Saddle bronc riding is a rodeo sport that involves riding on a horse that attempts to throw off ("buck") the rider. Participants attempt to remain on the horse for at least eight seconds after the gate of the holding pen is released. In competitions, participants are judged based on their showmanship as well as the horse’s ability to buck. Participants receive higher scores if they are able to lean back and show a sense of control in syncing their upward and downward motions with those of the horse. The participant is sat on a saddle and holds onto the reins; these are lifted up during spurring patterns with the horse. Due to the difficulty in balancing on the horse while performing complex motions, there is a high risk of injury associated with this rodeo sport.
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The Ontario High School Rodeo Association; Ontario Rodeo Association; Canadian Rodeo Association
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