2026 archive. These dates, fees, registration details, and visitor arrangements describe a previous season. See the upcoming rodeo for RMRR 44 announcements.
CONTESTANT INFORMATION
Rodeo. Registration. Added money. Events.
* ALL COMPETITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ
IMPORTANT DETAILS BELOW ABOUT THIS YEAR'S RODEO!
HORSE BIOSECURITY
- Standard Travel documents will be required, a current Coggins for in-state horses.
- For out of state horses you must provide a Health Certificate and Coggins test per state law.
RODEO FACILITY
- RMRR 43 will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds located at 15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
- A map of the parking, unloading, and camping is located at the bottom of this page.
EVENTS
- Rodeo events will take place on Saturday and Sunday – July 11th and 12th – beginning at 10:00 am each day.
- All rules shall be followed in accordance with 2026 IGRA Rodeo Rules. (Click Here)
- Events are: Bull Riding, Steer Riding, Chute Dogging, Calf Roping on Foot, Break-Away Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Flag Race, Team Roping, Steer Decorating, Wild Drag Race, and Goat Dressing.
Please see below for the running order.
STALLS
- Pre-registered contestants registering a horse in the competition will be provided one complimentary
(1) covered stall. These stalls are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights. Additional nights will be charged at rate of $24 to the contestants. Click Here to reserve Stalls for additional nights.
- Additional stalls are available for $24/night
- Per 2026 IGRA Rodeo Rules I – Section 9, contestants must:
- Reserve the appropriate number of horse stalls
- Prepay for all additional horse stalls with pre-registration
- Stall fees for additional horse stalls are non-refundable
- Tack stalls may be purchased for $24/day.
BARN MANAGER
- The Barn Manager is Patrick Terry, and his phone number is 719-510-6116.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES
- Horse check-in will begin at 12 pm Thursday – July 9th.
- Horses, trailers, and equipment must be off the rodeo grounds by 12PM Monday – July 13th.
TRAILER/RV PARKING
- Book your RV/Camping Site via this page. Please don't worry about the room and number of people. Just select the dates and then select the site type you want.
- There are no sewer hookups.
- Water is available to fill tanks.
- The Barn Manager will direct you to a parking spot and will be your point of contact for the weekend regarding Trailer and RV parking.
PARKING
- Registered contestants, officials, and volunteers will receive a complimentary parking pass.
SHAVINGS
- All stalls are required to have shavings - per the Jefferson County Fairgrounds requirements.
- Shavings are allowed and available for purchase. You are expected to clean your own stalls.
- The stalls are located indoors and have packed clay floors.
- Please contact Barn Manager, Patrick Terry, with any questions regarding stalls.
REGISTRATION
- All contestants with an assigned IGRA number must complete and pay for online registration with a date-time stamp by 10:00 pm Mountain Time no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the rodeo’s first performance to compete.
- Pre-registration will continue until June 26th @ 10:00pm mountain time.
- New contestants may contact the IGRA Office to obtain an IGRA number a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the rodeo and complete online registration. Click here for the IGRA Registration Website.
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Friday – July 10th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds - 15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
- If you are unable to get to registration or will be late, you must call the Rodeo Secretary Ron Trusley at
602-510-9671.
LATE REGISTRATIONS
- Late fee of $50 will be assessed to:
- Contestants assigned an IGRA number MORE than 30 days prior to the rodeo and did not pre-register
- Late fee of $50 will NOT be assessed to:
- Pre-Registered contestants assigned an IGRA number LESS than 30 days prior to the rodeo
- Pre-registered contestants adding non-rough stock riding events
- First time IGRA contestants
- Not allowed:
- Adding rough stock riding events
NEW CONTESTANT MEETING
- All new (first-time) contestants must attend a New Contestants Meeting at 9:00 am Saturday – July 11th
- Bleachers next to the crows nest in the contestant area.
- All new (first-time) contestants must attend, or they will be disqualified from the rodeo competition.
RODEO ENTRY
- Contestants must enter a minimum of:
- One (1) event per go-round, or
- Two (2) events on one day
- Pre-registration must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of sixty dollars ($70.00).
- The non-refundable $70.00 deposit will be forfeited to the host association if the contestant fails to show for the rodeo.
DAY MONEY
- Day money will be paid in accordance with IGRA Rodeo Rule XIV. Buckles will be awarded to the event champions and to the All-Around Cowboy and All-Around Cowgirl.
Added Prize\Purse Money
Added Purse Money is currently at $10,400.
THURTELL INC DONATED $4,000.00 TO THE ADDED PURSE
| EVENT | CONTESTANT | AMOUNT | WEEKEND |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAG RACING | COWGIRL | $100/DAY | $200 |
| POLE BENDING | COWGIRL | $100/DAY | $200 |
| BARREL RACING | COWGIRL | $100/DAY | $200 |
| BREAK-AWAY ROPING | COWGIRL | $100/DAY | $200 |
| CALF ROPING ON FOOT | COWGIRL | $100/DAY | $200 |
| CHUTE DOGGING | COWGIRL | $100/DAY | $200 |
Total Cowgirls: $1200
| EVENT | CONTESTANT | AMOUNT | WEEKEND |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAG RACING | COWBOY | $100/DAY | $200 |
| POLE BENDING | COWBOY | $100/DAY | $200 |
| BARREL RACING | COWBOY | $100/DAY | $200 |
| BREAK-AWAY ROPING | COWBOY | $100/DAY | $200 |
| CALF ROPING ON FOOT | COWBOY | $100/DAY | $200 |
| CHUTE DOGGING | COWBOY | $100/DAY | $200 |
Total Cowboys: $1200
| EVENT | CONTESTANTS | AMOUNT | WEEKEND |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEER DECORATING | TEAM | $200/DAY | $ 400 |
| WILD DRAG RACING | TEAM | $200/DAY | $ 400 |
| GOAT DRESSING | TEAM | $200/DAY | $ 400 |
| TEAM ROPING | TEAM | $200/DAY | $ 400 |
Total Teams: $1600
DONATED $6,400.00 TO THE ADDED PURSE
SATURTDAY
| EVENT | 1ST PLACE | 2ND PLACE | 3RD PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULL RIDING - COWBOY | $500 | $200 | $100 |
| BULL RIDING - COWGIRL | $500 | $200 | $100 |
| STEER RIDING - COWBOY | $500 | $200 | $100 |
| STEER RIDING - COWGIRL | $500 | $200 | $100 |
SUNDAY
| EVENT | 1ST PLACE | 2ND PLACE | 3RD PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULL RIDING - COWBOY | $500 | $200 | $100 |
| BULL RIDING - COWGIRL | $500 | $200 | $100 |
| STEER RIDING - COWBOY | $500 | $200 | $100 |
| STEER RIDING - COWGIRL | $500 | $200 | $100 |
EVENT RUNNING ORDER
- Rodeo begins at 10:00 AM. Posting of colors, anthems and prayer.
- Calf roping on foot
- Break Away Roping
- Team Roping
- GRAND ENTRY
- Steer Riding
- Steer Decorating
- Pole Bending
- Goat Dressing
- Community Goat Dressing
- Chute Dogging
- Wild Drag Race
- Barrel Race
- Flag Race
- Bull Riding
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
- Jefferson County Fairgrounds Sunday:
Awards approximately 8:00 P.M
OFFICIALS
- Rodeo Director: Tommy Channel (rodeodirector@cgrarodeo.com)
- Assistant Rodeo Director: Mark Arnold
- Assistant Rodeo Director: Michael Vrooman
- Assistant Rodeo Director: Jason Jameson
- Assistant Rodeo Director: Edd Schommer
- Arena Director: Devon Garcia & Tim Smith
- Arena Crew Coordinator: Kirk Wyllie
- Chute Coordinator: Carl Schmidt II
- Lead Judge: Tom Sheridan
- Judge: Randy Edlin
- Judge: Candy Pratt
- Judge: Chris Tobin
- Secretary: Ron Trusley | Assistant Bruce "Grumpy" Roby
- Auditor: Guy "Porkchop" Puglisi
- Score Keeper: Dwayne Rennels
- Announcer: Tre Brewbaker
- Stock Contractor: Justin McCarson
VETERINARIAN
Onsite Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 10th, 11th and 12th.
FARRIER
- Katie Shaw
- 817-965-2001
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