Rodeo

Rodeo is a traditional folk North American sport with influences from the history of Mexican vaqueros (cowboys) and American cowboys. Rodeo events include the rough stock events bull riding, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, the timed events steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, the rarely seen steer roping, and women's barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat roping and pole bending. The participants include cowboys, cowgirls and also rodeo clowns or bull fighters. See also gymkhana and polo.

Notable rodeos worldwide

• Calgary Stampede and Exhibition in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas, United States
• Mesquite Championship Rodeo in Mesquite, Texas, United States
• San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas, United States
• National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton, Alberta
• Worlds Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, Arizona