For the competitor, Art of the Cowgirl will offer four competition events including: the Kimes Ranch World’s Greatest Cowgirl presented by Western Horseman, the Wrangler All-Women’s Ranch Rodeo presented by COWGIRL magazine, the Merck Animal Health Breakaway Roping and the new All-Girl Team Roping presented by Merck Animal Health. Entries are limited on all events so don’t wait!
OPEN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024
AT 8:00 AM MST
- Please read all details and ground rules for your desired competition
- All event entries include two complimentary 5-day pass to Art of the Cowgirl, February 25-March 1, 2025. Limit two total passes per individual contestant (NOT per entry).
- When competition events are full it will be noted in the summary below as well as on the main page for each event. If full use the corresponding waitlist button below.
- A 3% credit card fee is added to all event entries.
2025 Competition Events
World's Greatest Cowgirl
Presented by Western Horseman
WCG Events: Herd Work, Reining, Steer Stopping & Fence Work
Entry Fee: $1,000 + Office/Cattle & Photographer Fees ($1,415)
*Limited to 40 Entries
Added Money: $25,000
Judges: Sandy Collier & TBD
Dates: February 25-March 1
*Subject to Change
General Information: Top 10 horse/rider combinations will advance to the Finals on the last day of the contest. Finals start with a clean slate. Online entries only. All entries are due by December 20, 2024. Entries received after December 20th will be considered late and late fees will be included. No new entries will be taken after February 15, 2025.
Ranch Rodeo
Presented by COWGIRL Magazine
Details: Teams of 4, Max of 2 teams per Contestant
Entry Fee: $1,000 per Team
*Limited to 35 Teams
Dates: February 26-28
*Subject to Change
Prelim Events: Ranch Horse, Branding, Team Roping, Sort & Doctor
Finals Events: Team Roping, Sort & Doctor, 4-Head Ranch Steer Stopping
General Information: Top 10 teams from preliminaries will come back to the Finals. Finals is clean slate. If on multiple teams at least two team members must be different. Events subject to change. Any changes will be posted & reviewed at the judges meeting prior to event.
Breakaway
Details: Two Full Rounds and a Short Round
Entry Fee: $400, Enter 1 Time
*Limited to 60 Ropers
Added Money: $5,000
Date: Friday, February 28
*Subject to Change
General Information: Top 10 on 2-head back to the Short Round. Short Round will be held with the Ranch Rodeo Finals, Friday night. 80% Payback.
Team Roping
Presented by Merck Animal Health
Details: This will be a #9.5 Roping, 4-Steer
Entry Fee: $600 per Team, Enter 2 Times
*Limited to 100 Teams
Date: Thursday, February 27
*Subject to Change
General Information: Limited to 100 teams. This will be a 4-Steer Roping, Progressive After 1, Top 20 to the Short Round. Ropers must have a current 2025 Global Handicap to Enter and Rope. Limited to 100 Teams. There will be no cap on this event. 80% Payback.