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.
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!
The PBR has a touring pro division and brings 5 up every 5 events. You have to earn your spot, and continue earning money to keep it.
As every bull riding event is technically a starting point, and then the touring pro level as a qualifier to the pro-level, this would be hard to guage.
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.
Hi George,
It's an integral job in terms of safety and competition. If the gate doesn't open all the way, there is a chance that the bull or rider may make contact with it, which would ultimately be unsafe, and also warrant a re-ride opportunity to the rider.
The gate guy stands almost directly in front of the gate, perpendicular to it, and hauls on the rope as he runs to the adjacent chute or panel, so the rope in essence is first pulled, then pushed. He then uses the slack of the rope to hold the gate against the other chute or panels, or catches it with his hand and holds it.
Sometimes if the bull is known... Read More +
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Anyone can get into the sport... just invest in some equipment and take a weekend clinic. Having people in your family in the sport may be a slight advantage, but the rodeo family is very welcoming and soon you will have lots of people to help you out.... Cowboy Comaraderie.
Depends on the level... there's high school and junior levels... and bulls picked (usually) accordingly.
We like to see 12 years old for Steers and 14 for junior bulls... and 15 for beginner bulls... but it depends on experience.
sure, what's your email?
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