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Feb 21st, 2004
ATTN: Barrel Blast Productions will have a BOOTH at the upcoming Jurassic Classic at which we will be accepting Pre-Entries for the 2004 Barrel Blast Trade Show. We will be letting contestants Post-Date their checks for anytime between now and the deadline of May 15th. Draws will be done according to the cashing date of Checks. BarrelBlast.com booth will be located next to New Creations Productions booth at the Jurassic Classic. |
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GOING FOR THE “GREEN” WAS A BLAST!
Barrel Blast Productions Since Barrel Blast Productions introduced the Green Day Race to the Southeast Texas area in 2002, many barrel racers have been looking forward to Green Day #2. In less than a year, this annual event grew from a 1 day - outdoor - 2 class show into a 2 day spectacular with 5 classes held at the Trinity Valley covered Expo facility of Liberty, Texas. The event was kicked off Friday December 5th with an all Men’s 4D barrel race followed by an Open Poles 4D jackpot. Motivation filled the icy cold air under the TVE Pavilion as Green Day participants anxiously watched Round 1 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo together. Saturday, December 6th, began with the Green Horse 4D, Open Poles 4D, and an American West 4D all with added money and tons of Prizes! Thank you to our 2003 Added Money Sponsors: Quarter Box 3 Performance Tack of Hockley, Texas www.quarterbox3.com , Sundowner Trailers of Houston Cheryl New Rep. 888-869-6202, and Hillcrest Ford in Huntsville, Texas www.hillcrestford.com . The second show’s growth proved worthy as many contestants who normally could not afford the cost or travel of Futurity competitions got the ambience of a Futurity Show situation close to home with little expense. The Green Horse class was designed for horses, of any age, that have never won barrel racing money a chance to compete in a class of their own. Because Futurity horses may not compete for money prior to December 1st the Green Day Race is a perfect “Debut” for Futurity prospects, as this event will be held the first weekend of December annually as posted on www.barrelblast.com. Defending his 2002 Green Horse Champion title was Magnolia, Texas Farrier/Trainer Donald Griffin with a winning 15.086 run on Bravado Chicada a/k/a/ “Cookie-Joe”. Donald won the first title on his mare Sheza Mean Dash who was later purchased by Jo Scarmardo. Jo liked Donald’s training style and competitive nature so much that she sent “Cookie” to him for a little Barrel Racing 101. The results are back to back Green Horse Champion wins for Donald Griffin and Jo getting to be the proud owner of two Green Horse Champions of the Annual Green Day Race. The 2003 Director of Southeast Texas Barrel Racing Association, Linda Jones, was the POLES OPEN 4D riding Aces Paul in 20.346. Our American West 4D race Champion Title belongs to Traci Baird riding Our Special Magic to a crowd pleasing 14.210. Like a Pit Crew’s importance to the Race Car Driver so would be the Tractor Arena Crew to Barrel Blast Production’s Anna Bierman, the Producer. BBP extends great thanks to our Green Day Race “Pit Crew” Mike Berberich, Alan Larkin and Doug Hansen for their speed, agility, and competence that ran the 2003 Green Day Race at 60 an hour on a few sets and 50 an hour in others. All Workers in the 2003 Green Day Race are highly recognized and appreciated for their contribution to yet another successful BBP event. In addition BBP 2003 Event Staff members were presented embroidered Jackets sponsored by Hillcrest Ford of Huntsville: Stefanie Aldaco, Tammie Phillips, Donna Park, S&L Farms (Scott & Laurie), Billy Bierman, Terri Hybner, and Cindy Baker. For a complete list of Green Day Race Sponsors, including Links to some web sites, and ALL Race Results for this show please visit www.barrelblast.com . In December many Products and Companies, both old and new, are introduced to Spectators and Contestants at the Green Day Race through Prizes and Booth Displays but come May we do things a little differently. May 21-22, 2004 will be a “blast”….a BARREL BLAST with $6000 added money, 2 WPRA Divisional Tour races, 2 American West 4D races, and a Trade Show of shopping only 2 blocks from the best Ice Creamery in Texas ! For 1 class in 1 day our contestant totals are blasting forward from 2001’s 336 entries to 2003’s 519 entries, and we plan to see even more in 2004 with well over 2,000 spectators. Get more information or to register as a vendor contact BBP at 936-931-9094 nfrbownd@yahoo.com and make sure you visit www.barrelblast.com real soon. |
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BARREL BLAST 2003 PAYS OUT OVER
$24,000! “If you build it – they will come”….an awesome Barrel Race that is. With over 1,000 runs made in the covered arena of the Washington County Fairgrounds in Brenham, Texas Mother’s Day weekend - the 2003 BARREL BLAST was an undisputed success. Barrel Racers of every caliber competed in the American West Sanctioned Friday Warm-Up race with 171 entries paying out $2,836.00 and the very smoothly ran 519 entries of the $5000 added on Saturday paying out $21,608.Friday warm-up race winners were 1D – Kristy Johnson, 2D – Jenny Zant, 3D – Laura Ruth, 4D – Laurie Fields. Saturday the “BLAST” belonged to Kay Blandford and Willie who ran in at draw #511 to change everything with a blasting time of 14.352. The Reserve BLAST Champion was Mandi Walters and Jay Bird with their great run of 14.599. The 2D victory went to Jamie Steiner and Super Jose with a 14.874 and Karie Carpenter was the 2D Reserve posting 14.890. The 3D was taken by Wendy Schuller and Stoney in 15.355 with Ashli Ladewig behind her in 15.363. Whatta ya know ? Last December’s Outstanding Youth of the Green Day Race was our 4D winner taking home $864 was Megan Comstock and Fevers Queen followed by Joann Youngblood with Sadie’s 16.371. Complete show results may be seen below or accessed on www.barrelblast.com .Held in conjunction with the extreme barrel racing was a variety of shopping created by the Cowboy Mall with vendors such as Hy O Silver, Horse Power, Ammerman Saddles, Necessity, Nutrena, Double J Saddlery, Oxy-Gen, Homemade Gourmet, and The Silver Shack just to name a few. Maintaining Equine Performance was just a touch away with therapists Jeanne Humphries & Toni Noack on site. Farriers Billy Martin & Ryan Boudrie kept us on our toes and nobody had to leave for supplies with the likes of Jarrett Western Tack, Cowboy Novelties, and Cowboy Tradin Post in the house.The 2003 Barrel Blast was sponsored by: Trailers Unlimited www.texastrailersunlimited.com 979-578-8686, Hillcrest Ford of Huntsville,TX, DPI www.digitalphotography.com 866-770-8952, Cowboy Sports News www.cowboysportsnews, Mikes Grocery & Feed of Pinehurst,TX Linda Gumm, Barrel Racers News, Brenham Saddle Shop and Ariat, Tractor Supply Brenham, Magnolia Manor of Hockley,TX Melissa Loffredo, Kickapoo Feed of Waller,TX, Necessity, Nutrena Feed, Narramore Glass of Waller,TX, Cowboy Publishing, Shoshone Feed of Cypress, TX, and Champions Surveying 281-732-0519. Special Thanks to Triple G Video Bob Gates, S&L Farms, Brandy Reynolds, Stefanie Aldaco, Ronnie Griffin, Don Ulbricht, Tammie Phillips, Baker Builders Inc., and ALL the volunteer staff of Barrel Blast 2003. Also thank you to supporting organizations, WPRA, NBHA, STBRA, and TSA for uniting together and donating various parts of equipment and of course your time. BLAST from the PAST ? Results and reviews from the 2001 Barrel Blast can be obtained on www.ebarrelracing.com. Photos and Videos from 2003 may still be obtained by contacting DPI Photo and Triple G Video. We look forward to seeing you in Liberty, Texas on December 6h for the 2nd Annual Green Day Race which will be American West Sanctioned and have a $400 Added Open 4D Pole class. ** Green 4D class will be for horses with zero barrel earnings as of Dec 6th regardless of age or breed. FMI see www.barrelblast.com BLASTING OFF TO A GREAT START 1st ANNUAL GREEN DAY BARREL RACE SUCCESSFUL DAY FOR BARREL BLAST PRODUCTIONS by: Anna Bierman The gateway of Champions was opened for over 200 Barrel Racers on December 1st, 2002 in Magnolia, Texas for Barrel Blast Production’s 1st Annual Green Day Barrel Race. The event was created to introduce the newly formed barrel race production company that will be hosting four annual events and an advertising web site ( www.barrelblast.com ) servicing the Southeast Texas region. As early as 7 am, folks were pulling in to sight for a front row spot for what seemed to be the most talked about event the area has seen in years. For the first time, in a long while, Green barrel horses were given a class of their own to compete for what could be their first winnings of a hopefully long and successful barrel racing career. Not only were riders able to categorically compete their barrel horses that had never won money before, but also they were given a 4D format with $200 Added for a purse of over $1,200 and 30 Prizes in which to do so. To add a spark of excitement to the Green 4D class, December 1st marks the date in which Futurity horses are eligible to compete. Therefore, of the 85 Green horses entered that day there was a variety of competition that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats with expectation. It was Sheza Mean Dash, ridden by Donald Griffin that captured the Green Championship and winning the Green Trophy Halter given by Cordell Haley, LLP. Taking home the Green Reserve Champion Hay Bag from Whitehorse Mfg. was Linda Sheperd’s Cowboy. Other Green Division winners were 2D Magnolia Money Bar and Billy Bierman, 3D Challenger and Kelly McQuerry, and in the 4D Jimmy and June Wheeler. An Open 4D class was offered with $500 Added and over 30 Prizes that boasted a respectful 159 entries and a purse of over $ 3,600. The Open Champion was Danielle Calfee riding Lady. See the results for all the day’s winners below. Digital Photography Imaging (www.digitalphotographyimaging.com) is the official Barrel Blast Production’s Photographer and the Contestants were extremely pleased to get their action shots within a short period after they ran. BBP promotion photos courtesy of DPI 1-866-770-8952. See DPI about your photos at the upcoming April 25th Spring Buckle Series Finale and May 10th $5000 Added Barrel Blast! It was an early Christmas for Contestants as 40 places were awarded Prizes and 20 Contestant Appreciation Prize Drawings were distributed across the two classes. Thank you to our contributing Sponsors and Vendors such as: Jeffers Equine, 3M Animal Care Products, Charmayne James, Digital Photo Imaging, Rio Vista, Cowboy Times, Josey Ranch, Whitehorse Mfg, M.R. Boots, Barrel Racers News, Cowboy Magic, Quarter Horse News, Rockin Bar B Equine Therapy, The Silver Shack, Romancing The Ranch, Korie Burger, Mike’s Grocery, Dumas Equine, Fortiflex Buckets, Cowgirl Collectibles, Letts Do Butt Rubs, Billy Van Winkle Wood Crafts, Kim Brandl Excel Communications, The Tack Wagon, Club Car Conroe, and Turner Saddlery. Added Money Sponsors, we thank: Griffins Horse Sense and Donald Griffin, Farrier. Champions Surveying, Muffler King, LaPlant Surveyors, Rockin Bar B Equine Therapy, and Candace Hoke/Circle Star Farms. Special thanks to www.ebarrelracing.com and www.barrelracers.net for hosting the event details Healthy Hair Care Products sponsored the Best Groomed Horse contest and the winner was Shiro Caliche Bar owned and shown by Peggy Cronan. We would also like to mention the ground conditions were the best Magnolia Arena could have possibly made them and that is thanks to Darryl Clay and the Magnolia Community Horse Club as well as the ground consulting by S & L Farms, a member of the BBP 2003 staff! Special thanks to all the hard workers and volunteers who were dedicated to seeing the success of this show through to the very last runner. In every aspect of assistance we thank the Parking Guides, Check-In and Awards Secretaries, Announcers & Timekeepers, Computer Secretaries, Gate and Barrel Workers, Tractor Drivers, Vendors, Concession, and even the Best Groomed Horse Judges. We look forward to the 2nd Annual Green Day Barrel Race on December 5th-6th, 2003 as we plan to continue the Green horse class and concept by carrying it a step further. In 2003 we will proudly add a BFA Futurity class thus turning this success into a 2-day spectacular. Stay tuned to www.barrelblast.com and we hope to see you at the 2003 Spring Buckle Series, May 9-10 Summer $5000 Added Barrel Blast, and the Fall Barrel Clinic with a possible WPRA Divisional Tour barrel race! GREEN DAY RESULTS—GREEN (85) $ 1,220: Complete results posted on www.barrelblast.com1D: Sheza Mean Dash, Donald Griffin; Cowboy, Linda Sheperd; Ima Tiger Toole, Kristi Johnson; Just Another Henry, Amber Gumm; Dent, Sissy Pennington 2D: Magnolia Money Bar, Billy Bierman; Roll To The Bar, Tammy Key; Hollys A Glory, Jackie Dube; Black Jack Charger, Robert Rodriguez; BootsNBars, Hershal Haley; 3D: Challenger, Kelly McQuerry; Frosty, Ernie Cox; Cutter Hoo, Kayla Langford; Driving For Money, Tammy Key; Miss Texas, James Free 4D: Jimmy, June Wheeler; Gamblers Miss Moon, Jaci Stevens; JLittle Bo Pete, Jessica Hamlin; Black Jacks Gold Bar, Joann Morrissey; Boss, Crystal Cross. GREEN DAY RESULTS—OPEN (159) $3,680: Complete results posted on www.barrelblast.com1D: Danielle Calfee, Lady; Kristi Johnson, Mr Easy Otoole; Ashly Lowery, Toby; Kim Baker, Casper; Kristy Free, Cheyenne; Kristi Johnson, Lil Miss Victory 2D: Marcheta Garrett, Ugly; Cathy Jordan, Annie; Dusky Fellers, Leroy; Ann Johnson, Get Swingin Lady; Dusky Fellers, Dinero; Carrie Herrin, Twinks 3D: Lynn Hinds, Streaken Kool; Julie Williamson, Stumpy; Lisa Moore, Tiny; Debbie Melton, Hat D Special; Christy Riley, Wonderin Lizzy; Holli Berry, Rubin Purple Sage 4D: Tina Bowers, Stefan; Pammie Robinson, Beau; Olivia Kovac, Gidget; Mike Berberich, JD Donit; Christy Riley, Mighty Slim Hank; Pepper Mauney, Sandy’s Payday
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