JACKPOT DATES

MPAA JACKPOT RULES

1. Producer(s) has/have the final say on all rulings.

2. Contestants have 2 minutes to get in the gate from the time their name is first called. Riders will be called 3 times within the 2 minute time limit and if the contestant is not in the arena within 2 minutes the rider will be disqualified.  Contestants may mount inside the arena if they have trouble getting their horse in the arena but must start their run within 2 minutes or they will be disqualified. No refunds for disqualified contestants.

3. No schooling is allowed in the arena. You will be fined $25 for circling a barrel an extra time.

4. Open Barrel classes will be on the 4D ½ second split (winner, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5). Tipped barrel will result in no time.

5. Youth and Barrel classes will be on the 4D 1 second split (winner, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0). Tipped barrel will result in no time. Youth age is 18 & under.

6. Pee Wee class rules: Only 2 riders may use the same horse for this event. Riders may be lead or ride alone.  Pee Wee age is 10 and under. Tipped barrel will result in a no time. 

7. Derby Sidepot Barrel classes will be on the 2D ½ second split (winner, 0.5). Tipped barrel will result in a no time.

8. Futurity Barrel classes will be on the 2D full second split (winner, 1). Tipped barrel will result in a no time.

9. Pole Bending will be a 3D full second split (winner, 1, 2). Tipped pole will be 5 seconds added.

10. Youth exhibitors can carry over from open to youth.

11. All classes will have an 75% payback.

12. In the event of a timer malfunction, the rider will be given the option of a re-ride. No re-runs will be given in the event of knocked barrel. All re-rides must be completed at the end of the event/class (exceptions can be made by directors only).

13. Riders must compete in the order of the draw. Riders running out of turn will be disqualified. Exceptions can be made by directors only.

14. In the event of a grounds crew error, all riders involved will be given the option of a re-ride.

15. Ground will be drug every 5 riders.

16. Payouts will be on the 4D NBHA format.

17. A horse may not be ridden more than once in a class. The exception will be the Pee Wee class.

18. Exhibitions will be 1 minute time limit, per exhibition.

19. Required dress code is long pants and heeled boots.

20. It is required that all non-members of the MayPort Arena Association (MPAA) must pay a daily $10 membership fee or become a member of the MPAA ($25 annual individual membership or $35 annual family membership).

22. You may carry over from the first run to the second run.