A rider must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a PBR Membership and must fill out the PBR Membership Application below. Membership is available for $520 per year and membership is valid from time of purchase through Oct. 31 of that season.

Do PBR riders get paid?

The salary range for a typical bull rider is $19,910 to $187,200, averaging out at $64,167. This range is due to the competitive nature of bull riding, because so much of a cowboy’s success in the field relies on skill.

How much do you have to weigh to be a bull rider?

Bull Riding: Bull riders, who might not weigh more than 150 pounds, place a flat braided rope around a bull that weighs almost 2000 pounds. The bull rope is placed around the animal, just behind its shoulders.

Are bull Riders short?

“A typical bull rider is 5′-5” to 5′-10” at the most. Them little bitty guys, it’s all about pound for pound strength and control of your body.

What is a PBR bull worth?

A young animal with DNA-verfied parentage can be worth as much as $100,000 if he has superstar bloodlines. A proven bucking bull can be worth as much as $500,000. You can get started in the industry by buying a quality DNA-verified cow and bull for several thousand apiece.

Do bull riders wear a cup?

According to the sport’s website: “The flank strap never covers or goes around a bull’s genitals, and no sharp or foreign objects are ever placed inside the flank strap to agitate the animal.” Apparently, wanting a man off your back that badly is just a genetic gift. No protection! The riders don’t wear cups.

How much does it cost to become a bull rider permit holder?

The Permit allows you to enter all Touring Pro Division and Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour events. Once you earn at least $2,500 in prize money, you will be upgraded from a Permit Holder to a Card Holder at no additional cost. To maintain your Card Holder status, you must continue to win a minimum of $2,500 each year.

Why do you want to be a bull rider?

With several events held globally, we offer riders the opportunity to challenge themselves and compete for the largest payouts in all of professional bull riding.

How much money can a PBR bull rider make?

In 2017, that total will rise another $1.5 million, with an additional $825,000 being offered at the PBR’s international tours in Brazil, Canada, Australia and Mexico. PBR bull riders can make a very good living doing what they love. Below is information on how to become a PBR bull rider.

Where can I enter a bull riding event?

Entry fees, venues, added money and event dates are listed in the event schedule. Open entries are accepted at all Touring Pro Division and Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour events, however priority will be given to PBR Members for acquiring a position in these events.