Hidden Creek Rodeo, Saturday March 20th

It's our first rodeo of the year!
Barrel Racing
$35.00
Barrel racing is a timed event. The starting and finish line and the position for the barrels must be marked permanently for the entire rodeo. The contestant is allowed a running start. Time shall begin as soon as the horse’s nose reaches the starting line and will be stopped when the horse’s nose reaches the finish line. The starting line and finish line will be the same. At a signal from the starter, the contestant will run to barrel #1, pass to the left of it and complete an approximately 360 degree turn around it, then go to barrel #2, pass to the right of it and complete a slightly more than a 360 degree turn around it, then go to barrel #3 pass to the right of it and do another approximately 360 degree turn around it and then sprint to the finish line.
Business Roping
$35.00
A team will consist of 2 contestants, a roper and a tyer. The team will be drawn and matched up by the rodeo secretary. Rules for the roper are the same as for calf roping except the roper must stay on the horse. Rules for the tyers are the same as for the calf roping concerning the tying of calves. You can enter twice to this event.
Calf Roping
$35.00
Rope must be tied hard and fast. Contestant must rope calf, dismount, go down rope and throw calf by hand and cross and tie any three feet. To qualify as a legal tie there shall be one or more wraps and a half hitch. If a calf is down when a roper reaches it, the roper must “daylight” the calf before he throws and ties it. If the ropers hand is on the calf when the calf falls, calf is considered thrown by hand. Rope must hold calf until roper gets hand on calf. It will be the judge’s decision. Tie must hold and three legs remain crossed until passed on by the judge. Roper must not touch calf after giving finish signal until after judge has completed his examination.
Chute Dogging
$35.00
At the whistle the dogger can go into the throwing hold. Time stops when the steer is down and all four feet are extended in the same direction. There will be a 45 second time limit in chute dogging. The timer shall blow a whistle indicating “no time” at the end of the 45 seconds.
Dummy Roping
$0.00
This event is for all the little Cowboys and Cowgirls out there. Your kid(s) get throw rope and catch a steer (roping dummy). Dummy rope lessons will be provided (free) prior to the event.
Goat Tying
$35.00
The contestant must be mounted on a horse and must ride from behind the starting line to the goat. She must dismount from her horse, throw the goat by hand and tie any three feet together with a rope, leather string of pigging string (no wires permitted). She must stand clear of the goat and must not touch the goat or string after giving finish signal. She must stand back three feet from the goat after signaling for the time before the field judge starts the time for the goat to remain tied. The field judge will pass on the tie and if it is not secure for 5 seconds, the contestant will receive a no time. Timing will start when the contestant crosses the starting line and will stop when she releases and signals the completion of the tie.
Mens Breakaway
$35.00
Should a contestant miss he must retire and no time will be allowed. Roping calf without releasing the loop from hand is not allowed. Ropes are tied to the saddle horn with string or ribbon. A cloth or flag must be attached to the tope at the saddle horn so the judge can tell when the rope breaks free from the horn. The calf’s head must pass through the loop or contestant will be disqualified. The loop may be drawn up on any part of the calf’s body after head passes through loop. The field judge will flag the contestant when the rope breaks away from the horn.
Open Team Roping
$35.00
Time will be taken when steer is roped and both horses are facing steer in line with ropes dallied and tight. Horse’s front feet must be on ground and ropers must be mounted when time is taken. You can enter twice in this event.
Ribbon Roping
$35.00
Ribbon runners may enter twice. Team will consist of one qualified roper and one qualified runner. The runner may start from any place in the arena. After the ribbon is removed, the runner must run across the finish line, which is 75 feet out from the score line. The roper may dismount to assist the runner if he chooses but may not take the ribbon off the animal for his partner. The animal need not be on its feet when the ribbon is removed. A catch will be considered legal only if the rope is holding the animal when first touched.
Senior Team Roping
$35.00
The senior team roping will be run the same as the Dally team roping. Contestants must be 40 years old or older. In team roping, contestants may enter 2 times with different partners or by switching ends with the same partner.
Steer Stopping
$35.00
Roper will start from head box. Time will stop when steer is facing horse and both are on all four feet. Jerking cattle down over backwards will be automatic disqualification. One loop only.
Steer/Calf Dressing
$35.00
A team of 3 men will dress steers. Contestants may enter twice in each rodeo but must change at least one member of the team. Steer Dressing will be a two go event, with one go to be done each day and the times added together to determine the winner.
Stick Horse Racing
$0.00
Barrel racing for the little pards. A modified cloverleaf barrel pattern that the kids race around on foot. This is a free event! No horses needed.
Team Branding
$35.00
Team will consist of all three (3) members. Steer will come out of the roping chute. The runner will not leave the circle until the steer has been roped by both ends., it will be headed and heeled. steer will be marked in a spot .Runner will return to the circle before time is stopped. You can enter twice first on your own team second time is a draw.
Womens Breakaway
$35.00
Should a contestant miss she must retire and no time will be allowed. Roping calf without releasing the loop from hand is not allowed. Ropes are tied to the saddle horn with string or ribbon. A cloth or flag must be attached to the tope at the saddle horn so the judge can tell when the rope breaks free from the horn. The calf’s head must pass through the loop or contestant will be disqualified. The loop may be drawn up on any part of the calf’s body after head passes through loop. The field judge will flag the contestant when the rope breaks away from the horn.