Festival Western de St-Tite

RODEOS / DESCRIPTIONS
Descriptions of events

Roughstock Events :

		Bareback Riding
		Bull Riding
		Saddle Bronc Riding

Timed Events :

		Calf Roping
		Team Roping
		Steer Wrestling

Gymkhana / Skill Events :

		Rescue Racing
		Exchange Rider
		Barrel Racing

Bareback Riding

The rider holds onto the leather handle of a ringing, which is a wide belt that fits around the horse’s mid-section just behind the shoulders. The cowboy must ‘’mark the animal out’’ by positionning his heels over the horse’s shoulders on the first jump out of the chute. Each time the horse kicks, the cowboy brings his knees toward his body, keeping his heels against the horse and his toes turned out (an action called ‘’spurring’’), then stretches his legs out again. Higher scores reflect frequent ‘’spurring’’ because of the degree of difficulty.