Tie Down Ropers and Ribbon Ropers: JERK DOWN RULE. In the Tie-Down and Ribbon Roping events, a contestant will receive a 5 SECOND PENALTY if he brings the animal over backwards (between 10 and 2 on a standard clock) with the animal landing on his back or head with all four feet in the air.
**** Every contestant must submit a completed application before competing at their first rodeo–membership information posted on website.
