The race begins when the horse leaves the chute with halter and lead rope attached. The world Wild Horse Race Championships are held annually at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Team Roping Two cowboys, a husband and wife, a father and son, or any combination can compete as team ropers if they can achieve the necessary timing and coordination. One rider, the Header, rides out from the left side of the box and ropes the steer by the horns. The Heeler moves in behind and ropes both hind feet while the steer is still upright and then dallies his rope.
Time is stopped when the steer is stopped and dallied between horses.
There are penalties for breaking during the steer's 10 - second head start, or for roping just one hind leg. Useful when cattle have to be branded or doctored, team roping is still a part of the ranch cowboy's work in many parts of the country. Professional team roping requires fast handling and well-trained mounts. The milker ropes the cow from his horse and jumps down after the mugger has caught and held the cow. The milker then squirts the required amount of milk into a bottle.