Bull Riding

The Race is on for the Premier Title in Professional Bull Riding!!!
[Sep. 4, 2008] Las Vegas hosts the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals, Oct. 31- Nov.9 - Katharine Sherrer By Katharine Sherrer, PBR

Minor Legue Tour Resuts For Aug. 29-Sept. 1 and Upcoming Events
[Sep. 4, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) was in full swing as the Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, and the Discovery Tour hosted nine events. The PBR bull riders went to work over the Labor Day weekend, but which ones rode their way to the top of the event standings? By Linsay Rosser, PBR

National Cowboy Museum Announces Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductees
[Sep. 4, 2008] Inductees are chosen annually by a vote of the Rodeo Historical Society (RHS) membership. Nine inductees will be recognized at a special ceremony and brunch on Sunday, October 26. The Hall of Fame class of 2008 includes Hadley Barrett, Don Gay, Charles Sampson, George Williams and Marty Wood. Being honored posthumously are: Lane Frost, Chuck Parkison, Claire Belcher Thompson and C.E. “Feek” Tooke.

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associaion News and Notes September 2, 2008
[Sep. 2, 2008] Northwest exposure: Top riders, ropers head to Puyallup, includes contestant list; Lewiston, Fort Madison highlight week ahead; Roping champ wins in Ellensburg; Muncy makes triumphant return; Glause wins Ellensburg Xtreme Bulls

4. Upcoming PRCA Rodeos

SEBRA and PBBA Announce National Bull Riders Series
[Sep. 2, 2008] Mike Porter of the Professional Bucking Bull Association (PBBA) and Chan Canter with the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA) announce the creation of the National Bull Rider Series (NBR Series). By Mike Porter and Chan Canter

Music City belongs to Justin McBride in Nashville's Jack Daniels Invitational Aug. 29-30
[Aug. 31, 2008] McBride's win in Nashville has the reigning world champ closing in on the $5 million career earnings mark, and qualifying for the PBR World Finals in just three events By Mary Rudloff

Jack Daniel's Invitational Results Are In!
[Aug. 30, 2008] Two-time (2005 & 2007) and reigning PBR World Champion Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) proved he’s back and just as much a force to be reckoned with as he was last year as he scored a total of 268.25 points on three bulls to take the Jack Daniel’s Invitational event title. McBride deposited $41,518 into his bank account and took his second BFTS win in just four events back. Most importantly, McBride increased his season earnings to $95,472 and ensured himself a spot at the upcoming 2008 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler this fall in Las Vegas.

Wiley Petersen's re-ride is music to his ears in round one of the PBR in Music City
[Aug. 30, 2008] Idaho's Wiley Petersen takes round one of the Professional Bull Riders Jack Daniels Invitational in Nashville, with Sean Willingham and two time world champ Justin McBride right on his tail By Mary Rudloff

Former world champion gaining confidence after a year away from bull riding
[Aug. 27, 2008] After a breakout season in 2005, Matt Austin was heir apparent to the bull riding throne. But when injuries forced him to take the 2007 season off, he had to look upwards for help.

Northrop, Roy to be featured on Professional Bull Ridiers Prime Time Live Tuesday August 26th
[Aug. 26, 2008] Also Margaret Brown (Cowboys & Indians) & Jessie Mullins (American Cowboys) Don't miss PBR Prime Time Tuesday, August 26th by visiting http://www.pbrnow.com/radio By Keith Ryan Cartwright, PBR

Professional Bull Riders Minor League Results for August 22-23 and Upcoming Events
[Aug. 26, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is fired up this summer with the world’s top cowboys facing off against the toughest bulls in the country. Each rider is laying it all on the line to earn the essential dollars needed to qualify for the Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas this fall. By Linsay Rosser, PBR

Team Elliott Secures Position at Professional Bull Riders Team Shootout Finals
[Aug. 26, 2008] The third stop of the PBR Team Shootouts was held in Molalla, Ore., where crowds where treated to world’s top 20 bull riders. Team Elliott consisting of Dustin Elliott (North Platte, Neb.) and Wesley Silcox (Santaquin, Utah) rose above their competitors to earn a slot in the PBR Team Shootout Finals that takes place during the Colorado State Fair on Aug. 28, 8 p.m. in Pueblo, Colo. By Linsay Rosser, PBR

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association News and Notes August 25, 2008
[Aug. 25, 2008] Trimming the field: Lineup set for Puyallup Pro Rodeo, second event in Ariat Playoff Series; Ellensburg Rodeo kicks off Labor Day weekend; A five-bagger: Brazile has $17K weekend; Meling tames bulls, weather in Bremerton; FSN starts Caldwell broadcasts Sept. 1 PLUS Upcoming PRCA Rodeos By Courtesy PRCA

PRCA Standins as of August 25, 2008
[Aug. 25, 2008] World standings and tour standings By Courtesy PRCA