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BAREBACK RIDING
Bareback riding may be the toughest event on a cowboy's body. As he jams his "riding arm" into a leather rigging (suitcase-like handle) he asks his body to perform some hard tasks.
He needs to spur wildly, yet have complete control of his body. Timing and strength are vital in maintaining control. The more gyration the better the score, but the torque the riding arm takes is unbelievable.
The rider is judged on the skillful manner in which he achieves the ride, on the amount of spurring, and of the roughness and wildness of the horse.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Belden, JB Photography |
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