STRRF Rules

The popularity and fast growth of this wonderful event have prompted the need for providing a set of general criteria and standards for ranch rodeo producers and contestants. These rules are developed from feedback brought forth at the annual meeting prior to Round-Up and will most likely evolve over time.

Ranch Rodeo Producers

1. Qualifying committee must be a philanthropic organization benefiting their community.
2. Qualifying rodeos must have an objective third-party judge. (Fair and competitive contest)
3. Qualifying rodeos must have open entry prior to their entry deadline.
   (No invitational rodeos or specific restrictions on entry)
4. Qualifying rodeos must run multiple performances or a slack performance, if entries allow.
5. Qualifying rodeos must allow up to five man teams, without specific restrictions on team composition.
6. Qualifying rodeos must have an ambulance and EMS personnel on site for the duration of the contest.
7. Qualifying rodeos must have an animal sled or alternative prepared and on stand-by for the duration of the contest.
8. Qualifying rodeos must post official results as soon as practical after the rodeo is over.

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, Inc. will annually review the qualifying ranch rodeos, and reserves the right to add or remove qualifying rodeos at any time. Any changes to the qualifying circuit will be made no less than 60 days prior to that rodeo.

STRRF qualifiers will be the top five teams in the points, plus a wild-card spot.

Example Payout

Total Purse: $20,000

60% for Average - Pay 2 Places (60% to 1st and 40% to 2nd)
40% for Events - Pay 1 Place

Ranch Rodeo Contestants

A qualifying team is determined by total points won in 2010 qualifying rodeos, or was awarded a wild-card spot by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo reserves the right each year to grant a finals slot to a "Wildcard" team.  This team represents what the San Antonio Ranch Rodeo stands for, or for any reason deemed worthy to enhance the finals by the producers.  The producers may but are not obligated to exercise this right on a yearly basis. Official status is posted online at www.SanAntonioRanchRodeo.com

A team consists of five contestants. Each contestant must have been on the qualifying team at qualifying ranch rodeos. Teams may not substitute a contestant except in the event of injury or hardship. A team may start the rodeo with less than five contestants, but no concessions will be made.

Each contestant must wear appropriate western attire. This includes hat, boots, jeans, chaps and a long-sleeved shirt. Contestants are limited to one outfit and must maintain their back number for the duration of the contest.

• Any unnecessary abuse of livestock will result in a TEAM disqualification, at the discretion of the Flagman, Arena Director, and The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
• The Winning Team will be decided by total points. In the event of a tie, the team with the lowest overall time will be the winner. In any given event, the points are as follows: 1st = 6 pts. 2nd = 5 pts. 3rd = 4 pts. 4th = 3 pts. 5th = 2 pts. 6th = 1 pts.
• A Time limit of three minutes will be allowed in each event. Any event not completed in three minutes will result in a no-time (no points) for that event.
• Decisions made by the Flagman are final. A re-run in the event of unsatisfactory animal performance is at the discretion of the Arena Director.
• A legal head catch is a horn catch, half-head or neck. Heeling is permitted in any roping event except the cow milking. Animal must have a legal head catch before heeling. Violations will result in a no time for that event.
• Ropes must be cleared before dismounting. Do not leave a dallied or tied rope on an empty saddle. Violations will result in a no-time for that event.
• The order of competition will be determined by qualifying points. The first event will start with the qualifying point leader. The second event will start with the second place team, and the first team will be last. That rotation will continue, so that each team will lead off at least one event.

Event Rules

A team meeting will be conducted one hour prior to the start of the rodeo.

Double Mugging
• All team members must be mounted and in the starting box until the flag drops.
• Two (2) steers will be released into the arena.
• Time will start when the flag is dropped.
• Flag will drop after BOTH steers have crossed the chalk line.
• Steers must be caught with a legal head catch. They can then be heeled, or mugged.
• Team must tie any three legs, remove all other ropes, and remount.
• BOTH steers must remain tied for 6 seconds. (6-second clock starts when cowboys AND ropes are clear of the animal)
• Time will stop when all team members are mounted.
Milk Race
• All team members must be mounted and in the starting box until the flag drops.
• Time will start when the flag is dropped.
• Flag will drop when cow crosses the chalk line.
• Cow must be caught with a legal head catch. No heeling.
• Cow must be milked while standing.
• Finish line will be a box at mid arena.
• Milk bottle must be brought to the finish line by the “milker” and handed to the judge.
• Milk must visibly drop from the bottle.
• Time will stop when the milk runner crosses the finish line.
Calf Branding
• All team members must be mounted and in the starting box until the flag drops.
• Time will start when the flag is dropped.
• Flag will drops when calf crosses the chalk line.
• Calf must be caught with a legal head catch and thrown. Do not drag the calf.
• Brander may leave the “fire” (bucket) when the calf is caught.
• Bucket will be at mid arena.
• Calf must be on the ground and restrained by at least one contestant while branding.
• Time will stop when brand is returned to the “fire”.
Rescue Race
• Two teams will compete head to head.
• Time will start when the flag is dropped.
• Rider must rescue three stranded cowboys, and return them to the starting line.
• Rider must rescue one at a time.
• Rider must change horses at least once.
• Rider must cross the “river” (tarp) every time.
• If rider falls, he must return to the barrel to be rescued again.
• Time will stop when the last cowboy is brought across the finish line.
Steer Loading
• All team members must be mounted and in the starting box until the flag drops.
• Time will start when the flag is dropped.
• Flag will drop when steer crosses the chalk line.
• Steer must be caught with a legal head catch.
• Steer must be loaded, gate closed and latched.
• Time will stop when the trailer gate is latched.
Hide Race
• Three man event, with two teams competing head to head.
• Horse (facing hide) and hide must be behind starting line until the flag drops.
• Time will start when the flag is dropped.
• Hide rope must be dallied above upper mark on rope.
• Rider must grab rope below lower mark on rope.
• First rider must ride the hide from starting line to the line at the opposite side of the arena.
• Second rider must ride from behind the line, back to the start/finish line.
• Riders may not run or advance to the hide.
• If a rider falls, the hide must be returned to the rider.
• Time will stop when the rider crosses finish line.