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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 a steady enough throng of rodeo performers and competitors that the rodeo arena is still going strong. In some areas the rodeo arena is a... more »
Short for First in Boating the Arkansas, FIBArk is one whitewater festival worth waiting for every June in Salida, Colorado. Take part in kayak competitions, raft races, skateboard showdowns, or just hang out around the Salida Whitewater Park to watch the wet ’n wild fun that's been going down river since 1949. more »
Freestyle kayaking, also known as playboating, is a form of extreme whitewater boating. In a kayak, a paddler performs a variety of tricks, turns, flips or moves in a given space against rushing water. In freestyle kayaking competitions, the objective is to travel a specified length while performing different moves, each scored with... more »
Like other sports, riding horses is easier and safer when the rider wears apparel and gear designed to protect him from injuries. A fall from a horse can occur at a speed of 20 to 30 miles per hour so not only should horse riding apparel be functional, it should protect the rider. more »
The flag race is a popular rodeo event that is very similar to barrel racing. The course that a flag racer rides is set up in a triangular pattern, just like in barrel racing. However, in flag racing, only two positions are barrels, with the middle position being a pole. Each of the barrels has a bucket on top that is filled 75% with... more »
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Rodeo is an old sport started in the United States as a competition between cowboys competing in events that originated from work on the ranch.... more »
Sport rodeo evolved from the common duties and chores of old-time cowboys working cattle ranches in the West. Now, rodeos combine several... more »
Rodeo is a sport rooted in Spanish and Mexican tradition. Rodeo comes from the Spanish word "rodear," which means to surround. In the 1700s... more »
A rodeo clown does not just run around the arena making people laugh. He is protecting the lives of the fallen bull riders and trying to keep... more »
When it comes to thrill and excitement, there is nothing quite like the rodeo. Gay rodeo is a serious event and includes all the regular... more »
Rodeo ( or ) 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 vaqueros and later, cowboys, in what today is the western United States, western Canada, and northern Mexico. Today it is a sporting event that consists of events that involve horses and other livestock, designed to test the skill and speed of the human cowboy and cowgirl athletes who participate. Professional rodeos generally comprises the following events: tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing. The events are divided into two basic categories: the rough stock events and the timed events. Depending on sanctioning organization and region, other events such as breakaway roping, goat tying, or pole bending may also be a part of some rodeos.
Rodeo, particularly popular today within the Canadian province of Alberta and throughout the western United States, is the official state sport of Wyoming and Texas. The iconic silhouette image of a "Bucking Horse and Rider" is a federal and state-registered trademark of the State of Wyoming.General Wyoming Information, web site accessed July 12, 2007 at http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/wy_symb.htm The Legislature of Alberta has considered making rodeo the official sport of that province; however, enabling legislation has yet to be passed.https://www.getgrowingforbusiness.com/mynews/news-headlines-details.asp?news_id301869
In North America, professional rodeos are governed and sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), while other associations govern childrens, high school, collegiate, and senior rodeos. Associations also exist for Native Americans and other minority groups. The traditional season for competitive rodeo runs from spring through read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodeo
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