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What will be announced during the cutting event? - correct answer Contestants name and back number. What happens when a horse clears the herd with 2 or more cattle and fails to separate a single animal before quitting? - correct answer 5 points penalized. How many points will a horse be penalized for each time the back fence is used for turn back purposes? - correct answer 3 points What equipment can't be used in cutting? - correct answer Choke ropes, tie downs or wire around horses neck. Name the ways you can get a no score in the cow work of reined cow horse? - correct answer Lameness of the horse, abuse. What must a contestant do in order to compete in the reined cow horse event? - correct answer Contestants must attend a clinic. What score is considered a zero in cutting? - correct answer 60 In reined cow horse, explain boxing. - correct answer Working the cow on the end of the arena until such time as the contestant has proven the ability of the horse to hold the cow. In cutting, how many points will be charged for quitting an animal before the animal has clearly quit? - correct answer 3 points. In reined cow horse, name the five ways you can get a one point penalty? - correct answer Out of lead, jogging for more than 3 strides, scotching or anticipating stop, over or under spinning up to 1/4 turn, excessive whipping or spurring (over and under)
In reined cow horse, name the 2 ways you can get a 1/2 points penalty? (Reining) - correct answer Over or under spin 1/8 turn, jogging first 3 strides In reined cow horse, what will happen if a contestant uses a quirt or whip during their pattern? - correct answer They will be penalized 10 points by each judge. What are the livestock requirements for reined cow horse? - correct answer Same gender, similar type, conformity, and between 450-550 lbs. No horns over 2 inches. What happens hen the horse quits working before judge signals for a new cow? - correct answer zero score. In reined cow horse, name the ways you can get a 3 points penalty. (Reining) - correct answer Jogging in excess of 1/2 circle or 1/2 half length of arena, failure to complete the pattern as given, backing more than two strides when backing is not called for. Can a contestant change horses in cutting? - correct answer Yes In reined cow horse, what are the points for judging each maneuver? - correct answer -1 1/
-1/ 0 1/ 1 1 1/ In reined cow horse, what happens if a contestant falls off or horse falls? - correct answer The recieve a Zero for that part of their run How many days prior to State can the cutting finals be held? - correct answer 60 days
In reined cow horse, name 2 ways of getting a point penalty. - correct answer spurring or hitting in front of cinch at any time, blatant disobedience (kicking, biting, bucking, rearing, striking, or obviously insubordinate) In reined cow horse, name 3 ways one can get a 3 point penalty. (cow work) - correct answer exhausting or over working the cow, hanging up on the fence (refusing to turn), knocking down the cow w/o having a working advantage In cutting, what happens when a horse turns the wrong way w/ tail toward animal being worked? - correct answer Disqualified from that round. In reined cow horse, how do you get a zero score? - correct answer bloody mouth, illegal equipment, leaving the working area before pattern is complete, fall of horse or rider, judge may blow their whistle at any time to terminate work How many head of cattle will the NHSFR need for cutting? - correct answer 480 head for cutting event, 80 head for finals Name the 7 ways you can get a zero score in the cow work of reined cow horse - correct answer out of control, bloody mouth, illegal equipment, leaving working arena before the pattern or work is complete, fall of horse or rider, if rider hits or kicks the animal abusively, failure to pull up immediately after new cow was awarded In reined cow horse, how many turns does a contestant get? (co work) - correct answer Minimum of one turn in each direction, more than 2 good turns in each directions will not result in extra credit but also should not be penalized unless the cow is thereby too exhausted to circle correctly In reined cow horse, when a judge blows their whistle what does 1 whistle mean? Two whistles? - correct answer 1- terminate work 2- award new cow In reined cow horse, how do you get a 10 point penalty? - correct answer carrying a quirt or bat
In reined cow horse, name the 8 ways a contestant can get a 1 pt penalty - correct answer loss of working advantage, using the corner or the end of the arena to turn the cow, changing sides of arena to turn cow, for each length the horse runs past the cow, working out of position, slipping a rein, failure to drive cow past middle marker on the first run down the fence, excessive whipping, spurring, or hollering In cutting, what happens if horse turns and tail is facing towards the animal being worked? - correct answer disqualification If a horse has to be started again in cutting, how many points will be penalized? - correct answer 5 pts What kind of cutting judges are to be used at the NHSRA Finals? - correct answer Certified NCHA judges In reined cow horse, name the 2 ways one can get 2 point penalties. (cow work) - correct answer going around the corner of the arena before turning the cow, when working an animal in the open field and the animal gets w/ in 3 ft from the end fence before being turned IN cutting, what is the penalty if a horse is reined or visibly cued? - correct answer 1 pt Name ways you can get credit in the cow work of reined cow horse - correct answer Maintaining control of cow at all times, maintaining proper position, degree of difficulty, eye appeal, time worked in reined cow horse, what is the range for scoring for each judge? - correct answer 0-80 pts In reined cow horse,name the 6 ways you can get a 2 point penalty. (reining) - correct answer lead missed around end of arena past 2nd corner, failure to run by marker before stop is intended, freezing up in turn, breaking gate, failure to stop being executing a lope departure, stop in first one quarter of the circle after a lope departure
What is the mandatory for your first competing regional rodeos? - correct answer Final report card What must be worn one hour before performance and until after the rodeo/or after awards? - correct answer western attire What are the requirements for the western shirt? - correct answer wrist length sleeves w/ collar and cuffs How many delegates can each state send to nationals for national officer positions?
What must the contestant have with them at the disqualification meeting? - correct answer Their state & national director What does the rodeo safety committee do? - correct answer develop and promote rodeo safety What is the punishment for a contestant who violates the patch program? - correct answer 1st - an explanation of the patch program and warning 2nd - be at discretion of the state association or NHSRA board 3rd - removing patch or covering signage before being allowed to compete What is the nominations committee? - correct answer Prepare candidates for office What does the contestant entertainment do? - correct answer provide and supervise entertainment for contestants What is the public relations committee? - correct answer monitor and assist in the representation of the association in all promotional efforts. Assists w/ sponsorship for awards and scholarship What is not allowed in grand entry? - correct answer Ride double, lead another horse, swing ropes, drag ropes, throw ropes, pass the queen What national high school finals rodeo approval committee do? - correct answer prepare and provide forms for any city anticipation hosting the NFR to report facilities producing the rodeoo What are the requirements for the cowboy hat? - correct answer 2 1/2 in min brim 5 in min crown What must the new states/ provinces admission committee do? - correct answer investigate the facilities capabilities and characters of those applying and accepting or rejecting
What states were the original charter members in 1961? - correct answer arizona, arkansas, colorado, iowa, idaho, kansas, louisiana, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new mexico, north dakota, oklahoma, south dakota, texas, utah, wisconsin, and wyoming What are the regulations for signage associations that dont compete w/ NHSRA - correct answer will be allowed one anyone but only during the first two go rounds of both HS and JR HIGH lvl When do proposals for filming have to be cleared by? - correct answer 30 days prior to the first perf of specific rodeo How are poles supposed to be marked? - correct answer Colored red, white and blue (stripes). (Colors of NHSRA) What is considered a broken pattern in barrel racing? - correct answer Not running the clover leaf pattern, or horse crosses over the eye after run has been completed. What happens if barrel racers do not run in the order drawn? - correct answer My result in a no time. How far are the first two barrels from the starting line? - correct answer 60 ft. Describe penalties in the pole bending event? - correct answer Knock pole - 5 seconds. Contestants will carry with them their penalties if they get a rerun. If poles are moved, postponed or rerun for safety, it is penalty free. Name the two ways you can get a 5 second penalty in barrel racing? - correct answer 1. Tipping a barrel
In the barrels and poles is a spin or pivot allowed of a corner gate is used? - correct answer Yes, with Arena Directors approval, failure to comply will result in a no time. What is the minimum stopping footage? - correct answer 75 ft. How far apart do the barrels have to be from the fence? - correct answer 20 ft What is the time limit on goat tying? - correct answer 30 sec time limit(regionals & practice rodeo) 1 min at state 30 sec at nationals How do you get a 10 second penalty in goats? - correct answer If contestants horse crosses over the rope or goat, or horse comes in contact with goat or rope prior to the contestant signaling for a time. What are the barrels to be? - correct answer 55 U.S. gallon light steel drum with both ends in tact. How far are the first two barrels from the third? - correct answer 105 ft How far do the poles have to be apart? - correct answer 21 ft apart, last pole must be 20 ft from fence. How long is the rope from the goat to the stake? - correct answer 10 ft What are the regulations for goats horns? - correct answer sharp horns have to be tipped. What are the measurements for the poles? - correct answer 6 ft tall, no base larger than 14 in, no less than 12 in. in diameter.
What is a flagman? - correct answer Judge that signals the state & end of finished timed events. Who is the hazer? - correct answer In steer wrestling, the hazer is the other horse & rider that travel along the steer to ensure it runs straight so the contestant can jump off the hose into the steer. What is a rope neck? - correct answer A rope used in tie down roping, that is placed around the horses neck and holds the rope out of way so horses legs don't get caught/ tangled in the rope. What is the jerkline? - correct answer Used in tie down roping. Rope is fed from the bridle through a pulley on the saddle to the rider. Rider dismounts, jerking plays out a series of jerks, encouraging the horse to move backwards. Can a contestant change horses between Go's in steer wrestling? - correct answer Yes What does a steer wrestler have to furnish? - correct answer Own hazer and horse. Who does the hazer have to be? - correct answer An NHSRA member or an adult. If the hazer does not follow rules, contestant is disqualified. What type of barrier is used in tie down roping? - correct answer Mechanical What is the height requirements for timed events? - correct answer 32-36 inches. How do you know when the six seconds have started in town down roping? - correct answer When the contestant mounts back on their horse and takes one step forward.
What kind of cattle can be used for team roping? - correct answer steers and heifers with horns. (horns have to be wrapped) How many ropes can each contestant carry in team roping? - correct answer 1 rope What is the height of the barrier in breakaway? - correct answer 32-36 inches How many loops are allowed in break away? - correct answer 2 loops will be allowed if two ropes are carried. How long can break away calves horns be if they have any? - correct answer Horns cannot exceed 2 inches. How are rodeo livestock numbered? - correct answer branded, hot iron What happens when any part of the pusher breaks the plain of the chute gate before the calf releases the barrier? - correct answer Contestant receives a no time. When do the timed event stock get inspected? - correct answer 2 weeks prior to rodeo At practice rodeos, how are the stock for contestants determined? - correct answer chute run and not drawn. How are leased calves or steers numbered? - correct answer Plastic ear tags in each ear. How long is the pigtail of the barrier? - correct answer Not exceed 10 inches. What happens if steer trips or is jerked over? - correct answer Header cannot drag steer over 8 feet before steer regains his footing or team will receive a no time.
What is the time limit for break away? - correct answer 30 seconds 1 minute at state 30 seconds at nationals When will the timed event stock be drawn? - correct answer Drawn by either judge of that event and 3 hours before the performance How many loops can be thrown at regionals and state? - correct answer two loops if two ropes are carried How many loops at the Nations Finals are team ropers allowed to have? - correct answer Two loops in the first two go rounds. What happens if an animal escapes and no times is recorded? - correct answer Time is stopped They receive the same animal back w/ lap and tap start How many loops are allowed at nationals in calf roping and break away? - correct answer one loop in first two go rounds When numbering bulldogging cattle, what side of the # appear on? - correct answer left side When numbering roping cattle, what side will the # appear on? - correct answer right side How many loops at national finals? - correct answer one loop in first two go rounds what are the 3 legal head catches - correct answer 1. around neck
Name the components of "proper flag protocol". - correct answer The American Flag must always be held higher than all the flags in the arena and never touch the ground. At Nationals, how many judges can be in the queen contest, from the same state? - correct answer No more than 2. What is on the written test in the queen contest? - correct answer 50 questions from the rule book: 17 t/f 17 multiple choice 16 fill ins Each question is worth .50 points What is the age limit in the queen contest? - correct answer Contestants who have completed their senior year in high school are unable to compete. What kind of banner is to be worn at nationals for the queen contest? - correct answer A white banner w/ black letting will be provided, and that is the only banner to be worn. Are any points toward the all around allowed from the queen contest? - correct answer no. What is the result of being late for the pageant? - correct answer Disqualification. What is the break down of scoring for the queen contest? - correct answer Modeling 1- Personality 1- Appearance 1- Personal Interview 1- Speech 1- Horsemanship 1-
How many judges are using in the queen contest? - correct answer 5 with 1 alternate judge, whose score will be used to break up ties if needed. What are the dimensions for the stall decorations for the queen contest? - correct answer 1 sign or poster, 2' by 2' What are the possible points per judge? - correct answer 250 per judge, plus 25 for test. Who is the Miss Rodeo America 2016? From? - correct answer Katherine Merk, Washington. SD State Champ Saddle Bronc? - correct answer Dylan Schnofield AQHA Horse of the year? - correct answer Rhinestone Mark-Sawyer Strand SD State Queen - correct answer Riley Smith National High School Queen - correct answer Chloe Costello All Around Cowboy (state) - correct answer Myles Kenzy State champ team - correct answer Belle Fourche State Champ Goat Tying - correct answer Jaycee Hupp All Around Cowgirl SD - correct answer Rickie Engesser State Champ Pole Bender - correct answer Kassidy Boyd Bull Riding Champ - correct answer JD Phelps
State Champ Team Roper - correct answer Cameron Richter Riley Ruland State Champ Bareback - correct answer Dylan Riggings Junior high national direction for SD? - correct answer Jess Brewer SD State Champ Reined cow horse - correct answer Myles Kenzy SD High School National Director? - correct answer Patrick Auer State Champ Barrel Racer? - correct answer Sierra Johnson State Champ Steer wrestler - correct answer Sawyer Strand SD State champ boys cutting - correct answer Chet Crago Reserve all around - correct answer Emilee Pauley, Collin Palmer SD Rookie Cowgirl - correct answer Emilee Pauley sd state tie down - correct answer Scott Halverson Fast Time Break away - correct answer 2.45 Emilee Pauley State champ girls cutting - correct answer Ciara Stoddard State Champ Break Away - correct answer Emilee Pauley