MAY 21, 2008

SPRING is still struggling to get a foot hold in our area but there is nothing like a weekend "South of the Border" to heat things up! Sure, its a little early this year but manager Janice Fier guarantees it won't snow! Believe or not this show is our longest running in its original venue, on the NCRHA schedule. The South of the Border Classic tradition is rich and memorable with power surges, water tank diving, portable lights, sun burn and down pours but what always comes to mind first are the huge slide stops and big wins! (plus the chips and salsa with a cold beverage!)

See you in Roscoe, IL June 6-8th. Click the link below for the full show schedule:

http://www.ncrha.com/schedules/2008_SOBC_Show_Schedule_2.htm

Upcoming Show Dates:

Goodwin Stables Show - July 12th, Hastings, MN

NCRHA Futurity and Derby Show - July 31, August, St. Paul, MN

UWRF Reining - September 27th, River Falls, WI

NCRHA Spookfest and North Central U.S. Affiliate Finals - October 31- Nov 2 - Winona, MN

See www.ncrha.com for show details.

As the summer gears up, so do plans for the NCRHA FUTURITY & DERBY SHOW at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds in St. Paul, MN. This show is our major event - the big pen, the big prizes and the big money! We hope you make plans to ride or visit us for this special celebration that showcases aged event horses as well as Saddle Circuit entries. We hope to honor all those who have participated in this years Sire & Dam Program who help make our Futurity a consistent product year after year.

Remember Futurity nominations are due July 1st - http://www.ncrha.com/specialinfo/NCRHA_Futurity_Nomination_Form_2008.htm

For show schedule click: http://www.ncrha.com/schedules/NCRHAFuturityShow%20Schedule2008_3.htm

Congratulations to our 2008 Extravaganza Derby Champions. It was an exciting afternoon and evening in Fergus Falls, MN which ended with first time winner, Steve DeFrang taking home top prizes in both the Open and Intermediate Open divisions riding HR Write On Cash . Brian Welman tied himself for the reserve spot in the Open and Intermediate while Nathan O'Connor renewed his '07 Limited Open title on Jackie Be Ruf for another year. Sally Broten was the Non Pro Champion with her steady partner Dreamy Little Sailor followed by another strong Canadian showing from Dawn Romanowich winning both the Intermediate and Limited Non Pro Derby atop SLJ Authentic Juice. Thank you to all our event entries and to organizers, Brian Welman and Al Gadola.

Click here for all three days of Extravaganza Results:

http://www.ncrha.com/specialinfo/Extravaganza_May_9_2008_Results.htm

http://www.ncrha.com/specialinfo/Extravaganza_May_10_2008_Results.htm

http://www.ncrha.com/specialinfo/Extravaganza_May_11_2008_Results.htm

NRHA Professionals Tim McQuay and Brian Welman are guest clinicians in the 2008 Regional Clinic Series to Benefit the NRHyA at the UW-RF horse arena. A few slots remain open on Saturday only!

Food Stand and NRHA items available.

$250 for adult riders/$150 for youth riders/$25 to audit per day.

Space is limited - please contact Heather Cline for reservations: 405-946-7400 ext. 137 or youth@nrha.com

A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND AT THE SHOWS...

Please remember to keep your Dog on a leash at all time during NCRHA events - fines may be issued to those who do not comply with this policy. To quote our infamous show announcer, "You may love your dog but that doesn't mean everyone loves your dog!"
Warm-Up time before each class is reserved for entries in the upcoming class.
Warm-Up Etiquette is always important to maintain safety. Circle and Fencing times are provided during each warm-up session.
Avoid making stops on the circle track or at "X" (center) and always look behind when halting during circle time.
Rollbacks and going around the full end while fencing is also discouraged.
Keep eyes up and communicate your intended path if near other riders.

Check out the exciting race for the Bob's Custom Saddles here:

http://www.ncrha.com/special/2008_SaddleCircuitPoints_new.him

Find out what the smiles are all about at www.ncrha.com!

Ali Leonhart had a huge Extra with the Incredible Meg / Laura Coss and Janice Fier stand with trainer Kim Diercks after their winning runs in the Limited Non Pro / Rookie rider Ann Pulling is having fun showing on the NCRHA Win-Saddle Circuit riding her gelding, Olenas Lil Wrangler.