RODEO 101
Embarking on Your First Rodeo Adventure? Welcome to a vibrant world where exhilaration meets tradition! The rodeo isn’t just an event; it’s a celebration of skill, courage, and heritage that promises entertainment for all ages. Whether you’re planning a memorable family day out or seeking a unique thrill, the Ringler Stampede Rodeo is your gateway to an unforgettable experience. Dive into our guide below to discover the thrilling events and spectacular performances that await at your first rodeo. Let’s saddle up for a journey into the heart of rodeo excitement!
Bull Riding
With nothing more than a rope, one hand and a truckload of confidence, the cowboy must ride out any jump, twist, turn or buck that the animal can execute in a turbulent eight seconds.
Bronco Riding
A 200-pound man vs a 1,000-pound bucking bronco. Each cowboy is judged on how hard the horse bucks and how well the cowboy rides. Nothing simple about riding an untamed half-ton animal while it bucks, jumps & gallops.
Bareback Riding
With absolutely minimal rigging, the rider lays on the back of the bucking beast for eight seconds. Scores are derived from the power, tenacity and speed of the horse in relation to how well the cowboy maintaining proper form and control.
Calf Roping
Ever struggled tying shoes or a tie, try doing that while jumping off a sprinting horse, throwing a calf and keeping it tied up as it does everything it can to defy you. Born out of necessity for catching & restraining sick calves.
Team Roping
Header and heeler are a mounted pair of cowboys who must execute precise timing and coordination between both two- and four-legged participants to catch the steer’s head and hind legs respectively.
Steer Wrestling
A team event requiring a wrestler to leap from a galloping horse onto a horned steer at a dead run. As the wrestler and hazer pursue the steer on horseback, the wrestler must throw himself (and caution) to the wind as he tackles the sprinting bovine. Arms around the horns, the cowboy uses the proper leverage and strength to flip the steer to its side.
Barrel Racing
A fast-paced event combining the elements of a race with horsemanship, must negotiate a clover-leaf pattern of barrels. The fastest time upon course completion and without hitting any barrels takes the prize money
Ladies Breakaway Roping
In breakaway roping, the cowgirl has a flag tied close to the end of her rope and a nylon string tied from the rope to the saddle horn. When the rope grows tight after the calf is roped, the string breaks away from the saddle horn an… the flag goes flying, signaling the timer to stop the clock.
