It is the fourth NFR round win for the team of Lockhart and Louie, whose rise to rodeo prominence began one year ago with a win in his first ever NFR run. Since that time, the buckskin gelding has earned a reputation as one of the toughest rodeo horses in barrel racing.
“I’m just thrilled to break the ice,” Lockhart said of their winning run. “I was so focused on trying to keep them standing.
“I knew [Louie] was a rock star in my eyes, but to be a rock star like he’s being, and he’s just gotten stronger throughout the year, I just feel so fortunate and very blessed.”
Lockhart was also touched that Louie had been named the WPRA’s Horse with the Most Heart this year, and award voted on by her peers.
“As an owner, you always think that of your horse,” she said, “but to voted that by your peers, it really meant something.”
Six riders hit barrels during the 2nd Go, including championship leader Brittany Pozzi. Eight of the 15 barrel racers have now hit a barrel.
Brittany Pozzi remains in the lead for the World Championship with $131,282.48 in 2011 earnings, still nearly $10,000 ahead of Lindsay Sears, who leads the race for the NFR Average title by one hundredth of a second over Sherry Cervi.
2nd Go Results:
1) Lisa Lockhart/An Oakie With Cash – 13.95 – $17,884.62
2) Angie Meadors/Mulberry Canyon Moon – 14.00 – $14,134.62
3) Jody Sheffield/Skip The Finances – 14.02 – $10,673.08
4) Christina Richman/Xtrared – 14.09 – $7,500.00
5) Jeanne Anderson/Flaming Fire Bug – 14.13 – $4,615.38
6) Sherry Cervi/MP Meter My Hay – 14.17 – $2,884.62
7) Lindsay Sears/Sugar Moon Express – 14.21
7) Brenda Mays/Judge Buy Cash – 14.21
9) Tammy Fischer/Easy Dash Oak – 14.42
10) Brittany Pozzi/Yeah Hes Firen – 18.71
11) Sue Smith/Real Claim To Fame – 18.91
12) Britany Fleck/Dasher Dude – 19.06
13) Jane Melby/RC Back In Black – 19.25
14) Jill Moody/Chasin Firewater – 19.57
15) Carlee Pierce/Rare Dillion – 23.98
NFR Average Results – Through the 2nd Round
1) Lindsay Sears/Sugar Moon Express – 28.24
2) Sherry Cervi/MP Meter My Hay – 28.25
3) Jeanne Anderson/Flaming Fire Bug – 28.32
4) Christina Richman/Xtrared – 28.33
5) Jody Sheffield/Skip The Finances – 28.38
6) Tammy Fischer/Easy Dash Oak – 28.47
7) Brenda Mays/Judge Buy Cash – 28.79
8) Brittany Pozzi/Yeah Hes Firen – 32.74
9) Lisa Lockhart/An Oakie With Cash – 32.97
10) Jane Melby/RC Back In Black – 33.33
11) Angie Meadors/Mulberry Canyon Moon – 33.45
12) Jill Moody/Chasin Firewater – 33.84
13) Sue Smith/Real Claim To Fame – 38.22
14) Britany Fleck/Dasher Dude – 38.37
15) Carlee Pierce/Rare Dillion – 43.02
World Championship Standings—End of 2nd Round
1) Brittany Pozzi – $131,282.48
2) Lindsay Sears – $121,316.07
3) Sherry Cervi – $99,462.81
4) Lisa Lockhart – $98,556.00
5) Brenda Mays – $87,960.82
6) Carlee Pierce – $85,504.71
7) Angie Meadors – $80,728.92
8) Sue Smith – $79,751.90
9) Jody Sheffield – $78,986.91
10) Jeanne Anderson – $71,799.53
11) Tammy Fischer – $71,262.48
12) Jane Melby – $69,340.26
13) Christina Richman – $69,214.02
14) Britany Fleck – $63,119.90
15) Jill Moody – $61,420.89
