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boon
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| I'm fairly new to jackpots, I understand the 4D system, but how does the draw work? How long does it usually take to do 20 runs, I guess my question is how do you know when to be ready for your run? I'm horrible about getting ready too early and then waiting forever! How early should you be pulling into the place where thr run will be? Any help, advice or encouragement welcome!
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 Texas Tenderheart
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Location: Red Raiderland | Every producer is different but figure about 40-50 runs per hour. Some of the big producers can really get moving and can run 60-65 an hour but figure it to be average 50 an hour. It will depend on the individual as to when you get you and your horse ready. I HATE being early but I have friends that can warm their horse(s) up a long time. You usually have to check in just before your drag(your 5) are up. Some of the smaller jackpots do not require you even check in but usually the big shows you better be there or they will turn you out after 60-90 seconds of the first call of your name!
You'll get the hang of it and don't feel super rushed as not to get your mental game messed with as you line up in the alley. Good luck and remember it's for fun so go have fun!!!    |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | Some places the draw is computer generated and some places you draw chips and then those are put into order as draw (you may draw 32, but run sooner if all numbers before you weren't draw). Big shows can typically run 50 horses an hour, but smaller shows withou multiple tractor drivers take longer. I was draw 20 for a show that started at 8pm I'd be saddling up no later than 7:15.... But that's just me. It will vary by person. You best bet is to time your warm up at home and go from there! |
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  Sock eating dog owner
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | Some are computer generated draw. Some are in order of payment first come first served.or draw a number out of a hat. Horses without gate issues can run 20 in 40 minutes or less. Warm up is before the start of the barrel race. It won't take long for 10 to be in and out..it just seems like it is. |
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 Am I really the Weirdo?
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Location: Kansas | I like to get to the arena an hour before things start. If I'm doing exhibitions & they start at 11, I want to be there at 10. If I'm not doing exhibitions and they start at 11 with open at 1, I want to get there around 11:45 so I don't feel late LOL.
In general, figure a minute per runner. So if you need 20 minutes to warm your horse up, it starts at noon and you're draw 50, I would get on about 12:30 or when draw 15 is done running. I always have some last minute catastrophe I have to fix though LOL. I will forget rubber bands, drop my whip and have to hunt for it, have a tiedown come apart and need taped back together etc. Each horse will need a different amount of warmup and you learn to manage them and time things right over time. I've got one I don't get on very early, then I ride him for a few minutes, get off and handwalk until they are dragging for my set of 5. I've got two others who I get on earlier and walk walk walk to loosen them up. No two are the same.
If you realize you've gotten on too early, get off and chill for a few minutes. I've done this many times especially at rodeos when they suddenly pull up a barrel stake or can't find the tractor driver, the keys, etc. I don't like to stand for a long time, so every few minutes, I'll go walk my horse around if there is a lengthy delay or I've gotten on WAY early. |
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