Rodeo

Bull-riding may be the most renowned rodeo event, and it even has its own specialized professional tour, the Professional Bull Riders tour. But the sport depends on the aptness of one animal to...

Professional bull riding is not a popular sport in many areas of the United States. People in many states in the South and West, however, thoroughly enjoy the sport. Bull riding has a very long...

In a sport like bull riding, where seconds divide success from failure, no facet of preparation can be overlooked. A proper hand wrap can mean the difference between an early dismount and a...

The Calgary Stampede is an annual wild west gathering that is about 86 years old in 2009. It brings over one million rodeo fans to Canada each year. The rodeo competitions are known and recognized...

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest rodeo and livestock show in the world. It's commonly referred to as Rodeo Houston, and attendance averages nearly 2 million per year. The event...

Barrel racing, calf roping and bull riding could not be possible without a place to do it in. Enter the rodeo arena. Although cowboys, cowgirls and ranchers have been on the decline, there remains...

Of all the events in rodeo, steer wrestling is the fastest. An average wrestling match lasts only a few seconds, but in that time you may see the most exciting action on the dirt all night. The...

Learn training techniques for keeping a rodeo roping horse calm in the starting box with tips from our expert.

Learn how mistakes and penalties are counted against a rodeo ropers score in this free video clip.

Learn how a rodeo roper should come out of the box and rope a head with tips from our expert in this free video clip.

Learn the sequence of events that happens in a rodeo roping round with this free video clip.

Learn where to go and how to enter a rodeo roping competition in this free video clip.

Learn where and how to practice rodeo roping from your horse in this free video clip.

Bull riding is the most dangerous and probably the most popular rodeo event. If you're getting started in competitive bull riding, you may be looking for events to enter. Once you complete the...

Many people have attempted to make lassos and use lassos but were often discouraged easily due to lack of proper equipment or lack of knowledge. Learning to cast a lasso (lariat) is no easy task...

Though once a ranch chore, calf roping or tie-down roping, is now a competitive and popular rodeo event. If you've practiced and refined your roping technique, you're ready to find and enter a...

Choosing the right barrel saddle can be crucial to you and your horse's performance in the arena. A saddle that doesn't fit correctly can cause problems for both horse and rider. You also want...

Running poles, or pole bending, is an exciting but difficult rodeo event. Learning how to run poles is harder than learning how to barrel race. The pole pattern consists of six pvc poles in a...

Choosing a barrel racing bit is a very important decision. The right bit can help your horse reach his potential, while the wrong bit can hamper even his natural talent. Learn how to choose a...

Calf tying is a rodeo event usually designated for younger participants. It involves the skills of dismounting quickly, catching a calf without roping it and tying its legs securely enough to stay...

Steer roping is a rodeo event that pits a rodeo cowboy on a horse against a steer in the arena. The rodeo contestant who lassos the steer by the horns and then ties up the steer with his rope in...

Rodeo belt buckles do a lot more than keep your pants up. They can show off your allegiance to a particular rodeo event or contestant. Rodeo belt buckles are also often given as prizes to the top...

Team roping is one of the most exciting competitions at a rodeo. The event features two riders and two horses, both roping one calf. One rider ropes the calf's head and the other rider ropes the...