Raffle Tickets Sales Turned in by May 28Th

May 2012, Newsletter

www.arkansasbarrelracingassociation.org ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Board Meeting General Membership May 28, 10:00 am ****************************** Send all points and correspondence to the ABRA Secretary: Anita Robertson 224 Tupelo Trail Bismarck, AR 71929 2011-2012 Executive Board ****************************** Memorial Day Jackpot PRESIDENT Tammy Luckett 2115 Birdsong Drive May 28, 2012 Pine Bluff, AR 71602 Benton Fairground Arena (870) 643-3425 Benton, AR [email protected] General Membership Meeting VICE Kyle Woodmansee PRESIDENT 4418 Divoky Rd. ******************************* Pine Bluff, AR 71603 870-718-1863 The Arkansas Barrel Racing Association

SECRETARY Anita Robertson Would like to thank all of the members 224 Tupelo Trail Bismarck, AR 71929 For all the hard work they did (870) 245-8814 [email protected] In making the 2012 ASSISTANT Malinda Smith Barrel Bash SECRETARY 2115 Birdsong Drive Pine Bluff, AR 71602 A GREAT SUCCESS (870) 692-5787 We would also like to thank each and every TREASURER Debbie Burks 6685 Possum Trot Road Business that bought an Malvern, AR 72104 (501) 337-6852 Advertisement or gave a Donation [email protected] PUBLICITY Jennifer Woodmansee Without your help we could not 4418 Divoky Rd. Pine Bluff, AR 71603 have done it 870-395-1643 [email protected] THANKS 2011-2012 Division Chairmen

PONY BARRELS & POLES Anita Robertson – 224 Tupelo Trail Bismarck, AR (870) 870-8814 BUCKAROO BARRELS & POLES Jennifer Woodmansee - 4418 Divoky Rd. Pine Bluff, AR (870) 395-1643 JUNIOR BARRELS & POLES Kim Willis – 18364 Hwy 84 Bismarck, AR (501) 609-6552 SENIOR HORSESHOW Debbie and William Burks - 6685 Possum Trot Rd. Malvern, AR (501) 337-6852 JUNIOR RODEO Anita Robertson – 224 Tupelo Trail Bismarck, AR 71929 (870) 245-8814 Lanea Bittinger – 266 Vernon Key Ct. Pearcy, AR 71964 (870) 246-1522 SENIOR RODEO Nakea Maddox – 8311 Cross Roads, Benton, AR 72015 (501) 680-8520 Rosalie Turley – 18300 JBW Rd. Benton, AR 72019 (501) 939-2611 SENIOR JACKPOT Misty and Todd Wheeler - 518 Raven, Rd, Bismarck, AR 71929 (479) 234-0110 NOVICE RIDER Mary Dartt – 143 Anthony St. Hot Springs, AR 71913 (501) 515-3322 Karen Easton – 838 Fleetwood Dr. Hot Springs, AR 71913 (501) 767-9666 NOVICE BARREL HORSE Lanea Bittinger – 266 Vernon Key Ct. Pearcy, AR 71964 (870) 246-1522 LEAD LINE Nakea Maddox – 8311 Cross Roads, Benton, AR 72015 (501) 680-8520 Lori Bowren – 110 Lynnwood Acres Rd. Beebe, AR (501) 680-8608 SENIOR POLES Jessica Burnett – 216 Clay Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (501) 276-7435 JUNIOR JACKPOT Ginger Johnson - #56 Masters Place Dr. Maumelle, AR 72113 (501) 803-4154

General Membership Meeting

May 28, 2012 Memorial Day Jackpot Benton Fairground Arena

Raffle tickets go on sale April 10th and have to be turned in at Memorial Day Jackpot, mailed to Debbie Burks at 6685 Possum Trot Rd. Malvern, AR. Post marked by May 29th. Each membership is responsible for selling 50 tickets. First prize $100 and second prize $50. Earn 15 points for selling extra 25 raffle tickets or 25 points for selling extra 50 raffle tickets, 15 point for working 2hours during the Jackpot.

BIRTHDAY WISHES

Maria Bextermuller Bobby Bittinger Erika Bittinger Morgan McQuay Amanda Strack Montana Wheeler Taylor Sullivan

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Raffle Tickets Sales turned in by May 28th

********* 2011-2012 DIVISION STANDINGS

PONY BARREL PONY POLES 1. Emylee Bittinger 391 1. Emylee Bittinger 341 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5.

April High Points Emylee Bittinger 82 April High Point Emylee Bittinger 49

BUCKAROO BARRELS BUCKAROO POLES 1. Alli Johnson 569 1. Alli Johnson 395 2. Erika Bittinger 291 2. Erika Bittinger 312 3. Kyndall Willis 185 3. Kyndall Willis 208 4.Katelyn Woodmansee 154 4. Chandler Johnson 154 5. Chandler Johnson 119 5. Natalie Lenard 75 Natalie Lenard 107 Katelyn Woodmansee 30 Tori Cooper 27 Tori Cooper 27 Hayden Lewellen 27 Gariana Booker 18 Garianna Booker 23 Caleb Steele 14 Caleb Steele 10

April High Point Erika Bittinger 54 April High Point Alli Johnson 66

JUNIOR BARRELS JUNIOR POLES 1. Alysa Reed 245 1. Alysa Reed 319 2. Cheyenne Willis 183 2. Cheyenne Willis 167 3. Montana Wheeler 101 3. Amanda Strack 32 4. Amanda Strack 45 4. 5 5.

April High Point Alysa Reed 88 April High Point Alysa Reed 102

SENIOR BARRELS SENIOR POLES 1. MacKenzie Burks 790 1. Karen Easton 582 2. Karen Easton 514 2. Mackenzie Burks 566 3. Anita Robertson 465 3. Tammy Luckett 449 4. Tammy Luckett 362 4. April Hawley 350 5. Nakea Maddox 336 5. Lanea Bittinger 303 6. Lanea Bittinger 314 6. Chassidy Keeling 206 7. Misti Wheele 214 7. Tabby Parker 200 8. Amanda Wright 129 8. Shannon May 126 9. Shawn Allen 118 9. Jessica Burnett 64 10. Jessica Burnett 111 10.Shawn Allen 60 Lori Bowren 70 Tommy Ford 48.75 Kathy Rowland 57 Amanda Wright 47 Shannon May 56 Brenda Ward 32 Chassidy Keeling 52 Kim Willis 19 Kim Willis 17 Kellie Holt 15 Kellie Holt 12.5

April High Point Mackenzie Burks 138 April High Point Mackenzie Burks 176 NOVICE HORSE NOVICE RIDER 1. Anita Robertson Gumdrop 641 1. Tabby Parker 1198 2. April Hawley Bonnie 509 2. Mary Dartt 383 3. Limon Robertson Gidget 406 3. Shawn Allen 276 4. Jennifer Whitley 352 4. Kyndall Willis 219 5. Mackenzie Burks Burt 319 5. Cheyenne Willis 186 6. Chassidy Keeling Disturbia 303 Kim Willis 145 7. Amanda Wright 119 8. Nakea Maddox 95 9. Lee McVay 76 April High Point – Tabby Parker 107 10.Brenda Ward 37 Shannon May 23

April High point Anita Robertson 130

SENIOR RODEO JUNIOR RODEO 1. Nakea Maddox $1948.93 1. Montana Wheeler $2222.18 2. Payton Peck $810.67 2. Erika Bittinger $706.76 3. Amanda Wright $399.47 3. Emylee Bittinger $426.42 4. Lori Bowren $384.70 4. Garianna Booker $353.00 5. Misti Wheeler $282.00 5. Tori Cooper $247.00 6. Tabatha Holiman $196.45 6. Alli Johnson $200.00 7. Kellie Holt $136.15 7. Kristen Wright $127.00 8. Mackenzie Burk $103.60 8. Cody Dyer $112.00 9. Kimberleigh Waters $79.00 9. 10.Cindi Noah $40.00 10. Melissa Brown $24.00 Rosalie Turley $15.00

April High Point Lori Bowren $344.70 April High Point Garianna Brooker $227.00

SENIOR JACKPOT JUNIOR JACKPOT 1. Nakea Maddox $2766.01 1. Montana Wheeler $1142.62 2 Misti Wheeler $2240.31 2. Morgan McQuay $685.40 3. Lanea Bittinger $2003.46 3. Erika Bittinger $461.80 4. Brooks Owen $1224.55 4. Caitlin Jacobs $454.88 5 Kimberleigh Waters $1159.03 5. Alli Johnson $284.00 6. Lori Bowren $771.72 6. Natalie Lenard $190.48 7. Darcey Kirkpatrick $724.79 7. Kristen Wright $188.40 8. Maria Bextermueller $682.50 8. Garianna Booker $144.00 9. Payton Peck $611.20 9. Tori Cooper $110.00 10. Rosalie Turley $366.68 10.Eva Short $54.36 Amanda Wright $359.00 Tabatha Holiman $342.13 April High Point Morgan McQuay $81.00 Kathy Rowland $291.00 Paula Pearce $231.00 Holly Kurck $229.00 Kari Rhodes $171.00 Mackenzie Burks $162.00 LEAD LINE PARTICIPATION Kellie Holt $151.55 Evan Gray 5 Jennifer Whitley $68.00 Blane Hawley 13 Becky Acock $67.00 Sky Maddox 11 Aidyn Whitley 8 April High Point Amanda Wright $359.00 Lauren Woodmansee 6 Anna Belle Gray 1 Marvin Gray 1 *Completed Participation Arkansas Barrel Racing Association Events May and June 2012 Horse Show Events will be $4 for all shows unless otherwise noted

Friday May 11 Tuesday June 5 7:30 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first 7:30 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Clark Co. Fairground Arena Clark Co. Fairground Arena Novice Horse – Lanea Bittiner 870-246-1522 or 870-245-8813 Novice Horse – Lanea Bittiner 870-246-1522 or 870-245-8813

Saturday May 12 (change location) Friday June 8 3:00 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first 7:30 ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Hensley Arena (Redfield) Clark Co. Fairground Arena Buckaroo Division – Jennifer Woodmansee – 870-395-1643 Sr. Poles – Jessica Burnett 501-276-7435

Friday May 18 Sunday June 10 7:30 pm ABRA Horse show – Poles first 2:00 pm – ABRA Horse - Barrels first Clark C. Fairground Arena Saline Co. Outdoor Arena Pony Division Anita Robertson 870-245-8814 or 870-245-8813 Lead Line - Nakea 501-680-8520 or Lori Bowren

Saturday May 19 Thursday June 14 2:00 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first 7:30 pm - ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Hensley Arena Clark Co. Fairground Arena Novice Rider Division – Jennifer Woodmansee – 870-395-1643 Jr. Division – Kim Willis 501-609-6552

Sunday May 20 Thursday June 21 2:00 pm – ABRA Horse - Barrels first 7:30 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Saline Co. Outdoor Arena Clark Co. Fairground Arena Sr. Rodeo - Nakea 501-680-8520 or Rosalie Turley 501-939- Sr. Jackpot – Misti and Todd Wheeler 479 234-0110 2611 Friday June 22 Friday May 25 7:30 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first 7:30 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Clark Co. Fairground Arena Clark Co. Fairground Arena Jr. Rodeo – Anita Robertson 870-245-8814 or Lanea Bittinger 870- Jr. Rodeo – Anita Robertson 870-245-8814 or Lanea Bittinger 246-1522 870-246-1522 Sunday June 24 Sunday May 27 4:00 ABRA Horse Show – Poles first 4:00 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Hensley Arena (Redfield) Malvern Rodeo Arena Sr. Poles – Jessica Burnett 501-276-7435 Jr. Jackpot – Ginger Johnson 501-607-4243 Thursday June 28 Monday May 28 Memorial Day Jackpot 7:30 pm - ABRA Horse Show – Poles first 10:00 am General Membership Meeting TBA Jr. Jackpot – Ginger Johnson 501-697-4243 11:00 am till 1:00 pm exhibitions 1:30 Open 4D Jackpot – Youth 3D Jackpot to follow Monday July 2 ABRA Horse Show to follow Jackpot 7:30 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first MMM – (15 points for working 2 hours) Clark Co. Fairground Arena Jr. Division – Kim Willis 501-609-6552

Thursday May 31 (canceled) Friday July 6 7:30 pm - ABRA Horse Show only – Poles first Friday June 1 Clark Co. Fairground Arena 7:30 pm - ABRA Horse Show only – Poles first Sr. Barrels – Debbie and William Burks 501-337-6852 Clark Co. Fairground Arena Sr. Barrels – Debbie and William Burks 501-337-6852 Saturday July 7 7:30 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Sunday June 3 (canceled) Clark Co. Fairground Arena Novice Horse – Lanea Bittiner 870-246-1522 or 870-245-8813 Monday June 4 7:30 pm - ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Sunday July 8 Clark Co. Fairground Arena 2:30 pm ABRA Horse Show – Poles first Sr. Jackpot – Misty and Todd Wheeler 479-234-0110 Hensley Arena (Redfield) Buckaroo Division – Jennifer Woodmansee – 870-395-1643 NAME: ______MONTH: ______

Division: ______

Points/Money earned this month: ______Total points/money for the year: ______

# OF DATE LOCATION ASSOC. ENTRIES PLACE POINTS/ MONEY

TOTAL POINTS *** POINT SHEET MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE 3RD OF EACH MONTH **

Division: ______

Points/Money earned this month: ______Total points/money for the year: ______

# OF DATE LOCATION ASSOC. ENTRIES PLACE POINTS/ MONEY

TOTAL POINTS

Any extra points from Major Money Maker events MUST be turned in on the point card for the month in which they were earned. SEND TO: Anita Robertson, 224 Tupelo Trail, Bismarck, AR 71929

2012 Memorial Day Jackpot May 28th Benton Fairground Arena Benton AR Earn 25 extra points for attending General Membership Meeting Earn 15 extra points for working 2 hours at Jackpot

OTHER EVENTS

Memorial Day Jackpot May 28, Benton Arena General Membership meeting 10:00 am $500 added guarantee, $1000 if over 100 $30 entry fee for open, $15 entry fee for youth, $5 office fee, $5 gate fee at the gate Exhibitions 11:00 am till 1:00 pm, and will cut off at 1:00 pm sharply, (may exhibition after jackpot, - no refunds) 1:30 pm Open 4D jackpot, Youth. 3D jackpot to follow, (MMM) ABRA Horse show to follow jackpots $5. Do not have to be a ABRA member to ride in the horse show

HORSE MOTEL Mills Farm www.millsfarm.info [email protected] Camper site: $30 per night (30 amp: water: no sewer) Horse Boarding $25 per night per horse Includes Amish-built stall in new barn, pasture, training paddock, and trails. “feed $5 extra” Danville, IL area (appointment only) 217-247-2830

Lynn McKenzie Barrel Clinic May 12 & 13 2012 White County Fair Grounds, Searcy, AR Lynn McKenzie Twice World Champion Barrel Racer, 5 time NFR Qualifier: Cost $350.00 – Deposit $175.00 – Due by 4/30/2012 Spectator Fee $35.00 Instructor Lynn McKenzie For more information or to sign up contact Christy English 501-207-3454 [email protected]

May 26th Relay for Life Team Lucky Dog Open Jackpot with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society Brinkley Arkansas Exhibition start at 11:00 am Open will not start before 2:00 pm Dog Races will be after the first 50

Coggins Testing Equine Infectious Anemia Testing (Same Day Testing and Papers) 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month (excluding major holidays) begging May 5th Next to the Horse Auction Barn on Hwy 64, London, AR ( look for the coggins testing sign) 9 AM to Noon, $30 per horse EIA Express (Federally approved and inspected) Dorothy Coussens, Lab Director 479-264-7759, M. Jolene Harrison, Tech, Crystal Garner, DVM, Michael Hamm, DVM BENTON FAIRGOUND ARENA BENTON, AR 4D Open Jackpot $500 Guarantee ($1000 if over 100) May 28, 2012 General Membership meeting 10:00 am $30 Entry fee open, $5 office fee $5 Gate fee at the gate 11:00 am- 1:00 pm Exhibitions (will cut off shapely at 1:00pm) ($5 or 3 for $10) 1:30 pm Open 4D – Jr. Jackpot to follow

Youth may rollover time to Youth Jackpot Youth 3D Jackpot (18 & under only) Entry Fee $15, $5 office fee ABRA Horse Show to follow jackpot $5 (Do not have to be a member to ride in the horse show) No Dress code – Dress appropriate please - Must have current coggins