As
we shift our focus to expand our digital presence, we will bring
ProRodeo Sports News to your digital fingertips to keep you updated 24/7
on the latest rodeo news, and we’re going to take advantage of that.
The
PSN will be online in flip-book format for your mobile phone, tablet
and computer every two weeks to keep you updated on the latest rodeos,
events and stories. And because the digital version will be online, we
will continually update issues to keep you apprised of any rodeo
changes.
The printed edition of the PSN will be
published once a month and will be a combination of the digital
magazines. It will continue to list upcoming rodeos, highlight and
feature cowboys and livestock, and will continue to deliver the best
rodeo coverage in the industry.
Remuda Award Criteria & Process
The PRCA’s annual Remuda Awards go to the stock contracting firm and rodeo committee that provide the most consistent pen of bucking horses, creating the best opportunities for contestants. The Remuda Award recipients are chosen by committee.
The riding event representative on the NFRC will organize a committee consisting of five competing saddle bronc riders and five competing bareback riders by October 1. Once formed, the 11 PRCA members will convene to determine who is most deserving of this award based on the season that is approaching its conclusion. The selection for both awards will be made by Nov. 1.
Once a committee or stock contractor has won the Remuda Award, they will not be eligible to win it again for five years.
Rodeo Committee Selection Overview
In order to be considered for the Remuda Award, rodeo committees must submit an expression of interest on why they should be considered for the award. Submissions are due to the PRCA’s Stock Contracting Coordinator by e-mailing to mnaber@prorodeo.com by Oct. 1. The winner will be chosen based on the rodeo committee that has demonstrated going above and beyond to provide an even set of horses for contestants and by bringing in subcontractors to improve the quality of horses at their rodeo.
Stock Contractor Selection Overview
The stock contractor must have horses selected for the upcoming NFR. The criteria for stock contractors includes having an established breeding program and demonstrating a willingness to have the best horses possible to give cowboys a fair chance. The stock contractor must have a history of hiring subcontractors to help their rodeos give all cowboys an opportunity to win and also have served as a subcontractor at rodeos where they are not listed as the primary stock contractor. Stock contractors do not need to apply in order to be considered for the Remuda Award.