The "Fast" Horse Resource May 2012

VOLUME 5

ISSUE 5

MAY 2012

t s a F Horse Resource Where Race Horse Speeds... Meet Barrel Horse Needs.

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2012 Youth Day at the Races with the

Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana

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QHRAI is offering youth from ages 14-18 an opportunity of a lifetime.

Spend an entire day with Directors of the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana and horsemen who have the desire to share their passion of Quarter Horse Racing with the future owners, trainers, jockeys and breeders of the Quarter Horse Racing Industry in Indiana. Work side by side with leading trainers in the industry and experience the thrill of the gates opening and watching a horse you just groomed cross the finish line first.

Fast forward a few years and imagine if that horse were actually yours!! It doesn’t have to be an impossible dream. Put your plan into action NOW. Complete the following application and return it by May 15th to be considered for the unique opportunity being offered by the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana.

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June 16th at Indiana Downs.

Quarter Horse Youth Day at the Races Indiana Downs Race Track Simple, complete the application below and return it to Chris Duke at the address on the application by May 15th.

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YOUTH APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME: ______________________________________________ AGE: ___________BIRTHDATE: _________________________ PHONE: (____)________________ (____)__________________

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Applications must be postmarked by May 15th, 2011.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

W

ell, it’s finally here. Show season is now in full swing! If you haven’t made it to a horse event by now, consider yourself behind. (I hope I can say that by the middle of May I have been to a barrel race!) I can at least say that I have been on a horse at a horse event. I was honored to be asked to shoot with the Cowboy Mounted Shooters of the CMSA during their Saturday demonstration at the Hoosier Horse Fair. Thanks to Bryan and Kathy McDonald (and a couple other CMSA members) for supplying the horse and gear! What a great time! I was so afraid I’d make a fool of myself in front of everyone, but it turns out that my barrel racing experience made the horse riding part come as second nature. It was the quick action with the gun where I was lacking! I did get to try a couple times a while back with Bobby and Barb Ruwe of Ohio, so it wasn’t completely foreign. Overall, I think I did alright and have a feeling I’ll be riding and shooting again in the future! If you have not tried Cowboy Mounted Shooting, you just have to try it at least once. That’s all it takes to get hooked!

The Hoosier Horse Fair brought excitement for us, we spent our time at the QHRAI booth helping with the race action and quarter horse demonstrations where we could. It’s always great to get to visit with friends we haven’t seen through the winter months too. Hopefully if you were there you picked up a free copy of our April Event Issue.

As far as things around here at the farm - it’s been busy. Breeding and foaling season make it hard for meeting deadlines and I’ve spent a lot of sleepless nights with mares who show signs of foaling. I’m going to have to set up a temporary office in the barn so I can type while I’m on baby watch. I’m sure Bella’s friend - the neighbor dog, Duke - would keep me company!

Hopefully you are all enjoying your spring doing something, somewhere with a horse....whether it be waiting on a foal to arrive, riding though the woods, at a barrel race or spending an early morning at the track....remember to take in a deep breath once in a while and enjoy yourself.

Until next month.........like I said before, take a deep breath and don’t forget to count your blessings on horseback!

God Bless and Ride Safe, Christa Conway

A Little “Barrel Talk” Here’s a portion of a Hot topic on Barrel Horse World’s Barrel Talk.....Enjoy!

Tips for bridleing colts Julia&Jade Posted 2012-04-24 10:44 AM Regular Posts: 72 I have put the first 3 rides on my colt this spring and he is doing great with everything except bridleing. I did things last fall like making him put his head down and bridled him with out much difficulty last fall. This spring however he’s figured out that he can just put his head up in the air and get away from it. I always make him take it eventually. I’d just really rather not fight about it.

Does anyone have any suggestions about different tricks to get their colts easy to bridle? dashnlotti Expert Posts: 1427 Location: Louisiana Teach him to drop his head when you apply pressure at the poll. With either your fingers, or a rope halter if he’s too tall. As soon as he gives a tiny bit, release the pressure, then repeat. I had a mare that would pick her head up and refuse the bit, and after a couple days of this, I could just touch her poll, and she would drop it down to about waist level.

KylaKris Extreme Veteran Posts: 436 Put him in a round pen and when he fights you or puts his head in the air, make him work. When they get out of breath they tend to figure out it is easier to just do what you are asking.

Blaundee Keep those crap slapping tails away!

Posts: 8295 Location: Around here somewhere...

I teach them to take the bit with a treat- let them sniff the treat, then as soon as the bit goes into their mouth so does the treat- they quickly learn to take the bit easily, and it builds a habit. Then I phase out the treat, and only give treats once in a while. All of the horses I’ve trained are a pleasure to bridle, they keep their heads nice and low and open up right away for a bit, even when they haven’t had a

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treat while bridling in years.

ETA- some of my horses will even bridle themselves if I just hold the bridle up for them :) suzee2qtee Extreme Veteran Posts: 595 RE: Blaundee - This is kind of what I do... Make it nice right from the start... cowgalsissy Too Skinny Posts: 6212 Location: LA Lower Alabama Stand at the shoulder and ask them to flex to you. This is how I halter and bit any young horse until they get solid.

Julia&Jade I was kind of thinking putting some molasses or something on the bit? Do you think that would work? He was really good with it last fall by doing the pressure on the poll thing. but now he wont respond to that if im holding the bit. He does if the bit isn’t near his mouth though.

Fairweather Twin Sister to Queen Boobie Posts: 8663 Location: East Tennessee If he was doing it before without problems and now he’s evading getting bridled, then something has caused him to change and caused him to dread putting the bit in his mouth.

Have you checked his teeth?

Ruling out teeth issues, I’d look at how you’re putting the bit in his mouth. I always open their mouths first with my fingers and make sure their teeth are open before I attempt to put the bit in so that I’m not banging the bit against their teeth --think of it as bumping a spoon against your teeth.

Doesn’t feel good!. Then I’m real gentle with slipping the bit in and the bridle up over their head. jco1982 Member Posts: 15 Location: Missouri RE: Fairweather - Good point. If teeth have been ruled out maybe get a rubber bit?? This is what I started my guy in and he has never been a bother to bridle.

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Cyber World Challenged Posts: 1802 Location: My yellow submarine! (near the strawberry fields) RE: Fairweather - What she said suzee2qtee Extreme Veteran Posts: 595 RE: Fairweather - Yep check for wolf teeth.... i didn’t think of that... lonestarace Expert Posts: 2979 Location: Kansas Get a plastic squirt bottle like you use for ketchup and mustard and fill it with molasses.

Dribble a little on your finger, and wipe it on the inner edge of your colt’s lip, on the side of his mouth. Let him taste it, (watch his ears go up!) and then immediately hold the tip of the bottle near his nose and just squeeze it a little so he smells it. Then dribble some on the bit, right in the center. Let him smell it, and gently touch the front of his lips with it....once he gets the molasses and bit in his mouth, I can about guarantee you’ll never have any more issues.

I do this for about a month. Then, I get to where he doesn’t get it on his bit, but will get a little dribble squirted into the corner of his mouth after we’ve ridden, cooled out, and are ready to go back to the pasture.

This is one of two times that I ‘treat’ my horses.....a treat to catch them....they always come to me for it...I quit chasing horses years ago....and a squirt at the end...that’s it.

My dad taught me the molasses trick when I was 9 years old, and had my first ‘big’ horse. He was a 16.2 hand appy gelding...the best babysitter in the world, but he would stand there and just lift his nose up...just out of my reach. Daddy showed me how to use the molasses, and the bugger would drop his head and open his mouth.

I’ve never had it not work!

Of course, like everyone else said above, be aware of whether you bang his teeth with the bit once you get it in his mouth, or if you pull his ears too much, etc...if you’re being gentle but firm, I’ll bet the molasses does the trick.

This is also handy when using paste wormers....dribble a bit on the tip, let em smell it, and they’ll be cool about it.

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QHRAI - Quarter Horse Day and Youth Day 2-3 Letter From Editor 4 A Little Barrel Talk 4 Horseshoe Hunt 5 Table of Contents & The Staff 5 From the Cover - Running M Performance Horses 6 Calendar of Events 9-11 NPBA News 10 My Daddy Always Said 11 Barrel Horse World Calendar of Events 12-13 News 14-17 QHRAI Section 18-21 IBRA News Including Lewisburg Futurity Story 22-27 Barks N Bits w/Bella 28 Looking - A Soul’s Journey 29 Angular Limb Deformities in Foals......w/Steve Fisch 30-31 Horses And Heels 32-33 CMSA News 34-35 Teen Corral with Clint Van 38-39 Indiana High School Rodeo Association 40-41 IJRA News 42-43 Christian Cowboy Collection 44-45 Bro Brad Curtis - On the Trail 45 Stallion Directory 47 Business Card Directory 48-49 Subscription Form 49 Classifieds 50-51 ITOBA News (Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Assn) 53-55 Li’l Cowpokes Corral 56 Mystery of the Month 59

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FROM THE COVER

I was born in mineral wells TX. As a baby was branded by my grandfather, from that point on my entire family, young and old called me Tex. Once a Texan you are hooked for life.

The Running M is currently located in South East Texas as well as Indiana, where we run over one hundred head of Black Angus and 25 horses, most are performance bred mares.

I used to ride bucking bulls and horses with my friends on the weekends. I did not know how to ride a horse that wasn’t bucking, had no idea that horses were intelligent and could be a friend as well. I found this out when I got my first horse, Copper. From that moment on I was hooked and wanted to learn all that I could. I started watching the natural horsemen and they inspired me. When a friend offered to sell me two seven year old stallions, I jumped at the chance.

I named them Tucker and Cimarron. Cimarron was a bona fide killer.

He tried to stomp me more than once. With a little time, patience and natural training, he is now my best friend and most trusted mount.

And so my love of horses and training grew.

Our program starts with two stallions, Streakin Shawnee Yuma (Yuma) and JD Streakin Drifter (Big Hoss.) Both stallions have a great disposition and are easy to handle. We ride them in all sorts of situations from riding with mares to cattle and more. Our most recent adventure was at the Joe Beaver Superstar Shootout. Both stallions did flag work with over 420 around them.

We have gone all over the US to find our mares, from Texas, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska and even into Canada. We look for sound minds, cow sense, speed, athletic ability and conformation.

I hope through my horse program that I can share my love of horses with friends, family and anyone else who shares my passion.

Contact Us for more information on our stallions.

Dave Markley

Running M Performance Horses

Owner: Dave Markley 765-730-8267 Trainer: Mike Arnold runningmhorses@hotmail.com Stallions standing at Joe Beaver’s, Huntsville, TX

www.runningmhorses.com

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Calendar of Events

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May 2012 5/5 -

Cassopolis, MI Horse A Thon (Fundraiser - Trail Ride / Auction / Barrel Race to benefit Special Olympics) http://www. mckinleysharmonyacres.com/ annualhorseathon.html

5/5 [April Issue] Circle X Winchester, IN 10am Halter-Pleasure-Driving-Contesting

5/5 [April Issue] M&W 2012 Jackpot

Shows Danville, IL NBHA Added money For info Susie Piatt 217-3049565 Tyler Young 217-898-5356

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[April Issue] NBHA GBRA IBRA Marion, IN Grant County Fairgrounds Jenny Schamber 765517-1608 (State Rep - Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 )

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[April Issue] M&W Fun Show Danville, IL 10am For info Susie Piatt 217-304-9565 Tyler Young 217-8985356

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JCSP Cleburne Outdoor Arena Contact: Melanie Ritter, Director 817 343 2698 email: NBHATexas19@aol.com All races are NBHA sanctioned unless specified with ** Mini-Church Service at our Sunday races Books open at 10am.

Exhibitions at 11am and Race at 2pm.

-more info at www.NBHATexas19.com

5/11-5/13 [April Issue] 2nd Annual

IBRA Match Race & Preferred Show C Bar C Expo Center Cloverdale, IN $30,000 added money and prizes 5/11-5/13 Bartonia, IN Three Bar J Arena Marcia Johnson 937-4592592 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. (State Rep - Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 )

5/12

[April Issue] Kouts, IN Navaho Saddle Club F.V. Gallagher 219-9808455 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. $225 added.

5/12 [April Issue] MCEC Anderson, IN 10am Halter-Pleasure- No earlier than 2pm Contesting 5/12 Taylorsville, Ky Red Barn Arena Tammi Kennedy 502-477-1700 Open, Youth and Masters Approved.

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Barrel Racing & Fun Horse Events, Spring River Ranch in Burr Oak, MI. expos 10:00. show starts at 12:30.

Contact Natalie Overholt (269)221-2240

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or Shelli Overholt (574)848-8521 for more information Website http://www. springriverranch.com/events.html

5/18-5/20 BB Productions Barrel Bash

Mason City, IA N Iowa Fairgrounds Tba

5/18-5/20

Union City, IN Union City Park Kelly Bricker 260-7031100 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved.

5/19

Bloomington IN Monroe County Saddle Club Elwren Road IBRA High Point Saddle Series 2012 Added money

5/19 [April Issue] MCEC Anderson, IN 10am Halter-Pleasure- No earlier than 2pm Contesting

5/19

Decatur Trail Riders Decatur, IL Pleasure & Speed Show NBHA/ Illinois Barrel Racing Assoc./PAC added money Youth High Point Exhibition 3pm show starts 5pm info www.decaturtrailriders.com

5/19 [April Issue]ASR Speed Show Crazy Horse Arena $1000 Added money

Kosciusko County Warsaw IN Open Contesting $2200 added money Info: Randy Shepherd 574-551-4817 Charity Trump 574-551-6113

5/28 [April Issue] 3 Rivers Memorial Day Allen County Fairgrounds Ft. Wayne, IN Open Horse Show $1175 added money 8am

June 2012

6/2 [April Issue] Circle X Winchester, IN 10am Halter-Pleasure-DrivingContesting 6/2 [April Issue] M&W 2012 Jackpot Shows Danville, IL NBHA Added money For info Susie Piatt 217-3049565 Tyler Young 217-898-5356

6/2-6/3 Marion, IN Grant County Fairgrounds Jenny Schamber 765517-1608 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. (State Rep - Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 ) 6/3

[April Issue] M&W Fun Show Danville, IL 10am For info Susie Piatt

217-304-9565 Tyler Young 217-8985356

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Rendon Indoor Arena Contact: Melanie Ritter, Director 817 343 2698 email: NBHATexas19@aol. com All races are NBHA sanctioned unless specified with ** Mini-Church Service at our Sunday races Books open at 10am. Exhibitions at 11am and Race at 2pm.-more info at www.

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6/8-6/10 Hartford City, IN Blackford County 4-H Horse Arena Jenny Creech 260-726-5939 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved.

6/9

[April Issue] Kouts, IN Navaho Saddle Club F.V. Gallagher 219-9808455 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. $225 added.

6/9

[April Issue] MCEC Anderson, IN NBHA Approved

6/9-6/10 Lebanon, IN High School Rodeo Visit www.IHSRAonline.org

NBHA

5/19

Versailles, KY Hodge Arena Gene Hodge 859-8737977 Open, Youth and Masters approved.

5/25

IBRA Super show Taylorsville, Ky Red Barn Arena Tammi Kennedy

Sun Frost X May Easy Jet by Easy Max An Own son of SUN FROST!!

5/25-5/26 [April Issue] Steuben County Fairgrounds Angola IN $1725 added money Friday Warm-up Barrels 6pm Saturday Warm-up Barrels 9am 5/25-5/27 Hartford City, IN - Blackford County 4-H Horse Arena, Kelly Bricker 260-7031100 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved.

5/25-5/27 BB Productions Barrel Bash Carthage, MO Lucky J Arena $5500 Open 5/26

IBRA KY Super Show Taylorsville, Ky Red Barn Arena Tammi Kennedy 502477-1700 Open, Youth and Masters Approved.

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SIRE: Sun Frost - Sun Frost has established a progeny record of over $2,000,000 in earnings with outstanding perfomance horses that includes ‘Bozo’, 1994 and 1996 WPRA World Champion and many others in roping, barrel racing, working cow horse and cutting.

DAM: May Easy Jet - AQHA ROM & Superior Barrel Racing mare. $50K in Barrel Racing Earnings.

Owner: Doug Henderson Manager: Tim Godsby

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NPBA News National Pole Bending Association News Contact: NPBA c/o Elaine Barrett 6998 S. Co. Rd. 300 E. Winslow, IN 47598 (812) 789-5424 email: Jethanbarrett@aol.com

NPBA REGIONAL DIRECTORS:

Region 1 New York & New Jersey Contact: Carolyn Richens (270) 487-5833 Region 2 Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Maryland Contact: Kristine Nagy (330) 472 7410 Region 3 Indiana & Michigan Contact: Tammy & Stan Roberts (812) 359-4595 Region 4 Illinois Contact: Brandice Penner (812)270-0659 Region 5 Kentucky Contact: Judy Brown (270) 422-3996 Region 6 Tennessee & Missouri Contact: Josh Morton (731) 431-7496 Region 7 Arkansas, Mississippi & Louisiana Contact: Doug Smith (870) 346-5906 Region 8 Georgia & Alabama Contact: Jerry Barrett (812) 789-5424 Region 9 Florida Contact: Jerry Barrett (812) 789-5424 Region 10 Minnesota, Wisconsin, North & South Dakota Contact: Jerry Barrett (812) 789-5424 Region 11 Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado & Wyoming Contact: Donna Rankin (402) 419-0910 Region 12 Washington, Oregon, Montana & Idaho Contact: Doug Brown (805) 238-9818 Region 13 California, Nevada, Arizona & Utah Contact: Kate Ristow (805) 238-9948 Region 14 Texas, Oklahoma & New Mexico Contact: Doug Brown (805) 238-9818 Region 15 Massachsetts & Delaware Contact: Doug Leasor (413) 668-8961

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NPBA IS MOVING the 2012 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW!!

The National Pole Bending Association is moving their National Championship Show to Liberty, Kentucky and will be held at the Central Ky Ag / Expo Center.

The show will be June 29, 30 and July 1.

There will be two new classes added this year, they will be the Amateur Stake Race and Youth Stake Race.

For more information on qualifying and details on the show visit our website at www.polebending.org. or contact Elaine at jethanbarrett@aol.com or 812/789-5424.

To find out more about how to have your show NPBA approved, contact your Regional Director listed below or visit the NPBA website: www.polebending.org Adult membership: $40/year Youth Membership: $25/year

(18 and younger as of Jan. 1) *****NPBA Membership Dues run from Jan 1 - Dec 31 of current year.

Visit the website for a printable Membership Application

Dash Ta Fame X Missy Yupon by Behold A Beduino FULL BROTHER to BF Shenanigan!!!

- winner over $134K in earnings

SIRE: Dash Ta Fame SI 113 AAAT, ROM, $290,812 The ALL TIME LEADING SIRE of Barrel Horses DAM: Missy Yupon SI 97 1992 Gray Mare Dam of: BF Shenanigan, earnings of $134,026.20+ BF Lollypop si 107 - $87,288 BF Silver Charm - ROM Racing Dam of JL Takin On Fame YTD earnings of $9724.02

Owner: Doug Henderson Manager: Tim Godsby

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As a benefit to our reader’s.....All advertised events are included FREE of charge!

Email us at: thehorseresource@msn.com & REMEMBER- CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL! for more info

6/15-6/16 IHSRA State Finals Rodeo - Location TBA High School Rodeo Visit www.IHSRAonline. org for more info 6/15-6/17 BB Productions Barrel Bash Memphis, TN Agricenter $5500 Open $6000 Brif Bonus 6/15-6/17

Portland, IN Jay County Fairgrounds Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. Starts at 11:00am.

Over $1000 added money 80% payback more info: Alina Malone 219-869-0290

6/24

[April Issue] Steuben County Fairgrounds Pleasure Show Angola IN $800 added money Info: Jennifer Luker 260-316-0246

6/24 Decatur Trail Riders Decatur, IL Open Speed

Show NBHA/Illinois Barrel Racing Assoc/PAC added money Youth High Point Exhibition 9am Show Starts 11am Info: www.decaturtrailriders. com

Valparaiso, IN Midwestern Saddle & Bridle Assn Melissa Boatright 219-916-5969 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. $250 added.

Starts at 3:00pm.

6/29-7/1 Bloomington IN Monroe County Saddle Club Elwren Road IBRA Super Show High Point Saddle Series 2012 Added money Rain dates 7/20-7/22

6/16 Bloomington IN Monroe County Saddle Club Elwren Road IBRA High Point Saddle Series 2012 Added money

6/29-7-1 Union City, IN Union City Park Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved.

6/16

July 2012

6/16

[April Issue] Kosciusko County Warsaw IN Open Pleasure & Halter 9am Guaranteed added money on all open classes info: Randy Shepherd 574-551-4817 Charity Trump 574-551-6113

6/17

[April Issue] Kouts, IN Navaho Saddle Club F.V. Gallagher 219-980-8455 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. $225 added.

7/6

[April Issue] M&W 2012 Jackpot Shows Danville, IL NBHA Added money TBA For info Susie Piatt 217-304-9565 Tyler Young 217-8985356

7/7[April Issue] MCEC Anderson, IN 10am HalterPleasure- No earlier than 2pm Contesting

6/22-6/24

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BB Productions Barrel Bash Cedar Rapids, IA Kirkwood Equestrian Ctr $5500 Open $10,000 Future Fortunes Bartonia, IN Three Bar J Arena Marcia Johnson 937-459-2592 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. (State Rep - Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 )

6/23

[April Issue] MCEC Anderson, IN 10am Halter-Pleasure- No earlier than 2pm Contesting

6/23 Decatur Trail Riders Decatur, IL Pleasure &

Speed Show NBHA/Illinois Barrel Racing Assoc./ PAC added money Youth High Point Exhibition 3pm show starts 5pm info www.decaturtrailriders. com

6/23-6/24 [April Issue] Jasper County Rensselaer IN 9am [CST] Illinois Barrel Racing Assoc./IBRA

Issue] Circle X Winchester, IN 10am Halter-Pleasure-Driving-Contesting [April Issue] M&W 2012 Jackpot Shows Danville, IL NBHA Added money For info Susie Piatt 217-304-9565 Tyler Young 217-898-5356

Championships Hoosier Horse Park Edinburgh, IN Estimated Open-5D added $15,000 Estimated Youth-4D added $3000 Estimated Senior-4D added $2000. Saddles, Buckles, other prizes more info: www.mcdiamond.com

7/13-7/15 Union City, IN Union City Park Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved.

7/13-7/15 BB Productions Barrel Bash Rapid City, SD Central States Fairgrounds $5500 Open $6000 Brif Bonus 7/14[April

Issue] MCEC Anderson, IN 10am Halter-Pleasure- No earlier than 2pm Contesting

7/14

[April Issue] Jasper County Rensselaer IN 9am [CST] Illinois Barrel Racing Assoc./IBRA Over $1000 added money 80% payback more info: Alina Malone 219-869-0290

7/15

[April Issue] Jasper County Rensselaer IN 9am Open Pleasure Show Over $1000 added money 80% payback

7/15-7/21 Rock Springs, WY National High School Rodeo Finals 7/20-7/22 Hartford City, IN Blackford County 4-H Horse Arena Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved.

7/21

Valparaiso, IN Midwestern Saddle & Bridle Assn Melissa Boatright 219-916-5969 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. $250 added.

Starts at 3:00pm.

7/8[April

Issue] M&W Fun Show Danville, IL 10am For info Susie Piatt 217-304-9565 Tyler Young 217-898-5356

7/21

7/6-7/8 Hartford City, IN Blackford County 4-H Horse Arena Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved.

7/27-7/28 BB Productions Barrel Bash Minot, ND ND State Fair $4,000 Open

7/8[April

Issue] Circle X Winchester, IN 10am Halter-Pleasure-Driving-Contesting

7/11-7/15 [April Issue] 2012 NBHA Indiana State

Kouts, IN Navaho Saddle Club F.V. Gallagher 219-980-8455 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. $225 added.

7/27-7/29 Bluffton, IN Wells Co. 4-H Fairgrounds Lisa Toliver 708-224-7030 IBRA Open, Youth, & Masters approved. (State Rep - Kelly Bricker 260703-1100 )

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www.BarrelHorseWorld.com ALBERTA, CANADA

5/28 Tammy Fischer Barrel Clinic Alberta High River, Olds, AB

ALABAMA

5/5 Pike Ag Academy Benefit 4D Barrel Race Fundraiser Goshen, AL 5/26 SWSA Monthly Barrel Race Summerdale, AL

ARKANSAS

5/1 Spring Buckle Series Natural Dam, AR 5/1 Lightning C Ranch Saddle Series Vilonia, AR 5/4 ABRA Horse Show Arkadelphia, AR 5/5 Spring In / Fall Out 4D Barrel Series $500 Added Money Jonesboro, AR 5/5 Isuba Valley 4D Barrel Race Siloam Springs, AR CANCELLED WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED!!

5/5 BRC Jackpot Atkins, AR 5/5 ABRA Horse Show Arkadelphia, AR 5/6 A-OK Barrel Race, $100 Added at Hero’s Arena Natural Dam, AR 5/6 Nbha Ar -06 Jonesboro, AR 5/6 $3000 Added 4D Barrel Race & Open Pole Bending Jackpot! Searcy, AR 5/7 2012 Waldron Saddle & Buckle Series Waldron, AR 5/8 Lightning C Ranch Saddle Series Vilonia, AR 5/8 Spring Buckle Series Natural Dam, AR 5/9 Wednesday Barrel Practice Paragould, AR 5/11-5/13 Lucky Dog Productions Fort Smith, AR 5/11 ABRA Horse Show Arkadelphia, AR 5/12-5/13 Lynn McKenzie Barrel Clinic Searcy, AR 5/15 Lightning C Ranch Saddle Series Vilonia, AR 5/15 Spring Buckle Series Natural Dam, AR 5/18 ABRA Horse Show Arkadelphia, AR 5/19 $250 added 4D barrel race and pole bend Birdell, AR 5/19 Isuba Valley 4D Barrel Race Siloam Springs, AR CANCELLED WILL NOT BE RESCHUDULED!!

5/20 NBHA -Ar 06 Jonesboro, AR 5/21 NBHA AR 07 Barrel Race Siloam Springs, AR 5/21 2012 Waldron Saddle & Buckle Series Waldron, AR 5/22 Lightning C Ranch Saddle Series Vilonia, AR 5/22 Spring Buckle Series Natural Dam, AR 5/23 Wednesday Barrel Practice Paragould, AR 5/25 ABRA Horse Show Arkadelphia, AR 5/26 NBHA AR 07 Rock Bottom Barrel Race Green Forest, AR 5/28 Nbha Ar -06 Jonesboro, AR 5/28 ABRA Memorial Day Jackpot Benton, AR 5/29 Lightning C Ranch Saddle Series Vilonia, AR 5/31 ABRA Horse Show Arkadelphia, AR

CALIFORNIA

5/4-5/6 Neil & Barbara Merrill Barrel

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Racing & Horsemanship Clinic Pioneertown, CA 5/12 NBHA CA 10 Buckle Series Simi Valley, CA 5/13 NBHA CA 18 Hesperia, CA

COLORADO

5/5-5/6 15th Annual Cowgirl Tuff Rocky Mountain Super Race Colorado Springs, CO

CONNECTICUT

5/20 Gymkhana- pleasure, CT

FLORIDA

5/5 $10,000 Added Open Quad Match Barrel Race Gretna, FL 5/5 * Rainbow ** Jackpot 500 Jacksonville, FL 5/5-5/6 $10,000 Added Open Quad Match Barrel Race Gretna, FL 5/12 Taylor County Horseman’s Association. Perry, FL 5/18-5/20 PacWest May Madness: 6,500 added Jacksonville, FL 5/19 Monthly Speedshow Arcadia, FL 5/25 Monthly 4D Jackpot Arcadia, FL

GEORGIA

5/4 Franklin Running Show Franklin, GA 5/5 2nd Annual Jim Collins Memorial Barrel Race Camilla, GA 5/5 OFSC Speed Event Series Thomson, GA 5/5 Richey Arena Claxton, GA 5/5 Apison Saddle Club Ringgold, GA 5/6 BCSC Buckle Series w/Cox Cartersville, GA 5/11 Piney Woods Saddle Club Jackpot Valdosta, GA 5/11 Friday Night Lights! Jackson, GA 5/13 Winter Buckle Series Barrel Race/ Pole Bending- Covered Arena Chatsworth, GA 5/19 Ga 6 Richey Arena Claxton, GA 5/19 NBHA Dist. 3 Show Jackson, GA 5/20 Buckle Series Barrels and Poles Williamson, GA 5/20 Cox Arena Buckle/Added Money Finals Barrel Pole Series Silver Creek, GA 5/25 Piney Woods Saddle Club Jackpot Valdosta, GA 5/25 $250 Added Western Saddle Club Buckle/Added Money Series Rome, GA 5/26 JustAmere Barrels/Poles/Goats Buckle Series Hahira, GA 5/26-5/27 Lynn Mckenzie Barrel Racing clinic Hawkinsville, GA 5/26 Geprgia Sports Arena Buckle Series Swainsboro, GA 5/26 Dash for the Cash Pavo,, GA 5/27 Winter Buckle Series Barrel Race/ Pole Bending- Covered Arena Chatsworth, GA

IOWA

5/4-5/6 Big J Barrel Blast Waterloo, IA IDAHO 5/18-5/20 Molly Powell Barrel Racing Clinic! Hayden, ID

ILLINOIS

5/5 Grand Opening Barrel Race - Runnin 3 Ranch Rockford, IL

5/5-5/6 NBHA/IBRA BARREL RACE Mount Vernon, IL 5/19 KWI Gaming Show Kankakee, IL

INDIANA

5/5 IBRA IN~Yankeetown Arena Henryville, IN

KANSAS

5/1 MT Barrelracing and Pole Bending Great Bend, KS 5/1 NSC Summer Buckle Series Newton, KS 5/3 Jackpot Series Haysville, KS 5/5 Chassidy Breese Memorial Barrel Race - Lots of Prizes-Added Money Logan, KS 5/6 NBHA KS03 & KS01 PAOLA Paola, KS 5/8 KMOBRA Barrel Race Series Baxter Springs, KS 5/9 Scott City Barrel Races - Wednesday Night Scott City, KS 5/10 Jackpot Series Haysville, KS 5/12 OPEN 3-D JACKPOT KBRA Williamstown, KS 5/15 NSC Summer Buckle Series Newton, KS 5/17 Jackpot Series Haysville, KS 5/24 Jackpot Series Haysville, KS 5/28 Open 3-D Jackpot KBRA Topeka, KS 5/29 Circleville, KS Run for the Bonus Race Qualifying Award Series Circleville, KS 5/29 NSC Summer Buckle Series Newton, KS 5/31 Jackpot Series Haysville, KS

LOUISIANA

5/1 Southside Riding Club Exhibitions Night Keithville, LA 5/4 Minden Riding Club Team Sorting Minden, LA 5/4 Southside Riding Club Open 4D Keithville, LA 5/4 $1,000 Added 4-D Barrel Run BBR Sanctioned & NBHA Sanctioned Farmerville, LA 5/5 LRC 2012 Season Kentwood, LA 5/5 NBHA LA03 Plaquemine, LA 5/5 DRR Tack Series Barrels-Poles-QuadsFun Event Farmerville, LA 5/9 SugarFest Timed Event 4D Open Barrel Race and Pole Bending, Ken Bacque arena Scott, LA 5/11 Minden Riding Club Playday Minden, LA 5/11 CC’s Jackpot Crowley, LA 5/12 NBHA LA03 New Iberia, LA 5/12 LHSRA Reunion Scott, LA 5/12 River Cities Barrel Racers , LA 5/18 CC’s Jackpot Crowley, LA 5/19 Choctaw Riding Club - 5-D Barrel Run- $500.00 added Chatham, LA 5/19 Race For The Rescue Kentwood, LA 5/19 Great Southern Youth Rodeo Bogalusa, LA 5/25 Minden Riding Club Playday Minden, LA 5/26 River Cities Barrel Racers , LA

MINNESOTA

5/18-5/20 Team Josey 2 1/2 Day Barrel Clinic Grand Rapids, MN

MISSOURI

5/3 Peter Campbell Horsemanship Clinic Archie, MO 5/3 Freedom arena saddle series Aurora, MO 5/4-5/6 Peter Campbell Horsemanship Clinic Archie, MO 5/4 Summer Series Barrel Race/Rock’n RV Arena Mountain View, MO 5/4 MHSR Barrel Jackpot Ashland, MO 5/5 $$$$$$200 added to Open Barrels MO 07 sanctioned BBR Clarks Arena Versailles BARRELS & POLES Versailles, MO 5/5 Mansfield Gymkhana Saddle Series Mansfield, MO, MO 5/5 $200 Added 4D Barrel Jackpot Series #1 Pleasant Hill, MO 5/6 4D Barrel Race Adrian, MO 5/12-5/13 $1500 Added Battle Of The Barrels Crawford’s Arena Centerview, MO 5/15 Finley River Spring Series- BBR approved Ozark, MO 5/17 Freedom arena saddle series Aurora, MO 5/18 $200 Added 4D Barrel Jackpot Series #1 Pleasant Hill, MO 5/19 4D Barrel Race Adrian, MO 5/19 Horse Challenge 2012 Jackson, MO 5/19 $500 ADDED Vernon County Cancer Relief Benefit Barrel Race Nevada, MO 5/19 NBHA MO-06 Barrel Race Cameron, MO 5/19 $$$200 added to Open Barrels MO 07 sanctioned & BBR SANCTIONEDrace BARRELS & POLES Eldon, MO 5/20 MO-01 District Point & Tour Show - $250 ADDED BBR Approved Cleveland, MO 5/20 Horse Challenge 2012 Jackson, MO 5/22 KMOBRA Barrel Race Series Carthage, MO 5/26 Gymkhana Saddle Series Stoutland, MO 5/29 Finley River Spring Series- BBR Approved Ozark, MO 5/31 Freedom arena saddle series Aurora, MO

MISSISSIPPI

5/4 4-Oaks Saddle & Buckle Series Poplarville, MS 5/6 4D Barrel Race Gallman, MS 5/6 Baby Sawyer Dedeaux Benefit $1000 Added 4D Wiggins, MS 5/19 Jeff Davis County Riding Club Prentiss, MS 5/19 MS09 District Show Poplarville, MS 5/20 Twisted 10 Buckle Series Forest, MS 5/25 Memorial Day Barrel Race $1200 Added Money Holly Springs, MS 5/26 Memorial Day Barrel Race $1200 Added Money Holly Springs, MS

MONTANA

5/19-5/20 Horsemanship Fundamentals Livingston, MT

NORTH CAROLINA

5/5 EZ Run Pro Barrel Race Lillington, NC 5/11-5/13 Jane Melby Barrel Clinic Currituck County, NC

NEBRASKA

5/5-5/6 CLINIC-Jeanne Mueller Barrel Racing & Pole Bending Clinic Bloomfield, NE 5/12 $100 Added Open 4D Barrel Race Loup City,, NE 5/13 Chadron NE Barrel races Chadron, NE 5/30 Going Faster Productions Barrel Races Gothenburg, NE

NEW JERSEY

5/1 Barrel Racing Practic Allentown, NJ 5/15 Barrel Racing Practic Allentown, NJ 5/20 Legacy Ranch Presents IBRA / NJ Howell, NJ

NEW MEXICO

5/25-5/26 Mudflap Productions Memorial Weekend Race Portales, NM

NEVADA

5/26 Electro-Acuscope/Myopulse Class Las Vegas, NV

NEW YORK

5/2 Wednesday Night Jackpot Series Phelps, NY 5/9 Wednesday Night Jackpot Series Phelps, NY 5/16 Wednesday Night Jackpot Series (0 hits) Phelps, NY 5/23 Wednesday Night Jackpot Series Phelps, NY 5/30 Wednesday Night Jackpot Series Phelps, NY

OHIO

5/11 Friday Night Lights Open Contest Horse Show Saddle And Buckle Series Cortland, OH 5/12-5/13 2Day $700 ADDED each Day! NBHA OH 02,00 , Penn OH, IBRA OH Sanctioned Show Negley, OH 5/25-5/27 Memorial Day Classic Jackson, OH

OKLAHOMA

5/1 Equipride 5-D Buckle Series BBR Approved Series Wynnewood, OK 5/1 BBR 5-D $1,100 Total Added NormanRUC 7-WK Buckle Series Norman, OK 5/1 D&D Productions Tack Series Skiatook, OK 5/1 C&G Production /Newcastle Arena Newcastle, OK 5/1 5D Jackpot 6 Wk Buckle Series Gracemont, OK 5/1/2012 Barrel and Pole Practice Antlers, OK 5/2 Lightning C Arena Wed. Barrel Jackpot McAlester, OK 5/2 Exhibition Barrels Purcell, OK 5/2 Tri-K Tuttle Wednesday Night Jackpots Tuttle, OK 5/2 CRRC Wednesday Nights Buckle Series Copan, OK 5/3 Lazy J Arena Barrel Exhibitions & Jackpot $150 Added!! Stillwater, OK

5/3 Barrel Racing Practice Piedmont, OK 5/3 Poteau Roundup Club Barrel Jackpot Poteau, OK 5/3 Open 5D Barrel Race at Gene Autry Roping Club Arena Gene Autry, OK 5/3 Elmore City jackots Elmore City, OK 5/3 !!!Saddles, Buckes, and more!!Shoop’s Training 5D Barrel Race Series Inola, OK 5/3 Barrel Horses and Prospects for sale Tulsa, OK 5/3 Rockin’ C Arena Spring 4D Saddle Series Talala, OK 5/3 MRUC Jack Pot Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 5/3 5D Thursday Night Jackpot “Added Money” Choctaw, OK 5/4 Weekly Friday Night Races at Bridle Creek Sperry, OK 5/4 Meeker Spring Buckle Series Meeker, OK 5/4-5/6 Okie Express Prod. LLC Bokoshe, OK 5/4 Weekly Friday Night Races at Bridle Creek Sperry, OK 5/4 WildNotions Barrel Race Oologah, OK 5/5 $300 Added Money Tough Enough Barrel Series Open 4D And Open 3D Poles Wetumka, OK 5/5 SBRA (Sooner Barrel Racing Association) Location Sub. to Change, OK 5/5 $500 Added 4-H Benefit Barrel Race Idabel, OK 5/5 Poteau Roundup Club Playday Poteau, OK 5/5 2012 Rockin’ C Buckle/Cash/Trophy Tack Playday Series Talala, OK 5/5 Muskogee RUC 2012 Jackpot Playday Series Muskogee, OK 5/6 Chisholm Trail Ram Prairie Circuit Committee- Barrel Jackpot Duncan, OK 5/6 SSRUC Play Day Sand Springs, OK 5/6 Piedmont Round Up Club Piedmont, OK 5/6 Now Approved BBR And Run For The Bonus $1000-$2000 Added Money Race at Broken Arrow Arena. Broken Arrow, OK 5/7 BBR Approved Race Garrison Creek 4-D Barrel Race Muldrow, OK 5/7 McAlester Spring Series McAlester, OK 5/7 4-D Barrel Racing Series Pryor, OK 5/7 4-D Barrel Race in Pauls Valley, OK 5/7 Barker Ranch Exhibitions/Mondays Ardmore, OK 5/8 D&D Productions Tack Series Skiatook, OK 5/8 5D Jackpot 6 WK Buckle Series Gracemont, OK 5/8 BBR 5-D $1,100 Total Added NormanRUC 7-WK Buckle Series Norman, OK 5/8 Equipride 5-D Buckle Series Wynnewood, OK 5/8 C&G Production /Newcastle Arena Newcastle, OK 5/9 Lightning C Arena Wed. Barrel Jackpot McAlester, OK 5/9 Tri-K Tuttle Wednesday Night Jackpots Tuttle, OK 5/9 Exhibition Barrels Purcell, OK 5/9 CRRC Wednesday Nights Buckle Series Copan, OK 5/10 Open 5D Barrel Race at Gene Autry Roping Club Arena Gene Autry, OK 5/10 MRUC Jack Pot Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 5/10 Barrel Racing Practice Piedmont, OK 5/10 Elmore City jackots Elmore City, OK 5/10 Rockin’ C Arena Spring 4D Saddle Series Talala, OK 5/10 Poteau Roundup Club Barrel Jackpot Poteau, OK 5/10 Lazy J Arena Barrel Exhibitions & Jackpot $150 ADDED!! Stillwater, OK 5/10/2012 Rocking FH Spring Barrel Series Ada/Union Valley, OK 5/10 !!!Saddles, Buckes, and more!!Shoop’s Training 5D Barrel Race Series Inola, OK 5/10 5D Thursday Night Jackpot “Added Money” Choctaw, OK 5/11 Meeker Spring Buckle Series Meeker, OK

5/11 WildNotions Summer Series Oologah, OK 5/11 Rooster Days Rodeo Pageant Broken Arrow, OK 5/12 SBRA Muskogee, OK 5/12 2ND Annual Sally Vielma Memorial Barrel Race $$2000.00 Added$$ BBR/ WPRA Approved!! Stillwater, OK 5/12 Central Oklahoma Junior Rodeo Guthrie, OK 5/12 2 Day Barrel Racing Clinic Weekend Of Fun With Florencia Valdez Weleetka, OK 5/14 Barker Ranch Exhibitions/Mondays Ardmore, OK 5/14 Garrison Creek 4-d barrel race Muldrow, OK 5/14 4-D Barrel Race in Pauls Valley, OK 5/14 McAlester Spring Series McAlester, OK 5/15 BBR 5-D $1,100 Total Added, Norman-RUC 7-WK Buckle Series Norman, OK 5/15 Equipride 5-D Buckle Series Wynnewood, OK 5/15 C&G Production /Newcastle Arena Newcastle, OK 5/15 Barrel and Pole Practice Antlers, OK 5/15 Inola ruc barrel series Inola, OK 5/15 D&D Productions Tack Series Skiatook, OK 5/16 Lightning C Arena Wed. Barrel Jackpot McAlester, OK 5/16 Exhibition Barrels Purcell, OK 5/16 CRRC Wednesday Nights Buckle Series Copan, OK 5/16 Tri-K Tuttle Wednesday Night Jackpots Tuttle, OK 5/17 !!!Saddles, Buckes, and more!!

Shoop’s Training 5D Barrel Race Series Inola, OK 5/17 Barrel Racing Practice Piedmont, OK 5/17 Poteau Roundup Club Barrel Jackpot Poteau, OK 5/17 Rockin’ C Arena Spring 4D Saddle Series Talala, OK 5/17 MRUC Jack Pot Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 5/17 Elmore City jackots Elmore City, OK 5/17 Open 5D Barrel Race at Gene Autry Roping Club Arena Gene Autry, OK 5/17 Lazy J Arena Barrel Exhibitions & Jackpot $150 ADDED!! Stillwater, OK 5/17 5D Thursday Night Jackpot “Added Money” Choctaw, OK 5/18 WildNotions Summer Series Oologah, OK 5/18 Meeker Spring Buckle Series Meeker, OK 5/18 Tri-K Lazy E Winter Barrel Blast $6000 Added Each Weekend Guthrie, OK 5/19 5th Annual Glory Riders Benefit Barrel Race $600 Added Sapulpa, OK 5/19 WDR Open Rodeo Series Tishomingo, OK 5/19 Poteau Roundup Club Playday Poteau, OK 5/19 Tri-K Lazy E Winter Barrel Blast $6000 Added Each Weekend Guthrie, OK 5/19 AARC Ada, OK 5/19 500.00 Added Hamiltons Outdoor Arena Vian, OK 5/19 Ranch Sorting Buckle Series Owasso, OK 5/20 OCA #6-date change Kellyville, OK 5/20 SSRUC Play Day Sand Springs, OK 5/20 Osage Hills Stables Barrel Series Bonus Race Qualifier Series Skiatook, OK 5/20 $1000 Added at Broken Arrow Arena.

Produced by Integrity Productions Broken Arrow, OK 5/20 Tri-K Lazy E Winter Barrel Blast $6000 Added Each Weekend Guthrie, OK 5/21 McAlester Spring Series McAlester, OK 5/21 4-D Barrel Race in Pauls Valley, OK Pauls Valley, OK 5/21 Barker Ranch Exhibitions/Mondays Ardmore, OK 5/22 Inola ruc Barrel Races Inola, OK 5/22 C&G Production /Newcastle Arena

Newcastle, OK 5/22 Equipride 5-D Buckle Series Wynnewood, OK 5/22 D&D Productions Tack Series Skiatook, OK 5/23 Exhibition Barrels Purcell, OK 5/23 Prague BUCKLE series WED night 5D Prague, OK 5/23 Tri-K Tuttle Wednesday Night Jackpots Tuttle, OK 5/23 CRRC Wednesday Nights Buckle Series Copan, OK 5/23 Lightning C Arena Wed. Barrel Jackpot McAlester, OK 5/24 5D Thursday Night Jackpot “Added Money” Choctaw, OK 5/24 Rockin’ C Arena Spring 4D Saddle Series Talala, OK 5/24 Lazy J Arena Barrel Exhibitions & Jackpot $150 ADDED!! Stillwater, OK 5/24 Elmore City jackots Elmore City, OK 5/24 !!!Saddles, Buckes, and more!!Shoop’s Training 5D Barrel Race Series Inola, OK 5/24 Rocking FH Spring Barrel Series Ada/Union Valley, OK 5/24 MRUC Jack Pot Barrel Series Muskogee, OK 5/24 Open 5D Barrel Race at Gene Autry Roping Club Arena Gene Autry, OK 5/25 WildNotions Summer Series Oologah, OK 5/25 Meeker Spring Buckle Series Meeker, OK 5/26 WDR Open Rodeo Series Tishomingo, OK 5/26 Prague Lake Trail Ride “poker ride” for Belt Buckle Prague, OK 5/26 Roundup Cowboy Church Playdays Antlers, OK 5/26 Battle of The Fort $1000 Added 5D **BBR approval pending*** Fort Gibson, OK 5/27-5/28 Rockin’ C 2nd Annual Memorial Weekend Race ~ 2 Day 4D “Target” Trophy Saddle Barrel Race Talala, OK 5/27 A-OK’s Annual Memorial Weekend Barrel Race, $1,000 Added at Checotah, RUC Checotah, OK 5/28 Barker Ranch Exhibitions/Mondays Ardmore, OK 5/28 Prague 1,000 Added Memorial Day Barrel Race Prague, OK 5/29 $500 Added Finals! Checotah, OK 5/29 C&G Production /Newcastle Arena Newcastle, OK 5/29 Barrel and Pole Practice Antlers, OK 5/29 Inola ruc barrel races Inola, OK 5/29 Equipride 5-D Buckle Series Wynnewood, OK 5/30 Prague BUCKLE series WED night 5D Prague, OK 5/30 Exhibition Barrels Purcell, OK 5/30 CRRC Wednesday Nights Buckle Series Copan, OK 5/30 Lightning C Arena Wed. Barrel Jackpot McAlester, OK 5/31 Lazy J Arena Barrel Exhibitions & Jackpot $150 ADDED!! Stillwater, OK 5/31 Poteau Roundup Club Barrel Jackpot Poteau, OK 5/31 !!!Saddles, Buckes, and more!!

Shoop’s Training 5D Barrel Race Series Inola, OK 5/31 Elmore City jackots Elmore City, OK 5/31 Rockin’ C Arena Spring 4D Saddle Series Talala, OK 5/31 5D Thursday Night Jackpot “Added Money” Choctaw, OK

PENNSYLVANIA

5/5 RIDE 4 LIFE Annville, PA 5/26-5/28 Memorial Day Weekend Show Franklin, PA

SOUTH CAROLINA

5/4-5/5 IPRA RODEO Walterboro, SC

TENNESSEE

5/19 2nd Annual first state shootout $1700.00 Added Money Brighton, TN

5/19 Middle TN JR Rodeo Rickman, TN 5/19 Tri C Farms 100% Payback 4D Summer Shoot Out Barrel Race Seymour, TN 5/26 Rural Mount Arena Added Money Series Morristown, TN

TEXAS

5/1 **NEW THIS YEAR** AjPHA Youth World Show Barrels/Poles Slot Program Fort Worth, TX 5/1 Weekly 4D Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/1 Aubrey Buckle Series Aubrey, TX 5/1 Wade Arena Trainer Tuesdays Terrell, TX 5/2 Open 4D Buckle Series Mineral Wells, TX 5/2 Cleburne Weekly Jackpots Cleburne, TX 5/3 Skelton Aren Thursday ex and jp Llano, TX 5/3 Every Thursday Night Exhibitions/ Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/3 Zaal Ranch Thursday Jackpots Collinsville, TX 5/3 Salt Creek Arena Exhibition Night Boyd, TX 5/3 Skelton Arena Thursday JP Llano, TX 5/4-5/6 Josey Reunion Barrel Race Karnack, TX 5/5 Barrel racing America-Region 3 Groesbeck, TX 5/5 Spring Play Day-Higher Trails Cowboy Church Merit TX Celeste, TX 5/5 Cross Brand Cowboy Church Open 5D with Added Money Tyler, TX 5/5 Branded By Christ Cowboy Church Saddle Series Rusk, TX 5/5 McCulloch Co Playday Group Playday Series Brady, TX 5/5 NBHA TX 27 Natalia, TX 5/5 8th Annual NFCC 5D Barrel Race Wills Point, TX 5/6 Heart of the Hills Barrel Racing Association Kerrville, TX 5/6 Waxahachie buckle series Waxahachie, TX 5/6 BIT barrel racing - Added Money Mabank, TX 5/8 Practice barrel night : Living For The Brand Cowboy Church Athens, TX 5/8 Weekly 4D Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/8 Aubrey Buckle Series Aubrey, TX 5/8 Wade Arena Trainer Tuesdays Terrell, TX 5/9 Cleburne Weekly Jackpots Cleburne, TX 5/10 Zaal Ranch Thursday Jackpots Collinsville, TX 5/10 Skelton Arena Thursday JP Llano, TX 5/10 Every Thursday Night Exhibitions/ Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/10 Salt Creek Arena Exhibition Night Boyd, TX 5/11 Hill Country Horse Club Fredericksburg, TX 5/11-5/16 Josey Junior World Barrel Race Karnack, TX 5/11 Bar None Cowboy Church Added Money Buckle Series Tatum, TX 5/12 SCSP Playday Series Center, TX 5/12 Barrel & Pole Exhibition Gainesville, TX 5/12 Barrel Racing America - Region 5 Open 4D Barrel Race Ben Wheeler, TX 5/12 Gainesville Riding Club Open Playday Series Gainesville, TX 5/12 Spring Play Day-Higher Trails Cowboy Church Merit TX Celeste, TX 5/13 Waxahachie buckle series Waxahachie, TX 5/14 Bibles and Barrels practice w/Martha Wright Stephenville, TX 5/15 Wade Arena Trainer Tuesdays Terrell, TX 5/15 Aubrey Buckle Series Aubrey, TX 5/15 Weekly 4D Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/15 BCSMP $500 added 4-D Barrel Race San Antonio, TX 5/16 Cleburne Weekly Jackpots Cleburne, TX 5/16 Open 4D Buckle Sereis Mineral Wells, TX

5/17 Skelton Arena Thursday JP Llano, TX 5/17 Salt Creek Arena Exhibition Night Boyd, TX 5/17 Every Thursday Night Exhibitions/ Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/17 Zaal Ranch Thursday Jackpots Collinsville, TX 5/19 Turning For Ryan Benefit Barrel Race Terrell, TX 5/19 NBHA TX 22 Center, TX 5/19 Clinic by Andrea Cline Herron San Antonio, TX 5/19 Connie Combs Clinic Alba, TX 5/19 Kilgore Saddle Club 2012 Series Kilgore, TX 5/19 NBHA Texas 25 Crockett, TX 5/19 McCulloch Co Playday Group Playday Series Brady, TX 5/20 Longhorn Barrels & Poles Marshall, TX 5/20 4D Jackpot with $500 added Denton, TX 5/20 Circle 3 Arena Sunday Play Day Pickton, TX 5/20 Rodeo Sweethearts Barrel Bang Rosenberg, TX 5/20 BIT barrel racing - Added Money Bullard, TX 5/22 Weekly 4D Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/22 Wade Arena Trainer Tuesdays Terrell, TX 5/23 Cleburne Weekly Jackpots Cleburne, TX 5/23 Open 4D Buckle Sereis Mineral Wells, TX 5/24 GRC Open Rodeo Gustine, TX 5/24 Zaal Ranch Thursday Jackpots Collinsville, TX 5/24 Every Thursday Night Exhibitions/ Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/25 BBRA Summer Sizzler Warm up Race Halletsville, TX 5/25 TCBRA Pickton, TX 5/25 52nd Annual Gustine Junior Rodeo Gustine, TX 5/25 Bar None Cowboy Church Added Money Buckle Series Tatum, TX 5/26 Boots-N-Saddle Cowboy Church Spring Playday Series Gatesville, TX 5/26 BARREL & POLE EXHIBITIONS Gainesville, TX 5/26 BBRA Summer Sizzler Halletsville, TX 5/26 Arena Of Life 4D Open Barrel Race Amarillo, TX 5/26 52nd Annual Gustine Junior Rodeo Gustine, TX 5/26 Playday & 3d jp Barrel Race after Llano, TX 5/27 Waxahachie buckle series Waxahachie, TX 5/27 BBRA Sumer Sizzler Halletsville, TX 5/27 2nd Annual Mt Selman Arena Memorial Day Weekend Open 4D Barrel Race/$3500 Added Mt Selman, TX 5/28 Bibles and Barrels practice w/Martha Wright Stephenville, TX 5/29 Weekly 4D Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/29 Wade Arena Trainer Tuesdays Terrell, TX 5/30 Open 4D Buckle Series Mineral Wells, TX 5/31 Every Thursday Night Exhibitions/ Jackpot Stephenville, TX 5/31 Zaal Ranch Thursday Jackpots Collinsville, TX

UTAH

5/8 The Utah Barrel Racing Assoc. , UT 5/13 The Utah Barrel Racing Assoc. , UT 5/19 The Utah Barrel Racing Assoc. , UT 5/26 The Utah Barrel Racing Assoc. , UT

WYOMING

5/4-5/5 NFR 3 Round Go Winner - Barrel Clinic with Jane Melby Laramie, WY 5/12 2012 Cheyenne Saddle Tramps Saddle Series DOUBLE HEADER Cheyenne, WY

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News May Kicks off Oklahoma Twister Rodeo Series www.iprarodeo.com - The 2012 edition of the Oklahoma Twister Rodeo Series kicks off the first weekend in May. The first two sites will be in Owasso and Pawhuska. The Owasso Round-up Club will be celebrating their 28th annual rodeo.

New to the rodeo this year is the addition of the cowgirls break-away roping.

There is $500 added to all of the events. Saturday, May 5 is Tough Enough To Wear Pink night and all contestants are urged to wear pink. The performances will start at 8 p.m. nightly.

The crew from Rollin B and David Bailey Rodeo will be providing the stock and personnel. Be sure to check the IPRA website for directions around the road construction near the arena.

Pawhuska is excited to be bringing IPRA rodeo action to their Clarence L. Brantley Indoor Arena located at the Osage County Fairgrounds. Williams and Long Rodeo Company will be furnishing the stock. The cowgirl breakaway ropers will also be on the roster at the 7:30 p.m. performances. The contestants will be competing for $500 added money.

The entries open for both rodeos on Monday, April 30 at 8 a. m. CST and close at 5 p.m. CST. CES is manning the books and can be reached at 800639-9002. Both rodeos welcome permits and locals as well as IPRA youth cards.

The third stop on the Twister Series is in Locust Grove at the Founder’s Day Round-up for Jesus Rodeo. This rodeo is May 11-12 with their performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. Barnes and Sons Rodeo Company is providing the stock. Contestants are competing for $500 added money for a total of $3,500 up for grabs. Books open on May 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST with CES. Locust Grove also welcomes locals, permits and IPRA youth cards.

Ranch Sorting National Championships as a new alliance partner. As a result, RSNC members who compete on American Quarter Horses have the chance to earn points and qualify for both an AQHA world championship show and the RSNC National Finals during the same class.

Battle in the Saddle will also host the World’s Greatest Horseman Shootout, which puts one horse, one rider and one bridle together for four exciting western performance events. The open riders must exhibit their American Quarter Horses in four events: herd work, similar to cutting; rein work, similar to reining; steer stopping; and fence work.

The Shootout will feature two riders per association – AQHA, National Cutting Horse Association, American Rope Horse Futurity Association, National Reined Cow Horse Association and Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association.

This year, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery will be donating a hat to the winner of the World’s Greatest Horseman Shootout at Battle in the Saddle. The winner will also be nominated to the 2013 NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman competition held in conjunction with the NRCHA Celebration of Champions in San Angelo, Texas.

Battle in the Saddle is owned by Oklahoma State Fair and managed by the American Quarter Horse Association. All breeds are welcome, but American Quarter Horses competing will receive AQHA points.

This year’s Battle in the Saddle will include $144,000 in added money, making more than $300,000 in purses. The event will once again be featured on RFD-TV. To view and download the full event schedule and get the latest updates visit www.battleinthesaddle.com and the Battle in the Saddle Facebook page.

Carlee Pierce Joins Pro Equine Team

Credit: Courtesy PRCA and Greg Westfall

The complete list of the stops on the 2012 Oklahoma Twister Rodeo Series will be finalized soon. So far, it is looking like a great season of rodeo in the Sooner State. The Living Legends Rodeo in Henryetta on September 1 & 2 is one you won’t want to miss. Not only does this rodeo determine the series champions but it is also a double point rodeo meaning it is also the first rodeo for the 2013 Twister Rodeo Series.

The 2012 Battle in the Saddle event schedule is now available.

The tentative schedule for the 2012 Battle in the Saddle is now available. Battle in the Saddle, July 3-8 in Oklahoma City, showcases the many talents of the great American Quarter Horse, and is one event that shouldn’t be missed!

Barrel racer Carlee Pierce broke the world record at the 2011 WNFR with a time of 13.46.

The 2012 event will feature versatility ranch horse competition, cutting, roping, cowboy mounted shooting, barrel racing, working cow horse, ranch sorting, ranch pleasure, a ranch remuda challenge and the third annual World’s Greatest Horseman Shootout.

PLEASANTON, Texas—April 16, 2012—Pro Equine Products™ is proud to announce that barrel racer Carlee Pierce has joined their endorsee team.

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Battle in the Saddle will also host the 2012 Merial Ranch Sorting National Championships.

In order to involve as many alliance events as possible, AQHA welcomed the

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Pierce, of Stephenville, Texas, currently holds the number one position in the world. She rocked the barrel racing community last December by shattering the WNFR arena record. Pierce and her good horse Rare Dillion set the bar with a blistering 13.46 time during Round Five. The pair repeated the feat this March by setting a new arena record of 13.92 at the 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

News “I’m really excited to join team,” Pierce states, “I have been a long-time customer of Pro Equine Products. Keeping my horses’ legs supported and protected helps them perform better and reduces down-time caused by injuries. I wouldn’t endorse a company if I didn’t believe in and actually use their products!”

Thursday’s racing started over a fast track and remained so through the first eight races on the program. Heavy thunderstorms rolled in to northeast Oklahoma City at that point, forcing Remington Park to delay race nine for 30 minutes. The entire 12-race program was completed.

Pierce grew up in a ranching family, and her parents encouraged her to stay involved in a variety of sports and activities. “School always came first, and I also played basketball, ran track, took piano lessons and was a cheerleader.

It wasn’t until I graduated from high school that I focused on barrel racing.”

Pierce is married to her childhood sweetheart, Steve, and they have three children, ages 12, 11 and 5. “I have been busy being a mom while competing in jackpots and working colts. It’s only very recently that I have been able to rodeo full time, but I have definitely paid my dues!”

Open daily at 10am for casino gaming and simulcast racing, Remington Park features the Bricktown Brewery on the casino floor. Admission, general parking and valet parking are always free at Remington Park.

When rodeo time rolls around, Pierce and her entire family load up in their motor home and head down the road. “I couldn’t do it without Steve,” she explains. “You will never see me at a rodeo without him. I don’t have a travelling partner, so he is my driver. I am so blessed to have him. He has been through my ups and downs and helps with training my horses.”

It appears that Pierce has a lock on a berth at the 2012 WNFR with her current season earnings. “This takes some pressure off my horses, because I can pick and choose a little bit as to where I want to go, and I don’t have to run their wheels off. I’m also very excited that I got an invitation to compete at the Calgary Stampede this year. My position in the rankings will make it possible for me to attend without worrying about the rodeos I might be missing.”

In addition to her well-known buckskin Dillion, Pierce also has two youngsters she’s bringing along. Tyson, a flashy five year old chestnut, was recently an emergency stand-in. “Dillion got sick at the San Antonio rodeo, so I had to ride Tyson, who had never run at a rodeo before! He did great, though. He ran less than 2/10’s off both nights and kept me in the average until Dillion recovered.” Pierce is also riding “BB,” a five year old blue roan mare. “She’s on her way to being a standout. She set the Texas Stampede arena record in Allen, Texas, and she won the Dodge City rodeo.”

LT COUNT IT DOMINATES AGAIN FOR SECOND WIN OF SEASON

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OKLAHOMA CITY – LT Count It is definitely on top of his game right now.

LONG RACE PROVIDES RALLY TIME FOR DEAN PRICE OKLAHOMA CITY – The 550-yard stretch distance was utilized for Thursday’s

(April 19th) $23,250 allowance feature at Remington Park. The first career attempt at the unique measure was a winning one for Dean Price who rallied to prevail by a length over BV Eyesa Shazoom.

Owned by Reba & Ken George of Caney, Kan. and trained by Loyd Moreland, Dean Price was ridden by Cody Smith. The 4-year-old gelding found his stride with 300 yards left in the race to seize the lead and pull clear to cross the finish in :26.688 seconds over the sloppy track.

Dean Price was 3-1 in the wagering and paid $8.80 to win, $3.80 to place and $3 to show. BY Eyesa Shazoom, the beaten 5-2 wagering favorite, returned $5.20 to place and $3.40 to show. Runaway Fees was third, three-quarters of length behind the runner-up, paying $3.60 to show.

The win was the third from 10 career starts for Dean Price, an Oklahoma-bred gelding by Dean Miracle from the Dash For Cash mare Designer Dash. All three of his career wins have been at Remington Park. Thursday’s first-place check of $14,580 moves his lifetime bankroll to $75,720.

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Remington Park is Oklahoma City’s only Racetrack & Casino, located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com.

Coming into the current Remington Park season, he had won only one of 13 attempts here. In 2012, he is perfect, winning both of his starts including a romping one-length triumph in the $25,250 allowance feature on Friday night (April 20th.)

Owned by Miguel Banuelos of Wichita, Kan. and trained by Jose Aguilera, LT Count It was ridden to victory by Adalberto Candanosa. The 7-year-old gelding launched from the starting gate to take the lead in the 330-yard event, powering home clear of Paint Or More who was second with Found A Candy Tree another head back in third. LT Count It finished in :16.466 seconds over a fast track.

An Arkansas-bred by Count Corona from the Bully Bullion mare Bullisa Jane, LT Count It has now posted a top-three finish in six consecutive races, with four victories, dating back to September 2011.

Away as the even-money wagering favorite, LT Count It paid $4 to win, $3.60 to place and $2.60 to show. Paint Or More returned $12.60 to place and $7.20 to show. Found A Candy Tree paid $2.80 to show.

The win was the eighth from 27 career attempts for LT Count It. His third Remington Park win was worth $13,530 to increase his lifetime earnings to $92,844.

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First To Shake Six SI 98-(First Down Dash–Shake Em Six, Streakin Six)

Money earner of $16,805 at 2, fnl. Rainbow F.–G1. From very limited number of foals, the sire of 17 starters, 11 ROM, with earnings of $159,481 including Talleys First Shake (shown above) si 97 (4 wins, $75,709, 2nd Zia D.–RG2), Shake Race si 96 (2 wins, $27,639), First To Oro B si 99 (Winner, $16,619), Shaking Sixes si 95 (Winner, $13,149), Shakeshakeshake si 101 (Winner, $5,877), Rollin First B si 92 ($5,206), etc.

His sire - FIRST DOWN DASH SI 105 $857,256 AQHA Racing Champion Three-year-old Colt, AQHA Racing Champion Three-year-old, World Champion Racing American QH, AQHA All-TimeLeading Sire of Money Earners His dam - SHAKE EM SIX SI 97, by Streakin Six, 4 wins at 2 and 3 - 6,158,

Broodmare of the Year, Register of Merit. Last raced in 1985. Dam of 0 TB foals and dam of 18 QH foals, 15 to race, 10 winners, 13 ROM--

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+SHAKE THE BANK-QH SI 105 (f. by Bully Bullion-QH). 14 wins $372,585 (USA), + SF ROYAL BANK-QH SI 100 (c. by Royal Quick Dash-QH). 5 wins $359,937 (USA) + SF SIMPLE SHAKE-QH SI 95 (f. by Simple Assault-QH). 5 wins $33,486 (USA) + ROYAL SHAKE EM-QH SI 104 (c. by Royal Quick Dash-QH). Stakes winner,At 2 $257,009

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News GIVING BACK Giving to a worthy cause is always a good thing. But, some say that it is the manner in how we give that really makes a difference. The Dreaming Of Three Team is one group of dedicated people that found a way to help those in need through doing what they love the most, competing on their horses barrel racing or in many other disciplines on horseback.

It all started when Pittsburgh business executive Jackie Harris rose to a challenge that would crush most people. In the fall of 2010 she lost her stepfather to cancer and three months later in 2011 her father passed away from heart disease. Instead of being defeated by this huge loss, she fought back and created the concept of “Dreaming Of Three.”

other worthy charities. There are also many corporate sponsors who see the value of the Dreaming Of Three vision and are getting behind it. And to show her business acumen she has established an online store where people can show support by purchasing one of the items available, which goes back into Dreaming of Three to take more families to more rodeos.

Jackie stated, “Dreaming Of Three allows me to make a difference in the lives of people who are going through horrible things. I know I am doing the right thing, as one act of kindness causes a ripple effect, with no logical end.”

For further information on Dreaming Of Three as a program and their team members you can visit the website at www.dreamingofthree.com You can reach Jackie Harris at 724-272-3351 or Jackie@dreamingofthree.com

The Future is in Your Hands – Take the Reins! What You Can Do to Give Strength to the Horse Industry Press Release - American Horse Council - You may be surprised to know that there are over 9 million horses in the United States, based on a study done by the American Horse Council entitled the Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States.

The American Horse Council (AHC) is the only organization that represents every segment of that vast horse population. Every day, the AHC communicates with Congress and other federal agencies to ensure that each understands the economic, agricultural, sporting, and recreational importance of the horse industry.

Jackie (left) and Amy, a cancer survivor, attended the rodeo in Denver in January.

Dreaming of Three’s name came from dreaming of three fast, tight barrels in order to win money for the charities--the three charities she will be donating her winnings--and also about the three areas she wants to make a difference--1. Donating Winnings. 2. Taking families to rodeos that have a child fighting cancer or heart disease. 3. Allowing others to have their own loved one’s initials on her “saddle crosses” so that they can ride with her as well and honor them all as she enters the arena each time.

On these crosses are initials of her own loved ones and friends, family and stranger’s loved ones who are fighting, lost the fight or won the fight with cancer or heart disease. Jackie wears these crosses on her saddle honoring all those listed as she enters the arena each time.

She will be donating her winnings to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and several animal rescues.

Just when Jackie’s program was taking off another difficulty jumped in her way. Her horse became injured and was unable to compete. But once again, she rose to the challenge and found other riders willing to carry her flag for charity in the barrel racing circuit. As other riders heard of her efforts they offered to “ride for the cure.” Jackie found they all had two things in common, love of their horses and competing and burning desires to help others in need.

Now her team consists of people that are carrying her flags of charity and have added others to the team expanding the amount of beneficiaries to include

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This can be tedious work, but without open lines of communication with our leaders in Washington, D.C. we could lose the ability to enjoy our horses and our work in the industry that we love. We hope that our efforts ensure that these federal officials will support a legislative and regulatory structure for the horse industry that encourages individuals and other entities to support and participate in the horse industry, to invest in our horses, and to sponsor and support our events and activities.

The AHC believes that the more opportunities there are to use horses in various activities, the better the overall health of the industry and those who participate. Our goal is to keep opportunities open so that EVERYONE in the horse industry is able to thrive.

Because we are a not-for-profit organization, we depend on you – a person who is devoted to your horse and to your sport – to help us stand up for our rights as horse enthusiasts. Join the American Horse Council today and help us to help you, your horse, your sport, and your industry!

It is extremely important for everyone in the horse community to present a unified front and show Congress and other federal agencies that the horse industry is not only important to their constituents, but is also a large, economically diverse industry that provides hundreds of thousands of US jobs and billions of dollars in tax revenue. The AHC is the only Washington, D.C. based organization solely dedicated to representing all horses, equestrians, and every segment of the diverse horse community and industry.

The AHC provides many updates on important issues affecting the industry, and explains to its members how they can contact their elected officials to speak up about these issues. By joining the AHC, you give strength to the horse industry’s voice.

To learn more about supporting the AHC and becoming a member today visit www.horsecouncil.org/ahc-memberships.

QHRAI News

QHRAI 2012 Board of Directors

Chris Duke, President Vickie Duke, Secretary Margaret Thompson, Gaming Revenue Trustee Mike Gross, Treasurer Tina Cleary Dr. Robin Surface, DVM

Dianne Bennett Gary Smith

Roger Lewis, Vice President Michelle Collins, Executive Director Tom Mosley, Director of Industry Relations Teresa Gross, SSA Secretary

Directors Kevin Cleary, Jr. Dickey Benton

QHRAI MAY Newsletter

Quarter Horse Racing is off to a bit of a slow start at Indiana Downs.

We have had a few hiccups, with cancelled races due to low entries the first day, and cancelled races due to rain on April 28th. We hope that the hiccups are all out now, and the rest of the meet will run without any glitches. QHRAI officers will be working with Indiana Downs track management to identify the best ways to bring back missed races.

Congratulations to all of the early race winners and best of luck to all the hopefuls still to come.

The two year olds made their debut in April this year. April 26th was a chance for the babies to school who needed a little experience. April 23rd was the first official 2 year old race. There are many nice 2 year olds ready to run, and seeing them walk on the track for the first time is one of the most exciting times of the year to me. Congratulations to the Indiana breds who won both of the open two year old races in April.

Indiana has a lot of talent!! The first day of schooling races went well, with 20 horses taking advantage of the experience running down the track in company from the starting gates. QHRAI is planning to sponsor a second day of schooling races in May. Watch for details to come.

The Born Runner and the Indiana Downs Classic Finals are May 19th.

The final count for horses that have made the sustaining payments are 21 in the Born Runner and 15 in the Indiana Downs Classic. Trials for the Born Runner are May 4th. We will know the final 10 horses running for the money when the trials are over. The PP’s for the Classic will be available in the race office about a week before entries are due for the finals. They need to ensure they have the current earnings, as you know, highest 2011-2012 earnings are preferred!!

QHRAI made their 3rd consecutive appearance at the Hoosier Horse Fair as the Sponsor of the West Pavilion Arena in April. Check out the photo’s in this Horse Resource to see all the fun we had, and plan to attend next year. I want to thank everyone who helped make this event a huge success. There are a lot of great people in the Quarter Horse Racing Industry willing to chip in and make things happen!!

There’s a lot happening in May…. Mothers Day, Memorial Day and most important to Quarter Horse Trainers is Trainer’s Education Day….

It’s gonna happen on May 20th at Indiana Downs. Start time is 10:00 am and lunch will be served around noon. This continuing education course is a requirement of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission in

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order to be licensed next year. It will be a chance for you to meet with the new Race Commission Attorneys and find out about the requirements of Workers Compensation and I-9 forms. If those two things sound like a foreign language to you, don’t worry, Holly and Leah will be there to explain.

Quarter Horse Day at Indiana Downs is June 30th. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for picnic lunch around 1:00, fun on the apron with activities and AQHA Racing Aces helping to teach people to handicap a race, free betting vouchers, a full card of the fastest horses in the world running for over half a million dollars in purses, and a pizza party with live entertainment after the races. Its gonna be fun!!

Remember Quarter Horse Racing….. Half the track, Twice the excitement!!

See you at the track!! Be safe and be lucky!!

Michelle Collins QHRAI Executive Director

QHRAI Trainers Education May 20th Indiana Downs

10:00am - 2:00pm

Lunch Provided

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The Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana sponsored schooling races for 2 year olds on Thursday, April 26th at Indiana Downs. The first of five races started at noon and 20 horses gained the experience they needed to get ready to start in an official race. By starting in a schooling race, horses had the opportunity to get an official 250 yard work and to get gate approved. The day proved to be a great experience. QHRAI would like to thank Indiana Downs General Manager, Jon Schuster and all the people who worked so hard to make the races successful. QHRAI plans to host another day of schooling races in May. Watch for details of date and time on QHRAI.net.

In The Paddock This was the first visit to the paddock for many of the two year olds. Trainers, grooms and valets helped the babies relax as they were saddled and introduced to the paddock area.

Craig Daligian is a "must have" in the paddock area.

He did a great job running the show and making sure all horses were tacked and going to the track according to protocol.

"Thanks for all your help Craig"!!

GOING TO THE GATES The post parade proved to be “exciting� for many of the babies as they made their first trip onto the track from the paddock and to the gates!!

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om Mosley, QHRAI Director of Industry Relations, shows horse fans the fantastic photo album that Sarah Compton made after she attended the 2011 Quarter Horse Day at Indiana Downs. She had photos and details of horses in the paddock and going to the track and even about meeting jockeys and getting thier autographs. Sarah enterered her photo album in the 4-H fair and received Champion Honors. Sarah is a true example of someone who has a passion for horses and we certainly enjoyed her company at the Horse Fair. She talked about her experience and fun she had at Quarter Horse Day last year and the excitement of getting an at home visit on Christmas Eve from Jockey Jeff Hogan. She had a smile on her face every time we saw her. Sarah went into the hospital just a couple days after these pictures were taken at the horse fair, to have heart surgery.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah and her family as she recovers and we look forward to her participating in the QHRAI Youth Day this year and and once again seeing her at Quarter Horse Day on June 30th.

The demonstration of the Versatility of the American Quarter Horse included Hunter under Saddle and Western Pleasure by 2012 FFA Queen, Baily Laub riding Bo, barrel racing demonstrated by Travis and Tyler Woodard, Reining demonstrated by many students of Cory Craig Performance Horses, Pony Horse and of course, the racing American Quarter Horse. Thanks to everyone who made these demonstrations a huge success!!

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The Racing Quarter Horse Half the Track, Twice the Excitement!!

There were many types of fan fare for people of all ages at the horse fair. The crowd at the Quarter Horse Demonstration chanting "Quarter Horse" got free T shirts thrown by leading Quarter Horse jockeys. Participants in the handicapping races who chose the winning horse won the "golden ticket" award which entitles them to a complimentary pass to Quarter Horse Day on June 30th. Jockeys signed autographs for fans of all ages, and the "fastest kids in the arena" won a bid to Youth Day or gifts after the foot races. Bugler Dan Golando kicked off each QHRAI event with the notorious "Call to Post"!!

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IBRA IBRA NEWS

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HOME OFFICE UPDATE

There has not been much April rain to speak of here in Kentucky thus far, which is concerning for our hay farmers but making for a great start to our spring show season. Outdoor shows are already flourishing and horses are really opening up and shifting into another gear.

Upcoming IBRA Match Race and Preferred Show (Cloverdale, IN) Several of the original winners from the 1st ever IBRA Match Race in 2010 will return to try and re-accomplish their feats this year with the IBRA returning to Cloverdale, IN for our first preferred show in C Bar C Expo Center. A special thanks to Carl and Cindy Harlan for the hard work they have put forth to give us an exceptional arena in the North East. For those of you who have not been to C Bar C, this is a phenomenal facility with 500 stalls, concessions, vendor space, entry office, makeup arena and show arena all under one roof. The show bill for the Match Race is attached. You asked for it you got it…LOWER OFFICE FEES AND NO LATE FEES for classes outside of the Match Race. Start getting your teams together for this very fun event.

Be sure to check your states homepage for important updates and news from your director Change of Mailing address for all purposes: PO Box 91205 Louisville, KY 40291 Sincerely, Shane Cline, IBRA President

State News GEORGIA

Georgia is heading in a forward direction! We have meetings set up with several associations that are very interested in holding IBRA sanctioned runs. As well, I am working on an independent Added Money Run to be held later this year. Progress is being made in our great state; slow coming, but sure!

KENTUCKY

May should be a great month for KY IBRA. Kicking the month of with the 2nd annual Spring Extravaganza hosted at Branham Farms Arena. Bluegrass Saddle Club begins their very popular Friday night shows. Lets all show Bluegrass our support, this is where we all grew up showing and we have a great group of people working hard to make us all happy. Cynthiana, Smiths Grove, Greenup and Payneville are all on the line up. Welcome back to the outdoor show arenas I know I for one am looking forward to getting out there and hammering down. The Match Race in Cloverdale, IN is also available to the states to be used as a fundraiser show. We will be setting up a silent auction table at the show. If you have any items to donate please call or email me. We will also be doing a horse chip bingo as a KY fundraiser at the show. Good luck to you all and hope to see you soon!

Shane 502-239-4000 office 502-239-4100 fax Shane@ibra.us

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MISSISSIPPI

Hope everyone is doing well. We have had 7 shows so far and I would like to see many more. If anyone wants to have an IBRA sanctioned show or knows of anyone who would be willing to have a barrel race, let me know and I will make it happen. The most important thing is to build up our memberships for the state of Mississippi. If everyone could spread the word and encourage people to join that would be fantastic. If our membership grows than I can put together a state show possibly a multi-day event. See Everyone in May at the Memorial Day Barrel race 

NEW JERSEY

Don’t forget April Shows, NJ Members April 20, 21, 22 – Shartlesville, PA - $3000 added for the weekend April 29th - Legacy Ranch Howell, NJ - $200 added **Coggins will be required at The Horse Park of NJ on June 1st and July 13th.

I will be looking for Volunteers for an Event coming up on Aug 4th at Raceway Park Englishtown, NJ. Anyone Interested Please Contact me.

See You on the Road!

Therese

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OHIO

Thank you to the members that have gained 2012 Ohio Sponsors for our Awards Program this year. We still have plenty of time to add to the list. Remember, to run in the Sponsor / Director Race at Nationals, you need at least $100 in sponsors.

In a couple of weeks, I’ll hopefully see some of you at the Preferred Race at Circle G. Please introduce yourself, and let me know your thoughts. I’m always looking into new ideas. Ohio will have a Silent Auction Table during the Preferred Race, please throw a few items in the trailer to add to the Auction. This is a great way to grow our Awards Fund. Please support our Fundraiser T-Shirts, this is an additional avenue to help advertise our sponsors. The more feedback they get through us and from us....the more likely we can gain their support in the future.

T-Shirts are $12.00 each and Long Sleeve T-Shirts (limited supply) are $18.00.

May 25, 26, & 27th will be our Fundraiser Race at WB Ranch. Please bring your favorite homemade snack, prepackaged, and any items you can donate towards the Silent Auction for Saturday. If you are available to set barrels, announce, or help in the office, I’d appreciate it.

If you turn in any sponsors, please message me their address....I want to make sure they all get a follow-up as to what our Ohio IBRA is up to, and how we are utilizing their sponsorship support.

The Town & Country Co-op Equine Excellence went well. We will be seeing a few new barrel racers at the shows this Spring! Keep sending me your ideas for AWARDS, and keep your eyes open for the following candidates, Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl, Most Improved Rider, and of course, Good Sportsmanship. A winner for each category will be awarded at our State Finals with a “super nice” gift from Ozark Leather.

Happy Racing, Lynn Brenner

PA-EAST

On April 13th-15th the annual D & D Spring Barrel Event is being held at Diamond 7 Arena. We will be having a Silent Auction to benefit our Year-end awards so please try to bring an item to auction off. We will also do a 50/50 and I will need volunteers to sell tickets!

Tanya Konopinski will have candy to distribute this weekend too so please see her to get a box or two to sell. Last year this was a huge fundraiser & we were able to purchase Youth saddles because of it.

If you have any ideas for fundraiser please get with Gay, Brenda, or myself. The more money raised and put in the bank means better awards!

Just a reminder at Diamond 7 Arena show that Dave is putting on. We need members to Volunteer to help out with setting barrels, running the gate, etc. Dave has graciously offered to give some of the proceeds from these shows to help out with awards as long as we get members to

help out at the shows! It doesn’t mean a few members helping all day.

It means everyone helping a couple of hours here and there! Everyone loves to get nice awards!

I’m sure everyone is tired of hearing this but we need sponsors! Even a $25 sponsor will help out...get out and ask around. Family members, feed stores, your farrier, where you work are just some examples.

TENNESSEE

Hey Fellow IBRA Members, I hope that everyone has been enjoying this great weather thus far. I know I can’t say this enough but please go out and try to start getting sponsors for the TN State Finals which will be held at the Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN on Aug. 17-19, 2012. Any amount or donation will gladly be appreciated and accepted. Remember if you $100 sponsorship you are eligible to run in the Directors/Sponsors Race at the National Finals which will be held in Louisville, KY this year on Oct 1-6. We have sold the candles but one case. I also have candy bars that are in if anyone would like to sale candy bars please contact me and I will get you some candy bars. We actually double our money on a case of candy bar. Please pitch in and help out. I need all the help I can get to raise money this year. So far I have had $100 turned in as part of a sponsorship. This will not get us to where we have been in the years past. So if we don’t raise the money we get the nice awards that have given out in years past. I can’t do it alone I need everyone’s effort to make this year a success. You get out what You put in!!

See ya down the road.

Jamie

WISCONSIN More crazy weather in March. Inside one day at Bound’s outside the next running in 80 degree weather. Also, another great show at Chism Trail over 60 in the open. Thanks to everyone for coming out. Please watch the state page for upcoming shows, there are a few new ones.

Welcome to the new producers. Please remember the state finals at Bound’s Showtime Arena in Deerfield July 28 & 29. I hope to have a showbill SOON! Any suggestions please let me know.

I have received the buckles from Frontier for the Open, Youth, and Masters 2012 point Champions. Once again they are spectacular. I hope to have pictures on our facebook page.

Another very nice show at Chism Trail , 60 in the Open. Their finals are April 28th & 29th. Please watch the show approvals on the IBRA website. Several new shows for May. Loomis’ Lazy L Arena in Mondovi, The Midnight Riders Arena in Mondovi and the High School Rodeo Arena in Arcadia. Check out these dates. Thanks for approving your shows IBRA! Take care, Patti

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IBRA NEWS

Story By: Karen Reeves

Photos By: Puhl’s Photography

Troy Crumrine & Costly Crystal Claim Another Futurity Title

2012 IBRA 3D Futurity & Preferred Show Lewisburg, Ohio

FRIDAY WINNERS

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s the cool March evenings gave way to mild warm days in Lewisburg, Ohio; trailers of all sorts rolled in slowly, one by one, down the long Circle G drive to find a space to call home for a few days. Circle G – an awesome facility nestled in the middle of God’s country.

The masses focused on the IBRA 3D Futurity & Preferred Shows, which were about to commence; while the Circle G “family” of workers, under the leadership of manager Dennis Cherry, worked tirelessly to ensure everything was ready. Tractor trailer truckloads of bedding had been moved to the stalls. All the indoor grounds had been dragged every day. The Circle G family had prepared for the hundreds that came and then met each competitor with a warm welcome.

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We barrel racers usually miss that part of it all. We’re like the hot horses we ride - we go from place to place ready for the fight to finish first; seldom noticing what the waiting facilities people have done to make it perfect for another round of runs.

So – before getting to the results – we’re just reminding you all how good it is to have the Circle G family welcoming IBRA members.

Friday 1D Winner - Skylar Brownfield riding Fitzwater, 2D Winner - Valerie Watson riding Dashing French Lady, 3D Winner - Anna Newell riding Image and 4D Winner - Jackie Finn riding Jackie’s Little Secret

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Thus - we cowgirls and cowboys…thank you Circle G; kudos for going above and beyond to welcome and provide us barrel racers with an awesome place to shine that beams of friendly, helpful faces to so many that were first timers to Ohio and naturally, those who’ve been there many times before.

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IBRA NEWS YOUTH WINNERS

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Youth 1D Winner - William Ball riding May B Noble, 2D Winner - Taylor Stillwachs riding Nacho, 3D Winner - Jessica Lamb riding Docs Buster Bill

SATURDAY OPEN WINNERS

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1D

OK…and the results are…

Friday March 30th: $1,000 Open 4-D

The night was cool, the horses hot, and the competition got underway with Skylar Brownfield zizzelling into the arena flying to a first place finish in the 1D on Fitzwater with a 15.600 winning time. Valerie Watson was exquisit on Dashing French Lady with a smashing 16.112 run to establish the 2D. Anna Newell could not have imagined a sweeter finish than the 16.639 time her horse Image, ran - creating a 3D first place win. Jackie Finn must have raised her horse right when Jackie’s Little Secret slipped her securely into a first place 4D win with a 17.696. The race brought 206 horses to face off with the timers and each other. A good first ride - it felt more like a family party than strangers competing in the night.

Saturday March 31st: Futurity 3-D (1st Go)

Troy Crumrine led the run gliding to financial success on Costly Crystal with a 15.654 first place 1D win. Trent Roorda touched off the 2D first place on A Touch of Charm with a 16.200 flat. Justin Bishop rose to the occasion on Famous Bud with a 16.771 for a 3D fabulous finish.

$10,000 Guaranteed 4-D

Barbara Jimison made her favorite type of first place memory, taking Saturday’s big race with a 15.472 on Miss Secret Memories for a spectacular 1D finish. Trent Roorda did it again on A Touch of Charm with first place in the 2D with their 15.985. Trey Whetnall and Jack E Dotson created a picture perfect 3D win of 16.474. And Karen Reeves finished it out dashing for the 4D money with a 17.482 time on Terry’s Dash.

Youth 3-D

William Ball and May B Noble took the first place 1D Youth run with an impressive 15.714 finish. Taylor Stillwachs was munchin’ when Nacho rode her to a 2D finish with a 16.760 time. Jessica Lamb busted through the chute with Docs Buster Bill to claim a 17.800 first place 3D finish.

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3D Saturday 1D Winner - Barbara Jimison riding Miss Secret Memories, 2D Winner - Trent Roorda riding A Touch Of Charm, 3D Winner - Trey Whetnall riding Jack E Dotson, 4D Winner - Karen Reeves riding Terrys Dash

Masters 3-D

Ducky Keller brought it on home with VF Big Star Bound with a 15.666 finish in the 1D. Tony Spieth and Buck ran those cans down to a first place win in the 2D with a 16.759. Jackie Finn made it no secret as she took the money again with Jackie’s Little Secret to a 3D win of 17.959.

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IBRA NEWS Sunday April 1st: Futurity 3-D (2nd go)

SUNDAY OPEN WINNERS

1D

Troy Crumrine clearly took the lead with Costly Crystal, running to a 15.602 first place 1D finish. Jhonda Cox had the unique thrill of running JRF Rare Firewater to a first place 2D win with a 16.110 time. Patti Hovland streaked right on into first place in the 3D with a 16.621 on Nicks Streakin Harley.

2D

Futurity Average:

Troy Crumrine, a man known for consistency, put claim again to a 1D Futurity average win on Costly Crystal with a 15.628 average between the 1st and 2nd Futurity Go races. Costly Crystal left no question as to who was taking home the change. Tandy Meyers was running with In It ta Win It, to win the 2D average with a 16.173. Patti Hovland rode hard to the 3D average finish on Nicks Streakin Harley with a 16.790 win to finish out the Futurity Aveages.

3D Sunday 1D Winner -1D 1 Trevor Pruitt riding Walts Rock & Roll, 2D Winner - Kate Overholt riding Pretty Lil Princess, 3D Winner Shane Stratton riding Six French Socks, 4D Winner - Rhonda Flatter riding Della Ray Rocks

Costly Crystal – A sparkling equine diamond of a horse:

Costly Crystal is owned by Matt and Brendi Dunn. They originally looked at several horses with Troy Crumrine in May of 2011 and agreed on purchasing Costly Crystal – a decision they are very happy about.

Who wouldn’t be proud to own such a beauty? She’s one hot mare out of Dash ta Fame. Yes - this dream of a horse makes Mr. and Mrs. Dunn proud. She’s made it into every final round she has competed for and has won roughly $20,000 to date. Mrs. Dunn describes Costly Crystal as solid, consistent, and honest. Future plans include a huge $60K added IBRA approved Futurity in Canada this summer, Congress,

MASTERS WINNERS

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and eventually – as a five and six year old, to run the derbys. The IBRA extends many well wishes towards Matt and Brendi Dunn and Costly Crystal as they continue to increase in fame and good fortune!

4D

$1,000 Open 4-D:

Trevor Pruitt was a rockin’ and a rollin’ through the pattern on Walts Rock & Roll with a 1D win of 15.520. Kate Overholt rode Pretty Lil Princess to a magical 2D first place

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3D

Masters 1D Winner - Ducky Keller riding VF Big Star Bound, 2D Winner - Tony Spieth riding Buck, 4D WInner - Jackie Finn riding Jackie’s Little Secret

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IBRA NEWS 16.038 finish. Shane Stratton and Six French Socks smoked past the cans to a 3D finish with a smokin’ close 16.522 win. The 4D first place was rocked out by Rhonda Flatter and Della Ray Rocks with a 17.592 time.

FUTURITY WINNERS

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The IBRA would like to thank everyone who attend the annual Futurity and Preferred Show. They offer a congratulations to all those who placed and hope to see everyone back for the next Preferred show in Cloverdale, IN at C bar C Expo, the 2nd annual Match Race is sure to be a great time. Safe travels to all and Futurity 1D Average Winner - Troy Crumrine remember to have fun and stay courteriding Costly Crystal, 2D Winner - Tandy Meyers riding In It ta Win It, 3D Winner - ous of your fellow barrel racers for we are all one big family!

Patti Hovland riding Nicks Streakin Harley

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2012 IBRA 3D Futurity & Preferred Show Lewisburg, Ohio March 29-April 1, 2012

Placing Name Horse Time Payout FRIDAY OPEN 4D 1D 1 Skylar Brownfield Fitzwater 15.600 $416, 2 Josiah Clingen Sure Dash 15.659 $312, 3 Justin Bishop Buddy 15.743 $260, 4 William Ball May B Noble 15.772 $207, 5 Johna Ryan Bad Moon Rison 15.815 $173, 6 Tandy Meyers Streakin Pacific Bar 15.846 $138, 7 Judy Hess Speeding Ta Fame 15.884 $121, 8 Trevor Pruitt Walts Rockin Roll 15.975 $103, 2D 1 Valerie Watson Dashing French Lady 16.112 $312, 2 Paige Essert El Bee Amanda Lyn 16.132 $233, 3 Cody Bryant Roll 16.138 $195, 4 Jimmy Bryant PC Star 16.153 $156, 5 Justin Bishop Appache Blue Nugget 16.156 $130, 6 Morgan Jones Money Makin Jet 16.175 $104, 7 Kylie Wells Tequila 16.182 $90, 8 Matt Boice Blast 16.187 $77, 3D 1 Anna Newell Image 16.639 $208, 2 Amanda Griffo VF Heavenly Smoke 16.650 $150, 3/4 Jason Thomas Dash 16.653 $130, 3/4 Jhonda Cox JRF Rare Fancy Bug 16.653 $104, 5 Karen Harrer IW King James 16.660 $86, 6 Riley Smith JH Somekinda Step 16.684 $68, 7 Tommy Gee Bully 16.690 $60, 8/9 Gary Deemer Fast Lane Fame 16.728 $25.50, 8/9 Jhonda Cox JRF Rare Firewater 16.728 $25.50, 4D 1 Jackie Finn Jackie’s Little Secret 17.696 $104, 2 Ann Cole Nugget 17.724 $78, 3 Danny Byrd LB 17.767 $64, 4 Rhonda Flatter DR Total Conclusion (Miss Reba) 17.816 $51, 5 Lesley Monk Bo 17.832 $43, 6 Mark Brown Jazz Me Ta Fame 17.837 $35, 7 Aaron Moon Blondy Blazin Blair 17.888 $30, 8 Dean Hunt El Smart Peppy Tie (Whiskey) 18.023 $26 SATURDAY OPEN 4D 1D 1 Barbara Jimison Miss Secret Memories 15.472 $960, 2 Jimmy Bryant Pyro 15.518 $720, 3 Josiah Clingen,Sure Dash,

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15.587 $600, 4 Judy Hess Speeding Ta Fame 15.601 $480, 5 Tandy Meyers Streakin Pacific Bar 15.654 $400, 6 Troy Crumrine Costly Crystal 15.654 $320, 7 Ducky Keller VF Big Star Bound 15.666 $280, 8 Jesse Wagner Brad me Lucky 15.716 $240, 2D 1 Trent Roorda, A Touch Of Charm 15.985 $720, 2 Angela Clark VF Firin Design 15.992 $540, 3 Heather Palmer Little Bit of Cowboy 16.004 $450, 4 Johna Ryan Bad Moon Rison 16.006 $360, 5 Jaime Roorda Red Hot N Sparkin 16.035 $300, 6 Kylie Wells Tequlia 16.053 $240, 7 Jimmy Bryant Frenchmans Six Dash 16.065 $210, 8 Nick Wylie Packin French Pony 16.083 $180, 3D 1 Trey Whetnall Jack E Dotson 16.474 $480, 2 Trish McCullough Permit To Carry 16.478 $360, 3 Taylor Howell Bugsy 16.482 $300, 4 Danny Byrd Bingo 16.483 $240, 5 Shane Stratton Six French Socks 16.494 $200, 6 Jesse Wagner Little Jet Rock 16.517 $160, 7 Paige Essert El Bee Amanda Lyn 16.542 $140, 8 Ducky Keller Blackberry Smoke 16.543 $120, 4D 1 Karen Reeves Terrys Dash 17.482 $240, 2 Troy Crumrine Gee it’s the Master 17.610 $180, 3 Terri Wilson Mr Chill Wills 17.638 $150, 4 Kimberly Wenick Bubba 17.655 $120, 5 Dean Hunt El Smart Peppy Tie 17.660 $100, 6 Amy Clark Miss Packin Sixes 17.742 $80, 7 Sabrina Jaros Quincy 17.745 $70, 8 Tina Sherman Streakin With Jewels 17.754 $60 SUNDAY OPEN 4D 1D 1 Trevor Pruitt Walts Rock & Roll 15.520 $466, 2 Barbara Jimison Miss Secret Memories 15.534 $366, 3 Hannah Shirey King 15.541 $299, 4 Troy Crumrine Costly Crystal 15.602 $233, 5 Judy Hess Speeding Ta Fame 15.653 $166, 6 Josiah Clinger `Sure Dash 15.667 $133, 2D 1 Kate Overholt Pretty Lil Princess 16.038 $349, 2 Morgan Jones Jens Ky Jet 16.059 $274, 3 Karen Harrer IW King James 16.132 $224, 4 Charlie Edwards Catherine Zevi Jones 16.141 $174, 5 Charlie Edwards Breannas Wish 16.141 $124, 6 Morgan Jones Money

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Makin Jet 16.175 $100, 3D 1 Shane Stratton Six French Socks 16.522 $232. 2 Caleb Clingen Yall Im Classic 16.582 $183, 3 Tara Minor Diva 16.589 $149, 4 Kylie Wells Sabrinas Royal Magic 16.610 $116, 5 Caitlin Lamb Sunday Surprize 16.630 $83, 6 Jhonda Cox JRF Rare Fancy Bug 16.631 $66, 4D 1 Rhonda Flatter Della Ray Rocks 17.592 $116, 2 Grace Hollars Jesse James 17.751 $91, 3 Karen Reeves Terrys Dash 17.799 $74, 4 Katlin Coghe Skips Gold Mount (Fluffy) 17.854 $58, 5 Lorraine King St Cinnamon 17.902 $41, 6 Jessica Lamb Docs Buster Bill 17.908 $33 YOUTH 3D 1D 1 William Ball May B Noble 15.714 $224, 2 Trevor Pruitt Walts Rockin Roll 15.786 $168, 3 Kate Overholt Pretty Lil Princess 15.820 $112, 4 Caleb Clingen That’s Bull 15.843 $56, 2D 1 Taylor Stillwachs Nacho 16.760 $134, 2 Abby Yarkosky Bids Lucky Doc 16.779 $100, 3 Riley Smith JH Somekinda Step 16.878 $67, 4 Hayden Townsend NHF Bonanza King 17.089 $33, 3D 1 Jessica Lamb Docs Buster Bill 17.800 $90, 2 Ellyse Shafer Child of the Past 17.848 $67, 3 Jordan Alt Gypsy 18.128 $43, 4 Shelby Pattison Calli 18.305 $22 MASTERS 3D 1D 1 Ducky Keller VF Big Star Bound 15.666 $224, 2 Jimmy Bryant Pryro 15.833 $168, 3 Jhonda Cox Tankful of Hateful 15.842 $112, 4 Mike Hulsinger Jones Is On Fire 15.929 $56, 2D 1 Tony Spieth Buck 16.759 $134, 2 Lucy Ferch Roses Last Dollar 16.792 $100, 3 Trish McCullough Permit To Carry 16.837 $67, 4 Rick Cottrell Red Hot Chick 16.885 $33, 3D 1 Jackie Finn Jackie’s Little Secret 17.959 $90, 2 Dean Hunt El Smart Peppy Tie 17.972 $67, 3 Tom Liebert Mooned By a Bully 18.276 $43, 4 Kelly Jones Perks For Serina 18.341 $22 FUTURITY 1ST GO 1D 1 Troy Crumrine Costly Crystal 15.654 $1,280, 2 Ducky Keller Jeto Red 15.833 $960, 3 Andy Wininger VFA Smokin Duck

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15.891 $640, 4 Bobby Stivers Honors Non Stop Sun 15.927 $320, 2D 1 Trent Roorda A Touch Of Charm 16.200 $767, 2 Bobby Stivers Famous Shawne Bug 16.211 $575, 3 Tandy Meyers In It ta Win It 16.256 $384, 4 Lee Hanssen Bobbie Gene 16.336 $192, 3D 1 Justin Bishop Famous Bud 16.771 $511, 2 Mike Hulsinger Bailey 16.937 $383, 3 Patti Hovland Nicks Streakin Harley 16.959 $255, 4 Caleb Clingen Yall Im Classic 17.026 $128 FUTURITY 2ND GO 1D 1 Troy Crumrine Costly Crystal 15.602 $1,280, 2 William Ball Rare Bars Honor 15.684 $960, 3 Ducky Keller Winn Take Smart 15.903 $640, 4 Valerie Watson Dashing French Lady 15.922 $320, 2D 1 Jhonda Cox JRF Rare Firewater 16.110 $767, 2 William Ball Ragtime Dolly 16.139 $575, 3 Brian Carman Im Ur Kinda Guy 16.299 $384, 4 Tandy Meyers LK Streakin Frenchdown 16.382 $192, 3D 1 Patti Hovland Nicks Streakin Harley 16.621 $511, 2 Catlin Lamb Sunday Surprize 16.630 $383, 3 Justin Hoover Dixie Lil Hero 16.633 $255, 4 Johna Ryan RB Don’t Question My Booty 16.640 $128 FUTURITY AVERAGE 1D 1 Troy Crumrine Costly Crystal 15.654 15.602 15.628 $2,133, 2 Ducky Keller Jeto Red 15.833 15.959 15.896 $1,280, 3 Ducky Keller Winn Take Smart 15.969 15.903 15.936 $853, 2D 1 Tandy Meyers In It ta Win It 16.256 16.089 16.173 $1,024, 2 William Ball Ragtime Dolly 16.504 16.139 16.322 $768, 3 Tandy Meyers GW Guys Tantram 16.349 16.445 16.397 $512, 4 Bobby Stivers Honors Non Stop Sun 15.927 16.912 16.420 $255, 3D 1 Patti Hovland Nicks Streakin Harley 16.959 16.621 16.790 $682, 2 Caleb Clingen Yall Im Classic 17.026 16.582 16 .804 $512, 3 Brian Carman Im Ur Kinda Guy 17.310 16.299 16.805 $341, 4 Mike Hulsinger Bailey 16.937 16.758 16.848 $171

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Barks N Bits with our favorite

Jack Russel Terrier...

Bella

Loyal Ole’ Duke

We’ve had an exciting month here at the Ranch with several babies already born and still more on the way.

I’m learning which mammas will tolerate a dog nearby and which ones will try to squish me like a bug if I get close. I don’t care much for the latter mares.

There has been one revelation made by your truly this month. I hate to admit it, but Duke - the neighbor dog that never went home - is really not such a bad guy. (Even though he slobbers and drools when he begs and he leaves ginormous “dukey piles” all over the yard....) I have witnessed a softer side of Ole’ Duke that has left a lasting impression.

Let me share. The first baby that was born was witnessed by most of the people that live here. I was out in the barn looking for mice during the excitement, but Duke, he was engrossed in the miracle happening on the other side of the stall door. He was on the floor, as flat as he could make himself with his head as close to the door as he could get it....all to get a glimpse. He was hooked...in love....mesmerized....whatever you want to call it, but I think that he thought he had found his calling. He was now “Duke - Protector of the Baby Horses.”

I would get a kick out of him trying to visit with them all. He learned real quick about the mares I mentioned before. He’s a much bigger target

than me and almost got squished himself a few times. He witnessed a few more miracles and just like the first time, he would get as close as the people allow to get a peek.

One of the foals born was very weak and the people were spending a lot of time in the stall with him, several times a day and all night they were feeding the baby, trying to get the little guy up to walk and working with the vet to get him well. Each time they would enter the stall, Duke would follow and stay as close as he could. Sometimes the people would make him leave the stall and then he would just stand in the doorway, watching and whimpering. That would kind of get to me.

Unfortunately, the little foal just wasn’t strong enough to stand and nurse and after about three days he gave up the fight and went on to horse heaven. (And yes, I believe there are horses - and dogs - in heaven.)

Duke took it very hard. The people had to leave the foal in the stall next to his mamma until they could make arrangements for his little body.

Duke would not leave the foal’s side. He stayed right there in the straw with his head sometimes resting on the foal’s hind leg. He had us all tore up.....it was bad enough losing that foal, but then watching Duke’s loyalty gave us all a peek at unconditional love and loyalty.

The only time Duke left the stall was when the people called for all of us dog’s or someone pulled in he driveway....then right back to his post.

It was sad to watch them take the little fella away, but we all knew he was better off and Duke was satisfied that he had done his job well. And I have to say that I agree.

Until next month....

Stay loyal.....

O

Bella

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A Soul’s Journey

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Significant Time

”Time has no meaning in itself unless we choose to give it significance.”

~~~ Leo Buscaglia

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f anything, I’m learning that we have contact with people everyday that we might label as “insignificant.”

But because that contact took time in our and their life, it is significant. It is significant solely based on the fact that those few seconds, several minutes, or hours were how we chose to use our time. It is our choice that makes it significant. Time is truly the most limited resource we have. How much we have is clearly defined and we will never have one second more than has been determined.

By no means, should we walk around trying to make every contact significant. I think the point is that we should walk consciously through life not wasting any moments.

We should realize the “thank you” when someone holds the door; the sincere “how are you?” as we pass each other; the smile at a frowning face; and the “I love you”, “I like you”, or “thank you for being my friend” spoken words may mean a world to someone, but cost us only a few seconds. The cost is nothing more than an investment in the life of another person’s life. And, the return on that investment may make us rich beyond any measure.

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Angular Limb Deformities in Foals

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First picture on left is of a three month old BEFORE a check ligament desmotomy surgery. The deep flexor tendon is pulling on P3 causing a “clubbed foot”.

Center photo is same foal about four days post check ligament desmotomy surgery. Notice how the fetlock has a more normal pastern/ hoof axis.

Final photo is of the same baby AFTER he has a periosteal stripping surgery to correct “knock knees or carpus valgus.”

Running on straight and correct legs gives our equine athletes the best opportunity to get where they are going in the least amount of time.

Straight and correct legs also gives them the best chance of not having lameness problems with sore joints, strained or torn ligaments or other problems caused by having out of balance bones and joints. What can we do to give our equine athletes the best chance at running on straight and correct legs? The first step is to always select the most conformationally correct sire and dam for your foal as possible. Conformation, both good and bad, is highly heritable.

After we have done a good job at selecting good parents for our foals the next step is to evaluate the foal for correctness in conformation on the day it is born. Many conformation faults such as a mild case of carpus valgus or “knocked kneed” will correct themselves with stall rest if the deformity is recognized early. Some deformities such as tendons that are too lax require the opposite treatment and that is to be turned out to get some exercise. The lax tendons will respond to the exercise by tightening up. However depending on the severity of the laxity, the foal may need to be turned out in periods of an hour or two so that he doesn’t over exercise the lax tendons and ligaments before they are ready to support his legs moving as he runs and plays in a large paddock or pasture. The key to having straight and correct legs is to check over your foals legs and watch them walk at least two or three times a week. In the first few weeks it is even more important to check the foal’s legs every day because a straight legged foal can change to a foal with an angular limb deformity in a day’s time. If the foal is allowed to bounce around on crooked legs then the deformity will usually get worse.

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Article By Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM Pictures Provided by AVS

A deformity such a “contracted tendons” or clubbed foot can many times be corrected in the first few days of life if given a large dose (3 grams IV) of tetracycline. Tetracycline at this dose binds calcium in the blood stream and allows the contracted tendons to relax. This treatment has a lesser per cent chance of being successful if given when the baby is older so once again early detection and treatment is the key to success. It is important not to confuse a “contracted tendon” foal with a foal that is “over at the knees”. Giving tetracycline to a foal that is over at the knees will not correct the problem and may make it worse. The cause of “over at the knees” is the joint capsule and the structures that support the caudal or back of the knee or carpus are too tight. This deformity can usually be corrected by putting a cast on the legs from just below the elbows to just below the fetlocks. The cast shifts the weight bearing from the tendons and ligaments to the cast. This shifting of the weight bearing allows the joint capsule, ligaments and other supporting structures to relax. After forty eight to seventy two hours these structures are usually relaxed enough so that the carpus (knee) can rest in its normal position. Another problem can be foals that have feet that turn out but turned out feet can also be normal. Some foals that have narrow chests will toe out but will eventually become normal as their chests widen and the legs turn in as the chest widens. However some foals turn out excessively and most of the time glue on shoes with medial toe extensions will cause the foal to orient his legs in the correct direction. These shoes are left on ten to fourteen days depending on the age of the foal. It is best to leave the foal and the mare in a stall for those ten to fourteen days as the shoes will come off if they get stuck in the mud.

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Photo 1 is of a carpus valgus knee that the owner waited too long to correct with a periosteal stripping surgery. The radiograph shows a screw through the growth palte of the fast growing or long side of the carpus. The short side of the carpus has a periosteal stripping surgery performed.

Photo 2 is of the same carpus before the screw was put in the growth plate.

Photo 3 shows the depth of the growth plate being measured so that the screw is placed to the correct depth.

Photo 4 shows a drill marking the path for the screw across the growth plate.

For deformities that are too severe or are identified too late for conservative therapy, surgery can many times be a successful alternative. In the case of a clubbed footed foal, an “inferior check ligament desmotomy” surgery will most of the time result in the foot returning to the correct angle with P1, P2 and P3 being in correct alignment if the deformity is detected early enough. The inferior check ligament is cut and this allows the deep digital flexor tendon to relax and P3 to return to its correct position. If need be an extension is added to the toe to aid the foot to protect the already worn down toe. The foal is hand walked and the leg is wrapped for two weeks. The leg is stretched out in front of the foal for twenty second intervals several times a day. The stretching not only stretches the deep digital flexor tendon but it decreases adhesion formation at the site of the check ligament transaction.

If the carpus valgus or knock kneed foal or the bow legged or carpus varus foal does not respond to conservative therapy, many times a periosteal stripping surgery will allow the affected leg to straighten itself. A periosteal stripping surgery actually cuts the covering of the radius (periosteum) at the growth plate. This takes the tension of the periosteum off the short side of the radius and allows the short side to catch up in growth with the long side of the radius. Depending on how severe the deformity is, it could be corrected anywhere from a few days time up to a month’s time. The foal is kept in a stall during this time.

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We have gone over the most common angular limb deformities in young foals. Most of these cases will have good results with early detection and treatment. Besides good breeding, the key to straight and correct legs is an at least three to four times weekly walking through the foals’ pasture with a careful evaluation of each foal by looking at him from each side and evaluating him while he is still and in motion.

This attention to detail can pay off big time when your foals are in competitions during their adult life. Waiting until they are adults to correct these problems is waiting too late. Taking care of your foals legs is truly one case where an ounce of prevention (early detection and as conservative treatment as possible) is worth a pound of cure.

Stephen D. Fisch, DVM AVS Equine Hospital located at 9085 Magnolia Hill Drive Tallahassee, FL 32309.

Visit their website at www.avsequinehospital.com or call 850-386-3619

FASHION SECTION

s e s r o H WhereCountry MeetsCity

With Raquel Rzeszotarski

s l e e &H

I’ve decided to continue my outfit post from last month into May. Warmer weather is being more consistent & it’s time to accessorize. These outfits are accessory friendly & contain lots of bright colors & statement pieces.

s o h c n o P t Floral Prin &

First is the purple Lucchese boots with a floral dress & yellow Double J Saddlery bag. You can mix different floral prints together as long as they come from the same color scheme.

I love wearing ponchos, they are so comfortable yet you always look chic and pulled together when you wear them.

Anderson Bean has just put up some of their new Macie Bean styles online & they are great (available June 2012)

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FASHION SECTION I’ve admired this pair of Robin’s egg blue Lucchese boots from Sheplers for a long time. Pair them with a tunic, some turquoise & feather jewelry & you have a great look.

Pink Jeans are “IN” This yellow & pink outfit features more Double J stuff, the bag & cuff. The boots are Lucchese & the pink jeans are so in right now.

Accessorize

This turquoise & Navajo print outfit may be my favorite one. It features lots of Crow’s Nest Trading Post pieces including the vest & jewelry. The bag features bright Navajo print & ties into the white printed tee.

"Meet the girl behind Horses & Heels"

I’m Raquel; I live out there where the city meets the country. One day I’m wearing stilettos, the next day it’s spurs. I have an obsession with cowboy boots, Christian Louboutin, cosmetics and cooking. I have been riding since I was two-years old, have competed in just about every discipline & now I focus on barrel racing. I love speed & athletic horses, not to mention lots of sparkly things.

Horses & Heels is a trendy & practical blog. Keep up with the latest fashion, equestrian trends & learn how to become the perfect kitchen host. While some people deem country life to be dull & boring; Horses & Heels is shattering the myth with a unique intertwining of city & country life. Learn how to keep your horses & yourself dressed to impress.

Lastly I’ve created a set dedicated to accessories (all of these can be found at Sheplers). Beautiful boots, bags, & lots of silver pieces are all you need to take any look from fine to fabulous.

For those of you who are interested in seeing exacting where all of the pieces came from & how much they cost, you can find me on Polyvore at http://horsesandheels.polyvore.com/ This site is perfect for creating new outfits & being able to see what you can wear together. Create the outfit before you commit to buying something & then you know it’s wearable.

Follow Raquel on Twitter at: Twitter @CityMeetCountry, email her at raquel@horsesandheels.com or read on-line at www.horsesandheels.com

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CMSA News

News Provided By: Barb Ruwe & Bryan McDonald

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Raw Horsepower - Hard Ridin’ - Straight Shootin’ Photo provided by Mr Quigley Photography WWW.MR QUIGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY. com;

1st Ohio Cowboy Mounted Shooters Hoosier Horse Fair - Indianapolis, Indiana.

Will I see you shooting this year?

Ride Fast, Shoot Straight, Have Fun! Buckskin Barbee 513.367.0644 cmsa65@aol.com

1st Ohio CMSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Pictures provided by: Indiana Rough Riders

May 26 - Meetin at Little Miami - Gymkhana Club - Cleves, OH May 27 - The Cowboy Way - Gymkhana Club - Cleves, OH

Indiana Rough Riders Howdy All, The Indiana Rough Riders along with the Indiana Mounted Regulators were ridin’ hard and shootin’ straight as the cowboys and cowgirls demonstrated their shooting skills at the 34th annual Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 13-15. Large crowds of spectators cheered on the shooters as they demonstrated the fastest growing sport with a total of 5 demos given in the Pepsi Coliseum and the outdoor arena. Lectures on “Introducing you and Your Horse to Cowboy Mounted Shooting” presented by

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myself and Terry Martin also brought in large crowds into the lecture area of the South Pavilion as we presented information on what it takes to get you and your horse started in CMSA. We had a great group of celebrity riders with all of them doing remarkably well combining their riding and shooting skills. Cory Craig, reining trainer of Craig Performance Horses, was our first celebrity shooter and told us that this was one of the most exciting things he’s ever done on a horse, by the way, he shot clean both rounds. He also said he’s had a lot of his clients ask him about the sport and he never had an answer for them. That’s not a problem now, he said he’s ready to tell them how much fun he had and they all need to give it a “shot “so to speak.

Pictures provided by: Indiana Rough Riders

CMSA News

Our next celebrity shooter was none other than co-owner of the Fast Horse Resource Magazine, Christa Conway.

Christa’s background in barrel racing really paid off as she negotiated the course with speed and accuracy, and ladies, Christa hit 9 out of 10 balloons the first round and shot clean the second round. Christa had a great time and we thank her for participating with us and for giving us the opportunity to promote Cowboy Mounted Shooting with the Fast Horse Resource. Folks, if these two start competing in CMSA, we all could be in trouble!!!!!!!.

Many visitors stopped by the CMSA Booth and stalls to gather information, ask questions, look at the horses, and read each horse’s biography. The IMR had a great looking booth with a flat screen TV playing DVD’s of some of our best shooting around the country. IRR decorated the stall end- cap in a rustic Blacksmith/Livery Stable theme with everyone pitching in with individual stall decorations. It was a popular place for visitors to stop and pose for photos in front of the hitching rail and talk” cowboy” with us. We saw a lot of new faces and made a lot of new friends. Can’t wait until next year!

Many thanks go out to all IRR and IMR members, family, friends and volunteers that made the weekend a success!

That’s all for this month.

God Bless and keep those cylinders a spinin’ Bryan McDonald Indiana Rough Riders President www.indianaroughriders.com

IRR CMSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

May 12-New Shooter Clinic New Castle, IN 10AM – 2PM May 12 &13-New Castle, IN July 6, 7 & 8-Rushville 4-H Horse Park Aug 17, 18 & 19- Rushville 4-H Horse Park Sept 21, 22, 23---Indiana State Championship, Henry County Saddle Club, New Castle, IN

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TEEN CORRAL w/Clint Van

Pictures provided by Puhl’s Photo and the Bryant family

Happy Spring !!!

It’s Spring! I hope everyone had a good Easter. I am off to Cloverdale for a show over the weekend. I went to Circle G Arena last weekend for the IBRA Futurity and Preferred Show.

Troy Crumrine was the winner of the futurity. Great job, Troy.

You can read more about that event in The Horse Resource!

By the time you get this article I will be out of college for the year (first year completed)!

So, as you know, this is supposed to be Teen Corral, but this month I was just a little late. I interviewed our feature “Teen ” Cody Bryant on his “20”th birthday.

Smile, Critter! (Love the shirt!!)

Happy Birthday, Cody !

Cool... “Cody Bryant” Name: Cody Douglas Bryant Birthday: April 1, 1992 Parents: Jimmy and Rhonda Bryant Siblings: Amber Bryant (sister) Where to you live: Columbus, Indiana School: Graduate of Columbus North High School 2010 Does your family ride? Yes, my dad, mom and sister all ride.

Who taught you to ride?

Bryant (dad) and Joe Schulz

Jimmy

How old were you when you first started riding? I was about a year old and I had a pony by the name of "Shotgun".

Hobbies: Horses and work Where do you work? Central Sheet Metal (welder) How many horses do you have?

Fourteen Any other animals? Two dogs What are your accomplishments?

Youth Champion at the Indiana Barrel Futurity 2011 (riding Legacy Sizzler), Top five State Show and numerous wins at open shows, youth and open.

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Indiana Barrel Futurity Youth Champ 2011

TEEN CORRAL w/Clint Van Some Favorites Horse - Hoosier Fame Truck - Dodge Cummins 5.9 Trailer -Bloomer Bit - O Ring and Gag Bit Movie - 8 Seconds Food - Steak

How do you feel about no longer being a youth? Grown Up, I can run adult.

What would you like to win?

Fort Smith, Arkansas Do you have a mentor?

Jimmy Bryant (dad) and Troy Crumrine.

Are You Ready for the Kentucky Derby?

Whats your favorite show and why? Quarter Horse Congress because all my friends are there and its a straight 1 D barrel race.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope to be a successful barrel horse trainer riding horses for other people.

Any advice to fellow barrel racers? Try to focus mentally going in the pen, don't over-ride, just do the best you can.

Its show season full bloom now, hope to see everybody soon.

Until next month, Run fast and tight turns,

Clint Clint is an 18 year old recent graduate of East Central High School. His parents are Terrie VanVolkenburgh and respectively Joe Trentman. He has grown up in the horse world, both parents have rode almost all their life...Clint's grandfather as some of you may remember was the late Terry VanVolkenburgh, who would run up and down the fences when his daughters would run barrels. Clint began barrel racing at the age of 4 with a pony, then went on to particpate in Jr. Rodeo and his favorite event was the sheep riding, had to believe he is now a barrel racer. He has won the Ohio Youth NBHA and Indiana Youth and Open NBHA , he has also won the congress youth barrel four times, and was runner up in the Congress Sweepstakes, placed at Josey Jr. world numerous times, and won the NBHA Youth World 1d in 2006. He loves to barrel race and is now trying his hand at the futurities. In Clint's spare time he mows grass for a part time job and is also very active in his church where he and his cousins are bible school helpers. Clint also volunteers one day a week at a school in Cincinatti where he spends time tutoring other kids in reading.

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IHSRA NEWS

Story by Lisa Colby- Photos provided by IHSRA

Rodeo News from the

Indiana High School Rodeo Association

IHSRA and IJRA WORK TOGETHER IN JOINT RODEO I was waiting for someone to send me the article to submit this month when it came to me that I should just write this one myself about something that I really enjoy and feel strongly about – the IHSRA and the IJRA joining forces and putting on a rodeo together.

The Indiana High School Rodeo Association and the Indiana Junior Rodeo Association will be combining their efforts in the upcoming joint rodeo May 12th and 13th at the Hoosier Horse Park in Edinburgh, Indiana. This will be the fourth time that we have joined together the two associations for a rodeo. Ideas for the first joint venture a few years ago were met with skepticism from both sides, but the rodeo came off without a hitch. Both associations were used to running rodeos their own way and concerns about combining such a broad age group – preschoolers through high school age – were heavy on many a parent’s mind.

I have two daughters who went through all four years of the IHSRA while my son was in the junior rodeo, so I had a different perspective and knew what kind of kids we have in the high school association.

They are polite, responsible, respectful and worthy of the admiration that the younger kids have for them. They really step up during the junior portion of the rodeo - helping untie calves, set up poles and barrels,

2012 Schedule May 12-13, 2012May 26-28, 2012 – June 9-10, 2012 – June 15-16, 2012 – July 15-21, 2012 –

Edombirgj. IN [Joint Rodeo IJRA] Lexington, KY Lebanon, Indiana State Finals TBA Nationals -Rock Springs, Wyoming

hold goats etc. Joint rodeos are beneficial for both associations – the younger members get to watch someone just a few years older than them and see how quickly their goals and aspirations can be fulfilled and the older kids get to feel what it’s like to be role models and set important examples for the younger ones.

My girls have both graduated, but I remember what it was like trying to compete in both associations and often having to divide the family up due to conflicts in the schedule. Joint rodeos make this unnecessary since they can all compete at the same location. Kindergarten through fifth grade compete in the slack portion of the rodeo and sixth grade through seniors compete during the performance in the evening. How exciting is it for a 6th grader to compete side by side with a senior and even end up on top!

Yet another reason that these joint ventures are worthwhile is that they save both associations in the cost of the rodeo. We can share in the expenses such as arena rental, judges, ambulance, stock costs and we can also share in the work required to put a rodeo on.

While reading the bios of the member spotlights these past several months, it seems that a common reason that these young adults enjoy the IHSRA is that our association is an extended family to them. They have developed relationships as strong or stronger than they have with their immediate family members. What better way to showcase this than at a joint IHSRA/IJRA rodeo? Now their families have grown tremendously!

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IHSRA NEWS

I.H.S.R.A. Member SPOTLIGHT

Lucianne McDuffee

My name is Lucianne McDuffee, the daughter of Lori and Ed McDuffee. I am 18 years old and a senior at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is my fourth year to compete in the Indiana High School Rodeo Association. I came in my freshman year new to rodeo. I was told it was a great place to learn, develop skills, and grow with a great group of kids my age. Whoever told me that was exactly right.

I currently barrel race and pole bend off of my horse Elvis. I plan on going to Murray State University in the fall to continue rodeo and get my athletic training degree. My most memorable rodeo memory was my first run back after an injury that changed my life. I never thought I’d run again, but with the inspiring words and the help of my rodeo family, I am back to where I left off..

Chase Layton Chase is a 17 year old senior at Greenfield Central High School in Greenfield, Indiana. His parents are Arlyne and Thomas Layton and he has been a member of the Indiana High School Rodeo Association for two years. Chase is a calf roper and his horse’s name is Colonel Sprat Rocks but he calls him MT or Dunny for short.

When asked why he joined the IHSRA he said that he always wanted to be a calf roper and that he enjoys hanging out with his rodeo family.

After high school he plans on attending a 4 year college, continuing to rodeo, and become a farrier. He also hopes that his hard work will pay off and he will rodeo professionally. His favorite IHSRA memory was the 2011 state finals where he finally caught his calf after two days of trying!

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IJRA IJRA News

Story provided by: Rachel Thomas

Team Indiana Brings Home the Flag!

R

odeo season is back in full swing and off to an amazing start. This year’s Indiana Cinch Division Team traveled to Powderly, KY for the Quad State rodeo held on March 24th and 25th to compete against Cinch Division teams from Kentucky and Illinois. This year, Indiana came out on top and is very proud to have the Quad State Champion flag flying in Indiana until next year. Way to go Team Indiana!

Indiana had an outstanding weekend. Contestants continued to compete for the opportunity to be one of the top four in each event from their state, and have the honor of competing with the best of the best from our country as well as Canada and Australia during the Cinch Division National Finals in Gallup, NM. After the Quad State rodeo, Anna Dietrich is leading the Girl’s All-Around while Tucker Whitten is at the top of the Boy’s Cinch All-Around. Grace Hasler and Dalton Hartle are having a great Rookie season and find their names at the top of the All-Around Rookie list. All of the contestants on Team Indiana played such an important part in the Quad State win. Check out the IJRA website for more results. www.ijra.org

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Photos provided by IJRA

Jordan Banta - Bull Riding

IJRA News Abbi White - Poles - Quad State

until the IJRA State Finals which will be August 11th and 12th in Frankfort, IN. Get your tickets from any IJRA cowboy or cowgirl and help them have the chance to win $100!

The Edinburgh rodeo will be held on May 12th and 13th at the Hoosier Horse Park. This rodeo will be a joint rodeo with the Indiana High School Rodeo Association. Our joint rodeos give the kids the opportunity to watch contestants at the next level compete. Since the IHSRA also has a great group of young adults, it offers the younger contestants a chance to interact with role models and mentors. Come and watch two full days of exciting rodeo action.

IJRA members will be holding their annual “yard sale” during the Edinburgh rodeo. Families are encouraged to bring the gear, clothes, equipment and tack that they are no longer using to set up a table at their trailer. Our General Membership meeting will also be held to elect the officers and board for the 2012-2013 rodeo season. Be thinking about positions and people you would like to have representing our association.

www.ijra.org

We are looking forward to a summer of excitement and the memories that will be made as we travel the rest of this season.

Follow up with us next month to see who will be traveling to Gallup, NM, and find out what exciting things are happening in IJRA.

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Our weekend at the Hoosier Horse Fair was fun and very busy. We had our table set up in the Kid’s Corral and met many nice families we hope will join our organization.

IJRA Princess, Lois Thomas, was on hand to talk to the kids and did a great job of promoting our association.

IJRA had four different sessions on the schedule where families interested in learning about rodeo and IJRA could stop by and get information. Some of the IJRA members also were part of the Ranch Rodeo and had the opportunity to Mutton Bust in front of the big crowd.

Beastmaster also had items for IJRA to sell and gave 10% of the profit back to IJRA. If you still want to order and support IJRA, go to www.beastmasterrodeo.com and put IJRA in the box when you check out. Beastmaster will continue to sponsor us from sales through this season. Thank you to all the families who came out to work the booth, help sell 50/50 tickets or brought their kids to Mutton Bust. A special thanks to Jeff and Cole Rawlings and Brittany Molden for bringing the sheep for the kids to ride. Thank you everyone!

IJRA’s first rodeo back after the long winter break was held in conjunction with the Cinch Division State Finals at New Castle on April 28th and 29th.

It’s great to get back underway and we have a summer full of fun and excitement to look forward to! Raffle May 12th-13th tickets for the 40’ Powder Creek June 9th-10th Round Pen or $500 are now on sale July 28th for $5 each or four tickets for $20.

August 11th-12th This IJRA fundraiser will be going on

Anna Dietrich

2012 Schedule

Joint IJRA and IHSRA rodeo at Edinburgh, IN IJRA rodeo in LaPorte, IN IJRA rodeo in Salem, IN at the SIJRA rodeo grounds IJRA State Finals in Franklin, IN

CHRISTIAN COWBOY COLLECTION

The Shirt Off Your Back

w/ Christa Conway

For some reason this month the phrases, “Hats off to Him” and “He’d give you the shirt off his back” have been rolling around in my head. I have no idea why, other than I figure God must be trying to show me something. It started when I was at a 4H meeting with the kids and one of the girls had forgotten her cowboy boots. Gracie immediately offered hers and although they were too small, it made me realize how sometimes the smallest gestures can remain with someone.

Of course I was proud of my youngest child and I got to thinking of other instances where I have witnessed quick action on someone’s part to spare another person heartache or embarrassment. This is where my mind went.

Most people expect there to be some sort of dress code at a barrel race, especially if you have competed in rodeos before. In rodeo competition the competitors are expected to be dressed with long sleeve shirts and hats if they are anywhere near the arena. (Although some stock contractors are very lenient about this rule, it still exists.) But usually no real surprises occur while at a rodeo as far as apparel and gear are concerned.

I have, however, been to more than one barrel race before where the dress code was unknown by someone getting ready enter the arena.

More often than not, a fellow competitor has realized that “Bill” has on a ball cap and yells out for him to take his hat off as he is entering the arena. Or “Sally didn’t wear a long sleeve shirt and “Betty” offers hers at the last minute....literally giving her the shirt off of her back as she approaches the gate for her run. I have also witnessed the person saved from a DQ enter the arena to set a new fast time followed by a congratulations from the hat hollerer or the shirt sharer.

Those are the kind of things that I want my kids to witness.

It would be so easy to allow that person who is known to be a “tough” competitor to make his or her run without tipping them off on the dress code and letting them take a DQ.... eliminating one of the competition. But, what would Jesus have to say about that?

“Well, they should read the showbill,” you might say. Or “Not my problem, I’m not their keeper.”

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Here is what I found in God’s word that applies to all of us about how to treat our brothers and sisters.

1 John 2:10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is no occasion for stumbling in him.

1 John 3:17 But whoso hath this world’s goods and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up the compassion of his heart from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

1 John 4:21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loveth God love his brother also.

Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Edify another.......I especially like the last verse. If you look up the word “edify” in the dictionary, it means to enlighten. Enlighten another.....which can also mean to teach someone, intruct them, build them up.

Don’t you think that when you do something nice for someone else - your brother or sister - that you edify them? That you build them up....instruct them somewhat by example.

I know I wouldn’t be knocking Bill or Betty for their act of kindness. If anything, I’d be telling me kids, “Did you see what Betty just did? That’s what we should do for each other.”

And it is true - that’s what we should do, when given a chance, we should look out for one another, set an example of kindness for those around us and edify another.

Until next month....

Happy Trails & God Bless!

Christa

On the Trail

By Brother Brad Curtis of Mountain Top Cowboy Church

THE THUMPER

The sun began to set As the sky grew cold and grey We were ridin` back to camp Yep callin` it a day

I don’t mind walkin` But I sure could use a ride The valley where I’m headed Well it’s purty deep and wide

Trip said thumper grab your gear And get ready to hit the trail You say you need a ride I get you one from hell

So this ol bronc Well he ain’t got a chance Cause I’ll give him some iron And have a cowboy dance

When we got to camp Had a hot cup and a bite Time to tell some stories Like every other night

Trip jumped up Said beat all I’ve ever seen Ya preacher I have a pony But he’s still a bit green

He rope the meanest bronc That was in the herd As the thumper stood there He never said a word

I ain’t just a preacher I’m ridin` for the Brand And I’ll thump this here bronc Like I do the bible in my hand

We were gathered around the fire When he come limpin` in It was that bible thumper Who preached about hell and sin

You get you some rest In the morning` have some chow And if I were you I’d start prayin` now

He said boy God bless you This fire is a heavenly sight Do you mind if I warm up Maybe sleep here tonight

The thumper bedded down As Trip stomped away The boy looked at each other They’d never seen him this way

Trip got the bronc saddled It was quite a fight Handin` him the reins Said preach he’ll be alright The thumper said God bless you I know he’s a bit green But this pony will do just fine He’s really not that mean

It was then Trip spoke up Said preacher you can stay But before sun rise

Before the sun rose Trip kicked the thumpers feet Said preach get up Grab some chow to eat

You need to be on your way The thumper said about that Do you have a horse to lend My pony came up lame He needs time to mend

The thumper blessed his food As the boys all dug in He just thanked the Lord Said nothing` about hell and sin

Luke 6:35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil

Then the thumper said Trip I was once just like you Didn’t care for preachers Or the work they do But Lord got ahold of me Then he said with a grin Now I preach about hell And repentin` of our sin

Former rodeo cowboy Brad Curtis of Vilonia, AR pastor of Mountain Top Cowboy Church in Heber Springs, AR and author of On The Trail “Christian cowboy poems and proverbs” as well as a new book “He Holds the Reins” available at www.authorhouse.com Contact cowboypoet@windstream.net for book orders or for speaking engagements - Bro. Brad Curtis, Vilonia, AR Copyright 2012

One Last (& most important) thought…

Salvation is a gift and a choice......

Read past issues of our Christian Cowboy Collection and the Christian Barrel Racer’s Newsletter at the website below!

Jesus died on the cross as the final sacrifice. When He was resurrected on the 3rd day, he defeated Satan for us. All we have to do is believe that He beat death and acknowledge it with our words. If we believe that and accept Him as our personal savior…we are promised eternal life with Him in Heaven.

You can’t earn your way into Heaven; you have to believe your way there.

So many people think they “aren’t good enough” to get to Heaven… But… Salvation is a GIFT from God and you don’t earn a gift. Gifts are something someone gives to you and for the gift to be yours, you have to accept it. All we have to do is accept that wonderful gift. I know I have…won’t you?

But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many.

Romans 5:15

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you will be saved.

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. Romans 10: 9-10

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ITOBA NEWS - Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

Hoosier Horse Fair Update The Hoosier Horse Fair was a great success for ITOBA. A big thank you to all who helped out with setting up and working the booth! There was a significant amount of activity and interest in ITOBA, and fun was had by all who stopped by for a photo op .

ITOBA President Herb Likens poses for his photo op at the ITOBA booth

Herb Likens (ITOBA President), and Christina Lawton (ITOBA Executive Director) met with Representative Pence, who is currently running for governor, during the Hoosier Horse Fair for an introductory meeting. ITOBA is committed to communicating the needs and goals of the Indiana Breeders and Owners by working closely with our government officials, such as Representative Pence. It is through active communication by engaging in meetings such as the one with Representative Pence that ITOBA strives to help promote the Horse Racing Industry in Indiana.

The 2012 ITOBA In Training Sale for 2 and 3 Year Olds is Quickly Approaching!!!!

Contracts have been sent out and the Final Entry Deadline is May 17, 2012. This sale is for 2 and 3 year old Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses that are in training and have not started. It is being held at Indiana Downs in Shelbyville, IN. Please visit the website, www.itoba.com, to find more detailed information and a copy of the consignment contract if needed.

The Under Tack Show is being held on Saturday, July 14, 2012, and starts at 11:00 A.M. The Sale will be held Sunday, July 15, 2012, and starts at 1:00 P.M.

Reminder

Don't forget to mail in your nomination payments for the 2014 3YO Stallion Season Auction Stakes Race (see next page for eligibility requirements).

There are still Stallion Seasons available for purchase through ITOBA for the 2012 Breeding Season. Contact ITOBA for details.

Representative Pence stopped by the ITOBA booth briefly during his visit to the Hoosier Horse Fair.

(From Left to Right: Nikki Campbell, Ryan Campbell (ITOBA Board Member), Representative Pence, Christina Lawton (ITOBA Executive Director), Herb Likens (ITOBA President), and Darlene Likens.)

As a final note, ITOBA would like to wish all the Indiana Breeders and Owners good racing luck as the 2012 racing season is well underway‌Hope to see you at the tracks!!!

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Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association - ITOBA NEWS 2014 ITOBA 3YO Stallion Season Auction Stakes Race 1st Payment Due MAY 1st, 2012 Horses eligible to run in the 2014 ITOBA Stallion Season Auction Stakes Race include IN bred yearlings sired by any stallion whose season sold in the 2010 ITOBA Stallion Season Auction. *(This includes ALL IN bred yearlings sired by the eligible stallion, not solely the season sold in the auction)*. The owner of any eligible yearling must be a member of ITOBA, and pay three nomination fees (listed below). The race is strictly for 3 year olds and payments must be received by the due date or a late fee will be added.

Nomination Fee Due Dates: May 1,2012.…………………$100.00 October 1,2012 ……………..$150.00 March 1, 2013.………………$250.00 Stalllions Eligible for the 2014 ITOBA 3YO Stallion Season Auction Race

Alysweep Arromanches Article of Faith Barely Union Scale Bluesnclues Boboman Buckle Down Ben Cat Dreams Century City (IRE) Champali Charging Indian Chief Seattle City Weekend Classy Prospector Colonial Colony Cowboy Cal Desert Warrior El Nino

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Elite Squadron Europe Evil Minister Forest Danger Goods Grand Chance Hap High Fly Hunting Hard Indy King Jackson’s Gap Killenaule Leelanau Magna Graduate Massive Drama Max’s Pal Mondavi Mr. Mabee

Please complete the following information and return with your nomination fee.

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Some of our recent “players” are listed to the right.

Last Month’s Answers: Page 33, Page, 33, Page 85, Page 7, Page 88/Back page, Page 62, Page 85, Page 72, Page 73, Page 64, Page 67, Page 69, Page 59, Page 81, Page 78

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Shirley Blauser - Greenville, PA - Age ?

Greeley Eastep - Bainbridge, IN - Age 9 Mary White - Trenton, TN - Age 57 Betty Noel - Coatesville, IN - Age 65 Dick Thompson - Alexandria, IN - Age 74 Jalyn Harrington - Dayton, IN - Age 78 Mr. Clyde Stringer - Greencastle, IN - He says, “Still 82” Della Mae Lockridge - Jonesboro, IN - Age 88

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2009 Dun and White Mare, DUN SHARIN DA REIGN, Registered APHA# 971,941.

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2010 Indiana Bred AQHA Bay Stallion colt. He is a Streakin Six Grandson by a Grandson of Secretariat and out of a 1D Barrel Mare that is a granddaughter of Shawnee Bug. $3500

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2009 Flashy Bay and White gelding, TUFF ENUFF TA TANGO, Registered APHA# 971586.

Treasured/Streakin Six and Secretariat bred. Dam was out of a AAA producing mare. Track or barrel racing prospect. $1500 12 yr old Dun and White Treasured/Pesky Tonka bred APHA mare. Well started and handy.

Has mostly been used as a brood mare. Produces nice babies and all four of her foals have been colored, 2 from paint, 1from QH and 1 from TB stallions. $2000 9 yr old Black and White APHA Treasured/Streakin Six bred mare. Out of AAA producing mare. Good broodmare, all 3 of her babies by Seattle Rob had color. $1500

King Vet Service – Brad King, DVM Equine Sports Medicine Clinic

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Mystery of the Month This month’s Mystery group includes a few ladies who have been included in our Mystery on an individual basis before.

Can you identify all of our pretty cowgirls?

If you can correctly identify our cowgirls, tell us why they are pictured together, include a year.....and give us as much information as possible....you can win your choice of a one year subscription to The Horse Resource, a “Horsey Hat” or a “Horsey-T.” Please send us your photos from the past....we’d like to use them in our Mystery of the Month. Horses, people, events, etc... Send via email to: thehorseresource@msn. com or mail to The Horse Resource 12601 S CR 200 W Muncie, IN 47302 We will return your original photos to you.

We Have A Winner!

Our April Mystery winner is Lori WIlliams (with a little help from Debbie Williams!) Lori & Debbie knew that our mystery cowboy is Myron Humbert. Myron was also called “Hop” or “Barney” at the horse shows. The horse shown was called Cheetah and the year was approximately 1959-1962. The picture was taken during the Upland Labor Day Rodeo in Upland, Indiana. Myron is no longer with us, but some of his family are still involved in the horse industry. We recieved emails from family members who were very excited to see his picture in our Mystery of the Month! Congratulations to Lori, she chose to receive a FREE year’s subscription to The “Fast” Horse Resource.

Correction!

We have a correction for our February Mystery group of people.

Teresa (Haffner) Meyers contacted us to let us know that we had misidentified one of our ladies from our Contest Riders Association Board of Directors. The first lady on the left is actually Leslie Yarger, instead of Susie Frauhiger. Thanks for setting us straight, Teresa! They are from Left to Right: Pete Frauhiger, Leslie Yarger, Genie (Prescott) Reidy, Teresa (Haffner) Meyers, Tootie Rice, Bill Finney, Terry Rice and Jerry Cobb.

Do You Still Like Playing? Help Us Out.....

We are running low on photos.....Please send us your older photos of horsemen and women (and kids) that are still active in the horse business today. Or if you have pictures of a well known horse or event....that will mix things up a bit. We’re up for some new mysterys if you are!!

Keep sending us those photos!! Send via email to thehorseresource@msn.com or mail to 12601 S CR 200 W Muncie, IN 47302 Page 59

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