BARREL RACING REPORT

1 Volume 5, Issue 18 May 3, 2011 BARREL RACING REPORT - Fast Horses, Fast News since 2007 -Open Finals1D 1 JL Dash Ta Heaven, Ashley Nelson, , $4, RUNDOWN: ASHLEY NELSONHORSE: JL Dash Ta Heaven Sorrel Stallion, 6 Years Old, hands, 1150 : Jud LittleHORSE HISTORY: Most people have heard about Jl Dash Ta Heav-en s early training with Jolene Montgomery. A few of his past wins are the AQHA Junior World in Poles, Old Fort Days Derby and Rodeo, Abilene Rodeo, Dodge City Rodeo, he won the fi rst round at Reno, was 4th in Second Round at Reno. He then broke the arena record Lone Star Arena in Stephenville, TX and has broken several arena records including now the arena record at the historic OKC Coliseum.

2 RIDER HISTORY: I am from Iowa originally and moved to Ardmore in January 2009 and started working at Jud Little Ranch in Febru-ary. I had actually started my own business as a massage therapist in Iowa and been doing that for 3 years before deciding I wanted to ride for more than 6 months a year. I grew up breakaway roping and I ran barrels and had started team roping as well before I moved to Ardmore. I really thought I would be a massage therapist down here and start a new business, but then the job with Jud came up and the rest is history. When I started at the Jud Little Ranch I was loping open horses for about 6 months.

3 Then Jolene (Montgomery) asked me to work with her after her helper had left to go to school. When Jolene was going to leave and go on her own, she told me if I wanted to be the trainer she would put in a good word for me with Jud. I didn t know a lot about training but Jolene said we had a year and she would teach me all that she could in that year and then I would just have to get runs and experience. I just really appreciate Jud giving me the chance to do this. I have a lot to learn about the futurity horses but we have good horses and we are working on it.

4 I appreciate Jolene so much because I learned a ton from her and if it wasn t for her and Jud I wouldn t be where I am now. All my family still lives in Iowa and I am really close to my family so that s hard but it is like a family at the Jud Little Ranch so that is really nice for : Twisted wire gag from Kathy JamesHEADGEAR: NoneSADDLE: Shiloh, that s what Jolene ran him in so we didn t want to change that. PAD: Cutter Classic made by Steve BirdwellLEG GEAR: Classic Equine Legacy & Polos on backGRAIN: Omolene 500 SUPPLEMENTS: Maalox morning and night HAY: Alfalfa and coastal ADDITIONAL HORSE CARE & SHOEING: Nick Meabon shoes him with leather pad just under the shoe itself for support.

5 Dr Robin Johnson takes good care of him as his veterinarian. TRAINING & RIDING STYLE: I learned from Jolene how to get the colts really broke in the face and throughout their bodies. After the colts are really riding well, then I begin working them on the barrels. Ideally, I don t want to have to do a lot with my hands so on the 3 year olds I like to go in there, check them and let them work around the BARREL and fi nd their feet and the path and style that best fi ts them. I am still learning and still fi nding my style so my training & riding style is a work in progress.

6 WHAT WAS IT LIKE SETTING AN ARENA RECORD: Before I ran, I saw all those really good horses runnings 1s ( ) and I just thought that my horse (JL Dash Ta Heaven) could run an 0. I knew how great all those other horses were, but after all the things JL Dash Ta Heaven has done I just knew he could do it. He is just so athletic, fast, and strong, he can do a lot of things other horses can t. Then right before I was ready to run Jolene told me, You can do this, don t take no for an answer! She is so good with getting her mind right and it must BBR World Finals Open Continued on Page 3 Nelson & JL Dash Ta Heaven Set RecordDYNA SNOWSI 80JL DASH TA HEAVENSPECIAL EFFORTSI 104 DYNAS PLAIN SPECIALSPECIAL FEELINSSI 932005 SORREL STALLIONFUNNY FEELINSI 84 DOTHAN(TB)IMA VAN S GIRLSI 76 SUDDEN FAMESI 98 DASH FOR CASHSI 114 DASH TA FAMESI 113 FIRST DOWN DASHSI 105 FIRST PRIZE ROSESI 98 TINY S GAYSI 106 BAR DEARIESI 90 RIDER: ASHLEY NELSON; OWNER/BREEDER: JUD LITTLEBARREL RACING REPORT MAY 3, 2011 PAGE 2 Tracy & Dusti Swan West, TX : www.

7 Email: BARREL RACING REPORT is emailed weekly, every Tuesday night, 52 weeks per year by Tracy and Dusti Swan, West, TX. The BARREL RACING REPORT is designed to provide horsemen and women one source for up to date BARREL RACING results, informative industry articles, sales results and breeding information. All results have been approved by event producers or association personnel. All breeding information is provided via AQHA or APHA and is approved content. The information provided in the BARREL RACING REPORT is believed to be accurate. The BARREL RACING REPORT will not be responsible for mistakes.

8 However, we would like to correct any that we may have. Please give us a call or email us at Exciting New Additions to the BFAsubmitted by Tamara Reinhardt BARREL Futurities of America is pleased to introduce several new sponsors and announce additional awards for the 2011 BFA World Championships. In response to members requests the BFA has partnered with the American Quarter Horse Association to produce a $5000 Ama-teur Derby Final in conjunction with the BFA SUCCEED Derby. Similar to the $10,000 Jud Little Ranch Amateur Futurity Final, the AQHA Amateur Derby Final will feature the 5 fastest amateur derby contestants who do not qualify for the SUCCEED Derby Final.

9 Each fi nalist will receive a check. To be eligible, SUCCEED Derby contestants must submit a copy of their AQHA amateur card with their entry. The AQHA is excited about this opportunity to be involved with the BFA and the World Championship event. Both the BFA and AQHA are committed to providing competition opportunities for all levels of riders. Too, by joining the SUCCEED Derby, AQHA invests in an age level of BARREL RACING that encour-ages the longevity of performance horses careers and can provide a second career for AQHA racehorses. RockandRoll Jeans, manufactured by Panhandle Slim, is a new apparel sponsor for the BFA World Championships.

10 Awarding a pair of RockandRoll jeans to each of the 31 event, division, and go-round champions, RockandRoll puts their brand of edgy Western fashion on both men and women, adults and youth. Contestants at the BFA World Championships are invited to experience Oklahoma City Stockyards hospitality at both Cattle-men s Restaurant and Langston s. Nationally renowned Cattlemen s Restaurant will be the Winner Dinner destination as it presents 31 meal gift certifi cates valued at $30 each event, division, and go-round champions. Langston s Western Store is designated as the VIP Winner s Circle sponsor for both $uper$takes and Finals competitions.