MEMPHIS, Tenn. – When the PBR Pendleton Whisky Speed Visit gets back to the FedexForum on Saturday, February 17, 2024, Tennessee fans will have the chance to observe a portion of the top bull riders on the planet as they coordinate with the rankest creature competitors in the game. In 2023 when the PWVT visited …
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This is the season when PRCA contenders are depending on anything to assist them with fitting the bill for the 2023 Wrangler Public Finals Rodeo introduced by Teton Edge. Like the saying, “I didn’t come this far to only come this far,” following the fortune cookie philosophy is not a bad option. Consider from Oct. …
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Stetson Wright’s eyes illuminated when he saw the draw. The Milford, Utah, cowboy had been hoping that his name would be associated with Dakota Rodeo bull Bubba G. Wright’s traveling partner, Ky Hamilton, scored 90 points in Round 8 at NFR on the animal, which was enough to tie for first place in the round. …
The Ellensburg (Washington) Rodeo is a marathon, not a sprint, as J.D. Struxness is aware. He didn’t mind that he only won $79 for finishing eighth in the steer wrestling competition’s first round. The Milan, Minnesota, cowboy is aware that what matters is not how you begin but how you end. And that’s precisely what …
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At the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the opening ceremony promises to be a memorable event with eight outstanding performers chosen to sing the national anthem. This prestigious rodeo event, held annually, celebrates the finest rodeo athletes and brings together fans from all over the country. Let’s take a closer look at these remarkable artists and …
In the world of professional rodeo, few names shine as brightly as Sage Kimzey’s. With an illustrious career marked by seven PRCA World Championships, Kimzey has rightfully earned his place among the sport’s all-time greats. However, recent events have cast a shadow on his otherwise stellar journey. In this article, we delve into the details …
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Don Mayo, a former bareback rider for the National Finals Rodeo, passed away on May 21 in Stephenville, Texas. He was 84. From 1961 through 1963, Mayo competed in the NFR and finished second to Ralph Buell in 1962, a career-best result. Mayo was one of five children reared on the family farm and was born on August 23, 1939, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Charles and Bernice Haynes Mayo. The Mayo family produced hogs, cattle, maize, and soybeans. Mayo was accustomed to working long hours on the farm as a young child, feeding pigs and milking cows before dawn. Mayo attended Grinnell High School, where he excelled in wrestling, after attending the small, rural Sheridan Township School for his elementary education. Don, at 12 years old, came upon an article about Casey Tibbs, a showy dressed rodeo cowboy who rode a purple Cadillac, in Life Magazine in 1951. Don was adamant that he wanted to become a rodeo star after reading the essay. Soon after, Don and his younger brothers Paul, Bob, and Roger started practicing on the family farm’s cattle. When Don finally attended a neighborhood amateur rodeo, he won the bareback riding event and $18. He was addicted. Don began his career as a professional rodeo cowboy after receiving his high school diploma in 1957. Even though it was difficult at initially, Don was committed to winning. By 1961, Don had attained success and was able to compete in the bareback riding event at his first National Finals Rodeo. He qualified one again in 1962, and he won reserve world champion. Don was at the peak of his game and set on winning the world championship in 1963. At the age of 22, tragedy occurred while traveling to a rodeo on July 5, 1963. Don was engaged in an automobile accident with his younger brother Paul that left Don in serious condition and paralyzed from the waist down. Don would never again be able to use his legs, ending his hopes of becoming a cowboy world champion. At the time of the accident, he held a sizable lead in the race for the bareback riding world championship. Don didn’t give up though. He was determined to walk with crutches and not be confined to a wheelchair. Don was discharged from the hospital on crutches after putting in 18 months of diligent effort and therapy. After his accident, Don went on to have great success in the insurance and real estate industries. Despite his disability, he managed to learn how to fly a plane and eventually acquired four different aircraft, which he used to traverse the nation for more than 30 years selling life insurance. For his fortitude, resilience, and tenacity as well as his capacity to overcome obstacles and disappointments while maintaining a positive outlook and never giving up on life, Don was an inspiration to many. Don was honored in Oklahoma City in 2002 by being admitted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame. In addition to his parents, Delores Weaver, Bob Mayo, and Paul Mayo, Don was also predeceased by his sister. Myrlen “Ling” Mayo, his devoted wife of 18 years, his brother Roger Mayo, his nephews Beau and Les Mayo, Jim and Mark Weaver, and his nieces Mary Whitehead and Diane Heaton all survive him. On Saturday, June 3, at 2 p.m. (CT), the Stephenville Cowboy Church of Erath County will host a memorial ceremony for Don Mayo. Courtesy of PRCA
NEW: Bull rider Koby Radley can’t escape the injury bug. Injuries have plagued Radley ever since his appearances at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2018 and 2019. The Holden, Louisiana, cowboy’s most recent accident occurred on May 18 at the Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo in Clarksville, Tennessee, when he was bucked from Universal Pro Rodeos’ Nightmare and broke his femur in his left leg. Radley, 24, stated, “It was just a freak thing.” “He bucked me off, and my right leg went in front of me and my left leg went behind me. Not a terrible fall, either. I believe that my landing with that leg behind me caused it to break in three places. On May 19, I underwent surgery in Clarksville. To hold the rods and a rod through my femur, “they put three screws in my knee and two in my hip.” Radley, who has $44,888 and is ranked 13th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings as of May 24, will be out indefinitely. When Radley saw his orthopedic surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was informed that his recovery time would be three months. “It all relies on how the wound heals. Both a longer and a shorter version is possible. Radley underwent left knee surgery in January 2020, which kept him out of action for ten months. He then sustained ailments to his right shoulder in 2021 and 2022, which led to the season-ending injury in August and the current femur issue. I just can’t seem to get any luck, Radley stated. “I suppose all you can do is trust the procedure. I was doing great this season, so I was really looking forward to it. I’m hoping I can get over all of these injuries so I can advance in my work. Radley earned $160,072 in the 2018 world rankings to place 10th, and $195,349 in the 2019 rankings to place seventh. He finished third in Rounds 2 and 6 in Vegas in 2018 and Round 3 with a 92-point ride on Big Stone Rodeo’s Spotted Demon in 2019. He also finished second in Round 5 in 2019. Courtesy of PRCA
Curtis Cassidy wins first Redding (Calif.) Rodeo title: Steer wrestler Curtis Cassidy has dominated the sport for more than two decades, but he has never won a championship. The cowboy from Donalda, Alberta, has competed at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo eight times and won more than $2 million in ProRodeo. Be that as it …
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In general, the peculiar quantum world of mathematics is based on focused patterns that foretell the outcomes of each given equation. But all statistics are ignored when it comes to professional bull riding, but for one: 8 seconds. It will always come down to hitting the mark, but with only 10 events left in the 2023 Unleash The Beast season, the competition is getting fiercer for the gold buckle. So, if you’re going to enter, this is your chance to really stand out. PBR.com is looking at some of the most recent numerical takeaways, top ride scores, and more as the premier series prepares to buck into Little Rock, Arkansas, March 3–4, during the PBR U.S. Border Patrol Invitational, which will take place less than 75 days before the 2023 World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. Combat 4 No. 1: In Eugene, Oregon, where he finished in a surprising 12th place, the two-time World Champion and current No. Jose Vitor Leme, the No. 1 rider, finished the weekend without a qualified ride for the first time all season, and the veteran has gone 1-for-5 in his …
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