Updates from the BFA NOTICE: 3/5/07: The 2007 Gold Cup Derby held at the Lazy E Arena in June will be BFA Approved. . BFA members who pay entry fee in full by April 1st will not incur any late fees. $450 includes stall fee and processing fee. XL
Enterprises will present the 2007 BFA Year-End Derby Champion with
a Championship Trophy Cup at the BFA World Championships in December. BFA Notes from the Board of Directors - 2-25-07 The BFA Board of Directors were able to meet February 25 & 26 in Oklahoma City. Inclement winter weather and scheduled events prevented an earlier meeting date. Plans for the 2007 BFA World Championships, Dec. 3-8, were the most important items on the agenda. “Extreme” renovations at the OKC Fairgrounds will greet this year’s competitors along with a new sale pavilion in Barn 3. Following are HIGHLIGHTS from the Directors’ meeting: I. $uper$takes Event II. SUCCEED Derby & Challenge Series III. Amateur Incentive Final IV. Barrel Horse Sale - Going Big Time Sale Company produced a record breaking barrel horse sale in 2006 - gross sales on 88 head, $1,000,100. The 2007 sale will catalog 108 head of horses, an increase of 18 lots. Prospective consignments will be screened based on pedigree, conformation, quality of photo, and completed sales documents(contracts, original papers, transfers, pictures,...) A tentative schedule of events for
the week of Dec. 3-8 was drafted as follows: PLEASE note that this schedule is tentative and that the Board will review and make necessary changes when entries are received in September for the Elite Juvenile Futurity, SUCCEED Derby, Rocket Booster 4-D Open, Youth, and Junior. The BFA Board is actively working to
produce the best World Championship barrel racing event. BFA member
input is needed and welcomed. Move-in volunteers, check-in helpers,
and barrel setters are in short supply - anyone want to help? Contact
BFA Secretary Ross Wright - 405-364-0274. BFA Notes from the Board of Directors - 6-28-06 ***We are marking the half way point of an exciting barrel racing futurity year! With point results from 8 BFA approved futurities (Old Fort Days has not been posted), Bo Hill and her gray mare Silver Creek Dash lead the standings with 152 points. Charles Burkhart’s Winning Perks ridden by Brett Monroe is a close second with 148 points. With a number of fall futurities on the calendar, this championship will probably be decided at the World Championship Futurity at Oklahoma City in December. Cash bonuses will be awarded to the year-end champion and year-end reserve champion. ***Going Big Time Sales Company will be managing the barrel horse sale. Danny Ray and his sales team are accepting consignment applications until September 15, 2006 and can be contacted at (580)777-2877. This is an exclusive sale, and Danny Ray in partnership with the BFA is dedicated to presenting buyers a choice selection of the best barrel racing prospects. Special consideration will be given to Future Fortunes eligible consignments. ***Following
is a TENTATIVE schedule for the BFA World Championship event. The
Board will finalize the schedule in the fall when the entry numbers
for the Juvenile Futurity and 4D Open have been Dec. 4 - move
in, exhibitions ***John Wainscott will host the 3rd Pro-Tour barrel race in conjunction with the BFA World Championships. Watching this event and witnessing the presentation of a $100,000 check to the winner generates “futurity excitement” that is unmatched. ***The BFA will
award 5 saddles at the World Championships: ***Banner Sales. Arena banners are available and will be displayed along the arena walls. This is a great opportunity to publicize a product, a stallion, a training facility. New banners can be purchased for $150. Sustaining fee is $100. Contact Ross Wright to order or sustain.(405)364-0274 ***BFA Director Cindy Arnold continues to assemble an awesome group of vendors for the World Championships event. Truly, a barrel racing enthusiast can shop for anything and everything at the OKC Fairgrounds the first week of December. Vendors should contact Cindy as soon as possible to reserve spaces. (918)773-8831 ***MOVE-IN -
We know we have some obstacles and problems! Please contact
Ross Wright or any BFA
Board member if you have NOTES
FROM THE BFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Barrel Futurities of America Board of Directors met Jan. 15 & 16 in Oklahoma City to recap 2005 and make preparations for 2006. The 2005 BFA World Championships is one of the most successful events the association has produced. Danny Ray reported the record-breaking results of the barrel horse sale. The top 5 horses averaged $43,100, the top 10 horses averaged $28,520, and the overall average was $7,123. The Future Fortunes select lots averaged $7,279. Going Big Time Sale Co. (Danny Ray) was agreed to a new contract. The growth and improvement of this premier barrel horse prospect sale will continue. John Wainscott, Pro-Tour Barrel Race producer, requested to have his event in conjunction with the BFA World Championships for a third year. The BFA Board agreed that this event is exciting and provides a “charge” for the barrel racing atmosphere at Oklahoma City. Citing increased facility costs, the BFA requested an increased fee from Mr. Wainscott, and the BFA would be responsible for the costs of the announcer, barrel setters, timer, ground crew, alley crew. A decision is pending while Mr. Wainscott contacts the slot owners. The deadline for the 2006 BFA World Championship Futurity nominations will be extended to February 15, 2006. After Feb. 15, nominations will be required to include a $200 late fee plus all futurity payments missed. For each month that a payment is missed, and additional $50 must accompany the futurity payment. Please contact BFA Secretary Ross Wright if you have questions. The 2006 BFA World Championship Derby will have an increased purse of $10,000. The entry fee will be $395 for 2 qualifying rounds and a finals. The BFA encourages the 5 yr. Old futurity participants to consider this event for their horses in December. First payment is due Sept. 15. The 2D Juvenile Futurity will have a $20,000 purse
in 2006. Entry The Youth Barrel Race will be divided into two age groups: 12 & under and 13 thru 18. Each age division will have a $1500 purse and $100 entry fee. These two events will be held Saturday afternoon, December 9. They will have a 2D format/full second split. The following have contributed $5000 for 2006: OKC Chamber of Commerce, Impact Gel Corporation, Elite Trailers, Victory Farms/Rocket Booster Saddle sponsors and product sponsors will be listed in upcoming months. Banner sponsorships are still available to be displayed along the coliseum arena walls. Contact Ross Wright or Charles Brock to reserve a banner space. Year-end bonuses will be paid to more participants
in 2006. Because only two Derbies are scheduled for 2006 (San Antonio and Oklahoma City) the Board decided to add the year-end bonus money to the Finals’ Derby purse. Trophy saddles will be awarded as well as top 5 awards. The Future Fortunes program continues to be a valuable partner with the BFA. Substantial bonuses will be paid in 2006 as well as at the BFA World Championships to the owners, stallion owners and breeders of nominated barrel horses. Too, these horses are showing great potential in the sale ring! Please contact any BFA Board member if you have
questions or need information. Safe trips and fast runs! BFA UPDATE 12/1/05 - submitted by Tamara Reinhardt Just some notes to get ready for the BFA World Championships December 5-10. Contestants should have received a mailed packet including week’s itinerary, contest draw order, stall assignment, rulebook, BFA director ballot, AQHA America’s Horse nomination form, and assorted futurity entry blanks. Please read this material and be familiar with the schedule, check-in times, and special ground rules. December 5-10 is an action-packed week of barrel racing. The 2-D Juvenile Futurity entry list is an amazing compilation of “ELITE” pedigrees and outstanding riders/trainers. The $100,000 Pro-Tour Barrel Race scheduled for Thurs. evening is an additional exciting event planned during this week. Director Cindy Arnold has assembled and organized a wonderful group of vendors. If you can’t find “it” at the OKC Fairgrounds, you don’t need “it”. Patronize these business people who have come to share their wares at this BFA competition. Director Rex Nelson spear-headed an incentive program for those 4 yr. old futurity horses who competed in this transition year. The saddle drawing for the Bobby Stivers saddle will be next week. Close to $10,000 will distributed to the fastest 4 yr. Olds to reward them for holding their own against the 5 yr. Olds. Everyone will want to extend a special thank-you to Pat Hutter, Florence Youree, and James Ward for their 20 year service and involvement with the BFA. Secretary Pat Hutter is retiring her position as is Director Florence Youree. Director James Ward decided not to seek re-election. There will be a reception room and hospitality near the Barn #1 warm-up arena. 2006 competitions are already underway - this should be a banner year for the 4 yr.olds. The BFA has already approved some new events and encourages you, as contestants, to support these producers. I am particularly excited about the new futurity Dec. 15-17 in Lubbock, TX. It has been a LONG time since there has been a futurity in the Panhandle. The BFA and these event producers want to organize competitions that excite and invite entries. Give us some feedback on what you are looking forward to in 2006 - Members meeting Tuesday, December 6 following the 1st go-round of the 4-D Sweepstakes. December 10 is the Barrel Horse Sale produced by Danny Ray and Going Big Time Sale Company. Catalogues have been mailed and will also be available during the week in the BFA office. Great selection of prospects, Future Fortune prospects, and broodmares. The
BFA Officers and Directors are pleased to produce this World Championships’
week of barrel racing. Enjoy safe trips and fast runs BFA UPDATES FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP-December 5-10: Hope all of you are prepared to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! For those of you who are entered in one of the events at the World Championships (Futurity, Derby, Juvenile, 4-D Sweepstakes, Youth), you will be receiving a packet in the mail that will include draw lists, stall assignments, itinerary for the week, 2006 futurity entry blanks, BFA rulebook, AQHA America's Horse nomination form, AND BFA Director ballots. Please look through this material! It is easier to correct mistakes and make changes now than during the week of the Finals. Please vote for 3 BFA Directors. Cindy Arnold, Rex Nelson, and Tamara Reinhardt are incumbent directors. Amber Speer (a competitor from Arkansas), Bo Hill (a competitor from Kansas), and Ryan Dohrn (owner/competitor, barrelhorses.com associate) are worthy candidates for these positions. Your vote is your voice! Danny Ray and Going Big Time Sale Co. have assembled a great group of horses for the Barrel Horse Sale to be held Dec. 10. Contact Danny Ray if you do not receive a catalogue. The $100,000 Pro-Tour Barrel Race will be Thurs. Dec. 8. This event promises to generate excitement, and it will make four lucky slot holders VERY happy. The Juvenile Futurity is loaded with some of the best bred 3 yr. olds you will see anywhere in the country. There are several futurity producers who are gearing there events for these youngsters. Please refer to the BFA calendar and support these producers and their commitment to the BFA. A new futurity in the Texas Panhandle, Windy Sue's Funturity, Derby, 4-D, and Youth-Yeehaw, should be a good one to follow OKC. There are some big purse futurities early in 2006 and then our approval with Fort Smith's Old Fort Days Futurity. Continue to contact the BFA Officers and Directors
if you have any questions. Wishing you safe trips and fast runs
- submitted by Tamara Reinhardt Update: 10/26/2005: Pat Hutter's fax number is (479)756-9528 for those members who want to fax in their nominations for the BFA board. Pat listed her phone number on the ballots instead. Also, there has been a correction for the WindySue Futurity in Lubbock. ONLY horses foaled in 2002 are eligible for the futurity. The Derby will be for 2000 and 2001 foals with an increased purse. A new entry form will accompany election ballot packets. Barrel
Futurities of America Submitted by Tamara Reinhardt The Barrel Futurities of America Board of Directors met in Oklahoma City August 15 & 16 to finalize plans for the World Championship Futurity/Derby/2D Juvenile/4D Sweepstakes/Youth event scheduled for December 5-10, 2005. Following is a summary of other business and topics that were on the Board’s agenda: The Board appointed Ross Wright of Norman, Oklahoma as the new BFA secretary/treasurer. Pat Hutter will be resigning her position held for 20 years at the end of 2005. Pat’s dedication and commitment to the barrel racing futurity industry cannot be summarized in a paragraph. Anyone who has entered a horse at a BFA event has been blessed by Pat’s gracious and efficient secretary skills. Ross has a lengthy resume of managing association memberships, producing barrel racing events, and promoting the sport of barrel racing. Florence Youree, past BFA President and Board member, will also be retiring from the BFA. Both Florence and Pat have served the Association with passion, dedication and hard work. A reception to honor Pat and Florence will be held Thursday, December 8, 2005 from 5-7 p.m. in the BFA Hospitality Room. James Ward, a 20-year Board member, should be included in this honored group. James will not be seeking re-election this year. The BFA appreciates James’ contributions and representation. Impact Gel has joined forces with the BFA as a major sponsor of the Youth Barrel Race. Too, Impact Gel will be the official timer/scoreboard sponsor. In addition to the monetary sponsorship, Impact Gel has donated 10 Impact Gel Pads to be presented as awards. EZ
ALL-Dirt’s Natural Enemy is a major product sponsor of the
BFA. LIMITED RIDER TOPIC: The BFA Board conducted a lengthy discussion regarding limiting the number of horses with which Futurity riders may compete. Although the topic has generated a great deal of discussion in publications and on the internet, the BFA Board stands by its decision to return to the 4 year old futurity format and offer a 2D payoff option to producers. In the Board’s discussion, it was agreed that 4D barrel races are primarily responsible for the decrease in futurity entries. The reining and cutting horse industries are not analogous to the barrel racing industry, so it is difficult to statistically compare the impact that limiting riders would have on futurity barrel racing. It was noted that with entry data from the 2004 World Championships, if futurity riders had been limited to 3 horses, only 9 horses would have had a different rider. FOUR YEAR OLD INCENTIVE UPDATE: This program, implemented by Board member Rex Nelson, will reward the highest placing 4 year old futurity horses at the World Championships. Rex has collected in excess of $10,000 from both individual donors and the sale of saddle raffle tickets. Bobby Stivers, legendary futurity rider, and Moe Poore of Frontier Saddlery have donated a Bobby Stivers barrel racing saddle to be awarded to the lucky ticket winner. Tickets are $3.00/2 for $5.00. Request your tickets from a BFA Board member. Frontier Saddlery can be contacted at (256)632-2910 and is located at Rt 1 2795 Hwy 75, Flat Rock, Alabama. Following are the individuals who have generously supported this incentive bonus program:
$500: $300-$100 BANNER SALES: Just a reminder that arena space is still available to display a banner. Banners can be purchased for $175 to advertise a training facility, product, stallion,...Excellent visibility for the entire week of the World Championships and internet exposure as the event will be broadcast by barrelhorses.com. Elections
will be held later this fall for Board member positions. Futurity entry information, 2006 Futurity schedule, and World Championships itinerary can be viewed on the BFA website. Contact Officers and Board members if there are questions or suggestions. On a personal note, Kay Young, longtime BFA Board member, is at home recuperating from cancer surgery. She is advised not to ride for several weeks, but her prognosis for recovery is excellent. Her barrel racing friends wish her a hurried healing! August 17, 2005: Pat Hutter Retires From the BFA Congratulations to Pat Hutter for many years of service to the BFA as secretary. This retirement is much deserved. Hutter said, "I have such a busy schedule with all the rodeos I am a part of that this is not really a retirement at all. I love to stay busy and keeping busy to me means working." Ross Wright, was voted in as the new BFA Secretary. Wright is well suited to the job as she has been involved with barrel racing her entire life. In her career she is one of the founders of Central 4D Barrel Racing, Future Fortunes and Shoot Out Productions. She is a familiar face and comes to the job with great ambition and credentials. NOTE: Pat will continue in her position until January 2006. Barrel
Futurities of America Submitted by Tamara Reinhardt I know many of you are relieved to have some time this summer to give your futurity mounts a much needed rest. Now, it is on to those 3 year old prospects! Congratulations to the BFA points leader Leslie Willis and Playing With Effort. Leslie and her horse lead a tough pack of talented riders and futurity athletes. Christine Higgins’ Dashing Mistafier ridden by Lance Graves is in second place followed very closely by Clay Sewalt’s KR Silver Spur ridden by Bo Hill. Pete Oen has shouldered the responsibility of keeping the points updated. He has done a great job this year and presented a valuable spreadsheet listing EVERY horse/rider combination who was awarded points at a BFA-approved futurity. Upcoming
fall futurities will prove to be crucial in determining the year-end
Futurity Champion. Mark your calendars for these Entries for the BFA World Championships 4D Sweepstakes and Juvenile Futurity are due August 15. Entry blanks were mailed to BFA members, and the entry and rule information can also be downloaded from the BFA webpage. The
Youth 3D entries are also due August 15. Just a reminder, the format
this year will be a full second split between each division. ATMOSPHERE - John Wainscott will host the $100,00 Pro-Tour Barrel Race in conjunction with the BFA World Championships. With a limited number of draw positions, this event may already be “filled”, but everyone agrees that this is an exciting addition to the Championships. Welcome
to Andis Endurance Clippers as a product sponsor of the BFA. Saddle raffle tickets are still available from Board members. These ticket sales will provide a bonus program for the highest placing 4 yr. old futurity horses at Oklahoma City. A thank you gesture to those owners and trainers who brought those “babies” on in this transition year. Arena banners are available for $175. These banners will be displayed at the BFA World Championships in the arena. Harlequin Farm Futurity producer Robert Gifford utilized this advertising program at his futurity. This provides incredible visibility for a product, stallion service, or training facility. There will be internet visibility, too, as the events at Oklahoma City will be broadcast over the internet. Contact BFA Board members for information. Don’t delay! BFA
Board of Directors Meeting - August 15-16. The Board will be reviewing
the resumes for the secretary position. Final plans and scheduling
for the World Championships will occur. Awards and sponsors recognition
will be determined. The rulebook will be revised and updated. Other
areas: rules, payoffs, sponsors, approvals, formats, program advertising,
vendor coordination. Clarification:
Run For The Bucks Juvenile Futurity scheduled for December 1-4,
2005 IS NOT BFA-approved. Only the Kindergarten and 5/5/05: West Virginia Barrel Futurity Approved. Click here for details... 2005 BFA World Show information and entry form now online. Click here. 3/1/05: Members, please note that the Harlequin Farms Derby has been cancelled. Call Pat Hutter for furtehr details. (479) 756-9524. BFA
World Championships Format changes for 2005 – The
Open Futurity will be a paid on a 2-D format with a one second split
in the go-rounds ONLY. The 50 fastest times will advance to the
Finals, and each finalist will receive a check. BANNER PROGRAM – 8’x3’ banners are being sold by the BFA Board for $175. These banners will be displayed along the arena wall at the BFA World Championship, and can be used to advertise a product, stallion, training facility, …Following the initial purchase of the banner, the banner will be displayed for $100 each year. This is a great way to visually target spectators at the event as well as online viewers. Contact a board member or the BFA Secertary for more information. The owners of Des Delight ridden by BFA Member Chris Coffey and the owners of Cause Heza Bully ridden by BFA Member Troy Crumrine received bonus checks in the amounts of $5000 and $3000, respectively. Congratulations to all. |
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