I grew up running barrels in the local rodeos at an early age because my family did. I’d say it’s a part of our culture here. No one ever describes it like that but that’s how I see it.
As a southerner myself, that politeness is hammered into our heads at an early stage and is a punishable offense if you’re not polite to others in my family. I vividly remember that before we got out of the car when we went anywhere, my dad turning around to point to us. “Yes, ma’am. No, sir. Excuse me. Please and thank you” 🫵🏻 You never forget your manners.
@@RWS1255……wooden spoon, paddle, belt, strop and switch survivor. I’m 15 so….you know. Also, unless a person asks you not to call them “Miss Emily and just call me Emily” or something (which is VERY rare), everyone at school from the lunch lady to the principal was “Miss Laura” or “Miss Hannah” (obviously whatever their name might be and at home my dad is answered by “yes sir” or “no sir” and my mom “yes ma’am” or no “ma’am”. My dad answers his dad (my grandpa) with “yes sir” and “no sir”. God help us if we forget lol (actually they just remind you to show your manners). I have a buddy who has a really power mongering dad and he can’t even say “what?” to his dad, if he didn’t hear him or something. He has to say “Sir?” That’s way too far in my opinion but that’s just me.
I was raised to be respectful and my son has been raised that way. You will hear a lot of children talk like thar especially in the Southern U.S. That's just the way we are raised!
Being raised to be polite and respectful is not confined to the South. It's more about whether you were raised in rural America (where people are primarily conservative) vs urban America (where people are primarily liberal). Or raised with a religious upbringing. For instance, I grew up in the Northeast and my mother. who grew up on a farm, raised me to be polite and respectful to everyone but especially my elders (which was anyone older than me). My dad always addressed people as sir or ma'am even as a middle aged adult. He was one of a dying breed, an old fashioned gentleman through and through. My dad's parents immigrated from Italy. I wouldn't be surprised if his forebears came from rural Italy. But both parents were also raised Catholic, so there's the religious component as well.
I'm from the rural south and worked with Yankees. What I found out was,the people that was raised in the rural areas were just like us. It's people from the big cities that aren't polite,there morals are different. Even the rural Yankees don't like the city folk.
JB had to retire when he broke his neck. JB is a REAL cowboy. He moves cattle on his farm. He used to also ride broncos. This is a way of life around certain parts of the US. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS FAM.
There are several videos of a bull called Bodacious. He injured a rider that needed reconstruction of is face. The same guy drew him again in another event, but chose not to ride him . He was applauded by the spectaters . He was riden 8 times out of 135 rides . Was retired at his prime by his owwner.
Anybody who ever saw Bodacious remembers him. He was like bolt of lightening. He was a monster and the cause of many a Cowboy's nightmares. I don't follow the NPR so I'm no expert. Has there ever been a Bull as dangerous and brutal as Bodacious?
I'm 45 when I was little we didn't have helmets or a vest. Cowboy hat and hold on!!! My family's from Fort Worth, Texas it's life!!! Much love from Lawton Fort Sill Oklahoma keep up the great work. *** THE GERBLAXICAN ***
I grew up in the Northeast, am in my sixties now and still say yes sir and yes ma'am... only now it's usually to adults younger than me. It was so ingrained in me by my parents growing up that it's just automatic. Having good manners, being polite and respecting your elders isn't confined to the South.
@ Yes sir i was born in kentucky and lived there til i was 20 and moved to tennessee. i miss my home but kentucky is awesome bc its half midwest and half southern
There’s points for the bull and points for the rider added up for the total score of the ride. If you pick the calm placid bull, you’ll get a lower score than one that could throw you in the sky. Howdy from Texas!
14:58 He wasn’t using it as swear word. In this context bucking a verb. Those are bucking bulls. They’re being bred to make it more difficult to ride. Bred to buck. They’re bucking harder. What he probably meant to say was “it’s making* bucking harder and harder”
When I was a kid one of my friends was in a rodeo family. They practiced in their own arena. We used to play football in the arena. They had belt buckles and photos through out the house. Tough family. I’ve been to rodeos but never paid any attention to them. Recently the wife and I went to one and watched. That was absolutely awesome!!! What great vibe. It’s all about family fun. It’s about taking pride in your country. People have manners and would help each other in a heart beat. Conservative hard working folks. I missed out on a great lifestyle. I moved from the country to the city and turned liberal in nature. I thought I had made the right move. Conservative hard working people are my kind of people as it turns out. We will watch more rodeos. I loved it. My wife did too. Sad part is I had lived around it and lots of kids grew up around we’re all in it. I never cared about it. Good people. There word is everything.
We go to the PBR every year, have seen some terrible wrecks but we have seen incredible rides...You need to look up the bull called "Bodacious"...it was the meanest most famous bull at one time and no bull rider wanted to get that bull...Bodacious #J-31 (1988 - May 16, 2000) was an American bucking bull. He was known throughout the rodeo world as "the world's most dangerous bull". Horses, bulls, livestock are a lifestyle...I ride 3 days a week minimum. I have come off a horse 2 times in 40 years and have zero plans in stopping what I love to do. These Bull riders have it in their blood!
The yes ma’am you kept hearing is pretty much a southern thing. (We’re a southern state, but we’re not considered “the south”). Texas is Texas, and we have our own way of doing things. (Not that northern children aren’t respectful). Children here are taught from the womb to respect their elders, and they do. “What bull do you want to ride?” Jono : “I’ll take the one laying down over there.” 🤣😂 Me too Jono. My father rode broncos in the rodeos. He said the worst was when they would jump, and land on all four hooves simultaneously. He said it’s very jarring, and that your spine takes a beating. He couldn’t remember how many times he broke a bone. I’m a native of Houston, Texas. Houston has the largest rodeo in the world called Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It is held every year, and will start in the next couple of months. You’ll see people riding horses in large groups on the side of the freeway, headed to the arena in downtown Houston. It’s a common sight during rodeo days. I’d love for y’all to be here to enjoy it, because you would love it. After that, you could take a 5 hour drive up to Fort Worth (where my sister lives), to the stockyards to see the Longhorns. I do hope y’all have the opportunity to visit 🇺🇸, and Texas. Remember, if you come to Texas, July and August are the hottest months of the year here. 🔥🥵 Much ♥️ from Texas!
Lovely Family you have! Born and raised in Texas by deep root southerner folk.. Now live in Michigan at 36 for many years now - I've had many people comment on my mannerisms and my Mam's and Sir's at the beginning or end of my sentences. Respect is taught very young in the south.
tbh its less a hobby or activity and more a way of life. alot of country folk especially texans grow up doin this. theyre some tough folks. much love to all texans, from Kentucky❤💪🏼
It’s true.. my Daddy wouldn’t let me ride, but we had the barrel between the trees and I conquered that thing every time Except that one time that I flew off and landed on my cousin and he got a concussion 😂😂😂
I grew up with rodeo. My cousin was voted #1 bull fighter 5 years in a row at Louisiana State Finals Rodeo by cowboys. Uncle actually had a riding arena at his house. Was a wonderful way to grow up.
Howdy from Texas. Dear Graham family. I'm so happy that y'all finally watched this video that I'm sure I've been bugging Jono to watch for far too long. So I was ecstatic when I saw y'all were finally going to watch it. And I was so pleased with your reactions. Love y'all ! So thank y'all so much. And Jono, you said my name perfectly. 😁 Cheers !
I was born and raised in Iowa. My Daddy raised me as I raised my kids. Open doors for women, children and elderly. All strangers are sir or ma'am. Elderly are ALWAYS sir or ma'am. Injuries are part of life, risk is part of life. I've broken multiple bones... I've been declared dead, woke from a coma as they were turning off the life support. I've broken my nose multiple times, had both legs reattached literally...and of all my injuries...only one was from breaking horses in my twenties. Most of my injuries were from fugitive recovery, bodyguard and bouncing. The reality is, kids get hurt riding bikes, kids get hit by cars, kids get hurt skiing, sledding, playing soccer...that's the reality of life. I would never have survived my adult life if I had parents who didn't let me outside because of THEIR fears.
Well said! Many many many of the best and most necessary lessons I learned in life, and the ones that made me into a responsible adult, were learned from broken bones, welts, bruises, skinned knees. Without consequences, accountability, boundaries, manners, respect, and real needs, how are you supposed to know how to behave in the world? We’re doing our kids no favors by refusing to let them learn about what life throws at you.
Guys as a South African we play rugby and grow up pretty tough in this country. Certainly not as dangerous as bull riding but we are no strangers to tough love. At 49 years old I still say yes maam thank you maam, yes sir thank you sir. My daughter falls off horses and my heart stops every time but its what she loves and its part of our lifestyle. Bring your kids up with love, but also the space to learn lifes hard lessons. It will benefit them years from now when you are no longer there to protect them.
My granddaughters rodeo. They have had a few injuries. But, I’ve seen more crutches, slings, ice packs on a football team than I’ve ever seen at a jr/sr high rodeo in Texas. These kids put put lots of hours training and practice to develop their sport.
It’s definitely dangerous but for some it’s been highly beneficial. The record for winning the most money bull riding belongs to JB Mauney with 7.4 million for his career. The next four on the money list are Silvano Alves at 6.7 million. Jose Leme at 6.4 million. Guilherme Marching at 5.3 million and Justin Mc Bride at 5.1 million.
Yea we grew up hard & fast! Once of age your allowed to move up to Bulls. I rode saddle bronc & bulls, have to apply & pay your entry fees along with showing your prca card. We grew up astride a horse from 1.5yrs old. Drove tractors, combiness, swathers, pickups & even the occasional big rig. In the fall we stacked saddle blankets on the seat & installed wooden blocks bolted to the clutch, brake & gas peddles. In the fall kids 10 & up would help bring in the crops... driving on the roads ect. At 14 we could take drivers Ed to become legal with a drivers license. At 13 I had 12-13 other kids working under me. I owned 5 mowers & paid wages. I had a 1965 chevy longed 2 wheel drive that I hauled kids, moved them around & took the grass back to the hogs. This was after all my chores were done. Bought all my school clothes & boots, played sports ect. We were taught to respect our elders & betters. Listen twice as much as we talked because we had 2 ears. Alot of rules but basically you were treated as a man & talked to as one as soon as you chose to act like an adult. Trust me we rede hurt more often than not. It's a lifestyle not a sport. Bull spurs angle down & back more than my normal spurs. My show spurs are worth 3k -4k with my fancy straps & inlaid silver. A common saying was "It's a Long ways from your heart, I recon I won't die today!" Suck it up. If we cried... got called "Ballbaby Titty Mouse!! We learned to become tough & hard work built muscles & calluses. You get scored 0-50 & your bull or bronc scored the same for perfect ride =100 but a perfect ride has never been scored. Tons of rules like Marking your bronc where your spurs need to be up on the horses front shoulders or get docked. Cowboy Up! Dusty D
My high school had a rodeo arena as part of the agricultural program... this was from 1954 and through the 70s. Every friday night in the late spring-summer!!! Sadly, they closed the rodeo at the high school because of insurance. But now, there is brand new a city rodeo called Cy-Fair rodeo association.
Im now 74 yrs old, and was born and raised in Texas. When I was young, I was a ranch hand on my father-in-laws ranch. I fed the cows and bulls everyday. I used to give them veterinary injections, and they were put in a "squeeze-chute". None of them liked to be restrained, and I gave them an injection in the neck.I think it pissed them off and I NEVER turned my back on them...EVER!. I did try to ride him ONCE! BUT, as you surmise....I lasted about 2-3 seconds!!The "experience" what I was told in Viet Nam....The jungle was NOT trying to kill you,but it was completely indefferent if you died.... spooky when you think about getting on his back!!!!!
Any sport can be dangerous, football, hockey, the worst injury I ever received was playing soccer.As long as this is what the kid wants to do, go for it. It builds character.
It also makes them face that FEAR of just doing stuff YOUNG and honestly i'd say that's really good I've met so many people in their adult years that are just terrified of doing ANYTHING
A lot of these kids dads rode and many kids look up to their dad as a super hero. So it’s natural children want to follow in their dad’s footsteps and share similar interests.
@SM89- always will be on all programs that's just the way streaming apps work. I'm actually an expat living overseas and yes Netflix has only season 7 to the total end of season 17. Season 18 won't be added until they are completely finished with the season I suppose as usual. But if they use a VPN they can pick up a channel or something to get up-to-date. There are streaming services that I use here overseas where I get live TV from the states or any other country I want without even using a VPN. There's actually two of them I use I can't remember the name of one of them but the other is called Cinema.
My cousin's boy rode in the PBR Australia & PBR US. He even went to Brazil for a few competitions. He won a few buckles & place 2nd & 3nd in others. It's definitely not as glamourous as they make it out to be. Especially in the US, they have to have particular health insurance. Which cost a lot & coverage is not the best. Riders often travel from one town to the next just for the chance to ride. Some live out of their trucks/cars/trailers & eat unhealthily. I know one of Australia's bucking bull breeders. He has had his bulls in event all over the globe. He makes more money out of breeding then he ever did riding on the circuit. He's now a retired very rich man & has handed down the business to his children.
When you're raised in the south it's yes ma'am, yes sir, hold the door open, don't eat with your elbows on the table. You never know, your mom might be behind you. And you don't want to get snatched up by the ear.
It’s a way of life. I am what the a call a cowboy kid. Or what we call a country kid. It’s a different breed of parents and kids that is for sure. But really respect the animal
🇨🇦 Yes, they’re tough but they’re also extremely fit! I met a few amateur rodeo riders, both bull and bronc riders, and they were the most physically fit I’ve ever met, except one MMA fighter I was introduced to by a friend once. They are very health and fitness conscious.
I grew up on a farm in Maryland and even on the east coast we had rodeo I rode in the jr bronc no saddle and won a few times It’s a blast after a horse fell on me and broke my back I gave it up to do something safer. Racing motorcycles
There's a lot of Christians in that part of the country between that and the way the parents were raised is how the children are raised as far as politeness. The more of God that gets in you, the more of God that usually tends to come out. That aspect tends to help with children being polite also.
Older American here, again. I find it very amusing & telling to see the reporters reactions to what she's seeing. I get the impression that she finds all this very disturbing.
A South African friend of mine- well they live in South Africa, but she came from Rhodesia (as it was called) and he was from Nigeria- had a daughter who rode horses and had a dream of working on a true working cattle ranch. She was quite serious about it and my friend approached me about helping her find a ranch in Texas that might hire her as a cowgirl and ranch hand. They thought that since I live in Texas I know plenty of working ranches. Unfortunately I lived in Houston and Austin during those times and didn't know of any ranchers with a place big enough to hire outsiders. I hope she found what she was looking for.
Tough resilient kids become tough, resilient adults. Life is not social media. It is tough and unfair. You have to suck it up and press on. Letting kids have an extended adolescence, or helicopter parents; does them and society no good When I was about their age, I was riding and did some steer riding. I also drove the tractor with my uncle's help).
@@FollowingGhost yes, 100% a bull riders get injured and 25% chronic injury last for a lifetime. … tough kids become cripples. It’s outdated cultural abuse
Most Southerners say 'yes ma'am', 'no ma'am', 'yes sir' and 'no sir'. Even at the age of 60, I still say yes ma'am to my mother. I think it's a shame that most kids are not taught that kind of respect anymore. I thank you for appreciating The cowboy Way of life. Y'all take care and may Father YHVH, God, bless y'all. And to your son, when I was a kid I've egged a few houses also. 😮 😂😂
I am Gen X, born in the 60's. Although I didn't grow up bull riding, I did grow up during a time when were independent. Our parents did not know where we were all day. If we did get hurt and they saw us get hurt, they would make us get up and shake it off. The ONLY time they might be worried is if we broke a bone. One time I was riding my bike with no hands. I turned around to show my dad and because I wasn't looking where I was going, I ran into the back of a parked car. I was hurt a little and cried and was told it was my fault for not looking where I was going and get up and back on the bike. That is how older generations were raised. If you didn't get hurt growing up, something was wrong with you.
When I was a senior 18 yrs old I was about 3 years in I broke 6 ribs at once. One of the first things my dad told me was “it’s not if you get hurt, it’s when and how bad.”
I used to work with horses, and although I wasn’t a rodeo guy, I had a good friend who was. The guys at the highest level of the sport are like rock stars, and I kid you not… Instead of playing a guitar to get the girls, they do it with their riding and bravery.
I am 74 and there many times I will greet someone and it is "morning/afternoon/evening Ma'am and even some of the men although I don't expect that from men. If I didn't use those when I was young my Mom was quick to correct me.
These kids grow up to great men and women. They will do the same when they have kids. They learn that hard work and pain is part of life. These are my neighbors. We raise cattle and drill for oil. This our life and we love it
You should check out " Anchor Brand Ranch ". They are an amazing ranching family in Nevada not far from Area 51. The kids drive bull dozer and Semi Trucks etc.
Many of us in America grew up on farms and ranches. We have taken care of and worked with all these animals from the times we were small children. Maybe this is why when other countries get in trouble they look to America to help them out. We’re just tougher all around.
The bull that ended JBs career was a beast. JB ended up getting the bull so he now owns and takes care of the bull that ended it all. It's a really good story but not sure what it's called. Maybe the bull was Bushwacker or something. JB said basically the bull ended my career and now I'm gonna take care of him til he dies or I die. He says he is actually really calm. The video would prolly be called "the bull that ended JBs career" I don't know how to spell JBs last name.😊
In the south eastern part of the US your kids are expected to respect adults and each other. Manners are extremely important in the southern part of the US. You are taught early to say Yes, ma'am or yes, sir. If you don't respond you get the LOOK. LOL
No Sr. No Ma'am 😂 that was definitely not what was said When he said "The more the stuff they breed, the more the stuff they do It's GETTING bucking harder and harder. GETTING bucking harder and harder was like saying MAKING bucking harder and harder 😂
Yeah Texas kids grow up tough, I've seen one cowboy that had his scull crushed, had to be care flighted to an emergency surgery, 6 months of therapy, and the next rodeo he won first place and is still riding. My dad was kicked in the head by a bronc, he punched it, knocked it out, broke 3 fingers, had me tape him up and went to work.
Our kids play the sports they love in spite of the injuries. They can get hit by a car crossing the road. They can fall out of a tree and break an arm. Things happens. You cant wrap them in bubble wrap. Let them have fun and do what they love.
We had a rodeo years ago in Michigan l don't know if they still have it. Alot of our horse farms went condos. Saline had one. Does the Saline Michigan still have one.
I'm 48yo and started at 5 riding sheep. I have had 20 surgeries trying to fix stuff I've broken; 2 replaced hips, 4 knee surgeries, 2 abdominal surgeries, 3 shoulder surgeries, 3-7 vertebrae in my neck are fused and 3 lower back surgeries. I've still got 2 surgeries I need, but I would do it all over again if I could. It gets in your blood and even broken all to hell you train to get back on. I still think sometimes that I might have 1 more ride in me. It's a love of the adrenaline rush and hearing the crowd cheer. I started my daughter on sheep when she was 4 and she didn't like it. She plays softball now and I'm actual glad because i don't want her to be crippled up like me. But, I would also never steer her away if she decided she wanted to start riding bulls or broncs. There is a rodeo in almost every city and town in the West and a lot in the East.
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It's not a hobby or an "activity".....it's a lifestyle. It's the way a lot of us grow up....especially in Texas.
Agreed. Grew up with it, and it's just natural.
I grew up running barrels in the local rodeos at an early age because my family did. I’d say it’s a part of our culture here. No one ever describes it like that but that’s how I see it.
I was 18 when I decided to move up to bulls... then the stock arrived. Totally changed my mind.
Yep, I grew up in ranching in rural Oregon, ranch nearby was a rodeo stock ranch.
Yeah, my moms cousin and her kids are rodeo people through and through
As a southerner myself, that politeness is hammered into our heads at an early stage and is a punishable offense if you’re not polite to others in my family.
I vividly remember that before we got out of the car when we went anywhere, my dad turning around to point to us.
“Yes, ma’am. No, sir. Excuse me. Please and thank you” 🫵🏻 You never forget your manners.
😂😂✋🏼wooden spoon survivor 😂
@@RWS1255……wooden spoon, paddle, belt, strop and switch survivor. I’m 15 so….you know.
Also, unless a person asks you not to call them “Miss Emily and just call me Emily” or something (which is VERY rare), everyone at school from the lunch lady to the principal was “Miss Laura” or “Miss Hannah” (obviously whatever their name might be and at home my dad is answered by “yes sir” or “no sir” and my mom “yes ma’am” or no “ma’am”. My dad answers his dad (my grandpa) with “yes sir” and “no sir”. God help us if we forget lol (actually they just remind you to show your manners). I have a buddy who has a really power mongering dad and he can’t even say “what?” to his dad, if he didn’t hear him or something. He has to say “Sir?” That’s way too far in my opinion but that’s just me.
I was raised to be respectful and my son has been raised that way. You will hear a lot of children talk like thar especially in the Southern U.S. That's just the way we are raised!
Being raised to be polite and respectful is not confined to the South. It's more about whether you were raised in rural America (where people are primarily conservative) vs urban America (where people are primarily liberal). Or raised with a religious upbringing.
For instance, I grew up in the Northeast and my mother. who grew up on a farm, raised me to be polite and respectful to everyone but especially my elders (which was anyone older than me). My dad always addressed people as sir or ma'am even as a middle aged adult. He was one of a dying breed, an old fashioned gentleman through and through. My dad's parents immigrated from Italy. I wouldn't be surprised if his forebears came from rural Italy. But both parents were also raised Catholic, so there's the religious component as well.
and in the rural West and Midwest
I'm from the rural south and worked with Yankees. What I found out was,the people that was raised in the rural areas were just like us. It's people from the big cities that aren't polite,there morals are different. Even the rural Yankees don't like the city folk.
When non southern children come down here and say your name without a miss I honestly almost have a physical reaction 😅
@@roscoeshepardyep. It’s country life that treats people right.
JB had to retire when he broke his neck. JB is a REAL cowboy. He moves cattle on his farm. He used to also ride broncos.
This is a way of life around certain parts of the US. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS FAM.
Americans including kids are tough, fearless and brave
There are several videos of a bull called Bodacious. He injured a rider that needed reconstruction of is face. The same guy drew him again in another event, but chose not to ride him . He was applauded by the spectaters . He was riden 8 times out of 135 rides . Was retired at his prime by his owwner.
I was going to mention Bodacious. Glad you did.
Anybody who ever saw Bodacious remembers him. He was like bolt of lightening. He was a monster and the cause of many a Cowboy's nightmares. I don't follow the NPR so I'm no expert. Has there ever been a Bull as dangerous and brutal as Bodacious?
You should definitely look into women's events - especially barrel racing.
I still say yes ma’am even as a 35 year old in Minnesota. Texas never leaves you completely 😂
Seventy two and I still say yes ma'am or sir when I can find someone older than I.
I'm 45 when I was little we didn't have helmets or a vest. Cowboy hat and hold on!!! My family's from Fort Worth, Texas it's life!!! Much love from Lawton Fort Sill Oklahoma keep up the great work. *** THE GERBLAXICAN ***
Ditto...
Yep no helmets back then
If I grew up like you Ed I would of rode wearing a suit of armor.
@mwillblade lol
My dad was a steerwrestling champion
Yes Ma'am, Yes Sir.....or I got a Knuckle Sandwich from my mother, NO MATTER WHERE WE'RE AT ! I'm 51...and she'll still do it!
Lol same bub
i couldnt even imagine not saying Yes sir/no sir yes ma’am no ma’am
Yep I’m in Minnesota now but grew up in Texas and still say yes and no ma’am. It’s weird not to.
I grew up in the Northeast, am in my sixties now and still say yes sir and yes ma'am... only now it's usually to adults younger than me. It was so ingrained in me by my parents growing up that it's just automatic. Having good manners, being polite and respecting your elders isn't confined to the South.
@ Yes sir i was born in kentucky and lived there til i was 20 and moved to tennessee. i miss my home but kentucky is awesome bc its half midwest and half southern
Lance is 20 years old now, riding in PBR events.
There’s points for the bull and points for the rider added up for the total score of the ride. If you pick the calm placid bull, you’ll get a lower score than one that could throw you in the sky.
Howdy from Texas!
My nephew was in bull riding as a teenager, going for a scholarship! Yes, scholarship, just like football and other jocks!😂
I love your family! Feel better Aria.
14:58 He wasn’t using it as swear word. In this context bucking a verb. Those are bucking bulls. They’re being bred to make it more difficult to ride. Bred to buck. They’re bucking harder. What he probably meant to say was “it’s making* bucking harder and harder”
I have to say I enjoy all your longer videos. That was a great reaction. I hope you all have a great week.
When I was a kid one of my friends was in a rodeo family. They practiced in their own arena. We used to play football in the arena. They had belt buckles and photos through out the house. Tough family. I’ve been to rodeos but never paid any attention to them. Recently the wife and I went to one and watched. That was absolutely awesome!!! What great vibe. It’s all about family fun. It’s about taking pride in your country. People have manners and would help each other in a heart beat. Conservative hard working folks. I missed out on a great lifestyle. I moved from the country to the city and turned liberal in nature. I thought I had made the right move. Conservative hard working people are my kind of people as it turns out. We will watch more rodeos. I loved it. My wife did too. Sad part is I had lived around it and lots of kids grew up around we’re all in it. I never cared about it. Good people. There word is everything.
We go to the PBR every year, have seen some terrible wrecks but we have seen incredible rides...You need to look up the bull called "Bodacious"...it was the meanest most famous bull at one time and no bull rider wanted to get that bull...Bodacious #J-31 (1988 - May 16, 2000) was an American bucking bull. He was known throughout the rodeo world as "the world's most dangerous bull". Horses, bulls, livestock are a lifestyle...I ride 3 days a week minimum. I have come off a horse 2 times in 40 years and have zero plans in stopping what I love to do. These Bull riders have it in their blood!
The yes ma’am you kept hearing is pretty much a southern thing. (We’re a southern state, but we’re not considered “the south”). Texas is Texas, and we have our own way of doing things. (Not that northern children aren’t respectful). Children here are taught from the womb to respect their elders, and they do.
“What bull do you want to ride?” Jono : “I’ll take the one laying down over there.” 🤣😂 Me too Jono.
My father rode broncos in the rodeos. He said the worst was when they would jump, and land on all four hooves simultaneously. He said it’s very jarring, and that your spine takes a beating. He couldn’t remember how many times he broke a bone.
I’m a native of Houston, Texas. Houston has the largest rodeo in the world called Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It is held every year, and will start in the next couple of months. You’ll see people riding horses in large groups on the side of the freeway, headed to the arena in downtown Houston. It’s a common sight during rodeo days. I’d love for y’all to be here to enjoy it, because you would love it. After that, you could take a 5 hour drive up to Fort Worth (where my sister lives), to the stockyards to see the Longhorns.
I do hope y’all have the opportunity to visit 🇺🇸, and Texas. Remember, if you come to Texas, July and August are the hottest months of the year here. 🔥🥵
Much ♥️ from Texas!
I agree with you.. it's mostly in the south, but I was born and raised in Boston, and we were always taught "yes ma'am," or "no sir."
It's not a southern thing it's how you are raised no matter where you are from.
It's a lifestyle, and it's great. It teaches you respect, to work hard, and work as a family.
Lovely Family you have!
Born and raised in Texas by deep root southerner folk..
Now live in Michigan at 36 for many years now - I've had many people comment on my mannerisms and my Mam's and Sir's at the beginning or end of my sentences. Respect is taught very young in the south.
tbh its less a hobby or activity and more a way of life. alot of country folk especially texans grow up doin this. theyre some tough folks. much love to all texans, from Kentucky❤💪🏼
Thank you! Much love back from Houston, Texas. ♥️
It’s true.. my Daddy wouldn’t let me ride, but we had the barrel between the trees and I conquered that thing every time
Except that one time that I flew off and landed on my cousin and he got a concussion 😂😂😂
I grew up with rodeo. My cousin was voted #1 bull fighter 5 years in a row at Louisiana State Finals Rodeo by cowboys. Uncle actually had a riding arena at his house. Was a wonderful way to grow up.
Howdy from Texas.
Dear Graham family. I'm so happy that y'all finally watched this video that I'm sure I've been bugging Jono to watch for far too long. So I was ecstatic when I saw y'all were finally going to watch it. And I was so pleased with your reactions. Love y'all !
So thank y'all so much. And Jono, you said my name perfectly. 😁 Cheers !
You are so great ❤
This family is so awesome and I’m so glad they have fans like you!
I was born and raised in Iowa. My Daddy raised me as I raised my kids. Open doors for women, children and elderly. All strangers are sir or ma'am. Elderly are ALWAYS sir or ma'am.
Injuries are part of life, risk is part of life. I've broken multiple bones... I've been declared dead, woke from a coma as they were turning off the life support. I've broken my nose multiple times, had both legs reattached literally...and of all my injuries...only one was from breaking horses in my twenties. Most of my injuries were from fugitive recovery, bodyguard and bouncing. The reality is, kids get hurt riding bikes, kids get hit by cars, kids get hurt skiing, sledding, playing soccer...that's the reality of life. I would never have survived my adult life if I had parents who didn't let me outside because of THEIR fears.
Well said! Many many many of the best and most necessary lessons I learned in life, and the ones that made me into a responsible adult, were learned from broken bones, welts, bruises, skinned knees. Without consequences, accountability, boundaries, manners, respect, and real needs, how are you supposed to know how to behave in the world? We’re doing our kids no favors by refusing to let them learn about what life throws at you.
Great reaction! Best wishes to all of you. 👍🐄🐮
It is nice to have her back and I hope she gets to feeling better real soon.
Guys as a South African we play rugby and grow up pretty tough in this country. Certainly not as dangerous as bull riding but we are no strangers to tough love. At 49 years old I still say yes maam thank you maam, yes sir thank you sir. My daughter falls off horses and my heart stops every time but its what she loves and its part of our lifestyle. Bring your kids up with love, but also the space to learn lifes hard lessons. It will benefit them years from now when you are no longer there to protect them.
My granddaughters rodeo. They have had a few injuries. But, I’ve seen more crutches, slings, ice packs on a football team than I’ve ever seen at a jr/sr high rodeo in Texas. These kids put put lots of hours training and practice to develop their sport.
8:20 That risk is what makes it special. The juice is worth the squeeze as "they" like to say.
It’s definitely dangerous but for some it’s been highly beneficial. The record for winning the most money bull riding belongs to JB Mauney with 7.4 million for his career. The next four on the money list are Silvano Alves at 6.7 million. Jose Leme at 6.4 million. Guilherme Marching at 5.3 million and Justin Mc Bride at 5.1 million.
I'm sorry, but your face when your son asks "what's bull semon" 😅😅😅
At least the video immediately explained 🥰
Yea we grew up hard & fast! Once of age your allowed to move up to Bulls. I rode saddle bronc & bulls, have to apply & pay your entry fees along with showing your prca card. We grew up astride a horse from 1.5yrs old. Drove tractors, combiness, swathers, pickups & even the occasional big rig. In the fall we stacked saddle blankets on the seat & installed wooden blocks bolted to the clutch, brake & gas peddles. In the fall kids 10 & up would help bring in the crops... driving on the roads ect. At 14 we could take drivers Ed to become legal with a drivers license. At 13 I had 12-13 other kids working under me. I owned 5 mowers & paid wages. I had a 1965 chevy longed 2 wheel drive that I hauled kids, moved them around & took the grass back to the hogs. This was after all my chores were done. Bought all my school clothes & boots, played sports ect. We were taught to respect our elders & betters. Listen twice as much as we talked because we had 2 ears. Alot of rules but basically you were treated as a man & talked to as one as soon as you chose to act like an adult. Trust me we rede hurt more often than not. It's a lifestyle not a sport. Bull spurs angle down & back more than my normal spurs. My show spurs are worth 3k -4k with my fancy straps & inlaid silver. A common saying was "It's a Long ways from your heart, I recon I won't die today!" Suck it up. If we cried... got called "Ballbaby Titty Mouse!! We learned to become tough & hard work built muscles & calluses. You get scored 0-50 & your bull or bronc scored the same for perfect ride =100 but a perfect ride has never been scored. Tons of rules like Marking your bronc where your spurs need to be up on the horses front shoulders or get docked. Cowboy Up! Dusty D
The bull is half your score, you want the best one available.
My high school had a rodeo arena as part of the agricultural program... this was from 1954 and through the 70s. Every friday night in the late spring-summer!!!
Sadly, they closed the rodeo at the high school because of insurance. But now, there is brand new a city rodeo called Cy-Fair rodeo association.
Bull riding a lot of times is a generational way of life unlike other sports.
There are even "Cowboy Churches" all over the US.
Often meeting in rodeo arenas, barns or small country church.
Im now 74 yrs old, and was born and raised in Texas. When I was young, I was a ranch hand on my father-in-laws ranch. I fed the cows and bulls everyday. I used to give them veterinary injections, and they were put in a "squeeze-chute". None of them liked to be restrained, and I gave them an injection in the neck.I think it pissed them off and I NEVER turned my back on them...EVER!. I did try to ride him ONCE! BUT, as you surmise....I lasted about 2-3 seconds!!The "experience" what I was told in Viet Nam....The jungle was NOT trying to kill you,but it was completely indefferent if you died.... spooky when you think about getting on his back!!!!!
Any sport can be dangerous, football, hockey, the worst injury I ever received was playing soccer.As long as this is what the kid wants to do, go for it. It builds character.
Comparing it to other sports is absurd.
100% of bull riders get injured.
25% it’s career ending.
10 times that of football.
It also makes them face that FEAR of just doing stuff YOUNG and honestly i'd say that's really good I've met so many people in their adult years that are just terrified of doing ANYTHING
You don't want to draw a passive bull. The less the bull bucks, the less points the cowboy gets and the less money he makes.
A lot of these kids dads rode and many kids look up to their dad as a super hero. So it’s natural children want to follow in their dad’s footsteps and share similar interests.
13:00 Tell Lea Heartland is still on the air. season 18 is almost finished airing.
Was going to say the same thing. I don't know who's streaming in their country but in the U.S. it's on Up Faith 'n Family
It's played on Netflix, but I don't know if they need to get a VPN for it.
@@michaelmacdermott6340 Yeah. The only downside here in the U.S. is that Netflix is a season behind.
@SM89- always will be on all programs that's just the way streaming apps work. I'm actually an expat living overseas and yes Netflix has only season 7 to the total end of season 17. Season 18 won't be added until they are completely finished with the season I suppose as usual. But if they use a VPN they can pick up a channel or something to get up-to-date. There are streaming services that I use here overseas where I get live TV from the states or any other country I want without even using a VPN. There's actually two of them I use I can't remember the name of one of them but the other is called Cinema.
Hi from Indiana. Love your long videos. You are great parents, great kids, great family.
My cousin's boy rode in the PBR Australia & PBR US. He even went to Brazil for a few competitions. He won a few buckles & place 2nd & 3nd in others. It's definitely not as glamourous as they make it out to be. Especially in the US, they have to have particular health insurance. Which cost a lot & coverage is not the best. Riders often travel from one town to the next just for the chance to ride. Some live out of their trucks/cars/trailers & eat unhealthily. I know one of Australia's bucking bull breeders. He has had his bulls in event all over the globe. He makes more money out of breeding then he ever did riding on the circuit. He's now a retired very rich man & has handed down the business to his children.
When you're raised in the south it's yes ma'am, yes sir, hold the door open, don't eat with your elbows on the table. You never know, your mom might be behind you. And you don't want to get snatched up by the ear.
This has to be one of my favorite videos you all have done in awhile
It’s a way of life. I am what the a call a cowboy kid. Or what we call a country kid. It’s a different breed of parents and kids that is for sure. But really respect the animal
🇨🇦 Yes, they’re tough but they’re also extremely fit! I met a few amateur rodeo riders, both bull and bronc riders, and they were the most physically fit I’ve ever met, except one MMA fighter I was introduced to by a friend once. They are very health and fitness conscious.
Great video. Thank you for your reaction.
I grew up on a farm in Maryland and even on the east coast we had rodeo
I rode in the jr bronc no saddle and won a few times
It’s a blast after a horse fell on me and broke my back I gave it up to do something safer. Racing motorcycles
Great reaction, Graham family!
There's a lot of Christians in that part of the country between that and the way the parents were raised is how the children are raised as far as politeness. The more of God that gets in you, the more of God that usually tends to come out. That aspect tends to help with children being polite also.
Give me a break,I've heard more rude Christians than anybody else.
Older American here, again. I find it very amusing & telling to see the reporters reactions to what she's seeing. I get the impression that she finds all this very disturbing.
"Hey" from the Tampa Bay area of Florida, USA, Happy Thanksgiving from the sunshine state. Hope all is well.
Have fun and be safe. :)
A South African friend of mine- well they live in South Africa, but she came from Rhodesia (as it was called) and he was from Nigeria- had a daughter who rode horses and had a dream of working on a true working cattle ranch. She was quite serious about it and my friend approached me about helping her find a ranch in Texas that might hire her as a cowgirl and ranch hand. They thought that since I live in Texas I know plenty of working ranches. Unfortunately I lived in Houston and Austin during those times and didn't know of any ranchers with a place big enough to hire outsiders. I hope she found what she was looking for.
First time ive seen you guys! Beautiful family!
A good true movie you should watch is called "8 Seconds" . You guys should watch it.
Tough resilient kids become tough, resilient adults.
Life is not social media. It is tough and unfair. You have to suck it up and press on. Letting kids have an extended adolescence, or helicopter parents; does them and society no good
When I was about their age, I was riding and did some steer riding. I also drove the tractor with my uncle's help).
Older American here. I couldn't have said it better!!!
Old and crippled up, my younger self is partly at fault because I grew up being a real kid.
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yes, 100% a bull riders get injured and 25% chronic injury last for a lifetime. … tough kids become cripples.
It’s outdated cultural abuse
That's the American spirit. Courage.
That which does not kill us makes us stronger...Or so it was said. Peace, Love!!
Me & my cousins used to ride our Grandpa’s pigs when we was little & his bull when we got older
Most Southerners say 'yes ma'am', 'no ma'am', 'yes sir' and 'no sir'. Even at the age of 60, I still say yes ma'am to my mother.
I think it's a shame that most kids are not taught that kind of respect anymore. I thank you for appreciating The cowboy Way of life. Y'all take care and may Father YHVH, God, bless y'all.
And to your son, when I was a kid I've egged a few houses also. 😮
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That was a great video! Really enjoyed the reaction y’all
I am Gen X, born in the 60's. Although I didn't grow up bull riding, I did grow up during a time when were independent. Our parents did not know where we were all day. If we did get hurt and they saw us get hurt, they would make us get up and shake it off. The ONLY time they might be worried is if we broke a bone.
One time I was riding my bike with no hands. I turned around to show my dad and because I wasn't looking where I was going, I ran into the back of a parked car. I was hurt a little and cried and was told it was my fault for not looking where I was going and get up and back on the bike. That is how older generations were raised. If you didn't get hurt growing up, something was wrong with you.
Greetings from Virginia. I love the long videos. ❤❤❤
When I was a senior 18 yrs old I was about 3 years in I broke 6 ribs at once. One of the first things my dad told me was “it’s not if you get hurt, it’s when and how bad.”
If you live it, you understand it!! TEXAS PROUD♥
Can you imagine a more cowboy name than Cody Custer ?
True! 😂
I used to work with horses, and although I wasn’t a rodeo guy, I had a good friend who was.
The guys at the highest level of the sport are like rock stars, and I kid you not…
Instead of playing a guitar to get the girls, they do it with their riding and bravery.
My uncle went to college on a rodeo scholarship. Then he rode bulls and broncs professionally for a few years. Of course, in Texas!
I am 74 and there many times I will greet someone and it is "morning/afternoon/evening Ma'am and even some of the men although I don't expect that from men. If I didn't use those when I was young my Mom was quick to correct me.
I'm a Dallas Texan so, not rural, not part off this culture but my cousin is. I still say yes ma'am and sir all the time.
Greetings from Seattle, Washington State, USA!
These kids grow up to great men and women. They will do the same when they have kids. They learn that hard work and pain is part of life. These are my neighbors. We raise cattle and drill for oil. This our life and we love it
This is the greatest example of warriors. One of the greatest sayings we have here is "mess with the bull, you will get the horns "
Awesome video, loved it😊
Bodacious, the legendary wildest bull ... look that one up lol
You should check out " Anchor Brand Ranch ". They are an amazing ranching family in Nevada not far from Area 51. The kids drive bull dozer and Semi Trucks etc.
Great Reaction 👍🙏😎💯❤️
@Leah, good to see ya back Hun, but you sure sound rough. Take care of yourself.
Many of us in America grew up on farms and ranches. We have taken care of and worked with all these animals from the times we were small children. Maybe this is why when other countries get in trouble they look to America to help them out. We’re just tougher all around.
The bull that ended JBs career was a beast. JB ended up getting the bull so he now owns and takes care of the bull that ended it all. It's a really good story but not sure what it's called. Maybe the bull was Bushwacker or something. JB said basically the bull ended my career and now I'm gonna take care of him til he dies or I die. He says he is actually really calm.
The video would prolly be called "the bull that ended JBs career" I don't know how to spell JBs last name.😊
Bodacious? I know he ended Scott Breding’s career. Bodacious was super intimidating, as I’m sure you know.
Little Lance is now grown and riding professionally in the PBR.
when I was 16 I was at a rodeo in town where I live and a bull rider was bucked off when he landed his rib cage broke and went through his heart
Hello From Texas
Spurs are used to rake the bulls and horses to make them jump aka buck more to gain more points.
Dad sounds pretty smart!
Wow. Yeah, It's a lifestyle for these cowboy families. By the way, I see the Puerto Rican flag in the background. 🇵🇷 😊
That’s an Ohio flag. Puerto Rico’s flag has one star in the middle, Ohio’s has several small ones. ☺️
In the south eastern part of the US your kids are expected to respect adults and each other. Manners are extremely important in the southern part of the US. You are taught early to say Yes, ma'am or yes, sir. If you don't respond you get the LOOK. LOL
See if you can find video of Layne Frost. He died young bull riding. But he is a legand
No Sr. No Ma'am 😂 that was definitely not what was said When he said "The more the stuff they breed, the more the stuff they do It's GETTING bucking harder and harder. GETTING bucking harder and harder was like saying MAKING bucking harder and harder 😂
The little Lance achieved his dream. He is now a professional bull rider in the PBR
There are many colleges that have rodeo programs along with scholarships. There's one that I'm aware of in Montana, where I live.
Yeah Texas kids grow up tough, I've seen one cowboy that had his scull crushed, had to be care flighted to an emergency surgery, 6 months of therapy, and the next rodeo he won first place and is still riding. My dad was kicked in the head by a bronc, he punched it, knocked it out, broke 3 fingers, had me tape him up and went to work.
Our kids play the sports they love in spite of the injuries. They can get hit by a car crossing the road. They can fall out of a tree and break an arm. Things happens. You cant wrap them in bubble wrap.
Let them have fun and do what they love.
We had a rodeo years ago in Michigan l don't know if they still have it. Alot of our horse farms went condos. Saline had one. Does the Saline Michigan still have one.
Heyyyyyyyyy Everybody!
I'm 48yo and started at 5 riding sheep. I have had 20 surgeries trying to fix stuff I've broken; 2 replaced hips, 4 knee surgeries, 2 abdominal surgeries, 3 shoulder surgeries, 3-7 vertebrae in my neck are fused and 3 lower back surgeries. I've still got 2 surgeries I need, but I would do it all over again if I could. It gets in your blood and even broken all to hell you train to get back on. I still think sometimes that I might have 1 more ride in me. It's a love of the adrenaline rush and hearing the crowd cheer. I started my daughter on sheep when she was 4 and she didn't like it. She plays softball now and I'm actual glad because i don't want her to be crippled up like me. But, I would also never steer her away if she decided she wanted to start riding bulls or broncs. There is a rodeo in almost every city and town in the West and a lot in the East.
You should look for a barrel racing video for laya she would love it I think