Overhead, the buzzer goes off. The next two riders start out the same way. But after one horse goes crazy and drives right into a wall, its rider is thrown into the dirt in the other direction. The next horse takes a cue from that horse and almost does the same thing, adding a little jig. The rider holds on as long as he can and then the buzzer sounds.
All hands are now at the fourth and final gate for the night.
Smith has been steadily working on his grip ever since the other competitors took their turns. His horse is still kicking and after two tries, it lets him get on. The ride is over almost before it begins. After two seconds of riding, Smith punches the dirt, dusts himself off and then collects his hat. The horse is still bucking its way around the arena.