While his or her purpose may seem to entertain the audience between bull-riding competitions, the primary purpose of a rodeo clown is to protect thrown riders from being trampled, gored, butted or hooked by distracting the bucking animal. In fact, one rodeo organization, Professional Bull Riders, Inc., calls its protection athletes "bullfighters" and dresses them similar to cowboys instead of clowns. To become a rodeo clown requires dedication, education and athletic skill; if you want to be a rodeo clown, here's how to go about it, pardner.