Rodeo's "classic" event, saddle bronc riding, has roots that run deep in the history of the Old West. Ranch hands would often gather and compete amongst themselves to see who could display the best style while riding wild horses. 

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Model spurring action begins with the rider's feet far forward on the bronc's point of shoulder, sweeping to the back of the saddle, or "cantle," as the horse bucks. The rider then snaps his feet back to the horse's neck a split second before the animal's front feet hit the ground.
 
Other factors considered in the scoring are the cowboy's control throughout the ride, the length of his spurring stroke and how hard the horse bucks.
 
Disqualification results if, during the eight seconds ride, the rider touches the animal, himself or his equipment with his free hand, if either foot slips out of a sturrip, if he drops the bronc rein, or if he fails to have his feet in the proper "mark out" position at the beginning of the ride. 
 

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