Top 10 rodeo superstitions

By RICK OVERALL -- Ottawa Sun

 Hockey and baseball players have odd superstitions, but they can't hold a candle to rodeo cowboys. Here's a list of cowboy superstitions.

 1: A saddle bronc rider always puts the right foot in the stirrup first.

 2: Never kick a paper cup thrown down at a rodeo.

 3: Cowgirls often wear different colored socks on each foot, for luck.

 4: Don't compete with change in your pocket because that's all you might win.

 5: Never put your hat on a bed -- you may be seriously injured or killed.

 6: Eating a hotdog before the competition brings good luck.

 7: Never read your horoscope on competition day.

 8: Never eat peanuts or popcorn in the arena.

 9: Always shave before the competition.

 10: Never wear yellow in the arena -- it will bring bad luck.