Bucking Bulls

Young world champions win big at PBR Challenge
[Aug. 26, 2009] SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – The 2009 version of the Texas Heritage National Bank PBR Challenge presented by Priefert Ranch Equipment was a showcase of young world champions. By Courtesy Ted Harbin

High School Rodeo under investigation for animal abuse
[Aug. 24, 2009] FARMINGTON — The New Mexico Livestock Board said this week it will investigate alleged animal cruelty at the National High School Finals Rodeo following the release of an Internet video depicting horses and bulls being electrically shocked with handheld cattle prods.

Frontier Days Losing Money, Despite Crowds
[Aug. 24, 2009] CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) ― Cheyenne Frontier Days may be drawing impressive rodeo crowds. But the financial health at the "Daddy of 'em all" isn't so grand.

PBR Challenge bringing plenty of bull power to ABBI Classic
[Aug. 19, 2009] SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – Bull owners talk often about breeding programs and young buckers By Courtesy Ted Harbin

Escaped rodeo bull hit by car
[Aug. 14, 2009] A Texas man said his shock following a road collision was further augmented when he learned what his car had hit -- an escaped rodeo bull.

MIKEL J. MORENO SCHOLARSHIP AWARD NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
[Aug. 4, 2009] (Pueblo, Colo.)-- Applications for the 2009 Mikel J. Moreno Scholarship Award are now being accepted by the ABBI (American Bucking Bull Inc.). The annual award was started by Cindy Rosser Moreno and Julio Moreno to honor the memory of their late son, Mikel Moreno. By Cindy Moreno

Professional Championship Bullriders bringing excitement home
[Jul. 14, 2009] ST. CHARLES, Ill. – It’s the anticipation that draws them into their seats. It’s the excitement that keeps them there.That’s what fans will experience at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, when the St. Charles-based Professional Championship Bullriders presents a competition unlike any other. By Ted Harbin

Julie Bourriague Joins Friends of Rodeo
[Jul. 8, 2009] Linda Burdidck announces the new addition to our Friends of Rodeo family, Julie Bourriague. I've known Julie for several years now and am overjoyed at her offer to come on board to help promote and further our organization's goals. Julie will be working closely with me, learning the ropes, while assisting me in the FoR booth. She will also be helping to secure much needed funding and marketing opportunities. Please read Julie's "bio" below - I'm sure you'll agree, she's going to be a great asset!

A quality rodeo is built on the backs of quality livestock
[Jul. 8, 2009] A six-year-old American Bucking Bull weighing 1,500 pounds, Jacob's Pet has only been ridden once in 17 tries over the course of last season and so far this season in Professional Bull Riders events. He's tossed 16 cowboys in an average of about four seconds each in those 17 trips.

Cochise Ranked Number One Bull In the World
[Jul. 6, 2009] Fort Worth, Texas (July 1, 2009) ~ 29 Cochise is ranked the number one bull in the world according to Probullstats.com. The seven-year-old bull remains unridden in the PRCA and CBR records throughout his 5-year career, which includes 47 outs and boasts an average score of 22.917.

PBBA/NBRA Support "Roping For A Caus"
[Jun. 14, 2009] The PBBA / NBRA were proud to play a small role in the annual "Rope For A Cause" cancer benefit. The Team Roping event is produced by PRCA Commissioner Karl Stressman and Montana Silversmith's / Classic Equine Representative Mark Mundy. It was held at Junie and Lisa Williams' "High Call Arena" in Statesville, NC.

Books are Open - PBBA----Hillsville, VA June 19-20
[Jun. 12, 2009] The books for the Hillsville, VA PBBA on June 19-20 are open and will remain open through Sunday, June 14th . Hillsville will feature our usual Tier I & Tier II competitions: By Mike Porter, PBBA

ABBI's American Heritage Events Pay Out $500,0000 in Ardmore, Okla.
[Jun. 3, 2009] PUEBLO, CO - American Bucking Bull Inc. (ABBI) paid out over a half-million dollars in prize money over the weekend. Over 250 2 and 3-year-old ABBI registered bulls competed over the two days of events in Ardmore, Okla. The biggest prize purse of $100,737 was won by 2-year-old bucking bull 77 Jug Head for his stellar four-second performance By Andee Lamoreaux, ABBI

Bull's-eye!
[May 8, 2009] The bulls are loose in Pueblo. - Fear not. These bulls don't charge; they're just real pretty to look at and one or more of them could belong to you in another 10 days.
In conjunction with the Professional Bull Riders' Wild Wild West Fest, the Pueblo Economic Development Corp. is sponsoring Bullish on Pueblo, a fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations, including PEDCo.