The following rule changes have been approved effective February 11, 2026:

BARREL RACING

Add to end of Rule 10: For designated slacks, the stock contractor must drag before the barrel race if total number of slack entries before barrel race are more than what would be in the performance, i.e. there are 25 breakaway and 30 team ropers. Or stock contractor can move barrels to first in designated slacks as long as this is posted ahead of time.

RODEOS

Rule 14 change: Slack must be run in same order as performance unless stock contractor submits different slack order to be advertised in rodeo listing. Stock contractor will be fined $250 for infraction of this rule.

Revised rule will read: Slack must be run in same order as performance unless stock contractor posts a slack running order with the ground rules before the start of first performance. Stock contractor will be fined $250 for infraction of this rule.

DRESS CODE

Rule 1 change: Members will be presentable in western attire when competing in approved rodeos. Appropriate long sleeve shirts (sleeves rolled down and tails tucked in) and western hats must be worn in the arena, the back of the bucking chutes and on rodeo grounds within 50 feet of arena by all contestants or anyone in the arena one hour prior to and during a performance and slack. No tennis shoes are allowed during these times in these places.

Revised rule will read: Members must be in presentable western attire when competing in approved rodeos. Appropriate long sleeve collared, western shirts (sleeves rolled down and tails tucked in) and western hats must be worn in the arena, the back of the bucking chutes and on rodeo grounds within 50 feet of arena by all contestants or anyone in the arena one hour prior to and during a performance and slack. No tennis shoes or hoodies while competing or in the arena during a performance. In all events, a sweater or jacket may be worn over proper western attire.

RODEO ENTRY – GENERAL GUIDELINES

Add Rule 15: Cowgirl Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping are female only events. A contestant is eligible for participation as determined at time of birth and gender must be verifiable by contestant’s birth certificate upon request from the association.

RODEO ENTRY – EVENT LIMITS & POSITIONS

Rule 5 change: Stock Contractors have the option to request that the current Top 12 contestants in each event be moved from slack to the performance for rodeos with $1,500 or more added money.

Revised rule will read: Stock Contractors have the option to request that cardholders fill the performance in each event with $1,500 or more added money. Permits can be taken but must be moved to slack if there are enough card holding contestants to fill the performance. Trades will only be allowed between cardholders if this rule is enacted.
 

The Wrangler Rough Stock Novice Division is a new program that has been added for the 2025 SRA rodeo season.  Stock Contractors will have the option to add this division at SRA first-sanctioned rodeos.  A buckle will be awarded to the winner of each event in the division at year end.

NOVICE ROUGH STOCK EVENTS (Optional Event)
1.    All money won in novice events will count towards SRA event, rookie, and all-around standings for SRA members.
2.    Contestants may only enter the novice or the open of one event. They cannot enter both.
3.    Novice riders will be evaluated on a bi-year basis by the event director and SRA board members.
4.    Stock contractors will be required to add a minimum of $100. Entry fees will be $25.
5.    Novice contestants will purchase the same SRA membership card as contestants in the mandatory sanctioned events.
6.    Event cancellations will follow SRA guidelines of combined entries between novice and open.
7.    Stock contractors can limit the number of novice contestants per performance if listed on entry info.