what is a rodeo rope called

A rodeo rope is called a lasso, also known as a lazo, reata, or riata. It is a loop of stiff rope designed to be thrown and used as a restraint to catch animals. The lasso has a small reinforced loop at one end, called a honda or hondo, through which the rope passes to form a loop. The term "rope" is also used by cowboys to refer to a lasso. In rodeo events, calf ropers and breakaway ropers use softer and often more weighted ropes than team and ranch type ropes, which are often shorter and can range from 24 to 35 feet.