IBRA

Here is the last show result posted on IBRA.  I've been to two others since where I placed, but is not posted yet.  :(  sure hope they update soon.

Amazing Response

It is truly amazing the response I have received from people wanting their own loved ones initials on my saddle crosses.  It will make me proud each and every time I enter the arena to know that I am trying to raise money for all those people that are fighting or who have lost the fight to cancer or heart disease.   I hope that others will join me.  Several people have mentioned that they too, will place their loved ones on their crosses and donate their money as well.  This makes me happy that I have inspired some to do the same.  I hope the KickAss girls and I can inspire more with the upcoming contest. 

Mud Bog

Today, and seemingly every day lately, I have had to ride in a mud pit!  My arena is filled with water, my fields are also muddy, makes it very hard to keep Sis in shape.  I want to try to continue competing through November.  Any money I win, I'd like to start my 2012 fund for fuel.  So, with Sis being on fire these last few races, I don't want to stop til I absolutely have. to do so.  I even got a head lamp from my mom that was my step fathers, to help me see when I get home from work.  It gets dark at 6:30, I get home at 6:00.  The headlamp helps. 

Saddle Cross #1

This cross is my first, and has filled up quickly.  I am working on cross #2.

Kick Ass Cowgirl "Race for a Cause" Contest for 2012!!

I am very excited to be the "poster child" for this contest.  Being the "Kick Ass Cowgirl/Cowgirl In Need/October", I am happy to live the kick ass cowgirl way of paying it forward.    I knew that alone trying to raise money for The American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and animal rescue organizations, was taking alot on.  I was hoping somehow, I could get a posse of barrel racers to commit to doing the same for a couple races, or months, or a year long.  With this contest, it encourages racing for a charity of your choice-while rewarding you as well in the end.  Competing in the same arenas that you normally do, only designating a % of your winnings to a favorite charity, or one close to your heart.  (5%-100%).  I hope alot will take part in this great contest.  Please check out kickasscowgirls.com for complete details.  http://www.kickasscowgirls.com/

Yesterday, I volunteered and helped Forever Safe Farms in Salem, Ohio, a exotic animal rescue with their Halloween day. Here is Zimmie, checking out my stripes! 

Cross #2

I do believe I will have the cross that is being donated by Deuces Wild tack filled by the time I receive it.  A big thank you to Deuces Wild!  I have had a lot of initials submitted through barrelhorseworld blog, and also through my facebook page as well.  I hope I can do everybody proud in 2012!

Facebook

Today, I dove into creating a page for people to follow my 2012 rodeo/barrel racing year on Facebook.  I'm still learning the ropes, but seems like a good way to share the journey.  I hope I can do everybody proud, and make 2012 a success.