Ranch Rodeo

Ranch Team Rules

(TIE DOWNS ARE NOT ALLOWED)

All contestants and spectators participate in and around the event at their own risk.

All teams require 4 members for all events.

There is no cross entry.

Entry Fees must be paid prior to event.

All events must be entered to qualify to win.

High Point total wins.  Points awarded for each completed event.

Points will be split in the event of a tie.

In the event of a tie for First Place, the team which has placed the best in the most events will be declared the winner.

A team name is required.

Any discrepancies must be discussed by team captain with Judge.

Any direct communication with the Judge may result in disqualification.

Time penalties may be awarded by Judges for any rule infractions or minor livestock roughing, all decisions are final. A No-Time results in no points.

No Trash Rule will be in place, meaning that no extra cattle or cattle that are not your designated number may cross the foul line at any time or will result in a no time.

If in the opinion of the Judge, unnecessary roughness occurs, the team will be given a disqualification.

Unnecessary roughness resulting in disqualification will include:

• Jumping cattle or making them leave the arena
• Excessive bumping, biting, or stepping on cattle by a horse
• Rider forces a cow to slam into the arena fence
• Hitting cows broadside
• Knocking a cow down

Unsportsmanlike conduct will include:

• Abuse of any livestock
• Use of excessive foul language
• Intoxication in the arena

One horse per rider. An injured horse can be replaced at Judge’s discretion.

There will be a draw at entry closing to decide the rotation of teams for the event.