bucking bulls

Rider-tossing livestock competition

Bucking bulls are cattle bred and trained specifically to buck—to jump and kick violently—in rodeo competition.

Riders attempt to stay mounted for eight seconds while the bull tries to throw them off.

The animals are selectively bred for athleticism, aggressiveness, and unpredictable bucking patterns.

Professional bucking bulls can become celebrities in the rodeo world, with names and competition records.

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  • rodeoCowboy skills competition
  • broncoUnbroken saddle horse
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  • cowboyMounted cattle herder
  • riderOne who mounts transport

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