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Location: Arkansas | CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 3:54 PM Timber Creek - 2014-03-03 3:11 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 2:47 PM scarletohara - 2014-03-03 12:48 PM And I have to say; Charmayne BLEW ME AWAY! I told my husband before it started that I thought the could have chosen better for the exemption. That it should be someone who was out there winning. That it should at least be someone who has a shot at placing, not just a recognizable name. Boy did I stick my foot in my mouth! I just don't understand the people with your frame of mind on the choice for the exemption. She's a household name, she's proven herself year after year. Not only a recognizable name that drew tons of people but she's also a hell of a hand. Plus I think the whole point of the exemption part is that they bring someone in. I agree Charmayne blew me away. Ote Berry in the steer wrestling was pretty cool too.
That was awesome! To be honest, I wasn't sure how his get off would be without him jumping a steer in years... but wow that was amazing!! I was screaming at the TV, I thought he was about to slam one down!! Stupid hung leg..... |
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| Brrlracengirl - 2014-03-03 10:18 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 3:54 PM Timber Creek - 2014-03-03 3:11 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 2:47 PM scarletohara - 2014-03-03 12:48 PM And I have to say; Charmayne BLEW ME AWAY! I told my husband before it started that I thought the could have chosen better for the exemption. That it should be someone who was out there winning. That it should at least be someone who has a shot at placing, not just a recognizable name. Boy did I stick my foot in my mouth! I just don't understand the people with your frame of mind on the choice for the exemption. She's a household name, she's proven herself year after year. Not only a recognizable name that drew tons of people but she's also a hell of a hand. Plus I think the whole point of the exemption part is that they bring someone in. I agree Charmayne blew me away. Ote Berry in the steer wrestling was pretty cool too.
Ote had gone to a qualifier before he got the exemption. I saw it on the American facebook page. I think he did great. |
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Location: Arkansas | sodapop - 2014-03-03 10:23 PM Brrlracengirl - 2014-03-03 10:18 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 3:54 PM Timber Creek - 2014-03-03 3:11 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 2:47 PM scarletohara - 2014-03-03 12:48 PM And I have to say; Charmayne BLEW ME AWAY! I told my husband before it started that I thought the could have chosen better for the exemption. That it should be someone who was out there winning. That it should at least be someone who has a shot at placing, not just a recognizable name. Boy did I stick my foot in my mouth! I just don't understand the people with your frame of mind on the choice for the exemption. She's a household name, she's proven herself year after year. Not only a recognizable name that drew tons of people but she's also a hell of a hand. Plus I think the whole point of the exemption part is that they bring someone in. I agree Charmayne blew me away. Ote Berry in the steer wrestling was pretty cool too.
Hmm, I did not know that! I know everytime he was interviewed they kept asking if he'd jumped a steer yet and he said no... He was just doing ground work... but regardless, he looked fantastic!! |
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| Brrlracengirl - 2014-03-03 10:26 PM sodapop - 2014-03-03 10:23 PM Brrlracengirl - 2014-03-03 10:18 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 3:54 PM Timber Creek - 2014-03-03 3:11 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 2:47 PM scarletohara - 2014-03-03 12:48 PM And I have to say; Charmayne BLEW ME AWAY! I told my husband before it started that I thought the could have chosen better for the exemption. That it should be someone who was out there winning. That it should at least be someone who has a shot at placing, not just a recognizable name. Boy did I stick my foot in my mouth! I just don't understand the people with your frame of mind on the choice for the exemption. She's a household name, she's proven herself year after year. Not only a recognizable name that drew tons of people but she's also a hell of a hand. Plus I think the whole point of the exemption part is that they bring someone in. I agree Charmayne blew me away. Ote Berry in the steer wrestling was pretty cool too.
Maybe he didn't catch or had to ride by.... https://www.facebook.com/RFDTVTheAMERICAN/photos/pb.377882705671245.-2207520000.1393907362./413006425492206/?type=3&theater
Edited by sodapop 2014-03-03 10:38 PM
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Location: In Ky following Barrel Races & Walker hounds. | In my opinion, Charmayne is, and will always be, a household name when it comes to barrel racing. She was/will always be a rockstar. Loved watching her! I like the idea of maybe bringing in a NHSRA winner for an exemption in each event, what an AWESOME opportunity for a HS kid?!
Kirstie Peterson would also be an AWESOME one to watch! |
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| How about the top futurity rider or money earner. |
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| I know the organizers said one of the criteria for being an exemption was you needed to be a world champion. |
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| I honestly am not a Kristie fan for personal reasons (bad business deal).
I would rather see Kelly Kaminski if being a World Champ is a criteria. But having that as part of the exemption really limits them in the barrel racing since Charmayne has as many World titles as she does.
I do find it funny that they consider the qualifiers "underdog's". Especially in the barrels. Look at everything Happy and Robin have won. They can hardly be considered "underdog's" IMHO. |
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Location: Florida | I would like to see Dena Kirkpatrick or Latricia Duke. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Brrlracengirl - 2014-03-03 10:26 PM sodapop - 2014-03-03 10:23 PM Brrlracengirl - 2014-03-03 10:18 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 3:54 PM Timber Creek - 2014-03-03 3:11 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 2:47 PM scarletohara - 2014-03-03 12:48 PM And I have to say; Charmayne BLEW ME AWAY! I told my husband before it started that I thought the could have chosen better for the exemption. That it should be someone who was out there winning. That it should at least be someone who has a shot at placing, not just a recognizable name. Boy did I stick my foot in my mouth! I just don't understand the people with your frame of mind on the choice for the exemption. She's a household name, she's proven herself year after year. Not only a recognizable name that drew tons of people but she's also a hell of a hand. Plus I think the whole point of the exemption part is that they bring someone in. I agree Charmayne blew me away. Ote Berry in the steer wrestling was pretty cool too.
I had heard the same thing that he hadn't jumped a steer so maybe there was a late qualifier after the interviews we heard? Either way he did a hell of a job and no way in heck did he look like he'd had so many years off. True Champion! |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | SKM - 2014-03-04 6:15 AM I honestly am not a Kristie fan for personal reasons (bad business deal).
I would rather see Kelly Kaminski if being a World Champ is a criteria. But having that as part of the exemption really limits them in the barrel racing since Charmayne has as many World titles as she does.
I do find it funny that they consider the qualifiers "underdog's". Especially in the barrels. Look at everything Happy and Robin have won. They can hardly be considered "underdog's" IMHO.
How strict is the world champion criteria? World champ in PRCA/WPRA? Or could it be IPRA, BFA, NBHA, BBR, etc? Or how about NFR average winners? |
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Location: The edge of no where | ridejg - 2014-03-03 3:05 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-03 2:47 PM scarletohara - 2014-03-03 12:48 PM And I have to say; Charmayne BLEW ME AWAY! I told my husband before it started that I thought the could have chosen better for the exemption. That it should be someone who was out there winning. That it should at least be someone who has a shot at placing, not just a recognizable name. Boy did I stick my foot in my mouth! I just don't understand the people with your frame of mind on the choice for the exemption. She's a household name, she's proven herself year after year. Not only a recognizable name that drew tons of people but she's also a hell of a hand.
Loved watching her run. She will always be one of my heroes. I don't think anyone will ever come close to touching the record number of championships she won.....on a bronc that she trained as a kid. Then to buy Cruiser at the sale barn and make a champion out of him too. Amazing.
I've watched that run over and over. She barely got that first, Grasshopper ran as technically correct of a pattern as there is. Would love to see her crack back out. |
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Location: Oklahoma | SHARON SMITH!!!!!! Her and her amazing horse, that she trained, Speed Money (affectionately known as Bumper) were a force to be reckoned with before his tragic untimely passing. She qualified for the NFR numerous times, shattered arena records at Lazy E and other arenas, won rookie of the year, won countless futurities and she won the Calgary Stampede! Her name didn't stay out there because she decided to start a family after losing Bumper, but the girl can train and ride the hair off a horse! |
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Location: san antonio texas | I don't know if Troy Crumrine tried to qualify but Talmadge did qualify by winning the Jackson MS Qualifier. I didn't see it but guys in the other events told me that he about fell off at Mesquite so he didn't make it to Dallas. |
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Location: Washington | I understand it that it is for those who have "retired" Many that have been mentioned are running still.
Charmayne sells tickets, invite her back. Enjoyed watching her again. |
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Location: The South | LRQHS - 2014-03-03 12:49 PM LindsayJordan84 - 2014-03-03 12:44 PM LRQHS - 2014-03-03 7:21 AM I'd like to see Charmayne again. It was awesome to watch her run. Yes!!! I had chills. I ran into her in the bathroom at a restaurant after the rodeo and I couldn't help but gush about how nice Grasshopper was. I was like a jr high girl talking to Justin Beiber! She was really nice and she was really proud of him, she smiled so big when she talked about him. It made my weekend 
ummm, hey Charmayne can I get a picture with you here in the john???
and, can I borrow Grasshopper?
and........and.......and........
Bahaha!! Okay, I do have to admit something...my husband went to the bathroom first and when he came back to the table he said "I think I just saw Charmayne headed to the bathroom". I hopped out of my chair and scooted over there as fast as I could go!
At least for her sake when I opened the door she was washing her hands so I didn't stand outside the stalls waiting to pounce LOL. And I did stop myself from asking "is that your Bloomer out front?? Can I go pet Grasshopper?"
I think it's so awesome that my husband recognized who she was, I told him he deserves husband of the year. He wasn't a horse person until we got married (only 5 years ago)and he doesn't seem too interested in barrels. We sat still on the freeway for 2 hours yesterday because of the ice in TX and it took us 10 hours to get home (should've been 6) but it was still the best trip ever because I got to stalk/meet Charmayne. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | IMO, it would be very hard to find a bigger draw than Charmayne (from "past" champions).....even people who aren't interested in rodeo know her and her name for championships. This year, the BBR was allowed to add an exemption to the qualifiers and they chose "their" champion. I think it would be neat to add the current High School Rodeo Champion as an exemption. |
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Location: Haslet, Texas | Janet Stover...Martha Wright.
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| So many viable options for exemptions. I'd almost rather see a few more exemptions and maybe only last years top five?
Not sure how you could get a bigger name than Charmayne but if you did look back at the most recent one to rack up multiple championships and really dominate it would have to be Kristi.
The other thing to wonder about in all the events is how many were asked and said no for whatever reasons? Maybe banged up, just done with it or ....
It was an amazing event regardless and there were just so many great competitors that we'd see a smoking run and it wouldn't even be close to the lead. Bravo RFD.
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Location: Tumbleweed Capital of the World | I like the idea of Martha Josey, Sharon Camarillo, or Marlene McRae. I would love to see Charmayne again, but I wonder if they will only give a person an exemption one time? |
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