by Sheila Totten
The Littrell clan of Circle 13 Rodeo Company put on a great two day event at Circle 13 on July 14th and 15th.Quite a few of us camped out there overnight and we had a great time. Melissa Perez and I had the grills running while we cooked up several types of chicken, a venison roast, sweet corn and more. Just a real fun time. Then it was breakfast tacos on Sunday morning and left overs for lunch. There will be two more of these sleep over events so come on down and join the fun.
The event rodeo clown was Mike Russell and he always keeps all of us laughing. His son Dusty did a Jr bull riding exhibition and this boy has talent. He might have come down early but our bull (CWR Bucking Bulls) Blue Norther was a good match for Dusty. as Blue took two big leaps out of the chute with lots of rear and drop, high kicking and a twist. Dusty was happy and watch out for him. This is a future World Champion. He’s got heart. I can see in Dusty just what I saw when I watched Chris Shivers in High School competition; and I imagine just what Clarissa Hedeman saw in her youngest son Tuff at the same age.Dusty's older brother Josh rides and when not riding judges.
The bull pen was loaded with talent and although the extreme heat kept some of the bulls,mostly those who were darker colored, from performing their normal trips even the bad trips were not bad enough for reride options.Seems the white or mostly white bulls fare much better in the type of heat we have had.
The first of the competition riders to come out was Matt Littrell aboard Circle 13’s 180 Beavis who took one leap out then faked left, faked right and kept changing direction as he hop, skipped and jumped across the arena. Matt came down hard on the dismount, hurting his wrist but he scored 74 and was second in the round.
The judge for the event were Johnny Bird and Shane Adams.
JM Cox drew Circle 13’s Buzzard Bait who exploded out and had JM in the dirt on the third leap. It looked like Jessie Perez was going to make a good ride aboard another good Circle 13 bull, White Demon when the bull pulled Jessie down in front causing Jessie to slap the bull. I spoke with Matt Littrell and he told me it was not his wrist that he injured but his shoulder. A true cowboy, Matt said” It kind of pushed my shoulder out of socket but its all right now.” Ouch! That’s some kind of pain but that’s some kind of cowboy.
Circle 13 had its eliminators out as 14K Golddigger bucked Mathew White off. Brent Sisco was next on Circle 13’s A10 Rimshot who walked out of the chute then faked left and faked right with energy to get Brent down early. This is one mean bull!
Altus Dieterlen drew CWR’s TN Two Hawks who didn’t have his normal trip but bucked in a wide circle to the left then faked right and left. Altus, who finished fourth in the round scored 65, ending Two Hawks’ unridden streak. The #1 rider in the ABA, former PBR Finals qualifier Shawn Turner drew Marv Littrell’s 49% Marvelous Marv who took one leap straight out before spinning to the right. He jumped out of the spin then faked left. Shawn scored 80 to lead the round. I am glad to say Corey Bailey is ok after his wreck aboard Copenhagen Drifter who exploded out with lots of rear and drop and high kicks. Drifter threw Corey into the chute gate as he bucked him off.
During intermission there was a banana eating contest and barrel racing.
The action resumed with Buck Friskillo aboard CWR’s Cat Five Hurricane who power bucked straight before reversing to the left. Buck scored 64 while finishing fifth in the long go.
Colby Criswell lost hold when Circle 13’s 54 Super Dave jumped out of a fast right spin. Circle 13’s Boo didn’t have his usual trip as he made a wide circle to the left with no kick to it but Zach Jackson stayed centered to score 70 and finish third in the round. Circle 13’s White Knight exploded out then faked left and reversed right to set Jarrett Melton down early. The next rider was Matt McCarley aboard Rafter C’s Macho Man who took one huge leap forward then faked right as matt hit the dirt. Kevin Ables was the final rider in the long go aboard Circle 13’s EG Get You Some who took one leap out with a high kick before turning back to the right close to the chutes to get Kevin off.
Altus Dieterlen was unable to ride in the short go as his knee was injured when he dismounted Two Hawks. Mathew McCarley was drawn back to take Altus’ place.
Zack Jackson who also rides for UT Martin was the first one out. He drew Rafter C’s Krazy Kat who had lots of kick as he took one leap out then one spin to the right before reversing and bucking straight left. Zack came down before the buzzer but finished third with his long go score of 70. Circle 13’s Full House came out with a vengeance as he took two huge leaps forward with lots of power and high kicking to set Matt McCarley down early. Shawn Turner was given the option of a reride when Denmark Biggs faked left then faked right before turning back right and stopping then went back to bucking left. Shawn scored 72 and kept the score giving him 152 on two. Rafter C’s Spin To Win hipped himself as he bucked with no kicks but managed to unseat Buck Friskillo early. The bull was scheduled to buck on Sunday also but Guy said he was hurt and at his age it was time for him to retire to breeding. Buck finished fourth with his score of 64 on Cat Five Hurricane. It just wasn’t Matt Littrell’s night as Rafter C’s Intimidator bucked in the chute and matt had to be pulled out twice. Another cowboy would have called for a reride but not Matt. Even with the bull hurting Matt’s leg, Matt was determined to get out on him. Finally he did but got yanked forward and slapped the bull. Matt was second with his score of 74 from the long go.
After the event we headed back up to the campsites for a fun night of good food and good company.
On Sunday Dusty Russell did his exhibition on CWR’s MM’s TN Twister who took one leap out then a right spin with lots of kick then jumped out of the spin and bucked left throwing in a belly roll. Dusty hung on and he actually had the high score though not a carded rider as the judges (Josh Russell and Johnny Byrd) scored him at 80.
It was great to see Wes Cryer there. Wes was the first one to ever mount our first two bulls TN Tornado and Dairy Queen Bob-O. Wes is a good rider and also like Matt and Brent can double as a bullfighter. Wes drew Boo, who took 4 leaps straight before turning right and nearly came through the fence, I didn’t have a day sheet so if I mess up a name or two maybe the riders will forgive me. Bear Creek’s Shorty B was not his usual self though he bucked Blake Climor off as he took one jump forward then took one spin to the left. It was a bulls’ day as even Ronnie Maness came down early. The first qualified ride was J.M. Cox aboard 49% Marvelous Marv who loped out, bucking straight to the left, turned back right in a straight line then reversed straight left. JM scored 75 for second place in the long go. Next to go was Altus Dieterlen aboard CWR’s Two Hawks who bucked while kicking straight left then faked right then faked left. Altus scored 67 and was sixth in the round. A lot of the riders who made it here f or Sunday had been at the Gulfport, MS PBR event on Saturday night so you know they had to be tired. Tye Allen finished fourth down there but only made it to 7.98 on the official time clock on Circle 13’s White Knight..
Corey Bailey scored 80 on P1 Prince Albert, another great Circle 13 bull to lead the long go. Although he bucked straight left all the way to the left fencing Prince Albert was a handful as he power bucked. This bull is always exciting.
Matthew McCarley drew 54 Super Dave who took two leaps straight left then reversed right with a hop, skip and jump. Matt scored 71 tying with Jessie Perez for 4th place. Trey Allen drew Cat Five Hurricane who power bucked straight down the arena before turning left. Trey scored 73 to finish third in the long go.
Jessie Perez made his fourth place ride aboard 13X Joker’s Wild who faked left then circled right in a wide circle while Jessie maintained perfect position; remaining in complete control.
Trey Allen hurt his leg in the short go as he came down off of Full House early. Trey ended up in third place for the event. Buzzard bait took 4 leaps to the left and JM Cox lost his rope but finished in second place withhis long go score of 75.
Jessie Perez looked like a helicopter as Krazy Kat spun hard to the left and sent Jessie spinning off. Jessie remained tied with Matt McCarley who bucked off Rafter C’s Intimidator. Corey Bailey drew Circle 13’s Jordan’s Pet who exploded out of the chute with lots of kick then faked left and right. Corey looked great and remained centered while scoring 83 to give him the win with163 on two
All in all it was another great event at the Circle 13. Don’t forget to attend their next two-day event on August 25th and 26th.
July was rounded out by the July 28th event put on by Rafter C’s Guy Cox at the annual Good Luck Fire Dept. Rodeo in Rutherford, TN. We didn’t make the event but I heard it was a packed house. Jessie Perez and Matt White had the only qualified rides in the event. Jessie rode P&M’s 23 Flatliner for 72 points to finish second in the event. Matt White rode Rafter C’s Krazy Kat for 74 points to get the win. If you can make sure you get over to Circle 13 on the 25th and 26th of August for the two day event. Don’t forget to check the ABA site for the rest of the schedule.
For those of you wanting to ride at a practice pen don’t forget there is one every Thursday at Circle 13 in Denmark, TN.
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