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M. B. R. A. Board of Directors 2015

President - Chris MacLean rx_cmaclean@hotmail.com 902-657-2854

Vice President - Tommy Fraser tomfraser2010@hotmail.com 902-396-9073 / 902-925-2476

Secretary - Beth O' Leary betholeary@scotsburn.com

902-462-3361

Treasurer - Kathy Stevens kstevens81@eastlink.ca 902-686-3750

Directors

Kaleigh Denton kaleighd_534@hotmail.com 902-371-2826

Elaine MacLean Poodleparlour@hotmail.com (H) 902-435-4447 (W) 902-435-5553

Tim Parker timliquidates@gmail.com 902-890-4630

Cherie Parker cherie_j@hotmail.com 902-759-4389

Terry Cole j.terry.a@hotmail.com 902-305-4771

Lucy Collier Gallant lucycollier573@hotmail.com 902-397-1340

Featured on the front page of our

newsletter are the winners of the

awards voted on by the members

at the annual banquet. The Earl

Jones Memorial Sportsperson

Award went to Bobby Stevens.

Cindy Boutlier and her mare

Dundas Salty Josey took home the

Most Improved Horse award and

Wendy MacLean was voted Most

Improved Rider of the year.

Congratulations everyone!

Newsletter Submissions

If you have any news,

announcements or events that you

would like to see published in our

newsletter please send

submissions to:

maritimebarrelracing@gmail.com

Memberships are now due! If you haven’t already sent in your

membership, you can find the forms at the end of the

newsletter or on our website, www.martimebarrelracing.com.

Also, new this year you can pay for your membership through e

transfer. Please contact Kathy Stevens for more information.

After May 15th there will be a $10.00 late fee.

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2015 EVENTS & INFORMATION

Truro Jackpot, NSPE Grounds - May 9, 10 Tom Burt and Mark McGuire Memorial Jackpot, North Sydney - May 30, 31 Bridgewater Jackpot - June 13, 14 Truro Jackpot, NSPE Grounds - July 4, 5 Lawrencetown Jackpot - July 18, 19 Crapaud Jackpot - July 25, 26 Barrel-A-Rama, Crapaud - August 15, 16 *Please note this is not an MBRA sanctioned event*

Contact Gerald Dixon for more information 902-658-2393 Truro Jackpot, NSPE Grounds - September 26, 27

The Big Ex, Bridgewater, NS – July 28, 29 Old Home Week, PEI - August 13, 14 Cape Breton Exhibition, NS - August 20, 21, 22 Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition, NS - August 28, 29 Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition, NS - September 4, 5, 6 Hants County Exhibition, NS - September 18, 19, 20 Maritime Fall Fair, NS - October 10, 11, 12

*Information and entry forms will be posted on the website as soon as it becomes available*

Mark your calendars, the banquet and dance will be held at the Holiday Inn, Truro on November 14!

Tickets and more information will be available closer to the date.

*Please note, these are NOT MBRA sanctioned events. See clinic page for more information

Sheena Dunham Barrel Clinic, Sydney, NS (Elmwood Stables) – April 22, 23, 25, 26 (Tentative)

Marci Powell Barrel Clinic, Brookfield, NS (Five Fires Equestrian Center) – May 2, 3

Kristin Weaver Barrel Clinic, Brookfield, NS (Five Fires Equestrian Center) – June 18, 19, 20, 21

Marci is a CPRA/WPRA Professional Barrel Racer. Marci has been in the top 15 Canadian

Professional Rodeo Standings twice, and has qualified for the Calgary Stampede 4 times. She won

her first professional rodeo in 1984 as a teenager, and set a CPRA record for winning the Richest

Professional Barrel Race at a PRCA/CPRA Rodeo in Canada. She held that record for many years on

a horse she trained herself called "Barney". She has also been a FCA, LRA, & WRA finalist, as well

as many wins and placings at Futurities & Derby's, including in 2005 she was Reserve Futurity

Champion at the Silver Sage Futurity on a mare she trained called “Spur n Move”. A futurity short

round qualifier in 2008 on two horses she trained "Six" and "Freckles", and in 2009 an ABRA

saddle winner on a gelding she trained named "Pinball". In 2013 Marci placed at CSPRA rodeos on

a 5 year old called Junior! In 2014 Marci qualified for the NSPRA finals in Las Vegas on 2 six year

old geldings, Junior and VF A Sleek Design.

This clinic is unfortunately full, however, auditors are welcome at a fee of $20.00 per day. For

more information contact Chris MacLean at 902-657-2854

Marci Powell

Sheena has been riding and training barrel racing horses for over 15 years. Some of her accomplishments are as follows:

Sheena Dunham

Kristin is the only barrel racer to have won AQHA world titles in reining and working cow horse

as well as in barrel racing and NFR QUALIFIER! In her clinics, learn the horsemanship

techniques that have kept her in the winner’s circle for over 20 years! She has a very

impressive and long list of accomplishments and credentials. During this clinic Kristin will work

on proper leg and hand cues, correct body position, fixes for Problems, horsemanship to keep

your horse working, hauling tips to win at any level, and lots of one on one work. She rides

each horse, then works one on one with each horse & rider.

The details are still being ironed out and will be available through Kristins facebook page as

soon as they are available. For more information contact Diana Nichols at diokep@osprey.net

or 620-340-2372.

Kristin Weaver-Brown

1994 CCA Rookie of the year

1994 & 1995 MRCA LBR Champion

4 time MRCA Barrel Horse of the Year "Brownie"

12 CCA Finals Qualifier

CCA Barrel Horse of the Year "Quincy"

2 time CCA LBR Champion

2 Time CPRA Finalist

Calgary Stampede Qualifier

MBRA Barrel racing Champion on "Future"

MBR Champion "Crime of Fire"

Todd Styles Barrel Race Champion " Weeza"

Futurity Derby Money earner

Barrel Futurities Of America Finalist 2007

2012 MBRA 2D saddle Jill's eye opener

2012 Todd Styles Barrel race Champion

"Future" The cost of this two day clinic is $300.00. A deposit of $150 is due by March 30th. For more

information and details you can contact Brenna Dicks through facebook or at 902-577-8431

Congratulations to Jeremy Graham on the

purchase of his new horse, Smooth Ike. These

two are bound to make a great team and I’m

sure we’ll be seeing them in the money this

year!

Congratulations goes out to Beth O Leary on

the purchase of her new horse, VF

Nomajorcomprimise. This little mare has tons

of potential and we can’t wait to see what

happens this season!

Congratulations to Jessie Taylor on her new

horse, Frenchmans Promise. Jessie recently

purchased this big beautiful 5 year old from

Ontario. The junior horse class is going to have

some tough competition this year!

After taking this guy for a test run last year in

Truro and getting along with him like an old

pro, it had to be made official. Emma Taylor is

the proud new owner of Takin A Chance!

Congrats Emma!

Some of you may recognize this handsome

fellow. This is Shann Cox’s new horse, Jags

Cash Flow. The show season is just around

the corner and I think we’re all excited to see

the new duo in action! Congrats Shann!

This is Kate Dew and her new horse Tiny Gays

Dasher. It looks like this guy is bred to run!

We can’t wait to see you two at the jackpots

this year! Congratulations Kate.

Pictured here is Charlotte Robicheau and her

new mount, Docs Bobby Jae. This is sure to

be a great combination and we can’t wait to

see what 2015 has in store! Congrats!

MARITIME BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION

2015 Membership Application

NAME: ______________________________________________________________________

If applying for a family membership please list all family members to be included

along with date of birth of all youth. Family membership is defined as maximum of 2 adults and any

number of youth all residing in the same household. If needed attach a separate list.

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ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________

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PHONE #: _____________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:______________________________________________________

All newsletters and notices will be mailed electronically unless otherwise indicated. Please check here if

you need to have yours sent by Canada Post ___________________

Please list the MBRA numbers you have and the horse associated with that number.

Please, also include any numbers you have and don't currently use. Any numbers not being used for an

extended period of time and/or not listed here may be reassigned by the MBRA (If needed please attach a

separate list)_______________________________________________________________________

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Mail form and signed waiver, together with payment to:

Maritime Barrel Racing Association

c/o Kathy Stevens

1186 Wentworth-Collingwood Rd

RR# 1 Collingwood, NS

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With the exception of new members, an additional late fee of $10.00 will be charged after May 15, 2015.

For those entering Exhibitions, with the exception of new members, the fee will be double the original fee

if received after the close of Exhibition Entries.

2015 Fees: Individual $25.00 Family $50.00

2015 M. B. R. A. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

By signing this form I/We understand that I/We are applying for membership in the Maritime Barrel

Racing Association (herein referred to as the MBRA) and agree to the following:

I/We understand that membership in the MBRA is subject to acceptance by the current board of directors

of the MBRA and is a privilege not a right.

I/We understand said membership can be suspended, or revoked at any time by the board of directors in

accordance with the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of MBRA and I/We agree to be bound by all such

bylaws, rules and regulations.

I/We agree to assume full responsibility for the safety of myself/ourselves and/or my/our

representatives, horses or property during any function or event sanctioned by the MBRA.

I/We understand that the MBRA does not carry personal liability insurance on behalf of its competitors

and applicant therefore understands that I am/we are responsible for obtaining such insurance.

I/We agree that I/We and my/our representatives shall conduct themselves in a courteous and sportsman

like manner at all times, at all MBRA sanctioned events, and to respect not only the rules and regulations

of the MBRA but the rights of others to attend and compete in such events.

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Signature of applicant Signature of applicant

NOTE: When applying for a family membership both adults must sign.

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Signature of parent/legal guardian for youth Name of youth and date of birth

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Signature of parent/legal guardian for youth Name of youth and date of birth

NOTE:

1) Parent/legal guardian must sign for any and all youth.

2) Unsigned applications will not be accepted.

3) Payment must accompany application.

4) Members are responsible to ensure the association has their current contact

information (postal address, phone number and email address information).