ProRodeo Sports News, June 29, 2018

The Yates family has a tradition of winning the Reno Rodeo. Trey’s dad, J.D., qualified for the Wrangler NFR 21 times (1975-93, 1996 and 2002), and won the team roping at Reno in 2003 while partnered with Trey’s cousin Jay Wadhams. J.D. also won the Reno all-around in 1984. Four years before that, Trey’s grandpa, Dick Yates, had the fastest time at the 1980 Reno Rodeo in 7.0 seconds while roping with J.D. “Man, it’s amazing, these spurs are very prestigious, and I got a good spot at my house for them next to my dad’s,” Yates said. Yates doesn’t let his dad’s career have too big of an influence on what he does. “I rope to win, period,” Yates said. “I live up to what I can do on my own.” Before winning Reno, Tsinigine was 46th in the 2018 PRCA | RAM World Standings for team roping headers with $13,412, while Yates was 14th for team roping heelers with $25,508. Winning Reno launched Tsinigine to 16th with $24,465. Yates moved to seventh with $36,560. “We need it to rodeo the Fourth of July, it’s probably already spent,” Tsinigine laughed. Getting into the Top 15 in time for Cowboy Christmas is a big deal for the ropers. “For me, that’s the hard part,” Tsinigine said. “Once you get into the Top 15, it’s a confidence boost to take it to the next level.” Yates agreed with his roping partner. “Like Aaron said, it’s a good confidence boost for the next months of rodeo,” Yates said. “It’s a big win.” After Reno, Tsinigine and Yates practiced for a few days before hitting the road for the Greeley (Colo.) Stampede, the first stop on their Cowboy Christmas run. From there, they have about 10 rodeos scheduled through July 7. “We can’t do this without the fans,” Tsinigine said. “They are a big part of rodeo, and the more of them there are, the bigger the rodeos are. There couldn’t be an Aaron or Trey without them.” Yates shared his partner’s sentiment. “We couldn’t do what we love without them,” Yates said, thanking the fans for watching and helping generate the added prize money.

Aaron Tsinigine, right, and Trey Yates recently partnered up and started their summer run by winning the Reno (Nev.) Rodeo. Kirt Steinke photo

three head. “We drew good from the beginning, and after that we just had to catch,” Tsinigine said. It was a combination of luck and skill for the ropers. “Aaron makes it easy for me getting out of the barrier,” Yates said. Tsinigine was competing on his 9-year-old American Quarter Horse, Yeller. “My horse is good for a long- score barrier,” Tsinigine said. “He just ran like I wanted to.” Yates was on his 10-year-old bay gelding, Dude. “He’s fast and gets around steers to make my job easy,” Yates said. They each went home with $10,432, but more importantly, they both won a pair of silver spurs. “It’s like every rodeo has a

trademark, and every team roper talks about getting the spurs in Reno,” Tsinigine said.

Complete results on Page 66

SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Cody DeMoss ........... 252 pts. on three 2. Zeke Thurston ............................... 249 3. Allen Boore .................................... 248 4. Jade Blackwell ............................... 247

TIE-DOWN ROPING 1. Tyson Durfey .......... 25.5 sec. on three 2. (tie) Ryle Smith ............................ 26.9 Tyler Milligan ................................ 26.9 4. Ryan Jarrett .................................. 27.1

BARREL RACING 1. Nellie Miller .......... 51.74 sec. on three 2. Tanya Jones ................................ 51.98 3. Kylie Weast ................................. 52.10 4. Tammy Fischer ........................... 52.11

BULL RIDING 1. Jeff Askey ................... 175 pts. on two 2. Sage Kimzey .................................. 174 3. Dylan Hice Vick .............................. 169 4. Chris Roundy .............................. 164.5

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