Category Archive: barrel Racing

Feb
22

Cracker Day will honor the life of local ‘Cracker’

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‘Masterful’ whip cracker Forrest Noda remembered This year’s Cracker Day will not just be about the things that define cracker culture: cattle ranching, cracker food and music, and a love of independence. It will also be about remembering one “masterful” whip cracker, Forrest William “Gump” Noda. “He was a good kid,” said Diane Ross, who …

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Feb
22

New York-breds in spotlight

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Ballots for choosing 2011 New York-bred divisional champions are out. The state-bred program for Thoroughbreds has become increasingly important in New York, making up approximately one-third of the total races carded over the course of the year.That figure does not include New York-breds which win open company allowance, claiming, and stakes events. The New York …

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Feb
22

K-State Rodeo provides classic family fun with kid-friendly boot scramble

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Saturday afternoon at the K-State Rodeo was a light-hearted, kid-centric performance filled with pint-sized cowboys and a well-attended, enthusiastic boot scramble. The 1 p.m. performance was the second of the weekend’s series of rodeo shows put on by a few dozen of the 436 contestants who entered in the K-State rodeo this year. “The competition …

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Feb
22

Indian River County Community Calendar, Updated Feb. 20

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Indian River Community Calendar NEW LISTINGS Looking Ahead Revival Services: Guest speaker Rev. Rick Baldwin. First Baptist of Wabasso, 4720 86th St., Wabasso, 7 pm, Feb. 21. 772-589-5256; firstbaptistwabasso.org. Pet Dog Manners, Behavior: Teach your dog basic skills. Humane Society of Vero Beach, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, 9:15 am, Feb. 21, Mar 6. $75. …

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Feb
22

Kit Kat Sugar, Pete Branch Win Bonanza 4-Year-Old Open; Jewel Bars Cat, Ronnie Rice Second

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Stallion Kit Kat Sugar and trainer Pete Branch, 58, Farwell, Texas, who made finals at their first two shows in Fort Worth and Abilene, Texas, marked a 223 in Thursday’s 4-Year-Old Open finals at the Bonanza Cutting in Glen Rose, Texas, to earn $27,991. Gelding Jewel Bars Cat and Ronnie Rice, 59, Centerville, Texas, Reserve …

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Feb
21

Two share bareback bronc title to cap Fort Worth rodeo

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Special to the Star-Telegram When he strapped on his spurs to compete in the Fort Worth Stock Show finals on Saturday night, three-time world champion Will Lowe had bareback riding titles from RodeoHouston and the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo on his lengthy list of accomplishments.He also has won other large competitions such as the …

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Feb
21

City Week 

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Tucson: Science/Tech Mecca? 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Various locations in downtown Tucson Science and technology will be the focus in downtown Tucson on Saturday, with about 20 businesses and organizations participating in interactive discussions and demonstrations on the science behind things as diverse as music and hairstyling. For instance, a demonstration at …

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Feb
21

Yukon Arctic Ultra 100 mile – Race Report – Breathe Magazine – Ignite Adventure, Endure the Sport

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Originally published at: healthandadventure.com/2012/02/yukon-arctic-ultra-100-mile-race-report After competing at the Rock and Ice Ultra in Yellowknife in 2008 and 2009, I have had a burning desire to run the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Rock and Ice gave me a taste of what is required to run a northern race, and I was able to use much of this experience …

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Feb
21

Wine trail, special wine to celebrate Valentine’s Day – Your Houston News: Living

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The 10 wineries of the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail invitepatrons to celebrate Valentine’s Day during their last weekend thisSaturday and Sunday along their Wine & Chocolate Trail. Thistrail is a wonderful way to enjoy the best of Texas wine trails inromantic settings. You can leisurely enjoy wine and chocolate withyour special friend. Participating wineries with …

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Feb
21

Pony Saddles – The Types of Pony Saddle Explained

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The main variety of saddle used for general pony riding is the English Saddle. It has a spring tree as a foundation and is well padded for the comfort of both pony and rider. This kind of saddle allows the pony to move freely so it can jump, gallop or perform dressage. The chief designs …

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