THIRD ANNUAL CUTTING IN THE ROCKIES

GRANBY, COLO., CUTTING FEATURES AGED EVENT; CIRCUIT SHOW

FARON HIGHTOWER WINS OPEN CIRCUIT RIDING JUST PLAYIN SMART

By Glory Ann Kurtz

Aug. 23, 2007 - Granby, Colo.
The Third Annual "Cutting In The Rockies" was held in Granby, one of the most gorgeous areas of Colorado on Aug. 2-5. The ranching and resort area, which is called home by Californians Dr. Skip Jacques and his wife, Janet, during the summer months, is touted as a playgoud for lovers of various sports, including fishing, golf and now cutting.The Jacqueses hosted the four-day event at the Flying Heels Arena, just south of town on Highway 40.

Taking home the Open Circuit title was Faron Hightower, Bluffdale, Texas, riding Just Playin Smart for the Brazos Bend Ranch, Houston, Texas. The Non-Pro circuit title went to Jill Peacock, Wichita Falls, Texas riding Short Fund Bird. The $50,000 Amateur was won by Jann Parker, Huntley, Mont., riding Tachitas Jewels.

The $10,000 Novice Horse was won by Smart ReflectionDNA, ridden by Robin Hayes, Orchard, Colo., and owned by Jerry Gregory,Kimball, Neb.Hayes also won the $3,000 Novice Horse circuit title ridig Tachitas merada for Bill and Jann Parker. The $10,000 Novice Horse Non-Pro Rider Circuit champion was Tyler Weyer, Columbus, Mont., riding DMAC Tooty Rooty.The $3,000 Novice Non-Pro Champion was Ron Davis, Bend, Ore., riding RD Bud Light.

Carly Chiarelli, Carbondale, Colo., was the Youth Champion riding Ima Doc O Lena Miss. Pamela Shaeffer, Eagle, Colo., won the $20,000 Non-Pro Circuit title riding Shortys Zan Ote, while Sherry Knight, Littleton, Colo., riding Acre Breaker Heart won the $10,000 Amateur. The $2,000 Limited Rider class was won by Stacey Warren, Peyton, Colo., riding Cuttin Smart.

An Open Derby was also held with Rex Rossoll, Santa Ynez, Calif., winning the event riding Lucky Number Sleven. Rossoll was also the show manager. A buckle class was also held with Diana Fornas, SanLuis Obispo, Calif., riding Catspurrs to the championship for the four days.

With local, good-sized cattle provided by Leigh Murphy and Merrit Linke, the show was judged by Jim Carr of Texas, and Tim Castilaw from California. Secretary was Kathy Cardon, announcers were kasey Azevedo and Becky Dunning and the photographers and videographers were Video West, Ted and Connie Petit.

According to Janet Jacques, the show is growing each year and plans for next year include the city covering the fairgrounds arena for next year's event. Granby is located between Steamboat Springs and Denver and just south of Estes Park, Colo.

CATHY CORYDON WAS THE SHOW SECRETARY

BECKY (MRS AL) DUNNING WAS THE SHOW ANNOUNCER.

YOUTH COMPETITOR HUNTER HIGHTOWER, SON OF FARON AND JODY HIGHTOWER.

LESLIE KANCILIA, SILT, COLO., RFODE JUSTA SWINGIN REEDER IN THE $10,000 AMATEUR.

 

BECKY MEYRING CAME ALL THE WAY FROM CANYON, TEXAS, TO RIDE IN THE $3000 NOVICE NON-PRO CLASS ON STLIN TUIT AND HER FATHER DAVE MEYRING CAME TO WATCH HER

THE CATTLEMEN SHOWN JUST BEFORE THEY UNLOADED A TRUCKLOAD OF CATTLE FOR THE SHOW. (FROM LEFT) LARRY PESTORICH, TREY LINKE, SCOTT HORN AND MERRIT LINKE.

TODD ADOLPH AND HIS DAUGHTER MAKAYLA. ADOLPH HAS GONE TO WORK FOR LINDA SOUDERS AND HER ROUND MOUNTAIN RANCH IN LONGMONT, COLO.

 

YOUTH RIDER JAMIE CURTIS, CODY, WYOMING.