Rodeo Vocabulary

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Instructions: Saddle up and test your knowledge of rodeo terms and lingo!

1.
In rodeo, what is 'bull riding'?
A
Racing bulls around a track
B
Training bulls for farm work
C
Riding a mechanical bull at a bar
D
An event where a cowboy attempts to stay mounted on a bucking bull for 8 seconds
2.
What is 'barrel racing' in rodeo?
A
A barrel-making competition
B
Jumping over barrels on horseback
C
Rolling barrels across an arena
D
A timed event where horse and rider race around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern
3.
In rodeo, what does 'calf roping' (tie-down roping) involve?
A
Guiding calves through a gate
B
Tying a rope into knots
C
Teaching calves to walk on a rope
D
Roping a calf from horseback, then dismounting to tie three of its legs
4.
What is the 'chute' in rodeo?
A
A narrow enclosure from which animals and riders are released into the arena
B
A waterslide at the fairgrounds
C
A landing pad for barrel racers
D
A tunnel under the arena
5.
In rodeo, what is a 'pickup man'?
A
Someone who picks up trash in the arena
B
Someone who picks up the animals after the event
C
A mounted cowboy who helps riders safely dismount bucking horses after the ride
D
A person who picks up fallen riders
6.
What does 'bronc riding' refer to in rodeo?
A
Riding horses through an obstacle course
B
Riding a bronze-colored horse
C
An event where cowboys ride bucking horses, either saddled or bareback
D
Training wild horses
7.
In rodeo, what is a 'rodeo clown' (or 'bullfighter') primarily responsible for?
A
Herding animals between events
B
Protecting bull riders by distracting the bull after the rider dismounts or falls
C
Entertaining the crowd with jokes
D
Judging the events
8.
What is 'team roping' in rodeo?
A
An event where two mounted cowboys work together to rope a steer by the head and heels
B
Braiding ropes together
C
A rope-pulling tug of war
D
Teams competing in individual roping events
9.
In rodeo scoring for bull riding, what is the maximum possible score?
A
75 points
B
100 points
C
50 points
D
200 points
10.
What is 'steer wrestling' (or 'bulldogging') in rodeo?
A
Two steers competing against each other
B
Wrestling a steer in a ring
C
Pushing a steer through a gate
D
Leaping from a galloping horse onto a steer and wrestling it to the ground
11.
In rodeo, what does 'flank strap' refer to?
A
A strap on the cowboy's boots
B
A safety harness for the rider
C
A strap placed around the animal's flank area to encourage bucking
D
A strap that holds the saddle in place
12.
What is a 'go-round' in rodeo?
A
A circle formation for the opening ceremony
B
A warm-up lap around the arena
C
A round of competition where every contestant competes once
D
Going around the arena to greet fans
13.
In rodeo, what does 'no time' mean?
A
A timed event contestant did not receive a valid time, usually due to a penalty or missed catch
B
The clock malfunctioned
C
Time has run out
D
The event is cancelled due to weather
14.
What is the 'barrier' in rodeo timed events?
A
A breakable rope or electronic line that ensures the animal gets a fair head start
B
The gate to the arena entrance
C
A fence around the arena
D
A wall between the chutes
15.
In rodeo, what is a 'rank' animal?
A
A smelly animal
B
A particularly challenging animal that bucks hard and is difficult to ride
C
An animal that is ranked by size
D
A well-trained animal

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