Dwane Hare, 29, of Hanover, Pa., prepares his equipment before the start of the rodeo, sponsored by the BLM Bull Co., at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, Va. Bull Riding, a staple at rodeos, is a sport that involves a rider on a large bull who attempts to stay mounted for at least 8 seconds while the animal attempts to buck off the rider who is only allowed to hang on with one hand. It has been called "the most dangerous 8 seconds in sport."