PRCA Business Journal - Sept. 1, 2023

Bareback rider Tim O’Connell, a three-time PRCA World Champion, hams it up after his ride at the Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo. The Playoff Series Rodeo concluded Aug. 19. – Thomas Duncan photo

The following pages serve as the official record of business for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Important notices, announcements and contact numbers are featured in this section. PRCA BUSINESS SECTION

To e-mail a PRCA employee, use the first letter of their first name and their last name followed by @prorodeo. com. example: jdoe@prorodeo.com Call the Department Direct........(719) 593.8840 Office Hours..................8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (MT) Administration..........................(719) 548.4870 Approvals.................................(719) 548.4880 Circuits.....................................(719) 548.4820 CEO..........................................(719) 528.4774 Judges......................................(719) 548.4807 Media.......................................(719) 548.4840 Member Services.....................(719) 528.4747 PRCA Properties.......................(719) 548.4860 PSN Subscriptions...................(800) 763.3648 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shelly Kennedy.........................(719) 528.4774 MEMBER SERVICES Member services......................(719) 528.4747 (accounts receivable, points, membership) Breanna Simmons, Angie Carrasquillo, Mary Alexander, Paula Rhodes, Sarah Grant and Kristen Karr Doctor Release Fax...................(719) 548.4868 or memberrecords@prorodeo.com CIRCUITS Therese Cobb...........................(719) 528-4705 JUDGING Rick Smith................................(719) 528-4735 Julia Bews ................................(719) 528-4703 Administration and Circuit Coordinator Aimee Rutan, Member Services Manager Megan Barton, Rodeo Administrative Assistant II Chris Horton, Committee Liasion Daidra Sims, Manager of Rodeo Approvals Michaela Garcia, PROCOM Manager Miriaham Contreras, Member Retention & Growth Coordinator Scott Dorenkamp, Livestock Program and Government Relations Manager Penny Gingerich, Administrative Support Specialist PRCA JUDGING Rick Smith, Supervisor of Pro Officials Julia Bews, Judging Administrative Assistant II JCCF – 719.528.4791 Julie Jutten PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION 101 Pro Rodeo Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 PRCA HEADQUARTERS – 719.593.8840 PRCA Fax – 719.548.4876 Accounts Receivable/Member Services – 719.528.4747 Doctor’s release fax – 719.548.4868 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – 719.528.4774 Tom Glause, Chief Executive Officer Shelly Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the CEO RODEO ADMINISTRATION – 719.548.4870 Steve Knowles, Director of Rodeo Administration Sarah Gibson, Executive Assistant Rodeo Administration Therese Cobb, Assistant Director of Rodeo

COMMUNICATIONS & PSN Becky Hillier..............................(719) 528-4746 Stephen Olver...........................(719) 528-4779 Tracy Renck .............................(719) 528-4758 Tanner Barth ............................(719) 528-4794 PROCOM PROCOM Entries....................... (800) 234.7722 PROCOM LOCAL LINE ..............(719) 548.4800 Michaela Garcia.........................(719) 528-4743 Sydni Villa ...............................(719) 528-4780 Caitlyn Rudolph.........................(719) 528-4752 Keyers: Sadie Leyva, Sophie Nagel, Courtney Rezzonico, Kirsten Phytila, Alyese Rodriguez, Kristi Wagner and Claire Baker PRCA PROPERTIES Steve Rempelos .......................(719) 528-4792 Paige Galyan ............................(719) 528-4704 Kim Krueger ........................... (719) 528-4791 Amy Fast..................................(719) 528-4721 Nicole Garside ..........................(719) 528-4725 RODEO ADMINISTRATION Steve Knowles .........................(719) 528-4787 Therese Cobb ..........................(719) 528-4705 Aimee Rutan ............................(719) 528-4730 Scott Dorenkamp .....................(719) 528-4782 Sarah Gibson ...........................(719) 528-4753 Megan Barton ..........................(719) 528-4768 RODEO APPROVALS Chris Horton.............................(719) 528-4783 Daidra Sims..............................(719) 528-4717 Kyrsten Ehrenfelt .................... (719) 528-4716 HOW TO CONTACT THE PRCA Melodie Spah, IT Delivery Manager Mario Ortivez, System, Infrastructure and Network Manager Beverly Brooks, Senior Programmer Analyst Jack Carroll, Director of Information Systems Matthew Jenkins, Sr. Programmer Kevin Ward, Sr. Program Analyst Ryan Owen, Sr. Program Support Analyst Angie Maidt, Jr. Programmer C.J. Mitchell, Business Analyst Paige Rueth, Business Analyst Samhyr-Oliver Jean, Business Analyst PRCA MEDIA – 719.548.4840 SUBSCRIPTIONS – 800.763.3648 Becky Hillier, Director of Communications & Media Stephen Olver, PRCA Art Director Tracy Renck, PSN Editor Tanner Barth, PRCA Media Coordinator & Journalist Carley Betzer, Photo Coordinator Lisa Cush, Publications Coordinator Jessica Butterly, Social Media Manager Gertz Rigaud, Graphic Design and Content Creator Matthew Castaneda, Media Department Assistant INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES – 719.548.4888 Gordon Knopps, Chief Technology Officer

REMINDER A reminder to PRCA Members and other persons who call the PRCA National Office: In order to en hance the quality of service provided by the PRCA National Office staff and to ensure the accuracy of matters communicated between PRCA staff and PRCA Members and other persons calling the PRCA National Office, the PRCA (and PRCA Prop erties) may record telephone conversations which come into, originate from or involve someone in the PRCA National Office. PRCA HOLIDAY CLOSURES PROCOM will be open for turn outs, doctor releases, etc. only. Labor Day - September 4 Thanksgiving Day - November 23 Day After Thanksgiving - November 24 Christmas Eve - December 22 (observed) Christmas Day - December 25 New Year’s Eve - December 29 (observed) New Year’s Day - January 1 Mark Chiasson, Service Desk Technician Jenna Chadwick, Content Specialist I BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – 719.528.4718 Pam McManus, Chief Financial Officer Kelly Hipolito, Human Resources Manager Gina Wiseman, Controller Samantha McKee, Senior Staff Accountant Marcus Ornelas II, Senior Staff Accountant Valerie Green, Accounts Receivable/Payroll Sandra Rodriguez, Accounts Payable Tyler Eveleth, Facilities Manager PRCA PROPERTIES – 719.548.4860 Steve Rempelos, Chief Marketing Officer Paige Galyan, VP of Business Development Dawson Moody, Sponsorship Fulfillment Coordinator Nicole Garside, Licensing & Merchandise Director Darla Lindt, Business Development Manager Maddie Weber, Manager of TV Programming Amy Fast, Digital Marketing Manager Kim Krueger, Executive Assistant to the CMO HALL OF FAME – 719.528.4764 Kent Sturman, Director of ProRodeo Hall of Fame Megan Winterfeldt, Exhibit/Collections Coordinator Ashley Affleck-Johnson, Supervisor of Marketing, Events and Membership

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PRCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTESTANT DIRECTORS Jacobs Crawley (chairman) ................... 254.592.1469 Troy Pruitt ..............................................308.672.1788 Chet Johnson........................................ 307.259.9888 Matt Reeves .......................................... 254.644.6796 CONTRACT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR Josh Edwards (vice chairman).............. 972.571.5583 RODEO COMMITTEE DIRECTORS Cory Wall .............................................. 719.349.0033 Larry McConnell ................................... 580.821.2203 STOCK CONTRACTOR DIRECTORS Stace Smith........................................... 903.675.9295 Keith Marrington .................................. 403.585.4047 Caleb Bennett (BB) CC .......................... 435.452.1347 Bradley Harter (SB) CC ...........................817.308.1708 Cody Rostockyj (BR) CC ...................... 254.855.7504 Shane Hanchey (TD) CC ...................... 337.764.3506 Matt Reeves (SW) CC .............................. 254.644.6796 Kaleb Driggers (TR) CC ........................ 254.977.3263 J.P. Wickett (SR) CC ............................. 918.817.2945 CONTRACT PERSONNEL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Josh Edwards ....................................... 972.571.5583 (Spec. Acts, laborers, photographers) Cindy Rosser ........................................ 530.755.8748 (At Large) Sunni Deb Backstrom ........................... 303.717.0407 (Sec./Timers) Jesse Knudson (Chairman) .................. 920.250.0663 (Announcers/Music Director) Robert Blu Jeanes ................................ 713.301.9122 (Clowns/Bullfighters) RODEO COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Steve Gander, (10K-under) ................... 319.400.1064 Dave Marshall, (10K-20K) .................... 303.883.6294 Bryant Nelson CC , (20K-50K).................208.539.6218 James Miller, (50K+) ............................ 423.506.1879 David Petty, (At Large) ..........................918.798.3201 GENERAL MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE TO COMPETITION COMMITTEE John Franzen CC .................................... 307.689.2879 STOCK CONTRACTOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Steve Sutton CC .................................... 605.381.0270 Jerry Dorenkamp .................................. 520.975.6788 David Morehead ................................... 563.249.5319 Wade Sankey ........................................ 307.899.4285 TJ Korkow ............................................ 605.222.6929 CC - Notes Competition Committee Member NCFR RODEO COMMITTEE Shawn Mills – TE .................................. 970.518.2856 Casey Colletti – RE ............................... 719.252.0471 Dustin Murray – SCR ............................ 405.323.3976 Robert Blu Jeanes – CPR ..................... 830.709.5566 Therese Cobb ...................................... 719.528.4705 EXECUTIVE COUNCILS CONTESTANT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

CIRCUIT SYSTEM CONTACTS COLUMBIA RIVER PRORODEO CIRCUIT Brad Goodrich ..................................... 541.980.8488 goodropes@yahoo.com CALIFORNIA PRORODEO CIRCUIT Johnny Zamrzla .....................................661.449.8498 johnnyz@cafinalsrodeo.com WILDERNESS PRORODEO CIRCUIT Ryan Shaw ........................................... 801.648.5679 ryaneshaw@mac.com MONTANA PRORODEO CIRCUIT Dave Wagner ........................................ 406.252.3312 dave@connollysaddlery.com MOUNTAIN STATES PRORODEO CIRCUIT Guy Warpness ...................................... 307.760.8777 gwarp59@gmail.com TURQUOISE PRORODEO CIRCUIT Tony Zembik ......................................... 928.710.4550 turquoisecircuitprorodeo.com BADLANDS PRORODEO CIRCUIT Tom Richter .......................................... 605.692.7539 trichter@swiftelcenter.com PRAIRIE PRORODEO CIRCUIT Julie Graber .......................................... 620.664.6093 jagscox@cox.net TEXAS PRORODEO CIRCUIT MIkey Jo Duggan .................................. 806.674.2116 texascircuit@yahoo.com GREAT LAKES PRORODEO CIRCUIT Wayne Knutson .................................... 660.261.4337 cjknutson@cvalley.net SOUTHEASTERN PRORODEO CIRCUIT Ralph Roller .......................................... 352.238.3090 rollerr@bellsouth.net FIRST FRONTIER PRORODEO CIRCUIT Kevin Clanton ....................................... 856.469.9111 nodntry@live.com

2023 REQUIRED PARTICIPATION CIRCUIT

NO. OF RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT RODEOS

BADLANDS STANDARD

28

12

15

STEER ROPING

4

2

4

CALIFORNIA STANDARD **COLUMBIA RIVER 50% STANDARD STEER ROPING FIRST FRONTIER STANDARD

37

15

15

42

15

21

9

4

9

52

15

21

GREAT LAKES STANDARD

51

15

21

**MONTANA 50% STANDARD STEER ROPING MOUNTAIN STATES STANDARD STEER ROPING

39

15

20

4

2

4

45

15

18

6

3

6

PRAIRIE STANDARD

52 15

15

21 15

STEER ROPING

6

**SOUTHEASTERN 50% STANDARD

64

15

32

TEXAS STANDARD

68 30

15 12

28 15

STEER ROPING

TURQUOISE STANDARD STEER ROPING

21

9 2

15

5

5

**WILDERNESS 50% STANDARD 41

15

21

WILDERNESS STANDARD

15

19

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DEADLINE FOR CONTRACT PERSONNEL DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS If you are insured as of Friday, September 1, 2023, for 2023 and/ or 2024, your contact info will appear in the 2023-2024 Contract Personnel Directory. According to PRCA Member Records data on September 1, 2023, your current name, mailing address and phone number will be listed. If you would like to use different information (such as adding a cell number or an email address or website), please email Lisa Cush at lcush@prorodeo.com or call 719-528 4724 before September 1. Last year’s updates will not be automati cally transferred. You must contact us before September 1 to make changes or additions.

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PINE CITY, MINN.: SEPT. 1-3 Pine City Championship Rodeo will be hosting a hospitality room on the rodeo grounds for all contestants and one companion before the rodeo each day. Event winners will receive handcrafted Maynard trophy buckles. All participating Rough Stock contestants receive a $50 gasoline gift card. In addition, each night we will draw a bonus bull, saddle and bareback bronc if the cowboy has a qualified ride on the bonus bull or bronc they will receive a $500 cash bonus. For more information, please call Rachel Heidelberger at 612-328-1838 or Dale Heidelberger at 320-469-0760.

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: SEPT 21-24 The Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo is moving outdoors this year to a brand new venue! Trophy belt buckles and engraved rifles to event winners. Special section of Steer Roping in all three performances. Contestant caps and hospitality available for all slacks/performances. Secretary office located behind the chutes in big metal building.

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ENTRY CLOSINGS This is a courtesy and is unofficial. Please check long listings for official closing dates and times.

EC ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 PASADENA, TX: 10:30 AM MADISON, IN: 11:00 AM WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE, NJ: 11:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 BUNNELL, FL: 10:00 AM ROSENBERG, TX: 10:30 AM CUMBERLAND, ME: 11:00 AM DUNCAN, OK: 11:00 AM EC ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 HEMPSTEAD, TX: 9:30 AM BUNNELL, FL: 10:00 AM BOWIE, TX: 10:30 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 PASADENA, TX: 9:30 AM BUFFALO, TX: 10:00 AM LEVANT, ME: 11:30 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 AMARILLO, TX: 11:00 AM EDMONTON, CN: 2:00 PM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 NEW BRAUNFELS, TX: 10:30 AM ARTESIA, NM: 11:00 AM STEPHENVILLE, TX: 11:00 AM EC ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 LAS CRUCES, NM: 10:00 AM SEMINOLE, TX: 10:30 AM ARTESIA, NM: 11:00 AM EC ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 EDNA, TX: 10:00 AM EDNA, TX: 10:00 AM ARTESIA, NM: 11:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 AMARILLO, TX: 10:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 NEW TOWN, ND: 11:00 AM

MONA, UT: 10:30 AM SEARCY, AR: 11:00 AM WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE, NJ: 11:00 AM TORRINGTON, WY: 11:30 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE, NJ: 11:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 PENDLETON, OR: 10:00 AM SPRINGHILL, LA: 10:00 AM FORREST CITY, AR: 10:30 AM POWAY, CA: 11:00 AM EC ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 HOT SPRINGS, AR: 10:00 AM STEPHENVILLE, TX: 10:00 AM LATON, CA: 11:00 AM EC ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 GREAT FALLS, MT: 10:00 AM FORT SMITH, AR: 11:00 AM PENDLETON, OR: 11:30 AM

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EC ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 BONIFAY, FL: 10:00 AM LOS LUNAS, NM: 11:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 WACO, TX: 11:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 LAS CRUCES, NM: 10:00 AM WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE, NJ: 11:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 WACO, TX: 11:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 BELLVILLE, TX: 10:00 AM REDMOND, OR: 11:00 AM

EC ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 WACO, TX: 10:00 AM CUMBERLAND, ME: 11:00 AM SIOUX FALLS, SD: 12:00 PM

12:00 noon on Wed., Aug. 30,2023. NOTE - For additional ground rules see “Xbulls with a finals” in Rodeo Entry Information section of the business journal. EF’s $250 plus $35 Central Entry Office/ Supplemental Insurance Fee ($285 Total). STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: FETTIG PRORODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 21 EC: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 22

XTREME BULLS ELLENSBURG WA NPP SEPTEMBER 2 ELLENSBURG RODEO XTREME BULLS ARENA: Ellensburg Rodeo Arena ADDRESS: 1010 E. 8th Street

LAKE LUZERNE NY NPP SEPTEMBER 2 PAINTED PONY CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO ARENA: Painted Pony ADDRESS: 703 Howe Rd PERFS: 1 Perf: September 2-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $500 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 Wed., Aug. 30 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Aug. 30 at 4 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. TR - Scoreline may be 3’ less than the length of the box with event representative’s approval. STK. CONT.: PAINTED PONY CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

EOO: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 28 EC: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 29

PERFS: 1 Perf: September 2-8:00 PM FINALS: September 2-8:00 PM BR EVENTS: BR @ $112500 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$250 PERMITS: BR

KILLDEER ND NPP SEPTEMBER 2 WILD RIDES RODEO KILLDEER

GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30 hour and walk-up replacement” policies will be in effect. The check-in deadline for this event will be one hour prior to the performance. The alternate list for this event will be based on 2023 Xbulls standings as of Aug. 28, 2023. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Wed., Aug. 30 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. One go-round with top 12 finals (will not exceed 12). If there are not 12 qualified rides, all remaining positions will be filled by random draw. If the 12th contestant is tied going into the final round, the tie will be broken by the back judge. If he cannot break the tie, all tied contestants will draw chips to see who advances to finals. QUALIFICATIONS: - 100% 2023 X-bulls standings as of Aug. 28, 2023. No exemptions. If a contestant is placed in a position at another PRCA rodeo or event that conflicts (same day as) with the Ellensburg XBulls event, he can be drawn out of the conflicting rodeo as long as he notifies PROCOM by

ARENA: Killdeer Saddle Club Arena ADDRESS: 311 Hwy 22 By-Pass PERFS: 1 Perf: September 2-6:00 PM SLACK: September 2-10:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $2100 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH MONTANA CIRCUIT . ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page 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 Tue., Aug. 29 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Mon., Aug. 28 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. BB, SB, BR - 30 minimum entries. No

EOO: 10:30 AM MDT AUGUST 28 EC: 10:30 AM MDT AUGUST 29

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SOCORRO NM NPP SEPTEMBER 2

ADDRESS: 715 S Railroad St. PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 2-7:30 PM; September 3-2:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $5000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: TR-$225 IF 1/$350 IF 2 PERMITS: BB SB BR; CIR - TR; CIR MAX - TD SW GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH WILDERNESS CIRCUIT . ALL EVENTS - The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. ALL EVENTS - The “walk-up 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 Tues., Aug.29 between 9 AM and 11:30 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Mon., Aug. 28 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 30 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: SANKEY PRORODEO & PHENOM GENETICS HENRYETTA OK SEPTEMBER 2-3 JIM SHOULDERS LIVING LEGENDS PRORODEO ARENA: Jim Shoulders Living Legends ADDRESS: Nichols Park PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 2-8:00 PM; September 3-8:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1500; SR @ $2500 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR SR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH TEXAS , AND SOUTHEASTERN CIRCUITS . Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gate access. 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 Tues., Aug. 29 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Mon., Aug. 28 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM . SR - Three go-rounds. All run in slack on Sun., Sept. 3 at 9 AM. Only the first 3 animals in each go-round will be required to run in order. Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. The misdraw procedure will not be used. Stock charge $60 per go-round. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 30 minimum EOO: 10:30 AM MDT AUGUST 14 EC: 10:30 AM MDT AUGUST 15

SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$90; SB-$90; BR-$90; TD-$150; SW-$125; TR-$150 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH COLUMBIA RIVER CIRCUIT . ALL CONTESTANTS - May also enter online at www.rodeocanada.com between Aug. 15 at 8 AM and Aug. 16 at 2 PM.

SOCORRO COUNTY FAIR & PRCA RODEO ARENA: City of Socorro Rodeo & Sports Complex ADDRESS: 1 Rodeo Road PERFS: 1 Perf: September 2-7:00 PM SLACK: September 2-9:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1000 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH TEXAS CIRCUIT . 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 - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Tues., Aug. 29 between 9 AM and 2 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information Section of the Business Journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Tues., Aug. 29 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. BB, SB - May be combined or may have two sections if needed. BR - May be two sections. RE – Back-to-back, same performance if two go rounds B10.2.7. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 15 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: JK RODEO WOODSTOWN PILESGROVE NJ NPP SEPTEMBER 2 COWTOWN RODEO ARENA: Cowtown Rodeo Arena ADDRESS: 780 Rt 40 PERFS: 1 Perf: September 2-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1000 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 Tues., Aug. 29 between 9 AM and 3 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Tues., Aug. 29 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire 30 minutes after entries close. ALL CONTESTANTS - All entry fees must be paid EOO: 12:00 PM MDT AUGUST 24 EC: 12:00 PM MDT AUGUST 25

STK. CONT.: MACZA PRORODEO EOO: 8:00 AM MDT AUGUST 16 EC: 2:00 PM MDT AUGUST 16

EVANSTON WY SEPTEMBER 2-4 EVANSTON COWBOY DAYS

ARENA: Uinta County Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 122 Bear River Drive PERFS: 3 Perfs: September 2-7:00 PM; September 3-7:00 PM; September 4-2:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $6000; TR-HD TR HL @ $3000 PERMITS: BB SB BR; CIR - TR; CIR MAX - TD SW GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH WILDERNESS CIRCUIT . 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 - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Tue., Aug. 29 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Mon., Aug. 28 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. QUALIFICATIONS: BB & SB - 36 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 45 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. DAZEY ND NPP SEPTEMBER 3 DAZEY SODBUSTERS STAMPEDE ARENA: Sodbuster Saloon ADDRESS: 11970 14th St SE PERFS: 1 Perf: September 3-5:00 PM SLACK: September 3-1:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $2000; TD SW TR-HD TR HL @ $1000 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 - The “walk-up 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 Wed., Aug. 30 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Tue., Aug. 29 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 20 minimum STK. CONT.: SUMMIT PRORODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 11 EC: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 14

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online or through the PRCA Office. BB, SB, BR - 36 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack.

entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: HAMPTON PRORODEO EOO: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 22 EC: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 23

BR - In the Bull Riding, the prize money will be “carried over” to the following rodeo in the series if there are no qualified rides (R5.5.3.1).

STK. CONT.: COWTOWN RODEO EOO: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 25 EC: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 28

MERRITT BC CN SEPTEMBER 2-3 NICOLA VALLEY PRORODEO

DILLON MT SEPTEMBER 2-3

ARENA: Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds ADDRESS: 499 Lindley Cr. Rd. PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 2-1:00 PM; September 3-1:00 PM SLACK: September 2-9:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $5000

entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: BAILEY PRORODEO EOO: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 24 EC: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 25

DILLON JAYCEES PRCA RODEO - MONTANA’S BIGGEST WEEKEND

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OKEECHOBEE FL NPP SEPTEMBER 3 PETE CLEMONS MEMORIAL LABOR DAY RODEO

EOO: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 7 EC: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 9

EOO: 10:30 AM MDT AUGUST 23 EC: 10:30 AM MDT AUGUST 25

WHITE SULPHUR SPRING MT SEPTEMBER 3-4 MEAGHER COUNTY LABOR DAY RODEO ARENA: Meagher Rodeo Park ADDRESS: 410 East Crawford PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 3-5:00 PM; September 4-2:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $11800; TD SW TR-HD TR HL @ $6000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$125 IF 1/$200 IF 2; SB-$100 IF 1/$200 IF 2; BR-$100 + $100 DM IF 1/$200 IF 2; TR-$225 IF 1/$350 IF 2 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR 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 page 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 Wed., Aug. 30 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Tue., Aug. 29 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 R10.2.7. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. QUALIFICATIONS: BB & SB - 30 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 30 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: J BAR J ARENA: E. Idaho State Fair ADDRESS: 97 Park Street PERFS: 3 Perfs: September 4-7:30 PM; September 5-7:30 PM; September 6-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $2500 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH MOUNTAIN STATES CIRCUIT . 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 Thurs., Aug. 31 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information Section of the Business Journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Aug. 30 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 36 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 45 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: POWDER RIVER RODEO EOO: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 8 EC: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 10 BLACKFOOT ID SEPTEMBER 4-6 GEM STATE CLASSIC PRORODEO

FORT MADISON IA NPP SEPTEMBER 6 RAM - JIM BAIER CHUTE OUT RODEO ARENA: CE Eddie Richards ADDRESS: 2103 303rd Avenue PERFS: 1 Perf: September 6-7:00 PM FINALS: September 6-7:00 PM BB SB BR TD SW TR EVENTS: BB SB BR @ $10000; TD SW TR-HD TR HL @ $5000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$100; SB-$100; BR- $100; TD-$150; SW-$100; TR-$225 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: 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 Fri., Sept. 1 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information Section of the Business Journal. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR , TD, SW, TR - 10 entries accepted. 50% top money. 50% top circuit. No exemptions. FORMAT - One go-round with a top 2 Shoot Out round during the same performance. If ties result in more than 2 to advance, a random draw by the judges will determine which of the tied contestants will advance (will not exceed 2). PAYOFF - 6% will be held out of the total amount to be retained for the PRCA prior to the payout. $1000 will be out of the total amount to be paid out for each event for the top 2 Shoot Out Round. The Shoot Out will pay $1000 for first place (per man in the TR). If there are no qualified times or scores in the Shoot Out Round, both contestants (or teams) will be paid $500 (per man in the TR) and all money paid out for the Shoot Out Round will count towards PRCA World Standings. The payoff for the long go-round will be in accordance with the PRCA Rule Book. There will be no average pay-off. NOTE - Money won at this event will not count towards Circuit Standings. STK. CONT.: CERVI CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO LEWISTON ROUNDUP DIVISION 2 QUALIFYING EVENT XTREME BULLS ARENA: Lewiston Roundup Grounds ADDRESS: 2100 Tammany Creek Rd PERFS: 1 Perf: September 6-6:59 PM EVENTS: BR @ $20000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$100 IF 1/$150 IF 2 PERMITS: BR GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30 hour and walk-up replacement” policies will be in effect. The check-in deadline for this event will be one hour prior to the performance. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Thurs., Aug. 31 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. EOO: 12:00 PM MDT AUGUST 16 EC: 12:30 PM MDT AUGUST 17 DIVISION 2 EVENT LEWISTON ID NPP SEPTEMBER 6

ARENA: Okeechobee Cattlemans Arena ADDRESS: 1885 US Hwy 441 North 1800 PERFS: 1 Perf: September 3-7:00 PM SLACK: September 3-9:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1000; BR @ $1620 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR 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 page 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 Wed., Aug. 30 between 9 AM and 2 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Aug. 30 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both parties involved have confirmed through PROCOM. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 15 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - The total amount in the payoff includes the committee purse of $1,000 (for 2023) plus $620 carried over from 2022 due to no qualified rides in the Bull Riding event at the 2022 rodeo in Okeechobee on Sept. 4, 2022 per R5.5.3.1. STK. CONT.: BIG WATER PRORODEO, LLC SUB. CONT.: FIVE STAR RODEO SILVER SPURS CLUB EOO: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 24 EC: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 25 LAKEVIEW OR SEPTEMBER 3-4 LAKE COUNTY ROUND-UP ARENA: Lake County Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 1900 North 4th St. PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 3-1:00 PM; September 4-1:00 PM SLACK: September 3-8:00 AM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $10000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$125 IF 1/$200 IF 2; SB-$100 IF 1/$200 IF 2; BR-$100 + $100 DM IF 1/$200 IF 2; TD-$250 IF 1/$400 IF 2; SW-$125 IF 1/$275 IF 2; TR-$250 IF 1/$350 IF 2 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR 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 Wed., Aug. 30 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information Section of the Business Journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Tues., Aug. 29 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. QUALIFICATIONS: BB & SB - 30 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 40 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: FOUR STAR RODEO

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COMPETITION FORMAT - 50 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 entries accepted during the re-entry period will not exceed one half the original limit. QUALIFICATIONS: - 70% top money - 30% top circuit. No exemptions. ATTENTION: The first-place winner of this event will automatically be accepted as an entry at the X-Bulls Finale in Pendleton on Sept. 11th and 12th. If ties result in more than one to advance, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 X-Bulls Standings will advance to the Finale. Only the first-place winner at this event will reserve a position at the X-Bulls Finale in Pendleton. If the first-place winner is already qualified or chooses not to accept advancement to the X-Bulls Finale due to injury or any other reason, the next highest ranked contestant in the 2023 X-Bulls Standings who enters the Finale will be accepted for that position. A contestant will not be accepted as an entry at an X-Bulls event if he is already placed in a position at another PRCA rodeo or event on the same day as the X-Bulls event. NOTE: For additional ground rules see “Xbulls with no finals” ground rules in Rodeo Entry Information section of the business journal. EF’s : $100 If 1/$150 If 2 EF plus $35 Central Entry Office/ Supplemental Insurance Fee. STK. CONT.: VARIOUS EOO: 12:00 PM MDT AUGUST 21 EC: 12:00 PM MDT AUGUST 22 COLFAX WA SEPTEMBER 7-8 PALOUSE EMPIRE RODEO ARENA: Palouse Empire Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 322 Fairgrounds Rd. PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 7-7:00 PM; September 8-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $1500; TR-HD TR HL @ $750 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH MONTANA AND MAPLE LEAF CIRCUITS. Only actual contestant and one companion allowed gates 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 Thurs., Aug. 31 between 9 AM and 2 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information Section of the Business Journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thur., Aug. 31 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 B10.2.7. STK. CONT.: ACES WILD PRORODEO

EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW @ $11000; TR-HD TR HL @ $5500 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$125 IF 1/$200 IF 2; SB-$100 IF 1/$200 IF 2; BR-$100 + $100 DM IF 1/$200 IF 2; TD-$250 IF 1/$400 IF 2; SW-$125 IF 1/$275 IF 2; TR-$225 IF 1/$350 IF 2 PERMITS: BB SB BR; CIR - TR; CIR MAX - TD SW 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 Thurs., Aug. 31 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Aug. 30 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. Stock will be drawn after all trades have been processed. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. RE – Back-to-back same perf if two go-rounds B10.2.7. TE - If a timed event animal escapes or a re-run is given for any other reason during a performance, the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back to the herd. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 45 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: CERVI CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO ARENA: Lewiston Roundup Grounds ADDRESS: 2100 Tammany Creek Rd PERFS: 3 Perfs: September 7-6:59 PM; September 8-6:59 PM; September 9-6:59 PM SLACK: September 5-8:59 AM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $10000; SR @ $1500 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$125 IF 1/$200 IF 2; SB-$100 IF 1/$200 IF 2; BR-$100 + $100 DM IF 1/$200 IF 2; TD-$250 IF 1/$400 IF 2; SW-$125 IF 1/$275 IF 2; TR-$250 IF 1/$350 IF 2; SR-$200 PERMITS: BB SB BR; CIR - TR; CIR MAX - TD SW SR 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 page 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 Thurs., Aug. 31 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Wed., Aug. 30 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. Stock will be drawn after all trades have been processed. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must sign a release form before competing. BB - The committee will pay entry fees for the first 10 permit BB riders that enter and compete. IN PERFORMANCES - BB & SB , 16 in each performance. BR, 20 per performance. TE, 14 in each performance. GB - Approved for first slack event in accordance with R4.9.4. TD, SW, TR - One go-round . SR - Two complete go-rounds all run during slack, Sept. 5 at 8:59 AM. Extras will be used to replace EOO: 9:30 AM MDT AUGUST 9 EC: 9:30 AM MDT AUGUST 11 LEWISTON ID SEPTEMBER 7-9 LEWISTON ROUNDUP

sick or injured animals. (The misdraw procedure will not be used). Stock charge $60 per go-round. QUALIFICATIONS: BB & SB - 48 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. BR - 60 minimum entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: SANKEY PRORODEO & PHENOM GENETICS PLAYOFF SERIES PUYALLUP WA SEPTEMBER 7-10 WASHINGTON STATE FAIR PRORODEO ARENA: Puyallup Main Grandstands ADDRESS: 110 9th Avenue SW PERFS: 5 Perfs: September 7-6:30 PM; September 8-6:30 PM; September 9-1:00 PM; September 9-6:30 PM; September 10-1:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $72000 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 cutoff date is Mon., Aug. 28. Points for all Playoff Series rodeos that end prior to Aug. 28 will be included in qualifications for Puyallup. BB, SB, BR , TD, SW, TR - 24 entries. The top 23 in each event based on 2023 Playoff Series Standings and the event winner of the NFR Open in each event who enter will be accepted as entries. If an event winner from the NFR Open does not enter or is already qualified based on Playoff Series Standings, the next highest ranked contestants from the NFR Open may be accepted (see complete ground rules for details and procedures.) The Champion header and the Champion heeler from the NFR Open will also be accepted. If the Champion header and/ or the Champion heeler do not enter or is already qualified based on Playoff Series Standings, the next highest ranked header and/or heeler from the NFR Open may be accepted (see complete ground rules for details and procedures). Complete Ground Rules for the 2023 PRCA Playoff Series Finale can be found online at www.prorodeo.org. FORMAT: ALL EVENTS - The Finale will be two go-rounds, back-to-back, performance to performance, with a top eight semi-finals followed by a top four finals. Contestants will be placed in the first four performances based on their pay-off series points standings. The following number rankings in the Playoff Series Standings will correspond with only the contestants who actually enter the Finale (for example, if the #1 ranked contestant does not enter and the #2 ranked contestant does enter, the #2 ranked contestant will assume the position as the #1 ranked contestant). If there is a tie for any of the rankings, a random draw by PROCOM will determine where each of the tied contestants will be placed. The #13 position in all events will be occupied by the qualifier from the NFR Open in Colorado Springs. The contestants placed in the first and second performances will be the contestants who correspond with the following rankings: #2, #3, #6, #7, #10, #11, #14, #15, #18, #19, #22, and #23. The contestants placed in the third and fourth performances will be the contestants who correspond with the following rankings: #1, #4, #5, #8, #9, #12, #13, #16, #17, #20, #21, and #24. The lowest ranked contestants (based on these rankings) will compete first, and the highest ranked contestants will compete last for the first go-round. The second go-round will be the reverse order of the first go-round. No trades will be allowed. In the Team Roping event, EOO: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 8 EC: 10:00 AM MDT AUGUST 10

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FORT MADISON IA SEPTEMBER 7-9 TRI-STATE RODEO

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the 24 headers who qualify must rope with the 24 heelers who qualify. The 48 contestants who constitute the 24 teams will be ranked #1 through #48 based on Playoff Series points. The team will be placed in the position that corresponds with the highest ranked partner of the team using the same placement procedure as used for the other events. The #13 position in the Team Roping event will be occupied by the qualifying team from the NFR Open (or the highest ranked partner of the qualifying team from the NFR Open if the two team partners are roping with different qualified partners at this event). If a contestant’s partner is drawn out due to qualification, that header or heeler will be randomly drawn a partner by PROCOM from among the other heelers or headers whose partners were drawn out due to qualification. ALL EVENTS – PROCOM will attempt to replace any contestant who notifies a turn-out, doctor’s release or visible injury through PROCOM prior to the turn out deadline for the first go-round of competition. The alternate list for replacements will be based on Playoff Series standings as August 28, 2023. ARENA: Apple Hill Stables ADDRESS: 19 Upper Lane PERFS: 1 Perf: September 8-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1400 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: 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 Fri., Sept. 1 between 9 AM and 2 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Fri., Sept. 1 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately once both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. STK. CONT.: ALL AMERICAN RODEO COMPANY STK. CONT.: CALGARY STAMPEDE EOO: 12:00 PM MDT AUGUST 25 EC: 12:00 PM MDT AUGUST 29 LEVANT ME NPP SEPTEMBER 8 APPLE HILL STABLES RODEO

available positions on Fri., Sept. 1 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs. Aug. 31 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM . SR - Three go’s all run in slack on Sat., Sept. 9 at 9 AM. Extras will be used to replace sick or injured animals. The misdraw procedure will not be used. Stock charge $60 per go-round. TE - If a timed event animal escapes or a rerun is awarded for any other reason, the extra will be used. Only escaped animals go back into the heard. QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB, BR - 60 minimum

entry at an X-Bulls event if he is already placed in a position at another PRCA rodeo or event on the same day as the X-Bulls event. NOTE: For additional ground rules see: “XBulls with No Finals” ground rules in Rodeo Entry Information Section of the Business Journal. EF’s : $100 If 1/ $150 If 2 plus $35 Central Entry Office/Supplemental Insurance fee ($135 total). STK. CONT.: VARIOUS

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BANNING CA SEPTEMBER 8-9 STAGECOACH DAYS

entries. No compensation. No slack. STK. CONT.: BEUTLER & SON RODEO EOO: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 10 EC: 11:00 AM MDT AUGUST 14

ARENA: AC Dysart Park ADDRESS: 2107 W Victory Ave PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 8-7:00 PM; September 9-7:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $6000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$100 + $100 DM IF 1/$135 IF 2; TR-$225 IF 1/$350 IF 2 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR 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., Sept. 1 between 9 AM and 1 PM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Aug. 31 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately after both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. TD - there will be a disqualification for a jerk down as long as all criteria are in compliance with the jerk down policy QUALIFICATIONS: BB, SB - 24 minimum entries. No slack. No compensation. BR - 30 minimum entries. No slack. No compensation. CORONATION CN SEPTEMBER 8-9 CORONATION PRORODEO ARENA: Coronation Pro Rodeo Grounds ADDRESS: W4-24-36-11 PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 8-6:00 PM; September 9-6:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1500 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BB-$50; SB-$50; BR-$50; TD-$100; SW-$75; TR-$100 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - May also enter online at www.rodeocanada.com between NORTHFIELD MN SEPTEMBER 8-9 DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES DAYS RODEO ARENA: Babcock Park ADDRESS: Hwy 3 South PERFS: 3 Perfs: September 8-8:00 PM; September 9-2:00 PM; September 9-8:00 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL @ $1400 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD SW TR GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH BADLAND GROUND RULES: CO-APPROVED WITH TURQUOISE , WILDERNESS CIRCUITS . STK. CONT.: HONEYCUTT RODEO EOO: 11:30 AM MDT AUGUST 25 EC: 11:30 AM MDT AUGUST 30 Aug. 21 at 8 AM and August 22 at 2 PM. STK. CONT.: OUTLAWBUCKERS RODEO EOO: 8:00 AM MDT AUGUST 22 EC: 2:00 PM MDT AUGUST 22

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ARENA: Tingley Coliseum ADDRESS: 300 San Pedro NE PERFS: 2 Perfs: September 8-7:00 PM; September 9-7:00 PM EVENTS: BR @ $20000 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: BR-$100 IF 1/$150 IF 2 PERMITS: BR GROUND RULES: ALL CONTESTANTS - The “30 hour replacement” and “walk-up replacement” policies will be in effect. The check-in deadline for this event will be one hour prior to the performance. ALL CONTESTANTS - Re-entries will be accepted for available positions on Fri., Sept. 1 between 9 AM and 11 AM. See Rodeo Entry Information page of the business journal. TRADE DEADLINE - Thurs., Aug. 31 at 5 PM. All confirmed trades will be final and will be processed immediately once both involved parties have confirmed through PROCOM. GRACE PERIOD - Will expire one hour after entries close. ALL CONTESTANTS - Must enter grounds through Gate 8 off of Louisiana; coming from either direction on I-40, exit south at San Mateo, turn east on Lomas, turn south on Louisiana and proceed to gate 8. COMPETITION FORMAT - 80 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 entries accepted during the re-entry period will not exceed one half the original limit. QUALIFICATIONS: 70% top money. 30% top circuit. No exemptions. A contestant will not be accepted as an entry at an X-bulls Event if he is already placed in a position at another PRCA rodeo or event on the same day as the X-bulls Event. ATTENTION: The first-place winner of this event will automatically be accepted as an entry at the X-Bulls Finale in Pendleton on Sept. 11th and 12th. If ties result in more than one to advance, the tied contestant with the highest ranking in the 2023 X-Bulls Standings will advance to the Finale. Only the first-place winner at this event will reserve a position at the X-Bulls Finale in Pendleton. If the first-place winner is already qualified or chooses not to accept advancement to the X-Bulls Finale due to injury or any other reason, the next highest ranked contestant in the 2023 X-Bulls Standings who enters the Finale will be accepted for that position. A contestant will not be accepted as an

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SEPTEMBER 8-9 & 14-16 WEST TEXAS FAIR & RODEO

ARENA: Taylor Telecom Arena ADDRESS: 1700 Hwy 36

PERFS: 5 Perfs: September 8-7:30 PM; September 9-7:30 PM; September 14-7:30 PM; September 15-7:30 PM; September 16-7:30 PM EVENTS: BB SB BR TD SW TR-HD TR-HL SR @ $8300 SPECIAL ENTRY FEES: TR-$250 IF 1/$350 IF 2; SR-$350 PERMITS: BB SB BR TD TR SR; MAX - SW GROUND RULES: The “30-hour replacement” policy will be in effect. See Rodeo Entry Information page 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

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