www.barrelracers.com<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cChampions Training Champions\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n
R. E. Josey, three-time AQHA World champion Calf Roper, left his mark on the world by winning the prestigious titles on three different horses, Major Chalfant in 1970, a sorrel stallion named Toebars in 1972 and Silver Creek Jak in 1974.\u00a0 Toebars was ridden in 40 AQHA Calf-roping competitions and won 35.\u00a0 R. E. \u2018s unique skill of selecting and training winners, combined with his expertise of working with both horse and rider, making them a winning team, has been sought after by top ropers and speed-event riders alike.\u00a0 Inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1998<\/b>, R. E. continues to compete in Team Roping competitions on his newest champion, Phylis Can Phly.\u00a0 Together with top instructor, Jeb Barney, R. E. recently produced a series of video tapes designed to take calf ropers \u201cback to the basics\u201d by teaching the foundation necessary for beginners and essential for serious competitors going for that all important win.<\/p>\n
WPRA, AQHA and NBHA World Champion<\/b>, Martha Josey, has continued her legendary career on many horses, reflecting her keen training and horsemanship ability.\u00a0 Beginning in 1964 on her great gelding, Cebe Reed, this explosive pair won 7 horse trailers and 52 barrel races in a row.\u00a0 Cebe qualified Martha for her first NFR in 1968 and again in 1969.\u00a0 Martha later teamed up with her immortal gelding, Sonny Bit O\u2019 Both, and this powerful combination went to the NFR 4 years in a row, from 1978 to 1981.\u00a0 In 1980, Sonny set an all time record of being the only horse in history to win the AQHA and WPRA World Championships in the same year.\u00a0 Inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame<\/b> in 1985, Martha continued competing and winning on the Pro Tour Circuit, aboard a new partner, Jetonfer Pay, and took him to the NFR in 1985.\u00a0 Swen Sir Bug, \u201cJ.C.,\u201d qualified Martha for the NFR in 1987 and was the champion she chose to ride representing the United States in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada.\u00a0 History was made once again as Martha Josey received a medal in front of 100,000 people, returning home an Olympic medallist.\u00a0 Mr. Revolution Bars took Martha to the NFR in 1989 and again in 1990, helping her become the only cowgirl to go to the NFR in four consecutive decades.\u00a0 \u201cRev\u201d won the 1990 All American Quarter Horse Congress and was the two-time Wrangler Showdown Champion.\u00a0 In 1997, Martha rode a stunning 16.2 sorrel gelding named Orange Smash and won the NBHA Senior World Championship and Reserve Open 1-D Championship<\/b> in Augusta, Georgia.\u00a0 This dynamic duo has continued to win big, qualifying for the NFR in 1998, and received the Gold Go-Round Winner Buckle.\u00a0 In 1999, Martha was chosen as the Women\u2019s Sports Foundation, AQHA National Female Equestrian of the Year<\/b> and was also presented the Dennis D. High Award<\/b> in Denver, Colorado, as a distinguished Lifestyle Leader for the Western\/English Sales Association<\/b>.\u00a0 Orange Smash received top honors as well, by receiving the 1999 AQHA \u201cBest of America\u2019s Horse Award\u201d<\/b> and having his spectacular image captured by Peter Stone on a collectable statue.\u00a0 In 2000, Martha teamed up with another champion, Joe B Jammin and ran the fastest time at the Lone Star Finals.\u00a0 They went on to be the Go Round Winner at the 2001 Copenhagen Cup Finale in Dallas, Texas.<\/p>\n
Combining their tremendous love of rodeo with an extensive training and teaching program. R. E. and Martha Josey, along with top instructor, Ty Mitchell, host clinics and schools specializing in World Champion Barrel Racing, Horsemanship and Calf Roping at the equally famous Josey Ranch in Marshall, Texas and across the nation.\u00a0 With an emphasis on safety, they teach students how to choose quality equipment, understand the mind and body of the horse and share their \u201cWorld Champion\u201d techniques for making that winning run.\u00a0 Unique to R. E. and Martha is their special brand of inspiration and motivation.\u00a0 \u201cYou don\u2019t get the \u2018how-to\u2019 until you get the \u2018want-to\u2019,\u201d Martha likes to say.\u00a0 They always have a hug and an encouraging word for the youngest barrel racers and ropers and teach their students never to settle for anything less than their best.\u00a0 R. E. says, \u201cWhen our students win, we win!\u201d\u00a0 Many World Champions had their beginnings at Josey Clinics and Schools.<\/p>\n
R. E. and Martha have appeared in national televised programs including ESPN, Good Morning America<\/b> and RFD-TV<\/b>; and have been featured demonstrators and clinicians at such national equine events as The Equine Affaire, Kansas Equifest, Equitana, Ride With The Stars, The All-American Quarter Horse Congress and Equus America.<\/b>\u00a0 They have also been featured in numerous national horse publications including Western Horseman; Equus; Horse and Rider; Practical Horseman; Horse Illustrated; Quarter Horse Journal; American Cowboy; America\u2019s Barrel Racer; Southern Horseman; America\u2019s Horse, Barrel Horse News, Barrel Racer News and Western Times.<\/p>\n
The Joseys train and market the very best in barrel and rope horses at the Josey Ranch and offer a selection for every level of competition. Many winning competitors have purchased their horses and equipment from the Josey Ranch. R. E. and Martha host several nationally acclaimed competitions at the Josey Ranch, including the Josey Jr. World Championship Barrel Race, the most prestigious barrel race for youth, age 20 and under, in the world, and the Josey Reunion Round-Up. This unique barrel racing and calf roping competition is open to all Josey students, over 50,000 of them! Their Josey Western Store is open year-round, offering Ranch visitors and mail-order customers around the world, a complete line of quality equipment, including their Josey\/Circle Y saddles, and the very best in supplies and horse health products. Quality being synonymous with the Josey name, R. E. and Martha are spoke persons for a number of national companies such as Ariat International, Circle Y Saddles, Elder Dodge, Pfizer Animal Health, Priefert Ranch Equipment, Purina Mills, Inc., and Sooner Trailers<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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R. E. Josey, three-time AQHA World champion Calf Roper, left his mark on the world by winning the prestigious titles on three different horses, Major Chalfant in 1970, a sorrel stallion named Toebars in 1972 and Silver Creek Jak in 1974.\u00a0 Toebars was ridden in 40 AQHA Calf-roping competitions and won 35.\u00a0 R. E. \u2018s unique skill of selecting and training winners, combined with his expertise of working with both horse and rider, making them a winning team, has been sought after by top ropers and speed-event riders alike.\u00a0 Inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1998<\/b>, R. E. continues to compete in Team Roping competitions on his newest champion, Phylis Can Phly.\u00a0 Together with top instructor, Jeb Barney, R. E. recently produced a series of video tapes designed to take calf ropers \u201cback to the basics\u201d by teaching the foundation necessary for beginners and essential for serious competitors going for that all important win.<\/p>\n