The BROTY | Barrel Race Of The Year
July 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rules & Information 2026
Location: Cowtown Coliseum
121 E. Exchange Ave
Ft Worth, TX
Produced by: Wild West Promotions & Equine Sports Alliance
Date: Wednesday, July 15
Schedule
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Entry Office Opens: 12:00 PM
- Exhibitions: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- BROTY 3-D: 3:30 PM
The BROTY Entry Information
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The BROTY 3D Entry Fee: $800
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The BROTY 3D Added Money: $5,000.00 Added
- Payback: 85% of money collected
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The BROTY is Limited to: 200 entries
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Progressive payout
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Enter on: NextGenRodeo App
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NO ESA membership is required, race is open to everyone
Exhibitions
- $7 each
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60-second time limit
- $50 fine for going over time limit
- Must be entered in the BROTY to purchase exhibitions
Side Pots
$1,000.00 Added to EACH Sidepot
$200 Entry Fee
80% Payback on money collected
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3D Best in the West
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3D Youth Championship (16 & Under)
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3D Futurity Championship (4 & 5 Year Olds)
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3D Derby Championship (8 & Under)
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3D Open Horse Championship (9 & Over)
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4D ESA Member sidepot (Must be an ESA member)
Age as of day of event
Payment Options
Payment Plans Available
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Select Payment Plan Option at checkout on the NextGen Rodeo app
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Final payment must be paid in full by July 10th at 3 PM
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If not paid in full by July 10th at 3 PM your spot will be forfeited
Paying by Check
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You must still enter on the NextGen Rodeo app.
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Mail check for FULL amount to:
Wild West Promotions
829 FM 3324
Jacksboro, TX 76458
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Check must be received by May 15th — NO EXCEPTIONS
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If check is not received by May 15th your spot will be forfeited and you will still be responsible for paying the FULL entry amount
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$100 fee on returned checks
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In check memo please add contestant name and “The BROTY”
- Any unpaid spots will be available through the NextGenRodeo office: 903-287-7852
Race Format
- 3-D Format
- Half-second splits
- Progressive payout of money collected
- Drag every 4 runs
- Big drag every 40 runs
Dress Code (Strictly Enforced)
Contestants must wear:
- Cowboy hat or helmet
- Long sleeve shirt
- Jeans
- Boots
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Losing your hat during the run = $10 Hat Fine
Competition Rules
- Knocked over barrel or broken pattern = No Time
- Running out of order = No Time
- Not in dress code = No Time
- Must check in at the alleyway during your drag
- Gate personnel will call your name 3 times
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60 second time limit to get horse in the arena
Reruns will be given if:
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Main timer and back up timer both fail
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Barrel not set on laser
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Reruns may be granted at producers discretion
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Producers decision is final
Entry Rules
- Contestants may run any horse regardless of ownership
- Horses may only be entered one time
- Horse or rider changes must be completed by July 15 at 1 PM
Selling Entries / Horse & Rider changes:
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You may sell your entry in full
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Sidepots cannot be sold individually
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No swapping of draw positions
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All horse and rider changes can be made through the Nextgen office until July 14th at 3PM
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After July 14th at 3PM, Changes MUST be done at the event by 1PM
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No changes can be made after July 15th at 1PM
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$30 change fee
Refund Policy
- Absolutely NO refunds will be issued
Pre-Draw
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Posted by July 12th on:
- Wild West Promotions Facebook Page
- NextGenRodeo App
Paperwork Required
- Must have a 2026 signed and dated W-9 on file before checks are released
For More Info Contact
Tammy Kidd
📞 817-343-4361
📧 Tkidd@rodeologistics.co