Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association

A little bit of rain didn't keep horse riders away for Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association's 4D Open Jackpot Barrel Race & 2D Pole Bending on Saturday, September 12th. We had 18 contestants in barrel racing, 5 contestants in pole bending, 1 pee wee entry and 44 entries for exhibitions.

Exhibition is a form of schooling for the rider and their horses. Riders run the pattern to familiarize their horse with the arena and the pattern; practice their cues, timing and communication with their horses.

In Barrel Racing contestants vie for the fastest time in running a 3 point, cloverleaf pattern around three barrels. The horse and rider are allowed a running start and time begins and ends upon crossing a visible starting line. A no time is assessed for knocking over a barrel. The pattern can be started either from the left or right, and contestants that go off the prescribed course are disqualified.

In Pole Bending horse and rider compete for fastest time working a linear pattern through six equally spaced poles. The poles must be at least 6 feet in height and spaced 21 feet apart. A running start is allowed and a 5-second penalty will be assessed for knocking a pole down, and disqualification will take place if the team goes off course.

Pee Wee Barrel Racing is for riders 10 years of age and younger.

Everyone had lots of fun, lots of support/cheering from everyone and enjoyed the camaraderie.

4D Jackpot Barrel Race:

• 1st Division 1st Place Jessica Green 16.371
• 1st Division 2nd Place Jessica Peacoe 16.453
• 1st Division 3rd Place Van Manley 16.832
• 2nd Division 1st Place Andy Pittman 17.187
• 2nd Division 2nd Place Kayla Nance 17.311
• 2nd Division 3rd Place Ed Adamson17.340
• 3rd Division 1st Place Erica Durham 17.448
• 3rd Division 2nd Place Brandy Gordy 17.733
• 3rd Division 3rd Place Lauren Budniewski 17.734
• 4th Division 1st Place G. Lea Reed 18.393
• 4th Division 2nd Place Crystal Edelen 18.544
• 4th Division 3rd Place John Nedelka 18.556

2D Pole Bending:

• 1st Division 1st Place Jim Cooney 26.136
• 2nd Division 1st Place Andy Pittman 28.023

Pee Wee Barrel Race

• 1st Division 1st Place Grace Howard

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Saturday, September 12, 2015
Rain Date: Sunday, September 13, 2015

*ASGRA Fund Raiser

**Triple Creek Farm, 837 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD 20711

Schedule of Events:
• 09:00a.m.-10:00 a.m. Open arena. Contestant registration open.
• 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. Exhibitions-Barrels ($5 entry--no payback)
• 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. 3D Peewee Barrels ($5 entry-75% Pay out--Ages 10 and under)
• 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 4D Open Jackpot Barrels ($40 entry-75% Pay out) $500 Added
• 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Exhibitions-Pole Bending ($5 entry--no payback)
• 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 2D Pole Bending ($25 entry-75% Pay out) $100 Added

**Directions:
From Annapolis take Rt. 2 South to Lothian at circle take 1st left on Bayard Road go about 2 miles it's on left.
From the South-at Upper Marlboro take Rt. 4 East to Waysons Corner, follow Rt. 408 to circle at Lothian take 3rd right off the circle go about 2 miles it's on the left. Call Louis Varnado or Andy Pittman at (301) 579-6005

Or (240) 416-4505 with questions.