| When you see someone dare to try to stay on the | | | | A vest cannot stop every instance of goring, but it |
| back of an angry bull for eight solid seconds, you can | | | | can prevent some of the most potentially dangerous |
| rest assured that everything they bring with them | | | | and it can reduce the damage caused by other |
| has a purpose. That goes for obvious items of | | | | incidents. |
| equipment but it extends to wardrobe, as well. That | | | | A bull riding vest can also absorb shock. That can |
| includes the bull riding vest. The vest is not just | | | | spread the force of bull's hooves across a wider |
| another accessory. It matters. Let us look at why | | | | area, reducing the risk of serious injury. Riders do not |
| vests have become a regular part of the bull riders' | | | | always dismount their bulls cleanly, obviously, and |
| wardrobes at every rodeo. | | | | anything that can reduce the chance of a hoof print |
| Every bull rider has a vest. In many cases, the vest is | | | | and several shattered bones in the event of an |
| hidden under the shirt. In others, they are in plan | | | | accident is a good idea. |
| view. Some of them can be pretty sharp looking, | | | | The next time you see a bull rider, pay close |
| too. Do not be fooled, though. That daredevil is not | | | | attention to everything he is wearing. Almost every |
| wearing a vest because he wants to look good. The | | | | stitch of clothing and every single bit of equipment is |
| bull-riding vest is an essential piece of protective | | | | there for a reason. That is true of hats, gloves, |
| equipment. | | | | ropes and even the bull riding vest. This seemingly |
| You have heard the old saying, "Mess with the bulls | | | | innocuous piece of clothing is not an eight-second |
| and you'll get the horns." That expression has | | | | fashion statement, it is a potential lifesaver. That is |
| become well-know because it is true! If you are in | | | | why every guy on a bull is wearing one. |
| the vicinity of a bull, you are at constant risk of | | | | The next time you are watching bull riding, pay |
| finding yourself on the business end of those strong, | | | | attention the riders and their vests. You may very |
| sharp horns. | | | | well see more than one instance in which the bull |
| Obviously, that is a predicament bull riders want to | | | | riding vest provided necessary protection for |
| avoid. No one enjoys being impaled! The vest helps | | | | someone with the guts and skills to hop on the back |
| avoid that kind of stabbing by providing a thick layer | | | | of those deadly bulls! |
| of protection between the rider and the bull's horns. | | | | |