Welcome To The Rodeo!

1. All contestants must wear full western attire beginning 30 minutes prior to a rodeo until the end of each rodeo when inside the designated area, which is the walled/paneled area surrounding the competition rodeo arenas.  Adult workers must be in full western attire when inside the designated area/arena floor.  

2. of stock anywhere on the grounds will result in automatic disqualification from that rodeo and any additional rodeos determined by the Board of Directors.

3. All contestants must wear their back number while the rodeo is going on.  

4. Contestants are responsible for themselves and their guests’ actions. Unfavorable actions from your guest(s) can result in your disqualification from that rodeo and any additional rodeos determined by the Board of Directors.

5. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or any tobacco product by any contestant at any time is prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification from that rodeo and any additional rodeos determined by the Board of Directors.

6. Roping rules are 1 loop may be utilized in all breakaway roping, tie down roping, and senior ribbon roping.  2 loops are allowed in junior ribbon roping and all team roping.  Roping rules can be changed as determined by the Board of Directors.  Any changes will be posted prior to the rodeo start.

7. Only one jump will be permitted in steer wrestling.

8. No riding bareback or double while rodeo is going on.

9. All posted rules at the Rankin County Multipurpose Facility must be followed.

10. Each contestant is required to participate in at least fifteen (15) MSLBRA rodeos per event to qualify for year-end awards! The NLBRA point system will be used for association points.

11. Contestants/Parents can not arrive at the Rankin County Multi-Purpose Facility before 3PM on Friday afternoon. Please do not stop, park, or unload your trailer in the fire lane next to the stall barn! The Sheriff Department will be patrolling and issuing tickets. For those using generators, early arrivals should park near the rear of Lot B. 

12. No tie-outs allowed. If you tie your horse out overnight, you will be charged $50 per horse. This is a facility rule.

13. Every family membership is required to work a minimum number of rodeos to be determined when all memberships are accounted for. Work numbers for the 2024-2025 season have been set at 14 events per family membership. Work schedule sign-up and requirements will be available at the office. The contestants name will be provided on the Judges sheets. Arena Judges will be responsible for checking workers in. If member fails to work assigned event posted, the Judge will mark it on the Judge’s sheet and the member will owe a $100 fine, they will not earn their state points for that rodeo, and they cannot enter another MSLBRA rodeo until fine is paid. If member does not work ALL required number of events, member will be fined $1,000 and will not qualify for year-end awards until paid. If you are working inside the arena, you MUST be in western attire. 

14. All jackpot payout checks will be mailed to the contestant the week after each scheduled rodeo.  No cash prizes will be given to contestants during a rodeo. Checks not valid after 30 Days.

15. The stock draw will be held by 9 pm the night before the scheduled rodeo, or as soon as stock numbers are provided to the judge and secretary.  Stock draw will be posted at the bottom of the stairs of the announcer’s stand at least 1 hour before the rodeo begins.

16. Every contestant is responsible for obtaining a minimum $100 sponsorship. Families with more than two contestants are responsible for a minimum of $200 in sponsorships.

17. National Membership is required before entering a sanctioned Little Britches rodeo in order to receive national points toward qualifying for the National Finals. Additionally, MSLBRA Membership is required to earn MSLBRA points to be eligible for year-end awards.  Membership applications must be submitted and paid online before entering rodeo in order to receive that rodeo’s points. 

18. A rookie is a contestant competing in the first year in that age group. If you are a rookie contestant in your age group, notify the secretary of your rookie status.

19. Late entries will be accepted after the rodeo entry deadline (Monday) and will close at 9pm on the Friday one week before the rodeo weekend (the same week as the online entries close.)  There is a $30 late  fee per rodeo, per contestant and late entries must be sent via text to the secretary, Kat Breedlove at 601-507-7246.

20. Draw Out Procedure:  Contestants may draw out without cause prior to 9pm on the Friday one week before the rodeo weekend. If you need to draw out after that time, a doctor or vet  excuse is required to be given to the secretary. Convenience/Office fees are non-refundable. Stock fees are non-refundable after noon on the Friday of the rodeo weekend.

MSLBRA Ground Rules