Terminology
A bull or bronc that is hard to ride
Rank
What is the pattern shape that barrel racers run around the barrels?
Cloverleaf pattern
How long must the rider stay on the animal's back for a qualified ride?
8 seconds
A rein attached to the horse's halter for balance while riding a saddle bronc.
Bronc Rein
Rodeo athletes whose job is to protect bull riders after they dismount or are bucked off the bulls.
Bullfighters
The pen that holds the animal in order for the rider to get on and prepare for his ride.
Chute
What are the 2 partners in team roping called?
Header and Heeler
Name the 3 roughstock events in rodeo.
Bareback Bronc riding, Saddlebronc riding, Bull riding
What do you call the handhold made of leather and rawhide that a bareback rider holds on to?
Rigging
Entertainers who keep the audience engaged during breaks in the rodeo. They are not responsible for cowboy protection.
Another ride given to a bronc or bull rider when the first ride is ruled by the judges as unsatisfactory, such as not giving the rider a fair chance to make a good ride.
Re-Ride
What is the penalty for knocking over a barrel in barrel racing?
5 seconds added to their time
The only roughstock event where spurring the animal is not required.
Bull Riding
Name 3 parts of the traditional dress of a rodeo cowboy.
Cowboy hat, cowboy boots, Wrangler jeans, and a western belt sporting a trophy belt buckle, and a long-sleeve, button up shirt.
Trained professionals who check the livestock and arena before the rodeo, score riding events, flag timed events, and determine whether the contestant follows the rules.
Judges
A time other than during the performance when the "extra" contestants compete in the rodeo.
Slack
What is the penalty for "breaking the barrier" and not allowing the calf a proper head start out of the gate?
10 seconds added to his time
What is the total possible points in roughstock events and how are they divided?
100 points
Half is based on the contestant's ride and Half is based on the animal
This piece of equipment is modern and is designed to protect rough stock riders from horns and hooves.
Protective Vest
Two mounted cowboys who help riders dismount, release the bucking horse's soft flank strap, and escort bucking horses and bulls to the exit gate after a ride.
Pickup Men
Purse money supplied by the rodeo committee. It is added to entry fees to make up the total prize money.
Added Money
In tie-down roping, what does the cowboy do when he completes his tie, to signal to the judge to stop the timer?
He throws his hands in the air
If, prior to the 8 second timer, the rider: touches the animal, himself, or his equipment with his free hand;
if either foot slips out of a stirrup;
if he drops the bronc rein;
if he fails to have his feet in the proper "mark out" position at the beginning of the ride;
he gets bucked off
What is the name of the rope used to tie any 3 of the calf's legs together in tie-down roping?
Pigging String
A cowboy who rides beside a steer on the opposite side of the steer wrestler. His job is to keep the steer running straight and close to the contestant's horse.