Dally ribbon roping explained

Dally ribbon roping, or simply ribbon roping, is a team rodeo[1] event that features a steer and one mounted riders and one contestant on foot.[2] It is a timed event. The roper starts in the box and the runner must start from a designated spot determined by the field judge. Some rules allow a runner to start anywhere in the arena.

The event begins when the steer breaks the barrier.[3] The roper must rope the steer. Any type of catch is legal. The roper must then "dally" which is to make several loops around the saddle horn with the rope. The runner must then grab the ribbon off the calf's tail. The runner then races back to the box, and the time is stopped once the runner crosses the barrier.[4] Many organizations, like the National Little Britches Rodeo Association allow coed teams.[5]

Equipment

The equipment is the same used by team ropers:

Rules

There are various organizations that sanction team roping events at local, regional and national levels. Some of the rules common to most groups include:

See also

References

  1. News: Cowboys, calves and kisses at the Rodeo. 2018-03-02. en.
  2. Web site: Rules. Snowmass Rodeo. en-US. 2018-03-02.
  3. Web site: Chance Grill crowned World Champion in Oklahoma. Grill. Dianna. 2017-08-21.
  4. News: Rifle girl a world champion in ribbon roping. 2018-03-02. en.
  5. News: Area riders among top winners at Little Britches Rodeos. staff. Milo Dailey Butte County Post. Rapid City Journal Media Group. 2018-03-02. en.

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