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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Is women’s viewership increasing?

Asked by Mark Herry almost 13 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.

If you had to describe your job/self in one word, what would it be?

Asked by Jane over 13 years ago

Cowboy

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

Asked by pat over 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.

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 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 ;)

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 over 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!

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

Asked by Mark Herry almost 13 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.