| Any way you cut it- bull riding is a sport full of | | | | extreme performance the rider will get a lot of points |
| adventure. The objective is for a rider to stay | | | | but probably not so many points for his performance |
| mounted on a bucking bull for at least eight seconds. | | | | because of the bulls behavior. On the other hand, if |
| These savage animals throw their body in crazy | | | | the bull is not so challenging the rider will most likely |
| seizure-like motions in attempt to get the bull rider | | | | receive a lot of points for his own performance. |
| off of their back. Professional bull riders have said | | | | Tips for a Successful Bull Rider |
| that staying on a bull for eight seconds of longer | | | | The number one thing that can make you a |
| seems like an eternity, despite how quick the time | | | | successful bull rider is your physical fitness. Bull riding |
| goes to onlookers. | | | | requires you to be in tip top shape with a large |
| Most extreme sport enthusiasts would say bull riding | | | | amount of stamina. Sheer strength is required to hold |
| is the most dangerous sport known to man. In less | | | | yourself upright on a bull that is jumping and kicking |
| than eight seconds a bull rider can be tossed from | | | | to get you off of his back. You also need to be able |
| the back of the bull and then the bull can viciously | | | | to take a good hit. You will be thrown off a bull at |
| attack the fallen rider. Bull riding has become a main | | | | some point, some individuals more than others. If you |
| stay at rodeos and a professional bull riding circuit has | | | | can't rebound, jump up and get out of harm's way- |
| been created to travel around the country. | | | | you won't last long in the rodeo arena. |
| If you are planning on attempting to ride a bull for | | | | Practice is also key when bull riding. The only way |
| eight seconds there are a few things you should be | | | | you can get better is by riding as many different bulls |
| well aware of. | | | | as you can. Every bull is very different and uses a |
| Scoring | | | | different technique to get you off his back. The |
| A bull rider's score for a ride is up to two judges. | | | | more bulls you ride the more apt you are to read a |
| Each ride is scored with 100 points possible. Each | | | | new bull better. Mechanical bulls are also a great way |
| judge can award the particular ride with 50 points. | | | | to practice. This type of practice allows you to |
| The 50 points from each judge is divided into two | | | | master weird movements that bulls may throw at |
| categories, which are worth 25 points each, the | | | | you. They also allow you to make plenty of mistakes |
| performance of the rider and the performance of | | | | without getting hurt by a real bull. Once you fall you |
| the bull. Obviously, the rider cannot control the | | | | can lay there and think about where you went |
| performance of the bull so there is a hint of chance | | | | wrong. |
| involved in each ride. This may seem unfair but they | | | | Have fun and remember- all you have to do is last |
| actually balance each other out. If the bull shows an | | | | eight seconds! |