Songs to look for. Hooked on an 8 Second Ride, Bareback Jack, and He Rides the Wild Horses are all specifically about rodeo life and what Chris experienced while a rodeo cowboy.
Your Texas flag is hanging backward. The red side needs to be on the right. Fun fact the Texas flag is the only state flag you can fly at an equal height to the American flag.
I don't get why some of you people on RUclips make these comments for the uploader in someone else's comment thread. I'm guessing they're comments made from the older generation that don't fully understand how the comment section works. Lol
Bull riding undoubtedly evolved from bronc busting. Bronc busters are the cowboys who tame wild horses to be saddled and ridden -- an important job on a cattle ranch. That must be a rough & tough job, and would naturally lead to competition for bragging rights as the roughest & toughest rider of them all. It's not hard to imagine the first bronc buster who bragged that he could not only ride the wildest horse on the ranch, but also the meanest bull in the pasture!
“Bronc busting” is Hollywood nonsense. If you break a horse like that it will never be worth a crap. That’s not how they “break” horses! They slowly get the horse used to having stuff on its back starting with a blanket first.
FYI Marie, there was a video on France 24 today about keeping French language and culture alive in Louisiana and an exchange program between France and Louisiana.
If you want to see a rodeo, there's a big one that's held in Cheyenne, Wyoming known as the Cheyenne Frontier Days. Texas (of course), Houston in particular is good place to go too. The one in Houston is known as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
There's a leather strap around the bull, just in front of the back legs. When the gate opens, a cowboy on top of the fence, takes the strap and pulls it tight around the bull. Now, imagine where the strap is - in reference to the bull. It makes him very mad, so he will "buck".
Indeed, and bulls are judged as well as the riders as was noted. Breeders that produce lines of exceptionally talented animals make the best money. The bulls are also not all just plain crazy. Some are crazy like a fox. One - that you saw early on - named Little Yellow Jacket - was a star performer and not actually vicious. Staying on him was a supreme challenge because of his smarts but once a rider was bucked off the bullfighters didn't have to rush in as he wouldn't follow-up and try to gore the rider. It was like, OK, jobs done, back to the chute and get this dumb rope off me.
Yep there are whole ranches that do nothing but breed Rodeo stock, I grew up near the Christianson Brothers Ranch who at one time were the largest rodeo stock providers in the US, family was in the Rodeo Hal of Fame.
12-30-22. Just seeing this. I've watched several of these bullring videos. You are the first I've ever seen that bothered to make an effort to understand the rules and such.
There was a bull named Oscar back in the 70s that in his first five years bucked off over 100 riders. In 1975 a rider named Johnny Davis was the first man to ride Oscar for the entire time limit which is 8 seconds. Johnny Davis went to the same school as I did in the small town of Adrian, Oregon. Hugs from Idaho!
"It all started with horses...?" Nope. It all started with some cowboys drinking beer and one of them says to the other... "I bet you can't ride that monster." To which the other cowboy answers in the traditional manner... "hold my beer and watch this."
It started back in the 1800's when cowboys would talk among themselves about bad horses, good dogs, people good (or bad) with a gun. Anyway they would get together and ride rough horses (barely trained), it was just a step away from riding bulls. It's a huge adrenaline rush, attracts women, and offers money.
I tried it once when I was 22 years old... ONCE! I was sore the next couple of days like I had been in a major automobile accident, or beat up by a gang of thugs with baseball bats and metal pipes. 8 seconds? Not hardly, the about 6.5 seconds I lasted seemed like 20 minutes at the time. My buddy, who was a PBR member, filmed it so I got to see it, and I "slapped" that dang bull like 2 seconds in and a total of 8 times. It is a lot harder than it looks. I knocked that experience off my bucket list, and decided that would be my one and only time. I did help him break a few horses, but their bucking didn't hurt near as bad as that roughly 1800 pound bull he put me on. NEVER AGAIN! I'll jump out of planes and dive off of bridges into rivers again no problem, but no more bull riding for me.
@@desmondcantwell480 Actually the bull he was riding that day was named Takin of Business according to several sources on Google. But Bodacious is ranked as one of the very most dangerous bulls in history.
@@chrismorin1318 You are correct, for some reason I mistook Lane for Tuff Hedeman. It has been over 15 years now so my head is fuzzy. I was still barely in the amateur ranks and those cats were my heroes, I had a suicidal streak and used alcohol and great risks hoping that that would do the job.
Yes! Cheyenne's Frontier Days Celebration is *great!* I was there back in '06 for it; _so many_ fun things to see (& do!) ... bring a little extra money 'cause you're *sure* to see things you'll want to buy! They have a everything! A big rodeo, various bazaars where there's lots of hand-made stuff to buy (mostly leather, but other materials too, like wood-carvings and paintings), various shows put on for the public (for free!) I *guarantee* you'll make memories that'll last for life!
Are there any places in your area that has a mechanical bull -you may have seen one in movies. If you try to ride one, don't try wearing your hat. I like the fact that you do some background research before you watch. Well done as usual!
Something that you said at the beginning of video isn't entirely correct. The word "Rodeo" refers to the entire show whereas "Bull Riding" is one of the events within the rodeo. There are two other events involving riding bucking horses-"Saddle Bronc Riding", "Bareback Bronc Riding" ("bronc" or "bronco" is another name for the horse). Other events in a Rodeo are "tie-down roping", "team roping", "steer wrestling" and "barrel racing".
Hi Miss Frenchie, I'm from the states, and the way the hats stay on the cowboy' s heads is staples. They staple those dag gum hats right to their noggins. I mean getting bucked off a bull is one thing. But losing yer hat. Nope.. Cowboy sin numero uno!!!
First guy, Brian Herman is from right here in Victoria, Texas! My Mom was born in Nantes in 1940, the family came to the United States (Beaumont, TX) in 1948. I still have family in St. Nazaire and Montpellier.
You should watch the E60 bushwacker, he is the the most rank bull ever to buck!!!!! He was only ridden twice in his career and the ride that JB Mauney rode on him is the best that I have ever seen!!!!
I once made the mistake of rubbing the top of the head of a bull I once had. He made a slight shake of his head, no more than the kind of shrug he might make if he were trying to encourage a fly to get off his neck. The flat part of one of his horns made contact with my forearm, and my whole forearm turned black. The low energy, relatively slow movement of my bull was nothing comparable at all to the kind of hyper aggressive, angry efforts to dislodge the bull riders the bulls selected for their violent qualities that are used in bull riding sports. But I sustained significant bruising when my bull had no intention of hitting me. It is hard to imagine that these bull riders complete even one ride without being covered with bruises. If any part of a man's body is banged into by the head or hooves of a bull in motion, it would be a miracle if there are no bones broken. And if a bull's hoof comes down on top of any part of a man, it will crush wherever it lands.
My cousin (on my father's side) was a bull rider for a while in the mid 80's. He loved all the dangerous sports. The rider Cooper Davis is from the neighboring town to mine. He might even be a distant cousin on the other side of the family.
Big rodeo events are a lot of fun. There's lots of stuff for everyone to do, like at a carnival. Bull riding is considered the big event of a rodeo and usually comes at the end of the night. Here's some other competitions you can see at an authentic rodeo: - Bronc Riding: Riding bucking horses, similar to bull riding. - Barrel Racing: Competitors ride a horse around a series of barrels and return to the gate as fast as possible. - Steer Wrestling: Competitors (on horseback) chase a runaway steer, jump from their horse while in motion, and wrestle it to the ground and hold it there. - Roping: Competitors (on horseback) chase a young cow and fling a rope around its head or a leg, then must dismount and turn it over on the ground and tie up three of its legs in the shortest time possible.
Yes do the video on JB he is One of the best. I've been around this sport and even since I was 5 years old I've heard of only 15 people dyeing from Bull riding. I got on my first bull at 7 years old and my last one at the old age of 42. I made a living from it as a pro for 10 years and it will always be my first love. Every rider will always be my brother or sister as yes women do ride including my oldest daughter who rode for 7 years before she got hurt really bad and decided to stop. I saw what many believe is the greatest of all time die in the arena shortly after I rode in Cheyenne at what Cowboys call the grandad of all rodeo's. The sport has changed a lot since 1989 but what hasn't. Enjoy your journey into the sport millions love but only a few attempt.
Great video. I love watching bull riding. You should definitely do one on JB Mooney but I think you should watch some other bull riding videos first. He is one of the best of all time.
I've seen pro bull riders break ribs or a hand and still be back on the bull the next week. These guys are as tough as any man can be. Just being a pro bull rider for one season gets you much respect. Even if you're not a star, you are still revered with due respect.
Howdy, Marie. Was watching your video about bull riding. The best way to learn more about rodeo, especially bull riding, is to watch the National Finals Rodeo on RUclips. It has been taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1985. I think you will enjoy. God Bless. Bill
My friend n I use to do the rodeo tour on east coast, he once drew a bull called Air Jordan which was a related to bodacious family line.. he got stomped by him in 3 secs.Love your reactions to!! Rules have it you have to use one hand and the other has to be loose, if u touch bull with the loose hand its a disqualified ride.. @FrenchTastic
The bulls are athletes in their own right, with followings as large as most of the cowboys. In Southern France, all aspects of Rodeo, including bull riding, are becoming more popular every year. Some of the toughest cowboys in the PRC are French.
I knew an old bull rider when l was a kid, he had broken either leg 3 or 4 times, he broke his hip and back once. He broke either collar bone 3 times and either arm more times than he could count. Oh, and he broke every rib at least once. One of sweetest ol man you' would ever meet but tough, pared down to nothing but leather and barbwire.
Hi Marie. Bull riding is not separate from rodeo. It is an event at rodeos. Much like running races and pole vault are events at a track meet. 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 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. Looking forward to seeing what you investigate next. Stay safe and well.
Marie...bull riding is an event in a typical rodeo. Must rodeos have several type of events Bull riding, bareback riding, saddle riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and team roping.
Playing Ken's theme song from street fighter in the second bull riding video lol btw I think they wear a small rope or thin strap to keep the cowboy hat on.
Using just one hand on the bull came from the fact they use the other hand for balance. You can see they have a technique to it. The arm goes back and forth as the bull bucks. That shows the rider is under control. Touching the bull indicates the rider has lost control, therefore that ride is disqualified. I haven't watched bull riding in many years. I used to love watching as a kid.
I firmly believe everyone should listen to five finger death punch at least once. I suggest either wrong side of heaven or gone away. Ngl the official videos made me cry a little. Amazing songs
I rode bulls in highschool. I wasn't very good, but it was so much fun. And the hat stays on because it is very tightt. The bulls are bred to be like that. And they are VERY valuable.
You asked where they find these bulls. There are a number of stock breeders that breed bulls just for rodeo. They are bread for strength, size, ability to buck high, spin fast, and change direction. There's a lot more to it but that's the basics.
I use to watch rodeo stuff on t.v. with my dad. I haven't thought about the bull Bodacious in YEARS! He was a super popular bull... I think cowboys that drew him to ride, didn't know if they where lucky or unlucky...lol.
One thing I've discovered about bull riding is that it's really hard to do it without a bull. "Bull-less" bullriding never really caught on, at least in my area. We usually just refer to it as "jumping around", which is okay but not all that competitive or fun to watch.
There's apparently a rodeo in Saint-Agrève (in Ardèche) every August called Equiblues, if you want to see rodeo without having to leave France. Having seen bull riding on a video is no comparison to seeing it up close and personal -- the bulls are absolutely massive, and it's amazing how long 8 seconds can be.
Notice the cinch rope on their flanks as they come out of the chute, that is tightened on release, which makes the bull buck very hard. The same with bucking bronco horses. They may buck without the strap, but the strap is positioned to cause pressure on the rear leg tendons enhancing their reaction.
There is Youth Rodeo which I saw last year. They had kids as young as three competing. I was anxious to watch but a baby bull is led around for them. It progresses from there as they grow. By the time they reach high school they are seriously competing on full size bulls for world ranking/ Youth competitor. I wish I had tried barrel racing as a Youth but I'll stick with trail riding now🐴.
Growing up in the country we had a few of these every year. My dad rode bulls and broncos when I was little and I rode sheep. I was like 4-6 years old. When I got older I rode bulls and broncos. Made 8 seconds on my second bull and never did it again. I broke my nose on that ride. Had I been a smaller guy I would have probably cracked my skull and been dead instantly.
The narrator refers to the the bull riding rope as the flank strap. The flank strap is the rope that is looped under the rear belly of the bull(not tied to the scrotum or penis whatsoever) and cinched lightly to help encourage the bucking a little bit
Being able to ride with one hand is very important for cowboys, since you need a free hand to throw a rope around the horns or legs of cattle. That, I suspect, is the root of riding with one hand for competition. It also does aid in keeping balanced on an animal that is moving unpredictably.
Check out bronc busting, bulldogging, roping, and barrel racing. All great events in a rodeo. Also, the song "Everything That Glitters is not Gold" by Dan Seals. It's a song about an aging rodeo cowboy who is raising his daughter on his own and singing about his ex wife. Sad song, but beautiful to listen to.
Most of the big professional riders tend to be in the rodeo from a very young age. Starting from mutton busting, steers/geldings, to Broncos/Bull riding. Very few riders retire without some kind of disability due to the rough treatment they take during rides. Most common is broken backs, then torn ligaments on the arms and legs. Both broncs and bulls have taken their share of lives as well. I'm sure you could easily find some pretty famous examples on RUclips.
Sometimes the kids start riding sheep or pigs and it grows from there. Not meaning to be critical your hat is on backwards. the flatter part of the brim goes in the back. Have fun learning new things, I enjoy experiencing it with you.
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Standard bull riding gear is all four limb pads with joints to move, chest and back protection that has flexible armor panels which protect against the horns and the hooves, a mouth guard, and a helmet with or without cage or shield depending on the rider, the hat is glued onto the helmet so it doesn’t move or without depending on rider. The shoes are standard steel toe types. This set is fast becoming standard in the sport in the wake of several high profile injuries. It gives maximum flexibility but also gives good protection and without a change in weight.
A French RUclipsr watching a Brit video about American bull riding. Very International!
Songs to look for.
Hooked on an 8 Second Ride, Bareback Jack, and He Rides the Wild Horses are all specifically about rodeo life and what Chris experienced while a rodeo cowboy.
Your Texas flag is hanging backward. The red side needs to be on the right. Fun fact the Texas flag is the only state flag you can fly at an equal height to the American flag.
I don't get why some of you people on RUclips make these comments for the uploader in someone else's comment thread.
I'm guessing they're comments made from the older generation that don't fully understand how the comment section works. Lol
@@elderblackdragon Johnny Cash even had a song called "Bull Rider"
Yes that's strange people read other people's comments about other comments wait I'm confused how do I get back to what I was reading HELP I'M
I love how on bodacious her reaction was "it's over already". That's usual for bodacious, he needs his own video
Bodacious is the only bull I know with his own song.
@@andrewhill2614 Also "Red Rock" by Smokin Armadilos {from the movie 8 Seconds}
Yeah i wanted to ride bulls when i was a kid but bodacious cured that
Bull riding undoubtedly evolved from bronc busting. Bronc busters are the cowboys who tame wild horses to be saddled and ridden -- an important job on a cattle ranch. That must be a rough & tough job, and would naturally lead to competition for bragging rights as the roughest & toughest rider of them all. It's not hard to imagine the first bronc buster who bragged that he could not only ride the wildest horse on the ranch, but also the meanest bull in the pasture!
“Bronc busting” is Hollywood nonsense. If you break a horse like that it will never be worth a crap. That’s not how they “break” horses! They slowly get the horse used to having stuff on its back starting with a blanket first.
Broncos busting isn't a Hollywood myth it's a real thing then and now, what your talking about is gentleing a horse two different styles
Bull riding is an event at the rodeo. A rodeo has many events such as bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping and of course bull riding.
And don't forget mutton busting!
FYI Marie, there was a video on France 24 today about keeping French language and culture alive in Louisiana and an exchange program between France and Louisiana.
The "most dangerous 8 seconds in professional sports" is the full quote - and it absolutely is.
If you want to see a rodeo, there's a big one that's held in Cheyenne, Wyoming known as the Cheyenne Frontier Days. Texas (of course), Houston in particular is good place to go too. The one in Houston is known as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, WY each year is another pretty good showing.
They don't just find them; bulls are specially bred for the sport.
There's a leather strap around the bull, just in front of the back legs. When the gate opens, a cowboy on top of the fence, takes the strap and pulls it tight around the bull. Now, imagine where the strap is - in reference to the bull. It makes him very mad, so he will "buck".
@@texan2u the flank strap goes around their flank, not any other organs. I'm not sure where this misguided belief came from...
Indeed, and bulls are judged as well as the riders as was noted. Breeders that produce lines of exceptionally talented animals make the best money. The bulls are also not all just plain crazy. Some are crazy like a fox. One - that you saw early on - named Little Yellow Jacket - was a star performer and not actually vicious. Staying on him was a supreme challenge because of his smarts but once a rider was bucked off the bullfighters didn't have to rush in as he wouldn't follow-up and try to gore the rider. It was like, OK, jobs done, back to the chute and get this dumb rope off me.
@@thoughtsendprayers9712 vegans. And city dwellers. They're idiots.
Yep there are whole ranches that do nothing but breed Rodeo stock, I grew up near the Christianson Brothers Ranch who at one time were the largest rodeo stock providers in the US, family was in the Rodeo Hal of Fame.
12-30-22. Just seeing this. I've watched several of these bullring videos. You are the first I've ever seen that bothered to make an effort to understand the rules and such.
Lesser le bon tonneau rouler....from Louisiana USA 🇺🇸
There was a bull named Oscar back in the 70s that in his first five years bucked off over 100 riders. In 1975 a rider named Johnny Davis was the first man to ride Oscar for the entire time limit which is 8 seconds. Johnny Davis went to the same school as I did in the small town of Adrian, Oregon. Hugs from Idaho!
Sounds similar to the story of Lane Frost conquering Red Rock
"It all started with horses...?"
Nope. It all started with some cowboys drinking beer and one of them says to the other...
"I bet you can't ride that monster."
To which the other cowboy answers in the traditional manner...
"hold my beer and watch this."
I'll bet you're not so far off.
It started back in the 1800's when cowboys would talk among themselves about bad horses, good dogs, people good (or bad) with a gun. Anyway they would get together and ride rough horses (barely trained), it was just a step away from riding bulls. It's a huge adrenaline rush, attracts women, and offers money.
I tried it once when I was 22 years old... ONCE! I was sore the next couple of days like I had been in a major automobile accident, or beat up by a gang of thugs with baseball bats and metal pipes. 8 seconds? Not hardly, the about 6.5 seconds I lasted seemed like 20 minutes at the time. My buddy, who was a PBR member, filmed it so I got to see it, and I "slapped" that dang bull like 2 seconds in and a total of 8 times. It is a lot harder than it looks. I knocked that experience off my bucket list, and decided that would be my one and only time. I did help him break a few horses, but their bucking didn't hurt near as bad as that roughly 1800 pound bull he put me on.
NEVER AGAIN!
I'll jump out of planes and dive off of bridges into rivers again no problem, but no more bull riding for me.
Man, that's awesome.
Try looking into the section of the rodeo sport called Barrel Racing
There are (several?) movies about this sport. I really enjoyed "WALK. RIDE. RODEO.", the story of Amberley Snyder.
Cheyenne Frontier Days are awesome. Pancake Breakfast in the middle of town a must.
Look up Mutton Busting on RUclips. This is where kids start learning about the sport. Girls and Boys will ride. Good stuff.
Yup, kids ages 4 to 7 and under 60 pounds train on sheep.
Ages 7 to 14, they can ride steers (castrated cattle). Over 14, real bulls.
Been a while since I've stopped by. Seen Bull Riding live multiple times. It can be brutal but entertaining all at once.
Thank you for this reaction, its a really nice way to learn about the American culture of bull riding and rodeo.
There is a movie called "Eight Seconds" about Lane Frost. He was a multi time world champion, that got killed by a bull. Maybe you could check it out.
Starred Luke Perry.
Lane was killed trying to ride Bodacious for a second time on July 30,1989 and was the reason for the Primus song Bodacious.
@@desmondcantwell480 That’s false Taking care of business is the bull that killed Lane Frost
Bodacious was famous for smashing faces like Tuff’s...
@@desmondcantwell480 Actually the bull he was riding that day was named Takin of Business according to several sources on Google. But Bodacious is ranked as one of the very most dangerous bulls in history.
@@chrismorin1318 You are correct, for some reason I mistook Lane for Tuff Hedeman. It has been over 15 years now so my head is fuzzy. I was still barely in the amateur ranks and those cats were my heroes, I had a suicidal streak and used alcohol and great risks hoping that that would do the job.
Yes! Cheyenne's Frontier Days Celebration is *great!* I was there back in '06 for it; _so many_ fun things to see (& do!) ... bring a little extra money 'cause you're *sure* to see things you'll want to buy!
They have a everything! A big rodeo, various bazaars where there's lots of hand-made stuff to buy (mostly leather, but other materials too, like wood-carvings and paintings), various shows put on for the public (for free!)
I *guarantee* you'll make memories that'll last for life!
Hell yeah! Check out 'mutton bustin'!
I came to the comments to say this if nobody else had yet.
My uncle competed in the 1970s. Crazy sport, no question.
Are there any places in your area that has a mechanical bull -you may have seen one in movies. If you try to ride one, don't try wearing your hat. I like the fact that you do some background research before you watch. Well done as usual!
Something that you said at the beginning of video isn't entirely correct. The word "Rodeo" refers to the entire show whereas "Bull Riding" is one of the events within the rodeo. There are two other events involving riding bucking horses-"Saddle Bronc Riding", "Bareback Bronc Riding" ("bronc" or "bronco" is another name for the horse). Other events in a Rodeo are "tie-down roping", "team roping", "steer wrestling" and "barrel racing".
Thank you 😌
Don't forget Gronk riding. Oh wait... that's football.
You mean cowboy poker isn’t a real event?? Or the wild horse race? Or wild cow milking
@@FrenchTastic I'm pissed they left off Bushwacker. In my opinion the Greatest PBR Bucking Bull.
WILD COW MILKIN!
Hi Miss Frenchie, I'm from the states, and the way the hats stay on the cowboy' s heads is staples. They staple those dag gum hats right to their noggins. I mean getting bucked off a bull is one thing. But losing yer hat. Nope.. Cowboy sin numero uno!!!
My wife got me into this sort of stuff...just spectating, not much participation.
Love the hat, by the way.
Love this is actually a reaction to Bull Riding the sport and not just "Worst Bull Wrecks"
Love seeing someone seeing what I love enjoy it for the first time
HI YA MISS MARIE🤗
Yup.. We American's
Are crazy.🤣
Great reaction..👍👍
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I hope someday you get to see bull riding live. It is so much more exciting in real life. Stay well and enjoy life.
Are the bulls kept safe?
@@taoist32 These bulls are worth a fortune and treated like royalty.
thanks for reacting to my side of the fence. i hope you have a chance to see it real time here in Texas. a little tame but a good instructional video
There is a French Cowboy who now lives in Texas but I have forgotten his name . I am sorry. You are a joy to watch
First guy, Brian Herman is from right here in Victoria, Texas! My Mom was born in Nantes in 1940, the family came to the United States (Beaumont, TX) in 1948. I still have family in St. Nazaire and Montpellier.
I think it’s so cool you have a Texas flag, my home state and the Arizona flag, the state I live in now.
Great video 👍 love your accent and the Arizona state flag have a wonderful day and hello from Arizona 😎☀️
Great as always. I like it when you do these type of videos. 😃🐂
Best wishes
Always love seeing your reactions Marie. Thank you for sharing. Prends soin de toi s'il te plaît 🙏
You should watch the E60 bushwacker, he is the the most rank bull ever to buck!!!!! He was only ridden twice in his career and the ride that JB Mauney rode on him is the best that I have ever seen!!!!
I once made the mistake of rubbing the top of the head of a bull I once had. He made a slight shake of his head, no more than the kind of shrug he might make if he were trying to encourage a fly to get off his neck. The flat part of one of his horns made contact with my forearm, and my whole forearm turned black. The low energy, relatively slow movement of my bull was nothing comparable at all to the kind of hyper aggressive, angry efforts to dislodge the bull riders the bulls selected for their violent qualities that are used in bull riding sports. But I sustained significant bruising when my bull had no intention of hitting me. It is hard to imagine that these bull riders complete even one ride without being covered with bruises. If any part of a man's body is banged into by the head or hooves of a bull in motion, it would be a miracle if there are no bones broken. And if a bull's hoof comes down on top of any part of a man, it will crush wherever it lands.
My cousin (on my father's side) was a bull rider for a while in the mid 80's. He loved all the dangerous sports.
The rider Cooper Davis is from the neighboring town to mine. He might even be a distant cousin on the other side of the family.
Sending the French chick right to Bull riding? Man, you guys were out to give her a huge culture shock.
Big rodeo events are a lot of fun. There's lots of stuff for everyone to do, like at a carnival. Bull riding is considered the big event of a rodeo and usually comes at the end of the night. Here's some other competitions you can see at an authentic rodeo:
- Bronc Riding: Riding bucking horses, similar to bull riding.
- Barrel Racing: Competitors ride a horse around a series of barrels and return to the gate as fast as possible.
- Steer Wrestling: Competitors (on horseback) chase a runaway steer, jump from their horse while in motion, and wrestle it to the ground and hold it there.
- Roping: Competitors (on horseback) chase a young cow and fling a rope around its head or a leg, then must dismount and turn it over on the ground and tie up three of its legs in the shortest time possible.
Love your reactions
Yes do the video on JB he is One of the best. I've been around this sport and even since I was 5 years old I've heard of only 15 people dyeing from Bull riding. I got on my first bull at 7 years old and my last one at the old age of 42. I made a living from it as a pro for 10 years and it will always be my first love. Every rider will always be my brother or sister as yes women do ride including my oldest daughter who rode for 7 years before she got hurt really bad and decided to stop. I saw what many believe is the greatest of all time die in the arena shortly after I rode in Cheyenne at what Cowboys call the grandad of all rodeo's. The sport has changed a lot since 1989 but what hasn't. Enjoy your journey into the sport millions love but only a few attempt.
Vice News' piece on J.B. Mauney is another good entry point. If you want a sappy movie recommendation I would offer "The Longest Ride."
I grew up in Ellensburg Wa. Great lil rodeo...smallest rodeo on the pro circut. You could NOT pay me enough to do this. These guys are crazy
FrenchTastic: always enjoy your videos/'reactions'. Keep 'em coming.
Great video. I love watching bull riding. You should definitely do one on JB Mooney but I think you should watch some other bull riding videos first. He is one of the best of all time.
I've seen pro bull riders break ribs or a hand and still be back on the bull the next week. These guys are as tough as any man can be. Just being a pro bull rider for one season gets you much respect. Even if you're not a star, you are still revered with due respect.
Howdy, Marie.
Was watching your video about bull riding. The best way to learn more about rodeo, especially bull riding, is to watch the National Finals Rodeo on RUclips. It has been taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1985. I think you will enjoy.
God Bless.
Bill
My friend n I use to do the rodeo tour on east coast, he once drew a bull called Air Jordan which was a related to bodacious family line.. he got stomped by him in 3 secs.Love your reactions to!! Rules have it you have to use one hand and the other has to be loose, if u touch bull with the loose hand its a disqualified ride.. @FrenchTastic
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Luv ya, from Sabine Pass, Texas
you should check out all rodeo events bronco busting, calf roping, women's barrel racing, the mutton bustin!
Nice cowboy hat.
Rodeo Clowns used to actually dress up as clowns, including makeup and clothing and wigs. They are what I remember going to rodeos as a child. 🤡
And they had the dangerous job of distracting the bull after the rider was thrown so he could get away.
Same here, and I'm someone who was born in the 90's.
Rodeo clowns and bull fighters still dress up like that nowadays
@@porflepopnecker4376 the scariest job in rodeo.
I saw a bull fighter competition in Wolf Point in 95 I think.
So cool to watch this after watching your experience in the us now this is awesome
The bulls are athletes in their own right, with followings as large as most of the cowboys. In Southern France, all aspects of Rodeo, including bull riding, are becoming more popular every year. Some of the toughest cowboys in the PRC are French.
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Yes watch JB Mauney! Also I believe the word you were looking for is “thrilling”
You look good with your cowgirl hat on, Marie!!!
I knew an old bull rider when l was a kid, he had broken either leg 3 or 4 times, he broke his hip and back once. He broke either collar bone 3 times and either arm more times than he could count. Oh, and he broke every rib at least once. One of sweetest ol man you' would ever meet but tough, pared down to nothing but leather and barbwire.
Hi Marie. Bull riding is not separate from rodeo. It is an event at rodeos. Much like running races and pole vault are events at a track meet. 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 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. Looking forward to seeing what you investigate next. Stay safe and well.
Marie...bull riding is an event in a typical rodeo. Must rodeos have several type of events Bull riding, bareback riding, saddle riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and team roping.
Playing Ken's theme song from street fighter in the second bull riding video lol btw I think they wear a small rope or thin strap to keep the cowboy hat on.
Using just one hand on the bull came from the fact they use the other hand for balance. You can see they have a technique to it. The arm goes back and forth as the bull bucks. That shows the rider is under control. Touching the bull indicates the rider has lost control, therefore that ride is disqualified. I haven't watched bull riding in many years. I used to love watching as a kid.
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Marie,
You look good on that cowboy hat!
Ah dang I was hoping for hockey 🏒. Bull riding is crazy wild for a short period of time.
I rode bulls in highschool. I wasn't very good, but it was so much fun. And the hat stays on because it is very tightt. The bulls are bred to be like that. And they are VERY valuable.
Free Arm helps to keep the balance ..
Bull riding starts in high school in a lot of places. In Texas you can find a rodeo within 100 miles on almost every weekend from April to October.
Bullriding is without a doubt a risky sport. And that’s no bull!!! 🤓🤛👍
You asked where they find these bulls. There are a number of stock breeders that breed bulls just for rodeo. They are bread for strength, size, ability to buck high, spin fast, and change direction. There's a lot more to it but that's the basics.
And they cost Major Bucks!! They're treated well! Very Well!!
I use to watch rodeo stuff on t.v. with my dad. I haven't thought about the bull Bodacious in YEARS!
He was a super popular bull... I think cowboys that drew him to ride, didn't know if they where lucky or unlucky...lol.
One thing I've discovered about bull riding is that it's really hard to do it without a bull. "Bull-less" bullriding never really caught on, at least in my area. We usually just refer to it as "jumping around", which is okay but not all that competitive or fun to watch.
There's apparently a rodeo in Saint-Agrève (in Ardèche) every August called Equiblues, if you want to see rodeo without having to leave France. Having seen bull riding on a video is no comparison to seeing it up close and personal -- the bulls are absolutely massive, and it's amazing how long 8 seconds can be.
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Yes they are crazy...mad respect...I wouldn't do it....
You get it. It’s crazy, that why people like it. For the rider, there is the Adrenalin Rush and if you win, there is the prize money.
Notice the cinch rope on their flanks as they come out of the chute, that is tightened on release, which makes the bull buck very hard. The same with bucking bronco horses. They may buck without the strap, but the strap is positioned to cause pressure on the rear leg tendons enhancing their reaction.
There is Youth Rodeo which I saw last year. They had kids as young as three competing. I was anxious to watch but a baby bull is led around for them. It progresses from there as they grow. By the time they reach high school they are seriously competing on full size bulls for world ranking/ Youth competitor. I wish I had tried barrel racing as a Youth but I'll stick with trail riding now🐴.
2000 pounds of pure anger, hatred, sheer determination to eliminate the rider.
Growing up in the country we had a few of these every year. My dad rode bulls and broncos when I was little and I rode sheep. I was like 4-6 years old. When I got older I rode bulls and broncos. Made 8 seconds on my second bull and never did it again. I broke my nose on that ride. Had I been a smaller guy I would have probably cracked my skull and been dead instantly.
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Look up Lane Frost and Tuff Hedman. Lane was killed by a bull and Tuff had his face completely crushed by a bull when it threw its head back.
The narrator refers to the the bull riding rope as the flank strap. The flank strap is the rope that is looped under the rear belly of the bull(not tied to the scrotum or penis whatsoever) and cinched lightly to help encourage the bucking a little bit
Being able to ride with one hand is very important for cowboys, since you need a free hand to throw a rope around the horns or legs of cattle. That, I suspect, is the root of riding with one hand for competition. It also does aid in keeping balanced on an animal that is moving unpredictably.
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Check out bronc busting, bulldogging, roping, and barrel racing. All great events in a rodeo. Also, the song "Everything That Glitters is not Gold" by Dan Seals. It's a song about an aging rodeo cowboy who is raising his daughter on his own and singing about his ex wife. Sad song, but beautiful to listen to.
They stay on as long as they can but you have to stay on for 8 seconds to receive a score if your thrown before 8 seconds no score
You should definitely check out The Worlds most dangerous rodeo bull- Bodacious
Most of the big professional riders tend to be in the rodeo from a very young age. Starting from mutton busting, steers/geldings, to Broncos/Bull riding. Very few riders retire without some kind of disability due to the rough treatment they take during rides.
Most common is broken backs, then torn ligaments on the arms and legs.
Both broncs and bulls have taken their share of lives as well. I'm sure you could easily find some pretty famous examples on RUclips.
thanks for sharing the video
I love watching people watch bull riding for the first time lol
That hat looks great on you.
Maybe look at English Side Saddle contests, great horses!
Sometimes the kids start riding sheep or pigs and it grows from there. Not meaning to be critical your hat is on backwards. the flatter part of the brim goes in the back. Have fun learning new things, I enjoy experiencing it with you.
Getting on a 1500 to 2000 pound bull crazed by hormones doesn't seem smart . Your reaction was cool , very dangerous I have seen some very bad wrecks.
I always cheer for the bull.
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Standard bull riding gear is all four limb pads with joints to move, chest and back protection that has flexible armor panels which protect against the horns and the hooves, a mouth guard, and a helmet with or without cage or shield depending on the rider, the hat is glued onto the helmet so it doesn’t move or without depending on rider. The shoes are standard steel toe types. This set is fast becoming standard in the sport in the wake of several high profile injuries. It gives maximum flexibility but also gives good protection and without a change in weight.