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.
Anyone can get a sponsor, you just have to be able to ask people and have something to offer. Obviously the pro's that get TV exposure have more to offer in terms of exposure, but the lesser-known guys are also willing to do more for sponsors, which goes a long way. Most of today's pro's have sports agents; at least the ones with successful endorsements seem to. As for getting to the pro's, it's a climb. Entering bigger events and winning your way up. But you have to have balance... local versus out of circuit, that way you at least are winning some money along the way. When you hit the higher levels, the sponsorships are slightly easier to get, but all around, it's a tough battle regardless.
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There are some similarities between the core fan bases of Professional Bull Riders, NASCAR and Monster Jam: the core users are more likely than the average person to drive a pick-up, consume whiskey or beer, or purchase a ticket for a sporting event. But the overall consumer of Bull Riding, at least ticket purchasers, are females from the suburbs with two kids... It's family-focused entertainment, kind of like the Circus or Disney on Ice. In fact, a Tractor Company may sponsor, but they're going to sell more riding lawnmowers than combines. The majority of spectators are from the surrounding area of the venue, so, if the entire crowd is "redneck", well, your 'hood is redneck.
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You're definitely fine, the thing about riding juniors is that you hit a growth spurt and have to start all over again. If you were 40 and looking to start, I'd say, maybe not. But you're definitely fine, good luck!
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It's bound to happen, but it's usually not that bad. Just remember to keep your hand open no matter what, your feet on the ground, and try to pull your own tail. If you haul on your tail, your hand should come out. You're actually in a safer position when you're on your feet beside your hand.
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Generations.
The idea is to have a proven sire... a bucking bull that had talent, had a sire that had talent, etc., and has talented offspring.
The dam's often are proven buckers, and may have seen rodeo competition in the junior events. Also, their offspring is evaluated as well.
A bull's pregnancy is similar to a human's, just over 9 months.
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As long as you're fit, then you should be alright! Most PBR guys are out in their early 30's, but that's the rankest level of the Sport. But there's senior pro rodeo, and a number of guys are in their late 50's, early 60's, and there's even a guy in Australia in his late 70's!
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I guess Wrangler Jeans position your "stuff" right. Riding is the easy part. It's the stomping that messes you up.
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