rodeo
Rodeo is a traditional from Brazil coming sport that has found widespread use in the North American continent. The word comes from the Spanish / Portuguese "rodear", which means something like "to go around".
In rodeo equestrian tournaments there are different disciplines, which are divided into Timed Events (time disciplines) and Roughstock Events (point disciplines). In the Timed Events , competitors race for the fastest time, while in the Roughstock Events , the competitors race for the highest number of points. The rider must remain on the animal for eight seconds without touching the animal, himself or its equipment with his free hand. In these eight seconds, the riding style of the rider and the level of difficulty of the animal are assessed by two judges (judges).
Numerous rodeos are held in the United States and Canada . The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) , an association of professional rodeo riders, organizes around 700 rodeos per year. Also, colleges and high schools organize rodeos. The National Finals Rodeo , which is held in Las Vegas for ten days every December , brings together the best competitors in every discipline.
At German rodeo equestrian tournaments, not all disciplines of the American model are carried out and individual disciplines have been modified for animal welfare reasons. The following disciplines are held in Germany: Timed Events : Barrel Race (barrel races ), Pole Bending ( pole races / slalom), Rescue Race (rescue races ) and Break Away Calf Roping (calf catching). Roughstock Events : Bareback Riding (riding wild horses bareback ), Saddle Bronc Riding (riding wild horses with a saddle) and Bull Riding (bull riding) .
Many disciplines can be traced back to traditional work of a cowboy, for example breaking in a wild horse or catching cattle.
history
Originally the name comes from the pastoralists of the pastures of South America. Already Alexander von Humboldt reported in 1800 about it.
“The more precarious our situation, the more joyfully we were surprised by Hufschlag that was approaching us. It was an Indian armed with a lance who came back from the "rodeo," that is, from the patrol through which the cattle are rounded up into a certain area. "
