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Nominations for Directors Positions

Nominations are now open for the following NRA/NWRA Board of Directors Positions:

NRA President
NRA Vice President
Bull Riding Director
Steer Wrestling Director
Team Roping Director
Junior Event Director
3 Eastern Committee Directors

NWRA President
NWRA Vice President
Barrel Racing Director

Nominations will remain open until August 15, 2012.

Murdoch's Sponsorship

The NRA is proud to announce the newest sponsor, Murdoch’s Home and Ranch. Murdoch’s, the ranch and home supply store in Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado that carries everything from name-brand boots and clothing to panels, tools and pet supplies! If Carhartt is the main brand in your wardrobe, if your collection of DeWalt tools can never be big enough, if you understand why only the perfect pair of Levi’s looks right with your Ariat boots, or if you love the look in your pet’s eyes when you come home with new toys or treats, you’d be a great addition to the Murdoch’s family!

Murdoch’s delivers a shopping experience that's pretty hard to beat. They sell things that are built to last, things that offer good value, things that are hard to find, and things that are just what you need. These are the kinds of products that you’ll find at Murdoch’s. Not a lot of fluff, not a lot of unnecessary plastic objects. They like to think of it as a department store for real people.

Please take the time to stop by Murdoch’s. Your whole family can lose themselves for the day and meet back at the car, smiles plastered across their faces.

Copper Springs Ranch Sponsorship

The NWRA is proud to announce their newest sponsor, Copper Spring Ranch. Copper Spring Ranch is a destination and a dream as pure as the Western ideal.

Prime Talent, a 2000 bay stallion with a stakes-winning record and speed index of 107 highlights the breeding program at Copper Spring Ranch. The talented stallion has already been siring stakes winners at key tracks across the country. By Corona Cartel and out of Oh How You Shine, his genetics are destined to influence the barrel racing world.

The CSR Equine Sports Medical Center is key part of the ranch operation. Housed in a 10,000-square-foot facility, this equine referral medical and surgical center serves the Rocky Mountain West with the latest equipment that includes digital X-ray and ultrasound equipment, an intensive care unit and observation room, surgery center and induction room in-house laboratory and conference room.

Please take time to stop by the ranch, let them pour you a cup of coffee and introduce you to their staff.

NRA/NWRA Rule Books

The 2012 rule books and rule changes are now available online. You can find them in the future on the Membership page.

NRA/NWRA Membership Increase

The full contesting membership has increased to $150, so make sure and buy your membership before May 1st. Purchasing prior to May 1st will save you $30.

Mile High Motors and the NRA

The Northern Rodeo Association and Mile High Motors have partnered up for one amazing promotion. All Northern Rodeo Association Members, their Friends, and Family get exclusive offers from Mile High Motors just for being part of the wonderful Northern Rodeo Association organization. On top of exclusive offers for every vehicle purchased by a friend, family, or member of the NRA Mile High Motors will add $100-$150 dollars to the Prize Purse to be awarded by the NRA to the bull riders and competitors in the events.

Mile High Motors has started off the Prize Purse by donating $1000 Cash to the initial Prize Pool! Are you a member, friend or family of the Northern Rodeo Association? Fill out the form on their website (Mile High Motors - NRA) and their Mile High Motors Northern Rodeo Association customer service specialist will contact you to let you know about their current offers, promotions, and discounts for NRA Members, their friends, and family!

For every vehicle purchased by Northern Rodeo Association Members, Friends, and Family Mile High Motors will donate a minimum of $100 to the Northern Rodeo Association Prize Pool!

Past Champions

Click on the this file to view a list of past champions.

Message from the President

After coming off one of most successful years ever, all of us in the
office are looking forward to an even better 2012.

The past year saw 2 NRA Finals in one calendar year- the 2010 Finals in
March, and the 2011 NRA Finals in October. From an organizational
standpoint, that's quite a feat! The new location in Butte put on a
fantastic show and its safe to say that it was a huge success- top to
bottom.

The summer season in 2011 was filled with new rodeos, higher prize
money, and plenty of fun. Right in our own backyard nonetheless. We're
looking forward to 2012 because we have a couple more new rodeos on the
schedule adding to an already busy summer season (38 rodeos- from June
to Labor Day). This is advantageous as it gives our members plenty of
opportunity to compete at a professional rodeo and win enough prize
money without breaking the bank. The ultimate goal at the end, the NRA
Finals, has been placed as a must-attend event with its increased
exposure, first-class production, and higher prize money. If a rodeo
family is looking for a place to go, then the Northern Rodeo Association
is it.

The 2012 membership forms are ready to go- either in the newsletter or
online- so please get them sent in to the office as soon as you can.
Don't forget about the $20 discount if membership is bought before May
1! We'd love to have you.

Tyler Holland
NRA President

Judging Clinic

The NRA Judging Clinic has been scheduled for April 20 & 21, 2012. The Clinic will be held at the Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds, 98 West Custer Avenue, Helena, MT. The Clinic will start at 9:00 a.m. on the 20th and 8:00 a.m. on the 21st. The charge for the clinic will be $30.

Per NRA Rule J.1.4 All judges must attend a Judging Clinic or Judging Seminar every two years.

Please RSVP for the Judging Clinic to the NRA/NWRA Office (406)252-1122.