2023 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships Program

Noah Mills

2022 Teen 1D World Champion

Perry, Georgia

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Welcome to the 2023 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships Welcome to the 2023 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships

With excitement, I welcome you to the 2023 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships in Perry, Georgia. I am your proud Director of Barrel Racing for the National Barrel Horse Association, and it is my true honor and privilege to have you and your family here with us this week.

The Youth & Teen World Championships is an annual event that brings together families from across the globe to spend one action-packed week together doing what we love. Yes, champions will be crowned and what a glorious sight that will be, but the memories we will make will stand the test of time.

Think about it for a moment. You will be on the competition pattern for approximately 30-90 seconds total per horse this week, and although those runs may be all that you dreamed for or left you desiring more, there is a whole week full of fun to be had. There is so much to do such as waterslides, a parade, fishing, ing, idol contest, corn hole, poles, amateur races, coke race, and the list continues. Our mementos at the end of the week will be a recollection of fun experiences and great friendships.

Superhero. Look it up in a dictionary and you ill find t o definitions

1. A fictional hero ha ing e traordinary or superhuman powers

2. An exceptionally skillful or successful person

Personally, I think Merriam-Webster missed the mark here. With words like exceptional, skill and success, the mind preconceives an image of a physical champion like a gigantic hulk-like man, all-star athlete, or wealthy business owner, coming to save the day. But it’s safe to say there are superheroes walking amongst us in our everyday life. First responders, teachers, parents, brave young individuals… the list goes on and on.

Keep any eye out for those superheroes this week. It could be the courageous young rider ho is a first-time orld contestant challenging her nerves, or a kind human spreading cheer and encouragement. We also have a few amous superhero barrel racers flying in for an appearance or two. Hopefully we don’t see too much action from our on-site Emergency Medical Crew but be sure to thank them in passing, because they sure qualify as superheroes in our book! Finally, parents and guardians, the greatest superheroes of all, thank you for supporting your children. To be here is no small feat and they will always remember the sacrifices you made on their behal .

So with that, I challenge you. First, spend the time you need to make sure your equine athlete is properly cared for and your chores are complete, then turn up the FUN! Let your inner superhero shine. Do something kind, spectacular or joyous to make the world around you a better place. better place.

Bailey Nahrgang Director of Barrel Racing

Schedule Schedule

For a detailed schedule please visit www.NBHA.com

Friday July 21

8AM to 11PM | RV Check In | Guard Shack

1 AM to M A heck In A ce in ea es

11AM to M hibitions oth Arenas

Saturday July 22

6AM to AM pen Arena oth Arenas

8AM to 11PM | RV Check In | Guard Shack

8AM to M A heck In A ce in ea es

8AM to M hibitions oth Arenas M Martha osey Seminar ea es Arena

Sunday July 23

6AM to AM pen Arena oth Arenas

8AM to 11PM | RV Check In | Guard Shack

8AM to 6 M A heck In A ce in ea es

8AM to M hibitions ea es Arena

8AM to M hibitions erdue Arena

1 AM o boy hurch D M ontestant Meeting ea es Arena

6 M ee ee lass ea es Arena

6 M omplimentary Ice ream ea es Arena o ollo ee ee ot be ore 6 M ole ending ackpot ea es Arena

Monday July 24

AM to Last ider A heck In A ce in ea es

8AM een ound 1 Starts ea es Arena

9AM outh ound 1 Starts erdue Arena

M Idol ontest, A Dinner, and Miller-Murphy- o ard uilding

Tuesday July 25

AM to Last ider A heck In A ce in ea es

8AM een ound 1 ompletes ea es Arena

9AM outh ound 1 ompletes erdue Arena

9AM ishing ournament Main ond in ront o ea es

6 M harmayne ames Seminar erdue Arena

Wednesday July 26

8AM een ound Starts erdue Arena

9AM outh ound Starts ea es Arena min a ter een Spirit arade, ames, A ards ea es Arena

Thursday July 27

8AM een ound ompletes erdue Arena

9AM outh ound ompletes ea es Arena min a ter een A ards, arent ostume oke ace ea es Arena

Friday July 28

8AM een edemption ound ea es Arena

9AM outh edemption ound erdue Arena

Saturday July 29

8 AM rand ntry Line p Donuts ehind ea es Arena

9AM rand ntry ea es Arena

11AM outh inals ea es Arena o ollo outh een inals ea es Arena

onclusion o inals A ards n ea es Arena loor

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2022 NBHA Youth & Teen

2022 NBHA Youth & Teen

World Championship Spirit Parade Winners

World Championship Spirit Parade Winners

Small Group Winner: Minnesota

Small Group Runner Up: West Virginia

Large Group Winner: North Carolina

Large Group Runner Up: Alabama

2023 GRADUATES

1. ALVIA JONES NY02 Granville High School

2. ANDREA CANDELORO NJ01 Arthur P. Schalick High School

3. ANGELIA HARR NC03 West Lincoln High School

4. ANNA BIEBERICH NC03 West Lincoln High School

5. ASHTON BUSSE FL09 New Smyrna Beach High School

6. AVA GRAYCE SANDERS FL00 Vero Beach Senior High School

7. AVERY OWENS GA08 Brunswick High School

8. BREANNA LEE AL06 Baldwin County Virtual School

9. BRILEY CHATTIN IN03 Shakamak Highschool

10. CALEB CLINE OH00 Westfall High School

11. CAMBRI BOOE IN03 Clay City High School

12. CHLOE BRENNEN WV03 PA Cyber

13. CHLOE JOHNSON FL02 Baker County High School

14. CODY CHRISTENBERRY NC07 Northeast Agricultural Academy

15. COURTNEY BENTER IN02 Indiana University High School

16. ELIA STOWERS IN06 Kankakee Valley High School

17. EMILY LENNING GA03 East Coweta High School

18. GRACE STANLEY TN00 Rutherford County Virtual School

19. HALLE LASWELL IN00 James Madison High School

20. HANNAH BROWN GA05 Warner Robins High School

21. HANNAH CRAIG GA03 Ola High School

22. ISABELL ROPETER NY01 Greater Johnstown School District

23. JAYLEN WILKERSON KY03 Barren County High School

24. JESI LANIER GA06 Tattnall County High School

25. JOHN KEMP JR FL05 The Oaks Private School

26. KALA LINDSEY AL05 Alabama Virtual Academy

27. KAMERON MULLIN NC07 Fike High School

28. KARA SMITH SC04 Branchville High School

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29. KAYLEE WEAVER IN06 Indiana University High School

30. KLOEY PARKS OK09 Piedmont High School

31. KYLEE WALTERS SC02 Lewisville High School

32. KYNDAL BOWLING AL03 Beulah High School

33. LACI DOVER GA00 Telfair County High School

34. LILI LEFEBURE FL05 Vero Beach Senior High School

35. MACY BELL KY07 Eastern High School

36. MADISON GRIMSLEY NC07 Southside High School

37. MAIAH DIFAZZIO WI00 Elkhorn area high school

38. MARISA DAWSON FL08 Columbia High School

39. MORGAN WEAVER GA05 Southland Academy

40. NICOLE JONES GA04 Spalding High School

41. OLIVIA SUTTON NC07 Calypso Christian Academy

42. RAVEN FERNANDEZ FL06 Tattnall County High School

43. RYLEE MILLSAPS TN04 Ooltewah High School

44. SARAH GRAY FL08 Branford High School

45. SARAH WAGGONER SC04 Summerville High School

46. SYLVIA DECKER PA04 George’s Valley High School

47. TANGER SPRINGSTEEN MI04 North Beanch High School

48. TAYLOR ERNST NY00 Roxbury Central School

49. ZOEE BOYD FL02 Northside Christian Academy

2023 GRADUATES CLASS OF ‘23

When you are competing, do you notice yourself playing it safe? We’ve all experienced the fear and stress of making a mistake during a run. Most often competitors will “safety up” during the last round of their event because they are afraid of making a mistake and forfeiting their success up to that point. However, choosing to safety up can sometimes backfire and allo another competitor to swoop in and clinch the win.

One of the favorite stories around the Josey Ranch is about my last run at the National Finals Rodeo the year I won the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Championship. To win the championship, all I had to do in the tenth round was make a clean run. I went after that title. I made two nice turns on the first and second barrel e en a ter Sonny Bit O Both slipped, and then I reached down, picked up my over and under, and whipped my horse to the third barrel. The story goes that my husband R.E. almost fainted at that point! But sure enough, Sonny Bit O Both inhaled the third barrel and ran out to win the WPRA world championship, keeping our run clean and fast.

The point of this story is, I felt my horse slowing down going to the third barrel and knew that if I didn’t push him, he would set too early and not get up into the pocket, making him start his turn too soon. So, I pushed him like it was a normal run and refused to let the fear of making a mistake keep me from riding to win. I didn’t safety up.

No Time to Safety Up

No Time to Safety Up

By Martha Josey with Ashley Schenck

Sometimes it is hard to lay it all on the line when you are trying to win. But winners will tell you that they got to the top by confronting their fears and taking risks. Cus D’Amato, a famous boxing trainer, noted, “Heroes and cowards feel exactly the same fear. Heroes just react to fear di erently.”

As you work to overcome the mental roadblock of fear, try some of my favorite tips.

Don’t Say Don’t

Thinking thoughts like “I don’t want to hit a barrel” or “I don’t want people to see me fail” are like poison to your mental preparedness before your run. If you are thinking about not hitting a barrel or making mistakes, guess what? That is what your brain will be picturing right beore your run. Instead, get o alone in the quiet and visualize a perfect run over and over. Then when you enter the arena, you will be able to follow your mental roadmap.

Learn From Mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable. Everyone will make them. But what you choose to do after the mistake is made ill define your success. ill you cool o , gather your thoughts, and hit the practice pen after a mistake? Or will you take it out on your horse, scream at yourself, and let negative thoughts enter your head? Remember, world champions and beginners all start at the same

place. The successful ones learn from their failures and let that carry them to success. Resolve to step up to the plate and take ownership of your mistakes so you can strive to not make the same mistakes again.

Take Your Dreams Seriously

Many times when you share your goals with others, they will promptly feel the need to explain all the reasons why that goal is unreasonable. But you are the only one who knows what your abilities are. If you have a big dream that keeps you going, don’t lower your goals or your resolve, just work harder. I believed I was a winner long before I ever won a barrel race. I knew that if I wanted it badly enough, and worked hard enough, I could accomplish whatever I set out to do. You can do it too; you just have to learn to feel like a winner.

Reprinted with permission from Barrel Horse News

What Makes a Good Riding Student?

What Makes a Good Riding Student?

By Charmayne James with Blanche Schaefer

Photos by Blanche Schaefer

I’ve been teaching clinics for many years, and my goal is to improve everybody, in some way or another. Sometimes that means teaching better riding habits, and sometimes it means better mental habits. Helping them learn new habits, apply them on the pattern and work through some issues is really satisfying. The years of experience have helped me not to get frustrated when students are struggling, but there are some characteristics of a good riding student that will help you get the most out of instruction.

Keep an Open Mind When an Instructor Suggests Change

A lot of people are very resistant to taking on anything di erent than hat they’re doing. For myself, I take that as a challenge to help them see something a di erent ay. I ork on honing in on the fundamentals, supporting them

and staying positive and helping them through that roadblock. As a student, don’t push back when someone is trying to teach you. Accept the advice and do your best to put it into practice before deciding if it works or not.

The students who have never really thought of what they’re doing with their hands or feeling their horse underneath them are usually the ones who have a harder time initially. To be a good student, you need to really step back and assess your hands, where your horse’s body is and what your own body is doing, and then take the instruction by doing your best to change yourself.

Don’t take constructive criticism as ‘I’m not worthy, I’m not good enough, I’m stupid.’ If you start thinking the instructor thinks you’re ‘less than,’ then that’s a major block to learning. I love people, I love horses, and I do my very best to not have them think ‘I’m not good enough.’

Just Give it a Try

If an instructor suggests something ne or di erent, start thinking, I m going to at least try and see how my horse feels. I’m going to go through the process and see if my horse improves and see if I’ve gained more awareness of what I’m doing.’ When you’re doing something di erent, it doesn t al ays feel right. A good instructor can explain it all the way through, so if you’re having a mind-block, ask questions. Sometimes what you feel isn’t always what the instructor is seeing, so it’s important to verbalize what you feel.

The other side of being openminded is not taking what anyone says as law—try it first, try to understand the process, and if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. There are a lot o di erent styles out there, and it s or people to do things di erently. If you learn one thing from somebody that helps you, that’s a positive. Take what works and use it but remember what doesn’t work for you, because every person and horse is an individual.

Keeping an open mind when someone is trying to help will allow you to improve from constructive criticism rather than resisting it.

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Rodeo Shirts

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Give New Habits Time to Work

A lot of problems happen to people out of repetition from doing things the wrong way. It takes a certain amount of repetition the correct way to get it right.

Let’s say you have a horse that wants to move in early (diving or shouldering) on the barrels. he most common fi is to pick up the inside rein and move the horse away from the barrels. This is incorrect, because inside rein pressure tells them to move in harder and creates a poor angle going in with the shoulder in and hip out. rying to fi that is a lot o repetition, and i you re trying to fi a horse that has that habit as well, breaking it can be tedious. You need to allow some time to feel the horse keep going straight into the turn.

Try Not to Fix Too Much at Once

I have a process at my clinics where I focus on giving students one thing. If the majority of the horse’s problems were from a rider turning the barrel too tight and the horse didn’t have enough room for his hip, the No. 1 thing I want the rider to do is give the horse room around the barrels.

When you get home and are practicing or running at a race, start making change one at a time and then work on the ne t thing at the ne t race. ell yoursel , I m going to try to e ecute t o things today.’ As you grow as a rider, it might become three things, and some days progression is ust fi ing one thing.

Take Notes

You’ve got to know what kind of person you are. Do you do really well remembering or do you need to write it down? When you’re trying to learn a lot o di erent undamentals, taking notes is very important. You can use those notes to ask questions the following day at a clinic or at the ne t lesson i you re riding with someone regularly.

When you’re trying to make changes, it’s a process of having someone video you at home, watch frame by frame, slow it down, watch your hands, look at all the things going on and really assess it. atch top riders ith e cellent undamentals like Lisa Lockhart and compare your own riding. Visualize being correct and put it into practice. With focus, people ha e the innate ability to find a solution for the problem. It’s a process of never giving up.

Reprinted with permission from Barrel Horse News

There is a Superhero in all of us

Let s ace it. I I could rap abyflo in head-to-toe bubble wrap and keep her in a padded room until fi e minutes before a run, I would. She has it all! Hock wraps, compression wraps, polo wraps, squishy hoof boots, fly sheets, therapeutic blankets, ibration system, nebuli ers, you name it. If I think it will help my mare, I will run out and get it, just like e eryone else. ut as I tra el, I see things that ha e really put my obsession in check. I see horses kicking at hock boots, stumbling in their hoof boots, biting at their therapeutic blankets, etc.

I reali ed ho many o the things I do for my horse are for me and not for her. Am I really listening to what she desires and what really helps her, or do I want to be seen with the ne est stu so e eryone can see how well I care for my animal? Am I trying to keep up ith the pro erbial oneses At this le el, don t I really know what is helping my horse and hat is not In our orld filled ith

Let the Joneses Go! Let the Joneses Go!

By Fallon Taylor with Danika Kent

Photos by Tammy Sronce

gels, air, magnets, and more, are we looking at the bigger picture for our horses? What may work for your friend’s horse may not work for yours. Instead, you may be infringing on your horse’s personal space, and many times, space is really what he wants.

I ha e alked by stalls o horses wrapped up head to toe with the latest goodies to make them run on jet fuel, and others with empty water buckets, standing in stalls that ha en t been mucked in three days. Sometimes, we need to get back to our roots of tending for our animals based on our horse sense of what may really be happening. Maybe your horse is bleeding because there is too much protein in that new supplement or the stress of too much practice? Maybe your horse is abscessing because he doesn’t get along with that trendy shoer that claims to shoe all the big timers. Maybe your horse has ulcers because he is simply bored with his day-to-day routine and wants a little more turnout time while you’re busy at work.

I ha e been through the ringer ith abyflo. She didn t like to eat on the road, fought the trailer, got rundown burns on all four legs with e ery single run, and the list goes on. I tried it all and finally figured out that some of the old school things that we did in the 90s for our horses, the things that were tried and true by the generations before us, really orked. ut first, I tried e ery boot, feed, supplement and trick in the ne age book I lo e all the ne products that e ha e a ailable and use se eral o them, but I don t ha e a recipe book in my barn that e ery horse gets this or that. I take a young horse with me, and it takes me nearly a year to figure out hat makes each one tick.

or instance, abyflo as getting rundo ns rom o erreach boots. She loathes them, walks funny in them, and hurt hersel e ery run ith them on. I couldn t figure it out. ou wouldn’t dare run a horse of her caliber ithout them I finally decided to take them o , listen to the criticism ith e ery picture I posted o her running without them about how dangerous it is, and go on protecting my horse the way she needed. It’s not something I recommend for you, ho e er, the key lies in listening to your animal.

There is a Superhero in all of us

I am proud to endorse many products I believe in, have tried them inside and out and they may work great for your horse. But, make sure you are not overlooking the small things. Are you drilling and making runs for you instead of your horse? Is your routine stressing him out, or is he stressing about another horse in the barn? abyflo likes to be the first horse in the barn, but I have some that like the privacy and closeness of the back of the barn. Some of my horses like to look outside, while others constantly call for the horses in the pasture and walk their stall if they can see others.

Make sure to run down this checklist of things that we can do for our horses. Be your barn’s Dr Phil and see what is really going on with your horse. Many of us barrel racers are women, and we have intuition on our side, so make a list and see what changes could be made in your barn to make for a happier horse and more successful year.

Here is Babyflo’s list: Here is Babyflo’s list:

*Shivers below 51 degrees: needs at least a sheet.

*Only drinks from a light-colored water bucket.

*Prefers warmer water to ice cold water.

*Eats constantly from a slow feeder hay bag, not loose on the ground.

*Needs to see a buddy, preferably in front of her, not next to her. Loads first in the trailer likes to be ne t to the all.

*Loves compression wraps before a run.

Doesn t like “stu ” on her a ter a run. eeds si to se en hours of alone time after or she gets really aggravated.

*Likes daily turnout, not tuning or riding. She is ridden or tuned on once a week.

*Prefers to stay in the trailer until it’s time to saddle. Absolutely hates parking lot distractions.

*Needs water from home until about a week on the road. Have to pack accordingly.

*Prefers grain in three to four servings, not huge portions twice daily.

Reprinted with permission from Barrel Horse News

Past NBHA Youth & Teen World Champions

Past NBHA Youth & Teen World Champions

1993 | AUGUSTA, GA

JUNIOR DIVISION

RYAN WORTHINGTON Middleburg, FL Skips Artie Windy

YOUTH DIVISION

ASHLEY TOOTLE Kenansville, FLSkipperJo ThreeBars

(After the inaugural year; the “Junior Division” was combined with the “Youth Division” to create the all-inclusive “Youth Division” ranked by 3D format.)

1994 | AUGUSTA, GA

1D BONNIE HALL Lebanon, TN Fancy Cissadella

2D APRIL WAY Bedford, IN Power Please

3D AMANDA BELLFLOWER Prattville, AL Sugar Bars Della

1995 | AUGUSTA, GA

1D BONNIE HALL Lebanon, TN Fancy Cissadella

2D JUSTIN HAYWORTH Rensselaer, IN T’hini

3D COLLEEN BERRY Union Grove, WI Sonovastitch

1996 | AUGUSTA, GA

1D STEVE TRUAX Egg Harbor City, NJ JR Chicado

2D JENNIFER NELSON Alta, IA Anna’s Bell

3D KYLA CRAVEN Bennett, NC Flaming Red Rock

1997 | MEMPHIS, TN

1D JODY NELSON Ocala, FL Chain Of Events

2D JOEY ZUVER Henryville, IN Francescas Princess

3D MICHAEL JOYCE Madison, NC Thunder

1998 | MEMPHIS, TN

1D KATIE BALDREE Starke, FL MS Tawney Tomboy

2D TASHA HOLLIMAN Spring Hill, FL April Spring Time

3D CYNTHIA DOBBS Hawley, TX Vikings Tricky Jet

1999 | MEMPHIS, TN

1D MICHAEL GREEN Pelzer, SC Red Man Bay

2D BAILEY SANDERS Pineville, AR Lotsa Octane

3D TREY BURKHALTER Glennville, GA Fair Bits McCue

2000 | JACKSON, MS

YOUTH (13 AND OLDER)

1D BRANDON STALION Princeton, KY View This Jet

2D NATASHA PARKER Bay Minette, AL First Down Smith

3D CLINT GRACE Hopkinsville, KY Bailey’s Home

4D TRACEY NEITSCH Gonzales, TX Chivy’s Fantasy JUNIOR (12 AND UNDER)

1D BLAKE POE Grenada, MS No Piddlen

2D RANDA LEE Picayune, MS Socks Of Magic

3D BAILEY JO SIMPSON Bee Branch, AR Beas Yeah Buddy

4D BRADLEY KLEIHEGE Haslett, MI Pitchfork

THROUGH THE YEARS

2001 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D JUSTIN POWELL Brandon, MS Heza Lucky Fox

2D JEREMY JAMES u erfiel pr nt a le

3D TREY CLARDY Mendenhall, MS Lazy Joe Bar

4D BRITTANY COTNEY Newberry, SC Benita Bar Star YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D TANYA STEINHOFF Vinita, OK Nate Shilbar

2D RENEE LEE Picayune, MS Socks Of Magic

3D CORI TAYLOR Simsboro, LA Ralph

4D JACIE LAWLEY Sapulpa, OK Babe

2002 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D MICHAEL GREEN Pelzer, SC Proper Rebel

2D BRITTANY STEINHAUER Folsom, LA Reds Go Go To

3D SARA LAMB Macy, IN Smilin Gal

4D AMANDA HOPE Wilmington, OH Willie B Money

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D TANYA STEINHOFF Vinita, OK Nate Shilabar

2D KRISTIE JOHNSON Tomball, TX Little Miss Victory

3D PAUL EAVES Lonedell, MO Top

4D BRIANNA DONNELL Rosemark, TN Sassy

2003 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D SAGE SMITH Burkburnett, TX Orange Smash

2D ASHLEY NECAISE Kiln, MS Jettin Four Honor

3D TARA FOX Panama City, FL AJ

4D KATIE STARK Albia, IA Skippers Ole Man

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D ASHLEY SNEDEGAR Luka, IL Red Man Bay

2D REAGAN MOORE Dierks, AR Pete

3D LYDIA HALBROOK West Monroe, LA Paco

4D LINDSEY PATRICK Payson, IL Leos Jet Mint

2004 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D TANYA STEINHOFF Vinita, OK Dial A Red Rooster

2D DANA R. HAAS Kiln, MS Shes A Power Train

3D AMANDA M. AVERY Lakeland, FL Docs B Blaze

4D ABBY KELLY Watkinsville, GA Lil More Smooth YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D BRANDON HALTERLEIN Pass Christian, MS Steps Tax Return

2D CHANCIE NEAL Calhoun, LA Dacota Chiefton

3D JARED BEGNAUD Duson, LA Magic Lightnin Spuds

4D BLAKE ALLEN Butler, AL Checotah

2005 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D TANYA STEINHOFF Vinita, OK Waves

2D BRITTANY STEINHAUER Folsom, LA Flashy Codyboy

3D DANIELLE WOODROW Clay City, IL Frostys Dinky Man

4D ISABELLA TAYLOR u erfiel an ts lac e oy YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D BLAISE BERCEGEAY Summit, MS Red Man Bay

2D ERIC MYERS Brunswick, GA GC Highly Motivated

3D MARY FRANCIS GORSUCH Lancaster, OH Sixty Cleat

4D MINDY HILL S. Boardman, MI Mia Rebel

2006 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D CLINT VAN VOLKENBURGH Lawrenceburg, IN Bobbies Chief Jet

2D ERIC MYERS Newbern, TN Cash For Jenna

3D EMILY WAHLERT Waverly Hall, GA South Of Border

4D JOCELYN BRITION Fryeburg, ME Haul It Home

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D TYRNEY STEINHOFF Vinita, OK Nate Shilabar

2D KATIE BROWN Waverly, TN Bravos Chick

3D ELISE YOUNG Jonesboro, AR Tramp

4D AYLA KIEPERT Marquez, TX Shadow

2007 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D COREY BREEDLOVE Nashville, TN Cash In On Perks

2D RAYANN FULLER Poplar Grove, AR Rudy Rodgers

3D JORDYN NETHKEN Prairieville, LA Magnolia Belles

4D HADLEY MURPHY Rochester MN Topsail For Cash

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D BLAISE BERCEGEAY Summit, MS Red Man Bay

2D HANNAH M. PITIMAN Bogalusa, LA Rocks On Fire

3D GRANT MCEWEN Trenton, TN Gator

4D MARY MORGAN MELTON Harrisonburg, LA Smokes St. Royal

2008 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D MARY FRANCES TORODE Starke, FL Flitin Bug

2D JESSIE PARKER Whitehouse, TX Dixie

3D JESSICA CHESMORE Independence, IA Hearts A Shaken

4D COURTNEY WHITE Knox, IN Lynns Classic Law

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D MESA LEAVITT Blue Grass, IA Junior

2D SHELBY WRIGHT Nashville, TN Leos Quick Time Lucy

3D JANELLE CANNON Wesley Chapel, FL Patty Tardy Tiara

4D MEKALA WHITE Rocky Face, GA Johnnys Jet Setter

2009 |

JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D KATIE BROWN Waverly, TN Leading Tradition

2D TOMI THOMAS Springhill, FL June Bug

3D ELIZABETH DAWN PETRU Gonzales, TX Queens Money Man

4D HEATHER PATIERSON Albany, TX Southern Form YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D JADI GIBBS Morton, MS Doc Frisco Playboy

2D MADISON MONTCHAL tal ssa Play n th ffort

3D OLIVIA MARTIN Meridian, MS TP Dual Attitude

4D TORI LEBLANC Houma, LA Pocket

2010 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D TREVOR PRUITI Greencastle, IN Walts Rockin Roll

2D BRANDON HALTERLEIN Pass Christian, MS Secret Passion

3D VICTORIA MEYER Moscow Mills, MO HB Doc N Willy

4D KELSEY CAMPBELL Winnebago, IL Rope Myers

5D CAITLIN BUCKALEW Ravenswood, WV Miss Detail

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D BRIAN WHEELER Hattiesburg, MS SX Dr Peacharita

2D LACIE BOND McFAY Colquitt, GA Satinka

3D KYNDAL TERRY Cleburne, TX Smokin 45

4D HANNAH WARD Philadelphia, MS Pass The Diamond On

5D ANNIE TROETSCH Panama City, PanamaBlue Berry Carry

2011 | JACKSON, MS

TEEN (13 -18)

1D SUMMER HUFF Pensacola, FL Miss Gay Bar Abby

2D CALEB CLINGEN Caledon, Ontario, CA White Alibi

3D BROOKE DEDEAUX Kiln, MS Ole Sadie Buck

4D HANNAH WARD Collinsville, MS Dash Lady Dial

5D CASEY MAY Bentonia, MS The Power of Perks

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D ABBI HOLLIDAY Poplarville, MS Cimarron Lite

2D CARLI HODGES Summerdale, AL Jet Passem Up

3D KRISTEN DOMINGUE Scott, LA Sassy

4D GAGE DAVIS Marion, LA Cool Whip

5D KELSEY BAKER Fayette, AL Slim Shady Poco

2012 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D CHLOE GRAY Macon, GA Sixums Lady Luck

2D NICOLE LOVE Staley NC RUA Panama

3D BAILEE BERTRAM Williamson, GA Cracker Jack

4D HALI RUSSELL Hot Springs, NC Miss Plain Dude

5D TAYLOR BOSSARD Locke, NY BB Bar Amigo

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D MIKAYLA JOH ALMOND Olin, NC Frenchmans Signature

2D KYLAR TERLIP Frontenac, KS Mighty Bay Rum

3D JACEE WARD Bonifay, FL Shorty

4D KIZER HENSLEY Brentwood, TN Olivia Wonder

5D CAITLYNN SIMON Breaux Bridge, LA Clarks Quixote Joe

2013 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D KATIE BROWN Waverly, TN Coming Up Lucky

2D KARLY STOLTZFUS McClure, PA Wild Alice

3D SHANN RODDENBERRY Bristol, FL Shes The First Bug

4D CODI SHIFFLET Groveland, FL Dodgers Velvet

5D BRITTANY LEVINSKY efferson ty T p ttle t

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D RYLEE ELLIOT Newberry, FL Wee Feel in Special

2D AMANDA COLEMAN West Melbourne, FLAlive With Chaos

3D KEEGAN POLLARD Newborn, GA Gold Jet Man

4D SKYLER STIEFFERMANN Blackwell, MO Gunny

5D ASHLEIGH CLUKEY Robertsdale, AL Jewels

2014 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D ALI ARMSTRONG Lexington, OK Matts Freckled Cowboy

2D MCKINSY HARRIS Poplarville, MS Broadway Laney

3D KELLIE MOUNGER Lakeland, FL Zippin Silver

4D LORI BAILLEAUX Orange, TX Guys Girl On Fire

5D RYANN GRZELKA Palm City, FL lma Magnolia Freckle

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D BAILEY RYAN Clyde, TX Famous Rhythm

2D EMILEE JACKSON High Springs, FL This Girls Got Speed

3D KENDALL KENNEDY Belle Glade, FL VF Prissy All Night

4D SYDNEY HENDERSON Covington, GA Ain’t She A Beauty

5D TAYLOR ZBYTEK Lehigh Acres, FL Sassy As Can Be

2015 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D ALLIE CHOUEST ut ff porty es n

2D TYLER CROSBY Hazlehurst, GA HM Cornerstone

3D RYLEE ELLIOTI Newberry, FL Good Timin Pink

4D CASSANDRA CHISM Merrill, WI Josie

5D SYDNEY CHAPMAN ull an eos ancoc on

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D MICHAEL DUFFIE Williamston, SC ReClaim Fame

2D KENZIE COOK Charlotte, NC Fletch N Flo

3D JORDAN HARRELL Merry Hill, NC Six Pack Nick

4D KARISSA LANDIS Middleburg, PA Cash

5D LANEY HUDDLESTON Molena, GA Jodie’s Best

2016 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D CARLY TAYLOR l nton T a nero

2D TYLER CROSBY Milledgeville, GA Jo Bug

3D LARKEN JONES Richmond, KY Excitabul! Lady

4D PAIGE DOWDEN Long Island, VA Shorty

5D JANA DEMENT Louisburg, NC Poco Loco Scoot YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D ABBY GRAY acon ocs s ett n ec less

2D SAVANNAH ELROD ou las a. lue

3D ELLA KATE PHILLIPS Piedmont, SC Girly

4D TARA DAVIS Bentonia, MS Jesse James Stover

5D EMMA LEE Waycross, GA Whiskey

2017 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D MCKENZIE MORGAN Maryville, TN In Firewaters Honor

2D ANNALEE SMITH Rebecca, GA Kill Billy Bug

3D MARISSA HUDDY Fort Mill, SC Haberdasher King

4D AMY NEWMAN ran or ntar o eau e utante

5D KASEY SPENCER Orange Park, FL Raven

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D SABRA MOORE ount lla eea tash o oney

2D LILY VERHOVEN awson lle ar n assa rass

3D PAUL PURCELL Jesup, GA Mags Blue Hancock

4D ALLISON BROOKS Athens, AL Gray

5D RYLEE BUTLER Arcadia, FL SFW Lil Brother

2018 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D MCKENZIE MORGAN Maryville, TN In Firewaters Honor

2D KALLIE BLACKMON Heath Springs, SC Clutch

3D CALLIE WARD Bainbridge, OH Frostys Easy Jet Gal

4D MAKENNA MOODY Mount Holly, NC Jim Marble

5D LEXI WALDRUP aurel he a a e ayla

THROUGH THE YEARS

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D RAYLEE ROPER ppo atto a y a ash

2D MALAYNA THOMPSON Vero Beach, FL Jackies Sweet Success

3D ZEA JAMES loo fiel ust nou h et

4D AYLA CRUCE Jennings, FL Sister Golden Hair

5D ALYSSA SLOAN Spring Hill, FL Money Flys

2019 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D BAYLEIGH CHOATE Cohutta, GA Miss JB 1214

2D MCKENZIE MORGAN ary lle T eep a e

3D ISABELLA HIXENBAUGH Myrtle Beach, SC Perk Up Skippy

4D PAYTON SCROGGINS eats lle offee

5D KAYLEE NORMAN ac son lle ttle ar ust

YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D AVA GRAYCE SANDERS ero each Ta pa ay ey eal

2D JALEY SMITH Cochran, GA CLC Watch Eddie Roll

3D LILIANA LEFEBURE Sebastian, FL CRC Real Slick Sundance

4D ADALYNN HOMER Palm City, FL Sis

5D GRACYN BLAKNEY Middleburg, FL Arrow

2020 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D CASSIDY BROWN Elmore, AL Chasin Memories

2D MORGAN WEAVER Americus, GA B Famous Or B Fired

3D LANCE WILLEN Burkesville, KY Sheza Nice Lady

4D KATELYNN SASSER o ahatchee ru er a an

5D JESSICA NORTON ae or hance YOUTH (12 AND UNDER)

1D MADISON MURPHY N Ft Myers, FL Flitopepto

2D CAMILLE HANLEY Welsh, LA Brays Buncha Bugs

3D ADI ARMSTRONG Grimesland, NC Smokin Willamina

4D EMILY BEASLEY Lyons, GA Two Red Valentine

5D KATIE JESTICE nton Tr ple c ory h c

2021 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D SUMMER PAULY ry e ttle a s

2D HALLE LASWELL Santa Claus, IN Famous Fire Walker

3D WALTER COOGAN Mulkytown, IL Eyed Rather Be Lucky

4D CLAIR WILSON South Bend, IN Major Gold Rush

5D ALEXYS ASHER Hamilton, OH Blond Bomber YOUTH (12 AND YOUNGER)

1D PRESSLEY GREEN Pelzer, SC Little Jets A Blazin

2D BRIANNA WOODMANSEE Preston Park, PA Cc Fancy Lil Cowgirl

3D MCKENNA CCAMAQUE Russel Springs, KY KN Fabulous N Perky

4D TEAGAN ALLMOND Cohutta, GA Spot Me a Fellow

5D AUDREY MILLER Florida Curtis Lowe

2022 | PERRY, GA

TEEN (13-18)

1D NOAH MILLS pel a ou le hoto o a

2D AUBREY SMITH Binghamton, NY Money Beea Blazin

3D ISABELLA O’NEAL Graham, KY Rowdy Blue Lilly

4D KARA SMITH Branchville, SC Magnolias TC San Man

5D SABRINA PETTET Malta, OH Pistol YOUTH (12 AND YOUNGER)

1D BRAIA VOGEL Circleville, OH Frenchies Single Guy

2D JOSIE THOMPSON ecatur T T trea n rewater

3D LEAH WALTHOUR Chickamauga, GA reanersT ny eo

4D ANNA LYNN HARTLESS Ashville, AL Missle a Smoking

5D ADYSEN ARROWOOD Round O, SC Lucky Lexi

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Celebrating Three Decades of Service Celebrating Three Decades of Service

National Barrel Horse Association Director Paul Stanley has served the association since the 1990s and has enjoyed each step in the everevolving industry.

Article by Katie Navarra

Paul Stanley says he likes to stay in the shadows, but he may be one of the most recognizable faces in the National Barrel Horse Association. It’s hard not to be well-known after three decades of service.

He joined NBHA in 1992 at a meeting in Augusta, Georgia, at the urging of his longtime friend Kim Landry. The late great Landry was one of the top trainers in the 1980s and 1990s, and she trained and rode futurity horses for Stanley. His horse Kellis Secret carried Landry to her first uturity title the 1988 Eastern Quarter Horse Association Futurity in Raleigh, North Carolina.

“She was like a sister to me. She was a good hand with a horse, and we had a good partnership until she couldn’t do it anymore,” Stanley said.

They also co-produced local $500-added barrel races. Though the cash prizes seem small by today’s standards, it was a big purse in the 1980s at a time when there was only one winner. Stanley heard of the divisional format Talmadge Green proposed by forming NBHA and was on board with the concept. So, when Landry asked Stanley to work alongside her as a Florida District 02 director in 1993, it was easy to say yes.

“We thought we would host the first-e er A District Sho in 1993 at Bradford Riding Club in Starke, Florida. It was on a Saturday, and then someone came in and had one Friday. So, we had the second-ever sanctioned NBHA show,” Stanley reminisced. “ hat first sho overwhelmed us, because we had no idea how we were going to track and keep up with the times of a then-3D format with second splits.”

In the early 1990s, computers were not ubiquitous, and computerized timers were just being introduced. At that first show, Stanley and Marianne Pringle hand-wrote each rider’s times on slips of paper. It took hours to sort through all the times to determine the winners.

“We came up with a plan for the next show to make it easier to keep track. It was a horse-andrider combo ualification back then, so we had everybody write their name and draw number on an index card,” Stanley explained. “Then we wrote their times on the cards and started putting them in order, and it made it so much easier until the computerized systems came along.”

Landry retired in 1998, and Stanley took over the district. In

2000, he also became a national director and hit the road to assist A sta at 1 to 14 shows around the country each year, alongside his career as an executive in the industrial paper industry (paper towels, cups, tissues, and more). That was in addition to the 12 to 16 shows in his district.

In 4, he as instrumental in bringing an NBHA Super Show to Jacksonville, so it was only fitting that he celebrated his retirement from national director at the same show this year from March 31–April 2. While he has retired from the national role, he continues to serve as Florida District 02 director.

“It was nice to end my road career at a show I brought to that arena,” Stanley said. “I really enjoy the kids and all we have done to make the NBHA Youth World Championships a big thing for them. Seeing how excited they get, especially the first timers, is so rewarding.”

Stanley says one of his favorite memories of the NBHA Youth World Championships is driving a golf cart through the fairgrounds and seeing thousands of people, many of whom make the annual event their family vacation.

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“Paul has dedicated countless hours and support to the NBHA. His passion always ran deep. If you needed help, Paul was always the first to volunteer. The NBHA adventures will not be the same without his cheerful presence. The whole staff was truly blessed to have Paul as a crew member and most importantly a friend, and our hope is that his retirement is nothing short of amazing.”

“The moms and dads who both work are the core of membership for NBHA, and as soon as Youth World is over, they call and get dates for the next year,” Stanley said. “Watching all those kids come together is a highlight.”

Although many of today’s members may not remember Stanley as a competitor, he barrel raced for years and continues to own futurity prospects. Stanley estimates that the last time he ran in an NBHA event was around 2004 or 2005, at the NBHA Open World Championships, when it relocated from Augusta to Perry, Georgia.

“My hobby was barrel racing, and I’ve done it all my life, but I’m done blasting through barrels. I just ride occasionally for fun now,” Stanley said.

Even though Stanley’s grandfather logged trees using workhorses, his immediate family grew up in town. Stanley’s dad owned a Tennessee Walking Horse, and when he and his sister wanted to ride, his dad rented horses at the stable.

“We were city slickers and at first kept horses at a riding stable when I was real young,” Stanley said. “Then my parents bought

property in Jacksonville, and we had horses at home and I got my first pony about age 6.”

The family also developed an interest in Quarter Horse racing thanks to friends who ran horses at the Gator Downs pari-mutuel track in Jacksonville. Stanley remembers watching races from the side of the road when he was too young to get in. Eventually, his family bought a few Quarter Horse racehorses. Their trainer suggested improving their stock by purchasing yearlings at the annual Heritage Place Sale in Oklahoma City. They were introduced to Walter Merrick of Easy Jet fame and became fans.

In 1984, they bought the 1966 mare Le Me Regards, who was in foal to Keep A Secret. The resulting foal was the 1984 bay foal that propelled Landry to fame — Kellis Secret. Some people called the 16-hand horse “Moose” and others called him “Legs,” but he had no interest in running on the flat track, so Stanley sent him to Landry for barrel training.

“At the Barrel Futurities of America World Championships, he was in the top 10 in 1988,” he said. “Kim also won a few futurities on Hemp N Will Sail, a horse that

ran really good for me on the track before I brought him to Kim.”

Since 2012, Stanley has partnered with rodeo champion Sabra O’Quinn to continue selecting and promoting futurity horses and top barrel horse contenders. A Fleeting Vision was a two-time reserve futurity champion for the pair. O’Quinn has also successfully trained and raced Bugs Bunn Knee, now owned by Jaime Hinton Anderson. The duo trained and sold LAD Dragonfly, who went on to win the 2020 2D average at the Pink Buckle Futurity for then-owner Erin Williams.

“I’ve known Sabra all her life and have watched her develop into becoming a top talented rider and appreciate all she has done for my horses,” Stanley said.

While Stanley remains active in NBHA as the Florida District 02 director, he looks forward to spending more time at home on the family farm.

“All my family lives on the compound, and we’ve always had horses. So, if I decide to ride, get on and trail ride or ride around the arena talking to somebody, I can,” Stanley said.

One of Paul Stanley’s greatest joys is encouraging the growth of the sport through the younger generation of barrel racers. Each year, he includes a Pee Wee race at the NBHA Jacksonville Super Show.

Bailey Nahrgang NBHA Director of Barrel Racing

2022 NBHA Open & Senior World Championships

2022 NBHA Open & Senior World Championships

Awards$375,588

The 2022 NBHA Open & Senior World Championships took place during October 30November 5, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. Over 1,000 competitors ran for their share of awards and the $375,588 cash payout.

Chloe Gray claimed the 2022 NBHA 1D Open World Championship, running a 14.483 aboard Guys On Firewater. Clocking the fastest time of the entire event, Gray ran a 14.483 in a picture-perfect run during the Short Go Finals in the Reaves Arena. Talmadge Green claimed his first Senior 1D World Championship, running a 14.762 aboard French Good Bye. These newly crowned champions rode away with top honors during the finals.

Open Short Go

1D: 14.483 | Chloe Gray | Guys On Firewater

2D: 14.986 | Kristin Yde | Mr Smooth Cruiser

3D: 15.483 | Allison Lunsford | Tspoon

4D: 15.985 | Levi Wright | Toast to Brioni

5D: 16.489 | Barry Capps | TDF Revenues Maniac

Top 10 Money Earners:

Senior Short Go

1D: 14.762 | Talmadge Green | French Good Bye

2D: 15.285 | Shonda Nix | HS Topsail Sugar

3D: 15.787 | Paula Vanderford | Three Cash Advance

4D: 16.280 | Lucy Rumble | Marys Yip

5D: 16.784 | Diana L Smith | Sugar

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1. Jamey Hunt $15,579.00

2. Megan Swint $14,482.00

3. Chloe Gray $11,620.00

4. Kristin Yde $9,879.00

5. Gay Wynn $7,008.00

6. Tiany Schuster $6,081.00

7. Allison Lunsford $6,031.00

8. Danielle Schweiger $5,199.00

9. Noah Mills $4,753.00

10. Taylor Carver $4,456.00

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ALABAMA

State, Shelby Harris, Newville

AL00, Jim Parr, Greensboro

AL01, Leslie/Neil Clemons, Sterrett

AL02, Angela Maluda, North Port

AL03, Ansley Richardson, Lafayette

AL05, Ty Pigott, Brundidge

AL06, Brian Rotz, Bay Minette

ARKANSAS

State, Rhonda Fowler, Arkdelphia

AR00, Rhonda Fowler, Arkdelphia

AR01, Bailey Whiteaker, Pineville

AR02, Jessica Melton, Jonesboro

AR08, Jada Beechy, Mount Ida

AR09, Rhonda Fowler, Arkdelphia

ARIZONA

State, Tammy Nahrgang, Buckeye

AZ00, Tammy Nahrgang, Buckeye

AZ01, Tammy Nahrgang, Buckeye

AZ02, Cortney Morris, Desert Hill

AZ04, Megan Stock, Taylor

CALIFORNIA

State, Dawn Colwell, San Diego

CA08, Melinda Ray, Brentwood

CA11, Ashley Cates-leibbrand, Terra Bella

CA12, Holly Harris , Salinas

CA15, Ashley Cates, Terra Bella

CA18, Amanda Zaritsky, Lucerne Valley

CA19, Dawn Colwell, San Diego

CA20, Dawn Colwell, San Diego

COLORADO

State, Taylor Robson, Pueblo

CO03, Tami Davis, Calhan

CO06, Sheryl Robson, Pueblo

CONNETICUT

State, Brittany O'hara, Kinningworth

CT01, Kim Matthews, Oxford

FLORIDA

State, Linda Jones, Bowling Green

FL00, Tracy Haberlandt, East Okeechobee

FL01, Sara Boyer Beasley, Crawfordville

FL02, Paul Stanley, Callahan

FL03, Karen Ledford, Fellsmere

FL04, Elizabeth Jewell, Lake Wales

FL05, Renee Kitching, Lake Worth

FL06, Stephanie Mittan, Lakeland

FL07, Abby Welton, Baker

FL08, Ashley Land, Mayo

FL09, Anna Stoppelbein, New Smyrna Beach

FL10, Tammy Swann, Palmdale

GEORGIA

State, Johnny Lunsford, Jenkinsburg

GA00, Regina Craig, McDonough

GA01, Blair McClure, Whitesburg

GA02, Andrea Smith, Hartwell

GA03, Kayleigh Carder, McDonough

GA04, Susie Bond, Social Circle

GA05, Barry Whitley, Butler

GA06, Stephanie Mcphall, Glennville

GA07, Carole Davis, Ashburn

GA08, Margaret/David Thigpen, Waycross

HAWAII

State, Sharon Freitas, Haiku

HI01, Deborah Daniells, Wailuku

IOWA

State, Brianna Akers, Burlington

IA00, Scot & Sabrina Miller, Springville

IA01, Nicole Rock, Onawa

IA02, Jill Westcott, Lohrville

IA03, Tara Kane, Garrison

IA04, Cassidy Moses, Huxley

IA05, Katelynn Shields, Lineville

IDAHO

State, Lucy Rector, Parma

ID03, Lucy Rector, Parma

ILLINOIS

State, Kay Reynolds, Clay City

IL00, Leslie Holcomb, Cannelton

IL02, Michelle Mcmurray, Willowbrook

IL03, Paul Chamness, Creal Springs

IL04, Karen Zobjeck, Homer Glen

INDIANA

State, Jimmy Bryant/Linda Stapleton, Columbus

IN00, Jimmy Bryant/Linda Stapleton, Columbus

IN01, Lauren Bair, Columbia City

IN02, Kayla Mauck, Kempton

IN03, Jackie Chapman, Sullivan

IN04, Kimberly Rickly, North Vernon

I , enni er Ste y, Monroe ity

IN06, Jaime & Brad Roorda, Rensselaer

KANSAS

State, Ashley Banister, Leavenworth

KS00, Dana Wagner, Muscotah

KS01, Melanie McKay, Tonganoxie

KS02, Tara Jumet, Colony

KS04, Monique William, Hays KS05, Kris Hanson, Manhattan S , Dani einrich, Deerfield KS09, Erin Merchen, Nortonville KS10, Melodee Curry, Rose Hill

KENTUCKY

KY, Mikayla Hopson/Ashley Carman, Cadiz KY00, Suzanne Jones, Walton KY01, Mikayla Hopson, Cadiz KY02, Ashley Carman, Harned KY03, Rita Berry, Park City KY05, Sarah Mann, Demossville KY07, Anthony Brown, South Shore

LOUISIANA

State, Tanya Carpenter, Westwego

LA02, Wendy Schutte, Chatham

LA03, Tonya Sturm, Scott

LA04, Victoria Price, Zachary

LA05, Daleigha Pitt, Elmer

LA06, Tanya Carpenter, Westwego

MASSACHUSETTS

State, Cathy Hill, Marstons Mills

MA01, Cathy Hill, Marstons Mills

MA02, Tanya Mayhew, Winchester

MARYLAND

State, Georgette Cardinale, Harrington

MD00, Kathy Nedelka, Clayton

MD01, Brandy Gordy, Churchton

MD03, Brooks Burkhart, Martinsburg

MAINE

State, Jamie Haskell-Spencer, Palermo

ME01, Jessica Paquette, Saco

ME02, Sue Provencher, Princeton

ME03, Jamie Haskell-Spencer, Palermo

MICHIGAN

State, Samantha L Eyster, Owosso

MI00, Jayne Rieder, Plainwell

MI01, Lisa Mabie, Escanaba

MI02, Haylee Fisher, Maple City

MI03, Sandy Martin, Evart

MI04, Samantha L Eyster, Owosso

MI05, Amanda Kincade, Shelbyville

MINNESOTA

State, Sue Ahlgren, Darwin

MN00, Tammy Rudningen, Pennock

MN01, Brooke Pierson, Silver Lake

MN02, Rachel Lueth, Arlington

MN04, Rhonda Amundson, Motley

MN05, Sabrina Haugen, Puposky

MN06, Hanna Rasmussen, Grand Rapids

MISSOURI

State, indy Stephens, u alo

MO00, Melinda Fulks, Bolviar

M , indy Stephens, u alo

MISSISSIPPI

State, Wendy Warren, Florence

MS00, Cindy Renfrow, Braxton

MS01, Dianne Holman, Ripley

MS02, Dianne Holman, Ripley

MS03, Wendy Warren, Florence

MS04, Gale Myers, Greenwood

MS05, Amy Davis, Silver Creek

MS06, Christian Mathers, Vancleave

MS07, Scott Thomas, Philadelphia

MS09, Chris Malone, Hattiesburg

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA

Province, Barb Thompson, Baywater

NB01, Barb Thompson, Baywater

NORTH CAROLINA

State, Justin Hill, Shannon

NC00, Patty Nunnery, Hope Mills

NC01, Kim Pope, Benson

NC02, Robin Jones, Sanford , randi ollifield, essemer ity

NC04, Natalie Sasser, Leland

NC06, Kim Joyce, Maydan

NC07, Crystal Hyman, Spring Hope

NC08, Matthew Bates, Marshall

NC09, Deborah Harris, Maiden

NORTH DAKOTA

State, Melanie J Hertz, Wing

ND00, Hannah Keller, Fargo

ND01, Alvina Ebensteiner, Devils Lake

ND02, Sheri Weight, Lamoure

ND03, Anne Klein, Solen

ND04, Shonda Gasmann, Max

ND05, Tasha Myers, Ambrose

NEBRASKA

State, Susan Swanson, Friend

NE00, Susan Swanson, Friend

NE01, Kim Heimann, Howells

NE05, Debi Vach, Peetz

NE06, Jeanne Mueller/ Dixie Engelke, Athol

NE09, Kris Harms, Union

NEW HAMPSHIRE

State, Jessica Harold, Deering

NH01, Jessica Harold, Deering

NEW JERSEY

State, Chuck Marriner, Cape May Court House

NJ01, Charles Scooter Marriner, Leesburg

NJ02, Alyssa Beres/Autumn Weiss, Saddle Brook

NEVADA

State, Sadie Schick, Lamoille

NV00, Sadie Schick, Lamoille

NV02, Sadie Schick, Lamoille

NEW YORK

State, Debbie Soule, Hamilton

NY00, Debbie Soule, Hamilton

NY01, Tanya Okerlund, Smethport

NY02, Laura Derrick, Hudson Falls

NY03, Kristi Corsetti, Manorville

NY04, Kyle Ames, Stuyvesant

NY05, Katie Maurer, Berne

NY06, Tom Lindsay, Port Crane

NY07, Tammy Van Etten, Hannibal

NY08, Carol Ann Rapp, East Berne

NY09, Moreen Roy, Westport

OHIO

State, Nick Bauerle, Martinsville

OH00, Kristine Nagy, Doylestown , Amy Snyder, Middlefield

OH03, Kelsie Bauerle, Martinsville

OH04, Lisa White, McArthur

OH05, Katie Martin, Lore City

OH06, Connie Vansickle, Adamsville

OH07, Karen Bernard, Collins

OKLAHOMA

State, Lindsey Emerson, Tecumseh

OK04, Lori Harrison, Frederick

OK05, Lindsey Emerson, Tecumseh

OK06, Paula Burkhart, McAlester

OK07, Brandi Miller, Mooreland

OK08, Kim Clark, Tishomingo

OK09, Lana Scammahorn, Apache

OREGON

State, Michelle Skender, Grants Pass

OR00, Michelle Skender, Grants Pass

PENNSYLVANIA

State, Jesse / Stacy Feaser, Shippensburg

PA00, Jean Hovan, Towanda

PA01, Kelly Montanti, Seward

PA03, Adele Stevens, Bloomsburg

PA04, Jesse / Stacy Feaser, Shippensburg

RHODE ISLAND

State, Sarah Dean, Wyoming

RI01, Sarah Dean/Brittany Ramond, Wyoming

SOUTH CAROLINA

State, Janelle Green, Pelzer

SC00, Brenda Garrison, Aiken

SC01, Leah Hunter, Greer

SC02, Sarah Vinson, Kershaw

SC03, Rebecca Sox, Wagener

SC04, Tommy Crosby, Smoaks

SOUTH DAKOTA

State, Lynn Miller, Andover

SD00, Lynn Miller, Andover

SD01, Branden Torres, Rapid City

SD02, Joni Laska, Lake Andes

SD04, Chelsey Sheridan, Groton

SD05, Roxana Bradford, Selby

SD06, Jamilyn Addison, Wanblee

SD07, Kassandra Foreman, Orient

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Two Is Better Than One Two Is Better Than One

By Morgan Anderson

Photo by Blanche Schaefer

No strangers to the winner’s circle, Blaise Bercegeay from Summit, Mississippi, and Brian Wheeler, originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, are a powerful couple who have been at the top of the barrel racing leaderboards for over a decade now.

“I remember at National Barrel Horse Association Youth World in 2007, I won the first and second go on SX Frenchmans Moca (Frenchmans Guy x SX Docs Digit x Doc Bruce) trained by Lainee Shearer, and then all the sudden, a girl named Blaise Bercegeay on Red Man Bay (Dinky’s Red Man x Miss Take A Chance x Boston Lad) came in and outran everyone in the finals to win the NBHA Youth World title that year. That’s how we met, and really, the rest was history,” said Brian, who has now been dating Blaise for five years.

Along with their individual success as youth barrel racers, Blaise and Brian have continued to have success into their 20s in all aspects of barrel racing, from breeding and raising winners to training and jockeying some of the best horses going down the road today.

Bonding over their love of fast, wellbred horses, Blaise and Brian have since molded their program to make careers out of breeding, raising, training, and jockeying horses by great studs out of even greater mares.

Most notably, Blaise is now jockeying two horses out of the Wheeler family’s blue-hen mare SX Dr Peacharita (Dr Nick Bar x SX Frenchmans Peach x Frenchmans Guy) that nearly single-handedly shaped Brian’s career as a winning futurity trainer and competitor — SBW Copy Cat by Blazin Jetolena, owned by Blaise, and SBW Heavenly Peach by Heavenly Firewater, owned by Brian’s mom Stephanie Wheeler.

A mare comparable to some of the greatest producing female lines in the barrel horse industry, such as Mulberry Canyon Moon, Mistys Dash Of Fame and Sissys Little Coin, SX Dr Peacharita has progeny earnings of over $230,000 with a limited foal crop to compete at the futurities and derbies.

“Our goal is to make SBW Heavenly Peach (“Bonnie”) our replacement for her dam, SX Dr Peacharita. Since Blaise had so much success on SBW Copy Cat his derby years, I am hoping she can follow suit with Bonnie to help increase her value as a broodmare and dam to her future foals,” Brian explained.

Brian’s mother, Stephanie Wheeler, played a key role in his successful partnership with SX Dr Peacharita. Longtime client Kim Matthews of Mission Ranch, LLC has also played a vital part in giving Brian the opportunity to train and compete on winning futurity horses over the years.

Brian is currently campaigning a trailerful of standout aged-event horses: derby horse Stoli My Firewater (Heavenly Firewater x Stoli My Guy x Traffic Guy), owned by Mission Ranch; futurity horse SBWfeelinthepressure (No Pressure On Me x Feelinthefirewater x JL Dash Ta Heaven), owned by Stephanie; futurity horse Streakin Moon Flash (First Moonflash x Guys Streakin Angel x Frenchman’s Guy), also owned by Mission Ranch; and two futurity horses that are full siblings by Heavenly Firewater and out of SX Dr Peacharita — 4-year-old mare Feelin Peachy, owned by Mission Ranch, and 4-year-old gelding SBW I Call The Shots, owned by Stephanie.

In the 2023 futurity year, which started November 15, 2022, Brian already

Whether it was divine intervention or fate that Brian Wheeler’s and Blaise Bercegeay’s paths crossed 16 years ago at the NBHA Youth World Championship Show, there is no denying that their partnership as elite trainer and elite jockey will continue to bring many win pictures shared together.

has EquiStat reported earnings in excess of $126,000, all on futurity-age horses. He says Blaise is the perfect hand to take over once the horses age out of futurities due to her bold prowess as an open horse jockey.

“Sometimes I get stuck in trainer mode and won’t leave the derby horses alone, so Blaise has been a good fit for them after their futurity year,” Brian explained.

On the other hand, Blaise says she wouldn’t be able to put the throttle down and go for the win if it weren’t for the solid training foundation Brian puts on the horses she rides.

“You see that a lot; someone trains a horse their futurity year and has a lot of success on it, but then someone else is able to get on that same horse as a derby horse and have just as much success, if not more,” Blaise added. “I really trust the horses Brian trains, so I can be confident enough to ask them for their life when I need to.”

While Blaise leaves the beginning stages of starting and training the futurity horses to Brian, you can find Blaise down at the barn every single day saddling colts for Brian and watching him ride.

“Blaise helps me a lot with the horses, not just physically, but she really helps me keep in check mentally in the day-today process of riding and training young horses,” Brian said. “She’s the first one to tell me to cut a colt some slack when needed and is so helpful to point out something small that will make such a big difference, like swapping my bit or even just a different approach in the way I am working a horse.”

Whether it was divine intervention or fate that Brian’s and Blaise’s paths crossed 16 years ago in Jackson, Mississippi, at the NBHA Youth World, there is no denying that due to their partnership as elite trainer and elite jockey, in addition to their belief in one another inside and outside of the arena, the pair’s recent success as a power couple in the barrel racing industry will not be the last of their win pictures shared together.

“Although we root for each other, we definitely are competitive between one another. We both like to win,” Blaise said. “I think the biggest piece of advice I can give couples wanting to train and have a program together is to be uplifting to one another. If Brian is ever frustrated with a colt, I really try to find something positive to point out about the horse to help encourage him to keep going and keep trying.”

Reprinted with permission from Barrel Horse News

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