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Location: Oklahoma | Thats a pet peeve for me with a lot of things. Not just barrel racing. People who want attention and talk a big talk about things they really have no experience with. I laugh my butt off every time we do CLEET requals and all the guys start talking guns like they are bad as***......and then you watch them shoot. lmao. |
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Location: Texas | I totally agree then when you are trying to buy a horse and they really talk their horse up. Oh, they are great set an arena record (evidently setting an arena record at your own house with no one else there). But, when you ask where they have been with their horse they start referring you to others that have the same bloodline. Listen lady if you have a 15 year old horse that has never been off your place because you are too scared to go run it what the heck makes you think you have anything that I WANT TO TAKE OFF YOUR PLACE. You go let that sucker shine for while and then we might consider your 15 year old green horse. PLEASE |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Murphy - 2014-05-29 11:10 AM Doesn't really bother me.... doesn't effect my life in any way.
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Location: Texas | well you guys must not be out trying to buy a horse lately, geez its a wilderness out there!!!
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Location: Midwest | Murphy - 2014-05-29 11:10 AM Doesn't really bother me.... doesn't effect my life in any way.
I've noticed that with a lot of people, it stems from their own feelings of inadequacy.
I'm a 1-3D (mostly 3) rider depending on the competition and day LOL! ... trying to improve, but for me this is a hobby and I don't claim to be something I'm not. :) However, when people boast, I usually notice it is because they lack confidence in who they are.
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Location: Florida | Personally I am a true has-been, been there, won that, got the buckles to prove it. And I am proud to be an old has-been rather than a never-been. LOL |
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Location: Kansas | It doesn't bother me :) It just makes me giggle |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | If that bothers you, then you need to find ways to make yourself happy girl!!! Don't sweat the small stuff! They can say whatever they want, but they can't change who you are, so let it go!
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| Ariat8 - 2014-05-29 11:19 AM
well you guys must not be out trying to buy a horse lately, geez its a wilderness out there!!!
It doesn't really bother me when people talk...until they are talking nonsense when selling horses. What bothers me is that they are probably going to end up taking advantage of someone that is a novice and doesn't know any better. Claiming that you are something you aren't is one thing, but making these ridiculous claims about a horse that is for sale does bother me. Honestly though, I think that these people really are delusional and truly believe everything they say. It's kind of scary how people can fool themselves into believing they are something they aren't. |
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Location: Texas | Oh I do smile and for sure shake my head. I am a barrel racer am I a 1D winner NO. I am a winner because I go in the arena and give my best each time I enter. However, I do not talk the talk of a barrel racer and not put in my time. You have to put in the time if you are a 2D or a 5D just as in any sport. But, do not sit behind a desk and tell anyone how to do it if your self proclaimed and just own a horse that you ride in a pa
sture and never actually run barrels. Be proud that you own a horse and you trail ride there is nothing wrong with that. I guess what I am trying to say is do not speak the words that you cant live up to and please do not waste other peoples time that actually do want to go somewhere to come look at your trail horse.  |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | Vickie - 2014-05-29 12:52 PM Personally I am a true has-been, been there, won that, got the buckles to prove it. And I am proud to be an old has-been rather than a never-been. LOL
I've ran up there with the best of them, and the worst of them. I've won my fair share, lost my fair share, have trained many 1D horses......and yet I tell everybody I suck. Because I still feel like I'm never good enough and always want to get better. But also because if I suck then ppl stop asking me to ride their horses :) |
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| missroselee - 2014-05-29 12:20 PM If that bothers you, then you need to find ways to make yourself happy girl!!! Don't sweat the small stuff! They can say whatever they want, but they can't change who you are, so let it go!
I just smile and nod and agree with everything they say.......then just walk away. You can't fix stupid, but you can smile at it.
PREACH IT SISTA!!!!  I have found that the people who talk the loudest, often accomplish the least too. |
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| lindseylou2290 - 2014-05-29 12:36 PM
missroselee - 2014-05-29 12:20 PM If that bothers you, then you need to find ways to make yourself happy girl!!! Don't sweat the small stuff! They can say whatever they want, but they can't change who you are, so let it go!
I just smile and nod and agree with everything they say.......then just walk away. You can't fix stupid, but you can smile at it.
PREACH IT SISTA!!!! I have found that the people who talk the loudest, often accomplish the least too.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Southtxponygirl - 2014-05-29 11:12 AM Murphy - 2014-05-29 11:10 AM Doesn't really bother me.... doesn't effect my life in any way. Ditto
^^^^ DITTO AGAIN
Sounds just a "tad" bit judgmental to me......
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Location: Where I am happiest | There are ALOT of older, has beens. Been there, done that and won that but dont compete anymore for one reason or another.Or physical injuries and age prevent them from competing to that level again. Doesnt mean they have never been, nore does it mean they have forgotten everything they know. Those can darn sure be someone worth listening to. You just might learn something.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | What difference does it make? What's the difference between a "barrel racer" and someone who says they compete in barrel racing? Practically all of us are amateurs anyway. |
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I dont think that makes me any less of a rider or means that I forgot how to run barrels, or that I dont know a good run (or good horse/rider) from a bad one when I see it .... just waiting for the right time to pick be able to go again.
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| kboltwkreations - 2014-05-29 2:56 PM
I have thrown my leg over some nice ones in the past and have been able to ride them to some nice wins. Have not been able to compete full time in 6 years because life gets in the way. Working full time and having a husband that wants to go rope every weekend (with me, I dang sure dont sit and watch), doesnt leave much time for going to the barrel races (Im lucky to get to go to 4-5 a year).
I dont think that makes me any less of a rider or means that I forgot how to run barrels, or that I dont know a good run (or good horse/rider) from a bad one when I see it .... just waiting for the right time to pick be able to go again.
....Of course I am typing this from "behind my desk" at work so I can help pay for our expensive hobbies so I could be wrong.
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Location: Texas | ehhhh I don't really care. The people that spend 99% of a conversation talking about themselves will get that reputation pretty quick without me doing anything about it. Some people live in a world all about them, and in their world- they are #1! whatever floats their boat I guess. |
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Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked | FlyingJT - 2014-05-29 3:04 PM kboltwkreations - 2014-05-29 2:56 PM I have thrown my leg over some nice ones in the past and have been able to ride them to some nice wins. Have not been able to compete full time in 6 years because life gets in the way. Working full time and having a husband that wants to go rope every weekend (with me, I dang sure dont sit and watch), doesnt leave much time for going to the barrel races (Im lucky to get to go to 4-5 a year).
I dont think that makes me any less of a rider or means that I forgot how to run barrels, or that I dont know a good run (or good horse/rider) from a bad one when I see it .... just waiting for the right time to pick be able to go again.
....Of course I am typing this from "behind my desk" at work so I can help pay for our expensive hobbies so I could be wrong.
Been there; done that
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Location: Washington | Not sure I want to step into this but since this was just a vent, and the last time I checked we were allowed to do that here, this is mine.
I get tired of explaining the difference between a jackpot or a 5-D barrel race, fun show, or a gymkhana that they are not rodeos. AND trust me I still get told I am wrong.
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Location: Texas | fatchance - 2014-05-29 3:13 PM
Not sure I want to step into this but since this was just a vent, and the last time I checked we were allowed to do that here, this is mine.
I get tired of explaining the difference between a jackpot or a 5-D barrel race, fun show, or a gymkhana that they are not rodeos. AND trust me I still get told I am wrong. Carry on.
that does bother me too, I know it shouldn't but it does. the 5D on saturday is not a rodeo….not a rodeo!! |
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| Aqhaczy - 2014-05-29 3:09 PM FlyingJT - 2014-05-29 3:04 PM kboltwkreations - 2014-05-29 2:56 PM I have thrown my leg over some nice ones in the past and have been able to ride them to some nice wins. Have not been able to compete full time in 6 years because life gets in the way. Working full time and having a husband that wants to go rope every weekend (with me, I dang sure dont sit and watch), doesnt leave much time for going to the barrel races (Im lucky to get to go to 4-5 a year).
I dont think that makes me any less of a rider or means that I forgot how to run barrels, or that I dont know a good run (or good horse/rider) from a bad one when I see it .... just waiting for the right time to pick be able to go again.
....Of course I am typing this from "behind my desk" at work so I can help pay for our expensive hobbies so I could be wrong.
Been there; done that
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Location: Texas | I have another vent! when people put the $ in the wrong place. its $500, not 500$. in my defense, I also put that on Facebook this morning. |
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Location: PNW | casualdust07 - 2014-05-29 3:15 PM
fatchance - 2014-05-29 3:13 PM
Not sure I want to step into this but since this was just a vent, and the last time I checked we were allowed to do that here, this is mine.
I get tired of explaining the difference between a jackpot or a 5-D barrel race, fun show, or a gymkhana that they are not rodeos. AND trust me I still get told I am wrong. Carry on.
that does bother me too, I know it shouldn't but it does. the 5D on saturday is not a rodeo….not a rodeo!!
This bothers me also. BUT when trying to explain barrel racing to somebody who is 100% uninvolved in horses:
Me: it is was what the women do at rodeos, but I do it in a different type of association/organization/set up/system/payout/division
Them: so do you use four barrels then?
Me: no, it is exactly like at the rodeo
Them: so you rodeo then, gosh just say that! Why make it so complicated?
Me: *facepalm* ok, yes, I rodeo. *ugh sigh*
Lol. But seriously, horse-"educated" people who interchange all of the various barrel racing formats drives me nuts. |
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Location: PNW | casualdust07 - 2014-05-29 3:19 PM
I have another vent! when people put the $ in the wrong place. its $500, not 500$. in my defense, I also put that on Facebook this morning.
Ooooooo errant dollar signs!!! What about errant apostrophes?? Those are my favorite!!! I swear..... |
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too bad I'm gonna tell you anyway...
when you list a horse for sale and someone calls and emails repeatedly wanting pics and videos and stats and you know from the very first contact that they couldn't afford your horse to start with. It's usually some stupid kid that thinks they know everything and wants to tell me how I should be riding my horses |
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Location: your guess is as good as mine | geronabean - 2014-05-29 2:50 PM IM A BARREL RACER!
I'm not...but I DID stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!
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Location: Texas | txdad - 2014-05-29 3:49 PM
You want to know what really irks me???
too bad I'm gonna tell you anyway...
when you list a horse for sale and someone calls and emails repeatedly wanting pics and videos and stats and you know from the very first contact that they couldn't afford your horse to start with. It's usually some stupid kid that thinks they know everything and wants to tell me how I should be riding my horses
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | ThreeCorners - 2014-05-29 2:46 PM There are ALOT of older, has beens. Been there, done that and won that but dont compete anymore for one reason or another.Or physical injuries and age prevent them from competing to that level again. Doesnt mean they have never been, nore does it mean they have forgotten everything they know. Those can darn sure be someone worth listening to. You just might learn something.
Additionally, there are those who have NEVER won big....but they certainly could train a horse that was capable of winning! |
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Location: 31 lengths farms | I think someone forgot to tell Charmayne James she "used to be a barrel racer" at the American...Some of our best clinicians "used" to be barrel racers, some of them haven't even ever entered up. I can tell you from personal experience the best help I ever got was from a old cowboy that had never been around a set of cans in his life but he can sure as heck circle up a cow. Made my barrel horse a much better horse when I quit trying to tell him what I knew and learned what he had to teach me. |
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Location: Kansas | I know a lot of folks in barrel racing and have never heard anyone do that.......profess to be a barrel racer when they aren't. What would be the point?
....and why would it bother you?
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Location: Florida.. | Ariat8 - 2014-05-29 11:40 AM Ok, I have a real problem with people that say they are tried and true barrel racers and never step foot in an arena. It is easy to coach from the couch or behind a desk all day and talk the talk but by gosh get your A$$ out there and prove yourself instead of latching onto what others say. Ok, my pet peeve vent is over, is this anyone elses pet peeve?
Sometimes the proof is in the horses they sell.. how they are and what they can accomplish ..it isnt all about going in the arena and proving yourself to others.. I dont know about you but I ride and train for myself not to show off or feel the need to "prove" myself to others..
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Location: Washington | blccwgl55 - 2014-05-29 3:14 PM
You know what one of my pet peeves is? Since we're all posting our's...when people point out "You're SO pale"..."OMG, you're just so white." or "I hope you wear sunscreen!!!". Really?!? I live with my pasty ass all day every day anddddd skin cancer runs in my family so I think I know that I need to wear sunscreen. Keep laughin biotches, atleast I won't be lookin like a leather handbag someday. I get this a lot when it turns summer especially. My rant is over...lol
Love this......it made me laugh out loud and that is good for the once upon a time barrel racer in me.  |
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| blccwgl55 - 2014-05-29 5:14 PM
You know what one of my pet peeves is? Since we're all posting our's...when people point out "You're SO pale"..."OMG, you're just so white." or "I hope you wear sunscreen!!!". Really?!? I live with my pasty ass all day every day anddddd skin cancer runs in my family so I think I know that I need to wear sunscreen. Keep laughin biotches, atleast I won't be lookin like a leather handbag someday. I get this a lot when it turns summer especially. My rant is over...lol
Haha! I wonder if really tan people get, "wow, you're so DARK. Don't you think you need sunscreen?"
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Location: Minnesota | I hate that also!! Although in a recent situation, last year a girl that I graduated HS with decided that she was going to be involved in the "rodeo" circuit. She dated a guy that comes from a family who contracts stock so she wanted to play the part. She at least grew up with horses, but gaited horses. Never been on a QH in her life. She took it above and beyond and decided to run for Ms Rodeo MN..LIED threw her teeth to get sponsors saying that she barrel raced her whole life and won this and won that blah blah blah. She WON. How I have no idea. So then she gets to these rodeos and has to do queens rides...very apparent at this point that she can't ride. Talk about a joke. She still to this day tells people she "barrel races" all the time. I just laugh and give her one of these. |
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| Ariat8 - 2014-05-29 10:40 AM Ok, I have a real problem with people that say they are tried and true barrel racers and never step foot in an arena. It is easy to coach from the couch or behind a desk all day and talk the talk but by gosh get your A$$ out there and prove yourself instead of latching onto what others say. Ok, my pet peeve vent is over, is this anyone elses pet peeve?
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| Frodo - 2014-05-29 5:12 PM I know a lot of folks in barrel racing and have never heard anyone do that.......profess to be a barrel racer when they aren't. What would be the point?
....and why would it bother you?
That's what I was thinking. Who would want to brag about being a barrel racer and not really be a barrel racer? Unless they were running around with a rodeo/barrel racing crowd & trying to impress them. Eventually they would all figure out the scam I would think. LOL |
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Location: Blissfully happy Giants fan!!! | I am just going to throw this out there. I took a 10 year hiatus from running barrels. Still had horses and was messing with them but didn't run. Had my whole childhood. If someone asked what I did, even really up until as of late, I cringed inside because I felt like I wasn't a barrel racer. Still have a hard time saying that because I am not in the 1D. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | sassy&tessa - 2014-05-29 7:51 PM I am just going to throw this out there. I took a 10 year hiatus from running barrels. Still had horses and was messing with them but didn't run. Had my whole childhood. If someone asked what I did, even really up until as of late, I cringed inside because I felt like I wasn't a barrel racer. Still have a hard time saying that because I am not in the 1D.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Three 4 Luck - 2014-05-29 8:30 PM sassy&tessa - 2014-05-29 7:51 PM I am just going to throw this out there. I took a 10 year hiatus from running barrels. Still had horses and was messing with them but didn't run. Had my whole childhood. If someone asked what I did, even really up until as of late, I cringed inside because I felt like I wasn't a barrel racer. Still have a hard time saying that because I am not in the 1D. Once a barrel racer, always a barrel racer. Trust me, I know this.
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Location: Adopt a homeless pet - www.petfinder.com! | Southtxponygirl - 2014-05-29 8:31 PM Three 4 Luck - 2014-05-29 8:30 PM sassy&tessa - 2014-05-29 7:51 PM I am just going to throw this out there. I took a 10 year hiatus from running barrels. Still had horses and was messing with them but didn't run. Had my whole childhood. If someone asked what I did, even really up until as of late, I cringed inside because I felt like I wasn't a barrel racer. Still have a hard time saying that because I am not in the 1D. Once a barrel racer, always a barrel racer. Trust me, I know this.
If someone else is bothered by others who "say" they are barrel racers but don't meet their definition of one, then they might want to spend some time thinking about WHY this bothers them so much, then move on to something more positive.
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Location: NC | blccwgl55 - 2014-05-29 6:14 PM
You know what one of my pet peeves is? Since we're all posting our's...when people point out "You're SO pale"..."OMG, you're just so white." or "I hope you wear sunscreen!!!". Really?!? I live with my pasty ass all day every day anddddd skin cancer runs in my family so I think I know that I need to wear sunscreen. Keep laughin biotches, atleast I won't be lookin like a leather handbag someday. I get this a lot when it turns summer especially. My rant is over...lol
I hear you!!!
I prefer pale and youthful over tan and raggedy. Or cancer ridden.
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| casualdust07 - 2014-05-29 4:18 PM txdad - 2014-05-29 3:49 PM You want to know what really irks me???
too bad I'm gonna tell you anyway...
when you list a horse for sale and someone calls and emails repeatedly wanting pics and videos and stats and you know from the very first contact that they couldn't afford your horse to start with. It's usually some stupid kid that thinks they know everything and wants to tell me how I should be riding my horses I had one of those… after the offer for 4500 sock monkeys in exchange for my beast I shut it down LOL
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Location: In a happy place | hlynn - 2014-05-29 8:55 PM
blccwgl55 - 2014-05-29 6:14 PM
You know what one of my pet peeves is? Since we're all posting our's...when people point out "You're SO pale"..."OMG, you're just so white." or "I hope you wear sunscreen!!!". Really?!? I live with my pasty ass all day every day anddddd skin cancer runs in my family so I think I know that I need to wear sunscreen. Keep laughin biotches, atleast I won't be lookin like a leather handbag someday. I get this a lot when it turns summer especially. My rant is over...lol
I hear you!!!
I prefer pale and youthful over tan and raggedy. Or cancer ridden.
Lost my mom to Melanoma so now I'm a sunscreen nazi. And I sit my happy but in the shade as much as possible.
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Location: Washington | txdad - 2014-05-29 7:07 PM casualdust07 - 2014-05-29 4:18 PM txdad - 2014-05-29 3:49 PM You want to know what really irks me???
too bad I'm gonna tell you anyway...
when you list a horse for sale and someone calls and emails repeatedly wanting pics and videos and stats and you know from the very first contact that they couldn't afford your horse to start with. It's usually some stupid kid that thinks they know everything and wants to tell me how I should be riding my horses I had one of those… after the offer for 4500 sock monkeys in exchange for my beast I shut it down LOL
Txdad, I finally bought a four wheel dirt ride, it's fun. AND yes I get told everytime I am out on it how to ride it. I welcome the advice due to it being my first one....and I assure you it's a 1-D Can Am, but ride it like a monkey on Whiplash. |
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Location: Midwest | sodapop - 2014-05-29 6:22 PM
Ariat8 - 2014-05-29 10:40 AM Ok, I have a real problem with people that say they are tried and true barrel racers and never step foot in an arena. It is easy to coach from the couch or behind a desk all day and talk the talk but by gosh get your A$$ out there and prove yourself instead of latching onto what others say. Ok, my pet peeve vent is over, is this anyone elses pet peeve?
It's a lot of the teens and Tweens I think
I see lots of the trying to buy horses on fb ;) (that have no way to pay for one)
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Location: Florida | When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Vickie - 2014-05-30 6:23 AM
When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer.
.......or when you are driving down the highway where the speed limit is 55, and you are daydreaming of making a scalding run, and you lean forward and glance down to see you are going 90 mph.......you are a barrel racer. |
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| HotbearLVR - 2014-05-30 7:14 AM Vickie - 2014-05-30 6:23 AM When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer. .......or when you are driving down the highway where the speed limit is 55, and you are daydreaming of making a scalding run, and you lean forward and glance down to see you are going 90 mph.......you are a barrel racer.
Or when you are in cycle class doing "ups and downs" out of the seat as one instructor calls it, and everytime you get up one hand pushes forward up the neck of a horse and everyone looks at you like what in the heck are you doing? |
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| rodeomom3 - 2014-05-30 7:35 AM HotbearLVR - 2014-05-30 7:14 AM Vickie - 2014-05-30 6:23 AM When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer. .......or when you are driving down the highway where the speed limit is 55, and you are daydreaming of making a scalding run, and you lean forward and glance down to see you are going 90 mph.......you are a barrel racer.
Or when you are weaving in your seat because you are leaning with the rider on TV or if you are watching, you are a barrel racer! |
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Location: Tumbleweed Capital of the World | sassy&tessa - 2014-05-29 7:51 PM I am just going to throw this out there. I took a 10 year hiatus from running barrels. Still had horses and was messing with them but didn't run. Had my whole childhood. If someone asked what I did, even really up until as of late, I cringed inside because I felt like I wasn't a barrel racer. Still have a hard time saying that because I am not in the 1D.
You just said what I couldn't figure out how to say! :) I took a few years off from owning horses after my got-a-divorce-while-going-through-cancer phase of my life. I used to be really successful running barrels. Anyway, when I finally bought a horse again, my budget was very limited. I ended up buying and selling a few nice young horses that just weren't going to be competitive enough for me. They were all nice colts, and were really well broke when I sold them though. :) And now I have a nice 6 yr old mare who is turning into a world champion practice pen horse. She works well everywhere I take her, except when I pay an entry fee! We make the dumbest rookie mistakes! It's embarrassing. I know she's capable of being a contender, but I think I am her problem. I still know what I'm supposed to do, just can't seem to actually do it. LOL. |
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Location: Loma Linda, CA | There is a whole ranch claiming to be experts out where I came from...
Sure they win all the gymkhanas but you never see them win buckles or keep up in the bigger shows.... but they are the 'experts' after all.
I learned that those who are the experts don't go flaunting themselves. Humility and records/buckles/money talk. Those are who I associate myself with.
I barrel race, but haven't won anything good since high school, nor have I had a horse ready to compete! Hoping my gelding makes at least a decent 3D horse! :P I too take lessons diligently and got a horse training apprenticeship to better myself.
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It doesn't bother me when people claim to be barrel racers... fake it till you make it, but holy god don't claim to be an expert when all you win is gymkhanas! >.< Any idiot with a 4D horse can do that.
In my opinion, a 'barrel racer' is someone who pro rodeos or rodeos and actually wins money and perhaps that is their main source of keeping a float during rodeo season...
A person who barrel races is anyone who competes in the sport, perhaps as a hobby, doing jackpots and maybe even has pro rodeo aspirations, but hasn't hit the big leagues yet.
I am a person who 'barrel races'. I have never ridden in a pro rodeo. Never hit the big leagues, but hopefully one day I'll jockey the horse that takes me there! :D But sometimes it's easier to say you're a barrel racer than I'm a person who barrel races for fun. What a mouth full! :P |
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Location: Loma Linda, CA | Blaine's mom - 2014-05-30 9:09 AM
sassy&tessa - 2014-05-29 7:51 PM I am just going to throw this out there. I took a 10 year hiatus from running barrels. Still had horses and was messing with them but didn't run. Had my whole childhood. If someone asked what I did, even really up until as of late, I cringed inside because I felt like I wasn't a barrel racer. Still have a hard time saying that because I am not in the 1D.
You just said what I couldn't figure out how to say! :) I took a few years off from owning horses after my got-a-divorce-while-going-through-cancer phase of my life. I used to be really successful running barrels. Anyway, when I finally bought a horse again, my budget was very limited. I ended up buying and selling a few nice young horses that just weren't going to be competitive enough for me. They were all nice colts, and were really well broke when I sold them though. :) And now I have a nice 6 yr old mare who is turning into a world champion practice pen horse. She works well everywhere I take her, except when I pay an entry fee! We make the dumbest rookie mistakes! It's embarrassing. I know she's capable of being a contender, but I think I am her problem. I still know what I'm supposed to do, just can't seem to actually do it. LOL.
I'm in the same spot. I stopped riding when I was 17. Got back into riding last year. Got my horse in February. Have been training him since. I'll be 25 in August. Girls my age are killing it right now. I'm not in any D cause I'm not truly competing yet. I have 1D aspirations though!
Now I have to save up for a truck and trailer so I can start hauling and seasoning. My gelding is loping a pretty decent pattern now! :D |
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Location: Lost in the corn of Iowa. | Vickie - 2014-05-30 6:23 AM
When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer.
Or when you mow the grass on your rider and you set and rate before turning the mower!! LOL!!! |
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| HotbearLVR - 2014-05-30 7:14 AM Vickie - 2014-05-30 6:23 AM When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer. ....... or when you are driving down the highway where the speed limit is 55, and you are daydreaming of making a scalding run, and you lean forward and glance down to see you are going 90 mph.......you are a barrel racer.
oh my goodness, I thought I was the only one that does that. My husband is all "honey, did you win?", all I can do is bust out laughing.... he knows me all to well! |
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | FlyingJT - 2014-05-30 10:21 AM
HotbearLVR - 2014-05-30 7:14 AM Vickie - 2014-05-30 6:23 AM When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer. ....... or when you are driving down the highway where the speed limit is 55, and you are daydreaming of making a scalding run, and you lean forward and glance down to see you are going 90 mph.......you are a barrel racer.
Lol especially when there is a good tune on the radio that you like to ride too!! |
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| ndiehl - 2014-05-30 10:24 AM
FlyingJT - 2014-05-30 10:21 AM
HotbearLVR - 2014-05-30 7:14 AM Vickie - 2014-05-30 6:23 AM When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer. ....... or when you are driving down the highway where the speed limit is 55, and you are daydreaming of making a scalding run, and you lean forward and glance down to see you are going 90 mph.......you are a barrel racer.
Lol especially when there is a good tune on the radio that you like to ride too!!
and you feel yourself step on the gas and then let off when you get to the "barrel" and then step on it again. |
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | I will get flamed for this so zipping my suit up now. LOL
My pet peeve is people saying I look SO YOUNG. I get it all the time. Omg your how old you only look 18... and then telling me I will like like it when I am 50. Trying to sell a horse and being asked if it's mine or my parents because I'm too young... People keep asking me what I am going to school for too. Weird stares when I go out with dean because even though we are 1 year apart I look that much younger. I am 28 and would at least like to look in the same decade. I tan like crazy hoping to get one wrinkle.... Just 1. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Phxbarrel - 2014-05-30 9:24 AM >.< . In my opinion, a 'barrel racer' is someone who pro rodeos or rodeos and actually wins money and perhaps that is their main source of keeping a float during rodeo season... A person who barrel races is anyone who competes in the sport, perhaps as a hobby, doing jackpots and maybe even has pro rodeo aspirations, but hasn't hit the big leagues yet.
Seriously????? I know lots of "jackpot" BARREL RACERS that could hold their own IF they chose to haul and compete in rodeos. And I guess all of the "men" fall into the "person who barrel races"......
And this comment is just plain asinine and RUDE.......
Any idiot with a 4D horse can do that
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | sodapop - 2014-05-30 10:37 AM My real pet peeve.............
People who claim to be bikini models when they aren't.
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Location: In Ky following Barrel Races & Walker hounds. | NJJ - 2014-05-30 11:17 AM
Phxbarrel - 2014-05-30 9:24 AM >.< . In my opinion, a 'barrel racer' is someone who pro rodeos or rodeos and actually wins money and perhaps that is their main source of keeping a float during rodeo season... A person who barrel races is anyone who competes in the sport, perhaps as a hobby, doing jackpots and maybe even has pro rodeo aspirations, but hasn't hit the big leagues yet.
Seriously????? I know lots of "jackpot" BARREL RACERS that could hold their own IF they chose to haul and compete in rodeos. And I guess all of the "men" fall into the "person who barrel races"......
And this comment is just plain asinine and RUDE.......Any idiot with a 4D horse can do that
I dont really have a horse in the race, but I am curious to know what she categorizes herself as..... |
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | Phxbarrel - 2014-05-30 9:24 AM There is a whole ranch claiming to be experts out where I came from... Sure they win all the gymkhanas but you never see them win buckles or keep up in the bigger shows.... but they are the 'experts' after all. I learned that those who are the experts don't go flaunting themselves. Humility and records/buckles/money talk. Those are who I associate myself with. I barrel race, but haven't won anything good since high school, nor have I had a horse ready to compete! Hoping my gelding makes at least a decent 3D horse! :P I too take lessons diligently and got a horse training apprenticeship to better myself. :D It doesn't bother me when people claim to be barrel racers... fake it till you make it, but holy god don't claim to be an expert when all you win is gymkhanas! >.< Any idiot with a 4D horse can do that. In my opinion, a 'barrel racer' is someone who pro rodeos or rodeos and actually wins money and perhaps that is their main source of keeping a float during rodeo season... A person who barrel races is anyone who competes in the sport, perhaps as a hobby, doing jackpots and maybe even has pro rodeo aspirations, but hasn't hit the big leagues yet. I am a person who 'barrel races'. I have never ridden in a pro rodeo. Never hit the big leagues, but hopefully one day I'll jockey the horse that takes me there! :D But sometimes it's easier to say you're a barrel racer than I'm a person who barrel races for fun. What a mouth full! :P
I find the highlighted remark to be defensive and close minded. I use to run, and now my daughter does, a small show series every summer. Guess what, some of the riders (male & female) that run at the bigger 4D shows, pull in to run the jackpot classes (barrels and poles). Generally these riders live close by and can win a nice little amount in one day. Nothing grand or large but well worth their time. The rest of us "idots with 4D horses" are not going to be competive against them if we have not put in the time, work and effort needed and guess what there are no divisions, just 1st thru 5th. So when you place, you are holding your own against some good company. It is usually the 4-H kids holding their own in these classes also. Just because people choose to run smaller shows it does not make them automatically an "idot with a 4D horse" no more than it makes them an expert. There good and bad riders at smaller shows, just like at bigger shows.
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Location: Kentucky | I'm not even a barrel racer and I'm on this forum.... oh s%it! |
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| You're welcome!!! Glad it made you all laugh ;) As much as I like myself tan, I'm naturally not unless I'm in the sun a lot and I get a light tan at that. It's really not healthy. My grandma has had Melanoma twice and my aunt had it once at a very bad, late stage. Luckily they're still alive. I myself have had 7 or 8 moles removed and some of them I had to be put to sleep for because they thought they were going to be cancerous, so they had to take the skin around them as well. ANYWAYS, I'm so sick of people thinking tan is the only pretty. Yes, it covers up all my flaws and it's nice but I'm not gonna ruin my skin for it. That's why I get spray tans every now and then or stick to my white freckley skin. Lol And I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, prayers for you and glad you wear sunscreen  |
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| Let me add to the real subject here, I'm not sure exactly what you call a barrel racer. I have a barrel horse and am a beginner barrel racer after wanting to do it forever. I've only shown about 2 or 3 times since I got her last year because I'm trying to just practice and get comfortable before I really try and show more. But it's just a hobby to me, does that make me a barrel racer or am I not professional enough? I'm not bein biotchy when I say that either! |
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Location: Texas | NJJ - 2014-05-30 11:17 AM
Phxbarrel - 2014-05-30 9:24 AM >.< . In my opinion, a 'barrel racer' is someone who pro rodeos or rodeos and actually wins money and perhaps that is their main source of keeping a float during rodeo season... A person who barrel races is anyone who competes in the sport, perhaps as a hobby, doing jackpots and maybe even has pro rodeo aspirations, but hasn't hit the big leagues yet.
Seriously????? I know lots of "jackpot" BARREL RACERS that could hold their own IF they chose to haul and compete in rodeos. And I guess all of the "men" fall into the "person who barrel races"......
And this comment is just plain asinine and RUDE.......Any idiot with a 4D horse can do that
say whaaaaaaaaaaat! Wow.
Barrel racer, runs barrels- to me its the same dang thing. I don't care how I am labeled, and I could care less how people label me, but that post is ridiculous. you run barrels, you are a barrel racer. |
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| Three 4 Luck - 2014-05-30 11:41 AM sodapop - 2014-05-30 10:37 AM My real pet peeve.............
People who claim to be bikini models when they aren't. Cindyt, you've been called out.
I forgot about her avatar picture! LOL
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I'm the best barrel racer in the world. Seriously. I've been barrel racing since I was 14 years old and I have won every single race I have entered!
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| Vickie - 2014-05-29 11:52 AM Personally I am a true has-been, been there, won that, got the buckles to prove it. And I am proud to be an old has-been rather than a never-been. LOL
I'm right there with ya on this one. I have always said it is better to be an "has been then a never been"! No one can take away the saddles, buckles and wins that I have from my past. I was very lucky to have the horses that I did at a time in m life that I could really Use them. Now days I have my eyes set on different things. |
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Location: ND | Barrel racers are people?????? |
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | dhdqhllc - 2014-05-30 1:36 PM
Barrel racers are people??????
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Location: Michigan | Phxbarrel - 2014-05-30 9:24 AM
It doesn't bother me when people claim to be barrel racers... fake it till you make it, but holy god don't claim to be an expert when all you win is gymkhanas! >.< Any idiot with a 4D horse can do that.
Pretty ignorant comment.
I don't rodeo for obvious reasons, but I am pretty serious about racing. My daughter and I do run at most of the jackpots in our area and do pretty well, but honestly I enjoy going to local gymkhanas more. I want to keep racing fun for my daughter and running for money all the time can be a bit stressful so we go to the fun show where she can just ride and have fun.
That said most jackpot runners have a hard enough time running poles much less any other event, sure your 4D rider might do well in barrels but would get their butt handed to them in any of the other events. I enjoy running other events and think it helps keep my horse focused on listening to me rather than just eating barrels on her own.
Just because someone does not run rodeo or jackpots does not mean they are some yahoo that is ignorant of how to barrel race or inferior in ability to those who do. I really enjoy and most weeks would rather run for a silly trophy, but when we do run the big jackpots we usually run half a second off the fastest jackpot riders in MI.
So you should really not look down you nose at those of us who choose a different venue to race. |
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | I can't figure out why anyone would worry about something that effects their life in no way. |
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Location: NM | I don't particularly like being called an idiot. More over, who are you to be calling people like me idiots??? I've not run for many years. I'm doing it now. That's the key. I'm getting out there and doing it. I have no aspirations of going down the rodeo road. I'm quite content going to jackpots. Call me an idiot if you will. I'll keep my opinion of you to myself. |
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Location: Heart of Texas | I'm currently a "has been." Been there, won that. Since I don't currently rodeo due to my son's year round baseball schedule, am I no longer a barrel racer? |
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Location: Heart of Texas | This thread is historical. It brought back both Cougars! RARW! I think she should read Coug's signature. |
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Location: NM | T-Zip - 2014-05-30 1:25 PM
This thread is historical. It brought back both Cougars! RARW! I think she should read Coug's signature.
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Location: Peg-Leg Julia Grimm | Since when has being a barrel racer been worth bragging about? Most other 'horse people' look down on barrel racers. At least pick something with some stones. Like a professional 3 day eventer. That's something to brag about. lol |
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Location: PNW | OregonBR - 2014-05-30 3:54 PM
Since when has being a barrel racer been worth bragging about? Most other 'horse people' look down on barrel racers. At least pick something with some stones. Like a professional 3 day eventer. That's something to brag about. lol
As a past hunter, this made me lol so hard.
But! I do know what George Morris would say to all this sillyness: "all of you shut up.... And then something surly and profound about nobody being better than anybody, only harder working."
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Location: Broxton, Ga | SC Wrangler - 2014-05-29 3:45 PM I can't figure out why anyone would worry about something that effects their life in no way.
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Location: Indiana | I always go back to "When you know better, you do better." People want to fit in and be part of something. I had a lot to learn and will always have more to learn. The last few years I haven't gone as much because we are hauling the kids and running a business, but I still think of myself as a barrel racer. (Although I'm starting to think I'm a "Once was" if I don't enter something soon). I say don't let it get to you, they want to be part of something and maybe it's all they can do to just dream the dream. There's room for everyone in barrel racing, we need fans to cheer us on, people to promote the sport, professionals to give us something to shoot for, and even some space for the "Once Was"ers who miss it and go as much as they can like me.
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Location: PNW | TT's - 2014-05-30 5:23 PM
I always go back to "When you know better, you do better." People want to fit in and be part of something. I had a lot to learn and will always have more to learn. The last few years I haven't gone as much because we are hauling the kids and running a business, but I still think of myself as a barrel racer. (Although I'm starting to think I'm a "Once was" if I don't enter something soon). I say don't let it get to you, they want to be part of something and maybe it's all they can do to just dream the dream. There's room for everyone in barrel racing, we need fans to cheer us on, people to promote the sport, professionals to give us something to shoot for, and even some space for the "Once Was"ers who miss it and go as much as they can like me.
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Location: North Dakota | I'll admit it, I am an armchair critique. But don't automatically hate on people that tend to be this way. I am not doing it to be nasty, or to make myself feel superior, or whatever. It's a habit ingrained in my being from the hundreds of horse shows I watched as a child, comparing my picks to the judge's. Also, regarding barrels specifically, my sister is new to barrel racing and if she's watching with me and I can pick out something that a rider does really well or poorly, then that's a visual aid for her.
I give every rider credit. I mean, they are the ones riding. They may have things to improve, but it's all part of the learning process and I'm certainly not going to look down on any rider, nor am I going to go up to them and tell them "hey, you should do x, y, and z. Trust me. I am really good at sitting in this chair." I'm not thinking in terms of "oh, well I could do it better". I don't compare myself. Whether or not I could, I'm the one in the chair. I've gone back to dressage anyway. |
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| Haven't read the whole thread...but...
One of the things that drew me to barrel racing when my confidence over fences was gone and I was just riding what needed ridden and starting babies was the people. At the end of the day, if you ain't fast enough you ain't fast enough. The only thing you have to compete against is the clock, presuming you are an ethical and moral person there's not a darn thing you can do about who runs faster than you. As someone who was burned out on judged show pen events, it was like a new awakening.
Taking that element of judged competition away, I have a blast going to races. People are friendly, they're having fun, and a lot of them are willing to give you advice if you're struggling somewhere. I remember having a rough 2nd barrel one day and made a comment to my boyfriend that it kind of felt like he cross fired coming into it. A bit later another gal who had been in the drag came up to me, said no - he had a beautiful full lead change and gave me some advice about what she saw, after asking if I wanted any As a beginning racer, it was invaluable. In he hunter world people would have just talked behind my back...
I haven't been racing long. I haven't ran a ton of different horses. But I try to do it right. I have a good background and knowledge of a what a solid foundation a horse needs. I read a lot, I watch a lot of videos, and I lurked here before I was ever brave enough to throw in my 2 cents. It's been a journey with my current horse and I can't wait to be able to afford a second in a few years to make the journey with them.
I've always tried and prided myself on being the best horsewoman I can be and do the best by my animals.
Because of that what frustrates me the most is when I do go to a show or gymkhana and see terribly ill fitting tack, horses who clearly hate their job and many who scream for a Chiro or vet they appear so sore, being whipped and spurred around 3 cans. That makes me sick. Those are the people who give barrel racers a bad rap. |
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | Do I dare say this? ........... Some of the most knowledge horsemen and women I have ever met are just.....TRAIL RIDERS (a collective gasp is heard across the board )
So I am "has been" barrel racer, that loved to run at jackpots and I trail ride now..................I shall never show my face again in public |
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | txdad - 2014-05-30 11:31 PM
I'm a wanna be has been... Or is it a has been wanna be? I dont remember, but somewhere in there I petted a barrel horse once...
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| Here is my pet peeve.
The people who are irked by nobody's calling themselves barrel racers.
A true horse person is what we should all be aiming to be. A person who doesn't get their panties in a wad on the title one gives themselves.
A true horse person will instead of making snide blanket statements will help to promote education, constructive criticism, and positive reinforcement.
A true horse person will be there to lend a helping hand whenever it is needed.
Myself I barrel race, I have had 1d horses I have had 4d horses, not all horses have the ability to be 1d horses, who cares where someone places money is money, I am happy for my friends who kick my but, or for the friends who win money in the 3d.
I have also rodeod, I have placed, and won some buckles at amature rodeos, but honestly I don't like driving from one end of the country to the other in a weekend to run. I also don't like the ground at rodeos, I like nice manicured barrel races. I do admire the girls who have the stamina, and drive to rodeo, but I don't think of them (in general) any more then the people who just jackpot.
I have also gymkhaned, it takes a different mindset of a horse to do all 4-5 events, it takes a different style of training to achieve this mindset. I also admire these people who go out try their hardest, and I have friends who would rather gymkhana then rodeo or jackpot as it is a more family oriented environment, their horses have won at rodeos and jackpots.
Myself, I try to be the best barrel racer I can be, I love the training and futuriting the young ones, I still try and go to a clinic each year to improve my skills, I sit on the side lines and analyze other people's runs.
I also try and be the best horsewoman I can be, I ride with my friend who is a cutter, he laughs at me when I try to work the mechanical cow in my barrel saddle, I have kissed my horses neck many times, lol. I am constantly trying to attend lectures, seminars, demos to improve my knowledge.
I also want to add my mother can critique a barrel run with the best of them, she has never barrel raced, but drove me to my first clinic when I was 9, she has observed many clinicians. I still thank her for her tireless effort to get me to where I am today, and I applaud all the other parents doing the same thing, I do not think less of you for not turning a barrel.
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| Coug - 2014-05-31 1:20 PM I don't particularly like being called an idiot. More over, who are you to be calling people like me idiots??? I've not run for many years. I'm doing it now. That's the key. I'm getting out there and doing it. I have no aspirations of going down the rodeo road. I'm quite content going to jackpots. Call me an idiot if you will. I'll keep my opinion of you to myself.
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Cheryl made some excellent points.
I do have one beef. I hate it when jackass men ask me who drove me to the barrel race/rodeo. Are you kidding me?
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Location: your guess is as good as mine | cheryl makofka - 2014-05-31 12:19 AM Here is my pet peeve. The people who are irked by nobody's calling themselves barrel racers. A true horse person is what we should all be aiming to be. A person who doesn't get their panties in a wad on the title one gives themselves. A true horse person will instead of making snide blanket statements will help to promote education, constructive criticism, and positive reinforcement. A true horse person will be there to lend a helping hand whenever it is needed. Myself I barrel race, I have had 1d horses I have had 4d horses, not all horses have the ability to be 1d horses, who cares where someone places money is money, I am happy for my friends who kick my but, or for the friends who win money in the 3d. I have also rodeod, I have placed, and won some buckles at amature rodeos, but honestly I don't like driving from one end of the country to the other in a weekend to run. I also don't like the ground at rodeos, I like nice manicured barrel races. I do admire the girls who have the stamina, and drive to rodeo, but I don't think of them (in general) any more then the people who just jackpot. I have also gymkhaned, it takes a different mindset of a horse to do all 4-5 events, it takes a different style of training to achieve this mindset. I also admire these people who go out try their hardest, and I have friends who would rather gymkhana then rodeo or jackpot as it is a more family oriented environment, their horses have won at rodeos and jackpots. Myself, I try to be the best barrel racer I can be, I love the training and futuriting the young ones, I still try and go to a clinic each year to improve my skills, I sit on the side lines and analyze other people's runs. I also try and be the best horsewoman I can be, I ride with my friend who is a cutter, he laughs at me when I try to work the mechanical cow in my barrel saddle, I have kissed my horses neck many times, lol. I am constantly trying to attend lectures, seminars, demos to improve my knowledge. I also want to add my mother can critique a barrel run with the best of them, she has never barrel raced, but drove me to my first clinic when I was 9, she has observed many clinicians. I still thank her for her tireless effort to get me to where I am today, and I applaud all the other parents doing the same thing, I do not think less of you for not turning a barrel. For the people who are irked by self proclaimed barrel racers, get over it, if they have something to say be respectful, keep an open mind, you may learn something
The highlighted part is my Dad to a T...never turned a barrel in his life & the only time he's even been on a barrel horse was a couple of times he rode one of mine around the pasture. But he's watched & studied a lot of the greats right alongside me, and he has always filmed my runs & critiqued them with me. He can spot stuff that happens during a run like nobody's business... |
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Location: Adopt a homeless pet - www.petfinder.com! | ghost rider - 2014-05-31 11:41 AM cheryl makofka - 2014-05-31 12:19 AM Here is my pet peeve. The people who are irked by nobody's calling themselves barrel racers. A true horse person is what we should all be aiming to be. A person who doesn't get their panties in a wad on the title one gives themselves. A true horse person will instead of making snide blanket statements will help to promote education, constructive criticism, and positive reinforcement. A true horse person will be there to lend a helping hand whenever it is needed. Myself I barrel race, I have had 1d horses I have had 4d horses, not all horses have the ability to be 1d horses, who cares where someone places money is money, I am happy for my friends who kick my but, or for the friends who win money in the 3d. I have also rodeod, I have placed, and won some buckles at amature rodeos, but honestly I don't like driving from one end of the country to the other in a weekend to run. I also don't like the ground at rodeos, I like nice manicured barrel races. I do admire the girls who have the stamina, and drive to rodeo, but I don't think of them (in general) any more then the people who just jackpot. I have also gymkhaned, it takes a different mindset of a horse to do all 4-5 events, it takes a different style of training to achieve this mindset. I also admire these people who go out try their hardest, and I have friends who would rather gymkhana then rodeo or jackpot as it is a more family oriented environment, their horses have won at rodeos and jackpots. Myself, I try to be the best barrel racer I can be, I love the training and futuriting the young ones, I still try and go to a clinic each year to improve my skills, I sit on the side lines and analyze other people's runs. I also try and be the best horsewoman I can be, I ride with my friend who is a cutter, he laughs at me when I try to work the mechanical cow in my barrel saddle, I have kissed my horses neck many times, lol. I am constantly trying to attend lectures, seminars, demos to improve my knowledge. I also want to add my mother can critique a barrel run with the best of them, she has never barrel raced, but drove me to my first clinic when I was 9, she has observed many clinicians. I still thank her for her tireless effort to get me to where I am today, and I applaud all the other parents doing the same thing, I do not think less of you for not turning a barrel. For the people who are irked by self proclaimed barrel racers, get over it, if they have something to say be respectful, keep an open mind, you may learn something
The highlighted part is my Dad to a T...never turned a barrel in his life & the only time he's even been on a barrel horse was a couple of times he rode one of mine around the pasture. But he's watched & studied a lot of the greats right alongside me, and he has always filmed my runs & critiqued them with me. He can spot stuff that happens during a run like nobody's business...
Same as my husband! He is much more observant than I am and I value his feedback highly even though he only rides once or twice a year - when I pretty much have to make him! - and, I will say he has a great eye for lameness and movement, he picked up a barely grade 1 lameness (confirmed by my vet) and I couldn't see it all. He has driven me many miles to barrel races, watched people warm up and run when I'm focused on myself and my horse - I would venture to say he's seen more runs than I have, yet he didn't grow up with horses and didn't own one until he "adopted" mine when we got married. |
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Location: Texas | HotbearLVR - 2014-05-30 7:14 AM
Vickie - 2014-05-30 6:23 AM
When you are watching the NFR on TV and you involuntarily turn to look for the next barrel in your chair in the living room - you are/were a barrel racer.
.......or when you are driving down the highway where the speed limit is 55, and you are daydreaming of making a scalding run, and you lean forward and glance down to see you are going 90 mph.......you are a barrel racer.
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Location: Texas | NJJ - 2014-05-30 11:17 AM
Phxbarrel - 2014-05-30 9:24 AM >.< . In my opinion, a 'barrel racer' is someone who pro rodeos or rodeos and actually wins money and perhaps that is their main source of keeping a float during rodeo season... A person who barrel races is anyone who competes in the sport, perhaps as a hobby, doing jackpots and maybe even has pro rodeo aspirations, but hasn't hit the big leagues yet.
Seriously????? I know lots of "jackpot" BARREL RACERS that could hold their own IF they chose to haul and compete in rodeos. And I guess all of the "men" fall into the "person who barrel races"......
And this comment is just plain asinine and RUDE.......Any idiot with a 4D horse can do that
Ditto! Your a " barrel racer"?? The barrel racers I know handle themselves 100 times better then you ever will! Your the kind of person I don't want to be associated with! I must be an idiot then because my horse is a 4d barrel horse and a CHAMPION playday horse. I have conpeted on him 4 out of the 6 yrs i've had him and in 4 yrs he has won me a halter, winter blanket, 3 buckles and a saddle. Show me an idiot that can do that! I don't run in the 1d but I can ride with the best of them. I train horses and the proof is in my training. I know that I am a CHAMPION do I go around telling people that NO. I haven't been to a rodeo since '07 but that doesn't mean I'm not a barrel racer.
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| I'm a has been Maclay Medal/equitation competitor and Working Hunter Champion who is a wanna be barrel racer. And although I technically suck at barrel racing so far because my times aren't fast and I am still trying to get the pattern perfect, I DO call myself a barrel racer. Why? Because I have wholeheartedly dedicated myself to learning all about this event, training for it, and winning at it in whatever D I can. I plan to be that stealthy adversary that no one pays attention to until it's the end of the year and I am way up there in the rankings, whether it be from smoking hot runs or flat out consistency without hitting barrels or taking a tour of the arena when I go.
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| cheryl makofka - 2014-05-31 1:19 AM Here is my pet peeve. The people who are irked by nobody's calling themselves barrel racers. A true horse person is what we should all be aiming to be. A person who doesn't get their panties in a wad on the title one gives themselves. A true horse person will instead of making snide blanket statements will help to promote education, constructive criticism, and positive reinforcement. A true horse person will be there to lend a helping hand whenever it is needed. Myself I barrel race, I have had 1d horses I have had 4d horses, not all horses have the ability to be 1d horses, who cares where someone places money is money, I am happy for my friends who kick my but, or for the friends who win money in the 3d. I have also rodeod, I have placed, and won some buckles at amature rodeos, but honestly I don't like driving from one end of the country to the other in a weekend to run. I also don't like the ground at rodeos, I like nice manicured barrel races. I do admire the girls who have the stamina, and drive to rodeo, but I don't think of them (in general) any more then the people who just jackpot. I have also gymkhaned, it takes a different mindset of a horse to do all 4-5 events, it takes a different style of training to achieve this mindset. I also admire these people who go out try their hardest, and I have friends who would rather gymkhana then rodeo or jackpot as it is a more family oriented environment, their horses have won at rodeos and jackpots. Myself, I try to be the best barrel racer I can be, I love the training and futuriting the young ones, I still try and go to a clinic each year to improve my skills, I sit on the side lines and analyze other people's runs. I also try and be the best horsewoman I can be, I ride with my friend who is a cutter, he laughs at me when I try to work the mechanical cow in my barrel saddle, I have kissed my horses neck many times, lol. I am constantly trying to attend lectures, seminars, demos to improve my knowledge. I also want to add my mother can critique a barrel run with the best of them, she has never barrel raced, but drove me to my first clinic when I was 9, she has observed many clinicians. I still thank her for her tireless effort to get me to where I am today, and I applaud all the other parents doing the same thing, I do not think less of you for not turning a barrel. For the people who are irked by self proclaimed barrel racers, get over it, if they have something to say be respectful, keep an open mind, you may learn something
LOL! I may butt heads with you (not bad, just difference in opinions sometimes) but you hit the nail on the head with this!!!
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Location: Where it is too cold, SD | I think everyone has an opinion of what classifies one to be a barrel racer - in todays world of playdays, jackpots and rodeos there are many who compete at all levels - and thousands upon thousands of different calibar of horses.
In response to the original poster - I myself know of a gal that has never in her life ran barrels but her facebook used to state she was a professional barrel racer and lived to run barrels - she is a novice rider and if she tried to run barrels wouldn't get off a trot - yet will talk down to others because she is "PRO" 
As for me - I've won some nicer things back in the day - 20+ years - two kids and many health issues ago -
Last year I was able to compete again - it is flat out amazing how catty and rude people are!!! Ok? So I am 40? And not winning 1st place and so I've gained some middle age weight? Why is that your problem??? I ride and run barrels for MY PERSONAL satisfaction - no one elses right? But wow! I heard so many people say things like my horse should be riding me so I don't break his back? I mean I am NOT that fat people! But its the 20 something 95 pounders saying it ??? I hope they get fat when they are 35! LOL (not really) |
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Location: Midwest | CYA Ranch - 2014-05-31 9:03 AM Cheryl made some excellent points.
I do have one beef. I hate it when jackass men ask me who drove me to the barrel race/rodeo. Are you kidding me?
Um, they are probably just trying to see if you have a man so they can hit on you. lol |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | DesignerShoes - 2014-06-02 12:51 AM I think everyone has an opinion of what classifies one to be a barrel racer - in todays world of playdays, jackpots and rodeos there are many who compete at all levels - and thousands upon thousands of different calibar of horses.
In response to the original poster - I myself know of a gal that has never in her life ran barrels but her facebook used to state she was a professional barrel racer and lived to run barrels - she is a novice rider and if she tried to run barrels wouldn't get off a trot - yet will talk down to others because she is "PRO"
As for me - I've won some nicer things back in the day - 20+ years - two kids and many health issues ago -
Last year I was able to compete again - it is flat out amazing how catty and rude people are!!! Ok? So I am 40? And not winning 1st place and so I've gained some middle age weight? Why is that your problem??? I ride and run barrels for MY PERSONAL satisfaction - no one elses right? But wow! I heard so many people say things like my horse should be riding me so I don't break his back? I mean I am NOT that fat people! But its the 20 something 95 pounders saying it ??? I hope they get fat when they are 35! LOL (not really)
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | barrelracr131 - 2014-06-02 7:02 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-05-31 9:03 AM Cheryl made some excellent points.
I do have one beef. I hate it when jackass men ask me who drove me to the barrel race/rodeo. Are you kidding me?
Um, they are probably just trying to see if you have a man so they can hit on you. lol
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | DesignerShoes - 2014-06-02 12:51 AM I think everyone has an opinion of what classifies one to be a barrel racer - in todays world of playdays, jackpots and rodeos there are many who compete at all levels - and thousands upon thousands of different calibar of horses.
In response to the original poster - I myself know of a gal that has never in her life ran barrels but her facebook used to state she was a professional barrel racer and lived to run barrels - she is a novice rider and if she tried to run barrels wouldn't get off a trot - yet will talk down to others because she is "PRO"
As for me - I've won some nicer things back in the day - 20+ years - two kids and many health issues ago -
Last year I was able to compete again - it is flat out amazing how catty and rude people are!!! Ok? So I am 40? And not winning 1st place and so I've gained some middle age weight? Why is that your problem??? I ride and run barrels for MY PERSONAL satisfaction - no one elses right? But wow! I heard so many people say things like my horse should be riding me so I don't break his back? I mean I am NOT that fat people! But its the 20 something 95 pounders saying it ??? I hope they get fat when they are 35! LOL (not really)
Those girls don't have any raising and I bet they will pay for that arrogance one day. I know where you're coming from tho. I was out for 7 years and started back last year after 2 kids and some serious health issues of my own. I will never be the rider I was, and my horse and I have had some struggles. Half the people going anymore have no idea who I am or what I won back in the day. I don't care. I'm back going and having fun even if we suck a good half of the time. LOL |
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Location: Phoenix | Murphy - 2014-05-29 9:10 AM Doesn't really bother me.... doesn't effect my life in any way.
Ditto. I can't even think of an example in my life.
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | txdad - 2014-06-02 1:07 PM has the OP been back since the first page?
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | TNcowgirl88 - 2014-06-02 3:50 PM txdad - 2014-06-02 1:07 PM has the OP been back since the first page? I was wondering that too??
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | LRQHS - 2014-06-02 3:52 PM TNcowgirl88 - 2014-06-02 3:50 PM txdad - 2014-06-02 1:07 PM has the OP been back since the first page? I was wondering that too??
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | NJJ - 2014-06-02 4:29 PM LRQHS - 2014-06-02 3:52 PM TNcowgirl88 - 2014-06-02 3:50 PM txdad - 2014-06-02 1:07 PM has the OP been back since the first page? I was wondering that too??
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | NJJ - 2014-06-02 4:29 PM LRQHS - 2014-06-02 3:52 PM TNcowgirl88 - 2014-06-02 3:50 PM txdad - 2014-06-02 1:07 PM has the OP been back since the first page? I was wondering that too??
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| You might be a barrel racer if you click at everything to make it move... people hate going to the mall with me because I click at everything. I also seem to use my legs on my chair while watching barrels on TV. You'll also catch my twitching my hands and wrists trying to not steer my chair also.
But as far as those stating you're only a barrel racer if you rodeo or run big 4D's... we have a very active gymkana type organization in MN called WSCA. It has a year end show every year. Those who do strictly "barrels" will qualify and come for that show at the end of the year and guess what they've rarely won barrels.
I dont think you need to rodeo or run the big 4D's to be a knowledgeable barrel racer. I've learned so much from people in these smaller circuits. And for the pet peeve, Ive entered rodeos and college rodeod but I dont "rodeo." However, its an easy description to those who have no clue ... for someone with little patience .... its the easiest way for me to explain why i cant hangout on weekends. lol if they're a close enough friend, ill explain the difference. |
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Location: sunny california | stayceem - 2014-06-02 4:32 PM You might be a barrel racer if you click at everything to make it move... people hate going to the mall with me because I click at everything. I also seem to use my legs on my chair while watching barrels on TV. You'll also catch my twitching my hands and wrists trying to not steer my chair also. But as far as those stating you're only a barrel racer if you rodeo or run big 4D's... we have a very active gymkana type organization in MN called WSCA. It has a year end show every year. Those who do strictly "barrels" will qualify and come for that show at the end of the year and guess what they've rarely won barrels. I dont think you need to rodeo or run the big 4D's to be a knowledgeable barrel racer. I've learned so much from people in these smaller circuits. And for the pet peeve, Ive entered rodeos and college rodeod but I dont "rodeo." However, its an easy description to those who have no clue ... for someone with little patience .... its the easiest way for me to explain why i cant hangout on weekends. lol if they're a close enough friend, ill explain the difference.
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | If you can run your horse around three cans @ a sanctioned event whether you win big or knock a barrel I may consider you a barrel racer. The real thing that annoys me is that in one of the main threads @ the top ABSCESS is spelled wrong... drives me bonkers Its a short drive lol |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Speaking of forgetting you're not dealing with horses... At my daughter's end of season Tball awards ceremony, I was trying to get a pic and the head honcho dude was in my way. I was so focused on trying to get the pic that I reached and poked his arm and clucked to get him to move over. That man gives really good stink eye. My mom and husband saw me do it from the stands and were dying laughing. |
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Location: Midwest | LRQHS - 2014-06-02 1:11 PM txdad - 2014-06-02 1:07 PM has the OP been back since the first page? I don't know. I didn't read it.
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Location: southeast Texas | Three 4 Luck - 2014-06-02 7:28 PM Speaking of forgetting you're not dealing with horses... At my daughter's end of season Tball awards ceremony, I was trying to get a pic and the head honcho dude was in my way. I was so focused on trying to get the pic that I reached and poked his arm and clucked to get him to move over. That man gives really good stink eye. My mom and husband saw me do it from the stands and were dying laughing.
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Location: relocated to Texas | Murphy - 2014-05-30 10:10 AM Doesn't really bother me.... doesn't effect my life in any way.
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Doesn't really bother me.... doesn't effect my life in any way.
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dhdqhllc - 2014-05-30 1:36 PM
Barrel racers are people??????
Just girls... boys are wannabe's
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Location: South Central Florida | For the most part, I have enough trouble managing my own life, don't really worry a lot about others. I do have my pet grumps, but I try to ask myself "why does this bother you"? Its usually more about me than them if I'm honest.
On the other hand, very few of the best coaches in the world, be it football, gymnastics, baseball etc.... were great at the sport they coached. Most of them were average or poor. Sometimes your gift is in seeing and understanding, not necessarily doing. A lot of people that are good, don't have to think about it, it's natural. The coaches are great because they "wanted" and had to think and look hard, which makes them excell at teaching others.
But back to worrying about my own life
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| DesignerShoes - 2014-06-01 11:51 PM
I think everyone has an opinion of what classifies one to be a barrel racer - in todays world of playdays, jackpots and rodeos there are many who compete at all levels - and thousands upon thousands of different calibar of horses.
In response to the original poster - I myself know of a gal that has never in her life ran barrels but her facebook used to state she was a professional barrel racer and lived to run barrels - she is a novice rider and if she tried to run barrels wouldn't get off a trot - yet will talk down to others because she is "PRO"
As for me - I've won some nicer things back in the day - 20+ years - two kids and many health issues ago -
Last year I was able to compete again - it is flat out amazing how catty and rude people are!!! Ok? So I am 40? And not winning 1st place and so I've gained some middle age weight? Why is that your problem??? I ride and run barrels for MY PERSONAL satisfaction - no one elses right? But wow! I heard so many people say things like my horse should be riding me so I don't break his back? I mean I am NOT that fat people! But its the 20 something 95 pounders saying it ??? I hope they get fat when they are 35! LOL (not really)
Good grief! Some people truly just suck at life, I'm so sorry that you were treated this way!
I have two kids, so the core strength and balance are far from what they once were. I had a wreck a while back that landed me in the ER with a concussion and spinal damage, so the confidence is about shot. But I still go when I can, I dang near have an anxiety attack every time I head to the holding pen, but I go, I'm scared to death that I will let my fear of getting hurt again steal my love for this sport, so I force myself to go. I warm up and then I sit in a corner out of the way and ask God to go with me, to just keep my run clean and safe. Every single time I come out of that alley I thank God, and I could just flipping care less what D I land in, I overcame, I'm one step closer to where I was, and where I want to be.
My entry fee may have been more of a donation but that doesn't make me any less of a person, it doesn't make my love for my horses or this sport any less than anyone else's. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | WOW....... this thread got dug up out of the "dungeons".....it is from June????? |
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Famous for Not Complaining
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Location: Broxton, Ga | Personally some "real" barrel racers.......are just as annoying...........or more........js |
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| NJJ - 2014-12-10 10:21 AM
WOW....... this thread got dug up out of the "dungeons".....it is from June?????
oh jeeze hahaha!!! Saw that seconds after I posted lmbo! |
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I have a real problem with people that say they are barrel racers