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Show 8 Seconds, Man vs. Bede sustained bruisegi Continned From 6 his i the most exciting thlnaJJmil r injuries have come a mtCT' mil he began from the metal barrel. D-1- . Ta physically preparing to enter the rodeo world. With the aid of his father, he attached a metal barrel by chains to four posts in his yard. He also placed another barrel on a spring. The barrels simulate the movement of bucking horses, steers and bulls. Taught Me How The barrels taught me initially how to stay on the bulls, explained Ned. "And now I can stay in practice without riding the bulls, although the barrels do not have half the moves a bull will have. Although the youth has -- i who touches tJflTftbrse or bull with his free hand is disqualified. Ned said the free hand should be used for balancing and to throw the rider up if he starts to fall before he has d completed his ride. To ride in the rodeo, the participants must be clothed in cowboy attire, according to the Layton youth. Each rider must wear boots, d shirt. hat and a When Ned first competed in the rodeo, he rode a steer. Begin on Steers He said younger riders begin by riding steers and advance to bulls after they reach age 16. The older the rider is the bigger the bull is that he must ride. Ned said he rode his first He and his friends, who also prepare for the rodeo by riding the barrels, have had broken bones and cuts that required stitches by falling off the barrel. According to Ned, the most difficult part of learning to ride via the barrel is climbing onto the barrel swinging by the chains. eight-secon- long-sleeve- Learns Technique Once settled atop the barrel, the rider learns the proper technique for riding the bulls. Since only one arm can be used to hang onto a bucking bull, only one arm is used in riding the barrel. According to rodeo regula- - 17 compact portable TV DIAGONAL The H1722W MARACAIBO Move it where you wish! Family room, den, bedroom or even kitchen. Cabinet beautifully finished in simulated grained American Walnut with accents of color brushed Nickel-Gol- d highlighting the front. VHF and UHF Antennas. Chromacolof Picture Tube Solid-Sta- te 100 Chassis Power Sentry Voltage Regulating System e Solid-Sta- te Super Video Range Tuning System e Synchromatic UHF Channel Selector BUY bull last October. . - uviutt'lj that the bull I had to ride was pretty mean, recalled Ned. And, when I saw him, I thought I was voiu me had." He fell off that bull after six seconds. ' Ned added that most of the time he is able to stay on the bulls for the full time alloted. Requires Strengiu Riding a bull takes a lot said of physical strength, Ned. But, more important than that, riding takes mental strength. He said that when he climbs aboard the bull in the chute, he is calmed knowing that a clown is in the arena. He said, once he falls off the bull, the clown will draw the bull away from him. According to Ned, the main challenge of riding is being able to stay away from the bull once he falls. As soon has you hit the ground, you get up and go, he said. He said once he was surprised to find himself running toward the bull instead of away from it. Closest Call That is the closest I have ever come to getting hurt, said Ned. He attributes his safe outcome to the clowns. He also added that eventually he would like to work the rodeo circuit as a clown. Although the barrel, attached to the spring, teaches a rider how to ride a horse, Ned said he has no desire to ride the creatures. He explained that the horses do not have as much power underneath them as the bulls. I ride the bulls because I am seeking thrills, said Ned. ' CARIBBEAN s 7 May Visit: 19-2- Sen Jwm Capo Hwitow NOW-SA-VE AaiaricM Heritage $644 TOUR Aug. 2 July 22 Escorted by Bob A Jeaa Smith Fly to Kansas City, Bus to Carthage, Independence, Kirtland, Niagara Falls, Palmyra (including Pageant), New York City. Washington (including temple session) and much more. Fly ' home from St. Louis. 18 Meals. Nauvoo, 3 DAYS ONLY ORIENT June etna 13, 7 IMt. Mi Nana Sw. Mwt TalL kjtto, TskfC IncHrita: Round tnp gM transports on tna Pan Am, tint etas hotels. 2 meals par day. all tours and Escorted by John and Luciia April OTHERJZENITHCOLORJTELEVISIONS ON A UTa tIsim ILARISA VINGS Waantg. June 27 Juty 28 Norway, Sweden, Den- Lake CHRISTOPHERSON Salt TRAVEL 453 Meet 900 Sooth ountihil, Utah 84010 292-727- 3 t ' 260 SO. MAIN BOUNTIFUL PHONE 295-M- 1 10 T0UHW t t s' t , ,1:800-53647- 1. AD Selective for you say it in your area ZONE EDITION Thursday Morning For low cost rate mark, Yugoslavia, West Berlin, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France end Holland. Trlbw, ' Let a Wednesday Evening EUROPE Visit: A gets feel of bronc riding as gives plenty of action. barrel on springs HILL CUMORAH CLOSEOUT PRICED MT.'P Dave MaClnre Nirti Mata A MlI I New Or leant St. TVamat NOW! lg78 Trent Higgs takes a turn at keeping balance on the barrel suspended by chains. information in your Davis edition Call 237-273- 6 |
