Bull Riding

TOUGH COMPETITION

Gaining popularity in the nineteenth century, Bull Riding started as a competition among cowboys to determine who was the toughest rider. Starting on small ranches and moving to wild west shows, and finally going on its own, bull riding has become the rodeos most popular event to-date.

Some Bulls even become more famous than the riders.

RULES

The rider must hang on with one hand for 8 seconds to qualify. Sounds easy, right?

SCORING

The Bull is scored from 1-50 points.

  • Front End Drop

  • Backspin

  • Kick

  • and Directional Changes

The Rider is also scored from 1-50 points.

  • Body Position

  • Position of the Free Hand

  • and Leg motion

All while not touching the bull with the free hand
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Exclusive Bull Riding Events grew out of Rodeo and have become popular with both fans and contestants.