Bobbie Mohon
Where are you from? I was born and raised in Kentwood,
Louisiana and I know reside in Gladewater, Texas.
When did you start Barrel Racing?
When I was nine.
Are you involved in any other equine events? I also Break-a-way rope.
That is so much fun.
Who or what got you started in barrel racing? My next door neighbor
actually got me started. Both of his girls rode horses and they would pick me up
and take me to horse shows. But it was my mother-in-law Deb Mohon who inspired
me to rodeo.
What was the name of your favorite horse? Tell us a little about it.
My favorite horse is my yellow mare Belle. I started riding her in March of
2002. She has a huge heart and gives me 120% every time we go
down the alley. She also has a great personality. She was injured in June of
2003. Now it is December and I am starting to ride her again.
What are some of the events you have won? Probably my most memorable is
when I won the pro rodeo in Longview, Texas. I can remember Kelly Kaminski ran a
17.89 and had a pretty nice run. I came back in slack and ran a 17.66. It is a
great feeling to run against some of the nicest horses and win.
Over the years have you noticed any changes in barrel racing? What are the
good or bad ones you've seen? The 4- D and 5-D formats have really changed
barrel races. I like the 4-D for when you are hauling a young horse. You can
haul them and still have a chance to win money. I don't like the 5-D though. It
splits the money up even more.
What do you think of equal pay out in
4-D? I don't like equal payout. Give those
horses that out run everybody more. They deserve more. If everything is equal
then what is the incentive to get better.
Do you think of yourself as a professional barrel racer? Yes. I have been
real fortunate to pay my bills running barrel and training horses.
Who is your favorite barrel racer? My all time favorite barrel racer is
Deb Mohon. She has inspired me since the late 80's. She was an awesome barrel
racer. She helped me so much. I owe my whole barrel racing career to her. Even
though she is gone now she is still and always will be my favorite.
Do you have any advice for anyone just
starting out in barrel racing? Never give up
your dream. Always strive to get better. Hang around people who win. If you have
a question ask. Always be grateful for advice but that doesn't mean you have to
use it. Only use advice that comes from someone who has success. Not from those
that can't even get their horses to do right. And most important, always have
good sportsmanship. Even if you are not happy with all situations sometimes it
is better to keep it to yourself and go on with it.
Do you think barrel racing should be limited to women only? I think it is
okay that men run at barrel races. Barrel racing is a family sport. Even though
rodeo is also a family sport I believe it should be limited to women only. |
