More Falling From Height

Per last post, the higher the fall the harder the fall.  And as noted, my concern has sprung from sitting on the 17'1" horse trying to visualize a safe landing.  Am having trouble with said visualization--and go as far as to say that I sit up there and am unable to see any way to land without an extremely hard crash.  Hence the inquiry into correct technique.

Anything to be learned from professional fallers in the rodeo sports?  Worth a look-the last fall at the 4+ min. mark is other than pretty:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkm4l0okXBY

How dangerous is bronc riding or bull riding?  Subtract being gouged, I thought the bronc riding to be the far more dangerous sport.  The bulls are one trick ponies.  They just spin and all the rider has to do is move with the spinning.  The horses are completely unpredictable in contrast,  resulting in falls at any height and direction.  Extreme sports to be sure, and at least some of the bull riders have enough sense to wear helmets

 And yet--in discussing correct falling-- two things impressed me from the bronc vid. Those are little horses and, hey, those riders fall on a soft deep sand..   Do the same fall at 17'1 or even 16'1 onto a dry hard pasture--different story.  Unsure how much technique is to be learned from broncs re falling from greater heights, and so a little more inquiry is needed.

Training:  17 degrees on arrival yest. with snow.  Since #148 was limping a bit on his heel bulb injury in last pasture romp, I've decided to let him rest and they've basically had the cold week off.  Recommence today at 30 degrees.