[HairOfTheDog]

But the sport it self is NOT a part of the American Cowboy Culture. All the other events in rodeos, have come from the old day cowboys actual work. Roping, racing, breaking horses. They never rode bulls.

I bet they did, but only after several beers, and only on a bet. ;~D

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Maybe:), but I would think those men knew they couldn't afford to get hurt. They also didn't have arenas, and bucking shoots. Most of their work was done on an open prarie, from what I have read about the history of rodeos.

Becky