Bull Fighting

Henry Yoder New National Federation of Professional Bullriders Champion
[Apr. 5, 2009] For Henry Yoder it has been a long drive from discovering his love of bull riding to taking center stage at the National Federation of Professional Bullriiders Federation Finals but as the final bull bucked in round six on Saturday, April 4th Henry had secured the year-end championship. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Dave Bakke: Rodeo clown gets his worst injury while helping bull
[Apr. 5, 2009] Last Monday, Roger wasn’t riding this bull or luring it away from a fallen cowboy. He was trying to help it.

Roger was working at Edgewood. The bull had a sore foot. Roger was working on the bull’s foot when, his father said, Roger used an electric prod to control the animal.

“The bull got him down,” says Ray (better known by his nickname, “Punk”). “It pushed him through a couple of fences.”

Roger was later transported by air from Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville to St. John’s trauma unit. Since then, Roger has been slipping in and out of consciousness and is breathing with the aid of a ventilator. His family says Roger’s injuries include a collapsed lung, broken ribs and severe stomach and kidney injuries. He also contracted pneumonia while in intensive care.

Day 2 National Federation of Professional Bullriders Federation Finals
[Apr. 4, 2009] The keyword Friday, April 3rd, at the Federation Finals was bullfighters. Bullfighters Bradon Brazier, Jeremy Muntz, and Andy Thmpson had a very busy day at the office. The riders were in top form but the bulls were completely on their game and it seemed ride after ride the bullfighters were jumping in to protect a downed rider. One rider commented that the bullfighters were giving a class on protection bullfighting with the excellent job they were doing. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

RodeoAttitude.com Announces Streaming Newscast
[Apr. 1, 2009] RodeoAttitude.com maintains an industry wide reputation as the premier rodeo and bull riding news source within the United States. Cindy Meyers, CEO of RodeoAttitude.com recognized that a premier webcast designed to deliver rodeo, bull riding, and equestrian, news was long overdue in the industry, and that the technology was there to bring this news to the website’s large number of visitors in a newscast format. “Streaming newscasts are easily accessible if say you’re a football, baseball or basketball fan; all you have to do is go to ESPN.com. There is no reason this format shouldn’t be available to the athletes and events of the rodeo, bull riding, and equestrian worlds as well as their fans and audience” Meyers said during an interview via teleconference from the Rodeo Attitude headquarters in Iowa. By Elizabeth Nesmith, Statement Entertainment

Bullfighter does what he loves
[Mar. 27, 2009] Lance Brittan wanted to work with animals since he was a little boy. He just never realized his passion would land him in front of the pointed horns of an angry bull.

Midwest Bullfighters Association Crown Jeremy Muntz Champion
[Mar. 21, 2009] It has been a fantastic year for the bullfighters of the Midwest Bullfighters Association filled with great freestyle bullfights and the roar of excited fans. The 20008 season came to a dramatic close in Burlington, Iowa in a three day finals in conjunction with Snow Bull the second stop on the Extreme Bullriding Tour. The edge-of- your-seat action ended with Jeremy Muntz claiming the 2008 Championship. Jeremy’s championship buckle was sponsored by Bob Berg Designs and had everyone talking about how beautiful it was. By Shawn Nelson, Midwest Bullfighters Association

Rob Smets and Miles Hare Join Together For Bullfighting School
[Mar. 18, 2009] The two men many consider the greatest two bullfighters ever have teamed up once again to put on bullfighting school and share their knowledge. World Champions Miles Hare and Rob Smets will give their expertise in Ft. Madison, Iowa June 4 -6.
Also: ROB SMETS WEBSITE

Midwest Bullfighters Association is currently seeking applicants to join our Marketing Program
[Mar. 3, 2009] Midwest Bullfighters Association is expanding its outside sales organization. We currently have openings for Marketing Sales Representatives in business-to-business sales of Sponsorship opportunities and packages. This is an independent contractor position and is commission-based. This is a great and exciting opportunity for anyone in the Marketing field. By Shawn Nelson, Midwest Bullfighters

Bullfighters ready to get back in the arena in Toledo
[Feb. 24, 2009] TOLEDO, Ohio – For bullfighters Brandt Clark and Joe Garretson, their 2008 Professional Championship Bullriders tour season came to a rather wild conclusion. By Ted Harbin

Bullfighter Joe Garretson still recovering from a rough wreck
[Feb. 22, 2009] SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Joe Garretson thinks nothing about his job as a cowboy lifesaver, a professional protection bullfighter whose job is to attract the animal’s attention from the fallen cowboy.

On the second night of the Professional Championship Bullriders stop in Cincinnati, Garretson stepped into position and grabbed the bull’s attention. The animal, then, got hold of the bullfighter, as it were, and went to work on Garretson. The end results was a broken collarbone, 12 broken ribs, a lacerated liver, a punctured lung and five minutes of unconsciousness. By Ted Harbin

Don’t call them rodeo clowns
[Feb. 7, 2009] Don’t call them clowns, call them bullfighters.

They’re not there for entertainment. Their job is to potentially save a helpless or off-balance bull rider from being stomped to death once the ride has ended.

Bullfighters hoping for better breaks during bull-riding finale
[Jan. 30, 2009] CHICAGO – Joe Garretson and Brandt Clark know what it takes to put their lives and limbs on the line.

The professional bullfighters do it for a living, placing themselves in harm’s way so fallen bull riders can escape. It’s what they will do starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, during the Professional Championship Bullriders World Finale III at the Sears Centre. By Ted Harbin

American Cowboy Travel Joins Rodeo Attitude Sponsorship Team
[Jan. 29, 2009] Rodeo Attitude is proud to announce that American Cowboy Travel has joined the Rodeo Attitude Network as a sponsor of the Weather and Travel Directory. Jeremy Muntz, owner of American Cowboy Travel, submitted the following information for your information: By Cindy Meyers & Jeremy Muntz

Imbil's link to world rodeo
[Jan. 23, 2009] FROM humble beginnings growing up in the scenic surrounds of country life in Imbil, Philip Kropp has made a big impact in the sport of bull clowning. In fact, Kropp's success is nothing short of stunning.

Kropp, 25, is now based in Utah where he is one of the most respected and admired bull clowns on the bull riding circuit. With countless accolades and awards to his name, his resume is the envy of any bull clown.