Ranch Rodeo

Over the past few years, my husband and his brothers have been participating in local ranch rodeos. They differ from a typical rodeo and feature events that you would find happening on a working ranch today.  

 A ranch rodeo consists of activities that can be and once were found on a ranch.

My husbands team consisted of him and three of his brothers.

Their first event was "Trailer Loading". 

Each event must be completed in 2 minutes or less.

 Each participant loaded their horse into the horse trailer.

 The whole team had to be in the pickup and when the judge gave the cue, they could exit the vehicle and the clock would start ticking.

 Each brother unloaded his horse.

They were given a number, which was on a steer on the other side of the arena.

 

 Brice was the first in the saddle and headed for the herd. 

 Lonnie and Marty were close behind.

Brad tosses a loop and ropes the steer. Notice his fantastic orange boots. :)

And the rest of the boys loaded him into the trailer.

 Lonnie, Brice and Marty.

All team members have to be in the pickup before their time stops.

  1:27!

 The man in blue has a special interest in the team. He "purchased" them during the Calcutta before the rodeo and will receive a winning purse if they place.

The next event was the "Hide Race." Although most people don't do this identical activity on their ranch, the same elements are used-pulling and dragging.

Two teams ran against each other at the same time, giving the crowd some excitement! 

They have to complete one lap around the poll, and yes, that's an actual cow hide that Brad is riding.

Marty and Rock are roaring to go!

Here comes the turn.

The rope got caught under Marty's leg and they didn't finish as fast as in times past. 

Next year... :)

This next event was "Stray Gathering." This actually happens on the ranch - roping a calf out in the prairie to take care of an illness or other issue he might have.

For this event there are two steers loose in the arena. Each steer must be roped.

Brice has roped him and now Marty is going to "dog" him, wrestle the steer to the ground with his brute man strength. :)

Once the steer is down, three of his legs are tied together and they must stay tied for 6 seconds. 

Lonnie ropes the other steer, while Brice and Marty are taking care of the first one.

Brad helps Lonnie. 

Brice comes to add a third hand while the first steer stays on the ground, his legs tied for well over 6 seconds. :)

The job is done! 

There were two other events, both of which I didn't capture. Marty, Brice, Brad and Lonnie, known as Roghair Ranch, came in third place! 

There will be another Ranch Rodeo that they will participate in later in August. Stay tune for future footage! :)