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    Who was the 1999 Oregon Mint Snuff Company bullfighter of the year?Rodeo Fun

      Ned Stewart. A small time Bullrider, Bullfighter who won the sponsorship of the Oregon Mint Snuff Company.

    In Rough Stock events (men's) how many seconds must a rider stay on ?Rodeo Fun

      8. In the women's events they stay on for 6 seconds.

    In calf roping what is the rope in the roper's mouth called?Rodeo Fun

      Pigg'in string. You use the pigg'in string to tie the calf's feet together.

    How many legs does a calf roper tie together?Rodeo Fun

      3. Three legs are tied to keep the calf from getting up.

    What does PBR stand for?Rodeo Fun

      Professional Bull Riders. The PBR is the biggest BullRiding event and money winning event today.

    Who is the 7 time All-Round World Champion?Rodeo Fun

      Ty Murray. Ty Murray is the Michael Jordan of Rodeo.

    What city host the PBR finals?Rodeo Fun

      Las Vegas. Las Vegas, at the Thomas and Mack Center.

    In the National Finals Rodeo which event is for women only?Rodeo Fun

      Barrel Racing. Woman only Barrel Race during the NFR, but the women have a Womens Rodeo Association were they compete in all events.

    In professional Bull riding, what do Bull riders have on their boots that help them to hang on?Rodeo Fun

      Spurs. In bull riding there are special made spurs that help a rider keep this seat.

    The movie "8 Seconds" is a true story based on the life of _____________ ?Rodeo Fun

      Lane Frost. Watch the movie.

    What city hosts the CFR?Canadian Rodeo

      Edmonton. I have been there many a time!!

    What shape is the pattern taken by a barrel racer known as?Canadian Rodeo

      clover leaf. Yes, although it may be set as a triangle, it is known as the clover leaf.

    What bull is widely regarded as the rankest of all time?Rodeo Rules

      Bodacious. Bodacious was retired for the good of all who would ride him.

    What legendary rider and founder of the PBR had his face shattered by Bodacious?Rodeo Rules

      Tuff Hedeman. Tuff had several surgeries to put his face back together.

    A calf roper has a piece of rope woven within his/her belt. What is this called?Rodeo Rules

      Jerk line. Watch closely the next time you view a rodeo.

    A calf roper has a piece of rope woven within his/her belt. What is the purpose of this piece of rope?Rodeo Rules

      Helps to tie the calf. Watch closely the next time you view a rodeo!

    What is the rider who rides on the other side of the steer wrestlers called?Rodeo Rules

      Hazer. Keeps the calf running straight.

    What penalty is assessed on a barrel racer for knocking down a barrel?Rodeo Rules

      5 seconds. It's not much but it can keep you out of the money.

    What is the rule for catching a roping calf?Rodeo Rules

      With rope only. Once he's caught he must be placed on the ground with all four feet pointing the same direction. Then he can be tied. This is a clarification.

    What is the most common foul in timed roping events?Rodeo Rules

      Breaking the barrier. Ropers push the timer barrier as hard as they can to get the best possible time for their event.

    How many ropes are calf ropers allowed?Rodeo Rules

      Two. Ropers may use an alternative loop.

    What is the primary role of a Bull Fighter?Rodeo Rules

      Protect the rider. The most important safety part of bull riding is personnel on the ground to get to the rider.

    What does the term 'turnout' mean?Rodeo Fun

      when a rider does not ride the stock they've drawn. Occurs when a rider is injured or otherwise can not attend a rodeo. Riders are expected to call a "turnout number" if they will not be attending so the rodeo knows and usually are fined and/or do not recieve their entry fees back.

    The "well", is a term most oftenly used to identify a riding position in what rough stock event?Rodeo Fun

      bull riding. Most common in bull riding because bronc riders generally are positioned too far back to be in the well.

    A "run in" is done by which two groups of people?Rodeo Fun

      rodeo courts and flag carriers. A 'run in' is simply a lap around the arena in the grand entry. Others who do this don't usually call it such, i.e. ropers warming up their horses who come in the arena.

    A rider who "misses their horse out", fails to do what in the bronc riding?Rodeo Fun

      have their spurs over the horse's shoulders coming out of the chute. If the rider misses the horse out, they are given no score.

    The term 'balking' means what?Rodeo Fun

      an animal refuses to come out of the chute. It is rarely done by rough stock and timed event horses, but does occur.

    If you touch down on a bull or horse in rodeo, do you still get a score?Australian Rodeo

      No. In Australian Rodeo, if you touch down on a bull that you are ridding, you automatically get disqualified by the judges. Which means that you get no score.

    If you are under 18 years of age, what do you have to wear in a bull event?Australian Rodeo

      All of these (Vest, Helmet, Gloves). If you are riding in Australian rodeo and under the age of 18 it is illegal not to wear protective gear. If you do not abide by these rules you will not be able to compete in any events.

    If riding in a horse event, you have to have a Quarterhorse?Australian Rodeo

      No. In Australian Rodeo, there is no rule stating that you must ride a Quarterhorse. Your horse can be of any breed, size, or color.

    What is the highest score you can get in a Rough Stock event?Australian Rodeo

      100. The highest score any rider can receive in a Rough Stock event from all judges judging is 100 points each ride.

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