CHOWCHILLA, CALIF. – The Chowchilla Western Stampede was held March 3th through 5th. Ropers braved wind, rain and flooding to compete at this prestigious event that celebrated its 66th anniversary. As always, the weekend kicks off with an Historic Cattle Drive.
The #10.5 Pick 8 Steer Roping and the #7 Hdcp. Down 8 Steer Ropings each had $2,500 added. Champions for this year’s event were Kelly Barker and Jake Bourdet in the #10.5 and the #7 Hdcp. winners were Alex Evans and Anival Guerrero.
Buckles were awarded to all event winners with Stampede Grand Marshal Dr. Ed LeTourneau, on hand to make the presentations.
The Chowchilla Stampede Committee would like to extend sincere thanks to the ropers who have supported this great event over the years and of course to the wonderful sponsors as it would not be possible without you!
The event was for ACTRA members only. Results of the team ropings follow; payout is per man:
March 5
#6 Hdcp Down P/D: $40, 84 teams
1st go: 1. Tyler Jones and Gavin Cardoza, 5.92, $180. 2. Donald Ornellas and Trent Jones, 6.87, $120.
Average: 1. Karen Dias and Trent Jones, 25.83, $1,180. 2. Whitlee Burgess and Tucker Alexander, 26.09, $700. 3. Reagan Amador and Donald Ornellas, 26.29, $470.
#5.5 Hdcp Down P/D: $40, 141 teams
1st go: 1. Ryan Bettencourt and George Dellis, 6.89, $275. 2. Anthony Basso and Levi Segura, 7.32, $165. 3. Joey Rawls and Trent Jones, 7.48, $110.
Average: 1. Ethan Strassburger and Wyatt Hammerstrom, 25.73, $1,280. 2. Caslyn Weidenbener and Levi Segura, 27.05, $990. 3. Whitlee Burgess and Jillian Murray, 29.44, $700. 4. Don Bedford and Anthony Basso, 32.27, $450. 5. Tyler Jones and Jillian Murray, 32.66, $280.
#4.5 Pick & Draw: $40, 130 teams
1st go: 1. Ernie Cardoza and Steve O’Bar, 7.50, $250. 2. Trent Quadros and Donald Ornellas, 7.58, $150. 3. George Dellis and Matthew Ryan Norman, 7.95, $100.
Average: 1. Ernie Cardoza and Steve O’Bar, 24.78, $1,200. 2. Donald Ornellas and Trent Quadros, 33.61, $925. 3. Tres Porter and George Porter, 34.69, $660. 4. Erick Johnston Lundgren and Levi Segura, 35.11, $420. 5. Danielle Segura and Levi Segura, 37.12, $255.
March 4
#10.5 8-steer (with two inside 4-steers): $200, 50 teams
Fast time (first 4-steer): 1. Blake Hirdes and Anival Guerrero, 7.67, $300. 2. Landon Gill and Trent Jones, 8.04, $200.
Fast time (second 4-steer): 1. Cutter Machado and Jake Bourdet, 5.61, $300. 2. Cody Cowden and Todd Hampton, 5.86, $200.
8-Steer Average: 1. Kelly Barker and Jake Bourdet, 66.53, $1,680. 2. Billy Butler and Daniel Green, 76.86, $1,260. 3. Derrek Hee and Dalton Pearce, 77.50, $840. 4. Cutter Machado and Todd Hampton, 86.89, $420.
First 4-steer: 1. Derrek Hee and Dalton Pearce, 32.37, $650. 2. Kelly Barker and Jake Bourdet, 32.34, $400. 3. Billy Butler and Justin Sorensen, 34.29, $250.
Second 4-steer: 1. Cutter Machado and Jake Bourdet, 27.13, $650. 2. Tyler Jones and Gavin Cardoza, 30.43, $400. 3. Cody Cowden and Todd Hampton, 30.80, $250.
#7 Hdcp Down 8 Steer (with two inside 4-steers): $200, 58 teams
Fast time (first 4-steer): 1. Karen Dias and Austin Williams, 7.76, $350. 2. Daniel Alviso and Austin Williams, 8.01, $220.
Fast time (second 4-steer): 1. Pierce Wold and Trent Jones, 6.88, $350. 2. Sean McRoberts and Kevin Pascoe, 7.42, $220.
8-Steer Average: 1. Alex Evans and Anival Guerrero, 82.66, $1,870. 2. Max Loya and Kent Hirdes, 86.88, $1,400. 3. Leslie Davenport and Casey Awbrey, 88.91, $940. 4. Ernie Cardoza and Gavin Cardoza, 91.17, $470.
First 4-steer: 1. Tyler Jones and Eli Green, 39.59, $760. 2. Ernie Cardoza and Gavin Cardoza, 40.38, $450. 3. Max Loya and Kent Hirdes, 41.39, $310.
Second 4-steer: 1. Pierce Wold and Trent Jones, 34.26, $760. 2. Max Loya and Eli Green, 34.92, $450. 3. Sandy Perez and Tyson Perez, 37.11, $310.
March 3
#7.5 Hdcp P1/D1: $50, 145 teams
1st go: 1. Zane George and Eli Green, 7.23, $340. 2. Ramiro Gonzalez and Mario Reynoso, 7.32, $200. 3. Joey Rawls and Mario Reynoso, 7.42, $140.
Average: 1. Ramiro Gonzalez and Mario Reynoso, 22.01, $1,340. 2. Joey Rawls and Mario Reynoso, 22.99, $1,035. 3. Zane George and Eli Green, 23.41, $730. 4. Michael Tighe and Mario Reynoso, 24.89, $460. 5. Heather Kennedy and Tucker Alexander, 25.30, $265.
