WPRA WORLD FINALS

Congrats to DirectLoop team member Kim Williamson on her success at the WPRA World Finals in Tulsa, OK. Kim won rounds in the tie-down, breakaway and team roping as well as placing in the average in the team roping. By our quick calculations Kim is heading home to Arizona with well over $6,000 in cash and prizes. Way to go Kim!

Texas Stampede

Hello Friends, How is everyone doing today? I just stepped out of the practice arena to let everyone know how the Texas Stampede went. It was a tough weekend there were some fast times and some tough runs. I was 7.4 to win the first go round, Jeff Chapman was 7.2 to win the second go-round and Hunter Herrin walked away the champion after tieing a 7.0. Fastest time of the weekend and Hunter also moved me to second in the Average on our first two calves. There was a lot of interesting things that took place, not only did the rodeo draw a record crowd but the Texas Stampede raised more money this year than ever for The Children's Medical Center, of which I had a chance to attend and see some neat kids on thursday and then on Friday they asked myself and a few rodeo queens and McKenly the spokesperson for the kids ward. Who herself was a patient when she was diagnosed with a hole in her heart at child birth. We attended the Channel 11 Morning News Program where we had a chance to talk about what it meant to have the opportunity to be such a great role model for so many kids and give back to those who are less fortunate. I had a very exciting weekend in Dallas and now I am in the practice pen with only three weeks before the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. I look forward to seeing everyone in Vegas.
Take Care and God Bless!!

Canadian Finals Round 1-3

Well three rounds through at the Canadian Finals and it has not went as planned. The first round I had a calf down to be fast and the calf kicked real bad making me 12.5. Kicking calves is pretty rare in Canada. They do a good job of preparing the stock up here, but it is bound to happen sometime. The second round was much better. I was 7.9 and split 3rd and 4th. I was happy with my run. I thought maybe I could have taken one wrap and a huey, but went with two instead. Tonight I was the last roper and roped one right there, sure enough I was going to win the round, but the calf kicked again. I was 10.5. That's not bad, but I have bigger plans so I am looking forward to the next three rounds.

This has to be the best kept secret in rodeo. This is six rounds that pay close the 10 thousand a round. The Shiozawas are here and together we have had a fun time going out to eat and visiting the Edmonton Mall. I hope to have good news after the next three rounds.

Canadian Finals

My family and I arrived in Edmonton a couple of days ago. I am not as familiar with Edmonton as I am with Calgary, but wow this is a big city. They put the calf ropers in a really nice hotel downtown Edmonton. This rodeo might be the best kept secret in rodeo. The CPRA is a great association. During orientation they gave us some great gifts. The rodeo is in the Rexall Place which is a 17,000 seat arena that is great for rodeo. The ropers up here are good too. There are three Americans, myself, Matt Shiozawa, and Tyson Durfey. I am excited to rope and hopefully can get some money put together up here. I will keep you posted as to what happens in the next six rounds. Nate

Josh Peek / Pro Tour Finale

Josh Peek is on his way to Dallas, TX for the PRCA PRO TOUR FINALE this weekend. He hopes to add to his current $40,000 lead in the Tie-Down World Standings. Check back for results from Dallas.

Canadian National Finals

2 time NFR qualifier Nate Baldwin is in Edmonton, Alberta where he will be competing in his first Canadian National Finals Rodeo this week. Check back for results from the tie down roping.

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