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Location: Oregon | Nevertooold - 2015-02-25 2:25 PM
And the Barrel Horse World keeps turning.
that's why I don't usually partake. Blood pressure ya know, I'm old. |
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| Justin McKee just said on RFD-TV's Road to the American showe that ESPN would be at Chayni's house tomorrow to interview her. Very exciting! |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | sodapop - 2015-02-25 8:09 PM Justin McKee just said on RFD-TV's Road to the American showe that ESPN would be at Chayni's house tomorrow to interview her. Very exciting!
do you know a time? I see I have a bunch of ESPN channels, just the regular one? |
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| lilcwgrll - 2015-02-25 1:52 PM
caboy61 - 2015-02-25 2:00 PM
One more difference between the kids you're whining about and bashing. They're out riding their horses, and YOU are behind a keyboard with 65,987 posts!!
 
Please don't run down others. It only makes you look bad. That added with intolerable grammar drives me to distraction.
Many years ago I won all over the place and if anyone ever beat me they won fair and square. Now I really stink. Everybody beats me, but I don't pretend to be good and I certainly don't run others down to make myself look better. If you want to be as good as some one else go to a clinic, learn to do things right, and get the proper work ethic to get you there. Need a better horse? Get an education so that you can afford one in the future. You create your own destiny so go to work on it.
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| Chayni just gave a great interview and I loved the conversation between her and June! This is going to be a great barrel race no matter who wins! |
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| Nevertooold - 2015-02-25 3:25 PM And the Barrel Horse World keeps turning. Kinda creepy isn't it? I wonder how some threads like these get zapped immediately and others are allowed to expand and linger......... it's almost like watching Fox News-
eta: I imagine the "mod" is waiting for the opportunity to sweep in like an ethical hero and freeze the thread at just the right moment when he/she feels they have an opportunity to look stunningly important around here.
Go Chayni! :)
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I can tell you guys one thing for sure... I CAN NOT WAIT to put my grandaughter on my horse and watch her go out there and WIN! I am happy for them, what a story they will have to tell future generations... And what a neat blessing!
Guess I'm seeing a glimpse of what Stormy and Cassidy have to look forward to, lol.
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| CYA Ranch - 2015-02-25 8:31 PM sodapop - 2015-02-25 8:09 PM Justin McKee just said on RFD-TV's Road to the American showe that ESPN would be at Chayni's house tomorrow to interview her. Very exciting! do you know a time? I see I have a bunch of ESPN channels, just the regular one?
No. The airing time wasn't mentioned. He just mentioned they would be at her home interviewing her tomorrow. I don't know how soon they would air it. I don't know which ESPN show either. |
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | 3rdtimesacharm - 2015-02-22 7:36 PM If weight were that big of a factor the men wouldn't do as well
Weight is a huge factor. You are not very educated if you dont know that. And yes, many men and women, too are seriously handicapped by weight. I personally do not think kids under 18 should be allowed to enter, because of the serious weight issue. That being said, the rules do say open to the world, and that's the bottom line. |
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| It's incredibly sad to watch the reactions of some people regarding the contestants on the road to the American. This rodeo is supposed to bring POSITIVE exposure to the sport yet some people are just wanting to bash anyone that's not fitting that "WPRA Barrel Racer" mold. Like many have said before, this rodeo is designed to pin underdogs against the top guns that most of us do not have the opportunity to compete against. I'm glad this opportunity is open to people from all walks of life, breaking down the barriers of segregation in this sport because there are some great competitors out there that do not get this chance at all to compete.
Youth Participants: I personally love watching talented youth compete at such a huge level. Watching Chayni dominate with Flo Jo sort of reminded me of the days when Charmayne would bring out her feed lot wonder and best the field of professionals. Reading the interview with Chayni's mother in the Barrel Racing Report, I have a lot of respect for their family. Chayni grew up with Flo Jo and when they started to compete together he would lope through the pattern with her, going at the speed she needed. I love stories like that, of horse and child growing up together and doing incredible things. Especially when you have the kid ride quieter than most adults (including myself unfortunately) and be a true pilot on her horse. This opportunity is fantastic for youth, and when people say they cant appreciate the money, I'm pretty sure the parents are thinking about college. The check from the Semi Finals is equivalent to a year at a great school. Plus if youth were never allowed to compete at this level until they were 18, would Charmayne, Fallon or Rachel M. have the name that they do now?
Male Participants: Being a male competitor, we're limited to divisional races and aged events. I love this opportunity to showcase what men have top offer the barrel racing industry. Last year I read posts on Facebook where a well known professional bashed the involvement of men in this event, and I lost a TON of respect for her. Men have always had a strong presence in the sport but they don't always get the recognition that they deserve. Troy Crumrine is a true hero of mine, not only is he one of the top earning riders of the decade, but he has trained some incredible horses like Mulberry who won rounds at the NFR and he is one of the most down to earth individuals you'll ever meet. Ryan Lovendahl is a true professional that has had his hands on several horses that has gone down the tunnel at the NFR. Not only did he train Blazin Jetolena, he had his hands on Sheza Blazin Move, and STINGRAY. Theres male riders all across the country heating up the arena like Kelly Conrado (ran Skye before the Mcleods), Pete Oen, Mark Bugni, Lance Graves, Talmadge, Mike Green, Craig Brooks and more. If these guys can have your respect in other arenas, why can't you give them the chance at this.
Yeah, you might not be happy with the presence of some of these competitors (heck there's some that I have 0 respect for), but if you have the $500 to drop on entries, the horse power and a will to win, take the gamble of entering. If I had the horse I'd do it, as well as many of those couch jockeys out there. Let's be thankful for the opportunity provided by Randy Bernard and RFDTV for this rodeo, as there is nothing comparable to it, nor will there be for a while.... |
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| 13 pages of this....The rules are that everyone who has the means and guts to enter can enter. Everone. E.V.E.R.Y.O.N.E. You have to be able to ride the high caliber horse no matter what size you happen to be. That takes talent. The whole point of the American is to allow the underdogs to have their chance...but not those **** feather-light kids, apparently. This show has brought some positive recognition to the sport and I'm glad that the negative opinions here have no bearing on the rules...at least I hope not. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | sodapop - 2015-02-25 10:32 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-02-25 8:31 PM sodapop - 2015-02-25 8:09 PM Justin McKee just said on RFD-TV's Road to the American showe that ESPN would be at Chayni's house tomorrow to interview her. Very exciting! do you know a time? I see I have a bunch of ESPN channels, just the regular one?
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Location: Where I am happiest | dcourt8 - 2015-02-26 12:53 AM
It's incredibly sad to watch the reactions of some people regarding the contestants on the road to the American. This rodeo is supposed to bring POSITIVE exposure to the sport yet some people are just wanting to bash anyone that's not fitting that "WPRA Barrel Racer" mold. Like many have said before, this rodeo is designed to pin underdogs against the top guns that most of us do not have the opportunity to compete against. I'm glad this opportunity is open to people from all walks of life, breaking down the barriers of segregation in this sport because there are some great competitors out there that do not get this chance at all to compete.
Youth Participants: I personally love watching talented youth compete at such a huge level. Watching Chayni dominate with Flo Jo sort of reminded me of the days when Charmayne would bring out her feed lot wonder and best the field of professionals. Reading the interview with Chayni's mother in the Barrel Racing Report, I have a lot of respect for their family. Chayni grew up with Flo Jo and when they started to compete together he would lope through the pattern with her, going at the speed she needed. I love stories like that, of horse and child growing up together and doing incredible things. Especially when you have the kid ride quieter than most adults (including myself unfortunately) and be a true pilot on her horse. This opportunity is fantastic for youth, and when people say they cant appreciate the money, I'm pretty sure the parents are thinking about college. The check from the Semi Finals is equivalent to a year at a great school. Plus if youth were never allowed to compete at this level until they were 18, would Charmayne, Fallon or Rachel M. have the name that they do now?
Male Participants: Being a male competitor, we're limited to divisional races and aged events. I love this opportunity to showcase what men have top offer the barrel racing industry. Last year I read posts on Facebook where a well known professional bashed the involvement of men in this event, and I lost a TON of respect for her. Men have always had a strong presence in the sport but they don't always get the recognition that they deserve. Troy Crumrine is a true hero of mine, not only is he one of the top earning riders of the decade, but he has trained some incredible horses like Mulberry who won rounds at the NFR and he is one of the most down to earth individuals you'll ever meet. Ryan Lovendahl is a true professional that has had his hands on several horses that has gone down the tunnel at the NFR. Not only did he train Blazin Jetolena, he had his hands on Sheza Blazin Move, and STINGRAY. Theres male riders all across the country heating up the arena like Kelly Conrado (ran Skye before the Mcleods), Pete Oen, Mark Bugni, Lance Graves, Talmadge, Mike Green, Craig Brooks and more. If these guys can have your respect in other arenas, why can't you give them the chance at this.
Yeah, you might not be happy with the presence of some of these competitors (heck there's some that I have 0 respect for), but if you have the $500 to drop on entries, the horse power and a will to win, take the gamble of entering. If I had the horse I'd do it, as well as many of those couch jockeys out there. Let's be thankful for the opportunity provided by Randy Bernard and RFDTV for this rodeo, as there is nothing comparable to it, nor will there be for a while....
*** Tap tap tap*** tap tap tap*** Appearantly my computer is broke and it's only showing me a few posts???? 13 pages of how dare anybody run these kids down or men down and that's all I am able to see? Can someone please fix this thread? Because again, appearantly there is a whole lot of bashing and running people down in this thread that is just not showing up in my feed to see. Quick, when someone posts all those bashing running people down please very fast quote it so maybe I can see it.
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Location: North Dakota | Let's not forget about 13yr old American qualifier, MN native Adeline Nevala on her family raised and trained mare, Willow! This is another little girl that can ride! |
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Location: Where I am happiest | Just Bring It - 2015-02-26 8:11 AM Let's not forget about 13yr old American qualifier, MN native Adeline Nevala on her family raised and trained mare, Willow! This is another little girl that can ride!
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| YIKES..... "some" of you need to get off the computer and do something productive, shame on you! |
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| Just Bring It - 2015-02-26 8:11 AM
Let's not forget about 13yr old American qualifier, MN native Adeline Nevala on her family raised and trained mare, Willow! This is another little girl that can ride!
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| And the 16 year old I don't remember her name. We all know how the media likes to pick a golden child and run with it. That is what we are seeing. The little girl can ride no better than a million other kids, she is not mounted any better than a million other kids she just happens to be the one the media picked up on. Lets wish her luck and get on with our life.  What about the weather. It's so cold I'm ready for some warm weather so we can ride. Turn and Burn lets rock and roll joll. Enjoy your weekend. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Just Bring It - 2015-02-26 8:11 AM Let's not forget about 13yr old American qualifier, MN native Adeline Nevala on her family raised and trained mare, Willow! This is another little girl that can ride! She sure can and so can her mother!
And I posted earlier that Adeline, Jaci Etbauer and Rainey Skelton (her horse fell down in the slack) are all great little hands with rodeo parents behind them that taught them right.
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| I think this is the newest ESPN article on Chayni. There are pictures as well. In the article it says she will be featured on SportsCenter Saturday I think.
http://www.espnfrontrow.com/2015/02/sportscenter-crew-wrangles-together-story-on-nine-year-old-chayni-chamberlain/
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