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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I asked about bull riders getting a by week. Thanx for your answer. U also said- ...the field of riders is set after the World Finals- Does the cut take place throughout the season, and allow Touring Pro Division riders to keep moving into PBR? Thnx

Asked by Mary J over 12 years ago

This season, they enacted a new system. The Top-35 after the World Finals were kept on tour for 5 events. The BFTS Standings are actually points from the BFTS, the TPD, and International Events, with points being rated differently from each event, ie. more points for winning a BFTS than a TPD, but all the points are one set of qualification standings. After the 5th event, the "cut" in essence happens the Tuesday before each BFTS Event. The top 35 in the BFTS Standings (all of PBR Event Points) are drawn for that weekend's event. It's a new system that is to allow guys to move up faster, as opposed to being on a streak in the TBD and having to wait 5 events to move up.

can i ride a bull rider

Asked by kailab over 12 years ago

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

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 over 12 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 ;)

Hi I got on my first bull this weekend most amazing thing I've ever done but after I got bucked off the guy said if I woulda known how to cover the bull when he turned I woulda rode him how to I practice and learn to cover?

Asked by Jrw about 12 years ago

Good stuff!  
It's a combination of practice, experience that will help there.  Drop barrels are good as you'll always be pushing yourself to the front, but just stick with it, the "hard part" is over!

I'm 17 and want to ride a bull. How do I go about it? Do I need some kind of training. I just strongly think I can get the 8sec and would love to go to a rodeo and do so

Asked by Allison over 12 years ago

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!

How long is a bull’s career in bull riding?

Asked by Mark Herry almost 12 years ago

Most bull's start at the age of 3, and often will continue past 10 years of age.  Once Bull's are retired, they are welcomed into the breeding program and many live out their lives on their ranches.

Are there other animals besides bulls that bull riders ride (or would like to ride)? Like, what's the NEXT level of bull-riding?

Asked by the shaman over 12 years ago

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"