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Dinero Passes M AY 2 0 2 0 2 “When I think about the last 23 years... Dinero is first to enter my mind. He has been a constant force and a huge part of my life. So many emotions and great memories come to mind. My Dad envisioned him to be the foundation of a breeding program so many years ago, but he also wanted him to make a great all- around horse. Dinero's grittiness and huge heart came out when we competed on him. He tried so hard every single time, and he equally loved the roping box as much as the barrels. You could head, heel, and tie-down too. One year during the Short-Go in By Sarai Angelle Peterson’s standout NFR mount Dinero’s other achievements in- Nampa, Cory and two other heel- French Flash Hawk “Bozo”, 4 time clude: 7 NFR qualifications, 2 ers all rode him in the team rop- The barrel racing industry lost a leg- AQHA Barrel Horse of the year. Rodeo Houston Championships, ing, and then we switched saddles end when premiere equine athlete winning the $5000 bonus in team and I placed in barrel race. He producers, Potter Ranch, laid their He has sired numerous other NFR roping and barrel racing. Sire of loved it and switching events was beloved stallion PC Frenchmans qualifier and rodeo winners, with his NFR Arena Record Holders, WPRA no big deal. He was truly remark- Hayday to rest on March 23rd, get having combined earnings of World Champions and AQHA able. 2020. over $4,500,000 in barrel racing and horses of the year MP Meter My My heart is so full when I think roping. He is the sire of Tammy Fis- Hay and DM Sissy Hayday (individ- about what he has given me. What The 1995 palomino stallion’s largest cher’s NFR mount MP Quick ually). Dinero was also an integral a wonderful legacy he has left. My claim to fame lies in his two NFR Money, as well as rodeo standout part of Sherry Cervi’s 2010 WPRA father's vision, so many years ago, barrel racing qualifying daughters, Diva Dinero ridden by WPRA World Championship success. far exceeded any feasible expecta- MP Meter My Hay (Stingray) and Rookie of the year, Carly Taylor. tion. There will forever be a piece DM Sissy Hayday (Sister). Let us Dinero was a versatile stallion who “My dad bought Dinero when he of me missing, but always remem- not forget that “Dinero” ran at the passed his willing temperament, ath- was a 2-year-old, and he has just bered. NFR himself in 2005, winning 3rd letic ability and legendary personal- been a part of our family and in my in the average with Sherry Cervi that ity to his foals. He himself in his life for all those years,” Sherry Cervi Dinero, year. lifetime earned over $600,000, a said of the great stallion, “he has You have made so many dreams proven producer and performer in brought us so many blessings, and I come true... especially mine. I will Dinero was a full brother to Kristi and out of the arena. feel like he’s brought other people be forever grateful. I know your great blessings too.” legacy will live on far beyond your years. Rest in peace my friend.” Sherry Cervi

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T I D B I T S MAY 2020 4 2020 Pro Rodeo World Standings (last updated 4-2-2020) 1 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi Lampasas, TX $59,887.73 11 2 Jimmie Smith McDade, TX $52,617.45 19 3 Hailey Lockwood Cotulla, TX $41,441.13 6 4 Jill Wilson Snyder, TX $29,850.01 9 5 Ivy Hurst Springer, OK $26,811.43 13 6 Tillar Murray Fort Worth, TX $23,750.52 11 7 Ryann Pedone Sunset, TX $21,518.57 13 The Calgary Stampede will not go for- \"But this year, with this risk, we simply 8 Carly Taylor Andersonville, TN $21,424.27 8 ward this year because of the COVID-19 cannot continue to do that. 9 Taylor Langdon Aubrey, TX $19,979.78 12 pandemic, officials announced Thursday. 10 Tiany Schuster Krum, TX $18,912.78 17 This year's event was scheduled for July Tom Sampson, chief of Calgary Emer- 11 Wenda Johnson Pawhuska, OK $18,692.02 5 3-12, but was deemed unworkable given gency Management Agency, said these 12 Stevi Hillman Weatherford, TX $18,355.06 15 the ban on large gatherings and the need types of decisions are mandatory given 13 Dona Kay Rule Minco, OK $18,188.50 9 for physical distancing. the state of the pandemic in Alberta. 14 Brittney Barnett Stephenville, TX $17,030.89 14 \"This is very, very tough. Stampede is 15 Shelley Morgan Eustace, TX $16,997.14 15 such an important part of who we are as a \"I think I've been in denial. But there was 16 Kathy Grimes Medical Lake, WA $14,051.03 8 community, and it's hard for me to even no choice here,\" Sampson said. \"It was 17 Lisa Lockhart Oelrichs, SD $13,938.88 10 imagine what a July without a Stampede mandatory. It was a decision that needed 18 Ivy Saebens Nowata, OK $13,908.83 8 will look like,\" Calgary Mayor Naheed to take place.\" 19 Emily Miller Weatherford, OK $13,492.29 8 Nenshi said. 20 Cindy Smith (G) Lovington, NM $13,073.13 10 2020 Pro Rodeo Breakaway 21 Margo Crowther North Fort Myers, FL $12,096.18 26 22 Cheyenne Wimberley (G) Stephenville, TX $11,835.18 16 World Standings 23 Emily Efurd Clements, MD $11,531.40 4 $11,484.88 19 24 Ashley Castleberry Montgomery, TX $11,185.00 6 25 Jessica Routier Buffalo, SD (last updated 4-2-2020) 26 Abby Phillips Marshall, TX $10,895.84 18 27 Kassie Mowry Dublin, TX $10,624.43 5 1 Cassie Bahe Grantsville, UT $23,260.00 1 28 Michelle Alley Madisonville, TX $10,522.17 15 2 Jackie Crawford Stephenville, TX $15,920.00 1 29 Kim Schulze Larkspur, CO $10,427.06 10 3 Martha Angelone Stephenville, TX $11,980.00 1 30 Amberleigh Moore Salem, OR $10,189.20 7 31 Sissy Winn Chapman Ranch, TX $9,781.78 12 4 Anna Bahe Grantsville, UT $10,181.29 2 32 KelleyCarrington-French(G)Boston, GA $9,208.64 20 5 Cadee Williams Weatherford, TX $6,891.75 2 33 Margaret Poloncic Gillette, WY $8,912.11 8 6 Jordan Fabrizio Canyon, TX $5,640.00 1 34 Victoria Williams Kiln, MS $8,906.28 17 35 Lisa Thornton Plum, TX $8,871.09 12 7 Shai Schaefer Torrington, WY $5,260.00 1 36 Alex Lang Harper, TX $8,716.79 37 Haley Wolfe Flora Vista, NM $8,472.51 4 8 Janey Reeves Melba, ID $3,124.25 2 9 9 Cassidy Boggs Stephenville, TX $3,042.80 2 38 Sabra O'Quinn (G) Ocala, FL $8,448.19 14 10 Brandi Guttormson White Hazen, ND $2,860.00 1 39 Alishea Broussard Esthenwood, LA $7,889.32 16 11 (T) Jennifer Casey Mesa, WA $2,760.00 1 40 Kelly Bruner (G) Millsap, TX $7,829.90 7 1 41 Kylie Weast Comanche, OK $7,750.56 4 11 (T) Tanegai Zilverberg Holabird, SD $2,760.00 1 42 Brooke Wills Kamloops, BC $7,500.00 4 43 Jackie Ganter Abilene, TX $7,303.85 11 13 (T) Makayla Boisjoli Stephenville, TX $2,640.00 13 (T) Amber Crawford Springtown, TX $2,640.00 1 44 Destri Devenport Escondidio, CA $7,151.54 7 15 Kelsie Chace Cherokee, OK $2,547.00 2 45 Shali Lord Lamar, CO $6,924.73 5

On April 24th 2020, barrel racing in- M AY. 2 0 2 0 5 dustry lost another great stallion with the passing of Chahaca Flit. The son of full impact he could have had on the barrel racing industry. However, his first few colts are already money earners, and we have no doubt they will continue to be successful long after his passing. Firewater Flit, out of the infamous pro- \"I’m kinda at a loss as to ducer LA Fame, was just beginning his what to say this morning junior sire career. At the young age of 9, it so I’m gonna keep it is a shame won't get to see what kind of short as possible. We lost Rojo to an aneurysm this morning. It’s hard to put into words what all this horse did for me in his lifetime. Its been a wild ride. But if the good Lord wanted to add a sorrel to the herd upstairs, I’d say he took the right one.\" - Justin Horton, owner of Chahaca Flit. CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming zations have been struggling for weeks, Josey Reunion and Josey Jr World News Now) - The 2020 Col- talking through every option, every con- rescheduled for end of July and August lege National Finals Rodeo cern, every person, business and commu- has been canceled due to nity that this will impact,” he said. Register online at barrelracers.com COVID-19 or call us 903-935-5358 The event was scheduled for June 14-20 at Casper Mayor Steve Freel, Ward III, said the Casper Events Center. the decision wasn’t easy.The National In- tercollegiate Rodeo Association an- “While canceling CNFR was a hard thing nounced the decision Wednesday. to do, we believe it was the right thing,” Freel said. “We, as a group, knew that we “Leadership on all levels in many organi- could not in good faith continue planning and preparing for an event to be canceled at the last minute and have a more severe impact on our community.” Old Fort Days Futurity and Derby Postponed until end of July

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Sheehan on the Front Lines M AY 2 0 2 0 1 8 By Joe Kusek of COVID-19 pete at Kissimmee when other barrel rac- Italy Sheehan had more than just her early ers who finished ahead of her win the 2020 rodeo season taken away. 2019 Wilderness Circuit standings opted not to race in Florida. She had a personal milestone pulled out “I was super-excited,” she said. “I scram- from under her. bled to get my schedule changed.” The Shoshone, Idaho barrel racer was COVID-19 altered those plans. “It royally scheduled to compete at the RAM Na- sucks,” said Sheehan, the granddaughter tional Circuit Finals Rodeo, April 2-4 in of PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler Kissimmee, Florida. and ProRodeo Hall of Famer Bob A. Robinson. But now she has a more important task. She is on the front lines of the COVID-19 Now she spends her time in the hospital in pandemic as a recovery room nurse at the full protective gear to ensure the safety of St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center herself, her co-workers and patients. At in Twin Falls, Idaho. home, she takes care of her two young sons, Diesel and Dually, on the family Sheehan earned the opportunity to com- place where they ranch, raise hay and break horses in Shoshone, Idaho. Her hus- 11North to be closer to family. band Brett, a team roper, is also a manager at a vet clinic. As of April 22, Idaho is currently report- ing 1,802 confirmed and probable cases “Our schedules have changed. The de- with 54 deaths. In Twin Falls County, mand at the hospital has increased,” said where Sheehan works, there were 138 Sheehan. “And things have changed at confirmed cases and 11 deaths. home. We wash and re-wash everything. I take off my work clothes before going “COVID-19 has rocked our world,” she into the house.” said. Sheehan competed in college rodeo for Be sure to check-out how other WPRA both the University of Nevada-Las Vegas members are handling this unexpected and College of Southern Idaho, where she pause in life in the May issue of the won All-Around and barrel racing re- WPRA News and a big thanks to Sheehan gional titles. Prior to starting a family, she for working on the front lines! spent several years working in the ER in San Angelo, Texas, before moving back story courtesy WPRA, Photo by Bob Click

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CRYSTAL LYONS M AY 2 0 2 0 2 2 Ministries CHANGE IS SOMETIMES THE SPICE OF LIFE I was at an event a few months back where I Strider gets bored with “same ole, same ole”. did a couple of song breaks during each per- So do I. I try to change up his experiences as formance, to give them the opportunity to re- often as I can for that reason. It keeps a horse load the chutes. I was riding Strider and he’s fresher. I feel sorry for horses that get drilled always fun to perform with because he’s a on one thing their entire life and never get a natural entertainer. He loves a crowd. Dur- break from the routine. We’ve all seen the ing the weekend I became acquainted with horse that operates like a well-tuned machine one of the pick-up men, as his horses were but lacks any real interest in their eyes, just a stalled near mine. He’s a good hand with a dull obedience. As often as I can, I like to horse as well as a rope. During the event one give Strider (and myself) a change of scenery of his horses came under the weather and was and experience. There should be more to life off his feed. I offered Strider if he chose to than living in a stall with intermittent arena use him to rope bulls, so as not to over work work. Horses that get to run out and BE a his other horse. horse are WAY HAPPIER. So many bad habits in horses can be fixed simply by allow- I had one more slot to cover with a couple of ing them to run out with other horses. songs and I would be done for the day. Just before we were to enter the arena, the pick-up Come to think of it, I get kinda “stale” in my man came up and said if the offer was still on thinking if I’m bored with my station in life. the table, he’d take me up on using Strider. And if the same routine over and over and We finished the last set and Strider performed over does that to us… how do you think it af- beautifully. He did some laterals, a bit of fects God? The Creator of ALL THINGS Spanish walk, reared on command and his fa- who created such a wild array of colors, per- vorite… sat on his bean bag. As soon as we sonalities, animals and geography, do you re- finished I handed him over to this man’s very ally think He enjoys our stale rhetoric and competent hands. dead traditional service? As is well said in the Chronicles of Narnia, “He’s not a tame Even though Strider was a little out of breath lion”! The King of Glory loves INTERAC- from all he had just done, it was obvious that TION with His creation! He LOVES spon- he “came alive” at the change of assignments. taneity with His own! Look at the gospels; He loves to push cattle and dragging bovines He never seemed to heal anyone the same is at the top of his list of favorite things to do. way twice. He’s a God of great diversity to What stallion doesn’t enjoy the ability to say the least. If keeping my horse in an arena dominate something that’s lower on the food doing the same thing over and over causes chain? Watching him pay attention to what frustration and boredom, how much more was going on in the arena and handling so when we only approach God in a church well for the pick-up man was a real treat for service where we can accurately predict me. every move? Just something to think about.

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