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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what do i hook the spurs into?

Asked by bullrider98 almost 12 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.

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.

I'm wanting to start bullriding. I'm about to be 15 & I have no experience whatsoever, but I really do want to learn. Any suggestions on where to start? How to raise the money & get sponsors?

Asked by Allen McL almost 12 years ago

Find a school or clinic in your area, that would be the best place to start. 

You're really going to want to get some rides under your belt if you're looking for sponsors; unless it's from family and friends. You'll want to put logos on your shirt and vest, etc.  Make sure you work in the price of doing that into it. 

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 almost 12 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. 

Hi i am a 16 year old from Wisconsin i am 6'3 260lbs can you tell me if that is a disadvantage? Then i have another on ive allways wanted to ride bull since i was a boy and i was wondering if you could help get me started in the right direction?

Asked by Tony Kleinschmidt over 11 years ago

If you're athletic, then you should be ok!  You have to have good balance and reaction time, plus strength helps.

My best recommendation is to take a weekend clinic and see if it's for you.

When does someone become a bull rider when can someone call them self a bull rider

Asked by Graham over 11 years ago

Deep question. 

I would say as soon as you nod for one, you're a bull rider.

But until you make a whistle, I would just say, "I ride bulls"....

So is it true that a guy started bull riding at the age of 30

Asked by javier over 11 years ago

For sure there was... and there were guys in their 50's.
There are even Bull Riders in the 70's still riding in the Senior Pro Rodeo Association, and one guy in Australia who rides with the best of them.
As long as you're in decent enough shape and your body can take the rigours of the sport, you're game.