Shortgrass
Well-known member
I see a lot of topics concerning Bulls and one about a nice surprise. I got a not so nice surprise from a 5 year old, ton plus, Char bull today. I was moving my bulls to another pasture when this old boy turned back on me. Ol' Snappy jumped right in front of him like clockwork, but Toro Blanca ducked his head and charged. This bull had never offered to take horse, or man. Sure happened fast as these things do. He hit us in the front, then in the side on her hip as she was spinning. This knocked her out from under me, but I hung on the side Indian style as I didn't relish the idea of a dismount right there. My spur was encouraging Snappy to hurry up as it was hung just below the saddle skirt(not that she was lacking any encouragement about leaving). He was tossing her around like a rag doll. I managed to get out of ol' bulls way then turned loose. I then plowed a furrow with my nose planting my hat and glasses in it. Ol bull was walking calmly away after he had removed the obstacles out of his way. I walked about a mile to catch my horse, then we finished the project without further incident. Nothing hurt but pride--well there may be a sore muscle or two. I don't bounce like I used to!