Bulldog Thumb Protector Creates a New Way to Keep Team Ropers Safe

Originally posted on Men's Journal | By Kaitlyn Woodman | Last updated 4/10/24

When the opportunity arose for Jahew Thorp to purchase the Bulldog Thumb Protector and return it to production, he couldn't pass it up. As a long-time believer in the product and the benefits of using it, he believed that with strong marketing and endorsements from big names in the industry, this product could change the game.

As the father of the 2023 reigning PRCA World Champion Heeler, Wesley Thorp, and a competitor himself, Thorp has seen his fair share of incidents ending in severed fingers. To be such a common injury with such an easy solution as the Bulldog, Thorp couldn't see why ropers wouldn't jump at the opportunity to test out the product.

With anything new, there are always doubts, like does it limit your mobility? Can you still have a complete feel of your rope? Is it bulky? Does it rub or irritate your skin? All valid questions, with pretty simple answers.

The product is made of a plastic that can be heated up and custom-fitted to your hand, so you won't experience any discomfort or bulkiness in your glove. It's thick enough to provide a barrier between the thumb and your rope/ saddle horn but also thin enough to allow full mobility to swing your rope and feel every aspect of your swing.

Since it is interchangeable between gloves you can take it out at any time to provide maximum comfort and prevent any rubbing or irritation during a long day of roping and it fits perfectly in your favorite glove. Trying a product like this could save you a world of pain, hospital bills, and having to relearn your craft all over again. How many team ropers do you know that are missing a thumb or have had their thumbs reattached? Could this product have saved them?

For more information, visit, Bulldog Thumb Protector.

This article first appeared on Men's Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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