1. This is a timed event for the wrangler and cowboy divisions, girls and boys.
2. Time starts when the contestant crosses the start line and stops when their hands are thrown up and the flag judge drops the flag.
3. Contestants will start at the alleyway and proceed to the goat where the flagman is, either on the right or left.
4. Three legs must be tied and stay tied for 6 seconds.  If the goat gets up, no time. 
5. Horses coming in contact with the goat or stake rope will result in a disqualification.
6. There will be a 30 second time limit.
7. The appropriate sized goat will be used for either girls or boys

POLE BENDING

1. The pole bending pattern is for the Cowpoke, Wrangler and Cowboy divisions, girls and boys.
2. The pole bending pattern is to be run around 6 poles.  Each pole is to be 21 feet apart and the first pole is to be 21 feet from the starting line.
3. The pattern may be run either to the right or left.
4. Each pole knocked over shall carry a 5 second penalty.
5. Broken or incomplete patterns will result in a disqualification.  A broken pattern consists of missing a pole or passing a pole.  You may not back up or turn around to correct your mistake.  The pattern must be run exactly as shown.

BARREL RACING

1. The course must be measured exactly, the first barrel will be 20 yards from the start line, there will be 30 yards between the first and second barrel, and 35 yards between the second and third barrel.  If the course is too large for the available space, then the pattern should be reduced until it fits the arena by 5 yards at a time.  Remember to leave adequate space between barrels and obstacles.  First and second barrels should be at least 20 feet from the fence.
2. The contestant will run to barrel number 1, pass to the left of it, and complete an approximately 360 degree turn around it; then go to barrel number 2, pass to the right of it and complete a slight more than a 360 degree turn around it; then go to barrel number 3, pass to the right of it and do another approximately 360 degree turn around it; and then run to the finish line passing between barrel number 1 and 2.
3. This barrel course may also be run to the left.
4. Each barrel knocked over shall carry a 5 second penalty.
5. Broken or incomplete pattern results in a disqualification.  The pattern must be run exactly as shown.  You may NOT go to the wrong side of the barrel and back up to correct your mistake.  You may not circle before the barrel and continue on.  Both of these examples will result in a disqualification.

STOCK SORTING

1. This event is for the wrangler andcowboy divisions, open to girls and boys
2. This is a timed event with a 2 minute time limit.
3. Yearling heifers shall be calmed and bunched at the end of the arena.  The contestant shall ride into the herd and sort out 2 heifers, either one at a time or if 2 come out at the same time your time stops.  If more than 2 come out at anytime,  time stops but with a 30 second penalty PER HEAD over the 2 head limit.
4. The contestant shall not exceed a trot in the herd, but can lope out the selected number once it is clear of the herd.
5. Time starts when the contestant rides across the start/stop line and ends when the final selected cattle crosses the start/stop line after being ridden out of the herd or when time runs out. The fastest time wins.

1.  For the cowboy division only; ages 14-17, girls and boys
2.  30 second time limit
3.  Stock will be run into a chute into a left hand deliver.  All stock will be turned   
     out in the same direction.
4. The score line will be clearly marked, parallel to the bucking chutes and 10 feet in front 
     of  the chute.
5.  If after calling for the steer, the steer gets loose, the 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.
6.  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.  A hullahan (steer lying down with 2 legs one way and 2
     legs under or the other way) will result in a disqualification.

7.  Only the contestant is allowed in the chute with the steer.  No tailing of steers from the
       chute is allowed.
8.  With steers loaded in 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 steer the chute 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 10 second penalty added to the time.  If steer is 
       thrown  before crossing the score line, the dogger will be disqualified..

BREAKAWAY GOAT ROPING

1.      This is a wrangler level event ages 10-13 open to girls and boys.

2.      A calf rope shall be used to catch the goat after it is called for and released out of the chute.

3.      There is a 30 second time limit on this event.
Any catch is legal as long as the head goes thru the loop.

5.      There is a 1 rope limit.  No rebuilding loops.

6.      Time starts when the goat crosses the start/stop line coming out of the chute.

7.      A brightly colored ribbon shall be tied onto the rope and to the roper's belt loop or other agreed upon area to designate when the rope detaches from their person; stopping the time.

8.      The roper cannot touch or assist the rope from coming off of their person in any manner other than stop running.  If the rope is touched after the goat has been roped, it will be a disqualification.
(Same idea as calf roping but on foot with a goat



GOAT TEAM ROPING:
**This will be an open event and will NOT count towards the all   around.
1.  This is an on foot event - not on horses.
2.  Open to a mixture of all ages, girls and boys.
3.  Goat will be released out of a chute (just like team roping) with  a header and a heeler.
4.  There is a 2 loop limit with a 30 second time limit. (for goats' safety!)
5.  Any head catch is legal as long as no legs are caught. 
6.  Five second penalty for one hind leg.