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Wildrose Rodeo Association
ATTENTION TIE DOWN ROPERS:
Fellow Calf Ropers, I would like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me. My name is Jason Cunningham and I am your 2021 Calf Roping Director for the Wildrose Rodeo Association. We have been very fortunate over the recent years to have been provided very good stock for our event. For the most part the stock and stock contractors have been treated with respect and we have had very few incidents resulting in losses. We hope to continue to have good stock and will be doing our very best to continue the good relationships with contractors that we have built over the years. A big part of keeping calves good for our event is to condition them. It is a known fact that the less stress a calf goes through, the better it will be able to handle the event in which we compete in. This is why it is very important to condition the calves by tying them before the first performance of the rodeo on each and every weekend. Historically we have been able to rope sucking calves all year long. Being with the cows helps to rejuvenate them from the weekend of roping but it also makes them stronger and potentially “wilder” come the next rodeo. This is why they need to be tied down. I have been roping calves for a very long time and I understand how I am helping myself, my horse, and my fellow ropers to keep the calves strong and also make for a more entertaining event at each rodeo. Nobody likes seeing a cowboy getting mashed as much as they like to see smooth and fast runs. The unfortunate thing is that not everyone in our group is as willing to help condition the calves as a select few that seem to show up every time. It is my intention to put in place a system to help get more contestants involved for the betterment of us all. That being said, we will be implementing the following: 1) Everyone who is set up in the first performance of the rodeo will be expected to be present a minimum of 1.5 hours before the performance to condition calves. The judges draw needs to happen 1 hour before the performance which should allow enough time with sufficient calf ropers 2) Fresh calves will be Flanked 2 times and Tied a total of 4 times on the end of a rope – no horses involved 3) Calves that had been roped previously at a WRA sanctioned rodeo will be Flanked 1 time and Tied 2 times on the end of a rope – no horses involved 4) Calves will be run down the arena at least one time in groups of 3 or 4 to find the catch pen 5) Everyone will have my Cell Phone Number (780) 298‐9138 a. If you are set up in the first section of the rodeo and cannot make it 1.5 hours before the performance, you need to contact me via text to let me know why you cannot make it. b. Acceptance of your reason will be at the discretion of the Director c. No contact with the Director prior will be assumed a no show. 6) We will be implementing a 3 Strike Rule for those who do not regularly participate in conditioning the calves or without acceptable reasons for their absence: a. First Strike – Warning from Director b. Second Strike ‐ $25 Fine c. Third Strike and Subsequent Strikes ‐ $50 fine 7) At each rodeo, if the Director is not present, he will appoint one individual to note who had helped out conditioning calves. It WILL NOT be his responsibility to track you down before the performance. Some of you might think this maybe seems a little harsh. However harsh you may think it is, we need to try and get more involvement from the entire group rather than just the same select few. Everyone benefits from conditioning the cattle and everyone should participate. As mentioned earlier, we are very lucky to get to rope the finest pens of roping calves in rodeo. We need to continue this tradition and help the sport to continually improve for all the participants and the paying fan base. Kind Regards, Jason Cunningham
Fellow Calf Ropers, I would like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me. My name is Jason Cunningham and I am your 2021 Calf Roping Director for the Wildrose Rodeo Association. We have been very fortunate over the recent years to have been provided very good stock for our event. For the most part the stock and stock contractors have been treated with respect and we have had very few incidents resulting in losses. We hope to continue to have good stock and will be doing our very best to continue the good relationships with contractors that we have built over the years. A big part of keeping calves good for our event is to condition them. It is a known fact that the less stress a calf goes through, the better it will be able to handle the event in which we compete in. This is why it is very important to condition the calves by tying them before the first performance of the rodeo on each and every weekend. Historically we have been able to rope sucking calves all year long. Being with the cows helps to rejuvenate them from the weekend of roping but it also makes them stronger and potentially “wilder” come the next rodeo. This is why they need to be tied down. I have been roping calves for a very long time and I understand how I am helping myself, my horse, and my fellow ropers to keep the calves strong and also make for a more entertaining event at each rodeo. Nobody likes seeing a cowboy getting mashed as much as they like to see smooth and fast runs. The unfortunate thing is that not everyone in our group is as willing to help condition the calves as a select few that seem to show up every time. It is my intention to put in place a system to help get more contestants involved for the betterment of us all. That being said, we will be implementing the following: 1) Everyone who is set up in the first performance of the rodeo will be expected to be present a minimum of 1.5 hours before the performance to condition calves. The judges draw needs to happen 1 hour before the performance which should allow enough time with sufficient calf ropers 2) Fresh calves will be Flanked 2 times and Tied a total of 4 times on the end of a rope – no horses involved 3) Calves that had been roped previously at a WRA sanctioned rodeo will be Flanked 1 time and Tied 2 times on the end of a rope – no horses involved 4) Calves will be run down the arena at least one time in groups of 3 or 4 to find the catch pen 5) Everyone will have my Cell Phone Number (780) 298‐9138 a. If you are set up in the first section of the rodeo and cannot make it 1.5 hours before the performance, you need to contact me via text to let me know why you cannot make it. b. Acceptance of your reason will be at the discretion of the Director c. No contact with the Director prior will be assumed a no show. 6) We will be implementing a 3 Strike Rule for those who do not regularly participate in conditioning the calves or without acceptable reasons for their absence: a. First Strike – Warning from Director b. Second Strike ‐ $25 Fine c. Third Strike and Subsequent Strikes ‐ $50 fine 7) At each rodeo, if the Director is not present, he will appoint one individual to note who had helped out conditioning calves. It WILL NOT be his responsibility to track you down before the performance. Some of you might think this maybe seems a little harsh. However harsh you may think it is, we need to try and get more involvement from the entire group rather than just the same select few. Everyone benefits from conditioning the cattle and everyone should participate. As mentioned earlier, we are very lucky to get to rope the finest pens of roping calves in rodeo. We need to continue this tradition and help the sport to continually improve for all the participants and the paying fan base. Kind Regards, Jason Cunningham
2019 Award Winners
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Albert, Kendall
Bellecort, Corey
Benoit, Tyson
Bolin, Chance
Bovee, Justin
Cooper, Briar
Cote, Wacey
Crook, Coltin
Fast, Chyanne
Haverson, Rhett
Johnson, Ryan
McArthur, Jessie
McKenzie, John
McNea, Krista
Mercer, Aaron
Neill, Sarah
Ouellette, Landon
Oxebin, James
Smith, Garth
Smith, Scott
Taylor, Kelsey
Utri, Andee
If your name is on this list please contact the office:
Albert, Kendall
Bellecort, Corey
Benoit, Tyson
Bolin, Chance
Bovee, Justin
Cooper, Briar
Cote, Wacey
Crook, Coltin
Fast, Chyanne
Haverson, Rhett
Johnson, Ryan
McArthur, Jessie
McKenzie, John
McNea, Krista
Mercer, Aaron
Neill, Sarah
Ouellette, Landon
Oxebin, James
Smith, Garth
Smith, Scott
Taylor, Kelsey
Utri, Andee
