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 boots really necessary to ride ? do they help to keep a good balance, do they add to the comfort of the rider or are they just there for the look ?

Asked by bullrider53 about 12 years ago

Boots for sure are necessary... They are solid and have a heel them to fasten our spurs to. Spurs are paramount as they really are 50-75% of what we are holding on with at most times... But every time a bull moves, our spurs pop out, and we have to re-position. 

Plus, walking around animals... You're going to want to wear boots ;)

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 about 12 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.

Hi I got on my first bull this weekend most amazing thing I've ever done but after I got bucked off the guy said if I woulda known how to cover the bull when he turned I woulda rode him how to I practice and learn to cover?

Asked by Jrw over 11 years ago

Good stuff!  
It's a combination of practice, experience that will help there.  Drop barrels are good as you'll always be pushing yourself to the front, but just stick with it, the "hard part" is over!

How long is a bull’s career in bull riding?

Asked by Mark Herry over 11 years ago

Most bull's start at the age of 3, and often will continue past 10 years of age.  Once Bull's are retired, they are welcomed into the breeding program and many live out their lives on their ranches.

hey their! im Isabel im girl and im only 12!!! I have had huge dreams of becoming a bull rider since I was a little girl! anyways I wanted to know what thos few seconds felt like. and also what are the chances of me a GIRL becoming a bull rider? thx

Asked by isabel figueroa almost 12 years ago

"Those few seconds" ... It varies by rider and changes the more you do it. I used to completely blackout for the first 2, though I would be in position and conscious, I would not remember coming out of the chute. The rest of the ride it just felt strong, like "snap-snap" as the bull kicked... And when he spun, just a dizzy feeling. 

But as I began to get on more, it became similar to riding a horse, except stronger and faster... And I began to really start to feel the bulls move and fade underneath me. 

Then and now, it's still a rush. 

Lots of girls bull ride in the lower levels and as you're 12, you have a good opportunity to ride steers and junior bulls first to get used to it. 

If you had to describe your job/self in one word, what would it be?

Asked by Jane almost 12 years ago

Cowboy

are the jeans (levi's, wrangler and so on...) really necessary to ride ? are they helpful to achieve a good result ? Or are they merely a tradition ?

Asked by bullrider53 about 12 years ago

The jeans are actually designed for the lifestyle. I'm a big Wrangler fan, and they're the market leader, followed by Cinch. They're "Cowboy Cut", meaning boot cut at the bottom, and they sit comfortably while riding. The original 13MWZ style jean is also a little more resilient in rough situations. The Belt loops are larger to accomodate the wider leather belt to wear a trophy buckle, the pockets are designed to hold your valuables and not bash you while you ride... And if a guy were to get on a bull wearing designer jeans... the beating he's about to take from the bull pales in comparison to the ribbing he'll get from the riders.