Barrel Futurities of America is pleased to welcome Woody’s Performance Horse Feeds, Dickinson, North Dakota, as a sponsor at the 2012 BFA World Championships, December 3-8, Oklahoma City, OK.

Alan Woodbury, owner and developer of Woody’s Performance Horse Feeds, is no stranger to speed and performance horses. He owns the royally bred barrel racing mare Dash Ta Vanila who captured the 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show barrel racing title with Nikki Steffes aboard. Likewise, NFR barrel racers Lisa Lockhart and World Champion Marlene McRae are among the elite barrel racers who attribute their horses’ success to Woody’s Performance Horse Feeds. Kentucky Derby winners Street Sense, Mine That Bird, and Super Saver are among the Thoroughbred racehorses who have benefited from Woody’s Performance Horse Feeds.

Barrel Futurities of America, the nation’s premier futurity organization, is pleased to announce Med-Vet Pharmaceuticals and 4 Star Trailers as title sponsors at the 2012 World Championships. These well-known and highly respected companies join the BFA in producing the largest barrel racing event in the nation in regards to payout and prizes.

Med-Vet Pharmaceuticals is the title sponsor of the MVP Juvenile Futurity. Boasting a $20,000 purse, this 3 yr old futurity is a launching pad for the barrel racing industry’s young talent. Med-Vet Pharmaceuticals, “The Trusted Brand,” is an experienced equine supplement company whose products are fed by many of the nation’s top competitors.

The Derby event for 5 & 6 yr. Olds is proudly title sponsored by 4 Star Trailers. The 4 Star Derby attracts skilled young horses before they advance to open and rodeo competition. 4 Star Trailers represents quality workmanship, superior engineering, and industry leadership since 1984. “Experience and own the BEST.”

Rock and Roll Cowgirl/Cowboy, a division of Panhandle Slim, is expanding its sponsorship commitment with BFA. Rock and Roll Cowgirl is the inaugural title sponsor of the 4D Junior Barrel Race. The $1500 purse combined with apparel gift certificates and tote bags generates excitement for this company’s cutting-edge Western styles and fashions. World Champion Lindsay Sears and NFR barrel racers Carlee Pierce and Britany Fleck are Rock and Roll Cowgirls!

Team Steinhoff of “Hotshot” fame is sponsoring the award package for the Rock and Roll Junior Barrel Race. The Steinhoff family acknowledges the importance of the BFA World Championships and its role in encouraging young barrel racers. A Team Steinhoff trophy saddle will be presented to the Rock and Roll 1D Champion, and custom tack awards will be given to the 2D, 3D, and 4D Champions.

BFA continues to strengthen and grow the barrel racing industry through its promotion of futurities, derbies, and the World Championships. Join BFA, its sponsors, competitors, and enthusiasts at the 27^th BFA World Championships, December 3-8, Oklahoma State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. www.barrelfuturitiesofamerica.com

The Triple Crown Quebec Barrel Racing is proud to give, as a special award, a trip to Oklahoma City in December at the Barrel Futurity World Championship to the champion and reserve champion of the season 2012. This give away includes all expenses to compete in the biggest futurity event organized by the BFA.

The Triple Crown Quebec Barrel Racing, celebrating its 10^th anniversary, is a program promoting Quebec breeding in barrel racing events. Three barrel races including 3 events (open, derby and futurity) are held each season with more than $100,000 added money. Barrel racing is the most popular equine sport in Quebec and it is growing every year.

Barrel Futurities of America Board of Directors met January 22 & 23, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Three term President Charles Brock ceremonially handed over the gavel to new President Jimmy Roper.  New directors Vickie Adams and Jolene Montgomery were acknowledged(Jolene was absent due to competitions in Arizona, and Vickie was absent Sunday due to broodmare foaling complications).  In attendance were Chris Duke, Louis Fincher, Leslie Willis, Becky Canaday, Tamara Reinhardt, and Cindy Arnold.  Chris Duke was elected to serve as Vice President and Terry Leach was appointed Director to serve the remainder of Chris’ term.