Saddle up for your first rodeo
Rodeo is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, drawing millions of fans to events from Fort Worth to Madison Square Garden. Whether you caught the cowboy bug from Yellowstone or you're heading to your first bull riding event, Rodeo For Dummies is your friendly guide to everything that happens inside (and outside) the arena. You'll get the lowdown on rodeo competitions, from barrel racing and saddle bronc, to chuck wagon races and western performance horse sports, plus the history, traditions, and unique Western culture that make rodeo unlike any other sport. Grab your boots and let's ride!
Inside...
- Timed events vs. roughstock events
- Scoring systems and judging
- What to expect at your first rodeo
- The biggest rodeos worldwide
- Cowboy code and traditions
- Animal care and safety
- How to break into competing
- Fun extras like trick riding
