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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I guess that I'm one of the few that could less about a year end awards, I would go to the barrel race to ride and if I got the chance to help in the arena I would, theres been a few times I would be working in the arena sitting up my barrel and then my hour would be up and guess what no one would come and work the barrel after my time was up and I would sit there for another hour sitting up barrels when I should be warming up my horses, so this girl dont sit barrels any more unless its after I ride and cool my horse out.
But I could care less about getting an award, but will help if I have the time. I think its just better if they hire a couple of high school kids to set barrels. They do sometimes here hire high school kids to be barrel setters. |
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| Just another reason why I stopped putting on shows. Trying to get help was too stressful.
I get that you want to find balance, and also respect that some go to a show to not work. But then those people are also just as quick to complain about cost.
You just can't make everyone happy. Putting on shows is very thankless.
My main job is thankless enough-screw putting my neck out there for others. Not many appreciated it anyways. A handful did.
Edited by magic gunsmoke 2015-06-23 5:33 PM
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Location: The Great Northwest | I want to caution hiring for help. It is hard when you don't know the person some can't be dependable. It is great to have a few that really care and want to do like you said to. Setting barrels is a serious job! |
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| magic gunsmoke - 2015-06-23 5:31 PM
Just another reason why I stopped putting on shows. Trying to get help was too stressful.
I get that you want to find balance, and also respect that some go to a show to not work. But then those people are also just as quick to complain about cost.
You just can't make everyone happy. Putting on shows is very thankless.
My main job is thankless enough-screw putting my neck out there for others. Not many appreciated it anyways. A handful did.
Yep, that was my experience, too. There were a few who were really thankful, but more were not. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Nevertooold - 2015-06-23 2:29 PM
I agree with hiring people and put on an extra arena fee. The people that say they can't afford it can work and it would pay for their extra fee plus help with their entries.
In my opinion, if you can't afford an extra 5 bucks because your budget is so tight, then barrel racing should be a very low priority. $5 is nothing these days. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Bear - 2015-06-23 6:22 PM Nevertooold - 2015-06-23 2:29 PM I agree with hiring people and put on an extra arena fee. The people that say they can't afford it can work and it would pay for their extra fee plus help with their entries. In my opinion, if you can't afford an extra 5 bucks because your budget is so tight, then barrel racing should be a very low priority. $5 is nothing these days.
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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Bear - 2015-06-23 6:22 PM Nevertooold - 2015-06-23 2:29 PM I agree with hiring people and put on an extra arena fee. The people that say they can't afford it can work and it would pay for their extra fee plus help with their entries. In my opinion, if you can't afford an extra 5 bucks because your budget is so tight, then barrel racing should be a very low priority. $5 is nothing these days.
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| Griz - 2015-06-23 11:58 AM r_beau - 2015-06-23 11:52 AM Not a really a suggestion on how to get people to help, but just want to bring up another perspective.
I usually run 2 horses at our local jackpots where there is usually about the same number of entries (around 35). My young horse needs more attention and time, and I honestly do not have any time to help at all while the barrel race is going on. By the time I get both of them warmed up, and cooled down, boots put on and off, etc, the race is done.
However, I would glady pay an office fee to hire people to help out, if that is what is needed to keep the barrel races running.
THIS 100X over. I go to a race to RUN, not to work. I would MUCH rather pay extra to have gate help, barrel setters, etc.
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"Heck's Coming With Me"
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Location: Kansas | Being yelled at at barrel races to set barrels and open gates is one of many reasons why I've chosen casinos over barrel races. They don't ask you to deal the cards at a blackjack table.
Sitting around all day waiting for one person with a little pull to run their ten horses while you wait to run your one is something I certainly don't miss either.
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 Living within my means
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Location: Randolph, Utah | Frodo - 2015-06-24 6:23 AM
Being yelled at at barrel races to set barrels and open gates is one of many reasons why I've chosen casinos over barrel races. They don't ask you to deal the cards at a blackjack table.
Sitting around all day waiting for one person with a little pull to run their ten horses while you wait to run your one is something I certainly don't miss either.
I love this!
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Living within my means
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Location: Randolph, Utah | Thanks for all your suggestions. I'm not the one putting them on, I'll pass the suggestions on to the lady in charge.
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