Professional Bull Rider

Professional Bull Rider

RodeoGuy

London, ON

Male, 23

I live my life 8-seconds at a time as an adrenaline junkie that goes event to event, matching up against some of the rankest bulls in the world in an 8-second battle for supremacy.

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Last Answer on April 08, 2014

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Are there other animals besides bulls that bull riders ride (or would like to ride)? Like, what's the NEXT level of bull-riding?

Asked by the shaman over 11 years ago

The next level of bull riding is... Bull riding. With genetics being so calculated and raising of bucking stock so refined, today's bucking bull has more power and athleticism than ever before... They're only going to get ranker. 

In the "old days" yaks were used instead of bulls at some events. But every new bull born is the "next level"

why do you want to stay up on you're bullriding rope

Asked by Chase Webb over 11 years ago

That's where the bull has less power against the rider and where the rider's centre of gravity meets the central point of all the bull's moves. Too far back, and the bull's kick will have amplified force... 

Okay so I am a girl, and Its my dream to be a professional bull rider. Do you think that's out of the question for me?

Asked by Miranda about 11 years ago

If you can dream it, you can achieve it.

Im 10 years old 90 pounds and 4'11". I Live on a farm and have worked with horses and cows and bulls before but never rode a bull. What do u reccomend i do to start riding.

Asked by Jack over 11 years ago

Attend a weekend clinic, get on some steers and go from there. 

When you have an injury, what kind of pain relievers are you allowed to take? What could you legitimately take for pain from an injury, that wouldn't put your job in jeopardy? Is there drug testing? Thanks.

Asked by Mary Mc over 11 years ago

Currently there isn't any drug testing, as it takes a lot to ride bulls... stamina, focus, balance, reaction time... and there really isn't a performance enhancing drug that would help an aspect without hindering another.

Bull Riders often ride through the pain; we aren't paid performance fees, and only make money when we win or place.  So, it's a balance of grit and determination, mental and physical toughness to continue riding when your body is telling you otherwise.

 

why don't u answer all the questions

Asked by isa over 11 years ago

I do, but as I travel a lot, it sometimes takes a day or two for me to reply. 

if the bull doesn't get riden then how much money does the owner get paid?

Asked by kyle over 11 years ago

Predominantly, Bull Contractors are simply paid by the gate. They want to raise the best buckers, because the better they do, the more events they get invited to, and then get 3-4 times as much if they are selected for the Finals. As Bull Riders either do the selection or influence the selection, every "out" is a scouting day. Sometimes there will be bonuses, but those are special events or opportunities.