AUGUST 2010 THE RIDER /11 President - David Clingen


The Fastest Fifteen Seconds of Your Life


CHECK OUT THE BRAND NEW OBRA WEBSITE AT www.obra.ca


OBRA 2010 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Show Secretaries - Ray St. George, eyebeanickbar1@hotmail.com, Carol Crane cdcrane@xplornet.com, Home: 519-475-4577


The Ontario Barrel Racing Association Home: 705-776-9438


davidc@eventuredesign.com, Cell: 416-996-0031 1st Vice President - Craig Widdifield


cwiddifield@simcoe.com, Cell: 705-717-2732, H: 905-939-8969 2nd Vice President - Linda Burgess burmqh@gmail.com, Home: 519-826-1214 Ontario Quarter Horse Development Program Liason Lisa Scarlett, 519-289-1937, lisa_scarlett@hotmail.com Treasurer - David Ross, buggies@shaw.ca


North Director - Laurie Fisher, eyebeanickbar1@hotmail.com, Home: 705-776-9438


Central Director - Kurt Kneidinger, kneidingerk@yahoo.ca, Home: 519-925-0072


West Director - Glenn Sutherland, gands73@xplornet.ca, Home: 519-289-1170


East Director - TBD Youth Director - Christine Thorne, Home: 519-787-8060, indian_elegance_@hotmail.com


OBRA News August 2010:


By Craig Widdifield.


We would be remiss if we didn’t start out this month’s newsletter on a somber note. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all the competi- tors, be they members of OBRA, NBHAC or not, who were adversely affected by the tragic events at the Black Gold Barrel Bonanza show at Oil Springs.


For anyone not aware, in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 17, before the show had begun, more than 30 horses broke free of their portable stalls and trailer ties and stampeded. By accounts, at about 4 a.m., something spooked one or more of the horses and as near as anyone can fig- ure, a chain reaction event took place whereby horses ran through other hors- es’ pens and enclosures and stampeded off the grounds.


It took more than four hours to get them all rounded up and trailered back to the show grounds. Many were found in town, and others as far as 16 kilome- tres away in area fields.


Some suffered injuries to varying degrees from running through fences and pens and are on the mend, includ- ing Murray Manson’s horse Ruby, Doug and Nancy McCallum’s young prospect, James Wilson’s pole horse Pete, and Deena Colic’s horse Happy, who was being leased by Brody John- ston. Tragically, OBRA director Tammy Telfer’s horse Sweetie was killed in the incident after suffering a severe laceration to the abdomen in the chaos. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Tammy on her loss. We’re sure there were many others out there whose horses were injured too. Thankfully no person was severely injured in the incident, although many are still in shock over what happened. However, out of a tragedy such as this comes some brighter moments. Everyone at the show united to get the horses back to their proper owners and showed the true spirit of the cowboy by joining forces in the middle of the night, exhibiting goodwill and tremen- dous caring for their fellow competi- tors and horse lovers. We want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did. As a result of the incident and so many injured and sore horses, both the NBHAC and OBRA decided to pull sanctioning of the show in fairness to those competitors who are competing for points and year-end titles and could not compete due to their horses’ sore- ness and injuries.


We will likely never know what set off the stampede. There was some talk of cougar sightings in the area last year and possibly as recently as this year, but no confirmation. Many believe it was simply a chain reaction


Thoughts and prayers with those whose horses were injured at Oil Springs


of one horse spooking and running into another’s pen and so on. For sure the pitch black that night was a factor. OBRA is strongly encouraging everyone who uses portable pens for overnighting at shows to either light them, add inexpensive reflector tape to them or the panels, or use portable flashers available at pet stores for dog collars on the corners of the pens. It will not guarantee a tragedy such as this never occurs again, but it will help make the pens more visible to loose horses in the dark. It’s a good idea to add reflective tape to awning arms too if they are being used for shelter. After a brief delay, the Black Gold show went ahead with reduced classes on Saturday and a full list of classes Sunday. Murray and Maxine Watson put a great deal of work into organiz- ing the show and gathering sponsors and could not let down the people who had contributed so greatly. Our thanks to them for all their efforts. Murray and Maxine are some of our hardest work- ing members and show hosts out there. They are already working on preparing for next year’s Black Gold Barrel Bonanza.


As far as the rest of the shows go, the Blackstock Ford Barrel Bonanza organized by the Robertsons started off great, but Mother Nature played a criti- cal role Saturday and we were only able to get two classes in before having to call the show on account of rain. Before the pen was flooded out howev- er, we did crown some winners for out- standing runs. Caitlyn Johnston and Schools Dun won the well-entered $200-added unpointed Jackpot Friday night with a 16.389 over 61 other com- petitors.


Blake Vonda and Justa Wee Dash topped the list of 97 riders Saturday for the opening 4-D run earning $204 with a 16.277, just 5/1000ths of a second ahead of Josiah Clingen and Sure Dash, who posted a 16.282. Winner of the second division was Emily Dery on Rosewood Robin who collected $175. Angela Clark was the 3-D champ on Playboy, earning $117. The 4-D win- ner was Ashley Taylor on Taking on Debt, earning $87.


We were also able to squeeze in a Rookie Class Saturday. There were 15 entries in the Rookie Barrels as this brand-new class continues to grow in popularity with riders new to the sport this season. Ben Seibert topped the event at Blackstock on Carols Chick Dancer with a 17.479. Jeff Smart and Drive On Tass won the second division in the Rookie, picking up his first title and championship hat courtesy of Ed Stewart Equipment. Congratulations Jeff!


The remainder of the classes and even more were rescheduled to be run


in conjunction with the Members’ Show Aug. 14 and 15 at Erin Fair- grounds.


An enormous thanks goes out to OBRA Director Kurt Kneidinger for all of his hard work collecting pledges and cash from members for the show. It looks like this Member’s Show, combined with the rescheduled Black- stock Ford show at Erin Fairgrounds was shaping up at press time to be one of the biggest payouts to date and largest shows of the season thanks to his efforts and the generosity of Black- stock Ford of Orangeville with their sponsorship as well as the many other great sponsors the Robertson family secured. Thanks to Carol, Brynn, Mike, Jaime and Kim for their efforts too.


Also since last we posted, OBRA celebrated a brand new champion. Young Josiah Clingen literally cleaned up at the inaugural Brant County West- ern Festival in OBRA/NBHAC Bar- rels, claiming both the Youth and Open Championships with four outstanding runs aboard Sure Dash. Josiah took both averages and laid claim to about $2,000 in earnings along the way. For any of you who haven’t had a chance to speak with Josiah, we will attest that he is one of the most down-to-earth kids you’ll ever meet. This was his first major championship win and we send out our hearty congratulations to him! It was up to New Liskeard next for members for the fifth annual Northern Lights Speed Show on the beautiful shores of Lake Temiskaming July 10 and 11. Tessa Wilson and Watch Him Streak won the opening 4-D run Satur- day with a 16.122 to earn $212. Caleb Clingen was just 9/1000ths of a second back in second place aboard White Alibi. Another close race! Josiah Clingen earned $181 for topping the 2-D with Sure Dash. James Wilson won the third division with Cuban Cartel, winning $121 and the 4- D winner was Stephanie Boland on Delta Robin Angelo to earn $90. The second 4-D run Saturday was won by Caleb on White Alibi with a 15.970 to earn $288. Tessa was second and the pair were the only two riders in the 1-D. The 2-D of run two was won by Steven Neveu on Its Been A Slice, taking $164. Laurie Fisher and Baileys Native Dash was the 3-D winner to earn $109 and Rose Twiner and Miss Perkins earned $82 as 4-D champs. Saturday’s Rookie Barrel class was won by Trent Longfield on Gus with an outstanding run and a time of 17.036 to earn $138. Doug McCallum and Rey of Luck topped Saturday’s polebending.


New Liskeard was one of the stops this year on the Eastern Canadian Bar- rel Futurities tour. With $5,000 added


and two goes and an average paying out, it was Rock Beaupre and Ernie Scholz’s horse Dollars on Fire topping the list of 16 entries. Rock won Satur- day’s first go-round with a 16.488 to earn $592. Caleb Clingen and Wild Speculation won the second division and $394. Cliff Boyce and Kid Rebel Chick topped go-round two on Sunday with a blazing 16.204 to earn $592, pushing Rock to second in the round with a very consistent 16.394, but Beaupre held on to win the average and a brand new ECBF Trophy saddle along with average payout.


Sunday winners included Cindy Cloutier on Aligria who topped the 1-D of the first 4-D race with a 15.990 to earn $187. Caleb Clingen and White Alibi won the second 4-D at Northern Lights on Sunday with a 15.905. Sunday’s Rookie Barrels was won once again by Trent Longfield on Gus with a 16.873 to earn $144.80. Ashley Dery was second and Jeff Smart was third.


Zurich Fair was held July 25 and winners there included Sue Collier and Ms Fly Away Baby who topped 40 rid- ers in the 4-D first go with a 14.841 to earn a cheque for $165. Morgan Bos won the second division on Hot Doc Lincoln, while Tiany Schuster and Master Prayer won the 3-D and Deb Olyschlager won the fourth divi- sion.


In the second go, it was Caleb Clingen on top of 54 entries winning $219 with White Alibi for a 14.459 second ride. That put Sue Collier on top of the second divison with a 15.086 to earn $188. Chris Blane rode Marg TenHoeve’s Sweet On Jazz to a 15.487 to win the 3-D and Dwayne Crane and Daybreak Array won the fourth divi- sion and $94.


In the Zurich Fair Youth Barrels, Josiah Clingen continued his winning ways on Sure Dash, posting a 14.747 to win it. The youth turned out to be a ClingenFest with Caleb winning the second division on Streakin Frenchie, and Jacob winning the fourth division on Booger. If David and Rachel had a fourth boy, Kaitlin Bos and Miss Kay Dee likely wouldn’t have won the third division, but they don’t, and she did! Samantha Hope and Flirt and David Hayes and DK Magnolia did a great job in the Peewee Barrels class. Topping the list of 16 competitors in the Rookie Barrels at Zurich was Jenna McNiven on LQH Say Pepsi with a 14.708. The second division of the Rookie Barrels was won by Shaw- na Ducharm on Skipsa Dream Bars. That’s all the results we have space for in this issue. For full results, check out the OBRA website at www.obra.ca. They are all posted there.


By the time you read this, the Royal Run Ranch and Southern Ontario Trail Riders show will have taken place. We’ll bring you the results from that and more in the next issue.


Stallion Incentive Program


But before we go, we’d like to remind you about the OBRA’s new Stallion Incentive Program. So far we have five stallions enrolled. There’s room for lots more, so if you have a stud you’d like to promote check out this unique program. $200 buys a nom- ination for a stallion into the program. Note that nominations can be regis- tered either by the owner of a stallion or the owner of its offspring.


At the end of the season, the owner of the leading point earner’s sire will get an OBRA Leading Stallion belt buckle as will the top point-earn- ing horse owner.


Points for offspring will be consid- ered from all classes and combined. Points on the stallion will be then com- bined points of all his offspring in OBRA competition. If 10 or more stal- lions are nominated, there will be cash awards as well. In addition, the stallion owner will get a stud advertisement link on this special Stallion Incentive Fund page on our website until April of 2011.


The web link alone is worth the $200 nomination fee as barrel racers will have a direct link to your stud’s services. Competitors are encouraged to contact the owners of the stud their horses were sired by to make them aware of this program.


If you are interested in nominating a stallion for the program, please contact OBRA North Director, Laurie Fisher at eyebeanickbar1@hotmail.com or call her at 705-776-9438


Stallions nominated so far this sea- son include, Eye Be A Nick Bar, Foxys Grande Olecash, Arbons Frenchman, Down Home Dash and Royal Dashing Prince


UPCOMING SHOWS (Note entry forms available at www.obra.ca) Aug. 21 & 22 - Fergus (Aug. 21 OBRA/NBHA Open Show)(Aug. 22 Youth Team Games) Sept. 4 - Orangeville Fair** Sept. 5 & 6 - Paris Fall Fair (NBHA/OBRA sanctioned) Sept. 11 - Petrolia Fall Fair Sept. 24 - Milton Fair Milton Sept. 26 - Forest Fall Fair Oct. 9 - Dorchester Fair Oct. 10 - Erin Fall Fair Oct. 11 - Brigden Fair (NBHA/OBRA sanctioned) Oct. 15 to 17 - Grand Slam Champi- onship Finals, Fletcher’s Horse World, Waterford.


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