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- The National High School Rodeo Association has had the usual run of three rodeos with the remainder to take place in the spring of 2017. Local competitors include -Shayla Currin and Logan Hersey, both from Dayton High School.
-The PRCA Columbia River Circuit Finals will take place in Yakima on Nov. 4-5 in the Sun Dome.
-The Pro West Rodeo Association shows Shayla Currin as the third highest money-winning rookie for 2016. After the Sept. 30-Oct. 1 finals in Coeur D’ Alene, Hayden Fullerton was sitting 10th for the season with over $1,800 won.
-Winners at the Columbia County Fair Jackpot Rodeo include Elsie Mann, Junior Barrel Racing; Tony Currin, Heading; Kellyo Gallaher, Tie down Roping & Heeling. A big thank you to Van Seney for working the arena.
-The National Barrel Horse Association Northwest region includes Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Their year runs Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. District #9 includes the Walla Walla Valley and surrounding areas. Top five Dist. #9 1D standings to date are: Angela Adams (50), Jamie Thomas (50), Sue Ruzicka (47), Melissa Bieber (46), Lindy Masle (44). Top five Dist. #9 2D standings to date are: Jamie Thomas (35), Bobo McMillan (31), Shawn Massey (28), Sue Ruzicka (22), Cloe Davis (18). Top five Dist. #9 3D standings to date are: Adelle Smith (46), Shelby Moody (39), Michelle Lynn Warren (22), Charmaine Beck (21), Cody Kessler (21). Top five Dist. #9 4D standings to date are: Rosie Gallaher (62), Kim Thompson (54), Charmaine Beck (40), Cody Kessler (35) Janis Dean (33).
-The Valley Girls Barrel Racing Association has wrapped up the 2016 season with their final Autumn Daze race on Oct. 1. Cindy Lane (27) and Angela Adams (24), both of Prescott, placed 6th and 8th, respectively in the Overall Division. Sue Ruzicka (122) of Dixie placed 5th in the Open Division and Adams (106) placed 8th. Shayla Currin (123) came in fourth in the Seniors Division while Elsie Mae Mann (219) earned Champion in the Juniors Division. Both are from Dayton. Rosie Gallaher (152) placed 5th in the Honors Division and Chelsea Mann (99) placed 5th in the Amateur Division. Kelli Currin (116) came in 3rd in the Novice Division.
VGBRA encourages anyone interested in the sport of barrel racing in the Walla Walla Valley to join. There is a division for every age and ability. Call Suze at (509) 522-1137 or Rosie at (509) 337-6366 to learn more.
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