Goat Tying and Breakaway Jackpot

We will begin the Goat Tying Jackpot at 9 am. We will have these age groups: 10 and under girls, 10 and under boys, 14 and under girls, 14 and under boys, and 19 and under. A picuture or proof of birth certificate MUST be shown to collect your earnings! (CYRA members have one on file, and that is sufficient). After a lunch break, the Breakaway Jack Pot will begin, with 10 and under, 14 and under, 19 and under, and 19+OPEN. Once again, a picture of a birth certifiate MUST be shown to collect earnings. You may enter UP, but not down. For example: a 7 year old could enter: the 10 and under, and 14 and under, the 19 and under, AND the OPEN. But, a 15 year old could only enter the 19 and under and the OPEN. You may enter each age group a MAXIMUM of 5 times. We will also have a dummy roping championship for ages 7 and under, for $20 entry fee. They are garunteed five tries, and the fastest on five "head" will win a CHAMPION buckle!

• Sportsmanship by all contestants and parents is expected.
• We will tolerate no alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or the use of profanity.
• All re-runs are to be at the discretion of the Judges.
• Payback is 75%, after a $10 Goat stock fee, and a $5 calf stock fee.
• Payout will be as follows: 1-5 entries pays 1 hole 100%, 2-10 entries pays 2 holes, split 60/40. 11-15 entries pays 3 holes, split 50/30/20. 15-20 entries pays 4 holes, split 40/30/20/10. 20-25 entries pays 5 holes, split 34/27/20/13/6. 25-30 entries pays 6 holes, split 32/26/18/13/11. 30-35 entries pays 7 holes, split 30/23/15/11/9/7/5. 35+ entries will pay 8 holes, split 20/17/15/14/12/10/7/5.
• Rope barriers will be used on each Breakaway category EXCEPT 10 and Under (Breakaway). They will have NO barrier.
• There is no dress code.
• The decision of any judges, flagmen or timers will be final.
• Entry fees MUST be paid by Monday of the JackPot week. Books will open the WEDNESDAY before the Jackpot, and books will be open six days. No late entries excepted. ALL ENTIRES will be collected by MONDAY of the JackPot week. NO MONEY IS COLLECTED AT THE JACKPOT!!! There is no sign up table at the Jackpot. You MUST enter and pay while the books are open! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
• You have two options for paying entry fees. Paying online with Credit Card, or CASH. Cash must be delivered by the time the books close. You can contact Jan at 903-276-1759 if you would like to pay cash, and it must be delivered to her mailbox by the time the books close on Monday prior to the jackpot. She will not be expected to come meet you wherever you wish- it must be dropped off in her mailbox!
• You MUST have proof of birth certificate to collect earnings. 2021-2022 CYRA members have their birth certificate on file. A picture of your birth certificate will suffice.
• You must sign the waiver provided when entering the Jackpot.

EVENT: GOAT TYING

Contestants: 10 & Under, 14 & Under, and 19 & Under

1.  The goat will be tied to a stake with a rope ten (10) feet in length.

2.  The stake will be pounded completely into the ground so that no part of it is visible.

3.  The contestant must be mounted on a horse and must ride from the starting line to the goat, dismount from their horse, throw the goat and tie any three (3) legs together with a leather string or pigging string, then stand back three (3) feet from the goat after signaling for time before Judge starts time for goat to stay tied. If contestant is tangled in rope when backing up after the tie, it is in the judge’s discretion when to begin time for the sake of safety to the contestant.

4.  If the goat is down when contestant reaches it, the goat must be let up to its feet or may be helped up with at least three (3) legs dangling and thrown by hand.

5.  Tie will be timed by the Judge, and if it is not secure for six (6) seconds, the contestant will receive a no time.

6.  Time will stop when Judge signals the completion of the tie.

7.  There will be a ninety (90) second time limit.

8.  Should the horse run over or touch the rope, with or without contact to the goat, the contestant will receive a 10 second penalty. If the violation occurs after flagman has signaled for a time there will be no penalty. If a horse/rope violation is declared but timer fails to get time and a re-run is awarded, a ten (10) second penalty will be assessed in the re-run.

9.  The goat will be held straight back from the stake when the contestant enters the arena. When the contestant crosses the starting timer, the goat will be released.

10.  Contestant will receive a no-time for going back to tie after they have signaled for the completion time.

11.  Goats will be changed according to draw.

EVENT: BREAKAWAY ROPING

Contestants: 10 & Under, 14 & Under, 19 & Under, and OPEN 19+

1.  Must be bell collar catch. The calf must break the rope from the saddle horn.

2.  Contestant must use string approved by Judge.

3.  Rope shall be tied onto the saddle horn at the knot not the tail.

4.  A dropped loop will count as a thrown loop.

5.  Two loops will be permitted.

6.  One (1) minute time limit flag to flag.

7.  Gate will be closed during break-a-way roping event.

8.  Time will be started and stopped between two flags. One at the barrier, whether mechanical or manual, will start the time and one at the field Judge to stop the time.

9.  The flagman or the field Judge shall be mounted and in position to accurately judge the contestant.

10.  Judge’s decision is final.