الخميس، 21 أبريل 2016

Information On The Arizona Rodeo

By Carolyn Snyder


Rodeo refers to a competitive sport whose origin is the working practices of cattle herding. Initially in Mexico and Spain, but later in South America, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. The sport was based on skills needed of working cowboys and vaqueros. The modern version of the Arizona rodeo involves horses and other livestock and is meant to test the speed and skills of cowgirls and cowboys.

Several different events make up professional rodeos in America. Among the commonest ones are saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, and ream roping. These events are grouped into two key classes. These classes are timed events and rough stock events. Other events such as goat tying, breakaway roping, and pole bending may be include in rodeos. Inclusion depends on location and the sanctioning organization.

In western US and Alberta, Canada, rodeos are the most popular sports. They have even been made the official state sports for states like Wyoming, South Dakota and Texas. In Wyoming, the Bucking Horse and Rider is the trademark registered by the state and federal government. The Canadian province of Alberta has also considered making American rodeo its official sport but the legislation is yet to pass.

The sanctioning and government of professional rodeos is under two key authorities in the United States. These are the Women Professional Rodeo Association, shortened to WPRA and Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association shortened to PRCA. Collegiate, high school, children, and senior rodeos are governed by other bodies. Associations have also been formed to specifically govern rodeos among minority groups like the Natives.

PRCA and WPRA are the largest bodies that govern rodeos in the US even though there are several other smaller bodies. PRCA is responsible for governing up to a third of all rodeos held in the country. It crowns World Champions in the final events. WPRA was formed as result of gender bias to level the play field for participants from both genders.

The season for competitive rodeos ends in fall and starts in spring. Professional rodeo circuit takes longer to end with final events occurring in December in the state of Nevada in Las Vegas. Stadiums in which profession, commercial competitions are carried out are usually climate-controlled. The event is covered and broadcasted by major TV networks in the country. CBS Sports Network is particularly known for covering and broadcasting these events on a yearly basis.

Some competitions encompassed in rodeos have been opposed by certain animal welfare and animal rights groups. The groups argue that these events constitute animal cruelty. There has been a response from the industry in the US to the arguments posted by animal activists. Part of the reforms includes offering proper veterinary care to animals used in the sport.

Despite the changes made in response to arguments forwarded by animal welfare organizations, some animal welfare organizations still want a total ban to be placed on the sport. This sport is thus restricted or banned by some local and state governments in Canada and the United States. Some governments only restrict or ban certain events and equipment only. The UK and Netherlands have placed a complete ban on the game. Many European countries are following suite.




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