Ontario High School Association

THE TOUGHEST SPORT IN HIGH SCHOOL! National High School Rodeo

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The National High School Rodeo Association is an international, non- profit organization dedicated to the development of sportsmanship, horsemanship and the sport of rodeo. Created by Texas educator and rodeo contestant Claude Mullins, The NHSRA held its first finals in Hallettsville, Texas, Aug. 25-27, 1940. The NHSRA membership consists of over 12,500 members from 39 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia.

The National High School Rodeo Association is governed by National Directors (one representative from each state / provincial association). These volunteer board members are dedicated to the success of the NHSRA and the youth of North America. They also take the responsibility for planning of the National High School Finals Rodeo each year.

Ontario High School Rodeo Association

The OHSRA is proud to be a part of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) and is governed by an elected volunteer board of directors at the adult level and an elected executive at the student level. The OHSRA stresses the importance of education and sportsmanship by teaching life skills such as leadership, responsibility, dedication, and commitment. As support and continuing education is high priority to the High School Rodeo Association, we offer scholarships to successful applicants and encourage our youth to strive for excellence both in and out of the rodeo arena. OHSRA members compete at provincial levels for local recognition and the top 4 contestants in each event qualify for the National High School Finals Rodeo held annually in July. Over 1,500 contestants from each of the more that 40 states/province associations compete for national titles, awards and scholarships. Girls Rodeo Events

There are eight events the girls can compete in for high school rodeo. They are:

Barrel Racing - The contestant is allowed a running start; times begin as soon as the horse's nose reaches the starting line and is stopped when the horse's nose crosses the finish line. The contestant must run three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, starting at either side. A five-second penalty for each barrel knocked down will be assessed. No two girls may ride the same horse.

Breakaway Roping - The rope is tied to the saddle horn with string. The rider, starting when the barrier drops, rides after the calf, throwing the loop over its head. As the rider stops her horse, the running calf breaks the string and the rope falls free from the saddle horn. A white flag must be attached to the rope at the saddle horn so the judge can tell when the rope breaks free. Time is called when the judge drops his flag. A ten-second penalty for a broken barrier will be assessed.

Goat Tying - The goat is tied to a stake with a rope ten feet in length. The starting line will be 100 feet from the stake. The contestant must be mounted and ride from the starting line to the goat, dismount, throw the goat by hand and tie any three legs together with a pigging string. Time is called when the contestant stands back with hands raised. The judge waits six seconds to determine that the goat is securely tied.

Pole Bending - The pattern is to be run around six poles positioned in a straight line. Each pole is to be twenty-one feet apart and the first pole is to be twenty-one feet from the starting line. Starting either to the right or left of the first pole, the rider runs the course pattern. A five-second penalty for each pole knocked over will be assessed. No two girls may ride the same horse.

Team Roping - Teams may be composed of two boys, two girls or a boy and a girl. In dally , ropes are loose from the saddle horns, and after making the catch, the ropers must take a wrap around the horn. Time is taken when both ropes are tight and both horses are facing the steer. There are strict rules defining a fair head catch. The rope must be around both horns, the neck, and half a head. There is a five-second penalty for catching only one hind foot. There is a ten-second penalty for breaking the barrier.

Cutting - The horse must be ridden with a bridle. The time allotted to each horse to work is 2 1/2 minutes. A judge marks from 60 to 80 points. A horse will be given credit for his ability to enter a herd of cattle and bring one out with very little disturbance to the herd or the one brought out.

Queen Contest - The OHSRA queen is selected based on her judged performance in these eight categories: Modeling, personality, appearance, personal interview, prepared speech, impromptu speech, written test, and horsemanship. Girls who have just completed their senior year in high school are not eligible.

Working Cow Horse – this is still be worked on implementation – future information pending Boys Rodeo Events

There are eight events the boys can compete in. They are:

Steer Wrestling - The mounted steer wrestler is placed in a box behind a barrier; his hazer is in a box on the opposite side of the steer. The steer is given a head start. He starts to leave the saddle as his horse reaches the steer's tail. The hazer is allowed only to keep the steer running in a straight line. As the steer wrestler drops over the steer, the horse carries him up to the steer's head. He scoops the right horn in the crook of his right arm, and grasps the left horn in his left hand, wrestling the steer to the ground. When all four legs of the steer are facing out, time stops.

Tie Down - The gives the calf a head start from the box. Once he catches the calf, the cowboy must dismount, do down the rope, thrown the calf by hand, and cross and tie any three legs. If the calf is down when the roper reaches it, he must allow the calf to get up and then throw it. If the roper's hand is on the calf when the calf falls, the calf is considered thrown by hand. The tie must hold for six seconds after the roper calls for time, and slacks the rope. There will be a ten-second penalty for breaking the barrier.

Saddle - The classic event of rodeo. The rider's spurring action must be exquisitely timed tot he horse's rhythm. The riding rein and hand must be on the same side. Like in the , the rider must have out over the break of the shoulders and touching the horse when the horse's front feet hit the ground first jump out of the chute. Broncs are scored for high kicking action, power - how hard they buck. Horses will be ridden for eight seconds. The rider will be disqualified for being bucked off, losing a stirrup, or touching the horse.

Bull Riding - Riding is to be done with one hand and a loose rope with a bell attached. The bull is to be ridden for eight seconds. The rider will be disqualified for being bucked off or touching the animal with the free hand. A resined soft leather glove is worn on the hand the rider used to grasp the bull rope. His dull roweled spurs, helmet, and flap jacket complete his equipment list. The judges score the bull 1 to 25 points on how hard he bucks and kicks, whether he spins, and if he twists and changes direction.

Bareback Riding - To score well in this event, the rider must maintain balance, rhythm and control while at the same time spurring vertically above his head and horizontally away from the horse. Broncs are scored for high kicking action and power - how hard they buck. Each judge will mark one side, using a span of 1 to 25 points each for the horse and rider. The horses will be ridden for eight seconds. The rider must mark the horse out and cannot touch the horse with the free hand.

Cutting - The horse must be ridden with a bridle. The time allotted to each horse to work is 2 1/2 minutes. A judge marks from 60 to 80 points. A horse will be given credit for his ability to enter a herd of cattle and bring one out with very little disturbance to the herd or the one brought out.

Team Roping - Teams may be composed of two boys, two girls or a boy and a girl. In dally team roping, ropes are loose from the saddle horns, and after making the catch, the ropers must take a wrap around the horn. Time is taken when both ropes are tight and both horses are facing the steer. There are strict rules defining a fair head catch. The rope must be around both horns, the neck, and half a head. There is a five-second penalty for catching only one hind foot. There is a ten-second penalty for breaking the barrier.

Working Cow Horse – this is still be worked on implementation – future information pending Junior High Division

In the 2004-2005 year NHSRA added a junior Division for the students in Grades 6-8. These students compete in the following events in order to qualify to the Junior High Finals Rodeo held annually in June. The Boy events are , Boys , Boys Goat Tying, Jr. , Jr. Bronc Riding and Ribbon Roping. The Girls events are , Pole Bending, Girls Goat Tying, Girls Breakaway Roping, and Ribbon Roping. Thank you for your interest in promoting and sponsoring the Ontario High School Rodeo Association. We offer you several different sponsorship packages to suit your individual needs. Sponsorship dollars are used towards: Scholarship funds, trophy saddles, buckles and awards, clinics and rodeo’s.

Gold Buckle Sponsorship Package Name will appear in all literature and website *Logo will appear on Promotional Banner that will be displayed at every event* Sponsorship of Trophy Buckle&/or Saddle & Scholarship Award Recognition on our website and all printed material 2 Promotional announcements per event $1000.00 + *(you must provide us with the artwork to get a banner made)*

10 Gallon Hat Sponsorship Package Name will appear on all literature & website Sponsorship of Trophy Buckle & Scholarship Award Recognition on our website and all printed material 2 Promotional announcements per event $500.00 +

Ropes & Riggins Buckle Sponsorship Package Sponsorship of Trophy Buckle & Scholarship Award Recognition on our website and printed rodeo material 1 Promotional announcement at every event $250.00+

Boot & Spurs Sponsorship Package Sponsorship of Trophy Buckle Recognition on our website and printed rodeo material $125.00+

Tailor a sponsorship package We can tailor a package that is suitable for you and your company $any dollar amount would be greatly appreciated.

Please return with your cheque payable to OHSRA to either the student member who asked for your support or to: OHSRA, 23319 Springfield Rd., Appin, Ontario N0L 1A0

Ontario High School Rodeo Association YES! I WOULD LIKE TO BE A SPONSOR!

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__ 10 Gallon Hat Sponsorship Package

__ Ropes & Riggins Buckle Sponsorship Package

__ Boot & Spurs Sponsorship Package

__ My Own Tailored Package

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Forms and cheques may be mailed to: OHSRA, 23319 Springfield Rd., Appin, Ont N0L1A0

Contact Us

Visit Us Online @ www.ohsra.ca and on Facebook @ Ontario High School Rodeo Association Adult Executive

National Director - Terry Cronin 519-801-5070 [email protected]

President - Joanne McEachern 519-928-9828 [email protected]

Vice President - BJ Prince 705-641-8617

Secretary – Vicki Pilkington 519-476-5786 [email protected]

Treasurer – Shelby McEachern [email protected]

Director - Scott Gray 519-855-4584 [email protected]

Director - Art Bos 519-526-7411 [email protected]

Director – Janet Ebert 716-998-0509 [email protected]

Director – Melissa Koser 570-204-5281 [email protected]

Director - Donna McIntosh 519-229-8210 [email protected]

Director - Jackie Thomas 519-943-2761 [email protected]

Director - Tyson Schieckoff 519-625-8355 [email protected]

Director – Wendy DeGroot 519-703-2141 [email protected]

Point Secretary – Chastity Bos 519-526-7411 [email protected] Student Board of Directors

President- Lexi McLeish [email protected]

Vice President- Kaitlin Bos [email protected]

Secretary- Logan Donaldson [email protected]