PRCA Business Journal - Dec. 21, 2023

Fair & Rodeo Champion (Hempstead, TX). If co- champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. v. 2023 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Rosenberg, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. vi. Reigning Xtreme Bulls Champion. vii. Top 30 of the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. viii. Top three (3) of the published 2024 official PRCA world standings (as of Dec. 1, 2023), excluding the circuit finals, not already qualified through the above criteria. ix. Any remaining or open positions will be filled from the published 2024 official PRCA world standings. (c) Team Roping invitation criteria for both Headers and Heelers: i. Past two (2) RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions (2022 & 2023). ii. One (1) Special Invitation from HLSR Management. iii. 2023 PRCA Permit Finals champion. If co champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the tie breakers listed in the Permit Finals Ground Rules iv. 2023 Waller County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Hempstead, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. v. 2023 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Rosenberg, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. vi. Top 31 of the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. vii. Top three (3) of the published 2024 official PRCA world standings (as of Dec. 1, 2023), excluding the circuit finals, not already qualified through the above criteria. viii. Any remaining or open positions will be filled from the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. The 40 headers that are selected must rope with the 40 heelers that are selected to compete. If a contestant’s partner is drawn out due to qualification, the contestant who qualified will not be allowed to draw out. The 2024 RODEOHOUSTON ground rules in their entirety can be found on www.prorodeo.org under Membership. STK. CONT.: CERVI CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MT DECEMBER 21 EC: 10:00 AM MT JANUARY 3 BAY CITY TX FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 2 MATAGORDA COUNTY FAIR & LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ARENA: Matagorda County Fairground ADDRESS: 4511 Fm 2668 PERFS: 3 Perfs: February 29-7:00 PM; March 1-7:00 PM; March 2-7:00 PM SLACK: February 28-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $3350 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 - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Fri., Feb. 23 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Feb. 22 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 - All horses must have a current negative Coggins to enter the grounds. ALL CONTESTANTS - Rodeo grounds will be open at 6 PM for contestants. QUALIFICATIONS: BB & SB - 36 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 45 minimum entries. No compensation. No

slack. STK. CONT.: PETE CARR PRORODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 14 EC: 10:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 15 PENDING HURON SD MARCH 1-2

PLAYOFF SERIES HOUSTON TX FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 17 RODEOHOUSTON

ARENA: NRG Stadium ADDRESS: 1 NRG Park

PERFS: 20 Perfs: February 27-6:45 PM; February 28-6:45 PM; February 29-6:45 PM; March 1-6:45 PM; March 2-2:45 PM; March 3-2:45 PM; March 4-6:45 PM; March 5-6:45 PM; March 6-6:45 PM; March 7-6:45 PM; March 8-6:45 PM; March 9-2:45 PM; March 10-2:45 PM; March 11-6:45 PM; March 12-6:45 PM; March 13-6:45 PM; March 14-6:45 PM; March 15-6:45 PM; March 16 2:45 PM; March 17-2:45 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $242000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$500; SB-$500; BR- $500; TD-$500; SW-$500; TR-$500 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: The RODEOHOUSTON Super Series will feature five Super Series of three rounds each (a round will be completed at each performance) with eight contestants per event; two Semifinal Rounds with 10 contestants per event each round; two Wild Card Rounds with 6 contestants per event; and a Championship Round featuring 10 contestants per event. This format will result in 40 contestants total per event. The 2024 RODEOHOUSTON Super Series is an independent production of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc. (‘HLSR”). 4.2 ENTRY PROCEDURES: Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping Headers, Team Roping Heelers and Tie-Down Roping will consist of 40 contestants each (see 4.2 below). For entry to be accepted and to be eligible to compete, athletes must secure current PRCA membership by Dec. 20, 2023. Past RODEOHOUSTON Champions must have also purchased their card by the previous Dec., 20, 2022 deadline in order for the invitation to remain effect for 2024. Should Champion of the PRCA Permit Finals, Waller County (Hempstead, TX) and Fort Bend County (Rosenberg, TX) be the same contestant, the contestant will fill one invitation spot with the remainder of positions being filled as noted as of the sixth point below. (a) Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling and Tie-Down Roping invitation criteria: i. Past two (2) RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions (2022 & 2023). ii. One (1) Special Invitation from HLSR Management. iii. 2023 PRCA Permit Finals champion. If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the tie breakers listed in the Permit Finals Ground Rules. iv. 2023 Waller County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Hempstead, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. v. 2023 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo Champion (Rosenberg, TX). If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. vi. Top 31 of the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. vii. Top three (3) of the published 2024 official PRCA world standings (as of Dec. 1, 2023), excluding the circuit finals, not already qualified through the above criteria. viii. Any remaining or open positions will be filled from the published 2023 official PRCA world standings. (b) Bull Riding invitation criteria: i. Past two (2) RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions (2022 & 2023). ii. One (1) Special Invitation from HLSR Management. iii. 2023 PRCA Permit Finals champion. If co-champions exist, the tie will be broken based upon the tie breakers listed in the Permit Finals Ground Rules. iv. 2023 Waller County

PRCA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO ARENA: Dakota Events Complex ADDRESS: 110 Livestock Ave. PERFS: 2 Perfs: March 1-7:00 PM; March 2-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $2000; TD SW TR-HD TR HL @ $1000 PERMITS: BB SB BR TR; MAX - TD SW GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. 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. See Rodeo Entry Information Section of the Business Journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., Feb. 26 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information Section of the Business Journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., Feb. 23 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. RE – Back-to-back, same performance if two go rounds. TD - An extra liner will be placed 6 to 8 feet past the scoreline. TE - If a timed event animal escapes, or a re run is awarded for any other reason during a performance, the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the herd. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 30 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 34 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: MOSBRUCKER RODEOS ARENA: George H. Henderson Expo ADDRESS: 1200 Ellen Trout Drive PERFS: 1 Perf: March 2-7:30 PM EVENTS: BR @ $25000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$250 PERMITS: BR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30-hour replacement” and “walk-up replacement” policies will be in effect. The walk-up deadline for this event will be one hour prior to the performance. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Tues., Feb. 27 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. COMPETITION FORMAT - 43 minimum entries. One go-round. 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 one half the original limit. EOO: 10:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 16 EC: 10:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 20 PENDING DIVISION 2 EVENT LUFKIN TX NPP MARCH 2 XTREME BULL BASH

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