RIVERSIDE, CA – The 2016 R4R (Ropings 4 Ropers) Finals were held Oct. 13-16 at Riverside Rancheros Arena.
High money roper and winner of the All American trailer was Dennis Eller. Jace Helton, high money #3-#4.5 roper, won $3,000 cash; and Camish Jennings, high money #5 & up roper, won $2,000.
R4R would like to thank all their sponsors, the producers and members for an outstanding Finals this year!
Results are as follows; payoffs are per man.
Thurs., Oct. 13
Heel-O-Matic #3: 2 for $25
1st go: 1. Ryan Gorham and Spud Denmark, 8.15, $80. 2. Ryan Gorham and Brayden Israel, 8.59, $50.
Average: 1. Ryan Gorham and Spud Denmark, 8.15, $470. 2. Ryan Gorham and Brayden Israel, 18.53, $350. 3. Ryland Crandell and August Gibbs, 18.65, $235. 4. Hunter Helton and Abilene Chavez, 19.41, $115.
Fri., Oct. 14
Century #6 Hdcp: 3 for $60
1st go: 1. Andy Andrews and Camish Jennings, 7.17, $200. 2. Dusty Gravatt Sr. and Dennis Eller, 8.27, $125.
Average: 1. Lynn Devenport and Joyce Battaglia, 29.09, $1,180. 2. Sean Maginnis and Joyce Battaglia, 2914, $885. 3. Lynn Devenport and Nate Preuit, 32.25, $590. 4. Roy Songer and Nate Preuit, 32.42, $295.
Scrambled egg #7 Hdcp: 3 for $60
1st go: 1. Brady Denmark and Camish Jennings, 6.84, $280. 2. Camish Jennings and Jace Helton, 6.96, $170. 3. John Tellam and Josh Reed, 7.34, $115.
Average: 1. Dallas Owen and Lonnie Songer, 26.60, $1,500. 2. Roger Coons and Brian Arave, 26.62, $1,200. 3. Camish Jennings and Jace Helton, 26.64, $960. 4. Dallas Owen and Jace Helton, 28.69, $710. 5. Markie Battaglia and Josh Reed, 30.08, $460. 6. Dusty Gravatt Sr. and Brian Arave, 31.56, $260.
#9 Hdcp: 3 for $60
1st go: 1. Camish Jennings and Brandon Bates, 6.76, $230. 2. Brandon Bates and Camish Jennings, 6.77, $140.
Average: 1. John Smith and Nate Preuit, 24.21, $1,335. 2. Troy Helton and Wade Hooker, 25.03, $1,000. 3. Ryland Crandell and Brian Arave, 25.22, $665. 4. Markie Battaglia and Brian Arave, 26.19, $335.
All Girl: 3 for $60
1st go: 1. Bailey Bishop and Brady Denmark, 8.75, $190.
Average: 1. Shelley Lunde and Kristie Dougan, 42.20, $860. 2. Payton Lopez and Lacy Songer, 42.34, $520. 3. Lacy Songer and Markie Battaglia, 47.76, $340.
Open: 4 for $150
1st go: 1. Jesse McNett and Camish Jennings, 6.34, $150.
Average: 1. Camish Jennings and Brandon Bates, 32.37, $1,800. 2. Dan Denmark and Wade Hooker, 32.72, $1,200.
Sat., Oct. 15
#7 Down Pick & Draw: 3 for $75
1st go: 1. Gabe Ramirez and Brian Arave, 6.49, $210. 2. Shelley Lunde and Brian Arave, 8.11, $140.
Average: 1. Ryland Crandell and Brian Arave, 26.18, $1,270. 2. Roger Coons and Justin McDaniel, 27.81, $950. 3. Gabe Ramirez and Brian Arave, 29.96, $630. 4. Veronica Chavez and Arturo Chavez, 29.98, $310.
#6 Pick & Draw: 3 for $75
1st go: 1. Mark Cochran and Ken Negrete, 8.11, $335. 2. Roger Coons and Justin McDaniel, 8.74, $200. 3. Erin King and Evan Anderson, 8.78, $135.
Average: 1. Cersten Branquinho and David Stark, 25.24, $1,750. 2. Erin King and Evan Anderson, 25.81, $1,460. 3. Chris Sass and Mike Pyeatt, 33.03, $1,150. 4. Pete Miller and Ruben Figueroa, 33.92, $850. 5. Joe R. Bell and Jake Gibbs, 34.00, $550. 6. Eric Ashby and David Stark, 34.04, $300.
40 & Over #6 Hdcp: 3 for $75
1st go: 1. Blaine Linaweaver and Camish Jennings, 5.82, $320. 2. Roy Songer and Camish Jennings, 6.24, $215.
Average: 1. John Smith and Brian Arave, 27.64, $1,450. 2. Craig Wisner and Ruben Figueroa, 28.28, $1,200. 3. Roy Songer and Buck Burt, 29.04, $970. 4. Keith Smith and Robby England, 29.27, $725. 5. John Smith and Ruben Figueroa, 29.58, $480.
#8 Hdcp. Showdown: 4 for $100
1st go: 1. Jesse McNett and Brandon Bates, 6.97, $425.
Average: 1. Dallas Owen and Nate Preuit, 38.92, $1,925. 2. John Smith and Brad Bishop, 39.15, $1,155. 3. Eric Ashby and Patrick O’Brien, 40.14, $775
Sun., Oct. 16
#5 Hdcp. Down Pick & Draw: 3 for $75
1st go: 1. Joe Harris and Robby England, 6.86, $500. 2. Brent Ford and Carson Crandell, 7.02, $400. 3. Chris Sass and Carson Crandell 7.77, $250. 4. Robert Page and Sergio Silva Jr., 8.00, $125.
Average: 1. John Dewdney and Jose Torres, 26.74, $3,000. 2. Joe Harris and Robby England, 31.12, $2,000. 3. Ernesto Chavez and Shane Cardoza, 32.64, $1,400. 4. Erin King and Dennis Eller, 33.53, $1,150. 5. Cersten Branquinho and Evan Anderson, 33.54, $1,050. 6. Alex Israel and Tom Hayes, 33.59, $925. 7. Stephen Terrazzas and Ernesto Chavez, 34.78, $700. 8. Joe R. Bell and John VanAken, 38.86, $575. 9. Troy Helton and Tom Hayes, 39.95, $450. 10. Brian Sjem and Bob Urbatsch, 40.50, $350.
#4 Hdcp. Down Pick & Draw: 3 for $75
1st go: 1. Dallas Owen and Joyce Battaglia, 8.23, $450. 2. Cody Adams and August Gibbs, 8.56, $270. 3. Chris Sass and David Johnson, 8.94, $180.
Aerage: 1. Juan Aguilar and Dennis Eller, 28.17, $2,260. 2. John Firth and Marc Davis, 31.12, $1,525. 3. Rami Valladolid and Jace Helton, 35.08, $1,200. 4. Jake Huserik and Roland Timney, 37.19, $900. 5. Brayden Israel and Jace Helton, 38.22, $725. 6. John Arbuckle and Jace Helton, 39.07, $650. 7. Clay Regner and Jesse McNett, 39.51, $480. 8. Brayden Israel and Jesse McNett, 42.34, $330.
#6 Hdcp. Down Showdown: 3 for $100
1st go: 1. Dallas Owen and Jace Helton, 8.33, $525. 2. Lynn Devenport and Jesse McNett, 8.47, $325. 3. Erin King and Dennis Eller, 8.49, $200.
Average: 1. Jason Tucker and Jace Helton, 28.07, $2,725. 2. Mike Warren and Brian Arave, 32.56, $2,225. 3. Mindy Siataga and Dean Thornbury, 33.23, $1,780. 4. Dallas Owen and Jake Gibbs, 34.77, $1,310. 5. Erin King and Dennis Eller, 35.66, $840. 6. Roger Coons and Shane Cardoza, 35.94, $470.
Dennis Eller (r) was the high money #2.5 & under roper and came away with a new trailer. Presenting is Jason Tucker from All American Trailers. – Emily Smith Photo
First in the Open were Camish Jennings and Brandon Bates (front). Second place winners were Dan Denmark and Wade Hooker. – Emily Smith Photo
Lynn Devenport (l) and Joyce Battaglia (r) were the winners of the Century Roping. Bria Gorham presenting. – Emily Smith Photo
Over 40 winners were John Smith and Brian Arave. Scott Selland (l) presents their saddles. – Emily Smith Photo
#6 Showdown winners Jason Tucker (l) and Jace Helton. Presenting awards is Scott Selland (r). – Emily Smith Photo
Winning the #7 Roping were Ryland Crandell and Brian Arave. Scott Selland (l) presenting. – Emily Smith Photo
Deven Owen (c) presents buckles to #9 winners John Smith and Nate Preuit. – Emily Smith Photo
Cersten Branquinho (r) and David Stark won the #6 Roping. – Emily Smith Photo
Scott Selland (r) presents saddles to first place in the #5, John Dewdney and Jose Torres. – Emily Smith Photo
Juan Aguilar and Dennis Eller were the winners of the #4 Roping. – Emily Smith Photo
All Girl winners in the R4R Finals were Shelly Lunde and Kristie Dougan. – Emily Smith Photo
Scrambled Egg winners Dallas Owen (l) and Lonnie Songer (r). Presenting is Deven Owen. – Emily Smith Photo
