The National Little Britches Rodeo Association is based in Colorado Springs, CO. For the past 10 years, the NLBRA has selected five (5) Sr Boys to represent the organization at the Lazy E. The Senior Boys, ages 14-19, battle it out over the year, in over 600 sanctioned NLBRA rodeos nationwide. This includes 47 franchises and 33 states. It has always been a close race to include the regular season rodeos and the Little Britches finals, which has been held at the Lazy E during the summers of 2016-2025. After a tough seasons of competition, the NLBRA selects NLBRA constituents for the Junior Ironman. They are reviewed and recommended by the committee and approved by the full board process. Through this selection process the committee's goal is to send the most well rounded group of boys who have accumulated points in heading, heeling, steer wrestling, and calf roping. They also look for boys who had personal characteristics, attitude and ethics that represented the type of youth that NLBRA expects with good sportsmanship. These contestants competed during the regular season to accrue points in heading, heeling, tie down and steer wrestling, which are the events required of them at the Junior Ironman. The young men are chosen on the merits listed above and the points accrued in the events listed above as well. These young cowboys, along with cowboys chosen via a selection process through the Lazy E, compete against each other in February / March every year. They have their chance to showcase their skills in a fast paced 4 event competition, with the goal to not only win the prize monies, but to be considered for competition one day at the Timed Event Championships.
In 2027, this great event will change after the addition of the Jr Iron Maiden. Three (3) men and two (2) alternates will be selected to represent our NLBRA organization. Stay tuned for more existing new on this great event. Notification of those selected will occur in late fall.
These contestants will compete in three performances consisting of Heading, Heeling, Tie Down Roping and Steer Wrestling. Award monies of $30,000 is awarded: winner gets $20,000; second place gets $5000, third place gets $2000 plus rounds pay $750 for first and $250 for second.