Overview
Mention rodeos and you think of cowboys, bucking broncs and TEXAS! The west lives on in Texas. In many parts of Texas you can walk through the past and experience what life was like in the wild and woolly West. Today’s rodeo is a modern day link to the cowboys of the past and our western heritage. They offer us a look into the life of a cowboy (or cowgirl) and allow us for just a few minutes to share in the excitement of being part of the West.

A Variety of Rodeos
While most rodeos have a several events that are basic to all rodeos, there can be a slight difference to each competition and to the type of rodeo as well. A typical rodeo has the cowboy, and sometimes his horse, competing against other cowboys. Cowgirls have their own events to compete in. The events are death defying and thrilling.

Ranch rodeos differ in that team work is the key here. You won’t see an individual competing for an award but an entire working crew. Because of this some of the events are a bit different too. It takes more than one man to hold and milk a wild cow!

And for flamboyance and spice you can not miss out on the Mexican rodeos. After all if it was not for the Mexicans we would not have our rodeos today. We have them to thank for being the precursor to today’s rodeos.

Not Just for Adults
And if you think rodeos are just for the grownup crew, think again. Not only do kids love the excitement of a rodeo but there are events for the aspiring rodeo champ. Calf Scramble, Mutton Busting and Stickhorse competitions prepare these young cowfolk for the real thrill of the rodeo one day.

A Family Affair
All rodeos offer fun for everyone in the family. There are carnivals, music, food and shopping in some form or another at all of them. Many are spread out over several days and even weeks so even if you can not catch the whole event you will not completely miss out.

Texas Rodeos
There are many rodeos all over Texas throughout the year. The ones listed here are just the ones that we thought most would like to know about. They provide entertainment for all ages and feature some of the top notch rodeo riders from all over.