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Location: Minnesota | This may seem like a dumb questions but Im just curious. Obviously you have to get out there and rodeo, you have to hit the big rodeos do well and have a talented horse.. But do you think it takes the BEST horses in the country? Does it have to be a horse that's out winning the 1D at every super show? Do you have to spend 75K plus to have an NFR caliber horse? Don't flame me LOL Im just curious as to what others think! I feel like most barrel racers dream is to run down the alley at the Thomas and Mack, but do you think its something that anyone can do if they get out there and try? |
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| I think your horse has to be talented. I also think you need a TON of seed money before you ever get started. You can't just say I'm going to rodeo....it's expensive. I'd love to see the top 15 expense to winnings ratio. |
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Location: Minnesota | Nateracer - 2013-12-07 8:20 AM
I think your horse has to be talented. I also think you need a TON of seed money before you ever get started. You can't just say I'm going to rodeo....it's expensive. I'd love to see the top 15 expense to winnings ratio.
oh I totally agree 100 percent.. since you have to travel so far, I cant imagine fuel costs, the cost to eat on the road, truck/trailer maintenance..etc |
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Location: Bandera, TX | Most barrel racers have the dream to one day have that special horse, the money and the time to make a run for it. I have a close friend who is a very gifted rider with a super nice horse. She tried for a few years to be in the top 15. Through her I learned how hard live on the road is. So many miles, no sleep, then horse or rider or trailer/truck break down. It is a brutally hard live out there - all those who make it there have my outmost respect for their grit and determination. |
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| A woman who runs around here has tried for years. She has the horses needed, even the money. But at the big rodeos they only take the top money earners, and well if your not one of them it's hard to get there if they only take so many. She said its very hard to get into it and very expensive. Her husband was there for roping years ago, I take their word for it. |
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Location: where the wind blows | I think it's a huge sacrifice also on your family life. Plus the cost. A big name team roping told a good friend he had it figured that to make the finals in team roping cost 65 grand. After that dollar was your profit. I'd think barrels would be similar. I also think just because a horse can run/win at the big jackpots doesn't make it a rodeo horse. I think the 2 are very different. Rodeo life is hard on a horse and rider. |
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Location: Minnesota | jkrm - 2013-12-07 9:18 AM
I think it's a huge sacrifice also on your family life. Plus the cost. A big name team roping told a good friend he had it figured that to make the finals in team roping cost 65 grand. After that dollar was your profit. I'd think barrels would be similar. I also think just because a horse can run/win at the big jackpots doesn't make it a rodeo horse. I think the 2 are very different. Rodeo life is hard on a horse and rider.
I agree.. A rodeo horse is different than a jackpot horse.. But im wondering is an NFR caliber horse a horse who if they went to a super show jackpot would be winning the whole thing? Are these horses "freak" horses, not just a good solid rodeo horse? |
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Location: High heels in the air... | There are so many factors to making it...you gotta have the horse and the money and the time...you also need to draw good and enter the places where you can qualify for the bigger stuff...that's means running against the season professionals on a regular basis...it can be done, look at Taylor Jacob...amazing horse and heck of a rider... |
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| Most of the horses at the NFR would not necessarily go out and win super shows. I have seen top NFR horses place in the 2d at the same time they were winning 1,000s on the road as rodeo horses. What made them tough is winning on any ground, any weather conditions etc. Most big jackpots are on perfect ground groomed every few runs. Very different than running at a big rodeo, 20th out in slack, after it has rained all night and belly deep in mud. My mom is a 4x NFR qualifier and the hope is to make the NFR to get a profit for the year. Usually the top 5 going in are doing OK, but after that they are thousands in the hole getting to vegas. |
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Location: Not sure yet | FLITASTIC - 2013-12-07 9:34 AM Most of the horses at the NFR would not necessarily go out and win super shows. I have seen top NFR horses place in the 2d at the same time they were winning 1,000s on the road as rodeo horses. What made them tough is winning on any ground, any weather conditions etc. Most big jackpots are on perfect ground groomed every few runs. Very different than running at a big rodeo, 20th out in slack, after it has rained all night and belly deep in mud. My mom is a 4x NFR qualifier and the hope is to make the NFR to get a profit for the year. Usually the top 5 going in are doing OK, but after that they are thousands in the hole getting to vegas.
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Location: So. Cali. | There was a good read going around FB before the NFR started about what it takes to make it there realistically. Number #1 thing- Money
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http://www.barrelracingtips.com/what-it-takes-to-make-nfr-barrel-racing-dreams-come-tru |
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Location: Kansas | Riding talent, a wonderful horse, and lots and lots and lots of money.  |
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| If anyone could do it we wouldn't be seeing a lot of the same people there year after year. One if the biggest things is a support system and patience.. after you have the horse and traveling money. Do you have someone to drive with you? Help you take care of horses/other animals or the house when you leave? Personally I would rather shave my head than drive for hours.. even a little 3 hour one way and back I can not hardly stand it. and my husband WILL NOT DRIVE. Honestly you can buy weanlings with that potential all day long for 3,000-5,000....but as many stories go you have to be committed. There are a lot more best horses in the country than you think. They pop out at local super shows and out run quite a bit of NFR horses. |
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| CYA Ranch - 2013-12-07 11:14 AM A Sugar Daddy
Is there a place I can purchase one of those online? Like Ebay or something?!? |
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Location: Home of the World Famous "Silver Bullet" | RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-07 9:26 AM Nateracer - 2013-12-07 8:20 AM I think your horse has to be talented. I also think you need a TON of seed money before you ever get started. You can't just say I'm going to rodeo....it's expensive. I'd love to see the top 15 expense to winnings ratio. oh I totally agree 100 percent.. since you have to travel so far, I cant imagine fuel costs, the cost to eat on the road, truck/trailer maintenance..etc
MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY !!!!!
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| magic gunsmoke - 2013-12-07 10:27 AM
CYA Ranch - 2013-12-07 11:14 AM A Sugar Daddy
Is there a place I can purchase one of those online? Like Ebay or something?!?
if so, send me the link!! |
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Location: Colorado | A plane ticket and a seat at T&M.
But seriously I think a lot of people are missing the basics.
A "fire in the belly" desire to rodeo. Hauling isn't easy no matter how much money. Some enjoy being on the road all year. But it takes a toll. Physically, mentally both you and your horses. It is not the same as hauling to a couple of big Barrel races and camping out with your friends for the weekend.
Obviously horse power. The kind of horse that can handle the ground, the hours in a trailer and get better every run over a three or four day marathon.
How you enter, deal with over night drives, deadlines, breakdowns, etc.. Can you keep your head in the game while dealing with a broken rig, bad phone reception, etc.. Do you want it bad enough to make the drive by Yourself to the next little rodeo to collect a check? Can you stay healthy on the road? Do you have the desire to compete and haul while You are hurt? Are you able to make two to three perfs a day and put 100% into each and every run?
Are you ready to leave family for months at a time. Will your family and or friends be there when you get back? Lots say they will. Few truly understand the commitment.
If you spend more time worrying about how much you are spending than how much you need to win it maybe time to go home.
Lots of money is an excuse to not try. If the desire is there find a way.
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | magic gunsmoke - 2013-12-07 10:27 AM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-07 11:14 AM A Sugar Daddy Is there a place I can purchase one of those online? Like Ebay or something?!?
A nursing home maybe? just kidding. LOL |
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Location: relocated to Texas | jkrm - 2013-12-08 8:18 AM I think it's a huge sacrifice also on your family life. Plus the cost. A big name team roping told a good friend he had it figured that to make the finals in team roping cost 65 grand. After that dollar was your profit. I'd think barrels would be similar. I also think just because a horse can run/win at the big jackpots doesn't make it a rodeo horse. I think the 2 are very different. Rodeo life is hard on a horse and rider.
This figure may be a little on the low side - depends on whether or not you have unexpected expenses like repairs to your truck or trailer, etc. Also depends on where your home base is, how far you are driving and whether or not you are hauling and sharing expenses with someone. The other cost you can add to this is whatever you might be earning at a job because you cannot work and haul for the NFR. Its a huge sacrifice for the average person, especially if you have a family. |
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Location: Minnesota | Great posts and I agree with every single one of them!! It is absolutely a commitment and of course expensive, but if someone truly has the desire and the passion to do it- can handle long drives, does well under pressure, etc..Do you think it is doable?
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Location: Where I am happiest | CYA Ranch - 2013-12-07 10:43 AM
magic gunsmoke - 2013-12-07 10:27 AM CYA Ranch - 2013-12-07 11:14 AM A Sugar Daddy Is there a place I can purchase one of those online? Like Ebay or something?!?just kidding. LOL
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Location: OK | CYA Ranch - 2013-12-07 9:14 AM
A Sugar Daddy
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Location: OK | Along these same lines......
What is the "usual" for sponsors to help out? Do they just donate supplies/their product? Or do they compensate the barrel racers with actual cash? I mean, it has to help out some right? |
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Location: Arkansas | I have always wanted to compete at the professional level and make a run for the NFR. I currently have one horse and live with family while I finish school. So I know it wont be soon, but I am bound and determined to make a go at it. My first goal would be to make a circuit finals, and get seasoned a bit to the road. My boyfriend has been to a few pro rodeos, and they don't seem too bad. The hardest part for me would be to pull a trailer all night alone. I can haul fine, but I hate driving alone. Guess my little border collie with have to come too!! lol |
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| Brrlracengirl - 2013-12-07 7:04 PM I have always wanted to compete at the professional level and make a run for the NFR. I currently have one horse and live with family while I finish school. So I know it wont be soon, but I am bound and determined to make a go at it. My first goal would be to make a circuit finals, and get seasoned a bit to the road. My boyfriend has been to a few pro rodeos, and they don't seem too bad. The hardest part for me would be to pull a trailer all night alone. I can haul fine, but I hate driving alone. Guess my little border collie with have to come too!! lol
I am in Arkansas too! Maybe in a few years we could make a run at it together! At least try for a circuit finals  |
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Location: Minnesota | I too would eventually like to make a run for it.. I am not made of money by any means but am bound and determined to make it happen and willing to bust my butt to do it at some point in my life.. But wondering if its even do able not coming from money or being "rich" before hitting the road.. I rodeo and travel quite a bit so am prepared for that, my husband is a bullfighter and is 110 percent supportive |
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Location: Minnesota | anybody else? |
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Location: Arkansas | sourkiss378 - 2013-12-07 7:54 PM Brrlracengirl - 2013-12-07 7:04 PM I have always wanted to compete at the professional level and make a run for the NFR. I currently have one horse and live with family while I finish school. So I know it wont be soon, but I am bound and determined to make a go at it. My first goal would be to make a circuit finals, and get seasoned a bit to the road. My boyfriend has been to a few pro rodeos, and they don't seem too bad. The hardest part for me would be to pull a trailer all night alone. I can haul fine, but I hate driving alone. Guess my little border collie with have to come too!! lol I am in Arkansas too! Maybe in a few years we could make a run at it together! At least try for a circuit finals
Awesome! Ive lived here almost 2 years. Moved from Texas to go to school! Id love to start hauling more, I miss it!! I just don't think I have the horse for it right now. I college rodeoed 2 years on my guy and with health issues and other things, we didn't do so well!! But had a blast! |
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Location: Arkansas | RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-07 8:03 PM I too would eventually like to make a run for it.. I am not made of money by any means but am bound and determined to make it happen and willing to bust my butt to do it at some point in my life.. But wondering if its even do able not coming from money or being "rich" before hitting the road.. I rodeo and travel quite a bit so am prepared for that, my husband is a bullfighter and is 110 percent supportive
I understand on the money part! I am the only one in my family that rodeo's (so its hard for them to understand) but my boyfriends family does. Thats great he supports you!! Thats the first ingredient I think in hauling, is to have a support system that believes in you! Someone to call when you get discouraged to pump you back up!!! |
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Location: Minnesota | Brrlracengirl - 2013-12-08 12:18 PM
RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-07 8:03 PM I too would eventually like to make a run for it.. I am not made of money by any means but am bound and determined to make it happen and willing to bust my butt to do it at some point in my life.. But wondering if its even do able not coming from money or being "rich" before hitting the road.. I rodeo and travel quite a bit so am prepared for that, my husband is a bullfighter and is 110 percent supportive
I understand on the money part! I am the only one in my family that rodeo's (so its hard for them to understand) but my boyfriends family does. Thats great he supports you!! Thats the first ingredient I think in hauling, is to have a support system that believes in you! Someone to call when you get discouraged to pump you back up!!!
Yes for sure!!! I couldn't imagine even trying unless you knew you had a strong support system at home and on the road!! |
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Location: North Texas | Money plays a huge role in it regardless of what people say about skill and ability. Of course talent is necessary and the girls who make it are very talented riders with very talented horses....but without sponsors and a decent starting balance, they would be like all of the other talented riders with talented horses that sit at home and watch the nfr from their couch. It's a hard life and not for the faint hearted, those girls go through a lot to get where they are.
That being said, riders like Sherri Cervi and Taylor Jacob make the nfr so much fun...they are phenomenal riders. We will be seeing a lot more of Taylor in the future. |
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Location: Arkansas | RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-08 12:57 PM Brrlracengirl - 2013-12-08 12:18 PM RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-07 8:03 PM I too would eventually like to make a run for it.. I am not made of money by any means but am bound and determined to make it happen and willing to bust my butt to do it at some point in my life.. But wondering if its even do able not coming from money or being "rich" before hitting the road.. I rodeo and travel quite a bit so am prepared for that, my husband is a bullfighter and is 110 percent supportive I understand on the money part! I am the only one in my family that rodeo's (so its hard for them to understand) but my boyfriends family does. Thats great he supports you!! Thats the first ingredient I think in hauling, is to have a support system that believes in you! Someone to call when you get discouraged to pump you back up!!! Yes for sure!!! I couldn't imagine even trying unless you knew you had a strong support system at home and on the road!!
Definitely! I'd be calling home all the time, possibly in tears!! lol |
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| I've often wondered if a small business loan would work. ???
Here you go girls:
Www.sugardaddie.com
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Location: OK | A good (or 2) travelling partner to split expenses, hopefully one who has already been everywhere so you can learn how to enter. The will to live like a college kid on noodles etc and hospitality food when there is one. I love to drive. If I have a good radio, I can drive a long time. I can sleep anywhere. I don't need a big investment of a really nice rig, just something that runs good. I've been told to not go hard, but to get out some, get $20,000 in the bank to just lose while you learn to win. I don't know about that yet, haven't tried it. |
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Location: OK | Also, a lot of money is spent in the last stretch right before the finals, on rigs and plane tickets and etc etc trying to make the finals. It's very possible to take it a little slower, enter closer to home and get a feel for it. Try for circuit finals first. Start saving $ right now. Put in a percentage out of every check and pay yourself. You have to remind yourself you don't need fancy clothes or bling tack etc and be serious with your $. By the time you come across the horse, you will have a little $.
I also think it's good to get a good video, I have a few on YouTube I like. One is a sports motivation video and the others are barrel racing, but I watch them every morning when I wake up. It helps keep me on track. Keep your eye on the prize :) |
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Location: PNW | HorseMommyFiveO - 2013-12-08 5:20 PM
I've often wondered if a small business loan would work. ???
Here you go girls:
Www.sugardaddie.com
The problem with that is that you have to pay back the loan. So if your rodeo career flops - you're stuck with a loan you can't pay back.
The financially smart thing to do would be to save up money from whatever you are making now until you have $xxx.xx in the bank. That way you would have the seed money you would require, but none of the liability of ending up with a loan you can't pay back. |
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Location: Arkansas | jojammer - 2013-12-08 5:30 PM A good (or 2) travelling partner to split expenses, hopefully one who has already been everywhere so you can learn how to enter. The will to live like a college kid on noodles etc and hospitality food when there is one. I love to drive. If I have a good radio, I can drive a long time. I can sleep anywhere. I don't need a big investment of a really nice rig, just something that runs good. I've been told to not go hard, but to get out some, get $20,000 in the bank to just lose while you learn to win. I don't know about that yet, haven't tried it.
Sounds like you need to put out a resume for a traveling partner lol!! But good point on your other post, we have to be easy keepers and not have expensive tastes (not a problem for me!) Spend the money on neccessities and save the rest for when you get in a bind. |
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| You better find a horse that can run on any kind of ground, can eat in the trailer, sleep in the trailer AND have the LQ trailer. A horse that stays quiet when guns are going off and cars are backfiring. A horse that stays focused when crowds are screaming.
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Location: Central TX | POSITIVITY :) IMO YOU CAN HAVE ALL THE HORSEPOWER, MONEY, AND TALENT IN THE WORLD BUT W/OUT POSITIVITY THINGS AINT GONNA COME TOGETHER :) |
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | Stitch4k9 - 2013-12-07 10:41 AM
A plane ticket and a seat at T&M.
But seriously I think a lot of people are missing the basics.
A "fire in the belly" desire to rodeo. Hauling isn't easy no matter how much money. Some enjoy being on the road all year. But it takes a toll. Physically, mentally both you and your horses. It is not the same as hauling to a couple of big Barrel races and camping out with your friends for the weekend.
Obviously horse power. The kind of horse that can handle the ground, the hours in a trailer and get better every run over a three or four day marathon.
How you enter, deal with over night drives, deadlines, breakdowns, etc.. Can you keep your head in the game while dealing with a broken rig, bad phone reception, etc.. Do you want it bad enough to make the drive by Yourself to the next little rodeo to collect a check? Can you stay healthy on the road? Do you have the desire to compete and haul while You are hurt? Are you able to make two to three perfs a day and put 100% into each and every run?
Are you ready to leave family for months at a time. Will your family and or friends be there when you get back? Lots say they will. Few truly understand the commitment.
If you spend more time worrying about how much you are spending than how much you need to win it maybe time to go home.
Lots of money is an excuse to not try. If the desire is there find a way.
karen
I think there are many people who have a fire in their belly who don't have enough money to make it happen. Of course it takes many things to make it to the NFR, but let's just be honest...at the end of the day, it's money that makes the biggest difference. IMHO. |
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| CrossCreek - 2013-12-08 10:54 PM Stitch4k9 - 2013-12-07 10:41 AM A plane ticket and a seat at T&M.
But seriously I think a lot of people are missing the basics.
A "fire in the belly" desire to rodeo. Hauling isn't easy no matter how much money. Some enjoy being on the road all year. But it takes a toll. Physically, mentally both you and your horses. It is not the same as hauling to a couple of big Barrel races and camping out with your friends for the weekend.
Obviously horse power. The kind of horse that can handle the ground, the hours in a trailer and get better every run over a three or four day marathon.
How you enter, deal with over night drives, deadlines, breakdowns, etc.. Can you keep your head in the game while dealing with a broken rig, bad phone reception, etc.. Do you want it bad enough to make the drive by Yourself to the next little rodeo to collect a check? Can you stay healthy on the road? Do you have the desire to compete and haul while You are hurt? Are you able to make two to three perfs a day and put 100% into each and every run?
Are you ready to leave family for months at a time. Will your family and or friends be there when you get back? Lots say they will. Few truly understand the commitment.
If you spend more time worrying about how much you are spending than how much you need to win it maybe time to go home.
Lots of money is an excuse to not try. If the desire is there find a way.
karen
I think there are many people who have a fire in their belly who don't have enough money to make it happen. Of course it takes many things to make it to the NFR, but let's just be honest...at the end of the day, it's money that makes the biggest difference. IMHO.
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Location: Broxton, Ga | Number of rodeos 2013...... | 1 | CERVI, SHERRY | MARANA | AZ | $147,417.71 | 67 | | 2 | WALKER (G), MARY | ENNIS | TX | $137,115.47 | 80 | | 3 | MCLEOD, MICHELE | WHITESBORO | TX | $109,590.66 | 78 | | 4 | LOFLIN, CHRISTY | FRANKTOWN | CO | $105,042.13 | 70 | | 5 | TAYLOR, FALLON | WHITESBORO | TX | $100,859.83 | 95 | | 6 | KETCHAM, SABRINA | YESO | NM | $100,217.15 | 57 | | 7 | POZZI, BRITTANY | VICTORIA | TX | $94,225.26 | 88 | | 8 | BASS, KALEY | KISSIMMEE | FL | $87,514.54 | 73 | | 9 | JACOB ®, TAYLOR | CARMINE | TX | $82,052.46 | 61 | | 10 | LOCKHART, LISA | OELRICHS | SD | $82,037.39 | 52 | | 11 | MELBY, JANE | BURNEYVILLE | OK | $76,264.66 | 88 | | 12 | WINTERS, JEAN | TEXLINE | TX | $69,846.65 | 54 | | 13 | BRAZILE, SHADA | DECATUR | TX | $68,379.01 | 88 | | 14 | BLANCHARD, SYDNI | ALBUQUERQUE | NM | $68,143.59 | 81 | | 15 | CHURCHILL, TRULA | VALENTINE | NE | $66,725.53 | 81 |
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| CJE - 2013-12-08 10:59 PM
Number of rodeos 2013...... | 1 | CERVI, SHERRY | MARANA | AZ | $147,417.71 | 67 | | 2 | WALKER (G), MARY | ENNIS | TX | $137,115.47 | 80 | | 3 | MCLEOD, MICHELE | WHITESBORO | TX | $109,590.66 | 78 | | 4 | LOFLIN, CHRISTY | FRANKTOWN | CO | $105,042.13 | 70 | | 5 | TAYLOR, FALLON | WHITESBORO | TX | $100,859.83 | 95 | | 6 | KETCHAM, SABRINA | YESO | NM | $100,217.15 | 57 | | 7 | POZZI, BRITTANY | VICTORIA | TX | $94,225.26 | 88 | | 8 | BASS, KALEY | KISSIMMEE | FL | $87,514.54 | 73 | | 9 | JACOB ®, TAYLOR | CARMINE | TX | $82,052.46 | 61 | | 10 | LOCKHART, LISA | OELRICHS | SD | $82,037.39 | 52 | | 11 | MELBY, JANE | BURNEYVILLE | OK | $76,264.66 | 88 | | 12 | WINTERS, JEAN | TEXLINE | TX | $69,846.65 | 54 | | 13 | BRAZILE, SHADA | DECATUR | TX | $68,379.01 | 88 | | 14 | BLANCHARD, SYDNI | ALBUQUERQUE | NM | $68,143.59 | 81 | | 15 | CHURCHILL, TRULA | VALENTINE | NE | $66,725.53 | 81 |
I think a big part of it is knowing where to enter. I wouldn't even know where to start. Do they have someone who enters for them? Oy, I'd need a agent AND a sugar daddy. |
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| I voted yes it is a goal of mine...... I don't have the horses for it right now. And I by far have the financial pillow to fall back on. But it is one of my goals. If I never made it to the NFR, I would at least like to make it in the top 50 or so. I'd be pleased with even that. I would like to be another Missourian to get in the top 165, cause from last year to this year. There has only been one that I have seen and she was 162 on the list. I really would love to make a living out of barrel racing. But there is the always on the road thing, money thing and time thing. I guess whatever God puts in my path and lets me do I'll do. |
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| barn mom - 2013-12-07 10:38 AM RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-07 9:26 AM Nateracer - 2013-12-07 8:20 AM I think your horse has to be talented. I also think you need a TON of seed money before you ever get started. You can't just say I'm going to rodeo....it's expensive. I'd love to see the top 15 expense to winnings ratio. oh I totally agree 100 percent.. since you have to travel so far, I cant imagine fuel costs, the cost to eat on the road, truck/trailer maintenance..etc
you'll need 250k for a rig. i would enjoy just looking at thr rigs.
Several years ago, Delores Toole hauled to the NFR in an old ambulance with a bumper pull trailer. |
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Location: Minnesota | Griz - 2013-12-09 5:52 AM
barn mom - 2013-12-07 10:38 AM RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-07 9:26 AM Nateracer - 2013-12-07 8:20 AM I think your horse has to be talented. I also think you need a TON of seed money before you ever get started. You can't just say I'm going to rodeo....it's expensive. I'd love to see the top 15 expense to winnings ratio. oh I totally agree 100 percent.. since you have to travel so far, I cant imagine fuel costs, the cost to eat on the road, truck/trailer maintenance..etc
you'll need 250k for a rig. i would enjoy just looking at thr rigs.
Several years ago, Delores Toole hauled to the NFR in an old ambulance with a bumper pull trailer.
is a 250,000 rig really necessary? I don't believe a FANCY rig is a requirement.. if you can rough it, rough it!! Obviously living in luxury would be nice but that should not be something that should hold one back from trying!
What are some ways to make extra money on the road? someone mentioned that in a previous post.. |
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Location: Minnesota | How much do you think an NFR caliber horse costs?? Do you have to spend 80,000 on a horse? Curious what those girls paid for their horses or if most are home grown |
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Location: MD | RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-09 9:09 AM
How much do you think an NFR caliber horse costs?? Do you have to spend 80,000 on a horse? Curious what those girls paid for their horses or if most are home grown
Heck no! You don't have to spend $80k on a horse to get to the NFR! You could spend $800 on a horse and qualify. The ticket is, you'd better turn that $800 goat into AT LEAST and $80k horse before you show up! |
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Location: Heart of Texas | Was it my imagination, or did I dream that someone it made to NFR and never left Texas? About ten years ago.. Maybe Kay Blandford?
Edited by T-Zip 2013-12-09 9:46 AM
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Location: Minnesota | T-Zip - 2013-12-09 9:44 AM
Was it my imagination, or did I dream that someone it made to NFR and never left Texas? About ten years ago.. Maybe Kay Blandford?
That would be really impressive! |
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Location: Peach State | Speaking of high dollar horses, do the contestants have people guarding their horses. I know that the barns are tents but I know if I had a horse of that caliber you better believe I would want security of some sort out there on the grounds making sure nobody was tampering with my pony. This is just something I have always wondered because the contestants stay very busy while in Vegas. |
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Location: Kansas | T-Zip - 2013-12-09 9:44 AM Was it my imagination, or did I dream that someone it made to NFR and never left Texas? About ten years ago.. Maybe Kay Blandford?
I was thinking Martha Wright |
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Location: western Nebraska | I am sure it is the same or hopefully even better security by now but when we were going to the nfr they have big fence around the horse stalls. They had 24 hour security with a guard at the gate. You had to show your badge or number to get in. Family members or whoever was helping you had to be on the list with id. They do a good job of keeping others out.
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| Griz - 2013-12-09 5:52 AM barn mom - 2013-12-07 10:38 AM RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-07 9:26 AM Nateracer - 2013-12-07 8:20 AM I think your horse has to be talented. I also think you need a TON of seed money before you ever get started. You can't just say I'm going to rodeo....it's expensive. I'd love to see the top 15 expense to winnings ratio. oh I totally agree 100 percent.. since you have to travel so far, I cant imagine fuel costs, the cost to eat on the road, truck/trailer maintenance..etc
you'll need 250k for a rig. i would enjoy just looking at thr rigs.
Several years ago, Delores Toole hauled to the NFR in an old ambulance with a bumper pull trailer.
Wasn't that June Holeman? Maybe Delores did it also, but I think that was June's rig. June is super nice, by the way. |
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Location: Minnesota | MO gal - 2013-12-09 11:45 AM
Griz - 2013-12-09 5:52 AM barn mom - 2013-12-07 10:38 AM RodeoCowgirl129 - 2013-12-07 9:26 AM Nateracer - 2013-12-07 8:20 AM I think your horse has to be talented. I also think you need a TON of seed money before you ever get started. You can't just say I'm going to rodeo....it's expensive. I'd love to see the top 15 expense to winnings ratio. oh I totally agree 100 percent.. since you have to travel so far, I cant imagine fuel costs, the cost to eat on the road, truck/trailer maintenance..etc
you'll need 250k for a rig. i would enjoy just looking at thr rigs.
Several years ago, Delores Toole hauled to the NFR in an old ambulance with a bumper pull trailer.
Wasn't that June Holeman? Maybe Delores did it also, but I think that was June's rig. June is super nice, by the way.
Yes June did have an ambulance! I own an old horse of Junes! |
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What does it take to make it to the NFR?