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NOVICE BAREBACK RIDING
Cowboys 21-and-under are paired up with young, up-and-coming horses from the Stampede Ranch. Novice riders follow the same rules as the Open Bareback Competition, and are judged on their control and spurring technique. Contestants in the Novice Bareback riding compete in a minimum of two go-rounds, with the top three competing in the finals.
