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| I would like to see them all ran on a standard pattern for reference and only allow a horse to qualify 1 person.
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| How many indoor arenas across the country are big enough to run a standard pattern? The American finals is on a tiny pattern. I would like to see more qualifiers make it back to the semis when they draw as many entries as the Texas one did. I did hear that one horse qualified 3 people- wonder how that work if all 3 made it to the finals?
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Location: NE Texas | I don't think multiple people should be able to qualify on the same horse. I have no problem with one person qualifying multiple (2) horses but I do have a problem with one horse qualifying multiple people.
I'm not excited about the semi finals being held at Northside. I with they would have a standard set too or at least something as large as Glen Rose. Northside is just a dang trap to run in IMO. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Maybe they could do a top % at each qualifier. Like if they did top 10%, then more would have gotten back at Glen Rose, but I see how it takes away from the prestige of being in the "top ten".
I also kinda don't like the multiple qualifiers/one horse. I don't mean to sound rude, but I think it kinda takes away from those people who just have that one great horse and might miss out on qualifying by someone who had access to an amazing horse for that one run (& I'm not trying to discount anyone's riding abilities). Lindsey McLeod (Kellies Chick comes to mind) certainly proved what a hand she is by running on a different than she was exempted into the American on & having the fastest time of the weekend. But what if someone doesn't have a horse that really "deserves" to be there? I kinda feel bad for who would have been next in line because of this multiple rider rule. JMO and I just hope I'm not flamed! |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Since they are putting all of this on and adding all the money, I wouldn't step on anyone's toes and if I was the producer I would tell people if they didn't like what I was doing that they needed to put on their own version of the American..LOL |
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Location: Washington | Nevertooold - 2014-11-03 3:19 PM Since they are putting all of this on and adding all the money, I wouldn't step on anyone's toes and if I was the producer I would tell people if they didn't like what I was doing that they needed to put on their own version of the American..LOL
Can we all hear an AMEN!!! |
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| I don't know the rules but different people can run the same horse? |
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Location: Wasagaming, Manitoba, Canada | fatchance - 2014-11-03 5:29 PM Nevertooold - 2014-11-03 3:19 PM Since they are putting all of this on and adding all the money, I wouldn't step on anyone's toes and if I was the producer I would tell people if they didn't like what I was doing that they needed to put on their own version of the American..LOL Can we all hear an AMEN!!!
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | heidiinaz - 2014-11-03 5:36 PM
 I don't know the rules but different people can run the same horse?
Yes. A horse from Idaho (I think) qualified a gal at Pasco, a gal at Montana, and one more.
I think that is also a rule that is a little bit "questionable"....
I don't really see this thread as stepping on toes, I see it as constructive criticism (as long as folks remain respectful) - which is how kinks get ironed out. And since this is only the second year, I'd think there'd still be a few kinks to be ironed. If I was RFDTV and throwing as much money as they are at an event - I'd want to hear what folks had to say, in a reasonable, respectful fashion. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | fatchance - 2014-11-03 5:29 PM Nevertooold - 2014-11-03 3:19 PM Since they are putting all of this on and adding all the money, I wouldn't step on anyone's toes and if I was the producer I would tell people if they didn't like what I was doing that they needed to put on their own version of the American..LOL Can we all hear an AMEN!!!
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Location: Oklahoma | svincent - 2014-11-03 5:44 PM heidiinaz - 2014-11-03 5:36 PM I don't know the rules but different people can run the same horse? Yes. A horse from Idaho (I think ) qualified a gal at Pasco, a gal at Montana, and one more. I think that is also a rule that is a little bit "questionable".... I don't really see this thread as stepping on toes, I see it as constructive criticism (as long as folks remain respectful ) - which is how kinks get ironed out. And since this is only the second year, I'd think there'd still be a few kinks to be ironed. If I was RFDTV and throwing as much money as they are at an event - I'd want to hear what folks had to say, in a reasonable, respectful fashion.
I'm not trying to disrespect RFDTV by anymeans with typing out my opinion. They put on one heck of a rodeo that I hope continues to be put on for many, many more years. My hat is off to BBR for being the sanctioning body. Please don't assume that I'm trying to say "I can do this better" by voicing my opinion. |
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Heaven forbid someone have an opinion...yall just stay barefoot and pregnant while doing dishes...  |
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| So what will happen that horse will run three times at the semi finals? |
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| Itsme - 2014-11-03 3:50 PM
Heaven forbid someone have an opinion...yall just stay barefoot and pregnant while doing dishes...
That is really funny. I agree don't think this post is bashing the American it's a discussion. And everyone can say how they feel. This is America right? |
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | heidiinaz - 2014-11-03 5:51 PM
 So what will happen that horse will run three times at the semi finals?
There's also no rule that says you have to run the horse you qualified on. My guess would be probably not. Three balls-to-the-wall runs in a few hours would be a HUGE task. Not to mention, there's the chance the riders could draw up back to back. |
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | Itsme - 2014-11-03 5:50 PM
Heaven forbid someone have an opinion...yall just stay barefoot and pregnant while doing dishes...
Your last comment is unnecessary and offensive. It is comments like that that make people discount what you say, if for no other reason than them being tired of your BS. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | svincent - 2014-11-03 5:54 PM heidiinaz - 2014-11-03 5:51 PM So what will happen that horse will run three times at the semi finals? There's also no rule that says you have to run the horse you qualified on. My guess would be probably not. Three balls-to-the-wall runs in a few hours would be a HUGE task. Not to mention, there's the chance the riders could draw up back to back.
They can qualify at different races on the same horse but according to the rule below....they can NOT all ride the same horse at the Semi-Finals or the American.........The next rule (R9) states that the qualification is for the RIDER.....those who qualified on the same horse will have to ride different mounts at the Semis
R8: A horse may not be ridden by two contestants, or twice by the same contestant, at one Qualification Race, the Semi-Finals or the American, regardless of the relationship of the contestants.
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I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | NJJ - 2014-11-03 6:16 PM svincent - 2014-11-03 5:54 PM heidiinaz - 2014-11-03 5:51 PM So what will happen that horse will run three times at the semi finals? There's also no rule that says you have to run the horse you qualified on. My guess would be probably not. Three balls-to-the-wall runs in a few hours would be a HUGE task. Not to mention, there's the chance the riders could draw up back to back.
R8: A horse may not be ridden by two contestants, or twice by the same contestant, at one Qualification Race, the Semi-Finals or the American, regardless of the relationship of the contestants.
I guess it's a good thing to know the rules before wanting to change them..LOL Thanks for posting them.
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