Kentucky Junior Rodeo Association

History

The Kentucky Junior Rodeo was conceived in September 1988 with it's first sanctioned rodeo in April of 1989. Last year we had 91 members. Our rodeo season starts in September and runs through June. Come enjoy the exciting new season with us!

The Kentucky Junior Rodeo association consists of girls and boys (Kindergarten through Eighth Grade), and their Parent(s) from all levels of ability. Comprised of two divisions, with the Division One including children from Kindergarten through fifth grade, and Division Two sixth grade through eighth grade. The Kentucky Junior Rodeo has many purposes, with the following benchmark criteria: To build the character of our youth, keep the Western Heritage alive, and insure future generations maintain Kentucky's tradition of equestrian excellence. Presently, there are over 100 children involved, from the Bluegrass to the Purchase, and all areas of the Commonwealth between.

The Purpose and Aims of Kentucky Junior Rodeo Association:

1. The Kentucky Junior Rodeo Association is to better prepare the children to High School Rodeo.

2. To promote the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship.

3. To keep children interested in school with an incentive to make good grades.

4.  To keep the Western heritage alive in America.

5. To promote closer relationships among the people interested in this activity and the organization they represent.

6. To promote humane treatment of animals.

We now have the Jr High Wrangler Division that consists of the sixth thru eighth grades kids. This is a separate membership for the children to join along with Kentucky Junior Rodeo Association. The Wrangler Division allows the children to compete during the year and earn points to qualify for a National Jr High Wrangler Finals. This finals is held in July in Gallup, New Mexico. They are governed by the National High School Rodeo Association. The Wrangler Division is sponsored nationally by the following national sponsors.

                                Wrangler, Gist, AQHA, Carhartt, Professionals Choice, and Ariat