TravelWorld International Magazine Fall 2022

addle Bronc Riding” is the “classic”
rodeo event and similar to bare
back riding in the scoring. The
main differences lay in the gearing
of the horse and rider. Both
cowboys and cowgirls compete in
this event.
“Steer Wrestling” is another timed event. The
cowboy must burst from the gate and drop
from his horse onto the running steer and then
grab its horns and wrestle it onto its back with
all four legs pointing upward. A second rider,
known as a ‘Hazer’, participates by keeping the
steer running in a straight line.
“Men’s Team Calf Roping” involves two riders;
one must rope the calf ’s neck and the other
ropes both of its hind legs. Then both riders
must face off to each other. (I was stunned
at the accuracy of the rider lassoing the calf ’s
hind legs).
MRCA and URA all-around bareback riding champion
Maverick Griffen displays his winning style.
Bull riding was the highlight of the
rough stock events.
Sometimes you’re not even out of the gate and the
bronc is quite clearly telling you to get off.
It was impressive to see a steer wrestled
to the ground in mere seconds.
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