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Rodeo Production Guidebook

CONTESTANT PRIZE MONEY
& ADDED PURSE

 

See IGRA Sanctioned Rodeo Rules, VIII. Rodeo Prizes and Payoffs for detailed information

Host Association advertises minimum prize money from International Sponsor(s) to be paid. If the International Sponsor does not specify, the Host Association will determine how the International Sponsor(s) prize money will be distributed; e.g.; to the All-Around Cowboy and Cowgirl and runners-up; to buckle winners in certain events, etc.

All entry fees designated as purse money (see "Scheduling Fees and Income" - this manual). All International Sponsorship money designated as such must be distributed to the contestants. If the purse is not won, it will be held in escrow for the international Finals contestant purse.

Added Prize money is any additional money added by the Hosting Association. Added prize money may be distributed in any way specified by the Hosting Association. Added prize money can be awarded daily or for the combined days' placings.

Added Purse money is any additional money added by the Hosting Association to the regular purse fund. This money will be awarded to contestants based on the following formula:

1-Person2-People3-People4-People5-People6-People7-People8-People
1st Place100% 60% 50% 40% 35% 30% 30% 29%
2nd Place 40% 30% 27% 25% 25% 24% 23%
3rd Place 20% 20% 19% 19% 18% 18%
4th Place 13% 13% 13% 12% 12%
5th Place 8% 8% 8% 8%
6th Place 5% 5% 5%
7th Place 3% 3%
8th Place 2%
TOTAL: 100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%

First posted May 16, 2015
Last update Dec 30, 2022