Bull riding is known as the most dangerous 8 seconds in sports, but for the bullfighters the clock keeps ticking until the cowboy is safe and the snorting 2,000 pound bull is behind the gate. All three are vital in keeping cowboys safe in the arena. Both Emerson and Carlisle have had their share of serious injuries over the years as they help protect cowboys. They fight through their injuries to keep doing what they do, keeping cowboys safe. While Jenkins has been a rodeo clown for over 20 years, this is his first rodeo in Abilene.