Little Monkey Boss

Updated 8/19/08 

Little Monkey Boss:8yr old, sorrel, gelding, 15 hands. By Tremendous Machine out of a Pie In The Sky mare. Has won at Futurities, open rodeos and large jackpots. Monkey has run in the 1D for the last 3 years except for a hand full of times. He is the real deal. Easy to ride and nice to be around. Monkey has a style of running that will never hit a barrel. He really gets down in his turns and drives out of a barrel.  Lots of speed.  More personality than 10 horses combined. Lots of try and style. I love this horse.  It has been a joy owning him.   OWNED BY 3DRUM

2008 season results below:

8/17: Monkey Qualifies for the 1D Shootout Finals with our first go round finish of 4th. He makes a nice run to end up 10th overall. I was very excited to run against such nice horses and prove what Monkey is capable of. I don't get a chance to go to many big races so it's nice to excel when given the opportunity. With so many young horse in training I am unable to leave every weekend for days at a time. I need to stay close to home and take care of business leaving Monkey to run at the open rodeos around the house. They are always tough but the Shootout was a highlight.

8/17: 2nd go of the OKC shootout. Monkey runs the entire pattern with one rein to end up just out of a 2D check. In the ally way my right rein came unhooked. Thankfully I run with German Martingale reins so they kept the snap from whacking me in the head. Basically I was turning Monkey with rope pressure from the martingale. When I came out after my run I knew the rein was undone but did not know for how long. When I watched the video in slow motion you could see the rein dangling next to Monkey's muzzle. I couldn't understand why we didn't have as much snap as the night before but it all made sense after the run was over. He is an amazing horse and I am lucky to have him in my barn.

8/16: Monkey runs 4th in the 1D at the 2008 Summer Shootout in OKC against 866 of the best horses in the country. I am so proud of my boy.

8/9: 1st at the Choctaw, OK open rodeo. Winning it by .6 tenths. Monkey runs a scorching 16.4 with the next closest time being a 17.0 It was a smokin run. This horse is one of the GREATS!

8/8:3rd at the Choctaw, OK open rodeo.

8/2: 3rd at the Yukon rodeo with a miscalculation running to the second. But he tried as the ground was hard. Horses were slipping all over the place and one horse fell all the way down.

7/26/08 Decided to run at the Chandler, OK open rodeo tonight. Of course I drew up bottom of the ground but that didn't hinder Monkey. He ran and turned to the best of his ability winning 1st place. He is truly a dream to own.

7/21/08 Today was Monkey's third run back since being laid off for 3 months with a cut on his foot. We ended up 14th in the 1D and there were over 900 entries. I only had 23 rides on him and had hoped for more. I was very proud of his accomplishments thus far in 2008.

7/4/08: Monkey is back and action and I have started legging him up. Look for us Sat night in Guthrie for the WBR warm up race, and Sunday for the main event.

5/30 Monkey's blood count is back up and we are just waiting for his cut to completely heal. He should be 100% in about a week but I  will give him a full month to ensure he is feeling perfect. Monkey is enjoying being spoiled at my parents house right now, I don't think he wants to leave.

5/20/08 Monkey is healing well from the cut on his foot. He was pretty sore on that for a while, but now we are just making sure he has sufficient time to heal. He will be back and ready to run in a few weeks.

5/10/08 As if the abscess was not bad enough I found out Monkey had a very low white blood cell count. This comes from a horse that is fighting some sort of infection. He is on antibiotics and he will have the rest of the month off. I want to make sure he has sufficient time off to heal and get to felling better. Right now he is grazing on 60 acres being spoiled by my mom and dad.

May: After a so so weekend I unloaded Monkey to find that he has blown out an abscess. We were just out of the money in Lufkin, and just had average runs at the other 2 rodeos. So, I have decided to let Monkey sit for a few weeks to make sure his feet are feeling good. He is really liking the green pasture and all the eating. LOL.

April 17th: I placed 10th at Ardmore, OK WPRA rodeo and I think I was 4th at Mesquite. I was very happy with the way Monkey handled himself this past weekend. The ground was trashy and even though they tried to fix it we were still the test dummies the second time around. I just let my horse cruise a set for fear of getting us both hurt. At least we got our fees back. We are entered in Guymon, OK, Lufkin, TX, and Athens, TX coming up in the next few weeks. Steady checks will be okay with me.

April 12th: I was placing at both Mesquite and Ardmore when we left. There is still another performance left. We had to run twice at Ardmore due to the ground conditions. The first 10 girls to run were given the option of running again because horses were tripping and once lady's horse went all the way down. When making our second run in 30 minutes Monkey was still flustered by the ground but he tried the best he could. The third barrel cost us the barrel race. Monkey slipped and my foot came right out of the stirrup and threw me off to the outside. I was trying to get back in the middle of the saddle and it made us blow off the 3rd barrel a bit wide. I am still happy with the Monkey man as he made 2 runs in 30 minutes and tried his heart out both times. He is worth his weight in gold. 

April 5th: Monkey was 4th in the 1D today with 206 entries. It was a very nice run and I was pleased with the way my horse worked. I wish I could have kept the reins in my hands around the 3rd barrel but Monkey turned anyway. Maybe I should run without reins more often.

April 5th: Monkey was 6th in the 1D with 282 entries. We had a pretty nice run. A few bobbles was the difference between 1st and 6th but we will take it. A 15.260 was 1st and we were a 15.360. It was a tough barrel race. I just took him a little too soon at the first barrel and he was ready to turn. When I touched the reins he snapped back hard, and I had to move him out so we didn't skim the first barrel. No ones fault. Monkey was just working. This year is starting off nicely.

March 30th: Monkey ran a smokin 15.036 but my big, fat  leg caught the first barrel. I could not have asked him to work any better. He inhaled 3 barrels in perfect style.

March 29th: Monkey runs 5th in the 1D at Tulsa. We had a really nice run, but I rode like a bit of a chicken. He was running hard to the first and I asked him to turn too soon. He worked his tail off even though his rider made a mistake. It was a tough barrel race with Risky Chris Former NFR horse running right in front of us. Lots of nice horses and good barrel racing. Can't wait to run tomorrow.

March 28th: Monkey was 2nd at the Bartlesville, OK rodeo. Were off to a good start this year. It was so cold, but we toughed it out. The ally was about 200 feet long and Monkey wanted to run from the back of it. He turned a great first and second and tripped real bad on the backside of the 3rd barrel. The ground was getting deep but he handled it like the pro he is.

March 22nd: Monkey was 2nd at his first rodeo back for the year, and his second run of the year. Great rodeo with lots of girls entered. Monkey was a little on the wild side, and really wanted to run. He worked good so I was happy. He just wants to please. He is my buddy and loves to run barrels.

March 20th: Monkey was 4th in the 1D at his first barrel race in 5 months. Not  a bad run for having the winter off.

March: I have been riding Monkey since Feb. He is starting to get in shape and has lost a lot of his jiggle. His first run for 2008 will be March 22nd. He is really feeling good and we can not wait for the 2008 season to start. I will keep you posted on our plans.

As of Jan 3rd 2008 Monkey is enjoying his rest. I plan to start riding him again around Feb. but that could change depending on our rodeo schedule. I have yet to pick up a Pro Rodeo News so I can see what's going on. It seems like Monkey gains 10 pounds a day. His belly could pop at any time. With plenty of grass and a huge round bale in front of him he never stops eating. Keep checking back for news and updates on Monkey and our "RODEO TIMES UPDATES."

Below Line are runs from 2007

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I decided to run Monkey at a benefit rodeo in Sand Spring. It was a beautiful arena but the ground was deep if you were at the bottom of the drag. As luck would have it I was last out and they ran 10 girls. It was like running through quick sand. Monkey made the best of it and worked his butt off. He did sink a little at the third and trip but still ended up winning by .4 tenths of a second. He is a super horse to say the least. We won a very nice buckle and I could not be happier with my horse.

11/3/07 Winning the Sand Spring rodeo by .4 tenths.

10/18/07 4th at the Mustang jackpot.

We just keep adding to his resume:::::::::::::::

McKenzie Weirtzema and Little Monkey Boss are WPRA Reserve Youth World Champions!

Just back from Alvarado where Monkey and his young rider McKenzie put on a great show. Mckenzie's mother Tonya called me about a month ago asking if they could use Monkey for the WPRA Youth finals in Alvarado. Finally I agreed and we decided that Mckenzie and Tonya should fly in at least a day early so McKenzie and Monkey could make a practice run. As chance would have it the Oklahoma rain set it and luckily we found a jackpot to hit. Making a great first run they were 3rd in the 1D with a 16.3 winning and McKenzie running a 16.4. They took a wide pocket into the first but made the best of it. The WPRA open and Youth finals were run on a regulation, standard pattern. Although there were not many Youth competitors they did prove to be able to hold there own with the big girls. McKenzie and Monkey ran a 17.12 in the first go round to win second. Only 6 competitors ran faster times that this pair and that includes the pro girls. They made a really nice run even though poor Mckenzie lost a stirrup. In the second go round they ran a 17.26 placing 2nd and ending up 2nd in the average. Mckenzie did an awesome job jumping on Monkey and showing him to his potential.

Oct 23rd Practice jackpot run McKenzie Monkey 3rd place 1D

Oct 25th 1st go WPRA Youth World in Alvarado McKenzie Monkey  2nd place

Oct 26th 2nd go WPRA Youth World in Alvarado McKenzie Monkey  2nd place

Well we have just arrived back from our 10 days on the road. Monkey is handling everything like a champ. Getting a check at our very first pro rodeo was beyond exciting. Outrunning the best of the best including several girls in the top 15 and several former NFR qualifiers. We started out by placing 10th at the Rosenberg, TX pro rodeo,  then moved on to Pasadena where we placed 11th. At Waco we ran just out of the money in the first go and caught a barrel in the second go. If we would have made a clean run I would have made the short go in 8th place.

Waco: At this rodeo they take the top 12 girls back for a short go. I would have been 8th had I not hit a barrel. Oh, well there is always another rodeo.

Waco 2nd go: We placed around 15th didn't count because we packed up to leave.

Waco Pro-rodeo: 1st go 15th Got a little by the first barrel.

Pasadena Pro-rodeo: 11th

Rosenberg Pro-rodeo: 10 place.

We certainly can't complain about our week but it could have been better. We started off by barely catching a barrel to win second at the Sulfer open rodeo. It was Monkey first run back since his break. Some pretty tough horses showed up but Monkey held his own. We then headed off to the Jud Little Barrel Bash in Ardmore. Friday night I had an average run and ended up winning the 2D, which was okay with me. I rode like a chicken. Saturday I decided to send my horses from the back of the ally (which I never do) and let him roll. I was going for first place and nothing else. Monkey rolled into the first and turned it in a blink, he ran to the second with his tremendous speed and just as he set to turn he over reached, trip and about fell on his head, putting us by the barrel. He got up regrouped and flew to the 3rd inhaling it in what seemed like no time at all. We ended up running a 15.4 and a 15.1 won the race. I was devastated when I left the arena, but I guess it comes with the territory. We are getting ready for our Pro-Rodeo road trip and debut next week. Wish us luck.

9/29Barrel Bash: Monk Ardmore All I can say is "Shoot." He was making a run and over-reached. Still running less than .3 tenths off with over 400 of the toughest entries anywhere. What a horse, he is truly amazing. A 15.1 won the race and we ran a 15.4!!!

9/28 Barrel Bash: Not our best run but Monkey wins the 2D against 400+ entries.

9/23 Sulfer: Monkey ran the 2nd fastest time but we caught a barrel. Not bad for having a month off.

Monkey has been running solid all year. Out running the top ranked horses in the country along with former World Champions of the WRPA.  We are getting ready to enter Waco, Rosenburg, and Pasadena pro rodeos.

We have made it home and Monkey has had about 3 weeks of rest. Getting ready for the Barrel bash in Ardmore, and lining out the pro-rodeos we plan to hit. Monkey is looking and feeling good. Just a little legging up and maybe a warm up jackpot before we hit Ardmore. Monkey seems to be getting stronger and better with every run.

We are getting ready to pack up and head home. We hit the last rodeo Monday night and I guess you could say we went out with a bang. Monkey has won the last 4 rodeos we have been to. We ended up winning Pond Hill and Chatham. The Painted Pony rodeo company gave away beautiful leather jackets to all the winners. What a nice incentive that was. We came to season Monkey to the performances and we did just that. He has seen it all. We have been to big, small, smaller, hard, deep, tracks, and fairs all in the last month. Monkey has shown to be the true winner I knew he was. Never failing to give me 110% at every rodeo no matter the conditions. Last night at Chatham we ran with some sort of ride sitting off the second barrel and the Farris Wheel sitting at a distance to the 3rd barrel, along with the ground being dirt at the first and third and stone dust at the second. I was more than proud when he ran in there and inhaled 3 barrels in perfect style. I think we are ready to hit the road and feel very confident in my horse. Everyone that meets Monkey falls in love with him. About 5 minutes before our run at Pond Hill there was a crowd of people gathered around to pet Monkey since he is so quiet. He just stood there and let all the little kids pet him. He just adores the attention. I have people come up to me all the time asking if that's the little sorrel horse that flys across the pen at all the rodeos. Monkey certainly doesn't hold anything back when he runs. I tell people: "He runs like his tail is on fire!!!!" Monkey will have about 2 weeks off and just rest in a large, grass filled pasture.

NEW 9/3 07 Monkey Chatham  Winning 1st. IPRA Chatham Fair rodeo.

NEW 9/1/07 Monkey PH  Winning 1st. IPRA Castleton rode

We have 2 more rodeos to hit and then we head home. We have started the week off on a good note. Monkey won the rodeo at Painted Pony making a smokin run and running the fastest time of the entire year. Not bad considering it was probably the smallest pen he has ever run in. I think we are both ready for a rest. Monkey will get some rest when we get home. I'm sure he can't wait to hit the pasture filled with grass. Our next run will be the Barrel Bash in Ardmore. After that we will play it by ear. I think 2008 will be the year we hit the road pretty hard. I would love to run at some of the bigger pro-rodeos and just have fun.

NEW 8/29: 1st at the Painted Pony IPRA rodeo.

Another easy week for Monkey. We went to two rodeos and were getting ready to head home. I'm sure he is looking forward to some much needed rest.  He is still running strong and we're taking home checks. Pond Hill was pretty muddy and Monkey is still getting used to the mud puddles. Don't think he cared for the one at the 3rd barrel. I can't complain, he gives 110% every run.

NEW 8/26 Double M  Winning the rodeo by 1/2 second.

NEW8/25 2nd at the Pond Hill IPRA rodeo.

This week we took a break and decided to only run Saturday at the race for a cause and at the rodeo which would be held later that night. It proved to be both a good and devastating day. At no fault of my horse we won the run for a cause held during the day and with a slight trip caught the second barrel during the rodeo. We coasted out of the pen to run .3 tenths faster than any other competitor. Talk about consistency we ran the exact same time during the day as we did at the rodeo.  Monkey is seasoning out well and I could not be more proud of his actions this month. Check out his videos below.

Monkey 8/18 run for a cause Monkey 8/18

8/18 Pond Hill IPRA rodeo Monkey 8/18

UPDATE: The month of August has been a good one for myself and Monkey. He has taken his rodeo career to the next level. We have been running on some trashy ground in the performance of the rodeos and Monkey is taking is great. What a horse!!!!!!!

NEW 8/3 Double M  Winning the rodeo by .4 tenths.

NEW8/5 Attica 5th place with some bobbles but he handled his first perf on rock hard ground perfectly.

NEW8/6 Warrensburg 1st place winning by .4 tenths.

NEW8/7 Whitneyville  3rd place. It rained during slack and I was the only ones during slack to place. The ground was pure, thick, clay.

NEW8/10 Double M 1st place taking another win.

NEW8/11 Pond Hill 1st place winning by .3 tenths and I goofed up at the 3rd.

7/26 Monkey 7 26 3rd in the 1D

7/22 Guthrie Monkey

7/22/07 Monkey runs 3rd in the 2D at the WBR with major pilot error. I am still proud of my boy.

 7/19/07 Monkey runs 3rd in the 1D at the Guthrie Livestock Ministries race.

 7/17/07 Monkey Norman Winning the barrel race by 2 tenths, with another 3Drum horse running 2nd place.

7/7/07 Monkey Chickasha Winning the rodeo against 40 of the toughest horses in Oklahoma. Former world champion of the WPRA ran 4th.

 6/23 Monkey Speedhorse 15th in the 1D against the best of the best at the Speedhorse Sweepstakes race.

 6/16 Monkey Noble Caught a barrel to win the rodeo. (the 3rd barrel we have hit in almost 3yrs) Former World Champs and top 15 girls entered.  Run Monkey Run.

 6/5 Monkey 6/5 2nd in the 1D and the ground was hard as a rock. Slipped twice at the second barrel and kept running.

4/29/07 Monkey Norman 3rd at the Norman rodeo. One tough rodeo!!!!!

 Below line are runs from 2006

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 9/3 Monkey was 3rd in the 1D @  Las Vegas Powerhorse series!!

 8/30 Monkey 8 30   Would have been 1st in the 1D but caught a barrel.

8/25   1st at the Minco open rodeo!!!

7/26 Monkey 7 26 3rd in the 1D

7/19 Monkey 7/19 2nd in the 1D

7/13 monkey barrels 4th in the 1D

6/21 3rd in the 1D with 64 entries. This horse is a machine.

6/2 Monkey  Would have been 4th at the Anadarko rodeo with 48 entries. ( I hit the 2nd barrel with my foot)

5/24 Monkey Barrels 1st in the 1D.

5/3  Monkey was 1st in the 1D.

Monkey 4/4 Running Barrels 1st in the 1D

Monkey 3/24 Running Barrels  3rd in the 1D!!

Monkey slow motion Monkey running  Watch the video in slow motion. He is awesome.

Monkey 3/10 Running Barrels Just out of the 1D money. His first run in 5 months!!

Monkey 9/7 Running Barrels Winning 1st in the 1D

Monkey 8-23 Running Barrels Just out of the 1D money

A few of his Accomplishments:

Placed 3rd at open rodeo

Placed 3rd at Anadarko with 100+ entries

Placed in the pro division of the Sunrise Futurity.

1st 1D at Pawhuska running just off the arena record.

1st 1D at New Castle, OK

4th 1D at Norman, OK

5th 1D at Tecumseh, OK