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 doing a project in agriculture, I need reasons why, and why not we should have Bull Riding
Thank you

Asked by Savanna Bowman almost 12 years ago

Simple, Bull Riding is awesome.

First, Bull Riding is a part of the Rodeo Industry, and together, they are a great re-connect with our history and nostalgia of the development of our Country.  As the world moves away from an agricultural-based society into an urbanized living space, events like Bull Riding allow a re-introduction to our agricultural roots, and celebrate the skills developed in our past that are still practiced today.

Bull Riding is a multi-billion dollar industry, based on the spectator tickets, sponsorship sales, television rights and advertising, equipment, training, livestock breeding and raising, transport, and more.  Regardless of level, albeat a BFTS PBR in Las Vegas or an open bull riding in Podunk, USA, an event like Bull Riding generates large local economic impact from hotel rooms, travel, food, tertiary entertainment and more.  In some cities, the economic impact stems into the millions from a one-weekend event.

There is much research and development that goes into the breeding of bucking bulls, and with inveatro and dna testing and analysis, scientists are learning more about the breeding of species from the results of the tried-and-tested breeding programs of bull riding livestock.  

Lastly, in these times, people need to escape their lives for a few hours at a time and enjoy good core-value, family friendly entertainment for a reasonable price, and Bull Riding definitely delivers that in spades.

why don't u answer all the questions

Asked by isa almost 12 years ago

I do, but as I travel a lot, it sometimes takes a day or two for me to reply. 

Are bull's horns cut for safety because of and directly after Lane Frost's fatal ride? Takin' Care of Business' horns appear to be quite a bit larger in a video on you tube. Also, are helmets & vests a personal investment due to Bodacious? THANKS!

Asked by wondering over 11 years ago

Tipping horns pre-dates that fateful day, it is predominantly due to the territorial nature of bulls, and being hauled together, they would hurt each other if they had pointy tips.  Also, the tipping of horns is for the protection of riders and crew, and again, prior to that day.  Size of horns is irrelevant, it is the tip that is important, it must be larger than a silver dollar.
Helmets and vests were on the scene before Bodacious, though helmets became more popular after Tuff Hedemen's wreck and his adoption of the face mask.

Now, vests are mandatory (late 90's) and helmets are optional, though recommended.

im 15 and bout 220lbs and 5"11 ive never ridden before and ive worked on a farm all my life and have lots of arm strength. what else would i need to know about gettn started?

Asked by kris almost 12 years ago

Sounds like you're set!  As I've said earlier in my answers, I would recommend attending a rodeo clinic/school to get introduced to the sport. Good luck!

Hi um I just made it to the international Indian finals rodeo it's in arizona im 12 years old but if I go I have to ride jr bulls one handed but any way i need help I need a sponser so I can go but I don't now how to get one

Asked by Casey bear over 11 years ago

I think two-handed riding is ridiculous, especially if you want to continue with the sport.  Why start and learn all over again?  And it's like two-arm curling a steers head into your helmut mask... but to each their own.

My sponsorship advice is to create a package (1,2,3-4 pages long) that talks about who you are, where you're going, what you can do for the sponsor and how they're helping you (what the fees go to).  Be sure to offer lots of things for the sponsors... names on shirts, vests, helmets, autograph cards, etc.  And then play the numbers game... keep calling and giving it to people until you get what you need.  50 may say no before 1 says yes.

Good luck x 2!

What kind of schooling did you need to become a Bull Rider?

Asked by Jeff Rider about 11 years ago

School of hard knocks... 

but we definitely recommend a weekend rodeo clinic or school as a starter... and repeat.

How much do you spend on gas and hotels a year? I know that you have riding partners but can you give me rough estimates with and without your partners' shares.

Asked by Tiffany J over 11 years ago

I spend around $10,000-$15,000 on fuel, flights and hotel.  You always share when you can... a dollar saved is a dollar earned... and travelling partners make the Sport.