Wyoming Rodeo
Page by Bob Leathers
A cowboy is a person who tends cattle on ranches in North America. The work is traditionally done on horseback. A cowboy also performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks. In addition to ranch work, some cowboys work for or participate in rodeos as an exstenention of their ranch duties.
Saddle Bronc Riding
Saddle bronc riding evolved from the task of breaking and training horses to work the cattle ranches of the Old West. Many cowboys claim riding saddle broncs is the toughest rodeo event to master because of the technical skills necessary for success. Every move the bronc rider makes must be synchronized with the movement of the horse. The cowboy's objective is a smooth ride, somewhat in contrast to the wilder and less-controlled rides of bareback riders.
Saddle bronc riding evolved from the task of breaking and training horses to work the cattle ranches of the Old West. Many cowboys claim riding saddle broncs is the toughest rodeo event to master because of the technical skills necessary for success. Every move the bronc rider makes must be synchronized with the movement of the horse. The cowboy's objective is a smooth ride, somewhat in contrast to the wilder and less-controlled rides of bareback riders.
Abbie Film. Elk Mountain, Wyoming. Saddle Bronc Riding. (McNulty Collection)
Abbie Film. Elk Mountain, Wyoming. Saddle Bronc Riding. (McNulty Collection)
Saddle Bronc Riding (Image by Bob Leathers)
Saddle Bronc Riding (Image by Bob Leathers)
Calf Roping - Tie Down Roping
The calf roping or Tie Down Roping event comes from the duties of actual working cowboys. which often required catching and restraining calves for branding or medical treatment. Ranch hands took pride in the speed with which they could rope and tie calves which soon turned their work into informal contests.
The calf roping or Tie Down Roping event comes from the duties of actual working cowboys. which often required catching and restraining calves for branding or medical treatment. Ranch hands took pride in the speed with which they could rope and tie calves which soon turned their work into informal contests.
Tie Down Roping (Image by Bob Leathers)
Tie Down Roping (Image by Bob Leathers)