#10
Shoot Out
2014
Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping
Friday
October 31, 2014
By Melinda Clements
“You have to believe you can,” the
young roper said with a hint of wisdom in his voice. “If you can do it right
one time it means you can do it right again.
You just have to believe you can.”
Indeed, words of wisdom from Colorado heeler, Jhett Trenary.
A Junior in High School, Trenary and
partner, Jase Staudt just happened to be the high call back team in the #10
Shoot Out at the 2014 Cinch USTRC National Finals of Team Roping. Thirty teams were coming to rope in the short
go round and competition was fierce. The
win in the average would pay $117,000 plus Martin Championship Trophy Saddles, Tony
Lama Ostrich Boots, Gist Championship Buckles and Western Horseman Collector’s
Prints. It was a prize line that would
make your head swim.
It was Staudt’s and Trenary’s first
trip to the Finals.
“I wanted to make sure I got a safe
start, got out good and caught so Jhett would have a shot. I knew he would catch,” Staudt said.
The pair needed a 10.54 to win the
average and they had to trust their instincts.
They knew they could rope the steer and they knew they could win the
roping. They had that kind of confidence
in themselves and in each other.
“My dad told me to have confidence and
rope well. He said even if it goes south
just catch and do the best you can and the rest will work out,” Trenary
commented. It was good advice for anyone.
When the pair rode into the box they
were focused and on track. Nothing could
stand in their way or deter them from the mission at hand. When the clock stopped the young guns had a time
of 8.21 to win the average on four head of steers.
“These are our first USTRC
Championship saddles,” Staudt said. “We practice hard and stick to fundamentals
and basics.” Both guys are in High School and both plan to put their earnings
away for college.
“This is our first time to rope at the
Finals,” Trenary said. “I’ve learned to listen to everyone and be open to all
anyone can teach you. It’s important to
listen to everyone who is trying to help you.
Everyone sees something different and can give you a different
perspective. I think we all can learn
and get better.”
Staudt and Trenary share a wisdom that
belies their ages. They seem wise and on
track. The pair have some chemistry and
their roping is a perfect example of why they did well in the #10 Shoot
Out. Despite the hoopla, the cameras and
the crowds the pair maintained a certain level of composure that was
surprisingly shocking. They were well
mannered, easy to talk to and as focused as they had ever been in the arena.
You will hear more from these two
Colorado Team Ropers in the days to come.
They are what champions are designed to be. They will improve with
age. Like fine wine they will mellow
with age and continue to be a true illustration of what champions are made
of. Their journey has only just begun.
