AMATEUR RODEO EVENTS AT DAYTON RODEO
Amateur Rodeo events at the Dayton Rodeo have been a long standing tradition - From Mutton Bustin', to Jr Bull Riding for the the young cowboys and cowgirls to the long-standing tradition of Wild Horse Racing - the amateur events at the Dayton Rodeo provide entertainment you won't want to miss!
MUTTON BUSTIN'
Mutton Bustin' is a crowd favorite! This is where the young cowboys and cowgirls learn the very first passion of rodeo! Hanging on for the win, with a few thrills and spills!
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Muttin Bustin' event Information:
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Spots for Mutton Bustin' is limited to 12 riders PER rodeo performance (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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Ages 4 - 7 years old and
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Weigh limit 60 pounds
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Protective helmet & vest provided
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CALL INS ONLY
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The line will be busy - NO TEXT MESSAGES or VOICE MAILS you MUST talk with Jane to ensure entered.
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Call In Information: 12 riders per show, No waiting list, No entry fee - NO EARLY CALL INS
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Call In Date: MONDAY, AUGUST 28th
Call In Time: 8 AM til 9 AM
Call In Phone: 515-571-2832
Check In: At Lower/Campground Ticket Office
5 - 6 PM - Night Performances
11:30 - 12:30 PM - Monday Performance
WILD HORSE RACE
One of the most exciting events at the Dayton Rodeo -
the Wild Horse Race has been said to be a rodeo itself!
This long-standing tradition at the Dayton Rodeo dates back to the 1940's and is as unpredictable as it is entertaining!
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Wild Horse Race Teams are either crazy or invinsible!?!? You decide!!!
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Wild Horse Race Teams are a team of 3 men (and women) who attempt to hold on to, saddle, and ride the wild horses across the finish line before the timed buzzer goes off - Get ready for the wildest event in rodeo!
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3 person teams - all four shows
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$40 cash per person, per team
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Per show 10 teams MAX
The line will be busy - NO TEXT MESSAGES or VOICE MAILS you MUST talk with Jane to ensure entered.
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Call-in Information:
Call In Date: MONDAY, AUGUST 28th
Call In Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
Call In Phone: 515-571-2832
Check In: At Lower/Campground Ticket Office
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Night Performances
11:30 - 12:30 PM - Monday Performance
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YOUTH BULLS & BUCKING PONYS
Youth Bulls & Bucking Ponys are not for the faint of heart! Young cowboys are learning their way to be just like the pro-athletes!
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Youth Bulls & Bucking Ponies Information:
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Limited Entires: 4 mini bulls and 4 bucking ponies per performance
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Peewee Ages 6 - 8
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Juniors Ages 9 - 12
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$50 Fees
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Added money and buckles to champion and reserve champion
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Call In Information:
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Call In Date: MONDAY, AUGUST 28th
Call In Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
Call In Phone:
Horses - John Graham 319-939-4547
Bulls - Josh Whiting 641-529-3586
Check In before each performance: At the Lower/Campground Ticket Office
5 - 6 PM - Night Performances
11:30 - 12:30 PM - Monday Performance
RANCH SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Returning to Dayton Rodeo for 2023 - Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding!!!
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WSRRA SANCTIONED
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CONTESTANTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE A WSRRA MEMBER TO ENTER
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Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding Information:
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8 entries per performance - Can only enter once per performance
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$50 entry fee
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100% payback
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Payback is 3 places: 50%, 30% & 20%
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$500 added to payout ($125 added per performance)
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No one covers, money rolls into next day's performance and so on
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$500 and an overall champion buckle to the aggregate, high point winner
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View complete Ranch Saddle Bronc Rules HERE
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Call In Information:
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Call In Date: MONDAY, AUGUST 28th
Call In Time: 1 PM - 2 PM
Call In Phone: 515-571-2832
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The line will be busy - NO TEXT MESSAGES or VOICE MAILS you MUST talk with Jane to ensure entered.
Check In before each performance: At the Lower/Campground Ticket Office
5:30 - 6:15 PM - Night Performances
11:30 - 12:30 PM - Monday Performance
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Questions call:
Travis Holmes 515-571-6825
Chris Mallicoat 515-298-0516