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8-13-2022

How is everyone on this fine Sunday? I am sitting on my front porch (because the power is out)yelling at flies about how if they don't leave my wine alone I am going to destroy them. They don't seem to care, probably because they are drunk. If you have ever tried to reason with a drunk just imagine if they were created to be annoying and had wings.The well bred halter horse is spraying a wasp nest and running away really fast. We live in the fast lane around here...

So I have posted some info for all of you related to the Xtreme mini millions. Consider entering this awesome race...the payouts will be big! You can pre-enter or Destiny with Xtreme will have a booth on the concourse and you can enter with her.

I have received about 100 emails, text messages, PM's and calls about the draw. We are having a random draw. If you send me a message telling me you need to run first because you are driving home Sunday just know that I am here shaking the ice in my vodka tonic mumbling, "Yeah, you and 800 other people." I guess I feel like if I swish that little wedge of lime around a little it will take me back to my happy place. I promise you that if you send that message I am going ro ignore you like I do that jerk at the NFR that wants to put his magic face cream on me for my wrinkles and dark circles. As if some cream could correct this resting bitch face. Sir, I am a master! There is no reversing this and it is part of my charm! 

I have a few people that have legitimate requests and I am happy to help but this will be a random draw. Last year we gave options and it may have been one of the dumbest things I have ever done.

8-12-2022

I have a whole bunch of people that picked the option of paying with a check when you entered. I just want to remind everyone that you have to actually mail the check. As I receive them I will mark you as paid. Any unpaid entries on the 26th of August will not be processed in the early draw. I have about 25 of you that are still marked as unpaid. No need to send me an email explaining when you will send your check, just get it here before the 26th. 

 When all your friends are at the bar with shoer and you are running at 1am because you forgot to mail your check it will be sad. Look, it's Vegas so you can probably still find some interesting candidates at the bar after 1 but it could also get scary. (think 70 year old chain smoker with gold chains and a pinky ring) Why do that to yourself? Yes, this was a message sent with love, because I care.❤️❤️

8-11-2022

We do have theme days at BB4B...

Friday- In honor of our friend Missi Reymore that we lost to leukemia and all those out there that are still fighting or that we have lost to cancer please wear something to honor them or the fight against cancer.

Saturday- This is Bailey's day. Our family has always worn red on Saturday and would love for all of you to join us. I hope she is watching us all honor her and smiles at all the red worn in her honor.

Sunday- Show us your faith. Attend cowboy church if you feel like it and wear those blingy crosses.

8-10-2022

Hello on this fine Wednesday afternoon. I wanted to answer some questions that we keep getting to help out a little. 

Q: Do we need a coggins and health certificate?

A: Why yes you do. A negative coggins within the last year and a health certificate within 30 days. We check every single one before you unload. Not only have I said this 3 million times but it is also in large print on the South Point rules as you arrive and you also signed acknowledgement to that when you entered the race. It is always sad when someone says they didn't know and I have to show them pictures of the million places it is posted. If you haven't guessed by now I actually have done that. It's one of my favorite things.

Q: Do you really think that people think you are funny?

A: No. I am not always funny. Sometimes I am mildly amusing, sometimes I am just jovial and every once in awhile I am sarcastic with a splash of deep seated anger that no therapist in the world would want to delve into.

Q: What are the Xtreme races?

A: We have two different Xtreme sidepots happening. One is the Xtreme Millions Qualifier race. Xtreme has the Xtreme Millions finals in Salina Ut and it has an unbelievable payout. You can enter on Saddlebook at the same time that you enter BB4B and you will have opportunities on Saturday and Sunday to qualify for that finals. The second Xtreme race is the Mini Millions. You will carry over your time from our open race and will be entered in the Mini Millions. The payout on these races are always amazing. If you have any questions please feel free to ask Destiny or Dana  with Xtreme and they will be happy to help. Entries for both of those races are open now on Saddlebook.

Q: Will there be a horse shoer on site?

A: We will have a shoer available on site. His name is Brooks Bonde and his number is (209)844-6744. Not only is he a good shoer but he is also easy on the eyes. Ladies please do not rip a shoe off of your horse just to have a reason to go see him. Have too many cocktails and throw your room key at him like a normal person.

Q: If I enter my kid in the KK Run for Vegas Qualifier did I pay for the BB4B open on Friday too?

A: No. You have to enter both of them separately. You must enter the open on Friday to be able to enter the KK race. You can enter both on our page on Saddlebook.

Q: How do I enter the American Qualifier?

A: You will have to go to the BBR (Better Barrel Races) website to enter. They will open entries the week before the event. It is my understanding that if you enter the American they will charge you for our open race too. If you entered our open race we will get you a refund but we will need to do some computer work to make sure you stay in the average if you are running all 3 days. Do you know how we solve this problem? You let me know BEFORE the race starts that you are entering the American and not at 10pm on Sunday when all I want is a nap and gallon of cheap Reisling. Don't be the reason that hide under the announcers stand rocking back and forth mumbling, "Why? Why? Why?" while my friends try to coax me out with a coors light and cheetos.

Q: Can I pre-pay for exhibition runs?

A: No. Also, notice that I did not call them time only's, I called them exhibition runs. These are a line up and go kind of thing. You pay $5 at the gate, you will proceed at a trot or faster and keep forward motion. There is no stopping, backing up or circling. This is not a training session it is an opportunity to let your horse have a look at the arena and for you to get a feel for the size. Once you are done if you want another one you are welcome to get back in line. There is a $50 fine for violations. I had a snotty little teen ager ask how I would know who she was to fine her. Oh silly girl! Your friends will rat you out like a bunch of tweakers that just got arrested for burglary. Don't try me, I am meaner than you.

Some of you will wait until 445 pm to get in line and then go on Facebook and complain that you didn't get a time only. I will roll my eyes so hard I will probably pass out. My well bred halter horse husband is considering allowing some exhibitions in the Priefert arena as well but last year he heard a lot of whining and he told me his tolerance is low. Do not upset the well bred halter horse. We need him to make the ground pretty. No one likes a grumpy well bred halter horse!

I will be giving some helpful instructions in the next few weeks to make your arrival and unloading and easier process. I am looking forward to seeing all of you! We are going to make this the best year yet in honor of The Mighty B! I hope you are watching baby....🥰🥰

8-1-2022

I really shouldn't have to explain this again but here we go...

Do not sell your stalls if you decide you cannot come. We have a waiting list. We will not open stalls for you if you didn't purchase your stalls through us. 

Why would we do this? Is it because I am a big meanie control freak? Well that is partially accurate but also because there are terrible people out there that will sell stalls for more than they paid. Some people hoard stalls just so others cannot have them and then dump them last minute. Also, for security issues we need to know how to find you if something goes wrong.

If you buy stalls from someone and we won't open them there is no amount of ugly crying that will make me open them for you. It will be sad as the mascara is running down your face and you have those little snot bubbles that we mostly see during a toddler tantrum.

7-27-2022

Let's talk about the reasons why it would be appropriate to call, text or PM me after 8pm or before 8am....

1) A serial killer has you locked in his trunk and you could only find my number. You will get bonus sympathy if he is dressed as a clown or if you were lured with the promise of a free pony.

2) My house is on fire. My well bred halter horse husband will sleep right through that. It is exhausting being that amazing.

3) The zombie apocalypse has finally happened and you are inviting me to your compound where we will eat cheetos, drink vodka and try to save the world. I have anger issues and lots of ammo...add me to your list.

4) You are in jail for doing something that would amuse me.

Just in case you aren't sure if your issue is midnight message worthy ask yourself the following questions...

Can this be answered during a time period that the sun is up?

Do I really want to become a Facebook post?

Will Marla really remember my name and get salty about it?

Please look at your clocks before you send me messages or call. I don't sleep well and haven't for many years. I promise that if you wake me up during the 4 hours that I fight to sleep you will not get the best version of me. It might scare you and cause you to get in the car with someone in a clown suit promising you a pony.

7-15-2022

Entries are open...

If you plan on entering the American Qualifier there is a class you can enter to let me know. It doesn't cost you anything it is just so that I do not put you in Saturday's draw. You will still need to enter with the BBR through their website. As of yesterday they did not have entries available yet.

We will have an Xtreme mini millions and an Xtreme qualifier. You can enter both of those on saddlebook and you will carry over your times from the open. If you have any questions about either of those races please contact Xtreme Barrel Racing.

There are links on our entry for the KK Run for Vegas/Junior World Qualifier. That race will be first on Friday and you will carry over into the open. 

Happy Friday!

7-14-2022

Entries will open tomorrow at https://www.saddlebook.com/events/3196

You have until August 26th to pre-enter and get in the first draw. You may enter after that until 12pm pacific time on September 1st with a one time $25 late fee. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1ST!!

Every year I explain this and every year I still have someone do it and complain. If you do not have a stall you can still enter. It is a terrible idea but you can do it. I am telling you it is terrible but some of you need to find things out for yourself. If I told you that the sliced turkey in my fridge is questionable and I have no idea when I opened it and you should throw it out some of you would make a sandwich out of it anyway. You will open the package, tell me it smells okay and that expiration dates are just a suggestion. As you are trying to decide which end of your body is going to erupt next and are wondering how much liquid the human body can expel at one time you will blame me for the turkey even though I told you to throw it out. Why didn't I snatch the turkey out of your hands and throw it away? Darwin, that's why.

You cannot park your trailer in the barn and go run your horse. You will have to unload your horse and have someone move your vehicle to the parking lot which is about 1/4 of a mile away. You cannot tie your horse in any of the warm up pens so someone will have to hang out with your fire breathing dragon. You cannot tack up your horse at the trailer so you will have to show up in full makeup ready to run. Does it sound fun yet? Do whatever you want but I told you the turkey would cause you to lose 15 pounds the hard way.

If you are on the stall waiting list and are not sure what to do you have plenty of time to wait and see if you get stalls. 

Happy Thursday!!

7-11-2022

As I sort through the stall reservations it looks like a bunch of you did not get tack stalls. If you have not been to the South Point before let me explain why you might want to find someone to share with. 

Your trailer will be parked a long ways from the arena. You cannot take your horse to your trailer to tack them up. No horses are allowed outside the facility except to walk to the outside warmup if you choose to use it. Also, you cannot keep your feed outside your stall. Not only is this a fire code violation but unfortunately some of your fellow contestants believe in a free society where what's yours is theirs. Like hippies without the flowers and pot although some of them to appear to be into that free love thing.

If you would like to find someone to share a tack stall with post it here and maybe you can all connect. I have received several requests to help people with that this week and honestly I am consumed with stalls this week. I have already asked the worst influence I have if it was too early to drink because I needed a predictable answer. 

If you decide that you will make it work without a tack stall just remember that I told you it was a terrible idea. When you do it anyway and then complain on facebook about how much you hate me because I didn't tell you I will refer you to this paragraph right here. As a matter of fact, I will screen shot it and post it right under your comment because I am salty like that. 

Happy Monday!!

7-7-2022

Hello barrel racer land! I have been receiving your emails about the waiting list and I promise that I will respond to all of you in the next few days to let you know I have placed you on the list. FYI...telling me what a great person you are and how you rescued puppies from a burning building and always return your shopping cart will not help your issue. Also, pointing out that your fellow barrel racers are psychotic serial killers with bodies under their porch that use self checkout to put their avocados through as a yellow onion will also not help your cause. 

I was asked by several people about outside stalls that were utilized in June during another race. I called the arena manager and mentioned that and he hung up on me. He sent me a message later saying that if I was going to be mean to him we couldn't be friends. ( Okay, that didn't happen anywhere but in my mind but still...) He explained to me that it did not work out as planned and they would not do it again.

I will have a few spots after I finish the current B barn assignments. It is a very complicated version of the game tetris so give me a few days. (Only the older generation will know what tetris is, some of you will have to Google it)

I was notified of something very exciting today.....We have been approved as an American qualifier!!! I don't have all the details but when I do I will let you know. Entries will be through the BBR/Teton Ridge. If you have any questions please send me a PM and I will contact the appropriate people and get answers. 

Last thing...be nice, I only had a half a bottle of wine tonight and I am itchy from mosquito bites after picking blackberries yesterday. 🦟🦟😁😁

7-5-2022

If any of you need to add on stall mats so that they are pre-loaded in your stalls and didn't get a chance to you can go on the stall website at www.bb4bstalls.com and click on extras. It is $40 for a set of mats and I will add them to your stall orders. If you would rather wait until you arrive at the facility you can still rent them at the Tractor supply on site. It is usually easier though if you buy them ahead of time.

If you are paying for your stalls through paypal I will send an invoice to the email address you gave me sometime this week. Please pay through friends and family or you will need to add 3% to your total. 

If you decide you do not want your stalls do not sell them yourself! We have a waiting list. We will only be opening stalls for the person that purchased them. If you sent me an email requesting the waiting list I will send you an acknowledgement this week so that you know you are on the list. Some of you are on a different list that involves frowny faces.

And yes... I am slightly cranky today. I had a 150 pound newfoundland that is afraid of fireworks drooling on my face for 3 hours last night, a cattle dog trying to chew all the wires of our electronic recliners, a snoring boxer that got sprayed by a skunk and a great Pyrenees that growled every time someone lit a sparkler. A lovely person sent us some strawberry cheesecakes and chocolate covered strawberries though so now I am fatter and slightly less cranky. I'm sure my horse will give me ugly side eye tomorrow for the cheesecake but I am going to ignore him. Happy Tuesday everyone!

7-3-2022

Stalls sold out. To get on waiting list send an email to becauseofbailey@yahoo.com

7-1-2022

I have had some serious ugliness thrown my way today. We had no idea that stalls would sell out the way they did. We love that so many of you support us especially in a year that will be very tough for our family. That being said, some of you have really said some terrible things to us. I'm sorry that we only had 400 stalls available today. We really thought that it would take 2 days for them to sell out. There are only 1100 stalls available which means that some people will not get stalls. Hurling insults at me, calling me names, complaining about the computer system and publicly throwing a fit will not help your cause. You know what does help your cause? Being a decent human being. 

I will put up Barn B on Sunday and you will not be able to pick your stalls. I will have a set amount of stalls and when they sell out that is it. Yeah, I know, it is a holiday weekend and I am stupid for putting up stalls when people have other things to do. I heard about it allllllllllll afternoon.

Before you hoard a bunch of stalls be aware of the cancellation policy which was posted well ahead of time. My tolerance is very low tonight.

7-1-2022

I am being told that Barn A is sold out...32 minutes might be a record! If you did not get stalls in A do not panic. There are another 600 stalls in Barn B and we will open that one on Sunday. You guys are fast!!

7-1-2022

We are an hour and a half away...

When you pull up the reservation page at www.bb4bstalls.com make sure you select Barn A in the options and ask it to sort alphabetically. 

I will only be answering calls from my mother and people that are close with alcohol. I realize some of you will not get the stalls you wanted and you will feel the urge to pick up your phone and dial my number to remind me how unfair life is. Do not do this. It will make me cranky and so far I am pretty jovial today. Don't be the fun sucker that ruins that....

6-30-2022

Hi everyone! Stalls open at 12pm pacific time tomorrow! YAY! We are so excited to see you! I have some helpful tips for tomorrow. First of all....do not panic if you don't get stalls in Barn A we will open barn B after the majority of A fills.

1) Pick out what stalls you want and also pick out a plan B and C. Do not just go online and see what is available.

2) If you have a big group there are two things you should think about....Have one person reserve all of the stalls or have every person in your group reserve each stall. 

3)Everyone wants stalls in row 100, 200 and 300. Also popular are stalls 527-539 and 1325-1330. Those stalls will sell out within seconds so if that was your first choice you better be fast and have a backup plan.

6-25-2022

I am not taking any special stall requests other than people that are volunteers or have disabilty accommodations.

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6-20-2022

We need to make something very clear to people that do any kind of horse therapy...we have approved vendors that pay fees and provide proof of insurance. These are requirements of the facility! ANYONE that conducts business and does any kind of treatment in the barn without going through the proper channels with not be allowed in the facility. Yes that means that I will have to put my resting bitch face on full volume, go get my favorite security guard and watch you load up and leave the facility doing an ugly cry pretending you didn't know the rules. Please don't make me do this...you are causing me to have those ugly wrinkles on my forehead from all the eyebrow raising, eye rolling and squinting trying to understand why no one listens the first time.

6-13-2022

18 days and we will open the A barn for stall reservations. I will open the website at 12pm pacific time. Once the majority of the A barn sells out I will open the B barn. 

You can go to www.bb4bstalls.com on opening day. If a stall shows zero available or is not visible on the site it has sold out. Stalls will be $150 and will include 4 bags of shavings. They are yours from 6am Thursday until 9am Monday. If you would like to rent mats from the South Point they are an extra $40.

6-2-2022

I have received some questions today about stall prices, specifically why our stalls are more expensive than the NBHA show. Our stalls are $150 and come with 4 bags of shavings. The stalls at NBHA are $145 and come with 3 bags of shavings. We are not more expensive.    

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After doing the math every way possible we have determined that the cheapest way to reserve stalls for everyone will be our website at www.bb4bstalls.com.  We want you all to be able to pick our your own stalls and pay less fees.  We will open up the A barn reservations July 1st at 12pm. The cancellation fees will be a little higher to discourage stall hoarding. $150 with 4 bags of shavings, $190 with mats Stall layout with numbers:  https://southpointarena.com/...//2014/10/sp-stall-layout.pdf

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6/1/2022

Hi! Happy short work week! I wanted to let all of you know about some info for the upcoming race...

1) We will open entries and stall reservations on July 15th. Entries will be on www.saddlebook.com. I am still trying to decide about the stalls. They will either be on saddlebook or our stall reservation page. We will do whichever one will cost the contestants less. I am saving your alcohol money...you're welcome.

2) As of now we have $40,000 added to the Open 6D. We will add $10,000 Friday with an $85 entry fee, $15,000 per day on Saturday and Sunday with a $100 per day entry fee.

3) The men's shot race will be Saturday at 6pm. If you do not drink alcohol we will substitute something else. For those of you using a tall horse maybe do some stretching.

4) The youth and senior races will be carryover races on Saturday. Bigger payout and less days to pay entry fees. Yes, that's right, I love you all. (Most of you. If you aren't sure if you are on the bad list ask your friends. We all have that one donkey friend that we should be more honest with. Barrel racing producers everywhere will thank you for telling your group princess that she is the reason we drink so much) We will also give away buckles to the division winners in those classes.

5) We are still in need of buckle sponsors. If you would like to sponsor a buckle you can go to www.bb4bstalls.com and click on extras or you can contact me at becauseofbailey@yahoo.com and I can get you a mailing address or PayPal info.

Have a great week everyone!
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5/30/2022

Hi! Happy short work week! I wanted to let all of you know about some info for the upcoming race...

1) We will open entries and stall reservations on July 15th. Entries will be on www.saddlebook.com. I am still trying to decide about the stalls. They will either be on saddlebook or our stall reservation page. We will do whichever one will cost the contestants less. I am saving your alcohol money...you're welcome.

2) As of now we have $40,000 added to the Open 6D. We will add $10,000 Friday with an $85 entry fee, $15,000 per day on Saturday and Sunday with a $100 per day entry fee.

3) The men's shot race will be Saturday at 6pm. If you do not drink alcohol we will substitute something else. For those of you using a tall horse maybe do some stretching.

4) The youth and senior races will be carryover races on Saturday. Bigger payout and less days to pay entry fees. Yes, that's right, I love you all. (Most of you. If you aren't sure if you are on the bad list ask your friends. We all have that one donkey friend that we should be more honest with. Barrel racing producers everywhere will thank you for telling your group princess that she is the reason we drink so much) We will also give away buckles to the division winners in those classes.

5) We are still in need of buckle sponsors. If you would like to sponsor a buckle you can go to www.bb4bstalls.com and click on extras or you can contact me at becauseofbailey@yahoo.com and I can get you a mailing address or PayPal info.

Have a great week everyone!

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We are in need of barn volunteers for Thursday September 1st to assist with move in. Shifts will be from 6am-12pm and 12pm-6pm. If you would like to assist with unloading trailers and parking please send an email to becauseofbailey@yahoo.com or PM Marla Clayton-Stevens on Facebook. I will need your t-shirt sizes as soon as possible.

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Happy Monday! ( Yes, I am happy on a Monday because I am retired, I highly recommend it.)

I wanted to give some updates for the 2022 race...

1) Right now we have $40,000 added to the open and $1,000 added to the senior. We will have a youth race and right now I am thinking about making it Saturday only and just doing one big payout. I may reconsider that after a few cocktails and brainstorming with my amazing husband but right now that is what I am thinking. ( An older woman referred to my husband as a "well bred halter horse" the other day. I almost peed!🤣)

2) We will have a KK Run for Vegas Qualifier on Friday and Xtreme Millions Qualifiers on Saturday and Sunday.

3) We will be running one race this year and will make it a 6D to include our novice runners. (1/2 second splits to the 5D and a 1 second split to the 6D) This will work out for everyone. It adds more money to the payout and brings everyone into the main arena and on the live feed. It also gives us full use of 3 tractors and gives us more warm up area. 

4) I am ordering average prizes that can be mailed. I know that everyone gets into Vegas on Thursday and are in full on Vegas barrel racer land mode. I also know that by Sunday you have shared a room with Susie who turns into a "whoohoo" girl after her second shot of tequilla, had to be carried to her room missing a flip flop and told you until 3am how much she loves you. All of your clothes smell like peed on shavings, you hear slot machines in your sleep and you just want to go back to your own "well bred halter horse" and sleep in your own bed. When you finish your run and I see you loading up with dead eyes like you were just held hostage by a group of angry pygmy goats, I get it. I will mail your stuff. Please just make sure you sign a w9 before you run away.

5) The barn will be open for check in at 6am on Thursday. You can stay in your stalls until 9am on Monday. I know, you are hung over, my RBF doesn't care.

6) I will open entries and stall reservations the first week of July. Entries will definitely be on saddlebook. I am debating about the stalls. I am trying to find a way that you can all pick your own stalls that doesn't get too expensive. I will keep you updated...

7) Saturday will be our memorial day for The Mighty B. We would love it if everyone would wear red for her. This will be a tough day for our family but please do not avoid us or feel like you cannot say hello. You have all been with us on this journey and we appreciate your continued support. Bailey would want us all to be happy and celebrate her strength, bravery and love of life. She lived wide open not caring what anyone thought and she wouldn't want us to be sad so please stop any of our family members and say hello. We are a group of huggers though...you were warned! 

Fliers will be posted soon...I cannot wait to see you all!!😊