by Wendy Winn
Bulldogging is not for the weak or scared. Do you want to fly out of the box with a crazy man on your left with a bat? Most normal boys would say heck no. It’s a great thrill but must be done with form and skill.
Tips from a mom on how to get started in bull dogging.
1) Start with an instructor, school, professional
2) Ground instruction about positioning yourself off your horse
The best way to accomplish this is with two bales of straw covered with a horse blanket or cover. You will slide off a gentle horse onto the bales to learn how to get off.
3) Find a ski dummy, hooked to a four wheeler. You will learn how to position your feet and body when you are actually hooked onto a wild steer after jumping
4) After you are tired and worn out, you will be able to get off of horse!!
5) Make sure you have a skilled hazer to help you.
Dixon started chute dogging in the 6th grade, while doing the Wrangler Jr High Series. Chute dogging is a great experience if you learn the right way. We spent many hours dogging cattle out of the chute.
Last year Dixon decided to try from a horse. First thing we did was go to a school; he went to Tom Lewis in Lehi. He learned lots of good lessons and received professional help. Dixon also spent some time last summer with Shane Frost who is an amazing bull dogger.
Dixon likes bull dogging and it has helped him in the all –around race at the high school rodeos. Bull dogging is a great sport, another huge adrenaline rush, for all you adrenaline junkies!
When you decide to dog, be very serious and not afraid fear will cause lots of trouble. Kids who are afraid never get off their horse at the rodeo, and waste their time. Make sure you are committed and tear them up. Good luck!
Tips from a mom on how to get started in bull dogging.
1) Start with an instructor, school, professional
2) Ground instruction about positioning yourself off your horse
The best way to accomplish this is with two bales of straw covered with a horse blanket or cover. You will slide off a gentle horse onto the bales to learn how to get off.
3) Find a ski dummy, hooked to a four wheeler. You will learn how to position your feet and body when you are actually hooked onto a wild steer after jumping
4) After you are tired and worn out, you will be able to get off of horse!!
5) Make sure you have a skilled hazer to help you.
Dixon started chute dogging in the 6th grade, while doing the Wrangler Jr High Series. Chute dogging is a great experience if you learn the right way. We spent many hours dogging cattle out of the chute.
Last year Dixon decided to try from a horse. First thing we did was go to a school; he went to Tom Lewis in Lehi. He learned lots of good lessons and received professional help. Dixon also spent some time last summer with Shane Frost who is an amazing bull dogger.
Dixon likes bull dogging and it has helped him in the all –around race at the high school rodeos. Bull dogging is a great sport, another huge adrenaline rush, for all you adrenaline junkies!
When you decide to dog, be very serious and not afraid fear will cause lots of trouble. Kids who are afraid never get off their horse at the rodeo, and waste their time. Make sure you are committed and tear them up. Good luck!
Wendy I am just curious??? Do you not like your kids...I mean putting them on a bull, then making them jump off a running horse? C'mon Mom! lol jk Great article Wendy
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