Clay Tryan and Patrick Smith Win The GSTRC

San Antonio, TX (March 10, 2012) — The finals for the 30th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic were held today at the Rose Palace in San Antonio. Thirty-two year olds Patrick Smith (Heeler) from Lipan, TX and Clay Tryan (Header) from Billings, Montana are the new Grand Champions. Clay Tryan follows in his big brother’s footsteps who had won the Championship in 2008.

“I just won the biggest team roping there is!” said Clay Tryan, who had his wife and children on hand for awards photos. “It is unbelievable.”

“The way the competition is here today, I am so very grateful for the win,” said Smith, who also had his young family in tow, “May God be the Glory!”

With today’s winnings, they ride away with custom painted GSTRC Championship Chevy Silverado Duallies from Cavendar Chevrolet (Boerne, TX), Strait X-treme horse trailers from Bruton Trailers, Twister saddles from Tractor Supply, Resitol roping bags, jackets from Wrangler and Justin and half of the $203,800 cash payoff.
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Clay Tryan uses Smarty

Clay Tryan, the most consistent winner in the game, uses and endorses Smarty for its realistic feel, versatile pattern and ability to help people learn to rope more effectively. Tryan, 32, knows a thing or two about what it takes to win today. The 2005 champion of the world has roped at 10 NFRs. He’s shattered arena records, won the 10-head average and won the world, also finishing runner-up no less than three times. Why not take it from him?

Allen Bach and Bobby Hurley win 5 rounds in a row.

In 1993, after going out of the average, Bobby Hurley and Allen Bach win five rounds in a row(6th-10th) to make Bobby the World Champ at the NFR in Las Vegas. Amazingly, for Bobby to win the World Championship they had to win round 10. In those days they only crowned one champion if the team had different amounts of money won. Watch them set a team roping record.

Red Master Harrow

Floyd Fain, the owner of Red Master Harrow, recently brought over one of his newest arena groomers, and we have all been thoroughly impressed. Ground conditions in any arena will change for the worse over time but Floyd has developed a tool for any type or ground. We have struggled with many issues because of how much we rope. It was amazing to see how fast the Red Master Harrow corrected the problem spots. I am in hundreds of arenas every year competing and doing schools and many times the ground is a big issue because people don’t have the right equipment or know how to use it. Fain knows footing conditions better than any one around and has spent years testing different products. If you don’t have an arena groomer give Floyd a call at 806-355-5877 and he will surely set you up with the right product for you. You can also visit redmasterharrow.com

Heeling Practice with Smart Pipes

The Pipes are now available to the public. They’re more durable than wood, with realistic legs that are color-coded by target and can be adjusted to different heights. Plus, the Pipes weigh just 40 pounds and can go in the back of the truck with you.

The best thing about The Pipes is that the height allows you to swing over its “back” like you would a real steer. If it’s good enough for Allen Bach, you might give it a try.