A cowboy swings his lasso as he tries to rope a calf during the team roping portion of the Silk Hope Pro Rodeo in Silk Hope, N.C. on June 24, 2023. In the team roping event, one competitor — the “heeler” — ropes the calf’s back legs, while the other — the “header” — ropes the calf’s head. The event is timed, with the fastest pair to rope both ends of the calf taking home the money.