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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Okay so I am a girl, and Its my dream to be a professional bull rider. Do you think that's out of the question for me?

Asked by Miranda over 11 years ago

If you can dream it, you can achieve it.

What is the style of chaps called that reach all the way around your thigh? That is the style I wanted when I ordered my last pair and when I told the company my thigh measurment they still didn't reach all the way around my thigh.

Asked by blake over 11 years ago

It's a batwing rodeo chap. It should go most of the way and cinch up with the strap. I'd have to see it...

why do you want to stay up on you're bullriding rope

Asked by Chase Webb almost 12 years ago

That's where the bull has less power against the rider and where the rider's centre of gravity meets the central point of all the bull's moves. Too far back, and the bull's kick will have amplified force... 

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

Asked by Tylerdude over 11 years ago

8-seconds. Bulls don't discriminate! 

When you have an injury, what kind of pain relievers are you allowed to take? What could you legitimately take for pain from an injury, that wouldn't put your job in jeopardy? Is there drug testing? Thanks.

Asked by Mary Mc almost 12 years ago

Currently there isn't any drug testing, as it takes a lot to ride bulls... stamina, focus, balance, reaction time... and there really isn't a performance enhancing drug that would help an aspect without hindering another.

Bull Riders often ride through the pain; we aren't paid performance fees, and only make money when we win or place.  So, it's a balance of grit and determination, mental and physical toughness to continue riding when your body is telling you otherwise.

 

Im 10 years old 90 pounds and 4'11". I Live on a farm and have worked with horses and cows and bulls before but never rode a bull. What do u reccomend i do to start riding.

Asked by Jack over 11 years ago

Attend a weekend clinic, get on some steers and go from there. 

Do bull riders get a by week?

Asked by MaryJ almost 12 years ago

In regular rodeo and bull riding, no. Bull Riders pay to compete, and if they don't place high enough to earn winnings, they are sent home empty handed. That's why Bull Riders are seen riding through the pain often. In the PBR BFTS Series, there are injury exemptions. Basically the field of riders is set after the World Finals, they ride for a number of events, and the bottom few are removed and replaced with those from the Touring Pro Division "The Cut". Depending on rankings, titles, and opportunities; riders are awarded an exemption from being cut, and their place is held until they're healthy, or run out of exemptions. They may take a week off, but that may play into a gamble of either their position at the bottom, or a position at the top.