calf roping

noun

1. a timed rodeo event in which a mounted rider chases and lassos a calf, dismounts, and throws the calf to the ground, tying three of the animal's legs with a short length of rope.

Word History and Origins

Origin of calf roping¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

Longtime equestrian Geronimo Bugarin said there are nine elements of charrería, including bull riding, mare riding and calf roping, and appeared dismayed at the prospect of not being able to continue those activities.

From Los Angeles Times

Which is partly why she does not like calf roping or wild cow milking events, in which wild, skittish animals are chased.

From Los Angeles Times

A February 2021 summary by the city council’s animal welfare committee said that animals “suffer significant injuries during common rodeo events such as bull and bronc riding, steer wrestling, and calf roping.”

From Washington Times

For about a decade, he competed in rodeo events such as calf roping, steer wrestling and bull and bronc riding, while appearing in film, television and stage roles.

From Washington Post

Every Sunday, these folks got together and they just had these impromptu rodeos: They threw money in the hat, and they did the bull riding, the calf roping, all that stuff.

From Salon