In This Issue of Barrel Horse News
November 2011 -- VOLUME 16, NUMBER 11

FEATURES

58 Back to Basics

Lance Graves recommends a schedule that can keep your horse game-ready between races. – by Breanne Hill


SPECIAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SECTION

30 'Tis the Season

Find out what special traditions make the holiday season shine for a few of barrel racing's best. – by Heather Loveridge

36 My Greatest Gift

Barrel Horse News readers share their memories of the best holiday gifts the ever received. – Compiled by BHN staff


EVENT SPOTLIGHTS

64 NBHA President's Cup

72 Bar Nothin' Barrel Bash

78 Expanded Futurity Round-Up

92 Justin Boots Championships & Playoffs

98 BRN4D Championship Finals

104 West Coast Barrel Racing Finals

110 AQHA Adequan Select Show

116 Myers Sale Results

118 Fulton Sale Results


DEPARTMENTS

6 Arena Record

11 Arena Dirt

18 Tips, ideas and chatter with Charmayne James

Strategic planning can keep you and your horse out of harm's way.

22 Quick Pro Tips

Veteran reining horse trainer Drake Johnson explains how you can train for solid stops.

26 Ride in Style

Popular style choices for you and your horse.

123 Youth Forum

Knowledge, news and attitude for the next generation of barrel racers.

128 Seen & Noted

Unique and innovative products for the horse enthusiast.

130 Health-wise

Taking a few simple precautions this winter will help you avoid the misery of a respiratory infection.

132 Barrel Racing Across the U.S.

Featuring the 14th Annual Rocky Mountain Super Race in Eaton, Colo., the D&G Super Tour in Duncan, Okla., and the Double B Barrel Bash in Topeka, Kan.

135 Barrel Racing Results

Featuring the Bar Nothin' Barrel Bash Futurity in Ardmore, Okla., the 5-State Breeders Futurity in Rapid City, S.D., the Fizz Bomb Futurity in Gillette, Wyo., the Cornhusker Futurity in Broken Bow, Neb., and the BRN4D Finals in Pasco, Wash.

139 Barrel Calendar & Clinics

A comprehensive calendar of upcoming barrel events and clinics.

146 World Champion's Perspective with Sherry Cervi

Even the most strong-willed among us needs a little support now and then.