How Do You Become A Rodeo Clown?
A rodeo clown does not just run around the arena making people laugh. He is protecting the lives of the fallen bull riders and trying to keep himself safe at the same time. It is a very tough job, but one that many find rewarding. Follow these steps to become a rodeo clown. Step 1 Attend a couple of rodeos and observe what the rodeo clowns do. Make sure that it is something you are sure you can handle. There is a lot of danger involved in the job. Step 2 Talk to a couple of other rodeo clowns about the side of the business you do not see as a spectator. Ask them about the good and the bad parts of being a rodeo clown. Ask them what they did to become one. Step 3 Enroll in a rodeo school to learn how to be a rodeo clown. They teach you how to handle the bull, apply your makeup and perform comedy routines. Step 4 Take a couple of business classes at your local junior college. As a rodeo clown you will more than likely be self-employed and will have to negotiate your own fees, expenses an
Deciding on becoming a rodeo clown is not something a person takes lightly. This is a well thought out, tough decision. Perhaps they were brought up on a ranch or always had a love of the excitement of going to rodeos as a child. Watching a rodeo clown is nothing short of watching a magician at work. He must be skillful at avoiding getting kicked or run over. He must at the same time help the rider of the bull or bronco get out of the arena with little or no injuries. When deciding on this career, it is best to talk to others in the rodeo to get a feel of how everything works. Talking to other rodeo clowns will give you the best idea of what you’re up against. Ask for a tour of the barns, arenas and the stadium for an insider’s peek at what goes on behind the lights of the show that most ticket payers see. One way of learning this risky business is first-hand from another clown. They can literally give you a back seat to what it is they do. They can tell you about how to set the arena
