Gary Leffew teaches Luke Perry how to ride bulls for the movie 8 seconds

In order to play legendary bull rider Lane Frost in the movie 8 seconds, he was tasked with learning how to to actually ride bulls. The only problem was that the production company didn’t want him to risk getting hurt by actually riding bulls until after filming was completed. So they called the bull guru Gary Leffew. Gary has trained over 26 world champions with his drill based methods and continues to teach today at the age of 79! He travels to bull riding practice pens all over the world to help the next generation of bull riders. Listen to the fascinating story told in this video. #video #bullriding #rodeo #cowboy

[@billycampbell8167]

Gary I respectfully thank you for the pointers and taking time to watch my Grandson’s videos. He’s been riding Al his life from sheep to a 20 year old bull rider and he’s keeping the road hot and making a living at it. Thanks much my friend 👍

[@RamblinFlicks]

I hope he sees this!

[@TwoToFly]

What a cool video! I never knew that’s how they trained Like Perry. Having a model to emulate makes so much sense. Applies to life in so many ways.

[@RamblinFlicks]

Thank you! Gary is a great teacher. He’s had something like 25 world champions come through his school. And I agree with you about having a good model.

[@lanedalton6741]

luke perry looks like Lane frost from 8 seconds

[@RamblinFlicks]

It’s pretty uncanny

[@Machinesinmotion01]

Great video. Enjoyed it!

[@RamblinFlicks]

Thank you so much! Can’t wait until you put some more videos out

[@charlesgaylord481]

Great video. Love the story behind the movie

[@RamblinFlicks]

Thanks Charlie! It is a great story. It’s amazing how Lane Frost still affects people today. From all accounts Luke Perry was a great guy too.