» Basic Concept: Know and understand your equipment: Just because Adriano rides with a Brazilian style bull rope does not mean thats the way to go. Find a good braider and he'll explain each rope style. There are also many different style of spurs. Find a solid pair of spurs with good rowels that will rotate and lock with some give. The second element: Get your basic riding style down pat. There are many good bull riding schools around the country that can help with basic bull riding fundamentals. Bull riding schools can be a good investment. After all, thats what they are; a learning environment. Last but not least: Good ole fashion ugly face TRY! You need to have a good understanding of the basics to know what "Try" really means. In essence, you can put your heart into a game and unless you understand the strategy; the effort will produce little result. Loops * Basics * Schools * Which Hand * Get-Offs * Bullfigthers * Knot Grabbing * No Bulls? * Back to Starting