Florida Little Britches
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Florida Little
Britches Rodeo
Come Ride with Us
Florida Little Britches is kicking off it's 9th rodeo season. We are excited to welcome back our rodeo families, old and new. We are proud of all of our kids for reaching goals last season, whether it be at the local level, at nationals, or at another function. We love to see them strive in this sport! We are looking forward to seeing them all come together again and compete, cheer each other on, and make memories and friendships to last a lifetime.
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Florida Little Britches is a youth rodeo association in Florida for kids ages 5 - 18. We are a sanctioned chapter of the NLBRA, one of the oldest rodeo associations in America, and these kids will be given an opportunity to qualify and compete at the National Little Britches Finals. The NLBRA season begins each year in July after the National Finals that takes place at in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Contestants must place in the top 6 at 6 rodeos per event to qualify for the NLBFR. Contestants qualifying for the National Finals will compete for buckles, saddles, scholarships, and other awards.
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There are five divisions for Contestant's ages 5 - 18 (age is based on the contestant's age as of July 8, 2024)
Little Wranglers (boys and girls) - ages 5 - 8 years old
(Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Untying, & Flag Race)
Junior Girls - ages 9 - 13 years old
(Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Breakaway, Trail Course, Team Roping, & Dally Ribbon Roping)
Junior Boys - ages 9 - 13 years old
(Breakaway, Goat Tying, Flag Race, Team Roping, Dally Ribbon Roping, Bareback Steer Riding, Saddle Steer Riding, Bull Riding)
Senior Girls - ages 14 - 18 years old
(Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Breakaway, Trail Course, Team Roping, & Dally Ribbon Roping)
Senior Boys - ages 14 - 18 years old
(Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Dally Ribbon Roping, Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding)
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During the FLBRA rodeos, contestants will compete for NLBRA points and their share of the jackpot. 60% of each entry fee goes into the jackpot (does not include stock charge). If a contestant joins the local membership, they will also compete for end of the year awards (all awards are based on the financial stability of the association). More information can be found in the NLBRA Rulebook and the FLBRA Ground Rules.
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Florida Little Britches Rodeo has volunteers that are passionate about making this a successful association for our youth. Our contestants have drive, skill, passion, and sportsmanship. We always welcome new members and would love to meet you!
To join, click the link below!
2025 - 2026 Signups are open! Our season officially starts August 1, 2025.
National Membership fee are $80 per contestant. Not sure you want to join? No problem. We allow permit riders. Permits fees are $30 per rodeo. If you decide to join by the end of the day, notify our secretary and $25 of your permit fee will be applied to your National membership. National members are eligible to compete in any Little Britches sanctioned rodeo across the U.S. All you do is enter up, follow their ground rules, and pay their local fees.
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FLBRA membership is optional, however you must be a National member. FLBRA members will compete to accumulate local points for awards at the end of the season. FLBRA offers a family membership for $100. Family memberships pertain to contestants who reside together. Contestants must compete in 75% of the rodeos for each event, along with meeting fundraising requirements to be eligible for end of the year awards and travel money (when available.) FLBRA members are required to sell $200 in raffle tickets. and $100 in ads for the yearbook (due in December), per family. If eligibility requirements are not met, contestant is still eligible to compete, but will not continue to accumulate points for local awards. Be sure to check out our ground rules for all the details. Our local membership forms and liability waivers can be completed online.
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2026 NLBRA Contestant Membership (online submittal)
NLBRA offers a referral program. Be sure to list your friend who recommended LB.
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FLBRA Local Membership (online submittal; optional, but you must be a NLBRA member)
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FLBRA Liability Waiver (online submittal to be completed by ALL contestants competing in an FLBRA event)
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Yearbook Ad Form (for local members - due in January)
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2025 - 2026 FLBRA Ground Rules
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Vendors are welcome to join us!
Please contact Amanda Hayward @ (352) 446-4480 for more information​
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