Meet the Most Feared Rodeo Bulls in the Arenas

Meet the Most Feared Rodeo Bulls in the Arenas

Check out the most feared rodeo bulls in the arenas

It takes just eight seconds on a bull for an average cowboy to become a celebrated rodeo star. However, to achieve this feat, both the athlete and the animal need to train extensively. Although many people are unaware, for a rodeo bull to leap tirelessly and throw off its rider, it begins its training even before birth. This is because breeders often mix different breeds to create real champions of the arenas.

So are you ready, cowboys and cowgirls, to meet the most feared rodeo bulls in the arenas? Check out the list prepared by 7MBoots below:

Nelore

Speed, agility, and fine bones: these characteristics make the Nelore bull an extremely feared animal in the arenas. Typically, this breed comes from crossings between Simmental and Charolais. One successful Nelore creation was the bull "Sistema," son of a Nelore cow and a Simmental bull, who stood out in rodeos in 2017. The Sistema is quite the powerhouse!

Simmental

Also used for milk and meat production, this breed, originally from Switzerland, has adapted very well here in Brazil. With extremely defined muscles, the Simmental does not accumulate fat. Furthermore, it is highly resilient. Do you know which bull was a mix of Simmental and Nelore? The unforgettable and legendary Boi Bandido, the most famous attraction in rodeos, who passed away in 2009 but was immortalized in the hearts of rodeo enthusiasts.

Marchigiana

Quite famous in arenas, Marchigiana bulls are strong, powerful, and gain weight rapidly, which can be good or bad for the competitors, as taming such a large beast is no easy task. A great example of a robust Marchigiana bull was Pit Bull, who unfortunately died after being struck by lightning.

Charolais

To finish our list on a high note, here comes the Charolais. Tall, elongated, and with a very light coat, this breed is easily recognizable. The Charolais, like the Simmental, originated in Europe. The cross between Charolais and Nelore, for example, produces a large, fast, and muscular animal, like Agressivo, who passed away in January last year but, while competing, proved to be tough and won 13 buckles for best bull in the Professional Bull Riders. Agressivo is missed and will surely remain a part of Brazilian rodeo history forever.

So, did you enjoy learning a little more about the breeds? It's worth noting that breeding lines ensure strength and agility, but for a bull to truly succeed in the arenas, it must be well raised, well trained, and have contact with the sport from an early age.