Not familiar with the events that take place at the rodeo? Here are some explanations to help you enjoy the action!
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Tie Down Calf Roping
As with saddle bronc riding and team roping, the roots of tie-down roping can be traced back to the working…
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Team Roping
Team roping requires close cooperation and timing between two highly skilled ropers - a header and a heeler - and…
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Steer Wrestling
The objective of the steer wrestler, who is also known as a "bulldogger," is to use strength and technique to…
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Saddle Bronc
Saddle bronc riding evolved from the task of breaking and training horses to work the cattle ranches of the Old…
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Mixed Team Roping
Team Roping is a true team effort. There are two riders, a header and a healer. The header first ropes…
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Ladies Breakaway Roping
Breakaway roping is a variation of calf roping where a calf is roped, but not thrown and tied. It is…
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Jr. Bull Riding
Using smaller animals for the first time tikes testing the waters of competition, Jr. Bull Riding is available for all…
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Indian Relay
This event is one of the wildest, most colorful events in all of equine sports. This event is a long…
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Businessmen’s Ribbon Roping
The business entered in this event must have a representative from their business plus a roper and a mugger. (At…
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Bull Riding
The bull rider may use only one hand to stay aboard during the eight-second ride. If he touches the bull…
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Barrel Racing
The barrel pattern is fairly simple; there are three barrels set up in a triangular pattern and each rider must…
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Bareback
To stay aboard the horse, a bareback rider uses a rigging made of leather and constructed to meet PRCA safety…
