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Bull Riding - Boys Only 13-16 Steer Riding - Boys Only 9-12 Scored Time—8 Seconds Equipment · Riding is to be done with a loose rope, with or without a handhold. No finger wraps, no knots, no hitches may be used to prevent the rope from falling off the animal when the rider leaves him. · Rope must have a bell—no bell equals no marking; bell must be under the belly of the animal. · No sharp spurs. · All contestants must wear safety vests. (Vests are available through the Association, or the rider may wear his own.) · Full, Protective mouthpiece is required. Riding in the 9-12 age group may have the option to ride with one hand or two hands. Contestants must declare their choice before they call for their stock and must complete the ride the same way. Riding in the 13-16 age group will be with one hand only. Animal will be ridden for eight (8) seconds; time to start when the inside front shoulder of the animal passes the plane of the chute. If the flank comes off, a re-ride must be given and must be taken on the same animal, provided the rider has qualified at the time the flank comes off. If the rider disqualifies after the flank comes off, he will still be given a re-ride regardless of the performance. If the contestant is fouled at the chute or if the animal falls, contestant is entitled to a re-ride at the discretion of the judges, regardless of the performance. No more than two people may be on the chute to pull the contestant’s rope. Hooks and posts shall not be used on bull ropes. No hot shots will be used on an animal in the rough stock events after a rider sits down, unless rider requests such use. Hot shot may be used when animal turns his head out of the chute. Rider will receive no score for any of the following offenses: being bucked off, touching the animal or himself with the free hand, using sharp spurs, or placing chaps or spurs under the rope when the rope is being tightened. Calf Riding - Boys and Girls 7-8 Scored Time—6 Seconds Equipment · Riding is to be done with a loose rope, with or without a handhold. No finger wraps, no knots, no hitches may be used to prevent the rope from falling off the animal when the rider leaves him. · No sharp spurs Calf riding event is for boys or girls in the 0-8 age group. However, any contestant 0-6 weighing 50 pounds or less may choose between sheep riding and calf riding—a contestant cannot enter both events. Contestants have the option of riding with one or two hands but must declare their choice before they call for their stock and must complete the ride the same way. They must qualify to score and receive points. Animal will be ridden for six (6) seconds; time to start when the inside front shoulder of the animal passes the plane of the chute. Rider will receive no score for any of the following offenses: being bucked off, touching the animal or himself with the free hand, using sharp spurs, or placing chaps or spurs under the rope when the rope is being tightened.
Scored Time—4 Seconds Equipment · Riding is to be done with a loose wool hold or a rope, with or without a handhold. · No sharp spurs This event is for children 0-6 years old, weighing 50 pounds or less. An official weigh-in will be conducted prior to the sheep riding event at the first season rodeo. Each contestant will be responsible for attending the weigh in session, to be conducted at the secretary trailer, prior to the event. Contestants must weigh in fully clothed with or without their riding equipment. Contestants who have not been weighed on the IJRA scale, by and IJRA official, will not be allowed to compete. Contestants exceeding the 50 pound weight limit may either draw out of the event completely, or transfer to the calf riding event. Contestants who draw out will forfeit their entry fees. Contestants have the option of riding with one hand or two hands but must declare their choice before they call for their stock and must complete the ride the same way. They must qualify to score and receive points. Rider will ride for four (4) seconds; time to start when the inside front shoulder of the animal passes the plane of the chute.
Time Limit—30 Seconds Stock will be chute run behind a barrier. Contestant must rope calf, dismount, go down the rope, throw the calf by hand, and cross and tie any three (3) legs. Calves may be pushed out by the contestant’s assistant, provided they are ready; if not, the event director will have workers to push the calves. The “catch-as-catch-can” rule shall apply. The rope must be released from the hand to be a legal catch. If the calf is down when the contestant reaches it, the calf must be day-lighted and re-thrown. If the roper’s hand is on the calf when the calf falls, the calf is considered to be thrown by hand. The rope must hold the calf until the roper gets a hand on the calf; if the calf gets loose and the roper makes no contact with the calf, the roper can remount and use their second loop. To qualify as a legal tie, there shall be one or more wraps, and a half-hitch or hooey. The tie must hold for six (6) seconds and three (3) legs must remain crossed and tied until passed by the judge. The time starts as soon as the roper remounts his horse and takes his horse one step forward, or, if the rope comes off, when the roper signals for time. The untie man must not touch the calf until the judge has passed on the tie. Time will be taken between two flags—a barrier flag (monitored by a barrier judge) and a field flagger. A ten (10) second penalty will be assessed for “breaking the barrier” and added to the total time. Penalties can extend the time of the run beyond the 1 minute time limit. The roper will be flagged a “no-time” for touching the calf or string after he has give the signal for a completed time. Excessive dragging of the calf of more than six (6) feet after the contestant has called for time will result in a no time. However, if in the opinion of the judge, the dragging was caused by something outside of the control of the contestant, the judge may give the contestant his time. The roper will be disqualified for any abusive treatment to the calf or to his horse. Two loops will be permitted. If the roper intends on using two loops, he must pack two loops—no loops can be rebuilt. If the second loop falls from the saddle before being used, it cannot be rebuilt. The second loop can be used even if contestant has dismounted, if second loop has not touched the ground. Contestant cannot receive any assistance. More than on contestant may ride the same horse. Contestants may change horses in Calf Roping. Breakaway Calf Roping - Girls Only 13-16 - Boys and Girls 9-12 Time Limit—30 Seconds Stock will be chute run behind a barrier. The rope must be attached to the horn in such a manner as to allow the rope to be released from the horn when the calf hits the end of the rope. All string will be furnished by the Association. Tying on the rope will be the responsibility of the contestant. If the rope is broken free from the horn by the contestant, the contestant will be disqualified. However, if the rope should dally around the horn, the contestant may ride forward, un-dally the rope and then stop the horse to make the rope break away. The rope must be tied to the horn and may not be run through the bridle, tie down, neck rope, or any other device. A white cloth or flag must be attached to the rope at the saddle horn to that the judges can tell when the rope breaks away. The "catch-as-catch-can" rule shall apply after the loop passes over the calf’s head. The rope must be released from the hand to be legal. A ten (10) second penalty will be assessed for breaking the barrier and added to the total time. Two loops will be allowed if two loops are carried. The second rope must remain tied until used and must not be broken away from the horn. No ropes can be rebuilt. If the second loop fails, it cannot be rebuilt and used. In case the field judge flags out a roper that still legally has one or more loops coming, the judge may give the same calf back “lap and tap” plus time already elapsed and any barrier penalty. If the judge sees he has made an error in flagging, he must declare a re-run before the contestant leaves the arena. The calf must be re-run before being used by another contestant. More than one contestant may ride the same horse. Contestant may change horses in Breakaway Calf Roping. Dally Team Roping - Boys and Girls 13-16 - Boys and Girls 9-12 Time Limit—30 seconds A team may consist of 2 boys, 2 girls, or 1 boy and 1 girl. Any combination age between 9-16 can make up a team. At each rodeo and at the end of the year, awards will be given for 9-12 header, 9-12 heeler, 13-16 header and 13-16 heeler. Points are figured individually toward these awards. A team may enter only ONCE. A dally team roper can only enter once at any rodeo with a partner of his/her choice. If a roper enters a rodeo without a partner, a partner will be drawn from the entered contestants. It is the entered contestants choice whether to partner with the lone contestant. If the drawn partner elects not to rope, the next drawn contestant will have the opportunity until a partner agrees to rope with the lone contestant. Drawn contestants are not eligible for day points, all-around points, or awards earned in a drawn run. All means should be used to enter with a designated partner. All steers will be chute run; positions will be drawn. The animal belongs to the team when the header calls for it with a nod of the head, regardless of what happens, except in cases of mechanical failure. Each contestant is allowed to carry only one rope. However, each team will be allowed three loops (only one loop can be rebuilt). The loop must be released from the hand or it will be considered a no catch. The roper must dally to stop the steer. No tied ropes are allowed. The steer must be standing up when roped by the head or the heels. Time will be taken when the steer is roped and both horses are facing the steer with ropes dallied tight. Horses front feet must be on the ground. Ropers must be mounted when time is taken. Time will be taken between two flags—a barrier flag (monitored by a barrier judge) and a field flagger. A 10-second penalty will be assessed for breaking the barrier and added to the total time. A 5-second penalty will be assessed for catching only one hind foot and added to the total time Any question to qualified catches in this contest shall be decided by the judges. All necessary changes of roping order to split horses, etc. must be made with the secretary, before the performance. Steers must not be handled roughly at any time; ropers may be disqualified if, in the opinion of the field flagger, they have intentionally done so. If the header accidentally jerks the steer off its feet or the steer trips and falls, the header must not drag the steer over eight feet before the steer regains its feet, or the team will receive a no-time. Broken ropes will be considered a no-time. If the steer is roped by one horn, the roper is not allowed to ride up and put the rope, with his hands, over the other horn or head. Illegal catches cannot be removed by hand. An illegal catch will be called if a heeler ropes a front foot (feet) in the heel loop. Neither contestant can remove the loop by hand from the foot or feet. However, should the feet come out of the heel loop by the time the field flagger has dropped his flag, the time will be counted. In case the field judge flags out a roper that still legally has one or more loops coming, the judge may give the same steer back “lap and tap” plus time already elapsed and any barrier penalty. If artificial horns are jerked off, ropers will receive a re-run on the same steer, with no penalties other than barrier penalties. In the event a team roper is disqualified, that TEAM will be disqualified from that event. In the event of injury after draw-out period, remaining partner can draw another partner within age guidelines. In the event of injury sustained the day of the rodeo, the remaining partner may, at that rodeo only, draw a partner from the entered roping contestants only. More than one contestant may ride the same horse. Contestants may change horses in team roping. Legal Catches: There will be only three legal head catches: Both Horns Half a Head Around the Neck Any heel catch behind both shoulders is legal if the rope goes up the heels. If the loop crosses itself (figure eights) in a head catch, it is illegal. Only one hind foot in the catch receives a 5-second penalty. Cross-fire catches, as determined by the judge, will receive a no-time.
- Girls Only 9-12 - Girls Only 13-16 Time Limit—1 Minute The clover-leaf pattern is the ONLY approved pattern in this event. Starting line will be subject to ground rules, with a suggested minimum of 25 yards allowed for stopping from the starting line back to the arena fence. All barrels must be 20 yards or further apart. The arena size and conditions will affect the decision to change the distance of the barrels to exceed 20 yards. The barrels shall be placed at least 20 feet from the arena fences. The front two barrels shall be 20 yards (60 feet) from the starting line. The distance between the two front barrels shall be 20 to 30 yards and the distance between the front barrels and the back barrel is 20 to 35 yards. Contestants may start on either the right or the left barrel. When starting on the right barrel, there will be one right turn and two left turns; when starting on the left barrel, there will be one left turn and two right turns. Any additional complete turns (crossing your tracks) while running the pattern will result in a broken pattern and a no-time. If the contestant looses control of the animal, resulting in the horse “heading for home” and crossing the eye, a no time will result, and the contestant will not be allowed to resume the pattern, even for “training” purposes. It is the contestant’s responsibility to make sure the arena is clear of any obstacles or obstructions (e.g. dogs, horses, barrel setters, etc.) before entering the arena or crossing the starting line. The contestant is allowed a running start. If the gate is centrally located, contestant must keep forward motion toward the first barrel. If a side or corner gate is used, a single spin or pivot is acceptable in either direction. Failure to follow this rule will lead to disqualification. 0-8 group may be lead into the arena, however helper cannot cross the eye or disqualification will result. Gate location determination will be made by IJRA officials prior to the rodeo and announced prior to the event. A contestant may enter the arena at the speed of his/her choice; arena gate is to be closed immediately after contestant enters the arena and kept closed until the run is completed and the horse is under control. Contestant may request the gate be left open during the run if less than 25 feet are available for stopping after crossing the finish line. Gateman must clear the arena at the gate and beyond for safety in a run-out. Knocking over a barrel will result in a five-second penalty per barrel; failure to complete the correct pattern or exceeding the time limit will result in a no-time and the contestant will be asked to leave the arena. An electric eye will be used as the official time, along with a backup timer. The flag shall be dropped as the horse’s nose crosses the starting line. At any time a contestant crosses back over the starting line before finishing a correct pattern, the contestant will be disqualified. If the contestant’s horse breaks the timers light by backing through it before starting the pattern, time will be considered started. All times will be flagged and recorded. Touching the barrels by the contestant or horse is permitted. The committee will rake the ground at regular intervals. More than one contestant can ride the same horse. Contestants may change horses in Barrel Racing. Pole Bending - Boys and Girls 0-8 - Girls Only 9-12 - Girls Only 13-16 Time Limit—1 Minute The pole bending is to be run around six (6) poles that are 6 feet in height with bases not more than 14” in diameter. The first pole will be set up twenty-one feet from the starting line that shall be permanently marked for all performances. Each pole will be set twenty-one feet apart. Poles shall be set on top of the ground in a straight line. End pole must be at least 20’ from the fence. The horse may run up the pole pattern on either the right or the left side of the poles, turn at the end pole, and then snake back through the rest of the pattern. Any additional turns (crossing your tracks) while running the pattern will result in a broken pattern and a no-time. If the contestant looses control of the animal, resulting in the horse “heading for home” and crossing the eye, a no time will result, and the contestant will not be allowed to resume the pattern, even for “training” purposes. It is the contestant’s responsibility to make sure the arena is clear of any obstacles or obstructions (e.g. dogs, horses, pole setters, etc.) before entering the arena or crossing the starting line. The contestant is allowed a running start. If the gate is centrally located, contestant must keep forward motion toward the first barrel. If a side or corner gate is used, a single spin or pivot is acceptable in either direction. Failure to follow this rule will lead to disqualification. 0-8 group may be lead into the arena, however helper cannot cross the eye or disqualification will result. Gate location determination will be made by IJRA officials prior to the rodeo and announced prior to the event. A contestant may enter the arena at the speed of his/her choice. Arena gates will be closed and kept closed until the run is completed and the horse is under control. Contestants may request the gate be left open during the run if less than 75 feet are available for stopping after crossing the finish line. Gatemen must clear the arena at the gate and beyond for safety in a run-out. Knocking over a pole will result in a five second penalty per pole; failure to complete the correct pattern will result in a no-time. An electric eye will be used as the official time, along with a back-up timer. The flag shall be dropped as the horse’s nose crosses the starting line as a mark for the back-up timer. At any time a contestant crosses back over the starting line before finishing a correct pattern, contestant will be disqualified. If the contestant’s horse breaks the timer light by backing through it before starting the pattern, time will be considered started. All times will be flagged and recorded. Touching the poles by contestant or horse is permitted. The committee will rake the arena at regular intervals to keep the arena as optimal as possible for all contestants. More than one contestant can ride the same horse. Contestant may change horses in Pole Bending. Goat Tying - Girls Only 9-12 - Girls Only 13-16 Time Limit—30 Seconds There should be at least a 45’ starting line. Starting line will be 100 feet from the stake. The goat shall be tied to the stake with a 10 foot soft cotton rope of 3/4” to 1” diameter—NO CHAINS. Stakes shall be completely underground so that no part of it is showing. The contestant must be mounted on a horse and must ride from the starting line to the goat, dismount from the horse, and throw the goat by hand. If the goat is down when the contestant gets there, she must stand the goat up and throw it again. Contestants must have hand on goat when the goat is thrown, cross and tie any three legs with a leather thong, piggin string, or rope and stand clear of the goat. Legs of the goat must remain crossed and tied for 6 seconds after the completion of the tie and the contestant stands clear. The tie will be passed on by the field judge and, if it is not secure for 6 seconds, the contestant will receive a no-time. The person tying the goat will receive a no-time for touching the goat or string tie after signaling for time. To qualify as a legal tie, there will be one or more wraps, and a half hitch, hooey, or knot. Time will start when the contestant crosses the starting line and will stop when she signals the completion of the tie. Should the contestant run over the goat or the rope with the horse (mounted or after dismounting), or should the horse touch the rope or the goat during the tie, the contestant will receive a ten-second penalty. Should the goat break away because of a fault of the horse, the contestant will be disqualified. Goats shall be uniform in size, weight, breed, and of one sex. Sharp horns shall be tipped. Qualified persons other than contestants will be used to hold the goats in place. Goats may be held only until the contestant crosses over the starting line, then the goat is "catch-as-catch-can". Goats shall be changed between the 5th and 6th contestant. More than one contestant may ride the same horse. Contestants may change horses in Goat Tying. Calf Tie Down - Boys Only 9-12 Time Limit—30 Seconds There should be at least a 45’ starting line. Starting line will be 100 feet from the stake. The calf shall be tied to the stake with a 10’ soft cotton rope of 3/4” to 1” diameter—NO CHAINS. Stakes shall be completely underground so that no part of it is showing. The contestant must be mounted on a horse and must ride from the starting line to the calf, dismount from the horse, and throw the calf by hand. If the calf is down when the contestant gets there, he must stand the calf up and throw it again. Contestants must have a hand on the calf when the calf is thrown, cross and tie any three legs with a piggin string and stand clear of the calf. Legs must remain crossed and tied for 6 seconds after the completion of the tie and the contestant stands clear. The tie will be passed on by the field judge and, if it is not secure for 6 seconds, the contestant will receive a no-time. The person tying will receive a no-time for touching the calf or string tie after signaling for time. To qualify as a legal tie, there will be one or more wraps, and a half hitch, hooey, or knot. Time will start when the contestant crosses the starting line and will stop when he signals the completion of the tie. Should the contestant run over the calf or the rope with the horse, or should the horse touch the rope or the calf during the tie, the contestant will receive a ten-second penalty. If the calf should break away because of a fault of the horse, the contestant will be disqualified. Calves shall be uniform in size and weight. Calves will be furnished by the committee sponsoring the rodeo upon approval of the event director. Qualified persons other than contestants will be used to hold the calves. Calves may be held only until the contestant crosses the starting line, then the calf is "catch-as-catch-can" . The calf shall be changed between the 5th and 6th contestant. More than one contestant may ride the same horse. Contestants may change horses in Calf Tying. Goat Tie Down - Boys and Girls 6-8 Time Limit—30 seconds All rules refer back to the Goat Tying rules as previously stated, except as follows: Starting line shall be 15’ from the goat stake; the rope will be a 10’ soft cotton rope. Contestants shall run across a starting line on foot toward a staked-out goat, throw the goat by hand, cross and tie any three legs with a leather thong, piggin string, or rope and stand clear of the goat. The goat shall remain crossed and tied for 4 seconds. Contestants will receive a no-time for touching the goat or tie string after signaling for time or if the goat becomes untied prior to the 4 seconds. Recorded time will be taken between two flags. Goats shall be under 20 pounds. This event is for contestants 0-8. Contestants younger than five (5) years of age can compete in either the Goat Tie Down or the Goat Ribbon Pull, but not both. Goat Ribbon Pull - Boys and Girls 0-5 Time Limit—30 seconds Starting line shall be 15’ from the goat stake; the rope will be 10’ soft cotton rope. The contestant will run across a starting line on foot toward a staked-out goat held on the opposite end of the rope, pull the ribbon off the goat’s tail and run back across the starting line. Contestants must have the ribbon in hand when crossing the finish line to qualify. Recorded time will be taken between two flags, starting and stopping at the starting line. The age limit of this event is five years of age on January 1 of the current year.
Time Limit—30 Seconds Stock will be chute run behind a barrier. Contestants may furnish their own hazer or use a hazer provided by the association. A violation of the rules by the hazer will disqualify the contestant they are helping. Hazer must not render assistance to the contestant while the contestant is working with the steer. If after jumping at a steer, the steer gets loose, dogger may take no more than one step to catch the steer. The wrestler must bring the steer to a stop or change its direction and twist it down. The steer is considered thrown down only when it is lying flat on its side, or on its back with all four feet and head straight. Event will not follow pole bending or barrel racing unless the arena is raked prior to steer wrestling. Chute Dogging - Boys Only 9-12 Time Limit—30 Seconds Stock will be chute run into a left hand deliver bucking chute when available. All Stock must be run from the same chute and turned out in the same direction. The score line will be marked with gypsum or powder, parallel to the bucking chutes and ten (10) feet in front of the chute. With steers loaded in bucking chute, dogger gets beside the steer, left hand on the left horn, right hand in front of or behind the front shoulder. When dogger calls for the steer the chute gate will be opened. Dogger must keep right hand in front of or behind shoulder until the steer’s nose crosses the score line. If dogger moves into throwing position before steer’s nose crosses score line, there will be a ten (10) second penalty added to time. If steer is thrown before crossing the score line, the dogger will be disqualified. If after calling for a steer, the steer gets loose, dogger may take no more than one step to catch the steer. The wrestler must bring the steer to a stop or change its direction and twist it down. The steer is considered thrown down only when it is lying flat on its side, or on its back with all four feet and head straight. Only the contestant is allowed in the chute with the steer. No tailing of steers from the chute is allowed. 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 1st and 2nd 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. |
