Longtime A-OK member Gayla Milam of Charleston, AR is honored in the above compilation put together by Donna Henson of Mulberry, AR.   Gayla has been in the rodeo and barrel racing field for many years and is loved by all.  She is currently hospitalized due to advanced cancer that she has been fighting for many months.  Please keep Gayla and her family in your prayers. 

2008 Coal Hill BBR 12 week series starts Wednesday night April 30th and goes through July 16th pending any rain-outs. Exhibitions start at 6:30 and the class at 8:00.  The top 3 places in each of the 4D's will receive awards at the end of this series.  For more information contact Michelle McCartney at {479}-518-2172 or Debbie Beaupre {479}-979-7930

Coal Hill Series Results #1

Coal Hill Series Points

Coal Hill Series Works

Contestants wishing to run for the Top 3 series awards at the end of 12 weeks must have completed a minimum of 6 works.  We cannot put these jackpots on without barrel workers!  The works from the Coal Hill series are completely separate and do NOT count towards the A-Ok Sunday works.

The next A-OK scheduled point race will be Sunday, May 18th at Farrar's Arena in Cameron, Oklahoma.  Exhibitions start at 12:00 and the classes start at 2:00.  Be sure to bring your ice chests and chairs because there are no bleachers or concessions at this pen.

A-OK CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!!!!!

Expect this season to be FULL of fun and surprises as we celebrate A-OK's 20th Anniversary all season long!  There's always excitement and fun stuff going on but this season there will be even more!  Expect the unexpected and come on out for a season full of great fun in the sun!  We've got kid classes, junior classes, novice horse classes, and of course the 4D open class.  Whether young or old at heart, we've got a place for everyone so come on out and join us this season!  The Horse & Rider of the Month was a big hit last year so we will once again be nominating a member each month from April thru November.  That's just one of the things that sets A-OK apart from other associations.  If you haven't experienced the new and improved A-OK atmosphere in the past couple of years, you need to come check us out!  You'll be glad you did!!!  HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY A-OK!!    1988-2008

Cole Adams of Ozark, Arkansas is our new 2008 A-Ok Can-Chasing Sweetheart!

Our annual A-OK Valentines Sweetheart race was held Sunday February 10th at Hurleys Arena in Clarksville.  Cole Adams of Ozark, Arkansas was crowned the new 2008 Can-Chasing Sweetheart.  Cole and his faithful partner Flag had an awesome run and took the crown away from Larry Baxter of Belleville.  Congratulations Cole!!! 

The 2008 Open Class Sweethearts are (front) Hailey Weathers 4D winner,   (back row left to right)  Cindy Jolly 2D winner, Jyme Beth Cole 3D winner and Jessica Hohman was the 1D winner.  Congratulations Ladies!!!   Photos courtesy of John Beaupre

2008 Officers:

President:  Michelle McCartney     479-518-2172

Vice President:  Debbie Beaupre   479-979-7930

2008 Arkansas Board Members:

Barbara Winkley    479-216-1101

Jeri Smith               479-452-3143

Reba Bowling         479-234-5311

Tammie Wilkins      479-209-3028

2008 Oklahoma Board Members:

Jana Mankin            918-635-5623

Jeff Parkey              918-774-4470

Linda France           918-436-2259

Sharon Comer        479-641-2777

 2008 A-Ok President Michelle McCartney discusses the upcoming 2008 point season at the Year End Awards Banquet.  Photo courtesy of John Beaupre.

Arkansas Board Member Barbara Winkley of Mena tries out her new saddle as Michelle McCartney and Debbie Beaupre congratulate her.  Photo courtesy of John Beaupre

2007 Oklahoma Board Member Angie Adams of Poteau, Oklahoma displays her award blanket provided by Rocky Acres Ranch Equine Designs.  Photo courtesy of John Beaupre

A-Ok member Carolina Montgomery of Rudy, Arkansas after receiving her awards.  Photo courtesy of John Beaupre

A-Ok Junior member Randa DePew after receiving her awards from the Junior Class.  Photo courtesy of John Beaupre

Deb explains to Michelle how to care for her new trophy saddle since she walked away with not only the Novice saddle but also the 1D Open on her Novice mare Kailee's Renegade.  Photo courtesy of John Beaupre

Oklahoma Board member Sharon Comer of Muldrow, Oklahoma receives her 2D Open saddle.  Everyone who attended the banquet had a great time!  Photo courtesy of John Beaupre

2007 Buckle Series Winners


Winners of the 2007 Buckle Series are:  (left to right) 4D-Amanda Fox of Ratcliff, 3D-Sue Baxter of Belleville, 2D-Annalee White of Clarksville and 1D-Kim Griffin of Coal Hill.  This 12 week series was held at the Coal Hill Arena in Coal Hill , Arkansas with the exception of the finals which was held at Swaim's Double S Sports Arena in Ozark.   This series was open to anyone wishing to run but all four winners were A-Ok members.   Congratulations ladies!!!!   Photo courtesy of Debbie Beaupre.



Johnson County Streakin' Chicks place in 2nd Annual Team Battle of the Counties

Pictured left to right:  Alex Holland of Lamar, Arkansas, JoAnn Hunt, Michelle McCartney and daughter Tiffany Kendall all of Clarksville, Arkansas.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Beaupre

The 2nd Annual team Battle of the Counties was held Saturday, September 15th in Johnson County at Hurley's Arena in Clarksville, Arkansas.  12 teams from all over the state competed in this 3D event with Conway County winning the 1D, Yell County winning the 2D and Johnson County winning the 3D.  Each of the Johnson County girls received a trophy buckle and $100 cash.   These were the first barrel racing buckles that Alex and Tiffany have ever received so CONGRATULATIONS girls!!!  Rocky Acres Ranch Equine Designs also of Clarksville was their t-shirt sponsor and graphics designer.  Congratulations to each of you for a great job!!!

Photo courtesy of:  Griffin Photos Equine Photography  Pine Bluff, Arkansas

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