Before rodeos became a sporting event, it started out as a regular practice of herding cattle in countries such as Spain, Mexico, the United States and Australia. As this sport gains more popularity however, a number of people though are of the view that rodeos promote cruelty and abuse to the animals involved. Whatever your stand is, it is best to see for yourself how rodeo really operates.

From the culture of farming and herding, rodeo has now become a sport that sets to test the riding and steering abilities of “vanqueros” or cowboys. Most commonly, rodeo participants are generally tested in terms of their skill and speed in tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, and bareback bronc riding. Everyone is likely to hold their breaths or shriek in excitement as the thrilling saga between horse and rider unfolds.