2024
BY-LAWS
Instated 1-1-09 Revised 01/01/2023 effective 1/1/23 12-29-2010 to go into effect 1/1/2011 and revised 1/1/13 to go into effect 1/1/13 revised 12/31/15 to go into effect 1/1/18 and 1/1/19 Revised 1/24/20 to be in effect for all of 2020 Revised 01/01/21 to go into effect 01/01/22 Revised 12.31.23 to g ointo effect 01.01.2024
2024 NBHA TEXAS 08 By-Laws
Director – Kim Acosta 432 269 4295 nbhatx08@yahoo.com website: www.nbhatx08.yolasite.com
As a director she will handle all class points, scheduling of shows, handle all issues
within the district, answer any questions or concerns regarding our club and make sure
all members follow the rules by Nationals and with the districts own by-laws.
District 08 strives to provide fairness and equality before, during and after all shows. Shows will be abided by the rules established by the N.B.H.A.; a few will be amended in the District 08 by-Laws. It is the member’s responsibility to be familiar with all National and District Rules. Our District Director has the right to add any by-laws as needed.
Each member is responsible to provide NBHA card and current Coggins at shows. Every arena will require current Coggins for the Texas Animal Commission for viewing. Our association succeeds through its people, and our people will commit themselves to the association’s vision and to unselfish teamwork while striving to achieve personal performance levels that result in nothing less than excellence.
We are an organization that cares…for our members and for each other. We will treat one another with respect and with a caring attitude, knowing that our collective value is the key to our total success.
We are pleased that you have chosen to become part of our team as we look towards an exciting show year.
Barrel Runs/ Paybacks
Entry sign-ups shall be conducted orderly by contestants forming one line.
There will be no practicing around the barrels during open arena time. If repeated warnings are issued, the rider will be assessed a penalty.
If a barrel is knocked over during a run, a no time will be issued, no points will be awarded and prize money will not be paid. (Touching a barrel is permitted)
Contestants must attempt to make the fastest run possible. Any obvious attempt to “pull up” or pace their run may result in A no time.
The announcer and timekeeper must be at least thirteen. Neither shall be interrupted during a class. If an announcement is needed please tell the secretary or submit it in writing.
3 Gate Calls will be given with 60 seconds in between each call. After the third gate call and 60 seconds a NT will be given if contestant has not broke the plane of the arena.
During the Barrel classes there will be only one circling of each Barrel. No re-circling allowed due to unfairness of other contests in the same drag. There will be a fifteen-dollar penalty for re-circling a barrel during a class.
Any rules not covered in these By-laws will be in the NBHA Rules.
Open Barrels:
Open will be run in a 4-D format.
Youth Barrels:
18 & under barrels will be ran in the 3-D format which is full second splits. Age is determined by January 1, 2024
Senior Barrels: 45 and over will be run in the 3-D format, which is full second splits. Age 45 and over may run the senior class. Member must be 45 years old or older to run in the class.
NOTE: For District Year End Awards all points will be kept on 4D format, half, half, whole second splits in the open and 3D format in Youth, Seniors and Poles which is full second splits.
We will offer 3D poles at some events as an optional class at the discretion of the District Director. There will be no pole year end awards.
Ties
In the event of a tie, District 08 will break the tie as follows:
The rider that has entered and competed the most in the class throughout the year. If a tie remains after the above, the rider with the most 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. until the tie is broken. If the tie still remains after all of the above, the rider with the most completed runs.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions are done on an honor basis. They are also done on time blocks on pages. Your name will be called. Be ready when your name is called. There will be a 60 second limit on exhibitions. A five-dollar penalty will result for going over 60 seconds. Fee must be paid before Class times count.
Points of Interest
We are scheduling at least 24 shows for this year. All shows will go toward district points. At least six shows will be sanctioned for World qualifying points.
Rescheduling of Jackpots
If you are in question about weather/arena conditions, please call before you haul. We will still have a show when it is raining as long as the arena is covered.
2024 Pre Entry Rule:All pre entries that do not draw out prior to the pre entries closing will be required to pay their fees. A person has 30 days to pay those fees otherwise entry will be denied for the remainder of the year.
Carry over rule
A contestant in the youth may opt to carry over their time to the Novice, Open or Senior class, rather than running their horse again. A contestant in the novice can carry their time over to the open and/or seniors. A contestant in the open may carry over to the seniors. However, if a barrel is knocked down or the pattern is broken, the contestant may then run their horse a second time during the carry over class rather than taking a “no-time” in both classes. At the discretion of the Director, a person may run in the open and carry back to the youth or novice. In the event a barrel is knocked over in the open ,they will receive a NT in the open, then run again for their carry over class.
Hot checks
All hot checks will be posted on the wall at every barrel race as well as on the website after the Director has made 2 attempts to contact the person and collect the monies owed on the checks. Returned check fee is $40.00 beginning Jan 1, 2024. All “hot checks” will be turned over to the court after 2 attempts have been made to collect the funds. Non-members will be on a cash only basis unless pre-approved by the District Director. All persons writing “hot checks” will be placed on a cash only basis and will not be allowed to enter another barrel race until their previous hot check is handled.
***Work Hours / Year End District Awards Qualifications
A minimum of 8 work hours must be earned. These work hours may be achieved in a variety of ways including but not limited to working in the arena with set up, take down or during an event. It may include announcing or office help. It may include secretarial work outside of the race event. It can include putting together flyers, printing office documents, etc. Work hours other than arena/race day help can be arranged with the District Director. The 8 work hours must be met in order to run at the district finals race and also to be eligible for year end awards.
Awards are dependent on the amount of money in the account at year end. Places awarded are subject to change as well as if we do a district finals instead of individual awards will be at the discretion of the Director.
Others may work for you as long as you are at the jackpot when they are working and your name is on the worksheet.
Your own work requirements must be met before you may work for anyone else.
