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calf roping
Calf roping / tie-down roping is a mounted rodeo timed event in which a calf is roped legally, the run is completed and a valid tie is shown under event rules. Fastest valid time plus penalties decides.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Rope the calf under the rulebook, complete the tie-down and achieve the fastest valid time.
Teilnehmer
Individual roper with horse, calf, chute/barrier, timer and judges.
Teamgröße
Individual roper with horse, calf, chute/barrier, timer and judges.
Spielfeld
Rodeo arena with chute/box, target, timer and safety areas.
Dauer
Single run or ride under event rules; timed events end with signal/timing, roughstock rides use a specified ride duration.
Wertung
Time to a valid tie plus barrier, handling or rule penalties.
Gewinnbedingung
Achieve the fastest valid time in the tie-down event.
Ausrüstung
Horse, roping rope, pigging string, western saddle, chute/barrier, timer, arena and stock handling.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- barrier/start fault
- invalid catch or tie
- animal-welfare/handling breach
- lost control
- event eligibility breach
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)
- 2026 PRCA Rule Book Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association · rulebook · high
- Roping for Beginners Riding Warehouse · beginner-guide · medium
- Tie-Down Roping Techniques NRS World · training-guide · medium
- Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association · federation · high
- Tie-Down Roping overview Reno Rodeo · event · medium