Laci and Sharon Sponaugle - District Director

We hope everyone survived the winter and are ready to begin the 2009 season of barrel racing.  This year we are not going to collect the awards fee.  We made this decision based on several things such as:  the economy and members that have worked and not paid the awards.  As soon as all the awards arrive we will let you all know so we can present them.  This year we hope to have some raffles and if members have ideas on raising money please let us know.  If you know of any businesses or individuals that would be willing to give us a sponsorship please ask them.

We know all of you are wonder about the upcoming shows.  Some programs are enclosed.

Sanctioned Shows:

April 4, VA01, VA02, VA03, VA05,VA06, Youth Fund Raiser, Cedar Run Ranch, Buckingham, Va., For info call Rob French @ 804-564-4453

April 18 VA02, VA03, VA05, VA05 Fund Raiser, Western Riders of Virginia, Glen Allen, For more info. call Brenda Dodd @ 804-337-7253

May2 VA01, VA02, Clayton C. Bryant Indoor Arena, Appomattox, VA. For more information contact

Adam Roper @ 434-664-7891

May 29-31 VA01, VA05, Speed Horse Bonanza, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Saturday only for points, For info call Van or Kim Manley @ 410-741-0569

June 13 VA01, VA06, Buffalo Trail Riders, GOSHEN VIRGINIA, For info call Kathy or Tim at 540 464 3222, or 540 460 2254 Cell Phone

June 20, VA02, VA02 Fundraiser Western Riders of Virginia, Glen Allen, contact Sue Harris 804-363-0195

June 27 VA01, VA02, Clayton C. Bryant Indoor Arena, Appomattox, VA. For more information contact

Adam Roper @ 434-664-7891

July 11 Tripple “S” Ranch Standardsville, VA

August 1 VA01, VA06, Buffalo Trail Riders, GOSHEN VIRGINIA, For info call Kathy or Tim at 540 464 3222, or 540 460 2254 Cell Phone

August 8-9 VA01, VA02, Clayton C. Bryant Indoor Arena, Appomattox, VA. For more information contact Adam Roper @ 434-664-7891

September 12 VA01, VA06, Buffalo Trail Riders, GOSHEN VIRGINIA, For info call Kathy or Tim at 540 464 3222, or 540 460 2254 Cell Phone

September 19 -20 VA05, Speed Horse Bonanza, Frying Pan Park, Herndon, Saturday only for points, For info call Van or Kim Manley @ 410-741-0569

October 17  Tripple “S” Ranch Standardsville, VA

Some of the above dates may change.

Other Shows:

March 20-21, VA05, North Carolina Barrel Bonanza March Show, Info. call Fred and Linda Smith [home] 252-442-8122

[office 9am to 5pm] 252-442-8989 (Lynn)

March 28 VA01, VA02, Clayton C. Bryant Indoor Arena, Appomattox, VA. For more information contact

Adam Roper @ 434-664-7891

April 11 VA01, Poe Town Arena, Gladys, Va, For information call Tony Stanley @ (434) 238-3342

April 11 VA05, Western Riders of Virginia, Glen Allen, For more info. call Brenda Dodd @ 804-337-7253

May 9 VA01, Poe Town Arena, Gladys, Va, For information call Tony Stanley @ (434) 238-3342

September 5-6 08 & 09 VIRGINIA STATE FINALS

September 12 VA05, Western Riders of Virginia, Glen Allen, For more info. call Brenda Dodd @ 804-337-7253

September 26 VA01, VA02, Clayton C. Bryant Indoor Arena, Appomattox, VA. For more information contact

Adam Roper @ 434-664-7891

October 2 VA State Fair

Check the virginianbha.com website for updates and other information.

You can contact us at nbhava06@yahoo.com or you can call 540-396-3401.

Have a safe year and Good Luck!

Sharon & Laci