I hope they don't portray barrel racers as a bunch of buckle-bunny bimbos......
A better promo poster would have been a girl wearing muddy jeans and a button-down with the same dark, gritty photo filter.
I admit, I will probably end up watching this show - just because WPRA Today once a week is not enough barrel racing television for me - but I hope I don't end up hating it.
svincent - 2013-10-22 6:24 PM The promo poster already irritates me. I hope they don't portray barrel racers as a bunch of buckle-bunny bimbos...... A better promo poster would have been a girl wearing muddy jeans and a button-down with the same dark, gritty photo filter. I admit, I will probably end up watching this show - just because WPRA Today once a week is not enough barrel racing television for me - but I hope I don't end up hating it.
I hope it's decent!! I hate the way some shows make barrel racers look. If it is good I will definatley watch it though! Maybe some people will learn that we don't just get on and sit there!
svincent - 2013-10-22 6:24 PM The promo poster already irritates me. I hope they don't portray barrel racers as a bunch of buckle-bunny bimbos...... A better promo poster would have been a girl wearing muddy jeans and a button-down with the same dark, gritty photo filter. I admit, I will probably end up watching this show - just because WPRA Today once a week is not enough barrel racing television for me - but I hope I don't end up hating it.
Totally agree.
i second this.....wish i looked that good in a bikini!
Not to bash anybody, but a thought just came into my head:
What self-respecting pro would participate in this knowing how the producers are OBVIOUSLY going to spin it?
Again, not to knock anybody and be rude, but it only takes $1000 to call yourself a pro in WPRA-land. I think gals like Walker, Cervi, Pozzi, Loflin, Bass, Mays, and other riders of a similar caliber would rather be dead than be represented in such an embarrassing fashion.
I have had this set to record on my DVR since Barrel Horse News wrote about it several months ago. However, I have to agree with you. The promo poster and the description alone already irritate me. I was hoping it was going to be a show that showed what barrel racers are really like and maybe take you behind the scenes with some pros. But this sounds like they're more interested in how fancy the pros living quarters trailers are and how much money is spent. Pfft! I sure hope it proves to be a decent show or I will be deleting it from my DVR.
Ew. The A&E article sounds terrible. "Lavish & glamorous world..." "Hailing from backgrounds as diverse as their credit card purchases" "Of course when everyone is chasing the same goal, there is plenty of backstabbing to go around... not to mention plenty of cowboys!"
Sounds like a rich girl version of Texas Women with more drama. And that posted looks COMPLETELY airbrushed. Way to grab some publicity. Guys will watch it I'm sure.
svincent - 2013-10-22 4:55 PM "...goes behind the scenes and offers a glimpse into the lavish and glamorous world of the women of the pro rodeo circuit" Am I competing in a different sport than they are? Or maybe I'm doing it wrong?
Well reality is not nearly as appealing made up fantasy rodeo! LOL
"Women pound black coffee, ibuprofen and red bull while pulling all night drives with only the company of a chihuahua and XM radio"
or "Got a flat tire, late for slack again and had to park 2 miles from the flippin rodeo, ground sucked, it hailed and I hit a barrel...at least the town had a mcdonalds"
They were filming this show at some of the rodeos I was at this past summer. It was completely staged. All these girls were riding around getting filmed and they weren't even up that day. They were dressed like bar flys. I suspect it will be a good joke. JMO
I follow one of the girls on FB from the NW....problem is I've never heard of her before this....and I may not know ALL the barrel racers' names, being a roper and all, but if you're doing any good I'll definitely recognize it!!
If its anything like that other show (I think its southern women???) Im going to be upset!! only shows drama and cat fights... sheesh....
I do remember a couple of years ago that a flyer was being sent around the southern region schools asking college/pro rodeo girls to come audition for a reality show where they follow you around with cameras and show what the life of a "cowgirl" was.... Wonder if this is the same pitch???
stayceem - 2013-10-22 10:38 PM I hate to say it but walking around sweating with a dirt mustache probably wouldnt bring in a lot of viewers.
So true about the dirt mustache But now adays the more trash and boobs and skin and trash talk will win out over a good clean show about real cowgirls that like to get down and dirty {real dirt and mud} taking care of their own horses and really likes to barrel race for the rush of it.
the promo poster is bad! it is disrespectful to real cowgirls... as for the ones in the show, only one has done anything and that's barb...forget the year but she won the dncfr. the others are not impressive, nice maybe but do not represent rodeo women at all...this promo poster already gives it a bad name and a good laugh...will the show redeem it self? I wont watch to find out...
Posted 2013-10-23 12:43 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Not who of WHO all they are following (I know of 2), but Barb is legit. Seems like they have done a lot of rodeo reality shows.....there was another last year following the Willlis' in the NW.
Posted 2013-10-23 7:24 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Atleast it's something about rodeo. Even if it is staged I'll watch it over KUWTK. It's entertainment, it's beaming a light at the industry so that the average Joe can get a glimpse at the rodeo world. Don't take everything so serious..
Posted 2013-10-23 7:41 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Location: Kentucky
DunIt - 2013-10-23 8:01 AM Ok so I see Barb West is one of the girls....who are the others? Who is "Marvel Murphy" that someone mentions on the first link posted?
Posted 2013-10-23 7:56 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
The poster IS airbrushed for sure....
I will be tunning in too just to see it... I remember the show what was it Texas women? I liked watching the barrel racer run and preform... i would record it and fast forward through the rest of it and just watch the barrel racer lol.... So i Hope i can atleast do the same here!
How do you set ur DVR up so far ahead of time? I can only select somthing two weeks in advance!?!
Posted 2013-10-23 8:07 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 1302 Location: California
I know one of the girls on it very well, and another I have met before. I know a couple guys that will be on it as well. I have been around when they are filming it and watched them stage everything. I will say I would have not considered the two girls I know "pro" but to each their own. It looks to be very fake and full of drama but what reality show isn't? I don't have tv but I would be curious to watch it as I know some of the people. All I know is I could not handle acting the way they do or saying what they do for this show - it is sure to be full of A LOT of drama.
Posted 2013-10-23 8:39 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 7889 Location: Stephenville, TX
barrel_racing_angel - 2013-10-22 7:54 PM
svincent - 2013-10-22 4:55 PM "...goes behind the scenes and offers a glimpse into the lavish and glamorous world of the women of the pro rodeo circuit" Am I competing in a different sport than they are? Or maybe I'm doing it wrong?
Well reality is not nearly as appealing made up fantasy rodeo! LOL
"Women pound black coffee, ibuprofen and red bull while pulling all night drives with only the company of a chihuahua and XM radio"
or "Got a flat tire, late for slack again and had to park 2 miles from the flippin rodeo, ground sucked, it hailed and I hit a barrel...at least the town had a mcdonalds"
They were filming this show at some of the rodeos I was at this past summer. It was completely staged. All these girls were riding around getting filmed and they weren't even up that day. They were dressed like bar flys. I suspect it will be a good joke. JMO
Dear A&E...make a show like this ^^^ and I will watch it.
Posted 2013-10-23 8:46 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Location: Kentucky
Running Roan - 2013-10-23 9:39 AM
barrel_racing_angel - 2013-10-22 7:54 PM
svincent - 2013-10-22 4:55 PM "...goes behind the scenes and offers a glimpse into the lavish and glamorous world of the women of the pro rodeo circuit" Am I competing in a different sport than they are? Or maybe I'm doing it wrong?
Well reality is not nearly as appealing made up fantasy rodeo! LOL
"Women pound black coffee, ibuprofen and red bull while pulling all night drives with only the company of a chihuahua and XM radio"
or "Got a flat tire, late for slack again and had to park 2 miles from the flippin rodeo, ground sucked, it hailed and I hit a barrel...at least the town had a mcdonalds"
They were filming this show at some of the rodeos I was at this past summer. It was completely staged. All these girls were riding around getting filmed and they weren't even up that day. They were dressed like bar flys. I suspect it will be a good joke. JMO
Dear A&E...make a show like this ^^^ and I will watch it.
Ditto!!
I think producers underestimate how good the show would be if they made it REAL!
Posted 2013-10-23 8:48 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 443 Location: Southern IL somewhere between KY and MO
My Doctor who is also my ER Doc I work with thought that all I did was get on and sit there. He even said you don't get much exercise riding a horse...now he thinks differently LOL
Posted 2013-10-23 8:53 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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svincent - 2013-10-22 6:55 PM "...goes behind the scenes and offers a glimpse into the lavish and glamorous world of the women of the pro rodeo circuit" Am I competing in a different sport than they are? Or maybe I'm doing it wrong?
Lavish and glam world...they should have followed me yesterday when i was tearing down an old barn to use the wood for my leanto has old racoon poop in my hair YUCK...Yup barrel racing is Lavish and Glam alright.
Posted 2013-10-23 8:53 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 836 Location: Southern Pennsylvania
Honestly, I think people would watch a show that is TRUE. If it showed the actual gritty life that pro girls live. Look at the viewer ratings for Duck Dynasty. Yes, it is staged and scripted, but it is still more "real" than most reality shows. I think people enjoy real shows and are tired of the drama. I personally find the photo and description tasteless and will not watch it. After reading opinions on here I have even less hope.
Posted 2013-10-23 8:58 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
coco~n~cash - 2013-10-23 8:48 AM My Doctor who is also my ER Doc I work with thought that all I did was get on and sit there. He even said you don't get much exercise riding a horse...now he thinks differently LOL
O my Parents think this!! My dad said the other day... "Well once the horse is trained you should be able to just sit there and it should do all the work. Like a dog you train it to do something and it just does it automatically because it was trained to do that." I got so mad my hubby had to explain it all too him!!!
Posted 2013-10-23 9:22 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 12293 Location: Buffalo, Wyoming
They filmed a lot in Cody, WY this year. My SO and some of our friends were up there while they were there and said what a joke it was. They were going around the rodeo grounds paying guys money to go to the bar with them, they of course didn't want any girl to go.
They also put on a barrel race up there and I heard an unbroke 2 year old could have ran better than most of the girls horses on the show.
Posted 2013-10-23 9:27 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2013-10-23 9:17 AM
caspersabelpip - 2013-10-23 7:38 AM But I always barrel race in my bikini top, don't you, LOL.
I personally prefer TUBE TOPS!! Nothing screams "class" more to me than when your boobs fall out while your headin to the third barrel.
Whats crazy there is some barrel races that I have been to that put on a bikini barrel race for the fun of it, seems like it would be a 2 day show and they would throw a bikini race in just to have something different, but of course it was not the main race. Just a fun race for the younger girls.
Posted 2013-10-23 9:29 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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UTAHCANCHASER - 2013-10-23 9:22 AM They filmed a lot in Cody, WY this year. My SO and some of our friends were up there while they were there and said what a joke it was. They were going around the rodeo grounds paying guys money to go to the bar with them, they of course didn't want any girl to go.
They also put on a barrel race up there and I heard an unbroke 2 year old could have ran better than most of the girls horses on the show.
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The stars of the prospective new reality series “Rodeo Girls” lost to a local pre-teen barrel racer last week at the Cody Nite Rodeo.
Cody native Anna Allshouse, 11, won the event June 13 in 16.90 seconds.
“Winning felt great,” Allshouse said. “My horses have grown so much and they’re working harder this year.”
Also entered in the event were pro-circuit barrel racers Marvel Murphy, Barbra West and Darcy LaPier, all adults, from A&E’s new reality show “Rodeo Girls.” A crew was filming in Cody last week.
Murphy placed 8th with a time of 19.30, West was 14th in 22.13 and LaPier finished last, 24.62 seconds.
Not only were the rodeo stars beaten by Allshouse, they also were outrun by other local barrel racers, including Pam Vanek and Michelle Sauerwein, both adults.
Vanek placed 6th, beating all three of the “Rodeo Girls” stars. Sauerwein was 12th and beat West and LaPier.
Many local barrel racers and rodeo fans were skeptical about the reality of this reality show.
“I heard them out here (at the rodeo grounds) paying guys $100 on Thursday night to flirt with them and buy them drinks,” Sauerwein said of the camera action.
Vanek said she knows a guy who was “bribed” to take the ladies out.
“He said they (film crew) told him to go up to the girls and ask them to dance in a cowboy way like, ‘I wanna take you for a swing,’” Vanek added.
Along with how they were enticing the cowboys, some onlookers also did not appreciate the way the “rodeo girls” acted in public.
“Marvel was sitting near the stands, cussing like a sailor with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth,” Sauerwein said.
People also were concerned about how the show might portray the sport.
“This is a joke,” barrel racer Vanek quoted a friend’s post on Facebook. “They are making it into something it’s not ... this saddens me to see our sport portrayed in this manner.”
In the current ProRodeo Qualification 2013 standings, West is ranked 226 and Murphy is 267 of 382 racers. LaPier does not appear in the rankings.
“The girls who are at the top aren’t out partying in the bars every night,” Cody barrel racer Teresa Bullock said. “There’s no time – they are professional athletes.”
During the Jackpot Race at the Stage Stop Horse Hotel on Sunday, people who volunteered as extras and barrel racers were not happy about the results.
“They rigged the clock so they (‘Rodeo Girls’) would win,” Anna’s father David Allshouse said.
Jen Lewis was in first throughout the Jackpot Race but Barb West, who was last to run, won.
“We were all kind of predicting that whoever they had run last was going to win,” Bullock said. “We watched (West) come off the last barrel and she was at a high-14, low-15. The clock stopped at 16.31 and she wasn’t even across the line.”
Some extras who volunteered for the show left the arena questioning reality TV.
“This is not reality at all,” Vanek said.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Concerning skepticism expressed about the timing at this jackpot race, owner Paul Vail of the Stage Stop Horse Hotel “swears no one rigged the clock.”
The event east of Cody was filmed June 16 for the projected A&E reality show, “Rodeo Girls.”
Vail and his wife Elizabeth expressed “disappointment” about negative comments they’ve heard about the event.
“There are always people who want to ruin good things that happen (in Cody),” Vail added. “This (film crew) brought many people to Cody and all that (some) people want to do is put it down.
“I worked hard putting this race together.”
Vail says A&E’s visit to Cody and the race were meant to have a positive, not negative, impact on the community.
Terry Dolan, who also helped host A&E’s visit, said it was positive for Cody.)
Posted 2013-10-23 11:21 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Location: Kentucky
I like how this show portrays the rodeo life as the lifestyles of the rich and famous. I'm assuming they aren't going to show girls digging hay out of their bras, or picking beans out of sheaths??
You know what never ceases to amaze me about some of the people "on here" is the "better than tho" attitude that is portrayed. As in just because YOU haven't heard of someone that makes them seem less. I know Marvel Murphy are we friends NO, I knew her family growing up and just to set you all straight she is a HAND on a horse and do not dismiss her. We have all got out run at jackpots and rodeos so the BS about how bad that particular rodeo was and is ridiculous! Some of you should not be at all posting the negative comments because more than likely she'd whip the pants off you somewhere else. GEESH!!! And yes that is Marvel in the picture.
You know what never ceases to amaze me about some of the people "on here" is the "better than tho" attitude that is portrayed. As in just because YOU haven't heard of someone that makes them seem less. I know Marvel Murphy are we friends NO, I knew her family growing up and just to set you all straight she is a HAND on a horse and do not dismiss her. We have all got out run at jackpots and rodeos so the BS about how bad that particular rodeo wasand is ridiculous! Some of you should not be at all posting the negative comments because more than likely she'd whip the pants off you somewhere else. GEESH!!! And yes that is Marvel in the picture.
I don't think anyone is pointing fingers at any particular person. It's how A&E is portraying the rodeo world as "glamorous". Really? What is so "glamorous" about mucking stalls at 4am, clipping, washing, debeaning sheaths, dirt, blood, sweat, tears, the list can go on.
AND FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, WHY PUT A CHICK IN A BIKINI ON THE COVER? Real Cowgirls, and I shall say RODEO COWGIRLS don't show up to a rodeo in a bikini.
I'm probably gonna watch, if I can remember. I'm thinking this might be a Real Housewives meets rodeo type of deal. You know going in that it's staged, you know most rodeo folk don't live like that (and the reality is the coffee downing, all night driving with the chihuahua as a co-pilot), but I'm going with that mindset.
I’m excited to watch this as I think it will be a hoot! Yes, there will definitely be some ‘roll your eyes’ moments I’m sure, but it’s not being portrayed as a ‘serious’ piece of television. One of the producers is one of the barrel racers and I know she worked very hard to get this up and running. Heck - just getting a peek into her life would make a show! Nice ladies, having fun, living life, riding horses – just happen to have the means to put a show together and be filmed. Poster with a bikini wearing barrel racer? I’m sure it’s all about ratings and I guess ‘bad’ publicity is better than no publicity.
I'm not gonna lie....I think reality shows in general are pretty silly. I do think it was funny that they were paying people to go hang out at the bars for the show! That was the source of most of my laughter. That and the pick-up line they suggested for random dude/dance partner.
I'm sure these girls can ride....but I'm not really about to watch them go and party, get manicures, and start drama (regardless of what they are like in real life, it seems this is the focus of the show). It really just doesn't interest me. lol
And the fact that an 11-year old beat them really didn't bother me....some kids are super hands. Although don't you have to be 18 for WPRA? Is that the only "pro" organization for women barrel racing in rodeos, or are their others? Those last two are serious questions....I've never rodeoed
ShannonM - 2013-10-23 1:02 PM You know what never ceases to amaze me about some of the people "on here" is the "better than tho" attitude that is portrayed. As in just because YOU haven't heard of someone that makes them seem less. I know Marvel Murphy are we friends NO, I knew her family growing up and just to set you all straight she is a HAND on a horse and do not dismiss her. We have all got out run at jackpots and rodeos so the BS about how bad that particular rodeo wasand is ridiculous! Some of you should not be at all posting the negative comments because more than likely she'd whip the pants off you somewhere else. GEESH!!! And yes that is Marvel in the picture.
I don't think anyone is pointing fingers at any particular person. It's how A&E is portraying the rodeo world as "glamorous". Really? What is so "glamorous" about mucking stalls at 4am, clipping, washing, debeaning sheaths, dirt, blood, sweat, tears, the list can go on. AND FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, WHY PUT A CHICK IN A BIKINI ON THE COVER? Real Cowgirls, and I shall say RODEO COWGIRLS don't show up to a rodeo in a bikini. It's truly a disgrace
Good Grief those girls wouldn't have even placed in a 4D barrel Race.....and they dare to call themselves "pros".....what a JOKE !!!!
I can't speak to any of these ladies on a personal level, but pretty sure Barb has made the DNCFR, and that Marvel has placed in a lot of big PRCA rodeos (know I saw her in the short round at Reno). Can you match that?
Good Grief those girls wouldn't have even placed in a 4D barrel Race.....and they dare to call themselves "pros".....what a JOKE !!!!
I can't speak to any of these ladies on a personal level, but pretty sure Barb has made the DNCFR, and that Marvel has placed in a lot of big PRCA rodeos (know I saw her in the short round at Reno). Can you match that?
Exactly, obviously there were some barrels down in those times. Geeze people just google their names if you want to know what kind of times they run. Barb West won the DNCFR and has been to the Columbia River Circuit finals quite a few times. Marvel has a pretty darn good horse and Darcy has a quite a few good horses.
Believe me I'm not defending the show but they aren't 4D barrel racers.
Good Grief those girls wouldn't have even placed in a 4D barrel Race.....and they dare to call themselves "pros".....what a JOKE !!!!
I can't speak to any of these ladies on a personal level, but pretty sure Barb has made the DNCFR, and that Marvel has placed in a lot of big PRCA rodeos (know I saw her in the short round at Reno). Can you match that?
Perhaps, you should go back and read the article..........if you want to call them "professionals", then so be it.......... There are "ladies" that run AT pro rodeos and then there are LADIES who ARE professionals!
Good Grief those girls wouldn't have even placed in a 4D barrel Race.....and they dare to call themselves "pros".....what a JOKE !!!!
I can't speak to any of these ladies on a personal level, but pretty sure Barb has made the DNCFR, and that Marvel has placed in a lot of big PRCA rodeos (know I saw her in the short round at Reno). Can you match that?
Perhaps, you should go back and read the article..........if you want to call them "professionals", then so be it.......... There are "ladies" that run AT pro rodeos and then there are LADIES who ARE professionals!
She's pointing out their credentials. The show and/or the article has nothing to do with that.
And it's called the WOMENS Pro Rodeo Association, not the LADIES Pro Rodeo Association. You don't have to be a LADY to be a professional barrel racer.
Cody native Anna Allshouse, 11, won the event June 13 in 16.90 seconds.
Murphy placed 8th with a time of 19.30, West was 14th in 22.13 and LaPier finished last, 24.62 seconds.
Good Grief those girls wouldn't have even placed in a 4D barrel Race.....and they dare to call themselves "pros".....what a JOKE !!!!
I can't speak to any of these ladies on a personal level, but pretty sure Barb has made the DNCFR, and that Marvel has placed in a lot of big PRCA rodeos (know I saw her in the short round at Reno). Can you match that?
Perhaps, you should go back and read the article..........if you want to call them "professionals", then so be it.......... There are "ladies" that run AT pro rodeos and then there are LADIES who ARE professionals!
What would you call a DNCFR champion if not professional?
This show looks to be just plain offensive and stupid....the producers of this show need to be at the end of a letter writing campaign telling them that they are way off the mark on this... If they want to do a show on barrel racers...get it right and get it real..otherwise I'd rather watch paint dry...
"Well behaved women rarely make history." Nuff said.
True that. LOL But I wouldn't really want to be famous for the wrong reasons either...
Certainly not...but in this day and age, all publicity is good publicity, good bad or otherwise. They are already a success, guarantee every one of us watches at least a few minutes of it, and we're on here discussing it and bringing attention to it so those who knew nothing about it will watch it too. Bad publicity spikes ratings just like good publicity.
That being said....i'm pretty shocked I wasn't contacted....this body in bikini going mock 10 around a set of cans would be.........something you could DEFinitely not take your eyes off of!
Good Grief those girls wouldn't have even placed in a 4D barrel Race.....and they dare to call themselves "pros".....what a JOKE !!!!
I can't speak to any of these ladies on a personal level, but pretty sure Barb has made the DNCFR, and that Marvel has placed in a lot of big PRCA rodeos (know I saw her in the short round at Reno). Can you match that?
Perhaps, you should go back and read the article..........if you want to call them "professionals", then so be it.......... There are "ladies" that run AT pro rodeos and then there are LADIES who ARE professionals!
She's pointing out their credentials. The show and/or the article has nothing to do with that.
And it's called the WOMENS Pro Rodeo Association, not the LADIES Pro Rodeo Association. You don't have to be a LADY to be a professional barrel racer.
Oh....duh....me......I should have known that the "reference" of the word LADIES would have gone over your heads.........And they certainly prove your last point........
la·dies
1. A well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior.
I'm sure I will watch it. I don't expect it to portray my life. I just want it to be entertaining and show some barrel racing, nice rigs, some fashion, and horses. I actually really liked the show Texas Woman. Why does everyone get so offended over a TV show? I don't think everyone that lives on the Jersey shore acts like the people on Jersey Shore. I grew up near Fargo, ND and I'm not offended by the movie Fargo. Does it accurately portray people that live in ND? No! We don't have strong accents like that or say "ay" but was the movie entertaining? Absolutely! Don't take everything so seriously!
Cody native Anna Allshouse, 11, won the event June 13 in 16.90 seconds.
Murphy placed 8th with a time of 19.30, West was 14th in 22.13 and LaPier finished last, 24.62 seconds.
Good Grief those girls wouldn't have even placed in a 4D barrel Race.....and they dare to call themselves "pros".....what a JOKE !!!!
I can't speak to any of these ladies on a personal level, but pretty sure Barb has made the DNCFR, and that Marvel has placed in a lot of big PRCA rodeos (know I saw her in the short round at Reno). Can you match that?
Perhaps, you should go back and read the article..........if you want to call them "professionals", then so be it.......... There are "ladies" that run AT pro rodeos and then there are LADIES who ARE professionals!
She's pointing out their credentials. The show and/or the article has nothing to do with that.
And it's called the WOMENS Pro Rodeo Association, not the LADIES Pro Rodeo Association. You don't have to be a LADY to be a professional barrel racer.
Oh....duh....me......I should have known that the "reference" of the word LADIES would have gone over your heads.........And they certainly prove your last point........
la·dies
1. A well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior.
2.
a. A woman regarded as proper and virtuous.
b. A well-behaved young girl.
OH no I understand, don't worry, hon, it didn't go over my pretty little head, I just think it's ridiculous. I believe in listening to your moral compass and living by your principles, but not preaching about acting like a "lady".
so this picture, thread and chat with some friends has given me the best idea ever....
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In conjunction with a bikini barrel race I will host a Speedo roping
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Thank you I know I'm a genius .... sure hope tuf cooper enters (finger and toes crossed)
ShannonM - 2013-10-23 1:02 PM You know what never ceases to amaze me about some of the people "on here" is the "better than tho" attitude that is portrayed. As in just because YOU haven't heard of someone that makes them seem less. I know Marvel Murphy are we friends NO, I knew her family growing up and just to set you all straight she is a HAND on a horse and do not dismiss her. We have all got out run at jackpots and rodeos so the BS about how bad that particular rodeo wasand is ridiculous! Some of you should not be at all posting the negative comments because more than likely she'd whip the pants off you somewhere else. GEESH!!! And yes that is Marvel in the picture.
I don't think anyone is pointing fingers at any particular person. It's how A&E is portraying the rodeo world as "glamorous". Really? What is so "glamorous" about mucking stalls at 4am, clipping, washing, debeaning sheaths, dirt, blood, sweat, tears, the list can go on. AND FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, WHY PUT A CHICK IN A BIKINI ON THE COVER? Real Cowgirls, and I shall say RODEO COWGIRLS don't show up to a rodeo in a bikini. It's truly a disgrace
so this picture, thread and chat with some friends has given me the best idea ever....
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In conjunction with a bikini barrel race I will host a Speedo roping
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Thank you I know I'm a genius .... sure hope tuf cooper enters (finger and toes crossed)
della - 2013-10-23 3:43 PM so this picture, thread and chat with some friends has given me the best idea ever.... . . . In conjunction with a bikini barrel race I will host a Speedo roping . . Thank you I know I'm a genius .... sure hope tuf cooper enters (finger and toes crossed)
They better be careful to not accidentally catch more than a finger in a dally!
della - 2013-10-23 3:43 PM so this picture, thread and chat with some friends has given me the best idea ever.... . . . In conjunction with a bikini barrel race I will host a Speedo roping . . Thank you I know I'm a genius .... sure hope tuf cooper enters (finger and toes crossed)
They better be careful to not accidentally catch more than a finger in a dally!
shucks ... guess they can tie on hard and fast. Should be ok though if they stay in Thier Speedo lmao.
della - 2013-10-23 3:43 PM so this picture, thread and chat with some friends has given me the best idea ever.... . . . In conjunction with a bikini barrel race I will host a Speedo roping . . Thank you I know I'm a genius .... sure hope tuf cooper enters (finger and toes crossed)
They better be careful to not accidentally catch more than a finger in a dally!
shucks ... guess they can tie on hard and fast. Should be ok though if they stay in Thier Speedo lmao.
O my!!! I love this idea!!! Speedo and bikini barrel racing! I'm thinking about putting a show on this next year and that would be awesome!!!
Barb West is a friend of mine and riding a horse I ran for three years
He is the real deal and so is she. She made it to our circuit finals this year with limited hauling because of this silly show.
As far as the bikini barrel racer sorry no retouched photos needed Jessica is a beautiful young woman who can rode the hair off anything neither of these girls are rich! They work hard for all they have. They just want to rodeo
They didn't not write or produce the show
I saw the train wreck when the show was pitched but isn't that what people watch on TV. ? Reality shows about women are always *****y cat fights
It makes me sick.
Sadly a non horse / rodeo person doesn't give a **** how dirty we are how much we train and how hard the rodeo road is they want to see drama
Please be mindful before you slam someone you dont know. If you don't like the show don't watch it Best way to protest it.
Barb West is a friend of mine and riding a horse I ran for three years
He is the real deal and so is she. She made it to our circuit finals this year with limited hauling because of this silly show.
As far as the bikini barrel racer sorry no retouched photos needed Jessica is a beautiful young woman who can rode the hair off anything neither of these girls are rich! They work hard for all they have. They just want to rodeo
They didn't not write or produce the show
I saw the train wreck when the show was pitched but isn't that what people watch on TV. ? Reality shows about women are always *****y cat fights
It makes me sick.
Sadly a non horse / rodeo person doesn't give a **** how dirty we are how much we train and how hard the rodeo road is they want to see drama
Please be mindful before you slam someone you dont know. If you don't like the show don't watch it Best way to protest it.
As sad as it is, these girls will be edited to look like what ever they (the tv show) wants to draw attention, they may not be like that but that is how everbody that does not know them will think of them, and belive they are.
A few years ago there was a show about rodeo in Canada, I cant rember what it was called but it sure made Sieara look like a spoiled pouty little b$%^& shes not, but the 2 epsodes I watched made her look pretty bad.
You couldent pay me enough money to have a bunch of people that don't care about me tell the world what im like, no way no how.
Im not bashing them, I don't know them, but I cant see how this will be good positive publicity for our sport. I hope Im wrong though and this is a wounderful show
I have seen Barb West at the big races in AZ during the winter. She flat out can ride and she always has nice horses. I know she has been in barrel horse news many times for placing At the big summer rodeos in the Pacific Northwest
Barb West is a friend of mine and riding a horse I ran for three years
He is the real deal and so is she. She made it to our circuit finals this year with limited hauling because of this silly show.
As far as the bikini barrel racer sorry no retouched photos needed Jessica is a beautiful young woman who can rode the hair off anything neither of these girls are rich! They work hard for all they have. They just want to rodeo
They didn't not write or produce the show
I saw the train wreck when the show was pitched but isn't that what people watch on TV. ? Reality shows about women are always *****y cat fights
It makes me sick.
Sadly a non horse / rodeo person doesn't give a **** how dirty we are how much we train and how hard the rodeo road is they want to see drama
Please be mindful before you slam someone you dont know. If you don't like the show don't watch it Best way to protest it.
As sad as it is, these girls will be edited to look like what ever they (the tv show) wants to draw attention, they may not be like that but that is how everbody that does not know them will think of them, and belive they are.
A few years ago there was a show about rodeo in Canada, I cant rember what it was called but it sure made Sieara look like a spoiled pouty little b$%^& shes not, but the 2 epsodes I watched made her look pretty bad.
You couldent pay me enough money to have a bunch of people that don't care about me tell the world what im like, no way no how.
Im not bashing them, I don't know them, but I cant see how this will be good positive publicity for our sport. I hope Im wrong though and this is a wounderful show
I guess that is what annoyed me, saying that they couldn't even place in the 4D. Whatever, dude. I have known about the show for a long time - everyone up here has - and think it's ridiculous but they have worked really hard on it.
heidiinaz - 2013-10-23 3:56 PM I have seen Barb West at the big races in AZ during the winter. She flat out can ride and she always has nice horses. I know she has been in barrel horse news many times for placing At the big summer rodeos in the Pacific Northwest
heidiinaz - 2013-10-23 3:56 PM I have seen Barb West at the big races in AZ during the winter. She flat out can ride and she always has nice horses. I know she has been in barrel horse news many times for placing At the big summer rodeos in the Pacific Northwest
I agree! Absolutely love watching Barb ride.
I loved watching Scotty more than anything. He was such an awesome little horse.
heidiinaz - 2013-10-23 3:56 PM I have seen Barb West at the big races in AZ during the winter. She flat out can ride and she always has nice horses. I know she has been in barrel horse news many times for placing At the big summer rodeos in the Pacific Northwest
I agree! Absolutely love watching Barb ride.
I loved watching Scotty more than anything. He was such an awesome little horse.
I guess that is what annoyed me, saying that they couldn't even place in the 4D. Whatever, dude. I have known about the show for a long time - everyone up here has - and think it's ridiculous but they have worked really hard on it.
If these girls are so fantastic & amazing at what they do, why do they need to be on TV? If they're so busy being amazing & winning rodeos, how do they have time to do this stupid show?
That's what I don't understand. It takes time & dedication to compete at that level & here they are, wasting an entire or part of a season on a stupid TV show. Are these girls married? Why are they going out with boys who are being paid to go out to bars with them?? That's terribly trashy, even if they "had no idea what was going on".
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I goggled all three women and I was impressed with what I seen. Unfortunately. though I foresee this whole show being a train wreck and focus more on fictional drama, than real cowgirls. Pretty sure the poster sets the tune, sad too because I saw some REALLY cool pictures of all three women that would of been great to use.
crapshooter - 2013-10-23 7:01 PM I guess that is what annoyed me, saying that they couldn't even place in the 4D. Whatever, dude. I have known about the show for a long time - everyone up here has - and think it's ridiculous but they have worked really hard on it.
If these girls are so fantastic & amazing at what they do, why do they need to be on TV? If they're so busy being amazing & winning rodeos, how do they have time to do this stupid show? That's what I don't understand. It takes time & dedication to compete at that level & here they are, wasting an entire or part of a season on a stupid TV show. Are these girls married? Why are they going out with boys who are being paid to go out to bars with them?? That's terribly trashy, even if they "had no idea what was going on". Just my two cents.
I"m sure the guy thing is all for the show and not real, if it were real they wouldn't have had to pay guys, now would they?
As for the rest, I really don't know. I would imagine they were out filming the show, not competing at rodeos.
Still have ZERO respect for them for being on this show. It's not even about how the sport is portrayed. It's about women in general. They are supposed to be professional athletes, not professional drama queens. They should know better. They're all adults. But I guess $$$$$$$ talks.
hlynn - 2013-10-23 4:20 PM They could be NFR champions. Still have ZERO respect for them for being on this show. It's not even about how the sport is portrayed. It's about women in general. They are supposed to be professional athletes, not professional drama queens. They should know better. They're all adults. But I guess $$$$$$$ talks.
BlazeFlameHarley - 2013-10-23 6:25 PM I'll watch it. If nothing else just for the entertainment. Im seeing a lot of the green-eyed monster in this post though...
BlazeFlameHarley - 2013-10-23 6:25 PM I'll watch it. If nothing else just for the entertainment. Im seeing a lot of the green-eyed monster in this post though...
Bingo
I agree too. I don't think they should have put girl with bikini. But unfortunately that's the society we live in.
hlynn - 2013-10-23 6:20 PM They could be NFR champions. Still have ZERO respect for them for being on this show. It's not even about how the sport is portrayed. It's about women in general. They are supposed to be professional athletes, not professional drama queens. They should know better. They're all adults. But I guess $$$$$$$ talks.
Maybe they don't want to haul all over the country to go for the NFR. Maybe they are happy running where they are and with what they are accomplishing. I sure think it would be fun to be on a TV show and would have to think pretty hard about it if I was asked. I think it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and they probably figure WTH not? I would rather go for it and find out it wasn't a good idea then to sit back and think what if. Barb West was a record holder with a 16.7 on a standard.
Everyone is jumping to conclusions on exactly what this show is going to be all about just from a small little promo that is like a few sentences long??? Just relax and keep an open mind. Don't get your panties in a wad over something that doesn't effect you! It is their choice to be in the show so let them worry about how it will portray them.
Yea it irritates me.. the poster... puuuhhlease... I for one enjoy not only the sport but the tradition... seems like the show is more of a mockery of it... bikini barrels... privledged rodeo queens... sounds to me like a spun up tv show... their going to promote half naked girls riding horses... or well.. thats what their flyer looks like.. .and yes I am sure you wont' see real pro's on there... at least not in a bikini! I love that the network may be focusing on our sport.. but seriously.. bikini barrels pic is the one they choose for the flyer... you can tell what they are trying to draw in... can't remember when i've seen a gal run barrels in a bikini at the NFR or pro rodeo.. or even futurity.. oh wait.. we don't... I know there are sidepots and jackpots where they do this... thats like 1 % of barrel races.. .and its not sanctioned...its not what i want my daughters or nieces to see as the focus of the sport... there's more value here then flesh.
Still have ZERO respect for them for being on this show. It's not even about how the sport is portrayed. It's about women in general. They are supposed to be professional athletes, not professional drama queens. They should know better. They're all adults. But I guess $$$$$$$ talks.
I doubt they care wether you respect them or not . You have no idea why each person decided to do the show.
I dated Marvel's ex-husband back when we were in HS, and we have stayed close friends. I spoke to him several times while this was being produced. There is no doubt that there will be drama, but I can also testify that Marvel is a hand. She was even a pretty tough break-away roper in school, and she has placed at lots of prorodeos out west.
I will not watch it because I really do not like reality shows of any kind, nothing against these gals.
Of course it is scripted, of course it is not true reality, of course they are told what to say when to say it and when to do it. Of course there will be drama, ummm hello did we all forget this is a reality show not a documentary on ranch girls on natgeo.
Ah well - got to love those reality shows! And who knows maybe it will bring more attention/ sponsers, etc to barrel races. Hey they might even do a "Jersey" version and we could get Snookie and Jaywow running at Cowtown :)
Posted 2013-10-24 12:34 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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hlynn - 2013-10-22 4:55 PM
Ew. The A&E article sounds terrible. "Lavish & glamorous world..." "Hailing from backgrounds as diverse as their credit card purchases" "Of course when everyone is chasing the same goal, there is plenty of backstabbing to go around... not to mention plenty of cowboys!"
Sounds like a rich girl version of Texas Women with more drama. And that posted looks COMPLETELY airbrushed. Way to grab some publicity. Guys will watch it I'm sure.
EW
I will admit I was excited at first but definitely sounds more "texas Women" than "Duck Dynasty". It is definitely time for a more of the behind the scenes look into rodeo and barrel racing, but this sounds like the highlights of those barrel racers that are used to having everything handed to them and not working there A**es off to climb to the top. I think A&E is trying to compete with MTV now :/ so sad
Posted 2013-10-24 4:29 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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I've posted my comments on there, several times.
I wish it could be more like the Ranching reality show that aired but just from the cover I'm not getting that vibe, at all. But then if you think about it, barrel racing has gotten pretty glamorized in general over the last decade or so with all the glamorized glitzy marketing that goes on and all the bling so it's not surprise that A&E would seize the opportunity to capitalize on it.
Posted 2013-10-24 6:30 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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I think it's a slap in the face to the majority of barrel racers.
With the exception of the Bikini Barrel Races... how many times do you actually see girls running at jackpots or rodeo's in daisy duke shorts and bikini tops?
"Reality" TV???? My rear end. There is nothing "real" about the series from what I've seen. I don't care how good of hands these girls are. They have participated in taking one of the most wholesome, family oriented sports out there and cheapened it by portraying our event in a light that is very far from reality.
Posted 2013-10-24 7:56 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Well I'm kinda glad they can ride (I'll admit the article I posted made it sound like they were more novice types...obvi it was biased...still funny about the "guys" part though LOL).
Maybe I will find it online and fast forward to the horse parts
Posted 2013-10-24 8:07 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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BlazeFlameHarley - 2013-10-23 6:25 PM I'll watch it. If nothing else just for the entertainment. Im seeing a lot of the green-eyed monster in this post though...
YEP!
Hey i'll probably watch it, I mean I watch the amish mafia for goodness sakes
I'll end up enjoying most likely, while the poster protrays something that I necessarily don't agree with (more or less to draw in a big man crowd), it seems worth watching.
Posted 2013-10-24 8:54 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
Well, if I looked like that in a bikini riding a horse, I would ride in one all the time. Just sayin........................It's for entertainment y'all. Nothing more nothing less. Pretty sure doing a TV show only showing us gals mucking stalls, packing the trailer, long trotting your horse, and looking like crap because you have been up for 24 hours straight getting from one rodeo to the next wouldn't make for good ratings and most certainly would be cancelled after the first episode. I am GLAD the sport is getting any national attention. Good for these girls! I hope they get paid big bucks and have a ball doing the show. Side note: Doing this show does not make them any less of a hand with a horse.
Posted 2013-10-24 9:00 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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della - 2013-10-23 4:46 PM
Go BoyGo - 2013-10-23 4:34 PM
Barb West is a friend of mine and riding a horse I ran for three years
He is the real deal and so is she. She made it to our circuit finals this year with limited hauling because of this silly show.
As far as the bikini barrel racer sorry no retouched photos needed Jessica is a beautiful young woman who can rode the hair off anything neither of these girls are rich! They work hard for all they have. They just want to rodeo
They didn't not write or produce the show
I saw the train wreck when the show was pitched but isn't that what people watch on TV. ? Reality shows about women are always *****y cat fights
It makes me sick.
Sadly a non horse / rodeo person doesn't give a **** how dirty we are how much we train and how hard the rodeo road is they want to see drama
Please be mindful before you slam someone you dont know. If you don't like the show don't watch it Best way to protest it.
As sad as it is, these girls will be edited to look like what ever they (the tv show) wants to draw attention, they may not be like that but that is how everbody that does not know them will think of them, and belive they are.
A few years ago there was a show about rodeo in Canada, I cant rember what it was called but it sure made Sieara look like a spoiled pouty little b$%^& shes not, but the 2 epsodes I watched made her look pretty bad.
You couldent pay me enough money to have a bunch of people that don't care about me tell the world what im like, no way no how.
Im not bashing them, I don't know them, but I cant see how this will be good positive publicity for our sport. I hope Im wrong though and this is a wounderful show
Rodeo Life on the Circuit was the one here, they made Sierra and that other lady look terrible. Worst show!
Posted 2013-10-24 9:30 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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hoofs_in_motion - 2013-10-24 8:07 AM
BlazeFlameHarley - 2013-10-23 6:25 PM I'll watch it. If nothing else just for the entertainment. Im seeing a lot of the green-eyed monster in this post though...
YEP!
Hey i'll probably watch it, I mean I watch the amish mafia for goodness sakes
I'll end up enjoying most likely, while the poster protrays something that I necessarily don't agree with (more or less to draw in a big man crowd), it seems worth watching.
WHAT? Are you saying Amish Mafia is not real?!?!? But it's supposed to be reality TV?
I'm not a huge fan of reality TV anymore, but I will watch Rodeo Girls. Most regular scripted TV shows about horse related things end up being pretty hoaky. At least Rodeo Girls will be more authentic and relatable because the women on the show are real barrel racers and good hands and I'm hoping they'll be portrayed as such on the show. I'm interested in seeing their daily life on the rodeo road.
Posted 2013-10-24 9:41 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
Okay so did anyone see half the girls Jr. Rodeo... for real found all the girls on Twitter and i've never heard of one of them but I sure hope they can stay classy and treat the horses with the respect that true rodeo girls do.. thats what rodeo is about... the HORSES not the girls... my opinion.. Does anyone know these girls?
Posted 2013-10-24 10:10 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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ktbarrelhorses - 2013-10-24 9:41 AM Okay so did anyone see half the girls Jr. Rodeo... for real found all the girls on Twitter and i've never heard of one of them but I sure hope they can stay classy and treat the horses with the respect that true rodeo girls do.. thats what rodeo is about... the HORSES not the girls... my opinion.. Does anyone know these girls?
If you live in the northwest you've heard of at least a few of these ladies. I don't know how the show is going to portray them, but they are the real deal.
Posted 2013-10-24 11:07 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Saw this on FB. ETA: not really sure if I agree or disagree with everything said, but they stated their point pretty cogently, and I really respect their opinion. I don't rodeo, but personally I feel they could have chosen a traditionally dressed rider for the promo and it would have been much better recieved by the barrel racing community. I do think the poster is pretty tacky myself..... why the need to make it sexy... She is a very pretty girl anyway. I'm sure the menfolk would still tune in, even if she was in dress code. lol
Hey A&E, let’s get a couple of things straight. You want to make some money telling the story of the barrel racing and rodeo cowgirl community with your new show called, “RODEO GIRLS” airing in December. Fine. You’ll probably draw a lot of viewers, particularly having rolled out your promo campaign featuring a half-dressed young woman (with a whip in her mouth) racing through the night. Sort of the “Hooters” approach to things. The problem is – real “Rodeo Girls” don’t ride horses dressed in short cut-offs and tank-tops. What you’ve done is corrupted possibly THE most wholesome, most AMERICAN sport there is and sexualized possibly THE most decent women who participate in any sport. You’ve wrongly depicted the very women you claim to be featuring in your television show in an outrageous way. A&E, for a long time you’ve been regarded as a decent cable station and your programming has been both engaging and family oriented. Has the cable TV business gotten so tough you have to pimp barrel racers to make a buck? Barrel racers, for your information, are typically pretty innocent women, many from small towns – most ranch-raised; moms, daughters even grandmothers. Women who love and care for their families, horses and above all FOR THE DIGNITY OF THE AMERICAN RODEO LEGACY. Barrel Racing is not a big money sport like golf or NASCAR. Part of the few reward Barrel Racers get is the feeling that comes from doing something “Western” – and to cheapen that is to attack our very LIFESTYLE. Mile Hi Barrel Horse Association is a major barrel racing association and considered the leading barrel racing association in the Rocky Mountain region. And we’re INSULTED by your outrageous image. Your promo is bogus and that’s all there is to it. Please don’t try to make the barrel racing community look cheap in order to attract viewers. Fair enough? Seems an easy request to honor. If you’d like to help get this message out there and stop this nonsense, here are three things you can do. 1.) SHARE THIS MESSAGE with anyone you know who barrel races, no matter where they are. 2.) “LIKE” Mile Hi Barrel Horse https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mile-Hi-Barrel-Horse/123224207735954 3.) Let A&E know how you feel, you can email them at: aefeedback@aenetworks.com Thank you. Mile Hi Barrel Horse Association Denver, Colorado — with Linda Neighbor and 5 others.
Posted 2013-10-24 11:27 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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heidiinaz - 2013-10-23 7:05 PM
TXBO - 2013-10-23 4:55 PM
BlazeFlameHarley - 2013-10-23 6:25 PM I'll watch it. If nothing else just for the entertainment. Im seeing a lot of the green-eyed monster in this post though...
Bingo
I agree too. I don't think they should have put girl with bikini. But unfortunately that's the society we live in.
It's the society we live in because PEOPLE watch this crap and allow it to happen!!! If we don't speak up and let them know this is crap it continues... it'll be a long time before it changes if ever though with little or no one trying to change culture.
Posted 2013-10-24 11:59 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
I think the poster is doing a very good job at what it's supposed to do and that is GET YOUR ATTENTION! Even though it doesn’t portray the majority of the barrel racing world, let’s face it....sex sells. I'm sure we will all be watching (whether we will admit it or not) the first few episodes. Personally I feel that the show can certainly be tastefully done and still have many viewers. I know I did not miss one episode of the show that featured Trevor Brazil on the rodeo trail before the NFR. I thought it was excellent and I loved seeing some of the things he goes through while going down the road. I guess all we can do is hope for the best! JMO
Posted 2013-10-24 11:59 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Just Bring It - 2013-10-23 8:17 PM
hlynn - 2013-10-23 6:20 PM They could be NFR champions. Still have ZERO respect for them for being on this show. It's not even about how the sport is portrayed. It's about women in general. They are supposed to be professional athletes, not professional drama queens. They should know better. They're all adults. But I guess $$$$$$$ talks.
Maybe they don't want to haul all over the country to go for the NFR. Maybe they are happy running where they are and with what they are accomplishing. I sure think it would be fun to be on a TV show and would have to think pretty hard about it if I was asked. I think it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and they probably figure WTH not? I would rather go for it and find out it wasn't a good idea then to sit back and think what if. Barb West was a record holder with a 16.7 on a standard.
Everyone is jumping to conclusions on exactly what this show is going to be all about just from a small little promo that is like a few sentences long??? Just relax and keep an open mind. Don't get your panties in a wad over something that doesn't effect you! It is their choice to be in the show so let them worry about how it will portray them.
What I meant by that is:
They could be NFR qualifiers/champions for all I care. I still have ZERO respect for someone who is willing to act like a huzzy for some publicity.
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LAC - 2013-10-24 11:59 AM I think the poster is doing a very good job at what it's supposed to do and that is GET YOUR ATTENTION! Even though it doesn’t portray the majority of the barrel racing world, let’s face it....sex sells. I'm sure we will all be watching (whether we will admit it or not) the first few episodes. Personally I feel that the show can certainly be tastefully done and still have many viewers. I know I did not miss one episode of the show that featured Trevor Brazil on the rodeo trail before the NFR. I thought it was excellent and I loved seeing some of the things he goes through while going down the road. I guess all we can do is hope for the best! JMO
From what I've heard from people who have seen them filming here & there, this is not going to be anything near the show featuring Trevor.
There is plenty of drama on this site....I mean just on this post alone there is drama and negativity! So I don't think it will be too far fetched for them to create some drama on the show. I find it really funny that the same people on here saying that it will make us all look bad and not portray who we really are are also the ones that right away jumped on these girls and started bashing on how they couldn't ride, how they act, that they aren't professional, couldn't even place at a 4D, etc without knowing a SINLGE thing about them. Yep we sure do stand behind each other and are always a ray of sunshine and positivity.
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 12:04 PM There is plenty of drama on this site....I mean just on this post alone there is drama and negativity! So I don't think it will be too far fetched for them to create some drama on the show. I find it really funny that the same people on here saying that it will make us all look bad and not portray who we really are are also the ones that right away jumped on these girls and started bashing on how they couldn't ride, how they act, that they aren't professional, couldn't even place at a 4D, etc without knowing a SINLGE thing about them. Yep we sure do stand behind each other and are always a ray of sunshine and positivity.
Yep, I agree with you wholeheartedly! Negativity, drama, judgemental, unprofessionalism, oh and lets not forget name calling. Yes, maa'm just the roll models we all need to look up to. And y'all don't even have your own show you just frequent BHW. Hey, at least the girls on the show will get paid to be who they are or who they are not! Yet, most of you are the ones that preach "togetherness" yeah right.
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 12:04 PM There is plenty of drama on this site....I mean just on this post alone there is drama and negativity! So I don't think it will be too far fetched for them to create some drama on the show. I find it really funny that the same people on here saying that it will make us all look bad and not portray who we really are are also the ones that right away jumped on these girls and started bashing on how they couldn't ride, how they act, that they aren't professional, couldn't even place at a 4D, etc without knowing a SINLGE thing about them. Yep we sure do stand behind each other and are always a ray of sunshine and positivity.
Well….I am just getting back to this thread….and since you (and others) have referenced my 4D comment again, I will respond…….those times would NOT have placed in a 4D….plain and period! Oops, they “may” have knocked a barrel…well guess what you get a ZERO….. They “may” be the hands that you all are trying to portray them to be but face it….the barrel racing world doesn’t need them to set us back in time. It has taken a long time for the REAL cowgirls to bring “women’s” barrel racing up to a “class act”……
Additionally, in regards to nobody watching if it was not about drama, sex, sin, and trash….WRONG……The “Jockey” series, Trevor’s series, and the “Ranch” series were all well received and watched. I don't think anyone is attacking them "personally".....only their decisions to allow themselves to be portrayed in that way for their “moment of fame”. I see it as no different as when many of you trashed the "Texas Women" series because of how it portrayed you!
Oh and PS.....no "green eyed" jealousy here.......
I don't know anything about the girls on the show and am not going to bash them for deciding to be a part of it. However, I do think the poster and just the little bit I read about it is trashy. These women should be role models for young or up and coming barrel racers. I'm sorry, it is NOT normal to be running barrels in a bikini, hooking up with a bunch of dudes at bars, and having a diva, superficial attitude. We have an opportunity here to promote the sport of barrel racing and show how much work, time, and heart goes into it. It just saddens me that all that will be downplayed by societies false ideology of sex, drama, and attention at all costs. People won't be watching to see how hard these women work, (I'm sure they do) how good of a hand they are, their successes and heartbreaks. They will be watching to see which girl called the other a B*t&h or who gets labeled the floozy etc etc. There is so much negativity surrounding barrel racing as it is (think PETA) and I would like to see some positive promotion come to it. I want to see the sport grow in a good way, not because every young girl will want to be the next "buckle bunny." Again, I'm not saying anything about these girls personally, I'm sure the show will be entertaining, and all of us who know about barrel racing already know how tough it is. I just don't want the rest of the "world" to have a perception of barrel racing being something so tacky, and cheap. I'm sure I'm jumping to conclusions as well since it hasn't even started yet but the poster alone is enough to make me roll my eyes.
BlazeFlameHarley - 2013-10-23 7:25 PM I'll watch it. If nothing else just for the entertainment. Im seeing a lot of the green-eyed monster in this post though...
to the poster that asked if it was pro girls or amatuer. Just because some of us are amatuer DOES NOT MEAN we are going to run in a bikini! Pro or Am has not bearing on what you wear! Am does not mean you are a bimbo!
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 12:04 PM There is plenty of drama on this site....I mean just on this post alone there is drama and negativity! So I don't think it will be too far fetched for them to create some drama on the show. I find it really funny that the same people on here saying that it will make us all look bad and not portray who we really are are also the ones that right away jumped on these girls and started bashing on how they couldn't ride, how they act, that they aren't professional, couldn't even place at a 4D, etc without knowing a SINLGE thing about them. Yep we sure do stand behind each other and are always a ray of sunshine and positivity.
LMAO! It also appears from the poster outrage that I'm the only one here that has ever witnessed a girl riding in shorts at a jackpot, clinic or rodeo.
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TXBO - 2013-10-24 12:45 PM
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 12:04 PM There is plenty of drama on this site....I mean just on this post alone there is drama and negativity! So I don't think it will be too far fetched for them to create some drama on the show. I find it really funny that the same people on here saying that it will make us all look bad and not portray who we really are are also the ones that right away jumped on these girls and started bashing on how they couldn't ride, how they act, that they aren't professional, couldn't even place at a 4D, etc without knowing a SINLGE thing about them. Yep we sure do stand behind each other and are always a ray of sunshine and positivity.
LMAO! It also appears from the poster outrage that I'm the only one here that has ever witnessed a girl riding in shorts at a jackpot, clinic or rodeo.
I just keep hoping nobody from here shows up at my house randomly when I am riding during the summer.... Granted I wouldnt do it in public, but I have seen it several times.
I do not get A&E so will not be watching, but not a big fan of reality tv anyway. The poster does not bother me that much, I would have been nice to see a split screen of a barrel racer in Dress Code. The only impression I get is that this is not serious. Just for fun. As far as the premise, I am not a great rider, but have been around enough to know; not far off the mark.
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 12:04 PM There is plenty of drama on this site....I mean just on this post alone there is drama and negativity! So I don't think it will be too far fetched for them to create some drama on the show. I find it really funny that the same people on here saying that it will make us all look bad and not portray who we really are are also the ones that right away jumped on these girls and started bashing on how they couldn't ride, how they act, that they aren't professional, couldn't even place at a 4D, etc without knowing a SINLGE thing about them. Yep we sure do stand behind each other and are always a ray of sunshine and positivity.
LMAO! It also appears from the poster outrage that I'm the only one here that has ever witnessed a girl riding in shorts at a jackpot, clinic or rodeo.
Right!?! lol! I know girls in the summer that ride in shorts and a bikini top because it is hot and they still want to ride and they are working on their tan and let's face it most of us are tan on top and white on the bottom! hahaha!!!! I have never done it but don't think it hasn't crossed my mind and I live in ND for crying out loud! lol Maybe it was blistering hot in Texas and she was practicing and trying to show that we work hard even in not to so perfect conditions because we do what we have to do. Maybe look at it that way??
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Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 12:54 PM
TXBO - 2013-10-24 12:45 PM
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 12:04 PM There is plenty of drama on this site....I mean just on this post alone there is drama and negativity! So I don't think it will be too far fetched for them to create some drama on the show. I find it really funny that the same people on here saying that it will make us all look bad and not portray who we really are are also the ones that right away jumped on these girls and started bashing on how they couldn't ride, how they act, that they aren't professional, couldn't even place at a 4D, etc without knowing a SINLGE thing about them. Yep we sure do stand behind each other and are always a ray of sunshine and positivity.
LMAO! It also appears from the poster outrage that I'm the only one here that has ever witnessed a girl riding in shorts at a jackpot, clinic or rodeo.
Right!?! lol! I know girls in the summer that ride in shorts and a bikini top because it is hot and they still want to ride and they are working on their tan and let's face it most of us are tan on top and white on the bottom! hahaha!!!! I have never done it but don't think it hasn't crossed my mind and I live in ND for crying out loud! lol Maybe it was blistering hot in Texas and she was practicing and trying to show that we work hard even in not to so perfect conditions because we do what we have to do. Maybe look at it that way??
I think everyone is also forgetting, the girls PROBABLY didnt choose this poster.... Yes, one of them had to do this for them to get the photo, but, why are all of the girls getting bashed for the 1 that did this for them to get a pic?
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crapshooter - 2013-10-24 1:02 PM
I read on FB the picture is from the Red Bluff bikini barrel race.
I had'nt saw that, but if thats the case, then I really dont see the big deal.. Theyre pretty common now... Just in fun. Again, if it were me, I wouldnt use it as the poster... But like someone else said, its done its job and got the show noticed..
One good comparison is to the reality shows about loggers - we are from logger country up here in the Pacific NW and loggers sure aren't like they are portrayed on those shows. Or those morons on the gold mining shows, I hate that Todd dude, how did he get the money to even go gold mining?
There's a lot of us who ride in shorts and not much for tops in the summer, but not in public. Ain't nobody wanna see dat! LOL It's a myth that you'll get rubs from it--sweaty skin sticks to leather like glue, so I prefer riding broncy colts or spooky ones in shorts. I'm less likely to part ways from my horse.
One good comparison is to the reality shows about loggers - we are from logger country up here in the Pacific NW and loggers sure aren't like they are portrayed on those shows. Or those morons on the gold mining shows, I hate that Todd dude, how did he get the money to even go gold mining?
Why are all these reality shows from the PNW? LOL
Just like hog hunting shows, my FIL gets so mad because they dont do it exactly like it really is lol...
Its TV folks.... 95% of people have enough common sense to know it is not how stuff really is.
One good comparison is to the reality shows about loggers - we are from logger country up here in the Pacific NW and loggers sure aren't like they are portrayed on those shows. Or those morons on the gold mining shows, I hate that Todd dude, how did he get the money to even go gold mining?
Why are all these reality shows from the PNW? LOL
Just like hog hunting shows, my FIL gets so mad because they dont do it exactly like it really is lol... Its TV folks.... 95% of people have enough common sense to know it is not how stuff really is.
Yes like the hog hunting show with the girls on horseback. You rarely see ugly girls on reality tv shows. And in real life I'm sure you rarely see hot chicks on horseback hunting hogs.
One good comparison is to the reality shows about loggers - we are from logger country up here in the Pacific NW and loggers sure aren't like they are portrayed on those shows. Or those morons on the gold mining shows, I hate that Todd dude, how did he get the money to even go gold mining?
Why are all these reality shows from the PNW? LOL
Just like hog hunting shows, my FIL gets so mad because they dont do it exactly like it really is lol... Its TV folks.... 95% of people have enough common sense to know it is not how stuff really is.
Yes like the hog hunting show with the girls on horseback. You rarely see ugly girls on reality tv shows. And in real life I'm sure you rarely see hot chicks on horseback hunting hogs.
One good comparison is to the reality shows about loggers - we are from logger country up here in the Pacific NW and loggers sure aren't like they are portrayed on those shows. Or those morons on the gold mining shows, I hate that Todd dude, how did he get the money to even go gold mining?
Why are all these reality shows from the PNW? LOL
Just like hog hunting shows, my FIL gets so mad because they dont do it exactly like it really is lol... Its TV folks.... 95% of people have enough common sense to know it is not how stuff really is.
Yes like the hog hunting show with the girls on horseback. You rarely see ugly girls on reality tv shows. And in real life I'm sure you rarely see hot chicks on horseback hunting hogs.
I think the drama on the show is all fake but the talent of these barrel racers is good and valid. I am pretty sure that Marvel is a talented barrel racer and typically they are all considered to be good horsewomen; maybe they did not have good horses for the show but sadly I think everyone will only see the trashy crap the producers put in the show instead of the good horsey stuff...
crapshooter - 2013-10-24 1:02 PM I read on FB the picture is from the Red Bluff bikini barrel race.
It is from Red Bluff. But it is photo shopped because the background is the outdoor arena and the Bikini race is in the indoor. It is held during the Budlight 3000 barrel race the week of the Red Bluff Round Up. Its a great race and the Bikini Race is totally fun. They calcutta the girls.
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
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Weinstern Productions and A&E are touting it as ,"Ice Road Truckers meets the housewives". Thats a direct quote. As the the thrift shop song says, getting tricked by a business....
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
Is she ranked before or after you?
THAT was tacky!!!
Pretty funny though considering how people are saying that the barrel racers in the show can't even place in the 4D when one of them held the world record on a standard with a 16.75 and won the DNCFR.
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
Is she ranked before or after you?
THAT was tacky!!!
LOL No what is "TACKY" is that she made the comment in the first place.What difference does it make where she is ranked? And if you are going to make comments like what have been made with the condescending remarks as to their "credientals" then you ought to be as good or better. Just sayin!
T0 be fair, these girls may be ranked lower because they took time out to film the show. They may not have hit as many WPRA rodeos due to time spent filming.
One good comparison is to the reality shows about loggers - we are from logger country up here in the Pacific NW and loggers sure aren't like they are portrayed on those shows. Or those morons on the gold mining shows, I hate that Todd dude, how did he get the money to even go gold mining?
Why are all these reality shows from the PNW? LOL
GG, I think we're all just easily amused. And bored in the wet winters.
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
Is she ranked before or after you?
THAT was tacky!!!
Pretty funny though considering how people are saying that the barrel racers in the show can't even place in the 4D when one of them held the world record on a standard with a 16.75 and won the DNCFR.
Yep. I don't know of anyone else that has posted on this topic that has held the world record on a standard (or has even ran a 16 on a standard for that matter) or is a DNCFR champion. Lots of mud throwing going around and we wonder how barrel racers got a bad name? I can tell ya it wasn't from this show that has never aired!!! Do you think that maybe it could be from the judgemental, catty, and insecure woman that always seem to enter up at the events or come on boards such as this and bash other barrel racers? Lighten up everyone! These girls can ride, they look good, they are on a TV show about THEM, there may be some drama involved. Oh well!
One good comparison is to the reality shows about loggers - we are from logger country up here in the Pacific NW and loggers sure aren't like they are portrayed on those shows. Or those morons on the gold mining shows, I hate that Todd dude, how did he get the money to even go gold mining?
Why are all these reality shows from the PNW? LOL
GG, I think we're all just easily amused. And bored in the wet winters.
haha every time Todd Hoffman from Gold Rush is on TV my man (who is from Chicago) makes fun of us poor web toed Oregonians.
My comment was based on another ad for this show in which the article stated it was following some of the sports top competitors. Obviously since the women had to have won some money to even be ranked at all but they are false in saying she is amount the top.
On a positive note maybe this show will help shine some light on the sport so when I tell someone I barrel race try won't look at me like a crazy person thinking that it involves myself racing around a track atop a barrel :)
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 2:07 PM My comment was based on another ad for this show in which the article stated it was following some of the sports top competitors. Obviously since the women had to have won some money to even be ranked at all but they are false in saying she is amount the top.
Do you think Charmayne James is one of the sports top competitors? Where is she ranked? Do you think Dena Kirkpatrick is one of the sports top competitors? Where is she ranked? Do you think Bo Hill is one of the sports top competitors? Where is she ranked? Not every top competitor is ranked highly in the WPRA.
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 12:07 PM My comment was based on another ad for this show in which the article stated it was following some of the sports top competitors. Obviously since the women had to have won some money to even be ranked at all but they are false in saying she is amount the top.
I'd say the term "top competitors" is an exaggeration.
This show is highly amusing to me already and it hasn't even aired yet!
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
Just a question so dont flame me, But is this show going to be all about barrel racing and being on the road, or is it going to be about these girls personal life showing how they get along with others, or is it going to be all about cat fights and fighting over boyfriends and fist fights, showing skin and boobs and trash talk, i think most of the reality shows dont show the good its always the bad side of things with lots of trash to fill in the parts that get boring. Just my thoughts
Southtxponygirl - 2013-10-24 2:27 PM Just a question so dont flame me, But is this show going to be all about barrel racing and being on the road, or is it going to be about these girls personal life showing how they get along with others, or is it going to be all about cat fights and fighting over boyfriends and fist fights, showing skin and boobs and trash talk, i think most of the reality shows dont show the good its always the bad side of things with lots of trash to fill in the parts that get boring. Just my thoughts
Southtxponygirl - 2013-10-24 2:27 PM Just a question so dont flame me, But is this show going to be all about barrel racing and being on the road, or is it going to be about these girls personal life showing how they get along with others, or is it going to be all about cat fights and fighting over boyfriends and fist fights, showing skin and boobs and trash talk, i think most of the reality shows dont show the good its always the bad side of things with lots of trash to fill in the parts that get boring. Just my thoughts
That is the million dollar question! And what is aggrevating about the negative comments and assumptions that have been made. No one knows until it aired. Marvel is a true horsewoman. She comes from a family of horseman. Barb West is a true hand in her own rights. I don't know who else is involved with the show. So, with that said it's a wait and see and have an open mind concept.
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Southtxponygirl - 2013-10-24 2:27 PMJust a question so dont flame me, But is this show going to be all about barrel racing and being on the road, or is it going to be about these girls personal life showing how they get along with others, or is it going to be all about cat fights and fighting over boyfriends and fist fights, showing skin and boobs and trash talk, i think most of the reality shows dont show the good its always the bad side of things with lots of trash to fill in the parts that get boring. Just my thoughts
According to Weinstein Productions and A&E they are saying the show is "Ice road truckers meets the housewives." Based on that, they are apparently presenting it as a day in the life of these girls with the focus being drama like the housewives. Both companies statements specifically state drama and glamour.
I'm sure a lot of personal life drama will be in it. The ad for the show mentions roping cowboys. A show strictly on the sport without a some drama wouldn't survive on the air more than one or two episodes to the general public. It's marketed at them, not for the rest of us barrel racers who already full well know what's involved in the sport. They may not be the top competitors, but honestly were any of them going to take time out of their chase to the NFR to film a tv show that I'm sure is actually very little reality? Probably not, their focus is solely on those three cans.
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JLazyT_perf_horses - 2013-10-24 2:37 PMI'm sure a lot of personal life drama will be in it. The ad for the show mentions roping cowboys. A show strictly on the sport without a some drama wouldn't survive on the air more than one or two episodes to the general public. It's marketed at them, not for the rest of us barrel racers who already full well know what's involved in the sport. They may not be the top competitors, but honestly were any of them going to take time out of their chase to the NFR to film a tv show that I'm sure is actually very little reality? Probably not, their focus is solely on those three cans.
The Ranching series reality had a good run and it was't focused on drama and cat fights.
JLazyT_perf_horses - 2013-10-24 2:37 PM I'm sure a lot of personal life drama will be in it. The ad for the show mentions roping cowboys. A show strictly on the sport without a some drama wouldn't survive on the air more than one or two episodes to the general public. It's marketed at them, not for the rest of us barrel racers who already full well know what's involved in the sport. They may not be the top competitors, but honestly were any of them going to take time out of their chase to the NFR to film a tv show that I'm sure is actually very little reality? Probably not, their focus is solely on those three cans.
Yep. It isn't suppose to be a documentary. It is a TV show that is wanting ratings. Every TV show has some sort of drama involved. If it didn't would you watch it? Even Duck Dynasty has a bit of drama in each episode to keep you wanting more. It is pretty light hearted but they do try to make pretty simple things a bit more "dramatic" to make a show. Let's face it...life is boring without drama. My life is drama free because I don't like drama in my own life so I try to avoid it but it's fun to sit back at night and watch some mindless entertainment.
JLazyT_perf_horses - 2013-10-24 2:37 PMI'm sure a lot of personal life drama will be in it. The ad for the show mentions roping cowboys. A show strictly on the sport without a some drama wouldn't survive on the air more than one or two episodes to the general public. It's marketed at them, not for the rest of us barrel racers who already full well know what's involved in the sport. They may not be the top competitors, but honestly were any of them going to take time out of their chase to the NFR to film a tv show that I'm sure is actually very little reality? Probably not, their focus is solely on those three cans.
The Ranching series reality had a good run and it was't focused on drama and cat fights.
As was Trevor Braziile's series AND the Jockey series....that argument doesn't hold water........
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
Is she ranked before or after you?
THAT was tacky!!!
Pretty funny though considering how people are saying that the barrel racers in the show can't even place in the 4D when one of them held the world record on a standard with a 16.75 and won the DNCFR.
Yep. I don't know of anyone else that has posted on this topic that has held the world record on a standard (or has even ran a 16 on a standard for that matter) or is a DNCFR champion. Lots of mud throwing going around and we wonder how barrel racers got a bad name? I can tell ya it wasn't from this show that has never aired!!! Do you think that maybe it could be from the judgemental, catty, and insecure woman that always seem to enter up at the events or come on boards such as this and bash other barrel racers? Lighten up everyone! These girls can ride, they look good, they are on a TV show about THEM, there may be some drama involved. Oh well!
JLazyT_perf_horses - 2013-10-24 2:37 PMI'm sure a lot of personal life drama will be in it. The ad for the show mentions roping cowboys. A show strictly on the sport without a some drama wouldn't survive on the air more than one or two episodes to the general public. It's marketed at them, not for the rest of us barrel racers who already full well know what's involved in the sport. They may not be the top competitors, but honestly were any of them going to take time out of their chase to the NFR to film a tv show that I'm sure is actually very little reality? Probably not, their focus is solely on those three cans.
The Ranching series reality had a good run and it was't focused on drama and cat fights.
I remember watching a few of the Ranching shows, and they were pretty good, how they had to get hay up befor winter set in, moving cattle from paster to pasture on horse back and there was a couple of young familys and I remember at one end of the show one of the ranchers was in a bad truck accident, but I forgot to watch this show and dont know what ever became of the rancher that was in the accident. But it was a good show, showed how ranching could really be hard on you and as a family.
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
Is she ranked before or after you?
THAT was tacky!!!
Pretty funny though considering how people are saying that the barrel racers in the show can't even place in the 4D when one of them held the world record on a standard with a 16.75 and won the DNCFR.
Yep. I don't know of anyone else that has posted on this topic that has held the world record on a standard (or has even ran a 16 on a standard for that matter) or is a DNCFR champion. Lots of mud throwing going around and we wonder how barrel racers got a bad name? I can tell ya it wasn't from this show that has never aired!!! Do you think that maybe it could be from the judgemental, catty, and insecure woman that always seem to enter up at the events or come on boards such as this and bash other barrel racers? Lighten up everyone! These girls can ride, they look good, they are on a TV show about THEM, there may be some drama involved. Oh well!
Really? Have you read your posts.......
Yep I sure have and I'm pretty sure I'm not bashing anyone. Just saying everyone is taking this poster and promo way too seriously. I just don't see the reason for all the negativity and bashing towards people you don't even know.
They have bikini barrel races here in Ca. That picture could have been taken at one of them. Its just a side pot, but I have seen them. So of course they will head to the steamy shots to push the show. If barrel racres don't want to be seen that way, they shouldn't have those kind of races.
T turning 3 - 2013-10-24 1:01 PM They have bikini barrel races here in Ca. That picture could have been taken at one of them. Its just a side pot, but I have seen them. So of course they will head to the steamy shots to push the show. If barrel racres don't want to be seen that way, they shouldn't have those kind of races.
Google "Darcy LaPier" if you want to see where this show is probably going.... She's very pretty, but they're including her for a reason and I doubt it's her barrel racing abilities.
One good comparison is to the reality shows about loggers - we are from logger country up here in the Pacific NW and loggers sure aren't like they are portrayed on those shows. Or those morons on the gold mining shows, I hate that Todd dude, how did he get the money to even go gold mining?
Why are all these reality shows from the PNW? LOL
GG, I think we're all just easily amused. And bored in the wet winters.
They're making y'all look bad
Ugh...Todd... that man can be "flat broke and close to going home" then pull enough cash out of somewhere the next week to buy an expensive piece of equipment ....without finding any gold
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I think the fact that some aren't understanding why this is disturbing is a subtle sign of how this country has gotten so off track and just lets anything go until it effects them in a negative way personally. This is not so much about a girl in a bikini on a barrel horse. They have a charity bikini race. I get that. The problem is that A&E is aiming for Bravo ratings using slimeball tactics focusing on drama and dragging a sport and lifestyle through the mud with it and damaging its reputation when we already have a poor one. These girls are getting pimped by a business and anybody who buys into it is getting tricked as well and most think thats ok, they're just selling themselves.
rachellyn80 - 2013-10-24 3:04 PM Google "Darcy LaPier" if you want to see where this show is probably going.... She's very pretty, but they're including her for a reason and I doubt it's her barrel racing abilities.
rachellyn80 - 2013-10-24 3:04 PM Google "Darcy LaPier" if you want to see where this show is probably going.... She's very pretty, but they're including her for a reason and I doubt it's her barrel racing abilities.
If she doesn't ooze class, I don't know who does!
Seriously, that's really a low blow. And totally uncalled for. She is a fellow barrel racer here in the NW and has been for years.
T turning 3 - 2013-10-24 1:01 PM They have bikini barrel races here in Ca. That picture could have been taken at one of them. Its just a side pot, but I have seen them. So of course they will head to the steamy shots to push the show. If barrel racres don't want to be seen that way, they shouldn't have those kind of races.
ktbarrelhorses - 2013-10-25 7:41 AM Okay so did anyone see half the girls Jr. Rodeo... for real found all the girls on Twitter and i've never heard of one of them but I sure hope they can stay classy and treat the horses with the respect that true rodeo girls do.. thats what rodeo is about... the HORSES not the girls... my opinion.. Does anyone know these girls?
Yes I do Know two of these girls, I know Darcy the girl that got this show started and Megan, I believe Megan is the youngest on the show and the newest to pro rodeo. Heck I even tried out for the show. I agree the Promo poster might not be the best way to promote this show. But Darcy is one of the hardest working people I know and so is Megan. Darcy not only has her horses but she also runs a couple companies one of the being one of the top costruction companies in the NW.
Marvel was the NV State High School All Around a few consecutive years back in the 90s. I never competed with her in my age division of Jr. Rodeo but my cousins did. I think she is also of the Marvel Family, a hard working ranching family in NV. I could be mistaken but I think he cousin is Matt Marvel.
I wont be watching this show. It's not the fact that she is in a bikini that bothers me so badly, it's the fact that A&E felt it appropriate to represent the sport and promote the series in this fashion. There description of life on the road was laughable as well. I believe they used the term "lavish and glamorous world of women on the pro rodeo circuit". When I heard about the possibility of this series in the spring I was excited, they did a great job with Duck Dynasty in the first couple series, as well as the series they did on ranchers, jockeys and the one with Trevor Brazil. I was hoping it would reflect on the industry in the same way.
Just read all the bashing on this board of people many of us know nothing about! Does that ooze class? If we were all at a rodeo talking like this and they were taping it they could easily make a show about it without any editing!!! Do you people not see how ironic you all are being? Quit dropping names just to bash them! Especially when the person isn't on here to standup for themselves. To me that is classless and trashy. This board is the epitome of what you all are thinking this show is going to turn into.
rachellyn80 - 2013-10-24 3:04 PM Google "Darcy LaPier" if you want to see where this show is probably going.... She's very pretty, but they're including her for a reason and I doubt it's her barrel racing abilities.
If she doesn't ooze class, I don't know who does!
Seriously, that's really a low blow. And totally uncalled for. She is a fellow barrel racer here in the NW and has been for years.
I've been accused of worse. Is what it is and actions speak pretty loud. Beautiful lady.....maybe she's turned over a new leaf from what google has turned up.
I couldn't care less if they put Pam Anderson on there.....in fact, I think I would prefer it! Brings a whole new concept to Bay Watch!
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
T turning 3 - 2013-10-24 3:01 PM They have bikini barrel races here in Ca. That picture could have been taken at one of them. Its just a side pot, but I have seen them. So of course they will head to the steamy shots to push the show. If barrel racres don't want to be seen that way, they shouldn't have those kind of races.
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 1:31 PM Just read all the bashing on this board of people many of us know nothing about! Does that ooze class? If we were all at a rodeo talking like this and they were taping it they could easily make a show about it without any editing!!! Do you people not see how ironic you all are being? Quit dropping names just to bash them! Especially when the person isn't on here to standup for themselves. To me that is classless and trashy. This board is the epitome of what you all are thinking this show is going to turn into.
Agreed. I'm done. I don't even like the idea of the show and I'm having to defend the people in the name of decency. What was I thinking? I don't mind trashing the show but I draw the line at trashing people by name.
Fairweather - 2013-10-24 3:09 PM I think the fact that some aren't understanding why this is disturbing is a subtle sign of how this country has gotten so off track and just lets anything go until it effects them in a negative way personally. This is not so much about a girl in a bikini on a barrel horse. They have a charity bikini race. I get that. The problem is that A&E is aiming for Bravo ratings using slimeball tactics focusing on drama and dragging a sport and lifestyle through the mud with it and damaging its reputation when we already have a poor one. These girls are getting pimped by a business and anybody who buys into it is getting tricked as well and most think thats ok, they're just selling themselves.
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My kids were in Scottsdale earlier this year when some show was filming, Im pretty sure it was this one, and they came home totally unimpressed with how the real contestants were treated during the filming..asked to sign a release every time they went near the filming area..I sent my opinion to A&E as soon as I seen the barbie barrel racer.
and PS ladies, thanks for all the giggles when I was reading through the posts..made my day!
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 1:31 PM Just read all the bashing on this board of people many of us know nothing about! Does that ooze class? If we were all at a rodeo talking like this and they were taping it they could easily make a show about it without any editing!!! Do you people not see how ironic you all are being? Quit dropping names just to bash them! Especially when the person isn't on here to standup for themselves. To me that is classless and trashy. This board is the epitome of what you all are thinking this show is going to turn into.
Agreed. I'm done. I don't even like the idea of the show and I'm having to defend the people in the name of decency. What was I thinking? I don't mind trashing the show but I draw the line at trashing people by name.
Hi T!!
You two really need to get a grip…..these “ladies” put themselves out in the PUBLIC eye with the filming of this series and now your “outrage” that they are being discussed is more than laughable……..The only ones who I see really getting “their panties in a wad” over this series is YOU!!!! If their private lives get drug out and waved around….they only have themselves to blame……just saying!
Southtxponygirl - 2013-10-24 2:27 PM Just a question so dont flame me, But is this show going to be all about barrel racing and being on the road, or is it going to be about these girls personal life showing how they get along with others, or is it going to be all about cat fights and fighting over boyfriends and fist fights, showing skin and boobs and trash talk, i think most of the reality shows dont show the good its always the bad side of things with lots of trash to fill in the parts that get boring. Just my thoughts
Your right. Most of them are all about the trash. Thats why Duck Dynasty is the huge mega hit it is. It is the ONE not about the trash. Hollywood/tv learns slow though.
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 1:31 PM Just read all the bashing on this board of people many of us know nothing about! Does that ooze class? If we were all at a rodeo talking like this and they were taping it they could easily make a show about it without any editing!!! Do you people not see how ironic you all are being? Quit dropping names just to bash them! Especially when the person isn't on here to standup for themselves. To me that is classless and trashy. This board is the epitome of what you all are thinking this show is going to turn into.
Agreed. I'm done. I don't even like the idea of the show and I'm having to defend the people in the name of decency. What was I thinking? I don't mind trashing the show but I draw the line at trashing people by name.
Hi T!!
You two really need to get a grip…..these “ladies” put themselves out in the PUBLIC eye with the filming of this series and now your “outrage” that they are being discussed is more than laughable……..The only ones who I see really getting “their panties in a wad” over this series is YOU!!!! If their private lives get drug out and waved around….they only have themselves to blame……just saying!
Definitely not outrage or panty problems. Just surprise at what some people will stoop to in regards to fellow barrel racers.
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Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 1:31 PM Just read all the bashing on this board of people many of us know nothing about! Does that ooze class? If we were all at a rodeo talking like this and they were taping it they could easily make a show about it without any editing!!! Do you people not see how ironic you all are being? Quit dropping names just to bash them! Especially when the person isn't on here to standup for themselves. To me that is classless and trashy. This board is the epitome of what you all are thinking this show is going to turn into.
Agreed. I'm done. I don't even like the idea of the show and I'm having to defend the people in the name of decency. What was I thinking? I don't mind trashing the show but I draw the line at trashing people by name.
Hi T!!
You two really need to get a grip…..these “ladies” put themselves out in the PUBLIC eye with the filming of this series and now your “outrage” that they are being discussed is more than laughable……..The only ones who I see really getting “their panties in a wad” over this series is YOU!!!! If their private lives get drug out and waved around….they only have themselves to blame……just saying!
To only be fair, I know a certain couple of "big name" pro girls who aren't even really allowed to be mentioned on here because of the same thing...... Why are they off limits but these girls fair game?
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Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 1:31 PM Just read all the bashing on this board of people many of us know nothing about! Does that ooze class? If we were all at a rodeo talking like this and they were taping it they could easily make a show about it without any editing!!! Do you people not see how ironic you all are being? Quit dropping names just to bash them! Especially when the person isn't on here to standup for themselves. To me that is classless and trashy. This board is the epitome of what you all are thinking this show is going to turn into.
Agreed. I'm done. I don't even like the idea of the show and I'm having to defend the people in the name of decency. What was I thinking? I don't mind trashing the show but I draw the line at trashing people by name.
Hi T!!
You two really need to get a grip…..these “ladies” put themselves out in the PUBLIC eye with the filming of this series and now your “outrage” that they are being discussed is more than laughable……..The only ones who I see really getting “their panties in a wad” over this series is YOU!!!! If their private lives get drug out and waved around….they only have themselves to blame……just saying!
To only be fair, I know a certain couple of "big name" pro girls who aren't even really allowed to be mentioned on here because of the same thing...... Why are they off limits but these girls fair game?
Maybe because they just barrel race? They don't go on drama reality TV shows. It's one thing to put yourself out there as a barrel racer. Totally another to sell yourself as entertainment at all costs.
Unless this show is advertising it as a documentary, it's then simply for entertainment. Face it, the real world is not all that interesting. Who really wants to watch you feed, muck stalls, breeze your horse etc etc ....
Its not worth getting crazy over. I bet the girls on the show pretty much knew full well that with the fame comes a price...your going to get talked about and not in a good way.
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 1:31 PM Just read all the bashing on this board of people many of us know nothing about! Does that ooze class? If we were all at a rodeo talking like this and they were taping it they could easily make a show about it without any editing!!! Do you people not see how ironic you all are being? Quit dropping names just to bash them! Especially when the person isn't on here to standup for themselves. To me that is classless and trashy. This board is the epitome of what you all are thinking this show is going to turn into.
Agreed. I'm done. I don't even like the idea of the show and I'm having to defend the people in the name of decency. What was I thinking? I don't mind trashing the show but I draw the line at trashing people by name.
Hi T!!
You two really need to get a grip…..these “ladies” put themselves out in the PUBLIC eye with the filming of this series and now your “outrage” that they are being discussed is more than laughable……..The only ones who I see really getting “their panties in a wad” over this series is YOU!!!! If their private lives get drug out and waved around….they only have themselves to blame……just saying!
To only be fair, I know a certain couple of "big name" pro girls who aren't even really allowed to be mentioned on here because of the same thing...... Why are they off limits but these girls fair game?
I would guess.......and this is just a "guess" .....but once they are on TV in a "series", they now have become "public figures" like any other actor or actress......
I think the cover photo is doing exactly what its supposed to. Get peoples attention. You guys sure are talking about it A LOT! lol As with any reality show about a sport, there are sure to be a lot of eye rolls from those of us that actually compete in that sport. End of story, they are in it to make money by producing the show, so you know they are going to 'spice it up' a bit. No matter what we might think, drama and such is what sells, and its what keeps viewers coming back. As for my personal opinion, I think the cover photo is bad ass. Props to her for being able to rock it. She looks hot (and that is exactly what the producers are hoping the male crowd will think to get their attention and views).
osu_barrelracer - 2013-10-24 4:07 PM I think the cover photo is doing exactly what its supposed to. Get peoples attention. You guys sure are talking about it A LOT! lol
As with any reality show about a sport, there are sure to be a lot of eye rolls from those of us that actually compete in that sport. End of story, they are in it to make money by producing the show, so you know they are going to 'spice it up' a bit. No matter what we might think, drama and such is what sells, and its what keeps viewers coming back.
As for my personal opinion, I think the cover photo is bad ass. Props to her for being able to rock it. She looks hot (and that is exactly what the producers are hoping the male crowd will think to get their attention and views).
this is what Im thinking. Look at all this free publicity for the show!!
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 1:31 PM Just read all the bashing on this board of people many of us know nothing about! Does that ooze class? If we were all at a rodeo talking like this and they were taping it they could easily make a show about it without any editing!!! Do you people not see how ironic you all are being? Quit dropping names just to bash them! Especially when the person isn't on here to standup for themselves. To me that is classless and trashy. This board is the epitome of what you all are thinking this show is going to turn into.
Agreed. I'm done. I don't even like the idea of the show and I'm having to defend the people in the name of decency. What was I thinking? I don't mind trashing the show but I draw the line at trashing people by name.
Hi T!!
You two really need to get a grip…..these “ladies” put themselves out in the PUBLIC eye with the filming of this series and now your “outrage” that they are being discussed is more than laughable……..The only ones who I see really getting “their panties in a wad” over this series is YOU!!!! If their private lives get drug out and waved around….they only have themselves to blame……just saying!
Actually I am not "outraged" at all. lol I don't mean for my posts to come across as angry sounding. If they do then I'm sorry because that is not how I meant for them to sound. I am just pointing out the obvious which is we are so worried about being called trashy and catty and here we are...being trashy and catty.
Actually I am not "outraged" at all. lol I don't mean for my posts to come across as angry sounding. If they do then I'm sorry because that is not how I meant for them to sound. I am just pointing out the obvious which is we are so worried about being called trashy and catty and here we are...being trashy and catty.
I love the horse, would take it home with me any time, If I had a body like her I wouldn't mind being photographed and they do have bikini barrel races. no big deal, tune in, if you like watch, if not change the channel.
I gave the perfect pitch line for a new TV show...
"WEEKEND WARRIORS"
It will follow the REAL cowgirls who might not have the funds/money to chase the big leagues, but get their fix on the weekend. It'll show MUD, HAY STUCK IN HAIR, GIRLS WRESTLING CATTLE, etc...It'll focus on a different "area" every season. I think it'd be more realistic than this show..
Lol..
Best of all NO BIKINIS...
Maybe I should start following people, who agree, and recording them and start my own REAL reality show.. lol.
Why is everyone demonizing this already based off one promo poster? I know one of the girls refused to participate in it because she had the same views as everyone ranting on here. Why jump the gun and assume that everyone will look and act like that?
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 5:30 PM Actually I am not "outraged" at all. lol I don't mean for my posts to come across as angry sounding. If they do then I'm sorry because that is not how I meant for them to sound. I am just pointing out the obvious which is we are so worried about being called trashy and catty and here we are...being trashy and catty.
I like my women just a little on the trashy side.
we have the banana hammocks ready for the men for their reality show
tvfan - 2013-10-24 6:08 PM Why is everyone demonizing this already based off one promo poster? I know one of the girls refused to participate in it because she had the same views as everyone ranting on here. Why jump the gun and assume that everyone will look and act like that?
First impressions. Thats the big thing here.
Most of us don't flash our bodies, pick up men, and get drunk every night. We definitely don't view ourselves as "S*x Symbols" as this poster projects. I don't think I'd want my daughter watching this TV, if I had one. Because it's showing exactly what most of us dislike. We don't judge people by looks, but they sure picked some hot bodies to represent us. Whether you think that or not, this is what it is doing.
I'm sorry but I don't go to rodeos to pick up men, get drunk, and act like a little bimbo. That's not what the rodeo community is about. Most of us pray before our runs, and most rodeos have a Cowboy Prayer they say. Now you tell me what christian (or anyone who believes in the good Lord) would promote sleaziness to that level? So why promote the show by showing a girl running barrels in all the wrong attire. That isn't the real rodeo scene, that's Hollywood polluting our sport.
I'll be honest, I'll probably watch it, to see if it is as bad as I am expecting it to be. If it's not as bad as I'm expecting, then I've been proved wrong... But I don't count on it being good.
ETA: Now don't get me wrong. We all know how to have a little fun, but we aren't partying wild animals. To some of us, this is more than just a sport, it's a passion...
Just Bring It - 2013-10-24 5:30 PM Actually I am not "outraged" at all. lol I don't mean for my posts to come across as angry sounding. If they do then I'm sorry because that is not how I meant for them to sound. I am just pointing out the obvious which is we are so worried about being called trashy and catty and here we are...being trashy and catty.
I like my women just a little on the trashy side.
we have the banana hammocks ready for the men for their reality show
It's going to be Texas Women all over again reguardless of what the girls are really like in real life. The producers have to do what is going to be desirable to mainstream TV viewers. No amount of gripping is going to change what the rest of the world WANTS to view barrel racers as. No I am not a fan of the bikini poster, wish they would have made her look BA with clothes on. Sometimes more clothes can be way sexier than less clothes (please take note Miley Cyrus) but they went for the eyegrab they are hoping will attract men to the show as well as women looking to watch drama. I don't know if I could do it and take the money knowing how they would make me look but we all know it takes big bucks to roll on down the road and if doing a cheesy show helps make that happen I think a hell of a lot of people on this thread would take the money and run with it.
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rachellyn80 - 2013-10-24 3:04 PM Google "Darcy LaPier" if you want to see where this show is probably going.... She's very pretty, but they're including her for a reason and I doubt it's her barrel racing abilities.
I would imagine she's involved because hasthe connections in Hollywood to get this show off the ground.
You are already falling for Hollywood at this point if you just want to tune in to see if it is as bad as you think it is.
And yes this is Hollywood's vision of it but if they put one of these barrel races on these "celebrities" should have had the right mind to deny their activity in it. I guess we will see if someone says they will refuse to participate and whether or not this will change "fans" minds.
RunninOnARooster - 2013-10-24 1:40 PM I hope they mention that this woman in the picture is ranked 315 in the WPRA. no where close to the top... AT ALL
If you haven't really gone down the road, you have no place to judge...there are lots of untold stories that unless you were there, you wouldn't believe...
rachellyn80 - 2013-10-23 4:04 PM Google "Darcy LaPier" if you want to see where this show is probably going.... She's very pretty, but they're including her for a reason and I doubt it's her barrel racing abilities.
CowboyUp!!! - 2013-10-24 6:03 PM If you haven't really gone down the road, you have no place to judge...there are lots of untold stories that unless you were there, you wouldn't believe...
While this is true and a valid point, personally I would like to know why they didn't go after the best of our best in this sport to show all aspects of it? Long hauls, horses hurt, flying to get to the next rodeo/futurity. There is ton about this sport to cover. God forbid they didn't cover the difference in what I just mentioned and the lack of men in the wpra level.
Being good looking and a hot momma is not on the top of the learning curve for the public that would like to know, they will eat their chips and wonder why they are watching this program. IF this about sex and TV ratings who cares. People who know this sport will continue to educate those who do not know.
Loved the fact a few weeks ago many here got educated on how to be greatful for running as a 1-D average winner for a 28 year old trailer. AND yes my reading friends there is a corallation. THINK ABOUT IT.
No harm no foul....is where I see this whole program going. ;-)
CowboyUp!!! - 2013-10-24 6:03 PM If you haven't really gone down the road, you have no place to judge...there are lots of untold stories that unless you were there, you wouldn't believe...
While this is true and a valid point, personally I would like to know why they didn't go after the best of our best in this sport to show all aspects of it? Long hauls, horses hurt, flying to get to the next rodeo/futurity. There is ton about this sport to cover. God forbid they didn't cover the difference in what I just mentioned and the lack of men in the wpra level.
Being good looking and a hot momma is not on the top of the learning curve for the public that would like to know, they will eat their chips and wonder why they are watching this program. IF this about sex and TV ratings who cares. People who know this sport will continue to educate those who do not know.
Loved the fact a few weeks ago many here got educated on how to be greatful for running as a 1-D average winner for a 28 year old trailer. AND yes my reading friends there is a corallation. THINK ABOUT IT.
No harm no foul....is where I see this whole program going. ;-)
OMG I missed that! Was the 28 year old average trailer on here too? WTH that was in the Pacific NW too! What is wrong with us????
CowboyUp!!! - 2013-10-24 6:03 PM If you haven't really gone down the road, you have no place to judge...there are lots of untold stories that unless you were there, you wouldn't believe...
While this is true and a valid point, personally I would like to know why they didn't go after the best of our best in this sport to show all aspects of it? Long hauls, horses hurt, flying to get to the next rodeo/futurity. There is ton about this sport to cover. God forbid they didn't cover the difference in what I just mentioned and the lack of men in the wpra level.
Being good looking and a hot momma is not on the top of the learning curve for the public that would like to know, they will eat their chips and wonder why they are watching this program. IF this about sex and TV ratings who cares. People who know this sport will continue to educate those who do not know.
Loved the fact a few weeks ago many here got educated on how to be greatful for running as a 1-D average winner for a 28 year old trailer. AND yes my reading friends there is a corallation. THINK ABOUT IT.
No harm no foul....is where I see this whole program going. ;-)
OMG I missed that! Was the 28 year old average trailer on here too? WTH that was in the Pacific NW too! What is wrong with us????
Y'all been smoking too much funny stuff up in there.
Women and men have been using their "assets" in most all walks of life to make more money, get their 15 minutes of fame, move up in the business whatever. This is nothing new. Does it make it right? No. But it is a fact of life. Nothing new. If someone judges all barrel racers by one show then they are the idiot. They probably also milk comes from the grocery store and not from cows.
According to the article, Marvel Murphy and Barbra West will be in the series. I know for a fact Marvel Murphy is a pro barrel racer as she is from our home state. She also grew up doing high school rodeo and is a tough competitor. Barb West has a website showing her accomplishments as a pro barrel racer and champion of the DNCFR in 2009. So I'm guessing the poster with the bikini is an A&E promotional poster from their think tank promoting the show. Problem is real barrel racers will be offended but probably not the rest of the public. I will be tuning in but hope they don't make us look like a three ring circus!
T turning 3 - 2013-10-24 3:01 PM They have bikini barrel races here in Ca. That picture could have been taken at one of them. Its just a side pot, but I have seen them. So of course they will head to the steamy shots to push the show. If barrel racres don't want to be seen that way, they shouldn't have those kind of races.
Posted 2013-10-25 3:56 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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oh lawd... Darcy Lapier representing our industry is just what we need! lets let the public know we have affairs with every millionaire we lay eyes on and have inherited our millions from divorce settlements.. DISGUSTING. i dont care if darcy lapier is a barrel racer. heck i never knew she was one...must not be that great..only thing I knew her as was a gold digger. I know this comment is going to get the brunt of the girls who want to defend her but really....try and defend her... go ahead! love that she is going to be giving a true representation of all of us classy girls! NOT.
Posted 2013-10-25 5:50 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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tvfan - 2013-10-24 7:08 PM Why is everyone demonizing this already based off one promo poster? I know one of the girls refused to participate in it because she had the same views as everyone ranting on here. Why jump the gun and assume that everyone will look and act like that?
Because it's reality TV and to get ratings they will play up the drama and edit the show to make all the characters look like drama queens.
Posted 2013-10-25 6:24 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Rollininthecash - 2013-10-25 3:56 AM oh lawd... Darcy Lapier representing our industry is just what we need! lets let the public know we have affairs with every millionaire we lay eyes on and have inherited our millions from divorce settlements.. DISGUSTING. i dont care if darcy lapier is a barrel racer. heck i never knew she was one...must not be that great..only thing I knew her as was a gold digger. I know this comment is going to get the brunt of the girls who want to defend her but really....try and defend her... go ahead! love that she is going to be giving a true representation of all of us classy girls! NOT.
I ain't sayin she a gold digger, but she ain't messing with no broke ______s
Posted 2013-10-25 7:56 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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No one wants barrel racers to be depicted as drama queens, but yet there's a 14-page thread on BHW of barrel racers passing judgement on people they don't know and a TV show they've never watched. Ironic.
Posted 2013-10-25 8:09 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Running Roan - 2013-10-25 7:56 AM No one wants barrel racers to be depicted as drama queens, but yet there's a 14-page thread on BHW of barrel racers passing judgement on people they don't know and a TV show they've never watched. Ironic.
I'm not gonna lie, it is pretty amusing.
Not saying I didn't take part in it either
Personally, I think most reality TV shows are intolerable to watch, no matter the subject lol
Posted 2013-10-25 8:55 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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I would be in a bikini race, but only because I would mentally scar the competition, which would give me an advantage lol
It does say rodeo girls, not jackpot girls, and I've never heard of a bikini race at a rodeo, but just like every other "reality" show out there, besides Duck Dynasty of course, not much reality. I think everybody knows that right? So really, who cares.
Lets just start a show ourselves, Broke Barrel Racers. I'll be the star....
Posted 2013-10-25 9:00 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Maybe the real women who are the higher ranked competitors are the ones really standing by their convictions and refusing to fall for Hollywood's plots. Maybe whoever they chose for the poster decided that fame and participating in such a run meant more than morals and her faith. For a community of people to say they dont judge people by their looks its pretty much ironic to see so many fingers pointing.
Just remember when pointing you have three other fingers pointing back at you.
Posted 2013-10-25 9:13 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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barrelracr131 - 2013-10-25 5:24 AM
Rollininthecash - 2013-10-25 3:56 AM oh lawd... Darcy Lapier representing our industry is just what we need! lets let the public know we have affairs with every millionaire we lay eyes on and have inherited our millions from divorce settlements.. DISGUSTING. i dont care if darcy lapier is a barrel racer. heck i never knew she was one...must not be that great..only thing I knew her as was a gold digger. I know this comment is going to get the brunt of the girls who want to defend her but really....try and defend her... go ahead! love that she is going to be giving a true representation of all of us classy girls! NOT.
I ain't sayin she a gold digger, but she ain't messing with no broke ______s
hahahahahahahaha now i have that song stuck in my head!
Posted 2013-10-25 9:16 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Location: Midwest
Karlaw - 2013-10-25 9:13 AM
barrelracr131 - 2013-10-25 5:24 AM
Rollininthecash - 2013-10-25 3:56 AM oh lawd... Darcy Lapier representing our industry is just what we need! lets let the public know we have affairs with every millionaire we lay eyes on and have inherited our millions from divorce settlements.. DISGUSTING. i dont care if darcy lapier is a barrel racer. heck i never knew she was one...must not be that great..only thing I knew her as was a gold digger. I know this comment is going to get the brunt of the girls who want to defend her but really....try and defend her... go ahead! love that she is going to be giving a true representation of all of us classy girls! NOT.
I ain't sayin she a gold digger, but she ain't messing with no broke ______s
hahahahahahahaha now i have that song stuck in my head!
I've been singing it all day. I know all the words...I don't even like rap
Posted 2013-10-25 9:16 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
Water Weight Barbie
Posts: 6829 Location: Oz, Kansas
I think we should all email the producers pictures of us in our bikinis turning the 2nd barrel & prove to them that these aren't everyday barrel racers because most of the girls I run with wouldn't look that good without A LOT of photoshopping, myself included.
I also think she needs a lesson on wrapping her polos.
According to the article, Marvel Murphy and Barbra West will be in the series. I know for a fact Marvel Murphy is a pro barrel racer as she is from our home state. She also grew up doing high school rodeo and is a tough competitor. Barb West has a website showing her accomplishments as a pro barrel racer and champion of the DNCFR in 2009. So I'm guessing the poster with the bikini is an A&E promotional poster from their think tank promoting the show. Problem is real barrel racers will be offended but probably not the rest of the public. I will be tuning in but hope they don't make us look like a three ring circus!
The girl in the poster is on the show too...I've seen it on her Instagram, getting all made up to "work" for the show. HA! It's been entertaining to see...
Posted 2013-10-25 9:39 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 22277 Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR
Can you say, "head up my own ass?". Oh my! " I can outride most any guy and outdrive them, and most girls can't." That kind of made my hand itch... LOL
Posted 2013-10-25 10:00 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
So I didn't read everybody's posts but I have noticed not only a large discussion here but on facebook as well over this show and I have to say that as a group these type of threads and discussions make us look exactly like the drama "Queens" we are insisting that we aren't. Why not use a show like this, whether it is acurate or not and use it as a podium to promote our sport? Watch the show and focus these discussions on the parts that have some merit... use it to promote the rodeos that the show was filmed at or even as something that the uninformed can use to get interested in barrel racing. Instead of being so negative, if we would focus on the positives then I truely think that we would be able to unlock some new "blood" for our sport. Unfortunately the reason producers portray the scandalus side of life is because that is what sells. Even the fact that the show is getting this much attention on social media for an advertisement is why we would see a poster of a girl at a bikini barrel race over one in more traditional clothing. And I'm sorry but I don't believe that out of all of you who post on these threads that none of you have ever ran into the "rodeo queen" barrel racers. They exist everywhere and I know that even when I pull in to a pro rodeo that there are going to be girls entered that focus more on chasing cowboys then anything else. Perhaps we need to be a little more realistic about our world in general and realize that there are the ladies out there who really do live the wholesome life and take the sport and the cowboy way of life seriously but there are just as many who don't. I agree that it would be nice to focus on and promote the more wholesome side, but we can't do that by sitting here and getting our feathers in a bunch over a TV series that has already been filmed... JMO
Posted 2013-10-25 10:11 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 22277 Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR
justgofaster - 2013-10-25 10:00 AM
So I didn't read everybody's posts but I have noticed not only a large discussion here but on facebook as well over this show and I have to say that as a group these type of threads and discussions make us look exactly like the drama "Queens" we are insisting that we aren't. Why not use a show like this, whether it is acurate or not and use it as a podium to promote our sport? Watch the show and focus these discussions on the parts that have some merit... use it to promote the rodeos that the show was filmed at or even as something that the uninformed can use to get interested in barrel racing. Instead of being so negative, if we would focus on the positives then I truely think that we would be able to unlock some new "blood" for our sport. Unfortunately the reason producers portray the scandalus side of life is because that is what sells. Even the fact that the show is getting this much attention on social media for an advertisement is why we would see a poster of a girl at a bikini barrel race over one in more traditional clothing. And I'm sorry but I don't believe that out of all of you who post on these threads that none of you have ever ran into the "rodeo queen" barrel racers. They exist everywhere and I know that even when I pull in to a pro rodeo that there are going to be girls entered that focus more on chasing cowboys then anything else. Perhaps we need to be a little more realistic about our world in general and realize that there are the ladies out there who really do live the wholesome life and take the sport and the cowboy way of life seriously but there are just as many who don't. I agree that it would be nice to focus on and promote the more wholesome side, but we can't do that by sitting here and getting our feathers in a bunch over a TV series that has already been filmed... JMO
Buckle bunnies would be more accurate. You're giving queens a bad name.
Posted 2013-10-25 10:11 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 623 Location: /ARKANSAS
I went to her site yesterday and all I could say was Lord Help Us. I also watched the reality (bits of it) show (SCRUBBING IN ) about nurses that premiered last night, and it was bad.
Posted 2013-10-25 10:12 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 1430
IMO I dont care what the poster for the show looks like, of course there will be drama.. what reality show doesnt have drama, what bothers me is "some"of the girls they picked to do this show cant ride very well. I think that a few of them are great hands and ONE for sure looks like she needs the martha josey Velcro straps to hold her in the saddle. I understand why the top girls wouldn't want to be on this show, but when you are picking a cast to depict a sport I think they should have maybe done a little more research and picked girls with better horsemanship skills.
Posted 2013-10-25 10:21 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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justgofaster - 2013-10-25 10:00 AM
So I didn't read everybody's posts but I have noticed not only a large discussion here but on facebook as well over this show and I have to say that as a group these type of threads and discussions make us look exactly like the drama "Queens" we are insisting that we aren't. Why not use a show like this, whether it is acurate or not and use it as a podium to promote our sport? Watch the show and focus these discussions on the parts that have some merit... use it to promote the rodeos that the show was filmed at or even as something that the uninformed can use to get interested in barrel racing. Instead of being so negative, if we would focus on the positives then I truely think that we would be able to unlock some new "blood" for our sport. Unfortunately the reason producers portray the scandalus side of life is because that is what sells. Even the fact that the show is getting this much attention on social media for an advertisement is why we would see a poster of a girl at a bikini barrel race over one in more traditional clothing. And I'm sorry but I don't believe that out of all of you who post on these threads that none of you have ever ran into the "rodeo queen" barrel racers. They exist everywhere and I know that even when I pull in to a pro rodeo that there are going to be girls entered that focus more on chasing cowboys then anything else. Perhaps we need to be a little more realistic about our world in general and realize that there are the ladies out there who really do live the wholesome life and take the sport and the cowboy way of life seriously but there are just as many who don't. I agree that it would be nice to focus on and promote the more wholesome side, but we can't do that by sitting here and getting our feathers in a bunch over a TV series that has already been filmed... JMO
I think the fact that some aren't understanding why this is disturbing is a subtle sign of how this country has gotten so off track and just lets anything go until it effects them in a negative way personally. This is not so much about a girl in a bikini on a barrel horse. They have a charity bikini race. I get that. The problem is that A&E is aiming for Bravo ratings using slimeball tactics focusing on drama and dragging a sport and lifestyle through the mud with it and damaging its reputation when we already have a poor one. These girls are getting pimped by a business and anybody who buys into it is getting tricked as well and most think thats ok, they're just selling themselves.
Two of the girls in the show know exactly what they are doing. They have been involved in the film industry in one capacity or another for a long time. IDK if any of the others have...
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Running Roan - 2013-10-24 8:10 AM
ktbarrelhorses - 2013-10-24 9:41 AM Okay so did anyone see half the girls Jr. Rodeo... for real found all the girls on Twitter and i've never heard of one of them but I sure hope they can stay classy and treat the horses with the respect that true rodeo girls do.. thats what rodeo is about... the HORSES not the girls... my opinion.. Does anyone know these girls?
If you live in the northwest you've heard of at least a few of these ladies. I don't know how the show is going to portray them, but they are the real deal.
Here's Barb riding the hair off of Scottie Too Hottie:
I know them all.... When they had an open casting call for this show, it was plastered all over Facebook. I am really disappointed in the comments.... come on barrel racers, loosen up and quite being so uptite! This show could be a lot of fun if you keep an open mind. I am going to watch... I am sure I will laugh, roll my eyes a few times and enjoy the fact that television has chosen my beloved sport instead of a bunch of staged hunters or starving survivors that are also staged. It's kind of like watching a Western movie, I know it isn't real, but I enjoy it. It's about barrel racing! How exciting! Sounds like a bunch of you just can't be happy for anyone.....
Posted 2013-10-26 1:13 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
Texas Tenderheart
Posts: 6715 Location: Red Raiderland
I think why so many barrel racers are concerned is because if you see comments that are made outside of BHW or any other barrel based website people do not know what a huge percentage of our lives are like and if this gets on national TV and layman people start seeing this made up drama they will think we are ALL like this. I have seen on numerous sites where someone from NJ or California are profusely apologizing for the antics on the Real Housewives or Jersey Shore. Most will say, "Hey, please don't think we act like that here, because we don't!" I doubt the show will be a big hit anyway because "reality" tv is losing it's luster all the way around. Americans are growing weary of it and it's time for something new and exciting so maybe these women need to cash in on their 15 minutes now.
Posted 2013-10-26 1:16 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Kaycee - 2013-10-26 1:13 AM
I think why so many barrel racers are concerned is because if you see comments that are made outside of BHW or any other barrel based website people do not know what a huge percentage of our lives are like and if this gets on national TV and layman people start seeing this made up drama they will think we are ALL like this. I have seen on numerous sites where someone from NJ or California are profusely apologizing for the antics on the Real Housewives or Jersey Shore. Most will say, "Hey, please don't think we act like that here, because we don't!" I doubt the show will be a big hit anyway because "reality" tv is losing it's luster all the way around. Americans are growing weary of it and it's time for something new and exciting so maybe these women need to cash in on their 15 minutes now.
Unfortunately many people believe reality tv is actually real.
Posted 2013-10-26 1:23 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 6715 Location: Red Raiderland
sodapop - 2013-10-26 1:16 AM
Kaycee - 2013-10-26 1:13 AM I think why so many barrel racers are concerned is because if you see comments that are made outside of BHW or any other barrel based website people do not know what a huge percentage of our lives are like and if this gets on national TV and layman people start seeing this made up drama they will think we are ALL like this. I have seen on numerous sites where someone from NJ or California are profusely apologizing for the antics on the Real Housewives or Jersey Shore. Most will say, "Hey, please don't think we act like that here, because we don't!"
I doubt the show will be a big hit anyway because "reality" tv is losing it's luster all the way around. Americans are growing weary of it and it's time for something new and exciting so maybe these women need to cash in on their 15 minutes now.
Unfortunately many people believe reality tv is actually real.
Posted 2013-10-26 9:21 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Posts: 3562 Location: Texas
Kaycee - 2013-10-26 1:13 AM I think why so many barrel racers are concerned is because if you see comments that are made outside of BHW or any other barrel based website people do not know what a huge percentage of our lives are like and if this gets on national TV and layman people start seeing this made up drama they will think we are ALL like this. I have seen on numerous sites where someone from NJ or California are profusely apologizing for the antics on the Real Housewives or Jersey Shore. Most will say, "Hey, please don't think we act like that here, because we don't!"
I doubt the show will be a big hit anyway because "reality" tv is losing it's luster all the way around. Americans are growing weary of it and it's time for something new and exciting so maybe these women need to cash in on their 15 minutes now.
Well I don't think there are many outside of the sport that think we are anything but dolled up drama queens that complain about everything including the dirt. You can't make us happy. We take our horses to the vet for a misplaced hair, and we yank and crank on our horses that are completely out of control and crazy because barrel racing has ruined them.
This tv show is not ruining our image, granted it isn't helping... but most people don't take us seriously as it is.
Posted 2013-10-26 9:30 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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I bet you dollars to donuts show doesn't make it one season. Unfortunately I don't this the rest of the country is going to be interested in barrel racing
Posted 2013-10-26 9:59 AM Subject: RE: A & E's Rodeo Girls
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Running Roan - 2013-10-25 7:56 AM No one wants barrel racers to be depicted as drama queens, but yet there's a 14-page thread on BHW of barrel racers passing judgement on people they don't know and a TV show they've never watched. Ironic.
I hope they show cat fights, drunk cowboys, cheating, lying, shooting and drugging ...no, wait, isn't that the show Dallas? I bet this show is more tame than the real road...lol
I talked to a relative of one of the gals. He said it was all staged and scripted and trashy. He laughed because what else could you do. Have you ever thought some of these girls were wanting to do a barrel racing show and after they saw the direction the show was going in they had already signed a contract they couldn't get out of and were stuck.
I was just reading through this whole thing for the first time...and im just wondering why its so different to talk about the girls in this show than it is to talk about people in any other reality show?
As far as i can tell...when you choose to put yourself out there on a show meant solely for entertainment...that's kind of your own problem. Reality stars get talked about by name...that's what happens when you become a reality star...people know your name so they talk.
Im sure snookie has a mom and a family who care about her and don't want her talked about in a negative light...but that doesn't stop people. She chose to be on a tv show, and that just comes with the territory i think. Same for these girls. You consent to be on the show, you have to have tough enough skin to deal with criticism. Why should this show be different than every other show out there, if we can all agree that is just a reality show like every show out there and meant for entertainment purposes only? Because its some of "our own"? i don't agree with that either, because i cant say i identify with the girls on this show, from how the show makes them look.
Its not how good or bad the characters are at barrel racing that bothers me. Im not on the WPRA standings, i rodeo but im not gonna say im great at it, i just do it because i love it.
What bothers me is the way they chose to portray this show to the public. I like to believe that rodeo people have a set or morals and values, and that they are good and strong. They are good people who are nice to others and understand the value of hard work. of course that doesn't apply to everyone, but i like to believe it applies to a majority. From the write up about this show, that's not what it makes rodeo sound like. It makes it sound like a bunch of little wh*res (excuse that, but that is what it sounds like...) going around in their fancy rigs chasing cute cowboys with their dogs and backstabbing each other. There are no morals portrayed there. Personally, i would not put myself up to that and agree to be in a show like that. And i cant say i have a ton of respect for the girls that agreed to it, no matter how good or bad they are at barrel racing. I like rodeo because it is traditional, and the sport of good hearted honest hard working people who value their sport, who value God, and who value their horses and their families.
This show doesn't portray that, and that's the part that i don't like. Maybe the write about the show will be way off, and it will actually be an awesome show that shows what the real life on the road is like, and that would be fabulous, but that's really not what it sounds like.
I just watched the preview of the show (video on fb) and it was such a let down. I hope the show isnt what the preview shows, cause all it was was the girls wearing hardly nothing, shaking thier boobs, drinking, and acting completely stupid.......im sorry but that doesnt display a professional barrel racer in my opinion, or at least not the successful ones that work thier booties off and take it serious.
Reality TV is not reality. Most people that watch "reality" tv shows know this. They watch to be entertained. Most people would not be entertained by watching what a barrel racer actually does. My husband (non-horsey) thinks the WPRA show on RFD-TV is the most boring show on television. He can't understand how I watch it. But he said he would watch this show because it looked "entertaining". TV doesn't get ratings because it is real or accurate, it gets ratings for being entertaining to the general public. Barrel racers are an extreme minority of TV viewership. A&E could probably care less about appealing to BHW. They care about the general public because that is who they want to capture.
I was just reading through this whole thing for the first time...and im just wondering why its so different to talk about the girls in this show than it is to talk about people in any other reality show?
As far as i can tell...when you choose to put yourself out there on a show meant solely for entertainment...that's kind of your own problem. Reality stars get talked about by name...that's what happens when you become a reality star...people know your name so they talk.
Im sure snookie has a mom and a family who care about her and don't want her talked about in a negative light...but that doesn't stop people. She chose to be on a tv show, and that just comes with the territory i think. Same for these girls. You consent to be on the show, you have to have tough enough skin to deal with criticism. Why should this show be different than every other show out there, if we can all agree that is just a reality show like every show out there and meant for entertainment purposes only? Because its some of "our own"? i don't agree with that either, because i cant say i identify with the girls on this show, from how the show makes them look.
Its not how good or bad the characters are at barrel racing that bothers me. Im not on the WPRA standings, i rodeo but im not gonna say im great at it, i just do it because i love it.
What bothers me is the way they chose to portray this show to the public. I like to believe that rodeo people have a set or morals and values, and that they are good and strong. They are good people who are nice to others and understand the value of hard work. of course that doesn't apply to everyone, but i like to believe it applies to a majority. From the write up about this show, that's not what it makes rodeo sound like. It makes it sound like a bunch of little wh*res (excuse that, but that is what it sounds like...) going around in their fancy rigs chasing cute cowboys with their dogs and backstabbing each other. There are no morals portrayed there. Personally, i would not put myself up to that and agree to be in a show like that. And i cant say i have a ton of respect for the girls that agreed to it, no matter how good or bad they are at barrel racing. I like rodeo because it is traditional, and the sport of good hearted honest hard working people who value their sport, who value God, and who value their horses and their families.
This show doesn't portray that, and that's the part that i don't like. Maybe the write about the show will be way off, and it will actually be an awesome show that shows what the real life on the road is like, and that would be fabulous, but that's really not what it sounds like.
YES!!!! These girls CHOSE to put themselves in the spotlight. Just like politicians, actors/actresses, and other reality stars.
It's not like people on here are criticizing just some random barrel racer. These girls CHOSE the spotlight, and the consequences of it.
A & E's Rodeo Girls
I actually really liked the show Texas Woman. Why does everyone get so offended over a TV show? I don't think everyone that lives on the Jersey shore acts like the people on Jersey Shore. I grew up near Fargo, ND and I'm not offended by the movie Fargo. Does it accurately portray people that live in ND? No! We don't have strong accents like that or say "ay" but was the movie entertaining? Absolutely! Don't take everything so seriously!
But it's supposed to be reality TV? 
