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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1970
Page
15
The article recalls steer roping as a historic rodeo discipline once common but now rare due to roughness and arena needs. It cites Cheyenne Frontier Days and Pendleton as major remaining events and describes equipment, technique, and basic scoring rules including timekeepers and judges.
Two aspiring rodeo cowboys can come from big cities or ranches says the Rodeo Cowboys Association. The piece explains bareback bronc riding rules, gear, and riding style, plus notes on related arena events and training through rodeo schools.
Rodeo judges must be Association members in good standing and approved when purses exceed $1,000. Rides are scored 1 to 25 for rider and animal actions, with time events tracked by flags and timers. Ron Rossen, a Montana bull rider champion, describes the danger and commitment of bull riding and his drive to face fierce bulls.
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