United Rodeo Association

www.unitedrodeoassociation.com

URA Phone/Fax - 620-625-2566            ura@carrollsweb.com

URA Office - 1629 140th Road, Yates Center, KS 66783

The United Rodeo Assocation is a non-profit organization established in 1962 that sanctions rodeos primarily in the nine state area of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The URA season goes year round, beginning in September or October after the point cut-off for our Finals Rodeo.  Our Championship Finals Rodeo is held each fall and features the top 15 contestants in each of nine events.  (Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding,  Bull Riding,  Women's Barrel Racing,  Calf Roping, Forty and Over Calf Roping,  Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping)

The URA has averaged 800 members each of the past few years and annually approves or co-approves an average of more than 100 rodeos. Our strength is in giving solid support to regional rodeo within our established territory. We continue to grow on that basis. Our primary goal is to work cooperatively with committees, stock contractors, members and contestants for our mutual success! 

For more information contact Secretary Muff McGee at ura@carrollsweb.com or 620-625-2566.

Check out the schedule page for new rodeo listings and be aware of the early entry dates for Leon, Perry, and Newark

Miss URA 2010

Rachel Bergren

Villisca, IA

Reigning as your 2010 Miss United Rodeo Association is Rachel Bergren.  Rachel is a Southwest Iowa native, from the town of Villisca.  Growing up on a family farm gave Rachel a love and appreciation for all aspects agriculture, which she hopes to spread during her travels as Miss URA 2010.

Rachel is no stranger to the responsibilities that come with holding a rodeo queen title.  Rachel was the 2008 Miss Rodeo Iowa State University and 2008 Miss Rodeo Leon.

Rachel is currently a Senior at Iowa State University majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Agricultural Business.  At Iowa State she has been a member of the Rodeo Club, Block and Bridle Club, and serves as a teacher’s assistant for animal nutrition.

“I am blessed to be representing the URA this year.  I am looking forward to spreading enthusiasm for our wonderful sport, helping out wherever I can, and of course, meeting many wonderful people!”