We require a current negative coggins for the Texas Animal Commission. This requirement is for horses competing as well as any horse on the premises. Show cancellation – Please call before you haul if you are in question about weather or arena conditions. In the event of a rain out, we will announce at the following playday when it will be rescheduled. Tractor– Events will be run with the tractor
remaining in the arena corners in between drags. Tractor will drag when necessary. Gate calls – The announcer will call out riders name three times, and if the rider is not crossing the timer within the next 60 seconds, a No Time will be given for the run. Safety – Riders should respect the contestant that is in the arena. Stay out of the alley if you are not the current rider (or assisting the current rider) when the classes are in progress. A saddle of some kind must be used in all events. Entries – Entries will be in CASH ONLY and entry forms and Arena Release Form must be signed by competitor or legal guardian if minor. Entries close as soon as the first contestant initially crosses the timer for that age group and that event. The entries are $20 per event with $10 being jackpotted in each event and each age group. Membership - $20 for each contestant (One time). Horse -. A contestant may ride any horse, regardless of ownership. Contestant can enter only once in each class, but are able to enter another horse in a higher age group. Also, there will be a family rule that family members can run the same horse in the competitive events as long as they are not in the same age group. Refunds – No entry fee is refunded unless the show manager deems it necessary per arena conditions or show cancellation. Exhibitions – Cost for exhibitions will be $5.00 each. All exhibitions are limited to 60 seconds. Riders that exceed one minute during the exhibitions will be charged $5.00 as an additional exhibition charge. Riders must pay the fine prior to competition run. All age exhibitions will be run at the end of the event. Excessive working of a barrel or pole is prohibited for all events including exhibitions
Press box - No one will be allowed in the press box except workers once the playday starts unless signing up for another event. This eliminates distractions to the timekeepers and announcer. Points - Points will be posted at the beginning of each playday. Points will be a prorated 5 point system. Points will be kept on each contestant. All points will be given to the contestant placing in each event regardless if they are going for high-point or not. Age Groups/ Classes - Age for determination of classes will be the age as of January 1 of the current year. Age groups are as follows:
Leadline/ Assisted (any age that is led/ assisted with the pattern)
7 & under
8-12 years old
13-18 years old
19 & over
Reruns – Re-runs will only be given for timer malfunctions. The run during the malfunction will be VOID, with or without penalty. The re-ride will become the official run. The re-ride may be taken immediately or at the end of the age group, contestant’s choice. No reruns because of failure of personal equipment. Tie – In the event of a tie for high point the contestant with the most 1st places, (then the most 2nd places and etc.) will win the tie. If not able to decide from the rule listed, then a coin toss will determine the tie. Pattern – Failure to complete pattern correctly receives a no-time. Once a contestant enters the arena the contestant must maintain forward movement during the entire pattern and must complete the pattern correctly.
5 second penalty per barrel or pole for knocking over. Judge – All decisions for broke patterns will be made by the Judge and all decisions by the Judge are FINAL. Public misconduct, profanity, and un-sportsmanship conduct on the part of the contestant, or contestant representative could cause the contestant to be disqualified. Must participate in at least 3 events to qualify for high point at each show. Must participate in 4 of the 6 dates to be eligible for prizes. Events - Events that will be run at each show are as follows:
Poles
Cloverleaf Barrels
Straight Away Barrels
Goat tying/ ribbon pulling
Leadline/Assisted - This class is designed for a child that is not ready to compete independently. They can be led or just assisted in the pattern. The patterns may be smaller than the standard patterns. Contestants may go as fast or as slow as they choose. This is a NONCOMPETITIVE class. This class is designed to boost confidence and let the little ones have fun while entering the rodeo world. Each contestant will receive a buckle if they compete in all 3 of the events and attend 4 of the 6 dates. Any circumstance/issue that is not addressed in these rules will be reviewed and resolved at said time by the Show Director and/or Judge
Points – Points will be based on a 5 point system. Points are based on rider not horse. Points are 5 for 1st in the event, 4 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd, 2 for 4th and 1 for 5th. If there is a non-member competing in the events and place from 1st to 5th, their point will be passed to the next eligible member. Worker Points – Each event that is worked is worth 1 point. Must be at least 16 years old to set patterns for the worker points. Must have 15 work points to qualify for prizes. Must work the entire event to receive the point, so if you are assisting in the cloverleaf barrels, you must assist with setting the event up and remain to help set up the barrels or poles that are knocked over and assist in setting up the next pattern. After the next pattern is set, then your worker point obligations will be over. You/ the contestant you are working for will not receive the point if you do not remain till the next event is set up. You must compete in 3 of the 4 events and 4 of the 6 dates to be eligible for prizes and also must have at least the required amount of worker points. Children under 16 are not allowed to work the events without supervision. For those in the competitive events, you only have to work an event/age group to get a point. If you sign up for an event/age group, we will not begin the event until you are in the arena and ready. Example: If you are running the 14-18 age group, you can put your horse up during the 19 and over and work the 5 and under competitive and still have time to get back on your horse for your next event and age group. Also, someone else can work for you. If you are under 16 years old, you can only help set the patterns if you are assisted by an adult to help ensure they are set correctly! You do not have to work the entire event (all age groups)The leadline does not have to have the 15 worker points. They just have to have the membership paid and compete in 4 of the 5 playdays! We will keep up with their points also but all of the leadline will receive a buckle at the last playday and prizes at each playday! All 3 of the leadline events will be done first starting at 11 am! The patterns will be smaller.
