ARKANSAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION
Monthly Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 2015
2014 – 2015 DIVISION CHAIRMEN
PONY BARRELS & POLES Jodie Grissom - 738 Grant 748, Sheridan, AR 72150 (870) 942-4852 / (870) 692-6038
Kevin & Kristen Taylor - 464 Hwy. 46 North, Sheridan, AR 72150 (870) 917-7778
BUCKAROO BARRELS & POLES Rene' Mitchell - 8223 Atkins Lake, Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870) 718-3854
JUNIOR BARRELS & POLES Randy & Christi Ingle - 4036 Grant 51, Sheridan, AR 72150 (870) 942-9010
SENIOR BARRELS Rachel Bearden - 1800 Malvern Road, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 245-6222
SENIOR POLES Rhonda Fowler - 1800 Malvern Road, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 245-6425
JUNIOR RODEO Lanea Bittinger - 5871 Hwy. 7, Bismarck, AR 71929 (870) 246-1522
SENIOR RODEO Anita Robertson - 224 Tupelo Trail, Bismarck, AR 71929 (870) 245-8814
SENIOR JACKPOT Kasey Draper - 1514 Grant 58, Sheridan, AR 72150 (870) 942-4733
JUNIOR JACKPOT Alicia Vanlandingham - 3002 Besly Drive, White Hall, AR 71602 (870) 718-7180
NOVICE RIDER Michelle Vanlandingham - 3002 Besly Drive, White Hall, AR 71602 (870) 692-8930
NOVICE BARREL HORSE Lea Brewer - 6017 Moody Road, White Hall, AR 71602 (870) 489-1776
LEAD LINE Rhonda Fowler – 1800 Malvern Road, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 245-6425
2015-2016 POINT SEASON BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Point sheets MUST be postmarked by the 3rd of the month.
* PLEASE review the rulebook for additional details *
Each member is responsible for TWO requirements to remain a Member in Good Standing:
1. Participation in the annual association fundraiser (usually selling Raffle Tickets).
2. Submitting a $25 donation to each division to which points are reported throughout the year, regardless of final year end standings.
If you have any questions or need additional clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact a Board Member.
RULEBOOK IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE:
WWW.ARKANSASBARRELRACINGASSOCIATION.ORG
PRINTED COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
¶¶¶ ABRA Events ¶¶¶
September - November 2015
ALL SHOWS ARE DOUBLE POINT SHOWS - UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE
~ 2016 ABRA POINT SEASON BEGINS ~
9/18/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Lorance Riding Club - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Novice Rider & Senior Jackpot Divisions
Kasey Draper (501) 352-3190 / Michelle Vanlandingham (870) 692-8930
9/20/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Sheridan Riding Club – 2:00 pm Sponsored by Buckaroo & Junior Divisions
Randy Ingle (870) 942-9010 / Rene' Mitchell (870) 718-3854
9/25/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Clark Co. Fairgrounds (Arkadelphia) - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Junior & Senior Rodeo Divisions
Anita Robertson (870) 245-8814 / Lanea Bittinger (870) 246-1522
9/26/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Clark Co. Fairgrounds (Arkadelphia) - 6:00 pm Sponsored by Senior Barrels & Lead Line Divisions
Rhonda Fowler (870) 245-6425 / Rachel Bearden (870) 245-6222
9/27/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Tri-County Arena (Hensley) – 2:00 pm Sponsored by Novice Horse & Pony Divisions
Lea Brewer (870) 489-1776 / Jodie Grissom (870) 692-6038
10/2/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Clark Co. Fairgrounds (Arkadelphia) - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Senior Poles & Senior Barrels Divisions
Rhonda Fowler (870) 245-6425 / Rachel Bearden (870) 245-6222
10/3/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Lorance Riding Club - 2:00 pm Sponsored by Novice Horse & Pony Divisions
Lea Brewer (870) 489-1776 / Jodie Grissom (870) 692-6038
10/4/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Lorance Riding Club – 2:00 pm Sponsored by Senior Jackpot & Junior Jackpot Divisions
Kasey Draper (501) 352-3190 / Alicia Vanlandingham (870) 718-7180
10/16/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Clark Co. Fairgrounds (Arkadelphia) – 7:30 pm Sponsored by Senior Barrels & Lead Line Divisions
Rhonda Fowler (870) 245-6425 / Rachel Bearden (870) 245-6222
10/17/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Clark Co. Fairgrounds (Arkadelphia) - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Junior & Senior Rodeo Divisions
Anita Robertson (870) 245-8814 / Lanea Bittinger (870) 246-1522
10/18/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Tri-County Arena (Hensley) – 2:00 pm Sponsored by Buckaroo & Junior Divisions
Randy Ingle (870) 942-9010 / Rene' Mitchell (870) 718-3854
10/23/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Clark Co. Fairgrounds (Arkadelphia) - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Sr. Poles & Sr. Barrels Divisions
Rhonda Fowler (870) 245-6425 / Rachel Bearden (870) 245-6222
10/24/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Lorance Riding Club – 5:00 pm Sponsored by Novice Rider & Senior Jackpot Divisions
Kasey Draper (501) 352-3190 / Michelle Vanlandingham (870) 692-8930
10/25/15 ABRA Horse Show @ Lorance Riding Club – 2:00 pm Sponsored by Senior & Junior Jackpot Divisions
Kasey Draper (501) 352-3190 / Alicia Vanlandingham (870) 718-7180
OTHER EVENTS
· Cowgirls Cowboys for Christ: 9/19 @ Russellville, 10/3 @ Back Achers, 10/17 @ Atkins, 10/31 $500 Added Open @ Arena 64. Sherry (479) 495-1277.
· Lucky Dog Jackpots: 9/11 - 9/13/15 @ Paul Battle Jr. Arena in Tunica, MS; 10/9 - 10/11/15 @ 4 States Fairgrounds in Texarkana, AR; 11/6 - 11/8/15 @ White Co. Fairgrounds in Searcy, AR; 12/4 - 12/8/15 @ Shelby Farms Showplace Arena in Memphis, TN.
· Atkins Buckle Series: 9/11, 9/18, 10/16, 10/23, 10/39. Must attend 4 of 6 to qualify for buckles. Exh. 6:00 / Pee Wee (10 & under) 8:00 / Youth (11-16) & Open to follow. Pee Wee & Youth - $15 + $5 office fee. Open - $25 + $5 office fee. Rollover option for Pee Wee & Youth. Call in & text until 4:00 day of race (479) 567-1869.
· Maverick Barrel Racing Buckle Series: 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/25, 10/2 & 10/9. Back Achers in Conway. Must compete in 4 of 6 to qualify for division buckles to each D winner in Open & Youth. Exh. 6:00 ($4 / 3 for $10) / Youth 8:00 ($20) / Open to follow ($30). $5 per rider Office Fee. Rollover option for youth.
· Open 4D & Youth 3D Jackpots: Sponsored by Saline County Riding Club 10/3 @ Saline County Fairgrounds (Covered Arena). Added Money TBA. Exh. ($4) 11-1:30 / Open 2:00 ($25+$5) / Youth 3D ($15 + $5) following Open. Concessions available. FMI: (501) 317-0910 / (501) 680-8520.
· $500 Added 4D Barrels & 2D Poles: 12/5/15 – 4-States Fairgrounds in Texarkana, AR. Sponsored by Arkansas AQHA – FMI: (501) 258-9405.
· Bradley Co. Riding Club $250 Added 4D Jackpot Buckle Series: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 (10/30 will NOT count for ABRA points). Exh. 6:00 – 7:45 ($3 or 4 for $10) / Open 4D 8:00 ($25 + $10 Office Fee) / Jackpot Poles ($15, no added money, no awards). (870) 820-1581 / (870) 952-0483 / (870) 820-2214 / (870) 820-7750.
· Polk Co. Riding Club: $500 Added 5D 9/12/15 at Fairgrounds in Mena, AR. Exh. @ 10:00 ($4 / 3 for $10) / Open @ 12:00 ($25 + $10 per rider) / Cash only. NBHA payout ½, ½, ½, whole splits. (479) 234-9203 or (479) 216-7325. Full Rodeo dress code enforced.
· Living for the Brand Cowboy Church Barrel Bash: 10/3/15 Aubrey Daniel Memorial Arena - Athens, TX. Exh. 9:00 – 12:30 ($3 each or 4 for $10) / Youth 4D ($20 14 & under) @ 1:00 / $2,500 Added 5D ($35) following Youth. (903) 641-8202 / (903) 880-8506.
· Tri-County Arena Winter Jackpot Series: 11/28, 12/19, 1/9/15, 1/23/15, 2/13/15 (Sweetheart Race) & 2/27/15. Details to come! FMI: Marcy (501) 590-6780
· Arena 64 Fall Jackpot Series: Every Thursday starting October 1st for 6 weeks. Exh. 6:00 / Open 8:00. FMI: (479) 264-5824
IF A JACKPOT IS HELD AT A DIFFERENT ARENA THAN WHAT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THIS NEWSLETTER, THE JACKPOT WILL NOT COUNT FOR ABRA POINTS UNLESS ALL ABRA MEMBERS ARE NOTIFIED IN WRITING PRIOR TO EVENT DATE!
ABRA BARREL POINTS
NAME: MONTH:
DIVISION:
TOTAL POINTS FOR MONTH: ______TOTAL POINTS FOR YEAR: ______
DATE / LOCATION / ASSOC. / # OFENTRIES / PLACE / POINTS
TOTAL POINTS
ABRA POLE POINTS
NAME: MONTH:
DIVISION:
TOTAL POINTS FOR MONTH: ______TOTAL POINTS FOR YEAR: ______
DATE / LOCATION / ASSOC. / # OFENTRIES / PLACE / POINTS
TOTAL POINTS
Point Sheets MUST be postmarked by the 3rd of each month.
Mail to: Kelly Draper - 1514 Grant 58, Sheridan, AR 72150
ABRA JACKPOT OR RODEO MONEY
* BARREL RACING MONEY ONLY *
NAME: MONTH:
DIVISION:
TOTAL POINTS FOR MONTH: ______TOTAL POINTS FOR YEAR: ______
DATE / LOCATION / ASSOC. ORPRODUCER / # OF ENTRIES / PLACE / $ AMOUNT
WON
TOTAL MONEY
ABRA NOVICE HORSE OR NOVICE RIDER POINTS
* Novice Horse - Maximum 3 double point shows per month *
RIDER / HORSE NAME: MONTH: ___
DIVISION:
TOTAL POINTS FOR MONTH: ______TOTAL POINTS FOR YEAR: ______
DATE / TOWN / ASSOC. / # OF ENTRIES / PLACE / POINTSABRA
ABRA
ABRA
ABRA
ABRA
ABRA
TOTAL POINTS
Mail to: Kelly Draper - 1514 Grant 58, Sheridan, AR 72150
2015 FINAL DIVISION STANDINGS
Pony Barrels: Pony Poles:
1 / Macie Taylor - Champion / 18252 / Blaine Hawley – Reserve Champion / 905
3 / Alyssa Hewitt / 648
4 / Clayton Hewitt / 534
5 / Darbie Grissom / 411
/
Buckaroo Barrels: Buckaroo Poles:
Junior Barrels: Junior Poles:
Senior Barrels: Senior Poles:
Novice Horse: Novice Rider:
Junior Rodeo:
Senior Rodeo:
Senior Jackpot: Junior Jackpot:
Lead Line Participation:
Harlee Ausmus / 8Carter Brewton / 5
Audrey Townley / 5
J. W. Ausmus / 4
Piper Smart / 5
*** STARTING 9/1/15 LEAD LINE PARTICIPANTS MUST PARTICIPATE IN 10 SHOWS (NO DOUBLE POINTS) TO QUALIFY FOR YEAR END AWARDS!
Arkansas Barrel Racing Association Membership Application
2015 - 2016
Name: ______Type of Membership:
Address: ______Individual ($30.00) ______
Family ($47.00) ______
______Newsletter Only ($15.00) ______
(newsletter is included with regular membership)
Phone: (home/cell) ______(work) ______
E-mail address: ______
Check here if you would like to receive your newsletter by e-mail ONLY ______
Divisions:
Please list family/members birthdays: Please circle barrels/poles or both
52” Pony Barrels/Poles: ______(0-10)
______Buckaroo Barrels/Poles: ______(0-13)
Junior Barrels/Poles: ______(14-18)
______Senior Barrels/Poles: ______(19 & up)
Junior Rodeo: ______
______Senior Rodeo: ______
Senior Jackpot: ______(45+)
______Adult Jackpot: ______(19-44)
Junior Jackpot: ______(up to 18)
______*Novice Horse: ______
*Novice Rider: ______
Lead Line Barrels: ______
* - Approval required for competition in these divisions
If you are paying donations with your membership please mark the amount in each division above.
As a member of A.B.R.A., I agree to the following requirements:
1. Securing a donation in the amount of $25.00 for each division to which points are reported. If no points are reported, one (1) $25.00 donation per member must be sent to the division of choice. Failure to do so will cause the member or members to not receive awards for the current year. The member or members will also not be considered a “Member in Good Standing”. Donations must be paid directly to each individual division chairman.
2. A participation fee (usually selling raffle tickets) in the Association’s annual primary money-making project. The primary money-making project will be designated by the Board of Directors. Failure to do so will result in the member forfeiting his/her awards for the current year. Member will also not be considered a “Member in Good Standing”.
FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THESE RESPONSIBILITIES WILL
RESULT IN ALL POINTS & MEMBERSHIP STATUS BEING FORFEITED.
Annual membership dues will become due and payable on the first day of September and
will become delinquent if not post marked by the third day of October.
Mail to: Kelly Draper Signature: ______1514 Grant 58
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-4733 / (501) 352-7103