America's cowboy kids | Unreported World

America's Cowboy Kids: Bull Riding is described as the most dangerous organised sport in the world, but it’s one of the fastest growing sport in the US and a multimillion dollar business. Bulls are selectively being bred to be bigger and more aggressive than ever before.
Shaunagh Connaire went to meet the young cowboys, some starting at just six years old, in April 2015.
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This episode first aired on 3/4/2015.

[@bigboredthing]

The one thing that struck me about this is how polite and grounded the kids are. Like Lance saving for college and never forgetting his manners. Whether you agree with the sport or not, these are some well-raised kids.

[@Impetuss]

Yup, everyones like yes sir yes mam. not very common anymore

[@JesseePDX]

this is why I stopped to comment

[@khethymadondo]

I saw that too, so awesome

[@dellingson4833]

Henrik well yes it is in parts of the mid and upper midwest.

[@mcmsscience]

bigboredthing we

[@john8606]

I've been to the USA last summer and watching this video makes me miss it so much. I wanna go back soon, i fell in love with the country and the people there. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@mackenziekarsonovich1073]

John Greetings from the USA! I’m glad you had such a good time! Our country has its problems, but most of us are just trying to get by.

[@SABRINA.ARMY.BTS.]

I lived in the USA for 18 month in 2008-2009 and I miss it as well ! I would have been in the USA in April this year but then Corona happened! I hope for you that you’ll be able to go back someday! Greetings from Germany

[@nj472]

Same here, did a roundtrip of the west and the landscaping is amazing! It was a dream coming true. We were going to be back in june unfortunatly.. hopefully next year, who knows. Also greetings from the Netherlands.

[@marshmallow7640]

Saying hello from America ❤ hope you are able to come back soon!

[@Nthegr-sc1it]

It’s amazing the manners these kids have

[@olvera6710]

That’s what happens when parents give their kids time.

[@brysonmosher2022]

That’s what cowboy kids have been trained to do

[@Stark_dan97]

Agreed kids in Lansing MI have zero manners their getting baseballs ⚾️ left and right not one thank you!

[@kentuckyoutdoorassasians7431]

Notice how all the kids are respectful

[@theconservativesandwhich6568]

For such a young kid he's got great manners

[@christopherxavier4952]

Good job reporting ethically guys. You guys are a rare gem in a highly biased and partisan industry.

[@lolplatforms4126]

So polite kids! Some parents do a great job

[@adriennefoster7775]

He kept telling her yes sir.😂😂

[@JoeMama-xu8sb]

Adrienne Foster ma’am*

[@marshmallow7640]

@@JoeMama-xu8sb the little boy kept saying sir though and not ma'am

[@rodeocontentmedia4327]

Usually rodeo videos are annoying to me as a bull rider but this one was good on so many aspects. I love them talking about the breeding program and how insane it is.

[@jhalaniaweau]

We’ve gotta keep our eyes on the look out in a couple of years where we see lance on PBR, he’ll have so much supporters.

[@josephlara8717]

It's funny you say that because he is 18 now and just got his membership and rides for the PBR now.

[@406bullrider5]

One of the problems is the big bulls for the little or beginning generation. When you get into pro events you live to get on the best buckers. I started at the age of 15 on mini bulls, got on about 9 of those and jumped head first into the big ones. 4 years later riding in some smaller pro events I love getting getting on bulls that buck, cuz if you stay on you pick up a big check, if you buck off it makes for a cool story

[@Vlog_and_Talk]

"Don't cry in the arena...." OMG! But, I understand these people. This is their culture. I would certainly never let my 7 year old or my 12 year old do something so dangerous, but then this isn't my culture. The Dad is a bit intense but the Lara family seem like a close family, doing something together that they all love.

[@rodeoislife64]

jeninthecity ohh my god

[@katieseeley52]

It's not about a culture it's about the adrenaline rush these kids make far better young men then city men I know for my self 2 time champion team roper

[@mermason2746]

jeninthecity I'm a cawboy and those are not bulls but steers

[@changingleads4017]

jeninthecity his isn’t culture, this is something people choose to do. No matter what culture you can do it.

[@jakehope6728]

I remember once I had my head stepped on riding steer when i was a youngin and my dad told me i had 15 minutes to cry in the truck and if he comes out in 15 and im still crying we are goin home. I balled my eyes out but when it hit 15 i was walkin back to the buckin chutes. Its a way of life and you gotta want it to live it. Now im 18 buckin bulls in the CWRA

[@lestermckee6272]

you don't let your kids drive a car at 16 without teaching them how to do it.....when you grow up in a family that rides you know what your doing at 10 or 12......whats hurts is worry wort individuals that have no idea about the lifestyle.

[@alex5308]

I feel like that's a pattern nowadays, people unrelated to the issue chiming in as if their opinion stems from experience.

[@1967lathrop]

Yes sir. I am a city kid I guess. I wanted to live on a fame so we moved to Nebraska from Colorado so I could work in dairy and pig farms and various farms. I quickly learned how hard it was. I can’t believe the work ethic the kids have. Vary nice and grounded people. It was worth it .

[@Deontjie]

My kid did enduro when he was only seven. But there was no injuries. Not for him or one of the other 45 riders. Powerful unpredictable animals are dangerous. I wonder how many kids grew up with back problems.

[@danielm7585]

1 in 15 chance of being hurt? I'd gladly take those odds rather than grow up in Chicago.

[@lichen6962]

True

[@michaeldengg]

1 in 15 chance in every game.

[@bradleysmith9431]

@Not Suspicious Human which is very odd for a city that has banned guns, it's almost like criminals don't care about following the laws. 🤔

[@CXTex.-clan]

Fax

[@GoodfellasNYC]

Lmao

[@josephwinkler4863]

There’s people on planet earth cowboys and cowgirls Like a boxer doesn’t box to hurt people he boxes to win You ride bulls to be the best at riding bulls Try not to think about getting hurt

[@Turrzan]

What about the bulls? Damn humans only think about themselves

[@nicholasracca8430]

Look im about to be in the pbr in one year im telling you no bull is hurt or any thing the spurs dont hurt them but you really do have to drive for this sport and i really like doing this sport

[@rodeoislife64]

I honestly just enjoy seeing all these haters that don’t know rodeo

[@waylonheiss4363]

Rodeo is life lol same

[@kaleyaddison7355]

Rodeo is life Me tooooooooooooooooooo. I ride horses 🐎 and used to live by cows 🐄 they were loud tho

[@ggalaxywolf3272]

Rodeo is life yee brother 🤠

[@rametom1487]

fucking idiot s

[@cjfishing1712]

Rodeo is life Ik with u

[@milkymays6860]

Lance is so humble

[@robertmoore1123]

Some of these kids will be pro caliber by highschool. Every highschool needs to have a rodeo team

[@st3alyourb1tch69]

I wish my school did but we only had 2 riders me and my buddy

[@claremchugh5005]

Courage IS just as important , maybe more so, than caution . To fear is reasonable , to overcome fear is character building and laudable .

[@simplefamilylifeohara5318]

I am Canadian but i would think about moving to America if i found the right man! All my life I have been memorized at watching bull riding, I love everything about it,the riders,there manners,there faith and just everything. My dream would be to meet a cowboy and get married and be the best supportive,loving wife and even if he has a kid(s) that would be a bonus.! GOD BLESS❤

[@ashtonsiemens2592]

Cindy Ohara-Benoit actually we have rodeos up here to

[@ethanhopper6846]

Ashton Siemens they ain’t like the ones in America ol son 😂🤙🏼

[@deandrabegay3791]

Cindy Ohara-Benoit thanks

[@bvbArmyforever2013]

If you still want that, move to Tyler texas. It’s close to Fort Worth enough where the heart of bull riding is and some of the most polite kids I have met. And very religious.

[@KB-sv7fm]

Do you love the cruel way they treat Bulls (ex. Electric Prods) ?

[@kylie5916]

I live in the town of the biggest outdoor rodeo! Daddy of em’ all! I grew up on bull riding and the kids that ride are so well rounded and they have great manners!!

[@moneytttt1140]

I respect and admire this cultural am addicted to watching these people dont ever change

[@fireplow]

Awesome story telling! Thanks for unbiased reporting. Bull riding kept me out of trouble (for the most part) for 12 years. Greatest sport.

[@lil_weasel219]

abusing animals is not a sport

[@yorumsfield556]

Rodeo is a great sport! One of the best.

[@tjwilsonoutdoors417]

I ride Jr. Bulls I've been stepped on but it's fun riding bull's

[@savannahcole5184]

My mom has her bull riding hat signed by Cody Custer tuff hedimend and j b mauney

[@blakefortnite2155]

I got my hat signed by Blake collins th 15 year old pro bull rider

[@wescollins2981]

Jb is one tough s.o.b

[@cooperjonesoutdoors3521]

One of my biggest regrets is not being introduced to rodeo until now. I’m 17 so it’s basically too late to start. My message to anyone who wants to start bull riding and other rodeo events, DO IT NOW! I regret not doing it.

[@salvatore1380]

It's not to late, Jose Vitor Leme started at 18.. just go ahead and try

[@Cjsobey]

@@Elnarco7458 it’s never to late. I know so many guys who start at 25-30. I knew a few older guys at 53 starting. Its all in your mind. If you love the sport you do it

[@Cjsobey]

@@Elnarco7458 ya definitely start on them beginner bulls. Gotta get them old fart bulls that will do little hops. And it’s okay to be scared. Just never let go till your head hits the dirt

[@Cjsobey]

@@Elnarco7458 ya haha my first time my face landed straight in the dirt. Couldn’t see where I was running😂

[@pitgroove.37_66]

It wouldn't necessarily be too late if you have local rodeos that do open entries in their bull riding

[@dannybahee2540]

Absolutely cool video thank you for showing what bull riding life is really like, good luck to all young bull riders, same advice "keep ur hand shut, n mind in the middle "

[@Zumbagirl517]

The little 7 year old was adorable! Cute & shy. I feel her. Having some interviewer who’s a stranger & in my face would make me uncomfortable!!!

[@manniely648]

It's good to teach your kids to be around live stocks. So they don't do stupid thing's and hang around down the street and start doing drugs. I 100% like the video. I agree how these 2 parents raise there kid's. Thanks for posting and sharing...😉👌👍

[@avangarcia2742]

Lance Larra v.s pacus Tatum

[@emil.2019]

Some people in the comment section don’t know how to have fun

[@desjardiniii5795]

This is the point in par when you get known. Most kids will choose the smallest calf or something. When I was this age I was riding the biggest 2 ton buckaroo in the herd.

[@philmortlock259]

This world is too soft, these parent rock🤘

[@lindseyvarner6731]

Now hey

[@ninabaltazar1204]

This kids have manners, amazing to see the love for bull riding this kids are amazing 🥲

[@stanhirt]

I watch bullriding sometimes,and i must say I sort of like it.On the other hand I must say these kids are too young for this.But I agree with that trainer,if he´s got rides that are not so wild,it can be fun way to learn it.Every sport can be made safe if managed by proper people.Lots of love for Texas and it´s people from Czech republic!!!

[@moonrunrs]

I respect these families and their culture of doing this. While other families let their kids run around, get into trouble, do drugs etc., these people are involved in a group activity which to me seems to be filled with discipline and respect.

[@rexrobards1]

Cody Custer..class act Christian Cowboy. Great man.

[@ayaka.2152]

Thumbnail reminded me of Wallmart yodel kid so I clicked on it.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

No one ever forced me to rodeo as a kid and when I decided to focus on calf roping and steer wrestling and stop any bull or bronc riding no one said a negative word.

[@Luuvers]

4:54 Im in the background with the orange shirt eating! Ew I'm ugly xD and Vickey is mah grandmother.

[@alelol6307]

You ain't wrong homeboy 💀😩

[@DeepNuts]

Lmao he said I didn’t cry in the arena I cried in the back

[@TheRouschmustang]

Cowboys and cow girls are the example of how the world should be. Great manners

[@TheRouschmustang]

@@fern-liberationlakdnd poor animals these animals are better off than most people in this world. So don’t give me poor animals.

[@TheRouschmustang]

@@fern-liberationlakdnd dude u are so uneducated in the rodeo business.

[@pitgroove.37_66]

@@TheRouschmustang I really enjoy the cowboy lifestyle as well man!

[@markruby3916]

If more of America was like these families, how great would America be… the are so polite and respectful

[@jakeneal7355]

I used to want to do this then I discovered racing when I was 6. Well knew about it but didn’t want to do it till I found out they went 200 mph and then I raced go-karts when I was about 8 and I fell in love with it.

[@bradleysmith9431]

Yooo same thing here, my dad bought me a go kart and we would go every weekend to race.. dirt tracks here, asphalt is used to get to the track 😆

[@Zumbagirl517]

I can’t help but laugh at the fact the kids ride sheep! The sheep run funny!

[@darrelsteinberg8002]

I'm 13 so I'm starting young but I'm gonna be bull riding next weekend

[@Mike_Oxhuge]

Now go to Chicago and see how dangerous that environment is for kids

[@PamelaMpishi]

They have great manners

[@boldrich7225]

great program, keep it up

[@javiaguinagafn6185]

Who watches The PBR, My favorite Bull rider is JB Mauney

[@lauryn4134]

Love JB mauney he is awesome

[@gabytos7639]

Kaique pacheco #1🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@sissyrayself7508]

These children are enjoying life.

[@Ctd33]

The first arena looks like the highschool arena up in saginaw, pretty nice place and is mainly used for highschool rodeo

[@TheTempah12]

5:33 so no one told homie in the back all that before he signed up? Caine the way he looking 👀😂

[@huonjohnson2651]

Good on em this kids ride better then half the adults round

[@noahcallahan8540]

I'm going to be a buckin bull rider

[@evangelinetheofanidou8128]

Hey just an idea ... why don’t they make weight categories for bulls ? Let’s say for a 15 killo boy a 50k calf ... or you know something that’s safe to ride . Then the same goes for adults. Just as it is in restyling.

[@deandrabegay3791]

To support them with a wanted for my wedding and all that and I really love to ride horses with my kids....🥳😜🙏🏻🤩🖤

[@brettwithem1222]

It’s crazy I ride bulls with lance lol

[@masone7293]

good to see an old culture survive. Also looks good to see some real polite , educated, tough kids. All those parents that complain have there kids playing video games Biggest injury they will get is carpal tunnel. This is the old west way., not my cup of tea. But tough ass kids!

[@moonrunrs]

Absolutely. Good story and interesting to see this subculture.

[@frickingfish2619]

Much respect ✊

[@cameronthompson-southard5938]

I'm a Cali boy and when I was little I was a star in muttin bustin. Then when I got older my common sense kicked in and my brain was like, "have you lost your mind"?!

[@coltoncarpenter5921]

I love bull riding but damn that kid is lucky by the time I was his age I fractured my arm 3 times in a year

[@trentgreener5248]

mum get the camera!! LOL

[@danielmeans4954]

“Life is on the wire, the rest is just waiting”

[@ryandowns8055]

I can’t wait to hop on a bull again and I’m 14

[@leticiavargas8774]

I give the girl some spotlight she almost stayed on all 8 seconds

[@sarahnichols6445]

Denny is going to be there in a great way and say that Dave will make a szz

[@howtopissoffacommentsectio3934]

"the bone on this side of the wrist, and the bone on this side of the wrist" I'm just there like: "Ulna and Radius lady" I don't know about you guys, but my school did physical education, theory, and practical.

[@CJMyup]

hallie c for real 😂😂😂

[@lil_weasel219]

therse are conservative folk whose biology education is nonexistent

[@trooperdev8836]

Yes, Ma'am.

[@cankabayel]

Everything is dangerous in this world.

[@TeaCup1940]

The boy on the bull is not another animal like the reporter said. He is a human created by God.

[@misplacedhillbilly7594]

Amen👍

[@raulzamora2832]

YES CHILDREN. KID . CAWBOY WORLD BEAUTIFUL RIDERS BENDICIONES👍🙈🇺🇸😎

[@malachimassey6660]

5:16 watch that kids eyes he's thinking "What did I sign up for?" XDXDXD

[@deandrabegay3791]

Who’s going pick me up the party

[@chadmouton7575]

I hate haters of bull ridin if u ding lik it go on

[@adriennefoster7775]

Yes

[@justinjanecka3203]

I always wished I could have done bullriding. It's a true man's sport.

[@pitgroove.37_66]

It's never too late to start or try it out

[@edwarddeleon7781]

Jb always makes riding look easy

[@fillxxp]

50?

[@goingfreenow3297]

oh my goodness.

[@christiangerhardt2408]

Look at the UK coming to save the US children.....People should have autonomy and do what they want. these kids are not doing drugs they are not harming any other people. There is a certain toughness bread into these kids that has been long forgotten in this modern SJW world.

[@lil_weasel219]

doing drugs is for the most part safer than this, even w all nonharmful and harmful drugs lumped together. And parents shouldnt have the autonomy to maim or kill their kids like this. Nor should you have the autonomy to abuse the animals. You sound like an utter boomer "bread into"

[@yorumsfield556]

@@lil_weasel219 Perhaps you should lay off the crack pipe!

[@gretchenandhorses4447]

thank you for a great story!

[@allenbragg7920]

Courage over caution? Is that actually bad? This is courage in an environment where everyone shares in the danger in somewhat controlled conditions. Courage outside, without the backup, while showing off is being stupid and hoping for the best. Should either be illegal?

[@justinwilliams4597]

Anyone no the brand of his hat?

[@hannahkoch2468]

They are in forth with Texas I am pretty sure

[@s.c.pfoundation3559]

partner i'm proud of that kid

[@tyler2141]

R.i.p long John

[@x2hurricane813]

Where lilhankwilliams tho

[@zJanky]

The first time I jumped on a steer I was 12 and chose to ride the rankest one and I got flung and broke my thumb, wrist and arm

[@deethomas9762]

First time i got on a steer i was 8

[@xelzevach9292]

Well its risky but if its something they love to do it, thell be happy and successful.

[@frickingfish2619]

Xel Zevach much respect ✊

[@marcial7044]

Funny how ppl think that their parents force them to ride but it’s just a thing for bull riders to want to beet the time and the bull if they choose to ride

[@waylonmorris5872]

I’m only 13 and I’m riding bulls, not steers or mini bulls, full grown bulls

[@emmabila3480]

my back hurts just watching this

[@claudiaclaudia936]

Las Vegas Southpoint

[@gabbyc9532]

that dangerous watch out kids !!

[@tuliplouart]

I have to wonder if those young, young kids actually enjoy this. I used to ride horses when I was little and I began to not like it because I felt like I was being forced to do it. I'm riding again today, but it's because I WANT to.

[@hounddog2952]

I'd rather see these kids forced to ride bulls and sheep then be left alone on a dam cell phone / tablet nonstop .

[@salvatore1380]

I started riding cattle when I was 8 years old and I did it because I wanted it, my parent's never forced me to do i

[@NoName-uf7cn]

It’s a sport and lifestyle, you don’t like it? Deal with it

[@TheKnoxvicious]

14:55 Wow, that kid is a damn boss

[@penrithpanthers1470]

Lance lara is unpredictable

[@LDT751]

God bless everyone

[@kasonsharber9831]

What gets me is how the rodeo medics can keep them alive but when they go to a hospital they can’t keep him alive

[@robotinik0]

me when bon bon from sister location gets hurt:UR DED FUNTIME FREDDY