By Tara Maxeiner
Rope For MS Chairperson

I would like to thank everyone who participated and continue to support my 18th annual Rope For MS. I know how many other roping events are out there and I wanted to say I appreciate your dedication and loyalty to my personal cause.

The roping had 496 teams. It was smaller than expected, but a beautiful day. 

I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all my volunteers; John who puts all my ducks in a row (mainly Rope For MS’s ducks) pre, during and after.  You have been a tremendous help and are eternally appreciated. Robert, Mark, Donna, Colette, Lana, Royce Ann and Dave Foltz thank you for your continued support throughout the years. Thank you Grace, Julia and Paige for selling raffle tickets and working the auction. Devon Owen you always work wonders heading up the auction and are entertaining at the same time. I am lucky to have you in my corner! Thank you Dan Bergstrom for taking pictures, they always turn out great.  Thank you to the office staff: Sue Gorham, Jessica Long, Brianna Gorham and flagger Robert Reed.  

My dear friend Linda Davis you are the best and I thank you for your announcing services. I was so glad I got to meet your mother, she is a jewel too. 

There’s so much more I planned on writing, but I am at the Big Rock Resort in June Lake and it is so windy I can’t think straight. Well, I can think straight, but it is very distracting, the wind that is. If I missed anyone, as I’m sure I could have, I’m so sorry. Thank you to everyone for making and keeping this a good event. At this very moment, I am so thankful to have my sisters, Lana and RoyceAnn, for helping with this article.  

I look forward to seeing everyone next year at the 19th Annual Rope For MS Saturday May 24th, 2014. Mark your calendars.

Thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters: Von’s, Albertson’s, Inn at Churon Winery, Daniel Aguilar, Fatima Worthington, Pete Miller, Ray and Margaret Ann Miller, Ropes Galore, Inland Vet Supply, Linda’s Feed & Supplies, JG Construction, Integrity Rebar Placers, AmeriPest Exterminating, Bob and Judy Leathers, Al’s Kubota Tractor, Thrifty Horse Consignment, H-R Saddlery, Ropers Sports News, Kimber’s Western Show Couture, Maki Products, Norco Ranch Outfitters, Bill Wilson State Farm Insurance, Ropings 4 Ropers, Ballard’s Saddle & Tack, Smokin’ Willie’s BBQ, Heavenly Gardens Landscape, Bill and Ursula Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Batemant, SUNY OnMark, Susan Wilson, Donna Upson, Suzanne MacMillan, Dennis Lazzari, Pat & Mac McNemar, Patsy Tolley, Dr. Mohsen Ali, Cowboy Way Café, A Cut Above Buckles, Dally Up, Bob’s Pool Service, San Dimas Grain, Kay-Met Recycling, Carlos Silver Buckles, The Hay Connection, Callaway Ropes, BJ’s Restaurant in Corona, All American Trailers, Cactus Ropes, Professional’s Choice, Boot Barn, Vince’s for Spaghetti, Frances Mullane and Big Horse Feed & Mercantile.

Results are as follows (payoffs are per man):

Overall champions, Custom H-R saddle: Robert Reed, header and Ken Negrete, heeler.

Reserve champions, Custom H-R breast collars: Bailey Bishop, header and Manuel Gonzalez, heeler.

#4 Draw: 2 for $21.

1st. go: 1st. Cherie Vetter and Robert Lara, l7.75, $110. 2nd. Sean Rocke and Jeff Lira, 8.07, $80.

Average: 1st. Andy Andrews and Tom Hayes, 18.95, $520 + A Cut Above custom buckles. 2nd. Alex Isreal and Scott Slayton, 19.49, $430. 3rd. Cobb Oxford and Bob Hill, 19.59, $350. 4th. Cano Gonzalez and Larry Kelly, 19.81, $260. 5th. Dean Rappa and Jeff Lira, 20.57, $170.

#5.5 Hdcp. DOWN PICK & DRAW: 3 for $30.

1st. go: 1st. Arturo Chavez and John Gibbs, 6.62, $160. 2nd. Jeff Martin and Stephen Terrazas, 5.85, $100. 3rd. Chavez and Arturo Chavez, 6.92, $60.

Average: 1st. Bailey Bishop and Ken Negrete, 26.91, $840 + A Cut Above custom buckles. 2nd. Madison Anderson and Bob Morrison, 29.05, $700. 3rd. Carlos Corona and Kiki Corona, 31.14, $550. 4th. Kristine Baker and Chris Snow, 32.47, $410. 5th. Brian Sjem and Dean Thornbury, 34.75, $260. 6th. Heather Bergman and Robert Reed, 36.37, $145.

#7 Hdcp. PICK & DRAW: 3 for $30.

1st. go: 1st. Ryan Dodds and Bubba Garcia, 5.51, $120. 2nd. Ryan Dodds and Kiki Corona, 5.64, $80.

Average: 1st. Dale Gibson and Manuel Gonzalez, 23.92, $735 + A Cut Above custom buckles. 2nd. Robert Reed and Erik Olson, 24.1, $550. 3rd. Arturo Chavez and Ken Negrete, 26.22, $365. 4th. Oso Ramirez and Manuel Gonzalez, 26.68, $185.

Open roping: 4 for $75.

Average: 1st. Robert Reed and Randy Harris, 32.08, $500 + A Cut Above custom buckles.

 
Open winners Randy Harris and Robert Reed. Tara Maxeiner (c) presenting. (Photo by Dan Bergstrom)

#7 Hdcp. Pick & Draw winners Dale Gibson and Manuel Gonzalez. Tara Maxeiner (c) presenting. (Photo by Dan Bergstrom)

#5.5 Hdcp. Pick & Draw winners Bailey Bishop and Ken Negrete. Tara Maxeiner (c) presenting. (Photo by Dan Bergstrom)

#4.5 Draw winners Andy Andrews and Tom Hayes. Tara Maxeiner (c) presenting. (Photo by Dan Bergstrom)

Karissa Gustave, owner of NBR Nothing But Rodeo, a new rodeo lifestyle wear brand for men, women, and children, met with Rope for MS chairperson Tara Maxeiner at the Riverside Rancheros Rope for MS event. NBR Nothing But Rodeo has created a "Ropin' In MS" hat they sell for MS and proceeds from all sales go to the MS Society. The hats are available through her webshop, nbrnothingbutrodeo.com