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

Exchange Rider

Here’s a true fast-pace team event. Teams are made up of two riders and a horse. The first rider rides around the arena once before the second rider switches place with him in a designated zone. A pole is placed in each corner of the arena. The rider must ride around the two first poles. After riding around the second pole, the rider dismounts and leaves his place for the second rider. The switching must be completed within the designated zone – between the second and third poles. The second rider then has to ride around the fourth pole as fast as possible to complete the event and stop the time. He must have a leg on each side of the horse when riding around the last pole. To perform at this event, two essential skills are necessary : speed and agility.