Rodeo Austin Ride for the Brand Cowboy Tournament™ Qualifying Rounds will take place March 11-23, 2017 and will spotlight 8 contestants each night in the bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bull riding events. $234,000 will be split between these 12 rounds. The top 16 athletes overall will advance on to the Playoff Rounds.