There was once a young man I was mentoring. Let's just call him Joey. In his mid teens he was dangerously overweight.
However on 2 occasions he defeated 2 challenges that was huge to him.
But maybe less of a deal to others.
- Climbing the bicentennial tree at Pemberton to the top deck.
- And riding a mechanical bull.
He did so without hesitation in front of peers of the same age group who are often cruel and judgental. He took his time and climbed to the top. And rode that bill for as long as he could while others that were considered a lot more capable physically declined for self concious reasons. And on both occasions he had a great time.
The rest of the people present was impressed and touched by his courage as I was.
Maybe this was not a story of a heroic rescue or headline material. But inspiring moments to say the least.
Now if he had a crack at this one??
The most famous Brahman Bull in Australian Rodeo history is Chainsaw. Chainsaw had an expansive career of over 10 years on the circuit. Being one of the toughest and roughest bulls to ride, only nine cowboys were ever successful on Chainsaw. The King Brahman Bull had a very impressive record.
Chainsaw won Australia’s Bull of the year a world record of eight times from 1987 to 1994 becoming a legend in rodeo and bull riding circuit around Australia.
Chainsaw had a unique a powerful bucking style that was hard to track and predict and even though Chainsaw was not a large bull, these abilities made it difficult for cowboys to ride.
Cowboys tried to study Chainsaw movements without success, Chainsaw had the ability to shift direction and do whatever it takes to throw the rider to the ground.
Chainsaw was notorious for a sideways jump with all four feet out to one side and turning back to the right all at the same time. This manoeuvre was almost impossible for left handed cowboys and made it difficult to anticipate the next move. With each successful buck, Chainsaw has an added personality by taking a swipe at the failed cowboy and charge to the middle of the pit before doing a victory lap in front of an chanting crowd.
A minute silence was given to Chainsaw when he passed, this reflected the respect he had received from the Rodeo Crowds and Cowboys. Today there has been no other Bull that has matched this famous King Brahman Bull.
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