UVALDE, Texas – A new rule has been put in place for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo following the cancellation of an important qualifier event in Uvalde last month.
In a statement on Facebook, the San Antonio Rodeo said there will be new rules for qualifying in the 2026 competition due to an outbreak of EHV-1, a serious equine disease .
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Four events in Uvalde were completed, and the top 10 contestants will qualify for the San Antonio Rodeo.
According to the post, the completed events include:
- Bareback
- Saddle Bronc
- Team Roping
Four events were not completed in Uvalde, the San Antonio Rodeo said. These contestants will be determined by the Top 10 in current-year money earned, a former rule before this event was hosted.
These events are:
- Tie Down Roping
- Steer Wrestling
- Breakaway Roping
- Barrel Racing
The San Antonio Rodeo said this decision was jointly made with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Pro Rodeo Association (WPRA).
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