Some of the best barrel racing in the four states area returns to the Four States Fair & Rodeo arena March 29 to 31 with Better Barrel Races, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, and Lucky Dog Productions.
The event takes place at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana, Arkansas March 29 to 31.
March 29-31, 2019
Four States Fairgrounds
3700 50th St, Texarkana, AR 71854
$11,100 Total Added Money
Approvals:
Better Barrel Races
Women’s Professional Rodeo Association
Added Money:
$8,500 Added Open 4D
$2,500 Runnin’ With the Pack 5D Side-pots
$100 Added Pony 4D
Deadlines:
~ Open entries close when the FIRST Open horse runs daily
~ Side-pots may be added anytime PRIOR to your run
~ Pony entries close at 10:00 pm on Friday, March 29
Draw Outs: See rules for details
~ 90% Refund deadline is 10:00 pm on March 23
~ 75% Refund deadline is 1 hour prior to race each day
General Information:
No entries accepted after online entries close until entry office opens at 6:00 pm on March 28
Call-ins are accepted during event office hours only with credit card payment
Cash or Credit Cards only accepted onsite, NO CHECKS
Current 12 month Negative Coggins papers required on all horses
$2,000 Added Open Average is based on Saturday & Sunday runs
All hat fines from this event will be donated to The Shirley Treat Memorial Scholarship Fund
Please see complete rules ~ All rules will be enforced at all events ~ No exceptions
Event Schedule:
Thursday: Office Hours ~ 6:00-8:00 PM
4:00 PM ~ Thursday Exhibitions go on sale at alleyway
5:00-8:00 PM Exhibitions ($5 each) ~ 60 second time limit
7:00 PM Friday Exhibitions go on sale at office
Friday: Office Hours ~ 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
R.E.D. FRIDAY ~ Wear Red to Remember Everyone Deployed
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM ~ Exhibitions ($5) ~ 60 second time limit
1:30 PM Church Service
2:00 PM ~ $1,500 Added Open 4D ($50)
Youth, Adult, Senior side-pots ($20)
Futurity/Derby side-pots ($50)
Saturday: Office Hours ~ 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
8:00-9:30 AM Open Arena ($5 per horse)
9:00 AM Church Service
10:00 AM ~ $100 Added Pony 4D ($25) / Big Drag
$2,500 Added Open 4D ($60)
$1,000 Added Runnin’ With the Pack side-pot ($25)
Youth, Adult, Senior side-pots ($20)
Futurity/Derby side-pots ($50)
Small Dog Races after #100 in the Open
Sunday: Office Hours ~ 8:45 AM-End Of Race
8:00 AM ~ Church Service
9:30 AM ~ $2,500 Added Open 4D ($60)
$1,000 Added Runnin’ With the Pack side-pot ($25)
Youth, Adult, Senior side-pots ($20)
Futurity/Derby side-pots ($50)
Large Dog Races after #100 in the Open
Facility Amenities:
Stalls: $25 per night
Hookups: $30 per night – available for purchase upon arrival onsite only directly through the facility
Shavings: Pre-bedding $7.50 per bag with pre-entries only / Onsite $7.00 upon arrival payable to the facility
*Pre-paid stalls will be unlocked with your name on them upon arrival.
*Stalls will be unlocked daily between 7:00-8:00 am on the morning of the first night they are paid for. If you will be arriving late at night, you will still need to pay for that night’s stall rental as stall counts are done each morning and stalls not paid for a particular night will remain locked. If you are in your stall for morning counts, you must pay for the previous nights rental.
*Stalls purchased for Saturday night only may not be available until NOON on Saturday, you may not be able to add an additional night to your Saturday only rental later.
*Stalls purchased through Friday night only must be vacated by NOON on Saturday, you may not be able to add an additional night to your rental later.
*Overnight tie-outs are allowed.
*No horses will be allowed to enter the grounds until 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 28. No exceptions! Gates will be closed until this time.
Veterinarians:
Dr. Greg Ford
Outlaw Equine
Official Photographer: Fessler Photography
Live Webcast: Lucky Dog Website
Onsite radio broadcast: listen from your truck or trailer – 87.9 FM
Exhibitions:
No exhibitions will be sold prior to the event. No call-ins for exhibitions. Must be in line onsite to sign up. Each person may sign up for themselves and one other person. Take a number dispenser will be available for Exhibition Sales Line 30 minutes prior to exhibitions going on sale. Thursday exhibitions go on sale at 4:00 pm Thursday. Friday exhibitions go on sale at 7:00 pm on Thursday night.
Awards:
Buckles to Open Average Champions in each Division
Runnin’ With the Pack Average awards in each Division
Buckles to Overall, Youth, Adult & Senior High Money
5 Star Fast Time Pad
Heritage Brand Halters to anyone running a time ending in .777
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