Well-Ive resorted to making a few of my own crosses-to accommodate the continuous initials I receive. Just need the conchos for middle-and maybe I'll paint them too a bit or put crystals on. I hate asking for donated ones. So figure I better make them myself somehow.

Reviewing Schedule for 2012

Working on the rodeo schedule. I will have to see where I hit once IBRA puts up their schedule as well. So far there are about 18 rodeos within my travelling distance for 2012. With a full time job, only so much vacation time and family vacation time needed, it's going to be precision scheduling.

Cross#2

Here is cross #2.  I hope I can do each and every name proud in 2012, rasining as much money as Sis and I can.

Settle Inn

New Sponsor!  The Settle Inn,  297 Mahoney Road, North Fayette (North Fayette), PA 15108 

Hat Sponsor!

I am so thrilled about working with Brad at Star of the West Hats!  I cannot wait to see what he designs for me!  Thank you Brad!  I will certainly spread the word about your company to everybody up here in the Northeast!

Waynesburg, PA

This past weekend, was not my weekend for racing.  Which, I know those will happen from time to time.  My first run, Sis slipped at the first barrel, kinda wacking us all out, and I do believe I just quit riding for the most part.  They had just watered the arena, so I think that was the issue. 

My second run, she gave me some issues going into the pen.  It's kinda a long ways to the chute, and a zig zag at that, I have problems with those types.  We are better with straight shots.  But, I managed, and we were having a smoking run..however, we knocked the 3rd barrel.  I pulled up after that.  Is a chute where you run directly into a wall, or turn right at the fence...so is dangerous to say the least.  I wasn't willing to have any injuries if a barrel was knocked. 

But, I had a great time with friends, and arrived home safely at 2:30 a.m.  Some of my friends weren't so lucky.  Shirley Blauser's horse went to the fence at the first barrel, causing her to get thrown into her saddle.  She ended up breaking her pelvic bone, and is in surgery today.  She is a great lady, one with a smile on her face always.  So I hope she recovers quickly.  Several others got hurt as well as they came out of pen on the gate.  Falling off, and getting injured.  So I was truly happy for the safe return.

It's all a day in the life of a barrel racer.  Some good days, some bad. 

Desperate Need of a Hat SPONSOR!

Well, I finally found my hat that I put in attic after last rodeo.  Apparently it got sucked into the black hole, and beat up!  LOL    Surely hope a hat company will want to take this journey with me, but if not, I will look in Denver in January.

New Video

I made a new video today, as a somebody had asked me to give them some "volunteer" footage.  Of course, I took it to the extreme. 
http://vimeo.com/31814039

People's Gas Comopany a sponsor!

A BIG thank you to People's Gas Company for sponsoring me!   Without sponsors, I wouldn't be able to haul to the rodeos and barrel races, earning paychecks to donate to the charities!  You are allowing me to chase a dream...and helping me to "pay it forward" .  Thanks so much!

What a gr8 day!

What a beautiful day spent with friends and racing!  AND recieving my Kick Ass Cowgirls prizes!  Such awesome awards!  A headstall, halter, hoof paint, purse, tshirt, sunglasses, speed beads, necklace, bracelet, black and gold gypsy tails and a CHECK! 

Also, I placed 3rd in the Masters class with over 30 participants.  Then, in the 4D, I placed 3rd in the 2nd Division.  So over all won $150 for the day. 

Also, there was a photographer there, so I managed to get my photo WITH cowboy hat for Barrel Horse News!  And also some candid shots.  I hope they will work for them.

Negly, Ohio-8/6 Results

Here is Negley, Ohio...  August 6.  Much better result that day, as was 4th outta 101 entries.
http://ibra.us/shows/oh/2012/results/6536

Results from Blue Lakes, 9-17

Well, here is one of the other shows I attended. Was NOT a good day for Sis. She felt "off" to me..not herself that day. Then she didn't time out at all. She worked her hardest, as always..but she wasn't clocking. When we got home, is when she bled that night. Scared the bajeebers outta me, as never had a horse that bled. She got put on antibiotics, had a month off-Came back on October 15 a...t Simmons and smoked a 5th place outta 88 I believe. No bleeding..and seemingly back to herself. I was told I had that one won as we were cranking, but, being it's an arena she wasn't stopping coming out of chute, almost killing me running out the door onto pavement..I kinda over exaggerated my stop coming out..APPARENTLY I pulled the trigger on that too soon, and pulled up before timer. :( still got 5th tho :)

http://ibra.us/shows/oh/2012/results/6539

Excited

Gonna head to Simmons a bit early Saturday-as I am informed that the KAC team have shipped my prizes to my friend Beth to present to me. I'm excited to see my goodies!! We'll take photos of course! Excited to have the signups at show for the "Race for a Cause" Excited to place one of the filled crosses on my saddle..(will have the other 2 or so shortly) AND just excited to race! It will be a long winter, waiting to start this journey of "racing for a cause" next year. Spring won't come soon enough!

2012 Race for a Cause!!

I"m so excited to be a part of this with the KAC posse!!  Here it is...2012 Race for a Cause contest!! Check out the rules and sign up at the below page. Summary-Sign up according to region, race with your normal organizations, where you typically compete, designate a percentage (10-100%) to donate to a charity close to your heart, report your earnings. "points" go off of total earnings, not total donated. Each quarter for each region there will be a top earner awarded kick ass prizes! And at the end of the year , a top dog earner with all regions combined. http://horsesouth.com/kac-events.htm

Kick Ass Cowgirl/Cowgirl in Need/Rodeo Edition/October

I just realized I never posted about me winning the Kick Ass Cowgirl of the month on my blog!    Well, I won!  With the help of some great friends (Beth Penland being a huge help) and my sister-I managed to get enough votes to win. 
Beth has told me that they have shipped my awards to her, and this weekend will be presenting them to me at the barrel race.  I'm excited to see what the prizes are! 
Also, as you will see on an earlier post, me and the Kick Ass posse have also organized another year long contest where other barrel racers can "race for a cause".  Details are on their website at http://www.kickasscowgirls.com/. 
I'm excited to be a part of the Kick Ass posse, and I surely hope I do them proud by "paying forward".