JANUARY 28, 2014 Volume 8: Issue 4 In this issue... • D&G, Chickasha, OK, pg 7 • Ft. Worth Super Shootout, pg 13 • Jurassic Classic, pg 15 • East Coast Classic Futurity, pg 21 fast horses, fast news • IBRA Preferred Show, pg 31 Published Weekly Online at www.BarrelRacingReport.com - Since 2007 Consistency Pays for Mary Walker and Perculatin at National Western in Denver By Tanya Randall 2014 WPRA NFR STAN D IN G S 2012 WPRA OCKET RAN G LER Unofficial as of Jan. 27, 2014 - courtesy of www.wpra.com ASH OR ASH R W World Champions D F C SI 97 Mary Walker and 1 Mary Walker $17,210 SI 114 Perculatin (“Latte”) 2 Michele McLeod $8,100 FIN D A BUYER 3 Shelley Morgan $7,767 DASH FOR PERKS T B were the models of SI 93 consistency en route 4 Victoria Williams $7,653 EASY JET to winning the Na- 5 Lisa Lockhart $7,387 PERKS SI 100 tional Western Pro 6 Samantha Lyne $6,974 SI 87 Rodeo in Denver, 7 Megan Williams $6,458 RA P I D V OLLEY SI 100 Jan. 16-26. The duo 8 Christy Loflin $6,408 PERCULATIN from Ennis, Texas, 9 Kimberly Couch $6,383 2004 BAY GEL D IN G picked up $7,906 10 Kendra Dickson $6,282 FIVE T O SIX SI 95 of the $64,192 11 Jane Melby $5,726 SILVER LUCKY BUCK total purse, of 12 Pamela Capper $5,320 which $35,250 was 13 Trula Churchill $5,180 PACKAK generously added, 14 Kimmie Wall $5,105 CURIOCITY CORNERS for being the best of 15 Nikki Steffes $5,074 MR MOON DIAL the 108 entries over 16 Tana Poppino $4,952 MOON BEA M S DREA M SI 82 17 Fallon Taylor $3,917 three runs. CYNA B AR MISS “I was just tickled 18 Brittany Pozzi $3,835 RI D ER /OW NER : MARY W ALKER ; to get around all 19 Andrea Cline $3,747 BREE D ER : REITA REIJAN PICKENS three of them, three 20 Paxton Segelke $3,466 times,” laughed Fire Fame, Pamela Capper and Sheza Smooth Flight, Jaime Barrow Walker, who hails and Wonderifimspecial, Tana Poppino—who rode both Perryman from Ennis, Texas. She and Latte had tipped a can in the first round Star and Doc Hickorys Cross, Taylor Langdon and BB Frenchgirl, of the Colorado versus The World rodeo at the opening of the Kim Couch and Easy French Alibi, Nikki Steffes and Sky High National Western. “He did real good up there.” Guy, C.J. Vondette and Cache A Mount and Kendra Dickson and At the National Western, all contestants make their first and Dr Te Hancock. second round runs in back to back performances. Walker made her The only hiccup Walker had was running to her third barrel in first and second runs on Friday night and Saturday morning respec- her second run. tively, so she didn’t have a long layover until the Finals on Sunday— “He was a little short at the third barrel, which a lot of horses do which just happened to be her birthday. at Denver because it’s so close to that back fence,” said the National Just 5/100ths of a second separated all three of their runs. They Cowgirl Hall of Fame member. “He kind of got me tilted off and I were a 15.45 in the first round, good enough to finish fourth to Jane thought ‘just sit up, don’t fall off, ride your horse.’” Melby and First Down Perk’s winning 15.34. A 15.47 tied for ninth The setup at the National Western makes it a challenge. in the second, which was won by Paxton Segelke and HPQ Smokin “You run from a side alley so the pattern sits cock-eyed in the Rascal in 15.21, the fastest run of the rodeo. arena,” explained Walker. “Like your third barrel is in the corner off Incidentally, Melby and Segelke’s round winning runs came in the the right side. Your first barrel is a little bit closer and your second last two back to back performances on Saturday. The top 12 making barrel is a little bit further up and then third barrel is in the corner the cutoff for Sunday’s Final run—in order of two-run average back there. It’s a straight pattern; it’s just not straight to the arena. placing—were Lisa Lockhart and An Oakie With Cash, Walker and “It’s really hard to make sure you finish your first barrel because Latte, Shelly Morgan and Will Merada, Megan Williams and Mr JB NWSS Denver Continued on Page 4 IN THE NEWS .......IN THE NEWS......in the news......In the News......In the News..... prorodeo.com or www.NFRexperience.com --Courtesy of www. PRCA.com Vegas Keeps NFR Until 2024 Following unanimous votes by the Las Vegas Events Board of Trustees and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Board Added Money for Paints at the 2013 BFA World Championship During the 2013 BFA World Championships December 9-14, of Directors, both organizations jointly announced today that they 2013 the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program (PBRIP) has have reached an agreement to keep the Wrangler National Finals introduced a new $5,000 incentive for the BFA Juvenile. To be Rodeo in Las Vegas through 2024. The new agreement will begin eligible, the horse must be PBRIP enrolled and must have at least following the 2014 Wrangler NFR. one Regular Registered Paint parent in the 1st generation. The Top Per the agreement, LVE will guarantee $16.5 million annually 5 PBRIP Payout will be a two run average -- Wednesday, December in purse and sponsorship for the Wrangler NFR. From 2015-19, 11th and Friday, December 13th and must be present for check-in the contestant purse will be $10 million, while stock contractors on December 9th to receive number; no exceptions. The payout will will receive $3 million annually. The contestants will be guaranteed be 1st-$1,650, 2nd-$1,350, 3rd-$1,000, 4th-$650, 5th- $350. $10,000 each year, which will not be offset by contestant winnings. The PBRIP enrollment forms are available on the APHA bar- From 2020-24, there will be cost-of-living increases to each purse rel racing website, visit racing.apha.com/barrelracers. BFA Juvenile and guarantee. forms will be available in June. For more information about the Additional elements of the agreement include a season-long spon- APHA or PBRIP contact Karen Utecht via mail at 2800 Meacham sorship program with the PRCA, presenting sponsorships of the RAM Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137, via phone at 817.222.6444 or via email National Circuit Finals Rodeo and 12 RAM Circuit Final Rodeos, as at [email protected]. For more information about the BFA contact well as the National Finals Steer Roping, if it is held in Las Vegas. Cindy Arnold via email at [email protected]. “Perhaps the best aspect of this agreement,” said PRCA Chair- man of the Board Keith Martin, “is that it benefits every PRCA member - contestants, stock contractors, committees and contract BHN, Charmayne James and Kristie Peterson personnel. There is an investment here to advance the PRCA’s Barrel Horse News, one of the equine industry’s most trusted circuit system and help the sport continue to grow.” sources in the sport of barrel racing, recently announced a partner- “For nearly 30 years, Las Vegas has built a strong partnership ship to produce a three-day barrel racing clinic with multiple-time with the PRCA and its contestants,” said Bill McBeath, chairman world champions, Charmayne James and Kristie Peterson. “A New of the Las Vegas Events Board of Trustees. “This new agreement Turn: Improve More Than Just Your Time” will be held in Wilm- clearly demonstrates the commitment that Las Vegas has to the ington, Ohio, May 9-11, 2014 at Roberts Arena. PRCA, to the overall growth of the sport of rodeo and to the con- The clinic experience will include a 5-D jackpot barrel racing for testants. We feel that the new agreement is beneficial to all parties, clinic participants, as well as a trade show with a range of vendors, and we’re very pleased to continue to host this iconic event for an providing a full weekend of education, product availability and fun. additional ten years.” Amanda Johnson, marketing coordinator for Barrel Horse News, The Wrangler NFR, known as the richest and most prestigious says the extensive nature of the weekend gives attendees a unique rodeo in the world, has sold out 270 consecutive performances and opportunity to improve any area of barrel racing needs. attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, “A New Turn: Improve More Than Just Your Time” is an event team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing we developed to allow women the opportunity to experience an and bull riding. Qualification is based on the Professional Rodeo all-inclusive weekend that truly is a barrel racer’s dream,” Johnson Cowboys Association World Standings. In 2013, the event had a said. “We want to have the world champions there for educational total attendance of 176,558 over the ten days of competition in Las purposes and to help the rider and their horse. We will have vendors Vegas, resulting in a non-gaming economic impact of $87.9 million available to help women with fashion needs like proper jean and for the destination. boot fitting for their shape and size, while at the same time, they can “Since 1985, more than one million visitors have traveled to the get fittings for tack and saddles.” world’s premier destination to experience the energy and excitement Tickets will also be available for “Night with the Champions” of two great brands - Las Vegas and the NFR,” said Rossi Ralenkot- dinner during the weekend event, which will feature Patti Colbert ter, president/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Au- as guest speaker.