Thursday, April 16, 2009

Bull Riding Basics - Getting Started

Bull Riding is an exciting sport. Here are a few things that you need to know about bull riding.

1) The ride time is for 8 seconds. If your child is in junior rodeos, they ride time may be 6 seconds for calf riding or steer riding. Check with your local association.

2) Bull riders ride with 1 hand and can not touch the bull or themselves with their free hand.

3) Riders are secured by a bull rope. The rope wraps around the bull and then the rider is wraps the remainder of the rope around their hand to secure themselves to the bull.

4) There is no mark out in bull riding. Staying on the 8 seconds is the main priority.

5) The score is calculated by 2 judges. Each judge gives 25 points to the rider and 25 points to the bull. The total maximum score is 100 points.

6) The bull score is based on the speed, power, drop in the front end and kick of the bull.

7) The rider score is based on the ability to match the bull. They look for control and body position.

In the next post, look for basic equipment requirements and getting started.

3 comments:

  1. not bad for a non bull rider momn!!!! i am impressed, don't you wish the bull rider mom would get off the fence!

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  2. Hey all!....I can see you love bull riding. As part of the Official PBR Fan Club (TeamPBR)I would like to invite you to join our Official TeamPBR facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Team-PBR/72584725831?ref=ts
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