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NPBA News National Pole Bending Association News Contact: NPBA c/o Elaine Barrett 6998 S. Co. Rd. 300 E. Winslow, IN 47598 (812) 789-5424 email: Jethanbarrett@aol.com Region 1
NPBA REGIONAL DIRECTORS:
Maine, New York & New Jersey Contact: Carolyn Richens (270) 487-5833 carolyn@tackstop.com Region 2 Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Maryland Contact: Kristine Nagy (330) 472 7410 truebelue@gmail.com Region 3 Indiana & Michigan Contact: Tammy & Stan Roberts (812) 354-4057 tammyr@heartgroup.com or troberts1012@yahoo.com Region 4 Illinois Contact: Rick Park (618) 889-5506 email: N/A Region 5 Kentucky Contact: Theresa Peoples bunniesnsuch2@yahoo.com Region 6 Tennessee & Missouri Contact: Josh Morton (731) 431-7496 jmorton@dementconstruction.com Region 7 Arkansas Contact: Doug Smith (870) 346-5906 smithqtrh@centrytel.net Region 8 Mississippi Contact: Wendy Thornburg bcgchick03@gmail.com Region 9 Georgia & Alabama Contact: Billy Hodges (229) 449-8788 billygaibra@yahoo.com Region 10 Florida Contact: Billy Hodges (229) 449-8788 billygaibra@yahoo.com Region 11 North Dakota & South Dakota Contact: Dawn Mutchelknaus (605) 461 1611 mutchelknaus@hotmail.com Region 12 Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado & Wyoming Contact: Donna Rankin (402) 419-0910 Region 13 Washington, Oregon, Montana & Idaho Contact: Jerry Barrett (812) 789-5424 jethanbarrett@aol.com Region 14 California, Nevada, Arizona & Utah Contact: Kate Ristow (805) 238-9948 kristow@wildblue.net Region 15 Texas, Oklahoma & New Mexico Contact: Jerry Barrett (812) 789-5424 jethanbarrett@aol.com Region 16 Massachsetts & Delaware Contact: Doug Leasor (413) 668-8961 lopinslow@charter.net Region 17 Louisiana Contact: Melissa Gros (318) 268-4647 Ladybug_lissa@hotmail.com District C1 Canada Contact: Joanne Fisher (416) 573-1876 Jfisher5577@rogers.com
24 (April 2013 issue) Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club – 2013 Open Horse Shows - $600 added money – 70% Payback – 9am start time, contesting will not start before 3pm. FMI 219-988-4984, 219-789-0255, 219-365-8717 or 219-980-8455 23-24-Chrisney, IN @ Spencer County 4H Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Fischer Feeds. Contesting Show. Added Money, NPBA, NBHA, IBRA. FMI 812608-1620, 812-630-3837, 812529-8642 24-25 – (April 2013 issue) Tipton, IN @ Tipton County 4h Fairgrounds – Sponsored by the Equine Council of Tipton County – Added Money!! NBHA IN02 & GBRA Approved – FMI 765-8635409 or 317-374-9119 24-25 (April 2013 issue) Warsaw, IN – Kosciusko County 4H Fairgrounds - $2,000 Added Open Contesting Shows – FMI 574551-4817 or 574-551-6113
SEPTEMBER 2013
7 (April 2013 issue) Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club – 2013 Open Horse Shows - $600 added money – 70% Payback – 9am start time, contesting will not start before 3pm. FMI 219-988-4984, 219789-0255, 219-365-8717 or 219980-8455 7-8 (April 2013 issue) Danville, IL @ M & W Saddle Club (Perrysville Road) – M & W 2013 Jackpot Shows – All jackpot shows are NBHA & IBRA approved (Also NPBA approved.) See showbill in April issue of Fast Horse Resource. FMI 217-3049565 or 217,431-4713 or www. mwsaddleclub.weebly.com
Watch for the 2013 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RESULTS Coming SOON!
________________________________________ ** ANNOUNCEMENT ** The NPBA Board of Directors has named, Dirk Carnahan-Executive Director of the NPBA Championship Show.
To find out more about how to have your show NPBA approved, contact your Regional Director listed below or visit the NPBA website: www.polebending.org Adult membership: $40/year Youth Membership: $25/year
(18 and younger as of Jan. 1) *****NPBA Membership Dues run from Jan 1 - Dec 31 of current year. Visit the website for a printable Membership Application
21 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Downs - Quarter Horse Day visit www.qhrai.net or www. indianadowns.com for more info 21-22 (April 2013 issue) Tipton, IN @ Tipton County 4h Fairgrounds – Sponsored by the Equine Council of Tipton County – Added Money!! NBHA IN02 & GBRA Approved – FMI 765-8635409 or 317-374-9119 21-22 (April 2013 issue) Angola, IN at Steuben County Fairgrounds - Steuben County 4H Bit & Bridle Spring & Fall Shows - $1725 added money plus 70% payback - start time 9:00am
14 (April 2013 Issue) Anderson, IN Madison County Equestrian Club Contesting ONLY Show - start time 12:00 Noon - see showbill or visit www. madisoncountyequestrianclub.com
27-29 (April 2013 issue) Marion, IN @ Grant County 4H Fairgrounds – Contesting Show - Added Money! $500 Open Barrels – IBRA Approved – FMI 765-517-1608, 765-661-6068, 765-243-1450 or 765-661-3593
20-23-Hoosier Outdoor Experience. Ft Harrison, Indianaplois, IN http:// www.in.gov/dnr/5009.htm
28 - (April 2013 issue) Ft Wayne, IN @ Allen County Fairgrounds on Carroll Rd. Open Speed Show
– Warm Up Barrels Start at 5pm 90% PAYBACK! - FMI 260349-3283 28 (April 2013 Issue) Anderson, IN Madison County Equestrian Club Contesting ONLY Show - start time 12:00 Noon - see showbill or visit www. madisoncountyequestrianclub.com
OCTOBER 2013
11-13 - Edinburg, IN - Octoberfest - Visit www.indianahorsecouncil. com for more info 12 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Downs - Quarter Horse Day visit www.qhrai.net or www. indianadowns.com for more info 19 - Harmonie State Park 2013 work days for cleaning/ clearing horse trails. Weather permitting. Contact Diane Fruth at buzzerknight1@sitco.net or call 812-499-5745
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