MARCH/APRIL 2011 THE RIDER /11
OBRA 2011 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
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President - David Clingen
davidc@eventuredesign.com, Cell: 416-996-0031 President - Sue Collier, (519) 287-2486,
sue.collier@
ymail.com 1st Vice President - Christine Thorne,
indian_elegance_@hotmail.com 519-820-0347
Treasurer/Secretary/Points - Carol Crane,
cdcrane@xplornet.com , 519-475-4577
Membership Secretary - Tammy McNiven,
tbf@xplornet.com North Director - Laurie Fisher,
eyebeanickbar1@hotmail.com, 705-776-9438 Central Director - Karen Armstong / Linda Burgess,
Armstrong_Kare@hotmail.com, 705-669-7311 West Director - Lisa Scarlett / Christine Bernauer,
lisa_scarlett@hotmail.com ,
christinetall@yahoo.com, East Director - Tina Langford,
bill.langford@
sympatico.ca Futurity Director - Tom Gee / Gerald Bernauer,
tommy.sarah@
hotmail.com ,
gerardbernauer@xplornet.com Youth Director - Cheslie & Wynter Fotheringham,
billamyf@tcc.on.ca, Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program Liason - Lisa Scarlett,
lisa_scarlett@hotmail.com , 519-289-1937 Web Master - Tammy Telfer,
ashes615@hotmail.com , 416-272-6937 VIP - Craig Widdifield,
CWiddifield@simcoe.com , 705-717-2732
OBRA NEWS - MARCH 2011
Before we get started with the 2011 OBRA season, it is important to review some of the rules governed by the Ontario Barrel Racing Association. Keep in mind that we have gained a lot of respect over the past years and we want to main- tain the quality of barrel racing in Ontario. In order to do this we need to value and follow the following rules:
ENTRY CONDITIONS 1. Entries (unless otherwise stated) must be made by fax, phone or email by the Monday prior to the show by 6pm. Entries after that time will be accepted with a $20 late penal- ty, until 30 minutes prior to the class before the show. New members or entrants riding on a permit will not be fined the late penalty but must make entries 30 minutes prior to class time on the day of the show. 2. At all OBRA recognized shows, the draw shall be done in a random manner ie: drawing number chips, or a random com- puterized draw. Once set, the draw may not be changed except in the event that a con- testant is showing more than one horse, (a minimum of 5 horses are between the first and second horse).
DRESS
1. To enhance the image of our sport, appropriate, tidy western dress shall be worn at all times. This includes; western hat, long or short sleeved western style shirt, and cowboy boots. Hat must be worn in the arena, and may not be deliberately knocked or shaken off. In the interest of safety, contestants may wear appropriate riding safety hel- mets. Untidy dress or unsafe footwear may result in disquali- fication, at the discretion of the executive/show manager. This also applies to the 3 and 4 year old exhibitions.
2. All youth, under the age of 18 as of January 1 of the present year, must wear proper fitting safety helmets at all times, while on their horse at the show grounds.
BEHAVIOUR
1. Bats, crops, scat bats, spurs and over-and-under are to be permitted. Excessive spurring, cropping or any other abuse of the horse may result in disquali- fication at the discretion of the executive/show manager. 2. Use of abusive language or harassment of other contestants or show officials, competing under the influence of drugs or alcohol, will result in disqualifi-
cation, at the discretion of the executive/show manager. 3. Subsequent infractions, may result in multiple show suspen- sions, or a cancellation of mem- bership for the balance of the show season. There will be no refund for any fees paid in any case.
EXHIBITIONS
1. Exhibition runs for 4 year olds and under, that have not competed before and are next year’s futurity prospects, will be held after the 4-D runs, or before the start of the show. The show organizer has the option of including exhibition runs in their show and if included, will be included on the entry forms. Entrants will be charged $5 per run. All entrants get 1 run before they are allowed a sec- ond run and show organizers have the option of limiting the number of runs that entrants may make. Proper western attire is required.
ROOKIE CLASS
1. The class is restricted to Ontario residents who have not competed at an OBRA or NBHA sanctioned event or rodeo in Ontario for the past two consecutive years and who have not earned more than $1,000 barrel racing in their lifetime.
younger on January 1 of the pre- sent year.
2. All youth, under the age of 18 as of January 1 of the present year, must wear proper fitting safety helmets at all times, while on their horse at the show grounds.
PONY CLASS
1. To enter an OBRA recog- nized pony class, entrants must have been 12 years of age or younger on January 1 of the pre- sent year. Ponies must not exceed 56” in height. Pony rid- ers may not ride a pony and a horse at the same show.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Memberships purchased prior to March 31, 2011:
VIP MEMBERSHIP
2. Rookies can only compete in this class for two years. 3. A competitor that runs more than 3 times within 1 sec. of the fast time of the day before August 1st is no longer eligible. 4. Current year champions become ineligible for the fol- lowing season.
5. Final approval of rookie sta- tus rests with the Class Modera- tors: Lisa Scarlett and Amy Fotheringham.
FUTURITY DIVISION
1. Horses must be 5 years of age or younger as of January 1 of present year, and not have com- peted in any barrel classes prior to December 1 of the year previ- ous to the futurity year. Horses may have entered other events. 2. The class will be a 2d class with 1d and 2d points(1 sec. off). Any futurity with $1000 or more added will be double pointed.
NOTE: Already are at least 5 double pointed futurities(count- ing the finals) and maybe more.
YOUTH CLASS
1. To enter an OBRA recog- nized youth class, entrants must have been 18 years of age or
A $350 VIP membership gives you two single member- ships for married couples, or replaces an individual or family membership. What VIP mem- bers will get, is VIP treatment at the shows with a VIP parking and complimentary continental breakfasts at two-day shows. Preferred, no hassle stalling at the finals, and a slot to compete in a special 2-D, one-second split VIP run at the finals for a saddle (1D) belt buckle (2D) with NO ENTRY FEE.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsoring the OBRA and its competitors is a great way to not only create exposure for you and your business, but also to support the equine sport that you love! You can sponsor a specific class, a year end award, or awards for a certain event for the whole year! Get $150 dol- lars off your VIP membership for every $1000 dollars spent in year-end sponsorships.
2011 OBRA SHOW DATES
April 29/ 30/ May 1st - Obra Barrel Blast Off@ Clinton Reach Center
May 20/21/22nd - Country 95.9 Rock “N” Horse Fest May 28/29th - Via Trailers Open House Barrel Blast June 11/12th - Northern Show ***
Individual $45.00, Family $90.00,Youth $35.00, Permit $15.00, **VIP $350.00
July 16/17th - Black Gold Show @Oil Springs
July 24th - Zurich Fair***
July 30/31st . - New Liskeard
August 20/21st - Reid Drainage Barrel Blast @ Riverview Stables In Fergus
August 27/28th - Obra Members Show At Erin September 4/5th - Pairs Fair September 10th - Petrolia*** September 23rd - Milton September 24/25th - Forest Fair…Saturday Late Afternoon 4-D Run Only,
October 8th - Dorchester Fair***
Sunday Full Show
October 9th - Erin Fair October 10th - Brigden Fair*** October 14/15/16th - Obra Finals@ Clinton’s Reach Center
*** Are Tentative UPCOMING EVENTS
*Can-Am is coming up quick (March 18-20, 2011 @ Western Fair in London, ON.) OBRA will have a booth there again this year, so stop by and chat with them. You can also renew your 2011 membership at that time and get your new OBRA swag with the new logo!
*Molly Powell Clinic-March 23-25 @Clinton, Ontario, The REACH Center (heated arena). Molly Powell is a multiple time qualifier to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), she has a long and very impressive resume on many different horses. She keeps her clinics small only
allowing 20 riders so that there is more one to one interaction. The clinic will start on the 23rd at 6:30pm- 7pm. The fee of the clinic includes all meals for the entire clinic, stall, and all the knowledge you can soak up from Molly. Clinic fee is $475.00 the deposit is $250.00. Please make checks out to Tamaran Gray and mail to Tamaran Gray.
*Website is being updated, stay tuned!!
Melissa Wilson
June 17/18/19th - Obra “Beat The Heat Barrel Bash” @ Fletchers
July 9/10th - Mid Summer Classic @ Ironhorse Equestrian Complex In Burlington
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