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What do you need for bronc riding?

What do you need for bronc riding?

The event requires minimal gear: a bull rope with a braided-leather handle, spurs, a padded vest, a leather riding glove, chaps, and a helmet. “You can wear a cowboy hat,” says Odessa native Shawn Hogg, who is currently the second-ranked bull rider in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

How do you start a Rodeoing?

The best way to become a professional rodeo cowboy or cowgirl is to start competing in rodeos. To build your skills and to gain confidence, you can start off by entering open rodeos. These rodeos don’t require you to have any sort of affiliation with an association so, regardless of your skill level, you can compete.

What should I bring to the rodeo?

For indoor rodeos, you can’t go wrong with:

  • Cowboy boots or moccasins.
  • Blue jeans or jean skirt.
  • Cowboy hat.
  • Long or short sleeve button or snap western shirt.
  • Leather belt and belt buckle.
  • Statement jewelry.

What age can you start bull riding?

Steer riding is a rodeo youth event that is an introductory form of bull riding for younger riders, usually between the ages of seven and fourteen.

What kind of equipment do you need to ride a horse?

Body protectors are basic vests designed to help absorb the shock of a fall and protect internal organs. Air vests are innovative safety vests that inflate via CO2 in the event of a fall to provide superior cushion and stability across your neck and sides. We love Hit Air Vests so much we wrote an entire article about them!

What should I buy for my first horse ride?

Before you move on to the fun stuff, your first priority should be picking solid safety equipment that you use every time you ride. We always recommend being fitted by a professional to make sure the gear you purchase fits correctly and keeps you safe. A properly-fitting helmet is critical.

What should I keep in my horse kit?

Be sure to keep a fully stocked first aid kit with your horse supplies. If your horse is ever sick or injured, having these items available immediately could be a life saver. Make sure to keep basic vet care supplies on-hand. This can be diapers, cotton gauze, or any other type of absorbent first aid padding.

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