As the original timed event in rodeo and one of the original events of the Windy Ryon Memorial Roping, steer roping has been one of the main attractions at the Windy Ryon Memorial Roping for 37 years. 

Another event taken from the life on the range of the working cowboy, steer roping has developed from the chore of securely tying a full-grown cow or steer needing medical attention.

The steer must be legally caught around the horns, which are protected with horn wraps.  After making the catch, the steer roper places the slack rope over the steer's right hip, riding to the left, bringing the steer to the ground. When the steer is lying on its side and the rope is taut, the rider dismounts, running to tie three of the steer's legs.

The contestant is disqualified if the steer regains his feet after the fall. The steer must remain tied for 6 seconds for a qualified time.