| The National Police Rodeo Association (NPRA) is a non-profit organization of Law enforcement officers and firefighters who celebrate Western traditions by competing in several rodeos held in California and Nevada. The proceeds from these rodeos are donated to charities that benefit disabled children with the Special Olympics receiving the proceeds from this rodeo. While traditional rodeo events such as bronc and bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, and barrel racing are featured at NPRA rodeos a number of non-traditional events which allow family members of all ages to compete are also featured. Saturday night’s program mostly of traditional events: tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding, but two non-traditional events were also held. Women’s Breakaway roping is similar to tie-down roping except the cowgirl’s time stops when the rope breaks away from the saddle horn. Unlike standard tie-down, she does not dismount and tie when the calf has been roped. Chute Dogging is a variation of steer wrestling that allows non-mounted contestants to compete. The cowboy comes out of a bucking chute holding a steer by the horns. After crossing a line he flips the steer to the ground as in bull dogging. Although this was an amateur rodeo, the level of skill exhibited was less than that seen at most pro rodeos, but the competitive spirit and the will to win were just as strong, as was the sheer entertainment value presented to the crowd. If you get a chance be sure to attend a National Police Rodeo. You’ll be glad you did.
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