PRCA Business Journal - Dec. 21, 2023

Business PRCA DECEMBER 22, 2023

Saddle Bronc rider Chase Brooks pre pares for his first run in Round 1 of the 2023 National Finals Rodeo. Brooks finished 12th in the final World Standings. – PRCA ProRodeo photo by Hailey Rae

The following pages serve as the official record of business for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Important notices, announcements and contact numbers are featured in this section. PRCA BUSINESS SECTION

To e-mail a PRCA employee, use the first letter of their first name and their last name followed by @prorodeo. com. example: jdoe@prorodeo.com Call the Department Direct........(719) 593.8840 Office Hours..................8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (MT) Administration..........................(719) 548.4870 Approvals.................................(719) 548.4880 Circuits.....................................(719) 548.4820 CEO..........................................(719) 528.4774 Judges......................................(719) 548.4807 Media.......................................(719) 548.4840 Member Services.....................(719) 528.4747 PRCA Properties.......................(719) 548.4860 PSN Subscriptions...................(800) 763.3648 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shelly Kennedy.........................(719) 528.4774 MEMBER SERVICES Member services......................(719) 528.4747 (accounts receivable, points, membership) Breanna Sammons, Angie Carrasquillo, Mary Alexander, Paula Rhodes, Sarah Grant and Kristen Kaar Doctor Release Fax...................(719) 548.4868 or memberrecords@prorodeo.com CIRCUITS Therese Cobb...........................(719) 528-4705 JUDGING Rick Smith................................(719) 528-4735 Julia Bews ................................(719) 528-4703 Administration and Circuit Coordinator Aimee Rutan, Member Services Manager Megan Barton, Rodeo Administrative Assistant II Chris Horton, Committee Liasion Daidra Sims, Manager of Rodeo Approvals Michaela Garcia, PROCOM Manager Miriaham Contreras, Member Retention & Growth Coordinator Scott Dorenkamp, Livestock Program and Government Relations Manager Penny Gingerich, Administrative Support Specialist PRCA JUDGING Rick Smith, Supervisor of Pro Officials Julia Bews, Judging Administrative Assistant II JCCF – 719.528.4791 Julie Jutten PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION 101 Pro Rodeo Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 PRCA HEADQUARTERS – 719.593.8840 PRCA Fax – 719.548.4876 Accounts Receivable/Member Services – 719.528.4747 Doctor’s release fax – 719.548.4868 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – 719.528.4774 Tom Glause, Chief Executive Officer Shelly Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the CEO RODEO ADMINISTRATION – 719.548.4870 Steve Knowles, Director of Rodeo Administration Sarah Gibson, Executive Assistant Rodeo Administration Therese Cobb, Assistant Director of Rodeo

PRCA MEDIA – 719.548.4840 SUBSCRIPTIONS – 800.763.3648 Stephen Olver, PRCA Art Director Tracy Renck, PSN Editor Tanner Barth, PRCA Media Coordinator & Journalist

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – 719.528.4718 Pam McManus, Chief Financial Officer Kelly Hipolito, Human Resources Manager Gina Wiseman, Controller Samantha McKee, Senior Staff Accountant Marcus Ornelas II, Senior Staff Accountant Valerie Green, Accounts Receivable/Payroll Sandra Rodriguez, Accounts Payable Tyler Eveleth, Facilities Manager PRCA PROPERTIES – 719.548.4860 Steve Rempelos, Chief Marketing Officer Dawson Moody, Sponsorship Fulfillment Coordinator Nicole Garside, Licensing & Merchandise Director Darla Lindt, Business Development Manager Amy Fast, Digital Marketing Manager Kim Krueger, Executive Assistant to the CMO HALL OF FAME – 719.528.4764 Kent Sturman, Director of ProRodeo Hall of Fame Megan Winterfeldt, Exhibit/Collections Coordinator Ashley Affleck-Johnson, Supervisor of Marketing, Events and Membership

COMMUNICATIONS & PSN Stephen Olver...........................(719) 528-4779 Tracy Renck .............................(719) 528-4758 Tanner Barth ............................(719) 528-4794 PROCOM PROCOM Entries....................... (800) 234.7722 PROCOM LOCAL LINE ..............(719) 548.4800 Michaela Garcia.........................(719) 528-4743 Sydni Villa ...............................(719) 528-4780 Keyers: Sophie Nagel, Courtney Rezzonico, Kirsten Phytila, Alyese Rodriguez, Hunter Jones Tiffany Bert and Syanne Anderson PRCA PROPERTIES Steve Rempelos .......................(719) 528-4792 Kim Krueger ........................... (719) 528-4791 Amy Fast..................................(719) 528-4721 Nicole Garside ..........................(719) 528-4725 RODEO ADMINISTRATION Steve Knowles .........................(719) 528-4787 Therese Cobb ..........................(719) 528-4705 Aimee Rutan ............................(719) 528-4730 Scott Dorenkamp .....................(719) 528-4782 Sarah Gibson ...........................(719) 528-4753 Megan Barton ..........................(719) 528-4768 RODEO APPROVALS Chris Horton.............................(719) 528-4783 Daidra Sims..............................(719) 528-4717 Kyrsten Ehrenfelt .................... (719) 528-4716 Lisa Cush, Publications Coordinator Jessica Butterly, Social Media Manager Matthew Castaneda, Media Department Assistant INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES – 719.548.4888 Gordon Knopps, Chief Technology Officer Melodie Spah, IT Delivery Manager Mario Ortivez, System, Infrastructure and Network Manager Beverly Brooks, Senior Programmer Analyst Jack Carroll, Director of Information Systems Matthew Jenkins, Sr. Programmer Kevin Ward, Sr. Program Analyst Angie Maidt, Jr. Programmer C.J. Mitchell, Business Analyst Paige Rueth, Business Analyst Samhyr-Oliver Jean, Business Analyst Mark Chiasson, Service Desk Technician Jenna Chadwick, Content Specialist I HOW TO CONTACT THE PRCA

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REMINDER A reminder to PRCA Members and other persons who call the PRCA National Office: In order to en hance the quality of service provided by the PRCA National Office staff and to ensure the accuracy of matters communicated between PRCA staff and PRCA Members and other persons calling the PRCA National Office, the PRCA (and PRCA Prop erties) may record telephone conversations which come into, originate from or involve someone in the PRCA National Office.

PRCA HOLIDAY CLOSURES PROCOM will be open for turn outs, doctor releases, etc. only. Thanksgiving Day - November 23

Day After Thanksgiving - November 24 Christmas Eve - December 22 (observed) Christmas Day - December 25 New Year’s Eve - December 29 (observed) New Year’s Day - January 1, 2024 Presidents Day - February 19 Memorial Day - May 27 Independence Day - July 4 Labor Day - September 2 Thanksgiving Day - November 28 Day After Thanksgiving - November 29

Christmas Eve - December 24 Christmas Day - December 25 New Year’s Eve - December 31

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PRCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTESTANT DIRECTORS Jacobs Crawley (chairman) ................... 254.592.1469 Troy Pruitt ..............................................308.672.1788 Chet Johnson........................................ 307.259.9888 Matt Reeves .......................................... 254.644.6796 CONTRACT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR Josh Edwards (vice chairman).............. 972.571.5583 RODEO COMMITTEE DIRECTORS Cory Wall .............................................. 719.349.0033 Larry McConnell ................................... 580.821.2203 STOCK CONTRACTOR DIRECTORS Stace Smith........................................... 903.675.9295 Keith Marrington .................................. 403.585.4047 Caleb Bennett (BB) CC .......................... 435.452.1347 Bradley Harter (SB) CC ...........................817.308.1708 Cody Rostockyj (BR) CC ...................... 254.855.7504 Shane Hanchey (TD) CC ...................... 337.764.3506 Matt Reeves (SW) CC .............................. 254.644.6796 Kaleb Driggers (TR) CC ........................ 254.977.3263 J.P. Wickett (SR) CC ............................. 918.817.2945 CONTRACT PERSONNEL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Josh Edwards ....................................... 972.571.5583 (Spec. Acts, laborers, photographers) Cindy Rosser ........................................ 530.755.8748 (At Large) Sunni Deb Backstrom ........................... 303.717.0407 (Sec./Timers) Jesse Knudson (Chairman) .................. 920.250.0663 (Announcers/Music Director) Robert Blu Jeanes ................................ 713.301.9122 (Clowns/Bullfighters) RODEO COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Steve Gander, (10K-under) ................... 319.400.1064 Dave Marshall, (10K-20K) .................... 303.883.6294 Bryant Nelson CC , (20K-50K).................208.539.6218 James Miller, (50K+) ............................ 423.506.1879 David Petty, (At Large) ..........................918.798.3201 GENERAL MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE TO COMPETITION COMMITTEE John Franzen CC .................................... 307.689.2879 STOCK CONTRACTOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Steve Sutton CC .................................... 605.381.0270 Jerry Dorenkamp .................................. 520.975.6788 David Morehead ................................... 563.249.5319 Wade Sankey ........................................ 307.899.4285 TJ Korkow ............................................ 605.222.6929 CC - Notes Competition Committee Member NCFR RODEO COMMITTEE Shawn Mills – TE .................................. 970.518.2856 Casey Colletti – RE ............................... 719.252.0471 Dustin Murray – SCR ............................ 405.323.3976 Robert Blu Jeanes – CPR ..................... 830.709.5566 Therese Cobb ...................................... 719.528.4705 CIRCUIT SYSTEM CONTACTS COLUMBIA RIVER PRORODEO CIRCUIT Brad Goodrich ..................................... 541.980.8488 goodropes@yahoo.com CALIFORNIA PRORODEO CIRCUIT Johnny Zamrzla .....................................661.449.8498 johnnyz@cafinalsrodeo.com WILDERNESS PRORODEO CIRCUIT Ryan Shaw ........................................... 801.648.5679 ryaneshaw@mac.com MONTANA PRORODEO CIRCUIT Dave Wagner ........................................ 406.252.3312 dave@connollysaddlery.com MOUNTAIN STATES PRORODEO CIRCUIT Guy Warpness ...................................... 307.760.8777 gwarp59@gmail.com TURQUOISE PRORODEO CIRCUIT Tony Zembik ......................................... 928.710.4550 turquoisecircuitprorodeo.com BADLANDS PRORODEO CIRCUIT Tom Richter .......................................... 605.692.7539 trichter@swiftelcenter.com PRAIRIE PRORODEO CIRCUIT Julie Graber .......................................... 620.664.6093 jagscox@cox.net EXECUTIVE COUNCILS CONTESTANT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

TEXAS PRORODEO CIRCUIT MIkey Jo Duggan .................................. 806.674.2116 texascircuit@yahoo.com GREAT LAKES PRORODEO CIRCUIT Wayne Knutson .................................... 660.261.4337 cjknutson@cvalley.net SOUTHEASTERN PRORODEO CIRCUIT Ralph Roller .......................................... 352.238.3090 rollerr@bellsouth.net FIRST FRONTIER PRORODEO CIRCUIT Kevin Clanton ....................................... 856.469.9111 nodntry@live.com 2023 REQUIRED PARTICIPATION CIRCUIT NO. OF RESIDENT NON- RODEOS RESIDENT

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The stock charge shall be $60 per go-round.

The 2024 season begins Oct. 1, 2023

ALL 2024 RODEOS WITH QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL EVENTS: If a contestant qualifies in both the 2023 and 2024 categories for money won, he will be accepted in the 2023 category for money won.

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ATTENTION ALL WACO, TX PERMIT FINALS CONTESTANTS All PRCA event winners will be qualified for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

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ATTENTION CONTESTANTS

2023 season Circuit Finals Rodeos and the 2023 NFR Open WILL count toward PRCA World Standings.

ATTENTION X-Bulls events with $35,000 or more added will be Division I events. X-Bulls

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON The 2023 individual Circuit Finals Steer Roping events (Badlands, Columbia River, Montana, Mountain States, Prairie, Texas, Turquoise) and the 2023 National Circuit Finals Steer Roping will count toward the 2024 World Standings and qualifications. These events will be Official Entry Rodeos (contestant must designate unofficial). If a contestant has not met the required participation count it will be an automatic unofficial entry rodeo for that contestant and will not count toward 2024 World Standings or qualification rodeos. For any Steer Roping Circuit Finals Rodeo that occurs prior to the 2023 regular season cutoff date, money won at those circuit finals rodeos will count toward the 2023 World Standings and qualifica tions. In 2024, it will count toward the All-Around.

events with less than $30,000 added will be Division 2 events.

2024 IMPORTANT MEMBER DUES DEADLINES FOR WINTER RODEOS

EC: Wednesday, December 20th at 10am SAN ANTONIO, TX Member dues purchase date is midnight on Wednesday, December 20th EO: Thursday, December 21st at 10am EC: Wednesday, December 27th at 10am HOUSTON, TX Member dues purchase date is midnight on Wednesday, December 20th EO: Thursday, December 21st at 10am EC: Wednesday, January 3rd at 10am

you MUST have you 2024 membership pur chased by Tuesday, December 26th at 2PM ODESSA, TX Member dues purchase date is midnight on Sunday, December 17th EO: Monday, December 18th at 10am EC: Thursday, December 21st at 10am FORT WORTH, TX Member dues purchase date is midnight on Sunday, December 17th EO: Monday, December 18th at 10am

DENVER, CO (TE) Member dues purchase date is midnight on Thursday, December 7th EO: Friday, December 8th at 10am EC: Tuesday, December 12th at 10am DENVER, CO (RE) Member dues purchase date is midnight on Wednesday, December 13th EO: Thursday, December 13th at 10am EC: Monday, December 18th at 10am **If advancing from the Denver, CO TE Qualifier

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Executive Council Nominations and Elections Nomination ballots for the Executive Council positions were emailed November 15, 2023, and will be due Monday, January 1, 2024 by 5pm MST. Incumbents have the opportunity to remain on the ballot, provided all applicable qualifications are met. Nominees must receive a minimum of five nominations to be considered for the final election ballot. Final election ballots will be mailed by February 25, 2024 and are due by March 25, 2024. The Executive Council positions and their incumbents are as follows: • Committee Representative for rodeos with added money of $50,000.01 and above – James Miller • Committee Representative for rodeos with added money of less than or equal to $10,000 – Steve Gander • Committee Representative At Large – David Petty

• Contract Personnel, Announcers/Music Directors – Jesse Knudson • Contract Personnel, Clowns/Bullfighters – Robert Blu Jeanes • Contract Representative, Saddle Bronc – Bradley Harter • Contestant Event Representative, Steer Wrestling – Matt Reeves • Contestant Event Representative, Steer Roping – J.P. Wickett • Stock Contractor Executive Council – Wade Sankey and TJ Korkow

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ENTRY CLOSINGS This is a courtesy and is unofficial. Please check long listings for official closing dates and times.

DES MOINES, IA: 12:00 PM

RAPID CITY, SD: 11:00 AM SOUTHAVEN, MS: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 3, 2024 HOUSTON, TX: 10:00 AM LAFAYETTE, LA: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 12, 2024 WINSTON-SALEM, NC: 11:00 AM

EC ON DECEMBER 21, 2023 ODESSA, TX: 10:00 AM FORT WORTH, TX: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 4, 2024 ALEXANDRIA, LA: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 16, 2024 BUCKEYE, AZ: 10:00 AM HATTIESBURG, MS: 12:00 PM

EC ON DECEMBER 26, 2023 WEST MONROE, LA: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 8, 2024 HOMESTEAD, FL: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 17, 2024 RAPID CITY, SD: 10:00 AM RAPID CITY, SD: 10:00 AM

EC ON DECEMBER 27, 2023 LAUREL, MS: 10:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 9, 2024 COLUMBUS, GA: 10:00 AM

SAN ANTONIO, TX: 10:00 AM SAN ANTONIO, TX: 10:00 AM ODESSA, TX: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 18, 2024 WAUCHULA, FL: 10:00 AM ST. PAUL, MN: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 10, 2024 PARK CITY, KS: 11:00 AM RAPID CITY, SD: 11:00 AM

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EC ON JANUARY 2, 2024 UVALDE, TX: 10:00 AM UVALDE, TX: 11:00 AM

EC ON JANUARY 19, 2024 BISMARCK, ND: 10:30 AM

EC ON JANUARY 11, 2024

BILLINGS MT NPP DECEMBER 23 CHASE HAWKS ROUGH STOCK RODEO ARENA: First Interstate Arena ADDRESS: 308 6th Ave. North PERFS: 1 Perf: December 23-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $30000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$150; SB-$150; BR- $150 PERMITS: BB SB BR GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - The “30 Hour and Walk-Up Replacement” policies will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information section of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Dec. 18 between 9 AM and 12 PM. Contestants who enter during the re-entry period and are not placed in an available position will be placed on the alternate list that was established after the original entries closed on November 22. These alternate contestants will be placed on the list in order based on 2023 PRCA World Standings. ALL EVENTS - The alternate list will be based on 2023 PRCA World Standings. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 20 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. The top two in the 2023 Montana Circuit Standings will be accepted first, if they enter. The PRCA Rookie of the Year in each event (BB, SB, BR) will be accepted next. Any remaining positions, not to exceed 20, will be filled based on 2023 PRCA World Standings. No exemptions. FORMAT - One go-round. STOCK DRAW: Stock will be drawn on site at 10 AM on morning of the event. The event representatives for each event will be allowed to screen the stock included in the draw. PAY-OFF - Will pay 8 places. The 6% of the total purse for the PRCA will not be deducted from the purse. The committee will be billed separately for that amount. ALL EVENTS - Four judges will be used in the arena for scoring the contest. And two additional judges will be used on the back of the chutes. NOTE - Money won at this event will count towards 2024 PRCA World Standings and the PRCA Rookie of the Year Standings as long as the contestant enters and competes at a minimum of forty (40) PRCA rodeos during the 2024 rodeo year. Money won will not count towards Circuit Standings, All

Around Standings, X-Bulls Standings, or X- Broncs Standings. STK. CONT.: SANKEY PRORODEO & PHENOM GENETICS SUB. CONT.: BROOKMAN RODEO POWDER RIVER RODEO

the number of entries for an event at the original entry closing time is less than limit defined in the ground rules. If more contestants enter during the “re-entry” period than there are positions available, the contestants accepted will be based on the qualification procedures defined in the Circuit Finals ground rules. Under no circumstances will a contestant who entered during the re-entry period be able to displace a contestant who entered during the original entry period. If a contestant TO’s or DR’s prior to the “re-entry” period, that position may be filled during the “re-entry” period. ALL CONTESTANTS - All contestants are to sign liability waiver before competition. ALL EVENTS - Pay four places in the go-rounds and average. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must wear back numbers while competing. TD - There will be a disqualification for a jerk down as long as all criteria are in compliance with the jerk down policy. TE - If a timed event animal escapes or a re-run is awarded for any other reason, the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the herd. CONTESTANTS WITH HORSES - Contestants must park horse trailers in designated area. QUALIFICATIONS: Top 12. COMPLETE CIRCUIT FINALS GROUND RULES can be found online under Member Services. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS GILLETTE WY NPP DECEMBER 31 NEW YEARS EVE BUCK & BALL ARENA: Cam-Plex Wyoming Center ADDRESS: 1635 Reatta Drive PERFS: 1 Perf: December 31-7:00 PM FINALS: December 31-7:00 PM BB SB BR EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $25000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$100; SB-$100; BR- $100 PERMITS: BB SB BR GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30 hour replacement” and the “walk-up replacements” policies will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Tue., Dec. 26 between 9 EOO: 11:00 AM MT NOVEMBER 29 EC: 11:00 AM MT NOVEMBER 30

EOO: 10:00 AM MT NOVEMBER 20 EC: 10:00 AM MT NOVEMBER 22

DENVER CO DECEMBER 28-29 DENVER GB QUALIFIER

ARENA: National Western Events ADDRESS: 1515 E. 47th Avenue PERFS: 2 Perfs: December 28-8:00 AM; December 29-8:00 AM PERMITS: None STK. CONT.: VARIOUS EOO: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 15 EC: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 19 CALIFORNIA CIRCUIT FINALS RED BLUFF CA NPP DECEMBER 29-31 CALIFORNIA CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO ARENA: Pauline Davis Pav. ADDRESS: 650 Antelope BLVD PERFS: 3 Perfs: December 29-7:00 PM; December 30-7:00 PM; December 31-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $5000 + $15963 SPON SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$225; SB-$225; BR- GROUND RULES: The 2023 California Circuit Finals cut-off date will be September 30, 20223. Any rodeo ending on or before this date will count towards the 2023 rodeo season. Any rodeo ending after this will count towards the 2024 rodeo season. Total money above includes estimated committee purse of $5,000, estimated PRCA matching funds $4,000, estimated sponsor dollars of $11,963, estimated $3 fund of $1,990.70. Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Tues., Dec. 5 between 9 AM and 12 PM. Re-entries will be accepted if $225; TD-$225; SW-$225; TR-$225 PERMITS: CIR - BB SB BR TD SW TR

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ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Wed., Dec. 27 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. COMPETITION FORMAT - 40 minimum entries. One go-round with a top 12 finals (will not exceed 12). If there are not 12 qualified rides, all remaining positions will be filled by random draw. If the 12th place is tied, the tie will be broken by the back judge. If he cannot break the tie, random draw will determine who advances. May be two go-rounds, back-to-back, same performance depending on the number of entries. If two go-rounds, the number of contestants accepted during the re-entry period will not exceed on half the original limit. IN ORDER OF SELECTION : 70% top money - 30% top circuit. No exemptions. A contestant will not be accepted as an entry at an X-Bulls Event if he is already placed in a position at another PRCA rodeo or event on the same day as the X-Bulls Event. For additional ground rules see “XBulls with a Finals” ground rules in the Rodeo Entry Information section of the Business Journal. EF’s : $250 plus $35 Central Entry Office/ Supplemental Insurance Fee STK. CONT.: VARIOUS WINNEMUCCA NV NPP DECEMBER 31 WINNEMUCCA NYE XTREME BRONCS ARENA: Winnemucca Events Complex ADDRESS: 1000 Fairgrounds Rd. PERFS: 1 Perf: December 31-8:00 PM EVENTS: SB @ $30000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: SB-$100 IF 1/$200 IF 2 PERMITS: SB GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information section of the Business Journal. ALL EVENTS - The “walk-up replacement” policy will be in effect. The check in deadline for walk up replacements will be one hour prior to the performance. See Rodeo Entry Information section of the Business Journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Wed., Dec. 27 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. FORMAT: One go-round. QUALIFICATIONS: 30 minimum entries. 50% top money, 25% top first year, 25% random draw. No compensation. No slack. For additional ground rules, see “XBroncs with No Finals” in Rodeo Entry Information section of the Business Journal. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS SUB. CONT.: COREY & LANGE RODEO; KING RODEO AND WENTZ BUCKING BULLS; WESTERN RODEOS EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 18 EC: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 19 XBRONCS

EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL SR @ $8800 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$100 + $100 DM IF 1/$150 IF 2; TR-$250 IF 1/$350 IF 2; SR-$450 PERMITS: BB SB BR SR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant allowed gate access. ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the Business Journal. ALL EVENTS - The “walk-up replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the Business Journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Thurs., Dec. 28 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Dec. 27 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ALL CONTESTANTS WITH HORSES - Must have proof of current Coggins Test. Out of state horses must have health papers and meet current Texas Animal Health Regulations. No exceptions. TD, SW - The number of go-rounds will be dependent on the number of entries per R1.4.3. TR - Two go-rounds. No TR will be held during the first three performances. STALLS - Limited number of stalls available on a first come, first serve basis, $35 per stall. No reservations. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, - 72 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 90 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack . SR - Four go-rounds. The first two go-rounds will be run on Sat, Jan. 6 at 10 AM and the third and fourth go-rounds will be run on Sun., Jan. 7 at 10 AM at the Andrews County Expo Center in Andrews, TX. Extras will be used to replace sick and injured animals. The misdraw method will not be used. Only the first 3 contestants in each go round will be required to run in order. $60 stock charge per go-round. STK. CONT.: BEUTLER & SON RODEO ARENA: Ike Hamilton Expo Center ADDRESS: 501 Mane St PERFS: 2 Perfs: January 5-7:30 PM; January 6-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $2000; TD SW TR-HD TR HL @ $1000 PERMITS: BB SB BR; CIR - TR; CIR MAX - TD SW GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH THE TEXAS CIRCUIT . ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thur., Dec. 28 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 30 minimum EOO: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 18 EC: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 21 WEST MONROE LA JANUARY 5-6 STAMPEDE AT THE IKE

AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 20 minimum entries. 20% top circuit, 80% from top money (circuit positions will be filled first). No compensation. No slack. No exemptions. FORMAT: One go-round with a top 4 shoot-out round. CHECK-IN: The check-in deadline for alternates to be considered as “walk-up replacements” at this event is 1 hour prior to start of the event. ALL CONTESTANTS - If a contestant turns-out (notified or non-notified) or VIR’s he will be responsible to pay entry fees whether he is replaced or not. The alternate contestant will also be responsible to pay entry fees. STOCK DRAW: Stock will be drawn per the rulebook. The event will count towards the official rodeo count for any contestant that turns-out after stock callbacks, whether that contestant is replaced or not. RE-RIDES: After all replacements have been made, any remaining available animals that were notified as turned-out (includes DR’s and VIR’s) will be used prior to using the designated re- ride(s). PAY-OFF: BB, SB, BR : 6% of the total purse will be deducted prior to the pay- off. $5,000 will be held out for the shoot-out round. There will be no payoff for the average. The shoot-out round will pay two places, $3,000 for first place, and $2,000 for second place, based on highest scores in the shoot-out round. If there are not 2 qualified scores in the shoot-out round, the remaining place(s) will be paid based on the highest scores in the first go-round. Only money paid out to a contestant without a qualified score in either go-round will be considered ground money. All other money paid out will count for PRCA World Standings. NOTE - In order for money won in this competition to count for the 2024 National Finals Rodeo or the 2024 Rookie of the Year standings, during the 2024 season, a contestant must have entered and competed at a minimum of forty (40) PRCA rodeos. In all events money won will not count for All Around standings. Money won at this event will not count for circuit standings nor will the event be applied to the contestants required circuit participation count. EF’s : BB, SB, BR - $100 plus $35 Central Entry Office/Supplemental Insurance fee. STK. CONT.: BURCH RODEO SUB. CONT.: BAILEY PRORODEO; DAKOTA RODEO; KORKOW RODEOS; POWDER RIVER RODEO; SANKEY PRORODEO & PHENOM GENETICS; SUTTON RODEOS DIVISION 2 EVENT TOPEKA KS NPP DECEMBER 31 TOPEKA NEW YEARS EVE XTREME BULLS ARENA: Stormount Vail Events Center ADDRESS: 1 Expo Centre Dr. EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 15 EC: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 18

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PERFS: 1 Perf: December 31-7:30 PM FINALS: December 31-7:30 PM BR EVENTS: BR @ $20000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$250 PERMITS: BR

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entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: PETE CARR PRORODEO EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 21 EC: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 26

GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information section of the Business Journal. ALL EVENTS - The “walk-up replacement” policy will be in effect. The check in deadline for walk up replacements will be one hour prior to the performance. See Rodeo Entry Information section of the Business Journal.

ARENA: Ector County Coliseum ADDRESS: 4201 Andrews Hwy

PERFS: 6 Perfs: January 4-7:30 PM; January 5-7:30 PM; January 6-7:30 PM; January 11-7:30 PM; January 12-7:30 PM; January 13-7:30 PM

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MONTANA CIRCUIT FINALS GREAT FALLS MT NPP JANUARY 11-13 MONTANA PRORODEO CIRCUIT FINALS ARENA: Four Seasons Arena ADDRESS: 400 3rd St NW PERFS: 3 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12 7:00 PM; January 13-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $9250 + $15463 SPON SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$300; SB-$300; BR- $300; TD-$300; SW-$300; TR-$300 PERMITS: CIR - BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: The 2023 Montana Circuit Finals cutoff date will be Sept. 30, 2023. Total money above includes estimated committee purse of $9,250, estimated PRCA matching funds of $4,000, estimated sponsor dollars of $11,463, and estimated $3 amount of $2,154.30. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Tues., Dec. 5 between 9 AM and 12 PM. Re-entries will be accepted if the number of entries for an event at the original entry closing time is less than limit defined in the ground rules. If more contestants enter during the “re-entry” period than there are positions available, the contestants accepted will be based on the qualification procedures defined in the Circuit Finals ground rules. Under no circumstances will a contestant who entered during the re-entry period be able to displace a contestant who entered during the original entry period. If a contestant TO’s or DR’s prior to the “re-entry” period, that position may be filled during the “re-entry” period. ALL CONTESTANTS - Contestant check-in at Heritage Inn, Great Falls, Thurs., Jan. 11, between 12-2 PM. General membership meeting at 2 PM (contestants must attend to receive jackets). PAY-OFF - Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals will pay four places in the go-rounds and four places in the average. QUALIFICATIONS: Top 12. COMPLETE CIRCUIT FINALS GROUND RULES can be found at www.prorodeo.com under Member Services online. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS ARENA: New Holland Arena ADDRESS: 2300 N. Cameron Street PERFS: 3 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12 7:00 PM; January 13-4:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB @ $2500 PERMITS: BB SB GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Dec. 18 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 10 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. Permits only. Three go-rounds held in conjunction with the First Frontier Circuit Finals performances. Permit member contestants entered in the Circuit Finals may also enter the Permit Section. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 13 EOO: 11:00 AM MT NOVEMBER 29 EC: 11:00 AM MT NOVEMBER 30 PERMIT SECTION HARRISBURG PA NPP JANUARY 11-13 HARRISBURG PERMIT SECTION

FIRST FRONTIER CIRCUIT FINALS HARRISBURG PA NPP JANUARY 11-13 FIRST FRONTIER CIRCUIT FINALS RODEO ARENA: New Holland Arena ADDRESS: 2300 N. Cameron Street PERFS: 3 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12 7:00 PM; January 13-4:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $7000 + $15963 SPON; TR-HD TR-HL @ $7000 + $17463 SPON SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$225; SB-$225; BR- GROUND RULES: All events plus year-end circuit dollars. Total money above includes the estimated committee purse of $7,000, estimated sponsor money of $11,963, estimated matching PRCA funds of $4,000, estimated $3 amount of $1,037.47. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Dec. 18 between 9 AM and 12 PM. Re-entries will be accepted if the number of entries for an event at the original entry closing time is less than limit defined in the ground rules. If more contestants enter during the “re-entry” period than there are positions available, the contestants accepted will be based on the qualification procedures defined in the Circuit Finals ground rules. Under no circumstances will a contestant who entered during the re-entry period be able to displace a contestant who entered during the original entry period. If a contestant TO’s or DR’s prior to the “re-entry” period, that position may be filled during the “re-entry” period. PAY-OFF - All go-rounds and average will pay four places. QUALIFICATIONS: Top 12. COMPLETE CIRCUIT FINALS GROUND RULES can be found under Member Services online. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS SUB. CONT.: ALL AMERICAN RODEO COMPANY; COWTOWN RODEO; PAINTED PONY CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO $225; TD-$225; SW-$225; TR-$225 PERMITS: CIR - BB SB BR TD SW TR ARENA: Blackham Coliseum ADDRESS: 2330 Johnston Street PERFS: 4 Perfs: January 11-7:30 PM; January 12-7:30 PM; January 13-7:30 PM; January 14-2:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $2500; TR-HD TR HL @ $1250 PERMITS: BB SB BR TR; CIR MAX - TD SW GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH TEXAS CIRCUIT Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - The “walk-up replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Fri., Jan. 5 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Jan. 4 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed EOO: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 13 EC: 11:00 AM MT DECEMBER 14 LAFAYETTE LA JANUARY 11-14 MID WINTER FAIR & RODEO

ARENA: Magnolia Center ADDRESS: 1457 Ellisville Blvd PERFS: 2 Perfs: January 6-2:00 PM; January 6-7:00 PM SLACK: January 6-10:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1000 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - The “walk-up replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Thurs., Dec. 28 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Dec. 28 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 24 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR- 30 minimum ARENA: Andrews County Expo Arena ADDRESS: 1441 E. Hwy 176 SLACK: January 6-10:00 AM January 7-10:00 AM EVENTS: SR SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: SR-$400 PERMITS: SR GROUND RULES: Contestants who choose to enter the Legacy Steer Roping event must be at least 50 years old or a permit member at the time of entry closing. They must also be entered in the steer roping event at the Sandhill Stock Show & Rodeo. To be eligible, the contestant must not have been an NFSR qualifier during the past 3 years. Permit members of all ages will also be eligible to enter. Contestants will pay an additional entry fees of $400. Contestants will not compete on any additional steers. The times that are recorded for the contestants’ competition runs at the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo will be used to determine the pay-off. Pay-off will only include the entry fees for the contestants who entered the Legacy Steer Roping through PROCOM. 6% will be held out of the total amount for the PRCA prior to the pay-off. Only the four go-rounds and the average after four go-rounds will be included in the pay-off for the Legacy Steer Roping. There will be no additional added money and since no additional animals will be run, there will be no additional stock charge or PROCOM charge. Money won in the Legacy Steer Roping will not count towards PRCA World Standings, circuit standings, All Around standings, or for money won qualifications. It will count towards qualifying for the Legacy Steer Roping Finals held in conjunction with the National Finals Steer Roping. (NFSR qualifiers will not be eligible entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: JC KITAIF PRORODEOS EOO: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 26 EC: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 27 LEGACY STEER ROPING ODESSA TX NPP JANUARY 6-7 SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW LEGACY STEER ROPING

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immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GB - approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 48 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: HARPER & MORGAN RODEO CO PLAYOFF SERIES DENVER CO JANUARY 11-21 NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW AND RODEO - RIDING EVENTS ARENA: Denver Coliseum ADDRESS: 4600 Humboldt St. PERFS: 20 Perfs: January 11-7:00 PM; January 12-1:30 PM; January 12-8:00 PM; January 13 11:00 AM; January 13-3:30 PM; January 13-8:00 PM; January 14-2:00 PM; January 14-6:30 PM; January 15-1:00 PM; January 16-7:00 PM; January 17-1:30 PM; January 17-7:00 PM; January 18 1:30 PM; January 18-7:00 PM; January 19-1:30 PM; January 19-8:00 PM; January 20-11:00 AM; January 20-3:30 PM; January 20-8:00 PM; January 21-2:00 PM FINALS: January 21-2:00 PM BB SB BR EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $56875 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$250; SB-$250; BR- $250 + $100 DM PERMITS: BB SB BR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. Contestant parking will be for contestants only. ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions Thurs., Jan. 4 between 9am and 11am. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Jan. 3 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must check-in at the trailer located in the contestant parking area and sign a release of liability and pick up back number before competing. All companion tickets will be located in this area. Each contestant may receive one companion ticket for the performances in which they are competing. EXTENDED GRACE PERIOD - There will be an extended grace period for qualified contestants entered in the BB, SB & BR event to change preferences on Mon., Dec. 18th between 2pm and 5pm ALL CONTESTANTS - Each contestant will be given a back number which must be worn and/or displayed at all times while in competition area or backstage area. BB, SB, BR - Stock will be drawn at two separate times. The first draw (for the first 8 perfs) will be no later than 72 hours prior to the first performance. The second draw will be no later than 72 hours prior to the start of the 9th performance. If a riding event animal is deemed inferior, that animal will not be placed in any subsequent draw. If an animal is in a draw and scheduled to come back again the same draw, that inferior animal will be replaced and the contestant will be drawn a re-ride using the following re-ride procedure, or may have the option of drawing out (first go-round only). RE - Re-rides will be used in the following order: 1. Designated re-rides for the performance. 2. Unused EOO: 10:00 AM MT JANUARY 2 EC: 10:00 AM MT JANUARY 3

animals due to notified TO’s, DR’s, and VIR’s) for that performance. 3. Available unused animals from previous performances (which includes unused re- rides and animals not used due to notified and non notified TO’s, DR’s, and VIR’s. 4. Additional re-ride pool of animals (set and approved by respective event representatives) to be used as needed. Each pool will consist of 4 animals per event. Additional animals must be added to the pool after each pool animal is used. Pool can be switched out at the stock contractor’s discretion (replacement animals set and approved by respective event representatives). QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 80 entries. No compensation. No slack. See R1.2.15 and R1.2.15.2. FORMAT - Two go-rounds, back-to-back, performance-to-performance, plus a semi-finals and a finals. Eight brackets with 10 contestants in each bracket, competing in two go-rounds, back-to-back, performance-to-performance, will account for the first 16 performances. The top three contestants from each bracket based on the average after the two go-rounds in each of the eight brackets will advance to the semi-finals. If ties result in more than three to advance from a bracket to the semi-finals, the tied contestant with the single highest score will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event will advance. If there are less than 3 qualified scores in one or more of the brackets, the contestant with the highest score in his section of brackets who has not already qualified in the top 3 of his respective bracket will advance. This process will be repeated until all positions in the semi-finals are filled. The brackets will be divided into two sections. Section one includes brackets 1, 2, 3, and 4, and section two includes brackets 5, 6, 7, and 8. If there are less than 12 qualified rides in section one of the brackets or section two of the brackets, a random draw by the judges following the completion of each of the two sections will determine which contestants with no score will be advanced to the semi-finals to insure that there are 24 contestants to fill the semi-finals. The semi-finals will include 24 contestants competing in the 17th, 18th, and 19th performances (8 per performance) all occurring on Saturday, January 20. A contestant must compete in all go-rounds in order to advance to the semi-finals or the finals (does not include VIR’s and DR’s). The contestants for the three semi-finals performances will be placed as follows: A contestant will be allowed to trade with a contestant from the same bracket who is placed in a different semi-finals performances. Semi-finals #1 (17th performance) Saturday morning, Jan. 20: #1 in the average from Bracket 1, #3 in the average from Bracket 2, #2 in the average from Bracket 3, #1 in the average from Bracket 4, #3 in the average from Bracket 5, #2 in the average from Bracket 6, #1 in the average from Bracket 7, #3 in the average from Bracket 8. Semi-finals #2 (18th performance) Saturday matinee, Jan. 20: #2 in the average from Bracket 1, #1 in the average from Bracket 2, #3 in the average from Bracket 3, #2 in the average from Bracket 4, #1 in the average from Bracket 5, #3 in the average from Bracket 6, #2 in the average from Bracket 7, #1 in the average from Bracket 8. Semi finals #3 (19th performance) Saturday evening, Jan. 20: #3 in the average from Bracket 1, #2 in the average from Bracket 2, #1 in the average from Bracket 3, #3 in the average from Bracket 4, #2 in the average from Bracket 5, #1 in the average from Bracket 6, #3 in the average from Bracket 7, #2 in the average from Bracket 8. The competition order will be drawn randomly. The top 4 from each of the semi-finals performances will advance to the finals on Sunday, January 21 (20th performance). If ties

in a semi-finals performance results in more than 4 contestants qualified to advance to the finals, the tied contestant with the highest score in the average from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant with the single highest score from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event will advance. If there are less than 4 qualified scores in one or more of the semi-finals performances, the contestant with the next highest score from the other semi-finals performances, who has not already qualified among the top 4 of his respective performance, will advance. If there are less than 12 qualified scores in the 3 semi-finals performances, the remaining positions in the finals (not to exceed 12) will be filled by the contestant with the highest score in the average from the two go-rounds in the brackets. If tied, the contestant with the single highest score from the brackets will advance. If still tied, the contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standings in that respective event, will advance. ALL EVENTS - If a contestant notifies a turn out, visible injury report, or doctor release through PROCOM, his position in the Semi-Finals will be filled by the contestant with the highest average score in the same bracket as the contestant that TO, VIR, or DR that has not already advanced into the Semi-Finals. The replacement contestant will be placed in the same semi-finals position & draw as the contestant that is no longer competing. If there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant within his same bracket, his position will be filled by the available contestant with the highest average score from ANY bracket that has not already advanced. If there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant from ANY bracket based on the average, the position will be filled by the contestant with the single highest score in any bracket performance that has not already advanced. If there are still no contestants able to replace the non- competing contestant from the single highest score/fastest time, the position will be filled by the contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standing that has not already advanced. This replacement process will be repeated until all positions in the semi-finals have been filled. ALL EVENTS: If a contestant notifies a turn out, visible injury report, or doctor release, his position in the Finals will be filled by the available contestant with the highest score or fastest time in the same semi-final performance as the contestant that notified the TO, VIR, or DR. The replacement contestant will be placed in the same Finals position & draw as the contestant that is no longer competing. If no contestants are eligible to replace the non-competing contestant within their same semi-final, their position will be filled by the contestant with the highest score from ANY semi final that has not already advanced. If there are no contestants eligible to replace the non-competing contestant from ANY semi-final, the position will be filled by the semi-final contestant with the single highest score in any performance that has not already advanced. If there are still no contestants able to replace the non- competing contestant from the single highest score, the position will be filled by the semi-final contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 PRCA World Standing that has not already advanced. This replacement process will be repeated until all positions in the finals have been filled. ALL CONTESTANTS - No contestant will be held past his bracket unless it is due to an unavailable re-ride animal. PAYOFF: After the 6% is retained for the PRCA, 45% of the remaining amount will be allotted and

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