bronc

Cowboy's wild ride

A bronc is an unbroken or partially broken horse, especially one prone to bucking.

The word is Western American, clipped from bronco.

Bronc riding is a staple of rodeo competition: He drew a mean bronc in the first round.

The spelling bronc predominates in rodeo contexts.

rodeo

bucking

Jumping to unseat rider

chute · spurs · rider · wrangler · corral · lasso · chaps · rope · roundup · stampede

horse

mustang

Free-roaming feral horse

  • stallionIntact male breeding horse
  • mareFemale adult equine
  • coltImmature male equine

filly · foal · gelding · equine · mane · hooves · gallop · trot · canter · neigh

wild

untamed

Not domesticated

feisty · ornery · unruly · rebellious · indomitable · free · raw · rough · headstrong · willful

bucking

kick

Foot-delivered strike

  • rearBack portion or raise
  • pitchFrequency of sound
  • throwPropel by arm motion

unseat · jolt · lurch · gyrate · heave · thrash · bolt · sunfish · spin · twist

Categories
Opposites
temperament/trainedness

broncsaddle horse

Equine for riding

riding horse · trail horse · plow horse · carriage horse · draft horse

gender/disposition type

broncbroodmare

Mare kept for reproduction

temperament

broncplug

Something that blocks openings

Phrases
Family

bronco, broncs, broncos

Familiarity
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Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G