[July 28, 2014] Often called the “most dangerous 8 seconds in sports,” bull riders are in a class of their own. Taking your chances to ride a really angry, incredibly large bull can means that you are one of the few who can make it in a popular, extreme sport. Others would likely define it as something a little crazier. Manly bull riding however is a sport that takes a mix of courage, an optimistic outlook, and physical strength. Bull riding is in a class of events with wild horse riding. Mostly an American sport, both require a special set of skills and bravery. The first rule is to stay alive.
The sport produces heroes and legends. Typically young men participate and are serious to develop the skills necessary to safely ride the bull. Being thrown off is part of the contest between man and beast. One important skill, after being thrown off the bull is being able to land without injury and move out of the way of the bull. There are assistors on horseback in the ring and clowns nearby to distract the bull but being on foot in a confined area with a bull that is faster, meaner, and stronger can get a person killed or maimed quickly.
Professional bull riding is a fierce, rough, and grueling sport with roots deeply imbedded in American culture1. Any one not having watched the sport should try it. Watching the sport is nothing like anything one as seen before. For some reason it fascinates the mind and draws our attention to it. In contrast, riding a mechanical bull in a sports bar is for sissies and momma’s boys. Real mean ride bulls.
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