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Gaining popularity in the nineteenth century, Bull Riding started as a competition among cowboys to determine who was the toughest rider. Starting on small ranches and moving to wild west shows and finally going on its own, bull riding has become the rodeos most popular event to-date.
Some Bulls even become more famous than the riders, a Bull named “Mr. T” bucked off every bull riding champ of the 1980s. He was ridden for the first time in Cheyenne. Only two other men ever rode “Mr T” before he was retired in 1990.
The rider must hang on with one hand for 8 seconds to qualify. Sounds easy, right?
The Bull is scored from 1-50 points
The Rider is also scored from 1-50 points
All while not touching the bull with the free hand
Exclusive Bull Riding Events grew out of Rodeo and have become popular with both fans and contestants
