Boyce also competed in the Intermediate Open Finals on JRS Highbrow Jerry, by Smart Little Jerry and out of HH Highbrow Sugar, for Carl Lambert. After the second event this duo were leading the finals composite, having marked a 218 in the herd work and a 215.5 in the reining. But a bad cow on the fence that actually knocked down JRS Highbrow Jerry caused a low score in the fence work. Miraculously, and much to the crowds amazement, JRS Highbrow Jerry regained his feet and went after the cow with a vengeance.  The pair finished third, earning $12,420.