The Real Heroes of Bull Riding: Rodeo Clowns

When you attend a rodeo, you tend to find people extremely surprised by the rough and tough bull riders and what they do in the arena. You may feel that you are seeing extraordinary workers doing work. These workers are known as rodeo clowns, and they do more than just attempt to entertain a crowd. There are various educational programs in boarding high schools that teach students the importance of maintaining a healthy farm and how to take care of animals — you could say rodeo clowns are all about offering protection and taking care of animals.

Rodeo clowns are actually known as bullfighters in the realm of rodeo. They are the ones that throw themselves in danger whenever a cowboy has fallen and there is the possibility of getting injured by an animal. Thanks to these bullfighters, cowboys can focus on riding their bull and when they fall, they don’t have to worry about being protected.

Bull fighters are not just in charge of throwing their lives in front of immediate danger, but they also entertain the crowd. Rodeo clowns aren’t what you would expect — they aren’t just like circus clowns that try and do tricks, they actually help people stay safe during a rodeo event.

Luckily, rodeo clowns also help up-and-coming rodeo stars who are currently attending boarding high schools that offer such programs. Whenever schools compete, just like in the professional circuits, rodeo clowns help keep riders safe and protected.

Rodeo clowns have been around since the early 1900s, and they are not expected to go anywhere. As long as there are venues and boarding high schools that continue to celebrate rodeo, there will always be a place for a rodeo clown.

There are typically three rodeo clowns at a rodeo. Two of them protect the riders from any bulls or bucking broncos from stomping the cowboys. The third rodeo clown, also known as the barrel man, is the one who brings comedic relief to the audience. The other two clowns will come to help the barrel man every now and then, but in most cases the barrel man is the star of the show.

Next time you are at a rodeo at a state fair or one of the boarding high schools in Utah, watch these brave rodeo clowns take on some of nature’s wildest animals. It takes a lot to for them to do their job, and sometimes they even get hurt. Get involved at your next rodeo and have some fun with your friends, family and barrel man.

Eric Simmons is an academic writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Wasatch Academy. Follow on Twitter.