|
Bullfighter (rodeo)
A rodeo clown, bullfighter or rodeo protection athlete, is a rodeo performer who works in bull riding competitions. Originally, the rodeo clown was a single job combining "bullfighting" — the protection of riders thrust from the bull — as well as being an individual who provided comic relief. Today, the job is split into two separate ones: bullfighters who protect the riders from the bull, and entertainers (barrelmen) who provide comic humor. However, in some parts of the world and at some small rodeos, the jobs of bull rider protection and comic remain combined. Tasks and skills The primary job of the rodeo bullfighter is to protect a fallen rider from the Bucking bull, bull by distracting it and providing an alternative target for the bull to attack, whether the rider has been Bucking, bucked off or has jumped off the animal. These individuals expose themselves to great danger in order to protect the riders. To this end, they wear bright, loose-fitting clothes that are desig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Flint Rasmussen
Flint Rasmussen (born January 25, 1968) is an American former professional rodeo clown, rodeo barrelman. He is perhaps the most famous barrelman in the history of bull riding. A former high school math and history teacher, Rasmussen signed a contract with the Professional Bull Riders and provided entertainment at their Premier Series events. Also long associated with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, he earned the title of ''PRCA Clown of the Year'' for eight consecutive years and won the ''Coors Brewing Company, Coors Man in the Can'' honor seven times. Early life On January 25, 1968, Stan and Tootsie Rasmussen had their youngest child, Flint, in Havre, Montana. Flint grew up in Choteau, Montana, where he started his career in sports. He was an All-State football player and track star for Choteau High School. After high school, Rasmussen attended college at the University of Montana Western where he completed a double major in history and math as an honor student. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
