Calf roping, also known as tie-down roping in the United States and Canada and rope and tie in Australia and New Zealand, is a rodeo event that features a calf and a rider mounted on a horse. The goal
Calf roping in modern competition
Calf roping as a rodeo event had its origin in ranch work.
Chute 9 at Cheyenne Frontier Days for timed events
Calf roping event at the Calgary Stampede
Rodeos have long been a popular competitor and spectator sport in Australia, but were not run on an organised basis until the 1880s.
Alan Wood on the great bucking mare, Curio. Photo taken shortly before Alan regained his seat and went on to make the required time.