Also called: Pro Rodeo Judge, Rodeo Official
Scores bull riding, bronc riding, and roping at rodeos, judging both the rider and the animal, and enforcing safety and timing rules.
A rodeo judge stands in the arena dirt during bareback riding, scoring the rider's spurring and the horse's bucking out of 100. In roping events they flag the start and watch for broken barriers, then sign the official results.
Approximate; paid per performance, often part-time.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Rodeo experience plus judging seminars and a rules test.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Steady demand across rodeo country.
Low risk for 10 years. Live arena judging and safety calls need trained people on the dirt.
Classes: Agriculture or FFA, Physical education, Math.
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