CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2009 AWARD WINNERS2009 is over and NBHA OK 08 celebrated the year end with an awards banquet to be proud of. The Awards package for 2009 was in excess of $7800.
Open awards were placed down to 7 places in all 4
divisions, Youth awards were placed down to 3 places
in all 4 divisions and all 8 Seniors received awards.
A banquet of Lasagne, rolls and salad was catered by Pirate Island of Collinsville, Texas and dessert was
a variety of dishes brought by the membership to enjoy.
Specialty awards included a plaque given to Pettit Machinery for their support in providing a tractor for
our jackpots, VIP acknowledgement went to Katelyn
McLeod for her help above and beyond what was asked of her along with our tractor drivers Scott Bacon
and John Wheeler and of course Janet Wheeler for
being there wherever and whenever you needed help.
A VERY, VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES OUT
FOR THE APPRECIATION AWARDS GIVEN TO
OUR DIRECTOR - KACEE AND HER FAMILY SCOTT AND DEE
2009 Awards Open
Saddle Buckle/Classic Boots Stirrups/Cinch Breastcollar/Headstall Outdoor weather HorseblanketMonogrammed Saddle BlanketMonogrammed Halter/Lead RopeAll Open received an NBHA ToteYouthSaddleBuckleDuffle/Reins, Bells, BrushAll Youth received an NBHA BackpackSeniorA personalized Silver BraceletIndividual monogrammed awardAll Seniors received an NBHA ToteKACEE BACON
NBHA OK 08 DISTRICT DIRECTOR
903-271-4093 Kacee cell
903-271-9093 (Dee cell)
if no answer - please leave message!
KDSCLOVERLEAF@YAHOO.COM
WEBSITE E-MAIL
NBHA OK 08 DISTRICT RULES FOR 2010
1. It is the member's responsibility to call to see if a show has been cancelled
due to bad weather. Call the morning of the show or check show posters for
call numbers.
2. It is the member's responsibility to provide the district with current contact
information.
3. Public display of alcohol or recreational drugs will NOT be tolerated.
4. Excessive fowl, rude or vulgar language will result in dismissal from the
show and points will be forfeited for the day.
5. No draws will be permitted without having a completed entry form (includ-
ing signed release), and monies paid. Pre-entries for other riders are
allowed only if all information on the entry form is complete (including
signature) and the person drawing must provide payment.
6. In accordance with Section A, rule 14 of the NBHA rule book: It is the
entrant's /rider's responsibility to ensure the draws between multiple horses
(if applicable) is sufficient BEFORE LEAVING THE ENTRY TABLE.
7. Dress Code: All riders must wear long pants and heels down type shoes or
boots while mounted. This applies to exhibitions as well as classes. OK 08
encourages appropriate western attire but does not require a full dress code
as stated in Section F of the NBHA rule book, unless specifically stated on
a handbill of a sanctioned show.
8. Age Limits/Class Restrictions:
*Youth class: entrants must be 18 years old or under as of Jan. 1, 2010 to compete in the Youth class. Youth class entrants may also run in the Open class or carry over their Youth class time to the Open class. (No carryover allowed AFTER Youth have run class) *Senior class: entrants must be 40 years old or over to compete in the Senior class. THIS IS FOR DISTRICT POINTS ONLY. A Senior class entrant may also run in the Open class or carryover their Senior class
time to the Open class. (No carryover allowed AFTER Seniors have run
class) Senior NATIONAL NBHA points are still for entrants 50 and older.
*Open class: any participant may enter the Open class. Open times may not be carried back to the Senior or Youth classes. Fines:Entries:
Entries: To ensure jackpots run timely, safe andBooks open 30 minutes prior to
Books open 30 minutes prior to fair; Violation will result in $5 fine, paid exh. & close "when the first
prior to the next run horse runs" (NBHA requirement)
horse runs" (NBHA requirement) *Exhibitions limited to 60 seconds (exception-lead line/small child) Entry Cards: *Circling barrels during class run Must be completed per class/ per horse - fill COMPLETELY Refunds:
Refunds allowed prior to first run of class Coggins:
Must have in your possession Co-Sanctioned Shows: Proof of Negative Coggins for
Proof of Negative Coggins for Show EF paid to show host & district fee each horse at all Dist. 08 shows
of $5 per entry/per class paid to district
director prior to run for credit &/or points
Requirements to receive district awards2010 changes in red 1. Compete in half of the jackpots during OK 08 calendar year
New members: year begins from date of joining to Dec 31
*All points count for District Awards from sanctioned & nonsanctioned shows
(National Points come from sanctioned shows ONLY)
2. Pay your membership award fee of $40 per class by April 17
(may be paid in installments - new members within 3 jackpots of joining)
3. Acquire minimum of 10 award points: bring in new members, work
at jackpots, bring in sponsorships, donations, awards, ticket sales
(talk to director for alternatives to working if not possible)
State Show Requirements
must attend 4 sanctioned shows
World Show (National) Requirements
must be in top 5 places in divisions in classes to qualify
Membership lapse will result in loss of points
