
SCORING
Stockmanship points are + or – up to 10 points
Horsemanship points are + or – up to 10 points
Head Shots
All Shots that Turn Over (Del Viento, Contra, Johnny Blocker, etc.) 12 Points
Scoop Loop 10 Points
Houlihan and backhand 8 Points
Overhand and Underhand (Sidearm) 7 Points
Heel Shots
Points listed are for two feet; if only one foot is caught, half the points listed here
Any Turnover Loop (including turnover trap shots) 12 Points
Scoop Loop Hip 11 Points
Houlihan Over Hip 10 Points
Overhand Over Hip 9 Points
Cola (Straight Behind) 8 Points
Standard Hip 8 Points
Backhand Flank 7 Points
Overhand Trap and Underhand Flank 6 Points
Any Shots not Listed will be at Judges' Discretion According to Style
Front Feet +3 Points; one attempt
Trip +1 point
Long shots +2-4 points at judge’s discretion
Deductions
Missed Shots -1 Point
Belly Roped -5 Points
Wrong Cow -6 Points
Lost Rope -12 Points
Spill Rodear Before Cow is Roped -2 Points
Choking or Excessive Dragging (Abuse) -5 Points