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New Rules for Novice Competitors
Starting July 1, novice exhibitors may show any horse in novice,
except for the top-10 shows. You might or might not know, but seven years ago the Show Council was formed for the purpose of expediting show related matters on behalf of the Show Committee. The Council consists of 14 members and includes an AQHA Executive Committee member (Peter Cofrancesco); the chair of the Show Committee, Dr. Jim Heird; four members of the Show Committee, John Pipkin, John Trafton, Peg Edmondson, and Jan Bruner; two Youth Committee Members, Michael Jung, and Nancy Cahill; two Professional Horsemen Committee members Stephanie Lynn and Patti Carter-Pratt; two Amateur Committee members, Dona Johnson and Sherri Tearney; and two Judges Committee members, Joe Carter and Larry Little.
A recommendation was made by the Show Council and then approved by the Executive Committee to allow novice competitors to participate without permits in the novice division at AQHA approved shows. The reasoning behind the decision is to bring more exhibitors to the AQHA show ring.
Beginning July 1, 2010, an exhibitor may show a horse in a novice youth or novice amateur class, with the owner and their immediate
family still retaining the ability to show the horse in any class other than the same class as the novice exhibitor. Exhibitors will be required to have a novice amateur or novice youth membership to
participate. Memberships can be purchased at the show or prior to the show through AQHA. All novice eligibility rules still apply.
If novice permits are allowed at one of the top-10 show circuits (listed below), the novice exhibitor can use novice permits to show a non-family owned horse. This ensures a more level playing field at these top circuits. Top-10 circuits are determined by the total number of entries the previous year.
2009 Top-10 Circuits
Oklahoma QHA Redbud Spectacular -- Oklahoma City, OK
Texas Classic -- Fort Worth, TX
South Florida QHA Gold Coast -- Tampa, FL
Arizona Sun Country Circuit -- Scottsdale, AZ
Dixie National QHS -- Jackson, MS
Big A Circuit -- Conyers, GA
FQHA Gulf Coast Circuit -- Tampa, FL
OQHA Summer Classic -- Central Point, OR
The Stars and Strips Circuit -- Conyers, GA
Western PAQHA -- Harlansburg, PA
If you have any questions, please contact the AQHA Competition
Department at (806) 376-4888.
Stay tuned for more news and the 2011 Rule Changes.
Tennessee IBRA State Finals
A letter from Jamie White, TN IBRA Director
Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to remind everyone of the TN IBRA State Finals. The show will be Friday and Saturday August 27 & 28 at Clearview Horse Farm in Shelbyville, TN. I have already begun to take stall and rv reservations. If you are going to need a stall please let me know, last year we sold out, however there are more stalls this year.
Also it is not to late to still get sponsorship money. Please go out and ask, every dollar helps. Also, if you obtain a $100 sponsorship you will able to run in the Directors/Sponsors Race at the National Finals. This year points count for Friday and Saturday for this year’s year end awards. Year end awards will be given out after the show on Saturday.
Its time to get your new memberships sent in to the office. The new year starts Aug. 1st. Please go ahead and get this sent in early so its not so hectic in the home office. Hope to see you all at the finals.
Thanks,
Jamie
The show on Saturday is a Super Show so all surroundings can get
points in there state. Also the show is open to non-members!!
FYI From the IRPA News Page - Kentucky Requirements
The State of Kentucky requires health papers (30 day) and coggins
(12 month). This is a law and you may be asked to show your
papers. Visit www.iprarodeo.com for more News.
In this issue.....
Quarter Horse Racing Day a Indiana Downs
Barrel Horse World Calendar of Events
Barks N Bits w/ Bella
Good Fortune Wins Future Fortunes
Amateur Championship
Barrel Talk
Check Out These Babies
Shy Cheyanna Wins All American Youth
& Indiana NBHA State Show
NPBA Championships
Christian Cowboy Collection
And more....
Featured Stallions are from our 2010 Stallions Calendar.
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NABRC CHANGES
May 21, 2010 - Attention all WBRC Team USA members, producers, qualifiers, nominees and invitees! The WBRC committee is proud to announce that the WBRC 2010 finals, has moved from Manitoba, Canada to Kansas City, Missouri.
The inaugural event will be held at the beautiful American Royal Facility. Date for the finals will be Nov. 4-7, 2010. We are also proud to announce we have changed the competitive team to TEAM International, which will consist of all teams with exception of Team USA. This allows all of our international friends to compete in this exciting event rather than limiting the competition to those from Canada.
The WBRC committee is working diligently to host this “one of a kind event” in a location that is convenient for all involved. Any barrel race will be considered for a qualification race (USA or INT). The event must have a minimum of 5 paid qualifiers to host a qualifying race. One per five entries advance to team.
Good luck in your qualifying race and the WRRC Finals. If you cannot make the qualifying race that you entered, you may qualify at any Qualifying race. You must contact us in advance. Your fastest time of the qualifying race will be your qualifying time. One per five will advance to Team.
WBRC Finals
Open - 25 Team USA and 25 Team International will compete in the NABRC semi-finals. Brittany Pozzi will serve as Team USA Captain
Youth-A total of 50 youth (USA and International combined) teams will be drawn at semi-finals. Martha Josey is the WBRC Youth Team Captain
Open Finals Format
• 25 TEAM USA and 25 TEAM International competitors will go
head to head in the WBRC semi-finals
• Top 10 USA and Top 10 International will compete in the WBRC
finals
• Highest average of each team minus two lowest times will
become the 2010 World Barrel Racing Challenge Champions.
• World Champions will win $100,000 ($10,000 per team member)
• Open consolation race (payoff to be determined)-Will consist of
bottom 15 from each team along with losing team (40 riders).
Youth Finals Format
• Will consist of 50 WBRC qualifiers
• Each qualifier will draw a 1 or 2, to determine which team they
will compete on
• Team 1 and Team 2 will go head to head in the WBRC semi-
finals
• Top 10 Team 1 and Top 10 Team 2 will compete in the WBRC
finals
• Highest average of each team minus two lowest times will
become the 2010 World Barrel Racing Challenge Champions.
• World Barrel Racing Champions will win $100,000 ($10,000 per
team member)
• Youth consolation race (Payoff to be determined)-Will consist of
bottom 15 from each team along with losing team (40 riders).
We hope these changes are pleasing to each of you, World Barrel Racing Challenge Committee Please contact us at jgd@barrelhorseworld.com with any questions or concerns. Please go to www.northamericanbarrelracingchallenge.com for all updates and qualifying race locations, across the country.
Tragedy Strikes Hamilton, OH Family on May 22, 2010
Letter regarding Schwab & Collier Benefit Auction This letter is to request support for a Hamilton, Ohio family struck by tragedy on Saturday, May 22, 2010. This tragedy has left the family with much to be concerned about and we would like to ease their concerns by providing some financial assistance to them.
.....Five members of the Schwab/Collier family, two horses, and a
dog were traveling together to a horse show when a left front tire blew and sent the truck and trailer careening into a hilly tree filled highway median. Cindy Schwab and 14 year old son, Trey Schwab, were sent via life flight to University Hospital and Children’s Hospital respectively and remain hospitalized at the time of this issue. They both have a long road to recovery. Luckily Paul Schwab II, Tena Collier and her four year old son, Trevor, received only non-life threatening injuries. The beloved family horses, Bar Dee Boy (aka “Scooby”) and MF Poco Red Wrangler (aka “Popeye”) were transported to Lebanon Equine Clinic. Scooby remains hospitalized and is expected to recover, but unfortunately Popeye did not survive through surgery. The truck and trailer are a total loss. This family has been long standing members of the rodeo, barrel racing and AQHA communities. Tena Collier is a former Miss Rodeo Ohio and is a long time rodeo and barrel racing competitor who has touched so many lives with her work with 4H and youth rodeo. Her brother, Trey Schwab, can be found in the AQHA youth standings along with his great horse, Scooby. Paul Schwab is a Youth Director for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. He and his wife, Cindy, have supported their children’s passion of horses. We are asking for individuals and businesses to offer financial support for this family’s medical and veterinary bills. Financial support can be given by donating money, goods or service vouchers. All goods or service vouchers will be auctioned online and turned into financial support. A bank account has been established to hold the funds for the family. A website has been created to aid in the fund-raising effort and to serve as a portal for the online auction and method for those concerned to receive updates. You may visit the website at www.SchwabCollierBenefit.com. Goods or service vouchers may be mailed to the address below I/C/O Nadine Gibbons. Cash donations may be made by contacting Nadine at 937-416-4278
or mask7881@yahoo.com. Let’s band together to help this ever-giving family in their time of need. If you have questions, concerns or further ideas to help this effort, please feel free to contact Nadine or leave comments on the website. Your support and prayers for this family are much appreciated. Thank you in advance and many blessings to you and yours.
Sincerely,
Friends and Fellow Horsemen and Women of the Schwab/Collier Family
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