Events
Rodeo History
Technicalities
Rodeo Specific
100
Name the the event where cowboys ride bucking horses with a saddle on.
Saddle Bronc Riding
100
What event is known as the "classic event of rodeo"?
Saddle Bronc Riding
100
Name the two types/categories of events in Rodeo
Timed Events
Rough Stock Events
100
Who was the first entertainer to ever play at the rodeo?
Gene Autry
200
Name the the event where cowboys ride bucking horses without a saddle, but with a riggin only.
Bareback Riding
200
What month is the National Finals Rodeo held?
December
200
If you break the barrier in the timed event, how many seconds are added to your time.
10 seconds
200
What is the Houston rodeo's charitable purpose?
Supports education, benefits youth, and promotes better agricultural practices
300
Name the the event where cowboys ride bucking bulls.
Bull riding
300
What is the name of the Professional association for Rodeo?
Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)
300
If you knock a barrel over in the barrel racing, how many seconds are added to your time?
5 seconds
300
Where is the richest rodeo held?
Reno, NV
400
This event consists of a "header" and a "heeler", where the competitors rope the head and hind feet of a steer.
Team Roping
400
Where is the National Finals Rodeo currently held each year?
Vegas (at UNLV)
400
Name the only timed event that does not use cattle.
Barrel Racing
400
What is the Houston rodeo's official mascot?
Howdy!
500
What is the event where a cowboy ropes and ties down 3 legs of a calf?
Calf Roping/Tie Down Roping
500
Where did rodeo originate? (Country)
Mexico
500
How many competitors are involved in the team roping?
2
500
Who performed at the Houston rodeo and became a star?
Elvis Presley