The Wild Wild West in

Western Australia !

Aussie Bull Riders

Harold Wilson

(Rodeo Champ & Extreme Bull Rider)

By: SA

Harold Wilson of Kununurra, Australia gets tough with one of the toughest sports on dirt, bull riding.

While exploring Western Australia’s rugged and dangerous terrain Convicted Artist’s Scott Stewart was fortunate to meet with pro bull rider Harold Wilson.

Scott witnessed first hand the rigorous training that goes along with professional bull riding.   Wilson a native Aborigines, is a descendant of the 1st known human inhabitants of the Australian continent.

Wilson has consistently overcome several severe injuries through out the years because of his passion for the sport. Yet still continues to compete in this amazing sport. When Wilson is not riding, he spends his time hunting, fishing, and traveling Western Australia.  Check out some of  these photos of Harold Wilson and Convicted Artist Scott Stewart exploring Western Australia’s wild outback.

What is Bull Riding?

One of the original extreme sports that involves a rider getting on a bull while trying to stay mounted for a minimum of  8 seconds while the the bull attempts to buck the rider off.  It is a dangerous and risky sport that has been called the most dangerous eight seconds in sports. Bull riding originated in 1869 when two groups of cowboys met in Deer Trail, Colorado to settle a dispute over who was the best at handling ranch tasks.  It was then when rodeo was born.  Later came the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Rodeo Cowboy Association, and then the Professional Bull Riders.  Many professional bull riders start out riding in the National High School Rodeo Association and or junio associations.

What are the rules?

Riders and bulls are matched randomly before each competition. Bulls are given a unique name and number. They are then judged on agility, health, age and strength.  Bull riders mount and grips a flat braided rope on the bull. After securing a solid grip on the rope, the rider then announces that he is ready. The bull is secured in a a small enclosure which has an opening on the side. It is then when the bull furiously shoots out into the arena. It is then when the rider attempts to ride the bull for at least 8 seconds. The rider can only touch the bull with his riding hand while his other hand remains free for the duration of the ride. Bulls kick, spin, bucks, and twists in an effort to throw the rider off its back. During the ride bull fighters move around the bull to influence the bull’s movement and enhance the ride.  A buzzer is then released after 8 seconds.  Once the ride ends the bull fighters help to protect the bull rider from harm.

Aussie Bull Riders

Aussie Bull Riders

Aussie Bull Riders