The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series runs every Friday and Saturday night from June 20 - Aug. 23. Book tickets online at steamboatprorodeo.com. Photo by David Dietrich.

Get ready for an evening of old-fashioned Western action; the rodeo is every Friday and Saturday night from Friday, June 20, to Saturday, Aug. 23. Not sure what you’re watching? Here’s a guide to the rodeo terms:

Bareback Riding: Watch as cowboys try to stay balanced on a bucking bronc while holding on with just one arm.

Steer Wrestling: Also known as “bulldogging,” cowboys leap from their horses to wrestle 500-pound steers to the ground.

Team Roping: Two riders work together to rope a steer – one takes the head, the other the heels.

Saddle Bronc Riding: In this classic event, riders hold onto a single rope while coordinating their leg movements with a bucking bronco.

Tie-Down Roping: Cowboys chase down calves, rope them, then dismount to tie three of the animal’s legs together.

Barrel Racing: Female riders and their horses race at breakneck speed in a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels. Watch for tight turns and close finishes.

The Scrambles: A great way to get the kids involved! Youngsters chase livestock – calves for the older kids, sheep for the younger ones – and try to grab colorful ribbons tied to the animals’ tails

Bull Riding: The grand finale, widely considered the rodeo’s most dangerous event. Cowboys attempt to stay on top of a raging bull for eight death-defying seconds.

Rodeo Clown Entertainment: More than just a comedy act. These pros protect fallen riders from angry bulls, all while keeping the crowd laughing.