BullridingUpper body control and strong legs are essential to riding bulls. The rider tries to remain forward, or �over his hand,� at all times. Leaning back could cause him to be whipped forward when the bull bucks. Judges watch for good body position and other factors, including use of the free arm and spurring action. Although not required, spurring will add points to a rider�s score. As in all the riding events, half of the score in bull riding is determined by the contestant�s performance and the other half is based on the animal's efforts. A bull rider will be disqualified for touching the animal, himself or his equipment with his free hand. This is the scariest event to watch, especially if you know someone competing. Take it from me, watching your friends get beaten into a pulp is not an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon. Bull riding was the subject of the movie "Eight Seconds"(a great movie for the few of you that haven't seen it). The movie chronicled the life of 1987 world champion Lane Frost, who died as the result of a bull riding accident at the 1989 Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days Rodeo. Which was a huge loss to the world, and rodeo.