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'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 about 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!

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 almost 12 years ago

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

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.

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.

are the jeans (levi's, wrangler and so on...) really necessary to ride ? are they helpful to achieve a good result ? Or are they merely a tradition ?

Asked by bullrider53 over 12 years ago

The jeans are actually designed for the lifestyle. I'm a big Wrangler fan, and they're the market leader, followed by Cinch. They're "Cowboy Cut", meaning boot cut at the bottom, and they sit comfortably while riding. The original 13MWZ style jean is also a little more resilient in rough situations. The Belt loops are larger to accomodate the wider leather belt to wear a trophy buckle, the pockets are designed to hold your valuables and not bash you while you ride... And if a guy were to get on a bull wearing designer jeans... the beating he's about to take from the bull pales in comparison to the ribbing he'll get from the riders.

I'm trying to help my nephew get sponsorship for his professional career. Do you have any tips on the best way to get sponsors? What's the best way to get his name out to the fans?

Asked by christy sanders over 11 years ago

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.

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.