Bull Riding 101

Being a country girl, raised in the country I naturally
would like bullriding. I first saw it on TV about 4 years
ago. I was hooked instantly. For those of you who
do not understand it - Let me give you a quick crash
course.

The Event always opens with ALOT of LOUD music and
pyrotechnics... fireworks and "PBR" burning in the
arena, like the picture below. Next they sing the
National anthem as in all sporting events and then
introduce the COWBOYS!!

The Cowboys come in all sizes but are all hunks!!
They range anywhere from 18 to 38 yrs. old.

The cowboy on horseback captures runaway bulls
after the ride is complete with his lariat and herds them
back into the chutes.

Flint, the rodeo clown entertains between rides...
and he is V E R Y entertaining!

The 'Bull Fighters' keep the bulls away from the
cowboys once they are on the ground. ( bucked off)

Seen here in action. Their job is very dangerous but
necessary to protect the cowboy.The magic time is 8 seconds. A cowboy must stay aboard
that long to qualify and get points by the judges.

And of course, the BULL.... They are athletes just
like the cowboys, bred to buck.

The cowboy, in this case Chris Shivers, is in the chute..
Where he mounts the bull and puts on the bull rope
to ride.

One hand is in the bullrope and the other is in the air. It
must not touch the bull or his body or he is disqualified.

He makes the ride and tips his hat to the crowd.

If you want to see his ride, watch the video. It shows the action of bullriding.




Yes! That was me at the end screaming. Chris is my favorite cowboy.
More about Chris. http://www.chrisshivers.com/

If you get bucked off and the bull hits you, kicks you
or you get hung up in the rope, it is called a wreck.

If a bull can not be ridden he is called 'Rank'

The Last 15 rides are the top point riders. The top rider
takes a seat in the middle of the arena and each rider in
succession has a chance to knock him out by points won.

As the crowd thins out I can't wait for the next
opportunity to watch PBR again!

My window on nature takes on many different looks. When
you can't see birds, bulls are just as much fun!! Maybe
even more so.

For More info on the PBR you can check out PBR President,
Ty Murray's crash course on bullriding...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmxtHv6WpR0

Best wishes Blogger Friends

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Christmas is coming.....

Let me exclaim the 'Glad Tidings' of Christmas
at my house.

Ben peeking out of the porch rails at the
Playhouse.

a squirrel watches as he steels the seeds from the
birds. A familiar scene out my dining room
window.

He caught me watching him with the camera.

I had to laugh at his look when he discovered the
water bowl was frozen!

For everyone who can't come to visit, welcome
to my house at Christmas.

This is the scene as you enter my door.

And let's not forget the Playhouse at night! I love to
look out at it.

as Christmas approaches take time to look out and enjoy
the scenery whatever it may be.

Thanksgiving Blessings From my House to Yours!

Make a slide show, scrapbook, or ecard

It was a Squirrely day ....at the feeder

Friday while cleaning I kept a close watch on the feeder
hoping to see some birds, but the squirrels stole the
show

I put out some grapes, again, wanting to attract
birds... no such luck

He really seemed to be enjoying himself.

Reminds me of my kids when they were little....
one in the mouth and two in the hand...

then I looked out to 'double' trouble..

Which turned into 'triple'

This little guy was stealing seeds from the top
of a stump where I placed them for the birds.

at least the titmouse was having his fill of sunflower
seeds.

Now doesn't it look like he is 'giving thanks'

Some Snowy Photos

At my house this morning it was snowing a little but
later in the afternoon when I went to my dad's at
a higher elevation the snow was sticking to everything
and quite beautiful.One single fall leaf amidst the snowy branches

I saw a few deer really far away.

Just a short distance down the road at the pond
there was less snow, but what a beautiful setting
with snow on the branches, green of the grass and
a red 'fall' tree in the background.

snow covered leaves... combination of fall and winter.

And there was the piebald way up in the field with
a couple other deer.

Let me take you on the train to NJ

My Trip Over the Week End!

I like to travel on the train. No driving or stress, you can read,
relax, sleep, or even take pictures out the window.
Here are a few of the scenes I took from PA to NJ.
Some are clearer than others, depending upon
how fast the train was traveling and how quick I was
with the shutter!! :-)

If you listen you can almost hear the rumble of the tracks

and feel the bumpity bump.... Come along for the ride and
enjoy!