3rd Issue				Editor: Brenda Buenafe
April, 1998


 
Rodeo Kick off Party

Come to the Rock’n U Rodeo Kick off party at the Best Western Golden Lion 
on May 2, 1998.  There will be room specials offered by the Golden Lion.  
The room price is $59.00 single or double occupancy.  So plan to have 
baby-sitter’s lined up.  This is a good time to enjoy dancing to country 
tunes.  Our DJ is Steven Primera!  Who knows he may even throw in a 
little rock’n roll.  This is a good time to exchange rodeo stories and just 
to relax and have a good time.  There will be a cover charge of $10.00 
for each person attending the kickoff party.  We will have hors dervoures 
prepared by the Best Western Golden Lion, part of the cover charge will 
pay for the food and the other portion will go toward the 1998 awards for 
Rock’n U Rodeo.  Last years awards party was a huge success. This 
kick off party will be a party you don’t want to miss!!  Don’t be left out 
in the rain without your slicker!  Be there like a duck on a june bug!  
If you couldn’t tell I have a couple of cowboy’s sitting here helping me 
create this article.  Even Mr. Big Bird, or Rock’n U Stock Contractor, 
Reggie Strout, will be able to get off the floor and attend this year.



JERRI MANN CLINIC

I was sent a flyer on a Barrel Racing and Horsemanship Clinic to be held 
May 30th and 31st from 9:00am to 6:00pm.  The clinic fee is $200.00 if 
paid prior to May 15, or $250.00 after.  To observe the cost is $100.00.  
The clinic is limited to 12-15 riders and lunch will be provided.  For 
further information please contact Charlie Willis at 376-2668 or 
376-3138.  This sounds like a good opportunity to tune up your horse 
and yourself.



NEW ARENA

Bluff Park Farm located on Fairview Loop across from Snowshoe Elem. 
School has an heated indoor arena.  There is a daily riding privilege 
(per rider) $10.00 a day.  A monthly riding privilege of $100.00 (per rider)
a month.  Arena rental (exclusive use) Prime time $60.00 per hour or 
off time at $30.00 per hour.  This is a really nice arena if you haven’t 
had a chance to go by and see it DO.  There are a lot of extra features 
such as boarding, lunging, lessons.  Give them a call at 376-6849 for 
additional information.


"Top 10 rodeo superstitions"
by Rick Overall Ottawa Sun

A saddle bronc rider always puts the right foot in the stirrup first.

Never kick a paper cup thrown down at a rodeo.

Cowgirls often wear different colored socks on each foot for luck.

Don’t compete with change in your pocket because that’s all you might win.

Never put your hat on bed---you may be seriously injured or killed.

Eating a hotdog before the competition brings good luck.

Never read your horoscope on competition day.

Never eat peanuts or popcorn in the arena.

Always shave before the competition.

Never wear yellow in the arena—it will bring bad luck.


Updated Changes in Rock'n U Rodeo
Reggie may be out work-ing some of the 
season this year. Here are a few changes that 
will occur while he is away... Arena Director is 
Dave Buenafe. Glenn Mills will be the head 
clown. Bobby "D" Smith. will be in charge of the 
arena loading and set-ting up. Bryan Larson will 
be our rodeo announcer. The books are going 
to be open Monday through Wednesday. Call 
back to find out when you are up will be on 
Thursday before 6:00 pm. Dick Moriarty is 
going to be out looking for calves for calf roping 
and ribbon roping this year. Randy Chivers is 
going to be supplying the steers at the Rock'n 
U Rodeo's. The arena director will line up the 
qualified judges at the rodeos.  Pick up men 
are Dick Moriarty and Char-lie MacDonald. The 
stock contractor wants one sec-tion of timed 
events. We are still working on ob-taining 
sponsors for Rock'n U Direct sponsor-ship and 
Rock' n U Awards sponsorship. If you know 
someone that would like to be a sponsor and 
get on the Internet! as well as many more 
features let us know!! I’m getting excited that 
this year rodeos are getting closer. The way 
our weather has been it seems like summer is 
already here. I look forward to the camping 
trips and the excitement of who is going to win! 
Its great watching everyone go out and 
participate in one of the oldest and fastest 
grow-ing sports. Tell your family and friends to 
come out and watch our shows and join in on 
the fun. If you would like to be added to our 
mailing list for the Rock'n U Rodeo news letter 
contact Brenda Buenafe at 376-3973 or email 
 buenafe@alaska.net


"EIA"

Make sure you have a current "EIA Test" 
before the Ft Richardson Rodeo.  The animals 
are required to have a current test to enter the 
military base.

For more information about EIA please refer to 
the February issue of the Alaska Horse 
Journel.


1998 Rock’n U Direct and Award Sponsors:

David & Brenda Buenafe w/Premier Mortgage

The Silva Saddle Inc.

Klondike Inv. Inc. Sharon Mantagi (flag maker)

Rhino Web Designs

Best Western Golden Lion



Wanted or For Sale

1982 Runabout Boat - with 40 HP Johnson Motor $900 OBO
376-3973 or 262-7874

WANTED:  Sponsors for Rock'n U ; Direct or Award Sponsors 376-3973

95 Plaris XCR440 $3000.  344-0107

91 Ford Ranger X Loaded!  $7400  344-0107

Reg. Morgan Mare, 15H, 13 yrs. old, bery energetic.  $3000.00 OBO.  Also
here Reg 2 yr old morgan pinto filly $2500.00 OBO.  376-1242 Ask for Susan.

APPY/ARAB 4yr old tilly mare $1800.00 experienced rider.  14-16 yr old
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