A rodeo is a competitive event involving horsemanship and livestock. Rodeos typically feature a variety of events, including:
- Tie-down roping: A cowboy ropes a calf and then ties its legs together.
- Team roping: Two cowboys rope a steer, one catching the head and the other catching the hind legs.
- Steer wrestling: A cowboy tackles a steer and brings it to the ground.
- Saddle bronc riding: A cowboy rides a bucking horse for eight seconds.
- Bareback bronc riding: A cowboy rides a bucking horse without a saddle for eight seconds.
- Bull riding: A cowboy rides a bucking bull for eight seconds.
- Barrel racing: A cowgirl rides a horse around a cloverleaf pattern of barrels.
The horses used in rodeos are typically American Quarter Horses. Quarter Horses are known for their speed, agility, and athleticism, making them well-suited for the demanding events of rodeo.
In addition to American Quarter Horses, other breeds of horses that are sometimes used in rodeos include:
- Appaloosas: Appaloosas are known for their distinctive spotted coat and their gentle temperament.
- Paint Horses: Paint Horses are a cross between Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds. They are known for their versatility and their ability to excel in a variety of rodeo events.
- Thoroughbreds: Thoroughbreds are known for their speed and their stamina. They are sometimes used in rodeo events that require a lot of running, such as team roping and steer wrestling.
The horses that are used in rodeos are carefully selected for their athleticism, temperament, and bucking ability. The bucking horses in particular are bred and trained to buck as hard as possible, making them a challenge for even the most experienced rodeo cowboys.
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- Adirondack Stampede Rodeo, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls, NY 12801
- Attica Rodeo & Show Association, Exchange Street Arena, P.O. Box 58, Attica, NY 14011-0058
- Double M Western Store Inc., 678 Rte 67, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
- First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, New Holland, PA
- Gerry Rodeo, 4351 Route 60, Gerry, NY 14740
- Painted Pony Championship Rodeo, P.O. Box 459, 703 Howe Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
- Rhinebeck Rodeo, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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- American Junior Rodeo Association (AJRA), P.O. Box 398, Bronte, TX 76933
- Central Texas Youth Rodeo Association (CTYRA), P.O. Box 123, Rio Vista, TX 76093
- High Plains Junior Rodeo Association (HPJRA), P.O. Box 52, Tarzan, TX 79783
- North Texas High School Rodeo Association, P.O. Box 79500, Saginaw, TX 76179
- Texas High School Rodeo Association (THSRA), 704 1/2 Southview Circle, Center, TX 75935
- Texas Junior High Rodeo Association (TJHRA), P.O. Box 886, Caldwell, TX 77836
- Texas Youth Rodeo Association (TYRA), P.O. Box 886, Caldwell, TX 77836
- Tri-State High School Rodeo Association, P.O. Box 1414, Canyon, TX 79015
- Youth Rodeo Association (YRA), P.O. BOX 2328, Alvin, TX 77512
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- Bull Stock Media
- C - C Photography, 706 Lake View Drive, Loudon, TN 37774
- Craig Maley Photography, 2030 University Ave., Williston, ND 58801
- Dakota Rodeo Photography, Nathan Sommerfeld, SD
- Dick Squire, 1401 Wachtler Ave., Mendota Heights, MN 55118
- Dudley Barker, 395 E Park St., Stephenville, TX 76401
- James Fain, Fain Photographic, P.O. Box 168, Logan UT, 84323-0168
- Jennings Rodeo Photography, P.O. Box 100, Roosevelt, TX 76874
- Kierce Photography, 29 Kerr Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
- Matt Cohen Photography, CA
- Molly Morrow Photography, 518 N Pine Street, Suite 105, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- Nate Bailey Rodeo Photographer, 11432 E 38th St Tulsa, OK 74146-2831
- Photography by Phifer, P.O. Box 630904, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
- Pro Rodeo Pix ® by Al Berger, 3623 S. Smith St., Spokane, WA 99223
- Puhl's Photography, OH
- Reed Settle, Roughstock Photography, Ramona, CA
- Rural Life Photography, Randy Johnson, CA
- Sam Bliss Photography
- Seven Springs Photo, John Moon, P.O. Box 2382, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Sheila Addleman Photography, LLC., Seattle, WA 98101
- Two Dog Enterprises, Graham, TX
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At many rodeos, winners receive not only prize money but also custom medals. Unlike those standard, generic medals, these medals are imbued with rodeo elements: the front might depict a bull rider bent over a rope, while the back often includes handwritten space for the winner's name, event, and date.
Some veteran cowboys keep these medals in a wooden box at home. They polish them whenever they're free, and the etched patterns on them evoke memories of their horses trudging through the dust and barrels, the roars of the crowds. To them, this medal isn't just a fancy decoration, but a tangible reminder of their hard work and pride in the arena.
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