Welcome to the exciting Rodeo Quiz!
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We’ve rounded up a stampede of questions to challenge your knowledge of this adrenaline-pumping sport.
Keep track of your correct answers and mosey on over to our result table to see how you fared.
So, dust off your boots, tighten your hat, and let’s see if you can ride high with your rodeo know-how!
Table of Contents
- 1. How many riders compete in a team roping event in rodeo?
- 2. In rodeo, what do riders use to signal the start of a calf roping event?
- 3. Which country is typically associated with the origin of modern rodeo?
- 4. Which of these events is NOT a part of a traditional rodeo?
- 5. In bull riding, how long must a rider stay on the bull to earn a score?
- 6. What is the name of the rope used in calf roping events?
- 7. Which animal is used in the steer wrestling event?
- 8. In which US state is the famous Calgary Stampede held?
- 9. What is the name of the cowboy’s spurs’ metal part that makes a jingling sound?
- 10. What is a rider trying to remove from a steer’s neck in the “wild cow milking” event?
- 11. What piece of equipment do bareback riders use to help grip the horse?
- 12. In rodeo, what is a “hooey”?
- 13. What is the name of the padded protection worn by bull riders?
- 14. In rodeo clowning, what is the barrel used for?
- 15. What does the term “dogging” refer to in rodeo?
- 16. What is the term for the rope loop used to secure a bull rider’s hand to the bull?
- 17. In barrel racing, how many barrels must the rider circle?
- 18. What is the name of the gate that releases the animal in a rodeo event?
- 19. How many judges are typically used to score a bull riding event?
- 20. Which of the following is NOT a penalty in barrel racing?
- 21. According to the rodeo rulebook, what is the minimum weight of a saddle bronc riding saddle?
- 22. What does a pickup rider do during a saddle bronc riding event?
- 23. What piece of equipment is typically used in breakaway roping events?
- 24. Who is responsible for replacing barrels during a barrel racing event?
- 25. What is the main goal of the cowboy in steer roping events?
- 26. What is the term for a cowboy who only ropes the front legs of a calf in team roping?
- 27. In rodeo events, what is the purpose of a flank strap?
- 28. Which of the following is essential protective gear for a bullfighter during a bull riding event?
- 29. What is the term for a saddle without a horn, typically used in saddle bronc riding?
- 30. What is the penalty for touching any part of the horse or saddle with the free hand during a bronc riding event?
- 31. In which of these events is it possible for both men and women to compete together at a professional rodeo?
- 32. In the rodeo world, what is “goat tying”?
- 33. Which of the following events is classified as a “roughstock” event?
1. How many riders compete in a team roping event in rodeo?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
2. In rodeo, what do riders use to signal the start of a calf roping event?
- A) A flag
- B) A whistle
- C) A dropped hat
3. Which country is typically associated with the origin of modern rodeo?
- A) Mexico
- B) United States
- C) Canada
4. Which of these events is NOT a part of a traditional rodeo?
- A) Barrel racing
- B) Pole bending
- C) Bull surfing
5. In bull riding, how long must a rider stay on the bull to earn a score?
- A) 6 seconds
- B) 8 seconds
- C) 10 seconds
6. What is the name of the rope used in calf roping events?
- A) Lasso
- B) Lariat
- C) Halter
7. Which animal is used in the steer wrestling event?
- A) Bull
- B) Steer
- C) Bronco
8. In which US state is the famous Calgary Stampede held?
- A) Montana
- B) Texas
- C) It’s actually in Canada (Alberta)
9. What is the name of the cowboy’s spurs’ metal part that makes a jingling sound?
- A) Rowel
- B) Shackle
- C) Heelband
10. What is a rider trying to remove from a steer’s neck in the “wild cow milking” event?
- A) A ribbon
- B) A collar
- C) A bell
11. What piece of equipment do bareback riders use to help grip the horse?
- A) A saddle
- B) A rigging
- C) A harness
12. In rodeo, what is a “hooey”?
- A) A type of cowboy hat
- B) A knot used in calf roping
- C) A rodeo clown’s trick
13. What is the name of the padded protection worn by bull riders?
- A) Flank strap
- B) Bull rope
- C) Vest
14. In rodeo clowning, what is the barrel used for?
- A) Entertainment
- B) A hiding place for the rodeo clown
- C) Storing equipment
15. What does the term “dogging” refer to in rodeo?
- A) Chasing down a calf
- B) Wrestling a steer
- C) Roping a bull
16. What is the term for the rope loop used to secure a bull rider’s hand to the bull?
- A) Handhold
- B) Bull loop
- C) Riding hitch
17. In barrel racing, how many barrels must the rider circle?
- A) 3
- B) 4
- C) 5
18. What is the name of the gate that releases the animal in a rodeo event?
- A) Release gate
- B) Bucking gate
- C) Chute gate
19. How many judges are typically used to score a bull riding event?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
20. Which of the following is NOT a penalty in barrel racing?
- A) Knocking down a barrel
- B) Running off course
- C) Falling off the horse
21. According to the rodeo rulebook, what is the minimum weight of a saddle bronc riding saddle?
- A) 25 pounds
- B) 30 pounds
- C) 35 pounds
22. What does a pickup rider do during a saddle bronc riding event?
- A) Assists the rider in dismounting
- B) Scores the rider’s performance
- C) Ensures the rider’s safety gear is secure
23. What piece of equipment is typically used in breakaway roping events?
- A) A breakaway honda
- B) A fast catch knot
- C) A quick release lariat
24. Who is responsible for replacing barrels during a barrel racing event?
- A) The arena crew
- B) The rider
- C) The judge
25. What is the main goal of the cowboy in steer roping events?
- A) To rope the steer around the horns
- B) To rope the steer around the neck
- C) To rope the steer around the legs
26. What is the term for a cowboy who only ropes the front legs of a calf in team roping?
- A) Header
- B) Heeler
- C) Legger
27. In rodeo events, what is the purpose of a flank strap?
- A) To encourage the animal to buck
- B) To secure the rider’s feet
- C) To restrain the animal’s movement
28. Which of the following is essential protective gear for a bullfighter during a bull riding event?
- A) Steel-toed boots
- B) A helmet with a faceguard
- C) A padded vest
29. What is the term for a saddle without a horn, typically used in saddle bronc riding?
- A) A rigging saddle
- B) A bronc saddle
- C) A hornless saddle
30. What is the penalty for touching any part of the horse or saddle with the free hand during a bronc riding event?
- A) A 5-point deduction
- B) No score for the ride
- C) A 10-point deduction
31. In which of these events is it possible for both men and women to compete together at a professional rodeo?
- A) Bull riding
- B) Team roping
- C) Saddle bronc riding
32. In the rodeo world, what is “goat tying”?
- A) Securing a goat to the back of a bull
- B) Racing to tie a goat’s legs together as fast as possible
- C) Wrangling a goat with a lasso
33. Which of the following events is classified as a “roughstock” event?
- A) Steer wrestling
- B) Bull riding
- C) Goat tying
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Arena AmateurArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Bronc BusterRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Rodeo RiderMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Rope WranglerAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Rodeo ChampionLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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