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NORTH THOMPSON FALL FAIR & RODEO
BCRA RODEO ACTION
DID YOU KNOW? • Bulls don't charge at the colour red. They're colour blind. They charge because they see something moving. • Eight seconds was selected for rough stock events because the first eight seconds are the animal's best efforts. After that time, he tends to tire. Since half the rough stock points are based on the animal, cowboys want that animal to buck his best. • Bronc riding rules have changed since the days when they could do anything to hold on. In the 1800's, they often carried a quirt to urge the horse a little, and they fanned the bronc with their hat. Now they hold on with one hand and leave the other free.
every day starting at 1:30pm
COWBOY CHURCH
SUNDAY, 10:00am
• The average bucking horse or bull works less than five minutes per year in the arena. • Human skin is 1-2mm thick, horsehide is 5mm, and bull hide is 7mm thick.