In these events, calves and steers are allowed a head start. The competitor, on horseback, starts in a three-sided fenced area called a box. The fourth side opens into the arena. A rope barrier is stretched across that opening and tied to the calf or steer. Once the calf or steer reaches the head start point- predetermined by the size of the arena - the barrier is automatically released.
If a cowboy breaks that barrier before it is release, he is assessed a second penalty. The California Rodeo hosts six of the seven PRCA-sanctioned events, including the three roughstock events and tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping.
But the stars of rodeo would never shine if it were not for the work of a large supporting cast, a cast that includes announcers, stock contractors, rodeo secretaries, timers, pickup men, chute laborers, specialty-act personnel and rodeo producers. The announcers inform and entertain the audience, provide contestant background and scores and generally lend atmosphere to the event. Stock contractors supply the animals and often serve as producers. The producer is responsible for every aspect of the event, from hiring laborers to promoting the rodeo to producing opening ceremonies.
Timers keep the official time of the timed events and sound the buzzer after eight seconds in the roughstock events. The rodeo secretary records the times, figures the payoff and pays the winning cowboys. Specialty acts entertain the audience with vaudeville routines, animal acts and trick riding.
Pickup men assist the saddle bronc and bareback riders to dismount after their rides, and to help free cowboys who get hung up in their rigging. Chute laborers aid the cowboys in mounting and adjusting their equipment, and open the chute gate when the cowboy indicates he is ready to ride.
Behind the scenes at the California Rodeo, you'll find announcers Wayne Brooks and Will Rasmussen calling the action in the arena and on the track, while top PRCA stock contractors buck out their world-class stock in the arena. Average: usually used to describe the aggregate score for a contestant who competed in more than one round, e.
Today, the rodeo and Frontier Days celebrations are combined. The main riding event is Cowboy Capital Bull Riding, which takes place this year on August 12 - it even has its own before and after dance.
May 5 - September 9, Originally started in the late s to honor potato farmers, the Greeley Stampede has come a long way. June 22 - July 4, Located between Montreal and Quebec City, Saint-Tite was historically a hub of lumberjacks and leather makers. Today, of course, there are more than just leather crafts to delight you - care to try your hand at Bull Riding, Barrel Racing or Team Roping? September 7 - 16, Dating back to , Dodge City Days is now a big day celebration.
July 27 - August 5, Anyone looking for a special night out with their significant other can even attend the Rodeo Dance! Check out the detailed list of all upcoming events and ticket prices below. Filled with rodeos and events, the full celebration even has concerts and a carnival you can take the kids to for a day or days of fun and excitement. In early spring you can experience a full slew of activities designed to keep you entertained! You can find all the information about this rodeo you need below:.
This is one rodeo designed to bring more of a Native American background to the audience. Rest assured that the rodeo itself is amazing, but the addition of some light history is always fun to both see and hear.
For those that enjoy this true Midwestern feel, you can attend this year from September 14th through the 17th. Finally, an event not being held in the Midwest makes it to our top ten list with the Davie Pro Rodeo in Davie, Florida.
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