Focusing on safety, technical skill development, and mental resilience, the Academy offers expert coaching from some of the sport's top professionals. Riders refine their techniques while gaining valuable competitive experience, preparing them for the challenges of the professional bull riding circuit.
Junior Academy riders compete in the Monster Energy Tour, one of Australia’s premier bull riding events, and are showcased at major competitions like the PBR Origin Series and PBR Grand Finals. This exposure helps athletes advance their careers, with opportunities to progress to the international PBR circuit. Through its commitment to developing world-class talent, the Academy plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of bull riding in Australia and beyond.
Mini Bull ride age groups as of 1 January as follows
Rising Stars must be15 to 17 years of age as of 1 January. If rider
turns 18 years of age throughout the season, rider may still continue to compete in Rising Stars Competitions for the remainder of the season. If rider turns 18 and decides to compete in PBR event, rider will then not be allowed to compete in Rising Stars events.
All Junior Academy membership applications MUST be linked to a parent/legal guardian membership
There are many advantages to becoming a PBR bull rider. PBR sanctions around 250 bull riding events globally throughout the year, with the top competitors, inside the most iconic venues in the world.
The access to the coaching, training, teammates, hometown crowds, and all the resources provided by the teams to their athletes is something never seen before in Western sports. It is an industry-changing initiative that has changed the game and has no doubt improved the sport in all aspects from fan engagement to earning potential to bull rider performance.
At the end of the day, the opportunities are aplenty as a bull rider in the PBR. We will do everything we can to help you in your career and we work tirelessly to provide you with every opportunity to be successful. You will have the opportunity to earn as much money as you want and qualify for the biggest events in the sport. The rest is up to you!
The beautiful thing about the bull riding industry is that everyone is approachable and willing to help! The PBR is always welcoming to new bull riders and searching for more talent to add to our pool of athletes. That being said, this is professional-level bull riding, so it is not the place for bull riders at the beginner level to start their bull riding careers due to the calibre of bulls competing in our events. If you are new to the PBR with some bull riding experience, you are welcome to enter, so please call the PBR Australia office at (07) 4724 0218 or email pbra@pbr.com and we can get the process started.
If you are new to the sport altogether, attending a reputable bull riding school may give you the edge needed to take advantage of opportunities offered by the PBR. We highly recommend getting in touch with our the PBR Australia team at pbra@pbr.com, who can assist you in forming a roadmap to getting started. You should also tap into your network and see if you know any or have friends who may know some current or former riders or stock contractors. Most would be happy to help you get started. Most stock contractors are former riders themselves and know the sport inside and out. They are all very approachable and recognise the need for developing new bull riders to help the sport continue to grow, so most would be happy to assist you and get you on the right path. If you're between the ages of 8 and 18, ask our team for more information about how you can get started in the PBR Can-Am Junior Academy.
Whatever route you take, don’t be afraid to start from the ground up and be around people who know the sport and are willing to go over everything from equipment to chute procedures to putting you on livestock you can learn on.
All membership applications MUST be linked to a parent/legal guardian membership.
PBR Membership Enquiries
PBR Australia Office: (07) 4724 0218 | pbra@pbr.com
PBR Safety Gear & Riding Equipment
Gold Buckle Enterprises: 0427 575 647
