Western Graphic Tee — "Eight Seconds" Retro Bull Riding Shirt

A Western Graphic Tee Frozen Mid-Buck

Eight seconds — the whole sport in two words. This western graphic tee freezes the instant that matters: a bull mid-buck, front end corkscrewed toward you with both horns wide, rider thrown back, free arm flung high, hat coming loose, cut against a retro sunset of stacked bands.

You either know what eight seconds means or you are about to ask — both work.

The Nitty-Gritty

• Fabric: Gildan 64000 Softstyle, 100% ring-spun US cotton at 4.5 oz/yd² (heathers blended)
• Print: full-color direct-to-garment, inked into the fibers, not a vinyl patch
• Fit: unisex, true to size, taped shoulders, ribbed collar
• Collar label: our printed Bluegrass Roots mark — no itchy tag
• Colors: Black, Charcoal, Navy, Dark Heather, and Dark Chocolate

The Design Up Close

Clean silhouette work over cream, amber, coral, brick and sage bands with vintage grain inside each stripe. The rider’s trophy buckle carries the BR mark — the Bluegrass Roots brand, worn the way a rodeo champion wears one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eight Seconds mean?

It is the length of a qualified bull ride — stay on for eight seconds and the ride counts. It is the most famous number in rodeo.

Is the sunset background printed edge to edge?

No — the circle of bands sits inside the print with the garment showing around it, so the shirt breathes and the print stays soft.

Is this shirt true to size?

Yes. It is a unisex Gildan Softstyle cut that runs true to size, soft ring-spun cotton with taped shoulders and a ribbed collar.

Runs with “Kentucky Bred, Bourbon Fed” in the Bluegrass Roots western lineup — same soft blank, same collar label.