PRCA Business Journal - June 11, 2021

Change 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 reride 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 Rep -

resentative upon application for reinstatement. (Stock Contractor Executive Council 4/18) Amended & Approved 04/2021

Change 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 By - laws 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. (Stock Contractor Executive Council 4/18) Amended & Approved 04/2021 Change R7.14.2 Timed Event Stock. Any person not holding a PRCA Stock Contractor membership who furnishes stock at a PRCA rodeo will be subject to all PRCA rules and regulations. If a Rodeo Committee or a Stock Contractor wishes to lease timed event stock from a non-PRCAMember Stock Contractor, that non-PRCAMember Stock Contractor must be approved by the Director of Rodeo Administration, under the advisement of the Event Representative, at time of rodeo approval. That person’s stock must be approved no less than 10 days prior to the particular PRCA rodeo involved (or as soon as reasonably possible before the rodeo should it be impracticable under the circumstances to seek approval at least 10 days before the rodeo.) This Rule shall be enforced by against the appropriate Member (Stock Contractor, Rodeo Committee or Rodeo Producer). The penalty for violation of this Rule will be in accordance with the livestock shortage Rule (R7.8.4). (PRCA Staff 05/21) Change R8.7 Movement and Loading of Livestock. Except as set forth in rule 9.1.6.1 and 9.1.6.2, standard livestock prods shall be used only to move and load livestock when necessary and the animal has an open gate or area in order to move forward. If a prod is used, the animal shall be touched only on the hip, shoulder or rib area. Commonly accepted livestock moving tools such as sorting sticks and paddles are also acceptable, when used appropriately, to move and load livestock. Once livestock is loaded into the lead up alley or the chute which it will compete out of, the a small hand-held prod may only be used when needed for the safety of the livestock, contestant or personnel. All determinations of necessary use of a prod during competition will be determined by a rodeo judge. Any violation of this rule will result in an initial fine of $1,000 to the Stock Contractor/ stock contracting firm owning the animal with that fine progressively doubling for any additional offense(s). The contestant will receive an automatic option for a reride. (SC Executive Council 10/20) Approved 04/2021 New 8.7.1 Designated Personnel Only designated personnel may use the electric prod when an animal is in the bucking chute. This person or persons shall be designated to the judges prior to the rodeo performance or slack and shall be 18 years of age or older. Failure to designate a person prior to the performance will result in a fine of $100, doubling with each offense. (SC Executive Council 10/20) Approved 04/2021 New 8.7.2 Stalling Rough Stock In the rough stock events, a hand-held device may be used only on an animal that has been given the opportunity to leave the bucking chute and has stalled, or has a history of stalling and the judges have been alerted. (SC Executive Council 10/20) Approved 04/2021 New 8.7.3 Lead Up Chute Use In lead up chutes, a small hand-held device may be used on the hip, top of shoulder/withers, shoulders, or rib area. (SC Executive Council 10/20) Approved 04/2021

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