PRCA Business Journal - Jan. 24, 2020

exhibited at the show. Horses originating from Texas OR out of state must have 1) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) current, issued within thirty (30) days OR a valid equine interstate passport or equine identification card, current, issued within six (6) months, 2) Negative equine infectious anemia (EIA) test (also known as “Coggins Test”) within twelve (12) months. In- state origin equine: foals, less than eight months of age, nursing a negative dam are exempt from testing. Test document must be in hand or test results and related information must be shown on the certificate of veterinary inspection. If using an equine passport or equine identification card, the negative EIA test must be within 6 (six) months. Contestants must abide by Rodeo Austin regulations for entry and exit with animals. Individuals who violate animal entry policies will be subject to immediate ejection from the premises. STALLS - No stall reservations. A limited number of stalls are available on a first come, first served basis. Contestants must check in and complete Stall Form with Stall Manager before stalling horses. TE - If a timed event animal escapes (or a re-run is due for any other reason), the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the herd. TD, SW - R7.8.6 may be waived. TR - Only two loops allowed. BR - No day money. TE - No stock charge. RE - Riding event stock will be drawn at two separate times. The first six performances will be drawn at least 72 hours prior to the 1st perf., and the last six performances will be drawn at least 72 hours prior to the 7th perf. QUALIFICATIONS: ALL EVENTS - 96 minimum entries (or teams). No compensation. No slack. The first go-round (Qualifying round) will consist of the first 12 performances (8 contestants per performance per event). The top 16 contestants (or teams) based on highest scores or fastest times will advance to the Playoff round, which consists of the 13th and the 14th performances on March 26 and 27 (8 contestants or teams per performance). If there are not 16 qualified rides in the riding events or qualified times in the timed events, a random draw will determine which contestants will advance to the Playoff round. In the case that there are ties resulting in more than 16 contestants to advance to the Playoff round, a random draw by the judges will determine which contestants advance. The draw order for each performance will be: highest ranked will draw first, lowest will draw last. In all events, the 16 contestants who qualify for the Playoff round will be placed in compliance to R2.6(pertaining to progressive go-rounds). Contestants who qualify for the Playoff round will be allowed to trade with the other contestants through the rodeo secretary until 30 minutes after the completion of the 12th performance. The top 8 contestants or teams based on highest scores or fastest times in the Playoff round will advance to the Finals on Saturday, March 28. If there are not 8 qualified rides in the riding events or qualified times in the timed events, contestants will be advanced based on highest scores or fastest times from the first go-round (Qualifying round). In the case that there is a tie resulting in more than 8 contestants, the contestant with the single highest score or fastest time from the Qualifying round will advance. If still tied, a random draw by the judges will determine who will advance. In the case that there are no qualified rides or times in an event in the Finals, the event winner (for bonuses and prizes) will be determined by the highest combined score from the two previous go-rounds in the

- 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: 6% of the total purse is to be deducted prior to the pay-off and sent in with the results. ALL PERCENTAGES WILL BE DIVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULEBOOK. NOTE: In order for money won in Xtreme Bulls competition (including Division 2 qualifying events) to count for the 2020 National Finals Rodeo or the 2020 Rookie of the Year Standings, during the 2020 season, a contestant must have entered and competed at a minimum of forty (40) PRCA rodeos. Money won will count for PRCA World Standings and Xtreme Bulls Standings. It will not count for All Around, circuit standings or towards a circuit rodeo count. EF’s : $100 IF 1/ $150 IF 2 plus $35 Central Entry Office/Supplemental Insurance Fee STK. CONT.: VARIOUS EOO: 11:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 28 EC: 11:00 AM MT MARCH 2 2020 PRORODEO TOUR AUSTIN TX MARCH 14-28 RODEO AUSTIN ARENA: Travis County Expo Center ADDRESS: 7311 Decker Lane PERFS: 15 Perfs: March 14- 7:00 PM; March 15- 3:00 PM; March 16- 7:00 PM; March 17- 7:00 PM; March 18- 7:00 PM; March 19- 7:00 PM; March 20- 7:00 PM; March 21- 7:00 PM; March 22- 3:00 PM; March 23- 7:00 PM; March 24- 7:00 PM; March 25- 7:00 PM; March 26- 7:00 PM; March 27- 7:00 PM; March 28- 7:00 PM FINALS: March 28- 7:00 PM BB SB BR TD SW TR EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $47500 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$300; SB-$300; BR- $300; TD-$300; SW-$300; TR-$300 PERMITS: BB SB BR GROUND RULES: ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” rule will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Mon., March 9 between 9 AM and 12 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., March 6, at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. ALL EVENTS - There will be an extended grace period for the contestants who are entered and meet qualifications to change preferences Wed., Feb. 19 between 8:30 AM-12 PM. ALL CONTESTANTS - Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. Contestants must enter facilities via Gate 2 off of Decker Lane. Parking available on a first come, first served basis in Lot C and/or D. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must sign release of liability with the rodeo secretary before competing in the rodeo. Contestants must wear back numbers while in the arena. ALL CONTESTANTS WITH HORSES - Contestants with animals must check in at the Gate 2 entrance to the Fairgrounds and present the following to be admitted entrance. The following guidelines are established in compliance with the Texas Animal Health Commission Regulations governing admission of livestock into fairs and exhibitions and additional rules imposed by Rodeo Austin to ensure the health and well-being of animals

riding events or the fastest combined time from the two previous go-rounds in the timed events. ALL EVENTS - If a contestant who qualifies for the Playoff round or finals notifies a turn-out, doctor’s release or visible injury release through ProCom, the contestant with the next highest ranking in the advancement procedure may be placed in that available position. (Non-notified turn-outs and visible injury releases after the turn-out deadline will not be replaced). If the next highest ranked contestant is not available to accept the position, the next highest ranked contestant may be contacted and placed in that position. This procedure will be followed until all positions are filled. In the riding events, if an animal has already been drawn for a contestant who turned- out, the replacement contestant will be drawn an animal from a pool consisting of all animals that have been turned-out (includes DR’s and VIR’s), and the first available designated re-ride for the performance. PAY-OFF: There will be no pay-off for the “average”. Money won at Austin will not count towards Texas Circuit Standings. If there are less than 96 entries in an event or if there are any increase or decrease in the amount of money in the pay-off due to D.R.’s that are not replaced (which would decrease the amount of entry fee money) or a replacement for a notified turn-out (which would increase the amount of entry fee money). The adjustment will be made in the first go-round pay-off, and the pay-off for the Playoff round and the Finals will remain as listed. Pay-out per event (gross/net minus 6%). PAY-OFF: QUALIFYING ROUND PAY-OUT per event - 1st 19% $5,947/$5,590; 2nd 17% $5,321/$5,002; 3rd 15% $4,695/$4,413; 4th 13% $4,069/$3,825; 5th 11% $3,443/$3,236; 6th 9% $2,817/$2,648; 7th 7% $2,191/$2,060; 8th 5% $1,565/$1,471; 9th 3% $939/$883; 10th 1% $313/$294; TOTALS: $31,300/$29,422. PLAYOFF ROUND PAY-OUT per event - 1st 30% $6,000/$5,640; 2nd 25% $5,000/$4,700; 3rd 19% $3,800/ $3,572; 4th 13% $2,600/$2,444; 5th 8% $1,600/$1,504; 6th 5% $1,000/ $940; TOTALS: $20,000/$18,800. FINAL ROUND PAY-OUT per event - 1st 40% $10,000/$9,400; 2nd 30% $7,500/$7,050; 3rd 20% $5,000/$4,700; 4th 10% $2,500 /$2,350; TOTALS: $25,000/$23,500. STK. CONT.: BEUTLER & SON RODEO RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO XTREME BULLS ARENA: Payne Auto Group Rodeo Arena ADDRESS: 1000 North Texas Ave PERFS: 1 Perf: March 18- 7:30 PM EVENTS: BR @ $10000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$100 IF 1/$150 IF 2 PERMITS: BR GROUND RULES: Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Thurs., Mar. 12 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. May be two go-rounds back to back, same performance depending on the number of entries. If two go-rounds, the number of contestants EOO: 10:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 13 EC: 10:00 AM MT FEBRUARY 18 DIVISION 2 EVENT MERCEDES TX NPP MARCH 18

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