PAGE 8 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS MARCH 2024 FREE PARKING • FREE DRY CAMPING FOR ROPERS THROUGHOUT THE EVENT! Both/All Sides Must Be Paid At Time Of Entry!! CASH ONLY! CASH ONLY! ATV/QUADS Will Not Be Permitted On Grounds • SADDLE TO HIGH MONEY #2.5 & UNDER AND #3 & OVER ROPERS OF THE WEEKEND • BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS OF EACH POT 72nd Annual Three Rivers, CA Fri-Sat-Sun, April 26-27-28, 2024 SAT., APRIL 27 SU 7:45, Books Close 8:45, Rope 9am • 1st 3 Steer of #8.5 Roping .............................3 for $50 • 1st 3 Steer of #5.5 Robert Lea Memorial .......3 for $50 • #4.5 Pick or Draw ........................................... 3 for #40 SUN., APRIL 28 SU 7:45, Books Close 8:45, Rope 9am • 2nd 3 Steer of #8.5 Roping ............................3 for $50 • Calf Branding Finals, BUCKLES TO WINNING TEAM • 2nd 3 Steer of #5.5 Robert Lea Memorial ...... 3 for $50 • Lions Club Pig Scramble ACTRA Rules • Must Be A Member To Rope — Enter Ropings 6 Times — 35% Cattle/Office Charge • CASH ONLY! For Info Contact: Eric Cozzitorto (209) 777-2910 Jennifer Nicholson (559) 303-0729 — COOK SHACK OPEN DAILY — Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Bar/Drinks On Site • Friday Night: Tri-Tip Dinner • Saturday Night: Ribeye Steaks will be on site all weekend Water Truck Sponsor FRIDAY, APRIL 26 SU 7:45, Books Close 8:45, Rope 9am • One Over 40 #8.5 Hdcp .................................4 for $50 • Mixed Jr/Sr #7 Hdcp....................................... 3 for $40 Qualified Teams: Mixed 55 + Any 17/Under + Any Girl = Any Pick Only, Progressive After One • All Girl #7 Hdcp ..............................................3 for $40 • Earl McKee Memorial Calf Branding ......$100/man, $400/team $1,000 ADDED TO CALF BRANDING 4-Man Team Limited To First 25 Teams Up & Down, Top Five Come Back Sunday For Finals. No Subbing Men For Sunday Finals. Contact Matt Wells for more Branding Information, (559) 901-1789 Barrel Race Not To Start Before 5:30pm Friday: • PeeWee 4D Barrel Race 7 & Under; May Enter On Site ...........$25 e.f. • Junior 4D Barrel Race 8 & over; May Enter On Site .................$25 e.f. BUCKLES TO 1D WINNERS OF PEEWEE & JR. BARREL RACE • Open 4D Barrel Race................................................... $65 e.f. $250 ADDED + BUCKLE TO 1D WINNER All races are 70% payback For Barrel Race info call (209) 262-5231 presents the LIONS CLUB DUMMY ROPING SU 11am, Rope at 12 Noon • 5 & Under • Ages 6-10 – BUCKLE TO WINNER Contact (209) 585-5698 for more info Mike Quick: Great Cowboy, Horse Bit Maker And Husband 1/15/1944 - 12/28/2023 SAN JACINTO, CALIF. – Mike Quick, beloved cowboy, bit maker, husband and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in San Jacinto where he spent most of his life. Born to Ervin Quick and Ellen Jones in Van Nuys, California, the family moved to San Jacinto when he was four years old. Mike grew up showing horses in Gymkhanas and Western Pleasure. Seeking a little more adrenaline and the cowboy way of life, he moved on to calf roping, which would become his favorite sport. In 1969 he won the Sierra Circuit. Team roping came to be another sport he loved and he added it to his rodeo resume and had several great partners over the years such as Danny Branco. The rodeo trail is rough and after 21 years and a multitude of injuries, he decided to retire from rodeo. The cowboy way of life continued to call to him and in 1985 he started team penning and became fast friends with John Luiz and John Smalley. They soon dominated the penning world until about 1990. Mike, John, and John held a number of team penning clinics in addition to making a videotape called “The Team Penning Tape.” One of Mike’s fondest memories was being invited to join the Rancheros Visitadores and attending their rides, further involving him in continuing the cowboy tradition in California. Living the Western way of life and sharing knowledge wasn’t just seen in his competing, teaching, and riding, but also in his bit making adventures. When he wasn’t roping or penning, he was working with his father’s business, Quick Bits. Mike’s father, Ervin Quick, was the source of Mike’s inspiration growing up. Ervin Quick was a legend himself. Originally an engineer for a large aircraft company in Trenton, New Jersey, he and his family moved to California, and landed in San Fernando Valley. That’s where he started making bits. He met several affluent people along with talented trainers such as Jimmy Williams. They became very close friends and worked together to come up with great designs for bits that are still in use today. He also made bits for stars such as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. When Ervin passed in 1983, Mike took over the business. Quick Bits were only made by the Quicks. Mike was a quiet friend and mentor to many. He had a strong personality but also a quick smile and a good story to tell. Mike is survived by his wife, Sally; three sons, Ben, Jimmy, and Roy; and four grandchildren, Rosemary, Anthony, Amanda, and Jamie. He is also survived by many good friends such as Pete Zanetti, Armell Schwarte, Larry Branco, and Eddie Mardon. No services have been planned. Mike Quick working in his shop at “Quick Bits.”
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