The constant must run a cloverleaf pattern of three barrels then ride out to the exit so the clock can stop. The fastest time is the winner; if a barrel is tipped over a five second penalty is added and/or if the pattern is broken is will be considered a no time. An event that is considered the most popular second to barrel racing is team roping. “Team roping first appeared among the cowboys of Arizona and California, becoming a regular rodeo competition.” In the event, the steer is given a head start before the header and heeler take off. The header is responsible for catching both horns and going left as the heeler comes in from the back and catches both feet. “Time is marked as the steer is immobilized between the two horses, both facing the steer in a straight line. Penalties of ten and five seconds are added for breaking the start barrier and for catching only one hind foot.” Another interesting timed event is steer wrestling. “Wrestling a steer requires more than brute strength.” The steer wrestler, or bulldogger, has to chase the steer down the arena on horseback. His job is to ease down the horse on his right side, latch onto the horns, dig his feet into the dirt, and try to knock the steer down by twisting his head. ‘The clock stops when the steer is on his side with all four legs pointing the same
The constant must run a cloverleaf pattern of three barrels then ride out to the exit so the clock can stop. The fastest time is the winner; if a barrel is tipped over a five second penalty is added and/or if the pattern is broken is will be considered a no time. An event that is considered the most popular second to barrel racing is team roping. “Team roping first appeared among the cowboys of Arizona and California, becoming a regular rodeo competition.” In the event, the steer is given a head start before the header and heeler take off. The header is responsible for catching both horns and going left as the heeler comes in from the back and catches both feet. “Time is marked as the steer is immobilized between the two horses, both facing the steer in a straight line. Penalties of ten and five seconds are added for breaking the start barrier and for catching only one hind foot.” Another interesting timed event is steer wrestling. “Wrestling a steer requires more than brute strength.” The steer wrestler, or bulldogger, has to chase the steer down the arena on horseback. His job is to ease down the horse on his right side, latch onto the horns, dig his feet into the dirt, and try to knock the steer down by twisting his head. ‘The clock stops when the steer is on his side with all four legs pointing the same