Posted by: dshackleford
in Barrel Racing Clinics on Sep 17, 2012
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Hello All,
This is Diana Shackleford, Charmayne's clinic director. We have had several questions about Charmayne's clinics lately and I wanted to talk to you all a bit about them.
As many of you know, our clinics take 32 participants, sometimes that turns into 34 and sometime in turns into 28, regardless of the fluctation, everyone who comes to a Charmayne James clinic with the desire to learn something will leave with the tools to be a better barrel racer.
Charmayne has an assistant, Heather, who has been with her quite awhile. Heather instructs in and how she was taught by Charmayne. The advantage for those attending the clinic is that each participant gets the opportunity to learn in more than one way.
I guess what many of our yet to register participants may or may not realize is that while there are many clinics out there, they are all different in their methods and experience.
In addition to years of positive feedback from our clinic participants, Charmayne is an eleven time world barrel racing champion and there is still no one else out there who has that experience or track record.
So when you are considering, where to spend your time, your money and ultimately whom to trust to help you shave time off the clock, the best choice out there is still a
Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic.
Posted by: dshackleford
in Barrel Racing Clinics on Aug 25, 2012
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We have had countless calls and emails regarding the improvement made after attending a clinic. And the team and I love to hear from our clinic participants about how they are doing since attending.
So email us your stories, pictures and video links and we will post some of them here!
Alyssa G. Wrote:
I just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU!(I attend your clinic in June at the Fargo, ND arena. My horse and I have had much nice, faster and cleaner runs since. She recently ran in the 1D open at UBRA World show with over 200 runners. Last year she was buttom of the 3D at this same show. I cant tell you enought how much you helped me. I have been to clinics of other NFR barrel racers and your is by far the BEST. Here is her run at world:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13gT_z4wmsA&feature=youtu.be
Posted by: charmayne
in Barrel Racing Clinics on Jan 01, 2012
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The Legendary Gills Bay Boy, aka “Scamper” Passes
JULY 4, 2012 (Boerne, Texas) – Gills Bay Boy, known the world over as “Scamper,” passed away peacefully to greener pastures on the morning of July 4, 2012. Perhaps appropriately, he chose the date of a joyous holiday to leave this earth—a day of celebration fit for the life of a horse that was, in and of himself, a gift. Foaled in 1977, Scamper was one of the most iconic figures in the equine industry, dominating the barrel racing ranks from the early 1980s until his retirement in 1993. The gelded son of Gills Sonny Boy out of the mare Drapers Jay was in good health to the end, immaculately cared for by his constant companion Charmayne James.
What a gift he was,” says James. “It’s sad that he is gone but what life he had. It’s something to be celebrated.”
Adjectives fall short to describe Scamper’s iconic career but amazing, incredible and stoic all come to mind. Scamper is easily defined by his performance record, which was perfect. Achieving 10 world championships in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, he teamed with James to earn National Finals Rodeo average titles in 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1993.
The duo won an incredible ten Rodeo Houston titles and countless circuit and major rodeo championships on their way to earnings of well over $1 million.
Together Scamper and Charmayne defined an era in rodeo and their famous round-winning bridleless ride perhaps best epitomizes the relationship between horse and rider; a one-in-a-million partnership that was loyal and true to the end. Defying all odds, the unassuming bay raced his way into the hearts of millions, taking a shy ranch girl from Clayton, N.M. with him. From feedlot pony to equine legend, Scamper’s conformation, attitude and mental and physical toughness endeared him to the public. His smooth-as-glass style coupled with great speed made him a formidable horse for the competition to face.
Scamper was 35 when he was laid to rest at the ranch in Boerne, Texas.
Scamper and Charmayne’s Achievements
1984 - $53,499
Rodeo Houston champion
WPRA Rookie of the Year
Wrangler Series champion
Dodge Series champion
NFR champion
WPRA World Champion
1985 - $93,847
Rodeo Houston champion
Coors Chute Out champion
Winston Pro Tour champion
Wrangler Series champion
Dodge Series champion
WPRA World Champion
1986 - $151,969
Rodeo Houston champion
Turquoise Circuit champion
Leading Money Earner in Professional Rodeo
Coors Chute Out champion
Winston Series champion
Winston Pro Tour champion
Wrangler Series champion
Dodge Series champion
NFR champion
WPRA World Champion
1987 - $120,002
Rodeo Houston champion
James became the first woman to wear back No. 1 into the NFR
Coors Barrel Racing champion
Coors Chute Out champion
Wrangler Series champion
NFR champion
WPRA World Champion
1988 - $130,540
Rodeo Houston champion
1988 Calgary Olympics, Gold Medal Team
Coors Chute Out champion
Dodge Series champion
WPRA World Champion
1989 - $96,651
Rodeo Houston champion
Coors Chute Out champion
Dodge Series champion
AQHA Horse of the Year
Sierra Circuit champion
NFR champion
WPRA World Champion
1990 - $130,328
Charmayne crosses the million-dollar milestone
Coors Chute Out champion
Dodge Series champion
AQHA Horse of the Year
Wrangler Series champion
Copenhagen/Skoal Series champion
NFR champion
WPRA World Champion
1991 - $92,403
Rodeo Houston champion
Coors Chute Out champion
Dodge Series champion
Crown Royal season winner
Wrangler World of Rodeo champion
Sierra Circuit champion
AQHA Horse of the Year
WPRA World Champion
1992 - $110,867
Rodeo Houston champion
Charmayne inducted to National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
Calgary Stampede champion
Crown Royal season winner
WPRA World Champion
1993 - $103,609
Rodeo Houston champion
Crown Royal season winner
Dodge Series champion
NFR champion
WPRA World Champion
Once again, thank you for your support. Happy 2012!
Charmayne