Bull Riding Event in St. Louis (17 images)

Gage Gay holds onto Hidalgo the bull during the third round of the Professional Bull Riders at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 16, 2014. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Rider Brady Sims walks through fire as participants are introduced before the start of round two of the Professional Bull Riders at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 15, 2014. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

A bull fighter comes to the rescue of rider Cody Nance, trying to free his foot during a ride in the third round of the Professional Bull Riders at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 16, 2014. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Joao Ricardo Vieira hold onto Electric Prune the bull during the third round of the Professional Bull Riders at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 16, 2014. Vieira went on to win the St. Louis event. UPI/Bill Greenblatt