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Kelly A. Yates

2006 -- Firewaters Hope came into my life; 6 yr. old mare that has changed my life..
WPRA standing; ranked #23 with limited hauling at $33,ooo +
Mar. 1**Brazil Clinic and Vacation Mighty Awesome Fella 4 yr. old futurity horse that I have raised now owner by Carol Gipson has opened eyes. He fits his name!!!

2005 -- Conducted several clinics and a few rodeos 2 futurity horses Nov. 1**Brazil Clinic

2004
Have several clinics scheduled through out the United States

2003
Qualified for the National Finals Rodeo, finished 12th in the World.
Conducted several clinics through out the United States.
Mountain States Circuit Champion Barrel Racer

2002
Produced 7 barrel racing clinics and seminars throughout the United States.
Mountain States Circuit Qualifier

2001
Summer Cup Pro Rodeo Champion Barrel Racer, Dallas, TX
Qualified and competed in the Barrel Racing at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT.
Qualified for the National Finals Rodeo ranked #1 in the world prior to the NFR.
Reserve World Champion Barrel Racer.

2000-2001
AQHA Horse of the Year, Firewater Fiesta.
Rising Star Award, Firewater Fiesta
Qualified for the National Finals Rodeo, finishing the year 4th in the World.

1999-2000
Speedhorse Silver and Gold Cup Derby Champion riding Firewater Fiesta.
Ft. Smith Super Derby Champion riding Firewater Fiesta.

1995
Barrel Futurities of America Sweepstakes Champion Barrel Racer, Oklahoma City, OK.

1990-2001-2003
Women's Professional Rodeo Association Mountain States Circuit Champion Barrel Racer.

1990-2001-2003
Qualified for the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, Pocatello, ID.

1986-2003
Qualified for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals 16 Times.

1986
Began training barrel horses professionally.

1985-1986
Competed on Pro Tour Rodeo Teams for Dodge, Copenhagen Skoal and Billy Bobs of Texas. Suffered a serious head injury.

1984
Successfully qualified and competed at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City, OK.
My family, Dick, JD and myself, set a record for being the only father, son and daughter to ever compete at the National Finals rodeo in the same year. My Father and JD competed in the Team Roping.

1983
I competed at the Command Performance Rodeo with President Regan and his cabinet

1981
Graduated from Sam Houston State University with Bachelor of science and a minor in Journalism.

1979-1981
Transferred to Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX.
NIRA Regional Champion All-Around Cowgirl
NIRA Regional Team Champion
Competing successfully on a professional level.

1977-1978
Attended University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, CO, on a Rodeo
Scholarship. Successfully qualifying and competing at the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals in Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Team Roping and Barrel Racing.

HIGHLIGHTS

1977
I did a commercial with Mr. Pibb in Connecticut at Mac Baldridge's (Secretary of Commerce)

1976
Graduated from Pueblo High School with the following honors:
High School All-American
Silver Cord Graduate
Winter Sports Queen
Runner up for Miss High School Rodeo Queen.

1973-1976
High school gymnast, cheerleader, newspaper writer and Editor of our high school year book.

1973
Colorado State High School Champion Barrel Racer.
National High School Rodeo Res. Champion Barrel Racer Ogden, UT.
Competed successfully in Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Goat Tying, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending.
Qualifying for the National High School Rodeo Finals 4 consecutive years.

1972
Joined the Women's Pro Rodeo Association

1971
Little Britches Rodeo Competition

1968
Began 4-H w/ horses and continued to compete in horse oriented events.

1966
My first American Quarter Horse show-1st place riding Skips Imp.
Competed in Horsemanship, Barrel Race, Pole Bending, gymkhana events and jackpots.

1964
JR Princess Rodeo Queen-La Junta, CO

1963
1st Check won in my career .96 cents

10-03-58: My first horse back ride

DOB: Oct 2, 1958
Colorado Springs, CO
Career Earnings: $1 million plus



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