Calf roping was a duty of working cowboys that required catching and restraining calves for branding or medical treatment. Ranch hands took pride in the speed with which they could rope and tie calves. Soon, this work turned to informal contests.
Calf roping was a duty of working cowboys that required catching and restraining calves for branding or medical treatment. Ranch hands took pride in the speed with which they could rope and tie calves. Soon, this work turned to informal contests.