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Location: Big Blue Skies | I've never been to the BBR finals. Is it worth it ? It looks fun I was trying to decide if it would be better to do that or Joseys Reunion next year. I don't think I can afford both. |
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 Thick and Wavy
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Location: Nebraska | I went a few years ago and had a blast. However, I'd rather go to the Bonus Race Finals which are closer to me but I'll probably go to the BBR again in a couple years. I've never been to Josey's. |
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Posts: 742
| BBR over Josey's. |
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Expert
Posts: 1409
Location: Oklahoma | It is if you hit a hole! :)) |
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 Don't Wanna Make This Awkward
Posts: 3106
Location: Texas | BBR is a 1st class event. No other barrel race compares! |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
Posts: 7268
| I used to go before it got SO huge, in fact, I have a saddle, buckles and several coats from the BBR. Anymore, I'm just not into huge productions. But yes, it is well worth it if you have a 1D horse or if you get lucky and win in one of the other Ds. It is EXTREMLY well-ran.  |
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Veteran
Posts: 112
| I don't really think it is when you compare how much it costs to enter and what the payout is. For those that are going to be in the top 5 of the 1D it may be worth it but not so much if you aren't one of those people. It is a very well ran show though. |
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Expert
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Be prepared to walk a lot!! |
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 Ms. Elvis
Posts: 9606
Location: Running barrels or watching nascar | Last time I went was 2012. Hate to miss it but had to choose other priorities so rejoining went on the back burner. Fun time but with so many entries, placing is really a crap shoot. |
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  Keeper of the King Snake
Posts: 7622
Location: Dubach, LA | Nope. You wait in line for everything at BBR! No matter where you are at any given moment, you are a LONG way from where you have to be in the next given moment. RV park is supposed to be first come but I got there early last year and was lucky to get a spot. Tons of RV spots had chairs marking them as sold when the trailers were still hours and hours away. Smoking was allowed in the Super Barn which was where I was stalled. The amonia smell was sickening by day 3. Dirt sucked in coliseum. The group taking pictures in coliseum were totally rude. I went to WBR finals back in Booger's day and had FUN. BBR was not fun. It just misses somehow. |
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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 395
| Meh. I live 15 miles from the fairgrounds. Takes me maybe 20 mins. to get there. I don't do it anymore. Super crowded and all concrete. For me personally, large barrel races are kind of a grind anymore. If your horse likes the ground at Josey's then it is more "fun" I'd say. |
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 Namesless in BHW
Posts: 10368
Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Not to steal the thread, but are the results posted from yesterday some where? |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
Posts: 7268
| booney - 2015-04-24 6:37 AM
Meh. I live 15 miles from the fairgrounds. Takes me maybe 20 mins. to get there. I don't do it anymore. Super crowded and all concrete. For me personally, large barrel races are kind of a grind anymore. If your horse likes the ground at Josey's then it is more "fun" I'd say.
I guess this is me too, although I am 2.5 hours' away. Giagantic races are just more stress than I want to deal with - I am old! |
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 Shelter Dog Lover
Posts: 10277
| Griz - 2015-04-24 11:27 AM booney - 2015-04-24 6:37 AM Meh. I live 15 miles from the fairgrounds. Takes me maybe 20 mins. to get there. I don't do it anymore. Super crowded and all concrete. For me personally, large barrel races are kind of a grind anymore. If your horse likes the ground at Josey's then it is more "fun" I'd say. I guess this is me too, although I am 2.5 hours' away. Giagantic races are just more stress than I want to deal with - I am old!
Me too, even if well run but so big that getting checked in, getting stalls etc takes forever I don't go. The big shows I do go to I am able to get there as soon as the grounds open so I can avoid the lines, get the horses set up and relax a little. |
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 Dog Rescue Hero
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Location: Oklahoma City OK | CanCan - 2015-04-23 11:48 AM Nope. You wait in line for everything at BBR! No matter where you are at any given moment, you are a LONG way from where you have to be in the next given moment. RV park is supposed to be first come but I got there early last year and was lucky to get a spot. Tons of RV spots had chairs marking them as sold when the trailers were still hours and hours away. Smoking was allowed in the Super Barn which was where I was stalled. The amonia smell was sickening by day 3. Dirt sucked in coliseum. The group taking pictures in coliseum were totally rude. I went to WBR finals back in Booger's day and had FUN. BBR was not fun. It just misses somehow.
Just to clarify...No, smoking is NOT allowed in the SuperBarn or inside ANY of the buildings, arenas or barns. If you see it and they don't extinquish their cigarette when asked, tell someone in the show office or go to the State Fair Park office in the Arena to have it stopped. |
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Bad Puter Scooter
Posts: 3190
Location: Texas | I was blessed to pickup checks the couple of years I went to the BBR Finals, had a blast, spent lots of money, and was exhausted! I plan to get my qualifiers next year and go back! One of the BEST times I have ever had! They rent golf carts now so if a few buddy up it makes for an easier trip, plus we were fortunate enough to park in the VIP parking and that was a plus! It may cost more but so worth the extra $$$$. I have made a few really great friends here on BHW and that is where I seem to be able to see them so I get so excited because I have missed them since the previous year. I havent gone in 3 years so I am ready to go again, I think I am rested up enough from all the fun from the last year that I went! I did love the Booger Barter Races, but the BBR Finals are amazing as well. |
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Veteran
Posts: 182
| It is very well worth it! I've been going to it for approximately ten years and wouldn't miss it! Well run show, great ground, payout is good and lots of vendors! Friendly people too! |
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Keeper of the King Snake
Posts: 7622
Location: Dubach, LA | smmthbr - 2015-04-24 1:50 PM CanCan - 2015-04-23 11:48 AM Nope. You wait in line for everything at BBR! No matter where you are at any given moment, you are a LONG way from where you have to be in the next given moment. RV park is supposed to be first come but I got there early last year and was lucky to get a spot. Tons of RV spots had chairs marking them as sold when the trailers were still hours and hours away. Smoking was allowed in the Super Barn which was where I was stalled. The amonia smell was sickening by day 3. Dirt sucked in coliseum. The group taking pictures in coliseum were totally rude. I went to WBR finals back in Booger's day and had FUN. BBR was not fun. It just misses somehow. Just to clarify...No, smoking is NOT allowed in the SuperBarn or inside ANY of the buildings, arenas or barns. If you see it and they don't extinquish their cigarette when asked, tell someone in the show office or go to the State Fair Park office in the Arena to have it stopped.
I did tell the show office. Twice. Two times they went and told this lady she couldn't smoke in the barn. She would put that one out and light another the moment they left. She wasn't the only one. I was a vendor last year and went stall to stall. One of the big name furturity riders that had several stalls rented in the Super Barn had cigarette butts all over the place. It may be illegal, but it wasn't enforced. |
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Keeper of the King Snake
Posts: 7622
Location: Dubach, LA | smmthbr - 2015-04-24 1:50 PM CanCan - 2015-04-23 11:48 AM Nope. You wait in line for everything at BBR! No matter where you are at any given moment, you are a LONG way from where you have to be in the next given moment. RV park is supposed to be first come but I got there early last year and was lucky to get a spot. Tons of RV spots had chairs marking them as sold when the trailers were still hours and hours away. Smoking was allowed in the Super Barn which was where I was stalled. The amonia smell was sickening by day 3. Dirt sucked in coliseum. The group taking pictures in coliseum were totally rude. I went to WBR finals back in Booger's day and had FUN. BBR was not fun. It just misses somehow. Just to clarify...No, smoking is NOT allowed in the SuperBarn or inside ANY of the buildings, arenas or barns. If you see it and they don't extinquish their cigarette when asked, tell someone in the show office or go to the State Fair Park office in the Arena to have it stopped.
Just to claify - Smoking is not allowed in the Super Barn by order of the fire marshall, but that regulation WAS NOT enforced by the BBR show staff. |
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 Saint Stacey
| I think that any barrel racer, no matter what their skill level is, needs experience one huge venue in their lifetime. |
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 Lady Di
Posts: 21556
Location: Oklahoma | I guess I am getting old. It's just not worth it for me to go any more. There is SOOO much walking required that it's really hard on me these days. I am active, but all that walking on concrete is hard on this old body and I think it's hard on the horses, too. All the stalls are concrete, and mine hate those solid sides. It makes them claustrophobic, I think! They are such parking nazis there now that you can't even park and go feed....you have 5 minutes, and that's not long enough for me to even walk to the stall!!! Plus, the entry fee has gone up every year the last few years that I just can't justify a $200 entry fee, $100 RV space, whatever the stall costs (I can't remember right off the top of my head), processing fees, etc....and being away from home for 4 days....I can go to a lot of smaller races and have a better chance of placing. For me, it's just not much fun any more. If you can hit in the right spot, though (I've only done that ONCE out of 10 years of attending), it DOES pay well, and if I had a consistent barn burner, I might consider entering again, but it seems like every time I get one of those, someone wants them worse than me. :) |
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Location: Texas | It is a big venue, it is stressful and hectic, but I think everyone should compete in it at least once. In my opinion, the pressure and stress can show how talented a horse and rider really are.
But, some folks don't care for the big shows - which I more than understand. |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 926
| dianeguinn - 2015-04-25 1:15 PM
I guess I am getting old. It's just not worth it for me to go any more. There is SOOO much walking required that it's really hard on me these days. I am active, but all that walking on concrete is hard on this old body and I think it's hard on the horses, too. All the stalls are concrete, and mine hate those solid sides. It makes them claustrophobic, I think! They are such parking nazis there now that you can't even park and go feed....you have 5 minutes, and that's not long enough for me to even walk to the stall!!! Plus, the entry fee has gone up every year the last few years that I just can't justify a $200 entry fee, $100 RV space, whatever the stall costs (I can't remember right off the top of my head), processing fees, etc....and being away from home for 4 days....I can go to a lot of smaller races and have a better chance of placing. For me, it's just not much fun any more. If you can hit in the right spot, though (I've only done that ONCE out of 10 years of attending), it DOES pay well, and if I had a consistent barn burner, I might consider entering again, but it seems like every time I get one of those, someone wants them worse than me. :)
My daughter and I went a few years ago and it was crazy crowded, busy. It was the first year they had non qualifier races. Warm up was limited, and it was just nuts. RV park filled up by Thursday about noon.
I loved it back about 5 years ago, made the finals and pulled some good checks....almost 1/2 of what it costs to enter and make the trip! However, like was said, it's well run, great ground, and a 'must do' at least once.
I like the shoot out in August, not near as many folks but still good payout and a well run show. |
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BBR is it worth it?