Monday, March 2, 2009

Bull Riding Tips to Get Off Safe

By Wendy Winn

Bull riding is about keeping your mind in the middle for the eight second ride. But it is so important to learn some simple steps to get off and get out of harms way.

Tip 1. Open your hand
Tip 2. Pull your tail
Tip 3. Look over your shoulder
Tip 4. Jump off into your hand
Tip 5. Land on your hands and knees and start crawling
Tip 6. If you get hung up – make sure your hand is open and stay on your feet
Tip 7. Try to get your free arm over the bull to get your tail

Practice these moves on a barrel before you try to get on a real bull. Good luck make sure you hustle, have fun, be safe, and represent the sport well. Bull riding isn’t just about saying you are a bull rider; it’s about getting on making the whistle every time and improving on your own skills each ride.

1 comment:

  1. I have watched many kids get hung up. It is so important to follow these tips and the most important is to stay on your feet. Thanks for the advice!

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