How is a rodeo scored?

Question

ok...so i wanna know how a rodeo is scored. mainly how they score bull riders. anyone? i really need to know. bcuz this guy that i like is a MAJOR rodeo fan. hes even been in some. and to make small talk you have to usually start out with something about the rodeo. anyway...id really like to know how they score bull riders. ive watched em ride and everything but i just dont know how they score.

Answer 1

For bucking, you have to stay on for eight seconds. For cutting, if you lift your hand, it's a penalty.

Answer 2

Go to a Rodeo

Answer 3

Roughstock events (bullriding, bareback, saddlebronc) is pretty much scored the same.  100 possible points. Half of which goes to the animal. The animal is judged by how hard he bucks, how he bucks (does he spin, buck striaght, roll, etc).  The other half goes to the rider. They look to see how in control he is of the ride. They look for balance, tecnique, etc. You are disqualified for touching the animal, yourself, or equipment during the ride. In bareback and saddle bronc, you are DQ'd if you don't "mark" the animal. This means the rider's spurs must be held above the front shoulders of the animal as he exits the gate, and must be held until the front feet of the animal hits the ground.  Bullriding has no such mark out rule.  On all three roughstock events, you must stay on for 8 seconds, or you are DQ'd.  Time starts when the animal crosses the plane of the chute opening.

That is pretty much the basics. To actually judge it, you will need to see several rodeos to get the full hang of it.