PRCA Flashcards
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How many circuits in PRCA?
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12 in US, 13 total
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What is the classic event of rodeo?
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Saddle Bronc
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What rough stock event does not have a mark out rule?
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Bull Riding
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What is a flagman?
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A judge that signals the start, and finish of timed events.
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What is a flank strap?
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A strap that is used in rough stock to make the horse buck.
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What is a stock contractor?
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Someone who raises and provide stock for the rodeo.
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What does a pick up man do?
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Picks up rough stick riders, clear the arena of stock.
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What is added money?
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Money added to the entry fees to make up the total prize money.
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Where is the headquarters for PRCA?
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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What are the qualifications for the all-around title?
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The cowboy that wins the most money in at least two events.
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What PRCA circuit is Texas in?
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Texas Circuit - 9
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When was the first in NFR?
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1959
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When were the circuits started?
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1975
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What is a PRCA permit?
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Cowboys nest, obtain a permit card and earn at least $1000 before they can become a member.
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CEO of PRCA?
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Tom Glause
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Who is the WPRA President?
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Heidi Uecker-Schmidt…newly elected in March 2025
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What is the Linderman Award?
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Created in 1966. Presented each year to the leading cowboy with at least $1,000 in THREE events.
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What is the circuit finals called now?
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The NFR Open
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What is the RAM Top Gun Award?
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It is given to the contestant that wins the most at the NFR.
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What is the qualification for Resistol Rookie of the Year?
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Must be their 1st year to compete.
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How many contestants qualify for NFR in each event?
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15
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How long does the calf have to stay tied in tie down roping?
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6 seconds
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Where was the 1st NFR held and when?
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Dallas in 1959
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3 ways to get a no score in Bronc riding?
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Not riding for eight seconds, not marking out the horse, or touching the horse with your free hand
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What is the NFR open?
NFR open used to be the Ram circuit finals - it’s finals for all 12 circuits
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Where was it? NFR held before Las Vegas?
Oklahoma City
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Name another time that NFR has been held in Texas?
It was held in Arlington, Texas during Covid 2020
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2024 Miss Rodeo Texas
Ashlyn Williams
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2024 Miss Rodeo Texas Teen
Katelyn Collins
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2024 Miss Rodeo Texas Princess
Ryleigh Rodrigues
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Penalty for a crossfire?
NO TIME
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2024 PRCA Bareback Champion?
Dean Thompson
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2024 PRCA Steer Wrestling Champion
JD Struxness
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Where is the 2025 Miss Rodeo America from?
South Dakota
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Who is the youngest million dollar cowboy in the PRCA?
Stetson Wright
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How many contestants qualify in each event for the Wrangler National Finals?
15
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A calf must stay tied………….
6 seconds
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What is another event for the steer roping event?
Steer Tripping
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Which roughstock event does not have a mark out rule?
Bull riding
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What is the penalty for breaking a barrier?
10 seconds
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What is another name for the barrel pattern?
Cloverleaf
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What is the statue of Casey Stubbs riding tue bronc, Necktie, in front of the pro rodeo hall of fame called?
The Champ
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According to the PRCA and NHSRA rules a bulls horns must be tipped to the size of a ………………….
Half dollar
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What color flag is used if the rider does not mark out?
Yellow
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What color of flag is used if the rider gets a re-ride?
Orange
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What do the bareback riders use to hold on when riding?
A riggin
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What is a barrier?
In roping it what gives the calf, the Headstart. 10 second penalty for breaking.
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2024 PRCA Saddle Bronc Champion?
Ryder Wright
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2024 PRCA Tie-down Champion?
Riley Webb
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2024 PRCA All-Around Champion?
Shad Mayfield
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2024 PRCA Bull Riding Champion
Josh Frost
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2024 WPRA Barrel Racing Champion?
Kassie Mowrey
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2024 WPRA Breakaway Champion?
Kelsey Domer
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2024 PRCA Steer Roping Champion
Cole Patterson
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2024 PRCA Heeler Champion?
Wesley Thorp
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2024 PRCA Header Champion?
Tyler Wade
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Where is the National Finals Steer Roping held?
Mulvane, Kansas
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How many all around titles has Stetson Wright won?
Five
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2024 RAM Top Gun Award
Cassie Mowery
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2023 Linderman Award Winner
Josh Frost
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Who is Miss Rodeo America?
Cali Depure
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Where is the Miss rodeo America pageant held?
The Southpoint hotel in Casino in Las Vegas
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What is the official podcast of pro- rodeo?
The Chute Bosses
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2023 Barrel Horse of the Year
Poprocks owned by Taycie Matthews
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2023 Breakawy Horse of the Year
Onna owned by Shelby Boisjoli
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What are the three legal head catches?
Full head, half head around the neck
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What is the Justin Rodeo Sports Medicine team?
A group of doctors and other medical professionals that provide medical coverage to PRCA athletes.
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What are the other names the PRCA has been known as?
Cowboy turtles association, rodeo Cowboys Association, professional rodeo Cowboys
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What is the weight range on breakaway calves?
200-400 lbs.
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Who is the TITLE sponsor for the national finals rodeo?
Wrangler
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Who is the presenting sponsor for the national finals rodeo?
Teton Ridge
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How many rounds in the national finals rodeo?
10 rounds
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How many contestants in each event at the national finals rodeo?
Fifteen
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What are the Cinch playoffs?
Started in 2022 in Payallup, Washington
Top 23 in each event, plus each winner of the NFR open
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Name 3 sponsors of the Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant?
Wrangler, Pepsi, Justin Boots
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2023 Bull of the Year
Bayou Bengal
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2023 Bareback Horse of the year
Night crawler
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2023 saddle bronc of the year?
Xplosive Skies
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Who is the youngest million dollar cowboy in the PRCA?
Stetson Wright
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What is another name for the steer roping event?
Steer tripping
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Which events use a barrier?
Team roping, tie, down, roping, steer wrestling
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A calf must stay tied………..?
Six seconds
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What is not a legal headcount in the team roping?
Figure 8
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Where is the rodeo that is known as “the daddy of em all”
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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What is the rodeo where the arena is called the green mile?
Pendleton, Oregon
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What rough stock event does not have a mark out rule?
Bull riding
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What is the penalty for breaking the barrier?
10 seconds
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What is another name for the barrel pattern?
Cloverleaf
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What is a barrier?
It is a rope that goes across the shoot and around the calf neck. It is what allows the calf to get a Headstart.
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According to the PRCA Bulls horns must be tipped to the size of……..?
A half dollar
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A ………….. is the Halfhitch not a tiedown roper uses when tying the calf legs.
Hooey
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Bareback riders hold onto?
A riggin
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What are three ways a bareback rider or bronc rider can be disqualified?
Touching the horse with free hand, not riding for eight seconds, not marking out
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What is the average winner in rodeo?
The average winner is the person with the best times and or scores in all rounds. When there is more than one round.
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Name two ways a rodeo contestant can acquire 15 seconds in penalties?
Knocking over three barrels, and team roping, breaking the barrier and catching 1 foot
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How many PCA circuits are there?
13
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Where is the Wrangler national finals?
The Thomas and Mack Center on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada
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What is PROCOM?
The software/portal PCA members used to enter.
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What is a sunfisher?
Bucking horse that gets all 4 feet in the air at the same time and then twists.
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What is a pantyhose in team roping? 
When the healer catches both legs and the rope goes deep around the stairs waist
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What does the bell on the bull rope do?
It adds weight to the rope, which allows it to fall off the bull after the rider has a dismounted. It also makes a sound.
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When did the NFR move to Las Vegas?
1985
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What does AQHA stand for?
American quarter horse Association
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Where is the AQHA headquarters?
Amarillo, Texas
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What is the official paper publication of the PRCA?
Pro Rodeo Sports News
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What is the official website of the PRCA?
prorodeo.com
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What does PRCA stand for?
Professional rodeo Cowboys Association
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What does WPRA stand for?
Women’s professional rodeo Association
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What was the WPRA called before?
GRA, girls rodeo association
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What does the WNFR stand for?
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
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Where is the WPRA headquarters located?
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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When is Cowboy Christmas?
1. The week surrounding the 4th of July where cowboys can win a lot of money
2. Shopping experience in Las Vegas convention center during the NFR in December
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How do you catch in steer roping?
One legal catch - slick horns
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When was the WPRA formed? Originally the GRA.
1948
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What is a “cowboy speeding ticket”?
Breaking the barrier
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2024 PRCA announcer of the year
Anthony Lucia
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2024 PRCA stock contractor of the year
Frontier rodeo
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2024 bareback horse of the year
Night Crawler
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2024 saddle bronc horse of the year
All or nothin
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When did the WPRA change from the GRA?
1981
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What is a free roll?
In bareback and saddle, bronc riding where the judge waves the markout role and the cowboy gets a score.
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How many loops are allowed in the tie down roping?
Two
