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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How do you train to Bull Ride?

Asked by Jack over 11 years ago

A beginner goes to a weekend school or clinic. As you start to ride more, you try to find a practice pen where you can get on a few. 

Riding horses helps.

And in the gym, balance exercises help, as does overall weight and aerobic exercise. 

I just started riding been on 2 bulls but haven't been stomped or kicked only had the wind knocked out of me what does it feel like to get kicked and stomped I know it's probably hard to discribe but what can you compare it to

Asked by Skooter over 11 years ago

A car accident.  A lot of times it's instant impact, a fraction of a second of confusion, and immediate pain, with additional panic as you assess whether or not you're going to make it to the fence or be a victim of more.  Adrenaline only prolongs the confusion stage...

What would you say about a new, high school bull rider using a cheaper, economy rope? Or do you think I should invest in an expensive custom rope?

Asked by Simon K almost 11 years ago

as long as it's a real rope... you should be fine.  you don't need to break the bank until you know what works for you... type of handle, tail, etc.

Do u get nervous before entering a rodeo? Because I got one this saturday and im beyond nervous!!!! Anytips????

Asked by bullrider98 over 11 years ago

Hope it went well!  I switched my email and forgot to reply to this; I did see it back in August and was thinking of you!

Yes, nerves play a part, but you have to harness that and turn it into focus.  You have to want to do it and want to win.  When you get nervous, just remind yourself that this is what you want to do, and think of the times you looked forward to it in anticipation.  Fear is only a state of mind and pain is only fear leaving the body.  Ride rank.

If i have a 10 year old son how big a bull would he be riding?

Asked by Jack over 11 years ago

I would probably guess calves about 400 pounds, or steers about 500 pounds to start off.

my name is joseph moser im currently in afghanistan, was just looking for some tips for the riding season this year, i been riding for round 6 years now still learning new stuff everyday, also wondering the best way to get sponsors...

Asked by american soldier almost 12 years ago

The best thing to do is find some riders in your area and try to travel together. Traveling expenses are high right now, and these guys will know a lot of the bulls, and the events to enter. 

Sponsors are tough. The best thing to do is to design a package that has value or return on investment, with quantifiable numbers, and get it into 100 business' hands... And see how many you get. Think beyond the standard patch... Think appearances, commercials, VIP passes...

and thank you for your service!!!!!!

How many professional bull riders quit each year?

Asked by Mark Herry over 11 years ago


This would be hard to track.  In today's age, there are many that are retiring on the top, as they've seen guys ride beyond their limits, and it's just a slippery slope.

There are about 2-3 that retire a year from the upper ranks of the PBR.

Off the top of my head... Adriano Moraes, Justin McBride, Ross Coleman in the past 4, while Brennan Clark and Luke Snyder are saying this next season will be their last.  These guys have all hit the million-dollar mark in earnings and can kind of "afford" to retire.  Many guys will just finish their years out in the lower ranks riding at the odd event, etc.

And there are lots of those that are injured out and with family on the way, etc., hang up their chaps.  Rare at the PBR level... but everyone has a limit... even superman.

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.