Gilroy Rodeo Hide Race

Gilroy Rodeo will offer 3 options for the Hide Race:

• Friday August 8, 2025 at 6:15 p.m., must check-in by 5 p.m.

• Saturday August 9, 2025 at 5:15 p.m., must check-in by 4 p.m.

• Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:45 a.m., must check in by 10:30 a.m

 

One entry per same team only.  In order to enter twice, you must have a different partner.

Use Contestant Entrance for parking.  

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Buckles and Prize money awards to first place team.  Additional placings may be awarded based on the amount of teams entered.  Top fastest time(s) over 3 days will determine the final winner(s).

 

Requirements:

• Paid entry form, fees are non-refundable.

• No late entries

• Must check-in at allocated times

• Must be at least age 16 and over at time of entry

• All riders wear western attire to include cowboy hat/helmet, boots & long sleeve button down shirt.

• Contestants may hang on however they choose.

• Flagger/Judge will start time upon crossing  the starting line.  Horse and rider will be required to pick up the hide rider at the other end of the arena.  The hide rider must be on the hide prior to passing the end barrel and ride on top of hide until the finish line when flagged or the team will be disqualified.  

• All judges' decisions are final.

• The hide set up provided by Gilroy Rodeo to be used

• You are encouraged to bring and wear your own safety equipment such as goggles, chaps or helmets.

• 60 Second time Limit

• Rules or schedule are subject to change

ENTRIES OPEN JULY 1, 2025

CONTACT ARENA@GILROYRODEO.COM FOR ANY QUESTIONS.