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CHEAP FUNNY T SHIRTS COWGIRL QUOTE T SHIRTS LIBERAL SHIRTS TURTLE T SHIRTS CONSERVATIVE T SHIRTS LOST TV SHOW THEORY T SHIRTS SEINFELD INSPIRED SHIRTS NAPOLEON DYNAMITE INSPIRED SHIRTS Rhinestone Cowboy T SHIRTS Balling Poodle T SHIRTS JUNVENILE RODEO LYRIC T SHIRTS POODLE SKIRT T SHIRTS FUNNY SAYING T SHIRTS MORE COWBELL T SHIRTS PRINCESS BRIDE INSPIRED SHIRTS Your Source for T-Shirts, Caps, Mugs, Gifts, Jerseys, Jackets, Bumper Stickers, Hoodies, Calendars, Sweatshirts, BULL RIDING fun facts and information… If a rider scores lowly due to a poor bull performance, some rodeo events will award the rider a re-ride option. By taking the option, the rider gives up the score received and wait until all other riders have rode, and rides again. This can be risky, because the rider loses his score and risks bucking off and receiving no score. There is also a chance that a re-ride will be awarded if a bull stumbles or runs into the rodeo fence. The PBR has embraced an event format that involves three to four rounds. Generally, events span two to three nights. The rider is given a chance to ride one bull per night. The total points scored by the end of the event are recorded, and after all riders have rode once on the final night, the top fifteen riders in the event are given a chance to ride one more bull. This round is called the "Short go". After the end of the short go, the rider with the most total points wins the event. [edit] Equipment [edit] Rider equipment At first glance, there doesn't appear to be much in the way of equipment used during a bull ride. However, riders must wear much protective clothing to ensure maximum safety, both to themselves and to the animals involved. Firstly, they must wear a protective vest, usually made out of hard material that allows the shock to dispurse the pressure over a wide area, thereby reducing pain and chances of injury. To prevent rope burn riders must wear a protective glove, usually composed of leather. This glove must actually be fastened to the riders hand due to the sheer force the animal is able to exert could tear the glove away. The rider often applies rosin to the glove, which allows for a marginal amount of extra grip. (See also: bull riding pbr bull riding professional bull riding bull riding picture bull riding gear bull riding schools bull riding chap bull riding equipment bull riding photo bull riding video pro bull riding mechanical bull riding rodeo bull riding bull riding vest bikini bull riding bull riding pic bull riding girl championship bull riding bull riding game bull riding spurs) Cowboy boots are also worn, and are almost always fitted with a special type of heel to secure spurs in place. The spurs help greatly in keeping a rider balanced, and are crucial to the sport as a whole. The bulls are unharmed by spurs, as their hide is roughly seven times thicker than a human beings. Truly skilled riders will often "spur" the bull, this action is often performed in the hope of achieving extra style points from the judges. Contrary to what many think, cowboy hats are not simply a traditional piece of wear for show. Most riders wear cowboy hats as they offer a decent amount of protection from any trampling to the skull. These hats remain the primary headwear used. Though helmets and masks are also allowed, many riders believe that this equipment can detrimentally affect balance. As such most professionals avoid wearing them. [edit] Bull equipment The bull must also possess some equipment. The chief piece of equipment used is the bull rope. The bull rope is a braided rope of polypropylene, grass, or some combination. A handle is braided into the center of the rope and is usually stiffened with leather. One side of the rope is tied in an adjustable knot that can be changed for the size of bull. The bull rope is wrapped around the bull and the opposite end (known as the tail) is wrapped around the hand that is in the handle and then held by the rider throughout the ride. A metallic bell is strapped to the knot and hangs directly under the bull throughout the ride, it is designed to give the rope some weight, thus allowing it to fall off the bull once a rider is dismounted, minimizing chances of distress or injury for both parties.
The flank strap is another rope which is tied around the bull's midsection. The purpose for this rope is to encourage the bull to use its hind legs more in a bucking motion, as this is a true test of a riders skill in maintaining the ride. The flank strap is unique in that if it is applied improperly (i.e., tied too tightly) a rider may request to ride again.
(More for BULL RIDING information, see also: history of bull riding pbr bull riding schedule bull riding clip professional bull riding association extreme bull riding bull riding event bull riding poem bull riding gloves bull riding rope bull riding video clip bull layout riding junior bull riding george paul memorial bull riding bull riding rodeo picture bull layout myspace riding topless bull)
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