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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what is the best advice you can give me for first time riders?

Asked by emily almost 13 years ago

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!

After you take one of those schools how do you keep riding because, I don't have any bulls myself or know anyone that does?

Asked by Scooter about 13 years ago

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.

can i ride a bull rider

Asked by kailab about 13 years ago

Thank could probably be arranged. Save a horse...

Is women’s viewership increasing?

Asked by Mark Herry over 12 years ago

I would say yes, just like NASCAR.

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.

are boots really necessary to ride ? do they help to keep a good balance, do they add to the comfort of the rider or are they just there for the look ?

Asked by bullrider53 about 13 years ago

Boots for sure are necessary... They are solid and have a heel them to fasten our spurs to. Spurs are paramount as they really are 50-75% of what we are holding on with at most times... But every time a bull moves, our spurs pop out, and we have to re-position. 

Plus, walking around animals... You're going to want to wear boots ;)

how and when do you find out what bull you drew?

Asked by pat about 12 years ago

depends on the event.  PBR/PRCA are a few days in advance, while amateur rodeos are usually about 3 hours before the performance.

I have rode mechanical bulls before and got thrown pretty quick is their any resemblance to the real think I mean their isn't much to hold on to on a mechanical bull it's not like your tie on

Asked by Skooter almost 13 years ago

There aren't many similarities, other than the rocking and spin... The real deal has much more force and speed.

The biggest difference is that they are usually made of plastic and operators don't let you wear boots...And Boots (spurs) are a major tool that we use to stay on. Plus the bull rope really helps as well. 

Nothing beats the real deaL!