calf roping

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of calf roping

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

The all-day event will feature classic rodeo competitions including bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing alongside community programming that celebrates Black western heritage.

From Los Angeles Times

“And at one point, he joked that in order to solve it, maybe we need to do a calf roping contest or something. It’s all in good fun.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

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