2009 2nd Annual Summer Team
Roping
and Cattle Show/Sale
TCCA HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SUMMER ROPING & PERFORMANCE
SHOW
by Janice W. Price, DVM
It was hot and steamy in Bulverde, Texas on Saturday, July
11, 2009. However, the weather did not slow down the NACA-registered
roping animals, or stifle the enthusiasm of the ropers. TCCA's
2nd Annual Summer Roping & Performance Show was off and
running!
Cibolo Livery Stables in Bulverde, Texas, home of Tejas
Rodeo Company, hosted the event. They provided ample pens
to hold the roping cattle for the weekend, as well as spacious
parking, RV hookups, a cantina and concessions with a full
menu. After getting the cattle settled Friday night, TCCA
members & exhbitors headed over to the host hotel, La
Quinta Inn & Suites on Hardy Oak Blvd. in San Antonio.
Billy Luke, TCCA Board Member & Show Manager, had organized
a special rate for TCCA members, including beer & wine
during "happy hour" check-in! (It is unknown if
hotel management ended up regretting that decision, with
so many ropers around...)
Cattle were wrapped and tagged promptly at 8 am on July
11; a total of 23 animals were entered in the Performance
Class. Bobby Beauchamp, TCCA Board Member, graciously donated
his time and expertise to judge the performance animals.
Books closed with a total of 159 teams. The roping began
on time, and proceeded smoothly. Many ropers commented on
the quality and consistency of the cattle. The winning ropers
were Joey Gonzalez of Bulverde, Texas (header) and Landon
Luke, of Burnet, Texas (heeler).
After careful perusal of his scorecard, Bobby Beauchamp
chose 4B Cow 814, owned by Barham Cattle Company, as the
Grand Champion Roping Animal. Valley B Bull C Bar 4, owned
by C Bar 4 Ranch, was Reserve Champion. BL Bull 854, owned
by Rockin BL Ranch, took 3rd place.
The 2nd Annual TCCA Summer Show & Roping helped spread
the word to many local ropers about how good NACA-registered
roping stock are. In addition, it was an effective fund-raiser,
netting over $1,800 for the organization.
The TCCA extends its deepest gratitude to Billy, Dallas,
Ruth & Barney Luke for their help in organizing the event
and bringing in sponsors. Dale Price, Russell & Brady
Barham, Bobby & Sharon Beauchamp, Craig Dorrance, JoAnne
Hammock, and Benny & Sue Maben were all instrumental
in getting animals wrapped & tagged, working the chute,
bringing up the pen and insuring the smooth running of the
roping. A special thanks is due to Bobby Beauchamp for donating
his judging skills.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual TCCA
Summer Roping & Performance Show, to be held July, 2010!
