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Post by heather on Dec 2, 2008 19:50:13 GMT -5
Dee, I appreciate the offer, but I'll probably pass on fighting. These women deserve great bullfighters :-) (I think wildone will agree, I might give fighting everything I have, but that doesn't make me real good at it :-) Although, if you don't mind, who is the bullfighter? I'm always interested in meeting and watching great bullfighters at work!
Heather
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Post by tuffenough on Dec 3, 2008 17:13:29 GMT -5
Who will be the instructors and what are their credentials? Have they ever taught before? Just a few things to think about before committing to ANY bull riding school. It is important that you get the proper training so you lesson and postpone the chance of injuries. Good luck... tuffenough
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Post by Ghost Ryder on Dec 3, 2008 20:15:09 GMT -5
Hey,
Im working on information from the guys who will possibly be teaching this possible school. But might i ask what YOUR credentials are Tuffenough? Welcome to the board, please introduce yourself since you seem highly educated in the sport of bull riding and rodeo.
~Dee
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Post by tuffenough on Dec 3, 2008 22:46:08 GMT -5
Ghost Ryder,
Let's just say I have enough to get me to the pay window more than just a couple of times, but I am not the one advertising a school. If I was I would list all of my accomplishments so that people could make a clear choice if they wanted to attend or not.
I don't reveal my true identity on non secure message boards. I don't need all of the added fan attention. I hope everyone can understand. I just need to keep my focus. The competition is very very strong... I would teach your school, but the air fare would make your fees much higher and with my riding schedule it would be hard for me to get in anything extra.
Please don't take offence as I don't mean any disrespect. You just need to see things from my point of view.
The only reason I asked about credentials is that is a very important aspect in putting on a bull riding school. I wouldn't want to send my nephew to someone who doesn't know more than just the basics. Even at that if the basics aren't taught right than that could set someone back a few years in their career. Also does the teacher have an accurate knowledge of what happens after your amateur career? These are VERY important details one SHOULD be looking for in a bull riding school.
Again I mean no disrespect.... tuffenough
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Post by tuffenough on Dec 4, 2008 18:06:14 GMT -5
Everyone,
I apologize for coming on very strong, but the points I brought up are very important. If you don't have an adequate instructor safety becomes more of an issue, plus students won't get the proper instruction that they need to either begin a great career OR get themselves out of the slump that they might be in. Either way it could cost someone their hopes and dreams of winning the WORLD some day.
I was searching the net and I came across this site and decided to take a look. I would be more than happy to help whomever would need it, just ask. I have MANY years of experience. I have rode since I was 6-7 on calves and bulls since I was 14.
good luck.... tuffenough
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RodeoGal
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Post by RodeoGal on Dec 4, 2008 22:19:16 GMT -5
Schools are what you put into them. If you want big names (like you tuffenough???) then you have to pay for it. Your points are good ones. I have had the pleasure (or displeasure on some) to work with some of the big names and world champions like Sankey, Charles Sampson and Jan Youren. I have learned alot and a couple of them (not Sankey) have made impressions on me that will last me well beyond my riding years. I have also learned alot from people who are not big names. Buckles don't make you a good teacher. I have gotten some of the best tips from someone with just a good eye. Fortunately for me I have been around the block enough to know when smoke is being blown where it don't belong. So I go to smaller schools and practice pens with locals to just pick up what I can. I am secure enough in my skills and ego to try new things and to ask for help. I agree with you for those starting out, that a more reputable school or instructor would be better to get your basics and not learn any bad habits early on that can be easily picked up at local pens and schools. As a poster here I'd appreciate all the advice and knowledge you would be willing to share ToughEnough. I am always willing to learn and grow as a rider. Despite who you are or how long you have ridden, you can NEVER know it all. Also welcome to the board!
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Post by WildeOne on Dec 5, 2008 11:31:38 GMT -5
Heather I still say you would make an awesome bull fighter, anyone that could take a beating like that on the second day from a really hot bull deserves the all around top student award. ;D Rodeogal is right. Again the idea is to use common sense, and really do the research,this cannot be stressed enough. I went to a school not long ago, and really have not improved or became more confident like I would like to. However the contractor and the helpers that provided the stock from the school was very helpful and ecouraging. I spoke with an older gentleman for as far as I know had never been on bull but he raises them on the side. The guy could tell what would happen before the rider even hit the ground. He gave really sound advice on how to ride bulls and what I could do to improve. Then there are teachers who have "made it to the top" Gary Leffew seems like an awesome teacher IMHO. His style of teaching seems compatable to my learning abilities. Find what works for you and go from there. If something in your gut feels odd chances are its not right. Some gut instincts should not be ignored. Tuffenough welcome aboard! Always willing listen to what others have to say.
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Post by bullriderfxxx on Feb 6, 2009 17:10:53 GMT -5
i know this is a bit of subject but how much it cost to ride at dornsife? i havent been their for so long that i cant remember
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Post by cherrybomb on Feb 6, 2009 18:51:54 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong. Someone told me that you can ride unlimited for $20.
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Post by Ghost Ryder on Feb 7, 2009 18:27:32 GMT -5
Yes, at a practice pen at the J Bar D you can get on unlimited stock for $20. So it would be very much worth your while to go to just one of there practice pens. Also I hear that the owner is hoping to hold some "Fun Shows" and jack pots this 2009 season. I do believe the fun shows will have Jr. Bull Riding or steer riding.
~Dee
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