CERES, CALIF. – The 2nd Annual Cody Anthenien Memorial Roping was held June 11-12 at the Diamond Bar Arena. The roping was held in honor of Cody J. Anthenien, who was tragically killed in an auto accident in 2009. His family has kept his memory alive with the production of this event that also included breakaway roping and calf branding.
Custom Scott Thomas saddles were awarded to the high money of each day. CJ DeForest was the winner on Saturday and Joe Robinson won the saddle on Sunday. Last year, Joe also won a saddle that he graciously donated to the Anthenien family. The Anthenien family was thrilled that he won another saddle so he can ride one himself in Cody’s honor.
A saddle was also awarded to the winner of the breakaway roping average, Chanel Holland.
The John Moitozo Memorial Calf Branding buckle winners were Cole Hook, Andy Holcomb, CJ DeForest and Blake Hirdes.
Ropings and breakaway roping follow:
Sat., June 11
#10.5 Hdcp. P/D: 4 for $50
1st go: 1. Blake Hirdes and Jake Bourdet, 4.91, $300. 2. Jeremy Simonich and CJ DeForest, 5.27, $200.
Average: 1. Andy Holcomb and Dalton Pearce, 26.48, $880. 2. Billy Butler and Todd Hampton, 26.60, $675. 3. Lane Lowry and Jake Bourdet, 26.70, $490.
#8.5 Hdcp. P/D: 4 for $50
1st go: 1. Stoney Boy Joseph and Todd Hampton, 6.18, $260. 2. Les Oswald and Layton Oswald, 6.32, $170.
Average: 1. Bronc Rowland and CJ DeForest, 28.10, $690. 2. Lane Lowry and CJ DeForest, 30.89, $520. 3. Andy Holcomb and Layton Oswald, 30.91, $350. 4. Billy Butler and Joe Robinson, 34.55, $175.
Breakaway Roping: 3 for $120
Round 1: 1. Whitlee Burgess, 2.25, $310. 2. Rylee George, 2.32, $240. 3. Rylee George, 2.43, $170.
Round 2: 1. Chanel Holland, 2.38, $310. 2. Rylee George, 2.64, $240. 3. Ruby Riedel, 2.69, $170.
Round 3: 1. Fallon Ruffoni, 2.75, $240.
Average: 1. Chanel Holland, 7.84, $1,180. 2. Fallon Ruffoni, 8.30, $980. 3. Whitlee Burgess, 8.41, $790. 4. Fallon Ruffoni, 8.89, $590. 5. Braydee Bourdet, 8.94, $390.
Sun., June 12
#7.5 Hdcp. P/D: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Nick Goodman and Joe Robinson, 6.21, $270. 2. Seth Mielke and Mike Tighe, 6.61, $180.
Average: 1. Jason Weatherby and Eli Green, 21.60, $585. 2. Nick Goodman and Joe Robinson, 21.77, $490. 3. Molly Sparrowk and Jeff Sparrowk, 22.36, $390. 4. Ramiro Gonzalez and Clayton Cowden, 23.48, $290. 5. Colton Santos and Joe Robinson, 24.95, $195.
#6.5 P/D: 3 for $40
1st go: 1. Nathan Wohld and Eli Green, 6.49, $240. 2. Brody Nelson and Clay Horton, 7.00, $160.
Average: 1. Frankie Eubanks and Joe Robinson, 23.54, $585. 2. Nathan Wohld and Eli Green, 26.38, $485. 3. Roger Kaiwi and AJ Pennington, 26.37, $385. 4. Tyson Porter and Tim Gaither, 28.73, $290. 5. Bart Bonfantini and Tim Gaither, 29.26, $190.
#4.5 P/D: 3 for $30
1st go: 1. Cuatro/Castro Sanchez and Lane Matthews, 8.30, $180. 2. Trent Noon and Charles Hagens, 8.34, $120.
Average: 1. Georgene Mielke and Justin Bruecker, 29.41, $530. 2. Larry King and Travis Kent, 35.62, $395. 3. Brody Nelson and Travis Kent, 35.91, $365. 4. Ashley Hagens and Danny Martinez, 38.79, $135.
