bull tailing

bull tailing
 n.— «The nine events in the overall competition are horse showmanship, horse roping, bull tailing, bull riding, rope showmanship, bronco riding, foot roping, horse roping and the pass of death.» —“‘Charro’ Life Full of Danger; Mexican-style rodeos attract El Paso riders” by Ramon Bracamontes Dallas Morning News Dec. 22, 1985. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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