Good Luck UTM Rodeo Team!
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Good Luck UTM Rodeo Team!
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Armed with a great love for horses, a basic knowledge of rodeo, and $600 from the auction of a Shetland pony, UT Martin’s first team organized and staged the university’s first rodeo on Memorial Day weekend, 1969. Four teams competed in the inaugural event at J.E. Cantwell’s Golden Sunset Horse Ranch in Greenfield. UT Martin’s cowboys defeated teams from Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and Austin Peay State University to claim the first UT Martin Rodeo Invitational Championship. • The Seventies Following the initial success of the young team, UTM’s rodeo moved in 1970 to the Obion County Fairgrounds, where UTM cowboys, faculty members, and student volunteers built the corral from donated materials. UT Martin won its own rodeo for the next three years, defeating teams from Tennessee and an entry from East Texas State in 1972. Two events in 1973 marked the turning point for UTM’s rodeo program. First, the team joined the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), the governing organization for collegiate rodeo in the United States. UT Martin also became a member of the tough Ozark Region that included 13 schools from eight Southern states. That year, UT Martin ranked 13th in a field of 13 Ozark teams. Open 24 Hours Daily SMOKE SHACK 609 Elm St. • 731-587-5871 Martin, TN Cattle Auction - Tuesday SOUTHWESTERN SALES CO, INC. Hwy. 70 E. Huntingdon, TN Phones: (731) 986-4522 or 986-5495 Chris Boxell, Owner Since 1985 Home Phone (731) 986-2168 Allen Foster 13 However, brighter days were ahead for UTM’s cowboys. That same year, Ed Coleman, the father of a young UTM cowboy, Tony Coleman (who would go on to become a national champion) became interested in UTM’s rodeo program. The Goodlettsville businessman supported the team whole-heartedly, providing funding and tremendous moral support. As the result of increased support, hard work and determination, UT Martin’s rodeo team made history in 1974. UTM cowboys rode hard, placing second in the region to a strong ArkansasBeebe team, and earning the team’s first trip to the NIRA national finals in Bozeman, Mont. UT Martin’s appearance was the first ever by a team east of the Mississippi River at the national championship. When the team returned to Martin, members were delighted to learn that a $400 scholarship fund had been continued on page 14 Riley’s Petals & Blooms Good Luck UTM Rodeo Team! from Flowers & Gifts Maury City, TN Specializing in Silk Grapevine Wreaths & Fresh Flowers Overton Real Estate lp AOP exceed the expectation established to assist students in meeting their college expenses. The Spinks Clay Company in Paris donated $300, and a Martin businessman added $100 to setup the first formal scholarship for rodeo team members. The team’s progress continued in 1975. UTM lost the Ozark Region championship by only seven points to Arkansas-Beebe, placing second and earning its second consecutive trip to Bozeman. Perhaps more importantly, a UT Martin cowboy, Skip Emmett, became UTM’s first rodeo champion by capturing the national allaround cowboy title and also winning the national bareback riding championship. Respect had been earned, and UT Martin’s rodeo team had become consistently competitive in both the Ozark Region and NIRA national competition. UT Martin won the Ozark Region for the first time in 1976, and UTM cowboys captured individual championships. Tony Coleman was the region’s all-around champion. Teammate (Skip) Emmett won the bareback championship and was second in the Ozark All-Around competition. 804 N. Lindell St. • Martin, TN 38237 731-587-9547 micron O a h Wishes GOOD LUCK to the UTM Rodeo Team Coleman and Emmett went to the national finals ranked first and second respectively in the all-around category. Emmett finished second and Coleman third behind eventual NIRA all-around champion James Ward of Southeast Oklahoma. As a team, UT Martin continued to impress collegiate rodeo observers, placing fifth in the nation and making the best showing to date. Team member Ernie Roberts was the nation’s second best bull rider as the result of a first-place finish in Bozeman. UT Martin repeated its Ozark championship in 1977, and Coleman captured regional championships in the all-around and bareback competition. The team again placed fifth in the NIRA standings, and Coleman became the second UT Martin cowboy to win a national championship. Also in 1977, UT Martin’s annual rodeo moved closer to the UTM campus, locating on Bo Dodd’s farm north of Martin. Attendance and community interest continued to grow. This was the first time the rodeo was held in Martin. 14 Pi A Owners: Rick & Susie Riley (731) 656-2364 UTM enjoyed a banner year in 1978. UT Martin cowboys went undefeated in Ozark Region competition, entering and winning all regional rodeos. Dennis Schauck was the region’s best bareback rider, and Keith Morgan won the saddle bronc. Former team member and national champion Tony Coleman became the team’s first part-time coach. In 1979, Tim Best won the Ozark Region steer wrestling title and the UTM cowboys placed second as a team. Only five UTM cowboys made the trip south to Lake Charles, La. for the NIRA finals. It was formerly reported that in 1979 UTM did not send a “team” to the national finals, but this information was in error and now the record has been set straight. In 1979, the UTM rodeo team came to its second turning point. The annual university rodeo moved to an outdoor arena on the north side of campus. Community support increased to record numbers, and the annual spring rodeo was becoming a social event for not only UTM and Martin, but also for Northwest Tennessee. Nashville businessman Irby Simpkins made a major contribution to the rodeo scholarship fund, donating $10,000 over a 10-year period to assist team members in financing their educations. • The Eighties Community support reached a peak in 1980 with the implementation of Martin Rodeo and Roundup Days, a week of special events and activities coordinated by the newly formed Rodeo Booster Club. Thousands of Northwest Tennessee residents and rodeo enthusiasts came to enjoy the first community barbeque. The annual Rodeo and Roundup Days events have grown to a week-long event with a prayer breakfast, a Miss Rodeo Roundup contest, various types of musical entertainment, a golf tournament, a parade, and dances. All of the events now are attended by thousands of participants and spectators. UT Martin cowboys returned to the winning track by capturing the 1980 Ozark Region championship. Cliff Goodrich won the regional all-around title, and was the Ozark’s best calf roper. George Mesimer rode to a second-place finish in the bareback competition. At Bozeman, UT Martin’s team rode to a sixth-place national finish. UTM repeated as Ozark champions in 1981, and Mesimer proved he was the best cowboy in the region by winning championships in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding. Mesimer also captured the Ozark’s All-Around Cowboy title for the second consecutive year. (Cliff) Goodrich was a repeat champion in the regional calf roping competition. At the NIRA finals, Mesimer finished second in bareback riding and bull riding, accumulating enough points to win UTM’s third national All-Around title. As a team, UTM finished fifth, becoming the first team to place fifth or higher three or more times in the national championship standings. UTM cowboys placed second in the Ozark Region in 1982. John Mark Pickett was the Ozark’s best steer wrestler, and Bobby Gornto was the top bull rider. In Bozeman, the team finished tenth in the national standings, and Mark Curry was the nation’s reserve champion calf roper. In 1983, UTM won the Ozark Region and was again strongly represented at Bozeman. Mike Merchant won the regional bronc riding title and finished second in the nation. The team again finished in the top 20 at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). The 1984 rodeo served as the inaugural event for the dedication of the West Tennessee Agricultural Pavilion in May. The ag pavilion is the first building of its type to be constructed and operated as such in the University of Tennessee system. The permanent home of the UTM rodeo has hosted tens of thousands of rodeo fans during the Rodeo and Roundup Days activities since the dedication. Being the only college rodeo team in the state of Tennessee, the area is very proud to host the largest Ozark Region rodeo and the greatest college rodeo east of the Mississippi River. In 1985, the UTM men’s rodeo team won the Ozark Region and placed third in the nation. The women’s team placed second in the Ozark Region. (Mike) Merchant won the regional saddle bronc riding, as well as the national saddle bronc riding title. The UTM rodeo team won back-to-back Ozark Region championships in 1986 and 87, and never lost a regional rodeo. The 1987 rodeo was called the “Governor’s Rodeo” in honor of Tennessee Gov. Ned Ray McWherter, the first governor from Weakley County and an avid supporter of the UTM rodeo team. In 1987, UTM’s Cody Matthews won the national steer wrestling championship. In 1988, celebrating 20 years of rodeo, UTM once again went undefeated in the Ozark Region with Robbie Phillips winning the regional all-around, Tommy Cargle finishing second and Ricky Hyde finishing third. Paul Johnson won the bull riding, Hyde won the calf roping and Cargle won the steer wrestling. The annual rodeo was dedicated to retiring Congressman Ed Jones. Hyde went on to finish second in the nation in calf roping. UTM claimed the Ozark Region title in 1989. (Ricky) Hyde captured the Ozark 15 Region calf roping and team roping titles. The 1989 rodeo was dedicated to State Sen. Milton Hamilton from Union City. • The Nineties In 1990, the UTM men’s team won the Ozark Region. Donnie Crawford won the regional team roping event and Randy Runion was second in the regional all-around competition. The rodeo was dedicated to Congressman John Tanner. Tony Coleman became the first full-time coach rodeo coach in 1991. The men’s team won nine of the 10 rodeos in the region, capturing the regional crown. They also picked up five individual titles. State Rep. C. Ray Davis was honored at the 1991 rodeo. The men’s team finished second in the 1992 regional competition, making the first time in 10 years UTM had failed to win the Ozark Region. Carl Albert State College of Poteau, Okla., won the Ozark Region by 25 points. The women’s team saw its best finish in five years with a second-place finish in the Ozark Region. UTM sent 11 contestants to the finals in Bozeman, Mont. The men’s team finished tied for 12th place but the women’s team finished third in the nation, its highest finish ever. Merrie Martin, a junior, finished fourth in the nation in breakaway roping and another junior, Kim McKee, won the barrel racing average at CNFR. The 24th Annual UT Martin Rodeo was dedicated to Alvin D. Escue from Milan, Tenn., a member of the first UTM rodeo team. In 1993, the men’s team was back on track with a first-place finish in the Ozark Region. The women’s team finished second behind Southern Arkansas. Frank Graves was the Ozark Region allaround and calf roping champion. David Rickman was the saddle bronc champion, while Bret Gould was the team roping champion. Staci Patterson was the barrel racing champion and Leigh Rawls was the goat tying champion. Graves and Gould won the CNFR team roping. The men’s team tied for ninth in the nation, while the women’s team tied for eighth. The UTM cowboys and cowgirls finished second to the Southern Arkansas teams in the 1994 Ozark Region standings. Senior standout (Staci) Patterson won the Ozark Region barrel racing title for the third straight year. Senior Bobby Brooks led the men’s team with a second-place all-around finish in the region. Both teams earned a berth in the College National Finals Rodeo in Bozeman, Mont. At the CNFR, Patterson finished fifth in the nation. Freshman Clint Madison was fourth in the second round of the calf roping. The men’s team finished 18th while the women’s team ended up seventh in the national standings. With the acquisition of the new Equine Center, the rodeo team moved to a new home. The 85-acre complex offers the UTM teams expanded area for practice stock, as well as room for riding and future improvements. The UTM rodeo team lost its most ardent supporter when Dr. N.W. Robinson passed away in January 1994. At the spring rodeo, the arena in the West Tennessee Ag Pavilion was named in his honor. He also was the first person inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame. The rodeo in 1995 was dedicated to Valerie Devillers, a 20-year-old rodeo team member from France who died in a tragic accident in the practice arena in the fall of 1994. A dedication ceremony at UT Martin renamed the West Tennessee Agricultural Pavilion and other facilities as the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex. The 1995 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees were Glenn Bruce and Skip Emmett. The UT Martin cowboys won the Ozark Region in 1995 with Ken Mason winning the all-around title, the bareback title and finishing second in the saddle bronc behind teammate Mike Caldwell. The women’s team finished second behind Missouri Valley College with Tara Knepper finishing second in the goat tying. At the CNFR, the UTM teams had a disappointing finish. Clint Madison finished fifth in the calf roping national standings. Both the UTM teams won the Ozark Region in 1996. Both teams also advanced to the College National Finals in Bozeman, Mont. The loss of UTM’s first full-time rodeo coach, Tony Coleman, was a setback in midsummer, but assistant coach, former all-around national champion, George Mesimer, took over as full time coach while the search for a replacement began. Under Mesimer’s leadership the men’s team easily captured the Ozark Region title with Ken Mason and Travis Masters winning the bareback and saddle bronc regional titles, respectively. The women’s team secured a second-place regional win to earn another trip to the CNFR. Both teams finished among the top 15 in the nation. Much of the team’s success resulted from the increased availability of the indoor facility at the West Tennessee Ag Pavilion. Dr. Rodney Thomsen, director of the West Tennessee Ag Pavilion and Donald Parham, ag pavilion manager, made it possible for the UTM rodeo team to practice year-round. A nationwide search for a candidate to fill the rodeo coaching position at UT Martin netted more than 50 applicants. The best applicant, John Luthi, was chosen from this outstanding group. Luthi is the former head coach for the Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College rodeo team. He enjoyed much success at Fort Scott including a second-place men’s finish in the 1996 CNFR. Luthi, his wife Diane and daughter Katelyn came to UT Martin in July of 1997. In 1998, under the direction of the first year-head coach, both UTM teams enjoyed much success. The men’s team won the Ozark Region while the women’s team finished second. Joe McQuillan and Bret McMillion dominated the men’s all-around race with McQuillan winning the Ozark Region All-Around title and McMillion finishing a close second. Other regional award winners for the men’s team were, Travis Masters and McQuillan finishing as reserve champions in the saddle bronc riding and bareback riding and Jay Cochran finishing as a cochampion in the steer wrestling. Tracy Keller led the women’s team finishing as the women’s Ozark Region reserve all-around champion and reserve breakaway roping champion. At the College National Finals in Rapid City, S. D., the UTM team was chosen 16 from all of the college rodeo programs in the nation to receive the Rawhide Team Scholarship Award. The award recognizes the college rodeo program that best encourages its athletes to make good choices, set and work toward achieving goals and to choose winning behaviors. The men’s team, led by McQuillan’s third-place finish in the bull riding, finished 15th in the nation. His 83-point ride won the short round and was the high marked ride of the whole college finals. Jonathan Taylor and McMillion both made the short round in the bareback riding with Taylor finishing 10th and McMillion 12th in the nation. Both UTM rodeo teams were very successful again in 1999, on the regional and at the national level. UT Martin’s men’s team won the Ozark Region and the women’s team finished second. The women’s team made a charge at the regional title in the spring. The final rodeo saw UTM fall short of the regional title, but still qualified for the CNFR by finishing second in the region. Carla Rogers led the women’s team by finishing second in the region in breakaway roping, goat tying, and all-around cowgirl standings. Jolyn Lowry, Jessi Dunn and Jamie McPeake were the other CNFR qualifiers on the women’s team. The men’s team won the region with consistently strong performances from a number of cowboys all year. Jermiah Diffee won the Ozark Region All-Around title with Bret McMillion finishing as the reserve champion for the second year in a row. Diffee also finished second in the saddle bronc riding. Johnathan Taylor won the bareback riding title and Wil Croncich was second in the calf roping. Dr. Rodney Thomsen was honored at the UTM rodeo for his many years of service to the UT Martin rodeo program. David Vowell and Linville Freeman were inducted into the UT Martin Rodeo Hall of Fame. At the College National Finals, both teams started out strong. McPeake split third and fourth in the first go of the barrels and Wil Croncich was second in the calf roping. In the second go-around, Jermiah Diffee won the bareback riding 45th UT Martin Rodeo 116 Commons Drive Martin, TN VAN’S HEALTHMART PHARMACY BUY A WHOPPER® GET A WHOPPER® FREE 731-587-9509 Present Coupon to Cashier before ordering Not good with any other discounts or coupons Good only at: 854 University St. Martin, TN 38237 Expires: 04/30/13 Fire Extinguisher SALES • SERVICE • RECHARGING • TESTING Family Owned Since 1962 Doug Jackson • 731.610.8800 P.O.Box 50 • LaGrange, TN 38046 and was sixth in the saddle broncs. Johnathan Taylor was eighth in the barbacks, Joe McQuillan was sixth in the bull riding, and Carla Rogers split eighth in the breakaway roping. The third round did not go as good for UTM, but Diffee and Taylor still qualified in the bareback riding championship finals. McQuillan made it back to the bull riding finals. • A New Decade The UT Martin men’s team won the Ozark Region in 2000 and the women’s team finished third. A.J. Price ended the year second in the barrel racing, earning a berth at the CNFR in Casper, Wyo. UTM men’s team won the region with another strong year. Jermiah Diffee won the Ozark Region All-Around title for the second year in a row and Bret McMillion finished as the reserve champion for the third consecutive year. In addition, Diffee finished as the reserve champion in the bareback and saddle bronc for the second consecutive year. Ozark Region titles were won by Scott Jones in the bareback, Carty Allaman in the calf roping, Cody Martin in the saddle bronc and Bret McMillion in the steer wrestling. UT Martin finished with the top five bareback riders in the region, Johnathan Taylor was third, Steve Thorburn fourth and Josh Moon fifth. The UT Martin agriculture department was honored at the home rodeo for its many years of service to the UT Martin Rodeo Program. Tommy Sanders, Clint Callicott, and John Pettit were inducted into the UT Martin Rodeo Hall of Fame. At the CNFR, Allaman finished eighth in the first-go of the calf roping, Diffee finished fifth in the second go-around of the bareback riding, and Martin was first in the second go-around of the saddle bronc riding. The biggest highlight was Taylor finishing third in the nation in the bareback riding. He split first and second in the first go-around, was fourth in the second go-around, finished sixth in the third go-around, and ended the year third in the nation. The UT Martin men’s team won the 2001 Ozark Region and the women’s 17 team was third. Josh Moon won the men’s all-around title with teammate Chad Phipps finishing third. Jamie McPeake finished second in the women’s allaround title. In the bareback riding, Scott Jones finished first, Moon second, and Tim Hensley third. Joel Compton won the regional saddle bronc title. Bret McMillion won the steer wrestling title with a strong finish at the UTM rodeo. Trevor Williford finished the season tied for second in the bull riding and Angela Reynolds finished second in the barrel race. College rodeo began experimenting with a playoff system in 2001. It would give individuals who finished in the top12 in their region another opportunity to qualify to compete at the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming. The Ozark Region was placed in a two-region playoff which was held in Enid, Okla., the third weekend of May. UT Martin had 18 total team members qualify for the playoffs. Besides the individuals listed above who finished first or second in an event at the regional level, UTM had four other people qualify for the CNFR from the playoffs, including Tim Hensley in the bareback riding, Wil Croncich in the calf roping, Bo Jackson in the steer wrestling, and A.J. Price in the barrel race. Dave Wilcox from Allegro Fine Foods in Paris, Tenn., was honored at the UTM rodeo for his many years of support to the rodeo program. Mrs. Diane McPeake was chosen by the UT Martin rodeo team as the honorary team captain. Hall of Fame inductees for 2001 were Cheyenne Pipkin and, husband and wife, Marvin and Lee Youngerman. The college finals in Casper, Wyo., were highlighted with strong performances from several people. Tim Hensley finished sixth in the first go around of the bareback. Bret McMillion split fifth in the first two go-arounds of the steer wrestling. Trevor Williford won the first go-around of the bull riding and ended up sixth in the average and the nation. Wil Croncich finished sixth in the average and the nation in the calf roping. Both Williford and Croncich competed with broken wrists, which were not completely healed. The men’s team finished the year 14th out of 62 teams competing at the CNFR. In 2002, the UT Martin men’s team won the Ozark Region and the women’s team finished third. UT Martin dominated the Ozark Region in the bareback riding with Tim Hensley winning the regional title and Andy Carter, Scotty NeSmith, and Josh Moon, finishing second, third and fourth. Other top finishers were Trevor Williford, second in bull riding, Angela Reynolds, second in barrel racing, Moon, third in saddle bronc riding, Jamie Fawn Kouwe, third in goat tying, Chad Phipps, third in the men’s all-around, and Jamie McPeake, third in women’s all-around. Four UT Martin athletes received automatic byes to the College National Finals by finishing first or second in the region in their events. Those who earned the byes were Hensley and Carter in the bareback, Williford in bull riding and Reynolds in barrel racing. The playoff system was in its second year and 19 UT Martin cowboys qualified to compete in Lawton, Okla. for the chance at gaining additional spots to compete at the CNFR. Individuals had 18 to finish in the top 10 in an event at the regional level to qualify for the playoffs. Others who earned a berth into the College National Finals from the playoffs were NeSmith and Moon in the bareback and Mark White in team roping. Diane Alwardt finished eighth in the third round of goat tying, while Jamie McPeake finished fifth in the second round of breakaway roping. At the annual UT Martin rodeo, Vicky Reynolds named the Rodeo Booster Club Honorary Team Captain, and awarded a Gift buckle. Hall of Fame inductees for 2002 were Ernie Roberts, Franklin Pope, Cliff Goodrich and Dr. Rodney Thomsen. Looking back at 2003, the rodeo teams had a challenging year, but a good year. The men’s team had to overcome a number of obstacles and injuries, but still managed to come from way behind to win the Ozark Region. The women’s team fought a tough battle too. Going into the last rodeo and the home rodeo, the women were 100 points out of second place in the region. Because of a tough home rodeo, the women’s team finished fourth. Missouri Valley College won the region, while Arkansas-Monicello was second. Murray State finished third. Two UT Martin athletes received automatic byes to the College National Finals Rodeo. Scotty NeSmith won the bareback riding and Curtis Griffin won the steer wrestling, bull riding, and men’s all-around title. Sixteen student-athletes qualified to compete in the third annual playoffs which were held in Lawton, Okla. Individuals had to finish in the top 10 in an event at the regional level to qualify for the playoffs. Jason Dement transferred to UT Martin from Tarleton State University in January. He had to miss the first three rodeos in the spring because of the transfer rule. He took advantage of the two rodeos he was able to go to, and earned a spot to compete at the playoffs, where he finished fourth in the average. That qualified him to advance to the CNFR. Others earning spots to the CNFR from the playoffs were Zach Waggoner, finishing third in the steer wrestling average, and Lyndsie Brower in the goat tying. Overall UT Martin had five people qualify for the CNFR in Casper, Wyo. (Scotty) NeSmith ended up sixth in the third round of the bareback riding and 18th in the national standings. Dement split fifth in the first round of the calf roping and finished 17th in the nation. Waggoner was 18th in the nation in steer wrestling, while Griffin won fourth in the second round of the bull riding and ended up 12th nationally. Brower came in 23rd nationally in the goat tying. Overall the men’s team finished 31st out of 62 teams. At the UT Martin rodeo, Jim Vantrease was chosen by the UT Martin Rodeo team to receive the honorary team captain buckle from Gist. Hall of Fame inductees for 2003 were Mimi Coleman and Danny Graves. Both won the UT Martin’s men and women’s teams won Ozark Region titles in 2004 and finished the year in the among the 15 teams in the nation. The women’s team was 13th and the men’s team 14th in the nation after the College National 19 Finals. At the regional level, UT Martin swept the bareback riding, winning the top four spots, but only the top three spots earned berths to the CNFR. Josh Shackleford won the region, Scotty NeSmith was second and Matt Bright was third. Bright also won the rookie of the year all-around for the Ozark Region. Shackleford finished the year eighth in the nation while NeSmith was 13th. Jason Dement also had outstanding year. He won the calf roping. At the college finals Dement finished fifth in the nation. Others competing at the CNFR for the men’s team were Zak Danison in the calf roping and Curtis Griffin in the bull riding. The women’s team was made up of Courtney Barnfield who won the region in the barrel race and finished the year 10th in the nation; Audrey Lipsky who finish second in the Ozark Region and finished 15th in the nation; and Lyndise Brower who qualified in both the goat tying and breakaway roping. Brower had a good CNFR and placed in the first two rounds of the goat tying. in the team roping. Jeff Fuehring just barely missed getting to the CNFR ending up fourth in the bareback riding. He got beat out by teammate Russ Ratkowski by less than two points. Kelley Jo Miller led the women’s team going into the last regional rodeo with a good chance to go to the CNFR in the goat tying but fell short. The team had a tough time at the college finals with not much going right. The highlight was Scotty NeSmith finishing the year 15th in the nation in the bareback riding. Scotty had a great career at UT Martin. At the UT Martin rodeo, rodeo booster club member, Gary Roach, was chosen by the rodeo team to receive the beautiful Gist belt buckle as the honorary team captain recipient. The rodeo Hall of Fame inductee for 2005 was Dale Bolding of Martin. The UT Martin women’s team used 2006 for development. The young team reaped the rewards of hard work by finishing the year fourth in the Ozark Region. The UT Martin men’s team was blessed She finished fourth in the nation. In the breakaway roping, she split second and third in the third round and ended up 12th in the nation. Brower earned enough points in the two events to win the reserve national all-around cowgirl title. Russ Finney was chosen as the honorary UT Martin rodeo team captain and received a Gist buckle. The Hall of Fame inductees for 2004 were Bobby Gornto and Linda Sheilds. The men’s team had another very good year in 2005, while our women’s team struggled after graduating some key team members in 2004. Scotty NeSmith led our men’s team to their 11th straight Ozark Region title. Scotty not only won the allaround title but he also won the bareback title, second in the steer wrestling and fourth in the tie down roping. Six men received automatic bids to the College National Finals in Casper, Wyo. Besides NeSmith in the bareback riding and steer wrestling, UT Martin had Matt Bright and Russ Ratkowski winning second and third in the bareback riding. Whit Ashe won third in the saddle bronc riding while Curtis Griffin claimed third in the bull riding. Ty Atchison finished second Men’s team won the Ozark Region Team Title Scotty NeSmith wins Ozark Region AA Award 05 20 06 20 07 20 Women’s team won the Ozark Region Team Title Men’s team 9th in Nation 08 20 09 20 with another Ozark Region team title and a very good showing at the college national finals in Casper, Wyo. At the regional level, five men earned automatic byes to the CNFR by finishing the regional rodeos in the top three in their respective events. Ty Atchison had a great year, winning the saddle bronc and all around regional titles. Boyd Quinley won the Ozark Region steer wrestling title. Brent Menz finished second in the bull riding. Matt Bright was third in the bareback riding and Whit Ashe was third in the saddle bronc riding. Our sixth man to earn a spot on the CNFR team was Jeff Fuehring in the bareback riding. The men’s team was blessed with a strong showing at the CNFR finishing the year sixth in the nation. Bright qualified for the championship finals in the bareback riding and finished 11th in the nation. Fuehring performed very well in the bareback riding too. He went into the championship finals in first place. Fuehring rode well all week and finished third in the nation, just a half a point from second and two and a half points from a national title. 10 20 Women’s team won the Ozark Region Team Title Men’s team 6th in Nation Men’s team 3rd in Nation 20 11 20 Jeff Askey National Champion Bullrider 12 20 Reserve Champion Men’s & Women’s Team S is g A ricultu n I s r te r SA e Good Luck UTM Rodeo Atchison also had a great CNFR. He started the week finishing second in the first round of the saddle bronc riding and went into the championship finals second in the average. He made an outstanding ride in the championship finals but still ended up a little short of a national title. Atchison finished second in the nation in the saddle bronc riding by a single point. At the UT Martin rodeo, rodeo booster club member Linda Shields was chosen by the rodeo team, to receive the Gist belt buckle as the honorary team captain recipient. The 2006 rodeo hall of fame inductees were Randy Runion and Ricky Hyde. In 2007 our UT Martin women’s team finished fourth in the Ozark Region. Adrienne Vought qualified for the College National Final Rodeo in breakaway roping. Vought had a good CNFR and ended the year fifth in the nation. With Adrienne’s points, our women’s team ended the year 18th in the nation. Our men’s team won the Ozark Region team title in 2007, qualifying six men to the CNFR. Ty Atchison won the regional saddle bronc riding title and Matt Bright won the regional bareback riding title. Other men’s team members that earned automatic byes were Brad Bates in saddle bronc and Brent Menz in bull riding. To fill the last two spots on our six-man team, Russ Ratkowski was chosen to compete in bareback riding and Boyd Quinley was taken to the CNFR to participate in the calf roping contest. At the CNFR, Matt Bright split fifth and sixth in the third go of the bareback riding competition. Bates finished fourth in the first go of the saddle bronc riding. Quinley won the first go of the calf roping with a time of 8.8 seconds and was seventh in the third go. Quinley went into the final go around winning the round. Quinley’s calf kicked loose from the tie before the six-second time limit in the final go and cost Quinley a national title. Quinley still ended the year ranked sixth in the nation. Our men’s team finished the year 15th in the nation. We would have liked to have done better, but are thankful for our accomplishments. At our UT Martin Spring College Rodeo, 21 rodeo booster club member Steve Taylor received the Gist buckle as the honorary team captain recipient, given by our rodeo team. The 2007 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees were Barbara Cooper, Nelson Davis and Mike Higgs. In 2008, both the UT Martin Men’s and Women’s Teams finished second in the Ozark Region, qualifying both teams for the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. Nicole Todd led the women’s team with a commanding performance, winning the Ozark Region Barrel Racing title. Other qualifying as part of the women’s team at the CNFR were Brittany Duff in goat tying, Loren Glasco as a header in team roping, and Molly Alexander in barrel racing. At the college finals, Molly Alexander finished fourth in the third go around of barrel racing and the women’s team finished 23rd in the nation for the year. The men’s team was led by Ty Atchinson, who won the Ozark Region in Saddle Bronc Riding for the third year in a row and the Men’s All Around title for the second time. Matt Smith dominated bareback riding, winning the Ozark Region and Brent Menz won the Ozark Region Bull Riding. Others filling out the men’s team at the CNFR were Boyd Quinley as a header in team roping, Ryan Pope in steer wrestling, and Brent Menz as a heeler in team roping. At the college finals, Boyd Quinley and his partner from Southern Arkansas, Cody Prescott, finished second in the third go around of team roping. Brent Menz split second in the second go and finished ninth in the nation in bull riding. Ty Atchinson split fifth in the third go, was second in the short go and finished fifth in the nation in saddle bronc riding. Matt Smith finished fourth in the first go, third in the second go, seventh in the third go, split second in the short go and finished second in the nation in bareback riding. The men’s team ended the year third in the nation. This is the highest finish by either team since the individual and team national titles started being awarded only from points you earned at the CNFR. At the UTM Rodeo, booster club member Winnie Taylor received the Gist Buckle, as the honorary team captain recipient, given by the rodeo team. The 2008 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees were Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Wooten of Dresden, Tenn. In 2009, The University of Tennessee at Martin women’s rodeo team finished fourth and the men’s team finished second in the Ozark Region which qualified the men’s team to compete at the College National Finals (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo. Heather Moore led the women’s team by winning second in the Ozark Region in the barrel race, qualifying her to represent UT Martin at the CNFR in Casper. Matt Smith led the men’s team into the CNFR by winning the Ozark Region bareback riding title for the second year in a row. Brent Menz received an automatic bye in the bull riding by finishing the year third in the Ozark Region. Others that filled out the men’s team at the CNFR were Sheldon Rinkes in the bareback riding, Jeff Askey in the bull riding and Cory Kirk in the calf roping and steer wrestling. At the college finals, Kirk won fourth in the first go of the steer wrestling. Smith was fifth in the first go and seventh in the second go of the bareback riding. Rinkes ended up 13th in the nation in the bareback riding and Menz split third and fourth in the second go and 10th in the nation in the bull riding. Askey started the finals on fire, winning the first go and second in the second go of the bull riding. He ended up fifth in the nation in the bull riding. In addition, Askey won an $1,800 academic scholarship for having the highest GPA of any other male athlete from a four-year school entered at the CNFR. The UT Martin men’s team ended the year ninth in the nation. At the UT Martin rodeo, rodeo booster club member, Tina Finney received the honorary team captain Buckle given by the team. The 2009 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees were former rodeo members JJ’s QUICK SHOP & MARTIN U-HAUL 785 Main St. Martin, TN 731-587-5841 Soda - Candy Hot Deli - Cold Deli U-haul Trucks & Trailers Local and One Way Rentals Bill Pay for all Cellular and Prepaid Cards too! Unlimited “Clear Talk” Find us on Facebook @ JJ’s Quick Shop, Inc. Phone Sales and Payment Center Your One Stop Source!! “GOOD LUCK TEAMS!” 22 Best wishes for a successful rodeo Kenneth W. Carr, M.D., F.A.B.F.B. Family Practice 115 Mt. Pelia Rd. Martin, TN 38237 Heather Moore (731) 587-5353 www.drkennethcarr.com Treating All Age Groups from Newborn to Senior Citizens Two Time Ozark Region Champion Two Time Ozark Region Reserve Champion Kim McKee and Frank Graves. 2010 found our women’s team winning the Ozark Region team title and our men’s team finishing second, which qualified both teams for the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming. Heather Moore led our women’s team, by winning the regional barrel race title for the second year in a row. Brittany Pratt and Molly Alexander both received automatic byes to the CNFR. Brittany finished second in the region in the women’s All-Around standings and Molly finished third in the region in the barrels. Brittany Pratt competed in the Breakaway Roping and Team Roping at CNFR. Abby McDuff earned the fourth spot on our women’s team going to the CNFR in the Breakaway Roping. Maggie Wright was the fifth girl impacting our women’s team, but wasn’t able to go to the finals. Our men’s team finished second in the region with five automatic byes to the CNFR, led by Jeff Askey winning the bull riding title, Josh Chase finishing second in the region in the bareback riding and Zach Jackson tied for second in the bull riding. Cory Kirk was third in the calf roping and Casey Cason finished third in the bareback riding. Chase Miller earned the sixth spot on our men’s team finishing fourth in the region in the saddle bronc riding. Jordan Thrasher had a great spring but didn’t quite have enough to go to the finals. At the CNFR, Heather Moore split eighth in the first go, was sixth in the second go and finished ninth in the nation in the barrels. Abby McDuff was ninth in the third go of the breakaway roping and Molly Alexander finished fourteenth in the nation in the barrel race. Cory Kirk split seventh in the first go of the calf roping, and finished twelfth in the nation. Josh Chase finished tenth in the nation in the bareback riding. Jeff Askey had a fantastic CNFR, winning the first go with an 86.5 point ride for the second year in a row. Jeff was eighth in the third go, and came into the short go sitting in fifth place in the nation. In the championship finals Jeff rode the bull China Grove to a score of 88.5 points, winning the short go and winning the bull riding National Title. He just rode outstanding. Assistant coach and athletic trainer Nelson Davis lost a challenge he had issued to any UT Martin team member. Coach Davis had a standing challenge for any UT Martin rodeo team member that won a National Championship title, they could cut his hair. Coach Davis convinced Jeff to wait until we got home to cut his hair. It was a big event taking place on September 1st in the old field house of the Elam Center on campus. At our UT Martin rodeo, Rodeo Booster Club member Katie Brooks received the honorary Team Captain buckle given by our team. Our rodeo was chosen the Ozark Region Rodeo of the Year for the fifth year in a row. The 2010 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees were David Pruitt, Jerry Jones, and Alvin Escue. In 2011, the UT Martin women’s team won the Ozark Region team title for the second consecutive year, while the UT Martin men finished second in the region. continued on page 24 23 Both teams qualified for the College National Finals in Casper, Wyo. Chelsie McDade, Heather Moore and Abby McDuff lead the women’s team, each earning automatic byes to the CNFR. McDade won the Ozark Region Women’s All-Around title, allowing her to take two events, breakaway roping (2nd in region) and goat tying (5th in the region) to the finals. Moore won the Ozark Region barrel racing title qualifying her for the CNFR. McDuff’s bye to the CNFR was in the goat tying, where she finished second in the region. McDade also picked up a secnd event, breakaway roping (5th in Region) by earning more points in a second event than any other girl on the team. The UT Martin men’s team finished second in the Ozark Region with four automatic byes to the CNFR. The team was led by freshman Tyler Waltz who finished second in the men’s all-around race and third in the bareback riding. Freshman Clay Mitchell and John Alley earned their bye to the CNFR by finishing third in the region in the team roping. Waltz also earned a spot at the CNFR in the steer wrestling for a second event. He finished second in the All-Around. Among the other UT Martin cowboys earning spots to compete at the CNFR were Jordan Thrasher in the steer wrestling; Ben Walker in the tie down roping; and Ty Hughston earned a spot in the saddle bronc riding. Hughston was unable to go to the CNFR, so John Alley filled his spot and competed in the steer wrestling as a second event. At the CNFR, (Heather) Moore was seventh in the first go of the barrel race and came back to claim second in the second go. She was sitting second in the average going in to the third go. However, an injury to her good horse, Hero, during her second-go run ended her quest for a national title. McDade posted a 3.2 in the breakaway roping and was tenth in the 3rd go. Mitchell and Alley were 6.9 on their first team roping steer and finished third in the first round. They ended the week finishing 15th in the nation. Walker was 10.0 on his calf and finished tenth in the second round, while Thrasher was 14th in the first go of the steer wrestling with a 5.6 second run. Waltz had a solid performance at his first CNFR in the bareback riding. He finished tenth in the first go with a 73-point ride, 4th in the second go with a 75.5-ride, and seventh in the third go with a 73-point ride. When the dust settled, Waltz was 11th in the nation in bareback riding. The UT Martin men’s team finished 24th in the nation and while the women’s team was 18th in the nation. At the UT Martin Rodeo, Camille Higgs, a member of the Rodeo Booster Club, received the Honorary Team Captain buckle given by the UT Martin team. For the sixth consecutive year, the UT Martin rodeo was chosen the Ozark Region Rodeo of the year. The 2011 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees were former team members, Kathy (Curry) McCloy, Ken Mason and Merrie Carol Martin. The UT Martin men’s and women’s teams in 2012 took second-place in the Ozark Region and qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo. Chelsie McDade, Heather Moore, Katie Brown and Dacia Horne made up the women’s team. McDade and Moore both won automatic byes to the CNFR, McDade with her regional goat-tying win and Moore with her second-place finish in the barrel race. Brown and Horne both qualified for the team in barrel racing. The men’s team included Ty Hughston, Jordan Thrasher, Clay Mitchell, John Alley, Ben Walker and Clark Adcock. All six team members won automatic byes to the CNFR. Hughston earned his automatic bye by finishing third in saddle bronc riding; Jordan Thrasher finished second in tie-down roping; Mitchell and Alley took home third-place in team roping, and Walker and Adcock took second-place in team roping. Adcock also finished second in the men’s All-Around Race, allowing him to enter a 2nd event, the tie-down roping. The team didn’t get much done in the first three rounds at the CNFR, but had a great short go. Thrasher roped his calf in 10.6 seconds and finished eighth in the nation. Walker and Adcock won second-place in the team roping short go with a six-second run and finished fifth in the nation. Moore, who has competed in the CNFR for four consecutive years, finished her barrel race in 14.02 seconds, a new personal best. She finished at the finals third in the short go and ended the year sixth in the nation. The men’s team finished up 24th in the nation and the women’s team finished 27th in the nation. At our UT Martin rodeo, the team gave Rodeo Booster Club member Dave Pruitt the Honorary Team Captain buckle. Our rodeo was named the Ozark Region Rodeo of the Year for the seventh year in a row. The 2012 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees were former team members Joe McQuillan, Bill Newsom and Shea Lynn Baggett. We are proud of our 2012 rodeo team, and we hope you enjoy the 2013 rodeo. 24 25 Todd Hampton, AAMS® Financial Advisor Jennifer C. 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Dyer, TN 38330 Phone: 731-692-4001 Good Luck UTM Rodeo Team yJOLLEY r r a L R E A LT Y 732 Morrow St • Dresden, TN 36225 Larry & Beckie Jolley-Broker [email protected] 731-364-5333 “We Appreciate Your Business The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/ Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 303 Administration Building, Martin, TN 38238, (731) 881-3505 Office, (731) 881-4889 TTY, Hearing Impaired, (731) 881-3507 Fax, equityanddiversity@utm. edu, http://www.utm.edu/departments/equalopp/. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act), UTM’s annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on or around the campus and UTM’s emergency response and evacuation procedures. You can view the report at http://www.utm.edu/departments/finadmin/publicsafety/annualreport.php or you may obtain a paper copy of the report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, 215 Hurt Street, Martin, TN 38238 or calling (731) 881-7777. Data on intercollegiate athletics program participation rates and financial support may be found at http://www.utm.edu/webshare/ consumer_docs/09-10%20DOE-EADA%20Report.pdf and printed copies may be obtained through the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics, 1022 Elam Center, Martin, TN 38238 or by calling (731) 881-7660. E05-4105-00-006-13 46 731-885-8052 47 2012 Press Ganey SUMMIT AWARD RECIPIENT The Press Ganey Summit Award honors health care organizations that have achieved and sustained outstanding scores in patient satisfaction. For more information about Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City, visit www.unioncity.baptistonline.org. 48 49 Damron’s Barbecue and Meat Co. ASHLEY DAMRON MANAGER 935 E. Main St. Martin, TN 38237 PHONE: 731-587-9416 OR: 731-587-6687 FAX: 731-588-2972 CALL TOLL FREE 888-442-9416 ORDER ONLINE www.damronsbbq.net EMAIL: [email protected] Bucking T Mechanical Bulls Buying Gold & Silver J.T. Shouse Large Supply of Ammo Owner Sales & Sporting Goods Edward B. Cole Cotton Legans IN STOCK Noah Taylor 3388 Goshen Rd. Santa Fe, Tenn. 38482 931-698-7159 Fuller Partners (731) 587-3879 Real Estate, Inc REALTOR 203 University St. 587-3157 Martin, TN JOHN HICKS 317 S. 2nd St. 885-8041 Union City, TN Agent 647 N. Lindell Street Martin, TN 38237 www.fullerpartners.com [email protected] 50 AJ Salvage 1297 Hwy. 51 South Union City, TN 731-885-7900 or Toll Free 1-800-748-9364 You Call.......We Haul FARM & INDUSTRIAL CLEAN-UP GRAIN BINS • COMBINES • FARM EQUIPMENT • VEHICLES ~ ALL TYPES SCRAP METAL~ ROAD CREW For Onsite Clean-Up TRAILERS FURNISHED ~We Load or You Load~ ALL NON FERROUS METALS BOUGHT ALUMINUM • COPPER • STAINLESS BRASS • RADIATORS • BATTERIES CONVERTERS INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS WELCOME Roll-off containers available OWNERS: BOBBY JOHNSON • JOCK JOHNSON NEW STEEL WAREHOUSE 51 TIMED EVENTS Team Roping An event that owes its very existence to the everyday chores of the working cowboy, is Team Roping. On an open range, it is often necessary to catch an animal in order to doctor or brand it. This is where the first team roping took place. In rodeo competition today, team roping is a co-ed event. The header starts the time when he/she lunges out of the chute in pursuit of the runaway steer. His job is to rope the steer’s horns, take a dally by wrapping the loose end of his rope around the saddle horn, and turn the steer away from his partner. With tremendous skill and accurate timing, the heeler then ropes the steer’s hind legs and take his dally. When both header and heeler face their horses toward the steer, time stops. If only one hind leg is caught, the team receives a five-second penalty, which makes this event even more difficult. Because of the excellent teamwork involved, and the fact that both sexes can enter – this contest is a favorite by many. Tie Down The grace and beauty of true horsemanship along with athletic skills of both horse and rider is evidenced in this popular event. Tie Down is a race against time with seconds counted in decimal points. To win, horse and rider must work together with precision teamwork. The contest begins when the calf is released from a chute with rider and horse chasing behind. A good horse will carry its rider in perfect accord with every move of the calf and when the loop is thrown will “stop on a dime” allowing the roper to dismount, run down the rope, throw the calf, and tie any three legs with a “piggin’ string.” To rope “in the money” all must be done in a matter of seconds, and the roper’s tie must hold after he has signaled “all done” with hands in the air. Steer Wrestling Steer Wrestling, also called “bulldoggin,” is an event that requires not only speed and agility but also physical size and strength. When a man drops from a thundering horse onto a running steer, stops the steer, and throws him to the ground – spectators see athletic skill overcome heavily weighted odds. In keeping with the sharing and helping character of rodeo, the steer wrestler is allowed a partner, called a “hazer,” to aid him in lining up the charging steer. This assistance helps to assure perfect placement of the steer and horse before the cowboy dismounts. The time stops after the contestant has thrown and turned the steer’s head and all four feet are out in the same direction. The Barrier In all timed events, the element of “fair time” is extended even to the calves and steers. Before the competition begins, the lengths of the “barrier” ropes are predetermined. After the longest rope is stretched across the box, it is tied onto a shorter piece of rope around the calf’s neck with a breakable cotton string. When the calf runs from the chute, he will pull the barrier rope when he has reached a fair distance to insure a head start. However, if the rider and horse break the barrier stretched across the box before the calf or steer does, the rider will be assessed a ten-second penalty. 52 As a sign of our changing times and equal opportunity, Women’s Breakaway Roping is a modification and adaption of the Men’s Tie-Down roping. To win in this event, not only must the cowgirl become a talented expert at roping calves, she must also be mounted on a very well trained horse. The horse must leave the box with a great burst of speed to catch the calf a short distance outside the gate. The loop is dabbed around the escaping calf’s head and the rope, which is tied to the saddlehorn, breaks away from the saddle when the slack is pulled tight. A handkerchief is tied to the end of the rope, to signal the moment the time should stop. This event is complicated by the dashing and darting action of the calves, so contestants carry two ropes, in case they miss with their first throw. Similar to the men’s timed events, the girl, too, must start from behind a pulled barrier. Goat Tying Goat tying is the only girls’ event that requires fast footwork and agile dexterity on the ground, as well as basic horsemanship skills. There is a goat tied to a rope at the time end of the arena. The cowgirl’s time begins when she crosses the starting line at the other end of the arena at a full run. She charges down the arena, stops at the goat, dismounts running, catches the squirming goat, throws him down, and ties any three legs. In this event, a leather rope or string is used for tying. The time stops when she signals the end of her tie by throwing her hands in the air. The goat must stay tied for 5 seconds in order for the contestant to receive a qualifying time. Barrel Racing The oldest and most competitive girls’ event in college rodeo is the Cloverleaf Barrel Race. The horses ridden in this event are highly trained and extremely athletic, matching their speed and turns to the cues given by their riders. The determined rider and her mount must make two turns one direction and one in the other around three barrels. These barrels are set in a triangular pattern, a prescribed distance apart. The clock stops when the girl and horse cross the same line after completing their run. Winners are many times determined by differences of less than a tenth of a second, so the five-second penalty for an overturned barrel can be devastating. Excellent balance and horsemanship are a must. This event is certainly one of sheer elegance and precise timing. 53 WOMEN’S EVENTS Break-Away Roping Obion County Complex Union City, Tennessee Supports the UTM Rodeo Team 54 Considered by the most as the classic rodeo event, Saddle Broc Riding is no beginner’s event. There’s a reason – the instinctive reactions required to keep in the stirrups, a sense of what a horse will do next, and the ability to synchronize with a bronc’s movement – make this event one with no substitute for years of experience. Since there is nothing solid to hold onto, a cowboy can only stay in the saddle through timing and balance. The proven rider deliberately matches his spurring action with the bucking bronc’s rhythm beneath him, making the whole rider appear smooth. Bareback Riding Bareback Riding is that wild, spurring event which illustrates that old saying “There never was a hoss that couldn’t be rode, and there never was a cowboy that couldn’t be throwed.” From the moment the gate swings open and the horse and rider explode from the chute, both must perform exceptionally well if the cowboy is to win. A suitcase-like handle is attached to the top of a leather “riggin” cinched around the horse’s middle. The contestant grips this handle with one hand and keeps his other hand free and high in the air. Ideally, bareback riders want to try to spur the horse with each jump, reaching as far forward as they can with their feet, then jerking their spurs upwards toward the rigging. The longer the spurring stroke along the horse’s neck, the higher the ride is scored. RIDING EVENTS Saddle Bronc Riding Bull Riding The most popular rodeo riding event, and the most dangerous, is the Bull Riding. A loose rope straps a man’s hand to a ton of explosive power. Because the cowboy never knows what the animal beneath him is going to do next, he must draw upon his sharpest physical and mental abilities when trying to conquer this twisting tornado. To keep his position and balance, a bull rider is constantly grabbing for new holds with his feet and continually pulling up on the rope. The more powerful a bull bucks and the faster he spins, the more points the ride is worth. A bull rider is unquestionably a breed apart with the courage and determination to be the victor in this contest between man and beast. Points to Consider 1. The cowboy holds on with one hand and must keep the other hand high in the air. Touching any part of himself or the animal receives a “no score.” 2. The rider must stay aboard his draw for a full eight seconds. 3. There are two judges in the riding events who score the cowboys and the livestock they ride. Both judges mark the rider from 0-25 and his stock from 0-25. 4. To make a qualified ride, a bareback or saddle bronc rider must “mark the horse out” by having his spurs over the horse’s shoulders when the animal’s front feet touch the ground, the first jump out of the chute. 5. Since spurring is not required in bull riding as it is in other events, a bull rider may earn extra points by spurring. 6. Animals are awards points for hard bucking, high kicking, lunging, twisting, and spinning. The harder he is to ride, the more points his performance is worth. 55 56 Barkers Brothers Waste, Inc. 1341 North Highway 51S Union City, TN 38261 “Our Business is Picking Up” P. O. Box 317 Troy, Tennessee 38260 Phone: 1-800-748-9920 (731) 885-5528 Fax: (731) 885-0927 Katie Brown J. Dale Bolding, Auctioneer 946 Parker Levee Road Martin, TN 38237 Phone: 731-587-5475 Fax: 731-587-3438 Cell: 731-431-3285 E-mail: [email protected] Auction License #2425 Auction Firm #2123 J. Dale Bolding MID-SOUTH HORSE AUCTIONS, LLC TFL-4605 Affiliate Broker w/Alexander Auction & Real Estate Licenses # 319917 57 thesideline247.com 24/7 Fitness • Physical Therapy Group Exercise Classes Personal Training • Daily Injury Assessments WW’S Auto & Tractor Supply W W Sims Owner P O Box 166 202 West Mill St Rutherford TN 38369 Bus: 731-665-6196 Cell: 731-643-7137 58 JONES AUTO BODY SHOP 115B Hyndsver Road Martin, Tenn. 38237 Donnie Jones Owner KNAPP Phone 587-4107 FINANCIAL SERVICES Danny Knapp 45 Years In Business A Registered Representative of Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Best of Luck to the UTM Rodeo Team Annuities* Mutual Funds* Life Insurance* College Funding* Retirement* IRA’s* 401K* Long Term Care Major Medical Individual & Group (731) 587-5655 617 North Lindell • P.O. Box 499 • Martin, TN 38237 * Securities Offered Through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC Knapp Financial Services and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. are not affiliated entities. SINCE 1928 www.benoist.com We Support the UTM Rodeo Team 1410 North 5th Street Union City, TN 38261 Phone: 731-884-1233 Fax: 731-884-2118 Weakley County Municipal Electric System Good Luck UTM Rodeo P.O. Box 170 • Martin, TN 38237 (731) 587-9521 “Call for information on heat pump financing.” NEWTON FARMS Kelly, Lisa, JD and Ashley 731-587-2035 59 YOUR SUPPLIER OF ALL TYPES OF FEED 5080 State Route 45 South Mayfield, Ky. 42066 Office 270-247-8707 Joseph Watson 270-705-9604 60 BILLY ESPEY OIL CO., INC. 20805 Main St. East P.O. 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Box 489 Rutherford, TN 38369 Phone: 731-665-6119 Cell: 731-420-6536 Home: 731-749-5507 Fax: 731-665-6641 [email protected] 672 E. Reelfoot Ave. Union City • 885-2772 Open: 9-5:30 Daily Suits • Sportswear • Shoes Formalwear Big & Tall sizes Join us on Facebook fiveseasonsonline.com CALVIN KLEIN • COLLARD GREENS SOUTHERN TIDE • RALPH LAUREN ENRO • VINEYARD VINES • MICHAEL KORS•JOHNSTON&MURPHY POLO • SOUTHERN MARSH • SILVER JEANS • SOUTHERN PROPER Courtney Bell Huntingdon Animal Clinic, Inc. 280 Veterans Drive Huntingdon, TN 38344 Office 731-986-3693 Monday-Friday 8:00 – 5:00 62 Saturday 8:00 – 12:00 General Supply Co. KN Root Beer Drive In Wholesale Distributor of Quality Electrical and Plumbing Supplies 208 Lindell Street Phone 731-587-2111 Ice Cold Drinks, Hot Sandwiches Martin, Tennessee 38237 J & S Livestock Jeff Skaggs 731-587-2551 Livestock Dealer/ Auctioneer Mon-Thurs: 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat: 10 am-9 pm 5715 St. Rt. 339 S. 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Best Wishes to the UTM Rodeo Team Molly Alexander UTM Rodeo Alumni Proud to support the UTM Rodeo Team 66 67 Law Offices KENT GEARIN ATTORNEY 241 S. Lindell St. Martin, Tenn. 38237 Office: (731) 587-5546 Court Square Union City, Tenn. 38261 Office: (731) 885-2225 Proud to support the UT Martin Rodeo Team 68 Len Haven Motel & Laundry Mat P.O. Box 89 Hwy. 45-E. 551 Elm Street Martin, Tennessee 38237 Phone: 1-731-587-3807 NEXT DOOR TO DAIRY QUEEN Budget Rates Clean Rooms • American Owned and Operated • Lucinda Fletcher Kenneth Copous Offices located in: Union City, Tenn. Trenton, Tenn. Cell: 731-676-2253 E-mail: [email protected] Proud Sponsor of the UTM Rodeo 69 Ellis Farm REGISTERED QUARTER HORSES BEEFMASTERS 4051 Cherryville Road Bells, TN 38006 Cell: 731-225-0237 Ranch Manager: Marty Overton Owner: Jim Ellis 70 The Reserve at Martin MINT is the color of spring! 237 W. 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ALL DELIVERIES ARE PERFORMED BY AN OCOG BOARD CERTIFIED OB\GYN PHYSICIAN 73 Why Pay Rent When You Can Purchase Or Rent To Own Eagle Building, LLC 409 Hwy. 70 Camden, TN (731) 279-4192 Clay Brewer 314 Memorial Dr. Paris, TN (731) 644-0090 202 Memorial Dr. Paris, TN (731) 641-2800 1-800-463-3171 Jones Heavy Salvage “Large or Small we take it all” Specialize in Heavy Machines Located in two convenient locations 155 Shady Grove Rd. Shiloh, TN 38376 731.632.1900 6345 Hwy. 128 Savannah, TN 38372 731.925.2099 Owner: Maxie Jones • 731.412.7847 74 75 Paul Rice Owner/Manager Superior Farm Center Good Luck Katie Brown and The UT Martin Rodeo Team 216 East Commerce Street Waverly, TN 37185 931-296-1986 Cell: 615-337-3341 76 Come to Martin Motor Company for all your vehicle needs. We carry luxury, imports & domestic vehicles. We specialize in local and new car trade-ins. Find us on Facebook JEREMY WILSON ADAM ADKINS 705 Main St. • Martin, TN • 731-587-CARS (2277) “We offer Guaranteed Financing” “Go Skyhawks” www.martinmotorcompany.com 77 78 Ford Construction Company General Contractors Serving The West Tennessee Area for Over 50 Years Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Grading & Drainage Bridges Construction Aggregates Marine Structures Docks & Revetments Marine Terminal on Mississippi River “We specialize in Quality, Service and Safety” 1311 East Court Street 270-345-2234 270-705-7944 Dyersburg, Tennessee 270-345-2252 270-705-3598 79 731-285-5185 270-345-2378 270-705-0020 Bovine Consulting Associates, LLC 3625 State Route 58 - Mayfield, Ky 42066 Work: (270) 247-0112 Herd Health and Vaccination Programs Animal Health Product Sales BVD - PI Testing Nealey Dalton • Vinyl Siding • Brick Trim • Storm Doors • Aluminum Gutters & Vinyl Shutters • Replacement Windows • FREE ESTIMATES • Ray’s Vinyl Siding 807 7TH STREET LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE 38464 Donald Gene Ray 931-762-0610 Cell: 931-242-3515 80 81 82 Volunteer Computerss & Electronics Electronic 415 S. 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Shipping Outlet Proud Supporter of the UT Martin Rodeo Team 83 701 E Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-885-3738 Family Medicine Renea Terrell, CFNP Melissa Reeves, CFNP “Treating Patients thru the Lifespan” $39 One Takes Off the Dirt, The Other Takes off the Years Rodeo Discount Special on any Clarisonic product Introducing the Clarisonic Breakthru Skin Care System. “COOLA Organic Sunscreen Collection” Organic Sunblocks for every face. www.terrellclinic.com 84 Phoenix Rising Jean Williams LMT Massage Therapy 407 N Lindell P.O. Box 221 Martin, TN 38237 731-587-1994 Two Convenient Locations 127 So. First St. 884-4255 Downstairs in the Martin Realty Bldg. Bob Page, DVM Lobby: 8:30 - 4:00 Mon. - Thurs. Drive In: 8:30 - 5:00 Melanie Burnley, DVM Northwest Tennessee Veterinary Services 9840 Hwy. 22 Dresden, Tennessee 38225-1804 Office / Emergency (731) 364-3115 Toll Free 1-800-766-5905 Large and Small Animal Practice Medicine and Surgery 815 E. 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The Best Tasting Pizzas Under One Roof! 89 731-885-0541 WEAKLEY COUNTY FENCE 189 Dedham St. Sharon, TN 38255 Phone: 731-456-2500 Cell: 731-588-5441 LARRY WATLINGTON OPTOMETRISTS DR. ROB JORDAN, P.L.L.C. DR. DYLAN BONDURANT, P.L.L.C. 622 REELFOOT AVE. UNION CITY, TN 38261 90 Dr. Rod Thomsen, President Thomsen Farms, LLC i n ner W n o b Salu b i R tes a Blue deo o R 45th Annual UTM 91 Champion Ropes Co. Owner Barry Long Address 1966 Alpine Winterboro Rd. Alpine, AL 35014 Phone Number 205-913-0083 Head ropes - $30 Heel ropes - $30 If you want to be a champion, you have to USE a Champion! 92 “The people you need when you need people!” 949 EAST MAIN MARTIN, TN 38237 OFFICE (731) 588-5627 FAX (731) 588-5632 128 EAST MAIN ST. UNION CITY, TN 38261 OFFICE (731) 885-1540 FAX (731) 885-3921 1961 E. CEDAR AVE. MCKENZIE, TN 38201 OFFICE (731) 352-4817 FAX (731) 352-5040 1042 C MINERAL WELLS AVE. 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Reelfoot Ave. Union City, Tennessee 38261 Email: [email protected] (731) 885-1214 Fax: (731) 885-6854 C&0 Marine c and o marine.com 615-797-4502 Bryan Montgomery Owner Robert Joyce Frame Work Free Estimates MONTGOMERY AUTO BODY Scorpion Spray-in Bed Liners Insurance Claims Welcome 508 Fifth Street Struthers, Ohio 44471 222 Main Street Martin, Tennessee 38237 731-587-2284 or 731-587-9857 Phone: (330) 755-1098 Fax: (330) 755-6940 Steve or LaRee Brewer 108 Thank You DAN POST F or the past four years, the Dan Post Boot Company, located in Clarksville, Tennessee has donated a pair of boots to each member of the rodeo team and both coaches. They have developed a group of boots called Dan Post Cowboy Certified, geared toward the boot wearer who wears boots every day and rides horses. UTM Rodeo alumni Bill Hoy approached Dan Post about a partnership whereby Dan Post would provide Cowboy Certified boots for the rodeo team and coaches. The idea turned into a win-win opportunity for both parties and has benefited each tremendously. One of the rodeo team members who wears his Dan Post boots regularly in regional competition and at the past College National Finals Rodeo, John Alley states, “I think they are a great boot. They are very durable and I can wear them in and out of the arena”. Coach John Luthi thinks the Dan Post Boot Company is a great sponsor for our team. “I wear my Dan Post boots every day. They not only wear well, but they are very comfortable. We sure appreciate Dan Post Boot Company’s support and sponsorship.” What does Dan Post get from this partnership? An opportunity to be affiliated with and to support a successful college rodeo team. They also receive important product feedback from competitors that put their boots to the test. Ken Moore, president of Dan Post Boot Co. says “We are proud to provide Dan Post boots to the UTM rodeo team and appreciate the commitment and dedication of these student athletes and their coaches.” Dan Post Boot Company markets and distributes around the world with these brands: Dan Post, Cowboy Certified, Dingo, Laredo Western Boots, McRae Industrial, and is the authorized licensee for John Deere boots. You can find more information at danpostboots.com. 109 505 West Tate St. Union City, Tn. 38261 Hours of Business: Monday - Saturday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 731-599-9555 Fax: 731-599-9558 Go Skyhawks! www.incowells.com 110 111 2013 Miss UTM Rodeo Queen Haley Anne Swafford 112 113 If you want to receive the quarterly UTM Rodeo Enewsletter send your email address to the rodeo office at dluthi@utm. edu. For Your Small Catering Needs Birthday • Anniversary UTM Barbecue and Auction Wedding • Graduation Each night of the rodeo different silent auction items will be displayed on tables up top in the mezzanine. You can bid on items from before the rodeo until the close of the team roping. The proceeds will benefit the rodeo team’s scholarship program. Or just a great Party Call Us For Your Food Needs We get new items in daily, so check out our auction webpage at www.utmsports.com (just click on rodeo and the auction site will be a sidebar to the right). You can also find descriptions of each donation on our UTM Rodeo facebook page. Send us a friend request and you can stay updated on auction items and all our rodeo team news. Great Desserts Too! 731-225-4283 [email protected] 435 Howell Road Martin, TN 38237 www.utmsports.com Jacy Thrasher 114 Clark Adcock 115 2012 College National Finals Men’s and Women’s Teams (Front row, from left) Head Coach John Luthi, Ty Hughston, Dacia Horne, Katie Brown, Heather Moore, Chelsie McDade and Assistant Coach and Athletic Trainer, Nelson Davis. Back row, (left to right) Jordan Thrasher, John Alley, Clay Mitchell, Clark Adcock and Ben Walker. We are very thankful for all of the help and support we get from all of our sponsors and the community. Your contributions continue to help our rodeo athletes in their quest to complete their education and compete in a sport they love. Thank You! 116