In rodeo's only true team event, two ropers, a "header" and a "heeler", work together to catch a steer. The header must first charge out of the box on horseback and chase down a fast racing steer, roping him around his head and one horn, around the neck or around both horns.  The header must then turn the steer to the left, giving the heeler a chance to rope both of the steer's hind feet.  Catching only one hind leg results in a five-second penalty.  If the heeler tosses his loop before the header has changed the direction of the steer and has the animal moving forward, it is called a crossfire and it results in a disqualification.  The run is completed when the steer is secured and the team ropers' horses are facing each other on opposite sides of the steer.  Combined skills of roping and riding are important but team work is what makes for a win in this event.

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Team Roper

TR-01
11"H x 25"L

TR-01
11"H x 25"L