Bucking Bulls

The Fives: Wrongly convicted cows, bruising bulls and computer generated bovines make it big
[Jan. 28, 2009] The Black Hills Stock Show is in town, opening with some horse events today out at the fairgrounds and springing to life Friday at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. In honor of what we at the Journal call the "Cowboy Rally," I dedicate today's column to the stock show and it's lifeblood, cows. (Including Red Rock)

Huge annual bull sale starts today in Red Bluff
[Jan. 27, 2009] The next five days will be buzzing with activity as a dozen breeds of bulls will be shown and sold, along with geldings, mules and working-stock dogs. Including bucking bull sale on Saturday followed by bull riding. There will be Cutting Horse clinics during the week..

Bull draft proves a hit with riders and fans
[Jan. 23, 2009] Bull riders also have scouting reports as they prepare to take on beasts that can throw their challengers into the next county...When the Professional Bull Riders’ top tier tour stops at American Airlines Center in Dallas this weekend, the 15 finalists will handpick the bulls they will ride to close out Sunday’s matinee performance

Drought withers annual bull sale
[Jan. 23, 2009] Salem, OR - The largest livestock event in the West will be a little smaller than usual.

Some 340 bulls are entered in the 68th annual Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale, which is scheduled Jan. 27 through Jan. 31 at the Tehama District Fair grounds.

Statue to honour Outlaw
[Jan. 23, 2009] Yes, you read it right. By spring of 2010, visitors to good old Cowtown will be able to feast their eyes on an enormous bronze sculpture of a terrifying bull in mid-rage.

Forget the Calgary Tower or the backdrop of the majestic Rockies. Soon, this 4.3-metre-high replica of one of nature's most formidable beasts will be a major attraction in the city's downtown

Bucking Bulls and Bull Riders Join Forces At Joint Finals
[Jan. 21, 2009] On January 16th and 17th the top 33 bulls from the 2008 Professional Bucking Bull Association (PBBA) season came from OH, FL, GA, NC & SC to T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena, Clemson, SC for the 2008 PBBA Finals. The PBBA bulls were matched up against the top bull riders from the National Bull Riders Series for the 2008 NBR Series Finals.

By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

Ranch workers get bulls ready for rodeo
[Jan. 16, 2009] John Williams has been raising bucking bulls for 20 years, but he's never sure how they're going to act at a rodeo.

Rodeo man taking stock to Spain
[Jan. 16, 2009] He has trucked his rodeo stock from coast to coast and shipped saddle horses and bucking bulls to nearly a dozen overseas ports.

Boogerman Main Attraction at Today's Classic
[Jan. 16, 2009] How much is a life-threatening eight seconds worth to you? It could be worth up to $10,000 for those who dare to ride Boogerman, a 1,600-pound bull at today's American Pro Rodeo Classic at The Lakeland Center.

The International Bull Riders Partner with the NBR Series
[Jan. 12, 2009] The award winning International Bull Riders (IBR) announced today that it would be joining the National Bull Riders Series. (NBR). The IBR chaired by long time rodeo professional Sonny Williams produces award winning events in the Northeast and is known for having quality livestock. By Tom Smith

The Heartland Comes to Manhattan - Bullz Eye, A Contemporary View
[Jan. 10, 2009] Shane and Shawn is known as the place for unique and fashionable shoes in Manhattan. On January 10th from noon to 3 PM ET that will change. Shane and Shawn will host an original bull painting show and sale for artist Janie Dee. The shoe designers met Janie Dee when she designed and they sold an original shoe. Janie Dee’s paintings themselves have a story of their own. By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

North American Bullriders Assn. & Southern States Bull Riding Assn. join the PPBA/NBR Team
[Jan. 8, 2009] The North American Bullriding Association (NABA) and the Southern States Bull Riding (SSBR) association have joined the Professional Bucking Bull Association (PBBA) and National Bull Riders (NBR) Series. By Mike Porter, PBBA

The American Bucking Bull Inc. Exceeds 2008 Projected Numbers
[Jan. 3, 2009] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) and American Bucking Bull Inc.(ABBI) are proud to announce that they have exceeded projected numbers for 2008! With over 20,000 animals being entered into the genetic database, the ABBI is quickly approaching over 80,000 animals. This is a 35% increase over last year’s registration numbers. By ABBI

ABBI Announces Partnership with Video Bucking Bulls, Inc.
[Dec. 10, 2008] American Bucking Bull, Inc. (ABBI) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Video Bucking Bulls, Inc. (VBBI). The vision was to give breeders the opportunity to have their Futurity bulls compete in events without leaving home. This partnership will conduct 30 to 45 futurities beginning December 13, 2008 and continuing weekly throughout 2009. By American Bucking Bull, Inc.