What is commonly referred to as "Bull Dogging"?

Bull Dogging is commonly referred to as steer wrestling, a rodeo event that involves a cowboy or cowgirl on horseback pursuing a steer and then leaping off their horse to wrestle the steer to the ground. This event requires a combination of speed, precision, and strength, as the contestant must quickly take control of the steer, typically by grabbing its horns, and then bring it down as efficiently as possible. Steer wrestling showcases the skills of both the horse and the contestant, as the horse must be trained to work in tight quarters while maintaining speed and control during the chase.

The other options listed represent different events in rodeo where the techniques and equipment used are distinct from those in bull dogging. Team roping involves two contestants working together to catch and tie a calf, saddle bronc riding is a timed event where a rider stays on a bucking horse, and barrel racing is a timed event where riders maneuver their horses around barrels in a cloverleaf pattern. Each of these events demands different skills and techniques, making steer wrestling uniquely identified as bull dogging.