PRCA Events & Arena Records
Bareback Riding
A rider sits directly on the horse’s back, with only his riggin to hang on to. As the horse comes out of the chute, the cowboy’s feet must be above the break of the horse’s shoulders. This is called the mark out rule. He spurs the horse at each jump, matching the horse’s rhythm and showing control. The rider must stay on for at least 8 seconds to score. Bareback riding is one of the most physically demanding events in the rodeo.
Stampede Hall of Fame
Rocker Steiner (2023) - 89.5
Team Roping
Two mounted cowboys coordinate their efforts. The header throws the first loop, catching the head or horse of the steer. The Header dallies the rope around the saddle horn and pulling the steer, changing its direction. The Heeler then ropes the steer’s hind legs and dallies the rope. When the steer stops and both horses are facing the steer, the time stops
Stampede Hall of Fame
Colby Siddoway | Header (2009) - 4.20
Matt Zancanella | Heeler (2009) 4.20
Steer Wrestling
Also known as bull doggin, this event i the event where the cowboy has a partner called a Hazer. The Hazer helps to keep the steer running straight. When the contestant is even with the steer, he dismounts his horse at speeds of almost 30 miles per hour, grabbing the steer by the horns. When all four of the steer’s legs point in the same direction the clock stops.
Stampede Hall of Fame
Jim sherwood (1999) - 3.70
J.D. Crouse (2001) - 3.70
John Nelson (2002) - 3.70
Saddle Bronc
The saddle bronc rider sits on a special saddle. His only hand-hold is a six-foot braided rope attached to the horse’s head. as the horse comes out of the chute, the cowboy’s feet must be above the break of the horse’s shoulders. He spurs the horse at each jump matching the horse’s rhythm and showing control. If the rider reaches 8 seconds without falling off or touching the horse or saddle with his free hand, the judges will score the ride
Stampede Hall of Fame
Stetson Wright (2024) - 90.0
Tie-Down Roping
The cowboy carries a rope in one hand and a “piggin string” in his mouth. The calf gets a head start, and the cowboy ropes the calf’s head. He jumps off with the rope tied to the saddle horn. The horse helps to hold the calf as he cowboy jumps off, dashes down the rope, lays the calf on the ground and ties any three legs together with the piggin string. The Cowboy raises his hands to stop the clock, but the calf must stay tied for 6 seconds for the time to count.
Stampede Hall of Fame
Troy Pruitt (2000) - 8.0
Darnell Johnson (2017) - 8.0
Barrel Racing
It is a race against time in a cloverleaf pattern around tree barrels. The rider can choose to run the pattern starting with the right or left barrel. The race starts when the rider and horse go across a predetermined start line and ends when they race back across the line. Each tipped over barrel is a five second penalty.
Stampede Hall of Fame
Meghan Johnson (2015) - 15.87
Bull Riding
Rodeo’s most dangerous event. In the chute, the rider wraps his braided rope around the bull and then around his hand, so he can grip tightly. When the cowboy nods his head, the gate is slung open. The primary goal is for the rider to stay on 8 seconds without touching the bull, his equipment, or his body with his free hand. The rider will score high for being in the middle of the bull, in full control of the ride.
Stampede Hall of Fame
Spud Jones (2011) - 90
Kody Lostroh (2013) - 90
Elliott Jacoby (2014) - 90
Breakaway
We are excited to have cowgirls breakaway roping in the lineup for the Stampede. It is one of the two professional rodeo events designated for women and is the fastest growing event in ProRodeo.
In this event, the cowgirl has a flag tied close to the end of her rope and a nylon string tied from the rope to the saddle horn. When the rope grows tight after the calf is roped, the string breaks away from the saddle horn and the flag goes flying, signaling the timer to stop the clock. Don’t Blink! Times in this fast-paced event are typically less than 3 seconds!
Stampede Hall of Fame
Peggy Garman (2021-22) - 2.30