YETI Presents: 8 More Seconds

With 45 years on the back of a bucking bull, Texas rodeo cowboy Robert Mims might be the oldest professional bull rider to still nod his head. In a career that's seen good rides and bad, his love of bull riding has never faded.
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Director: Bradley Beesley
Producers: Juanita Butler and Brittany Reeber
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Camera: Ryan Orenstein, Taylor Washington, Josh Verduzco
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In this YETI Presents video, step into the boots of veteran rodeo bull rider Rober Mims for a taste of Texas Rodeo Bull Riding.

[@marioq3792]

“I know the day is gonna come when I can’t ride anymore, I’m just glad it’s not today” gave me chills

[@dannyphelps9009]

We in the south call this a American Badass you are a badass

[@charleskennedy296]

Man Mr. Robert I hope your out there somewhere still enjoying your life cowboy. Your a living legend my friend!

[@erikbrown252]

Guys like him are what make this country what it is

[@johnhfischeriii]

"I didn't grow up" - Robert Mims; I love his mentality. He really does have the heart of a champion.

[@chuckmayes234]

This is a man's man for sure !!!! Hang in there Robert you are the man !!!!!

[@joleigh9412]

Love him!! Robert has been a long time family friend and he's exactly like they portray him in this AWSOME video!!

[@bambam9375]

JoJo Wyatt wow this is great feedback

[@manuel.corralpalacios6444]

that's one guy I wish I could live my life like. much respect robert

[@kodicook3102]

That's a man I will always look up to!!! Keep hustling Robert Mims! Ride to be 90!!!

[@pacovl46]

He’s 22 years past retirement and still riding! That’s insane! Well, he does what he loves! 🙂

[@ejcahill418]

much respect... my last ride was La Grange Ca. Rodeo right before i went in the Army... now that Im retired I've been contemplating getting back on... this man is an inspiration and now I'm seriously considering it!

[@Wacbot]

me too, after almost 24 years.

[@johndavis4082]

You're lying heart woke up you never lost it. Get some training I mean do some PT do some swim and get loose. And handle the business. There's a bunch of cool Schools they're not that expensive.

[@vaquero7072]

That man truly loves what he does what a great guy . A lot of respect to this man he's doing something most guys half his age couldn't do.

[@PSHAW2009]

Wow! I rode with Robert back in the mid to late '90's! I'm 48 now and couldn't imagine getting on today. Robert was tough as nails back then and it doesn't seem like thats changed 20+ years later.

[@FedFire8404]

That´s the cowboy spirit.

[@redshaftedflicker]

I hope all of us have a Robert Mims in our lives. Mine is my great friend Randy. Originally from Texas, two strokes later, 72 years of age and full of life, he's a breath of fresh air every time I'm around him. He's one of the most down to earth, kindest people that I have ever met.

[@jeroldw4188]

I tip my hat to you sir! Amazing, toughest sport

[@mrknuckles5269]

This dude is THE MAN

[@roymoreno7864]

One cool dude got to give it up for him. Keep those happy days coming

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

RESPECT!!! I've always loved the Rodeo scene. Because of stories like these! 8 more Seconds, Robert Mims!!!

[@marioreynoso6450]

What a badass

[@thewheelman]

My favorite video! Robert is the man!

[@chiaradamore-klaiman8692]

This guy is incredible!

[@samlenthall5803]

He seems to me like the kinda guy that would be cool to hang out with

[@fike301]

Real people...gotta love it

[@95alehouse]

Absolute Monster! I wanna be like this guy.

[@jesusnavarro4885]

Long live cowboys. Robert Mims i tip my hat off to you sir. Respect.

[@dannycurry7422]

Much respect for that man

[@codymcgonagill5392]

52.... That Feller is tougher than woodpecker lips!

[@thenavidadnative9065]

How can I give this a million likes?

[@Bama-xt8ei]

A legend!

[@argerinejordan4703]

I love cowboys. Seems like a real nice guy😎😎❤❤

[@JL-xn3zy]

Now that's a tough man!!! 👍💪

[@lamont61975]

My family. Haven't seen him since I was a kid but definitely remember him.

[@22vigil37]

That's a bull rider!

[@adammartinez4207]

Favorite part was when he said a lot of guys got kids and family no choice but to grow up, i didn't have to.

[@tuckerwoodring3006]

me and Harold Miller ride bareback horses professionally together, he's taught me everything 60 years old, still riding like us youngins

[@nmelkhunter1]

He really is as tough as an old boot and has more grit than 80 grit sand paper.

[@janbrigman3619]

Great story!

[@TrxpyFn]

Thank you for opening the doors for us: from Cy Cole, Mini Bull Rider Top 10 World Champion

[@pedroherrera6796]

Wow what a legend

[@sjensen630]

Keep goin, Robert 🤠👍🏻

[@cwby1978]

I been on six this month at 41 great seeing this

[@VisualAFMedia]

Legendary

[@devinwerf1189]

52 is like 150 in bull riding years 😂

[@nmelkhunter1]

Best comment I’ve read in a very long time! 👍🤠

[@standingbeark2290]

The overall story of the black cowboy has infinitely many chapters and is truly fascinating. It's an example of how racism , lies, and indoctrination can totally hide sooo many great accomplishments.

[@sunlightfilms5222]

great great great..

[@kempthompson5109]

That's old school Texas,Dont make them like that any more,

[@rickenterkin4720]

Keep on riding cowboy

[@jakestewart7367]

These ads are badass.

[@1richiebo]

great video

[@Spearfisher1970]

subscribed

[@blackeye5075]

Wow!

[@MaximGhost]

Like a boss

[@gregsingletary816]

yea it takes a real stud of cowboy to ride at 52

[@alvindueck8227]

I don't hit that thumbs up button much, seems like I couldn't hot this one hard enough.

[@jesusalvarez210kinglove8]

respect for you bull rider I stay here in San Antonio Texas and I'm trying to learn how to bull ride to I know the consequence and you can get her in any second but that's the thing that is life you can enjoy it and at the same time it will hurt you it will put you down but it's up to you to get back up

[@leonardoarriaga8525]

Cowboy Up Frends

[@Unattacked]

True American badass

[@GJ_Kennel]

well..like my father said- Bullriding is like a vehicle. doesn't matter on your age. it matters how much miles you have on yourself. All the years of bumps and bruises your body wears down. so if you grew up riding sheep to bull riding.. by age 30. your taped up on your legs, your arms, and everywhere else. So if you start bull riding at 30.. and in physical shape. you can ride to your 60. it's possible.

[@GJ_Kennel]

leslieriveraxx I didn't say you can't. I'm just saying it's a matter on how your body can take a beaten. It's a matter how many times you get on. Not by age 7 to 60. My father was 58 and showing me how to ride when I took Bullriding seriously when I was 23. But he didn't compete.

[@dannyphelps9009]

A Country Boy Can Survive

[@Yesica1993]

For the life of me, I can't see what people find enjoyable about this. Looks terrifying and very painful to me. But hey, more power to him! I wonder, though, what happens to those men when they forced to retire due to age/injury? It must be so hard for them. What do they do with themselves After, when this has been their life for so long?

[@treetophighberockin4904]

You never met a cowboy have you.Your either a cowboy or your not.It is a different attitude and take on life. You just make out like always it’s the cowboy way.

[@pitgroove.37_66]

Some of the riders do still involve themselves with the sport of bull riding, like putting on events or working behind the scenes with some famous shows, but they're just retired from actually riding bulls. What's actually enjoyable about bull riding is the adrenaline rush; you will never find an activity that gives you a higher rush of adrenaline than riding an 1800 lb bovine athlete. Being a rodeo athlete is also a great way to create jobs and make a living, and matter of fact, a lot of that athletes today competing in rodeos are doing it to escape poverty because of a difficult childhood.

[@nancywood9531]

Do you watch " Mountain Men " on TV? Tom Oar ...the short white bearded mountain Man in the gorgeous log cabin home he built himself tree by tree...with his wife Nancy some 45 plus years ago and has lived in Montana Yak Valley hunting . Trapping. Making hand made Indian items from skins. Bows. Arrows. Knives. Etc......WAS A BRONC RIDER IN COWBOY RODEO HALL OF FAME. His body suffered pain. Stiffness. Bad joints. Arthritis for years...he finally couldn't do it any more and moved to Florida in his very senior years...where their kids are. It really takes a toll on a body. My son rode rodeo broncs and bulls...now at 53 he has had 3 back surgeries. Bad knee surgery and very painful facing a total fusion of spine. It interferes with his profession the last 25 years. It messes a body up as does football. But he loved it. Addictive adrenaline cowboy thing... 🤕

[@shinseisan6639]

he reminds me of Bill Picket

[@marioescamilla2347]

👍🏼

[@charlesbyrd1815]

Bad Ass

[@Heavenlydreamer]

[@davidzetazetacinematicsele848]

....👏👏👏👏👏👏👏....

[@ericstewart1770]

thanks robert mims. i am going to learn the national anthem so i can audition for the rodeo. i want to jump a motorcycle off the tallest and fastest ramp with a parachute and wing suit with the biggest air bag to land on. best wishes . hope to meet your family. eric stewart american trucker monroe city in.

[@siranton14]

0:56 honestly thought he died

[@yushewalterribera4114]

Así se ase

[@corb.6837]

alright now

[@robshane6634]

Everyone knows black don't crack... great story

[@dannyphelps9009]

How is life going scarecrow

[@antonioalmanzar5019]

That look easy

[@cooperkline5218]

Black don’t crack

[@Hey_its_Koda]

That man is awesome.