2024 Early Californios Skills of the Rancho
Rodear Roping Class
In the Rodear Roping, Participants will demonstrate their skill at operating in a rodear in a quiet and efficient manner as well as their ability to set up and execute a designated roping shot.
Judges Criteria:
As the emphasis is on the rider’s ability to manage the stock, more points are available in the stockmanship, horsemanship and teamwork than for the actual roping shot(s).
Mishandling stock or unnecessary stress to stock, will result in major deductions and could result in a disqualification.
Pros are not judged. Participants will be judged on how they listen and respond to the instructions given by the pro. The Advanced group will be judged on how they handle the stock for the Pro. No deduction of points if the Pro is unable to make the heel shot and lay the critter down within the allotted time.
Points will be given for catches, ½ point deduct for each miss by the Participant.
Time in this event is kept only for the purpose of tie breakers. Participants who exceed the maximum allowable time will be excused by the judges as we need to keep on schedule. There are no bonus points for speed, in fact speed may invoke deducts in horsemanship and stockmanship IF used incorrectly.
A Participant may rope down in this class from other classes. For instance, a person entered in Intermediate Stock Horse may enter Novice Rodear Roping if roping is not part of their typical routine.
Scoring:
Each division will have a specific number of head to rope (see below). Each head roped will be scored from 0 to 5 with 0 being no catch and 5 being the highest quality of completion. There will be ½ point deducted for each missed shot by the Partricipant (no deduct for Pro misses). There will be an additional up to + or – 10 points each available for horsemanship, stockmanship and teamwork, as well as up to + or – 10 points as Judge’s Discretionary points. There are no points for specific loops in this class, however a Judge MAY award discretionary points for more difficult shots IF they are not done at the expense of horsemanship, stockmanship or teamwork (i.e., don’t take extra time to set up a fancy loop, but take it if it’s available). If the wrong cow is roped it must be stripped before moving on to the correct cow.
Failure to complete the task of roping the designated number of head will result in disqualification. In the event there are no qualified runs, placement will be based upon the total points awarded for the work that was completed.
Youth (age 6-11)
Participant will go into the rodear accompanied by one Pro. Pro will assist with setup of shot on any head, and coach Participant through safely throwing a breakaway head shot. Two (2) loops maximum, time stops when stock has been roped or both loops have been used. 4 minutes maximum.
Junior (age 12-17) and Novice
Participant will go into the rodear accompanied by one Pro. Pro will assist with setup of shot on designated head, and coach Participant through safely throwing a breakaway head shot. Two (2) loops maximum, time stops when stock has been roped or both loops have been used. 4 minutes maximum.
Intermediate
Participant will go into the rodear accompanied by two Pros. One Pro will head the designated steer, the other Pro will assist Participant in setting up the heel shot and coaching Participant through rope handling and horse positioning to safely dally and stretch the steer so designated ground crew can set ropes. TWO HEAD class. Time stops when stock has been roped or all three loops have been used. If Participant fails to catch first steer heels with three loops, second Pro will heel and stretch the steer and Participant will have the opportunity to rope their second head in the same manner. Two head, three loops per head maximum, 7 minutes maximum.
Advanced
Participant will go into the rodear accompanied by two Pros. Participant will be required to head one steer and heel another, in whichever order they choose. One Pro will perform roping duties and the other will accompany Participant and provide help if necessary. Steer will be stretched and designated ground crew will set ropes. Time stops when stock has been roped or all three loops have been used. If Participant fails to make their first catch with three loops, they will still have the opportunity to rope their second head in the same manner. Two head, three loops maximum per head, 7 minutes maximum.