Barrel Horse News July 2019

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Contents JULY 2019

VOLUME 24, NUMBER 7

F E AT U R E S

28 Stock Your First Aid Kit

CHAMPIONS’ CORNER

18 Charmayne James’ Tips 22 World Champion Reflections

Be prepared for everyday equine emergencies with a fully stocked first aid kit. By Abigail Boatwright

32 Market Watch: New Highs

I N E V E RY I S S U E

4 Arena Record 9 Arena Dirt 16 Behind the Barrier 24 Outside the Arena 113 Youth Forum 116 Barrel Racing Across the U.S. 117 Futurity Roundup 118 Barrel Racing Results 122 Event Calendar and Clinics

Record highest-sellers and a rise in median prices highlighted sales of 2018, but will the trend continue in 2019?

By Tanya Randall

38 Why is Riding Not Enough?

A barrel racer’s beginning guide to fitness.

By Carley Greenawalt PT, DPT, MTC, FAAOMPT

42 Foal Photo Contest

The 2019 collection of reader-submitted foal photos.

Compiled by Bonnie Wheatley

KENNETH SPRINGER

58 SPECIAL YOUTH SECTION

50 Vegas Bound

BHN presents a guide to the Junior World Finals with everything you need to know before you go.

By Abigail Boatwright

58 Winning Ways

Champions with strong family ties share advice for young riders and parents to find success during and after youth rodeo.

By Blanche Schaefer

EVENT SPOTLIGHTS

NBHA NEWS

On the Cover: Alona James and Mystery In The Winds win Old Fort Days Futurity.

Photo by Buddy Berry

104 State News 108 Member Profile 125 State Shows, Directory

64 Better Barrel Races World Finals ld Fort Days Futurity and 72 O Derby herry Cervi Youth 84 S Championships 90 J osey Jr. World and Reunion 98 1 0th Annual SEA Youth Championships

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I watched a video posted by a friend of a friend on Facebook the other day that scanned what felt like mile upon mile of rodeo rigs parked at what I believe was the Texas State Junior High School Rodeo Finals. It looked gigantic. I know based upon the involvement of my kids in the rodeo and horse show worlds that it takes the efforts of countless people behind the scenes to orchestrate successful youth events, as well as to coach, feed, encourage, care for horses, pack rigs—the to-do list is virtually endless. But the reward is so worth the sacrifice. Families attending these events are all in, and rightfully so. It’s a huge investment, but on the flip side, you know where your kid’s at, who they’re with, and what they’re doing. Hopefully they’re developing into solid competitors who display grit and integrity.

To those working hard to produce youth events or coach a youth rider at any level, you’re making a difference for the future of our sport and the character of our kids. Thank you.

By now you may have gathered that this issue of Barrel Horse News contains the Special Youth Section. We’ve got a wide range of youth-centric topics I hope you’ll enjoy and share. From coverage of the iconic Josey Jr. World

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Get Ready To Win Learn How To Get The Best Performance Out Of Your Horse // Shelby Martin

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o matter what level of Barrel Racer you are, running out of the arena knowing that you’ve just laid down one of the best runs of your life is an unparalleled felling.

“That is what happened to me” said one champion barrel racer. “A wise competitor is willing to listen to advice. Whether or not you take it is another matter, but keeping an openmind will help you progress both in riding and in life.”

“I had a nice mare that wasn’t firing hard enough, so I decided to take some advice and try something new. Three weeks later, she calmly walked up to compete and as she came down the alley and went around the first barrel, she had a stride you would not believe.

She just reached out like she never did before.

When you ask her to go, you’d better hold on,” said the barrel racer.

“At first, we were a bit nervous about the new calmness of our horse. But then we realized she was feeling better and conserving energy in a calm state. When I asked her to enter the alleyway, she woke up. She ran phenomenally well and recovered better than ever, with no signs of being body sore.”

So what was the advice? To listen to my horse’s health. Just like in people, a horse’s muscles require oxygen for fuel. Red blood cells are the body’s oxygen-carrying cells. A higher red blood cell count = more oxygen = more muscle energy. Elevated muscle energy helps the horse perform harder, faster and longer during endurance events. All horses naturally produce EPO in their kidneys to stimulate production of new red blood cells from bone marrow. In short, EPO is a natural “blood builder”.

“So we started feeding our mare EQ-Royal, a natural blood builder.” The ingredients in EQ-Royal® works as a natural EPO stimulator.

Pharmacologists at Biomedical Research Laboratories (BRL) discovered a proprietary, horse-friendly strain of echinacea angustifolia with significant its blood-building capabilities.

The research on EQ-Royal formula is compelling. Veterinarians at the Equine Research Centre in Ontario, Canada ran a double-blind trial investigating the blood building properties of the active ingredient in EQ-Royal in healthy horses. For 42 days, one group of horses was supplemented with the active ingredient in EQ-Royal and another group of horses was given a placebo.

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The supplement delivered significant blood building results, increasing red blood cell count and hemoglobin levels. Researchers also observed improved blood quality and increased oxygen transport in the supplemented horses.

Improved blood levels leads to elevated exercise physiology and performance.

With this special echinacea strain at the helm, the uniquely potent, patent-pending formula in EQ-Royal® contains a dozen different herbs, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients combined to accelerate red blood cell production… for remarkable strength, stamina and control during training and competition.

EQ-Royal is not a stimulant. Instead it serves to fortify the horse’s natural strength and support a healthier immune system. Simply put, the horse feels better all over, fired up for peak-level performance.

Trainers find it easy to add just 1 scoop (3.2 grams) of EQ-Royal® to the horse’s daily feeding routine in the barn or on the road.

Within a few weeks of daily use, you can expect to see increased red blood cell levels with no undesirable side effects. An increase in red blood cell levels can improve muscle performance, supercharge endurance, and enhance recovery after hard exercise. Nothing else is scientifically proven to deliver these

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One barrel horse racer who refused to give us her name, said, “I don’t want my competition to know about this.” She found EQ-Royal to be so effective that she’s dead set against disclosing who she is, or who her horse is. She said, “My horse had the best run ever. He was so relaxed and calm, his performance was outstanding and he gave me the best run of his life. I am now using it for all my horses. They have never looked or performed better.”

That’s why riders are trying EQ-Royal®.

They’re finding that it’s very affordable at the low price of just $59.95 per jar, especially considering the results they’re seeing. A BRL spokesperson confirmed a special trial offer to make it even more affordable. You can buy 3 jars for $149.95 and get FREE SHIPPING. That’s a savings of over $45. Or if you want to save even more buy a 12-jar case for only $539.55 with FREE SHIPPING, which is a savings of $180. The 12-jar case special is ideal if you have multiple horses or you’re ready to commit to a larger trial. EQRoyal® can be ordered at www.EQROYAL.com or by calling 1-800-382-3410, and comes with a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee for a 90-day trial.

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✽ compiled by Blanche Schaefer

Harris, Pozzi Tonozzi Finish Strong at WCRA $500,000 Semifinals Amanda Harris and Frenchman Fire Fly (2010 gelding, Frosty Frenchman x Princess Bar Dash x Hot Dasher) ran the fastest time of the WCRA Semifinals final pools, a 16.136 to win Pool B for $7,000.

WCRA $500,000 Semifinals Barrel Racing Results

Final Pool B: Amanda Harris, 16.136, $7,000 Michelle Darling, 16.156, $5,250 Chani Graves, 16.359, $3,500 Jennifer Driver, 16.427, $1,750 Lisa Lockhart, 16.462 Ari-Anna Flynn, 16.470 Ivy Hurst, 16.495 Brittany Fellows, 17.189

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May 15–18 Lazy E Arena Guthrie, Oklahoma

Final Pool A: Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 16.227, $7,000 Sabra O’Quinn, 16.330, $5,250 Ivy Conrado, 16.359, $3,500 Ashlyn Goven, 16.469, $1,750 Cindy Woods, 16.629 Sarah Christensen, 16.701 Sara Cheeney, 16.704 Cheyenne Wimberley, 21.526

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WHEN THE WORLD CHAMPIONS RODEO ALLIANCE $500,000 SEMIFINALS FROM MAY 15–18 CONCLUDED IN GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA, barrel racers Amanda Harris and Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi topped each pool of the final performance, leading the pack of the top eight barrel racers from the event who earned a qualification into the WCRA Titletown Stampede in Green Bay on June 1.

Athletes advanced through several grueling progressive rounds, with the top 16 from the progressive rounds competing in two pools of eight in the final go-round to determine who would move on to the WCRA $1 Million Titletown Stampede in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ivy Conrado also earned a $7,000 bonus paycheck for running the fastest time of the progressive rounds, a 16.176 aboard KN Fabs Gift Of Fame (Frenchmans Fabulous Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi rode x Mistys Dash Of Fame x Dash Ta Fame).

Ima Famous Babe (2013 mare, Dash Ta Fame x For more information, complete results Streakin Six Babe x Streakin and payout, visit wcrarodeo.com. Watch Six) to the top of the WCRA WCRA rodeos live on ridepass.com.

Finals Pool A, clocking a 16.227 for $7,000.

PRCA announcer Chad Nicholson passes away

PHIL DOYLE

CHAD NICHOLSON, A PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCER SINCE 1993, passed away May 17 in the mountains in Woodlake, California, in a jeep accident. He was 50. His wife, Jennifer Welch Nicholson, who has a PRCA specialty act the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, survives Nicholson.

Nicholson announced at PRCA rodeos all over the country, including the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo in 2002; Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo (2005, 2014-15); Ram Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo (2001, 2005); Ram California Circuit Finals Rodeo (1998-99, 2002, 2006, 2008); Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo (1996); Black Hills Roundup (Belle Fourche, South Dakota, 2001-15); Rooftop PRCA Rodeo (Estes Park, Colorado, 2000-14); and the Oakdale (California) Saddle Club Rodeo (2003-10).

Nicholson, who worked more than 100 performances a year, was also the emcee for the 2015 ProRodeo Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was emcee at the 2018 PRCA Awards Banquet in Las Vegas.

Outside of professional rodeo, Nicholson did voice-overs for radio and TV commercials and various projects worldwide. He is the voice of the talking dog and liner voice on the farmersonly.com TV commercial “riding date” and “fishing date” spots, which still air. He also announced at monster truck shows. In 2012, he was part of the production crew for the United States’ portion of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Celebration, All the Queen’s Horses, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, with the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls.

Nicholson also trained the next generation of rodeo announcers. In 2005, at the urging of his friend ProRodeo Hall of Fame announcer Bob Tallman, Nicholson founded the Chad Nicholson Rodeo Announcers Training Seminar, held annually in Fort Worth, Texas.

Information courtesy the PRCA. For more, visit prorodeo.com.

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Summer Hauling Tip from Jordon Briggs

“I just spend a lot of time with them, get them out of the stalls a lot. My horses are not used to being stalled up—I keep them turned out at home. Them being stalled up worries me because they’re not used to that, so I get them out of the stall and it seems like the fresh air wakes them up and makes them feel better.”

Montana Reverses Course To Approve “Day Of The Cowboy,” National Cowboy Council Formed New Advisory Board Aims to Bring Recognition to Cowboys in Every State

AS MONTANA VOTED THIS SPRING TO SUPPORT THE “DAY OF THE COWBOY,” the National Day of the Cowboy organization announced significant new resources to help bring this important recognition to the remaining 35 states that currently do not officially celebrate cowboys. The National Day of the Cowboy takes place this year on July 27.

A new advisory board, National Cowboy Council, has been formed to support the non-profit organization founded in 2005 to preserve pioneer heritage and cowboy culture. The National Cowboy Council will galvanize additional national support for Day of the Cowboy on the fourth Saturday in July each year, and throughout the year promote and celebrate the cowboy as an inclusive icon representing essential values while debunking harmful stereotypes about cowboys and encourage and assist local communities in their programs to celebrate National Day of the Cowboy.

Sean Gleason, CEO of Professional Bull Riders, a staunch advocate of the western lifestyle, will serve as chairman of the National Cowboy Council. Gleason was instrumental in helping overturn Montana’s initial rejection of the Day of the Cowboy, using PBR’s digital and social media channels to rally fans. The PBR hosted Rep. Theresa Manzella (R-Hamilton) at the PBR Unleash The Beast event April 12–14 in Billings, Montana, where he joined her on the dirt to advocate the values of an inclusive and welcoming symbol.

“Cowboys, the original melting pot, represent people of all races, genders and backgrounds,” Gleason said. “I’m thrilled to lend my personal energy and the resources of the PBR to recognize cowboys on an educational day celebrating their valued place in American history and to promote the important values they stand for every day. We can learn a lot from the heart of a cowboy and learn to unleash the cowboy in all of us, making the world a better place.”

In mid April, Montana’s state legislature approved (74-26) the second reading of the bill to observe the Day of the Cowboy. This followed a 79-18 House vote the day before to approve a motion by Rep. Theresa Manzella (R-Hamilton) to bring the proposal back to the House floor vote after bill SJ0010, sponsored by Sen. Kenneth Boger (R-Miles City) was initially defeated April 4.

“I’m more than elated with the turn of events in Montana and the support Sean Gleason and the PBR have offered to bring to our organization,” said Bethany Braley, executive director of the National Day of the Cowboy. “We’ve been fighting this fight by sheer force of will for the past 15 years, and as we saw this week, the megaphone and fan support of the PBR has changed that in a dramatic way.

This has created a real tipping point in our effort to secure permanent status for the National Day of the Cowboy in all 50 states.”

Article provided courtesy the PBR. For more information, visit nationaldayofthecowboy.com and pbr.com.

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Arena Dirt Triangle’s 40th Spring Sale Continues Record-Breaking Sale Averages TRIANGLE HORSE SALES’ SPRING SALE from April 26–27 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, marked the venue’s 40th anniversary and achieved an event-record average of $7,550, with an 86 percent sales completion, minus withdrawals. With 384 catalogued horses featured, completed sales reached a top50 average of $19,200, up from last year’s $13,600, reflecting the continued demand for high-quality performance horses.

Bar B Ranch, owned by Don and Beverly Burdette of Lufkin, Texas, dispersed 28 head and consigned the highest seller at $132,000—Hip No. 129 Yella Izabella, a 2008 palomino mare

by Frenchmans Guy and out of Halo Fame by Dash Ta Fame.

The mare had significant earnings as a barrel horse and was sold with an embryo by leading sire The Goodbye Lane.

T.J. Hodnett of Crowley, Texas, purchased the mare and helped drive the remarkable top-10 average to $43,300.

Bar B Ranch had another top seller with Hip No. 130 Frenchmans Six Dash

(Frenchmans Guy x The Stylish Baby x Takin On The Cash), which sold for $48,000. The 2004 palomino stallion went to Scott Draves of Ellis Grove, Illinois. Overall, the Bar B Ranch dispersal averaged an impressive $13,400 per head.

“We had a lot of new buyers for this sale,” said Jim Ware, owner of Triangle Horse Sales and AuctionWare LLC. “That is always a positive indication there is a strong demand in the market, and the result was horses selling to buyers from various locations, rather than a concentrated area.”

Ware also says the market for broke geldings remains strong. The gelding sale demographic gleaned an average of $8,000 on 76 head of 3 year olds and older.

“The primary draw for the variety of buyers is the diversity in the horses our sellers provide,” Ware said.

Among those was the highest-selling gelding and highest-selling reining horse for the sale—Hip No. 200 Xtra Brilliant Berry (Wimpys Red Berry x Brillante Diamantes x

Shining Spark), consigned by Mozaun and Sarah McKibben of Whitesboro, Texas. Bruce Strinden of Mandan, North Dakota, purchased the gelding for $60,000. National Reining Horse Association money earners averaged $25,200, and all categories of reining-bred horses averaged $10,300.

Cutting-bred horses followed in overall averages as a discipline, with National Cutting Horse Association money earners averaging $15,050 and all categories at an even $10,000.

Hip No. 42 RPL Ich This (Cat Ichi x Ruby Duece x Smart Lil Jerry) was the top seller in this group at $57,000. Consigned

by Bobbie Arnold Atkinson of Henderson, Texas, the 2007 sorrel mare sold to Hashtag Ventures LP of Stephenville, Texas, with a foal by Dont Stopp Believin and rebred to Stevie Rey Von. Two gray stallions led the Shawnee Sale session, consisting of ranch, roping and solid riding horses, including Hip No. 334 Played (Playgun x Stylin Caddilac x Docs Stylish Sam) for $25,500. The 5-year-old con-

signed by B & B Quarter Horses of Newport, Nebraska, sold to Hern Farms Performance Horses of Abilene, Kansas.

Next was Hip No. 282 Sixes Blue Pick (Sixes Pick x Blue Gunpowder MS x PG Gunpowder), the 2011 stallion consigned by Kirk Smith of Blocton, Iowa, that sold to Kevin Riggins of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for $21,000.

The Spring Sale added 53 horses to the Triangle Sales Top $10,000 Club, designated for horses selling at $10,000 and more. To date, the club has more than 700 members since it was implemented in 2016.

Triangle Sales features three annual sales per year—Spring, Fall and Winter. The annual Fall Sale is slated for October 25–26, and among regular sale sessions, will include the Triangle Barrel Horse Classic featuring yearlings eligible for the highly successful John Read Foster Challenge at the Barrel Futurities of America World Championships. For more information, go to trihorse.com.

BITS OF SUCCESS Designed by champion futurity trainer Chris Martin to help a horse stand up and travel balanced on its own without lifting from the rider, the CM 44 is trainer Molly Powell’s go-to for daily riding and tuning.

Using the Bit “I have run a few horses in it, but I mostly just ride around in it. I’ll work them on the barrels and do fast work, but I mostly do slow work with it. It’s not very much bit at all—horses can kind of run off with you a little if you’re going fast. It’s crazy the feel it has and how they soften up and give quickly.

Especially if I have one that’s heavy and you put them in this, once they feel the release they give so much nicer.”

Mouthpiece: Two-Piece Twisted “I actually have three of them—the twisted, the smooth and a three-piece twisted with a dog bone.

A lot of times I’ll ride my younger horses in the

three-piece when I’m just starting, because it lays in their mouth a little nicer. On my finished horses I’ll put the twisted or the smooth two-piece.”

Shank: Medium Shank and Short Purchase, Some Gag “It’s designed to give an instant release of pressure, and I really like tuning and riding my horses in this daily. It keeps them super soft; it has a real good feel.”

Curb “On this bit, [the curb] is designed to hang really loose. I never adjust it, and I leave this bit a little looser in their mouth. I don’t have two wrinkles—it just sits there, with maybe one wrinkle.”

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Behind the Barrier

The Year of Breakaway Breakaway’s time has arrived.

BY KAILEY SULLINS PHOTO BY BILLIE JEAN DUFF

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I KNOW I’M NOT ALONE WHEN I SAY I’VE WAITED A LONG TIME FOR THIS YEAR. I haven’t waited the longest, and I thank those women before me who’ve pioneered the sport and brought us to this historic year.

There’s no denying 2019 has me, and the rest of the breakaway industry, full of hope and excitement. We’ve dreamed and worked, sacrificed and persevered through years of slow growth of the sport we so dearly love. Finally, it’s here at long last—the year of breakaway.

We are finally getting to showcase our sport, our talent and our horses on some of the biggest stages in the rodeo industry. It’s due in part to the committees and producers who have picked us up along the way and helped us grow. I have to say thank you to those who have given us a chance to prove our place and worth in the industry. Maybe more importantly it’s because of the legends of the sport who never backed down and never lost their love of breakaway. It’s those like Lari Dee Guy, Jackie Crawford, Wanda Bush and Betty Gayle Cooper who dedicated their lives to growing the sport and finding the support from producers, associations and fans. I also thank the fans for believing in us and supporting us. You’ve all made this possible.

It’s a big year for us breakaway ropers. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeos across the country

Nellie Miller made history at the Red Bluff Roundup as the first woman to win the All-Around championship after placing in the breakaway and barrels.

have already followed the examples set by the World Champions Rodeo Alliance and RFD-TV’s The American by adding breakaway to several rodeos on the schedule. The opportunities continue to grow with the announcement of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association’s new Wrangler Network Tour, where for the first time WPRA members—barrel racers and breakaway ropers—can compete for bonus money at select PRCA and WPRA rodeos.

Gone are the days of the women of the WPRA being a one-event show at pro rodeos. Barrel racers are packing their trailers for two this year and bringing their rope cans with them.

It’s opened up the door for women in rodeo—not just breakaway ropers, but those cowgirls who might have let their

roping fall by the wayside after high school or college as they chased their National Finals Rodeo dreams. World champion barrel racer Nellie Miller even dusted off her rope this year at the La Grange, California, rodeo and made history as the first woman to win the All-Around title at the Red Bluff (California) Round-Up after placing in both the barrels and the breakaway.

Who knows, maybe one day we’ll see breakaway as a staple event in every rodeo.

One thing I am certain of is that 2019 is going to be one heck of a good time for women in rodeo and a great show to watch.

Kailey Sullins is managing editor of Barrel Horse News. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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Ideas, Tips and Chatter with Charmayne James

Be Good, Do Good

The importance of making good decisions and developing personal responsibility at a young age.

BY CHARMAYNE JAMES WITH BONNIE WHEATLEY

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Learning to treat your horse and your fellow competitors the right way are some of the most important lessons.

I BELIEVE IN OUR HEARTS WE ALL KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG. There’s validation in being a good person, not only on a personal level but also by influencing others for the better. For kids, remember you can’t really go through your entire life relying on your parents to be there watching every step to make sure you are being a good person. Since this issue of Barrel Horse News focuses on youth topics, our column is dedicated to kids and to encouraging all of us—young and old alike—to have a good attitude toward one another.

Do the Right Thing

It’s an easy thing to become numb, especially in this day and age, to people treating each other mean or cruel. If you are around that and follow that lead you lose your intuition to be kind, which is what we should all be following. It’s so important to surround yourself with positive, uplifting people who choose to live a healthy lifestyle.

Every one of us is so different. We’re all created to be unique individuals, just like our horses are not going to all be the same. But maintaining respect for one another and for our horses is the common ground we share. You have to

use your head and ask yourself when you’re in certain situations, is this the right thing to do? Is this the right way to treat my fellow competitors, my parents or even my horse?

As our kids are growing up they’re developing their own unique identities.

I think it’s important for kids to start doing things on their own. You have to walk with them and help them when they need it, but it’s important for kids to show some responsibility. Not only is it character building but it feels good when you learn more and know how to accomplish things on your own as well as make right choices.

I encourage young people to develop a mindset of how can I be the best example to others that I can be?

Younger kids always look to the older barrel racers as examples, so be a good one. Be the kind of person who is respectful and a good example of how to treat other people and your horses.

Make Good Choices

Young people sometimes make wrong choices, and sometimes you can get away with it for a while. Smoking, drinking, not eating healthy or neglecting your health in general, those are all things I can promise you will catch up with you later in life. Another thing to think about is that now with social media and cell phones if you send an inappropriate text or message, those things don’t just go away, they’re out there in cyberspace or on someone else’s device and may very well come back on you later.

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Drugs to me are an escape, a way of not dealing with problems we encounter. But if you can grow into the type of person who takes care of your responsibilities, takes care of your finances, your horses, your grades or your business, then you don’t need an escape route.

Make time to take care of your business and deal with things in a healthy way. Make good use of your time, that’s a choice that contributes greatly to a healthy, positive lifestyle.

Bottom Line

A lot of times I think people get into negative behavior or think negatively about themselves because they perceive that others are looking down on them or treating them badly. The bottom line is if someone treats you bad, that’s on them, that is not on you. That’s their negative attitude manifesting itself to try and bring someone else down. Be

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around people who are kind and positive. Don’t be negative and don’t direct negative energy toward your horses, either.

I think back on my years growing up and I don’t think I would have done as well as I did if my parents weren’t positive people. I had to take care of business but we had fun with our work, too.

Sometimes if you’re in a bad situation you have to validate yourself and look for ways to make things better.

Take care of yourself and take care of

your horses to the best of your ability and it will pay off. One of my biggest messages is that everyone is important in their own unique way. Believe it and believe you can make a difference with your attitude and actions. You will be amazed at the results.

We are all human and we all make mistakes, but every day you have the chance to choose if you’re going to be influenced by negativity. You don’t want to let other people who might be doing bad things and making poor choices drag you down with them. Ask yourself if you’d make the same choice if your parents were watching, if Jesus was watching?

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World Champion Reflections

Advice to Teenage Me Use these three pieces of advice from world champion Hailey Kinsel to help navigate your barrel racing career.

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IF I COULD GO BACK AND TELL MYSELF A FEW GOOD THINGS ABOUT HORSES, competing and life, boy, would I jump at the chance.

I would save myself some heartbreak, some lessons and some precious time.

Now, I wouldn’t change how things went for me, because the blood, sweat and tears that could have been avoided made me who I am today. With that said, there are some hoops I maybe didn’t have to jump through to get here.

I would like to give the young, aspiring barrel racer a few words of advice coming from someone who has been there.

Here are three key things to remember on your wonderful journey through youth barrel racing.

1. Say “thank you” to the pole setters. Seriously, setting up poles had to have been one of the worst volunteer jobs in youth rodeo. We hit them left and right and took for granted they were set up in perfect position by someone’s mom or dad for the next one of us to try not to hit some more of them. I remember my mom always setting poles, and it wasn’t because she liked it, but my mom is the type who doesn’t need a pat on the back to do what is necessary—she just does it out of love and support for us kids. She and many other pole-setting parents I watched were a special kind of folks.

The type of person I can see more clearly now—the gate man at the

rodeo, the woman picking up trash in the parking lot, the group of ladies in hospitality trying to make enough burger patties for everyone. By noticing and thanking the “pole setters” in your life now, you will develop a habit of recognizing those people who do the thankless jobs. That sensitivity you learn will help make others feel important, and that is something we all—no matter what age—have the power to do.

2. Right now is not your only chance. I remember at the high school finals my senior year, I hit a barrel to win the second round and make nationals. I bawled my eyes out! My horse was 16 and winding down her competitive years, and I thought going to nationals was the highest honor I would ever see in barrel racing, because that was as far as I could see at the time. Sounds silly now, right? But high school me was devastated. I thought I let my horse down. As it turns out, “Josey” still doesn’t know we missed out on anything. She made the runs she had left, was retired at 17 and has given us three beautiful colts we are now riding and loving. She is enjoying her pasture life, and I have gone on to more opportunities on other horses she taught me to ride.

3. Be willing to work, and work hard. You may or may not get that once-in-a-lifetime horse anytime soon,

so set some goals and make some plans of what you will do in the meantime.

When I was in college, I hit a gap. I had just retired Josey and was riding my mom’s horse at the college rodeos.

I didn’t have a horse I could win on anymore, and trying to find that horse was mentally and emotionally taxing. It was my spring semester of freshman year at Texas A&M University where I was taking 16 hours in a major I ended up changing. All I could see in my near future was papers and scantrons. I made a promise to myself in my dorm room to work my way up the ladder. I would work small jobs throughout college to pay my entry fees at the jackpots on our colts. If I didn’t have a winner by the time I graduated, I would get a part-time job or one with online access within my degree and work for a futurity trainer cleaning stalls, saddling, mowing their yard, whatever I could do, so I could watch and learn. Within those 4 years, before I could do all that, “TJ” entered my life, and then “Sister.” But first, before those blessings could come, I had to keep my chin down and commit to work with whatever I had. Had we not found those two great horses, I would bet you could find me today two years out of college cleaning someone else’s stalls, working my way up.

I hope these three small pieces of advice can help you become a better and more gracious competitor. Whether you continue with rodeo after junior high or high school or move on to another field, I hope you can take these kernels of wisdom with you. I believe they can help you learn the easier way some lessons I learned the hard way.

Regardless of how you learn those lessons, savor each blessing and learning experience that comes your way during the summer rodeos. Good luck!

Email comments and questions to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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Outside The Arena

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With summer in full swing, we’ve got some exciting jeans to show you, audiobook and podcast recommendations from Taci Bettis, a new album from Austin, Texas, band Los Coast, and the 411 on how to score a shirt from Thunderbird Brand.

Denim Roundup

The future of denim is exciting. New sizes, innovative styles, rider-specific features.

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The Lola was introduced in the fall of 2018—a mid-rise trouser fit with a wide flare leg, and material is 93 percent cotton, 6 percent polyester, 1 percent elastine. Available in the original dark indigo color and more recent soho fade option.

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These jeans have been wear-tested by riders and thoughtfully engineered with innovative design materials to create a great fitting jean. Ideal for riding, work and everyday fashion, these jeans flatter various women’s shapes, including curvy and fuller shapes. The waistband does not gap at the back and it hugs the waist, while the legs are designed and shaped to provide the look of an elongated leg.

The fabric has a comfortable performance stretch and a nice weight so the jeans hold their shape. The two styles in R.E.A.L. currently available in extended sizing include the Entwined and Crossroads and retail for $74.95. More sizes are being added to more styles in the future. Visit ariat.com.

The Jennifer was released this spring.

Featuring an ultra-high rise fit with a super wide flare leg, the material is 99 percent cotton, 1 percent spandex. Price: $150

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Tuff Winter and Tuff Sport Jeans from Cowgirl Tuff

If you’ve ever been out riding in a desolate area and got knocked off your horse—without your phone—you can appreciate the newest designs from Cowgirl Tuff. The Tuff Winter and Tuff Sport jeans both contain an innovative front leg pocket large enough to hold your cell phone. These jeans stretch and move with you, without being bulky.

The Tuff Winter is insulated with a layer of velvet fleece to keep you warm while riding. The Tuff Sport is ideal for year-round riding. Both of these products will be available mid-summer. Sizes range from 24-40 waist, short-XL length. Tuff Sport retails for $89.99, Tuff Winter is $99.99. More info at cowgirltuff.com.

Inspiring Audio

If you’re on the road a lot this summer, why not tap into some motivational podcasts and audiobooks to up your mental game? Here are some suggestions from Women’s Professional Rodeo Association’s 2017 Rookie of the Year, 2018 RFD-TV’S The American winner and two-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Taci Bettis.

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Podcasts How to Listen: If you’ve got an Apple product, check out the built-in app Podcasts, or listen through iTunes on your computer. Android users, check out Google Play. You can also try the Stitcher app. When in doubt, check out the podcast’s website for show notes and audio.

“Being Your Best with Trey Johnson.” Trey Johnson is a pastor and speaker nationwide, reaching the team roping world with a message of faith and hope.

“His speaking is incredible and uplifting, and at the same time teaches and encourages you on how to grow your faith,” Bettis said.

“Habits and Hustle.” By Jen Cohen and Habit Nest—this podcast shares the stories, habits and rituals of people’s journeys on living fulfilled lives. Cohen interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs and extraordinary people.

Audiobooks

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How to Listen: No longer limited to clunky cassette tapes or CDs, audiobooks are now available from retailers such as Amazon—purchase and download to your phone— Amazon’s Audible program, and multiple free methods such as the Overdrive and Libby apps, which connect your phone or tablet to your library. It’s easier than ever to listen to audiobooks. Here are Bettis’ picks.

“Playing for more” by Case Keenum “Girl, Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis “Mind Gym” by Gary Mack

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Outside The Arena Looking to stand out from the crowd at your next race? Arizona-based Thunderbird Brand might have what you want. Founded by former barrel horse broker Sydney Fuller in 2016, Thunderbird Brand creates custom shirts, jeans and other apparel—even swimsuits—to elevate your look. Fuller runs the company with the support of her parents, Richard and Marcia Fuller, and the help of her assistant Darian Raupers.

With luxury fabrics and eye-popping prints, intricate detailing and a wide range of sizes, you’ll be sure to find just the right shirt to anchor your outfit.

“I have a new shirt that comes out every week,” Fuller said. “People follow along on Facebook and look forward to seeing what will be released next. And the shirts sell out within hours. I make about 50 of each shirt to try to keep it exclusive. You’re not going to see everybody in the same shirt, but at the same time, the demand is crazy.”

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“Samsara” is the debut album from Austin, Texas, band Los Coast, and it’s making waves. Melding psychedelic pop-soul with lyrical twists and jazz, gospel and world music, Los Coast delivers a unique sound that captures the spirit of Austin. Founded by lead vocalist Trey Privott and multiinstrumentalist/arranger John Courtney, Los Coast has built a reputation locally by playing a residency at C-Boy’s Heart & Soul in Austin, which led to a high-profile performance at Austin City Limits Music Festival.

This album is just the right sound for working around the barn or warming up your horse. “Samsara” released June 14, and is available wherever you purchase music—in stores, or on iTunes and GooglePlay.

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Horse Care Basics

Stock Your First Aid Kit Be prepared for everyday equine emergencies with a fully stocked first aid kit.

BY ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT

W WHEN YOUR HORSE ENCOUNTERS AN EMERGENCY, YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED. Amy Armentrout, DVM, of Burleson Equine Hospital says one of the most important steps you need to take is to put together two identical first aid kits—one for the barn and one for the trailer. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, and you might even be able to purchase the whole kit from your veterinarian or local feed store. But whatever you do, make sure you’ve got the kits in places where you can find them.

“The time to look for supplies is not after the emergency happens,” Armentrout said. “If you are stressed and panicked, your horse will be uneasy.

Having supplies easily accessible will reduce your anxiety.”

Essential Items

You can put together your kit using the list below, purchasing items from feed stores, online or from your veterinarian.

Many veterinarians even sell alreadyassembled first aid kits.

While some items, like bandage mate-

Gather first aid kit items together and store them in a place where you can easily access them in an emergency.

rial, are self-explanatory, others require a bit of instruction. Epsom salt can be used with warm water to soak hooves with suspected abscesses. Armentrout says MagnaPaste can be used in a baby diaper to make a foot bandage for an abcess or a bruise, or it can be mixed with Furacin and DMSO to make a sweat to take swelling out of legs.

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Helpful Skills

Armentrout says every horse owner should know how to use a stethoscope to listen to gut sounds and get a heart rate, as well as a thermometer to take a rectal temperature.

You should also know how to appropriately wrap a leg.

“We see wounds and bowed tendons from inappropriately applied wraps, so this skill should be learned from your veterinarian,”Armentrout said.

She also recommends learning how to confidently apply a twitch.

“There are several different types of twitches, and for the average barrel racer I recommend one of the

smaller metal twitches because it’s portable and easy to apply with one hand, with practice,”Armentrout said.

“Horses are calmer when twitched, and in an emergency situation, being able to get control of a horse and keep it calm it is very important.”

Storing Your Kit

While none of the suggested items need to be refrigerated, Armentrout advises against storing your kit in a trailer parked in direct sunlight in hot climates because of the temperatures the tack room can reach.

But everything mentioned here can safely be stored in a tack room in the barn.

“You should check batteries regularly in your head lamps, flashlights and thermometers,”Armentrout said.

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“You place the sweat on the leg, cover in saran wrap and then place a bandage on top,”Armentrout said. “This should only be done for 24 hours or less or the leg could scald.”

Armentrout says some wound medications marketed in the feed store are actually toxic to wound healing.

Medications containing gentian violet and copper sulfate will severely impede wound healing.

“Cleaning a wound well with betadine or chlorhexidine solution and placing a dry bandage or Neosporin on it is the best way to ensure it heals well—or is stabilized until you can seek veterinary care,” Armentrout said.

Bute and Banamine are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, similar to ibuprofen in humans, and can be used to relieve pain and decrease swelling. But they should never be given without direction from a veterinarian.

Yunnan Baiyao is a Chinese herb that is used to stop active bleeding. It has been used by armies for centuries on the battlefield and is very helpful in horses to stop bleeding. Discuss when and how to give this medication with your veterinarian.

“I generally use it orally, and not topically, as I get faster control of hemorrhage with parenteral use,” Armentrout said.

Veterinary Communication is Key

Being well prepared will help you deal with unforeseen equine emergencies.

The most important thing for a barrel racer is to have a close relationship with a veterinarian, Armentrout says.

First Aid Kit Checklist: Cotton for bandages (rolled cotton) Brown gauze Vetrap Elastikon Gauze sponges Scissors Rolled gauze Baby diapers

Betadine or Chlorhexidine scrub and solution Standing wraps Large and small towels Epsom salts Stethoscope Thermometer Eye wash

Non-stick pads Twitch Duct tape Tweezers Flashlight and head lamp Neosporin NeoPolyBac ophthalmic ointment Knife

Adhesive tape Epsom salt ointment (MagnaPaste) DMSO Furacin Saran wrap 10 Benadryl tablets or capsules Electrolytes Fly mask

Suggested medications (prescription from your DVM): Phenylbutazone (Bute), Flunixin meglumine (Banamine), Yunnan Baiyao (Chinese herb to stop bleeding)

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Horse Care Basics Meet Dr. Armentrout ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT

Amy Armentrout attained a veterinary degree from Colorado State university in 2006, and she became a board-certified surgeon in 2012. She works at Burleson Equine Veterinary Hospital in Burleson, Texas. Armentrout’s strengths include critical care, anesthesia, pain management, lameness, pre-purchase exams and surgery—ophthalmologic, orthopedic, soft tissue, dental and orthopedic.

“Having routine care and an established relationship is important for the veterinarian to prescribe needed emergency medications,” Armentrout said. “Most states require an exam by a veterinarian within the last six to 12 months to obtain medications. It is also important to work with your veterinarian so you know when it’s appropriate to give medications and when medications should be withheld until an examination by a doctor is performed.”

Know Your Limitations

While there are injuries common to barrel horses, such as tendon and ligament injuries, you should be prepared for any injury, Armentrout says.

“Horses can hurt themselves inside of a bubble in a padded room,” Armentrout said.

However, recognize the limitations of yourself and the people around you.

A first aid kit will not cure all injuries.

Armentrout cautions against saying things like, “I know this because I worked for a vet,” or “I’m basically a veterinarian because I’ve been doing this for so long.”

“These are statements made usually by overconfident people, and I’ve seen some horses that have not gotten appropriate care following an emergency that a layperson handled, and then had serious consequences down the road,” Armentrout said. “I know especially on the road, people are hesitant to contact a veterinarian because they don’t personally know them, but it shouldn’t deter you from seeking care.”

Abigail Boatwright is an award-winning journalist based out of Texas. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@ cowboypublishing.com.

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2018 Sales Analysis and Forecast

New Highs

Record highest-sellers and a rise in median prices highlighted the sales of 2018, but will the trend continue in 2019?

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THE RECORD PRICES FOR 2-YEAR-OLD AND YEARLING BARREL-BRED PROSPECTS sold at public auction rose in 2018. Analysis of fully listed auction results showed a jump in median price.

Bob Burt-bred and -consigned stallion, DTF Texas Moon, sold under the name of DTF Time Traveler, set the 2-year-old

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prospect record, selling to Bill and Anita McKesson of Dublin, Texas, for $170,000 at the Copper Spring Ranch Sale on August 8, 2018, in Bozeman, Montana.

The superbly riding colt by Equi-Stat’s All-Time Leading Barrel Horse Sire Dash Ta Fame is out of 2005 Old Fort Days Futurity Champion and proven barrel horse producer Moon Light Martha by

former Equi-Stat Leading Barrel Horse Sire Marthas Six Moons, an Equi-Stat AllTime Leading Barrel Horse Broodmare Sire.

Alan Woodbury’s creation Jaguarr set the new yearling record at $150,000. The colt by Dash Ta Fame is out of two-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and 2018 NFR round winner Rosas Cantina CC

by Corona Cartel. Rosas Cantina CC is out of NFR qualifier Dash Ta Vanila, who is one of several champions out of 2001 Equi-Stat Leading Futurity Horse SX Frenchmans Vanila by Frenchmans Guy. Jaguarr was purchased by Tyson and Del Bieleny of Mill Iron Livestock in Czar, Alberta, Canada, at the inaugural Breeders Dynasty Sale on August 24, 2018, in Isabel, South Dakota.

The high prices bumped the overall industry average to $16,000 and carried a rise in the median price, which depicts

2018 Highest-Selling Prospects*

Sale Horse Year Foaled Sex Sire Grandsire Dam Copper Spring DTF Texas Moon 2016 S Dash Ta Fame First Down Dash Moon Light Martha *Sold as DTF Time Traveler

Breeders Dynasty Jaguarr 2017 S Dash Ta Fame First Down Dash Rosas Cantina CC Myers Beter Watchthis Guyz 2016 M Frenchmans Guy Sun Frost Serious Spender Myers Guyz Girlz Have Fame 2016 M Frenchmans Guy Sun Frost Fames Licorice Kiss Myers Smooth N Fuzzy 2016 M A Smooth Guy Frenchmans Guy FC Peachfuzz Ta Fame Copper Spring Peachy And Juicy 2016 M Blazin Jetolena Lenas Sugar Daddy SX Frenchmans Peach BFA Streakers Queen 2015 M A Streak Of Fling Streakin Six Queen Fa Tima Copper Spring TR Judges Doll 2016 M Judge Cash Dash For Cash TR Dashing Badger Myers Colour Her Smooth 2016 M A Smooth Guy Frenchmans Guy Dash Of Hot Colours Fulton Streakin Silkpanties 2016 M A Streak Of Fling Streakin Six Famous Silk Panties Myers Sheza Vision Guyz 2016 M Frenchmans Guy Sun Frost Moon Visions Myers Guyz Yellow Rose 2016 M Frenchmans Guy Sun Frost Tag Along Nickie Myers Dash Ta Paisley 2016 M Dash Ta Fame First Down Dash French Bar Belle Myers Guyz Ebony N Ivory 2015 M Ivory James Corona Cartel Guys Cash For Perks Copper Spring Pop The Bubbly 2016 S Furyofthewind Corona Cartel Champagne Fame BFA Forbez 2016 S Dash Ta Fame First Down Dash EJ Martha Feature Fulton Fling A Penny 2016 M A Streak Of Fling Streakin Six Short Penny Breeders Dynasty Cinderalla Man 2016 S Dash Ta Fame First Down Dash Wicked Felina CL Copper Spring Fire Hazzard 2017 S Fire Water Flit Flit Bar Daisy Duke Dash BFA Grace Wins Everytime 2016 M Dash Ta Fame First Down Dash Firewater Fueled Myers Catchme If Ucan Guyz 2016 M A Smooth Guy Frenchmans Guy BDM Queen Of Speed Myers Guyz Dark Opal 2016 M Frenchmans Guy Sun Frost CE Black Opal Myers Ima Standup Guy 2016 G Frenchmans Guy Sun Frost Hot Movida BFA Mr JB 1611 2016 S Chasin Firewater Fire Water Flit Mistys Dash Of Fame

* Based on published sale results with sale date and buyers confirmed by breed association. The listed buyer is who the horse transferred to with the date of the sale listed as the purchase date, therefore, may not reflect who signed the ticket and appeared in the published sale results. Horses that failed to transfer or were transferred before the official date of the sale were not included.

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COURTESY WOODBURY PERFORMANCE HORSES

Alan Woodbury bred and consigned Jaguarr,

by Dash Ta Fame and out of Rosas Cantina CC by Corona Cartel, a yearling colt that sold for $150,000 to Tyson and Del Bieleny of Mill Iron Livestock in Czar, Alberta, Canada, at the inaugural Breeders Dynasty Sale on August 24, 2018, in Isabel, South Dakota.

the true middle price by throwing out the highest and lowest prices. The true middle price rose to $9,500 from $8,500 in 2017 for all prospects, from 4-year-olds with 5-year-old futurity eligibility to foals in utero.

Horses bringing the median price up in 2018 include 3-year-olds by proven barrel horse sires Born Ta Be Famous, A Streak Of Fling and Winners Version, as well as a 4-year-old by On A Gator and a yearling by Cowboy Cartel.

The most popular bid was below the median price with 15 horses selling for $5,000. Horses selling for this price at auctions in 2018 include yearlings by PG Dry Fire, Traffic Guy, A Dash Ta Streak, Bugemforcash and Six Coronas Please and 2-year-olds by Oh Whatta Boy, The Money Depot, A Streak Of Fling, Got Your Six, Flaming Fire Water, Bug In My Frosty and Chicados Cash.

Above the overall median, the most popular winning bid, and second most popular bid overall, was $15,000. This price purchased 2-year-olds by Furyofthewind, A Smooth Guy, Woodbridge, JL Dash Ta Heaven, Chicados Cash and TR Illuminator Cash. It also purchased two foals in utero by Dash Ta Fame and yearlings by JL Sirocco and JL Dash Ta Heaven.

Timing

The late summer sales are the backbone of the barrel horse public prospect market. With northern programs like Fulton Ranch, Myers Ranch and Copper Spring Ranch producing solid 2-year-old riding horses with designer-brand genetics, the prices reflect the more complete package.

Bill and Deb Myers’ production sale was the cornerstone of summer barrel horse prospect sales. With Bill overseeing

Dam’s Sire Marthas Six Moons

Consignor Bob & Darian Burt

Price $170,000

Corona Cartel Bills Ryon Dash Ta Fame Dash Ta Fame Frenchmans Guy Dash Ta Fame Mr Illuminator Dashing Val Dash Ta Fame Visionarian Dr Nick Bar Frenchmans Guy Frenchmans Guy Dash Ta Fame Marthas Six Moons Dash Ta Fame

Woodbury Performance Horses Myers Ranch Myers Ranch Myers Ranch Copper Spring Ranch RNR Performance Horses Thomas Ranch Myers Ranch Fulton Ranch Myers Ranch Myers Ranch Myers Ranch, Agent Myers Ranch Copper Spring Ranch Pete Oen Fulton Ranch

$150,000 Tyson & Del Bieleny $104,000 Wendy Platts $99,000 Wendy Platts $98,000 McColee Land & Livestock LLC $84,000 Matte Quarter Horses LLC $70,000 Winning Quarters LLC (John Shields) $65,000 Leslie & Hailey Kinsel $62,000 Southwestern Farms $62,000 Richard Civita $60,000 Gayle Howes $58,000 Brent & Tammy Hickey $52,000 Jody Gilson $51,000 Erica Rayer $50,000 Matte Quarter Horses LLC $48,000 Winning Quarters LLC (John Shields) $43,000 Bee Silva

Corona Cartel Dash Ta Fame Fire Water Flit World Speed Dash For Perks Hot Colours Dash Ta Fame

Woodbury Performance Horses Kyle Edwards/Sue Smith T Barrel Ranch, Agent for Lisa Wells Myers Ranch Myers Ranch Myers Ranch Joe & Dee Lynn Braman

Buyer Anita McKesson

$42,000 Lacey Romans $40,000 Rockin J R Ranch LLC $40,000 Quinn Wilson $40,000 Taylor Wharton $40,000 Monica McClung $40,000 Jamey & Brandy Voge $40,000 Ceri McCaffery TOTAL $1,608,000

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2018 Sales Analysis and Forecast

eading Sires as Ranked by L Median Prices

Sire

# of Median Price Offspring

Frenchmans Guy A Smooth Guy Dash Ta Fame Frenchmans Fabulous Furyofthewind A Streak Of Fling JL Sirocco* Eddie Stinson Ima Special Kindaguy A Dash Ta Streak CS Flashlight Born Ta Be Famous JL Dash Ta Heaven Cowboys Cartel Heart Of The Cartel Freckles Ta Fame Docs Gettin Reckless Bug In My Frosty Vanila Viper* Magnum* Oh Whatta Boy Chicados Cash

13 9 13 5 10 24 3 12 4 3 8 4 22 6 3 3 3 4 5 3 3 10

$35,000 $31,000 $30,000 $18,000 $16,000 $15,750 $15,000 $14,500 $14,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,200 $9,200 $8,375 $8,000 $7,500 $7,200 $7,000 $6,500 $6,250 $6,000 $5,500

* all selling offspring were yearlings in 2018

The Best Buys Check out a few of Equi-Stat’s top 100 barrel horses and top 100 futurity horses that once walked through the sale ring.

With more than $1.4 million in recorded earnings in Equi-Stat, DM Sissy Hayday, owned by Leslie and Hailey Kinsel, is the highest money-earning public sale horse in barrel racing history. The 2018 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion was purchased for $11,500 as a 2-year-old from her breeder Dillon Mundorf at the Texas Best Sale in Waco, Texas.

Another record-breaking buy was the $8,500 purchase of the yearling Fame Fling N Bling. Larry Ammons and Stephen McDonald purchased the filly that carried DM Sissy Hayday, owned by Leslie and Sarah McDonald to the National Finals Rodeo and earned Hailey Kinsel, is the highest money$768,192 before her untimely death. earning public sales horse in barrel racing Perhaps the buy of the century was Dena Kirkpathistory. rick’s $3,000 purchase of two-time Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Sugar Moon Express. The 2-year-old filly was a guest consignment at Jud Little’s Production Sale. She has Equi-Stat earnings of $412,000, not including all of her rodeo money.

Multiple NFR qualifier Doda Flit (“Radio”) was also purchased as a prospect at the Barrel Futurities of America Select Sale. Although a sale price wasn’t available for the gelding, he’s carried Carley (Richardson) Cervi to recorded Equi-Stat earnings of $300,570.

Another NFR qualifier Streakin Easy April was the 2-year-old highest-seller at the Fulton Family Sale. The earner of $287,268 sold for $25,000 and has carried Carlee (Pierce) Otero and Kellie Collier to Las Vegas.

Heza Bug Leo, the horse that made Shawne Bug Leo a leading barrel horse sire and carried two different riders to the NFR, was purchased for a mere $800 at the Heritage Place Summer Mixed Sale as a yearling. Without all his rodeo earnings, he has $243,807 recorded in Equi-Stat.

The richest futurity horse to sell through public auction as a prospect was Nutin But A Houndog. He sold through the BFA Sale under another name before being purchased by Southern Rose Ranch. A price was unavailable. He won $163,739 as a 4-year-old.

Although he was passed out or repurchased at the BFA Sale, RLJ High Intedsity [sic] also walked through the BFA Sale Ring. He won $149,575 as a 4-year-old.

Jason and Leslie Willis picked up $100,000 slot race champion Bet Or Check (PT) for $2,200 as a 2-year-old at the Heritage Place Winter Mixed Sale. He won $143,074 before his untimely death.

Marthas Smoothover, who won a record-breaking $105,500 Old Fort Days Futurity Championship in 1999, was also a BFA Sale purchase. She won $138,755 as a 4-year-old futurity horse.

More recently, 2016 BFA World Futurity Champion A Dash Ta Glamour sold through the Better Barrel Races Finals Sale as a 2-year-old for $14,500. He won $99,808 as a 4-year-old futurity horse.

JL Jamaican Me Rich, the 2016 Diamonds and Dirt Futurity Champion, sold through the Jud Little Sale as Dash Ta Tinkinator. The then-2-year-old brought $25,000 before going on to win $97,506 as a 4-year-old.

Red Carpet Zoom, the 2014 Old Fort Days Futurity Champion, was a $12,500 purchase as a 3-year-old out of the LG Pro Invitational Sale. He earned $92,539 as a 4-year-old.

Lastly, 2015 Diamonds and Dirt Futurity Champion KR Last Fling was a $9,000 yearling purchase at the Fulton Family Sale. She earned $90,232 as a 5-year-old futurity horse.

By the time of the later fall and winter sales, most of the big money in the industry had been spent. Even the select sale at the Barrel Futurities of America World Championships saw lower overall prices than in years past.

2019 Forecast

While the late summer prices of 2018 drew a lot of attention, the early sales

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the development of the 2-year-olds, buyers knew they were getting some of the top bloodlines in the country with solid foundations. With the volume offering of the own get of Equi-Stat’s All-Time Leading Living Barrel Horse Sire Frenchmans Guy on the decline—the grand stallion is now 32—the 2018 Myers Sale dominated the year’s highest-sellers list.

The late Brian Fulton and his family followed suit selling nicely riding 2-yearolds, which helped make A Streak Of Fling one of the industry’s all-time leading sires. Now, Copper Spring Ranch’s program, under the direction of Brad and Lisa Anderson, is also offering well-started 2-year-olds.

Not surprisingly, Copper Spring Ranch’s first solo sale in 2018 saw solid prices for their riding 2-year-old homebreds. The well-advertised sale also drew in other top bloodlines and started colts from guest consignors, making it the most well-rounded of the year.

The debut of Butch and Stephanie Webb’s Breeders Dynasty Sale was heavy on yearlings from the couple’s young breeding program. Yearlings by their stallions Vanila Viper and Magnum had median prices just more than three times their respective stud fees.

of 2019 struggled. The Kinder Cup Sale failed to reach last year’s median price, and results weren’t available for the 2019 Lance Graves International Sale.

Typically, the early sales are carried by ready-to-exhibition 3-year-olds, while younger prospects struggle due to timing. Consignors of 2-year-olds are faced with a dilemma—try to have them broke and riding well enough to command a

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SOME OF OUR FEATURED HORSE SALE CONSIGNMENTS * AUGUST 10, 2019, COPPER SPRING RANCH, BOZEMAN

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e invite you to join Copper Spring Ranch at what is developing into one of the nation’s leading performance horse sales. Along with this year’s consignors, we are honored to be offering 3 year olds, started 2 year olds, select yearlings and weanlings sired by milliondollar arena and racetrack sires. And let us not forget the dams—including NFR average and BFA Super Stakes winners!

Plus we have a Marthas Six Moons broodmare selling in foal to Carrizzo. Based in the Northern Rocky Mountains of Gallatin County, CSR has modern indoor and outdoor arenas, two covered stall barns and state-of-the-art RV hookups for our guests.

• Recklesswthfirewater 2018F by Firewater Canyon × JK Reckless Lady—Barrel Earnings $184,864, MPRCF qualifier.

CSR CONSIGNOR

• Im Furious 123 2017F by Furyofthewind si 96 (sire of 2019 Ft Smith Futurity Champ) × Very Dashin 123 by Dash Thru Traffic. Very Dashin 123 LTE $44,112 racing; dam of Stakes winning Country Boy 123 si 107. CSR CONSIGNOR • Shake Ur Groovethang 2017F by Prime Talent si 107 (sire of RAM NCFR Champ) × French Gold Charm ($15,000 1D barrel earnings). dam of Frenchmans Pick, 2019 Calgary Stampede Qualifier. CSR CONSIGNOR • DTB Flings Cash N In 2017S by A Streak Of Fling si 98 × Miss N Cielo. A full sister sold at 2018 Blood Stock Sale for $25,000 as a three-year-old. MILL IRON LIVESTOCK • Orion Guy 2017S by A Smooth Guy × Blaze Of Orion by Ronas Ryon si 105 $1,777,967 LTE. MILL IRON LIVESTOCK • Jaynee 2017F by The Goodbye Lane × Misty Night Moves by Counter Move JED MORELY • TR Famous Badger 2016S by Dash Ta Fame × TR Dashing Badger, $850,000 LTE, 2× NFR Avg Champ THOMAS RANCH • The Silk Streaker 2017S by A Streak Of Fling × Famous Silk Panties—winner of LG Pro Classic Slot and BFA Super Stakes $237,484 EquiStat Earnings. HEATH BOUCHER • Dudes Spring Fling 2017S by A Streak Of Fling × Dasher Dude, NFR $430,000+ career earnings. BRITANY DIAZ

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• TR Designed For Cash 2017C by 4× NFR qualifier and 3× round winner Slick By Design × TR Double Cash—dam of TR Dashing Badger THOMAS RANCH • JL Rocket Queen 2018F by JL Sirocco (barrel earners of $385,000+ with just 24 running) × a Lanes Leinster daughter.

JILL LANE QUARTER HORSES

• KG Donblevmejuswach 2018S by A Streak Of Fling × KG Justiceweexpected—2017 NFR Qualifier, 2018 American Semi Finals long go round winner; $386,000+ LTE KATHY GRIMES • Coats Famous Blaze 2017F by million dollar sire Blazin Jetolena out of a Dash Ta Fame, Lanes Leinster mare LARRY COATS • Catnyss 2018F by A Streak Of Fling si 98 × Juanas Streak by Streakin La Jolla si 99 NICKELBAR RANCH • Slym Shady 2017C by Frenchmans Fabulous × SF Tiny Bit Of Fame (1D, rodeo & futurity money earner) BILL KENNEDY • LK She Famous 2018F by Dash Ta Fame si 113 × LK Shezapeasadinero by PC Frenchmans Hayday. Her dam won $100,000 2014 BFA Super Stakes Slot Race KASSIE MOWRY • Jungle Luck 2018F by Frenchmans Maximum × Jungle Val

by Dashing Val si 108 RITCHIE OLSEN / GARY HAAR • A Famous Fling 2016G by A Streak Of Fling × Miss Lucky Lucky, si 93 $90,000 LTE, by Dash Ta Fame BILL KENNEDY • Famous Dashing Rose 2017F by Furyofthewind si 96 × Jolie Fame by Jet Black Patriot si 110, sire of race earners of over $11.8 million ZACK & AMBER WEST • Tfour Love Ta Fire 2017F by Fire Water Flit × Gateway Ta Love by Dash Ta Fame. Gateway is dam to 2× NFR Qualifier and Pendleton Champ TKW Bullys Famous Fox $400,000 LTE FOUR TAYLORS RANCH

• JL Vegas Showgirl 2016F by French Streaktovegas × JL Sienna by Dash Ta Fame. Dam is a full-sister to JL Seraphina— American Semi Finals Qualifier KYLE EDWARDS & SUE SMITH

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2018 Sales Analysis and Forecast Price Range for Publically Auctioned Prospects by 2018 Equi-Stat Leading Sires Sire

Dash Ta Fame Frenchmans Guy Jl Dash Ta Heaven PC Frenchmans Hayday Darkelly Eddie Stinson Blazin Jetolena Frenchmans Fabulous Firewaterontherocks A Streak Of Fling A Smooth Guy Born Ta Be Famous Jl Sirocco Winners Version Ivory James Prime Talent Bug In My Frosty Fire Water Flit PyC Paint your Wagon Chicados Cash Oh Whatta Boy

High

Low

$170,000 $104,000 $26,000 $17,000 $15,000 $22,000 $84,000 $22,000 $15,000 $70,000 $98,000 $13,000 $25,000 $8,500 $51,000 $24,000 $9,000 $40,000 $19,000 $15,000 $8,000

$15,000 $9,000 $6,500 $12,000 $14,000 $5,000 $7,700 $7,500 $12,000 $5,000 $15,000 $8,500 $11,000 $4,000 $7,500 $3,500 $4,000 $20,000 $16,500 $3,200 $5,000

strong price, yet all the while avoiding the scrutiny of a market that may believe an exceptional riding colt has had too much too soon. Yearlings are even more tricky, since they’re often in an awkward, uneven growth stage.

Genetics more than anything carry prices at the early sales, as was the case with Jud Little’s annual production sale.

Little moved his sale to April and had stronger prices. Although many of the 2-year-olds and some of the 3-year-olds had yet to be started under saddle, buyers were willing to pay for genetics that have made Little Equi-Stat’s leading breeder of the past several decades.

The August sales will be ones to watch in 2019. The month kicks off with the Fulton Family Performance Horse and Production Sale on August 9 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Copper Spring Ranch Sale follows on August 10 in Bozeman, Montana. The Breeders Dynasty Sale in Isabel, South Dakota, wraps up the month on August 23. Notably absent is the

Myers’ juggernaut since they will be selling private treaty this year.

The fall will also be a busy month for buyers. New this fall is the inaugural Pink Buckle Sale on October 11 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The sale will feature 100 Pink Buckle prospects and mares bred to enrolled stallions. The Triangle Fall Sale from October 25–26 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, will have its Barrel Classic Session, featuring yearlings eligible for the John Read Foster Challenge. The fall sale run concludes with the BFA’s Select Sale, produced by Western Heritage, on November 21 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and the Better Barrel Races Oklahoma City Futurity Sale on December 14.

Buyer’s Guide

With so many upcoming sales, there are deals for buyers to find. Horses to keep an eye out for include offspring of sons of proven sires, offspring of stallions “in the valley” and up-and-coming programs.

Typically, yearlings and 2-year-olds by

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sons of leading sires are the more affordable buy, often in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. Stallions that didn’t compete themselves that are full siblings to leading sires or proven competitors are typically cheaper than their proven siring or performing counterparts.

“In the valley” offspring are also often good buys. Prices are typically highest when a performing stallion is still competing or just ended his competitive career.

The first foal crop is a hot item because of the stallion’s notoriety. However, when a stallion steps out of the performance spotlight, there’s a lag time before his first foals compete. This is often referred to as the “valley”—the drop between the hype of a great performance career and the wait to see if he will sire colts that win. The catch is that buyers are taking a risk because no one yet knows if the winning genetics will hold true.

Other solid deals can be found with up-and-coming programs. Young stallions and newer breeding programs often put

Price for 2018 Equi-Stat Leading Sires with Only One Seller at Public Auction Sire

The Goodbye lane Tres Seis Judge Cash Silk By Design Designer Red Shawne Bug leo Woodbridge Chasin Firewater Streaking Ta Fame lions Share Of Fame Valiant Hero Epic leader Alive N Firen Traffic Guy

Price

Prospect Age

$27,000 $22,000 $65,000 $7,250 $13,000 $15,500 $15,000 $40,000 $5,500 $20,000 $7,000 $25,000 $7,500 $5,000

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their prospects in auctions to get them before the public. The ones that have valued added—superior sales preparation and training—will cost more. It’s worth mentioning to buyers who didn’t get these particular horses purchased in the ring to go and visit with the consignors. Many are willing to work a deal for the right home that will help prove their programs.

About This Article

The information contained in this sales review was tabulated from publicly posted full sale results. The top sellers were based on sales confirmed by transfers within breed associations. The listed buyer is who the horse transferred to on the sale date and may not reflect who signed the ticket at the sale and appeared in the sale results. Horses with pending transfers— typically due to AQHA waiting on membership payment—were considered sold.

Sales used in this article include the Fulton Performance Horse and Production Sale, the Myers Performance Horse Prospect Sale, the Copper Spring Ranch Production Sale, the Jud Little Ranch Production Sale, Barrel Futurities of America World Championship Futurity Select Sale, the Lance Graves International Sale, Kinder Cup Sale and Breeders Dynasty.

Tanya Randall is a veteran contributor based out of Texas. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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Special Feature

Why is Riding Not Enough?

A barrel racer’s beginning guide to fitness.

By Carley Greenawalt PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT Photos by Kellie Colleen Photography

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OW DO WE DEFINE AN ATHLETE? According to Merriam-Webster, an athlete is “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility or stamina.” They also define the word athlete as “an animal (such as a horse or a dog) that competes in races or other sporting events or has qualities (such as stamina and agility) suggestive of a human athlete.” There is no question in the barrel racing world that our horses are viewed as athletes. To be at the top of their game, we make sure they are in top condition by managing their fitness, nutrition and supplements. However, the horses are not the only athletes traveling down the alleyway during a competition. Consider your role as an athlete as integral to a winning equation.

The critical elements of riding from a fitness standpoint include strength, stabilization, stamina, balance, flexibility and aerobic capacity. You could say the same about several other sports including basketball, football, track and field; yet you don’t see many riders doing any “offfield” training like athletes in other sports.

Why? Most riders will tell you the reason is they get enough exercise from riding

and doing barn chores. They assume this type of sport-specific training is the only way to make them better riders. Yes, becoming a better rider does require time in the saddle and good riding instruction; however, if we look at the research in sports science, we see that using only sport-specific training can result in injury.

If we relate fitness back to our horses, in order for them to be prepared to com-

pete, we are not just going to run them through the barrel pattern several times.

In addition to their pattern work, we have them do conditioning and drills that are close to, but not always directly related to, running the pattern. When it comes to race day, all of their conditioning pays off as we make a winning run. As riders, we should be preparing for race day similar to our horses—that is to say we should be doing strength and flexibility training outside of riding. When we only use riding as our fitness, we often develop patterns of weakness and decreased flexibility throughout the body.

As barrel racers, we know a good run is all about great communication between horse and rider. Good riding involves using the pelvis and core. A weak core results in increased absorption of force in the rider’s spine, a decreased ability to transfer motion between the two bodies and often leads to low back pain in riders and even their equine partners. Lack of upper back strength can lead to the rider being thrown forward in the turn, making it harder for the horse to maintain its balance.

So as riders, what should we be doing outside of riding in order to improve our athletic preparedness for race day?

Each rider is an individual, and not all exercise programs are suited for all riders.

However, we do see some common faults among riders including core and hip weakness, upper and lower back muscle weakness and tightness in the hip flexors and adductors of the leg. Muscle strength and flexibility is extremely important for skeletal system support. Past the age of 30, we lose approximately 3-5 percent of muscle mass per decade. If we do nothing to combat that muscle loss, the result is weakness and less functional ability to complete activities we love, including riding.

The good news is there are several exercises outlined here that we can do to not only prevent muscle loss, but also improve our riding skills and help our horses perform at their best.

Please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.

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Develop Core Strength

For core strength, one great exercise is the pall-off press on an unstable surface. This exercise is great for improving core stability on an unstable surface. It helps our pelvis and spine resist rotational forces throughout the run.

1. Attach a resistance band to a stable surface.

2. Step to the side until there is resistance in the band.

3. Sit back into a squat position as if you were going to sit in a chair (this should be similar to sitting in a saddle).

4. Bring your belly button in toward your spine and squeeze your glutes together to create a neutral spine.

5. Start with your hands at your chest and press the band forward. Then return the band toward your chest (much like you are passing and catching a basketball).

6. Resist the band trying to pull your body into rotation.

7. Complete two sets of 12-15 reps on each side three times per week.

8. To make the exercise harder, you can place a kettle bell on the resistance band or stand on an unstable surface, such as a Bosu ball.

Improve Posterior Chain Strength

Posterior chain—the hamstrings and the muscles in your back— strength is extremely important for preventing forward tipping in the saddle during the turn as we move quickly between acceleration and deceleration. Full extension on a stability ball is a great exercise for full body extension while also utilizing an unstable surface.

1. Begin with your feet against a wall and the stability ball underneath your pelvis. Arms can be extended over your head or by your side.

2. Tilt your pelvis into the ball and maintain that neutral spine as you press away from the wall with your legs.

3. Make sure not to arch your back and keep your shoulders relaxed.

4. Complete three sets of 12-15 reps three times per week.

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Special Feature Side Planks for Core and Hips

Side planks help work on not only core strength but hip strength as well.

Specifically, this exercise will help train the obliques and hip abductors, which allow for better communication between horse and rider. Horses have a tendency to listen to a rider’s weight and torso direction. Riders with strong hips and obliques will be better at stabilizing between the hips and the shoulder, which in turn leads to better communication with the horse.

1. Begin by lying on your side with your forearm on the ground and elbow directly under the shoulder. Your legs should be straight.

2. Lift the hips up off the ground and hold your body in a straight line.

3. Be careful not to allow the hips to tilt forward or backward.

4. Hold 30 seconds if you are able, repeat three times on each side, perform three times per week.

5. If this exercise is too difficult, bend the knees instead of having the legs straight.

Stretch Your Hip Flexors

Lack of flexibility in the hip flexors is very common in riders, since we spend so much time in the saddle. Tight hip flexors can pull on the low back, creating too much of an arch and can lead to low back pain in riders. Tight hip flexors also make it very difficult to maintain a neutral spine, which is the most advantageous position for riding.

1. Begin in the kneeling lunge position.

2. Lean your body forward while squeezing your glute; you should feel a stretch in the front of your hip.

3. You can also use a broom handle to push down into the ground, which will help prevent compensation and improve your stretch.

4. Be careful not to arch your back as this will allow you to escape the stretch.

5. Hold 30 seconds, repeat four times on each side, complete daily.

Build Upper Back Strength

Upper back muscular strength is very important for the same reason as posterior chain development. Strengthening the upper back musculature will also help to improve posture and decrease shoulder and neck tension.

1. Begin in a walk stance position with one hand on a stable surface and the other holding a kettle bell. The foot that is behind should be on the same side as the kettle bell.

2. Lean your torso over and pull your belly button into your spine.

3. Pull your shoulder blade into your back and bring your elbow toward your side.

4. Return the kettle bell to the starting position.

5. Complete three sets of 12-15 reps on each side three times per week.

For additional information on personalized exercise programs, you can contact Carley Greenawalt at cgreenawalt@performphysiopt.com. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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REDDY TO CHARM JL JL 2014 stallion by Red × BF Silver Charm, Takin On The Cash

2019 CLASSIC EQUINE 1D FUTURITY CHAMPION, QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA

Reddy is the perfect outcross for Quarter Horse mares. His sire, Thoroughbred sprinter Red, earned $469,399 racing and has TB progeny earners of $1,897,656 and QH progeny earners of $2,355,202. Red’s top barrel racing money earner is Xtrared, a 2-time NFR qualifier and Ram National Circuit Finalist earning $458,211 with Christina Richman. His dam, BF Silver Charm (ROM racing), was out of Missy Yupon—dam of BF Shenanigan, a top barrel futurity colt with EquiStat earnings of $134,026. Her sire, Takin On The Cash (SI 109) , has barrel progeny with $468,185 EquiStat earnings. BF Silver Charm’s 7 foals have barrel earnings of $190,000+, thanks now in part to Reddy.

JL REDDY TO CHARM ADDS $3335 TO HIS FUTURITY EARNINGS AT CSR, NOW OVER $30,000+ After returning from Arizona and then spending time in the breeding shed all spring Reddy is back to barrel racing.

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Name: Pending Sire: First Moon Medley Dam: LoisLuvsFirefighters

by Ima Firefighter Owner/Breeder: Walz Performance Horses, LLC

N ame: “Maybe” DOB: 5/2/19 filly Sire: Traffic Guy D am: Fishin For A Prize by First Prize Perry Owner/Breeder: Dana Yecker

N ame: PFF Gotta Be First (pending, bay filly) DOB: 3/31/19 S ire: Perks Firewater Flit D am: Flashing First Off by First To Shine N ame: Pending (black filly) D OB: 3/24/19 Sire: Forever Here D am: MC Go Tothe Moon by DMNV Mountable O wner/Breeder: Chelsea and Calvin Kroes of Loveland, Oklahoma

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Left: KnockNYourSocksOff (pending), “Elvis” DOB: 2/7/19 colt Right: Putta Sock In It (pending), “Elmer” DOB: 2/28/19 colt Sire: BHR Frenchies Socks Dam: Story Tellen Daisy by The Money Doctor Owner/Breeder: Joel Henning

Name: Pending DOB: 4/18/19 Sire: Perks Firewater Flit Dam: Mak Flyer by Freedom Flyer Owner/Breeder: Chelsea and Calvin Kroes of Loveland, Oklahoma

Name: “Streaker” DOB: 2/9/19 colt Sire: Sheriff Of Blackburn Dam: Flash Em Hooters by SF Royal Quick Flash Owner/Breeder: Double M Performance Horses

Name: Pending DOB: 4/5/19 colt Sire: Jets Last Payday Dam: Rare Heart by Rare Form Owner/Breeder: Randy and Rae Lynn Olson of Altoona, Kansas

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Name: “Ticket” DOB: 4/18/19 colt Sire: Traffic Guy Dam: No Two D For Me by Bully Bullion Owner/Breeder: LaVerne Fein, Racing L Ranch, Inc.

Name: “Nellie” DOB: 4/9/19 filly Sire: Memories In Stone Dam: Ohs Bit Busy by A Bit Black Owner/Breeder: Pam Rutgers

Name: Pending 2019 filly pictured at 14 days Sire: CR Rode Ta Fame Dam: Print Of A Princess by Triple Scott Print Owner: Danny Beck

Name: “Grace” DOB: 4/22/19 filly Sire: PC Frenchmans Hayday Dam: Double Top Stop by Nonstop Drifter Owner/Breeder: C.J. Jackson

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Name: Pending DOB: 4/25/19 filly Sire: Impecably Bred Dam: Leos Dusty Fantasy by Leos Dusty Man Owner/Breeder: Dick and Barb Steele of Delta, Colorado

Name: One Last Love Story (pending), “Shade” DOB: 5/6/19 colt Sire: One Last Story Dam: Storme E Of Lover by Lazy S Demon Owner/Breeder: Mackenzie Robison

Name: “Scarlett” DOB: 2/5/19 filly Sire: Aint Seen Nothin Yet Dam: Smart Isabella by Smart Aristocrat Owner/Breeder: Jessica John of Weatherford, Texas

Name: Stay Gold (pending), “Oakley” DOB: 4/8/19 filly Sire: Issies Rocket Prince Dam: Mandys Abby by Leos Quiz Junior Owner/Breeder: Caleb Dotson

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N ame: Tellen About Rocky (pending), “Rocky” Born: 4/20/19 colt Sire: One Last Story D am: Go Little Rocker by Dr. Red Rock Owner/Breeder: Joel Henning

Name: Pending DOB: 3/26/19 colt Sire: One Last Story Dam: Lil Peppy Valentine by Major Sam Peppy Owner: Ken and Brandy White Breeder: Joel Henning

N ame: I’ll Bring Ya Flowers (pending), “Bruno” D OB: 4/30/19 colt S ire: One Last Story D am: Famous Corona by Southern Cartel O wner/Breeder: Joel Henning

Name: PFF Fast N Furious (pending) DOB: 3/14/19 colt Sire: Perks Firewater Flit Dam: Sweet Sweet Sister by Sweet First Down Owner/Breeder: Chelsea and Calvin Kroes of Loveland, Oklahoma Visit barrelhorsenews.com for more 2019 foal photos!

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VEGAS BOUND Article by Abigail Boatwright Photos by Boaz Elkes

Everything you need to know before you attend the Junior World Finals.

ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENTS FOR YOUTH COMPETITORS, the Junior World Finals—formerly known as the Junior National Finals Rodeo—is quite the experience. Much like National Finals Rodeo qualifiers competing during the same week, Junior World Finals riders also get to show off their talent under the bright lights of Las Vegas. Scheduled this year for December 10–14, in the Wrangler Rodeo Arena at Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Halls, the Junior World Finals is an unforgettable event designed to celebrate hard-working youth riders from around the country. If you’ve ever dreamed of competing at this event or are already qualified to go, we’ve got some tips to help you make the most of your trip.

Competitors travel from all over the country to vie for the Junior World Finals championship titles.

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History of the Event

In 2016, two-time Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion and five-time NFR qualifier Kelly Kaminski wanted to create a special event for youth riders as a way to give back to the sport.

Previously Kaminski taught clinics, was a teacher and produced barrel races, and she says this was an evolution in her life and career.

The organizers of what was originally called the Junior NFR were looking for a producer for the barrel race, and

the qualifiers increased to 11; and in 2018, there were 21, with a couple of international competitions. In 2019 there are 21 events around the country. Riders must place in the top two or three at a qualifying race or acquire points at qualifying races to qualify for the finals.

Kaminski says some riders haul many hours to get to a qualifier, and her organization is working to balance the number of events around the country with how many riders can compete at the facility.

The entry numbers are limited because

of the logistics of the Junior World Finals and facility. Each event, such as roping and steer wrestling has its own organization and qualifying competitions, and are held concurrently at the finals.

“We only have so much time and space, because we have to share the arena with the other events,” Kaminski said.

Riders at the qualifying events can enter as many times as they like, but they can only have one entry on one horse at the Junior World Finals. The qualifying races are 4D format, and age groups act as a side-pot for additional payouts. Once at the finals, riders are placed by fastest times.

The top 20 average times from each age group of the two rounds of semifinals in Las Vegas advance to the short go. The champion is based on the average of all three rounds combined.

What Makes it Different

The facilities are a bit different than your average rodeo. Stalls are off-premises from the arena, and Kaminski says competitors usually stay at Horseman’s Park nearby.

“It’s about 15 minutes from the Convention Center, and it’s pretty easy to get back and forth,” Kaminski said.

“The kids have to haul in and out, but Kaminski jumped at the chance. She carefully planned the barrels and poles portion of the event and how it would benefit the youth.

More than 700 riders compete in several age groups in eight events during the Junior World Finals. Each event is managed by a different organization. Barrel racing and pole bending are produced by Kaminski of KK Productions.

“My dream was to let kids feel special and experience what it’s like to be at the NFR,” Kaminski said. “It’s not your normal barrel race.”

Qualifying

The first year, there were six qualifier competitions. As the event grew, in 2017

Left to right, top to bottom: Riders compete in two semifinal rounds and a short go, with the fastest average winning.

More than 700 youth competitors head to the Wrangler Rodeo Arena at Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Halls for the Junior World Finals, held the same week as the NFR. The Junior World Finals is a great place for riders to experience the glitz of Vegas and the fun of a youth event.

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everybody [competing in Vegas] has to do that.”

The arena is on the cavernous second floor of the facility, but it is planned to be moved to a different wing of the convention center eventually. Kaminski says being up there is an adjustment at first.

“Once you’re there, you can feel that you’re in an earthquake-proof building,” Kaminski said. “You do feel the vibration when the horses run, but I think people worry about it more than the horses do.”

Trucks and trailers ascend the ramp in groups to unload, and riders can then warm up before they compete. The whole event follows a meticulously planned schedule to make sure everyone gets in and out in a timely manner, to respect the arena for other rodeo competitors.

“It’s all very carefully choreographed to make sure everything runs smoothly, because [the barrel racers] have to be out of there by 11 a.m. so that the steer wrestling kids coming in behind us can get started on time,” Kaminski said.

Riders do a lot more than compete while they’re at the event. They get to participate in autograph sessions and a back number ceremony—just like the real NFR competitors.

Prizes

One of the best perks of the Junior World Finals are the prizes. The 2018 event paid out $100,000 to barrel racers and pole

benders and more than $50,000 in prizes.

Kaminski says every kid who qualifies in barrels and poles gets a jacket. Other prizes include a Sooner horse trailer to the fastest average, saddles for the winners in each age group, Vintage Boho purses, Rockstar Custom Leather headstalls and tack sets, halters, Charlie 1 Horse hats and more.

“It’s a plethora of things,” Kaminski said. “Throughout the year, we try to think of things that would be fantastic prizes.”

Left to right, top to bottom: In 2019, there were 21 qualifying events around the country. Riders either qualify by placing in the top two or earn points, depending on the event.

The Junior World Finals, formerly known as the Junior NFR, has been running since 2016. Kelly Kaminski produces the barrel and pole events.

Riders are competing on the second floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center—requiring them to ascend ramps with trucks and trailers to get to the arena.

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If all of these logistics sound confusing, you’re not alone. That’s why Kaminski coordinates a dry run at the facility for parents and competitors, usually very early the Monday morning before the event begins. Riders can work through the schedule, ride in the arena for a few minutes and practice loading and unloading at the facility.

Kaminski also communicates with each parent and competitor so everyone knows where they are supposed to be and when. There’s a Facebook page for parents to network and plan their trips, and she says members will often post asking questions about the weather on a particular highway or if there’s a good stop in a specific area.

“They really get to help each other out that way,” Kaminski said. “We don’t leave you out in the cold and just expect you to show up.”

Top photo: Cash and great prizes are awarded to the winning riders at the Junior World Finals.

Below: Make the most of your time at the Junior World Finals by going to see other sights and activities in Vegas, like the NFR and Cowboy Christmas.

Competitor’s Experience Rayna Currin of Clements, California, qualified for the 2018 Junior NFR—now known as the Junior World Finals—by placing second in the 11 & Under at an event in Reno, Nevada.

While at the Junior NFR, she didn’t place—her horse Shoot Me Katy struggled with the ground in the first run and came back better in the second round—but she still had a great time at the event.

Rayna and her mother, Rayanne Currin, shared their time at the event.

BHN: What was the best part of the Junior NFR? Rayna: “I think the best part of the Junior NFR is when you’re walking into the alley, getting ready to run. I felt excited and nervous, but I was there, and I love the sport of barrel racing, so I was ready to run.”

BHN: What do you wish you’d known before you went?

Rayna: “I wish I knew how much you walk, talk and do things in Vegas. I would definitely take more vitamins and get better sleep so I don’t get sick like the last day of the 2018 Junior NFR.” BHN: Any advice for other kids wanting to go?

Rayna: “I would say get ready for a busy schedule and have fun.”

BHN: Rayanne, what was your experience like as a parent at the Junior NFR? Rayanne: “It was an amazing opportunity for Rayna to qualify and compete. It helped Rayna grow in her ability to handle pressure and take things that came her way in a very competitive environment.”

BHN: What was the best part of the event for you?

Rayanne: “Getting to watch my daughter compete on such a big stage. I was proud of how she handled the pressure and all the people. She’s somewhat shy, and I was suprised that she really enjoyed signing autographs.”

BHN: Any advice for readers who want to attend or compete?

Rayanne: “Be prepared for a busy schedule, and don’t get upset if things don’t go just right. As with all events of this magnitude, there are a lot of moving parts and people to please. Remember, it’s still just a barrel race—there will be another one.”

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Make the Most of Your Time

Beyond the prizes and the competition itself, participants have a great opportunity to get to know other competitors.

“You’re meeting people from all over the country, making new friends,” Kaminski said. “That’s what my goal is

for our sport—to bring hearts together.

Not just that we love our sport and we love our horses, but we can come together and find commonalities with barrel racers from other parts of the country. It’s been a really neat thing to do.”

There’s so much to do in Las Vegas during the Junior World Finals and the

More info your first stop for all things Junior World Finals is kkrunforvegas.com.

From there, you can find qualifying races, download the rules of the event and get more information about the rodeo.

NFR. Don’t miss checking out the sights and shopping while you’re there.

“NFR time in Vegas is really familyoriented—there’s all the shopping, all kinds of activities, plus the rodeo itself,” Kaminski said. “If you can come in a few days early, especially if you’re coming from really far away and have to let your horse settle after the drive, there’s lots to see and do.”

Abigail Boatwright is an award-winning journalist based out of Texas. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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WINNING WAYS

By Blanche Schaefer

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BEHIND EVERY CHAMPION BARREL RACER IS A PARENT OR MENTOR who’s been there every step of the way with sage words of wisdom, horsemanship lessons, help down the alleyway, a high-five after a winning run or a shoulder to cry on during inevitable failures.

Several champions with strong family ties shared their advice with Barrel Horse News for young riders and their parents to find success long after their youth rodeo years are over.

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Jennifer and Jordan Driver

Advice for Kids “Just take it all in. It’s fun, you’re going to have the days where it’s not good, but you’re always going to have the love and support of your family, and you need to take advantage of that, because if you go out and pro rodeo someday, they may not come with you. It’s fun to have your mom here right now, or your dad right now, to support you as you go along.” –Jordan JENNIFER DRIVER

Advice for Parents “Enjoy the ride. We all want to win, but we don’t have them here forever. We get so caught up in our kids, we know what their abilities are, we know they can go out and win, we practice and practice, and when something goes wrong, as parents we get frustrated. Especially now that Jordan and I do it together, I go out there and make the same mistakes, and it’s woken me up that you don’t need to be so hard on your kids. At the end of the day we’ve got to hug our kids and hug our family and be blessed that we’re able to do this Jennifer Driver says although together. Let our kids she and Jordan are most know we’re proud of noticed in the arena, husband and father Dane is the backthem, win, lose or draw. bone of the Driver family and Instead of pointing out a huge part of the motherJordan’s mistakes when daughter team’s success. she comes out of the arena, we focused more on what she did right. The one thing I would tell parents is step back and enjoy it, praise your kids for the good things and they’ll want to continue to do it.” –Jennifer

KENNETH SPRINGER

Hometown: Garden City, Texas Accomplishments: Jennifer is a two-time American Quarter Horse Association World Champion Amateur Pole Bender, and her 16-yearold daughter Jordan is a two-time AQHA Youth World Champion Barrel Racer. The pair has qualified multiple times to RFD-TV’s The American Semifinals in barrels, and in 2019 both qualified in breakaway roping.

Nellie Miller

Nellie Miller and her father, Sam Williams, with her 2017 world champion barrel horse and WPRA/AQHA Horse With the Most Heart, Rafter W Minnie Reba, whom Sam raised and trained.

Hometown: Cottonwood, California Accomplishments: Nellie is a three-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, the 2017 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Barrel Racer and multiple pro rodeo champion—all accomplished riding horses raised and trained by her father, Sam Williams.

Advice for Kids “I think kids are hard on themselves. I wish kids knew there was a long time to rodeo, besides just in junior high and high school. There’s always another level to reach up to and strive for, and it’s not necessarily over at the high school level.”

Advice for Parents “Less is more in my opinion. It’s good to expose kids to different things, like sports or other activities, to figure out what they like and what they’re good at. Once they figure out what they want to do, let them go toward that instead of confusing it with things they’re not really into.

“My dad was big on horsemanship. He taught me how to ride before he ever taught me how to barrel race. That’s important for kids to have a good foundation. He taught me how to be a competitor and how to be a loser. Parents can get wrapped up in winning and losing, and he believed more in just have a good time, make things happen. If you win, great, if not, go on to the next one. It’s important to keep your head on straight. Kids are there to have fun, so keep it fun instead of ruining it for them.”

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Leslie Kinsel Hometown: Cotulla, Texas Accomplishments: Leslie Kinsel grew up competing in a variety of events through her local 4-H club. She developed her love of barrel racing in her teenage years, working as an apprentice for Stanley and Wanda Bush and serving as Miss Rodeo Texas in 1980. Leslie has since trained a string of successful horses throughout her life, most notably having a hand in her daughter Hailey Kinsel’s world champion DM Sissy Hayday.

Advice for Kids “Have fun first. Second, be serious about caring for your horse. Be responsible about their needs, put them first—feed, water, grazing, get the horse out of the stall multiple times a day. Have fun but be organized about it—here’s my time for fun, here’s my time for my horse, here’s my time to practice whatever my skill is, whether it’s tying a goat or another event. Enjoy it daily. Have some goals, but make them very achievable goals so you’re not frustrated. Be the best you can be that day.

“With Hailey, I emphasized doing it the correct way. There’s not always a single correct way, but always strive to do the best you can with what you’ve been given and to pursue excellence. What worked for one horse is not the same thing you’re going to do with every horse, every day, every year. There’s adaptability, but always pursue the excellence of it. Early on, I emphasized correct pattern and placement—hands, feet, and seat—and never speed. Do it quietly and well, strive for consistency, and speed will come.”

Advice for Parents “If your child wants to grow and learn, help them get with the right people.

Even if it’s a job where they go work, even if it’s a volunteer job where they work without pay, if they’re serious about wanting that experience, they’re willing to make the sacrifices, too. The parents shouldn’t just make pocketbook sacrifices. That would be my largest tip

to parents—encourage your child to seek help and make sacrifices. I was a 4-H volunteer leader because I sought out kids I could help. Look to those sources, the local 4-H clubs, the youth rodeo association. There are people with knowledge, talent, skills and experience in every community. Maybe they aren’t a world champion, maybe they haven’t been to the NFR, but if they know more than you, you can learn from them.

Don’t try to learn from too many different people because there are so many different styles—be consistent in sticking to one style that works for you.

“Many, many times I had the ability to counsel the younger parents coming up behind, because Hailey had success early on. I reminded them that they didn’t know us back when she was 6, 9 or 12 and still riding the 25-second pole horse.

It’s what I believed was important—safety first, never putting her on more horse than was safe and never putting her on

The Kinsel family celebrates Hailey’s world championship at the 2018 National Finals Rodeo. Hailey’s mother Leslie (center left) played a monumental role throughout Hailey’s development as a horsewoman and trainer, and the two continue to train together and compete alongside each other.

too much horse. I always wanted to challenge her, but never sacrifice control for the win. The win for me was that my child came back out of the arena safe.

Let rodeo be part of the development of character. They’re not all going to be professional rodeo athletes, but they can all be better people because of their experience. This is just a sport. It’s supposed to be fun. Sports should be a part of the whole development of a well-rounded child—emphasize academics, music, character-building activities, and sports are part of that.”

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Special Youth Section Sherry Cervi Hometown: Marana, Arizona Accomplishments: Sherry Cervi is a four-time WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer, 19-time NFR qualifier and $3 million Hall of Fame cowgirl. She’s accomplished much of her success aboard home-raised and –trained horses from her family’s breeding program Potter Ranch, headed by her parents Mel and Wendy Potter.

Advice for Kids “Learn good horsemanship so that when you get older you have something to fall back on, because you have a good foundation. Youth events are so competitive, and I see at some of my youth events kids put a lot of pressure on themselves, and if it doesn’t go well they may take out some frustration on their horse. The older you get, you learn there is going to be another event, and it’s not always your horse’s fault—you may have to change yourself and be better. Being more aware of that will help you.

“I also see a lot of kids who don’t have as much time to ride, because they’re in other sports and activities in school, so get somebody to help you and have a really good mentor so you don’t start bad habits and have to work out of them when you’re older.

It’s important to ride with somebody who can help you get a really good foundation as a kid.”

KENNETH SPRINGER

Advice for Parents “Because it’s so competitive, so much pressure is put on those kids. Parents can help their kids learn from their run and move forward and not be so upset if it doesn’t go exactly how they want it to—make it a positive experience so they learn from it. My parents were very influential in my career, and I’d go and ride with different people when I was younger, different styles, and I’m really appreciative of that because they put me with good hands, different styles to where I could take something from everybody.

Everyone is really busy, and if the parents didn’t come from a horse background or rodeo background, that’s okay, but don’t be afraid to let your kids learn from people who have been there and done it.

Sherry Cervi says the values her parents instilled in her as a child, both inside and outside the arena, continue to positively impact her career.

She is pictured with her parents, Mel and Wendy Potter.

“If your kids are involved in other sports or activities, [encourage them] even to go ride their horse—just put your kids on the horses. Even just exercising, doesn’t necessarily have to be competing or working the barrels, but the more you can be on a horse’s back, the more you’re going to learn.”

Blanche Schaefer is associate editor of Barrel Horse News. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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Better Barrel Races World Finals EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Roc’ing It Mark Bugni and JL Twisted Roc win it all at the Better Barrel Races World Finals from April 24–28 in Oklahoma City.

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It’s a beautiful thing when every element of horse-and-rider partnership comes together with perfect timing when the stakes are high. On a sunny afternoon April 28 during the final goround, Mark Bugni aimed JL Twisted Roc down the storied alley in the Jim Norick Coliseum at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds for their last run of the Better Barrel Races World Finals.

“It was so amazing—he ran in as fast as I’ve ever ran to the first barrel, but I knew after the times that were run and the people we were running against, who are some of the best in the world, I was going to have to sizzle something,” the Okemah, Oklahoma, horse trainer said. “It was a do-or-die situation, so I let him haul in there as fast as he wanted to go and he hit his targets perfectly.”

They crossed the timer’s line in 15.165, narrowly defeating reserve champions Randee Prindle and Red Man Jones’ 15.174. “Elroy’s” incredible run earned Bugni the championship paycheck for $10,089.

“It was thrilling—as clean, fast and focused as I could have ever asked him to be,” Bugni said.

Elroy has been under Bugni’s tack since the trainer bought him as a 2-yearold from breeder Jill Lane. Now a

proven 1D mount with more than $70,000 earned during his futurity year in 2018, Bugni says the 5-yearold gelding is really coming into his own this year.

“He’s getting more serious, stronger about it, more seasoned, he’s not looking around as much, and he’s getting a whole lot more fun,” Bugni said.

Elroy’s increasing consistency and highest-caliber speed was on display in Oklahoma City, as he also defeated 1,670 entries to win Race Two in 15.301 for $4,148.

“In the first qualifying round, I used a different bit on him, which he wasn’t real happy about. He smoked the first barrel but on the second he hung off away from my hand so he bowed really hard to the third barrel. He still held on for a small check at 27th out of 1,668 contestants,” Bugni said. “We did a bit change, which is the same one I ran him in [for the short round], a JD Morrow bit, and went to Barn 6 [for Race Two] and went to business. He had a bit of a gap on the first barrel, but nothing major, and then he was fast and clean and focused.”

Though Elroy is for sale, Bugni says he is in no rush to usher the gelding out of his barn and will continue to ride him toward more big accomplishments until he is sold.

“I’ve got a lot of goals this year—I want to make it to the finals of a few big associations that have come up.

Goal No. 1 was accomplished [at the BBR], because the BBR World Finals winner gets a qualification to RFD-

Mark Bugni of Okemah, Oklahoma, and JL Twisted Roc topped the BBR World Finals with a short-round time of 15.165, worth $10,089. The duo also won Race Two with a 15.301 for $4,148.

TV’s The American Semifinals,” Bugni said. “He’s got a lot of quirks outside the arena—always runs barrels, always serious about it inside the pen—so he’s a top-notch horse from top to bottom, but I’m happy to keep him. His quirks are going to take the right personality to go with him, and I’m not going to sell him to just anybody.”

Bugni thanked Kimmi Byler with horseswim.com, Outlaw Equine, OxyGen and Animal Element, in addition to his circle of friends and supporters.

“Those are the main people who take care of me, along with my partner Rick McIntosh who’s always there for me, and my friend Twila who comes

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Briggs, Texas, breeder and trainer Lisa Nicholas and Stoli My Guy smoked a 15.196 to win Race One for $4,148.

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Jordon Briggs of Chilton, Texas, rode One First Class lady to the top of the BBR World Finals Futurity with an average of 31.202, worth $3,245, thanks to go-round times of 15.848 and 15.354 for fourth and first, respectively.

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For the second consecutive year, Busby Quarter Horses-bred talents dominated the BBR World Finals Futurity. Jordon Briggs and One First Class Lady earned the championship in 2019, following Pete Oen’s title in 2018 aboard Perksof Being Famous. Both mares are out of daughters of the Busbys’ blue-hen producer and cornerstone broodmare Lady Perks. Briggs also won the BBR Breeders Futurity and finished third in the open futurity aboard Busby-bred gelding Famous Lil Jet, a full sibling in blood to One First Class Lady, who’s also out of a Lady Perks daughter.

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Jolene Montgomery bought her from the Busbys and put her up for sale as a 3-year-old. I was six months pregnant when I went to go try her, so I loped her around in a few circles and said, ‘OK, I want her.’”

The BBR World Finals Futurity Champion “Lola” started the week strong with Briggs, running a 15.848 for fourth in the first round and $1,391. The 4-year-old hit another gear in the second go, clocking the fastest time of the futurity with a 15.354 to win the round for $2,433. Briggs’ average of 31.202 on Lola topped the field for $3,245.

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“Both of my horses were solid—no hit barrels. They were on top of their game,” Briggs said. “Lola had a really smooth run to win fourth in the first round. [In the second round], she had one of those runs that as a trainer you always know they can make that run. It was just a picture-perfect, smooth, fast run to sew up the futurity average.”

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In addition to being a winner, Briggs values the mare’s sound mind and gentle nature outside the pen.

“She is the sweetest horse in the world. She is super gentle—my husband’s 80-year-old grandmother rode her. She’s the first horse my 9-monthold daughter has ridden,” Briggs said.

“She’s the best minded, she doesn’t care about anything, but she does get excited and strong and loves to run barrels.”

Left to right, top to bottom: Kylie Weast of Comanche, Oklahoma, clinched the second round of the BBR Futurity aboard Red Ronda (2015 mare, PC Frosty Bid x Diva In Red x On The Money Red) with a 15.523 for $2,433. The duo also finished reserve overall with an average of 31.623 for $2,781.

Jessica Wykert of Grant, Nebraska, topped an exciting 1D Invitational Shootout aboard Cinchy Frenchman (RNJ Heckofafrenchman x Zipped N Ginger Docs x Zippo Double Snap), clocking a 15.334 for $3,150.

Pilot Point, Texas, teen Dally Parker won the BBR World Finals 2D Championship and $8,407 with a 15.667 aboard Leaving Hot Memories, a 2009 mare by Leaving Memories and out of HBD Hot Tee Tot Tee by Handle Bar Doc. Dalhart, Texas, resident Ashley Watson rode First Down Hooter (2006 gelding, Title Contender x Born To Hoot x Count Giacomo) to a 16.184 to win the 3D championship for $6,726.

Trimessinwithme, a 2002 gelding by Parson Williams and out of Catastrifi by Bar No Lynx, posted a 16.674 to earn the 4D world title and $5,044 for Shalonda Miller of Mansfield, Missouri.

BK Wilkins-Lovelace and “Flash” ran a 17.199 to win the 5D and take home $3,363 to Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

Blanche Schaefer is associate editor of Barrel Horse News. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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Rolling Records Record runs net championship titles at the 42nd Annual Old Fort Days Futurity and Derby.

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FINALS NIGHT AT THE OLD FORT DAYS FUTURITY AND DERBY WAS ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS WITH NOT ONE, BUT TWO, 18-YEAR-OLD RECORDS FALLING. Alona James of Ada, Oklahoma, and her 4-year-old mare Mystery In The Winds turned in a 16.337 to win the $47,913 futurity championship. Carissa Shearer and SX Frenchmans Vanila were the previous record holders with a 16.358.

“I had a really blessed week and weekend,” James said. “I’m very thankful for all the congratulations and help and support of my family and friends. I look forward to going back next year.”

In the Derby, Jolene Montgomery of Purdon, Texas, and Busby Quarter Horses’ 5-year-old Jets Heart N Soul claimed the $22,742 championship with a 16.250, which bested Martha Wright and Fame Fox Kirk’s record time of 16.283.

“You don’t get many runs like that in a lifetime,” Montgomery said. “I always think why? Why do they do it like that?

Great horses know when it’s important, and they find an extra gear. You can’t make them do that. That’s just them.

It’s just insane what he can do. You can’t train that into them. You can’t ride through it. When they’re making a run like that you just hang on for dear life.”

The 42nd annual event from May 13–18 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, drew 1,333 total entries and awarded $368,545. The futurity, which is open to 4-year-olds only, drew 369 entries for a payout of $244,563. The derby, which is open to 5- and 6-year-olds that were paid into a previous Old Fort Days Futurity, had 164 entries for a $78,294 purse.

The 4D consolation for horses that didn’t make the 40-head futurity finals or 20-head derby finals drew 164 takers for a purse of $23,180. The top five futurity and top five derby horses from the consolation also advanced to their respective finals—a feature which debuted in 2018.

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Alona James, who is pushing nearly $800,000 in barrel racing earnings according to Equi-Stat, has a lot of history with the Old Fort Days Futurity. She was only 3 years old old when her parents Frank James and Kathy James-Hamm took her to her first.

“I remember when it wasn’t covered,” James said, who ran in her first Old Fort Days on her father’s horse in the mid-90s as a child. “I can remember sitting in the stands watching Dale Youree, Martha Wright, Betty Roper, the Greens—it’s a tradition over there. It’s nice that people have stepped up to keep it going so we can all live our dreams barrel racing.”

James followed her parents into the horse training business. She started going to more futurities when she moved with her mother to Tennessee

Mystery In The Winds, owned and ridden by Alona James, set a new futurity record of 16.337 to win the Old Fort Days Futurity.

Alona James earned $47,913 for the 42nd Annual Old Fort Days Futurity Championship.

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42nd Annual Old Fort Days Futurity and graduated high school. From there, she went to work for longtime family friend Rex Nelson in North Carolina. It was Nelson’s horse Pals Deck Bug that kickstarted her career.

In the early 2000s, James was a force to be reckoned with at the Old Fort Days Futurity. She won reserve with Lisas Little Rocket in 2002 and Sadie Go Seekum in 2003. She won it in 2005 with Moon Light Martha, the mare that recently produced the all-time highest-selling 2-year-old barrel prospect when her Dash Ta Fame son DTF Time Traveler sold for $170,000 at the 2018 Copper Spring Ranch Sale.

She took a brief hiatus to train racehorses with her boyfriend Eddie Willis, a perennial leading trainer at Remington Park in Oklahoma City. She’d even picked the Streak N Dash mare, The Dashing Attitude, out of the Heritage Place Sale that went to the track to

earn more than $122,000. A few years ago, James went back to training barrel horses full time.

“I went to the racetrack to help my boyfriend and just take a break,” James said. “I do have some [horses] running that I raised out of my one broodmare.

For the past couple years I’ve been

Left: Dashing Canelo (Dash Ta Fame x Streakin Sider x Streakin Six), owned and ridden by Kassie Mowry, won the Old Fort Days Futurity Reserve Championship.

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James’ racetrack connections provided her three Old Fort Days finalists this year. Her derby finalist Sassy Tres was purchased at the Ruidoso Select Sale as a yearling. Her futurity champion was found in Willis’ race barn, and her third finalist On Goin Senator belongs to Wooten Racing.

On finals night James was the first runner, having qualified for the derby finals with Sassy Tres through the consolation, which she almost didn’t enter.

“The first run [in the derby time trials], she was making a really nice run and she stepped off the third barrel for

some reason,” James said. “That’s not her normal thing. I was like, ‘Do I enter her back in the consolation or not?’ I haven’t really run her two times in a row like that. My mom and I joked on the phone that ‘Sassy’ just doesn’t want to make the finals at Fort Smith. She’s been just out her futurity year and just out last year. I didn’t run her back last year because it was so hot. I decided to run her back in the consolation and she made a really, really nice run and that’s what got me back.”

They were the fifth, and final, qualifier through the consolation option and luckily got top of the ground for the finals.

“My finals run was smooth,” James

Jets Heart N Soul, owned by Busby Quarter Horses and ridden by Jolene Montgomery, topped the Old Fort Days Derby in a record time of 16.250.

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said. “It was pretty much flawless. She was just on her game. She was serious about it. It was a very fun run and ride.”

Their 16.324 ended up third in the derby, earning $6,823 for the 6-year-old daughter of Tres Seis out of the Corona Cartel daughter Sassy Corona.

James was out much deeper in the futurity finals with the sixth- and 12thfastest qualifiers. Mystery In The Winds qualified with a 16.624 and On Goin Senator clocked a 16.786.

“In the time trials Thursday, [Mystery In The Winds] made a really good run,” James said. “I got past my first barrel, but I know she’s fast. I have learned—she has taught me—never give up, even if you have a little bobble, because I know how fast she is. I kept hustling even though I got past my first barrel some. I was so shocked at her time in a way and excited at the same time. ‘Jersey’ ran a 16.6 and that made the whole day good. I was No. 17 so I was early. When you run a 16.6, you know you’re going to make it back.

It was exciting to know I had one making it back.”

The only hiccup was having her two futurity horses just six runs apart in the finals, with On Goin Senator running first. Unfortunately, the full brother to 2017 LG Pro Classic slot race consolation champion Famous Senator (Louisiana Senator x Blame It On Fame x Dash Ta Fame) tipped the second barrel to finish 37th for $1,797.

“I had to run back there and get straight on Jersey,” James said. “I was bummed because I tipped a barrel.

I went in there thinking of having a smooth clean run and we’re going to get a decent check. I wasn’t thinking about trying to win it or anything.”

Their 16.335 ended up being the fastest futurity run ever.

“I knew it was going to be fast, but I didn’t know I was running a [16.3],” James exclaimed. “She’s deceiving because she’s so smooth. Sometimes I’m not sure how fast she’s going. It’s hard to gauge her. It was pretty exciting when I looked up at the timer when I was running out the gate.”

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“I slowed her down a little running to the first, and she got her first barrel really nice,” James said. “I almost set her too soon at the second barrel, but she forgave me and let it work. I probably could have ridden her up into the pocket more on the second and third. It was a good run, but it wasn’t flawless like my derby run. She’s only 4. She’s still learning, and I’m still learning where to place her and everything.”

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“I remember the exact spot he was born,” Brock, Texas, breeder Andrea Busby said. “I felt like he was destined for greatness. It wasn’t just because what his papers said. He was just different. It was up to us to manage him well.”

That management started with sending Jets Heart N Soul to Brice

Jets Heart N Soul’s Old Fort Days Derby Championship paid $22,742.

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42nd Annual Old Fort Days Futurity Winning Bloodlines The 42nd Annual Old Fort Days Futurity Champion Mystery In The Winds was bred for the track by Earnest Sumner. However, she had numerous connections to the barrel racing arena, including an Old Fort Days futurity finalist.

Jersey is by Copper Spring Ranch’s late stallion Furyofthewind, a son of Corona Cartel out of twotime racing champion and American Quarter Horse Association Dam of Distinction Dashing Phoebe,

by Dash For Cash. On the track, Furyofthewind, who passed early in 2019 due to colic, sired racetrack earners of more than $6.8 million.

In the arena, he has earners of nearly $175,000 after the Old Fort Days Futurity.

Alona James, who had ridden one of Furyofthewind’s most successful offspring—littlemisshonky Tonk (PT), was looking for another when her boyfriend Eddie Willis

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Jersey’s dam louisiana Trail, by Streakin la Jolla, was a stakes finalist on the track, earning $21,913.

Her 2012 foal Clear Boggy, by Sweet First Down, earned $15,395 in the arena and was a finalist at the lucky Dog, Diamonds and Dirt and Old Fort Days futurities. louisiana Trail’s dam Cash Trail was a race-winning daughter of leading barrel horse sire Bully Bullion. She was a full sister to Buggy Creek Bully, an earner of $12,682 and finalist at the Sliver Cup, Turn N Burn and BFA World Championship futurities. She’s also the granddam of three other barrel racing money earners including En lightning Vision, u Owe Me A Dance and Dashin Is Cashin.

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racing. The 6-year-old gelding was bred by Jeff and Andrea Busby of Busby Quarter Horses, although his dam was owned by Joe and Dee lynn Braman at the time of his conception.

Prince is by the Busbys’ great sire Blazin Jetolena, the 2003 Equi-Stat leading Futurity Horse who has since become one of the all-time leading barrel racing sires with earners of more than $2 million, including two National Finals Rodeo qualifiers. Blazin Jetolena is also the sire of 2014 Old Fort Days derby champion Jet O Red. Incidentally, both Jet O Red and “Prince” won the derby time trials as well as the finals. Blazin Jetolena is unofficially the only stallion to have offspring duplicate that feat.

On his dam’s side, Prince carries generations of barrel racing black type. His dam is Mistys Dash Of Fame, the all-time leading barrel

horse broodmare with earners of $1.3 million, including RR Mistakelly, the all-time leading futurity money-earning stallion, NFR qualifier KN Fabs Gift Of Fame and Old Fort Days futurity champion and derby reserve champion KN Fabs Mist Of Fame, and now Prince, whose earnings are just shy of $190,000.

Mistys Dash Of Fame is by alltime leading barrel horse sire Dash Ta Fame, now the leading broodmare sire as well. She is a full sister to numerous champions including Misty Blurr Ta Fame, Soul Flame, Sir Patrick Blurr and Dashing Mistafier.

Her dam was Misty Blurr, a threequarter sister to Fame Fox Kirk, the previous Old Fort Days arena record holder.

Fame Fox Kirk by Dash Ta Fame and Misty Blurr by MurrTheBlurr (TB) were both out of the Dr Kirk mare Mamma Soul Kirk.

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got home, she called Busby and asked her, “Do you want a stud or do you want a horse for you to run later?”

Busby made the decision to geld Prince, knowing that his management became increasingly more critical.

“Being a gelding, you’ve got a oncein-a-lifetime horse or if you mismanage him, you’ve got a pasture ornament,” Busby said.

Since Prince had an extensive futurity schedule—in fact, he was the first horse the Busbys entered in a 3-year-old slot race—they decided to bring him home every six weeks to have Marty Tanner, DVM, go over him.

“We’ve always looked at the long term—making rodeo horses,” Busby said. “We brought him home every six weeks since the start of his futurity year for Marty to look at. He was our first slot horse. He got used a lot his futurity year. After Pink Buckle [in October

2018], Marty found a bone bruise and said we needed to stop. It was a tough pill to swallow.”

Even though he missed out on the BFA World Championships Futurity, Prince finished his 4-year-old futurity career as the fourth-richest horse in the country with $138,096. He was the Isabella Quarter Horses slot race champion and had reserve championships in the Isabella Quarter Horses futurity and inaugural Pink Buckle futurity.

Montgomery got Prince back six weeks prior to Old Fort Days. The first place she ran him was at Parker County Arena in Weatherford, Texas, where he clipped a barrel at arena-record pace.

“They had him fairly fit,” Montgomery said. “He had been to the aqua-tread and what not. I would lope the barrels at home, probably twice a week. After he got tight on me at Parker County, I backed off the barrel work. I

breezed him some at home, which is a little scary because he’s dirty fast.”

Montgomery made her second run on Prince at the Mission Ranch Open at Fort Smith before the start of the futurity and derby.

“I had been working him off, so I ran him off at the second and then jumped in the middle of the third,” Montgomery said. “Needless to say, I wasn’t too confident in the time trials.”

They turned in the fastest time of the derby time trials, a 16.480. With 25 head running and a drag every third, Montgomery and Prince were the last runners and on top of the ground.

“In the finals, I lost my stirrup at the first barrel,” Montgomery said. “He jumped at the gate girl coming in. I was holding on for dear life.”

Busby, who was watching at home, immediately called Montgomery and thanked her for not falling off.

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2019 was the second Old Fort Days derby championship for Montgomery, who won it in 2010 on JL Dash Ta Heaven after finishing reserve in the futurity on Aced My Bully that same year. She was reserve in the derby in 2013 on KN Fabs Mist Of Fame, Prince’s half-sister by Frenchmans Fabulous, on whom she won the 2012 Old Fort Days futurity.

“When I won the futurity on Misty, I got a little teary-eyed because she hadn’t really done much before then,” Montgomery recalled. “I kept tipping barrels on her. This year hasn’t been the best with my futurity horses, so I got a little teary-eyed after the derby. That’s only the second time I’ve gotten tearyeyed over a barrel horse—both him and his half-sister at Fort Smith.”

She says Prince is right there with her top three greatest horses.

“He just floats across the ground,” Montgomery said. “He’s quick footed.

He’s ornery. He’s arrogant. He loves to train. He loves to play. He loves running barrels.”

Montgomery also placed 12th in the Derby on the Busbys’ Promise Me A Jet (Blazin Jetolena x GL Famous First Lady x Dash Ta Fame), earning $1,744. The Busbys also owned Jets Letters Ta Abby (Blazin Jetolena x Real Famous Abby x Dash Ta Fame), ridden by Ashley Schafer to 17th place for $1,365.

Knowing that time will only help and heal, Busby decided to give Prince

Left: VF Born Famous (Born To Be Famous x Sleek Glass x Image Of Greatness), owned by Clay Espey and Dustin Angelle and ridden by Angelle, won the Old Fort Days derby reserve championship.

Above: Toast To Dirtydashin (Toast To Dash x A Dirty Flick x Feature Mr Jess), owned by Edwin Cameron and Tiany Schuster and ridden by Schuster, turned in a 16.490 to win the consolation and earn the right to compete in the derby finals.

the summer off after consulting with her team of veterinarians—Tanner and Britt Conklin, DVM. It will give the gelding a chance to finish growing and save his legs for the bigger things to come—which includes being Busby’s rodeo horse once he’s older.

“We’ve managed him correctly this far—no sense in backing up now,” said Busby, who told Montgomery that Fort Smith wasn’t her last run on the gelding. The plan is to get him back to Montgomery for the Pink Buckle, get the pair qualified for a chance at The American and test the waters at a few rodeos in the fall. “There’s no rush to throw him in the trailer and head down the road. Time will do nothing but help him.”

Tanya Randall is an avid barrel racer and frequent contributor to Barrel Horse News. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@ cowboypublishing.com.

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Sherry Cervi Youth Championships EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Article by Blanche Schaefer Photos by High Point Photography

Clean Sweep

Austyn Tobey and Streakinwitmysockson set a fast pace at the Sherry Cervi Youth Championships from May 10–12 in Verndale, Minnesota, sweeping both Senior go-rounds and the 1D average while Lydia Lucas and Lucky Cash Bet won the Junior 1D average.

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Austyn Tobey certainly had a weekend to remember at the 2019 Sherry Cervi Youth Championships. Tobey and her 6-year-old mare Streakinwitmysockson dominated the event, winning both go-rounds and the Senior 13-18 age division 1D average. Tobey also won Friday’s Open race aboard her other horse Cindys CD. “I ran five horses and came in with four horses that have done very good in that arena—I run there a lot,” Tobey said. “Trying to have runs I’ve had before and not overthink it was my biggest goal.”

The Bemidji, Minnesota, 17-year-old has been coming to the Sherry Cervi Youth Championships since the first Minnesota race several years ago.

“I like the atmosphere, it’s fun, and of course all the opportunities,” Tobey said.

Tobey and “Sis” posted a 14.671 in Friday’s Open race to tie for third for $742 behind her own winning time on Cindys CD of 14.657 for $1,000.

Sis broke her own personal record in the first go-round of the Senior race, winning the round in 14.327 for $701.

Tobey placed three horses in the top five of the first round and then finished 1-2-3 in the second round with a trio of 14.2s. Sis outran them all in 14.230 for another $701, sealing the average championship in 28.557. Tobey also finished reserve on Frosted Cookies with an average of 28.702.

“The first one was a very pretty pattern, just what I would have expected her to have, just a bit slower,” Tobey said. “On Saturday [in the first round] she pulled out a run that was very nice; the fastest time I’d ever ran on her in that arena. On Sunday she was running hard, had a wild, crazy run and outran herself by another tenth and ran the fastest time of the weekend. She was trying hard.”

Tobey has owned Sis since the mare was 3 and says she’s been trainable from the start. The family purchased the mare because of her sire, BHR Frenchies

Socks, who is also the sire of Tobey’s good high school rodeo horse.

“I loved her, and we were lucky enough to find another one,” Tobey said. “I futuritied Sis last year, and we had some success but I didn’t bring her a lot of places.

She’s a very strong mare. She had a good start, just on the barrels trotting. It was really easy for me, because she was willing to learn.

I walk a lot of barrel patterns, usually six barrel patterns a day if she’s in the arena.”

Tobey thanked her sponsors MVP and Bagley Co-op, her family and National Finals Rodeo qualifier Jane Melby for her help and coaching.

“Bagley Co-op supplies me with my Bluebonnet Feed, and I want to thank my mom and other family and friends,” Tobey said. “I would also love to thank Sherry Cervi and her crew for the awesome event in Minnesota.”

Austyn Tobey of Bemidji, Minnesota, and Streakinwitmysockson topped the Senior 13–18 1D average with a 28.557 after sweeping both gorounds.

looked at the [official] average sheets I was on the top.”

The duo’s winning average of 29.048 came from a second-place run of 14.639 in the first round for $318 and a roundwinning 14.409 in the second go for $438.

“The first run was good, but I wanted a faster time,” Lydia said. “The second day was a really good run for me.”

After Lydia and Simba downed a barrel in Friday night’s Open warm-up race, Jacqueline stepped in to help Lydia perfect her timing for the go-rounds.

“She told me to go up and around my barrels, stay forward and to pull on the horn around the barrels,” Lydia said.

“I pushed him past [the barrels].”

Lydia’s mother Laura Lucas says Simba is a different style from Lydia’s

Junior 1D Average Champion

Lydia Lucas started riding her older sister Jacqueline Lucas’ former high school rodeo horse Lucky Cash Bet last summer, and the two quickly forged a partnership to be reckoned with.

Lydia and “Simba” nailed down two nice runs at the Sherry Cervi Youth Championships to cinch up the Junior 12 and Under age division 1D average and a cartload of prizes.

“It felt really good,” Lydia said. “My two sisters came to help me ride. My sister added up the times, and we didn’t know if it was accurate but once we

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other mount “Sally,” but the seventh grader has adjusted her riding well.

“She has a big smile on her face, and it’s really hard to put that to you through the phone!” Laura said during Lydia’s interview. “I wouldn’t say he’s easy, but he’s predictable. He loves to run, so it’s a different ride for her because her other horse Sally she has to push up into the barrels. I would say he’s more of a free-runner. He’s more automatic, so she gets to really enjoy the ride knowing he’s going to run in without having to be concerned with pulling off the barrel.”

Lydia says Simba is powerful, and she enjoys his intensity when it’s time to barrel race.

“He’s very gentle on the ground and nice to haul, but when he’s ready to run he’s kind of crazy,” Lydia said with a giggle. “I don’t mind it, because I know he’s going to run.”

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Left to right, top to bottom: Charley Goodknight of Oronogo, Missouri, rode GCH Hold On (2008 gelding, Hold On Hes Coming x Black Satin Again x AAmerican Speed) to the Senior 2D championship with an average of 29.565.

Senior 3D champion Torey Foemmel of Marshfield, Wisconsin, averaged 30.576 on Hot Diggerty Dash, a 2011 mare by Toast To Dash and out of Diggin Snow by Royal Evening Snow.

TQH Smart Ransom (2012 mare, Smart Idea x Mandys Ransom x Skips Two Storms) and Kara Martin of Adrian, Minnesota, claimed the Senior 4D with an average of 31.596.

Woodbury, Minnesota, teen Ava Erickson won the Senior 5D with an average of 32.559 aboard Humm N Candy Bar, a 2001 mare by Mr Rattle N Hum and out of Duncans Candy Bar by Dude’s Duncan Boy.

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Left to right, top to bottom: Mylo, North Dakota, resident Ashley Martodam rode Dolls Speedy Judy, a 2004 mare by Driftin Eddie Hancock and out of Barbees Twoeyed Doll by Two Eyed Ghost, to an average of 30.279 for the Junior 2D title.

Junior 3D champion Kahlen Suelflow of Osakis, Minnesota, posted an average of 31.130 aboard Strait Texas Fire, a 2011 Paint gelding by Strait Spurs and out of Strait Keep The Fire by Strait From Texas.

Hope Neuman and “Mac” of Dresser, Wisconsin, averaged 32.154 to win the Junior 4D. Kassidy Miller of Salol, Minnesota, won the Junior 5D average with a 33.071 riding “Harley.”

The Jordan, Minnesota, youth mainly competes in Little Britches and junior high rodeo more so than divisional barrel races. She thanked her sisters McKayla and Jacqueline as well as their parents.

Laura added thanks to Sherry Cervi and the production crew.

“For Sherry Cervi to come this far up and have something in the upper half of the nation is a big blessing and a big favor, and honestly it’s a courtesy because there’s not normally anything like this,” Laura said.

Blanche Schaefer is associate editor of Barrel Horse News. Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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Josey Jr World and Josey Reunion EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Texas TwoStep Autumn Woodruff and Raw Firepower topped the Josey Ranch Reunion championship with a 16.089 for $1,039.

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Autumn Woodruff tops Josey Reunion, while Faith Gilbreath wins Josey Jr. World title.

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Faith Gilbreath and DC Dualin Eagles won the Josey Jr. World championship with a 16.059, worth $1,642.

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Josey Jr World and Josey Reunion

THE 26TH ANNUAL JOSEY RANCH REUNION BARREL RACE FROM MAY 3–5 AND THE 38TH ANNUAL JOSEY JR. World Championship from May 10–12 drew contestants in full force to make their bids for championship honors in Karnack, Texas. All totaled, the Reunion paid $55,009 from 323 entries, while the Jr. World paid $82,125 from 340 entries.

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The Josey Reunion champion Autumn Woodruff earned $1,039 for her win aboard her standout equine partner Raw Firepower. The two were a force in the arena at the Reunion, but Woodruff says they haven’t always gotten along.

The gelded son of Firewater Ta Fame was purchased by the Woodruffs in his 4-year-old year and was still immature in some ways mentally. Despite his adolescence, “Buck” and Woodruff placed in the 2D at their first event together.

The partnership seemed promising until something changed.

“We were getting along pretty good and somewhere along that year he and I started butting heads,” Woodruff said.

“We started not getting along at all.

He wouldn’t even let me get on him, because he knew we would end up fighting.”

Frustrated, Woodruff handed the reins over to Mickey Hays.

“I was like ‘OK, you can have him and sell him or do whatever you want; I don’t really care. I don’t like him,’” Woodruff said. “He rode him for six months and put a lot better handle on him and broke him. After that six months was the Patriot last year (2018), and Mickey handed Buck to me and said ‘He’ll be a winning horse, but you have to ride him how I told you to ride him.’ We were in the top five all weekend.”

The 18-year-old says working on her horsemanship and focusing on her hand positioning when running helped her click with Buck. Since the Patriot, the

Granbury, Texas, duo has been steadily gaining speed and continuing to progress in their relationship.

At the Josey Reunion, Woodruff wasn’t sure what to expect since Buck had never run in an outdoor pen.

Despite the unfamiliarity to the situation, Buck proved he’s a winner.

In round one, Woodruff says the gelding was a little distracted by his surroundings and turned in a 16.769 for eighth in the 2D in a tough round that saw Pete Oen and Perksof Being Famous (Dash Ta Fame x French Lady Perks x Frenchmans Guy) winning in 16.196.

Woodruff ’s 2D check good enough for a qualification to the finals but not the time Woodruff wanted.

In round two, Woodruff and Buck lined things out and quickened up their time, turning in a 16.446 for sixth in the 1D behind Cierra Chapman's winning time of 16.089 on Wood B A Babe (Woodbridge x Breakaway Babe x Runaway Winner).

Woodruff and Buck were ready to capitalize on their progress in the short round. The duo turned in a 16.089, tying with Chapman for fastest time

of the week, to win the Josey Reunion championship.

“On short-go day we were like 40 or so away from the end, so that was pretty nerve-wracking,” Woodruff said. “When I ran, he was really firing and did not slow up for anything. It was crazy. He was really, really fast.”

Woodruff thanked JD Bits, Stidham Equine Sports Therapy, BR hats, Lubrisyn HA Plus, Hay Rite and Dr. Steve Hard, adding that one of her favorite things about the Josey events is the friendly and helpful staff and the camaraderie among competitors.

Josey Jr World Champion

Faith Gilbreath and DC Dualin Eagles won the Josey Jr. World championship in striking fashion.

“I’m kind of in shock,” Gilbreath said with a laugh.

“Cujo” has been with Gilbreath for four years, and the 10-year-old gelding has taught the 14-year-old through the process.

“He’d been started on the pattern when we bought him, but my mom was helping me finish him,” Gilbreath said.

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Left to right, top to bottom: Amy Havens and Peppys Classic Fame (A Classic Current x Peppys Little Love X Plumo Peppy) won the Josey Reunion 2D with a 16.590.

Kara Moore and VF Blitzing Speed (Special Blitz x Speedys Spirits x Daddy Hold On) claimed the Josey Reunion 3D in 17.098.

Linzy Taylor and Miss Smart Dash (A Dash Ta Streak x Miss Smart Lynx x Peptosmart) turned in a 17.612 to top the Josey Reunion 4D. Terri Hammonds and Wrangling Memories (Leaving Memories x Wrangling Chick x Rocket Wrangler) clocked a 18.100 to win the Josey Reunion 5D. Jaden Thomas and Freckles Docogold (Vibrant Docogold x Freckles Poco Bar x Freckles Jay Jay) earned the Josey Jr. World 2D with a 15.566.

Grace Edleston and “Keno” turned in a 17.060 to win the Josey Jr. World 3D title.

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“I pretty much finished him and just now got to where I’ve been riding him to the best of my ability. We’ve both grown together, and it’s worked out.”

Gilbreath admits there was a learning curve with the gelding, mostly due to her own riding. She says focusing on hand positioning and horsemanship were the main obstacles.

“There were a lot of things I had to work on with me, like putting my hands down,” Gilbreath said. “He was overall a really great barrel horse and still is, and he worked really hard—there wasn’t much you had to do with him. We were just getting him used to the pattern.”

Cujo has a natural rate that can be hard for other people to understand, but according to his young rider, he’s just right for her.

“My mom hates riding him, because of the way he turns and stuff,” Gilbreath said with a laugh. “He’s kind of hard to ride, but he’s easy to ride for me.”

The partnership proved fruitful in Karnack during the Josey Jr. World when the duo took home the title,

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Josey Jr World and Josey Reunion worth $1,642. The weekend prior, Gilbreath and Cujo had a successful week at the Reunion and decided they’d go for broke at the Jr. World.

“I told my mom I think I’m going to try to step it up and win, and I think I can do this,” Gilbreath said.

In round one, Gilbreath and Cujo turned in a time of 16.086, which finished second in the 1D behind the round winner, 2018 Barrel Futurities of America World Champions Paige Jones and High Cotton Lane with a time of 15.889—the fastest time of both the Reunion and the Jr. World.

“I was really happy with that, and I was kind of in shock after I ran,” Gilbreath said.

In round two, Gilbreath gave Cujo a break since she was already qualified for the finals and wanted to keep him fresh for the short round. The secondround winner Paitlyn Berklund rode

Mahogany Stardust (Roan Mahogany x Peppy San Puro Doc x Smart Puro Doc) to a time of 16.192.

The short round was a crowd pleaser with top-shelf competition. The draw is run from slowest to fastest, so Gilbreath was second-to-last to run. Gilbreath says she tried to focus on what she needed to do to ride her horse to the best of her ability.

“I like to think of a time that I’d like to run before I run—a time I’d like to beat or something like that, and I’ll try to run it and usually it’s somewhere close. It’s kind of weird, but that’s just what I do,” Gilbreath said. “I think about where my hands need to be and things like that, because my mom always has to get on me about where my hands are. I have a tendency to pull up and around the barrel and not keep it straight out.”

When the Gilmer, Texas, duo turned

in a fast 16.059 to win the Josey Jr. World Championship, Gilbreath says she was ecstatic.

The teen says running barrels comes with its own set of challenges, and nerves are usually her obstacle, but being in the arena makes it all worth it.

“I get nervous before I run, but when I go into the arena I feel this relief and it’s so fun,” Gilbreath said. “I think my nervousness gets Cujo hyped up a little bit and gets him ready to run, and he knows we’re about to run. I think we both have a lot of fun with it.”

Gilbreath thanked her mother, Martha and RE Josey and also added congratulations to Paige Jones and all the other winning contestants at the Josey Jr. World.

Kailey Sullins is managing editor of Barrel Horse News. Email comments and questions to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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Southeastern Arena Youth Championship EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Gaining All the Fame Michael Duffie ran away with the 2019 SEA Youth World Championship with the help of three different outstanding horses.

Article by Abigail Boatwright Photos by Monroe Photos

Top Sires Dash Ta Fame, 1989 chestnut stallion, is Equi-Stat’s All Time Leading Barrel Racing Sire. His 1,313 competing progeny have earned $22,031,351, according to Equi-Stat. His most successful offspring include Sherry Cervi’s Dash Ta Diamonds with $543,864; Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi’s Kisskiss Bangbang, $349,217; and Kassidy Dennison’s Sierra Hall Of Fame, $331,759. Reclaim Fame has earned $41,482.

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YOUTH GATHERED FOR FELLOWSHIP, PRIZES AND CASH AT THE 11TH ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN ARENA YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP FROM APRIL 26–28 IN UNADILLA, GEORGIA. With $10,000 added and prizes including saddles, buckles, saddle pads, boots and other items, more youth than ever competed in the 5D race.

The competition featured two rounds and a short go. Anyone who ran a clean pattern in the first two rounds could return for the short go, allowing riders more chances to compete.

“It’s all about the kids,” producer Cathi Jones said. “It’s not just about the awards and the money, it’s just about those kids getting a little bit beyond, getting to compete against really good riders for the first time sometimes. I feel like it gives them more incentive to feel confident and important in what they’re doing.”

Michael Duffie won the first round and the short go aboard Reclaim Fame.

speechless at how good the first go went.”

In the first round, Duffie and Reclaim Fame clocked a 14.574 to win the 1D, earning $647.

“His run was just about as fast and as smooth as can be,” the 17-year-old said.

Duffie decided to scratch “Famous” in the second round to save him for the finals, but another one of his horses stepped up for the top spot. A Little Corona Plz took round two with a time of 14.608.

“Before he went in the gate, he felt better than he normally did, so I was excited to run him in the second go, but I wasn’t quite sure how he was going to do because I’d been having some trouble at the last couple shows getting him around the barrels,” Duffie said. “But he turned all his barrels just about flawlessly, and worked as good as I could ask of him.”

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“I was really, really pleased with how good all my horses worked, throughout every day—they all felt good before I left for the show, so I expected a lot out of them,” Duffie said. “I was just

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Southeastern Arena Youth Championship In the final round, “Corona” didn’t fare so well, but Famous was back in the game. Duffie and Famous’ time of 14.430 shot them to the top of the pack to win the 1D and $1,294.

“I was very pleased with how good he worked, and I was very excited about how good he did,” Duffie said.

Duffie also piloted JJ Three Famous Bars to the 2D championship in 14.935. He says that award was a big surprise because he wasn’t expecting “JJ” to do quite that well in the round.

Duffie has been jockeying Reclaim Fame for Mike Green since 2015 but only purchased the gelding in December 2018. He says Famous is great at his job and an awesome horse all around.

“He has one of the coolest personalities,” Duffie said. “He is so fun to be around. He’s always sticking

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Left to right, top to bottom: Ashton Puckett of Pierson, Florida, and the 2013 chestnut gelding Aint No Wagon (More Nachos x Inclinda x Blushing Bug) took home the round one 2D title with a 15.080 for $575.

Winning the 2D in round two, Rylee Butler of Arcadia, Florida, and 2009 palomino mare Buggin To Be Famous stopped the clock at 15.125. The daughter of Famous Bugs and out of Frenchmans Guy daughter French Express garnered $575 for her rider.

West Mansfield, Ohio, resident Sierra Baker won the 3D finals riding 2013 bay mare The Real Slim Sadie (Slim Fittin Jeans x Count On Royal x Sonny Go Royal). They picked up $958 for a 15.432. lilly Denny from Hampton, Georgia, ran a 15.596 with her mount “Coco” to claim the 4D title for $815.

Byron, Georgia, rider Ian Boutwell rounded out the 5D finals with “Smoke,” earning $575 thanks to a 16.452.

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NBHA Georgia State Championships The 2018 NBHA Georgia State Championship race took place at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry from November 15–18.

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“This was our second year to hold the NBHA State Show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry,” district representative Kathy Harrelson said.

“We had a great turn out and a great show with a total payout to Senior, Youth and Open of $72,510. The show awarded $85,000 in payout and prizes. We always appreciate the support this show gets from our corporate sponsor, Triple Crown Feed and Mike Dameron.”

In the Senior short go, Carl Wise and Docs Reckless ran a 15.198 to take the No. 1 spot. David Heape and HD Jackson topped the 2D with a 15.861. Hombres Last Girl and Candi Jones won the 3D with a 16.204, while Debbie Jonischkies and “Z” won the 4D, clocking a 17.240.

NBHA Georgia State Open 1D winner Brett Monroe.

The Youth short go ended with Riley Preston and Speeding Locomotion going to the finals in the top spot with a 15.023. Logan Owens and Guns N Bullets topped the 2D with a 15.526.

“Dinah” carried Caroline Mathis to the top of the 3D, clocking a 16.053 while Brooklyn Dorsey won the 4D on Go Fancy Girl running a 17.065.

In the Open first go, Erica Patterson and Am Bully N Fame crossed the

timer’s line with a 14.887 to take the 1D win. Kenny Hodges on Crystalseasymoneytoo won the 2D with a 15.391. G’daddy 7 carried Lucy Rumble to the top of the 3D with a 15.887. Ginger Wiles and Georgia Red Bug took the 4D with a 16.888.

Round two of the Open saw Kaydie Huddleston riding Firewateronastreak taking first with a 14.855. Amanda McGinnis won the 2D with a 15.357 riding CR Sonnys Honor. Totally consistent G’daddy 7 and Rumble won the 3D in the second go also with a 15.857. Emma Piper and Faith won the 4D with a 16.872.

After a great church service led by Kenny Hodges on Sunday morning, it was time for the finals and some saddles and prizes beginning with the Senior class.

Carl Wise and Docs Reckless emerged as the Senior 1D Georgia State Champions, running a 15.080. The 2D Senior state champions Patti Elliott and Dial Another Nonstop clocked in at 15.601. The 3D Senior state champion Stacy Layne ran a 16.088 on Little Jet Rock. Hesasmokengun carried Debbie Harper to the 4D Senior title with a 17.352.

Youth finals were next, and Riley

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Carl Wise and Docs Reckless won the Senior short go.

Preston was focused on the win. She rode Speeding Locomotion to a time of 15.076.

“Riley was awarded the Taylor Hooks Memorial Saddle this year,” Harrelson said. “This is a special saddle provided

by Priscilla to honor Taylor’s memory.”

The Youth 2D state champion Logan Owens rode Famous Panama John to a 15.583. Taner Tyler on “Kota” took the 3D state title with a 16.161. Elle McLemore won the 4D state championship riding Early Spring Magic with a time of 17.101.

The Georgia State 1D Champion was a repeat by Brett Monroe, however this year it was on Bye Felicia. The team ran the fastest time of the show with a 14.717. Faith Jones on board Martha Moon Wrangler took home the 2D title running a 15.267. Pacific Alive N Red carried Jennifer McPhall to the 3D title with a 15.729. The 4D champion Kalie Smith on Shot O Whiskey Dunit turned in a 16.729.

“We want to thank our corporate sponsor, Triple Crown Feed and Mike Dameron. We appreciate you,” Harrelson said. “Also the saddle sponsors—Taylor Hooks Memorial saddle, Monroe Signature Series Saddles, AgGeorgia Farm Credit, H3 Farm, the

Riley Preston and Speeding Locomotion won the Youth short go.

Faith Jones on board Martha Moon Wrangler took home the NBHA Georgia State 2D title.

The NBHA Georgia State 2D Youth Champion Logan Owens on Famous Panama John.

The NBHA Georgia State 2D Senior Champion Patti Elliott on Dial Another Nonstop.

Harbin Agency, NeeSmith Timber, Piedmont Equine Associates, Doug Yates Towing, Associates Realty Group, OE Nutraceuticals, Dorminy Plantation and Caney Creek Farm.”

Other award sponsors included breast collar sponsors Barfield Transport, Wiggins Arena, Appling Motors (3), Waycross Heating and Air (4), Crane Transport (2), Carl Wise Barrel Horses and Rental Solutions; bronc halter sponsors Eye Consultants of Atlanta, Rental Solutions, Jason Dover, Monroe Photography (2), Kelleher Chiropractic,

Breezy Willow Aussies, Venture Home Builders, KK’s Boutique, TomaHawk N Firewater, TSI Automotive and Red Lee/Wayne Feed & Seed; tumbler sponsors JB Bader/KW Commercial (12 tumblers), Ronny/Deneane Welch and UMAS Karate School; bell boot sponsors Districts 1, 2, 3 (3 sets), 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, and Jason Dover Farrier Service and Crane Transport.

“As always, our show staff was absolutely amazing,” Harrelson said.

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Pacific Alive N Red and Jennifer McPhall teamed up to win the NBHA Georgia State Open 3D.

The NBHA Georgia State 3D Senior champion Stacy Layne on Little Jet Rock.

Taner Tyler and “Kota” took the NBHA Georgia State 3D Youth title.

Hesasmokengun and Debbie Harper won the NBHA Georgia State 4D Senior title.

Elle McLemore won the NBHA Georgia State 4D Youth championship riding Early Spring Magic.

The NBHA Georgia State Open 4D champion Kalie Smith rode Shot O Whiskey Dunit.

the business—Brett Monroe, Ronny Welch and Cecil Williams. Everyone appreciates how great they make the ground for this show.”

Jenny Asip and Deneane Welch were also credited for their top-notch exhibition announcing and making the race run smoothly.

“Thank you to Gina Wise, our absolute crowd favorite for show announcer, and Lindsey Ingle who is the best timer ever,” Harrelson said.

“Thank you to Tara Suttles for keeping us all fed and happy. Our stall and barn crew of Phillip Henderson, Brian

Hammond, Ava Kearney and Julie Wanzer were fantastic. The office staff, Tracy Adams, Carmen Henderson, Tara Suttles, Jennifer and Krista Mercer, thank you for all your help and staying on track. Thanks to Tim Wilkerson, T.J. Wilkerson and Susie Darsey for your help with everything else. Thanks to Jacob Hammond for your help with the horses.”

Harrelson also thanked the Georgia state districts for raffle donations, as well as Horsetown South for additional donations and participating vendors who contributed to the overall show

atmosphere. Sponsor coordinators Margaret Thigpen, George Walker, Buck Harrelson, Larry Webb and Kathy Harrelson were also recognized.

“A special thank you to Margaret Thigpen for always being my rock,” Harrelson said. “All of the district directors, thank you for all you do all year to make our state great.”

Harrelson also thanked Georgia National Fairgrounds staff members Brittini, Phillip, Karen, Tray and Levi.

The 2019 NBHA Georgia State Show is slated for Sutherland Arena from September 5–8.

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Fostering Courage Florida barrel racer Deanna Foster embraces her disability and shares her story with other riders in hopes of encouraging everyone to chase their dreams, no matter the challenges they face.

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Deanna Foster is thankful for every second she is in the saddle competing in the NBHA.

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BARREL RACERS HAVE INCREDIBLE BALANCE, BUT THEY RELY ON THEIR STIRRUPS FOR SUPPORT IN TIGHT TURNS AND SURGES OF SPEED COMING FROM THEIR HORSE. Losing a stirrup can make the difference between cashing in and finishing out of the money. Some riders even rubber band their feet into the stirrups to minimize their chances of losing one. That’s a luxury Florida barrel racer Deanna Foster doesn’t have. She’s removed her right stirrup.

“Everywhere I go, people are amazed at how I can stay put in the saddle with nothing holding me there,” the 28-yearold said. “I’ve been mocked, teased, laughed at and humiliated. My parents have been told they are crazy and that I’m going to get hurt. I love to watch people’s face after they watch me compete.”

At 6 months old, Foster was diagnosed with right hemipresis, a mild form of cerebral palsy. Her birth mother was drunk and high throughout her pregnancy and delivery. Foster was given up for adoption, and adoptive parents Mickey and Janis welcomed her into their family. When Foster was 6 months old, her

aunt noticed she wasn’t moving her right arm and leg like other infants. A trip to the pediatrician’s office revealed that the paralysis had been caused by a stroke at birth.

“There is a slight blacked-out spot on the left side of my brain, which controls the right side of the body,” Foster said. “I can walk and talk like a normal person, but my right side is paralyzed.”

The hemipresis also causes spasms in her right leg and foot. When she feels a spasm starting, she counts backwards from three, knowing she needs to stop moving before she gets to zero. If she doesn’t wait for the episode to pass, she’ll collapse.

“I’ve had it happen while I’m walking down the hallway of the jail where I work, and my co-workers have had to help me up,” Foster said.

Foster is a control room officer at the local jail, where she monitors more than 350 Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainees via a video feed.

This summer, she begins dispatch school and has plans to move up front and work by road control. Although the spasms are unpredictable, she has never had one while riding.

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“When I’m riding, I don’t have any spasms or ticks—I’m completely relaxed,” Foster said. “I don’t know if it’s because I’m doing something I’m passionate about or because I’m not on my feet.”

Foster started riding at age 7, and that was almost the end of her riding career.

While her older sister was out for a trail ride, Foster’s horse “Sweetums” frantically paced the paddock gate. Foster thought bringing the mare into her stall would calm her. The horse rushed at Foster, knocking her to the ground and stepping on her chest.

“The doctor told us the outline of the horse’s hoof was directly over the outline of my heart, and that I was lucky to have been wearing several layers of shirts,” Foster said.

Sweetums went back to her previous owner and Foster took a few years off.

At age 9, her parents bought Cruiser, the horse that taught Foster to walk, trot, lope and run barrels. She also had to teach herself how to carry her saddle by bracing the

back of the saddle against her right arm.

It’s a bit of a struggle to get it up onto the horse, but Foster’s can-do attitude means she’s always successful.

“There is always a way around a roadblock,” Foster said. “I always say to people don’t show me what you can do, show me what you can’t do.”

In 2012, Foster took over riding her sister’s horse Buds First Chance, a sorrel overo Paint that everyone thought she was crazy to try and ride. Foster taught “Buddy” her style of running barrels and in just half a season qualified for the National Barrel Horse Association Open World Championships. The next year, the team finished third in the 3D at the NBHA Florida State Championships.

For the first 18 years of her life, Foster completed intensive physical therapy

Deanna Foster and “Buddy” partnered up in 2012.

TAMMY SCRONCE

regimens to help ease her physical pain and lessen the spasms. After graduation, she was tired and needed a break—even though the pain is constant. A year and a half ago, the pain and spasms reached the point where they kept Foster up at night, so she relented. Today, she’s finding relief with Botox injections every 12 weeks.

“I get one shot in the bicep and one in the tricep every 12 weeks,” Foster said.

“I’ve been sleeping, I’m able to function and I can live life without having to ask people to wait for me.”

It’s been a tough road, but one Foster wouldn’t trade—except for the spasms.

People often ask if she would change her situation if she could. Her response is a resounding “no.”

“Because then I wouldn’t be me,” Foster said.

Sharing her story hasn’t always been easy. After meeting Fallon Taylor at a barrel race in Florida, Foster became inspired to talk about her experiences. She set up a Facebook page, Dee & Buddy, and an Instagram account, @deannlynn_13, to encourage riders to chase their dreams.

She posts videos illustrating how she works around the paralysis, as well as updates on how her barrel racing is going.

At the 2018 NBHA World Show in Perry, Georgia, when the announcer called her name and talked about her being a paralyzed rider, Foster held her right arm straight out to her side as a sign of triumph. She was also featured in a segment by RideTV, which was filmed at the NBHA Open World show, and has since been featured in Florida Equine Athlete magazine.

When she overhears other contestants complaining about how hard it is to get ready to compete or bemoaning something they can’t do, Foster takes a moment to share her story. Parents of young riders are grateful she’s taken the time to remind their children to appreciate what they can do.

“Enjoy and be thankful for every second of your life, because you never know what life will throw at you,” Foster said.

Email comments on this article to bhneditorial@cowboypublishing.com.

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People are always asking me for my favorite training tip. While there is never one thing that will fix it all, I COURTESY JOSEY RANCH

SO MANY PEOPLE WANT TO FOCUS ON THE BIG THINGS NEEDED TO REACH A GOAL and then can’t understand how they failed by ignoring the small things. How could such small, insignificant factors hinder them in their quest to reach their goal?

The current governor of Kentucky, Matt Bevin, remarked that, “While it may seem small, the ripple effect of small things is extraordinary.” Throughout my highly successful career, I committed to doing the big things consistently, but also to paying attention to the little things along the way that would help ensure my success as well.

“Can’t never could.”

“You don’t get the how to until you get the want to.”

“A quitter never wins and a winner never quits”.

—Martha Josey, 11-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion, American Quarter Horse Association World Champion, National Barrel Horse Association World and Reserve Champion, Olympic Team Gold and Individual Bronze Medalist, Multiple Halls of Fame

Throughout the years at both competitions and clinics, we have observed riders in the middle of runs when their stirrups fall completely off the saddle.

This usually occurs because the Blevins buckle becomes bent, the leather stirrup

You can practice everything you need in a run at a walk. Martha Josey believes you can never do too much walking when working your horse.

do think people tend to worry more about speed than precision. Walk, walk, walk! Did you know you can practice everything you need in a run at a walk?

Think about it this way, if your horse can’t do it perfectly at a walk, how will he ever do it at a run? Horses learn by consistent repetition. Walk to warm up as you bend and flex, walk the pattern repeatedly to build correct consistency and relaxation, walk on your trail rides to build calmness away from the arena and always walk back to the barn or trailer. You can never do too much walking.

Have you ever gotten to a competition and forgotten something? At a large event, that may not be a big deal if there are vendors present or if you are close to home, but what about that competition that finds you far from home or at an isolated location?

Take the time to sit down and create several checklists. I always had one for my horse, one for the truck and trailer and one for me. Laminating them or placing them inside protective sheet covers allows them to stay in good condition and be reused. Because I was often gone for weeks at a time, being organized was very important to me. Having everything I needed to compete allowed me the confidence to just concentrate on my ride. We all know barrel racers who show up late, scramble

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Youth Forum BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MCKENZIE MORGAN

Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

July 2019 Leading Youth Riders Name/Hometown/Earnings

Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, you get knocked back two more steps and have to pick yourself back up and regroup.

COURTESY MCKENZIE MORGAN

For example, I started rodeoing not too long ago. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do but never took the time to spend every weekend going to different rodeos. I’m trying to make the International Finals Rodeo my rookie year. I won a couple rodeos and placed at a few others, which I was really happy about since I don’t truly have a “rodeo” horse. Then, one weekend rolled around that taught me a lot. I hit a barrel to place at one, and then we were trying to make two rodeos in one night. I ran in deep mud at the first one, then on the way to the second one a flash flood came and we didn’t make the rodeo— we pulled in as they were calling our names. We unsaddled in the rain, and then the generator wouldn’t work. I drove eight hours home the next day with no money.

Meet McKenzie Morgan Age: 16 Hometown: Maryville, Tennessee Lifetime Earnings: $235,165 Horse: In Firewaters Honor (“H2”), 2006 gelding, Firewater Special x Cachicka Bound x Mr Honor Bound Recent Accomplishments: Multiple RFD-TV’s The American Semifinals qualifier, The Patriot Young Guns Shootout 1D Champion, NBHA Shamrock Showdown Open and Youth 1D Champion, 2017 and 2018 NBHA Youth World Champion, 2018 NBHA Open World Champion Sponsors: Spurs Big Fix, B Equine Essentials, MVP, Get Patched, Spur Life, OE Nutraceuticals, Dazzle Rock Tack, Triple Crown Feed, Equine Total Gold, Team JHA

Late nights and early mornings at the barn make the good runs on the weekend worth it.

$9,206

2. V irginya Foran Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

$5,659

3. M ichael Duffie Williamston, South Carolina

$5,617

4. J ordan Driver Garden City, Texas

$5,521

5. A lexis Raye Lynch Crawford, Texas

$4,396

6. P atton Ann Lynch Crawford, Texas

$3,884

7. B ayleigh Choate Cohutta, Georgia

$3,775

8. S kyler Nicholas Briggs, Texas

$3,708

9. K ylar Terlip Frontenac, Kansas

$3,220

10. Bristan Kennedy Levelland, Texas

$3,185

Youth statistics are determined by money won in youth divisions and incentives only and do not include dollars won by youth riders in open competition.

Statistics are obtained from Equi-Stat reports processed before the issue’s press deadline and may not accurately reflect dollars won between press deadline and when the issue goes to print. Event producers are responsible for submitting show results to Equi-Stat.

DONNA JOHNSTON

IN MY VERY FIRST ARTICLE, I talked about being the “rodeo kid,” being different from everyone else and missing out on

By McKenzie normal things high Morgan, 16 school kids usually do. I want to talk about that again this month.

Being the rodeo kid takes a lot of determination, hard work and being different. Most kids—and even adults— who don’t rodeo would never do the things we do or put in the time and effort. For me, this is what makes it all worth it. Late nights and early mornings at the barn make the good runs on the weekend that much better. It takes someone with a lot of drive and determination to be a winner. Although we sometimes seem to step away from being humble when we’re on a winning streak, this is what I love so much about barrel racing—it’ll take you to the bottom just as fast as it took you to the top.

1. K ami Ann Klepac Van Vleck, Texas

I went home, regrouped, and the following weekend I hurried home eight hours from the beach to make it to a barrel race. I hold the arena record in this pen and told myself I was going to make a clean run. I went in there and hit two barrels and, again, went home empty-handed. However, I came out with a safe run and a healthy horse, and that’s all you can ask for.

Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, you get knocked back two more steps and have to pick yourself up and regroup. Everyone goes through slumps and wants to throw their sucker in the dirt, but you have to keep pushing through the rough patches.

All great things and all good horses are worth fighting for—it’s just a matter of who will fight and who will quit.

Don’t give up over a few bad runs when the good ones are few and far between.

Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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YOUTH PERSPECTIVE

Write Your Own Story We have the opportunity to be the author of our story with God by our side giving assistance to make the story even more remarkable.

COURTESY REGAN DAVIS

GENE MCFERRAN/CAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHY

WE ALL HAVE OUR OWN STORYBOOK. Everything we experience is yet another page in our book. We have the opportunity to be the author of our story with God by our side giving assistance to make the story even more remarkable.

We all have been granted the ability to be anything we dream. Faith and belief in the future is truly an essential factor that can be the result of one’s success. It is nobody’s decision whether your dream can or cannot come true. That is under your control—you are the author of your story.

In 2016, I was blessed to swing my leg over a horse I truly look at as “my unicorn.” To ride her was not only an honor but a dream come true. I had the opportunity of a lifetime to begin running her. When I ran her, I acquired this hopeful spirit that

By Regan Davis, anything was possible. The power, grace and heart she possessed 17 is simply breathtaking. I was living a temporary fairytale, until tragedy interrupted only one month later. As we began decelerating approaching the holding pen after a run, something just didn’t feel right. In fact, it felt awfully wrong. I dismounted immediately when I could see her only holding weight on three legs. We discovered not long after that she severely tore her hind suspensory ligament, and that was the last run she made. It continues to leave me pondering how she was able to make the run she did with three legs. Her suspensory ligament was not the only thing that was torn that day, my heart was also shattered. I will never feel the power within her again. She will never feel the love she felt when competing again.

Sometimes I pray wishing selfishly I could make just one more run on her. I often wonder what the future could have held if maybe that day did not result in such heartbreak. Something God has made apparent within the past few years is that life is short. You never know when your opportunity can diminish. If you really want it you have to be brave, believe and have faith in God’s plan.

Life is too short to wait. Life is too short not to live every day fully. Remember to believe in your future, because all things are possible for those who believe. Be brave and write your story—your potential is limitless.

Sometimes I pray wishing selfishly I could make just one more run on her. I will never feel the power within her again. She will never feel the love she felt when competing again.

to borrow equipment, and rush through their warm-ups because of poor planning. I guarantee Tom Brady hasn’t won all those Super Bowls because he forgot to pack his helmet or ran out of gas on the way to the game.

There are so many useful tips we can gather as competitors from our friends, teachers, videos and articles. Take the time to read and keep yourself educated and up to date on current ideas within your chosen discipline. Anyone who has spent time with me knows I never go anywhere without a notebook to write down important thoughts. I’ve even been known to ask waitresses for their pen to jot things down on napkins.

“There are no shortcuts. I approached practices the same way I approached games.

You can’t turn it on and off like a faucet. I couldn’t dog it during practice and then when I needed that extra push late in the game, expect it to be there. Very few people get anywhere by taking shortcuts.”

—Michael Jordan, 6-time National Basketball Association champion, 6-time NBA Finals MVP, 5-time NBA MVP, 14-time NBA All Star, and more

Once I made the decision to become a barrel racer, nothing short of being a champion would satisfy me. I knew it would take consistent work while striving to educate myself constantly and then practice, practice, practice. I’ve always made it a practice to observe other individuals who are winners.

I love basketball, having played it in high school, so it’s no secret that I love Michael Jordan. His work ethic closely mirrored my own and is one of the reasons he is such a great champion.

Remember to do the little things like myself and Michael, because nothing is ever too small when pursuing greatness.

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Barrel Racing Across The U.S.

WESTERN EDGE PHOTOGRAPHY

UBRA Wasatch County Series

Katelyn Maid Some Cash April 26–28, Heber City, Utah

Open 1D Average: 1) Katelyn Carter/Southern Maid Cash/32.498; 2) DeAnna Critton/DCWR Frosty Girl/32.571; Open 2D Average: 1) Amberly Snyder/French Open/33.520; 2) Stacy Glause/Dun InFrenchlace/33.542; Open 3D Average: 1) Jill Atkinson/Fire In My Genes/34.517; 2) Brylie Olsen/Zans Lady Hollywood/34.530; Open 4D Average: 1) Clark Monk/Hesaonesslickonetoo/35.500; 2) Macady Russell/ TM Bring It On/35.542; Open 5D Average: 1) April King/Hitman/36.527; 2) Maci Mitchell/Lazzeri Taurus/36.531. Open 1D Saturday: 1) Katelyn Carter/Southern Maid Cash/16.285/$1,062; 2) DeAnna Critton/DCWR Frosty Girl/16.337/$938; 3) Lauren Porter/TS Snapn Ta Fame/16.349/$768; Open 2D Saturday: 1) Maegan Heiner/ Doc Manny/16.785/$905; 2) Jillette Atkinson/A Victory Lap/16.793/$799; 3) Terri Wood-Gates/RGR Bellaire/16.796/$655; Open 3D Saturday: 1) Kelsey Tate/Kent Cee The Judge/17.289/$747; 2) Cindy Williams/Rock N Roll Ta Fame/17.294/$660; 3) Voneal Packer/Honey/17.296/$541; Open 4D Saturday: 1) Natalie Riley/ Katelyn Carter and Southern Maid Cash.

Frenchmans Turnon/17.785/$669; 2) Deena Van Tassell/RV Minion/17.787/$591; 3) Ashley Dudley/RGR Coronarita/17.827/$484. Open 5D Saturday: 1) Pattilee Gann/ Ladys Leo Fame/18.286/$551; 2) Stacie Stephenson/Nightly Fire/18.294/$486; 3) Maci Mitchell/Lazzeri Taurus/18.295/$398. Open 1D Sunday: 1) Katelyn Carter/Southern Maid Cash/16.213/$950; 2) DeAnna Critton/DCWR Frosty Girl/16.234/$850; 3) Kenna Coronado/CR Dee Plays For Cash/16.292/$700; Open 2D Sunday: 1) Cathy Morgan/The Good Lane/16.732/$809; 2) Jordan Kircher/Rob Em Smooth/16.752/$724; 3) DeAnna Critton/Holy Bucks Red Leo/16.754/$596; Open 3D Sunday: 1) Gracie Mitchell/Firewater Showdown/17.214/$668; 2) Krystyn Stevens/JA Double N Down Doc/17.221/$598; 3) Macady Russell/Povertys Ashton/17.223/$492; Open 4D Sunday: 1) Tracy Milne/Streakin Stinson/17.714/$598; 2) Heather Clegg/Real Gun Sky/17.715/$535; 3) Kamie Cox/Smart Cool Lena/17.732/$441; Open 5D Sunday: 1) Sheri Reel/Memories On The Rocks/18.229/$492; 2) Brooklynn Voigt/DK Cinco/18.234/$402 & Kammi Camphouse/Imfrenchnfamous/18.234/$402.

In Marketing A Photo Really

IS

Worth A Thousand Words.

Your stallion’s photo could make a difference in the number of mares you book.

Start planning now for next breeding season by getting the best photos you can of your stallion Hiring a professional equine photographer really is a good investment.

But if you are planning on taking your own stallion photos here are a few tips to remember.

Get a helper or two and set aside a couple of hours for the photo shoot.

Take photos mid morning (10 a.m.) or early afternoon (2.p.m.) when the lighting is best. Make sure the sun is behind you to avoid shadows and show off the horse’s muscles.

Choose a good level spot with an uncluttered background.

The horse should be clean, dry and groomed to look his best. Use a clean leather halter.

Use a good camera and set it on the higher resolution setting and take LOTS of photos.

Position the camera to the horse’s mid section and level with the horse’s barrel so that it is shooting straight or slightly up at the horse.

Make sure the horse stands so all four legs are seen and positioned so the near legs are straight and the far legs slightly under the belly.

The horse’s head should turn slightly toward the camera with just the opposite nostril and eye brow (but not the whole eye) showing. Ears pointed forward.

Promote your stallion to mare owners through the 2020 BHN Stallion Register!

Will be published November/December 2019. To reserve your space, contact: Donna Johnston | donna.johnston@cowboypublishing.com | 817-304-3053

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Futurity Roundup Fresh Start Futurity

UBRA Rocky Mountain Power 2D Futurity

Chelsie On Fire

Taylor Hildreth Rocs

Futurity Average 1D: 1) BW Fame On Fire/Chelsie Cunningham/30.641/$652; 2) RC Black In Famous/ Heidi Gunderson/30.723/$544; 3) Hide Ur Crazy/ Rudie Hepper/30.981/$436; 4) RRR Flingmeadream/ Kasey Hiatt/31.194/$327; 5) SC Plenty Famous/Shawn Varpness/31.284/$218. Futurity Average 2D: 1) Graves Red Bully/Shawn Varpness/32.644/$436; 2) Smart Frosted Slate/Sara Steiner/32.943/$363; 3) Classic Wagon/ Jessica Meyers/33.427/$291; 4) Le Pirates Cartel/Kelli Shryock/33.581/$218; 5) Ima Famous Design/Cindy Baltezore/33.671/$145. Futurity First Go 1D: 1) RC PYC Back In Bay/Molly Otto/14.962/$491; 2) BW Fame On Fire/ Chelsie Cunningham/15.365/$408; 3) SJS Bombshell/Hope Raley/15.380/$327; 4) Hide Ur Crazy/Rudie Hepper/15.440/$245; 5) SC Cash N R Account/Shawn Varpness/15.450/$164. Futurity First Go 2D: 1) Justa Flying Fame/Paul Knorr/15.979/$327; 2) SC Plenty Famous/Shawn Varpness/16.019/$273; 3) Bayou A Freighttrain/Amy Chesmore/16.046/$218; 4) PR Dirty Girl/Darin Meyers/16.074/$164; 5) Graves Red Bully/Shawn Varpness/16.246/$109. Futurity 2nd Go 1D: 1) Hopskip And A Streak/Ashlyn Goven/14.819/$491; 2) RC Black In Famous/Heidi Gunderson/14.864/$408; 3) SC Plenty Famous/ Shawn Varpness/15.265/$327; 4) BW Fame On Fire/Chelsie Cunningham/15.276/$245; 5) Paddys Best Whiskey/Cami Bussmus/15.369/$164. Futurity Second Go 2D: 1) Smart Frosted Slate/Sara Steiner/15.925/$327; 2) Aint Seen Famous Yet/Amelia McCumber/15.978/$273; 3) DL Guys Hickory Cash/ Alise Holst/16.008/$218; 4) SL French Meteorite/Emilee Pauley/16.022/$164; 5) PR Dirty Girl/Darin Meyers/16.032/$109.

Futurity Average 1D: 1) JL Prissys Roc/Taylor Hildreth/33.372/$1,293; 2) RGR Bellaire/Terri Wood-Gates/ 33.385/$1,086; 3) Favorite Version/Kelli Thouvenell/33.560/$931; 4) The Good Lane/Cathy Morgan/33.714/$724; Futurity Average 2D: 1) Free To Be Sampson/McKensy Topham/35.426/$862; 2) DP Mover/Teri Bowman/35.460/$724; 3) Chuz The Right/Callie Jones/35.491/$621; 4) Liar Liar Pants On Fire/Jessica Sampson/ 35.553/$483. Futurity First Go 1D: 1) JL Prissys Roc/Taylor Hildreth/16.712/$970; 2) Dapper Da Great/Vauna Walker/ 16.741/$815; 3) RGR Bellaire/Terri Wood-Gates/16.796/$698; 4) Famous Wildthang/Taylor Hildreth/16.808/$543; Futurity First Go 2D: 1) Azure Storm Cat/Sierra Terry/17.749/$647; 2) Moonridge Rising/Randi Perry/17.780/$543; 3) Free To Be Sampson/McKensy Topham/17.782/$466; 4) RV Minion/ Deena Van Tassell/17.787/$362. Futurity Second Go 1D: 1) RGR Bellaire/Terri Wood-Gates/16.589/$970; 2) Favorite Version/Kelli Thouvenell/16.629/$815; 3) JL Prissys Roc/Taylor Hildreth/16.660/$698; 4) RyleeReed/ Jill Atkinson/16.684/$543; Futurity Second Go 2D: 1) Nightly Fire/Stacie Stephenson/17.609/$647; 2) MH Chasin Debonair/Mckale Hadley/17.616/$543; 3) Im One Fun Guy/ Kali Jo Parker/17.628/$466; 4) A Streak Of Hot Pie/Suzann Bene/17.635/$362.

May 10-12, Huron, South Dakota

April 26-28, Heber City, Utah

WESTERN EDGE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Chelsie Cunningham and BW Fame On Fire.

Taylor Hildreth and JL Prissys Roc.

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Results BETTER BARREL RACES FINALS Oklahoma City, OK - April 24, 2019 4,632 Entries - $102,500 Added $596,650 Total Purse

FINALS 1D - 1,670 E. - $50,000 Add. - $108,942 TP 1) JL TWISTED ROC / Mark Bugni / Same, 15.165, $10,089, $14,686; 2) RED MAN JONES / Randee Prindle / Same, 15.174, $3,840, $8,851; 3) STOLI MY GUY / Lisa M Nicholas / Lisa M & Jeremy Nicholas, 15.282, $2,931, $7,494; 4) BACHLORETTA / Madison McCaffity / Same, 15.285, $2,527, $3,149; 5) BRING IT ON FROST TE / Hollie Etbauer / B & H Etbauer Living Trst, 15.337, $2,022, $2,022; 6) CREDIT TO FIESTA / Kara Large / RSL Enterprises Llc, 15.362, $1,818, $3,442; 7) SAWYERS FROSTED MOON / Marne Loosenort / Kim Buckingham, 15.369, $1,718, $2,202; 8) LZK DASHUS ROCKSTAR / Shannon Lillard / Same, 15.370, $1,618, $2,206; 9) VF BORN FAMOUS / Dustin Angelle / Espey C & Angelle D, 15.374, $1,517, $2,796; 10) FLOS HEIRESS / Fallon Taylor / Dian & Shelton Taylor, 15.401, $1,414, $2,797; .

FINALS 2D - $90,778 TP 1) LEAVING HOT MEMORIES / Dally Parker / Zach & Misty Parker, 15.667, $8,407, $8,407; 2) ONEWILDCINCODEMAYO / Jessica M Nantz Beck / Travis & Jessica M Beck, 15.673, $3,200, $3,200; 3) CHECK THIS FAME / Kagan Davis / Kerry R Hayes, 15.682, $2,442, $2,442; 4) RC BLACK IN FAMOUS / Heidi Gunderson / Chuck & Lisa Nelson, 15.696, $2,105, $2,105; 5) BONANZA BARPASSER / Kylynn Foreman Hale / Molli I Swiderski, 15.703, $1,685, $1,685; 6) DE SUPER BULLY / Kaylee F Burnett / Vicky Taylor, 15.709, $1,515, $1,515; 7) RANDIS EFFORT / Larae Porterfield Smith / Kevin & Patrici Charleston, 15.713, $1,431, $1,748; 8) LE BROWN BOMBER / Keri Ely / Lon & Gay Ely, 15.717, $1,348, $1,895; 9) ABK ELVIS / Branda L Marsh / Same, 15.718, $1,264, $1,264; 10) MISS FLING OF PEPPER / Marne Loosenort / Kingins D & Loosenort M, 15.732, $1,178, $2,287;

FINALS 3D - $72,634 TP 1) FIRST DOWN HOOTER / Ashley Watson / Mike & Ashley Watson, 16.184, $6,726, $7,932; 2) FIREWATER FLOYD / McKenna K Wagner / Karen Kring Wagner, 16.189, $2,560, $3,597; 3) RSL FIRSTROYALEDDIE / Kara Large / RSL Enterprises Llc, 16.199, $1,954, $1,954; 4) JUMA GEM / Katie Rae Roberts / Same, 16.215, $1,684, $1,684; 5) FROSTYS REBEL DARLIN / Stana L Slagle Baker / Same, 16.229, $1,348, $2,305; 6) ROANHORSE RITA

/ Olivia Hodnett / Todd & Courtney Hodnett, 16.236, $1,212, $1,639; 7) DOCS SIX PACK / Jessica Ty Reynolds York / Same, 16.240, $1,145, $1,145; 8) BLOODYMARYINATINCAN / Mikayla A Conklin / Todd Holder, 16.252, $1,078, $1,078; 9) FIRETRAIN O TOOLE / Sabrina D Devers / Same, 16.263, $1,012, $1,012; 10) SALTYS KEY CELEBRITY / Bobbie Jo Miller / Lee Lakken Bice, 16.276, $942, $1,748;

FINALS 4D - $54,481 TP 1) TRIMESSINWITHME / Shalonda Miller / Same, 16.674, $5,044, $5,044; 2) GORGEOUS INDIAN (PT) / Kelly J Herron Harmon / Bill Stephens, 16.681, $1,920, $3,562; 3) CENTER OF THE STORM / Kaye Spillers / Same, 16.690, $1,465, $1,465; 4) LIL RED CAJUN PRIEST / Sierra Parrish / Holly Huval Parrish, 16.693, $1,263, $1,263; 5) WENDELS UNDERDAWG / Janine Watson / Same, 16.695, $1,011, $1,011; 6) RAZZMATAZZ TWIST / Billie Jo Miller / Bobbie Jo Miller, 16.697, $909, $1,531; 7) WEAVERS DOC O SMART / Wendy M Cline / Same, 16.702, $859, $1,620; 8) JACK OF ALL KINGS / Emily Mortensen / Cory & Emily Mortensen, 16.708, $809, $809; 9) EXCLUSIVELY DOC / Allie Harris / Norman Phillips, 16.711, $759, $759; 10) DC FRENCH DEE FRANK / Morgan D Schwabauer / Same, 16.713, $707, $1,243;

FINALS 5D - $36,311 TP 1) FLASH / Brandy Wilkins-Lovelace / Unknown, 17.199, $3,363, $4,971; 2) BEE MY STARDUSTER / Jennifer Starkey / Same, 17.201, $1,280, $1,280; 3) JESS DARE TO DREAM / Paula B Owens / Sandi Hassell, 17.210, $977, $977; 4) GO QUICK JAGGER / Melanie Riggs / Same, 17.254, $842, $1,107; 5) KANDY COATED LYNX / Chris Adamik / Same, 17.294, $674, $674; 6) BARTS VALENTINE / Susan E Swanson / Same, 17.314, $606, $1,067; 7) RUNNIN OUTTA SIGHT / Denise L Tuttle Storm / Same, 17.329, $573, $700; 8) ZIPPER PEPPER FLASH (PT) / Mindi Petree / Ashlea Bennett, 17.330, $539, $792; 9) GENUINE HONEY (PT) / Judy L McReynolds / Same, 17.340, $506, $656; 10) FANCYS FAME / Kyle M Leleux / Morgan L Matte, 17.342, $471, $471;

INVITATIONAL SHOOTOUT 1D 148 E. - $7,375 TP 1) CINCHY FRENCHMAN / Jessica Wykert / Mike & Peggy Coffman, 15.334, $3,150; 2) BB RUNNIN ON TIME / Cindy L Mainus-Jett / Rory A & Cindy L Jett, 15.410, $1,900; 3) CRYSTAL SUNDOWN / Teddra B Kinsey / Kevin & Teddra B Kinsey, 15.466, $1,250; 4) DH JESS STELLAR / Janna Beam-Brown / Damon Hodges, 15.489, $650; 5) DREAMS FIRST FLASH / Wenda A Johnson / Tres Mesa Horses, 15.502, $425;

INVITATIONAL SHOOTOUT 2D $7,562.50 TP 1) LZK DASHUS ROCKSTAR / Shannon Lillard / Same, 15.517, $3,250; 2) SUGAR SMOOTH DUKE / Salem Brooks / Same, 15.584, $1,950; 3) SPIKED WITH CRAZY / Jacob Blanton / Unknown, 15.800, $1,275; 4) FAMOUS SENOR GEORGE / Kortni McConnell / Kelcey Koehler, 15.877, $650; 5) ABK ELVIS / Branda L Marsh / Same, 15.896, $437.50;

INVITATIONAL SHOOTOUT 3D $9,812.50 TP 1) ZBAR STAR / Katie Munoz / Ceeanna Munoz, 15.796, $3,925; 2) DAFFY / Gracey Lee Jarosek / Unknown, 15.802, $2,350; 3) GCH TAKIN ON THE SUN / Christina R (Tina) Cain / Same, 15.831, $1,537.50; 4) TICKETGOODTILTUESDAY / Brandi R Manning / Same, 15.884, $800; 5) HELEN LOAD THE KIDS / Mandy Griffith / Same, 15.928, $550; 6) DS TOASTIN DASH / Cody Ward / Same, 15.981, $400; 7) CHICKS DIG BOGIE / Lawcyn L Bledsoe / Same, 15.982, $250;

INVITATIONAL SHOOTOUT 4D $8,687.50 TP 1) HEZA LION KING / Jessica Mullens / Same, 16.075, $3,562.50; 2) ROCK E / Alyssa Bigon / Same, 16.148, $2,150; 3) MISTER ROBIN TARI / Darla Hoover / Same, 16.184, $1,400; 4) TY / Christine Davis / Unknown, 16.316, $700; 5) LILYS POWDER PLAYBOY / Shannon Dean Turci / Same, 16.318, $500; 6) KPS ASHES GOT BUGS / Justina (Justy) Hagan / Same, 16.441, $375;

INVITATIONAL SHOOTOUT 5D $6,812.50 TP 1) SPECIAL CLOWN ROYAL / Carla J Myers / Geral Dewitt, 16.467, $2,900; 2) WINDYS MAGIC MARY / Deborah Writtenberry / Same, 16.687, $1,750; 3) CRYIN COYOTE MOON / Jamy Cole / Dakota & Jamy Cole, 16.814, $1,175; 4) EDM WILD STREAK / Colbi Freeman / Karen Huntington Baker, 16.836, $575; 5) SMART LIL DULCE 101 / Kaylee Berry / Paul Allen Berry, 16.846, $412.50;

FUTURITY 1D - 90 E. - $15,000 Add. - $34,458 TP 1) ONE FIRST CLASS LADY / Jordon J Peterson Briggs / Same, 31.202, $3,245, $7,069; 2) RED RONDA / Kylie K Ward Weast / Same, 31.623, $2,781, $5,214; 3) FAMOUS LIL JET / Jordon J Peterson Briggs / Same, 31.646, $2,318, $4,404; 4) MISS FLING OF PEPPER / Marne Loosenort / Kingins D & Loosenort M, 31.674, $1,854, $3,245; 5) TS QUEENS SHAKE EM / Kelsey Lutjen / Kevin S Keller, 31.699, $1,391, $3,477; 6) IMA BLAZING GRACE / Marne Loosenort

/ Tammy A B Harrington, 31.726, $1,082, $1,082; 7) CRUZ N TA FAME / Andrea Cline / Todd Matte, 31.749, $927, $1,970; 8) FAMOUS LADIES MAN / Kassie M Mowry / Michael J Boone, 31.750, $696, $2,434; 8) NOT A TRES OF FEAR / Peter M Oen / Scamper M Hill Cole, 31.750, $696, $2,434; 10) JUNO SHE CAN FRENCH / Kelsey Lutjen / Eaton T & Armstrong D, 31.800, $464, $464.

FUTURITY 2D - $4,172 TP FIRST GO - 1) Ima Perry N Famous, 16.567, $695; 2) Entitled Ta Fame, 16.569, $579; 3) Makeitamojito, 16.572, $464; 4) A Hot Fling, 16.576, $348.

SECOND GO - 1) Cajun Chrome, 16.383, $695; 2) Epic Coco, 16.419, $579; 3) Dash Ta Mirage, 16.438, $464; 4) Beduino N Fire Water, 16.439, $348;

BREEDERS FUTURITY 1D - 30 E. - $10,000 Add. - $20,502 TP FIRST GO - 1) Famous Lil Jet, 15.771, $3,382; 2) Famous Ladies Man, 15.844, $2,767; 3) Cajun Chrome, 15.860, $2,051; 4) Dash Ta Mirage, 15.874, $1,333; 5) Irosesuchastinson, 15.942, $718.

SECOND GO - 1) Famous Lil Jet, 15.875, $3,382; 2) Back The Blue, 15.892, $2,767; 3) Irosesuchastinson, 15.904, $2,051; 4) Famous Ladies Man, 15.906, $1,333; 5) Ima Perry N Famous, 15.932, $718;

AQHA OPEN 1D - 628 E. - $8,000 Add. - $10,881 TP FIRST GO - 1) Stoli My Guy, 15.196, $1,033; 2) Smokin Koa Lena, 15.239, $816; 3) Red Man Jones, 15.361, $653; 4) Tampa Bay Rey Deal, 15.421, $544; 5) Pyron Rose, 15.443, $490; SECOND GO - 1) Red Man Jones, 15.436, $1,033; 2) RSL Firstroyaleddie, 15.514, $735; 2) Sugar Smooth Duke, 15.514, $735; 4) Any Given Sunday B, 15.559, $544; 5) Firebug Jag, 15.566, $490;

AQHA OPEN 2D - $9,068 TP FIRST GO - 1) Miss Fling Of Pepper, 15.754, $771; 1) Shooter Bugs Moon, 15.754, $771; 3) Claims Ta Be Famous, 15.758, $544; SECOND GO - 1) Featured Request, 15.936, $861; 2) Titian Shining Q, 15.937, $680; 3) Assured Smart Money, 15.943, $544;

AQHA OPEN 3D - $7,255 TP FIRST GO - 1) Hope To Fame, 16.196, $689; 2) In The Loop Ez, 16.205, $544; 3) Flaming For Cash, 16.210, $435; SECOND GO - 1) Last American Perks, 16.437, $689; 2) Joe Effort, 16.440, $544; 3) Epic Sun Frost, 16.441, $435;

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AQHA OPEN 4D - $5,444 TP FIRST GO - 1) Brow Rivers, 16.705, $463; 1) Convincing Feeling, 16.705, $463; 3) Gins Little Freckle, 16.707, $326; .

SECOND GO - 1) Holy Dashing Budha, 16.938, $517; 2) Knock Knock Neechee, 16.939, $408; 3) Annettas Firewater, 16.940, $326;

AQHA OPEN 5D - $3,627 TP FIRST GO - 1) Guys Frosty Fidget, 17.199, $344; 2) Cates Jet Fuel, 17.203, $272; 3) Honor Eddie Bob, 17.220, $218; SECOND GO - 1) Streakin Jule Bug, 17.452, $344; 2) FA Woodys Crystal, 17.472, $272; 3) Buffalo County Brisc, 17.474, $218;

UTAH BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FUTURITY Heber City, UT - April 26, 2019 1,393 Entries - $18,150 Added $78,174.26 Total Purse

FUTURITY 1D - 86 E. - $5,000 Add. - $12,932 TP 1) JL PRISSYS ROC / Taylor Miniat Hildreth / Jill Lane Quarter Horses, 33.372, $1,293, $2,961; 2) RGR BELLAIRE / Terri Wood Gates / Same, 33.385, $1,086, $2,754; 3) FAVORITE VERSION / Kelli L Thouvenell / Same, 33.560, $931, $1,940; 4) THE GOOD LANE / Cathy Morgan / Same, 33.714, $724, $1,112; 5) KR MINI PEARL / Ryan Lovendahl / Sally N Kidd, 33.733, $517, $905; 6) DAPPER DA GREAT / Vauna Walker / Rubylee F Walker, 33.749, $362, $1,177; 7) RV MERRI GOODBYE / Vauna Walker / Randy & Vauna Walker, 33.782, $259, $453.

FUTURITY 2D - $8,622 TP 1) FREE TO BE SAMPSON / McKensy Topham / Unknown, 35.426, $862, $1,587; 2) DP MOVER / Teri L Bowman / Unknown, 35.460, $724, $724; 3) CHUZ THE RIGHT / Callie Jones / Unknown, 35.491, $621, $750; 4) LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE / Jessica Sampson / Unknown, 35.553, $483, $483; 5) HERCULES GOT GUNS / Heather Clegg / Wade & Ruth Christensen, 35.745, $345, $785; 6) VIEW ME DASHIN / Mary Cecelia Ray Tharp / Unknown, 35.876, $241, $370; 7) NIGHTLY FIRE / Stacie Stephenson / Unknown, 35.903, $172, $819

OPEN SATURDAY 1D - 350 E. $5,000 Add. - $5,650 TP 1) SOUTHERN MAID CASH / Katelyn R

Badham Carter / Shelly Terry, 16.285, $1,062; 2) DCWR FROSTY GIRL / Deanna Critton / Dalton Critton, 16.337, $938; 3) TS SNAPN TA FAME / Lauren Porter / Mark Butler, 16.349, $768; 4) MISS ALOTA DISTANCE / Maklee Jo Larsen / Karl H Hoopes, 16.366, $593; 5) EMB MO RACIN / Katelyn Udy / Unknown, 16.384, $458; 6) DUNIT IN A HEMI / Kali Jo Parker / Ronald & Victoria Garcia, 16.516, $356; 7) SMOOTH MOVIN LENA / Terri Wood Gates / G And N Wood Prprtys Llc, 16.526, $299; 8) SMOKE N WIN / Timmi Ward Merrill / Staci Sue Ward, 16.546, $260; 9) CLASSY AND I KNOW IT / Margaret Ann Jones / Roger & Margaret A Jones, 16.571, $237; 10) VITAL FAME / Shyann Lucas / Kathy L Campbell, 16.642, $203;

OPEN SATURDAY 2D - $4,812 TP 1) DOC MANNY / Maegan Heiner / Cody & Maegan Heiner, 16.785, $905; 2) A VICTORY LAP / Jillette Atkinson / J&J Atkinson Llc, 16.793, $799; 3) RGR BELLAIRE / Terri Wood Gates / Same, 16.796, $655; 4) FAMOUS WILDTHANG / Taylor Miniat Hildreth / Webb Ranch Llc, 16.808, $505; 5) KR MINI PEARL / Ryan Lovendahl / Sally N Kidd, 16.811, $390; 6) BIG T / Hadlie Olsen / Unknown, 16.816, $303; 7) BEA SHAKER / Caitlin Jae Vondette / Same, 16.823, $255; 8) RGR JESS DA BOMB / Melanie A Adams / Deloy & Melanie A Adams, 16.824, $221; 9) WINNERS RED FLAME / Rebekah Hartley / Michael B & Annie F Rose, 16.830, $202; 10) RGR LONER BOY / Melanie A Adams / Deloy & Melanie A Adams, 16.839, $173;

OPEN SATURDAY 3D - $3,974 TP 1) KENT CEE THE JUDGE / Kelsey Tate / Same, 17.289, $747; 2) ROCK N ROLL TA FAME / Cindy Williams / R2M2Z Performance Horses, 17.294, $660; 3) HONEY / Voneal Packer / Unknown, 17.296, $541; 4) BOOTLEG BABE / Brandee Sessions / Same, 17.300, $417; 5) BUNDY SIX / Allison Lang / Lisa Lang, 17.301, $322; 6) DRYS LITTLE FLOWER / Rachel Cardon / Same, 17.316, $250; 7) REAL EASY SHINE / Hadlee Hunter / Lyndsey L Hunter, 17.324, $211; 8) COME A RUNNIN BOYS / Shanan Doherty / K W Horses, 17.327, $183; 9) DODGEN THRU LANES / Amber Thorpe / Holly M Woodruff, 17.334, $167; 10) MR QUICKSTER / Marie E Smith / Terry G Smith, 17.337, $143;

OPEN SATURDAY 4D - $3,559 TP 1) FRENCHMANS TURNON / Natalie E Riley / Same, 17.785, $669; 2) RV MINION / Deena Van Tassell / Deena & Trent Van Tassel, 17.787, $591; 3) RGR CORONARITA / Ashlee Dawn Dudley / WA Barrel Horses, 17.827, $484; 4) CADILLAC ZAC / Kenzie Sather / Mackenzie Sather, 17.837, $374; 5) SHAYDEE / Valorie Willoughby /

Unknown, 17.845, $288; 6) STREAKIN STINSON / Tracy L Milne / Same, 17.859, $224; 7) HERCULES GOT GUNS / Heather Clegg / Wade & Ruth Christensen, 17.872, $189; 8) SD BOOGIE BOY BLUE / Jessica Gregory / Unknown, 17.881, $164; 9) CASH ISTHE GAMEPLAN / Vandy Williams / Michael S & Denice York, 17.888, $149; 10) RSR SPEED COM MANNY / Katelyn R Badham Carter / Okelberry Livestock, 17.889, $128;

OPEN SATURDAY 5D - $2,929 TP 1) LADYS LEO FAME / Pattilee Gann / Jackie Crane, 18.286, $551; 2) NIGHTLY FIRE / Stacie Stephenson / Unknown, 18.294, $486; 3) LAZZERI TAURUS / Maci Mitchell / Unknown, 18.295, $398; 4) JF SOME KINDA FUN / Amy Slye / Unknown, 18.326, $308; 5) RHODE TO OXFORD / Amy Adams / Unknown, 18.331, $237; 6) SUES JET DUALLY / Carmin Cox / Calla J (C J) Cox, 18.353, $185; 7) RHODA / Jodi McNulty / Unknown, 18.385, $155; 8) LINEBARS SAND LADY / Makayla Nielsen / Emily Nally, 18.397, $135; 9) RAISE A SPECIAL DOC / Keary Stephens / Unknown, 18.400, $123; 10) AO BYE BYE LOLA / Jessica Lear / Unknown, 18.461, $105;

OPEN SUNDAY 1D - 297 E. $5,000 Add. - $5,000 TP 1) SOUTHERN MAID CASH / Katelyn R Badham Carter / Shelly Terry, 16.213, $950; 2) DCWR FROSTY GIRL / Deanna Critton / Dalton Critton, 16.234, $850; 3) CR DEE PLAYS FORCASH / McKenna Coronado / Michael A & Becky Coronado, 16.292, $700; 4) DOCS SMOOTH JACK / Sierra Terry / Paul V Terry, 16.303, $600; 5) SMOKE N WIN / Timmi Ward Merrill / Staci Sue Ward, 16.313, $475; 6) WINNERS RED FLAME / Rebekah Hartley / Michael B & Annie F Rose, 16.349, $350; 7) A VICTORY LAP / Jillette Atkinson / J&J Atkinson Llc, 16.361, $300; 8) EYESA GOT A HEMI / McKenna Coronado / Michael A & Becky Coronado, 16.362, $250; 9) DUNIT IN A HEMI / Kali Jo Parker / Ronald & Victoria Garcia, 16.409, $200; 10) TWO RUBLES / Darcee Shepherd / Casey & Darcee Shepherd, 16.448, $175;

OPEN SUNDAY 2D - $4,258 TP 1) THE GOOD LANE / Cathy Morgan / Same, 16.732, $809; 2) ROB EM SMOOTH / Jordan Bassett-Kircher / Bassett J & Nevill E, 16.752, $724; 3) HOLY BUCKS RED LEO / Deanna Critton / Dalton Critton, 16.754, $596; 4) RGR SPRINGLOADED / Melanie A Adams / Deloy & Melanie A Adams, 16.796, $511; 5) T HEART TWO OH NINE / Riley Shelton Spargen / Same, 16.799, $405; 6) DUN IN FRENCH LACE / Stacy Jones Glause / Same, 16.825, $298; 7) JOSE CUERVO / Annie Okelberry / Unknown, 16.828, $255; 8) JR HEART

OF AN ANGEL / Jill Parker Atkinson / JR Performance Horses Llc, 16.832, $213; 9) PCR BLEW BY YOU / Terri Wood Gates / Wood Norma & Gates Terri W, 16.833, $170; 10) HERCULES (SHELTON) / Cindy Shelton / Unknown, 16.840, $149;

OPEN SUNDAY 3D - $3,517 TP 1) FIREWATER SHOWDOWN / Gracie Mitchell / Amanda Mitchell, 17.214, $668; 2) JA DOUBLENDOWN DOC / Krystyn Stevens / J&J Atkinson Llc, 17.221, $598; 3) POVERTYS ASHTON / Macady Russell / Suzann Bene, 17.223, $492; 4) EGYPT / Madison Davenport / Unknown, 17.238, $422; 5) RAISEN A FRENCHY / Keary Stephens / Unknown, 17.245, $334; 6) SMOK N DEE LEGACY / McKale Hadley / Unknown, 17.246, $246; 7) C IS FOR CAT / Chelsie Jensen / Nancy & Daniel Burkes, 17.251, $211; 8) LOLA / CJ Cox / Unknown, 17.254, $176; 9) DOUBLE DOWN GAMBLER / Gracie Camphouse / Dustin & Kammi Camphouse, 17.259, $141; 10) DUALLYS REAL DREAM / McKenna Coronado / Michael A & Becky Coronado, 17.262, $123;

OPEN SUNDAY 4D - $3,147 TP 1) STREAKIN STINSON / Tracy L Milne / Same, 17.714, $598; 2) REAL GUN SHY / Heather Clegg / Jonathan E & Bonnie Jones, 17.715, $535; 3) SMART COOL LENA / Kamie Cox / Casey D Rasmussen, 17.732, $441; 4) MP SHESSO FROSTY / Autumn Snyder / Unknown, 17.756, $378; 5) ROAD TRIPPING / Margaret Ann Jones / Larry & Bonnie Blain, 17.771, $299; 6) CASH ISTHE GAMEPLAN / Vandy Williams / Michael S & Denice York, 17.787, $220; 7) STRIKING RANGE / Kami Bird / Greg Torgerson, 17.790, $189; 8) SIR EASY ROCKET / Shanan Doherty / Doherty S & Pilkington C, 17.814, $157; 9) FORREST / Illene Helfrich / Unknown, 17.823, $126; 10) AB DUN IT / Heather Clayson / Heather Butcher, 17.844, $110;

OPEN SUNDAY 5D - $2,593 TP 1)MEMORIES ON THE ROCKS / Sheri D Kropf Reel / Unknown, 18.229, $492; 2) DK CINCO / Brooklynn Voigt / Dustin & Kammi Camphouse, 18.234, $402; 3) IMFRENCHNFAMOUS / Kammi Camphouse / Unknown, 18.234, $402; 4) LAZZERI TAURUS / Maci Mitchell / Unknown, 18.236, $311; 5) SILKY FRENCHETTA / Shelly Johnson / Same, 18.261, $246; 6) LJ / April J King / Unknown, 18.267, $181; 7) TM SIX FLIT TALL / Sandra E Biewald / Unknown, 18.281, $156; 8) JAKE / Amy Miller / Unknown, 18.299, $130; 9) LITTLE SIS / Jodie Stafford / Unknown, 18.314, $104; 10) DTF LADY SEIS / Brandon J (BJ) Stokes / Unknown, 18.336, $91; BARREL HORSE NEWS | JULY 2019

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Results SHERRY CERVI MINNESOTA YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS Verndale, MN - May 10, 2019 595 Entries - $4,500 Added $54,207 Total Purse

JUNIOR 1D - 102 E. - $2,000 Add. - $2,699 TP FIRST GO - 1) Blazin Monkey Wrench, 14.393, $399; 2) Lucky Cash Bet, 14.639, $318; 3) Breeze Dandy Kat, 14.663, $265; SECOND GO - 1) Lucky Cash Bet, 14.409, $438; 2) Mc Cash Seeker, 14.619, $357; 3) Blazin Monkey Wrench, 14.678, $304;

JUNIOR 2D - $2,696 TP FIRST GO - 1) Sally Saren, 14.933, $377; 2) Taris Lil Pep, 14.943, $296; 3) Tate, 14.945, $243.

SECOND GO - 1) Shiny In Hollywood, 14.938, $377; 2) Copper, 14.952, $296; 3) Breeze Dandy Kat, 14.971, $243.

JUNIOR 3D - $2,696 TP FIRST GO - 1) Cookie, 15.399, $377; 2) JJ Miss Frosted (PT), 15.427, $296; 3) Chula Show Bar, 15.430, $243.

SECOND GO - 1) Jewels Texas Cutter, 15.415, $377; 2) Frost N Flit, 15.451, $243; 2) JJ Miss Frosted (PT), 15.425, $296.

JUNIOR 4D - $2,697 TP FIRST GO - 1) Cartel, 15.974, $377; 2) Dollars Dusty Penny, 15.994, $296; 3) Coys Foxy Roxy, 15.997, $243.

SECOND GO - 1) Jughead, 15.934, $377; 2) Coys Foxy Roxy, 15.938, $270; 2) Hickory Kings Lena, 15.938, $270.

JUNIOR 5D - $2,697 TP FIRST GO - 1) Jughead, 16.403, $377; 2) Look At My Silver, 16.570, $270; 2) Sox, 16.570, $270.

SECOND GO - 1) Ethel, 16.480, $377; 2) Scootin By Far, 16.522, $296; 3) Miss Good Times, 16.624, $243.

SENIOR 1D - 243 E. - $2,000 Add. - $5,844 TP FIRST GO - 1) Streakinwitmysockson, 14.327, $701; 2) Frosted Cookies, 14.461, $526; 3) Biar Frenchs Moonbug, 14.575, $438.

SECOND GO - 1) Streakinwitmysockson, 14.230, $701; 2) Frosted Cookies, 14.241, $526; 3) Cindys CD, 14.292, $438.

SENIOR 2D - $5,844 TP FIRST GO - 1) Smooth Catawba Cat, 14.831, $701; 2) Flash Of Scotch (PT),

14.845, $526; 3) Lucks Fuel, 14.858, $438.

SECOND GO - 1) GCH Hold On, 14.766, $701; 2) Easy, 14.786, $526; 3) Katie Jay, 14.788, $438.

SENIOR 3D - $5,845 TP FIRST GO - 1) Rockn Frenchmans Manor, 15.335, $701; 2) SF Pats 404, 15.363, $526; 3) Hes Freakin Fablous, 15.364, $438.

SECOND GO - 1) BHR Shake The Limit, 15.233, $614; 1) Dunnit With Charisma (AR), 15.233, $614; 3) Freckles Isa Winner, 15.234, $438.

SENIOR 4D - $5,844 TP FIRST GO - 1) Rev Up My Stuff, 15.831, $701; 2) Discos Choice, 15.854, $526; 3) Going To Leroy, 15.878, $438.

SECOND GO - 1) Amazin Spring O Lena, 15.739, $701; 2) GS Sanna Cowgirl, 15.743, $526; 3) Gents Big Cat, 15.763, $438.

SENIOR 5D - $5,844 TP FIRST GO - 1) Dash Of Spirit, 16.377, $701; 2) Humm N Candy Bar, 16.379, $526; 3) Lilly Luck, 16.417, $438.

SECOND GO - 1) Streaking Frost, 16.293, $701; 2) Lillys Luck, 16.301, $526; 3) Jess A Chance, 16.303, $438.

OPEN 1D - 250 E. - $500 Add. $3,449 TP 1) CINDYS CD / Austyn Tobey / Same, 14.657, $1,000; 2) MOMS DUAL PEP / Emily Schwab / Craig & Ashley Schwab, 14.671, $742; 2) STREAKINWITMYSOCKSON / Austyn Tobey / Same, 14.671, $742; 4) MERRISOCKS / Austyn Tobey / Same, 14.697, $483; 5) SHOWINOFFINTHEKNUD / Adeline Nevala / Brenda Rykal, 14.719, $310.

OPEN 2D - $2,876 TP 1) FRECKLES ISA WINNER / Madi Schlegel / Danny Wyche, 15.174, $834; 2) LAST STRIPPIN MEDLEY / Austyn Tobey / Unknown, 15.184, $690; 3) RUGER DUDE DOC BAR / Erica Eastlund / Unknown, 15.189, $546; 4) COPPER / Hailey Beauvais / Unknown, 15.200, $331; 4) MC CASH SEEKER / Eva Viteri / Deborah (Deb) Shefveland, 15.200, $331.

OPEN 3D - $2,300 TP 1) BEAUS ROYAL HOPE / Elli Eisenzimmer / Jeff M Anderson, 15.667, $667; 2) JOKER / Kassidy Brekke / Unknown, 15.682, $552; 3) FIRST DOWN STELLA / Madson Smith / Melissa Daggett Brandt, 15.690, $437; 4) SAGA / Paige Determan / Unknown, 15.691, $322; 5) TEXACO / Grace Hertel / Unknown, 15.709, $207.

OPEN 4D - $1,725 TP 1) PO / Kaydi Anderson / Unknown, 16.217, $500; 2) RARE MOON RISING / Taylor Steele / Lacey J Kuschel, 16.243, $414; 3) SWEETIE B QUICK / Charley Goodknight / Goodknight Fmly Tr Dtd, 16.285, $328; 4) RUBY / Naomi Neuman / Unknown, 16.290, $242; 5) DOC O MEYERS / Megan Dunlop / Robyn Dunlop, 16.309, $155.

OPEN 5D - $1,151 TP 1) BONE / Kaydence Feia / Unknown, 16.701, $334; 2) FLYS FAMOUS DASH / Aubrey Stoskopf / Unknown, 16.743, $276; 3) XO RED RANKIN BAR / Amber Vetsch / Unknown, 16.788, $218; 4) LAWMANS BABY BLUE / McKinna Greggersen / Unknown, 16.790, $161; 5) MISS FREEWAY DUN IT / Ashley Strandberg / Unknown, 16.826, $104.

JOSEY JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARREL RACE Karnack, TX - May 10, 2019 340 Entries - $12,000 Added $82,125.21 Total Purse

1D - 340 E. - $12,000 Add. $24,637.56 TP 1) DC DUALLIN EAGLES / Faith Gilbreath / Unknown, 16.059, $1,642.50, $1,642.50; 2) HIGH COTTON LANE / Paige Jones / Same, 16.067, $1,231.88, $3,371.70; 3) MISS JB 1214 / Bayleigh Choate / Tricia Aldridge, 16.179, $1,067.63, $1,067.63; 4) BERTHAS DANCER / Alli Paige Cadwallader / Shelby F Cadwallader, 16.226, $903.38, $903.38; 5) KODIAK SUGAR FROST / Amber Scales / Shandi L Scales, 16.285, $821.25, $821.25; 6) BOGIES FRENCH TALKER / Cambrie Delaune / Jarrid & Pam Haus, 16.287, $657, $657; 7) SPECIAL DASH AGAIN / Sami Griffith / Unknown, 16.380, $533.81, $1,437.19; 8) VF CALL ME FAMOUS / Cashen Turner / Flying 4T Enterprises Llc, 16.398, $492.75, $1,072.19; 9) MARGARET / Makenzie G Mayes / Unknown, 16.439, $451.69, $1,108.69; 10) JJJ BONNIE RAE / Patton Ann Lynch / Dusty Lynch, 16.446, $410.63, $1,359.63.

2D - $20,531.28 TP 1) FRECKLES DOCOGOLD / Jaden Thomas / Shanna Thomas, 16.566, $1,368.75, $1,368.75; 2) WAIT N ON FAME / Paige Jones / Gyp Hills Qtr Horse Ranch, 16.574, $1,026.56, $1,026.56; 3) KILL BILLY BUG / Annalee Hill Smith / Alicia L Hill Smith, 16.581, $889.69, $1,231.88; 4) VF TAKIN ON THE FAME / Wyatte Grace Andrews / Scott Andrews, 16.585, $752.81, $1,642.50;

5) SUNDAE FROST / Sadie Jackson / Unknown, 16.615, $684.38, $684.38.

3D - $16,425.03 TP 1) KENO / Grace Edleston / Unknown, 17.060, $1,095, $1,095; 2) BREEZY / Riley Leasor / Unknown, 17.065, $766.50, $1,040.25; 2) SONIA / Charley Ann Merriwether / Unknown, 17.065, $766.50, $766.50; 4) SHORTY / Bella Skinner / Unknown, 17.067, $602.25, $1,697.25.

4D - $12,318.78 TP 1) KK PATCH OF FROST / Lila Jardine / Unknown, 17.562, $821.25, $821.25; 2) LOUISE / Kenedie Richardson / Unknown, 17.582, $615.94, $615.94; 3) LIGHTNING / Ashtyn Andrews / Unknown, 17.590, $533.81, $533.81; 4) MAKE US FAMOUS / Katy Moran / Holly Hamilton Kutalek, 17.596, $451.69, $451.69; 5) ZIPPO SAMBO / Piper Smith / Robert Leon Smith, 17.659, $410.63, $410.63.

5D - $8,212.56 TP 1) HAWK / Riley Bell / Unknown, 18.104, $547.50, $547.50; 2) DASHING MCCUE / Graci Harkey / Unknown, 18.129, $410.63, $766.51; 3) JASPER THE PONY / Heather Moran / Ashton N Padon, 18.170, $355.88, $355.88; 4) CBR SKIPABLUE STONE / Ally Rose Golian / Angie J & Andrew Golian, 18.200, $301.13, $301.13; 5) REMI / Andi Dement / Unknown, 18.255, $273.75, $574.88.

OLD FORT DAYS BARREL FUTURITY Fort Smith, AR - May 13, 2019 1,333 Entries - $58,000 Added $368,544.76 Total Purse

FUTURITY 1D - 369 E. - $40,000 Add. - $242,528.20 TP 1) MYSTERY IN THE WINDS / Alona James / Same, 16.335, $47,912.64, $48,267.64; 2) DASHING CANELO / Kassie M Mowry / Same, 16.452, $21,560.69, $21,560.69; 3) CP HE WILL BE EPIC / Kassie M Mowry / Same, 16.664, $11,978.16, $12,355.66; 4) EPIC GUY / Kassie M Mowry / Kristen Adams Williams, 16.700, $9,582.53, $9,917.53; 5) LAST GUNATTHA FIESTA / Mitzi Mayes Duke / Amanda Williams, 16.747, $7,785.80, $7,785.80; 6) LIL BLUSHING BLONDE / Cierra Chapman / Same, 16.767, $6,468.21, $6,468.21; 7) A STREAK OF FAITH / Kelsey D Deal Knight / Same, 16.788, $6,228.64, $6,228.64; 8) SR EPIC CEO / Stefanie E Duke / Deborah Dennison, 16.796, $6,108.86, $6,108.86; 9) SUDDEN HERO / Ryann Lee Pedone / Dale Snow,

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16.807, $5,989.08, $6,361.58; 10) KN WOOD BE CHATTY / Kelsey Lutjen / Brandon & Jamie Wilson, 16.864, $5,869.30, $5,869.30; 11) FLAMIN HOT FAME / Kylie K Ward Weast / Maggie R Upton, 16.865, $5,629.74, $5,997.24; 12) DASH THRU FIREWATER / Craig W Brooks / Casey & Margo Crowther, 16.875, $5,509.95, $5,509.95; 13) WOOD B A BABE / Cierra Chapman / Austin Doby, 16.897, $5,390.17, $5,735.17; 14) FAMEN FIRE POWER 76 / Kenna Squires / Boultinghouse J & Squires K, 16.918, $5,270.39, $5,270.39; 15) DAPPER DA GREAT / Vauna Walker / Rubylee F Walker, 16.931, $5,030.83, $5,030.83.

FUTURITY 2D $2,035 TP 1) SCF CHARGING TRAFFIC / Terri Bearden Alexander / Delzer Mitzer & Harnois Tim, 17.410, $325; 2) FINELIKEFRENCHWINE / Craig W Brooks / Kinsley Mascari, 17.424, $265; 3) AINT SEEN MAPLES YET (PT) / Jennifer Burgess / Karen Behrens, 17.432, $250.

2) LUVBNFRENCHNFAMOUS / Quay Eaves / Steel Gang Qtr Horses Llc, 17.561, $225; 3) ROCK SOLID KISS / Lori Chestnut / Lewis Faulk, 17.566, $200.

CONSOLATION RACE 1D - 164 E. - $3,500 Add. - $7,763 TP 1) TOAST TO DIRTYDASHIN / Tiany Schuster / Dan & Leslie L Kinsel, 16.490, $2,251.27; 2) GOODNESS AND MERCY / Jordan Lynne Harrell / Jerimie Harrell, 16.572, $1,863.12; 3) GRANDIOSE GUY / Craig W Brooks / Casey & Margo Crowther, 16.575, $1,474.97.

CONSOLATION RACE 2D $6,779 TP 1) WHISTLE AT THE SUN / Dustin Angelle / Juli R Stierwalt, 17.023, $1,965.91; 2) HIGH SPEED CHASIN / Marne Loosenort / Gina Brown Cates, 17.026, $1,626.96; 3) FRENCHMANONTHEROCKS / Tyler J Rivette / Rosemary J Harrison, 17.041, $1,288.01.

DERBY 1D - 124 E. - $12,000 Add. - $77,268.56 TP

CONSOLATION RACE 3D $4,811 TP

1) JETS HEART N SOUL / Jolene Lynne Montgomery / Busby Quarterhorse Llc, 16.250, $22,742.19, $23,079.69; 2) VF BORN FAMOUS / Dustin Angelle / Espey C & Angelle D, 16.310, $8,338.80, $8,651.30; 3) SASSY TRES / Alona James / Same, 16.324, $6,822.66, $6,822.66; 4) GIRLS DIG FAME / Kassie M Mowry / Michael J Boone, 16.363, $5,306.51, $5,556.51; 5) GRANDIOSE GUY / Craig W Brooks / Casey & Margo Crowther, 16.435, $3,032.29, $3,032.29; 6) SLICKS LIL AMIGO / Sabra O’Quinn / De Anna Mixon Pietsch, 16.513, $2,198.41, $2,498.41; 7) SMOKE ME ONE / Brian Wheeler / Stephanie Wheeler, 16.518, $2,122.60, $2,122.60; 8) CHARGIN TA FAME / Janet Staton / Same, 16.554, $2,046.80, $2,046.80; 9) FRENCHMANS ROCKIN / Ryann Lee Pedone / Lindsey Netterville, 16.626, $1,970.99, $1,970.99; 10) DASHIN IN HEAVEN / Brandon D Cullins / Jordan L Manley Diaz, 16.646, $1,895.18, $2,170.18; 11) VQ IM BUZZED / Ryann Lee Pedone / Robin Weaver, 16.664, $1,819.38, $1,819.38; 12) PROMISE ME A JET / Jolene Lynne Montgomery / Busby Quarterhorse Llc, 16.699, $1,743.57, $1,743.57; 13) HR FAMESKISSANDTELL / Shelley Morgan / Same, 16.719, $1,667.76, $1,667.76; 14) TOAST TO DIRTYDASHIN / Tiany Schuster / Dan & Leslie L Kinsel, 16.818, $1,591.95, $1,591.95; 15) GOODNESS AND MERCY / Jordan Lynne Harrell / Jerimie Harrell, 16.834, $1,516.15, $1,516.15.

1) HR ADDICTED TA FAME / Tyler J Rivette / Rosemary J Harrison, 17.500, $1,395.19; 2) FIRST DOWN NICKY / Clara Barrington / Jud Little, 17.501, $1,154.64; 3) LUV MY JOURNEYTAFAME / Joshua L Pack / Shari Wilkins, 17.507, $914.09; 4) GUYS FAMOUS BOMSHELL / Peter M Oen / Busby Quarterhorse Llc, 17.525, $673.54; 5) FLI / Elisabeth B Geisler / Same, 17.532, $432.99; 6) BORN IN THE FASTLANE / Darren Boyce / Schelista Glenn, 17.553, $240.55;

DERBY 2D - $1,025 TP 1) CFOUR DARK FLASHEN / Jillian Zaun / Lesley Zaun, 17.551, $237.50;

CONSOLATION RACE 4D $3,827 TP 1) BIG CLASSY WONDER / Forrest Lambert / Dennis Lambert Jr, 17.991, $1,109.83; 2) JL GLORY LANE / Shannon Roberts / Vicky Reynolds, 18.001, $918.48; 3) ENTITLED TA FAME / Marne Loosenort / Danny Kingins Farms Llc, 18.066, $727.13; 4) PAPARAZZI LOVE ME / Wyatt Paul / Ashley Rice Harvey, 18.232, $535.78; 5) FIREWATERSFLAMINBELL / Spencer Bottoms / Jo Anne Harvey, 18.279, $344.43; 6) ONE SIXY DOC / Spencer Bottoms / Aubrey Frederick Smith, 18.285, $191.35;

OPEN SATURDAY 1D - 272 E. $1,000 Add. - $3,677.20 TP 1) FIRIN TA HEAVEN / Jolene Lynne Montgomery / Southwestern Farms & Hill S, 16.687, $772.21; 2) CC FANCY LIL COWGIRL / Mechelle E Jenks / Charles & Cynthia Crawford, 16.747, $606.74; 2) JL TWISTED ROC / Mark Bugni / Same, 16.747, $606.74; 4) CONFEDERALLA TA FAME / Adrian Bolin / Cody Bauserman,

16.770, $441.26; 5) SASSY TRES / Alona James / Same, 16.807, $330.95; 6) DASH TA FIRE CANYON / Ryann Lee Pedone / Charlie Kendall, 16.844, $257.40; 7) DASH FOR PERKS BABY / Josh Andrews / Same, 16.907, $220.63; 8) MATTS MASERATI / Stephanie N Joyner / Same, 16.914, $183.86; 9) VF CHASIN CANS / Kelsey Lutjen / Victory Farms, 16.950, $147.09; 10) BA BROTHER PROFIT / Ashlie Withrow / Joshua & Ashlie Withrow, 16.962, $110.32;

OPEN SATURDAY 2D $3,187.60 TP 1) MY STREAKIN ITALIAN (PT) / Lori Chestnut / Same, 17.212, $669.40; 2) LIVIN THE LEGACY / Dylan Kregar / Jud Little, 17.223, $573.77; 3) SHES A MAN EATER / Shelby Jansen / Wade Sundell, 17.240, $478.14; 4) STREAKIN DUSTY LIGHT / Tandy Meyers / Gary T Hess, 17.245, $382.51; 5) MYSTERY IN THE WINDS / Alona James / Same, 17.263, $286.88; 6) BR FAMOUS LIL DEBBIE / Skyla Aurora Whitters / Same, 17.264, $223.13; 7) JJ HONOR THY SUN / Jesse Childs / Kahlianne L Jones, 17.271, $191.26; 8) TARIS PEPTO CHIC / Terri Culbert / Same, 17.275, $159.38; 9) PASSEM BYE GUY / Adrian Bolin / Phillip & Donna Martin, 17.294, $127.50; 10) GJB AINT SHE COOL / J R Burns / Gary & J R Burns, 17.295, $95.63;

OPEN SATURDAY 3D $2,208.40 TP 1) MONEY N FIRE / Jeanne Hays / Brad & Jeanne Hays, 17.693, $463.76; 2) DD DIALS DANCER / Jordan Johns / Same, 17.702, $397.51; 3) JOSALINA / April Allen / Unknown, 17.706, $331.26; 4) DOUBLE DOWN STINSON / Ryann Lee Pedone / Jody & Tracy Henderson, 17.724, $265.01; 5) FIRST FLASHIN JET / Brian Wheeler / Mission Ranch Llc, 17.728, $198.76; 6) VF RARE COIN / Tandy Meyers / Shelley A Muse, 17.741, $154.59; 7) MARYSMOONSHINEBANDIT / Hilary Swanson / Tracy L Toops, 17.747, $132.50; 8) RUNNIN THE STASH (PT) / Matt Beck / Same, 17.750, $110.42; 9) ICE CHILLED CORONA / Kelly Diann Parker / Same, 17.760, $88.34; 10) SO SHES A FAMOUS GAL / Josh Andrews / Lynn McKenzie, 17.762, $66.25;

OPEN SATURDAY 4D $1,718.80 TP 1) PLEASED WITH CASH / Kendal Owen / Tricia Aldridge, 18.205, $360.95; 2) DASHIN TA KILL / Emma Wildeisen / John Wildeisen, 18.214, $309.38; 3) JUNO SHE CAN FRENCH / Kelsey Lutjen / Eaton T & Armstrong D, 18.227, $257.82; 4) DELBERT ROSE / Kinsley Crist / Kinsley H Swepston, 18.229, $206.26; 5) ONE SIXY DOC / Spencer Bottoms / Aubrey Frederick Smith,

18.235, $154.69; 6) TLC IMA SUZY / Aimee Montgomery / Michael & Aimee Montgomery, 18.238, $120.32; 7) SIX OCLOCK BOGIE / Michelle Henderson / Same, 18.260, $103.13; 8) SLICK IM DANDY / Cheryle Laws / Same, 18.272, $85.94; 9) STREAK / Regan Holland / Unknown, 18.276, $68.75; 10) SPLASH TA FAME (PT) / Teresa R Watson / Same, 18.286, $51.56;

OPEN SUNDAY 1D - 158 E. $1,000 Add. - $2,240.79 TP 1) WINDOWDOWNANDCRUISIN / Sarah L Zaleski / Same, 16.779, $649.83; 2) SI / Ari Anna Flynn / Unknown, 16.821, $537.79; 3) BA BROTHER PROFIT / Ashlie Withrow / Joshua & Ashlie Withrow, 16.838, $425.75; 4) DH JESS STELLAR / Janna Beam Brown / Damon Hodges, 16.884, $313.71; 5) UNKNOWN / Kim Mathews / Unknown, 16.887, $201.67; 6) LENAS LITTLE CRUISER (PT) / Bre Dunn / Richard Dunn, 16.899, $112.04;

OPEN SUNDAY 2D $1,956.42 TP 1) STACKIN BILLS / Kendal Owen / Jeff S Makovy, 17.297, $567.36; 2) JOHNEE / Bo Hill / Unknown, 17.326, $469.54; 3) CARTEL TA FAME / Jim P Warner / Canadian River QH Llc, 17.331, $371.72; 4) JJ HONOR THY SUN / Jesse Childs / Kahlianne L Jones, 17.343, $273.90; 5) SUN SOCKS JET / Lori Chestnut / Same, 17.356, $176.08; 6) LETTA TRAFFIC DO IT / Kalie Rutledge / Janett Dykes, 17.380, $97.82;

OPEN SUNDAY 3D $1,387.58 TP 1) SLICK / Christy Terry / Unknown, 17.796, $402.40; 2) IN THE LOOP EZ / Cheyenne M Spencer Nash / Same, 17.813, $333.02; 3) MAC / Ari Anna Flynn / Unknown, 17.820, $263.64; 4) MATTS MEOW / Stephanie N Joyner / Same, 17.850, $194.26; 5) VF EYE OF THE TIGER / Charlotte L Edwards / Lane And Sons Cattle Co, 17.851, $124.88; 6) THE GREAT GATSBY / Boo M Burttschell / Same, 17.868, $69.38;

OPEN SUNDAY 4D $1,103.21 TP 1) SHEZA SPECIAL SCAMP / Kate Szukelewicz Maloney / Same, 18.298, $319.93; 2) JAX REMEDY / Sonya Bailey / Ronald & Cheryl Whitefield, 18.306, $264.77; 3) FRENCHMANTONTOSTAR / Braiden Smith / Same, 18.330, $209.61; 4) RICKY BOBBY PEPPY / Anne Mathews / Buck Mathews, 18.349, $154.45; 5) MISS HOLLY JOE BAR / Faith Graham / Same, 18.356, $99.29; 6) FURY ON THE RUN / Terri Bearden Alexander / Brent & Marilyn Kittle, 18.380, $55.16.

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Calendar 2019 Barrel Futurities July 5-7 CLOVERDALE, IN 7th Annual Chalee Gilliland Memorial Barrels & Bling Benefit Barrel Race.

Over $16,000 added! $5,000 added Futurity; $1,000 added Derby; $5,500 added Open, and added money Sidepots. All proceeds benefit individuals with Cystic Fibrosis with a medical need. FMI: 812-325-0310; chaleegillilandfoundation@gmail and www.ChaleeGillilandFoundation.com.

July 19-21 KAMLOOPS, BC, CANADA Copper Classic Futurity & Derby. $5,000 added Futurity; $2,000 added Derby; $1,000 added per Open Go. Platinum Futurity and Derby Slot Race. No Frills Jackpot. FMI: platinumfuturities@gmail. com; www.platinumfuturities.ca.

Aug 16-18 MCCOOK, NE Triangle Cross Classic. $5,000 added Open Futurity w/$5,000 FF, $2,500 Triple Crown; $1,000 2D Incentive Sidepot; $500 added Derby; $2,000 Super Stakes Slot Race; $1,500 Open 4D; Youth; Poles.

FMI: www.trianglecross.com.

Aug 16-18 SALINA, UT Southwest Desert Classic Open Futurity/ Breeders Incentive Futurity. $6,000 added to each. FMI: Vickie Solmonsen 801-910-3504 and www.swdclassic.com.

Aug 23-25 SALINA, UT Glen Wood Memorial. $40,000 added 2D Futurity; $7,000 added 2D Maturity.

FMI: Terri Wood Gates 801-598-6198; Vickie Solmonsen 801-910-3504; glenwoodmemorial18@gmail.com and www.glenwoodmemorialfuturity.com.

Aug 30-Sept 1 BROKEN BOW, NE Cornhusker Futurity. $22,750 added. $12,000 Breeders Futurity; $3,000 Breeders Derby/Maturity; $4,000 Open Futurity; $5,000 FF Bonus Money; $1,000 Open Derby Maturity; $500 Amateur Div; $750 per day Open 4D. FMI: 308-8705540; info@cornhuskerfuturity.com; www.cornhuskerfuturity.com.

Sept 5-8 GILLETTE, WY Fizz Bomb Barrel Race Classic. $64,500 added Money and Incentives. Futurity/ Derby; Open 4D; Wendy Larsen Senior Race; $5,000 TC100; $10,000 FF; $5,000 PESI; $20,000 Cowboy State Stallion Incentive. FMI: 307-660-8466 or TharRanchProductions@gmail.com.

Sept 6-8 EDINBURGH, IN 45th Annual Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity. $10,000 added BFA 2D Futurity; $1,500 added Friday Open 4D; $3,000 added Saturday Open 4D; $1,000 added Sunday Open 4D; $1,000 added BFA 2D Derby; $500 added Saturday Youth; $250 added (ea) Saturday Adult and Masters. $10,000 FF bonus to Sat. Open; $3,000 KISS bonus; $5,000 WHRAI Certified Indiana Bred

bonus. FMI: Stef Duke 765-667-4366; indianabarrelracingfuturity.com; and Facebook.

Sept 25-29 ARDMORE, OK The Ardmore Barrel Futurity. $50,500 added money - $20,000 Jud Little Ranch Futurity; $17,500 Open 5D; $5,000 Derby; $3,000 BBR Members Only Sidepot; $5,000 Select Stallion Stakes Bonus Money. FMI: Ross Wright 405-364-0274; ross@ardmorebarrelfuturity.com.

Oct 9-12 GUTHRIE, OK The Pink Buckle Futurity & Open 4D. $1.5 million guaranteed payout. $650,000 Futurity (4 or 5 yo); $200,000 2D Futurity; $6,000 Open 4D; $50,000 Amateur Futurity; $20,000 Youth Incentive (14 & under). FMI: www. pinkbuckle.com.

Nov 18-23 GUTHRIE, OK BFA World Championship Juvenile Futurity. $50,000 added. NEW FUTURITY ELIGIBILITY DATE – NOVEMBER 15, 2019. FMI: www. bfaworld.com.

Dec 10-15 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK OKC Futurity. $50,000 added Futurity; $30,000 added Rookie Futurity; $15,000 added Derby; $5,000 Youth; $5,000 Sweepstakes; $5,000 Amateur Short Go; $5,000 Coming 5-year-old Futurity Incentive. FMI: Ross Wright 405-2307167; ross@betterbarrelraces.com.

Over $15,000 Added Barrel Races July 3-6 PERRY, GA Triple Crown NBHA Super Show. $36,000 added. FMI: Mike Dameron 205-3102678 or mdameron@triplecrownfeed. com; Paul Stanley 904-879-6023 after 6 pm and www.triplecrownfeed.com.

July 5-7 TAYLOR, TX Go Fast Races “The Big Taco.” $25,000 added. FMI: mitzi@gofastraces.com; www.gofastraces.com/taco.

July 5-7 CLOVERDALE, IN 7th Annual Chalee Gilliland Memorial Barrels & Bling Benefit Barrel Race.

Over $16,000 added! $5,000 added Futurity; $1,000 added Derby; $5,500 added Open, and added money Sidepots. All proceeds benefit individuals with Cystic Fibrosis with a medical need. FMI: 812-325-0310; chaleegillilandfoundation@gmail and www.ChaleeGillilandFoundation.com.

July 18-21 WACO, TX Elite Summer Sizzle. $20,000 added Youth Extravaganza; $7,500 Warm Up Race; Two $25,000 guaranteed Open 5Ds. FMI: www.EliteBarrelRacing.com.

Listings in the calendar are free of charge and are published as a service to our readers. Barrel Horse News attempts to include all applicable events; however, we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy, completeness or elimination of any event. Calendars are published on a “space available” basis in each issue.

The deadline for listings is the first of the month preceding publication date.

If you would like your event listed, contact editorial assistant Raenelle Pipps at (817) 569-7103 or raenelle.pipps@cowboypublishing.com.

July 19-21 HATTIESBURG, MS Superior Equine 4D All-Star Barrel Race. $20,000 added. 2019 F350 Giveaway!

FMI: Tyler Fagan 228-223-1682; Stephanie Hester 601-528-4850 or Superior Equine on Facebook.

2D Futurity; $6,000 Open 4D; $50,000 Amateur Futurity; $20,000 Youth Incentive (14 & under). FMI: www. pinkbuckle.com.

Aug 22 JACKSON, MS The Mega. $60,000 added Money - $4,000 to each go; $5,000 to 2nd Place down in Finals; $25,000 to Finals Champions; $2,000 to 2D Sidepot Futurity. $10,000 TC100 bonus; $10,000 FF bonus. FMI: Ralph Feathers 901626-8994; Lynn Feathers 901-6268993; www.lanbar.myonlineentry.com; Facebook.com/The MEGA Barrel Race.

July 5-7 CLOVERDALE, IN 7th Annual Chalee Gilliland Memorial Barrels & Bling Benefit Barrel Race.

Over $16,000 added! $5,000 added Futurity; $1,000 added Derby; $5,500 added Open, and added money Sidepots. All proceeds benefit individuals with Cystic Fibrosis with a medical need. FMI: 812-325-0310; chaleegillilandfoundation@gmail and www.ChaleeGillilandFoundation.com.

Aug 31-Sep 2 KING CITY, CA West Coast Barrel Racing Association Finals. Over $323,026 paid out in 2018 with $171,435 total added money! FMI: www.westcoastbarrelracing.com.

$5,000 to $15,000 Added Barrel Races July 5-7 SPRINGFIELD, OH Ohio NBHA Buckeye Summer Jam. $12,000+ added. Non-member fee waived. FMI: Hope Longaberger 740284-3033; hlongaberger@hotmail.com.

July 5-7 SCAPPOOSE, OR Strobel’s Arena “Let Freedom Ring” Open 5D Barrel Race. $13,000 added cash. FMI: Rosanne Strobel 503-9364304 and www.strobelsarena.com.

July 12-14 CORNING, CA Sharon Camarillo Western Barrel Racing Classic. Rolling Hills Equestrian Ctr. $5,000 added. Entries limited to Sharon Camarillo Clinic graduates and a friend. 3 go rounds. FMI: 530-570-1852; raftercproductions@gmail.com.

Aug 2-4 MEMPHIS, TX Lucky Dog. $7,350 added. FMI: Christy Lewis 870-930-7717; christy@ luckydograces.com; www.luckydograces. com.

Benefit Barrel Races

Barrel Horse Sales Aug 9 RAPID CITY, SD Fulton Family Performance Horse & Production Sale. NEW DATE/NEW LOCATION! Central States Fairgrounds.

Sale features 45 head of exciting rodeo prospects from A Streak of Fling, CS Flashlight and Dash Ta Streak, as well as broodmares and more. FMI: FultonRanch.com.

Aug10 BOZEMAN, MT Copper Spring Ranch Performance Horse Sale. Featuring prospects by Frenchmans Fabulous, Frenchmans Guy, PC Frenchmans Hayday, Firewater Canyon and more. FMI: CopperSpringRanch.com.

Aug 23 ISABEL, SD Breeders’ Dynasty Premier Horse Sale.

FMI: 605-290-1016; breedersdynasty@ yahoo.com. Facebook.

2019 Barrel Clinics July 13-14 ELKHART, IA Kim Thomas. FMI: Kim Thomas 405-2059469; Theron Talley 254-413-4525

Aug 9-11 LIVINGSTON, MT Montana Equine Race To The Finish Line. $15,000 added Open 5D, plus $15,000 in Average Awards. FMI: 406-2873572; odonnellshorses@aol.com; www. odonnellquarterhorses.com.

Aug 1-4 CHILDRESS, TX Charmayne James. FMI: charmaynejames.com

Aug 15-18 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Summer ShootOut. $12,000 added $10,000 Open 4D; $1,000 5 & Under Futurity sidepot; $1,000 BBR Members Only sidepot; FMI: Ross Wright 405-3640274; ross@shootoutbarrels.com; www.

ShootOutBarrels.com.

Sept 14-15 PENDLETON, SC Saddle Up For Christ Barrel Clinic. T Ed Garrison Arena. FMI: SaddleUpForChrist@yahoo.com; 918671-2835.

Sept 12-15 Charmayne James. FMI: charmaynejames.com

HURON, SD

Aug 16-18 LEXINGTON, VA NBHA Colonial Super Show. $12,000 added. FMI: 706-823-3728; www.NBHA. com.

Sept 26 RAPID CITY, SD Hallie Hanssen. In conjunction with 6th Annual Today’s Horse West Fest. FMI: Maegan McPherson wagonpinperformancehorses@gmail. com.

Guaranteed Barrel Races

Oct 4-6 HATTIESBURG, MS Team Josey 2 ½ day BR clinic. FMI: barrelracers.com

July 18-21 WACO, TX Elite Summer Sizzle. Two $25,000 guaranteed Open 5Ds; $20,000 added Youth Extravaganza; $7,500 Warm Up Race. FMI: www.EliteBarrelRacing.com.

Oct 9-12 GUTHRIE, OK The Pink Buckle Futurity & Open 4D. $1.5 million guaranteed payout. $650,000 Futurity (4 or 5 yo); $200,000

Oct 5-6 FOMBELL, PA Pete Oen. FMI: Sarah 724-713-8131 Oct 18-20 SAPULPA, OK Team Josey 2 ½ day BR clinic. FMI: barrelracers.com Nov 22-24 KARNACK, TX Josey Ranch. Fall 2 ½ day BR clinic. FMI: barrelracers.com

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STALLION 2020 to all stallion owners to participate in the early sign-up for our 2020 BHN Stallion Register FREE BREEDING Giveaway.

The stallion chosen by the winning mare owner will receive an advertising package in Barrel Horse News worth more than $6,000!

Deadline to reserve space in the 2020 BHN Stallion Register and be included in the list of participating stallions for the Breeding Giveaway is September 15, 2019.

To be eligible, stallion owners must promote stallion with a 2-page statistical spread in the 2020 BHN Stallion Register.

Contact Donna Johnston for pricing and information donna.johnston@cowboypublishing.com (817) 304-3053 The list of participating Free Breeding Giveaway stallions will be promoted in signage at the BFA and NFR events, on BarrelHorseNews.com and on Facebook.

MARE OWNERS: watch out for information to win a FREE BREEDING to a participating stallion in the 2020 BHN Stallion Register. Details and full stallion list coming later this year.

Entries will begin November 1, 2019, and ONE name will be drawn in January 2020.

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NBHA Directory & State Championships CONTACT DIRECTORY NBHA

725 BROAD STREET 30901 P.O. BOX 1988 AUGUSTA, GA 30903-1988

2019 NBHA State Championships ALABAMA

June 6-9, Montgomery

ARIZONA

April 26-28, Camp Verde

CONNECTICUT

September 20-22, Oneco

INDIANA

August 1-4, Edinburgh

LOUISIANA

April 13-14, Gonzales

MASSACHUSETTS

September 20-22, Oneco

MISSISSIPPI May 17-19, TBD

NEBRASKA

June 14-16, Broken Bow

NEW HAMPSHIRE August 24, Canaan

NORTH CAROLINA

June 21-23, Lake Waccamaw

OKLAHOMA

April 5-7, Shawnee

RHODE ISLAND

September 20-22, Oneco

SOUTH DAKOTA May 24-26, Huron

TENNESSEE

September 13-15, Harriman

VIRGINIA

September 20-22, Lexington

WYOMING

September 20-22, Rock Springs

Locate information on upcoming regional and district NBHA shows at NBHA.com under the “Shows” tab.

WEB SITE: WWW.NBHA.COM MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT PHONE: (706)722-7223 E-MAIL: NBHA@NBHA.COM NATIONAL SHOW DEPARTMENT PHONE: (706)823-3728 FAX: (706)823-3700 E-MAIL: NBHASHOW@NBHA.COM

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STALLION SHOWCASE

STALLION SHOWCASE

2010 Palomino Stallion Frenchmans Guy x Haulin Lotsacash, Holland Ease si 109 AAAT Another proven cross of Leading Barrel Sire, FRENCHMANS GUY and HOLLAND EASE! A Powerful Dam Line!

HAULIN LOTSACASH, a proven producer of earners of over $100,000, is a daughter of HOLLAND EASE by FIRST DOWN DASH si 105. Her dam is HAVIN CASH

by CASH ON REQUEST by DASH FOR CASH. Fee: $1,000 Shipped Semen Available • Future Fortunes, TC100, Cowboy State, CO Classic, Glacier Chaser Standing at: NORTHERN HILLS VETERINARY CLINIC Margie Jones, DVM • (605) 347-3606

2002 Palomino Stallion Frenchmans Guy x Easy April Lena, Doc O Dynamite A proven performer, producer & outstanding sire by Leading Barrel Sire, FRENCHMANS GUY! A Powerful Dam Line!

EAS EASY APRIL LENA is a proven producing daughter of DOC O DYNAMITE by the great DOC O’LENA. She is also the dam of STREAKIN APRIL LENA ridden by Carlee Pierce at the 2014 NFR to earnings of $63,750!

Fee: $1,000 Shipped Semen Available • Future Fortunes, 5-State, Cornhusker, Grid Iron, TC100, VGBRA, SWDC, CO Classic, Cowboy State, Glacier Chaser Standing at: NORTHERN HILLS VETERINARY CLINIC Margie Jones, DVM • (605) 347-3606

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2005 Palomino Stallion, 16.0 HH Bullys On Fire x Sweet Lumps si 81, First Down Dash Sired by BULLYS ON FIRE, a proven producer of Barrel Money Earners including GREAT BULLS OF FIRE ($30,000) an OFD Derby Finalist. Out of SWEET LUMPS, a race winning & producing daughter of World Champion FIRST DOWN DASH, All-Time Leading Sire of Race Money Earners & a Leading Grandsire of Barrel Horses.

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2008 Sorrel Stallion, 16.0 HH Dash Ta Fame si 113 x Estrella La Jolla si 80, Streakin La Jolla “Ollie” is a gorgeous stallion with excellent conformation, a kind disposition and a pedigree full of World Champions in racing and barrel racing. He is passing on his conformation, quickness & great mind! His first starter, A STAR TA FAME is a 2D saddle winner in the 2018 DWP Fiesta Futurity.

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Roller and a Shaker 2013 Bay Stallion .

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NFR Connections on Top & Bottom!

The ONLY Stallion in the World with this Pedigree!!

By BOGIE BIANKUS, NFR average check winner and sire of many rodeo champions including: • BOGIE IS A SMASH ridden by Taci Bettis ($483,617+) 2018 The AMERICAN Champion • BROWNIE BI BOGIE ridden by Callahan Crossley ($410,344+), CNFR Champion & 2017 $50,000 Winner of the Breeze Elite!

Dam is by MAUDIES JOAK, World Champion ridden

by Connie Combs; 5X NFR Qualifier; 3X NFR Average Winner; qualified 2 different riders to the NFR. FEE: $1,000 • Shipped Semen Available Cowboy State, CO Classic, Glacier Chaser

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2007 Palomino Stallion, 15.0 HH Frenchmans Guy x Briscos Dream Gal si 88, Brisco County Jr “Brisco” is a Greg Olson Futurity Finalist with limited hauling. Sired by the All-Time Leading Living Sire of Barrel Horses, FRENCHMANS GUY, with progeny earnings in excess of $12 Million. BriscosFrenchBullion is passing on his Great Mind, Conformation & Athleticism. Oldest foals are 6-Year Olds in 2019 & first runner DASH THRU A STAR is a barrel money earner.

Fee: $1,500 • 1st Shipment Included Considerations to Approved & Multiple Mares Cooled Semen Available • 5 Panel Negative Future Fortunes, Triple Crown 100, VGBRA, C-N Futurity, Colorado Classic, SW Desert Classic Crown Royal Farm Stallions Romoland, CA • Sylvia Howell (909) 322-7072 • ww www.CrownRoyalFarmStallions.com

“Expecting God’s Best!”

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STALLION SHOWCASE

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Frenchmans Quarter Horses.................................................................................................. 63

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Gist Silversmiths......................................................................................................................124

West Coast Barrel Racing Assn.............................................................................................. 97

J Diamond Ranch.....................................................................................................................127

Wilkins Livestock Insurance................................................................................................... 13

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