Resources
Guides, gear, and regional roundups
Plain-English pieces for the people who actually show up to rodeos. Written so contestants and fans can find what they need in a minute, not a Facebook scroll.
Guide
From local jackpot to pro rodeo: the contestant pipeline
How U.S. rodeo competition is structured by level — youth, high school, college, amateur, regional pro, and national pro. A roadmap for newer contestants planning where to compete next.
May 23, 2026
How-to
How rodeo entry fees and payouts actually work
A practical guide for newer contestants: what added money means, how purses split between placings, the difference between jackpots and sanctioned payouts, and when you actually get paid.
May 22, 2026
Guide
Understanding rodeo sanctioning bodies: PRCA, WPRA, IPRA, and the rest
A contestant's guide to U.S. rodeo associations — what each one sanctions, who you have to join to earn points, and how to pick the right org for your career.
May 21, 2026