CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2009
AWARD WINNERS

2009 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 Horseblanket
Monogrammed Saddle Blanket
Monogrammed Halter/Lead Rope
All Open received an NBHA Tote

Youth
Saddle
Buckle
Duffle/Reins, Bells, Brush
All Youth received an NBHA Backpack

Senior
A personalized Silver Bracelet
Individual monogrammed award
All Seniors received an NBHA Tote
KACEE  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:
   To ensure jackpots run timely, safe andBooks 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)
  *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
    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 awards
2010
       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