NLBRAOFMI

National Little Britches Rodeo Association of Michigan

Trail Hand Division (7 & Under – State-Only Program)
The Trail Hand division is unique to Michigan and serves as an introduction to rodeo, allowing young participants to develop skills in a supportive, educational environment. For more information on the Trail Hand division, please visit the Trail Hand page of the website. 


Little Wrangler Division (5-8 Years Old – National Division)

  • Goat Tail Untying
  • Barrel Racing
  • Flag Racing
  • Pole Bending

**Dual Division Option – Kids ages 5-7 may participate in both Trail Hand & Little Wrangler, but cannot compete in the same event in both divisions (e.g., cannot do barrels in both LW and TH).


Junior Division (9-13 Years Old – National Division)

Junior Girls Events

  • Goat Tying
  • Trail Course
  • Barrel Racing
  • Pole Bending
  • Breakaway Calf Roping
  • Dally Ribbon Roping**
  • Team Roping**

Junior Boys Events

  • Goat Tying
  • Flag Racing
  • Breakaway Calf Roping
  • Dally Ribbon Roping**
  • Team Roping**
  • Bull Riding


Senior Division (14-18 Years Old – National Division)
Senior Girls Events

  • Goat Tying
  • Trail Course
  • Barrel Racing
  • Pole Bending
  • Breakaway Calf Roping
  • Dally Ribbon Roping**
  • Team Roping**

Senior Boys Events

  • Tie-Down Calf Roping
  • Dally Ribbon Roping**
  • Team Roping**
  • Steer Wrestling
  • Saddle Bronc Riding
  • Bareback Bronc Riding
  • Bull Riding


*Team Events
Dally Ribbon Roping and Team Roping require a partner within the same age division. Partners can be male or female.

NLBRA of Mi Events 

Divisions for the 2024-2025 Season (July 8, 2024 – June 2, 2025)

Trail Hand (State-Only Division)

  • 7 years old & under

Little Wrangler 

  • 5 to 8 years old

Junior

  • 9 to 13 years old

Senior

  • 14 to 18 years old

Memberships: You can join at any time during the rodeo season!



Events by Division

The NLBRA of Michigan offers multiple age divisions to ensure fair competition and skill development for all participants. Your division is determined by your age on the first Monday following the National Finals Rodeo. If you were 18 at the start of the season, you remain eligible even if you turn 19.