The goat is tied to a stake with a rope 10 feet in length. The competitor is on horseback and barrels towards the goat and there is a starting line 100 feet from the goat where the timer is set up.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Goat Tying is a truly fascinating sport. It’s not easy to jump off a horse traveling 30mph, stop yourself, grab a goat, then tie the goat’s legs together using a rope or ...