American Rodeos Left Me in Total Shock! - European Reacts

[@marydodsonmt]

Rodeo clowns are trained to distract the bulls and maneuver them away from the riders so that the riders have time to get up and get away. It's actually a position of enormous responsibility.

[@NorthernXY]

Immediately was about to post about clowns, your post was on top so didn't need to. It's something most Americans don't really know about, let alone the rest of the world. Rodeo clowns are the scariest clowns, but for a completely different reason than regular clowns. Did I miss the "clown" barrels? The number of times I've seen a rodeo clown dive into one at the last second before the bull got him. Then have to wait for the bull to calm down before the rodeo clown is safe to crawl out. Grew up in a American West family: rodeos, cattle drives, guns, bows, hiking/hunting in the wilderness, making it back to base camp at night by internal GPS and the stars. Could take out whistle pigs at 400 yards. Some think it's inhumane, but the problem is horses and cattle can break an ankle/leg if their hoof falls into one while running. EDIT: Rodeo clowns are like pre-Bronze Age Collapse Minoans (modern day island of Crete off the shore of Greece), where the Minotaur (human body, bull head) story took place. They have frescos showing they'd stand their ground against a charging bull, then at the last second when the bull lowered its horns to strike, the Minoan would leverage the bull head to help them leap over the charging bull.

[@meoldfartus]

They are called bull fighters

[@windyhawthorn7387]

​@@NorthernXY Clowns historically have been used as distractions ,crowd control and security. An properly trained the clown is very useful for any group it's a member of.

[@katrinaprescott5911]

A lot of times at the beginning of a rodeo they will have a prayer for the safety of the people involved. It can be dangerous, but it started as a demonstration of the actual skills people needed to work on ranches in the 19th century and the work was equally dangerous. And people did it every day.

[@tthappyrock368]

Rodeos are such great fun! There are big and small rodeos in a lot of the states -- maybe all of them. One of the biggest is the Pendleton Round-up in Pendleton, Oregon. It's a week long celebration with parades, a Basque barbeque, pancake breakfast, music, Happy Canyon show, Native American tipi village, and loads more. Book the minute tickets go on sale -- including accommodations.

[@yardgnome9469]

Rodeos are all over the US and Canada, not just Texas. Pro riders in the US circuit also come from Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Australia.

[@littlemonk2610]

I am so glad you enjoy rodeo, Andre. It really is a culturally American sport. Bullriding is the epitome of rodeo skill. My grandfather was a champion calf roper, held the world record for 2 weeks at 4.2 seconds (a LLlloooooong time ago). Those two guys out there with the bull riders are "Rodeo Clowns", or "Bullfighters". They are the most highly skilled professionals you'll ever want to meet. Their PRIMARY concern is the safety and rescue of the rider immediatly after the ride. Whether the contestant has lost their seat, or if they're dismounting, the bull is likely to attack and hurt him. The clowns' task is to distract and control the bull, covering the rider's escape and/or rescue. You saw this when the youngster got his hand caught in the bull rope, and the bullfighter had to get up close and personal with the bull to pull the rope free and release the rider. They do absolutely amazing work! I love your videos! Keep at it, friend! Grace to you!

[@fire_fux]

Wyatts mama and daddy are raising him right. That firm handshake, looked him in the eye, yes sir no sir. Boys a fantastic ambassador for Texas.

[@shariann2723]

One of the most legendary rides was when Tuff Hedeman rode an extra 8 seconds for Lane Frost who lost his life to the sport. I think that's the one ride that will bring out the emotions when you realize who he's riding for

[@mbourque]

Children can start as young as 3 years old on sheep. It's called 'mutton busting'....

[@shariann2723]

@@mbourque mutton busting is alot of fun to watch. Those kids have so much drive and absolute dedication for the sport and bring a different level of energy all around

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

I'm sure the private suite was complimentary as it helps promote the event as they have a YT channel. The best part of the rodeo to me is sitting in the stands closer to the action. My heart swells with pride when the horse riders come out flying the colors, the National Anthem and the prayer said for all the riders! Everyone stands, take off their hats and place their hand over their heart! They missed the true essence of the experience! Every precaution is taken to protect everyone participating in the rodeo. I loved your reaction, but these guys sadly missed the mark! Come to Texas! 🤠

[@clwest3538]

I used to sit close to the 'action' until I watch a bull deer hop into the stands! ... I'm older now, so I sit a little further away! 😉

[@tking747]

I love it when the Brits are just as loud as the Americans they complain about! 🙂

[@Broomer52]

Classic British arrogance, talking like they’re better than others but they never are

[@Tee-cl6dc]

😅🤣😂 FACTS 😅🤣😂

[@kate2create738]

Apparently if you give them a pint, they’ll lose that facade and go wild lol 😆

[@elbruces]

But they aren't complaining?

[@LadyBeyondTheWall]

@@elbruces They mean in general. Brits (and others) do, in fact, complain that Americans are loud fairly often, lol.

[@michaelworkhoven5513]

Buddy I’m very honored to have you so enthusiastic about my USA 🇺🇸,you would be very welcomed to come here we will treat you as a friend. You are truly a gentleman

[@shariann2723]

The kid getting hung up is actually pretty common along with knocked out and other injuries. It's part of the life but the ones who deserve more credit and recognition are the rodeo clowns who are on hand to help with the bulls when riders get hung up or injured

[@storiesandtalesofthesouth]

They were sitting in a private box. They are in every stadium over here. They are pricey. But, you can have a whole family and friends in the same box. They're awesome.

[@julienielsen3746]

I've never seen that before. I was wondering.

[@fire_fux]

Lane Frost was killed by a bull in 35 years ago. His legacy still lives on and is an american hero to many.

[@danringdahl6369]

Rodeo is SO much fun. You have to remember; it's an 8 second ride. So when you got confused, it was because 8 seconds had passed and the rider could get off. . . And let the judges judge how well he did during those 8 seconds. (I'm from ND, Rodeo is huge up here too. Not just Texas.)

[@gl15col]

There's a saying used in rodeo; "Are you gonna cowboy up, or just lay there bleeding?" If you can get up on your own, you will. Even kids know that.

[@richardmartin9565]

When I was a kid we didn't worry too much about danger. It was a measure of courage. You learn to assess or measure risks.

[@deannacrownover3]

It's true. Women love bull riders and saddle bronc riders. It's got to be a special type of woman though. Wives and girlfriends will always come second to their first love, rodeo. Guys can be gone for months, riding the circuit. Women sit at home and wonder if the next ride he takes will be his last, (or worse, will he spend months in hospitals, learning to walk again?) A lot of women can't take it. Edit!: Guys frequently get knocked out if they take a horn to the face. Horns don't have to be long to be effective.

[@bookman7409]

And here I thought it was because after eight seconds, the ride was over... ;)

[@european-reacts]

Ok thanks for sharing!

[@cindy844]

​@european-reacts here's a great song about rodeo life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX6lYpRmh6ekmpYfeature=shared Also, the movie '8 Seconds' is based on the true story of Lane Frost, who was fatally injured while bull riding. It is extremely dangerous.

[@desertrosie]

Texans are super kind when it comes to showing their culture to others, so I bet they were invited a special guests for no cost just to be part of the experience. I'm betting they got the Texas hospitality special. ❤❤❤

[@timfeeley714-25]

You ain't seen nothing until you watch the 2021 and 2012 Omak suicide race which is the craziest horse race in the world and is part of the world famous Omak Stampede which is a yearly native American gathering / pow wow combined with a traditional Western rodeo that takes place in the town of Omak in the center of Washington State each August and culminates in the suicide race, the wildest horse race on the planet. P. S. No horses or riders commit suicide or even die, it's just called that cuz it's a wild crazy plunge on horseback down a steep 100 m or so bank into the Omak River, across the river and a two block Gallup into a stadium for the finish.

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

Rodeos bring out the " Buckle Bunnies "

[@toddabbott781]

You must understand that back in the 80s there was no Kevlar vest and helmets, just raw courage. They also did not show much in their videos of what a rodeo really is. There is so much more.

[@willcool713]

Rodeo clowns use pack tactics -- the same as wolves -- to avoid getting hurt. So they never work alone. They dodge in to distract the bull from one another, forcing it to keep switching targets, and it eventually gets confused. They can lead it that way. They're there to save the riders and are highly respected by everyone, because they really do save lives. There are pretty terrifying video complications of PBR wrecks.

[@tahliasgoddaddy]

True, but rodeo clown is in many ways the most dangerous of jobs. They are the unsung heroes of the rodeo.

[@DCMonsterBlood]

I love PBR Freestyle Bullfighting/wrecks I always recommend them when people want to see Rodeo stuff.

[@tHEdANKcRUSADER]

Bareback rider Trenten Montero was killed almost one year ago, at age 31 less than a month after his child was born, it’s a dangerous and an amazing sport, God Bless these athletes

[@Stogart]

Andre, at almost all professional sporting stadiums they have private guest rooms called skyboxes or suites. They are expensive but fantastic if you can afford them.

[@wandapease-gi8yo]

I grew up in a rodeo/Pendleton,Oregon Round-up town. Went every year from age 2to age 18. It’s a wonderful show! Yes people get hurt. Horses get hurt, but those are the roping and riding horses, very rarely the😮 bunching bronks. See one and ignore the bleeding hearts from the city.

[@wandapease-gi8yo]

Andre, the bucking horse riders have to hold on with only one hand. As they come out of the Shute they have to raise their heels and spurs to the horses shoulders and back as many times as possible until the horn blows. This determines their score to determine the winner of the competition. The Abraham’s bull rider holds on with one hand and stays on for 8 seconds. The clowns are there to herd the Bull away from the fence and to keep it away from the Cowboy when he comes off so it doesn’t stomp on him or even gore him with one of those horns if the Bull is feeling really mean. These animals are not semi wild,they are owned by stock companies which have an interest in keeping them healthy for the next rodeo on the circuit. The rider gets points depending on how difficult his ride was to stay on for that last 8 seconds.

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

I've been to Mesquite Rodeo many many times. Its such a great time!

[@TheWayno71]

Rodeo in Texas is huge. The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a museum of sorts with a rodeo arena next to the building.

[@matthewford8857]

i grew up literally in walking distance from the mesquite rodeo

[@joshfawkes3881]

Rodeo is big here in Arizona also

[@spiritwalkerperformer1689]

I used to break horses and rope cattle when I was younger. I still have a lot of friends who ride bulls and horses in rodeos. If you come to visit, I'll take you to as many rodeos as you can handle. And I don't even live in Texas. I live in Alabama.

[@ionecuff6323]

I have seen several bad accidents at rodeos that resulted with some serious injuries. I have heard of deaths at other rodeos when a rider gets trampled or crushed by a bull or horse falling on them. There is a TV network in the USA that shows rodeos all around the US, I wish you could watch that, you would be able to see a lot more of what a rodeo has to offer. They didn't show the "Muttin Bustin" with the little kids riding.

[@brendasorenson6186]

I had the privilege of attending several National Finals Rodeo (PRCA) events a long time ago in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, before Las Vegas (& its money) stole it. The best of the best, in both cowboys & cowgirls and stock. If you want to see real bull riding, check out some of PBR (Professional Bull Riders) videos. BTW it's not just a sport in the States; many Canadians participate also. I've seen (again, long time ago) a couple of Aussies competed. Nowadays, the PBR attracts South American bull riders, too. Finally, longhorn cattle aren't used in rodeos, except to be seen. They represent The Old West, primarily.

[@richardmartin9565]

Rodeo culture isn't just in Texas. It's throughout the west.. If I was a kid, I would've loved to ride a bull. Ain't no bull mean enough to throw me!

[@cp368productions2]

Throughout the nation, not just the west.

[@tahliasgoddaddy]

Yes, rodeo is very big in SWFL and you can go often. My nephew and his wife go a lot. It makes it easy since their street is directly across from the stadium. All they have to do is walk about a block and cross the street and they're at the rodeo.

[@bobbarclay316]

In Hill country Texas I was able to meet a longhorn Champion, named Biscuit. I took a dozen or so selfies and a bunch of portraits of Biscuit. He put his horn in my hand, gave it a shake and ambled off. Incredible experience. PS: Texas Rodeos are cool too.

[@DCMonsterBlood]

11:15 I Live about 2 hours from Mesquite been there in that exact arena several times, The grounds here where I live is the Santa Rosa Roundup. Not only have I seen many people get taken out on a Stretcher But I myself have been kicked multiple times, once by a bull when we was just getting the Rider ready for his run, and once by a Horse out in the field (no I was not standing behind it.) it did a full 360 and targeted me right to the face, lost 5 teeth that day. My family has worked the Rodeo grounds since I was 14 years old, 22 years later and still working for Waggoners. We also ride at the entry every year, its basically hundreds of people on horses following each other zig zagging the whole arena before the cowboys come out and do their routines, I usually carry the Waggoner Flag, but I have also carried a Ford Flag they are one of the biggest sponsors, they also give away several Trucks on the last night of the Rodeo.

[@LadyPenumbra]

American women like cowboys. Bull riders are brave, collected, and smart. Yes. I'm American and I dig the bull riders

[@TonyBuckner-x3q]

Yeah bro chicks love bull riders. They're called buckle bunnies around here. I haven't been on a bull since I was a teenager though. Rough stuff! My little cousin still rides though. It's so fun.

[@kylesummers1565]

Many people in the SW US were raised to attack problems instead of running from them. I grew up there and still live a little ways away. I know that offends some people although I don't understand why. Peace, Love!!

[@fluffyou9276]

it doesn't offend anyone actually.

[@valerieholmes9211]

Even in Michigan we have rodeos.

[@TNugent]

Got to come visit Texas Andre, would love to have you. Peace from Central Texas Hook'em Horns 🤘

[@livingandriding]

Rodeo's are not just in Texas. We have long horns in California and Rodeo's..So glad you enjoyed the rodeo. I go to 2 a year in California then the Professional Bull Riders is really intense!

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

You need to watch a documentary about Lane Frost, or even just he movie "8 seconds". That's the dedication these guys have to the sport, up to giving their lives.

[@karinfichtner7479]

I've been to a couple of rodeos, but not this big. And not in Texas. In the Midwest. And, yes.....Ladies love Cowboys. Even retired ones. I dated a former rodeoer (Broncos and calf-roping).....and he was a helluva man.😍 I think it's just because they are brave, strong....and they just look darn good on horseback.☺

[@bethbennett-blesi6908]

The teenagers are riding younger bulls, as bulls are usually 5-6 years old for the adult riders. There has been deaths, like the 14 year old that was killed when a bull landed a hard blow on his chest sending him into cardiac arrest. It's sad, but a reality of the sport. Growing up in Montana, I've been to rodeos and they're wonderful.

[@michaeldownard7812]

Rodeos are everywhere not just Texas for crying out loud.

[@mbourque]

Getting knocked out, broken bones, ect are very common. There are very few deaths now because of body protection, but before that, deaths could easily happen....

[@peggykrech69]

I worked with a guy who was a bull rider. He was always banged up during rodeo season. Moving slowly every Monday. Bruises and even sometimes , broken bones. We all thought he was crazy!

[@garyi.1360]

Exclusive Behind the Scenes looked a lot like being outside. I see long horn cattle almost every day next to the road less than 10 miles away going to work.

[@megaman3001]

ah rodeos... honestly among the best places to visit... good food, good people, and good entertainment... cant go wrong when you got those 3 things at the same place

[@maryslack6169]

Those two people in the arena used to be called rodeo clowns,but now called bull fighters cause they rescue the riders that are in trouble and need rescue.

[@iycephoenixx4249]

That might be the actual first Rodeo I went to. Went down one time to watch in Dallas, while living in Oklahoma

[@joeholahan7619]

Lived in Branson MO in the early 80's there was a seasonal rodeo show there. Long story short became friends with a bunch of the ppl there. Got to go and ride and learn tricks late night. But also got to know 2 bull riders who ended up parylized and confined to wheel chairs from injuries bull riding. Both would've done it again if they could! Whole different breed

[@kevinerose]

11:20 Yes, as for riding bulls, you need a high pain threshold. You are going to get broken bones. You are going to get knocked out. You are going to get dragged.

[@blakerh]

He should check out the PBR best saves. The rodeo clowns are more brave than the bull riders. And they get paid a lot less.

[@johnkidd36]

'Merica! God bless america

[@jogo1970-w8x]

She caught the calf. It's called breakaway roping. Women don't jump off and hog tie them.

[@GodsSoldierz]

My older brother was on the rodeo team in high school, but got his head stomped by bull & had to quit due to concussions, it’s very common in Tx, if you ever make it here in Ft Worth they do a cattle drive with longhorns every day & mock cowboy gun fights at the stockyards, it’s pretty cool people come to see from around the world!

[@Durenda-dw7bp]

I went to school with a bull rider that got gored in the face. He continued to ride. Texans are a different breed !!

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

Ft, Worth is awesome! Love the Stockyards until outsiders came in and started trying to change it! Proud Texan here! 🤠

[@GodsSoldierz]

@@TexasDonna-xu6fq True, don’t venture off too far in the north side lol but yeah a lot has changed here since I was a kid…

[@GodsSoldierz]

@@Durenda-dw7bp Definitely, raised with guns & country shenanigans all our lives lol

[@MP-wg8pd]

Many arenas have special box seating with perks for people who can afford it or are invited to use it. Think of it like owners boxes at horse racing venues.

[@toodlescae]

Rodeo culture is big in several states.

[@Majorpain32677]

military veteran and this channel is the best go watch all Andres vidpes ove watched them all i say thing he probably doesn't like but its usually the video he reacts to false info but his videos and personality is great positive God bless you brother

[@AC-ni4gt]

To be honest, I gotten over my shock of the rodeo after the sixth TV ad for rodeo events. I think I was six or seven when I remember those more clearly. I also admire the riders for their guts. Their love of animals and their courage is greater than any thing ever seen.

[@dreamweaver1603]

When you go to one you get over it real quick because you can clearly see the bulls and broncos are not harmed. They're walking around like it's just a regular day, and it probably is.

[@SN-uv4mh]

You should check out this video of the two of them riding a bull, it's hilarious.😂😂😂😂

[@patticriss2238]

My family does this every weekend all year long. Just dropped my last grandchild at college with her three horses, one ton pickup and 4 horse trailer. 🤷🏻‍♀️. She turned 18 in June. College scholarship and the best rodeo coaches around. We are blessed.

[@Dano12345100]

Tried riding a bull one time and the gate swung open, the bull started out of the gate and I fell right off the bull. I don't think the clock even started before I hit the ground. Good thing I was drunk!

[@sarahberke7194]

The NM state fair in Albuquerque for 2 weeks in September, it's great fun. On August 30th in Santa Fe they're having the 100th year of burning old man gloom Zozobra ,people put notes of sorrow into a 12 foot puppet and then set him on fire. October is time for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Last year we had 1000sd of Balloons in the air. What an amazing event. ❤😊

[@tammywebber2798]

From a woman who has dated a bull rider or two the answer is yes

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

They're not in a kitchen. That's one of the posh booths for VIP's located up and behind the seating.

[@Dfourteens]

Downside is your far away from the action

[@thegriffin88]

Oh sweet! I'm one of the few Northerners who LOVES bullriding. It's a crazy sport, but so much fun. Longhorns are typically bucking bulls because they're a Texas icon and you want to keep those horns on. For safety reasons horns are either trimmed or removed all together. Most bucking bulls are some kind of Brahma mix. Bodcaious, the greatest bucking bull to ever live, was a Brahma and Charbray cross.

[@jamesmcclain5005]

😂😂😂 ...you have not seen the bull called Bodacious, he is a KILLER!

[@JoJohn-ew2pg]

One of my best friends brothers completely shattered his leg and it took years of surgeries to really be able to use it halfway normal again and he said his greatest regret was not being able to bull ride anymore.

[@luxleather2616]

Prescott, AZ holds the oldest rodeo every year & Payson, AZ holds the oldest continuous rodeo....yes as a woman I can 💯 verify bullriders are definitely attractive....cowboys in general are attractive....they're in a box reserved for rich people or owners....they make sure the horns are filed down to a blunt point....those are smaller steers for the kids not big bulls like adult bullriders....getting hurt or dying can definitely happen but most of the time everyone is safe....those men in the arena with the bullriders are called 'rodeo clowns' & they keep the riders safe by distracting the bull & help lead it back into the holding pins

[@clwest3538]

When we were living in Phoenix, my son & i drove up to Williams for High School Finals because we missed 'smaller' rodeos. When folks there found out we just loved rodeo and didn't know anyone riding and drove all the way to see them - they started buying us food and telling us who each rider was and how long they had been involved and who their parents were. It was a blast and years later, still a great memory! Great bunch of folks at Williams!!!

[@davidterry6155]

Longhorns are more for decoration compared to other bulls

[@t.dig.2040]

Some events to watch out for are "Bull-dogging" and "wild cow milking." 😆 🤣 Bull dogging is jumping off the horse and tackling the calf. And milking the wild cow is a team of 3 trying to fill a glass with a lasso on foot. One probably won't find those events at a pro rodeo, but on the back roads in towns of 300 people or less.

[@pauljanetzke]

They're called buckle bunnies for a reason. Shame, no mutton bustin'

[@brendahowell6796]

Love Rodeos! Thank you for your reaction.

[@sullyway51]

We have the largest 3 day Rodeo at Red Bluff California.

[@WolfsbaneHollow]

Rodeos are no joke. Broken bones, concussions, internal injuries if a 2000lb bull manages to stomp you out. Are women attracted to bull riders? yeah cause they're crazy, have to be in shape and they are confident as hell. But its a dangerous, dangerous sport. It takes skill and bravery to last in this sport, not to mention a bit of insanity and a "here, hold my beer" attitude.

[@mrgclough]

The two men diverting the bull are called bullfighters. Their job, once the ride has ended, is to attract the bull to themselves and away from the rider. But they must also do what must be done to protect the rider. It's possible for rider to have his hand caught in the tightly wrapped roper that is around the bull. In that case, the bullfighters have to try to leap onto the bull and release the rope. It's not always simple or easy. Bullfighters are experienced and while they are sometimes thrown into the air by the bull, they usually land on their feet. The bulls are also highly experienced and know that they are supposed to leave through the gate. They buck hard because, as prey animals, anything on their backs seems like a lion. They are not natural killers , but that doesn't always stop them from getting a lick or two in on whoever they can catch or losing their temper and going for the rider. The bulls are high value and receive excellent care. They are rodeo celebrities themselves, and their records are kept and often shown before a ride. They are prized according to how aggressively and cleverly they buck. Half the rider's points come from the bull's performance. So you want a good, hard bull to increase your points. However, there are a few that are so rank that no one really wants to ride them. The ranchers that supply bulls and other rodeo stock make very good money.

[@nydiajohnson3632]

The two people are bullfighters (toreadores) dressed like clowns. Their job is to distract and help the riders away from the bull. The riders have to endure riding the bull a full 8 seconds.

[@jeannerogers7085]

Yes, I guess we do tend to play a bit rough.

[@joeholahan7619]

Its called a sky box! Very pricey but an awesome way to watch any sporting event in the U.S.

[@elischultes6587]

I remember the Montana PRCA finals rodeo in 87 or 88. One of the bull riders put in what’s nicknamed a suicide wrap. When he got bucked off it wouldn’t let him go. He got drug around and possibly stepped on before getting untied. The bull then came back around and stepped on him again and mashed him into the ground. He died the next day after surgery. After the ambulance left they released a bull into the arena. The bull fighters then had a bit of fun. One of the fighters stood on top of the clown’s barrel. The bull was testing the barrel with his head. The fighter then ran down the bulls back. The clown and the fighter were both in the barrel later getting rolled around by the bull. Imagine a 400L wine cask made out of metal. The clown usually is miked up entertaining the crowd in lulls of the rodeo. The announcer to clown interaction is usually pretty funny. The clown often has props. Maybe it’s an oversized squeaky horn or a stick dummy that he says looks like his mother in law. Getting thrown out of the barrel to protect him.

[@MGmirkin]

Yeah, the two other guys are in the ring to basically dually help the rider get up and out of the ring if/when they fall off the bull, and also distract the bull to keep it from trampling / goring the bull-rider, once they're on the ground. Alternately to help disentangle the rider from the bull if they fall off but get tangled in the stirrups, reins, or whatever, so they hopefully don't get dragged all over the place or trampled due to being unable to get off/away from the bull timely.

[@deannemoore6149]

Always watching from Texas :) rodeo is not just big here, but Colorado, Wyoming (Cheyenne's Grandaddy of 'Em All), Sasckatchewan (central section of Canada - the Calgary Stampede), and most places west. Rodeo popularity relates directly to the geography of the land. Not many "ranches" are found out east! Rodeo culture is very unique. (I've been to countless big and small ones, and have a cousin who rode bareback broncs years ago.)

[@zevynozevyn4102]

So the world record tip to tip longhorn is 11 feet, 1.8 inches A Longhorn from Rocksprings appears to have broken the Guinness World Record for largest horn span on a steer, measuring 11 feet, 1.8 inches from tip to tip-6.4 inches longer than the listed record.

[@SharilynBratton]

My niece Casey used to be a champion barrel racer in the rodeos here in Texas, her mom had her sitting up on a horse when she was 7 months old ha. Her mom was nuts about horses and had all 4 of her kids roping and riding when they were just kids. But Casey the only girl was the only one who loved barrel racing where a horse has to run a course around those big wooden barrels as fast as possible without knocking any over, the rider has to give subtle cues and sort of meld with her horse as one unit racing the course.

[@mgentles3]

Texan. If you ever get a chance to attend a rodeo make sure you'll be seeing the events you're interested in. Rodeos like Houston's last several days and feature different events each day and different entertainers each night. For myself, I prefer a smaller venue that's strictly about the skills of the participants...or in the case of bull riding and bareback bronc riding, about fearlessness. I come from a different time. Participants didn't wear helmets and the livestock was truly wild and woolly. That part was a bit intense for me. The skills of bulldogging, calf roping, and maybe barrel racing among others, were my favorite.

[@kencross25]

Andre, you must attend the 107th Annual in August 2025, "World's Fastest" Livermore Rodeo with 27 chutes. If being the World’s Fastest Rodeo was an Olympic sport…. Livermore Rodeo would win GOLD 🤩

[@adancer3592]

Growing up we always spent the 4th of July at the rodeo ! Then when we lived in RENO We never missed the Gay Rodeo. We had horses Growing up Kids always wanted to ride them. But we were not allowed to let them But if it was a kid we didn't like or wouldn't stop asking. We had a Donkey I was the only one She would let ride Her because I was the one who took care of her every day . Anyway we would tell them sit way back ' no saddle of course ' and hold on tight give her a kick . And the back yard rodeo was on !! Lol & they never would ask again.She also bit & headbutted everyone except me. She would even fallow me to school. My mom wold get a call To come get Her Donkey. But the only one she would move anywhere for was me so I got to take her home and come back .

[@MelNel5]

Houston, Texas here. I’ve been to many rodeos, with having the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo here, which is the largest rodeo in the world. They are a lot of fun. No, Longhorn bulls are not used in rodeos. Thank you for such a great channel, Andre. ♥️

[@valkyrie1066]

This one I have to watch; as we grew up with them. (Rural Pennsylvania and Maryland) You've got my like, again. My last supervisor, a totally urbanated lady, asked me to PLEASE explain these. LOL This is dangerous, no? NO kidding! 👀👀 This is the reason of men through centuries..."But beautiful women were watching..." do crazy things. OH THE FOOD! Yes. Take some pocket money, the food can't be beat and is usually well below restaurant prices. That little man is ADORABLE. He must be good, most kids only get to ride pigs, sheep and calfs. We were ALL on horses by 10. Thanks for sharing, hon! (Yes, it looks crazy from most other perspectives.)

[@JNJ1983]

My mom used to barrel ride when she was a teenager. It's never been my scene, but she likes rodeos...dragged me to some when I was a kid/teen. We had some friends that did the bull riding, bronco riding, calf roping, etc. One of them nearly lost his thumb...it was almost ripped off during a bull ride, just hanging by some flesh and sinew. Luckily, his father-in-law is a surgeon and called a colleague that specialized in hand surgeries, so the doctor was able to save his thumb. If you want to know just how dangerous rodeos can be, watch the movie "8 Seconds."

[@tamiwarren]

Rodeo is not limited to Texas. Even some Colleges in the West have Rodeo as a Varsity sport (scholarships). Canada has a very popular and famous rodeo ( The Calgary Stampede), and most Western States have at least one Rodeo. My family have a ranch and riding, and roping (for branding) is an every day thing.

[@veronicamorgan9029]

Rodeo, in person, is very exciting. Rodeo is all over the USA, Canada and Mexico. Longhorns are definitely Texan. People put the horns on the grill of their Cadillacs. Funny to see.

[@Wyomingsunsets]

Personally, I enjoy the outdoor rodeos, Cheyenne FrontierDays, "Daddy of them all," is big fun. It's at the local county fair rodeo where little cowboys really enjoy themselves! Texas might be bigger, but Wyo is still Wild!

[@kasagure.]

these guys did an amazing job filming themselves, rather than the super interesting event they were at. they couldn't film the rodeo for more than 20 sustained seconds?

[@reindeer7752]

Yes, I've been to a rodeo - in Kississimee, Florida. You can see them in many places other than Texas and western states. No, I don't find bull riders attractive, MAYBE a cutting horse or reining horse rider.

[@vincentlavallee2779]

Rodeos are all over the West, and not just in Texas. I believe the largest rodeo is in Prescott, AZ. We have been to that rodeo, and they had some buffalo (bison) in it as well. We have also been to one in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Both were very entertaining!

[@smitty60-su2xf]

The Colorado state fair is going on right now lol....Lots of rodeo going on...