Team roping is unique in that two cowboys work together for a shared time. The first cowboy, known as the “header”, ropes the steer either by the horns, around the neck, or “half head” which is one horn and the neck. After this catch is made, the header wraps his rope around the saddle horn, commonly known as dallying, and turns the steer in a wide arc to the left.
The second cowboy is known as the “heeler”. He trails along beside the steer until the header turns the steer, then moves in behind the steer and attempts to rope the back feet. If he only manages one hind foot, the team receives a five-second penalty. Time is stopped when both cowboys’ horses are facing each other.
CALF SCRAMBLE & GOLD RUSH
This is the time that all of the kids look forward to. At points during the Rodeo children will be called out to participate in the Calf Scramble (must sign up at the event) and the Gold Rush (Younger children will dig through hay to find treasure). Always the highlight of the show.
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