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RAISE THE FLAG SEASON VII
Be sure to visit the NTR website (nationalteamroping.com) for any changes or additions to the events advertised in this issue of The Arena.

NTR HOT SHOTS
While a majority of the summer NTR events take place further north, Arizona is not forgotten.

NTR WELCOMES NEW SPONSORS
Cory Clark, of Lusk, Wyoming, founded Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC, circa 2004, and brought in two like-minded ag enthusiasts, Denver Gilbert and Mark McNamee, to grow the business. The multifaceted trio has developed it into a thriving firm with nine branch offices and more than 20 employees.

FINALE 2020 CHAMPIONS
1st in Ave - 34.10 on 4, Jess Hall & Tommy Hall - $16,580, Saddles & Buckles 2nd in Ave - 34.79 on 4, Tony Holden & Clem McNaney - $11,840 & Buckles 3rd in Ave - 35.83 on 4, Owen Lepper & Troy Kitchener - $9,000 4th in Ave - 37.89 on 4, Steve Rieser & Jerry Brown - $6,620 5th in Ave - 38.

NATIONAL 11.5 FINALE
“Back home we’re usually full,” Tommy, who is currently attending college and competing on the rodeo team at Dickinson State University, said. “I didn’t even know he was going down there. We didn’t have any partners, so we teamed up to see what would happen.

NATIONAL 10.5 FINALE
Churchill isn’t new to the NTR champion’s stage. In 2019 he won the National 11.5 Finale heading for the talented youngster, Michael Calmelat.

NATIONAL 9.5 FINALE
“We kind of reserve the winters for roping for ourselves,” Garnhart, who is now doing full-time homeschool with the girls, said. In addition to junior rodeos the girls are actively involved in gymnastics and Latigo is in gymnastics too, as preperation for wrestling.

NATIONAL 8.5 FINALE
The trip paid off when the duo roped their four steers in 38.96 seconds to take home $18,300 in cash plus prizes. Allen’s fancy Scott Thomas trophy saddle was the first he had won in his 66 years and it will remain in the living room where he can keep a close eye on it.

NTR MEMBERS ONLY
Hughes and two-time WNFR qualifier Buddy Hawkins II have discussed the matter via Instagram and decided they are about tied. The two are conspiring against six-time WNFR qualifier Junior Noguiera to disqualify motorcycles from the “contest.

NTR SPECIAL SECTION
You don't need us to tell you that Arizona is the hottest spot in the NATION for team ropers SOME EIGHT months of the year. If you've ever considered joining the masses we have compiled some of the best listings for equine enthusiasts from real agents who know ropers and know Arizona.