All IGRA rules and regulations will apply.

A Texas Tradition Rodeo is sanctioned by the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA)
to see the 2023 IGRA Rodeo Rules.

Location & Date

Denton Country Fairgrounds
2217 N Carroll Blvd, Denton, TX 76201
April 12-14, 2024

Pre-Registration & Registration

Pre-registration opens on February 13, 2024 and will end on March 29, 2024.

New contestants wishing to compete in any IGRA–sanctioned rodeo are encouraged to pre– register with the IGRA office a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the first rodeo they wish to compete in. Use the link below to go to the registration page, then click the New Contestant registration box to the right of the page.

TGRA will require that any new or existing contestants pre-register for the rough stock riding events in order to provide an accurate number of stock!
Buddy Passes are $35.00 each.
Rodeo Registration will be on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Fairgrounds! 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm!

Late registration will be accepted with a $50.00 late fee for those contestants assigned an IGRA number more than 30 days prior to the rodeo. Late fees will not apply to pre-registered contestants adding camp events at registration. Late fees will not apply to an un-registered contestant adding camp events with a pre-registered partner(s) at registration. Please note: Rough Stock Riding Events cannot be added at registration on Friday night!

. Pre-registration is open February 13, 2024 - March 29, 20244

Variances

Two variances will be requested..
1. Arena size 115' x 230'
2. Tractor in the arena during the running of Poles, Barrels and Flags

Rough Stock Riding Events

TGRA will require that any new or existing contestants pre-register for the rough stock riding events in order to provide an accurate number of stock!
TGRA will offer Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Riding and Bull Riding at the 2024 A Texas Tradition Rodeo!

Awards

TGRA will proudly offer Rodeo Buckles for our Individual Events.
TGRA will proudly offer Rodeo Buckles for the All Arounds.
The Awards Ceremony will be Sunday night after the conclusion of the rodeo. Please check back for an official time.

Veterinarian & Farrier

Veterinarian - Dr. Bridgett (903) 564-1175
Veterinarian will be on site during the running of the rodeo
Farrier - Wes Jeffress (254) 485-7615
Farrier will be on call during the running of the rodeo

Camping

All camp sites are reserved! We have parking with no hookups available

Running Order of Events

Grand Entry
Calf Roping on Foot
Break-away Roping
Team Roping
Pole Bending
Steer Decorating
Steer Riding
Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding
Chute Dogging
Goat Dressing
Barrel Racing
Flag Racing
Wild Drag Race
Bull Riding

Stall and Late Fees

Late registration will be accepted with a $50.00 late fee for those contestants assigned an IGRA number more than 30 days prior to the rodeo. Late fees will not apply to pre-registered contestants adding camp events at registration. Late fees will not apply to an un-registered contestant adding camp events with a pre-registered partner(s) at registration. Please note: Rough Stock Riding Events cannot be added at registration Friday Night!

Contestants using a horse in competition will be provided with one (1) stall at no charge. Additional horse stalls for competition horses will be $25.00 each for stall number 2 and 3. Additional stalls for competition horses or stalls for horses not used in competition will cost $70.00 each. Stalls for horses will have priority over tack stalls. Tack stalls fees are $70.00. There will be a $50 late fee for contestants who did not reserve an adequate number of horse stalls in their pre-registration entry. Horse Stall Check-in will start on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 8am. Please note, Stalls MUST be Vacated by 8:30 am Monday morning. If you need to come in on Thursday night, click here to email the rodeo director

At this time, TGRA has $5,950 in added prize money! 

Please check back as we are continuing to work on added prize money!

Any unawarded Added Prize Money remains with TGRA