AUGUST 1, 2017 Volume 11: Issue 31 In this issue... • BRN4D Championship Finals, pg 16 • Dash And Dance Futurity, pg 23 • Barrel Bash, pg 26 • NBHA Youth World Finals, pg 31 fast horses, fast news • Leather N Lace, pg 37 Published Weekly Online at www.BarrelRacingReport.com - Since 2007 Hillman Hits a Home Run at the Daddy Of ‘Em All By Hope Sickler WPRA #2 ranked barrel racer in the World Standings, Stevi Hill- SUN FROST man, was the queen of the biggest show on dirt, Cheyenne Frontier FRENCHMANS GUY Days. She dazzled the crowd with her smile and incredible jockeying skills, all while she crossed a major goal off her bucket list: Hillman FRENCHMAN’S LADY jockeyed barrel horse prodigy MCM Imasharpguy, owned by Matt A SHARP FRENCHMAN and Bendi Dunn of Dunn Ranch, to the win at the Daddy Of ‘Em HIMITO DANCER All. IMA SHARP DANCER SI 103 The perfect-looking grey gelding, better known as “Sharpie”, is by Frenchmans Guy son A Sharp Frenchman and out of one of THIS CHICKS SHARP the greatest mares to ever grace the barrel pattern, Mulberry Can- MCM IMASHARPGUY SI 91 yon Moon. Mulberry Canyon Moon was trained by Troy Crumrine, 2012 GRAY GELDING and Crumrine saw a lot of success aboard the talented athlete dur- SIX FOLS ing her futurity and derby years. Angie Meadors was then handed SI 90 the reins to give the MARTHAS SIX MOONS rodeo trail a try, and SI 99 LADY BUGS MARTHA SI 89 after 2 NFR appear- 2017 WORLD STANDINGS MULBERRY CANYON MOON ances and 3-go- As of July 31, 2017 - Courtesy of www.wpra.com OSAGE STREAKER round wins, it is not 1 Tiany Schuster $230,658 65 DE STREAKER TB a surprise that the 2 Stevi Hillman $154,141 66 GO STUff TOO great “Mulberry’s” 3 Kassie Mowry $115,201 22 son “Sharpie” will SI 88 4 Nellie Miller $112,500 35 RIDER: STEVI HILLMAN; OWNER/BREEDER: MATT & BENDI DUNN be making his very 5 Amberleigh Moore $106,743 39 first NFR appear- 6 Kathy Grimes $99,804 29 portunity to succeed and be the best that he could be. As a futurity ance this December. 7 Hailey Kinsel $94,278 49 horse in 2016, “Sharpie” was seen in the winner’s circle several “His mother was 8 Taci Bettis $74,565 51 times, with both Montgomery and Crumrine on board. He was sent one of my favorites, 9 Tillar Murray $73,957 57 to Hillman earlier this year to season and give her other talented and still is. She is a 10 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi $72,308 60 mount, Cuatro Fame “Truck”, a break when needed. But as did very special mare 11 Lisa Lockhart $67,897 36 his mother, “Sharpie” almost immediately took to the rodeo scene, and I truly believe 12 Emily Miller $67,226 51 winning his first pro rodeo in less than a month on the rodeo trail. that he gets that 13 Kellie Collier $65,157 62 “It has been an amazing year so far, and now to have won the from her,” explained 14 Ivy Conrado $52,625 52 biggest rodeo of the year, is just a blessing and a win that I will Hillman when asked 15 Kimmie Wall $51,858 38 cherish forever,” said Hillman. what she thought 16 Jackie Ganter $51,721 68 In fact, call it intuition, Hillman had a feeling that she and made “Sharpie” so 17 Ari-Anna Flynn $51,629 55 “Sharpie” were going to see success at the Daddy Of ‘Em All. special. 18 Sydni Blanchard $51,334 47 “I actually told my husband Ty, back in May, that I was going to win “Sharpie has such 19 Tammy Fischer $49,467 60 Cheyenne on Sharpie. He laughed and said “Ok, I believe you!” a funny personality, 20 Carley Richardson $45,872 42 Hillman explained that she had a feeling that the giant, long pen too. He can be very www.BarrelRacingReport.com at Cheyenne would be something that “Sharpie” might like, but sweet, but he is also wasn’t sure how the young superstar would handle the loud, crazy very confident in performances that Cheyenne is known for. himself and can sometimes be a little “full of it”. One thing I do “He was a rock in the first round in slack and we won the round know for sure is that he absolutely loves to run barrels and is taking with a 17.48,” said Hillman. “In the second round, I wanted to play to the rodeo lifestyle just fine. He naps a lot!” it safe so that we would be back for the short round on Sunday. Trained by Jolene Montgomery, “Sharpie” was given every op- Pro Rodeos Continued on Page 5 IN THE NEWS.......IN THE NEWS......in the news......In the News......In the News..... Entries Open For 2017 WPRA World Finals tions is a highly respected crew that handles the ground for the courtesy of the WPRA majority of the events at EXTRACO and strives to provide fast, Entries are now open for the 2017 WPRA World Finals sched- consistent and safe ground for all competitors. T.C. Long will be the uled for Oct. 19-22 at Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. co-producer for the event along with the WPRA. The 2017 WPRA World Finals offers opportunities for all levels of Entries close on Oct. 3, so don’t delay. Enter today! Visit www. membership from those searching for a world title, to those looking wpra.com to enter. to get a head start on the 2018 rodeo season, to those looking to fill their permit. The World Finals also provides opportunities for non- Tradition 121 years strong at Cheyenne Frontier Days members through the All Girl 5D Jackpot. Courtesy of Cheyenne Frontier Days In 2015, Mary Burger used the WPRA Card Holder Race to For the past 121 years, Cheyenne has hosted a true celebration of get a head start on her 2016 season that ended with setting a new Western heritage during Frontier Days. regular season earnings record and a second world title. In 2016, The rodeo has been the centerpiece of the celebration since it be- Tiany Schuster used the race to move into the No. 1 spot in the gan in 1897 when Bill Jones earned the bronc riding championship. 2017 WPRA World Standings that she still holds as of July 10. She For the fourth year, the Cinch Shoot-Out kicked off the competi- is eyeing a record as she gets closer to Burger’s 2016 regular season tion. Contestants competed on teams that raised $10,000 for local earnings record with three months left in the season. So the WPRA charities. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Card Holder race can definitely be a stepping stone to bigger wins and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) sanctioned and events. competition has grown to one of the most prestigious rodeos in the Next to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, this is one of the world. This year’s 1,243 contestants participated in nine events for biggest events of the year for the WPRA that attracts the highest $846,118 in prize money. caliber of barrel racers and female ropers from across the country. Through the Cinch Shoot-Out on opening day, the PRCA and The WPRA and their members are excited to return to the EXTRA- WPRA sanctioned slack competition, nine rodeo performances and CO Events Center, home for the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo, the two Championship Bull Riding events, there were no serious injuries All-American ProRodeo Finals and the Ram Texas Circuit Finals to competitors. The Justin Sportsmedicine Team was onsite and Rodeo. The facility features two indoor arenas – the EXTRACO provided treatment for 400 minor injuries. Coliseum, known as one of the largest indoor arenas in the State of A new partnership with Colorado State University’s (CSU) Equine Texas, and the EXTRACO Show Pavilion. Clinical Services program provided comprehensive care to equine This year’s event offers $100,000 in added money and PESI animal athletes at Cheyenne. The CSU Equine Sports Medicine and bonus money. In addition, eight world champions will be crowned Rehabilitation veterinarians provided care similar to athletic trainers along with hotly contested WPRA Card Holder race, and Permit for contestants. Onsite services included digital radiographs, ultra- Only Race. sound, acupuncture, chiropractic care and shock wave therapy. The WPRA Card Holder race will boast $15,000 in added money Championship Bull Riding brought their world championships with money counting for qualifications into the 2018 winter rodeos to Cheyenne as part of the night shows. They paid $525,000 to and for the 2018 Pro Rodeo standings. bull riders, bull owners and bull fighters. The big winner was Sage A $7,500 added Permit Only event will give permit and new Kimzey who won his third world title in that organization and a members a chance to fill their permit at the end of the weekend. $100,000 bonus. There is no other race like this in the world where a WPRA permit RFD-TV broadcast their popular Western Sports Roundup on member races against permit only members for a shot at a share of Rural Radio and the new Cowboy Channel from Frontier town. $7,500. Their broadcast reached over 70 million fans. The final three per- A special Saturday night performance will feature the best ropers formances were webcast on the Wrangler Network. Over 300,000 in the WPRA in a unique team event and a world champion in the people from 52 countries enjoyed the global coverage.