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Mutton Bustin is a unique and fun sheep Riding contest to develop the next generation of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls ages 4-6. In Junior Rodeo Boys and Girls ages 7-13 can compete in Roping events, St...

Most cowboys agree that bareback riding is the most physically demanding event in rodeo, taking an immense toll on the cowboy's body. Muscles are stretched to the limit, joints are pulled and pounded ...

Speed and strength define steer wrestling, the fastest event in rodeo with a world record of just 2.4 seconds. In this event, also known as bulldogging, the cowboy, or "bulldogger," must use both powe...

Team roping, the only true team event in ProRodeo, requires precise timing between a header and a heeler and their horses. Originating on ranches for treating or branding large steers, this event dema...

Saddle bronc riding is a classic rodeo event that combines strength with style, grace, and precise timing. Evolving from the task of breaking and training horses on Old West cattle ranches, saddle bro...

As with saddle bronc riding and team roping, tie-down roping traces its roots back to the working ranches of the Old West. Cowboys had to quickly rope and immobilize sick or injured calves for treatme...

Barrel racing stands apart as an event devoid of subjective judgments, with time serving as the sole arbiter of success. It's a graceful and straightforward competition, where riders aim to complete a...

Rodeo competitions originated from the daily challenges faced by cowboys on the ranch, encompassing activities like roping calves and breaking broncs into saddle horses. Among these challenges, bull r...

The Coors Barn Dance is a highlight of the Tucson Rodeo, offering a lively and festive atmosphere for attendees to unwind and celebrate. Held each evening after the rodeo events, the barn dance featur...

Rodeo Education and Children (REACH) is a fun and educational program celebrating the historic sport of rodeo and the spirit of the American West. Offered to Tucson-area elementary schools since 1995 ...

The Tucson Chapter of Chicks n Chaps Ⓡ will host its 12th Annual Rodeo Clinic on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in conjunction with the 100th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo.  ...

Cowboy Church at the Tucson Rodeo is a cherished tradition that brings together the rodeo community for a time of fellowship and spiritual reflection. Held on Sunday mornings, February 16th and Februa...