Hello,

First of all the good news, if you have not already noticed our awards committee has
secured all the buckle sponsors, my hat's off to these hardworking gals AND a big
THANK YOU to the sponsors.  We appreciate you so much knowing that times are tough
and you are still hanging in there and supporting our organization.  Now...the bad news,
we need saddle, jacket and special awards still.  Don't hesitate to call Kim with any ideas
and she can get going on it, we are now on the second half of our season and need to
get rolling!

Our June Fundraiser race is approaching fast.  Please make sure it's on your calendar,
added money, a chance to run in the "brand new" outdoor facility and drawings for
prizes will just be part of the day.  This one is a must attend so bring your friends!
Also on the "to-do" list is forwarding your silent auction items to Mary Rainwater, she
can be contacted either by email or phone.  Her email address is:
mrainwater@communitybroadband.com and her phone number is 977-9032.  The
responsibility is on each and every member to secure an item, please do your part and in
the end our finals will be spectacular!  Santa will know who is naughty and who is nice
and believe me this WILL make a difference come Cowgirl Christmas in October!

Speaking of finals, plans are going well and the committee is coming up with what I think
will be one of the most memorable finals ever!  This will be one you'll want to bring your
cheerleaders with you on, as I think the spectators will also be pleased.  

One last thing, I've had people call or email me with questions regarding rules, etc.  They
always start out with "I'm sorry to bother you".  Please don't think you are "bothering"
me.  That is part of my job and I applaud you for trying to inquire so problems don't come
up later when it's too late.  I appreciate the fact that people are reading their rule books,
producers and members alike, and ultimately the responsibility falls on each and every
member to know the rules.  Please, please, please if you don't understand something or
need further clarification, by all means contact me.


Rhonda Kingsbury
OBRA President

       
Free tickets are available for OBRA members and their families for:

             
   Parelli Natural Horsemanship
“Way More Than Riding” 2008 USA Tour – to be held on Saturday, May 10,
2008, at the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center in Redmond.

You can mail  a self addressed stamped envelope and let me know how many
tickets they want.  Rhonda Kingsbury, 13431 SW Dickson Rd, Powell Butte,
OR  97753. Tickets are limited to first come first serve.
UP COMING RACES
MAY
15  Eugene
15  Powell Butte
17  Prineville
18  Prineville
21  Prineville
24  Madras
29  Eugene
29  Powell Butte
31  Redmond
31  Eugene

4D co-sanctions  
May 13  Prineville
May 27  Prineville
May 31  Arlington


2007-2008 Finals Volunteer List

2007-2008 Sponsors

Open Saddle
LES SCHWAB
TIRE CENTER

Open Buckle
Redmond Les Schwab
Prineville Les Schwab

2500 Novice Buckle
Dr. Holly Jo Hodges
Prineville, OR

1000 Novice Buckle
Stafford Inn
1-877-744-7100
Prineville, OR

4D Buckle
Cross Street Station
1717 Ne 3rd St.
Prineveille, OR
541-447-0101

Rookie Buckle
Taco Time
1717 Ne 3rd St.
Prineville, OR
541-447-0647

Pee Wee Buckle
Chip Hamper Trucking

Junior Buckle
Combined Realty
Cecil Hodges  
1670 Oak Street
Eugene, OR   97401
541-485-2915

FAST TIME AWARD
Katie's Coast to Coast
www.katiescoasttocoast .com   
OR
michelle@katiescoasttocoast.com

Larry & Diane Koops
Bill & Dee Dee Schumacher

HORSE OF THE YEAR
Shirley Kuebler

BEST DRESSED
NCC Custom Silver
Nichole Carter
www.allaroundhorsetraining.com
541-519-2445

JACKET SPONSORS
K-3 Quarter Horses
Christy Kruse
2755 SW 83rd St
Redmond Or   97756

Kruse Ranch, LLC
Kathy Kruse
PO Box 10
Ft Rock, OR  97735

Roeanna's Oceanside Cafe
Melisa Roll
1490 Pacific
Ocenside, OR 97134
503-842-7351
Product Donation




Synergy Compete
Ellynn Ream
Certified Dealer
(541) 788-2447
www.velocityformulas.com

BANQUET HALL
Brothers Diner
Tom Moore
1053 NW Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
541-447-1255

TWINKLE PRODUCTS
65100 Gerking Mkt. Rd
Bend, OR 97701

SLEAZY SLEEPWEAR
FOR HORSES
7518 SE Hogan Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
1-800-356-2799

BIG R STORES
$100 Gift Certificate

Teresa's Tack
Wash and Repair
3625 N Hwy 97
Redmond, OR 97756
541-548-1900
Cash only Basis
Kristina Helfrich
TEAM EQUINE
OBRA SWEATSHIRTS
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www.teamequineusa.com
PO Box 887 - Molalla, OR 97038,
CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES
(503)829-6439 or
(888)TE-PADS-1
Contact  Webmaster
newslettereditor@oregonbarrelracing.com
Barn Chatter
OREGON BARREL
RACING ASSOCIATION
2007-2008 OBRA FINALS
OCTOBER 3RD & 4TH - PRINEVILLE, OR
$1500 ADDED TO THE 4D
AVERAGE AWARDS IN EACH CLASS
Host Motel 2008  Finals
Stafford Inn
1773 NE 3rd St
Prineville, OR
1-877-744-7100

OBRA FUNDRAISER RACE

$1000 ADDED SPRING RUN OFF RACE
JUNE 7TH
CROOK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
PRINEVILLE, OR

$500 ADDED AM  4D
$1000 ADDED PM 4D

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
STALLION AUCTION