JB QUARTER HORSE FUTURITY
WACO, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 18-22, 2009
GENERAL EVENTS INFORMATION
The $25,000-added JB Quarter Horses Futurity will be held November 18-22 during the 2009 Barrelnanza Finals at the Heart O’ Texas Coliseum in Waco, Texas. The Futurity, for 5-years-old and under, will have $20,000 in added money and offer two $2,500-added incentives.
Entry fees for the Futurity are $350 with an 80% payback. The unique format will include a qualifying round on Thursday, November 19th and two finals. The fastest 50% of the runners in the qualifying round will compete for 60% of the purse money in the clean-slate Championship Round, Saturday, November 21. The remaining half of the field, including those with hit barrels and no times, will compete for 40% of the purse in the clean-slate Consolation Round on Friday, November 20.
There are Incentives for Amateurs and 4-year-old horses. Each Incentive has an entry fee of $100 with a 100% payback. Both Incentives will be paid out on a total time of both their runs.
This event is open to horses foaled in 2004 or after that have never competed in a barrel race prior to December 1, 2008. This includes barrel races at divisional races, registered shows, rodeos, play days, etc.
For more information concerning the JB QUARTER HORSE SALE please go to www.jbquarterhorses.com
JB QUARTER HORSE FUTURITY
WACO, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 18-22, 2009
FAQ’S AND RULES
September 1ST (Nomination Fee) $175
October 15TH $175
Total $350
Total $350 Fee includes the Entry Fee and the Processing Fees. (Stall fee is not included)
A front and back photocopy of your horse’s papers is required when the entry form is sent into World Barrel Racing
2. What are the Late Fees?
If the September 1ST Nomination date is not paid, you may still enter a horse with a $50 late fee by October 15th. If no payments were paid by October 15th then you may still enter a horse, but must do so by October 30th and pay a late fee of $100. No Entries will be accepted after October 30th.
The Incentives must be paid by October 30th without a late fee. You may enter an Incentive after October 30th, but with a $25 late fee up until November 17th.
The first Incentive will be an Amateur Incentive and second will be for Horses Four Years Old or Younger. Amateur riders must have a 2009 Amateur Card from AQHA, APHA, or ApHC; however, AQHA rules will be followed, i.e. if you have an APHA Amateur card, but don’t meet AQHA’s Amateur requirements, you are not eligible for this Incentive. Amateurs must have their current card present to collect any money. The Horse Four Years old or Younger must show the original papers of horse before any money can be collected.
Rider does not have to be a member of the WBRP or be entered in the Barrelnanza Finals. However, the horse owner must fill out a winners form and must give their social security number before any checks will be awarded. Checks will be written to the horse owners.
WBRP wishes to encourage the growth of the JBQF; therefore, the first year, we have waived the attendance rule for futurity horse owners and riders to compete at the Barrelnanza Finals. Futurity horse owners or riders who purchase a WBRP membership (Platinum or Regular) may enter the Barrelnanza Finals without having to attend a previous 2009 WBRP event.
No you cannot carry over your time from the Futurity to the Barrelnanza Finals. In the Futurity we will be dragging the arena more than normal. Entering Wednesday’s section will allow you a run in the arena before the Futurity; however, you may choose to run your Futurity horses or any other horses in any available sections.
If monthly payments are not received in our office by the due date or do not contain the late fee, if applicable, your entry will be pulled without further notice and will not be reinstated. No refunds will be awarded for delinquent entries. (Refunds will be awarded to anyone that has paid in advance or in full. Note: the only money that will be returned is the money for the payments that have not met their due dates.)
Horses may compete in the JB Quarter Horses Futurity if they were foaled in the year 2004 (Five years old) or after. The horse must not have been competed on in a barrel race prior to December 1, 2008. This also includes divisional races, registered shows, barrel races, play days, or rodeos.
Written authorization must be received from the original owner stating that he/she has sold the horse before any entries are transferred to the new owner.
11. Can I draw a horse out of the Futurity?
You may Draw Out a horse at anytime from the Futurity, however, you will not receive any entry fees back.
12. Can I substitute a horse?
Yes you may substitute a horse for a fee of $10. Horse must belong to the same owner. All substitutions must be made by November 12th.
13. Can I substitute a rider?
Yes you may substitute a rider for a fee of $10. Horse must belong to the same owner. All substitutions must be made by November 12th.
14. How will this Futurity be run?
All entries will make their first run on Thursday, November 19. The fastest 50% of the times will advance to the Championship Round which will be run on Saturday, November 21. The remaining 50% will run Friday, November 20 in the Consolation Round. Both the Championship and Consolation Round will be run with a clean slate. 60% of the total money will be awarded to the Championship Round and 40% will be awarded to the Consolation Round.
15. When can we start checking our horses in for the Futurity?
You can start arriving in Waco starting on Monday. Check in for Futurity horses will be by the Stall Office on Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. All entries will be mouthed for age verification. All horses must be checked in by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18th. If your horse is not checked in you will be disqualified. Original papers are required to check in. All Registered and Unregistered horses are welcome, but Unregistered horses must have a signed affidavit from a Veterinarian stating the horses age.
16. When can we start checking into our Stalls & RVs?
Upon your arrival, we ask that you please take care of checking in to any stalls or RVs at the Stall Office Stalls and RV’s will be sold starting on Monday night and end thru Saturday night. Stalls are $100 for the week and RV’s will cost $125 for the week.
17. Will there be Exhibitions at this Futurity?
Please keep checking for additional information on Exhibitions.
18. What is the Dress Code?
All contestants must wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, Western Hat (minimum 2 1/2" brim), and cowboy boots or equestrian sport shoes. Caps are not permitted. NOTE: If the hat falls off and lands in the alleyway or arena, a $10 dress code fine will be assessed. Helmets are not required but all contestants are encouraged to wear one. Anyone not wearing the proper attire in the arena will be assessed a $10 fine. The fine money will be going to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.
19. Sportsmanship
All contestants, horse owners, and their family members are expected to display good sportsmanship at all times. No level of abuse toward any animal at this event will be allowed. Foul language, misconduct or abusive comments spoken to any Contestant, Spectator, Staff Member, or Arena Personnel will result in immediate contestant disqualification and no refund of entry fees. Contestants are also responsible for the horse owners, traveling companions, and their family members.
20. Photos and a Video
WBRP photographs and videotapes each contestant’s individual run. These photos/videos are the property of WBRP and decisions made by WBRP management as a result are final.
21. Fines and Late Fees?
There are fines and late charges at all barrel races because a few people will not follow the rules. The fines or late charges are used to persuade them. The management of WBRP does not like the fines or late charge but has found out that they must have them.
22. Returned Checks
There is a $40 service charge on all returned checks from the bank, for any reason. If a check is not replaced with a cashier’s check or money order within 30 days after the check is dated, the contestant will be put on the "ineligible" list.
23. Dogs
All dogs must be on a leash at all times.
24. Vendors
There shall be no selling of any type of merchandise or professional service on the arena grounds, in stalls, or at trailers without a vendor contract with WBRP.
25. Must be ready
Contestant shall identify themselves to the Gate Man and be in the holding area five before there run. The Gate Man to be located next to the alley way going into the arena. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification. Contestant's name will be called by the Gate Man three times, if the contestant is not in the arena by the third call they will be disqualified. Only one horse may be in the alleyway at any time. Remember the three official calls come from the Gate Man not the Announcer.
26. Time Begins
Any time a contestant crosses the starting line, the time will begin.
27. No Time
A "No Time" will be given to the contestant for the following reasons:
a. If the contestant "circles" their horse after entering or exiting the arena. (Definition of the Arena is past the plane of the alley)
b. If the contestant misses the barrel pattern.
c. If the contestant runs out of turn. It is the contestant's responsibility to know their draw position.
d. If a contestant circles the barrel more than one time.
e. If the contestant's horse or rider falls during the run in such a manner as to break the pattern, or if the rider falls off the horse.
f. Unable to get horse in arena in 90 second time limit.
28. Penalty
A five second penalty will be assessed for every barrel that is knocked down or is knocked over onto its opposite end. The barrel may be bumped or touched.
29. Time Limit
If a contestant is in the holding pen and attempts to enter the arena, but is unable to get the horse down the alleyway the gateman, after the second call, will give the rider 90 seconds to enter the arena. At the end of 90 seconds if the horse has not broken the plane at the end of the alleyway into the area the rider will be disqualified. (The reason for this rule is the safety of the contestant, the other contestants in the holding area and the employees.)
30. Barrel Moved
If a barrel moved off it's marker during competition, the barrel must be reset prior to the next competitor's run.
31. Horses in Arena
Only one horse may be in the arena, or alleyway, at any time during competition.
32. Re-Runs
In the event a rerun is granted, all penalties will be added to the rerun that was incurred during the original run.
33. Training in Arena
Contestants who are given a "no time", for missing the pattern or a 5 second penalty for knocking down a barrel, may complete the pattern. However, show management may, at its discretion, ask a rider who is taking excessive time to train to leave the arena immediately. If such request is not complied with, a $100 fine may be assessed. Any contestant who circles a barrel more than once will be assessed a $100 fine.
34. Pay Offs
The pay off for the Futurity Championship Round and the Consolation Round will be a straight pay off based upon one placing for every ten entries.
The Incentive pay off will be a straight payoff based upon one placing for every four entries. Both Incentives will be paid out on the total time of both of their runs.
35. Tie for Prizes
If any contestant's times are tied, the prize money will be split equally and a roll of the dice between the tied contestants will determine the tie for the awards. High roll wins.
36. Payout Requirements
In order to receive your money, a winner’s form, with all of the horse’s owner information is required within 90 days of the event or all monies will be forfeited. Horse owner must also provide the original papers of the horse that he/she is collecting money on. All prizes and money is awarded to the owner of the horse as listed on the registration papers. No transfers will be accepted as ownership.
37. Disqualifications
Any act deemed prejudicial to the best interests of the WBRP may result in the disqualification of the contestant, with no refund of entry fees. The contestant may also be placed upon the "ineligible" list of the WBRP. These acts may include but are not limited to the following:
a. Using abusive or intemperate language or attempting to threaten, bribe, influence, or harass any contestant, spectator, staff member, or Arena Personnel. Also, any remarks made with the intent to cast aspersions on the character or integrity of an WBRP staff member or management member.
b. Moving or attempting to move markers at any time.
c. Use of electronic and/or remotely controlled devices to alter the outcome of a run.
d. Abuse of a horse in any way.
e. Competing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
f. Misidentifying a horse in any WBRP Barrel Race class.
g. Misidentifying a rider in any WBRP Barrel Race class.
h. Other conduct that is not in the best interest of the WBRP, or its contestants.
i. Failure to make good on a returned check to the WBRP or to any WBRP Vendor.
j. The WBRP Management at their sole discretion shall have the authority to disqualify or deny entry to any horse they deem dangerous to the rider, or to other individuals, animals or property.
38. Safety
Safety is a prime objective at this barrel race. If you have a horse that could be dangerous to yourself, other contestants, or other horses, DO NOT come to this barrel race. Any horse or contestant deemed to be dangerous by the management of WBRP will be disqualified and entry fees will not be refunded.
39. Rules
The management of WBRP reserves the right to create any new rule, or modify any existing rule, in order to better the sport or this barrel race.
40. Postponement of Event
Due to Hurricane Katrina and September 11, World Barrel Racing Productions reserves the right to postpone any barrel race due to a natural or man made disaster, or if the price of diesel rises above $5.00 a gallon. Also, during the time of year severe weather can occur such as: snow, sleet, or ice, may result in a cancellation. We do not like to put these conditions on any event, but feel it is not fair if only a small percentage of barrel racers can attend. Any monies collected will be refunded. If any event is postponed, we will reschedule it for a future date. No postponement, or cancellation, will be made due to a lack of entries.