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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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 much do amateur bull riders make?

Asked by Mark Herry over 11 years ago

Depends on the area, level, size of event, etc.  Some events will pay like $250 to win while others pay $20,000 ... 

In 2011, starting at semi-pro, the top earner made $26,000
At the second from top-level: the top earner earned $238,000
At the premiere level: the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), the top annual earnings in 2011 was over $460,000...and then the top-earner gets a $1,000,000 bonus (1.4 million total).

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.

About how much does the protective vest weigh? Thanks for answering questions here. I'm a fiction writer, and your answers help me keep it real.

Asked by Mary Mc over 11 years ago

My pleasure, I love to talk about our Sport.

Most Bull riding vests weigh approximately 2-4 pounds.

what is a belly roll

Asked by justin about 11 years ago

when a bull kicks his hind end one way and his front are center or the opposite (body twist)

is there a special insurance for PBR

Asked by colby edwards about 11 years ago

Most of the higher tier or larger Associations and Organizations have a Group Health Coverage policy when you become a member.  

Do you have to from the south to get respect as a bull rider cause im from new york but i love the sport.

Asked by Fultz about 11 years ago

Heck no.  Respect is earned.  There are dudes from the South who can't hack it.  There are dudes from the North that rock it.  Where you call home doesn't make who you are... the Bull doesn't care... put the Empire State on the Map!

I want to get into bull-riding. Friends tell me that I should become better at riding a horse first. My horse riding skills are mediocre at best. What I am trying to ask is, should I be good at horseback riding before I attend a bull riding school?

Asked by Frank over 11 years ago

It would help, but it isn't necessary.  Balance and reaction is key.