Rodeo

The English word Rodeo was taken directly from the Spanish word meaning round up. The Rodeo came about as a practice of cattle herding in Mexico, Spain, and eventually made it to the United States, Canada, South American and Australia. It originated as a sport for cowboys that had to have skills working hard on the ranches. Today is a sport designed to judge cattle and horses, test speed and skills of cowboys and cowgirls. Wyoming and Texas are the top leading states involved with the Rodeo. The season for the rodeo is between spring and fall. The weekend of July fourth is seen as the most critical day of showing in the rodeo. The rodeo has had some problems with animal cruelty and has been investigated.
The rodeo has been very popular for many yeas and is a constantly growing sport. There are several events involved meaning that there is something for everyone. Women have not always been a part of it, but thanks to the WRPA it is possible for women to compete.