Analysis Of Tie-Down Roping

Register to read the introduction… Tie-down roping is also known as calf roping. This event is a timed event where cowboys compete against each other and the clock to win (Tie-Down Roping). Tie-down roping is a common task that cowboys perform. Tie-down ropers start in the box. When the calf is released, the cowboy must rope it as quickly as he can. Once the cowboy has roped the calf, he dismounts his horse, runs to the calf, and tosses it on its side. The cowboy uses the pigging rope that he carries in this teeth to securely tie any three of the calf's legs. "Time stops when the cowboy throws his hands up." The cowboy then gets back onto his horse and waits six seconds to see if the calf gets free. If the calf gets free the cowboy is disqualified; however, if the calf stays tied, the cowboy receives his time. "If the cowboy breaks the barrier he receives a ten second penalty onto his time" (Tie-Down Roping). Tie-down roping is not a dangerous event but it is still one of the best events to …show more content…
In this event a cowboy rides a wild, untamed horse called a bronco, while it tries to buck him off of its back (Rodeo 627). Bare-back riding is a rough stock event. "When the chute gate opens, the cowboy must pass the judges with both spurs in contact with the horse's shoulders. This is called "marking," and is required for a qualified ride." The rider must also continually spur the horse's shoulders throughout the entire ride while only holding on with one hand. A ride is scored out of 100 points. Fifty points are for how well the horse bucks and fifty points are for the style and spurring of the cowboy. If the cowboy touches any part of the horse or himself with his free hand, does not mark while exiting the chute, or fails to stay on the horse for a full eight seconds it is not a qualified ride, and it will not be judged (Rodeo 627). Bare-back riding is a very rough sport on the cowboy, mostly on their