

If a rerun is awarded, the drawn calf will be returned to theĬhute for the rerun. The contestant can declare by pulling up and not competing on the calf. If a foul is incurred by either a 'Bad Gate' or by the neck rope, the contestant must declare and the judge will decide if a rerun will be awarded. The line judge will evaluate the opening of the chute in conjunction with the contestant's nod. If the barrier fails to work, it will be at the discrepancy of the line judge to award a penalty. The line judge will be in charge of judging the barrier and judging the nod. If a calf leaves the boundaries of the arena, the time will be stopped at the time of departure (if no time is recorded we will use the statutory time of 2 seconds), the calf will be returned to the chute, and then the run will be completed lap and tap with the time starting when the calf breaks the plane of the chute to the completion of the run. If a calf is injured prior to competition, or deemed uncompetable by the judge or producer, a rerun on the extra If a calf fails to reach the score line, the calf will be rerun and all penalties incurred on the run will remain on the contestant's time.

If the slack is intentionally taken out by the contestant, a no time will be awarded. If slack is taken out of the rope by either the calf or the horse, time will be stopped and started over once slack is returned to the rope. Ride forward putting slack in the rope for 6 seconds. The ropers) Once the contestant has mounted after completion of the run, he must (This time limit is set to protect the livestock, not to penalize There is a 30 second time limit, with the exception of the #15, 13 and #12 which haveĪ 60 second time limit. *** (Added at beginning of 2020-2021 Roping Season) A Roper must call for his calfįrom the corner of the box, even in a Lap-n-Tap situation. ***In all of our Ropings, we will be adding a new Rule to Level the playing Field concerning the manner in which we call for our cattle. The judge will not only ask the contestant if assistance is necessary, but also at any point when the judge deems necessary, he may call in outside assistance for the safety of both the contestant and the livestock. Any outside assistance will be a disqualification. In the case of accident prevention or animal safety, a contestant may remove or cut his rope and his time will be awarded. If the calf is let out accidentally for any reason that calf will be brought back for that roper. In the chute that calf belongs to that roper. All will result in a disqualification.Ĭattle will be chute ran in all UCR numbered ropings and breakaway. He may not work his horse by waving his arms or making noises Throwing his hands in the air, he may no longer assist the run by touching his pigging string nor his rope. If the tie comes loose or 3 legs do not remain crossed before the judge rules aĬomplete run, a no time will be awarded. A tie is considered legal when at least 3 legs are crossed, there is a wrap around no less than 3 legs and a Half Hitch or Hooey. Has 'Hands On' the calf before the calf falls. A calf is considered thrown by hand if the roper Throwing the calf by hand consists of the calf standing upright on at least 3 legs or the calf can be helped up and must have no less than 3 legs dangling straight down given the opportunity to stand. A no time will be issued if the calf gains his freedom at any point during the contest. The calf must remain in control of the roper and cannot be chased down. Once the roper has made contact with the calf and the rope is also in contact with the calf, this rule has been satisfied. Rope must be in contact with the calf when the contestant touches him. The horse and contestant must start behind a mechanical/electronic barrier Competitor must rope the calf, dismount, throw the calf by hand, and cross and tie 3 legs.
