Mechanical bull

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A mechanical bull is a machine-operated ride that replicates the sensation of riding a bull. The mechanical bull includes a saddle and often a model head of a bull, complete with horns. Its speed can be adjusted. Padded flooring is often installed around the bull in order to prevent injury to those thrown off it.

Mechanical bulls can often be found in bars but can be rented for various other occasions.

[edit] Cultural references

Mechanical bulls can be seen in the film Urban Cowboy.

In the television show Strangers With Candy, Jerri Blank's P.E. class is seen to have mechanical bull riding.