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JUNIOR STEER RIDING
Junior steer riders, aged 12–15, compete on wirey bovines. As in other roughstock events, half of the score is awarded for the cowboy’s ability to ride, and half for the stock’s ability to buck. Contestants are allowed to ride with one or both hands. If they elect to ride one-handed, they’ll have to abide by the rules of bull riding—they’ll be disqualified for touching the animal or themselves, or for grabbing with both hands during the eight seconds. The top six compete in the finals.
THE RULES
Understanding how it works
HAND-HOLD
The rider must hold on with just one hand
NO TOUCHING
The free hand can’t touch the bull or equipment
8 SECONDS
The rider must hold on for at least 8 seconds
