10th Annual Rising Stars Calf Roping Pays Out
For ten consecutive years the Rising Stars Jr. Calf Roping has continued to grow in numbers as well as stature, and 2011 was no exception. On November 24, 25, 26, 27, 2011 Duncan, Oklahoma once again hosted the prestigeous Rising Stars Jr. Calf Roping that has become a well known name in the world of calf roping. Since the very first roping was held in 2002 with a total of 164 entries, each year has grown in numbers with this year’s entries bringing in a grand total of 735 ropers. Once again contestants came from all across the United
States and Canada to compete for cash and prizes totaling over $125,000. Thanksgiving Day started early as 79 12 & Under Tie Down ropers made their way into the arena to start off the first day of competition. The first round went to Austin Hurlburt of Norfolk, NE with a time of 15.2 seconds. King Pickett of Terry, MS dominated the 2nd go with a speedy time of 12.0 to win the round, and Tyler West of Mertzon, TX won the 3rd round with an even faster time of 11.1. The short go went to Layton Little of El Reno, OK with a
time of 14.8 and Tyler West took home a Rockin Rope can for the fastest calf winner. But it was Austin Harlburt who won the average and took home a pocketful of money and a beautiful Oxbow saddle. A special thank you goes to Cody Jenson and Oxbow Tack for once again donating the youngest roper saddle which was won by seven- year-old Mason Appleton of Copan, OK. Thanksgiving Day continued as 81 All-Star ropers set their sights on the prestigeous Hogg saddle. The 1st round got a quick start as Cody McCartney turned in a time of 8.1 to put $1,958 in his pocket. There was a split in the 2nd go between Jerome Schneeburger and Stetson Vest when they kept up the pace with an 8.2 to win the round.
Jackpot Calf Roping 9:00 a.m. • 2 for $200 plus short round
$2,000 ADDED MONEY FMI … Brandon Whitaker (903) 388-5000
Kids Events start @ 1:00 p.m. 6 & Under Goat Ribbon Pull *** Lots of Great Prizes Available ***
*$10 Entry Fee (Assisted or Unassisted) *2 head for $60 12 & Under Breakaway *2 head for $60
*2 head for $60 FMI … Brandon Whitaker (903) 388-5000
Jackpot Barrel Race Exhibitions From 5-7pm $5 each or 3 for $12
7:30, Youth 3-D, $20 Entry Fee • Open 5-D, $30 Entry Fee $1,000 ADDED MONEY TO OPEN
** one time $5 processing fee per rider, youth can roll over times to open, ½ second splits in open, 1 second splits in youth *** FMI Tara Hill (254) 295-6159
Prizes in open include “Horse Feed for a Year” *Feed Prize to be drawn randomly during the event … must be a resident of Freestone, Leon or Limestone County to qualify* Sponsored by 3W Ranch Supply 254-739-3129
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Caleb Smidt really blazed the 3rd round with a time of 7.6 seconds which earned him a custom rope can made by Embrace Victory for the fastest calf. But Jerome Schneeburger stayed strong and won the average with a time of 26.4 on three head and $2,936 which earned him a spot in the Shoot-Out and a 100x custom made hat donated by K bar F Hatters of Sallisaw, OK. Of course the prestigeous Hogg saddle was still up for grabs as the final four entered the Shoot-Out. When the dust settled it was Clay Cerny who came out on top as he turned in a time of 7.7 and earned the number one spot and the Hogg saddle. Jerome Schneeburger was second with an 8.4 which put $2,025 in his pocket, 3rd went to Bradley Bynum with a 9.5 which won $1,215, and Caleb Smidt ended up in 4th place with a 17.9 and $810. The second day of competitionstarted at 8 a.m. when we were greeted by the Duncan Convention and Visitors Bureau with free coffee, juice, and doughnuts. Then 104 12 & Under Breakaway ropers made their way into the arena to kick start the day. Jake Clay from Sapulpa, OK made an astonishing run with a 2.33 to win the 1st round and the fastest calf rope can made by Rockin Rope Cans. Then a Decatur, TX cowboy, Caleb Butler, turned in a time of 2.51 to win the second go. Jansen Dawson of Smithville, TX was consistent with a 2.50 and Tate Oftedahl of Pemberton, MN won the short go with a 2.66, while McKade Wickett was hot on his heels when he won second in the short go with a time of 2.85. But it was a Paint, TX cowgirl, Lena Whitehead, who roped tough enough to win the Average with a time of 11.99 on three head and took home one of the beautiful Oxbow saddles sponsored by Fast Back. The afternoon brought on 92 eager 13-15 Tie Down ropers all wanting a shot at winning big money and an Oxbow saddle. Ty Iselt of Lincoln, TX started off the 1st round with a time of 9.5, and Cameron McCarley, another Texas cowboy, took the 2nd round with a fast and furious 8.8. But it was Cooper Martin from Alma, KS who had the fastest time of the roping with an 8.7 to win the third round and one of the handmade Rockin Rope cans. But the Oklahoma cowboy, Quinton Inman, was the biggest winner of the day when he won the short go and the Average and the much coveted Oxbow saddle that was sponsored by Joplin Stockyards.
With two days down and two to go, Saturday morning started off with 117 13-15 Breakaway ropers. Everyone got a little piece of the pie when Jace Gilbert of Sulfer, LA. won the 1st round with a 2.50 and Raeben
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