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.
14 is a little young for Bull Riding, but a lot of rodeos have junior bull riding or junior steer riding which is good for you to get your start in competition.
I would recommend a Bull Riding School this spring or summer, they also usually have steers to start you off on, to get you into the sport with the proper fundamentals.
Good luck!
They all start around $200-$250. Just like a vest, I wouldn't suggest skimping out on tuition.
What state/province are you in, maybe I can point you to something in the right direction?
You could also try googling local schools/clinics or host associations in your area for more information.
My pleasure, I love to talk about our Sport.
Most Bull riding vests weigh approximately 2-4 pounds.
A beginner goes to a weekend school or clinic. As you start to ride more, you try to find a practice pen where you can get on a few.
Riding horses helps.
And in the gym, balance exercises help, as does overall weight and aerobic exercise.
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The best thing to do is find some riders in your area and try to travel together. Traveling expenses are high right now, and these guys will know a lot of the bulls, and the events to enter.
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I would probably guess calves about 400 pounds, or steers about 500 pounds to start off.
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