Getting Started

[newcontractor]

I'm in college now, and I will graduate in about a year and a half. When I get out, I want to get into the stock contracting and rodeo production. I was wondering what all is involved; # of animals, time, feed/hay, breeding, etc. Where can I get a good deal on arena set-up's. What brand has the best arena set-up. What is an approximate starting cost, and what kind of returns could I expect. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

[BigLRodeo]

Call me I can set you up with rodeos,trucks, bucking horses,bulls, even a bull breeding program. Dale Lyons 580-276-5606

[HGS]

Newcomer, a lifetime and a large bank account are involved. It dont come easy. You cant just jump into a rodeo business. Dale Lyons can set up up with a rodeo business, equipment, stock, etc. BUTT, Do you have lots of land? Do you know how to get rodeo contracts? Do you have any experience with rodeo? You need to go sit and talk with some successful rodeo producers, get their points of view. Bet you might find it entertaining, educational, a tough business to be in. HS

[Summerrain]

Jake,
HGS is right and Dale Lyons is one of the best in this business. Someone like him with the knowledge and experience is who you need to contact and learn all you can from him. There are others to you can talk with. The more information the better. Its a slow process, takes time and alot of money. So listen and learn all you can from the ones thats doing this. Like I said dale is one of the best. ;)

[newcontractor]

Thanks for all the input. I have been around some rodeos. I have a good beef cattle background and know the ins and outs of the beef cattle busines, and I am an AI tech, and know some of the rodeo genetics. I do have land and have a few older guys that are interested in getting involved in rodeo with me. I do want to learn as much as I can before I get out of college, and then decide what I want to do. Thanks again!

[akbullfighter]

I consider myself new to the industry since i've only been in the breeding side of things for 2 years. I rode and fought bulls for over 10 years but this side of the fence is a whole new experience for me. It dosen't help either that for now i have to be in Alaska and Washington alot running my offices for my communications business. It does take alot of money and time to be in this business. Taing care of animals isn't cheap and hauling buls to events is expensive as well. I have found that if people know that you are serious about being in the industry and willing to listen and EARN not BUY your way in there are many great people who are willing to help. My partner works his ass off to do alot of the physical things that i can't be around to do at this time.He tells everyone that im the Money/Business man of the operation. Which i hate! but it does take money and it does take people with a good business sense to create a one day, prominent, well respected Bull Company. I would like to say THANKS to all of you who have taken the time to talk to me and answer my questions. I hope to EARN your friendship and Respect as a Bull Breeder and Contractor.