Ranch Rodeo

2007 RANCH RESULTS

4th:                Tub Handle Cattle Company                                              

1.      Anyone entering the arena shall be wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, boots and a cowboy hat.  Chaps and spurs should be worn in all events except Wild Cow Milking.

2. Abuse of either personal animals or event animals (kicking, whipping, tripping, gouging of eyes, or any action which is deemed unnecessary) is strictly prohibited.  No exceptions.

3. No alcoholic beverages permitted in arena or on or behind the bucking chutes.  No exceptions.

4. No loud, obnoxious profanity or unsportsmanlike conduct.

5. Event management and the judges have the right to disqualify a ranch in an event or for the entire rodeo for flagrant rules violations or abuse of the judges or abuse of the cowboy gathering staff. 

6. There will be absolutely no confrontation with the judges under any circumstances in the arena at any time.  The decision of the judges is final.  No exceptions.

Bronc Riding:

1. A bronc rider must be designated to represent each ranch.

2. A stock saddle must be used and a single rein will be attached to the throat latch of the halter.

3. Rider is required to ride for eight seconds.

4. Scoring is 1 to 25 for the horse from each judge based on how well the animal bucks and 1 to 25 from each judge for the rider based on how well he rides.

5. Re-rides will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

6. Bronc rider is not allowed the use of a night latch or other special device. He is allowed to grip the saddle or saddle horn.

7. If the flank strap comes off the horse before the eight seconds has expired, bronc rider will have the option of a re-ride.  The option for a re-ride must be elected immediately following the ride. 

Team Sorting—5-man team—2 minute time limit:

1. This is a timed event with a 2 minute time limit.
2. Event requires cowboys to remove 5 cattle in specific numerical order.
3. Time begins when cutter moves across the time line, at which time a number is called.
4.  5 head of cattle must be cut from the herd in numerical order.  Example “6”—cutter will cut 6,7,8,9,0.
5. Time stops when all 5 cattle are removed from the herd in order or when an animal crosses the line out of order or when previously sorted animal recrosses line back into the herd.
6. Fastest time with most cattle wins.
7. Herd holders can cross the line to assist the cutter but they cannot make a cut.  When a herd holder makes a cut, the team will be disqualified.

Calf Branding—2 minute time limit: 

1. Event features all team members with two ropers, two muggers and a brander.
2. You will rope two (2) calves.
3. Time begins when ropers cross the line to enter the herd. 
4. Calves must be heeled and  pulled across the line. 
5. Calf must be completely across the line before muggers take hold of the rope or the calf. 
6. The calf must be flat on its side before the rope can be removed.
7. Rope must be removed from the calf before brander leaves the branding circle.
8. The brand is applied to the right hip between hipbone and tail head and brand must be properly placed and legible.
9. Each ranch will furnish their respective ranch brand.
10. Time stops when the branding iron is returned to the bucket.
11. A 10 second penalty will be assessed for loping into or out of the herd.

1. A herd of numbered cattle will be placed at one end of the arena.
2.  Upon crossing the designated line, time begins and the number of your animal will be called. 
3. Animal will be cut from the herd, driven across time line and roped around the neck. 
4. No tripping or jerking down, animal must be on all 4 feet before mugging. 
5. Animal will be mugged to the ground and tied by 3 feet. 
6. Head rope and muggers must be clear of animal to release brander from starting circle. 
7. Brander will place brand on right hip, between hipbone and tail head, and brand will be properly placed and legible. 
8. Time will stop when the branding iron is returned to the bucket
9. Each ranch will furnish their respective ranch brand. 
10. There will be a 10 second penalty for each undesignated animal that crosses the line before the designated animal.
11. Animal cannot be roped behind the line. 
12. No time when animal gets untied before time stops, neck rope not clear of animal, brand not properly placed and legible, muggers or roper touch animal after they are clear or before time stops.
13. There is a three (3) loop limit.

1. Contestants must be between ages of 5 and 7 and weigh less than 55 pounds. 
2. Protective gear consisting of vest and helmet will be provided and must be worn. 
3. Judges will be looking for how well a rider stays in control and how long they ride with an eight second limit. 
4. Points are not awarded in the team standings for Mutton Bustin’.

1. A herd of numbered cattle will be at one end of the arena, with cowboys entering from opposite end. 
2. Upon crossing a designated line, time begins and a number will be called. 
3. The objective is to cut the numbered animal from the herd, head and heel it. 
4. Time stops when horses are facing each other in a straight line and the steer is stretched between them.
5.  There will be a 10 second penalty for each undesignated animal that crosses the line before the designated animal. 
6. There will be a 5 second penalty for catching only one hind foot. 
7. Animal cannot be roped behind the line even if it is successfully separated, but then returns to the herd. 
8. There is a 3 loop limit and the fastest time wins. 
9. After catching the animal, a team must remove all ropes from the head and the heels before the time is official. 
10. There is a 30 second penalty if they fail to do so.
11. Roper must rope the animal from the shoulders forward and has the option of dally or being tied on.

1. All team members will participate. 
2. Roper must rope the cow from the shoulders forward and has the option of dally or being tied on. 
3. The team will be disqualified if the cow is jerked down or tripped. 
4. Muggers hold the cow while the milker milks into a bottle. 
5. The rope must be removed before the milker crosses the line to stop the clock. 
6. Milk must pour from the bottle or the team is disqualified.
7. Three loop limit.
8. Milk bottle can be delivered on foot or on horseback.
9. Cow must be standing while milked.