In bareback riding, it’s an 8-second contest. The cowboy must keep one hand in the rigging and one hand in the air. His free hand cannot touch the animal, himself, or the equipment. To score maximum points, a cowboy must lift the heels of his boots to the handle of the rigging and set them on the horse’s neck before the horse hits the ground each jump. A good score in bareback would be in the low-80s, mid-high 80s is great, and an excellent score would be in the 90s.
| DATE | ARENA | LOCATION | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 9-10, 2016 | Indiana State Fair WTR | Indianapolis, IN | Coming Soon |
| October 20-21, 2016 | FFA National Convention | Indianapolis, IN | Coming Soon |
| January 13-14, 2017 | Wells Fargo Arena | Des Moines, IA | Coming Soon |
| January 27-28, 2017 | PNC Arena | Raleigh, NC | Coming Soon |
| February 10-11, 2017 | U.S. Cellular Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Coming Soon |
| TBD | Nationwide Arena | Columbus, OH | Coming Soon |