The first true rodeo
PRCA
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
PRCA Rules
60 rules that govern livestock care
220-280 lbs
Weight limitation for calves
450-650 lbs
Weight limitation for steers
Bulls weigh up to 2000 lbs
Bull Hide Thickness
7 mm
Horse Hide Thickness
5 mm
The average amount of time a bronc or bull works in a year
5 minutes
Tooke Ranch
The first bucking horse breeding program that bred specifically for rodeo livestock
Seconds a Rider Must Stay on a Bronc or Bull
Eight seconds without touching equipment, themselves, or the animal with their free hand
What is Judged in Bareback Riding
The rider is judged on his control during the ride and on his spurring technique
Mark Out
This rule requires riders to have the rowels of both spurs in front of, and touching, the break of the bronc's shoulders on its first move out and stay till the front hooves touch the ground.
The Horse's Performance Accounts for ____ of the Score
Half the potential score.
Bull Riders are NOT Required to..
Spur
Over his Hand
The term used for when a bull rider tries to remain forward. Leaning back could cause him to be whipper forward.
What is judged in Bull Riding
Good body position, use of the free arm, and spurring action. Spurring is not required but adds points.
Timed Events
Steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping and barrel racing - events in which the contestant(s) who make the fastest qualified runs win.
Bulldogger
A steer wrestler
Hazer
The cowboy on horseback tasked with keeping the steer running in a straight line.
Broke the Barrier
When the rider begins his chase before the steer has broken the barrier
Breaking the Barrier Penalty
10 Seconds
Disqualification in Steer Wrestling
If the bulldogger doesn't bring the steer either to a stop, or change their body direction, the throw is disqualified.
The Timer Stops When the Steer is
On his side with all four leg pointing the same direction
Header
The first cowboy who either ropes the steer by the horns, around the neck, or "half head" which is one horn and the neck
Heeler
The second cowboy who trails along beside the steer until the header turns the steer and attempts to rope the back feet
Dallying
When the header wraps his rope around the saddle horn after making his catch
Penalty for only roping one hind foot (Legged)
5 second penalty
Team Roping Crossfire
The heeler has to wait until the header has succeeded in roping and redirecting the steer. Otherwise, the entire team is disqualified. If the legs are roped first, it is considered a cross fire.
Flagman
This man is the event official who signals the end of the round.
Jerk-Down
when a calf is roped, but then flipped over backward. This is a penalty that warrants disqualification.
Team Roping Time Stops When
When both cowboys' horses are facing eachother, the timer stops.
Tie Down Roping Comes From
When sick calves were roped and tied down for medical treatment
Legal Tie
3 legs must be crossed and included in the wrap and the tie must be secured with a half hitch (hooey)
What happens when the cow is not standing when the Tie Down roper gets to it
The cowboy must allow the cow to stand before tying him down
Pigging String
used to tie a calf's feet together in tie-down roping
WPRA
Women's Professional Rodeo Association
Penalty for Knocking a Barrel
Five second penalty if the rider knocks a barrel
If the Barrel Racer Touches or Moves the Barrels..
No Penalty is Added
Time Measurement Used in Barrel Racing
Hundredths of a Second
NHSRA
National High School Rodeo Association
NLBRA
National Little Britches Rodeo Association
NIRA
National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
Added Money
purse money supplied by the rodeo committee; added to entry fees to make up the total prize money
Association Saddle
saddle recognized by the PRCA for the use in Saddle Bronc Riding
Bareback Rigging
The cinch on a horse's back with a strap for Bareback Bronc Riding
Barrier
A rope stretched across the front of the box from which the horse emerges. It is attached to the steer or calf to allow them a headstart
Bronc Rein
rein attached to the horse's halter for balance while riding a saddle bronc
Bull Rope
flat, braided rope used in the bull riding as the only handhold for the bull rider; wrapped around the bull and the rider's hand
Chute
the pen that holds the animal in order for the rider to get on and prepare for his ride
Half-Dally
A dally of 1-2 loops that is dangerous as it may slip
Flank Strap
A soft sheepskin- or Neoprene-lined strap placed in the area where a human's belt would go, it encourages the animal to kick out behind itself rather than rear up, which provides a safer, showier ride.
Rank
A bull or bronc that is hard to ride
Re-Ride
Another ride given to a saddle bronc, bareback bronc, or bull rider in the same go-round when either the stock or the cowboy is not afforded a fair opportunity to show their best. This can be caused by things like a chute-fighting animal, a fallen animal, etc
Rowel
a small wheel with sharp teeth on the back of a spur
Slack
A time other than during the performance when the "extra" contestants compete in the rodeo. There are only 8-12 spots
Stock Contractor
The person or organization that provides all the livestock used in the rodeo events.
Announcers
The person who delivers commentary throughout the rodeo to acquaint the audience with the contestants and educate fans about competition rules
Bullfighters
rodeo athletes whose job is to protect bull riders after they dismount or are bucked off; immediately move towards the bull to direct its attention away from the cowboy and towards the exit gate
Clowns
Not responsible for cowboy protection, they are entertainers who keep the audience engaged during breaks in the rodeo.
Barrel Men
entertain the audience; for cowboy's protection jumps in and out of a barrel in the arena
Specialty Acts
entertainment in the transitions between competition
Judges
Trained professionals who check the livestock arena before the rodeo, score riding events, flag timed events, and determine if rules are followed
Pickup Men
Two mounted cowboys who help riders dismount, release a bucking horse's soft flank strap, and escort bucking horses and bulls to the exit gate after a ride
Cowboy Hat
Can be made of straw or felt; a hat made for shade, protection, and useful in watering horses
Chaps
leather leg coverings worn by cowboys to protect them from thorny plants
Protective Vest
This piece of equipment is modern and designed to protect rough stock riders from horns and hooves
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