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ABSTRACT:
Rodeo without question is a de facto high collision sport with immense risks. In the roughstock events the incidence of injury at both the amateur and professional levels are exceptionally high. The purpose of this study was to identify some of the risk factors believed to contribute to injuries in this sport. Particular emphasis was focused on the reanalysis of existing empirical data from the 15-year study of rodeo injuries by the Justin Sportsmedicine Program and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Qualitative research methods were employed which included observations, interviews, and videocassette viewing of rodeo competitions. Previously documented studies were used to substantiate or contradict information obtained in the field. Results of the study suggest that the rodeo athlete, animal, arena, lifestyle, and evolutionary nature of the sport are among the risk factors which lead to injury. Several recommendations are offered in an attempt to lessen the potential for injury: periodic physicals and/or screenings, mandatory safeguards (i.e., protective vests and headgear), removal of camouflaging banners and advertisements from arena fence rails, proactive research and development regarding facility surface composition, arena design and spatial considerations, and weight training and precompetition stretching.
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