7.9

7.9

Roger A. Davis

Legend has it, Deer Trail, Colorado
The home of the first rodeo
Two ranches together for a meet
Cowboys, roping and riding, compete

Bull riding later became an event
Rule, 8 seconds before descent
Keep one arm free and clear
Can't even touch the bull's ear

100 points possible each ride
Bull 50, cowboy 50 for his side
Two judges rate this duo act
7.9 seconds, 0 points, a sad fact

PBR has its own competition
A million dollar bonus on completion
Ford Motors sponsors the tour
Bull riding has come along way, that’s for sure

My spouse and I watch it on TV
Used to go to Rodeo Finals in OKC
Now in Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Moved for a bigger payday

I have ridden and fallen from a horse
It hurt and made me sore, of course
But to intentionally ride a near ton of bovine
Better be in prayer with the Devine

Also, there are clowns around
Immediately there on impact with ground
Protecting them from being tromped
But occasionally they do get stomped

This sport sometimes has the ultimate cost
As was the case with the great Lane Frost
Garth sung about it in THE DANCE
All know, every ride, they take that chance

That is why to each rider we give a big hand
Whether it is 8 second or less, they land
This dance with beast and man
Has made me a diehard fan