PBR Star Judges Tulsa Mechanical Bull Riding Contest

The Cherokee Kid, professional bull rider Ryan Dirteater, was on hand to judge the second annual Mechanical Bull Riding Contest Saturday at Woodland Hills Mall.

Dirteater, a Hulbert native, is scheduled to compete when the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough series returns to Tulsa August 16-17.

Competitors tried their luck against the mechanical version on the lower level of the mall in front of J.C. Penney. The competition ran from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

"While there's nothing like riding the real thing, riding a mechanical bull can be a lot of fun" said Dirteater.

"I'm glad they asked me to come back. I'm looking forward to judging this event again and giving away some tickets to the PBR."

Learn more about the PBR Series in Tulsa.