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.

BREAKAWAY CALF ROPING

1.      This is a cowboy level event ages 14 -1 7 open to girls and boys.

2.      A calf rope shall be used to catch the calf after it is rode out of the herd.

3.      The calves will be settled after each run.

4.      There is a 2 minute time limit on this event.
Any catch is legal as long as the head goes thru the loop.

5.      There is a 2 rope limit, either you can rebuild or you can use another ready rope.

6.      Time starts when the rider crosses the start/stop line going into the herd.

7.      A brightly colored ribbon shall be tied onto the rope and saddle horn to designate when the rope detaches from the saddle; stopping the time.

8.      The rider cannot touch or assist the rope from coming off of the saddle in any manner other than stopping their horse.  If the rope is touched after the calf has been roped, it will be a disqualification.