Rodeo: King of the Rope. 3 minute read. ... Of rodeo’s five events (others: steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle and bareback bronc riding), calf roping is the most delicate and difficult.

The diameter of the rope can also differ. Most ropes are made with a diameter of 3/8th of an inch, or "full." However, calf and breakaway ropes can come in a "scant" diameter of 5/16th of an inch ...

RIDING THE RODEO. Once you’ve mastered roping an inanimate object, you’re ready to learn to rope an actual calf. Here are a few tips from Whorton to get you started: 1. Take your time.