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I am pretty new to amateur rodeo and barrel race events. I've been around it my whole life but I am just starting to want to compete more in it. I'm 23 so it is kind of intimidating trying to join the rodeo world. I feel like an outsider. I do have a competitive horse so that isn't my worries. Would someone be willing to kind of walk me through how to register for rodeos and/or barrel events and how they work behind the scenes for like order wise, etc. Thanks!! |
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 Total Germophobe
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Location: Montana | Excellent post! I'm in the same boat you are and about the same age, but am still a year or so away from actually delving into the rodeo world. Have you tried contacting one of the directors at your amateur rodeos? They are most helpful! |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | cfs91nsvc - 2015-02-10 12:35 PM
Hi,
I am pretty new to amateur rodeo and barrel race events. I've been around it my whole life but I am just starting to want to compete more in it. I'm 23 so it is kind of intimidating trying to join the rodeo world. I feel like an outsider. I do have a competitive horse so that isn't my worries. Would someone be willing to kind of walk me through how to register for rodeos and/or barrel events and how they work behind the scenes for like order wise, etc. Thanks!!
I'd recommend finding some people who are hauling to these rodeos and barrel races who live close to you. I'm sure they can help you figure out who to call to enter/ get more info. Maybe even let you haul with them a few times to get the feel of it! It's better and easier ( IMO ) to experience it first hand then have someone explain. It's much different behind the scenes and competing then watching as a spectator! |
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  Twin Sister to Queen Boobie
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Location: East Tennessee but who knows?! | NBHA and IBRA are two good associations to start out in because they let you run practice runs / exhibitions and that's a good way to get your feet wet and get familiar with the process.
Get there a couple hours before the exhibitions start so you're not rushed and can settle in.
You sign up and pay entry fees at the sign up desk which will be on the show grounds or in the office depending on set up. You don't have to be a member to run but there is an extra fee if you're not. Make sure you read the show bill very carefully.
Depending on set up, you'll either wait for your name to be called for you to do your exhibition, or some will sell exhibition tickets at the gate. If you enter an actual class (open or adult) then you'll pay at the signup desk.
I always time my rides so that I'm on my horse at least 40-60 horses (runs) ahead. I'll warm up my horse and be ready to run and in the holding area 20 horses ahead.
Hope that helps! |
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| Most rodeo associations provide a "call in" number and "call in times" for you to enter rodeos over the phone (usually a week or so in advance). Prior to calling in, decide which day of the rodeo you want to compete in and if you want to compete in the main performance or the slack. Once you get to the rodeo go to the office to pay your entry fee and check the draw order so you know where you are in running order. Know the order of events leading up to the barrel race so you can get on your horse in plenty of time. I usually get on my horse 2 events prior to the barrel race. Once on my horse I warm up and listen for the announcer to start the barrels. I hang close to the ally of the arena so when called I can ride right in. If you have more specific questions I would be glad to answer them! Good luck! |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | What state do you live in? Eastern States Rodeos are Ibra and wpra . Western states are wpra and or local mostly. Nbha are in most states and run a 1-D to 4-D system You don't need to be a member to run in these and there is a small fee to run as non member. Some local rodeos will allow locals to compete and will be stated in show bill. Rodeos will have a number to call for entry's and your entry fees are due at such and such dates. If you join WPRA or IBRA you may enter said rodeos. with your memberships as long as fees are paid by due date. Rodeo events are run in the same order as you see at any rodeo. NBHA does a draw for the order you run in or the order that the entry is paid as in first come first served. In the Western states there is also Ubra . American west , barrel buddies. You may google for other barrel races in your state |
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Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass | Hey scwebster could you explain in better detail what you mean by " then you need to decide which you want to run in the Main event or Slack." |
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Location: NE Texas | BS Hauler - 2015-02-11 1:09 PM Hey scwebster could you explain in better detail what you mean by " then you need to decide which you want to run in the Main event or Slack."
You can either enter to run during a performance (where there is a crowd, etc) or during slack (which is usually held after the rodeo or on a different day and there is no crowd). The slack is much quieter and if you're riding a young horse or a horse that isn't seasoned to the rodeo atmosphere, you'll want to start off entering for slack i'd say. |
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| BS Hauler - 2015-02-11 1:09 PM Hey scwebster could you explain in better detail what you mean by " then you need to decide which you want to run in the Main event or Slack."
Sure!
When entering a rodeo you can ask to be entered into the performance or the slack.
A rodeo performance is the portion of a rodeo that includes spectators, entertainment acts, loud music ect.
Slack is a portion of a rodeo that is run before or after performances to allow everyone to have an oppourtunity to compete.
You may enter the slack if one of the following apply to you:
*If the performance of a rodeo is full (they only allow a certain number of entries per event)
* you are not able to attend the rodeo to compete during the performance times.
The slack may be offered the morning prior to a performance, or right after.
For example I entered a rodeo that will be held this friday and saturday. I will not be able to be there to compete for either of the 6pm performance times, so I asked the be entered in the 10am slack.
I hope this helps
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Location: Montana | scwebster - 2015-02-11 1:21 PM BS Hauler - 2015-02-11 1:09 PM Hey scwebster could you explain in better detail what you mean by " then you need to decide which you want to run in the Main event or Slack." Sure!
When entering a rodeo you can ask to be entered into the performance or the slack.
A rodeo performance is the portion of a rodeo that includes spectators, entertainment acts, loud music ect.
Slack is a portion of a rodeo that is run before or after performances to allow everyone to have an oppourtunity to compete.
You may enter the slack if one of the following apply to you:
*If the performance of a rodeo is full (they only allow a certain number of entries per event)
* you are not able to attend the rodeo to compete during the performance times.
The slack may be offered the morning prior to a performance, or right after.
For example I entered a rodeo that will be held this friday and saturday. I will not be able to be there to compete for either of the 6pm performance times, so I asked the be entered in the 10am slack.
I hope this helps
Here, you can also request Performance or Slack, and you can put your first and second choice. |
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Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass | So then each slack and performance has its own payout. I thought that you had to qualify thru the slacks to be able to run in the performances. |
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| These 3 steps will teach you all you need to know...
1-Watch A&Es documentary "Rodeo Girls"
2-vine search- corban livingston
3-YouTube search "Barrel Racer Land"
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| BS Hauler - 2015-02-12 8:21 AM So then each slack and performance has its own payout. I thought that you had to qualify thru the slacks to be able to run in the performances.
No, some rodeos are just "1 go" but there are too many entries to run them all at performances so some have to run in the "slack". Some rodeos such as Fort Worth have 2 rounds which are run at perfromances and slack, each round has a payout and you have to qualify for the finals or short go- which is another pay out. |
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Location: Phoenix | Keep in mind that rodeo is pretty cut and dry. If you get entered up and you can't make it--tough $hit. You draw out and you pay your entry fees anyways. You can see if you can get a trade but it's tricky. If you can I ly make it Friday, you would do your preference as "Fri perf or OUT" but you are mostly likely going to be automatically drawn out. Your buddy group size does play a role in how well you get up. I'd see if you could rodeo with someone in your area and they can show you in the ins and outs. |
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Total Germophobe
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Location: Montana | BS Hauler - 2015-02-12 7:21 AM So then each slack and performance has its own payout. I thought that you had to qualify thru the slacks to be able to run in the performances.
The slack and the perf are altogether in the same payout, as like someone else said, there may be more runners than a performance allows. |
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| Itsme - 2015-02-12 8:26 AM
These 3 steps will teach you all you need to know...
1-Watch A&Es documentary "Rodeo Girls"
2-vine search- corban livingston
3-YouTube search "Barrel Racer Land"
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Location: Midwest | In some associations you can enter a rodeo but if you are not a member and you win, you can't collect your winnings. Performance and slack are combined in my association. May be different in others.
If you're starting out ask someone if you can haul with to tag along or contact the people from an association you want to run under they should be helpful.
Just start small. NBHA's and IBRA's would be best then when you get the feel try out a rodeo. Rodeos are tougher with the winnings because you can have 50 girls and only 6 will get winnings compared to a NBHA when they have the D system you have a better chance. |
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| mbellos11 - 2015-02-12 1:50 PM
In some associations you can enter a rodeo but if you are not a member and you win, you can't collect your winnings. Performance and slack are combined in my association. May be different in others.
If you're starting out ask someone if you can haul with to tag along or contact the people from an association you want to run under they should be helpful.
Just start small. NBHA's and IBRA's would be best then when you get the feel try out a rodeo. Rodeos are tougher with the winnings because you can have 50 girls and only 6 will get winnings compared to a NBHA when they have the D system you have a better chance.
Granted I have not competed in every Association out there (have been member of WPRA, IPRA, MSRA, APRA, CSRA, SEBRA, (ummmm I think that's most of them) andhave never seen or heard a non-member placing and NOT getting paid. You get your "check" but you do not get points towards year end awards or finals.
edited to add: Not only have I been a competing member but have worked as a rodeo secretary and Association Secretary.
Now if you don't give them your contact info and don't get paid, that's on you.
Edited by rodeoveteran 2015-02-12 3:41 PM
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Location: Midwest | rodeoveteran - 2015-02-12 3:39 PM
mbellos11 - 2015-02-12 1:50 PM
In some associations you can enter a rodeo but if you are not a member and you win, you can't collect your winnings. Performance and slack are combined in my association. May be different in others.
If you're starting out ask someone if you can haul with to tag along or contact the people from an association you want to run under they should be helpful.
Just start small. NBHA's and IBRA's would be best then when you get the feel try out a rodeo. Rodeos are tougher with the winnings because you can have 50 girls and only 6 will get winnings compared to a NBHA when they have the D system you have a better chance.
Granted I have not competed in every Association out there (have been member of WPRA, IPRA, MSRA, APRA, CSRA, SEBRA, (ummmm I think that's most of them ) andhave never seen or heard a non-member placing and NOT getting paid. You get your "check" but you do not get points towards year end awards or finals.
edited to add: Not only have I been a competing member but have worked as a rodeo secretary and Association Secretary.
Now if you don't give them your contact info and don't get paid, that's on you.
Sorry rodeoveteran, didn't mean to ruffle your feathers.... Never happened to me that's what I heard. My fault for not reading the rule books good enough... Lol |
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I Don't Brag
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| mbellos11 - 2015-02-12 4:27 PM
rodeoveteran - 2015-02-12 3:39 PM
mbellos11 - 2015-02-12 1:50 PM
In some associations you can enter a rodeo but if you are not a member and you win, you can't collect your winnings. Performance and slack are combined in my association. May be different in others.
If you're starting out ask someone if you can haul with to tag along or contact the people from an association you want to run under they should be helpful.
Just start small. NBHA's and IBRA's would be best then when you get the feel try out a rodeo. Rodeos are tougher with the winnings because you can have 50 girls and only 6 will get winnings compared to a NBHA when they have the D system you have a better chance.
Granted I have not competed in every Association out there (have been member of WPRA, IPRA, MSRA, APRA, CSRA, SEBRA, (ummmm I think that's most of them ) andhave never seen or heard a non-member placing and NOT getting paid. You get your "check" but you do not get points towards year end awards or finals.
edited to add: Not only have I been a competing member but have worked as a rodeo secretary and Association Secretary.
Now if you don't give them your contact info and don't get paid, that's on you.
Sorry rodeoveteran, didn't mean to ruffle your feathers.... Never happened to me that's what I heard. My fault for not reading the rule books good enough... Lol
Just don't want the uninformed to be misinformed. No worries, was never offended.  |
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