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Post by TerrierMom on Jun 20, 2005 16:00:40 GMT -5
The Brazilians are the worst offenders here Adriano is at the top of the list I have noticed that during the entire season, so far, this year, Adriano has one person pulling his bull rope. He is also making a point of spending less time in the chute. I think as a PBR Board Member he probably feels he needs to set an example. Now, if he can just get back into his mental game again, maybe he can stick the bulls. |
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Post by firecracker on Jun 20, 2005 16:38:13 GMT -5
If the PBR is watching these forums, then that is real good. MAybe the soaking, if happening at all, will be minimized.
That Kansas event went pretty well. Great info on this thread. Keep it coming!
Rich
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Post by WI8SecFan on Jun 21, 2005 13:07:26 GMT -5
Since we have talked a lot about what soaking a bull is and we have a lot of people, including some new fans, now watching, I thought that it might also be useful to talk about some of the things that people might mistake for soaking a bull that are not. The first thing that comes to mind is setting the rope. A rope can be set on the bull well in advance of the actual ride. It is not until the rope is actually tightened that it can start to soak a bull. Riders should actually have their ropes ready to go while the other rider is still competing. Fighting a bull for an extended period of time in the chutes may also be considered soaking a bull however, if the bull is uncooperative it is not soaking the bull. Some things to watch for to spot an uncooperative bull would include the obvious bull that is trying to jump out of the chutes but also a bull that tries to lay or kneel down in the chute, or one that leans in the chute. Many times you will see them trying to pull a bull over or may even see them insert a wood block between a bull and the chute to get the bull off the chute gate so the rider can get their rope and feet set this is because the bull is leaning in the chutes. Although this may appear to be fighting the bull in the chute, (and can occasionally be taken too far) in most cases this is just a rider trying to get in position. Also, if a bull has a reputation for being rough in the chutes there may be additional riders and staff around the chute helping the rider get set. I have heard some people comment that this is a sign that the rider is soaking the bull. The thing to watch for here is how many of them are actually pulling the rope. In many cases, the additional staff is there to try to keep the bull from raring up or to help stabilize the rider as the bull fights the rider. Finally, some riders drag a foot over or push slightly on the bulls back when they first get on the bull. This does not exhaust the bull in any way; it is done to let the bull know that they are there and keeps the bull from being shocked. I am sure that there are others, and there may even be some disagreement on the ones that I posted so feel free to respond.
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Post by megz07 on Jun 22, 2005 23:41:09 GMT -5
Thankyou for posting that! I was getting really confused.
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