Upcoming PowWows

This coming weekend there will be a major PowWow in Town Creek ,Ala.Jessie Rogers from West TN will be the Jr Head Lady Dancer. Jessie is a Fancy Shawl Dancer who is not only beautiful but does danc elike the butterfly.And she is the first one to help others  in their dance techniques. When not on the PowWow trail Jessie barrel races.

The annual  NCC Port Royal PowWow will have the Red Hawk Singers as their host drum and Warrior's Path Singers as the guest drum. Hope to see everyone at both of these PowWows.

NATIVE CULTURAL CIRCLE PRESENTS THE NINTH ANNUAL Clarksville, TN Area

Intertribal Powwow

All Drums & Public Welcome

 

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OCTOBER 14TH & 15TH 2006

 

Powwow Grounds outside Port Royal State Park,

I-24 Exit 11

 

 

Come share our Culture, foods, and crafts. Shop the vendors

for Arts & Crafts. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the dancing.

All vendors by invitations only…

 

Gate Opens

Saturday                             9am-6pm

Sunday                              10am-5pm

ADMISSION

Adults $5   Children & Seniors $2

Active Duty Military with ID FREE

 

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For Information contact

Paul Slaughter 931-358-4187 email: pdslaughter60@bellsouth.net

Or

Debi McDaris 931-232-6612 email: doublesd@bellsouth.net

 

Website: http://www.nccircle.org

 

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Directions:

I-24 Exit 11 TN HWY 76E

From Clarksville:   Left on old Clarksville Springfield Rd. Left on Hwy 238/Port Royal Road.

From Nashville:   Right on Old Clarksville Springfield Rd.  Left on Hwy 238/Port Royal Road.

 

 

In Memory of Barbara Pecor

Many people may not know who barbara Pecor is but she had a great effect on th elives of everyone who knew her.Barbara was my "adopted" big sister and best friend- the one I always confided in. She left on her journey to "Grandfather" at 3 AM on Sept.30th.Her visitations and Memorial Service  were held the first week of Sept and she had a true American Indian ceremony.My husband Norman was one of several who eulogized our friend and tears streamed from his eyes as he did the Eagle Call to all four directions.

Barbara touched so many people.She was there to listen to everyone's problems,to dry tears and to tease and poke fun.Always a prankster she loved using play on words. jokes. She was a great lady who had a huge heart;and maybe it was physically too big as it finally gave out that sad morning.

Barb was unselfish.She spent the last twenty years raising her granddaughter Burnie with Joy Pecor her step-mother and soul mate.Both of these wonderful women put their lives on hold to raise this child who was the smallest premie born in Rochester,NY.Burnie had so many birth defects that Barb,Joy and Barb's dad were told Burnie would be blind,deaf and dumb,severely retarded and never walk.Burnie proved those doctors wrong;and just maybe part of the reason was the devotion and love her family gave her.Burnie has Cerebral palsy and long QT syndrome but she graduated from High School this year.She can see,hear ,speak and walk but is mildly retarded.Barbara put her own life on hold as did Joy after Barbara's dad died to give Burnie every chance possible to grow into a fine young woman.Barbara made sure Burnie was taught about her heritageand they helped out at and attended many PowWows.

In the past few months Barbara's health went downhill and she  spent more time in her wheelchair than on her feet. During this same period our horse Shadow,whom she adored  became crippled from two right hind leg snake bites.As Barbara went downhill so did this great horse.As her legs got worse so did his.She lost a lot of weight,Shadow who was an easy keeper lost weight on his right hind quarter as if the muscles atrophied.Were they connected by a bond -I feel so for the day after Barbara's Funeral our 100% foundation bred  quarter horse Black Arrow Joe(Shadow) took a massive heart attack and died. At the time he passed at least four of us in different places saw a vision of Barbara looking younger and healthier  riding a healthyShadow across the sky.They went on their journey together.So this weekend at the NAIC PowWow in Paris Landing,TN a great woman was honored and we danced to the drums singing her memorial song. And as we danced she was there with us and in the sky above a cloud formation resembled a woman on a horse.Goodbye my sister and good bye my four legged best friend.may you always ride the skies together.

Justin McBride Wins His Second Event This Season

Justin McBride Wins The U.S. Army's Invitational In Reading ,PA.

by Sheila Totten

Reigning PBR World Champion showed the fans why he is a champion this weekend with a stunning win at the U.S. Army Invitational in Reading ,PA. McBride topped the field with 179.5 on two head this weekend and went home with $34,470 . I am sorry I missed the event but I had to be at the N.A.I.C. PowWow  as they honored the memory of my best friend and adopted big sister Barbara Pecor  there.And like so many I missed the Fox broadcast on Sunday.

Justin was third in round one on Nevada Berger's Red Jacket.Just love that bull.Justin scored 89.25 while the LYJ son scored 44.50. In round two Justin bucked off of Black label  who scored 41.50 but Justin came back in the short go aboard Bad Company's Walk This Way with a great ride for 90.50 while the bull scored 44.75. Justin had the only qualified ride in the short go. This was his second event win of the season and he also became the second man in the PBR to earn over three million.

Paolo Crimber was second in the average with 175 points and had led going into the short go where Cow Pix got the best of him.The bull scored 45.25.He finished second in the first round aboard Berger/Ryken's Copperhead Slinger with 90.25 while the bull scored 44.50.In round two Paolo was seventh on Satan's Own with 84.75 while the bull scored 42.

It was two time World Champion Chris Shivers who won round one with a great 90.50 ride aboard Kingpen's  Cat Man Do who scored 44.25. Chris  was on the losing end with his ride aboard Jack Hammer in round two and again in the short go aboard Smiley. Chris was  6th in the average. Chris faced  Chumley/Katich's Dr. Proctor in the Mossy Oak Shoot Out and lost the match.

Brazil's Robson Palermo won round two aboard Berger/Ryken's Rockin Robin with 87.75 points while the bull scored 43.50. Palermo finished third in the average. 

For Clarksville,TN fans I am sorry to say that out favorite local PBR rider Cory Rasch had a bad weekend but the good news is he did not get hurt.

Although there were a few scary moments  the only injuries listed were Cody Hart with a strained right groin who is questionable to compete;J.B.Mauney who is out with a broken hand; Cody Whitney who is out with a probable right(free arm) forearm fracture and is expected to be at the Finals competing in a cast. Onthe injured list were also notables as:

Mike White who has a sprained lower back bruised his left knee and is probable for Columbus while his traveling buddy Chris Shivers is competing with several injuries.Chris has a herniated disc in his neck,a sprained left wrist(riding hand) and a sprained left knee.Adriano Moraes has a sprained lower back while Allan has been out with a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee but is probable for Columbus.Also probable for Columbus is J.W.Hart  who has been out with a herniated disc in his lower back.

CBR Upcoming Events

CBR News and Previews

by Sheila Totten

TULSA

The CBR heads to Tulsa ,Oklahoma for a non televised event at the Tulsa State Fair at 7:30 PM on October 5th at the Fair Grounds Pavilion. Tickets are a bargain at $16 and $ 23 and are available at the Expo Ticket Office. There are several host hotels and they can be accessed by going to www.tulsastatefair.com.

To get the special rates the CBR has for its fans be sure to tell them at reservations that you are there for the Tulsa State fair Bull Riding.

Some of the riders will be 2005 CBR/PRCA World Champion Matt Austin,Bryan Richardson,Clint Craig,D.J. Domangue,Wesley Silcox,Steve Woolsey,Jerry Shepherd and many more. Combine a trip to the Fair with one of the most exciting bull riding events ever.Its great family entertainment.

LONGVIEW, TX.

On Saturday, October 14th the CBR and Budlight bring the CBR Bull Bash Tour 2006 to Longview ,Texas at  the Longview Rodeo Arena at 8 PM. Tickets go on sale Oct. 1 at Horaney's Feed Store in downtown Longview and SuperCuts on Loop 281.CBR celebrities will be at SuperCuts between 11 am and 1pm  on the 14th. Advance ticket prices are really a great bargain as reserved seats are only $15($20 at gate). General admission(adult) is $10($12 at gate) and General admission for children 4-12( 3 and under are free) is $4($6 at gate). Where can you go see super stars of bull riding and some of the rankest bulls in the business  for such low prices? Only at a CBR event where they care about the fans.

The Host Hotel  is :

Homewood Suites

 205 North Spur 63
 Longview, TX
 (903) 234-0214

 For reservations ask for Tasha Thomson Tasha_Thomson@hilton.com

Among the celebrities you will see at the event and the autograph signing are CBR President 4X World Champion Bull Rider Tuff Hedeman, and the First  Lady of Rodeo Broadcasting Miss Pam Minick. Top riders as CBR/PRCA Reigning World Champion Matt Austin will be there as will some of the rankest bulls in the country.

BEAUMONT,TX.

On Friday ,October 20th and Saturday,October 21st at 8 pm Championship Bull Riding ,Inc.  and the Beaumont's YMBL will present the second annual YMBL Bull Riding at Ford Park. The event will be part of the South Texas State Fair which runs from October 12th through October 22nd. Crowd pleasers include CBR President Tuff Hedeman; Broadcast celebrity, the lovely Miss Pam Minick; Barrel Man Rocket Ryan Litwin,and Bull Fighters Ray Clary and Matt Baldwin.This is one event I am not going to miss. Maybe I can even get Ray to sing a few tunes. If he ever decided to switch careers Ray could become a top country singer/songwriter.

Tickets are already on sale at the Ford Park Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets.You can even charge them by phone at 409 833 7747 or on - line at ticketmaster.com

The CBR Riders and Bull Fighters will sign autographs following each night's event.

The Host Hotel is : Elegante Hotel -Beaumont

(409) 842-3600

Don't forget that the new season of televised CBR events kicks off on October 4th at 10 pm EST on The Outdoor Channel. Events include:

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Huron, South Dakota 
Cody, Wyoming
Window Rock, Arizona
Longview, Texas
Beaumont, Texas
Jackson, Mississippi 

Don't forget to visit the CBR at www.cbrbull.com

 

Guilherme Marchi Wins BFTS At Grand Rapids

Guilherme Marchi Wins His First 2006 BFTS Event
By Sheila Totten
After two tough days of bull riding it was Brazil's Guilherme Marchi who was all smiles at the U.S.Army Reserve Classic in Grand Rapids,MI.He was so happy he did a pretty nice dance after his winning ride. Looks like Paolo started something as Guilherme has been added to the dancing riders. Watch out Rockettes!
I have to say something right here .I think Craig Hummer is great! He is so very natural and fits in so well. He reminds me a bit of Roach Hedeman, and I truly enjoy listening to Craig. With Craig and now Leah back teaming up with Justin McKee and Michael Gaffney I think the PBR has a really cool team of broadcasters now.
Before the event began Leah spoke with Sean Willingham who says he feels as if he belongs in the top five and can win the world.Sean is a great guy and I remember an incident when he was injured during an OKC event and we were all in the lounge after the event and Leah thought I would get Sean to blush if I asked him about his injury.So there I went.Sean was as technical as Tandy and not embarrassed at all though having a background as a medical technician neither was I. I think he knew the game was afoot and beat us out at the pass.He's one cool dude!
In round one  Guilherme  drew Curtis Mendell's Can Rock and made a great ride as the bull first hopped and skipped out of the chute before spinning to the right into Marchi's hand with lots of power and action. Guilherme remained in total control and scored 88  while the bull scored 43.50.In round two he drew Copperhead Slinger who went to the right into Guilherme's hand in a very fast spin that flattened out . The score was 84  while the bull scored 42. Marchi entered the short go in second place with 172 points.He drew Sports Machine in the short go who started to the right into Marchi's hand then reversed to the left. Once again the broadcast crew  said  there was a question of a slap but the judges did not call it  and Marchi scored 90.50 while the bull scored 44.75. It looked to me on all the replays that it was close but no cigar. Marchi had 262.50 on three head  and won the event .He told Leah He is riding with confidence and is healthy and looks forward to the Finals. They got a great camera shot of his beautiful wife and adorable daughter who looked thrilled with Guilherme's win.
In round one it was Mark Lopes who led the field with a great 90.25 ride aboard Berger /Ryken's Scardy Cat who had lots of  kick, rear and drop. The bull spun to the right with lots of elevation then reversed back left and scored 45. Lopes faced Kid Rooster in the Mossy Oak Shoot Out who spun to the right into Lopes hand and had Lopes off in 3.1 seconds.
The first ride shown was our hometown rider Cory Rasch Who drew Freightliner who took two turns out to the left away from Cory's hand and had Cory down in 3.5. The only consolation is that Cory looks healthy and we sure need him to stay that way.He's a future champion in the making. Guilherme's 88 point ride landed him in second place in the round followed closely by Robey Condra with 87.75 aboard Chris Benedict's Bankwalker. Robey first drew Stubby,another bull I had never heard of before  who was totally wild with no timing at all. He faked right then headed for the fence where he hipped himself then faked right then faked left with no kick  and just a loping gait. It was so bad that the judges did not even score  the ride and Robey was given the reride aboard Bankwalker. That was a great ride and I think it was worth more appoints but I don't work for the PBR as a judge. Bankwalker spun to the right into Robey's hand with lots of kick and energy while Robey remained centered while riding aggressively . The bull scored 43.50.
Tater Porter and Justin McBride tied for 4/5 with 86.50. Tater made a good strong ride aboard  Antony Bontrager's Artic Cat  who spun to the right away from Tater's hand with good action in a drifting spin with lots of kick.The bull scored 43.
Justin drew one of my favorite Nevada Berger bulls Caramel Corn who spun fast to the right into Justin's hand with lots of power while Justin remained in control.Got to love those Berger bulls! Caramel Corn scored 42.75.
It was good to see Mike White back riding and he was 6th in the round with 86 points aboard Rivet head who spun to the left away from Mike's hand  in a fast traveling spin that earned a bull score of 42.75.
In round two it was J.B. Mauney aboard one of the  sons of Tony Sharp's great bull Hammer, Diamond  K's Jack Hammer who scored 43.75  while the ride scored 88.75. J.B. Won the round with a strong ride  as the bull  spun to the left into J.B.'s hand.
Paolo Crimber was second in the round just one point behind at 87.75 aboard  Curtis Mendell's Can Rock who spun to the left away from Paolo's hand.The bull had good action with lots of rear and drop and lots of high rear end elevation.His style reminds me of Lufkin Ranch and Rodeo's Zorro.The bull score was 43.75.
Brendon Clark finished third in the round with 87 points aboard  Chumley/Katich's Blind Date (43.25) but this was one of nearly twenty rides not shown.Dan Henricks was fourth in the round with 86.25 aboard Chad Berger/Larry Ryken's Rockin Robin (43)  who spun to the right away from Dan's hand in a fast spin. It was 'singing Colby Yates'  who finished fifth with 86 aboard Stress Test (42.50)  who spun to the left into Colby's hand with good action.
 Mark Lopes led the  average going into the short go with 174.50 and would get to ride the Page and Teague bull Super Duty.It was  Rocky McDonald who  took top honors in the round with a great ride aboard Berger/Ryken/Loe's  P. S. Deuces Wild(44.00) for 91  points as the bull spun to the left away from Rocky's hand while Rocky spurred high and remained in total control. Rocky had turned down a reride that was only scored  at 51 and I would wager the what ifs ran through his head after the event .Possibly it would have been McDonald who won the event if he had taken and made a good reride. Rocky finished fourth  in the average.
Guilherme Marchi's ride aboard  Page/Teague/Buck's Sports Machine earned him second place in the round and the event title .
Number two man in the standings Sean Willingham was third in the round with 90 aboard  P&T's Black Smoke (44.25) who went into a fast spin to the left away from Sean's hand while Sean made the ride look easy. Another great one under his belt.  Sean was second in the average.
Tater Porter made the only other qualified ride in the round with 89 points aboard Boogerman(44.00) who took two leaps out then spun left then leaped forward then circled left into Tater's hand while belly kicking. Tater was third in the average.
Mark Lopes ended up fifth in the average as Super Duty spun hard to the right into Mark's hand and had him right off.
This was the only event Guilherme Marchi has won this season but the man is over 1600 points ahead in first place in the standings presently. Reminds me of Mike lee's Championship year.
Brian Canter  sprained his left knee and is probable for Reading while J.W. Hart aggravated his herniated disc and is questionable .Knowing J.W. he'll probably bite the bullet and ride. Beau Hill sprained his thumb and is not riding.Do not feel that this is silly compared to other injuries .Anyone who has ever sprained or dislocated a thumb can tell you it is excruciating pain and every movement of your hand  can bring tears to your eyes.Been there  and done that more than once!

WPRA VS PRCA

PRCA VS WPRA   

 by Sheila Totten

For years rule of thumb has been that Barrel Racers in the PRCA also held WPRA cards.Many even though of the WPRA  as a sister organization or as a feeder for the PRCA.Now ,unless they can come to terms it seems that this 60 year  partnership is on the point of dissolving  in a bitter battle. This is because on August 16th the PRCA's Board of Directors voted  to end this partnership while forming their own barrel racing subsidiary. The WPRA  to say the least is incensed over this.

While the PRCA has a membership of over 6,000  the WPRA  which is open only to women has a membership of nearly 2,000.It has fought for the rights of women in rodeo since its inception in the late 1940's. Jymmy Kay Davis , President of the WPRA has issued a 'National Call To Action' for the WPRA's women. Tammy Key, a top barrel racer and Director  of the WPRA  stated that the WPRA has represented women in rodeo for years and has standardized the competition  while ensuring a true professional environment .

The WPRA filed for a Preliminary Injunction with respect to the PRCA's creation of a competing barrel racing subsidiary after attempts to reconcile the issue favorable for both sides failed. As a reporter I  have to question this action. After all several years ago the PRCA formed their own bull riding subsidiary and neither the CBR,PBR,NABA or other bull riding organizations filed against them.PRCA riders continue to compete in the Xtreme Bulls tour,PRCA Rodeo,CBR,PBR and other groups .I don't feel as if the PRCA is trying to put the WPRA out of business because that would not benefit the PRCA.WPRA puts on all women rodeos and  you do not see their women trying to compete in the PRCA in other categories aside from the barrels.WPRA will still have its own events  so that argument just does not feel right. WPRA is not like the NBRA strictly a barrel racing entity. Being closed out of the PRCA and the NFR starting in 2007 is not the end of the WPRA. They need to take a page from the bull riding  associations and allow their members to ride in both associations if they want to join the PRCA's  subsidiary.

According to a WPRA news release they requested information from the PRCA on the rules for this new subsidiary but the PRCA did not respond.They sent a letter to the PRCA on August 22 which offered a  status quo condition through the end of the 2007 season and the formation of a committee made of three Board of Directors members from each of the two associations who would work out  a long term solution. According to the WPRA the PRCA refused to compromise and the WPRA President calls it an attempt made by a men's organization to strip the power,control and money away from a women's organization. Again I don't see it this way but view it like the PRCA's setting up their Xtreme tour. Personally I hope they do compromise because I think they could work something out. After all ,look how Tuff Hedeman and Terry Williams have worked out  a compromise  with PRCA to have several of their  CBR events each season sanctioned also by the PRCA.This benefits riders and both organizations.

Rocky McDonald Victorious In Greensboro

Rocky McDonald Wins The Jerome Davis Challenge

By Sheila Totten
Rocky McDonald won the first BFTS event of his career when he scored 261.50 on three head in Greensboro,NC at the Johnsonville Brats Jerome Davis Challenge.It was great to see Jerome on camera.He and his wife Tiffany are really great people  who give back  so much. I think the world of them and I am glad that their event is back to being a two day event again and  has been changed to  the end of summer. So many times we would run into weather that kept us from going to the event when it was in wintertime-a time of severe ice storms in this area of the country; and even heavy snows that blocked I-40 one year.
McDonald bested Guilherme Marchi by 2.25 points to take the win. Marchi had won round one  and came away the bigger winner financially as he successfully rode the Frontier Rodeo/Teague/White bull Scene of the Crash(formerly known as Jerry {Frontier Rodeo} Nelson's Rocket Man) in the Mossy Oak Shoot Out  for $90,000. Marchi had rode  the Robinson/Tedesco bull Mule Train for 86.75 to win round one  which was an unusually low scoring round. Best friends Ross Coleman and Justin McBride tied for 2/3 in the round at 86.50. Ross rode Page /Teague's Nervous Waters who spun to the left away from Ross' hand while Ross stayed in control and had good free arm movement along with some good spur action.The bull scored 42.50. Justin rode Shawn Ballard's Dirt Duster who spun to the right into Justin's hand with good even timing.Just a day off ride.The bull scored 43. Jerome Davis' protege Brian Canter finished  4th in the round with 86 points aboard  Ricky West's  Scar who took one jump out then spun left in a traveling spin into Brian's hand and earned Brian a standing ovation as the hometown boy making good at the event.The bull scored 43.25. It was good to see some of Neal Gay's bulls like Ned Pepper at the event. I have always loved watching his bulls and miss the Mesquite Rodeo broadcasts. Jason Bennett was fifth  with 85.75 on Chain Reaction who took two leaps straight out before getting into a left spin away from Jason's hand.The bull scored 42.50
Rocky McDonald tied with Sean Willingham for 6/7 at 85.25. Rocky rode Neal Gay's(Rafter G)great bull Ned Pepper who spun to the left away from Rocky's hand while Rocky remained perfectly centered.The bull score was 42.50.
Sean rode Thunder River  who took two leaps to the left then spun to the right into Sean's hand then reversed left away from his hand.The bull score was 42.

McDonald who had shown lots of promise but ran into problems  from injuries the past few seasons is finally riding healthy again. In round two he tied with Kody Lostroh for 1/2 with 87 points. Rocky rode the Hebert bull Thrillville who scored 43.25 while Kody rode Nervous Waters who scored 43.50. Rocky entered the short go at the top of the leader board and so was the last rider to go in the short go. While waiting his turn he saw some great rides  as Kody Lostroh rode Black Smoke for 90 to tie with Ross Coleman for top honors as Ross rode the legendary Mossy Oak Mudslinger for 90. Then came McDonald's ride aboard Diamond S' Shanghai for 89.25. Although that placed him tied for 3/4 in the round  the cumulative score was enough to catapult him to the event title.He scored 261.50 on three  and finished 2.25 points ahead of Guilherme Marchi,the man sitting in first place in the standings. Marchi said he intends to invest his money he won right here in the USA.

Jerome Davis at the start of the event had said he felt that Mudslinger  should be Bull of the Year;and some people feel its his time as he is retiring but many are saying why not Reindeer Dippin? And where has Reindeer been of late? As for Mudslinger he is at the top of his game and if I owned him I think I would let him compete one more year. he's a great bull who loves what he is doing.

Jerome has also picked Marchi for the BFTS World Champion. I like him but my sentimental favorite  whom I would like to see get healthy and win his third title is of course Adriano Moraes.