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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I'm trying to help my nephew get sponsorship for his professional career. Do you have any tips on the best way to get sponsors? What's the best way to get his name out to the fans?

Asked by christy sanders about 11 years ago

The best way is to create a sponsorship package that gives something to the sponsors, not just "exposure" or "branding".  Stuff like tickets to events, meet and greet at sponsors, and such.  Going after sponsors is a tough game, you're competing against little league baseball teams and the olympics... you need to stand out and be original.  Think Activation.

Best way to get out there?  Big events, big results... and social media.

Is women’s viewership increasing?

Asked by Mark Herry over 11 years ago

I would say yes, just like NASCAR.

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 almost 12 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!

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 almost 12 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!

How many people watch professional bull riding on TV (women vs. men)?

Asked by Mark Herry over 11 years ago

More than 100 million viewers annually watch over 400 hours of primetime PBR programming on VERSUS, NBC, CBS and networks around the world.

More statistical info: http://dialog.scarborough.com/index.php/professional-bull-riders-pbr-gearing-up-for-built-ford-tough-world-finals-in-las-vegas/

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.

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 about 12 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"

how long do women have to stay on bulls if they wanna bull ride

Asked by Tylerdude almost 12 years ago

8-seconds. Bulls don't discriminate!