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.
depends on the event. PBR/PRCA are a few days in advance, while amateur rodeos are usually about 3 hours before the performance.
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The best way is to create a sponsorship package that gives something to the sponsors, not just "exposure" or "branding". Stuff like tickets to events, meet and greet at sponsors, and such. Going after sponsors is a tough game, you're competing against little league baseball teams and the olympics... you need to stand out and be original. Think Activation.
Best way to get out there? Big events, big results... and social media.
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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.
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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.
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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 ;)
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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!
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The best advice I can give you is to connect with an experienced bull rider that's going to be at the event. They'll be able to help you with borrowing any equipment you don't have, and also ensuring the equipment you do have will do the task.
It's 2013, back in the day, a small rodeo usually meant jump-kickers and lopers in the bull riding pen, but now, the size of the rodeo doesn't speak to rankness of the pen. Hopefully your bull rider acquaintence will be able to give you a fair assessment of the bull you draw, and help you make the right decision on whether you are going to go ahead with this effort.
If you know anyone (bull rider acquaintance) with a drop-barrel, I'd recommend getting on it. If you have the supplies and space to build a traditional bucking barrel (4 posts, 4 ropes, barrel drum), that would be an ok substitute to sit on and start working on balance, reaction and seat. Sit up as close to on top of your hand as you can, bow your chest out, tuck your chin in, look to the middle of where the bull's shoulders would be, grip with your legs, and lock your toes out. As the barrel tips up, push your upper body forward. As the barrel tips back, lean back, but keep your chin tucked and chest out. Your free arm should remain in front of you and smooth.
Get as much advice before you get on in the chute and commit it to memory... it will be a blank when they start pulling your rope.
Have at 'er!
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