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Spencer Update: Marshall PRCA Rodeo, Marshall, TX
Spencer Turner, Winning Ride at IFR 2009
Date, Rodeo Name and Location
On Friday the 13th I attended the Marshall PRCA rodeo in Marshall, Texas
What horse did you draw?
I drew a sorrel horse branded 511 and named Sorrel Top
Stock Contractor?
Classic Prorodeo Company from Texas
How was your horse in the chute?
My horse was pretty bad, pawing the ground in the alley, kicking, rearing up, just a real bear all together
Did you learn about the horse before hand?
I couldn’t find anything on the horse on the computer and no other cowboys knew what it was either. I talked to Scotty the stock contractor and he said that he purchased the horse at the NFR bucking stock sale in Las Vegas in December. The horse was a colt (which seems to be all I have been getting on lately) and the it was pretty bucky and it bucked with its head on the ground and would need some rein.
Tell me about your ride, did you feel strong, did the horse perform the way you thought it would?
After all the rucus in the chute I nodded and when the gate opened the horse stalled, then ran forward in the chute then went backwards, all the time the gate was wide open. The horse then decided to leave the chute and kinda ran me down the gate. It took a little scoot then did put its head on the ground and break really hard and buck hard. I thought that it was gonna be great!! The horse then proceeded to throw, what we call a colt fit, or a wild horse fit. Just jumping in air and turning back and just kinda getting real western. I was riding great, setting my feet real high and controlling my rein really well. When the buzzer sounded I jumped off and walked back and heard the score of 73 points. Those horses that throw those wild west fits are real crowd pleasers but the judges are looking for kicking action and mine didn’t kick out much so that’s why only 73. It was a lot of fun though! I am very thankful that the Lord has blessed me with the talents to ride bucking horses, it’s a blast.
Comments about the rodeo? committee, hospitality, etc.
I have been to that rodeo before back in 2007 and liked it. It adds $1000 in each event and they cut off the bronc riding at 36 entries. They treat the cowboys well with an awesome hospitality room with many, many choices of food to eat. I’m glad it was a covered arena because it had been raining in Texas for 3 days and rained throughout the whole rodeo and with temperatures in the low 30′s it was definitely a chilly night to rodeo.
Your favorite protein bar, when out on the road?
I like Met-Rx!
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Scotty Update: PRCA Rodeo, Okeechobee, FL
Scotty NeSmith
Date, Rodeo Name and Location
On Saturday March 14th I competed at the Okeechobee, Fl PRCA Rodeo
Which horse did you draw?
I drew a horse by the name of 89 Tar Baby
Stock Contractor?
The stock contractor was Silver Spur Championship Rodeo
How was your horse in the chute?
The horse was good, stood well and didn’t need to be tied in. He ran forward when they pulled the gate.
Did you learn about the horse before hand?
Yeah, I knew the horse. An amateur contractor owned him and I got on him 3 or 4 times at college rodeos. I pulled an 80 something every time I rode him before.
Tell me about your ride, did you feel strong, did the horse perform the way you thought it would?
This horse blew out strong and hard. A lot harder than I remembered. My foot came down under my riggin and he popped me on to my back. Then he jerked me down and I landed on my head. When I rode him in the past at college rodeos I was riding for $50 or so bucks and covered him. Tonight I was riding for $1500 and he bucked me off.
Comments about the rodeo? committee, hospitality, etc
It was a good rodeo. It was a fair rodeo and it pulled a good crowd. It was a long performance, it was around 3 hours.
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On The Rodeo Road Welcomes WRPA Barrel Racer Tracey Goodman…
Tracey Goodman at Fort Smith
Full name, age, event, and circuit?
My name is Tracey Elizabeth Goodman. I’m 22 years old and barrel race mainly in the Southeastern Circuit.
What age did you get involved in Rodeo?
I have been on a horses back BEFORE I could walk. I first started actually rodeoing around 15 or 16 but we have always went to local saddle club shows, NBHA’s, and barrel races all over.
Why did you decided to pursue rodeo?
If I could make rodeo my full time job, I definitely would. It is a love that you can’t find just anywhere. The feeling, the smell and the excitement…it’s like none other.
Please name your career highlights (or the ones that mean the most to you).
Hmmm…the one that means the most to me…I wouldn’t even know where to start. But I can say that my most favorite thing to hear as my horse pushes off the 3rd barrel is the crowd roaring and the announcer telling everyone to watch the clock…(thinking there might be a time change). Such a great feeling.
What are you 2009 goals both personal and in the arena?
My personal goals…out of the arena, I just wanna strive to be a better person and a better Christian. In the arena, I would love to make Southeastern Circuit finals in Florida for WPRA. But if I’m going to achieve that I need to get on the ball…I’m behind!! 
How would you describe yourself?
I am fun and outgoing. I have NEVER met a stranger. Love being on the road and my critters are my world.
At this point in your career, how do you pick and choose between rodeos?
I basically try to hit the ones that make the most sense to go to. There needs to be decent added money. This isn’t a game you can get rich at though and I have to keep that in the back of my head. lol.
What is something you cant live without, when you are on the road?
To be honest…I hate going without my Mini Aussie, Callie. She is the absolute best hauling partner a girl could have.
Favorite food
DORITOS CHIPS…
Other Hobbies?
I love getting on colts and breaking them out. One of my favorite things is trying to “get into” a problem horses head. They are so interesting if you really just try to work with them.
Who do you look up to in your event?
Who do I look up too…that’s a really hard question. I really like Angie Meadors. She always seems to have a lot going on with modeling and training futurity horses. She seems like a really down to earth girl.
What horses are in your trailer at the moment?
(Name each horse, age, color, Name, Barn Name, and if they are your main mount, back up, any quirks they have, or something cute about each one)
Magnolias Class. Aka-Biscuit. 14 year old bay gelding. He is my main mount. Then I have Zeros Hawk Boy which is gonna be on the trailer until he sells. He is 9 years old and we call him Scratch. Then there is Scratch’s little sister, Itch. (reg. name is Future Earnings) She is getting to see the sights right now and getting some seasoning under her belt. She is 5 right now.
What rodeo do you look forward to the most and why?
I love the Memphis, TN. WPRA. Sikeston is great too….along with Fort Smith, Ar.
What would you tell a Rookie starting out in the rodeo world today?
Well, I would tell them not to let rodeo take up their whole life. Be serious about it definitely but let it be what you do…not who you are
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Spencer Update: PRCA Rodeo, Montgomery, AL
Spencer Turner, Winning Ride at IFR 2009
Date, Rodeo Name and Location
On Friday March 6th I competed in the Southeastern Livestock Expo and Rodeo. It was a PRCA rodeo in Montgomery, Alabama
Which horse did you draw?
I drew a little sorrel horse…. 32 Beaver Bait from Brookman rodeo company
Stock Contractor?
Stace Smith is the main contractor but he brings in some stock from Brookman and Korkow for this rodeo
How was your horse in the chute?
It was OK. She didn’t really act up too much.
Did you learn about the horse before hand?
I had called a couple bronc riders who had been on her. They both had different stories of what she did and what they would do different next time so I pretty much knew as much about her before I called than after, but that is all part of it.
Tell me about your ride, did you feel strong, did the horse perform the way you thought it would?
When I nodded she stalled and they tapped her and she kinda reared out of the chute, I marked her out good, but then it got a little hairy. She put her head on the ground and kinda pulled me down a little, but not a big deal I just kept spurring her. We had 2 or 3 good jumps of her kicking out and bucking hard. After that she pulled me down over the front again but I was not that bad outta shape. I threw my upper body back and really threw my feet to the front to recover, but I guess I threw my feet too hard because I actually spurred over her neck with my left foot, at that point is when the bronc and I parted ways. Which was a good thing cause I could have very easily broke my leg, I would take a no score over a broken leg any day! Scotty said that maybe I shouldn’t have tried so hard. It’s all good though, I am still blessed to be out here on the road, win or lose. The Glory still goes to God for the opportunity to be out here.
Comments about the rodeo? committee, hospitality, etc
It was my first time to attend the rodeo in Montgomery. They added $5000 in each event and there were 42 bronc riders so it definitely would have made for a great payday.
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Brian Massey, 3 X IFR Champion talks to On The Rodeo Road about a Memorable Ride
Brian Massey
One of Brian’s Most Memorable Rides
The Sparta, MI rodeo is memorable in and of itself. What, with the majority of the grounds being covered with “campers” who have been there for days with primitive accommodations and what appeared to be an abundance of beverages. They were definitely there to have a good time. So you can imagine the energy level at this mid-summer event. The horse was a bay who had a reputation for stalling out in front of the chutes and then being explosive. True to his reputation, when the gate opened he took about two jumps and then blew up right in front of the chutes. He’s the kind of horse you want to draw, and allows you to let it all hang out! What a fun way to earn 86 points and win a rodeo!!!
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Amber Update: St. Lucie County Fair & Rodeo, Ft. Pierce, FL
Amber and Dorey at Cleveland
Date, Rodeo Name and Location
March 7th * St Lucie County Fair & Rodeo * Ft Pierce, FL
Which horse did you run?
I ran Dorey, which was the mare I won Cleveland, OH on. I have been going through some bit changes with Dorey because the bit I was using was cutting her mouth. It actually made her mouth so sore that I decided to run her in a hackamore (which is not bit at all, with nose band) It’s a big change and typically makes horses stiffer. Dorey is not used to having anything over her nose either, so it took her a little bit to get used to the pressure of it.
How was the ground, alley, warm up area, etc?
When most people think of Florida rodeos they think of DEEP, SANDY, BIG pens…although this pen is big…that’s as far as the stereotype goes. The ground is typically harder than deep, and is red clay, not sand. There is no intermission at this rodeo, so we do not get in the arena before we run.
Tell me about your run, the good the bad and the ugly. Exactly how you felt about it.
Every time I run Dorey, I am more and more impressed with her. She is very gritty and tries really hard. She came in the pen hard, but I just wasn’t aggressive enough on her. She did her job, but I didn’t do mine. I hit the 1st barrel (bummer) but she is working very well especially with all the changes I have been throwing at her.
Comments about the rodeo?
This is normally a VERY good rodeo and one of the bigger rodeos of the year, but also one of the furthest away. With that being said WE (the barrel racers) were VERY pissed off that they did not have a timer that worked, which means that they used stopped watches. With that much money on the line it is very discouraging to know that our times are left up to stop watches and human error. FUN NOTE * Shiloh and Mighty Mouse kicked butt again placing 3rd
Anything interesting happen on the trip there or back?
When I left off the last time, I had lost my wallet (money, credit card, drivers license etc) and was having a COME APART…so yeah…I got a text that next morning saying they had found my wallet in the drive way of the place we were staying before Pendleton, luckily Cari covered my butt and loaned me money for the weekend (luv ya girl) So on the way to Ft Pierce I knew I was going to have to do my part of the driving (normally not a problem but Grants truck was a 6 speed) I have driven a 6 speed before but I HATE it lol. I tried to get out of driving because I didn’t have my drivers license (the boys said nice try but I was driving haha) So I took over driving around 4:30am and drove us into Florida. I drove us into Florida right past the INSPECTION STATION at the border…which by law you have to stop at when bringing horses in or out of the state. Normally if you miss the station you are swarmed within 5 minutes and escorted back to the station so they can check your horses health papers and coggins. I was not swarmed and never thought about it until everyone started waking up and realized I had forgot to stop. The guys started panicking BIG TIME and were really starting to scare me with going to jail blah blah blah lol. I tracked down the number for the inspection station and called them and they said no problem just make sure we stop on the way out, but they were surprised as well that no one came after us When we got to Ft Pierce we discovered the boys parked next to us had also ran the same inspection station and no one came after them either (guess the people were sleeping on the job) YEAH FOR US!! We left Ft Pierce immediately after the barrel racing to make the 12 hour trip to Huntsville, AL for the 2:00pm performance on Sunday….
What CD is in your cd player in your truck right now?
I watched Season 1 of Sex and the City to stay awake while driving
What Jeans did you wear?
I wore my new favorite jeans..they are made by Miss Me and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them
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Spencer Update: IPRA Rodeo, Fort Pierce, FL
Spencer Turner
Date, Rodeo Name and Location
Thursday March 5th I was in Fort Pierce, Florida at the Wide Open/St. Lucie County Fair and Rodeo. It was an IPRA rodeo that added $3000 per event
Which horse did you draw?
I drew a Chestnut mare… 48 High Time Gal
Stock Contractor?
Rawhide Rodeo Company from New York
How was your horse in the chute?
She stood fine until I got on her then she started sprawling out in the front end and squatting down. She was also reaching around and biting my foot and my chaps
Did you learn about the horse before hand?
I just talked to Sam the Contractor and a couple bronc riders. They said she was bucky and hard to ride and they dont haul her to many rodeos.
Tell me about your ride, did you feel strong, did the horse perform the way you thought it would?
Like I mentioned earlier she was biting me and squatting down in the front end but Sam said that was just her normal thing and that she would leave the chute good when I nodded. So I nodded and she left there in a hurry! She had a lot of moves but was kicking out pretty good. She got really high in the air. I was spurring really good with my left foot and getting high in the neck. My right foot was doing good to but not getting as high in the neck. She felt like she was throwing her head a round too and making it a little harder to keep my rein in front of me. She went to the fence and kinda slipped coming off the fence and almost went down but gathered herself and we finished the ride for a score of 79 points and we tied for 2nd and 3rd for a pretty decent payday.
Comments about the rodeo? committee, hospitality, etc.
They have several rodeos at that arena throughout the year and it is a very nice facility. The Seminole Tribe jumped on board this year with the rodeo too helping with the added money and such. And the fact that it is 70 some degrees in March helps out with me liking that rodeo also
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Amber Update: IPRA Rodeo, Pendleton, SC
Amber Mosteller
Date, Rodeo Name and Location
March 6th * Easy Bend World Championship IPRA rodeo* Pendleton, SC
Which horse did you run?
I ran a horse by the name of Tee Jays Chance aka Tater. He is a big sorrel/roany looking gelding owned by one of my friends Teresa Quay. I ran him some this past fall and did very well on him after I sold my good mare Rookie.
How was the ground, alley, warm up area, etc?
The ground here has always been a little “different” It is sandy but gets pretty loose and deep. The alley way is average but there is no closed gate running out, so it gets pretty crazy with horses running out and the fact that they do not always stop.
Tell me about your run, the good the bad and the ugly. Exactly how you felt about it.
I decided to run Tater here because it was a very short score line and I knew from past experience on him that he can truck through anything. He is a big gelding and is very sure footed. Tater got to rolling a little too fast to the 1st barrel and we got passed it, he tripped on the backside but took off hard to the 2nd barrel and he felt good going into it. When he set to turn he lost his entire back end and then proceeded to go down in the front end. I saw the ground coming up fast and it pretty much scared the crap out of me. Tater jumped up quickly, finished the turn and took off for the 3rd barrel. At that point I was trying to pull him up, and realized I had my left spur caught up in something, which kept my foot behind. I finally got him slowed down and we loped out of the pen.
Comments about the rodeo?
I really like the facility here, but wish they would work a little more on the ground. I was 6th out and the horses after me continued to have some problems with the ground. I did get to see Shiloh run my old mare Mighty Mouse. They were winning the rodeo with a 14.8 and Mighty Mouse ran a 14.9 even though she got a little passed her 1st barrel. I was very proud of them!
Anyhing interesting happen on the trip there or back?
I left for the weekend a week early actually to go to a horse show in Unadilla, GA (yes I said a horse show…it’s what we do in between rodeos to get to know knew horses) lol. Anyway I picked up a friend from at the Atlanta airport by the name of Cari as she was going to look at 4 horses I had lined up for her to try. We were very excited about the horse show weekend until it flooded everything one day (good thing it was inside) and SNOWED the next day (did I mention I was in Georgia??) We both rode like complete morons at the horse show and were more than ready to get out of Georgia. We headed to Alabama to stay at a friend’s house for the week, ride horses, and for Cari to try the 4th horse. Cari’s husband came through with the rest of the crew to pick us up on Thursday March 5th. The boys were supposed to pick us up around 7:00 pm, well of course they got a late start so they said 10:00pm which turned into like midnight. Cari and I had all of our stuff sitting outside my trailer to switch over to her trailer for the weekend. The boys finally picked us up, we loaded everything up, and we were on our way. The first time we stopped for gas and I went to get my wallet out it was NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. I tore everything out of all my bags and proceeded to have a complete COME APART…we finally made it to Pendleton, but I still had no wallet, money, drivers license etc….to be continued……
What CD is in your cd player in your truck right now?
my truck and trailer stayed in Alabama and the CD player in Grants truck (the guys truck that we took) was also a DVD player so we watched movies instead of listening to music..definitely the next purchase for my new truck
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Scotty Update: PRCA Rodeo, Montgomery, AL
Scotty NeSmith
Date, Rodeo Name and Location?
On March 6th, I competed at the PRCA Montgomery, Alabama Rodeo.
Which horse did you draw?
I drew 207 Boogers Pet
Stock Contractor?
Stace Smith brought in Korkow Rodeo Company for the bucking stock.
How was your horse in the chute?
He wasn’t very good. He likes to lay on the back of the chute. He makes it hard for you to get your hand in your riggin. He reared up three times in the chute.
Did you learn about the horse before hand?
Yes, I knew the horse. He has been to the NFR before so I knew of him.
Tell me about your ride, did you feel strong, did the horse perform the way you thought it would?
I rode him good for the first 3-4 jumps. I spurred him well and it started out a nice ride. Then he got me in to my arm and my hand started to come out and he bucked me off. He is a strong horse
What is your favorite fast food place while out on the road?
I would have to say Subway because I try to eat healthy when I am traveling.
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On The Rodeo Road Welcomes 3 X IFR Bareback Champion Brian Massey
Brian Massey
Stay tuned to hear some great stories from Brian!
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