Bull Riding

Two for the money - J. B. Mauney closes in on Guilherme Marchi with two consecutive wins
[Sep. 24, 2008] For some, 3 times 2 is 6, but for J.B. Mauney, it’s exponentially higher...It’s more like 1,247.50, which is the number of points the North Carolina cowboy has cut into Guilherme Marchi’s lead in the past two weeks. By Keith Ryan Cartwright, PBR

The PBR Returns to California for the 'PBR Out of the Chute Invitational'!
[Sep. 24, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is proud to return to the Bay Area to rock the Oracle Arena for the 2008 Out of the Chute Invitational. The top cowboys continue to battle for the number one spot in the world standings and the $1 million dollar bonus. The 2008 Out of the Chute Invitational is the 29th stop on the elite Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS). Two action-packed performances will take place on Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 27 at 6 p.m. By Lindsay Rosser, PBR

Gear 101
[Sep. 23, 2008]

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) News and Notes - September 22, 2008
[Sep. 22, 2008] September sendoff: Ariat Playoff makes stop Number 3 in Omaha; World champions shine in Albuquerque; Wrangler Gala to honor McSpadden; National Cowboy Hall of Fame PLUS Upcoming PRCA Rodeos By Courtesy PRCA

PRCA Standings as of Sept. 22, 2008
[Sep. 22, 2008] World and Tour Standings - With the NFR getting close - Who will make it to Las Vegas? By Courtesy PRCA

Fox Sports Network (FSN) currently featuring the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour - Ariat Playoffs Puyallup Round
[Sep. 22, 2008] Fox Sports Net (FSN) is scheduled to begin televising the action from the Puyallup (Wash.) Fair and Rodeo as the second stop on the 2008 Wrangler ProRodeo Tour and Ariat Playoffs the week of Sept. 22. The first episode will feature the preliminary round action of the Ariat Playoffs - Puyallup Round, with the second telecast showcasing the semifinal round featuring the top eight in the two-head aggregate and the third telecast will feature the final four competitors. .A new episode will air weekly...A total of 18 regional FSN providers will televise the first round action at least once between Sept. 22 and Sept. 25. The semifinal action will air Sept. 29-Oct. 2 and final round coverage of the Puyallup Round is set for Oct. 6-9. For exact times and dates in your area log onto www.prorodeotour.com. By Ann Bleiker, ProRodeo Tours

An Urgent Message from PRCA CEO Karl Stressman
[Sep. 20, 2008] To the Members of the PRCA,
The battle continues between Jim Warren and the PRCA. Each side has their opinion of how the PRCA should operate and by now you have heard arguments from supporters on each side regarding how they believe Jim's proposals will affect the future of professional rodeo. As you can probably imagine, I did not agree to take a leadership position with the PRCA without first fully informing myself about Jim's proposals and the related issues. By Karl Stressman, PRCA CEO

NHSRA Expresses Support for PRCA In It's Upcoming Proxy Battle
[Sep. 19, 2008] The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) has expressed its support for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and its Board of Directors in advance of the upcoming proxy vote that will be conducted on September 29, 2008. By National High School Rodeo Association

The Professional Bull Riders Buck into Jacksonville for Two-Thrilling Performances!
[Sep. 18, 2008] Don't miss any of the non-stop action when it airs on VERSUS this weekend - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is thrilled to brings its Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS) to the Jacksonville Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., for the 28th stop on the elite tour. The Built Ford Tough Shootout gets underway at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 19 and at 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, September 20. The world’s top 45 bull riders are competing week in and week out; each striving for the $1,000,000 PBR World Champion title. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR

PBR Guthrie Team Shootout Results are In!
[Sep. 18, 2008] The fourth and final stop before the team PBR Shootout Finals was filled with excitement in Guthrie, Okla., where crowds were treated to several of the world’s top bull riders. Team Lee consisting of 2004 PBR World Champion Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) and 2007 PBR World Finals Champion Wiley Petersen (Fort Hall, Idaho) took the famed Lazy E Arena by storm to earn a slot in the PBR Team Shootout Finals in Pueblo, Colo. By Lindsay Rosser, PBR

MINOR LEAGUE TOUR RESULTS FOR SEPT 11- SEPT 14 AND UPCOMING EVENTS
[Sep. 18, 2008] With only five weeks left in the 2008 season, cowboys are hitting the bull riding trail to try and qualify for the 2008 Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas on October 31 through November 9. By Lindsay Rosser, PBR

Championship Bull Riding: Where is it headed?
[Sep. 17, 2008] The 31st George Paul Memorial Bull Riding (GPMBR) found fresh sanctioning in Championship Bull Riding (CBR) sponsorship this year and the changes are dramatic.

‘For the love of bull riding’
[Sep. 17, 2008] Joe Clark moved to Washoe Valley in 1988 and started the Triple J Bull Riding livestock company.
..Now complete with an arena with outdoor lights, chutes and stands, Clark and his sons Johnny Howell, 35, and James Clark run the company, and every Friday night they buck bulls for any riders who show up.

PRCA News and Notes - September 15, 2008
[Sep. 16, 2008] Three-way shuffle: New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma host this week’s premier rodeos
Trio captures Pendleton crowns for second time Ariat Playoff Series – Omaha Qualifiers List
Familiar names highlight annual ballot; Wrangler Gala to honor McSpadden
PLUS -Upcoming PRCA Rodeos By Courtesy PRCA