The National Barrel Horse Association
of Canada

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International Barrel Horse Federation Affiliate

     Championship Events
NBHA/ 4-Star Youth World Championships
The 2001 NBHA Youth World Championships will take place July 31-August 4 2001 at the Jackson Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
The show will offer $20,000 in added money. The top five youth riders from each division from each district across the United States and all IBHF countries will be invited to attend this prestigious event. Wildcard winners from NBHA State Championships, National (Regional) Shows and Super Shows who get their entries in before the entry deadline are also eligible. 

The NBHA Youth World is the largest Youth Barrel Race event held in the world today! The show has Teen (13 and older) and Youth (12 and younger) class competition. All ages are as of January 1, 2001. All competition will be 4D. 4-Star will give use of eight (8) trailers to the four Teen and four Youth champions.

Lisa and Paul Walt showing off Paul's buckle won at youth world in Jackson, MS
 

 Champions will also receive a Circle Y/NBHA trophy saddle, a Gist Championship Buckle, a Champions jacket from Drysdales and other great prizes. 
Campsites are first come, first serve. Please do not call. 
Qualifiers have been notified by mail. Entry forms will be available in the May issue of BARREL HORSE NEWS. The entry deadline is June 1, 2001. 
We do suggest that all Youth World entries be mailed return receipt requested or some way that is traceable. 
Host Hotels: Cabot Lodge: 1-800-874-4737 Holiday Inn: 1-601-366-9411 Hampton Inn: 1-601-956-3611 LaQuinta: 1-601-957-1741 
Coggins and Health Papers: 
A 12-month negative coggins is required; health papers are encouraged for any horses crossing state lines. 
Questions call (706) 823-3728 or email nbhashow@groupz.net 
   
NBHA Open and Senior World Championships
The 2001 NBHA Open and Senior World Championships will take place October 29-November 3, 2001, at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center in Augusta Georgia.
The show will offer $25,000 in added money, buckles by Gist, jackets by Drysdales, prizes by Professionals Choice, State Line Tack, 4-Star Trailers, Saddles by Circle Y of Yoakum, gift certificates from Smith Brothers, S&G Designs decals. Don't forget to wear your Wrangler jeans. Just ask those who won big bucks for having Wranglers on!! 
The top five riders from each Open and Senior Division on the district level from across the United States and the IBHF countries receive an invitation in their respective class. Open and Senior Wildcard winners from State Championships, National (Regional) Championships and NBHA Super Shows who get their entries in before the entry deadline are also eligible.
Camping facilities are not available at the show. Campground-2605 Atomic Road (801) 827-1139. 
The Open/Senior World Championships will be 4D this year. Each qualifier will be notified by mail and entry forms will be in the July issue of BARREL HORSE NEWS. The entry deadline is August 9, 2001. 
We strongly suggest that qualifiers send all entries to us return receipt requested or some way that is traceable. 
Host Hotels: Will be made available as soon as possible.
Coggins and Health Papers: 
A 12-month negative coggins is required; health papers are encouraged for any horses crossing state lines. 
Questions call (706) 823-3728 or email nbhashow@groupz.net  
   
NBHA National (Regional) Championship Tour
The 2001 National (Regional) Championship Tour will kick off with the first show held in North Augusta, South Carolina April 20-22, 2001. The National shows will take place from June-October across the United States. (THE REGIONALS INCLUDE CANADIANS) 
You must be a member in good standing with the NBHA (you may also join at the show and run). You may attend any one National (Regional) show you wish.
The Open and Youth will have two separate races each. You must enter each race individually. 
The Seniors will have one race. The Champion of each division will be the horse and rider team, who earns the most money in the Open, Youth or Senior class. 
The Champion of each division in each class will receive a Circle Y saddle (12 per show), champions also receive a Gist buckle. 1st -3rd place will receive Wildcard invitations to the World Championships and other great prizes. We suggest pre entering to avoid late fees.
The Nationals (Regionals) have grown to the point that we have to bring stalls into most facilities. Pre entering is the only way to guarantee a stall will be available for you. The National shows have no entry limitations. The starting date is subject to change.
Questions? (706) 823-3728 or email nbhashow@groupz.net  
Region Facility Dates
Dixie
NEW LOCATION! 
North Augusta, SC 
Hippodrome 
Host Hotel: Ramada Plaza 706-722-5541
April 20-22, 2001
Heartland 
NEW CITY! 
Wichita, KS 
Wichita Arena 
Host Hotel: Super 8, 316-744-2071
April 27-29,2001
Western 
Ogden, UT 
Golden Spike Arena 
Host Hotel: Comfort Suites-1150 W 2150 S. 1-800-462-9925
June 22-24, 2001
Great Lakes 
Gifford, IL 
Gordyville USA 
Host Hotel: Fanmarker Inn-200 Linden, Rantoul IL 217-893-1234
June 29 
July1, 2001
Colonial 
Lexington, VA 
Virginia Horse Center 
Host Hotel: Make Reliable Reservations 800-919-9675
August 17-19, 2001
Mid South 
NEW CITY! 
Memphis, TN 
Shelby Farms Showplace Arena 
Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Memphis East 
901-682-7881
September 
28-30, 2001
Cowboy 
Abilene, TX 
Expocenter of Taylor Co. 
Host Hotel: Quality Inn, 505 Pine St. 1-800-588-0222
October 5-7, 2001
Virgil Stampede Super Show Virgil, 
0ntario, Canada May 21, 2001
The Virgil Stampede Super Show will be held at the Fairgrounds in Virgil, 0ntario, Canada May 21, 2001. Located near beautiful Niagara-0n-The-Lake in southern, 0ntario. This show is put on by the Virgil Business Association and each year contributes many thousand of dollars for worthwhile projects to the surrounding communities. (ie: Hospital, pools, etc.) No one wants to miss Virgil!
A jacket will be awarded to the Youth with the fastest time
A jacket will be awarded to the Senior with the fastest time
All Champions all divisions will receive a Wildcard Invitation to Youth, Open & Senior World Championships.
Open 4D $3000.added/$50.e/f, Youth 3D $200.added/$10.e/f, Senior 3D $200.added/ $20. E/f
Questions call (519) 887-9824
NBHA/Drysdales Super Show Tulsa,
Oklahoma September 5-9, 2001  NEW DATE! 
The Drysdales Super Show will be held at the Fairgrounds in Tulsa OK September 5-9, 2001. This show has become the largest barrel horse race in the World. With a minimum of $20,000 added and such great numbers, payouts are always good! Entry fees are low, added money is high. No one wants to miss Tulsa! 
12 months negative coggins required. Health papers recommended for those traveling out of state. No Dogs Allowed in the building. 
Drysdales Western Wear along with Justin, Wrangler, Rockies, and Bar None sponsor all of the added money for the Tulsa Super Show! Visit Drysdales while you are in Tulsa. They are located at 3220 South Memorial Drive. Drysdales is the largest western store in the United States.
On Friday, September 7th, Drysdales will hold an Open House Party at the Store. Drysdales will give away $1000 cash and other great prizes! 
Anyone who draws an open check will qualify for the bonus run held on Sunday afternoon. 
All races are 4D. 
A saddle will be awarded to the high money earner in each division. (Totals of Race 1, Race 2 and the Weekend Warrior) 
All Champions all divisions will receive a Wildcard.
Questions call (706) 823-3728 or email nbhashow@groupz.net 
Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Select: 918-622-7000, Microtel Inn & Suites: 888-771-7171
     

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