This breathtaking feat consists of a dive from a horse at full gallop to
the horns of a full-grown steer and throwing the animal by hand. One of
the most dangerous stunts in the rodeo business, it also requires
extraordinary strength and agility on the part of the cowboy. The bull
dogger must stop the animal and “twist him down” so that all four feet
are off the ground on the side in which the head is pointed. The record
time for this event is three and two-fifths seconds.
[Illustration: Cowboy and bull]
Bull dogging is purely an exhibition trick, but it has developed into a
regular rodeo event, with many outstanding bull doggers contesting for
the large prize money offered for it.
[Illustration: A “ROLLIN’” HORSE]