WSIRA has two new World Champions. Preston Williams & Brooks Dahozy in the Team Roping. Just about everyone in our Region took home a little money from Vegas. In the 1st round Cody & Justin won 1st w/ a 6.0 and Preston & Brooks were 2nd w/ 6.1. Brad Heath placed 3rd in the Bulls, OD Garfield 7th in the Broncs, Mike H. 7th in Calf Roping, Greywolf 9th in SW and we had three girls in the Barrels that were real consistant all the way through; Dakota was 2nd, Kayoni 3rd and Hailey 5th. In the 2nd round Preston & Brooks were 3rd in the Team Roping, Mike & Ed were 6th, Brad placed 6th in the Bulls, Preston was 3rd in the Calf Roping and Dakota was 2nd, Kayoni 7th and Hailey 8th in the Barrels. 3rd round action, Preston & Brooks were 7th, Mike & Ed were 4th. The average Preston & Brooks #1, Cody & Justin 7th and Mike & Ed 9th; Brad Heath ended up 4th in the Average and made a bundle of money placing in the top 4 in every round. In the Barrel Racing all three girls finished in the money. Dakota 2nd, Hailey 6th and Kayoni 8th. Respectively Jenna Johnson ended up 10th in the Breakaway and Preston ended up 12th in the Calf Roping. The rounds paid 6 places and the average paid 8 places. GOOD JOB and CONGRATUALTIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!!
Cody, Justin & I attended the Region meetings at the INFR. They didn't hand out as much info as in years before. Each region gave an over view of thier year. There weren't alot of complaints. There was some discussion on the out sanctioning process and whether to keep it or not as only one region needed it to obtain a Tour Rodeo. But since SWIRA had already out sanctioned Fort McDowell they left it as is.
The INFR was awesome this year and I'm sure will be agian next year in Las Vegas again. The INFR commission is really working hard towards building up the INFR. If you get a chance acknowledge them and thank them for working for us.
Cody & Justin have been in contact with various people and Tribes for rodeo's next year. They are doing some positive networking and trying to get a jump on the schedule for next season.
Once again we will only be allowed to sell cards at our first rodeo, after that they must be purchased at the INFR office.
As was announced at the INFR on Saturday, Oklahoma is back as a Region. Also, they are incorporporating Jr. Steer Riding, Jr. Barrel Racing, Jr. Breakaway, Sr. Pro Breakaway and Century Team Roping into the finals. They haven't sent us anything on how this will work yet so we'll keep you posted as we get info. But pass the word especially to those old timers that still love to rodeo.
I will get the details out as soon as they are finalized and sent to us.
This is all I have for now - I wish everyone safe and happy holidays...
