PRCA Business Journal - March 5, 2021

unsatisfactory for competition. Upon notification, either written or verbal (with verbal notification supported with documentation), the Stock Contractor or Rodeo Committee shall eliminate such animal(s) from competition draw. Continued use of said animal(s) after notification will result in a $250 fine per competition levied against the offending party. Any contestant competing in the riding events on an unsatisfactory animal used after notification shall be given the option of a reride. A comprehensive documented report, outlining the specific reason(s) why the animal(s) is unsatisfactory for competition, video(s) of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), date and rodeo of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), the contestant 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) and the final ruling, within 7 days of submitted information, on the future competitive status on such animal(s) will be facilitated and ruled upon by the Director of Rodeo Administration. If an animal is declared unsatisfactory, and such elimination causes a Stock Contractor to be short of stock, said Stock Contractor shall be subject to the appropriate fine. Unsatisfactory animal(s) may be reinstated with approval by the Event Representative of an application for reinstatement. (Stock Contractor Executive Council submitted 4/18) Tabled R7.9 Unsatisfactory Animals. An Event Representative may request that an animal or animals be deemed unsatisfactory for competition. A comprehensive documented report, outlining the specific reason(s) why the animal is unsatisfactory for competition, which may include video of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), the rodeo and date of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), and the contestant that was affected by the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), must be submitted to PRCA Rodeo 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

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