Bull Riding

Nunez · 01-22-2008, 11:08 PM

So ive been really interested in riding bulls and was wondering if anyone on here had bulls or knew someone who could get me on one and see if I get addicted

Cohodependent · 01-23-2008, 03:29 AM

Way back in my younger days I had the same desire. I had done the Broncs, even did the wild horse race. Then I decided I wanted to try the bulls.

Well, I have to say that I did try it once. I then had an epiphony. I realized that the horse really just wanted you off his back. The bulls, I realized, just wanted you off his back, so he can kill you.

I never tried it again. Decided to stick with the horses and jumping out of air planes in order to get my adrenaline rushes.

Good luck!

PapaHog · 01-23-2008, 03:53 AM

As a kid going to county rodeos I was a Bull Rider. It was fun and I never got hurt but was never any good.

Texascat · 01-23-2008, 04:51 AM

I don't know of anybody up there, a friend of mine has amature ranked bulls down here in SE Texas that get ridden. I wouldn't get into it if you have a job, wife and kids. It can put you down for a long time. If you can't stand it and you need to try, you should probably get away from the west side of the state and look more towards central, or eastern Oregon.

better to stick with fishing and hunting!!!!!!

jvp · 01-23-2008, 05:44 AM

there used to be a bull riding school out of Eugene but that was 20-30 years ago and i believe it was the Richardson stock company. If you aren't just hyped from watching it on tv look for a bull riding school and learn it right. All i can tell you broken ribs, knocked out cold, torn groin, sprained wrist, etc etc. I wasn't good either. injuries and DEATH occur. TC is right it is not for the family man and you can ask my ex-wives about that.

PIR8 Hook · 01-23-2008, 05:48 AM

Quote from a movie: 1).fill your mouth with marbles.
2). spit out one marble every time you get on a bull
3). whne you have lost all your marbles...you're a bull rider!

TheTexan · 01-23-2008, 06:14 AM

Call around to some of the livestock places and ask about green bulls. Most of the time they'll let you buck 2 or 3 in a day, that should get you your fill. In my younger days we would ride 10 bulls 2-3 days/week for practice and then hit the weekend rides. It seems I could always make enough prize money to cover entry fees and fuel, but seldom any extra.

Jaws · 01-23-2008, 06:23 AM

Head out to the East end of Mollala. There's a guy who owns a cattle ranch that knows a thing or two about Bull riding!

RODACTION · 01-23-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

Head out to the East end of Mollala. There's a guy who owns a cattle ranch that knows a thing or two about Bull riding!

Yes he does

straightshooter · 01-23-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nunez

So ive been really interested in riding bulls and was wondering if anyone on here had bulls or knew someone who could get me on one and see if I get addicted

ARE YOU NUTS??????????????????????????

fishkisser · 01-23-2008, 07:23 AM

Rode in high school and after serving in the Air force tried the semi pro circuit ...After one real bad ride , I thought to myself in the hospital bed ... Do you think it would be fun to go through life as a cripple ?

Don't take this lightly , you can get messed up pretty good when you know what your doing ...

I don't want to sound mean but you pretty much sound like a greenhorn to Me ...

Texascat · 01-23-2008, 07:40 AM

"live fast".........., "die young".............., "bull rider"......

you gotta feel the way he's movin, you gotta watch his head!!

Jaws · 01-23-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nunez

was wondering if anyone on here had bulls

Man, Don't know why You don't have at least 50 responses by now with all the bull around here!

wannacatchem · 01-23-2008, 08:56 AM

I did rodeo in high school. Bareback and saddle bronc. Watched a couple friends get stomped pretty good by bulls Thought to myself...."self, you ain't that stupid!" I wrecked my body doing other stupid things, motorcycles, skiing, football.

I'm now in my 50's with 70 year old knees and a 80 year old back. I'd do it all over again, too. Still wouldn't ride a bull........

Grantspastor · 01-23-2008, 10:37 AM

A kid in my Church broke his neck riding (or should I say "failing to ride?") a bull. Fortunately he was not paralyzed...but came close. I grew up on a cattle ranch. I knew I was not cut out to be a bull rider, when my friends and I couldn't even stay on top of a steer.

Woodguy · 01-23-2008, 12:14 PM

I rode bulls in high school and my late teens. Mostly just did high school events and some jackpot stuff. Don't let these other guys kid you. My traveling partner rode bareback and after several years, his shoulder would pop out of the socket every time that he sneezed. I rode bareback once and realized that horses jump much higher than bulls...that's why I only did it once.

If you want really get into it, go to a school. Many of the stock contractors for the local rodeos have schools and also practice facilities at their disposal. I used to practice at a guy's ranch down in Sunny Valley, and I think that he only charged $10.00 per head.

If you love adrenaline and pain, don't have a family, and don't mind having to return bottles and cans to pay for gas, bull riding just might be the sport for you.

Rod Holder · 01-23-2008, 05:32 PM

been there, done that...as mentioned, find a school to get your start....I'd recomend this one- http://www.afgs.com/

jmg · 01-23-2008, 06:48 PM

A buddy of mine has a couple of bulls that he is going to start bucking this spring...send me PM if you'd like.

Crappie Chaser · 01-23-2008, 09:50 PM

If you really have to try it (and I understand if you do) follow Woodguy's advice and go to a school. Learning the right way may keep you out of some wrecks. Just remember, if you get on enough bulls you are going to get hurt. It's not a matter of when, it's a matter of how bad. When it goes right it's the biggest high in the world but when it goes bad it can be a nightmare. Even when you cover one you still have to get off and if you happen to fall close to the bull and those hind hooves come slamming down.....

suckerfish · 01-23-2008, 11:22 PM

I once knew a guy that had the same desire. He tried it for the first time. The next thing he was learning was pushing a wheel chair with his chin.

suckerfish

danger · 01-24-2008, 07:48 AM

Never thought sports that all started with "betcha chew can that you can't"...were reallly that smart.

It is the ultimate in macho, but have you seen Tiger Woods' wife. Bet he never ends up in the ER with a hoof print on his face.

fishboys · 01-24-2008, 10:16 AM

I have met a few of the top bull riders and there wife's and girlfriends sure don't look like chopped liver to me. Even that guy from Molalla who might know a thing or two about bull riding