The 2026 Miss Reno Rodeo pageant will take place in early June 2025. The Miss Reno Rodeo pageant presents a thrilling opportunity for contestants to vie for the esteemed role of goodwill ambassador for the 107th Reno Rodeo. Eligible Nevada women, aged 19-25, with a passion for horsemanship, travel, and rodeo culture are invited to apply. Ideal candidates for
Unlike the other rough stock contestants, bull riders are not required to spur. No wonder. It's usually impressive enough just to remain seated for eight seconds on an animal that may weigh more than a ton and is as quick as he is big. Upper body control and strong legs are essential to riding bulls.
2025 Mutton Bustin' Applications for 2025 Reno Rodeo Mutton Bustin' will open on February 1 at 10 a.m. and will close on Sunday, February 9 at 5 p.m. 120 applications will be randomly drawn by computer. If your application was picked, the $75 entry fee will be due to secure your spot. All applications that
Note: The carnival opens at 4 pm every day except Saturday and Sunday. It opens at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Wristbands will be available at Scolaris and the Reno Rodeo Ticket Office. The prices of the wristbands will be $32 each in advance. Carnival Pricing If you are not attending the
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Reno Rodeo are proud to bring you Xtreme Bulls. This Xtreme Bull Riding Tour stop features 40 of the world's best professional bull riders and 40 of the best bulls in the country. With pyrotechnics, Xtreme action, rock and roll, eight seconds of the best pro bull
A bareback rider begins his ride with his feet placed above the break of the horse's shoulder: If the cowboy's feet are not in the correct position when the horse hits the ground on its first jump out of the chute, the cowboy has failed to "mark out" the horse properly and is disqualified. Throughout
Model spurring action begins with the rider's feet far forward on the bronc's point of shoulder, sweeping to the back of the saddle, or "cantle," as the horse bucks. The rider then snaps his feet back to the horse's neck a split second before the animal's front feet hit the ground. Other factors considered in
The steer wrestler on horseback starts behind a barrier and begins his chase after the steer has been given a head start. If the bulldogger leaves too soon and breaks the barrier, he receives a 10-second penalty. The steer wrestler is assisted by a hazer, another cowboy on horseback tasked with keeping the steer running
Team Roping is as its name implies: Rodeo's only true Team event! HEADING: If a team roping header isn't quick, you won't find him at the Reno Rodeo. Headers need quickness like brain surgeons need medical training. To win money at the most professional rodeos, team roping headers must accomplish a myriad of duties in
