Quamby Rodeo - Open Bronc Ride

Saddle Bronc Riding is a highly skilled rodeo event. It is considered to be the most difficult Rough Stock event.

Every ride starts with the contestants feet turned out and over the break of the horses shoulders as the horse leaves the chute. The rider time his spurring to be in sync with the bucking of the horse. 

The action in which earns the highest and most points is with the riders feet starting in front of the horses shoulders then continuing with a long sweeping ''stroke'' to the back of the horses saddle as the horse bucks. The rider must then set his feet back to the shoulder with his toes turning out and must get his timing right. Most points are scored for the spurring form the horse shoulder to the girth with extra points given for a ''full lick'' back to the saddle.

Riders must ride with one hand and will be disqualified for:

1. Touching the horse or equipment with his free hand.

2. Losing a stirrup.

3. Letting go or losing the single rope rein.

Riders will not be scored if they get bucked off the horse.

The equipment used in saddle bronc riding include :

1. standard contest saddle.

2. plain head collar.

3. single rope rein.