Age Divisions

Trail Hand (State-Only Division) - 7 years old and under

Little Wrangler - 5 years to 8 years old

Junior - 9 years to 13 years old

Senior - 14 years to 18 years old

Events by Division

Trail Hand Division (7 & Under – State-Only Program)

The Trail Hand division is unique to Michigan and serves as an introduction to rodeo, allowing young participants to develop skills in a supportive, educational environment. For more information on the Trail Hand division, please visit the Trail Hand page of the website.

Little Wrangler Division (5-8 Years Old – National Division)

- Goat Tail Untying
- Barrel Racing
- Flag Racing
- Pole Bending

Dual Division Option - Kids ages 5-7 may participate in both Trail Hand & Little Wrangler, but cannot compete in the same event in both divisions (e.g., cannot do barrels in both LW and TH).

Junior Division (9-13 Years Old – National Division)

Junior Girls Events

- Goat Tying
- Trail Course
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
- Breakaway Calf Roping
- Dally Ribbon Roping
- Team Roping**

Junior Boys Events

- Goat Tying
- Flag Racing
- Breakaway Calf Roping
- Dally Ribbon Roping
- Team Roping
- Bull Riding

Senior Division (14-18 Years Old - National Division)

Senior Girls Events

- Goat Tying
- Trail Course
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
- Breakaway Calf Roping
- Dally Ribbon Roping
- Team Roping

Senior Boys Events

- Tie-Down Calf Roping
- Dally Ribbon Roping
- Team Roping
- Steer Wrestling
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Bareback Bronc Riding
- Bull Riding

Team Events
Dally Ribbon Roping and Team Roping require a partner within the same age division. Partners can be male or female.

Rodeo Entry Fees:

Standard Fees per Rodeo
Entry Fee (per event/day): $15
Stock Fees (per event/day):

Goats: $5
Calves & Steers: $10
Bulls & Broncs: $20

Additional Fees (per rodeo):

National Contestant Fee: $10 (covers contestant insurance)
Michigan Secretary Fee: $9 (supports rodeo operations, office supplies, etc.)
Non-Member Fees (per rodeo/day)

Michigan Non-Member Fee: $25 (waived for first weekend)
National Non-Member Fee: $25 (must be collected)