Let’s Talk: Bull Riding Scoring 🤠The cowboy’s points are awarded based on how well he covers the bull; judges want to see riders that are balanced and in control of the ride. Extra points will be awarded if the rider spurs the bull to encourage bigger bucks. The stock points come from the difficulty of the bull. For example, bulls that run and kick in a straight line won’t produce the number of points of bulls that turn back (spin) and buck close to the chute gates. Judges look for a bull’s sty