Champion News

         Dalene Schober of Mountain Grove, MO recently received the saddle that she won as a result of being the High Point Winner in the 2007 Missouri First Division Standings of the Better Barrel Races Association.  It was awarded to her at the 2007 BBR World Finals held at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds on April 23^rd to the 27^th this year.

        Dalene Mallernee Schober began riding horses at age six was riding in competitions by the time she was eight.  Over the years, she has won trophies, saddles, and cash prizes.  Her Mother, Sharon Mallernee Sikes, says that Dalene has won enough ribbons to make a quilt, which she plans to make for her one of these days.  Right now, however, her Mother is busy with her own farm and staying available to fill in for Dalene when she goes to the various barrel racing events around the country.  Dalene and her husband, Jim Schober, have an operation south of Mountain Grove where they start young horses into riding and train barrel horses. Jim is a team roper and is partner in producing the Rope the Ozarks team roping series. Dalene refers to her Mother as her Number One Barn Hand and says that her mother is always willing to feed horses, rake hay or do whatever needs doing.  She is quick to give her Mother the credit for her successes.  She also expresses her gratitude to God for her ability and the resources she has had available to her.  Having great clients and good horses to ride has been a gift.

        Dalene grew up on Cold Springs Road in central Douglas County, one of three daughters of Dale and Sharon Mallernee.  Her sisters are Teresa Blakey of Goodhope, and Lora Mallernee who lives a few miles down the road from their Mother.  Dalene received her degree in Elementary and Middle School Education from Evangel University last May and while she enjoys teaching, she’s content at this time to continue her horse training business.  Find more information at www.schoberbarrelhorses.com.