Well the event that most people want to see is the bull riding. Why? Because it is one dangerous ride. Yes there are guys keeping the bull in a very small area and guys who will jump in instantly to help the rider get away from the bull as he dismounts. All well and good but a ton of bull who is very pissed that you but that strap on him will do anything to get it off. Rider or no rider. So here is the big show.

Now as I recall no rider fell off in his 8 seconds of riding. Now unlike the bronc riding there is no horse for the rider to jump over. The other problem is the cowboy ties himself on the strap so tight that some times he has a hard time getting his hand free. All this goes into making the event that it is.

See he is tying to free his hand

That ends the rodeo. It was worth my effort and expense to see and experience the greatest outdoor show in the world, The Calgary Stampede. I hope you enjoyed my pictures.