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SKM
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Posted 2016-02-15 5:47 AM
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barlracr429 - 2016-02-14 1:58 PM  I Guess one of the things that gets me about the folks who are in the ERA is they keet saying they want to win more money but travel less.......ummmmm, this makes no sense to me. If you want the money, especially as an athlete, traveling is part of it.  Even in the coprorate world, the more money you make, they more time you spend traveling.  The Nascar guys are on the road 10 months out of the year, with only 2 weekends off.  In the NBA, they play 82games in a season, then playoffs, plus training camps, etc in the off season.  I'm pretty sure golfers can be at tournaments year round and you have to get to the tournament on Wed, play Thur-Sun and then go hom for a couple days. If you want to be an athlete and are lucky enough to have the talent making your living in your sport and not doing the 8-5 M-F, then you are going to be on the road. Period. That is just how it is being the life of an athlete.

I know Charmaybe retired from Professional rodeo because she wanted to stay home with her family.  That was her choice and probably the right one.  In some of her interviews it sounds like she still wants to rodeo, just doesn't want to travel.  As much as I'd love to see Charmayne still competing, she made her choice, because you can't have both.  you can't be a professional athlete and stay home all year.

 
 Maybe they are wanting more of an NFL schedule. They only play once a week for about 3 months or so. LOL
How many PBR Built Ford Tough events do they have per year? I know they are off after their finals in October until January or so I think. It seemed like they were off during the Tour de France bike race since they were on the same channel, but I don't  know if that is still the case. I'm sure they are basically  wanting to do like the PBR and just go to one place for the weekend and stay there. Don't  know that for sure.

Those NFL guys are working much more than the 3 months of football season. They too miss out on a lot of their children's firsts. The NFL is a full time job about 10 months out of the year. At least for the big name players. Plus those NFL guys have to go to all the scheduled games, practices,training camps, etc. The PRCA guys and choose where they go.
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sodapop
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Posted 2016-02-15 6:51 AM
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sodapop - 2016-02-14 10:06 PM
barlracr429 - 2016-02-14 1:58 PM  I Guess one of the things that gets me about the folks who are in the ERA is they keet saying they want to win more money but travel less.......ummmmm, this makes no sense to me. If you want the money, especially as an athlete, traveling is part of it.  Even in the coprorate world, the more money you make, they more time you spend traveling.  The Nascar guys are on the road 10 months out of the year, with only 2 weekends off.  In the NBA, they play 82games in a season, then playoffs, plus training camps, etc in the off season.  I'm pretty sure golfers can be at tournaments year round and you have to get to the tournament on Wed, play Thur-Sun and then go hom for a couple days. If you want to be an athlete and are lucky enough to have the talent making your living in your sport and not doing the 8-5 M-F, then you are going to be on the road. Period. That is just how it is being the life of an athlete.

I know Charmaybe retired from Professional rodeo because she wanted to stay home with her family.  That was her choice and probably the right one.  In some of her interviews it sounds like she still wants to rodeo, just doesn't want to travel.  As much as I'd love to see Charmayne still competing, she made her choice, because you can't have both.  you can't be a professional athlete and stay home all year.

 
 Maybe they are wanting more of an NFL schedule. They only play once a week for about 3 months or so. LOL
How many PBR Built Ford Tough events do they have per year? I know they are off after their finals in October until January or so I think. It seemed like they were off during the Tour de France bike race since they were on the same channel, but I don't  know if that is still the case. I'm sure they are basically  wanting to do like the PBR and just go to one place for the weekend and stay there. Don't  know that for sure.
Those NFL guys are working much more than the 3 months of football season. They too miss out on a lot of their children's firsts. The NFL is a full time job about 10 months out of the year. At least for the big name players. Plus those NFL guys have to go to all the scheduled games, practices,training camps, etc. The PRCA guys and choose where they go.
 I was just talking about the number of weeks for a performance/game. I wasn't being serious either at least not with the NFL comparison. LOL  Now the PBR comparison and travel I would guess is the overall ERA plan to be in one place for a whole weekend. I think the PBR has about 25-35 events per year including their finals.  They are gone most weekends from January to October, but they stay in one place for the weekend.... unless they choose to try to hit other events or rodeos at the same time. I know a few go to PRCA events as well. I was guessing this is what the ERA means by less travel anyway.  They might still be gone often, but not more than one place per weekend. Same money or more money with less miles......... Heck I don't know..........maybe not. 

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miss_n_cinch13
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If their big deal is that they want to travel less for more money why is their schedule set up to have a break from the end of May and start back up in September? Would they not still be doing a lot of traveling to make it to the PRCA rodeos during that break? From what I've seen and read over the years June-August is a big travel time for those that rodeo.
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miss_n_cinch13 - 2016-02-15 6:16 AM If their big deal is that they want to travel less for more money why is their schedule set up to have a break from the end of May and start back up in September? Would they not still be doing a lot of traveling to make it to the PRCA rodeos during that break? From what I've seen and read over the years June-August is a big travel time for those that rodeo.

Pretty sure the ERA scheduled it that way so they could fully hit the PRCA summer run and not miss out. Well, that backfired..
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miss_n_cinch13
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miss_n_cinch13 - 2016-02-15 6:16 AM If their big deal is that they want to travel less for more money why is their schedule set up to have a break from the end of May and start back up in September? Would they not still be doing a lot of traveling to make it to the PRCA rodeos during that break? From what I've seen and read over the years June-August is a big travel time for those that rodeo.

Pretty sure the ERA scheduled it that way so they could fully hit the PRCA summer run and not miss out. Well, that backfired..

That's what I mean. If they wanted less travel why did they leave there schedule open to do all of the summer traveling? And when I ask this I already understand that this is how they make money etc. It just seems to be a bit contradicting to me.
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Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine.
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Reg. Mar 2005
Posted 2016-02-15 3:37 PM
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MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine.

Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example).  That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself.  Why would you not want the option to enter there?  Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard.   It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.

What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able?  At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives?  
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MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine.

Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example).  That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself.  Why would you not want the option to enter there?  Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard.   It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.

What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able?  At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives?  

Oh, I just remember reading one of Cody Ohl's recent posts about hating to fly back and forth to rodeos in a private plane with Trevor or whatever this past week or so...like someone was twisting his arm....when their first ERA rodeo is in three weeks or so right? I just don't buy that reasoning....I think they want to make as much money as possible however they can. Period. There is nothing wrong with that..........BUT own it!!! Dont give some BS excuse about not wanting to haul as many miles. I REALLY REALLY doubt we would have seen rodeo count go down. I find it extremely naive that anyone would think that these guys wouldnt go to as many rodeos to make it to the NFR "to provide for their families" with the rounds paying as much as they are now. GIVE ME A BREAK! You make the NFR by hitting rodeos, lots of them most of the time, NFR rounds pay LIKE A SLOT MACHINE too, so if this truly IS money motivated #provideForMyFamily reasoning then we are going to see them at just as many rodeos.

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SKM
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Posted 2016-02-15 5:30 PM
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MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine.

Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example).  That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself.  Why would you not want the option to enter there?  Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard.   It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.

What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able?  At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives?  

You still have to be in the top 50 to qualify for San Antonio. That does require traveling usually to get in that top group.
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Posted 2016-02-15 6:24 PM
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SKM - 2016-02-15 5:30 PM
MS2011 - 2016-02-15 2:37 PM
MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine.
Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example).  That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself.  Why would you not want the option to enter there?  Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard.   It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.



What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able?  At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives?  
You still have to be in the top 50 to qualify for San Antonio. That does require traveling usually to get in that top group.

 It does, but it doesn't require rodeoing full time.  
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MS2011 - 2016-02-15 2:37 PM
MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine.
Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example).  That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself.  Why would you not want the option to enter there?  Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard.   It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.



What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able?  At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives?  
You still have to be in the top 50 to qualify for San Antonio. That does require traveling usually to get in that top group.
 It does, but it doesn't require rodeoing full time.  

Doesn't require you to rodeo full time?  You are sadly mistaken.  Of course it does.   
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Posted 2016-02-16 8:44 AM
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ksjackofalltrades - 2016-02-15 9:20 PM
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MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine.
Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example).  That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself.  Why would you not want the option to enter there?  Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard.   It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.



What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able?  At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives?  
You still have to be in the top 50 to qualify for San Antonio. That does require traveling usually to get in that top group.
 It does, but it doesn't require rodeoing full time.  
Doesn't require you to rodeo full time?  You are sadly mistaken.  Of course it does.   

There were 6 girls that finished in the top 50 with under 40 rodeos last year....
Rank  Name  Amount  Rodeo Count
34th Kaley Bass  $35,322.59  18
46th  Tara Muldoon  $29,409.29  18
10th  Nancy Hunter  $147,301.19  26
28th  Brenda Mays  $42,382.97  32
2nd Lisa Lockhart   $285,058.97  39
47th  Julie Leggett  $29,225.50  39

At least in the guys events - they take the top 5 from 2016 standing IF they were not already included in the top 50 from last year.  
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barlracr429
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Posted 2016-02-16 8:57 AM
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MOTIVATED - 2016-02-15 11:59 AM Yes, if you dont want to travel as much as you have been with the PRCA, then why do you care if you are banned from entering other PRCA rodeos? Honestly, they aren't going to haul any less, they will still try to get to the NFR. It's all about money, not the amount of travel. They could just as easily go to ammys and open rodeos and jackpots close to home and the ERA rodeos (which they are bragging on how much money will pay anyway) and be just fine.
Not wanting to constantly travel doesn't mean they might not want to enter some of the bigger rodeos - most of the ERA guys were qualified for San Antonio (for example).  That rodeo pays out like a slot machine and your fees are covered by the rodeo itself.  Why would you not want the option to enter there?  Lots of the ERA guys are from Texas and one of the best rodeos is in their backyard.   It doesn't mean that you have any intention of running down the road to 70+ rodeos a year.

What's so wrong with them wanting to be able to better provide for their families and make a **** good living while their able?  At the end of the day - don't all of us go after everything we can to better our own lives?  
You still have to be in the top 50 to qualify for San Antonio. That does require traveling usually to get in that top group.
 It does, but it doesn't require rodeoing full time.  
Doesn't require you to rodeo full time?  You are sadly mistaken.  Of course it does.   
There were 6 girls that finished in the top 50 with under 40 rodeos last year....
Rank  Name  Amount  Rodeo Count
34th Kaley Bass  $35,322.59  18
46th  Tara Muldoon  $29,409.29  18
10th  Nancy Hunter  $147,301.19  26
28th  Brenda Mays  $42,382.97  32
2nd Lisa Lockhart   $285,058.97  39
47th  Julie Leggett  $29,225.50  39

At least in the guys events - they take the top 5 from 2016 standing IF they were not already included in the top 50 from last year.
6 out of 50 is only 12%.
You think Lisa Lockhart didn't rodeo full time? 39 rodeos that range from Florida, to TX, to SD, to WY to Calgary to Vegas, that is A LOT of miles.  39 rodeos, if they are only 1 day, one run, most are more, that is still 39 weekends out of 52 weekends is still 75% of the weeks in a year.  Don't forget your at Vegas for 2 weeks, Calgary for a week and depending if your Pool A or B or Wildcard and finals, that could stretch over numerous days.  Plus the time to travel to get there.  I would say anything over 25 rodeos a year is FULL TIME.
Kaley Bass went full time 6 months until she went home the end of June to have her baby and now she is back at it.
ANd this count is only the WPRA sanctioned rodeos.  These girls were at more than just WPRA events.


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Dinero10
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my thought on the ERA - who wouldn't want to live the life of a rodeo contestant and at the level these guys have.  My husband is an awesome rodeo cowboy and cowboy - he has went to the steer roping finals 5 times and winning the average his first year there.  Has won Pendleton ...... so yes I would love to continue to  rodeo and have what the ERA is belly aching about but you know what - my husband had other responsibilities like, taking care of cattle, riding pastures, doctoring cattle and processing cattle that came in onthe truck every week we had around 300-400 head of cattle on hand all the time.  so he couldn't live in the arena and practice pen like some of these guys were able too.  Now they are belly aching that they don't want to travel as hard, be home more, make a little more money but still have the lifestyle they had while running up and down the road.  Life is full of choices -   I really don't care if the ERA is successful or not, quite frankly I'm tired of hearing them whine.

that is why you have your circuit finals - champion challege- and the ram national finals - open rodeos etc - some of these guys are just spoiled. 

we will never be like the NFL, NBA, MLB -

my husband didn't have access to the money sponsors like T brazile and some of these others guys where they rode high dollar horses.  We made our own horses - and traveled on our own dime - it just makes me crazy.  I have been silent on these subject but I look at these guys and it just makes me angry at them.  I won't spend a dime to go watch them at an ERA rodeo - PRCA rodeo or any other time unless I'm already there to time the rodeo or particiapating.  They are not any more special than the rest of us.  They put there pants on one leg at a time like we do.  I will try to end my rant here. 



 

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my thought on the ERA - who wouldn't want to live the life of a rodeo contestant and at the level these guys have.  My husband is an awesome rodeo cowboy and cowboy - he has went to the steer roping finals 5 times and winning the average his first year there.  Has won Pendleton ...... so yes I would love to continue to  rodeo and have what the ERA is belly aching about but you know what - my husband had other responsibilities like, taking care of cattle, riding pastures, doctoring cattle and processing cattle that came in onthe truck every week we had around 300-400 head of cattle on hand all the time.  so he couldn't live in the arena and practice pen like some of these guys were able too.  Now they are belly aching that they don't want to travel as hard, be home more, make a little more money but still have the lifestyle they had while running up and down the road.  Life is full of choices -   I really don't care if the ERA is successful or not, quite frankly I'm tired of hearing them whine.

that is why you have your circuit finals - champion challege- and the ram national finals - open rodeos etc - some of these guys are just spoiled. 

we will never be like the NFL, NBA, MLB -

my husband didn't have access to the money sponsors like T brazile and some of these others guys where they rode high dollar horses.  We made our own horses - and traveled on our own dime - it just makes me crazy.  I have been silent on these subject but I look at these guys and it just makes me angry at them.  I won't spend a dime to go watch them at an ERA rodeo - PRCA rodeo or any other time unless I'm already there to time the rodeo or particiapating.  They are not any more special than the rest of us.  They put there pants on one leg at a time like we do.  I will try to end my rant here. 



 

Thank You!! I am not good at expressing myself, but you did it perfectly for me.
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Dinero10 - 2016-02-16 9:34 AM my thought on the ERA - who wouldn't want to live the life of a rodeo contestant and at the level these guys have.  My husband is an awesome rodeo cowboy and cowboy - he has went to the steer roping finals 5 times and winning the average his first year there.  Has won Pendleton ...... so yes I would love to continue to  rodeo and have what the ERA is belly aching about but you know what - my husband had other responsibilities like, taking care of cattle, riding pastures, doctoring cattle and processing cattle that came in onthe truck every week we had around 300-400 head of cattle on hand all the time.  so he couldn't live in the arena and practice pen like some of these guys were able too.  Now they are belly aching that they don't want to travel as hard, be home more, make a little more money but still have the lifestyle they had while running up and down the road.  Life is full of choices -   I really don't care if the ERA is successful or not, quite frankly I'm tired of hearing them whine.

that is why you have your circuit finals - champion challege- and the ram national finals - open rodeos etc - some of these guys are just spoiled. 

we will never be like the NFL, NBA, MLB -

my husband didn't have access to the money sponsors like T brazile and some of these others guys where they rode high dollar horses.  We made our own horses - and traveled on our own dime - it just makes me crazy.  I have been silent on these subject but I look at these guys and it just makes me angry at them.  I won't spend a dime to go watch them at an ERA rodeo - PRCA rodeo or any other time unless I'm already there to time the rodeo or particiapating.  They are not any more special than the rest of us.  They put there pants on one leg at a time like we do.  I will try to end my rant here. 



 
Thank You!! I am not good at expressing myself, but you did it perfectly for me.
GLP - thank you

just spoke from my heart.

I just don't know where these guys think they are any more important than the rest of us.  IF they leave all I can say is" don't let the door hit you as you walk out."     There are many good cowboy and cowgirls just as tough but some of us have other responsibilities.  

appears to me based on the current schedule - they will still be doing some traveling.....


 

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JAG18 - 2016-02-10 2:26 PM I would think that a lot of the guys wouldn't want to be sitting at home. They rodeo because the love the sport. Even if they don't need the money, I would think that they would rather be at a rodeo than doing other things.

but life isn't always fair - and sometime we have to do things we don't want to do.
 
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MS2011
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JAG18 - 2016-02-10 2:26 PM I would think that a lot of the guys wouldn't want to be sitting at home. They rodeo because the love the sport. Even if they don't need the money, I would think that they would rather be at a rodeo than doing other things.

but life isn't always fair - and sometime we have to do things we don't want to do.
 

It's not fair at all.......and it's tough when you've got to win to be able to play at all. (especially steer roping because it's the most expensive event to enter)

That's why I'd love to see rodeo have more options for top competitors.
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MS2011 - 2016-02-16 3:31 PM

Dinero10 - 2016-02-16 3:07 PM

JAG18 - 2016-02-10 2:26 PM I would think that a lot of the guys wouldn't want to be sitting at home. They rodeo because the love the sport. Even if they don't need the money, I would think that they would rather be at a rodeo than doing other things.

but life isn't always fair - and sometime we have to do things we don't want to do.
 

It's not fair at all.......and it's tough when you've got to win to be able to play at all. (especially steer roping because it's the most expensive event to enter)

That's why I'd love to see rodeo have more options for top competitors.

They do not HAVE TO WIN to be able to play. They could get a part time or full time 8 to 5 job to pay entry fees like a lot of people HAVE to do and enter the ammys and the jackpots around the ERA rodeos. Are you talking about steer tripping or team roping being the most expensive event to enter? I think options are GREAT, I was excited about the ERA until I realized it was just a get rich scheme for a few.

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Posted 2016-02-16 3:56 PM
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MS2011 - 2016-02-16 3:31 PM
Dinero10 - 2016-02-16 3:07 PM
JAG18 - 2016-02-10 2:26 PM I would think that a lot of the guys wouldn't want to be sitting at home. They rodeo because the love the sport. Even if they don't need the money, I would think that they would rather be at a rodeo than doing other things.
but life isn't always fair - and sometime we have to do things we don't want to do.
 
It's not fair at all.......and it's tough when you've got to win to be able to play at all. (especially steer roping because it's the most expensive event to enter) That's why I'd love to see rodeo have more options for top competitors.
you know what ms2011 - my husband is a steer roper and if you can't afford to pay the entry fees and you are playing to hope to pay the bills and pay the entry fees perhaps you need reacces the situation.  When hubby was going hard and for the 5 years  that he made finals I was working and yes the money that he won helped pay the bills  but not all the bills.   it was tough and not always fun to be the single mom, however, I did have his parents to thank for they took care of the cattle and were always there for me.

ERA hasn't even included the steer ropers - plus not everyone enjoys or appreciates the true steer roping venue the way it should be - horsemanship .  not this ducking off that they do now and rope a little bigger cattle - not these weak things they rope now. 

I don't know where you live - but around here they have the osage steer ropings, acra steer ropings, and prca  of course..... steer ropers can't make a living steer roping. It would be nice but don't beleive it will happen - not every arena is big enough.  

Motivated - she is speaking of the steer roping (trippin") which entry fees are expensive.  I added up one year of entry fees alone that we spent $30,000  (entry fees only)  this was for PRCA rodeos, the inviational jackpots, San Angelo, Pawhuska etc....  entry fees can be $300 and up....    


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