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4 The Wrangler, Horse and Rodeo News • March 20 - April 4, 2018 WICKENBURG, Ariz. –The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio took place on March 9, in Wickenburg, Ariz., in conjunction with the National Team Roping (NTR) National Finals IV. The fourth annual sale drew spectators and buyers from all over the U.S. and Canada. With 56 consignments averaging $15,541, it continues to be the premier team roping horse sale of the Team Roping Capital of the World. As renowned auctioneer Steve Friskup, Muleshoe, Texas, dropped the gavel on Lot #27 the AQHA bay gelding registered, Im Brad To The Bone, became the single highest-selling rope horse of his longtime career. The 2013 model sired by Roo Star out of Probably Not Ashiner was purchased by Dale Little Soldier of Mandan, N.D., for a whopping $79,000. A finished head horse, he was consigned to the sale by Melissa Miller, Belton, Texas, and ridden by La Cygne, Kan., horseman Brad Lund. Lot #8, Lil Smart Cowboy, was the second-highest seller at $32,000. Consigned by Jeff, Kristie and Jace Thorstenson, Surprise, Ariz., the 2006 Palomino gelding was purchased by Shane Johnson, New Town, N.D. Hauled in the heading and started on the heel side he is by Cowboy Smart by the NRCHA Million Dollar Sire Smart Chic Olena and AQHA Gelding Tops The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio Selling for $79,000 our location hosts a multitude of equine events, gives visitors and snowbirds a place to spend the winter and serves as a trailhead for horseback rides through the scenic miles of the Hassayampa River bed. Complete with two outdoor arenas Rancho Rio will see more than 25,000 team roping teams annually. In the month of December alone, there are more than 60 ropings scheduled. Rancho Rio is home to the National Team Roping Tour (NTR). You will find opportunities for team roping practice, roping clinics as well as weekly barrel racing events throughout the winter months. Rancho Rio also hosts a number of events benefiting the Wickenburg community. For more information, visit RanchoRioAZ.com. For more information on the National Team Roping Tour or to become a member visit nationalteamroping. com. Sale Results: Total Consignments - 56 Horses Sold - 43 Sale Average - $15,541 Top Selling Horse - $79,000 Top 10 Average - $29,250 Top 20 Average - $22,500 Lot #8, LiL Smart Cowboy, was the second-highest seller at $32,000 Lot #47, StarLightS greateSt sold for $31,000 out of Lil Chex Tucker. Johnson also purchased Lot #47, Starlights Greatest for $31,000, to round out the top three high selling horses. A 2008 Palomino gelding "Mickey" was shown as a reiner his 4-year- old year and was consigned to the sale by J Arrow Livestock, Jerry and Megan Cobb, Weiser, Idaho. Friskup was joined on the auction block by equine pedigree expert John E. Johnson, Piedmont, S.D., and long-time team roping announcer Ferron Lucero, Stephenville, Texas. The fifth annual The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio will take place March 2019 during the NTR National Finals V. About Rancho Rio: Sitting on 55 acres just minutes from downtown Wickenburg, Rancho Rio is one of Arizona's premier multi-use facilities. Each year