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USTRC Championship Results50 Oil Capital Stampede

56 Lasso Del Sol

64 South Georgia Classic

FEATURES8 Just the Way It Is by Ben Clements

10 USTRC Announcements

12 By the Numbers by John Findlay

16 Gold Plus Report by Shawn Vargas

20 Champions Profile

John E. DeFazio & Gary Campos

22 Top Tips with Rickey Green

24 Spydr — First of It’s Kind

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needed was a qualified time and the World Championshipwas theirs. Misfortune struck in the tenth round and theyreceived a no time. Did Martin throw a fit and have atantrum in the arena? No, it did not happen. I know he wasdisgusted and disappointed but he rode out of the arenawith his head held high. In my books he displayed themannerism of a true champion. He set a goal and hadperformed to the best of his ability. He set the plan in actionand executed it perfectly. He had nothing to be ashamed ofor to throw a fit about because he had done his part. Hemight have lost that battle but in the end he will win the war.That is the mark of a true champion.

On the flip side, Kollin was a freshman at the NFR. It washis first trip and he had accomplished a dream and a goaljust by being among the top 15 heelers in the world.However, that was not enough. He wanted more. In thefirst round of the NFR he roped a leg for partner NickSartain. He could have waivered and possibly fell flat on hisface. Kollin told his partner that he would not do that again.They took each steer they drew and used them perfectly.They caught every steer as fast as they could. In round eightSartain broke the barrier, but Kollin did not fail in his questto rope every steer by two feet. He just stepped up his game,came back and they roped the next steer in 3.9 seconds. Hewas a man on a mission and was not about to letopportunity pass him by. When the dust settled Kollin wasthe 2009 World Champion Heeler in the professional ranks of rodeo. He made a statement to the whole world that said, “Look at me.” Despite being young, he was very humbleand conducted himself like he was a professional and a true champion.

It does not matter whether you win or lose, being achampion comes from inside. We all have the ability to begood, but it is what is inside of us that makes us GREAT! Ifyou conduct yourself properly and do the best you can, youare a champion. Titles, trophies, and belt buckles do notmake you a champion. Learning how to illustrate what isinside you and to control yourself in every situation will,however, put you on top.

Focus on the good, take the bad in stride, and make thebest of every situation. Sometimes, you might lose the battlebut if you are persistent, confident, and keep a positiveattitude you are never a failure. Be the best you can be andnever let them see you sweat. Be a “look at me” personbecause you never know who is watching you and lookingup to you and that is just the way it is…..

Ben

FEBRUARY 2010

Idon’t know about you but I hit the ground running in2010. The holidays passed quickly, almost dream like, and now we are knocking down the second month of the

New Year. At the pace we are moving the Fourth of July is rightaround the corner. This year is upon us so make it the best itcan be.

Over the holidays I read a book called “Mind Gym” by Gary Mack. I highly recommend this book. Mack is a sportpsychologist, but the book is not just about sports, it is about life.

It doesn’t matter how much preparation we have, lifecomes at us fast and not always according to plan.Sometimes, this can be a cruel world we live in and it does notmatter who you are, how much money you make, or whereyou live. The thing we must remember is that in everysituation there are two sides; two ways to look at things. Wecan look at it as a “poor me” situation and we can soak in self-pity and make excuses, or we can look at each situation as anew challenge. We can meet that challenge head on andhandle it the best we can. Don’t settle for being a “poor me”person. Strive to be a “look at me” person.

A “look at me” person is someone who takes the bad withthe good and never quits trying. If the other team scores, don’tgive up—play up! A “look at me” person keeps their chin upand does whatever it takes to get the job done. A “look at me”person keeps their integrity and dignity no matter if they winor lose.

This philosophy brings to mind two individuals that arewell known in the team roping world. One is a veteran of thegame and has been around a long time and the other is a newkid on the block. I am referring to Martin Lucero and KollinVon Ahn. I don’t know these two guys extremely well, but I doknow them well enough to say that their actions certainlyspeak louder than words. They are both “look at me” guys!

Martin is one of the best heelers in the world. He has beenan icon in the team roping world for a long time. In fact, hereminds me of a classic fine wine because he just keepsgetting better with age. Martin has been to the NFR (NationalFinals Rodeo) many times but this year he had an outstandingyear and was in contention to finally win a PRCA (ProfessionalRodeo Cowboys Association) World Championship. He andpartner, Luke Brown, entered the NFR with a game plan tocatch every steer between 4.5 seconds and 5.4 seconds. Theystayed right on track and as they progressed through the 10thround it looked like they would emerge as World Champions.It all came down to one steer…the final steer. Basically, allthey had to do was catch the steer. It was almost as if all they

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Membership RenewalBe sure to get a receipt when

you pay for a membership at aroping. A valid receipt will serve asproof of membership until youreceive your membership card.

Flex EarningsEarnings that are allocated as a

direct result of winning a Regionalor National Shoot-Out position.Flex Earnings can be used at theroper’s discretion either at theRegional Finals or the NationalFinals and with a partner ofchoice. Flex Earnings do not carryover from season to season andtherefore expire at the end of eachseason. The USTRC will allocate$6,000 for a National Shoot-Out -$3,000 per partner. The USTRCwill allocate $2,000 for a RegionalShoot-Out - $1,000 per partner.

Applied EarningsWinnings acquired as a result

of placing at approved USTRCSanctioned and Affiliate events.Applied Earnings can be used atthe roper’s discretion either at theRegional Finals or the NationalFinals and with a partner ofchoice. Unused Applied Earningswill carry over from season toseason

Available EarningsThe sum of Flex Earnings and

Applied Earnings

The USTRC is awarding BonusFlex Earnings. They will show upin your profile after February 1,2010. Bonus Flex Earnings of$250/roper will be awarded in thefollowing divisions based on thefollowing scale:#15, #13, #12, #11 & #10151-250 teams – 7-10251-300 teams – 9-12301-400 teams – 11-15401 + teams – 13-20

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swing and the teamroping season isunderway. There havebeen some great eventsand everyone isenjoying the newchanges with theUSTRC. It is reallyexciting becauseFebruary is always agood month for ropingand the USTRC isexcited about the manyopportunities thatropers will have to earnUSTRC Flex Earnings.The Shoot-Out fund

right now is sitting at$160,000. That is a greatstart for 2010 and withcontinued growth andparticipation, USTRCmembers can expectanother record CinchUSTRC National Finalsof Team Roping. TheUSTRC NFTR is set forOctober 23-31, 2010, somake your plans now toattend. With a littlepreparation andplanning the NFTR isthe perfect vacationgetaway for the wholefamily, and who knows,you might emerge as aUSTRC NationalChampion.Check the schedule

and make your plans toget to a USTRC eventnear you so you canload up on USTRC FlexEarnings and share inyour part of the ever-growing USTRC Cinch National FinalsShoot-Out Fund.

Extended Payout - Back by Popular Demand!Effective January 18, 2010 USTRC will put

the extended payout back in the #9 and #8Pick/Draw divisions according to the followingscale:126-150 teams – 6-7 place – double entry fees151-200 teams – 6-7 Place – triple entry fees; 8-12 place- double entry fees

201-250 teams – 7-8 place – triple entry fees; 9-15 place – double entry fees

251-300 teams – 9-10 place – triple entry fees;11-15 place – double entry fees

301-400 teams – 11-12 place – triple entry fees;13-20 place – double entry fees

400+ teams – 13-15 place triple entry fees; 16-25 place – double entry fees

Big Change in the USTRCDouble Number Program.

Effective Immediately!There is no longer an extra charge for a pre-

approved double number. If the roper had anapproved double number from 2008 topresent, the charge is $100 for Gold Spur Card.Ropers that have already paid for apreapproved double number will be refunded.If the roper wants to request a double numberand is not preapproved, the processing fee is$40.

USTRC Opens Up the DRAW-In Option at AllSanctioned EventsDraw-In Option (For All Formats)Need a Partner? Try the USTRC’s New Draw-

In Option – It’s the ultimate Partner Finder.Pick or Draw any combination of partners.Ropers may draw into any of the following

divisions (#15-#9) provided they meet theminimum classification requirements.

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BY JOHN FINDLAYby theNNUUMMBBEERRSS

Random Statistics fromOctober’s Cinch National FinalsThere are so many fascinating

figures thrown out by the hugeCinch National Finals of Team

Roping that it is not easy to choose whatmay be of interest to ropers. I enjoygetting feedback from ropers about whatthey would like to see in this column, infact I encourage it. If there are anyparticular facets of the Finals or justUSTRC team roping in general that youwould like to know about and they canbe gleaned from the type of statisticsyou read monthly in this column, let meknow. Suggestions can be emailed to meat [email protected]. This month, forexample, I am going to show you Finalsstatistics in several captivating Tablesand Charts. We will be exploring the

number of teams entered at the Finalsby division, the percent of ropersearning a profit based on how manytimes ropers entered and the percentageof ropers that entered as headers only,heelers only and both heading andheeling. It is sort of a smorgasbord oftempting team roping tidbits. O.K., let’sget started with Chart 1.

There were nineteen separate ropingsat the 2009 National Finals and here theyare shown by the total number of teamsin each of those divisions in Chart 1. Thisyear’s Finals, while not quite as large as‘08, still attracted over 7,400 teams. The

chart compares the number of teams bydivision for both 2008 and 2009. Icovered this category last month buthere is a quick recap. The single largestdivision at the Finals was the #10Preliminary with 627 teams comparedwith 781 teams in 2008. The #10 Prelim istypically the largest division at the Finalsand has been for the last several years.The #9 Preliminary was second largest in‘09 while the #11 Prelim was third. Thesetwo switched places from ‘08 to ‘09 asthe #11 Prelim was second largest in‘08.The Shoot-Out ropings ranged from217 teams in the #8 to 488 in the #10. The

CHART 1 - USTRC ‘08-’09 National Finals Number of Teams by Division

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#9 Shoot-Out grew themost, from 278 teams to403, a striking 45%increase. Obviously, the #9Division had an expandingshare of ropers at this year’sfinals, a development thatbares watching.

You can see just howmuch each division grewor shrank in Table 1,“Number of Teams ByDivision Sorted By %Change 2008 to 2009”. As Idiscussed last month, allexcept the #15 Shoot-Outgrew in size from ‘08 to ‘09.The #9 Preliminary was thePrelim that shrank theleast while the #15 shrankthe most. In general, theupper divisions showedthe most losses while thelower divisions sufferedthe least, usually holdingtheir own or showingincreases. This is adevelopment that will bearwatching as well to see if itis just a one time event or

a trend that will continue. The fact thatthis year’s Cinch Finals was not reallytypical, due to the economy and the newFlex Earnings program, I don’t think weshould rush to any judgments here.

Chart 2, “Number of Ropers by theNumber of Times They Entered”, showsjust that, counting the ropers entered atthe ‘09 Cinch Finals by the number oftimes they entered and comparing thatto last year. Ropers that entered twotimes at the Finals were the mostnumerous – 853 ropers or 22.9% of the total. Second, with 663 ropers(17.8%) were those that entered onlyonce. That percentage was the same aslast year so if these two years are anyindication, right at one in six ropers whocome to the Finals only enter once. Outof curiosity, I checked to see what typeof roping these “one time entered”ropers entered. 38.3% entered aPreliminary, 45.1% entered a Shoot-Outand 16.6% were in one of the specialtyropings (Gold Plus, Century or CruelGirl). The percentages for entries in eachof those types of ropings for the entireFinals were as follows: Preliminary -41.5%, Shoot-Out - 39.6% and Specialty -18.9%. Overall, more ropers were


# of Teams %

Division 2009 2008 Change

TABLE 1Number of Teams By Division

Sorted By % Change 2008 to 2009

#9 Shoot-Out 403 278 45.0%

#11 Shoot-Out 468 347 34.9%

#10 Shoot-Out 488 392 24.5%

#8 Shoot-Out 271 219 23.7%

#13 Shoot-Out 460 381 20.7%

#12 Shoot-Out 415 369 12.5%

Cruel Girl 216 220 -1.8%

#15 Shoot-Out 372 381 -2.4%

Century 277 307 -9.8%

#9 Preliminary 581 668 -13.0%

#10 Gold Plus 427 528 -19.1%

Roper US Open 59 73 -19.2%

#10 Preliminary 627 781 -19.7%

#12 Preliminary 463 597 -22.4%

Open Preliminary 157 204 -23.0%

#11 Preliminary 554 723 -23.4%

#12 Gold Plus 483 634 -23.8%

#13 Preliminary 408 559 -27.0%

#15 Preliminary 293 418 -29.9%

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CHART 2 - Number of Ropers by the Number of Times They Entered


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entered in the Preliminaries than theShoot-Outs but of those that enteredonly once at the Finals, more wereentered in the Shoot-Outs. It appearsthat even just one Shoot-Out spot wasenough to lure ropers to OKC making itworth the trip.

Table 2 takes the Chart of how manytimes ropers entered at the Finals andstretches it a little further bydetermining how the number of times aroper entered affected how well he orshe did in earning a profit. But beforediscussion, it would probably be best todefine what I mean by “profit” in thisTable. It is a simple calculation. For theNational Finals both years, I took theamount of cash each roper that enteredwon (not including prizes) andsubtracted the amount of money each

paid in entry fees. Ifthat sum was a positivenumber, that roper was“in the black” and hadearned a “profit”. On theother hand, if the sum

was negative, that roper was “in the red”or had suffered a loss. For this Table, Iincluded those whose sum was zero or“broke even” as making a profit. In thebusiness community this profit wouldbe more aptly called a “gross profit”.Each one of you will have to figure inany other “business related” expenses(e.g. travel, hotel, hay, etc) you may haveincurred and add back prize values todetermine your “net profit”. At leastthose of you who are calling this a“hobby” to the IRS should figure it thisway. The rest of you can just count yourchickens or your chuck holes,depending on the outcome.

Comparing column one to columntwo in Table 2, “Number of TimesEntered” to “Number of Ropers Entered‘09”, you will notice that there is a

“inverse correlation” between “timesentered” and “ropers entered”. That is,the greater the number of entries, theless the number of ropers who enter,which is only natural. If every roper wasindependently wealthy, this “inversecorrelation” would not be so correlated.But all ropers are not independentlywealthy. Therefore, the“Enter Up”quotient is directly correlated to the“Money in Jeans” quotient. Ropers withmore (in their jeans) enter more, roperswith less, enter less. Hopefully, we arestill on the same page here. The nextcolumn lists the number of ropersentered in ‘08 for comparison purposes.The two columns after that are thepercent of ropers who entered in each ofthe “number of times entered”categories for ‘09 and ‘08 respectively.

The trend of the percentage of ropersentering “X” number of times remainedfairly constant from ‘08 to ‘09. That is,ropers at the Finals are fairly consistentin the number of times they enter,regardless of the year. The variationsthat existed were slight. There were threeblips in the trend line, in the “Entered 2Times”, “Entered 6 Times” and in the“Entered 10 Times”, where in Chart 2you will notice the yellow 2009 verticalbar is longer than the red 2008 verticalbar in each of those categories. I reallyhave no idea why that would be. If youdo, let me know. But suffice it to say, the“Number of Times Entered” trend showsa pattern of entering that does notchange much, year to year.

Why competing at the NationalFinals is such a good value

What is also fairly consistent is thepercentage of each of those “TimesEntered” categories that profit each year.What Table 2 shows is that the moretimes you enter, the more likely you areto earn a profit. At the low end of the“Times Entered” column, you can seethat percent earning a profit is less than10% in 2009 for those entering three orless times. However, those enteringmore than three times all earned a profitof 10% or more, 37% for those whoentered 13 to 14 times. Now don’t get mewrong. I am not encouraging you toenter 13-14 times because of the greaterchance for a profit, the fact remains that63% of those that entered 13-14 timeslost money. You’ve got to understand the

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# of # of # of % of % of % %Times Ropers Ropers Ropers Ropers Earning Earning

Entered Entered Entered Entered Entered Profit Profit

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TABLE 2Number of Ropers by the Number of Times They Entered

and % Earning a Profit

1 663 666 17.8% 17.8% 2.7% 3.9%

2 853 810 22.9% 19.8% 5.3% 5.6%

3 551 594 14.8% 15.3% 8.2% 12.6%

4 440 476 11.8% 12.3% 10.2% 10.3%

5 330 374 8.8% 9.5% 13.6% 11.5%

6 276 244 7.4% 6.5% 14.5% 16.8%

7 182 223 4.9% 5.6% 18.7% 18.8%

8 103 150 2.8% 3.9% 14.6% 17.3%

9 98 106 2.6% 2.3% 21.4% 20.8%

10 79 62 2.1% 2.0% 21.5% 25.8%

11-12 95 98 2.5% 2.1% 20.0% 26.5%

13-14 43 52 1.2% 1.7% 37.2% 25.0%

15+ 19 42 0.5% 1.1% 21.1% 35.7%

3732 3897 100.0% 100.0% 9.8% 11.3%

Percentage of Entries by Roping TypePreliminary Shoot-Out Specialty

Entered once 38.3% 45.1% 16.6%

Overall 41.5% 39.6% 18.9%


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USTRC

GGOOLLDDPPLLUUSS

by Shawn Vargas

WHello Team Ropers,

ith several events under ourbelt, the 2010 season is wellunderway. The new Elite

TRIAD system has been implemented fora month now and its impact has beenmore than positive. For the most part,we’re happy with the format changesimplemented for the 2010 season. TheUSTRC will continue to monitor thefeedback from ropers on these issuesand make some adjustments along theway based on their input. The changesthe USTRC made to the payout havemade a noticeable difference. If youhaven’t had a chance to attend asanctioned event this year, take a look atthe results from ones already held. TheAverage payouts have been outstanding!There are upcoming events scheduled all

over the United States. Be sure to checkout the event calendar in this issue or goonline to www.ustrc.com. The USTRC has made some unique

and exciting changes this year and theopportunity for team ropers isunbelievable. Due to so much feedbackfrom ropers one change taking place isthat the USTRC is going to put theextended payout back into the #9 and #8Divisions. You have spoken and we arelistening. Another exciting revision is thefact that you may draw into any divisionfrom the #15 through the #9. Providedyou meet the minimum classificationrequirement you may pick or draw anycombination of partners. (See the formatsection in the back of this issue forcomplete new details) Because of this, it

is crucial you check the posted list at theevents. If your name is highlighted onthe sheets that means you’ve been drawnan extra run and must go to the officebefore you compete. I think you willreally enjoy this feature as it is theultimate partner finder.We have had some great ropings up

to this point and I really want tocongratulate the winners. Clay Myersand Rocky Ross teamed up to win the OilCapital Stampede Gold Plus Division.They earned $2,724, and trophy Gistbuckles along with a Gold Plus NationalShoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings for catching four steers in 31.07seconds. Over New Years we had twogreat events and my hat’s off to Sid Wardand Paul Freed for earning a first-placefinish at the Lasso Del Sol. They caughtfour steers in 33.23 seconds and earnedan amazing $20,000 in cash, trophy GistGold spurs and a USTRC Gold PlusShoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. In Perry, Georgia at the SouthGeorgia Classic the Draw-In option cameinto play. Jason Strickland didn’t have apartner and used the new option to drawa partner. It paid off extremely well.Strickland drew Darren Burns, and theyended up winning the event. Theycaught four steers in 30.99 seconds andearned $2,840, trophy Gist buckles andUSTRC Gold Plus Shoot-Outs worth

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Clay Myers teamed up with fellow Oklahoma roper, Rocky Ross to take home the Gold Plus championship at the Oil Capital Stampede. They won theroping with a four head total of 31.07 seconds and took home $2,724 in cash, Trophy Gist buckles and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings.

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$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.I hope your New Year is off to a

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Home-state roper, Jason Strickland and heeler Darren Burns, Sr. from Florida took home $2,840 in cash, Trophy Gist bucklesand a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings after winning the Gold Plus roping at the South GeorgiaChampionships with a four head total of 30.99 seconds.

Idaho roper, Sid Ward teamed up with Paul Freed from Utah at the Lasso Del Sol in Arizonato win big. The duo won the Gold Plus roping with a four head total of 33.23 seconds to win

$20,000 in cash, Trophy Gist Gold spurs and a Gold Plus National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings.

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o come back as the third high teamgoing into the short go round of the#12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out at the

Cinch USTRC National Finals of TeamRoping is quite an achievement. Thataccomplishment in and of itself issomething to be very proud of.

The #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out is anawesome roping to say the least, butmore than that, the #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out at the NFTR is an awesomeexperience. Texas team ropers, HippieSanchez and Coby Oliver had done wellgoing into the short go round. They hadroped consistently and used every steerto the fullest. They had made greatstrides and they were quite pleased athow things had come together. NeitherSanchez nor Oilver were greedy men andthey were delighted with how thingsshaped up going into the short go round.

The roping was a great roping withgreat cattle and just over one secondseparated the top twenty teams.Everyone wanted part of the action. Firstplace would take home $57,700 and youcouldn’t help but think about the 2009Dodge Ram Truck and the Case IHFarmall Tractor in the prize line for the#12 Gold Plus. Sanchez and Oliver knewthat however things ended up they hadroped well.

Mike and Hannah White, the fifthhigh team back, stayed focused and ontrack and posted a time of 8.27 in theshort go round to take the lead. Sanchezand Oliver watched as the fourth highteam back failed to make a qualified runand both of them knew they had to usethe steer they had drawn. It had beentheir goal the entire day to make thebest of what they had. It was indicativeof their experience as ropers. They hadroped that way all day long and therewas no reason to change the game planat this point in time.

When they rode into the box to taketheir short round steer they were already

almost assured a paycheck of $28,900and Gist Championship buckles. Theyboth knew they could live with that andit was a good place to be.

When the chute gates clanged thepair was right on track; nothing new,nothing different, just roping like theyhad roped all day. When the pair posteda time of 7.35 they took the lead in theAverage with two teams left to rope. Allthe pieces had come together for thepair. They were more than satisfied.

As they rode out the back gate at theOklahoma State Fairgrounds arena bothmen were very excited with how thingshad unfolded. Two teams left and thatwas okay. Both ropers were first timersat the USTRC National Finals so theydidn’t have any gripes. They hadnothing to prove. They had roped well.

Unexpectedly, Sanchez and Oliverwere being paged to come back into thearena. Neither of them could quite graspwhat had happened. As it turned out thetop two remaining teams coming backin the short go round failed to moveSanchez and Oliver. They wereannouncing that Sanchez and Oliverhad just won the #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out at the 2009 Cinch USTRC NationalFinals of Team Roping.

“I don’t even know how it allhappened,” Sanchez said struggling forwords. “I was just overwhelmed. It justhappened. I just don’t know how.”

“We didn’t even watch the last tworuns,” Oliver commented. “We rode outthe back to get our ropes, very satisfiedwith how we had ended up. We both justwanted to catch and we drew well in theshort go so it all worked out.”

As the pair rode around the arena ina victory lap points were being countedto determine who would drive home the2009 Dodge Ram Truck and who wouldtake the Case IH Tractor.

“It seemed like things just suddenlygot out of control,” Sanchez saidemotionally fighting back tears. “I couldn’teven believe it when they said I had wonthe truck. I was content with just placingthird in the roping. It never even enteredmy mind that I might have been incontention for the truck or the tractor.”

Oliver, attending his first NationalFinals, felt he and Sanchez did amazinglywell. “I didn’t care about doing anythingbut getting everything caught. I wanted tocatch and just have a good time. I didn’teven have a clue I had won the tractor.”

The events that transpired duringthe #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out ropingwas life changing for both Sanchez andOliver. Who would have thought twoquiet, reserved kind of guys who justroped to have a good time would fallunder the category—And then therewas one; the 2009 #12 Gold Plus Shoot-Out Champions—Texas Team RopersHippie Sanchez and Coby Oiver! n

And Then There Was OneBy Melinda Clements

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championsPPRROOFFIILLEE And Then There Was One

by Melinda Clements

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t comes in handy living down the road from each other. Infact, that may have been the key for Stephenville, Texasteam ropers, John DeFazio and Gary Campos. About two

miles separate the pair and that is just about the rightdistance to get your horse good and warmed up to practice.Practice also may be the main reason nerves didn’t enter intotheir roping. The pair exhibited a cool, calm and collectedaura of confidence as they held the number one spot goinginto the short go round of the # 9 Shoot-Out at the 2009 CinchUSTRC National Finals of Team Roping held in OklahomaCity in October.

“I wasn’t all that nervous,” Campos said. “We rope all thetime. In fact anytime John gives me a call I am more than readyto rope.” A huge grin covered his face.

“Practice helps us stay focused,” DeFazio explained. “You haveto work hard and stay on track. You always have to pay attention.”

Evidently the pair were right on track as they watched theshort go round unfold in the #9 Shoot-Out. As the high teamback coming into the short go round the pair knew exactlywhat they had to do and how they were going to do it. The pairlikes to rope and more than that they enjoy it almost beyonddescription. It is something they take pleasure in and it issomething they consistently work at.

“I just tell you the short go round got very tough,” DeFaziosaid. “There were a lot of good times.” It was, indeed, a verytight roping but DeFazio and Campos held on. The pair neededa time of 11.66 to take the lead away from the fifth high team ofBrett Lowrie and Wayne Weeks. DeFazio was shooting for hisfirst USTRC saddle so the pair wanted everything right and inplace. Amazingly so nerves never really became an issue and ifthere was pressure you couldn’t tell by looking. It all cametogether through a habitual process of an effective edge as thepair rode into the box to rope their final steer.

The pair had counted down twenty-nine teams comingback in the short go round. With a four head average at stakethe pair were looking at an awesome prize line of MartinChampionship saddles, a payout of $395.400, Tony LamaBoots, Gist Gold Championship buckles and Western HorsemanFramed Collector’s Prints.

#9 SHOOT-OUT2009 USTRC

National Champions

John E. DeFazio Gary Campos

The music was pumped and the announcer had givensome sound advice.

“Get them straight and get them tight,” said the USTRCannouncer. That just so happened to be right up DeFazio andCampos’ alley. It was the way they practiced and theypracticed all the time.

As the pair settled into the box they knew everything theyneeded to know and the whole thing fell into place almost bysecond nature. When the flag came down on their run in theshort go round the pair posted an 8.99 to take the win in the#9 Shoot-Out at the Cinch National Finals of Team Roping.DeFazio had, indeed, captured his first USTRC saddle and thepair pocketed $98,000. What an exuberant feeling!

“You have to understand everyone has to pay their dues inthis sport,” Campos commented. “When it comes to teamroping you have to keeping grinding away and of all thingsyou never ever give up.”

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John E. DeFazio and Gary Campos at the USTRC2009 Cinch National Finals in Oklahoma City.

The pair had capitalized on their practice time and theirfamiliarity with how they would react in any given situation.It had paid off in a sweet rendition to a tune they both feltdeep inside. Their experience in the practice pen had provedto be invaluable time spent. They had handled the nerve partof the roping with class and finesse and they had coveredtheir bases. Their manner had been cool, collected, on trackand certainly unruffled. There is a certain winning edge thatcomes about when all the I’s are dotted and the T’s crossed.When you have done your homework and trained your

reactions then it stays a roping game and doesn’t become amind game. Campos and DeFazio had taken away the “mind”issue and inserted a roping issue. One thing was for certainthe pair could rope. They had capitalized on their ability andsmothered the “nerve factor.” No wonder the roping hadbeen a crowd pleaser and no wonder some younger ropersshould be paying closer attention.

After all, when the dust cleared and the numbers werecounted And then there was one; the 2009 #9 Shoot-OutChampions—John DeFazio and Gary Campos! n

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Rickey Greenwith

Don’t Be A Weenie Dogt helps so much when you train a horse if he hasa good attitude. But, what I think is even more

important is that your horse has to be built to dothe job. When I used to train horses in the early 90’s,

someone would bring me a horse that was lowerin the withers than the hips and tell me they wanted meto smooth out his rough stop. I bought a little buckskinone time that was built like that, and it took some workbut I did finally get him to use his hind end. The badnews, however, was as soon as he did, he started comingup sore in the hocks and stifles. You see, he wasn’t builtto stop smooth with his hind end up under himself.Most of the time, when horses are built downhill, theyare too straight in the hind legs to get up underthemselves. When you do find the right combination ofbit and horsemanship to gather these horses up, theirbodies give out.

If you take a look at Photo 1 of the buckskin, you will see anexample of what you don’t want in aroping horse. This horse is builtdownhill. He also has a long back andhe is straight in the hind legs. This horseis gentle, has a great attitude, butcannot do the job of team roping. Whenyou head on this type of horse, hecan’t gather up to take hold of asteer in the corner. The only wayhe will work is on slow cattle soyou can widen out and just rollaround the corner withoutslowing up too much. Whenheeling, he runs by the cornerbecause he can’t get down tosquare up. Could I make himwork? Yes, and I have. But itwouldn’t be too long before hewould be crippled. I took thishorse to the USTRC Finals to do asaddle seminar, and you wouldnot believe how many people said

Photo 1

Photo 2

what a cute horse he was and asked if he was for sale. Forone thing, he is not my horse, but because he is buckskin,people could not see his build. If he was brown, they wouldhave said, “Where did you get that weenie dog?”

That’s when I started thinking about this article, a wayto help people from getting in a mess buying horses thatwill never make it. In Photo 2, you see a filly that we raised.

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We bought a mare that had this filly in her belly, andshe can really run. You can see how she is builtdownhill as well. She is not as straight in the hindend as the buckskin, but her first move when you goto slow her down is to lower her front end. I believethat a lot of the cutting-bred horses are built like thisbecause they don’t have to get going very fast. Theycan drop down in the front end. But in team roping,it’s a killer if your horse’s front end drops out. In thebarrel racing at the NFR this year was a similarlybuilt horse that would come to a barrel, drop its frontend and swing its butt out. It’s the same thing myfilly wants to do when I make the corner heeling. If Iwas to really try to make a great heel horse out of thisfilly, I would probably blow out her hind end becauseshe is not built to rope on.Sometimes you can make a decent head horse out

of some of these horses if you just go to jackpots, butyou’ll never make a great one even if the mind iswilling. I believe you need a horse that’s at least levelfrom butt to wither, with a good back and leg underthe belly and built with his hind end up under


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Travis Tryan won three rounds using the Spydr at the 2009 WNFR.

ount them – one, two, three, four, andfive. Yea! 5-strands woven

around an inner core to makeup the all new Spydr rope from ClassicRope Company. It has been almost adecade since 4-strand ropes exploded inthe team roping market giving ropers anoption aside from traditional 3 strands.Now get ready for the next generation.The new Spydr, 5-Strand rope is here torock the team roping world!

Keeping an innovative and industry-changing idea under wrap is no easy

task, but somehow the folks at ClassicRope did it. The first prototype wasmade early in 2009 and the final designevolved as it was tested throughout thesummer and fall months.

The Spydr hit the world stage inDecember at the 2009 Wrangler NationalFinals Rodeo where Travis Tryan, DerrickBegay, and Jo Jo Lemond used it to winfive out of the ten rounds and a healthyshare of the total purse.

“This rope is so fast it is amazing, andyou can still feel your tip,” said Travis

Tryan. “It (Spydr) has no bounce at alland it really fits my style. And, I think itwill fit a lot of other ropers as well.”

Feedback from Classic’s pro teamspawned the idea for the 5-strand Spydr.According to Classic Rope’s, GeorgeMcQuain, “We kept getting requests forsomething different. Our pros asked us todesign a lighter handling rope with morebody, less bounce, and a weighted tip.”

“As soon as I swung it, I said this willbe me,” said Tryan who was looking for arope that would keep up with his world

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champion style. Team roping continues to evolve

and become more fine tuned over timeas ropers practice hard to shaveprecious seconds off the clock.Innovations in rope making technologyhave arguably helped facilitate positivechanges in the sport. The introductionof the 5 strand Spydr is truly anadvancement for the sport of teamroping and a continuation of Classic’squest to make a better product andhelp ropers improve their game. n

Jo Jo Lemond won the opening round of the WNFR rodeo with a 4.3 second run, as well as placing second in the ninth round with a 3.4 second run, thesecond fastest time ever recorded at the rodeo.

WNFR Round 1 WinnerJo Jo Lemond - 4.3 seconds

WNFR Round 9Jo Jo Lemond placed second witha 3.4 second run (second fastest

time ever at the WNFR)

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The new 5-strand Spydr was introduced atthe 2009 WNFR in Las Vegas, Nevada. Betweenheaders Travis Tryan, Derrick Begay and Jo JoLemond, they won 5 out of 10 rounds at therodeo and the Spydr helped these cowboys takehome a total of $134,764 in cash.

Derrick Begay roped his seventh round steer in 3.6 seconds using the Spydr to win the round at the 2009 WNFR.

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HORSEHEALTH

Squamous Cell Carcinoma is themost common tumor of theeyelids and tissue surrounding the

eye in horses. It often appears asulcerated sores of the eyelid skin or asred, thickened tissue inside the eyelidsand surrounding the eye. Tumors can

range in size from small ulcers to completeinvolvement of the tissues of the globe. It is locallyinvasive and will metastasize to the local lymph

nodes and on rare occasion to the thoraciccavity. It has a much higher occurrence indraft breeds, appaloosas and paints and pink skin is a predisposing factor to thedevelopment of the tumor.

Treatments include surgical excision,cryotherapy, intralesional chemotherapyand laser surgery. Treatment choice isbased on the size, location, visual statusof the eye and if the tumor hasmetastasized. If possible, surgicalexcision is the treatment of choice, butoften is limited by the tumor location

and size. Laser ablation of the tumor offerstreatment to many horses that surgicalexcision would not be possible in. Often

times, if the tumor is highlyinvasive, the best treatment isenucleation of the affectedeye. Chemotherapy andcryotherapy have been usedwith some success and offer aless invasive alternative tosurgery; however, the successof a long term cure with thesetreatments is not as good if

the tumor can be removed completely bysurgery or laser.

Periocular Squamous Cell Carcinomaby Dr KlotzPractitioner and Owner of Legacy Equine Medical and Surgical Centre

A squamous cellcarcinoma on thethird eyelid of ahorse

Squamous CellCarcinoma is morecommon in horsewith pink skin

Pink pigmentedskin around theeye of a horsebefore a tattoo

The same eyeof the horse

after a tattoo

Born in Emporia, KS, Dr Klotz attendedOklahoma State University, received his Bachelorof Science degree in Physiology in 1992, andreceived his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicinedegree in 1996.

Before starting Legacy Equine Centre, heworked nine years for a surgery referral practiceas the staff surgeon. He performed manyemergency surgeries including colic surgery andCaesarian sections. He also performed manyelective surgeries including arthroscopy,correction of angular and flexural limbdeformities in foals, and internal fixation offractures. He left that practice to forge ahead inthe equine medical and surgical direction of hischoice. He is now a practitioner and owner ofLegacy Equine Medical and Surgical Centre.

Dr Klotz’s primary practice interests aresports medicine, lameness of performancehorses and diagnostic imaging. His abilities forproducing radiographic and ultrasound imagesare recognized by his peers for excellence.

Dr Klotz has attended and completed the ASIFbasic and advanced courses in fracture repair.

He is an active member of AAEP, AVMA,OVMA, AND ISELP.

About the Author

One thing that can be done to help preventsquamous cell carcinoma from developing is tattooingof the pink skin of the eyelids in paints and appaloosas.Many horses of these breeds will have areas devoid ofthe normal dark protective pigment in the skin.Without the pigment melanin, the pink skin is muchmore sensitive to ultraviolet radiation in the sunlightwhich leads to the development of the cancer.Tattooing of this pink skin with black ink provides apermanent artificial pigmentation to protect the eyeand adjacent skin in theory. This technique has becomepopular in recent years and clinical impressions arepositive; however, there has not been any long termstudies done yet that will truly prove the benefits.

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Afew years ago a blood test to detectpregnancy in cows becamecommercially available with

technology developed by Dr. Garth Sassarat the University of Idaho. He founded acompany called BioTracking and created ablood test called BioPRYN in whichpregnancy can be detected in cows.Starting with his laboratory at Moscow,Idaho, there are now more than 15 affiliatelaboratories in the U.S. and Canada thathandle the blood samples.

BioTracking has now introduced acommercially available blood test formares that can detect pregnancy with a high degree of accuracyany time between 70 days post-breeding and two weeks beforefoaling. According to Jeremy Howard, sales manager atBioTracking, scientists at University of Idaho were working on thisequine test since early Spring of 2008 and made it available laterin the Fall of the same year. “In the first two months we did about200 tests. At that point, about 80 percent of the samples were sentby veterinarians,” says Howard. Some breeders draw bloodthemselves and send in the samples, but the average horse ownerhas the veterinarian draw the blood and send it to the lab.

This is an ELISA test (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assaytest) that looks for estrogen molecules. There are three majorestrogen molecules (steroid hormones) that play a role inreproduction in mammals—estradiol, estrone and estriol. Onecombination form of estrone is estrone sulfate, and one source ofthis hormone is the fetus/placenta. The fetoplacental unitproduces high concentrations of estrone sulfate that appear inthe blood and urine of a pregnant mare.

Estrone sulfate concentration is very low in blood serum ofgeldings, stallions and non-pregnant mares. Research in pregnantmares in 1991 showed that during the first month of pregnancythe blood level of this estrogen conjugate is below 5 ng/mL, thenrises between days 38 and 42. This rise is due to estrogenproduced by the corpus luteum in the mare’s ovary, which isstimulated by another hormone produced by the fetalmembranes. This coincides with development of endometrialcups that facilitate placental attachment to the uterus. Theestrone sulfate concentration in blood plasma gradually increasesto a high level (12 n/mL of plasma) by day 70 of gestation. Fromthat time onward, the hormone concentration continues toincrease and remains significantly higher than in non-pregnantmares. When evaluating a blood sample, mares with aconcentration above 8 to 10 ng/mL are considered pregnant andthose with lower levels are reported as not pregnant.

Blood samples are usually taken from the jugular vein, sincethis is an easy place to collect the 2 cc necessary for the test.Samples can definitively determine pregnancy any time after 70days, but a sample taken two weeks or closer to foaling may notbe reliable, since estrone sulfate levels may drop during this time.If the level is high, the mare is still pregnant, but a low level doesnot necessarilymean she isn’t.

Bloodsamples shouldbe collectedinto a “red top”vial, andrefrigeratedafter collectionuntil sent to thelab, but icepacks or coolpacks are not

New Blood Test to Detect Pregnancy in MaresBy Heather Smith Thomas

Dr. Garth Sassar at theUniversity of Idaho createda new blood test that can

detect pregnancy in maresin very early stages.



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required during shipment. “At thispoint we are only running the horsetests one day a week, and report theresults back by phone, e-mail, fax or mail,” says Howard. The cost is $25 per test.

Some horse owners may choose to do the blood test rather than havetheir veterinarian perform anultrasound, just because the bloodtest is cheaper and easier. “But,veterinarians often do an earlyultrasound, which can detectpregnancy in mares much earlier thanthe blood test,” says Howard. Mostowners want to see if the mare ispregnant or can still be rebred thatseason if she’s not, or make sure she is

not carrying twin embryos—since one can be terminated at anearly stage and help ensure a successful pregnancy for theremaining embryo.

“Then, many owners/veterinarians choose to use the bloodtest after that for routine monitoring instead of ultrasound everytwo weeks or once a month to check on the health status of thefetus and pregnancy,” says Howard. The blood test is simpler and

less expensive than repeated ultrasound and can give a clue as to theviability of the fetus.

The fetus is the main source of estrone sulfate. A normalconcentration of estrone sulfate indicates that the fetus is healthyand viable. But if the plasma level of this hormone declines to lowerthan normal, this means the fetus is stressed or dead. Thus the bloodtest can help monitor fetal health and viability.

“The blood test can let you know what’s going on with the fetus.Breeders may use the blood test as a means of fetal monitoring,rather than having the veterinarian come so often or having to loadthe mare to take her to the clinic for the ultrasound. They may havethe veterinarian draw blood if he/she happens to be at the farm or ifthey have to take the mare to the clinic for some other reason,” saysHoward. And some owners take blood samples themselves for thisperiodic monitoring.

“So far, most of our samples have come from a diagnostic lab orveterinarians. We just send results back and they interpret the resultsthemselves; regarding fetal health and viability. I think this is how themajority of the tests will be used,” he says, though some smallbreeders who are not doing intensive monitoring of pregnant maresmay use this test just to find out if a mare is pregnant.

This test is used by some veterinarians to discover whether ahorse is a cryptorchid. “We are one of the first commercial labs tooffer this kind of testing. The test for cryptochid status was developedat UC-Davis in the 1980s, checking for estrone sulfate,” he says.

“Better safe than sorry.” “You can never be too careful.” These are two of myfavorite clichés. Suffice it to say that as far as I’m concerned, Murphy’s Lawis as enduring a law of the universe as Newton’s Law of Gravity,what goes up

must come down, just like whatever can go wrong, will, and in the next severalinstallments of this series, I may just make you as paranoid as I am.

When I talk to potential clients about insuring their horses for the first time, theexplanation many give for not having previously looked into purchasing a policy isthat “he’s just been with us at home so we never worried about it, but we’ve moved sonow he’s going to be at a boarding barn,” “he’s just starting competing this year so wethought it was time,” or some variation of those themes.

Better Safe…By Amy J. Daum

It’s understandable to think that whileyour horse is under your watchful eye and/orhasn’t yet started traveling and competingthat he’s relatively safe. But as I, and manyinsurance claims adjusters can tell you, therisk is higher than you think.

The Dangers of Turn-outIn my opinion, proper turn-out is almost

as essential to a horse’s well being as hay andwater. Since the days of the first horse, thesecreatures have been designed to be on themove almost continually, covering miles ofground a day, while at the same timeconstantly grazing. But let’s face it, whileturn-out is vitally important to a horse’sphysical and psychological health, at thesame time it’s probably the most dangerouspart of your horse’s day. Here’s why…

Peer PressureHorses are very social creatures, meant to

live in a herd and interact. Group turn-outallows them to nuzzle, play, band together toswat flies, and groom each other, in otherwords, just be horses. Unfortunately it alsoallows them time to kick and bite each other,yank on each other’s halters or blankets andchase each other into, through, or overfences, in other words, just be horses.

So, if you decide to turn your horse outwith a group, or even just one other horse,

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what amounts to thousands of times, it’seasy to get complacent.

First and foremost, if at all possible,please lead just one horse at a time. Iknow this can be inconvenient,especially when you’ve got to get severalhorses to paddocks located in thehinterlands, but an extra ten minutes isa small price to pay to avoid a majoraccident. Even the most placid creaturecan spook, and considering the herdinstinct, if one spooks so does the other, and then you become a humanwishbone, at which point you may have to let go of one (or both) horses,not to mention possibly face a day inthe ER having your shoulder put

back where it belongs.But, before you can take that trip to the nearest orthopedist,

you’ll have to deal with probably the most dangerous ofdomesticated animals, the loose horse. If you’re lucky, he’ll headto the barn. If you’re luckier he’ll get there without mowing downanyone or anything in the process, and without injuring himself.

If you’re unlucky he’ll take a turn too sharp and fall or gallopover nasty footing and come up with a suspensory or tendoninjury. If you’re unluckier, he’ll bolt blindly for the nearest publicroad and into the path of an unsuspecting driver. This scenario isfar too common and rarely has a good outcome; for the horse, thevehicle, its driver and occupants or the horse’s owner and/or theowner or manager of the facility, who will likely be facing aserious lawsuit.

That said, I am a realist and understand that the “it won’thappen to me” mentality is a normal part of the human

keep the following in mind. First, there should bea reasonable ratio of space to horses; the lesshorses and more space, the better. This allowsthose who might not get along to find enoughroom to avoid each other.

Second, be careful of personality clashes. Forexample, turning two bossy mares out together isjust asking for trouble, as is matching up twomischievous, playful geldings. The former couldlikely injure each other while trying to determinewho will be queen bee, while the latter might notknow when too much is too much. Your best bet is to keep dominant personalities to aminimum, and to match exuberant youngsterswith a solid, steadying influence, an oppositesattract sort of scenario.

Third, if at all possible make sure decentgrazing is available. I realize that this is not possible year roundand may not be an option at all in certain parts of the countrywhere sand lots are the norm, but if you do live in an area wheregrazing is available, make sure it is as good as possible, otherwiseyour horses may go looking elsewhere, such as on the other sideof your fencing, which could result in injuries either from thefencing itself or by breaking through it and getting loose.

But let’s think positive. You’ve got ample turn-out space,horses that get along well, and yummy grass to keep themoccupied. Your next challenge is getting them to and from thepaddock safely, for both your sakes.

Safe Leading 101Now I’ve probably insulted you, because leading a horse is

something you’ve been doing since you laid eyes on your firstpony. Because this is something many of us have done, possibly

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condition, so, if you must lead two horses at a time, please try towork with only the most easygoing personalities, limit thenumber and length of trips, and be aware of your surroundings sothat you can avoid an accident.

A Few Other Tips 1. Do not turn horses out with halters on unless they are an

absolute necessity, as in the case of a horse that is very difficult tocatch (a better solution, work with the horse so he can be moreeasily caught and the halter is no longer necessary), in which casemake sure the halter is well fitted and made of leather or has atleast a portion made from leather. Nylon halters are extremelydangerous since they are nearly unbreakable in the event thehorse gets hung up on something.

2. When leading horses, make sure the halter is done upcompletely, including thethroatlatch. If the horse swings itshead around, a dangling throatlatchcould injure either of you.

3. Cotton leadlines are moreforgiving on your hands if the horsepulls away (though wearing gloves is your best bet), and whatever youdo, never wrap a leadline aroundyour hand.

4. Be very careful when gettingready to release the horse into itsenclosure. Make sure the gate isclosed behind you, turn the horse soit is facing you head on, quietly slipthe halter off, and back away, readyto dodge flying hooves if the horsespins around and bucks to celebrate

its newfound freedom. Also, be especially aware of the otherhorses if you’re catching or turning a horse out into a pasturewith multiple horses. You are especially vulnerable in thisposition, trying to deal with one horse while his curiousherdmates are milling around. Maneuver yourself away from anysigns of aggression, especially a turned hindquarters, and don’tforget to monitor what’s going on behind you as best you can.Basically, take care of your business as quickly as possible and get out.

5. Inspect your horse’s turn-out area as often as possible.Check for any damaged fencing (you’d be surprised how manyhorses manage to poke, scratch or even impale themselves oncracked and loose boards), keep an eye out for any scary gopherholes, make sure that your water troughs are in good shape withno cracks or hooks poking out, and that your gate locks and

latches are in good working order.

Worst Case ScenarioDespite the best of care, you may

still walk out to your pasture to seeyour horse three-legged lame orsporting a nasty cut or other injury,which is when an insurance policycan be invaluable. For access to anexclusive roping rate for equine lifeinsurance coverage as well as variousmajor medical/surgical options,contact the USTRC’s Equine InsurancePartner, Broadstone Equine InsuranceAgency. Visit their websitewww.broadstoneequine.com for a free quote, or give them a call at 888-687-8555.

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FDA – U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationPhenylbutazone in Horses - Veterinarians

Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugcommonly used for the relief of inflammatory conditions associatedwith the musculoskeletal system in horses. There are 48 actively-marketed phenylbutazone products that are approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in horses (please referto the complete product list below). These products are available inmultiple dosage forms, including oral tablets, boluses, pastes, andpowders; and solutions for intravenous injection. Two of the approvedpowders are flavored for use in feed.

Each FDA-approved animal drug goes through a rigorousevaluation process, and prior to approval, is clinically tested for

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Merial Introduces First Equine Combination Vaccine Using Advanced Vaccine TechnologyNew RECOMBITEK® rWNV-EWT helps protect against four diseases

For the first time, horse owners can use a combination vaccine with advanced technology to help protect their horses against West Nile Virus (WNV) — RECOMBITEK® rWNV-EWT is now available to provide convenient protection against WNV, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE) virus, Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (WEE) virus and tetanus.1

“When RECOMBITEK West Nile Virus vaccine was introduced in 2004, it offeredhorse owners the first advanced vaccine technology available,” says April Knudson,DVM, manager, Merial Veterinary Services. “Now, Merial is again helping move thescience of vaccination forward with the first combination equine vaccine thatincorporates recombinant technology.”

WNV, EEE, WEE and tetanus are diseases considered part of the corevaccinations for all horses by the American Association of Equine Practitioners(AAEP).2 For previously vaccinated horses, RECOMBITEK rWNV-EWT requires onlyone dose each year and is safe for use in horses as young as 4 months old.1,* Withan additional vaccination for rabies, horses can receive all core vaccinations.2

“Diseases like WNV, EEE, WEE and tetanus are all potentially fatal, and acombination vaccination is a simple, cost-effective way to help protect horses,” Dr.Knudson adds.3,4,5,6

WNV has been identified in all areas of the United States and horses representmore than 95 percent of all non-human cases in mammals.3 EEE and WEE are

FDA-Approved Phenylbutazone Products for HorsesThe following is a complete list of the actively-marketed FDA-approved

phenylbutazone products for horses as of September 16, 2009. All FDA-approved products have a New Animal Drug Application (NADA) number, orfor generic products, an Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application (ANADA)number. The six-digit (A)NADA number and the statement “Approved by FDA”can usually be found on the product label. The same product may bedistributed by more than one company under different trade names. Severalproducts may be marketed under one (A) NADA number. Distributor Trade Name Dosage FormBimeda Inc Butatron Tablets TabletMWI Veterinary Supply Vet One Phenylbutazone Tablets TabletRx Veterinary Products Phenylbutazone Tablets USP Tablet

Courtesy of FDA – U.S. Food and Drug Administrationwww.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ProductSafetyInformation/ucm186621.htm

safety and effectiveness in the target animal species.In addition, the FDA thoroughly inspects andevaluates the adequacy of the manufacturing processto ensure that the product’s identity, strength, quality,and purity are preserved. The FDA continues tomonitor the product’s quality and safety after it isapproved.

In prescribing an FDA-approved phenylbutazoneproduct, you are providing your clients and theirhorses with a drug that has demonstrated safety andeffectiveness in horses and whose manufacturingprocess met the FDA’s standards for quality, purity,and potency.

The numerous FDA-approved phenylbutazoneproducts for horses, available in multiple dosageforms and two flavors, greatly reduce the need forcompounding. In very limited cases when you havespecific patients that require phenylbutazone in astrength or dosage form that is not available amongthe approved products, phenylbutazone can only belegally compounded by using an FDA-approvedphenylbutazone product as the starting material.Phenylbutazone should not be compounded frombulk. An animal drug that is compounded from bulkdrug ingredients is not FDA-approved, and therefore,the safety and effectiveness of the compounded drug,as well as the adequacy of the manufacturingprocess, have not been evaluated.

The requirements for legal animal drugcompounding can be found in Title 21, Code ofFederal Regulations, Section 530.13).

At the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine(CVM), we are committed to promoting andprotecting animal health by ensuring that safe andeffective products are available for veterinary use.

For more information, please contact theCommunications Staff at CVM at 240-276-9300 [email protected].

Sincerely,The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine


Store at or below 25C (77F). Consult your veterinarian for assistance

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Two Feet Equine MassageMassage - An Old Therapy For Horses

Have you ever seen two horses in a field or paddock groomingeach other? That’s a form of massage. Body work (massage) is notputting your horse on a table and giving him a massage likehumans get; that is the first thing that goes through peoples’ mindswhen they think of a massage. Massage can free up tight muscles or connective tissue to enhance blood flow, improve range of motion, and joint flexibility, because you are improving musclequality and circulation.

There are several ways to do massage therapy. I was taught to start with a light touch and then, as needed, gently increasepressure. You adjust your technique on the horse’s response. Thehorse will start showing subtle signs of adjusting himself by relaxing — he will chew, lick his lips, sigh, or soften his eyes. He will sometimes just move around, maybe showing his teeth with a stretch.

I do not align the horse— that is a job for a veterinarian or anequine chiropractor, but as the horse relaxes his muscles, the horse’sbody will begin to realign itself. As the muscles get tight from aninjury, or just being worked, they will pull the skeletal portion of hisbody causing it to be out of alignment. Once the connective tissue isrelaxed, it will begin release in the joint area to give the horse bettermobility, and flexion (range of motion).

A horse may require massage for many reasons including, beforeand after an event to assist in a warm up and cool down method.You may also a massage can help eliminate your horse cheating insome way (stopping, turning); stride change; or over use ofcompensated muscles from an injury, (with your veterinariansapproval), and attitude change.

Reasons not to massage include lameness without a vet check,fungal skin infection, and undiagnosed fever.

My name is Kimi Locke. I am a certified equine massagetherapist with 360 hours of class time I also team rope as a heeler,hence my business name (Two FEET Inc.). I reside in Arizona andyou can find me at the Mohave Event Center, or Mormon Lake.

If I am not available and you would like to have your horsemassaged, I will help you find someone in your area.

My website is twofeetequinemassage.vpweb.com or fell free tocall my cell phone . if you have any questions at 702-419-7668. Ialso have gift certificates available and take Visa or Mastercard.


two of the most common causes of equine encephalitis, most oftenknown as sleeping sickness.7 Vaccination for EEE or WEE is critical,as it is impossible to completely eliminate risk of exposure.5 In thecase of tetanus, puncture wounds contaminated by everydaymanure, dirt or rust are particularly likely to cause the disease, whichis fatal in at least 50 percent of cases.8

“It costs so little to vaccinate your horse when compared with thepotentially devastating effects of these diseases,” Dr. Knudson says.“Even if horses survive WNV or EEE, it can cost thousands of dollarsin supportive care and horses may still feel the effects for the rest oftheir lives. Now, horse owners can use a convenient combinationvaccine with advanced technology to help ensure their horses don’tsuffer from these diseases.”3,9

Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal healthcompany, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhancethe health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals.Merial employs approximately 5,700 people and operates in morethan 150 countries worldwide. Its 2008 sales were over $2.6 billion.Merial Limited is a separate subsidiary of sanofi-aventis. For moreinformation, please see www.merial.com.

Safe-Guard® Equi-bits 0.5% FenbendazoleDeworming Pellets

Introducing Safe-Guard Equi-bits(fenbendazole), the alfalfa-based pellet thatlets you feed and deworm in a single step.

Armed with fenbendazole, theactive ingredient in all Safe-Guardproducts, Equi-bits pellets controllarge strongyles, small strongyles,pinworms and ascarids. Safe-GuardEqui-bits is safe for horses, including foals and pregnant mares.

This single dose treatment makes rotational deworming a breeze!Just combine these palatable pellets with your ration of choice. Ondeworming day, replace your usual daily ration with an amountequal to the pellets provided in the handy foil pouch. Safe-Guard

Equi-bits does the rest. One pouch will treat 1,250 lbs. (bodyweight) horse in one meal.

All horses must be eating normally to ensure that each animalconsumes an adequate amount of the medicated feed.

For a one (1) day treatment, add Safe-Guard Equi-bits Top DressPellets to the daily ration at the rate of 1.0 pound for each 1,000pounds body weight (5 mg/kg fenbendazole). A 1.25-poundcontainer will treat 1,250 lbs. body weight.

Feed for one (1) day as above. No prior withdrawal of feed orwater is necessary. Regular deworming at intervals of 6 to 8weeks may be required due to the possibility of reinfection.

It is safe to deworm pregnant mares and foals with Safe-Guard Equi-bits. Ascarid infections are most common in young animals.

For the treatment of ascarids, for a one (1) day treatment, add Safe-Guard Equi-bits Top Dress Pellets to the daily ration at the rate of 1.0 pound for each 500 pounds body weight (10 mg/kg fenbendazole).

A 1.25-pound container will treat 625 pounds body weight.Warning

Do not use in horses intended for food. Keep this and allmedication out of the reach of children. Not for use in humans.


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Throughout the past month over a thousand people logged onto theUSTRC website to cast their vote for the 2009 Photo of the Year contest.The contest included 12 great photos that graced the cover ofSuperLooper Magazine throughout the past year and the final count wasclose. The winner will receive a $2,000 grand prize and the reward ofknowing they captured an image that was chosen as one of the bestphotos of the year!

Congratulations to Carla Begay from Tolani Lake, Arizona who won the2009 Photo of the Year contest. Begay’s beautiful photo of the silhouettedhorses against the Arizona landscape appeared on the cover of the 2009February issue and earned her the grand prize of the year.

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he community of Bryan/College Station will welcome USTRC team ropers to the South TexasChampionships getting under way the weekend ofFebruary 11 through 14. It will be the first time the community has hosted the event.

Bryan/College Station is an interesting mix of active andbusy college students, burgeoning families and an assortedgroup of retirees. Home to Texas A&M University thecommunity thrives around the activities stemming from theschool and there is no doubt you have entered “Aggie Land” whenyou unload your horse.

Established in 1859 in honor of William Joel Bryan, nephew of Texaspioneer Stephen F. Austin, the city was incorporated in 1871. Bryan prosperedwith its robust agricultural resources and a railway system completed in 1876. Thatsame year the State of Texas established the Agricultural and Mechanical College ofTexas just south of Bryan. The rest is history as the University continues to bringfame and notoriety to the community.

Located about 95 miles north of Houston and 170 miles south of Dallasapproximately thirteen million people live within a three hour driving distance ofBryan/College Station. It is not centrally located in Texas but it is close.

Along with the fun of a good team roping Bryan/College Station offers amplethings for ropers to check out when they have some free time. Home to the GeorgeBush Presidential Museum the area also offers Texas World Speedway and theCarnegie Center of Brazos Valley History.

From the New York City National Opera to the Brazos Valley Chorale; from theAggie Players to the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Bryan-College Station offersnothing short of cultural excellence. Its art galleries, museums and historical sitespresent daily opportunities for cultural indulgences. Regional theater and musicalgroups provide frequent entertainment, while Texas A&M University and the Wolf

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Pen Creek Amphitheater attract nationaland international acts.

The Children’s Museum of the BrazosValley opened in 1997 and provides fun,hands-on exhibits for a learningenvironment. Children can shop forgroceries, paint a car, act as doctors orpuppeteers in addition to learning aboutancient history and basic physics. It is agreat place for the kids to hang out afteryou finish up with the roping.

Bryan’s rich heritage is reflected in itshistorical buildings and the stories ofthose responsible for building a strongcommunity. These include the

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revitalized downtown buildings and the nearby homesand schools east and west of Texas Avenue. Many arelisted on the National Register of Historic Places andmany display historical markers. Taking the time to lookaround and explore will be worth the effort. There are lotsof little hidden-away treasures located in the area thatwill make your visit to College Station a fun weekend.

Messina Hof Wine Cellars is one of the fastest growingaward winning wineries in the state and is open daily fortours and wine tastings. Tours of the vineyards, thebuildings and the barrel room give visitors an in-depthlook at the wine business. The facility also includes aguest center, a bed and breakfast and an Italianrestaurant. After the roping wraps up for the day,


this is a great place to visit. Whether or not you are a true Aggie fan, touring the

University can be fun and enlightening. One of the nation’slargest universities, the tours feature not only views of thecampus, but an insight into the school’s rich history andtraditions. Tradition at Texas A & M has been ingrained intoTexas history since the early 1960’s.

Regardless of your interests or tastes, Bryan/CollegeStation offers the visitor a wealth of activities. If roping isyour goal, the South Texas Championships in CollegeStation will be a good place to be Valentine’s weekend.Spend some time at the USTRC roping but allot some timeas well to enjoy Bryan/College Station, you’ll have a blast. n

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California ChampionshipsMarch 5-7, 2010Industry Hills Equestrian CenterCity of Industry, CaliforniaUSTRCwww.ustrc.com 254/968-0002

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Colorado River ClassicMarch 12-14, 2010Mojave Crossing Event CenterFt. Mohave, Arizona www.mohavevalleychamber.comUSTRCwww.ustrc.com 254/968-0002

Great Eats, Entertainment and Visitor InfoK AVI Hotel and Casino

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50 / FEBRUARY 2010

The Oil Capital Stampede in Tulsa, Oklahoma has always been a good roping but this year with Rope the Ozarks and

Kevin and Annie Hall at the helm asproducers, the event was great. Morethan 1,155 teams came to compete forover $150,000 in cash and prizes.

One youngster who really shined atthe event was 16-year-old SawyerBarham from Barnsdale, Oklahoma. Heearned more than $6,245 in cash, twotrophy Cowboy Gold saddles and twoUSTRC National Finals Shoot-Outsworth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.

“It was really a great roping and wewent because it was close to home andwe wanted to rope and have a little fun,”said Barham.

Barham began his winning waysin the #11 Division where heteamed up with Thompson Berryhillto claim first place in the Average.“Thompson and I rope togethersome at the jackpots,” said Barham.“He lives fairly close to us and is agood partner. It was pretty excitingto win with him.” The duo ropedfour steers in 33.13 seconds andtook home an amazing paycheck of$5,529 in cash, trophy Cowboy Goldsaddles and USTRC National Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. “We were 6th call back tothe short round and I was prettynervous on our last steer because Iknew we had to make a quick run.This was my first USTRC saddle andI was so excited to win it.”

Barham continued to strut hisstuff in the #10 Division where heteamed up with Tubby Williams.The pair caught four steers in 36.60seconds and that was good enoughto give them first place in theAverage. “Tubby and I rope together

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OpenCharles R. Pogue (Ringling, OK) / Britt W. Bockius (Claremore, OK), 25.28 on 4, $2,874

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#15Philip D. McCoy Beggs, OK

Billie Jack Saebens Peru, KSEric Flurry Sallisaw, OK

Rocky C. Ross Warner, OKAndrew E. Ward Edmond, OKReagan G. Ward Edmond, OKBrannon L. Ward Edmond, OKBraden Harmon Mustang, OK

Jake M. Long Coffeyville, KSTanner L. Braden Dewey, OK

#13Don W. Smith Hodgen, OK

Monte Joe Glenn McAlester, OKBrett Christensen Alva, OK

Paul D. Tierney Oral, SDClinton O. Peverley Nowata, OK

Kyle L. Burger Broken Arrow, OKJay Pillars Beaver, OK

Austin R. Rogers Crescent, OK#12

Clint Crane Wister, OKChris W. Myers Marlow, OK

Nicholas G. Thompson Stillwater, OKGary Allen Pauls Valley, OK

Stanley K. Washington Tahlequah, OKCasey Stipes Salina, OKJason Nelson Decatur, TX

Kelly H. Boswell Bridgeport, TX

OIL CAPITAL STAMPEDE • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

#11Ethan McDowell Mooreland, OKChase Johnson Hinton, OK

Troy Arnold Enid, OKKevin Radford Alva, OKRandy White Asher, OKJustin Reed Shawnee, OKCaleb Sebo Spiro, OK

Shane L. Ward Council Hill, OK#10

Randy Maples Stroud, OKMatt Mauldin Beggs, OKArlan T. Tobyne Cimarron, KS

Roy L. Cox Spiro, OKJack D. Foreman Bixby, OKMick L. Foreman Rose, OKJohn P. Christian Spiro, OK

Randy J. Cox Talala, OK#9

Bob Payne Talala, OKRandy L. Conrad Collinville, OK

Leroy Phillips Hindsville, ARVirgil L. Moore Springdale, AR

Kenny W. Packard Salina, OKPaul Ross Meeker, OK

Don Garnett Amoret, MODanny E. Feris Hume, MO

some and I rope with his son a lot,” saidBarham. “We were the high team backand I wasn’t nervous at all. I was justlooking to rope another steer by two feet and it worked out.” They earned aphenomenal paycheck of $6,963 in cash.The team also took home a matched

pair of Cowboy Gold saddles and aUSTRC National Finals Shoot-Out worth$6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Barhamalso placed sixth in the Average withpartner Larimey Cox.

Barham was excited about winningtwo trophy saddles. “I am riding one of

them, but I let my grandmother put the other one on display in her house,”said Barham.

Barham has been roping for a whileand really enjoys the sport. “I startedroping with the help of Tim Fanning,”said Barham. “I got my start from him


#15Gable Hilderbrand Bartlett, KS

Levi J. Wilson Bartlesville, OK#13

Kevin D. Hall Tecumseh, OKGary Allen Pauls Valley, OK

#12Ethan McDowell Mooreland, OKChase Johnson Hinton, OK

#11Thompson Berryhill Talala, OK

Sawyer Barham Barnsdall, OK#10

Tubby K. Williams Sapulpa, OKSawyer Barham Barnsdall, OK

#9Travis Garrison Cleveland, OK

Paul Ross Meeker, OK#8

Scott C. Luellen Kiefer, OKFernando Auz Purcell, OK

Pedro Gallegos Inola, OKColte Davis Pera, KS

Renee Brown Erie, KSKevin L. Ragsdale Sand Springs, OK

Ashley A. Emberson Bartlesville, OKRandy Farmer Sapulpa, OKAndres Munoz Tulsa, OKBobby L. Peel Sedan, KS

#15Gable Hilderbrand (Bartlett, KS) / Levi J. Wilson (Bartlesville, OK), 29.01 on 4, $3,658, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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and then I have taken bits and pieces from a lot ofothers along the way to help me perfect my skills.”

Barham is a sophomore and enjoys roping, buthe also plays basketball. “I do play basketball, but Ilike roping the best because it is so unpredictable,”said Barham. “Sometimes it is your day and itworks for you and sometimes it doesn’t. I am justglad I had my day at a roping like this.”

The Oil Capital Stampede came to a close with13 different states represented and tons of cashand prizes given away. Rope the Ozarks and Kevinand Annie Hall were extremely pleased with theirfirst-time production of the event and are excitedabout what lies in store for 2010. n

#13Kevin D. Hall (Tecumseh, OK) / Gary Allen (Pauls Valley, OK), 30.15 on 4,$4,408, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Ethan McDowell (Mooreland, OK) / Chase Johnson (Hinton, OK), 33.15 on 4, $4,389, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each



#11Thompson Berryhill (Talala, OK) / Sawyer Barham (Barnsdall, OK),33.13 on 4, $5,529, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings each


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#10Tubby K. Williams (Sapulpa, OK) / Sawyer Barham(Barnsdall, OK), 36.60 on 4, $6,963, National Shoot-Outsworth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9Travis Garrison (Cleveland, OK) / Paul Ross (Meeker, OK), 35.03 on 4, $7,723, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each



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When USTRC team ropers converged on the Westworld Equestrian Center the weekendof January 1 through January 3

they were ready for some Arizona teamroping. Scottsdale had it all to offer. Manyof the ropers came just because theweather was warmer and winter wastaking its toll so roping was a good

escape. Regardless, of the reasons, theLasso Del Sol in Scottsdale was a greatplace to spend a weekend having somequality fun.

For Morgan, Utah heeler Paul Freed,roping is not just fun, it is a passion. It isa passion that involves his whole familyand he has been doing it a long time. Itwas minus six degrees at Freed’s home inUtah when he loaded his horse andheaded south. Scottsdale just soundedlike a good place to go. Despite his neverhaving much luck at Scottsdale hedecided to go anyway. He always steersaway from places where he doesn’t havemuch luck but this time it just sort of felt right.

OpenTy N. Blasingame (Olney Springs, CO) / Monty Joe Petska (Turlock, CA),24.65 on 4, $3,422



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$2,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team#15

Jason B. Hobson Springerville, AZScott Scarbrough St. Johns, AZ

Dan Denmark Sage, CAClayton Vanaken Descanso, CATy St. Goddard Fountain Hills, AZDerrick J. Begay Winslow, AZAustin Stafford Prineville OR

Cully Tate Stafford Prineville ORRay Siggins Ruidoso Downs NMBode Baize Anthony NM

#13Mel Coleman Phoenix, AZ

Taylor Brower Shearer Riverton, WYRyan Tripp Waddell, AZ

Lane Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NMTom Hill Laveen, AZ

Craig Branham Santa Clarita, CARay Siggins Ruidoso Downs, NM

Willy F. Kelton Mayer, AZ#12

Philip M. Fleming Worden, MTTaylor Brower Shearer Riverton, WY

Bill N. Spratt Lysite, WYJohn H. Bassett Dewey, AZMiguel Martinez Tucson, AZSteven O. Gaona Winkelman, AZ

Kyle L. Tallsalt Tuba City, AZShane Tallsalt Tuba City, AZ

#11Peg Williams Kingman, AZ

LASSO DEL SOL • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

Jim E. Williams Kingman, AZCalvin Grieve Shonto, AZShane Jodie Crownpoint, NM

Melanie GreyMountain Holbrook, AZMyles John Indian Wells, AZJim Rose Jackson, WY

Jake Mangis Jackson, WY#10

Logan C. Colbert Dolores, COBill Porter Salem, NM

Frank Weidner Stanfield, AZMark A. Mudd Fredericksburg, TX

Logan C. Colbert Dolores, COMatt Schieltz Somis, CA

Walt Eddy Gallup, NMDayton Michael Stafford Prineville, OR

#9Megan S. Sherwood Pima, AZ

Jim E. Boyle Mesa, AZDanny Robbins Winslow, AZJulius Keyonnie Winslow, AZ

Stan Smith Pima, AZTravis W. Hewitt Thatcher, AZ

Bruce Teague Globe, AZBurrell Teague Mammoth, AZ

$6,000 Flex Earnings Awarded Per Team#15

Russell Cardoza Farrington, CATaylor White Prosser, WA

#13Dustin Probert Geyser, MT

Jason Minor Ellensburg, WA

Austin Stafford Prineville, ORCully Tate Stafford Prineville, OR

#12Joe Bob Nunez Corrales, NM

Wyatt Ray Farnsworth Tucson, AZJohn Arviso Gallup, NM

Angelo J. Benallie Gallup, NM#11

Robert Joe La Plata, NMClayton Slyck Crownpoint, NMJohn Arviso Gallup, NM

Delbert Begaye Ganado, AZ#10

Salvador Flores Buckeye, AZSalvador Flores Buckeye, AZJulius Keyonnie Winslow, AZAlfonso Francis Winslow, AZ

#9John Henry Gaona Winkelman, AZ

Robert B. Clark Mammoth, AZReed W. Rider Wellton, AZAdam Tillou Yuma, AZ

#8Reymundo Moreno Phoenix, AZPreston Billinsgley Show Low, AZ

Trevor Duhon Phoenix, AZColby Sventek Chino Valley, AZEfrain Marquez Tolleson, AZJasbert Begay Indian Wells, AZT. J. Kitcheyan San Carlos, AZDaren Lowry Tucson, AZ

Michael Munoz Tucson, AZBryce Garcia Tucson, AZ

#15Russell Cardoza, Jr. (Farrington, CA) / Taylor J. White (Prosser, WA), 31.28 on 4, $4,290, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

“The Gold Plus roping has always been a favorite of mine and I’ve always hadreally good luck with that roping. It was sixty or so degrees when we finallyunloaded our horses. Sure beats minus six.”

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With family in Queen Creek and girlsand wife in tow, the Freed’s headed forthe warmer temps of Arizona. Withwarmer temperatures come good USTRCteam roping and that was what Freedand his daughter were craving. “We ended up in Scottsdale,” Freed said.

partner Richfield, Utah header, Sid Ward,Freed was excited about the pairing.They knew each other but had neverreally roped together. As it turned outWard and Freed roped together the nightbefore in the #12 and they also came


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#13Dustin R. Probert (Geyser, MT) / Jason Minor (Ellensburg, WA), 30.55 on 4, $6,710, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Joe Bob Nunez (Corrales, NM) / Wyatt Ray Farnsworth (Tucson, AZ), 33.89 on 4,$6,414, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each



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back in the next roping. It was almost asif they were laying a golden brick roadtoward the #12 Gold Plus.

“Sid and I drew really good in everyroping,” Freed explained. “My daughterand I both roped well. The GP fits meand I always do well. I guess the fact Sidand I had already done well was a good

indicator that we might have a goodchance. I don’t go to places where I don’treally do well so to say we were doinggood is an accomplishment. He is notmy regular partner but without a doubthe may get to be.”

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#8Reymundo Moreno (Phoenix, AZ) / Preston Billinsgley (Show Low, AZ), 29.92 on 3, $6,192,National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

this a long, long time. There is no doubt Iwill be back to Scottsdale to rope again.It was great.”

To add to the excitement of theroping Freed’s daughter, Kailey placedthird in the Average with partner, SteenSchumacher. It certainly made theroping a sweet win for the entire family.

“It was just so special to have amajority of my family there,” Freedexplained. “I have six girls and three ofthem were at the roping along with mywife and my new son-in-law. It was asthrilling for Kailey to place as it was forme. When everyone is right there toactually see it happen it is very excitingand I was able to hug my wife andreceive congratulations from her. It was avery special weekend to say the least.”

Freed feels his greatest challenge as aheeler is to follow through and rope yourown roping.

“It is a huge challenge to execute andrope like you do in practice, Freedelaborated. “ It can get to be a headgame and if you learn to hold to yourstandards and maintain and do yourown thing it makes a big difference,” he

went on to say. “You have to do your ownthing and do what works for you.”

Freed takes special pride in hisconsistency. “I am very consistent,” heexplained. “I may not be as fast as someguys but I work hard at being consistent.I try to do what works for me and ropewithout intimidation. Sid and I justroped our roping and it came togetherfor us.”

Freed feels pretty sure he will returnto Scottsdate again. There is justsomething special about an Arizonateam roping that puts that much moneyin your pocket and involves family aswell. It certainly makes it a pretty specialevent. Freed smiles when he talks aboutArizona and the USTRC’s ropings; talkabout a perfect coupling.

“Arizona is amazing. You rope everysingle day,” he explained. “I justappreciate the USTRC for guaranteeingthe kind of payout the Gold Plus hasbecause it is sure my best roping. Iwouldn’t change it for anything. Theweekend was very special for all of usand I’ll be back in a heartbeat.” n


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The South Georgia Classic at theGeorgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia is a premier event in the Southeast. The event

took place January 1-3, 2010 and it reallyrang in the New Year right. More than1,065 teams were in attendance and over15 states were represented as theycompeted for $110,000 in cash and prizes.

Kaleb Driggers of Albany, Georgia setthe pace by winning first and second inthe Average of the Open Division withheelers Adam Plyler and Brad Culpepperrespectively. Driggers and Plyler took first in the Average with a time of 24.03 seconds on four. They earned $1,140and points for the Roper Outerwear USOpen Tour.

The #15 Division saw Plyler back at thepay window. This time the South Carolinaheeler was teamed up with Clint Keller.The team took home $2,016, trophy

Classic Equine saddle pads and a USTRCNational Shoot-Out worth $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in the roping went to Josh McMillan and Ty Ethridge.

In the #13 Seth Richardson and T.J.Smith, both from Florida, took home firstplace in the Average. They finished theroping with a time of 30.60 seconds onfour and thus took home $2,550 in cashalong with trophy Classic Equine saddlepads and a USTRC National Shoot-Outworth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Thesecond place team was Trey Miller andMatt Wilson both from Georgia.

Clay Carpenter and Ty Ethridge bothstuck again in the #12 Division wherethey caught four steers in 27.42 secondsto win first place in the Average. Theyearned $3,690, trophy Classic Equinesaddle pads and a USTRC National FinalsShoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC FlexEarnings. The victory also put Ethridgeover the top to earn the trophy CowboyGold saddle for being the high moneyheeler of the day. Second in the Averagewent to the team of Steven Horne and EdAllen. The Allen boys, T.J., Colton andWyatt cheered their father on as hecaught the final steer to secure thevictory. Third place in the Average went tothe team of Trey Miller and Josh

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#15Trey E. Miller McDonough, GAAdam Toole Rydal, GA

Joshua P. McMillan Enigma, GATy Ethridge Franklin, GA

Gene B. Fulford Moore Haven, FLKyle Lawrence Andalusia, ALJustin Ethridge Bowdon, GAZak Richardson Westville, FLDavid C. Gaddis Canton, GA

Adam Toole Rydal, GA#13

Trey E. Miller McDonough, GAMatt Wilson Madison, GA

David C. Gaddis Canton, GADale R. Martin Cleveland, TN

Justin C. Cooper Poulan, GAMatt Wilson Madison, GA

Justin C. Cooper Poulan, GAJoshua P. McMillan Enigma, GA

#12Steven Horne Opelika, AL

Ed Allen Dadeville, ALTrey E. Miller McDonough, GA

Joshua P. McMillan Enigma, GANathan Berg Mansfield, GAMatt Wilson Madison, GA

Laci J. Rucker Magnolia, ARTy Ethridge Franklin, GA

SOUTH GEORGIA CLASSIC • Shoot-Out Positions Awarded

#11Ben W. Whiddon Havana, FL

Matt Wilson Madison, GAFranklin Thomas Waycross, GA

Ran E. West Alapaha, GAClay Carpenter Tifton, GA

Joshua P. McMillan Enigma, GATom U. Casey Bear Creek, AL

Ed Allen Dadeville, AL#10

Susan L. Carpenter Rutledge, ALDennis W. Moore Opp, AL

Larry L. Webb Citra, FLScott E. Seiler Ocala, FL

Deb D. Raulerson Okeechobee, FLScott E. Seiler Ocala, FLCooper Fields Nunez GAColby Wright Odum GA

#9Ran E. West Alapaha, GAPreston Lee Wiggins, MS

Marcus Tanner Florence, SCBen Lawrence Danville, AL

Debbie L. Wood Rochelle, GATim Daniels Zebulon, GAJacob Locke Ponce De Leon, FL

David R. White Defuniak Springs, FL


#15Clint Keller Troy, AL

Adam G. Plyler Pageland, SC

McMillan. The victory secured the highmoney Cowboy Gold saddle for TreyMiller as he won more money than anyother header on the day.

The second day of team roping actionkicked off as Jason Strickland and DarrenBurns drew each other and won the #12Gold Plus Division. They roped four steersin 30.99 seconds and earned $2,840,trophy Gist buckles and USTRC NationalGold Plus Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 inUSTRC Flex Earnings. Second place wentto the team of Trey Miller and Ran West.Luther Googe and Lance Hancock wonfirst place in the Incentive Average.

Florida delivered a one – two punch inthe #11 Division as the sunshine statetook first and second place in the Average.Jacob Locke and Clay Mitchell finishedfirst place with a time of 32.71 seconds onfour steers. They took home $5,500,trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles and USTRC National Shoot-Outs worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Secondplace went to the team of Justin Boyette

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#13Seth P. Richardson Madison, FL

T. J. Smith San Mateo, FL#12

Clay Carpenter Tifton, GATy Ethridge Franklin, GA

#11Jacob Locke Ponce De Leon, FLClay Mitchell Westville, FL

Justin F. Boyette Starke, FLDaniel Bush McAlpin, FL

#10Garrett McDonald Defuniak Springs, FL

David R. White Defuniak Springs, FLCraig J. Nelson Lawtey, FLKlancey Breaux Okeechobee, FL

#9Brandon J. Davis Micanopy, FLJ. D. Domenigo Citra, FL

Laci Rucker Waldo ARJessie Daniels Zebulon GA

#8Crystal Stoker Chickamauga, GA

Colten L. Gorrell Chickamauga, GABret E. Alford Ponce De Leon, FL

Anthony Stafford South Port, FLCarol G. Knight McDonough, GAJessie L. Daniels Zebulon, GAJason Strickland Hortense, GAGrant Upchurch Clyo, GA

Cody Glenn Leakesville, MSPreston Lee Wiggins, MS

#15Clint Keller (Troy, AL) / Adam G. Plyler (Pageland, SC), 28.08 on 4, $2,016,National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

and Daniel Bush.Garrett McDonald and David White

earned a fist place victory in the #10Division by catching four steers in 34.14seconds. They took home $6,540, trophy

Cowboy Gold saddles and USTRCNational Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second placewent to the team of Craig Nelson andKlancey Breaux, while Susan


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Carpenter and Dennis Moore earnedthird place in the Average.The final day of team roping

competition began with the #9 Divisionand again Florida finished on top asBrandon Davis from Micanopy and J.D.Domenigo from Citra won first place inthe Average with a time of 31.89 secondson four steers. The pair earned $6,280,trophy Martin saddles and USTRCNational Finals Shoot-Outs worth $6,000in USTRC Flex Earnings. Second place in

#13Seth P. Richardson (Madison, FL) / T. J. Smith (San Mateo, FL), 30.60 on 4, $2,550, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#12Clay Carpenter (Tifton, GA) / Ty Ethridge (Franklin, GA), 27.42 on 4, $3,690, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

the Average went to Laci Rucker and JesseDaniels and third place was Ran Westheading for Preston Lee.The #8 Pick Draw wound up the South

Georgia Classic and the team of CrystalStoke and Colten Gorrell both fromChickamauga, Georgia finished in firstplace. The team won $4,840, trophy Gistbuckles and USTRC National FinalsShoot-Outs worth $3,000 each in USTRCFlex Earnings. Second place went to theteam of Bret Alford and Anthony Stafford.

Carol Knight used her brand new ClassicSpydr 5-strand head rope to earn her andpartner Jesse Daniels third place in theAverage. The win gave them $2,550, trophyGist buckles and a USTRC National Shoot-Out worth $6,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings.The South Georgia Classic went off

without a hitch and Jx2 Productions was extremely pleased with the turnout.The facility is first class and ropers enjoyed their trip to the Georgia National Fairgrounds. n



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#10Garrett McDonald (Defuniak Springs, FL) / David R. White (Defuniak Springs, FL), 34.14 on 4,$6,540, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

#9Brandon J. Davis (Micanopy, FL) / J. D. Domenigo (Citra, FL), 31.89 on 4, $6,280, National Shoot-Outs worth $3,000 in USTRC Flex Earnings each

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a #5 Heeler#10 Handicap – must be at least a #4Header or a #5 Heeler

# 9 Handicap – must be at least a #4Header or a #4 Heeler

#12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – mustbe at least a #4 Header or a #4 Heeler

#8 is already a Pick/Draw FormatRopers who choose the Draw-In

Option will pay their side of the entryfee, which is determined by the formatof the event.

Draw partners may choose one ofthree options:Option 1 – Pay for the extra run and

be eligible for all prize money, prizesand Shoot-Outs/Flex EarningsOption 2 – Choose not to pay for the

extra run and be eligible for only ½ ofthe prize money up to $1,000 and forfeitany prizes and Shoot-Outs/FlexEarningsOption 3 – Decline the extra run

AttentionRoping Arena OperatorsThe USTRC is in the process of creating

a database of arenas around the countrythat provide practice for ropers, either inthe form of practice times and/or lowdollar jackpot ropings. Ropers will be ableto go to the USTRC website, enter their zipcode and a list of arenas surrounding thatzip code will be provided. If you would like to have your arena included in thisdatabase, at no charge, please mail oremail the following information to:

John FindlayWestern Sports Publishing2340 Menaul NE Ste 400Albuquerque, NM [email protected]

Please Include: Arena Name / ArenaAddress / Directions to Arena / ContactName(s) / Contact Phone(s) and/orEmail(s) and/or websites

AANNNNOOUUNNCCEEMENTSCongratulations Carla Begay2009 SuperLooperPhoto of the Year,$2,000 winner Although we will not host a

photo contest for 2010, weencourage you to continue tosend us your photos for a chanceto see your images on the cover orinside the pages of SuperLooper.Please continue to send them [email protected]. (By sending your photo or photosin, you are releasing photo rightsto Western Sports Publishing andthe USTRC.)For more information about

photos in the magazine please call 505.899.1870 X107. Photos selected for the cover willearn the photographer $100.


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Jackie Eugene KeebleJune 18, 1943 – December 21, 2009Jackie Eugene Keeble, an avid

team roper and member of theUSTRC passed away from heartcomplications on December 21, 2009.Mr. Keeble enjoyed team roping andwas a friend to everyone. He will bemissed by all of his USTRC buddies.

Clyde H. “Bud” Grant

Clyde H. “Bud” Grant, 80, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away December 16 2009, atSt. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He was born October 30, 1929, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Roy and Pat Grant.

At the age of two his family moved to Fruita, Colorado, where he remained inresidence for the rest of his life. Bud attended Fruita schools until 1945 when hebecame an apprentice saddle maker for C.H. Nelson in Grand Junction, Colorado, atthe Grand Junction Canvas and Leather Company, where he worked until 1965. Hewas well known as an excellent saddle maker and quality craftsmen, and pridedhimself on the saddles that he made for professional cowboys and local ranchers. In1965 he started a mobile tack shop, “Bud’s Tack Shop,” and traveled to all the majorrodeos and team ropings throughout the West. He married Loleta Russell on January 27, 1951, in Fruita, Colorado. Bud enjoyed

raising quarter horses, roping, horse shows, and horse racing. He was an avid hunterand won several competitions as a marksman. In the 1950’s and early 60’s he was amember of the R.C.A., where he competed in calf roping and team tying. He hadmany friends in the rodeo world, having provided them with quality equipment forover a half a century. A tradition that will be carried on by his family. He is survived by his wife Loleta of Fruita, Colorado; three sons, Frank (Suzanne)

of Ordway, Colorado, Larry and Ray (Patricia) of Fruita, Colorado; four grandsons, Jay(Jamie), Billy (Chawnee), Justin, and Bryce; one granddaughter, Katy Jo; and onegreat-grandson, Kanen. At his request there were no services. Memorial contributions can be made to:

Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090 N. 12th St., Unit B, GrandJunction, Colorado 81506.

Closer than a BrotherBy Craig Nelson

Some say they have lots of friends, and they’ll always stick around,But just let a big ol ’ storm blow in, then see if those friends are found.

Brothers are born to adversity, though blood kin, they sometimes fight.But there is a friend that loves at all times, whether you’ve been wrong or right.

How many have known friends like Jackie? He was right there in thick or in thin.With his genuine smile and his kindness, no matter the draw, lose or win.

You could trust him with your money, your horse, dog, kids, and even your wife.Most ropings you’d see him with Dusty, without question, the love of his life.

Too many times I’ve said too much, done things I’d like to forget.But I saw a man that lived every day, with little, he had to regret.

How much is the cost of kindness, does this world return with pay?In God’s presence there’s laid up a treasure, that Jackie is spending today.

On this day we lay our roping friend to rest, and say our last goodbye.I hope that I can be a friend like Jackie was, before my time to die.

IN MEMORIAM

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Now a quick table(Table 3) on how wellthose that profited . .. profited. Sevenropers left OKC withover $50,000 to thegood. Two of thosewere in the samefamily. The brotherteam of Jake and ClayO. Smith of BrokenBow, OK took homebetween them awhopping $125,300profit. That’s afterentry fees and doesnot count all those nifty prizes they gotin the bargain. Their two big wins werein the #13 Shoot-Out and #13Preliminary with a few other checksalong the way to pad the purse. TheSmith boys spent a total of $6,900 onentry fees to win $128,800 plus prizes.that’s over 18 times their invested entryfee money. Not too shabby. Another nineropers earned between $40,000 and$50,000 while a 286 earned somewherebetween zero and $10,000. Rememberagain that the Shoot-Out entry fee at theFinals was $300. And the biggest loss,profit-wise, by any roper at the Finalswas $5,500. And that anonymous sheentered 21 times. Only 297 ropers out of3732 (8%) lost over $2,000.

The last table is a simple one. I justtook all the ropers at the Finals anddivided them up into those that headedonly, those that heeled only and thosethat did both. Asyou can see, mostwere exclusivelyheaders at 43.0%followed byheelers only at40.0% while thosethat swung “bothways” made up12.8%. Now as faras profit wasconcerned,‘Headers only’came out on the

logic here. The more times you enter, thebetter chance you have of winning atleast one check. And with checks at theFinals being so lucrative, that one checkcan easily propel you into the profitcolumn even though you have enteredmultiple times. As an example, if youwere able to enter five different Shoot-Out ropings, it would cost you $1,500. Ifyou were to finish in the top ten in anyone of those five Shoot-Outs, the LEASTamount of money you would have wonin Oklahoma would have been $4,950.(That would have been tenth in the #8Shoot-Out.) You still would have earneda profit of $3,450 ($4,950 - $1,500). Oryou could have won over $50,000, areturn of over 33 times your entry fees.Even finishing in the top five of any ofthe Preliminaries would have earnedyou a minimum of $2,200 (5th in the #15Preliminary) plus a free Shoot-Out spot.

That’s why I think the USTRC CinchNational Finals is such a good value! Isthere any other roping where you couldenter four, five, six times or more for lessthan $2,000 (e.g. 4 Prelims@250 = $1,000and 3 Shoot-Outs@300 = $900) and allyou have to do is finish, at the veryminimum, in the top five of ANY ofthose ropings and still earn all yourmoney back? Or maybe earn $50,000+?You can go to a 4 for $30 roping, enter awhole bunch of times (theoretically 66times for $2,000) and for winning first inthe average you might win $300. Or youcan go to a high dollar roping where,yes, you can win $100,000+ for your$2,000 entry fee, but you miss that firststeer and you go home. You had oneshot at the big money. Now don’t get mewrong, nothing is wrong with either ofthese concepts or any of the variousones in between. They all have theirbenefits and they all have differentamounts of risk and rewards. But if youlike to rope multiple times for areasonable amount of money with adecent chance of earning your moneyback and a shot at winning a lot ofmoney, my money is on the USTRCCinch National Finals of Team Roping.

short end of the rope. They had thelowest percentage profit at 8.9%.‘Heelers only’ did better with 10.1%but the double-enders were the best atearning profits at 14.9%. Why, do youask? Well I’m only guessing but I’d saythat guys that are willing to take thechance of roping at both ends at theworld’s largest and richest team ropingare pretty experienced, making themfairly confident of their abilities. Icould say they, “know the ropes”, but Iwon’t. What I can say is they haveprobably roped a lot and are moreused to the pressure a big roping canbring. Secondly, they have a greaterchoice of partners since they ropeboth ends. It allows them to be moreselective in who they choose to ropewith maybe. Those are just mythoughts. Feel free to let me knowyours at [email protected]. n

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Count Percent

Earned Profit of 2009 2008 2009 2008

Over $50,000 7 7 0.2% 0.2%

$40,000 - $50,000 9 8 0.2% 0.2%

$30,000 - $40,000 5 3 0.1% 0.1%

$20,000 - $30,000 27 31 0.7% 0.8%

$10,000 - $20,000 54 65 1.4% 1.7%

$0 - $10,000 286 344 7.7% 8.8%

$0 - ($1,000) 2108 2143 56.5% 55.0%

($1,000) - ($2,000) 939 957 25.2% 24.6%

($2,000) - ($3,000) 241 260 6.5% 6.7%

($3,000) - ($4,000) 50 65 1.3% 1.7%

($4,000) - ($5,000) 3 11 0.1% 0.3%

Over ($5,000) 3 3 0.1% 0.1%

Total 3732 3897

TABLE 3Participants by Profit Earned

2008 - 2009

Count PercentEarnedProfit

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HeadedOnly

1674 43.0% 149 8.9%

HeeledOnly

1558 40.0% 157 10.1%

Both 500 12.8% 58 11.6%

Total 3732 364 9.8%

TABLE 4Participants by Those Who Headed Only, Heeled

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USTRC Jr. Looper Event Locator-February 2010

WORD SCRAMBLEWORD SCRAMBLE

Hint: All About Team RopingAnswers on page 144

Unscramble the letters below to make words:

Match the number on the map with the location of:

Roper MathJoe met his partner Chuck at a roping. Joehad 180 miles to drive while Chuck onlyhad to go 150 miles. They both left theirhouse at the same time. Joe was able toaverage 60 miles per hour, while Chuck onlywas able to average 50 miles per hour.Who got to the roping first?

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The South Georgia team roping action also included a greatJr. Looper contest where winners were awarded awesomeGist buckles. They included T.J. Allen in the 10 to 12division, Brady Barrentine in the 7 to 9 division andLuke Denney in the 6 and Under division.

The warm Arizona sunshine filled the Jr.Looper contest at this year’s Lasso Del Sol

roping. There were plenty of young ropers tofill the day including Alonzo Begay who

took first place in the 10 to 12 division,Breck Word, winner of the 7 to 9 division

and Trey Begay who claimed the Gistbuckle in the 6 and Under division.

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Tips and Tricks

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BalancedAt theBeginning

The power of the horse leaving the box candrop you back into your saddle and leave yousitting on your pockets for the first stride ortwo of the run. It is almost impossible to swingand throw your rope sitting in the seat of thesaddle, and both headers and heelers must beup into the front of the saddle to make asuccessful throw. Being balanced and even justa little ahead of your horse when leaving thebox will allow you to be able to get intoposition faster and give you a quicker shot atthe steer.

Staying balanced at the beginning of the runis important for both headers and heelers. Thebest way to do this is to think about how arunner begins off the blocks in a race. Thisposition is one leg ahead of the other, both onthe balls of their feet. They have one handahead of the other as well, and they are readyto lunge forward at the beginning of the race.

Ropers can do this as well to help staybalanced as their horse leaves the box. Forheaders, your right foot should be back andyour left hand forward. You can push off theball of your foot as your horse leaves out of thebox. For heelers, the opposite would beneeded. The left foot would be back resting onthe ball ready to push off to balance against thepower of your horse. Keeping a foot behind youwill keep your chest slightly turned towards theroping chute for both headers and heelers tohelp you stay focused on the steer.

One final thing that may help ropers keeptheir balance when leaving the box is theposition of their butt in the saddle. Headersshould sit on their right hind cheek and heelersmore on their left cheek. This too helps youkeep one leg back and helps point your chestand head more towards your target.

SaddleStorageDo not store saddles in orunder plastic or other non-porous covers.

If your saddle becomes wet or damp, allow it toair-dry naturally away from any source of heat. Onceit is nearly dried, apply leather conditioner to helpreplenish strength and durability.

Avoid using waxes, silicone or other leatherproducts that impair the ability of the leather to“breathe.” Greases are bad as well as they also sealthe pores of the leather and create a greasy film thatcan pick up additional dirt and dust, as well as slowdown drying time.

Household chemicals should never be used toclean leather. It is advised to avoid leather productsthat contain alcohol, turpentine, or mineral spirits.

Do not use mink oil or other animal fats as saddleconditioners. They will darken leather and animalfats can turn rancid, causing the stitching andleather to rot.

Sole BruiseSometimes horses will get bruised on the frog or the

sole of their hooves. Sole bruises in horses are quitecommon, especially if you ride on the street or on rockysurfaces. Although sole bruises don’t often cause totallameness, you will know your horse might have a solebruise if he favors a foot.

The first protection against sole bruise on your horse isto have shoes put on your horse’s hooves. If your horse hashad several bruises in the past and has tender hooves, youmay ask your farrier to put a padded shoe on your horse.Pads will provide a cushion for the hoof and can protect itfrom any further bruising.

The only way to treat sole bruises is to let them heal ontheir own. You must give your horse a few days of stall restand the best place for this is in an area that offerssomeplace soft to stand. Rubber mats in the stall or extrabedding for a few days is highly recommended until thebruised hoof heals.

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company logo, name, title, buildingname and suite number. In general, thelonger the address the more egotisticalthe person is, the only exceptions beingpreachers and inmates. Attorneys havethe most highfalutin addresses and theynearly always add “esquire” to theirnames, which used to mean that theperson was a candidate for knighthood.I fail to see how that applies to lawyersof today but I’m sure an attorney willwrite and tell me. (And I guarantee hisor her address will be real long.)

Another thing I’ve noticed about mailfrom the country is that either theperson writes their return addresslonghand or has a rubber stamp. Youwon’t believe this but in 25 years ofselling books via mail order there wereonly two handwritten addresses that Icould not decipher. Country folks take alot of pride in the disappearing art ofwriting longhand legibly. Except for thefeedlots that send me mail, I see verylittle personal stationery. Country folksare very conservative, thrifty, do notwaste resources, aren’t showy, and wellover half the mail I receive is sent insmall envelopes. Many country folkswill paste on a return address stickerthat features the Cowboy Hall of Fame, apicture of a bull or a patriotic themesuch as “Support Our Troops.” Youseldom see these types of stickers onmail from big city firms. Also, countryfolks put a lot more effort into thestamps they select.

I’ve also observed lately that the PostOffice has slowed down. Back whenCalifornia became a state the joke wasthat by the time it took the electionresults to get from Washington D.C. toSan Francisco by mail, a newly electedSenator from California might find histerm of office had expired by the time hegot to Washington. Considering thepoliticians from the Golden State lately,one can only hope for a return to thegood old days.

I shouldn’t pick on the Post Office.For the most part they do a great job.Only recently I heard of an elderlyperson who, during a senior moment,addressed a letter to a person’s e-mailaddress and used their phone numberinstead of a zip code.

It got to its intended destination injust three days! Really.

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bear of a President either at ElkhornRanch, 25 miles north of the railroad,Medora, North Dakota, or Chimney ButteRanch 8 miles south of the railroad,Medora. And it would get there! Eventoday I get mail with just a town, zip codeand a ranch name like Happy Valley orWhispering Pines Ranch.

Most mail I receive that originates inthe country either has a P.O. box numberor something like HC 31, Box 1327. Foryou townies, the HC stands for“Highway Contract,” and refers to non-postal service employees who deliverthe mail under contract to USPS. A lot ofmy mail that comes from Idaho andUtah carries an address like 30 W 20 S,which is a brilliant system for namingstreets and roads that I’ve been toldoriginated with the Mormons. You don’tneed a GPS to find such an address!

What little city mail I get usuallycarries an impressive address with a

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incoherent and childish mail than SantaClaus. And that’s just the junk mail I getfrom insurance and credit cardcompanies. But once in a great while Ileave my post office with a giddy feelingafter having received a piece of fan mail.(Okay, so the only real fan mail I get isaddressed, “Dear Idiot.”)

Most of the people who buy mybooks or read my column are countryfolks and over the years I’ve made thefollowing generalization: People wholive in the country have much simpleraddresses than people who reside orwork in the big cities of this nation. Thecloser you get to a metropolis the morecomplicated the address.

It seems this has always been the case.Theodore Roosevelt owned two ranchesand you could send a letter to our Teddy

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But my heart is lighter today. Irecently watched a competition of theExtreme Mustang Makeover during theHeber City, Utah Cowboy PoetryGathering. Thirty trainers were eachgiven a 4-5 year old, unbroken, solidcolor, sound horse from the BLM’sstockpile of wild horses. They wereallowed 100 days to train their animaland then invited to compete againsteach other.

As each trainer rode into the arenaand began the obstacle course, everyhorse person in the grandstands seemedto be riding with them. We watched,leaned, tensed and sighed as they weresnorting at the box of roosters, balkingat the water crossing, tiptoeing to thesteers, dancing, shying, sniffing, testingand finally, in the end, trusting the rider

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I was a veterinarian in the Idaho-Nevada-Oregon sagebrush country theyear that Wild Horse Annie managed to make wild horses a governmentdependent. Virtually all the direpredictions of the outcome have come true.

Lack of common sense and lack ofgood management have led tooverpopulation, resulting in an excessof wild horses (30,000 head) now beingheld under fence and cared for likedomestic livestock or zoo animals.Despite dog-ged efforts to sell, auction,or give away these apparentlyunwanted equine, they continue topropagate profusely.

I don’t hold those well-intentioned/misguided instigators likeWild Horse Annie responsible. We letthem do it! They were ignorant of theconsequences and never intended totake responsibility for the chaos theycreated anyway! Nor do I place blameon the BLM. They have been forced tocare for land maintain many thousandsof unmanageable horses we dump intheir lap. They are plant people, forcryin’ out loud, not the Fish & Game!

The saddest result of this decades-long tragedy is that it has diminishedand demeaned the majestic equinespecies. Today the mustangs are nowjust another category of the wholeAbandoned Horse problem that is theresult of these same well-intentionedmisguided, take-no-responsibility horselovers who have temporarily shut downthe horse slaughter plants in the U.S.

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The judges, well-known trainersthemselves, were asked to choose thewinners. It was more akin to judgingOlympic ice skating than a horserace.Money was won. It made the trainers,the BLM, the Mustang HeritageFoundation and Heber City all lookgood. But the biggest winners were thehorses. Not because they weremustangs, but because they were horsesjust like the ones you work your cowswith, or rope off, or trail ride on, or raceor show. And…just like the good onesthe cowboys used to catch and trainwhen they really were wild horses andthey really were free.

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TBrownies! What Brownies?aking off for a team ropinginvolves some major planning. Ialways try to pack snacks and

drinks and other assorted items to keepmy crew happy, entertained and fed.Boss has his favorites, as do Buzzy andJune. The more I take with us the less wehave to spend at the concession stand.However, it isn’t always easy keeping allthe snacks sorted.

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We had gone to a roping and I hadspent a couple of days baking somebrownies and cookies in hopes my kidswould eat those instead of tanking upon candy and other assorted items.Besides, if I had enough snacks I didn’thave to keep giving them money.

During mid afternoon June decidedshe would eat a brownie and drink somemilk. The milk would be much better for

her than cokes and I didn’t have to payfor the brownie. When Buzzy came toget his rope I told him to go to the trailerand get the little plastic container ofbrownies and bring it to me. Off he wentand June was content to play with herlittle horses and it wasn’t long until shescampered off with her little rope bagand met with some other kids to play.She wasn’t worried about Buzzyreturning with her snack. Finally, afterwhat seemed like a minute short offorever Buzzy came straggling back toour seats empty handed.

“There aren’t any brownies, Mom!”Buzzy said. “I looked all over the trailerand there are no brownies.” I couldn’tbelieve it. I might have known Bosswould get into those brownies. He sayshe hates chocolate but invariably he eatshis share of the brownies, chocolatecookies and chocolate cake. Just waituntil he heads my way. I was upset andintended to tell him in no uncertainterms he needed to stay out of the kids’snacks. I had brought snacks for him, hispreference, by the way, so he justneeded to quit eating it all up from thekids. The more I stewed about it themore distressed I became. How dare heeat up all the brownies from the kids!

Buzzy took off to play and I told himto check on June and tell her there wereno brownies. It wasn’t long before Bossand his friend Tim came up to sit downand watch some of the roping. Bossknows me very well and he knew I wassteamed about something, but I justhated to bring it up in front of his friend.Finally he asked me if something waswrong. That was all it took. I lit into himlike a tiger.

“How come you ate all the browniesup from the kids?” I asked. “You knew Ifixed brownies for June and now therearen’t any. Why didn’t you eat your snacksinstead of mooching on their stuff?”

Boss looked at me with this dazedalien expression like he honestly didn’tknow what I was talking about. Tim justkind of hung his head hoping my tiradewould pass quickly and wishing hecould escape and go somewhere elsewithout totally running out on Boss.

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out a snicker, which, from my point ofview, was good evidence of totaladmission. “See, even Tim knows youate the brownies.”

“Honestly, Gracie, I didn’t see himeat anything,” Tim hoped to be Boss’ssaving grace.

“And how many did you have, Tim?”I asked. That shut him up and Boss wasspeechless as well.

Suddenly, Donald appeared stridingup the stairs and low and behold threeguesses what he had and the first twodidn’t count?

“Gracie, these brownies are great!”Boss, Tim, and I turned to look atDonald and when he realized he wasbeing critically scrutinized heexclaimed, “WHAT??”

“Where did you get thosebrownies?” Boss said pointing hisfinger in Donald’s face. “I’ve just beenchewed up one side and down theother for eating brownies and you walkup here eating brownies. Where didthey come from?”

“Yea,” Tim chimed in. “I got accusedof eating brownies too. Where did theycome from? Do they have any more?”

“What does this have to do withroping,” Donald asked. “You guys needto lighten up and get a grip. We have torope here in a bit. Can’t have you allbent out of shape just because I’meating brownies. By the way, they aredelicious. You all are just jealousbecause you didn’t get any.”

I was speechless. Boss and Timturned on Donald like a pair ofwolves. They had been chewed out,were apparently innocent and Donaldwas reaping the rewards of my laborin the kitchen.

Suddenly, Donald realized theywere not kidding. He gobbled the lastremaining bit of brownie in hopes thatBoss and Tim wouldn’t tear it awayfrom him.

“Where did you get the brownie,Donald?” I asked trying to keep a calmforgiving spirit in my voice.

“Have you been in our trailer?” Bosssnapped. “If so you need to tellsomebody. I just got chewed out overthose &^%^%#@#* brownies!”

“For crying out loud,” Donald said.“I don’t know why you people are so

upset. June had a plastic container ofbrownies down by the concessionstand and she was selling them for adime a piece. I gave her a quarter fortwo. I bet that kid has five dollarsalready. For some of them she chargedmore than a dime depending on whoit was.” He laughed. “She is some kidand she wasn’t about to give any toBuzzy and his buddies because theydidn’t have the money to pay!”

About that time Buzzy and Junecame tromping up the bleacher stairs.Naturally they were fussing and it waspretty obvious I needed to get involvedquickly. About the same time Timjumped up and headed down the stairs.

“Good grief,” he commanded withauthority in his voice. “We have to getready to rope.” Boss and Donald tookoff after him and I grabbed the kids.

“I sold all our brownies, Mom,“June said.

“Yea, and I didn’t get none,” Buzzycountered. “She said I didn’t haveenough money.”

“Where were the brownies, June,” Iasked. “Buzzy went to the trailer to getthem. Where were they?”

“I don’t just keep ropes in my ropebag,” June said. “It holds a lot ofother stuff.”

I wearily sat down. About that timeBoss and Tim came roaring across thearena trying to catch their steer. I’dbeen too preoccupied to even grab thecamera. Donald waved from his horsedown by the warm up arena.

“Mmmm, brownies! Whatbrownies?” Boy, did I have someapologizing to do. Maybe Boss, Timand Donald would win the roping andbrownies would be the last thing ontheir minds.” I sighed and listened tothe kids banter back and forth over thestupid brownies.

“Look at all my money,” June saidpulling it out of her rope bag.

“Yea, and I didn’t get any browniesor money either,” Buzzy said and tookoff with his rope in a huff.

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during one of the many continuingeducation opportunities I am requiredto attend. To be honest, theenvironment in which I was seeing TheFit Suit was about as far from a ropingpen as you could ever imagine. Itsintention is directed at really sick peoplewho need the same things every teamroper needs. A very effective and, evenmore so, efficient way to obtain a higherlevel of physical fitness for those peoplewho don’t have an awful lot of “sparetime.” That’s when I approached themand you could say the rest is thismonth’s installment.They learned very quickly about

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about who you are out there that I referto as my “dedicated readers.” You are agroup that is passionate about whatyou do, yet very few of you actually doit for a living. Team roping involvesconstant practice and because ofvariables and logistics, practice time isvaluable and time-intensive and thusdoesn’t leave you with a lot of “sparetime.” Whether we want to admit it ornot the sport is more competitive thanever and the more athletic you are, thebetter your chances of winning. Finally,there is so much more to team ropingthan just roping. It is caring for horses,getting animals to the vet, facilitymaintenance like cleaning stalls, andlet’s not forget driving halfway acrossthe country just to rope!What I’m getting around to is really

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I feel like you’re getting anywhere,because the progress you’re making issmall and it’s hard to notice, your horseis improving. When you don’t thinkyou’re making any progress, look backsix months and remember where youwere, then look at where you are today.”“What’s exciting,” he would add, “is thatin six more months, imagine how goodhe will be. So get on and let’s go.”

How do you eat an elephant? Onebite at a time. How do you build apyramid? One block at a time. How doyou chop a giant tree down with an axe?One chop at a time. The first chopmight not cause much damage, nor thesecond, nor the third. But if you justkeep swinging that axe, I promise youthat tree is coming down. In our worldtoday it seems like speed gets all thecredit. How fast we can do things iswhere it’s at.

When I watched the National Finalsthis past December on television, everynight the commentators talked about allkinds of different teams in the teamroping. I thought they did a great jobkeeping us informed on what was goingon. But one happening was that therewere two teams putting on a ropingdisplay. After seven go-rounds, NickSartain and Kollin VonAhn were 36.0 onseven steers. Luke Brown and MartinLucero were 35.3 on seven steers. That’saveraging 5.0 and 5.1 every night underthat kind of pressure. That’s incredible!I’ve never seen two teams rope thatconsistently in my life, and hardly makea mistake. But not a word was spokenabout that.

’ve always admired someone who isretired; someone who had thefortitude to get up every day and go

to work and do the same thing day afterday. Some days they may not have felt thebest and some days the weather mayhave been terrible, but it didn’t matter.For 35 or 40 years, they got up and wentto work. I’m sure they sometimes had towork with people they didn’t love to bearound, but that didn’t stop them either.Put your work clothes on and do your job.

The discipline to make yourself dosomething that you don’t want to do isone of the keys to becoming successful.If a person isn’t willing to do that, thethings you desire will only stay in yourmind. They will never become reality.The willingness to do a job over andover with no end in sight takes a specialkind of person. I think most people,including myself, want immediateresults. But if success was easy, everyonewould be successful.

When I was growing up my dadalways had a couple of young horsesthat he would be training. As I got older,he helped me get a young horse of myown and we trained it together. Everyday after work, we would go out and geton our colts. I can remember a hundredtimes, maybe a thousand times, I wouldtell my Dad, “I don’t feel like this horse isgetting any better.” He would smile andsay, “Yes he is, just keep doing whatyou’re doing.” Every day, we would goout there, catch the colts, and do almostthe same thing we did the day beforeover and over, and he never seemed toweaken. He also said, “Even if you don’t

Please don’t think I’m taking a shotat the commentators, because I’mnot. They have to be up on all theevents, not just the one I love. As a fanof team roping, sitting on my couch athome with my NFR tee shirt on, I wasblown away with how consistent thesefour guys were night after night. Theykept talking about this guy having achance to be the World Champion, orthis other guy being the champ, andlet me let you in on a little secret.When someone is in that muchcontrol and being that consistentevery night, one of those teams isgoing to be the World Champion!

What would you rather be? 3.0,then no time, no time, no time, or 5.0,5.2, 4.9, 5.0? I hope you answered theway I think you should, because I’vebeen to what they call the “big show”and I have won a go-round buckle.They are pretty but they’re made outof silver. They give another buckleaway out there and it’s made out ofgold, and that one is beautiful! In thelong run, persistence and consistencywill beat out blinding speed everytime. Unfortunately, that doesn’t getmuch attention these days. When it’sall said and done, the person who goesabout his work tirelessly day after dayand isn’t worried about how fast he isreaching his goal, that’s the personwho will get the results he desires and deserves.

Until next monthThanks for your time

Walt Woodard

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13 Berryville, Arkansas WinterSeries Affiliate; Carroll CountyFairgrounds; Berryville, AR

13 - 14 South Carolina ChampionshipsCircle M Arena; Pelzer, SC

14 Wildfire Businessman'sWildfire Ranch; Salado, TX

14 LoneStar Arena Team RopingLoneStar Arena; Stephenville, TX

19 - 21 Muddy River ClassicShelby County ShowplaceArena; Memphis, TN

20 - 21 Rope the Ozarks SpringfestTulsa Expo Fairgrounds; Tulsa, OK

26 - 27 PTR World FinalsMojave Crossing Events Center;Fort Mohave, AZ

26 - 28 East Texas ChampionshipsHenderson County Fairpark;Athens, TX

26 - 28 Big Loop Big Money TourAffiliate; Lavacca Expo Center -William Alton Allen Complex;Hallettsville, TX

26 - 28 Canyonlands Championships Spanish Trails Arena; Moab, UT

27 Twisted Metal Classic AffiliateLancaster Events Center;Lincoln, NE

March5 - 7 California Championships

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6 Corey Ross Church Roping;Liberty Hill, TX

6 - 7 Florida ChampionshipsClay County Fairgrounds; Green Cove Springs, FL

21 - 24 Bayou ChampionshipsCoushatta Pavillion; Kinder, LA

23 - 24 S&S ProductonsChisholm Trail Arena; Enid, OK

28 - 31 NTRL 2010 FinalsThe Equestrian Center OfJacksonville; Jacksonville, FL

29 - 31 8th Annual Dodge Truck RopingMesquite Fairgrounds; Mesquite, NV

30 - 31 Rope the Ozarks WinterChampionships; Carroll CountyFairgrounds; Berryville, AR

30 - 31 On Fire Productions AffiliateAustin Arena; Canton, TX

31 LoneStar Arena Team RopingLoneStar Arena; Stephenville, TX

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6 Cowboy Collection ArenaTerrell, TX

6 - 7 BSI Winter ClassicIke Hamilton Expo Center; West Monroe, LA

6 - 7 Circle T Ranch AffiliateCircle T Ranch; Hamilton, TX

6 - 7 On Fire Productions AffiliateRusk County Expo Center;Henderson, TX

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6 Corey Ross Church Roping;Liberty Hill, TX

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29 Resistol Team RopingDiamond T Indoor Arena;Denton, TX

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4 - 6 Utah ChampionshipsSalt Lake County EquestrianCenter; South Jordan, UT

10 - 13 West Texas Championships1st Community Credit UnionSpur Arena; San Angelo, TX

11 - 13 Iowa ChampionshipsSidney Rodeo Grounds; Sidney, IA

18 - 20 North Arkansas ClassicBenton County Fairgrounds;Bentonville, AR

18 - 20 Western ColoradoChampionshipsMesa County Fairgrounds;Grand Junction, CO

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Sunday - January 17Books Open at 8:00 a.m. - Rope 9:30 a.m.

#10 $50 per roper - Enter 5 times - Pick or Draw

#12 40 years and older (Women any age) - #6 cap


#11 $50 per roper - Enter 5 times



Handicap Pick or Draw5 cap on draw on bottom only

Open $50 per roper - Enter 5 times

$155,063 cashpaid out at2009 Finals

On Fire Dates:Austin Arena

Canton, TX

Mar 13-14Apr 17-18

Rusk County ExpoHenderson, TX

Mar 20-21Apr 24-25

FinalsMay 21-23

Athens, TX

2010 USTRC Membership Required

Kevin Blackwell (903) 721-0303Curtis McKnight (936) 674-6007

www.onfireproduction.com

TRIAD Numbers Only

Stalls Available$20

Top 20 toShort Go & On FireShoot-Outs Awarded

Roper

Friendly

70%

Payback

Dummy Roping

Noon Saturday

Sponsored byCowboy Trailer Sales &Cowboy Conversions

Crockett, TX(936) 546-2467

If you make the Short-Round at any On Fire roping you receive a Finals S/O. All On Fire Finals S/O

ropings are 100% payback.

70% Payback on #8 - #15 Ropings

Rusk County ExpoHenderson, TexasFebruary 6-7, 2010


Additional SponsorDrag Steer

Smokin’ Ropes936.546.9966

www.smokinropes .b iz2205 East Goliad • Crockett, TX 75835

Official Rope of On Fire Productions

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Zane Dansie - ZD Cattle Co. 801/599-1238 www.zdroping.com

L All ropings – 3 steers, top 50 to short-go L Any tie will be roped off!

L Cash or credit card only. L Plenty of stalls & RV space available.

L Host Motel: San Carlos Casino 928/475-7800 or 1-800-APACHE-8

L Book hotel early!

4th Annual Show Me The BenjaminFebruary 13 - 15, 2010

Apache Gold CasinoSan Carlos, Arizona

KKK$82,000KKKIn Cash and Prizes!

Beautiful leather briefcases loaded with $10,000 to the High Point Roper each day!

Monday, February 15Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.Open Warm up Drawpot $30/roper • Enter 6 times

USTRC #4 & Under Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100

Enter 4 times

Slower cattle – Shorter barrier

Payoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE

with$10,000 CASH to High Point roper!

1st - Deluxe Master saddles & $3,000

2nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,000

3rd - Jackets & $1,000

4th - Jackets & $800

5th - Jackets & $600

6th - Sweatshirts & $400

Sunday, February 14Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.Open Warm up Drawpot$30/roper • Enter 6 times Limited to 100 teams

Rope For The BenjaminUSTRC #11 Handicap for #6 and under ropers onlyPick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100, enter 4 timesPayoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE

with $10,000 CASH to High Point roper!1st - Deluxe Master Saddles & $3,0002nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,0003rd - Jackets & $1,0004th - Jackets & $8005th - Jackets & $6006th - Sweatshirts & $400

Sponsors:Camp Chef,

Master Saddles & Buckles, Cactus Ropes, La QuintaApache Gold Casino

All ropings: Payoff for all ropings guaranteed at 450 teams and may increase accordingly. TRIAD numbers only; Current USTRC cards. Cash or credit cards only.

Appropriatecut-off times and handicaps TBA.Visit our website at zdroping.com for further info.

Saturday, February 13Sign up 9:00 a.m. • Rope 10:00 a.m.Open Warm up Drawpot$30/roper, enter 6 times Limited to 100 teams

Rope For The BenjaminUSTRC #13 HandicapPick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3 for $100 Enter 4 timesPayoff: LEATHER BRIEFCASE

with $10,000 CASH to High Point roper!1st - Deluxe Master Saddles & $3,0002nd - Awesome Buckles & $2,0003rd - Jackets & $1,0004th - Jackets & $8005th - Jackets & $6006th - Sweatshirts & $400

2 arenaswill be used!

Last year2,300 teams

Valentine’s/President’s

Day Weekend

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Zane Dansie - ZD Cattle Co.801-599-1238

www.zdroping.com

presents

Rope For The Big BucksFebruary 26-27, 2010 • South Jordan, UT • Equestrian Park

Sponsors: Camp Chef, Master Saddles & Buckles, Cactus Ropes, La Quinta

Saturday, February 27Sign up 9 a.m. Rope 10 a.m.All Jr. 15 & underPick 1, Draw 3, $100/roper, enter 2 timesBuckles to Average winners

Rope For The Big Bucks#4 and under roping onlyBooks close at 11 a.m.Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for

$100, enter 4 times

Payoff: $5,000 tothe High Point Roper!

1st - Deluxe Master Saddles & $2,0002nd - Awesome Buckles & $1,5003rd - Jackets & $1,0004th - Jackets & $6005th - Jackets & $400

Friday night, Feb. 26Sign up 6 p.m. Rope 7 p.m.

Rope For The Big Bucks#11 Handicap - capped at

#6 & under onlyPick 1, Draw 2 or

Draw all 3 for $100Enter 4 times

Payoff: $5,000 to the High Point Roper!

1st - Deluxe Master Saddles & $2,0002nd - Awesome Buckles & $1,5003rd - Jackets & $1,0004th - Jackets & $6005th - Jackets & $400

$30,000 in Cash andPrizes!

L Any tie will be roped off! L Cash or credit card only. L Payoff guaranteed at 300 teams, but may be increased according to number of teams. L Must be in western attire.L Plenty of stalls and RV space available. Call for late arrival (801) 599-1238.

L Host Motel: Super 8 800-800-8000; Sleep Inn 801-572-2020 L TRIAD numbers only

March 19-20 Ogden, UT - Wrangler QuailiferApril 9-10 South Jordan, UT - Rope for the CorrientesApril 16-17 Farmington, NM - Rope for the Big BucksMay 1 Cedar Valley, UTMay 29-31 Farmington, UT - WS QualifierJune 12 Oakley, UT - Saddle RopingJuly 8-10 Panguitch, UT - Color Country

July 23-24 Farmington, UT - Pioneer Days WS Qualifier

August 12-14 Price, UT - Trailer RopingSept 9-11 Windowrock, AZ - Navajo Nation FairOctober 1-2 Farmington, NMOctober 8-9 South Jord an, UTNov 26-27 Farmington, NM - Turkey Bowl

Upcoming Dates

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FEBRUARY 13-14, 2010

TROPHY BUCKLES TO AVERAGEWINNERS

#11

SUNDAY#12, #13, #15, Open

$150/roperEnter 2 times80% Payback

PAYOFF BASED

ON 40 TEAMS

1ST $4,8002ND $2,8803RD $1,920

SATURDAY#8 DrawpotCapped at #4Enter1, Draw 2

or Draw 3 for $150Max of 2 entries

#10 DrawpotEnter 1, Draw 1

or Draw 2 for $100Max of 3 entries

#11 Roping4-head for $100/team

visit us atwww.brokenhornteamroping.com

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Please Call The PTR For Entry Information. (805) 801-2029Pre entries have closed, but you may still enter if roping has not filled!Roping is capped at 250 teams - 100-Qualified, 150-Direct entries!Direct entry fee: $1,250/roper - $2,500/team. Enter up to 4 times.

PTR World Finals PrizelineFully Tooled Silver Saddles • World Championship Rings • Gold Buckles • Trophy Knives

Trophy Best Ever Pads • Trophy Jackets • Trophy Rope Bags • Trophy Horse Blankets ...and much more!

TRIAD numbers only2010 USTRC Membership Required

82%Payback!

Enter/QualifyUp To FourTimes!

Hurry!Limited SpotsAvailable!$500,000Payout!

Cattle provided by PTR

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Shoot-OutsUSTRC Regional

Shoot-Outs awarded to the Average winners of any roping that has a payback or $10,000 or

more. All money won willcount towards

personal earnings forUSTRC National and

Regional Finals Shoot-Outs.

10th Annual Tulsa OklahomaSPRINGFEST ‘10

February 20 & 21, 2010

All Ropings ProgressiveAfter One

ScheduleSaturday, February 21

Sign up at 8 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m.Open 4/$80 per roper

#15 handicap 4/$80 per roper#13 (with #12 inc) 4/$50 per roper#12 (with #11 inc) 4/$50 per roper#11 (with #10 inc) 4/$50 per roper

All ropings - enter 5 times

Sunday, February 22Sign up at 8 a.m. - Rope at 9:00 a.m. #10 (with #9 inc) 4/$50 per roper#9 (with #8 inc) 4/$50 per roper#8 Pick/Draw 3/$150 per roper

Enter with partner,draw 2 partners

or draw all three partnersCapped at a #4

Books close on the P/D at 2:00 p.m.

CURRENT COGGINSREQUIRED

DIRECTIONS:

21st and Yale from all major interstates

STALLS:

1,400 stalls available. $24/night

For more information call:

Kevin Hall 417/547-3406

All New

Climate C

ontrolle

d

North A

rena

at Expo

CASH

ONLY

1,200 teamsin 2009

Gross PayoutOver $80,000

Official Host Hotel918/858-3775February 23-24, 2009

Ask for the Toma Roping rate when youmake reservations

$59.95 for a Double Queen Room!$69.95 for a Queen Suite!

Rates do not include tax and are subject to availability

MicrotelInn & SuitesRopers Note:

Tulsa, OKMarch 20 - 21, 2010

Same Format USTRC Affiliate

TRIAD Numbers Only. Musthave current card. Cards

may be purchased at roping

1/3 StockCharge on allRopings

Expo-Center FairgroundsTulsa, Oklahoma

Mustang North Arena

Jr. Looper PrizesSunday 1:30 p.m.

Ages 5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11Presented by

Fast Back Ropes

Sponsors

NewProducerRope TheOzarks

$1,600 Cash Bonus$500 High Money winner

$300 to runner upeach day.

Gift CertificatesRopes etc.

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NEW FACE.NEW FACE.SAME ROPE.NEW FACE.

Rich Skelton 2003 and 2004 World Champion

Kollin VonAhn 2009 World Champion

Randon Adams 2008 World Champion

Walt Woodard 2007 World Champion

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Philipp Ranch

Sunday, February 28#10 • #9 • #8 Drawpot

#10 & #9 4 for $50/roper • Enter 5 times

#8 Drawpot Enter 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roper

Enter twice

TRIAD numbers onlyUSTRC affiliate roping • Must be current 2010 USTRC member

Cards may be purchased at ropingWin USTRC Flex Earnings!First to enter, last to rope

Great Corriente roping cattlefurnished by Philipp Ranch

FOR MORE INFORMATIONJohn 713/806-6012Carlos 979/221-7583Johnnie 936/878-2833 or visit our website:

www.philippranch.comSPONSORS

All Around Performance HorseCatalena Hatters

Don Gonzales SaddleryKnife River ConcreteMatthews Electric

Beard-Navasota Vet Hospital

80%

Payback

presents

Big Loop Big Money Team Roping Tourwith finals

February27-28, 20103rd Tour StopTexas Alton AllenExpo Center

Halletsville, Texas

Buckles tothe AverageWinners

Saturday, February 27Open • #15 • #13 • #12 • #11

All ropings 4 for $150/roperPA1 • Enter twice

Saturday and SundayBooks open at 8:00 a.m. for thefirst roping each day and close at 8:45 a.m.All other ropings: Books will openwhen the previous roping beginsand close a minimum of 30 minutesprior to the start of that roping.

UPCOMING TOUR EVENTS:March 20-21, 2010 • Brenham, TX

Washington County FairgroundsApril 24-25, 2010 • Groesbeck, TX

Limestone County Expo CenterMay 22-23 • Giddings, TX

Lee County Arena

June 26-27 • TOUR FINALS • Bryan, TXBrazos County Event CenterMust attend 3 of 6 ropings

to qualify for the Tour Finals

FLASH! Over $100,000

Paid to Ropers atFirst 2 Tour Stops

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True horsemen understand that horses were created with the ability to run, turn and stop.

The Legacy System patented design mirrors the critical support structures of the fetlock,

adding natural reinforcement to help safeguard your horse against injury and strain.

CLINTON ANDERSON

Nature’s PatentTHE SUSPENSORY APPARATUS

is a thick branch of the suspensory ligament that supports the fetlock joint during the

weight-bearing phase of a stride.

Legacy’s PatentTHE LEGACY FETLOCK CRADLE SYSTEM

provides maximum protection to the fetlock, while reinforcing the

ligament structures.

Since 1992~~

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World Series Qualifiers

Tulsa, OklahomaFebruary 27 & 28, 2010

www.wstroping.com

RULES

W Books open at 9:00 a.m.

W Books close at 10:00 a.m.

W Must be 21 years old thiscalendar year to rope in

World Series #13, #11 &

#10. Other ropings have

no age limit.

W WS Memberships requiredand available at ropings.

W TRIAD classifications

W CASH ONLY!

2010 CALENDARPlan Your Ropings and Set Your Goals Now!

March 6 & 7Clarksville, ARFoothills ArenaApril 17 & 18Mt. Vernon, MOFlying M Arena

(Tentative) April 24 & 25Guthrie, OKLazy E Arena

MayWORLD SERIES FINALS - OKLAHOMA

June 19 & 20McAlester, OK

Lightning C Arena

August 7 & 8Guthrie, OKLazy E Arena

Sept 4, 5 & 6Labor Day Team Roping /

Pasture Roping / Barrel Race

Oct 9 & 10Tulsa, OK

Saturday

#15 HandicapWorld Series

Enter 2 times • $150/roper

5 Steer • No caps or age limit

#13 World SeriesEnter 2 times • $150/roper

No caps • 21 years old this

calendar year


#6 Heel Cap • 21 years old

this calendar year

Sunday

#11 Warm Up / #9 Inc.Enter 3 times • $50/roper



this calendar year

#9 Ultimate DrawDraw 2 • $100/roper

Enter 2 times • No age limit

#5 Heel Cap

Producers: Mackey & Kelli Tully 479/435-2619 or Gerry Tully 575/937-2298

Arena Directions:

Bridle Creek Horse Ranch & Resort5811 Roper Road, Sperry, OK 74073 • Reservations: 918/ 855-5410

www.bridlecreekok.com • Cabins, stalls & hookups available. Super Nice!

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World Series Qualifiers

Clarksville, ArkansasMarch 6 & 7, 2010

www.wstroping.com

RULES

W Books open at 9:00 a.m.

W Books close at 10:00 a.m.

W Must be 21 years old thiscalendar year to rope in

World Series #13, #11 &

#10. Other ropings have

no age limit.

W WS Memberships requiredand available at ropings.

W TRIAD classifications

W CASH ONLY!

2010 CALENDARPlan Your Ropings and Set Your Goals Now!

April 17 & 18Mt. Vernon, MOFlying M Arena

(Tentative) April 24 & 25Guthrie, OKLazy E Arena

MayWORLD SERIES FINALS - OKLAHOMA

June 19 & 20McAlester, OK

Lightning C Arena

August 7 & 8Guthrie, OKLazy E Arena

Sept 4, 5 & 6Labor Day Team Roping /

Pasture Roping / Barrel Race

Oct 9 & 10Tulsa, OK

Saturday

#15 HandicapWorld Series

Enter 2 times • $150/roper

5 Steer • No caps or age limit


No caps • 21 years old this

calendar year



this calendar year

Arena Directions:

Foothills Arena - 9591 Hwy 103, Clarksville, AR 72830Reservations 479/497-2688 or 479/530-6532 • www.foothillsarena.com

200 Stalls • Hookups available • Restaurant • Coggins required

Sunday

#11 Warm Up / #9 Inc.Enter 3 times • $50/roper



this calendar year

#9 Ultimate DrawDraw 2 • $100/roper

Enter 2 times • No age limit

#5 Heel Cap

Producers: Mackey & Kelli Tully 479/435-2619 or Gerry Tully 575/937-2298

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RICKEY GREENPOWER TEAM ROPINGMarch 5 - 7, 2010

Friday, March 5 • PRE-ROPING • 7 p.m.Open Draw • $100/roper • Enter 3X #6 & Under Draw • $50/roper • Enter 3X • 4-steer

Saturday, March 6 • Books open at 8 a.m. / Rope at 9 a.m.Open • $200/roper • Enter 3X • 2-steer

FASTEST 40 TEAMS COME BACK SATURDAY NIGHT

2 places each go round#15, #13, #12 • $100/roper

Enter 3X • 4 steer, progressive

Saturday 7 p.m.Pro/Am • $100/AMATEUR • RESERVEDParticipants in POWER TEAM ROPING CLINIC only

Open • TOP 40 TEAMS • 3-steer average

Sunday, March 7Cowboy Church • 8 a.m.

followed by #10, #9, #8

$100/roper • Enter 3X • 4-steer, progressive

Tuition $400Includes stall and

lunch both days

Limited to 10 Headers &

10 Heelers (all levels)

3 DAY POWER TEAM

ROPING FOLLOWING

SCHOOLAll clinic participants will be

invited to team up with a pro

in the Pro/Am on Saturday

night.

For more information

on the roping, check

the web:

WWW.QCARENA.COM

SUSAN 678/603-

0038

Coming to the QC ARENA in Gay, GeorgiaMarch 3 - 4, 2010

RICKEY GREEN POWER TEAM ROPING SCHOOL

What does a Power Team Roping School include?

Day 1 - Rickey takes you from A to Z in what it takes to make you into the roper you want

to be in a one and a half hour introduction, then two and a half hours of dummy work. This is

followed by video viewing to watch instruction on horse control then four hours of roping cattle.

Day 2 - Starts with one hour of dummy roping followed by two hours of exercises on horse

back for everything from leaving the box to riding your horse properly around the corner to heel

a steer. The rest of the day you will be making runs and going over your mental game to get to

the pay window.

70% PAYBACKTOP MONEY EACH DAY WINS ARICKEY GREENSADDLEBY MARTIN SADDLES

Tuition $400Includes stall and

lunch both days

Limited to 10 Headers &

10 Heelers (all levels)

3 DAY POWER TEAMROPING FOLLOWING

SCHOOL

All clinic participants will

be invited to team up with

a pro in the Pro/Am on

Saturday night.

For more informationon the roping, check the web:

WWW.QCARENA.COM

SUSAN 678/603-0038

Spend 2 full days with Rickey Green learning:W How to hold the rope properly W How to feed your rope and how much

W Swing angles W Horse control and position

W Steer control and handling W Body position and proper balance techniques

W Focus points W Personal strengths and weaknesses in technique

W Concentration development W Competitive mental game

TRIAD numbers only

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UNITED STATESTEAM ROPING

CHAMPIONSHIPS

USTRC Official Equine Insurance Partner.

Full Mortality Exclusive Roping Rate Includes Excess Colic Surgery Coverage*

Major Medical/Surgical

Private Horseowner’s Liability

Commercial Liability

Immediate Coverage Available

Pay Plan Options: Visa, MasterCard, Discover Accepted

www.BroadstoneEquine.com

Broadstone Equine Insurance AgencyP.O. Box 978

Middleburg, VA 20118

888.687.8555

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*for eligible horses.

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No Entry FeeBooks open 9:00 a.m.Books close 9:45 a.m.

Church Service 10:00 a.m.Roping starts at 11:00 a.m.

$20 Stock ChargeMust attend church to rope

$2,000 Added�5 & Under

1st, 2nd, 3rd -Master Buckles + Money

4th through 40th - Great Prizes

Kid's Dummy Roping6 & Under - Master Buckle

7-12 - Master Buckle Arena location8355 Ranch Road 1869

Liberty Hill, Texas www.wccowboychurch.org

HarvestRanch

ENTER WITH PARTNER & DRAW 2OR ENTER OPEN & DRAW 3

Corey Ross & Rolling M Trailer's Church roping • SATURday March 6, 2010

Liberty hill, Texas

1st High Point2-HORSE TRAILER2nd High PointMASTER SADDLE

AVERAGEBUCKLES + MONEY

TRIAD NUMBERS ONLY

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March 6 & 7, 2010Meridian, Mississippi

Lauderdale County Agri-CenterOff of Interstates 20/59, Exit 154, 2 miles south on the right.

SADDLEMANIA IV

presents

1st 2 Running P Saddles + $1,2002nd 2 Running P Saddles + $1,0003rd 2 Running P Saddles + $8004th 2 Running P Saddles + $6005th 2 Running P Saddles + $5006th 2 Breast Collars + $5007th 2 Breast Collars + $4008th 2 Breast Collars + $4009th 2 Breast Collars + $30010th 2 Breast Collars + $300

Handicaps#10 Straight

#9 -1 Second#8 & Under -2 Seconds

Saturday, March 6, 2010#10 Roping capped at Elite #5 roperNo two Elite #5 ropers can rope together

Pick or Draw • $40/roperBooks open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 9:00 a.m. Rope at 10:00 a.m.Teams entered after 9:00 a.m. will be $10 more

Sunday, March 7, 2010#8 Roping capped at #4 roper

No #4 Elite ropers may rope

Pick or Draw • $40/roperBooks open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 9:00 a.m.

Rope at 10:00 a.m.Teams entered after 9:00 a.m. will be $10 more

Handicaps#8 Straight#7 -1 Second

#6 & Under -2 Seconds

1st 2 Running P Saddles + $1,2002nd 2 Running P Saddles + $1,0003rd 2 Running P Saddles + $8004th 2 Running P Saddles + $6005th 2 Running P Saddles + $5006th 2 Breast Collars + $5007th 2 Breast Collars + $4008th 2 Breast Collars + $4009th 2 Breast Collars + $30010th 2 Breast Collars + $300

3-Head, Progressive on one16 second cut off on 1st steer

5 second barrier penalty50 team rotations

Top 50 teams to Short-Round (must catch 2 steers)TRIAD numbers only

$100 to Fastest Time on 1st steer in each rotation

$100 to Fastest Time in Short-Round

Rope Bags to Overall Fastest Time on any round

Dummy Roping at 2:00 p.m. each day(12 & under)

Easy money for the ladiesCowboy Church 11:00 a.m.

We reserve the right to reschedule anyevent due to adverse weather.

Rope Up ProductionsKeith Riley 601/736-0318

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114 / FEBRUARY 2010

FEBRUARY

February 27, 2010 Dublin, GA Affiliate Rockin Circle H

MARCH

March 13, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

March 13-14, 2010 Pensacola, FL NTRL Qualifier Escambia County Equesterian Center

March 20, 2010 Lake City, FL NTRL Qualifier Smitty Western Store Arena

March 27, 2010 Nicholls, GA Affiliate Wiregrass Arena

APRIL

April 3, 2010 Georgia Affiliate Rockin Circle H

April 10, 2010 Nicholls, GA Affiliate Wiregrass Arena

April 10, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

April 24, 2010 Georgia Affiliate Rockin Circle H

April 24-25, 2010 Bristol, TN NTRL Qualifier McPherson Arena

MAY

May 1, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

May 22, 2010 Nicholls, GA Affiliate Wiregrass Arena

May 29, 2010 Georgia Affiliate Rockin Circle H

JUNE

June 5, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

June 19, 2010 Nicholls, GA Affiliate Wiregrass Arena

June 26, 2010 Georgia Affiliate Rockin Circle H

JULY

July 3-4, 2010 Mt. Morris, PA Affiliate Yost Arena

July 17, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

July 31- August 1, 2010 Montgomery, AL NTRL Regional W.O. Crawford Arena

AUGUST

August 14, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

SEPTEMBER

September 18, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

September 18, 2010 Georgia Affiliate Rockin Circle H

OCTOBER

October 8-9, 2010 Perry, GA NTRL Regional Georgia National Fairgrounds

October 16, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

October 23, 2010 Georgia Affiliate Rockin Circle H

NOVEMBER

November 6, 2010 Georgia Affiliate Rockin Circle H

November 13-14, 2009 Memphis, TN Memphis Regional Agricenter Show Place Arena

November 13, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

November 20 & 21 Marianna, FL Southeast Regional Jackson County Ag Center

November 27 & 28 Bristol, TN Northeast Regional McPherson Arena

DECEMBER

December 4, 2010 Georgia Affiliate Rockin Circle H

December 11, 2010 Campbell, NY Affiliate Osburn Arena

By the time you receive this issue, the 6th NTRL NationalFinals will be in the history books Thanks to all the roperswho participated in our 2010 National Finals in Jacksonville,Florida who helped make it another successful event. TheNTRL National Finals is the largest team roping east of theMississippi with over $500,000 in cash and prizes awardedeach year. An event of this magnitude would not be possiblewithout the generous support of our sponsors. The NTRLwould like to thank Wrangler, Lubrisyn, Priefert, Classic,Reinsman, Carroll Original Wear, Maynard Buckles, RunningP Saddlery and Costa Del Mar once again for all of thesupport they have given us over this past year and in manycases, the past several years. Without these sponsors theNTRL would not be able to operate. Please support oursponsors every chance you get. It does make a difference.

The NTRL is looking forward to the start of the newseason. We are bringing on new producers and newsponsors this year to make it the biggest and best yet. Inaddition, with the new USTRC system, more money will begoing back to the ropers in the payouts and the new FlexEarnings make ropers earnings, that they win at any NTRLaffiliated roping, more valuable.

I have enjoyed working with and getting to know all ofthe NTRL producers, sponsors and many of the ropers thispast year. I look forward to a busy and successful upcomingNTRL season. Please feel free to call me anytime at theoffice at 970/897-3111. I will be happy to answer any ofyour questions or concerns.

Mandy WolfeNTRL Secretary

NTRL NEWS

2010 NTRL Schedule

Sooner Trailers

Thanks to our Sponsors:

NTRL OFFICE970/897-3111

Fax 970/897-2921E-mail:

[email protected] Website:

www.ntrlinc.com

Maynard BucklesThoreau, New Mexico

Kelsi Maynard

Willis

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NTRL


Books open 9:00 a.m. Rope 10:00 a.m. Sharp!

#11 Slide Handicapped Up to #13 and Down to #9Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $75/roperCan do this 3x up to 9 runs.

#8 Slide Handicapped Up to #10 and Down to #6Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $75/roperCan do this 3x up to 9 runs.

Bonus Roping 10 Head Challenge$150/roper, Limit to 10 teams only, may enter 2xCapped at #5 Elite. Can call to reserve spot10 Steers: Every team ropes all 10 steers

NTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st in Average in all ropings.2010 USTRC Membership Required

Rockin Circle HProductionsFebruary 27Dublin, GA

For More Info Call Rockin Circle H: Todd Harris at 478/447-5310

Address of Arena: 575 Southern Pines Rd.Dublin, GA 31021

Books open at 8:00 a.m. Rope at 9:00 a.m. sharp!

#15 Slide Handicap up and down Enter 5x - $35/roper#13 Enter 5x - $35/roper#12 Enter 5x - $35/roperSooner Trailer VIP Enter 2x- $35/roper - 75% Payback#11 Enter 5x - $35/roper#10 Enter 5x - $35/roper# 9 Enter 5x - $35/roper2010 USTRC Membership Required

Osburn Arena NTRL SeriesCampbell, NY

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

South Georgia Youth ParkWiregrass ArenaNicholls, GA

Priefert Chute Series

March 27April 10May 22June 19

Smitty’s ArenaLake City, FLMarch 20

LARGER PAYBACK IN 2010!

Prize Jackets to Average WinnersNTRL Shoot-Outs to 1st & 2nd in AverageDirections: 1-75, take HWY 90 for 3 milesFor More Information Call Scott Elliott

386/867-1299

Covered Arena

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

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

March 13 August 14April 10 September 18May 1 October 16June 5 November 13July 17 FINALS* December 11

2010 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]

For More Info and Directions: Franklin Thomas 706/473-0476

Watch for more details in the March issue ofSuperLooper and The Roping Pen2010 USTRC Membership Required

TRIAD numbers only TRIAD numbers only

TRIAD numbers only TRIAD numbers only

UPCOMING EVENTS

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NTRL

116 / FEBRUARY 2010

National Team Roping League QualifierApril 24-25, 2010Bristol, Tennessee McPherson Arena

Must have 2010 USTRC card to rope.Memberships may be purchased at this event.

Receive NTRL card FREE. Cash ONLY! TRIAD numbers only.

NTRL dress code required.

Stalls80 indoor stalls are available at the facility.

Other arrangements can be made but you needto call. There are 10 RV hookups, but plentyof space to camp and bathrooms do have

showers. For more information call NTRL Office:

970-897-3111 or John Johnson 423-340-0640.McPherson Arena

934 Knob Park Road, Bristol, TN 37620

Roping Format:Drawpot Option in Every Roping

Open Pick/DrawPick one partner, draw one for $100/roper. You may enter two times.No roper less than a #6 heeler and a #5 header may enter. Top ten

teams or top 10% of teams, which ever is more, to short go.

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10Four head, progressive after one. You may enter each roping fivetimes, any combination of pick or draw. Entry fees are $50/roper.Top ten teams or top 10% of teams, which ever is more, to short go.

The #10 is capped at a #6 Elite.

#9, #8, #7Three head, progressive after one. You may enter each roping fivetimes, any combination of pick or draw. Entry fees are $50/roper.Top ten teams or top 10% of teams, which ever is more, to short go.The #9 is capped at a 5 Elite, the #8 is capped at a 4 Elite, the #7 is

capped at a #4.

Sooner Trailer VIP RopingFour head, progressive after one on highest number VIP roping.

Entry fees are $50/roper. The lowest number VIP roping will pay onthree head. This is not an incentive roping. The ropings are run

together. May enter each roping two times. 75% payback.

Host HotelMicrotel Inn & Suites

276.699.8164Holiday Inn

Hotel & Suites 276.466.4100

Motel 6 276.466.6060

Saturday, April 24Books open 9 a.m. Rope at 10 a.m. SHARP!Open 4-Hd $100/ Roper • Pick 1 Draw 1 • Enter 2 x#15 4-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 5 x#13 4-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 5 x#12 4-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 5 x#11 4-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 5 xSooner Trailers VIP Roping4-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 2x • 75% Payback

Sunday, April 25Books open 9 a.m. Rope at 10 a.m. SHARP!Priefert No Barrier Chute will be used on Sunday Only –

in the #10, #9, #8, & #7

#10 4-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 5 x • Capped at 6 Elite#9 3-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 5 x • Capped at 5 Elite#8 3-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 5 x • Capped at 4 Elite#7 3-Hd • $50/Roper • Enter 5 x • Capped at 4

PRIZESCarroll Original Wear Jackets to Average Winners

70% Payback in ALL RopingsUSTRC Regional Shoot-Outs to Average WinnersNTRL National Shoot-Outs to 1st - 5th in Average

Sooner Trailers

CASH IS KING

70% Payback in

ALL ROPINGS

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NTRL

SPONSORSReinsman

Pete Moore ChevroletAlabama Farmers

Co-OpFRM FeedsClassic Rope


Allen’s Ropings and Phillip’s Cattle Co.Present

Rope for Saddles and CashSaturday and Sunday March 13-14, 2010

Pensacola, FloridaEscambia County Equestrian Center

$20,000 CASH

$10,000 to #4 and

below and

$10,000 #5 and

above High Point

Roper

This will be a #10 roping with a handicap. No roper over a #6 Elite can rope. All ropersmust enter the drawpot with at least 4 partners.Ropers can also enter with picked partners (afterentering the drawpot.) You can have a maximumof 20 partners. Roping will be a 3-head, progressive after one. Books open at 7 a.m.,rope at 9 a.m. Cut off time may apply in firstround only. Short Go for #10 will be run on Sunday

Drawpot - Partners $55Pick Partners$130/team • You can enter this way upto 16 times but must enter the Drawpot1 time first (4 partners) and cannotenter with the same partner more thatonce (except switch-end teams.)

Kid’s Jr. LooperRoping, Sunday, 12 Noon

3 Age GroupsJake Steerto Winners

Reinsman Saddle Bonus Roping#8 Handicap Capped at #4 EliteWill not start before 3 p.m.3-head, progressive after one

You must have entered the #10 with at least 4 partners to be eligible to rope in the Bonus Roping.Enter 1, draw 2 for $175 or draw 3 for $175

You may enter 4 times for a total of 12 runs.

8 Saddles • 8 Reinsman Saddle Pads10 Reinsman Vests + Cash

Saddle to High Point Lady RoperSaddle to High Point Roper over 55

NTRL Shoot-Outs given to 1st-5th place in the Average

General InformationCASH ONLY for entries. There will be a cut-off time in the first round only. 5-second barrier.TRIAD numbers only (you must have been classified by USTRC). We will take the first 700

teams that pre-enter to rope on Sunday (call if you are roping on Sunday ONLY).Allen’s Ropings reserves the right to make any and all necessary changes.

Pre-entries taken with credit card (3% charge).2010 USTRC cards required. Cards may be purchased at this event.

For info, stall reservations and R.V. hookups, call Ed Allen 256/749-0541 or Chip Phillips 256/762-4196

CATTLE FOR SALE AT ROPING

Handicap

Saddles to High Point #3, #4, #5, & #6.

High Point #4 & belowand #5 & above Roperof the #10 receives

$10,000 cash

Host HotelsQuality Inn West850/944-0333Microtel Inn & Suites

850/941-8902Ask for Allen’s Ropings Rates

Payoff for #10 Handicap Saturday and Sunday1st $6,000 + Buckles & National Shoot-Outs2nd $4,000 + Reinsman Saddle Pads &

Regional Shoot-Outs3rd $2,500 + Reinsman Saddle Pads4th $1,500 + Reinsman Saddle Pads5th $1,000 + Reinsman Saddle Pads6th $750 + Reinsman Saddle Pads

7th-12th $500 + Reinsman VestsNTRL Shoot-Outs

given to 1st-10th place in the Average

Short-Go Payoff:1st $1,000 + Buckles

2nd & 3rd $500High Point of the #10 cannot win saddle.

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Saturday, April 3, 2010 • 9 a.m.Horseman’s Park in Wonderful Las Vegas, Nevada5800 E. Flamingo • Las Vegas, Nevada

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jim Ericsson 805.501.8000 or Doug Ericsson 702.278.9021TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD (3% PROCESSING CHARGE): Karen Ericsson 805.501.8100

Entries must be postmarked by March 13, 2010 to avoid $100 late fee per team. Send check or money order to: Diamond E Productions, Inc., Attn: Tom Ericsson 7881 W. Charleston Blvd. #210, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Header_________________________________ USTRC ID#___________ Rating_________ Age_______ M/F _____

Address _____________________________________________ Phone ____________________________

Heeler_________________________________ USTRC ID#___________ Rating_________ Age_______ M/F _____Address _____________________________________________ Phone ____________________________

The 5th Annual

“PERFECT 10”RopingPresents

Format: #10 roping, capped at #6 Elite

Entry Fee $500/roper• Payout based on 250 teams

• 80% Payout!• Limited to 250 teams• Enter up to four times • Four-steer Average • Three full rounds for each team!

• All teams catching 3 steers to short-round

• Only 1 saddle/buckle per roper

• TRIAD numbers only• Current USTRC card and photo ID required forpayout. Must be 18 years or older to enter.

• Stalls available, call 702/278-9021• Excellent roping facility • Fair opportunity for each roper• Quality cattle provided by Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Company

Payoff and Shoot-Out positions are based on 250teams. Payoff and Shoot-Outs to be adjusted accordingto actual number of teams. Due to the special nature ofthis roping, USTRC Personal Earnings will not count.

The One Roping of the Year You Simply Cannot Miss!

Top six teams in theAverage will qualify forthe 2010 World Series

of Team RopingMust be at least 21 and registered to participate

in the WS Finals. WS cards and permits available.

Handicap: #10 straight#9 -1.5 sec.#8 -3 sec.;

#7 & below -4.5 sec.

2009 winners Jesse andSteve Coons, won $54,000,saddles and buckles

Host Hotel

888.960.6888Refer to group name“Perfect 10 Roping”

no later than Mar. 22, 2010 for discount.

Master Saddles to Top Lady Roper

& Top Senior Roper (55+ years old)

Gist Buckles to Top #3 & Under,

#4, #5 & #6Buckles to Fast Time of the Roping

First through Third Go-Rounds Payout:

1st $ 4,0002nd $ 3,0003rd $ 2,000

Short-Go $ 2,000

Average Payout: All Average Winners Receive Free Entry to 2011 Perfect 10

1st $60,000, Custom Water Buffalo Leather Master Saddles & Gist Buckles + Nat S/Os & WS Team Qualification

2nd $30,000 & Gist buckles + Reg S/Os & WS Team Qualification3rd $20,000 + Reg S/Os & WS Team Qualification4th $12,000 + Reg S/Os & WS Team Qualification5th $ 10,000 + Reg S/Os & WS Team Qualification6th $ 6,000 + Reg S/Os & WS Team Qualification7th $ 4,0008th $ 3,0009th $ 2,50010th $ 2,00011th $ 1,50012th $ 1,50013th $ 1,50014th $ 1,50015th $ 1,500

Also Join Us forthe 5th Annual

Lucky 13 Saddle RopingFriday, April 2

Books open at 5:00 p.m. Close at end of 1st round.

Rope at 6:00 p.m. #13 handicap$75/roper

1 second off for each teamnumber under #13

Progressive after one, Enter 5xOn-site entries

USTRC Shoot-Outs awardedbased on # of teams

No age limits1/3 cattle chargeCustom Master Saddles to 1st in the AverageGist Buckles

to 2nd in the AverageCash payout based on

# of teams

1st through 5th in Average will receive Pro Dally Wraps, our

newest sponsor for 2010.

Thanks to everyonewho's made thelast 4 years sosuccessful!

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Open Roping, Five-SteerProgressive after two$250 per man. 1/2 of all proceeds will benefit

the JPJ Foundation

For more information contact: Scott 661/305-0399 or Neal 818/519-9573www.jpjfoundationroping.com

1st Annual James Pickens Jr.

Foundation Charity Roping

Added Money

No Stock Charge

There will be prizes for first and second-round

fast times and also for short-round fast times.

USTRC Flex Earnings will be awarded to count

toward the 2010 USTRC Finals.

There will be a Calcutta before the roping. Part of

the proceeds will again benefit the JPJ Foundation.

Trophy Buckles FOR winners of the Calcutta.

Trophy Saddles FOR first in the Average.

Trophy Buckles FOR second in the Average.

Sponsorship prize FOR fastest times.

$5,000

TRIAD

numbers only

Hanson Dam Equestrian CenterOsbourne, California

April 22, 2010

Must be current

USTRC member.

USTRC memberships

sold on site.

CO-SPONSORED WITH CLASSIC COWBOY TOUR

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SATURDAY F February 27, 2010#13 DrawpotF Books open 8-9 a.m.,

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

for $120/roperF 4-head, progressive on oneF After Draw is posted, you may

enter single teams for $45/roperF May rope a total of 12 runsF #3 ropers not allowed in Draw

Handicap#13 teams - straight time#12 teams - minus 1 second#11 teams & under - minus 2 seconds

#11 Handicapped RopingF #10 & below teams receive

1.5 seconds off

#10 RopingF Capped at Elite #6 ropers

#9 Handicapped RopingF #8 & below teams receive

1.5 seconds offF Capped at Elite #5 ropers

4-head, progressive on one$50/roper - enter up

Books close 1 hour before each roping starts

TRIAD nuumbers only. Must be a current USTRC member to rope!

USTRC cards may be purchased at this event.

Cash or credit card only -unless you are a Gold Card member!

Add 3% for credit card, no tabs will be run!

Custom Stirrups by Twisted Tack

High Money #6 & OverHigh Money #5

High Money #4 & Underon Saturday

Cactus Saddle Padsto Average Winners of the #9

All ropings are part of the Twisted Metal Series.

In case of bad weather, call before you haul.

Custom Stirru

ps

BOOTH FEED

& SUPPLY

sbarsarena.com

NEBRASKA

TWISTED METAL

CLASSIC

Lancaster Event Center F Lincoln, Nebraska4100 N. 84th Street

Dummy Roping

Stallsare available for $30/night

(Must buy shavings from the Event Center - $8/bag)

Stalls open Friday evening.

Pinnacle BankMEMBER FDIC

THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE

Get Twisted Sponsors

Stay Over for the #10 SaddleDrawpot held on Sunday!

6 Cactus Saddles & Cash!

For more

information go to:

sbarsarena.com

or call:

402.673.4465

Cactus Saddles

Big Paychecks

February 27, 2010

HillcrestAnimal Clinic

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U S T R C S A N C T I O N E D R O P I N G E V E N T

Big Bounty inBRYAN, TEXASTexas Style Team Roping in a New Venue.Over $245,700 Paid Out in 2009USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

SOUTH TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPSFEBRUARY 11-14, 2010 BRYAN, TXACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

NEWFORMAT

2CASHONLY

ON-SITEENTRY

• Must have current Coggins.Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from GoldPlus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior tothe event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.

2010 USTRC membership required before you rope,and may be purchased at this event.

For more information visit ustrc.com

PRIZES12 Trophy Martin Saddles• Average winners of the #13, #12,#11, #10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

23 Trophy Gist Buckles• 2nd place Average winners of the#13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of theGold Plus• 2nd through 5th place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

10 Trophy Saddle Pads• 3rd place Average winners of the #13,#12, #11, #10 & #9

4 Trophy Show Blankets• Average winners of the Open & #15

Trophy Gist Spurs• Average winners of the Gold Plus

Flex Earnings Awards• Minimum of $152,000 at this event

Location: Brazos County Expo Complex,5827 Leonard Road, Bryan, TexasProducer: USTRCCattle: C-S Cattle CompanyEvent info: USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels:Manor Inn, 979.764.9540Residence Inn, 979.268.2200Vineyard Court, 979.693.1220

Hotels are very limited. Make reservations early.

Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.comSpecial Rate ID #00214570

AMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT

SSG Jr.Looper Roping12 noon SaturdayKids 6 and under, 7-9 and 10-12

FRIDAY, FEB. 12#13 HandicapGold Plus #12(with #10 Inc.)Century Bonus included#12 Handicap

SATURDAY, FEB. 13#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, FEB. 14#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner& novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books closeat 10:30 AM

THURSDAY, FEB. 11Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap

Open (with #15 Incentive)$150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.4-steer/Progressive after 1.Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive.Must qualify to short round toreceive Tour Points.

#15 Handicap$100/roper. Enter 3 times.4-steer/Progressive after 1.• #14 team - 1.5 sec. off• #13 & under team - 3 sec. off

#13, #12, #11, #10, #9$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.4-steer/Progressive after 1.• #12 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #13• #11 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #12• #10 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #11• #9 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #10• #8 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #9Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.• #10 always capped at an Elite #6• #9 always capped at an Elite #5• #8 always capped at a #4

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Incentive)$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.4-steer/Progressive after 1.Any combination of Incentive/Non-Incentive.Gold Plus members 21 years and over only. Top3 Average teams and Incentive Average teamsreceive National Shoot-Outs/Flex Earnings.Top 20 teams to the short round.

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)$120/roper. Pick 1, draw 1 or draw 2.3-steer/Progressive after 1.• #7 team - 2 sec. off• #6 & under team - 3 sec. off• No IncentiveTop 30 teams to the short round.

New LocatioN,

Same Great

team ropiNG.

eLite

cLaSSificatioNS

iN effect

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For more information visit ustrc.comAMERICA’S COWBOY SPORT


Find Fortune inSOUTH CAROLINASavor Small Town Atmosphere with Big Time Team Roping.More Than $82,100 Paid Out in 2009USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

SOUTH CAROLINA CHAMPIONSHIPSFEBRUARY 13-14, 2010 PELZER, SCACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

NEWFORMAT

4CASHONLY

ON-SITEENTRY

Stalls: NO TIE OUTS. First come, first served basis. Stall reservations acceptedfrom Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 daysprior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.



#13, #12, #11, #10, #9(#9 capped at a #5):$80/roper. Enter 4 times, maximum.4-steer/Progressive after 1.• #12 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #13• #11 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #12• #10 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #11• #9 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #10• #8 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #9Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30to the short round of the #9 only.• #10 always capped at an Elite #6 • #9always capped at an Elite #5 • #8 alwayscapped at a #4


#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)$180/roper. Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3.3-steer/Progressive after 1.• #7 team - 2 sec. off• #6 & under team - 3 sec. off• No IncentiveTop 30 teams to the short round.

PRIZES2 Trophy Cowboy GoldSaddles

• High Money winner each day(specialty ropings excluded)

4 Trophy Tooled Saddle Pads

• Average winners of the #15 & #13

21 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

• 1st through 3rd place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw

• Average winners & Incentive Averagewinners of the Gold Plus

• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions


Location: Circle M Arena, 186 Woodville Rd.,Pelzer, SC. Directions: From Anderson, SC (Atlanta): I-85 North. Take exit #32, Hwy. 8, Pelzer. Turnright at stop sign and follow Hwy. 8 thruPelzer, 6.8 miles (Circle M sign on right).Bear left onto Garrison Rd., cross smallbridge, veer right at fork, Woodville Rd. Go 1mile to Circle M on right. From Greenville,SC (Charlotte, via I-85 South): Exit 46 B offof I-85/Hwy 291 South (Pleasantbury Rd.)Follow Hwy. 291 towards Greenwood, SC. Atthe 5th light (one is a blinking emergencylight) road changes to Hwy. 25. Continue onHwy. 25 for 8 miles thru light at intersectionof Hwy. 25 & Garrison Rd. (Army ReserveCenter on corner). Then 0.8 miles toWoodville Rd. Turn right and Circle M is 0.9miles down on left.Producer: Steve Rickly Cattle: Rockin’ R RanchEvent info: Steve or Connie Rickly740.969.2376 or USTRC office254.968.0002Hotels: Quality Inn 864.963.2777, 3755Grandview Dr., Simpsonville, SC 29680.Rate $53.99 + tax. Ask for South CarolinaChampionship or Circle M Ranch rate.Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.comSpecial Rate ID #00214570

ElitE

classifications

in EffEct


Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)Century Bonus Included#11 Handicap

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14#10 Handicap#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner &novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at10:30 AM

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Make More Moneyin MEMPHISGreat Music, Great Food, Great Time, Great Roping.More Than $179,000 Paid Out in 2009USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

MUDDY RIVER CLASSICFEBRUARY 19-21, 2010 MEMPHIS, TNACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

NEWFORMAT

3CASHONLY

ON-SITEENTRY

Stalls: $20/night. Plenty of stalls on the grounds. Camper hook-ups availablewithout reservations. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only.Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call yourGold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.



PRIZES10 Trophy Cowboy GoldSaddles

• Average winners of the #12, #11,#10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

9 Trophy Gist Buckles• Incentive Average winners of theGold Plus

• 2nd & 3rd place Average winners ofthe #8 Pick/Draw



4 Trophy Gist Bits• Average winners of the #15 & #13

2 Trophy Breast Collars• Average winners of the All Girl


Location: Agricenter Show Place Arena,105 S. Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN.Directions: I-40 to Germantown Pkwy.,south 4 miles. Arena on the right.Producer: John Johnson & JX2ProductionsEvent info: John Johnson at 423.340.0640or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Comfort Inn, 901.757.7800Hampton Inn, 901.747.3700Holiday Inn & Suites, 901.266.1952


Tennessee’s Largest Roping.

ElitE

classifications

in EffEct



FRIDAY, FEB. 19Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

SATURDAY, FEB. 20Gold Plus #12(with #10 Inc.)#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, FEB. 21All Girl Specialty Roping #11 (with #9 Inc.) Pick 1, Draw 2 or Draw 3 for $150/roper#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

Open (with #15 Incentive)$150/roper. Enter 2 times, maximum.4-steer/Progressive after 1.Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive.Must qualify to short round to receive Tour Points.





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Go All Out in ATHENSEnjoy East Texas.More Than $190,000 Paid Out in 2009USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

EAST TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPSFEBRUARY 26-28, 2010 ATHENS, TXACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILYFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)Century Bonus included#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & noviceropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

NEWFORMAT

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Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plusmembers only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to theevent. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.







23 Trophy Gist Buckles• 2nd place Average winners of the#13, #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus• 2nd through 5th place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions


4 Trophy Show Blankets• Average winners of the Open & #15

Trophy Gist Gold Spurs• Average winners of the Gold Plus


Location: Henderson County Fair ParkDirections: 3356 Hwy. 31 East. Arenalocated 3 miles out of Athens on StateHwy. 31.Producer: USTRCCattle: C-S Cattle CompanyEvent info: USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Quality Inn, 903.675.9214, 2050HI 31 East, Athens, Texas. On-siterestaurant and club. Ask for Roper Rate.


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Special financing available for any Equine Association.Maralyn Hillman, General Manager

5010 Jefferson St. NE • Albuquerque, NM 87109

505-843-7703 • 800-288-7703505-991-4638 cell [email protected]

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More Bite for YourBuck in MOABGreat Team Roping in a Desert Oasis.More Than $150,000 Paid Out in 2009USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

CANYONLANDS CHAMPIONSHIPSFEBRUARY 26-28, 2010 MOAB, UTACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

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PRIZES8 Trophy Martin Saddles• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9

11 Trophy Gist Buckles• Incentive Average winners of theGold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

Trophy Gist Bits• Average winners of the #15 & #13



Location: Spanish Trails Arena, 3500 S.Hwy. 191, Moab, UT 84532Directions: From Moab, three miles southon Hwy. 191.Producer: Load ‘Em in the Dark Cattle Co.Event info: Chris Freed 208.251.3170 orUSTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Red Stone Inn, 800.772.1972 or435.259.3500, 535 South Main.

Big Horn Lodge, 800.325.6171 or435.259.6171, 550 South Main.

Moab Valley Inn, 800.831.6622 or435.259.4419, 711 South Main.Indoor/outdoor pool & hot tub, freecontinental breakfast, guest laundry, suitesavailale, www.moabvalleyinn.com.


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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27#12 Handicap#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28#9Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner& novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books closeat 10:30 AM

Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.) Books for Gold Plus will

not close before 4:30 p.m.,

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The Gold Rush ison in CALIFORNIAGreat Facility, Great Food, Great Roping.

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIPSMARCH 5-7, 2010 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CAACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILYFRIDAY, MARCH 5Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

SATURDAY, MARCH 6Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)Century Bonus included#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, MARCH 7#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & noviceropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

NEWFORMAT

2CASHONLY

ON-SITEENTRY

Stalls: 300+ stalls. First come, first served basis. Stall reservations acceptedfrom Gold Plus members only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 daysprior to the event. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.RV Hook-ups: There are only 18 RV hook-ups that have water, electricity anddumping. Reservations needed. Call Industry Hills Equestrian Center 626.330.0324.

PRIZES6 Trophy Cowboy GoldSaddles• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

13 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average & Incentive Average winnersof the Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

8 Trophy Tooled Saddle Pads• Average winners of the Open, #15,#13 & #12


Location: Industry Hills Equestrian CenterDirections: I-5 to 210 to 605 to I-10.East on I-10 to Azusa Ave., turn south(right), go about 5 miles to Temple. Turnright. Industry Hills is the second gate onthe left.Producer: USTRCEvent info: USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Pacific Palms Hotel,626.810.4455, (Sheraton Industry HillsResort & Conference) One Industry HillsPkwy., City of Industry, CA 91744West Covina Holiday Inn, 626.966.8311,3223 E. Garvey Ave. North, West Covina,CA 91746.Best Western Executive Inn,626.810.1818, 18880 East Gale Ave.,Roland Heights, CA 91748.Courtyard by Marriott, 626.965.1700,1905 South Azusa Ave., Hacienda Heights,CA 91745.


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The Green FlowsFree in FLORIDAFun in the Sun in Florida.USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIPSMARCH 6-7, 2010 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

SUNDAY, MARCH 7#10 Handicap#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

NEWFORMAT

4CASHONLY

ON-SITEENTRY

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Absolutely no overnight tie-ups. Stallreservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plusrepresentative, Shawn Vargas.

PRIZES2 Trophy Cowboy GoldSaddles• High Money winners of each day(specialty ropings excluded)

21 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average winners of the #12, #11, #10 & #9 • Average winners & Incentive Averagewinners of the Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

4 Trophy Saddle Pads• Average winners of the #15 & #13


Location: Clay County Fairgrounds, 3557 Hwy. 17, Green Cove Springs, FL.(see map below)Producer: John Johnson & JX2ProductionsEvent info: John Johnson 423.340.0640or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Comfort Inn 904.264.3297


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Ride the River to theRiches at the AVICasino & Cash. Lots of Fun in Laughlin.

Great Facility. A True Desert Oasis.USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

COLORADO RIVER CLASSICMARCH 12-14, 2010 FORT MOHAVE, AZACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

NEWFORMAT

2CASHONLY

ON-SITEENTRY

Stalls: Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservationsmust be made no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plusrepresentative, Shawn Vargas.




13 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average winners & Incentive Averagewinners of the Gold Plus



6 Trophy Show Blankets• Average winners of the Open, #15 & #13


Location:Mojave Crossing Event CenterDirections: Kingman: Hwy. 68 south 35 miles to Hwy. 95 South. Continueapprox. 11 miles to Aztec Rd., to the AVI sign. Laughlin: Needles Hwy. south 11 miles toAha Macav Pkwy., Avi sign. Turn left, 3miles to venue. Needles: I-40 to River Rd. Cutoff, whichbecomes Needles Hwy. North 14 miles toAha Macav Pkwy. Look for the AVI sign.Turn right, continue to venue.Producer: USTRCCattle: Reed & Keith FlakeEvent info: USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: On-Site Hotel - AVI Resort &Casino, 800-AVI-2WIN [email protected] more hotel info call 1-800-4Laughlin orvisitlaughlin.com. Tack store along with horse hay and feedavailable on-site.Choice Hotels: choicesportstravel.comSpecial Rate ID #00214570

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FRIDAY, MARCH 12Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

SATURDAY,MARCH 13Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)Century Bonus included#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, MARCH 14#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & noviceropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM






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Rush to Riches inOKLAHOMAPremiere Facility.More Than $263,000 Paid Out in 2009USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average)


OKLAHOMA WINTER CLASSICMARCH 12-14, 2010 GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMAACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILYFRIDAY, MARCH 12Open Pick/Draw(with #15 Inc.)

#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap


SUNDAY, MARCH 14All Girl #10 Specialty RopingPick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roper

#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

NEWFORMAT

2CASHONLY

ON-SITEENTRY

Stalls: First come, first served basis. Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plusmembers only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to theevent. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas..


19 Trophy Gist Buckles• 2nd place Average winners of the#13, #12, #11, #10 & #9

• Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus

• 2nd through 3rd place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw




2 Trophy Gist Bits• Average winners of the #15



Location: Lazy E Arena, Rt. 5, Box 393,Guthrie, OK 73044.Directions: 30 miles north of OklahomaCity, OK, on I-35. Exit #151 (Seward Rd.)east approximately 4.5 miles. Producer: Jeff & Cindy SmithCattle Provided By: C-S Cattle CompanyEvent info: Jeff & Cindy Smith620.422.3632 or the USTRC office254.968.0002Hotels: Sleep Inn 405.260.1400Best Western Territorial Inn 405.282.8831


Extended Average Pay inthe #9 and #8 Divisions

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Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive)$200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn.No header with a classification numberless than 6 or no heeler with a classifica-tion number less than 8 may enter.5-steer/Progressive after 1.Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive.Must qualify to short round to receiveTour Points.


#13, #12, #11, #10, #9$100/roper. Enter 3 times, maximum.4-steer/Progressive after 1.• #12 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #13• #11 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #12• #10 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #11• #9 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #10• #8 & under - 1.5 sec. off in the #9Top 20 teams to the short round. Top 30 to the short round of the #9 only.• #10 teams capped at an Elite #6• #9 teams capped at an Elite #5• #8 teams capped at an Elite #4



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Lots of Loot inLOUISIANAGreat Food, Great Facility, Easy Access.More Than $210,000 Paid Out in 2009USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

LOUISIANA CHAMPIONSHIPSMARCH 19-21, 2010 WEST MONROE, LAACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

NEWFORMAT

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Stalls: First-come, first-served basis.Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plusmembers only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to theevent. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.



PRIZES10 Trophy Martin Saddles• Average winners of the #13, #12,#11, #10 & #9


• Incentive Average winners of theGold Plus




Trophy Gist Bits• Average winners of the #15


Location: Ike Hamilton Expo CenterDirections: Thomas Rd., exit from I-20,south to service road. Turn right, followroad to Expo Center.Producer: Steve & Sherry JuddEvent info: Sherry Judd at 601.928.3218or USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Holiday Inn 318.807.6000Quality Inn 318.387.2711Jameson Inn 318.361.0750 Ask for USTRC rateHilton 318.398.06853



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SATURDAY, MARCH 20Gold Plus #12(with #10 Inc.)#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, MARCH 21#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM






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Top It Off in TOPEKAEnjoy the Capital of Kansas.More Than $160,000 Paid Out in 2009USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average)


NORTHEAST KANSAS CLASSICMARCH 26-28, 2010 TOPEKA, KANSASFRIDAY, MARCH 26

12 noonOpen Pick/Draw(with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

SATURDAY, MARCH 27

9 a.m.Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)Century Bonus included#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, MARCH 28

9 a.m.All Girl #10 Specialty RopingPick 1, Draw 2 or Draw all 3 for $150/roper #9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

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PRIZES12 Trophy Martin Saddles• Average winners of the #13, #12, #11,#10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

11 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average & Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus

• 2nd through 3rd place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw



2 Trophy Saddle Pads• Average winners of the #15


Location: Kansas Expo Centre, #1 ExpoCentre Drive, Topeka, Kansas 66612Producer: Jeff & Cindy SmithCattle Provided By: C-S Cattle CompanyEvent info: Jeff & Cindy Smith620.422.3632 or the USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Econolodge 785.267.1681Holiday Inn Express 785.228.9500



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Open Pick/Draw (with #15 Incentive)$200/roper. Enter with 1 partner and 1 will be computer drawn.No header with a classification number lessthan 6 or no heeler with a classificationnumber less than 8 may enter.5-steer/Progressive after 1.Any comb. of Incentive/Non-Incentive.Must qualify to short round to receiveTour Points.





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Cash In In CALIFORNIAGreat Facility, Easy Access, Rope For Great Prizes.USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CLASSICMARCH 5-7, 2010 PASO ROBLES, CAACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

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PRIZES6 Trophy Martin Saddles• Average winners of the #11, #10 & #9

13 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average and Incentive Averagewinners of the Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw• Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions

8 Trophy Show Blankets• Average winners of the Open, #15, #13 & #12


Location: California Mid-State FairgroundsDirections: 101 Hwy 46 East, exit between13th & 24th Streets.Producer: USTRCCattle Provided By: Rowly & Cathie TwisselmanEvent info: USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Best Western Black Oak MotorLodge 805.238.4740. 1135 24th Street.Within walking distance of event. In-roomcoffee & refrigerator. Ask for USTRC Roper Rate.



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Pocket the Moneyin PASCOUSTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average)Ultimate Partner Finder Draw-in Options Available in the #15 through the #9 DivisionsPick or draw any combination of partners(for eligibility details see the format section in the back of SuperLooper Magazine or visit www.ustrc.com)

WASHINGTON CHAMPIONSHIPSMARCH 27-28, 2010 PASCO, WAACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILY

NEWFORMAT

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Stalls: First-come, first-served basis.Stall reservations accepted from Gold Plusmembers only. Reservations must be made no later than 7 days prior to theevent. Call your Gold Plus representative, Shawn Vargas.



PRIZES25 Trophy Gist Buckles• Average winners of the #15, #13,#12, #11, #10 & #9• Average and Incentive Averagewinners of the Gold Plus• 1st through 3rd place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw • Winners of the Jr. Looper Divisions


• Regional Shoot-Out winners will havetheir entry fees paid to the NorthwestRegional Finals in Winnemucca,NV,August 26-29, 2010, compliments ofthe Winnemucca Convention &Visitors Authority (WCVA).

Location: Trac Arena, 6800 Burden Blvd.,Pasco, WAProducer: Trevor AldrichCattle Provided By: Trevor AldrichEvent info: Trevor Aldrich 541.815.2471 or USTRC office254.968.0002Hotels: Holiday Inn Express 509.543.7000Sleep Inn 509.545.9554


Extended Average Pay inthe #9 and #8 Divisions.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

Gold Plus #12(with #10 Inc.)Century Bonus included#11 Handicap

SUNDAY, MARCH 28#10 Handicap#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM






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Fill Your Pockets in FRANKLINVisit All Tennessee Has to Offer in One Stop – Music, Food & Fun

USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS 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)

TENNESSEE CHAMPIONSHIPSMARCH 26-28, 2010 FRANKLIN, TN NEW

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Stalls: Stalls are $45 for the weekend. First-come, first-served basis. Stallreservations accepted from Gold Plus members only. Reservations must bemade no later than 7 days prior to the event. Call your Gold Plusrepresentative, Shawn Vargas.



PRIZES10 Trophy Cowboy Gold Saddles

• Average winners of the #12, #11,#10, #9 & #8 Pick/Draw

9 Trophy Gist Buckles• Incentive Average winners of theGold Plus

• 2nd & 3rd place Average winners ofthe #8 Pick/Draw



4 Trophy Gist Bits• Average winners of the #15 & #13



Location: Ag Expo Park 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TNDirections: Take I-65 to exit #61, turn east on Peytonsville Road, then left on Long Lane.Producer: John Johnson & JX2ProductionsEvent info: John Johnson 423.340.0640 orUSTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Hyatt Place 615.771.8900Days Inn 615.790.1140Ramada Limited 615.791.4004


Close to Nashville, Music City.Extended Average Pay inthe #9 and #8 Divisions.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 26

10 a.m.Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

SATURDAY, MARCH 27

9 a.m.Gold Plus #12(with #10 Inc.)#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, MARCH 28

9 a.m.All Girl Specailty Roping#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & novice ropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM






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More Dinero in NEW MEXICO Great Food, Adventure in Albuquerque.USTRC Sanctioned Event Guarantee - Never Less Than11 National Shoot-Outs25 Regional Shoot-Outs6 Gold Plus National Shoot-OutsUS Open Tour Points (awarded through 10th in the Average)


NEW MEXICO CHAMPIONSHIPSAPRIL 2-4, 2010 ALBUQUERQUE, NMACTION STARTS 9 AM DAILYFRIDAY, APRIL 2Open (with #15 Inc.)#15 Handicap#13 Handicap#12 Handicap

SATURDAY, APRIL 3Gold Plus #12 (with #10 Inc.)Century Bonus included#11 Handicap#10 Handicap

SUNDAY, APRIL 4#9 Handicap#8 Pick/Draw for beginner & noviceropers only#8 Pick/Draw books close at 10:30 AM

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• Incentive Average winners of the Gold Plus

• 2nd through 5th place Averagewinners of the #8 Pick/Draw


10 Trophy Tooled Saddle Pads

• 3rd place Average winners of the #13,#12, #11, #10 & #9

4 Trophy Gist Bits• Average winners of the Open & #15



Location: Expo New Mexico 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM Directions: From I-40 take LouisianaSouth exit, turn right on Lomas Blvd.Fairgrounds on left.Producer: USTRCEvent info: USTRC office 254.968.0002Hotels: Hyatt Place 505.872.9000, 6901 Arvada NE. Located off Louisianaacross from Coronado Mall. Two milesfrom event. Separate living and sleepingareas; refrig/micro; iron/ironing board;coffee makers with coffee in every room.Free hot breakfast buffet; outdoor pool andfitness center.



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2010 Format 1

Open 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 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 3-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 Regional Shoot-Outs / $2000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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 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 Regional Shoot-Outs\ $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 21 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 – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000USTRC Flex Earnings

1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \ $6000USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9Handicaps

(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overallfast time)

$150 per roper Enter 2 times any combination (Maximum of 2 Entries)4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicapsubtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team willreceive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round

#13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 secondhandicap subtracted after the 3rd round

#12 Handicap - #11 and below team will receive 1.5 second

handicap subtracted after the 3rd round#11 Handicap - #10 and below team will receive 1.5 secondhandicap subtracted after the 3rd round



#10 always capped at an Elite #6#9 always capped at an Elite #5#8 always capped at a #4Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000 USTRCFlex Earnings

2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000USTRC Flex Earnings

Top 20 teams on 3 steers qualify to Short Round#9 Only – Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round

#8 Pick/Draw (capped at a #4)(Elite #4 Ropers are not eligible to enter this Roping)(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to the overallfast time) Top 30 Qualified teams to Short Round.No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn togetherand a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 &under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2ndround

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 National Shoot-Outs \$6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

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


2010 Format 2Open 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


5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head# 15 Incentive

Progressive 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 Regional Shoot-Outs \ $2000 in USTRC Flex Earnings









#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9Handicaps











2010 Formats These new formats are effective November 2, 2009 with the exceptionof the Elite Classifications which are effective January 4, 2010. See ads for division caps for events prior to January 4, 2010.

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#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.No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn togetherand a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 &under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “sec-onds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round









2010 Format 3Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optionalroping for the Producer. Open Points will only beawarded to teams qualifying to the Short Round.The Incentive payout will be based on the percent-age of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30%of the Average Purse


5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-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 Regional Shoot-Outs / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings









#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9Handicaps











#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.No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn togetherand a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 &under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “sec-onds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round





Option 2$120 per roper3-head average

No Incentive and NO TEAM LOWER THAN A #5 WILL BEDRAWN TOGETHER




2010 Format 4Open with #15 Incentive The Open is an optionalroping for the Producer. Open Points will only beawarded to teams qualifying to the Short Round.The Incentive payout will be based on the percent-age of Incentive teams entered, not to exceed 30%of the Average Purse


5-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-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 Regional Shoot-Outs / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings









#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9Handicaps


$80 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4 Entries)4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 second handicapsubtracted after the 3rd round - #13 and below team will


# 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 Regional Shoot-Out / $2,000 USTRC Flex Earnings







$100 Per roper4-head average with the Incentive determined on 3-head#10 IncentiveProgressive after 11st – 3rd Main Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \$6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

1st – 3rd Incentive Average – Gold Plus Shoot-Outs \$6000 USTRC Flex Earnings

#15, #13, #12, #11, #10 and #9Handicaps(Payout – 95% to the Average – 5% to theoverall fast time)

$60 per roper Enter 4 times any combination (Maximum of 4Entries)4-head average #15 Handicap - #14 team will receive a 1.5 secondhandicap subtracted after the 3rd round - #13 andbelow team will receive a 3 second handicapsubtracted after the 3rd round

#13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round





#10 always capped at an Elite #6#9 always capped at an Elite #5#8 always capped at a #4Progressive after 1 1st in Main Average – National Shoot-Outs \ $6000USTRC Flex Earnings

2nd – 5th Main Average – Regional Shoot-Outs \$2000 USTRC Flex Earnings



receive a 3 second handicap subtracted after the 3rd round#13 Handicap - #12 and below team will receive 1.5 secondhandicap subtracted after the 3rd 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.No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn togetherand a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 &under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “sec-onds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round









2010 Format 5Open 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 3-head

#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.No Team lower than a #5 will be drawn togetherand a #7 team will receive 2 seconds off & #6 &under team will receive 3 seconds off. These “seconds off” will be subtracted after the 2nd round









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 #6 Header or a #6 Heeler#12 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #6 Heeler#11 Handicap – must be at least a #5 Header or a #5 Heeler#10 Handicap – must be at least a #4 Header or a #5 Heeler# 9 Handicap – must be at least a #4 Header or a #4 Heeler#12 Gold Plus with #10 Incentive – must be at least a#4 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 $1000 andforfeit any prizes and Shoot-Outs/Flex EarningsOption 3 – Decline the extra run


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Sanctioned Open Events

National Finals OpenPreliminary Points Count

For Next Season

Regional Finals

US Open ChampionshipsPoints count for

current year standings

For the 2009 season there will be two ways to qualify for the US Open Championships.

1st - 10 points2nd - 9 points3rd - 8 points4th - 7 points5th - 6 points6th - 5 points7th - 4 points8th - 3 points9th - 2 points

10th - 1 points


10th - 2 points


10th - 2 points


10th - 3 points

Season Dates: Begins September 6, 2009 and ends September 9, 2010.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.• Roper 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.

2. Attend a minimum of 8 sanctioned event Open ropings. Event attendance starts September 6, 2009 and ends September 9, 2010.

1. Top 60 headers and top 60 heelers automatically qualify. Points will beawarded in the main Average only according to the following charts.

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