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6/1/10
Rule 9.3.20 Working
horse on markers is a major violation.
This rule was changed from a minor
violation to a major one with the 2010 Rule Book. You
are not to work your horse on the markers once the pattern
has been set regardless of time or if barrels are present.
5/3/10
This month I would like for everyone to
be aware of rule 10.5.4 and rule 9.2.1.1
which are associated with payment of entry fees.
10.5.4 Contestants competing at the rodeo must
pay entry fees to the rodeo secretary at the rodeo or
entry fees must be received in the WPRA office by 3:00
PM Mountain Time, Tuesday following the end of the rodeo.
9.2.1.1 The WPRA Board of Directors will deal
with minor violations. A contestant cannot be disqualified
for any minor violations ... Failure to pay entry fees
by Tuesday (3:00 PM MT) whether turned out or competed....$50.
The WPRA must cover the entry fees that were not paid
by a contestant so that checks from the secretary don't
bounce to the winners . The amount of money can average
$30,000 to $50,000 during the slow season and can double
during the busy season. This puts a huge financial obligation
on the association and it is why it is imperative for
you to get your money to the office within this time
frame.
Please keep this on the top of your list as you are
competing at the rodeos.
3/16/10
Minor Violation -- Rule
9.2.23: Unnecessary roughness of a horse during
competition or on rodeo grounds will result in a minimum
$100 fine.
Major Violation -- Rule 9.3.13:
Abuse of a horse on rodeo grounds. This accusation
must be supported in writing by at least two persons,
the complaining party and one witness. The
requirement of a witness is waived if the complaining
party is a PRCA Rodeo Judge .
For the most part, the public does
not realize our horses are not only our competitive
partners but also an extremely important part of our
personal lives. Abusing them does not make sense. Yet
there are many eyes watching us when we are at a rodeo
(when in the arena and anywhere on rodeo grounds) who
may not know the difference between a reprimand or something
far worse. Remember how you behave with your horse (anywhere
at a rodeo and on rodeo grounds ) is important, be professional
at all times. The WPRA takes unnecessary roughness and
abuse violations very seriously.
1/15/10
- Rule # 1.3.4.1.1 says- membership dues
must be received in the WPRA National Office no later
than three (3) business days prior to the entry opening
time of a given rodeo to allow time for processing.
(Indicated as “member dues date” in the official
publication).
This means- the WPRA office must
have officially received, processed and changed your
status to active a full 3 business days prior to the
entry opening date.
Tip- If you wait until the
last minute (such as the actual dues date) you run the
risk that the WPRA office did not actually receive your
application or could not process it. Plan ahead and
don't wait until the last minute.
10/27/09
- Reference Rules # 10.7.1, Release Quick
Facts- for PRCA Rodeos
A change was made to the release
rule for 2010.
This particular rule change will
go into effect as of November 1, 2009 so you have time
to be aware of it.
1. You must notify Procom no later
than three 3 hours prior to the performance in which
you are up. (If releasing out of slack, notification
must be 3 hours before the prior night's performance.
If no prior night performance, it must be before 5:00PM
MT of the prior day.)
2. You are allowed 2 releases per rodeo year. A release
may cover several rodeos and the cost is $15.00 per
rodeo.
3. When a contestant releases they are not eligible
to compete for 7 FULL days, beginning with the first
performance the release is used. You may continue to
enter events that have entry closings during this time.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to notify Procom of
the rodeos already entered in order to be released.
4. When you release out of a rodeo it is for the whole
rodeo. Example: if release is used for the first competition
scheduled for the 5th of the month, the first day you
will be eligible to compete will be the 12th of the
month.
5. If try to compete in less than 7 days, it is a major
rule violation.
6. If you use more than 2 releases in a rodeo year is
a major rule violation.
7. You must send a release statement to the WPRA Office
within 7 business days from the performance you are
releasing. If the WPRA Office does not receive your
statement in that time period, you will be assessed
a $25 fine.
8. Release statements must include name, card #, rodeo(s)
you're releasing from and their dates.
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