Maya's Teen Miss Rodeo Alabama 2027 Flashcards

A complete collection of vocabulary flashcards based on Maya's Teen Miss Rodeo Alabama 2027 study guide, covering pageant categories, PRCA history, rodeo rules, world championships, equine science, animal welfare, and interview preparation.

What are the three core Teen Miss Rodeo Alabama judging categories?

Horsemanship, personality, and appearance.

How are the three core MRAL judging categories weighted?

Equally. Each is $\frac{1}{3}$ of the core score.

How many points can each judge award in each core category?

Up to $50\,\text{points}$ in horsemanship, $50\,\text{points}$ in personality, and $50\,\text{points}$ in appearance.

What does the MRAL written test do?

Adds bonus points to the contestant's score.

What topics may be on the MRAL written test?

PRCA, equine science, Miss Rodeo America, and Miss Rodeo Alabama knowledge.

How many designated horsemanship rounds does Teen have?

$1$.

Does Teen have a freestyle/second horsemanship round?

No. That is Miss only.

Does Teen have a horsemanship interview?

No. That is Miss only.

Can Teen use a simple or flying lead change?

Yes. Either is allowed.

What extra tasks may be added to Teen horsemanship?

Dismount/remount, carrying a flag, or additional maneuvers.

How long can the Teen personal interview last?

Up to $10\,\text{minutes}$.

What can judges ask about in personal interview?

Her application, opinions, ideas, and related conversation.

How long is Teen's prepared speech?

$90\,\text{seconds}$.

Who supplies the Teen prepared-speech topic?

The Miss Rodeo Alabama board.

How long is the silent-auction sales pitch?

$1\,\text{minute}$.

What should the silent-auction pitch include when appropriate?

Recognition of the donor or sponsor.

Does Teen have an impromptu speech?

No. Miss only.

Does Teen have an impromptu question?

No. Miss only.

Who is Miss Rodeo Alabama 2026?

Jenessa Sullivan.

Who is Teen Miss Rodeo Alabama 2026?

Lily Trolard.

Who is Junior Miss Rodeo Alabama 2026?

Abree McClendon.

Who is Miss Rodeo America 2026?

Olivia Favero of Utah.

What PRCA circuit is Alabama in?

The Southeastern Circuit.

What are the three main responsibilities of rodeo royalty described by MRAL?

Promote professional rodeo, represent the state at national opportunities as applicable, and encourage other young cowgirls to participate.

What traits does MRAL tell judges to seek?

Character, integrity, genuine interest in others, excellent horsemanship, outgoing personality, rodeo knowledge, speaking ability, western style, camera-ready appearance, and ability to follow directions.

What does PRCA stand for?

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

What does WPRA stand for?

Women's Professional Rodeo Association.

Which WPRA events are listed in the supplied practice test?

Barrel racing and breakaway roping.

What was the PRCA organization called in $1936$?

Cowboy Turtles Association.

What was it renamed in $1945$?

Rodeo Cowboys Association.

What did it become in $1975$?

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

Why were they called the Cowboy Turtles?

They were slow to organize, then finally 'stuck their necks out' to demand fair treatment.

What is PROCOM?

The central PRCA/WPRA entry system used by contestants to enter PRCA rodeos.

When did PROCOM begin?

$1976$.

Where is PRCA headquarters?

$101$ ProRodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado $80919$.

Where is the ProRodeo Hall of Fame?

$103$ ProRodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado $80919$.

Who is the Hall of Fame statue modeled after?

Casey Tibbs riding a bronc named Necktie.

Who is the PRCA CEO listed in the supplied $2026$ study material?

Tom Glause.

What is the PRCA Patch Program?

It allows individual contestant sponsorships, subject to PRCA patch rules protecting official sponsors.

Name four accepted PRCA sponsors from the supplied study materials.

Examples: Wrangler, Justin, Resistol, Durango, Pendleton Whisky, Teton Ridge, Polaris, Purina, AQHA, Montana Silversmiths, CINCH, Cowboy Channel.

What does AQHA stand for?

American Quarter Horse Association.

What does NFR stand for?

National Finals Rodeo.

What does WNFR stand for?

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

What does MRA stand for?

Miss Rodeo America.

What does MRAL stand for?

Miss Rodeo Alabama.

Name the three roughstock events.

Bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding.

Name the timed events in the supplied practice-test key.

Steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and steer roping.

How long is a qualified roughstock ride?

$8\,\text{seconds}$.

What is the maximum roughstock score?

$100\,\text{points}$.

How are roughstock points split?

Up to $50\,\text{points}$ for the rider and up to $50\,\text{points}$ for the animal.

What two disqualifications apply across all roughstock events in the supplied key?

Failing to complete $8\,\text{seconds}$ and touching self/animal/equipment with the free hand.

What is the penalty for breaking the barrier?

$10\,\text{seconds}$ added to the time.

Which events use a barrier?

Team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, steer roping, and breakaway roping.

What are the three legal team-rope head catches?

Full head/both horns, half head, and around the neck.

What is crossfire in team roping?

The heeler throws before the header has changed the steer's direction and has it moving forward; disqualification.

How long must a calf stay tied in tie-down roping?

$6\,\text{seconds}$.

What is a jerk down?

The calf is flipped heels-over-head and lands directly on its back after being roped.

What is a dogfall in steer wrestling?

The steer goes down with all four legs in different directions and must be stood and re-thrown properly.

What are the barrel-racing disqualifications in the supplied key?

Going off pattern, crossing the timers before completing the pattern, or the rider coming off.

What is the supplied test-key penalty for knocking over all three barrels?

$15\,\text{seconds}$ added.

What is a re-ride?

Another roughstock ride granted when the stock or cowboy did not get a fair opportunity.

What is a re-run?

A second timed-event run granted when the contestant did not get a fair opportunity.

What equipment is used in saddle bronc riding?

Association saddle, halter, bronc rein, and flank strap.

What equipment is used in bareback riding?

Bareback rigging and flank strap.

What equipment is used in bull riding?

Bull rope and flank rope.

What is a bronc rein?

A thick braided rope attached to the saddle bronc horse's halter that the rider holds.

Where is a cowbell used in rodeo?

On the bull rope.

Why is there a cowbell on the bull rope?

Its weight helps the rope fall away after the ride.

What is a piggin' string?

A small rope about $6\,\text{feet}$ long used to tie a calf's feet in tie-down roping.

What does a pickup man do?

Helps bareback and saddle bronc riders get safely off their stock.

What is a stock contractor?

The person or organization that provides and cares for rodeo livestock.

What is day money?

Prize money paid to winners of each go-round.

What is ground money?

Money split among contestants when everyone in an event fails to qualify.

What is added money?

Prize money contributed by the rodeo and combined with entry fees.

What is the Justin Sportsmedicine Team?

A network of medical professionals that provides rodeo medical coverage; the supplied guide notes services are free.

What is the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund?

A fund that helps professional rodeo athletes and families facing financial hardship after serious rodeo-related injuries.

Name four types of flags listed in the supplied practice key.

American flag, state flag, sponsor flag, and judge's flag.

What type of spurs are legal in bronc events in the supplied key?

Non-locked, dull rowels with at least five points.

What type of spurs are legal in bull riding in the supplied key?

Locking rowels are allowed, but they must be dull.

Does a bull rider have to mark out or spur the bull?

No. The supplied key says neither is required.

What is the National Finals Rodeo?

The year-end championship where top PRCA/WPRA contestants compete for world titles.

How many rounds are at the NFR?

$10\,\text{rounds}$.

How many contestants qualify in each traditional NFR event?

The top $15$.

What is the Thomas & Mack Center?

The arena where the NFR is held.

Where is the Thomas & Mack Center located?

At the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What dates does the supplied 2026 practice key list for the NFR?

December $3-12, 2026$.

How is a PRCA world champion determined?

By total season earnings, including money won at the NFR.

What is the NFR Open?

The national championship of the PRCA circuit system, formerly the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo.

What is the Pendleton Whisky PRCA Playoff Series?

A points series based on placings at designated Playoff Series rodeos.

What are the Cinch Playoffs?

A late-season major qualifying opportunity for athletes trying to reach the NFR.

Which three states have their own PRCA circuits in the supplied practice key?

California, Texas, and Montana.

Name the circuits in the supplied practice key.

Texas, California, Montana, Columbia River, First Frontier, Wilderness, Mountain States, Turquoise, Great Lakes, Badlands, Southeast, Prairie, Maple Leaf-Canada, and Mexico.

2025 All-Around world champion?

Stetson Wright.

2025 Bareback Riding world champion?

Rocker Steiner.

2025 Saddle Bronc Riding world champion?

Statler Wright.

2025 Bull Riding world champion?

Stetson Wright.

2025 Steer Wrestling world champion?

Tucker Allen.

2025 Tie-Down Roping world champion?

Riley Webb.

2025 Steer Roping world champion?

Cole Patterson.

2025 Team Roping Header world champion?

Andrew Ward.