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 does a small town bull rider go about getting to the pros and getting sponsorships

Asked by Destiny almost 12 years ago

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.

How would you characterize fans of this sport? Are these the same people who love NASCAR and monster truck rallies?

Asked by Kalamity Jane about 12 years ago

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.

I'm 19 and wanted to ride sense I was 5 but parents wouldn't let me. What would you think about me trying to get started this late

Asked by Tim almost 12 years ago

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!

I'm a new rider. Still a little scared what are the chances of.getting hung up? And whe. I'm ready to hop off what's the best thing to do?

Asked by michael almost 12 years ago

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.

How long does it take to breed a bull riding bull?

Asked by Mark Herry over 11 years ago

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.

If riders don't wear cups, how the holy heck don't their, er, privates get crushed? Do you hitch 'em up, wear tighty whities, or what? (Serious Q, I promise! I've had the occasional nutcracker on horseback + have to think it's common on rough stock!)

Asked by Scoobey over 11 years ago

I guess Wrangler Jeans position your "stuff" right. Riding is the easy part. It's the stomping that messes you up. 

Been out of bull riding for 16 years now almost 39 what is the oldest person that has started back and rode for how long (age). Been thinking about getting back on a bull

Asked by joe1_ep@yahoo.com almost 12 years ago

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!