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Rounding up a herd of young steers for participation in a team roping event. The steers wear protective headgear so that when they are lassoed the skin surrounding their horns won't be damaged. The cowboys and/or cowgirls work in teams of two on horses. One lassoes the horns of a released steer, and the other the back leg(s). The ropers are timed how fast they can perform this skill, which originated on open range ranches. The ropers often miss the steer and it "gets away." Even if it is successfully roped, the steer is immediately released to return to its herd.

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Uploaded on January 24, 2022
Taken on January 22, 2022