- There are rules that regulates the handling of the animals which were first put by Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in 1947.
- All professional rodeos are governed by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or PRCA.
- The word Rodeo was rarely used by the American cowboy sport until the 1920s, it was rather referred to as cowboy contests.
- The term rodeo means to “go around” in Spanish.
- Bull riding has become rodeo’s most popular contest.
- The PBR (professional Bull Riding) is the biggest and most profitable bull riding event.
