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I am wanting to nominate my aunt, Sharon Smith, for the exemption slot for The American but I need your help voting!!!!!! For those of you who don't know who she is please let me tell you who she is and why she deserves this! Sharon is a five time NFR qualifier, she has lte of over $500,000, she won Calgary, she was the Prairie Circuit Dodge National Finals Rookie of the year, BFA Champion, won Topeka, won Colorado Springs (twice), a round at the NFR, fast time at Houston for a round and numerous other rodeos. Sharon accomplished all of this on her legendary horse and best friend, affectionately known as Bumper (Speed Money). Sharon trained Bumper herself from the very start of his career. Sharon is a full time nurse in the Moore, Oklahoma area and a single full time awesome Mom to her son, Carson. Sharon has once again started and trained a very promising colt that I would love to see her compete on in The American. This pair are something to watch and will give 200% and be a force to be reckoned with if you give them a chance!!! Sharon has had some breaks in life no one should have and yet through everything she just picks herself up and tries harder! Thank you for your time and your vote if you decide to!
http://www.rfdtv.com/story/26676518/american-exemption#.VC3pQKY8LCR
I believe this link should work.
I will try to find the link to attach but you can go on Facebook, Twitter or RFDTV and go to The American exemption vote and type her in!
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Location: Oklahoma | I did it, too. Sharon is a great lady and has had some heartbreak in her life.....in case some of you reading this are too young to remember, she's the one whose horse broke its leg at the NFR and she couldn't get him pulled up until the 2nd. What a horse! Designer Red is his full brother and Sharon's horse was one of the reasons Danny Ray had Designer Red. I hope she gets in. It will be neat to get to watch her again and what a great thing you are doing for her. :) |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Done  I remember watching Bumper and Sharon they were a great team. Was so sad watching Bumper when he broke his leg, that horse had the biggest heart  |
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Location: Where the Jasmine & Magnolia Grow | Done! Loved watching Sharon & Bumper! Such an Athlete with a Huge Heart & Motor.
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Location: SE Louisiana | Done.... I don't know why he was named Bumper but my favorite horse in the world would creep up behind you and bump your elbow with her nose.. hoping to get some extra loving and maybe a goodie...  |
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My once in a lifetime horse also broke his leg while running barrels :( |
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One of my fondest memories of Bumper was his derby year at Ft Smith and I was there taking lessons on a therapy device from my friend Paula Muirhead. She was treating Bumper and let me work on him. I also was told by Sharon how he got the name. I felt SO COOL to meet him and her! Was a fan before and ever since.
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| I can't thank everyone enough for your help and kind words. She is the most giving person I have ever met and the most deserving of this. She is someone who truly did it the hard way and spends every last dime she has taking care of her horses. I remember all of the things she did without (including staying in the shell of a dressing room that she had when it was freezing because instead of a LQ trailer she paid for the best of everything for Bumper.) I know she appreciates all of your memories, kind words and votes! Thank you again!!!!! |
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Location: Sperry, OK | Done... TurnLane, are you gonig to share how he got his name? |
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| Thank you for remembering him. This is Sharon. When I first got him as a gangly 2 year old I was boarding at a world champion halter barn. Bumper had a large brow and was far from halter head material. Several comments were made about his head and I remember saying he is not here for the halter class. So one of my greatest long time best friends, Joy Pirkle ( who actually found him for me), said 'that's his speed bump' and it stuck:) |
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Location: Missouri | Done! Hope she gets it! Sounds like an awesome lady! |
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| roman - 2014-10-03 9:28 AM
Thank you for remembering him. This is Sharon. When I first got him as a gangly 2 year old I was boarding at a world champion halter barn. Bumper had a large brow and was far from halter head material. Several comments were made about his head and I remember saying he is not here for the halter class. So one of my greatest long time best friends, Joy Pirkle ( who actually found him for me), said 'that's his speed bump' and it stuck:)
What are you running now and can you win it all?
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| Done : ) He was one of my favorite horses of all time! Does anyone have any pictures or better yet a video of him they can share? He was so cool! |
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Location: siberia it seems | My votes in, go Sharon! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | roman - 2014-10-03 9:28 AM Thank you for remembering him. This is Sharon. When I first got him as a gangly 2 year old I was boarding at a world champion halter barn. Bumper had a large brow and was far from halter head material. Several comments were made about his head and I remember saying he is not here for the halter class. So one of my greatest long time best friends, Joy Pirkle ( who actually found him for me), said 'that's his speed bump' and it stuck:)
I was wondering how he got his name. Now I know  |
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| I'm still looking for a video or picture of him, Sharon said she will scan one when she gets home but I did find this great article!
In Horse Events, Some Winnings Transcend Cash
Bryan Painter| October 6, 1996
Sharon Smith of Dibble wasn't about to gamble with the health of a friend.
From when her horse Bumper was 2 years old, she had done more than own the horse. Smith had developed a friendship - a partnership.
This year, she was faced with what for some would have been a dilemma.
Bumper had been out of competition for more than a dozen weeks with a pulled hamstring, and the deadline to enter the famed Calgary Stampede rodeo was approaching.
Smith had been doing straight-line riding on the horse, and just before the entry deadline, she tested him.
A barrel went down, but she was happy.
Had he still been hurting, there would have been no dilemma. She simply wouldn't have entered.
"When he was hurt, I told my vet (Dr. David McCarroll) that I was prepared to take the entire year off if needed, and he said that wasn't necessary," she said. "He gives me sound advice."
Smith and the 10-year-old sorrel gelding not only entered but placed in the average of the rodeo and then made history. Each year, Calgary offers a $50,000 bonus in the three bucking events as well as in the timed events of calf roping and steer wrestling.
This year, they offered a $50,000 bonus in barrel racing. Smith and Bumper proudly claimed it.
"I was just sitting Sharon Smith there, because realistically you never think you could be the one to win it," Smith said of the $50,000 payoff. "When we did, it was a dream come true ."
Although the comeback from injury made the win a story of legendary proportions, Smith and Bumper were familiar with finishing first.
In 1995, they won the 89er Days PRCA/WPRA Rodeo at the Lazy E Arena with a 17.03. That initiated a streak that continued in October 1995 at the Dodge Prairie Circuit Finals at the same arena.
Smith and Bumper, whose registered name is Speed Money, won all three rounds and the average.
About two months later at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Smith placed in three go-rounds and the average for $17,765 as she went on to finish seventh in the Women's Professional Rodeo Association world standings.
"I've always known in my heart that he's made my life completely happy," she said. "He's just a great horse."
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| Sharon has a very promising colt affectionately called Garland (Sharon LOVES Christmas), so much so she actually wrote a children's book called, The Legend of The Reindeer Shoes! Garland is actually by Designer Red, so his sire is Bumper's brother, pretty cool! She feels Garland has Bumper's drive and she is very excited about him. He has been just getting better every run and now she is just working on their timing, as he is wicked fast. They have been placing at the top at the last few shows and just keeping getting faster! |
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Location: Mayerthorpe Alberta | CanadianRacer - 2014-10-03 10:30 AM
Done : ) He was one of my favorite horses of all time! Does anyone have any pictures or better yet a video of him they can share? He was so cool!
Hey Marci, can you figure out how to share this on FB so we can get more votes rolling in? |
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Location: Oklahoma | I remember that NFR that Speed Money got hurt. I had taped the performance but couldn't watch it at home so I brought it to work. (I was a teacher at the time) I had my students working on an assignment and turned it on for us to watch. Needless to say, I burst out in tears in front of my whole class when I saw it. I will never forget that. It was very sad. If I'm not mistaken, didn't Dr. McCarroll jump the wall and run to the horse when it happened?? I loved that horse. Really glad she has a prospect that is related to him and sounds promising. |
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| Any help with getting this to Facebook would be so appreciated, I do not have a Facebook so I can't do it. In response to the injury on Bumper, yes Dr. McCarroll was there for that round and did jump the wall to assist. He also helped take care of him that night on his way to California to get surgery. Everyone loved Bumper and Sharon, they were just a once in a lifetime pair that gave everything they had every run.
I have also found out that we have until December 15th to get her nominated for The American, then between December 15th and January 15th they will take the people with the top ten votes and let the voting start again.
I appreciate and so does Sharon all of the votes and stories everyone has shared, I will bump this post as December 15th gets closer.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: fun meter pegged OK | Done and good luck! |
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Location: CA | Can someone tell me how an exemption spot works? Such as; are there x amount of spaces held out for individuals that have achieved over a certain amount ,or x amt of NFR qualifications, are they for PRCA and WPRA, how many signatures are required? Great concept.
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Location: Adopt a homeless pet - www.petfinder.com! | Voted for her, and happy to do so! |
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| Thank you for remembering us and also feeling a loss, I know it takes something out of you to feel sorry for such an event. I am sorry it occupied your thoughts and am appreciative of your compassion. |
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| Done! Sharon I remember you from way back and you were so very helpful to me and made me feel so welcome when I first started running hard in the WPRA with my card. I have never forgotten you for that. Nor your way of making everyone laugh no matter how bad the weather or ground was. And I had a really crappy run on a new horse and you made me laugh after that. I have often wondered what became of you after the devastating loss at that years NFR. Good to see you back running again and on such a nice horse! I have voted and will continue to do so everytime I come across someone else's computer if they have not already placed a vote. Good luck!  |
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| Thank you for taking the time to write, it means a lot to me. If I get to go by the exemption I will give it all Ive got. Im not saying my horse can outrun them all and I dang sure cant outride many of them but I do know you cant win if you don't go:) |
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Location: Centerville, TN | Firefighter wife, I just voted for Sharon. I remember her and Speed Money, I saw them at Priceville, AL. I use to own a half brother to Speed Money. |
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| I remember seeing Sharon and Bumper running at OKC his futurity year. All I could say was WOW!! Then watched their success through to the terrible night at the NFR when they made their last run. A class duo the whole way. She has my vote too. DONE! |
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| Sharon sent me this picture of her and Bumper at Calgary.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Firefighter Wife - 2014-10-06 9:14 PM Sharon sent me this picture of her and Bumper at Calgary.
Oh how awesome |
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Must have been before my time but I loved hearing your story. The bond reminds me of how I feel about my guy... big red one also.
Good luck to you! Ill check back to re-vote! |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow | This has to be the best thread that I have seen in a very long time. Can't wait to see her run! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Done and Good Luck to her! |
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Location: north mississippi | Done Good Luck!!! |
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| I just wanted to thank everyone for your kind words and sharing your stories of Sharon and Bumper. I know it has really touched Sharon to see all of the support everyone has shown. You guys are the best and I personally as her niece thank you! I will bump this post as the deadline draws near. Best wishes to all. |
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Location: Buffalo, TX | I just voted!....I always thought Bumper was amazing....so much so that I bred my mare to Designer Red (full brother to Speed Money)....I hope to see Sharon at the American. |
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| Well we are so excited because Sharon has made the top ten!!!!! Please everyone it's time to vote again!!!! Your previous votes got her into the top ten so now we need to vote again!!!! Thank you in advance for your time! |
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| http://www.rfdtv.com/story/26676518/american-exemption#.VC3pQKY8LCR
I believe this is the direct link! Thank you!!!! |
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Nope, that's not it. Just takes you to a page that says, "Thank you for completing the survey." |
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| dianeguinn - 2014-12-18 11:13 AM
Nope, that's not it. Just takes you to a page that says, "Thank you for completing the survey."
That's what it says for me because I did already vote on their survey thing. It only lets you vote once from a device. |
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| I apologize for the old link, here is the one RFDTV just sent me.
http://www.rfdtv.com/story/26580579/road-to-the-american-2
THANK YOU TO ALL!!!!
Edited by Firefighter Wife 2014-12-19 7:46 AM
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This link is good...I just voted again!! Go Sharon!!........ |
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Location: Fort Worth / Springtown | I gladly voted for Sharon -- heard and seen nothing but good things throughout the years!! |
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