Unpredictability is the norm in rodeo arenas. Cowboys weigh just 10% of the weight of the bucking bulls, yet the bulls may weigh over a thousand pounds. These daring souls ride the bulls, knowing full well the danger they put themselves in for the sake of the crowd. But sometimes the adrenaline-filled action goes off the rails, leading to a disastrous outcome. Rodeo staffs, however, are powerful enough when used in tandem to tame an angry bull and save a rider who has fallen off. Unfortunately, bucking bulls may also cause problems for rodeo workers.
After only a few hours of being online, the PBR-uploaded video highlighting the risks associated with rodeo has become very popular.
That was just gnarly
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The PBR-uploaded viral video features a bucking bull challenging a cowboy. While no identities were given, the graphic nature of the clip was enough to make many people gasp. The metal chutes were removed, and the cowboy was mounted on a bull that was attempting to throw him off. In the rodeo arena, it’s eight seconds or nothing, yet it was clear that the cowboy wasn’t strong enough to ride the bull. It was such a nasty rip-off that the audience and commentators went insane.
The bucking bull not only sent the cowboy flying, but he also fell on the adjacent rodeo personnel, who were prepared to rein in the agitated animal. As the bull was drawn toward the other rodeo staffs, two guys collided and fell on the rodeo ground. While the unconscious rider was being hauled back into the metal chutes, the bucking bull continued to spin around the other rodeo staff.
The video did highlight how terrifying a bull riding arena might be, and it rapidly became a social media sensation on Instagram.
Rodeo fans left shell-shocked
Over the course of a few hours, PBR’s posted video received over 100,000 views. The rodeo community flocked to the comments area to share their thoughts on the video.
One fan explains the whole scenario, as they say, “He was going for extra points = extra snacks! Badass team to keep that rider riding again.” Among a lot of fans, this user was also stunned; as they say, “This is extreme.”
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Despite all the rodeo action, this fan pointed out something interesting; as they say, “Hat stayed on.” It looks like this fan liked the rodeo staff’s reaction; as they say, “What a catch!!!!”
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The video provides tangible evidence that there are always serious hazards present in the rodeo arena, despite the thrills and excitement on display.
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