UPRA Flashcards
Where is the UPRA headquarters located?
Wills point, Texas
Tell me more about your title (Comanche Springs Rodeo)
The name Comanche Springs was an aquifer of six Springs. The military built Camp Stockton around the springs and would eventually become the town of Fort Stockton. In the center of town a natural spring pool was made around to of the large springs. The springs quit flowing in the 1960s because so many farmers upstream drilled wells that the springs were pumped dry. After 25 years the springs started flowing again in the late winter months.
The rodeo is the 4th weekend in March and is sanctioned by UPRA (united professional rodeo association) CPRA (Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association) and NMRA (New Mexico rodeo association). Slack on Thursdays with the nightly rodeo on Friday and Saturday.
Cadillac Rodeo Company is the stock contractor.
This year there was $31,000 added money. $100 day money each event each performance.
Three sponsors are Pecos County feed and supply, ram country, and McCoy.
UPRA finals
At the State fair of Texas in Dallas October 2023
Cost of UPRA member ship
150 a year (everybody has to have a card)
A UPRA sanctioned rodeo must have how many standard events
Atleast 6 of the 9 standard events it can be four timed events or 2 rough stock events Or three timed events and three rough stock events. They have ranch bronc and no steer roping
How to win the all around at a upra rodeo
Work and compete in atleast 2 events at 10 or more rodeos and win atleast 16,000 dollars
What size do the horns have to be for steers?
Team roping and steer wrestling steer horns have to be a dime size or greater
Explain ranch bronc riding
The contestant rides in a stock saddle, and can hold onto the bronc rein and Saddlehorn. Points are awarded for spurring and waving with contestants hat.
What size do bull horns have to be?
The bull horns have to be at least a half dollar size or greater.
When does the time start in rough stock events?
The time starts when the inside shoulder breaks the plane of the chute.
How many states compete in the UPRA and name them.
New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas
How many cities are in Clay County and name them?
There are 6 cities.
Bellevue, Byers, Dean, Jolly, Henrietta, Petrolia
Henrietta is the largest.
Jolly, Henrietta, Dean, Petrolia, Byers, and Bellevue.
How many years has the Clay County Pioneer Reunion (and rodeo) been held?
This will be the 92nd annual Clay County Pioneer Reunion.
The Clay County Pioneer Reunion and Rodeo was voted for what by the UPRA?
The CCPR and rodeo is being inducted into the UPRA Hall Of Fame Class 2023 as recognition for their contribution to the UPRA and the sport of rodeo.
Clay County is celebrating what anniversary?
Clay County is celebrating its sesquicentennial or 150th anniversary since the formation of Clay County.
Who is the 9 man board?
In 1951 the 9 Man Board was formed to head up the rodeo part of the Clay County Pioneer Reunion and Rodeo. The 9 Man Board is the working arm of the Pioneer Association. They help raise money and put on the rodeo.
Three new members are added each year from each area of Clay County and serve for three years.
The 3 retiring board members are….
Brandon Dunn-chairman
Oat Deweber- vice chairman
Randy Plummer-arena director
WHO IS Miss UPRA
Aspen Wash
Who is the queen and Jr queen of Clay County
Queen -Kat Hand
Jr Queen-Laycee Littlefield
Tell me about the UPRA organization.
What time does the rodeo start?
How much are tickets?
The rodeo starts each night following presentations that start at 7 o’clock.
Rodeo tickets are $10 for adults. Children’s tickets age 6- 10 years old are $5.
Children under five get in free.
Thursday night is active military appreciation night and get in free to the rodeo with their military ID.
What bit are you using and why?
Who is the title sponsor for the rodeo?
What did you think of your pattern?
Friday events
The float parade at 10am.
Frog and terrapin races at the courthouse after the parade.
BBQ meal at VFW
Team Sortin’ at Tex-Rickard Arena @ 12:30pm
crowning of rodeo queens and rodeo at 7 PM
Countywide FFA calf scramble, ranch bronc riding, and kids calf scramble during the rodeo.
Dance starts at 9:30 PM
Saturday events
Float Parade 10am
BBQ meal at VFW
Dummy Roping- for all ages
Play Day up to 18 years old, Poles, barrels and flags- $1 per event
Craft and Vendor show at Courthouse square
Pioneer Reunion Art Show
Rodeo starts at 7 PM following presentations for winning floats. Countywide FFA calf scramble, ranch bronc riding, and kids calves scramble during the rodeo.
Dance starts at 9:30 PM
Who are the Pioneer Association Officers 2022
What is their job?
Joe Davidson- President
Carla Pullen- 1st Vice
Marci Miller- 2nd Vice
Judy Davidson- Secretary
They make all the decisions for the Clay County Pioneer Association
Thursday events
Rodeo Queen and Jr queen competition
Parade 4pm
Rodeo following presentations at 7pm
FFA of Calf scramble, ranch bronc riding, and kids calf scramble during the rodeo
Active Military night
How can you register as a Pioneer? (at the courthouse to receive a free barbecue lunch)
A person must be 60 years old and born in clay county or 60 years old and lived there for 30 or more years. 
Name 5 sponsors for the UPRA
State Fair of Texas, Cinch, Bill Fick Ford, Circle E Western Store and City National Bank
The foundation of the rodeo
When it started
The announcer
Who keeps it going
The Clay County pioneer Association was organized in 1932. The first president was George Myers.
The first rodeo was held during the reunion in 1933.
For several years, the rodeo was held at the Old Henrietta ballpark and one year was held at the Hapgood football field.
In 1947, Nat Fleming from Byers was the announcer for 50 years.
The nine men board was created in 1951 to handle the rodeo part of the reunion.
In 1952, Rodeo stock contractor J. H. Mayo, aka “Goat” was instrumental in the design of the Tex Rickard Arena where the rodeo is still held today.
Mr Mayo is in the 2001 Texas rodeo Cowboy hall of Fame and donated his time, expertise and rodeo stock for 3 years to get the rodeo well established in a permanent location.
What is the 2023 theme for the float parade
It’s a celebration!
150 Years of Clay County History
What is the name of the band and what time do they play?
J W Lane and County Road X will play Friday and Saturday night starting at 9:30.
Who is the stock contractor?
Champion rodeo Company
What is the empty saddles?
The county clerks office compiles a list of clay county pioneers have passed away from July 1 to June 30 to have in the Pioneer Reunion Book.
Criteria: be born in Clay County and at least 50 years old at time of death or must have lived in Clay County for 50 years prior to death.
What is rawhide and ruffles?
It has been 50 years since the first Rawhide and Ruffles.
A musical with people of all ages from Clay County that depicted the history of Clay County and the battle between farmers and ranchers in the county.
Who is the announcer for the CCPR
TC Long
What is the added money for the rodeo
$14,000
When is slack
Thursday and Friday after the performance
Contestants for the rodeo
Minimum 7
Maximum 10
Performance must be filled before slack taken
Who is the rodeo sanctioned by
UPRA
Who are the UPRA HALL OF FAME CLASS 2023
Clay County Pioneer Reunion and Rodeo-Henrietta,TX
Champion Rodeo Company -Buffalo, TX
When was the Clay County Pioneer Reunion organized
When did the rodeo start
1932
Modeling
Hi! I’m Amberly Tarrant from Alpine, Texas. I am 13 years old and attend Alpine Middle School. Today I’m wearing my black felt hat, Rhinestones Lipgloss earrings, my favorite pair of flare jeans made by Wrangler and my cowgirl boots. This purple bell sleeve top and fringe vest were made by Blue Ridge Rags with the classic rodeo event, saddle bronc hand painted on the back. I picked this outfit to represent the sport of rodeo.
Dinner
Good evening! I am Amberly Tarrant, the 13 year old daughter of Billy and Ralene Tarrant. I have 2 brothers and I’m the middle child. I am sponsored by Postel Family Credit Union.
A fun fact is my dad competed in the Clay County Pioneer Reunion Rodeo many moons ago and I have family who are Clay County Pioneers.
