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Location: two rivers | I am thinking about going this coming year and it will be my first time going. What should a first timer know? Are the stalls concrete? How’s the parking? How’s the arena? |
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Location: Arkansas | Bump |
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Location: North MS | Good questions- I have been told before that the stalls are concrete and there is a chance of tornadoes. But a must do bucket list item and I plan on going
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 The Worst Seller Ever
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Location: Oklahoma | Stalls are on Concrete
Plenty of Parking, but you will need your walking shoes whether you park where the hook ups are or just in the parking lot.
Arenas are good, pretty much the same size and go. I think Barn 6 alley is a little steeper than the Main barn.
Plenty of warm up arenas, there are round pens for turn out, but there is usally a line and a time limit.
Tornados are always a possibility in OK, even in December, also snow is always a possibility. Pack for every season it might be 20 on Wednesay and 70 on Thursday.
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Duct Tape Bikini Girl
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| I went last year for the first time.
The stalls are on concrete, so stall pads are great to have.
Last year I followed a friend who had been multiple times. We arrived less than an hour after the gates opened, so we were able to park fairly close to the main barn/arena. It was still a hike. Take your walking shoes no matter what.
It is a very well run show. The dirt was good and consistent, and I competed in the gold card race as well. Allow yourself plenty of time to get your horse numbered. It won't take near as long if you're a gold card member.
If you're alone and have no help, I'd recommend just entering one horse so you can really enjoy yourself. There's so much to do and see! |
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Veteran
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Location: two rivers | I didn’t know you have to get your horses numbered.. good to know. How late do they usually run into the night? And you run on certain days correct? |
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Posts: 205
| barrelgirl255 - 2018-12-10 6:15 PM
I didn’t know you have to get your horses numbered.. good to know. How late do they usually run into the night? And you run on certain days correct?
You have to get your horse numbered the day BEFORE you make your first run. I didn't see this rule until we were leaving for the BBR finals. We made a very fast trip and just made it in time to get numbered. I called to ask about this rule and was told if we didn't make it in time we could upgrade our membership and be allowed to number our horses on the day we made our first run. I'm glad we had decided to at least get to the barrel race the day before we were going to run. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Am I right in thinking the BBR finals will not be in OKC in 2019, but at the Lazy E in Guthrie, Oklahoma? |
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 Ms. Elvis
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Location: Running barrels or watching nascar | shaunar - 2018-12-11 11:37 AM
Am I right in thinking the BBR finals will not be in OKC in 2019, but at the Lazy E in Guthrie, Oklahoma?
First I've heard of it. Next year's BFA moved so who knows. |
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| We have electric bicycles that we zip around on. It helps |
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Location: Missouri | BBR will be at OKC. I was told they are NOT moving to Lazy E. Boy that would be a night mare if they did! We have been lots of times to the finals. lots of walking or bring a golf cart - they may have some there to rent, not sure. Lots of vendors. They have the new RV lot completed and it is really nice plus it has free wifi. As for stalls, yes the are on concrete, you can rent stall pads, bring your own or lots of shavings. You do have to have your horse numbered I think they number daily so no worries there, but normally you just go to horse check in with your coggins and health papers (if not from OK) and they are pretty organized you just go there and get numbered.
Office staff have always been great if you have any questions. Also, plan on several seasons within the week! It could be cold one day and hot the next - or storming... normal Ok weather! lol
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Regular
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Location: Hiding from Reality | You have to be number the day before your first run unless you are a Gold Card member then I believe it is 2 hours before your first run. 15 minute time limit to unload but I've never had much trouble with them giving me trouble. I usually have 2-3 horses by myself so it takes a couple days (sarcasm kinda) to get situated when unloading. Usually pretty easy to get what you need done. |
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| another has been - 2018-12-11 3:48 PM
BBR will be at OKC. I was told they are NOT moving to Lazy E. Boy that would be a night mare if they did! We have been lots of times to the finals. lots of walking or bring a golf cart - they may have some there to rent, not sure. Lots of vendors. They have the new RV lot completed and it is really nice plus it has free wifi. As for stalls, yes the are on concrete, you can rent stall pads, bring your own or lots of shavings. You do have to have your horse numbered I think they number daily so no worries there, but normally you just go to horse check in with your coggins and health papers (if not from OK) and they are pretty organized you just go there and get numbered.
Office staff have always been great if you have any questions. Also, plan on several seasons within the week! It could be cold one day and hot the next - or storming... normal Ok weather! lol
Do you know where they will move when Jim Norick gets renovated/torn down? I have heard it's a definite thing but I haven't been able to find a timeline. I figured it would be the Lazy E since its in the same general area and that seems to be the arena everyone else shifted to. |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Missouri | No I have no idea. I just assumed they would use the other arenas- but I'm sure they will let everyone know soon! Well I hope so anyway! Lol |
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Ms. Elvis
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Location: Running barrels or watching nascar | EagleJess - 2018-12-11 4:07 PM
another has been - 2018-12-11 3:48 PM
BBR will be at OKC. I was told they are NOT moving to Lazy E. Boy that would be a night mare if they did! We have been lots of times to the finals. lots of walking or bring a golf cart - they may have some there to rent, not sure. Lots of vendors. They have the new RV lot completed and it is really nice plus it has free wifi. As for stalls, yes the are on concrete, you can rent stall pads, bring your own or lots of shavings. You do have to have your horse numbered I think they number daily so no worries there, but normally you just go to horse check in with your coggins and health papers (if not from OK) and they are pretty organized you just go there and get numbered.
Office staff have always been great if you have any questions. Also, plan on several seasons within the week! It could be cold one day and hot the next - or storming... normal Ok weather! lol
Do you know where they will move when Jim Norick gets renovated/torn down? I have heard it's a definite thing but I haven't been able to find a timeline. I figured it would be the Lazy E since its in the same general area and that seems to be the arena everyone else shifted to.
and where else has more than one arena? |
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Regular
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Location: Hiding from Reality | One year they remodeled barn 6 (is that the other arena?) and they had round 2 in barn 8 (right behind it). There are three arenas and four warm up pens. One warm up pen is big enough to have a barrel race or rope in. |
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Nut Case Expert
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | I think the fair grounds will find a way to provide a third arena while the coliesum is demolished and replaced. There is really not another facility with three pens, and enough stalls and rv parking to accomodate the BBR finals. |
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Certified Snake Wrangler
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Location: North MS | What is "Numbering". Kind of like- you arrive, unload your stuff, put horse in stall, go find you a parking place if you run a generator. Regular members then on the day they arrive or the day before their first run have to walk their horse and take horse paperwork to a check in station and receive a number to wear on the pad or the rider? If you have multiple horses just carry each one individually? |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Missouri | bluerose2001 - 2018-12-14 11:47 PM
What is "Numbering". Kind of like- you arrive, unload your stuff, put horse in stall, go find you a parking place if you run a generator. Regular members then on the day they arrive or the day before their first run have to walk their horse and take horse paperwork to a check in station and receive a number to wear on the pad or the rider? If you have multiple horses just carry each one individually?
Once you unload your stuff and park your trailer you will take your horse, coggins and health papers ( out of state horses) to the designated areas and you Check in- they will put painted numbers on your horses hips. If during the show you ha e washed or number has faded you will need to have it repainted. Your horse must be um weed before you make a run. |
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Nut Case Expert
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | another has been - 2018-12-15 8:57 AM bluerose2001 - 2018-12-14 11:47 PM What is "Numbering". Kind of like- you arrive, unload your stuff, put horse in stall, go find you a parking place if you run a generator. Regular members then on the day they arrive or the day before their first run have to walk their horse and take horse paperwork to a check in station and receive a number to wear on the pad or the rider? If you have multiple horses just carry each one individually? Once you unload your stuff and park your trailer you will take your horse, coggins and health papers ( out of state horses ) to the designated areas and you Check in- they will put painted numbers on your horses hips. If during the show you ha e washed or number has faded you will need to have it repainted. Your horse must be um weed before you make a run.
All horses, not just out of state horses, must have a health paper along with a current coggins when they check in. If for some reason you bring along a horse that is not entered, they are also checked in and marked with an X. |
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Ms. Elvis
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Location: Running barrels or watching nascar | SC Wrangler - 2018-12-15 3:30 PM
another has been - 2018-12-15 8:57 AM bluerose2001 - 2018-12-14 11:47 PM What is "Numbering". Kind of like- you arrive, unload your stuff, put horse in stall, go find you a parking place if you run a generator. Regular members then on the day they arrive or the day before their first run have to walk their horse and take horse paperwork to a check in station and receive a number to wear on the pad or the rider? If you have multiple horses just carry each one individually? Once you unload your stuff and park your trailer you will take your horse, coggins and health papers ( out of state horses ) to the designated areas and you Check in- they will put painted numbers on your horses hips. If during the show you ha e washed or number has faded you will need to have it repainted. Your horse must be um weed before you make a run.
Gold Card horses were also marked X last year. |
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 Thick and Wavy
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Location: Nebraska | SC Wrangler - 2018-12-12 10:44 AM I think the fair grounds will find a way to provide a third arena while the coliesum is demolished and replaced. There is really not another facility with three pens, and enough stalls and rv parking to accomodate the BBR finals.
It would be really cool if they could bring it to Lincoln after they finish the construction for the high school finals. They’re adding a bunch of stalls, rv spots, and a big outdoor arena. |
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Veteran
Posts: 173
Location: Oklahoma | It is a lot of fun. And a lot of work. The stalls are on concrete. Lots of parking but MUST MUST MUST lock things up. Be prepared for the weather to change from day to day. Rain gear, rubber boots and jackets are needed. Make sure your horses are healthy. The haul and that many horses always seems to bring the sickness out.
I live about 45 from there. its a fun race and pays well. |
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Good Ole Boys just Fine with Me
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Location: SE Missouri | 2019 will be my first trip also!!! I'm so excited, I even renewed as a Gold Card member lol.. I may take a colt to ride but haven't made up my mind yet. |
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 Dog Rescue Hero
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Location: Oklahoma City OK | EagleJess - 2018-12-11 6:07 PM another has been - 2018-12-11 3:48 PM BBR will be at OKC. I was told they are NOT moving to Lazy E. Boy that would be a night mare if they did! We have been lots of times to the finals. lots of walking or bring a golf cart - they may have some there to rent, not sure. Lots of vendors. They have the new RV lot completed and it is really nice plus it has free wifi. As for stalls, yes the are on concrete, you can rent stall pads, bring your own or lots of shavings. You do have to have your horse numbered I think they number daily so no worries there, but normally you just go to horse check in with your coggins and health papers (if not from OK) and they are pretty organized you just go there and get numbered. Office staff have always been great if you have any questions. Also, plan on several seasons within the week! It could be cold one day and hot the next - or storming... normal Ok weather! lol Do you know where they will move when Jim Norick gets renovated/torn down? I have heard it's a definite thing but I haven't been able to find a timeline. I figured it would be the Lazy E since its in the same general area and that seems to be the arena everyone else shifted to.
The new huge fantastic arena will not be started for several years, I've been told....probably between 3 - 5 years and I've been told that the Jim Norick will be useable until the new arena is ready to use, so no break or disruption in available arenas. Last I heard, the BBR was still scheduled to be at State Fair Park. |
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Member
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| I have gone the last couple years. I'm a gold card member so it makes the numbering not an issue and then also during the shoot-outs we can go up there and eat...
As far as parking we park at a RV Park off grounds. It has full hook ups, tornado shelter and hot tub! Its just a couple miles from the arena.
I'm pretty excited about going this next time.. You meet people from all over. |
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