Bull Draft |
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The PBR Bull Draft- where the bull riders get to select the Bulls they want to ride. |
| When will there be a Bull Draft? |
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| Previously, the bull drafts; where the bull riders get to select their bulls were only held at three-day events. Due to its popularity, the PBR will be featuring a draft at some one and two day events. For the added draft events, riders will only choose their bulls for the Championship Round. |
| How the Draft works. |
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| The bull rider who is in the lead will get to pick his bull first. Then, the remaining 14 contestants will pick their bulls, with the rider in 15th position choosing last. This selection process will happen during intermission. |
| Why have a Bull Draft? |
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| Bull Drafts add strategy to the sport; Bull riders match up their skills with the traits of the bulls they like in order to obtain the highest score possible.
We have seen how popular these drafts are with our fans. It has been standing-room only at the past several drafts, so we wanted to bring this excitement to more events across the country,β stated PBR CEO Randy Bernard.
Livestock Director Cody Lambert believes the draft system offers a new advantage to the fans.
βIt allows the fans to see the personalities of the cowboys and see which new riders want the chance to stick it on bulls like Reindeer Dippin, and become a hero for riding him.β
The 2008 BFTS season marks the first time in PBR history that a rider can choose his bull in competition. |
