Rodeo is popular in the western United States. It is a sport. There are a series of contests. They deal with riding a horse, roping, and other ranching skills.

The rodeo was originally developed by cowboys. It was created in 1864. This was during the move of the cattle industry to the western U.S. and northern Mexico. The word comes from the Spanish. It means "to go around."

Clowns work at the rodeo, too. They make sure the cowboy is safe if his horse or cow throws him. Today, there are seven events. These are bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, steer roping, bull riding, and barrel racing.