Rules

1.  An SBRA barrel race is a timed event using three standard 55-gallon barrels set in a cloverleaf pattern.

2.  All SBRA jackpots will be located within a 70-75 mile radius of the city limits of Muskogee, Oklahoma.

3.   Mileage should be used equally around the Muskogee area.

4. The SBRA will have15 point jackpots and points will be calculated from each individual's best 12 point jackpots. Points will start with the fastest time winning the 1D, member or non-member.

6. The SBRA Youth Class will be for contestants 15 and younger (as of January 1 of the current year). Points will not be accumulated until a copy of birth certificate is on file. Youth will be a 1D format if under 10 are nominated in the class or a 3D format (1/2 sec splits), 1D(fastest time), 2D(fastest time + 1/2 sec) and 3D( fastest time + 1 sec), if more than 10 are nominated in the class.
7. Pee Wee (8 & Under) is now a 3D (2 sec. splits). PeeWees will receive a time of +5 for any barrels knocked over. A no-time will only be given if the pattern is not ran correctly. Lead line is allowed, but not required.

No child is allowed to run for points in both the PeeWee and Youth Classes. They can run for day money.

The Youth & Pee Wee Classes are limited to a Rider nomination only for points. They are allowed to compete on multiple horses in a class for day money, but can only receive points on one horse for year-end awards. You must designate which horse is being ridden for points when entering. If a rider fails to designate the point-counting run, their first run will count for points. (See Rule #8)

The Youth Class will be ran seperate from the Open Class. No carry-overs will be allowed.

8. SBRA's Membership Fee is $20 per individual or $3O per family and a Nomination Fee of 15.00 for each set of points in the Open or Youth. Pee Wee is a $10 Nomination Fee.

Open Nomination Options:

On Rider (A Membership/Nomination form and fee is required.):
Points may be accumulated while riding any horse; however, only points on ONE RUN per jackpot will count. Designation must be made at entry, if competing on more than one horse in any jackpot, which horse will count for points. If nominated rider fails to designate the point-counting run, the first run you make will count for points.

On Horse (a Membership/Nomination form and fee PER HORSE is required):
In order for points to be awarded, a “Nominated” horse must be ridden by a member of SBRA.

If a Nominated Rider or Nominated Horse gets injured, you can pay a $10.00 fee and change your nomination. Points will then carry over to the new Nomination. A physician’s statement or veterinarian’s statement may be required. At no time will a NOMINATED RIDER be allowed to run a NOMINATED HORSE in the same class and get two different sets of points on one run. If a Nominated Rider is riding a Nominated Horse, it must be designated at entry which one is receiving the points (horse or rider).

9.  Contestants (members and/or non-members) may ride any horse, regardless of ownership, and may ride as many horses as they choose in a class. However, a horse may not be run by more than one person in a class unless the following condition is met:

Both contestants are members of the same immediate family.

In no case will the same horse be run more than twice in the same class.

10.    Works: You must work at least eight (8) jackpots. One jackpot must be worked until the end. Works performed to “the end” are to be clarified as follows:

A.   Except for time to ready themselves and their horse, the member is expected to be available to the Officers for any additional assistance.

B.   The member is also expected to be available at the end of the jackpot to assist any Officers in putting away equipment, picking up trash in and around the arena, etc.

Every member is responsible for keeping the Works Director informed of their works. If a member forgets to write his or her name down for the works performed, he or she has until the next jackpot to clear it with the Works Director in his or her own handwriting. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Youth & PeeWee members are excused from the work requirement, but not the participation requirement. Youth & PeeWee must enter eight (8) jackpots to be eligible for awards.Youth & Pee Wee members who nominate in the Open must meet the Open requirements.

An alley guard will be a category on the Work List. An alley guard is expected to ensure the safety of members and the public from the start of the jackpot to the finish. During a run, the alley way should be kept clear of horses and non-essential persons. There should be adequate room for horses and no pedestrians, vehicles or livestock behind the alley, so that horses and riders can safely complete their run.

11.    Participation Requirement: To be eligible for Open 4D awards, each nominated party (horse or rider) must enter a minimum of eight (8) POINT COUNTING jackpots, along with completing work requirements.

12.    Dress Code: Contestants must wear long pants and a shirt that has a front, back, and is connected at the sides and shoulders.

13.    Barrel Pattern:

A.  The start/finish line and the barrel positions should be permanently marked and must remain the same throughout the entire class.

B.   The pattern at an SBRA show must meet the following conditions when arena permits:

1. A minimum of 15’ between the side fence and barrels 1 and 2
2. A minimum of 30’ between the back fence and barrel 3
3. A minimum of 30’ between the timer line and the first barrel.

14.  Arena Conditions: The ground conditions within the arena must remain consistent throughout the entire event. The ground around the barrels must be worked and leveled after a maximum of seven (7) runs; the actual number to be determined prior to the start of each jackpot by the Arena Director.

The starting gate or gates must remain open through the event. A contestant may request the gate be closed after they enter the arena. EXCEPTION: If the owner of the arena requires the gate to be closed after contestant has entered arena, SBRA will abide by their decision.

If an arena has more than one gate at the end where riders enter the arena, all riders must enter through the same gate. The choice to enter either gate will only be given to contestants by permission of the Board of Directors.

15.  Miscellaneous:

A.  A contestant knocking over a barrel will be a “no time” except in the Pee Wee Class, which will receive a 5 second penalty per barrel that is knocked down. Touching a barrel, including keeping it from falling, is permitted without penalty.

B. A contestant’s name will be called four (4) times. After the 4^th call, if the contestant is not making an attempt to enter the arena or respond in any way, he or she will receive a “no time.”

16.    Exhibitions: Exhibitions will cease timely to work the arena. Exhibitions ARE NOT TO EXCEED 60 SECONDS. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. A fine of $3.00 will be charged to any contestant who exceeds this exhibition time limit – NO EXCEPTIONS.

Before exhibitions will be taken ON SITE ONLY. NO PRE-REGISTRY ALLOWED.

17.    Closure of Books:   Entries for the SBRA Open jackpots will close when the 25^th horse in the Open class runs. Exceptions can be made upon approval of the Board of Directors.

18.    Timer Malfunction: If the timer malfunctions three (3) times, then we will use a stopwatch and flag at timer line. Flag official to be determined by Directors. From this point on, all stopwatch times will be used. Those contestants who have a timer malfunction will have the option to re-run or receive entry fee back. At the discretion of the Board of Directors, a race that has a timer malfunction may be changed to a Money Maker race with NO points.

19.    Points: Will be awarded in each of the four (4) divisions of the Open,  three (3) divisions of the Youth and three (3) divisions of the Pee Wee. In each division, points will be awarded with First Place getting fifty (50) points for Open, fifteen (15) points for Youth and ten (10) points for  Pee Wee with all classes descending down to only one (1) point. Anyone who runs a clean time with no barrel turned over will receive, at least, one (1) participation point. NO TIMES will receive NO POINTS.

20.    Payoff:  Equal pay in each division.

21.    Awards: Saddles will be given if money is available and no other awards will be sacrificed. The Open must average 40 entries to give four (4) saddles. Other awards will be given as money warrants.

22.    Misconduct:  NO HITTING or WHIPPING a horse on the head or abuse of livestock in the arena or in viewing area of spectators will be tolerated. This will result in a $25.00 fine and can result in disqualification of run.   Directors have authority to control this problem. Members or non-members fined will not be allowed to participate in any SBRA event until fine is paid.

23.    Other:

A. No alcoholic beverages or excessive foul language will be allowed in the arena area.  First offense: warning; 2^nd offense -- $25.00 fine; 3^rd offense – suspension. If severe, then immediate removal.

B.  Protest: Submit in writing the complaint, along with a check in the amount of $25.00 payable to SBRA. If the protest is determined legitimate by the SBRA Board of Directors, then the $25.00 will be returned and appropriate action taken; otherwise, SBRA will deposit the $25.00 into the general fund.

C. All dogs must be under strict control and on a leash at all times. For the safety of all riders and horses,
no dogs are allowed in the arena.