I’ll be just across the border in Bluffton, INwith the crew from the Broken Horn Rodeo Company on Saturday Sept 3^rd.  This is an IPRA show at theWellsCounty 4H Fairgrounds just off Route 30 West of Van Wert OH.  For more information, visit www.brokenhornrodeo.com.

On Sunday the 4th it’s the Highland County Fair inHillsboro,OHand the Three Bar J Rodeo Company.  This is a Midstates Rodeo Association sanction event that starts at 4pm.  For more information, visit www.midstatesrodeo.com.

Also on Sunday, come on down to one of my favorites as I join the Buckeye Rodeo Company for the Washington County Fair in Marietta, OH.  This is a dual sanctioned Midstates and American Pro Rodeo Association show in the Grandstand of the Washington County Fair.  7:30 show time but get there early because the last two years I’ve done this one we sell it out.  Visit www.washcountyfair.com  for more information.

And on Monday, travel down to Ripley, OH and the Broken Horn Ranch for the Bulls and Bikes Poker Run Event.  This is another SEBRA Extreme Bull Riding event with a 4:00 Kick Off right at the home of the Broken Horn Rodeo Company.  For more information, visit www.brokenhornrodeo.com.

I will be over the other border in West Alexander, PA for a special two event day with the Rafter M-W Rodeo Company.   Performances will be at 1:00pm and 7:00pm at the West Alexander Fair.  Visit www.westalexfair.com for more.

Wednesday, September 7th is another Rafter M-W Rodeo show at the Belmont County Fair in St. Clairsville, OH.  7:00 Open Rodeo at the new fairgrounds location.  Visit www.belmontcountyfair.org.

This past weekend I received a lot of compliments and questions at Buckin Ohio on my beautiful horse Morning Star.  I can tell you the horse looks like she does because of three things, her feed, her exercise program and dac vitamins and minerals.   Look for us on the road again in the coming weeks.

-Joe

BARREL RACE/MOUNTED SHOOT

AT W/B arena 1640 county road B Swanton Ohio
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH
$2 gate fee for spectators
EXPO BARRELS 9:00 TO 11:00 $5 PER RUN
Contestants are asked to wear pink clothing /tack (Mattie’s Favorite color!)
NBHA/CMSA DRESS CODE PLEASE!
4D JACKPOT BARRELS TO START AT 11:30
Entry fee $25   60% payback 40% to Mattie
Entry booth/ Auction are cash only please!
MAIN MATCH: ENTRY FEE $15 PER RIDER
70% to Mattie 20% to 1st place team 10% to 2nd place team

Teams: 1 barrel racer/ 1 Shooter drawn from hats to form team.
CALCUTTA: each team will then be auctioned off to the highest
bidder. Spectators/riders are to bid on the team that they think will
win! Money from Calcutta will be split 70% to Mattie 30% to hi
bidder of winning team. Every one is welcome to participate in the
auction!

Immediately after auction is complete Barrel racer team members will run in
order that they sold. After Barrel runs are finished Mounted Shooter team
mate will run 1 stage. 5 sec penalty for knocked over barrel or missed
balloon. Barrel run time combined with Shooter time fastest team wins

50-50 raffles will be a contest between Barrel Racers and Shooters! Each
will conduct 1 drawing. So make sure you support your favorite event!

Food stand provided by CUSTERS COWBOYS mounted shooters club all
proceeds go to Mattie

Stalls available: $20 for day ($10 returned for cleaned out stall)

For more info contact Brad Lumbrezer – 419-583-6737

THANK YOU! TO THE WYLIE’S AND W/B ARENA, FOR DONATING
THEIR BEAUTIFUL FACILITY FOR THIS EVENT!!

THANK YOU! TO Joe Coalter, our announcer for donating his services for
the Day!

THANK YOU! TO all of the barrel racers and mounted shooters for your help in making this
possible!

I believe the Equine Industry offers low cost family entertainment in a time when it’s needed more than ever.  Let’s face it, most of our events are free to the public and even when there is a ticket involved, it’s typically not expensive.  To that end, informing the public of your event on “Horsin Around Ohio” makes good sense for everyone.  If you agree, all you need to do is send me information regarding your upcoming events.  I’ll do my very best to talk about it the week of the event.  Please send information to joe@rodeovoice.com

Please note that mention of your event on “Horsin Around Ohio” is not a replacement for advertising.  I cannot encourage you enough to contact WQKT directly to talk about advertising your event well in advance of the date.  You can reach WQKT directly at 330-264-5122 or email them at contact@wqkt.com

I look forward to hearing from you.  In the mean time please listen for information regarding “Horsin Around Ohio” coming soon.

May God bless all the trails you ride.