Sheree Still, District
Director 4401 E Knights Griffin Rd Plant City, FL 33565 Mobile: (813) 478-1321 Email: nbhafl06@msn.com Website: NBHAFL06.com
NBHA FL-06 - Newsletter – April 2008
SPREAD THE WORD!
DISTRICT 6 HAS AT LEAST $1,000 ADDED AT ALL SANCTIONED 2008 SHOWS!
CHANGING DRAW NUMBER PROCEDURES! - We’ve had too many problems, like used chips
being put back in the draw bags, youth numbers getting on open cards, then
having two people with the same number; and when we have to fill in slots,
people get confused and don’t know which horse they’re supposed to be on, then
getting mad at us. So effective
immediately, this is what we’re doing:
OPEN DRAW:
1.
We will have the same early-middle-late bags,
up to #150. You may only draw your
number, when it is your turn in front of the show staff. You may only pull one number out of the
bag. As long as you have at least 2
tractor drags between your numbers, you must keep the number you draw. This means, if you decide to draw all your
numbers out of the early bag, and you draw #15 & 21 you better have two
saddles, or else don’t take that chance and draw out of the next bag.
2.
You
may NOT choose which horse gets a certain position in the drags, but you may
put your cards in the order of who you want to run first, second, third, etc,
before drawing your numbers. Then draw
your numbers and we will assign them to your cards in that order.
3.
After
we have drawn all the numbers thru 150, the late entries will not be assigned
numbers until the open starts. Then we
will announce the order from 150-?
4.
If
we don’t get 150 entries, the show staff will decide if we need to move
everyone up, or skip over them if just a few.
5.
IT
IS THE RIDER’S RESPONSIBILITY to know their number and which horse they are
supposed to be on! There will be no
exceptions. You will be disqualified if
you run out of turn or run the wrong horse.
6.
For
those of you entering multiple horses, I suggest you sign up by 9:am if you want to get a good split.
YOUTH DRAW:
1.
We will have the same early-middle-late bags,
up to #50. All of above rules apply, except if you are running more
than 3 horses you may only have 1 drag between your runs.
2.
Late
entries, after #50 will not be assigned draw numbers until the youth
begins. Then we will assign the
numbers. We will do our best to split
you if possible, but once again – if it’s important for you to be split, you
should arrive early and sign up at 9:00am!
Reminder: SIGN UP & EXHIBITION STARTS @ 9:00AM!
So come early, and you’ll have plenty of time to school your
horses. As we get closer to show time we
will be rushing you thru, to start the show on time.
2007 AWARDS BANQUET will be held again this year at the
“Church At the Mall” in
YOUTH WORLD
QUALIFIERS CANDY SALE – our youth is selling candy bars to raise money for
their trip to youth world.
OPEN/SENIOR
WORLD QUALIFIERS – If you would like to have a fundraiser, I’ll be happy to
help. There are several options, just
let me know if you’re interested. I’ll
need someone to volunteer to organize it.
WE
CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, IF WE STICK TOGETHER!
PLEASE SEND
YOUR COMMENTS TO NBHA NATIONAL OFFICE! WE WANT MORE WORLD QUALIFIER SLOTS FOR BIG
DISTRICTS!!
If you think
larger districts, like ours, should get more qualifier slots to world shows,
please let NBHA know! I asked what it
would take to get this rule changed, and they told me they thought about it,
but haven’t had enough requests from members to do anything about it. I can’t do this alone, but together, I think
we can get this changed! PLEASE WRITE OR E-MAIL YOUR THOUGHTS
TO: NBHA, ATTN: RICK HARDY, Email: rick.hardy@nbha.com
NBHA FL06 RULES (In addition to National NBHA
rulebook)
1.
Two minute gate call – It
is your responsibility to know what number you are and what number we are on
and be ready when it is your turn.
Anyone having difficulty getting in the arena should ask for
assistance. You must cross the timer
line within two minutes or be disqualified.
If at any time the show staff sees that your horse is uncontrollable or
has the possibility of endangering you or others, you will be
disqualified. If you are disqualified
you will not get a refund.
2.
All horses must be under control when entering and leaving the
arena. Do not start
running before you get into the arena.
If you have trouble stopping your horse when leaving the arena, please
ask for the gate to be shut behind you.
Do NOT run out into the crowds, vehicles, and trailers! This is a danger not only to you, but
everyone else that may step into your path.
3.
DRESS CODE: Western
attire is preferred. No spaghetti strap
tops and no tank tops with less than 2” wide shoulders (including youth) We don’t want any
wardrobe malfunctions. Boots and jeans
are required.
4.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Including, but not limited to foul language,
etc.
5.
Horse abuse will not be tolerated. Do not hit or slap your horse from the
shoulders forward. Don’t loose your
temper and snatch, jerk, whip on your horse in the arena or on the
grounds.
6.
Do NOT circle the barrel more than once. If you hit a barrel, or have a broken
pattern, please exit the arena. It is
not fair to the next rider.
7.
EXHIBITION. We start at
9:00am so everyone has plenty of time to have exhibition times. But in an effort to start the Open on time,
we will have a gate attendant directing exhibition and we will have more than
one horse in the arena at one time. If
you want a more leisurely exhibition and time to school your horse, you should
get to the arena early, because once there’s a line, we will keep pushing to
get them all done.
8.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES of any kind on arena grounds.
9.
SAFETY ISSUES: Please
keep the path to the alleyway clear at all times. Do not stand in or walk across the alleyway
during the show. If you are schooling
your horse during a drag, please be out of the way by the time the tractors
shut off. Please watch for horses
entering and leaving the arena, and give them a clear path (they have the
right-of-way!) Parents- please watch
your children and make sure they understand the dangers of being around the
alleyway.
Advertise your
business with us! We will be selling
banners to be displayed at shows and print ads on our website and
newsletters. Ask our show staff for more
information.