Bull Riding

Marchi wins his gold while McBride shows what won him two
[Nov. 9, 2008] With two rounds of the PBR World Finals still to go, Guilherme Marchi knows the gold buckle is his. With retirement 24 hours away, McBride takes round six. By Mary Rudloff

It's world champions night at the Thomas and Mack
[Nov. 8, 2008] With rides by McBride, Shivers, Moraes and Caminhas, and Marchi finally claiming his right to gold, the round was a showcase of champions By J.W. Kinder Pro Rodeo Announcer

Round five of the PBR is a good night for Brazil, but Mauney holds onto the World Finals average
[Nov. 8, 2008] Brazilian Renato Nunes took round five on Friday, as Guilherme Marchi all but clinches his world champion title and JB Mauney rides his 5th bull in a row By Mary Rudloff

Team roper uses Dallas as springboard to Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
[Nov. 8, 2008] This is one Turtle that doesn't waste any time.
Team roper Turtle Powell, of Alpine, Texas, arrived at the American Airlines Center needing just $43 to earn his way into the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and it took him just 4.6 seconds Friday night to get the job done. By Courtesy PRCA

It's 90 or nothing at the PBR World Finals Round 5
[Nov. 7, 2008] First of all, for those of you that read my news and notes prior to round 5 I'm happy to report that I thought I would bet on the amount of rides we see tonight and by golly I was dead on. It was 24 bull riders that made the whistle and you had to be in the 90 point class to get the share of the money on Friday night. By J.W. Kinder Pro Rodeo Announcer

Drafts for 2008 PBR World Finals
[Nov. 7, 2008] Drafts are held daily and posted for next round.

21-year old bull rider JB Mauney keeps adding to his buckle collection
[Nov. 7, 2008] Taking his third go-round win out of four rounds of the PBR World Finals, Mauney is the one to catch for the World Finals title, while he nips at the heels of Guilherme Marchi in the year end points race By Mary Rudloff

PBR and ABBI Announce Stock Contractor of the Year and Futurity/Classic Bull Competition Winners
[Nov. 7, 2008] The Professional Bull Rider Inc. (PBR) is proud to announce the recipient of the 2008 PBR Stock Contractor of the Year, Chad Berger and Clay Struve. The pair won the prestigious award for the second consecutive year which is determined annually by a vote of the top 45 bull riders in the world. It was announced at the 2008 PBR Stock Contractors Banquet which took place earlier this week at the South Point Hotel and Casino.

Team Ropers Set a New Canadian Finals Rodeo Arena Record
[Nov. 7, 2008] Thursday, November 6 will be marked in the Canadian finals Rodeo history books with a new CFR team roping record set in front 12,915 specatators. The 3.7 seconds marked by Brandon and Mike Beers shaved .2 seconds off the previous record set by Schreiner and Wilson in 2005. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

Tarheel Stater J.B. Mauney making a statement
[Nov. 6, 2008] The second weekend of action kicked off Thursday night at the Thomas and Mack and finding a new wave of fans has not been hard find. Tonight’s crowd hovered around 12,000 and this weekend the PBR will crown a one million dollar champion in the world finals. The check hasn't been written out yet but Guilherme Marchi is doing what he can to. However, the Brazilian is having to ride his best because there is an American bullrider from North Carolina that is trying to grab a buckle at the end of this 2 week period. By J.W. Kinder Pro Rodeo Announcer

Dakotah Fevold Benefit Bull Riding to be held November 15th in Fort Dodge, IA
[Nov. 5, 2008] The purpose of the benefit is to assist Dakotah’s family, parents, Will and Heather, sister, Micaela, and brother, Lane, in their time of need. Dakotah Marie Fevold, 3, passed away Monday, October 6th, at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge as the result of a tragic accident at her home. Will has worked within the By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Assocition News and Notes November 3, 2008
[Nov. 3, 2008] Team roping offers high drama at Wrangler ProRodeo Championships; New format for Canadian Finals Rodeo; Three-time world champion Harley May dies at 82; Timberman captures title in home state rodeo; plus Upcoming rodeos By Courtesy PRCA

Veterans split round three of the PBR World Finals
[Nov. 2, 2008] Buddies Ross Coleman and Brendon Clark put up identical 90.75 point rides as the first weekend of riding winds down in Las Vegas. By Mary Rudloff

From the rideable to the rank: What a difference a day makes
[Nov. 2, 2008] Saturday night's round two of the PBR World Finals brought out the toughest bulls, and sent many cowboys from the arena scoreless ... that is unless your name is JB Mauney, who swept his second round in a row By Mary Rudloff