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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What are the top 5 injuries in bull riding?

Asked by Mark Herry over 12 years ago

Knee, shoulder, head... 

http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/10/05/us-rodeo-injuries-idUSKIM56572320071005

Thank you Mark for your great questions. I can only answer so far, but I would recommend you contact the PBR Media Relations Department and the Justin Sports Medicine Team for more detailed information if necessary.

I am a 52 year old Swedish citizen grew up with horses & rode almost every day for 11 years. One thing has come to my mind & I want to ride a bull before I am too old or am I too old already?

Asked by Mats Rosenquist over 12 years ago

As long as you try it at a weekend school or clinic, you should be fine. I wouldn't recommend entering until you try it, that way you shouldn't be getting on something that will be trying to kill you the 1st time. 

I'm 17 and want to ride a bull. How do I go about it? Do I need some kind of training. I just strongly think I can get the 8sec and would love to go to a rodeo and do so

Asked by Allison almost 13 years ago

The best thing to do is to go to a rodeo school or clinic.  They usually are 2 days long, and they give you the opportunity to learn the ground work, chute preparation and get on some easy stock to get into the swing of things.

Google "Rodeo School" and your State or Province to find the closest to you... it's a weekend you'll never forget!

when was ur first time rideing did u start right away or wait a while

Asked by isabel figueroa over 12 years ago

I grew up around the sport and rode some calves when I was 10 and started riding steers in competition when I was 13. 

I asked about bull riders getting a by week. Thanx for your answer. U also said- ...the field of riders is set after the World Finals- Does the cut take place throughout the season, and allow Touring Pro Division riders to keep moving into PBR? Thnx

Asked by Mary J almost 13 years ago

This season, they enacted a new system. The Top-35 after the World Finals were kept on tour for 5 events. The BFTS Standings are actually points from the BFTS, the TPD, and International Events, with points being rated differently from each event, ie. more points for winning a BFTS than a TPD, but all the points are one set of qualification standings. After the 5th event, the "cut" in essence happens the Tuesday before each BFTS Event. The top 35 in the BFTS Standings (all of PBR Event Points) are drawn for that weekend's event. It's a new system that is to allow guys to move up faster, as opposed to being on a streak in the TBD and having to wait 5 events to move up.

And where could I buy a bull rope?

Asked by Jrw over 12 years ago

US Rodeo Supply in the US and Bramer's Rodeo and Western Supply in Canada. Both have online stores and great email support. 

what is the best advice you can give me for first time riders?

Asked by emily over 12 years ago

Perseverence is key.  It is very frustrating to get into as most times there seems to be so much preparation into the ride, and after the gate opens, everything seems to be over in an instant.

In addition to mental preparation and perserverence, I'd recommend stretching as much as possible, so those first buck-offs remain fun!