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 want to be were your at I don't have a lot of money but I got stuff to pay for want can I do there nothing around here to really help me no bull riding school just rodeos

Asked by Dakota GeIman over 11 years ago

Every day I'm hustlin'... 

If you approach an "open" or amateur-level contractor, you could get a job setting up or tearing down, opening gates, etc. which would help you with travelling.  Then you will also get the opportunity to mount out a few or exhibition, and some guys will also pay your fees at events too.  When I was starting, I was on crew for a couple of years.  I'd set-up, tear down, enter the first day and exhibition the second whenever I could.  Usually I was able to make it home with a couple of dollars left over after a weekend of work and fun... and sometimes I would have a bunch more money on my return ;)

What is everything u need to start riding bulls and how much does it all cost

Asked by john over 10 years ago

Boots, jeans, hat... and you can usually borrow/buy a rope, vest, spurs at your first clinic.  

Clinics range from $250 - $750 or more.

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!

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 about 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 over 11 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!

Do you know a good place/website that sells vests and helmets for a low price. because everywhere ive been its like $250 for just a vest or helmet.

Asked by bullrider98 over 11 years ago

Your life isn't something you should skimp out on. In the US recommend US Rodeo Supply and in Canada Bramers Rodeo and Western Supply. 

They're pricey as they're designed specifically for bull Riding. 

Your alternative would be to buy used on eBay or classifieds or word of mouth.

Every event you miss or day of work you miss because you're injured is going to cost money... Prollyore than you'd save on equipment. 

what do i hook the spurs into?

Asked by bullrider98 over 11 years ago

Between the rolls of fat right in front of your rope.  As the bull bucks, his skin goes taught and you continually reposition your feet.