ProRodeo Sports News July 13, 2018

Contractor may declare a timed event animal(s), or herd of animals unsatisfactory if the animal (1) is considered by the for competition. A comprehensive documented report, outlining the specific reason(s) why the animal(s) or herd is unsatisfactory for competition, video(s) of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), date and rodeo of the unsatisfactory occurrence, the contestant(s) that was affected by the unsatisfactory occurrence(s), must be submitted to the PRCAAdministration within 7 days of the unsatisfactory occurrence(s) for review. The review of all relevant information pertaining to the unsatisfactory animal(s) or herd and the final ruling, within 7 days of submitted information, on the future competitive status on such animal(s) or herd will be facilitated and ruled upon by an independent person(s) appointed by the PRCA administration. An unsatisfactory animal(s) or herd may be determined but limited to, by the Timed Event Representative, in consultation with the Stock Contractor, to be (1) unhealthy or not suitable for competition, (2) has in the past caused safety concerns for a contestant or his horse, (3) would cause an uneven competition, if used, (4) has in the past demonstrated a disposition to act in a manner which may cause Bylaws or Rules violations or humane problems if used in a timed event, or (5) does not comply with one or more provisions of the PRCA Bylaws or Rules or if such animal’s use would result in a violation of one or more Bylaws or Rules. At a given rodeo, The declaration of an animal as being unsatisfactory must be done prior to the establishment of the herd for that given rodeo. Should an entire herd be declared unsatisfactory in accordance with guidelines established above, the stock provider contractor would be allowed ten (10) twenty-one (21) days from date of notification to replace that entire herd with acceptable cattle. (SC Executive Council submitted 4/18) Change R3.1.5 Tie-down Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Team Roping Draw If One Animal For Every Entry. At rodeos where there is one animal for every entry, the Event Representative shall establish the herd and shall also designate those animals which shall be deemed extras, but not part of the original herd. Once the herd is established, one animal will be drawn per each contestant in the go-round. Those animals not drawn will be considered sleepers. The sleepers will not be included in the draw for the next go-round as a replacement for an injured, sick or sulking animal. (M. Reeves submitted 4/18) Change R1.4.2 Single Event Buddy. R1.4.2.1 Same Event. Contestants wishing to buddy must have exactly the same preferences and parameters and can buddy only in the same event. Any deviation shall negate the buddy arrangement. (H. Ford submitted 6/18) Change R8.1 Livestock to Be Furnished by Stock Contractors. All livestock furnished to a PRCA-sanctioned event must be owned by a PRCA Non-Contestant Card Member Stock Contractor or First Year Stock Contractor. For purposes of this Rule R8.1, an animal shall be considered “owned” if 1) the Stock Contractor or First Year Stock Contractor owns one hundred percent (100%) fifty-one percent (51%) of the right, title and interest in that animal, and 2) the Stock Contractor or First Year Stock Contractor meets the requirements as further defined in B1.5.12.2 and B1.5.12.3.2 and 3) the animal carries a permanent, legible brand of the Stock Contractor/First Year Stock Contractor that has been registered with the PRCA. Stock Contractors or First Year Stock Contractors must designate either one (1) brand for all horses and bulls or one (1) brand for all horses and one (1) brand for all bulls. In addition, all Stock Contractors or First Year Stock Contractors must designate only one (1) brand location for all horses and only one (1) brand location for all bulls. Violation of this Rule at any PRCA Rodeo or performance, including slack, covered by sections 13 or 14 of the PRCA Bylaws, or such other championship or finals rodeo identified by the PRCA National Office (i.e. National Finals Rodeo, National Circuit Finals, Circuit Finals, etc.) shall result in a two-year suspension from the championship rodeos or finals rodeos and a fine equal to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each animal used at a championship or finals rodeo not owned by the Stock Contractor/First Year Stock Contractor. Violation of this rule at any PRCA-sanctioned event, other than a championship or finals rodeo, shall result in a fine of one thousand ($1,000) for each animal used at the PRCA-sanctioned event, performance or slack. Such fines shall be assessed unless there is a demonstrated emergency or hardship deemed acceptable by the PRCA or unless written approval has been granted by the PRCA prior to the event, performance or slack. In the event that any provision of this Section R8.1 shall conflict with one or more PRCA Bylaws or Rules, the terms of this Section R8.1 shall prevail. (H. Franzen submitted 6/18)

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