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Anatomy of a Bull Ride

The gate is closed prior to J.B. Mauney’s ride.  (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Noah Frank)
Mauney settles on his bull, Ranga, in the gates.  (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Noah Frank)
The gate opens as the clock on the scoreboard begins ticking.  (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Noah Frank)
Less than two seconds into the ride, Mauney is already pitching over the right side of his bull.  (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Noah Frank)
After a spin, Mauney’s balance is completely thrown, as he falls to the side of the animal.  (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Noah Frank)
At just after three seconds, he hits the dirt.  (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Noah Frank)
No longer called rodeo clowns, the “bull fighters” distract the animal away from the fallen rider.  (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Noah Frank)
Mauney scrambles to his feet as the bull fighters usher Ranga back toward the corral.  (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Noah Frank)
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See a breakdown of how quickly a ride can turn in the Professional Bull Riders circuit.

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