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Steer roping — Steer roping, also known as steer tripping , is a rodeo event that features a steer and one mounted cowboy. The steers are moved through narrow pathways leading to a chute with spring loaded doors. A 10 foot rope is fastened around the steer s… … Wikipedia
steer roping — noun capturing a steer with a lasso • Hypernyms: ↑roping • Part Holonyms: ↑rodeo … Useful english dictionary
Steer riding — Riding steers in contrast to using cattle for oxen has an equally long history, although not as well known. Steers were ridden by American Indians such as Blue Duck, who choose to raid farmsteads on a steer knowing that loose cattle around the… … Wikipedia
Team Roping — also known as heading and heeling is a rodeo event that features a steer (typically a Corriente) and two mounted cowboys or cowgirls. The first roper is referred to as the header, the person who ropes the front of the steer, usually around the… … Wikipedia
Calf roping — in modern competition Calf roping, also known as tie down roping, is a rodeo event that features a calf and a rider mounted on a horse. The goal of this timed event is for the rider to catch the calf by throwing a loop of rope from a lariat… … Wikipedia
team roping — ▪ rodeo event rodeo event in which two mounted cowboys (cowboy) attempt to rope and immobilize a full grown steer. The event is timed, and the team with the lowest time wins. The team is allowed three throws. The first roper, called the header,… … Universalium
rodeo — rodeoer, n. /roh dee oh , roh day oh/, n., pl. rodeos, v., rodeoed, rodeoing. n. 1. a public exhibition of cowboy skills, as bronco riding and calf roping. 2. a roundup of cattle. 3. Informal. any contest offering prizes in various events: a… … Universalium
Rodeo — (IPAEng|ˈroʊdioʊ or IPA|/roʊˈdeɪoʊ/) is a sport which arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain, Mexico, and later the United States, Canada, South America and Australia. It was based on the skills required of the working… … Wikipedia
History of rodeo — tracks the the lineage of modern Western rodeo. Early history of rodeo Rodeo stresses its western folk hero image and its being a genuinely American creation. But in fact it grew out of the practices of Spanish ranchers and their Mexican ranch… … Wikipedia
National Finals Rodeo — Luke Branquinho at the 2004 National Finals Rodeo. The National Finals Rodeo, organized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, is the premier championship rodeo event in the United States. Wrangler Jeans is the title sponsor for the 10… … Wikipedia
