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JULY 2, 2013 Volume 7: Issue 26 In this issue... • Ponoka Stampede, pg 5 • Barrel Racing Babies, pg 8 • TX NBHA State Finals, pg 15 • Tri-State Classic, pg 18 fast horses, fast news • Silver Sage Futurity, pg 22 Published Weekly Online at www.BarrelRacingReport.com - Since 2007 ByFast Tanya Randall and Furious Fourth of July Underway Multiple World Champion Barrel Racer Sherry Cervi got off on Jet Deck the right “hoof ” for the fast and furious Fourth of July run, better Easy Jet si 100 known as Cowboy Christmas for all the lucrative rodeos held over si 100 Lena’s Bar our nation’s Independence Day. She won her first set of Silver Mr Kaweah Jet tb Spurs at the Reno Rodeo with Reality Go(“Easy”), a gelding owned si 95 by Trip duPerier and his daughter Callie, and won the Airdrie Pro Go Man Go Rodeo in Canada aboard MP Meter My Hay (“Stingray”). Angie Miss si 100 The Reno Rodeo was once the premier opener to the summer si 95 run, but in recent years top barrel racers with only one bullet in the Johnny Angel gun have been forced to choose between it and the lucrative rodeos Reality Go in Canada, like the Ponoka Stampede. Normally, Cervi could have 200o Sorrel Gelding split her two home-breds Stingray and her half-brother MP A Man Real Easy Jet With Roses (“George”), but George has been out since after Tuc- Prince Reality si 101 son. si 84 Miss Princess “After Tucson, he just wasn’t right so he’s getting some time si 96 off,” explained Cervi. “We’re not really sure what it is; he’s just not Reality Rose sound. We’re not giving up hope. I rode him this winter and he Full Conception worked really good.” Conceptions Image tb After visiting with Jana Bean, who rides Dash Ta Freedom, also Missy Decks Girl owned by the duPeriers, Cervi made the call. Rider: Sherry Cervi; Owner: Trip & Callie si 81 “I wanted a second horse to rodeo on in July,” Cervi said. “She duPerier; Breeder: Cheryl Riley put me in contact with Trip duPerier and Wyo., (445 miles) then to Oakley, Utah, (464 I got Easy. I borrowed him for about six miles) on her way to the Northwest (824 miles) weeks. My first rodeo I rode him at was 2013 WPRA NFR ST an DI N G S Courtesy of www.wpra.com - Unofficial as of July 2, 2013 for St. Paul and Mollala, Ore. From there she Silver City, NM and placed sixth.” 1 Fallon Taylor $57,286 heads to Belle Fourche (1,184 miles). She ends Cervi said the gelding is as his name her Fourth run 556 miles later in Drummond, implies—Easy. 2 Mary Walker $54,374 3 Sherry Cervi $45,910 Mont. “Easy is the horse that Callie rode “I have a day after that and then I’m headed quite a bit,” she said. “I’m very grate- 4 Jane Melby $45,506 5 Taylor Jacob $41,331 to Calgary,” she laughed, noting that Easy will ful for them letting me take him. He’s a probably go to Belle Fourche, while she and really cool horse. I really wanted to go to 6 Lisa Lockhart $40,805 7 Brittany Pozzi $40,739 Stingray go to the Northwest. Reno and knew I couldn’t do it without Typically, the Fourth of July run leader col- a second horse. I had never won Reno 8 Natalie Foutch $37,179 9 Sabrina Ketcham $36,802 lects about $25,000, which sounds like a lot until before. He’s a lot of fun and his name you figure in entry fees (they’re not cheap) and fits him because he is Easy. He likes to 10 Brenda Mays $35,522 11 Carlee Pierce $34,226 fuel. For reference, diesel is averaging $3.73 in run barrels and he’s easy to ride.” Montana right now. Cervi will split her Fourth of July runs 12 Trula Churchill $32,806 13 Shada Brazile $32,261 According to the PRCA, there are more than between the two. 32 sanctioned rodeos over the Fourth, from “I rode Easy this morning at Red 14 Annesa Self $30,383 15 Sydni Blanchard $29,666 Manawa, Wis., to one of the oldest rodeos in Lodge and I’m riding Stingray tonight at the country—Prescott, Ariz. More than $3.3 Cody,” Cervi stated between run on the 16 Lee Ann Rust $25,513 17 Benette Barrington-Little $24,466 million in earnings is up for grabs. evening of July 2. “Depending on how Thanks to her pre-Fourth haul, Cervi jumped everything goes, I probably ride Easy a 18 Britany Fleck $24,356 19 Sheena Robbins $24,313 to third in the WPRA Standing with $45,910, couple more times. I’m not sure where. “ and it’s very possible for her to nearly double From Cody, Cervi heads to Greeley, 20 Sammi Bessert $24,084 Reno Pro Rodeo Continued on Page 4 IN THE NE ws .......IN THE NEWS......in the news......In the News......In the News..... Left untreated, inefficient sweating can cause the horse to over- Panama Edition, 1984-2013 heat and will affect performance immediately. It can also compro- Panama Edition, sire to many barrel racing champions, on mise a horse’s long-term level of health. Like heat stroke in humans, regional, national & world levels passed away Monday, June 24, at its most severe, it can be fatal. 2013. Panama Edition, aka “Fifth” was not only a 1D Barrel Racing As a result, and in consultation with researchers and veterinarians, champion himself, he has for many years created his legacy with Signal-Health has compiled a simple, 3-point checklist to help horse 1D progeny that have won championships on every level in barrel owners and trainers identify sweating problems so they may be racing all the way to the WPRA. Some of his progeny include: Fifth caught early and treated promptly. Of Jack, Rua Panama, Bad Bad Panama, Panama Direct Perks, 1) Take the horse’s temperature at rest, after exercise and Panama Pistol Pete, Naughty Or Nice, Leap Of Faith, Maybe Its again at intervals after exercise. Maybelline, Patriotic Panama, Senor Panama, Panamas Fast As U, This is the first thing to check because the relationship between Miss Panama Perks, Panama Kissed Biyou, Panamas Full Moon, sweat and body temperature can help determine whether or not the Docs Panama, Panamas Punkin, Panama Tracks, One Slick Panama, horse is sweating efficiently. Panama Cool Kid, Plan On Panama, Panama Kitty, Buggin Pan- To take the temperature, place a lubricated thermometer into the ama, Panama Sonic Boom, Panama Hard Times, Panama Power- anus and gently press it against the wall of the rectum. Then follow stroke, the late Great Panamas Black Gold (Blackie) and more. the thermometer instructions. Panama Edition was owned from a 3 year old to his death at 29, Normal temperature for a resting horse is 99.5° to 100.5° F by Mike Workman & Beverly Carter of Jefferson, South Carolina. (37.5° to 38°C). During a workout, the temperature may rise to His influence in the barrel racing industry will live on through all of 103.3°F (39.6°C) but should not exceed 104.9°F (40.5°C). The his great progeny. Courtesy of www.leavumstandinbarrelhorses.com temperature should fall quickly when exercise has stopped. If the temperature remains elevated for too long, the horse may not be sweating properly. A rectal temperature of greater than 104.9°F Classic Equine Makeover Giveaway (40.5°C) is serious and steps should be taken to cool the horse Classic Equine is giving away a Classsic Equine Makeover! Every- quickly. Keep in mind that every horse can overheat when it’s too one who wants a chance to win, just correctly name all 10 Classic hot and humid or conditions are unsafe to work a horse. Equine Horse & Rider Teams in the video on their facebook page When in doubt about sweating, check the horse’s temperature and you will be entered in the drawing to win the Makeover. (Make- again, especially if it has been shipped to a new climate or as the over includes: Saddle Pad, Legacy Boots, Bell Boots, Hay Bags, seasons change. A horse that sweats well in winter can become a Halter, and much more) Contest ends Friday, July 5th & the winner non-sweater in summer. will be announced next week. To play go to https://www.facebook. 2) Look for signs of sweat over the horse’s entire body, even com/TheClassicRealDeal the lower legs After a good workout, a horse should sweat everywhere, even on Signal-Health Develops Easy Checklist to its lower legs. If you don’t see sweat there, the horse isn’t sweating as well as he should. If you’re not sure, exercise with horse boots Identify Possible Sweating Issues in Horses or wraps so sweat can accumulate and be easier to see. Summertime – and the livin’ is NOT always easy for horse own- Horses in arid climates may sweat well but the evidence evapo- ers and trainers. With the hottest temperatures of the year just rates so quickly, it’s harder to see. After a good workout, however, around the corner, it’s more important than ever to know if a horse a properly sweating horse in an arid climate will accumulate sweat is sweating adequately and, if not, to correct the problem. under the tack and even under boots on the lower legs.