Rodeo event timing system

A rodeo event timing system comprising:

• a neck collar adapted to extend around a neck of a calf, said neck collar having ends releasably secured together;
• a first cable having one end affixed adjacent the first end of said neck collar;
• a second cable having one end affixed adjacent the second end of said neck collar;
• a first switch assembly secured to opposite ends of said first cable and said second cable, said first switch assembly adapted to separate when the ends of said neck collar separate so as to produce a start timing signal;
• a saddle having a saddle horn, said saddle adapted to be positioned on a horse, the saddle horn extending outwardly of said saddle;
• a third cable having one end secured to the saddle horn;
• a lasso;
• a fourth cable having one end secured to the lasso;
• and
• a second switch assembly connected to opposite ends of said third cable and said fourth cable, said second switch assembly adapted to separate when said lasso separates from the saddle horn so as to produce a stop timing signal.