9 “Barrel racing is a growing industry and we have always had an exciting competition with the Timed Event Challenge,” said Murray. “The broader barrel racing community will have an additional opportunity to compete in the 5-D format and we are also adding a $2,000 scholarship to the fastest time by youth 14-18 in the 5D barrel race.” In a 5D barrel race, there are five divisions and times are divided into individual divisions by accumulating half seconds. For example, if the fastest time, a 1D, is 14.5 seconds, then a 2D would be 15 seconds, 3D would be 15.5 seconds, a 4D 16 seconds and 5D 16.5 seconds. This allows for a wider pool of experience in horses and riders, with a greater disbursement of prize money. Limited to 200 entries, the barrel race will offer $6,000 in added money. Pre-entries open December 2nd at 8 a.m. on the Next Gen Rodeo App, and close on December 30 at 4 p.m. Murray noted that horse show fans can also look forward to another development to be announced in the upcoming newsletter. “Details are still being ironed out, but as a little hint, we know there will be plenty of people who will ‘jump for joy’ when they hear the news,” she said. All horse events are included in the price of grounds admission. Tickets for Mustang Magic competition will go on sale September 9 and will include same-day grounds admission. Rodeo and concert tickets are sold separately. For more information, go to www.fwssr. com. 9 5-time PRCA Dress Act of the Year Bobby Kerr . Australian horseman and champion colt starter Dan James. British movie horse trainer and actor Ben Atkinson
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