WRCA CHAMPIONSHIP RANCH BRONC RIDING EVENT RULES
Bronc Entry Form and Rules
Taking 40 Men’s Entries – $15,000 Minimum Payout
One Full Go-Round
Top 10 return for short round
Taking 10 Women’s Entries – $10,000 Minimum Payout
One Round
$300 Entry Fee
Men’s Division- 17 years of Age and up
- Event rules same as World Championship rules
- Each contestant shall be a member of the WRCA and must possess a WRCA Ranch Bronc Rider Card
- The minimum membership is the “Cowboy” level at $25
- The charge for the WRCA Ranch Bronc Rider Card is $25
- In order for Ranch Bronc Rider Card to be issued-applicant must prove ranch employment. This may be done by providing W-2, 1099, or payroll proof (cancelled check or payroll print out) from a working ranch. This information must be sent in with the Ranch Bronc Riding entry. You will be notified either by mail, email or phone concerning entry status.
Ladies Division- 17 years of Age and up
- Ladies Ranch Bronc Riding event will require the ladies to be members of the WRCA and carry a WRCA Ranch Bronc Rider Card but they do not need to qualify as ranch employees.
Must show proof of age.The WRCA office will begin accepting applications March 1st.
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WRCA Championship Ranch Bronc Riding Event Rules
Men’s Division
RANCH BRONC RIDING:
“Ride as ride can” for 8 seconds. A standard working saddle must be used. No PRCA rigging allowed. No hobbling of one or both stirrups. Horse has to be saddled, as he would be for everyday use. If catch rope is carried on the saddle it must be attached as it would be for everyday use. Saddled for everyday use means- stirrups have no binding in order to hold stirrups forward, nor can they be hobbled under the horses girth. Flank cinch must be hobbled to front cinch with hobble strap no longer than 10 inches. Rope must be free except for the rope strap, no tying rope to anything but the rope strap. Stirrup leathers must be standard leathers. Saddle blankets or pads should not be used. Saddles should have full or 7/8 double rigging, no centerfire or 5/8 or 3/4 rigging allowed.
Saddles will be inspected before unsaddling in the stripping chute. Violations will result in immediate disqualification in the ranch bronc riding for that round.
A regular bucking horse halter with one rein must be used and shall be provided by the ranch team. Points will be awarded for the difficulty of the horse and also for the degree of aggressiveness, control, and exposure demonstrated by the rider. If the rider believes that he has been fouled he must yell “foul” in the first 3 seconds of the ride and then continue to make best ride possible throughout the 8 second ride. A re-ride may be awarded at judge’s discretion.
Women’s Division
RANCH BRONC RIDING:
Ride as ride can” for 6 seconds. A standard working saddle must be used. No PRCA rigging allowed. Stirrups may be hobbled. Horse has to be saddled, as he would be for everyday use. If catch rope is carried on the saddle it must be attached as it would be for everyday use. Saddled for everyday use means- stirrups have no binding in order to hold stirrups forward, stirrups may be hobbled. Flank cinch must be hobbled to front cinch with hobble strap no longer than 10 inches. Rope must be free except for the rope strap, no tying rope to anything but the rope strap. Stirrup leathers must be standard leathers. Saddle blankets or pads should not be used. Saddles should have full or 7/8 double rigging, no centerfire or 5/8 or 3/4 rigging allowed.
Saddles will be inspected before unsaddling in the stripping chute. Violations will result in immediate disqualification in the ranch bronc riding for that round.
A regular bucking horse halter with one rein must be used and shall be provided by the ranch team. Points will be awarded for the difficulty of the horse and also for the degree of aggressiveness, control, and exposure demonstrated by the rider. If the rider believes that he has been fouled he must yell “foul” in the first 3 seconds of the ride and then continue to make best ride possible throughout the 6 second ride. A re-ride may be awarded at judge’s discretion.
