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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Im a 15 year old girl and my dream is to bull ride. Do you think girls can do it just as well as boys?

Asked by Katrina over 11 years ago

I think one day we'll see a Female World Champ... there are some girls riding tougher dudes... just need more!

ok im just starting out right. well how do i need to train before jumping onto a big bull? because rite now im only riding steers and calfs. how can i practice balance and other things similar to that?

Asked by bullrider98 over 11 years ago

You're going the right direction.  The best thing to do would be to get/make a drop barrel and ride it as much as you can!

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 almost 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.

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 12 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!

how and when do you find out what bull you drew?

Asked by pat about 11 years ago

depends on the event.  PBR/PRCA are a few days in advance, while amateur rodeos are usually about 3 hours before the performance.

What are the top 5 injuries in bull riding?

Asked by Mark Herry over 11 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.

Whats some advice I'm riding in a small rodeo in the next two weeks for the first time and have no experience at all and a riding school is out of the question cuz I don't have the time I'm kinda just jumping in head first

Asked by Jrw over 11 years ago

The best advice I can give you is to connect with an experienced bull rider that's going to be at the event.  They'll be able to help you with borrowing any equipment you don't have, and also ensuring the equipment you do have will do the task.

It's 2013, back in the day, a small rodeo usually meant jump-kickers and lopers in the bull riding pen, but now, the size of the rodeo doesn't speak to rankness of the pen.  Hopefully your bull rider acquaintence will be able to give you a fair assessment of the bull you draw, and help you make the right decision on whether you are going to go ahead with this effort.

If you know anyone (bull rider acquaintance) with a drop-barrel, I'd recommend getting on it.  If you have the supplies and space to build a traditional bucking barrel (4 posts, 4 ropes, barrel drum), that would be an ok substitute to sit on and start working on balance, reaction and seat.  Sit up as close to on top of your hand as you can, bow your chest out, tuck your chin in, look to the middle of where the bull's shoulders would be, grip with your legs, and lock your toes out.  As the barrel tips up, push your upper body forward.  As the barrel tips back, lean back, but keep your chin tucked and chest out.  Your free arm should remain in front of you and smooth.

Get as much advice before you get on in the chute and commit it to memory... it will be a blank when they start pulling your rope.

Have at 'er!