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Upcoming Event: Express Employment Personnel Classic | Aug 16-17 | Tulsa, Okla.
Upcoming Event: 2013 Built Ford Tough World Finals | Oct 23-27 | Las Vegas, Nev.
A bull rider must be 18 years of age to purchase a PBR membership. After you purchase the PBR membership you will receive a riding permit. This riding permit will allow you the ability to enter the Touring Pro Division. Once you win $2,500 in prize money you will be upgraded from permit status to cardholder status, however, you have to continue to win at least $2,500 each year to maintain your cardholder status. Once you receive your cardholder status you can work your way toward the Touring Pro Division standings, which can earn you a position on the Built Ford Tough Series.
Additionally, attending a reputable bull riding school may give you the edge needed to take advantage of opportunities offered by the Professional Bull Riders to win money riding against the toughest contenders - both man and beast - in the world. If you are in need of protective equipment there are several companies that offer safety equipment and rodeo gear. Lambert's Quality Rodeo Gear, the company owned and operated by PBR Live Stock Director Cody Lambert, features the lifesaving Master Pro Rodeo Vest and may be reached by phone at 940-538-5803.
A qualified ride is 8 seconds. The clock starts when the bull's shoulder or flank breaks the plane of the gate and stops when the rider's hand comes out of the rope, the rider touches the ground or the rider's free arm touches the bull.
Four judges rate each rider and each bull on a scale from 1-25. Those points are added together and divided in half to reach a rider score and a bull score of between 0-50. Those numbers are then combined to reach a final ride score between 0-100.
The bull always receives a score, even if the rider is bucked off. His score is based on his degree of difficulty. Judges look for drop in the front end, kick in the back, spin, and direction changes.
A rider only receives a score if he lasts the required 8 seconds. Judges look for control - the ability of the rider to successfully counter the moves of the bull. Spurring is not required, but tends to demonstrate control, and can add points.
If the bull's performance is sub-par (negatively affecting the ride score) or if a foul occurs during the ride (the rider is rubbed against the chute, the bull stumbles, the flank strap detaches, etc.) judges can offer the rider a chance to take a re-ride.
Riders earn points at each Built Ford Tough Series event based on three things: their ride scores, their finish in each round, and for their overall finish in the event.
