Challenges, nothing new for the Camarillos

"I want to come learn to rope, and I need to be able to do it horseback by the end of the week!" This is how a new student call started, and if you were present in Oakdale the week of September 14th you would have witnessed that what seems impossible, can be done...... with the right instruction. A young lady that would certainly be classified as a novice, just learning how to handle a rope, was by the end of the week, able to rope moderate steers horseback. It can be a challenge to teach students, certainly in a hurry, but it can be done. Both Jerold and Leo Camarillo are available for roping lessons whether it be for a tune up, or if you are greener than grass. This year both have spread out between California and Arizona to serve more ropers and conduct training schools. Call to schedule your next lesson.

14 year old student debuts in Northern California

Jerold Camarillo has been training adults and young adults for nearly as long as anyone can remember. One of his students, a 14 year old young cowboy, recently debuted at a Northern California Junior Rodeo Association (NCJRA) rodeo in LaGrange, Ca. This cowboy entered his first ever tie-down roping event and placed 5th! "I owe my success to good fundementals" says Colton Farquer. "I've qualified for the NCJRA Finals Rodeo two years in a row in breakaway, but this year, due to age I had to move up to Tie Down Roping" he said. "I worked with Jerold Camarillo over the winter and entered my first rodeo as a tie-down roper with confidence" Colton added. His fundementals, horsemanship and performance earned him a 5th place against 18 year olds in the first rodeo of the 2009 NCJRA season in California. "I would not be where I am as a 14 year old, holding my own against seniors in high school, if not for the instruction of Jerold Camarillo." he added. "There simply is no subsitute for learning from an NFR, Senior Pro, and Cowboy Hall of Fame instructor" Colton says. During the weekend rodeo he went on to catch 5 of 5 steers as a header in steer stopping, team roping and ribbon roping. "Last year I hoped to catch a few steers, but now I am planning on placing in the money. That is what lessons with Jerold Camarillo can do for your skill level and your confidence!" he says. Colton Farquer is an honor student at Oakdale Junior High School and 4 time NCJRA Finals Rodeo Qualifier. "I learn more in Jerold's arena (Camp Jerold) than I can from any DVD or pratice dummy" "You learn by roping with the best, and Jerold makes me better each time" he adds.

To learn more about roping instruction from Jerold or Leo Camarillo visit www. camrilloteamroping.com.