Adriano Moraes wins the first, but we hope annual, Iowa State Fair PBR Challenger Tour.  

The fans at the Iowa State Fair were treated to bull riding action the likes have not been seen in front of the grandstand before.  Not only was the reigning World Champion, Mike Lee, on hand, but the two men who hold the distinction of winning the title twice, Adriano Moraes and Chris Shivers, thrilled the spectators. The line up of 45 bull riders included many of the top men in the current BFTS standings along with our own Wes Dinwitte, Fort Madison, Iowa who is currently leading the Extreme Bullriding Tour which is one of Rodeo Attitude's sponsors.  It was really exciting to watch the riders wearing the Rodeo Attitude logo do such a great job.  

Adriano won the event.  He gained some ground in the qualifying standings and was very graciaous in his interview to the Iowa fans in his post event interview.  The fans love Adriano for his great skill in the arena, I personally respect and admire him for the man I have come to know behind the chutes.  When we spoke with him, he was gracious, polite and caring.  When he speaks with young fans he makes them feel important.  Adriano doesn't have to tell you of his beliefs, he just lives them for all the world to see.  He won the event and the hearts of all who had the opportunity to meet him.

Adriano is just one of the men in the PBR that by their very behavior make you privileged to know them.   Rodeo Attitude along with Long Creek Outfitters of Leon, Iowa, hosted a pre-event autograph session in their booth by the horse barn.  The men who came were not paid for making an appearance.  They came to help promote the sport in Iowa and to meet with the fans.   For three hours I watched these men treat each and every person special as they answered their questions and thanked them for their support of bull riding.  Their smiles and enthusiasm for the younger fans was real.  There was nothing artifical in their enjoyment for meeting their fans.  Youngsters were given encouragement not only to those who expressed a desire to enter the sport but to those soon to return to school.  I want to thank the following men for not only the three hours of their time but for setting such great examples for those who admire them:  Willy Ropp, Matt Pojenoski, Eric Hopp, Wes Dinwitte, Travis Briscoe, and Rocky McDonald.  

There was another pre-event autograph session held in front of the grandstand presented by the fair.  A long line of fans were given the opportunity to receive an autograph, get a quick picture or just shake the hand of five of the top men in the PBR today.  Present was Chris Shivers, Greg Potter, Mike White, Cory McFadden and Paulo Crimber.  It was exciting day for many fans who as one lady put it, "I got to meet Chris Shivers!  I love watching the PBR on TV and meeting him was the highlight of the fair for me."  I spoke with many fans who had driven from all parts of Iowa just to finally get to see the PBR live.  They got their moneys worth!  From beginning to end this was a first class show.  I conducted several interviews so watch all this week for special stories.