tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528392487602686628.post879289267297229112..comments2012-06-12T10:30:25.213-04:00Comments on Musings: Bull Ridingakaivyleafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653204922217714136noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528392487602686628.post-91370704426037496872008-06-30T21:07:00.000-04:002008-06-30T21:07:00.000-04:00Hey Sharon! I just hopped over from The Compact to...Hey Sharon! I just hopped over from The Compact to say hello... <BR/><BR/>In response to this post:<BR/>I am also always amazed what I can learn from people that I never suspected would know, or be interested in, certain things. In fact, I have learned a lot from you on the list about the funeral industry.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, I am a former professional horse person (one of my previous lives and professions). I rode in rodeos for years. So, here's another person that you wouldn't suspect would know the answers to your questions.<BR/><BR/>How many of you know how long a rider must remain on the bull?<BR/><BR/>8 seconds (also the title of a fabulous rodeo movie about Lane Frost)<BR/><BR/> How many of you know that a rider can only have one hand on the bull? <BR/><BR/>Yep! And they're basically tied in! Bull ropes, rosin, and gloves all work together and if you're lucky you can even turn loose when you want to.<BR/><BR/>What makes the bull buck?<BR/><BR/>Bucking straps and spurs!<BR/><BR/>I've even been to the NFR (National Finals Rodeo). Any chance you get to go to Vegas and work while having fun is a good thing!<BR/><BR/>MarlainaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com