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Diane Finney on Nicki Six Moons at the 2008 Barrel Bash, Lincoln, NE. 16th out of 315+ runners after owning her only 2 weeks. Sired by Dr. Nick Bar and out of a Daughter of Marthas Six Moons, she is closely related to Lindsey Sears' great horse "Martha". Thanks to Gay Boardman of Florida for this opportunity to own this neat little mare. |
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Joe was voted the Finals Judge in 2007 and 2008 for both Nebraska State Rodeo Association and Midstates Rodeo Association. |
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Our son Tyler placing at Bassett HS Rodeo in 2007. His horse "Flo" was purchased by Ty Spies as his Jr. High calf roping horse. Thanks, Ty.
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Tyler and "Flo" at Madison Hish School Rodeo in 2007. |
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Dave Eaton, Benton City, WA roping in Las Vegas at a team roping held during WNFR week. Raised by Finney Quarter Horses. |
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Joe roping on "Virgil" at Bartlett, NE in 2005. Virgil in a full brother to Finney Quarter Horse broodmare "Handy Ms Chex". |
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Trey White, our summer help for nine years, roping on "Virgil" at the 2006 Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals in Hastings. |  |
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| Our niece, Shalee Lemmon, running "Wranglers Lil Scoot" at NBHA finals in 2005. "Scooter" was purchased by Shalee at our 2004 Production Sale. |
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Jake Lemmon, our nephew, is now using Scooter for his junior rodeo and 4-H horse. |
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Joe and Joe Lemmon at the 2004 M-SRA finals in Kearney, NE. |
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Diane on Shoot N Go Shemp AKA "Maggie" at a 1998 MSRA Rodeo in Norfolk, NE. |
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Diane on Shoot N Go Shemp AKA "Maggie" in 1998 in O'Neill, NE in a MSRA Rodeo. This run of 16.34 earned the pair 1st Place. |
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Diane & JR at LCCC, Cheyenne WY, NIRA Rodeo. Diane & JR qualified for NIRA Finals 2nd in the Central Rocky Mountain Region in Barrel Racing 1984. |
L to R: Bunny Pisaska, Kerry Becker, Diane Weigel Finney
Chadron State College Women's Rodeo Team 1983-84. |
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"JR" a Grade Gelding purchased as a long yearling from the local horse trader. Diane & JR went on to win many amateur and college rodeos, culminating in a trip to the College Finals in Bozeman, MT and the North American Rodeo Commission Finals in Denver, CO. Wish we could trace that pedigree. |
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Diane Weigel (Finney) at the N.A.R.C. (North American Rodeo Commission) Finals on JR. She competed with 73 barrel racing finalists from the U.S. & Canada to win the championship title. |
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1983 North America Rodeo Commission Finals, Denver Colorado. Title Saddle Winners for each event. Diane Weigel Finney pictured center. |
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Diane & JR at the 1983 NSRA Finals. |
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"The good ole days..." Joe bulldoggin at Johnstown, NE in 1977. Chad Miller is hazing. |
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Joe bulldoggin at Hyannis, NE in 1977. John Warren hazingg on "Rowdy Barleo" a horse bred & raised by Joe's dad, Hubert. |
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Joe in the 1976 NSRA Finals in North Platte, NE. He is riding "Nigger Jack of S&J Rodeo. |
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1976 NSRA Finals Saddle Bronc Riders. Top Row L to R: Dave From, Steve Mader, Rex Wilson, Jim Sheets. Middle: Ike Miller, Jim Sevier, Steve Dent, Joe Finney. Bottom: Denny Ott, Rick DeMers, Mike Finney. Absent: Bud Hamaker. |