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— and head out to the Rodeo of the Ozarks to learn about a sport uniquely rooted in the American West. Start here: Barrelman — An entertainer who uses a barrel to distract a bull after a ride, and sometimes to protect the cowboy. Bulldogger — A steer wrestler. Bronc Rein — A saddle bronc rider holds onto a bronc rein at a specific position that he determines based on the size and bucking habits of the horse he's about to ride; bronc riders often give each other advice about the length of rein a specific horse will perform best with: "Give him 3½ fingers." Flank Strap — A soft sheepskin- or Neoprene-lined strap placed in the area where a human's belt would go, it encourages the animal to kick out behind itself rather than rear up, which provides a safer, showier ride. (And explains why bulls are so angry!) Left (or Right) Delivery — Many bucking animals prefer to stand in the chute facing a particular direction, so they can leave the chute in the direction they prefer. Pickup Men — Two mounted cowboys who help riders dismount, release a bucking horse's soft flank strap, and escort bucking horses and bulls to the exit gate after a ride. Riggin' — A suitcase-style handhold customized to a rider's grip and attached to a molded piece of leather that is cinched, with a pad, around the horse's girth. Roughstock — The bucking horses and bulls used in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding, usually bred and raised for the job. Slack — Excess entries at some rodeos may be scheduled for preliminary (slack) competition, usually before the rodeo opens to the public. Try — A noun used for both cowboys and livestock, denoting grit, determination, fitness, stamina and resilience: "Give that cowboy a hand – he had a lot of try." — BECCA MARTIN-BROWN BMARTIN@NWADG.COM RODEO 40 WHAT'S UP! JUNE 24-30, 2018 Talk Continued From Page 37 YOU CAN HELP KEEP ARKANSAS CLEAN!