April 787 Arena Barrels & More 2024

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The 787 Arena in Ponce was filled with excitement during our 787 Arena Barrels & More event. With 11 talented participants competing in a variety of thrilling barrel racing competitions, it was a day full of energy, skill, and camaraderie.

The event lineup included Barrels, the crowd-favorite where riders showcased their speed and precision. The Adop a Pro segment paired participants with experienced professionals, creating a unique and educational experience for all. The exciting Hourglass challenge tested riders’ agility and technique as they navigated the intricate course. Finally, the Team Relay of 4 brought the audience to their feet, with teams working together in perfect harmony to complete the course as quickly as possible.

Additionally, there was a Dummy Team Roping demonstration, designed to introduce riders interested in honing their roping skills. This practice was a great opportunity for learning and for getting more riders involved in this exciting rodeo discipline.

It was a day to remember, filled with action and unity within the rodeo community. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success, and we look forward to the next one at 787 Arena!

Barrel Categories:

• No-Pro Youth: 10 - 16

• No-Pro Open: 14+

• Jackpot Open: All

Official Time Record

We congratulate all the competitors who participated in the open track.

Barrels

Dimensions:

• 70' between barrels 1 and 2

• 90' to the third barrel

• 40' from the timer to the first barrel (40'x70'x90')

A minimum of 15' between barrels and fences, and 30' between the third barrel and the fence.

Open space for stops.

Rules:

• Two rounds with individual times in each round and a total average.

• A 5-second penalty for each barrel knocked down.

• A "No Time" penalty for an unfinished event or going off course or pattern.

No-Pro Youth

Place	Name	Round 1	Round 2	Average
1st	Andrea Cruz	28.187	27.759	27.973
2nd	Paola Arroyo	27.731	30.06	28.8955

No-Pro Open: 14+

Place	Name	Round 1	Round 2	Average
1st	Nina Perez	19.598	20.121	19.8595
2nd	Cristina Merley	20.409	20.249	20.329
3rd	Luis Marra	25.195	25.337	25.266
4th	Kiara Santiago	25.769	0	NA

Jackpot Open: 14+

Place	Name	Round 1	Round 2	Average
1st	Xiorimar Melendez	18.111	21.592	19.8515
2nd	Ana Sofia Irizarry	21.276	21.345	21.3105
3rd	Juleisy Santiago	20.872	23.015	21.9435
4th	Mireilly Santiago	21.035	25.303	23.169

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Adopt A Pro

Category:

• Open (14+) & Youth (5-13)

Dimensions:

• See barrel dimensions

Rules:

1. Teams: There must be one Pro rider and one Non-Pro rider.

2. Only one round per event. The shortest combined time from both competitors in both events will determine the winner.

3. Buyback per event and per rider is available for anyone who wishes to improve their time. The buyback time will be the one that counts towards the total. Buyback for Pro - $10. Buyback for Non-Pro/Youth - $5.

4. 5-second penalty for knocked-over barrels.

5. No Time for incorrect barrel pattern for the Pros.

   • Non-Pro Participants ONLY:

     • Barrels - non-strict pattern, they can make a mistake and correct it. They will have the option of buyback or keeping their time (as long as the pattern has been corrected).

   
   

Open Category

Place	Names	Times	Average
1st	Raymond Santiago y Kiara Santiago	20.168 | 27.348	23.758
2nd	Xiorimar Melendez y Paola Arroyo	22.218 | 25.398	23.808
3rd	Xiorimar Melendez y Luis Marra	23.138 | 24.853	23.9955

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Hourglass

Categories:

• Youth: 5-16 (no-pro)

• Open: 14+

Dimensions:

• 30' from the start/finish line to the first barrels; 4 barrels in each corner forming a rectangle on the track; 70' distance between barrels in width; 90' to the end of the barrels in length; 45' in the center of the barrels, two poles with 6' of separation between each.

Rules:

1. One single race. The fastest time is the winner.

2. You can start on either side;

   The course is run in the shape of an hourglass;

   Each knocked-over barrel or pole adds a 3-second penalty;

   Fallen poles are not reset during the race;

3. BUYBACKS: $5.00. Buyback times are not included in the prize pool.

Open Category

Place	Name	Time
1st	Ana Sofia Irrizary - 15	21.505
2nd	​Juleisy Santiago - 19	21.573
3rd	Xiorimar Melendez - 19	22.154
4th	Nina Perez- 23	22.712
5th	Ana Sofia Irrizary - 15 Pinta	23.134
6th	Cristina Merley- 31	23.899
7th	Laury Cruz - 20	24.922
8th	Mireilly Santiago - 35	26.785
9th	Kiara Santiago- 20	30.716

Youth Category

Place	Name	Time
1er	Paola Arroyo- 13	27.278
2ndo	Andrea Cruz - 16	29.831

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Team Saddle Relay

Category:

• Open: All

Dimensions:

• Step 1: 20' from the timer to the first pole;

• Step 2: poles are spaced 21' apart from each other;

• Step 3: minimum of 20' between the fence and barrels, with 90' distance between them;

• Step 4: minimum of 20' between the fence and barrels, with 70' distance between them. (Note: the measurements of the Hourglass pattern are used).

Rules:

• One single race. The fastest time wins.

• Number of participants: 3 riders and 3 horses.

• The event requires the team to work together, passing a baton and navigating obstacles without knocking them over to achieve the best time in the shortest period. NO BUYBACK for this event.

Requirements:

• Saddlers must be 13+ years old, able to reach the horse’s back, and know how to saddle properly. Saddlers do not pay.

Course Description:

• The race begins at the start/finish line with one horse and two riders. The horse is unsaddled, wearing only a bit. Two riders are stationed at the other marked points.

• Once the first group grabs their horse and the equipment to saddle it, and crosses the line, the timer starts. They must ensure they do not backtrack across the timer; if they do, they incur a 3-second penalty.

• Once the horse is properly and securely saddled, the rider mounts with the baton to begin Step 2: The Pole Run.

Penalties:

• Knocking over poles or barrels results in a 3-second penalty.

• If the baton is dropped, one of the riders must dismount, pick it up, and pass it properly. There is no penalty for a dropped baton as the delay in retrieving and passing it serves as a consequence.

Step 2 - The Pole Run: The rider weaves through the poles in a zigzag, then makes a long loop around all the poles before reaching the next rider to pass the baton. The course can begin from either the left or right side.

Step 3 - The Barrel Run: The rider follows the illustrated pattern, passing around the 1st barrel and then around the 2nd barrel towards the final fence, where the last rider is stationed to receive the baton.

Step 4 - Barrel Round and Pole Run to the Final Finish Line: The rider can choose which side to make a full turn around the barrel, then enters from outside the 1st pole towards the final finish line.

Open Category

Place	Team	Name 1	Name 2	Name 3	Time
1st	Hot girls	Nina Perez- 23	Ana Sofia Irizarry- 15	Cristina Merley- 31	53.329
2nd	Las Amazonas	Ana Sofia Irizarry- 15	Juleisy Santiago- 16	Xiorimar Melendez- 19	57.3500
3rd	Las Liberadas	Cristina Merley- 31	Mireilly Santiago- 35	Xiorimar Melendez- 19	59.7000
4th	Las Cowgirls	Andrea Cruz-16	Laury Cruz	Cristina Merley- 31	60.6500
5th	Las Titanas	Ana Sofia Irizarry- 15	Mireilly Santiago- 35	Andrea Cruz-16	63.9300
6th	Las Chulas	Juleisy Santiago- 16	Mireilly Santiago- 35	Laury Cruz	69.574
7th	Las Guerreras	Kiara Santiago- 20	Juleisy Santiago- 16	Paola Arroyo -13	73.0100