Cowboy Up - The History of Bull Riding by Gail Hughbanks Woerner

What started as an exhibition to entertain audiences has turned into the most popular-and dangerous-event in rodeo: bull riding. When a 150-pound man attempts to ride a two-ton bull with a killer instinct, it’s not a matter of whether the rider will get injured, but when, and how badly. As cowboy Jim Shoulders says, You can’t stop something like an injury from hurtin’, but you can damn well not let it bother you.  What motivates riders to devote themselves to this challenging sport?  

Find out in Cowboy Up - The History of Bull Riding. It will take you from the beginning into the 21st Century.

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