In bull riding, competitors ride full-grown bulls who don't want them on their backs. The bulls buck and twist and turn and the cowboy has only a strap to hold onto with one hand -- the other hand must not touch anything but air. The ride must last eight seconds and judges award points based on the rider's skill and the bull's difficulty.
Other events at the rodeo include saddle bronc riding -- similar to bareback bronc riding, but with a saddle -- and championship barrel racing and chuckwagon racing.