Australasian Team Roping
Association
Newsletter
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER ISSUE
2015/2016
VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3
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Proudly Introducing
The Lazy D Team
The Mayer Family
Lazy D Longhorns, started in 1995 after the purchase of 12 cows from Alan and Mark Knox.
Les Mayer (Co-founder of Lazy D Longhorns) was a steer wrestler at the time and wanted to breed his own cattle
and start to team rope. Eventually Les and his wife Sally had begun their breeding program. Having always been
interested in the Longhorn breed, the new purchases where a dream that was becoming a reality for the two. As
the property they had bought was not large enough to make a living out of commercial cattle they came to the
conclusion that, this was a good enough reason to breed the lines that they wanted.
After they purchased the cows the husband and wife team embarked on an A.I. program using a range of bulls
to see how varied the results would be. The program would see results differ with each produced calf, this included Maverick Canadian Connection and Rural Frost. The plan from the beginning was to select small framed
cattle that get horn big enough to rope early.
So now days their cattle often have horns big enough to rope before there bodies are. The herd over the years
has fluctuated in size depending on seasons every time they reached 50 cows it stops raining. The Longhorns
have no trouble with the dry but they have had to cull numbers to save feed for horses. Currently they have 33
cows joined this year to a Superman Rural Frost bull that they breed.
Lazy D Longhorns
Where Junior Ropers get the chance to WIN a top bred
Longhorn Heifer to have as their own
In Les’s Words:
The heifer this year is the 5th one so far I decided to donate. After the first AGM I attended, where the junior
team roping idea was floated by me, I believe that kids and the family connection in our sport is the best thing
going.
What other sport especially a horse sport can you practice compete and win large amounts of cash and prizes
with your kids? The bonds and relationships developed in the rope pen are truly wonderful and our association
makes it so easy for the whole family to compete together.
The arena at home was a long drawn out project that came together with the help of a few good mates, being all timber and big posts-at that it didn't go up overnight. When it was almost finished I was involved in a work accident and
didn't even ride a horse for three years. The facilities at the Lazy D are under improvement over the next few months
while the drought forced us to sell off all the young cattle. So we are a ways off running, but it has given us time to
make needed improvements and securing more country. This has assured the numbers of cows into the future.
I Must mention my wonderful wife for all her hard work as this was mainly my dream, but she has been behind it all
the way. The boys have been tireless workers especially Clayton who suffers Cerable Palsy and doesn't rope but is always there doing the back yards opening the box dragging the dummy and helping out with the horses.
If you would like any information on the breeding program that the Lazy D have, or if you are in the market for
a well bred Longhorn to get your own herd started.
Make sure you give Les or Sally a call, they have a wealth
of knowledge and will be happy to help with any purchase you may be looking at.
Who will
be
this year’s
winner?
Thank you Victor and the team at Diamond Wool
Pads for your continued support to the ATRA, not
only during the season, but at the Finals as well.
Will you be the lucky winner of a Diamond Wool
Pad at the Finals???
All Horse’s love their
Diamond Wool Pads
Dark Horse Arena Series
Western Australia Presents
Congratulations to all the winners from Dark Horse.
We certainly hope to meet you all
next month at the ATRA National
Finals in Capella.
Keep up the great work !!!
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Treasurers Report
This year’s Treasury report has been compiled by the ATRA Treasurer LaceyJae O’Halloran, as you will see below, there have been many gains from the
past season. Please read through the report and should you have any questions or thoughts do not forget to make yourself present at the AGM during the
National Finals in Capella. If you can not make the AGM, but wish to have a say,
ensure you get your query to Jody at head office no latter than the 25th of September.
Our Financial statements are still under audit finalisation, however preliminary
results indicate the ATRA made an approximate $10k loss - a variance to the
original forecast target of breaking even. When compared to the 2013-2014 season $30k loss, the BOD have worked hard to recover that with the implementation of an improved budgeting and planning system. It is important to note that
the $10k loss is affected by the fact that a number of National Finals commitments were paid in June to confirm bookings when we don’t see income for
the finals until the new financial year. Ultimately, the ATRA had a positive season
in terms of performance as indicated by the statistics and with closer management and cost control we will continue to develop positively. The 2015-2016
season budget will plan to break even or make a small profit and further focus
will be placed on delivering value to the members. I will provide you all with a
comprehensive update at the AGM in October.
Thanks and Happy Roping,
Lacey-Jae O’Halloran
Treasurer - ATRA
Here is just a taste of
what you could WIN
at this Years National
Finals
IMPORTANT
REMINDERS FROM
HEAD OFFICE
* Don’t forget Finals Entries must be post
marked Friday 11th of
September.
* All Entries and payment
must be either received
by email or postmarked
by 5pm Friday.
* Members looking for
partners: #9 Clint Van
Brooke is looking for a
heeler #5 or below; #9
Sharon Warner is looking for a heeler #7 or below
* Please contact Head Office for contact details
of any members looking
for partners.
* Check the Official ATRA
Facebook page for regular updates leading up
to the finals.
* Arena Management Software seminars will be
held during the finals by
Jerry Kendrick from the
USA, should you wish to
attend a seminar, please
lodge your interest
through Head Office.
* First A.M. Seminar to be
held Wednesday
afternoon/evening
* If you have any queries
before you travel to the
Finals, please contact
Head Office ASAP, as
Jody will be travelling to
Capella, and will have
limited service during
travel
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Directors Report from Ross Walters
Hello everyone,
Well the finals are almost here, I
hope everyone has their plans in
place to make it an enjoyable experience for them. I would like to
congratulate the winners from
all the zones who won buckles for
the 2014/2015 year. We had
our NQ presentation at Troy
Clive’s venue along with his series presentations on a Saturday night after a day of roping
and it was quite a good night. We
were feed well and then we had the presentations and many drinks, followed by a few games of
roping bales and dummy heads and heels (and each other) which saw competitors, partners
and kids having a good time.
It has been a pleasure to sit on the board this year and represent our members. I won’t be sit
ting for election this year due to some work commitments but I am sure there will be good peo
ple sitting that will do the job well. I would just like to encourage people to contact their zone
representative or any of the board members for that matter if you have any concerns or que
ries. I say this because it is good for us board members to know what our members are feeling
about our organization. If you hear nothing then you assume everything is good and everyone is
happy. The whole year that I have been on the board only one person has approached me with is
sues that they have, so I assume everyone else is happy. So the point I’m trying to make is if
you are reading this and think crap, I’m not happy with things then you need to contact you
board members and discuss it with them, and be professional about it, and if you have good
ideas put them forward. This can be a great organization and with people like the McGee’s pro
moting shows like “The Big Show” is fantastic. This is a credit to them because the work they
put in to run it is huge.
Well that’s it from me and I wish everyone the best of luck at
the finals and travel safe and enjoy yourself there and at any
other roping you attend.
Good luck.
Ross
Attention Members
The ATRA is complying a list of recognised ATRA Judges & Instructors.
If you would like to conduct ATRA recognized schools your name will need to
be included on the list, it will also give promoters wanting to run schools a
list of instructors to contact.
Please contact Clive Hanrahan to be included on the list
clive@teamroper.com.au or 0419 793 401
2015 ATRA NATIONAL FINALS
PROGRAM of EVENTS - Capella Qld 1-4 October 2015
“ATRA reserves the right to change or alter the program at any stage during the Event”
“Ropers must have qualified on all head of stock to progress to the Short Go”
THURSDAY 1ST
Junior 2015 ATRA National Finals and Preliminary Roping 9:00 am - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Presentation all 2015 Australasian High Point Champions
12:00 noon - 2015 NATIONAL FINALS JUNIOR EVENTS
13 - 17 yrs Barrel Race .................. 1 Round.......................... EF $65
8 - 12 yrs Barrel Race .................... 1 Round.......................... EF $50
7 & Under Barrel Race .................. 1 Round.......................... .EF $30
Jnr Breakaway Roping ................... 2 Rounds ...................... EF
$70/roper Junior Looper Winnefred Roping
Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals Junior Champions
5:00 PRELIMINARY ROPING
60% ADD BACK - 2 HEAD - PROGRESSIVE - ALL EVENTS
Ladies Breakaway Roping .............. 2 head Progressive ........ EF $75
#11 Team Roping ..............................2 head Progressive......... EF $75
#9 Team Roping ............................... 2 head Progressive......... EF $75
#7 Team Roping ............................... 2 head Progressive......... EF $75
OPEN Team Roping ..........................2 head Progressive......... EF $75
FRIDAY 2ND
8:00 AM START - 2015 NATIONAL FINALS EVENTS
8:00 #7 Team Roping ........................... 2 Rounds ................................... EF $85/roper
3:00 Ladies Breakaway Roping ... 3 Rounds ................................... EF $115
7:00 #11 Team Roping .................. 3 Rounds progressive .............. EF $105/roper
SATURDAY 3RD 8:00 AM START - 2015 NATIONAL FINALS EVENTS
8:00 #9 Team Roping ................. 3 Rounds progressive ..... EF $105/roper
12:00 Century Team Roping ........ 2 Rounds ........................ EF $75/roper
Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals Century Team Roping Champions
2:00 IN #2 ARENA........... #6 Machine Roping ..................Capped at a #3
2 Rounds progressive, EF $40/roper ......... Teams can re-enter if you miss until the end of Round 1
only
2:00 IN MAIN ARENA ...... 3D Barrel Race ...... Round 1 ..................... EF $115
3D Barrel Race ......... Round 2 ................. Slowest to fastest....... Excluding the Top 10 who will be run
on Sunday
Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals #4 & Under High Point PBL Trailer Champion Presentation
2015 ATRA National Finals #4+ & Over High Point PBL Trailer Champion
5:00 All Girls Team Roping ......... 2 Rounds ........................ EF $75/roper Presentation 2015 ATRA National
Finals All Girls Team Roping Champions
7:00 Open Team Roping ............. 4 Rounds progressive ..... EF $135/roper Open Short Go ................... Top
15
Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals Open Champions
SHORT GO SUNDAY 4th 8:00 am Start - 2015 National Finals Short Go Events Please note “Ropers must have qualified on all
head of stock to progress to the Short Go”
8:00 # 6 Machine Roping ........... Top 20
Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals #6 Champions
#7 Team Roping ................. Top 20
Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals #7 Champions
3D Barrel Race ................... Top 10 - Slowest to Fastest Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals 3D Barrel
Race Champions
#9 Team Roping ................. Top 20 Presentation2015 ATRA National Finals #9 Champions
#11Team Roping ................ Top 20
Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals #11 Champions
Ladies Breakaway Roping .. Top 10
Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals Ladies Breakaway Roping Champion Presentation 2015 ATRA
National Finals Junior Team Roping High Point Champion Presentation 2015 ATRA National Finals Lady
Roper High Point Champion Presentation AQHA Bonus Champions
ATRA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
CHANGE OR ALTER THE PROGRAM AT
ANY STAGE DURING THE EVENT
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From the Editor...
Hello Members,
hear where the association is heading.
Well haven’t the months just been
We also we have the preliminary treas-
creeping forward lately....
ury report from Lacey to give all mem-
We are only a couple weeks out from
bers an idea of how we faired for the
the 2015 National Finals, and it looks
previous season.
to be bigger and better than ever.
There are some house keeping notes
Jody has been going hard in the office
on page 17, make sure you have a
ensuring she is crossing t’s and dotting
read, as you wouldn’t want to miss out.
i’s, Em has been tying up all the loose
As there are only a few weeks now un-
ends with sponsors and gathering all
til the finals, and with my University
the wonderful prizes to bring to
commitments, I combined Sept/Oct is-
Capella, the Finals Committee have
sues together as I have assessment
kicked it up a gear behind the scenes
due directly after the finals.
to make sure everything is lined up for
I would like to wish everyone the best
the finals. So if you get the chance
of luck, and please travel safely, we
when your there, make sure you let
want everyone to get there.
them know you appreciate all their
So I will sign out for this edition, work
hard work.
your ropes, tighten your cinches and
We have a few motions for the AGM,
let’s have a great finals.
and some great ideas, as a financial
member of the ATRA, it’s always bene-
Your Atra Media Correspondent
ficial to make the meetings, that are
Erin Jusseaume
there for everyone to have a say and
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