Cattle raising is the trademark of the province of Masbate as well as the major source of livelihood.

The Rodeo  introduced as new game that marks the uniqueness of the event. Called Cattle Drive, the game   

     features the traditional way of driving a herd of 30-50 cattle heads in a three-kilometer.

Rodeo Filipino, celebrated provincewide every March 18, highlights the Masbate Livestock Week. Featured are

various sports activities such as the grand rodeo parade, agro-livestock fair, individual and group competitions in

bull riding, steer wristling, carabao race, and other traditional Filipino games.

The cowboy must throw a type of rope with a loop, known as a lariat,  over the head of a calf or

 onto the horns and around the hind legs of adult cattle, and secure the animal.