Events

Bareback

Bareback riding is the most physically challenging event in rodeo. The easy part is staying on the horse, while it is bucking, twisting and kicking. Did we mention that the cowboy has to do all of this with one hand? >> more

Barrel Racing

This women’s event is swift, exciting and is one of the crowd favorites. Barrel racing began as a friendly challenge of horsemanship skills between cowgirls and has developed into a multi-million dollar professional sport. >> more

Breakaway Roping

Breakway roping features a calf and a mounted cowgirl. A 10-foot rope is fastened around the calf's neck which is used to ensure the calf gets a head start. >> more

Bull Riding

Bull Riding is the wildest, most dangerous and popular event in rodeo. The risks are obvious, but the adrenaline rush and eight seconds of sheer excitement are why cowboys do it and fans love it. >> more

The Calf Scramble

The calf scramble is one of the wildest, most chaotic and unscripted events in rodeo. Can anyone say free-for-all? >> more

Mutton Bustin’

Mutton Bustin' is similar to bull riding, with two differences, the sheep and the children. The event is for children 5 to 7 years old, under 55 pounds. >> more

Pole Bending

Pole bending is a timed event that features a horse and a mounted rider, running a serpentine path around six poles in a line. >> more

Saddle Bronc

Saddle Bronc riding is considered rodeo’s classic event. The event evolved from the ranch chore of breaking and training horses to work the cattle ranches of the old West. >> more

Steer Wrestling

Steer Wrestling, also known as bulldogging, is a rodeo event where a steer is released from a chute and a horse-mounted rider chases the steer, jumps off the horse next to the steer, and wrestles the steer to the ground by twisting its horns. >> more

Team Roping

Team roping is the only true team event in rodeo, comprised of a header and a heeler. The steer is given a 30-foot head start. >> more

Tie-Down Roping

Another event taken from the life on the range of the working cowboy, calf roping has developed from the chore of securely tying a full-grown cow or steer needing medical attention. >> more