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Horse Resource VOLUME 8

ISSUE 9

SEPTEMBER 2015

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR A Letter from the Editor

ummer is quickly fading into fall...where does the time go? It will be blanket season before we know it. And Halloween, Boo and Boo!

Until then we are enjoying the sunshine and summertime activities. We had a great time at the Indiana State Fair Free Stage watching one of my favorite duos, Big & Rich, entertain with a little help from Cowboy Troy. They were great and Cowboy Troy stuck around for pictures after the concert. *Side note: Big & Rich provide our music of choice when headed to a horse shows and rodeos or just riding in the truck! Not much room for words from me this month, so I’ll just leave you with this: Enjoy what’s left of summer with some friends at a fair, a rodeo. a horse show, a concert....or just take a ride on horseback together! Until next month.... I’ll enjoy the rest of my summer with friends too.... Oh, and don’t forget to count your blessings on horseback!

God Bless and Ride Safe,

A Little “Barrel Talk”

If you have visited “Barrel Talk” on BarrelHorseWorld.com, then you’ll have an idea of what to expect here. If you are not familiar with this “on-line hot spot,” be prepared to read interesting comments from other people in the horse world. We try to include topics that might be helpful and/or meaningful to our readers. To read more visit www.barrelhorseworld.com. Be advised that advice found below is not endorsed by The Horse Resource. Always check with your vet before starting any treatment.

How to Prevent Making a Bleeder tin can What are some things we can do to prevent our horses from bleeding, can they be healed? rattleandroll Main thing to prevent is conditioning and fitness for the horse. The horse has to been conditioned to what his job is. A sports medicine vet once told me that barrel racers are notorious for just going out and loping a few circles during the week but then on the weekend asking a horse to run full out. Their lungs are not conditioned to this. He suggested about once a week to sprint 250 yards or so. Build up capillary strength. Runninbay To my knowledge there is nothing that can prevent a horse from becoming a bleeder. Most horses that sprint - like race horses and barrel horses - will bleed. Some bleed more often than others. Causes range from the air temperature, to the hardness of the ground they are running on, and sometimes just the anatomy of a particular horse. Coughing during/after a horse runs is a well known sign, as well as slowing down prematurely. And obvioulsly bleeding from the nose is a sure sign. There are ways to treat it. Lasix is the most popular method and some people believe it is the only way. However, even Lasix does not stop it completely. Nasal strips are also a great tool to make sure they are able to get the oxygen they need and take some stress off the respiratory system. rachellyn80 Conditioning is key... Most bleed-

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ers that I’ve been around are not truly fit before they are asked to perform. Once a horse bleeds, they are more predisposed to bleeding again, but that’s not to say that they can’t be made healthier. Dust and allergies also play a role, as well as humidity I’m sure. Lingering respiratory issues...You just have to know your horse and pay attention to what they’re telling you. An alley issue will always start out as anxiety. 3rdtimesacharm My vet said the same thing. He rides polo horses, he said if you keep them fit they won’t bleed. I feed oats. I took one of mine off oats and he started bleeding, put him back on oats and he stopped. Never had a bleeder on oats. Runninbay I have to disagree to an extent about keeping them fit. Yes, I’m sure it helps a ton but I know of two horses that bleed that are in great shape! So I’m not convinced that will keep them from bleeding. sixpatches The one I had bleed on me was in fantastic shape. Had a track vet and the first words out his mouth was there is no way it is a fitness issue.I do believe they better be in shape or they will but that isn’t the only cause. KylaKris While I think them being in shape does help, nutrition is the biggest factor to me in helping prevent or to keep one under control. Horses’ bodies are designed to graze most of the day with a constant variety

of vegetation. When we keep them stalled up getting straight alfalfa with sweet feed day in and day out, how can you expect their body to be healthy. Horses are not meant to tolerate these kinds of feeds, especially those with molasses or other high sugar content. IMO, if you take a look at your feed program you will get better answers. cow pie Feed to win is a great book to have. I know of several race trainers that don’t have bleeders. Nutrition is one. The other is common sense knowing when to stop before blowing out the capilaries. Griz I’d second this, look at ALL the extremely fit racehorses who bleed. miss_n_cinch13 Although, in my opinion, oats are a better feed options, they will not keep one from bleeding. KylaKris I agree with this. If you look at what they are being fed rather than how conditioned they are, it will give you a better idea of why they might bleed. jewishprincess IMO only. I disagree. Yes. Racehorses are fit. BUT. How often do they blow them out like they do during a race? yes they breeze them during the week. But when racing, they are full out sprinting for the win. Same with barrel horses. I’m sure respitory issues can play a factor. But IMO it’s a matter of conditioning the LUNGS.***notice I didn’t say the horse***you have to

condition the lungs for sprinting. loping doesn’t do that. only sprinting does. Lmichaels I have a bleeder and for mine - I try #1 to keep him pain free. As pain can cause your blood pressure to go up increasing the risk of bleeding. I avoid dust and dusty areas as much as possible. I dont clean stalls or sweep the barn while he is near it and that has helped a bunch. I wet his hay too. I give him MSM daily to help with any inflammation in airway. I give mine lasix and kentucky red when he runs, We ride him 5 days a week and do some sprints during the week too to keep his lungs conditioned.I rest him for a few weeks every 3-4 months to give his lungs a break and time to heal if any issues are going on and I like to give him time off from the lasix and kentucky red just to let his body reset itself I try not to keep him in the stall too much as I want him out with his head down so the nasal cavities can drain naturally. I feed all mine on the ground as well as hay on the ground in tubs Biggest thing to me is you have a bleed occur to give them time off and do antibiotics and a trachea wash if your vet can do it.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS & CONTACT INFORMATION Table of Contents Articles Page

Letter From Editor 4 A Little Barrel Talk 4 Horseshoe Hunt 5 Table of Contents & The Staff 5 Calendar of Events 6-7 My Daddy Always Said 6 NPBA News 7 Barrel Horse World Calendar of Events 8 Barks N Bits with Bella 9 American History Preview 10 News 11 Chalee Gilliland Memorial Barrels & Bling 12-13 IBRA News 16-18 QHRAI News 24-29 Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM 30-31 CMSA News 32 Teen Corral w/Clint Van 34-35 IJRA Rodeo News 36-37 IHSRA News 38-39 Looking - A Soul’s Journey 40 Christian Cowboy Collection 42-43 Bro Brad Curtis - On the Trail 43 Business Card Directory 44 Stallion Directory 45 Classifieds 45 ITOBA News 46-48 Li’l Cowpokes Corral 50 Mystery of the Month 51

Advertiser Page AVS Equine 21 BBRP 22-23 Brad King Vet Service 33 Brandin Iron 51 C Bar C Expo Center 11 Cowpokes 41 First To Shake Six Back Henry County Saddle CLub 20 IBRF 14 John & Cat Parks Horsemanship Clinic 15 Michigan City Dodge 2 Murphy Trailer Sales 49 Puhl’s Photography 19 Reveal 4-N -1 3

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Calendar of Events

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* Showbill/flyer/info on website SEPTEMBER 2015

4 - Pana, IL IBRA Approved @ Pana Fair Arena - Tammy Deere - 217-8256151 or 217-562-2514 4 - Shepherdsville, KY IBRA Approved @ Bluegrass Saddle Club Bryan Isham - 502-235-8598

11 - Eddyville, KY IBRA Approved @ Lee S Jones Park Arena - Erin Waters - 270-625-5291 11 - LaGrange, KY IBRA Approved @ Benton Jackson Arena - Ashley Cornett - 502-889-7393

4-6 - Edinburgh, IN - IBRA Super Show @ Hoosier Horse Park - Eddie Webb 317-714-6621

*11-13 - Connersville, IN IBRA & GBRA - Bricker Barrel Racing Productions - Visit www. brickerbarrelracing.com for flyer

*5 - Danville, IL @ M & W Saddle Club - M & W Jackpot Shows NBHA & Illinois Barrel Racing Assoc approved - Added $

*11-13 - Edinburgh, IN @ Hoosier Horse Park - Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity - BFA, Future Fortunes, IBRA Super Show

5 - Marion, IL IBRA Approved @ Williamson County Saddle Club Arena - Jeff Parks 618-889-2865

12 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana QHRAI SSA $100,000 Added Futurity and $50,000 Added Derby Finals

5-6 - Leitchfield, KY IBRA Approved @ Grayson Co Saddle Club - Jenni Pendergest - 270-589-0060 5 - Versailles, KY IBRA Approved @ Hodge Arena - Carmon Poor - 859509-1431 5-6 - Glen Easton, WV IBRA Approved @ Turn And Burn Arena Patty & Kylie Bungard 304-238-4669 *5-7 - Huntington, IN - BBRP Summer Sizzler Series, IBRA & NBHA 01 Bricker Barrel Racing Productions - Visit www.brickerbarrelracing.com for flyer *5 - Noblesville, IN @ Hamilton County Horse Sale - Tack, Hay & Starw, Horses, etc - Call 317-9464450 or visit our Facebook page: Hamilton County Livestock Auction and Horse Sale 6 - Waterloo, IL IBRA Approved @ Waterloo Fairgrounds Arena - Megan Cron - 618-401-6543 6 - Vandalia, IL IBRA Approved @ Okaw Saddle Club - Brenda Daniels 618-283-7045 6 - Ridgway, IL IBRA Approved @ Gallatin County Fair Arena - Ryan Smith 618-926-3518 *6-7 - Ft Wayne, IN @ Allen County Fairgrounds - Labor Day Show 7 - DuQuion, IL - IBRA Super Show @ DuQuion State Fairgrounds - Call Donald Hutchcraft 618-927-4317

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*12 - Anderson, IN @ Madison County Equestrian Club - Contesting Show - Click for Showbill 12 - Cardington, OH IBRA Approved @ Ruggles Arena - Janet Ruggles 419-210-7204 12 - LaPorte County 4H NBHA IN06 $1,250 Added, LaPorte, IN *12 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - $600+ added - IBRA, APHA, Illinois Barrel Racing Assoc, - See showbill for specifics on approved dates and details 12 - Greenup, KY IBRA Approved @ Greenup County Fairgrounds - Jeff Bentley - 606-923-2208 12 - Hustonville, KY IBRA Approved @ Edmiston Arena - Christy Edmiston - 859-516-1477 12 - Pennington Gap, VA IBRA Approved @ Leeman Field Arena Jackie Neff 423-963-0932 12 - Payneville, KY IBRA Approved @ Meade County Saddle Club - Matt Fackler and Matt Popham - 270-6687447 or 270-547-9510 12-13 - Reed City, MI IBRA Approved @ Reed City Rodeo - Lori Ebels - 231-878-3445 12 - Terre Haute, IN - IBRA Approved @ Stop 16 Saddle Club - Contact: Angie McMillin or Jeremy Ray - 812-

208-7013 or 812-208-0582 12 - Albion, IN IBRA Approved @ Noble County Saddle Club Speed Show - Mary Worman - 260-229-4616 12-13 - Mt Vernon, IL IBRA Approved @ King City Saddle Club - Donald Hutchcraft 618-927-4317 12&13 at Fox Valley Saddle Association Grounds, Hampshire, IL. All Breed Open & ABRA Approved Horse Show. Contact Lisa Barbrey at 815-751-2752. For Showbils & forms visit http://www.swbuckskin.com 13 - NBHA IN06 $1,000 Added Fund Raiser Show, Logansport, IN 13 - Henryville, IN IBRA Approved @ Yankeetown Arena - Nat Stewart 812-736-3759 18 - Huntington, IN IBRA Approved @ Chief La Fontaine Saddle Club Jessica Braswell - 937-287-2691 18-20 - Chase, MI IBRA Approved @ D Bar D Ranch - Brittany Stowell or Kimberly Lang - 231-942-2711 or 231-878-1789 *18-20 - Rushville, IN - NBHA & GBRA - Bricker Barrel Racing - Visit www.brickerbarrelracing.com 18 - Shepherdsville, KY IBRA Approved @ Bluegrass Saddle Club Bryan Isham 502-235-8598 19 - Leitchfield, KY IBRA Approved @ Grayson Co Saddle Club - Jenni Pendergest - 270-589-0060 19 - Noblesville, IN @ Hamilton County Horse Sale - Tack, Hay & Starw, Horses, etc - Call 317-9464450 or visit our Facebook page: Hamilton County Livestock Auction and Horse Sale

19 - West Sunbury, PA IBRA Approved @ Buckhorn Ranch Karen Lyons - 724-290-1859 19 - Angola. IN IBRA Approved @ Steuben Co Bit And Bridle - Kayla Weible - 260-667-8708 19-20 - Bloomington, IN IBRA Approved @ Monroe County Saddle Club - Brad Johnson - 812-322-4473 19-20 - Mt Vernon, IL IBRA Approved @ King City Saddle Club - Donald Hutchcraft 618-927-4317 25 - Campbellsville, KY IBRA Approved @ Taylor Co Fair Arena - Les Akridge 859-481-3584 or 270403-4462 26 - Versailles, KY IBRA Approved @ Hodge Arena - Carmon Poor 859-509-1431 25-27 - Marion, IN IBRA Approved @ Grant County Fairgrounds - Carrie or Wayne Pavey 765-243-1450 or 765-661-6068 26 - Urbana, OH IBRA Approved @ Champaign Co Fair Grounds Horse Arena - Ted Bair 937-631-0864 *26 - Bloomington, IN @ Monroe County Saddle Club - NBHA & NPBA approved - See showbill for more info *26-27 - Columbia City, IN - BBRP Summer Sizzler Series, NBHA 01 Bricker Barrel Racing - Visit www. brickerbarrelracing.com for flyer 26-27 - Swanton, OH - IBRA Super Show @ WB Ranch - Khloe Wylie 317-753-8627 *27 - ASR Arena NBHA IN06 $1,000 Added, Plymouth, IN 27 - Cooks Mills, IL IBRA Approved

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1-25 - Columbus, OH - The All American Quarter Horse Congress Visit www.quarterhorsecongress.com for info and schedule 3 - Noblesville, IN @ Hamilton County Horse Sale - Tack, Hay & Starw, Horses, etc - Call 317-9464450 or visit our Facebook page: Hamilton County Livestock Auction and Horse Sale 3 - Litchfield, IL IBRA Approved @ Midway Arena - Terri Walker or Dave Bormida 217-324-4740

#6 - Tennessee & Missouri Contact: Josh Morton (731) 431-7496 or jmorton@dementconstruction.com #7 - Arkansas Contact: Doug Smith (870) 346-5906 or smithqtrh@centrytel.net #8 - Mississippi Contact: Wendy Thornburg bcgchick03@gmail.com #9 - Georgia & Alabama Contact: Billy Hodges (229) 449-8788 or billygaibra@yahoo.com #10 - Florida Contact: Billy Hodges (229) 449-8788 or billygaibra@yahoo.com

#11 - North & South Dakota Contact: Dawn Mutchelknaus (605) 461 1611 or mutchelknaus@hotmail.com #12 - Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming Contact: Amy O’Daniel (402) 639-1238 #13 - Washington, Oregon, Montana & Idaho #14 - California, Nevada, Arizona & Utah Contact: Kate Ristow (805) 238-9948 or kristow@wildblue.net #15 - Texas Contact: Candace Pratt (910) 395-5521 or cappaints@aol.com

4 - Shepherdsville, KY IBRA Approved @ Bluegrass Saddle Club Bryan Isham -502-235-8598 *4 - Danville, IL @ M & W Saddle Club - M & W FUN Show Sunday 8 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana QHRAI - $100,000 Added Governors Stake Trials 9 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana QHRAI - $100,000 Added The QHRAI Derby Trials

3 - West Sunbury, PA IBRA Approved @ Buckhorn Ranch - Karen Lyons 724-290-1859

9 - Harrisburg, IL IBRA Approved @ Saline County Fair Arena - Mike Moore 618-926-3096 or 618-8412511

3 - Upper Sandusky, OH IBRA Approved @ Wyandot County Fairgrounds - Kendra Myers 419-3101783

9-10 - Williamstown, KY IBRA Approved @ Kentucky Cowtown Arena - Shannon Henry or Mark Fox 859-644-8662 or 859-991-2155

3 -Payneville, KY IBRA Approved @ Meade County Saddle Club - Matt Fackler and Matt Popham 270-6687447 or 270-547-9510

10 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana QHRAI - $100,000 Added Sterlie Bertram Memorial Trials, $75,000 Added

#16 - Massachsetts & Delaware Contact: Doug Leasor (413) 668-8961 or lopinslow@charter.net #17 - Louisiana Contact: Melissa Reeme (318) 268-4647 or Ladybug_lissa@hotmail.com #18 - Oklahoma Contact: Sherry Martin (918) 843-0256 or sherrymartin6223@yahoo.com #19 - Michigan Contact: Diane Loosenort (616) 450-9189 or treelineranch@aol.com #20 - Pennsylvania Contact: Donna Bracken (814) 749-8416 or

Hoosier Park Classic, $150,000 Miss Roxie Little Trials 10 - Mt Eden, KY IBRA Approved @ Mt Eden Ruritan - Sharon Gilbert or Chasidy Hawkins - 502-738-9741 * 502-905-7166 * 502-680-0497 10 - Pennington Gap, VA IBRA Approved @ Leeman Field Arena Jackie Neff - 423-963-0932 *10 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - FUN SHOW - See showbill for specifics on approved dates and details 10 - Cardington, OH IBRA Approved @ Ruggles Arena - Janet Ruggles 419-210-7204 10 - Terre Haute, IN - IBRA Approved @ Stop 16 Saddle Club - Angie McMillin or Jeremy Ray - 812-2087013 or 812-208-0582 *10-11 - New Castle, IN @ Henry County Saddle Club - NBHA & GBRA approved - Over $1100 added - Covered Arena - See Showbill for more info 10-11 - Reed City, MI IBRA Approved @ Reed City Rodeo - Lori Ebels -

DLB1115@netscape.net #21 - West Virginia Contact: Joe Hull buck_jeanies57@yahoo.com #22 North Carolina Buddy Blackman 910-813-7881 or NPBA_NC@yahoo.com District C1 - Canada Contact: Joanne Fisher (416) 573-1876 or Jfisher5577@rogers.com

231-878-3445 *16-18 - New Castle, IN - BBRP Summer Sizzler Series, IBRA Bricker Barrel Racing - Visit www. brickerbarrelracing.com for flyer 17 - Noblesville, IN @ Hamilton County Horse Sale - Tack, Hay & Starw, Horses, etc - Call 317-9464450 or visit our Facebook page: Hamilton County Livestock Auction and Horse Sale 17 - Campbellsville, KY IBRA Approved @ Taylor Co Fair Arena - Les Akridge - 859-481-3584 or 270403-4462

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9/26-9/27 2016 RFD-TV’s The Calgary Barrel Classic/American Rodeo Qualifier #6 Calgary, AB

ARKANSAS

9/4 Maverick Barrel Racing 6 week buckle series Conway, AR 9/12 PCRC $500 Added 5D Barrel Race Mena, AR 9/25 Maverick Barrel Racing 6 week buckle series Conway, AR 9/26-9/27 Lynn McKenzie Barrel Clinic Jonesboro, AR 9/26 Light Horse Productions Deuces Wild Series $500 Added Natural Dam, AR

COLORADO

9/5-9/7 $2500 Added 18th Annual Labor Day Super Race Elbert, CO 9/9 *Eads Fair* Added Money and Prizes!! Eads, CO 9/15 SECCC Summer/Fall Series 2015 Lamar, CO 9/22 SECCC Summer/Fall Series 2015 Lamar, CO 9/26 2016 RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo Qualifier #5 Loveland, CO

FLORIDA

9/18-9/20 PacWest Cash Blast $4000 added Ocala, FL 9/19 NBHA FL07 Baker, FL 9/19 Show Time $3,000 Added Terrell, FL 9/25-9/27 Team Josey Barrel Racing and Horsemanship Clinic Okeechobee, FL

GEORGIA

9/1 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 9/1 Heard County Practice Night Series BBR Approved Franklin, GA 9/8 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 9/11 Add Money 4/D Barrel Race Bowdon, GA 9/12 NBRC Barrels/Poles/Trail Challenge- Ringgold, GA 9/15 Heard County Practice Night Series Franklin, GA 9/15 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 9/18 Friday Night JACKPOT - State Line Arena in Ringgold Ringgold, GA 9/19 A.B.A.C. AGR Fall Barrel Race: Race for a Cure Tifton, GA 9/22 AWARD SERIES JACKPOT! Jackson, GA 9/25 Friday Night Jackpot Calhoun, GA 9/27 Cowboy Shop Sunday Awards Series Franklin, GA

IOWA

9/7 Rocking L Buckle Series Bedford, IA 9/12-9/13 Clay County Can Chase Spencer, IA

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9/18-9/20 Barrel Bash Cedar Rapids, IA

KANSAS

9/5-9/7 Barrel Bash Topeka, KS 9/7 Milliman Quarter Horses-10th Annual Hoxie Buckle Series Hoxie, KS 9/12 $100 ADDED SUMMER SIZZLE SERIES #2 Syracuse, KS 9/12 NBHA KS 09, Open Jackpot St. George, KS 9/12 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW Tonganoxie, KS 9/12 $100 ADDED ASHLAND, KS 9/13 NBHA KS05 barrel races Abilene, KS 9/19 Barrel Racing Series Speed, KS 9/20 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW Kansas City, KS 9/26 KBRA JACKPOT - 1 P.M. TOPEKA, KS 9/26 $100 ADDED SUMMER SIZZLE SERIES #2 Syracuse, KS 9/27 Milliman Quarter Horses-10th Annual Hoxie Buckle Series Hoxie, KS

LOUSIANA

9/5-9/6 HOTTER THAN HOT $1000 Added Open 4D with Poles Baton Rouge, LA 9/5-9/7 $10,000 Added “Run for the Diamonds” Ruston, LA 9/11 CC’s Jackpots Crowley, LA 9/12 HRC Second Saturday Playday Series Haughton, LA 9/13 Laurel HIll Turn & Burn Open 4D Pearl river, LA 9/18-9/20 3rd Annual $6,000 added Carli’s Butterfly Wishes Foundation Benefit Barrel Race Deridder, LA 9/18 CC’s Jackpots Crowley, LA 9/19 River Cities Barrel Racers Whatley Farms - Deville, LA 9/19 ABRA Jackpot Barrels & Poles Crowley, LA 9/25-9/26 2nd Annual Kiss Cancer Goodbye Bastrop, LA 9/27 Laurel HIll Turn & Burn Open 4D Pearl river, LA

MASSACHUSETTS

9/13 MASS ROUGH RIDERS INC RAYNHAM, MA 9/27 MASS ROUGH RIDERS INC GYMKHANA RAYNHAM, MA

MISSOURI

9/4 TIN CAN TANGO/Jim’s Motors Summer Trailer Series Potosi, MO 9/5 GYMKHANA SADDLE SERIES Mansfield, MO 9/5 Summer Series Poles & Barrels $00.00 Added Mountain View, MO 9/6 3D BARREL & POLE EVENTADDED MONEY Salem, MO 9/11 Memorial Day Barrel/ Pole Show Bertrand, MO 9/11-9/13 $7,000 Added 2nd Annual Horses of Hope Dash For The Cash & Man Race!!Carthage, MO

9/12 M.B.R.A Jackpot Adrian, MO 9/18/ 2nd Annual Jim Trenary $1000 Added Barrel Blowout Union, MO 9/18 *3rd Annual Wesley McKellips Memorial Barrel Race* TWO TOD SLONE SADDLES, 8 BUCKLES! Pleasant Hill, MO 9/19-9/20 *3rd Annual Wesley McKellips Memorial Barrel Race* TWO TOD SLONE SADDLES, 8 BUCKLES! Pleasant Hill, MO 9/19 Fun Show & Buckles Series Oak Grove, MO 9/19-9/20 NBHA MO 02 barrels and poles-$100 added Humansville, MO 9/26 Flickerwood Team Roping & Barrel Racing Jackson, MO 9/26 NBHA MO 02 barrels and poles Seymour, MO 9/26 NBHA Mo-01 4D open Pleasant Hill, MO 9/26 OHBA SEYMOUR, MO 9/26 Cover Your Horse In Magnets Tour, MO 9/26 M.B.R.A Jackpot Holden, MO 9/26 Racing For Lori Doniphan, MO 9/27 Flickerwood Team Roping & Barrel Racing Jackson, MO

MISSISSIPPI

9/11-9/13 LUCKY DOG PRODUCTIONS TUNICA, MS

NEW MEXICO

9/5-9/7 Double Da$h -- CBT Productions Clovis, NM

OHIO

9/12/ Hillsboro Gymkhana Speed Club $500 added Hillsboro, OH

OKLAHOMA

9/1 GC3 arena weekly arena service and barrel race! POTEAU, OK 9/1 Barrel Race - exhibitions only Wayne, OK 9/1 CRUC Jackpot Checotah, OK 9/1 D & D Productions Guarantee Added Money Series Skiatook, OK 9/3 Diamond B Arena Barrel Racing Healdton, OK 9/3 6 week series Inola Round Up Club $500 min at last race!! Inola, OK 9/3 4D BARREL RACE ( BBR APPROVED) KETCHUM, OK 9/4 Twisted 2K Series (BBR Approved) Leedey, OK 9/4 $500 Added 4D Claremore expo OK Palomino Assn Claremore, OK 9/4-9/6 Circle L Productions - Terry & Jerry Leach Beggs, OK 9/4 OKHA 5D SADDLE SERIES CAMERON, OK 9/4 3-D Barrel Race Wynnewood, OK 9/5 Oologah Mustang RoundUp Club Playday Series Oologah, OK 9/5 2015 Muskogee RUC Jackpot Playdays Muskogee, OK

9/5 LIGHT HORSE PRODUCTIONS POKER RUN $1000 DEUCES WILD SERIES CHECOTAH, OK 9/7 TCV Productions 1st Annual $1,000 Added Labor Day 4D Race Claremore, OK 9/7 OKLAHOMA COWGIRLS ASSOCIATION Sand Springs, OK 9/7 Labor Day Dash for Cash El Reno, OK 9/8 D & D Productions Guarantee Added Money Series Skiatook, OK 9/8 CRUC Jackpot Checotah, OK 9/8 Barrel Race - exhibitions only Wayne, OK 9/10 Diamond B Arena Barrel Racing Healdton, OK 9/10 6 week series at Inola Round Up Club $500 min at last race!! INOLA, OK 9/11 OKHA 5D SADDELE SERIES CAMERON, OK 9/11 3-D Barrel Race Wynnewood, Oklahoma Wynnewood, OK 9/12 NBHA OK 02 Beggs, OK 9/12 Sooner Barrel Racing AssnMuskogee RUC Muskogee, OK 9/13 Sand Springs RUC - Play Day Sand Springs, OK 9/13 OKLAHOMA COWGIRLS ASSOCIATION Prague, OK 9/13 CVRUC PLAYDAY COLLINSVILLE, OK 9/15 Barrel Race - exhibitions only Wayne, OK 9/15 CRUC Jackpot Checotah, OK 9/15 D & D Productions Guarantee Added Money Series Skiatook, OK 9/17 Diamond B Arena Barrel Racing Healdton, OK 9/17 6 week series @ Inola Round Up Club $500 min @ last race! Inola, OK 9/18 OKHA 5D SADDLE SERIES CAMERON, OK 9/18 3-D Barrel Race Wynnewood, OK 9/18 Texoma Junior Rodeo Association Barrel Race Series Tishomingo, OK 9/19 Added Money 5D Barrel Race (BBR Approved) Ketchum, OK 9/20 Rockin’ C Arena Playday #1 Talala, Ok, OK 9/21 Hilltop monday madness continues....added $$ youth and open. BBR pending Muskogee, OK 9/22 CRUC Jackpot (2 hits) Checotah, OK 9/22 D & D Productions Guarantee Added Money Series Skiatook, OK 9/22 Barrel Race - exhibitions only Wayne, OK 9/24 Diamond B Arena Barrel Racing Healdton, OK 9/24 6 week series at Inola Round Up Club $500 minimum at last race!! INOLA, OK 9/25 3-D Barrel Race Wynnewood, OK 9/25-9/27 RIENHARDT BARREL CLINIC Ochelata, OK 9/26 Oologah Mustang RoundUp Club Playday Series Oologah, OK 9/26 NBHA OK 02 Broken Arrow, OK 9/26 SOONER BARREL RACING ASSN- Lightning B Beggs, OK 9/27 Sand Springs RUC - Play Day Sand Springs, OK 9/27 CVRUC PLAYDAY COLLINSVILLE, OK 9/27 Broken Arrow round up club playday Broken Arrow, OK 9/28 Hilltop monday madness continues....added $$ youth and open. BBR pending Muskogee, OK

9/29 CRUC Jackpot Checotah, OK 9/29 D & D Productions Guarantee Added Money Series (0 hits) Skiatook, OK 9/29 Barrel Race - exhibitions only Wayne, OK 10/1 Diamond B Arena Barrel Racing Healdton, OK 10/1 6 week series at Inola Round Up Club $500 minimum at last race!! INOLA, OK

PENNSYLVANIA

9/5 Wood Valley Wranglers All Gaming Night Show Series Huntingdon, PA

SOUTH DAKOTA

9/17-9/18 Roper Rally Futurity Belle Fourche, SD 9/18 RodeoRigs Slot Race Belle Fourche, SD 9/19-9/20 Z Productins Open 5D Belle Fourche, SD

TENNESSEE

9/12 NBHA TN 09 $250 Added Show Iron City, TN 9/18-9/20 Dynamite Barrel Race Race #2 for AVG Cordova, TN 9/19 Dynamite Barrel Race Memphis, TN 9/26 NBHA TN 09 Show Iron City, TN

TEXAS

9/2 440 Ranch Back To School Buckle Series Aubrey, TX 9/3 Bar None Cowboy Church 4-D Jackpot Tatum, TX 9/4-9/7 ANHA ShootOut Waco, TX 9/5 MP3 Saddle Series Vernon, TX 9/5 Canton Trail Riders Playday Series Canton, TX 9/11-9/12 2015 Washington County Fair Youth Rodeo Brenham, TX 9/12 Gainesville Riding Club Playday Buckle Series Gainesville, TX 9/12 NBHA TX 15-4D-SATURDAYNIGHT-ARENA TBD Nocona, TX 9/12 Janet Stover Barrel Racing Clinic Crockett, TX 9/12 NBHA TX 20-17 In God We Trust Buckle Race $$ Mt. Selman Bullard, TX 9/13 Longhorn Barrels And Poles Marshall, TX 9/14 Monday Night Barrels Athens, TX 9/16 440 Ranch Back To School Buckle Series Aubrey, TX 9/18 Diamond T Arena Rapid Fire Run Off 2D Denton, TX 9/19 Show Time $3000 added Terrel, TX 9/19 Heart of the Hills Barrel Racing Association Kerrville, TX 9/19 NBHA TX 15-4D-SATURDAYSalt Creek Arena - Boyd, TX 9/19 WBRA Buffalo, TX 9/19 Red Hot Barrel Productions Stockdale, TX 9/23 NBHA TX11 Sanctioned Shows Del Rio, TX 9/26 Bluenbonnet barrel racing ass. Pleasantion, TX 9/30 Wednesday Nite Buckle Series Del Rio, TX 9/30 440 Ranch Back To School Buckle Series Aubrey, TX

UTAH

9/25-9/27 UBRA Slot Race & $10,000 Added 5D Heber City, UT

WASHINGTON

9/6 2016 RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo Qualifier #4 Pasco, WA

Photos by: Christa Conway

Barks N Bits Bella

Barks N Bits w/Bella

Fun with Freckles... & #catselfies

We helped the lady clean out the chicken house. (That was a sad day for all of us, especially the lady, since Chuck isn’t here anymore.) I think the lady is considering getting more chickens. I never did understand why she liked Chuck so much - he chased her more than any of the other people around here. They had a weird understanding. While the lady cleaned, Freckles and I looked for mice. We caught a few that dared to test our mousing skills. Of course the cats were nowhere to be found when there was work to be done...probably somewhere taking catselfies.

This month I thought I’d fill you in on the adventures that Freckles and I have had recently. We always have a great time together. She is such a quiet dog that I sometimes forget she is here. Unless she wants the people to throw a golf ball...then she is almost as bad as Duke at supper-time with her barking! She loves to chase the golf ball and brings it right back to chase it again. I just sit back and watch her. I suppose that she would be a golfer’s dream dog, hmmm? Freckles and I did a lot of fun stuff this past month. We went mole hunting with the lady of the farm. We didn’t catch any moles, but got really muddy in the process of looking! Freckles and I like to hunt moles even when the lady isn’t helping. It’s really fun until you get a nose full of dirt.

Speaking of kitties here’s another #catselfie from Sully himself...he’s such a camera hog! We also kept up the regular farm patrolling/ guard dog duties. I usually leave that to Freckles and Duke, but I’ve been pitching in more now that the weather is nice. Come winter they can have that job back. I’m a fair weather guard dog and will be inside with Miss Maybelline when the snow starts to blow.

Flashback with Bella

Freckles also got to take her first solo trip to a horse show with the people. She filled me in on it when she got home and showed me some pics of the new friends she made. She is quite a people pup...me not so much. She loves attentiona and cuddles - she can have them all. I do like the idea of going to a horse show with Freckles. She can do all the socializing while I do all the snoozing.

That’s it for this month.... Oh, and just in case you didn’t figure out where all the kitty names came from last month...it was Monsters, Inc (the movie.)

Bella

I’ll be on mole patrol.... Later,

The Story of “Princess Annabelle” Continues

Excerpt from Barks N Bits, 2010

So, last month I let you all in on how Annie has earned the blessing of the “table scrap gods.” How she has managed to get both of us some good eats from our people....and how I was thinking that because of this it wasn’t so bad having her around. The rush of calories must’ve fogged my judgment. I digress. I am back to “tolerating” the little “black barkbox” honing in on my territory. She seems to gain attitude with each passing day and I cannot believe that she almost had me hooked with the “food face” she uses to get the good stuff. (Although, I will admit that she has aided in the aquisition of a pork chop bone or a piece of bacon for yours truly.....she does not and will not ever have this Jack Russell fooled.) I have to watch my back. I can tell you that much. I know what she is up to, and I know you will say...”Oh, Bella, you are overreacting, she is just a cute little weenie.” But I am onto her. Incident #1: I used to have a nice little bed that was all mine. I used to spend time all snuggled up in front of the fire in my bed. Until Annie came along, that is. My people brought a bed home for her to use so

I wouldn’t have to share. Cute little Annie decided that my bed suited her better and then she decided that it’s innards would serve a better purpose on the oustide and proceeded to pull the stuffing all out. After a couple of unsuccessful sewing repairs, my bed has since found it’s way into the trash barrel. Score one for Annie. I am starting to keep tabs and have a couple of other things to report to you, but I will have to include them next month. I don’t want Annie to know that I am onto her. For now, she is still including me in the fruits of her begging sprees with the “food face.” Keep it on the down low.

Bella

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From Steve Heuertz’s “Belmont Stake 146” article published in The “Fast” Horse Resource:

“...the Triple Crown is, in many ways, purposefully designed as exceedingly difficult and possibly even unfair. In fact, it is this difficulty that makes it so special and one of the rarest accomplishments in sports. Changing this format would essentially cheapen the experience and allure that is the Triple Crown. Instead, it’s inherent difficulty is what draws us back to it, continually waiting for the one to receive the baton passed from Affirmed. Until then, we will continue to wait, for as long as it takes.”

The wait is over. Coming next month in The “Fast” Horse Resource -

“American History” A photo-filled feature following

American Pharoah

winning the 2015 Triple Crown

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News Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships Available in 2016

AQHA members studying veterinary science have the opportunity to earn one of two $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships; the deadline to apply is December 1.

An avid horsewoman and generous donor to the American Quarter Horse Foundation, Penny Knight of Hillsboro, Oregon, has recently created the Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship. Two $75,000 scholarships will be awarded to fourth-year veterinary students who intend to pursue a career through an equine-focused veterinary practice upon graduation. Knight is a strong advocate for horse health and hopes that with the help of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, she can offer this great opportunity to benefit our next generation of veterinarians. “I created this scholarship to help like-minded individuals who are pursuing their dream in equine veterinary medicine,” Knight said. “Helping future veterinarians is one way I am able to give back to the industry I hold dear to my heart, and I will continue my support for years to come.”

volvement, as well as the applicant’s outstanding leadership and communication skills. For veterinary related scholarships, AQHF and AAEP are partnering to ensure eligible applicants are aware of major scholarships. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2015. The Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship is just one of many American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship opportunities offered each year. The Foundation provides financial assistance to AQHA and American Quarter Horse Youth Association members through general, career-path and state or regional scholarships. For more information on the Foundation’s scholarship program, visit www.aqha.com/scholarships or call 806-378-5029. To make a gift to the scholarship program visit www.aqha.com/foundation. AQHA News and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more news and information, follow @AQHAnews on Twitter and visit www.aqha.com/news.

GOT NEWS?

An ideal scholarship candidate is an American Quarter Horse Association member attending an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college of veterinary medicine whose studies focus on equine medicine or surgery. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, financial need and American Quarter Horse in-

Just email it to us with proper credit Send article and photo to thehorseresource@msn.com

C Bar C Expo Center Cloverdale, IN - Just off of I-70

Now Booking Events! Upcoming Events

September 2015 4-6 - NBHA Approved 3 day point show 11-13 - Paint Horse Show

October 2015 3-11 - IBRA National Championships 17-18 - Indiana POA Show 23-25 - Midwest Ranch Horse Classic Visit website for more details on events!

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Concrete Floors Bleachers Large heated bathroms w/showers Wi-Fi Access

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175 Electric Hook-Ups Two (2) Dirt arenas Total Arena Area: 120’ x 540’ 500 Stalls (Packed Lime Floors) 12 Drive-In Doors Electric infrared Heating System High Efficiency Lighting Sprinkler System Wash racks w/heated water Barrel & Pole Laser setters

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Steve Jackson: 765-720-3251 Cindy Harlan: 765-426-1457 Page 11

CHALEE GILLILAND MEMORIAL

Barrels &Bling 2015 C Bar C Expo Center - Cloverdale, Indiana Oh Wow!!

C Bar C in Cloverdale, Indiana was the place to be for the third annual Barrels and Bling Memorial barrel race over the July 4th holiday weekend!! Participants from 13 states showed up and over 1,255 barrel and pole runs were made! Ninety-five Pee Wees competed for the B&L Saddles that were awarded to the Pee Wee divisional winners! What a class!

Friday Winners

Rhoda Carnahan and Sharp and Sassy swept the weekend winning all three days of Open Barrels and the side pot Master Barrels. Rhoda and Sassy posted the fastest time of the weekend and were awarded the fastest time halter hand tooled by Mary Wagner! There was a lot of barrel racing and pole bending going on, but the favorite event was the photo booth! This year the silent auction brought $4,000 that was giving to a three year old young man with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This little boy has spent the last three months going to Riley Children’s Hospital weekly for chemo treatments. His family was one of the first few families Chalee met when she started in junior rodeo. This was the first year that KISS (Kentucky Indiana Speed Stallions) gave incentive money to both the Open Pole class on Friday and the Open Barrel Class on Saturday. Winning $1,250 in the Poles was TT Redneck Rickibobby, owned by Eric Schulkers, and ridden by Trent Tobin. Wining $2,750 for the Barrels was Lexi Gonterman riding Leo’s Packin Jet, owned by Lexi Gonterman. A check of $1,339 was given to the Chalee Foundation. All made possible from selling breedings on the online KISS Stallion Service Auction. Thank you KISS. Go check them out at www.kissstallions.com Friday night started the show with 95 pole benders in the open and youth poles, then on to 348 in the open barrels with side pots running all night.

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Youth Poles 1D Lauren Owens, 2D Caleb Cline, 3D Raymond James Dodds Open Poles 1D Trent Tobin, 2D Maci Zimmerman, 3D Bob Lloyd Open Barrels 1D Rhoda Carnahan, 2D Judy Hess, 3D Cassidy Coventry, 4D Ravyn Darr Youth Barrels 1D Trevor Pruitt, 2D Mallory Rone, 3D – Logan Hyden Adult Barrels 1D Kelli Darnell, 2D Hannah Ragsdale, 3D Leigh Ann Jackson Master Barrels 1D Rhoda Carnahan, 2D David Weaver, 3D Cathy Benskin Saturday’s show started with the Grand Entry! All of the “Team Bling” members, Carlie Corbin, Addy Ketron, Annelle Jimenez, Brilee McMahan, Abi Herndon, Bailee Tieman, Hallie Hagan, Emma Endris, and Bella Woodard, with their master of bling, Amy Childers, rode around the arena in the Community Dodge sponsored Dodge trucks throwing their best princess waves and candy out to their adoring crowd. Thank you to Brad Johnson and his 2015 NPBA Champion Pole mare, Stylish French Fire, for sponsoring Team Bling 2015! Next we all were treated to 11 year old Cami Moriarity and her 19 year old barrel horse, Beetlejuice, doing some fantastic tricks like the Hipppodrome, Indian Hideaway, Cossack (suicide drag) and the Saddle Layover in their trick riding routine.

SaturdayWinners

Open Barrels 1D Rhoda Carnahan, 2D Bill Johnson 3D Maci Zimmerman, 4D Chris Beck Youth Barrels 1D Lexus Gonterman, 2D Nicole Fields 3D Wyatt Johnson, 4D Dakota Borman Adult Barrels 1D Bryan Isham, 2D Breann Hendrickson, 3D Kaycee Badger Master Barrels 1D Rhoda Carnahan, 2D Janet Fox, 3D Georgiana Mason

Sunday Winners

Open Barrels 1D Rhoda Carnahan, 2D Cindy Harlan 3D LeAnn Stahr, 4D Clint Vanvolkenburg Youth Barrels 1D Trevor Pruitt, 2D Cody Brunk & Claven Lueke, 3D Michaela Randall Adult Barrels 1D John Michael Poss, 2D Heidi Hickle, 3D Leigh Ann Jackson Master Barrels 1D Rhoda Carnahan, 2D Carl Harlan, 3D Collette Ward

Pee Wee Winners and Saddle Sponsors

1D Sponsored by DC Farms – Summer Pauly riding Mystic, 2D Sponsored by BL Saddlery – Makenzie Mullins riding Bobby 3D Sponsored by Robert Gilliland Excavating LLC – Josie Hoagland riding Sadie, 4D Sponsored by Sagamore Farms – Katie Shirley riding Nahla As the evening progressed, the Ralph Eads band played for all those who liked some down home county singing! The National Anthem was performed, acapella, by Casey Sparks and the benediction was, again, wonderfully and eloquently spoken by Jon Hemmer. Jon Hemmer preached and Richard Smith provided the musical blessings at Cowboy Church to start our Sunday and refreshed us for the long day ahead.

Our photographer and webcaster was Brent Puhl, please visit his website at http://puhlsphotography.com Once again, the barrel racing community has shown the love and compassion to support a family and a foundation! Thank you all who volunteered, who shopped, who came to visit and watch, and those who ran!! A huge thank you to our sponsors who might not even know what barrel racing is about! Without all of you, we could not have achieved all that we did!! Chalee Gilliland was an 11 year old barrel racer that had Cystic Fibrosis, a life threatening genetic disease that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Chalee passed away suddenly and without warning on September 22, 2012. Her parents, Robert and Susan, created a foundation to honor its 11-year-old namesake’s endless spirit by inspiring and empowering those with the greatest needs. The Chalee Gilliland Foundation, Inc. is specifically driven to provide financial and emotional support to those with Cystic Fibrosis, the barrel racing community, and animal organizations.

Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors!

B&L Saddlery ~ DC Farms ~ Robert Gilliland Excavating ~ Sagamore Farms ~ K&S Rolloff, Inc. ~ P&B Construction Inc. A+ Performance Trucking ~ Alexander Electric Inc. ~ Koorsen Fire and Security ~ Dave & Roberta Mank Kritzer Insurance ~ K Luke Eades, DDS ~ Loren Wood Builders ~ Kirby Risk Corporation ~ Weddle Bros Construction Indiana Voice and Data ~ Kleindorfer’s Hardware ~ Tieman Tire of Bloomington ~ TAG Industrial & Safety LLC Flashlight Termite and Pest Control ~ Grams and Pops Alexander ~ Friends of Powertrain GM ~ ~ alley Electric Supply Corp. ~ Community Doge, Chrylser, Jeep ~ Bloomington Bone & Joint Gary Gettlefinger MD ~ Auto Zone ~ Alex Taggart ~ Richard & Mary Cannon ~ Holcomb Trucking

LiveFree, BeBrave, ChaleeStrong!! Page 13

41st Annual Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity

SUPER SHOW for OH, IN, KY, MI, IL

September 11, 12 & 13, 2015 Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, Indiana

$6,000 Added

2D Futurity $$$ Bonus $$$ To Highest Placing Certified Indiana Bred in Open 4D (Sat) and Futurity

**SPONSORED BY QHRAI**

**Horse must have had at least one “out” in a race to be eligible.

GENERAL RULES: Futurity BFA

1. Open to any horse which is a foal of 2011 or later, that has not competed in any barrel race, other than “for time only” prior to December 1, 2014. 2. Purse of $6,000 plus 80% entry fees starting fee of $20. Due 9/5/2015. 2D Futurity with 1 second split in go rounds. (2nd Division pays go-round money only/no 2D average.) 3. Owners may enter more than one horse. Owner does not have to ride. Rider may ride more than one horse. Western attire must be worn by Rider. 4. Substitution: Allowed only by owner of nominated horse. Owner can substitute another horse registered in his name. No substitution allowed after September 1, 2015. 5. Open to any registered horse which is a foal of 2011 or later. PHOTOSTAT OF PAPERS MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY. 6. There will be 2-go rounds in futurity. Total of 2 goes will determine the champion. Monies will be paid to the winners of each go as well as the average. 7. Bonus Money from the Quarter Horse Racing Association in both the Futurity and Saturday 4D Open Barrel Race. Payout to be determined. 7A. Horses have to have had at least one race out to be eligible for this program. 8. $500 added Derby with $50 Entry Fee, 80% payback, No Office Fees, 2-D Derby (BFA Approved), One Second Split. Will be run with 4D Sweepstakes. Exhibitor can enter both the 4D and Derby but run once and time will count for both. If exhibitor wants to just pay Derby entry fee their time will count for Derby payback only. 9. NPBA Approved classes to be run under their rules. This is a qualifying show.

FEES: $300 if paid by June 15, 2015 ($60 stall fee for futurity entry included) (Also included in this payment is the $5 Association fee for BFA. DOES NOT INCLUDE Starting fee. OR

$110.00 to nominate - Due June 15, 2015 $120.00 to sustain - Due July 15, 2015 $120.00 to complete - Due August 15, 2015

LATE FEES:

$50 Late fee to enter Futurity on Friday, Septemeber 11, 2015 by 9pm. Total Entry Fees paid that evening $350.00 plus $20 starting fee. Office charge of 20% of total entry fee per horse. Balance to go to $6,000 added. Average will pay as go rounds. Photographer for Show will be: Puhl’s Photography Special Awards to Futurity and 4D Sweepstakes Terry Van Volkenburgh Award to Fastest Time in Futurity Jim “Otis” Pitcock Award

STALLS AVAILABLE AT $60 FOR WEEKEND (12:000 NOON FRIDAY-SUNDAY)

GROUNDS FEE CHARGED FOR HORSES NOT STALLED ($7 PER HORSE PER DAY, $21 FOR WEEKEND) LIMITED ELECTRIC HOOK-UPS AVAILABLE–STALLS AND ELECTRIC MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE THEY WILL BE OPENED FOR USE. EARLY ARRIVALS MAY HAVE TO PAY EXTRA TO HORSE PARK FOR THEIR STALL

The Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity, IBRA and/or Hoosier Horse Park will not be held responsible for any claims, damages or injuries to persons, horses or vehicles or any other articles which you may use on premises. All classes will be run according to BFA and IBRF Rules. Judges decision will be final. Proper attire is required. Boots, long sleeve shirts & hats in Futurity. No Ballcaps. Arena will be closed 2 hours prior to show to prepare for classes. IBRA Super Show (for OH, IN, KY, MI & IL) BFA Approved - NPBA Approved $10,000 Bonus Money to $2,500 Open Sweepstakes For Future Fortunes & KISS Enrolled Horses: Must have a copy of horse’s papers when entering to verify eligibility. For entry form, schedule or additional information call:

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Show Schedule:

No late Fees & No Large Processing fee

Friday, September 11, 2015 - IBRA SUPER SHOW

Exhibition Barrels – $5.00 Entry Fee (no payback) Run from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday (some breaks to work arena) Friday Night Horse Show Starts at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Office Charge of $3.00 per Horse per day (None on Exhibition) Open 4 D Barrels............... $28.00 Entry Fee which includes $1.00 timer fee, $2 IBRA fee and $3 office charge.... 80% Payback.......$1,000.00 Added 1/2 second 1 second 2 seconds

Side pot for Adult, Youth and Masters to be run with the Open 4 D. Entry fee is $15 per class, includes $2 IBRA fee 70% payback. This show is approved by the IBRA and the BFA. IBRA Members will get points to qualify for the Championship Show. There will be a $2.00 Association Fee charged for both 4D Sweepstakes in addition to the $3.00 office charge by the Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity. There is also a $5.00 Association Fee for BFA in the Futurity. See under fees for Futurity.

Saturday, September 12, 2015 - IBRA SUPER SHOW ** Show Starts Promptly at 10:00 A.M. **

**1st Go of Futurity • $6,000 Added Late entries accepted until 9:00 p.m. Friday, September

5, 2014. 2D Futurity with 1 second split in go rounds. BFA APPROVED. Bonus Money from QHRAI in Futurity for Horses that are Certified Indiana Breds. Payout to be determined. Must have at least one race out. $1,500 Added for futurity horses that are KISS enrolled. **4-D Barrel Sweepstakes • $50.00 Entry Free includes $5 office charge $2 IBRA fee and $2 IBRF fee • $2,500 added with 80% of Entry Fee Added - $10,000 Bonus Money for Future Fortunes Enrolled Horses. Must have a copy of the Horse’s papers when entering to be eligible. QHRAI Bonus Money. Split to be determined. This is for Certified Indiana Bred verified on papers. More information as far as payback at time of show. $500 Added Derby to be run with 4-D Sweepstakes. See rule #7 & #8. $1,000 Added for KISS enrolled horses. Roll-over available to Youth Masters & Adult. 3-D Youth Barrel Sweepstakes • $25.00 Entry Fee includes office fees and $2 IBRA fee • 80% Pay Back. $500 Added. Over 100 entries this class will be a 4D. Can roll over time from Open. 3-D Adult Barrel Race • $25.00 Entry Fee includes office fees and $2 IBRA fee • 80% Pay Back. $250 Added. Over 100 entries this class will be a 4D. Can roll over time from Open. 3-D Masters Barrel Race • $25.00 Entry Fee includes office fees and $2 IBRA fee • 80% Pay Back. $250 Added. Over 100 entries this class will be a 4D. Can roll over time from Open. NBPA Approved Youth 3D Pole Bending • $100 Added • $15 Entry Fee (if not enough entries this will be changed to 2D) NBPA Approved Opened 3D Poles • $300 Added • $25 Entry Fee (if not enough entries this will be changed to 2D) Exhibition Barrels • $5.00 Entry Fee • No Payback ($10 fine for over 1 minute)

1. 2nd Go of Futurity

NPBA Approved Youth 3D Pole Bending • $100 Added • $15 Entry Fee (if not enough entries

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Sunday, September 13, 2015 ** Show Starts Promptly at 10:00 A.M. **

Break to do Awards Presentation for Futurity this will be changed to 2D)

NPBA Approved Open 3D Pole Bending • $300 Added • $25 Entry Fee (if not enough entries this will be changed to 2D)

ENTRY FORM NAME OF HORSE

REGISTRATION #

YEAR FOALED

1._____________________________________________________ 2._____________________________________________________ 3._____________________________________________________ Name___________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________ City/State/ZIP____________________________ Send Entries To: Phone#_______________________________ Vickie Duke Social Security #__________________________ 3567 E. 700 N. Whiteland, IN 46184 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: INDIANA BARREL RACING FUTURITY, INC. (317)535-7191 # OF EXTRA STALLS REQUESTED___@$60 PER STALL=$_____ Fax: (317)535-7279 FUTURITY ENTRY GETS A STALL (INCLUDED IN ENTRY FEE) Friday $1,000 Added 4D Saturday $2,500 Added 4D If 100 Entries, will pay places as follows: 8 in 1D, 6 in 2D, 5 in 3D, 4 in 4D More places depending on amount of entries. AWARDS TO 4D Sweepstakes winners on Saturday

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IBRA IBRA NEWS

News

State News

BARREL RACING

This month I would like to highlight our 1D TOP DOG team. That would be the duo of Angie Cunningham and TDL Smoke N Ice. Angie bought and started training Smoke N Ice, aka “Joker,” for barrels in October 2012. Angie says she really loves training barrel horses and that Smoke N Ice is a lot of fun when he gives her a good run. “Usually, when I do my part, he does what I trained him to do and he makes it all look easy. I always enjoy trying to get the best run I can with my horses and even if I don’t end up winning, it still feels great,” stated Angie. I asked Angie if she would recommend the barrel racing sport for families. “Yes, I love the competition of barrel racing. I also enjoy going and spending time with friends and having my daughters show with me. Barrel racing is great family sport and everyone is so supportive.”

Indiana State Show Championships Preview Featuring Indiana 1D Top Dog, Angie Cunningham Well, I don’t know about everyone else, but I had a great time at the State Show this year. I appreciate everyone’s patience with me as I go through my cancer treatments. Everyone was great! Next month, Jessie Jameson will write about the state show in the Horse Resource INDIANA IBRA pages.

The only other comment Angie added is that she is looking forward to the IBRA Nationals in October. It should be great fun! Indiana IBRA State Director Linda Stapleton

Send in Your IBRA State News! Be sure to send in your state news to have it included in a future issue of The “Fast” Horse Resource!

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

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C BAR C EXPO CENTER - CLOVERDALE, INDIANA

NATIONAL FINALS Oct. 3-10, 2015

$300,000 PAYOUT & AWARDS 10-3 10-4

10:00 am 12:00-8:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am

Mon 10-5

Saddles Presented by Diamond Cross Saddlery Tue 10-6 Wed 10-7

8:00am 8:00am

EVENT SCHEDULE

Move-In Day Move-In Day Open Riding in Arena Directors Meeting Sponsors/Directors Race 4-D $10,000 Guaranteed 4-D *2016 season Wildcards & Division Winner Saddles 1st Go Open 4-D 2nd Go Open 4-D FUN NIGHT

Open 4-D

Youth 4-D

ENTRY FORM

Thur 10-8

8:00 am

Fri

10-9

8:00am

Sat

10-10

8:00am

Sun

10-11

$5,000 Added

Masters 4-D Long Go Adult 4-D Long Go Youth 4-D Long Go Adult 4-D Short Go Barbeque Corn Hole Tournament Church & Gospel Group Youth 4-D Short Go Masters 4-D Short Go Open 4-D Short Go Move Out

$5,000 Added

Masters 4-D

Adult 4-D

$1,000 Added Sponsors/Director 4-D

Open $30,000 added

$175

Youth $5,000 added

$50

TOP DOGS, WILD CARDS & STATE QUALIFIERS: MUST PRE-ENTER by Sept. 8th, 2015 to be eligible for Short Go Finals. If you are a State Qualifier, Top Dog or Wildcards holder and do not pre-enter, you will be running for go round money only and will not be eligible for short go. Completer rules listed on reverse side.

Masters $5,000 added

$50

Adult $5,000 added

$50

Sponsors/Directors Race $1,000 added

$25

Rider Name: Address: City: Phone: Horse Name:

Open $10,000 Guaranteed To Rollover from Sponsors/Directors Race

Early Bird Entries Due September 8th, 2015 * CASH ONLY DAY OF SHOW *

Design By: Christa @ The Horse Resource

(see rules)

MUST HAVE COGGINS & HEALTH PAPERS RULES ON BACK OF FLYER OR AT IBRA.US

estimated

$30,000 $10,000 $5,000 Added Guaranteed Added Open 4-D

MUST BE AN IBRA MEMBER TO ENTER

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ZIP:

_______________________________________________________________________ Contestant or guardian signature Date

Anyone missing the Sept. 8th, 2015 deadline will be charged a Late Fee of $35 per horse, not to exceed $70 per person or $105 per immediate family. IBRA reserves the right to cancel this show due to lack of entries. Decision would be made immediately after Early Bird Entry due date to properly notify contestants. 100% refund would be given if show is canceled.

$65 Y or N $125

Stall (includes 2 bags of shavings) Tie Out per horse for week

I, the undersigned, (give my permission for) ___________________________________to enter this event, and will not hold the municipality, IBRA, C Bar C Expo Center, show organizers, and/or any persons connected with this event responsible in case of accident, injury or death which may occur to me, my horse, my child, and/or my property if an incident may occur. I understand the risk of this sport and take full responsibility for myself and my child if an incident may occur. By signing below, it is understood that I have read and understand my full responsibility. By signing I acknowledge that I have read and comply with all the rules in the reverse side of this document.

(see below to Rollover to Guaranteed)

(No Overnight Tie Outs)

Tie Out- Monday only

if only entering *Monday Races Tie Outs will be $25 for the day)

Hookup (Includes Electric and Water.

periodically)

BARREL RACING

Sat Sun

**PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE Post Marked by SEPT 8th, 2015**

Dumping will be available

$65 $25 $125

Processing Fee (1 time per person, limit of three per family)

$30

Late Fee Postmarked after Sept 8th (Per Horse not to exceed 2 per person, 3 per family)

$35

**Cash Only Day of Show** **Visa and Mastercard accepted by telephone payment **

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NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPT. 21st - NO EXCEPTIONS DRAW WILL BE POSTED SEPT. 26th ROLLOVERS MUST BE STATED AT TIME OF ENTRY.

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Mail Entries To: IBRA P.O. Box 91205 Louisville, KY 40291 Payments Accepted By Phone

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION www.ibra.us

Membership runs from season to season * IBRA season August 1s t- July 31st All information on form must be filled out to receive points

BARREL RACING

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New Member Family Membership $115

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(3 or more in immediate family, Youth 18 & Under)

Name ______________________________________________ Date __________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________ State _______________ Zip_______________ Phone (______) _______________________

Birthday_____/______/______ (Birth date of all members are required)

Family Membership names and birth dates: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ What state would you like to designate for IBRA 4-D points______________________________ (If you do not designate your state it will be assumed you are joining the state of the above address for points.) E-mail address (for updates)__________________________________________________________ Accumulating Points – Horse and Rider Combination

When entering at shows, you may use the horse’s registered name or a nickname, but the same name must be used throughout the season. If you use different names at different shows for the same horse, there is a good chance the horse’s points will be split up. If this happens, points WILL NOT be combined at a later date. It’s your responsibility to use the same name for your horse at every show. You may receive points on more than one horse.

Send Membership To: International Barrel Racing Association * P.O. Box 91205 * Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 239-4000 I would like to personally thank you for considering the IBRA as an organization for your involvement. It is our goal to offer a quality association that promotes fair competition. We look forward to another great season. Thank you for your support! ~ Shane By submitting this form to IBRA, the Member agrees to all terms of this form and to be subject to all bylaws, policies, rules, and regulations of IBRA whether in existence at the time of becoming a member or thereafter while such person or entity is a member. The member will receive a copy of then existing bylaws, rules, and/or regulations of IBRA from IBRA within a reasonable time after becoming a member. Said copy will be sent to the address provided by the member on this form. Member is deemed to agree to such bylaws, policies, rules, and/or regulations unless said Member provides IBRA with notice of termination of membership within 15 days of the mailing of such documents by IBRA to Member. All IBRA bylaws, policies, rules and/or regulations to which a Member is subject shall be in writing and kept with the official records of IBRA and available with copies available to Member on request. Member acknowledges and agrees that Event Flyers or similar documents available to event participants may sometimes contain rules and other provisions which supersede IBRA bylaws, policies, rules, and/or regulations as to matters associated with the specific event. It is Member's duty to affirmatively seek out Event Flyers or similar documents prior to registering for, entering, and/or the start of competition in a particular event. Member agrees to compliance with IBRA therapeutic medication and performance enhancing drug related bylaws, policies, rules and/or regulations as directly adopted by IBRA and/or incorporated by reference from the standards of organizations. Member may be required to cooperate with testing before, during, and after IBRA Events and/or IBRA sanctioned events in compliance with such bylaws, policies, rules and/or regulations. Member grants permission to the IBRA for the use of photos and videos of member taken at IBRA sanctioned events to be used on IBRA’s website, Facebook page and promotional materials. Member agrees that any suit, legal action, and/or claim (collectively "claim") against IBRA and/or its officers, members, agents, and/or employees shall be made in a court located in Jefferson County, Kentucky and that the parties shall waive jury trial in any such action. The substantially prevailing party in any such action upon final non-appealable judgment shall be responsible for the reasonable attorney fees and costs of the other party in connection with such claim.

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BBRP

Bricker Barrel Racing Productions

Location:

Henry County Saddle Club Jordan Arena New Castle, Indiana

Horses start at 6:30pm (or after show) Tack to follow

Held in conjunction with BBRP Sizzler Series Finals - See Opposite Page

OCTOBER 17, 2015

TERMS OF SALE • •

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Design By: Christa @ The Horse Resource

Performance Horse Sale

Flat sale rate of $30.00, no high commission or a “No Sale” fee! Horses may be consigned to sale on line or by contacting Roger Hollowell at 765-7177442 or Chad Bricker at 260-703-0839. You may prepay auction fee on line @ www. brickerbarrelracing.com or by completeing the Consignment Form below and mailing along with registration papers to the address listed below. All pre consigned horses will be sold first. All horses consigned day of sale will be charge a $25.00 late fee on top of $30.00 pre consignment sale fee total of $55.00 Horses may be consigned by filling out form below and submitting with fee. The auction will be held in barn A at the Henry County Saddle Club show grounds, New Castle, IN. All horses consigned to sale must be sold through the auction. No outside selling!!!!!! No thin or crippled horses will be consigned. If selling a mare as being bred must have vet check papers and a copy of studs papers as well. New and used saddle consignments welcome. 10% sales fee. Saddles may be cataloged on line for a small fee. All horses and tack are sold AS IS!!! It’s up to the buyer to perform a presale check on all items. Horses will start at 6:30 pm (or after show) and Tack will follow. Handlers will be available. Horses can be ridden in the ring. Seller can upload pictures of horses for catalog. Sale horses running during show will have draw numbers posted for interested parties.

CONSIGNMENT FORM Consignor Name:__________________________________________________________Phone:___________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________City:__________________________St:_________ZIP:_____________ Horse Name:_______________________________________________________________________Breed:______________Age:________ Sire:___________________________________________________Dam:______________________________________________________ Short Bio:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please fill out and return to: BBRP Performance Horse Sale, 941 W. Votaw St., Portland, IN 47371 Be sure to include copy of registration papers and consignment fee of $30.00. Make checks payable to Bricker Barrel Racing Productions.

Questions? Call Roger Hollowell 765-717-7442 or Chad Bricker 260-703-0839 Page 22

www.brickerbarrelracing.com

BBRP

Bricker Barrel Racing Productions

Summer Sizzler Finals OCTOBER 16-18, 2015

Location:

SCHEDULE Friday Class: 7:30PM

Entry Fee

1. Warm-Up Barrels (4-7 P.M.) 2. IBRA Open 4-D Barrels 3. IBRA Youth 3-D Barrels 4. IBRA Master 3-D Barrels 5. IBRA Adult 3-D Barrels

$5.00 $22.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00

1. GBRA 3-D Barrels 2. Open 3-D Poles 3. Warm-Up Barrels – limited number 4. Pee-Wee Barrels (10 & under) 5. IBRA Open 4-D Barrels 6. IBRA Youth 3-D Barrels (18 & under) 7. IBRA Master 3-D Barrels (40 & Over) 8. IBRA Adult 3-D Barrels (19-39) 9. GBRA 3-D Barrels

$25.00 $15.00 $5.00 $5.00 $27.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $50.00

Saturday Classes – 8:00AM

Added Money $250.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 100% payback & prizes $750.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00

Performance Horse Sale will start at 6:30 or after the show. Jackets, Buckles, & Awards will be given out for Saturday’s Open Class.

Sunday Classes– 10:00 a.m.

Design By: Christa @ The Horse Resource

Henry County Saddle Club 2221 N. Memorial Drive New Castle, Indiana

Church Service will start at 9:00am – Office will not open until 9:30. 1. GBRA 3-D Poles $25.00 2. Open 3-D Poles $15.00 $50.00 3. Warm-Up Barrels $5.00 4. Pee-Wee Barrels (10 & under) $5.00 100% payback & prizes 5. IBRA Open 4-D Barrels $22.00 $250.00 6. IBRA Youth 3-D Barrels (18 & under) $15.00 $50.00 7. IBRA Master 3-D Barrels (40 & over) $15.00 $50.00 8. IBRA Adult 3-D Barrels (19-39) $15.00 $50.00

$3,000 ADDED MONEY

Held in conjunction with BBRP Performance Horse Sale - See Opposite Page

PLEASE READ Riders may roll their times over from the open class to the masters, adult, or youth class. 70% payback and $5.00 office/timer charge per horse per day (every rider must pay). Electric camping fee is $35.00 for the weekend or $20.00 per night. Non-electric is $5.00 per night. Box stalls are $25.00 for the weekend required overnight or $15.00 per night. Call or text Jenny Creech to reserve stalls 260-726-5939. Day show tie out fee $10.00 per horse. 4-in-1 Reveal. Required number of entries for $50-$100 added is 25 entries and $250 added is 60 entries. Required number of entries for Sat. open is 100 for $750 added, 65 for $500, and $250.00 for anything less than 65 entries. All dogs must be on a leash. No fires on ground, must be contained. The Show Committee’s Decisions are Final!!!! No Refunds!!! Not responsible for any accidents, injury, or theft. Unruly people or horses will be asked to leave.

Info? call/text Kelly Bricker 260-703-1100 or Chad Bricker 260-703-0839

www.brickerbarrelracing.com

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Congratulations to the Following Stakes Winners at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino! Photos by Linscott Photography

QUARTER HORSE RACING

QHRAI NEWS

My Louisiana Rod Wins 2015 Speed Sale Stakes SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Aug. 1, 2015 – My Louisiana Rod and SPEED SALE STAKES - My Louisiana Rod 2015 Leading Quarter Horse La Jollaroid - Miss Louisiana Blue, by Jess Louisiana Blue Jockey Juan Guerrero found a clear path to the finish line, Jockey: Juan Guerrero Trainer: Randy Smith taking the third running of the Owner: Randy Smith Breeder: Gordon Timm $35,440 2015 Speed Sale Stakes at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino Saturday, Aug. 1. The race “This filly’s mother (Miss Louisiana Blue) cracked her shoulder when was the first of four stakes on the all-Quarter Horse racing card for the she was a yearling and never raced,” said Timm. “My Louisiana Rod is 2015 racing season. her first foal. We ran her through the sale as a yearling and she brought $13,000 and Randy (Smith) bought her. We have two more at home, a Starting from post one in the 10-horse lineup, My Louisiana Rod was a yearling filly by Escondido Beach, and a weanling filly by Brookstone threat from the start, getting a clean break from the gate and following Bay.” a straight line to the finish line. It was evident in the last 100 yards that she would be tough to catch as the two-year-old daughter of La Jolla- The time of the 330 yard dash recorded by My Louisiana Rod was roid earned her first stakes win by a two and one quarter length margin 16.852 seconds, setting a new stakes record. The previous record was at the finish line. She is Mighty Classy and Julie Veltman rallied up late recorded last year when another graduate from the Smith Stable, Rock in the center of the track for second, just a head in front of Mr. Fool Crushin Dynasty, with Juan Guerrero aboard, lowered the mark to Me Twice and Cristian Esqueda. My Louisiana Rod, the favorite in the :17.098 seconds. My Louisiana Rod is also getting close to the track race, paid $2.80, $2.60, $2.10 across the board. record for the 330 yard dash at Indiana Grand, which currently stands at :16.67 seconds set by A Down Right Runaway in 2004. Owned and trained by Randy Smith of Broughton, Ill., My Louisiana Rod now has two wins in three career starts, just missing in her last Both Guerrero and Smith lead the standings in their respective categostart by the margin of a head in the $199,800 Gordon Mobley Futurity ries at Indiana Grand for the second straight season. Guerrero increased at Indiana Grand. The Indiana bred filly, who was eligible for the stakes his tally to 23 after the first few races while Smith has 26 wins already race by passing through the previous Quarter Horse Racing Association this year. Both are more than 10 wins ahead of the next closest competiof Indiana Speed Sale as a weanling or yearling, increased her career tor in their categories. Also, both are on target to eclipse the mark for bankroll to more than $63,000. Gordon Timm, longtime owner and most wins by a jockey and a trainer in one season. The current record breeder in the state of Indiana who hails from Michigan, is the breeder for most wins in one season was set by Harold Collins during the 2013 of My Louisiana Rod. season with 28 while Smith tied with Ron Raper in 2014 with 28 wins to set the mark for most wins in one season by a trainer.

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QHRAI NEWS

Photos by Linscott Photography

Since acquiring Mavara Vegas, her connections have tallied two wins in two starts with purse earnings just under the $50,000 mark. The win in the Indiana Grand QHRAI Derby marks her first try against stakes company, setting her up nicely for the remainder of the season at Indiana Grand. “We will bring her back for the other Derby coming up at Indiana Grand,” said Chavez. “Then, we have plans to take her to Hialeah this winter.”

FDD Dynasty- Jess Like Vegas, By Mr Jess Perry Jockey: Jose Ruiz Trainer: Sacramento Chavez Owner: Alejandro Medina Breeder: Dunn Ranch Ltd

SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Aug. 1, 2015 – She was the fastest trial winner leading into the $71,840 Indiana Grand QHRAI Derby and Mavara Vegas proved she was the fastest overall, taking home the title by a neck over Fast Man Vic and Alvaro HernandezLopez Saturday, Aug. 1 during the third all-Quarter Horse racing program for 2015 at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. Mavara Vegas and Jockey Jose Ruiz avoided any issues coming out of the gate and found a clear path to get in gear for the 400 yard dash. Mavara Vegas took the lead early and put pressure on the remainder of the nine horse field to chase her down as the field neared the wire. Fast Man Vic had the best chance to catch her but came up short by a neck at the finish line in a time of :19.807 seconds. Eye Popping and Jose Beltran rallied from the outside to finish third.

The stakes win with Mavara Vegas is the first for Chavez at Indiana Grand. Chavez, who also runs at Prairie Meadows, oversees the training of 22 horses at his farm. Growing up around horses, he is an electrician by trade and obtained his trainer’s license four years ago. He is well on his way to showing his career change to Quarter Horse racing was a good move.

SAVE the DATE Horsemen’s Meeting MON

The California-bred Mavara Vegas is owned by Alejandro Medina and is trained by Sacramento Chavez. The chestnut daughter of FDD Dynasty is now two for two for her new connections. “The owner (Medina) bought her last fall and she (Mavara Vegas) was hurt and we didn’t even know if she would race,” said Chavez, who is based out of his farm in Grant Park near Kankakee in northern Illinois. “She had a small chip in her knee but this year she was sound. We had x-rays done and everything was fine so we decided to try to race her. I was pretty sure she would race good tonight, but I didn’t know she would win.”

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2015 Race Planning for 2016

Photos by Linscott Photography

Mavara Vegas Secures Win in Indiana Grand QHRAI Derby

“She (Mavara Vegas) is soft on her head and she doesn’t like rough treatment,” said Chavez. “Each one you have to learn their manners, and we have been patient with her.”

QUARTER HORSE RACING

INDIANA GRAND QHRAI DERBY Mavara Vegas

Mavara Vegas, selected as the bettors choice in the race, paid $4.40, $3.40, $3.40 across the board. Her time of :19.807 sets a new stakes record for the Indiana Grand QHRAI Derby, eclipsing the old mark set by Secret Miracle in last year’s Derby in a time of :19.866. But Chavez admits getting her to the track took some time and patience.

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QHRAI NEWS

QUARTER HORSE RACING

Photos by Linscott Photography

In the late stages of the race, Beach Cartel began to stretch out his stride and got an advantage over Stinkin Rich, winning by three-quarters of a length. Ms Fool Me Once stayed steady for third. Beach Cartel paid $5.00, $3.20, $2.60 across the board as the race favorite. Beach Cartel, owned and bred by Sheri Miller, is now three for five in his brief career. Unraced at two, the grey gelding has earned in excess of $96,000.

BLUE RIVER DERBY - Beach Cartel Escondido Beach - Flashin Dee Dee, by First to Flash Jockey: Juan Guerrero Trainer: Randy Smith Owner: Sheri Miller Breeder: Sheri Miller

Beach Cartel Tough in Blue River Derby SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Aug. 1, 2015 – The team of Trainer Randy Smith and Jockey Juan Guerrero scored their second stakes win of the night Saturday, Aug. 1 when Beach Cartel reeled in the title of the 13th running of the $122,700 Blue River Derby at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. The duo covered the 400-yard distance in a time of :20.126 seconds to provide Smith and Guerrero with a training and riding triple on the third all-Quarter Horse racing program of 2015. Horses were loaded into the gate awaiting just a few horses to step in when Hand of Doom, one of the top choices in the race, became fractious. As a result, the field was backed out and Hand of Doom was scratched, providing a slight delay before the running of the Blue River Derby. Horses were reloaded and the three horses on the inside, which included Beach Cartel in the middle, broke smoothly en route to the finish line. Massive bumping took place from the starters on the outside, giving an advantage early on to the trio of horses on the inside. Ms Fool Me Once and Cristian Esqueda kept close tabs on Beach Cartel from the inside while Stinkin Rich and Shanley Jackson applied pressure to the leader from the outside. The latter two proved to be the two to catch as the wire neared.

Smith is now in his second year with Guerrero as part of his team. The two hooked up before the start of the meet at Indiana Grand last year, earning both the training and riding titles in the Quarter Horse ranks. Smith set a record last year with 28 wins in one season, a record he is sure to reset in 2015. Guerrero is in the same situation, currently sitting at 24 wins for the year with the mark of 28 wins set by Harold Collins in 2013 well within his reach just halfway through the 2015 racing season. “Juan (Guerrero) is part of that good help in the barn,” said Smith. “He is there every morning at 5 a.m. and works very hard. We go to a farm in Florida during the winter and he breaks all the babies, so he has been with this horse (Beach Cartel) since the very beginning.” The Smith Team was busy once again during the all-Quarter Horse racing night, starting 14 horses over nine races. In all, Smith has a 64-horse stable and shuffles them in and out during the racing season. “We have a couple of farms around here we utilize,” said Smith. “This horse (Beach Cartel) will get some time off now so he can just be a horse. The next race for him will be the SSA Derby (Stallion Service Auction Derby Sept. 12).” Smith’s team also includes his wife, Debbie, who continues to manage the family’s other businesses back at their home in Broughton, Ill. The Smiths were involved in construction before they shifted into Quarter Horse racing full time about four years ago. The win with Beach Cartel was the third on the night for the Smith Stable. They also picked up wins in the $35,440 2015 Speed Sale Stakes with My Louisiana Rod as well as a $17,500 allowance race with BV Hello Darlin in the third race.

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“He (Beach Cartel) started out rough, but a light came on as a three-year-old and he hasn’t backed up since,” said Smith, who is primed to set a new record for most wins in one season as a trainer, already earning 27 wins this year. “He’s a good keeper and he gets the same care as the rest of them. But I have to credit my help. You can have the best horse in the world, but without good help, you won’t get far.”

QHRAI NEWS

Photos by Linscott Photography

Owned by Julia Martin and trained by Paul Martin, WH Design by Dash has won his last three starts. He improves his career statistical line to eight wins in 20 outings and pushed his earnings to more than $183,000. Selected as the favorite in the race, WH Design by Dash paid $3.20, $2.80, $2.80 across the board. The time of the race was :17.943 seconds.

LEADER OF THE CLASS STAKES WH Design By Dash Brimmstone - Fast Mans Dash, by Heza Fast Man Jockey: Victor Olivio Trainer: Paul R. Martin Owner: Julia Rae Martin Breeder: Greg Morrison

WH Design By Dash Extends Win Streak to Three in Leader of the Class Stakes SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Aug. 1, 2015 – WH Design by Dash and Jockey Victor Olivo know each other well. Olivo has been aboard the four-year-old son of Brimmstone in all but one of his 20 lifetime starts. The duo teamed up once again Saturday, Aug.1 to earn another stakes win in the third running of the $34,480 Leader of the Class Stakes at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. WH Design by Dash was caught a little off guard when the gates sprung open, moving a step slow from the gate. However, he knew what to do once the race began and got into gear with his big stride to close in gracefully and pass up the competition for the win by one half length over Cant Catcha Corona and Juan Guerrero, who had led nearly every step of the 350-yard dash along the inside. Sparky McClone and Shanley Jackson got the best of the rest in a tight photo for third. “He (WH Design by Dash) was leaning in the gate at the break,” said Olivo. “All the other jockeys did a good job of keeping straight and he was able to get going.”

The third running of the Leader of the Class Stakes was part of the third night in 2015 dedicated to all Quarter Horse racing at Indiana Grand. To complement the race card, the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana (QHRAI) provided school supplies to kids along with several drawings, including

QUARTER HORSE RACING

“We wanted to give him (WH Design by Dash) a break after his last start, he deserved it,” said Paul Martin about his absence from the track since his previous start June 13 in the $84,000 Born Runner Stakes. “We have been working him a couple of times and it didn’t take much to get him back ready to go.”

two i-pad minis and 10 backpacks filled with supplies. The “Back to School” theme also included appearances by Spongebob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer and Bob the Minion, all a hit with racing fans of all ages. The 13th season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse continues through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Racing is conducted Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:05 p.m. with first post Saturdays set at 6:05 p.m. Thursday racing will be added beginning Sept. 17 with a post time of 2:05 p.m. EST. About Indiana Grand Racing & Casino: Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, a Centaur Gaming destination, holds multiple awards from industry publications for customer service, entertainment, gaming and dining. Located in Shelbyville, Ind., Indiana Grand features 2,200 of the latest slots and electronic table games in addition to a one-mile oval race course offering live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing each year. Simulcast wagering is also offered year-round at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino as well as an off-track betting facility located in Clarksville, Ind. For more information, please visit www.IndianaGrand.com or www.CentaurGaming.net.

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Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming

r o s e H R r e a t cing r a u Q Special Events at Indiana Grand

October 10th

October 24th

Quarter Horse Day Sterlie Bertram Memorial Trials Hoosier Park Classic Miss Roxie Little Futurity Trials

Quarter Horse Day Governors Stake The QHRAI Derby Sterlie Bertram Memorial Miss Roxie Little Futurity Indiana Championship

Saturday Post time: 6:05PM **Watch for other exciting events taking place on “Quarter Horse Day”

www.indianaquarterhorseracing.com

And don’t forget the 5th Annual *QHRAI SPEED SALE on October 18th! *At Marion County Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN - See details in this issue.

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5th Annual

QHRAI Speed Sale Sunday, October 18th at 12:00

Marion County Fairgrounds - Indianapolis, Indiana Weanlings Yearlings 2 Year Olds Horses of Racing Age Barrel Prospects Broodmares

QHRAI Speed Sale Graduates • • • • • •

My Louisiana Rod - Stakes Placed winner of over $42,000 Sin Tachas Angel - Winner of over $24,000 since sale TDL Smoke N Ice (picture at right) - 2014 Indiana NBHA 1D Champion/New Arena Record at C Bar C Expo WH Johnnie Boy Red (picture above)Stakes winner of over $119,000 Moore Disco Tree - 2014 Leader of the Class Stake Winner Rock Crushin Dynasty - 2014 Speed Sale Stakes Winner

For more info and sale catalog, visit

indianaquarterhorseracing.com Questions call Vick Conway at 765-748-6806

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Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

Genetic Testing - Part 2 WHAT ARE THESE GENETIC DISEASES? SYMPTOMS? TREATMENTS?

GBED or Glycogen branching enzyme deficiency doesn’t allow a foal to store enough sugar in its cells for energy, and it usually dies before 2 months of age. These foals are often still born. It is caused by an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutation in the GBE1 gene. GBED affects approximately 8-10 % of American Quarter Horses. An estimated 3 or more percent of second- and third-term abortions or stillbirths are caused by GBED.

The mutation of the GBE1 gene reduces the function of the glycogen branching enzyme so that cardiac and skeletal muscle and the liver and the brain cannot store and mobilize glycogen. Because glycogen provides energy to the muscles, the inability to properly store and mobilize it leads to muscle weakness and eventually death. GBED results in second- and third-term abortions and stillborn foals. Many aborted and stillborn foals whose cause of death was not previously identified might have had GBED. Foals that survive birth generally die or are euthanized within 8 weeks of age. Although a few foals have survived to the age of 4 months, GBED is always fatal.

The horse in the picture is positive for HERDA. Picture compliments of AQHA.

HERDA or hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia causes the skin on a horse’s back to peel away. Early signs include the presence of weeping skin, easily tented skin that doesn’t return to its initial position, sloughing skin, hematomas, wounds, and scars. The disorder is caused by an autosomal recessive disease caused by a mutation in the peptidyl-prolylisomerase B gene. Approximately 3.5 percent of American Quarter Horses are carriers. Collagen makes up connective tissues such as muscles, bones, skin and cartilage. The mutation in the PPIB gene results in defective collagen that causes the outer layer of the skin to divide from the layer underneath. Many times raw wounds are caused by the outer layer of skin sloughing off. Young horses with HERDA might appear to have an unusual number of cuts and nicks on their skin, but the disease is most often noticed then the horse starts training under saddle. The pressure of the saddle on the back causes the skin to tear and separate, leaving raw areas. These areas are slow to heal,

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and many horses with HERD Aare euthanized due to slow-healing injuries. HYPP or hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is a muscle condition that leads to uncontrolled muscle twitching or profound muscle weakness. In severe cases, it can lead to collapse and death. HYPP traces back to the stallion Impressive. HYPP was seen in Impressive’s sons and daughters, because to be expressed, the disease does not require two copies of the defective gene. However, successive generations of offspring that received two defective genes often show more severe versions of the disease. The disorder is caused by nn autosomal dominant disease caused by point mutation in the SCN4A gene. It affects approximately 1.5 percent of all Quarter Horses and as many as 56 percent of all halter horses. HYPP affects both horses and humans. The genetic defect causes a disruption of the sodium ion channel which is a tiny gateway in the membrane of muscle cells. The genetic defect disrupts the channel’s normal opening and closing, such that uncontrolled sodium influxes occur. These influxes, in turn, change the voltage current of muscle cells, causing uncontrolled muscle twitching or profound muscle weakness. High levels of potassium in the blood usually are present when the disruptions in the ion channel occur. This disruption in the conduction of the nerve impulses causes muscle tremors and even temporarily paralysis in affected horses. In severe cases, HYPP can cause collapse or sudden death. As the following guidelines demonstrate, a horse that has HYPP demands special care and the special care increases time and financial costs. There are certain management practices that assist in the control of HYPP. They include establishing a regular feeding and exercise schedule. Fasting and water deprivation should be avoided. Horses do better if allowed access to a paddock or pasture rather than strict stall confinement. Daily or nightly turnout is helps in preventing symptoms. Adult horses do very well on grass or oat hay alone or pasture. If it is necessary to use alfalfa to balance the ration for growing horses, then mix alfalfa with grass hay or oat hay and grain with oats being the best grain to decrease potassium content of diet. Feed equal amounts of hay and grain two or three times daily. Rapid changes in die should be avoided. Provide access to a white salt block or feed loose salt. Administer acetazolamide, a diuretic that decreases the level of potassium in the blood. Many halter horse owners continue alfalfa hay as the only roughage, but maintain their horses on this drug for all or most of their lives. Acetazolamide is a forbidden substance under AQHA and AHSA regulations. Your veterinarian should always be informed of the HYPP condition prior to any general anesthesia, which might precipitate an episode of paralysis. Maintain acetazolamide therapy before and after surgery or anesthesia. Always err on the side of being conservative while hauling. Be sure to stop and water horses every two hours. If a horse shows mild symptoms exercise the horse either by walking or longing. Exercise stimulates adrenaline, which helps replace potassium inside cells. However, one should use caution as the horse could stumble and fall while having muscle tremors. Feeding grain such as oats, dry corn,-oats, barley, or light Karo syrup for glucose supplement stimulates the release of insulin and promotes potassium uptake by cells. Administering acetazolamide orally (3 mg/kg) increases potassium excretion from the kidney and also affects glucose metabolism. For severe attacks call your veterinarian who may treat with fluid therapy and administration of calcium gluconate IV, dextrose 5% IV and insulin.

Stal

Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM Mare (Carrier)

One Carrier

Stallion (Carrier)

Both Carriers

Mare (Normal)

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At far left: Breeding when both the mare and stallion are carriers (carry the gene but do not show clinical signs) in this example: 25% will be perfectly normal, 50% will be carriers, and 25% will be affected by the disease and most likely show clinical signs. At left: Breeding when the mare is normal and the stallion is a carrier. There is no chance that the foal will be clinically affected. However 50% of the foals will be a carrier for the genetic disorder.

MH or malignant hyperthermia or malignant hyperthermia-like episodes A small percentage of Quarter Horses have another form of PSSM not due Affected Normal Carrier in the horse have been associated with drugs such as halothane, isoflurane, to the GYS1 mutation. succinylcholine, caffeine, the muscle relaxant succinylcholine and stress. Affected horses experience Mare increased muscle metabolism, fever often PSSM or tying up syndrome is a life-threatening condition that can be (Normal) exceeding 109 degrees F, high heart rate, excessive sweating, abnormal triggered by anesthesia and several other things. In horses with this gene heart rhythm, shallow breathing, muscle rigidity, hypertension, breakdown mutation, excess calcium is released, causing clinical signs that include One tissue, Carrier of muscle muscle protein in the urine and/or death. The disorder muscle rigidity, elevated body temperature, profuse sweating, excessively is caused by an autosomal dominant disease caused by mutation in the fast heartbeat, brown urine, excess carbon dioxide in the blood, muscle ryanodine receptor 1 (RyR1). MH affects an unknown percentage of enzyme increases on blood tests, electrolyte disorders, rapid, shallow American Quarter Horses and several other breeds. MH can make simple breathing, hypertension, acidosis or a drop in blood pH, and a high death rate. In general, this RYR1 mutation occurs only in about 0.5% of all anesthesia deadly for some horses. Quarter Horses. The mutation results in a malfunctioning calcium-release channel of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle. The malfunction causes Most PSSM horses respond well to a high-fat and low-starch diet. On a grainexcessive calcium to be released into the myoplasm which is the contractile inclusive diet, both diet and genotype affect clinical expression of PSSM or part of a muscle cell. This can cause a great increase in metabolism and tying up syndrome. Horses with severe symptoms need immediate attention may result in death. The disorder is caused by an autosomal dominant from a veterinarian and are usually given high volumes of IV fluids. disease caused by point mutation in the SCN4A gene. Any possibly successful treatment is aimed at decreasing the horse’s temperature with In summary it appears obvious that the new AQHA rules involving genetic IV fluids, anti-inflammatories and otherAffected life supporting medications. The testing man much less suffering for our equine friends and much less Normal Carrier most important treatment is prevention, hence the genetic testing for MH. costs for the stallion owner and breeder. All horse breeders should breed responsibly. Taking responsibility means taking time to be educated on PSSM or Polysaccharide storage myopathy is a metabolic muscle problem these important genetic diseases and to make sure we are not breeding in found in at least 20 breeds, including Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas, such a manner as to produce foals with the possibility of exhibiting these and drafts. PSSM is a form of “tying up,” and is characterized by the diseases and passing them on to future generations. While the temptation accumulation of glycogen which is a storage form of sugar and an abnormal may be there in the short term to breed in certain patterns, in the long term it sugar or polysaccharide in skeletal muscle.Affected horses develop is much too costly to do so in terms of horse health and in terms of financial stiffness, muscle cramping and soreness with light exercise, probably due and time costs. If breeders let what is best for the welfare of the horse be to a deficit of energy generation in their muscles. The disorder is caused their guide as they choose breeding matchups a lot of the genetic diseases by an autosomal dominant disease caused by mutation in the glycogen will either exist at a much lower percentage or cease to exist at all. synthase 1 (GYS1) gene. PSSM affects eleven percent of American Quarter Horses. PSSM also affects many other breeds. PSSM is a common form Acknowledgement to AQHA for stats and research data of each genetic disease. of tying up. The mutation in the GYS1 gene causes unregulated synthesis of glycogen, which results in excessive sugar in muscle cells. This leads to muscle pain and stiffness, sweating, exercise intolerance and weakness. Because of the stiffness and pain, horses are reluctant to move.

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There are two types of PSSM. Genetic testing determined that some horses with PSSM had a specific mutation in GYS1. This is PSSM Type 1. Other horses did not have the mutation in the GYS1 gene and these are the PSSM Type 2. Horses identified as having a moderate to severe form of the disease according to the muscle biopsy were more likely to have PSSMType 1 than horses with a milder version of the disease. Type1 PSSM defines horses with a GYS1 mutation and these are mostly seen in Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa purebreds or crosses, draft breeds, Morgans, and Tennessee Walking Horses. Type 2 PSSM is found in a variety of other breeds, and its cause is not yet known. It is believed the disease is to have arisen from a single horse about 1,200-1,500 years ago. While the physical attributes of affected horses vary widely, the extent of the muscle metabolic problem ranges from unrecognized subclinical disease to overt exertional rhabdomyolysis (tying up) to recumbency that necessitates euthanasia. 8% of Quarter Horses have the GYS1 mutation. Re-evaluation of horses tested by muscle biopsy and found to have indicated that about 75% of PSSM Quarter Horses had the GYS1 mutation.

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The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association “C.M.S.A.” has a variety of levels of competition for everyone, ranging from novice levels to the seasoned professional. You don’t have to be a horse enthusiast to get caught up in the lure and attraction of the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting. We encourage guests and spectators to come see what we’re all about and the admission is always free. If you haven’t had the opportunity to share the adventure of this non-tradition entertainment, mosey on over to one of our shooting competitions and enjoy the family friendly atmosphere and the old west cowboy state of mind. If you would like to join us in this exciting fast growing sport or if you would just like some more information, please contact Barb Ruwe (contact info below.)

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Cowboy mounted shooting is a re-enactment of the old west 1880’s. It is the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sport. Competitors wearing two single action .45 caliber revolvers race against the clock through a variety of course patterns while firing at balloon targets. Each revolver is loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. Scoring is based on the elapsed time plus penalties for each missed balloon or knocked over barrel. This sport requires the ability to control the horse through many turns and speed changes while cocking and firing the revolvers, holstering one when it’s empty, and then drawing the other to complete the course.

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TEEN CORRAL

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PATIENCE

Hope everyone is having a great summer...enjoying the RAIN! And the growing GRASS.... I have had the pleasure to meet and enjoy Alli this month:

Alli Kennedy

IS NOT THE ABILITY TO WAIT, BUT THE ABILITY TO KEEP A GOOD ATTITUDE WHILE WAITING. Any one else in your fmaily ride? No one else In my family rides now. My dad rode Tennessee Walking Horses when he was younger. How long have you been riding? How did you get started? In 2008 grandmother passed away. She was always telling my dad to buy me a pony because she thought that was all a little girl needed. I had always had a love for horses but never really thought about riding until 2011. I began taking lessons at a nearby barn and joined a drill team. I quickly fell in love and bought my first horse, Mister. I always had a passion for barrel racing but I didn’t know anything about it and my horse was new to it as well. I quit drill team this year to pursue my passion of barrel racing. I sold my horse and bought my current barrel horse, Red Bent Bug, or Tris. Tell us about your horses... Red Bent Bug, aka Tris, is a 12 year old Appendix mare. She is solid black, around 15.2hh, and very stocky. I’ve only owned her for about 2 and a half months. She is a very nosy girl, always into everything! I’ve never ridden a horse with such a passion for what she does. She loves her job and gives it everything she’s got every time I run her. She’s such a fun horse to work with. She’s gotten me so far in the short time I’ve had her and given me a lot of confidence to do this. Accomplishments? In the short time I’ve had her I haven’t been able to show her a whole lot. The first show I rode her at was in Madison, Indiana. I placed first in the 2D and won $330. I’ve shown her at a few other shows always placing in the top 5 of the 2D. To qualify for the 4H horse show you have to show at your district show and qualify. I placed top 5 in all my classes, qualifying me for state in every class! At the state show I won my barrel division!

Name: Alli Kennedy Age: 15 years old School: Walton-Verona Highschool Parents: My parents are Dutch and Paula Kennedy Siblings: I have two older half sisters, and an older half brother.

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Goals? I have a lot of goals for my career! I hope to be able to ride in pro rodeo and make it to the NFR. I’m going to Quarter Horse Congress this fall and a goal of mine is to win a class there. I’m also aiming towards making it to the NBHA worlds.

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Truck - 2014 GMC 3500 Dually Denali. Trailer - 2014 4 horse Elite trailer with full LQ & slide outs Food - Skyline Chili Music - Country, preferably Luke Bryan! Color - orange Bling or No Bling? love to have bling on my horse! Bit - twisted wire snaffle

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Favorite barrel racer and why? My favorite barrel racer is Fallon Taylor. She’s an awesome rider and she is who she wants to be. She is in the pro rodeo and won the NFR in 2014. She always has a way of standing out and being herself and I think that’s a hard thing to do these days but she rocks it. I look up to her a lot. What would you like improved in barrel racing? I would like to improve a lot in barrel racing since I just got started. I would love to start placing in the 1D. Me and my horse have a lot of work to do together but I know we can get there! What is your favorite thing about barrel racing? My favorite thing about barrel racing would have to be the rush it gives you. It’s only the 16 seconds that you’re in there but they’re so important and crucial. I have a need for speed and this fills it.

Mentor? I have a lot of mentors that help me succeed! My first mentor is Sheila Jones. She is the owner of the barn where I board my horse and a great barrel racer. She sold me Tris and is always helping me out whenever she can. She never lets a bad run bring her down and she always keeps going. She’s helped me with so much already and I’m glad to have her there for me! Another mentor of mine is Clint Vanvolkenburgh. He has helped me out a lot and worked with my horse as well. He’s taught me a lot about barrel racing and I know he always has tips and pointers to give me. A very important mentor to me is my best friend, Anna Doll. We met eachother through drill team and we immediately became good friends. We are always helping eachother and being supportive. She is very helpful to me, always picking me up when I’m down, showing me the bright side, making me hurt from laughing, and pushing me forward. She is also beginning to barrel race so we’re starting all of this together. She’s an amazing person that I’m glad to call my best friend.

Other hobbies? I don’t have many hobbies, horses take up all my time lol. One thing I really enjoy is finding new music and listening to it. I do that in all my free time. I’m always listening to new music and getting involved in it! Plans after high school? As far as my plans for after high school, well they’re totally unsolved yet. I know for sure I want to go to college and major in something to do with Equine. I would love to train horses or be a professional rider. Any advice to fellow competitors? Advice I always give is to not worry about what others think of you and your horse! it’s all about having fun! I was always too nervous to show before I purchased Tris because I knew there was always better people than me. But you have to start somewhere and have fun with the ride! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enjoy the Ride,

Clint Van

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Clint is a 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, hard 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. He 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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IJRA Rodeo News

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IJRA News

Story provided by: Rachel Thomas

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Be Part of the 25th Anniversary Season!

Join us for the 25th Anniversary Season of the Indiana Junior Rodeo Association

alling all Barrel Racers, Pole Benders, Ropers, Goat Tyers, Rough Stock Riders and cowboys and cowgirls in Indiana who are in Kindergarten through the 8th grade. The new IJRA season is starting back up again and will be holding their first rodeo of the season in Clermont, IN on September 12th and 13th. We are excited to meet our new members and hope if you would like to join us you will contact a board member or speak with a current IJRA member. Here are some commonly asked questions that may get you started in seeing if IJRA is a great fit for a Junior High aged person you know.

What is IJRA?

The Indiana Junior Rodeo Association is an association for boys and girls in Indiana or surrounding states that are in Kindergarten â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th grade. IJRA was founded in 1989 and incorporated in 1990 with the intension of better educating and promoting the sport of rodeo for youth in Indiana. This year is the 25th anniversary for our association and we still have families and members who strive to build skills that our children can use in High School Rodeo and beyond. Our association also promotes the building of character and sportsmanship in our young

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cowboys and cowgirls. We stress responsibility, cooperation, and good conduct in our participants. We see IJRA as a way to help out children develop into outgoing and productive individuals in the ir communities.

What events can my child compete in and who do they compete against?

Our age divisions are broken down based on grade level. Kids in Kindergarten, First, and Second grade compete together and are broken down into a Boys and Girls Division. Kids in Third, Fourth, and Fifth grades are also compete in a division that is also broken down into Boys and Girls events. Members in Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade also have their own division which is divided by Boys and Girls events as well. In some of the events such as Team Roping, boys and girls compete together in that for the year end championship. Each division has its own events that kids can compete in based on what is offered to that age division. All three of the age divisions have an All-Around Champion in both boys and girls at the end of the year. For information on what events are available to each age division, please go to our website at www.injra.org and look for the Membership Tab and then click on Membership Forms. Events offered include: barrel racing, pole bending, roping events, goat tying, and rough stock events.

IJRA News How much does IJRA cost?

How often do you rodeo and how many days?

IJRA usually competes one time a month for a weekend. Slack is normally run in the morning and then the performance at night. Each day is considered one rodeo, you can compete one day or both. Most families come in on Friday, stay overnight and then compete on Saturday and Sunday. If your family can only fit in one day a weekend, then that works too. IJRA usually has rodeos from the start of the season in September until October, then we break for the winter. Spring rodeos usually start up around April and then the season ends with the State Finals in August.

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Each family pays a $30 membership fee each year which is good for all contestants in that family. Each event has an entry fee which can be found in the Membership forms under the Membership Tab. Entry fees can range from $10$25 per event. There are other fees such as a timer fee, sometimes an arena fee, electric fees if needed and offered, insurance fee, and sometimes stall fees if available. Each member is asked to bring in $150 in sponsorship money to assist with awards, sponsorship can be acquired all at once at one business or by finding some smaller sponsorships that total $150.

Why should our family join IJRA?

There are many reasons why joining IJRA is a great thing for your family. Our association gives the kids the chance to compete with other kids their age after they practice all month. IJRA encourages kids to work harder and work together. Rodeo isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only great thing about IJRA, most families will tell you that the reason they are members are because of the experiences their kids have while being part of the association. The kids want to come to the rodeos to see their friends from all over the state that love to do the same thing they love to do. They compete together and they play together. Families cheer each other on in and out of the arena. IJRA is what families do together, they sleep in tight quarters, they work together to load and unload the trailer, get together for carry in dinners and eat as a rodeo family with all of the other families, and they build lasting friendships with other parents or kids. For more information please check out or website at www. injra.org. You can find a lot of necessary information on there or also feel free to contact a Board Member directly to have your questions answered.

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IHSRA NEWS

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from the

Wonderful memories made in Rock Springs Wyoming. The 2015 NHSRF were a huge success and Indiana represented our state very well!

Indiana High School Rodeo Association National High School Rodeo Finals

Anna Dietrich gave the barrel racers a run for their money. Anna was 3rd in the short go and end up placing 8th over all at the Nationals. She received national recoginition, a 10 ten buckle as well as a scholarship.

Sydney Hurley,

was voted the Secretary for the National High School Rodeo Secretary position. Sydney will attend meetings over the next sev- Michael Shreeve also made us proud! Michael covered both eral months, write articles for the Rodeo Times, of his bulls in the first 2 rounds, placing 2nd in the first go and proudly represent the association at the Na- and 4th in the second go. Michael ended up 8th in the nation in bull riding! Way to go Mike! tional Rodeo Finals in Vegas.

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IHSRA NEWS

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Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High School Rodeo Queen, Shelby Wright did a fabulous job in the queen competition. Shelby competed in Horsemanship, Modeling, Interview, Speech, Rodeo Knowledge, Appearance an Personality. Shelby represented Indiana with great class in all the categories. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all work and no play! Team Indiana also competed in the state volley ball tournaments. Indiana made it all the way through 4 rounds!

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The Stupid Rats Keep Winning

here’s nothing wrong with what you’re doing. You’re anything but lazy. You’re providing. You’re taking care of others. Look up “responsible adult” in the dictionary. It’s you, my friend, who are pictured there.

When they died, you said “I’ve got to slow down”. You promised to those around you, “I’ll stop and smell the roses.” Maybe, you did for a day or two. It might have been a few weeks or months.

And yet, the stupid rats are still winning!

And yet, the rats are still winning.

They saw you coming. You were just walking along; minding your own business; enjoying life. They opened up the door and invited you in. Their talk of success and recognition was so enticing you didn’t even notice the cage.

You stepped back up on the wheel. It’s exhausting. It’s self-sustaining. Each success brings a brief sense of accomplishment, the crush of exhaustion and the realization you must keep moving forward. “Keeping up with the Jones’” pushes you. New payments on something new keep you spinning. The “want” of something newer and better keeps you pushing forward.

The wheel was right there. You stepped up on it with anticipation. Others you respected said, “Go ahead! Step up there. It’ll be fun!” You didn’t see the glaze covering their eyes. It only took one step. Ahhhhhhh, accomplishment! Ohhhhhh, success! You took another and another; it moved faster and faster. In a few weeks, a month, a year, you found yourself running. You tried to stop. You wanted to stop. Unfortunately, the pace had become uncomfortably comfortable and you had become “comfortably numb”. The stupid rats were winning!

Don’t have any! I wish I did. I’m too busy on my wheel next to you. Even writing about stupid rats is part of keeping my wheel going. All I can say is “I am sorry”. I really wish I could help. Like you, I know I need to step off. It is absurd, but has become normal. It’s unacceptable, but my choice. It’s demanding and rewarding. And, I feel stuck! Those stupid, stupid, stupid rats; they just keep winning.

LivExceptionally, Chris

Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in Pre-Law, Business and Theology; and from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law for more than 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal advisor to the Superintendent of the state’s largest prison. He served as Professor and Program Chair of Criminal Justice and Business at “ ... an inspi r ing , the post-secondary level; and currently teaches Criminal Justice at Kokomo High School. In addition,beaut heif ul is, a partner in and Operations Manager of a thoroughbred breeding and racing farm. speaks to his students and to others and t hought He provoking about the importance of “taking snapshots of the moments” in life as a way ” $25.00 of reflecting on our own lives. He can be reached at... cutter0430@gmail.com, Dr. Rachelle Steiner, MD and his writings and thoughts—can be found at www.LivExceptionally.com

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Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in PreLaw, Business and Theology; and from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law for more than 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal advisor to the Superintendent of the state’s largest prison. He served as Professor and Program Chair of Criminal Justice and Business at the post-secondary level; and currently teaches Criminal Justice at Kokomo High School. In addition, he is a partner in and Operations Manager of a thoroughbred breeding and racing farm. He speaks to his students and to others about the importance of “taking snapshots of the moments” in life as a way of reflecting on our own lives. He can be reached at cutter0430@gmail.com, and his writings and thoughts can be found at www.downthebarnaisle.com.

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Looking — A Soul’s Journey

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Welcome to the “Rat Race”. You are the subject of a cruel, ironic reversal of a twisted laboratory experiment. Sadly, whoever taught you “this is what you do when you grow up”, is probably gone. They passed away from their futile attempt to keep up.

And, life has been lost on the wheel and … the stupid rats keep winning.

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Know When to Fold’em... Last month we talked about knowing when to hold’em. This month we move on to knowing when to fold’em, walk away and sometimes even to run. Last month focused on pressure and the release of pressure...timing is everything for young horses and (potential) young believers. And God’s timing is perfect. From last month: “When too much pressure is applied to many young horses, they will react by fighting back - so will people. Psalms 32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. I have started young horses that took right to the saddle and bit and never even thought about fighting. I have also started other young horses (with the same basic program) that fought me every step of the way and took days or weeks to get past the bucking fits.” I’ll add here that there have been a few of those from the latter bunch that ended up being more rank or difficult than I had the time, skill or patience to deal with. I had to realize that I wasn’t the right one to bring them to their potential and call on some help. Some of those difficult ones went on to other trainers and with a different approach were able to meet their potential. There were also a few that just wouldn’t come around with me or anyone else.

INSPIRATION

The point here is that I had to know when to “fold’em.” I had used my ability to try to reach those difficult horses with no results. Why? Did I beat myself up thinking I was a failure? No! There are many ways to train a horse and all trainers are a little different. Not all horses are the same and not all methods work on all horses. It may just take the right trainer at the right time with the right method to bring out the very best in that horse. That being said, I think it takes a special kind of trainer to realize when they need a little help or they need to send a horse on to a colleague with a little different method. Just like we, as Christians, need to realize that although we should never be ashamed to proclaim our faith and witness to the lost, we should also realize if our approach just isn’t working. We may do more harm than good. Maybe we just aren’t the right “trainer” for the job. It might be time to enlist the help

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of another “trainer” with a different method while we step back and do our part by praying for that person as our contribution to them finding their salvation and their way in Christ. More from last month: “As a horse trainer, I’ve learned not to give up on those tough ones - they usually make the best horses. It is the pressure and release and lots of patience that give them a chance to come around. And when they do, it is amazing.” With our non-Christian friends it is often the same way. It is those who fought against it the hardest that eventually make the best warriors for Christ. Just two examples that should ring a bell: The Apostle Paul and C.S. Lewis.” How do we know when it is time to ask for another mentor to step in and us to step aside? Pray. Ask God for peace about the situation. It’s tough to “fold’em,” but like with the young horses, it’s better to ask for help than to ruin a horse or get yourself hurt. Speaking of getting hurt, there’s the other line of that song that says to walk away..or even run. Is that even an option? Should we ever walk away?

I tried to find scripture about this and was reminded of “shaking the dust from your feet.” Matthew 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. There may come a time when we have to walk away from those who rebuke us and our sharing of the gospel. But, before we walk away, we should do everything we can to reach out to those God puts on our hearts, keeping in mind that we are the servants and He is the Master and there is a “training”plan in place (for them and us.) We should not walk away angry, but should continue with prayer for those who refuse to hear God’s truth. Just like the young horse has a choice to give in to the pressure of the bit, we all have a choice to answer the knocking on the door to our heart.... or to ignore it. I chose to answer the door and continue to pray that others will as well. Happy Trails & God Bless! Love in Christ, Christa

On the Trail

By Brother Brad Curtis of Mountain Top Cowboy Church

COWBOY REST Saddled up Ol` Spunk Would head out for the day Not to work Sure not for pay

What a day Just me and my friend Thankful no cows to work Or fences to mend

Picked up his head Now off in a trot Ol` Spunk’s feelin` good See what he’s got

When we reach the top Stars is all I can see What a day Just my friend and me

Going to ride Where this is no trail High in the mountains Clean air to inhale

Gave Ol` Spunk some iron We’re on our way Now in the pasture Me and my bay

Ol` Spunk’s on the move My brims folded back Not a worry in the world There in that kak

Yep a day in the saddle Getting` some cowboy rest With my best friend I sure am blessed

Now in the saddle Life at its best A day off Getting some cowboy rest

Stop for a minute Ol`’ Spunk gets him a bite Hands on top of the horn Man what a site

We hit the wood-line Fall in the air Stopped for a look At all of the colors there

By: Bro. Brad Curtis Vilonia, AR 10/10/10

Crossing a creek Ol` Spunk gets him a drink Sittin` there I had time to think

The smell of Ol` Spunk Leather and green grass Just sittin` there Lettin` some time pass

Now time to go up Ol` Spunk starts to climb Yellers comin` down Lost track of time

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One Last (& most important) thought… Salvation is a gift and a choice......

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

INSPIRATION

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Jesus died on the cross as the final sacrifice for our sins. He was resurrected on the 3rd day and he defeated death and Satan for us. All we have to do is believe that He beat death, acknowledge it with our words and accept Him as our personal savior. That’s when the rebirth happens and we are changed! He then promises us eternal life with Him in Heaven! You can’t earn your way into Heaven; you have to accept His gift of salvation. 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 given to you and for the gift to be yours, you have to accept it. All we have to do is accept this wonderful gift. I know I have…won’t you?

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ning the event by neck. Thank You Kisses was a solid second over Bourne Free and Tommy Pompell, who finished third. Photo by Linscott Photography

Sent to trainer Wayne Mogge at the beginning of the meet specifically to run in the Don K. Memorial Starter Series, Candy Waltz now has two wins and one second in four starts for owner William Brauns. He pushed his career earnings to just over the $200,000 mark with the win in a time of 1:37.0. “I have known the owner for a long time and he’s a friend of mine,” said Mogge in a previous press release following his first win in the first leg of the Don K. Starter Series. “I trained for him in the past. They specifically sent him (Candy Waltz) to Indiana for the Don K. series and that runs almost the entire meet.”

Sweet Victory For Candy Waltz In Friday Opener By Tammy Knox @ Indiana Grand

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SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Aug. 7, 2015 – It looked more like a stakes field than an allowance optional claiming event with several talented horses in the first race Friday, Aug. 7 at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. In the end, it was Candy Waltz who scored the sweet victory for Jockey Israel Ocampo in the one mile event over the dirt. Starting from post five in the six-horse field, Candy Waltz was a threat from the start, sitting right outside pacesetter Mister Pollard and jockey Abdiel Jaen. Heading down the backstretch, Candy Waltz continued to press the pace of the race through early fractions of :23.67 and :46.69 and 1:11.06 through the first threequarters of the mile before taking over the top spot.

The field of six included four former stakes winners. All but one entrant has accumulated more than $150,000 in career earnings. Mister Pollard is a two-time stakes winner at Indiana Grand, winning the $85,000 Hoosier Breeders Sophomore Stakes last year and coming right back for a win in the $150,000 To Much Coffee Stakes on closing night at Indiana Grand in 2014. Candy Waltz was the favorite, paying $4.40, $3.00, $2.40 across the board. Ocampo has been aboard the six-year-old son of Candy Ride for all four starts at Indiana Grand this year. His win in the first race aboard Candy Waltz was the beginning of a good day. Ocampo went on to win the eighth race on the card with Boss Barney’s Babe, a $38,000 allowance optional claiming event, to score a riding double for the day. Ocampo, who is in his first year of competition at Indiana Grand, has been among the track’s top five all season. He is currently in contention for third place with 38 wins and his mounts have accumulated just under $1 million through the first half of the race meet.

In the stretch, Thank You Kisses and Rodney Prescott rallied from off the pace to pose a threat to Candy Waltz, and the two exchanged time at the top spot down the stretch several times, but in the end, Candy Waltz was too much for Thank You Kisses, win-

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William Henry Harrison Stakes, as the favorite in the race. As expected, Son of a Nut rallied out on top early for jockey Albin Jimenez. Devil’s Due West, another grey ridden by Fernando De La Cruz, joined the front runner along the inside while Memphisinmay and Joe Rocco Jr. showed early speed from the outside. Around the turn, Son of a Nut was able to get the top spot to lead the field through the first quarter in :24.05 seconds, tracked closely by Devil’s Due West and Memphisinmay. Down the backstretch, De La Cruz let Devil’s Due West out a notch and was on the lead past the halfway mark in :48.48 before Son of a Nut regained control and led the field into the turn. Memphisinmay was not backing down on the outside and was joined by Prince Grand and Robby Albarado on the far outside for the move around the turn. At the top of the stretch, it was a three horse battle across the track as Son of a Nut held the inside position and Memphisinmay remained to the inside of Prince Grand. Halfway down the lane, Son of a Nut and Memphisinmay shook loose from Prince Grand and began a duel to the finish. Memphisinmay was able to move forward just enough to get the final nod on the outside as they passed under the wire in a time of 1:42.64. Son of a Nut was more than three and one-half lengths ahead of the rest of the field with Daddy Justice and Rafael Hernandez moving up for third.

By Tammy Knox @ Indiana Grand SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Aug. 12, 2015 – It was a battle of the grey horses right down to the wire and Memphisinmay was the winner of the battle, winning by the bob of a head over Son of a Nut in the $150,000-guaranteed Governor’s Stake. The race was one of three stakes on the card for the Wednesday, Aug. 12 racing program at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. A field of 10 assembled for the 12th running of the Governor’s Stake running one mile, 70 yards with Son of a Nut, undefeated in four previous starts, including the $85,000 Sagamore Sired Stakes and the $85,000

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Memphisinmay was a shock to the bettors, paying $25.40, $8.80, $6.60 across the board. The win marked the first stakes win of his career for the grey son of Rockport Harbor and his third win in eight starts for 2015. Memphisinmay more than doubled his career earnings for owner Brent Gasaway, pushing his bankroll to more than $150,000 with the win. The Indiana bred colt was born and raised by Justice Farm and Greg Justice, who are also the breeders on third place finisher Daddy Justice, who was the first winner from their sire Lantana Mob last year at two. Kellyn Gorder has trained Memphisinmay since being purchased as a two-yearold from the Ocala Breeders Sale in the spring of 2014.

After posting four starts at two, Memphisinmay is now three for 12 in his career. Two of his three wins have been recorded at Indiana Grand and the distance seems to be suitable, with all three wins near the distance in the Governor’s Stakes. Memphisinmay will have more stakes opportunities at Indiana Grand as the season moves into the final months of the 120-day race meet.

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stretch. The closers in the race began to kick into gear, including Lady Fog Horn and Leading Rider Albin Jimenez, who had the best chance of chasing down Comforter in the stretch. Race favorite Heart’s Song and Brian Hernandez Jr. were also on the move on the far outside with hopes of using the stretch to close in on the leaders. Halfway through the lane, Lady Fog Horn took over the top spot and rallied home convincingly for the win by one and one-quarter lengths over a hard charging Heart’s Song for second on the outside. Comforter maintained ground along the inside and was the best of the rest to finish third. Lady Fog Horn earned her third win in five outings for 2015 with her victory in the Indiana First Lady Stakes. The homebred owned and bred by Stuart Grant’s The Elkstone Group LLC. Lady Fog Horn nearly doubled her career bankroll to more than $184,000 with her first career stakes win. She has now won three of her last four starts, finishing third to both Heart’s Song and Comforter in her last race, the $85,000 Ellen’s Lucky Star Stakes at Indiana Grand.

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“There were three or four in here that had speed, so we told Albin (Jimenez) to sit chilly and wait,” said Granitz. “There was a good pace in this race, which worked for us. The last time out she got stuck on the inside, so we wanted to make sure she had time in this race to get out and run.” Lady Fog Horn paid $11.80, $4.60, $3.20 across the board. With several stakes races left on the schedule for 2015, she has many options as far as her next outing.

Lady Fog Horn Captures Title In $150,000 Indiana First Lady Stakes By Tammy Knox @ Indiana Grand

“Her next stop will probably be the $200,000 stake for three-year-old fillies (Indiana Grand – Listed Stake) on September 9,” said Granitz. “Mr. Grant wants to run her on the turf, and there is an Indiana Stake that same day, so you never know because she runs well on the dirt too. She’s really an open door because she can run either way, but the main goal is to try the open stakes next time out.”

SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Aug. 12, 2015 – Lady Fog Horn alerted the field she was on a mission and blasted past her opponents in the stretch to win the 12th running of the $150,000-Guaranteed Indiana First Lady Stakes Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. The Zavata filly posted a time of 1:42.12 for the one mile, 70 yard race.

Grant, a lawyer who resides in Wilmington, Del., has been a longtime owner in the Thoroughbred industry. He has had several good horses in the past five years, including Grace Hall, who won the Indiana Oaks in 2012 and went on to finish fourth in the Grade I $2 million Breeders’ Cup Lady’s Classic at Santa Anita that same year. Grant also owns Camden Training Center in South Carolina and is an active breeder in the business.

Comforter and Indiana’s all-time leading jockey by wins Rodney Prescott rallied out of the gate and got the top spot early on. The duo set brisk fractions of :23.40 and :47.37 seconds the first half of the race and continued to hold on to the top spot by open lengths until the top of the

“Mr. Grant wanted to foal some mares that had incentives of the casino money and brought some to Indiana,” said Granitz, who is a longtime successful trainer on the Chicago racing circuit. “I just got off the phone with him to tell him about the race and he is very pleased.”

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