Bullfighting and Bull Riding Classic, Cody, WY
Written by admin on June 22, 2010 – 2:41 pm -On Saturday, June 12 the second annual Dusty Tuckness/Kanin Asay Bullfighting and Bull Riding Classic filled the Stampede Rodeo Grounds arena in Cody, Wyoming with some incredible action. The night featured a freestyle bullfight event and bull riding.
Freestyle bullfighting was developed in America by the rodeo clowns who protect bull riders from being trampled or gored by angry bulls. While bull riders try to hang on for an 8 second ride, the bullfighters are engaged in a 70-second freestyle display and are evaluated based upon the aptitude they display in controlling and maneuvering a 2,000 pound opponent. Precision in jumping the bull, contact with the bull, and handling of the barrel are additional criteria used in awarding the prize. By the way, no harm is done to the bull in rodeo bullfighting and he always lives to trample a cowboy another day.
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