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Kody Lostroh has hired a coach to help him with his mental game. His decision is not getting the “negative” attention that Adriano got in New York (January 2007) when he said on TV that he was seeking help from a sports psychologist. Back them, some of the bull riders made fun of Adriano (on TV) for seeking help.

Adriano started talking about coaching right before he did what no one thought he could do, fighting the “mental game” to overcome the pain and adversity of his 36 yr old body and win his 3rd World Title. Adriano was ahead of his time in his thinking and yet was not afraid to be made fun of for doing whatever it takes to stay competitive in a young man’s sport. As a champion, he knows if there is a weakness it has to be dealt with in order to keep the confidence level high enough to ride the rank bulls of the PBR. He knows the value of seeking guidance to remain competitive and he is humble enough to do so.

Adriano was one of the first bull riders to see the value of being in the gym and using a sports trainer to keep his mind and body connected and as fit as possible. Now, look how many riders are doing the same and admitting it as well.

Adriano believes a rider can not rely only on his talent or the strength of youth. With the help of a coach not only can a rider get better but his riding can also be more consistent. He can prevent and correct the mistakes right way with the help of a coach’s knowledge who is looking from the outside in.

On the other hand, a coach should adapt his approach based on the athlete’s skills, necessities and personalities, being a good teacher and a careful observer. Adriano believes to be able to reach your full potential not only as a bull rider but as a person, you need to be balanced in all 3 aspects of your life: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. For Adriano a good coach would be able to help propel you into all areas of success.

What do you think about coaching in the sport of bull riding?

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Compared to the other teams in the World Cup this year, the Brazilian team seems to have the strength in not only having great riders but have a loyalty to their Captain, Adriano Moraes.

The Canadian Team has a strong Captain in Cody Snyder but they are not getting all of their rider’s back they had last year. We do have to agree they always perform well as a team.

The USA team with JW Hart, just has not shaped the team as well this year. They do have JB Mauney, who is 3rd in the world, and we know always puts out in his rides 100% along with Zack Brown. They just do not seem to be organized like they were last year.

Rocky McDonald the Captain for the Mexico Team should do an outstanding job this year. He has some bull riders on his team that are new for us to watch this year and Troy Dunn knows bull riding and has a lot of new bull riders also.

Nonetheless, it is going to be a great World Cup this year and we are certainly looking forward to it.

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To be a good bull rider, does a guy need to be born with the ability or can he be taught bull riding even if he does not have the natural ability?
Have you known of a great bull rider that started from an environment and life style completely alien from the western and cowboy life and just decided that one day “I am going to be a bull rider” and became one?

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Do you think it is good for the top bull riders to go to challenger events on the off days of the BFTS or do you think they should go only to the BFTS events and rest during the breaks?
Several bull riders have gotten hurt but some people say the more bulls you ride between the events the better you ride.

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Which country is the favorite to win the PBR World Cup in Brazil? Does Brazil have a good advantage because it is hosting the Cup?

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Over the years LeRoy Neiman has attended many bull riding events in Mexico and the U.S. With his first experience he was captivated by the vibrant sights both in and out of the bull riding ring. He observed the enormous bulls all corralled together and was transfixed by the bull and the rider each sizing one another up, each determined to be the best and to be the conqueror.

Neiman places us in the middle of the action packed arena. He captures the ferocious anger and determination of Little Yellow Jacket’s massive one thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds - staccato action, hind legs rearing up to throw the rider – while Adriano with equal determination and prowess holds firm. Neiman translates the thundering intensity of power and skill as it plays out to the pleasure of the spectator packed stadium.

Older than time, the battle between man and beast rages on. Once again LeRoy Neiman’s mesmerizing brush stroke captures the eternal quest for victory.

Adriano Moraes, one of the most successful bull riders in history, has won The Professional Bull Riders World Championship three times, most recently in 2006. He’s
been named Champion of the National Finals Rodeo and winner of The World Challenge, making him the top bull rider in a competition involving five countries.

Little Yellow Jacket is the only bull in the history of professional bull riding to capture the World Champion Bull title for three years running. He made his debut in professional bull riding In 1999.

At the end of his final championship year (2004), Little Yellow Jacket had comprised an astonishing record of being ridden only 11 out of 76 attempts.

TITLE: ADRIANO, WORLD CHAMPION BULL RIDER ON LITTLE YELLOW JACKET
EDITION SIZE: 350 signed and numbered
IMAGE SIZE: 28 X 37 ½ inches

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LeRoy Neiman’s limited edition serigraph
Knoedler Publishing proudly presents our August 2007 release

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