Stock Contractors

APRA Stock Contractor Requirements 

1. A rodeo stock contractor making application for approval by the APRA must:

• (a) Have a minimum of twenty four (24) bulls, twelve (12) horses in both the bareback and saddle bronc riding; twelve (12) calves and twenty-four (24) steers; or show proof of ownership and /or a signed twelve (12) month non-cancelable lease on a minimum of twelve (12) proven bucking horses (both bareback and saddle bronc) and twenty-four (24) proven bucking bulls; twelve (12) calves and twenty-four (24) steers.
• (b) Post a One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollar, forfeiture bond, for a period of twelve (12) months. This bond need not be in money. Said contractor may submit a Bond in the requisite amount from any guaranteed security bonding company for the requisite amount.

2. The approval of all stock contractor/producers will be reviewed by the board during the annual review.

3. Any approved APRA stock contractor/producer who has not sanctioned an APRA rodeo during the previous rodeo year will relinquish his approved status during the annual review. Inactive stock contractor/producer must then meet the new stock contractor requirements. The bond will be waived.

4. All new Stock Contractors:

• (a) Must have at least three (3) straight of five (5) first sanctioned APRA rodeos for stock to be eligible for the AFR.
• (b) AFR stock eligibility will be determined by the stock’s previous year’s merit regardless of ownership.
• (c) New stock contractor/producer will be assisted by the nearest director for the duration of said rodeo, to assist in having rodeos conform to APRA standards.
• (d) New stock contractors must bring two (2) new APRA first sanctioned rodeos to the Association and not bid on any existing APRA rodeos their first year in the Association.