Awards were given out and everyone had a great time. Thanks to the parents who trucked their kids down for our Friday night fun!

Buckles by Molly's Custom Silver
Jackets from Smith Brothers
Embroidery done by Outstanding Images

Final placings

We are all done. I want to thank the small group of barrel racers that came down and had a good time. You will love your awards.

Final Placings

Audra 1D Champion Barrels and Poles
Brittany 1D Reserve Champion Barrels and Poles

Ashleigh 2D Champion Barrels

Rebecca 3D Champion Barrels 2D Champion Poles

Casey 5D Reserve Champion Barrels 5D Champion Poles

Morgan 5D Champion Barrels 5D Reserve Champion Poles

Dylan "Little Wrangler"
Chelsie "Little Wrangler"

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9-23 event

1st Run
Audra 19.71
Brittany 20.08

2D
Ashleigh 22.67

4D
Morgan 27.81

5D
Casey 36.34
Rebecca 46.16

Walk/Trot
Dylan
Chelsie

2nd Run
1D
Brittany 19.18
Audra 20.27

2D
Ashleigh 22.27

4D
Rebecca 25.91

5D
Morgan 28.30
Casey 37.80

Walk/Trot
Dylan
Chelsie

POLES
1st Run

1D
Audra 27.84

2D
Brittany 31.31

3D
Rebecca 33.84
Mogan 35.94

5D
Casey 41.68

Walk/Trot
Dylan
Chelsie

2nd RUN

1D
Audra 26.56
Brittany 28.37

3D
Morgan 34.21

5D
Rebecca 38.57
Casey 43.14

Walk/Trot
Dylan
Chelsie
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Final Points for 7 events

Brittany Buckley
Barrels
1D = 117 points
5D = 19
Poles
1D = 78
2D = 40

Audra
Barrels
1D = 176 points
Poles
1D = 99
2D = 20
3D = 20

Rebecca
Barrels
3D = 139 points
4D = 20
5D = 37
Poles
1D = 57
2D = 60
3D = 40
5D = 20

Casey
Barrels
5D = 191
Poles
5D = 175

Morgan
Barrels
5D = 194
Poles
3D = 39
5D = 136

Ashleigh B.
Barrels
2D = 80
3D = 20
4D = 20
5D = 53
No poles

Sept. 9th was a blast

I have to say - we have a small group - micro almost - but we have the best time. Everyone cheers for everyone and we never ask twice for help. Love it. Disclaimer: the barrels were not set on the markers as they should have been, but we had fun anyway.

Another clear beautiful night in Colorado and my daughter, Casey, rode my horse, Cash, and did a bang up job. She has barely ever ridden him and took him down to the arena for her barrel runs since her horse pulled something and she looked beyond gorgeous.

Brittany also had to use a different horse and still smoked her runs and looked gorgeous while doing so. She comes to our little event with a whole posse of helpers and has a blast. Her brother will be running soon and probably smoke her butt.

Ashleigh looks like she is a pod person who came to our first event and she has come so far so fast. She and her horse (whose name I don't recall) were hauling ass at the last event, go Ashleigh. She is in middle school at the same school my daughter attends and where Morgan and Chelsee go as well.

Rebecca was riding a new horse as well and she's turning into quite the young lady. She also hauls with a posse behind her and some help from her friend Dan. She did a great job on a horse that she does not normally use and really powered through. The horse though did a bang-up job as well. Blond hair flying, that's Rebecca riding at the arena!

Morgan has been doing all her own training on her horse, Stormy, and while I was very adamant to my friend that the horse was too young for her daughter, she promptly ignored me and made them work into a team. While Morgan gets a crow hump every now and then, they ARE making quite a team!

Chelsee is still in the walk/trot category but she has fun making her mom run through the pattern with her, and frankly, I'm starting to wonder if maybe Chelsee isn't just picking on her mom by making her do it! Pretty sure Audra was going to have to call for a defibrillator at this last event.

Of course, I wasn't far behind her with my Dylan and walk/trot and of course I wore the wrong shoes, but considering my feet, there really aren't any "good" shoes for me to wear. Dylan did great and that pony of his actually humped up on Casey during the poles and did a bang up trotting job for Dylan.

Audra smokes her runs all the time, so no surprise there, but she had a time with her horse, Victor, this last time as he hadn't been to the gymkhana this month due to an injury and you could tell. His second run on the barrels and the poles were perfect, first runs not so much, but Audra knows how to power through and keep on working.

Good fun.

August 12 Times:
Barrels
1D
Audra 18.98  ----------- had 79 points in the 1D + 20 = 99


3D
Rebecca Darnell 23.29 --------------had 80 + 20 = 100


4D
Ashleigh Barnes 26.38 --------------- first time in the 4D! = 20


5D
Casey 32.89 ----------------- had 76 + 20 = 96
Morgan 32.92 -------------------- had 75 + 19 = 95


Walk Trot
Dylan 95.14
Chelsee 62.36

Second Barrel Run
1D
Audra 19.98 ---------------- 99 + 20 = 119

3D
Ashleigh Barnes 24.61 ------------------ first time in the 3D! = 20
Rebecca 24.64 --------------------------100 + 19 = 119

5D
Casey 31.23 ------------------ 96 + 20 = 116
Morgan 31.45 -----------------95 + 19 = 114

Dylan/Chelsee walk trot


Poles
1D
Audra 29.34 --------------------- 39 + 20 = 59


2D
Rebecca 32.10 ----------------- first time in 2D = 20


5D
Casey 42.16 ----------------57 + 20 = 77
Morgan 43.03 --------------59 + 19 = 78




Dylan/Chelsee Walk Trot




Second Pole Run
1D
Audra  27.91 -----------------59 + 20 = 79

2D
Rebecca 32.29 ------------------- 20 + 20 = 40

5D
Casey 40.88 --------------- 77 + 20 = 97
Morgan 43.49 -------------78 + 19 = 97


Dylan/Chelsee Walk Trot

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Sept. 9th Events

First Barrel Run
1D
Brittany 20.38 ------------------ 39 + 20 = 59
Audra 21.88 -----------------99 + 19 = 118

2D
Ashleigh 23.52 ------------------------first time in 2D! = 20

3D
Rebecca 24.53 ----------------119 + 20 = 139

5D
Morgan 28.51 -----------------114 + 20 = 134
Casey 47.75 -----------------116 + 19 = 135

Dylan/Chelsee Walk Trot


Second Run
1D
Brittany 19.64 ----------------59 + 20 = 79
Audra 20.19 ------------------- 118 + 19 = 137

2D
Ashleigh 21.73 ---------------- 20 + 20 = 40

5D
Morgan 30.20 -------------------- 134 + 20 = 154
Rebecca 31.16 ------------------19
Casey 43.27 -------------- 135 + 18 = 153

Dylan/Chelsee Walk Trot

Poles
1D
Brittany 30.15 -------------- 40

2D
Rebecca 33.19 --------------60

3D
Audra 37.95 -------------20

5D
Casey 41.05 ------------------97+20= 117
Morgan 43.38 ------------------97+19= 116

Dylan/Chelsee Walk Trot

Second Pole Run
1D
Audra 27.31 ----------------79+20 = 99
Brittany 28.01 ---------------40+19= 59

3D
Rebecca 33.97 --------------------20

5D
Morgan 39.48 ------------------- 116+20= 136
Casey 39.74-----------------117+19= 136

Dylan/Chelsee Walk Trot
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Points - As a reminder, a person needed 7 out of 10 events to qualify and you can buy a night, but no points are added to your point total, but paying into the award pot for that last night needed qualifies you.

Brittany Buckley
Barrels
1D = 79 points
5D = 19
Poles
1D = 59
2D = 20

Audra
Barrels
1D = 137 points
Poles
1D = 99
2D = 20
3D = 20

Rebecca
Barrels
3D = 139 points
5D = 19
Poles
1D = 57
2D = 60
3D = 20

Casey
Barrels
5D = 153
Poles
5D = 136

Morgan
Barrels
5D = 154
Poles
5D = 136

Ashleigh B.
Barrels
2D = 40
3D = 20
4D = 20
5D = 53
No poles

Kristen H.
Barrels
5D = 20
Poles
5D = 20

Claleigh
Barrels
5D = 49
Poles
5D = 34

August 26 is canceled

Next event September 9. I will do my best to have points on here soon!

Thanks for your participation.

Points - next event August 12th, double runs, Aug. 26 canceled for now

June 10th Barrels

Walk/Trot
Dylan 81.61

1D

Audra 20.55
Brittany Buckely 21.02

3D
Rebecca 25.29

5D
Casey 37.65
Carla 42.13
Morgan 42.38
Ashleigh 43.39
Claleigh 72.98

No poles that night
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June 17th
Barrels

Walk/Trot
Dylan 84.249
Chelsie 60.96

1D
Audra 19.30

3D
Rebecca 23.91

4D
MaryAnna 27.03

5D
Kristen H. 33.26
Brittany B. 33.53
Morgan 35.12
Casey 37.65
Claleigh 48.56


Poles
Walk/Trot (3 poles)
Dylan  60.00
Chelsie 38.93

1D
Audra 33.89
Rebecca 35.99

2D
Brittany B. 37.34

5D
Morgan 46.71
Kristen H. 50.51
Casey 52.57
Kayle 57.76
Claleigh 62.44
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July 8
Barrels
Walk/Trot
Dylan 122.80

1D
Audra 19.82

3D
Rebecca 23.80

5D
Morgan 34.90
Casey 38.72
Ashley B. 38.97
Claleigh 81.97


Poles
Walk/Trot (3 poles)
Dylan 47.15

1D
Rebecca 29.84

2D
Audra 33.84

5D
Morgan 40.74
Casey 45.96
Claleigh 86.96

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Points

Brittany Buckley
Barrels
1D = 39 points
5D = 19
Poles
1D = 20
2D = 20

Audra
Barrels
1D = 79 points
Poles
1D = 39
2D = 20

Rebecca
Barrels
3D = 80 points
Poles
1D = 57

Casey
Barrels
5D = 76
Poles
5D = 57

Morgan
Barrels
5D = 75
Poles
5D = 59

Ashleigh B.
Barrels
5D = 53
No poles

Kristen H.
Barrels
5D = 20
Poles
5D = 20

Claleigh
Barrels
5D = 49
Poles
5D = 34

June 17th next barrels and poles point night

Reminder: This Friday - June 17 - is the next Barrels and Poles Event. We are going to have at least 8 more events and it takes 7 to qualify, we can also have a double run night if anyone needs an extra "night" to qualify and don't forget you can "buy" a night. We are a small group but we are having a good time! Been a rough start between the wind and the equine virus, but come on down and have some fun. 100% of entry fees (minus $1 a run) goes toward awards and everyone, no matter where they placed will get a nice award.


Event Dates:

July 8

August 12 & 26

September 9 & 23

October 7 & 21 (no longer raindates, now regular dates)

Will make at least one of these dates a "double" points night and we'll make two runs per event. Waiving the working requirement, as the people showing up have been more than willing to work!

Questions? 683-5202 = MaryAnna

May 27th Canceled, next event June 10th @ 7:30

Due to continued lockdowns at most boarding facilities and canceled events much bigger than this one, we canceled. Always call before you haul 683-5202. Thanks!

May 27th

Considering canceling May 27th due to the outbreaks? Any comments, call 683-5202 or email clemonsmary@yahoo.com


Thanks!

May 6 Results for Barrels and Poles

Thank you to the small crowd that came out and had a good time at the arena on May 6th. It was not the best planning date as Bonnie Wheatley was having her event the same weekend at the Penrose Arena. I get so busy and time gets so short it’s hard to keep up. I try not to schedule over other’s events and missed this one. I will add a night to the schedule if people are interested

It was a gorgeous night out and we have a new family with a pending membership to our club. Welcome to Ashleigh Barnes and her parents! And of course, thanks to our current members who helped out! I have on the word list: Paige M.; Laura and G; Audra S.; Robin Buckley; Dan Hernandez; and Ardie Bruce. If I’ve missed anyone please let me know.

Times:

Walk/Trot Dylan Clemons Barrels 60.984 and Poles 42.523

Barrels

1D

Brittany Buckley       18.564

Audra Simpson          19.490

 

2D

3D

Rebecca Darnell        24.181

4D

5D

Casey Clemons          28.233

Morgan Simpson      35.759

Ashleigh Barnes        41.457

MaryAnna Clemons   44.281 (I almost didn’t list my time, it was a hectic night and NO practice for two months, but I’ll show the kids that it’s about having fun and how practice DOES make one faster and better.)

 

Poles:

1D

Brittany Buckley           29.562

Audra Simpson              31.777

Rebecca Darnell            32.229

2D

3D

4D

5D

Casey Clemons               49.494

Morgan Simpson           50.237

MaryAnna Clemons     52.648

 

Next events @ 7:30:

May 27

June 10 & 17

July 8

August 12 & 26

September 9 & 23

October 7 & 21

Awards: Tentatively November 27

April 22 Barrels and Poles canceled due to high winds

Due to winds from 30-60 MPH tonight's event is canceled for Barrels and Poles at Fountain. The next event is May 6th at 7:30 pm. Please pass the word!

Thank you

Tuesday night jackpots in Fountain!

It was a beautiful night to get the summer started. We had a decent turnout for the minimal amount of advertising that was done - mostly word of mouth and a few internet sites. Andy Dickens' dad worked the ground more than a few times before the event and MaryAnna Clemons learned how to not dig holes in the ground with the "Hog" while trying to rake between every five barrel racers. Fran Carrick lent her voice to our announcer's booth and Ardith Bruce and Dan Hernandez were the treasurer's.

We are hoping to have concessions at the next event. The FRRC added $200 to the first two races to see how that would help promote the jackpots and the racers were able to earn a bit of money for supporting our event.

April 22 will have $200 added again and we encourage everyone to come and have a good time. The May 3rd race will be an SCBRA money-maker (no added money). Please utilize word of mouth advertising and let people know we've changed our jackpot nights and that we are working toward keeping and finding more added money for the racers. We need your support to keep that going!

April 19 FRRC Tuesday Night Jackpot

1D
Kim Schulz        18.388     $96.00
Beth McKinney 18.434        72.00
Jo Ann Kane      18.545        48.00
Dawn Lazar       18.607        24.00

2-D
Lindsey Hart         19.213       $90.00
Bonnie Wheatley  19.240         54.00
Karina Price          19.296         36.00

3-D
Yelina Price         20.253        $60.00
Dawne Barker      20.268          36.00
Cynthia Heitman  20.832          24.00

4-D
Beth McKinney    23.641       $36.00
Pamela Ferguson  23.803         24.00

10-event series in Fountain, Colorado

It certainly has been awhile since I have updated this blog, but we are going to have a 10-event series this Spring - Summer - Fall.

We have a barrels and poles series coming up in Fountain, Colo., just for you! 100% of the entry fees (minus $1 a run for the club) go toward your awards.

No kidding. We will have a series of 10 events and it's not for the type of barrel racer that is already winning big bucks (although, if you are seasoning a horse, you might want to come and play) but rather for the barrel racer who is trying to get with a new horse; trying to season a young horse; training any old horse; a younger barrel racer who is just starting out; or any barrel racers who would like to earn some nice awards. All ages and abilities are welcome!

Every place will receive a nice award, period (not just the top three or five or even ten - everyone - you pay, you play, you earn! And it will be a nice award.). This is a volunteer force and you will be expected to help. The event is co-sponsored by the Fountain Riding and Roping Club, but is being run as a separate event. Particulars: You must be a member to be in the series; $15 for barrels or $23 for barrels and poles or just $8 for poles; we will have 10 events, you must participate in 7 and you are allowed to "buy" a night with no points added; you are required to work four of the events and anyone can work the event for you (husband, grandma, etc) and you can also "buy" a work night; $3 exhibitions, $5 non-member exhibitions; a D for every rider since our barrels are fast time plus 2 seconds between each D and for poles it's fast time plus three seconds!

Award goal is a buckle for each barrels D and a jacket for each poles D winner. Awards will be based on money raised via participation and fund-raising.

Please contact MaryAnna Clemons (clemonsmary@yahoo.com or 719-683-5202) for more info or show up on April 22 at 7 pm to join and run - exhibitions start at 7:30 and the race is to follow. If we have a tractor driver, we'll rake, if we don't we'll hand rake. Dates of series: April 22; May 6 & 27; June 10 & 17; July 8; Aug. 12 & 26; Sept. 9 & 23; rain-dates Oct. 7 & 21; Awards tentatively cheduled for Nov. 27.

Thank you.