BAREBACK BRONC RIDING
Actually, this is less dangerous than riding a bronc with a saddle, but more difficult to stay aboard.
Balance is all-important, since the cowboy is without benefit of stirrups or saddle and must depend upon his knees for controlling his position on the horse. One hand holds the halter and the other must swing free, never touching the horse.
Even the good bareback riders are often thrown, but the fall as a rule is “clean” and results only in the cowboy being thoroughly jarred.
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