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Who is currently leading the PRCA All-Around?
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Trevor Brazile
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Name the contestants from the state of Nevada who are currently in the world standings.
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Dakota Eldrige and Trenton Montero as of Feb 4
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Name PRCA World Champions who are from the state of Nevada and their events.
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Steer Wresting: Dave Campbell (1946) Las Vegas Heeler: Jake Corkill (2012-2014) Fallon Saddle Bronc: Joe Marvel (1978) Battle Mtn. |
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Who is the commissioner for PRCA?
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Karl Stressman
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Name some "million-dollar" cowboys.
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Trevor Brazile Roy Cooper |
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How did professional rodeo develop?
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In the late 1800's the events began with regular cattle drives. The first documented rodeo help for spectators was in Pecos, TX in 1833. The first professional rodeo was in 1936.
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When and where was the first National Finals Rodeo? How much was the total payoff?
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The first National Finals Rodeo was in Dallas, TX in 1959. The total payout was $50,000. |
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List the cities where the NFR has been held.
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Dallas 1959-1961. Los Angeles 1962-1964. Oklahoma City 1964. State Fair Arena 1965-1978. Myriad Convention Center Oklahoma 1978. Las Vegas 1985 to present day. |
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How long has Las Vegas been home to the National Finals Rodeo?
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30 Years |
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Name the current World Champions and their events.
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Bareback: Steven Peebles Steer Wrestling: Hunter Cure TR Header: Aaron Tsinigine TR Heeler: Kollin VonAhn Saddle Bronc: Jacobs Crawley Tie-Down: Caleb Smidt Steer Roping: Trevor Brazile Barrel Racing:Callie duPerier Bull Riding: Sage Kimzey |
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Name the current Reno Rodeo Champions and their events. |
Bareback: Steven Peebles Steer Wrestling: Hunter Cure Team Roping: Zane Dishion and Tommy Zuniga Saddle Bronc: Heith DeMoss Tie-Down: Michael Otero Barrel Racing: Jill Welsh Bull Riding: Derek Kolbaba All-Around: Josh Peek |
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Who is the reigning Miss Rodeo America? What is her home state?
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Katherine Merck; Spokane, Washington
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Who is the reigning Miss Rodeo Nevada?
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Ashley Espin
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Who is the reigning Miss Reno Rodeo?
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Eva Werschky
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Who were the Miss Rodeo America's from the state of Nevada? What years?
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Selena (Ulch) Pope in 2005
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What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare?
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Animal welfare is based on principles of humane care and use. The animals should be treates fair. Animal rights is the idea that the animals have the same/equal rights as humans.
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What does the Justin Sports Medicine Program do?
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Justin Sports Medicine Program travels to assist injured cowboys during rodeos.
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How was the Justin Sports Medicine Program developed?
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Developed in 1980 by Dr. J Pat Evans and Don Andrews when they go the idea of a mobile sports medicine system to help injured cowboys.
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What is the FRIENDS OF RODEO program?
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Friends of Rodeo is a nonprofit support group that desseminates information on rodeo issues which effect the general public's understanding of rodeo- they work to preserve, protest, and advance rodeo. |
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What is ProCom? When did it start?
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ProCom is a communication service that stands for Professional Rodeo Communications. This service is at convienence for the cowboys and cowgirls to simply call and get signed up for rodeos through the phone. This service also provides the complete competetor roster for the rodeos. |
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What does PETA stand for? SHARK? USHS? |
PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals SHARK: Showing Animals Respect and Kindness USHS: United States Humane Society |
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Who is Cindy Schonholtz?
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Cindy Schonholtz is the Animal Welfare Coordinator for the PRCA
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How long must a calf stay tied in tie-down roping?
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6 Seconds
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What is the penatly for breaking the barrier?
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10 Seconds
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What is a "hazer"? What does a "hazer" do?
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A hazer is a person on a horse who rides along side of the steer wrestler and the steer. The hazers job is to keep the steer running straight instead of veering off to the right.
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What is fishing?
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Fishing is an expression used to explain a legal catch that was made by accident, or by flicking the rope after the inital throw had been missed.
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Explain 3 legal head catches in team roping.
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1. Around both horns 2. Half a head 3. Around the neck |
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How long must a rough stock rider stay on?
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8 Seconds
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How is a rough stock rider judged?
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Normally at rodeos there are 2 judges. Each judge will score the animal and the contestant from 1-25 and the two judges scores will be totaled. The best possible score being 100. At the NFR there are 4 judges and the points are totaled, then divided in half.
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What is a union animal?
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A union animal is one that bucks until the sound of the 8 second buzzer then quits.
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Name the PRCA bucking stock of the year.
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Bareback: Dirty Jacket Saddle Bronc: Medicine Woman Bull Riding: Cross the Line |
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Name the AQHA horse of the year for each timed event.
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Steer Wrestling: KR Montana Shake Em ("ShakeEm") A 2002 Bay Gelding TR Heading: Dew the Dash ("Dew") A 1999 Bay Gelding TR Heeling: Rey Shines on Top ("Rey") A 2004 Chestnut Gelding Tie-Down: Sweet as Time ("Flea") A 2007 Sorrel Mare Steer Roping: Weavers Diamond Bar ("Rowdy") A 1999 Dun Gelding Barrel Racing: French First Watch ("Custer") A 2004 Palomino Gelding |
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Name the WNFR bucking stock of the year.
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Who sponsors the PRCA bucking stock of the year?
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Who sponsors the NFR bucking stock of the year?
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What event held during the NFR gives its proceeds to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame?
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Saddle Bronc
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Where is the ProRodeo Hall of Fame?
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Where is the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame?
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Fort Worth, TX
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Where is the National Cowboy Hall of Fame?
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Name the current top 5 PRCA rodeos.
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1. Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2. Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show 3. Cheyenne Fronteir Days 4. Reno Rodeo 5. National Western Stock Show and Rodeo |
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What is the circuit system? When did it develop?
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The circuit system was developed in 1975 that breaks the US into 12 circuits. This allows competitors to stay in one area and not have to travel the country. All of the money won, inside or outside of the competitors circuit, goes towards the world standings. Top 24 qualifiers of 12 circuits compete. The top 8 from each event advance to the semi finals. The top 4 then move on to the final round. |
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How many circuits are in the PRCA?
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12 Circuits
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What circuit does Nevada belong to?
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Wilderness Circuit
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What states are included in each circuit?
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Great Lakes Circuit: Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Kentucky Texas Circuit: Texas Prarie Circuit: Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas Badlands Circuit: North and South Dakota Mountain States Circuit: Wyoming and Colorado Turqiouse Circuit: Arizona and New Mexico Montana Circuit: Montana Willderness Circuit: Nevada, Utah, Southern Idaho California Circuit: California Colombia River Circuit: Washington, Oregon, and all but the southern part of Idaho. First Fronteir: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusettes, Rhode Island, Conneticut, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey Southeastern: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Flordia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas |
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What are 3 PRCA rodeos in the State of Nevada?
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1. Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2. Reno Rodeo 3. |
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What is the "classic" event in rodeo?
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Saddle Bronc |
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What does PRCA stand for?
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Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association
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Name the sponsors for the PRCA.
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Wrangler, Justin Boots, RAM, Boot Barn, Montana Silversmiths, Boyd Gaming, South Point, Hesston by Massey Ferguson, Prefiert Ranch Equipment, COORS Banquet, Las Vegas/ LVCVA, Mirage, AQHA, Resistol, Pendleton Whiskey, B&W Trailer Hitches, MGM Grand, WeatherGuard, Carrol Leather, Polaris RANGER, and ProEquine Group
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Name the sponsors for the WNFR.
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Bloomer Trailers, Lucas Oil Products, and Prime Sport
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Name the sponsors for the MRA. |
AQHA, Bonefrog Creative, Court's Saddlery, Dallas Market Center, Greenley Hat Works, Justin Boots Company, Landstrom's Original Black Hills Gold, Las Vegas Events, MGM Grand, Montana Silversmiths, PRCA, RAM, Rod's Westen Palace, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, Las Vegas Image Studio, Wallace Neumann & Verville LLP, and Wrangler
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Name 10 local sponsors for the Reno Rodeo
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Altantis Casino, Eldorado, Dermody Properties, First Independent Bank, GSR, Granite, Nugget, Peppermill, QD, Summit Engineering Coorperation
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Name 3 things that can disqualify a saddle bronc rider. A bull rider. A bareback rider. |
Saddle Bronc: If the rider touches the animal, himself or his equipment with his free hand. If his foot slips out of the stirrup. And if he drops the bronc rein. Bareback: If the rider touches himself, the equipment or the animal with his free hand. Bull Riding: Rider will be disqualified if he touches himself, his equipment, or the animal. |
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Name 2 reasons a cowboy would be offered a reride.
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Judges are allowed to award a cowboy a re ride if they feel the bull did not perform at the level of the rest of the bulls. In Saddle Bronc, a re-ride may be awarded if the horse stalls when the gate is open, hits the rider against the chute on the way out, or if the horse bumps the chute corner. It is also possible to get a re ride if the judges feel the horse interferes with the riders position during the first, most important, jump.
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Name the rough stock events in rodeo.
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Bull riding, Saddle Bronc, and Bareback
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Name the timed events in rodeo. |
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Roping, and Barrel Racing
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What cowboy has won the most All-Around Championships and what are his events? Who was the cowboy before him to win the most and what were his events?
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Trevor Brazile (13)- Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Roping Ty Murray (7)- Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback |
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Who won rookie of the year last year? Who is curretnly leading?
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Callie duPerier. Jackie Ganter is currently leading
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Who sponsors the rookie of the year award?
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Resistol
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Who is leading each World Championship race as of today?
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Bareback: Jake Brown Steer Wrestling: Brad Johnson TR Heading: Tyler Wade TR Heeling: Kinney Harrell Saddle Bronc: Jacobs Crawley Tie-Down: Riley Pruitt Steer Roping: J.Tom Fisher Bull Riding: Trevor Kastner |
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Name 5 stock contractors.
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Pete Carr ProRodeo, D&H Cattle, Smith Harper & Morgan, New Fronteir Rodeo, JK Rodeo |
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Who is the main stock contractor for the Reno Rodeo?
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The Flying U
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What is the job of a stock contractor?
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Provide rough stock for the rodeos
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Who is the "chute boss" and what is his job?
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Darrell Barron is a famous chute boss. The Chute Boss is the ringmaster of the rodeo. This job consists of making sure that everything is on order and on time. They make sure all equipment is legal and all stock in their correct chutes with the correct riders. They are the all time one in charge behind the chutes. The stock contractor is usually the chute boss. |
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Who is the chute boss at the Reno Rodeo?
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Reno Rosser is the chute boss.
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Who are the judges for the Reno Rodeo? How many of them judge each performance? |
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What father and son have both been Resistol Rookie of the Year?
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John J. Jones Sr and Jr
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What is the official newspaper/magazine of the PRCA?
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ProRodeo Sports News
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What are the different tours for the PRCA?
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Wrangler Million Dollar Tour Elite Rodeo Tour |
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Where is the headquartes for the PRCA?
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Colorado Springs, CO in 1979
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How is it possible to get a 15 second penalty in rodeo? (2 ways)
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In team roping you could break the barrier and only rope one hind leg, equaling 15 seconds. In barrel racing, each barrel down is 5 seconds. Knocking all 3 down results in a 15 second penalty as well. |
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Who won the WPRA's bessed dressed cowgirl at the WNFR?
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Fallon Taylor
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What is the purpose of the bull bell?
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Bull bells are there for weight to pull the bull rope off as soon as the rider has parted ways with the bull
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What is an association saddle? |
This is what riders use on bronc. It is a saddle that was designed and become standardized for saddle bronc. It sits on an association tree.
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What is a rigging and for which event is it used?
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In bareback riding, this is the handle that the riders hang on to. It looks like a heavy peice of leather with a suitcase handle attatched to it.
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What is a bronc rein?
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A thick rope this is attatched to the halter on the bronc. The rope is used to help maintain balance as well as give the cowboy something to hold on to.
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How does a cowboy measure his bronc rein?
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A cowboy meausures the rein by pulling the rein snug across the front of the saddle, also called the fork, with their fist against the back of the fork with their thumb extended.
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What is a cowboy's war bag?
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This is the bag that the cowboys would carry all of their belongings in. A cowboy travelled lightly, therefore these were the possessions that he felt close to him and the need to bring on the trip.
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What is the difference between WPRA and the PWRA?
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Women's Professional Rodeo Association was started by 38 cowgirls. Now, it is only goverend by women. They host several events and have their own world national finals in Waco, TX. Professional Women's Rodeo Association
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How are the World Champions determined?
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The individual's earnings determine the rank in the world. The more money won the higher up they are in the standings. The more they win the higher they rise in the standings. At the NFR there are 10 rounds and each round awards money based on placing. At the end of the 10 rounds, whoever has the most money won in each event is the new World Champion. |
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What are "freaks"?
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What is a dog-fall?
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This is an illegal move in steer wrestling where the 4 legs of the steer are facing one way and the head is facing another way. The wrestler must either move the steer so it is facing the same way or let the steer up and do the process again the right way. |
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Explain "catch-as-catch-can".
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In tie-down roping, this is the phrase used to describe the rule that the cowboy can legally catch any portion of the calf before the cowboy can jump to the ground. |
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Explain "hard and fast".
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Explain "lap and tap".
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This is when a calf or steer is let out of the chute without a barrier. This could happen when the calf or steer makes it impossible to be roped such as by exiting the arena or by immediately tracking left. The steer or calf could also not exit the chute. The calf or steer is then placed back into the chute without a barrier and the rider back into the box. They take the time from the first run and put it on the clock, the time will resume when the chute is opened. Therefore we get the name Lap and Tap. |
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What are the standard rodeo events?
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Standard Rodeo Events: Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Roping, Barrel Racing, and Bull Riding |
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Which events are not requires at a PRCA rodeo?
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Steer Roping
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What is the Linderman Award? For who was it named after and when was the first award given?
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Bill Linderman. He was the first cowboy to win 3 world title in a single season. In order to win the Linderman, a cowboy must win at least $1000 in one of the three events. Those events must include at least one rough stock and one timed event. The first award was given to Kyle Whitaker in 1998. He has received it seven times now, which sets a record.
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Who won the Linderman this past year? |
Kyle Whitaker
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Who sponsors the Linderman award?
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PRCA
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What does RNCFR stand for? |
RAM Nationals Circuit Finals Rodeo |
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Where is the RNCFR held? |
Kissimmee, FL
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Where did the RNCFR move from?
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The RNCFR moved from Oklahoma where it was held for the previous 4 years by the Lazy E arena
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How do cowboys qualify for the RNCFR?
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The competitor must qualify in their own circuit first. Then they will move on to Florida to compete with the top two from each circuit in each event. It goes tournament style from there and the champion of each event is awarded a gold buckle.
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Explain the RNCFR format. |
Conestant must qualify in their own circuit first. The top 2 contestants from each of the 7 rodeo events are invited to the 4 day competition. The winner in each event is the National Circuit Champion. There is also an All-Around cowboy awarded.
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What is the total prize money for the RNCFR?
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receive a $1,000 qualifying bonus and the winners each receive a $20,000 vehicle voucher
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What is an exceptional rodeo?
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Can women be members of the PRCA?
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Women cannot be contestants in the PRCA but they may be on the board. |
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What is a permit? How much money does a cowboy need to win to fill a permit?
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A permit card allows the individual to enter many different rodeos within that Association. The contestant must win a minimum of $1000. |
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Who sponsors the World Standings?
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Charlie Horse Hat Company
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What is the Cowboy's Turtle Association? |
In 1936 a group of cowboys got together to organize against the rodeo because they were not being treated fairly. It took them a long time to "stick their necks out" which is where the title comes from. They later changed their name to PRCA. |
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Who wears the #1 back number at the WNFR? How are back numbers determined after that? |
Trevor Brazile wears #1. The numbers are determined by their earnings for the year. |
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Name 3 parts of a rope.
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What is a hooey? |
The knot a tie-down roper uses to secure the calf. Two wraps and a hooey. Also can be heard as "wrap and slap" |
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What is the total prize money for the WNFR? How much is given during each round? How much is earned for a 1st place round win at the WNFR?
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$8.8 million payout. About $40,000 for the first place winner |
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What is the total prize money awarded at the Reno Rodeo?
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$500,000 |
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What is the mark out rule?
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In bronc riding and bareback, the rider must have his feet above the horses shoulders as the horse crosses the line between the chute to the arena.
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What is the optional tie-down roping rule?
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It is optional for the tie-down roper to carry a second rope.
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Who was the announcer of the year? |
Boyd Plumas
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Who was the stock contractor of the year?
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Frontier Rodeo Co. (owner Jerry Nelson)
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What is the NFSR?
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National Finals Steer Roping |
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Where and when is the NFSR held?
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Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas early November. Usually around the 6th. |
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Who won the NFSR?
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Troy Tillard
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Who is the oldest/youngest WNFR qualifier?
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Ann Lewis at 10 years old, barrel racer. |
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Who holds the most consecutive World titles in one event?
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Trevor Brazile has the most consecutive World Titles in a single event.
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Name 3 Families who have had siblings or cousins compete at the WNFR.
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Cody/Jesse/Jake Wright Clay/Brady/Travis Tryan Robert/Billy/Dan Etbauer |
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According to the PRCA statistics, how many minutes per year does the average rough stock rodeo animal work?
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2 minutes |
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What cowboy is known as the Super Looper? Who are his sons?
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Roy Cooper. Clint, Clay, and Tuf Cooper. He also has a daughter named Shada who married Trevor Brazile. |
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Name the only father, daughter, and son to ever compete at the NFR.
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JD, Dick, and Kelly Yates |
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What is the buddy system?
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The buddy system allows cowboys to register up to 3 people at the same time. This allows them to travel to all the same rodeos and be traveling partners. |
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Who is the "wolf pack"?
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Cody Lambert, Tuff Hedeman, Lane Frost, Ty Murray and Jim Sharp |
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How were the world champions determined from 1976-1978?
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They were determined only by money they won at the NFR. |
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What is the total membership of the PRCA?
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$300 for the Permit and $500 for the Card
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What is a jerk line?
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The jerk line is used in tie down roping. It is a rope that is attached to the bridle then to a pulley on the saddle. The rest of the rope is hooked to the rider. As the rider dismounts to flank the calf, the rope lets out a series of jerks encouraging the horse to stop and back slowly. As the horse moves back, it maintains tension on the rope so the calf isn't able to get up or move around.
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Explain the excessive dragging rule.
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The calf must not be drug more than 5 feet. From 5-10 feet the contestant will have a fee of $25. More than 10 feet $100. Intentionally dragging the calf results in a $250 fine and possible disqualification. A neck rope and reins must be attached to the horse to prevent this.
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What is the minimum/maximum weight for a tie-down roping calf?
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220-280 pounds
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What is the minimum/maximum weight for a steer wrestling steer?
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450-600 pounds |
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Tell me about the different spurs used in rodeo?
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There must be no locked rowels. All rowels must be dulled in bareback and saddle bronc.
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What rules protect the animals in PRCA rodeos?
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In rough stock events, flank strap must be either neoprene or sheepskin with the exception of bull riding, a cotton rope of at least 5/8 in diameter is allowed. All must be quick release. No sharp edges on any kind of tack for any event. Pods are only allowed for moving animals and are not encouraged. If used it must be on either the hip or shoulder. Arena should be free of rocks and holes. Neck rope must be used in tie-down roping. No stimulants or any other kind of drug be administered to animal. No stock shall be transported longer than 24 hours without being unloaded. Food and water must be provided at that time. |
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What is the time limit in tie-down roping?
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25 Seconds
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Who was the first to ride all 10 bulls at the NFR?
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Sage Kimzey 2014 |
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How is the length of the "score" (score line) determined?
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Any scoreline over 18' must be approved. In tie-down roping, it is the length of the box minus 3 feet(indoor) and the length of the box minus 2 feet for outdoor. Steer Wrestling: no longer than the length of the box minus 5.5 feet. Team Roping: length of the box minus 2 feet. Steer Roping: length of the box minus 1 foot |
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What is the purpose of the barrier?
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The barrier is provided to give to steer or calf a head start. With the calf/steer slightly ahead, it allows the contestant a better chance of angling up and getting aligned to the calf. |
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Explain 5 penalties in the sport of rodeo.
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1. roping only 1 hind leg in team roping-5 sec 2. breaking the barrier-10 sec 3. knocking down barrel-5 sec each barrel 4. mark out rule 5. illegal head catch |
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Explain the jerk down rule.
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Jerk down is defined as flipped over backward landing on head or back with all 4 feet in the air. This automatically qualifies for a $100 fine. |
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How does a barrier work?
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The barrier stretches across the length of the box. There is also a section attached around the calf's/steer's neck. This allows for a trigger. The calf/steer is let out of the chute, as they run out of the chute the neck piece comes off and lets the barrier free, then the horse and rider can come through. |
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What are the 2 "scores" in rodeo?
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How does someone become a member of the PRCA?
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They must first become a permit member and fill a permit. If they are at least 18 years old and have filled the Permit they may apply for the Contestant Card. |
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What is ground money?
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This is when the money paid for the purse in an event is split equally and paid to all contestants in the event. This can be possible if all of the contestants fail to qualify.
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What is a purse?
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This is the money paid to the event winners. It equals the total of the added money and the entry fees. |
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What is prize money? |
This is money offered or received as a prize. |
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What is a sunfisher?
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This describes a horse that bucks and all 4 feet stick out to the side instead of underneath or behind the animal.` |
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What is a headhunter? |
This is a bull that is constantly looking for a 2 legged target.
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What is a money bull?
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This is a bull who usually gets the rider paid if they make the 8 seconds. |
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What is a neck rope? What is it's purpose? (2 types)
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There are 2 kinds of neck ropes. The first is hooked onto the calf or steers neck to trip the barrier. The other is used in tie-down roping. It is a rope tied around the horses neck. It keeps the horse facing forward and when the rider jumps off the horse the jerk line is also there to help remind the horse to stop and back slowly. |
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Explain "luck of the draw".
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Luck of the draw is used to describe the calf or steer you received. The contestants have an order they must follow. As they go through the order, they don't know what calf or steer they got. What happens will happen.
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What is a dally?
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A dally is when the calf is roped, the roper then wraps his rope around the saddle horn. The wrap around the horn is called a dally. |
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What is turning out? |
This is when the animal is let out of the chute without the rider due to a problem or injury. |
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What is stock drawing?
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This is when the cowboys draw their ride. The process changes at the different rodeos. Sometimes the draw is done by officials. Other times the riders draw their own ride. At the NFR, the riders draw their own stock. |
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What is a contract act?
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Contract acts provide entertainment for the spectators. These people might include bull fighters, announcers, rodeo clowns and sometimes rodeo queens. There are also specialty acts such as trick riders or singers.
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What is a no time? |
A no time is when the contestant didn't catch their calf or steer in time or they didn't ride for the full 8 seconds. |
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Explain a jerk line and its purpose. |
A jerk line is a rope connected to the bridle, then to a pulley, then to the rider in tie-down roping. It is used to remind the horse to stop and back up slowly.
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Who is Shawn Davis?
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3-time world champion saddle bronc rider. He is now the General Manager for the NFR. He was also a board member of the PRCA. He taught rodeo at the College of Southern Idaho for 29 years.
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Who is the PRCA media director?
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Justin Shaw |
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What was the contract/specialty act of the year?
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What was the large indoor rodeo of the year?
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San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo for 11 consecutive years
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What is the small outdoor rodeo of the year?
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St. Croix Valley
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What was the large outdoor rodeo of the year?
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Pendleton Round-Up |
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What PRCA and WPRA year-end awards have the Reno Rodeo won? What were the years?
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Received the PRCA Large outdoor Rodeo of the Year award in 1997. The Reno Rodeo was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2008. Reno aslo shared the PRCA Rodeo Committee of the year award with the Dodge City Round up in 1987.
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Who sponsors the PRCA judges? How many full time PRCA judges are there? |
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What are some common misconceptions of animal activists concerning rodeo?
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Many feel that the animals are being mistreated.
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Who is the president of the WPRA? |
Carolynn Vietor |
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Who is the president of MRA?
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Frances Bendele |
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Does Reno Rodeo have the jerk down rule as one of its ground rules?
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No it does not. |
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What statue stands in front of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame?
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A Statue of Casey Tibbs. 9 time world champion in saddle bronc , bareback and all-around |
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Are there cows in rodeo?
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There are calves, steers and bulls used in rodeo.
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What is the difference between steer wrestling and bulldogging?
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There is no difference. Bulldogging is another word for steer wrestling.
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Who was Bill Pickett?
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Bill Pickett was the "world's colored bulldogger". He mastered the art of entertainment in the rodeo world and traveled with the best of them including Buffalo Bill. Pickett was also featured in a couple movies because he had become so popular and well known. |
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Who was Casey Tibbs?
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Casey Tibbs won the record 6 time saddle bronc world titles. He was the living symbol of the Western icon. Had a total of 9 world titles in saddle bronc, bareback, and all around. He served on the board for RCA in more positions than anyone ever has. There is a statue of him outside of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
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Who is Larry Mahan?
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At 14 years old he become one of the best professional cowboys of all time. Larry Mahan mastered all of the rough stock riding events, that has been done by few cowboys. He was the best known advertisement in the history of professional rodeo.
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Who is the "Duke of the Chutes"?
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Harry Vold. A stock contractor. |
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Who pays the entry fees for the WNFR contestants?
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Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and Casino |
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Who holds the world record for tie-down roping at the NFR? What was his time?
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Cody Ohl in 2005 at 6.5 seconds. Trevor Brazile matched it in 2015.
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Who holds the world record for team roping at the NFR? What was their time?
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Chad Masters and Jade Corkill in 2009 with 3.3 seconds
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Who holds the world record score for bull riding at the NFR? Score?
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Who holds the world record for bareback at the NFR? Score?
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Who holds the world record score for saddle bronc at the NFR? Score?
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What are the arena records for the Reno Rodeo and who holds them?
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What is the history of the Reno Rodeo?
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In 1919 Charles Mapes hired a man who went to prison for cattle rustling. That became the Nevada Round-Up then later turned into the Reno Rodeo.
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What is the history of the PRCA? |
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What is the history of MRA? |
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How many rodeos did the PRCA sanction last year?
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About 715 rodeos last year.
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What is a "free roll"?
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No mark out is required. |
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Where do bucking horses come from?
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Stock contractors produce the horses. Some horses have been through training but found that the rodeo was were the belonged. Other horses were bred for it. |
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What are rodeo associations that are affiliated with the PRCA?
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NHSRA, |
