This next duo running in The Best of the Best in Ohio Charity Barrel Race is another homemade horse and rider combo. This team, which nearly wasn't a team at all, will be lighting up the pen Sept. 30. Find out why Anne almost didn't keep Jules, plus more about their career together right here! Tell … [Read more...]
Fourth Annual Susan Rowe Fryer Memorial
The Barrel Racing Blog, in partnership with On the Road with Dawn and Clea, is supporting the Fourth Annual Susan Rowe Fryer Memorial Barrel Race and Roping. We're truly excited to tell you much more about this amazing event. Thanks to Sara Spisak for writing up this information and providing these … [Read more...]
Meet the Best of the Best in Ohio: Barbara Jimison
Photo by Brent Puhl This morning we met Justin Theado, and tonight we'll meet Barbara Jimison, who had major support from her fans when it came to our nomination period! Barbara and this special horse have laid down some amazing runs at the WB Ranch (one of them is shown below) and their looking to … [Read more...]
Best of the Best in Ohio Barrel Race from On the Road with Dawn and Clea and The Barrel Racing Blog
The Barrel Racing Blog and On The Road with Dawn and Clea have a BIG announcement, which you might have heard a little about already! We'll be hosting our very first BEST OF THE BEST IN OHIO BARREL RACE at WB Ranch in … [Read more...]
Meet barrel racers Loren Altman and Mia Shaffer
Mia on Kramer at Dime It's the talk of the town - errr, or at least the Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia barrel racing communities - Mia Shaffer is sitting in the top 10 of the 1D at the NBHA Youth World Show aboard a horse she's barely run. That horse? Loren Altman's gelding, Dark Mountain … [Read more...]
In the Arena with Barrel Racer and Trainer Deena Fries
We've gotten to know her barrel racing background and her training philosophies, and today Deena Fries will tell us about her in-the-arena mindset and more. Deena held the infamous arena record at Circle D Saddle Club for more than a decade with Mister Te Dandy, and she's won more major titles than … [Read more...]
Junior Horse to Watch Update: For Flits and Giggles is on Fire!
On a long weekend of barrel racing in Western Pennsylvania, For Flits And Giggles and Krystal Dyer wracked up big winnings at both Buckhorn Arena and the Venango County Fairgrounds. The duo placed second in the Junior Horse at Buckhorn running a 15.5, then went on to win the Junior Horse at Venango … [Read more...]
Betsy Johnson’s Barbie-inspired Derby hat
The Kentucky Derby is still weeks away but a tremendous amount of time and effort has already gone into preparing Derby day headwear. Betsy Johnson, a designer known for her funky, over-the-top fashions, will partake in the festivities with some clever creations of her own. … [Read more...]
Now to add some bling: ROCK & ROLL COWGIRL
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 … [Read more...]
Thanks, Jack
Yesterday the barrel racing community - particularly our community in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia - lost a great one. Jack Schweiger passed away after a long battle with cancer Wednesday, March 30, 2011. He was 71. As a kid, Jack and his daughters Kelley Jones and Sue Bologna welcomed me … [Read more...]