In the aftermath of World War Two, crofters had to start contributing to the cost of keeping the animals at the Inverness farm during the winter. A fee for hiring the bulls was introduced in the ...

However, the DNR uses orange ear tags and the origin of that animal is unknown. It's possible it escaped from an elk farm.

Bull riding has long been a controversial activity, with animal activists wary of mistreatment and supporters insistent of care and good fun.