NWTRA Finals Has Great Turnout

The Nevada Women’s Team Roping Association Finals were held October 13 at Dave Stix Arena in Fernley, Nev.
It was a nice day with great weather for this time of year in Nevada, and a great turn out of ropers. The morning was a little chilly, but it warmed up and was a really nice day. Thanks to everyone for turning out and supporting us in our last roping of the year.
High money winners of the day were: Lady roper: Nora Lee; #1-1.5: Dave Stix; #2-2.5: Jim Estill; and #3 & over was Matt Hussman. The high money winners were awarded saddle blankets with lettered corner plates.
Average winners of the #7, Handicap Mixed, Pick & Draw and the #4 won Cactus rope bronc halters for their roping ability. The average winners of the Jennie Steele All Girl won beautiful buckles donated by Ralph and Carole Rogers.
Roping secretary was Cathy Birch and the cattle were provided by Tommy Lee Livestock of Fallon. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us and especially to Dave Stix for the use of his great arena.
Following are the results with times and money won per person.
#7: 56 teams
Average: 1st. Sage Hiibel and Mark Lee, 23.82, $300. 2nd. Jesse Estill and Wyatt Ferreira, 26.23, $225. 3rd. Nora Lee and Terry Edgmon, 26.37, $150. 4th. Jim Estill and Tommy Lee, 27.00, $75.
Hdcp. mixed: 47 teams
Average: 1st. Austin Broome Phillips and Matt Hussman, 25.06, $250. 2nd. Nora Lee and Bruce Corkill, 26.72, $190. 3rd. Eveline Richey and Matt Hussman, 30.63, $125. 4th. MaraShane Miller and Tommy Lee, 31.11, $65.

Hdcp. Pick & Draw: 123/118 teams
Average: 1st. Nick Castillo and Austin Carrasco, 24.12, $500. 2nd. Kim Bendickson and Matt Hussman, 25.81, $380. 3rd. Jim Estill and Wyatt Ferreira, 25.81, $380. 4th. Curtis English and Ralph Rogers, 26.0, $250. 5th. Curtis English and Matt Hussman, 26.32, $175.
#4: 73 teams
Average: 1st. Dave Stix and Benji Tejeda, 30.72, $310 2nd. Jim Estill and Thomas Steele, 34.18, $260. 3rd. Dave Stix and Greg Jackson, 40.8, $205. 4th. Gabby Watkins and Fern Walker, 42.17, $155. 5th. John Scilingo and Greg Jackson, 45.46, $100.
Jennie Steele All-Girl: 39 teams
Average: 1st. Nancy Campbell and Julianne Hutchins, 35.73, $225. 2nd. MaraShane Miller and Lauren Mueller, 20.76 on two, $165. 3rd. Carlee English and Stacy Blake, 37.80 on two, $110. 4th. Carly Thom and Julianne Hutchins, 9.63 on one, $60.

Nora Lee and Dave Stix were the high money winners at the NWTRA Finals held Oct. 13.

Austin Broome Phillips and Matt Hussman won the Handicap Mixed roping.

Nick Castillo and Austin Carrasco were the winners of the Handicap Pick & Draw roping.

Benji Tejeda and Dave Stix won the #4 average.

Julianne Hutchins and Nancy Campbell were the winners of the Jennie Steele All Girl Roping.

RML "Main Event" Auction A Success

By Elena Clark
Special To Ropers Sports News

The Rick Machado Livestock “Main Event” horse auction held Nov. 10 in Paso Robles, Calif., was well attended. It wasn’t the same crowd as in the past, but the building was full and the horses sold well. There were also new consignors and more dogs!
The working dogs are becoming a popular item, and we have a great bunch of cowboys training them.
San Juan Ranch gave horse supplement to the top five buyers this year…we thank them very much for all they do in the community!
With all the ropings, golf tournaments, weddings and ranch rodeos going on, we were pleasantly surprised by the turnout we had at the muley roping.
Thanks to all for your support.

A 2008 bay gelding, consigned by Terry and Stephanie Larrabee, Santa Ynez, Calif., sold for $12,000 to Dann and Molly Russell, Creston, Calif. Elena Clark is pictured making the presentation to Mark Luis (aboard). (Photo courtesy Cornerpost Publications)

The second high-selling horse was a 2008 sorrel mare, Hickorysindiansummer, consigned by Darlene Vollmer of Springville, Calif., selling for $24,000 to Sheila Fitzpatrick, DVM, Eagle, Colo. (Photo courtesy Cornerpost Publications)

The top-selling stock dog was consigned by Randy Campbell, Lompoc, Calif. His 15-month-old border collie named Jill, sold for $2,600 to Mike Boyle, Simi Valley, Calif. (Photo courtesy Cornerpost Publications)

By Linda Burdick
Special To Ropers Sports News

     The 3rd Annual Wes Burdick Classic was held June 16 at the Lucky B Acres Arena in Hilmar, Calif. The Wes Burdick Classic is an annual roping event to honor the memory of local rancher, horseman, and team roper, Wes Burdick, whose legacy will be carried on through all the young cowboys, as well as the “old-timers” who had roped with him… most of whom always made it to the pay window, thanks to Wes’ expert roping skills.
     This year’s roping was once again a huge success. Every year the turnout gets better and better… exceeding the more than 600 teams from the first  event, and this year was no exception. The Burdick family would like to thank everyone who contributed to making this day possible – it was definitely Wes’ kind of roping, with great payouts and awesome prizes, and good times shared by friends and family!
     There were so many who helped in every way possible to honor the memory of Wes, too many to mention, but they know who they are and how much we appreciate them… they gave their all and helped keep his memory alive out of respect for who Wes was, a True Cowboy.  It is evident that he is deeply missed by all.
We love hearing the stories about Wes’ past – most of them made us laugh, some made us sad, but most of all, we are so proud that we are his family, and that we were able to be part of such a special day, honoring a great man.
     All the ropers who entered were here out of their respect and love for Wes. Many made a point to tell us they were going to rope tougher than ever to try to win a buckle, and hopefully the saddle, as they would be so proud to wear one of his buckles and ride his saddle.
     We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to the following people for their generosity, making this event possible:   
Leland and Debbie Decker, WCRA, Duck and Monica Burgess, Scott Cowden, Gary Gist, Morse, Morse & Morse, Delta-Sierra Beverage, Dennis and Nancy Frank, Bob O’Brien, Ropers Sports News, Alan and Krisha Stickles, Earl Hall, Cody Cowden, Danny and Kim Ellis, Yosemite Farm Credit, Darren and Christine Pickard, Mark and Pam Harris, Jon Mark and Terry Horta, Steven and Carolyn Medeiros, Anthony & Julie Fagundes, Fagundes Dairy, Watson family, Isabel Reese, Jim Taber, Juanita and Ted Pedrozo and Ralph and Sally Adney.
     Also, Merced Police Officers Assn., Bob and Kim Rogina, Merced Ranch Supply, Ropes Galore, Jay Monk, Ed Gomes, Joey Pereira, Linda Burdick, Friends Of Rodeo, Chris and Lacy Wooten, Richwood Meat Co., A Blooming Affair Floral & Gifts, Envy Fine Clothing, Tractor Supply Co., Logan Mankins, Merced Elks Lodge, Bob Wells Carpet Cleaning, Branco Ranch, Gary Mouw, Brad and Sis Buttrey, Putters Bistro, Troy and Anne Gallaway and Rockin JR Ranch.
Results are as follows. Payoffs per man.
#8 HDCP. PICK N DRAW: 3 for $30, 177 teams.
1st go: 1st. Dustin Hermreck and Cody Robbins, 5.02, $135. 2nd. Cody Cowden and Charlie Hutchings, 5.59, $100. 3rd. Dusty Worsham and Cody Cowden, 5.63, $65. 4th. Don McCaslan and Dustin Hermreck, 6.80, $35.
Average: 1st. Brad Buttery and Clayton Cowden, 22.38, $900. 2nd. Mike Williams and Virgil Williams, 22.38, $720. 3rd. Mike Wise and Charlie Hutchings, 23.10, $565. 4th. Patrick Lisle and Rikki Perezchica, 24.78, $420. 5th. Brian Costa and Virgil Williams, 25.15, $270. 6th. Ryan Rocca and Seth Mielke, 25.16, $150.
#5.5 PICK N DRAW: 3 for $25, 154 teams.
1st go: 1st. Brad Buttrey and Dustin Hermreck, 6.85, $85. 2nd. Joey Pereira and Scott Cowden, 7.07, $65. 3rd. Mike MacKenzie and Jason Cowden, 7.27, $40. 4th. Alan Pettit and Joe Robinson, 7.39, $25.
Average: 1st. John Tanachion Jr, and Cody Kingston, 24.87, $565. 2nd. Mason Cowden and Brian Costa, 25.23, $465. 3rd. Peter Chiang and Sonny Cowden, 25.60, $370. 4th. John Pereira and Skip Stansbury, 27.99, $270. 5th. Troy Gallaway and Dusty Worsham, 29.96, $175. 6th. Stan Sanders and Steve O’Bar, 29.98, $100.
#4.5 PICK N DRAW: 3 for $25, 95 teams.
1st go: 1st. Donald Ornellas and Brad Buttrey, 7.04, $55. 2nd. Dennis Vincent and Joe Robinson, 7.67, $40. 3rd. Preston Burgess and Dusty Worsham, 7.76, $25.
Average: 1st. Rickie Thacker and Buster Berna, 27.95, $326. 2nd. Stan Sanders and Coy King, 28.93, $272. 3rd. Alyssa Gasper and Doug Beaty, 36.11, $218. 4th. Georgene Lyons and Cody Kingston, 36.23, $163.

Novalee Burdick presents the fast time halters in the #8 Roping
to Cody Robbins and Dustim Hermreck.

Linda Burdick presents buckles to Cody Kingston (l) and John Tanachion Jr.,
winners of the #5.5 roping.

Kelli King prsents buckles to winners of the #4.5 roping,
Rickie Thacker (r) and Buster Berna.