Daily Archives: January 27, 2010

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!

Lindsay Karp knew something wasn’t quite right.

Outwardly appearances offered no hint.

But Karp just knew. It was the times that were a tick slower, the results one step below previous years.

Something was wrong with her prized horse Hess.

Karp couldn’t see what was wrong. She could feel it.

Hess is more than just a horse to Karp. The stout bay gelding is her rodeo partner.

Hess had carried the young Winston cowgirl to back-to-back Northern Rodeo Association barrel racing titles (2005-06), a Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit year-end championship (2008) and three consecutive qualifications to the prestigious Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo since Karp bought her professional card at the age of 18.

“I’ve been pretty blessed to make the Dodge Circuit Finals all three years,’’ Karp offered.

But her 2009 was filled with questions and worry.

“Hess didn’t run at rodeos like he had in the past,’’ said Karp.

The two won enough to place second in the MPRC standings for 2009 and earn that third trip to the DNCFR. They are scheduled to be in Billings Feb. 18-20, for the NRA Finals. She is second in the NRA barrel racing standings.

“During the season, he would seem to slow down, then pull out a good run or two,’’ Karp said of last summer. “I thought it was me. I was having a real tough year. I was really worried.’’ (read more)

New York, NY (January 11, 2010) – The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is bringing a little bit more country sizzle to its fans. The PBR announced today a partnership with multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan that will give PBR fans more access to his music than ever before.  

Allan attended the New York City Invitational this past weekend to make the announcement in person that he will kick off the biggest one day event in PBR history, the 2010 Dickies Iron Cowboy Invitational presented by WinStar World Casino, on February 20th, with a one-time-only concert. He also joined the PBR announcers during the show, which was aired on NBC this past Sunday, to talk about the Arlington event. At the 2010 Dickies Iron Cowboy Invitational, Allan will be performing exclusive and never before released music from his upcoming album GET OFF ON THE PAIN, in stores and online March 9th. Fans can preorder the album at www.GaryAllan.com.
In addition to this special performance in Arlington, Texas, there will also be an increased Gary Allan presence at all PBR events leading up to the March 9th album release, including music from the new album playing during PBR events and various prize giveaways (VIP tickets to an upcoming PBR event, Gary Allan VIP prize packs, CD’s, and much more!). PBR and Gary Allan fans will also have the opportunity to enter to win the trip of a lifetime to the 2010 PBR World Finals in Las Vegas. 

Superstar country artist Gary Allan has sold over six million albums to date, and has sold out venues across the nation. Allan has released back to back platinum albums and a string of #1 hits and Top 10 hits at country radio. Named “country’s mainstream maverick” by Rolling Stone magazine, Allan has blazed a trail on his own terms, making him a perfect fit for the PBR.
For more information about the PBR, Gary Allan, and the 2010 Dickies Iron Cowboy Invitational presented by WinStar World Casino, visit www.pbr.com or www.GaryAllan.com.