| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arena Director | Ensures the rodeo runs safely, on time, and in the correct order. |
| Average | The contestant's combined score or time from multiple rounds. |
| Bareback Riding | A roughstock event where the contestant holds onto a rigging with one hand and rides a bucking horse. |
| Barrel Racing | A timed event where the contestant races around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern. |
| Barrier | The rope stretched across the roping box or starting area in timed events. |
| Breakaway Roping | A timed event where the contestant ropes a calf and the rope breaks from the saddle horn. |
| Bronc | Bucking horse specifically used in saddle bronc and bareback riding events. |
| Bronc Rein | A thick braided rope used in saddle bronc riding to provide balance and leverage during the eight second ride. |
| Bronc Saddle | The saddle used by saddle bronc riders; it lacks a horn and has free-swinging stirrups. |
| Bull Riding | A roughstock event where the contestant rides a bucking bull. |
| Bull Rope | A flat braided rope used in bull riding to help the rider stay mounted on the bucking bull. |
| Bullfighter | Protects bull riders by distracting the bull after the ride. |
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| Entry Fee | The money paid by the contestant before competing in a rodeo. |
| Flagman | The official who uses a flag to signify the end of the contestant's time, either when the run is complete or the contestant failed to complete the run. |
| Flank strap | A padded strap that is tied around an animal’s flank area before it is released into the arena; it encourages bucking. |
| Go-round | A single round of competition where each contestant gets one attempt in their event. |
| Hazer | The cowboy who helps keep the steer running straight for the steer wrestler. |
| Hooey | The half-hitch knot used by calf ropers to secure the calf’s legs after being roped and the legs have been wrapped with the piggin string. |
| Judge | Scores rides and enforces rules, ensuring a fair and consistent competition. |
| Pickup man | Assists the bronc riders in safely dismounting and helps control livestock. |
| Piggin’ String | The rope used to tie the calf’s legs together in tie-down roping. |
| Producer | The individual or entity responsible for the overall organization and execution of the rodeo. |
| Re-ride | A second chance offered to a roughstock rider if the stock doesn’t perform properly. |
| Rodeo Clown | Also known as a barrelman, is a performer who entertains the crowd and uses a large padded barrel as a distraction and for safety during bull riding. |
| Rodeo Secretary | Handles entries, results, payouts, and official paperwork. |
| Rope | A thick, strong cord made by twisting several small strands of nylon, polyester, or grass. A rope is used by the contestants to catch the calf or steer in certain events. |
| Roughstock Events | Events won by the highest score, i.e., bull riding and bareback, and saddle bronc riding. |
| Rowel | The circular, notched, bluntly pointed, freewheeling disk at the end of a spur. |
| Saddle Bronc Riding | A roughstock event where the contestant uses an association approved saddle and rein to ride a bucking horse. |
| Steer Wrestling | A timed event where a contestant jumps from a horse to a running steer and wrestles it to the ground. |
| Stock contractor | The person or organization that provides livestock for the rodeo. |
| Team Roping | A timed event where two contestants work together to rope a steer; one ropes the head and the other ropes the heels. |
| Tie-Down Roping | A timed event where a contestant ropes a calf, dismounts, and ties three legs. |
| Timed Events | Events that are scored on the fastest time, i.e., team roping, tie-down roping (also called calf roping), barrel racing, breakaway roping and steer wrestling. |