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BEFORE

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R O D E ORODEO

Dear rodeo fans,In 1937, the Palo Pinto

County Livestock Associationwas formed to make the rais-ing of livestock a more effec-tive profession for ranchersand farmers in the County.Some things change somethings never change!

The same year, thessociation planned and exe-uted its first professionalodeo under the national asso-

iation of that time it was ourirst PRCA-recognized rodeond our 75th Annual PRCA All-merican Pro-Rodeo is justround the corner. Our prede-essors have been working allhese years to put on a best-ver rodeo each year for your

enjoyment. Some things neverchange!

From the inception, therehave been three different ven-ues for the rodeo from anear-southeast cattle pen areato a larger northeast 14-acrefacility where the AnnualLivestock Show and the Pro-Rodeo took place together.Then, the Association pur-chased our present groundsfrom the State of Texas

through the City of MineralWells. The arena facility wasbuilt by members and othervolunteers totally from donatedmaterials and the maintenancewas done in the same way.Some things never change!

Rodeo chairmen always

looked for the best stock con-tractors/rodeo producers toprovide us with top-performingstock and top-rated contes-tants for our annual event.From producers like BadCompany and Tommy Steiner,now we have Jim Gay of theRafter G Rodeo Company, oneof the top PRCA producerswith his top-notch team andstock. Great bullfighters andan entertaining clown are man-

datory and Rafter G has them!Rodeo chairmen like JohnWinters and Bill Rhodes andothers made sure that hap-pened, in addition to havingtop notch specialty acts. Fromsix-gun shooting William Elliott,who played Wild Bill Hickok

and Red Ryder in the moviesof the time, to trick roper JerryDiaz and the One-ArmedBandit John Payne, we areproud to provide the nationallyrenowned All-American CowgirlChicks and their trick ridingperformance each night of therodeo. They alone will makeyour night at the 75th AnnualPro-Rodeo worth your effort.Some things never change!

We have been blessed with

proclamations from bothMineral Wells Mayor MikeAllen and the Palo PintoCounty Commissioners thatname the second week in Mayas Pro-Rodeo week in the cityand county. Wonderful spon-sors have also come forward

to assure that you have agreat time at this event. Fromall the PRCA and WPRA proevents to local team roping,Mutton bustin, calf scrambles,the Cowgirls of Hope ridingteam and the Cowgirl ChicksTrick Riders nightly, youshouldnt miss being with usevery night! As our nationallyfamous PRCA announcer,Doug Mathis, says its rodeotime in Mineral Wells, Texas

well see you there!Some things change some

things never change!Bring on the 75th!

Wendell BarkerPalo Pinto CountyRodeo Chairman

Welcome to the 75th annual pro rodeo where some things never change

75THALL-AMERICAN SERIES

PRCA-WPRA PRO-RODEO

SCHEDULE

May 9-12 PPCLA Rodeo Arena

Advance tickets $10 adults, $5 children

(available through the Mineral Wells Area

Chamber of Commerce, local banks and

the 2012 rodeo queen and princess

contestants).Tickets at the gate $12 adults, $7

children.

Nightly attractions

Mutton busting and kids calf scramble each

night.Cowgirls of Hope riding team open eachnight and the All-American Cowgirl Chicksperform their trick riding act each night of therodeo.Armed forces personnel in uniform receivefree admission (and each night of the rodeo.)

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 9

5 p.m. Slack night (free admission).

Thursday, May 10

8 a.m. Trail ride from Weatherford to

Mineral Wells.5 p.m. parade in downtown Mineral Wells.

7:30 p.m. Rodeo.

Friday, May 11

7:30 p.m. Cure Cancer Wear PinkNight. Wear pink or purple and help usdefeat cancer in Palo Pinto County. The rodeowill donate 10 percent of Friday nights ticketsales to Palo Pinto County Relay for Life.

Saturday, May 12

7:30 p.m. Rodeo. Queen and princess

crowning early.9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dance to the TommyHooker Band at the Expo Center.

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The voice of pro rodeo Doug Mathis to call the actionEvery day is a good day because

we get to rodeo is the mantra ofProfessional Rodeo Announcer DougMathis of Cleburne, Texas.

Mathis, a member of theProfessional Rodeo CowboysAssociation since 1995 is ranked asone of the top announcers in thecountry.

In a career filled with highlights,announcing the 2005 Dodge NationalCircuit Finals in Pocatello, Idaho, andthe 2009 National Finals SteerRoping put feathers in his hat, aswell as placing seventh out of allPRCA announcers for Announcer of

the Year voting in 2005, 2006, 2007,2008, 2009, 2010.

In 2005, 2006 and 2007 Mathiswas chosen for the TV broadcastingjob on The Altitude Channel for TheGreeley Independence DayStampede Extreme Bull Riding.

Mathis is not just another prettyface, although he has appeared in sev-eral fashion print campaigns, but his

overall presentation and attitude havewon him the admiration of all whom heworks with. His outstanding ability tomake what goes on in the arena look

better than what it is and his smoothintelligent delivery satisfies the sea-soned fan as well as the newcomers.

Doug is a highly sought after

announcer, but his voice and facehave taken him further outside of thearena than what he expected.Besides the numerous national fash-ion print campaigns, Mathis can alsobe seen acting in television commer-cials from Reliant Energy to the tele-vision pilot of Knockoffs, to CBSsNew Years Eve at Billy Bobs Texas,to Tylenol and Esquire Watches, and

also appeared in George StraitsPure Country.

Bob Tallman, 2004 PRCAAnnouncer of the Year and the voice

of the Wrangler National FinalsRodeo, gives this recommendation forMathis professional expertise: Youdont have to teach him, just trust himfor 100 folks or 100,000 fans.

Mathis has been behind the micsince he sustained a career endinginjury as a bull rider. He hasannounced in 23 states and averag-es 50,000 miles a year on the road.He jokes that he gets his mail inCleburne, but that he really lives on

the road.My friends are on the road and part

of the fun of working in this industry isreconnecting every year, he said.

When hes not announcing rodeos,Mathis can be found on his familyranch overseeing his 65 head ofmother cows and calves.

Come rodeo with Mathis and hisfriends. Youll be glad you did.

My friends are on the roadand part of the fun of work-ing in this industry is recon-necting every year.



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Barrel man Cameron Keeton saidhe was very excited when he learnedhe would be returning to Mineral Wellsfor this years rodeo.

2011 was a very busy year for meand 2012 is going to be the same,said Keeton. I had the opportunity towork rodeos from south Texas tonorthern Nebraska. Im very excited tobe coming back to Mineral Wells. Wehad three great performances lastyear and I hear that this years line up

will be even better.Its always a privilege and honorwhen you get to work with a legendaryrodeo family such as the Gays, theyare true professionals and I feel veryhonored to be coming back to MineralWells. So come on out and join us fora fun filled and exciting weekend.There is bound to be three-greatnights of action with something toplease everyone.

Known as the politically incorrect

rodeo clown, Cameron Keeton prom-ises to be a barrel full of laughs as thisyears barrel man for the Mineral WellsPro Rodeo.

My goal is to have a successful,safe and enjoyable rodeo, saidKeeton. I bring more than 35 years ofrodeo experience, both as a contes-tant or as an entertainer.

Keeton said he began his rodeocareer at the age of 9 competing on alocal youth circuit.

At 13 and a whopping 85 pounds Itried my first bull, Keeton said. It wasa short ride, but long enough to getme hooked. I continued to ride bulls

through high school in local bull ridingevents and, at 19, I started fightingbulls.

Being a bull fighter is not for thetimid and someone who wishes toavoid a variety of injuries and ail-ments. Keeton, at the age of 33,required some down time after suffer-ing an injury. It was during that timethat his career took a new direction.

I received several job offers to be abarrel man, he said. I quickly learned

I had a knack for entertaining thecrowds, not to mention how much Iloved to hear the laughter andapplause. I have several acts, but mybiggest act is me walking, talkingand entertaining the crowd.

In an interview published in theJanuary 2009 issue of TexasHighways magazine, Keeton wasasked what he likes most about beinga rodeo clown.

Theres not one specific thing; its

the travel, making people laugh, mak-ing new friends, and making a livingdoing something I really enjoy, hesaid.

Asked what part he doesnt like, hereplied, When nobody laughs; thatsucks.

So be sure and laugh and have agood time with Keeton at the PaloPinto County Livestock Associationarenas center of attention.


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Giving Hope to those who need itthe most.

The Cowgirls of Hope, from

Weatherford, Texas, are a high-speedequine precision team, whose missionis to Give Hope to Those Who Needit the Most. They provide emotionaland financial support to individualsand families who are in need by rid-ing to raise money. All proceeds gotowards their causes, often support-ing childhood cancer victims andawareness.

The Cowgirls of Hope is made up

of five very special and dedicatedcowgirls: coach and founder KerriePytlik; assistant coach Leah Stevens;and members Jamie Lynne Pytlik, 13;Taylar White, 14; and the youngestmember, Maggie Mae Pytlik, 11.

The team was formed when SamNash, a very special Texas Cowboy(also a member of the Parker CountySheriffs Posse) was diagnosed withstage 3A lung cancer. The group

wanted to help him and his family byproviding them with financial andemotional support as he fought thishorrible disease. Unfortunately, Nashlost his courageous battle with canceron April 22, 2011. He is loved andreatly missed by all and will be in

peoples hearts forever. The Cowgirlsof Hope perform in his honor and willcontinue to honor him at all futureevents.

Garett Christopher Hall was anoth-er inspiration. Garett was a 5-year-old Texas superhero diagnosed inMay 2010 with DIPG, an inoperableform of brainstem cancer. He foughthis cancer strong and hard, and theirls were right there fighting with

him. Unfortunately he lost his battleand earned his wings June 23, 2011.The group says he was their LilMan and they will never forget hiscourage. The Cowgirls of Hope alsoperform in his honor at all of their per-formances past, present and future.

This year the Cowgirls of Hope willbe riding for a little girl named BrookeHester. She is battling neuroblastomacancer and is also just 5 years old.

She is described as a happy and cou-rageous little girl. She and her familyprovide other little girls who are bat-tling cancer just like Brooke withBrookes Blossoms headbandsand hats adorned with flowers, bows,feathers and bling. They do this to

make the little girls who havelost their hair to chemotherapyfeel pretty. Brooke is a selfless littlegirl wanting to help others while wag-ing her own fight with cancer.

The Cowgirls of Hope will be ridingwith blossoms on their horses and onthe cowgirls. If you would like to helpBrooke, contact her family at [email protected]. The Cowgirlsof Hope will take part in a fundraiser

on June 7th to raise money forBrooke at Chandor Gardensin Weatherford.

The Cowgirls of Hope say they arevery honored and excited to performat the Mineral Wells Pro Rodeos 75thanniversary event and hope to really

get the crowd ready for an action-packed evening. We will be there,performing all three nights. We will

also be riding in the parade onThursday.For more information about

Cowgirls of Hope or to book them fora performance contact Kerrie at [email protected] and findthem on Facebook.

Cowgirls of Hope ride to help others

The Cowgirls of Hope of Weatherford, Texas, will open each night of the Mineral Wells rodeo.

This year the Cowgirlsof Hope will be ridingfor a little girl namedBrooke Hester.



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These cowgirls bring a cutting edge performance tothe rodeo circuit all across the country. With daringstunts and athleticism, these tough cowgirls and theirhorses are what best describes a life well lived in the

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hey entertain crowds while riding for aure for cancer. The Cowgirl Chicksarry the American and Texas flags ashey perform an aggressive 10-minuteoutine to upbeat music.

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2012 Rodeo Queen Candidate Gabby BursonQueen Candidate

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hy do you want to be

he 2012 PPCLA RodeoQueen?

PCLA rodeo queen is aery proud title to carry. Iould be honored to hold it.fter my wreck many said Iould never ride my horsegain. I received secondunner-up last year and amere to try it again.

Education

finished my junior year inigh school and then wento Weatherford College toeceive my GED.

hat are your future

career goals?

I plan on going toWeatherford College inthe fall. Im leaning moretowards something in the

criminal justice field. Alsowould like to get my farriercertification.

What awards/honors have

you received (school,

private club, etc.)?

In high school all sorts ofFFA awards and UIL awards.Greenhand and Chapter.Reserved Champion inDuroc pigs. My most proudof all is second runner-up forrodeo queen for 2011.

What are your hobbies/

activities/interests?

Riding and taking care of my

horse is one of my hobbies.I enjoy watching movies andbeing around my dog.

When and where did you

become interested inrodeo?

As long as I can rememberI have been going to therodeo. Every girl in Texaswants to be a cowgirl, butmost grow out of it. I did not,every year I go.

What contributions do you

believe a rodeo queen can

make to benefit the sport

of rodeo?

A rodeo queen can bringsmiles to fans. She will showto others how family andcommunity friendly the rodeois. She would help bring

more people to see the life ofa cowboy/cowgirl.

What other titles and/

or rodeo titles have you

held?I was second runner-up forrodeo queen in 2011.

What experience do you

have with horses?

Ive rode for about nineyears. Most of the time justpleasure. I own my horseand provide for her everyday.

Additional information

Im easy to get along with. Ilove a challenge, to prove itcan be done. After my wrecklast year I had to prove tomyself I am worth it!

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2012 Rodeo Queen Candidate Brooke NesmithQueen Candidate

Brooke Allison NesmithAge: 17

Why do you want to be

the 2012 PPCLA rodeo

queen?

I like to be challenged withmy horse and this is anopportunity I am honoredto compete in.

Education

High school (currently 12th

grade), middle school andelementary.

What are tour future

career goals?

My future goals are going

to Cedar Valley College tobe a vet tech then maybego onto a university to getmy bachelors.

What awards/honors

have you received

(school, private club,

etc.)?

Poor Boy Riding Clubreserve champion buckleribbons, trophies, variousprizes.


activities/interests?

Fishing, going dancing,making decorations, goingto church, roping, tanningand hunting.


become interested in

rodeo?

Ever since I was a littlegirl.

What contributions do

you believe a rodeo

queen can make to

benefit the sport of

rodeo?

To be an inspiration to theyounger horse riders.



held?

Palo Pinto County SheriffsPosse Sweetheart,Peaster High School

Rodeo Sweetheart,Poor Boy Riding ClubSweetheart (Jr.).


have with horses?

I have been riding horsessince I was 8 years old. Ihave so much experiencebecause I was involved inclubs, parades, rodeos,barrel races etc.


I have been involved withag for three years. I wentto Area in public relationsand have been in horsejudging for two years.

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2012 Rodeo Queen Candidate Autumn WestQueen Candidate

Autumn WestAge: 15

Why do you want to be

the 2012 PPCLA RodeoPrincess:As I volunteer for theassociation along withmy family, I am interestedin the advancement ofthe association and thequeen/princess program tobring more attention andparticipation in and from thecommunity of Palo Pinto

County.

Education

I am currently a sophomoreat Mineral Wells High Schooltaking a mixture of regularand pre-AP and ranked sixthin my class of 2014.

What are your future career

goals?

I plan to do what is necessaryto receive my floral designcertificate by the end of my

junior year and vet techcertificate by the end of mysenior year working within theprogram provided by MWHS.Ill use that to work my waythrough college to study somesort of equine specialty.


you received (school,

private club, etc.)?

Math, English and Art awardsthrough junior high. PresidentsAward for 95 plus yearlyaverage. National JuniorHonor Society. Tenth individualhigh score at area horsejudging contest. Third placeteam at area horse judging.


activities/interests?Drawing, painting, horsebackriding and barrel racing,

music, running, sportsmedicine training.



rodeo?

About three years ago I startedrunning barrels on a horsethat belonged to some friends.I got my first barrel horseseveral months later and have

been going ever since.

What contributions do you

believe a rodeo queen can

make to benefit the sport of

rodeo?

The trait that a rodeo queen ischosen for can be a positive

influence to bring moreinterest from the community inthe local PRCA rodeo and theassociation that puts it on.

What other titles and/orrodeo titles have you held?

None as of yet. I just get onthere and run and enjoy thetime on my horse.


have with horses?

Barrel racing, pleasure ridingand trail riding. Caring forbasic every day health and

grooming of my horses.


I would be proud to be thePPCLA Rodeo Queen andrepresent the associationthat does so much to put thisprogram and rodeo on.

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2012 Rodeo Princess Candidate Ambra BurkheimerPrincess Candidate

mbra Lein Burkheimerge: 13

hy do you want to behe 2012 PPCLA rodeo

princess?

ecause I would like toepresent the PPCLA in aell-mannered way and

o help promote rodeohroughout the county andll other counties.

Education

am in the seventh grade atrock Middle School.

hat are your future

areer goals?

o become an equine/largenimal veterinarian and

to become a professionalbarrel racer.


you received (school,private club, etc.)?

I have held different honorsfrom being the DentonRound-up Club mascotwhen I was 3 and thenseveral other ones, plus Ihave won several bucklesand other awards sincethen.

What are your hobbies/activities/interests? My hobbies are barrelracing, volleyball, track,rodeoing and roping.



rodeo?

I became interested inrodeo when I was just a

baby because my motherhas always ran barrels andI love the sport.

What contributions do

you believe a rodeo

queen can make to

benefit the sport of

rodeo?

To be the best role modelI can be and to go out into

the community and telleveryone about rodeos.



held?

I have been the mascot for

the Denton Round-up Club,senior sweetheart for theWeatherford Comancherosand junior and senior

sweetheart for the LonestarRiders.


have with horses?

I have been around horsesmy whole life. I have riddenin several different horseactivities and I have starteda few colts.

Additional informationI enjoy helping children tolearn how to ride and justworking with animals andmy biggest thing is I alwaystry to do my very best andto be a good person.

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2012 Rodeo Princess Candidate Taylor OtwellPrincess Candidate

Taylor Ann Otwellge: 13

Why do you want to be the 2012

PPCLA rodeo princess?I want to be the 2012 Palo Pinto CountyLivestock Association Rodeo Princessbecause I think that the princess isa very important part of the livestockassociation and I would like to be thatimportant part. I love rodeos and horses,o I think that this is a good thing for me

to do. I love to talk to and help people aswell and I believe that is a part of holdingthis title. I love putting that special smile

on someones face!

EducationI am an eighth grader at Mineral WellsJunior High where I am in all pre-advancedplacement classes and Spanish I, which is ahigh school-level class.What are your future career goals?

I am planning on graduating from MineralWells High School in the top 10 percent ofmy class and will already have a few college

credits on my records (thanks to dual creditclasses in my junior and senior year). Then,I will be going to Texas A&M to study tobecome a doctor of veterinary medicine. Iunderstand that this is a long, difficult careerpath, but I will to do all that I possibly canto save the lives of animals of all shapesand sizes, therefore I will not be solely alarge or small animal vet but will welcome all

animals.

What awards/honors have you

received (school, private club, etc.)?

I am on the A honor role every six weeksand I get many academic and socialawards at the Academic Awards Assemblyeach six weeks period. I have also beeninducted into the National Junior HonorSociety and was highlighted as theSpotlight Star in the Mineral Wells Index.I am the top runner for Mineral WellsJunior High School and have won manyawards related to my track and crosscountry performance. At the play days

that I compete in, I have won many year-end and daily awards, such as buckles,halters, buckets, breast collars and othertack, and I was a finalist in barrels andpoles in the Pro Youth Rodeo Association

in 2011.

What are your hobbies/activities/

interests?I am interested in all things related to

horses and animals. I am especiallyinterested barrel racing and pole bending.My dad is even teaching me how to teamrope. I also show animals through thePalo Pinto County Livestock Association. Ihave showed goats for three years, and Iam planning on showing a heifer this year.I also have been a cheerleader for MineralWells Junior High School for two years,played volleyball, and I have passionatelycompeted in track and cross country forthe past two years. I will continue with all

of these activities through high school.

When and where did you become

interested in rodeo?

Rodeo has always interested me. My momand dad have been involved in rodeo sincethey were young so I was born into it. Mymom is a barrel racer, and my dad is ateam roper which has played a huge partin my life. I started competing in play dayswhen I was 4 which has helped develop

my horsemanship skills and knowledge ofhorses and has prepared me for youth andhigh school rodeos.

What contributions do you believe a rodeoqueen can make to benefit the sport ofrodeo?I believe that a rodeo princess or queenis not only the glitz and glamour of rodeo,but she also draws people to the rodeoby being a good, strong person with goodsportsmanship, is able to ride and speakwell, and is good socializing with people.Because she is in the spotlight, it isimportant that she is very strong in eachone of these areas. She keeps peoplecoming back by being the friendly face ofrodeo that they can get close to and talkwith.

What other titles and/or rodeo titles

have you held?

I have held the positions of Poor Boy

Riding Club Junior Sweetheart two yearsand Senior Sweetheart one year. I amcurrently the Wise County Wrangler JuniorSweetheart. I was also Little Miss Justinand All Star Kids National Supreme Junior

Talent in 2002, when I was 4 years old.

What experience do you have with

horses?

I have literally been riding horses since

before I was born. My mom won twosaddles while she was pregnant with me.I havent ever been away from horses formore than a few days at a time. I startedriding by myself when I was three andeven when I was that little, I would helpout with the horses by brushing, feedingthem and other things. My favorite thingto do was putting the bell boots on. I havealso helped with the horses at the cuttinghorse ranch my mom works at and I havebathed, unsaddled, cooled down, and

cleaned stalls for my neighbor who is aPRCA Team Roper.


I am from Mineral Wells and I love mytown, my county and this community, andI would love the opportunity to representmy county as Palo Pinto County LivestockAssociation Rodeo Princess.

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Mineral Wells ProRodeo parade.The parade will take

place beginning at 5p.m. on Thursday, May10, taking its usual routethrough downtown,beginning and ending atthe old train depot onSouth Oak Avenue.

The procession willmove past the Indexbuilding before turning atS.E. 4th Avenue to weston East Hubbard Street,making a right at theBaker Hotel before mak-ing the loop around theCrazy Water RetirementHotel and returning tothe depot south alongNorth Oak Avenue.

The parade lineupbegins at 4 p.m. Entryis free, and the form isavailable online at cow-boychurchofmineral-

wells.com where youcan print it out andreturn it by mail, fax oremail. The formincludes rules and regu-lations for certainentries like floats andriding entries.

Entries will be judgedin the categories oflocal commercial, non-local commercial,churches, horses andriders, decorated cars,antique tractors, antiquecars and clubs.

For more informationcall or email theCowboy Church ofMineral Wells at (940)452-8038 or [email protected].

Rams boys basketball coachPappas to lead rodeo paradeThe annual Mineral Wells Pro Rodeo

trail ride from Weatherford to MineralWells is set for Thursday morning.

Riders can be begin arriving at theParker County Sheriffs Posse Arena onU.S. Highway 180 just west of

Weatherford beginning at 6 a.m. The ridewill leave at 8 a.m. Negative cogginsrequired for all horses.

Riders ages 18 and under need tohave a release form signed by a parentor legal guardian. Download a form bygoing to www.parkercountysheriffsposse.com or call (817) 565-3950.

The day-long ride will follow its usualpath, going west along U.S. 180 to Old

Millsap Highway and heading to Millsap.Lunch will be served midday at WaldensFarm and Ranch before the riders willremount and head up Old MillsapHighway to Mineral Wells, with a stop atAshleys Hats near MH 379 for a rest anddrinks for completing the ride into MineralWells in time for the 5 p.m. rodeo parade.

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EVENTS SADDLE BRONC

Saddle bronc riding is rodeosclassic event, both a comple-ment and contrast to the wilder

spectacles of bareback riding and bullriding.

Bronc riding requires strength to besure, but the event also demands style,race and precise timing. Saddle bronc

riding evolved from the task of breakingand training horses to work the cattleranches of the Old West.

Many cowboys claim riding saddlebroncs is the toughest rodeo event tomaster because of the technical skillsnecessary for success.

Every move the bronc rider makesmust be synchronized with the move-

ment of the horse. The cowboys objec-tive is a fluid ride, somewhat in contrastto the wilder and less-controlled ridesof bareback riders.

Among the similarities shared bysaddle bronc riding and bareback ridingis the rule that riders in both eventsmust mark out their horses on the firstump from the chute.

To properly mark out his horse, the

saddle bronc rider must have bothheels touching the animal above thepoint of its shoulders when it makes itsfirst jump from the chute. If the ridermisses his mark, he receives no score.

While a bareback rider has a riggingto hold onto, the saddle bronc rider hasonly a thick rein attached to his horseshalter. Using one hand, the cowboytries to stay securely seated in his sad-dle. If he touches any part of the horseor his own body with his free hand, heis disqualified.

Judges score the horses buckingaction, the cowboys control of thehorse and the cowboys spurringaction. While striving to keep his toes

turned outward, the rider spurs fromthe points of the horses shoulders tothe back of the saddle. To score well,the rider must maintain that actionthroughout the eight-second ride.

While the bucking ability of the horseis quite naturally built into the scoringsystem, a smooth, rhythmic ride is sureto score better than a wild, uncontrolledeffort.



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Bareback riding is a tough wayto make a living! Its a difficultevent to do correctly, and,

even when you do, you can expect tobe punished.

Most cowboys agree that barebackriding is the most physically demandingevent in rodeo, taking an immense tollon the cowboys body. Muscles arestretched to the limit, joints are pulledand pounded mercilessly, and liga-ments are strained and frequently rear-ranged.

The strength of bareback broncs isexceptional, and challenging them isoften costly. Bareback riders enduremore abuse, suffer more injuries and

carry away more long-term damagethan all other rodeo cowboys.

To stay aboard the horse, a bare-back rider uses a rigging made ofleather and constructed to meet PRCAsafety specifications.

The rigging, which resembles a suit-case handle on a strap, is placed atopthe horses withers and secured with acinch.

As the bronc and rider burst from thechute, the rider has to mark out hishorse. In other words, he must haveboth spurs touching the horses shoul-ders until the horses feet hit the

ground after its initial move from thechute. If the cowboy fails to do this, heis disqualified.

As the bronc bucks, the rider pullshis knees up, dragging his spurs up thehorses shoulders. As the horsedescends, the cowboy straightens hislegs, returning his spurs over the pointof the horses shoulders in anticipationof the next jump.

But it takes more than sheerstrength to make a qualified ride and

earn a money-winning score.A bareback rider is judged on his

spurring technique, the degree towhich his toes remain turned out whilehe is spurring and his exposure, orwillingness to take whatever mightcome during his ride.

Its a tough way to make a living, allright. But, according to bareback riders,its the cowboy way.

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EVENTS CALF ROPING

As with saddle bronc riding andteam roping, the roots of calfroping can be traced back to the

working ranches of the Old West.When calves were sick or injured,

cowboys had to rope and immobilizethem quickly for veterinary treatment.Ranch hands prided themselves on thespeed with which they could rope and tiecalves, and they soon turned their workinto informal contests.

As the sport matured, being a goodhorseman and a fast sprinter became asimportant to the competitive calf roper asbeing quick and accurate with a rope.

In modern rodeo, the mounted cow-boy starts from a box, a three-sided

fenced area adjacent to the chute hold-ing the calf. The fourth side of the boxopens into the arena. The calf receives ahead start that is determined by thelength of the arena. One end of a break-away rope barrier is looped around thecalfs neck and stretched across theopen end of the box. When the calfreaches its advantage point, the barrieris released. If the roper breaks the barri-

er before the calf reaches its head start,the cowboy is assessed a 10-secondpenalty.

The horse is trained to come to a stopas soon as the cowboy throws his loop

and catches the calf. The cowboy thendismounts, sprints to his catch andthrows it by hand, a maneuver calledflanking. If the calf is not standing whenthe cowboy reaches it, he must allow thecalf to get back on its feet, then flank it.After the calf is flanked, the roper tiesany three legs together with a piggingstring a short, looped rope he clenchesin his teeth during the run.

While the contestant is accomplishingall of that, his horse must pull back hard

enough to eliminate any slack in therope, but not so hard as to drag the calf.

When the roper finishes tying the calf,he throws his hands in the air as a sig-nal that the run is completed. The roperthen mounts his horse, rides forward tocreate slack in the rope, then waits sixseconds to see if the calf remains tied. Ifthe calf kicks free, the roper receives notime.

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EVENTS TEAM ROPING

Team roping, the only true teamevent in professional rodeo,requires close cooperation and tim-

ing between two highly skilled ropers - aheader and a heeler.

The event originated on ranches when

cowboys needed to treat or brand largesteers and the task proved too difficult forone man.

The key to success? Hard work and end-less practice. Team roping partners mustperfect their timing, both as a team andwith their horses.

Similar to calf ropers and steer wrestlers,team ropers start from the boxes on eachside of the chute from which the steerenters the arena. The steer gets a headstart determined by the length of the arena.

One end of a breakaway barrier isattached to the steer then stretchedacross the open end of the headers box.When the steer reaches its advantagepoint, the barrier is released and the head-er takes off in pursuit, with the heeler trail-ing slightly further behind. If the headerbreaks the barrier before the steer com-pletes its head start, the ropers areassessed a 10-second penalty. Some

rodeos use heeler barriers, too.The header ropes first and must make

one of three legal catches on the steer -around both horns, around one horn andthe head, or around the neck. Any othercatch by the header is considered illegal

and the team is disqualified.After the header makes his catch, heturns the steer to the left and exposes thesteers hind legs to the heeler. The heelerthen attempts to rope both hind legs. If hecatches only one foot, the team isassessed a five-second penalty.

After the cowboys catch the steer, theclock is stopped when there is no slack intheir ropes and their horses lace oneanother.

Another aspect vital to the event is the

type of horses used by the ropers.The American Quarter Horse is the most

popular among all timed-event competitors,particularly team ropers.

Heading horses generally are taller andheavier because they need the power toturn the steer after it is roped. Heelinghorses are quick and agile, enabling themto better follow the steer and react to itsmoves.


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EVENTS STEER WRESTLING

Speed and strength are the nameof the game in steer wrestling. Infact, with a world record sitting at

2.4 seconds, steer wrestling is the quickestevent in rodeo.

The objective of the steer wrestler, orbulldogger, is to use strength and tech-nique to wrestle a steer to the ground asquickly as possible. That sounds simpleenough. But theres a catch: the steer gen-erally weighs more than twice as much asthe cowboy and, at the time the two cometogether, theyre often traveling at 30 milesper hour.

Speed and precision, the two mostimportant ingredients in steer wrestling,make bulldogging one of rodeos most

challenging events.As with calf ropers and team ropers, thebulldogger starts on horseback in a box. Abreakaway rope barrier is attached to thesteer, then stretched across the open endof the box.

The steer gets a head start that is deter-mined by the size of the arena. When thesteer reaches the advantage point, thebarrier is released and the bulldoggertakes off in pursuit. If the bulldogger

breaks the barrier before the steer reachesits head start, a 10-second penalty isassessed.

In addition to strength, two other skillscritical to success in steer wrestling aretiming and balance.

When the cowboy reaches the steer, heslides down the right side of his gallopinghorse, hooks his right arm around thesteers right horn, grasps the left horn withhis left hand and, using strength and lever-age, slows the animal and wrestles it tothe ground.

His work isnt complete until the steer ison its side with all four feet pointing thesame direction. But thats still not all thereis to it.

In order to catch the sprinting steer, thecowboy uses a hazer, another mountedcowboy who gallops his horse along theright side of the steer and keeps it fromveering away from the bulldogger.

The efforts of the hazer can be asimportant as those of the steer wrestler.For that reason, and the fact a hazersometimes supplies the bulldogger ahorse, the hazer often receives a fourth ofthe payoff.

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EVENTS BARREL RACING

Success in barrel racing depends on the skills and trainingof both rider and horse, as well as on the quality of thecommunication between the rider and her horse.

Contestants compete for the fastest time in running a triangular,

cloverleaf pattern around three barrels. The horse and rider areallowed a running start and time begins and ends upon crossing avisible starting line. Touching a barrel is permitted, but a 5-secondpenalty is assessed for knocking over a barrel. The pattern can bestarted either from the left or right, and contestants who go off theprescribed course are disqualified.

Barrel racing became popular as an event that would keepwives, girlfriends and daughters busy and involved when men werecompeting in the rough rodeo sports. In some circles, barrel racingis known as a womans sports. However, many argue that its agreat sport for men, and some male racers have proved that by

winning millions of dollars and numerous trophies in barrel racing.Women, indeed, have the advantage of being lighter in a sport

where lightning speed is expected. Enthusiasts, though, have notrouble viewing barrel racing as a manly endeavor.

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EVENTS BULL RIDING

In the beginning, rodeo competitionwas a natural extension of the dailychallenges cowboys confronted on

the ranchroping calves and breakingbroncs to be ridden.

But intentionally climbing on the back of

a 2,000-pound bull? There is nothing nat-ural about that. Most people, in fact, con-sider that a fool-hearted act.

The risks are obvious. Serious injury isalways a possibility for those fearlessenough to sit astride an animal thatweighs a ton and is usually equipped withdangerous horns.

But cowboys do it, fans love it and bullriding ranks as one of rodeos most popu-lar events. Bull riding is dangerous andpredictably exciting, demanding intense

physical prowess, supreme mental tough-ness and courage.Like bareback and saddle bronc riders,

the bull rider may use only one hand tostay aboard during the eight-second ride.If he touches the bull or himself with hisfree hand, he receives no score. Butunlike the other roughstock events, bullriders are not required to mark out theiranimals. While spurring a bull can add to

the cowboys score, riders are commonlyjudged on their ability to stay aboard thetwisting, bucking mass of muscle.

Balance, flexibility, coordination, quickreflexes and, perhaps above all, a goodmental attitude are the stuff good bull rid-

ers are made of.To stay aboard the bull, a rider uses aflat braided rope, which is wrappedaround the bulls chest just behind thefront legs and over its withers. One end ofthe bull rope, called the tail, is threadedthrough a loop on the other end and tight-ened around the bull.

The rider then wraps the tail around hishand, sometimes weaving it through hisfingers to further secure his grip.

Then he nods his head, the chute gate

swings open and he and the bull explodeinto the arena.Every bull is unique in its bucking hab-

its. A bull may dart to the left, then to theright, then rear back. Some spin, or con-tinuously circle in one spot in the arena.Others add jumps or kicks to their spins,while others might jump and kick in astraight line, or move side to side whilebucking. DAVID MAY/INDEXDAVID MAY/INDEX


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The following have qualified to ropein the Local Team Roping event ofthe 75th Annual Mineral Wells PRCAProRodeo May 1012. They willrope for a winners prize of $600plus a treasured buckle from a

purse of $2,000. Nightly order istobedetermined. Here are thisyears teams, listed by header thenheeler:Anthony LuciaGarrett WrightCorey SmothersDonnyAndersonAnthony LuciaJustinWalkerHoss NeatherlinKeith HallLarry CoxDonny AndersonLarry CoxSeth Jones

Corey SmothersGarrett WrightLarry CoxRyan PeacockLarry CoxShawn CrockettAnthony LuciaSeth JonesCorey SmothersCody BlueAnthony LuciaDoug GibbinsRudy DanleyRyan PeacockJared NewmanCody CoreyCasey BrunsonJarrod Goree DAVID MAY/INDEXDAVID MAY/INDEX


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Professional judges officiate everyRCA rodeo.Although the PRCA enforces a set of

trict rules to guarantee the humanereatment of livestock, some of rodeos

etractors say there are too many rode-s in too many locationsor anyone to effectivelynforce the regulations.But professional

odeo has provided aay to ensure compli-nce with its rules, noatter how far away anvent might be from theRCA national head-uarters in Colorado

prings, Colo.Professional judges officiate allRCA-sanctioned rodeos, and it is their

esponsibility to make sure the animalsre treated humanely. Judges who areware of animal abuse by any PRCAember are required to report the viola-

ion to the PRCA infractions department.Violators may be disqualified on the

pot and fined by the PRCA.

We feel we have backing when weturn someone in, said judge LarryDavis. Thats real important.

Davis says the system of having pro-fessional judges intervene in the few

cases of suspected abuse at rodeosproduces the desiredeffect of preventing mis-treatment of animals.

California stock con-tractor Cotton Rossersays judges play animportant role in assuringthe proper treatment ofprofessional rodeo live-stock.

We are fortunate to

have the PRCA judges touphold and enforce these rules andmake sure the animals are treated fairly.Contestants need healthy stock, Rossersaid.

Judge George Gibbs emphasizes thatmost rodeo livestock are treated welland cases of abuse are rare. But if hethinks an animal is being mistreated, heand his colleagues wont hesitate to

report the violation.I know I can speak for all the judges,

Gibbs said. We take it seriously; its oneof our responsibilities to see that rodeois done humanely.

Mistreatment of animals at PRCArodeos is all but non-existent, judgessay.

Basically, I dont see many, if any,

problems in the rodeo business, saidpro official Duane Howard.

Everyone involved in professionalrodeo makes an effort to ensure that theanimals are treated well.

Contestants, stock contractors, arenaworkers and even audience members,

as well as the judges, watch for mis-treatment of animals and are quick toconfront offenders.

The cowboys themselves controltheir own destiny, judge Tommy Keithsaid. The cowboys watch out for theirown event. If they see a guy starting toget a little rough with his horse over abad run or something, theyll straighten

him out. And were the first ones to hearabout it.

Howard added that such instancesare rare.

Everyones pretty well aware, andthey treat the animals very well, hesaid.

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Strict rules govern PRCA rodeo events


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As part of its ongoing effort toensure appropriate treatment ofanimals in rodeo, theProfessional Rodeo Cowboys

ssociation employs a full-time

nimal-welfare coordinator whoversees internal and public-ducation programs. The PRCAhares and collects informationhrough membership in thenimal Welfare Council, themerican Horse Council and theorse Industry Alliance.The PRCAs Humane Advisoryommittee meets twice each

ear to discuss pressing animal-elfare issues, to review rulesnd to make recommendationsegarding animal welfare to theRCAs board of directors.embership of the Humanedvisory Committee consists oflarge-animal veterinarian, an

ttorney, a PRCA stock contrac-or, a PRCA board member,RCA contestants and otherppropriate interested individu-ls.Opinions of veterinarians are a

ital part of the PRCAs animal-elfare program, and themerican Association of Equineractitioners, the Americanssociation of Bovineractitioners and the Americaneterinary Medical Associationrovide veterinary expertise tohe PRCA. Rules require that allRCA sanctioned events providen-site veterinarians who allowhe PRCA to gather informationn rodeo livestock and to con-uct studies that continue toupport the very low rate of inju-y to rodeo livestock at PRCAvents.

In addition, the PRCA hasdopted and enforces the follow-

ng rules regarding the treatmentf rodeo animals. They haveeen taken directly from theRCA Rule Book.

These rules are intended toensure the humane treatment ofrodeo animals and shall be ineffect for all PRCA-sanctionedevents. No animal shall be treat-

ed inhumanely by any member.Some of these rules are: Animals for all events will be

inspected before the draw, andno sore, lame, sick or injured ani-mal or animal with defective eye-sight shall be permitted in thedraw at any time. Should an ani-mal become sick or incapacitatedbetween the time it is drawn and

the time it is scheduled to beused in competition, that animalshall not be used in competitionand another animal shall bedrawn for the contestant as pro-vided in the PRCA Official RodeoRules.

A rodeo committee shallensure that a veterinarian is pres-ent for every performance andsection of slack. Any rodeo com-mittee failing to do so shall besubject to a fine of $200 perrodeo.

Animals removed from thearena pursuant to this sectionshall be placed in a situation asisolated and comfortable as pos-sible to reduce stress.

Any injured livestock shall behumanely removed from thearena before continuing therodeo contest or performance.

No locked rowels, or rowelsthat will lock on spurs, may beused on bareback horses

or saddle broncs. Spurs mustbe dulled. Violation of this ruleshall be a Class III offense.

No sharp or cutting objects incinch, saddle girth, or flank

straps, shall be permitted. Flankstraps used for horses must beeither sheepskin lined or neo-prene lined, and shall be of thequick-release type. Sheepskin-lined or neoprene lined flank

straps shall be placed on the ani-mal so the lined portion is overboth flanks of the animal.

In bull riding, a soft cottonrope at least 5 inches to 8 inches

in diameter is acceptable as aflank strap and does not requirethe sheepskin or neoprene lining.

Standard electric prods shallbe used only when necessary.Animals shall be touched only onthe hip or shoulder area with aprod.

Chutes must be constructedto prevent injury to an animal.

Maintenance personnel andequipment shall be available atchutes to assist in removal ofany animal should it becomenecessary.

The arena shall be as freeas possible of rock, holes andunnecessary obstacles.

No small animals or pets

shall be allowed in the arena,unless part of a contract act.

Livestock must be removedfrom the arena after each com-petition is completed.

In calf roping, a neck ropemust be used. Calves may notbe intentionally flipped back-ward. Contestant must adjustrope and reins in such a mannerthat will prevent horse from drag-ging calf. Rope to be removedfrom calfs body as soon as pos-sible after tie is approved.Roping calves shall be strong

and healthy. No stimulates or hypnoticsmay be given to any animalused for contest purposes.

Any animal that becomesexcessively excited and laysdown in the chute repeatedly, ortries repeatedly to jump out of

See RULES, page 30

Strict rules govern PRCA rodeo events


RULES from page 29 tion due to unnecessary rough-ness against livestock.

two hours prior to the perfor-mance or section of slack in

to cooperate in trimming horns ofsteers that are not able to pass


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the chute, or in any wayappears to be in danger of injur-ing itself, may be released imme-diately.

No stock shall be confined ortransported in vehicles beyond a

period of 24 hours without beingunloaded, properly fed andwatered. Failure to abide by thisrule shall subject the stock con-tractor or contestant involved to a$500 fine for the first offense anda progressively doubling fine forany offense thereafter.

If a member abuses an animalby any unnecessary non-competi-tive action, he may be disqualifiedfor the remainder of the rodeo andfined $250 for the first offense,with that fine progressively dou-bling with each offense thereafter.Judges will immediately inform theannouncer that the contestant hasbeen disqualified and spectatorswill be informed of the disqualifica-

g Any member guilty of mis-

treatment of livestock anywhereon the rodeo grounds shall befined $250 for the first offense,with that fine progressively dou-bling with any offense thereafter.

No cattle that have been usedmay be held over from one calen-dar year to the next.

No steers may be switched inevents unless approved by theevent representative or thedirector of rodeo administrationprior to the time of entry closing.Fine shall be $100 per head percompetition per event. Cattle

used for steer roping, team rop-ing, cutting or other events shallnot be used for steer wrestling.

All timed-event stock shall berun through event chutes andthrough the arena prior to start ofcontests, where conditions permit.

At all rodeos, fresh calvesshall be tied down no later than

which they are scheduled to beused. The tie-down shall beoverseen by the judge of thatrodeo and/or the calf ropingevent representative or his dulyappointed designee.

An event representative maydeclare particular animals unsat-isfactory. Upon notification,either written or verbal, the stockcontractor or rodeo committeeshall eliminate such animal(s)from competition draw.Continued use of said animal(s)after notification will result in a$250 fine per competition levied

against the offending party. If an animal has beendeclared unsatisfactory for anevent, that animal may not beused for another event withoutthe approval of the event repre-sentative.

Stock contractors and therodeo committee will be expected

pthrough the timed event chute.

Plaster and rebar must beplaced around the horns of steerroping cattle prior to contesting,and all such steers should havehorn wraps which extend 4 inch-

es down the jaw from the base ofthe horns. All team roping cattle shall be

protected by horn wraps. An animal used in the contest

events of a PRCA rodeo may notbe used in any other way untilafter the last time that animalhas been used in the contestevents at that rodeo. Failure to

abide by this rule shall result in a$50 fine per head per competi-tion levied against the stock con-tractor or rodeo committee.

All animals in riding eventsmust have been tried at leastonce as a bucking animal beforebeing put into the draw. Failureto abide by this will subject stock


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STOCK CONTRACTOR: Neal Gay;eneral manager, Jim GayLOCATION: Terrell, Texas.BACKGROUND: In 1958, a group of

cowboys, including Neal Gay (father of

eight-time world bull riding championDon Gay), Jim Shoulders, Ira Akers,Bob Grant, Harry Tompkinsand D.J. Gaudin formed thecompany. Neal Gay alsofounded MesquiteChampionship Rodeo, for-merly Mesquite RodeoCompany.

Gay and Shoulders pur-chased an old auction barnin 1957, tore it down and

built the Mesquite Rodeorena, which opened in958, the $6.5 million Homef the Mesquitehampionship Rodeo made

ts successful debut in 1986nd played host to the 2000openhagen Cup Finale of

he summer Wrangler Proodeo tour.

In 1999, Gay sold the MesquiteChampionship Rodeo complex andchanged the name of his rodeo compa-ny to Rafter G. In 2008, Rafter G rodeocompany sent six animals to the

Wrangler National Finals rodeo.

the Mineral Wells rodeo stock provider

RODEO WEEKMayor Mike Allen, left, presents a proclamation to Palo Pinto County LivestockAssociation President Ronnie Lee, center, and Publicity Chairman Ken Johnson,declaring the second week in May 'Pro Rodeo Week' in Mineral Wells. The 75thannual pro rodeo takes place May 10-12 at the PPCLA arena.

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