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Rodeo Questions Answered!

Sat, 15 May 2010 09:25:54 +0000

What�is rodeo?
The word 'rodeo' was borrowed from the Spanish cowboys or vaqueros. Rodeo is a form of the verb 'rodear', which means 'to surround' or 'round-up'. The word was used to describe the act of gathering cattle before a cattle drive.
Why is rodeo only 8 seconds?
The 8 second length of a qualified ride was devised purely for the safety and well-being of the animals involved. After 8 seconds the horse or bulls bucking ability decreases because of fatigue, adrenaline loss, etc.
Do rodeo animals get harmed?
No, in fact the sport is so humane that life expectancy for rodeo animals is longer than most livestock, including saddle horses.
Can women compete in rodeo?
In college and high school rodeo, all events are open to both genders. While women have yet to break into other events on the national scene, at other levels of rodeo women are represented and can compete.
How is rodeo organized?
Rodeo is administered by groups known as rodeo Associations, the biggest of which is the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Association memberships are usually made up of the competitors, stock contractors (provide all the livestock), judges, and organizational personnel (like announcers, secretaries, etc.). Rodeo organizations exist at the local, county, state, and national levels.

A Small Rodeo Dictionary

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:25 +0000

Use these�5 terms to help you with the basics of the�exhilarating�sport of rodeo. You could find many other terms in this handy guide.

Aggregate- The term used to describe the bonus received for having the best overall performance at a rodeo. For a rodeo featuring more than one second ride, or run, the average (or aggregate)�score is compiled out of 90 for each seprate run.
Cover- To successfully stay on to your horse or bull for the required 8 seconds in order to be eligible for the full 90 points.
Cowboy- Originally a derogatory term describing a person who works on a ranch raising livestock but was broadened to include anyone who does their own thing and does the right thing.
Rank- When horses or bulls are very tough to ride or handle. It usually means that the competitors are in for a tough night.
Rodeo Cowboy- Someone who earns money competing in rodeo events, rather than a regular cowboy who earns money raising livestock.

A Quick Early History of Rodeo

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:45:07 +0000

Early History
American Rodeo was originated in the early 1700's when the Spanish still occupied the western part of the country. Spanish cattlemen, known as vaqueros, wore the clothes and performed similar duties as the contemporary American cowboys. The vaqueros rode horses, branded animals, herded cattle, and did a lot of roping. Many of these duties have been integrated into modern rodeo events to this day.

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PBR Anaheim Invitational Recap and Results

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:08:42 +0000

The PBR invaded Southern California this weekend for the Anaheim Invitational. It was one crazy weekend with the big names bucking off in Round 1 and only 17 qualified ...

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A Horrible Day at the Office

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:30:40 +0000

The top riders of the PBR only made 17 qualified rides in Round 1 of the Anaheim Invitational yesterday. That's less than half of the entered field (39 bull ...

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March Rodeo Schedules Available

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:27:10 +0000

Check out the March schedules for both the PRCA and the PBR.

PBR Bull Rider Luke Snyder Crosses Million Dollar Mark

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:12:31 +0000

At the conclusion of the Express Classic in Oklahoma City, Luke Snyder crossed the $1 million mark in earnings becoming the 18th million dollar bull rider in the PBR. ...

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PBR Express Classic Results

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:54:58 +0000

Results are in from the Oklahoma City PBR event.

Mauney rides Bones takes home $20,000 bounty

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:05:29 +0000

Mauney said he could and he did ... ride Bones that is. The bull had bucked off its rider 13 times previous but could not throw J.B. Mauney to ...

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Clem McSpadden honored at Oklahoma State University

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:11:51 +0000

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater has establised an endowed faculty chair to honor the achievments of rodeo legend Clem McSpadden. McSpadden's alma mater was OSU Stillwater.