Meier disarmed; Elbow may keep Oklahoman out of World Cup
[Jul. 2, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. Jun 30, 2009 – On his way to Dallas to have the injured elbow on his free arm surgically repaired by Dr. Tandy Freeman, Austin Meier joked that “right now it just adds one more scar to the story.” [In PBR Press Releases]

Pro bull riders in Binford
[Jun. 29, 2009] One of the main reasons the top cowboys are coming to Binford is the stock contractor for the show. Mandan’s Chad Berger has won the PBR’s Stock Contractor of the Year award two years running. By The Jamestown Sun [In PBR New Stories]

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Become Official Partner of 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough
[Jun. 26, 2009] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The partnership will bring two marquis events to Hard Rock’s brand-new venue, “The Joint,” an intimate 4,000 seat entertainment facility which held its Grand Opening in April 2009. By Katharine Sherrer [In PBR Press Releases]

PBR: Dallas cowboy posts top score
[Jun. 21, 2009] Ben Jones pushed BryanRichardson into a corner at the PBR Bullriding Challenge. [In PBR Event Reports]

Ariat Becomes PBR’s Newest Corporate Partner
[Jun. 17, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (June 11, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Ariat International, Inc., America’s fastest growing Western boot company. Now known as the Official Boot Partner of the PBR, Ariat was founded in 1990 and is sold at retail outlets worldwide. [In PBR Press Releases]

Off to Bolivia
[Jun. 17, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (June 12, 2009) - By nature, professional bull riders are not observers.

They’re what you would call active participants. And that’s exactly why, for the better part of eight years, Todd Pierce has provided the PBR with more than a place of worship. [In PBR Press Releases]

Professional Bull Riders Featured on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel”
[May 19, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (May 18, 2009) - Winner of 21 Sports Emmys® in 14 years, HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” will feature the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) in their 146th episode. The segment, Thrill Ride, will feature correspondent Jon Frankel as he explores the world of professional bull riding and takes a closer look at why PBR’s superstars are the toughest athletes on earth.

Tune-in on Tuesday, May 19 at 10 p.m. EST/PST. The show is available on HDTV and will air exclusively on HBO. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR [In PBR Press Releases]

Professional Bull Riders - Tennessee Cowboy Takes First BFTS Event Win of Career
[May 18, 2009] Cody Nance not only takes his first ever BFTS event, but takes over the lead in the 2009 Daisy Rookie of the Year race. By Courtesy PBR [In PBR Press Releases]

PBR & RMEF Welcome Silverton Casino Lodge as New Partner for 2009 PBR World Finals!!
[May 17, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (May 15, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s “Cowboys for Conservation” program are excited to announce that the Silverton Casino Lodge in Las Vegas, Nev., has come on board with a new partnership. The Silverton will be the official headquarters hotel for the “Cowboys for Conservation” program as well as the first presenting sponsor of the Trophy Bulls competition. PBR and RMEF first partnered in April 2008 for the “Cowboys for Conservation” program. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR [In PBR Press Releases]

The fellowship of the ring
[May 17, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (May 17, 2009) - Devotion. Love. Character. Distinction.

Those are four qualities that define a fellowship of men that numbered only 27 until this weekend.

At a ceremony that took place Saturday afternoon in Pueblo, Colo., three more men – J.W. Hart, Justin McBride and Adriano Moraes – received induction into the Ring of Honor, being recognized as instrumental to the past, present and future of professional bull riding. By Keith Ryan Cartwright, PBR [In PBR New Stories]

Oregon Cowboy Takes Round One Victory!
[May 17, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (May 16, 2009) - The top 40 bull riders invaded the home of the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) for the 2009 Ford F-150 Invitational presented by Copenhagen Bull Riding. At stop #22 on the prestigious Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS), Cody Campbell (Summerville, Ore.) took home the round one win after riding the bull, More Bucks, owned by Jaynes Gang/Peterson/Mansour/Langhans/Nelson/Teague, for 90.25 points. Campbell pocketed $2,730 for his efforts. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR [In PBR Press Releases]

Ring of Honor: Hart
[May 15, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (May 15, 2009) - *On Saturday, three men – Adriano Moraes, Justin McBride and J.W. Hart – will experience an honor that has been bestowed upon just 27 former professional bull riders before them. By Keith Ryan Cartwright, PBR [In PBR Event Reports]

Professional Bull Riders - Ring of Honor: Moraes
[May 15, 2009] This is the first in a four-part series previewing the greatness that has separated this trio from so many others. Today we look at Moraes, followed tomorrow with a look back at McBride and then the recently-retired Hart on Friday before preview of Saturday’s ceremony is published that morning. By Keith Ryan Cartwright. PBR [In PBR Press Releases]

Professional Bull Riders - Ring of Honor: McBride
[May 15, 2009] PUEBLO, Colo. (May 14, 2009) - On Saturday, three men – Adriano Moraes, Justin McBride and J.W. Hart – will experience an honor that has been bestowed upon just 27 former professional bull riders before them. By Keith Ryan Cartwright, PBR [In PBR Press Releases]