This year, The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio brings in top horses including two-time World Champion Header Clay Smiths iconic grade gelding, Marty. The decision of the Field judge/flagger is not final. Rope Four. 0000171710 00000 n We realize there could be issues that might crop up or malfunctions and camera issues that we havent considered. NO SIR, I take full responsibility for this decision and I need your help to make this work. The Key Card is the only membership card with a Handicap # and it will serve as your Global Handicap Card, WSTR and USTRC membership card all in one. What if there was a dedicated website, totally interactive, where all subjects concerning a handicap could be handled by the roper and for themselves? 0000174146 00000 n USTRC - United States Team Roping Championships Should a header rope any leg (horse or steer), it's an automatic no time. We were instantly in agreement, because of the universal use of classifications in the industry, it had to be an independent entity. It may be difficult, but do your best to video Effective on July 13, 2020, Whitney DeSalvo just 25 years old became the first female team roper ever classified as a No. Caps will not be permitted. Entries opened June 1 and will close July 1 at 3:00 PM MST or when full. A roper may not reattach his/her rope or dally with a loose tied on rope. All of this may sound a little complicated at first, but I encourage all of you to have patience and dont panic. Steer eye distance shall be set at 9 inches from the end of open chute gates. Vegas Tuffest Jr. Any question or further discourse concerning the call should be addressed directly to the contractor/producer immediately. But please understand this is not just about handicaps. If you haven't registered and set your password, Please Register Here About USTRC was born in 1990 in an effort to promote the sport of team roping, ensure fairness of competition, and provide a platform where ropers of all ability levels could enjoy the sport. 0000034353 00000 n A dropped rope that must be recoiled is considered a thrown rope. Then in 2016, she called and asked eventual world champ Paul Eaves if she could work for him. 0000024104 00000 n The developer, Equine Network, LLC, indicated that the apps privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. I think the main thing was that I made the decision to be disciplined enough to catch every steer in the practice pen, she said. The analysis covers roping pars, speed indexes, catch percentages (on 1, on 2, on 3, on 4), return on investments, performance trends, and more. Global Handicaps - Global Handicaps Today is the last day of team roping action for the weekend, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. with the 9.5 Megabucks, followed by the 8.5 Saddle Up and 7 Buckle Up 2-steer. USTRC is the mother organization that created the modern team roping industry. The next part of the deal was to get the associations to finance most of this. However, in any instance where we suspect any monkey business for advantage or to eliminate a poor run, or if the video is so poor, we are not comfortable with the outcome, we may ask a team to either start over or refund the entry fees. (The steer need not be qualified on to receive a rerun.) WSTR was forced to do classifications for a couple of years and eventually actually preferred doing business with and paying its biggest and most bitter competitor rather than deal with them. .O`X'7z}a|E?AlMc8aP#Wy&$BP%8O$TmoQ8/{Cx2zwVkm~5hdZ>k'k/.\^~sM-eNd\T c j8tqEOl7Ls|=D['I\lqnGj.Aprd9$[ EQPpzE{T[z;L]rk&:O,"DC_=mzrx-~^'l3 )w [Ypb}1t@ A0uLFmyv16Au[f:R#aY%f:{w# FTb@`f:A@(?714iq%^>'#kgED6T\%pA)1&5wQ-mdy5I*,2CN&q)!p% The reason the NTR Finals is so successful is because of the great location and the great time of yearperfect for family vacations, Ty Yost said. 13 Years Old: Any female heeler 13 years and older may tie on, on or after the DAY of their 13th birthday. The flagger has performed his/her function of making the call. Numbers should operate like Golf handicaps, just a fact of life. Unauthorized reproductions, Internet postings or a commercial sale of home videos is strictly prohibited. However, a USTRC Finals contestant must be a current year member before the entry is accepted, regardless of when the entry is paid. 0000070960 00000 n Standard electric prods shall be used as little as possible. The Key Card is the premier membership accepted at BOTH USTRC and WSTR events. Beat the Par Time. 0000044374 00000 n The Global Evolution: Introducing Global Handicaps - Team Roping Journal Ropers will be permitted to purchase or renew memberships anytime during the year; that membership is valid from the time of purchase until December 31st. 0000020869 00000 n Recording for personal use will be permitted, however, in any event where commercial video services or live Internet feed is offered, public usage is strictly prohibited. each roping progresses. 0000173175 00000 n 0000049654 00000 n Thats a reduction to those folks, not to mention the day permits and weekend permits that have been put into play. Once you figure it out, its like, Why havent I been able to do this before now? I think heeling was just something I wanted to be good at. Shes leading the standings of the Womens Rodeo World Championship, to boot. 0000170151 00000 n The camera operator can stand anywhere they prefer but probably front or back of the arena will be best We suggest making a few test runs prior to starting Facebook live to make sure that your position can capture the heeler and steer at the end of each run. How do I get a replacement card? There are plenty who try to dispute that, but in retrospect obviously the proof is in the pudding. Home The Global Evolution: Introducing Global Handicaps. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing. 0000169136 00000 n Ropers who have competed on entry fees paid with a bad check or declined or disputed credit card charge are responsible for the debt, regardless of who made payment along with additional fees assessed. Heres what to expect. In Consideration of being permitted to participate in the United States Team Roping Championships and its individual events or add-on events, the participant for himself/herself and all persons under his/her management and control including minor children, does acknowledge the dangers inherent in horse related events, and in the use of the facilities, fully and completely accepts and assumes these substantial, serious, and real risks whether or not apparent, known, unknown, foreseen, unforeseen, present, or contingent, and whether or not caused by any negligence of the Released Parties, or the negligence of any contestant, volunteer or spectator including but not limited to, any negligence associated with the design or designing, staging, supervising, maintaining or in any way presenting, conducting or sponsoring the Event, further does agree to use extraordinary care and prudence in his/her activities and those of charges, and does: PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS: Participant(s) grant permission to the United States Team Roping Championships and affiliated entities to use photographs, videos, recordings and/or words said by participants in its promotional and advertising materials without notification or compensation. Were also team ropers, barrel racers, dressage competitors, eventers, and trail riders. 60 Years Old: Any heeler 60 years or older may tie on regardless of classification number. If a USTRC roper excessively abuses an animal by any unnecessary non-competitive or competitive action, that roper shall be disqualified and forfeit all entry fees. 5 0 obj 0000075679 00000 n 229 0 obj <> endobj xref Whitney DeSalvo is now the first female team roper to ever be classified as a #8 heeler. 0000055638 00000 n Shirt rule is the same for men and women (sleeveless shirts and tank tops not permitted); cowboy boots, or approved laced cowboy shoe with a heel. The flagger may flag a team out after a time is taken on a run, based on an illegal head catch or illegal heel catch, steer was not secure or any other factor that was not clear when time was taken. of the software will be contained within a mobile app that not only gives you access to events, but also Global Handicaps.. Ropers can expect to compete for Scott Thomas trophy saddles, Gist Silversmith trophy buckles, cash prizes and a brand-new RAM truck. Both YOU AND YOUR PARTNER must have a CURRENT Global Handicap card before you can enter. She was his choice for the #13 jackpots and thats near Stephenville, Texas, where partners abound. Home What You Need to Know About theNTR National Finals IX. 0000050231 00000 n But difficulty doesnt faze this one. If a steer is inadvertently released or escapes the head gate, the team in the box will be rolled and given another steer (exception: in the short round, the team must rope the next available steer in the chute). Tuck your elbows into your sides and let them The right to withdraw a steer from the herd at any time is required as sorting occurs continually throughout most professionally run events. Parents of ropers younger than 18 who participate acknowledge the full and unconditional release for participation for their child. this happen. USTRC reserves the right to disqualify any roper who does not act in a sportsmanlike, reasonable, or professional manner. >~*O W)OXAVsRok}i;U?vY0mGrw+[{(L:I But there were lots of building blocks that needed completion first. Online: Login at USTRC.com to re-new or purchase your membership online. 0000089224 00000 n The USTRC prohibits any Calcutta or any other organized gambling with USTRC ropings without prior written consent. Signature Events: Ropers must wear a cowboy hat or no hat. I still like to watch Paul his swing and how he rides are things I try to mimic, DeSalvo said. Removal from the draw does not automatically result in a rerun for the team roping a steer removed. The phone calls are frustrating to everyone; we haveto do something to break this cycle of discussions on handicaps. HW,|Js-$lwDduO3SDFf~^[>niyOKSGz/o?~yV}J\_G=jY>oo/y5Y}K{}Oo?}7K{.Uo{jm{*s\ Hand Position Through Your Swing with Whitney DeSalvo. USTRC, or USTRC official(s), reserve the right to withdraw any steer from the herd at any time. Attempting to fix, threaten, bribe, influence or harass any USTRC official at any time, in or out of the arena, or talking with a Field judge/flagger at a time when an event is in progress. Horses front feet must be on the ground and ropers must be mounted when time is taken. You can go there and enter a couple of ropings and enjoy winning some money or just having the camaraderie of roping and doing what you love with your fellow ilk, and youll still have enough time to go have a steak, because it is run so efficiently, event announcer Doug VanDyken said. Equine Network, LLC, dba United Team Roping Championships has the right to refuse entry or membership to anyone for any reason it deems necessary, including but not limited to classification issues. The event contractor or association official after listening to the ropers perspective, discussing and studying all information has the right to override a call he/she believes is incorrect. 5. I convinced them it is in their best longterm interest to do this at this point. We will have presentations at the NFTR and at Las Vegas throughout the event to help you see and operate these Classification features. endobj This effort would culminate every October in a true National Finals of Team Roping. Steer belongs to the ropers when called for by the header. Where is the best place to stand when videoing the runs? Any roping forced to use a rope barrier will observe PRCA rules. Thats why I dont say much when I hear new outfits bragging how they can instantly do it better than the people who have been doing it for decades, really? We have 65 superstar horses, but to have Marty, one of the all-time greatest rope horses in the world, at that auction is going to be a real deal, Yost said. 0000128840 00000 n Questions or concerns should be directed to the USTRC Office at 505-899-1870. After receiving proper medical documentation, Global Handicaps, at its sole discretion, may grant a tie on permission for medical or handicap circumstances for a specified period of time.