Nicole Aichele - Barrel Racers National 4D Champion 2008

Meet Nicole Aichele, from Walla Walla, WA. She was the 2008 Barrel Racers National 4D Champion for 2008 in Pasco, WA.

Here is a blurb about her from her myspace page:
For those of you that don't know me very well, let me clear the waters. I barrel race. A lot. And happen to have a passion for it. I also love trick riding, and have been doing it for about 5 years now. Rosie & Blondie are the most amazing horses ever. Salily and Tank are my future barrel horses. Butterball is my trick horse. I am vegetarian, and have been for 7 years. I am a pro at working arenas, its kind of an obsession. I try to make things perfect, and doing so usually causes disasters.

Congratulations Nicole! Check out Nicole and her horse Blondie:

Our Sassy Little Cassie

Cassie wearing Reese

We want to introduce you to Cassie Bastien and her new horse, Shyanne Deebar Cash.

Cassie is 15 years old, she going to be a sophomore in High school this year. She is the 2007 Contract act of the Year with Mid States Rodeo Association. Cassie is a Trick Rider and Trick Shooter. We are very proud to have her on our Petrol team.

When we asked her to tell us a little bit about herself, here is what she said:

ok well lets see her...I started vaulting (gymnastics & dance on horseback) when I was 9. I've always gone to rodeos with my dad Chris. And I saw one of the acts, it was a trick rider. So that's what I've always wanted to do. Then I started performing in rodeos. I just love it! Interacting with the people is also a love of mine. I just love putting smiles on kids faces...its so cute! :)

I have a few different acts, one of which is a Any Oakley act involving guns, whips, balloons and much more! The crowd loves the high action and loud sounds. I am currently working on a comedy act...that should be a blast!!

Chance was given to me by the owner/boss of the Flying Star Rodeo Co. He is a red & white paint, shire thoroughbred cross. 17 hands tall. Chance's mother and father were both professional bucking horses in the rodeos. While Chances mother was giving birth, she died and Chance was stuck half way out at the hips. He did not walk for the first 2 weeks of his life, and was bottle fed. Its a miracle he is still here! He's an amazing horse with alot of personality and heart! He's proven to everyone that no matter where you come from, you can still proceed in life at something great. I'm so proud of him. He's definitely a horse to be looking out for in the future. He loves the big crowds and they love him even more. wow, that was alot! :)

Have a wonderful holiday!Cassie

Ace in the Hole

We are very proud of our Petrol endorsee, Ace Slone. Here is a list of his accomplishments from years past. He is a calf roper extraordinaire with huge potential to finish big in 2008.

Congratulations to him on some big accomplishments already this year!

Ace Slone
Rodeo Accomplishments:
Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA)
2007: Champion Calf Roper – Year End
Finals Champion Calf Roper – Average Winner
2008: Currently 1st Tie Down Roping
National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA)
2007-08 Season: Ranked 1st in Southern Region, 2nd in Nation
Champion Calf Roper: McNeese University, SHSU,
Stephen F. Austin University, TAMU Kingsville
SHSU Champion All Around Cowboy, Champion Team Roper
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)
2007-08 Season: Permit Contestant
Marble Falls, TX: Split 1st place, 8.0 seconds
Bellville, TX: 2nd place, 7.6 seconds
Liberty, TX: 1st place 2nd Go Round, 7.4 seconds
Canton, TX: split 1st place, 8.0
Helotes, TX: 1st place, 10.4
Longview, TX: split 1st place, 12.1
Currently 1st Tie Down Roping - Heartland Tour Series
San Angelo Invitational Roping Fiesta
2005 Youngest to Compete; Short Round Finalist
2006 Invitee
2007 Invitee
Texas High School Rodeo Association
2004: Region 7 Champion Calf Roper, State Finalist (2nd Place, Round 2)
2005: Region 7 State Finalist Calf Roping, National Finalist Calf Roping – 3rd in Nation
2006: Region 6 State Finalist Calf Roping
2007: Region 6 Champion All Around Cowboy, Champion Calf Roper, Champion Team Roping Header, Champion Steer Wrestler
State Finalist Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
World Youth Rodeo Championships 2005
Champion All Around Cowboy
Champion Calf Roper
Champion Chute Dogger
United States Calf Roping Association
2005 Champion Showdown Calf Roper
2007 Open Roper Classification
Southwestern Conversions Calf Roping Association 2005
Champion Calf Roper Labor Day Roping
Finals Champion Calf Roper
Barry Burk Jr. Roping Round-Up 13-15 Tiedown Champion 2004
Youth Rodeo Association 2004
Champion Jr. Tie Down Calf Roper
Champion Jr. Boys Break-Away Roper
Champion Finals Jr.All Around Cowboy
Reserve Champion Jr. Ribbon Roper
Sportsmanship Award
TYRA, CTYRA Champion Calf Roper 2003

The Spring Line is finished

Tiffani and Carrie
Christi and Shawn

Dinner at 6th Street

The whole bunch of us

For our Spring line unveiling, we brought in a few key staff members to take a peek preview.

Here are a few great photos of our week. There was lots of laughs and great meals too. Can anyone say Sangria?

JJ Harrison - Petrol Posse Rodeo Clown Extraordinaire

What can we say about JJ. He has been such a blessing for us. We are very proud to have him as our official rodeo clown. Please enjoy this letter from Holly McLaughlin at Enrodeo.com. She is also the photographer.

Dear Petrol,

There is NO WAY possible I can describe how hard J.J. worked for Petrol and how awesome he was in Spray. I have seen J.J. at quite a few rodeos and never have I seen him in the rare form he was this last weekend. I missed several shots due to his jokes and antics as I was laughing so hard I forgot why I was in the arena.

He is brilliant and would love to tell you about it sometime but no way can I in an email. UNREAL

He LOVES Petrol - and from what I could tell incredibly honored and loyal to you. J.J. sold your company with 200% respect, humor, and effort. Those seat cushions seemed to be a real hit as well as the t-shirts.

Holly :-)holly@enrodeo.com
www.enrodeo.com

Samantha Vorhies Petrol Posse Local Endorsee - Stockport, IA

Dear Petrol Jeans,

I just thought I would give you an update on how my daughter, Samantha Vorhies, who is a Petrol local endorsee, did this past weekend at the Great Lakes Nationals show in Gifford Illinois.
There were 508 entries in the Open class. In the 1st Go, Samantha placed 4th in the 2D and drew a check of $518 dollars. In the 2nd go, Samantha placed 7th in the 1D and drew a check of $543 dollars. In the short Go, Samantha finished 4th in the 1D for a check of $890.

Full results can be viewed at http://www.nbha.com/shows/national/2008_shows/greatlakes/results/openf.shtml

Thank you for your support.

Jeff

Jeff Vorhies
Iowa NBHA State Director

Tracey Goodman and Biscuit

Check out Tracey Goodman wearing Petrol and her horse Biscuit.

Tracey is a barrel racer and we are very excited to have her on our Petrol team.