Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to go to Nationals in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The first thing to do is visit the rodeo office and pick up your contestant packet.

The following steps must be completed before you leave the finals on Sunday:  

Step 1 – Online Entry, Jackpot, Video Fee – EQuest Event

• All qualifiers will be marked as eligible in the membership system once confirmed. We ask that the Top 8 in each event notify the Provincial Secretary ASAP if you are going, or if you would go if rolled up. Visit the rodeo office in person or send a text to 780-305-9640. 
• Sign in to EQuest Event and re-link your NHSRA account. (You will need to know your membership login as well as your EQuest login.) See this video for instructions. 
• Select 2026 National Junior High Finals Rodeo and enter your event(s).  
• Optional Jackpot $100 USD may be added (except shooting). This is a side pot of your rodeo run. If you place in either round or the average, you will receive a payout.
• Mandatory Video Fee $25 USD will be added to your cart (except shooters)
• Complete your transaction. Payment accepted by Credit Card or ACH only. 
• Take a screenshot of your receipt to show the provincial secretary.

Step 2 – Camping and Stalls

Camping and Stalls for the NJHFR are booked and paid online through Open Stalls. 

• Create your Open Stalls account. https://openstalls.com/
• Type in 2026 National Junior High Finals Rodeo in the search bar and the event should appear.
• There is a specific Open Stalls Password for Alberta you need. This will be provided at signups.  
• See instructions and screenshots in this PDF.
• Click BOOK NOW and follow the steps.
• Contestants are allowed one stall per event (except steer wrestling and cutting). Extra Stall must be selected for additional horses. 
• You will receive an email receipt. Your reservation will also be available on your profile in Open Stalls. You will need to show your receipt to the provincial secretary.

Step 3 – Notarized Minors Release, Insurance, Felt Back #

• Complete the Notarized Minors Release Form, then bring it to the provincial secretary for processing.
  • Both parent signatures are required and must be done in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths. (A Commissioner will be present on Sunday at the finals.)
  • If one parent is not present at the finals, and you intend to go to Nationals if you qualify, you can get the forms signed with a commissioner ahead of time and bring it with you to the finals.
  • Contestants will not be allowed to enter unless both signatures are on the form.
• You will need to pay for remaining fees—Insurance and Felt Back # ($20 USD)
• Payment accepted by cash, cheque or etransfer.
  

Step 4 – Jackets

Qualifier Jackets may be purchased by anyone who finished 1st – 4th. Rolled up contestants may purchase a jacket only if they are attending Nationals. 

• Jacket Price (USD) – $315 plus customizations: 
• Embroidered Name: $16
• Event Chevrons: $24 each
• Most years jackets are delivered at Nationals, but this is not guaranteed as the per order deadline is May 11th.  
• Order forms will be available on Sunday. Payment by cash, cheque or etransfer. 

Step 5 – Banners and T Shirts

• Team Alberta T-shirts will be available to purchase
• Provincial Champions will receive one (1) banner courtesy of the AHSRA to hang in their school or community centre. You may purchase extras.  
• National Qualifiers Banners will also be available to purchase. 

Once these steps are completed, you’re good to go!  

When you get home from Provincials

There are a few things you still need to take care of. Visit the 2026 NJHFR page for details on:  

• Golf Carts are booked directly with the rental company.
• As per the NHSRA Golf Cart Policy, contestants are not allowed to drive golf carts; ATVs, Ebikes, etc are not allowed. Golf carts are limited, so book yours as soon as possible.  
• Stall Mats are available to purchase.
• Rodeo tickets may be purchased online. 

If travelling with horses you will need to coordinate Horse Papers and Vet Appointments.

• Horse ID papers will be in your contestant packet 
• Guthrie – (state specific requirements will be updated, brand inspections)
• All horses require a Negative Coggins test – Book your vet appointment 

Contestants entered in Light Rifle will need to apply for a Temporary Firearms Permit. This can take up to 2 weeks, so the sooner you do it the better. 

• Form 6NIA (ATF F 5330.3D)

Other travel documents: 

• Passports – Check expiry dates. If you need a letter from the AHSRA to fast track the process, let the provincial secretary know. 

If you need to add or cancel any stalls or camping, please contact the Provincial Secretary, who will notify the National Office.