Never worn a pair of boots? Don’t know a stirrup from a steer? Think Reba McEntire’s just a sitcom star? No worries. We’ll show you how it’s done. Our essential guide to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo covers everything—can’t-miss events, the hottest tickets, how to get onto the best rodeo committees, what makes a champion steer, and lots, lots more. A few minutes with our experts and you’ll be saying This ain’t my first rodeo in no time.