With twenty of the best stock saddle bronc riders in the world converging upon Pendleton, the North American Stock Saddle Bronc Championship has built a reputation as one of the most exciting, best-paying bronc ridings in the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association.

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Limited to twenty bronc riders

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Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026, 6:30 PM
Blue Mountain Equine Center

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Riders must be 18 years or older

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Entry Information

• Entry Fee: $250

• $100 non-refundable deposit required to secure entry

• Deposit is applied toward the total entry fee

• The remaining $150 balance may be paid upon arrival on Friday

• Entries close April 28 or when full

Riders compete both Friday and Saturday nights.
Mandatory Contestants Meeting: 5:30 PM both nights.

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Format

• Average on two head
   

Friday & Saturday Payout 1st - 3rd (each night) 

• 1st: $300

• 2nd: $200

• 3rd: $100
   

Average Payout

• 1st: $600 and a Burns Saddle 

• 2nd: $400 

• 3rd: $200 
   

Wild Ride will receive a Buckle
 

Rules

• Rides must be 8 seconds.

• All saddles must be furnished by the rider and must be western style. No association or association-type saddles allowed. Saddles must be such that you could rope a steer after a ride.

• Rein to be furnished by the rider.

• All stirrups and leathers must be for a western-style saddle. No modified stirrup leathers and must not be bound in any way.

• Saddle strings allowed, but not braided behind the cantle for a handhold.

• Bucking rolls, slick forks, or swells will be allowed.

• There must be a rope strap and a lasso rope attached in a traditional way.

• Lasso rope may be tied to the fork of the saddle.

• Must have cinch and latigo for western-style stock saddle.

• At the discretion of the stock contractor, the rein may be tied to the ring of the halter and then run up through the throat latch or tied directly from the throat latch.
   

Contact Information

For more information, visit the schedule or contact:
Michelle Villarreal
541-377-2827
ellerreal@yahoo.com​