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Added Fat Improves Behavior
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Diet affects behavior. This makes sense. A well-fed horse is healthy. And a healthy horse feels good. Conversely, a poorly-nourished horse is suffering. A variation in hormone levels, for example, can have a temporary effect on how the horse sees the world. Just as reaction to sugar intake varies in humans, so it does in horses. Horses may feel ill or “off” from an overindulgence in sugar/starch, and they certainly have been reported to exhibit “sugar highs and lows” caused by the sudden surge and subsequent drop in blood glucose from a high carbohydrate (sugar/ starch) meal. Although there is, in fact, little scientific evidence that proves a sugar/starch-driven behavioral component, many horse owners will attest to their own horses showing adverse behavioral responses and will therefore avoid feeding anything that contains starchy cereal grains or is sweetened with molasses.
There are plenty of good reasons beyond the scope of this article to avoid high sugar/high starch diets, but in terms of behavior, what alternative does a horse owner have if the horse simply needs more calories to meet the added demands of exercise, work, and performing? Hay and grass simply cannot provide enough energy (calories) to support the these additional requirements.

The answer is fat.

Gram for gram, fat provides more than double the calories of carbohydrates or protein. And it is well digested. But there’s an added bonus! Fat has a calming effect on horses’ behavior.

Researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute¹ noticed that horses fed a high fat diet are less reactive to startling stimuli and had lower levels of excitability and anxiety than horses fed a more traditional grain-based diet. The horses in their experiment received 15% of the total calories from fat, which is high for most horses. However, the study reveals that fat is worth trying if you have a sensitive horse who may become easily excited by everyday activities.² (Please note: Ponies, minis, donkeys, and mules should not receive high fat diets.³)

What type of fat?

All fat has the same number of calories, regardless of the source. But from a health perspective, it is best to steer clear of animal fats, as well as oils that are have too many omega 6s (which increase inflammation) in relation to omega 3s (which have an anti-inflammatory effect). Oils high in monounsaturated fatty acids are a good source since they neither increase nor decrease inflammation.

Below are some commonly fed fat sources:
- Ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil: Has a 4:1 ratio of omega 3s to omega 6s, making it an ideal choice
- Chia seeds: Has similar omega 3 to omega 6 ratio as flax
- Canola oil: 10% omega 3s and relatively low in omega 6s. Also contains monounsaturated fatty acids (no harmful impact on inflammation)
- Rice bran oil: Only 1% omega 3s, less than 50% omega 6s and high in monounsaturated fatty acids
- Copra meal and coconut oil: Not a source of omega 3s and omega 6s but rather medium chain fatty acids which may be beneficial when added to an omega 3 source
- Soy lecithin: Only 4% omega 3s but also contains choline, a helpful component of neurotransmitters
- Soybean oil: Only 7% omega 3s and mostly omega 6s (less desirable choice)
- Corn oil: No omega 3s and higher in omega 6s than soybean oil (poorest choice)
How much?

I prefer to limit fat intake to no more than 10% of the total calories, though some athletes are fed levels as high as 20%. For the lightly exercised, mature 1100 lb (500 kg) horse, the National Research Council recommends a minimum total diet of 20 Mcals per day to maintain body condition. Ten percent would be 2 Mcals per day from fat. One cup (8 fluid ounces or 240 ml) of oil will meet this requirement. It weighs 240 grams and at 9 kcals/g, provides 2.16 Mcals.

How to add?

When adding any amount of oil to your horse’s feed, start with a small amount (say, one tablespoon or 15 ml). Most horses do not like oily feed, but more important, it takes several weeks for the horse’s cells to become accustomed to metabolizing more fat.

Summary

Short attention span, spookiness, reluctance to work, excessive sensitivity and alertness to surroundings, irritability, and “hot” behaviors can be reduced by adding fat to the diet. Fat is high in calories, so limit the amount you feed based on the horse’s weight and his caloric need. Omega 3s need to be in balance with omega 6s, so choose oils carefully. And finally, build up to desired intake by starting slowly and increasing over 4 to 6 weeks.

Permission to reprint this article is granted, provided attribution is given to Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. No editorial changes may be made without her permission. Dr. Getty appreciates being notified of any publication.

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices.

Dr. Getty’s comprehensive resource book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com — buy it there and have it inscribed by the author, or get it at Amazon (www.Amazon.com) or other online retail bookstores. The seven separate volumes in Dr. Getty’s topic-centered Spotlight on Equine Nutrition series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Amazon in print and Kindle versions. Dr. Getty’s books make ideal gifts for equestrians.

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February 12, 2016
Gold Buckle Matches set for Feb. 10 in San Antonio

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 14, 2016 – RFD-TV announced today a series of matches between some of the most decorated cowboys and cowgirls in history.

On Feb. 10, a dozen individuals will saddle up at the San Antonio Rose Palace with skills that have earned them a collective 54 gold buckles. They’ll compete head-to-head for exemptions into RFD-TV’s The American, presented by Polaris Ranger, on Feb. 28. There, they’ll have a shot at winning $1 million!

The network already announced an epic match for an exemption that day between tie-down roping legends Cody Ohl and Fred Whitfield, using different score lengths and different-sized calves. The two have earned 14 world championships between them. And that same day, Feb. 10, there will be three other big timed-event matches at the same venue.

Rope Myers, 46, won the gold buckle in steer wrestling in 2001 and has wrestled his way to $1.2 million. Myers, who has been hosting steer wrestling camps and clinics, told Justin McKee recently, “I can still slam ’em.” He will match Lee Graves, 44, who earned two world titles (in 2005 and 2009) and has earned $1.6 million.

“It’s go time,” said Graves. “I’ve been shoeing horses and ranching in Canada, so maybe I can cut back on that and make some money I know how to make.”

Also, world champion barrel racers Lindsay Sears and Kelly Kaminski will face off, likely with the requirement they’ll each ride two different horses. Kaminski won two world titles back-to-back in 2004-05, and Sears was the world champ in 2008 and 2011.

And the match in team roping could be the most talked-about, ever. It pits a round-robin-style format among six legends who own a staggering 32 gold buckles, including headers Jake Barnes (7), Speed Williams (8) and Tee Woolman (3); pairing with heelers Allen Bach (4), Rich Skelton (8) and Walt Woodard (2).

If you’re in Texas, get tickets to these once-in-a-lifetime matches by calling (817) 599-7681 or visiting SARosePalace.com. The matches will be televised on RFD-TV that same week.

To get your tickets to The American Semi-Finals in Fort Worth, Feb. 17-21, and/or The American in Arlington on Feb. 28, plus the PBR’s Iron Cowboy on Feb. 27, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

For more information, visit americanrodeo.com, and Facebook.com/RFDTVTheAmerican and Twitter with handle @RFDTVAmerican. To follow trends, it’s #TheAmerican.

January 15, 2016

2016 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS

4. 2016 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS

Unofficial through Jan. 11, 2016

	Bareback Riding
1	George Gillespie IV, Hamilton, Mont.	$7,187
2	J.R. Vezain, Cowley, Wyo.	6,215
3	Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn.	5,375
4	Evan Jayne, Marseille, France	4,908
5	Buck Lunak, Cut Bank, Mont.	3,518
6	Blade Elliott, Livingston, Ala.	3,436
7	Grant Denny, Minden, Nev.	2,737
8	Jessy Davis, Power, Mont.	2,735
9	R.C. Landingham, Paso Robles, Calif.	2,732
10	Heath Ford, Slocum, Texas	2,695
11	Bill Tutor, Huntsville, Texas	2,398
12	Jake Brown, Hillsboro, Texas	2,335
13	Chris Smith, Lafayette, Ga.	1,932
14	Clint Cannon, Waller, Texas	1,785
	Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D.	1,785
16	Troy Vaira, Richey, Mont.	1,717
17	Chad Rutherford, Lake Charles, La.	1,614
18	Brian Bain, Powell Butte, Ore.	1,550
19	Winn Ratliff, Leesville, La.	1,106
20	Tyson Thompson, Bradley, Calif.	1,080

	Steer Wrestling
1	Brad Johnson, Reva, S.D.	$7,778
2	Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La.	7,467
3	Jacob Edler, Alva, Okla.	5,543
4	Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont.	4,893
5	Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas	4,857
6	Rhett Kennedy, Chowchilla, Calif.	3,899
7	Charles Harris, Salinas, Calif.	3,452
8	Clint Shofner, Pleasanton, Texas	3,124
9	Blaine Jones, Templeton, Calif.	3,049
10	Casey Martin, Sulphur, La.	2,720
11	Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La.	2,653
12	Cody Doescher, Oklahoma City, Okla.	2,546
13	Justin Thigpen, Waycross, Ga.	2,502
14	Jarret New, Wimberley, Texas	2,484
15	Kamry Dymmek, Kissimmee, Fla.	2,448
16	Tanner Brunner, Ramona, Kan.	2,304
17	Sterling Lambert, Fallon, Nev.	2,203
18	Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La.	2,019
19	Stan Branco, Chowchilla, Calif.	2,011
20	Ory James Lemmons, Castro Valley, Calif.	1,875

	Team Roping (header)
1	Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, Ariz.	$6,595
2	Shane Philipp, Washington, Texas	6,338
3	Kaleb Driggers, Albany, Ga.	5,100
4	Tyrell Moody, Edgemont, S.D.	4,196
5	Bobby Joe Hill, Mexia, Texas	4,129
6	Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas	4,043
7	Ryan Reed, Wittmann, Ariz.	3,870
8	Tee Luttrell, Woodlawn, Texas	3,669
9	Luke Brown, Stephenville, Texas	3,640
10	Cody Snow, Los Olivos, Calif.	3,431
11	Joel Bach, San Augustine, Texas	3,410
12	Rowdy Rieken, Arp, Texas	3,398
13	Joshua Torres, Ocala, Fla.	3,348
14	Matt Sherwood, Pima, Ariz.	3,230
15	Wes Kent, Grand Cane, La.	3,204
16	Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas	3,127
17	Cody Tew, Belgrade, Mont.	3,024
18	Will Clark, Erin, Tenn.	2,916
19	Jake Orman, Prairie, Miss.	2,877
20	Paul Beckett, Laramie, Wyo.	2,836

	Team Roping (heeler)
1	Dugan Kelly, Paso Robles, Calif.	$6,661
2	John Philipp, Washington, Texas	6,338
3	Travis Graves, Jay, Okla.	5,100
	Junior Nogueira, Scottsdale, Ariz.	5,100
5	B.J. Dugger, Three Rivers, Texas	4,534
6	Rory Brown, Edgemont, S.D.	4,196
7	Justin Hendrick, Huntsville, Texas	4,175
8	Boogie Ray, Mabank, Texas	4,129
9	Allen Bach, Weatherford, Texas	3,650
10	Justin Price, La Veta, Colo.	3,398
11	Jonathan Torres, Ocala, Fla.	3,348
12	Scott Webster, Converse, La.	3,204
13	Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas	3,127
14	Matt Robertson, Augusta, Mont.	3,024
15	Camish Jennings, Houston, Texas	2,809
16	Clark Adcock, Smithville, Tenn.	2,307
17	Dee Rampy, Bertram, Texas	2,301
18	Matt Kasner, Cody, Neb.	2,131
19	Corey Hendrick, Huntsville, Texas	2,073
20	Trey Carter III, Bellville, Texas	2,009

	Saddle Bronc Riding
1	CoBurn Bradshaw, Beaver, Utah	$6,681
2	Jacobs Crawley, Boerne, Texas	6,418
3	Joey Sonnier, New Iberia, La.	3,928
4	Bradley Harter, Loranger, La.	3,638
5	Nick Laduke, Livermore, Calif.	3,486
6	Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas	3,437
7	Cody Wright, Milford, Utah	3,313
8	Josh Reynolds, Ekalaka, Mont.	3,097
9	Jake Watson, Hudsons Hope, British Columbia	3,040
10	Ben Londo, San Luis Obispo, Calif.	2,501
11	Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah	2,484
12	Cole Neely, Duchess, Alberta	2,331
13	Dalton Davis, Holcomb, Kan.	2,317
14	Gus Thoreson, Dell, Mont.	2,149
15	Jeremy Melancon, Huntsville, Texas	2,130
16	Joe Harper, Paradise Valley, Nev.	2,125
17	Alex Wright, Milford, Utah	1,851
18	Matthew Bartsch, Warwick, Md.	1,816
19	Curtis Garton, Kaitaia, New Zealand	1,807
20	Ty Kirkland, Lufkin, Texas	1,737

	Tie-down Roping
1	Houston Hutto, New Waverly, Texas	$8,662
2	Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla.	5,780
3	Tyler Prcin, Alvord, Texas	4,772
4	Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla.	4,420
5	Tim Pharr, Resaca, Ga.	4,354
6	Braxton Laughlin, Westlake, La.	3,802
7	Ryle Smith, Oakdale, Calif.	3,431
8	Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas	3,230
9	Clint Kindred, Oral, S.D.	2,840
10	Chad Johnson, Cut Bank, Mont.	2,616
11	Cody Collins, Galt, Calif.	2,526
12	Dennis Luetge, Hempstead, Texas	2,511
13	Bart Brunson, Terry, Miss.	2,452
14	Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, Miss.	2,222
15	Riley Pruitt, Gering, Neb.	2,175
16	Mike Johnson, Henryetta, Okla.	2,086
17	Robert Mathis, Mart, Texas	2,016
18	Jordan Ketscher, Squaw Valley, Calif.	2,003
19	Josh Eirikson, Bandera, Texas	1,952
20	Alwin Bouchard, Scandia, Alberta	1,934
	Clint Arave, Blackfoot, Idaho	1,934

	Steer Roping
1	Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla.	$5,382
2	J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas	4,478
3	Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas	3,697
4	Trey Sheets, Cheyenne, Wyo.	3,486
5	Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas	3,361
6	Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas	2,105
7	Lawson Plemons, Axtell, Texas	1,994
8	Marty Jones, Hobbs, N.M.	1,814
9	Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla.	1,788
10	Guy Allen, Santa Anna, Texas	1,771
11	Kim Ziegelgruber, Edmond, Okla.	1,519
12	Leo Campbell, Amarillo, Texas	1,393
13	Brian Garr, Belle Fourche, S.D.	1,346
14	Neal Wood, Needville, Texas	1,269
15	Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas	1,066
16	Roger Branch, Perkins, Okla.	981
17	Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas	897
18	J.B. Whatley, Gardendale, Texas	812
19	Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan.	802
20	Jim Locke, Miami, Texas	591

	Bull Riding
1	Clayton Foltyn, Winnie, Texas	$9,113
2	Lon Danley, Tularosa, N.M.	8,832
3	Trevor Kastner, Ardmore, Okla.	8,390
4	Garrett Tribble, Bristow, Okla.	6,520
5	Dalan Duncan, Ballard, Utah	5,780
6	Lane Selz, Bakersfield, Calif.	5,383
7	Nevada Newman, Melstone, Mont.	4,948
8	Adam Jamison, Okotoks, Alberta	4,220
9	Corey Maier, Timber Lake, S.D.	4,011
	Cole Melancon, Liberty, Texas	4,011
11	Jeffrey Ramagos, Zachary, La.	3,880
12	Luke Haught, Weatherford, Texas	3,751
13	Michael Riggs Jr., Claxton, Ga.	3,437
14	Wagner Luciano, Rhondonia, Brazil	3,328
15	Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo.	3,108
16	Denton Fugate, Dixon, Mo.	3,051
17	Jeremy Kolich, Norco, Calif.	2,736
18	Casey Huckabee, Athens, Texas	2,693
19	Rocky McDonald, Colonia Juarez, Mexico	2,573
20	Mike Adams, Oxford, Pa.	2,532

*2016 Barrel Racing (through Jan. 11, 2016)
Barrel racing standings, provided by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), are unofficial, subject to audit and may change. Unofficial WPRA Standings are published by the PRCA as a courtesy. The PRCA is not responsible for the verification or updating of WPRA standings.

1	Mary Burger, Paul’s Valley, Okla.	$13,848
2	Megan Swint, Lithia, Fla.	12,514
3	Carley Richardson, Pampa, Texas	6,648
4	Jackie Ganter, Abilene, Texas	6,503
5	Ivy Conrado, Hudson, Colo.	6,342
6	Benette Little, Ardmore, Okla.	5,832
7	Nicole Riggle, Scottsdale, Ariz.	4,677
8	Layna Kight, Ocala, Fla.	4,603
9	Ari-Anna Flynn, Charleston, Ark.	4,550
10	Jackie Jatzlau, Giddings, Texas	4,293
11	Chloe Hoovestal, Dublin, Texas	4,050
12	Callie Duperier, Boerne, Texas	4,023
13	Lara Dewees, Dade City, Fla.	3,573
14	Ashley Day, Volborg, Mont.	3,253
15	Taylor Jacob, Carmine, Texas	3,234
16	Michele McLeod, Whitesboro, Texas	3,230
17	Robin Mantague, Bandera, Texas	3,217
18	Sherrylynn Johnson, Henryetta, Okla.	3,060
19	Rachel Dice, Byron, Calif.	2,955
20	Jessi Fish, Franklin, Tenn.	2,922

5. 2016 PRCA Xtreme Bulls Standings

Unofficial through Jan. 11, 2016

1	Sage Kimzey, Strong City, Okla.	$5,481
2	Reid Barker, Comfort, Texas	4,560
3	Cody Rostockyj, Lorena, Texas	4,397
4	Garrett Tribble, Bristow, Okla.	4,335
5	Cole Melancon, Liberty, Texas	3,819
6	Luke Haught, Weatherford, Texas	3,751
7	Thor Hoefer, Priest River, Idaho	3,474
8	Guthrie Murray, Miami, Okla.	3,080
9	Preston Preece, Troy, Texas	2,985
10	Colten Jesse, Konawa, Okla.	2,875

January 15, 2016

19-year-old wows National Western Stock Show crowd at Denver Chute-Out bull riding

By Susan Kanode

DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 13, 2016) — The Denver Chute-Out bull riding came to a conclusion at the National Western Stock Show on Wednesday with a 19-year-old from Washington winning the championship and over $20,000.

Derek Kolbaba rode three bulls in the Denver Coliseum for a total of 258 points, just three points ahead of Shane Proctor, who also calls Washington home. Kolbaba, from Walla Walla, rode here in the first round on Monday night at the event, sanctioned by the Professional Bull Riders and part of their Blue DEF Tour. He scored 86.5 points on the bull named Smoken Guns owned by Let ‘R Buck and the Long Ranch. That was just out of the money for the round. He came back to the semi-finals on Wednesday and rode Day Job Voodoo owned by Diamond S Bucking Bulls for 86 points to tie for first place.

That put him in the lead in the final round and gave him the opportunity to get on Talbert Bucking Bulls’ four-legged athlete named Compact, resulting in a 85.5-point score. Kolbaba was sixth in the Blue DEF Velocity tour standings prior to riding here. With his success at the National Western, he should move up to first place in the standings which will help him in his quest to qualify for his second World Finals.

Proctor won the first round with an 88.5-point ride Tuesday night on Diamond S’s Little Turbo. He had an 84 in the semi-finals on Ty Rinaldo’s bull named Black Jack. In the final round, he scored 82.5 points on Night Train, a bull owned by Hebert Bucking Bulls. He finished the event with 255 points and $14,386.

“It’s awesome to come to an event like this,” Kolbaba said. “You know you are getting on great bulls and there is a great crowd. The fans here are amazing and we couldn’t do any of this without them.”

Rodeo action continues at the National Western Stock Show with the Cinch Super Shoot Out beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 13, 2016) —The following are results from the PBR Blue DEF Velocity Tour Denver Chute-Out at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo.

First round: 1, Shane Proctor, Grand Coulee, Wash., 88.5 points on Diamond S Bucking Bulls’ Little Turbo, $2,863. 2, (tie) Kaique Pacheco, Itatiba, Brazil, and Roscoe Jarboe, New Plymouth, Idaho, 87.5 each, $1,782. 4, Cody Johnson, Kaufman, Texas, 87, $716.

Semi-Finals: (Tie) 1, Fabiano Vieira, Parana, Brazil, on TNT Rodeo Company’s Thunderbolt; Ouncie Mitchell, Fresno, Texas, on Western Star Bucking Bulls’ Divinity; Bryan Titman, East Bernard, Texas, on Ty Rinaldo’s Bad Grandma; and Derek Kolbaba, Walla Walla, Wash., on Diamond S Bucking Bull’s Day Job Voodoo, 86 points and $1,789 each.

Finals: 1, Sean Willingham, Summerville, Ga., 89.5 points on Talbert Bucking Bulls’ Joe’s Over the Top, $2,863. 2, (tie) Cody Johnson, Kaufman, Texas, and Derek Kolbaba, Walla Walla, Wash., 85.5, $1,789 eahc. 4, Silvano Alves, Pilar do Sul, Brazil, 85, $715.

Overall Winners: (total on three) 1, Kolbaba, 258 points, $16,533. 2, Proctor, 255, $11,532. 3, Viera, 252.5, $6,513. 4, Alves, 229.5, $4,509. (on two) 5, Willingham, 175.5, $3,507. 6, Johnson, 172.5, $2,505. 7, Titman, 172, $2,004. 8, Pacheco, 170.5, $1,503. 9, (tie) Tanner Byrne, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and Mitchell, 170, $751 each.

January 15, 2016
Cowgirl Tuff Releases the “Angie” Perfume
Cokato, Minnesota – Popular western brand Cowgirl Tuff is taking it’s “Never Give Up” attitude into the perfume space. Inspired by and created with model and professional barrel racer Angie Meadors, the “Angie” perfume is comprised of all natural oils (no nasty chemicals or fillers) and is made in America. Officially launched at the 2015 WNFR, the perfume will be available in stores at the end of January. It’s light, fresh scent compliments daily use or special occasions.

“I’ve wanted to do a perfume for a long time,” says Cowgirl Tuff Founder and CEO Lisa Bollin. “I’m the photographer at our photo shoots, and we were wrapping a three-day shoot at the Grand Canyon. It was the final shot of the day, and as soon as I clicked the button, I knew that was the ‘perfume shot.’ We wanted a perfume that women could fall in love with and wear every day, and I truly believe we achieved that with ‘Angie.’

“I remember the moment Lisa took the [perfume box] shot. She said, ‘We got it! We got it!’ I said, ‘Great! Wait, what did we did we get?’ [laughs]. I love how this perfume turned out. It was a process developing the perfume, and I was rodeoing with my husband last summer [two-time PRCA world champion heeler Kollin VonAhn] when we were working on it. They’d send me samples of the perfume, and I would ask the other ropers if they liked it. They loved it, so you can truly say that it’s ‘cowboy approved.’”

“Angie” Details to Note:
- Made in America
- Comprised of all natural oils
- Light and fresh scent
- No fillers or chemicals
- Long lasting, all day wear
- Cowboy approve
About the Company: Established in 1999, Cowgirl Tuff Company brings women and girls on-trend apparel and accessories without compromising comfort or usability. The Cowgirl Tuff woman is strong, independent, hardworking, sassy and tough as nails. In all things, the company abides by the motto, “Never Give Up.” For more information, please visit www.cowgirltuffco.com.
January 15, 2016
CINCH Timed Event Championship of the World – 2016

Guthrie, Alabama – The top 20 cowboys look forward to the 2016 CINCH Timed Event Championship, set for March 4-6 at the Lazy E Arena.

“I think it’s the best event going,” said JoJo LeMond, a TEC regular from Andrews, Texas. “I think it’s a true cowboy’s event; a guy has got to be good at multiple courses and not just concerned with one event. Then there’s the consistency of it by running 25 head; a guy’s got to have patience to get through it.”

Dubbed the “Ironman of ProRodeo,” the CINCH Timed Event Championship features the 20 best all-around timed-event cowboys competing in all five timed-event disciplines: team roping-heading, team roping-heeling, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and steer roping. It’s a grueling test of ability, horsemanship, endurance and mental toughness.

“It shows who the more versatile cowboy is,” said Paul David Tierney, the 2014 TEC champion from Oral, S.D.; he also is a two-time runner-up. “It’s tough on your body, but you’ve got to be mentally tough to keep it all together.”

Tierney is one of just 12 men to have been crowned champion in the most unique event in rodeo. He follows in the footsteps of his father, four-time winner Paul Tierney, a ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee and two-time PRCA world champion.

“This is special to me because I’ve been here since I was born,” said the younger Tierney, 26. “I grew up watching it and cheering my dad on.”

This year’s field will feature the top two cowboys in the 2015 PRCA all-around standings: Trevor Brazile of Decatur, Texas, and LeMond. Brazile earned his record 13^th all-around gold buckle and sixth steer roping championship en route to his record 23^rd world title; he qualified for the National Finals last season in steer roping, heading and tie-down roping.

“He is a top 15 contender in every event he chooses to be in,” LeMond said of Brazile, who owns a record seven TEC buckles.

LeMond earned his second straight trip to the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, then competed at the NFR when seven-time world champion Jake Barnes suffered a serious accident while practicing just days before the finale began. LeMond was in contention for the heading world championship until the final go-round played. He won more than $117,000 in Las Vegas.

Still the West Texas cowboy credits the TEC with his two straight qualifications to the steer roping finals. “I don’t know that I would’ve ever tried any other events,” said LeMond, a four-time NFR qualifier in heading. “It was sure the guidance for a reserve world championship in the all-around. With Trevor going like he’s going, second is almost like winning first compared to that guy.”

Brazile is the reigning TEC champion, the first to earn more than $100,000 over the three days of the prestigious event; in 2015, the Lazy E doubled the winner’s earnings after years at $50,000. Brazile has earned more than $750,000 in career Timed Event earnings.

Besides Paul David Tierney, Brazile joins four other previous winners in this year’s field: K.C. Jones, a five-time winner from Burlington, Wyo.; Daniel Green (3) of Oakdale, Calif.; Kyle Lockett (2) of Visalia, Calif.; and Josh Peek (1) of Pueblo, Calif.

“The field is tough, maybe tougher than it’s ever been,” Tierney said. “They’ve got some new guys who are pretty versatile themselves.”

Like every cowboy who competes in the unique championship, there is a learning curve. Not only do they compete in all five disciplines, but they must handle all the various challenges that come their way throughout the five rounds of competition spread out over just three days in early March.

“Get a time every time you go, and don’t get in a hurry,” Tierney said. “There’s 25 head, so even if you have a problem, anything can happen as long as you keep your head.

“The name of the game is consistency and getting a time.”

He should know. Sometimes outlasting the competition in the CINCH TEC is making fewer mistakes than anyone else. It’s a much different mindset than usually occurs in rodeos all across this land, where the cowboys with the fastest times are the only ones to get paid. The key factor for those who cash in is being solid time after time and preparing for every situation that occurs.

“I think the grueling part of it physically is getting ready for it,” LeMond said. “After you’ve been there a few years and your body’s worn down, you’re kind of trained as to how to handle it.”

When it all comes together, there’s a reason the CINCH Timed Event Championship is called the “Ironman of ProRodeo.” It’s a true test of true cowboys, just the way it was meant to be when it was developed more than three decades ago.

Families will enjoy all of the activities planned for the performances. Back again in 2016, the Lazy E will host the Third Annual CINCH TEC Chuckwagon Cook-Off Competition starting Friday with final conclusion and meals open to the public for purchase Saturday afternoon.

Ticket prices are $45 for VIP, box seats $35, reserved bleachers $30 and general admission $25. Children 12 and under are free in general admission and VIP. Group and multiple performance discounts are also available. Reserved tables are NOW available in the Roper’s Cantina Suite. Contact us today. Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, www.lazye.com, calling Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 or by calling the Lazy E Arena directly at (800) 595-RIDE.

The 2016 CINCH Timed Event Championship is sponsored by CINCH, Priefert Ranch & Rodeo Equipment, Montana Silversmiths, ABI Equine, Cavender’s, American Farmers and Ranchers Insurance, Nutrena, Bloomer Trailers, MacroAir, National Saddlery, Cross Bar Gallery, Ram Trucks, John Vance Motors, Western Horseman Magazine, Spin to Win Magazine, Guthrie CVB, Made In Oklahoma Coalition, Pendleton Whisky, Smarty Roping Dummies, CSI Saddlepads, Sherwin-Williams, the Best Western Edmond and the Fairfield Inn & Suites – Edmond.

The 2016 CINCH Timed Event Championship is a Lazy E Production. For more information on the CINCH Timed Event Championship or other Lazy E events, contact the Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282-RIDE, (800) 595-RIDE or visit www.lazye.com.

Official 2016 Timed Event Championship of the World Contestants

Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas

K.C. Jones, Burlington, Wyo.

Daniel Green, Oakdale, Calif.

Kyle Lockett, Visalia, Calif.

Paul David Tierney, Oral, S.D.

Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo.

Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore.

Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D.

Clay Smith, Broken Bow, Okla.

JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas

Cade Swor, Chico, Texas

Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz.

Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas

Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas

Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla.

Dustin Bird, Cut Bank, Mont.

Ryan Watkins, Bluff Dale, Texas

Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah

Dakota Kirchenschlager, Stephenville, Texas

Brodie Poppino, Big Cabin, Okla.

January 15, 2016
National Western Stock Show Cinch Super Shootout

By Susan Kanode

DENVER (January 14, 2016) — The Cinch Super Shootout at the National Western Stock Show ended with five very happy rodeo contestants – they earned championships and $10,000 in the Denver Coliseum on Thursday.

Eight of the most prestigious rodeos in North America had teams in the competition. Each team consisted of a bareback, saddle bronc and bull rider as well as a steer wrestler and barrel racer. They also accumulated points for the team with Wyoming’s Cheyenne Frontier Days winning the team championship. There were four Texas rodeos representing Fort Worth, San Angelo, Austin and Houston. The National Western Stock Show had a team as well as the Calgary Stampede.

Those seven contestants all competed once in hopes of being one of the three best who advanced to a final round. In the finals, the high score or fast time in each event earned a $10,000 bonus. The second place winner got $5,000. Third place earned $2,500. A grand total of $94,000 was paid at the one-night event.

There has been some luck in the Denver Coliseum for contestants Mary Walker and Riker Carter. Walker, from Ennis, Texas, won the barrel racing title at the rodeo here in 2014 and has had success Walker won Colorado VS. the World here in 2013 and left with the Shootout title this year representing Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Riker Carter, a bull rider from Stone, Idaho, emerged as the Colorado Vs. the World champion last Saturday then won the Cinch Super Shootout on Thursday night. The rising star in bull riding has won over $18,000 here and will have the opportunity to add to that when he competes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event next week. Carter rode for Rodeo Austin in the Shootout.

Cheyenne Frontier Days had two other event winners along with Walker. Winn Ratliff from Leesville, La., won the bareback riding and Dakota Eldridge from Elko, Nev., won the steer wrestling.

Sam Spreadborough won the saddle bronc riding title for Rodeo Houston. Spreadborough is originally from Australia but makes his home in Snyder, Texas, now.

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association action starts in the Denver Coliseum on Friday with performances at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.

The following are results from the Cinch Super Shootout at the National Western Stock Show, January 14, 2016. (contestant, hometown, rodeo represented)

Bareback Riding: First Round: 1, Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba, (San Angelo) 85.5 points. 2, (tie) Winn Ratliff, Leesville, La., (Cheyenne) and Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa, (Denver) 85 each. 4, Tyler Nelson, Victor, Idaho, (Fort Worth) 83.5. 6, (tie) Yvan Jayne, Rockwell, Texas, (Houston) and Clint Laye, Pocatello, Idaho, (Calgary Stampede) 83. 7, David Peebles, Redmond, Ore., (Austin) 82. Final round: 1, Ratliff, 82, $10,000. 2, Larsen, 80, $5,000. 3, O’Connell, 76, $2,500.

Steer Wrestling: First round: 1, Kyle Irwin, Robertsdale, Ala., (Austin) 4.94 seconds. 2, Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis.,(San Angelo) 6.25. 3, Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev., (Cheyenne) 6.90. 4, Baylor Roche, Tremonton, Utah, (Fort Worth) 14.12. 5, (tie) Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas, (Denver); Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif., (Houston) and Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore., (Calgary); no time. Final round: 1, Eldridge, 3.76, $10,000. 2, Irwin, 4.09, $5,000. 3, Guy, 13.69, $2,500.

Saddle Bronc Riding: First round: 1, Sam Spreadborough, Snyder, Texas, (Houston) 81.5 points. 2, Clay Elliot, Nanton, Alberta, (Denver) 81. 3, Joe Lufkin, Sallisaw, Okla., (Fort Worth) 80.5. 4, Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D., (Austin) 78. 5, 5, (tie) Jacobs Crawley, Boerne, Texas, (Calgary) and Jesse James Kirby, Dodge City, Kan., (San Angelo) 77 points each. 7, Sterling Crawley, Stephenville, Texas, (Cheyenne) 73. Final Round: 1, Spreadborough, 86, $10,000. 2, Elliott, 82.5, $5,000. 3, Lufkin, no score, $2,500.

Women’s Barrel Race: First round: 1, Kyra Stierwalt, Leedey, Okla., (Fort Worth) 15.73 seconds. 2, Mary Walker, Ennis, Texas, (Cheyenne) 15.76. 3, Kirkpatrick, Post, Texas, (San Angelo) 15.98. 4, Christy Loflin, Stonington, Colo., (Calgary) 16.69. 5, Carlee Pierce, Lowndesboro, Ala., (Houston) 20.59. 6, Carley Richardson, Pampa, Texas, (Austin) 20.71. 7, Meghan Johnson, Deming, N.M., (Denver) 21.12. Final round: 1, Walker, 15.58, $10,000. 2, Kirkpatrick, 20.76, $5,000. 3, Stierwalt, 20.83, $2,500.

Bull Riding: First round: 1, Riker Carter, Stone, Idaho, (Austin) 82.5 points. 2, Clayton Savage, Yoder, Wyo., (Fort Worth) 82. 3, (tie) Zeb Lanham, Sweet, Idaho, (Denver); Kody Lostroh, Ault, Colo., (Calgary); Dalan Duncan, Ballard, Utah, (San Angelo); Trevor Kastner, Ardmore, Okla.; (Cheyenne); and Lon Danley, Tularosa, N.M., (Houston); no score. Danley advanced based on time ridden. Final Round: 1, Carter, 83, $10,000. 2, Danley, 79, $5,000. 3, Savage, 0, $2,500.

January 15, 2016
The Underdog Honors Rodeo Royalty

Aaron Watson made his eighth consecutive National Finals Rodeo (NFR) appearance last week in Las Vegas. The “World Series” of rodeo attracted more than 2 million fans. In addition to headlining four sold-out shows at South Point Hotel & Casino, Aaron performed at the Round 4 Opening Ceremonies, MGM’s Elevation Cowboy Church, and appeared on “Alexis Bloomer Live” and Flint Rasmussen’s “Outside The Barrell” TV shows.

Three years ago, Aaron wrote “July In Cheyenne,” inspired by the life and memory of cowboy legend Lane Frost. Frost died in the arena during Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 1989. The 1994 film “8 Seconds” starring Luke Perry (Beverly Hills 90210) paid tribute to Frost’s life. Pictured above, Aaron and Luke met at this year’s NFR, spending time after his final performance to reflect on what it meant to be a small part of carrying the proud legacy of Frost’s memory.

December 15, 2015
World Series of Team Roping Results

Photo courtesy of JenningsRodeoPhotography.com

Finale X will pay over $10 Million, and without the exact total it will retain its position as the Third Richest Horse Event in the World!

Jacob Dagenhart, Statesville, North Carolina, and Zack Mabry, Piedmont, Alabama, kick off the week in Las Vegas winning $132,000 in the #15Brook Ledge Horse Transportation WSTR Finale X. “This is what we came for, this is why we rope—wins like this.” – Jacob Dagenhart

Congratulations to Michael Goodman, Canton, Texas and Scott Adrian, Kaufman, Texas who just pocketed $248,000 in the World Series of Team Roping #13 Finale X.

Will O’Quinn, San Antonio, Texas, and Latigo Petersen, Lipan, Texas, clinch the WSTR #12 Finale X to the tune of $320,000. The #12 Finale paid out a grand total of $1,864,000! (Pictured)

Wallace Greer and Rance Gantt win the #11 Bloomer Trailers WSTR Finale X. The duo will take $320,000 back to their home state of Louisiana. The #11 Finale paid $1,886,000.

Eric Randle, Moody, Texas and Zane Edmondson, Cimarron, Kansas, won the Ariat #10 WSTR Finale X. The division set a new record as the richest roping in history paying out $2,040,000. This is Randle’s second consecutive #10 Finale win. He won last year as a heeler, and this year as a header.

Oklahoma cowboys Ralph Carter and Shawn Lyday just pocketed $259,000 in the #9 AIPC Finale X. The #9 division paid a total of $1,604,000.

The new #8 Finale was a success paying out $395,000! The pick team of Michael Nash and Bobby Leflett bested the field taking home $70,600 to Texas and Louisiana respectively.

December 15, 2015
RESISTOL Launches Answer To Western Style Safety Headgear

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Resistol introduces the only felt hat on the market featuring the fit, feel and look of a cowboy hat coupled with the safety and protection of an equestrian riding helmet. Resistol Ridesafe can be shaped just like your favorite cowboy hat with the added bonus of industry leading protective technology. Whether a beginner just starting or a seasoned rider with little ones, enjoy your time in the saddle with added confidence knowing everyone is going to Ridesafe. Look for Resistol Ridesafe in stores spring 2016.

December 15, 2015
KANSAS VETERINARIAN WINS NATIONAL AWARD

John Boyington -courtesy of the family

Phillipsburg rodeo vet honored by Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

Phillipsburg, Kan. (October 10, 2015) – Dr. John Boyington, doctor of veterinary medicine, has been selected as the 2015 Zoetis Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Veterinarian of the Year.

The Phillipsburg man was selected from among five finalists, and is honored because of his “dedication and service to rodeo livestock,” the PRCA release stated.

Boyington, who owns Crossroads Veterinary Clinic in Phillipsburg, has served as the rodeo veterinarian for Kansas Biggest Rodeo for the past 25 years. In his college days, he competed as a steer wrestler, team roper and tie-down roper, finishing the 1974 season as a Central Plains Region champion. He competed at the professional level, qualifying for the Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo in 1974 and winning the Phillipsburg rodeo in 1978. Soon thereafter, he quit rodeo competition to focus on veterinarian school.

Boyington was delighted when he heard he had won the award. “I tell you what, it’s amazing. The competition was stiff,” he said, of the other four nominees.

The importance of having a vet at rodeos is crucial, Boyington said. “Concerning the welfare of the animals, it’s good to be there. In case something happens to an animal, it can be cared for quickly.” Boyington is in attendance at each night of the Phillipsburg rodeo and at slack. “I just love to be at the rodeo anyway, so it’s perfect for me, really.”

Being an equine vet and a former contestant, he has a unique perspective of pro rodeo. “You realize how important (horses) are to these rodeo contestants. A lot of people don’t realize what goes into making a rodeo horse. Their horse is their livelihood.” Beutler and Son Rodeo, who brings the bucking horses and bulls for the Phillipsburg rodeo, takes good care of their animals, Boyington said. “They do such a good job of caring for their animals. They’re at their top condition.”

Boyington opened his practice in Phillipsburg in 1990. He and his wife Donna, who have been married for 37 years, have two children: Brooke, a student at Kansas State University and the 2014 Phillipsburg Rodeo Queen, and son John, who is also a student at Kansas State.

The other five finalists include Dr. Tony Scheiber, Cody, Wyo.; Dr. Jerry Billquist, Boerne, Texas; Dr. Marty Dean Tanner, Elgin, Texas, and Dr. Rett Scoggin, Belle Fourche, S.D.

December 15, 2015
Brazile sets records at the 2015 WNFR Starting with the first-round record

Trevor Brazile – Photo by Tom Donahue

Trevor Brazile, the 22-time world champion, won the tie-down roping with a 6.8-second run – the fastest Round 1 time in WNFR history.

“That’s sweet, I had no idea,” Brazile said of setting the record.

Trevor Brazile won his 23rd world championship tonight, and he did it in style.

The Decatur, Texas, cowboy clinched the 13th gold all-around buckle of his career when he won the tie-down roping in Round 6 with a 6.6-second run at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER.

The lightning bolt of a run broke the previous Round 6 record of 6.9 seconds, and was just one-tenth of a second off the arena record time of 6.5 seconds set by Cody Ohl in 2003.

“Rodeo has been so good to me,” Brazile said. “The fans are awesome. I just love everything about the sport and the industry more than anything. It’s just a way of life.”

Entering the night, Brazile just needed to out-earn team roper JoJo LeMond to clinch the all-around gold buckle. He left no doubt with the dominating tie-down roping run.

Brazile moved from sixth to second in the tie-down roping world standings, and trails brother-in-law Tuf Cooper by less than $9,000. Brazile sits fourth in the average race, and if the rodeo ended right now would be collecting gold buckle No. 24.

“I’m as pumped about the 6.6 as I was the all-around championship, because I was close in the calf roping (standings), and good in the average,” Brazile said. “Usually the position I come in in the all-around doesn’t allow me to take chances and risks like that, but now I’m trying to win that calf roping world championship. When you’re protecting a lead sometimes you don’t get to do stuff like that. I’ve got ground to make up.”

The 6.6 also was Brazile’s personal-best WNFR tie-down roping time, surpassing his previous top time of 6.7 seconds when he won Round 7 in 2007.

Brazile has another record night

LAS VEGAS – Trevor Brazile just keeps outdoing himself at the 2015 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER.

Brazile earned his 23rd gold buckle in Round 6 two nights ago when he clinched the world all-around title by winning the tie-down roping title with a 6.6-second run.

Tonight, he one-upped himself with a 6.5 to tie the arena record and nearly take the lead in the tie-down roping world standings. He trails brother-in-law Tuf Cooper by just $537, and trails only Caleb Smidt in the WNFR average race.

“That’s big,” Brazile said of tying the arena record. “I feel like I’ve made some great team roping runs here, and never had an arena record before (in that event). To think of all the guys who have got it on right here in this arena, to be able to say arena record, that’s special.”

The 6.5 tied Cody Ohl’s time from Round 10 of the 2003 WNFR. The previous Round 8 record was 6.7 by Ryan Jarrett in 2013.

If the rodeo ended right now, Brazile would win his fourth tie-down roping world title – and first since 2010 – which would make him a 24-time world champion. This was Brazile’s 63^rd National Finals go-round win, in all events combined.

“I made up three seconds in the average, but I could’ve just as easily made up 2.8 seconds with two wraps (instead of one),” he said. “It’s just one of those things where we’re in Vegas and that’s (taking risks) part of it. It doesn’t matter if you’re at the blackjack table or the Thomas & Mack on the dirt, you have to know when to gamble.”

December 15, 2015