The Rodeo: Steer Wrestling

July 19-27
1-4 p.m.

Arena

Steer Wrestling has a long history at Cheyenne Frontier Days, first being introduced in 1904

600 Pounds of Pure Opposition

Steer wrestling or Bulldogging is an event where men try to wrestle a 600 pound steer to the ground. Steer Wrestling has a long history at Cheyenne Frontier Days, first being introduced in 1904. It is said that the event is influenced by working cattle dogs who would grab the cattle when they were unruly. Steer Wrestling has evolved and now has a hazer and the Bulldogger. Cattle dogs are still used on ranches today to help manage the cattle.

Rules:

The Steer is given a 30 foot head start in Cheyenne

Scoring:

To score, the rider must:

Catch up
Lower himself off his horse
Grab the Steer by the Horns
Slow the Steer down
Throw the Steer Down
All the steer’s legs must be facing the same way as the nose for the ride to qualify

Fastest time wins.

Steer wrestling and breakaway roping qualifying. Cheyenne Frontier Days™, Cheyenne, Wyoming. 20240716.
Cole Trainor from Faith, South Dakota drops the flag at 8 and 8 in round 2 of steer wrestling qualifying at Cheyenne Frontier Days™. Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 16, 2024.
Will Lummus from Byhalia, Mississippi drops the flag in 6 flat in round 2 of steer wrestling qualifying at Cheyenne Frontier Days™. Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 16, 2024.

The Rodeo: Steer Wrestling

600 Pounds of Pure Opposition

Rules:

Scoring:

Arena Record

Contestant: Rick Myhre

Year: 2000

Time: 5.1 Seconds