PRCA Business Journal - February 5, 2021

Administration within 7 days of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s) for review. The Director of Rodeo Administration will review the information regarding the unsatisfactory animal and will determine whether or not the animal will be deemed unsatisfactory. The Stock Contractor will be notified of the competition status of the animal within 7 days of the submission of the information to be reviewed. If the elimination of an animal from competition results in a stock shortage, the Stock Contractor shall be subject to the appropriate fine. Unsatisfactory animal(s) may be reinstated with approval by the Event Representative upon an application for reinstatement. If an animal has been declared unsatisfactory for an event, that animal may not be used for another event without the approval of the Event Representative. (Stock Contractor Executive Council submitted 4/18) Amended & Approved R7.9.1 Riding Event Stock For purposes of the Rule 7.9, “unsatisfactory” shall be defined for riding event stock as recurring instances (more than twice) where the animal: is dangerous in the chute, runs off, fights the chute, flips, falls, stumbles consistently, runs into fences, stops, is a head slinging bull or has a bucking pattern that makes the animal extremely dangerous to contestants or the pickup men. Riding event stock shall also be considered unsatisfactory when the animal’s use consistently (more than three consecutive times) results in a reride for a contestant or where its removal is necessary for animal welfare reasons. (Stock Contractor Executive Council submitted 4/18) Tabled R7.9.1 Definition of Unsatisfactory Riding Event Stock. In regard to R7.9, “Unsatisfactory” shall be defined for riding event stock as recurring instances (more than twice) where the animal is: dangerous in the chute, runs off, fights the chute, flips, falls, stumbles consistently, runs into fences, stops, is a head slinging bull or has a bucking pattern that makes the animal extremely dangerous to contestants or the pickup men. Riding event stock shall also be considered unsatisfactory when the animal’s performance results in a re-ride due to inferior performance more than two consecutive times or where the animal’s removal is necessary for animal welfare reasons. Unsatisfactory animals may be reinstated with the approval of the Event Representative upon application for reinstatement. Amended & Approved Tabled Change R7.9.3 Definition of Unsatisfactory in Timed Events. A Timed Event Representative in consultation with the Stock Contractor may declare a timed event animal(s), or herd of animals unsatisfactory if the animal (1) is considered by the for competition. A comprehensive documented report, outlining the specific reason(s) why the animal(s) or herd is unsatisfactory for competition, video(s) of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), date and rodeo of the unsatisfactory occurrence, the contestant(s) that was affected by the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), must be submitted to the PRCAAdministration within 7 days of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s) for review. The review of all relevant information pertaining to the unsatisfactory animal(s) or herd and the final ruling, within 7 days of submitted information, on the future competitive status on such animal(s) or herd will be facilitated and ruled upon by an independent person(s) appointed by the PRCA administration. An unsatisfactory animal(s) or herd may be determined but limited to, by the Timed Event Representative, in consultation with the Stock Contractor, to be (1) unhealthy or not suitable for competition, (2) has in the past caused safety concerns for a contestant or his horse, (3) would cause an uneven competition, if used, (4) has in the past demonstrated a disposition to act in a manner which may cause Bylaws or Rules violations or humane problems if used in a timed event, or (5) does not comply with one or more provisions of the PRCA Bylaws or Official Rodeo Rules or if such animal’s use would result in a violation of one or more Bylaws or Official Rodeo Rules. At a given rodeo, The declaration of an animal as being unsatisfactory must be done prior to the establishment of the herd for that given rodeo. Should an entire herd be declared unsatisfactory in accordance with guidelines established above, the Stock Contractor would be allowed ten (10) twenty-one (21) days from date of notification to replace that entire Herd with acceptable cattle. (Stock Contractor Executive Council submitted 4/18) Tabled R7.9.3 Definition of Unsatisfactory Timed Event Animals. Unsatisfactory animals may be defined as (1) unhealthy or not suitable for competition, (2) has in the past caused safety concerns for a contestant or his horse, (3) would cause an uneven competition if used, (4) has in the past demonstrated a disposition to act in a manner which may cause Bylaw or Rule violations or humane problems if used in a timed event, or (5) does not comply with one or more provisions of the PRCA Bylaws or Official Rodeo Rules or if such animal’s use would result in a violation of one or more Bylaws or Official Rodeo Rules. The declaration of an animal as being unsatisfactory must be done prior to the establishment of the herd for that given rodeo. Should an entire herd be declared unsatisfactory in accordance with guidelines established above, the Stock Contractor would be allowed 14 days from the date of notification to replace that entire herd with acceptable cattle. Amended & Approved Change R3.1.5 Tie-down Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Team Roping Draw If One Animal for Every Entry. At rodeos where there is one animal for every entry, the Event Representative shall establish the Herd and shall also designate those animals which shall be deemed Extras, but not part of the original Herd. Once the Herd is established, one animal will be drawn

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