Event Rules & Regulations
BARREL RACING: Timed event using three (3) identical barrels in a cloverleaf pattern. The timer begins when horse and rider cross the start line and ends when the barrel pattern has been completed and horse and rider cross the finish line. A contestant will be given a “5 Second Penalty – per barrel” for knocking over a barrel. Touching a barrel, including keeping it from falling, is permitted without penalty. A contestant will be given a “no time” for missing the pattern. A rerun will be granted if the timer fails to work properly or if the barrels are not placed properly on their markers. A horse may not be shown by more than one person. You may take either the right or the left barrel first. A rider may ride as many horses as they would like.
COWBOY ROPING: Two (2) Person Team: Designated Header & Designated Heeler, NO LOOP LIMITS, Two (2) Min Time Limit. Time limit will be cut-off if your time is too long to place in event. Individual contestants limited to 5 go’s as long as partners change *NOT JUST SWITCH ENDS. Using numbered cattle, time begins when header crosses the start line. At that time cattle number will be called. Header must NOT exceed the trot until they have obtained a legal head catch and needs the speed to collect slack. No Exceptions. The heeler has no restrictions on his speed. Time will end when HEADER and HEELER are FACING and ropes are tight. Flag will drop to end time. Header must head and heeler must heel. Cattle will be chosen by random draw. Fastest time wins. One-foot heel loop will result in a five (5) second penalty. Around the neck with a front leg will be penalized a no time.If horned cattle are used: Three (3) legal head loops: around the horns, half-head or around the neck. Muley cattle: One Legal head catch of around the neck.
RANCH BRANDING : A four (4) person team, two (2) ropers and two (2) muggers, two (2) minute time limit. Time limit will be cut-off if your time is too long to place in event. Individual contestants limited to 5 go’s as long as partners change &/or Partners change ends (roper to mugger).
Cattle number and brand location will be called when team crosses start line. Without loping into the herd, they will have a two (2) minute time limit to brand one (1) calf, allowing all the loops they need. Ground crew (muggers) must stay in designated area until the calf is stretched. As soon as the calf is stretched (headed and heeled), the ground crew may leave the designated area, throw the calf, place the head rope on both front feet, and, if necessary, place the heel rope on both hind feet. While working on the calf, the Branding Iron must be in the bucket. When the calf is flat on its side and stretched by all four feet, the branding iron is removed from the bucket, the calf branded on the position called, and the iron returned to the bucket. Time stops when branding iron is returned to the bucket. The BRAND MUST be applied correctly (i.e., correct side up, correct location). The winner is the fastest time.
Calf must be headed before the heeler can make his catch. The heeler may catch one or both hind feet.
Two (2) legal head loops; around the neck or around the neck with a front leg.
Walk/Trot rule will be enforced, at the Judges’ discretion. Any contestant may be flagged out at any time if the rule is being overly abused.
NO TIME FOR: (1) wrong brand location or position, (2) brand leaves box before calf is stretched, (3) lost rope (4) walk/trot rule is being overly abused by the header (5) Muggers leave designated area before calf is roped and stretched.
Reverse Steer Stopping: May enter up to 3 times (on different horses). Contestant must start behind the designated line. Contestant will call for the steer to be released from the chute, when the animal clears the chute, the flag will drop and start the time. Once the flag drops, contestant may then cross the line, run down and rope steer around the horns, neck or ½ head. The time will stop when the contestant dallies, turns the steer to face him, and the rope is tight.
CATTLE SORTING: Three (3) person team, two (2) minute time limit with a 30 second warning.
In a two (2) minute time limit, a team of three (3) shall sort out and move 10 head of cattle across the foul/start line in numerical order. Teams will be given a number & time will start when first horse’s nose crosses the start/foul line. As an example, if your number is called (3), you must start with animal number 3, then follow in sequence 4,5,6,7,8,9,0,1,2. If any number goes over the foul line, out of sequence, it is a no time. You must not allow a sorted animal to return over the foul line, or that will be a no time. The team with the most cattle sorted in the shortest time will win. Limited to 5# of Go’s as long as at least ONE Partner(s) changes.
Teams must be given a warning when 30 seconds remain. If an animal leaves arena of its own accord, team may be given a re-run. The team can be disqualified if animal leaves arena due to unnecessary roughness. The judge's decision is final.
A team may be disqualified for unnecessary roughness to cattle or horses or any unsportsmanlike conduct. The rider(s) can make no contact with the cattle.
TEAM PENNING: Two (2) person team, Ninety (90) second time limit with a 30 second warning.
Within a 90 second time limit, a team of two (2) must pen three (3) head of cattle turned out through the chute. A warning must be given to the team working the cattle at 30 seconds, prior to a final time being called. In the event a warning is not given, a re-run may be given at the request of the team. If the team requests a re-run, the team will be given a new set of cattle. Limited to 5# of Go’s as long as at least ONE Partner(s) changes.
The judge will raise the flag to signal when arena is ready. Starting behind the foul line, one contestant will signal for cattle by raising one hand. At that time three (3) head of cattle will be turned out through the chute. Time will begin when the tail of the last cow exits the chute. To call for time to end, one rider must stand in the gate and raise a hand for the flag. Flag will drop when the nose of the first horse enters the gate and the rider calls for time. If a team calls for time only one or two of their cattle in the pen, the remainder of their designated cattle DO NOT have to be on the cattle side of the starting line. A team may call for time with only one or two cattle being penned. However, teams penning three head of cattle place higher than two, and two higher than one, regardless of time. Riders are committed once they enter the arena.
Contact with cattle by hands, hats, ropes, bats, romal or any other equipment is a disqualification. A team exhibiting any unnecessary roughness will be judged no time. No hazing with whips, hats or ropes allowed. Romals or reins may be swung or popped on chaps.
A team will be disqualified for any action the judge feels to be unnecessary roughness to the cattle or horses, or unsportsmanlike conduct. Fall of horse and/or rider shall not eliminate the entry; however, any attempt by a dismounted rider to work cattle before remounting will result in an automatic disqualification. Disqualification of a team member will result in disqualification of the entire team. In the event of a tie, points will be divided equally.
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!
TIME RULE: A minimum time is allotted for all team events, however, the time limit will change to the time that will be needed to place in that event. (Ex. Ranch Branding has a 2 minute time limit, if there are 40 teams then there will be four placings. The top 4 teams have completed the task in under 1min 30 secs, any team over that time will be flagged no time
CONTESTANT RULES OF CONDUCT:
1. Anyone (contestant or otherwise) entering the arena shall be wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, boots and a cowboy hat.
2. A contestant &/or team may be disqualified for unnecessary roughness to cattle or horses or any unsportsmanlike conduct. Abuse of either personal animals or event animals, (kicking, whipping, tripping, gouging of eyes, or any action which is totally unnecessary) is strictly prohibited. No Exceptions!
3. No alcoholic beverages permitted in arena. No Exceptions!
4. No loud, obnoxious profanity or unsportsmanlike conduct.
5. A change of one horse/rider combination constitutes a new team.
6. The violation of any conduct rule could result in a Contestant &/or Team disqualification.
7. For safety reasons, all dogs MUST be on a leash at all times.
8. Contestants must enter each event before the 20th entry has run. After the 20th team or rider has gone no more entries will be accepted.
9. All returned checks will be charged a $25.00 bounced check fee. No exceptions please. Unpaid charges: If the show must bill the exhibitor for unpaid charges, a $5.00/class billing fee will be added to the amount due.
DIRECTIONS
30782 Kings Canyon Road (Hwy 180)
Squaw Valley, CA 93675
From the South: Hwy 99 North, Exit Manning Avenue. Follow Manning Ave into Reedley, turn LEFT at Jack In the Box, signal light at the College. First Signal light, Reed Ave, turn LEFT. Follow Reed out to stop sign, turn RIGHT onto Hwy 180. Rodeo Grounds approx 15 miles on left hand-side, turn in at the POST OFFICE
From the North: Hwy 99 or 41 South, Exit Hwy 180 East. Dead ends at Clovis Ave, turn RIGHT onto Clovis Ave. 2 miles to Kings Canyon, Turn LEFT. Hwy 180/Kings Canyon approx 12 miles through the (very) small towns of Minkler and Centerville. Turn LEFT on Hwy 180 towards Squaw Valley/ Sequoia National Park. Approx 13 miles to Squaw Valley, arena/Rodeo Grounds are on the left hand side. The drive way is between the Post office and the gas station.
The Mountain Rodeo Café will be open.
Any questions regarding this event, please contact Randy Pennebaker 559-994-8882
MRA Cowboy Ranch Day
October 1, 2011
ENTRY FORM (one entry form per contestant)
Contestant Name:______________________________
Address:
City/Zip:
Phone:
Cowboy Roping: #of Go’s: x $20 =
Ranch Branding: # of Go’s: x $20 =
Barrel Racing: # of Go’s: x $20 =
Horse: Horse:
Horse: ________________________ Horse: _______________________
Reverse Steer Stopping: # of Go’s (Limited to 3 Goes on Different Horses): x $20 =
Horse: Horse:___________________
Horse: _____________________________________
Cattle Sorting: # of Go’s: x $20 =
Team Penning: # of Go’s: x $20 =
Make Checks Payable to: M.R.A. TOTAL: CASH CHECK No.
Release of Liability:
I HEREBY RELEASE THE MOUNTAIN RODEO ASSOCIATION, IT’S OFFICERS AND MEMBERS; SHOW MANAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERS, FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO MYSELF, MY FAMILY AND/OR LIVESTOCK/POSSESSIONS.
Signature (Parents signature if exhibitor is a minor) Date Minor D.O.B
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ENTRIES must be received with a signed Release of Liability. Contestants can not enter in any event “more” after the first 20 entries have gone.
Partner Sheet: Please Co-ordinate amongst yourselves to turn in ONE Partner Sheet
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Any questions regarding this event, please contact Randy Pennebaker 559-994-8882
Or www.squawvalleymra.com
Or thedance86@yahoo.com
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Buckles to Event Winners. Cash payouts. All Around Award, Youth Incentive Buckle, High Money Member and More!
$20 per person per go
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