They can t hit anything or they are awarded penalties. Other competitions only require the horses to pull weight for one hundred yards to see who can pull the most. Racing is a competitive sport and often considered one of the most dangerous. The jockeys guide the horses around the track, the fastest one wins. These horses are bred and trained for speed.
Many careers start at age two and are over by age seven.
Steer wrestling is a timed rodeo event. A steer is let out of a chute followed by two riders, the wrestler and the hazer. The hazer keeps the horse running straight while Wrestler leans down from his horse and grabs the steers horns. He drops down and digs his heels in the ground stopping the steer. Team penning is similar to steer wrestling and calf roping.