Ladies Cow Riding Canada

OFFICIAL RULEBOOK & REGULATIONS

1. MEMBERSHIP & ELIGIBILITY

All contestants must be current LCRC members prior to entering any event.

• Membership fee must be paid in full

• Signed membership application is required

Contestants must:

• Be female

• Be a minimum of 13 years of age as of January 1st

Minors (under 18):

• Must have a signed parent/guardian waiver

2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Protective Gear

• Helmet (approved) required at all times while mounted

• Protective vest required

Stock Safety

• All cattle must be of appropriate size and condition

• All horned cattle must be tipped to approximately the size of a toonie

LCRC reserves the right to refuse unsafe contestants or remove unsafe animals

3. EQUIPMENT & RIDING RULES

Rope Requirements

• Rope must include a bell

• Bell must remain under the belly of the animalSpurs

• Any spur deemed unsafe or sharp will not be allowed

Riding Style

• Riders may ride one-handed or two-handed

One-Handed Rule

• Free hand must not touch the animal or be used for balance

• Upper body contact with the animal may result in disqualification (judge’s discretion)

Two-Handed Rule

• If one hand comes free, rider must continue one-handed without re-grabbing

• Upper body contact with the animal may result in disqualification (judge’s discretion)

4. RIDE & TIME RULES

• Qualified ride is 8 seconds

• Time begins when the animal’s front feet leave the chute

5. SCORING SYSTEM

• 100-point system: 50 rider / 50 animal

• Judged on control, style, aggressiveness, and animal performance

• Judges’ decisions are final

6. SEASON POINT SYSTEM

• 1st–100, 2nd–90, 3rd–80, 4th–70, 5th–60, 6th–50, 7th–40, 8th–30, 9th–20, 10th–10

• Points accumulate through the season

• Season standings determine LCRC Season Champion

7. STOCK DRAW

• Random draw prior to each performance

• Re-draws only for injury/unsuitability at judges’ discretion8. TURN OUTS & ENTRY POLICY

• 24-hour notice required

• Failure = entry fee due before next rodeo

• Medical exceptions require doctor’s note

• First come, first served; entry fee due upon entry

9. DRESS CODE (WESTERN STANDARD)

• Long sleeve shirt with collar and cuffs

• Jeans, cowboy boots, cowboy hat (helmet while riding)

10. CONDUCT & SPORTSMANSHIP

• Respect officials and committees; professional conduct required

• No arguing, abuse, or unsportsmanlike behavior

• Violations may result in disqualification, fines, or suspension

11. DISQUALIFICATIONS

• Failure to complete ride

• Improper contact or free-hand use

• Missing safety gear

• Unsafe/illegal equipment

• Interference or chute rule violations

12. RE-RIDES

• Offered for non-performing animal or equipment failure (not rider-caused)

• Judges decide; immediate accept/decline required

13. LIABILITY & ASSOCIATION AUTHORITY• All contestants compete at their own risk

• LCRC does not provide insurance coverage

• Signed waivers are mandatory

• LCRC may interpret/enforce rules; all rulings are final