August 2008 Calgary Stampede ‘08 Thrills & Spills From the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth Season Coverage - pg.29 To say that the month of July was busy for the should have been a part of, staff is an understatement. We started off with Dave Fraser to see the best ropers from hosting his Heel-a-matic roping. It was an extremely warm the USA and Canada go- day but to rope outside at Claresholm was awesome. Winners ing head to head was in- Colin Gorr and Trevor Scheller are no doubt enjoying their credible. Thanks to Don heel-a-matics. Beaton of JKR Excavating for helping get the Ameri- Then it was off to the Ranchmans, where Cody and Rhonda can ropers here with added Snyder treated us to a Bullbustin event. The top names in bull money he put up. riding were there and as per usual the Snyders along with the Ranchmans kicked off Stampede in fine fashion. We caught Check out how well young up with Tyler Thomson, Ty Elliott, Chad Besplug and Max Kole Ashbacher did at the Fortmuller at the event, so be sure to check out their traveling Stampede and the talk tal- adventures on page 16 . ented DVM Kirby Watt gave to the kids at the Al- Stampede was next on the list. It was great to see so many berta High School Rodeo folks having a good time. I was fortunate to meet up with the Finals contestants. talented Terry Mason. She is the editor of Canadian Cowboy magazine and I have really looked up to her as a mentor. The My friend Travis Whiteside has hung up his spurs after and in- final Sunday at Calgary saw three tie-breakers and the excite- credible win at Ponoka, it is sad to see such an amazing rough ment was over the top. My friend Shawn Calf-Robe who is a stock rider hang it up, thanks for years of great rides famous outrider had the opportunity to be in the opening cer- Travis and for being a great advocate for the sport of rodeo. emonies of the Stampede each day as the Indian war brave, he did a great job. Look for an article on him coming soon! My friend Alec Lockton still struggles and my hope for next month when I write is that we find the angels answering our I spent some time in the Art show at Calgary and was for- prayers as he fights. For those of you who know Alec and tunate to come across the works of contributor Lisa Cawte- Joan and understand the significant contribution they have Baker. She’s very talented with a camera. Congratulations made to rodeo, say a little prayer. Lisa on getting the nod for the art show. In closing, thanks for the support of the magazine. Remember, During Stampede, the George Sutcliffe Memorial Calf Rop- the most important thing in life is to stop staying, “I WISH” ing Event was held in High River so there were two days of and start saying “I WILL.” Consider nothing impossible then volunteering. The match roping’s were something everyone treat possibilities as probabilities. Xtreme Rodeo 3 August 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ----- Inside ----- MEDIA CONTACT: Katharine Sherrer, Public Relations Manager Professional Bull Riders, Inc. 719.242.2800, ext. 3372, [email protected] Calgary Stampede Page 18 2008 PBR World Cup Team Members Announced!!! Get your tickets today for this world class event! From Pool A & B Hi-lights to Stampede fun PUEBLO, Colo. (June 21, 2008) – The Professional facts.... we were there & we have the cover- Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is excited to announce the 25 age to prove it! bull riders selected to represent their respective countries (United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Brazil) for the 2008 PBR World Cup. The Trusting What Counts two-day competition gets underway on August 16 & Page 12 17, 2008, in Chihuahua, Mexico, at the Manual Bernardo Aguirre Gymnasio. A look at todays ropes. Classic ropes shares Led by Team Captain J.W. Hart (Overbrook, Okla.), the 2002 PBR World Finals Event winner and former it’s rope making procedures from phase 1 PBR Rookie of the Year, the United States team will to phase 6. consist of five of America’s best. Topping out the list is two-time (2005 & 2007) and reigning PBR World Champion Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.). Other Team USA members are 2005 PBR Rookie of the Year Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.); 2006 PBR Rookie of the Year J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.); 2006 PBR World Finals Event winner L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.); and PBR veteran and fan ----- In Every Issue ----- favorite Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.). All five riders are experiencing their first World Cup competition. Team Mexico is led by Team Captain, 2007 PBR Mexico National Champion Hugo Pedrero (Leon, Pro Tips Mexico). Other team members are last year’s Mexico Team Captain and 2006 PBR Mexico Page 10 National Champion Rocky McDonald (Juarez, Mexico); Gerardo Venegas (Juarez, Mexico) and Francisco Morales (Irapuato, Guanajuanto, Mexico), who both rode in the 2007 World Cup; and first-timers Francisco Torres (Mission, TX) and hometown bull rider Nile Lebaron (Chihuahua, Women comprise nearly 52% of the popu- Mexico). lation. There is only one event in pro rodeo Brazil is headed up by Team Captain, three-time (1994, 2000, & 2006) PBR World Champion that seems to best suit women’s abilities. Adriano Moraes (Cachoeira Paulista, SP, Brazil) who will also serve as one of the five Brazilian Do the math. This does not explain their riders. Moraes decided to stick to the same formula that worked so well for them last year and earned the inaugural PBR World Cup title. Current world No. 1 rider Guilherme Marchi (Leme, dedication to the sport. SP, Brazil); Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO); Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Arce, Extreme Exposure Page 26 Attention Xtreme Rodeo Readers: Photos from our Xtreme Rodeo readers & This issue is the FINAL contributors. complimentary issue that you will Young Gunz recieve from your association. If you Page 22 would like to continue recieving Xtreme Rodeo, please At the early age of 12 years old, a dream email [email protected] has been realized for young Kole Ashbach- er. Ashbacher recently got the nod from the Calgary Stampede to compete in the boys’ steer riding event. Our condolences to the family of George Randle on his XTREME RODEO . Telephone 403.649.6287 . Fax 403.649.6288 recent passing. He will be deeply missed. WPCA PUBLISHER: Xtreme Rodeo Page 29 EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Chrissy Mosby Sincere wishes to Bob Tallman on the loss of his mother during the 2008 Calgary Stampede. CREATIVE DIRECTORS: Barn Spider Advertisement & Web Design Hi-lights from the 2008 season. COPY EDITOR: Wade Paterson CONTRIBUTORS: Chrissy Mosby, Mike LaBelle, Cody McCarroll, Speed Williams, Classic Ropes, Kirby Watt, WPCA Publication Mail Agreement NO.41351035 PHOTOS COURTESY OF: Billy Melville, Danielle Laplante, Sarah Timmons, Congratulations to Cliff Williamson on winning the Guy Return Undeliverable Canadian Al Gimblett, Joan Bak, Gail Gatto, Photography By Ken Weadick Award at the Stampede. Addresses To: COVER PHOTO: Lindsay Sears on “Martha” - 2008 Calgary Stampede #101, 613-19 St. S.E. High River, AB T1V 1V2 photo courtest of Ken Cornett Notes cliff, “It’s an honor to win this award and even great- er at this event, my hometown rodeo” No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted without the permission of the publisher. Xtreme Rodeo 6 August 2008 Xtreme Rodeo 7 August 2008 We are Mink & Manure ~ Fashion for the Farmer’s Trophy Wife ~ and we are here to bring some glitz and glam to the farm. Think Dolly Parton meets Paris Hilton, think Las Vegas showgirl meets Annie Oakley! The concept of Mink & Manure began almost two years ago while out chasing cattle. We were chatting and discovered a similarity in our tastes and frustrations. When shopping to find “our style”, a look that was both chic and western, we had to hit a thousand different stores. Wouldn’t it be great, we thought, to be able to go to one store and find both! And if we were the type of women who wore Chanel lip-gloss and rubber boots, there must be thousands of other women out there the same. So here we are...bringing together looks hot off the runway with those western styled items that posh farm wives can’t live without! The idea of the “Farmer’s Trophy Wife” came about as a tongue-in-cheek way to describe our lives and those of MANY women we know. The women with the perfectly arched eyebrows hid- den under toques in -30 weather, the ones with neatly manicured nails in leather gloves helping pound posts and stretch wire. Those of us wearing designer sunglasses while mowing the lawn and whose brand-new espadrille shoes get a workout on the way home from town because 35J (that brockle-faced psycho cow) got out AGAIN! We are located in the cute “Full of Beans” coffee shop at 400 1st Ave in Irricana, AB and we are open Thursdays and Fridays 11:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturdays from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. Being Farmer’s Trophy Wives ourselves, we know how busy life can be, so not only do we have a boutique near by, but also we can bring Mink & Manure to you. Constantly on the road show- ing off our line at “Trunk Shows”, rodeos, cattle shows and trade shows all across Alberta, we can bring the fabulous fun of shopping to your front door.