What exactly is a mechanical bull? It is a machine-operated ride that gives a person the sensation that he or she is riding a bull. The mechanical bull has a saddle and it often has a model head of a bull even complete with horns. The speed of the bull can be adjusted. In order to prevent injury in the event that someone is thrown off of it, padded flooring is usually installed around the bull. Mechanical bulls are often found in bars but they can be the hit of any party whether it is a college fling, a school function or a corporate party. The mechanical bull will surely bring fun and laughter to your event.Here are some general tips you may want to keep in the back of your mind if you ever have the opportunity to ride a mechanical bull:

Since you are not at a real rodeo, you really don't have to try to act like a profession when riding a mechanical bull. You don't have to put one arm up in the air just like the real riders do, and you will not be disqualified if you use both hands. If you insist on acting like a professional bull rider, then you must keep up that act for the entire ride.

Make the exit count. That is the last way people are going to remember you. It is a fact that everyone will eventually fall off the bull. It's all about the law of physics. Don't fight falling off the bull, just embrace it. Try leaping off the mechanical bull before it ends up dragging you through the mud”. This is the only way you can exit the ring and still have your dignity intact.

If you cannot even get on the mechanical bull, then you should probably not even try to ride it. You should just admit that you can't do it and forfeit your turn. You certainly do not want to end up making a fool of yourself.

Show good sportsmanship. There seems to be a lot of animosity between those people who ride the bull and the bull operator. It seems that at least 50% of the people who get thrown off end up giving a dirty look to the bull operator. You have to understand that it the bull operator's job to get you off that bull as fast as possible. You should give the operator a little nod to acknowledge that you were beaten by him. It's just a simple rule of bull riding etiquette.

Don't take multiple turns riding the bull. Some people are only concerned with setting their own person record. Taking multiple bull rides is not the best way to build up your image. Taking anything more than one ride may just show how big a loser you are.

Now you know what a mechanical bull is and have some tips to follow if you ever happen to have the chance to ride one of these animals”. Remember, this is not a contest so just relax and try to have some fun.

[ Last edited by  jake at 28-1-2008 16:39 ]