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.

Cory Melton- The Missing Man

By Sheila Totten

For over a year now PBR fans have asked two questions .Where is their hero Cory Melton?Why isn't he on tour? The answers will follow right here.

After recuperating from injuries Cory actually had a heart to heart talk with himself and made some major decisions . He changed his priorities,moved from Louisiana to Tolar ,Texas and did a lot of deep thinking in almost 15 months off.

He admitted that when he first came back he was not 100% dedicated to bull riding and focused which is a major no.At the time he was not aiming for winning first and he was still struggling with the emotional effects of burnout from riding so much.The intense schedule of events  that the PBR required him to be at added to his attendance at PRCA events as he strove to make it to the NFR took its toll. According to Cory he never seemed to have any time off.

While other riders may have remained in a hospital bed after the injuries Cory suffered at the 2004  NFR when Barnes Rodeo T Bar Snuff stepped on him( several broken ribs and a punctured lung) and sent him to the ICU Cory rebounded and  was able to leave the hospital to watch the final round of the NFR at the Thomas and Mack. After the NFR Cory decided it was time to heal and have all of his nagging injuries fixed once and for all.

He had surgeries on his hand and his hips while  healing from the ribs and punctured lung.Then it was a lengthy rehab period and Cory did not even want to think about bull riding.he began to focus on other things and  he trained himself to learn how to balance his life.He bought his first home  making the move to Tolar,Texas and began raising bucking bulls.

Cory had been riding bulls since he was just a ten year old  and he really needed a break.He didn't even care to attend a bull riding during this period and he found he was getting to do things he never had time to do before. Eventually he started on the road back as he occasionally worked as a pick-up man at local rodeos while raising his bulls.

After a year's hiatus that  bull riding snake bit and Cory was ready to return. Unfortunately at the first event in Denver Cory separated his shoulder and was sidelined for another two months.The road back has had its ups and downs with tougher bulls  and harder rides.

Cory has been riding at PRCA rodeos and Xtreme Bulls Tour events.On May 2nd he earned $5,922 at the Xtreme stop in Tulsa,OK when he tied for second in the semi final round with 84 points aboard Robertson and Wilson's great bull Cajun Moon. Cory has admitted in interviews with other reporters that he has had the trouble that seems to plague many riders this season-not being able to be consistent. Rather than get discouraged though he is happy to just be making a living as a bull rider. Cory is on the road back and even if he does not make it to the NFR this year you can bet he will next year.

Wiley Petersen Wins PBR's First Chihuahua Mexico Event

PBR-Chihuahua,Mexico

by Sheila Totten

There were many who feared this event  because of the strained relations between our country and Mexico; because Chihuahua is notorious as the most troubled  and crime ridden state in Mexico and because of the warnings from PBR stock contractor Jerry Nelson who lost land and livestock to Mexican Authorities.We all held our breath until all the bulls and all the riders  and personal returned home. The PBR spared no expense and had hired over 400 security guards for the event.No one went anywhere without them.

There was a better crowd than expected because of the large  group of fans and family from Mexico who came to watch Gerardo Venegas and also Rocky McDonald. All in all it turned out to be a very good event and the PBR was honored with a parade and a visit to the Governor's Palace where his office , not his residence is situated.

 I am very glad Craig Hummer seems to be a permanent part of the broadcast crew.Craig is a good announcer and works well with Justin and Michael or Justin and Ty.He is the best non-rodeo announcer  OLN has ever put on one of these broadcasts and he has timing,personality and is just an all around refreshing guy on the show.Welcome Craig!

One of my favorite people,Wiley Petersen of the Shoshone -Blackfoot Tribe  won the event and is the only rider this season to win four events as of the present.In round one Wiley tied for 13/15 as he rode  Herrington's Snowflake for 82.25 while the bull who could have had more action scored 40.25. Don't forget that all the bulls had a long trip to Chihuahua and went through a lot on the way. Good bulls like Snowflake were not at the top of their game  because  of the hours spent  in transit and the extra heat they had to put up with. In round two Wiley rode Bad Company's Born To Buck for 85 points as the bull spun to the right away from Wiley's hand then reversed to the left into it with a bull score of 42. Wiley remained centered and up front and probably should gave scored higher.He had 167.25 going into the short go.

Tater Porter led going into the short go but  Diamond S' Crude Dude ended Tater's dream of an event win as he shot him right out the back door. Wiley,who had been the eight rider up made a strong ride aboard  Guidry's Dippin' XS Energy for 85.50 as the bull took two leaps straight out then spun to the right away from Wiley's hand and got a little ahead of Wiley.It was catch up time which Wiley did well and matched the bull leap for leap. Dippin' XS Energy scored 42.75 while Wiley had 252.75 on three head and the win.He and Mike Lee were the only ones to ride three bulls. Congratulations to Wiley  not only on his fourth event title of the season and for being the very first PBR rider to win the first BFTS event in Mexico but also on the birth of his second son who was born just a month ago. As for the ride Wiley told the lovely and vivacious Leah Garcia :"I thank God  for keeping me on because I wasn't on my rope."That's our Wiley! And he won the event without winning any of the rounds.He was  13/15 in the first round,12th in the second and second in the short go.

Chris Shivers won  round one aboard Mike Solomon's Ditto. I just think that bull is so precious. Chris made a great ride on the little bull who went into a fast spin to the left into Chris' hand with good action. Chris was picture perfect and grinning from ear to ear after the dismount. He scored 89.5 and Ditto had a good bull score of 43.50. Chris  faced Bad Company's Walk This Way in the Mossy Oak Shoot Out and I didn't like the result as Chris landed hard on what looked to be his collarbone but complained of neck pain.The bull took a  huge leap to the left then jerked hard right to send the two time World Champion to the dust.

Close on Chris' heels was Wiley Ropp aboard Davis/White/DX3's Chief with 89. Chief  took two leaps out then spun to the right away from Willy's hand then reversed left at the end of the ride and had a bull score of 43.75.The top five riders of the round  were so close in points. Robey Condra whom I used to watch ride on the Mesquite Rodeo broadcasts was third in the round with 88.75 points aboard Smiley who made a big fake to the left then made a quick turn to the right into Robey's hand with lots of kick and action. Robey made a very aggressive ride  while the bull scored big with 44.25.

Paolo Crimber and Allan Moraes tied at 87.25 for 4/5. Paolo rode Guidry's Bobby Knight who spun to the left away from Paolo's hand with lots of action. The bull scored43.75. Allan Moraes rode the Martin Baca  bull Speedy Gonzales who spun to the left in a nice, even spin with lots of speed and kick and the ride earned Allan a standing ovation. The bull scored 42.75. The crowd loved our Brazilian  riders almost as much as their own fan favorite Gerardo Venegas and also Rocky McDonald.

Although he didn't make the top of the leader board I cannot  leave out my favorite home town rider Cory Rasch.Cory rode  Here We Go for 81.25 and was 17th in the round. The bull spun to the left away from Cory's hand then jumped out of the spin and bucked forward before reversing right into Cory's hand. Cory needed much more bull under him as Here We Go only scored 40.

Tater Porter won round two with his 88.25 ride aboard the Davis/Wilson bull Wildcat Blaine  who faked right then spun left  into Tater's hand then reversed back to the right. Tater stayed in control and looked great. The bull scored 44.

Jesse Torkelson tied for second/third  in the round  but his ride was one not shown and that is too bad.Its the same old story with too many profiles and not enough rides as fans keep complaining  about this on so many message boards. Jesse scored 87.25 aboard  Boyd/Floyd/Paradise Farms Hornet who scored 43. Also at 87.25 was Shane Proctor who rode Diamond S' Hot Diggity who spun to the right into Shane's hand while Shane spurred aggressively with his left foot. The bull score was 43.

Fourth place went to Brian Canter aboard Vernon Guidry's Bobby Knight who faked right then faked left then spun right with lots of drop,kick and elevation. Brian scored 87 while the bull scored 43.

It was good to see Corey Navarre finish in the top five. He scored 86.75 aboard Boyd/Floyd/Paradise Farms' Rollover Risk who scored 42.75.

Again this is a ride we all missed.

My hometown rider Cory Rasch  was the rider profile with Tandy Freeman showing  Cory's x-rays. Cory rehabbed at the same Health South  facility my husband  used; and the crew there in Clarksville,TN is great.They help many people avoid surgeries. My hat's off to them. Cory had only been to 7 events at this point in time due to his injuries and  he had even been having second thoughts about his career. He told the fans  during this segment" This year  for me has been pretty much a killer  for me." well Cory is back and in good health and good form so watch it guys.The Clarksville ,TN. rider is on a roll. Cory Tied for 7/8 in this round with his score of 86.25 on Boyd/Floyd's/Paradise Farms' Minimus with Tyler Thomas on Martin Baca's Speedy Gonzales. Tyler's bull was a small,fast spinner who spun left then reversed right and went right after Tyler on the get off. The bull scored 43. Cory rode another small bull in Minimus who spun to the left away from Cory's hand in a good,fast and even drifting spin. Minimus scored 42.75

There were only two qualified rides in the short go. World Champion Mike Lee won the round with his 87 point ride aboard Stookesbury/Thorsell/Owen's great bull Freightliner who took one leap out then spun to the left into Mike's hand in a drifting spin.This gave Mike 252.50 on three head and he was second in the average.The bull scored 43.

Wiley's event winning ride aboard Guidry's Dippin XS Energy was the only other qualified ride. It seems as if this event went well but the echoes of Jerry Nelson's warnings about Mexico still ring in my ears.

The average is as follows:

1 Wiley Petersen 252.75 642.75 $29,010.00
2 Mike Lee 252.50 622.50 $17,290.00
3 Tater Porter 173.50 548.50 $13,925.00
4 Paulo Crimber 171.50 441.50 $5,868.00
5 Kody Lostroh 171.00 421.00 $4,662.00
6 Brian Canter 170.75 395.75 $3,580.00
7 Justin McBride 167.75 292.75 $2,250.00
8 Cory Rasch 167.50 292.50 $2,095.00
9 Beau Hill 162.25 222.25 $1,600.00
10 Matt Bohon 161.25 191.25 $1,430.00
11 Allan Moraes 156.75 226.75 $1,780.00
12 Chris Shivers 89.50 189.50 $4,230.00
13 Willy Ropp 89.00 179.00 $2,950.00
14 Robey Condra 88.75 168.75 $2,170.00
15/16 Jesse Torkelson 87.25 172.25 $2,560.00
15/16 Shane Proctor 87.25 172.25 $1,560.00
17 Corey Navarre 86.75 146.75 $468.00
18 Tyler Thomson 86.25 121.25 $195.00
19 Dustin Hall 86.00 106.00 $0.00
20 Gerardo Venegas 85.75 135.75 $312.00
21/23 Guilherme Marchi 85.25 120.25 $195.00
21/23 Brendon Clark 85.25 90.25 $0.00
21/23 Sean Willingham 85.25 90.25 $0.00
24/25 Travis Briscoe 84.75 84.75 $0.00
24/25 Cody Whitney 84.75 84.75 $0.00
26 Bowdy Peach 83.50 83.50 $0.00
27 Rogerio Ferreira 82.25 82.25 $0.00
28 J.B. Mauney 81.75 81.75 $0.00
29 Ross Coleman 80.50 80.50 $0.00
30 J. W. Hart 78.75 78.75 $0.00
31 Colby Yates 78.50 78.50 $0.00
32 Austin Meier 77.00 77.00 $0.00

Lakota Leader Issues Call To Pipe Carriers

This next article is printed by permission of my fellow NAJA  member Stephanie Schwartz.

Lakota Spiritual Leader Issues Call to

    Sacred Pipe Carriers and to Humanity David Swallow Speaks on the Birth of Wisconsin White Buffalo Calf

 

By Stephanie M. Schwartz,

Freelance Writer - Member, Native American Journalists Association

 

© September 18, 2006   Brighton, Colorado   Stephanie M. Schwartz

 

To nearly all the American Indian Nations and Canadian First Nations, white buffalo calves are considered highly sacred.  To the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Siouxan Nations, they play a primary role in their traditional beliefs and prophecies.

 

Since the rare birth of the white buffalo calf, Miracle, on the Heider Family farm in Janesville, Wisconsin in 1994, numerous white buffalo calves have been born across the country.  Interestingly, like Miracle, most of these calves have been born on farms owned by non-Native American people.  Additionally, as a symbol of hope for peace, people from many cultures have come to know about and honor these creatures.

 

Miracle died unexpectedly in 2004 of natural causes at only ten years of age; an event which created shock across the indigenous nations and around the world.

 

Now, another sacred white buffalo, named Miracle’s Second Chance by Valerie Heider, has been born on the same farm in Wisconsin during a lightning storm on August 25, 2006.

 

David Swallow, Teton Oglala Lakota traditional spiritual leader from the Pine Ridge Reservation, spoke today on the significance and message he sees in this calf’s birth.

 

He clearly believes that the name for this calf was actually part of the message.  He said, “The name is right, it is no accident, the birth of Miracle’s Second Chance is yes, a second chance for all humanity.”   And since, to his people, lightning represents the destruction of evil, Swallow feels the message is the strongest yet.

 

Swallow went on to explain that, “It is not the normal average person or even the normal government people who bring such danger and destruction to the world.  It is those who walk in greed and envy who feed the prophesied many-headed serpent who is foretold to consume its supporters.”

 

Swallow explained that the traditional stories of his people tell that the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Woman came at a time of great need and great strife and war to bring the people back to peace, to living in a good way.  She initially appeared to two men.  In this first encounter, one of the men was honored, the one who showed respect and right spiritual action.  The other was consumed and turned to dust because of his evil intentions.

 

Swallow believes so it will happen in our world again today, “The birth of this calf symbolizes this, that evil will be destroyed,” he said.

 

His words spoke that, “It is time that the white nations and all mainstream cultures return to living in a good way, in peace and harmony with each other and with Grandmother Earth.  Only by doing so, will life continue in our world.”

 

But Swallow was clear that there was also a message for the indigenous nations as well.  He pointed out that the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Woman had brought the sacred c’anunpa, the sacred pipe, to his people that they might use it to pray in a good way so that their sincere prayers might be heard by the Divine.

 

Swallow issued a call to all those who carry a c’anunpa.  He said, “The Sacred Pipe carriers, whether they are Native American or not, need to get their sacred c’anunpas out and use them every day to pray for peace and harmony to return to our world in a good way.  Pray that the “money” people will wake up and stop destroying Grandmother Earth for profit and that her health will return.  You can make a difference, a very real difference.  The c’anunpas need to be used for this purpose by all who carry them.  They need to do this every day and to walk with these prayers in their hearts”

 

Swallow continued, “My English is not good.  I have to be careful because sometimes I use the wrong words and am misunderstood.  But everyone needs to understand this clearly:  We all need to pray, whether you have a c’anunpa or not, whether you are American Indian or not.  We need to pray because itwill only be by prayer that the world will be saved.  It will only be by prayer that the hearts of those who are destroying the world can be changed.”

 

Swallow ended by saying, “I have said this is our second chance for humanity.  I pray that people will wake up and hear the message.  Our lives and our world depend on it.”  “Ho hecetu yelo, I have spoken.”

 

To see pictures of Miracle’s Second Chance on the internet, visit www.whitebuffalomiracle2.homestead.com

 

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Stephanie M. Schwartz, Freelance Writer, may be reached at SilvrDrach@gmail.com