B&W Series Top 10

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In round one Harr wasted no time getting started on closing the gap. He won the round when he topped Troy Meech’s bull #437 for 85.5 points. Ryan Schumacher was second with an 84 point ride on Meech’s bull #67. Third went to Danny Schlobohm. He was 83 points on Meech’s bull #64. Rounding out the pack was Dustin Hall. He rode Palmer and Mayberry bull #205 for 82.5 points.

Round two saw multi time qualifier Seth Reynolds strike with an 88.5 aboard Cory Check’s bull #10. Danny Schlobohm struck again with an 87 point effort on Walkowe Bucking Bulls bull #642 for second place. Arkansas cowboy Tyler Harr was staying on track when he rode Cory Check’s bull #76 to split third and forth with 2009 Federation Cup Champion, Willy Ropp. Ropp rode Check’s bull #62.

Seventeen year old Mason Lowe got everyone’s attention by topping Lightning C’s bull #691. The effort earned him 89 points and the number one spot in round three. Last year’s Reserve Champion, Jimmy Tubbs, split second and third with Rookie of the Year, Dustin Rains. Tubbs rode Meech bull #437 and Rains topped Lightning C’s bull #714 for 87.5 points. Willy Ropp grabbed fourth with an 87 on Meech’s bull #67.

Harr continued his climb in round four by topping Bucking Bull of the Year #154 Animal from Jackson Bull Co. for 91 points. Adam Proctor placed for the first time when he rode Double S Bull Co. bull #2 for 89.5 points and a second place finish in the round. Missouri’s Brent Menz was third with an 88.5 point ride on Double S bull #47. Fourth place went to Ryan Schumacher. He earned 87.5 points on Double S bull #138.

In round five Mason Lowe rose to the occasion and claimed first with his 84.5 pt effort on Double S bull #008. Lowe split the round with Iowa’s Travis Van Laar, who rode Gold Medal Cattle Co.’s bull #262. Former Federation Cup Champion, Henry Yoder, grabbed third place when he topped Lightning C bull #88. Fourth in the round went to Kody Monroe. He rode Lightning C’s bull #1216.

Round six went to Brent Menz when he rode Scott Burruss bull #412 for 90 points. Second was Danny Schlobohm with 88.5 points on Lightning C’s bull #432. Veteran Craig Sasse placed third on Double S bull #623. He was 87.5 points. Willy Ropp was fourth and clinched the Finals average with his 86 point ride on Lightning C’s bull #97.

Saturday night’s performance saw a new format with NFPB stock contractor bull team competition. NFPB stock contractors were eligible to enter a four bull team and compete for the Finals Bull Team Championship. Scott Burruss won the team competition and Shad Smith was second.

Tyler Harr caught and passed the number one and two men to claim the Federation Cup title. He placed in three rounds and second in the average to claim his first National Championship.

Willy Ropp rode five out of six bulls to win the average and Finals Championship.

Chris Pyle was in top form as always as he showed why he was voted Announcer of the Year.

Mississippi’s Dusty Myers was voted Barrel Man of the Year. He kept everyone entertained with his comic style that he has become so well known for.

Lucas Littles, Jeremy Muntz and Cory Griebel were a perfect combination together showing why they were selected as the Finals Bullfighters.

Thank you to the city of St. Joseph, sponsors and Finals committee for thirteen years in St. Joseph.

The following awards were presented at Sunday’s award banquet at Terrible’s Casino along with 4 individual Keys to the City of St. Joseph. This prestigious gesture hasn’t been giving out since a Kansas City Chief football player. Keys were presented by the Mayor to the Federation Cup Champion, Finals Average Champion, Rookie of the Year and Bull of the Year.

*Miss NFPB 2011 - Jacy VanDyke

*Rueben Detweiller Iron Man Award - Adam Proctor

*Chip Hume Memorial Award High Point Bull Ride - Federation Finals 2011 - Tyler Harr 91 points

*2010 New Event of the Year – Bassett, NE, Double S Bull Co.

*2010 Event of the Year – Palestine, IL, Jackson-Walkowe Productions

*2010 Producer of the Year - Jackson-Walkowe Productions

*2010 Stock Contractor of the Year - Lightning C Cattle Co.

*2010 Bucking Bull of the Year - #154 Animal – Jackson Bull Co.

*Vickie Long Memorial Award 2011 Bucking Bull of the Federation Finals -
#691 Meat Hook – Lightning C Cattle Co.

*Finals Announcer - Chris Pyle

*Finals Barrel Man - Dusty Myers

*Finals Judges - Jarrod Berg, Jerry Downs and Ronnie Jackson

*Finals Bullfighters - Jeremy Muntz, Lucas Littles and Cory Griebel

*B&W Series Champion - Bronson Butcher

*2010 Rookie of the Year - Dustin Rains

*2011 Federation Finals Average Champion - Willy Ropp

*2010 4th Place Year End - Danny Schlobohm

*2010 3rd Place Year End - Craig Sasse

*2010 Reserve Champion - Henry Yoder

*2010 Federation Cup Champion - Tyler Harr

Thank you to everyone for another great season and finals!

Justin Carlton represented the NFPB in Boston, Massachusetts at the World Cup Bull Riding in May. Many countries competed such as USA, Guatemala, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Canada and Australia. Carlton finished 7^th overall. Congrats to Justin and thank you for representing the NFPB so well once again.

Check out the Charleston, IL 2009 Slideshow from August 1.

Rule change:  If drawing back to short go, bull riders drawn back can only be NFPB members.

Be sure to take a look at the 2009 Fishing Tournament Results with pictures. It was a great time as always. Thanks to everyone that made it out this year and those that couldn't we hope to see you at the 2010 tournament. Start planning for next year. 

Attention members: It is time to renew your membership. Cards expire April 30. Membership Application

Attention Producers/Contractors: Effective April 1, 2009 there will no longer be any co-sanctioning. Only exception are those grandfathered in due to previous co-sanctioning.  

Be sure to check the schedule often for added events.

Don’t forget the Federation Finals is $20,000 added thanks to B&W Trailer Hitches.