Bull win over Riders, 48-0, at LJ Jenkins Bull Riding Event

The LJ Jenkins Bull Riding Tour came to the Dell Diamond this weekend.  Bull riding is a very  risky sport and has been called “the most dangerous eight seconds in sports.”  Riders attempt to stay on a bucking bull for eight seconds.  Rides are judged based on both the rider’s and the bull’s performance, with two judges scoring the rider and two scoring the bull.  On the line was $10,000 in prize money to the riders. 

Judges award points based on several key aspects of the ride.  Judges look for constant control and rhythm in the rider in matching his movements with the bull. For points actually to be awarded the rider must stay mounted for a minimum of 8 seconds, and he is scored only for actions during those 8 seconds.  The exceptional ability to control the bull allows riders to gain  style points.  For the bull, judges look at the animal’s overall agility, power and speed; its back end kicks; and its front end drops.  In general, if a bull gives a rider a very hard time, more points will be awarded. 

The bulls earned all the points this weekend.  Riders made 48 attempts to ride the bull; not
one rider completed an eight second qualified ride.