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| Spring, 2010 |
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 This year has gotten off to a really great start. I have been training strictly for the Shoppa Ranch and our first futurity horse, VF Elmers Lil Sis (left image), has been a really solid and consistent competitor. The first stop this year was at the Lance Graves Futurity and Slot Race. We won the first go in the Sale Horse Futurity, placed 8th in the second go and ended up 5th in the average. We also placed 9th in the first go of the BFA Futurity and overall were 13th in the average. On top of that, we got a 3rd and 5th place check for Future Fortunes. In all, it was a very lucrative futurity.
March was a very busy month with three futurities. I started off in Stephenville at the Cowboy Capital placing 6th on Lil Sis and second in the 2D on the Myer’s Guys Cash for Perks. The following week I went to the PacWest Futurity in Alvarado and again did really well. In the first go, I got a check on all of my horses. In the 1D, I placed 3rd on Lil Sis and in the 2D, I placed 2nd on Guys Cash for Perks and 5th on Guys Eye Paint. The second go, I placed 3rd in the 1D on Lil Sis and ended up 3rd in the average in the 1D on her and 4th in the 2D average on Guys Eye Paint.
 I ended the month of March with a great showing at the Good Times Futurity. I placed 5th in the slot race on Lil Sis and in the second go of the regular futurity, I placed 2nd on Guys Eye Paint. For the final go, I ended up running second on Lil Sis but hit a barrel on Guys Eye Paint to place in the average.
April was a little slower than March with only one futurity and my second clinic in Kansas. I wanted to thank Diana Nichols who did a great job with both the regular clinic and the advanced clinic. It was so great to see how much everyone has improved in the last year. In fact, everyone riding in my advanced clinic was all repeat riders. It was amazing to see how much horsemanship everyone picked up and I wish them all a great summer.
 After my clinic, I hit the Better Barrel Race finals in Oklahoma City. I had all three of my colts with me and they did super. I had some bad luck on Guys Eye Paint in the first go, as I smoked a run with a 15.7 but just barely tapped the second to win the go. Luckily we qualified for the consolation and we placed second for a nice check. In the finals of the regular futurity, I placed 13th with VF Elmers Lil Sis and then placed mid-pack with the consistent Guys Cash for Perks.
I wanted to thank Bill and Deb Myers for allowing me the opportunity to ride two great athletes- Guys Cash for Perks and Guys Eye Paint. I wish them the best of luck next year as they should well mounted with these two. |
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Winter 2009
I had a busy holiday season as I competed in both the WPRA Finals and the World Barrel Racing Futurity. At the WPRA Finals, I placed second in the first go on Bountiful Bootie in the futurity. She ran a really great run but when we came back for the second go, we were last out and she struggled a little bit through the ruts. I placed 8th overall in the average and I was very proud of Bootie’s performance after a long layoff.
For the World Barrel Racing Futurity in Oklahoma, I had three great entries: Guys Cash For Perks, Guys Eye Paint (owned by the Myers) and Vf Elmers Lil Sis (owned by the Shoppa Ranch). I placed 7th in the 2D in the second go on Guys Eye Paint in the regular futurity but I feel in between on Guys Cash for Perks. In the Juvenile Futurity with Vf Elmers Lil Sis, I placed 9th in the first go and 7th in the average. I wanted to thank the Myers and the Shoppas for allowing me to ride some great horses. |
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October, 2009
My Scott City, Kansas clinic went off really well. The weather was very cold but everyone at the clinic pitched in and learned a lot. My students were a great group who still did their best even with the chilly circumstances. First, I want to really thank Shane Benham for hosting the clinic. She put on a first-rate clinic and I really appreciate everything she did. I also wanted to thank her son, Joe, for driving the tractor and keeping the ground safe for everyone. Also, Kelly Jo Jett worked tirelessly throughout the clinic helping everywhere. Without her and Shane, this clinic would not have been possible. Thank you to all my participants! |
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Early September, 2009
I just got back from my clinic in Kansas and it was a really great clinic! I want to thank Diana Nichols for hosting the clinic at the wonderful Celebration Center, an awesome facility with great ground. I had a fantastic group of students who all helped out and volunteered taking notes for each other. I wanted to personally thank all of them for pitching in and making this a really great learning experience for all. Thank you! |
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Summer 2009
I recently finished with my Colorado clinic and I wanted to thank everyone who participated. I also want to thank Jay Simco, the owner of the facility; MaryAnna Clemmons, for putting on my clinic; Fran, who made it all happen; and Floyd, my tractor driver, who kept the ground perfect all weekend. The weather in Colorado was beautiful and my students were fantastic. They learned so much and improved in leaps and bounds over the weekend. I also want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Jenks for providing me the transportation. |
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I have another barrel racing clinic scheduled... this one in Lyons, Kansas the second weekend of September:
Kristin Weaver Brown Barrel Racing Clinic
September 12-13, 2009
Lyons, Kansas
Please call Diana Nichols
(785) 667-4835
* Stalls, RV hookups, lodging available onsite |
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Spring 2009
I haven’t updated in a while since I have been so busy. This year, I have already put on two clinics and gained some really positive feedback. I had two great clinics in Ohio and east Texas. I wanted to thank Leanne Whitehill, Linda Bean, and Donna VanPelt in Ohio and Donna Hodges in Texas. Thanks to everyone who helped us put together and run the clinics - from the facility owners to the tractor drivers… THANK YOU!
 Also, thanks to all my wonderful students. Everyone had super attitudes and were super supportive of each other.
Right now, I have a clinic planned for Colorado Springs in July and I am also talking to someone about possibly going to North Carolina. Check back for updates on my clinics.
I have been sticking closer to home this year instead of rodeoing and going to jackpots. I have some nice futurity horses and I have been focusing on them this spring. I really enjoy working with the young horses - that’s my real passion and something I am going to start focusing more on in the future.
I have entered some futurities here and there on VF Special Design and Bountiful Booty. Booty is a little late blooming, very talented, though very green. I entered them into the WPRA Futurity in Texas and had some good and bad luck. VF Special Design did really well - placing in the top ten both days and in the average as well. I had a bit of a boo-boo in the first go-round when Booty caught a hind leg turning the second barrel and fell down. She came out okay so the second day I just loped her through for a confidence-building run.
I also have three horses in training from Hodges Farm. They are pre-entered in Fort Smith. They have only been on barrels three months and are showing great ability. They are running a little green so I am working on getting them seasoned.
I also have had some older horses come through and some more futurity horses that will be campaigned by their owners. I wish everyone the best of luck.
On a personal note, my husband and I went to the Dominican Republic and met my mom and step-dad there. It was beautiful in March and great to see my family. Now that I live in Texas and they are in California, I rarely see them so I treasure when we are able to vacation together.
I am also relocating from Athens, TX. My husband and I are very excited to be looking into purchasing our first home. We are looking around at different ranches in Texas and hopefully we’ll move this summer. |
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WPRA Finals 2008
Kristin Weaver Brown
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High on the Ladys
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Kristin Weaver Brown &
Sincere Apologies at a jackpot
in Athens, TX |
Good Time Futurity, Memphis, TN
Kristin Weaver-Brown
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Fall, 2008
I just got back from the WPRA Finals in Tulsa and I had a pretty good show. One of my futurity horses, Boot the Coyote, got hurt right before so I only hauled four head. I did very well on my two futurity horses - High on the Ladies and Diane and Randy Hay’s Mos Twisted Wonder. I got a check in the short go and placed in the average on Mos Twisted Wonder. In the two long go's I placed in the 2D on High on the Ladies and ended up winning the high money 2D saddle on him in his only futurity. He's the last brother of my NFR horse, Budlite.
In the derby, I placed 7th on my first go on Sincere Apologies. I made a nice run but didn't place on Sizzle ta Fame. In the second go, I had some ground problems and didn't place on Sincere Apologies. Sizzle made another nice run, but didn't place either. It was a busy but nice week. I'm looking forward to next year; my horses are making some nice runs.
* Kristin Weaver Brown Barrel Racing Clinic:
Calcutta, Ohio at the beautiful Simmons Equestrian Center, formerly known as Wild Horse Hollow (www.wildhorsehollow.com)
April 18-19th - 2 day clinic
April 20-21st - Advanced clinic
For more information contact: Leanne Whitehill
(724) 350-9977 or email: scorerepair@gmail.com
Cost: $300/riders; $25/day spectators
NOTE: The Jan 31-Feb 1 DeKalb, Texas clinic is full. |
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Boot The Coyote |
High On The Ladys |
Summer, 2008
I had a really busy summer traveling during Cowboy Christmas. I took my futurity horse, Boot the Coyote, and my derby horse, Sincere Apologies, on the rodeo trail to season them during the 4th of July run. I was really proud of them for running with NFR Qualifiers at their first rodeos. This was their first big trip away from home and they did very well.
Look for my article in the August issue of the Quarter Horse Journal. I did a training article on improving your barrel racing horsemanship and some of the drills I use to keep horses and riders fresh.
At the recent Jud Little Barrel Bash, I had a good weekend on two of my futurity horses. Diane and Randy Hay’s Mos Twisted Wonder placed second in the 2D on Sunday and placed at the bottom of the 1D on Friday. My futurity horse, High on the Ladies, won the 3D at his first competition. He is a half brother to my NFR horse, Budlite, out of the same mare, Kits Ladybird, by On A High. Watch for him at competitions, I think he is going to be a big time horse.
I recently filmed a DVD with Charlotte Cunningham of Winning Runs. I focused on winning barrel racing horsemanship, specifically how rhythm, balance and timing affects your run. Check out my DVD coming out soon. For more information go to http://www.winningruns.com.
My future plans include running at the WPRA Finals and the World Barrel Racing Finals. For the WPRA Finals, I am running my two derby horses, Sincere Apologies and Sizzle ta Fame and my three futurity horses, High on the Ladies, Boot the Coyote, and Mos Twisted Wonder. I will be taking Sincere Apologies and Boot the Coyote to the World Barrel Racing Finals as well.
I am tentatively planning on doing a clinic in East Texas before the New Year. For more information, please contact me.
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Sizzle Ta Fame
Speedhorse Silver Cup, Mar/08 |
Sincere Apologies
Speedhorse Silver Cup, Mar/08 |
Boot the Coyote - Silver Cup Futurity Finals, Armore, OK Mar/08 |
Spring, 2008
I'm enjoying a busy spring... In February, I won the Jurassic Classic on Friday and placed in the 1D the rest of the weekend on Sizzle ta Fame, Polly Sue (Sincere Apologies) and Ky. I made the finals on Ky (his registered name is Boot the Coyote) at the Speedhorse Silver Cup in March. In April, I placed on Zitzap at the Lufkin Rodeo and on Polly Sue at Mesquite. Generally, I've been busy running and winning at jackpots around Texas on Polly Sue, Sizzle and Zitzap. It's been an exciting time!
 Fall, 2007
I got married last June to Jay Brown. He is also from California and teaches history at the local high school. We have lived for one year in Athens, Texas and enjoy the beautiful ranch that is owned by John and Patrica Farquharson from California. The ranch is a horse lover's dream.  The move to Texas has put me in a better geographic location to travel and compete with my horses. The rest of this year I will be looking forward to competing at the world barrel racing finals in Waco, Texas and bigger barrel races to season some of my colts and client horses. I am interested in conducting small clinics in the future. To schedule a clinic please contact me. |
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