XTREME BARREL RACING

Rules and FYI from the Horse Events Inc. Staff

Rules:

1-      Each check and average winner in the open at all 4 shows will get a ticket into the drawing for  the vacation package to the Kentucky Derby GRAND PRIZE which will be given away at the August race. You must be present to win. Winner is responsible for all tax and license.

2-      18/40 it is a standard 4D 

3-      Late Entries which would like to be in the late draw needs to be entered by runner number 50. Late entries will be taken until the last runner runs and put at the end of the late draw.

4-      The open and 18/40 Saddles will be given away by the lucky card drawing. For the 18/40 the top 13 in each D’s average will receive a card. The winner will be drawn. In the open the top 10 in each D’s average will receive a card.

5-      Vet or Sick out 70% of entry returned when vet or Dr. release is received. No vet outs after the race has begun. 100% of the stalls and R.V. will be refunded 7 days prior to the race. There will be no stall or R.V. refunds the week of the race.

6-      Full western attire with hats/helmets, boots, and Long sleeve western shirt with cuffs and collar (no long sleeve tees) subject to a fine.

7-      All dogs on a leash. Subject to $100 fine. 

8-      If prior preferred running sections do not fill, running order will be moved up to fill empty slots.

9-      Must be present to win average awards or make arrangements with the HEI office for someone to pick up your award. Checks will be mailed if not present.

10-  Due to the expansion at the Blackhawk Arena portable stalls are not permitted. All horses on grounds must be stalled.

11-  The 5 in the drag must be in the holding pen before the end of the drag or you will be turned out. If you miss your turn you may re-enter and be out of the average. If you are a C/O to the 18/40, or Men's race, the N/T will be carried over, You may re-enter the 18/40 again without a late fee

12-  There is a $25 service charge for all returned checks. If a check is returned you will be required to have cash or a valid credit card for all future races.

13-  Because there are no entry limitations the start date and time is subject to change.

14-  There is a $25 change fee and late fee for each trip to the office.

15-  No under age operating of motorized vehicles on grounds its the law.

16-  Shavings only in the stalls no straw allowed.

17- One Breeders Cup Vacation package will be given away at each of the 2011 Shows. Every entry in the open, 18/40, Futurity (April and may races only) and Cowboy Race will be put in a drawing. Example if you enter the open on Saturday and Sunday and carry over to the 18/40 both days you will have four tickets in the drawing. On Sunday Evening we will draw 52 names they will pick a poker card and the winner will be drawn. Must be present to win.

18- Xtreme Forecast…New in 2011, new in the history of barrel racing.  You now have a chance at each of the four scheduled HEI races to win $10,000 in cash!!!  FREE ENTRY!!! . Entry must be in before 8 a.m. Sunday. Forecast your Sunday open barrel time exactly and win up to $10,000. HEI or Xtreme Forecast sponsor will pay out a total of $10,000 at each race (example: if only one person guesses there time exactly they will receive a$10,000 bonus; if ten people guess there time exactly at the same race they will each receive a $1,000 Bonus).

19- The Futurity class is open to all riders on horses which: have never competed in a barrel race prior to December 1st of the prior calendar year (excluding timed runs and exhibition runs); and were foaled during a year which precedes December 1st of last year by 4 or less years (e.g., to be eligible for the futurity season commencing on December 1, 2010, the horse must be a foal of 2006 or later). The Futurity Class is for 4 and 5 year olds but a horse can only be a futurity horse for one year. The Futurity horse must be entered in the open and carry over into the Futurity class.

20- There shall be no selling of any type of merchandise or professional service on the arena grounds, in stalls, or at trailers without prior approval from HEI. All Advertisements, flyers, posters or brochures must be pre approved before being hung on the grounds.

21- If you go off course you may complete your pattern. But you MAY NOT re-circle  a barrel. There will be a $25 fine for circling the barrel more than once.

22- We accept all major credit cards and cash. Checks are not accepted as a form of payment