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48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:06 AM Page 4 FEATURED ARTICLES About The Cover JUNE 2020 4 About The Cover, 4 Martha Josey Inducted Tidbits, 6-7 Into Prestigious ProRodeo Hall of Fame IPRA, 9 Barrel Racer/Month, Elizabeth Sbrusch , 10 On April 20th, 2020 the ProRodeo Hall of Mentall Toughness /Tammy Fischer & Fame announced their prestigious list of Sherry Cervi. 19-20, 33-34 2020 inductees. Marshall, Texas native, 11 Yellow Felt Soul, shelby mcCamey, 27 time NFR qualifier and 1980 WPRA World Jimmie Smith, Spring Fling, 35 Champion, Martha Josey was selected as The Boisjoli Sisters, 36 the only female rodeo competitor to be in- TSPRA Update, 38 ducted this year. Crystal Lyons Ministries, 44 The ProRodeo Hall of Fame boasts one of CALENDAR DIRECTORY the most esteemed collections of legendary cowboys and cowgirls in the nation. To be Futurity Calendar, 8 selected as an inductee is the highest honor Clinic Calendar, 15 for a rodeo competitor, stock contractor, West Coast Calendar, 18 contract personnel, and even livestock. Mountain Calendar, 21 Texas & Oklahoma Calendar, 28-31 Northeast Calendar, 40-41 Southeast Calendar, 42-43 ADVERTISEMENT GUIDE . . . Appearance of advertisement in Barrel Racer News does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by BRN of the goods or services offered therin. Alamo Saddlery 22 During her 50 year career as a professional Ranch is also known for hosting the honor to be included in the ProRodeo Hall ANHA ShootOut 2020 11 barrel racer, Martha won every champi- renowned Reunion and Jr. World Barrel of Fame in the WPRA category alongside Barrel Racer News Subscription Form 41 onship you can win. Martha began her Races that brings in over 5,000 competitors so many great athletes and personnel. Black Widow 17 domination of the barrel racing scene in the and fans each year. Over the years it is esti- Brazos Valley Equine Service 22 1960’s. Right out of the gate she qualified mated that over 2 million visitors have “I thought four years ago when the WPRA Chuck Dunn Insurance 15 for the National Finals Rodeo in 1968. crossed through the gates of the Josey inducted their first class it was just magnifi- Classic Martha then went on to qualify 10 more Ranch. Martha and R.E. Josey prove that cent, and to get the call today is just won- Coats Saddlery 5 times across 4 decades on 6 different the mark of a true legend is in the champi- derful. I am so honored.” Cross Country Ranch, Stallions 23 horses! In 1980, Martha and her iconic ons that they train. Double J Saddlery 24-26 horse Sonny Bit O’ Both won both the In addition, the Josey’s have been involved Elite 43 WPRA World Championship and the Martha is thrilled to be inducted into this in creating new and innovative barrel racing Frenchmans Roan Jet Stallion AQHA World Championship in the same legendary hall of fame and states “I was saddles, pads, protective boots, knot reins, Fritsch Equipment Stall Mats 3 year; a record that hasn’t been matched in completely shocked by the call that I was and combination bits. The result has been Hay-Rite 37 30 years. In 1988, Martha qualified to com- being inducted! I have dreamed of being a increased safety and increased barrel racing Hy O Silver 13 pete at the 1988 Calgary Olympic Games. member of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame skills. Josey Clinics 39 After the dust settled, she walked away an for as long as I can remember. Thank you to KK Run For Vegas 13 Olympic Bronze Medalist and Team Gold all my students, fans, sponsors, and espe- Martha can now add the ProRodeo Hall of LCI Livestock Insurance 14 Medalist. cially my all time favorite coach R.E. Josey. Fame to her illustrious list of inductions Maynard Buckles 39 I couldn’t have done it without all of y’all!” from other Hall of Fame’s including the Na- McGregor General Store 17 While still competing, Martha and husband tional Cowgirl Hall of Fame, the National Oxy-Gen 23 R.E. felt called to share their hard-earned “I am so excited and just don’t know what Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Reinsman 23 knowledge with other aspiring barrel racers. to say, I am in shock,” the 82-year-old said the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Texas SayWhoa In 1967 Martha and R.E. Josey held their upon learning of her induction. “I have re- Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, and the Ark- Sports Saddle 2 first barrel racing clinic. 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48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:06 AM Page 6 “Wash your hands T I D B I T S JUNE 2020 6 and say your tion of all spring rodeos. of bronc-riding superstars Clayton Biglow, Orin Larsen, Taos Muncy, and Slack competition is likely to also be prayers, ‘cause The 43rd Annual Cave Creek Rodeo Brody Cress – as well as some stand- streamed via the app and boasts a tie- Jesus and germs Days, postponed from its original out bulldoggers. Luke Branquinho down roping for the ages. In a likely are everywhere” March date, features three perform- rides into town with five gold buckles NFR preview, fans won’t want to miss ances that aren’t open to the public per and Bear Pasco with a Super Bowl world champs Tuf Cooper and Haven First post-COVID19 PRCA rodeo to CDC guidelines and Arizona Gover- ring from his former tight-end job Meged try to fend off young guns Ty air on the Cowboy Channel. nor Doug Ducey’s executive order. with the New York Giants. Other dec- Harris, Shad Mayfield, Taylor Santos, But set your DVR, because each per- orated champs scheduled to ride are Marty Yates and John Douch. Watch more than a dozen world formance will air live on The Cowboy Ryder, Rusty, Stetson and Spencer champs ride and rope live on-screen Channel, May 22-24, and will stream Wright. Plus, world champion Fallon Performances each night are live start- from Cave Creek (Arizona) Rodeo live on any device via Cowboy Chan- Taylor joins fellow world titlist Nellie ing at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific). The Cow- Days, May 22-24 nel Plus. Miller in headlining the field of more boy (COWBY) Channel can be found than 150 barrel racers. at Dish Network-232, Direct TV-603, CAVE CREEK, Ariz. The best of pro- “We’re excited to ‘kick open the “We’re thrilled to have been chosen as or Cox-260, or watch on your phone fessional rodeo head to the desert this chutes’ and get live PRCA action back the nation’s first live PRCA-sanc- or computer via the app, Cowboy weekend to compete in Cave Creek, on The Cowboy Channel and our app, tioned rodeo since our country was Channel Plus. To download it, visit Arizona – the first PRCA rodeo held Cowboy Channel Plus,” said Jeff shut down,” said Beth Cornell, presi- CowboyChannelPlus.com. since the global coronavirus pandemic Medders, president and general man- dent of Cave Creek Rodeo Days. “The Media Contact: Julie Mankin forced the postponement or cancella- ager of the network. “Summer is so rodeo community is resilient, and 307-760-7099; [email protected] important to everyone involved in pro- we’re looking forward to welcoming rodeo, from the cowboys to the fans to back hundreds of competitors who There is a benefit barrel race for the communities.” rely on rodeos as their primary source On-screen action will feature the likes of income.” 2020 Pro Rodeo Breakaway 2020 Pro Rodeo Barrel Race World Standings World Standings (last updated 4-2-2020) (last updated 4-2-2020) 1 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi Lampasas, TX $59,887.73 11 1 Cassie Bahe Grantsville, UT $23,260.00 1 2 Jimmie Smith McDade, TX $52,617.45 19 $15,920.00 1 $11,980.00 1 3 Hailey Lockwood Cotulla, TX $41,441.13 6 $10,181.29 2 2 Jackie Crawford Stephenville, TX $6,891.75 2 4 Jill Wilson Snyder, TX $29,850.01 9 $5,640.00 1 3 Martha Angelone Stephenville, TX $5,260.00 1 5 Ivy Hurst Springer, OK $26,811.43 13 $3,124.25 2 4 Anna Bahe Grantsville, UT $3,042.80 2 6 Tillar Murray Fort Worth, TX $23,750.52 11 $2,860.00 1 5 Cadee Williams Weatherford, TX $2,760.00 1 7 Ryann Pedone Sunset, TX $21,518.57 13 $2,760.00 1 6 Jordan Fabrizio Canyon, TX $2,640.00 1 8 Carly Taylor Andersonville, TN $21,424.27 8 $2,640.00 1 $2,547.00 2 9 Taylor Langdon Aubrey, TX $19,979.78 12 7 Shai Schaefer Torrington, WY 10 Tiany Schuster Krum, TX $18,912.78 17 8 Janey Reeves Melba, ID 11 Wenda Johnson Pawhuska, OK $18,692.02 5 9 Cassidy Boggs Stephenville, TX 12 Stevi Hillman Weatherford, TX $18,355.06 15 10 Brandi Guttormson White Hazen, ND 13 Dona Kay Rule Minco, OK $18,188.50 9 11 (T) Jennifer Casey Mesa, WA 14 Brittney Barnett Stephenville, TX $17,030.89 14 15 Shelley Morgan Eustace, TX $16,997.14 15 11 (T) Tanegai Zilverberg Holabird, SD 16 Kathy Grimes Medical Lake, WA $14,051.03 8 13 (T) Makayla Boisjoli Stephenville, TX 17 Lisa Lockhart Oelrichs, SD $13,938.88 10 13 (T) Amber Crawford Springtown, TX 18 Ivy Saebens Nowata, OK $13,908.83 8 15 Kelsie Chace Cherokee, OK 19 Emily Miller Weatherford, OK $13,492.29 8 20 Cindy Smith (G) Lovington, NM $13,073.13 10

48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:06 AM Page 7 Stevi and Ty Hillman JUNE 2020 7 Start New Podcast The American Rodeo barrel racing cham- really justify doing it and putting in the pion and four-time National Finals Rodeo time,\" said Ty. qualifier Stevi Hillman and her husband Ty, a mental skills coach, released a new Fast forward a few years and NFR qualifi- podcast. Stevi shared the news in a post on cations later, Ty decides to sit down with social media last night. his wife and talk about their biggest chal- lenges, getting started in rodeo, and how Ty actually did his first podcast interview they took Stevi's dream of rodeoing and two years ago with Hailey Kinsel Lock- put it into action. wood. He had full intentions of doing more, but he felt it wasn't quite time yet. \"By no means is this a 'how-to' podcast and 'how you should do it', I just wanted to \"I just didn't feel like I was going to be share what our experience was, what we able to offer something different enough to learned from it, and what all happened.\" Kameron Loud who was seriously injured to travel restrictions and the interest of in am ATV accident. Kam Kam is the son public health, Jud Little Ranch LLC an- of Brother and Kasie Loud. He is curretly nounced it would be postponed until June in Children’s Hospital and will be there 13th. for a while. He has multiple surgeries and a very, long, tough road ahead of him. All proceeds from this race will go di- rectly to the Loud family. Please feel free to contact me at 903-880-8506 for more information. Jud Little Ranch Dispersal Sale Post- poned Until June 13, 2020 Following the passing of legendary breeder Jud Little, his estate elected to disperse the Quarter Horse division at public auction. The auction was originally scheduled for May 16th, but due

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48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:06 AM Page 9 JUNE. 2020 9 INTERNATIONAL PRO RODEO ASSOCIATION Cowgirl Barrel Racing photo by Emily Gethke Rodeo Photography Annual Round-up For Jesus Rodeo Was A Blessing By Tammie Hiatt The Corona Virus has definitely im- pacted each and every one of our lives and has devasted the rodeo industry as a whole. We have sadly watched as rodeo after rodeo has either been post- poned or cancelled all across the coun- try and Canada. But in the rural northeastern Oklahoma town of Locust Grove, the Annual Round-up for Jesus Rodeo brought a glimmer of normalcy to the area on May 8 & 9. The event, headed up by Rob Pierce, the 2001 IPRA Tie-Down Roping Champion and Senior Pastor at the Exciting Southeast Baptist Church, was co-sanctioned with the IPRA and the ACRA rodeo associations. When the central entry system closed present Old Glory both performances. the clock in 17.398 for a $718.20 pay- Each lady pocketed $497.47. Kaydenae there were 475 contestants entered and No spring rodeo in Oklahoma is com- day for third. Bailey Stuva clocked a Crawford and Rebekah Davis split 5-6 the roster read like a who’s who in plete without at least one wet perform- 17.404 and took home $529.20 for with 2.1 second runs and picked up rodeo. All eyes were on this rodeo and ance and contestants had a muddy fourth. IFR50 qualifier Kara Kreder of $211.05 each. how it was going to take place, with so playing field during the Friday night Collinsville, OK turned in a 17.432 and many precautions that had to be ad- performance. pocketed $340.20 for fifth and Jenna While many of the larger rodeo events hered to, to be considered safe, the Smeenk clocked a 17.548 to earn have either postponed or cancelled, rodeo committee had their work cut out With 79 barrel racers entered, Ashlie $189.00 for sixth. some of the smaller rural rodeos may for them. They posted flyers multiple Withrow of Henryetta, OK took the continue to fill a much-needed void in places on the grounds advising that 6’ win with a 17.240 second run. With- The breakaway ropers were 62 strong the rodeo industry. To keep up with social distancing be practiced as much row, a former IFR qualifier, earned in their event. Jackie Crawford took the news and the updated rodeo schedule as possible. They utilized a revival tent $1,096.20. Stephanie Trettel finished win with a 1.7 second run and picked from the International Pro Rodeo Asso- for the concession area to work out of second with a 17.377 second run that up $874.35. Kylee Carder and Amber ciation, visit www.iprarodeo.com. to help with distancing and they kept a paid $718.20. Lacinda Rose stopped Butler split 3-4 with 2.0 second runs. count of the number of spectators that were allowed on the grounds at a time. With all precautions in place, they played to a packed house. Miss Rodeo USA Brooke Wallace was on hand to

48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:06 AM Page 10 Barrel Racer of the Month JUNE 2020 10 By Sarai Angelle Elizabeth Sbrusch ners, they would win the race with a blaz- nearly ten years and three nursing degrees Frenchie 8 months now, and she has ac- Life is slowly returning to normal, and complished so much for me in such a short with the return of normal begin the first ing fast 15.271. later before I got back into horses.” amount of time, she is truly incredible.” wave of barrel races! By the up and coming junior sire, First This Needville, Texas cowgirl is no Sabrusch dedicated 7 years of her life to Down French, and out of a daughter of On May 9th in Alvarado, Texas, BRAT as- stranger to competition! Raised on the her educations, leaving her with an associ- Dash Ta Fame, this winning cross was sociation hosted on of their first new social back of a horse, Sbrusch has been riding ates, bachelors and masters degree in nurs- bound for glory. distancing barrel race. With the hard work since she was 3 years old. “I won my first ing. She now currently practices as a of producer Mary Etta Cochran, things buckle when I was 5,” Sbrusch recalled, Family Nurse Practitioner. With school be- So far Frenchie, as the mare is called, and have gone smoothly despite the mandates “and my first saddles when I was 10. I’ve hind her, Sbrusch decided it was the time Sbrusch, have wracked up several notable by the state to include social distancing at been riding for as long as I can remember.” to get back into her first love; barrel rac- wins in their short time together! Their sporting events in Texas. ing. most notable achievement to date is their She climbed the ranks of junior and high qualification for RFD-TVs The American. It is here in Alvarado where our barrel school rodeos as well, but when the time This is where a special palomino mare While a down barrel in the semi-finals at racer of the month, Elizabeth Sbrusch, and came and Sbrusch graduated high school, named Frenchie steps in. cowtown cost them, Sbrusch and Frenchie her talented palomino mare crushed the life took her in a different direction. “It plan to go back and redeem themselves. competition. Out of several hundred run- was about that time that my high school Hot French Lady is a 6 year old mare that rodeo mare was approaching retirement, Sbrusch purchased from trainer Kari “Frenchie’s drive and will to win are just and college became my focus. It was Brough in September of 2019. “I have had amazing, she wants to win just as badly as I do, and to have that special connection with a horse like that is really incredible,” Sbrusch said of the mare, “She is calm, cool and collected. She wants to do her job, and she’s good at it. At Alvarado that day I knew I needed to focus on a smooth first barrel, and the rest would follow. Sure enough that is exactly what happened!” As for the future, another American Quali- fication is definitely set in Sbrusch’s sights. Her other goals include filling her WPRA permit this year, and getting her and Frenchies feet wet at the rodeos. You can also plan on seeing the pair at the pres- tigious Ruby Buckle barrel race in Guthrie, Oklahoma this June. “I am so grateful for her,” Sbrusch added, “and everyone who keeps us going down the road, including my husband Brett, my family and my father, and Kari Brough who is constantly supporting me and help- ing me with Frenchie. I’d also like to thank the other parts of my team; my farrier Phillip Minnaar, Texas Equine Hospital & Dr. Honnas, Med Vet Pharmaceuticals, and Fly 7 Equine Body Works.” We look forward to watching this dynamic barrel racing duo accomplish many more milestones this year!

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48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:07 AM Page 33 More Perspectives “If I have to start relying on my horses for Miller started competing when she was 8. JUNE 2020 33 In Mental Toughness, an income, or I HAVE to win a check here Her parents, who weren’t involved in to pay the bills, I don’t feel like I’m the horses, immediately noticed both the cost the bat. It is an expensive sport and you Part II same competitor,” she said. “I start priori- of the sport and her commitment to it. need to be able to cover your expenses. It tizing things a little more than I should. gets expensive really quickly. Dad always By Tanya Randall “I was having fun and having a good time, told me, this is your hobby, this is what “When I’m out there running barrels be- but they could see I wasn’t working as you love to do, but you need something to Emily Miller cause I love it and I know my horse is ca- hard at it as I should,” she explained. “I fall back on. Something that’s reliable and Emily Miller doesn’t make her living as a pable of winning and I want to give him was just there because my friends were. consistent. If your horse is hurt and you’re professional barrel racer. The 2019 NFR the best opportunity with the security net Mom and Dad opened up a checking ac- out six months, it doesn’t put you out. qualifier is a dental hygienist and does her of he is not the one putting food on the count for me and said, ‘You can pay your They were really big on me getting an ed- best to work Mondays through Thursdays table at night I am able to do that better. own entry fees, and if you don’t win ucation.” at Stephens Family Dental in Weatherford, That’s just for me and everyone is differ- enough to pay your own entries, you can Oklahoma, when she’s not rodeoing. ent. I like being able to go back to work stay home until you’ve saved up your al- Job security has also made decisions like and know that my truck payment gets lowance to pay for the next one.” turning out due to poor ground conditions Having that job helps her mentally in the made because of that. It’s not up to easier. arena. Chongo to do that.” “They gave me the responsibility right off “Having that security allows me to have a little more flexibility in that decision-mak- ing process,” she said. Outside of having the comfort of her job, Miller’s mental game is about the same as any other rodeo athlete. Keeping things simple and focusing on the little things. “I have a really busy mind and it con- stantly going,” she admitted. “I can be sit- ting there talking and thinking about 12 other things, so I try to calm my brain down. I pray before, I try to ask for a safe, clean run, and I tell myself, sit up and look at your spots. It helps me to keep in mind what my job is. I just try to dial in on a couple of little instructions.” Vocalization is Miller’s preferred method, so she’s always talking through what she needs to do, especially in the alley. “I was a little self-conscious about people seeing me talking to myself at the NFR,” she chuckled, “but when I actually watched the replay, you couldn’t tell. I’m big on verbalization. Jana (Turner) would say it out loud to me too (in the alleyway) when she turned away from Chongo, she’d say ‘Sit down. Look at your spots. Let’s go to the South Point.’ That’s what she said every night. That little boost of confidence at the end—Let’s go to the South Point— helped too. You’ve got to stay positive. I try to focus on what I do need to do and what it takes to execute it properly.” Mental Toughness with Jimmie Smith continued on next page

48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:07 AM Page 34 Jimmie Smith horse Lena On The Rocks for the rest of However, that speed bump allowed her to JUNE 2020 34 the season. be better set for the 2020 season. If It Former WPRA Rookie of the Year Jimmie weren’t for Lena getting hurt, she tal walk through with her horse in the Smith is pretty laid back when it comes to “When I was told I could not run her and wouldn’t be riding Marthas Bullion arena if she can. her nerves at the rodeos. A lot of her she was going home, my attitude flipped (“Pixie”) and Lever Action (“Minnie”) “chill” comes from being an all-around upside down,” she admitted. “I had the along with Lena this year. “I like to at least walk through on what- hand growing up. worst attitude at practice before the Wild ever horse I’m on,” she said. “Lena really Card Round. It was embarrassingly terri- “Everything happens for a reason,” she benefits from it. You can walk through “I grew up roping and tying goats because ble. I just had to regroup. When Lena said. “Lena needed the time off and she and move your body like you were mak- you get to control how good you are by went home it was hard to stay positive, came back stronger than she was last ing a run. As far as being in the alley, I pet how hard you work; you don’t have to but I never went home. I knew I had the year.” Lena and say a little prayer. I don’t really have the $100,000 to go with it,” she said. horses to do it. It was just when and if we get too worked up.” “In high school and college, those were had time to click before October 1st.” As for down the alley mental prep, Smith my go-to events. I could work as hard as I likes to get to rodeos early and do a men- story courtesy Barrel Racing Report wanted to be as good as I wanted. “I think growing up like that...having to ride horses that were the best and trying to find Lena and season her, is the key. I think riding colts and horses that didn’t al- ways win has made me appreciate the good ones. I think it just gives you more reason to treat them well. On the mental side, it gives you that push to keep going when things aren’t going well.” There have been times when Smith’s confidence was shaken. The first was her rookie year when she didn’t know the lay of the land along the rodeo road. “I’m pretty laid back as far as being at the rodeos but I definitely wasn’t my rookie year,” she said. “I didn’t get into a lot of the bigger rodeos early on and during the summer when I wasn’t doing very well and at places like Cheyenne it was a lot harder. Then towards the end of the season when I was more like ‘whatever hap- pens, happens,’ I did better.” Smith says it’s especially important when you’re going some- where for the first time like she did her rookie year. “It’s always good to have someone to talk to so you can prepare as far as arena se- tups and what horses to ride and all of that,” she said. “I’ve always been told and I like to have three good mentors. You can have too many, but it is nice to have other people to talk to. “My mom and Jackie Jatzlau are my go-tos when I need to talk through something and when I’m on the road, Jana Bean has been amazing. I can call her and ask questions any time.” The second time she had her mental game heavily tested was at the Calgary Stam- pede when she had to get off her good

48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:07 AM Page 35 Lee County Cowboy Church JUNE 2020 35 SPRING FLING BARREL RACE bred mare. They put an entire 2 tenths of Jimmie Smith the field of competition! The 7 year old & Traffic Kat gelding has been one of Smith’s up and coming colts that she has had in the works By Sarai Angelle behind her open horses. “He turned into a bigger project than I As the world continues to adjust in the originally expected, but it’s been really re- midst of the Corona Virus pandemic, bar- warding to work with him.” The Spring rel racers are eagerly getting back into the Fling was great,” Smith said of the event, swing of things. In Giddings, Texas, the being just a stones throw from her back- Lee County Cowboy Church had their an- yard. “That’s my group of people, Justin nual Spring Fling barrel race. Not only is Maass and Charlie Johnson, that I love to it a wonderful event to raise money for the go rope with all the time. So I felt like I church, but barrel racers hungry to race was at home!” brought over 350 contestants to the event! Currently sitting number 2 in the WPRA world standings, make sure to keep an eye We took a moment to catch up with out for Smith and her talented string of WPRA barrel racer Jimmie Smith, who rodeo horses as the season continues! As was the crowned Spring Fling champion always Smith would like to thank her after an intense all nighter of barrel rac- mother, Dawn Smith, and her incredible ing. Smith is the 2018 WPRA Resistol line up of sponsors: Slone Saddles, Kahm Rookie of the year, 2018 Puyallup Barrel MVP Rock&Roll Denim Lithia Chrysler Racing Champion, the 2019 Texas Circuit Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Bryan/ College Barrel Racing Champion, and the 2020 Station, Resistol K&N Equine, 5Star American Semi-Finals round 1 winner. Equine Professionals, Choice Deliscious Smith took the lead at the Spring Fling Horse Treats, Barrel Racer Fit Renovo, with an impressive 16.999 aboard her gray Stressline Equine Therapy. gelding Traffic Kat, also known as TK. TK is by Traffic Guy, out of a Jackie Bee Alexis Dieckman & SB Smoke On The Water

48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:08 AM Page 36 Boisjoli Sisters Join the Ranks of would haul all our cattle and 10 head of JUNE 2020 36 WPRA Breakaway Roping horses.” of breakaway roping a lot,” Makayla said. other than our sporting events and hang- Garth Boisjoli got off work around 5 p.m., “How lucky are we that all this happened ing out with each other on the farm. I and by 5:30, the family was loaded and at such an opportune time for us?” started basketball in Grade 5, and we off for the 45-minute drive to the indoor were all on the swimming team and we all arena, where the girls would rope until The surge in breakaway roping is taking did basketball. midnight. They’d return home, put things the rodeo world by storm. Several amateur away and head to bed, and Dad would be associations have had breakaway roping “We did all the sports, baseball and soc- up and ready for work by 4 a.m. for years, but it’s hitting the mainstream cer. My mom put us in drama, so we were big time, starting with The American in pretty busy. We didn’t have a lot of time Garth wasn’t the only one working. The 2019 and extending it into this season. for social activities. When we weren’t at girls were crafting skills that carried them Several big ProRodeos have decided to practice, we were riding our horses.” to college. Shelby competed at Ranger showcase the event, including the Fort (Texas) College before moving to Worth (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo There weren’t many video games played Stephenville to focus on roping, and three months ago. nor much television watched in the Makayla is working on her master’s of Boisjoli household, because there just business administration at Tarleton State “It’s actually super cool how breakaway wasn’t much time for it. If work needed to University. roping has taken off,”late nights, we be done, it was, whether it was by Dad, worked for hours and hours for this. We Mom or one of the girls. The work ethic “We had so much fun growing up,” neverthought it would take off anywhere, was instilled early, Shelby said. “It used to be a really small but it’s as much for the parents as much as population, and everybody knew every- us. They hauled us to so many events over By Ted Harbin Shelby Boisjoli is excited to see the future body. I don’t remember being in the house the years, and they were there for the of breakaway roping in the WPRA and when we were little. We were outside practices. Just three years separate the three Boisjoli blessed to get to experience it with her sis- from the time we got up in the morning sisters, and how they were raised in a tiny ters. She joined the WPRA in 2020 fol- until after dark. “It’s paying off now.” So is having their hamlet outside Calgary, Alberta, still lowing in her sister, Makayla’s footsteps. “I can’t name just one thing we did. We WPRA cards. Makayla, who has had hers shows in everything they do. had sleds and horses. My family went to since 2016, took advantage during the first “I was picking up ropes and swinging the lake a lot; we were water rats. We ProRodeo event of the year in Fort Worth. Makayla, Shelby and Marissa, the chil- them until Grade 6,” said Shelby, the mid- could do anything, from snow skiing to Shelby, though, missed out on the oppor- dren born two decades ago to Garth and dle of the three Boisjoli sisters. “My dad waterboarding to water skiing. We tunity, but she didn’t wait long before ob- Sherry Boisjoli in Langdon, Alberta, a wouldn’t let us rope off a horse until we were busy.” taining her membership. community of about 5,000 people south- could rope the dummy 50 times in a east of the province’s largest city. All were row, so I didn’t start roping until I was It sounds more like 1970s Americana in- “I wanted to buy my WPRA card last year, raised around horses and competition, and 12.” stead of a decade ago in southern Alberta, but I was spending a lot of time in they’ve carried their experiences with but it’s a time the girls cherish to this day. Canada, so I didn’t do it,” said Shelby, them to the Lone Star State. It’s a similar notion to making layups and Of course, with Makayla being the most who has her goals pointed directly at the short jump shots before trying 3-pointers mature at 23, their reflections should carry 2020 world title. “But you had to be in The oldest two are WPRA members set- in basketball, another sport that filled the them for many years ahead. the top 40 in the WPRA to make Fort ting their sails on the high waves of break- girls’ time a great deal while growing up. Worth, and I wasn’t. With all these oppor- away roping, and they’re already making They’ve gone through the steps, focused “Sports taught me a lot more than I ever tunities in the WPRA, you just have to names for themselves. Each time they on the fundamentals, and nowadays they thought they would,” she said. “Being on have it. There are way too many opportu- back into the box serves as a gentle re- can fire shots from just about any angle teams and having to room with people, get nities to miss out on without it.” minder of the work they’ve done since necessary to secure the catch. along with people and work with people childhood to get to this level. on a team teaches you something. I think All rodeo folks want are opportunities, and it’s still part of the Boisjolis lives in the biggest thing sports translated to us is and now the women in roping are seizing It’s just another level of competition, Stephenville, Texas; Makayla and Marissa that my sisters and I have always been a them. something they have done together most live together, and Shelby has her own pad. team; whatever it takes to succeed, we of their lives. “Our parents were everything to us,” support each other.” “I love breakaway roping, because it’s Makayla said. “My dad and mom both strong women showing that we can do big “I’d say we started competing against grew up training their own horses in the While Makayla and Shelby focus on things,” Makayla said. “Breakaway roping each other from the time we were born,” rodeo industry. All the family is like that. breakaway roping, their baby sister has is finally getting showcased for what it is. said Makayla, the eldest by 16 months. We grew up at a very young age with her eyes set on team roping. Marissa has It requires a lot of hard work, a lot of time “The three of us didn’t really do much horses. I never wanted to rope, but once yet to purchase her WPRA card, though and a lot of effort. We put in that time and we started roping, Dad would rent an in- her siblings are trying to force her hand the work, and we want to be showcased as door arena for us three nights a week. We into a membership and, well, possibly much as the other events.” roping calves instead of steers. story courtesy WPRA “My sisters and I talk about the explosion

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48page WEB June 2020.qxp_Layout 1 5/21/20 8:08 AM Page 38 The Race is ON! JUNE2020 38 By Jane Armstrong, Ph.D. 40 BARRELS TOTAL 1. Charlotte Overton 200 The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Asso- 2. Kristian Dingianni 160 ciation (TSPRA) season started off 3. J J Jolley 160 with a great turnout at our first 4. Stacey Clarke 160 rodeos of the 2020 season on 5. Shelah Bell 110 March 13 & 14 at Circle T Arena 6. Casey Cooper 60 in Hamilton, Texas. With 50+ bar- 7. Tub Hill 50 rel racers each day, the year started 8. Lois Fulton 50 strong before Texas and the rest of 9. Connie Clute 40 the country abided by shelter-in- 10. Jennifer Hojnacki 40 place recommendations to protect lives and “manage” the coron- 50 BARRELS TOTAL avirus outbreak. 1. Stacey Gates 180 2. Jackie Ellis 150 At our first rodeo each year, 3. Jay Jay McMahan 150 TSPRA awards a buckle to the 4. Dana Chaddick 120 winner of each event. In 2020, the 5. Libby Wampler 120 buckle winners were: 40’s – Char- 6. Amye Craig 90 lotte Overton; 50’s – Stacey Gates; 7. Renee Baird 80 60’s – Billie Bright/Tami Burkland 8. Jackie Whitcher 60 (tie); and 70’s – Mitzi Harper (see 9. Rejane Blackwell 50 photo). 10. Kim Acosta 40 Pictured l to r are Barrel Racing June 13-14 Hamilton For more information on how to 60 BARRELS TOTAL Director Sharon Jones, Billie June 27-28 Belton join the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo 1. Tami Burkland 190 Bright, Tami Burklund, Stacey (dome) Association (TSPRA) or enter our 2. Billie Bright 190 Gates and Barrel Racing Director July 11-12 Hamilton rodeos, go to www.tspra.com or 3. Debbie Bloxom 160 Rejane Blackwell. (top arena) call 1-254-223-2290. 4. Glenda Wood 140 July 25-26 Groesbeck 5. Jane Armstrong 90 Having lived through several pan- August 1-2 Waco 6. Cindy Dietz 90 demics prior to coronavirus, many August 15-16 Belton 7. Linda Penland 80 senior rodeo contestants are (new arena) 8. Debbie Owens 80 chomping at the bit to get back on August 29-30 Hamilton 9. Marti Orlando 60 the rodeo trail! Several rodeos September 19-20 Giddings 10. Becky Robertson 20 which were cancelled due to Texas October 3-4 Groesbeck shelter-in-place guidelines, have October 9-10 Hamilton 2020 TSPRA Point standings for 70 BARRELS TOTAL now been rescheduled, our Finals November 5-7 Hamilton the barrels are as follows: 1. Mitzi Harper 170 have been moved to November and FINALS 2. Pat Tobolka 160 our revised 2020 schedule is now 3. Donna Shiller 160 as follows: 4. Sharon Kelley 150 5. Kathy Faust 110 6. Willie Little 100

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