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

This is a great time to list your horses (barrel racing, prospects, rope horses etc.), trailers, saddles and more. Only once a year do I offer this holiday special.


Buy one month and receive your second month free. If you want to buy two or three months, you'll still get a free month added on to whatever you pay for. Yearly stallion ads will receive their 13th month at no charge.

We won't be publishing another newsletter until the new year, but be sure to sign up now to receive access to the archived newsletters. We cover proper preparation for buying and selling as well as proper etiquette for buying and selling. You will also learn some tips on making lead ropes from scratch and some cowboy computer tips for getting better search results. Click here to sign up

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.