Who doesn’t want a free pair of Justin Bent Rail Boots from Langston’s Western Wear? If you don’t, I’m pretty sure we aren’t friends and you probably aren’t reading this post anyways. So, read on to find out how you can win them : )
A few months ago, Langston’s Western Wear sent me over this pair of Justin Bent Rail Boots to try out. After wearing them through Colorado’s winter and spring mud season, I’ve got to report that these boots held up to everything I threw at them, both in the saddle and in the office. I wear my boots from the office to the barn every day, and I need a pair of kicks that can polish up like new after every ride. These boots still look good as new, but they’ve broken in to be super comfortable riding boots, too.
I even wore them to Frozen Dead Guy Days with a rockin’ Charlie 1 Horse fedora and got tons of compliments on them…even in a not-so-cowboy kinda crowd. (Enjoy the video clip… though it has nothing to do with boots and everything to do with coffin races.)
So anyways, I loved the boots. And so did everyone who saw me in them, because they are just a sharp looking boot that really rides well, something Justin Boots has built a reputation on.
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Megan and Beea at St. Tite (Photo provided by the family)
This time last year, Megan Yurko stopped by The Barrel Racing Blog to check in before she headed off the World Barrel Racing Challenge in Perry, Ga. At the time, Yurko had won two classes at the Congress on her mare, Beea Stash of Money, and was looking forward to a year of barrel racing. Much has changed since her last interview, and this 14-year-old from Wheeling, West Va., has added even more to her barrel racing resume. In just a few short days, Yurko will be making her debut at her first ever International Finals Rodeo. We’ve got her here, though, over the next few days, to tell us all about her and Beea’s dream season on the rodeo road.
Tell us what the highlight of your 2011 year was, other than qualifying for the IFR?
A huge highlight for me was going to St. Tite in Canada and ending up 13th
in the average out of 110+ girls. Even though they only took the top 10 back to
the short go I was psyched, Beea had a great run in the poring rain, she worked
her tail off (literally, lol) in the mud, I was so proud of her!! We will go
back next year for sure.
What was your worst run this year, and where was it?
I would have to say Sandusky, OH. This was the only rodeo all season out of
40+ rodeos that we hit a barrel and it was completely my fault Beea is a much
better horse than I am a rider, lol!!
What was your best run?
We have had so many good runs but Beea had a SMOKIN’ run in Dahlonega, GA
winning it by .3 tenths!!
What makes Beea such a talented rodeo horse?
Beea is super consistent and can run on any ground and she thrives on the
noise and excitement, the louder the better. Beea is also super easy to haul,
nothing really bothers her.
I was beebopping around YouTube this morning, looking for something I could share with you on a Friday. It didn’t take me long to find it.
Every barrel racer has been a little girl once. Watching this video, I’m reminded that the Calgary Stampede’s dominant competitor, Sydni Blanchard, once was, too. And to someone in her family, she still is.
This is a great video of the top four in the finals at Calgary, topped off by this year’s winner, 21-year-old Sydni Blanchard. Sydni dominated all four rounds of competition and took home $122,000 from the non-WPRA sanctioned event, winning 40 percent of the total purse of the event.
But just listen to the woman videoing cheer for her. I’m sure it will remind all of us of our moms, sisters, aunts, friends, and the rest of our families trying to video and cheer all at once.
Definitely makes me want to say a big “Thanks, Mom.”
Do you remember reading about Ed Henle and his great horse SF Who Shot Doc? How about Lisa Barone and her awesome mare Hears The Deal? Both of these top barrel horses who’ve been featured on The Barrel Racing Blog came from the awesome training program one Western Pennsylvania trainer has perfected. That trainer is Deena Fries, a woman who has consistently been atop the local barrel racing ranks for more than the last decade. This trainer and rider knows what it takes to win on her own horses and to make those horses keep winning under other able hands. Over the next four days you’ll get to know more about this top hand than ever before! Today is just a teaser, so stay tuned for much more this week.
Background
Talk about your first great barrel horse. Who started him/her, what was his/her name, what did the two of you accomplish?
Mister Te Dandy – I got him Feb. of his 4-year-old year from Matt Boice. Matt had him started well and ready to go. We won a lot together, 3x Congress Sweepstakes Finalist, Penn-Ohio BRA Champion, BBRA Champion, Speedhorse Average Champion, Congress Reserve Champion Jr. Horse, and numerous Pro Rodeo and Open shows wins and placings.
Which one of your horses would you consider your greatest?
I have had the pleasure of riding several great horses Bugawsome Aggie, Hears The Deal, Impress Me Ms Jackie, SF Who Shot Doc, De Great Pass, Sissys Panama, Modan Fancy. But Mister Te Dandy was in a class of his own I lost him to colic in 2002.
What are your proudest accomplishments as a competitor?
I’d say that I have won on so many different horses and that most of those horses are now winning for someone else.
What are your proudest accomplishments as a trainer?
My proudest accomplishments as a trainer are when I see a horse that I have trained or sold continue to do very well for the owner.
Congrats to Kasey MacInnes on winning the $50 gift certificate for Gypsy Tails! This drawing was done using Random.org.
You’ve seen them on some of the best dressed girls you know. You’ve watched on TV as the pros rocked the arena in this awesome denim. And now, you’ll get to know the people behind this unstoppable high-fashion Western brand – Rock & Roll Cowgirl.
The company saw an opening – cowgirls love to look great, so often, they were moving away from the Western market to do their shopping. Girls were running barrels in jeans from the mall, rather from the Western stores. That’s where Rock & Roll Cowgirl stepped in, delivering high-quality, great-fitting denim with all the bling that barrel racers need. Rock & Roll Cowgirl brought cutting edge fashion back to the barrel racing world, adding a Western twist to great, comfortable jeans.
Recently I met Rock & Roll Cowgirl’s fabulous marketing and special events coordinator, Shanda Morgan. Panhandle Slim did their brand true justice by hiring a woman that lives the Western lifestyle, day in and day out. Way more than just a businesswoman or a marketing executive, Shanda has spent her life as a top notch barrel racer from the heart of rodeo and ranching country in Texas. She knows what makes a great pair of jeans to run barrels in all day and to rock out in all night. I knew instantly I wanted to introduce you all to her, and she’s here on The Barrel Racing Blog today to tell you about herself and tell you lots more about Rock & Roll Cowgirl! (And of course, read the whole way to the end to find out how to win an amazing pair of Rock & Roll Cowgirl jeans!)
You’re new to Rock & Roll Cowgirl, tell us about why you decided to join Panhandle Slim and your background in the Western world.
Having grown up as part of the 5th generation on a ranch my great-great grandfather homesteaded in 1882, I was taught that there is no replacement for hard work and dedication. I see these same values in the Westmoor Mfg Co and I am excited about being a part of such a staple in the western fashion industry. I am a graduate of the University of Wyoming, former Miss Rodeo ND and Miss Rodeo America 3rd Runner-up, as well as having grown up as an avid rodeo competitor and still compete and train barrel horses today.
What will your responsibilities be in this position?
I am the Marketing and Special Events Coordinator. From finding and taking care of endorsees to setting up at events and putting together a marketing plan, I am involved in every aspect!
How are you balancing this role at Panhandle Slim with your own horse life?
It’s tough finding time to give my horses the attention they deserve to go down the road and compete. I am away from home quite a bit, but when I am at home I’m entering barrel races and rodeos and spending as much time horseback as I can. My husband is a PRCA calf roper and steer wrestler and I have 2 boys, Jayden – 7 and Kyler – 5 who rodeo as well. Needless to say, our family does not sit still!!!
When did Panhandle Slim decide to launch Rock & Roll Cowgirl?
2006
What was the inspiration for the brand?
We started seeing more western lifestyle people wearing non-western clothing because there wasn’t a brand that they could relate to in the stores.
What is it about this brand that fits the rodeo/barrel racer lifestyle?
Cowgirls love fashion and bling and they also like to be comfortable while looking good! We take care of both of these concerns!
We know Rock & Roll Cowgirl is stylish, but what have you heard from barrel racers about the comfort level of these jeans?
Most are surprised that such a high fashion jean is as comfortable, wearable and durable as it is. They are more comfortable than the brand they’re used to and look good as well!
What events does Rock & Roll Cowgirl sponsor that would be of interest to the everyday barrel racer?
Barrel Futurities of America, WPRA World Finals, Jr Southern Rodeo Association, SD Timed Event Challenge, as well as numerous smaller barrel races and roping across the country, Tough Enough to Wear Pink night at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, we have also started a Panhandle Slim Rock and Roll HS Rodeo Team for kids across the nation.
What professional barrel racers do you sponsor?
Britany Fleck, Jordon Peterson Briggs, Scamper Hill Cole
What are the plans for this brand’s future?
We want the product to be more accessible and available so more western lifestyle people have the opportunity to get into the brand. There are also more categories we are going to develop into. The brand has just scratched the surface at this point!!
Now, what you’ve all been waiting for! You can win a pair of Rock & Roll Cowgirl jeans by answering this question below in the comments section beneath this post. You might have to look back in earlier editions of The Barrel Racing Blog to find the answer. Remember, subscribers who answer the question correctly are entered twice to win! You’ll have until midnight EST tonight to comment, and we’ll announce the winner here at 10 a.m. Saturday morning! We’ll use random.org to draw the winner. Don’t fear if you don’t win today: We’ll have MORE Favorite Things next week!
Question: What time did Regan Henning run at the 2010 All American Quarter Horse Congress to win the JR Wenger Barrel Racing Sweepstakes? Ladies, this is easy, because the video is right here:
Beth Penland is the winner of our Maxx Sunglasses! Beth, head over to MaxxSunglasses.com and pick out your favorite style, and email or FB message Chelsea with your address and favorite style!
One day, I was zipping around Facebook (as I so often do : /), and I saw one of my friends added something called “Gypsy Tails” as a friend on Facebook. I clicked on it to see what Gypsy Tails were, and pretty soon, I had sent the link to every other horse-loving girl in my office. Within minutes, we were all obsessing about which colors we wanted to put in which horse’s tails, the next event we could wear them to, and how, just how, we’d get a hold of some of these awesome tails.
Before the day had ended, I’d spent 2o minutes on the phone with the fabulous Amber Ebers, the mastermind behind the colorful phenomenon that is Gypsy Tails. I got myself three “poppin’ pink” tail inserts that totally rock on my black mares, and I got a batch of tails in to sell to my friends. From my friends that run barrels to my friends that do eventing, we all love Gypsy Tails!
Even NFR qualifier Angie Meadors (who rode a Mulberry Canyon Moon, trained by Ohio’s own Troy Crumrine, to three NFR go-round wins in 2010) loved her Gypsy Tails when she rocked them at the NFR last December.
Now only today can you get a $50 gift certificate for any Gypsy Tails of your choice! You’ll work directly with Amber to come up with your very own awesome Gypsy Tail creation. Just answer the question at the bottom of the post in our comments’ section!
Where did the inspiration come from for Gypsy Tails?
In Hair School we had a hair extension class – it spurred an idea. With my horse show background, the light bulb turned on and then I just kept playing with different extension ideas until I reached where I am today.
When the company started, who was buying your tails the most?
Mostly barrel racers.
Were you expecting this idea to grow like it did?
Not at all! Every day, I am very grateful. I enjoy meeting all the great people that cross my path along the way.
Now, who buys the largest percentage of your tails?
Barrel Racers, Drill Teams and Rodeo Queens. Trail riders that want some fun when they ride have also become great customers!
What Gypsy(s) do you have selling your tails in the Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia areas?
I have a lot of girls selling all over the United States. Chelsea Toy (at The Barrel Racing Blog!) and Amber Warren are from that area and know that region the best.
Of all the Gypsy Tails you’ve ever made, which has been your favorite? (What was the color, combination, design, etc.?)
Each day I make new designs and each day I like that one the best! But, I am always attracted to the bright bold ones; the ones with the most stripes, the ones that are tie-died or the zebra tails…..
What has been the most exciting moment for your business so far?
I have two moments that stick out. First is getting to be in the Horse & Rider magazine because as a kid I always read that magazine. Telling my family that the magazine was featuring Gypsy Tails was pretty exciting! And second, was Angie Meadors using the tails at the NFR. While watching it on TV, I called my sister at midnight every night… we both screamed every time we saw them! WOW that was FUN!!
What are your goals for your company for 2011 and beyond?
We have a lot of fun new ideas that I am excited to see unfold. A new website is in the works, and new designs and color. Our custom orders are always so creative, so you never know what could come up next!
Now, what you’ve all been waiting for! You can win $50 worth of Gypsy Tails by answering this question below in the comments section beneath this post. You might have to look back in earlier editions of The Barrel Racing Blog to find the answer. Remember, subscribers who answer the question correctly are entered twice to win! You’ll have until midnight EST tonight to comment, and we’ll announce the winner here at 10 a.m. Friday morning! We’ll use random.org to draw the winner.
Who owned owned Congress Sweepstakes Champion Story Tellen Flower before 8-year-old Regan Henning?
Yesterday’s winner was someone who knows Verily Six Bugs pretty well – Laura Lee Thomas’ longtime friend Teresa Quay! Congrats Teresa, I’ll contact you to set you up to receive your new polos from Bar N LLC!
From time to time here at The Barrel Racing Blog, 3-time NFR qualifier and BBR World Champion Tana Poppino stops by to update us on her trials and tribulations on the rodeo road. So when I was putting together my Favorite Things Week, I thought it would be great to find out her favorite accessory for life up and down the road. Her pick: Maxx Sunglasses.
“If you ever put on a pair, you’ll never want to wear another brand,” Tana says of her favorite sunglasses. Maxx Sunglasses, who helped sponsor Tana in her successful 2010 run to the NFR, are made for the rodeo lifestyle, Tana says.
“They’re inexpensive, but I’d match them against any $200 pair. They aren’t too tight, and they never leave marks on my nose,” Tana says.
A relative newcomer to the Western industry, Maxx Sunglasses are a perfect fit for cowgirls living an active lifestyle. Tana tells us that on cloudy and sunny days, Maxx Sunglasses’ HD lenses help her see better when working horses in the arena. And when Tana’s exercising or even making a run on her two powerhouse geldings, Amigo and Goose, her Maxx Sunglasses stay put on her face.
The Sol from Maxx Sunglasses
So enough from Tana and me about our Maxx Sunglasses: Now see what the company itself has to say about entering the barrel racing industry and how it’s products are a great fit for the rough-and-tumble rodeo lifestyle. Then, answer the question at the end of the story to win a pair of Maxx Sunglasses of your choosing!
When did your company begin, and what was the driving force behind the creation of Maxx Sunglasses? How has the company grown since its creation?
Maxx Sunglasses was established in December 2004 in Colorado, starting out in yellow tents and trailers on street corners and growing into what Maxx Sunglasses is today. Maxx Sunglasses is in over 10,000 retail stores across the country, with the mission of providing an extraordinary lens at a great value.
Why are Maxx Sunglasses a good fit for the barrel racing industry?
Barrel racers are out in the sun working with their horses or driving long distances, so good eye protection is vital. Our HD lenses cut glare and harsh light, which will cause eye strain and fatigue. Maxx Sunglasses also have many styles and frame colors, so you are sure to find a pair that fits you and your personal style.
What are your hottest selling sunglasses?
Our best selling styles are the Cinco, GT, Storm and our newest style Sport is very popular.
The Sport from Maxx Sunglasses
Who designs your glasses?
Sunglasses styles and colors are chosen by Bret Milner.
Barrel racers can be a rough bunch – we spend a lot of time on the road and working hard. How well do your sunglasses last to a grueling, hard-working lifestyle?
Our sunglasses are high quality and unlike the higher priced sunglasses, it is not a tragedy to lose or break your pair of $19.95 Maxx Sunglasses.
What are your goals for the company’s future growth?
We enjoy working with the markets we already have established and discovering different markets where there is a need for affordable quality sunglasses, such as the Western industry.
What are your plans for growth in the Western industry?
We enjoy working with the western industry and there has been a real need in many stores for affordable quality sunglasses, so we should be growing within the Western market for years to come.
Now, what you’ve all been waiting for! You can win a pair of sunglasses of your choosing from Maxx Sunglasses by answering this question below in the comments section beneath this post. You might have to look back in earlier editions of The Barrel Racing Blog to find the answer. Remember, subscribers who answer the question correctly are entered twice to win! You’ll have until midnight EST tonight to comment, and we’ll announce the winner here at 10 a.m. Thursday morning! We’ll use random.org to draw the winner.
Name any one of The Barrel Racing Blog’s “Penn-Ohio Junior Horses to Watch for 2011.”
Originally from the East Coast, this cowgirl put the barrel-racing world on notice when she used her rookie year to dominate the barrel racing standings in the International Professional Rodeo Association. Her season ended with a world title, a rookie of the year award, and a whole lot of dreams come true. But if you’re wondering how an International Finals Rodeo rookie handled the pressure of one of the biggest rodeos of her career, read on, to see what was going through her head during the four go-rounds of the IFR in Oklahoma City.
Take us through each round, run by run. Describe how your run went.
The first round was very nerve racking, I was really nervous and I hardly ever get nervous. I didn’t know what to expect. I rode Dink in the arena on Thursday; he felt good and seemed to be comfortable in there. He varies on how you ride him depending on the ground. When I rode him Thursday the ground seemed good and soft and not too hard. But by the time it was time for the barrels it got packed down and was a little harder and I didn’t notice it. I was first out and I let him really run to the first barrel and he went to the wall but the 2nd and 3rd were decent. They won it with a 15.3 and I was 15.50, one hole out of placing. I was kind of excited because he didn’t run far off the pace and we had a horrible first barrel.
In round two on Saturday afternoon I changed my game plan and got rid of my nervousness, I was going to go ¾ speed to the first barrel this time and hoped that it helped. But it didn’t, he still went past it and wasn’t snappy around it like he normally is. I started to get frustrated as some of the other girls at the top of the standings had placed in round one and two and I still had not won any money. My boyfriend Chris reassured me that neither him (Chris) or Dink had ever let me down (which I have to agree with lol) and I did have two clean runs under my belt and was sitting 4th in the average. Some of the other girls were also having trouble with the ground, it wasn’t dangerous but it wasn’t great. It was just a little hard and somewhat slick at the first and second barrel. A group of the girls got together and asked Myle (the barrel racing director) if we could get it dug up a little deeper but they couldn’t do it because all 15 girls didn’t agree to it.
Round three is Saturday night, and I had hoped that running him twice in one day would be better for us, but I also accepted that he didn’t like the ground and there wasn’t anything I could do to make him work his first barrel any better. He is good at judging the ground and isn’t going to hurt himself trying to work on ground he doesn’t think can hold him. Since I had already had 2 clean runs I just wanted to make sure this one was clean, and it was. I moved to 3rd in the average.
The fourth round was Sunday afternoon and I got nervous again! All I could think about was I could not hit a barrel. If I hit a barrel I would have no chance at winning any money and I would lose the #1 spot in the standings. So I let him run at his own speed to the 1st and then rode extra hard and 2 hands all the way to the 2nd and 3rd to be sure I did not hit any barrels. I ended up winning 3rd in the average which gave me enough money to hold on to the #1 spot in the standings.
What did you do to calm your nerves and keep your composure in this tight race to win the world?
I just tried to think of it as another rodeo, and told myself to just do what I did all year. I also had a good support group (Roxanne Dawson & Chris Neal) lol. They continuously told me I could do it and it was all going to be ok, just RELAX!!
What did you focus on with Dink before the IFR? Did he need any tuning or special conditioning?
I didn’t do anything different then I normally do when I prepared for the IFR. I just made sure he got exercised every day and was 100% healthy and feeling good.
What will the rest of 2011 look like for you?
I plan on going to some of the bigger IPRA rodeos with more added money and I am also trying to fill my permit in the WPRA so I can buy my card and try to make the circuit finals and win enough money to go to the bigger Pro Rodeos next year.
What bit did you run in at the finals?
The same bit I always run him in, a twisted wire with a little shank.
What was the hardest part of the IFR?
My horse not working like he normally does. But I guess he knew what he was doing after all
Special thanks to Tiffany for making the time to speak with us after her big weekend!
These are the posts that hit it big on The Barrel Racing Blog in 201o. For one reason or another, barrel racers across the country looked at these posts more than any others, even months after they were posted at the top of the Web site.
Yes, across the country, TBRB’s readers love 8-year-old Regan Henning. This post was even shared by Salon.com, drawing national media attention to the sport of barrel racing. Post a few days after Regan and Story Tellen Flower’s unbelievable Congress Sweepstakes win, TBRB was the go-to place to relive the run.
Regan indeed occupies the top two spots on this countdown, as TBRB’s readers were hungry to learn more about this little dynamo in 2010. In this post, we learn about Regan, her sister Morgan, and their awesome duo of horses.
This review of an arena, and a rodeo, that’s a popular spot for Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania barrel racers, drew in nearly readers by the hundreds in 2010. The basis of TBRB was to produce content helpful for barrel racers in this region, and it appears that this post indeed provided that service.
An eternal debate in barrel racing, this question drew in hundreds and hundreds of views and is still getting hits today. Should men be able to barrel race in rodeos? Some stock contractors, though just a few, are saying yes. Most, though, stick with a firm NO.
Everybody loves Teddy, and they proved that in 2010. The 21-year-old Chillicothe, Ohio, gelding had a huge year in 2010, being inducted into the NPBA Hall of Fame, being featured in America’s Horse and Horse&Rider, and claiming big wins in various arenas. But TBRB was first in bringing you the story behind Teddy and the family that has loved him for almost two decades.
TBRB’s readers have always loved hearing about Tana Poppino, so when she took a tumble in Round 4 of the NFR this month, our readers came by the hundreds to hear her resolve for the next six rounds. Tana reached out to her friends at TBRB and at On The Rodeo Road to tell her fans that all is well.
In our very first giveaway, we partnered with my favorite clothing company to bring three readers three new Cowboy Militia shirts. We also told you about the company, and its efforts to be on the cutting-edge of Western fashion. I’m sure this isn’t the last you’ll hear of Cowboy Militia on TBRB, like I said, they’re my favorite!
If Cowboy Militia is my favorite clothing company, Cowboy Couture is definitely my favorite place to go for Western tack. I’m absolutely in love with my red and black zebra stingray set (complete with a matching halter!) from Cowboy Couture owner and designer Renee Clair Bearss, and I can’t wait for my spur straps to come in this month. And judging by the number of hits this post got, it looks like many of you are just drooling over her gear, too.
First posted in 2009, TBRB reposted this story on BillieAnn Sexton in February as one of our “greatest hits.” Well, it looks like it’s still a classic, drawing in hundreds of views. Always eager to hear the secrets of the girls that are on the rodeo road full time, TBRB readers just loved hearing from BillieAnn.
A post featuring young Regan Henning again cracks the top 10. This post gave those of us working at a computer all day a great few minutes of escape into the world of barrel racing, with videos of Regan, Charmayne, Lance, Tanya, and Mesa.
Stick around in 2011 for more great content from TBRB!
We all watched Tana Poppino have a year full of ups and downs that led to a National Finals Rodeo with more of the same. Throughout it all, Tana kept her faith, positivity and devotion to her horses’ well being. Read Tana’s latest report from the road (this time, that road leads home).
Dec. 20, 2010 – Home never looked better. As excited as I was about qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals, I also knew that the timing wasn’t great for me. I, and my horses, weren’t ready. It’s one thing to be competitive in July, but to try to get your “game” to its highest level in just three or four weeks wasn’t realistic. I was extremely hopeful, and knew our potential, but to think that you are going to compete with the best riders and horses in the world, well, that’s another thing. I was disappointed, but not overly so. I know we have a lot of work to do before the season gets rolling again in January.
Thanks to Wrangler, Dodge, Las Vegas Events, the WPRA, the PRCA and the NFR crew for all their hard work and support for the NFR. The barrel race was extremely exciting, and the fans loved it. Thanks to the WPRA for all the awards, and to Circle Y Saddlery for the saddle.
Thanks to all of you who cheered for me and support me in the good times and the not so good. You’ll never know how much your encouragement means to me. Thanks to Professional’s Choice, Total Health Enhancement, EquiPride, Cowboy Rigs, SpurRadio, and now, MAXX Sunglasses for their support. My family does so much for me, especially Marty. I couldn’t do this without him. Well, as I said, I have a lot of work to do, so I better get to it.
Remember God gave us the greatest gift, His son, Jesus; so that we could have a relationship with Him. If you don’t know Him, this season would be a great time to get to know Him. We are here because of His love, share that love with someone else. Merry Christmas.