Hello Everybody,

 

     I just want to thank everybody that weathered the weather to come

to our awards banquet yesterday.  We had one of the biggest turn-outs

yet.  There were about 92 people there with tons of food and a lot of

visiting.

     For those of you who did not make it, I want to get you up to speed.

With the help of the Rice's, Conway's and NBHA of Indiana (Bob Hess)

we were able to have a great awards banquet.  Bob decided, for this year

at least, to give back to the districts the money that was given to state

from each show last year.  That gave us a big cushion for awards.  Thanks

to that, we were able to give away our 1st ever saddle.  The saddle went

to the 1-D Open winner, who was Cindy Harlan, I think she was a little

surprised.  Then we were able to not only give 1st place belt buckles, but

also were able to give reserve buckles.  Then buckets full of good things

to 3rd, 4th and 5th place.

     With all that said this year "08" we are starting an "awards fund".  This

money has nothing to do with state at all, this is money that will go straight

into a savings account for "YOUR  AWARDS" next year.  The cost of this is

$15.00 for single or $30.00 for family.  You will have until June 8th,

at Anderson, to pay this.  If you choose not to pay that is okay, but here is

what happens.  All of your points do not change at all.  If you are in the top

5 of any division you will still qualify for worlds.  If you are in the top 5 and

choose not to pay into the "awards fund" then you will not receive any

awards next year.  For instance if you would place 2nd in the 1-D and did

not pay into the fund then I would skip over you and give those awards to

the 3rd place person and so on.  This is completely voluntary. I have a list

out with every members name, as you pay I mark you as "s" or "f" with the

date you paid.  I already collected $294.00 at the banquet for this fund.  In a

years time hopefully we can collect some interest on our money.  The only

exception to the cut-off date for signing up would be if someone joins

later on in the year.  There are several other states that are doing this and

least 1 other district, possibly 2, here in Indiana.  So here is how to

 get signed on.  You can pay at the Frankfort show, Anderson show or you

can send me a check at any time.  Make your check out to NBHA "02".  My

address is    3271 S.  500 W.  Marion, IN  46953.  If you are interested don't

miss out.

     Next, on the agenda is this.  NBHA has decided  at some of our super

shows the "Senior Class" will not receive a saddle.  When I called and ask

their reasoning, they said it was because the class was smaller and the

fees were not as much.  To me this does not seem like a good reason.                                                 I ask who else I could talk to, Georgia said I would have to take it up with

the "executive board" of NBHA.  You cannot call,  you can only write and                                      give them your feelings.  I have attached a letter that I handed out at

the banquet yesterday.  I had 43  taken with envelopes to be mailed this

week.  Please print off this letter and sign it, give your member number at

the bottom where space is provided.  The letter needs to be addressed to

NBHA   P.O.Box 1988   Augusta, GA 30903-1988.  In the lower left corner

 put ATTEN: Executive Board.  If we do not tell them how we feel now, who

knows whose saddles will go next.

     For the Gordyville show Charlie Walker has gotten NBHA to agreed to

"1" saddle for every 50 entries.  So if you were thinking about going your

entry will count.  They are also giving "4" saddles to the open and youth

class.

     I think that pretty much is all I have for now.   Don't forget the "awards

fund"  I don't want anyone to miss out.  Show season will be here soon

 so get to the barn and try to stay warm.  Don't forget for NBHA of IN

info go to www.mcdiamond.com or if you have a showbill for a NBHA

show and want it posted send it to  www.mcdiamondranch@msn.com

 

                                                                                              See Ya Soon,

                                                                                                   Donna

To The Executive Board of NBHA,

 

     I am writing concerning the situation about  saddles not being given

to our senior riders.  I realize their classes are not as large as an open or

youth class.  But, something you need to realize is at some point in time

and possibly even now those people are riding in the "Open Class" or

maybe they are the ones hauling their grandchildren to all of these shows.

     I don't feel like it was in the best interest of NBHA, when last year at the

Great Lake Nationals in Gordyville, you had decided at the last moment

not to award saddles.  Especially when the showbill advertized that

saddles would be given.  Now this year nothing is being said about any

saddles, but I have found out that the plan is to give 4 saddles to the

"Open" class and 4 saddles to the "Youth" and "NONE" to the "Senior"

class.  I also realize that the senior entry fees are not as expensive, but

they do pay the same stall, electric and fuel cost as everyone else.  It

is now my understanding that the seniors will possibly receive 1 saddle

for every 50 entries.

     Don't you feel it is a little unfair, that at this time in their lives, and for

those who have rode with NBHA for years are being treated in this

manner?  As a member of NBHA I want my voice heard, that I do not feel

it is fair and something should be done to correct this.

     At our state show in Indiana, we can afford to give 4 saddles to senior

riders, but NBHA cannot?  I realize that you are buying many more

saddles than that, but it is a matter of principle.

     Thank you for your attention to this matter.

 

Name:                                                                 Member #:

Spouse:                                                             Member #:

Children:                                                            Member #:

 

Here is a list of shows for IN. "02" so far.  There will probably be at least 2 more possibly 4.

 

May 17th      Frankfort

 

June 7-8       Anderson

 

June 28-29   Tipton

 

July 9-13      State Show -- Edinburgh

 

July 19-20    Youth World

 

Aug. 2-3       Bear Creek Farms

 

Aug.  23-24  Tipton

 

Aug. 30-31   Danville

 

Sept. 13-14  Bear Creek Farms

Sept. 20-21 Marion