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

Calf Roping

Calf roping is an authentic ranch skill that originated with working cowboys. Once the calf has been roped, the cowboy dismounts and runs down the lenght of the rope to the calf. When the calf is on the ground, the cowboy ties three legs together with a six-foot pigging string. Calves must be given a head start, and if the cowboy’s horse leaves the box too soon and breaks the barrier, a 10-second penalty is added to the roper’s time. In calf roping, a tenth of a second can often make the difference between winning and losing.