Professional Bull Rider May 2026

Time starts the moment the bull's shoulders or hips clear the chute and stops if the rider’s body hits the dirt. 🧠 The Mental and Physical Toll

Riders must grip the bull rope with only one hand. Touching the bull or themselves with their free hand results in immediate disqualification. Professional Bull Rider

Both the rider and the bull are judged. A perfect ride isn't just about staying on; it’s about how much "rank" (difficulty) the bull shows and how well the rider controls the chaos. Time starts the moment the bull's shoulders or

The objective is simple but punishing: stay on a bucking bull for . Both the rider and the bull are judged

Broken bones, concussions, and lost spleens are common. Legendary rider JB Mauney famously preached that "try and heart" matter more than talent, often riding through immense pain to reach the buzzer.

Riders often use resources like the book Mind Gym to build the mental toughness required to climb back into the chute after a "bad out" or a violent wreck. 📈 The Rise of the Sport