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Wow, the First Annual Joe Beaver Jr. Superstars Roping was a greatsuccess. Just like the multi world champion host himself, the event

showed signs of perfection with quality staff, great venue, great cattleand just an overwhelmingly awesome sense about it. The April 1-4 eventheld at the Wildfire Arena in Salado, Texas offered a unique and trulyprofessional event that is sure to grow for year to come.

Maybe it was the 370 contestants that made up 1,250 runs in 3 days,the awesome prizes handed out to winners, or just the chance tocompete, win and enjoy the sport that made the event so successful, butask anyone who was there and you can be sure they have already madeplans to return next year. Everyone loved the program making a tribute tosome past Jr. Roping Champions, as well as all the great sponsors. Theprofessional help of so many made the event run off quickly, allowingeveryone a chance to relax, enjoy the event and be prepared and rested,ready to compete.

In addition to the formats that allowed many ways for contestants tocompete and win, the event hosted a reunion roping on Thursdayopening up the entries to past students of both Joe and Walter. Thisunique format was a blast and everyone enjoyed the competition. Foryears both Joe and Walter have been dedicated to helping others achievetheir calf roping goals and this event solidifies their achievement with somany returning to compete and even winning part of the great event.

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Jimmie Smith earned the 13-15 Boys & GirlsGoat Tying championship with a total time of23.98 seconds, as well as the fastest time in theshort round.

13 - 15 Boys & Girls Goat TyingFastest Time1. Kylie Frey, 7.65Short Go1. Jimmie Smith, 7.72; 2. Samantha Little, 8.26Average1. Jimmie Smith, 23.98; 2. Samantha Little,24.78; 3. Samantha Chick, 26.08; 4. WhitneyThurmond, 26.22

The top two 16-19 Girls Goat Tying Averagewinners were Taylor Gooch who won first andDevin Riggins who claimed second.

16 -19 Girls Goat TyingFastest Time1. Lauren Hansen, 7.18Short Go1. Torey Little, 7.47; 2. Emily Engleman, 7.77; 3. DevinRiggins, 7.84Average1. Taylor Gooch, 24.15; 2. Devin Riggins, 24.2; 3. ToreyLittle, 24.65; 4. Emily Engleman, 24.71

13-15 Girls Breakaway Average winners includedWhitney DeSalvo in first place, Lauren Bane whoclaimed second and McKenzie Cooper winning third.

13-15 Girls BreakawayFastest1. McKenzie Cooper, 2.44Short Go1. Whitney De Salvo, 2.68; 2. Lauren Bane, 3.08; 3. CatelynFelts 3.62Average1. Whitney De Salvo, 12.12, Cowboy Saddle; 2. Lauren Bane,12.25; 3. McKenzie Cooper, 8.07/3; 4. Brooke Kaylor, 8.96/3

The 12 & Under Boys & Girls Goat Tyingchampionship was claimed by Mia Manzanareswho finished with a 27.69 second total.

12 & Under Boys & Girls Goat TyingFastest Time1. Samantha Chick, 7.65Short Go1. Samantha Chick, 7.99; 2. Paige Phillips, 8.77; 3. MiaManzanares, 9.19; 4. Mariah Horton, 9.64; 5. MariahHorton, 33.25Average1. Mia Manzanares, 27.69; 2. Samantha Chick, 28.67;3. Paige Phillips, 28.92; 4. Roy Lee, 31.02

Jr. Superstars Goat TyingPrize Money and Great Prizes Awarded: Champions - Wild West Buckle; Reserve Champions - Wild West Spurs; Short Go Qualifiers - Rattler Strings

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The 16-19 Girls Breakaway Averagechampionship went home with Rachel Cockroftwho finished with a total of 10.15 seconds. Notonly did she earna handful of cash, she tookhome the trophy Martin Saddle.

The trophy Martin Saddle winner in the 16-19Tiedown roping went to Tyler Prcin who roped andtied three head in 37.99 seconds to win the roping.

16-19 TiedownFastest Calf1. Chase Williams, 7.77Short Go1. Landon Duncan 8.02; 2. Tyler Prcin, 8.94; 3. RenoGonzales 8.96; 4. Ethan Hill, 9.35Average1. Tyler Prcin, 37.99, Martin Saddle; 2. Landon Duncan,38.62; 3. Logan Gledhill, 40.89; 4. Ethan Hill, 41.7; 5.Reno Gonzales, 42.36

Joe & Walter BeaverReunion RopingA Breakaway(Wild West Buckle)1. Angela Bartley; 2. Sid MillerFastest Time(Carroll Leather Halter)1. Stacie SorensenB Breakaway(Wild West Buckle)1. King Pickett; 2. Samantha ChickFastest Time(Carroll Leather Halter)1. King PickettA Tiedown(Wild West Buckle)1. D.J. Smith; 2. Kyle Beasley; 3.Gio DavisFastest Time(Carroll Leather Halter)1. Fredrick Woernek

B Tiedown(Wild West Buckle)1. Blane Cox; 2. KellyWampler; 3. Seth Hoff; 4.Tyler StasneyFastest Time(Carroll Leather Halter)1. Austin PoseyC Tiedown(Wild West Buckle)1. Sid Miller; 2. Case Jones;3. Tanner Irish; 4. TylerHodgesFastest Time(Carroll Leather Halter)1. Case Jones

5 Tie Down champion, Tyson Arledge tied hisshort-round calf in 11.45 seconds to win second inthe round and clinch the Average victory with a fourhead total of 43.98 seconds.

13-15 TiedownFastest Calf1. Mason Bowen, 9.0Short Go1. Dylan Cosper, 10.62; 2. Tyson Arledge, 11.45; 3. RyanRule, 11.66; 4. Michael Perry, 11.91Average1. Tyson Arledge, 43.98, Slone Saddle; 2. Sam Powers,44.77; 3. Michael Perry, 47.99; 4. Dylan Cosper, 51.08;5. Ryan Rule, 56.89; 6. Mason Bowen, 57.56

16-19 Girls BreakawayFastest Time1. Jaycie Miller, 1.79Short Go1. Taylor Jacob, 2.01; 2. Rachel Cockroft, 2.12; 3. Angela Bartley, 2.32Average1. Rachel Cockroft, 10.15, Martin Saddle; 2. Taylor Jacob, 10.4; 3.Angela Bartley, 11.74; 4. Kaitlyn Frey, 12.13; 5. Lenzie Andrus, 12.24

13-15 Boys & Girls BreakawayFastest Calf1. Marty Yates, 1.7Short Go1. Tyler Watt, 2.02; 2. Marty Yates, 2.13; 3. Tyler Hodges, 2.27Average1. Marty Yates, 9.85, Twister Saddle; 2. Tyler Watt, 11.93; 3. Tyler Hodges,13.01; 4. Brandi Hollenbeck, 15.55; 5. Trevor Hedeman, 20.9


Landon Koehn took home a championship MasterSaddle after winning the average of the 12 & UnderBoys & Girls Breakaway. He finished with a lightningquick total of 12.43 seconds.

Taking home a championship Martin trophy saddle,Westyn Hughes claimed the championship of the 12 &Under Boys & Girls Tiedown roping. Hughes finishedwith a total of 47.59 seconds to secure the win.

12 & Under Boys & Girls BreakawayFastest Time1. King Pickett, 2Short Go1. Colt Richards, 2.17; 2. Logan Cook, 2.65; 3. Martin Cooper,2.69; 4. Trent turner, 2.75Average1. Landon Koehn, 12.43, Master Saddle; 2. Hondo Harris, 12.84;3. Westyn Hughes, 13.24; 4. Martin Cooper, 13.55; 5. PadenBray, 13.85; 6. Trent Turner, 14.04

12 & Under Boys & Girls TiedownFastest Time1. Martin Cooper, 9.11Short Go1. Marcus Theriot, 11.9; 2. Westyn Hughes , 12.08; 3. HondoHarris, 12.47; 4. Landon Koehn, 17.56Average1. Westyn Hughes, 47.59, Martin Saddle; 2. Landon Koehn,67.26; 3. Hondo Harris, 70.96; 4. Brenten Hall, 99.45; 5. Logancook, 120.76; 6. Cooper Mathews, 170.48

Joe Beaver’s Jr. Superstars RopingPrize Money and Great Prizes Awarded: Champions – Saddles; Reserve Champions - Wild West Spurs; Short Go Champion - Carroll JacketQualifiers - Rattler Rope; Fastest Time Winners - Carroll Leather Halter

A Little About JoeJoe Beaver was born on October 13, 1965 in

Victoria, Texas. He became a member of theProfessional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association (PRCA)in 1985, the same year he won his first WorldChampionship. When he’s not on the road, Joeresides with his wife, Jenna and son, Brody inHuntsville, Texas.

Titles Won: 8• 1995-96, 2000 World Champion All-Around Cowboy• 1985, 1987-88, 1992-93 World Champion Tie-Down roperCareer Earnings: $2,864,172WNFR Qualifications: 22 • World champion runner-up in the all-around race in 1991, 1993-94 and 1997 • Won Wrangler NFR aggregate title in 1987-88, 1992 and 1996 • PRCA all-time career earnings leader with$2,656,736 (through 2006) • Inducted into the ProRodeo Hall ofFame in 2002 • PRCA Resistol Tie-down Roping and OverallRookie of the Year, 1985. Coors Original Fans Favorite Cowboy, 2001.

Things you may not know about Joe Beaver• Dad can cook a “mean” chicken-fried steak!

Seriously, he is a great chef! Source: Joe’s son, Brody Beaver

• Joe went to Catholic School and was disciplinedby the nuns! Source: Joe’s Mom, Bonnie Beaver

• Joe started going to the Open Calf Ropings atthe age of 15. Source: Joe’s Mom, Bonnie Beaver

• Joe started out roping goats.Source: Joe’s Mom, Bonnie Beaver

• Joe is hard on trucks and horses, but is reallynice to kids and old people. Source: Joe’s Dad, Walter Beaver

• Joe enjoys quail hunting with his son, Brody andlongtime friend, Jeff Markham. Source: Joe’s Friend, Buckwheat Willrich

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EE1. Edsel Rhodes Pueblo, CO 1,5702. Doug Hammer Dublin, TX 5413. B.J. Huff Cuero, TX 4204. Greg Modesette McDade, TX 2645. Sedric Marshall Victoria, TX 1206. Eddie Armstrong Henderson, TX 967. Kevin Mackey Avondale, CO 908. Krista Johnson Peyton, CO 909. Merlyn Atteberry Aurora, CO 75001. Joe Morris Elgin, TX 6142. Stephen Perry Freeport, TX 4243. Doug Hough Giddings, TX 3334. Terry Perkins Wharton, TX 2835. Eric Jiblits Kiowa, CO 240

6. Westyn Hughes Caldwell, TX 1897. Bobby Horton Mountain Home, TX 1448. Walter Johnson Spring Branch, TX 969. Kyle Spacek Giddings, TX 9410. Westin Imhoff Plantersville, TX 9411. Galvin Rita Kiowa, CO 6012. Mike S. Green Cedar Creek, TX 4813. Jeff Youngblood Victoria, TX 47#11. Eddie Mills Katy, TX 5632. Glenn Stuckey Kiowa, CO 4803. Dan Johnson Kersey, CO 3604. Rodney Chavez Belen, NM 3205. C. J. Wolf Giddings, TX 3186. Doug Johnson Peyton, CO 1207. Junior Peek Trinidad, CO 120

The top 10 high money winners in each division, ofeach quarter, will qualify for the USCRA World

Championship Finals this season that will be hostedduring the USCRA National Finals in Stephenville,

Texas. Each quarter a roper’s money will start over fora chance of ten new high money earners for a total of40 ropers to make up the World Championship Finals.A roper will only be able to win 2 positions for theWorld Championship Finals. After that it will dropdown to the next place to fill a tenth position.

#21. Justin Stuckey Kiowa, CO 2002. Junior Peek Trinidad, CO 1803. Stephen Ball Skidmore, TX 1724. Justin Blasingame Calhan, CO 1605. Glenn Stuckey Kiowa, CO 806. J. G. Marshall Elizabeth, CO 807. Zach Osborne Flatonia, TX 40#3NoneBreakaway B1. Allan Johnson Calhan, CO 1802. Amy Lowry Olathe, CO 1803. Bonny Blasingame Calhan, CO 1054. Joni Gabriel Lockhart, TX 1005. Jessica Mosher Karval, CO 60


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Each month, Loops will print a list of ropers who havewon Showdown positions in the past month. This

report reflects the ropers who have won a Showdownposition from December 19, 2009 through January 20,

2010. For a complete listing of all Showdown positions, please go to www.uscra.com.

00Bill Akins Aubrey, TXHarlin Brown Detroit, TXBobby Fritz Ponder, TXRonnie Gibbs Pensacola, FLEric Jiblits Kiowa, COJoe Morris Elgin, TXKurtis Payton Bastrop, LACooper Robertson Perrin, TX#1Kyler Bramhall Paris, TXRandy Cross Decatur, TXKenny Harris Seale, AL

Dan Johnson Kersey, COEddie Mills Katy, TXBilly Morrow Hamlin, TXScooter Scarbrough Florence, MSGlenn Stuckey Kiowa, CO#2Lance Akins Ponder, TXThomas Brockway Royse City, TXJeb Brown Hamilton, GATroy Nations Jackson, MSJunior Peek Trinidad, COBA-BConner Fontenot Jennings, LA

Micah Fox Poolville, TXJoni Gabriel Lockhart, TXAllan Johnson Calhan, COAmy Lowry Olathe, COKimberly Sanchagrin Florence, MSButch Terrell Wheatland, WYEEJeana Brooks Aledo, TXDoug Hammer Dublin, TXCleo Hearn Lancaster, TXGene Hood Ruston, LAHeath Lenderman Dumas, AREdsel Rhodes Pueblo, CO

Born: 1/7/1980 Joined PRCA: 2003PRCA Career Earnings: $165,936World Titles Won: 0WNFR Qualifications: 0Current Residence: Stillwater, Oklahoma2008 World standings place: 71st2008 earnings: $15,225Tour Finale qualifications: 1Education: Oklahoma State University(Stillwater), bachelor’s degree in marketingProfessional Highlights 2010 Won the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeoin Pocatello, Idaho. The Prairie Circuit cowboywon $15,299 at the DNCFR.Career Highlights2009: Won the Days of ‘56 PRCA Rodeo(Ponca, Neb.); the Kildeer (N.D.) MountainRoundup Rodeo; the Isanti (Minn.)Firefighters Rodeo2008: Won the Beef Empire Days PRCARodeo (Garden City, Kan.); the Old West TrailRodeo (Crawford, Neb.); the Woodward(Okla.) Elks Rodeo and the Lorain CountyFair Pro Rodeo (Wellington, Ohio)2007: Won the SandHills Stock Show andRodeo (Odessa, Texas); the Wolf Point (Mont.)Wild Horse Stampede and qualified for theTour Playoff rodeos in Caldwell, Idaho;Puyallup, Wash. and Omaha, Neb.; finished18th in the world standings with $53,6552006: Finished 96th in world standings with

Tie-Down Profile of the Month

earnings of $9,7732005: Co-champion at the Sheridan (Wyo.)Rodeo; finished 32nd in the world with$29,8342003: Runner-up in the Rookie of the Yearstandings in tie-down roping; finished 20thin the world with $36,6662002: Won the Canadian Western Agribition(Regina, Saskatchewan)AmateurCollege National Finals Rodeo champion,2002 Personal6' 1", 185 lbs. Single. Competed in highschool wrestling and had several offers fromcolleges upon graduation from high school.His father, Roger, and grandfather, Tom, bothroped calves and trained roping horses…Missed most of the 2004 season after injuringhis shoulder and hurt it again in 2006 inClovis, California, forcing him to miss moretime…Admires Fred Whitfield, Mike Johnsonand Shane Slack … Lives on 15 acres abouteight miles from Stillwater, OklahomaInformation and Photo Courtesy of PRCA

Trent Creager

12 • MAY 2010

Tiedown &Breakaway-BMembership - $100For EE, 00, #1, #2, #3 and Bkwy-B Ropers

A USCRA membershipallows ropers to compete at allregular USCRA ropings andqualifies roper to compete atthe year-end Showdown Finalsand World ChampionshipFinals. A roper that wins theaverage at any USCRA ropingearns a showdown position torope at the 2010 ShowdownFinals. The Showdown Finalswill host ropings in all 6divisions. Added money willbe collected from entry fees at

all USCRA ropings for theFinals. All roping divisions willalso have a WorldChampionship Finals.Qualifiers for the World Finalswill consist of the top 10money earners of each quarter.There will be 4 quarters forthe 2010 season. Endingmonths for these quarters willbe December, March, June andSeptember. Each quarter aroper’s money will start overfor a chance of ten new highmoney earners for a total of 40ropers to make up the WorldChampionship Finals. A roperwill only be able to win 2positions for the WorldChampionship Finals after thatit will drop down to the nextplace to fill a tenth position.

Added money will be collectedfrom entry fees at all USCRAropings for the Finals.

FamilyMemberships

Family members are eligiblefor a discount. The first familymembership is full price withadditional family memberreceiving a 50% discount.Family members are defined asspouse and/or child 19 yearsand under or siblings that areboth 19 years of age and underliving at home. A current tie-down member who alsocompetes in breakaway doesnot have to purchase anadditional membership.

2010 Membership Types

KUSCRA has a payout system for the 2010 cards.You can now pay $25 a weekend until you get the$100 membership fee paid off. If you only comeone time during the season then that is all you pay,and you can start over the next season. You haveto have your membership card purchased in full byAugust 1 to be eligible for the Finals.

K The enter twice system will only pertain to 1-headropings for the remainder of the year. Any ropingwith more than one round will be enter once only.

KAll Denton, TX ropings will be canceled after theMarch 27-28 ropings.

K The Vernon, TX Memorial Day roping May 29-30 will be canceled.

K The Giddings, TX Memorial Day roping schedulehas changed, please check listings for an updatedschedule.

K The $1000 Bonus winner in Pueblo, CO April 3 –4, 2010 was Edsel Rhodes from Pueblo, CO.

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14 • MAY 2010

2010 SeasonUSCRA Ropings

May1-2, 2010 Pueblo, CO1-2, 2010 Ruston, LA15-16, 2010 Kiowa, CO22-23, 2010 Graham, TX22-23, 2010 Gallman, MS29-31, 2010 Giddings, TX

June5-6, 2010 Pueblo, CO5-6, 2010 Crowley, LA19-20, 2010 Gallman, MS19-20, 2010 Amarillo, TX26 - 27, 2010 Kiowa, CO26-27, 2010 Graham, TXJuly2-4, 2010 Stephenville, TX10-11, 2010 Pueblo, CO

17-18, 2010 Giddings, TX17-18, 2010 Lubbock, TX24-25, 2010 Kiowa, CO24-25, 2010 Graham, TXAugust7-8, 2010 Pueblo, CO14-15, 2010 Kiowa, CO21-22, 2010 Forest, MS21-22, 2010 Lubbock, TX28-29, 2010 Graham, TX

September4-5, 2010 Vernon, TX4-6, 2010 Giddings, TX

These are the upcoming roping events onthe current schedule. More events could

be added. For schedule updates orchanges, go to the schedule link onwww.uscra.com before you haul.

2010 USCRA Schedules

May 1 -2, 2010PUEBLO, COLORADOCactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, May 11 p.m. EE Roping (will be run with the open) 3 for $1251 p.m. Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100

00 Roping 3/short for $160#1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

Sunday, May 210 a.m. EE Roping (will be run with the open) 3 for $125 10 a.m. Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100

00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756GPS Directions: 18550 Midway Ranch RoadPueblo, CO 81008Driving Directions: On I-25, 19 miles north ofPueblo (exit 119 – Midway). Take west frontage roadnorth to arena on west side halfway betweenColorado Springs and Pueblo on I-25. For stalls andhookups call 719-382-5601. Plenty of hookups or renta room in the bunkhouse for $35 per night.EE and Open handicap: The EE and Openhandicap will run together alternating rounds.Strad Energy Series: There will be over 22 ropingsplus a finals held in Colorado. Added money andprizes will be awarded at the finals. You must attend(11) of the ropings to be eligible for the finals. ***Strad Energy $1000 Bonus per weekend***Non-USCRA: The Open handicap roping does notrequire a USCRA membership.

May 1-2, 2010RUSTON, LOUISIANANorth Louisiana Expo Center

Saturday, May 110 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $12510:30 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $125

EE Roping *(2X) 1 for $25Open Handicap (non-USCRA) 3 for $125Bkwy-B Roping 4 for $100Open Bkwy (non-USCRA) *(2X)

Open to anyone 1 for $3000 Roping 3 for $12500 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#1 Roping 3 for $125#1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#2 Roping 3 for $125#2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40

Sunday, May 210 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $125

EE Roping 3 for $125EE Roping *(2X) 1 for $25Open Handicap (non-USCRA) 3 for $125Bkwy-B Roping 4 for $100Open Bkwy (non-USCRA) *(2X)

Open to anyone 1 for $3000 Roping 3 for $125

00 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#1 Roping 3 for $125#1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#2 Roping 3 for $125#2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping.)Produced By David Reeves: 601-941-3828GPS Directions: 165 Fairgrounds Rd Ruston, LA 71270Driving Directions: I-20 Ruston, Exit 86 FarmsvilleHwy 5 miles north on the left. Stalls are $20 plus $7shavings optional. Hook-ups $20. Call Amanda in themornings for reservations. 318-243-4941 or 318-777-8203 (2X): May enter two times. *Non-USCRA: The Open Breakaway-A ropings donot require a USCRA membership. Ruston Series: There will be 2 ropings at Ruston,LA. A saddle will be given to the High Money winnerof the 2 Ropings. Must rope all 4 days to be eligiblefor saddle. There will be a $5 fee added to all entryfees for the saddle. There will be a buckle given tothe average winner of each division.

May 15 -16, 2010 KIOWA, COLORADOSundown Arena

Saturday, May 15 1 p.m. EE Roping (will be run with the open) 3 for $125

Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $10000 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

Sunday, May 1610 p.m. EE Roping (will be run with the open) 3 for $125

Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $10000 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756GPS Directions: 33555 CR 37 Kiowa, CO 80117Driving Directions: Approx. 2 miles west of Kiowa or7 miles east of Elizabeth on hwy 86, then north ½mile on CR 37. *Non-USCRA: The Open handicap roping does notrequire a USCRA membership.

May 22-23, 2010GALLMAN, MISSISSIPPICopiah County Fairgrounds Covered Arena

Saturday, May 2210 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $12510:30 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $125


Open to anyone 1 for $3000 Roping 3 for $125

00 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#1 Roping 3 for $125#1 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40#2 Roping 3 for $125#2 Roping *(2X) 1 for $40

Sunday, May 2310 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $12510:30 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $125



(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping.)Produced By David Reeves: 601-941-3828Driving Directions: From Jackson, MS on I-55, travel south for 25 miles to Gallman exit, gowest. The arena is on left. Plenty of stalls and limited hookups.(2X): May enter two times. *Non-USCRA: The Open Tiedown and OpenBreakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRA membership. Gallman Mississippi Series: There will be at least12 ropings held in Gallman Mississippi. Tod Slonesaddles will be awarded to the top (2) high moneywinners of the series. You must attend (8) of theropings to be eligible for the saddles. There will be a$5.00 fee added to all entry fees for prizes.

May 22-23, 2010GRAhAM, TEXASYoung County Indoor Arena

Saturday, May 229:30a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165

Bkwy – B Roping 3 for $155Bkwy – A Roping (non-USCRA) 3 for $155

11 a.m. 00 Roping 3 for $165#1 Roping 3 for $165#2 Roping 3 for $165#3 Roping 3 for $165

Sunday, May 239:30a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165



(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820GPS Directions: 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450Driving Directions: Take Hwy 380E (Jackson Hwy)northeast out of Graham. Turn left (northwest) onBarclay Blvd. Arena is at the end of the street. Stallsand RV hookups available. For more information onarena, visit website at www.youngcountyarena.com.*Non-USCRA: The Bkwy-A ropings do not require aUSCRA membership.

May 29-30, 2010GiDDiNGS, TXLCSP Covered Arena

Saturday, May 2910 a.m. #1 Roping 4 Head for $25012 p.m. #2 Roping 4 Head for $250

#3 Roping 4 Head for $250

Sunday, May 3010 a.m. B-Breakaway 4 Head for $150

00 Roping 4 Head for $2501 p.m. EE Roping 4 Head for $250(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By USCRA: 979-542-1239 orwww.uscra.com GPS Directions: 2591 Hwy 290 West Giddings, TX 78942Driving Directions: Located 3 miles west ofGiddings on Hwy 290 west. Stalls and hookupsavailable.*(2X): May enter roping twice.

June 5-6, 2010CRoWlEy, loUiSiANAAricda Rice Indoor Arena

Saturday, June 510 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $12510:30 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $125



Sunday, June 610 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $12510:30 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $125



(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping.)Produced By David Reeves: 601-941-3828Driving Directions: Take 1st or 2nd Crowley exit, gosouth & follow signs. Arena is about 2 blocks off of I-10. Plenty of stalls and hookups. For reservations call337-384-4500(2X): May enter two times. *Non-USCRA: The Open Tiedown and OpenBreakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRAmembership. Crowley louisiana Series: There will be 4 ropingsheld in Crowley, LA. A Tod Slone saddle will beawarded at the end of the series to the high moneywinner. You must attend (2) of the ropings to beeligible for the saddle. There will be a $5.00 feeadded to all entry fees for prizes.

June 5-6, 2010PUEBlo, ColoRADoCactus Creek Ranch Indoor Arena

Saturday, June 51 p.m. EE Roping (will be run with the open) 3 for $125 1 p.m. Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100

00 Roping 3/short for $160 #1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

Sunday, June 610 a.m. EE Roping (will be run with the open) 3 for $125 10 a.m. Open Handicap Non-USCRA 3 for $100

00 Roping 3/short for $160#1 Roping 3/short for $160#2 Roping 3/short for $160Bkwy-B Roping 3 for $100#3 Roping 3/short for $160

(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Jr. Peek: 719-680-1756GPS Directions: 18550 Midway Ranch RoadPueblo, CO 81008Driving Directions: On I-25, 19 miles north ofPueblo (exit 119 – Midway). Take west frontage roadnorth to arena on west side halfway betweenColorado Springs and Pueblo on I-25. For stalls andhookups call 719-382-5601. Plenty of hookups or renta room in the bunkhouse for $35 per night.EE and open handicap: The EE and Openhandicap will run together alternating rounds.Strad Energy Series: There will be over 22 ropingsplus a finals held in Colorado. Added money andprizes will be awarded at the finals. You must attend(11) of the ropings to be eligible for the finals. ***Strad Energy $1000 Bonus per weekend***Non-USCRA: The Open handicap roping does notrequire a USCRA membership.

June 19-20, 2010GAllMAN, MiSSiSSiPPiCopiah County Fairgrounds Covered Arena

Saturday, June 1910 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $12510:30 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $125



Sunday, June 2010 a.m. #3 Roping 3 for $12510:30 a.m. EE Roping 3 for $125



(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping.)Produced By David Reeves: 601-941-3828Driving Directions: From Jackson, MS on I-55,travel south for 25 miles to Gallman exit, go west.The arena is on left. Plenty of stalls and limited hookups.

(2X): May enter two times. *Non-USCRA: The Open Tiedown and OpenBreakaway-A ropings do not require a USCRAmembership. Gallman Mississippi Series: There will be at least12 ropings held in Gallman Mississippi. Tod Slonesaddles will be awarded to the top (2) high moneywinners of the series. You must attend (8) of theropings to be eligible for the saddles. There will be a$5.00 fee added to all entry fees for prizes.

June 19-20, 2010AMARillo, TEXASBill Cody Indoor Arena

Saturday, June 199:30a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165



Sunday, June 209:30a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165



(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820GPS Directions: 8827 S Washington Amarillo, TX 79118Driving Directions: Take the Grand Exit off I-40, 3exits East of I-27. Go North to 10th street. The arenais on the left between 10th and 3rd streets. Plenty ofstalls and hookups available.*Non-USCRA: The Bkwy-A ropings do not require aUSCRA membership.

June 26-27GRAhAM, TEXASYoung County Indoor Arena

Saturday, June 269:30a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165



Sunday, June 279:30a.m. EE Roping 3 for $165



(Ropings without start times will run immediately followingthe previous roping) Produced By Wayne Needham: 806-681-1820GPS Directions: 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450Driving Directions: Take Hwy 380E (Jackson Hwy)northeast out of Graham. Turn left (northwest) onBarclay Blvd. Arena is at the end of the street. Stallsand RV hookups available. For more information onarena, visit website at www.youngcountyarena.com.*Non-USCRA: The Bkwy-A ropings do not require aUSCRA membership.


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for complete roping schedules, results, and current standings.

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Diamond S Calf Roping Association

2010 SEASON6 Season Dates at Diamond S Arena

Comanche, Texas

� May 8-9 � August 7-8Royce Kitchens Memorial

� June 5-6 � Year End Finals � July 10-11 Date To Be Announced

� $100 Membership DuesFees Cash Only

� Enter One Time Only� Roping Format: 80%

Payback� Money can only be counted

from one division

Saturday

9:00 a.m. Start

EE 2 + short for $175

B Bkwy 2 + short for $175

0 2 + short for $175

00 2 + short for $175

Sunday

10:00 a.m. Start

#1 2 + short for $175

Open Ladies Bkwy

2 + short for $175

Amateur

2 + short for $175

Elite 2 + short for $175

Prizes at Each Roping:� Buckle to Average

winners of each division� Saddle to High Money

winner of the weekend

Finals Prizeline:� 8 Coats Saddles to

Average winners ofeach division of Finals

� Trailer to High Money

winner of the Finals

All Prizes Donated by Diamond S Arena

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LOOPS MAGAZINE • 17CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

John WallaceMemorial Calf Roping

Haskell County ArenaHaskell, Texas

Sunday • May 30, 2010

3-Head & Short-Go for $300

Trophy Saddle to Average WinnerInvitational Cowboy Match Roping • 1:30 p.m.

Calf Roping starts at 3:00 p.m.

To enter call by 9:00 p.m. on May 25Carl Hopkins 940/864-5299J.W. Wallace 940/864-3509

Limited to 40 ropers

MAY 22-23, 2010Covered Arena inGrand Saline, TXALL EXPERIENCE

LEVELS ARE WELCOME!Tie Down - $325Breakaway - $250

(If horse is needed - $125 extra for the weekend)Send $100 Non-refundable deposit to

hold position in school to:Cash Myers Roping School

PO Box 872Athens, TX 75751

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Come get prepared to WIN before the State Finals and Barry Burk’s Roping!

If you have any questions please callLacey Myers at 903/681-7442 orE-mail: [email protected]

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18 • MAY 2010 CALF ROPINGS & ROPING SCHOOLS

Benefit Roping for Boo Fullbright

Twelve-year-old Boo (Lil Dale) Fullbrightmust be very grateful for the benefit ropingheld in his honor on Saturday, March 27,

2010. After being shot accidentally Boo is in need oftherapy and plans to work hard to recuperate asquickly as possible so he can continue what he loves,roping calves. He is a good little calf roper and withthe financial help provided by the ropers thatattended Saturday’s roping he will have the help heneeds to continue his therapy. After being postponed because of the previous

weekend of snow and ice, the weather was windy bynice and the ropers enjoyed participating to help outBoo and his family. Bob-bo Foster produced the event which included

a silent auction, Ladies Breakaway roping, 12 &Under Breakaway roping, EE, OO, 1 and 2 combinedand an Open calf roping. There were 13 LadiesBreak-away ropers, 10 in the 12 & Under Breakaway,14 EE ropers, 21 OO ropers, 27 in the 1 and 2combined roping, and 24 Open ropers. Fans alsoenjoyed watching an exciting match between BlakeDeckard and Steve Brickey. Each roper put up $500

and after roping six head Steve came from behind towin the match with an average of 61.58. Deckardwasn’t far behind with a 62.67 on six. What a match!Mark Holder provided the calves for the event

which were complimented by all the ropers. Bob-bo would like to thank everyone that

attended the benefit and helped with the auction andjackpot. Without all the donated items and labor itwould not have been as successful. Good luck to Booand his family and best wishes for a quick recovery.

Is It Your Turn?EE Roper, Edsel Rhodes, joins #2 roper, Justin

Stuckey, and #3 roper, Darnell Johnson, as the most

recent winner of the $1,000 Strad Energy bonus.

ResultsApril 3, 2010EEAverage Edsel Rhodes, 67.10 on three Fast Calf Kevin Mackey, 12.65Bonus Calf Edsel Rhodes, 11.81Difference (-0.84)00Average Eric Jiblits, 55.44 on three Fast Calf Eric Jiblits, 12.25Bonus Calf Eric Jiblits, NT#1Average Dan Johnson, 38.78 on three Fast Calf Doug Johnson, 10.28Bonus Calf Dan Johnson, 10.38 Differernce (+.10)#2Average Justin Blasingame, 72.55 on four Fast Calf Justin Stuckey, 8.84Bonus Calf Justin Blasingame, NTApril 4 2010EEAverage Edsel Rhodes, 43.59 on three Fast Calf Merlyln Atteberry, 12.72Bonus Calf Edsel Rhodes, NT#1Average Glen Stuckey, 51.56 on four Fast Calf Glen Stuckey, 10.44Bonus Calf Glen Stuckey, NT#2Average Junior Peek, 37.31 on three Fast Calf Justin Stuckey, 9.19Bonus Calf Junior Peek, 15.44 Difference (+6.25)

April 3-4 bonus winner, Edsel Rhodes and his wife Jane

JUNE 5 - 6, 2010 • HAPPY, TEXAS

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9:00 a.m.19 & Under (day of roping)

3-head for $200$1,000 Added ~ Limited to 30

1:00 p.m.Open Calf Roping

3 and a Short for $400Limited to 40 ~ Rope one set of fresh

calves in three roundsBuckles to Average Winner

7:00 p.m.Happy Community Center

Introduction of Steer Ropers

10:00 a.m.Senior Steer Roping

1:00 p.m.Open Steer Roping

3 and a short for $500Limited to 40

Buckles to Average Winner

Saturday, June 5 Calf Roping &Steer Roping

Sunday, June 6

$100 DepositDeposit due May 15, 2010.

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Information Courtesy of PRCAPhoto Courtesy of PRCA ProRodeoPhoto/Larry Smith

ie-down roper Trent Creager, who hailsfrom Stillwater, Oklahoma, worked hisway through a field of great tie-down

ropers including eight past WranglerNational Finals Rodeo qualifiers to securethe win at this year's Dodge NationalCircuit Finals held in Pocatello, Idaho. Hisrun of 7.8 seconds in the Finals beat outropers, J.C. Malone of Utah, Wes Lockardof California and home-state favorite MattShiozawa.

The calf roping was hot from the startwith Matt Kenney of Iowa setting the pace inthe first round. He won the round with a

time of 7.8 seconds. You had to make a rununder 9 seconds to earn any of the top sixmoney spots in the round. Creager claimedthe final sixth position setting up his run forthe championship.

Wes Lockard came out gunning in thesecond round, taking the win with a 7.7second run. Again Creager claimed the sixthposition and the final money slot in theround with a run of 9.3 seconds. Creagerhad two solid times, but was tied with thesecond round winner, Lockard, as theyheaded towards the Semi-Final round.

By the time Creager roped in theSemifinals, 2008 DNCFR champion MattShiozawa of nearby Chubbuck, Idaho, hadalready tied his two-year-old arena recordwith a 7.3 second run. Creager backed offand settled for a solid run of 8.9 seconds toassure his place in the Finals

The top four ropers coming out of theSemi-Finals took aim at the overall 2010DNCFR championship. When the dust

settled, it was a battle between twocowboys. Shiozawa posted a no time whilegunning for the win and Lockard finishedwith a 17.6-second run, pushing the barrierjust a little too much in the big round. TrentCreager bested J.C. Malone’s time by almosta full second to secure the win. Creagerroped his final calf in 7.8 seconds andMalone roped and tied his in 8.7 seconds toclaim the runner-up position.

The DNCFR is a great place to see thehot handed talents of many of the world'sgreatest rodeo competitors who may not bein the spotlight all of the time. The PRCA’scircuits allows these competitors a chance tocompete and enjoy the sport while stayingcloser to their homes, where they can keepa steady job, stay close to their families ormaintain ranches. Once a year these topcompetitors head to Idaho to compete for atitle that they can be very proud of.Congratulations to Creager for anoutstanding job at this years DNCFR.

Oklahoma Cowboy Edges OutTough Competition to Win DNCFR

Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo

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Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo Holt Arena, Pocatello, Idaho

Tie-Down RopingFirst Round:1. Matt Kenney, Onawa, IA, 7.8 seconds, $4,632; 2.Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, 8.1, $3,509; 3. J.C.Malone, Roy, UT, 8.4, $2,526; 4. Justin Scofield, St.Lawrance, SD, 8.6, $1,684; 5. Brad Goodrich,Hermiston, OR, 8.7, $983; 6. Trent Creager,Stillwater, OK, 9.0, $702; 7. Skyler Moore, Mt.Vernon, MO, 9.2; 8. Justin Maass, Giddings, TX, 9.3;9. Justin Thigpen, Waycross, GA, 9.4; 10. ScottKormos, Teague, TX, 9.5; 11. Jerome Schneeberger,Ponca City, OK, 9.7; 12. Chad Johnson, Cut Bank,MT, 9.9; 13. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 10.0;14. Barry Blair, Ekalaka, MT, 10.2; 15. (tie) WesLockard, Susanville, CA, and Bryant Mikkelson,Buffalo, MT, 10.6; 17. Bill Snure, Douglas, AZ, 10.7;18. Seth Rodriguez, Polk City, FL, 11.0; 19.Carmine Nastri, Ballston Spa, NY, 12.6; 20. JesseEgan, Gridley, CA, 13.0; 21. Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO,18.2; 22. (tie) Chase Johnston, Greeley, CO; TysonDurfey, Colbert, WA, and J.R. Myers, Felton, PA, NT.Second Round:1. Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, 7.7 seconds,$4,632; 2. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.9, $3,509;3. Chad Johnson, Cut Bank, MT, 8.8, $2,526; 4.(tie) Bryant Mikkelson, Buffalo, MT, and Justin

Maass, Giddings, TX, 9.2, $1,333 each; 6. TrentCreager, Stillwater, OK, 9.3, $702; 7. MattShiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 9.7; 8. Brad Goodrich,Hermiston, OR, 9.8; 9. (tie) Seth Rodriguez, PolkCity, FL, and Chase Johnston, Greeley, CO, 10.4;11. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, 10.5; 12. Justin Thigpen,Waycross, GA, 10.9; 13. Barry Blair, Ekalaka, MT,11.2; 14. Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, OK,17.5; 15. Matt Charles Kenney, Onawa, IA, 20.3;16. Carmine Nastri, Ballston Spa, NY, 21.8; 17.J.R. Myers, Felton, PA, 21.9; 18. Jesse Egan,Gridley, CA, 22.5; 19. (tie) Skyler Moore, Mt.Vernon, MO; Bill Snure, Douglas, AZ; ScottKormos, Teague, TX; Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ;Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO, and Justin Scofield, St.Lawrance, SD, NT.Average:1. (tie) Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, and TrentCreager, Stillwater, OK, 18.3 seconds on two head,$4,070 each; 3. (tie) Justin Maass, Giddings, TX,and Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, OR, 18.5, $2,105each; 5. Chad Johnson, Cut Bank, MT, 18.7, $983;6. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, 18.9, $702; 7. MattShiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 19.7; 8. BryantMikkelson, Buffalo, MT, 19.8; 9. Justin Thigpen,Waycross, GA, 20.3; 10. (tie) Seth Rodriguez, PolkCity, FL, and Barry Blair, Ekalaka, MT, 21.4; 12.Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, OK, 27.2; 13.Matt Kenney, Onawa, IA, 28.1; 14. Carmine Nastri,Ballston Spa, NY, 34.4; 15. Jesse Egan, Gridley,CA, 35.5; 16. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA, 7.9 on

one; 17. Joseph Parsons, Marana, AZ, 8.1; 18. JustinScofield, St. Lawrance, SD, 8.6; 19. Skyler Moore,Mt. Vernon, MO, 9.2; 20. Scott Kormos, Teague, TX,9.5; 21. Chase Johnston, Greeley, CO, 10.4; 22. BillSnure, Douglas, AZ, 10.7; 23. Josh Peek, Pueblo,CO, 18.2; 24. J.R. Myers, Felton, PA, 21.9.Semifinals:1. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, 7.3 seconds (tiesown arena record set in 2008), $5,614; 2. TrentCreager, Stillwater, OK, 8.9, $4,211; 3. J.C. Malone,Roy, UT, 10.7, $2,807; 4. Wes Lockard, Susanville,CA, 19.8, $1,404; 5. (tie) Chad Johnson, Cut Bank,MT, Bryant Mikkelson, Buffalo, MT, Justin Maass,Giddings, TX, and Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, OR, NT.Finals:1. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, 7.8 seconds,$5,614; 2. J.C. Malone, Roy, UT, 8.7, $4,211; 3.Wes Lockard, Susanville, CA, 17.6, $2,807; 4. MattShiozawa, Chubbuck, ID, NT.Total event earnings:1. Trent Creager, Stillwater, OK, $15,299; 2. WesLockard, Susanville, CA, $12,913; 3. J.C. Malone,Roy, UT, $10,246; 4. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck,ID, $5,614; 5. Matt Charles Kenney, Onawa, IA,$4,632; 6. (tie) Tyson Durfey, Colbert, WA; ChadJohnson, Cut Bank, MT, and Joseph Parsons,Marana, AZ, $3,509 each; 9. Justin Maass,Giddings, TX, $3,439; 10. Brad Goodrich,Hermiston, OR, $3,088; 11. Justin Scofield, St.Lawrance, SD, $1,684; 12. Bryant Mikkelson,Buffalo, MT, $1,333


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The Brazile WatchCourtesy of PRCA

Despite a frustrating weekend atthe Red Bluff (Calif.) Round-Up,Trevor Brazile remains in reach ofbreaking his own all-aroundcowboy record for surpassing$100,000 in earnings at the earliestpoint in the season.With his $741 in tie-down roping

money at Red Bluff, Brazile has totalall-around earnings of $91,553 andhe has rodeos at Clovis, California,and Lufkin, Texas, to get him the$8,447 he needs to hit six figures.Brazile surpassed $100,000 in

season earnings in Tulsa, Oklahoma,on May 14, 2006, the earliest thatany all-around cowboy has hit thatmilestone by a margin of five weeks(also Brazile, in 2008). A year ago, he reached April 20

with total earnings of $53,366.Brazile did manage to cut $232 off

Stran Smith’s lead in the tie-downroping world standings and is nowjust $1,250 out of first place.And for those eagle-eyed fans

who notice that Brazile’s totalearnings in team roping, tie-downroping and steer roping come to$368 more than his all-around total –it is not a mistake. Brazile, limitedto 70 all-around rodeos in hisseason count, as opposed to 100 intie-down roping, opted to unofficialthe all-around at Henderson, Texas,where he won, that’s right, $368 inthe tie-down roping.

Youth Directors TakeCenter Stage at “World’s Richest High School Rodeo”By: Tammie HiattWithout a doubt, the International

Finals Youth Rodeo is the ultimaterodeo experience for high school age

cowboys and cowgirls. Where elsebut Shawnee, Oklahoma cancontestants compete head to headfor a chance at the $200,000 payoffthat is up for grabs at the eleven-performance super show?The 2010 edition of the IFYR

takes place July 12-17. This year, to better accommodate thecontestants that will be traveling onto the NHSRA Finals in Gillette,Wyoming, the short-go of the IFYRhas been scheduled for 10 a.m. onSaturday, July 17. Competing at the “world’s richest

high school rodeo” is an experienceall in itself. With nearly 1,000contestants and their families inattendance at the Heart of OklahomaExpo Center, it’s always a great eventand one you will never forget. Pre-entries for the IFYR open April 1,2010. For more information or todownload an entry form visit thewebsite at www.ifyr.com.

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50 years old and has been out of prisonfor four years. He was locked up for 25years after being convicted of murder.Curtis had been a gang leader, a drugdealer and had killed many people.

I asked about his family and he saidhe had a few kids, a mother andgrandmother scattered in differentstates. I told him, “You must havesomeone in your family who has spent alot of time praying for you.” He said hedid and that he believes in God. One ofhis sons followed in his footsteps in thegang life and was killed. Curtis had aslang quote that pretty much summed

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o you see yourself as a grasshopper? In the Bible

verse Numbers 13:33 Moses hadsent twelve spies into the Promised Landto look at it. Two of them came back andsaid, “That’s our land.” The other ten said,“We were as grasshoppers in their sight.”My question is how do you see yourself?

Yesterday I was in Los Angeles waitingto catch a flight. I started into a Denny’s toeat breakfast when a bum rode up to meon his bicycle and asked me for money. Itold him I didn’t have any cash but invitedhim to eat breakfast with me. Duringbreakfast I learned that Curtis is


things up for him, “It is what itis.” During our meal Curtisbecame polite, quiet spoken and it was obvious that he was very intelligent.

After we parted company, Ibegan to wonder if Curtis knewthat what he was doing woulddetermine what he wouldeventually have or be. It alsomade me look at my life and think about how I view myself.Because that’s where it reallystarts – with your self-image. If Ilook in the mirror and don’t likewhat I see then I need to changemy environment.

Do I see myself as a guy whocomes through in the short roundor do I see myself as someonewho can’t possibly tie a calf inseven seconds when needed? No,I view myself as the guy that canget the job done, whatever thatjob may be.

How I see myself in everydaylife is just as or more important.How well do I handle things? Do I snap at people? Am I quick tobe ill, to judge or to be mad aboutlittle things? If I see that, then Ineed to change that picture, notjust change the way I think about it.

It’s like looking in the mirrorand then deciding to get in shape.If you change your diet and workout eventually your image in themirror will change. Makingchange physically or spiritually isalways possible. It just takeswork, time and the knowledgethat it won’t happen overnight.

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There is an interesting verse in Jeremiah thatbrings a question from God; I thought it mightbe an interesting question to ask you today.

Jer 12:5 “If you have run with the footmen, andthey have wearied you, then how can you contendwith horses? And if in the land of peace, in which youtrusted, they wearied you, then how will you do inthe floodplain of the Jordan?”

A few years back in an indoor arena in the middleof winter during a practice session of calf roping, afriend of mine commented to another friend that hishorse was so slow he could outrun him on foot! Well,the challenge turned into a considerable amount ofmoney being gambled on the abilities of the man andthe horse in the race. To make a long story short, theman did out run the horse in a short distance race. Ihave to admit that I wasn’t surprised because thehorse was pretty slow.

In Jeremiah’s case the point is that when they werein relative peace, and had many needs and wants met,they continued to test God’s patience with worry,complaints, and disobedience.

I believe the United States of America is still thegreatest nation in the world. However, I also believethat the coming years will become increasinglychallenging because of the lack of wisdom, and lack ofstewardship of debt to foreign countries. This willeventually allow our world to move toward a one worldorder and monetary system prophesied in the Bible.

Listen to what has been passed by our electedofficials in the new Health Care Bill, H.R. 3200. Pleaseunderstand this is NOT a political statement, it is arevelation of the times we live in and a challenge topay attention to, not only our country but also theprophetic words of Scripture.

The new health care bill provides for implanting aRFID microchip, to be implemented 36 months afterthe Bill was signed into law. The microchip [now anoption] – when fully implemented – will provide the“framework” for making the United States the firstnation in the world to require it’s citizens to have

implanted in them a radio-frequency identification(RFID) microchip for the purpose of controlling whois, or isn’t, allowed medical care in their country.

You can check it out for yourself and draw yourown conclusion. Healthcare Bill H.R.http://waysandmeans.house.gov/media/pdf/111/AAHCA09001xml.pdf•Pages 1001-1008 “National Medical DeviceRegistry” section.

•Page 1006 “to be enacted within 36 months upon passage”

•Page 503 “… medical device surveillancehttp://www.fda.gov/downloads/Medical.../ucm072191.pdf”WE MUST NOT NEGLECT THE PROPHETIC

WORDS GOD HAS WRITTEN TO OUR NATION,AND THE WORD OF REVELATION TO THEWORLD CONCERNING THE END TIME. This isnot an attempt to cause fear or even to incite politicalaction.

LISTEN TO THE WORD CONCERNING THETIME THE BIBLE CALLS THE TRIBULATION:

Rev 13:16 And he causeth all, both small andgreat, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a markin their right hand, or in their foreheads:

Rev 13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, savehe that had the mark, or the name of the beast, orthe number of his name.

If we have problems prioritizing our relationshipwith God when times are relatively peaceful, runningwith the horses may not be an option when timestruly get tough.

Be Ready,Randy Weaver

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morning, just after I wake up, Ithink of five positive things in mylife. It may be things I am lookingforward to, things that havealready happened or just thethoughts of my family that I add to the daily collection ofpositive thoughts.

I have to say, doing this eachmorning makes a huge difference.I did this for a long time, but forsome reason quit. Looking back, I am not sure why I quit. I believe it may have becomeredundant and I got tired of it. Butnow that I know that, I know Iwill have to continue to keep itfresh with new positive aspects oflife each and every day.

I hope you all do the same. Ibelieve keeping things positive inlife is key to being successful. Iknow people are different andsome may have to do more thanothers in this area. But I knowthat seeing the good in thingsrather than the negative can makethe difference in everything. Frommaking a solid 8-second run toenjoying your family and friendsto the fullest, making each dayspecial with positive thoughts isone way to make it all happen!

Until next time, I hope all goesyour way!

Ryan Davis

by Ryan Davis

lue skies, warmer temperatures and wind – Itmust be spring! And with

that comes a whole lot of work.The backyard grass needs mowing,then there’s the annual springcleanup around the house thatneeds to happen, not to mentionlittle league practice and weeklygames for two of my boys andtime to get them and myself in thesaddle as much as possible – all ofthis adds up to a whole lot to do.Sometimes, it seems like I amrunning as hard as I can just to geteverything done that needs doingand I seldom find time for myself.

This past weekend I let all ofthe running and gunning get to meand I got stuck in a rut I thinkmany of us find ourselves in everyonce in a while. I started thinkingabout all of the negatives in mylife. I started feeling sorry formyself and began taking it out onthose who love me. I must say,negativity can sure blur all that isgood in a person’s life, in a hurry.

Thanks to my beautiful wife, Icleared my mind and I’m back ontrack. I am back to being me andremembering that all that is goodis usually right in front of me. Iwent back to doing something Idid a little over a year ago afterreading about making positivechanges in your life. Every

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CCactus Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Clairborne Performance Horses . . . . . . .21Roy Cooper Jr. Calf Roping . . . . . . . . . .19

DDiamond S Calf Roping. . . . . . . . . . . . .16Diamond T Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

FFast Back Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

HH & H Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Happy Rodeo Association . . . . . . . . . . .18

KKing’s Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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