RANCH RODEO GENERAL RULES

Superintendent: Misty Werkman (575)574-8849

 

• Entries are at your own risk and waiver must be signed to enter arena. Minors must have legal guardian, No exceptions.

• $500 per team. Cash Only.

• 4 man teams. Contestants are limited to 2 teams max. Minimum 2 team members must change. 

• Abuse of either personal animals or event animals (kicking, whipping, tripping, gouging of eyes, or any action which is totally unnecessary) is strictly prohibited. Please treat the cattle as if they were your own. If any harm comes to the cattle, the price of the animal will come out of the payout before event concludes.

• Arena Judges will have final decision in all rulings

• Team captains will be the only member to address the judges. Any complaints or issues with judges decisions or the results of the time must be addressed before the team leaves the arena. Once team leaves the arena, time and rulings will remain as stands.

• While our announcer is familiar with Ranch Rodeos, anything he/she announces to spectators may or may not reflect the final decision of the judges and therefore the judges decisions will be final and take precedence over any announcements.

• Interference with another team’s competition in any event will result in the disqualification of interfering team.

• No alcohol in the arena. No Exceptions. Any Contestant found to be intoxicated before or during the rodeo will be disqualified.

• No profanity, bad attitudes or unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated. Please keep in mind that this rodeo is for the enjoyment of our contestants and spectators, and is a family event. We are representing our heritage and way of life and should do so with respect and manners.

• During the competition, only contestants, judges, and rodeo personnel are allowed in the arena.

• We ask that after each team completes their event to please follow their cattle back to the stripping chutes.

• Dress Code: All contestants MUST wear long sleeve western shirts, cowboy hat and boots at all times in the arena. Hats cannot be intentionally knocked off. Chaps and leggings are optional.

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Event Rules will be given at Captains meeting at the Ranch Rodeo. All teams must be present for the grand entry and be available for photos after the rodeo.