Cow catchers are people who work with cattle, typically in the rodeo or ranching industries. They use a variety of tools to catch and control the animals, such as LARIATS, ropers, RIATAS, LASSOES, LASSOS, and ropes. LARIATS are long ropes with a loop at one end, which is used to catch and restrain the animal. Ropers are similar to LARIATS, but they have a handle at the end of the rope. RIATAS are braided leather ropes with a loop at one end. LASSOES and LASSOS are similar to LARIATS, but they are made of a single length of rope. Finally, ropes are simply lengths of rope that can be used to tie up an animal.