All Royalty Contestants must be current IJRA members.

Contestants will be judged on a point system for modeling, speech, horsemanship, equine knowledge, and Junior Rodeo knowledge.  The contestant earning the most points is awarded the title of Queen.  Only one Queen will be crowned per age group, with 1^st and 2^nd attendants also being crowned.

There are three age divisions available.  Senior for ages 13 to 16, Junior for ages 9 to 12, and Princess for ages 0-8

No Idaho Junior Rodeo all-around points will be awarded for royalty participation.  Points earned count only towards the royalty contest.

Speeches will be two minutes for the Senior division, one minute for the Junior division, and 30 seconds for the Princess division

All Royalty winners must be able to attend all six IJRA rodeos.  All royalty winners must compete in at least one IJRA rodeo event.

Duties:  Assist with 50/50 drawing; Assist with Awards Banquet; Collect Timers Sheets and deliver to the Secretary after each event; Participate in Grand Entry, Assist with Rodeo set-up of banners.

Modeling attire will consist of long sleeve western blouse/shirt and jeans with belt, or western dress.  Western hats and boots are required with all outfits.

Arena attire is required for Horsemanship.  Western hat, belt and boots.  Contestants’ hat must remain on during horsemanship.

Horse Tack:  No training devices (i.e. tie downs, training forks, draw reins, side reins, etc.)  There will be a tack check before horsemanship competition.  Tack must be safe for horse and rider.

Contestants/Parents will not contact judges before, during, or after the competition.  All judges’ decisions will be final.  Any questions will be directed to the IJRA Royalty Director, who if deemed necessary, will arrange a meeting with the judges.