Rodeo bulls are bred through science to buck riders.

Why do bulls buck?Bulls have inborn abilities that include jumping, bucking and kicking.Rodeo bulls want to get that lump of weight off their backs when they're first introduced to riders.There is controversy among animal rights groups and those who do not understand the inner workings of the rodeo.They think that someone must be doing something to the poor animals to make them buck like that.

These are not run-of-the-mill bulls.Rodeo bulls are bred for their bucking ability.It's in their genes.When they should and shouldn't get cantankerous, they're further trained to know.They don't have to be provoked by pain or even discomfort before they will buck on cue.

The bulls are not made to buck.They are going to do that.A painless, harmless method is used to encourage this ability and behavior and to give the animal the incentive to buck as hard and effectively as possible.The flank strap is used to accomplish it.

The strap does not cause pain despite what some animal rights activists say.It works like a lead chain for a dog or a small amount in a saddle horse's mouth.The flank strap is tightened the same way as a riding saddle, except the flank has a quick release.