Mechanical bull in county fair’s future

Big Horn County Fair manager Cash Duncan discussed the possibility of the county purchasing a mechanical bull during the commissioners’ Nov. 7 meeting.
The idea had been discussed at previous fair board meetings. The board approved it contingent on cost of insurance, enough money left in budget and commissioner’s approval.
Duncan said insurance is available but there is no money in this year’s budget to purchase it. The cost of the bull is $12,500, which includes the cost of a trailer.
Commissioner Dave Neves asked if there is another mechanical bull in the area. Duncan said yes, during the summer at the rodeo in Cody.
Commissioner Deb Craft asked if the bulls were similar. Duncan said the one in Cody is hydraulic. This one is electric, which would be safer and not as fast. The insurance is lower on an electric bull, but a hydraulic bull is more realistic.