Athlete information
Athlete Compensation
On October 26 & 27 of 2026, we will be hosting six separate athlete drafts.
Men's Riding
Men's Roping
Men's Tie Down
Women’s Riding
Women’s Roping
Women’s Tie Down
How are the athletes paid?
Each athlete will be paid for a 12 weekend events. Based off you attending of all twelve events, Your annual regular season is $115,000.00.
Teams will provide transportation for athletes and horses to all events. Teams will cover the costs of vet fees, farrier fees, and feed during the .
What events will be included in the rodeo.
The men will have six events;
Bareback riding
Bull riding
Saddle Bronc Riding
Steer wrestling
Team roping
Tie down roping
The ladies will have six events;
Barrels
Breakaway
Triathlon - Goat tying, barrels, breakaway
Tie down roping
Team roping
Poles
How many athletes will be on each team?
Each
What teams will be starting in 2027?
Six regions will begin in 2027.
South Central, South West, West, Plains, Mid East & South East.
South Central Region - Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas & Louisiana.
South West Region - New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado & Utah.
West Region - California, Oregon, Washington & Nevada.
South East Region - Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida.
Plains Region - Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa.
Mid East Region - North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee.
In 2028, the four remaining regions will begin.
Is there a minimum age requirement to be on a team?
Yes. You must be 17 on or before January 1 of the season you are hoping to begin.
Each state team will also have 8 junior teams. Each of the junior teams will consist of 36 athletes. Eight males and eight females. Those teams will only compete during the five home state events. More information is coming.
Finals Compensation
There will also be a finals purse that compensates each athlete depending on their final's standings.
Teams will provide transportation for athletes and horses to all events. Teams will cover the costs of vet fees, farrier fees, and feed.
Steps to be considered for the 2026 draft