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Published: February 14, 2008
What makes a bull rider?
An early start with animals on the farm got Justin McBride on the path to two world championships
By Jenni Carlson
SAYRE — Some kids play video games.

Others read books or play sports or watch TV.

Justin McBride rode animals.

Didn't matter what it was either. Family dog. Shetland pony. Little calves. Dwarf bulls.

"Whatever I could get to hold still long enough to let me get on,” McBride said.

Years later, the only thing that's changed is the size of the animal.

McBride now rides 2,000-pound bulls, a...

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