Man says bull called Slow Poke was violent despite name, sues Vernon rodeo company
KAMLOOPS – A novice rider is suing a rodeo company in Vernon, B.C., over a bull named Slow Poke that he alleges failed to live up to its name and caused him serious injury.
Kyle Warman says he began beginner bull-riding lessons at Coyote Creek Rodeo in July 2013 and was bucked off by Slow Poke during his second class.
Warman alleges that the facility failed to train him before putting him on Slow Poke and claims he was told the bull was compatible with inexperienced riders.
A notice of civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops accuses Coyote Creek Rodeo and its two owners — Ted and Wade Marchand — of negligence resulting in serious injury.
Warman claims he has suffered physical and mental issues which include a concussion, cognitive injuries, anxiety, headaches, a broken wrist, an injured neck and depression.
The company has not filed a statement of defence and none of the allegations has been proven in court.
Warman is seeking damages and health-care costs.
“Contrary to representation, Slow Poke was violent,” his claim reads.
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Nah… he might get hit in the head with a fast moving ball and sue the golf course. LOL
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what a wine ass i guess he don’t live by that rule get back on the horse that bucked u off
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Sorry to hear of the injuries, but as the general consensus I’ve read, you knowingly got on the back of a 2000 lb. bull, strapped yourself in, what the hell did you think would happen?
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Really not happy when anyone gets hurt, but hmmmm…..don’t get on the bull to start with might be a suggestion.
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Get a grip…..you wanted to participate in this extreme sport.If you got hurt its your responsibility to have insurance or BC medical.Get over it and ride off into the not the sunset. Crybaby!
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Oh for heavens sake GET OVER IT! It’s called bull (BULL) riding, a tough sport! What did you expect?
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Riding any bull is going to be dangerous, regardless of the bull’s name. If one can not understand the inherentdanger before undertaking ANY sport… really… go play golf… opps you might get whacked in the head with a fast moving ball. I think this is more a case of being unable to accept responsibility for ones own actions and choices.
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Cowboy up or go cry in the truck!Bull riding is notif you will get hurt, but how bad!
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