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Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who have won Showdown positions in the pastmonth. This report reflects the ropers who havewon a Showdown position from December 20,2010 through January 20, 2011. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to

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EE Jack Crow Runge, TXTony Allen Ozona, TXDakota Felton Mt. Home, TXRussell Allen Point, TXGary Vannoy Ozona, TX

00Austin Elliott Arp, TXBilly Flint Merkol, TXTiny Bertsch Stephenville, TXJackie Hobbs Ablilene, TXRex Bland Hawley, TXJim Light Santo, TX

#1Marshall Green Abliene, TXLonnie Jordan Hawley, TXChad Boggs Cyril, OKDennis Mills Buffalo, TXJustin Claiborne Llano, TXTaylor Smith Hobbs, NM

#2Shawn Felton Dublin, TXNeal Felton Mt. Home, TXJake Smith Abilene, TXLex Christie Anson, TXCasey Furgeson Idalou, TX

OpenHunter Herrin Apache, OKRyan Jarrett Commanche, OKClay Long Midlothian, TXShank Edwards Levelland, TXKelsey Garrison Channing, TX

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he stage is set for one of the best battles ever totake place in a rodeo arena. The Timed EventChampionship of the World (TEC) will return to

the Fabulous Lazy E Arena on March 4th, 5th, and6th, 2011 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The “Ironman Eventof Pro Rodeo” will showcase a “Champion vs.Champion” format that includes a cast of Pro Rodeoall stars including 6-time TEC and 14-time PRCAWorld Champion Trevor Brazile and last year’sChampion – All-Around cowboy Josh Peek ofPueblo, Colorado.The TEC annually features twenty of

the world’s best cowboys in theProfessional Rodeo CowboysAssociation (PRCA) competingin pro rodeo’s mostunique event that isoften referred to as“The Ironman” — it is a truetest of versatility and stamina.Each contestant is requiredto compete in all fivetimed events: tie-downroping, steer roping,heading, heeling and steerwrestling – over five rounds in three days. Eachround of competition features excitement with theleaders changing after every run, with only secondsseparating them. The champion isn’t determineduntil the last rope is thrown, the flag is dropped andthe clock has stopped.The TEC was developed by the Lazy E in 1985 to

determine the best all-around timed event cowboy inthe world — the man who could stand out in morethan his specialty event, the man who could beconsistent in all five timed events. The majority oftoday’s professional rodeo cowboys no longercompete in multiple events, but specialize in one,possibly two. This event attracts the biggest names inthe rodeo industry that correlates into 45 WorldChampionship titles, in addition to thousands of fansrepresenting 48 states from across the country! Someof the Champions scheduled to compete for the$150,000 purse against the current “King of Rodeo”Trevor Brazile and the defending Champion - JoshPeek, include K.C. Jones, Kyle Lockett, JimmieCooper, Paul Tierney, Daniel Green, Russell Cardoza,Steve Duhon, Scott Snedecor and Ryan Jarrett.

Families will enjoy all of the activities planned forthe performances. VIP ticket prices are $37…BoxSeats $30…Reserved Bleachers $25…and GeneralAdmission $20. Children 10 and under FREE ingeneral admission thanks to KWTV News 9. Groupand multiple performance discounts are alsoavailable…call (800) 595-RIDE for complete details. Aportion of the proceeds from the 2011 Timed EventChampionship will be donated to the NationalCowboy and Western Heritage Museum inOklahoma City. The Lazy E is proud to support thisinstitution for western preservation!Tickets are available at all ticketmaster outlets,

www.lazye.com, callingTicketmaster (800)745-3000 or by callingthe Lazy E Arenadirectly at (800) 595-RIDE.In 2009, Peek was

leading the Timed EventChampionship with onerun left. He took a 60-

second time in the steer roping,the equivalent of a no-time at the TEC, and droppedto a fourth place finish. Last year, he was againleading the average with one run remaining. Thistime, the 30-year-old tied his steer down in 18.4seconds to clinch the title of 2010 Timed EventChampion of the World with 315.2 on 25 runs. Hewas the 11th man to win the title in the 26 years ofthe TEC. Peek went to the lead in the third round onthe 14th run of the weekend. However, on the 19thrun a fast running draw led to a 27.5 in the steerwrestling. He would end the fourth go in secondplace. In the fifth round, Peek dropped to third. Theteam roping - heeling shuffled the deck as K.C. Jonesof Burlington, Wyo., a four-time TEC Champion,dropped to third. Trevor Brazile of Decatur, Texas, asix-time TEC Champion, moved to the lead in theaverage and Peek went to second after 23 head. Inthe steer wrestling, Brazile had a tough steer,suffering a 60-second time. So, Peek tossed his drawin 4.1 seconds for 296.8 on 24 and the lead, with onerun remaining. Jones was second. In the steer roping,Jones was 18-seconds for 343.0 on 25. Peek neededto be 46.1 for the win and was 18.4. In addition towinning $50,000 for the average, Peek, a two-time

THE BATTLE IS ON!The Timed Event Championship of the World returns to the

Lazy E Arena – It’s Champion vs. Champion

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PRCA Reserve All- Around World Champion, placedtwice in the fast rounds and exited the Lazy E Arenawith $58,000. Jones finished second in the averagefor $25,000, while Jo Jo Lemond was third at 358.3seconds for $15,000. Brazile claimed fourth with


2011 Invited Contestants1. Josh Peek .............................Pueblo, Colorado2. K.C. Jones.....................Burlington, Wyoming3. Jo Jo Lemond.........................Andrews, Texas4. Trevor Brazile ..........................Decatur, Texas5. Chance Kelton .......................Mayer, Arizona6. Beau Franzen .......................Sidney, Montana7. Kyle Lockett........................Visalia, California8. Jimmie Cooper .......Monument, New Mexico9. Paul Tierney.....................Oral, South Dakota10. Daniel Green....................Oakdale, California11. Russell Cardoza..............Terrebonne, Oregon12. Cash Myers...............................Athens, Texas13. Rhett Kennedy............Chowchilla, California14. Steve Duhon...............................Jasper, Texas15. Jim Ross Cooper.....Monument, New Mexico16. Bryce Davis..............................Abilene, Texas17. Ryan Jarrett.................Comanche, Oklahoma18. Scott Snedecor ..........................Uvalde, Texas19. Cade Swor ..................................Chico, Texas20. Curtis Cassidy .......Donalda, Alberta, Canada

364.9 for $10,000 and fifth was Chance Kelton ofMayer, Ariz., 367.6 for $7,500. Kelton also had thefastest round with 48 seconds in the second go forand additional $10,000. Last year also witnessedsomething never before done at the TEC, as Jo JoLeMond of Andrews, Texas, along with the assistanceof World Champion Randon Adams, shattered theTEC team roping - heading record with a 4.5-secondrun. The previous record was a 5.1-second run by B.J.Campbell in 2002. LeMond also holds the TEC teamroping-heeling record with a 4.9- second effort withMatt Sherwood in 2009.The 2011 Timed Event Championship is

sponsored by Ariat Boots, Priefert Ranch & RodeoEquipment, Pendleton Whiskey, Wrangler, Cross BarGallery, Ram Trucks, John Vance Motors, Coca-Cola,Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, CinderellaHorses.com, R.K. Black, Inc., Gist Silversmiths, Spinto Win Magazine, National Saddlery, Hot Heels, TheOklahoman, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, CSI Saddlepads,the Best Western Edmond, and the Fairfield Inn &Suites – Edmond.The 2011 Timed Event Championship is a Lazy E

Production. For more information on the TimedEvent Championship or other Lazy E events, contactthe Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, OK73044, (405) 282-RIDE, (800) 595-RIDE or visit www.lazye.com. K

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PRCA Milestones AplentyTo Watch For In TheWeeks Ahead Before Trevor Brazile becomes

ProRodeo’s first $4 million cowboysometime this summer – he’s $90,418away – there are lots of othermilestones to watch for, much closeron the horizon.Eight-time World Champion Fred

Whitfield is just $16,428 away frombecoming the sport’s third $3 millioncowboy, joining Brazile and Billy Etbauer.Seven-time World Champion Team

Roping Header Jake Barnes needs just$40,080 to become the 17th PRCAcontestant to surpass $2 million incareer earnings and join his long-timepartner, Clay O’Brien Cooper.There are a handful of guys who

are days or weeks away from reachingthe $1 million plateau, following J.W.Harris who made it there at theWrangler National Finals Rodeo.Bareback rider Royce Ford is theclosest, standing just $4,094 awayfrom reaching seven figures, followedby bull rider Wesley Silcox ($4,149),team roper Cory Petska ($6,709) andsteer wrestler/tie-down roper RyanJarrett ($13,901).

Cowboys Help RaiseMoney For BurnSurvivorsPRCA cowboys and those in the

Western world raised $11,681.50 for

collection for men. On display at theInternational Western/English Appareland Equipment Market in Denver thisweek, the collection will be availableat Western retail stores this summer. “The Relentless™ by Wrangler®

collection of shirts is inspired by theimpressive success of the one and onlyTrevor Brazile. We’ve developed a fitand fabric design system focused onproviding consumers with performancebenefits,” said Jerry Guiliano,merchandising manager, WranglerSpecialty Apparel. “We are honored tohave the opportunity to work withTrevor Brazile on this collection andknow his fans will be eager to get theirhands on this product.”A top product initiative for fall

2011, the Trevor Brazil Relentless™by Wrangler® shirts offer thrill-seeking cowboys a performance-based product featuring lightweight,breathable, easy care fabric. Thecollection includes six styles – foursmall, neat plaid patterns and twosolid fabrics – all featuring a cleanlook ideal for in or out of the arena. Together with the durability and

quality Wrangler incorporates into allapparel products, the shirt line includesunique design features such as:• Room2Move® 180 degree sidegussets for added mobility

burn survivors Whitney Alderson,18, and Rayche’ll Ochoa, 15, in anonline auction Dec. 16-18 to helpthe girls’ families with medicalexpenses. The cowgirls wereburned in a trailer explosion at arodeo in September in Arizona.The auction was part of

Alderson/Ochoa Benefit TeamRoping December 18 at the Tucson(Ariz.) Rodeo Grounds. The 2010 Wrangler National

Finals Rodeo jacket of 14-timeWorld Champion Trevor Brazile wasthe biggest money maker at $2,050,followed by a guided mule deerhunt that went for $1,000.Merchandise was also donated

by 2008 World Champion Tie-Down Roper Stran Smith and two-time World Champion Heeler WaltWoodard. Wrangler NFR team roperTravis Tryan and eight-time WorldChampion Heeler Rich Skeltonauctioned off a two-hour ropinglesson to raise money. Country singers George Strait

and Clay Walker also had items inthe auction. A full summary of theauction results is posted on theAuction Systems: Auctioneers &Appraisers website:www.auctionandappraise.com/home

Wrangler® LaunchesTrevor BrazileRelentless™ byWrangler® ShirtCollectionWestern Apparel Leader Teams withEight-Time World ChampionCowboy to Develop Performance Line Wrangler® Western Wear – the

iconic American denim maker andleading manufacturer of Westernapparel – announced today thelaunch of the Trevor BrazileRelentless™ by Wrangler® shirt

• Quick-drying Coolmax® fabric

• Trevor Brazile signature neck tape and attractiveembroidered logo

“At Wrangler, we are thrilled tofurther enhance our relationshipwith Trevor Brazile, PRCA eight-time All-Around World ChampionCowboy,” said Jeff Chadwick,director of special events, rodeo andequine for Wrangler SpecialtyApparel. “Trevor recently enjoyed aphenomenal record-breaking year asan athlete, surpassing Ty Murray’sseven All-Around World Championtitles. In addition to his athleticismand superb horsemanship skills, hisadmirable character makes him atrue role model in the Westernindustry and the world ofprofessional sports.”

The Trevor Brazile Relentless™by Wrangler® shirts will ship toretailers in June.

For more news from the WranglerWestern brand, please visitwww.wranglerwestern.com and findWrangler Western on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/wranglerwestern.

Ariat BroadensPerformance ApparelOffering to Include DenimLaunch of ‘Ariat Denim’ GivesConsumers the Best in Style, Fit and Function

Ariat International, the companythat first revolutionized theequestrian industry by incorporatingperformance technology into Englishand Western footwear, todayannounced the debut of AriatDenim for men and women, thelatest addition to the company’sperformance apparel line.

A natural progression of Ariat’scommitment to quality andinnovation, Ariat Denim is expertlyconstructed from the inside out,offering a lived-in comfort withoutsacrificing style. Ariat tapped StefanoAldighieri and Dan DiSanto, formerlyof 7 for All Mankind and Levi’sPremium, to create an ideal mix of fitand fashion for both in the saddle andon the street. Ariat Denim is nowavailable nationally at select stores,with an expanded launch planned forfall 2010. Men’s styles retail for$54.95 to $59.95, and women’s stylesretail for $64.95 to $69.95.

“Inspired by the active Westernlifestyle, our spring 2010 Ariat Denimcollection utilizes modern washes,premium fabrics and innovativedetails for Ariat’s take on jeans,” saidMegan Iwersen, Ariat’s vice presidentof apparel. “We created a versatilejean that works just as well in thesaddle as it does out to dinner.”

Among Ariat Denim’s featuresinclude:

• 100% cotton ring-spun denim

• Comfort inseams

• Anchored belt loops, plus men’spatent-pending “Loop Lock”reinforced rear belt loop

• “True Fit” waistband

• Heavy-duty zippers andhardware

• Women’s no-see pocketlines and slimming backpockets

• Men’s iPocket for electronicsand extra deep front pockets

“Ariat Denim is the excitingnext phase in creating a completelifestyle brand and is a welcomeaddition to our portfolio ofproducts,” said Beth Cross, Ariat’spresident and CEO. “It is anopportunity to leverage our corecompetencies and expertise ininnovation, design anddevelopment to offer consumers a stylish—yet functional—alternative to traditional riding jeans.”


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Tiedown and Women’sOpen BreakawayMembership $100(Members from states otherthan Texas, Oklahoma,Louisiana, and New Mexico are $75)

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

AttentionOpen Ropers and Open Breakaway Ropers

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

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

2011 Membership Types

Attention #2 Ropers Changes for the 2011 Season

Ropers 40 years of age and older that have not been in the top50 final standings of the PRCA for the last 4 years, are eligible torope in the #2 roping. Age is as of December 31, 2011.

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

K Six Head at Salado!April 2 & 3. Check ad fordetails. $1,000 Added to #1.

K New Idea!Every roping we will addsomething to one division. For example: In February we are adding $1,000 to the 00.

Throughout the 2011 season,the USCRA will spread thewealth among all divisions.

K Spring ClassicRopers, check out the ad forthe Spring Classic roping inMarch. David Barnes saddlesto the average winners ofeach roping.

K Payment SystemThere will no longer be apayment system for theUSCRA membership cards,starting with the 2011 season.

K Great News!Ropers Forum is back up!

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Tejas calf ropingChampionships

February 26 & 27, 2011Bulverde, Texas • Tejas Rodeo Arena

(Arena located just outside San Antonio • GPS: 401 Obst Rd. • For map go to tejasrodeo.com)

Schedule and FeesSaturday, February 269:00 a.m. #2 - 4 Head for $25011:00 a.m. EE - 4 Head for $2505:00 p.m. Open - 2 Head/short

for $250

Sunday, February 279:00 a.m. 00 - 4 Head for $2501:00 p.m. Breakaway - 4 Head

for $2502:00 p.m. #1 - 4 Head for $250

MATCH ROPING� To be held during the Open� $1,000 Added� Barry Burk vs Landon McClaugherty� Added Money to the Open & Match

Ropings sponsored by C&LConcrete, Seguin, Texas

Added Money & Prizes� $2,000 Added to Open Roping Sat.� $1,000 Added to 00 Roping Sun.� Wild West Buckles to Average

Winners of EE, #1, #2 Breakaway and Open

General Information� Live band Saturday night after

the Open Roping� Full restaurant and bar on site� No hookup or stalls, some

pens outside� For more info: 979/542-1239

or 979/540-7755 or visit us on our website atwww.uscra.com

FEBRuARy 26-27Bulverde, TX

(Just outside of San Antonio)

Tejas Rodeo Company Arena

MARCH 11-13spring ClassicGiddings, TX

ApRil 2-3Six Head at Salado

Salado, TX

MAy 13-15Mo BettaApache, OK

JunE 11-12Denton, TX

July 1-3Firecracker 5 HeaderStephenville, TX

July 16-17W.E.B MemorialDenton, TX

August 6-7Hamilton, TX

August 26-28Calf Ropers ReunionBryan, TX

2011 USCRA Events

2011 USCRASchedule

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2 short for $2502:00 p.m. #1 - 3 Head with

2 short for $250Sunday, March 139:00 a.m. Breakaway

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Nolan Co. Coliseum is one ofthe few warm places torope calves in January and

the really cold weather that wasexpected in Sweetwater stayedaway making for a good roping.The story of the weekend wasthree of the champions winning

their second USCRA roping outof only three ropings for the 2011season. Cassidy Boggs, MarshallGreen, and Hunter Herrin havewon two out of the first threeropings of the young season. Thegood news for other ropers is thatthis is the first year the USCRA isdropping down in the average togive showdown positions, if oneof the winners already has ashowdown position. Plus, theWest Texas Championships wasgiving at least four positionsaway to the average winners. Infact, several of the ropingsdropped down to 5th and 6th inthe Average to give away theshowdown positions.

For the second roping in arow, Hunter Herrin won theAverage of the open. The NFRcalf roper was also the highmoney winner of the weekendwith $1,670 going in his pocket.His 35.24 on four calves not

only won the money, but it alsowon a Wild West buckle and$150 worth of Classic Equineboots for his horse. Buckles andboots were the prizes for all six ropings.

Marshall Green also made ittwo ropings in a row by winning

West TexasChampionship

Open Champion, Hunter Herrin

#2 Champion, Shawn Felton

00 Champion, Austin Elliott

EE Champion, Jack Crow BA Champion, Cassidy Boggs


the #1 roping for the second timein as many ropings. By over threeseconds Marshall took theAverage even with a 43.32 onfour head. His win was worth$750 and an arm full of prizes.

The women’s breakaway alsosaw a second-time winner withCassidy Boggs roping four calvesin 11.86 seconds. Making hermove in the fourth round bywinning second in the round, herefforts were worth $905.

Jack Crow won the first roundof the EE roping and neverrelinquished his lead. Four strongconsistent runs led to a 55.50 inthe average and a payday of $920.

Shawn Felton was the thirdhigh money winner of theweekend, with $1,160 and wasall business taking the #2 victory.His 38.44 on four head wasalmost five seconds off secondplace, which happened to be hisbrother, Neal.

With a 45.54 on four calves,Austin Elliott won one of thetightest Average races of theweekend in the 00 roping. Theyoung calf roper really handledhis rope well and was awarded$980 for his efforts.

Honorable mention needs to goout to Ryan Jarrett and DanielleMcGuire. Ryan tied two calves inseven seconds and won $1,325.Danielle won three rounds in arow of the breakaway roping. K

EE Roping17 Entries1st Go1. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 12.19, $255; 2.Scott Collins, Marion, TX, 12.84, $1702nd Go1. Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 12.86,$255; 2. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 13.62,$1703rd Go1. Kent Fisher, Anderson, TX, 10.43, $255;2. Scott Collins, Marion, TX, 11.47, $1704th Go1. Johnnie Mellman, Hempstead, TX,12.61, $255; 2. Russell Allen, Point, TX,13.04, $170Average1. Jack Crow, Runge, TX, 55.50, $750; 2.Tony Allen, Ozona, TX, 59.35, $400; 3.Dakota Felton, Mt Home, TX, 63.06, $285

Open Roping16 Entries1st Go1. Clay Long, Midlothian, TX, 7.87, $385;2. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 7.93,$2552nd Go1. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 7.59, $385;2. Clay Long, Midlothian, TX, 8.07, $2553rd Go1. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK, 7.48,$385; 2. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 8.93,$2554th Go1. Shank Edwards, Levelland, TX, 7.24,$385; 2. Dean Edge, Canada,, 7.88, $255Average1. Hunter Herrin, Apache, OK, 35.24,$1,030; 2. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, OK,35.43, $685

BA Roping14 Entries1st Go1. Hope Thompson, Abilene, TX, 2.86, $230;2. Destiny Hatfield, Hawley, TX, 2.88, $1552nd Go1. Danielle Mcguire, Lubbock, TX, 2.56,$192; 2. Bailie Smith, Leon, IA, 2.56, $1923rd Go1. Danielle Mcguire, Lubbock, TX, 2.25,$230; 2. Ashley Goforth, Azle, TX, 2.5, $1554th Go1. Danielle Mcguire, Lubbock, TX, 2.58,$230; 2. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 2.59,$155Average1. Cassidy Boggs, Cyril, OK, 11.86, $750; 2.Jaymee Roach, Banquete, TX, 11.91, $410

00 Roping26 Entries1st Go1. Tiny Bertsch, Stephenville, TX, 10.52,$260; 2. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 11.44,$230; 3. Lane Livingston, Seymour, TX,11.49, $1602nd Go1. Rex Bland, Hawley, TX, 10.68, $260; 2.Mike S. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 10.73,$230; 3. Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 11.36,$1603rd Go1. Billy Flint, Merkol, TX, 10.04, $260; 2.Freddy Vest, Pilot Point, TX, 10.66, $230; 3.Gary Wagoner, Abilene, TX, 11.07, $1604th Go1. Jim Light, Santo, TX, 9.53, $260; 2. GaryWagoner, Abilene, TX, 9.66, $230; 3. MikeS. Green, Cedar Creek, TX, 10.29, $160Average1. Austin Elliott, Arp, TX, 45.54, $750; 2.

Billy Flint, Merkol, TX, 46.84, $520; 3. TinyBertsch, Stephenville, TX, 50.51, $350; 4.Jackie Hobbs, Abilene, TX, 52.90, $175

1 Roping28 Entries1st Go1. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX, 9.66, $420;2. Jamie R. Smith, Zephyr, TX, 10.13, $2802nd Go1. Robert Collins I I, Anson, TX, 9.09, $420;2. Bob Nunn, Apache, OK, 10.03, $2803rd Go1. Dave Laster, Alvarado, TX, 9, $420; 2.Dennis Mills, Buffalo, TX, 9.62, $2804th Go1. Justin Wilson, Carlsbad, NM, 9.46, $420;2. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 9.56, $280Average1. Marshall Green, Abilene, TX, 43.32,$750; 2. Lonnie Jordan, Hawley, TX,46.53, $655; 3. Chad Boggs, Cyril, OK,47.20, $470

2 Roping21 Entries1st Go1. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 9.15, $315; 2.Martin Poindexter, Seymour, TX, 9.39, $2102nd Go1. Neil Dove, Stephenville, TX, 8.6, $315;2. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 9.3, $2103rd Go1. Jacob Kelly, San Angelo, TX, 8.79, $315;2. Lex Christie, Anson, TX, 8.99, $2104th Go1. Josh Erickson, ,, 9.72, $262; 2. LexChristie, Anson, TX, 9.72, $262Average1. Shawn Felton, Dublin, TX, 38.44, $845;2. Neal Felton, Mt Home, TX, 43.32, $565


A special thanks to my sponsors for supporting not only me, but also the sport that lets me do what I love.

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ately I’ve been wondering if Ihave been doing a good job

raising my two sons. Thismade me watch other parentsand I’ve come to realize thatsociety is obsessed with winning –at all costs. I see this in JuniorRodeo, softball, football and anyother sport where kids compete.This obsession is easy to seewhether it’s a parent screaming atthe referee or buying a little kid a$30,000 horse that he doesn’t need.

It’s win at any cost instead ofwhat it should be, which is tocompete to the best of yourability and have fun doing it. Myseven-year-old son plays flag

football, so how muchimportance do I put on winningversus competing? Myphilosophy is to give it your bestand have fun.

I’m not trying to raise aprofessional flag football player atseven – but at the same time it’simportant to train to win – butnot at all costs. Because whenyou compete to win at all costshow will you handle defeat? Doyou play the blame game wherethere’s always an excuse why youdidn’t win? Or do you comedown very hard on your kid fornot winning, to the point whereit makes them resentful of you,

the sport and competition? Theseare negative things that comefrom “win at all costs” versus “doyour best and enjoy yourself.”

I have a saying when it comesto raising kids: “Some is taught,but most is caught.” Therefore Ilive my life a lot louder throughexample than by my words. Ihave two sons who are oppositeswhen it comes to competing. Oneis very tender hearted, doesn’twant to hurt people and he’s alover. My other son is highlycompetitive and will bloody yournose to beat you. I have to bevery strategic in how I coach andtrain them.

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The winning will take care ofitself if a child is meant tocompete for a living. That kidwill develop the competitive edgewhen the time is right. As a kid Iwas discouraged from ropingbecause my family knew what ahard life this could be. That justmotivated me all the more andmeant that I was really meant todo it. When I wanted to rope I

Have you ever asked yourself this question,“What is the most important thing in my

life?” In other words, what really matters toyou? I would propose this—that if the mostimportant thing in your life doesn’t reallymatter for eternity, then chances are good thatpriorities are faulty. Matthew 6:33 says, “Butseek ye first the kingdom of God and Hisrighteousness, and all these things will beadded unto you.”In our world we are encouraged to set goals.

Those goals consist of, without fail, who weare and what we do. We always have time todo the things that are the most important to us.If God is most important to us, we will,without a doubt, make Him our priority.Whether times are uncertain or prosperous, I

believe these three things are a good standardto live by. First, I believe that if I honor God ineverything, He will honor me. If I consistentlyseek Him in everything I do, He will rescue mein all situations. If I take short-cuts,compromise my character and refuse to obeyGod, I don’t believe I should expect Hisintervention.The second principal that I live by is that

people matter. I believe that God’s true treasureis people. If we show sensitivity and mercy topeople, God will show sensitivity and mercy tous. Fill in the blanks!Third, I believe that the local church is the

hope of the world. I believe it’s important forus to understand the value of the local churchand to realize that it has inherited somehypocrites. But we should not allow theignorance of man to confuse us about the loveof God.Any decision we make that affects our lives,

our families’ lives or the lives of those wespend time with—if it is a choice that has apositive effect on eternity, one that helpspeople know Christ—those are “eternitydecisions” we should jump on that like a rat ona Cheeto!You may say, “Preacher, this sounds

radical.’’ But I’m saying to you, “Welcome tothe real world!” We should be willing not onlyto do whatever it takes in order to change ourown lives, but to present our passion topeople in a way that they are attracted to thelife, and the life-style that we are all called to.Character and integrity are still huge words inthe English language!

Randy WeaverLone Star Cowboy Church

1627 Eva. St.Montgomery, TX 77356

Church Service Times: Sundays 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

and 11:30 amMondays 7:00 pm

Whatever It Takes!

had to pen the calves, saddle thehorses and then beg for someoneto turn them out for me. I still doall that because I still want it thatbad. I don’t have a staff of peopleto do all the saddling andpenning for me. My mouth stillwaters when I think of roping.If someone had pushed me as a

kid I wouldn’t have wanted it. Itwouldn’t have been me – it

would have been someone elsewanting it. I will never push mykids to rope. It will have to besomething they desire and arewilling to work for.If there’s anything you would

like me to write about, feel freeto send me an email [email protected]. Till next month,God Bless and I’ll see you downthe line.


Sandhills Stock Show and RodeoEctor County ColiseumOdessa, TexasJanuary 7-15, 2011

Sandhills PRCA RodeoTie-down roping ResultsFirst round1. Jud Nowotny, 7.9 seconds, $2,658; 2. MontyLewis, 8.0, $2,312; 3. E.J. Roberts, 8.4, $1,965;4. (tie) D.J. Smith and Samuel Luchsinger, 8.5,$1,445 each; 6. (tie) Cole Bailey, Jesse Sheffieldand George Rowland, 8.6, $578 eachSecond round1. Timber Moore, 7.9 seconds, $2,658; 2. (tie)Chris Demases and Clint Singleton, 8.1, $2,138each; 4. Clint Kindred, 8.2, $1,618; 5. (tie) AceSlone and Jerome Schneeberger, 8.3, $1,098each; 7. (tie) Justin Macha and Clay Cerny, 8.4,$405 eachAverage1. Jud Nowotny, 16.7 seconds on two head,

$2,658; 2. Monty Lewis, 17.6, $2,312; 3. (tie)Jesse Sheffield and Billy Hamilton, 17.8, $1,792each; 5. Trevor Thiel, 18.1, $1,271; 6. BarryBurk, 18.9, $925; 7. Stetson Vest, 19.0, $578; 8.Cody Owens, 19.1, $231

8th Annual Junior Calf Roping MatchJanuary 11, 2011

Tyler Gifford matching Landon WilliamsRound 1Gifford - 10.19 / Williams - 9.17Round 2Gifford - 10.73 / Williams - 19.97Total on 2Gifford - 20.92 / Williams - 29.14Round 3Gifford - 30 / Williams - 10.03Total on 3Gifford - 50.92 / Williams - 39.17Round 4Gifford - 15.91 / Williams - 10.98Total on 4Gifford - 66.83 / Williams - 50.154 Head Junior Calf Match ChampionLandon Williams

19th Annual SandhillsInvitational Team RopingTotal Payout = $66,820

Open 1. Jake Cooper (Monument, NM) / Justin W Davis(Cottonwood, CA), 28.77 on 5, $15,650; 2. BrittC Williams (Hammond, MT) / Caleb C Twisselman(Santa Margarita, CA), 32.06 on 5, $10,432; 3.Erich Rogers (Round Rock, AZ) / Kory Koontz(Sudan, TX), 33.14 on 5, $8,260; 4. Turtle BPowell (Alpine, TX) / Brady J Minor (Ellensburg,WA), 34.53 on 5, $6,085; 5. Keven W Daniel(Franklin, TN) / Trey Johnson III (Amarillo, TX),35.62 on 5, $3,043Short Go1. Jake Cooper (Monument, NM) / Justin W Davis(Cottonwood, CA), 5.50, $1,000Round 1 1. Josh Siggins (Ruidoso Downs, NM) / LaneSiggins (Ruidoso Downs, NM), 5.16, $5,550; 2.Brock G Hanson (Casa Grande, AZ) / Cody Hintz

(Spring Creek, NV), 5.34, $3,330; 3. Jake Cooper(Monument, NM) / Justin W Davis (Cottonwood,CA), 5.57, $2,220

Pro Am1. Todd Hooker (Iraan, TX) / York Gill(Stephenville, TX), 22.97 on 3, $3,600; 2. Tyler JSpradley (Andrews, TX) / Rich Skelton (Llano, TX),24.83 on 3, $2,700; 3. Duke Barker (Odessa,TX) / Paul Eaves (Millsap, TX), 28.82 on 3,$1,800; 4. Donnie Wilson (Odessa, TX) / WaltWoodard (Stephenville, TX), 29.64 on 3, $900; 5.Duke Barker (Odessa, TX) / Travis Graves (Jay,OK), 30.08 on 3; 6. Kodi K Armitage (Las Vegas,NM) / Patrick Smith (Lipan, TX), 31.39; 7.Donnie Wilson (Odessa, TX) / Tyler D Magnus(Mason, TX), 31.64Round 1 FT 1. Ty Lambert (Midland, TX) / Jhett Johnson(Casper, WY), 6.09, $1,125Round 2 FT 1. Craig Campbell (Boerne, TX) / Cesar ADeLaCruz (Marana, AZ), 6.21, $1,125; 2.Coleman K Proctor (Pryor, OK) / Craig Campbell(Boerne, TX), 7.08

Match Team RopingClay Tryan / Travis Graves Vs. Chad Masters / JadeCorkillRound 1Tryan / Graves - 7.07 – Masters / Corkill - 6.87Round 2Tryan / Graves - 12.85 – Masters / Corkill -17.53Round 3Tryan / Graves - 7.26 – Masters / Corkill - 12.03Round 4Tryan / Graves - 7.72 – Masters / Corkill - 6.94Round 5Tryan / Graves - 5.76 – Masters / Corkill - 7.87Round 6Tryan / Graves - 6.62 – Masters / Corkill - 5.78Round 7Tryan / Graves - 15.58 – Masters / Corkill -10.51Round 8Tryan / Graves - 5.37 Tryan / Graves - 10.76TotalTryan / Graves - 68.23 Tryan / Graves - 78.298 head Match Team Roping Champions ClayTryan / Travis Graves

Sandhills –

Rodeo at It’s Best!he Sandhills Stock Show and

Rodeo is one of those earlyseason rodeos that kind of puts

everything in place, settles theanxiety of many rodeo athletesand always kicks off the seasonand New Year in great style.Odessa, Texas and the EctorCounty Coliseum opens its doorsfor a week-long series of rodeoand stock show entertainment.This year was no exception andas the week progressed, winnersin many of the annual and funevents emerged.

From the PRCA tie-downroping and all of the PRCA rodeoevents, as well as the 8th AnnualJunior Calf Roping Match, the19th Annual Sandhills InvitationalTeam Roping and a fun-filledMatch Team Roping between theteam of Clay Tryan and TravisGraves and Chad Masters andJade Corkill, the week was full oflots of great roping for spectatorsto enjoy. K

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aybe I have had my head stuck in the mud for the past couple of months,

but did you hear that this year’s RodeoHoustonwill not be a PRCA rodeo? I have read the past couple of press releases concerning theinvitation of 2010 USTRC Open Champions,the 2010 PBR Champion and the 2010 CBRchampion being invited, but never realized theywere taking the complete control of thegoverning body of the rodeo until I talked to afriend of mine the other day and he let me inon it.This morning I had to make sure myself and

got onto the RodeoHouston website to findout. Sure enough Rodeo Houston is prettymuch an open rodeo. “Wow!” is all I can say.Of course you have to be invited or go througha qualification process, but it is sure enoughopen to the world.This may be forward progression toward a

new step in the world of rodeo and I applaudRodeoHouston for taking it. I have said beforeand still believe, the PRCA does a great job asthe overall rodeo association, but if the sportwants to continue to grow, it needs tocapitalize on its stars. I believe a tour or seriestype season with limited qualified contestantsis the key to the future of rodeo. Take the topten to fifteen in the world and allow them tocompete at a select few rodeos throughout thecountry and see what happens. Folks will gettheir butts back in the stands to see the best ofthe best compete. Stars will be born and whoknows, the sport could grow to where therodeo cowboy stars will be household namesJust in case you are wondering, here is

a quick overview of the 2011 RodeoHoustonformat.

The 2011 RODEOHOUSTON BP SuperSeries is an independent production of theHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc.(HLSR).The 2011 RODEOHOUSTON BP Super

Series is an invitational championship rodeofeaturing the top cowboy and cowgirlcontestants in North America. HLSRmanagement and staff have the sole authorityand responsibility to determine the list of

by Ryan Davis

M invitees to participate in each Super Seriesand to determine, on a case-by-case basis, which alternate entry will replace anyoriginally invited contestant that chooses not to enter or decides, for whatever reason,not to compete.The Format will consist of 40 contestants

per event, except for women’s barrel racing,which will have 50 contestants.

Tie-Down Roping invitation criteria:i. Past RODEOHOUSTON BP Super SeriesChampions (2007 – 2010)ii. Reigning Canadian Professional RodeoAssociation Championiii. Top five of the 2011 published worldstandings (as of Dec. 1, 2010)iv. Remaining invitations will come from thepublished 2010 world standings.

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LOOPS MAGAZINE • 23CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

6th Annual

May 6 - 8, 2011Diamond T Arena • Denton, TexasGate Charge Saturday $10/person Sunday $5/person

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

Computer will draw 3 partners4-head progressive

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

Books open: May 1-26:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Call in: secretaryNo messages please. Cash entries only

254/968-1034

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

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

Saturday, May 78:00 a.m. Introduction of Ropers

9:00 a.m.Open Girl’s Breakaway

& Men 65+$1,000 added money

2 rounds with top 12 advancing to short $250

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

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

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

Sunday, May 88:30 a.m. Introduction of Ropers

12 & Under Tie DownSaddle to Average Winner


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



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



Bits to Average

winners on Friday & Saturday

In Memory of Gordie Moore

Vendors welcomeCall for information940/391-6198

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

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

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