Rules

Rules

  • Contestants must have a registration form on file for each event entered into.
  • Some events might be full on rodeo day so contestants should pre-register (if offered)
  • Due to time constraints and well-being of livestock, we do adhere event limits.
  • JRC reserves the right to refuse or deny a registration to anyone for any rodeo or event.
  • Children must be three years old due to insurance regulations.
  • Children must be registered by their legal name.
  • Only a parent or legal guardian may sign the entry and release forms.
  • All registrants must have signed a release form before participating in any event.
  • Birth certificate required for 12-16 year olds. no exceptions.
  • Coggins must be available for entry to rodeo and while on grounds.
  • Parent/guardian must certify the child entered is covered by medical insurance to complete.
  • No refunds will be given for anyone disqualified or asked to leave for failure to obey rules.

 

  • All pictures taken by photographer become the property of JRC can use images for advertisement, website or promotion.
  • Extreme weather could cause an event delay and will resume when officials agree it is safe to do so.
  • No dogs (or pets) allowed on rodeo grounds.
  • Contestants and spectators are to adhere to all rules by jrc and faculty.
  • Parents/guardians must be on premises, supervise their children at all times, and insure their children are following the rodeo rules.
  • JRC reserves the right to excuse contestants, family and other persons for conduct distracting to the enjoyment by others in attendance.
  • No hanging on the fence period. not even in chutes area. do not block the view of other spectators in stands. repeated requests to comply can result in contestant being disqualified.
  • No horses will be allowed in the vendor area (mounted/unmounted)
  • Horses may not be left unattended unless secured to a trailer (not a fence, bleachers, etc.)
  • Judge decisions are final and may not be challenged, before during or after the rodeo.
  • Questions regarding scores are to be directed to the Awards Table personnel.  Computer score keeper and announcer is not to be disturbed for any reason!

     

    General Info

    Event Participation

    • All participants must be able to perform the requirements of the event without adult assistance. no lead lines in any event including grand entry.
    • A parent/guardian may ride double with their child in grand entry with exception of all girls who are entered in the pageant. Pageant contestants will be escorted into the arena.
    • Horses, riders, and contestants may not be in the alley leading into the arena unless they have been called for an upcoming event.
    • Contestants are responsible for reporting to the arena at the appointed time for events they are entered in.

      Stalls/Camping Grounds

    • NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE PIKE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ARENA AND GROUNDS!
    • Prices, availability and rules subject to Pike County Cattlemen’s Arena  facilities.
    • Stalls, campsites, and gate tickets may be booked online during pre-registration.  Any available stalls and campsites will go on a first-come, first-serve basis on Friday and Saturday.
    • No grilling or fires in Camp site area- camp site must be left clean.
    • Horses cannot be taken into camp site are or tied to fences.

     

    Little Boots Rodeo

    Rodeo Day

    • All contestants will be charged a gate fee.
    • Final registration will is 7:30 – 8:30 AM.  Any available slots in open events will go on a first-come, first-serve basis.  All pre-registered contestants must pick-up their back numbers during this time.
    • See current registration form for final registration information.
    • Rodeo begins promptly at 9:30 am.
    • For more on princess-queen contestants see registration forms.
    • Admission will be charged without a pass-all participants must pay a gate fee!
    • Pee wee arena race entries run during junior division arena race.

      All Around Awards

    • Awarded to boy/girl who receives most points in all events entered.
    • Junior/senior divisions only.
    • All events qualify in junior and senior divisions.
    • Arm bands will be given to rough stock contestants. no arm band, no participation.
    • A minimum of 2 points awarded for participation regardless of outcome(jr/sr divisions), except for withdrawal or disqualification.
    • Broken pattern or barrier, no second try and contestant awarded a score of “zero or no time”.
    • A scratch from an event will result in zero points for that event.