March 30-April 2, 2017 at Shawnee, OK Expo! COMPETITION RULES:
DRESS CODE:
Long sleeve shirt required (no collar required), boots, and cowboy hat or helmet to be worn during all competition runs at the Jackson Hall Memorial event. Failure to be in dress code when entering the arena will result in
disqualification. There will be a $10 hat fine for any contestant that loses their hat from any poi
nt after they enter the alley way until theyhave exited the alley way. Hat fine will be paid to barrel setter or any other event personnel that picks up the hat. TIMER MALFUNCTION:
One set of electric eyes will be in use. In the event the primary timer fails to work. In the event that the
timers fails, a rerun will be awarded immediately, at the end of the next group of 50 with a fresh drag, or at the end of the event with a fresh drag at the contestants discretion. The rider must declare if he/she will accept a re-run before the next horse runs. The announcer will not indicate any malfunctions during a run. Any re-runs will carry over all penalties accumulated during the first run. The re-run will not accumulate any additional penalties other than those earned during the first run. If the contestant chooses not to re-run, he/she will receive a no time. PHOTOGRAPHER:
A photo will be taken of every horse (flash used). Contestants may not ask photographer to hold flash for any individual. Photos are property of photographer and cannot be used without written permission. ALLEY WAY:
There will be no circling beyond the mouth of the alley-way or a not time will be assessed. COMPETITION:
No circling of barrels or training during competition runs. If the pattern is broken, rider may complete the pattern from the point of the break in a timely fashion or exit the arena immediately. Failure to do so will result in a $25 fine payable before the contestants next competition run. No re-runs will be given if a horse falls, is pulled up by the rider or in the event of a riders
equipment malfunction. No money will be paid out on runs acquiring a penalty for hit barrels. Contestants entering more than one horse will be disqualified for running horses in the incorrect draw order. The average will be paid off by the horse. Each horse must be ran in the correct position. There will be a $50 fine for any contestant who runs out of turn. Fee must be paid before the contestant can make next competition run. Inhumane treatment of any animal during the Jackson Hall Memorial Barrel Race wi
ll not be tolerated. Anyone who excessively
whips or strikes a horses ears or face with anything other than the hand, either in the arena or on the facility grounds will be fines $100. Any individual who has been warned for such behavior and persists or refutes the warning shall be fined an additional $100. Any rider caught using electronic device on a horse during a competition will automatically be disqualified and shall forfeit all winnings. FINES & DISQUALIFICATIONS:
All fines are to be paid in CASH ONLY in the show office. Contestants with outstanding fines will
not be allowed to compete until fines have been paid. Any act deemed prejudicial to the best interests of the Jackson Hall Memorial Barrel Race may result in the disqualification of the contestant, with no refund or entry fees. The contestant may also be prohibited from attending the next Jackson Hall
Memorial Barrel Race for any length of time. These acts may include but are not limited to the following:
Using abusive or intemperate language
or attempting to threaten, bribe, influence, or harass any contestant, spectator,
staff member or arena personnel. Moving or attempting to move markers at any time. Use of electronic and/or remotely controlled devices to alter the outcome of a run. Abuse or neglect of a horse or dog as defined within these rules. Competing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Misidentifying a horse in any race/class. Misidentifying a rider in any race/class. Failure to make good on a returned check
and related returned check fees. AWARDS:
Contestants are required to be present to receive awards! If contestant has left the premises before collecting awards he/she may either designate a person to pick up the awards for them. NO AWARDS WILL BE SHIPPED
IF NOT PICKED UP AT SHOW! In the event of a tie for average awards, the tie will be broken by the first race times. The contestant who ran the fastest
time in the first race of their class will receive the awards. Any questions or disputes which may aris
e during the course of the Jackson Hall Memorial event not covered by the above rules will be decided and settled by Jackson Hall Memorial management and all
decisions will be final.
