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Letter from OBRA President:
The Important Role of Our Sponsors |
 Well here we are, at the end of the 2011 OBRA show season!
There has been a great mixture of news shows and new arenas as well as arenas and shows that bring lots of great memories to members and horses.
Because the OBRA is a volunteer-managed organization it’s success comes from its many directors, members, sponsors and show hosts who work hard to organize, plan, host and clean up from shows.
Almost every show relies on show sponsors to provide the great standard of competition we enjoy. In addition to each show, the OBRA relies on sponsors to keep the organization running and provide the awesome year end point banquet and award ceremony.
We would just like to thank and recognize those sponsors that are currently supporting OBRA in 2011:
General OBRA Sponsors
Ontario Quarter Horse Racing
The Quarter Horse Racing program in Ontario has backed the OBRA and several other barrel racing organizations in Ontario for a number of years now.
Not only do they support us but also the great bloodlines being produced in Ontario are going on to prove themselves with a second career in barrel racing.
For any horse enthusiasts who would like to watch these horses fly, plan a day at Ajax or Ft. Erie and guaranteed you will love it.
There are also seminars for those interested in being more involved in Quarter horse racing.
Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC
In addition to being an avid fan, Jim Wilson has been a long time supporter of the OBRA!
This is the place to go for a new or used vehicle. It is worth the drive to Orillia to see their great inventory, enjoy great service and be guaranteed a great price.
Jim also lends further support when any OBRA member purchases a vehicle.
Scott and Lisa Gray
OBRA youth have enjoyed some of the best youth payouts anywhere as a result of Scott’s support and sponsorship. This is nothing new to Scott and Lisa as they have poured countless hours and finances to encourage youth in barrel racing, rodeo and other western horse sports.
Southwestern Fields
Sue Collier and Adam Harrison have sponsored all the OBRA hosted events by supplying equipment and expertise to ensure the arena ground is the best it can possibly be! As all show hosts know, the work that goes into arena prep is overwhelming and Adam’s handling of this has been a huge benefit to OBRA hosted shows.
Resonate Creative
Stephen Owen of Resonate Creative has devoted his time and services into creating and maintaining our new website as well as other OBRA marketing initiatives. His enthusiasm and efforts are very much appreciated.
OBRA 2011 Year End Point Sponsors
Northern Run Farms
Richard and Jessy have generously supplied the sponsorship for YOUTH saddle, buckle, top 5 awards! After watching Jessy enjoy and excel at the youth classes for so many years, she has now finished her last year as a youth. What a commitment for Northern Run Farms to now sponsor OBRA youth. At the same time we can all watch the impressive young barrel horses that are doing so well in futurity, open and rodeo.
Gear Shift
What would an OBRA show be without our Michigan friends there to support their daughter Heather with her winning ways! Don has again sponsored the ROOKIE saddle, buckle, top 5 awards. Thanks Don for supporting our rookies 2 years in a row!
Cathy Sykes
Another repeat sponsor! Following their 2010 support, the Sykes have again sponsored POLE BENDING saddle, buckle, top 5 for 2011.
Sure-Gain
A brand new sponsor to OBRA, yet a name well known to all of us for producing great horse feed! For 2011 they are our FUTURITY saddle, buckle, top 5 sponsor. What a year to do it with the world class horses running in OBRA futurities this year.
Spill Experts
Ron Porter has offered to sponsor the HORSE OF THE YEAR award for 2011.
Wayne and Bonita Longfield
Wayne Longfield is a welcome sight at the gate entrance for competitors at OBRA events across Ontario. In addition, Wayne and Bonny have sponsored the MOST IMPROVED RIDER award for 2011! What a great award for riders to strive for.
Clingen Quarter Horses
David and Rachel Clingen will again be sponsoring the awards banquet when all these great awards are presented, by transforming the banquet room into a unique venue worthy of all these great achievements.
Reid Drainage
Todd and Jim were generous enough to sponsor our year end awards, as well as our finals, with the money left over from their rained out show in Fergus. Thank you Todd for the time you dedicated to driving the tractor this year and keeping the pen nice and level!
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