Danny Leslie (r) presents saddles to Ross Rivera and Colton White, winning the #10 roping at the Average Joe Finals.
By Elly Leslie
Average Joe Productions
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF. – Our 8th annual Average Joe Finals were held at beautiful Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. Thank you to the Pearce family for being the most welcoming hosts.
We lucked out and had beautiful weather for our original date for the Breakaway. The short round of this breakaway is the best we have ever seen! In the top 15, 10 of the runs were in the 2’s! It was so fun to watch.
We ended up with 82 entries.
Round 1: 1. Kaitlyn Anderson, 2.2, $600. 2. Adrienne Steffen 2.30 $300.
Round 2: 1, Adrienne Steffen, 2.07, Average Joe jacket
Fast Time in Short Round: Alissa Erickson, $300
Average: 1. Adrienne Steffen, 6.84, $2,780, custom rope can by Emerson Periera, Average Joe Jacket, Charlie 1 Horse Felt and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 2. Cayden Holland, 7.39, $1,900, Average Joe jacket, Cactus protective boots and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 3. Whitley Burgess, 7.72, $1,500, Average Joe jacket and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 4. Whitley Burgess, 7.78, $1,200, Cactus Rope and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 5. Haleigh Grant, 7.80, $800.
We had high hopes the rain would hold off right up until the bitter end. We so badly wanted to keep our date, we knew everyone had traveled so far and made plans, but God had other plans. Unfortunately, we had to postpone the remainder of the ropings til Sunday the November 26.
We are so blessed by these ropers who support us. So many are our close friends and they drove back and came and roped! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate the understanding and gratitude everyone showed us. We are proud to put on an event for these kinds of people. The 26th ended up being a beautiful day!
We had 149 teams in the #10.5; payoffs are per man:
1st go: 1. Jose Machado and Francisco Cruz, 4.36, $700. 2. Owen Redfeairn and Edgar Machado, 4.81, $400. 3. Sergio Silva and Adrian Macias Sr., 5.24, $300.
Average: 1. Ross Rivera and Colton White, 23.34, $2,300 + Best Ever Custom saddles and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 2. Sergio Silva and Adrian Macias Sr., 24.54, $1,920 + Molly Custom Buckle and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 3. Vince Nino and Tanner Patino, 26.89, $1,520 + Best Ever Pads and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 4. Vince Nino and Caleb Carpenter, 29.43, $1,120. 5. Jimmy Gardner and Jeremy Pinhero, 29.99, $720. 6. Haleigh Grant and Ryan Wheatley, 30.75, $40.
We can’t thank our sponsors enough. We were excited to offer them the opportunity to rope in this NFR setup and had 66 teams in our sponsor roping.
1st go: 1. Keith Johnson and Tucker Donlon, 4.88, $100 + Cactus Ropes
Average: 1. Fidel Ramirez (West Coast Auto) and Andy Holcomb (Cactus), 19.98, $300 + Average Joe jackets, Molly Custom Buckles, Cactus Boots and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 2. Meghann Pearce (Madonna Inn) and Clint Pearce (Madonna Inn), 25.81, $100 + Average Joe jackets and Ultra Cruz Supplement. 3. Tucker Robinson (Wittstrom Hay) and Chad Wittstrom (Wittstrom Hay), 25.53, + Cactus Ropes and Ultra Cruz Supplement.
The Average Joe Open roping had 77 teams:
1st go: 1. Blake Texiera and Spencer Mitchell, 4.39, $1,000 + Average Joe jackets. 2. Lane Karney and Jason Johe, 4.62, $500.
2nd go: 1. Lane Karney and Dalton Pearce, 3.74, $1,000 + Average Joe jackets. 2. Lane Karney and Mark Scobie, 4.09, $500.
3rd go: 1. Lane Karney and Jason Johe, 4.25, $1,000 + Average Joe jackets. 2. Blake Texeira and Andy Holcomb, 4.64, $500.
Average: 1. Lane Karney and Jason Johe, 19.10, $4,120 + BullKelp bedrolls, Resistol hats, Best Ever pads and Average Joe jackets. 2. Jose Machado and Edgar Machado, 20.44, $3,100 + Best Ever Pads. 3. Andy Holcomb and Jake Bourdet, 21.02, $2,060 + Cactus boots. 4. Cutter Machado an Jason Johe, 21.93, $1,030 + Yetis.
Top Head Horse: “Jake” ridden by Jose Machado; Top Heel Horse: “Butters” ridden by Dalton Pearce, both receiving BullKelp bedrolls and BullKelp horse blankets.
Dummy roping winners were: Sterling Machado, 5 & under; Cooper Higgins, 6-9; and Kelton Martinez, 10-13.
Thank you again to everyone who came and roped, came and watched and stuck with us through the rain. Thank you again to all our sponsors, we couldn’t have this event without you. Mark your calendars for next year, November 15-17, at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.
Fidel Ramirez and Andy Holcomb won the sponsor roping at the Average Joe Finals.
Adrienne Steffen was the winner of the Breakaway roping.
Jose Machado with Pete Ganibi from BullKelp bedrolls presenting for Top Head Horse of the Open.
Dalton Pearce with Pete Ganibi presenting for Top Heel Horse of the Open.
Dummy roping winners were: Sterling Machado, 5 & under; Cooper Higgins, 6-9; and Kelton Martinez, 10-13.
Cooper Higgins won the 6-9 Dummy Roping. Elly Leslie presenting.
Sterling Machado, 5 & under Dummy Roping winner.
PASO ROBLES & SANGER, CALIF. – Pacific Coast Shootouts held ropings December 16 at the RCR River Arena in Paso Robles, and December 17 at S Bar J Arena in Sanger. New Year’s Weekend featured two days of roping December 31 and January 1, because Saturday, Dec. 30 was rained out. Buckles were awarded to the average winners and saddles and cash awarded to high money ropers.
Results follow, and payoffs are per team:
PASO ROBLES, CA
DECEMBER 16
#10.5 Hdcp P/D: 3 for $30
1st go: 1. Cody Wiseman and Mark Scobie, 6.42, $120.
Average: 1. Scott Hutchins and Tony Domingos, 30.39, $560. 2. Luis Ramirez and Carl Wilken, 31.59, $330. 3. Mark Scobie Sr. and Mark Scobie, 39.40, $220.
#9.5 P/D: 3 for $30
1st go: 1. Andy Laroche and Tony Domingos, 7.78, $120.
Average: 1. Scott Hutchins and Mike Morrison, 28.43, $580. 2. Paige Cecil and Ryan Tannehill, 29.24, $390.
#8.5 P/D: 3 for $30
1st go: 1. Cody Wiseman and Alfredo Veliz, 9.36, $120.
Average: 1. Colleen Enk and Melody Hutchins, 35.53, $510. 2. Scott Hutchins and Tim Baxley, 36.68, $340.
#7.5 P/D: 3 for $30
1st go: 1. Fidel Ramires and Oscar Aguayo, 8.77, $60.
Average: 1. Fidel Ramires and Oscar Aguayo, 33.95, $330. 2. David C. Ramirez and Luis Ramirez, 47.46, $220.
SANGER, CA
DECEMBER 17
#10.5 Hdcp P/D: 3 for $30
1st go: 1. Ryan Wood and Spencer Mitchell, 6.14, $220.
Average: 1. Spencer Mitchell and Aiden Amador, 24.31, $820. 2. Ryan Wood and Brant Grisedale, 28.7, $620. 3. Brant Grisedale and Caden Grisedale, 28.97, $410. 4. Robert Hernandez and Gavin Cardoza, 36.4, $210.
#9.5 P/D: 3 for $30
1st go: 1. Ryan Wood and Alex Bargas, 6.41, $120. 2. Billy Kissack and Caden Grisedale, 7.5, $80.
Average: 1. John Stamper and Mark Burner, 26.21, $770. 2. Ryan Wood and Brian Ellison, 28.07, $580. 3. Georgia Lynn Lockett and Dawsyn Ozcoidi, 28.47, $380. 4. John Stamper and Brant Grisedale, 29.47, $190.
#8.5 P/D: 3 for $30
1st go: 1. Georgia Lynn Lockett and Dawsyn Ozcoidi, 6.63, $100. 2. Alex Bargas and Kevin Elliott, 7.26, $60.
#7.5 P/D: 3 for $30
Average: 1. Anthony Kellogg and John Stamper, 28.77, $560. 2. Sutton Lockett and Gavin Eaton, 31.81, $370.
SANGER, CA New Year’s Roping
December 31
#8.5 Roping: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. John Stamper and Mark Burner, 7.51, $160. 2. Dalton Walker III and Stephanie Evetts, 8.43, $100.
Average: 1. Beau Chaney and Gary Holcomb, 29.8, $1,160. 2. Joey Kourafas and Gilberto Valdez, 37.45, $700. 3. Beau Chaney and Steve Hatcher, 37.94, $460.
#7.5 Roping: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Beau Chaney and Gary Holcomb 7.82, $180. 2. Beau Chaney and Rick Irby, 8.43, $120.
Average: 1. Robert Hernandez and Stephanie Evetts, 31.77, $1,310. 2. Miles Sheldon and Gilberto Valdez, 32.1, $790. 3. Dalton Walker III and Monty Evetts, 33.86, $530.
#6.5 Roping: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Collin Chapman and Gary Holcomb, 9.49, $80.
Average: 1. Dalton Walker III and Stephanie Evetts, 27.9, $390. 2. Kathy Balaam and Stephanie Evetts, 40.68, $260.
#8.5 Hdcp Jr/Jr: 3 for $30/$60
Average: 1. Cheyenne Davis and Adrian Macias Jr., 38.8, $320.
January 1
#10.5 Hdcp P/D: 3 for $40/$80
1st go: 1. Adrian Macias and Kevin Pascoe, 6.57, $240. 2. Clay Scott and Billy Kissack, 6.88, $160.
Average: 1. Chad Nickeson and Mark Burner, 25.7, $1,280. 2. Adrian Macias and Kevin Pascoe, 26.91, $910. 3. Trevor Gonzales and Jim Sill, 27.12, $690. 4. Kelsey Mauro and Braden Rogers, 27.4, $510. 5. Clay Scott and Billy Kissack, 29.05, $260.
#9.5 Hdcp P/D: 3 for $40/$80
1st go: 1. John Stamper and Billy Kissack, 6.99, $310. 2. Robert Hernandez and Seth Mielke, 7.64, $220.
Average: 1. John Stamper and Billy Kissack, 25.16, $1,660. 2. Adrian Macias Jr. and Adrian Macias, 25.25, $1,190. 3. Clay Scott and Gary Holcomb, 25.26, $900. 4. Seth Mielke and Cade White, 26.19, $660. 5. Robert Hernandez and Seth Mielke, 26.74, $330.
#8.5 Roping: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Dalton Walker III and Billy Kissack, 7.5, $180.
Average: 1. Travis Smith and Caden Grisedale, 31.11, $830. 2. Dalton Walker III and Trevor Gonzales, 32.55, $500. 3. Adrian Macias Jr. and Adrian Macias, 38.45, $330.
Trailer Awarded Sept. 23; Saddles Awarded Sept. 24
SANGER, CALIF. – Pacific Coast Shootouts had a great two days of roping September 23-24 at the S Bar J Arena in Sanger. The turnout was great, with high money saddles awarded to Gary Holcomb, #3 roper; Whitney Mitchell, #4; and Kevin Dias, #4.5-#5 roper. High money #5.5 and over roper was Spencer Mitchell, winning $1,000 cash.
Buckles were awarded to first through fifth place in the average of the #8.5 Pick One/Draw One on Saturday.
Results of the ropings follow with payoffs per team:
SAT., SEPTEMBER 23
#10.5 HDCP DOWN P/D: 3 for $60
1st go: 1. Ryan Wood and Brian Ellison, 6.96, $720. 2. Pam Wilken and Steve Simons, 7.09, $440. 3. Ryan Wood and Donald Ornellas, 7.2 $290.
Average: 1. Ryan Wood and Steve O’Bar, 22.78, $4,170. 2. Clay Scott and Kevin Pascoe, 27.1, $2,610. 3. Brandon Thomson and Carl Wilken, 27.17, $1,960. 4. Sandy Perez and Kevin Dias, 27.45, $1,430. 5. Breanna Blaswich and Steve O’Bar, 28.02, $1,170. 6. Karen Dias and Donald Ornellas, 28.54, $1,040. 7. Ryan Wood and Kevin Dias, 28.56, $650.
#8.5 P/D: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Justin Dahlem and Cory Carvalho, 8.14, $380. 2. Dustie Christensen and Adam Simmons, 8.18, $230. 3. Frank Black and Steve O’Bar, 8.93, $160.
Average (1st through 5th in the average received buckles): 1. Tony Jungk and Kevin Pascoe, 29.03, $2,490. 2. Reagan Amador and Manuel Enriquez, 29.83, $1,520. 3. Bill Oglesby and Steve O’Bar, 30.31, $1,110. 4. Justin Dahlem and Hector Uribe, 30.44, $830. 5. Scott Adair and Aiden Amador, 32.42, $550. 6. Whitney Mitchell and Aaron Bressoud, 32.44, $410.
Sun., September 24
#13.5 Hdcp Down: 4 for $75
1st go: 1. Adrian Macias and Chase Helton, 6.6, $140.
Average: 1. Karen Dias and Kevin Dias, 26.73, $1,230.
#11.5 Hdcp: 4 for $75
1st go: 1. Adam Silveira and Spencer Mitchell, 7.77, $170.
Average: 1. Whitney Mitchell and Spencer Mitchell, 54.52, $1,510.
#10.5 Roping: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Karen Dias and Kevin Dias, 8.84, $120.
Average: 1. Ernie Cardoza and Kevin Dias, 34.94, $540. 2. Adrian Macias and Kevin Dias, 35.17, $330. 3. Brittany Sheldon and Kevin Dias, 35.58, $220.
#9.5 Roping: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Daniel Alviso and Adrian Macias, 7.29, $150.
Average: 1. Karen Dias and Steve O’Bar, 28.32, $680. 2. Brittany Sheldon and Kevin Pascoe, 33.96, $410. 3. Brittany Sheldon and Kevin Dias, 35.03, $270.
#8.5 Roping: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Daniel Alviso and Manuel Enriquez, 7.54, $160.
Average: 1. Adrian Macias Jr. and Gary Holcomb, 34.64, $730. 2. Jim Yarbrough and Steve O’Bar, 43.14, $440. 3. Ernie Cardoza and Jeannie Cardoza, 43.34, $290.
Ariat World Series of Team Roping Shatters Event Record with $18,025,500 Cash Payout at 17th Finale in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The Ariat World Series of Team Roping concluded nine record-breaking days of competition, running December 9-17 at the South Point Hotel, Arena, Equestrian Center and Exhibit Hall, paying team ropers from all walks of life an unprecedented $18 million.
This, the 17th rendition of The Finale, began with the Riata Buckle Open to the World and worked its way down to the novice ropers in the #7 Yeti Finale.
For the past decade, catering to the recreational team roper, the Ariat WSTR Finale cash payout has grown steadily by a $1 million per year, at $14 million in the 14th year, $15 million in the 15th and last year $16 million during the 16th Finale. In 2023, the payout shot past all predictions and expectations, increasing $2 million and setting the new bar at more than $18 million.
“Qualification events have been very strong all year so I felt confident that the Finale would surpass $17M but when I totaled up the final numbers on the final day, my hands were literally shaking” said Connie Gentry, President of the Western Sports Group division of Equine Network. “I added and re-added; but I guess since the 2020 event was cancelled because of COVID, it fits that 18 years later we hit $18M.”
The 2023 Ariat WSTR Finale set more records than ever before. The roper attendance was a monumental 4400 ropers making up 5894 teams, and this high roper participation was reflected in the individual division payouts with five ropings paying out over $1 million and three divisions paying out over $2 million apiece.
The highpoint of the week was the incredible $2,651,800 payout in the #9.5 Ariat Finale, which paid the winning team $400,000 plus H Holden Custom Bronzes, Cactus Saddles, Yeti Coolers, Gist Buckles, Mule Deer Foundation Rifles, Ariat apparel, and many more prizes. The son and father duo of Lorenzo and Antonio Carbajal (respectively) from Arizona captured the title by roping four steers in 31.31 seconds. Lorenzo is one of only two ropers in 17 years to win two Finale ropings, but the first in history to win the same roping twice. He won this same division in 2018, and while he was heading for his father this time around, Lorenzo was heeling during the prior win. Adding to the emotion of the story, Antonio was heeling on the same horse that Lorenzo rode in 2018. Although no horse’s earnings records have been officially kept until recently, it is safe to say the Carbajals’ heel horse is in contention for the winningest heel horse in WSTR history.
To put on an event of this magnitude, quality roping cattle are of highest priority, and it took nearly 1,000 head of horned cattle running in three arenas simultaneously to accommodate all of the Finale contestants and an additional 1000 head for the outdoor events. Even with these large turnouts, most ropers were done in time to enjoy the nightly NFR performances or have an early dinner at one of the South Point restaurants.
The partnership between the South Point and the Ariat World Series of Team Roping evolved over the years to include what is now one of the top Western trade shows and shopping experiences in town. From the main concourse of the arena through the entire exhibit hall space, the South Point hosts thousands of vendors ranging from Western boutiques, art, toys, gifts and furniture, to roping dummies, Cactus and Fast Back Ropes, and custom-shaped Resistol Hats.
“Attendance was incredible this year,” said Steve Stallworth, General Manager of the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center. “230,000 people went up the escalators into the arena and trade show this year. Compared to the same days last year, we were sometimes up 10,000 people. Whatever everyone is doing in the roping and Western world is dang sure working!”
The 2022-2023 CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Cody Johnson not only graced the Finale crowds by singing the National Anthem twice, but he also took home a check in the Yeti #10.5 and #7 Finales.
Thousands of amateur team ropers were handed checks over the nine days of competition, lives were changed, champagne was poured, and lasting memories were made by recreational ropers from many walks of life who filled their pockets—already looking forward to once again qualifying for the Ariat WSTR Finale XVIII in Las Vegas, Dec 7-15, 2024.
About the WSTR: For the past 18 seasons World Series of Team Roping has strived to provide personal service to a small but influential group of ropers who share our philosophy of easier, smaller and richer ropings. It is our goal to continue improving our service to this elite group. For more information on the WSTR or to become a member visit WSTRoping.com. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/WorldSeriesOfTeamRoping and @wstroping on Instagram.
Ariat WSTR Finale XVII
Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 9-17, 2023, South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, top 10 average winners Finale divisions; for complete results visit WSTRoping.com
Riata Buckle Open
1. Bubba Buckaloo and Nicky Northcott, 43.06, $106,000. 2. Brenten Hall and Cooper Freeman, 43.39, $75,000. 3. Cutter Machado and Dalton Pearce, 43.88, $57,000. 4. Garrett Tonozzi and Clay Futrell, 45.06, $42,000. 5. Cody Snow and Jade Corkill, 45.17, $21,000.
#14.5 Ariat Finale
1. Casey Lambert and Twister Smith, 28.73, $175,000. 2. Cole Eiguren and Matt Funk, 29.02, $135,000. 3. Kyle Esparza and Bruce Reidhead, 29.78, $95,000. 4/5. Wyatt Christensen and Jade Willis; Brian Gregg and Eric Williams, 29.81, $67,000. 6. Jason Handy and Ryan Powell, 29.84, $52,000. 7. Koby Ziemmer and Rocky Dallyn, 30.39, $44,000. 8. Swade Olsen and Jared Fillmore, 31.32, $40,000. 9. Bode Baize and Corban Livingston, 31.66, $35,000. 10. Jody Stubbs an Wayne D. Folmer, 32.11, $32,000.
#13.5 Fay Ranches Finale
1. Daylan Frost and Brendon Frost, 28.86, $222,000. 2. Murray G. Linthicum and Rocky Dallyn 31.12, $170,000. 3. Oliver Oliveros and Ryan Mayfield, 31.72, $120. 4. Cole Surls and Tyler Strickland, 31.97, $90,000. 5. Allen Riney and Matt Amerman, 32.21, $80.000. 6. Matt Owens and Kyle Lawrence, 32.33. $65,000. 7. Taylor Rossenbach and Tucker White, 32.75, $55,000. 8. Wyatt Kent and Jacob Auza, 32.84, $50,000. 9. Travis R. Bard and Rube Woolsey, 32.88, $45,000. 10. Chris Fleet and John Terrell, 33.01, $40,000.
#12.5 Ariat Finale
1. Trevor Nowlin and Trey Nowlin, 28.79, $272,000. 2/3 Cole Surls and Tucker Muskrat; Katlin Copp and Jake Cripps, 31.62, $179,000. 4. David Windon and Chance Clipper, 31.86, $110,000. 5. Kyle Dalgliesh and Clint Hiebert, 32.01, $99,000. 6. Twister Smith and Cort Smith, 32.78, $84,000. 7. Joel Lopez and Cruz Valenzuela, 32.93, $72,000. 8. Coleman Simmons and Travis Brown, 32.98, $61,000. 9. Ace Peterson and Tayrell Todd, 33.37, $54,000. 10. Ryan Bettencourt and Layton Oswald, 33.39, $48,000.
#11.5 Equine Hemp Solutions Finale
1. Kirby Hill and Bradley Ball, 30.82, $303,000. 2/3. Buddy Bledsoe and Michael Delaney; Buddy Darnell and Tee Cee Wills, 32.24, $199,500. 4. Joel Fuchs and Seth Fuchs, 32.29, $123,000. 5. Mike McLean and Mark Carlisle, 32.7, $110,000. 6. Cody Graham and Sean Kirk Thomas, 32.94, $95,000. 7. Josh Johnson and Dustin W. Noblitt, 33.31, $82,000. 8/9. Rusty Shaw and Zack Summerall; Afton Vititow and Todd Jaggers, 33.34, $64,500. 10. Shayne Sampson and Will Mitchell, 33.5, $55,000.
#10.5 Yeti Finale
1. Witt Crowser and Rio Nutter, 34.74, $342,000. 2. Karson Stephens and Gatz Michael, 35.72, $265,000. 3/4. Chad James Smith and Mark Collins; Cora Ann Borman and Jake Howe, 35.94, $163,000. 5. Jared Cox and Cass Gebbers, 36.28, $124,000. 6. Randy Holcomb and Wesley Holcomb, 36.54, $108. 7. Juan Gerardo Martinez and Colton iller, 36.61, $93,000. 8. Brock Herman and Todd Snodgrass, 36.65, $77,000. 9. Jerry Short and Mark Keimig, 36.75, $64,000. 10. Shannon Matheson and Ken Matheson, 36.85, $60,000.
#9.5 Ariat Finale
1. Lorenzo Carbajal and Antonio Carbajal, 31.31, $400,000. 2. Wyatt Reid and Will Rector, 36.71, $308,000. 3. Jeremy Wachs and Jasper Winn, 37.55, $217,000. 4. Rhylan Roundy and Hayden Roundy, 38.18, $162,000. 5. Jay Rueter and Tom Bridges, 39.08, $145,000. 6. Connor Hanna and Brad Booth, 39.9, $118,000. 7. Tyler Brooks and Matt Watt, 40.25, $100,000. 8. David Carrillo and Leon Mounyo, 40.43, $90,000. 9. Saula Delgado and Beto Lechuga, 41.3, $82,000. 10. Lelan Fountain and Tristan Wright, 41.33, $72,000.
#8.5 Apex Finale
1. Charlie Robbins and Billy Resor, 35.27, $320,000. 2. John Kuban and Casey Wood, 35.4, $247,000. 3. Nick McClelland and Tony Sandoval, 36.33, $174,000. 4. Bob Richardson and David Rose, 37.4, $130,000. 5. Cody McNaney and Dillon McNaney, 39.46, $116,000. 6. Brenda Cropper and Riley Wanlass, 39.48, $94,000. 7. Tony McDaniel and Roy Haught, 40.51, $80,000. 8. Alejandro Munoz and Javier Delgado, 40.83, $72,000. 9. Wayne Herron and Dan Powell, 41.89, $65,000. 10. Jose Cuellar and Jose Hernandez, 42.06, $58,000.
#7 Yeti Finale
1. Laurie Blickenstaff and Michael Bounds, 37.61, $174,000. 2. JT Tsosie and Charleston Claw, 44.25, $135,000. 3. Ron Voss and Mark Crawford, 46.75, $95,000. 4. Laura Pikop and Johnnie Phillips, 48.09, $71,000. 5. Jarrett Webb DC and Lynne Faust, 50.44, $63,000. 6. Carollann Romo and Ben Scott, 52.83, $51,000. 7. Miguel Corral and Ivan Quezada, 53.89, $43,000. 8. Dillon Crumpler and Shawn Browning, 57.4, $40,000. 9. Marqus Fisher and Donald Richard, 64.46, $36,000. 10. Justin Ince and Dustin Maness, 35.68 on 3, $32,000.
#15.5 Priefert
1. Devon McDaniel and Tyler Whitlow, 26.25, $33,790. 2. Clay McNichol and Denim Ross, 28.07, $25,340. 3. Kyon Kreutzer and Kory Bramwell, 28.42, $18,300. 4. Hagen Paterson and TJ Bowler, 28.71, $15,490. 5. Clay Elkington and Cody Burnside, 28.85, $12,670. 6. Roan Oldfield and Belden Cox, 28.95, $9,860. 7. Thomas Braman and Brock Hanson, 29.11, $8,450. 8. Damian Padilla Jr. and Michael Eugenio Calmelat, 29.15, $7,040. 9. Jaxon Hill and Tripp Johnson, 29.59, $5,630. 10. Jake Brown and Kyle R. Crick, 29.77, $4,230.
#13.5 Bloomer Qual.
1. Jason Foegelle and Troy Luevanos, 28.41, $52,660. 2. Chad Cherry and Pake Stamper, 29.96, $40,690. 3. Carlos Flores and Edgar Villegas Jr., 30.14, $28,720. 4. Ken Winn and Clint Robinson, 30.16, $21,540. 5. Karson Stephens and Dane Reed, 30.68, $19,150. 6. Levi Silva and Barry Gentry, 30.82, $16,760. 7. Bobby Baize and Corban Livingston, 30.99, $14,360. 8. Jake D. Cooper and Guy Chomistek, 31.09, $11,970. 9. Steven Barnett and Cody Tew, 31.17, $9,570. 10. Buckshot Patterson and Romeo Moreno, 31.23, $9,570.
#12.5 Bloomer Qual.
1. Shane McCune and Clay Burnham, 27.38, $58,010. 2. Lance Horner and Britt Williams, 29.85, $44,830. 3/4. Morgan Holmes and Ty Chancey; Lance Mudd and Joe Rion, 30.69, $27,686. 5. Aaron Bond and Tyler Pearson, 31.16, $21,090. 6. Shane Paschal and Lance Broesche, 31.84, $18,460. 7. Martin Wall and Corban Livingston, 31.87, $15,820. 8. Omar Ruiz and Justin C. Vallejo, 31.92, $13,180. 9. Jerry Fonseca and Diego Ibarra, 31.98, $10,550. 10. Paul Bonnett and Rocky Dallyn, 32.26, $10,550.
#11.5 Gist Key Card
1. Joel Fuchs and Seth Fuchs, 30.87, $67,770. 2. Jordan Outlaw and Jace Outlaw, 32.66, $52,370. 3. Jayme Marcrum and Brice Stafford, 32.8, $36,960. 4. Clarence T. Sanchez and Milnor Lucro, 33.73, $27,720. 5. Phil Burris and Chase Massengill, 33.91, $24,540. 6. Ryan Bettencourt and Lane Wheeler, 33.94, $21,560. 7. Wesley Baird and Jimmie Stanzel, 33.99, $18,480. 8. Kevin Pierce and Justin Saulters, 34.04, $15,400. 9. Juan Barrera and Johnny East, 34.06, $12,320. 10. Rhett Jordan and Dylan Nelson, 35.27, $12,320.
#10.5 Roping.com Key Card
1. Jamie Mitchell and Ron C. Johnson, 31.69, $73,970. 2. Jake Rita and Robert Rita, 31.91, $57,160. 3. Kelvin Rion and Zachary McAlister, 32.23, $40,350. 4. Gabe Volf and Jose Cuevas, 32.9, $30,260. 5. Witt Crowser and Rio Nutter, 34.64, $26,900. 6. Jake Leach and Bryan Caldwell, 35.66, $23,540. 7. Jared Sikorski and Seth Morgan, 36.89, $20,170. 8. Blake Beck and Rhett Nebeker, 37.12, $16,810. 9. Derrick Romney and Rex Hawkins, 37.33, $13,450. 10. Byron Lenox and Shannon Rodell, 37.64, $10,090.
#8.5 US Roper Key Card
1. Alfonso Macias and Eric Guevara, 36.19, $53,540. 2. 2. Cody Kinard and Russell Holden, 37.24, $37,060. 3. Jubal Williamson and Billy Resor, 41.07, $28,830. 4. Jordan L. Muncy and Lucas Hogue, 41.94, $22,650. 5. Juan Pina and Jose Pepe Briseno Solorzano, 42.21, $18,530. 6. Pete Garza and Tony Bernard, 43.4, $14,410. 7. Jeff Strnadel and Bubba Fritsch, 43.78, $12,360. 8. Vince Baker and Billy Ray Williams, 44.8, $10,300. 9. Ethen Hager and Clay Applewhite, 46.29, $8,240.
Daphne VanStavern
California ACTRA Secretary
PASO ROBLES, CALIF. – Two California Custom Trailer & Powersports Honda Rancher quads, 14 Scott Thomas saddles, 18 Skyline Vaquero buckles and a host of other great prizes were awarded September 27 - October 1 at the California ACTRA Chapter Finals at the Paso Robles Event Center.
Other awards included RopeSmart dally wraps, Professional’s Choice storm blankets, hay bags and rope bags, Skyline Silversmiths knives and headstalls, Wrangler gift cards, Yeti tumblers, Skyline stirrups with silver and Cactus/FastBack rope sponsorships.
The $20,000 added money also included $2,000 added money in the Open, donated by Bradley Builders.
Our week in Paso Robles at the California Custom Trailers and Powersports California American Cowboys Team Roping Association’s State Finals was incredible! With close to 2,500 teams, and ropers from all over the state, we were able to payback 96% of fees in cash and prizes to our members. We prepare and plan all year to be able to produce this roping and we are proud to offer such a quality event to the ropers of California.
Marcey Chaves and Jeff Fontes were the champions of the Super 7 and were awarded the Cal Custom Quads. Another huge winner was Kelton Martinez, who took home championship saddles in the #5.5 and the #4 ropings, the Cactus/Fastback rope sponsorship and just under $10,000! High money winner of the Finals was Colton White, who took home $11,625 and Jeff Fontes was close behind pocketing $10,205 in addition to that Honda quad. We love getting to award this kind of big money and prizes to our members.
One of our favorite stories of the week happened during the awards presentation for the Jim Hanner Century Roping. After Ed Cohn and Spencer Mitchell received their championship saddles, JW Brewen and Ronnye Garcia came up to receive their reserve champion buckles. Ronnye immediately handed his buckle to Billie Hanner (Jim’s wife). Billie was deeply touched and many tears were shed. Billie will cherish the buckle and it was a moment that meant so much for a man who was such a big part of ACTRA. We thank Jim’s family and friends for sponsoring all of the awards for a roping that will continue to be named in his honor.
With a roping this size, the logistics of moving everyone in and out can be a challenge. One major improvement came with the decision to leave our RV and stall reservations to the team at EZ Stall. We were extremely impressed with them and know everyone appreciated the organization to the stall and RV process that their app provided.
Our week in Paso was filled with lots of roping as well as time to stop and visit with old friends. Our banquet started with a wine tasting sponsored by the Paso Robles Events Center. We loved how it brought members together for some fun and reminiscing while we watched the short round of the Super 7 Roping.
The live and silent auction at our banquet raised $5,900 for our Catastrophe Fund. Being able to help when a member is in need is something that we’re grateful to be able to do. We also handed out $50,000 in awards to our year-end winners and had some fun on the dance floor.
The dummy ropers were out in full force on Saturday morning. The kids are tough and work hard for their buckles.Congratulations to Chet Mielke, Ryle Christensen, Waylon Babshoff, and Ryder Holliday for winning new Skyline buckles.
Curtis Jensen with Bullseye Imaging was onsite capturing memories for us all week. If you missed seeing your pictures in Paso, they are posted on Curtis’ website and can still be purchased: bullseyeimaging.zenfolio.com
Paso Robles Events Center maintains an immaculate facility and we are fortunate that they allow us to produce our Finals there. Their staff makes us feel so welcome. We enjoyed the great vendors for our shopping pleasure and thank all of our members for doing such a good job of respecting the staff and facility.
This event isn’t possible without a team working hard behind the scenes. Our secretaries, announcers and flaggers are the best in the business.We thank them for their tireless efforts. The cattle were exceptional and we thank Steve and Sarah Simons with S Bar J Cattle and their crew for giving everyone a fair chance to compete all week. The directors of this association are volunteers and work tirelessly to make everything run smoothly. They showed up early, labeled stall and RV spots, sponsored awards, helped with parking, worked in the arena ALL week, manned the ACTRA booth, as well as many other tasks. This organization wouldn’t run without them and we owe them all a huge nod of appreciation!
Last, but certainly not least, we would like to thank the team ropers in California for continuing to support this non-profit association. We have great pride in continuing the western way of life and offering the place “Where Families Come to Rope!”
Results follow and payoffs are per man:
Wednesday, Sept. 27
#8.5: 4 for $100
1st go: 1. Blake VanStavern and Lane Wheeler, 6.91, $450. 2. Vince Nino and Jake Bourdet, 6.93, $350. 3. Eli Green and Lane Wheeler, 7.24, $200.
Short go: Ryan Bettencourt and Lane Wheeler, 7.17, $300.
Average: 1. Eli Green and Lane Wheeler, 30.22, $2,335. 2. Elijah Soto and Tucker Donlon, 30.53, $1,975. 3. Keith Johnson and Danny Leslie, 30.90, $1,610. 4. Derrek Hee and Ryan White, 33.01, $1,255. 5. Vince Nino and Jake Bourdet, 33.07, $895. 6. Hank Brown and Monty Joe Petska, 33.17, $540. 7. Andy Holcomb and Colton White, 34.00, $360.
Open Roping: 5 for $200
1st go: 1. Cutter Machado and Wyatt Cox, 5.95, $450. 2. Cutter Machado and Dalton Pearce, 6.25, $350. 3. Cutter Machado and Jason Johe, 6.32, $200.
Short go: Lane Karney and Monty Jo Petska, 5.52, $400.
Average: 1. Cutter Machado and Jason Johe, 32.65, $2,520. 2. Lane Lowry and Wyatt Cox, 34.71, $2,100. 3. Layton Oswald and Stoney Boy Joseph, 35.59, $1,680. 4. Layton Oswald and Andy Holcomb, 35.74, $1,260. 5. Cody Mora and Jason Johe, 38.46, $840.
Thursday, Sept. 28
#10.5 Hdcp Up/Down: 4 for $100
1st go: 1. Tyler Jones and Gavin Cardoza, 5.60, $450. 2. Lane Karney and Danny Leslie, 5.78, $350. 3. Chase Helton and Spencer Mitchell, 5.93, $200.
Short go: Doyle Hoskins and Tucker Alexander, 7.41, $300.
Average: 1. Blake VanStavern and Billy Jay Aviles, 23.93, $2,755. 2. Tyson Perez and Colton White, 25.62, $2,330. 3. Lane Lowry and CJ DeForest, 25.90, $1,905. 4. Ross Rivera and Colton White, 26.15, $1,485. 5. Ryan Bettencourt and Layton Oswald, 26.29, $1,060. 6. Colt Piazza and Spencer Mitchell, 27.50, $635. 7. Doyle Hoskins and CJ DeForest, 27.83, $425.
Jim Hanner Century #8 Hdcp: 4 for $75
1st go: 1. Scott Perez and Monty Joe Petska, 6.70, $300. 2. Mike Christensen and Cliff Garrison, 7.12, $200. 3. Billy Butler and Daniel Green, 7.17, $100.
Short go: J.W. Brewen and Nolan Twisselman, 6.72, $250.
Average: 1. Ed Cohn and Spencer Mitchell, 33.52, $1,575. 2. J.W. Brewen and Ronnie Garcia, 34.02, $1,300. 3. Darrick Hoskins and Gary Ford, 35.06, $1,030. 4. Mike Christensen and Frank Perez, 35.80, $760. 5. Derrek Hee and Cliff Garrison, 36.96, $490. 6. Cody Mora and Ronnie Garcia, 37.62, $270.
Mixed #8 Hdcp: 4 for $60
1st go: 1. Stacey Brooks and Stoney Boy Joseph, 6.76, $300. 2. Kendall Patterson and Trey White, 6.94, $200. 3. Alison Grantham and Rob Donlon, 7.01, $100.
Short go: Dustie Christensen and Mike Christensen, 7.38, $250.
Average: 1. Abilene Chavez and Monty Joe Petska, 28.57, $1,610. 2. Sadie Grant and Colton White, 30.77, $1,365. 3. Jessica Cardoza and Gavin Cardoza, 31.26, $1,115. 4. Dustie Christensen and Mike Christensen, 31.37, $870. 5. Veronica Chavez and Scott Perez, 31.58, $620. 6. Ali Bilkey and Chance Machado, 31.71, $370. 7. Reagan Amador and Spencer Mitchell, 32.39, $250.
Friday, Sept. 29
Super #7 Hdcp Down: 5 for $150
1st go: 1. Royce Brown and Chance Machado, 6.59, $1,000. 2. Max Loya and Ryan Wheatley, 6.85, $800. 3. Kashlyn Martinez and Spencer Mitchell, 6.88, $600. 4. Zane Denio and Matt Schieltz, 6.96, $400.
Short go: 1. HP Evetts and Trey Camarillo, 7.72, $600.
Average: 1. Marcey Chaves and Jeff Fontes, 42.23, $7,540. 2. Dustie Christensen and Paul Mullins, 42.62, $5,820. 3. Trey Camarillo and Carl Wilken, 45.02, $4,110. 4. Abilene Chavez and Blake VanStavern, 45.22, $3,080. 5. McKenna Wood and Ryan Wheatley, 46.56, $2,740. 6. Mike Redfeairn and Tony Lee Boggs, 46.78, $2,400. 7. Bart Bonfantini and Lyle Harvey 46.85, $2,055. 8. Sadie Mullins and Paul Mullins, 47.12, $1,710. 9. Sarah Brewen and Jeremy Pinheiro, 47.32, $1,370. 10. Tyler Jones and Levi Segura, 48.84, $1,370. 11. Jesica Cardoza and Luke Cardoza, 48.90, $1,025. 12. Sutton Mang and Mike Fontes, 49.79, $1,025.
All Girl Hdcp: 3 for $50
1st go: 1. McKenna Wood and Abilene Chavez, 7.25, $300. 2. Karen Dias and Rikki Perezchica, 7.66, $200. 3. Miley Monighetti and Khloe Lombardo, 7.81, $100.
Short go: Sarah Brewen and Chelsey Bushnell, 12.79, $250.
Average: 1. Shelby Stone and Sophia Fowler, 20.49, $1,390. 2. Jamie Fontes and Lacy Bourdet, 21.87, $1,175. 3. Georgia Lynn lockett and Lacy Bourdet, 26.13, $960. 4. Dina Cupit and Kylie Carter, 27.98, $750. 5. Kellie Mackin and Tammy White, 28.07, $535. 6. Reagan Amador and Zoe Ekk, 28.12, $320. 7. Sadie Mullins and Wendy Frazier, 31.21, $215.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
#5.5: 4 for $60
1st go: 1. CR Clint Scott and Sammy Habib Jr, 6.28, $500. 2. Stacey Brooks and Eli Green, 6.71, $400. 3. Kelton Martinez and Jeremy Pinheiro, 6.80, $300. 4. Marc Johnson and Caleb Johnson, 6.88, $200.
Average: 1. Kelton Martinez and Jeremy Pinheiro, 31.55, $4,100. 2. Justin Burgess and Chris Burgess, 32.45, $3,075. 3. Nathan Wohld and Eli Green, 33.55, $2,460. 4. Scott Jones and Gavin Eaton, 33.85, $1,850. 5. Miley Monighetti and Jeff Fontes, 34.16, $1,640. 6. Wyatt Bourdet and Royce Brown, 35.13, $1,430. 7. Jamie Fontes and Colton White, 36.03, $1,230. 8. Kelton Martinez and Jeff Fontes, 36.25, $1,025. 9. Shelby Stone and Hunter Lowry, 36.34, $820. 10. Kashlyn Martinez and Bobby Roberts, 36.50, $820. 11. Georgia Lynn Lockett and Cliff Garrison, 36.57, $615. 12. Paden Soto and Camren Boyce, 37.00, $615. 13. Alyssa Gasper and Tim Gaither, 37.03, $410. 14. Sarah Brewen and Alison Grantham, 37.13, $410.
#3 Pick Or Draw: 4 for $60
1st go: 1. Dawsyn Ozcoidi and Blevins Lockett, 6.94, $450. 2. Kelton Martinez and Royce Brown, 7.01, $350. 3. Bileigh Billy Jernigan and Kelby Jernigan, 7.44, $200.
Short go: Miley Monighetti and Cash Filipponi, 9.35, $200.
Average: 1. Braylie Grant and Royce Brown, 38.36, $2,120. 2. Annie Ney and Trevor Sherbo, 45.81, $1,900. 3. Miley Monighetti and Cash Filipponi, 51.65, $1,670. 4. Eric Redberg and Alfredo Veliz, 57.38, $1,450. 5. Kellie Mackin and George Porter, 58.51, $1,230. 6. Melissa Bramhall and Joe Roth, 58.64, $1,000. 7. Angel Gonzalez and David Castrejon, 59.46, $780. 8. Peaches MacKenzie Pellin and Josef Dean Willingham, 60.88, $560. 9. Mathew Ryan Norman and Colton Boos, 25.30 on 3, $335. 10. Karen Fontes and Frank Roth, 32.17 on 3, $210.
Sunday, October 1
#4 Pick Or Draw: 4 for $60
1st go: 1. Dylan Fleming and Adrian Cervantes Jr, 7.07, $450. 2. Wyatt Bourdet and Kelton Martinez, 7.26, $350. 3. Cody Wiseman and Luke Stamper, 7.44, $200. 4. Shayla Lockett and Gavin Eaton, 7.46, $100.
Short go: Noah Cervantes Jr and Colter Mora, 8.49, $250.
Average: 1. Kelton Martinez and Colton White, 35.73, $3,630. 2. Kashlyn Martinez and Ross Rivera, 37.74, $2,800. 3. Karter Bradley and Erik Bettencourt, 39.37, $1,980. 4. Trey White and Karsyn Patterson, 39.67, $1,490. 5. Westin Aviles and Caleb Johnson, 39.87, $1,320. 6. Sutton Lockett and Gus Hafenfield, 41.20, $1,155. 7. Mike Bettencourt and Erik Bettencourt, 42.07, $990. 8. Kashlyn Martinez and Colton White, 42.30, $825. 9. Sarah Brewen and Royce Brown, 42.90, $660. 10. Ethan Strassburger and Randon Rivera, 43.15, $660. 11. Annie Ney and Buck Baca, 43.41, $495. 12. Mike Bettencourt and George Dellis, 46.83, $495.
