How Do You Have A Rodeo Without Bulls Or Horses?

How can you have a rodeo where hard hats replace cowboy hats? Easy, you have a "Lineman's Rodeo". At events all across the nation you'll find electric utility lineman practicing their safety and work practices with a friendly competition; that's the Lineman's Rodeo.

The same professional lineworkers that keep the electricity flowing to our homes and jobs like to hone and showoff their skills at these family friendly events. Your local power utility company support these rodeos to help linemen polish their climbing abilities within a safe training enviroment.

These rodeos are a great opportunity for the public to see lineman performing difficult construction task while easily climbing towering wood poles. The lineman's specialized equipment is designed for safety, and allows access to servicing overhead powerlines.

Contact your local power utiltiy for information on a Lineman's Rodeo in your area. Take the family for a days outing that you are sure to enjoy. And unlike some "rodeos" you don't have to watch where you step.