahoma won the Gold Plus division at theArkansas Championships. They roped four head in 34.25seconds and won $4,024 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

R.T. McElreath and Joe Matile were the winners of theGold Plus division at the Front Range Championships inPueblo, Colorado. The Kansas team roped four head in

33.89 seconds and won $1,790 in cash, trophy Gistbuckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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Randy Gaydos teamed up with fellow Texan, Justin Watts forthe win in the Gold Plus division at the Texas Championships.They roped four head in 32.91 seconds and won $4,070 in cash,trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Brother Campbell from Tennessee and Ran West, Jr. from Georgia won the Gold Plus division at theSouth Alabama Championships. They finished with a four-head total of 32.79 seconds and won$1,460 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

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The Kansas team of Kevin Hebenstrief and Mark Hebenstriet ropedfour head in 29.99 seconds to win the Gold Plus division at the MissouriClassic. The duo won $3,480 in cash, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings

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Home state ropers, JackWilhite and Tracy Spencerwon the Gold Plus division at

the Panhandle Classic inAmarillo, Texas. They roped

four head in 33.87 seconds andwon $4,014 in cash, trophyGist buckles and $6,000 in

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Gold Pluscontinued from page 16

accurate picture of how well the ropingwill be received, we felt ropers needed tohave the option to participate in severalof the add-on ropings in their region,not just one or two. The events in westTexas and New Mexico are large enoughthat adding another division would notsplit up the teams too much, but not toosmall that adding another divisionwould just create another little roping.With the events that were left on theschedule when we made the decision,we felt that particular region was goingto be the best testing field for us.

When the word got out about the

Gold Plus Pilot Program, severalproducers jumped on board with theidea and decided to offer the specialtyroping at their events, too. What startedout as a testing program with 10 eventsin one region turned into 24 confirmedevents with the possibility of even more.For some events, it has been an easydecision to add the specialty ropingbecause of the event’s format and theminimal time constraints. For otherevents, the decision is not so easybecause of the event format, size of theevent, and time constraints. With someevents, it just isn’t feasible or possible toadd another division. Check out theevent ads in the SuperLooper to see ifthere will be an event near you that willoffer the Specialty #10 Gold Plus roping.

The new roping got off to a good start

as the New Mexico Championshipshosted in Clovis, NM offered the firstspecialty roping. A total of 13 teams wona piece of the $17,352 cash payout in thenew specialty #10 Gold Plus division.When it was all said and done, RobertMartinez of Radium Springs, New Mexicoand Fred Lucero from Canutillo, Texaswere the champions, roping four steers in40.90 seconds. The team also won theCentury Bonus and second place in the#9 Incentive, pocketing a total of $6,248and $4,000 USTRC Flex Earnings. JoeDutton and Jim Malone, both of Midland,Texas won the #9 Incentive earningthemselves $1,582 and $2,000 USTRCFlex Earnings.

Please let me know if you have anyquestions. I look forward to visitingwith you.

Jeff Davis from New Mexico and Joaquin Huntington from Colorado roped four head in 34.38 seconds for theGold Plus championship of the Spanish Trail Classic in Moab, Utah. They won $2,062 in cash, trophy Gist bucklesand $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings

Mississippi roper ClaudeLowery teamed up with

Dusty Stroud fromMissouri to win the Gold

Plus division at theMississippi Championships.

They roped four head in36.78 seconds and won$1,620 in cash, trophy

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ince the first of the year, there has been a shift in the TRIAD classification system. This is necessary in order to

make more ropers competitive at events across the country. This shift has been made with the intention of slowing down the divisions.

So how fast do you have to be to be competitive? Take a look at Table 1.1. This table represents the Speed Index or SI. The SI is a calculation of every qualified run that the TRIAD system hasgathered from your entries. It represents how you compete at an event. Be sure to study each of the classification numbers and the expectations that TRIAD has as it relates to yourhandicap number.

The TRIAD system is not concerned with what you look likewhen you rope as much as on how you compete. How fast areyou under certain conditions? How many of the runs you makedo you complete? How fast are you when you put three runstogether? How often do you put runs together going into a shortgo? What impact do you have when you put runs together? Inother words, style does not factor in as much as the amount ofruns you put together in a competitive setting

Through the analysis, TRIAD measures the correlationbetween speed index and completion rate. The completion rate isthe measure of the number of times a roper puts runs togetherthat are fast enough to win or place in a division. In the diagramyou see the speed allowed for each classification. If your speed isconsistent with your classification and your completion rate isbetween 46% and 55% you are within the parameters of yourclassification number.

When determining a roper’s handicap, the TRIAD analysisuses primary and secondary information to make qualitydecisions. The primary information is the data gathered fromUSTRC sanctioned and affiliated events, World Series of TeamRoping, from other organizations, or stand alone producers thatutilize USTRC’s event software. Primary data is the best form ofinformation to analyze because:

• We know the set-up of the event, which determines the difficulty level

• We know the performance times from each round from every division

• We know all the competitors that competed at the event• We know the cattle source and cattle type• We know the arena conditions i.e. ground, length, width

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Secondary data is referred to as Free Form. Free Forminformation consists of results from jackpots, youth rodeos,amateur rodeos, pro rodeos, or other types of team ropinginformation. This information plays into the decision makingprocess and carries more weight if that is the only informationavailable. However, if you have primary data the Free Form will ofcourse weigh less, but is still considered.

The majority of the information analyzed is objective.However, the analysis also considers subjective data as part of theanalysis in the form of ballot votes or quality control, also referredto as QC.

QC is used to insure the quality of the classification comingfrom the analysis. These screenings are from one run to the nextand are made based on the definition of the classificationnumbers in the 2012 USTRC Rulebook. This provides yet anothersafety net to help in making informed decisions when assigning aTRIAD Classification number.

This general overview of how a TRIAD classification isassigned should allow you to rest assured that there is a lot oftime, effort and thought involved in a TRIAD decision. The goal ofthe TRIAD Classification system is to create a level playing field atevents across the nation. It is also the intention of the system tocreate a competitive atmosphere and to give you the confidenceto be competitive when you put your money up. There is acomprehensive monitoring system in place designed to measurethe quality and accuracy of the decisions made, whether it is a

classification increase, decrease, or a first time assignment.Often, ropers question their classification number. But before

you consider a classification appeal, do your own research. Theseare the questions that you need to ask when inquiring about yourclassification number.

What is my Speed Index?

What is my completion rate?

How fast am I when I put runs together going into a short go?

What impact have I had on the divisions that I have entered?

These are the major points used when assigning aclassification number. Considering these variables providesconsistency in the decision making process as well asstandardizes the classification analysis.

We are confident that the TRIAD shift is already having apositive impact toward a more level playing field. The evidenceresides within the enormous amount of performance data that ischecked into the TRIAD system on a weekly basis from events bigand small across the country. Perhaps even more importantly, it isthe feedback we receive from ropers and producers alike that tellus we are on track. They are particularly happy to see that severalof the new faces in the crowd are actually old partners andcustomers recently encouraged enough by what they see to feelcompetitive again. n

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have been hearing rumors about stock contractors having trouble getting cattle together for their ropings,

so I did some investigating and would like to share someideas with you. One thing I would like to say, and I know

many people will argue with me, but I like the home-grownCorriente breed just as much as the Mexican steers we get crossednowadays. In the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s there was some good horn andage on the steers out of Mexico, which made them tough and theywould last. Today, they seem to be mixed; you see a lot of paintsand roans instead of browns and blacks. The U.S. breeders arebreeding for stamina and size, so these cattle stay smaller as theyget older. This allows you to rope them longer. What do you thinkthe Mexicans are breeding for? Probably chance meetings of bulland cow. You can agree or not, but I hope we stop taking Mexicansteers and start to use only U.S. raised cattle. This will help our U.S.cattle raisers to make money and encourage them to expand theirherds. In the past, we have used the U.S. cattle as a second-handcattle source in case the border closed. I would rather buy cattlefrom an American and keep my money in my country than be at

the mercy of the Mexicans. So I got a little off track. What does

this have to do with big cattle? Well, theroping producers are telling me they arehaving trouble getting cattle, so they areraising their own and buying fromseveral sources. They are also having tomix herds from last year and this year tohave the numbers. It might be in the nearfuture that you will be at a roping andyour first steer has horns 28" across andthe next one is 15" across; your thirdsteer weighs 600 lbs. and your fourthsteer weighs 350 lbs. I hope our U.S.cattle raisers can help keep this scenariofrom taking place. If and when the bordergets back to normal, we need to have thegood sense to stick with home-growncattle, and not dump our guys and goback to Mexico and all the games theyplay on the roping cattle market.

If we do have to rope big steers, we

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Big Cattle and Mixed Herds

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had better get the big horned dummy out, and you’re going tohave to get used to roping some bigger horns. Do you know thatin the 70’s, some headers used a medium soft rope because thehorns were so big? In some cases you will need to have a softand an extra soft head rope, and you might have to switch backand forth between the two ropes as needed. If you do start tosee this, you need to start practicing switching ropes and hornsizes at home. When you start switching rope stiffness during aroping and you’re not training to do it, this can really mess withyour rope control. With stiffer ropes you will need to use a littlemore arm. You also have to keep a little more speed on a stifferrope if you’re heading or heeling, to make that rope bind andstretch to feel your tip.

I would recommend having your horse tuned up. You mightdraw a little, quick moving steer that runs, then come right backand draw a big old steer that lopes, so you need some rate. Dosome horse exercises. For example, in your warm up, speed yourhorse up, then back him off and make him come down to a trotwhile you’re swinging your rope. When you’re at home on theHot Heels, if you’re heading or heeling, drive your horse up intoposition and then back him off about 6', then go back up intoposition. Do this several times until your horse gets light andresponsive. You’re going to need a lot more horse control if youstart roping cattle that have big steers and little steers mixed.

If we start roping a lot of big steers, some of you heelers aregoing to have to rethink your heel loop. Some of these big steerswon’t clear the ground real well, so you can’t just sweep the legs.You have to learn to plane that loop out and set the bottom outfront on the ground, Monty Joe Petska style. Don’t worry, Montycan show you how to do it; he taught me how to do it. Or cometo a school and I’ll show you.

What I’m saying is, just be prepared. We lived through thesekind of cattle conditions in the 70’s, it’s not a big deal. You justmight have to become a better roper to win in these conditions.Take a school; read an article; join my website; practice with apurpose; do something every day that’s designed to prepare youand your horse to be a little better every time you rope.

Your Friend,Rickey Green

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And Then There Was OneChampions Profileby Melinda Clements

The #12 Shoot-Out was a four steer average with the topthirty teams advancing to the short go round. The prizelinewas unbelievable and consisted of Martin ChampionshipTrophy saddles, Gist championship gold buckles, Tony LamaOstrich boots and Western Horseman 75th Anniversarycommemorative belt buckles. Add to that prize line some$78,100 cash money and it just boggled the mind.The pair needed a time of 8.71 or better to take the lead

away from Collin Domer and J.T. Schalla. At that point Domerand Schalla were leading the Average with a time of 32.44.“I missed my steer in the Preliminary and I wanted to put

that behind me in the worst way,” Ward commented. “When Irode into the box I wasn’t thinking anything.”This was one steer, one roping and one job to do right then

and there. There was no thought process, no time forbutterflies, only time to go rope and rope right.When the flag dropped and numbers were tabulated 7.90

was right on track. They had done all they could and took the

ometimes despite insurmountable odds challenge stares you in the face and forces you to face reality.

Sometimes diversity is merely hitting another gear and facingfacts. Most team ropers rise to the occasion. Some strugglewith pressure and can’t move. Others take pressure andcapitalize on the intensity and move forward facing the odds,the challenge and reaping whatever rewards may be involved. Mississippi team ropers Jeff Peterman and Mark Ward knew

frustration. It had stared them in the face and they had to dosomething to regroup. Falling apart in the #12 Preliminary atthe 2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Ropingfrustrated them both. They watched a little over $17,000 fallout of sight. To say they didn’t like the feeling was a grossunderstatement.Peterman and Ward were the fourth high team back going

into the short go round of the #12 Shoot-Out at the CinchUSTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Peterman had beenhere before. He knew about the pressure and he liked it. Itchallenged him and set his emotions on fire.Ward was holding on. He had faced more challenges and

range of emotions in the last two weeks leading up to theTeam Roping Finals to last him awhile. He lost his number oneheel horse and it was a repeat of an event he had dealt with asa kid. It wasn’t fun. He didn’t like the feeling.Peterman and Ward were an unlikely team. They had been

beating the odds from day one. It was mere chance they evenroped together in the first place. They had been adversariesand for them to pair up at all was a bit of déjà vu.

2011 USTRC National Champions

Jeff Peterman and Mark Ward

Shoot-Out Roping#12

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lead in the Average with three teams left to rope.“I wasn’t focused and I wasn’t worried,” Ward elaborated.

“I just waited for those last teams to make their runs.”Rhett Redding and Troll Tettenhorst needed a time of 9.39

to move Peterman and Ward. They were the only pair thatcould move Peterman and Ward. They had to have a 9.39 tomove the Mississippi ropers. However, it was not meant to beas the pair came up short with a time of 10.55 and it wasn’tfast enough. Jeff Peterman and Mark Ward would take thetitle of champions and winners of the #12 Shoot-Out at the2011 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

“This roping was a new start,” Ward said. “A newbeginning. Just rope and make a solid run. That is all I could

focus on. It worked.”Peterman was feeling humble and appreciative. Attending

the Finals with his wife and kids he planned to hold true tohis promise to pay off the house with his winnings.

Two ropers, a very unlikely pairing, but a pairing of twochampions in their own right. That was to say the very leastif you said anything at all. They faced challenges and heldtightly to the competitive spirit that makes team roping what it is. Jeff Peterman and Mark Ward are goodrepresentatives of the business. When it was all said anddone “And Then There Was One—Peterman and Ward-theChampions of the #12 Shoot-Out at the Cinch USTRCNational Finals of Team Roping.” n

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The battle against flies isconstant, but there are waysto reduce these pests—without

toxic chemicals. Different flies have different habitsand behavior, so a combination of tactics is mosteffective. Houseflies and stable flies breed in manure androtting organic matter such as old hay and bedding. Horn flies breed in cattle manure. Horseflies/deerflies breed in swampyareas and black flies breed in flowing water—often many miles away—so it’s impossible to control them at theirbreeding sites.

Houseflies, stable flies and horn flies can be reduced by acombination of diligent clean-up—not letting manure or oldhay/bedding build up to create breeding sites—and use ofdung beetles or parasitic wasps. These tiny wasps lay eggs inmanure and their larvae feed on fly larvae. Dung beetles breakup fresh manure, making poor habitat for fly larvae. Fly controltactics are moving away from dependence on pesticides, dueto concern for the environment and pests developingresistance to insecticides.

Importance Of SanitationManure and wasted hay should be spread thinly for quick

drying, or composted. Properly composted material gets hotenough during fermentation/breakdown to kill fly eggs andlarvae. First line of defense in the battle against flies is to keepthem from reproducing—by eliminating breeding sites.

Stable flies don’t breed in straight manure. They prefer

decaying matter high in plant waste, such as wet hayor old bedding. Texas A&M University did a studyseveral years ago and found that if people don’t clean

up areas where they feed big bales this makes idealbreeding ground for flies. Researches estimated that the

area around one big round feeder produces more than amillion stable flies.

In spring before flies emerge, one of the first things to dowhen weather warms up is to move feeders and/or spreadwasted hay so it will dry, or put it into a big pile to start heatingand composting. Otherwise, it may stay wet through summer,providing breeding sites for stable flies.

Predator WaspsSecond line of defense is to keep fly larvae from hatching.

Parasitic wasps can be purchased from several suppliers. Thesewasps can reduce fly larvae by 90 percent if you diligentlyreduce fly breeding sites and put out enough wasps to inhabitwhat’s left, and put out more wasps every 30 days throughsummer. Even though these wasps are present in theenvironment there are not enough to control the flypopulation unless you tip the scales by putting out morewasps. A female fly lays 3 times the number of eggs laid by a wasp.

These tiny nocturnal wasps spend their lives on or nearmanure. Adult wasps are harmless because they don’t sting orbite. Females search through manure and lay eggs in thepupae of houseflies, stable flies, horn flies and other flies that

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breed in manure. Wasp eggs hatchquicker than fly eggs and wasp larvause dormant fly maggots as food.

Parasitic wasps give best control indry climates and dry years. Numberof wasps needed is based on numberof animals. Wasp suppliersrecommend releasing them early inthe season before flies becomenumerous. A pen with one or twohorses or cattle would need 5000wasps each month. A larger herdneeds 1000 to 2000 wasps per animalper month. Parasitic wasps will notmake up for lack of sanitation, butused in conjunction with manure/bedding/hay cleanup can be helpful.

Dung BeetlesThese insects spend their lives in manure. Adults use liquid components as

nourishment and lay eggs in the manure pat. Hatching larvae consume manure.Some species remove and bury balls of manure containing their eggs. An activepopulation of dung beetles can bury or destroy 95 percent of horn fly eggs and larvaeand about 90 percent of other parasites that are passed in or depend on manure.

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Even if fly eggs hatch, they can’t get backup to ground surface after dung beetlesbury the manure. Birds are attracted tomanure containing dung beetles, and tearthe pats apart to eat them—which helpsspread manure and disrupt fly larvaedevelopment. A single manure pat withoutdung beetles can generate 60 to 80 adulthorn flies.Some types of dewormers and

pesticides destroy dung beetles. Long-term control of fliesis often better achieved by dung beetles (to degrade themanure) than by sporadic application of pesticides.

Fly TrapBiting flies that come in from other areas can killed

before they attack your animals. One effective method isthe Epps Biting Fly Trap™, invented by a cattleman inOklahoma, now made and marketed by HorselineProducts in Henderson, Tennessee. Biting flies (horseflies, deerflies, stable flies, black flies,

mosquitoes, etc.) are attracted to large, dark objects suchas the shape and silhouette of an animal, so the trap is aframework with a large dark portion and some transparentpanels. The latter simulate air space above an animal andunder its belly—where flies normally circle before landingto bite and feed. When flies hit the transparent sheets theyricochet into trays of water below, and drown. If you add afew drops of dishwashing soap to each tray, the soapbreaks the surface tension of the water so the insects can’tfloat. They immediately sink and drown. Research showed this trap kills about one pound of

biting flies per day. A 3-year research project at CornellUniversity, University of Florida and New York PestManagement compared 15 flytrap products and found thistrap’s effectiveness was10 to 1 compared to other methodstried. The trap was also tested 3 years on New York dairyfarms, looking at non-chemical approaches versus

pesticides—which only work short term and may be toxic to otherforms of life.The trap catches many flies in the evening when the dark

portion is still warm after air cools off; the fly thinks this is ananimal. It works best in an open area where flies see it from adistance. All you do is scoop out dead flies every other day or sowith an aquarium net, add more water and soap if needed, andchange the water every 2 weeks. Each tray holds about 3.5 gallons.You can put an electric wire around the trap so animals won’t rub on it. Many ranchers use rotational grazing and want something

they can move from pasture to pasture. The new portable modelhas an aluminum frame (lightweight and easy to move) but isdurable and can withstand 90 mph wind. Empty sandbags comewith that unit to hold it steady in the wind; sandbags sit on thelegs of the unit.Environmentally friendly fly control methods can coordinate a

number of tactics, which include fly predator wasps, traps forhouse and stable flies, traps for bitingflies, walk-through traps for horn flies,fly vacuums, bug zappers or ways toenhance populations of martins,swallows, bats, etc. that eat flies.



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KEEPS GETTING BETTER

Cinch Jeans and Shirts

Lead – Don’t Follow is Cinch Jeansand Shirts motto and they have led thepack of great fitting jeans and shirts formany years, and you can bet there willmany more of those years to come. Alwayson the cutting edge of fashion, withrespect to detail and durability for theworking cowboy, Cinch Jeans and shirtshave proven to be the best choice amongmany. There are many new styles hittingthe shelves this year, as well as the manygreat styles cowboys have worn for years.See what lies ahead and what should behanging in your closet this summer!

New print from CINCH! This steel graylong sleeve shirt is accented with finewhite grid and red grapefruit dots.Features dye to match buttons and CINCH necktape.

Plaids are big in the summer, andCINCH does them best! This wide gradientplaid of spring green and ocean blue popoff of a white background. This shirt is alsoavailable in short sleeve for those hotsummer days. Available in June.

Cruel Girl

Turning heads and making statements, CruelGirl Jeans were created as a premium Westernbrand that complemented every girl’s favoritefeatures while maintaining a dedication to anactive lifestyle. With great fit, quality and attitudethe brand continued to grow to what it is today.Cruel Girl denim is known as a high quality,rodeo-performance, fashion-forward brand thatmeets the athletic demands of any cowgirl. Ourfashion basic line of Cruel Girl denim lives tohighlight your confidence with a “cruel” designrecipe that mixes sassy, sexy, independent andauthentic qualities. We work hard to design jeansand shirts to complement each favored feature ofyour body and mind. Whether in the arena or outon the town, our apparel lives to make youcomfortable in any situation.

Take a look at some of the new things CruelGirls is offering this summer. Bet you can’t wait totry them on!

Plaids get sketchy with this new shirt fromCruel! This sketched plaid of regal purple andblack gives a traditional plaid an edge, and theWestern yokes and snaps keep it grounded.

This flirty shirt dress from Cruel was made toturn heads! The green printed cotton dress hasbeen finished with ruffle detailing, copper logobuttons, and pockets at the hip. Available in July.

It is that time of year again, time to start showing off thisyear’s new Western fashion! The last decade has seen a lot ofmovement inside the market of fashionable Western wear and tosay the least, it has been a booming market. New companies havesprung up with lines of shirts, jeans, boots, belts and many otheritems that are fit for the runway in New York fashion shows,giving flare and fashion to those who ride horses competitively.This in turn has rolled over to the older companies who have hadto come up with their own versions of flare and style to keep upwith today’s Western wear fashion for both men and women.

Over the past couple of years, the Western fashion world hasbeen infiltrated by ‘bling!’ From sunglasses to footwear, jeanpockets and shirts to hats and caps and belts, ‘bling’ has been thehot item. The apparel world is a tricky business though and whatmight be in style today, is out the door tomorrow. However, ‘bling’seems to be hanging in there and is somewhat of a staple inWestern wear today.

“Although we are seeing some manufacturers move away fromshowing ‘blingy’ products, ‘bling’ is still strong,” said JulieChristian, Apparel Buyer Manager for NRS (National Ropers

Supply). “The ladies are still buying it.”The most fashionable aspect in the Western world today is in

the jeans marketplace. There are shirt styles, boots and hats, aswell as a few other apparel items that set cowboys and cowgirlsapart, but the market with the most fashion changes today lies in jeans. They have always been part of the Western heritage, and cowboys and cowgirls have worn them on the range, insidearenas and at work for a long time. But in the present day, jeansare not only the staple of the Western wear manufactures, but an area that seems to have no-holds-bar against new styles, fitsand design.

In addition to the ‘bling’ that has become part of the trend injeans today, signature designs and stitching artwork on the backjean pockets have been the focal point for many brands. It almostseems like every new style hitting the jean world has some sort ofstitching design, ‘blingy’ concept, flap or something unique thatsets them apart.

“Jeans are all about the details, whether it is stitching or‘bling’ designs. The back pocket has become the place toshowcase the details for the jeans,” added Christian. “This is

Western Fashion

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Cowgirl Tuff Never Gives Up on delivering comfy!

Cowgirl Tuff Company is excited to announcethe launch of their new loungewear line, NGU(Never Give Up) Wear. As an extension of thealready popular Cowgirl Tuff brand, the newloungewear line has brought yet another newspin on clothing in the Western industry.

While Cowgirl Tuff is known for their“UnBelieveable Fit,” they have just raised the baragain on style and comfort. Lisa Bollin, founderand designer, is an avid barrel racer herself and isthe inspiration behind this new line. “We want tofill the gap, bring something in that’s missing inthe Western industry,” Bollin commented. This newextension of Cowgirl Tuff has brought just that. You can now sport your favorite jeansand your favorite loungewear with their signature look. Cowgirl Tuff has integratedactivewear and sportswear in their line since being established in 1999, but havegone one step further with this new line of fun, colorful versatile pieces.

The new limited edition line includes pieces ranging from very soft fleece ziphoods, capris, and shorts; to very lightweight slub tees, rib tanks, boxer style shorts,and bikinis. NGU Wear was created with comfort and relaxation in mind, but isdesigned with the consistent Cowgirl Tuff look of buckin’ horses, horseshoes and theirvery own slogans and logos. The line coordinates with the already popular Cowgirl Tuffactivewear and denim line, allowing for the ability to mix and match pieces thecustomers already own.

Be the first to check out the new NGU Wear line. Participating stores will be givingaway bags to launch the new line. Hurry, these bags and this hot new limited editionline you can’t live without are only available while supplies last. Cowgirl TuffCompany’s new NGU Wear is available now in Western apparel stores nationwide. Tofind a retailer near you, visit ww.cowgirltuff.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Resistol – Best All Around

Cowboys and cowgirls know where to find true cowboy hats andapparel made for the arena. Resistol has long been the leader inWestern hats and has recently added shirts and apparel to theircollections. You can find all of the great Resistol styles at www.resistolhat.com

The official hat of the USTRC. This 10X Vented Straw hat with 4-¼" brim will keep you cool in the hottest temperatures.

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From Rancho Estanciacomes this beautiful SophiaTunic in a Southwestern stripe.Striking and flattering on or offshoulders with flared sleeves.Lavish embroidery on the frontmakes this a go to piece for anight out.Retail 54.95


something that we are seeing across the board in the men’s andladies’ market.”

As team ropers know, whether you’re in the saddle, at theoffice or just around the house, comfort goes a long way. Relaxedfits, boot cut, and many other ideas and materials have madeshopping for that perfect fit much easier. To say the least, anyonecan find that pair of jeans that fit just right.

Christian adds, “The majority of our customers shop for style,but it is so important for many of our lines to be versatile so ourcustomers can not only look good but can also ride and work inour apparel.”

Although, style is still often the number one priority,especially for women, manufacturers know that they must givetheir customers a product that will hold up to the stresses of everyday use.

“Durability has become a key component in denim, especiallyfor men and our core women customers,” added Christian. “Jeancompanies know that by giving customers a jean that is going tostand the test of time, they can gain a lifetime customer thatbelieves in their products.

Women seem to be the biggest buyer of today’s styles,however, the market around men’s jeans has increased and thereare many new styles for the men of the Western world to choosefrom as well. The days of old when Western wear stores hadshelves filled with only Levi or Wrangler jeans has been

redesigned to also offer styles from companies such as CinchJeans, B-Tuff, Ariat, Petrol and several others. These companiesfill racks inside stores all across the country giving men newstyles and comfortable fits that allow them to show off their ownpersonal style.

“We see a lot happening with men’s fashion jeans,” saidChristian. “These newer jeans are flying off the shelves and thatcan only mean there is a customer out there wanting somethingfresh and new.”

Jeans may be the largest market inside the Western fashionworld, but other fashionable items seem to add to the uniqueglamour for both cowboys and cowgirls. Everything fromheadbands, boot styles and shirt designs, as well as silver andrhinestone studs that adorn different products, the Western wearmarket is always changing and offering up new things thatbecome the hot topic of the year.

The Western wear market is a huge business for manymanufacturers. Although at one time Western wear laggedbehind designer fits who marched down the runways in New Yorkor Paris, today’s jeans and Western wear fashions stand side byside with some of the best designs in the world. Additionally, theynot only add flair to the arena floor, the clothing for today’scowboys and cowgirls has proven to have the fit, comfort anddurability to withstand the day to day activities of the modernday cowboy way of life.


Wrangler

One of the most popularbrands of Western wear stillhas the styles you grew upwith, as well as many newstyles to keep you lookinggood inside the arena. Findall of these styles on theshelves of your local Westernwear dealers

Wrangler – The Original Amplified.Style: Wrangler Retro,#WRT20DLDetails: Dark Lager denim, boot cut, 11.5 oz. denimMSRP: approx. $55

Style: Trevor Brazile Relentless byWrangler Collection, #MTB214MDetails: Room2Move®180 degree side gussetsfor added mobility, Quick-drying Coolmax®fabric, Trevor Brazile signature neck tape andattractive embroidered logoMSRP: approx. $48

Steer Crazy

You can find The Steer Crazy booth at USTRC event all across the county including the Cinch USTRCNational Finals of Team Roping each year in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They sell just about everything ateam roper needs including a new line of jackets and hoodies, complete with USTRC logos.

Black Soft ShellsLadies and men’s black soft shell jackets are completely wind

proof and waterproof, lined with a light fleece lining to make them very warm. Each jacket is embroidered on the front with the USTRC logo, as well as a team roper in red, white and blue. They come in ladies sizes through 2X and men’s sizes through 3XL and retail for $69.95

SweatshirtsSteer Crazy sweatshirts are always a hit! These are

heavyweight black sweatshirts that are decorated with black and red plaid USTRC appliqué matching the contrasting hood. They come in sizes small through 2 XL. In addition, Steer Crazy also has a pink hoodie that is decorated with a brown and pink plaid USTRC appliqué. They are available in size 2 through XL Both of these sweatshirts retail for $59.95

Twisted X Boots

Twisted X Boots introduces the new Joe BeaverCalf Roper to their 2012 Spring release.

The MCR0005 is in our WS toe, 11" top. Chocolatewith blue top. Joe Beaver calf ropers are designed forcalf roping; quick exit from the stirrup, lightweight, andflexible. And - They are super comfortable.

These boots come available in D and EE width 7-12, 13, 14.

They MSRP for around $159 and are flying off the shelves everywhere. Get yours whileyou can.

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Style: Women’sPerformance Shirt,#LW7211MDetails: black multiprint, tailored fit with performance sleeves, snapsMSRP: approx. $44


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Hooey

Catching on in the IndustryNo doubt, little things catch on inside circles of things. Sports, recreation,

markets, they all seem to find something that gives them an identity. Footballjerseys worn by fans, t-shirts with favorite logos, and a lot of other things seemto group people. Just by looking at someone and what they are wearing, you cansense their likes. Same goes for those in the rodeo community. Of course thecowboy hat, boots and buckles give them an identity of their own, but recently,there has been a new look so to speak.

Hooey has been around for a few years and more and more cowboys andcowgirls are digging the cool designs of their caps and clothing. With a wild-sideattached to great design, the Hooey image has become somewhat of a standardfor many who rope and rodeo. Hooey has continued to grow given their uniqueand fresh logo designs that are gaining popularity. Today, they have a few newapparel items that are hitting shelves across the country.Eliminator Pin

HOOey’s latest hat design. The “Eliminator Pin” has an alternating pinstripe fabric in a Flexfit curved bill.

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AriatAriat is the leading performance footwear and apparelbrand for equestrian athletes around the world. Ariathas always been driven to offer great footwear for theequestrian and has continued to develop styles thatnot only offer comfort and durability, but great looksas well. Arait also has a great line of fashion apparelfor equestrians. Look ahead to see a glimpse of whatAriat has to offer and find even more at your localretailer or online at www.Ariat.com

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UPCOMING EVENTRED DESERT CLASSICRock Springs, WyomingJune 22-24 2012

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Cade hobbled his horse and made his way to the rock bastion and

knelt down. He carefully shoved cartridges into his Winchester and

pulled his binoculars from his saddlebags. He could see the wagon ruts

and he could see the river.

He knew the payroll for the miners in Rock Springs wouldcome this way. He knew it would be easy to take them by surprise.He had been in Rock Springs all week and it didn’t take a smartman to figure out if the payroll didn’t show up there would be ariot. The riot would keep the law busy and by the time theycurtailed the miners he would be long gone.

Rock Springs was a rough and tumble town. It had a badreputation. The wagon trains traveled by but they never tarriedlong. They took on supplies and headed on to California. It took aspecial breed of man to stay in Rock Springs. Cade wasn’t staying.He was in need of funds and this was all he could come up with.He didn’t have the heart or guts to join the Hole in the Wall Gang.Besides he’d heard Cassidy was a hard man. And it wasn’t onlythat, he didn’t want to share the spoils.

Cade shifted his position and continued to scan the wagon ruts and trees near the river. He hated waiting. Looking back at his horse he suddenly noticed thegelding prick his ears. Pulling up the binoculars he could see a dim trace of dirt in the air. Something was coming. Hopefully it would be the wagon train that broughtthe payroll.

The bartender in Rock Springs had told him, “Son, there is at least a hundredmiles of wagon ruts leading to this town. Those settlers pause, take a breath andmove on. Why, there is no doubt anyone in his right mind would keep going. RockSprings just ain’t for the faint of heart.”

Well, Cade Collins wasn’t faint hearted and Rock Springs, Wyoming would changehis life. Things would be different just for him having been there.

Sweetwater County, Wyoming is made up of an amazing 10,000 square miles withseventy-five percent of the county’s land being mass public land. The remaining landis twenty-five percent private. However, even much of the private land is alsoavailable for public access. There is a rare free kind of spirit in Sweetwater Countyand Rock Springs is indicative of that free spirit.

Rich in history the area is the perfect place for the Red Desert Classic to be heldJune 23 through the 24. Rock Springs still holds on to the history that made it famous.It still holds a spirit of excitement and just as the old wagon ruts still scar the earthnearby, one thing is for certain, when USTRC team ropers pull into Rock Springs theyare in for a great team roping and a fun weekend.

There is just a feel about the area. Diverse rock formations surround Rock Springs.The open isolation of the area reaches out and grabs you. It is wild and free, openand inviting, appealing and overwhelming. Wild horses gallop across the horizon andthe sand dunes beckon one to “stay a little longer and really get to know us.”

Home to Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs Family RecreationCenter and Rock Springs Fine Arts Center visitors will find more to do than actuallymeets the eye. Filled with history, good food, places to stay and a curious ambienceworth exploring USTRC ropers are in for a weekend worth remembering.

The Sweetwater County Events Complex will play host to USTRC ropers and withBill Cornia and his crew furnishing the cattle you can bet the Red Desert Classic willbe a hot roping. The community of Rock Springs will welcome ropers with openarms. They like being involved with ropers and rodeo. They will also host to theNational High School Rodeo Finals in July. This is a community that invites teamroping and rodeo into their midst and makes the stay a worthwhile one to remember.

The Red Desert Classic will kick off the middle of June and USTRC ropers shouldlook hard for the wagon ruts and follow them to Rock Springs. It will be fun weekendand the roping will be a good one. Mark your calendar. It will be here before youknow it. n

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Lonestar Regional FinalsAugust 9-12, 2012 Waco, TexasHeart of Texas Fair Complex www.wacocvb.comProduced by USTRC www.ustrc.com

Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor Info� Sleep Inn

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Mountaineer ClassicAugust 11-12, 2012 Canvas, West VirginiaGood Evening Ranch ArenaJx2 Productions John Johnson 423-340-0640USTRC www.ustrc.com

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Central States ShowdownAugust 17-19, 2012 Lake St. Louis, MissouriNational Equestrian CenterHerb Snow 217-473-3236USTRC www.ustrc.com

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636-300-4844 Hotel� Outback Steakhouse

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Northwest Regional FinalsWinnemucca Events Center Winnemucca, NevadaAugust 24-26, 2012USTRC www.ustrc.com

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800-633-6435 Hotel� The Griddle

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Chisholm Trail ClassicAugust 24-26, 2012 Enid, OklahomaChisholm Trail PavilionChisholm Trail Expo Centerwww.chisholmtrailexpo.comJeff and Cindy Smith 620-422-3632USTRC www.ustrc.com

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1. Luke S. Brown III ..........57 2. Chad W. Masters ...........49 3. Colby L. Lovell...............48 4. Kaleb E. Driggers ..........40 5. Erich J. Rogers ..............33 6. Clay O. Smith ................32 7. Clay B. Tryan .................31 8. Lane T. Ivy.....................28 9. Bubba Buckaloo............26 10. Turtle B. Powell .............26 11. Riley S. Minor ...............25 12. Wade K. Kreutzer ..........25 13. Philip D. McCoy.............24 14. Keven Daniel.................22 15. Blake H. Hughes............20 16. David Key .....................19

17. David W. Motes .............19 18. Manny Egusquiza, Jr. .....19 19. Arky Rogers..................19 20. Shaw T. Loiseau.............18 21. Quincy H. Kueckelhan....17 22. Speed Williams .............17 23. Dylan G. Gordon............17 24. Calvin R. Brevik ............17 25. Colby B. Siddoway.........15 26. Adam Newcomb ............15 27. Tate Kirchenschlager .....14 28. Tyson J. Campidilli.........14 29. Jay Tittel........................14 30. Derrick J. Begay ............13 31. Brit J. Ellerman .............13

1. Jade R. Corkill...............62 2. Travis L. Graves.............49 3. Justin R. Price ...............48 4. Brad Culpepper .............46 5. Rodney D. Melton..........35 6. Cody W. Doescher .........33 7. Rich Skelton .................31 8. Brady J. Minor...............28 9. Brandon J. Gonzales ......28 10. Russell W. Cardoza, Jr ...27 11. Dakota Kirchenschlager ..25 12. Nick Rowland................24 13. Cory Petska...................21 14. Kory J. Koontz ...............20 15. Coleman K. Proctor .......20 16. Tom Bourne ..................20

17. Justin W. Davis ..............19 18. Bucky L. Campbell ........19 19. Troy R. Hermelbracht ....19 20. Patrick A. Smith ............18 21. Hank Bounds.................18 22. Kollin VonAhn ...............18 23. T.J. Watts.......................18 24. Derrick J. Peterson ........17 25. Chase R. Tryan ..............16 26. Monty Joe Petska ..........15 27. Cole Davison .................15 28. Paul R. Eaves ................14 29. Billie Jack Saebens........14 30. Ed A. Ruth ....................14 31. Joseph B. Harrison ........14 32. Tyler J. Getzwiller ..........14

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

as of May 8 2012

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Luke BrownBorn: Rock Hill, South CarolinaCurrent Residence: Morgan Mill, Texas

USTRC Major Accomplishments• 2011 – Open Preliminary Champion• 2011 – Guthrie Shoot-Out Open Champion

• 2010 – 3rd in Average - US Open Champion

• 2008 – 3rd in Average – US Open Champion

• 2003 – US Open Tour Champion

PRCA Major Accomplishments• PRCA Career Earnings: $778,878• Joined PRCA: 1998• 4 NFR Qualifications

PRCA Major Accomplishments• 2010 – Reserve BFI Champion• 2006 – 4th Average – BFI Champion

Quote“The US Open Tour events are great ropings and having a chance atthe Priefert year-end bonus keeps us working hard”

Jade CorkillBorn: Fallon, NevadaCurrent Residence: Fallon, Nevada

USTRC Major Accomplishments• 2011 – US Open Champion• 2011 – Priefert US Open Tour Champion

• 2010 – US Open Champion• 2010 – US Open Tour Champion• 2009 – Open PreliminaryChampion

• 2006 – 5th US Open Champion• 2004 – 2nd US Open Champion

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

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

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West Coast RegionalFinalsOpenDanny L. Leslie / Dugan C. Kelly, $4,000 plus20 Priefert Open Tour Points#15 Shoot-OutLane Santos Karney / Jordan J. Ketscher,$4,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#13 Shoot-OutLane T. Lowry / Dillon Wingereid, $8,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Shoot-OutPedro Perez / Angel T. Crosthwaite, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#11 Shoot-OutJill E. Johnson / Angel T. Crosthwaite, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each

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prepare for their chance to win. The West CoastRegional Finals will kick things off in PasoRobles, California on June 22-24, 2012. Then overthe July Fourth weekend, ropers in the easternpart of the country can attend the EasternRegional Finals in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.August is packed full of Regional Finals, theSouthwest Regional Finals being produced inClovis, New Mexico on August, 2-5, 2012. TheLone Star Regional Finals will take shape onAugust 9-12, 2012 in Waco, Texas and will befollowed by the Northwest Regional Finals inWinnemucca, Nevada on August 24-26, 2012.The Final two events will overlap. The SoutheastRegional Finals be held in Tunica, Mississippiand the High Plains Regionals in Loveland,Colorado will both take place Labor DayWeekend, August 31 - September 3, 3012.As you can see there are plenty of Regional

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#12 Gold PlusRiley Davis / Rick Steed, $8,460 Plus $3,000Flex Earnings each

Southeast RegionalFinals

OpenCory W. Kidd V / Adam G. Plyler, $5,000 Plus20 Priefert Open Tour Points#15 Shoot-OutWill Clark / Cole Bigbee, $5,000 Plus $3,000Flex Earnings Each#13 Shoot-OutRiley M. Grisham / Mark E. Ward, $10,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Shoot-Out (Tie For 1st Place)Riley M. Grisham / Michael K. Crouch, $7,876Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings EachMarcus Theriot / Mark Ward, $7,876 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings each#11 Shoot-OutCraig Flowers / Billy S. Lam Jr., $10,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#10 Shoot-OutMatthew F. Stephens / Michael K. Stamper,$10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#9 Shoot-OutJimmy Dale White / Glenn E. Hickman,$10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Gold PlusMike Woolven / Dale Martin, $9,298 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings each

High Plains RegionalFinals

OpenCasey E. Adams / Riley K. Pedro, $4,000 plus20 Priefert Open Tour Points#15 Shoot-OutBrit J. Ellerman / Jay D. Ellerman, $4,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#13 Shoot-OutT J. Teague / Levi T. O’Keeffe, $8,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Shoot-OutRick B. Shepard / Jimmi Jo Montera, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#11 Shoot-OutCasey Teichert / Mark Scheller, $8,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#10 Shoot-OutLydia M. Coe / Trey D. Yates, $8,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#9 Shoot-OutScott D. Musgrave / Tucker J. White, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Gold PlusGene Matile / Duane Carson, $9,722 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings each

#10 Shoot-OutCathie A. Twisselman / Rowly Twisselman,$8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#9 Shoot-OutRyan T. Southwick / Manuel P. Jorge, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Gold PlusPedro Perez / Tony Lee Boggs, $7,442 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings each

Eastern RegionalFinals

OpenCory W. Kidd V. / Adam G. Plyler, $4,000 plus20 Priefert Open Tour Points#15 Shoot-OutEric Dunn / Adam G. Plyler, $4,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#13 Shoot-OutJ. W. Baucom / Cory G. Honeycutt, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Shoot-OutJohn H. Shockley / Rodney D. Melton, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#11 Shoot-OutDanny R. Miller / Charlie F. Madison, $8,094Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#10 Shoot-OutAmy Younger / Charlie F. Madison, $8,952Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#9 Shoot-OutScott Bone / Adam D. Postelle, $9,476 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Gold PlusZak Hicks / Ross Turner, $9,382 Plus $3,000Flex Earnings each

Southwest RegionalFinals

OpenJosh Morris / Brandon J. Gonzales, $5,000 plus20 Priefert Open Tour Points#15 PreliminaryLane T. Ivy / Logan J. Medlin, $2,778 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each, 2,000 Flex#15 Shoot-OutBode W. Baize / Calvin H. Taylor Sr., $5,082Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#13 Shoot-OutJavier Chavez Minguer / Brandon E. Baca,$10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Shoot-OutKurt Kiehne / Brad T. Good, $10,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#11 Shoot-OutJanesa F. Garcia / Brandon E. Baca, $10,000

Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#10 Shoot-OutRebecca A. Neuhaus / Rex Allen Hawkins,$10,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#9 Shoot-OutLydia Ulibarri / Mike Kelling, $10,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Gold PlusTyler Riggan / Taylor Pettigrew, $9,752 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings each

Lone Star RegionalFinals

OpenJarett Case Rogers / Shane Durbin, $5,000plus 20 Priefert Open Tour Points#15 Shoot-OutForrest Wheeler / Jose Cuevas Jr., $6,338 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#13 Shoot-OutCaleb Sebo / Jeff D. Hunter, $10,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Shoot-OutCody L. Paul / Jake R. Griffith, $10,489 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#11 Shoot-OutTanner Green / Cade H. Rice, $11,016 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#10 Shoot-OutSteve Green / Cody L. Mauricio, $11,062 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#9 Shoot-OutMichael L. Bailey / David D. Fletcher, $11,462Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Gold PlusDanny Miller / Junior Macoubrie, $11,006Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings each

Northwest RegionalFinals

OpenLuke S. Brown / Martin Lucero, $4,000 plus20 Priefert Open Tour Points#15 Shoot-OutChris Freed / Levi V. Piquet, $4,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#13 Shoot-OutMcKennan D. Buckner / Cully Tate Stafford,$8,000 Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#12 Shoot-OutBradin S. Porter / Austin R. Carrasco, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#11 Shoot-OutJeff Flenniken / Darrel Sewell, $8,160 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each#10 Shoot-OutLeigh Y. Sherwood / Chase Hansen, $8,000Plus $3,000 Flex Earnings Each#9 Shoot-OutEric A. White / Ron L. Hognestad, $8,000 Plus$3,000 Flex Earnings Each


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Please provide the following information when paying with Visa, Mastercard or Discover

USTRC MembershipP.O. Box 1198Stephenville, TX 76401Phone 254.968.0002Fax 254.968.0003

2012 Membership ApplicationMembership active as of September 1, 2011 and expires December 31, 2012. Take advantage of joining online at ustrc.com or complete the application below. Indicate in the boxes the number of memberships at each level for which you are applying. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.

USTRC memberships are NON REFUNDABLE, NON TRANSFERABLE. All memberships expire December 31, 2012, with the exception of membership purchased after August 31, 2012 and before January 1, 2013. Membership purchased during that time will be valid until December 31, 2013. Allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery of SuperLooper Magazine. USTRC reserves the right to obtain a payment electronically for any check or other instrument you send by initiating an ACH (electronic) debit of the amount of your check or instrument to your account. Your check or instrument will not be returned to you by USTRC or your bank. Your bank account may be debited the same day payment is received.

Gold Plus Membership $300 USTRC’s Premier Membership Package. Available to adults 18 and older. Must be 25 or older to rope in Gold Plus ropings.

Qty Fee

Gold Plus Upgrade $200 Must be a 2012 Gold Spur or Lifetime member

Lifetime Gold Spur Membership $100 Available to members 70 and older within the 2012 calendar year.

Lifetime Gold Plus Membership $200 Available to Lifetime members only. Requires annual renewal.Total $___________

Additional Family Membership $50 EachPlease list names and information on this application form. One SuperLooper Magazine subscription per household.

Jr. Looper Membership FREEAvailable to youth 12 and under at the time of application. Valid age documentation and social security number required.

First Time or Expired Double Number $40Must be classifi ed as a #5 or higher. Application fee non-refundable.

International Gold Spur Membership $120

I am requesting a double number as a

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P� O ROB� S,CALIF� NIA

June 22-24, 2012

W� NEMU� A,NEVADA

Aug 24-26, 2012

LO� L� ,COL� ADO

Aug 31 - Sept. 3, 2012

OKLAHOMA C� Y,OKLAHOMA

Oct 20-28, 2012

CLOV� ,NEW MEXICO

Aug 2-5, 2012

WACO,TEX�

Aug 9-12, 2012

2012� G� NALS:

W� T CO� T� � � N

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MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF

$4,000 TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF THE

OPEN AND THE #15 SHOOT-OUT

$8,000 TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF THE #13, #12, #11, #10,

AND #9 SHOOT-OUTS

MINIMUM

$15,000ADDED CASH

TO GOLD PLUS PURSE

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MURF� � B� O,T� N� S�

July 5-8, 2012

TUNICA,M� S� SI� I

Aug 31 - Sept. 3, 2012

2012� G� NALS:

L� E � � S W� TS � T





AND #9 SHOOT-OUTS

MINIMUM

$15,000ADDED CASH

TO GOLD PLUS PURSE

$1,000,000ADDED

$1,000,0002012 NFTR:

ESTIMATED

$5,000,000CASH AND PRIZES

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PRESENTED BY

USTRC WEST COAST REGIONAL SHOOT-OUTSEntry Fee is $150/roper. May enter 2 times in each roping.

PRELIMINARY FORMAT BEntry Fee is $100/roper.May enter 3 times in each roping.For complete format details, see entry forms.

2012 USTRC membership required before you rope and may be purchased at this event.

ULTIMATE PARTNER FINDERDraw-In Options in effect for the Preliminaries and Gold Plus. On Site Only. For more details, see the Format section in the back of SuperLooper Magazine.

HOST HOTEL:BEST WESTERN BLACK OAK1135 24th St

CHOICE HOTELS:choicesportstravel.com

DIRECTIONS:California Mid State Fairgounds

From Hwy 101, take exit 230 for Pine Street.Turn right onto Riverside Ave.

STALLS: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later

stalls on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. No tie-outs allowed. $25/night plus shavings.

June 22-24, 2012California Mid-State Fairgrounds

PASO ROBLES, CA

FRI, JUNE 22, 8 AM

#15 Handicap

#15 Shoot-Out

#13 Handicap

#13 Shoot-Out

#12 Shoot-Out

SAT, JUNE 23, 8 AM

Available. $15,000 minimum added to GP purse.

#11 Shoot-Out

SUN, JUNE 24, 8 AM

SCHEDULE


Current Coggins may be requested.

SAT, 12 NOONKids 6 & Under,

PRE-ENTRY REQUIREDENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY

JUNE 8, 2012

DRAW POSITIONS AVAILABLEJUNE 20, 2012

WWW.USTRC.COM

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PRIZES8 Trophy Custom Martin SaddlesAverage Winners of #12, #11, #10, #9

16 Trophy Gist Gold BucklesIncentive Average Winners of #12, #11, #10, #92nd Place Average Winners of #12, #11, #10, #9

6 Pair of Trophy Gist SpursAverage Winners of Open, #15 Prelim, #13 Prelim

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AND #9 SHOOT-OUTS

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$15,000ADDED CASH

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PRIZES2 Trophy Custom Martin SaddlesAverage Winners

4 Trophy Gist Gold Buckles2nd & 3rd Place Average Winners

PRIZES3 Trophy Gist Gold BucklesWinners of 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12

PRIZES

HIGH MONEY WINNER:Custom Trophy Gist Buckle2 Pair Cruel Girl Jeans

PRIZES

12 Trophy Custom Martin SaddlesAverage Winners of #15, 13, #12, #11, #10, and #9 Shoot-Outs

PRIZES

AVERAGE WINNERS:Trophy Gist BucklesResistol Straw HatsTony Lama Boots3 Pairs Cinch or Cruel Girl Jeans

INCENTIVE AVERAGE WINNERS:Trophy Gist BucklesClassic Equine Horse SheetsClassic Duffel Bags Classic Rope Bags

HIGH POINT GOLD PLUS WINNER OF THE WEEKEND:NFTR Package including:2 Paid Shoot-Out Positions2 Complimentary StallsComplimentary GP RV Spot2012 NFTR Jacket

#8 PICK/DRAW

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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PRESENTED BY

USTRC EASTERN REGIONAL SHOOT-OUTSEntry Fee is $150/roper. May enter 2 times in each roping.

PRELIMINARY FORMAT BEntry Fee is $100/roper.May enter 3 times in each roping.For complete format details, see entry forms.



HOST HOTEL:Baymont Inn2230 Armory Drive

Ask for USTRC Roper Rate.

CHOICE HOTELS:

DIRECTIONS:

to fi rst stop light. Turn left onto Thompson STALLS: Reservations taken from Gold Plus members only. Must be made no later

July 5-8, 2012Tennessee Miller Coliseum

MURFREESBORO, TN

THU, JULY 5, 10 AM

FRI, JULY 6, 8 AM

added to GP purse.

FRI, JULY 6, CONT’D

SAT, JULY 7, 8 AM

SUN, JULY 8, 8 AM

SCHEDULE



SAT, 12 NOON

7–9, 10–12


JUNE 22, 2012

DRAW POSITIONS AVAILABLE2 PM, JULY 3, 2012WWW.USTRC.COM

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PRIZES


PRIZES


INCENTIVE AVERAGE WINNERS:Trophy Gist BucklesClassic Equine Horse SheetsClassic Duffel Bags Classic Rope Bags










PRIZES


#8 PICK/DRAW

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REGIONAL ROPING FORMAT

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9:

Any current USTRC member may enter Preliminary Ropings

PRELIMINARY

FORMAT B

FORMAT A

PRELIMINARY, CONT’D

GOLD PLUS #12 (WITH #10 INC)

ON-SITE ENTRY ONLY.

#8 PICK/DRAW

ON-SITE ENTRY ONLY.

SHOOT-OUT

OPEN (WITH #15 INC)


FORMAT

AEntry fee $150/roper.May enter two times

in each roping.

FORMAT

BEntry fee $100/roper.May enter three times

in each roping.

P� O ROB� S, CA

June 22-24, 2012W� NEMU� A, NV

August 24-26, 2012MURF� � B� O, TN

July 5-8, 2012LO� L� , CO

September 1-3, 2012

WACO, TX

August 9-12, 2012CLOV� , NM

August 2-5, 2012TUNICA, MS

August 31 - Sept. 3, 2012

2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORTAMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

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2012 REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENtRY FORM • ANYONE CAN ENtER

• Entries must be postmarked by the Friday two weeks prior to the date of theroping you are entering to avoid late charges. Payments must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks WILL NOTbe accepted from members who have written bad checks in the past.

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

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

ATTENTION: YOU mUST INcLUDE YOUr OwN AND

YOUr pArTNEr’S USTrc ID#.

Team Roper’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________

ID No. ____________________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________@___________________________

The Ultimate Draw-In Is Available ON SITE ONLY!

REGIONAL

PRELIMINARY

� WEST COAST - CA

� EASTERN - TN

� Open Roping • (#15 Incentive) • May enter up to three times provided at least ONE entry is Incentive • $200/Roper Guaranteed Minimum $4,000 to the Average Winners

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ID# ___________ /______________________________ ID# __________$__________HEADER check � if paid HEELER check � if paid



� #15 Handicap Roping • $100/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries








� Gold Plus #12 Roping • (#10 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries. • Guaranteed Minimum $15,000 Added to GP Purse.




� #12 Roping (#11 Incentive) • $100/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries








� #10 Roping, capped at an Elite #6 (#9 Incentive) • $100/Roper • Maximum of 3 entries








MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGSBy returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partnersacknowledge reading and understanding the release form on page 2.

Late fees $ _____________

2012 GOLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP ($300.00) ID# ___________ $ _____________

2012 GOLD SPUR CLUB MEMBERSHIP ($100.00) ID# ___________ $ _____________TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ ________________

� #8 Pick/Draw, capped at #4 On Site Entry ONLY! See ad for details

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NOTE: To be eligible to enter any Shoot-Out division, ropers must have participated in a USTRC Sanctioned, Grassroots, Affiliate or Regional preliminary roping during the 2012 season.Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out position requires that a team have $2,000 of AVAILABLE EARNINGS , which may ALL come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in AVAILABLE EARNINGS and the Heeler has $600 in AVAILABLE EARNINGS , the earnings can be combined to meet the required $2,000 of AVAILABLEEARNINGS • Visit the USTRC Website at www.ustrc.com, log in to your member page and check your AVAILABLE EARNINGS .

EACH ENTRY MUST INDICATE CONTRIBUTION FROM AVAILABLE EARNINGS — THAT CONTRIBUTION CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS! EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE BOTH ROPERS ID#. ROPERS MAY NOT ENTER WITH THE SAME PARTNER MORE THAN ONCE IN ANY SHOOT-OUT DIVISION.

Team Roper’s Name _____________________________ ID No. _________________________

Phone Number (_____) ______________ E-Mail Address ________________@_______________

USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to

follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are

determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned

in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the

classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed

classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive. Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at

Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and

expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused

by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC

events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise. Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC

and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence. Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and

willingly consents to the same.

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

2012 REgional shoot-out EntRy FoRm • must PRE-EntER

SEE ENTRY DEADLINE ANDMAILING INFORMATION ONPRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM.

REGIONAL SHOOT-OUT

� WEST COAST - CA

� EASTERN - TN

#15 SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $4,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS •$150/ROpER

1st Entry AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ID# _____________ /___________________________________ ID# ____________$ _______________HEADER check � if paid HEELER check � if paid

2nd Entry AVAILABLE EARNINGS — HEADER: $__________ HEELER $_________


#13 SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $8,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS - $150/ROpER





#12 SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $8,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS •$150/ROpER





#11 SHOOT-OUT • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $8,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROpER





#10 SHOOT-OUT • capped at an Elite #6 • GUARANTEED MINIMUM $8,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROpER





#9 SHOOT-OUT capped at an Elite #5• GUARANTEED MINIMUM $8,000 TO THE AVERAGE WINNERS • $150/ROpER





Late Fees $ _ _ ________

TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGSBy returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading

and understanding the release indicated above.

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“Don’t be afraid to follow your dreams and go after what you want and who you want to be.”

Derrick Begay

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PRESENTED BY

USTRC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL SHOOT-OUTSEntry Fee is $150/roper. May enter 2 times in each roping.

PRELIMINARY FORMAT AEntry Fee is $150/roper.May enter 2 times in each roping.For complete format details, see entry forms.



HOST HOTEL:Hampton Inn2212 Mabry Drive

Ask for USTRC Roper Rate.

CHOICE HOTELS:

DIRECTIONS:

left at Curry Rd G / Sugar Beet Rd. Take second right onto County Rd 9 / Curry Rd 9. Continue on to E Brady Ave. Arena is on the right.


August 2-5, 2012Curry County Special Events Center

CLOVIS, NM

THU, AUG 2, 9 AM

FRI, AUG 3, 9 AM

added to GP purse.

FRI, AUG 3, CONT’D

SAT, AUG 4, 9 AM

SUN, AUG 5, 9 AM

SCHEDULE



SAT, 12 NOON


JULY 20, 2012

DRAW POSITIONS AVAILABLEAUGUST 1, 2012

WWW.USTRC.COM

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2012 PRIZ� :

GOLD PLUS





AND #9 SHOOT-OUTS

MINIMUM

$15,000ADDED CASH

TO GOLD PLUS PURSE

PRIZES


PRIZES


INCENTIVE AVERAGE WINNERS:Trophy Gist BucklesClassic Equine Horse SheetsClassic Rope Duffel Bags Classic Rope Sling Bags










PRIZES


#8 PICK/DRAW

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PRESENTED BY

USTRC LONE STAR REGIONAL SHOOT-OUTSEntry Fee is $150/roper. May enter 2 times in each roping.

PRELIMINARY FORMAT AEntry Fee is $150/roper.May enter 2 times in each roping.For complete format details, see entry forms.



HOST HOTEL:Sleep Inn209 Enterprise Blvd

CHOICE HOTELS:

DIRECTIONS: 4601 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX. Hwy 6 from West: Take Bosque Blvd Exit, turn left on Bosque to Lake Air. Extraco Events Center is on right. I-35 from South: Take New Road Exit, turn left on New Road, go to Bosque and turn left. Go past Extraco Events Center and turn right on Lake Air. Extraco Events Center is on right. I-35 from North: Take Valley Mills Dr Exit. Turn right on Valley Mills Dr. turn right on Lake Ark. Extraco Events Center is on right.


August 9-12, 2012Heart of Texas Fair Show Pavilion

WACO, TX

THU, AUG 9, 9 AM

FRI, AUG 10, 9 AM

added to GP purse.

FRI, AUG 10, CONT’D

SAT, AUG 11, 9 AM

SUN, AUG 12, 9 AM

SCHEDULE



SAT, 12 NOONKids 6 & Under, 7–9, 10–12


JULY 27, 2012

DRAW POSITIONS AVAILABLEAUGUST 8, 2012

WWW.USTRC.COM

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GOLD PLUS





AND #9 SHOOT-OUTS

MINIMUM

$15,000ADDED CASH

TO GOLD PLUS PURSE

PRIZES


PRIZES


INCENTIVE AVERAGE WINNERS:Trophy Gist BucklesClassic Equine Horse SheetsClassic Rope Duffel Bags Classic Rope Sling Bags










PRIZES


#8 PICK/DRAW

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2012 REGIONAL PRELIMINARY ENtRY FORM • ANYONE CAN ENtER

• Entries must be postmarked by the Friday two weeks prior to the date of theroping you are entering to avoid late charges. Payments must be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks WILL NOTbe accepted from members who have written bad checks in the past.

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

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

ATTENTION: YOU mUST INcLUDE YOUr OwN AND

YOUr pArTNEr’S USTrc ID#.

Team Roper’s Name ___________________________________________________________________

ID No. __________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS ____________________________@___________________________

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REGIONAL

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� LONE STAR - TX

MUST HAVE A CURRENT USTRC CARD TO COLLECT WINNINGSBy returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partnersacknowledge reading and understanding the release form on page 2.

Late fees $ _____________

2012 GOLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP ($300.00) ID# ___________ $ _____________

2012 GOLD SPUR CLUB MEMBERSHIP ($100.00) ID# ___________ $ _____________TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ ________________

� Open Roping • (#15 Incentive)

• May enter up to three times provided at least one entry is Incentive. Maximum of 3 entries • $200/Roper

Guaranteed Minimum $5,000 to the Average Winners

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� Gold Plus #12 Roping • (#10 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Guaranteed minimum of $15,000 added in GP purse • Maximum of 3 entries













� #9 Roping , capped at an Elite #5 (#8 Incentive) • $150/Roper • Maximum of 2 entries



� #8 Pick/Draw, , capped at #4 On Site Entry ONLY! See ad for details

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NOTE: To be eligible to enter any Shoot-Out division, ropers must have participated in a USTRC Sanctioned, Grassroots, Affiliate or Regional preliminary roping during the 2012 season.Qualification for a Regional Shoot-Out position requires that a team have $2,000 of AVAILABLE EARNINGS , which may ALL come from either partner or a contribution from both partners. For example, if the Header has $1,400 in AVAILABLE EARNINGS and the Heeler has $600 in AVAILABLE EARNINGS , the earnings can be combined to meet the required $2,000 of AVAILABLEEARNINGS • Visit the USTRC Website at www.ustrc.com, log in to your member page and check your AVAILABLE EARNINGS .

EACH ENTRY MUST INDICATE CONTRIBUTION FROM AVAILABLE EARNINGS — THAT CONTRIBUTION CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS! EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE BOTH ROPERS ID#. ROPERS MAY NOT ENTER WITH THE SAME PARTNER MORE THAN ONCE IN ANY SHOOT-OUT DIVISION.

Team Roper’s Name _____________________________ ID No. _________________________

Phone Number (_____) ______________ E-Mail Address ________________@_______________

USTRC is a voluntary association. Applicant acknowledges that he or she has no property or other right to participate in USTRC events. Applicant agrees to

follow and be bound by the rules, regulations, and guidelines of USTRC, as amended from time to time. Applicant acknowledges that USTRC classifications are

determined by USTRC’s classification process based on the application of USTRC handicapping guidelines. Handicaps, including applicant’s handicap, assigned

in accordance with the classification procedures are conclusively presumed valid. Applicant consents to same. USTRC reserves the right to change the

classifications of ropers anytime throughout the year. Applicant may appeal procedures, as modified from time to time. Applicant agrees that his or her sole and exclusive remedy for a disputed

classification is appeal to the USTRC pursuant to USTRC appeal procedures. All decisions of the appeal process are final and conclusive. Applicant elects to participate in USTRC events at

Applicant’s own risk. Applicant hereby releases and discharges USTRC and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from all liability, loss, claims, damages and

expenses for injuries to person, property, reputation or financial condition as a result of or in any way relating to Applicant’s participation or failure to participate in any USTRC events, whether caused

by negligence, by field conditions, by the conduct of USTRC or its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and/or agents in the preparation, supervision or conduct of any USTRC

events or the administration or failure to enforce any USTRC rules, regulations or guidelines, or otherwise. Applicant knows that by his or her entry on this form he or she completely releases USTRC

and its directors, officers, representatives, employees, sponsors and agents from any liability, including negligence. Applicant voluntarily chooses to participate in USTRC events and freely and

willingly consents to the same.

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

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MuSt have a Current uStrC Card to CoLLeCt WInnInGSBy returning this form with your team entry fees, you and your partners acknowledge reading

and understanding the release indicated above.

#15 Shoot-out • Guaranteed MInIMuM $5,000 to the averaGe WInnerS •$150/roper


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#13 Shoot-out • Guaranteed MInIMuM $10,000 to the averaGe WInnerS - $150/roper





#12 Shoot-out • Guaranteed MInIMuM $10,000 to the averaGe WInnerS •$150/roper





#11 Shoot-out • Guaranteed MInIMuM $10,000 to the averaGe WInnerS • $150/roper





#10 Shoot-out • capped at an elite #6 • Guaranteed MInIMuM $10,000 to the averaGe WInnerS • $150/roper





#9 Shoot-out capped at an elite #5• Guaranteed MInIMuM $10,000 to the averaGe WInnerS • $150/roper





Late Fees $ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

TOTAL MONEY ENCLOSED $ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Ensure Increased PayoutsPromote Fairness

Provide More Membership Benefi ts

Introducing a More Perfect Payout System Designed to:

Find out more at www.ustrc.com

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

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

For those of you who are unclear on how huge payouts at the NFTR have been previously generated, here is a quick reminder. A critical aspect of USTRC’s success was to create a National Finals event unsurpassed in the amount of money awarded to its National Champions. That goal has been accomplished, signifi ed by the fact that for the last 11 years, over one million dollars of added money has magnifi ed the incredible purses at the USTRC National Finals of Team Roping.

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

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

This commitment demonstrates how much faith the USTRC has in this sport and its members. But what exactly does this pledge mean to you? It means cash purses at every sanctioned event will dramatically increase. Based on roper contributions in 2011, over $750,000 more cash will be paid out at sanctioned events per season, without you having to lift a fi nancial fi nger. That’s the new deal, the revolution USTRC is initiating right now.

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Kirk Bray

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

- Henry Steele Commager

Dear Ropers,

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he Arkansas Championships took place in Ft. Smith,Arkansas at Harper Stadium/Kay Rogers Park. The roping

began on April 13 and finished up on Sunday the 15. Dennyand Lynn Flynn produced the three-day event and it was onenot to be missed.

The team of Philip McCoy and Billie Jack Saebens won theAverage of the Open Division with a time of 42.02 on fivesteers. Second place went to brothers Clay Smith and JakeSmith and third place was Chad Saunders and Michael Harris.The team of Philip McCoy and Billie Jack Saebens also wonthe Incentive Average.

The #15 Division was next on the agenda and the winningteam was Mackey Tully and Cody Roberts. They were 37.50seconds on five steers and earned $2,990, plus $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Second place wasMackey Tully and Cody Joe Heflin and third place went toNathan Kirtley and Kyle Horton.

The #13 Division winners were Clinton Peverley and DaleSimpson from Nowata and Beggs, Oklahoma. They caught fivesteers in 40.07 seconds. The feat gave them $4,486, trophy Gistbuckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place wasthe team of Cleloand Edwards and Eric Flurry from Fairviewand Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The third place finishers were CodyReed and E.J. Thomas.

The #12 Division winners were Kirk Delk and Justin Baileyas they caught four steers in a time of 34.23 seconds. The winwas worth $4,354, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second place went to Shayde Kreder and ShawnKreder from Sperry, Oklahoma. The third place team wasShane Harjo and Larry Harris and the Incentive championswere Kurt Ferguson and Larry Harris.

The Gold Plus Division was the first event of the second dayof team roping at the Arkansas Championships. When it wasall said and done, the team of Danny Miller and DavidTrammell won the Average with a time of 34.25 seconds onfour steers. They took home $4,024, trophy Gist buckles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Harold Jones and Jeff Lee fromParis and Quitman, Arkansas were second place and the thirdplace team was David Hull and Dave Daube. The team of DonEnyart and Tyler Wyrick from Seneca, Missouri and Wyandotte,Oklahoma won the Incentive Average, while Ronnie Carter andEddie Cole claimed first in the Century Bonus.

The next roping of the day was the #11 Division and thewinning team was Don Enyart and Tyler Wyrick. They were33.29 seconds on four steers and earned $6,406, plus $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings and Cowboy Gold saddles. Second placewas Kurt Ferguson and Larry Harris and third place went toHarvey Reynolds and Dusty Stroud. The team of Harold Jones

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and Cody Cordell from Parisand Benton, Arkansas tookhome the Incentive win.The #10 Division

champions were MarissaBranson and Matt Mauldin asthey finished the roping with atime of 32.70 seconds on foursteers. They won $7,398, trophyCowboy Gold saddles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place was ShannonMorgan and Kevin Hutchinswith a time of 34.89 secondson four and third place went toLori Thone and Ray Edwards.The Incentive winners of the#10 Division were GarlandBaker and Brent Bartlett. Ken Silver and Perry

Patterson from Warner,Oklahoma and Greenbrier,Arkansas won the Average inthe #9 Division. Theycompleted the roping with atime of 39.77 on four steersand earned $7,440, plus trophyCowboy Gold saddles, and

#15 Mackey Tully (Gentry, AR) / Cody R. Roberts (Norman, AR), 37.50 on 5, $2,990 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Kurt D. Ferguson ..............Benton, AR ..............$7,000Don Enyart ......................Seneca, MO ..............$6,000Jackson B. Sharrock ..........Broken Bow, OK........$6,000Tyler D. Wyrick ..................Wyandotte, OK ..........$6,000Larry L. Harris ..................Checotah, OK............$5,000Harold J. Jones..................Paris, AR ..................$4,000Mackey Tully ....................Gentry, AR ................$4,000Blake Hawkins ................Clarksville, AR ..........$3,000Brock W. Davis..................Quinton, OK..............$3,000Bryan Young ....................Monticello, AR ..........$3,000Clinton O. Peverley............Nowata, OK ..............$3,000Cody R. Roberts................Norman, AR ..............$3,000Dale Huff ........................Berryville, AR............$3,000Dale Simpson ..................Beggs, OK ................$3,000Danny Miller ....................Lawson, MO..............$3,000Darrell E. Friend ..............Wyandotte, OK ..........$3,000Dave Daube ....................Ardmore, OK ............$3,000David R. M. Hull ..............Wilson, OK................$3,000David W. Trammell ............Muskogee, OK ..........$3,000Doug E. Shipman ............Wister, OK ................$3,000Dustin K. Hamlin ..............Broken Bow, OK........$3,000Dusty Breedlove ..............Everton, AR ..............$3,000E.J. Thomas ......................Keota, OK ................$3,000Eddie Cole ......................Branch, AR ..............$3,000Jim Huff ..........................Alpena, AR................$3,000Johnathon P. Cathey ..........Russellville, AR..........$3,000Justin Bailey ....................Vilonia, AR................$3,000Ken Silver ........................Warner, OK ..............$3,000Kevin Hutchins ................Coweta, OK ..............$3,000Kirk W. Delk ....................Harrison, AR ............$3,000Lori D. Thone ....................Damascus, AR ..........$3,000Lyndon Green ..................Benton, AR ..............$3,000Marissa A. Branson ..........Skiatook, OK ............$3,000Marvin Harmon ................Wyandotte, OK ..........$3,000Matt Mauldin....................Beggs, OK ................$3,000Perry A. Patterson ............Greenbrier, AR ..........$3,000Ray H. Edwards................Quitman, AR ............$3,000Shannon Morgan ..............Coweta, OK ..............$3,000Shawn Gattis....................Ratcliff, AR................$3,000Taylor W. Biggs ................Harrison, AR ............$3,000Ty M. Whitlow ..................Ola, AR ....................$3,000Tyler Wagnon....................Mounds, OK ..............$3,000Caleb Sebo ......................Spiro, OK ..................$2,000Cody Joe Heflin ................Claremore, OK ..........$2,000Bill Duncan ......................Dardanelle, AR..........$1,000Billie Jack Saebens............Nowata, OK ..............$1,000Brent M. Bartlett ..............Russellville, AR..........$1,000

Casey J. Stipes..................Salina, OK ................$1,000Clark Holder ....................Soper, OK ................$1,000Cleloand Edwards ............Fairview, OK..............$1,000Cody L. Cordell ................Benton, AR ..............$1,000Cody R. Reed ..................Jonesboro, AR............$1,000Colton A. Scott ................Soper, OK ................$1,000Cooper R. Lee ..................Quitman, AR ............$1,000Corey Colclasure ..............Greenbrier, AR ..........$1,000Darren L. Duvall ..............Quinton, OK..............$1,000Destry D. Graham ............Sallisaw, OK..............$1,000Dillon Vaught ....................Mena, AR..................$1,000Doug L. Wann ..................Greenwood, AR ........$1,000Dusty A. Stroud ................Fairdealing, MO ........$1,000Eric Flurry ........................Sallisaw, OK..............$1,000Garland Baker ..................Russellville, AR..........$1,000Harve A. Reynolds ............Ellsinore, MO ............$1,000Jack E. Wilburn ................Belleville, AR ............$1,000Jacob E. Lasley ................Greenbrier, AR ..........$1,000Jeff D. Hunter ..................Talihina, OK ..............$1,000Jerrod L. Griffith ..............Hartman, AR ............$1,000Johnny B. Lyle ..................Lavaca, AR ..............$1,000Klint J. Gideon ..................Eufaula, OK ..............$1,000Kyle L. Horton ..................Stigler, OK ................$1,000Lane W. Hewett ................Paris, AR ..................$1,000Larry D. Vaught ................Cassville, MO ............$1,000Leon Stipes ......................Salina, OK ................$1,000Mark Davis ......................Maysville, OK ............$1,000Marty Cressman ..............Springer, OK ............$1,000Michael K. Palmore ..........Foreman, AR ............$1,000Nathan Kirtley ..................Kingfisher, OK ..........$1,000Nathan Monk ..................Salina, OK ................$1,000Nicholas Taylor..................Havana, AR ..............$1,000Nick Worsham ..................Stigler, OK ................$1,000Pete G. Winters ................Wynnewood, OK........$1,000Philip D. McCoy ................Beggs, OK ................$1,000Ralph E. Green ................Paoli, OK ..................$1,000Randy L. Harmon ............Mustang, OK ............$1,000Rock D. Humphrey............Stigler, OK ................$1,000Scott Lassiter....................Stigler, OK ................$1,000Shane Harjo ....................Eufaula, OK ..............$1,000Shawn Kreder ..................Sperry, OK ................$1,000Shayde R. Kreder..............Sperry, OK ................$1,000Stacy N. Carver Dehne ......Edmond, OK ............$1,000Steve D. Massey ..............Rogersville, MO ........$1,000Toby G. Hogan..................Ozark, AR ................$1,000Tyler J. Young ....................Paris, AR ..................$1,000

FLEX EARNINGS – Arkansas Championships – Fort Smith, ARFrom Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping)


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$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was BlakeHawkins, DVM and Tyler Wagnon and third place went toDoug Shipman and Brock Davis. The team of JacksonSharrock and Dustin Hamlin from Broken Bow, Oklahomawon the Incentive Average with a time of 28.86 on three steers. The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw.

Kurt Ferguson and Lyndon Green were 30.07 seconds onthree steers and won the Average. The win gave the team$5,162, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place went to Taylor Biggs and DustyBreedlove and they received $3,270, plus $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Third place wasJackson Sharrock and Caleb Kirby.

#11Don Enyart (Seneca, MO) / Tyler D. Wyrick (Wyandotte, OK), 33.29 on 4,$6,406 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Kirk W. Delk (Harrison, AR) / Justin F. Bailey (Vilonia, AR), 34.23 on 4,$4,354 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Clinton O. Peverley (Nowata, OK) / Dale Simpson, Jr. (Beggs, OK), 40.07 on 5, $4,486 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each



#10Marissa A. Branson (Skiatook, OK) / Matt Mauldin (Beggs, OK), 32.70 on 4, $7,398 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each


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ope the Rockies produced Front Range Championshipsin Pueblo, Colorado at the Colorado State Fairgrounds.This is a new event on the USTRC schedule and as it

proved to be a huge success it will become an annual event. The team of Jay Ellerman and Trey Johnson won the Average

of the Open Division. Second place went to Brit Ellerman andMarcus Banister and third place was J.W. Borrego and MarcusBanister. The team of J.W. Borrego and Marcus Banister wonthe Incentive Average.

The #15 Division was next on the agenda and the winningteam was Brit Ellerman and Trey Yates. They were 37.58seconds on five steers and earned $2,410, plus $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second place was Nick Becker and Todd Wilsonand third place went to Clancey Kreutzer and Wade Kreutzer.

The #13 Division winners were Travis Winters and LeviO’Keeffe from Joilet, Montana and Mohall, North Dakota. Theycaught five steers in 37.44 seconds. The victory gave them$3,370, trophy Gist spurs, and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place was the team of Brandon Lippert and ShayCarroll from Penrose and La Junta, Colorado. The third placefinishers were Erick Hanson and C.L. Morgan.

The #12 Division winners were Eric Hanson and JordanAllyn as they caught four steers in a time of 32.41 seconds. Thewin was worth $3,540, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second place went to Emilio Vega and KurtEacret from Fort Lupton and Byers, Colorado. The third placeteam was Grant Koenig and Taten Koenig and the Incentive

ROpen Jay D. Ellerman (Ft. Lupton, CO) / Trey Johnson III (Weatherford, TX), 25.24 on 3, $746

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CHAMPIONSHIPSFront Range

#15 Brit J. Ellerman (Ft. Lupton, CO) / Trey D. Yates (Pueblo, CO),37.58 on 5, $2,410 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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Schampions were Clancey Kreutzer and Taten Koenig.

The Gold Plus Division was next on the agenda and it cameright down to the wire. When it was all said and done, the teamof R.T. McElreath and Joe Matile won the Average with a timeof 33.89 seconds on four steers. They took home $1,790, trophy

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Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Curtis Coxand Brian Taylor from Manzanola, Colorado were second placeand the third place team was Dick Yates and Joe Matile. Theteam of Darren Ridley and Lance Fillmore from Las Animasand Pueblo, Colorado won the Incentive Average, while DickYates and Joe Matile claimed first in the Century Bonus. The #11 Division was the next roping of the day and the

winning team was TamaraTunink and Butch Whitten.They were 33.44 seconds onfour steers and earned $4,350,trophy Cowboy Gold saddles,plus $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place wasJessica Garcia and ButchWhitten from Manassa,Colorado and Cimarron, NewMexico and third place went toShane Laughlin and EverettLombard. The Incentive winwent to Tina Godfrey and SteveZumbrunn with a time of 27.65on three steers.The #10 Division

champions were Walter RaySchalla and J.T. Schalla as theyfinished the roping with a timeof 35.31 seconds on four steers.They won $5,520, trophyCowboy Gold saddles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place was MichaelOrtiz and Robert Valdez with atime of 35.40 seconds on fourand third place went toBrandon Lippert and BryceSimmons. The Incentivewinners of the #10 Divisionwere Brandon Lippert and

Bryce Simmons. Joe McClinton and Gilbert Lucero from Colorado Springs

and Pueblo, Colorado won the Average in the #9 Division. Theycompleted the roping with a time of 41.37 on four steers andearned $5,080, plus trophy Cowboy Gold saddles, and $6,000in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Michael Ortiz andBrady McCurry and third place went to Cade Vansoelen and

Joe Matile ........................Satanta, KS ..............$6,000Wyatt A. Sharon ..............Fowler, CO ................$6,000Butch A. Whitten ..............Cimarron, NM ..........$5,000Levi T. O’Keeffe ................Mohall, ND ..............$5,000Brit J. Ellerman ................Ft. Lupton, CO ..........$4,000Cade Vansoelen ................Durango, CO ............$4,000Eric A. Hanson..................Pueblo, CO ..............$4,000Wayne Spencer ................Salida, CO ................$4,000Allen Segotta....................Springer, NM ............$3,000Bob Dineen......................Ft. Lupton, CO ..........$3,000Brandon J. Lippert ............Penrose, CO ..............$3,000Brian E. Taylor ..................Manzanola, CO..........$3,000Courtney K. Singleton ......Pueblo, CO ..............$3,000Curtis W. Cox ....................Manzanola, CO..........$3,000Dale Lively ......................Hooker, OK ..............$3,000Darren S. Ridley ..............Las Animas, CO ........$3,000Dewey L. Dyer..................Alamosa, CO ............$3,000Dick L. Yates ....................Pueblo, CO ..............$3,000Erin L. Carlson..................Fort Morgan, CO........$3,000Gilbert L. Lucero ..............Pueblo, CO ..............$3,000Grant E. Koenig................Sanford, CO ..............$3,000Haley Peacock ..................Pueblo, CO ..............$3,000J.T. Schalla ......................Avondale, CO ............$3,000Joe B. Stricklin..................Greeley, CO ..............$3,000Joe W. McClinton ..............Colorado Springs, CO $3,000Jordan Allyn ....................Pueblo, CO ..............$3,000Jose E. Larranaga ............Santa Fe, NM ............$3,000Kyle A. Taylor ....................Manzanola, CO..........$3,000Lacy Dyer ........................Alamosa, CO ............$3,000R.T. McElreath ..................Cimarron, KS ............$3,000Stetson L. Mitchell ............Kit Carson, CO ..........$3,000Tamara Tunink ..................Fowler, CO ................$3,000Taten Koenig ....................Sanford, CO ..............$3,000Travis G. Winters ..............Joilet, MT ..................$3,000Trey D. Yates ....................Pueblo, CO ..............$3,000

Walter Ray Schalla............Fowler, CO ................$3,000Bryce Simmons ................Granby, CO ..............$2,000Clancey R. Kreutzer ..........La Veta, CO ..............$2,000Michael G. Ortiz................La Junta, CO ............$2,000Shay Carroll ....................La Junta, CO ............$2,000Steve Whinnery ................Powderhorn, CO ........$2,000Brady J. McCurry ..............Pueblo, CO ..............$1,000Buford Neugebauer ..........La Junta, CO ............$1,000C.L. Morgan ....................Avondale, CO ............$1,000Corey Whinnery ................Powderhorn, CO ........$1,000Emilio Vega ......................Ft. Lupton, CO ..........$1,000Everett W. Lombard ..........Pueblo, CO ..............$1,000Gary F. Maness ................Boise City, OK ..........$1,000J.W. Borrego ....................Pueblo West, CO........$1,000Jessica Garcia ..................Manassa, CO ............$1,000Jill K. Taylor ......................Manzanola, CO..........$1,000Joey Menegatti ................Walsenburg, CO ........$1,000Kirk Kennedy....................Des Moines, NM........$1,000Kurt W. Eacret ..................Byers, CO ................$1,000Linsay Rosser- Sumpter ....Fowler, CO ................$1,000Marcus R. Banister............Brighton, CO ............$1,000Mike S. Diodosio ..............Fowler, CO ................$1,000Nick W. Becker..................Garden City, KS ........$1,000Robert M. Valdez ..............La Junta, CO ............$1,000Roy W. Sanders ................Trindad, CO ..............$1,000Sabrina L. Kreutzer ..........La Veta, CO ..............$1,000Shane L. Laughlin ............Avondale, CO ............$1,000Steve Zumbrunn ..............Junction City, KS........$1,000T.J. Watts ..........................Eads, CO ..................$1,000Tammy G. Ellerman ..........Ft. Lupton, CO ..........$1,000Tim R. Tunink....................Fowler, CO ................$1,000Tina R. Godfrey ................Las Animas, CO ........$1,000Todd Wilson......................Limon, CO ................$1,000Trenton L. Turner ..............Springfield, CO..........$1,000Wade K. Kreutzer..............La Veta, CO ..............$1,000

FLEX EARNINGS – Front Range Championships – Pueblo, COFrom Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping)

#13 Travis G. Winters (Joilet, MT) / Levi T. O’Keeffe (Mohall, ND), 37.44 on 5, $3,370 and$3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each


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Steve Whinnery. The team of CadeVansoelen and Erin Carlson fromDurango and Fort Morgan, Coloradowon the Incentive Average with atime of 28.65 on three steers.

The last roping of the weekendwas the #8 Pick/Draw. Haley Peacockand Stetson Mitchell were 23.62seconds on three steers and won theAverage. The win gave the team$3,510, trophy Cowboy Gold saddlesand $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place went to Kyle Taylor andWyatt Sharon and they received$2,340, plus $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings and trophy Gist buckles.Third place was Courtney Singletonand Wayne Spencer.

#11Tamara Tunink (Fowler, CO) / Butch A. Whitten, Jr. (Cimarron, NM),33.44 on 4, $4,350 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Eric A. Hanson (Pueblo, CO) / Jordan Allyn (Pueblo, CO), 32.41on 4, $3,540 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10Walter Ray Schalla (Fowler, CO) / J.T. Schalla (Avondale, CO), 35.31 on 4,$5,520 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#8 Haley Peacock (Pueblo, CO) / Stetson L. Mitchell (Kit Carson, CO),

23.62 on 3, $3,510 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9Joe W. McClinton (Colorado Springs, CO) / Gilbert L. Lucero (Pueblo, CO),41.37 on 4, $5,080 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each


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an Antonio, Texas and South Texas in general is a hotbed for team ropers and team roping activity. On April 19-

22, the San Antonio Rose Palace was alive with teamroping activity. The Texas Championships produced by theUSTRC was in town and it was one whale of a time.

Casey Mahoney from College Station, Texas teamed upwith Coleman Proctor from Pryor, Oklahoma to win theAverage of the Open Division with a time of 37.83 seconds onfive steers. The win gave the team $2,396, trophy Gist spursand ten Priefert Open Tour points. Mahoney and Proctor alsowon the Incentive Average and added an additional $1,232 incash and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings to their pockets.Second place went to World Champion team ropers SpeedWilliams from Deleon, Texas and Rich Skelton from Llano,Texas. Ty Blasingame from Ramah, Colorado and Skeltonfinished in third place.

Justin Davis from Madisonville, Texas and Ty Arnold fromMidway, Texas were the team to beat in the #15 Division. Theyfinished the roping with a time of 40.33 seconds on five steersand won first place in the Average. The victory paid them$4,232, trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

Second place was Micky Ray Cruz from George West, Texas andCorey Hendrick from Marion, Texas. The third place team wasTommy Zuniga and Billy Plumb.

The second day of team roping at the Texas Championshipsbegan with the #13 Division. The team of Cliff Wheeler fromBoerne, Texas and Justin Watts from Jourdanton, Texas werethe first place finishers. They were 43.16 seconds on five steersand won $6,304, trophy Gist bits and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings for their efforts. Wheeler teamed up with hisneighbor Stephen Stransky to finish second place and thirdplace went to Stratton Lopez and Deal Salyer III.

Randy Gaydos from Pleasanton, Texas and Justin Wattsfrom Jourdanton, Texas were the winners of the Average in theGold Plus Division. They were 32.91 seconds on four steers andwalked away with $4,070, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the Average went to theteam of Jason Jimenez from Alice, Texas and Danny Mendozafrom Zapata, Texas. The third place team in the roping wasForrest Wheeler and Bubba Seale. Kent Youngblood and JoeyMartin won fourth in the main Average and finished first in theCentury Bonus. The team of Ryder Lee and Warren Reeh won

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OpenCasey Mahoney (College Station, TX) / Coleman K. Proctor (Pryor, OK), 37.83 on 5, $2,396

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CHAMPIONSHIPSTexas

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$300,816

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the Incentive Average.Casey Rice from Sealy,

Texas and Kody Beach fromBryan, Texas were the winnersof the #12 Division. They were34.83 seconds on four steersand won $7,414, trophyMartin saddles and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Secondplace in the roping was ChadMucala from Sweet Home,Texas and Danny Mendozafrom Zapata, Texas. JefferyDaugherty and D.R. Mahurinwon third place. ForrestWheeler and Ronnie Lopezwere the Incentive winners.Saturday morning began

with the #11 Division and itwas the Texas team of RickyRamos from Rio Hondo andRomeo Moreno from McAllenwho were the champions. Theycompleted the roping with atime of 32.98 seconds on foursteers and won $9,888, trophyMartin saddles and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Secondplace was the team of JasonAlegria and Andy Avelar.Ramos teamed up with DavidMunoz to finish in third place.Drew Elliott and PanchoChamberlain won theIncentive Average.The #10 provided the

perfect conclusion to a long day of team roping. MitchBirdwell from Coleman, Texas and Danny Trowbridge, Jr. fromSanta Anna, Texas finished in first place in the Average with atime of 33.81 seconds on four steers. The win paid them$12,990, trophy Martin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place was Raul Martinez III and Chris Garcia,Jr. with a time of 38.31 seconds on four steers. The third place

team was Nick Gonzales III from Carriere, Mississippi andRickey Gonzales from Pleasanton, Texas. Scott Fiedler andJustin Rogers won the Incentive Average.The final day of the Texas Championships began with the #9

Division. The team of Leonel Lopez III and Hector Garcia, Jr.both from Rio Grande City, Texas were the victors. They finishedthe roping with a time of 42.00 and won the biggest single

Ricky Ramos ....................Rio Hondo, TX ..........$9,000Justin A. Watts ..................Jourdanton, TX ..........$7,000Danny E. Mendoza............Zapata, TX ................$6,000Jason Alegria ....................Falfurrias, TX ............$6,000Mitch Birdwell ..................Coleman, TX..............$6,000Cliff C. Wheeler ................Boerne, TX ................$5,000Alonso A. Salinas ..............Zapata, TX ................$4,000Andy Avelar......................Kingsville, TX ............$4,000Forrest Wheeler ................Fredericksburg, TX......$4,000J.R. Martinez ....................Poteet, TX..................$4,000Jason F. Jimenez................Alice, TX....................$4,000Nikki L. Rainey ................Bandera, TX ..............$4,000Albert Lopez ....................Devine, TX ................$3,000Arnulfo Cortez ..................Edinburg, TX..............$3,000Billy T. Dickens..................Lavernia, TX ..............$3,000Bob K. Moore ..................Brady, TX ..................$3,000Bobby G. Ross..................Katy, TX ....................$3,000Bubba Seale ....................Georgetown, TX ........$3,000Butch E. Smith ................Zapata, TX ................$3,000Casey M. Rice ..................Sealy, TX ..................$3,000Chad W. Mucala................Sweet Home, TX ........$3,000Chris Garcia ....................Cotulla, TX ................$3,000D.R. Mahurin....................Brazoria, TX ..............$3,000Danny N. Trowbridge ........Santa Anna, TX..........$3,000Darryl E. Wilkerson ..........La Grange, TX ..........$3,000David Munoz....................Zapata, TX ................$3,000Greg Lopez ......................Carrizo Springs, TX ....$3,000Hector Garcia ..................Rio Grande City, TX....$3,000Hector M. Cantu ..............Harlingen, TX ............$3,000Jeffery W. Daugherty ........Smithville, TX ............$3,000Jorge L. Guerra ................Edinburg, TX..............$3,000Julian Zuniga....................San Benito, TX ..........$3,000Justin C. Vallejo ................Austin, TX..................$3,000Justin V. Davis ..................Madisonville, TX ........$3,000Kevin Ross ......................Victoria, TX................$3,000Kody W. Beach..................Bryan, TX ..................$3,000Lance Dickens ..................Lavernia, TX ..............$3,000Lance G. Behlen ..............Cost, TX ....................$3,000Lathen L. Bryant ..............Kingsville, TX ............$3,000Leonel Lopez....................Rio Grande City, TX....$3,000Marvin P. Wilson ..............Junction, TX ..............$3,000Matthew Anguiano............Kyle, TX ....................$3,000Moe Ramirez ....................Premont, TX ..............$3,000Nettie Gutierrez ................Premont, TX ..............$3,000Nick Gonzales III ..............Carriere, MS..............$3,000Pedro Morales ..................Laredo, TX ................$3,000Randy Gaydos ..................Pleasanton, TX ..........$3,000Raul Martinez ..................Laredo, TX ................$3,000Rick L. Ortega ..................Concepcion, TX ..........$3,000Rickey Gonzales................Pleasanton, TX ..........$3,000Roland Gutierrez ..............Palito Blanco, TX........$3,000Romeo F. Moreno..............McAllen, TX ..............$3,000Roy H. Hefley ..................Divine, TX ................$3,000Ryder Lee ........................Santa Anna, TX..........$3,000Ty Arnold ........................Midway, TX................$3,000

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check of the weekend as they took home $14,328, trophy Martinsaddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place wasthe team of Jorge Guerra and Hector Cantu and third place wasRoland Gutierrez, Sr. and Jason Alegria. Butch Smith and AlonsoSalina won the Incentive Average.Darryl Wilkerson from La Grange, Texas and Marvin Wilson

from Junction, Texas won the Average of the #8 Pick/Draw.

They were 31.34 seconds on three and won $5,446, trophyMartin saddles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Secondplace was the team of Rick Ortega and Pedro Morales, Jr. andthird place was Kevin Ross and Bobby Ross.The Texas Championships came to a conclusion and ropers

from all over enjoyed the event at the San Antonio Rose Palace.There was lots of money and prizes given away.

#15 Justin V. Davis (Madisonville, TX) / Ty Arnold (Midway, TX),40.33 on 5, $4,232 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Cliff C. Wheeler (Boerne, TX) / Justin A. Watts (Jourdanton, TX),43.16 on 5, $6,304 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Casey M. Rice (Sealy, TX) / Kody W. Beach (Bryan, TX), 34.83 on 4,$7,414 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11Ricky Ramos (Rio Hondo, TX) / Romeo F. Moreno (McAllen, TX), 32.98 on 4,$9,888 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each


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#8 Darryl E. Wilkerson (La Grange, TX) / Marvin P. Wilson (Junction, TX), 31.34 on 3,$5,446 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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ndalusia, Alabama and the Covington Center Arena were the hosts of the South Alabama Championships. Ed

Allen and crew produced the annual event and it went offwithout a hitch.

The team of Jerritt Varner and Rodney Melton won theAverage of the Open Division with a time of 47.30 on five steers.Second place went to Dillon Black and Zak Dobbins and thirdplace was Joey Carpenter and Rodney Melton, who also wonthe Incentive Average.

The #15 Division was next on the agenda and the winningteam was Wil Whiddon and Cody Murphy. They were 38.64seconds on five steers and earned $1,420, plus $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings and trophy Gist buckles. Second place was JacobLocke and Zac Richardson and third place went to Jerritt Varnerand Zac Richardson.

The #13 Division winners were Mike Woolven and ZacRichardson from Mississippi and Florida. They caught fivesteers in 35.25 seconds. The feat gave them $2,700, trophy Gistbuckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place wasthe team of Brother Campbell and Johnny Kennemer fromTennessee and Alabama. The third place finishers were BrittanyTirpak and Cody Murphy.

Tyler Fowler and Erin Bullin were the champions of the #12,as they caught four steers in a time of 35.30 seconds. The winwas worth $2,430, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second place went to Natasha Parker and ZacRichardson from Bay Minette, Alabama and Westville, Florida.The third place team was Tyler Fowler and Zac Richardson andthe Incentive champions were David Muzzy and Wil Whiddon.

The Gold Plus Division was exciting all the way down to thevery last steer. When it was all said and done, the team ofBrother Campbell and Ran West won the Average with a timeof 32.79 seconds on four steers. They took home $1,460, trophyGist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. WaylonOverstreet and Johnny Kennemer from Franklin, Tennesseeand Anderson, Alabama were second place and the third placeteam was Steve Horne and Ed Allen. The team of Jim Lynchand Steve Judd from Jackson, Louisiana and Lumberton,Mississippi won the Incentive Average, while they also claimedfirst in the Century Bonus.

The team of West Benson and Lance Arviso from Celina,Texas and Ramer, Alabama won the Average of the #11Division with a time of 34.12 on four steers. This was worth$3,080, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex

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Earnings. Second place went to J.R. Spencer and Lance Arvisoand third place was Coty Long and Wil Whiddon. J.R. Spencerand Lance Arviso also took home the Incentive win. The #10 Division champions were Natasha Parker and Zack

Hester as they finished the roping with a time of 31.83 secondson four steers. They won $3,280, trophy Gist buckles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Larry Hayesand Cliff Ammons with a time of 36.84 seconds on four andthird place went to Natasha Parker and Corey Seals. TheIncentive winners of the #10 Division were Natasha Parker and

Zack Hester. Bret Alford and Ryan Pope from Ponce De Leon and

Bonifay, Florida won the Average in the #9 Division. Theycompleted the roping with a time of 48.05 on four steers andearned $3,730, plus trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second place was Bret Alford and Earl Staffordand third place went to J.R. Spencer and Chris Martin. Theteam of Casey Jones and Dustin Hyson from Brundidge andRed Level, Alabama won the Incentive Average with a time of22.15 on three steers.

#15 Wil Whiddon (Havana, FL) / Cody R. Murphy (Greenville, AL), 38.64 on 5, $1,420 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Zac Richardson ................Westville, FL ............$7,000Natasha L. Parker ............Bay Minette, AL ........$6,000Tiffany Atkinson................Fitzpatrick, AL ..........$6,000Brother Campbell ............Franklin, TN ..............$5,000Cody R. Murphy................Greenville, AL ..........$5,000Wil Whiddon ....................Havana, FL ..............$5,000Bret E. Alford ..................Ponce De Leon, FL ....$4,000Chris E. Martin ................Ocala, FL ..................$4,000Johnny L. Kennemer ........Anderson, AL ............$4,000Kelli Corbin ......................Baldwin, FL ..............$4,000Ran E. West......................Alapaha, GA..............$4,000Steve Judd ......................Lumberton, MS ........$4,000Tyler W. Fowler..................Theodore, AL ............$4,000West Benson ....................Celina, TX..................$4,000Zack Q. Hester..................Magnolia Springs, AL $4,000Casey L. Jones ..................Brundidge, AL ..........$3,000Clay Mitchell ....................Auburn, AL ..............$3,000Cody G. Bynum ................Boaz, AL ..................$3,000Donnie R. Brown ..............Lucedale, MS ............$3,000Dustin C. Hyson................Red Level, AL............$3,000Ed Allen ..........................Dadeville, AL ............$3,000Erin B. Bullin....................Stockton, AL ............$3,000J.R. Spencer ....................Leesburg, FL ............$3,000Jim A. Yance......................Loxley, AL ................$3,000Jim Lynch ........................Jackson, LA ..............$3,000Keaton S. Locke................Westville, FL ............$3,000Lance Arviso ....................Ramer, AL ................$3,000Melissa M. Bagents ..........Luverne, AL ..............$3,000Mike R. Woolven ..............Nettleton, MS............$3,000Mitch Hayes ....................Chipley, FL................$3,000

Ryan Pope ......................Bonifay, FL ..............$3,000Scott Fletcher ..................Baldwin, FL ..............$3,000Steve Horne ....................Opelika, AL ..............$3,000Waylon J. Overstreet..........Kenansville, FL..........$3,000William H. McInvale ..........McKenzie, AL ............$3,000Coty T. Long......................Bonifay, FL ..............$2,000Rodney D. Melton ............Fitzpatrick, AL ..........$2,000Ty Jones ..........................Highland Home, AL ..$2,000Tyler Hoagland ................Harpersville, AL ........$2,000Brent Worrell ....................Brewton, AL..............$1,000Brittany M. Tirpak ............Dunnellon, FL ..........$1,000Chuck R. Jenkins ..............Selmer, TN ................$1,000Cliff R. Ammons ..............Ponce De Leon, FL ....$1,000David M. Muzzy................Smyrna, GA ..............$1,000Dennis Moore ..................Opp, AL ....................$1,000Earl Stafford ....................Bonifay, FL ..............$1,000Garrett McDonald ............Defuniak Springs, FL $1,000Garrett W. Moore ..............Opp, AL ....................$1,000Jacob D. Locke..................Ponce De Leon, FL ....$1,000Jerritt L. Varner ................Red Level, AL............$1,000Joey E. Carpenter..............Rutledge, AL ............$1,000Joseph McCollum ..............................................$1,000Kendall R. Stennett ..........Waynesboro, MS........$1,000Kent R. Carter ..................Hattiesburg, MS ........$1,000Larry M. Hayes ................Chipley, FL................$1,000Matt Jarriel ......................Collins, GA ................$1,000Michael E. Bratton ............Opelika, AL ..............$1,000Paul R. Moore ..................Jasper, AL ................$1,000Rodney Worrell ................Evergreen, AL ..........$1,000

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The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw.Donnie Brown and Chris Martin were 33.30 seconds on threesteers and won the Average. The win gave the team $2,620,trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place went to Tiffany Atkinson and Cody Bynum andthey received $1,960, plus $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings and

trophy Gist buckles. Third place was Melissa Bagents andKeaton Locke.

The South Alabama Championships came to a close andropers were pleased with the event. They traveled far and wideto enjoy a great set of cattle, the great production and thewonderful USTRC team roping experience.

#13 Mike R. Woolven (Nettleton, MS) / Zac Richardson (Westville, FL),35.25 on 5, $2,700 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Tyler W. Fowler (Theodore, AL) / Erin B. Bullin (Stockton, AL), 35.30 on 4,$2,430 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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he Hickory Hill Arena in Bethany, Missouri is a beautifulsetting. In fact, the location is the perfect home for theMissouri Classic, produced by Rope the Rockies. The event

kicked into gear on April 27 and finished up on the 29.The team of Jason Arndt from Ft. Scott, Kansas and Chad

Mathes from Lawson, Missouri teamed up to win first place inthe Average of the Open Division. They were 56.32 seconds onfive steers to win first place. The winners of the IncentiveAverage were Payden Emmett from Marsshall, Missouri andNathan Enyart from Seneca, Missouri.

The Illinois team of Russ Manion from Waverly and TerryDurbin from Witt were the victors in the #15 Division. Theybested the field of ropers with a time of 40.68 seconds on fivesteers. They won $1,620, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to the team ofDonnie McNeece from McLouth, Kansas and J.W. Nelson fromSioux City, Iowa with a time of 40.95 seconds on five steers.Third place was Jason Arndt and Nelson.

The winners of the #13 Division were Nate Mohar fromStillman Valley, Illinois and Antonio Savedra from Shawnee,Kansas. The team finished the roping with a time of 39.44

seconds on five steers and won $2,980, trophy Gist spurs and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to JoshWorley from Flemington, Missouri and Junior Macoubrie fromPaola, Kansas. Third place went to Jay Rueter and Savedra.

The final roping of the first day of competition was the #12Division. Joel Anderson from Palmyra, Missouri and TerryDurbin teamed up to win the Average. They were 31.68seconds on four steers and won $3,520, trophy Gist spurs and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was CoyRinehart from Cainsville, Missouri and David Cannon fromEagleville, Missouri. The Incentive winners were AlvinDetweiller and Adam Newcomb. They also won third place inthe main Average.

Edgerton, Kansas and Kevin and Mark Hebenstriet were thechampions of the Gold Plus Division. They were 29.99 secondson four and won $3,480, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Josh Worley and CodyJohnson and third place was the team of Danny Miller and JoeMatile. Darrell Cuppy and Marc Fenton were the winners ofthe Incentive Average. Randy Garey and Jack Day, both fromIowa, won the Century Bonus.

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Joel Anderson carried hiswinning ways over to Saturdayas he teamed up with CodySittner from Ridgeway,Missouri to win first place inthe #11 Division. They were32.17 seconds on four and won$5,970, trophy Cowboy Goldsaddles and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second placewas Gary Kueffer and BlakeCoffer and thrid place went toJana Murphy and Joe Kane. TheIncentive champions of theroping were Steven Baake andJonathan Irby.The Kansas pairing of Ryan

Holton and Bill Barcus, Jr.teamed up to win first place inthe Average of the #10 Division.They were 34.68 seconds onfour steers to earn themselves$6,320, trophy Cowboy Goldsaddles and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second placewas Shen Subbert and Jack Dayand third place in the Averagewas Don Garnett and TylerMacoubrie. Subbert and Dayalso won the Incentive Average.Nebraska finished on top of

the pack in the #9 Division.Steve Larson from Benedict

#15Russ J. Manion (Waverly, IL) /

Terry G. Durbin (Witt, IL), 40.68on 5, $1,620 and $3,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings each

Josh K. Worley ................Flemington, MO ........$10,000Jack D. Day ....................Dexter, IA....................$7,000Joel P. Anderson..............Palmyra, MO ..............$6,000Mike H. Fitzgerald ..........Fort Dodge, IA ............$6,000Ryan P. Holton................Wellsville, KS ..............$6,000Terry G. Durbin ..............Witt, IL ......................$6,000Antonio P. Savedra..........Shawnee, KS ..............$5,000Douglas Rich..................Herrick, IL ..................$5,000Bill Barcus ....................Paola, KS ....................$4,000Blake L. Coffer ..............Sparta, MO ................$4,000Gary W. Kueffer ..............California, MO ............$4,000Scott Kirkman ................Summersville, MO ......$4,000Shane D. Subbert ..........Greenfield, IA ..............$4,000Chance W. Holt ..............Harris, MO ..................$3,000Cody A. Sittner ..............Ridgeway, MO ............$3,000Cody R. Johnson ............Gretna, NE..................$3,000Cody White ....................New Bloomfield, MO....$3,000Danny R. Miller ..............Lawson, MO................$3,000Darrell L. Cuppy ............Hallsville, MO..............$3,000David W. Claycomb ........Ridgeway, MO ............$3,000Dirk Dietz ......................St. Paul, NE ................$3,000Dusty Breedlove ............Everton, AR ................$3,000Ike L. Cox ......................Bethany, MO ..............$3,000Jake McGill ....................Hutchinson, KS............$3,000Jessica R. Armstrong ......Smithville, MO ............$3,000Joe Matile ......................Satanta, KS ................$3,000Josh J. Jay ......................Mingo, IA ....................$3,000Kein W. Hebenstrief ........Edgerton, KS ..............$3,000Kevin Fitzgerald ............Granger, IA..................$3,000Marc Fenton ..................Columbia, MO ............$3,000Mark Hebenstriet............Edgerton, KS ..............$3,000Mick W. Summers ..........Smithville, MO ............$3,000Nate D. Mohar................Stillman Valley, IL ........$3,000Patrick M. Moylan ..........Emmett, KS ................$3,000Randy Garey ..................Manson, IA..................$3,000Rick P. Franek ................Beaufort, MO ..............$3,000Russ J. Manion ..............Waverly, IL ..................$3,000

Staci L. Mitchell ............Carbondale, KS ..........$3,000Steve L. Larson ..............Benedict, NE ..............$3,000Adam Newcomb ............Benton, AR ................$2,000Alvin Detweiler ..............Jamesport, MO ............$2,000Butchie Levell ................Omaha, NE ................$2,000J.W. Nelson ....................Sioux City, IA ..............$2,000Jana E. Murphy ..............Melrose, IA..................$2,000Suzie M. Johnson............Brodhead, WI ..............$2,000Tyler D. Petersen ............Spragueville, IA ..........$2,000Tyler W. Macoubrie..........Louisburg, KS..............$2,000Brad J. Stephens ............Pacific Junction, IA ......$1,000Chad R. Mathes..............Lawson, MO................$1,000Coy T. Rinehart ..............Cainsville, MO ............$1,000Dan T. McCabe ..............Mayer, MN ..................$1,000Dave V. Brewer ..............Holt, MO ....................$1,000David A. Cannon ............Eagleville, MO ............$1,000Dick Frank ....................Sioux City, IA ..............$1,000Don Garnett ..................Amsterdam, MO ..........$1,000Donnie J. McNeece ........McLouth, KS ..............$1,000Gary A. Page..................Hillsboro, IA ................$1,000Howard A. Acklin............Graham, MO ..............$1,000Jake A. Rice ..................Creston, IA ..................$1,000Jason Charles ................Hanover, MN ..............$1,000Jason E. Arndt ................Ft. Scott, KS................$1,000Jay Rueter......................Winchester, IL..............$1,000Joe L. Kane ....................Bondurant, IA..............$1,000Jonathan A. Irby ............Ava, MO......................$1,000Junior Macoubrie ............Paola, KS ....................$1,000Kim K. Maxwell ..............Van Meter, IA ..............$1,000Marty W. Brandt ............Clarion, IA ..................$1,000Nathan C. Enyart............Seneca, MO ................$1,000Payden C. Emmett..........Marshall, MO ..............$1,000Ronnie Haynes ..............Fordland, MO ..............$1,000Scott Schneider ..............Keokuk, IA ..................$1,000Seth J. McCabe ..............Bronson, IA ................$1,000Steve D. Massey ............Rogersville, MO ..........$1,000Steven T. Baake ..............Menommee Falls, WI ....$1,000

FLEX EARNINGS – Missouri Classic – Bethany, MOFrom Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping)


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and Dirk Dietz from St. Paul were the champions and won$7,610, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles, and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second place was Ryan Holton and partnerStaci Mitchell, while third place in the Average went to MikeFitzgerald and Kevin Fitzgerald. Mike Fitzgerald and Josh Jaywon the Incentive Average.The conclusion of the Missouri Championships came with

the #8 Pick/Draw. Cody White from New Bloomfield, Missouriand Jessica Armstrong from Smithville, Missouri were thewinners of the Average. They were 31.20 seconds on threesteers and won $4,120, trophy Cowboy Gold saddles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second was Mick Summersand Chance Holt and third place went to David Claycomb andDusty Breedlove.

#13Nate D. Mohar (Stillman Valley, IL) / Antonio P. Savedra (Shawnee, KS),39.44 on 5, $2,980 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Joel P. Anderson (Palmyra, MO) / Terry G. Durbin (Witt, IL),31.68 on 4, $3,520 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11Joel P. Anderson (Palmyra, MO) / Cody A. Sittner (Ridgeway, MO),




#8Cody White (New Bloomfield, MO) / Jessica R. Armstrong (Smithville, MO),31.20 on 3, $4,120 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9Steve L. Larson (Benedict, NE) / Dirk Dietz (St. Paul, NE), 33.35 on 4,$7,610 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10Ryan P. Holton (Wellsville, KS) / Bill Barcus, Jr. (Paola, KS), 34.68 on 4, $6,320 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each


he Panhandle Classic in Amarillo, Texas has been goingon for a long time. The event is hosted by the USTRC andtakes place inside the Amarillo National Center. This year the

event was held April 27-29, 2012 and welcomed a slew of ropersaiming to try their hand at an awesome payout and sometremendous prizes.

The event began with the Open Division and the team ofLane Ivy from Amarillo, Texas and Trey Johnson fromWeatherford, Texas finished first place in the Average. The duoroped five steers in 35.13 seconds and won $2,394, trophy Gistspurs and ten points for the Priefert US Open Tour. Second placewas Ivy and Cody Doescher from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Third place was Steve Purcella and Justin Hendrick. The PermianBasin team of Omar Alvarado and Bubba Garcia finished fourthin the Average and first in the Incentive Average.

Roy Montoya from Sapello, New Mexico teamed up withJustin Price from La Veta, Colorado to win first place in theAverage of the #15 Division. They won $2,788, trophy Gist spursand $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was JakePancost from Twin Bridges, Montana and Ben Blue fromDumas, Texas. Third place in the Average was the team ofRussell Riggan and Chase Johnson both from Snyder, Texas.

The winners of the #13 Division were Justin Pechacek from

Snyder, Texas and Kory Bramwell from Chromo, Colorado.They posted a time of 42.67 seconds on five steers and won$3,498, trophy Gist spurs and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place in the Average was the team of Kent Youngbloodfrom Lamesa, Texas and Jesse Jolly from Agate, Colorado. Jollyalso finished in third place with header Michael Liles.

The Texas team of Jason Kincaid from Midland and KipMiddleton from Levelland were the Average champions of the#12 Division. They were 32.08 seconds on four steers to claimfirst place. The win gave them $5,330, trophy Martin saddlesand $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was theteam of Tyler Thomas from Dalhart, Texas and Buster Recordfrom Laverne, Oklahoma. The third place team was MichaelLiles and Billy Ivy. Ivy also teamed up with his wife Joanie tofinish first place in the Incentive Average.

Jack Wilhite from Ropesville, Texas and Tracy Spencer fromLittlefield, Texas were the first place finishers in the #12 GoldPlus Division. They were 33.87 seconds on four steers and won$4,014, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Wilhite and Spencer also won the Incentive Average.Second place was Mickey Miller and Brent Hargrove both fromOklahoma. Third place went to Bill Hodnett and Kent Haley.Zurick Labrier and Doug Schmidt were the champions of the

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Century Bonus.The second roping of the

second day of the PanhandleClassic was the #11 Division.The hometown team of DaxRattan and Sam Archerfinished first place in theroping with a time of 36.04seconds on four steers. Theywon $7,408, trophy Martinsaddles and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second placealso went to a hometown team.Todd Hughes and Lance Chismboth from Amarillo won $4,940and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Third place was JeffBarr and Brandon Brown bothfrom Dumas, Texas. Thewinners of the Incentive wereJuan Carpio from Santa Fe,New Mexico and Randy Knightfrom Farwell, Texas.

Earth and Sudan, Texasteamed up to win first place inthe #10 Division. The team ofTripp Townsend and RonnieGonzales were 36.82 secondson four steers and won $8,254,trophy Martin saddles and$6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place wasLucas Seymour and JakePuryear. They also won theIncentive Average. ChanceThiessen and Brent Hargroveboth from Oklahoma finishedin third place.

Kansas and New Mexico

#15 Roy J. Montoya (Sapello, NM) / Justin R. Price (La Veta, CO), 34.73 on 5, $2,788 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Brent Hargrove ................Elk City, OK ..............$6,000Jack Wilhite ......................Ropesville, OK ..........$6,000Tracy Spencer ..................Littlefield, TX ............$6,000Tripp Townsend ................Earth, TX ..................$6,000Sam Archer ......................Amarillo, TX ..............$5,000Bill L. Hodnett..................Bushland, TX ............$4,000Billy Ivy ..........................Amarillo, TX ..............$4,000Jake T. Puryear ..................Allison, TX ................$4,000Joanie K. Ivy ....................Amarillo, TX ..............$4,000Lucas R. Seymour ............Mclean, TX ................$4,000Roy J. Montoya ................Sapello, NM ..............$4,000Al F. Trujillo ......................Clovis, NM ................$3,000Brandi C. Mueller..............Guymon, OK ............$3,000Chance B. Thiessen ..........Elk City, OK ..............$3,000Danny R. Garcia ..............Clayton, NM..............$3,000Dax Rattan ......................Amarillo, TX ..............$3,000Duncan C. Frank ..............Guymon, OK ............$3,000Eddy R. Douglass ............Amarillo, TX ..............$3,000Gary F. Maness ................Boise City, OK ..........$3,000Hadley R. Thompson ........Miami, TX..................$3,000James E. Masters ..............Wheeler, TX ..............$3,000Jason L. Kincaid................Midland, TX ..............$3,000Justin D. Pechacek ............Snyder, TX ................$3,000Justin P. McBride ..............Des Moines, NM........$3,000Justin R. Price ..................La Veta, CO ..............$3,000Kade Elkins ......................Grants, NM ..............$3,000Kent Haley ......................Canyon, TX................$3,000Kip Middleton ..................Levelland, TX ............$3,000Kirk Kennedy....................Des Moines, NM........$3,000Kolton D. Good ................Cheyenne, OK ..........$3,000Kory J. Bramwell ..............Chromo, CO ..............$3,000Lance Chism ....................Amarillo, TX ..............$3,000Marty M. Valencia..............Las Vegas, NM ..........$3,000Mary Bunker ....................Sharon Springs, KS....$3,000Mickey M. Miller ..............Hammon, OK ............$3,000Paul J. Bell ......................Dodson, TX................$3,000Riley Smith ......................Earth, TX ..................$3,000Rod Dimitroff ..................Clayton NM ..............$3,000Ronnie J. Gonzales ............Sudan, TX ................$3,000Todd Hughes ....................Amarillo, TX ..............$3,000Trace E. Patterson ............Spearman, TX............$3,000True J. Lacina ..................Amarillo, TX ..............$3,000Tyler D. Luce ....................Clovis, NM ................$3,000Zane C. Patterson ............Spearman, TX............$3,000Brandon D. Brown ............Dumas, TX ................$2,000Buster Record ..................Laverne, OK..............$2,000

Caleb Nelson....................Buffalo, OK ..............$2,000Danny P. Persons ..............Woodward, OK ..........$2,000Jake Pancost ....................Twin Bridges, MT ......$2,000Juan F. Carpio ..................Santa Fe, NM ............$2,000Michael L. Liles ................Tucumcari, NM ..........$2,000Randy Knight ..................Farwell, TX ................$2,000Tyler D. Thomas ................Dalhart, TX................$2,000Ben J. Blue ......................Dumas, TX ................$1,000Bill McDowell ..................Clayton, NM..............$1,000Blade O. Ward ..................Dalhart, TX................$1,000Bubba G. Garcia ..............Odessa, TX ................$1,000Chad Smith ......................Cheyenne, OK ..........$1,000Chase S. Johnson..............Snyder, TX ................$1,000Clint Orr ..........................Shamrock, TX ............$1,000Curt D. Pate ....................Valle De Oro, TX ........$1,000Daren W. Wright................Dodge City, KS..........$1,000Eddie Joe Persons ............Tulia, TX....................$1,000Eric Strick ........................Shattuck, OK ............$1,000Gary B. Jacobs..................Vernon, TX ................$1,000Greg E. Orgain ................Hammon, OK ............$1,000Harold E. Barnes ..............Hennessey, OK ..........$1,000JaLynn Rogers ..................Elk City, OK ..............$1,000Jeff Barr ..........................Dumas, TX ................$1,000Jesse C. Jolly ....................Agate, CO ................$1,000Justus A. Hyatt..................Perry, OK ..................$1,000Kasey L. Etbauer ..............Goodwell, OK............$1,000Kent Youngblood ..............Lamesa, TX ..............$1,000Kevin S. Huddleston..........Memphis, TX..............$1,000Kutter Anderson................Wheeler, TX ..............$1,000Kyle W. Miller....................Wichita Falls, TX ........$1,000Larry W. Hendricks ............Tulia, TX....................$1,000Lucas G. Screws ..............Melrose, NM ............$1,000Madison S. Haley..............Canyon, TX................$1,000Marty R. Osborn ..............Beaver, OK................$1,000Matt Mauldin....................Beggs, OK ................$1,000Monte B. Anderson ..........Clayton, NM..............$1,000Omar Alvarado ................Odessa, TX ................$1,000Pete L. Mickelson..............Flagstaff, AZ..............$1,000Randy K. Koehn................Laverne, OK..............$1,000Roy D. Miller ....................Amarillo, TX ..............$1,000Russell R. Riggan ............Snyder, TX ................$1,000Shane O. Sena..................Sapello, NM ..............$1,000Tanner E. Batenhorst ........Dalhart, TX................$1,000Taylor G. Pettigrew............Tatum, NM................$1,000Vincente Guerrero ............Hereford, TX ..............$1,000

FLEX EARNINGS – Panhandle Classic – Amarillo, TXFrom Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping)


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teamed up to win the Average of the #9 Division. Mary Bunkerfrom Sharon Springs and Justin McBride from Des Moineswere first place with a time of 36.22 seconds on four steers.Second place in the Average was Kirk Kennedy and GaryManess and third place went to Al Trujillo and Tyler Luce bothfrom Clovis, New Mexico. The Incentive winners were KadeElkins and Marty Valencia both from New Mexico.

The #8 Pick/Draw was the perfect conclusion to a greatweekend of USTRC team roping action. Hadley Thompson fromMiami, Texas teamed up with Kolton Good from Cheyenne,Oklahoma to win first place in the Average. They were 26.66seconds on three and won $4,326, trophy Gist buckles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Paul Bell andJames Masters and third was Eddy Douglass and True Lacina.

#11Dax Rattan (Amarillo, TX) / Sam Archer (Amarillo, TX), 36.04 on 4, $7,408 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#13 Justin D. Pechacek (Snyder, TX) / Kory J. Bramwell (Chromo, CO),42.67 on 5, $3,498 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Jason L. Kincaid (Midland, TX) / Kip Middleton (Levelland, TX), 32.08 on 4,$5,330 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each



#8 Hadley Thompson (Miami, TX) / Kolton D. Good (Cheyenne, OK), 26.66on 3, $4,326 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9Mary Bunker (Sharon Springs, KS) / Justin P. McBride (Des Moines, NM),36.22 on 4, $9,310 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10Tripp Townsend (Earth, TX) / Ronnie J. Gonzales (Sudan, TX),



teele Roping and Larry Steele took over the productionof the South Dakota Championships in Rapid City,South Dakota this year. The event took place at the

Central States Fairgrounds April 27-29, 2012 and welcomedsome great team roping action to town.

Jay Mattson from Deadwood, South Dakota and Rory Brownfrom Edgemont, South Dakota teamed up to win the Average ofthe Open Division. The pairing posted a time of 52.31 secondson five steers to take first place. The team also won theIncentive Average. Second in the Average went to Drew Gartnerfrom Killdeer, North Dakota and Tim Franzen from Dickinson,North Dakota. Third place was Drew Gartner and Larry Steele.

Wyoming and South Dakota teamed up to win the Averageof the #15 Division. Miles Williams from Gillette and JadeNelson from Midland were 40.43 seconds on five steers andwon $1,672, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place was Turner Harris and Tim Franzen andthird place went to Tucker Dale and Jame Tarver.

The hometown team of Levi Lord and Ora Taton took firstplace in the #13 Division. They were 40.65 seconds on five steersto win $2,716, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place went to Douglas Shimic and DannyWalter and third place was Larry Ruland and James Selchert.

In the #12 Division, the winners of the Average was the team

of Witt Crowser from New Underwood, South Dakota and ToddHolden from Gillette, Wyoming. They were 32.68 seconds onfour steers and won $3,384, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Second place went to Tate Thompson andLarry Steele and third was Wyatt Mann and Jay Schwalbe. CobyLittleSoldier and Jerome Hutchinson won the Incentive Average.

The second day of team roping action began with the #12Gold Plus Division. The winners of the roping were theNebraska team of Philip Charlton from North Platte andTeeCee Wills from Scottsbluff. They were 34.87 seconds on fourand won $2,094, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place went to Coby LettleSoldier and JeromeHutchinson, while third was Jim Retchless and Larry Chandler.Retchless and Chandler also won the Incentive Average.

Paul Par from Mitchell, South Dakota teamed up with LeviLord in the #11 Division to win first place in the Average. Theywere 33.73 seconds on four steers and won $4,398, trophy Gistbuckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place inthe Average was Wyatt Mann and Ryan Kjerstad and third wasMike Slater and R.C. Donaldson, Jr. Terry Moody and GlenLammers won the Incentive Average.

Lammers switched to the head side in the #10 Divisionwhere he and Tel Schaack won the Average. They finishedwith a time of 39.38 seconds on four steers to win $4,854,

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#15 Miles G. Williams (Gillette, WY) / Jade M. Nelson (Midland, SD), 40.43on 5, $1,672 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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$131,670

$87,065

$9,540

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#13 Levi G. Lord (Rapid City, SD) / Ora Taton (Rapid City, SD), 40.65 on5, $2,716 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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trophy Gist buckles and $6,000in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place in the Averagewas Norm Haaland and ToddHolden and third place was CyChristensen and JerryChristensen. Cy and Jerry alsowon the Incentive Average.The winners of the #9

Division were Raymond Kerrfrom Lake Preston, SouthDakota and Tate Thompsonfrom Ethan, South Dakota.They were 38.84 seconds onfour steers and won $4,084,trophy Gist buckles and $6,000in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team of TonyStahl and Mitch Enright and third place went to LeviKnuteson and Bill Mankin. Stahl and Enright won theIncentive Average.The final roping of the weekend was the #8 Pick/Draw. Gin

Ertz from Box Elder, South Dakota and Casey Albright fromChadron, Nebraska won the Average. They were 33.88 secondsand won $2,738, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place was Douglas Shimic and Danny Walterand third was Larry Ruland and James Selchert.

Friday High Money Saddle winner -Ora Taton

Coby C. LittleSoldier ......Newtown, ND ..............$6,000Jim Retchless ................Bridgeport, NE ............$6,000Larry Chandler ..............Brule, NE ....................$6,000Levi G. Lord..................Rapid City, SD ..............$6,000Todd Q. Holden ............Gillette, WY ..................$6,000Ora Taton ......................Rapid City, SD ..............$5,000Tate L. Thompson ..........Ethan, SD ....................$5,000Tony Stahl ....................Shepherd, MT ..............$5,000Wyatt Mann ..................Box Elder, SD ..............$5,000Casey M. Albright ..........Chadron, NE ................$4,000Glen Lammers ..............Rapid City, SD ..............$4,000Jade M. Nelson..............Midland, SD ................$4,000James Selchert ..............New Underwood, SD ....$4,000Jerome Hutchison ..........Walford City, NE ..........$4,000Mitch K. Enright ............Timber Lake, SD ..........$4,000Casey Flynn ..................Broken Bow, NE ..........$3,000Danny P. Walter ............Lodge Grass, MT ..........$3,000Darwin McGowan..........Williston, ND ................$3,000David A. Kramer............New Richmond, WI........$3,000Delbert Smith ..............Ainsworth, NE ..............$3,000Douglas C. Shimic ........Buffalo, WY ..................$3,000Gina Ertz ......................Box Elder, SD ..............$3,000Jeff Padilla ....................Evansville, WY ..............$3,000Kenny W. Gesinger ........Eagle Butte, SD............$3,000Larry J. Ruland..............Wall, SD ......................$3,000Mike Roberts ................Lake Havasue City, AZ ..$3,000Miles G. Williams ..........Gillette, WY ..................$3,000Norm Haaland ..............Shepherd, MT ..............$3,000Paul C. Parr ..................Mitchell, SD..................$3,000Philip Carton ................North Platte, NE ..........$3,000Raymond D. Kerr ..........Lake Preston, SD..........$3,000Ryan M. Kjerstad ..........Quinn, SD ....................$3,000Steve Parys ..................Rapid City, ND..............$3,000TeeCee Wills..................Scottsbluff, NE..............$3,000

Tel J. Schaack................Edgemont, SD ..............$3,000Tim R. Franzen ..............Dickinson, ND ..............$3,000Witt J. Crowser ..............New Underwood, SD ....$3,000Cy H. Christensen..........Kennefec, SD................$2,000James P. Tarver ..............Gillette, WY ..................$2,000Jerry L. Christensen ......Kennefec, SD................$2,000Russell Schirado............Menoken, ND ..............$2,000Scott C. White ..............Oelrichs, SD ................$2,000Bill Mankin ..................Gillette, WY ..................$1,000Catie A. Lohse ..............Buffalo, WY ..................$1,000Charlie O. Persson ........Menoken, ND ..............$1,000Chase Carson................Dickinson, ND ..............$1,000Clint R. Gorrell ..............Trotters, ND..................$1,000Darren J. Lammers ........Chancellor, SD ..............$1,000Dewey J. Ertz ................Rapid City, SD ..............$1,000Don D. Hockett..............Phoenix, AZ..................$1,000Grady L. Gifford ............Red Owl, SD ................$1,000Jake D. Beard................Menoken, ND ..............$1,000Jay Mattson ..................Deadwood, SD ............$1,000Jay Schwalbe ................Rapid City, SD ..............$1,000Jess M. Harris................Hot Springs, SD............$1,000Kirk J. Kooiker ..............Adrian, MN ..................$1,000Larry T. Steele ..............Sundance, WY ..............$1,000Levi D. Knuteson ..........Gillette, WY ..................$1,000Mike Slater ..................Custer, SD ....................$1,000R C. Donaldson ............Newcastle, WY ..............$1,000Rory Brown ..................Edgemont, SD ..............$1,000Russ L. McDowall..........Bismarck, ND ..............$1,000Scott D. Musgrave ........Bingham, NE................$1,000Terry O. Moody..............Letcher, SD ..................$1,000Tony S. Holden..............Gillette, WY ..................$1,000Tucker J. Dale................Timber Lake, SD ..........$1,000Turner Harris ................Killdeer, ND..................$1,000

FLEX EARNINGS – South Dakota Championships – Rapid City, SDFrom Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping)

Saturday High Money Saddle winner -Glen Lammers

#12Witt J. Crowser (New Underwood, SD) / Todd Q. Holden(Gillette, WY), 32.68 on 4, $3,384 and $3,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings each


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#8 Gina Ertz (Box Elder, SD) / Casey M. Albright (Chadron, NE), 33.88 on 3,$2,738 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9Raymond D. Kerr (Lake Preston, SD) / Tate L. Thompson (Ethan, SD), 38.84on 4, $4,084 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each. Raymond was alsoSunday’s High Money Saddle Winner

#11Paul C. Parr (Mitchell, SD) / Levi G. Lord (Rapid City, SD), 33.73 on 4,$4,398 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10Glen Lammers (Rapid City, SD) / Tel J. Schaack (Edgemont, SD), 39.38 on 4,$4,854 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each


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oab, Utah is a beautiful setting and the location ofthe Spanish Trails Arena, home of the SpanishTrail Classic. The event took place May 4-6, 2012 and

was produced by Walt Eddy and Red Rock Productions. Ninedifferent states were represented at the event and ropersenjoyed the USTRC team roping action.

The event began with the #15 Division and header CraigRichens from Lapoint, Utah teamed up with Kyon Kreutzer fromLaVeta, Colorado to win firstplace in the Average. Theywere 36.77 seconds on fivesteers and won $1,596, trophyGist buckles, and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Secondplace went to Ross Gosneyfrom Bayfield, Colorado andKyle O’Brian Reed fromKayenta, Arizona. The thirdplace team was DustinBennett and Jesse Nash.

Bret Garrison from Fruita,Colorado teamed up withHank Bounds from Palisade,Colorado to win first place inthe Average of the #13Division. They were 42.23seconds on five steers and

won $3,042, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place went to the team of Matthew Pinedafrom Kamas, Utah and Dan Scarbrough from Plain City, Utah.Third place in the Average was the team of Sabrina Kreutzerfrom La Veta, Colorado and Travis Bounds from GrandJunction, Colorado.

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roping were Casey Penrod from West Weber, Utah and RomanCollins from San Tan Valley, Arizona. They were 32.77 secondson four steers to claim $2,806, trophy Gist buckles, and $6,000in USTRC Flex Earnings. Monte Dan from Rock Point, Arizonaand Deon Masters from Durango, Colorado won second placeand third went to Tait Gurneyand Ky O’Berg. Roy Lawsonfrom Vernal, Utah and DerekSutton from Roosevelt, Utahwon the Incentive Average.

Jeff Davis from La Plata,New Mexico and JoaquinHuntington from Hesperus,Colorado won the Average ofthe #12 Gold Plus Division.They were 34.38 seconds onfour steers and won $2,062,trophy Gist buckles and$6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Kip Ivie fromHuntington, Utah and BlaineJensen from Cleveland, Utahwere second place and thirdwas Melvin Charley andRoman Collins. The Incentivewinners were Randy Brooksand Blaine Jensen.

Colorado teamed up to winfirst place in the Average of the#11 Division. Denny Hansonfrom Grand Junction and BartGreenhalgh from Olathe werethe champions of the roping.They were 36.32 seconds onfour steers and received $3,724,trophy Gist buckles and $6,000in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place was D.A. Pollfrom Clinton, Utah and C.J.

Rudd from Riverton, Utah. Rudd also finished third place withheader Riley Davis from Genola, Utah. Delbert Big and BrentJaquez won the Incentive Average.

The #10 Division was all in the family. Scott and TrevorJeffers from Mapleton, Utah caught four steers in 30.55

Ernie R. Jaquez ................Actec, NM ................$7,000Jeff O. Davis ....................La Plata, NM ............$7,000Roman P. Collins ..............San Tan Valley, AZ ......$7,000Blaine E. Jensen ..............Cleveland, UT............$6,000Casey K. Penrod ..............West Weber, UT ........$4,000Kip Ivie ............................Huntington, UT..........$4,000Lee T. Smith......................Parachute, CO ..........$4,000Scott Jeffers......................Mapleton, UT ............$4,000Tee L. Satterfield ..............Parachute, CO ..........$4,000Trevor Jeffers ....................Mapleton, UT ............$4,000Bart B. Greenhalgh ..........Olathe, CO................$3,000Blake Harsha....................Palisade, CO ............$3,000Bob Crosthwaite ..............Wickenburg, AZ ........$3,000Bret J. Garrison ................Fruita, CO ................$3,000Cody A. Meyer ..................Cortez, CO ................$3,000Craig Richens ..................Lapoint, UT ..............$3,000Denny Hanson..................Grand Junction, CO....$3,000Hank Bounds ..................Palisade, CO ............$3,000Joaquin Huntington ..........Hesperus, CO ............$3,000Kevin D. Kracht ................Loma, CO ................$3,000Kyon L. Kreutzer ..............La Veta, CO ..............$3,000Louie C. Ivie ....................Huntington, UT..........$3,000Matt D. Allred ..................Wallsburg, UT............$3,000Melvin L. Charley..............Thoreau, NM ............$3,000Pat G. Averett ..................Delta, CO..................$3,000Randy C. Brooks ..............Mona, UT..................$3,000Rick McIntyre ..................Bayfield, CO..............$3,000Rigo Carmona ..................Bloomfield, NM ........$3,000Ross Smith ......................Ignacio, CO ..............$3,000Russ D. Maughan..............West Point, UT ..........$3,000Sheldon T. Randall ............Dolores, CO ..............$3,000Terry D. Amrine ................Cortez, CO ................$3,000Wylee Strong....................Syracuse, UT ............$3,000C.J. Rudd ........................Riverton, UT..............$2,000Dan Scarbrough ..............Plain City, UT ............$2,000Payson Whinnery ..............Powderhorn, CO ........$2,000Riley J. Davis ....................Genola, UT................$2,000

Ross A. Gosney ................Bayfield, CO..............$2,000Roudy L. Hampton............Cortez, CO ................$2,000Shaun B. Wilkinson ..........Garland, UT ..............$2,000Steve Whinnery ................Powderhorn, CO ........$2,000Wade Masters ..................Durango, CO ............$2,000Bob Caldwell....................Roosevelt, UT............$1,000Brent M. Jaquez................Aztec, NM ................$1,000Casey G. Mills ..................Wellington, UT ..........$1,000Cass D. Raine ..................Loma, CO ................$1,000Charlotte L. Davis ............La Plata, NM ............$1,000Chris S. Wehling................Grand Junction, CO....$1,000Clancey R. Kreutzer ..........La Veta, CO ..............$1,000Cole J. Cooper ..................Grand Junction, CO....$1,000Corey Whinnery ................Powderhorn, CO ........$1,000D.A. Poll ..........................Clinton, UT................$1,000Deon W. Masters ..............Durango, CO ............$1,000Don L. Kincheloe ..............Lander, WY................$1,000Dustin B. Bennett ............Roosevelt, UT............$1,000Frankie C. Hough..............Eagle, CO ................$1,000Heavy Sursa ....................Bluebell, UT ..............$1,000Jeff Satterfield ..................Parachute, CO ..........$1,000Jesse R. Nash ..................Vernal, UT ................$1,000John McCollum ................Montrose, CO............$1,000Kevin Degn ......................Malad City, ID ..........$1,000Ky O’Berg ........................Ephraim, UT..............$1,000Kyle O’Brian Reed ............Kayenta, AZ ..............$1,000Matthew A. Pineda ..........Kamas, UT ................$1,000Monte C. Dan ..................Rock Point, AZ ..........$1,000Nate Taylor ......................Santaquin, UT ..........$1,000Randy L. Wanner ..............Preston, ID ..............$1,000Roger Wilde......................Loma, CO ................$1,000Sabrina L. Kreutzer ..........La Veta, CO ..............$1,000Tait Gurney ......................Lost Creek, UT ..........$1,000Travis L. Bounds ..............Grand Junction, CO....$1,000Willie G. Reid ..................Payson, UT................$1,000Zane J. Yates ....................Cortez, CO ................$1,000

FLEX EARNINGS – Spanish Trail Classic – Moab, UTFrom Open thru #8 PickDraw (including Gold Plus Roping)

Friday High Money trophy SaddleWinner, Hank Bounds

Saturday High Money trophy Saddle Winner was a tiebetween father and son, Trevor and Scott Jeffers (Trevor’sdad Scott let his son have the saddle)

Sunday High Money trophy Saddle Winner, Lee Smith and Tee Satterfield


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seconds and won $4,394, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was Kip Ivie and CaseyMills, while third went to the team of Shaun Wilkinson andRandy Wanner. Wilkinson and Wanner also won first in theIncentive Average.The Parachute, Colorado team of Lee Smith and Tee

Satterfield, Sr. won the Average in the #9 Division. The pairingposted a time of 32.79 seconds on four steers and took home$5,442, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. The duo also won the Incentive Average and theoverall fast time, to add an additional $1,416 in cash, trophy

Gist buckles and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second placewas Wylee Strong from Syracuse, Utah and Russ Maughanfrom West Point, Utah. Pat G. Averett and Payson Whinnerywere the third place finishers. The last roping of the Spanish Trail Classic was the #8

Pick/Draw. Cody Meyer from Cortez, Colorado and Louie Iviefrom Huntington, Utah finished first place in the Average. Theywon $1,896, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place was Bob Crosthwaite fromWickenburg, Arizona and Matt Allred from Wallsburg, Utah.The third place team was Blake Harsha and Terry Amrine.

#12Casey K. Penrod (West Weber, UT) / Roman P. Collins (San Tan Valley, AZ),32.77 on 4, $2,806 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11Denny Hanson (Grand Junction, CO) / Bart B. Greenhalgh (Olathe, CO), 36.32 on 4, $3,724 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each



#10Scott Jeffers (Mapleton, UT) / Trevor Jeffers (Mapleton, UT), 30.55 on 4, $4,394 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Cody A. Meyer (Cortez, CO) / Louie C. Ivie(Huntington, UT), 24.30 on 3, $1,896

#9Lee T. Smith DVM (Parachute, CO) / Tee L. Satterfield, Sr.(Parachute, CO), 32.79 on 4, $5,442 and $3,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings each


he Mississippi Championships is produced by Steve andSherry Judd. This is a classic USTRC event, taking place this

year May 4-6 at the Jackson Expo Center in Jackson Mississippi.The first roping of the weekend was the Open Division. The

team of B.J. Thompson from Reeves, Louisiana and LanceMcFarland from Bell City, Louisiana caught four steers in 35.78seconds and finished first place in the Incentive Average. Thetime also qualified them to the short round in the high backposition. They caught their final steer in 8.61 seconds andfinished the roping in first place with a time of 44.39 secondson five steers. They won $1,710, ten points for the Priefert USOpen Tour and $2,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place inthe Average was Thompson and Hugh Bragg from Magnolia,Arkansas. Third place was Rusty Shaw and Dane Brister.

The #15 was next on the agenda. The team of Steve Kinchenfrom Tick Paw, Louisiana and Dusty Purvis from Independence,Louisiana were high team back and ultimately finished firstplace in the roping. They were 36.68 seconds on five steers andwon $2,010, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place was Hunter Smith and Hugh Bragg andthird place was Rodney Smith and Dane Brister.

Tyler Hogan from Pelican, Louisiana and Corey Sparks fromCoushatta, Louisiana were third call back to the short round ofthe #13 Division. They caught their final steer in 12.01 seconds

and went to the lead of the roping with a total time on foursteers of 45.63 seconds. When the dust settled they hadremained in the lead to win the roping. The win paid them$2,260, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place went to Johnny Pyles from CrystalSprings, Mississippi and Jake McCallister from Bryan, Texas.Third place was the team of Brad Robertson and Tyler Hogan.

Corey Sparks continued his winning ways in the #12Division. He and partner Rig Saxon from West Monroe werehigh team back and finished the roping in first place with atime of 30.52 seconds on four steers. They pocketed $2,060,trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.Second place went to Ivan Holliday from Poplarville,Mississippi and Desmond Ladner from Perkinston,Mississippi. Third place went to Ric LeBLanc and Squirt Cook.Cody Mills and J.D. Robinson won the Incentive Average.

Claude Lowery from Wesson, Mississippi drew into the #12Gold Plus Division and partnered up with Dusty Stroud fromFairdealing, Missouri. They won the Incentive Average and thenwent on to win the main Average with a time of 36.78 secondson four steers. Second place went Jeff Peterman and RickieLeBlanc and third place was Nathan Smith and Jerry Broussard.

Lynn Nelson from Huntingdon, Tennessee teamed up withDusty Stroud in the #11. Stroud was having an awesome day

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and the pairing fit perfectly. The team qualified to the shortround sixth back and made a run of 7.95 seconds on their finalsteer to finish the roping with a time of 35.97 seconds. Thattime gave them the win and they earned $3,000, trophy Gistbuckles, and $6,000 in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second placewent to Nathan Smith andJerry Broussard and thrid wasLane Coleman and GradyGreen. The winners of theIncentive were Trampus Purvisand Jeff Smith.Wally Givens from Javess,

Mississippi and Wright Duncanfrom Tylertown, Mississippiwere high team back andfinished the roping with a timeof 34.87 seconds on four steers.That gave them first place inthe Average and secured them$4,000, trophy Gist buckles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.They also won the IncentiveAverage. Second place went toMike Culbreth and EmanuelOdom and third place was C.L.Foster and Tommy Peterman.The #9 Division was all

about the team of C.L. Fosterand James Clark both fromGreensburg, Louisiana. Theteam qualified to the shortround in the fourth call backposition and caught their finalsteer in 14.91 seconds and

finished the roping with a time of 48.12 seconds on four steers.That time held on to finish them in first place of the Average. The win paid them $5,230, trophy Gist buckles and$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place was the team

#15 Steve Kinchen (Tick Paw, LA) / Dusty W. Purvis (Independence, LA), 36.68 on 5, $2,010 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

Nathan C. Smith ..............Purvis, MS ..............$11,000Jerry D. Broussard ............Gonzales, LA ............$8,000Claude E. Lowery ............Wesson, MS ..............$6,000Corey L. Sparks ................Coushatta, LA ..........$6,000Brad K. Favre ..................Perkinston, MS..........$4,000C.L. Foster........................Greensburg, LA ........$4,000Dusty W. Purvis ................Independence, LA......$4,000Rick Kinnard ....................Benton, MS ..............$4,000Tyler W. Hogan..................Pelican, LA................$4,000Wally L. Givens ................Jayess, MS ................$4,000Wright F. Duncan ..............Tylertown, MS ..........$4,000Bubba W. Dooley ..............Brookhaven, MS........$3,000Charles R. Smith ..............Brandon, MS ............$3,000Daniel David Smith ..........Brandon, MS ............$3,000Dusty A. Stroud ................Fairdealing, MO ........$3,000J. Mark Coats....................Soso, MS ..................$3,000James A. Clark..................Greensburg, LA ........$3,000Jeff T. Peterman ................Gulfport, MS ............$3,000Jim D. Chappelear ............Canton, MS ..............$3,000Kash Miller ......................Mize, MS ..................$3,000Keith Inkenbrandt ............Hammond, LA ..........$3,000Lance J. McFarland............Bell City, LA..............$3,000Lynn Nelson ....................Huntingdon, TN ........$3,000Mark Freeman ..................Shuqualak, MS..........$3,000Reynolds Duet ..................Cut Off, LA ..............$3,000Rickie LeBlanc..................Walker, LA ................$3,000Rig Saxon ........................West Monroe, LA ......$3,000Scott R. Guillory ..............St. Amant, LA ..........$3,000Slade Deason ..................Jena, LA ..................$3,000Steve Kinchen ..................Tick Paw, LA ............$3,000Terry P. Knight ..................Macon, MS ..............$3,000Van Inkenbrandt ..............Hammond, LA ..........$3,000B.J. Thompson ..................Reeves, LA................$2,000Bubba W. Barlow ..............Cleveland, MS ..........$2,000

Lane Coleman ..................Downsville, LA ..........$2,000Michaela R. Williamson ....Mendenhall, MS ........$2,000Ric G. LeBlanc..................Walker, LA ................$2,000Squirt L. Cook ..................Shubuta, MS ............$2,000Wesley Barlow..................Cleveland, MS ..........$2,000Brad W. Robertson ............Florien, LA................$1,000Cody L. Paul ....................Trout, LA ..................$1,000Cody W. Mills ....................Sturgis, MS ..............$1,000Dane K. Brister ................Brookhaven, MS........$1,000Darren Johnson ................Canton, MS ..............$1,000Desmond W. Ladner ..........Perkinston, MS..........$1,000Emanuel E. Odom ............Waynesboro, MS........$1,000Grady D. Green ................El Dorado, AR ..........$1,000Hugh W. Bragg ................Magnolia, AR ............$1,000Hunter W. Smith ..............Bivins, TX..................$1,000Ivan S. Holliday ................Poplarville, MS..........$1,000J.D. Robinson....................West Point, MS..........$1,000Jake McCallister ................Bryan, TX ..................$1,000Jeff A. Smith ....................Mount Olive, MS ......$1,000Joey Coleman ..................Downsville, LA ..........$1,000Joey M. Romo ..................Springfield, TN ..........$1,000Johnny Pyles ....................Crystal Springs, MS ..$1,000Joseph M. McCollum ........Ellisville, MS ............$1,000Kendall R. Stennett ..........Waynesboro, MS........$1,000Kevin Bentley ..................Rose Hill, MS ............$1,000Matt Griswell....................Ramer, TN ................$1,000Mike C. Rutledge ..............Zachary, LA ..............$1,000Mike Culbreth ..................Quitman, MS ............$1,000Randy Adcox ....................Mount Olive, MS ......$1,000Riley M. Grisham ..............Kiln, MS ..................$1,000Rodney G. Smith ..............Hazlehurst, MS..........$1,000Tommy Peterman..............Gulfport, MS ............$1,000Trampus W. Purvis ............Albany, LA ................$1,000

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of Van and Keith Inkenbrandt from Hammond, Louisianawith a time of 48.79 seconds on four steers. The thirdplace team was Bubba and Wesley Barlow both fromCleveland, Mississippi. Rick Kinnard from Benton,Mississippi and Brad Favre from Perkinston, Mississippiwon the Incentive Average.

The final roping of the Mississippi Championships wasthe #8 Pick/Draw. Kash Miller from Mize, Mississippi andMark Freeman from Shuqualak, Mississippi were the highteam back and had to catch their final steer in just under 21seconds. They posted a time of 14.30 seconds on their laststeer and finished first place in the Average. The team took

home $3,590, trophy Gist buckles and $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. Second place was the team of J. Mark Coats from Soso,Mississippi and Reynold Duet from Cut Off, Louisiana. The thirdplace team was Bubba Dooley and Terry Knight.

#13 Tyler W. Hogan (Pelican, LA) / Corey L. Sparks (Coushatta, LA), 45.63 on 5, $2,260 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Rig Saxon (West Monroe, LA) / Corey L. Sparks (Coushatta, LA),30.52 on 4, $2,060 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#11Lynn Nelson (Huntingdon, TN) / Dusty A. Stroud (Fairdealing, MO),35.97 on 4, $3,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each



#8 Kash Miller (Mize, MS) / Mark Freeman (Shuqualak, MS), 28.02 on 3, $3,590 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9C.L. Foster (Greensburg, LA) / James A. Clark, Sr. (Greensburg, LA), 48.12 on 4, $5,230 and$3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#10Wally L. Givens, Jr. (Jayess, MS) / Wright F. Duncan (Tylertown, MS), 34.87 on 4, $4,000 and $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each


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Roper MathRudy the Roper is buying hay. His trailer can carry7,500 lbs. and each bale weighs 60 lbs. How manybales can Rudy carry?

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USTRC Jr. Looper Event Locator- June 2012

Fill in the blank squares with thesenumbers: 4, 3, 3, 7, 3

The numbers in each row add up tototals to the right.The numbers in each column add up tothe totals along the bottom.The diagonal lines also add up.

Hint: prizes

Match the number on the map with the location of:

___ Red Rock Classic___ Oklahoma Championships___ West of the Ozarks Classic___ Western Colorado Championships___ West Texas Championships___ Florida Panhandle Championships___ Iowa Championships___ North Alabama Championships___ Red Desert Classic___ Lasso Del Norte___ Indiana Classic___ North Arkansas Classic

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Oklahoma Winter Championships10 to 121. Parker Pruett2. Tanya Benallie

7 to 91. Caleb Miller2. Jody Harrell

6 and Under1. Trigger Hargrove2. Bode Gatlin

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Bluegrass Championships10 to 121. Morgan Tays2. Jon-Luke Wilson

7 to 91. Bryson Tays2. Dakota Hartfield

6 and Under1. Lucas Peterson2. Fallon Feaser

Arkansas Championships10 to 121. Cole Roberson2. Morgan Sparks

7 to 91. Reed Richison2. Sage Fair

6 and Under1. Brent Young2. Rowdie Armstrong

Front Range Championships10 to 121. Andres Larranaga

7 to 91. Cort McBride2. Shyanna Reeves

6 and Under1. Quincy Eacret2. Trave Sharon

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

Texas Championships10 to 121. Rymond Haby2. Arliss Iles

7 to 91. Chase Sandstrom2. Cash Duty

6 and Under1. Misa Hernandez2. Cole Duty

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South Alabama Championships10 to 121. T.J. Allen2. Wade Spencer

7 to 91. Wyatt Allen2. Colton Allen

6 and Under1. Wyatt Spoon

South Dokota Championships10 to 121. Rio Nutter

7 to 91. Jaden Crower

6 and Under1. Rance Bowden

Panhandle Classic10 to 121. Corey Charley2. Culter Thomison

7 to 91. Brian Carpio2. Court McBride

6 and Under1. Jayden Morris2. Tucker Slyter

Mississippi Championships10-121. Ty Pilgrim2. Janie LeBlanc

7 to 91. Jacob Coleman2. Hallie Sibley

6 and Under1. Ty White2. Lacie Clark

Spanish Trail Classic10 to 121. Taylor Wilstead2. Louie

7 to 91. Lane Bitsilly2. Rylan Burson

6 and Under1. Ryan Burson2. Lyric Phillips

Missouri Classic10 to 121. Camden Hoelting2. Logan Brown

7 to 91. Adam Rinehart2. Trenton Collett

6 and Under1. Jackson Hudnut2. Tracer Mowen

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between the high and low tier ropings.While there is fair difference in 4-steerropings, the differences in the 5-steerropings are much greater. That is primarily

because there are typically far lessteams in the 5-steers than 4-steersand this makes for wider swings.The largest Open roping of the year

was 83 teams and one third of Open ropings had lessthan 18 teams. The #15 and #13 while usually largerthan that, were still much smaller when comparedwith the 4-steer divisions. So smaller sample sizesmake for wider fluctuations. But back to the 4-steerropings. While the difference between the first andsecond tier ropings are fairly small, the charts reallyshow you how much winning times drop offbetween the high and low tier ropings. Winning (1stplace) teams in the Top Tier of the #10 division, forexample, needed right at 35 seconds to win, teams inthe bottom tier of the #10 only needed 39 to win.That is quite a disparity. The same holds true in all ofthe other divisions as well as with second placeteams. Four second differences, or one second perround, were typical between the high and low tiers.So the upshot of that is while the money is not asgood in the low tier ropings, the times you need towin are considerably lower. Therefore, you may notwant to bypass a smaller roping just because it maynot pay as well. Obviously, your chances of winningbecome all that much greater.

I hope these tables and charts can help you set some goals for the practice pen. Knowing whereyou need to be time wise in order to win can helpbuild your confidence when it comes time to layyour money on the line. Hope to see you in thewinner’s circle!



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The calving lot is near the house.He makes regular checks out thewindow using a spotting scope andbinoculars. When his services areneeded he stealthily approaches therecumbent heifer from behind carryingtwo calving chains. He wraps onearound each wrist and puts a handle ineach pocket. He only moves closerwhen she is pushing and her head isdown. He is careful not to let the

chains make noise as he double wraps each foot above and below thefetlock. Then pulling only when shepushes, he facilitates the delivery. Theyare a team, he thinks, he and the heifer.A bond is formed between theshepherd and his flock. He imaginesher gratitude!

His wife has always encouragedhim. She watches through the scope.“You are really good at that, Honey,”she says. “Yes,” he thinks to himself, “I am.”

Picture that same scene beingenacted, except after dark. Girding hisloins he dresses warmly and engagesthe use of his calving jeep. He drives inthe calving lot and carefully parks sothe jeep lights do not reflect hisshadow as he begins his stealth-stalk.

Using his proven method, he hangs the two chains on his wrists,puts a handle in each pocket andnoiselessly sneaks up on the heifer.This particular night he manages todouble-wrap a chain on one of theprotruding front feet, when the heiferlifts her head and looks back at hermolester. Her eyes shine like WylieCoyote’s just before he gets hit by a train!

There was a moment when timestood still. Willie could clearly see thewrapped calf’s foot, his wrist and thechain slack laying loosely on theground. The next moment he wasjerked from his feet and drug 150 yardslike a bass lure going through awelder’s boneyard!

Ten minutes later analyzing thedamage, he found one boot missing,his belt broken, his jeans down aroundhis ankles, glasses gone, Scotch capgone, calving handles gone, his whitelegs sandpapered, scratched andscraped, but thankfully, he still had theability to move his wrist.

He limped into the house aching forsome comfort. Some assurance thathis cause was noble, that his sacrificeworth it, maybe even some praise. Hisdarlin’ wife looked at him and trying tooffer some solace said, “You’re lucky tobe alive.”

Willie conjured on that, then askedas only a survivor of Titanic or Katrinacould relate, “If I was dead, would youcome and look for me?”

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hy my ag teacher thought itwould be a good idea to assign

a man-killing steer to a skinnyfreshman still puzzles me. After he saw hismistake he went to teach in Thailand anddidn’t come back until he was sure thatsteer was deader than disco.

I called the maniacal steer Abe, withapologies to our great President, and his“coming out” party was a pre-fair showday where he arrived with his head andone leg poking through the roof of myGrandpa’s horse trailer. So it was onlynatural that he’d be a little excited as fourgrown men extricated him from the trailer.It didn’t surprise anyone who knew Abeintimately that we spent the rest of the daychasing the steer through the south side ofour community. After that, word spreadthroughout the county for people to lockup their kids and pets as a black devil wascoming to the fair.

I spent the first few days of the fairstaying as far away from Abe as possible.During that time my buddies and I passedthe time playing Blind Man’s Bluff with acane that a friend used to show his hog. I’dput on a pair of sunglasses and walk downthe midway pretending to be blind,swinging that cane and clobbering everyother fairgoer in the shins. Then we’d standin front of a booth or food stand and myfriends would describe to me what I’d beseeing if I could only see. Which of course Icould. I know it would be politicallyincorrect nowadays and I promise I’llnever to do it again.

When showmanship day came, forsome reason Abe mellowed out for the firstand only time in his life. I know whatyou’re thinking, I swear I didn’t give himany drugs. Unbelievable as it sounds, Abeand I won beef showmanship, which madeus eligible to compete in a round robin

where the winners of hog, dairy, sheep andbeef showmanship all had to show eachother’s animal. Fortunately for me, Abereverted back to his own mean self by thetime the round robin began. In preparationfor the contest it was suggested that theambulance relocate from the rodeo arena tothe showmanship ring where it might beneeded for a load and go, or a scoop and a scoot.

The winner of the dairy showmanshipwas one of my best friends and he knew allabout my steer being a psychotic killer. Hewas shaking like a frozen calf and startedstuttering for the first time in his life as Ihanded him the lead strap. “D-d-d-do-I-h-h-have-t-t-to?” he asked. He tried leadingAbe walking backwards like he did hisHolstein replacement heifer and all youcould hear as Abe stepped on his toesacross the ring was, “Ow,ow,ow,ow.” Hewalks with a limp to this day as a result.

Next, I handed off my steer to the sheepshowman with the admonition not to usethe show stick. Figuring I was just trying towin, he tried to get Abe’s back up byhooking him under the sheath. Big mistake!Abe exploded like a rocket across the arena,dragging the showman with him. It didn’tseem to slow Abe down one bit as he keptyelling, “Whoa, whoa, whoa!” When hefinally did rise from the turf (with help fromthe medics) he was covered in blood andgrass stains and his eyes bulged out of hishead like those of a roadkill flattened frog.He had emotional scars the rest of his life.

After witnessing this carnage, the motherof the hog showmanship came running andscreaming into the ring as I was about tohand her diminutive child the devil steer.Her delicate son wouldn’t have weighed 100pounds if he was holding a big bag of taters,so after a brief ringside conference it wasdecided that the small fry would just answerquestions for the judge while Abe stayedtriple-tied to the fence.

Thanks to my deranged steer I thought Ihad the round robin won but much to mysurprise the judges said the winner was thewimpy hog showman who never even tooka turn at Abe’s halter! Initially I couldn’tunderstand the judge’s decision, but I couldsee more clearly when, on my way out ofthe ring the hog showmanship judge said tome with a smirk, “I’m glad to see youregained your eyesight in time for the round robin.”

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but they still have not convincedroping steers to keep their heads outof places they cannot get out of.

When my cell phone rang and Inoticed it was Boss calling from thearena I just had a feeling. Why wouldyou call from the arena when youcould walk to the house in the samelength of time?

“Gracie,” he says in that southernteam roping drawl, “I penned thesteers and I’m one short. I think I seehim down by the road near thehouse. Before you come to the arenacan you check and see if he is hungup or something.”

Every team roping wife shouldmake the word “NO” a primary andmandatory part of their vocabulary. Itshould be spoken with force with nodoubt as to its meaning. Yeah, well, you see how that is working out don’t you?

When I walked up to the ropingsteer he threw a fit. He was definitelyhung up. Stupid steer! When my cellphone rang again I wanted to throw itacross the road. Yep, it was Bosswanting to know if the steer was hungup and would I hurry up. Theywanted to get started in the practicepen as soon as possible. Imagine that!

Now, picture this if you will; smallnet wire squares, Corriente ropingsteer with horn spread of a minimumof twelve to eighteen inches or more.Team roping wife, in a bad moodtrying to figure out how to get thissteer turned loose. Team roping wifecussing team roping husband for notriding his horse down here, a measlymaybe half mile from arena, to help. I

oping steers are kind of like team ropers. They are,

indeed, a breed unique and all theirown. It is pretty safe to say that if teamropers can get in a mess then ropingsteers are not too far behind ropers orgoats for getting in trouble as well.Maybe it is the bovine mentality. I’d saythat was the same with the ropers butthat isn’t exactly fair. Besides, this storyis about the Corriente roping cattle wehave and sometimes they just havemud for brains.

We take care of our cattle. They arenever hungry, never thirsty and nevermistreated. Which, by the way, adds tothe redundancy of how things happen.You have heard the saying, “The grassis always greener on the other side ofthe fence.” Well, from the perspectiveof the Corriente rRoping steer it is true.They would rather be anywhere thanwhere they are.

I must ask the question! Why wouldanyone or anything in their right mindstick their head through a net wirefence to graze on bushes, grass andshrubs on the other side when theyhave a smorgasbord of delightfulsnackings in their own pen, pastureand/or run?

Why is it that a head going througha small tiny square in the net wirealways goes in really easy but it takes awelding rig with a cutting torch to get it out?

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have no gloves, no wire pliers, nocutting torch and no help. And you wonder why I mumble cuss words under my breath when itinvolves ropers!Of course the steer is gentle. We put

horn wraps on him. However, he istrapped and knows it so he won’t bestill and his head and horns quicklybecome dangerous weapons as hethrashes about. Realizing there isabsolutely no way to release his head Ijust sit down on the ground a safedistance away and look at my watch. Ijust wonder how long it will takebefore the ropers decided to comecheck on me or help me out! Time is starting.When my cell phone rang again I

figured it was Boss. Yep, right on track.I sent it directly to voice mail. Thatought to get a response. Clock ticking!Finally at the fifteen-minute mark I seeBoss and two of his buddies leave thearena. They are headed my way.Mmmm, imagine that!“What are you doing sitting in the

dirt, Gracie?” Boss asks when he ridesup. “You can’t get that steer out of thefence if you don’t try!” I’m sure if it had gone to court the

judge would have sentenced me totwenty years. One stupid team roperand one stupid roping steer! I’m telling you it is grounds and motivefor murder!

Keep Roping!Gracie

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ometimes things happen for a reason, but most of the time things

just happen. It is human nature to want toknow “why” a particular thing happened,but for the most part the real question thatneeds to be addressed is, “What am I goingto do now?” It is really only after I fix theproblem that I need to try to figure outwhat caused it. I know this may sound veryphilosophical to some of you, but it reallyhas nothing to do with philosophy andrather more with reality. Over and overagain people come to persons such asmyself and lay their problems at our feetexpecting answers. They expect thepractitioner to focus on their problem andmake the proper recommendations toalleviate their problem in as timely andeasy a manner as possible. This is where itgets kind of complicated and it is the focuson this month’s installment.

We live in a world that could best bedescribed as “information driven,” andthat information is being driven at the

speed of light. If you are so motivated youcan find information on almost anysubject known to man and in a very shorttime have enough information to feel likesomewhat of an expert on the subject. Justfor grins and giggles, I searched for“monkeys with diaper rash” and I must saythat I was left dumbfounded by themagnitude of results. It was not just thenumber of results but the amount ofactually pertinent information that wasavailable. Now you must know that thesight of “Anti-Monkey Butt Cream” that isbeing sold at the local tractor supplycaused my search. But, nonetheless, somethings happen for a reason and mostthings just happen.

So, as I have said literally hundreds oftimes over the years… What do monkeybutts have to do with sports medicine?Nothing really, but the fact that I couldactually become somewhat of an expert onmonkey butts in just a short matter of timedoes. Apparently there are people who

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S have dedicated their lives to the study ofmonkey butts and all of the other stuff thatis involved in monkey butts. Now, all of thesudden I think I know as much as do they.No wonder those folks at The Monkey ButtSociety shunned me when I attended theirannual meeting last month. Those folksknow their monkey butts and I really don’teven know enough to talk intelligentlyabout monkeys in general, but there I wastrying to act as though I did. The real fact ofthe matter is that the old boy that lives upthe road from me had also been to theTractor Supply and seen the display. Roywas actually giving a talk on the epidemic ofdiaper rash in the Scooter Monkeyindigenous to Southern Peru. Sad thing is…He’s never even been out of Tom Green County.

So here’s where we are and I do believethat it is very important. It is okay to beinformed on a matter when you are seekingprofessional advice. It is actually yourresponsibility if you are going to be involvedin making decisions about your care. Onemust always remember though… “A little bitof knowledge can be a dangerous thing.” Itis actually not the knowledge as much as itis a false feeling of knowing too much. Ithappens over and over again just within theconfines of my office. Somebody becomesan expert on the matter and all of thesudden it becomes impossible to treat theperson or their family member. Thetechnical name is “The Daughter fromSeattle.” She hasn’t had anything to do withthe family in years, and I do mean years. Sheowns a coffee shop up there and they haveextemporaneous poetry readings onThursday and Saturday nights. She is muchtoo important and busy to be bothered withcoming home to see the family. Anyway,when Dad got thrown from his new headinghorse and got all busted up she caught aSouthwest Fun Fare and it hasn’t been funfor any of us since she got here.

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they are pretty confident with everythingthey know (and that’s a heck of a lot morethan the little coffee waitress over there).See she actually believes that she knowswhat she’s talking about medically becauseno one ever questions her ability to make acaramel, coconut, sprite, mint latte with afancy little whipped cream smiley face onthe top. I can guarantee you this though, ifI were to hop a plane to Seattle and havethe gall to question her abilities she wouldnot take it well. She would probablyexercise her extemporaneous speakingtalents and send me on my way (at leastthat’s what I hope would happen).

So let me close by saying this. It is notat all really about just the knowledge. Forpeople who have spent their lives learningabout something there is more to themthan what others can read about. There isthe process that led to their knowledge,there are the practical experiences thatwent into their training and yes, there wereeven the problems that they encounteredalong the way that they were able to learnfrom so that they could be where they aretoday. I get asked all the time about thisnew Obama Care thing. I say this… Itdoesn’t matter which side of the isle you siton, one thing is for certain. It’s gonna getharder for folks in the health careprofession to take care of those of us whoneed taking care of… and by the way theyare going to get to do it for less money aswell. Who in their right mind would wantto do that? I hope that there are still someof our best and brightest that will. I also getasked this, “So what are you gonna do?”I’m going to be the easiest patient theyhave ever had in their practice. I wantthem to be looking forward to seeing meand my family. I am going to do everythingin my power to ensure that they know thatI want to be a part of my care, but I alsowant them to know that I don’t want to bein charge of my care.

Enough said. For those of you in theNorthwest part of this great country we livein you may want to stop by “Little Sarah’sLatte House” next Thursday night. Old Royup the road went by to see her Paw theother night and the two of them got totalking. He’s getting him a Fun Fare andheading that direction to do a littleextemporaneous lecture entitled “ I’mNutts About Monkey Butts”!!!

Until next month. Good luck… Good health…

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WALT WOODARD

Helloseat and forgot all about them.About a month later, I had to drive

from El Paso, Texas to San Antonio, andthat’s a nightmare drive. I couldn’t getany reception on my AM radio in my oldtruck so, because I didn’t have anychoice, I pulled the tapes out and putthe first one in. As I listened, it was as ifthe author was talking about me and forthe next ten hours, I listened to everytape. I can tell you now that theychanged my thinking. If you haven’t everheard them you should, because it willremind you of some things that willmake a difference. I’ve told that story many times. Late

last year on a long drive, I got the newCDs out that contain the same oldmessage, and popped one in. I couldn’tbelieve that I had gotten so far offcourse. One of the messages talked abouthow easy it is to just get by in our society.We live in an extremely prosperouscountry, and you can basically get by, ifyou try, with 80 percent of your ability.Earl Nightingale said that successfulpeople recognize that, and they make thecommitment to do more than mostothers are willing to do. I thought about my own life, and in

many areas that’s exactly what I wasdoing. Joe Beaver, the Hall of FameCowboy, said that we don’t get too old towin, we get too lazy. I keep that quote inmy phone because it reminds me that ittakes very little to just get by andsurvive, but if we really want to prosperwe have to go that extra mile. We have tobe willing to do what others won’t andnever take the easy road. A lot of peopledo less than they have to and you haveto be willing to do more. I don’t want this to sound like an

advertisement for my roping schools,because it’s not. I personally don’t like itwhen people use this forum to promotetheir personal agenda, but I need to tellyou how easy it is to slip off course. Inyears past I would go to a roping schoolI was putting on, get there at 8:45 and at

I 5:05 I was gone. I would take my ropingDVDs with me and sell them at the clinicand believe in my heart that everyperson should buy one because there isno way that you could remember all theinformation that is offered at a clinic. Italked about the importance of roping asled, and I would do it a little bit. But Istated that it was too hard to rope a sledwhen you have a large group of people,so after a couple of throws from eachstudent we would be done with that.All of those things are an example of

doing just enough to get by, and Ihonestly believed that I was doing agreat job. Wrong! New plan. Get thereearly. Not five minutes, but at least anhour. Not the first day because ofregistration, but day two and three,absolutely. Second, and the mostimportant thing, is stay late. It’s a must.You have to be able to give the peoplewho are struggling and the beginners theextra help they need to catch up with theothers. Roping a sled is important forhorses and ropers of all levels. So at 5p.m. on the second day, for anyone whois willing to stay after the school is over,we break into groups of four and spend20 minutes with each group so they canbenefit from the individual help.Oh, and I was right about the DVDs.

Each person should get a DVD, but theyhave already made a huge sacrifice withtime and money and energy, so eachstudent should be given a DVD. I wasn’tdoing any of that, but I am now and Iam not going to lose sight of doing morethan is expected. We all know what we expect out of

ourselves. It is a wonderful feeling toknow at the end of the day that you didall you could do and more than youneeded to. If a person does that everyday, it will bring a great sense of prideand satisfaction, and more success thanyou can possibly imagine.

Until Next MonthThanks for your time,

Walt Woodard

think I was in my early twenties when I met a man at a roping in

Southern California who had a youngson who loved to rope. He told me hisson thought I was the best roper going— obviously the kid was extremelyintelligent. He continued that it wouldbe really special for his son if I wouldcome by when I was in the area andrope with them. We all like to feelspecial, so not long after that meeting Iwent by their place, roped, and spentthe night. It was a perfect spot, abeautiful home, and not a pebble out ofplace. The man was self-made, startedwith nothing and ended up on top of themountain. He was a real life successstory. He told me that anytime I was inSouthern California, I should stop by,rest my horses, and get a good meal. Forthe next several years I did just that, andthe relationship turned out to be life-changing for me.I was young and dumb, but thought I

had it all going on. One day my newfriend told me he had a gift for me andthat before I left the next morning, hewould give it to me. The anticipationthat night grew, with my mind trying toimagine what it might be. Maybe itwould be several of those pressed cottonshirts that he wore. It might even be anew pair of boots like he wears, Ithought. Finally the morning came, andI started to load up for my departure. Hewalked up to my old black truck with abinder in his hand and gave it to me. Hesaid, “This contains some audio tapes byEarl Nightingale entitled, ‘Lead theField’. Each tape,” he said, “contains adifferent message and they are morevaluable than gold.” He told me that if Iwould listen and apply the messages,they would bring me all the things that Idesired in life. I thanked him andpretended to be happy, but was sodisappointed that it wasn’t something Icould really use. I wanted new boots andI got audio tapes. Was he kidding me? Iwas so bummed. I put them under my

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20 40 Plus Team RopingACE Arena (Andrews CountyExpo); Andrews, TX

20 40 Plus Team RopingJ.B. Wells Covered Arena;Gonzales , TX

25 Windy Ryon Memorial RopingWindy Ryon Arena; Saginaw, TX

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26 40 Plus Team RopingChampionships; Four F Arena;Palo Pinto, TX

26 40 Plus Team RopingSpicer Grip Memorial Arena;Hereford, TX

26 - 27 Bloomer Junior Team RopingChampionships Wildfire Arena; Salado, TX

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18 - 20 Cowboy Capital ClassicLoneStar Arena; Stephenville, TX

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2 NTRL Affiliate Waycross GA T Bar T Arena; Waycross, GA

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8 - 10 Western ColoradoChampionships; Mesa CountyFairgrounds; Grand Junction, CO

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9 ZD Cattle Co Saddle RopingOakley City Fairgrounds;Oakley, UT

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9 - 10 Smoky Mountain Showdown 5Walters State Great SmokyMountains Expo Center;Morristown, TN

9 - 10 M&R Team Roping ProductionsCubero, NM

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15 - 17 North Arkansas ClassicCarroll County Fairgrounds;Berryville, AR

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16 40 Plus Team RopingSpicer Grip Memorial Arena;Hereford, TX

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16 Fathers Day Trailer RopingBernalillo County Sheriff’s PosseArena; Albuquerque, NM

16 - 17 North Alabama ChampionshipsNortheast Alabama Agri-Business Center; Rainsville, AL

16 - 17 ITRA Payback RopingMallet Event Center & Arena;Levelland, TX

17 40 Plus Team Roping Lavacca Expo Center; WilliamAlton Allen Complex;Hallettsville, TX

18 BFI InvitationalReno Livestock Events Center;Reno, NV

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21 - 23 Mathews Land and CattleNo Bull Night Ropings;Las Vegas, NM

21 - 24 Lasso Del NorteSanta Fe Trail Events Center;Las Vegas, NM

22 - 24 West Coast Regional FinalsCalifornia Mid-StateFairgrounds; Paso Robles, CA

23 NTRL / USTRC Affiliate Green County Ag Center;Greensboro, GA

23 40 Plus Team RopingChampionshipsFour F Arena; Palo Pinto , TX

23 - 24 Steele RopingsJohnson County Fairgrounds;Buffalo, WY

23 - 24 Red Desert ClassicSweetwater Event Complex;Rock Springs, WY

23 - 24 West Texas Truck ExtravaganzaACE Arena; Andrews, TX


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he NTRL season is in full swing. May was a busy month with 9NTRL ropings held in 6 different states. June has a lot going on

too. Franklin Thomas at the T BAR T ARENA in Waycross, GA andWill and Kathie Osburn of the OSBURN ARENA in Campbell, NYwill start the month off with their ropings on June 2. Both Franklinand Will and Kathie have been long time supporters andproducers of the NTRL and their ropings are always professionaland fun. Franklin has been having a series of ropings at twodifferent locations. He has a roping at his home in Waycross,Georgia and another roping in Greensboro, Georgia at the GreenCounty Ag Center. Will and Kathie have a roping once a monthand end their series with a finals in December where they putmoney back into the pot as added money. Last year the addedmoney made their finals a roping you don’t want to miss. Thisyear is shaping up to be even better.

Gene Carnes will have a few ropings at his place this year. Hehad a roping in May and has one in June on the schedule. I knowhe is planning on having a July and August roping too. The summerand fall dates will be listed in the July issue of the SuperLooper.

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2, 2012 Waycross, GA A T Bar T Arena Franklin Thomas

2, 2012 Campbell, NY A Osburn Arena Will & Kathie Osburn

9, 2012 Friendship, NY A GN Ranch Arena Gene Carnes

16, 2012 Green Cove Spgs, FL A Gustafson Farms Covered Arena Scott Elliott

16, 2012 Forsyth, GA A Rocky Branch Arena Todd Harris

23, 2012 Greensboro, GA A Green County Ag Center Franklin Thomas

JULY

4, 2012 Screven, GA A Heavenly Acres Arena Ronnie Mullis


7, 2012 Sanford, NC A Eleven Bar East Ranch Chad Shepherd


21, 2012 Green Cove Spgs, FL A Gustafson Farms Covered Arena Scott Elliott


AUGUST

3, 2012 Bridgeport, WV A 4 - T Arena Larry Tucker

4, 2012 Sanford, NC A Eleven Bar East Ranch Chad Shepherd


11, 2012 Screven, GA A Heavenly Acres Arena Ronnie Mullis


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10-11, 2012 Memphis, TN Memphis Regional Agricenter Show Place Arena NTRL


17, 2012 Lizella, GA A Rockin Circle H Arena Todd Harris

17-18, 2012 Marianna, FL Southeast Regional Jackson County Ag Center Franklin Thomas

24-25, 2012 Bristol, TN Northeast Regional McPherson Arena NTRL

DECEMBER

TBA Lizella, GA A Rockin Circle H Arena Todd Harris

8, 2012 Campbell, NY Series Finals Osburn Arena Will & Kathie Osburn

adding more ropings to the schedule here in the near future.Todd Harris from the Rockin Circle H Arena has a monthly

series in Georgia. For his summer ropings he will be changing hislocation to a nearby covered arena to help get ropers and theirhorses out of the sun. The arena is located in Forsyth, Georgia.Since the Rocky Branch Arena is a covered arena Todd will be ableto rope rain or shine. Todd will be having his finals where he givesaway 5 trophy Reinsman saddles! The Rockin Circle H Series hasbeen growing steadily over the past couple of years.

Chad Shepherd from the Eleven Bar East Arena will have a July 7 Friday night roping. The Eleven Bar East Arena is located inSanford, North Carolina and it is a top-notch facility. They will behosting a USTRC Sanctioned roping in the fall. Chad always hasquality cattle and great prizes.

Heavenly Acres Arena will be hosting a July 4 roping at theirarena and restaurant. Ronnie and Sherry Mullis are new to theNTRL this year. They are working hard to do things correctly andput on a quality roping at their beautiful facility.

The Eastern Regionals are just right around the corner.Remember that all money won at NTRL events counts towards yourUSTRC Flex Earnings so be sure to check with the USTRC websiteand see what you have accumulated.

Have a great summer!— Mandy Wolfe

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UPCOMING EVENTS

For More Info and Directions:Franklin Thomas 706/473-04762012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

Green County Ag CenterGreensboro, GAJune 23, 2012

Dates: April 7, May 19, June 23Books Open 8:30 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m.

#12 Handicap#11#10

#9 – Capped at Elite #5#8 – Capped at Elite #4All ropings are 4 head,

progressive after one, $30/roper.NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st – 2nd in All ropings

Eleven Bar East RanchBeat the Heat - Night Roping

Sanford, NCJuly 7, 2012

Sign up at 7:00 p.m. Rope at 7:30 p.m.

For More Info and Directions:Chad Shepherd 813/477-4740

www.11bareastranch.com2012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

Classic Equine Rope Bags awarded to High Point #5 and above Roper of the night

Maynard Buckles awarded to # 4, and # 3 and below High Point Roper of the night

• Prizes limited to one per roper; must have ten teams in a roping to count toward prizes

• NTRL National Shootouts to: 1st through 5th in all Ropings• 2012 USTRC membership required; TRIAD numbers only

• 2805 Lower Moncure Road Sanford, NC 27330; Directions at 11bareastranch.com• Stalls and camper hookups available: contact Chad Shepherd 813/477-4740

or E-Mail [email protected] to reserve• Group rates of $81.99 plus tax available at the Comfort Inn Suites

(919/842-5600) located at 1891 Bragg St, Sanford, NC (ask for Eleven Bar East Ranch roping rate)

• Food provided by Red Eyed Barbecue available on-site• Negative coggins required

#12 roping slide up and down3 HD - $30/Roper; enter up to 6X

#10 - 3HD - $30 6X#9 - 3HD - $30 6X#8 - 3HD - $25 6X#7 - 3HD - $25 6X

GN Ranch ArenaFriendship, NY

June 9, 2012INDOOR ARENA

Dates: May 19, June 9, More TBA

Books Open at 11 a.m. Rope at Noon

For More Info:Gene and Nora Carnes

585/268-5652 or 607/968-1120 (Cell)2012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

VIP #12/#10 4 head - $25/Roper – Enter 2x#12 4 head - $25/Roper#10 4 head - $25/Roper#9 4 head - $25/Roper

All Ropings except the VIP are unlimited entriesNTRL Shoot-Outs to All Average Winners

Directions: 5856 Friendship Hill Rd, Friendship, NY 12739 (2 miles from Interstate)From the North: Follow Rt 19 South through Belfast. Crossover I-86. Follow Rt 19toward Belmont. Turn right on Tuckers Corner Road. Go 8/10 mile. Arena on right.From East or West: I-86 exit 30. Exit toward Belmont then follow above directions.

Heavenly Acres CoveredArena & Restaurant

July 4, 2012Screven, GA

Dates: February 25, July 4, August 11, More TBABooks Open 8:30 a.m. Rope 9:30 a.m.

Sign up at 9:00 a.m. Roping at 10:00 a.m.

All ropings pick or draw#12 4-head PA 1 $35/roper#11 4-head PA 1 $35/roper#10 4-head PA 1 $35/roper

#9 - Capped at #5 - 4-head PA 1 $35/roper#7 - Capped at #4 - 3-head PA 1 $30/roper

For More Info contact:Ronnie Mullis 912/579-6967

and leave a message2012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

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

4761 hwy 203 • Screven, GA. 31560

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Osburn Arena NTRL SeriesCampbell, NY

Books open at 10:00 a.m. Rope at 11:00 a.m. sharp!

OPEN 4 HD - $25/Roper#8 3 HD - $25/Roper (Capped at #4 Elite)#12 4 HD - $25/Roper#9 4 HD - $25/Roper#11 4 HD - $25/Roper#10 4 HD - $25/Roper

#12 VIP 4 HD - $25/Roper- Enter 2x

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

2012 USTRC Membership Required.*Must have attended 5 out of the 9

regular ropings in the series to attend Finals.Info and Directions Call: Will Osburn 607/527-8640email: [email protected] numbers only

June 16, 2012NEW LOCATION! Rocky Branch Arena

(Covered Arena - Rope Rain or Shine)Forsyth, GA

Credit cards accepted with additional 3% charge2012 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only

For More Info: Todd Harris at 478/447-5310345 Tommy’s Trail, Forsyth, GA

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

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

Info and Directions Call: Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476

2012 USTRC Membership Required.TRIAD numbers only

T BAR T ArenaWaycross, GAJune 2, 2012

Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m.Dates: March 24, April 28, June 2, More TBA

2012 SADDLE SERIESMarch 24, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 7, August 18,

Sep. 29, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 17, Dec. TBA5 Trophy Saddles for Series

High Point #3 & Below, #4, #5, #6 & AboveHigh Point Roper at December Finals

#10 Slide Draw 5 for $100/roper#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

#8 Slide Elite #5 Cap#11 Slide

#7 Slide Elite #4 CapAll number ropings are Pick One/Draw One for $70/roper

Enter 5 times for a total of 10 runsNTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in Average of all ropings

#12 Slide#11#10#9#8

All ropings are 4 head, progressive after one, $35/roper.NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-3rd in All ropings.

Gustafson Farms Covered ArenaGreen Cove Springs, FL

June 16, 2012Dates: May 26, June 16, July 21, More TBABooks open 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#12 Handicap Slide Up & Down#11#10#9#8#12 VIP - 75% Payback

All ropings are:Pick 1, Draw 1 for $60/roper

Can enter 3x for total of 6 partnersNTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st & 2nd in

Average of All Ropings

For More Info and Directions:Scott Elliott 386/867-1299

2012 USTRC Membership RequiredTRIAD numbers only

Fees are $35/roper in ALL Ropings.USTRC Regional Flex Earnings to Average Winners.

NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st-5th in All Ropings.

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NTRL FINALS 2012 WINNERS

#8 Shoot-Out - Justin Hancock (Sandersville, GA) andLuther Googe (Barnwell, SC)

#9 Shoot-Out - Dustin Bronson (St. Cloud, FL) andTimmy Persky (Vero Beach, FL)

#10 Shoot-Out - Chris Galbreath (Portersville, PA) andClint Moore (Limestone, TN)

#11 Shoot-Out - Lance Burdette (Notasulga, AL) andDennis Moore (Opp, AL)

#8 Prelim - Tim Bell (Rockwell, NC) and Scott Tant(Benson, NC)

All Girl - Lindsey Freels (Mt. Morris, PA) and Tish Luke(Yeehaw Junction, FL)

#7 - Rafael Domenigo (Citra, FL) andTyler Thornton (Hoboken, GA)

Century - Gene Fulford (Moore Haven, FL) andGuy Graden (Jacksonville, FL)

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BIG LOOP BIG MONEYPhilipp Ranch

For more information: John 713/806-6012 • Johnnie 936/878-2833 or visit our website: www.philippranch.com

presents

June 9-10, 2012 • Giddings, TXLee County Covered Arena

Stalls and RV available

Roping starts at 9:00 a.m. each day. All other ropings: Books will

open when the previous roping begins and close a minimum of

30 minutes prior to the start of that roping.

TRIAD numbers only. Must be current USTRC member.

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

Negative Coggins required at all shows and must be presented.

First to enter, last to rope

Great Corriente roping cattle furnished by Philipp Ranch.

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

Must attend 3 of 8 ropings to participate at the Finals

T E A M R O P I N G T O U R

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

Due to large amount ofropers on Sunday #10 will be run onSaturday after #11

#9Capped at #5 Elite

$50/roper - Enter 5 times

#8 DrawpotCapped at #4

$150/roper - Enter twiceDraw 2 with each entry or

3 if entered Open.

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

Open#15#13 #12#11

Above ropings are $150/roper • Enter2x • 4-head, progressive after 1

#10Capped at #6 Elite

$50/roper - Enter 5 times4 head, progressive after 1

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

Enter each division 5x

ATTENTION ROPERS:Due to the small number of Open &

#15 ropers, those two ropings are overby 10:00 a.m. if not sooner.

UPCOMING TOUR EVENTS:

July 20-22, 2012FINALS - Bryan, Texas

Brazos County Expo Center (Stalls and RV available)

ALL ROPINGS ARE80% PAYBACK

Don Gonzales Saddles to Playoff Winners

at the Finals

Wild West Buckles to the

Average Winners of

#15, #13, #12, #11,

#10, #9 & #8

Dummy Roping at noon on Sunday sponsored by Lone Star Ropes

2012 Sponsors:Beard Navasota Vet Hospital

Classic Ropes Weeks Environmental

2nd Annual

Philipp Ranch Horse Sale

July 21, 2012

We will be hosting National Playoffs at our Finals – win the

Average at one of our tour stops and qualify, or a certain

percentage of Average winners will be taken at Finals.

See our website for more information.

As of April 1, 2012We will offer the USTRCPartner Draw In Service

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June 9 - 10, 2012Enter at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m. Both Days

Saturday#11 & #12

Pick or Draw for $30/roper • 3-head

SUPER #12$150/roper • Enter 3x • 4-head

Draw In Option Available

SundayAll Ropings on Sunday Capped at an Elite #5

#9 & #10 Pick or Draw for $30/roper • 3-head


Draw In Option Available

Matthew 505.238.4595 • Matt 505.290.1230 • www.mandrteamroping.com

Cubero, New Mexico

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90% PaybackIn SUPER #12

Super #12 Example Payout - 50 TeamsRound $500

1st $6,000 + Buckles2nd $4,0003rd $2,0004th $1,000


1st $10,000 + Buckles2nd $7,0003rd $4,0004th $3,0005th $1,5006th $1,000


1st $4,000 + Buckles2nd $2,5003rd $1,0004th $700


1st $8,000 + Buckles2nd $5,0003rd $2,5004th $1,0005th $300

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Sunday, July 8, 2012 • Cubero, NMEnter at 9 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

#10 & #12 Warm-Ups (run together)$30/roper•Enter 6x • Pick or Draw • 3-head

Prizes to the Average Winners


Draw In Option AvailableBuckles to Average Winners


Draw In Option AvailableBuckles to Average Winners



Watch For Details in July SuperLooper for M & R Roping in Albuquerque, NM July 21-22, 2012

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Ropings will have fees

paid to Super #12 or #10

for either date

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FATHERS DAY

TRAILER ROPINGSaturday June 16, 2012

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Posse ArenaAlbuquerque, New Mexico

#10 Handicap Saddle Roping

Books open 9 a.m. Rope 10 a.m

Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2

$100/roper, Enter 3x, 4 Head

Saddle to High Point Roper

Buckles to Average

Winners

Breast Collars to 2nd

in Average

CASH paid in Average

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All Prizes and Pay out Guaranteed

T & T

TrailersBelen, NM

A 4

CORRIENTE

Buckle CO.

ONE DAY

ONLY

#9 FATHERS DAY TRAILER ROPINGStarts immediately after #10

Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3

$150/roper

Enter 4x for a Total of 12 Partners

3 Head

HIGH POINT ROPER WILL RECEIVE

FANCY TROPHY 3-HORSE TRAILER

AVERAGE PAY OFF1st $3,000 + Saddles

2nd $2,000 + Buckles3rd $1,000 + Breast Collars4th $750 + Vests5th $500 + Vests

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For Information:Oren Mathews 505/617-0627Chris Francis 505/429-0164

www.bigdaddyteamroping.com

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NO BULL

NIGHT ROPINGSJune 21- 23, 2012

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Thursday, June 21Books open 3 p.m.

Rope 4 p.m

Open Roping$150/roper, Enter 3x

100% PAYBACK

(No stock charge in Open)

#15$50/roper, Pick or Draw,

Enter 6x

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TrailersBelen, NM

A 4

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Buckle CO.

all ropings are 4 head • 33% stock charge

free stalls

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www.bigdaddyteamroping.com

Friday, June 22Books open 5 p.m.

Rope 6 p.m


Enter 6x


Enter 6x

FOLLOWED BY

NO BULL PARTY

LIVE BAND & OPEN BAR

RIGHT AFTER THE ROPING

Saturday, June 23Books open 5 p.m.

Rope 6 p.m

#11 Handicap$100/roper, Pick 1,

Draw 2 or Draw 3,

Enter 3x

CASHONLY

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

CLOVIS, NM800-658-6378 OFFICIAL ROPE OF THE PRCA

RoswellLivestockand Farm

Supply

Sierra Blanca Motors1-800-626-6867Ruidoso, NM

INVITATIONAL TEAM ROPERS ASSOC.NM, TX, OK

Payback Roping

SATURDAY, JUNE 16BOOKS OPEN 9:00 A.M. • ROPE 10:00 A.M.

#9 capped at an Elite #5Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper

3 steer, progressive after one

#8 capped at an Elite #4Pick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper

3 steer, progressive after one

#15 DrawWILL NOT START BEFORE NOON

Bring 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roperMay add one more for $60

Open Payback 80%Pick or Draw • $150/roper • Enter 2xHandicap: #14 -1 sec., #13 -3 sec.

JUNE 16-17, 2012MALLET EVENT CENTER & ARENA • LEVELLAND, TEXAS

ALL ROPERSWELCOME

SUNDAY, JUNE 17BOOKS OPEN 9:00 A.M. • ROPE 10:00 A.M.

#13 Payback 80%$100/roper • Enter 3x • Pick or Draw


Capped at an Elite #6


Capped at a #6

TRIAD numbers only.Must have current USTRC card to collect winnings.

Cards may be purchased at this roping.

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San Antonio Rose Palace6th ANNUAL

RED - WHITE - BLUEJUNE 30 &

JULY 01, 2012

San Antonio Rose Palace25665 Boerne Stage Rd.

San Antonio, Texas 78255

SATURDAY#10 DOWN SLIDE WARM UP ROPING

#10 - straight time • #9 - 1 sec. off#8 - 2 sec. off • #7 & under - 3 sec. off

Capped at Elite #5Books open 8:00 a.m. • Close at 9:00 a.m.

Rope at 9:30 a.m.Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3

$120/roper • 3 headLimited to 100 entered teams

Payout based on 100 entered teams

AVERAGE1st $3,000 + SADDLES2nd $2,5003rd $1,5004th $1,3005th $9006th $8007th-10th $500

SATURDAY & SUNDAY#10 TRUCK ROPING

Capped at Elite #5 with #8 IncentiveSat. books open at 10:00 a.m. • Close at 12:30 p.m.

Rope at 1:00 p.m. Sunday roping starts at 9:00 a.m.

Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $180/roperYou may enter 7 times for a total of 21 runs

3 head, progressive after 1Only 250 entered teams will be taken for Sunday

Pre-enter at 210.355.7123 or 979.922.9696Books for pre-entry open Sunday, June 24, 2012

at 11 a.m. and close when roping is fullTRIAD numbers only

VISA, Mastercard & Discover accepted for pre-entries (3% surcharge)

Points through 25 places in Main AveragePoints through 10 places in the Incentive

Top 75 teams to Short Round2 points for Fast Time in Short Round

SATURDAY & SUNDAYBUILT FORD TOUGH CHALLENGE ROPING

Capped at Elite #6Beat the Challenge and WIN 5 times your money!

Challenge Pen located in second arenaSaturday 8 a.m.-11 p.m. / Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fees Beat the Challenge Time$30/roper #11 team - 45 seconds$40/roper #10 team - 50 seconds$50/roper #9 team - 54 seconds

#8 team - 58 secondsAll challenges are 4 head, PA 1

2012 4-DOOR FORD DUALLYto High Point Roper

MAIN AVERAGE1st CASH + SADDLES

2nd CASH + BUCKLES3rd CASH + BUCKLES4th CASH + BUCKLES5th CASH + BUCKLES6th CASH + BUCKLES7th CASH + MONEY CLIPS8th CASH + MONEY CLIPS

INCENTIVE AVERAGE1st CASH + SADDLES

2nd CASH + BUCKLES3rd CASH + BUCKLES4th CASH + BUCKLES5th CASH + BUCKLES

Sponsors and Affiliates

DUMMY ROPING • SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. • Buckles in Each Age Group: 5 & under, 6 - 9, 10 - 12

ROPE FOR THE TRUCK

A special thank you to everyone who attended the Built Ford Tough Truck BlowoutRoping in March. Rockin R's Productions paidout over $100,000 in cash & prizes!

Produced by ROCKIN R's PRODUCTIONSRyan 210.355.7123Tonya 979.922.9696

GREAT CASH

PAYOUT!

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Heath HamiltonMemorial Team Roping

Saturday June 30

#13 bottom capped at a #5

#12 bottom capped at a Elite #4

#11 bottom capped at a #4

June 30 & July 1, 2012Andrews County Expo. (A.C.E.) Arena

Andrews, Texas9th Annual

Sunday July 1

#11 - both ends over 40bottom capped at a #4

#10 # 9

• All Ropings $150/roper • Bring 1, draw 2 or draw all 3, or must enter draw 1x, then you can pick the rest of your partners for $50/roper, maximum of 6 runs per roping • 4-head • Enter 2x • Short Round will run slow back

• First roping of each day - Books open at 7:30 a.m.close at 8:45 a.m. • Rope at 9:00 a.m.

• For all other ropings - books will close at beginning of short round of preceding roping

• All ropings progressive after one• This is a USTRC Affiliate roping • TRIAD numbers only• Cash only except for Gold Plus members• Current USTRC membership required.

Prizes2 Saddles Each Day to High Point Ropers

Buckles to Average Winners in Each Roping

One 2-Horse, Slant, Bumper Pull Trailer to High Point Roper of the Weekend

Doug Johnson 432.352.4288 • Bob Stewart 432.661.8074 • Marcos Bustamante 432.894.5759Roy Shirley 432.634.2136 • Bruce Wortham 432.664.7332 • Neil Payne 432.664.0439

Curt Locklar 432.631.4582 • Justin Johnson 432.557.3016

Concessions Av

ailable

No alcohol allow

ed on premises

195 stalls & 57

RV spots

available - first

come,

first served bas

is.

Cattle provided

by

Calvin Taylor

Dummy Roping Sunday at NoonAge Groups: 5 & under, 6-8, 9-11

Buckles to Winners

Over 750 teams in 2011

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SaturdayBooks open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#7 Saddle Roping - Elite #4 capEnter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for$120/roperLimited to first 125 entered teams 1st Cactus Saddles + Cash2nd Buckles + Cash3rd Buckles + Cash4th Buckles + Cash5th Breast Collars + Cash1st Team Not Placing in the Average wins Super GoatsTOP 20 IN THE AVERAGE GET 1 FREE RUN IN THE#9 TRUCK ROPING

SUPER GOATS TO HIGHMONEY WINNER #3 ROPER &#4 ROPER

CASH ONLYTRIAD numbers only

For more informationKevin Blackwell 903.721.0303

James T. 903.521.1511www.fireitupproductions.com

Crockett, TX

(936) 546-2467

Truck RopingAthens, Texas • June 30 - July 1, 2012

903.677.2292903.360.1761

Ask for Shack for Fire It Up Discount

#9 Truck RopingSaturday & Sunday

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $200/roperEnter 6 times for a total of 18 runs

3-head, progressive after one

Call in pre-entry open for the Sunday #9 Truck Roping on Monday, June 25 at 8:00 a.m. • Close when roping fills

250 entered teams will be taken for SundayCall 903.795.3937

Visa, Mastercard or American Express accepted (3% surcharge)

Points through 20 places • Top 75 teams to short-go2 points for fast time in 1st round & short-go

2012 Dodge One Ton Dually Diesel to High Point RoperSuper Goat to Reserve High Point Roper

1st in the Average • Cactus Saddles + Cash2nd in the Average • Buckles + Cash3rd in the Average • Buckles + Cash

4th - 10th In the Average • Breast Collars + Cash

Short Barrier

Come Rope the

Bounty Steer

Beat the BountyTime in the #7 And Get A FreeRun In The #9Truck Roping

Good Cattle

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Books open at 11 a.m., close at 12:30 p.m. for Saturday

Sunday start time 9:30 a.m.

2012 Dodge Crew-Cab

Dually Diesel to High

Point Roper

Kevin Blackwell & Familypresents

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CASH ONLYTRIAD numbers onlyFor more information

Kevin Blackwell903.721.0303

James T. 903.521.1511www.fireitupproductions.com

Crockett, TX

(936) 546-2467

Truck RopingIke Hamilton Expo • West Monroe, LA • July 7-8, 2012

HERBERT'STOWN & COUNTRY

318.221.9000Ask for Beau

#11 Truck RopingCapped at an Elite #6

Saturday & Sunday

Enter 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roperEnter 6 times for a total of 18 runs

3-head, progressive after one

Call in pre-entry open for the Sunday #11 Truck Roping on Monday, July 2 at 8:00 a.m. • Close when roping fills

250 entered teams will be taken for SundayCall 903.795.3937

Visa, Mastercard or American Express accepted (3% surcharge)

2012 Dodge One Ton Dually Diesel to High Point Roper

Super Goat to Reserve High Point Roper1st in the Average • Cactus Saddles + $12,500

2nd in the Average • Buckles + $7,5003rd in the Average • Buckles + $5,0004th In the Average • Buckles + $3,000

5th In the Average • Breast Collars + $2,0006th - 10th In the Average • $1,500

Air Conditioned

Come Rope the

Bounty Steer

Beat the BountyTime in the #9And Get A FreeRun In The #11Truck Roping

Climate Controlled

HHH H

2012 Dodge Crew-Cab

Dually Diesel to High

Point Roper

Books open at 11 a.m., close at 12:30 p.m. for Saturday

Sunday start time 9:30 a.m.

Kevin Blackwell & Familypresents

SaturdayBooks open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:30 a.m.

#9 Saddle Roping - Elite #5 capEnter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for$120/roperLimited to first 125 entered teamsPayout based on 125 teams 1st Cactus Saddles + $3,0002nd Buckles + $2,5003rd Buckles + $1,5004th Buckles + $1,0005th Breast Collars + $8006th Breast Collars + $5007th Breast Collars + $4008th Rope Bags + $3009th Rope Bags + $30010th Rope Bags + $300

TOP 20 IN THE AVERAGE GET 1 FREE RUN IN THE#11 TRUCK ROPING

SUPER GOATS TO HIGHMONEY WINNER #3 ROPER,

#4 ROPER & #5 ROPER

ComeRope

Where ItsCool!

$100,000 GUARANTEED In Cash &

Prizes for the Weekend!

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I #10 Handicap - no capPick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper

May enter 3x for a total of 9 partners

Double S Saddle to the High Point RoperWrangler Jean Certificates to Average Winners

For more information please call Kenny or Marsha Zamora at 505/425-3850 day of roping 505/469-4388 or visit www.zamoraroping.com

Sponsors

PLUS . . . PLUS . . . PLUS . . . PLUS . . .

Zamora Roping Productions Presents

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital“Rope For The Cure”

SaddleRoping

“Church on the Trail”Church Service at 10:00 a.m.

Must attend church service to be eligible to rope

I Open Handicap Drawpot - NO ENTRY FEE!There will be a one time $50 charge which will be used to cover cattle

expense and for donating to St. Jude Children’s Reseach Hospital

Wrangler Jean Certificates to Average Winners

rodeotickets.com

CALICO TRAILER

TO HIGH POINT

ROPER!

Santa Fe Trail Event Center Indoor Arena • Las Vegas, New Mexico

ONE DAY

ONLY!Wednesday, July 4, 2012Books open at 9:00 a.m. Chruch Service at 10:00 a.m.

Rope at 11:00 a.m. • TRIAD numbers onlyCurrent USTRC membership required and may be purchasedat this event • Trailer Roping will follow Saddle Roping

TrailerRoping

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Clovis, New MexicoJuly 6 & 7

at the Curry County Event CenterProducer Jerry Trujillo 505/715-2413

Cattle Provided by Harvey SmithMust have current 2012 USTRC membership and may be purchased at this event.

2 DayRoping

Friday, July 6#11 Handicap

$50/roper • Enter up to 4 times4 head progressive after first steer

#10 team - 2.0 seconds off#9 team - 3.5 seconds off

Enter at 6:00 p.m. Rope at 7:00 p.m.

Handmade Nelson Breast Collars to High Money

Header & Heeler

Saturday, July 7#8 HandicapCapped at an Elite #4

3 head progressive after first steer#7 team - 2.0 seconds off

#6 & under - 3.0 seconds offBring 1/Draw 2 for $120

Pick extra partners for $40/roperEnter at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Trophy Buckles to High Money Header & Heeler

Saturday, July 7#10 Handicap Trailer Roping

Immediately Following the #8Capped at an Elite #5

3 head, progressive after first steer#9 team - 1.5 seconds off

#8 & under - 3.0 seconds offPick 1/Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roperEnter up to 5 times for a total of 15 runs

17 second cut off in the first round

Titan Gooseneck3-Horse Slant to the High Point Winner

Tod Sloan Trophy Saddle to theSecond High Point Winner

2 Trophy Buckles to Average Winners

2 Handmade Nelson Breast Collars to Second

Average Winners

2912 Mabry Drive

Clovis, NM 88101

Phone: (575) 762-5600

201 Schepps Boulevard

Clovis, NM 88101

Phone: (575) 762-4536

www.bestdoggonedeal.com

(575) 762-4427

Host Hotels - Special Rate for Tru Ropers

Payout & PrizesGuaranteed

Payout is based on 100 teamsMore Teams - More Money!

$2,000$1,660$1,330$1,000$660

TRIAD NumbersOnly

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Enter at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

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SADDLE

ROPINGSATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012

Enter at 9:00 a.m. • Rope at 10:00 a.m.

Roping Rules• Western attire • TRIAD numbers only • Current USTRC

cards and rules apply • Cash or credit card only

For more information contact Zane Dansie at 801/599-1238 • Visit www.zdroping.com

UPCOMING ROPINGSJuly 20-21 Farmington, UTAugust 3-5 Panquitch, UT

August 10-12 Price, UTSeptember 7-9 Window Rock, AZ

October 5-6 Farmington, NMOctober 12-13 South Jordan, UT

Oakley City Fairgrounds • Oakley, Utah

SponsorsH Bio Care H Poulsen Trailers H Cactus Ropes

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#13 & #1110 Steer Average for $100/roper80% CASH AND PRIZE PAYBACK

2 Full Go RoundsH 4 SADDLES AWARDED TO AVERAGE WINNERSWe will run one big roping with two separate payouts

20 YEARS OF TEAM ROPING PRESENTSFIRST ANNUAL

CEDAR VALLEY 10 STEER

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012Cedar Valley, Utah

#4 and UnderPick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $80/roper

Books close at 12:00 p.m. • Enter 3xH 20 BELT BUCKLES AND CASH AWARDED

to the top 10 in the Average

After putting on ropings for 20 years we would like to thank everyone who has supported us.Concession stand and great mexican food • Cash or credit card only • Fresh steers.EVERY ROPER WHO HAS WON A TRUCK, TRAILER OR SADDLE WILL BE ENTERED

IN A DRAWING TO WIN $500. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.

#10 Saddle RopingPick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $100/roper, Enter 3x

H 1st in Average receive saddles + cashCash payout according to number of teams.

Handicap Draw Pot$20/roper or “Roper Special”

6 runs for $100

FreshCattle

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TEAM ROPING INFORMATION AND DATA

Find out more at www.ustrc.com

Because All Ropers Should Compete Equally From Sea to Shining Sea

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Mt. Vernon, MOFlying M Arena

June 9 & 10, 2012

Saturday, June 9

Enter 7:30 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m. – CASH ONLY!

#13 World Series Qualifier$150/roper • Enter 2x

#12 World Series Qualifier$150/roper • Enter 2x

#11 World Series QualifierWill not start before noon

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

#10 World Series Qualifier$150/roper • Enter 2x • Capped at #6 heeler

Sunday, June 10

Enter 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Rope 9 a.m. - NO AGE LIMITS!

#9 Pick or Draw$75/roper • Enter 4x • Capped at #5+ heeler

#8 Pick or DrawBooks Close During the #9

$75/roper • Enter 4x • Capped at #5+ heeler

All Girl – Run with #8Books Close During the #9

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

#15 Pick or DrawStart time approximately 2:00 p.m.

$150/roper • Enter 2x • Floor: #5 header, #7 heelerCash Only!

Open Payback Pick or DrawStart time approximately 3:00 p.m.

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

Official World Series of Team Roping Sponsors

• Resistol rule: Cowboy hat or no hat / NO CAPS. • Must turn 21 in 2012 to rope on Saturday. • Open & #15 handicapped• Producers: Tri-State Productions – Mackey & Kelli Tully

[email protected] • 575.415.4840

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

Arena Information Directions to Flying M Arena: Exit 49 off I-448802 Missouri M, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712Stalls/Concession/Hook-ups Available: 417-849-5219

Upcoming Events:Aug 11 - 12 Guthrie OK

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

CHURCH ON SUNDAY8:30 a.m.

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Hugo, OK • June 23-24, 2012

Diamond T Productions presents

Todd Whatley-Lige Hammock Memorial ArenaCovered Facility

dd Whatllllley Lige Hammock Memorial AreHugo Events Center

CASH ONLY!Diamond T Productions

For more information contact Philip Teague • 580-298-7860

SATURDAYJUNE 23RD

#13 Pick / DrawNo Age Limit • No Cap • $150 per Roper

Enter Two Times • Only Taking 100 Teams

#13 World Series QualifierMust be 21 • No Cap • $150 per Roper

Enter Two Times

#12 World Series QualifierMust be 21 • No Cap • $150 per Roper

Enter Two Times

Pick 1 Draw 1 or Draw 2

SUNDAYJUNE 24TH

#11 World Series QualifierMust be 21 • Capped at a 6+ Heeler$150 per Roper • Enter Two Times

#10 World Series QualifierMust be 21 • Capped at a 6 Heeler$150 per Roper • Enter Two Times

# 9 Pick / DrawNo Age Limit • Capped at a 5+ Heeler

Pick 1 Draw 1 or Draw 2$150 per Roper • Enter Two Times

#11 Pick / DrawNo Age Limit • No Cap

Pick 1 Draw 1 or Draw 2$150 per Roper • Enter Two Times

Must be at least 21 years or older to rope in WSTR Qualifiers(except #9, see above). No Age Requirement in Pick/Draw ropings.

Must have 2012 WSTR or USTRC Membership to rope.WSTR Memberships can be purchased at on-site or by calling

(505)898-1755. Classifications Powered by TRIAD. Resistol Rule: Cowboy Hat or No Hat; No Ball Caps.

www.wstroping.com

Books open 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., rope at 9:30 Books open 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., rope at 9:30

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Port Allen, LA — June 30 - July 1, 2012

West Baton Rouge Parish Multipurpose Arena

T&N ProductionsSaturday, June 30 #15

$150/roper

#13 Warm-upPick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper

#13 World Series Qualifier$150/roper • No Cap • Must be 21

#12 World Series Qualifier$150/roper • No Cap • Must be 21

Sunday, July 1 #11 Warm-up

Pick 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $100/roper Elite #6 heeler cap

#11 World Series Qualifier$150/roper • Elite #6 heeler cap • Must be 21

#10 World Series Qualifier$150/roper • #6 heeler cap • Must be 21

#9Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for$150/roper • Elite #5 cap

For more information: visit T & N Productions on

Facebook or call Natie Johnson 318/235-3622

Resistol Rule: Cowboy Hat or No Hat

Stalls and RV Hook-upsavailable on arrival

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

Can Enter Any Roping 2X

You must be 21 years of age to rope in the

World Series divisions. WSTR membership or

USTRC membership required to collect winnings:

You may purchase your 2012 WSTR card for $60

on site, online or by calling 505/898-1755Classifications Powered by TRIAD

LONG LIVE COWBOYS.™

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MATHEWS LAND AND CATTLE SPONSORS

july 14-15, 2012 • Amarillo, TexasAmarillo National Center

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ARENA

SATURDAY, JULY 14

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

#15

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for $150/roper, Enter 2x for

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A Golden Opportunity

$105,000 ADDED CASH

To The Gold Plus PurseSee Regional Finals ads for more information.

+ $15,000

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+ $15,000

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Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9Current coggins may be required2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

Location:Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena Directions: 2785 Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO. From I-70 westbound, take exit 37 to 2nd light (32 Road). Turn left (south) to Hwy 50 and turn right (west) to fairgrounds, south side of Hwy 50. From I-70 eastbound, take exit 26 on Hwy 50 through town to fairgrounds.Producer: Rope the Rockies / Jeff Smith / Ike & Mary Cox Cattle: C-S Cattle Co. Stalls: First come first served. New stall barn on site. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus membersonly and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903, Ike & Mary Cox 660.425.6343 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Comfort Inn 970.858.1333; Quality Inn 970.245.7200; West Gate Inn 1.800.453.9253; Holiday Inn 970.243-6790; Best Western Grand River Inn & Suites 970.434.3400Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570

12 noon SaturdayKids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than:$160,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

US Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average)

Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options in Effect(for more details see the format section in the back of this issue of SuperLooper Magazine)

GRAND JUNCTION, COJUNE 8-10, 2012

A NATIONAL FINALS QUALIFIER

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

• Open Pick /Draw(with #15 Inc.)

• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

• Specialty #10 Gold Pluscapped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus includedEnter 3 times, $100/roper$2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average andIncentive Average

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

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

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

UNITED STATESTEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPSThe Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport


Western ColoradoCHAMPIONSHIPS

ACTION STARTS 9 a.m. DAILY

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles• Average winners of the #11, #10,

#9 & #8 Pick/Draw23 Trophy Gist Buckles• Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11,

#10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners

of the Gold Plus• Average & Incentive Average winners

of the Specialty #10 Gold Plus• 2nd & 3rd place Average winners of

the #8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions 6 Pairs Trophy Gist Spurs• Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12

Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY2Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive)$200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • 5-steer/Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.#15 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6(with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Averageteams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

COVERED ARENAWILL BE USEDNEW STALL

BARN ON SITE

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UNITED STATESTEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Official Home of America’s Cowboy Sport




Location: Carroll County Fairgrounds Directions: 104 CR401, Berryville, AR. 2 miles north of Berryville at junction of Hwy. 21 & 22.Producer: Rope the Ozarks (Kevin Hall) Cattle: Rope the OzarksStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Kevin Hall at Rope the Ozarks 417.547.3406 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Fairway Motel 870.423.3395; Bluebird Motel 479.253.6028; Shamrock Motel 870.423.2489Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive)$200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • 5-steer/Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.#15 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and IncentiveAverage teams receive $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY4NEW PAYOUT GUARANTEED 2/3 CASH PAYBACK




BERRYVILLE, ARJUNE 15-17, 2012

FRI., JUNE 15

• Open Pick/Draw(with #15 Inc.)

• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUN., JUNE 17

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus cappedat Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus includedEnter 3 times, $100/roper$2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average andIncentive Average

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

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

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

SAT., JUNE 16


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

North ArkansasCLASSIC


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER3 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles• High Money winner each day(Specialty ropings excluded)

33 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11,

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


of the Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the

#8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions 2 Trophy Rope Bags• Average winners of the All Girl

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Location: Sidney, Iowa Rodeo Grounds - See map Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle CompanyStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plusmembers only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event.Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Super 8 Motel (Nebraska City, NE) 712.382.2828; America’s Best Value Inn (Percival/Nebraska City) 712.382.2100Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


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

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and overonly • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Averageteams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.





SIDNEY, IAJUNE 15-17, 2012


FRI., JUNE 15


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• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUN., JUNE 17

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• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropersonly (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

SAT., JUNE 16


• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)



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Location:Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center Directions: 1571 McCurdy Ave. N, Rainsville, AL 35986Producer: Ed AllenStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Ed Allen 256.825.8171 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Econolodge 256.845.4013

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570






RAINSVILLE, ALJUNE 16-17, 2012

North AlabamaCHAMPIONSHIPS


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER3 Trophy Martin Saddles• High Money #7 & Above• High Money #5 & #6• High Money #4 & Below(Specialty ropings excluded)

35 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

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

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus

• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

• Average winner of the All Girl• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

•Open (with #15 Inc.)

•#15 Handicap

•#13 Handicap

•#12 (with #11 Inc.)

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

•#11 (with #10 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JUNE 17

• All Girl Specialty Roping #10 HandicapPick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $150/roper, 3-steer average

•#10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

•#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12 noon)

Open (with #15 Incentive)$150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points#15 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and IncentiveAverage teams receive $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

FORMAT ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY4

Sponsors:Fuller SupplyBen Atkinson Motors

Max BarkleyFarms

Alabama Farmers Co-op

Priester'sPecans

F.R.M. FeedsSand Mountain Stockyard

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Location: Santa Fe Trail Events Center, Las Vegas, NMDirections: I-25 to exit 347. East on Frontage/Airport Road.Producer: Kenny and Marsha Zamora Stalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Kenny or Marsha Zamora 505.425.3850 or USTRC office254.968.0002Hotels: Best Western Montezuma Inn 505.426.8000; Comfort Inn505.425.1100; Days Inn 505.425.1967; El Camino Motel 505.425.5994; El Fidel Motel 505.425.6761; Holiday Inn Express 505.425.8182; Plaza Hotel 505.425.3592; Super 8 Motel 505.425.5288; Regal Motel 505.451.1456; Town House Motel 505.425.6717Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


Open (with #15 Incentive)$150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximim • 5-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points

#15 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1• #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off


#12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6(with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.






LAS VEGAS, NMJUNE 21-24, 2012




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PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9



of the Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of



FRI., JUNE 229 a.m.• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUN., JUNE 249:00 a.m.• Specialty #10Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century BonusincludedEnter 3 times,$100/roper$2,000 in FlexEarnings to 1st-3rd in theAverage andIncentive Average

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

SAT., JUNE 239:00 a.m.• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

THURS., JUNE 212:30 p.m.• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• #15 HandicapAdd On, $50/roper,Pick or Draw,Enter 4 times

presented by

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Rock Springs, Wyoming

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Location: Sweetwater County Events Center Producer: C&C Roping ProductionsCattle: C-S Cattle CompanyStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Bill Cornia at 435.793.5035 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Motel 8 307.362.8200; La Quinta Inn 307.362.1770; Best Western Outlaw Inn 307.352.4850Motel 6 307.362.1850; Econo Lodge 307.382.4217Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570



ROCK SPRINGS, WYJUNE 23-24, 2012




Red DesertCLASSIC


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles• High Money winner each day (Specialty roping excluded)





• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

•#15 Handicap

•#13 Handicap

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

•#12 (with #11 Inc.)

•#11 (with #10 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

•#10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

•#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY4#15 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6(with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Averageteams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.

#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.




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Location: Lazy E ArenaDirections: Rt. 5, Box 393, Guthrie, OK 73044. On I-35, 30 miles north of Oklahoma City, OK. Exit#151 (Seward Rd.), east approximately 4.5 miles.Producer: USTRC Cattle: C-S Cattle CompanyStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Sleep Inn - Guthrie 405.260.1400, 414 Heather Road. Ask for USTRC (Lazy E) Group Rate. Best Western Territorial Inn 405.282.8831, 23 Territorial Trail. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


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Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and overonly • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Averageteams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.






GUTHRIE, OKJUNE 29-JULY 1, 2012

FRI., JUNE 29

• Open (with #15 Inc.)

• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUN., JULY 1

• Specialty #10 Gold Pluscapped at Elite #5 (with #9Inc.) Century Bonus includedEnter 3 times, $100/roper$2,000 in Flex Earnings to1st-3rd in the Average andIncentive Average

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner &novice ropers only (booksclose at 11:00 a.m.)

SAT., JUNE 30


• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

OklahomaCHAMPIONSHIPS


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER8 Trophy Martin Saddles• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9



of the Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of


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

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The GT4 has won more

championships than any other rope, period.

Get one and find out why.

12:35 PM

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Location: Custer County Fairgrounds Directions: Intersection east of Hwy. 2 & Hwy. 92. East edge of Broken Bow, NE.Producer: Jeff Smith Cattle: C-S Cattle CompanyStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Bosselmans Motel 308.872.6842; Gateway Motel 308.872.2478; America's Best Value Inn 308.872.6428Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive)$200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • 5-steer/Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.#15 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6(with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Averageteams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY2BROKEN BOW, NEJULY 13-15, 2012

FRIDAY, JULY 13


• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JULY 15

• Specialty #10 Gold Pluscapped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus included.Enter 3 times $100/roper$2,000 in Flex Earnings to1st-3rd in the Average &Incentive Average

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner& novice ropers only(books close at 11:00 a.m.)

SATURDAY, JULY 14


• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

NebraskaCHAMPIONSHIPS



#9 & the #8 Pick/Draw




of the Specialty #10 Gold Plus• 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of


6 Pairs of Trophy Gist Spurs• Average winners of the #15, #13, & #12






NEW SUNDAYFORMAT

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Location: Coushatta Pavilion, 777 Coushatta Dr., Kinder, LAProducer: Steve and Sherry JuddCattle: Texas Bar S Cattle CompanyStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Steve or Sherry Judd 601.928.3218 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Coushatta Casino & Resort 800.584.7263. Ask for team roper rates for hotel or chalets.Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570






Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and overonly • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Averageteams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.






KINDER, LAJULY 13-15, 2012


FRIDAY, JULY 13


• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JULY 15

• Specialty #10 Gold Pluscapped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus includedEnter 3 times, $100/roper$2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average andIncentive Average

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at

12:00 noon)

SATURDAY, JULY 14


• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)



CoushattaCHAMPIONSHIPS


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER6 Trophy Martin Saddles• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9



of the Gold Plus #12• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of



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Location:Davis County Legacy Center, 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, Utah Producer: C & C ProductionsCattle: C-S Cattle CompanyStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Bill Cornia 435.793.5035 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Comfort Inn 801.544.5577Mention “Legacy Center” for special ratesChoice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


#15 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and IncentiveAverage teams receive $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY4FARMINGTON, UTJULY 14-15, 2012

UtahCHAMPIONSHIPS


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles• High Money winner each day

(Specialty roping excluded)





of the Specialty #10 Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of







SATURDAY, JULY 14

•#15 Handicap

•#13 Handicap


•#12 (with #11 Inc.)

•#11 (with #10 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JULY 15

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus includedEnter 3 times, $100/roper$2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average

•#10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

•#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 1:00 p.m.)

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Location: Penrose Stadium Outdoor Arena, 1045 W. Rio Grande, Colorado Springs, CODirections:Take I-25 to exit 141. Turn west to first light (8th Street), turn south on 8th, go 4 blocks,turn west on Rio Grande. Can't miss the arena. Producer: Rope The Rockies / Jeff Smith / Ike and Mary CoxCattle: C-S Cattle CompanyStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Jeff Smith 620.921.5903 / Ike & Mary Cox 660.425.6343 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: America's Best Value Inn 719.532.1010; Quality Suites 719.471.8681; Clarion 719.471.8680Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive)$200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn • No header with a classification number less than 6 or no heeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter • 5-steer/Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive • Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.#15 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6(with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Averageteams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.





COLORADO SPRINGS, COJULY 20-22, 2012


FRIDAY, JULY 20


• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JULY 22



SATURDAY, JULY 21


• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)



ColoradoCHAMPIONSHIPS



#9 & the #8 Pick/Draw




of the Specialty #10 Gold Plus• 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of


6 Pairs of Trophy Gist Spurs• Average winners of the #15, #13, & #12

NEW SUNDAYFORMAT

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Location:W. O. Crawford/Garret Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery, ALDirections: 231 North at Weumpka exit. Go 4 miles west, arena is on the right.Producer: Ed AllenStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Ed Allen 256.825.8171 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Red Roof Inn 334.270.0007Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570



Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY4





MONTGOMERY, ALJULY 27-29, 2012

AlabamaCHAMPIONSHIPS


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER3 Trophy Martin Saddles• High Money #7 & Above• High Money #5 & #6• High Money #4 & Below(Specialty ropings excluded)





• Average winner of the All Girl• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

FRIDAY, JULY 27


•#15 Handicap

•#13 Handicap

•#12 (with #11 Inc.)

SATURDAY, JULY 28

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

•#11 (with #10 Inc.)

•#10 (with #9 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JULY 29


• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

•#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 12:00 noon)

Sponsors:Twisted SpurMontgomerySerum

Speedroping.comFuller SupplyBen Atkinson Motors

Alabama Farmers Co-op

Priester'sPecans

F.R.M. Feeds

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Location: Red Rock State ParkDirections:NM 566, Gallup, NM 87301. From I-40 East, take Exit 33, go 4.5 miles west on frontageroad, follow signs to Red Rock State Park.Producer: Red Rock Roping Productions / Walt EddyCattle: Reed & Keith FlakeStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Walt Eddy 505.879.6181 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: El Rancho 505.863.9311 • Red Roof Inn 505.722.7765Comfort Inn & Suites 505.863.3445 • La Quinta 505.722.2233 Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


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


Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY2GALLUP, NMJULY 27-29, 2012

FRIDAY, JULY 27


• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12(with #11 Inc.)

SUNDAY, JULY 29



SATURDAY, JULY 28


• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)

TurquoiseCHAMPIONSHIPS presented by


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER6 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9 25 Trophy Gist Buckles• Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11,

#10 & #9 • Average & Incentive Average winners of

the Gold Plus #12• Average & Incentive Average winners of

the Specialty #10 Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of

the #8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions6 Pairs of Trophy Gist Spurs• Average winners of the #15, #13 & #12






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Incentive Ropings in the #12, #11, #10, & #9Current coggins required2012 USTRC membership required before you rope, and may be purchased at this event. Memberships purchased at this event are good for 2012 season.

Location:Harper Stadium / Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Avenue, Ft. Smith, AR 72904 Directions: From I-40 take 540 south. Take Exit 3 to 59 North. From 59 North, turn left at light onHighway 64, cross over the bridge and arena will be on the left. Producer: Denny & Lynn Flynn Cattle: Nicky SimmonsStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Denny Flynn 479.965.6800 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Comfort Inn & Suites, 6500 Rogers Ave. 479.434.5400. Located on Rogers Ave. just off I-540.Free deluxe hot breakfast, in-room microwaves and frig., 32" LCD HD TV, wireless internet, gourmetKeurig coffee makers. Rate $85 for standard room, $100 for suites, ask for roper's discount. Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


#15 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $100/roper. Enter 3 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6(with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and Incentive Averageteams receive $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY2





Ft. Smith, ARJULY 27-29, 2012


FRIDAY, JULY 27

• #15 Handicap

• #13 Handicap

• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

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

SUNDAY, JULY 29

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

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

SATURDAY, JULY 28

• #11 (with #10 Inc.)

• #10 (with #9 Inc.)• Specialty #10 Gold Plus cappedat Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) CenturyBonus included, Enter 3 times,100/roper. $2,000 in FlexEarnings to 1st-3rd in theAverage and Incentive Average



West-ArkCLASSIC


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER8 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles• Average winners of the #11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles• Incentive Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

• Average & Incentive Average winners of the #12 Gold Plus

• 2nd through 3rd place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

• Average and Incentive Average winners of theSpecialty #10 Gold Plus



New Cattle Contractor: Nicky Simmons

Note NewSchedule

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Location:Western Fair Park, 302 East 200 South, Vernal, Utah Producer: C & C Roping ProductionsCattle: C-S Cattle CompanyStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Bill Cornia 435.793.5035 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Weston Plaza 435.789.9550Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


#15 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #14 team - 2 sec. off • #13 & under team - 4 sec. off#13 Handicap$80/roper. Enter 4 times • 5-steer, Progressive after 1 • #12 team - 2 sec. off • #11 & under team - 4 sec. off #12, #11 #10, #9 $80/roper. Enter 4 times maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • #12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive) • #10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive) • #9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive) • Top 20 teams to the short round • Top 30 to short round in #9 only.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum • 4-steer,Progressive after 1 • Any comb. of Incentive / Non-incentive • Gold Plus members 25 years and over only • Top 3 Average teams and IncentiveAverage teams receive $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings • Top 20 teams to the short round.#8 Pick/Draw, (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 • 3-steer,Progressive after 1 • #7 team - 2 sec. off • 6 & under - 3 sec. off • No Incentive • Top 30 teams to the short round.

Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY4VERNAL, UTAHAUGUST 4-5, 2012

Dally FOR DINOSAURS


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER2 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles• High Money winner each day

(Specialty roping excluded)





of the Specialty #10 Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Average winners of







SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

•#15 Handicap

•#13 Handicap


•#12 (with #11 Inc.)

•#11 (with #10 Inc.)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5

• Specialty #10 Gold Plus capped at Elite #5 (with #9 Inc.) Century Bonus includedEnter 3 times, $100/roper$2,000 in Flex Earnings to 1st-3rd in the Average and Incentive Average

•#10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

•#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & noviceropers only (books close at 1:00 p.m.)


Location:Good Evening Ranch, 148 Groves Rd., Canvas, WVDirections:Take left at sign and follow Good Evening Ranch signs. Producer: JX2 ProductionsStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman. All other stall & RV reservations call Terry Keys 865.256.1836Event Info: JX2 Productions John Johnson 423.340.0640 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570Call Cindy at 304.619.9172 for cabin reservations at the Good Evening Ranch.







CANVAS, WVAUGUST 11-12, 2012




MountaineerClassic


PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER33 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9





2 Trophy Rope Bags• Average winners of the All Girl

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11


•#15 Handicap

•#13 Handicap

•#12 (with #11 Inc.)


•#11 (with #10 Inc.)

•#11 Century Add OnPick 1, draw 2 or draw 3 for $180/roper

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12


•#10 (with #9 Inc.)

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

•#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only (books close at 11:00 a.m.)

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Location: Z Bar Ranch at Hale Kea Arena, 65 1410 Kawaihae Rd., Kamuela, Hawaii Directions: Arena is located right at the 58 mile marker Producer: Zanga Schutte Cattle: Z Bar RanchStalls: First come first served. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only and must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Ty Hillman.Event Info: Zanga Schutte 808.960.7772 or USTRC office 254.968.0002Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.com, Special Rate ID #00214570


COWBOY CHURCH7:30 a.m. Sunday


Format ON-SITE ENTRY • CASH ONLY4KAMUELA, HAAUGUST 9-12, 2012

FRI., AUGUST 109 a.m.• #15 Handicap• #13 Handicap• #12 (with #11 Inc.)

SUN., AUGUST 129 a.m.

• Specialty #10 Gold Pluscapped at Elite #5 (with #9Inc.) Century Bonus includedEnter 3 times, $100/roper$2,000 in Flex Earnings to1st-3rd in the Average andIncentive Average

• #9 (with #8 Inc.)

• #8 Pick/Draw for beginner &novice ropers only (booksclose at 11:00 a.m.)

SAT., AUGUST 119 a.m.• Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Century Bonus included

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

The IslandCHAMPIONSHIPS

PRIZES PAID FOR BY PRODUCER2 Trophy Martin Saddles• High Money winner of the weekend , #6 and above and Elite #5 and below (Specialty ropings excluded)











2012 Island Finale Special NFTR QualifierGuaranteed 2012 National Flex Earnings of $6,000 to teams placing

1st - 3rd place Average winners of the #15, #13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

1st - 3rd place Average winners and Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus

1st - 5th place Average winners of the #8 Pick/Draw

THURS., AUGUST 92 p.m.

• #15 Handicap Warm-Up Roping -Books open at 1 p.m.,Rope at 2 p.m. 5-steer, progressiveafter 1, $125/roper,enter 4 times


MULEY CATTLEWILL BE USED

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Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as“Elite” may not rope together unless they give up adivision. For Example an Elite #5 partnered with anElite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but not in the#11 Division

2012 Format 1Open with #15 IncentiveThe Open is an optional roping for the Producer.Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualify-ing to the short round. The Incentive payout will bebased on the percentage of Incentive teamsentered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse

Option 1$150 per roperEnter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries)

5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head#15 IncentiveProgressive after 1-headUS Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the AverageMust qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC FlexEarnings

Option 2 (Open Pick / Draw)$200 per roperEnter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or noheeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter

Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2incentive runs or one each

Ropers may enter as open team or incentive team for amaximum of one entry

#15 Incentive5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-headProgressive after 1-headUS Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the AverageMust qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 IncentiveThe Incentive payout will be based on the percentageof Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30% ofthe Average Purse

Gold Plus Members 25 and OlderEnter 2 times any combination of Incentive and/or Non-Incentive (Maximum of 2 Entries)

$150 per roper4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head#10 IncentiveProgressive after 11st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings1st – 3rd Incentive Average –$6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries)5-head average#15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team willreceive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

#13 Handicap - #12 team will receive 2 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team willreceive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex EarningsTop 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries)4-head average#12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive)#10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive)#9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive)Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6000 USTRC Flex Earnings2nd – 5th Main Average – $2000 USTRC Flex EarningsTop 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round#9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter thisRoping)

(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overallfast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round.#7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & underteam will receive 3 seconds off. These “secondsoff” will be subtracted after the 2nd round

Option 1$180 per roper 3-head averageNo Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BEDRAWN TOGETHER

Progressive after 11st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC FlexEarnings

Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partnersor

Enter without a partner and draw 3 partners

Option 2$120 per roper3-head averageNo Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BEDRAWN TOGETHER


Enter 1 time with a partner and draw 1 partneror


Excluding the Open Division Ropers Classified as“Elite” may not rope together unless they give up adivision. For Example an Elite #5 partnered withan Elite #6 may rope in the #12 Division, but notin the #11 Division

2012 Format 2Open with #15 IncentiveThe Open is an optional roping for the Producer.Open Points will only be awarded to teams qualifying to the short round. The Incentive payoutwill be based on the percentage of Incentive teamsentered, not to exceed 30% of the Average Purse



Option 2 (Open Pick/Draw)$200 per roperEnter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn No Header with a classification number less than 6 or noheeler with a classification number less than 8 may enter

Depending on draw, ropers may have 2 open runs, 2 incentive runs or one each


#15 Incentive5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-headProgressive after 1-headUS Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the AverageMust qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC FlexEarnings



$100 Per roper4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head#10 IncentiveProgressive after 11st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13$100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries)5-head average#15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team willreceive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

#13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team willreceive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex EarningsTop 20 teams on 4 steers qualify to short round

#12, #11, #10 and #9$100 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries)4-head average#12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive)#10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive)#9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive)Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

2012 Formats

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2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex EarningsTop 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round#9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping)(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overallfast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round.#7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & underteam will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round






Progressive after 11st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings






5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-head#15 IncentiveProgressive after 1-headUS Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the AverageMust qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings




#15 Incentive5-head average with the Incentive determined on 4-headProgressive after 1-headUS Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the AverageMust qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

Gold Plus #12 with #10 IncentiveThe Incentive payout will be based on the percent-age of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed30% of the Average Purse



#15, #13$80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries)5-head average#15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 secondhandicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 andbelow team will receive a 4 second handicap subtractedafter the 4th round

#13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below teamwill receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round


#12, #11, #10 and #9$80 per roper Enter 3 times any combination (Maximum of 3 Entries)4-head average#12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive)#10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive)#9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive)Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex EarningsTop 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round#9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter thisRoping)

(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the over-all fast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to shortround. #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6& under team will receive 3 seconds off. These“seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2ndround


Progressive after 11st – 5th in the Average will receive $6,000 USTRC Flex

EarningsEnter 1 time with a partner and draw 2 partnersor













#15 Incentive5head average with the Incentive determined on 4 headProgressive after 1-headUS Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the AverageMust qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC FlexEarnings



$100 Per roper4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head








#15 Incentive4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-headProgressive after 1-headUS Open Tour Points awarded through 10th in the AverageMust qualify to Short Round to receive points 1st in the Incentive Average will receive $2,000 USTRC FlexEarnings




#15, #13$60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries)5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 secondhandicap subtracted after the 4th round - #13 andbelow team will receive a 4 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round

#13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below teamwill receive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the4th round


#12, #11, #10 and #9$60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries)4-head average


#10 IncentiveProgressive after 11st – 3rd Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings1st – 3rd Incentive Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13$80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries)5-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 2 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round - #13 and below team willreceive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round

#13 Handicap - #12 will receive 2 second handicapsubtracted after the 4th round - #11 and below team willreceive a 4 second handicap subtracted after the 4th round


#12, #11, #10 and #9$80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries)4-head average#12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive)#10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive)#9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive)Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex EarningsTop 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round#9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter thisRoping)(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overallfast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round.#7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & underteam will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round


Progressive after 11st – 5th in the Average will receive Enter 1 time with apartner and draw 2 partnersor







#12 (with #11 Incentive)#11 (with #10 Incentive)#10 capped at an Elite #6 (with #9 Incentive)#9 capped at an Elite #5 (with #8 Incentive)Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – $6,000 USTRC Flex Earnings2nd – 5th Main Average – $2,000 USTRC Flex EarningsTop 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to short round#9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to short round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4) (Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter thisRoping)(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overallfast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to short round.#7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 & underteam will receive 3 seconds off. These “secondsoff” will be subtracted after the 2nd round






Progressive after 11st – 5th in the Average will receive – $6,000 USTRC FlexEarnings



Draw-In Option (For all Formats)Need a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-InOption – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder

Pick or Draw any combination of partners.

Ropers may draw into any of the following divisions(#15 - #9) provided they meet the minimum classification requirements.

#15 Handicap – must be at least a #6 Header or a #7 Heeler

#13 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler

#12 (with #11 Incentive) – must be at least a #4 Header or a #6 Heeler



# 9 (with #8 Incentive) – must be at least a #3 Header or a #3 Heeler

#12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – must be at least a #3 Header or a #4 Heeler

#8 is already a Pick/Draw FormatRopers who choose the Draw-In Option will pay theirside of the entry fee, which is determined by the formatof the event

Draw partners may choose one of three options

Option 1 – Pay for the extra run and be eligible for allprize money, prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex EarningsOption 2 – Choose not to pay for the extra run and beeligible for only ½ of the prize money up to $1,000and forfeit any prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex EarningsOption 3 – Decline the extra run


Sanctioned Open EventsIncluding Approved Affiliated Open Ropings• All Sanctioned USTRC Events• All Regional USTRC Events• Sand Hills Classic• Wild Fire Open to the World• Mike Cervi Memorial• Windy Ryon Memorial• Bob Feist Invitational

National Finals OpenPreliminary PointsCount For Next

SeasonRegional Finals

US OpenChampionshipsPoints count for

current year standings

Qualification to the 2012 Priefert US Open Championships requires that ropers be a current USTRC member and have participated in at least one USTRC approved Sanctioned or Affiliate event during the current season.

1st - 10 points2nd - 9 points3rd - 8 points4th - 7 points5th - 6 points

1st - 20 points2nd - 18 points3rd - 16 points4th - 14 points5th - 12 points6th - 10 points7th - 8 points8th - 6 points9th - 4 points

10th - 2 points


10th - 2 points


10th - 3 points

Season Dates: Begins September 12, 2011 and ends October 22, 2012.All USTRC Sanctioned Open Divisions count.

US OPEN TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Points Only for: #7 and above headers; #8 and above heelers. Points do not carry over from season to season.

• Ropers must qualify to Short-Round to be eligible for points.• Point ties will be broken on money won at season end.• Priefert US Open: 6-head; 5 full rounds; Top 20 teams

qualify to the short round.

• Will crown a US Open Tour Champion Header and Heeler (most points accumulated during the year) and a US Open NationalChampion Header and Heeler (Average winners of the US OpenChampionships). Personal earnings count, but not for the US Open Team Roping Finals. They may be used for any other Shoot-Out.

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Jr. LooperAnswers

ROPER MATH

WORDSCRAMBLE

4. tractor5. spurs6. halter

1. saddle2. truck3. buckle

USTRC JR. LOOPER EVENT LOCATOR

2 Red Rock Classic6 Oklahoma Championships8 West of the Ozarks Classic11 Western Colorado Championships5 West Texas Championships7 Florida Panhandle Championships

7,500 (weight carried by trailer) 60 (weight of each bale of hay)

= 125 (total bales)

1 Iowa Championships3 North Alabama Championships4 Red Desert Classic9 Lasso Del Norte12 Indiana Classic10 North Arkansas Classic

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Purina Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Q

Quicksilver Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

R

Ram Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Rattler Ropes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Red River Portable Arenas . . . . . . . . .124

Rimrock Spurs & Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Ritchie Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Rockin' R's Productions . . . . . . . . . . .154

Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . .3

Rodeo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Ropers Quick Rope Release . . . . . . . .132

Ropers Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Royal Horn Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Running P Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

S

Southwest Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Stanley Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Steer Crazy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Stinger Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Sweet Water County

Events Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

T

3H Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Texas Bar S Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Titan Trailer Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . .73

Tony Lama Boot Company . . . . . . . . .141

Triangle Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Tres Rios Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Tru Roping Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Tuley Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148, 149

U

USTRC Events:

Alabama Championships . . . . . . . . .182

Colorado Championships . . . . . . . . .181

Coushatta Championships . . . . . . . .179

Dally For Dinosaurs . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Iowa Championships . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Lasso Del Norte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Mountaineer Classic . . . . . . . . . . . .187

A

A Cut Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Albracht Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . .123

American Quarter Horse Association . . .75

Clinton Anderson

Down Under Horsemanship . . . . . . . .23

B

B & W Gooseneck Hitches . . . . . . . . . . .43

Brazos County Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

C

Cactus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Case IH Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Cates Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Cattle For Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Cavender's Boot City . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Choicehotels.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Classic Equine . . . . . . . . .22, 36-37, 115

Classic Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 61, 129

Clovis Livestock Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . .29

Computer Software for

Team Ropers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Corriente Saddle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Cowboy Classic Saddlery . . . . . . . . . .116

Cowboy Donuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Cowboy Event Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Crossfire Productions . . . . . . . . .151-153

D

D. J. Reveal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

E

Equibrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 117, 125

Equibrand / Cashel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

F

Fire It Up Productions . . . . . . . . .156, 157

Forty Plus Team

Roping Championships . . . . . . . . . . .138

Four Quarter Circle, LLC . . . . . . . . . . .116

G

Gist Silversmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Dub Grant Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Rickey Green Roping Video . . . . . . . . . .25

H

Hatco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Heel-O-Matic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Heritage Performance Gloves . . . . . . .196

Hot Heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

I

Invitational Team

Ropers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

J

JX2 Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Justin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

K

Kid Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

L

LCI Livestock Insurance Services . . . . . .29

L & H Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Lil Blue Heeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Lone Star Cowboy Church . . . . . . . . .147

Lucas Metal Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

M

M & R Roping Productions . . . . .142, 143

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino . . . . . . . . .15

Martin Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Mathews Land & Cattle Co. . . . .144, 145

Maynard Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Mortenson Silver & Saddles . . . . . . . .132

N

National Horsemen's Association . . . . .132

National Roper’s Supply . . . . . . . . .4, 133

National Team Roping League . . .134-137

O

Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School .133

P

Parma Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Roger Peters Livestock Insurers, Inc. . .132

Philipp Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Preifert Rodeo and Ranch Equipment. . .79

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

Nebraska Championships . . . . . . . .178

North Alabama Championships . . . .172

North Arkansas Classic . . . . . . . . . .170

Oklahoma Championships . . . . . . . .176

Red Desert Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

The Island Championships . . . . . . . .188

Turquoise Championships . . . . . . . . .184

Utah Championships . . . . . . . . . . . .180

West Ark Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Western Colorado Championships . . .169

USTRC Formats 2012 . . . . . . . . .189-192

USTRC Gold Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

USTRC

Membership Application . . . . . . . .49-51

USTRC Payout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-69

USTRC Regionals

Eastern Regional Finals . . . . . . . .56-57

Lonestar Regionals . . . . . . . . . . .64-65

Regional Entry Forms . . .59, 60, 66, 67

Regional Roping Format . . . . . . . . . .58

Southwest Regionals . . . . . . . . . .62-63

West Coast Regionals . . . . . . . . . .54-55

USTRC Roping Revolution . . . . . . . .52-53

USTRC Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

USTRC TRIAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

V

Viking Roping Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . .132

W

Western Horseman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Woodard Roping School . . . . . . . . . .127

World Series Events

Diamond T Ropings . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Mathews Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . . .167

T & N Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Tri-State Championships . . . . . . . . .164

World Series of Team Roping . .162-163

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