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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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"

hey their! im Isabel im girl and im only 12!!! I have had huge dreams of becoming a bull rider since I was a little girl! anyways I wanted to know what thos few seconds felt like. and also what are the chances of me a GIRL becoming a bull rider? thx

Asked by isabel figueroa about 12 years ago

"Those few seconds" ... It varies by rider and changes the more you do it. I used to completely blackout for the first 2, though I would be in position and conscious, I would not remember coming out of the chute. The rest of the ride it just felt strong, like "snap-snap" as the bull kicked... And when he spun, just a dizzy feeling. 

But as I began to get on more, it became similar to riding a horse, except stronger and faster... And I began to really start to feel the bulls move and fade underneath me. 

Then and now, it's still a rush. 

Lots of girls bull ride in the lower levels and as you're 12, you have a good opportunity to ride steers and junior bulls first to get used to it. 

Is women’s viewership increasing?

Asked by Mark Herry almost 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.

Im a 15 year old girl and my dream is to bull ride. Do you think girls can do it just as well as boys?

Asked by Katrina about 12 years ago

I think one day we'll see a Female World Champ... there are some girls riding tougher dudes... just need more!

If you have done a bull riding school, once your done could you just go strait to a rodeo and start or what? I hear of all these bull riding schools but what do you do once your done with it.

Asked by park101896 almost 12 years ago

Yes, as long as the rodeo doesn't have qualifying requirements.  Most don't.

Try and get some good direction on where to start competing in terms of quality stock, good calibre, with good bullfighters, etc.

Also try and find someplace with a practice pen nearby, etc.

when your out of the shoot about 3 seconds out most bulls turn how can you determine which way he will turn

Asked by ranger5140 over 12 years ago

Fundamentally, the rider is staring between the bull's shoulders, right in front of his hand, "The Spot". When the bull goes in that direction, you kinda follow those front shoulders. But it's quite difficult as they can change direction in the air, or belly roll, etc., and that's only a guide, haha. A big part of it is just matching the bull's moves a split second at a time. Resetting your feet, position, and staying in the middle. You can never guess or anticipate where or what they're going to do. They can feel that weakness and take advantage of it in a heartbeat.

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

Asked by pat over 11 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.