Roping Rules

Entry Deadlines & Draw-Outs and Refunds

  • Online Entries ONLY!
  • Late Entries - Online only, Sept 2nd- 19th. $100 late fee per side.
  • Entry Fees: As posted in the event description
  • Draw-Outs and Refunds -Draw-outs and refunds will be paid directly to the payer of the entry fee.
  • Horse and Rider Changes
    • Any rider or horse changes made after September 19th, without vet docs, must pay $100 change fee, per entry,
    • Any rider or horse changes or draw-outs made the day of the roping must pay a $100 change fee, per entry.

Payoffs

Contestant Winnings

  • Unless otherwise designated, payouts and 1099s will be paid and issued directly to the winning contestant regardless of who owns the horse. We are not responsible for private financial arrangements between horse owners, trainers, or lessors. However, if designated with a signed consent by the contestant, up to two payees (individuals or entities) can be paid for any win. The designation may be split in any percentage with both parties providing a signed form, and a W9 form within 48 hours of the win.
  • Payouts will be mailed to the designated recipient(s) within 5 days after the last day of the event.

Payout Percentages

  • All Riata Ropings - Added Money
    • $200,000 in each major division ($50,000 added directly to first place)
    • $50,000 Riata age incentive 5 divisions
  • Pro-Futurity 100% Payback
  • All Riata Divisions 90% Payback

Payout Distribution

  • 80% paid to ropers. Number of places paid based on WSTR payout scale
  • 10% paid to stallion owners
  • 10% paid to the first person or entity that nominates a Riata eligible progeny
  • Ropers on winning proxy/helper horses will receive aggregate payment, minus 20%
  • In the #8.5 Riata Championship, ropers on winning non-Riata horses will receive aggregate payment, minus 20%
  • Pro-Futurity 100% Payback
  • All Riata Divisions 90% Payback

Roping Rules

  • Winning Teams - Nominated Riata or proxy/helper horses, may be DNA tested at Riata's discretion.
  • Horses must have a current registration with a breed association.
  • WSTR arena roping rules will apply.

Nominated Horses

  • Ropers, trainers, or agents riding nominated Riata horses must submit registration documentation on or before time of entry.
  • All Riata horses, and proxy/helper horses must provide a current stock horse registration that shows ownership or current transfer application.
  • All leases, shared entry fees arrangements or any arrangement with owners are considered private, and any monies won will be paid to the winning ropers only. Payouts will not be split and 1099s will be issued to the winning roper.

Proxy/Helper Horses

If either member of a team is the owner of record of a nominated Riata horse 3-years-old or younger, including weanlings, they will be allowed to ride a proxy/helper rope horse. Only one proxy/helper horse is permitted per nominated Riata horse. Only one rider is permitted per proxy horse. Riders for a proxy/helper horse can be family members. Under no circumstance will a Riata eligible horse be used as a proxy / helper horse.

Proxy/Helper Horse Rules:

  • The proxy/helper horse is required to have a current stock horse registration.
  • A proxy/helper form must accompany roping entries that include the name and registration number of the young, nominated Riata horse they are substituting.If the nominated Riata horse is "pending," proof of birth with dam/sire information is required along with the proxy/helper horse registration information that is being used in place of the 3-year-old or younger nominated Riata horse.
  • No proxy horses in the Open Futurity.
  • Only one proxy is permitted for each 3-year-old or younger nominated Riata horse.
  • Only one proxy rider is permitted for each proxy/helper horse.
  • Riders for a proxy/helper horse can be family members.
  • Ropers on proxy/helper horses will receive their winnings, minus 20% commission.