Riata Bonus Side Pot

Each year Riata strategically selects team ropings and provides bonus money to provide opportunities for Riata horses in the various parts of the country. In 2024 Riata budgeted and award $200,000 at six major events.

These cash bonuses will be awarded based on side pot jackpots for Riata horses only, $200 per entry. Entries will be taken online.
Guaranteed bonus money will be split evenly between the head side and heel side. In the event that there are no participants on one side, all the bonus money will be paid to the other side.
The number of places will be based on number of teams entered. We will announce the number of participants and payoffs after each event.
Riata horses will be paid regardless how many steers are roped, in progression downward (4,3,2,1).
All money earned from the main roping and side pot, will be reported to Qdata and Equistat!

SPECIAL! BONUS $80,000: WSTR Finale, Dec 6-15, Las Vegas, NV

The Riata Bonus Side Pot will require a SINGLE $500 side pot entry to cover ALL Finale Divisions, and the Bloomer Add-On Ropings! The Riata Finale Side Pot will guarantee $40,000 to head horses and guarantee $40,000 to heel horses.

Entry for horses will be taken online at riatabuckle.com.
Three places paid for headers and three for heelers, more possible based on the number of horses entered.
Winners will be determined based on total earnings across all divisions, we reserve the right to utilize tie-breakers or a point system, if necessary.
Entries will remain open all week, but in no instance will points be awarded for events completed prior to a horse entering (retroactively).