Steer wrestling — Steer wrestling, also known as bulldogging, is a rodeo event in which a horse mounted rider chases a steer, drops from the horse to the steer, then wrestles the steer to the ground by twisting its horns. Like all rodeo events, there are concerns… … Wikipedia
steer wrestling — /ˈstɪə rɛslɪŋ/ (say stear resling) noun a rodeo event in which a rider moves from a galloping horse onto a steer and attempts to wrestle the steer to the ground. Also, bulldogging …
rodeo contest in steer wrestling — imtynės su jautuku statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Klasikinė rodeo rungtis – jojikas privalo nušokti nuo šuoliuojančio žirgo, užšokti ant bėgančio jautuko, sustabdyti jį ir parversti ant žemės. atitikmenys: angl. rodeo… … Sporto terminų žodynas
Steer roping — Steer roping, also known as steer tripping , is a rodeo event that features a steer and one mounted cowboy. The steers are moved through narrow pathways leading to a chute with spring loaded doors. A 10 foot rope is fastened around the steer s… … Wikipedia
rodeo — rodeoer, n. /roh dee oh , roh day oh/, n., pl. rodeos, v., rodeoed, rodeoing. n. 1. a public exhibition of cowboy skills, as bronco riding and calf roping. 2. a roundup of cattle. 3. Informal. any contest offering prizes in various events: a… … Universalium
History of rodeo — tracks the the lineage of modern Western rodeo. Early history of rodeo Rodeo stresses its western folk hero image and its being a genuinely American creation. But in fact it grew out of the practices of Spanish ranchers and their Mexican ranch… … Wikipedia
Bill Pickett — Willie M. Bill Pickett (December 5, 1870 April 2, 1932) was a cowboy and rodeo performer. Native American.Early yearsPickett attended school through the fifth grade, after which he took up hard ranching work. He invented the technique of… … Wikipedia
Pickett, Bill — ▪ American cowboy born Dec. 5, 1870?, Williamson County, Texas, U.S. died April 21, 1932, Tulsa, Okla., American rodeo cowboy who introduced bulldogging (steer wrestling), a modern rodeo event that involves wrestling a running steer to the… … Universalium
National Finals Rodeo — Luke Branquinho at the 2004 National Finals Rodeo. The National Finals Rodeo, organized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, is the premier championship rodeo event in the United States. Wrangler Jeans is the title sponsor for the 10… … Wikipedia
Rodeo — (IPAEng|ˈroʊdioʊ or IPA|/roʊˈdeɪoʊ/) is a sport which arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain, Mexico, and later the United States, Canada, South America and Australia. It was based on the skills required of the working… … Wikipedia