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NBHA California Finals 2012 - Photo courtesy of Matt Rondel Photography

Charlie Horse Ranch
Timing Systems, Inc.

PO Box 697
Elverta, CA 95626
Phone 916-275-3277
Email: Charlie Horse Ranch CHRTSI@aol.com


Software for the Horse Show Industry

General Information - All software is offered on a 10-day free trial basis. Once you buy it, you have a non-transferable perpetual license. We do NOT charge you on a yearly basis. Upgrades are generally free, but never more than $25.00. After you buy, there are no refunds, so use your 10 days to test the software according to your needs.

Multiple Computer Installation - Our policy is to allow installation of any product on one computer. If you need to transfer the software to another computer because of a hard drive crash or other problem, you can install the software on the new computer and then you will have 7 days to get a new license key from CHRTS. There is no charge for the new key. Networked computers and external posting computers are not restricted as to number.

Supported Environments - Our software is compatible with machines running Windows 11© Windows 10© Windows 8.1© Windows 8© Windows 7© and Windows Vista©. Windows XP© machines are no longer supported. We are not compatible with MAC© machines. It has to be a native Windows© environment.

If you are networking computers, you may need to install Microsoft Run Time Libraries on the networked computer(s).

If you get a message you are missing MFC140.dll, use this link to download and install the Visual Studio 2015 Run Time Libraries:
Microsoft 2015 Run Time. Note, after clicking the "Download" button, choose vc_redist.x86.exe. After the download, run vc_redist.x86.exe to install the libraries.

If you get a message you are missing MFC120.dll, use this link to download and install the Visual Studio 2013 Run Time Libraries:
Microsoft 2013 Run Time

If you get a message you are missing MFC100.dll, use this link to download and install the Visual Studio 2010 Run Time Libraries (X86):
Microsoft 2010 Run Time (x86)Note, after clicking the "Download" button, choose vc_redist.x86.exe. After the download, run vc_redist.x86.exe to install the libraries.


Database Support - You do NOT need to purchase Access©, Excel© or any other database product!

Horse Show Tracker - Horse Show Tracker is no longer supported by Charlie Horse software.

All products interface with FarmTek© timing equipment. If you want to view product offerings or purchase from the FarmTek folks, go to: FarmTek Home Page.

Solution Graphics

  • Barrel Race America Software (Jackpot Barrel Racing) - Details and Purchase - Click here for ordering, pricing, upgrades and details about Barrel Race America Software.(Version 12.9 is now available).


  • FastEnter Lite Software (Online Entries) - Details - Click here for ordering, upgrades and details about FastEnter Lite. (Version 1.0 is now available and it's FREE!


  • Sort and Pen America Software (Ranch Sorting, Team Penning, etc.) - Details and Purchase - Click here for ordering, pricing, upgrades and details about Sort and Pen America Software.(Version 3.1 is now available which supports 4 riders on a team.)


  • Team Rope America Software (Team Roping of all kinds) - Details and Purchase - Click here for ordering, pricing, upgrades and details about Team Rope America Software.(Version 6.2 is now available).


  • Gymkhana America Software (Gymkhanas and other Performance Horse Shows) - Details and Purchase - Click here for ordering, pricing, upgrades and details about Gymkhana America Software. (Version 5.4 is now available with the ability to copy all of the entries from a prior show.)


  • Rodeo America Software (Professional and High School Rodeos) - Details and Purchase - Click here for ordering, pricing, upgrades and details about Rodeo America Software.


  • General Horse Show Software (Generic Horse shows) - Details and Purchase - Click here for ordering, pricing, upgrades and details about General Horse Show Software. (Version 9.0 now available with expanded event names, 160 events and Networking)


  • NBHA, BRN4D, IBRA Payout Calculator. (updated 08/05/10 to allow editing and printing using NotePad) - FREE - Payout Calculator

  • Arena speed calculator. Shows what your time would have been in an arena of a different size. The base is a 17 second flat run on a standard barrel course. This isn't scientific and is just for fun. - FREE - Arena Size and Time Calculator


  • Fixes and Enhancements - Downloads - Click here for fixes and enhancements for some products.
    BRA updated 01/31/24
    GAS updated 03/12/22
    GHS updated 08/10/2022
    RSA updated -07/20/22
    SPA updated 03/23/24
    TRA updated 06/02/22



  • It's Here! FastEnter and FastEnter Express (see FastEnter Lite, above)..

  • Charlie Horse product owners and other producers have the easiest way to collect entries online. All it takes is a click of the button and you can do all of the following:
    1. Post your show entry information to the Internet on FastEnter.com and allow contestants to enter on-line via the Internet, paying by credit card or PayPal. FastEnter.com will collect all fees. FastEnter Express will only collect the convenience fee, and the remainder will be collected by the producer.
    2. Download Internet entries directly to Barrel Race America, Team Rope America, Rodeo America, Gymkhana America or General Horse Show. This means no more doing entries by hand, which is both time consuming and prone to human error. With FastEnter Lite, you can download the entries to your own software! Contact us for details.
    3. After the draw, Charlie Horse producers can post the draw sequence to FastEnter.com for everyone to see.
    4. After the show, Charlie Horse producers can post the results to FastEnter.com for everyone to see.

    Questions? Visit FastEnter.com at: FastEnter.com Home Page


Links Page - Links - Click here for links to other Equestrian related sites.