Fremont Youth Rodeo 

   Saturday, May 13, 2017 check-in will include a new 2017 signed competition waiver and W-9 IRS tax form before you can compete.  You will need to  get a new back number before entering arena, unless, you are in the same age division as 2016, you will keep the same back number for 2017.  New age groups are Wranglers 4-7 yrs, Cowpokes 8-10 yrs, Juniors 11-13 yrs, Seniors 14-18 yrs.  Grand Entry is at 10 am required for everyone, mounted, in the arena, full western dress with boots and hat or helmet on.  NO REFUNDS unless event is cancelled and not rescheduled.  $10 late entry fee if not entered by midnight May 10 on line. 

*******NEW EVENTS & RULES*******

• Rules for 2017 have been revised.  Please read them before entering and if you have questions, please call 402-419-0191.
• Dummy Roping classes will rope Tuf-Caf dummy at this rodeo in November.  It will be in place to practice by 8:30 am Saturday April 29.  
  
• The contestant has to decide per rodeo, which goat class they want to earn points in, towards 2017 standings.  They can earn money in both classes but only one class for points earned per rodeo.  It can be changed throughout the year which class they decide to take points from. ****** Parents must put on entry form or sign a form at the rodeo office each day before Goat Events start to declare which goat event will accumulate points for each contestant, that day only.*******If this is not done, then goat tying event will take precedence over goat tail untying event for that day.  These point accumulating events can be changed throughout the year by the parent per rodeo each day.
  
• NEW!!!!! Clarification of the Catalog Race, when you cross the finish line, 70% of the page from catalog has to be in your hand with the page number on it and readable for the judge to see.  Tearing out just a small corner of page is not acceptable and will result in disqualification of contestant.

Current Rules for 2017

• This is the fourth of a series in the Hillcrest Animal Clinic 2017 Fremont Youth Rodeo on May 13, 2017 for All Around points, so make sure, if your child is "moving up" to another age group, as of January 1, 2017, you enter that division, so he/she can accumulate 2017 points.
• On January 1, 2017, divisions are Wranglers 4-7 yrs old, Cowpokes 8-10 yrs old, Juniors 11-13 yrs old, Seniors 14-18 yrs old.
• Entries OPEN on May 1
  
• Entries CLOSE at Midnight May 10 without late fee
  
• Draw will be sent to your email address by 2 pm on May 12.   It can be printed out at this time to bring with you.
  
• On line entries use Credit card, Debit card, Paypal,
• There will be a $4 office charge/child added to your fees
• Entries after May 10 @ midnight through May 13 at 8:30 am will be added to end of run order, by late entry form or text, 402-419-0191 or email, fremontyouthrodeo@cox.net or in person, $10 late charge per contestant.
  
• No exceptions.  Entries are CLOSED at 8:30 am May 13 for youth rodeo.  Exhibitions can be added at anytime. 
  
• Check in at rodeo office by 8:30 am to get back number, if you are not changing age division this year, you can keep the same back number for 2017.
  
• Grand Entry is 10 am, Everyone is required to be in Grand Entry with western dress, boots, hat or helmet & back number on.
  
• Contestant's Release & W-9 IRS form for FYR 2017 before entering arena and you will need a back number, Open barrel racers and Open poles will be required to fill out release also and will need W-9 IRS form.
  
• One FYR release per contestant is good for entire 2017 season
  
• Long sleeve shirts, jeans, boots, hat/helmet and back number  required before entering the arena to compete.  Please tie or pin on your hat.  We do not have enough help to pick up hats. 
  
• Parents, if you want your child's horse caught during any event, you are responsible for being in arena to help your child or a person that you designate to catch their horse.
  
• No Refunds for any reason unless event is cancelled and not rescheduled.

Under Nebraska Law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to sections 25-21,249 to 25-21,253