Which Event Started It All?
Born from real ranch work when cowboys needed to: • Medical check calves • Brand wild cattle • Show off strength
Steer Wrestling: Since 1890s
1883 - Pecos, Texas
Cowboys competed in: • Bronc riding • Steer roping • (No bulls allowed!)
Then vs. Now
1890s: • No time limits • No protective gear • Real ranch steers 2024: • 4-second clock, Kevlar vests • Bred buckers
Pure Cowboy Essence
Still requires: • Horse mastery • Raw strength • Split-second timing
Legends of the Sport
• Jim Bynum (1930s) • Homer Pettigrew (1950s) • Olin Young (4.1 sec record)
Still Center Stage
Our rodeo honors history with: • Classic steer size (600 lbs) • Old-school judging • Pioneer tributes
Your Turn to Witness History
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