We shall remember 2007 a year of broken records! Record earnings, record championships and of course...the record loonie!

2008 is upon us and it is time to make plans for the season. What are your goals, your dreams and aspirations? You can only achieve what you think is possible, so don't hold back.

Here is a link to an interview with the 2007 World Champion Heeler Walt Woodard.

Podcast from TalkRodeo

Good for Walt for giving credit to his wife and for telling the world how he takes naps to stay primed.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays from Rodeo Classifieds

It has been a fantastic year for Rodeo Classifieds.com and I hope it has been a fulfilling year for you too.

Thank you for your patronage over the year and I look forward to doing business with so many more of you that will have barrel horses, rope horses, prospects, trailers and more for sale in 2008.

I look forward to promoting barrel racing, roping and rodeo in the New Year through our event listings, discussion and results forums.

Here's to Fast Times and Smooth Runs in the New Year!

Warm wishes from my barn to yours,

Michelle Davey
www.rodeoclassifieds.com

Holiday Special from Rodeo Classifieds

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Interesting news on the rodeo front.....

Trevor Brazile announced at a small media gathering after the NFR, that fans only have 5 more years to see him in action. Brazile stated that he wants to be at home to see his new born son Treston off to school 5 years from now. Trevor Brazile will retire from rodeo.

In the meantime, Brazile sets his sights at beating Ty Murray's record of 7 all around titles. Brazile credits Murray for giving him big goals to shoot for and records to beat in the rodeo arena.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Warm Wishes from my Barn to yours!

Michelle

Runner up x 3 for Canada

Three events, four contestants from Canada, three runner ups to the world. That's pretty darn impressive.

Rod Hay, Lee Graves and Lindsay Sears all finished their year in second place in the world last night at the 49th National Finals Rodeo. The fourth contestant Deb Renger, was second in the average in the Barrel Racing.

Here are the 2007 PRCA World Champions

All-Around cowboy: Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas
Bareback riding: Bobby Mote, Culver, Ore.
Steer wrestling: Jason Miller, Lance Creek, Wyo.
Team roping (header): Chad Masters, Clarksville, Tenn.
Team roping (heeler): Walt Woodard, Stockton, Calif.
Saddle bronc riding: Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M.
Tie-down roping: Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas
Barrel racing: Brittany Pozzi-Pharr, Victoria, Texas
Bull riding: Wesley Silcox, Payson, Utah
Steer roping: Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas

Rod Hay goes into the record books for having the highest score over 10 head at the finals (826) this surpassed the previous Wrangler NFR average record of 825 points on 10 head set by his brother-in-law Glen O’Neill during O’Neill’s world championship season in 2002.

Trevor Brazile met his goal of winning a triple crown of world titles. Brazile won secured the All around title in round 8, won the steer wrestling in November and waited until the last round to secure his tie down roping championship. Brazile joinds legends Jim Shoulders and Roy Cooper as the only two cowboys to have down this.

Brittnay Pozzi-Pharr stayed solid in her last run and remained the average winner in the barrel racing. The $42,043 she earned for winning the average gave her a record $259,713 in season earnings, $28,916 ahead of Lindsay Sears. Lindsay won $119,254.8 at this years NFR giving her $230,796.57 in season earnings.

Watch all 10 Ladies Barrel Racers in round 10 on Youtube by clicking here

Martha has a New Barrel Racing Show

Take a back seat Martha Stewart because Martha Sears and her jockey Lindsay are the new hit series!

Here's a look at ANOTHER fantastic run:



This win puts Lindsay at the top of the world standings with $216,253.30 in earnings to date. She and Martha have won $104,711.30 of that at the NFR. A world championship is a possibility, but Brittnay Pozzi-Phar is sure to have something to say about that.

In the steer wrestling Lee Graves split 4th last night, stills sits 7th in the average and sits at the top of the World Standings for another day. Lee will be looking for a win Saturday night to help stay ahead of the guys in the average.

Rod Hay rode another one last night to remain the only SB rider to ride all 9. He has a high enough score in the average, the average win should be secure. A lot will depend on how Cody DeMoss rides tonight as he is 2nd in the average and ahead of Rod in the world standings.

Saturday night will be a big night in all the events as there aren't too many that have the gold buckle sewn up. Time will tell if the long shots will be able to get'er done.

Linz's win Round 8

Here is Lindsay's video from round 8



Here is Speed and Dean's 3.7 too:

Martha is smoken hot in the barrel patch

Full of fire and FAST, Lindsay Sears and her seven year old mare Martha won their fourth go round of the 49th National Finals Rodeo in the 8th round. A 13.69 was enough to win the go round. In her own words "Martha has been absolutely incredible this week". Ya don't say.....lol... gotta love a girl that gives all the credit to her horse and her previous trainer Dena Kirkpatrick.

It was another tough night of barrel racing with Lisa Lockhart, Molly Powell, Jill Moody, Deb Renger, Brittnay Pozzi-Pharr all running sub 14 second runs. Only one barrel was tipped but not by anyone in the average standings so Lindsay remains 7th in the average and Brittnay in line for the $40K+ paycheck for the average.

Speed Williams and Dean Tufftin will make their first trip on stage for a go round buckle and their second cheque of the week. Long overdo they said in their interview, but made their mark posting the fastest time in the team roping this week with a 3.7.

In the calf roping, Hunter Herrin wasn't able to gain any ground on Trevor Brazile as Trevor was able to hold his own. His back must be feeling better or its so bad the pain is blocking everything else out!

Round 8 is the first night Rod Hay didn't take any money home. He was in the crying hole tonight, but still the only cowboy to cover all the horses so he is still leading the average. He made a reride to gain 3.5 points, but still not enough to take a cheque.

They don't have the videos posted yet, but I'll post them later in the day on Friday for you guys.

It will be an exciting finish in most all of the events as a lot of them are still for the taking.

Cheers!

Canadian Rodeo Contestants are "Tough Enough"

The Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo was a profitable one for Canadian contestants. I guess PINK is their color! Rod Hay continues to be the only contestant to place in every round and is also the only saddle bronc rider to ride all 7 horses. In round 7 he tied for 5th place. Rod currently sits $37,000 behind the leader in 5th spot. Mathematically the championship is within reach. If Rod keeps up his winning ways and the boys between him in the gold buckle fade it will be his. One ride at a time, Rod Hay will take fate into his own hands and continue to cash in.

How bout those barrel racers!!!??? Can't help but be patriotic! Go Canada! 1 and 2 last night, Lindsay and Deb were out for gold!

Lindsay clocked in with a 13.64 and Deb with a 13.83
Smoken hot in pink....here is Lindsay's run


Brittnay Pozzi-Phar has passed the $200,000 mark for her year to date earnings with Linz, behind her in second for 183,464. The gold buckle is certainly a possibility for Linz, but with Brittnay leading the average (and Linz in 7th), having the "chips" "fall" in her favor would certainly help. Linz will keep running for round wins hope the everything adds up in her favor. With over $70,000 won in Vegas so far, it looks like lady luck is on her side!

In the steer wresting Canada's Lee Graves is also 7th in the average, but proved pink really is his color by placing second in the round with a 3.9 behind Stockton Graves 3.7. Lee will continue to go for the big money in every round. He does lead the world standings at this time, but many of the average leaders are hot on his heels.

Last night Canadian bucking horse Street Dance (Kesler Rodeo) took Wrangler NFR Rookie Just McDaniel to a bareback win with a 89.5 point ride.

OK - Canadian rodeo fans....we've got contestants in 3 events and 3 Gold Buckles within reach! Get your pom poms out and get ready to be an armchair cowboy! 3 more rounds, lots more money up for grabs. Go Team Canada!

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Barrel Racing videos from round 5 and 6

Short and sweet today folks. I'll let this video do the talking. An awesome run at an exciting finals.

Last night in the barrel racing Jill Moody won the barrel racing by quite a bit. She clocked in with a 13.64, the fast time of the week. Here is a video of her fantastic run.

They make be choppy the first time through, but let it run through and watch it again. It's worth it.



Go to www.rodeoup.com for more great videos.

Here is one of Lindsay's winning run in round 5



The video makes reference to the Canadian's cheering.....Kristy, Laci, Tracey.....is that you...lol...

Canadians kickin' it at National Finals Rodeo

Round 5 at the National Finals Rodeo had 2 Canadian round winners. Lee Graves took another round in the Steer Wrestling and Lindsay Sears, won her second round in the barrel racing. Lee has moved into the number 1 spot in the world due to that win and Lindsay is holding her second place position in the barrel racing. Brittnay Pozzi-Phar is still leading the average in the barrel racing. but was out of the round money last night. Sears will be trying to close the gap with her round wins and hoping to leave all the barrels standing from now on and move into the average payout. She is currently in 7th in the average, the fastest average with a barrel down. Sears has won more than any other barrel racer at the WNFR this year. She has won $45,745 at the half way mark.

It was great to see Deb Renger pick up a cheque last night. $2644 for her 6th place finish. Deb continues to sit strong for a big average cheque in 3rd place.

Canadian Rod Hay continues to be the only rider to ride all five of his horses and is also the contestant to have won the most money in a single at this NFR so far. He has won money every round and his 3rd place finish in round 5 took him to $51,562 he is also leading the average. After round 2 Hay went into the record books for being only the 12th cowboy to reach the 2 million mark in career earnings.

From South on the line.....
Trevor Brazile and Patrick Smith won their second round in the team roping last night. This win helped Trevor beat his own season earnings record of 329,924 from a year ago, finishing the night with $342,263 on the season with five rounds to go.

Brazile is competing with a herniated disk in his back that he is finding painful. Brazile commented that is isn't affecting his team roping as much as when he gets down for his calf. His earnings between the two events would indicate that as well. His competition is closing in on him in the tie down roping.

Schumacher is holding his own in the bullriding, Woodard and Masters and sitting at the top of the World at the half way point in the team roping. In the Bareback, Bobby Mote has a substantial lead.

If you'd like to show your Canadian pride, head to the forum and post your cheers!

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Until the next round,

Michelle

Graves takes 4th Round at National Finals Rodeo

Lee Graves tied for 1st place in the Steer Wresling in the 4th round of the National Finals Rodeo. Over $14,000 in his pocket from that run, Lee moves up to 4th place in the world standings, only 10,000 behind the leader Shawn Greenfield. Jason Miller leads the SW average with 17.2 on 4. Graves with his NT from round 3, may have trouble picking up the big money in the average so will look to cashing in on the next 6 rounds.

AB's Rod Hay also sits in 4th having won the most money of any Saddle Bronc rider at the NFR so far this year. Almost $42,000 richer for his four rides so far. Rod sitting also leading the average. He is the only cowboy to have ridden all four horses.

Trevor Brazile is looking for a little more coin and he will have set a new season earnings record. He currently sits with $325,868.50 to his name.

In the barrel racing, Brittany Pozzi-Phar has widened the gap by another $10,000 makeing her closest threat now $50,000 behind her. Pozz-Phar is also leading the average race. If she can keep picking away and stay in the average she will be able to "Stitch" up her first World Championship. Lisa Lockart tipped in round 4, saying goodbye to the average lead. Terra, Vicki and Deb follow Brittany in the average.

Looks like the bulls are winning at the NFR this year. Only 2 cowboys to ride last night and only Wesley Silcox has ridden 3 over 4 nights. At this point he looks to be the best bet to close the 37K gap on BJ Schumacher.

In the Team Roping, Masters and Bach lead the average and Masters retains the number 1 spot in the world. Will they win enough to move Bach up there too? He's only $11,000 behind Walt Woodard who has taken the lead away from Dean Tufftin who has come up empty so far at the finals.

So many factors remain in each and every event. Some may have better odds than others, but it still remains an exciting race for all.

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Barrel Racing super tough at NFR

Of course the barrel racing is tough at the NFR, but talk about a tight race every night! The girls from the North are taking home some coin! Jill, Lisa and Lindsay being the high money earners thus far. Lisa Lockart currently leading the average. Some video highlights are online now I wouldn't go there unless you have high speed, it took a while to bring up even on my "wanna-be high speed" connection. Unfortuneatly the WNFR pages are set up with a lot of video that seems to give my computer grief. I'm not sure if it will do the same to you.

World Standings with NFR earnings
Brittany Pozzi holds a $40,000 lead on Lindsay Sears as it stands today. Lindsay is out of the average so will be going for the win every night. In the Steer Wresling, the Word Title is within reach for the to 10 in reality. A tight race there. Trevor Brazile is still holding on to the #1 spot in the Tie Down roping. He has stated this is the World Championship that would mean the most. The team roping world standing appear to be missing in action so I can't comment on where Trevor stands on making it a triple crown championship. In the Saddle Bronc riding, it is a wide open field there too. Rod Hay is currently 5th, only 24K off Cody DeMoss, the current leader.

Tipped barrels, buck off's and no times are all a possiblity that could dash the dreams of these super stars and change the leaderboards. Lets hope for clean runs and good rides to make this a very tough and exciting National Finals in all events.

The 2007 BFA World Championship Barrel Futurity and Derby is now complete. Champions were crowned Saturday night. No titles heading North this year, but the girls did well and had some really nice runs. I must say it was difficult watching some of the runs (on the webcast). Some of those colts are just fried. So many literally crash barrels (not tip, but crash) it is a bit concerning. Some of these colts need to be turned out and reprogramed.

Leslie Willis riding two different horses cashed in bigtime in the last week or so winning two 100,000 barrel races! What a huge accomplishment.

In the Futurity, Jud Little's Sooner Superstar (2003 Bay Mare - Cash Not Credit x Star Eyed Money, Denvers First Mate) ridden by Joleen Stewart took the championship. In the Derby Seven Daze (2002 Bay Gelding - Leaving Memories x GSR Easy Chick, Easy Jet) ridden and owned by Kaitlyn Prentice. Talents Dark Angel (2001 Bay Mare - Flaming Talent x Docs Abbie Lee, Docs Superstar Bar) ridden and owned by Kay Blandford took runner up.

NFR and World Championship Barrel Futurity

An exciting week to come with the WNFR and BFA's World Championship Futurity starting up. The first round of the WNFR will start on December 6th, with the 10th and final round on the 15th. The website www.prorodeo.com has a special area devoted to the NFR where you will find, results, video, contestant blogs, records, recaps, and even an entertainment guide for those that are heading down. There are lots of ads and maps for those of you going, so it might be worth downloading (don't forget to enter in the draw for the 2H trailer at Hooters!). Here is the direct link to to the National Finals page on the pro rode site CLICK HERE

Trevor Brazile has been quoted that he is looking for a triple crown of World Championships. He has one under his belt this year in the Steer Roping. I think the Canadian contingent headed down will put on a great show in all events for the Canadian fans.

Down in Oklahoma City, contestants are moving in for the World Championship Barrel Futurity, $100,000 slot race, Derby and divisional barrel race. The slot race will kick the competition off on December 4th at around 8pm. On Wednesday the 5th the futurity and derby will start. I expect there will be a live web cast of the event linked off "another site" but haven't found it yet. The link to the schedule and contestants can be found here at http://www.barrelfuturitiesofamerica.com/

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