Charmayne James
Charmayne James
World Champion Barrel Racer
Charmayne James became a World Champion Barrel Racer when she won her first title in 1984 at the age of 14, a title she continued to win for the next 10 years. Each title was achieved with the same horse: Scamper. Charmayne became a member of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association in 1984, when she was awarded Rookie of the Year honors. She earned National Finals Rodeo qualifications for 19 consecutive years, also beginning in 1984. She was National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Average Champion seven times, and was inducted in the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas in 1992. Charmayne and Cruiser won the 2002 WPRA World Championship along with Charmayne winning her 11th WPRA World Title. Charmayne has been heralded by professionals across the world as “one of the greatest horse people of all times.”
Charmayne James is a firm believer in TAHITIAN NONI® Juice or, “The Juice” as she has come to call it for herself and her beloved horses. Charmayne is a health enthusiast and also a very active teacher and trainer. Her clinics are known the world over for their invaluable information and unique insight that has contributed to her great success.
When Charmayne isn’t looking after her ranch and her growing family, Charmayne is busy on a number of exciting projects. Charmayne is currently working on a nutritional and techniques book for barrel riders and has been working with New Line Cinema on the story of how she and Scamper came together. She is gearing up for another exciting season of training clinics and telling her amazing story.
Charmayne won 10 World Championships with Scamper, unquestionably one on the greatest horses in Equestrian History. After years away from the rodeo circuit many said that her World Titles were a fluke from her relationship with Scamper. Charmayne knew they were wrong. Working with a new horse, Cruiser, Charmayne was determined to prove them wrong. Year after year she came just short of winning the world Championship. She knew Cruiser just needed that extra edge to increase his performance.
In search of a solution, Charmayne heard from a friend about the incredible properties of TAHITIAN NONI Juice. After using the juice herself, Charmayne began giving it Cruiser in his feed. Cruiser’s focus and performance improved. Charmayne and Cruiser went on to win every competition up through her 11th world title. 'TAHITIAN NONI Juice helped Cruiser and me win my 11th world title. Cruisers overall health and attitude improved on the juice. He was much more able to handle the stress that comes with rodeoing because of his improved appetite and the pain relieving qualities. TAHITIAN NONI™ Equine Essentials™ is a much better approach to your horses health and longevity no matter what kind of horse you have” she said.
CHARMAYNE'S INDIVIDUAL RECORDS:
All Time Leading Money Earner, Barrel Racing
First Million Dollar Cowgirl, 1990
Most Professional Rodeo Championships, Single Event, 11
Most Consecutive Professional Championships, 11
First WPRA Member to Earn #1 back number, 1987
First WPRA Member listed in Guinness Book of World Records, 1987&92
WPRA Record Most NFR Qualifications, 19 (consecutive)
Holder of More World Championships than any other Woman in Professional Sports!
1984 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 14)
Arena Winnings $53,499
First Houston Rodeo Championship, First Year
Rookie of the Year - Women's Professional Rodeo Association
Wrangler Series Champion
Dodge Series Champion
National Finals Rodeo Champion
World Champion Barrel Racer
1985 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 15)
Arena Winnings $93,847
Houston Rodeo Championship - Second Year
Coors Chute Out Champion
Winston Pro Tour Champion
Wrangler Series Champion
Dodge Truck Series Champion
World Champion Barrel Racer
1986 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 16)
Arena Winnings $151,969
Houston Rodeo Championship - Third Year
Turquoise Circuit Champion
Leading Money Winner in Professional Rodeo including Men & Women
Dodge Series Champion
Coors Chute Out Champion
Wrangler Series Champion
Winston Series Champion
Winston Pro Tour Champion
National Finals Rodeo Champion
World Champion Barrel Racer
1987 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 17)
Arena Winnings $120,002
Houston Rodeo Championship - Fourth Year
Turquoise Circuit Champion
Leading Season Money Winner in Sport of Professional Rodeo
First Woman in History to Wear #1 going into competition at
the National Finals Rodeo
Wrangler Series Champion
Wrangler Bonus NFR Champion
Coors Barrel Racing Champion
Coors Chute Out Champion
National Finals Rodeo Champion
World Champion Barrel Racer
1988 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 18)
Arena Winnings $130,540
Houston Rodeo Championship - Fifth Year
1988 Calgary Olympics - Gold Medal Team
Dodge Series Champion
Coors Chute Out Champion
World Champion Barrel Racer
1989 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 19)
Arena Winnings $96,651
Houston Rodeo Championship - Sixth Year
Coors Chute Out Champion
Dodge Series Champion
AQHA Horse of the Year
Sierra Circuit Champion
National Finals Rodeo Champion
World Champion Barrel Racer
1990 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 20)
Arena Winnings $130,328
Coors Chute Out Champion
Dodge Series Champion
Copenhagen/Skoal Series Champion
Wrangler Series Champion
AQHA Horse of the Year
National Finals Rodeo Champion
World Champion Barrel Racer
1991 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 21)
Arena Winnings $92,403
Houston Rodeo Championship - Seventh Year
US Team Roping Championships California Champion
Dodge Series Champion
Coors Chute Out Champion
Crown Royal Season Winner
Wrangler World of Rodeo Champion
Sierra Circuit Champion
AQHA Horse of the Year
World Champion Barrel Racer
1992 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 22)
Arena Winnings $110,867
Houston Rodeo Championship - Eighth Year
Inducted into National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
Calgary Stampede Champion
Crown Royal Season Winner
World Champion Barrel Racer
1993 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 23)
Arena Winnings $103,609
Houston Rodeo Championship - Ninth Year
Crown Royal Season Winner
Dodge Series Champion
National Finals Rodeo Champion
World Champion Barrel Racer
1994 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 24)
Arena Winnings $67,504
Houston Rodeo Championship - Tenth Year
Crown Royal Season Winner
National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
1995 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 25)
Arena Winnings $50,345
Sierra Circuit Champion
National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
1996 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 26)
Earnings $49,995
Pacific Cutting Horse Association - Reno Stakes Champion
Dodge National Circuit Finals Champion
National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
1997 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 27)
Arena Winnings $54,442
Tucson Rodeo Barrel Racing Champion - New Arena Record
NFR Qualifier - 14 consecutive years
Fastest Time Award - 1997 NFR
1998 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 28)
Arena Winnings $116,325
Finished 5th World Standings
National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
1999 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 29)
Arena Winnings $88,520
Finished 6th World Standings
National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
2000 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 30)
Arena Winnings $146,000
Reserve World Champion
Winter Tour Finals Champion
National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
2001 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 31)
Arena Winnings $129,270
Finished 3rd World Standings
National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
2002 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AGE 32)
Arena Winnings $186,405.27
Finished 1st in World Standings
Winner of the USST Winter Finale
Jack Daniels World Standings Year End Season Leader
Leader of USST Wrangler Summer Tour Points
Set Arena Record at Ellensburg, WA (previously held by Scamper)
Set Arena Record at Pendleton, OR
Fastest time at Cheyenne, WY
Fastest time at Salinas, CA
2002 NFR Average Winner
2002 WPRA World Champion
HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM HONORS
1986 - Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame, Amarillo, Texas
1992 - National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
1995 - National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Display to be featured at dedication of New Wing in 1997
1996 - Charmayne's horse 'Scamper' inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of
Fame, Colorado Springs, Colorado
1997 - Display opened at Cowboy Museum, Hico, Texas
2002 - Inductee into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Ft. Worth, Texas
MEDIA APPEARANCES AND FEATURES
In addition to television, radio and newspaper features in cities
across the United States and Canada, Charmayne has appeared in the
following national television programs and in consumer and industry
publications:
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Sports Illustrated Good Morning America
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Elle CBS Morning Show
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Seventeen Amazing World of Guinness
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US ABC Wide World of Sports
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Glamour America's Horse
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People Discovery Channel Feature
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USA Today ABC Sunday News with Sam Donelson
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LIFE Magazine PM Magazine
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Western Horseman ESPN
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Horseman
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Quarter Horse Journal
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Quarter Horse News
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Ropers Sports News
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PRCA and WPRA News
ENDORSEMENT CONTRACTS - Present
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Professional Choice Sports Gear
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Wrangler
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Resistol Hats
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Coors Brewing Company
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S&S Barns & Buildings
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Select the Best - Horse Supplements
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Circle M Trailers
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Breyer International
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Double J Saddlery
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Tahitian Noni International
