We have all your favorite rodeo events including Bareback Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, and The Calf Scramble where KIDS GET TO COMPETE!!!!
At the beginning of each performance, we ask for everyone, including spectators, contestants, and workers, to stand and uncover for the opening ceremonies. Patriotism is very important to rodeo as we display the American Flag horseback while the National Anthem is performed.
Performances often sell out, so it is advisable to buy tickets ahead of time.
Calf Scramble
There are 2 divisions (8 and under & 9-12). This is where a calf comes out of the chute and has a ribbon on its tail – the one who gets the ribbon first is declared the winner. Everyone is a winner here – each child who competes gets a prize and the winner also receives an extra prize from one of our sponsors. Pictured right, the calf scramble is open to all children. No wiaver or sign up is required to participate.
Roughstock Events
In the roughstock events bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding a contestant’s score is equally dependent upon his performance and the animal’s performance. To earn a qualified score, the cowboy, while using only one hand, must stay aboard a bucking horse or bull for eight seconds. If the rider touches the animal, himself or any of his equipment with his free hand, he is disqualified.
MORE In saddle bronc and bareback riding, a cowboy must “mark out” his horse; that is, he must exit the chute with his boots set above the horse’s shoulders and hold them there until the horse’s front feet hit the ground after the initial jump out of the chute. Failing to do so results in disqualification. During the regular season, two judges each score a cowboy’s qualified ride by awarding 0 to 25 points for the rider’s performance and 0 to 25 points for the animal’s effort. The judges’ scores are then combined to determine the contestant’s score. A perfect score is 100 points. LESS
Timed Events
In timed events team roping, barrel racing and breakaway roping; cowboys and cowgirls at “the other end of the arena” compete against the clock, as well as against each other. A contestant’s goal is to post the fastest time in his or her event. In the roping events, calves and steers are allowed a head start. The competitor, on horseback, starts in a three-sided fenced area called a box. The fourth side opens into the arena.
MORE A rope barrier is stretched across that opening and is tied to the calf or steer with a breakaway loop. Once the calf or steer reaches the head-start point – predetermined by the size of the arena – the barrier is automatically released. If a cowboy breaks that barrier, a 10-second penalty is added. LESS
