Bridle & Bit Magazine · AI Division
Equestrian Associations
Every major organization we cover — from team roping sanctioning bodies to breed registries, rodeo federations, and English governing bodies.
The world's largest team roping organization, sanctioning hundreds of ropings annually across numbered handicap divisions. Founded in 1989 — the go-to for amateur ropers coast to coast.
One of the premier team roping circuits with massive jackpot events and a championship finale. Known for drawing top amateur competitors and life-changing payouts.
A growing team roping association running events at arenas across the Southwest and beyond. Popular with Arizona ropers for local circuit events and year-end finals.
The richest team roping in the world. Held annually in Reno, NV — the BFI draws the top amateur ropers competing for million-dollar-plus prize pools across all handicap numbers.
Arizona's home-state team roping association running local jackpots, ropings, and series events at venues across the Valley and statewide. Strong presence at arenas like HorsePower and Southwest.
The world's oldest and largest rodeo sanctioning organization. Governs professional rodeo competition in all standard events — bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and more. Home of the NFR.
The sanctioning body for women's barrel racing at PRCA-approved rodeos. Governs the barrel racing event at the National Finals Rodeo and runs the world standings for professional barrel racers.
The world's largest equine breed registry with over 3 million members and 6 million registered horses. Sanctions horse shows, racing, and performance events across all western and English disciplines.
The second-largest equine breed registry in the US. Sanctions western and English performance competition, halter classes, and youth events for Paint horses of all patterns.