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[@eddiewilkinson9794]

Quote from a movie, "Gettin' run over by a bull is like gettin' hit by a freight train. Only Worse!" "How could it be worse?" "A freight train won't back up and FINISH the job!"

[@MWM1978]

STIR CRAZY is the movie

[@numerian4516]

Well said and so true. Left out that a freight train wouldn’t snot all over you either.

[@stephanievivier290]

I got that movie, now going to watch it again.

[@BrLa247]

I mean, the freight train could have a hundred cars, won’t need to back up

[@tankys3996]

Underrated comment 😂

[@curtmueller4627]

There are two ropes used in Bull Riding. The front rope is called the Bull Rope and goes around the bull's chest. There is a handle braided into the rope and this is the only thing the rider can hang on to. The bull rider wraps the tail of the bull rope around his hand to secure his grip in the handle. The second rope is called the Flank Strap and goes around the bull's belly just in front of his hind legs. When the bull leaves the chute the flank strap is pulled tight. It's soft cotton rope and its only on his belly so it doesn't cause any pain. But from the bull's point of view it's not supposed to be there and is incredibly annoying, so it causes the bull to jump and kick his hind legs trying to get it off. The "helpers" are called bull fighters, or rodeo clowns. They stay close to the bull to assist the rider if they get hung up and they will distract the bull and draw him away from the riders when they dismount. A "Full Ride" is 8 seconds long and the rider is scored for how well they stay on and the bull is scored for how well he tries to get the rider off. Those scores are combined for the cowboy's score for that ride. I don't know how bull riding got started, but I suspect alcohol and impressing a pretty girl was involved.

[@odinspromise]

I'm almost positive you're right...there had to be a pretty philly involved. lol

[@MsRain49]

😄

[@crufflerrick]

Alcohol and pretty girls have started a lot of things...

[@stephenwatts2879]

Well said!

[@dobiebloke9311]

Curt Mueller - Wonderful explanation of what's going on, particularly the alcohol and pretty girl part. Personally, I think everyone in the ring should be required to wear a helmet and face mask, but that's just my opinion. Whatever your role is in the ring is, it sure does take a brass set. I once saw a guy (years ago, on TV), not only ride the eight seconds, but he went on, until the bull tired himself out and walked the rider around the ring, as if a broken pony.

[@ryancarlson7262]

Hi! I have watched your channel for a while. I am a farmer from the Midwest US. We raise cattle and grow the usual crops for our region. The reason the bulls act the way they do is because they are specifically bred to be rodeo bulls. As breeders, we can specifically select things to make them a better bull for rodeos and better bulls for breeding of steers, bulls, or heifers. Hope this gives a little bit of insight.

[@adriansulahian959]

Don't they also have a strap around them that hurts them to make them buck?

[@kendrickhenderson214]

@@adriansulahian959 yes

[@kendrickhenderson214]

@@adriansulahian959 their just trying to scratch an itch

[@skyjr13]

@@adriansulahian959 It doesn’t hurt them. It just flaps around on their stomach. Their are an absolute fuck ton of animal rights laws that protect the bulls.

[@mattmcguirk4511]

Doesn't hurt. It's around what would be the waist, and is just tight enough like a belt that the bull gets agitated from that. But no, it's not hurting the bulls. The bulls themselves run for a few million, so they are treated like pro athletes.

[@cottonclarksa]

This whole conversation is incomplete without this name: Bodacious. He's from an era some 30 years ago, but he was quite simple the meanest, most athletic bull the professional rodeo circuit has ever seen. Imagine that: an 1,900 lb athlete (that's 860 kg for y'all down unda)! Look him up. Look at the leaps and twists he performs. Bodacious had the agility of a gymnast with the strength of a power-lifter. Truly incredible. A mean "sum-beach," he was!

[@TheGoodOlBoyzChannel]

He ain’t no bushwhacker!

[@lesterine77]

If I were to ride a bull, which I never would, I think I would prefer a bodacious to many others. At least once I was off I wouldn't worry about being stomped to death. I would rather ride a bull that wouldn't try to finish me off after I was off. I think. I don't know. I would never ride a bull.

[@reneerollins4433]

My favorite bull

[@isaacdelossantos5458]

He was the best

[@cottonclarksa]

@@TheGoodOlBoyzChannel Bushwacker was a helluva bull, too. I grant you that. Still, Bushwacker tipped the scales at some 1,700 lbs., whereas Bodacious was a good 200-250 lbs. heavier (weighing almost a full ton)... and he STILL got massive airtime in his jump-kicks. Mondo athleticism!

[@jbparker5466]

The “Rodeo Clowns” are very respected in the rodeo world.

[@rondohunter8966]

They can and do literally save the cowboys life on many occasions. You are absolutely correct on that one.

[@anthonypettipas6885]

They don't call themselves clowns. The guy in the barrel is the clown. He entertains the crowd. The other guys are American bullfighters. They put it all on the line. Amazing guys.

[@rondohunter8966]

@@anthonypettipas6885 Are you saying that other than the people we know as clowns, that there are bullfighters in the ring as well? I know there are a number of people in the ring to assist the rider even if they have to gang-pile the bull to get under some semblance of control. I was under the impression that everyone in the ring to assist the cowboy was a "clown" or other type assistant. Was not aware there were bullfighters in the ring; different connotation in this country when you use that term, I think of Spanish bull fighting. Quite different. Thanks for the info. Much respect and appreciation.

[@anthonypettipas6885]

If you search Flint Rasmussen, he is in the arena with the bullfighters, but he stays out of the way. He wears a microphone and entertains the crowd between rides and during tv breaks. He dresses the same, but doesn't get in there to help save anyone. Frank Newsome is the guy that took most of the hits in the video you posted. Also, Rob Smets is considered the best ever. He retired, but their skill, and toughness are awesome. Many videos on all 3 guys. ✌🏼👍🏼

[@TheScaramongus]

Bull Fighters

[@terrysmith3494]

Those barrels are for the "clowns" to jump into if the Bull goes after them. The clowns are in the ring for the specific purpose of distracting the Bull, to try and keep the Bull from killing the rider.

[@gdhone2371]

Also to assist in freeing a stuck rider, you can't do that from a horse.

[@Whoozerdaddy]

I believe they prefer the term "bull fighter" now, as I hear them called on the PBR and such. But "clown" has been proper for a lot longer.

[@spiderwebb7618]

Or if one of the riders lambs gets caught in one of the ropes they are also there to get them free overall that’s pretty much right

[@martykitson3442]

yeah now days don't call one of those bullfighters a clown he'll set you straight in a hurry a clown is an entertainer

[@prairiepucker9392]

Back in the day I recall the rodeo "clowns" had a variety of props they used to distract the bull from the rider. The barrel was one. They'd get in the bull's face and deliberately make him chase them. Then it was a race for the clown to get to the barrel first and dive in head first. Many times the bull would toss the barrel in the air with the clown inside. Once it came down, if the bull turned away to go back to the rider the clown was out in a flash to pull the bull's tail or slap his backside to make him turn around. The crowd loved it. Once in a while they'd stage a show just for the clowns to show off their skills at distracting the bulls and it was quite hilarious, but always dangerous.

[@Jusoon]

To hear a Kiwi accent trying to do a Texas twang is low-key heartwarming

[@CrippledMerc]

I still remember seeing Bodacious at the Houston rodeo when I was a kid. He was known as “the worlds most dangerous bull” and also as “the greatest bull to ever buck”. I was probably 7 or 8 and being near him as a kid he seemed like an absolute giant. He was incredibly muscular and had a gorgeous yellowish/tan coat. He’s a legend in the sport. Bull riding isn’t my favorite event at the rodeo though. I’d suggest checking out some of the other events people have recommended, specifically Mutton Busting. I’m sure your kids would get an absolute kick out of watching that! It’s quite hysterical seeing young kids riding sheep that are darting around instead of bulls.

[@djmaxxhtx]

I remember that bull! Man what a Houston rodeo throwback.

[@jonok42]

That's the bull that smashed every bone in Tuff Hedemans face. He rode him to a near perfect score in 93. He scored a 95. I'd say Tuff and Bodacious definitely had a love hate relationship. Probably a big reason why face masks are now required.

[@Instead2]

Crazy I miss when I use to go to the rodeo I live in Houston I missed going to the rodeo when I was a kid I’m 15 now

[@CrippledMerc]

@@Instead2 It’s changed a bit from when I was a kid in the 90’s. The people who go to the rodeo have changed too. But i hear it’s still good fun. When I was about your age I had a friend who’s grandma was on one of the boards so we were able to go almost anytime we wanted and basically have free run of the place, all the food and drinks we could want, got to sit in a private lounge to watch the show, and it was all free for us, so we went a whole bunch of times and got to see a bunch of concerts. That was a bit over a decade ago now though so I’m sure it’s even changed since then. It was good fun though.

[@TLNITSTR8]

Yellow Jacket was awesome too!

[@redstateforever]

These bulls are about 1000 kilos of pissed off muscle. They are specially bred, a “rank” bull ( one that really bucks and spins, helping the bull rider that can stay on for 8 seconds get a good score) is really valuable. They live pampered lives until they retire and become studs. Not a bad life for a bull!

[@buffycleaveland8116]

You have a pretty recognizable last name, there. Lol

[@denicesanders4586]

Not a bad life for a human either.

[@flashback528]

We have a saying here, “this ain’t my first rodeo” when you want to express that you have experience (possibly in a crazy situation) when someone assumes you don’t. Rodeos also have bronc riding, barrel racing, roping, trick riding, etc. at all ages. It’s cute to see 5 year olds riding sheep instead of bulls.

[@spacemanduke3404]

I love Mutton Busting

[@richieevans8617]

2020 WAS TO BE IN NYC BUT OVER THIS COV19 DRAMA STOP IT ...

[@jackdunn7441]

yep mutton busters are hilarious!!

[@richdemanowski2575]

Mutton busting is always fun to watch.

[@jordycalvin8272]

the sheep riding brings back memories XD, got super winded when i fell awkwardly off the sheep

[@joesmoe3500]

I watched rodeo's when I was a kid, I'm much older now. I still have the utmost respect for the rodeo "clowns". These guys are true sportsmen and come second to none.

[@regeniatipton1930]

We love our rodeo here! This was really fun watching y'all's reaction and comments about it. Nadine's comment about a bull cow had me cracking up! Bulls, steers, cows, and heifers are all cattle, but a bull can never be a cow. A bull is a male that can breed and produce offspring. A steer is a male that has been neutered and can't breed. A cow is a female that has been bred and had a calf or calves. A heifer is a female who hasn't been bred and given birth yet.

[@waltsadventure]

Much respect to the life saving rodeo clowns. This is a truly underappreciated profession in the U.S.. These guys are here because of passion not money or fame. These guys are just built different. Yes bull riders are crazy, rodeo clowns are next level crazy and love it.

[@jamesireland4960]

Bull fighters!!!

[@PanzerkampfwagenausfTschechosl]

@@jamesireland4960 clown is a term that has been used for much longer.

[@jamesireland4960]

@@PanzerkampfwagenausfTschechosl incorrect the clown has always been the guy rockin the mike with makeup on! The guys Savin mfs asses like mine are called bullfighters

[@PanzerkampfwagenausfTschechosl]

@@jamesireland4960 nope. Both terms are correct for them.

[@jamesireland4960]

@@PanzerkampfwagenausfTschechosl again you’re incorrect but the next time you’re at the rodeo send me the video of you calling bullfighters clowns I’d like to see their reaction 😂 god bless!✌️

[@garretisla5282]

My high school welding teacher was a bull rider. He had a permanently disfigured jaw, walked with a cane, and was basically deaf and had no color vision in his right eye. He was 43 when I first was in his class. The absolute toughness of this guy cannot be overstated.

[@nemo227]

And he likely has some memories that are unique to his life.

[@danrowley6934]

The amount of money it would take not to mention the time for rehab he might have figured wasn't worth time, money or trouble. It's amazing what Plastic Surgeon's can do these days. Problem is, to look handsome again that money would come out of his pocket. As in he may not be pretty but he's close enough.

[@garretisla5282]

He retired from bull riding, but not from those injuries. He got those injuries in his late twenties, but he rode bulls until he was 36. He stopped after he damaged his leg, a nerve got smashed in his leg and he couldn't hold a seat on a bull or a horse anymore. He can't squeeze his left leg inwards with enough force to keep him in a saddle. He keeps a copy of his med file in his classroom, because everyone is always curious! He has broken like 80 plus bones, most of the time multiple bones at a time. He only has 7 toes, because a bull stomped on his foot and crushed three of them, and drove dirt and cow shit into the wound as well. He lives in Redding Ca. He is a kick ass dude, and humble. He was a great teacher. Very engaging, and would challenge us to do a lot of metalworking, like blacksmithing, not just welding, and it stuck. A good man.

[@nadogrl]

@@garretisla5282 - Very interesting. Thank you.

[@kellyhaines8199]

If you look towards the rear haunches of the bull you will see what is called a flank rope which ties up the bull's junk and that's what makes it buck. Also the rodeo was started back in the 1800's by ranch hands out west who competed to see who is the best at roping, riding, and steer wrestling.

[@shellywagoner5259]

Oh my goodness; watching your reactions and mimicking southern talk! I’m from Texas and rodeo is life! Love your videos!!

[@huntermccoy4693]

I am a bull rider myself here in the states and I’m not sure if anyone has answered it but in the beginning you guy were wondering how and why they kick and if you look by it’s back legs there is a rope on them called a flank rope (no it’s not around it’s balls) they are not wild some of them are tame they just know when they get in the chute and have that flank rope on they are supposed to do there job and buck but you guy were great watching these 😂 and there is a certain way that some guys tie there hand called a suicide rap that you can get hung up on and yes the bulls are treated great

[@bcaye]

Always good to get the inside info, thanks.

[@michaelobrien8420]

Gotta love those rodeo clowns...lotta guts... Love Bull Riding...😉

[@michaelobrien8420]

Thanks for the info Mr.McCoy....you guys are the best..

[@loraedwards2435]

We're love our bull riders in Missouri!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sheataylor1510]

My Uncle raises bulls and has had some in the PBR

[@Arcusfp1]

from what I understand, the "clowns" are very well respected by the riders, because they might be the one who saves your life.

[@dlldll9754]

You don't understand much. They're called bullfighters, not clowns.

[@jordanscholl717]

I’ve recently come across this channel and found it extremely interesting seeing how people from other countries react to things that are somewhat common here in the states and I think this is one of my more favorite videos because this is a sport that I also recently found and quickly became interested in. These events are extremely popular and are quite energetic and much more intense in person. I would recommend going to one if you ever have the chance to, they’re a lot of fun to see in person

[@thomaskobe]

I like you reactions but the main reason I tune into your channel is because you just seem like a happy family. And I'll take 15 minutes of that anyday

[@evanremillard5640]

"Hey Billy I bet I can ride that bull for 8 seconds..." Actually that is about how it started.

[@TanksForTheMammeries]

There were some distilled spirits involved in that conversation.

[@marcmiller6532]

And Billy says, "Go for it! I'll hold your beer"!

[@AS-pl1wu]

Actually got started in Mexico in the 1500's. They rode the bulls to death. Eventually they rode them until they stopped bucking. Rodeo/charreadas originated there. Eventually it moved to Texas around 1850 in a rodeo /charreada in Corpus Christi, TX. So it was more like, Hey Guillermo, I bet you can't ride that bull to death... Even worse

[@bisonbulls25]

@@marcmiller6532 No, he held his own beer, that’s why the one hand has to stay off everything else. Haha! And it was probably a bet of 10 seconds and he got bucked at 8. So they just made that the standard. Haha!

[@stevenroetzel4470]

You forgot the "Hold my Beer" part. Lol

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

There are not only stands full of people watching, this is broadcasted on TV in many parts of the US. The ones you call the helpers used to be dressed as clowns and had big barrels they would jump into to avoid the wrath of the bull. They are without doubt, the toughest ones out there. 😊🐝❤

[@mikeywestside8509]

I love coming back to these early videos. The kids were so young 😱😳🥹

[@williamcooper2415]

Back in the old wild west days, a white rancher was noticing his black cowboys competing against each other on who could tie up a cow and brand it faster. This friendly competition between fellow workers inspired him to take it to a higher lever and make a formal competition out of it, which started the Rodeo.

[@smylebutta7250]

The question "why are they so angry?" Is so precious.

[@kevinpark953]

The bulls are not angry they are just trying to get the riders off of there back and the riders have to hold on for 8 seconds or more

[@pamelaforray4318]

She didn’t realize the balls were in a leather Vice. Hahahaha

[@cindyknudson2715]

@@pamelaforray4318 according to a rider in a previous comment, they aren't.

[@pamelaforray4318]

@@cindyknudson2715 oh. I didn’t see that. They probably changed that practice now that I think about it.

[@alexandertucker6140]

@@kevinpark953 its not the rider they want off, they want to vice tied to their testicles off!

[@officerrebar3839]

“It’s like a sport” Here in Texas, for a lot of people, it’s a way of life

[@rickycoleman8841]

Was part of high school culture . si what part if Texas you from?

[@officerrebar3839]

@@rickycoleman8841 Near the coast

[@jackbarrow3558]

@@officerrebar3839 im from fort worth, its a way of life here

[@officerrebar3839]

@@jackbarrow3558 I’m originally from Houston, but I haven’t lived there in years. It’s been a while since I’ve visited DFW also

[@jackbarrow3558]

@@officerrebar3839 cool ive lived here my whole life and gone to 30-40 rodeos theyre always so cool to watch, i should also say im a minor so i havent had the time to go to tons of them

[@ccgator8185]

The other guys are bull fighters. They save the riders lives on a daily basis. They have the most dangerous job on the planet. Real American heros.

[@BiornBear]

What you call stuck, we call “hung up in the rigging”. And yes there are 2 ropes on the bull, 1 is the front rigging where the hand goes and the one on back is the girth rope which makes them buck more.

[@riomochaccino2108]

As someone who grew up in the southern US, that southern accent was surprisingly good, lol.

[@jamesclark4523]

Southern draw was formed from Irish and Scottish prisoners, mixed with native Americans that learned English. So it’s not a stretch for someone from New Zealand to sound southern. I’ve lived in the south for 42 years. But yeah it was close. Haha 😆

[@Mflew2]

@@jamesclark4523 Yes, I was definitely impressed with her drawl. I'm a native born Texan. We know drawls when we hear it! Lol!

[@jamesclark4523]

@@Mflew2 I live in South Carolina, we’re also familiar with draws. Lol

[@richardsimmons6526]

I've been to Australia. The weirdest thing is seeing a fuckin Asian with Australian accent.

[@jamesclark4523]

@@richardsimmons6526 how about a Native American with a southern draw.

[@chenni9725]

8 seconds is a great movie if you ever get a chance to watch it!

[@red3y3z1]

RIP Luke Perry

[@officerrebar3839]

Getting forced to watch this movie over and over again by 3 older sisters….I respectfully disagree lol

[@W.Afton154]

Rip Lane Frost

[@stephanievivier290]

I forgot about that movie. It's was good.

[@savoy66]

"My Hero's Have Always Been Cowboys" is a great movie

[@wallykoala569]

They tie a rope around their waist at the hind legs. It makes them very touchy, hence the bucking. When the rope is removed, they usually calm down quite a bit.

[@blazemcwolf2054]

I use to watch that on TV when I was a kid I say those people are really lucky they r still alive doing that I am amazed

[@CharlieAnneCaves]

Can everyone just give a quick round of applause for the rodeo clowns. ❤ I love that they ended the video that way.

[@ladyfreedomrocks]

Many a cowboy owe their lives to those clowns.

[@grunt98444]

Their called Bull Fighters for a reason

[@ericunderwood8080]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jefftappan3091]

Don't you mean bullfighters?

[@dlldll9754]

They're bullfighters, NOT rodeo clowns.

[@t.dig.2040]

Love that y'all acknowledged the clowns, they are life savers. With the bronc riding the pickup men are incredible.

[@nativetexan9776]

A movie called "8 Seconds" is about one of the greatest Bull riders ever, Lane Frost. Based on the true story. (1994)

[@baulive3970]

Also I was born in San Angelo, the biggest country city in Texas.. I did my first rodeo and I met the greatest bull rodeo of all time JB Mauney, and once you get that chance it is rare to come by.

[@mistermisanthrope4106]

I know a man who did bull riding, he's broken nearly every bone in his body ... a few times. There's also a decent movie from the 90's about Lane Frost, a great rider. It's called 8 Seconds.

[@bjcee1108]

The other men are in there to help the rider and distract the bull. If they come off on the right instead of the left, it ties their hand up.

[@cacheharper7820]

@@bjcee1108 not always on one specific side! You can hang up on either side

[@traciepruitt1702]

Great movie!

[@barkerjames1980]

I was in Cheyenne that day and watched Lane Frost die.

[@mistermisanthrope4106]

@@barkerjames1980 That's heavy, such a sad story.

[@critterwatcher8009]

I think it's amazing that the bulls know their "job". Some of them basically turn off the big bucking @ 8 seconds (or hearing the horn). they know the job is done and look for the exit.

[@drtlynn9631]

My Dad is 86 and finally retired from the rodeo circuit in his early 70s. He started early with horses training race horses in his teens. The. He journeyed into rough stock events like bull riding, bareback bronc, and saddle bronc riding. Even did some roping, and back in the old days used to do some pole bending. He taught my brother bull riding and taught me how to hog tie. His favorite times were his bull fighting/rodeo clown days. I have some absolutely amazing photos of him back from the 1950s and 1960s during his rodeo days. The bulls Buck because of the Flank strap that’s placed near their hind legs. It’s like putting a cat in a harness, they want it off so they try to kick it off. They aren’t wild. Many of them have a nice retirement. Stock contractors treat their live stock very well because that’s their bread and butter. My dad used to teach clinics for rough stock events back when we belonged to the Georgia High School Rodeo. One of the places we had a clinic the guy owned a herd of retired rough stock from rodeo days. One of the bulls was so chill you could just walk right beside him or jump on his back and ride him at a slow walk. His horns were intimidating as hell. The ropes are rubbed with rosin like you rosin up a bow. Their riding rope is one rope and the tail wraps a couple of times around the riders hand. They wear a glove so it’s a snug fit. The goal is to stay on, 8 seconds. Points are taken off for the riders technique and even for how Well the bull bucks. There are two judges. Each judge scores 25 pts for rider, up to 25 pts for bull. So essentially the rider can score up to 50 points and the bull up to 50 for a potential high score of 100 which is awfully rare. If you guys want a good movie to watch, watch 8 seconds. The story of Lane Frost. My Dad used to rodeo with his Dad. It’s a bittersweet story. If I can get a copy, one of My Dad’s friends wrote a book that included stories from various rodeo friends, including my Dad. I’ll get one mailed to you guys.

[@drtlynn9631]

Meant to add my Dad’s later rodeo years were spent as a judge for the PRCA-Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He’s still a card holder. He retired after getting stuck in the mud and getting a horn stuck in his side. Didn’t hurt him too much but he figured it was time to hang it up.

[@jayfreeman6900]

You guys are the absolute best!!! First, there’s rosin on the rope to make it sticky and sometimes as you get thrown off it happens in a way that your hand is forced closed and the bill flexing is tightening the rope. 2) the bulls are very much so treated like athletes and treated better than the cowboys ourselves. 3) it’s all one rope. It goes through a loop in the other end of the rope. It’s not designed to come away easily. We don’t want it to because it’s hard enough to hold your hand closed as it is. 4) our spurs sometimes get caught. 5) bulls are completely color blind. They don’t like being taunted (which is why matador wave that cape at them). 6) bullfighters (guys not riding trying to save us) are absolute HEROES! 7) these bulls are just like athletes in personality. Some of them Piss off after the ride. Some want to keep the party going! The thing is, their version of a party is quite destructive to us. They buck because that’s what they do. It’s just a part of them and you’ll see young bulls in a field going bananas just because. LOVE YOU GUYS!

[@chancyhales5684]

The bulls they use in rodeos are actually bred and trained especially for it. The family of one of my really good friends runs Rocky Mountain Rodeo Bulls, and there’s a lot of hours that go into working with the bulls

[@dustinasay3085]

The Bulls are not trained for nothing they're not trying to Buck and kick or do anything like that had my Pro card for a year they're just large strong animals and treated very well by the way. No one trains Bulls to Buck people off their back they just don't like people on their back

[@alanrowley6402]

Yeah the bulls are just as big of stars if not more so then the riders

[@niccolean]

The “clowns” wear red more for the crowd than the bull. The bull is responding to movement, not the color of one shirt or another.

[@stumpy0227]

That second rope, at the back is tied around the bull's fellers, Mr. Sam. The front rope, is wrapped TIGHTLY around the cowboy's hand, with "stickum" applied for grip. The Bulls are raised wild, they are what we call range bulls, they are generally used as breeders, out in parts of ranches, that have remote pastures, they have to take on any danger to their herd.

[@bnbadagin]

I absolutely love watching your reactions. Always a pick me up.

[@timlorimer2128]

This is coming from a bullrider, yalls reactions are priceless yes bullriding is the most dangerous sport on dirt Ive seen some bad wrecks. Ive even had some bad wrecks and being under a bull while it's still bucking is the most scariest thing that has ever happened but ill still ride ifs a passion and we strive for glory

[@timlorimer2128]

Its* not if sorry 🤣

[@brianeleighton]

The money for winning doesn't hurt either 😉

[@timlorimer2128]

@@brianeleighton that's true but some rodeos only play favorites for scores trust me ive been screwed over a few times cause they had a favorite riding and wanted him to be happy with the money

[@maddog21031975]

@@timlorimer2128 also here in Italy we don't ride for money, usually.

[@timlorimer2128]

@@maddog21031975 some of us do it for the glory and memories

[@johnwilliams5301]

I would love to see you react to the bull named Bodacious, the most dangerous bull in history or cowboy pinball. Both are great videos

[@jbell6723]

Bushwacker?

[@ritahodges254]

How about that bony to man to that used to have I think it was a big as Brahma

[@terrispurlock2837]

YESSSSSSSSSS !!!!!

[@amars5]

Bushwhacker was always a good bull too.

[@debbiefujioka]

I agree Bodacious great choice.

[@mikewrasman5103]

The bulls are treated and fed extremely well.

[@amostruelove]

you all need to watch the move 8 seconds...it will shed some light on this subject i love you and your families responses ........plus your intros are awesome great job mom and dad

[@markntexas8265]

Just so you know the clowns are actually “bull fighters” and brave as hell

[@spacemanduke3404]

2:43 you see one of them jump right in there between the rider and the bull

[@Robert-po8jn]

They used to dress like clowns until the last 10 years or so. They even had the face paint.

[@cablebrain9691]

@@Robert-po8jn I liked that better.

[@KyleEvra]

@@Robert-po8jn I miss when they used to dress like Clowns 🤡

[@charizardsniper5064]

They still dress like clowns around where I’m from.

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

It’s great seeing you all’s reaction to bull riding competition. You have a great family, a beautiful wife, a cute daughter, and a handsome young man of a son, all meant respectfully. From Panama City Florida, USA.

[@TBCars23]

My dad and my family have a bull ride every July and I love it.

[@isaacpoldervaart4291]

My cousin Billy was a Rodeo rider in Montana… Got impaled through the lower ribs with a bulls horns… It IS sport, but a damn dangerous one!!

[@vintagethrifter2114]

6:43 Some of the bulls are well known on the rodeo circuit. The bulls will have their own performance statistics as to how many riders they've thrown and the average length of the ride. The more famous ones have never had a rider last for 8 seconds.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I think they are assigned the bull they'll ride by a "draw" and it's a fair way to assign you your ride. Some Bulls are very famous and all the riders know them.

[@HemlockRidge]

The guys in the ring that help the rider, and distract the bull are traditionally called "Rodeo Clowns". It's probably more dangerous than actually riding.

[@barryharper9304]

They also are called bull fighters too and have competitions fighting bulls in the arena.

[@barryharper9304]

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[@tylerlepage8619]

Call em a rodeo clown to their face I double dog dare you. Rodeo clown and bullfighting are two different professions.

[@benjaminbrown3824]

Yeah, they don’t like being called clowns.

[@timlorimer2128]

We call them Bullfigthers not clowns lol

[@jeremiahjacobs9176]

Bull riding competitions go on stadium tours around the United States and in each stadium they set up the fences and chutes and clean up after each appearance. Rodeo clowns are vital to the sport and the bulls would be much worse than they are. Beautiful family btw, you are all so much fun. Thank you for sharing your lives.

[@robertlombardo8437]

The "helpers" are often called bullfighters. American style bullfighters! They are highly respected, because they have to mentally force themselves to run toward an already bucking bull and make it angry so it runs after them and away from a fallen rider. Very brave men indeed and some real lifesavers in a pinch!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Hi guys. Bronc riding (horses) was born from real working cowboys. One of their jobs was gentling or "breaking" rough stock or green stock (wild horses) The boys got a bit competitive and would make bets on the success or failure of various rides. I personally think bull riding came from some bored (and possibly drunk) cowboys looking for some excitement. LOL. Other things you might see in rodeos are Barrel racing (this is where women still compete) where a rider on a trained horse races against the clock around barrels set up for this purpose. You might also see steer wrestling, calf roping (roping is done as teams also) and sometimes cutting horses as well (where a rider has to cut a particular horse out of a group). The one hand hold is actually one of the most frequent causes of injured riders on bulls. They strap their hands in very tightly to help them stay on, but if they get thrown they often can't get their hand free of the strap and are literally tossed around like a rag doll. That is when you will see one of the rodeo clowns (or bull fighters) jump onto the bull in order to try and free the cowboys hand. It is dangerous and sometimes hard to watch, but it is an incredible thing to watch as well. Stay safe and well.

[@natashka1982]

I hate bronc riding, so many horses get hurt. Terrible

[@thoughtsendprayers9712]

@@natashka1982 what? I grew up around Stock Contractors, Saddle Bronc horses don't get hurt very often at all. It hurts far more riders when they get bucked off

[@VikingGruntpa]

All true by the way about the origins but I still contend it started when one drunk cowboy said "I can ride anything with hair on it!" And another drunk cowboy said "oh yeah ride that bull yonder!"

[@ubermac85]

Bull riding originates from Mexico I believe.

[@marthapackard8649]

@@natashka1982Curious about that. It's not something I've ever heard. Not sure how they would get hurt other than perhaps by falling.

[@longmatey80]

"what makes them so angry? are they just wild?" "Yeah, they must be just wild..." Every southerner in America - "No ma'am, they're not 'just wild'. They have a good reason to be angry."

[@nonyah9042]

Yeah you got that right

[@DayOfRevival]

They definitely have a good reason to be angry

[@unclebubba2347]

Not from the south but same thought process

[@braincell_whatif551]

Not only are they not used to being rode but before they release them they have somebody standing near the shoot, which is what that little box is called, with a cattle prod and they shock them multiple times in the hindquarters to piss them off before they release them.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

There is a tight strap around the flanks and there's a nerve there. It annoys the bull and he's kicking and bucking to throw it off

[@VickieEdmondson]

Those guys are called Bull Fighters. They are their to Protect the Rider and get him loose. They are the Heroes for theses guys.

[@monoceres1]

I live in Prescott, Arizona, Home of the world's oldest rodeo. The bulls are mellow while they wait. Once they are in the chute with the rider, they get energized. One bull, "Locomotive Breath", used to take a lap around the ring after dumping his rider. The bulls learn what to do and they are judged equally to the rider. There is a reason bull riding is called, "The most dangerous 8 seconds in sports". Watch a great ride. It's amazing.

[@qcsweetgirl30]

I live in Houston, Texas and I will tell you that bull riding (or any rodeo sport really) is HUGE in the southern states!! My husband is a retired steer wrestler. Y’all would get a kick out of that!! And for the kids- mutton busting!! Love your videos!!

[@Nicholas-ze5vv]

It's really popular in middle Georgia too.

[@dobiebloke9311]

Carmen - Please correct me when I'm wrong, as it's not a matter of 'when', so much as it is a matter of how often, and how poorly I actually understand 'steer wrasslin'. Standard TL/DR warning, as this goes on for a bit. There are a couple of kids I know, about 15 or so, who want to read this, and I'm sure they will, as I've asked them all questions, of what they know about it. So, to us, this is a sort of 'educational piece', and some of them are quite young, meaning under 5 or so, so I want to keep it very direct, but as well, kid friendly. Just so you know what's going on, in terms of the kids. A lot of what I have to say, is actually directed to them. Again, please fill in the blanks. Most of them know what goes on in a barnyard, or a bedroom, or they will soon find out, even tho most of them don't really understand the inclination, yet. That part is not a big deal, but I try to keep it somewhat polite, even when factual. I hope you understand. Basically, I'm referring to my nieces, nephs, their kids, and the kids of my friends. The whole 's/he' thing, is meant to be gender obtuse, so that the young girls understand that they are included in this as well, even tho it's a male dominated sport. That's not a secret, but they are listening. They all tend to live (if you can call it that - just a joke kids) in Missouri, Kentucky, Texas and the like, so a big shout out to there, thus, the context. By the way, I live in NY (which they'll never forgive me for) but not in the City, as far from it, about 50 miles, which is quite rural, comparatively. It ain't Texas, but it'll do. During these Covid times of lock down and these kids not being able to go to school as normal, mostly for socialization purposes, we've made a game of dissecting a particular yt vlog, or comment, to exasperation. It's not just me, but all the other adults as well, that stir this blackbird pie, just to annoy the children, to keep them distracted from this uncommon situation, as well as occupied, but hopefully, while learning something as well. It can be about anything, a freedom they excel at, but I often draw them into 'Your New Zealand Family', which tends to lead to things that all the age groups can dig. Guess what, today, is your lucky day. I picked the vlog. They all dug it, but in particular, I did not pick out your comment, but rather they did. It seems they want to know all about rodeo, and in particular, steer wrasslin'. Some of them know a bit more than others, as they might be older, or live in Texas, but even they have questions, as much as the younger ones. What follows, is about verbatim, my attempt at telling them all I know about it, which I'm pretty sure, isn't much, but it's a start. Most of it, is in response to the questions they have. I'm kinda hoping (as they are), that you and your husband can fill in the blanks. Here it goes ..., As I recall, which is where the trouble begins, they open a gate, and a steer comes bolting out, and then another gate opens, probably 'timed', and a cowboy on a horse, goes chasing after it. How they get the steer to bolt out of the gate, I don't know. Maybe it's by a polite slap on the bottom, or maybe it's by an electrical tickle to a sensitive area. As I recall, by definition, steer are missing a couple of the serious tickle parts, as best I know, but there is one other I can think of, that if a cattle prod was applied to, could even make myself bolt into the arena (and to the uninitiated, that is basically a football field, minus the grass). So, the cowboy, on his horse, chases after the steer and ropes it, hopefully in one try. Don't try this at home, kids. Just fooling, of course try this at home, as you can probably do it, eventually, if you can throw a baseball. Just know, that the rope they throw, is somehow 'stiffer', than anything you might have handled before. How they make it stiff, I don't know, but I'll bet it involves water and cowhide, just a wild guess. Forget everything that you've ever heard of in regards that 'you can't push a rope', as this one, to a degree, you can push, as it's that stiff. Most of you, unless you are around cowboys, have probably never handled such a rope, so don't be dismayed. Look up 'Will Rogers' on youtube (just assuming he'll be there), as he was a decent comedian, and a vaudeville, circus, rodeo act back in the 1930's or so, who spun such a rope about as well as he spun a yarn (story). Unless you know your history rather well, you probably won't understand the current politics of the time, as he was a bit of a political satirist, but I'll bet he'll leave you laughing, regardless. Back to the steer, the cowboy, his horse and rope, I don't know if the cowboy, from the start, has his rope attached to the 'horn' of his saddle (sometimes known as the nutcracker, ask your parents), or if s/he ties it on the fly, once s/he's roped the steer, but I imagine it is done by either a half hitch, or a rolling hitch (both of which you can look up, and don't forget to study your knots), by which the horse, highly trained, now brings the steer to a halt, as the cowboy leaps off his horse and lands on the neck of the steer, and somehow, wrestles it to the ground. Believe me, other than for leverage (look up Archimedes, an ancient Greek), I have no idea how it's done. Thus the cowboy, takes a supple leather strap that s/he's been holding in the mouth, and ties at least 3 legs of the steer together, with a flying half hitch (it seems to me), and throws up arms, to stop time, meaning the stop watch, which I believe, is how this all is scored. Kids, as you probably know, I never call a line a 'rope' as I'm more a sailor than a cowboy. We don't have 'rope', on a ship. We only have 'line', and when small enough, as when small or less than your pinkie, we call it 'little stuff'. There is no 'rope' on a boat, so don't be deceived, or you'll be laughed off to dock. On the range, it is rope, but on a boat (the very same thing), is called 'line'. Carmen (and husband), I'm probably mixing up two different rodeo events, so please feel free to rip into my feeble understanding, as I would love to learn the truth as well. In particular, I want to know if I'm correct about the the 'flying' half hitch, which to me, means it is done with one hand, and as a sailor, I know how difficult that is to do. Is that a common thing in Rodeo? Most of the kids know what a rolling half hitch is (as that's how you tie up a horse in front of a saloon, at least in the old movies), as it's so basic, but as well, most of them know a true rolling hitch, being much more secure, but they want to know, Are there other knots commonly used with either horses or rodeo things? That's a wide open question, but several times, a 'bow-lin' has been mentioned, and a 'sheepshank' as well. One that intrigues me, and the kids call it by several different names, but most commonly, as a 'carriage knot', which as best I know, is a combination of knots, used to strap down the contents of a carriage, or in their case, a pick up truck. I was once given a present by a friend, who tied up a little box with a fine example of it, but rather than untie it, I just flipped it over, and cut the little stuff, to get to my present. He called it a 'hitchhiker's knot'. I don't even remember what was in the box, but I still have that knot, within arms reach, having yet to figure it out, but I haven't really tried too hard. It's more a matter of how beautiful it is. It is a sort of blend between a sheepshank and a bow-lin, that was infinitely adjustable, as far as the sheepshank would take you, but it was easily loosened, and then again tightened, to secure a hitchhikers luggage, in quick time. My version, took a bit longer to make do. The kids also want to know, how are the cattle and horse treated? What they really mean is, are they a part of a herd? To them, a herd is between 12 and 80, more or less. Do they get any special attention? Does it seem that they like to do what they do? They have more questions, but that's enough for now. This was given to me by a friend, as well a sailor, who was very good at it. He would tie down a truck, carriage or boat, very quickly, and it would look like a piece of art, as if macrame, and it never failed. I've had him teach it to me several times, but to be honest, I can only do a bastardized version. It still works, but it just ain't as pretty.

[@qcsweetgirl30]

@@dobiebloke9311Wow! Thanks for the interest and questions! I will get with my hubs, Todd, tomorrow and answer your questions. Will reply soon!!

[@dobiebloke9311]

@@qcsweetgirl30- Thanks. I'll tell the kids to look out. Believe me, they will be tickled and loaded with even more questions, I'm sure. Usually, for those under 12 or so, pretty much everything they want to say over the net, goes thru an adult, usually their parents, but in a pinch, it appears that I will do. Often, I will just send the quote, as they would want me to, but in this case, there is such a hum of madness about things 'Rodeo', so I've been condensing it, honestly, just to spare you, that of which engulfs me. Most of these kids, but not all, are Southerners, more of less, if you consider anywhere between West Virginia, Texas and Charleston, South Carolina, southern, which I do, so for the most part, they are. But there is a contingent north of NYC as well, as far as to Maine, even a few in Canada, mostly between Montreal and Nova Scotia. As well, we have some kids from the West Coast, basically from San Diego to Vancouver, Canada, with a fairly strong concentration in Eureka, California (most thru family). You know who you are kids, (let me jump the gun, they all say hi). As well, there are kids peppered all throughout the States. Once I start to say such a thing, I feel I must mention all the States, but seriously kids, you and and I know who you are, from the Dakotas to New Mexico. Please include all of yourselves in that. Carmen, as they are paying attention, I've got a bit of a running conversation going on with them. It's not something I normally do, but in this case, I will. Sorry to impose. Here are a few questions, that apparently, I forgot to ask. First of all, what are the main events of a Rodeo? Secondly (and this was a big one), are there really Cowgirls? If so, how so (more or less, I'm guessing). Is a Rodeo only about cattle and horses, or are there pigs, bears and chickens involved (a legitimate question)? Come Monday morning, do the animals involved in a Rodeo just go back to their 'normal' life. Do they live in herds? Are they given special attention? Do their friends ever ask them where they've been all weekend? (thank you, Amanda, from MIssissippi). Are the cowboys treated better than most other cowboys? Where do they live, what do they eat? Do they only work near home? How can I recognize a cowboy, just walking down the street? Do the cowboys, or the animals, eat better than most others? Do they leave the animals out in the rain? Do the cowboys stay with them? Even in the rain? What happens when it snows? Do the cowboys sleep with the cows? (thank you Melissa, from New Hampshire). Do saddles hurt the horses? Why do horses and cows all eat hay? Do cowboys eat hay? (thank you Jordan, from Indiana). Carmen (and Todd), and the list goes on. I think that basically, they just want to know everything you have to tell them. Btw, when I give a shout out to a particular kid, from a particular place, it's only because I know that they are very young, and will get a kick out of it, as their parents read it to them. Otherwise, I wouldn't do so, as the older kids can attest. They know who they are. Funny thing is tho, WVirgina, is just a hop, skip and a jump from New York, but culturally, it is closer to Texas. I sent my younger sister an 'alert' to this reply I sent to you, as the kids were focused on it, so that she knew what I had said, and what's going on, Rodeo. She actually called me on the phone and said, you do realize, it's not just '15' kids, but more like '75', who are involved with this. No, I didn't, I told her. Well, do the math, she said. All these kids have friends, and on this Rodeo thing, there are about that many. Really, I asked, which is a stupid question, as my sister wouldn't lie to me, at least not about such things. Yeah, she confirmed. Do I need to worry, or do anything different? No, she said. Just do as you are doing, but please realize, it isn't just 15 kids. Don't get worried, as that will just mess things up, but it's more like 75 kids OK, I wished her Happy Birthday (just a coincidence), and here we are. I had no idea.

[@ClaireOSullivanAuthor]

and in Oregon - even in one of the bluest states.

[@touchstoneaf]

I haven't watch bullriding since I was a kid, when I grew up in that sort of rural area, so I'm now amazed to see that they get to wear helmets. Back in the day no one would even think of wearing a helmet, they all went out wearing just their hats.

[@fearlesslife21]

Yeah, that was some interesting times there.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

and they pulled those hats so far down on their heads, over the ears at times !They wanted to keep it on.

[@carlajenkins1990]

Not all bulls are alike. At the Twin Falls County Fair and Rodeo, I saw the bullfighters--clowns--favorite bull. He knew his job so well that he gave his best buckin' performance when the chute opened. He dislodged his cowboy in four seconds. But he kept on buckin' until he heard the 8 second horn blow. And he stopped bucking and looked around the arena for the clown holding the gate open. And that bull politely trotted out because he had done his job.

[@pissymema6633]

The money these bulls earn is amazing. They make so much money for their owners, they are treated very very well.

[@NavyCombatCorpsman]

I’m in American living in Texas. This video has changed my life. I was going to go become a bull rider. I think I’ll stay in life insurance. LOL

[@texascu3262]

I've done both. One is hard on the body, the other is hard on the ego.

[@amyg4961]

I’m just sitting here trying to figure out which is which. 🤔

[@lisaray9944]

My ex husband was a bull-rider .... it’s a terrifying feeling watching your man climb up on a bull . He got caught up on night , he ended up loosing half a lung that night . 1 year later he was back riding .... its a hard life being married to a bull-rider hence the Ex now ...... he finally stopped only because he’s arthritis from riding the big beautiful creatures .

[@thegentlemanwiththemustach1087]

God damn

[@cipher88101]

Yeah I once worked with a guy who used to ride them, his knees were shot. Among many other lasting injuries he sustained. Tough guys without a doubt though.

[@jamesmorrison968]

@@cipher88101 not tough guys just dumb af

[@romanbernal9157]

@@jamesmorrison968 tough.

[@brianeleighton]

@@jamesmorrison968 If they did it for free, they would be dumb. These riders are in it for the money, which makes them tough. Bull riders are the highest paid event in the rodeo.

[@ericm2321]

1: You wondered what the first person to try this was thinking... I've always wondered about the SECOND guy... someone watched the first guy get wrecked and said " Let me give it a go"... 2 The helmets were introduced after Tuff Hedeman had to have the bones in his face pinned back together after Bodacious rearranged his features for him.

[@SirFloofy001]

2:53 im sure its been explained. The rope around the bull is pulled tight right before the gate is opened which is uncomfortable for the bull and pisses it off but doesnt really hurt them.

[@gabbytabbert7519]

6:45 When you said these bulls must be treated like athletes, that was spot on! All rodeo livestock are pretty much treated like royalty. They’re incredible performers and some bulls will gain as much fame and infamy as the riders! After their rodeo days are done they get to retire on some awesome ranches.

[@generalkayoss7347]

Yep, get to spend their last years plowing heifers lol

[@johnrobinson4939]

Kinda like the old story of the young bull and the old bull on the hill the young bull says he's running down and mating him a cow the old bull starts walking down knowing he's mating them ALL.

[@brucejohnson411]

Don't they just go out there and make little bulls

[@jrmckim]

Asteroid is still revered as a God in Northern Louisiana. Was Such a gentle bull.. you could go up amd feed him anytime. Sadly he past away last year of old age.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

@@johnrobinson4939 I like the joke about Ferdinand the bull. He sees a young heifer, runs down the hill and jumps the fence in front of her. She says oh, you must be Ferdinand the bull. He says no, just Ferdinand, that fence was a lot higher than I thought.

[@wesleypatterson2989]

Deaths in bull riding were actually pretty common up until 1989 when Lane Frost died at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo. He was both extremely well thought of and was considered the best in the world so this raised many concerns about the safety of the sport.

[@grunt98444]

After that vests and helmets were slowly adopted by the PRCA and the PBR.

[@BrendaJoHoke]

Lane Frost will always be the best Bull Rider ever!

[@theresaschuebel5151]

And Luke Perry did a great job playing Lane in the movie 8 seconds

[@psj9640]

Losing Lane was extremely heartbreaking.

[@dlldll9754]

@@grunt98444 6 years later for vest mandate, helmets only required in you were born after 1994

[@johnmccauley3238]

I rode year and years ago and it’s definitely a fun sport. There are a couple ways to wrap the rope - the most secure is called a Suicide wrap which runs the rope between the ring finger and pinky locking the rope in place. Rosin is also used on the rope and the glove. When it’s heated up it gets sticky. The bulls are some amazing athletes themselves. A flank strap is strapped around the flank - hence - a flank strap. You can see it toward the bulls back legs. The biggest shock I had on my first attempt to ride was just how strong they are. When they jump out of the gate and their chests expand you can feel your hand get real tight from the rope cinching down. I’m now only a few months away from 50 and have a permanently separated left shoulder. The muscle has grown around the original injury but you can still see a noticeable difference between my shoulder and my rotator cuff.

[@puupilo96746]

I live in Las Vegas and we have a rodeo every December that goes for about 10 days. It's huge. People come from all over to participate and to watch.

[@lawdawg02actual]

These were the first words spoken before the first ever bull ride: “Hey, hold my beer and watch this.”

[@cj.t.7321]

👍😖😆😆😆😂😂😅😂😂😂💥✌

[@ladydewynter674]

Yep. Yep. It's the truth. Laughing out loud.

[@baileypaliolonga5620]

Truth!!! 😂😂😂

[@jreyman]

Are you sure it wasn't "hold my whiskey," instead? [jk]

[@baileypaliolonga5620]

@@jreyman No it was definitely beer lol

[@skyking4501]

The entire rodeo sport stems from the old Wild West natural everyday living. Ranch hands had to break wild horses to be used on the ranch and then in 1888 the first rodeo was held in Prescott Arizona. All the ranch hands came together to see who could rope calves, ride Broncos, or dog down a grown steer. Now it is primarily a sport.

[@ladyfreedomrocks]

Hear that Texas? The first rodeo was here in Arizona! Not you, US! Just a little Arizonan pride there.

[@jamesgilbert6023]

2:10 name of the song

[@Darth_Lunas]

Time for this event to go the way of the Dodo bird. It's not a sport.

[@explitivedeleted5569]

I WILL say, broncos are more dangerous in my opinion. The bulls are massive, and impressive to see, but a FULLY mad bronco will jump many times higher, spin MUCH faster and in the odd occasion just BOLT. lol

[@jamesc.little1886]

Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo is my favorite, other than the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, and not to be missed every Fourth of July. I try to make Prescott every year for a wonderful 4th of July.

[@alisonfinley9377]

Our local country/Western Bar has a mechanical bull you can ride. I am sure there are plenty to the south and west. It's a little unusual where I am (northeast USA, state of Connecticut. Just in case you want to try it when you visit. ❤️

[@daweedking1]

5:45 the rope the bullrider uses to grip his hand on loosens when you fall off on one side and tightens if you fall off the other side depending on which direction the knot is tied. That's why you see cowboy's hung up by their hand.

[@jeremiahmiller6431]

The reason you see a lot of hands getting stuck, there are various ways to wrap the bull rope in a rider's hand, and most riders want the wrap as secure as possible to keep from being easily bucked off. Which is great, until you _are_ bucked off but your hand is still as secure as you wrapped it, and it can take a moment to loosen the wrap - while dangling from a ton of angry bull trying to stomp you into mud or throw you clear in the stands.

[@34jupa]

It’s bc of the rosin

[@bradyeggleson4913]

I love that y’all experience all of this stuff with your kids.

[@charleskester]

I would like to add , I have watched your channel and really enjoyed it,👍 thank you

[@ronharwood5944]

The strap that goes around the bull's groin is what makes the bull buck. After the rider is off, the people on the ground try to unlatch that rear strap. Once that strap falls off, and the rider is completely off, the bull stops bucking and then starts chasing the people on the ground with the intention of goring them.

[@janetcrawford5291]

I love the question “Is he asleep?” Hahaha, NOPE he’s KNOCKED OUT COLD! My brother did this sport for a lot of years. It’s crazy!

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Ya, lol, "I've just been mauled by a bull, think I'll take a little a nap"

[@wfly81]

Pretty sure they realize that.

[@robbiebaker2412]

I had a friend that used to do this. He had a bad experience like the ones in the video. When it was over, he had a cracked sternum, 6 broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken arm, and a concussion. He survived, and as soon as he was healed up and able, he was right back to riding bulls again.

[@lm464326]

Just to note, the PBR and PRCA are multi million dollar associations in the USA. The bulls themselves can sell for millions. In the industry being "stuck" is called getting "hung up". The rope has a "handle" braided into it, but the tail of the rope is wrapped around the hand after it's pulled tight around the bull. The tension of the rope is what causes hang ups sometimes because it can roll into something like half hitch knot around the hand.

[@lsubandtrumpet2014]

You guys make my day!

[@raylaynaalexander316]

The bulls are gentle I used to ride some. It's actually the flank rope, when you tie a rope to a horse or bull flank it's like a tickle spot the tighter the rope the ranker your bull tends to be. 🙂

[@rodneychandler5387]

love you folks! after watching the story of the American flag I really enjoy your pods. This vet has a lot of respect for you. Thank you.

[@austincullum4813]

My cousin rode bulls for more than a decade. He used to tell me getting on the back of a bull is riding the fine line between crazy and brave.

[@serhighley4791]

The rodeo is an amazing event. It’s like getting the whole county together and having a week long barbecue

[@texangirl1158]

I personally love bull riding and remember being a little girl and watching them with my dad. We still love going to the rodeo from time to time! Many Cowboys have died from doing what they love...being a Cowboy 🤠...can’t wait to see more videos! ❤️ from Texas

[@nemo227]

Cowboys/girls often work hard for long hours. Even in modern times there's such a lot of work to do on a ranch or farm.

[@fearlesslife21]

Same here!

[@jam3sbarry198]

My dad was a Professional bull rider !! He was pro before the protective vests and helmets were around too... Always was scary watching him as a kid, but also AMAZING seeing him being victorious !!

[@billallen4793]

Your dad and I probably rode around the same time! I quit around 94-95ish....from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe

[@jam3sbarry198]

@@billallen4793 that's cool !! I miss going to the rodeos, it's been over 20 years since I've even been to one ! My dad retired from bull riding in the late 80s, he rode in rodeos since he was in high school in the late 60s, but it was cool. He rode bulls, rode bareback, and saddle bronc... and he competed in roping if he had the time, but I turned out completely the opposite lol... I grew up around horses and learned how to rope and stuff but I got into Skateboarding and surfing which was the exact opposite of what he was doing lol !! The rodeo is a Fun place for everyone though!! For sure !!

[@jam3sbarry198]

He's from central Florida... but rode in rodeos all over the country... mostly the south though... Im not sure if he ever got up to Wyoming, but it wouldn't surprise me !! Him and his buddies would pile in a truck with the horse trailer and have soo many people riding, there'd be people riding in the horse trailer sleeping on the 5th wheel and everything !! They were wild

[@billallen4793]

@@jam3sbarry198 we had a 62 or 63 Chevy box van, tiny little van. But it had a built small block from somebody's uncle's race car. But the best feature was a kegerator!! Ask around if you DON'T kno what this is...and anything over 120mph it was terrifying! LOL same thing about too many people and communal gas fund's...good memories..LMAO...

[@melissapeters2834]

I am American, and bull-riding is the only sport I really watch. Love Bull-riding!

[@texadian3392]

I had a very close family friend who was a semi-pro bull rider from Oklahoma and even though he never had a serious riding accident/injury during his semi-pro career, he could barely walk anymore by the age of 50ish - just from the insane high-impact trauma. His back/spinal cord, neck, hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, and wrists were all just destroyed. It was sad. He told me that he did it for the glory and the girls, when he was young, but that he regretted ever getting into it as soon as his career was over.

[@valerielansford565]

There's an old joke in rodeo... Q: How do you become a bull rider? A: Put a handful of marbles in your mouth. Everytime you get thrown off, spit out a marble. When you've lost all your marbles THEN YOU'RE A BULL RIDER! 😉

[@yournewzealandfamily]

🤣

[@ChrisOhge]

And if you swallow even one marble you become a rodeo clown...

[@DarianCaplinger]

The music in the video is American Bluegrass. It's one of my favorite genres.

[@user-kw2pr7qj3r]

July 4 1869 is the earliest record. Love all of your reactions to the American Rodeo

[@mcknightgaming1754]

Lane Frost was the best bullrider to ever grace the sport. Tragically he lost his life doing what he loved bullriding. a great story your family should get into

[@wilc.2095]

I almost died when she said “bull cow.” 😂😂😂 The bull is the male and the cow is the female. A bull cow is probably a science experiment. 😂

[@alfredmartinez6166]

Maybe the bull identifies as a cow? 😂

[@rogerhannigan7331]

Are maybe it's woke.just sayin.

[@jackmehoff6881]

A Bull- Cow is just one of many genders, don’t assume and check your pronouns plz. Boy, I’m just so offended, the nerve of some people, next time just ask the bull or cow or bull-cow or was it cow-bull? Oh, I give up but you know what I mean , right! 🤔🐮🐄❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@wilc.2095]

@@alfredmartinez6166 Good point! 😂

[@wilc.2095]

@@jackmehoff6881 😂😂😂💀

[@robertlossman6171]

What a great looking family. Love your reactions

[@WyattRyeSway]

It started as machismo. I ride bulls in the National High School Rodeo Association. Our bulls are smaller, the sharp tip removed from the horns, we must wear crush vests and helmets. It is an adrenaline high. The crowds are awesome. Rodeo clowns are given much respect. MUCH! Rodeo is very popular in some areas but not in others. I have been to all southwest states, plains states, some Midwest and southern states but I won’t ever be going to New York, Vermont, Massachusetts. You draw the bull you will ride before you start. Some bulls make you nervous. Some really don’t. I had my shoulder stepped on once and needed surgery. Not my dominate shoulder though. Bulls have a flank strap that assists with the bucking. I’m so glad you watched this.

[@fazerugsucks8654]

The bulls name with the hat and face guard is bodacious