The Ranch Rodeo includes events in which traditional working cowboys gather to compete and demonstrate skills that are used every day in cattle ranching operations.
Although there are some similarities to the rodeos people are accustomed to seeing, ranch rodeo events typically use combinations of roping, horsemanship, and groundwork skills to create a more genuine presentation of real-life ranch work.
This is considered to be a team event, not an individual competition. A team consists of three members. Events are doctoring, mugging and penning
The Ranch Rodeo is made possible by the following sponsors: Alltech – Dave Pfenninger; Baker Boot – Bob Baker; Crop Production Service – Garden City/Country Store – Larry Hickson; Merial, LTD – Greg Haslouer; Newport Laboratories- Kara Kraich Smith; Nova Microbial Technologies – Al Larsen; Western State Bank – Jason Drohman; and Zoetis – Zach Conine
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OUTLINE •3 man teams instead 4 •25 teams instead of 20 •Entry Fee $300 per team •Cowboys may participate on ONE team only! •3 minute time limit to do the 3 events: Penning, Doctoring, and Mugging Three head of steers are turned out into the arena at one time. You will have a total of 3 minutes to complete at three events. Each man can do one event or all work together it is your choice. When you get all three events done all three cowboys and their ropes need to run or ride horseback across the finish line to stop the time. •Pay 4 places instead of 3. •$5500 total payout •6 top fastest times go in short-go They will have 3 minutes to rope and tie down 2 head. •Enter forms will be mailed out on May 4th, 2015 and will be posted on facebook and website on May 6th. •Top Horse award will be awarded but have to compete in the Ranch Horse Competition and Ranch Rodeo •If you have questions: Call Deann at Beef Empire Days or email at beefempiredays@gcnet.com. 620-275-6807 Ranch Rodeo Chairman - Dave Pfenninger 575-359-5277