Goat tying

Goat tying is a rodeo event in which the participant rides to a tethered goat, meaning that they are attached to a stake with a rope. Then the participant gets off their horse, while the horse is still moving, then runs up to the goat, flanks it, then will gather three of its legs, and tie them with one wrap, and a hooey (tie). The goat must stay tied for six seconds after the contestant has backed away from the animal. If the goat becomes untied before six seconds have passed, the rider receives no score. A participant may be disqualified for undue roughness while handling the goat, touching the goat after the tie, or after signaling completion of the tie, or the contestant's horse coming in contact with the goat or tether while the contestant has control of the horse.

Goat tying is not seen in professional rodeo, but is a common event in youth, high school and college rodeo levels. In most cases, it is considered a women's event.