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Location: Bastrop, Texas | .....Jackie Jatzlau and Kay Blandford show up. God really does have a sense of humor. |
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Location: NE Texas | Ha! So true. Can be humbling and so motivating all at the same time. Love watching those girls run! |
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Location: Kentucky | That's pretty awesome! |
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Location: Kansas | that would be so neat! |
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| Where I live in SOuthern California there are 5-6 Current and Former NFR qualifiers all within about a 20 mile radius. Yep, its buck up or shut up for us here. You can't sneak away to any small jackpots anywhere anymore. lol |
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Location: Heart of Texas | Happens all the time in Texas. I have had to step up my riding 10 fold since moving here. Its quite common to compete against Kay, Charmayne, Brittany, etc. The crazy thing is, I see other people out run them all the time. Just proves that the best of the best isn't necessarily the ones at the NFR. There's a lot of really talented horses and riders that either don't have the money to haul all over or just don't have the desire.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I doubt there's anywhere in the country quite like it is down here, in terms of sheer numbers. They are everywhere....like fleas. |
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Location: Texas | yes yes.... like fleas! |
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| OK well I am going to date myself, back "whenever" I used to run against Martha Josey. Yes I stared, but eventually didn't as I started working for her when she put her clinics on. Did that for 15 years plus. |
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Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass | +1 on what the jewisprincess said. 99.99% don't have the time or the finances to be able to run for the NFR. And this is why the American is so popular. |
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Location: Texas | Bear - 2015-09-14 8:37 AM
.....Jackie Jatzlau and Kay Blandford show up. God really does have a sense of humor.
Bastrop Texas! I didn't know you were in Bastrop! We're neighbors, :).
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| Yep, you can really gage where you are at runnng at some of these local races. I am thrilled when I pull a 3D check and ocassionally hit the 2D. I use to run against Talents Dark Angel all the time- talk about a beautiful run to watch. |
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Location: Keeping up with the numbers! | Or even our own "Grinandbareit" Joy comes to Magnolia last Friday night and not only wins the 1D but also the 2D! That 15.2 was smokin!!!!!
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| BeanCounter - 2015-09-14 11:32 AM Or even our own "Grinandbareit" Joy comes to Magnolia last Friday night and not only wins the 1D but also the 2D! That 15.2 was smokin!!!!!
I saw that! 15.2 is almost unheard of in that pen- Joy is one of those that you watch to set the pace. |
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| Most of the local barrel races that have any kind of added money are WPRA approved. The are a lot of girls that run here that are hauling big time. They decide they can use a little pocket change and show up. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | grinandbareit - 2015-09-14 10:23 AM
Bear - 2015-09-14 8:37 AM
.....Jackie Jatzlau and Kay Blandford show up. God really does have a sense of humor.
Bastrop Texas! I didn't know you were in Bastrop! We're neighbors, : ).
I was getting ready to make my way over to the alley after my name was called on Saturday and someone sitting in the stands leaned over, waved at me....."hey doc....it's _____ " ( couldn't hear the name). I didn't recognize her and figured it was someone from BHW or FB. Maybe that's why I made a crappy run......screwed up my focus. Yeah, that's it. Either that, or I can always say it was bad ground. I can always b!tch about the ground.
Anyway, Joy, I hope we get a chance to meet! |
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| Kay, Fallon, Michele Mcleod, Jane Melby...all of the time! Pretty fun. |
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Location: Lala Land | Bear - 2015-09-14 12:51 PM
grinandbareit - 2015-09-14 10:23 AM
Bear - 2015-09-14 8:37 AM
.....Jackie Jatzlau and Kay Blandford show up. God really does have a sense of humor.
Bastrop Texas! I didn't know you were in Bastrop! We're neighbors, : ).
I was getting ready to make my way over to the alley after my name was called on Saturday and someone sitting in the stands leaned over, waved at me....."hey doc....it's _____ " ( couldn't hear the name ). I didn't recognize her and figured it was someone from BHW or FB. Maybe that's why I made a crappy run......screwed up my focus. Yeah, that's it. Either that, or I can always say it was bad ground. I can always b!tch about the ground.
Anyway, Joy, I hope we get a chance to meet!
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Location: Red Raiderland | Yep! Welcome to Texas. There is no such thing as an easy small town jackpot, ANYWHERE.   |
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Location: Missouri | I was planning on running this Sunday at a race I've ran at the last 6yrs until they announced it's now WPRA approved. I'm rethinking lol |
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Location: the end of the rainbow | We live about an hour from Vegas. Come the end of November you never know who might show up at a jackpot or roping. |
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Location: Texas |
There are tough horses everywhere these days, but there is certainly a large concentration of them in our area. I love that they are here, because it challenges me to get better and work harder. Besides, I LOVE watching those tough talented horses work. It's fun seeing them make those amazing runs... it gets you excited and pushes those competitive buttons! And if we weren't doing this to be competitive then we'd probably be sitting at home knitting a scarf. ;)
PS... Don't stay home just because it might be really tough. Challenge yourself to do YOUR best, no matter what level that is. It is the sheer joy of running down that alleyway and feeling that wind in your face and that power underneath you that makes this sport so much fun. It's the gamble of "will today be the day that it all comes together and I have that phenomenal run?" that keeps us going. You aren't competing against anyone but that timer when you run into that pen. It's all about you and your horse, it's personal. No one else hears your thoughts, sees your fears or feels the victory, but YOU. Enjoy it!
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Location: lexington KY | grinandbareit - 2015-09-15 1:46 PM There are tough horses everywhere these days, but there is certainly a large concentration of them in our area. I love that they are here, because it challenges me to get better and work harder. Besides, I LOVE watching those tough talented horses work. It's fun seeing them make those amazing runs... it gets you excited and pushes those competitive buttons! And if we weren't doing this to be competitive then we'd probably be sitting at home knitting a scarf. ;) PS... Don't stay home just because it might be really tough. Challenge yourself to do YOUR best, no matter what level that is. It is the sheer joy of running down that alleyway and feeling that wind in your face and that power underneath you that makes this sport so much fun. It's the gamble of "will today be the day that it all comes together and I have that phenomenal run?" that keeps us going. You aren't competing against anyone but that timer when you run into that pen. It's all about you and your horse, it's personal. No one else hears your thoughts, sees your fears or feels the victory, but YOU. Enjoy it!
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Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass | Always go run. How else are you ever going to be able to tell your grandkids that you beat so and so at a barrel race back in the day. Everybody hits barrels. They might and you might not. |
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| I might think about this a little differently than everyone else. I had to change my way of thinking when I started rodeoing a little bit because I would get so intimidated by the PEOPLE that I was running against. I dont ever like the thought of being intimidated by a PERSON. The truth is if I run in there and beat Lindsay Sears because she is running a colt...I could care less. I dont look at the results and say "Wow, I outran 4 NFR girls today"....I look at the Horses names. A lot of these girls are running colts, new horses, green horses and futurity prospects...or outside horses.........when I beat Lisa on Louie and he doesnt trip and fall down then Ill brag. Other than that....those girls are just another entry fee...I want my horses to run with the top HORSES. I dont know where I heard it, but it stuck with me "Losers think about winners, Winners think about winning". I dont worry about ANYONE else when I show up somewhere...if I do I will totally sike myself out. BUT I do LOVE hearing a famous horse's name and watching and running against THE HORSE....
And I have to add so that I dont unintentionally sound like a brat...that no matter who is there or what horse is there...you should run against yourself. Against your personal clock and BE JUST AS PROUD OF THAT as you are outrunning anyone else.
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Location: The edge of no where | willrodeo4food - 2015-09-15 12:39 PM We live about an hour from Vegas. Come the end of November you never know who might show up at a jackpot or roping.
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| MOTIVATED - 2015-09-15 2:50 PM
I might think about this a little differently than everyone else. I had to change my way of thinking when I started rodeoing a little bit because I would get so intimidated by the PEOPLE that I was running against. I dont ever like the thought of being intimidated by a PERSON. The truth is if I run in there and beat Lindsay Sears because she is running a colt...I could care less. I dont look at the results and say "Wow, I outran 4 NFR girls today"....I look at the Horses names. A lot of these girls are running colts, new horses, green horses and futurity prospects...or outside horses.........when I beat Lisa on Louie and he doesnt trip and fall down then Ill brag. Other than that....those girls are just another entry fee...I want my horses to run with the top HORSES. I dont know where I heard it, but it stuck with me "Losers think about winners, Winners think about winning". I dont worry about ANYONE else when I show up somewhere...if I do I will totally sike myself out. BUT I do LOVE hearing a famous horse's name and watching and running against THE HORSE....
And I have to add so that I dont unintentionally sound like a brat...that no matter who is there or what horse is there...you should run against yourself. Against your personal clock and BE JUST AS PROUD OF THAT as you are outrunning anyone else.
Yup
Here in CO you will get a number of small "freebie" jackpots but you just have to be honest with yourself and know what times it takes to be a true 1d winning time. My daughter won a SMALL jackpot with a 2d time, she was happy because thats right where her horse is running now but also knows she still isnt going to beat any true 1d horses at this point. |
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Location: Piedmont, OK | Happens all the time in Oklahoma too! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | We raised our boys and lived by the motto......"You're only as good as your competition....translation....if the "toughs" are there, get tougher! |
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Location: Red Raiderland | grinandbareit - 2015-09-15 12:46 PM There are tough horses everywhere these days, but there is certainly a large concentration of them in our area. I love that they are here, because it challenges me to get better and work harder. Besides, I LOVE watching those tough talented horses work. It's fun seeing them make those amazing runs... it gets you excited and pushes those competitive buttons! And if we weren't doing this to be competitive then we'd probably be sitting at home knitting a scarf. ;) PS... Don't stay home just because it might be really tough. Challenge yourself to do YOUR best, no matter what level that is. It is the sheer joy of running down that alleyway and feeling that wind in your face and that power underneath you that makes this sport so much fun. It's the gamble of "will today be the day that it all comes together and I have that phenomenal run?" that keeps us going. You aren't competing against anyone but that timer when you run into that pen. It's all about you and your horse, it's personal. No one else hears your thoughts, sees your fears or feels the victory, but YOU. Enjoy it!
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Thanks Kaycee! I just do my best to stay out of the way most of the time. These horses have been a true blessing for me. They challenge me daily and give me something to work towards. They are fun, but they are a lot of work too. It is an amazing feeling when it all comes together. I'd love to tell everyone that I have found the secret to making things work, but there really isn't any big secret. I'm just like everyone else out there. I work hard and leave the results up to God. There are no guarantees when you load up in that trailer. You just have to keep things in perspective and know that God has a plan. Before I run I always reach up and lay my hands on my horse's neck and thank God for the opportunity to be there. I ask for a hedge of protection around me and my horses and I ask for Angel wings beneath their feet, and that I may find favor. Win or lose, I know God has His hand on it, and that makes all the difference.
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Location: NE Texas | grinandbareit - 2015-09-15 9:54 PM Thanks Kaycee! I just do my best to stay out of the way most of the time. These horses have been a true blessing for me. They challenge me daily and give me something to work towards. They are fun, but they are a lot of work too. It is an amazing feeling when it all comes together. I'd love to tell everyone that I have found the secret to making things work, but there really isn't any big secret. I'm just like everyone else out there. I work hard and leave the results up to God. There are no guarantees when you load up in that trailer. You just have to keep things in perspective and know that God has a plan. Before I run I always reach up and lay my hands on my horse's neck and thank God for the opportunity to be there. I ask for a hedge of protection around me and my horses and I ask for Angel wings beneath their feet, and that I may find favor. Win or lose, I know God has His hand on it, and that makes all the difference.
I second what Kaycee said above.....not only are you one of the toughs, but also a class act and a role model! Thank you for sharing on this forum!!!! |
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Wow! I'm speechless, what great compliments. Thank you!
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Location: Arkansas | grinandbareit - 2015-09-15 9:54 PM
Thanks Kaycee! I just do my best to stay out of the way most of the time. These horses have been a true blessing for me. They challenge me daily and give me something to work towards. They are fun, but they are a lot of work too. It is an amazing feeling when it all comes together. I'd love to tell everyone that I have found the secret to making things work, but there really isn't any big secret. I'm just like everyone else out there. I work hard and leave the results up to God. There are no guarantees when you load up in that trailer. You just have to keep things in perspective and know that God has a plan. Before I run I always reach up and lay my hands on my horse's neck and thank God for the opportunity to be there. I ask for a hedge of protection around me and my horses and I ask for Angel wings beneath their feet, and that I may find favor. Win or lose, I know God has His hand on it, and that makes all the difference.
Wow, that was well said!! What a great way to be. |
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You haul to a little jackpot in Texas......