“When Are They Going To Mandate Helmets”: Fans Raise Concerns As Terrifying Video Throws Light on the Dangers of Bull Riding

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A bull rider is more likely to be seriously injured than any athlete. One reason is obvious: 2,000-pound bulls have zero interest in injury prevention. Rodeo bulls leap and twirl and duck and jump unpredictably—in other words, to win or to lose. Unfortunately, in Joao Ricardo Vieira's case, it was the latter

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Joao Ricardo Vieira's riding accident

Joao Ricardo Vieira, who was competing in PBR's Unleash the Beast, was thrown off by the Bull. This left Joao seriously injured.

Horrifying accident highlights the dangers of Bull Riding

Like a typical cowboy, Joao acted like nothing hurt and stood right back up. But many fans highlighted the need for better safety protocols in the sport. [Video Credits: pbr, Instagram]

Calls to start trading hats for helmets

Noticing the absence of a helmet on the rider, one fan pointed, "When are they going to mandate helmets"

Another wrote: "helmet and face mask would have come in handy". The incident highlights the need for Bull Rider's to cowboy up and start wearing helmets. Because things could be worse, and has

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“When Are They Going To Mandate Helmets”: Fans Raise Concerns As Terrifying Video Throws Light on the Dangers of Bull Riding

Joao Ricardo Vieira, who was competing in PBR's Unleash the Beast, was thrown off by the Bull. This left Joao seriously injured.

Like a typical cowboy, Joao acted like nothing hurt and stood right back up. But many fans highlighted the need for better safety protocols in the sport. [Video Credits: pbr, Instagram]

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