The 3D System is used and promoted by the National Barrel  Horse Association.  The Saskatchewan  
Barrel Racing Association has chosen to adopt the same system, although we do  have our own set of 
rules to follow.  

The 3D Format works very well allowing all riders regardless  of ability,to run in the same 3D Barrel race.   
The three divisions are then determined by one second time brackets for  the three divisions.  
     1st Division or the 1D:    These are the riders with the fastest times.
     2nd Division or the 2D:   These are the competitors who ran one (1) second or slower than the  
	  overall fastest time.
     3rd Division or the 3D:   These are the competitors who ran two (2) seconds or slower than the 
     overall fastest time.

For example:  The  fastest time run in the Open Division at a Jackpot was 15:00 seconds.
     1D starts at 15:00 seconds to 15.99
     2D starts at 16:00 seconds to 16:99
     3D starts at 17:00 seconds

Each rider/horse combination is then placed in their  respective divisions accordingly.  Most  SBRA Districts 
pay out money in each division.