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.
I grew up around the sport and rode some calves when I was 10 and started riding steers in competition when I was 13.
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For sure there was... and there were guys in their 50's.
There are even Bull Riders in the 70's still riding in the Senior Pro Rodeo Association, and one guy in Australia who rides with the best of them.
As long as you're in decent enough shape and your body can take the rigours of the sport, you're game.
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Most guys just keep entering jackpots, bull ridings and rodeos to keep with it. If you're lucky you can get to a contractor's place and ride a few of his newer stuff or bulls that need a couple more rides on them... Another thing to do is hit a few more schools. The best way to practice is to buy a "drop barrel"; a simulated bucking bull device, and get on it every day to stay fluid. It really depends on your location for the availability of a bull riding practice pen.
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Price. The Pro Series ropes have a bit more work put into the making of them, and usually have more stitching, or more expensive materials in them. For example, the amateur series come with a single laced block and single stitching across the handle, while the pro series has double stitching.
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The next level of bull riding is... Bull riding. With genetics being so calculated and raising of bucking stock so refined, today's bucking bull has more power and athleticism than ever before... They're only going to get ranker.
In the "old days" yaks were used instead of bulls at some events. But every new bull born is the "next level"
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Perseverence is key. It is very frustrating to get into as most times there seems to be so much preparation into the ride, and after the gate opens, everything seems to be over in an instant.
In addition to mental preparation and perserverence, I'd recommend stretching as much as possible, so those first buck-offs remain fun!
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The best thing to do is to go to a rodeo school or clinic. They usually are 2 days long, and they give you the opportunity to learn the ground work, chute preparation and get on some easy stock to get into the swing of things.
Google "Rodeo School" and your State or Province to find the closest to you... it's a weekend you'll never forget!
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