LET THE BATTLE BEGIN! ACTION-PACKED EVENTS
BAREBACK BRONC RIDING
THE MOST DEMANDING EVENT IN RODEO!
The rider attempts to stay on the horse for eight seconds without touching the horse with their free hand while their other hand is wedged in a rigging that is cinched on the horse. On the first jump out of the chute, the rider must mark the horse out. The rider must have their boots in contact with the horse above the points of the shoulders before the horse's front legs hit the ground. The rider is scored from 0-50 on their ability, and the horse is scored from 0-50 on how they buck. Then combine the scores and see who scores the highest! 80 points is good, but 90 points is great!
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
In saddle bronc, the rider is required to use a specialized saddle. This saddle has free-swinging stirrups and no horn. The saddle bronc rider grips barehanded a simple rein braided from grass or polyester and attached to a leather and sheepskin halter worn by the horse. The rider lifts on the rein and attempts to find a rhythm with the animal by spurring forwards and backward with his feet. When the rider says he is ready, the gate of the bucking chute is opened, and the horse bursts out and attempts to throw or buck off the rider. The rider attempts to stay on the horse for 8 seconds without touching the horse with his free hand after “marking the horse out,” meaning having the heels of his boots in contact with the horse's shoulders the first jump out of the chute before the horse's front legs hit the ground. The rider who manages to complete a ride is scored on a scale of 0-50, and the horse is also scored on a scale of 0-50. Scores in the 80s are very good, and in the 90s are exceptional.
BULL RIDING
Bull riders ride against the clock, attempting to remain on a bucking bull for eight seconds. Judges watch for good body position and other factors, including using the free area and spurring action. Half of the score in bull riding is determined by the contestant’s performance, and the other half is based on the animal’s efforts. A bull rider will be disqualified for touching the animal, himself, or his equipment with his free hand.
BARREL RACING
Barrel Racing stars pretty women and fast horses! This is the only rodeo event with times narrowed down to 1/100th of a second. Contestants make their way around tree barrels set in a cloverleaf pattern. Horses come in at full speed and make a tight turnaround either the left or right barrel first. The horse and rider team then make their way around each of the other two barrels, before ‘heading home’ full speed down the middle and back out the gate. Tight turns and fast-running horses are the key to beating the competition in this heart-racing event.
RISING STARS OF RODEO
We put the Rising Stars of rodeo on the big stage at every rodeo! Come cheer on bareback bronc, saddle bronc, mini bull riding, and barrel racing contestants. They are the future of RODEO!
MUTTON BUSTING
Kids ages 2-7 and under 60 lbs.
Sign up before each performance from 5 PM-7 PM at a location TBA.
RANCH BRONC RIDING
The Ranch bronc rider must stay on the horse for the 8 second ride. A working ranch saddle is used for the Ranch bronc ride and the horse is saddled like it would be for everyday use. A bronc halter is placed on the Bronc and 1 rein for the rider to hold on to and both hands can be used to hold on with. Let the wild ride begin!
BOOT RACE
Boot Race is when each child takes off one shoe and throws it into the pile, which then gets mixed up and moved around some more. The first child to make to the end of the arena and find his or her shoe wins. Everyone walks away a winner with a goodie bag of treats from the presenting sponsor of the boot race!