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Gotta Another Gear (Cowboy)
owned and trained by Doug Smith
of Ward, AR won the Most Valuable
Horse Award in the Speed Division
at the 2009 AQHA World Show. The
Most Valuable Horse awards are
designed to showcase the talents and
abilities of American Quarter Horses
competing in multiple events and reward
the horse’s owner with a big bonus,”
said AQHA Executive Vice President
Don Treadway. Doug had qualified in
the senior barrels and senior poles. The
night before the preliminaries he made
the official change to allow his son Lane,
a two time AQHYA World Champion, to
show Cowboy in the barrels. Other
entries were a Who's Who of
champions including, but not limited to,
Jolene Stewart, Mary Burger, Brittany
Pozzi-Pharr, Tammy Dube Fischer, Add
Waddell, Lance Graves, Kassie Mowry
and Tiffany Fox, just to name a few.
owned and trained by Doug Smith
of Ward, AR won the Most Valuable
Horse Award in the Speed Division
at the 2009 AQHA World Show. The
Most Valuable Horse awards are
designed to showcase the talents and
abilities of American Quarter Horses
competing in multiple events and reward
the horse’s owner with a big bonus,”
said AQHA Executive Vice President
Don Treadway. Doug had qualified in
the senior barrels and senior poles. The
night before the preliminaries he made
the official change to allow his son Lane,
a two time AQHYA World Champion, to
show Cowboy in the barrels. Other
entries were a Who's Who of
champions including, but not limited to,
Jolene Stewart, Mary Burger, Brittany
Pozzi-Pharr, Tammy Dube Fischer, Add
Waddell, Lance Graves, Kassie Mowry
and Tiffany Fox, just to name a few.
The placings were figured on a two run average. When the dust settled Lane and Cowboy were 5th
overall. Then came Dad's turn in the poles against another set of multiple Word Champion horses
and exhibitors. It's worth noting that out of all the entries at this year's AQHA World Championship
Show, Cowboy was the only horse to make the finals in both classes. In the end, they finished 4th
which gave them enough cumulative points to win the Most Valuable Horse Award and a bonus
check of $5000.00. See more coverage, photos and videos at www.aqha.com under Most
Valuable Horse Award Speed Division.
overall. Then came Dad's turn in the poles against another set of multiple Word Champion horses
and exhibitors. It's worth noting that out of all the entries at this year's AQHA World Championship
Show, Cowboy was the only horse to make the finals in both classes. In the end, they finished 4th
which gave them enough cumulative points to win the Most Valuable Horse Award and a bonus
check of $5000.00. See more coverage, photos and videos at www.aqha.com under Most
Valuable Horse Award Speed Division.
ARKANSAS HORSE WINS PRESTIGIOUS AQHA AWARD AT 2009 WORLD SHOW
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| Katherine Fuller of Poplar Grove 5th at AQHA World Show |
Katherine Fuller of Poplar Grove took
5th place in Amateur Western
Pleasure at the 2009 AQHA World
Show with her Dad's mare, One Jazzy
Sheik. "Jazzy" was purchased by the
Fuller family in the summer of 2007 as
a two year old from Masterson Farms
in Somerville TN. She placed in the
top 20 at the 2008 AQHYA World
Show, won 3 titles at the 2008 Region
9 Regional Experience, won the 2008
and 2009 Mississippi Futurity 3 and 4
year old open and non pro class, won
the 2008 Mid South Breeders 3 and 4
year old non pro class and was
reserve in the 3 year old open.
5th place in Amateur Western
Pleasure at the 2009 AQHA World
Show with her Dad's mare, One Jazzy
Sheik. "Jazzy" was purchased by the
Fuller family in the summer of 2007 as
a two year old from Masterson Farms
in Somerville TN. She placed in the
top 20 at the 2008 AQHYA World
Show, won 3 titles at the 2008 Region
9 Regional Experience, won the 2008
and 2009 Mississippi Futurity 3 and 4
year old open and non pro class, won
the 2008 Mid South Breeders 3 and 4
year old non pro class and was
reserve in the 3 year old open.
She was the 2009 Dixie National reserve champion in Amateur Western Pleasure. "Jazzy" has a
superior award in amateur western pleasure and she is currently in 3rd place in point standings for
the 2009 AQHA Honor Roll in amateur western pleasure. What makes this all so exciting is that
"Jazzy" is kept at home and trained by her amateur owner, Jerry Fuller and his children, Katherine
and Kyle. Katherine designs all of her own show clothes and her mother sews them. The 2009
World Show was Katherine's first amateur world show, and she previously showed at the
2001-2004 Youth World shows, placing 9th at the 2002 Youth World in Western Pleasure on MC
Jetson.
superior award in amateur western pleasure and she is currently in 3rd place in point standings for
the 2009 AQHA Honor Roll in amateur western pleasure. What makes this all so exciting is that
"Jazzy" is kept at home and trained by her amateur owner, Jerry Fuller and his children, Katherine
and Kyle. Katherine designs all of her own show clothes and her mother sews them. The 2009
World Show was Katherine's first amateur world show, and she previously showed at the
2001-2004 Youth World shows, placing 9th at the 2002 Youth World in Western Pleasure on MC
Jetson.
Its official! Katherine Fuller of Poplar Grove, Arkansas, and One Jazzy
Sheik have accumulated the most points in 2009 in AQHA Amateur
Western Pleasure. Katherine trailed Crosby Boyd, the reserve World
Champion for most of the last half of 2009, but finished strong at the
end, garnering 60 points from Thanksgiving until December 31.
Katherine commented that her horse "really came together this fall," and
she was lucky enough to hit three AQHA shows at the end of the year
that had good sized pleasure classes at Tunica and Hattiesburg, MS
and West Monroe, LA. According to her point tally, Katherine has 125
points for the year in amateur western pleasure, which was enough to
overcome Boyd who ended the year with 104 points. Katherine says
she would like to finish her Superior Award in Open Western Pleasure
and have a good show at the Dixie Nationals in February. She also
plans to breed her mare to Congress reserve champion stallion "A
Dream Remembered", hopefully for a 2011 baby. Katherine will
graduate from the University of Arkansas in May with a degree in Interior
Design. Watch for stories on all of the year end high point award
winners coming up soon in the American Quarter Horse Journal.
Sheik have accumulated the most points in 2009 in AQHA Amateur
Western Pleasure. Katherine trailed Crosby Boyd, the reserve World
Champion for most of the last half of 2009, but finished strong at the
end, garnering 60 points from Thanksgiving until December 31.
Katherine commented that her horse "really came together this fall," and
she was lucky enough to hit three AQHA shows at the end of the year
that had good sized pleasure classes at Tunica and Hattiesburg, MS
and West Monroe, LA. According to her point tally, Katherine has 125
points for the year in amateur western pleasure, which was enough to
overcome Boyd who ended the year with 104 points. Katherine says
she would like to finish her Superior Award in Open Western Pleasure
and have a good show at the Dixie Nationals in February. She also
plans to breed her mare to Congress reserve champion stallion "A
Dream Remembered", hopefully for a 2011 baby. Katherine will
graduate from the University of Arkansas in May with a degree in Interior
Design. Watch for stories on all of the year end high point award
winners coming up soon in the American Quarter Horse Journal.
AQHA HONOR ROLL CHAMPIONSHIP
| Contact Nick Neu Sundowner of Arkansas www.sundownerofarkansas.com 1.501.843.2232 Office 1.501.454.3441 Mobile |
INTRODUCING THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION
The Northwest Arkansas Barrel Racing Association will begin the 2010 season with a barrel race
on March 27th at the Bentonville Arena. Exhibitions will begin at 11:00 am followed by PeeWee
Barrels for children 8 years and under, Junior 3D Barrels for youth 14 yrs and under, and Open 4D
barrels. Junior times can be rolled over to the open class. Entry fees are $10, $25, and $35 with
80% payback. There are 22 barrel races scheduled for 2010 to be held at seven different
locations throughout NWA. Several of these are added money shows. At each show, six
points will be given in each D. Only nominated Riders and Horses will receive points. Junior
Awards will be presented to the top 3 in each Division. Open awards go to winners in each D plus
other awards through 4th place in each division. Click Here to download the 2010 Schedule! For
more information, go to the www.nwa4d.com.
on March 27th at the Bentonville Arena. Exhibitions will begin at 11:00 am followed by PeeWee
Barrels for children 8 years and under, Junior 3D Barrels for youth 14 yrs and under, and Open 4D
barrels. Junior times can be rolled over to the open class. Entry fees are $10, $25, and $35 with
80% payback. There are 22 barrel races scheduled for 2010 to be held at seven different
locations throughout NWA. Several of these are added money shows. At each show, six
points will be given in each D. Only nominated Riders and Horses will receive points. Junior
Awards will be presented to the top 3 in each Division. Open awards go to winners in each D plus
other awards through 4th place in each division. Click Here to download the 2010 Schedule! For
more information, go to the www.nwa4d.com.
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Saturday’s race saw the pace set quick when Megan Williams of Daingerfield, TX posted a 15.117 second
run at draw number 16 which would hold down the number one position until Janet Stover and Deacon
turned in the fastest time of the day with a 15.054 at position 264. Sunday’s race saw the pace quicken
into sub 15 second territory when Jody Dorman and SFW Nonstop Sunfrost stopped the clock with a
14.950 at draw number 106 which was followed up two runs later with a 14.990 turned in by Beth Townsend
of Shreveport, LA and Just JJ. Those would be the only 14 second runs turned in for the weekend aside
from Stover’s 14.988 on Hobo and 14.940 on Deacon which squeaked to the lead with only 2 horses left to
run in the field of 320 contestants.
The 2D Average Champion was Vivian Hickman from Malvern, AR who rode Docs Ima Lite Boy to two very
consistent times of 15.546 and 15.537 to earn the average buckle and $450.37. Hickman’s total money
earned for the weekend was $636.49. The 3D Average title went to Brooke Bale of Little Rock, AR. Bale
and her mount Bullet turned in times of 15.904 and 16.117 for an average time of 16.001 which landed
them a $300.25 check and Red Bluff buckle for the average win. The 4D Average was won by Vona
McDougal of Avery, TX and her mount George. The duo’s average time of 16.997 was right on the dot to
win the 4D average buckle and $225.19 cash.
Two other Red Bluff buckles were awarded to the Youth and Adult side pot high money earners of the
weekend. The Youth buckle went home with Cheyenne Richards of Quitman, TX whose earnings for the
weekend totaled $902, $190.40 of which came from her side pot earnings. The Adult buckle winner was
Kyle McCormick of Vivian, LA who earned $412.80 in the adult side pot and a total for the weekend of
$1,272.51.
The fully tooled Twister saddle was awarded by drawing from all the side pot money earners of the
weekend and Sarah Jones from Hot Springs, AR was the proud winner.
run at draw number 16 which would hold down the number one position until Janet Stover and Deacon
turned in the fastest time of the day with a 15.054 at position 264. Sunday’s race saw the pace quicken
into sub 15 second territory when Jody Dorman and SFW Nonstop Sunfrost stopped the clock with a
14.950 at draw number 106 which was followed up two runs later with a 14.990 turned in by Beth Townsend
of Shreveport, LA and Just JJ. Those would be the only 14 second runs turned in for the weekend aside
from Stover’s 14.988 on Hobo and 14.940 on Deacon which squeaked to the lead with only 2 horses left to
run in the field of 320 contestants.
The 2D Average Champion was Vivian Hickman from Malvern, AR who rode Docs Ima Lite Boy to two very
consistent times of 15.546 and 15.537 to earn the average buckle and $450.37. Hickman’s total money
earned for the weekend was $636.49. The 3D Average title went to Brooke Bale of Little Rock, AR. Bale
and her mount Bullet turned in times of 15.904 and 16.117 for an average time of 16.001 which landed
them a $300.25 check and Red Bluff buckle for the average win. The 4D Average was won by Vona
McDougal of Avery, TX and her mount George. The duo’s average time of 16.997 was right on the dot to
win the 4D average buckle and $225.19 cash.
Two other Red Bluff buckles were awarded to the Youth and Adult side pot high money earners of the
weekend. The Youth buckle went home with Cheyenne Richards of Quitman, TX whose earnings for the
weekend totaled $902, $190.40 of which came from her side pot earnings. The Adult buckle winner was
Kyle McCormick of Vivian, LA who earned $412.80 in the adult side pot and a total for the weekend of
$1,272.51.
The fully tooled Twister saddle was awarded by drawing from all the side pot money earners of the
weekend and Sarah Jones from Hot Springs, AR was the proud winner.
2010 Lucky Dog Races Proving to Be a Hit!
Lucky Dog Productions kicked off its 2010 series with a strong showing in
Texarkana, AR March 13-14. The two day race boasted 682 competition
runs and a total cash payout of over $36,000! The top dog of the
weekend was former WPRA World Champion, Janet Stover of Rusk, TX
who rode two mounts, Deacon and Hobo, to a payday of $3,469.36. Stover
was the triple crown winner of the weekend taking home the Overall High
Money, Senior High Money, and 1D Average buckles as well as the Fast
Time Award donated by Med Vet Pharmaceuticals for both races.
Texarkana, AR March 13-14. The two day race boasted 682 competition
runs and a total cash payout of over $36,000! The top dog of the
weekend was former WPRA World Champion, Janet Stover of Rusk, TX
who rode two mounts, Deacon and Hobo, to a payday of $3,469.36. Stover
was the triple crown winner of the weekend taking home the Overall High
Money, Senior High Money, and 1D Average buckles as well as the Fast
Time Award donated by Med Vet Pharmaceuticals for both races.
The crowd favorite dog races were full of furry competitors
ranging from Standard Poodles to Chihuahuas. The large dog
races took place on Saturday and Tucker the Australian
Shepherd bested the field of 10 other dogs to take home the
prize package sponsored by Grand Pairie Vet Clinic in Hazen,
AR and MVP Fido Flex. The Reserve Champion Large Dog
was Emma owned by Chuck and Mandy Bari of Jonesboro, AR.
The Small Dog races were the most exciting with 36 entries.
Otis, the Boston Terrier owned by Bubba and Sherry Rhea of
Forrest City, AR came out on top by beating out Large Dog
Champion’s house mate Roo, the Mini Aussi in the final round.
All proceeds from the dog races are donated to The Tyler
Parten Foundation. For more information on this cause please
visit www.thetylerpartenfoundation.com.
ranging from Standard Poodles to Chihuahuas. The large dog
races took place on Saturday and Tucker the Australian
Shepherd bested the field of 10 other dogs to take home the
prize package sponsored by Grand Pairie Vet Clinic in Hazen,
AR and MVP Fido Flex. The Reserve Champion Large Dog
was Emma owned by Chuck and Mandy Bari of Jonesboro, AR.
The Small Dog races were the most exciting with 36 entries.
Otis, the Boston Terrier owned by Bubba and Sherry Rhea of
Forrest City, AR came out on top by beating out Large Dog
Champion’s house mate Roo, the Mini Aussi in the final round.
All proceeds from the dog races are donated to The Tyler
Parten Foundation. For more information on this cause please
visit www.thetylerpartenfoundation.com.
Lucky Dog Productions’ next race was May 1-2 at Paul Battle Arena in Tunica, MS. All races are WPRA and
BBR approved with $3,000 added money, a fully tooled saddle, eight trophy buckles, and of course No Late
Fees, No Processing Fees, and No Hidden Fees! For more information go to www.luckydograces.com.
BBR approved with $3,000 added money, a fully tooled saddle, eight trophy buckles, and of course No Late
Fees, No Processing Fees, and No Hidden Fees! For more information go to www.luckydograces.com.
It's Little Britches Rodeo National Finals Time!
The Central Arkansas Little Britches Rodeo Association is a sanctioned chapter of the National Little Britches
Rodeo Association - the oldest youth rodeo association in the country. The NLBRA is now in its 56th year of
competition. The CALBRA's mission is to bring a new level of Youth Rodeo to Arkansas. No other
Arkansas-based youth rodeo association can offer youth ages 5 -18 a National Finals competition at the end
of the season. By hosting at least two rodeos a month, CALBRA hopes to enable as many contestants as
possible to fulfill their dreams to qualify and compete in the NLBRA Finals. This year's National Finals will
take place July 26-31 in Pueblo, Colorado.
The NLBRA season begins August 1st of each year and ends with the National Finals the last week of July.
To qualify for the finals, a contestant need only place in the top 7 of an event at four individual rodeos. Each
contestant takes their top 5 places for each event to the Finals. At the finals, contestants compete for
buckles, saddles, scholarships, and other awards
Five age groups are available for children ages 5 - 18. They are: Little Wrangler division for boys and girls
ages 5 to 7, Junior Boys division for boys 8 - 13, Junior Girls division for girls 8 - 13, Senior Boys division for
boys 14 - 18 and Senior Girls division for girls 14 - 18.
To find out more about the Central Arkansas Little Britches Rodeo Association, contact Bill or Jo Ann Luck
268 Jim Corbitt Rd. Beebe, AR 72012
Rodeo Association - the oldest youth rodeo association in the country. The NLBRA is now in its 56th year of
competition. The CALBRA's mission is to bring a new level of Youth Rodeo to Arkansas. No other
Arkansas-based youth rodeo association can offer youth ages 5 -18 a National Finals competition at the end
of the season. By hosting at least two rodeos a month, CALBRA hopes to enable as many contestants as
possible to fulfill their dreams to qualify and compete in the NLBRA Finals. This year's National Finals will
take place July 26-31 in Pueblo, Colorado.
The NLBRA season begins August 1st of each year and ends with the National Finals the last week of July.
To qualify for the finals, a contestant need only place in the top 7 of an event at four individual rodeos. Each
contestant takes their top 5 places for each event to the Finals. At the finals, contestants compete for
buckles, saddles, scholarships, and other awards
Five age groups are available for children ages 5 - 18. They are: Little Wrangler division for boys and girls
ages 5 to 7, Junior Boys division for boys 8 - 13, Junior Girls division for girls 8 - 13, Senior Boys division for
boys 14 - 18 and Senior Girls division for girls 14 - 18.
To find out more about the Central Arkansas Little Britches Rodeo Association, contact Bill or Jo Ann Luck
268 Jim Corbitt Rd. Beebe, AR 72012
