These events are then broken down into two more categories. The two categories are rough stock events, in which the cowboy or girl tries to ride bucking horses or bulls for eight seconds while at the same time spurring the animal. The other category is timed events. In a timed event, the contestant is judged according to how quickly he or she can complete the given task while meeting all the requirements. This category includes steer wrestling, team roping, steer roping, and barrel racing.
Barrel racing is usualy the only event in which women compete.
In the other events mostly men compete. Rodeos are an excellent form of entertainment. I believe that rodeos are the best choice to symbolize Texas. Ever since I was a little kid, I have so looked foward to attending the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, which is held yearly. It is a very big deal whenever the rodeo comes to town.