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JOE BEAVER'S

CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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6 Joe Beaver’s 1st AnnualLabor Day WeekendJr. Superstars

16 USCRA Calf Ropers Reunion

COVER PHOTO: The cover this month is a copy of a painting from Craig Beman that he has namedIntensity. The original is an oil on canvas and a rendering of Landyn Duncan who won the 19 & UnderCalf Roping at Roy Cooper’s World Championship Jr. Calf Roping Finals, in Denton, Texas.See more of Beman’s work at www.craigbemanartwork.com

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that is surely going to be the onemany remember for 2012. The JoeBeaver 1st Annual Labor DayWeekend Jr. Roping was held inStephenville, Texas and was anaddition to an event of the sametype held this past spring. Thefirst was successful, the event inSeptember was outstanding.

“Man, it was good for the kids,paid good and there was goodcalves,” said Beaver. “And theyjust kept on coming.”

That they did. More than 400kids entered up to make a total of671 entries and 2,026 runs inthree days. This did not includethe new “King of Sling” 3DBreakaway roping that proved tobe an awesome event in itself. In

the end, the Jr. Roping event paidout $106,000 in cash, making thisevent one of the best for Jr. Calfropers anywhere.

The roping was a great success!Beaver added this event to what hestarted earlier this year and hopesto add a few more to his schedulein the next few years. Hoping toget a total of four events per year,all with this same type of actionand fun, Beaver wants to keepoffering events the future ropingstars of the sport can enjoy andhelp them become successful.

12 & Under Goat Tying27 EntriesAverage Winners1. Kathryn Todd, 16.49, $540; 2. LenaWhitehead, 17.05, $400; 3. Kenna McNeill,17.9, $270; 4. Shaye Jessee, 18.18, $135

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12 & Under Tiedown72 EntriesAverage Winners1. Tyler West, 44.71, $648; 2. Luke Potter, 51,$536; 3. Layton Little, 55.61)$424; 4. JWAllen, 66.27, $313; 5. True Lacina, 67.79,$201; 6. Leighton Berry, 71.20, $114

13-15 Goat Tying27 EntriesAverage Winners1. Timber Lyon, 14.27, $540; 2. SamanthaChick, 15.44, $405; 3. Loni Kay Lester, 15.54, $270; 4. Jacie Sullivan, 15.90, $135

13-15 Girls Breakaway59 EntriesAverage Winners1. Mia Manazares, 11.70, $667; 2. WhitleyWhitewood, 12.57, $552; 3. Samantha Chick,7.40, $437; 4. Cooper Clinton, 8.42, $322; 5.Shelby Wickland, 8.99 $207; 6. Bailey Reina,10.50, $115

13-15 Breakaway56 EntriesAverage Winners1. Cooper Martin, 8.510, $769; 2. Mason Carter,9.22, $636; 3. Raeben Meyer, 9.920, $503; 4.Jace Gilbert, 10.18, $371; 5. Tim Williams,11.27, $238; 6.Payton Bray, 11.69, $132

13-15 Tiedown68 EntriesAverage Winners1. Austin Elliot, 38.65, $769; 2. Dakota Felton,42.33, $636; 3. Colten Mize, 46.83, $503; 4.Zack Jongbloed, 48.66, $371; 5. LandonKoehne, 48.97, $238; 6. Jay Terrell, 52.97, $132


JOE BEAVER—KING OF SLING

A 3D format in thebreakaway roping proved to bemore fun that many expected.Ropers filled the arena each dayto give themselves a chance atthe King of Sling Money. In theend, it did not matter howexperienced or novice you wereeveryone had fun, everyone hada chance to win and the actionwas awesome.

“It was Cool,” was all JoeBeaver could muster up at first.“It was really fun, everyone hada great time roping in it (King ofSling), and everyone had achance to win.”

Joe Beaver 1st – King of Sling1D1. Rusty Barnett, 0.992. Colton Roberts, 1.133. Clayton Downing, 1.474. Jim Light, 1.552D1. Rush Hodges, 2.492. Loni Kay Lester, 2.513. Sadie Roberts, 2.524. Jessica Silva, 2.533D1. Lauren Bane, 4.02. Shannon Higuet, 4.083. Krista Emmons, 4.124. Maddy Deerman, 4.23

12 & Under Select Tie Down Roping Champions

13 to 15 Tie Down Roping Champions

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16 to 19 Tie Down Roping Champions

16-19 Girls Goat Tying38 EntriesAverage Winners1. Taylor Gooch, 14.70, $822; 2. Baili Collins,15.04, $642; 3. Lauren Hansen, 15.23, $462; 4. Callie Padgett, 15.39, $386; 5. TaylorWharton, 15.74, $256; 6. Lauren Bane, 15.82;7. Cammie Jo Rogers, 15.82

16-19 Girls Breakaway77 EntriesAverage Winners1. Deven Riggins, 12.21, $1,205; 2. HannahSpringer, 13.05, $998; 3. Macie Friess, 20.90,$790; 4. Kylee Hamilton, 22.01, $582; 5.Morgan Gonzales, 9.65, $374; 6. CheyanneGuillory, 10.77, $208

16-19 Tiedown92 EntriesAverage Winners1. Jesse Clark, 33.31, $1,400, Lenertz & LenertzBrody B. Memorial $2,0002. J.D. McCuistion, 34, $1,160; 3. Bryce Barney,34.19, $918; 4. Colby Wakoviak, 35.36, $676;5. Landyn Duncan, 36.03, $435; 6. KadeAucion, 36.12, $240

12 and Under BreakawayRoping Champions

13 to 15 BreakawayRoping Champions

13 to 15 GoatTying Champion

13 to 14 Girls Breakaway Roping Champions


16 to 19 Breakaway Roping Champions

21 & Under Select Roping46 EntriesAverage Winners1. Bobby Abernathy, 15.93, $1,111; 2. J.D.McQuistion, 17.91, $833; 3. Bryce Barney,18.11, $556; 4. Blane Cox, 18.63, $278

Brody’s Shootout ChampionChase Williams - $1,000Runner Up - Tucker Jacob - $5008 Shootout Qualifiers: Chase Williams,Tucker Jacob, Clayton Collmorgen, Reno Gonzales, J.D. McCuistion, Bryce Barney,Blane Cox, and Bobby Abernathy

12 and Under Goat Tying Champion

16 to 19 Goat Tying Champion

10 • OCTOBER 2012

2013 Membership CardsH 2013 cards are only $60.H Cards can be paid for in $20 payments.H If you only come to 1 roping during the

year it only costs you $20, however you must rope at 3 ropings to be eligible to enter the 2013 Finals!

APSCheck out the new Advanced Pay-off

System (APS) where every roper whoadvances to the short round wins at leasttheir fees back. This was designed toreward the roper who ropes and ties themall down.

October 13-14, 2012 - Giddings, TX

November 17, 2012 - Hamilton, TX

November 24, 2012 - Giddings, TX

December 8-9, 2012 - Stephenville, TX

Did You Know?

The 2013 SeasonThe first roping of the USCRA 2013

season is October 13-14 in Giddings, TX.Come rope with us!

Check Out Our New Website!Check out our new website! Please visit

www.uscra.com. Sign up for the newsletter.Also, “Like” us on Facebook!

BigRedRopingCalendar.com USCRA has listed all ropings on this

website. This website also includes otherassociation calf ropings along withindependent calf ropings.

2013 RULE CHANGESH The 10-second penalty for a broken barrier will

now be a 5-second penalty.

H It will no longer be a no time for a calf coming untied before the 6 seconds. It will now be a 5-second penalty.

2013 Schedule

More USCRA Ropings To Come!


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12 • OCTOBER 2012 CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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SATURDAY10:00 a.m. 00 3 head/short for $180Followed by 00 1 header

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SUNDAY10:00 a.m. EE 3 head/short for $180Followed by EE 1 header


1:00 p.m. #1 3 head/short for $180Followed by #1 1 header

1 for $40, can enter 2x2:00 p.m. #1 3 head/short for $180

� 2013 Cards are $60 and can be paid $20 per weekend� Using the new “Advanced Pay-off System” (APS) every roper that

advances to the short round will be guaranteed at least their fees back� All main ropings are 3 head with short round using APS for $180

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

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00, 00-S, and #1 ELIMINATION MATCH ROPINGS

• 4 ropers from each division, $100 fees, no stock charge, winner take all, slowest roper out each round.

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

• 00 and 00-S ropers must be 50 or over.

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

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using APS for $180 Advanced Pay-off System (APS)15 ropers or less - no short round16-20 ropers - 6 in short round21-29 ropers - 8 in short round30-60 ropers - 10 in short round61+ ropers - 12 in short round

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

FMI call Lanham 979-540-7755

LOOPS MAGAZINE • 13CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

IN 2013 THE USCRA WILLCROWN TWO CHAMPIONS

Showdown Finals Champion

2013 Showdown Finals FormatEE, 00, 00-S, #1 and #2

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1 BIG ROPING

Showdown Finals Champion1 ENTRY FEE!

H Showdown Finals will be 4 head with short round for $300 HHMust attend at least 3 ropings during the 2013

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World Champion

World ChampionsThe USCRA Will Crown A True

World Championin the EE, 00, 00-S, #1 and #2 Divisions

HWorld Champions will be determined on money won HH Top 15 in World Standings will be invited to World Championship Finals (WCF) H

H Finals will be a 3 head roping with top 5 in the Average advancing to2 short rounds • Fees $500 • Added money will be announced later H

14 • OCTOBER 2012 CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

VSA IN HOUSE PROOF CRX’D

CALF ROPINGBooks open at 8 a.m. • Rope at 9 a.m.$140 entry fee2 rounds with top ten advancing to short roundEE & 00 run together - 1 second off EE each runfollowed by #1 & #2 run together - 1/2 second off #1 each runfollowed by Open RopingBuckles Plus CA$H To Average WinnersFor more information: Joe Ross Irwin 940.391.2182

TEAM ROPINGBooks open at 6 p.m. • Rope at 7 p.m.

$120/roperProgressive after 1

Enter maximum 2x per end#11 Slide - 4-header

Pick 1, draw 2 or draw all 3+/- 1.5 second handicap per team

number after 3rd roundBuckles Plus CA$H To Average Winners

For more information: Ben Brown 940.391.6200

*HIGH POINT ROPER OF THE DAY WINS TROPHY SADDLE AND BUCKLE(Must enter heading, heeling and calf roping to qualify for this award)

*HIGH POINT HORSE JACKPOT$100/horse to enter with 90% payback to winner. Winner & owner will be recognized on Denton County trophy. Horses will be

judged on performance by local professionals. (Must enter heading, heeling and calf roping to qualify for this award)*Ropings open to anyone, but must be a resident of Denton County or a neighboring county to qualify for the High Point prizes - must show proof of residency.

A portion of the proceeds will go toward scholarship recipients of the Denton County Youth Fair.

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oping machine manufacturer Heel-O-Matic has teamed

up with eight-time worldchampion Joe Beaver to produce apremiere calf roping dummyavailable in December 2012. The“Nex” calf roping dummycombines many state-of-the-artfeatures to help calf, breakawayand dally ribbon ropers practiceperfectly and win.

“This dummy makes ropingeasy,” said Joe Beaver, “It maylook a little funny, but this is thebest roping dummy for calvesthey’ve made yet.”

Heel-O-Matic is excited to enterthe calf roping market and isconfident this is a best-in-class

dummy according to ChipBruegman, the company’s general manager.

“This dummy is the calf ropingequivalent to the Bones and we’vebeen working for years with Joe tomake the perfect one. It has along neck that ensures you’llpractice roping the neck like Joeteaches, which will make yourcurl kick back up like you want,”said Bruegman. “The angle of thehead also makes you keep your tipdown and it’s got a hide-likematerial too, which won’t let yourrope slide.”

The unveiling of the new Heel-O-Matic Calf Roping TrainingSystem designed and endorsed byJoe Beaver will take place at booth#125 of the Cowboy ChristmasGift Show during the 2012Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Visit www.heelomatic.com/nexfor more details.More about Heel-O-MaticHeel-O-Matic is best known as

the leading manufacturer of teamroping training aids. Heel-O-Maticproducts are designed to provideperfect practice for every level ofroping competitor and horsetrainer, from youth toprofessional.

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Calf Ropers ReunionBrazos County ExpoBryan, TexasAugust 25-26, 2012

00Round 11. Frank Meehan, 11.32, $185; 2. Grant Nicholas, 11.33, $155; 3. Terry Phillips, 11.98, $125; 4. Russell Moore, 12.28, $95; 5. Sam Walker, 12.31, $60Round 21. Mike Green, 11.4, $185; 2. Rodney McCauley, 12.23, $155; 3. Bobby Fritz, 12.41, $125; 4. Scott Collins, 12.67, $95; 5. Doug Hough, 13.94, $60Round 31. Ken Hardin, 10.67, $185; 2. Russell Moore, 11.17, $155; 3. Rodney McCauley, 11.55, $125; 4. Frank Meehan, 11.65, $95;5. Ronny Lewis, 12.66, $60Round 41. Russell Moore, 11.09, $185; 2. Roosevelt Walker, 11.32, $155;3. Bo Adams, 12.83, $125; 4. Tim Clancy, 12.86, $95; 5. Doug Hough, 12.95, $60Round 51. Jacob Lewis, 10.34, $185; 2. Doug Hough, 10.74, $155; 3. Steve Kolle, 11.22, $125; 4. Stephen Perry, 11.34, $95; 5. Frank Meehan, 11.52, $60Round 61. Steve Kolle, 9.33, $185; 2. Bo Adams, 10.21, $155; 3. Russell Moore, 11.07, $125; 4. Rayford Glover, 12.62, $95; 5. Rodney McCauley, 12.66, $60Round 71. Terry Phillips, 9.98, $185; 2. Jerome Standford, 10.46, $155; 3. Roosevelt Walker, 10.57, $125; 4. Jim Light, 11.05, $95;5. Steve Kolle, 11.99, $60Round 81. Tanner Green, 9.75, $185; 2. Terry Phillips, 10.33, $155; 3. Eddy Smith, 12, $125; 4. Stephen Perry, 13.32, $95; 5. Ronny Lewis, 13.9, $60Average1. Rodney McCauley, 117.75, $580; 2. Bobby Fritz, 132.14, $485;3. Walter Johnson, 150.13, $385; 4. Steve Kolle, 88.48/7hd, $290;5. Ronny Lewis, 104.04/7hd, $195

00-SelectRound 11. Brett York, 10.41, $205; 2. Colton Mize, 12.44, $155; 3. Kirk Dillard, 12.68, $100; 4. Sam Thornton, 13.93, $50Round 21. Clay Klawinsky, 11.79, $205; 2. Richard Byrd, 11.88, $155; 3. Richard Agan, 12.02, $100; 4. Danny Stephens, 12.26, $50

Round 31 & 2. Danny Stephens, 10.43, $180; 1&2. Rickey Harris JR, 10.43,$180; 3. Richard Agan, 10.61, $100; 4. Sy Felton, 10.78, $50Round 41. Eddie Mills, 9.79, $205; 2. Mike Ashley, 10.76, $155; 3. Bodie Reed, 11.31, $100; 4. Danny Stephens, 11.62, $50Round 51. Carl Cox, 9.95, $205; 2. Richard Byrd, 10.47, $155; 3. Sy Felton, 10.69, $100; 4. Rusty Spacek, 10.89, $50Round 61. Riley Lambert, 9.73, $205; 2. Bodie Reed, 10.34, $155; 3. Carl Kolbe, 10.8, $100; 4. Eddie Mills, 11.6, $50Round 71. Richard Agan, 9.68, $205; 2. Clay Klawinsky, 9.75, $155; 3. Rusty Spacek, 9.97, $100; 4. Colton Mize, 10.29, $50Round 81. Carl Cox, 9.31, $205; 2. Clay Klawinsky, 9.42, $155; 3. Richard Agan, 11.29, $100; 4. Craig Walsh, 11.47, $50Average1. Kirk Dillard, 115.6, $640; 2. Gerry Achille, 138.63, $480; 3. Sy Felton, 96.49/7hd, $320; 4. Taylor Pavlovsky, 101.75/7hd, $160

EERound 11. Austin Atkinson, 16.38, $230; 2. Tyler Horn, 17, $175; 3. Brandon Wilson, 17.05, $115; 4. Daniel Roberts, 18.21, $55Round 21. Austin Atkinson, 12.81, $230; 2. Bubba Kendrick, 13.49, $175;3. Jerome Klawinsky, 14.29, $115; 4. Cody Lambert, 14.71, $55Round 31. Cody Lambert, 13.12, $230; 2. Brandon Wilson, 14.65, $175;3. Jerome Klawinsky, 14.88, $115; 4. Austin Atkinson, 15.51, $55Round 41. Roy Richey, 11.68, $230; 2. Tanner Fleet, 12.28, $175; 3. Jerome Klawinsky, 12.57, $115; 4. Scott Collins, 12.98, $55Round 51. Randy Roberts, 11.63, $230; 2. Don Mullins, 13.88, $175; 3. Cody Lambert, 14.8, $115; 4. J.E. Teague, 15.5, $55Round 61. Randy Roberts, 10.83, $230; 2. Caleb Butler, 12.65, $175; 3. Cody Lambert, 13.3, $115; 4. Bubba Kendrick, 16.39, $55Round 71. Scott Collins, 12.24, $230; 2. Caleb Butler, 12.86, $175; 3. Jerome Klawinsky, 12.91, $115; 4. Daniel Roberts, 13.67, $55Round 81. Caleb Butler, 11.64, $230; 2. Lester Davenport, 13.11, $175; 3. Brandon Wilson, 13.19, $115; 4. Bubba Kendrick, 13.66, $55Average1. Cody Lambert, 140.62, $720; 2. Daniel Roberts, 117.50/7hd,

$540; 3. Austin Atkinson, 117.36/7hd, $360; 4. Jerome Klawinsky,90.84/6hd, $180

#1Round 11. Randy Cross, 9.87, $220; 2. Rody Ballard, 10.03, $195; 3. Chris Phillips, 10.48, $140Round 21. Kyle Parrish, 10.27, $220; 2. Ryan Rule, 11.4, $195; 3. Doc Hobbs, 11.42, $140Round 31. Chick Wilfong, 8.95, $220; 2. Kyle Parrish, 9.39, $195; 3. Justin Braudrick, 9.82, $140Round 41. Mac Rust, 10.19, $220; 2. Jim Mike Hutto, 10.66, $195; 3. Kyle Parrish, 10.89, $140Round 51. Jim Mike Hutto, 8.7, $220; 2. Randy Hay, 9.99, $195; 3. Billy Bob Hutto, 10.07, $140Round 61. Garrett Rose, 9.23, $220; 2. Travis Evans, 9.87, $195; 3. Randy Cross, 10.03, $140Round 71. Jim Mike Hutto, 8.54, $220; 2. Chick Wilfong, 8.8, $195; 3. Billy Bob Hutto, 8.84, $140Round 81. Ryan Rule, 8.67, $220; 2. Coy Leach, 9.44, $195; 3. Rody Ballard, 10.37, $140Average1. Wyatt Muggli, 92.38, $690; 2. Randy Cross, 103.91, $605; 3. Justin Braudrick, 106.16, $435

#2Round 11. Clint Nyegaard, 9.26, $255; 2. Luke Malcomb , 9.3, $170Round 21. Tyler Hodges, 9.7, $255; 2. Clint McCaffety, 9.99, $170Round 31. Shawn Felton, 9.09, $255; 2. Chip Brandes, 9.71, $170Round 41. Chad Kolbe, 9.47, $255; 2. Shawn Felton, 9.95, $170Round 51. Clint Nyegaard, 8.27, $255; 2. Chip Brandes, 9.17, $170Round 61. Clint McCaffety, 9.1, $255; 2. Westyn Hughes, 9.14, $170Round 71. Westyn Hughes, 8.37, $255; 2. Clint Nyegaard, 8.95, $170Round 81. Cody Suculla, 8.44, $255; 2. Clint Nyegaard, 9.18, $170Average1. Chip Brandes, 86.86, $800; 2. Riley Meyer, 100.63, $535

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he USCRA landed at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, Texasfor one last event before the USCRA Finals. The Calf Ropers

Reunion was held in late August and ropers were treated to a greatevent with lots and lots of calf roping action.

The August 25-26 weekend was two days full of calf roping.The 8-header format was welcomed and ropers filled theirpockets full of cash. With two arenas running throughout bothSaturday and Sunday, the action was non stop. One arenahosted the 00 and 00-Select roping, while the second arena heldthe EE and #1 ropings. There was also a #2 roping held inwhatever arena finished first both days of the event. The firstday witnessed the first four rounds of each roping bringingropers back the next day for the second four rounds.

With buckles awarded to Average winners, money available ineach round and a special team jackpot set up, ropers had a chanceto fill their pockets. After the two days of roping, the 00 Averagechampionship went home with Rodney McCauley. He took the

Average with a total time of 117.75 seconds and claimed just under$600 in cash. The 00-Select roping Average winner was KirkDillard. He took home the championship after roping 8 head in115.6 seconds and was awarded $640 in cash for his efforts. CodyLambert took the Average championship in the EE roping. He ropedand tied his cattle in 140.62 seconds to earn $720 in cash. The #1roping opened up fast and furious and finished much the same way.Average winner, Wyatt Muggli finished with a total of 92.38seconds on eight head and won close to $700 in cash. Wrappingthe event up was Average winner Chip Brandes in the #2 roping.He climed the $800 cash payout after cinching the event with aneight head total of 86.86 seconds.

There were lots of other winners in each of the eight roundsand the top four Average winners earned Showdown positions forthe USCRA Finals. Ropers sure enough enjoyed the reunion eventand you can bet this event will continue to succeed for manyyears to come. K

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Roping InformationEach roping will begin at 1:00 p.m. on SaturdaySaturday ScheduleEE - 3 rounds - $125#00 - 3 & short go - $160Breakaway - 3 rounds - $100#1 - 3 & short go - $160#2 - 3 & short go - $160Ropings begin at 10 a.m. Sunday Schedule(Same order of events)Practice runs Saturday at 11:00 a.m. - $10 per run

Good Times Calf RopingMembership$100 per yearMembers may pay $10 each entryor get a $200 sponsor and pay nomembership fee.

Finals Fund100% of membership dues goestowards Good Time Roping Finals(One half of membership goes toFinals added money!)(One half of membership goestowards prizes or money to year-end high point ropers!)Must compete 4 days throughoutseason to qualify for Finals!


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Sundown Arena Kiowa, COSaturday, August 18, 2012#EERound 11. Merlyn Atterberry, 12.31 Round 21. Donene Taylor, 17.00 Round 31. Donene Taylor, 13.50Average1. Vernon Dillon, 51.10/3

#00Round 11. Larry Becker, 11.87 Round 21. Larry Becker, 13.12 Round 31. Larry Becker, 13.19Average1. Larry Becker, 38.18/3

#1Round 11. Phillip Wise, 11.00 Round 21. Phillip Wise, 11.25 Round 31. Larry Becker, 11.03 Average1. Phillip Wise, 47.04/4

Sundown Arena Kiowa, COSunday, August 19, 2012#EERound 11. Vernon Dillon, 13.66Round 21. Vernon Dillon, 13.16Round 31. Merlyn Atterberry, 13.18Average1. Merlyn Atterberry, 43.25/3

#00/#1Round 11. Galvin Rita, 10.96 Round 21. Galvin Rita, 11.75 Round 31. Zeke Griffith, 12.85 Average1. Zeke Griffith, 51.98/4

BreakawayRound 11. Leah Mackey, 2.50 Round 21. Leah Mackey, 2.97 Round 31. Leah Mackey, 3.53 Average1. Leah Mackey, 9.00/3

Cactus Creek Arena, Fountain COSaturday September 8, 2012#EERound 11. Bud Clemons, 12.72 Round 21. Donene Taylor, 14.72 Round 31. Vernon Dillon, 11.63Average1. Bud Clemons, 57.00/3

#00/#1Round 11. Joe Grant, 12.06Round 21. Jesse Jaminet, 13.19Round 31. Jesse Jaminet, 12.50Average1. Jesse Jaminet, 57.82/3

BreakawayRound 11. Allan Johnson, 3.50 Round 21. Marcy Henderson, 3.59Round 31. Jessica Mosher, 3.44Average1. Marcy Henderson, 11.15/3

Cactus Creek Arena, Fountain COSunday September 9, 2012#EERound 11. Donene Taylor, 12.46 Round 21. Vernon Dillon, 14.28 Round 31. Bud Clemons, 10.50Average1. Bud Clemons, 27.62/2

#00/#1/#2Round 11. Larry Becker, 11.06Round 21. Larry Becker, 10.81Round 31. Don Scanga, 11.25Average1. Larry Becker, 49.02/4

BreakawayRound 11. Leah Mackey, 2.91 Round 21. Vernon Dillon, 2.91Round 31. Leah Mackey, 3.63Average1. Marcy Henderson, 14.19/3

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ast month we talked about horseposition when roping.

This month I want to touch onsomething that is mostly overlookedin our sport and that’s athleticposition. Athletic position is havingyour weight distributed over theballs of your feet, knees slightlybent, back straight and head up. Inany athletic sport where you haveto move fast, this is the position youstart from. College and professionalathletes all know this.

If, while you were walking downthe sidewalk, a car suddenly veeredtowards you, you would naturally“break down” into this position tomove quickly. In our sport there arelots of guys who are naturallyathletic, and then there are lots who are not. In a sport where every hundredth of a second counts, it’s important to maximizeyour chances.

In the gym I work out on a Bosuball that looks like half a ball. Youcan stand on either side and it’swonderful for gaining balance. Iwork on my arms, shoulders andsquats all on the Bosu for thepurpose of agility and balance.

So many people don’t realize theimportance of athleticism whenroping calves. From the time you getoff your horse and until you throwyour hands up, you need yourweight distributed over the balls ofyour feet and to be in an athleticposition. We quickly dismount andrun as fast as possible on unevenground. There’s a lot of potential forinjury if you’re not physicallyprepared for it.

The best athletes in the world,professional football and basketballplayers, routinely work on footdrills and other exercises for balanceand coordination to increase theirperformance by even a mere two orthree percent. If it could increaseyour performance as much as fortypercent, would you not do this?

Guys who are naturally athleticmay not have to work at it. But Ibelieve anyone can improve theirperformance if they do. You can findthese exercises on the internet.

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Footwork is very under estimatedand overlooked in our sport. If yourfootwork is right, your position willbe right. You will make far lessmistakes and your consistency will shoot through the roof. Nextmonth we’ll talk about position andthe dismount.This year I’ve been invited to

give a motivational speech at theNRS trade show at the MGM eachmorning at 9:30 a.m. I invite you all

to come if you are going to be in LasVegas during the finals. I would lovefor you all to send me some topicsyou would like me to talk about.Please email them to me [email protected] STS Ranch Wear will debut

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robably the most important question that we could ever ask is, “Why am I alive?” The Prophet

Jeremiah asked the following question in Jeremiah20:18: “Why was I born? Was it only to have troubleand sorrow, to end my life in disgrace?” (TEV). Forthousands of years people have asked this question,“Why am I alive?” It sounded like Jeremiah washaving a bad hair day when the scripture was written.Someone has said, “I hope life isn’t a joke, because Idon’t get it.” If we don’t see life from God’s perspective then

there are only three ways to approach life. None ofthem work, but they’re very popular.Mystical Approach – You find it in New Age books; a

lot of seminars; and it’s talked about on a lot of TV shows.You find it in movies like “The Matrix” and “Star Wars.”They use words like, “look within; look inside yourself; it’sa matter of introspection.” It’s kind of like, “Trust the forceLuke.” Somebody needs to stand up and admit that thisdoesn’t work. Because it doesn’t work. If this worked, wewould all know our purpose because we’ve done it. Myword to you is that you didn’t create it, so you can’t tellyourself what your purpose is.Self-Help Approach – They say you’ve got to make up

a purpose. We find these in many “self-help” books. Theysay things like, “consider your dreams, set some goals,figure out what you’re good at, aim high, go for it, bedisciplined, break your bad habits, believe that you canachieve.” Actually that’s quite good advice if you want to besuccessful, but being successful and knowing the purpose ofyour life are not the same thing. If being successful broughthappiness, why are there so many miserable wealthypeople?Philosophical Approach – In the philosophical

approach, the idea is that you speculate about the purposeof life. Get a pipe; get a latte from Starbucks, and thenhmmmm, “Why am I here?” What am I here for, where didI come from, where am I going? Then think about it. . .

As I was contemplating this, I realized why Godhas called sin, sin. I believe that sin is nothing morethan the created violating the plan and purpose ofthe Creator. If you want to know the purpose of athing, you don’t ask the thing. You ask the onewho created the thing. I have a lot of friends thatown businesses, we also have many employees hereat the church, from time to time I have people cometo me and say they just want to do it their way.Authority has been given to the creator of abusiness, the creator of an invention, and thecreator of man. Scriptures say that all things werecreated by God. ALL THINGS. The substance thatwe look at, whether it is a building, a computer, ora person, was all created by God. You and I werecreated for God’s glory, which means we werecreated for His purpose. We can do life man’s wayor we can do life God’s way. Frustration comes from not reading the

instruction manual to assemble a product. TheBible is the instruction manual for life. You canmake up your own and be miserable or read whatthe creator said about you and find peace andeternal life.

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2013 articles and need some ideas.Please email me at [email protected] ideas and topics you wouldlike to read about.

Until next time, God Bless, and

I’ll see you down the line.

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seller ride it and show it. Letthem tell you all the informationabout the horse. See it go onceor twice, and then follow theinstructions on how to ride that particular horse when youget on.

But, before getting on thehorse, pay attention to see if thehorse is high or low maintenancein the corner; how it leaves thebox, does it have rate off yourhand or do you have to help itstart, does it follow the calfwhere it goes left or right, does itget there, does it run over calves,or just can’t get to the calf. Thenwatch the stop; is it too latestopping, pulls easy, is the calfeasy to flank, is the rope loose ortight when flanking or does itdrag the calf off. Watch for these


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“It’s hard to evaluate thesethings when riding the horse.”says Shane Steeves, calf horsetrainer/owner of 4REALhorsetraining.com.

Remember, typicallyyounger horses will havemore issues. Horses between4-7 years of age, their mentalsoundness depends on howmuch time they have got onthem. A 10-15 year oldseasoned horse should besound and cool.

“Look for the feel of thehorse to see if you and thehorse fit. A good feel meansyou get along with that horse.If you feel smooth, you feelcomfortable; you feelcomfortable, you feelconfident. Not a good feel,not a good fit.” says Shane.

If in doubt about a horse,it’s better to go ask areputable calf horse trainerthan your everyday roper forhelp. Some people are trainersand some people are just goodat roping. Remember, nohorse if perfect. Consider yourbudget, your ability and seekadvice from a professional, if in doubt.

Remember, “Practice to Win”

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What to look for in a Calf Horse Continued

20 • OCTOBER 2012

by Ryan Davis

Wow, what a month it has been.In my little office I get to seea whole lot of action. Not in

person so much, but I get a glimpse atthings over the internet, through myimagination from results and stories andfrom talking to people on the phone. Ihave to say, the past month has beenpretty exciting for calf ropers.

To start, Joe Beaver’s Jr. Calf Ropingevent must have been quite a show. Itsounds like young ropers from all acrossthe country showed up in Stephenvillefor the event. Joe B was very happywith the event and had lots of greatthings to say about it in a phoneconversation a few days afterwards. Hewas excited to see so many youngropers show up to compete and enjoyedsharing his time with the contestants atthe event.

Although the Jr. event was thehighlight, Joe B was also very excitedabout the results of the 3D King ofSling. This was the brainchild of bothJoe and Lanham Mangold and kind of atest run. Well, to say the least, the test

run proved positive. Not only did Joe Bhave lots of kudos for the King OfSling, Mangold was also energized bythe event. After talking to both ofthese guys, there is little doubt the 3Dformat was an enhancement to theevent. Both agreed that ropers of allages utilized the event to enjoythemselves, everyone of every caliberhad a chance to win money and it waswell accepted at the event.

As the Jr. event wrapped up, thenext big thing in the sport is theUSCRA National Finals. Althoughdetails are just now leaking into theoffice, the event no doubt shaped up tobe great. Lots of winning, lots of actionand tons of fun were well representedat the event. You can be sure to get allof the juicy details, results and photosin next month’s issue.

Lastly, now is the time of year we allstart turning our attention to who is inthe lead in the PRCA World Standingsand in the best shape going into theNFR. Well, if you havn’t noticed, ourfriend Justin Mass is in a pretty good


spot this year. Leading the charge andsitting in the number one spot with alead of about $38,000, Mass has sethimself up for a great chance at a worldtitle. Of course, it isn’t all said and doneuntil the final calf is roped in Vegas. Thelikes of Tuff Cooper, Cody Ohl, HunterHerrin, Cory Solomon who currentlyhold the top five positions in thestandings will be gunning for thechampionship as well. The remainingfield of ropers in the top 15 right nowincludes, Shane Hanchey, ClintRobinson, Matt Shiozowa, HoustonHutto, Fred Whitfield, Monty Lewis,Ryan Jarrett, Bradley Bynum, CliffCooper and Blair Burk. This field ofropers is all tough and will make theevent exciting to see.

Like I said, the excitement aroundthis time of year is unbelievable. Ienjoy the opportunity to get a chanceto be part of it all and thank all of youfor this opportunity.

Until next time, I wish each of you the best of luck at future events.

Ryan Davis

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The 59th Annual Cinch Roping FiestaThe San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association

October 26-28, 2012 • San Angelo, Texas

Friday, October 26Cinch Calf Roping Preliminary —10:00 a.m. Buckle to Average winner

Top 5 in Average are invited to Saturday Cinch Calf Roping • First to enter, last to rope with chute run calvesUltimate Calf Roping Association # 10 and Open Girls Breakaway

All Events — 1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur ArenaPreliminary roping books open September 4 and close October 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Entries received October 20 or later will be cash or credit card only with a late fee of $50Enter Ultimate Calf Roping events on site prior to the start of the roping

1st Annual “Social Reunion” Featuring Zach Edwards at the Buffalo Social Club 5:30-10:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27Cowboy Collectibles Show — 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Located in the Foster Communications Coliseum & The Housley Communications Cattle BarnUltimate Calf Roping #9 and Girls Breakaway “B” roping — 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena

Ultimate Calf Roping #13 — 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena

Cinch Calf Roping EventsInvitational Roping of the World’s Top Calf Ropers

Match roping on 12 head between rounds1:00 p.m. • Outdoor Fiesta Arena • Introduction of Ropers - 10:00 a.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion

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

Sunday, October 28Cowboy Collectibles Show — 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Located in the Foster Communications Coliseum & The Housley Communications Cattle BarnUltimate Calf Roping #11 and #12

Steer Roping & World Championship Double Mugging1:00 p.m. Outdoor Roping Fiesta Arena • Introduction of Ropers –10:00 a.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion

Saddles to ALL Average Winners at Ultimate Calf Roping EventsAll Ultimate Calf Ropings are 4 head for $245 + $5 for Finals

Optional $100 Side Pot H All Cinch Fiesta and Ultimate Calf Roping events are PRCA dress code H

This is a tentative schedule. Cinch Fiesta Roping dates and times are firm.UC roping events may change to accommodate addit ional ropers and schedules.

Roping tickets go on sale September 4, 2012. Call 877-727-6336 for more information. Cowboy Collectible Show 9:00 a.m. each day with free admission in the San Angelo Coliseum.

For More Information please visit: www.sanangelorodeo.com and follow the links to Roping Fiesta.

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CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

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