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Kendall: Simi Valley is really nice. I never went to that arena before and I really liked it. Thank you Susan for a nice race.

Jill: WAY TO GO CAITLYN!!! Thanks Susan for putting on another great race! We appreciate all you do for us!

Yvette Hill: Hi Susan,No we didn't suffer any loss or damage, however it was very scary to say the least. Thank goodness for the charity of strangers. People who's own property was in danger. As I was attempting to write, the only heartache we suffered was from the lack of support from our very own district.Thanks for your concern Susan. You are fantastic!Yvette Hill

Susan: Yvette - Was your property okay after the evacuation? I haven't heard of any NBHA Members in California having any damage or loss of horses (Thank Goodness!), but I have received word of lots of evacuations.

Yvette Hill: Hi All,I wanted to write as this seems to be the place to speak out. After the fires in our area, I am left wondering about the barrel racing community. We had to evacuate 40 horses during the recent fire storm in Santa Clarita and NONE of our district members where anywhere in sight. I could understand if any of their properties where in danger, but they where not. There where strangers that lived in the same areas as most of the members of our district 17 lived, and they were all fine. I had f

Deanise: Kuddo's to Susan for such hard work at the state show! It is such hard work to coordinate more than 300 hundred riders each day, along with all the volunteer's and the TWO paid "employee's". So many people with so many different personalities is more than a headache! Especially when the certain elements are out of your control, such as awards. There were hiccups but WOW what great awards! So much fun...can't wait for Vegas and State next year!

Kiknitup: I don't know what's going on!!! This year's State Show was AWESOME!! The awards were the best - saddles AND buckles to first place in EVERY class??? Headstalls AND Breastcollars to Second place??? The ground was amazing!!! Quit whining!

Spurinit@aol.com: State finals was the wrost barrel race I have ever gone to. Where are the pee wee buckles and where are the Checks.

rodeogirl65: The show was so much fun!!! We loved the DOG RACES & can't wait till next year!!!!

Delaina Taketa: wow! i love how Susan is so involved with what we think! Vegas was awesome it was nice to see some california faces there that i new. You guys all did great! for me i had big success and am sitting 3rd in 4D for the all star standings and have a new saddle sitting in my living room! I cant wait too see everyone at state finals. it should be fun! also again thank you so much Susan for being involved! It really makes everything soo much fun! cant wait too see what you have in store for us at state

Deanise: Pat is right...the consideration for those who need to pull out of a show for reasons beyond their control is awesome. I had to pull out of City of Industry due to my hubby breaking his leg that Friday morning, as I was prepping to leave. I couldn't leave him to have surgery (7 screws & a 5 inch plate) alone. Thanks for the understanding!

Susan: Thanks, Pat and Kay C - we really appreciate hearing from you!

pat robertson: I benefitted from last years policy about refunds, esp since i got so sick at state finals i barely could drive home an hour from tulare,I was trilled that state finals gave me some of entrys back and with absolutely no hassels...I told everyone thet were impressed, for that reason alone unless none of my horses are sound enuff to go I am going to state finals. I was saddened to see that refunds were going to be tuffer to attain. When circumstances change @ the show consideration goes a long w

KayC Brink: I realy thought the dog race at state was fun, hope to see it agin. Im shur we could all help out and it would go smoother next time given the chance. I know you all have enough on your plate already at state, I my self plan to make more effort to help out this year where I can and if we all try to do somthing to help thoses that work so hard to put on the big shows for us Im shur we'd see lots of smiley faces and mabe some other fun side enteranement ??? Thanks for the big fun shows!

Cara Harris: this is great! A NBHA blog! thanks for taking the time.

Susan: Thanks for visiting!

Saturday, January 6th 2007

10:02 AM

Happy New Year! Check out our NEW Blog!

Mood:

NBHA California wishes you a Happy New Year! We have lots of exciting plans for another great year of Barrel Racing in the Golden State.

We've generated this blog to keep you up-to-date on the most recent happenings at the State Level. This is where you can find up-to-date information regarding NBHA California. We hope that you will use this blog as a means of providing feedback to NBHA State Management and to your fellow barrel racers.

NBHA California - Smooth Run 5000
We are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Smooth Run 5000 scheduled July 7 & 8th, 2007 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California. We promise great awards and big added money for this show. Don't miss it!

NBHA 2007 State Championships
The 2007 State Show will be held in Tulare in October. We will advise dates just as soon as we confirm them with the Fairgrounds.

Due to the problems we encountered from people taking assigned panels without permission at our 2006 Show, we will no longer provide outdoor panels, as it is too difficult to manage and takes time from the important business of managing the Show. This year, we will not be able to provide outdoor pens as we have in the past; however, you will still be able to bring your own panels at no charge.

We also plan on asking contestants to PREORDER shavings & feed. There will be an order form enclosed with your State Show Packet that will go out this summer. We will have it delivered to your stall in advance of your arrival.

We plan on ordering more stalls this year and promise to coordinate stall assignments more efficiently this year.

We will have a stronger vet out and refund policy this year. Provided you advise us before the show starts that you are vetting out, we will refund your entry fees. Once the show has started, we will not provide refunds for any reason. Refunds may take up to 8 weeks to issue.

District 7 News
District 7 is hosting a benefit for District 7 member DeAnn Gregori. Please visit their website at www.nbhaca07.com for information regarding this important event. NBHA California will be donating it's awards fees in support of this event.

District 12 Race News
District 12 has published part of their 2007 race schedule. Please visit the NBHA State Event Calendar to view the scheduled dates. You can find the calendar by following the links from the home page at www.nbhaca.com.

District 15 News
District 15 proudly welcomes District Director Jody Bagwell! Jody brings with her many years of experience producing horse shows and has already committed to adding $1000 to every race of 2007 in her District. She has a Stallion Auction at every race through August and will be hosting the Hi on the Wine Futurity, as well. The NBHA State Event Calendar is updated with all of District 15's race dates for the new year. You can visit the calendar by following the link on www.nbhaca.com. For more information, please visit District 15's brand new website at www.dist15.nbhaca.com.

District 16 News
District 16 is looking for a new Director! Are you interested in joining our team? You'll learn about the barrel racing industry, establish contacts, and be closest to the action in this rewarding position. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact susan@nbhaca.com.

2 Comment(s).

Posted by Debra Zavatto:

Wow! I have not looked at the website in months and it's really changed! Not that it was bad before, but it really looks great and is easier to get around in! Look forward to reading the posts on the Blog :)

Sunday, January 7th 2007 @ 11:14 PM