By Margarette Mullins
Special To Ropers Sports News
TEHACHAPI, CALIF. – It is an honor for me to be asked to participate in the Eatons’ production of the Wounded Heroes roping each year! They are great people with great big hearts and create this wonderful event year after year for a great cause – the Wounded Heroes. The day was perfect for roping Aug. 20, as I’m sure all 137 ropers will attest to. The format of the pots changed a little this year with us starting the day with a #7 Handicap, followed by the Open and a #5.5. The cattle were just right and the chute help was right on, never missing a nod or losing a rope. There was great food, great friends, great roping, and a great dummy roping for the kids.
The Eatons would like to thank the people and friends who made this day possible. Darin and Karen Bowe, Bowe Ranch; Ryan and Tammy White, Best Ever Pads; Jerry Johnson, Ashmore Motors, Carl Daniel, Lee Legasey, Tractor Supply, and Cactus Saddlery. A special thank you to Sam Habib for his generous donation and cattle.
ACTRA results are as follows:
#7 Hdcp P/D: $40, 232 teams
1st go: 1. Jesse Townsend and Craig Branham, 6.49, $570. 2. Mike Redfeairn and Jason Sanders, 6.29, $340. 3. Tanner James and Ryan Eaton Jr., 7.05, $230.
Average: 1. Jesse Townsend and Tom Mullins, 23.36, $1,190. 2. Sean McRoberts and Kevin Pascoe, 23.95, $1,000. 3. Jesse Townsend and Craig Branham, 23.96, $830. 4. Mike Redfeairn and Jason Sanders, 23.98, $640. 5. Deston Dishion and Kelsey Bengoa, 25.00, $460. 6. Sean Pascoe and Tyler Forsberg, 25.10, $270. 7. Tanner James and Ty Boesch, 25.15, $180.
Open Draw: $100, 71 teams
1st go: 1. DJ Parker and Cody Hall, 6.14, $630. 2. Cody Mora and John Chaves, 7.00, $420.
Average: 1. Tristan Ruffoni and Mark Scobie Sr., 27.77, $2,980. 2. Joel Bach and Cody Cowden, 28.30, $1,790. 3. DJ Parker and Cody Hall, 28.74, $1,190.
#5.5: $40, 144 teams
1st go: 1. Rodney Porterfield and Prestin Huerta, 7.53, $330. 2. Wyatt Soto and Prestin Huerta, 7.55, $220.
Average: 1. Rodney Porterfield and Prestin Huerta, 27.83, $900. 2. Dallas Owen and Bennett Megane, 36.88, $750. 3. Mike Redfeairn and Joe Christensen, 37.51, $590. 4. Rodney Porterfield and Clif Partain, 38.31, $440. 5. Laci Lowry and Dominic Patino Sr., 39.65, $280. 6. Laci Lowry and Lee Legasey, 40.88, $160.
Winning Best Ever pads and goodie bags were Rodney Porterfield and Prestin Huerta. Jim Eaton and Jerry Johnson present their awards.
