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Mexican Rodeo in Puyallup attracts hundreds of fans
Daniel Garnica sat in the bed of the pickup truck sipping from a plastic cup full of Sprite. The drink helps calm his nerves before he performs. A few minutes before he rides a bull, he said, is when the anxiety begins to set in.
He now rides in about six or seven rodeos each year.
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PRCA turns its spotlight on weekend warriors
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will cater to its weekend warriors this weekend in Pocatello, Idaho.
In order to qualify for the Pocatello rodeo, a competitor must finish as the year-end champion on one of the 12 circuits or win a regional circuit finals.
Mesquite changes up
Briefly
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Shane Proctor takes rodeo title and 36 acre property
During the week, Shane Proctor works for a company that builds log homes around Cody, Wyo.
When he's ready, Proctor hopes the crew will do the same for him in Pueblo, Colo.
"Then I'll see how many good friends I really have," Proctor said with a laugh.
He earned his new homestead the old-fashioned Western way.
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DeJohn earns honor for bull-riding business
Those who have been to the annual bull-riding championships held each April at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Waynesburg likely have witnessed the hard work and dedication of Matt DeJohn.
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His bull No. 70, Olympic 7, was named the Bucking Bull of the Year for 2007.
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Bull riding contest helps close RGV Livestock Show
MERCEDES - The announcer's bellow could be heard through the rock music that echoed at the Rodeo Arena on Sunday afternoon at the 69th annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show.
"Are you ready!" he said.
The crowd responded with a roar, proving just how ready they were.
Sunday was the last day of the livestock show.
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Marchi extends lead on pro bull riders' tour
Guilherme Marchi is making a move on the Professional Bull Rider's Built Ford Tough Series Tour.
The bull rider from Brazil solidified his lead in the points standings with a win March 9 at the Cabela's Classic in Kansas City, the 11th stop of the 34-city tour.
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Champ succeeds at not 1 but 3 rough stock events
Rodeo cowboy Chad Eubank is one of a rare breed.
In a day when most pro cowboys focus on excelling at a single rodeo event, Eubank is a prize-winning competitor in the three standard rough stock events: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding.
Eubank recently answered questions for the Star-Telegram.
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Bull rider going to Fort Worth
Chris Ledioux sang about loving horsepower. Chris Poole has found he loves bull power.
The Pryor High School senior will compete at the Youth Bull Riders Association finals in Fort Worth, Texas, in August.
The next thing Country Fever sponsored was a bull riding.
With that prize money, Poole bought a flak vest and began learning to ride bulls.
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Legendary 'cowboy saver' set to hang up his costume
The bull in the cramped metal chute was called Jester, but there was nothing comical about him. He had horns like twin bayonets and powerful haunches that could crush a man's bones into jelly.
It was just another day at the office for veteran rodeo bullfighter Miles Hare.
A team sport
Will train horses
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Spring Hill FFA Rodeo action set for weekend
Once again, it's time for the annual 2008 Spring Hill FFA Rodeo. The ninth annual event Friday and Saturday will be held at the Hope Fair Park Coliseum.
Admission will be $3 for adults and $2 for students.
Shane Plyler, Spring Hill FFA advisor, is very excited about this year's rodeo.
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WWCC rodeo teams tall in the saddle
The men and the women ride off with first place in the 39th College Rodeo Classic Sunday.
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla Community College cowboys and cowgirls dominated here in Sunday's short-go of the 39th College Rodeo Classic.
BULL RIDING -- 1, Levi Yonake, Perry, 135.
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Charros charge discrimination
If county supervisors ban Mexican-style rodeo then they should also ban American rodeo, say Charros who claim they're being discriminated against.
As Marquez puts it: "If we're not going to steer from the tail then they're not going to steer from the horn."
Charros feel they're also politically without much power.
Coleaderos or 'tailers'
A charreria practice
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CSI rodeo team shines at home
The College of Southern Idaho Rodeo team did double duty Friday night, competing in and hosting the 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo at Eldon Evans Expo Center's Shawn Davis Arena.
"Mama Jama was a good bull," said Elliott. "The bulls are all tough."
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Guilherme Marchi wins Cabela's Classic bull-riding event
There's nobody riding on the Professional Bull Riders' premier tour hotter than Brazilian Guilherme Marchi.
He proved it again during the weekend by winning the Cabela's Classic at Sprint Center, overpowering all three bulls he rode for a cumulative score of 258.5 points.
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Wanted: Brave People To Try Bull Riding
Cindi Cappabianca cannot only give you a super-trendy Victoria Beckham haircut; she can also teach you how to hold on for dear life as an agitated bull tries to knock you unconscious.
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Former Ray-Pec student Snyder is tough on bulls
The dreams of high school seniors tend to involve a life of college, a life away from home, a life of classrooms and dorms and fraternities.
Luke Snyder was no ordinary senior.
He finished the season with nearly $350,000 in earnings and placed seventh in the world standings.
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Injured Bull Rider Returns for 2008 Rodeo
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -- The 2008 Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo opened in Montgomery Thursday night at Garrett Coliseum. The guest of honor was a name you may remember from this time last year.
For Lee, however, the memories are much less vivid.
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2008 Toughest Cowboy title and deed to Jager Ranch to be awarded this weekend on FSN
For more information on this rodeo revolution and a list of broadcast times in your area visit www.toughestcowboy.com.
2008 CHAMPIONSHIP, TOURNAMENT 9 MATCH-UPS
Here are the match ups and how the final night of competition will unfold.
Semi-final Match 1
Chad Eubank, Cleburne, Texas vs. Trey Broussard, Estherwood, La.
Semi-final Match 2
Consolation Match
Championship Match
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Bull rider Matt Austin eager for Saturday's Fort Worth event
Matt Austin is ready to resume business, and that's to be the best bull rider in the world.
His positive outlook and faith enabled him to emerge from that period of darkness with his head held high.
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Local cowboy returns as bull-riding ironman
Although he is not from the dusty plains of Texas, Luke Snyder is still very much a cowboy.
The Raymore native is part of the Pro Bull Riders tour that comes to the Sprint Center Saturday and Sunday.
Snyder said that despite his streak he still took his beatings.
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Eubank eliminates Murphy, Toughest Cowboy title and deed to Jager Ranch up for grabs
For Eubank, the win gave him new life and greatly increased his chances of moving one step closer to owning Jδger Ranch.
Tournament 8 Results
Nashville, Tenn.
Match 1
Chad Eubank, Cleburne, Texas vs. Bandy Murphy, Weatherford, Okla. - 3 wins to 1 win; 251 total points to 247 points; Eubank advances to championship
Match 2
Match 3
Match 4
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Fans, riders, bulls get their bucks' worth
When Tuff Hedeman brings his annual pro bull riding show to Fort Worth each year, it's all about the bulls.
Hedeman said his 2008 show, scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, will be no different.
Some days, the bulls win. On others, the riders soar.
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Bull riding draws nearly 16,000 to Arena
Nearly 16,000 people packed 1st Mariner Arena over the weekend to watch professional cowboys do their best to stay on top of 1,500-pound bulls with names like "Vampire," "High Test" and "Booger Butt" doing their best to dislodge them.
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Bull riding: Kinney has rough ride
Yet of all those noteworthy titles, it was a thousand pounds of fury dubbed Iron Will that got the better of Utah's own Fred Kinney at the E Center.
And he would know. In a sport where it's not if you'll get hurt but when, Kinney
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Professional Bull Riders on the First Coast
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are coming back to the First Coast. Many people love watching them. The sport has grown over the years. Those who ride the bulls say the adrenaline keeps them going.
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Championship bull riding is coming to Lufkin
Cavender's Boot City, Loving Lincoln Mercury Toyota Scion and KICKS 105 welcomes Championship Bull Riding, Inc., to Lufkin for the Texas Redneck CBR Bull Bash on Saturday, March 1, at 8 pm at the George Henderson Jr. Expo Center.
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No bull Eight seconds is a long time
A broad back covered in mud - and who knows what else - is all a bull rider sees when he climbs over the chute and looks down.
There are 100 points possible for each bull ride - 50 points each for bull and rider based upon their performances.
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St. Louis Full Of Bull
The Professional Bull Riders were in St. Louis this weekend for their 9th event of the season. At the end of the regular season in November, the top 45 cowboys will qualify for the Professional Bull Riders Finals based on total PBR money won during the 2008 season.
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Bull Riding Is The Love
For most people, the name Will Rogers may not be synonymous with bull riding, but in the Deep South Rodeo Association, it is.
His son, Will Rogers "junior" also rides bulls at the rodeos, competing with his dad, who is still able to best him most times.
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Cowboys in the heartland
The Arizona Daily Star's Stephanie Innes seems to have the corner of the religion news in Tucson, Ariz. A reader wrote us a note about an interesting feature Innes has on the Rev. Coy Huffman in Saturday's newspaper.
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Rodeo Wraps Up for Another Year
A sold-out crowd saddled up for the final day of the 83rd Fiesta de los Vaqueros at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds Sunday.
"It's exciting," said Raul Lopez, a thirteen year old spectator.
"We just enjoy being out here," said Linda Hermes, another spectator.
The afternoon brought them plenty of thrills and spills.
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University rodeo team holds barrel racing, team roping
Willie Nelson said mamas shouldn't let their babies grow up to be cowboys. Willie was wrong.
Depending on the weather, Boyers said, the team practices five days a week.
"For this coming weekend, barrel racing and the goat tying are the most popular events," Boyers said.
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Hoffman: Williams saves his best rides for Challenger
Clayton Williams is a 22-year-old bull rider who has earned $740,000 by winning just two bull riding shows.
Unbelievable!
Rodeo cowboys just don't earn that kind of money. That's the kind of money pro athletes rake in for driving a race car 500 miles, sinking a putt or hitting a baseball.
No kidding.
Bullish in San Antonio
Cutting horse update
CBR update
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Florida High School Rodeo Queen
OCALA - The next few days will be busy ones for 17-year-old Kirsten McManus. The queen of the Florida High School Rodeo Association has a list of responsibilities she must attend to, and she also will be a competitor in a local rodeo that opens Friday.
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They call the thing rodeo
Two Lincoln boys in District 3 of the California High School Rodeo Association qualified during the weekend to compete in the Challenge of Champions - Dillon Everts in bull riding and Austin Tyler in steer wrestling and team roping.
MacCracken did not place in their events.
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Hang on: 8 seconds of riding dynamite is a blast
Alfred Blanton's enthusiasm for achieving an 8-second perfect ride on a bull is contagious.
Already his two teenage sons, 16-year-old Andy and 13-year-old Alex, are developing their talents, following in their dad's chaps, cowboy hats and spurs.
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Rodeo: Cowboys try hands at bull riding, saddle bronc
RAPID CITY Broncs and bulls were the order of the day at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo on Saturday, and the crowds proved their popularity.
On Saturday night, some rank hombres from the horse herd brought the virtually sold-out crowd to its feet several times.
Saturday rodeo notes:
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Multi-district rodeo deemed success
The district conducted a silent auction and raffle that raised approximately $3,300, she said.
"Ace Hardware gave us some terrific donations, as did some of the local feed stores," Tyler added. "And the Naillon family donated a chute that went for $1,600."
April 19-20 - Salinas
May 3-4 - Lincoln
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Age doesn't deter bronc rider
Griswold, 39, marks 80 to move into share of second in first round
FORT WORTH - Bobby Griswold apparently has had more luck than Ponce DeLeon. From the looks of things, the Oklahoma saddle bronc rider must have discovered the Fountain of Youth.
Maybe, this could be the year.
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Bull riders face up to safety issues in sport
Professional bull riders compare their sport to crashing race cars for a living.
To win, they must endure eight-second collisions with 1,700-pound bulls. If they walk away unscathed, that's another success.
"I know I feel safer with the helmet. It's like insurance."
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Cooper Partners with Professional Bull Riders
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will partner with Professional Bull Riders, Inc., the organizer and promoter of the world's premier professional bull riding events, to be the official tire of the PBR through its 2009 Built Ford Tough Series season.
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Diamond in the rough
Sport's promoter to mark 10th year with 'bling and bulls'
By JUAN ESPINOSA
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
If you're looking for a diamond in the rough sport of professional bull riding, you don't have to look any further than the Colorado State Fair Events Center on Thursday night.
"We wanted to have a little bling and bulls for our 10-year celebration," Giodone said.
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Rider bullish on Five Flags event
Something about Five Flags Center agrees with Justin Kennedy.
Only four of the 10 riders to reach the finals went the full eight seconds. Fred Boettcher scored an 83 and Brad Check an 80.5.
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Silver Spur rodeo parade entries being accepted
Parades are popular in the Yuma area, and the one for the 63rd annual Silver Spur Rodeo promises to be among the biggest.
Garth Worthen, chairman for the 2008 parade, has sent out applications for the parade to all who participated last year.
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Hanging tough with big guns
A TOP END cowboy has been invited to hang tough against the best rodeo riders in the world.
Former NT champion Mark Lamberth will contest the Australian Professional Rodeo Association Gold Coast bull riding international and country music spectacular on January 9-13.
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2007 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Final Review Podcast of the Winners and Losers
Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, had the only "lock" on a world championship as the final round began, but that was for the all-around title, not an event. In November he won the Steer Roping National Finals held annually before the Las Vegas event.
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A lot of bull goes a very short way
THE first time Norman Hocking rode a bull, it trampled on his spine and left him with a pulled groin and concussion. That might have convinced most people bull riding was not for them, but Norman is not most people.
And he is already making plans for his next ride.
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Payson bull rider Silcox wraps up championship
LAS VEGAS - When Wesley Silcox's bottom hit the ground Saturday night, the 22-year-old cowboy knew he had risen to the top of the rodeo world.
"It's a dream come true," Silcox said. "It is what I've worked for and fought for and dreamed about for a long, long time. It's just great."
Utah's Silcox concurs.
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Bull riders store opens
The store has videos, belt buckles and more, all designed to build the group's visibility.
By ANGIE EVANS
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
Bull riders and bull-riding fans can now find their gear and memorabilia locally.
A couple of items in the store cost more, such as PBR World Finals jackets, in leather for $350 and in wool for $200.
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Pankewitz wins championship in increasingly popular PBR
The popularity of the Professional Bull Rider's Tour is evident with the success of last week's Canadian PBR Finals at Calgary's SaddleDome.
Tyler Pankewitz captured the Canadian Championship after turning in 253.5 points on three bulls to win more than $48,000 on the season.
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Professional Bull Riders WOW the Audience at NRHA Futurity
Mandy McCutcheon, the first and only woman and the first and only Non Pro to become an NRHA Million Dollar Rider, donated her time to help coach Professional Bull Rider All-Around Champion Cody Lambert. Lambert had a great ride on Jerry Kimmel's Dunitinthe Nicoftime.
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Kmita caps off good season
Jonathan Kmita can finally stop campaigning.
"All year long I've been bugging the judges," Kmita said with a laugh. "I kept telling them, 'Make sure I get my five president's points.' "
As it turned out, Kmita didn't need any presidential perks.
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Peterson wins bull riding title
Zach Peterson did something the other nine finalists failed to do Saturday night in the short go of the Rocky Mountain Extreme Bull Riding Challenge at Majestic Valley Arena.
He stayed on for the full eight seconds.
"I rode him about as good as I could," Peterson said.
"He was real snappy. He jumped and kicked real hard."
"That was two years ago."
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Young bull riders bring prize belt buckles home to Norco
Two Norco youngsters got tossed around and roughed up, but they outlasted the competition by placing first in their divisions at the National Junior Bull Riders Association's national competition.
But they showed that Californians can ride more than just surfboards, she said.
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Aiken's along for the ride with PBR's best
They come from Vero Beach, Fla., and El Campo, Texas.
From Moore Haven, Fla., and Mooresville, N.C.
From a city a prominent as Houston to a town as little-known as Wauzeka, Wis.
From tongue-twisting towns like Okeechobee, Fla., and Chilhowie, Va.
Cowboys with cowboy names, like Buckshot and Kolt and Chance.
Chance.
How appropriate.
He's 24.
PBR
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
at USCA Convocation Center
Friday's leaders
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Dead bullrider 'had plenty of guts'
Friends of Australia's "number one cowboy" Greg Meech, who was killed at an Ipswich rodeo on Saturday, have described him as a loving partner and "gusty bloke".
One of the bull's hind legs then stomped on his chest.
However, hospital staff were unable to save his life. Mr Meech died about midnight.
"He had plenty of guts."
- with AAP
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Bull riders rock into Yass
The 1998 PBR World Champion Troy Dunn will be attending the event. Dunn is the only Australian ever to win the coveted World Title and the only bull rider to win the PBR World Finals twice. He was presented with the PBR Ring of Honor after his retirement in 1995.
Troy Dunn
Height/Weight: 177cm / 75kg
(Bull Riding Achievements)
1992 and 1993 Injuries
1998 PBR WORLD CHAMPION
2001 CBR Australian Champion
2002 CBR Australian Champion
(Other Achievements)
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Haslet rider wins one for the ages
DALLAS -- Quarterback Brett Favre is having a big year with the Green Bay Packers, and the 38-year-old is silencing his critics in the rough-and-tumble sport of pro football.
Pozzi-Pharr and her gelding, Stitch, set an arena record by turning in time of 11.62 seconds.
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City slickers take up bull riding
ADRENALINE junkies who have bungy jumped and skydived are now lining up to ride a raging bull for a thrill.
Usually found driving a bus in Sydney, Mr Robb, 24, got the rush he had been searching for on the back of a bull.
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Bull rider caps his comeback at Texas Stampede
Dave Samsel called himself the Brett Favre of rodeo after winning the bull riding Sunday at the Texas Stampede finals at American Airlines Center.
At 36, the Haslet cowboy beat contestants who were nearly half his age.
Samsel said he's ecstatic about going to his first NFR.
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Local bullfighter saves man
A Kimbolton man threw himself on a Hawaiian bullfighter in the ring. BOBBIE NICHOLLS reports.
Shane Bird's quick actions probably saved a young rider at a South Island rodeo on Sunday from more serious injuries.
Mr Bird, who was wearing protective clothing, escaped injury.
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NEW JEWEL? Ex-San Diego singing star Nashville-bound
Jewel appears ready for Nashville, now it's time to see if the country-music capital -- and country radio -- is ready for her.
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Mesalands freshman dominates at high school/college rodeo challenge
Mesalands Community College bull rider Frank Alguire placed third in the second round with a 76 point ride. Alguire also placed sixth in the bull riding average with his one head score of 76 points.
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City slickers take up bull riding
ADRENALINE junkies who have bungy jumped and skydived are now lining up to ride a raging bull for a thrill.
Usually found driving a bus in Sydney, Mr Robb, 24, got the rush he had been searching for on the back of a bull.
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The bull supplier
Most people find comfort and satisfaction when fishing, gardening or reading. George Hempenstall, of Kirkton Yass, finds his greatest pleasure when tending to his Rodeo Bulls.
A short time later, the curious 15-year-old decided to 'have a crack' himself.
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Bull rider Asay wins 2007 title
B.J. Schumacher won the event and Kanin Asay won the year-end title at the PRCA Xtreme Bulls tour stop this past weekend.
The final event for the 2007 Xtreme Bulls tour was held in conjunction with the national FFA convention.
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It's like a prizefight
Las Vegas oddsmaker Jay Rood is accustomed to setting sports betting lines on Bears, Lions and Eagles.
For the PBR World Finals, he analyzes bulls and riders.
"You just come in and pick who you think is going to win. It's like a prizefight," Rood says.
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In bull riding, the bull leads and you follow
Mechanical bulls buck and spin. But Oklahoman J.W. Hart, veteran of 13 seasons as a pro rider in the PBR, says real bulls are entirely different animals.
Finesse over strength
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"Our riding arms are always a little bigger, a little stronger," he says.
Keep your chin down
Get a grip
Fear factor
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Modestan mastered riding them to earn ticket to 2007 NFR
Modesto's Ted Bert and bulls share a somewhat complex relationship.
He raises bulls, breeds them and then rides them at rodeos. These are beasts, mind you, that don't mind maiming cowboys.
One might say there's a lot of drama between Bert and the bulls.
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West Glacier bull rider Hill looking to cap successful '07
Good thing Beau Hill packs light for work. Because he won't have much time to do his laundry the next couple of weeks.
The West Glacier bull rider will be taking his bull rope to both the Professional Bull Riders World Finals and the Canadian Finals Rodeo.
The Canadian Finals begins Nov. 7 in Edmonton.
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Clown puts body on line for rider
A rodeo clown says it was second nature to throw himself on top of an injured contestant to protect him from a rampaging bull.
Starr lost consciousness after a blow to the head and was protected on the ground by rodeo clown Shane Bird.
Bird escaped injury.
"I was thinking, 'This is going to hurt'.
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Wyoming bull rider grounded despite fabulous year
Kanin Asay needs to work on his swagger.
He has none.
And he's definitely earned some.
Let's list the reasons why:
One, Asay is a 21-year-old bull rider. That alone is enough to walk a little taller.
Two, Asay earned $36,031 during the Fourth of July run, the most of any professional rodeo competitor.
Out-right cocky? He could be.
But he's not.
Asay gives credit elsewhere.
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Professional Bull Riders take their turn at the American Royal
Most weekends, Cathy Merchant can be found in her living room, eyes glued to her TV.
It's not that the Olathe woman is an introvert. It's more that she has a passion for rodeo and bull riding, and weekends are when the Professional Bull Riders' best are on the Versus cable network.
PBR Enterprise Tour event
WHERE: Kemper Arena
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Bull riding basics
Ahead of The Bundaberg Rum Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Series Round 9 to be held at the Yass Showground on Saturday November 10, here are some bull riding basics:
The other half of the score is awarded based upon the bull rider's ability to match the moves of the bull beneath him.
Make sure you don't miss it!
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Bullriding captures interest of city teen
All the eyes in all the crowds find him, and most times it's for the right reasons. Sure, 15-year old Devon Weaver is the only black face that many have ever seen at a rodeo, but he's also skilled and fearless and it shows.
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Top circuit plans steroid testing for bulls, not riders
The Professional Bull Riders plans to begin steroid testing by next year. Not its riders typically smaller, gymnast-like athletes but the muscled-up bulls.
The PBR, gearing up for its World Finals Oct. 25-Nov. 4 in Las Vegas, has no policy on steroids and bulls.
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a $2 million man
Statisticians behind the chute claim bull rider Justin McBride is on track to win $2 million this year.
The bull, owned by Frontier, Teague and comedian Ron White, was selected by PBR fans to serve as the bounty bull.
His 2007 season could have been even better had he not suffered a dislocated shoulder.
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Bull riding returns
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Cariboo cowboys take on PG Rodeo
Poffenroth, named the Canadian High School All Round Cowboy in Medicine Hat this summer, had the fastest time on Saturday, roping the calf in 10.3 seconds. Poffenroth lost the buckle to Pouce Coupe's Clayton Moore, but Poffenroth isn't too disappointed.
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Annual event celebrates kids, bull riding, Greg Rachal
Greg Rachal loved two things children and bull riding.
After he died in an automobile accident in May 2005, Rachal's family and friends decided to combine his two loves for an annual fundraising event.
"It's wonderful," Kay Rachal said of the event honoring her son, as she watched the contest.
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Rodeo bucks into Highgate
The Painted Pony Championship Rodeo came to Franklin County Field Day Fairgrounds on Saturday and more than 1,500 spectators attended.
The rodeo's arrival in Franklin County, a first for northwest Vermont, was much anticipated, as attendance showed.
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Singing cowboy capitalizes on bull-riding championships
Justin McBride, a risk taker by trade, experienced a thrill in the spring without the threat of being gored, trampled or bucked from the back of a 1,200-pound beast.
"They knew who I was," McBride said. "A lot of them told me they watch bull riding on their buses."
Injury is part of the sport.
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Bull rider McBride is on $150,000 hot seat
The bull is relatively small and one of his co-owners is a real comedian, but riding Scene of the Crash is no joke. Justin McBride will earn $150,000 if he stays on for eight seconds Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio.
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Cowtown Coliseum is 100 years of history
Fort Worth's moniker is "Where the West begins," and if a visitor relative really wants to know about the origins of indoor rodeos and bull riding, just walk them over to Cowtown Coliseum.
The venue, which is celebrating 100 years, boasts three important firsts.
No kidding.
$150,000 ride?
Burleson bull rider wins
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Bull Riders Visit Salt Lake
After a seven-year absence, the Professional Bull Riders came to Salt Lake City Friday evening for a two-day event.
Each bull rider hung on for his life Friday and Saturday, but Brenden Clark from Morpeth, Australia rode with poise and confidence to take home the $24,000 winner's check.
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Rodeo riding to prominence
After years as a bit player on the Canadian rodeo scene, Prince George has stepped to the forefront as home of the West of the Rockies pro rodeo finals.
Call is looking forward to meeting rodeo fans in the behind the chutes tour next Saturday at 10 a.m.
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State Fair Rodeo
Allen Helmuth's strong score Friday got a serious challenge from Charlie Barker on Saturday, but by the end of the day, Helmuth came away with the bull riding title as the Central Washington State Fair Rodeo concluded.
FINAL RESULTS
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Just a matter of seconds on rodeo's first night
For rodeo cowboys, success comes in seconds. It took eight long seconds for Brian Bain to have a big finish and for Allen Helmuth to make a great start.
It only took Buster Barton 5.3 quick seconds to erase the bad taste of a half-year from memory.
Friday's results
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Junior Rodeo champ strikes again
Rodeo is life for young Lemitar cowboy Garrett Jacobs. You can't make it much simpler than that. He practices every day and it shows when it comes time to rodeo.
"He would dress up as a bull rider at age 3 when the family would go to rodeos," said his mother Tawsha.
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Sons follow father's path into the rodeo ring
Roscoe Finley clearly remembers the first time he stitched himself.
In 1986, Finley, 47, suffered a gash above his eye while competing on the professional bull riding circuit. A bottle of tequila, a needle and a string were all he needed to get back on a bull again, he says.
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Hundreds turn out for PBR Block Party
Lucy Fenstermacher held on as long as she could, but when the big, burly hunk of metal and hydraulics started spinning faster and faster, there was nowhere left to go but downward.
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Kiwis to Challenge Aussies at Bull Riding
They have battled on the rugby field, the cricket pitch and the netball court, now the rivalry between the Aussies and Kiwis is set to continue - on 900kg bulls.
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2nd Annual Bud Light Bull Riding Challenge at Heartland Events Center
The NPRA will bring sports' toughest athletes onto the roughest playing field in America. Each night you will be at the edge of your seat with the most intense, bone-jarring 2 hours in sports . . . . 8 seconds at a time. A great event for the entire family to enjoy.
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Little bull rider finds success at 5
When Cole Baze of Sherman was 2, he watched the movie 8 Seconds, about the life of Lane Frost, world champion bull rider. I want to be a bull rider, he told his family. And that he did.
Each child is expected to ride six seconds.
Cole is the son of Cody and Meghan Baze.
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Brazilian walks away champion in PBR debut
The thrill of winning his first Professional Bull Riders Tour event was evident from the wide grin on Agnaldo Cardozo's face Saturday night at Van Andel Arena.
Unfortunately, there was not a word he could find to describe his elation -- at least in English.
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PBR star Rotten Cotton takes final lap in front of hometown crowd
One of the greatest animal athletes in the sport of rodeo got a hero's welcome Saturday night when he returned to his hometown.
As the fanfare continued, Clay explained exactly why Rotten Cotton was roaming the arena.
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Bull riders out to grab big bonus
At 7 p.m. Saturday at the Muskogee Fairgrounds arena, Baredown Productions will present a North American Bullriding Association-sanctioned competition.
For more information: 918-822-3621.
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Break a leg? Not this time for bull riding star
GRAND RAPIDS -- His 84.00-point score was Justin McBride's immediate focus Friday at Van Andel Arena on the opening day of the Professional Bull Riders Tour.
He wants to settle a bigger score with Grand Rapids this weekend.
There hasn't much guesswork involved in McBride's season.
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Triton intercollegiate rodeo to draw cowboys from six states
Roping, riding and rough stock it will all be part of the third annual Iowa Central Community College Triton Stampede Intercollegiate Rodeo Thursday and Friday at the Dayton Rodeo Arena in Dayton.
Kelly Bayers, the women's rodeo coach, agreed.
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Tri-Cities linebacker survives being crushed by bull, friends to hold benefit
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What: Concert for Calvin
Where: Appalachian Fair Grounds
When: Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
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Top names slated to ride in Enid PRCA event Saturday
Some of the biggest names in rodeo are scheduled to appear in Enid Stampede PRCA Rodeo Saturday.
Activity begins at 8 p.m. in Chisholm Trail Expo Center. It is the first time in a few years a rodeo has been held in Enid.
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Senior Pro Rodeo draws a number of rodeo fans
An estimated 200 rodeo contestants entertained the audience at Saturday's Fernley National Senior Pro Rodeo that was sponsored by the Fernley Chamber of Commerce's Rodeo Committee.
The Klamath Falls, Oregon cowboy added the community is always hospitable.
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Randleman's pro bull rider star
Brian Canter could've been rookie of the year.
But only if he waited until after turning 18 to join the Professional Bull Riders series and compete in a full season.
In a few months, he earned enough in winnings to qualify for the PBR world finals in Las Vegas.
On Monday, he'll probably have surgery.
Canter believes it, too.
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Skater turned rider proves he's no sissy
Nathan Oetter used to call himself a sissy for riding his skateboard in suburban Phoenix.
The nickname hasn't stuck.
The Carbondale resident proved he was tough Sunday, winning the Colorado Pro Rodeo Association title in his first state finals appearance at the Mesa County Fairgrounds.
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Preparation for professional bull riders is all about details
The way Clayton Cullen sees it, preparation for this weekend's Professional Bull Riders event at the Reno Events Center is not much different than preparing for a rock concert.
Cullen, whose background is in concert production, works with a permanent crew of
That's where Robinson takes over.
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PBR's Ford Country Classic thrills San Antonio!
"Winning my first BFTS event is awesome," said Smith. The 20 year old has competed in 12 elite BFTS events during the 2007 season but his highest placing prior to San Antonio was tying for 12th in Nampa, Idaho. BEHIND THE CHUTES: Ford Country Classic Event Results: About PBR:
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PBR World Champion to Make an Appearance at the Academy of Country Music Awards
To catch McBride in action, fans should tune in to CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesday, May 15. The executive in charge of production is Bob Bardo, and the executive in charge is Francis LaMaina.
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5/10 Update: Lee Akin relocates to Oklahoma City Hospital
Lee Akin was a fixture on the PBR's Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) presented by Wrangler from 2002 thru 2006 and had four BFTS event wins to his credit. He and his wife, Mary, recently welcomed daughter, Jada Marie, on September 21, 2006. Benefit Auctions:
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PBR's Nampa Classic to thrill Idaho fans for the 8th consecutive year!
Don't miss even eight seconds of the Nampa Classic on VERSUS on April 27 and 28 at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. (TV times are subject to change. For additional information, please check your local listings.)
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NILE Invitational results are in
Injury Report: Craig Jackson (Houston, Texas) sustained a laceration to his left ear which required 24 stitches, still competing. Ross Coleman (Molalla, Ore.) sustained a bruised right foot and is also still competing. BEHIND THE CHUTES: The NILE Invitational Event Results:
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Round Two Results from the NILE Invitational
Injury Report: Craig Jackson (Houston, Texas) sustained a laceration to his left ear which required 24 stitches, still competing. Ross Coleman (Molalla, Ore.) sustained a bruised right foot and is also still competing.
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'The Race for the Trailers' Continues in 2007
The winners of the Stock Contractor of the Year award, owner of the High Money Bull of the Year, owner of the Mikel Moreno World Champion Bull, and the owner of the Bull of the PBR World Finals will each receive one of the trailers.
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Blue Collar Bull Owner
"I appreciate his [Larry the Cable Guy's] interest and am looking forward to having him as a partner," said Jeff Robinson.
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UPDATE: Lee Akin critically injured in Montgomery, Alabama
More updates will be posted as they become available. Akin was a fixture on the PBR's Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler from 2002 to 2006 and had four BFTS event wins to his credit. He and his wife, Mary, welcomed a daughter, Jada Marie, on September 21, 2006. RRF Breakfast Benefit: Benefit Auctions:
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PBR Built Ford Tough Invitational Results Are In
McBride now leads the BFTS point standings by 1,292.5 series points over J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.), who finished ninth overall in Auburn Hills, but suffered a shoulder separation in the process (see injury report). Injury Report: BEHIND THE CHUTES: The Built Ford Tough Invitational Event Results:
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Moraes comes out on top in Albuquerque
Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) maintains a stranglehold on the BFTS world standings by 817.25 series points over number 2 ranked J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) who strongly challenges McBride week in a week out on the tour. Injury Report: BEHIND THE CHUTES:
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Catch the Ty Murray Invitational on VERSUS
Sandia Resort & Casino presents the Ty Murray Invitational Round One Results: ABBI Classic Results: 1) Julio and Cindy Moreno's Troubadour, 90.75 points, $10,875; 2) C/G Rodeo Livestock's Spitfire, 89.25 points, $6,214; 3) Sammy Andrew's Rena's Pet, $4,661.
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TICKETS TO BULL RIDING'S FIRST WORLD CUP ON SALE NOW
The other teams are as follows: Team Brazil: Team Canada: Team Mexico: The PBR World Cup will make its way across the globe, stopping in Brazil in 2008 and the United States in 2009. It will visit Canada and Mexico in the following years.
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PBR and AlphaTrade Develop New Award Program
Stay tuned for more information via PBR's website, publications, live events and television coverage. Fans don't want to miss this opportunity to win a trip to the Rocky Boots Invitational in Columbus, Ohio and the possibility of $10,000 in cash! About AlphaTrade
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McBride Earns Fifth Built Ford Tough Series Event Win of 2007
McBride, who has amassed $3,342,031 in PBR career earnings to date, has his sights set on a second world title as well as a few more event wins in 2007. Injury Report: Tony Mendes (Jensen, Utah) sustained a concussion and is probable to compete in Albuquerque, N.M. BEHIND THE CHUTES:
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Daisy Outdoor Products Increases PBR Sponsorship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 23, 2007) - In a new agreement announced today, Daisy Outdoor Products will extend its partnership with the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) and increase its bonus programs through the end of the 2008 season.
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PBR and AlphaTrade.com Ink New Deal
AlphaTrade joined ranks with the PBR in late December 2006. Since then, the British Columbia-based company has expanded its profile to include the steadily increasing demographic of the PBR attendees and viewers. About the PBR:
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PBR and Spire Capital Partners Team Up to Continue Growth of the Most Exciting Sport on Dirt
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. served as financial advisor to the PBR. Faegre & Benson LLP provided legal counsel to the PBR and Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal were legal counsel to Spire. Terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.
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Cabela's Shootout presented by DeeZee Bucks into Nebraska for the Second Consecutive Year!
Don't miss any of the heart pounding action of the Cabela's Shootout on VERSUS on March 24 and March 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. (For additional information, please check your local listings.)
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Nunes Earns First Career Built Ford Tough Series Event Win
Of the win Nunes, 25, stated, “It feels good, but it hasn’t really sunk in yet. I’ve been riding consistently and I guess it’s finally paid off.” BEHIND THE CHUTES: About PBR:
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Catch the Tacoma Classic on VERSUS!
Sunday’s action culminates with an electrifying championship round for of the top 15 qualifiers who will be chasing a shot at the prestigious event title, and ultimately gunning for the 2007 PBR Built Ford Tough World Championship. Tacoma Classic Event Results:
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McBride wins two in a row!
"Hot Stuff is getting better and better," commented McBride. "He was the bull to draw in the short round and I didn't get my job done but luckily it worked out." BEHIND THE CHUTES: About PBR:
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PBR Announces Second Cut of the 2007 Built Ford Tough Series Season
The riders who were dropped from the tour following the New Orleans Classic this past weekend are Ross Johnson (Alvord, Texas), Colby Yates (Fort Worth, Texas), Tyler Smith (Fruita, Colo.), Harve Stewart (Stephenville, Texas), and Matt Werries (Jacksonville, Ill.).
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PBR's Cabela's Classic--A Royal Event!
Don't miss even eight seconds of the Cabela's Classic on VERSUS on March 10 at 8 p.m. and March 11 at 7 p.m. Central Time. (For additional information, please check your local listings.)
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Oklahoma Cowboy Cashes In
When asked about his short-go round draw, McBride stated: "I've been bucked off of Shane before so it felt real good to get a qualified ride this time around." BEHIND THE CHUTES: About PBR:
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Round One Results From New Orleans
Injury Report: Ross Coleman (Molalla, Ore.) sustained a concussion and possible facial fractures. He will not be competing the rest of the weekend. New Orleans Classic Round one Results: About PBR:
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Greg Potter and Slate River Ranch Bring the PBR back to Richmond
Country Superstar Martina McBride will help kick off the Greg Potter Slate River Ranch Classic with a concert on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will also feature Little Big Town and Rodney Atkins. About Slate River Ranch About Greg Potter About Professional Bull Riding
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Missouri Cowboy Wins Enterprise Rent-A-Car Classic
Injury Report: Mike White (DeKalb, Texas) sustained a laceration to the chin and a concussion. He is doubtful to compete in New Orleans, La. About PBR:
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Round Two Results From St. Louis
Rocky McDonald (Col. Juarez, Mex.) sustained a left shoulder subluxation and is probable to compete. About PBR:
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Round One Results From The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Classic
Rocky McDonald (Col. Juarez, Mex.) sustained a left shoulder subluxation and is probable to compete.
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Bully Dog Short Go Top Qualifier program Kicks Off in St. Louis
The Bully Dog Short Go Top Qualifier program will kick off at the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Classic in St. Louis on February 23-25, 2007. About Bully Dog: About PBR:
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Rookie impresses fans at the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Challenger Championships
Oklahoma City, Okla., (February 18, 2007) - The Ford Center hosted two explosive competitions Feb. 16 and 17 and will conclude today with the third and championship rounds, ultimately determining the 2007 U.S. Smokeless Challenger Tour Champion.
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PBR's Very Own Cinderella Story
"It is unbelievable, (that he qualified) when you grow up doing this you always picture yourself at the top. At some point you got to step up to plate and beat a number of guys to get to this position."
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Oklahoma rider captivates home state crowd at the U.S. Smokeless Challenger Tour Championships
Oklahoma City, Okla., (February 17, 2007) - PBR bull riders dazzled Oklahoma City at the Ford Center last night in the first go round of competition at the U.S. Smokeless Challenger Tour Championships presented by Dickies.
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PBR finds 10 new superstars!
Express Open presented by York Results: Round 2: 1) Cole Taylor (Sayre, Okla.) 87.5 points, $3,675; 2/3) Clayton Williams (Carthage, Texas) 87 points, $2,297; 2/3) Cameron Mullins (Tucson, Ariz.) 87 points, $2,297; 4) Jarod Wright (Golden Valley, Ariz.) 86.5 points, $919.
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Express Open presented by York bucks out of the chutes!
Express Open presented by York Round 1 Results (will continue Tuesday): Express Open presented by York Round 2 Results (will continue Tuesday): ABBI Classic Results (will continue Tuesday): Daisy TwoBulls Protective Bullfighting Results (will continue Tuesday):
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The Express Open presented by York offers three days of non-stop action for fans!
Munsell bought his permit in order to chase his dream and the big money available in Oklahoma this week. "If I didn't think I could do it, I wouldn't have bought my permit," he concluded.
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PBR's Greg Potter Wins His 3rd Anaheim Event in 4 Years!
"I rode him the first time I drew him. I am not sure how many points I was, but I was happy with this draw. Anytime you draw a Berger bull in the short-go you know you have a chance to win it all." BEHIND THE CHUTES: Amp'd Mobile Invitational Results:
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Rides & Wrecks from Tampa on VERSUS tonight at 8 p.m. ET
For more information on the Southern Ford Dealers Invitational or the PBR please contact 719.471.3008 or visit www.pbrnow.com. BEHIND THE CHUTES: Injury Report: No injuries to report. Southern Ford Dealers Invitational Results:
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PBR thrills more than 20,000 in Atlanta
The southern states were good to the 21-year old this weekend. His performance in Tampa and win in Atlanta have resulted in him winning more PBR dollars so far in 2007 than he won in all of 2006, when asked about his performance Hayes stated, BEHIND THE CHUTES:
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Southern States host Built Ford Tough Series tour stops this weekend
The PBR is anxious to re-visit both cities as the loyal fans drown each venue with non-stop allegiance to the PBR's 45 toughest cowboys and the sport's rankest bulls.
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Brazilian Sensation Earns First Tour Win
Said Dias of today's victory, via translator Adriano Moraes, Dias wasn't the only person ecstatic with the event's outcome. Event namesake Dale Earnhardt Jr. was very pleased about the support and excitement fans showed the PBR this weekend in Charlotte, BEHIND THE CHUTES: Dale Jr. PBR Clash Results:
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First Round of The Dale Jr. PBR Clash--Tomorrow On NBC
"You can't get a better feeling than this. With all of my friends and family here, I had a lot of nerves going in, but now that I've covered my first bull, it's all about having fun." Dale Jr. PBR Clash Results:
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Latest Results from Challenger and Enterprise Events
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (January 25, 2007) - The Professional Bull Riders' (PBR) U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) Challenger Tour and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour continued a busy January with events in Sioux City, Iowa, Salisbury, Md. And Wichita Falls, Texas.
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PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDER SIGNS UP WITH U.S. ARMY
Meier will make scheduled promotional appearances in 2007 on behalf of the U.S. Army at PBR events nationwide. The U.S. Army is also the official military partner of the PBR, an agreement designed to assist in the Army’s recruiting and promotion efforts.
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The PBR Table Mountain Casino Invitational Airs Jan. 20 on NBC
“It’s been a long time and it feels great to be back. I’ve re-evaluated things and made a few changes. I’m working out now and mentally I’m craving it. The risks in this sport are too great if you’re not craving it 100%.”
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Watch the Sacramento Classic on VERSUS
Sunday’s action culminates with an electrifying championship round for of the top 15 qualifiers who will be chasing a shot at the prestigious event title, and ultimately gunning for the 2007 PBR Built Ford Tough World Championship.
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2006 PBR Rookie of the Year Earns Second Consecutive Built Ford Tough Series Title
The PBR airs regularly on VERSUS. Please visit http://www.pbrnow.com/media/tv/ for the complete broadcast schedule. Injury Report: Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) – Injured cartilage in right knee, doubtful to compete. Ednei Caminhas (P. Alves, SP, Brazil) – Ankle sprain, probable. Worcester Classic Results:
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U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Challenger Tour Wraps Up Four Days in Colorado
Cory Melton (Tolar, Texas) walked away the biggest winner of the week by pocketing $14,000 at the Denver Chute Out. Brazilian Robson Palermo and Oklahoma's own Cord McCoy (Tupelo) rounded out the top three in Denver by earning more than $7,000 a piece. Denver Chute-Out Results:
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