GILROY RODEO
RANCH BRONC RIDING
Western States Ranch Rodeo Association Sanctioned Event
August 7–9, 2026
📍 Contestant Entrance – 2365 Dunlap Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020, Parking & Access
Performance Schedule
Friday • August 7 — Performance Begins 6:30 P.M.
Saturday • August 8 — Performance Begins 6:00 P.M.
Sunday • August 9 — Performance Begins 1:00 P.M.
⏰ Contestants must check in at the Rodeo Office at least 30 minutes prior to performance start time.
💰 $3,000 Added Money
⭐ 50 Points Event
🐎 20 Spots Available
💵 100% Payback
🏆 Champion Buckle
Entry Fee: $100
Event Details
Ranch Bronc Riding is a single competitor event.
Stock Contractor(s):
Rockin M Productions, Loan Oak Western Productions, LLC
EVENT RULES
• Current W.S.R.R.A. Membership required to earn points
• Memberships may be purchased online prior to competition https://www.wsrra.org/become-a-member-1
• Non-members eligible to compete
Equipment Rules
• Standard stock saddle or slick fork saddle with bucking rolls permitted
• Bucking rolls, sack, or saddle blanket rolled and tied across the fork allowed
• Riders may hold horn, cantle, rope, night latches, or rope strap
• Rope must be tied onto saddle
• No spur-out required
• Loss of stirrup permitted; points deducted accordingly
• No hobbling of stirrups or bind-on stirrup leathers
• Saddles subject to inspection by judges
• Horses will be throat latched at contractor’s discretion
Ride Rules
• Same hand must remain on rein throughout ride
• Fanning with hat is allowed
• Quirts and whips are prohibited
• Ride duration: 8 seconds
Judging Criteria
Contestants will be scored on:
• Control
• Aggressiveness
• Exposure
• Length of Spur Stroke
• Drag Timing
• No locked rowels on spurs
W.S.R.R.A. Rules of Conduct will be enforced at all W.S.R.R.A. Sanctioned Events.
Questions- arena@gilroyrodeo.com