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On The Cover - Eduardo Aparecido rides Catfish John (Dakota Rodeo/ Berger/ Struve) for 89 points to win the 2017 Iron Cowboy in Arlington, Texas.

Photo by Phillip Kitts / Avid Visual Imagery

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Farewell to a Champion

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Eduardo Aparecido The Iron Cowboy in 2017

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Ty Pozzobon Lives On

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Through My Eyes

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Letter from the Editor

Well it has been a busy season so far with a lot of events scattered all across the country. We have enjoyed making the rounds and getting to meet many of you in person.

The PBR Iron Cowboy and RFD-TV American certainly did not disappoint! We have some terrific articles and photographs in this issue. In fact, we are missing a couple of our regular features this month so we can devote a little more space to these two major events.

Eduardo Aparecido has been on a roll lately and pulled off an amazing feat by winning three events in a four week span. That may have been done before but it is certainly not done often. Our hats are off to him. Barbara Pinnella has done a great job of interviewing the Brazilian bull rider with some help from our bilingual friends.

This issue is also marked with a bit of sadness as we said goodbye to another great champion in bull riding. Kelly Robbins has written a nice article about SweetPro’s Long John and the bond that the Page Family shared with this tremendous animal athlete.

I would also like to thank our photographer, Phillip Kitts from Avid Visual Imagery. He and his wife, Heidi, work really hard to make sure we get to see some great images each month.

We are truly blessed to work with such an amazing team to bring this magazine to you each month.

Until next time, Terry

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Our place as a son or daughter is the safe place with The Father........

Then Jesus said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living.

When we get off track the enemy of our lives will attempt to skew the view we have of our true identity.

Sons sometime take advantage of the Fathers gift of sonship.

He’s not mad at us, maybe sad for us in the consequences of our choices, but not mad at us.

But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything.

A natural cost is involved with taking advantage of Fathers Grace.

“But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”

The problems caused from taking advantage of His love and grace will bring us to a place of us desiring to be close to the Father but religious spirit always tries to twist our identity.

“And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

Change of heart from Fathers Spirit is good for us but either our lack of knowledge of Fathers heart or a misrepresentation from mans teaching we can miss His true heart toward us.

The boy was rehearsing the speech he had for the father.

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to be merry.

The Father ignored the boys rehearsed speech to be like a hired servant. Why, because His love never changed toward the boy and the boy was never destined to be a servant, he was a son all along.

The Love & Grace story above is from Luke 15 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (John 1:12-13) Jesus Loves You Cody Custer

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When going about your daily activities, how should you sit, stand, and sleep to make sure that you are not putting unnecessary strain on your muscles and joints? Here are the basics of your body’s mechanics which can help you prevent injury:

10 Ways to Naturally Avoid Injuries

There is an old adage that says, “prevention is better than cure.”

When it comes to your safety at home, in the workplace, at school, or in the gym, it is much better to avoid injuries as best as you can rather than to risk your health, mobility, and even life.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, every year around 31 million people in the United States attend hospital emergency departments because of unintentional injuries.

While it is true that you can’t prevent every accident, with the proper foresight, care, and attention, there are some injuries that can be avoided. There are things that you can do to protect yourself and others from being injured. In fact, most injuries can be prevented by not overusing muscles, using the proper equipment and gear, being in good physical shape, warming up before exercise, and knowing how your body works.

In this article, you can read about the 10 best natural ways to avoid injuries and make sure that you can do your best to prevent injuries from happening.

1.

The Mechanics of Your Body Your “body mechanics” refers to the way that your body moves during daily activities. When you sit, lift items, stand, walk, bend over, and sleep, you can strain and put pressure on various parts of your body if you do not use proper body mechanics while doing them. Knowing how your muscles, bones, ligaments, and joints all interact with each other can help you to avoid discomfort and injury.

Proper posture • Always stand up straight and keep your spine in the “neutral” position. This means that your spine shouldn’t be rounded forward or arched back too far.

• Keep your shoulders back and your chest out.

• Your chin should be level.

Stand Properly • Keep a proper posture when standing, but avoid standing in one position for too long. This puts less stress on your spine and reduces muscle fatigue.

• If you have to stand for a long time, find a solid, stable object to support yourself on.

Sitting • When sitting, always try to sit upright, not slouching, with your spine straight. You know if you are sitting properly if you can put your hand through the small space between your lower back and the seat. A rolled up towel placed here can help you make sure you maintain proper sitting posture.

Sleeping The average person spends about 1/3 of their time in bed, so it’s important to think about the best position to sleep.

• To avoid putting pressure and stress on your spine, it is usually best to sleep on your back or side.

• When sleeping on your side, put a pillow between your knees, or if sleeping on your back, behind your knees to keep your spine in the right position and reduce strain.

When you understand your body’s mechanics, you will be conscious of how to use your muscles in perfect harmony, which will keep your muscles, joints, and ligaments working as they should and can help you avoid many injuries.

2. Know your Body Apart from knowing the mechanics of your body, it is important to know your own body well to avoid injuries naturally. So, be aware of your body’s strengths and limitations and take into consideration your physical weaknesses.

More often than not, people injure themselves because they put too much pressure on a weak area of their body or overexert a weaker muscle.

For example, if you have knee problems, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kenneth Plancher suggests that you should limit running on a treadmill or doing leg presses in the gym. It would be better to exercise on a stationary bike or elliptical machine to avoid damaging your knee joints further.[2] The same goes if you have any kind of back problems. You should

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make sure that you always lift objects properly, even if you don’t think they are that heavy. To avoid injuring your back when lifting, you should stand with your feet slightly apart and one foot slightly forward to keep balance. Bend at your knees and firmly grip the object, keeping it as close as you can to your body. Lift the item from your hips, making sure that your back is always straight. Never lift from your back to avoid injuring yourself.

3. Lifting and squatting To avoid injuries when working out in the gym, it’s important that you always lift weights and perform squats properly. It is important that you don’t lift using sudden movements and never try to lift more than you can physically manage. You could injure yourself or others if you try and lift weights that are too heavy for you; you may have to let them go.

taken enough gulps of air before a lift.

Proper breathing is another natural way to avoid an injury when weightlifting.

This ensures that your brain gets enough oxygen.

Many athletes have been known to pass out while lifting weights because they’ve not

Many weightlifters can avoid injury to their lower back if they split up their squat workout. Overuse of the muscles in the lower back can damage the spinal column, injure discs, and deform the vertebrae. So, try spreading out your squats throughout the week to avoid causing injury to yourself.

4. Stretching There are many benefits of stretching to avoid injury in the workplace, the gym, and in your daily activities. According to the Mayo Clinic, stretching can help improve the range of motion in your joints which can, in turn, decrease the risk of injury.[3] However, to avoid injury before a workout, you should never stretch cold muscles. To avoid injuring your muscles when stretching them, perform some warm up exercises. Jogging in place for a few minutes, or performing another type of aerobic activity, is a great way to get the blood flowing to your muscles, loosening them up and making them more flexible before you perform stretches.

In the workplace, it is also important to stretch various muscles to avoid injuries, including repetitive strain injuries. Muscles shorten and become stiff when we use them frequently. Simple stretching exercises can help to regain the original range of muscle motion. So, if you have to use a computer all day or perform other repetitive tasks, take a break every hour or so and gently stretch any muscles that are tight.

However, when it comes to stretching, you should be careful not to injure them by overstretching the muscles. Overstretching a muscle can cause it to become pulled or torn and lead to a lot of pain and mobility problems.

Also, if your job requires being on a ladder, make sure that you use caution because overstretching to reach for something can cause you to lose your balance and injure yourself. So, to avoid injuries and accidents, never overstretch your muscles or reach out too far to get an object.

5. Flexibility Exercises Performing exercises that are designed to increase the flexibility of your joints and muscles will help you prevent injuring yourself. This principle of keeping yourself flexible can be illustrated by a fishing rod. A flexible fishing rod will bend and hold a large fish without breaking.

However, a rod that is stiff and inflexible will break easier and it is more difficult to land your catch. The same is true of your tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

How can you get more flexibility in your muscles and joints? There are various stretching and relaxing techniques that can improve flexibility in muscles and help you avoid injuries. For example, you can use static stretching to improve flexibility. To do this, stretch a muscle as far as you can and hold the position for 10 to 60 seconds. Then release and relax the muscle. Repeat a few times to increase flexibility in the muscle.

Another method to improve your flexibility and prevent injury is to strengthen opposite muscle groups. For example, if you have back problems, you should work to strengthen your abdomen muscles because doing this will provide better support for your back.

It is also important to keep yourself well hydrated because it prevents a buildup of toxins in the muscles, which can lead to inflammation and stiffness, causing the muscles to be damaged easily.

6. Strengthening Many injuries can be prevented naturally by strengthening different muscle groups. Obviously, the stronger your muscles are, the less likely you are to suffer from strains or sprains at home or in the workplace. In fact, preventable strains and sprains account for almost 50% of all injuries in the workplace. If you are a runner, weak hip muscles can put you at risk of developing runners knee.[4] One way to avoid injuries, in general, is to strengthen your core

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muscles. Strong core muscles give your back and spine much more stability, making you more able to carry out day-to-day tasks. It is very easy to strengthen your abs at home with some simple daily exercises. For example, you can try the side plank to develop strong abs to support your back. This is how to do the side plank: • Lie flat on your stomach and raise yourself so that you are on your forearms and knees. Place your shoulders directly above your elbows and keep your head aligned with your neck and back.

• Without moving your elbows and knees, try to press them together to create resistance.

• Hold for 3 deep breaths.

• Return to start position and repeat the exercise 10 to 15 times.

If you are a runner, you can avoid injuries by strengthening your hips using the sidestep exercise. For this, you will need a special rubber resistance band that you place over your legs just above your knees. With your left foot take a large step to the left, then do the same with your right foot. Then with your right foot take a large step to the right and do the same with your left foot. You can repeat this process for 5 repetitions or so.

7. Using the Right Gear Injuries can be avoided if you always use the right gear for your work, training exercises, or other daily activities.

For example, in the gym, equipment that is properly maintained and well looked after is less likely to break or slip and cause injury to yourself or another person. So before lifting weights, getting on the treadmill, or using any other equipment, make sure that it is working properly if you want to avoid a preventable injury.

In the workplace, using the right gear is an important factor in avoiding injuries. For example, if you use tools to carry out your work, you should use the right kind of tool for the job. If you are responsible for staff, you can minimize the number of injuries if everyone is properly trained in how to use specific pieces of equipment.

You should also make sure that if you have to climb ladders they are at the correct angle and on a stable surface so it is less likely to slip or fall.

8. Importance of Protective Gear Not only is using the right kind of gear necessary to avert the possibility of an injury, but you need to make sure that you have the right protective gear. Many work environments, sports, and household tasks require that you wear protective gear to protect yourself from preventable injuries.

If your workplace requires you to wear safety gear, then make sure to use it at all times. This includes hard hats, safety glasses, protective

gloves, and face shields. This could also apply to wearing earplugs to avoid any damage to your hearing.

When engaging in certain sports you should wear the appropriate protective gear. Of course, you may think that helmets don’t look “cool”, however, they can protect your head from serious injury if you fall off your skateboard, bike, climbing wall, etc. The same is true if you enjoy cycling. A high visibility jacket, even in the daytime, helps drivers notice you quickly and can prevent you from being involved in a serious accident.

Even when carrying out simple household chores, protective rubber gloves can protect your hands from injuries caused by chemicals or solvents.

9. Take a Break In many countries, there are signs on the roadside that say “tiredness kills.” While tired muscles, joints, or fingers may not kill you, they can lead to various types of preventable injuries.

One reason to take a break if you use a computer all day is to avoid repetitive strain injury (RSI). When you take a short break from holding the computer mouse or typing on the keyboard it gives your muscles a chance to relax and avoid becoming tense, which can lead to pain and inflammation.

When it comes to doing chores around the house, you can avoid injuring yourself if you take regular breaks. It’s interesting because, during springtime, many doctors and physiotherapists notice an increase in patients with shoulder, neck, and back injuries. This increase in the number of injuries happens because many people begin rigorously spring cleaning and gardening.

So, remember to warm up before undertaking i n t e n s i v e household or yard chores to avoid any kind of injury.

Some experts advise doing a little bit at a time. You can even change up your tasks regularly so that you use different muscle groups rather than “burning out” one muscle group until a task is completely finished. For instance, when you are washing the windows, don’t set out to clean every window in a specific amount of time. Rather, set a goal and listen to your body. When it tells you that your arm or back is tired, take that as your sign to perform a different task or take a break. Over a few hours, you will accomplish the goal of washing all your windows, but will prevent hurting your muscles or joints.

If you have a regular exercise routine, you can avoid injuring your muscles, ligaments, or tendons if you take regular breaks. So, this means not only taking a break between different exercises to give your muscles a chance to rest but also giving yourself at least one day off each week from your fitness program.

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When you take breaks, remember to take some sips of water. Keeping yourself properly hydrated in all circumstances is a very simple and natural way to avoid injuries because it keeps your body and mind functioning properly.

10. Don’t Break the Pain Barrier To achieve greater fitness in the gym or get a strenuous job done quicker, it can be very tempting to push through your pain barrier.

Of course, to achieve results and avoid being on a plateau in a fitness regime it is important to challenge yourself physically and even mentally. However, failure to heed the body’s warning signs could lead to injury and potential health problems.

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In the first round, each man attempted to ride their bovine counterpart where the top four riders would return for a sudden death shootout round to crown the champion. As fate would have it, there were only four cowboys who were successful and made the 8 second whistle so they all were able to advance. Kaique Pacheco had the high score after he outdueled Bushwacked, a son of the legendary bull Bushwacker, for an 88.25 score. Sage Kimzey took second place with 85.5 points while Guilherme Marchi followed with 83.5 points and Claudio Marcelino de Montanha Junior was fourth with an 80.5 effort.

The 4th edition of RFD-TV’s The American took place on February 19, 2017 in the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As with every previous year, this rodeo certainly lived up to the hype which it has generated within the western sports industry.

The bull riding field included world champions from the PBR and the PRCA including Guilherme Marchi, Mike Lee, J.B. Mauney, and Sage Kimzey who was invited as a fan favorite. There were also some other outstanding bull riders who earned their way to The American through the qualifier system including Stetson Lawrence, Trey Benton, Luciano Castro, Claudio Marcelino de Montanha Junior, and Cole Melancon. The bull power was no less incredible with some of the top livestock going down the road today present and ready for action.

One notable absence from the bull riding contingent was 2016 PBR World Champion, Cooper Davis. His son had a medical emergency Saturday night – Sunday morning and Davis made the decision to stay with his son, Mackston, to make sure everything was okay on the home front. The doctors originally suspected that Mack could possibly have leukemia but were later able to rule that out in some subsequent visits. We are happy to report that the youngest Davis is doing much better now.

Ultimately, the scores did not matter because the shootout round starts with a clean slate and the highest marked ride would be crowned as The American Bull Riding Champion. The crowd was electrified when the young qualifier, de Montanha, bested Jeff Robinson’s great bull, Air Marshall, for an 89 point ride. Since he was one of the qualifiers, de Montanha was eligible for the $1 million side pot available to all qualifier contestants who won their respective event at The American finale.

Sage Kimzey was the only one that stood between the young Brazilian and a piece of the $1 million. Kimzey made a brilliant ride on Uncle Tink (Jared Allen Pro Bull Team / Phenom Genetics). The feeling was intense as the crowd anxiously awaited the judges’ score. When the announcers called out 89.5 points for Kimzey, he was elated to be called the champion of such a prestigious event. As previously mentioned in this article, Sage was one of two fan exemptions who received a special invite to the rodeo so he was also considered a qualifier for the event and was eligible to split the $1million pot with the other qualifiers who had already won their events, Cody Demoss in the Saddle Bronc and Hailey Kinsel in the Barrel Racing.

It was a wonderful day to celebrate America, patriotism, and rodeo.

Thank you to RFD-TV and all the sponsors who make this event happen.

The American Champions Bareback Tim O’Connell Steer Wrestling Clayton Hass Team Roping Brady Minor / Riley Minor Tie Down Roping Marty Yates Saddle Bronc Cody DeMoss (Q) Barrel Racing Hailey Kinsel (Q) Bull Riding Sage Kimzey (Q)

Claudio Marcelino de Montanha Junior rides Air Marshall (Jeff Robinson) for 89 points.

Photo by Phillip Kitts / Avid Visual Imagery.

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See more photos from The American on pages 18-19.

Sage Kimzey rides Uncle Tink for 89.5 points. Photo by Phillip Kitts / Avid Visual Imagery.

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It’s About Family

By Jill vanEgmond

In my career, it has been my good fortune to work and travel with most of the major sports leagues like the NBA, NFL and MLB, but becoming a part of Rider Relief Fund opened my eyes to something so different, it opened my eyes to a community that can only be described as family.

Being a part of the bull riding world involves a lot of late nights, time away from home, and traveling from competition to competition.

So it was no surprise to see the riders and stock contractors making their way to each event , but it was very surprising to see several of the same fans traveling to events across the country, all to support the sport and people they love. It is a true community, it is a true family.

So I asked myself, why do these fans travel all over the country?

What makes these fans and these athletes so different from other professional sports? The simple answer is, the riders care and support their fans as much as the fans care and support them. They genuinely care about them.

professional bull rider Rubens Barbosa was signing autographs at the Rider Relief Fund booth. A young man in a wheelchair came up to get an autograph and asked Rubens if he had any Real Time Pain Relief he could try. Rubens immediately responded, “I have some in my bag in the locker room.” He turned and said, “I will be right back”, Rubens got up, ran down to the locker room and came back with sample packs of Real Time Pain Relief for the gentleman in the wheelchair.

This simple act of kindness not only made that gentleman’s night but it also impacted Rider Relief Fund volunteer Tom Wilson. Following the Jacksonville event Tom shared, “I have been so lucky to witness such wonderful acts of kindness.

These men have very big hearts and it shows. I am blessed to call them friends. They do kind things because they care.”

Rider Relief Fund has the privilege of hosting several events throughout the year, that bring this special community together.

On Friday, February 17, 2017 we hosted the Fort Worth Fiesta at Joe T. Garcia’s in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Donors, riders, stock contractors, volunteers and

A perfect example of this relationship happened at a recent event in Jacksonville, Florida,

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fans came in from all parts of the country to share in the festivities. The room was full of 100 people enjoying one another’s company, having drinks and dinner together and trying to outbid one another on one of a kind auction items.

The fiesta was a perfect example of the community that is the bull riding world. Old friends and new friends, fans and riders, with one thing in common, their dedication and support of the sport. Their love was apparent as they demonstrated care, compassion and concern for each other and the wellbeing of the community that becomes family. This event brought in approximately $38,000, all of which will help Rider Relief Fund continue providing financial assistance to bull riders and bullfighters that are injured.

One part of the PBR community is the Rider Relief Fund and their volunteers. Rider Relief Fund volunteers are their own special community and family. They all have a unique love and passion for the sport and the help support RRF and our mission throughout the year. One of Rider Relief Fund’s volunteers Megan Bradford, described her experience, “I am very fortunate to have so many great friends from all over the country and all walks of life that I wouldn’t have otherwise had the opportunity to meet. People I have met through volunteering with RRF are more than just friends, they have become family. While we can’t all always be at the same events, we keep in contact and when we finally get on the concourse together, it’s like we never skipped a beat. When people say a “PBR Family” or “Rider Relief Family”, it is absolutely true.”

Another Rider Relief Fund volunteer, Bonnie Farmer Hay commented, “I’ve been around bull riding since I was 8 years old!

Growing up watching my brother ride, I quickly fell in love with the sport. I have made some very close and amazing friends in the last 2 1/2 years since becoming a part of RRF! I have also met some true fans along the way! The folks that come to our booths & special events are no doubt huge bull riding fans! They are sincerely concerned when one of our guys get hurt and we develop a true bond. To go to different events all over and see some the same people is the coolest thing. I feel such an acceptance not only from fellow volunteers but the folks I’ve met with the PBR.” So why are these relationships so special? It is simply because the relationships that are built are genuine and not forced. I find myself seeking out my road family at events even if we only have a moment to share a hug and give a quick update on what is happening in our lives. But what is most special, is my road family members are also looking for me. These times are priceless and meaningful.

These are relationships that will last a lifetime.

If you are at an event please look for our booth and stop by to say hello. If you would like to attend one of our special events you can find them on our website or Facebook page.

Send us an email or give us a call if you have any questions or just want to talk. We invite you to become part of the Rider Relief Fund family.

www.riderrelief.org

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Luke Branquinho

Wade Sundell

reno Bucking Bulls) Mike Lee vs Spotted Demon (Julio Mo

Marty Yates

Will Lowe

Sage Kimzey rides Deep Water (Dakota Rod

eo- Berger/ Struve/ Heald) for 85.5 points.

A special thanks to Phillip Kitts / Avid Visual Imagery for the awesome photos from TheAmerican.

Farewell to a Champion 58X SweetPro’s Long John

By Kelly B. Robbins

The world of professional bull riding has lost an amazing bovine champion athlete. 2014 ABBI Classic World Champion and 2015 PBR Built Ford Tough Series World Champion 58X SweetPro’s Long John passed away last month just a week shy of his seventh birthday.

Long John was part of the Rocking P ranch family of owners H.D. and Dillon Page of D&H Cattle Company.

“Long John was a favorite around the ranch,” H.D. reflected. “He was just a great bull. He was big and long and had the high kick. He had size, ability, athleticism and flair, everything a bull man wants in a bucking bull. Long John was a true champion with a champion’s heart. He did everything you asked him to do and he gave everything he had every single time.”

“I took him to the vet in Newcastle, Oklahoma on Friday morning,” H.D. shared. “He looked pretty good but his eyes were swollen and he was acting kind of weird. I really though it was something minor, like an allergic reaction. But he wasn’t progressing like he should so they carried him to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater on Monday.

They determined he needed surgery and had him scheduled, but he took a sudden turn for the worse and died. The autopsy revealed he had a laceration of his spiral colon and infection had set in.”

“We’re trying to produce bucking bulls here,” H.D. stressed. “We need the Long Johns and the Bruisers. These animals are our livelihood. But it is tough on the bulls when you pull them right out of the pasture with the cows and put them on a truck and haul them to an event. I regret that we asked that bull for so much in his career.”

Although cut short, Long John’s career was indeed amazing.

According to Probullstats.com, Long John was 39-7 in the Built Ford Tough Series with an average bull score of 44.98. He was the 2014 ABBI Classic World Champion, the 2015 PBR BFTS World Champion , the 2015 PRCA Reserve World Champion and he tied half brother SweetPro’s Bruiser and Pearl Harbor for the 2016 PBR BFTS Championship. His average buck-off percentage was 86.96% and his average ride score was 88.79. Long John had 22 round winning outs and was 69-9 in his overall career.

“I really think Long John had a shot to win the PBR BFTS title again this year,” H.D. said. “He had two 45 plus scores to start out the 2017 season.” Long John dominated Mason Lowe in 1.84 seconds in Oklahoma City in January for a bull score of 45.75. Next he bested then number one ranked bull rider Jess Lockwood in 1.49 seconds in Kansas City in February for a bull score of 45.25 points.

“You know, I came close to hauling Long John to the sale barn as a yearling,” H.D. revealed. “He just didn’t seem to have much going for him. His legs didn’t seem to fit his body

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H.D. Page and SweetPro’s Long John. Photo by Bullstock Media. and he had bad feet. But he bucked with real heart and I saw the potential to be rank. My friend Dean Wilson saw something special in him, too. I took the time to trim his feet because he bucked so good. He was a special animal from then on. By the time he was four years old he earned a check for $200,000!”

“Long John stayed in a pen up at the arena,” H.D. remembered. “I’d let him out to play in the sand pile every day. He’d gotten to where he really enjoyed you scratching on him. But he’d still run you over.

He had a kind of split personality. I think he was just being more ornery than mean.”

Long John lived his life on the 1,500 acre Rocking P Ranch near the small, south central Oklahoma town of Dickson. Here Dillon and H.D. Page have been breeding and raising bucking bulls for nearly 30 years, and have successfully built one of the premier bucking bull programs in the country.

D&H Cattle Company are six time PBR Stock Contractors of the Year, earning that title consecutively from 2001 to 2006. Mossy Oak Mudslinger was the 2006 PBR World Champion, considered by many to rank in the top ten all-time best bucking bulls, and even the top five by some. Long John’s mama was a daughter of

Mossy Oak Mudslinger. His daddy was former World Finals qualifier Show Time.

Long John’s half brother SweetPro’s Bruiser was the 2016 PBR BFTS World Champion, as well as being the PBR BFTS Reserve Champion in 2015.

SweetPro’s Long John electrified the fans at the 2015 PBR BFTS World Finals in Las Vegas, where he outdueled a gritty and determined Fabiano Vieira in 7.41 seconds in the championship round, earning a monster score of 47.25 points and the 2015 PBR BFTS World Champion Bucking Bull crown.

“Long John’s legacy will live on,” H.D. observed. “They won’t forget him. I just bucked some of the first yearling bulls he sired. Man, they buck and jump and kick! Now that’s all you can ask for. Long John’s offspring are stout, rank calves. They are short round caliber bulls.”

“Long John didn’t have a storybook ending,” H.D. concluded. “But he sure had a storybook career. Great rides, great moments that everyone got to share in. We will miss him but he will never be forgotten.”

Photos provided courtesy of D&H Cattle Co.

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Kasey Hayes lasts 6.18 seconds as SweetPro’s Long John earns a bull score of 45.75 points. Photo by Bullstock Media.

Fabiano Vieira battles SweetPro’s Long John for 7.41 seconds as the bull earned a score of 47.25 points. Photo by Andy Gregory.

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Who is the Brazilian photographer who is in the American Arenas?

For 17 years, AndrĂŠ Silva has photographed the main rodeo in Brazil. Twelve of these years were dedicated to PBR Brazil, being the official photographer of the premier bull riding tour. After the Monster Energy PBR Final in Barretos in 2016, he embarked to the United States to spend a season photographing the PBR events and other rodeos, seeking to further enhance his knowledge and achieve new goals.

At 36 years, Silva has published images around the world, with more than 50 magazine covers and approximately 4,000 publications. In his social midia he has stood out. In Instagram are approximately 40 thousand followers and in Youtube, where it gives tips of photography, already has surpassed the 800 thousand visits.

Want to know more about the work and career of this professional of the arenas? Go to www.andresilva.com.br

Aparecido Riding the Wave of a Hot Streak

By Barbara Pinnella

Photos by Phillip Kitts / Avid Visual Imagery

Eduardo Aparecido has been on fire of late, and at the time of this writing he is leading the BFTS world standings. Interestingly, his competing in the United States almost didn’t happen. He was leading the PBR league in Brazil when he first appeared back in 2012 in Las Vegas but was not at all certain about his future here.

“I came here, but I did not ride,” Eduardo told us. “I did not plan on coming back. At the end of 2012, I was talking with Emilio Resende and he said to me, ‘Let’s go back, you will do well on those bulls once you get used to them.’ I wasn’t sure, but he said that I could try until the rodeos started back up in Brazil, and if it didn’t work out I could go back. I started riding until I finally got it, and made it into the Finals. That motivated me and I stayed. I am still here today, thanks to God.” Aparecido did not come from a bull riding family, as is sometimes the case with other bull riders. He, along with his father and brother, lived on a farm where they worked. One day a friend of his fathers’ came to the farm and told them that he rode bulls. He told them to grab a bull and he would get on it. That was all it took to capture the attention of Eduardo.

“I watched him ride that bull, and I was interested. I began watching Brazilian rodeos on TV, and then American ones. I started falling in love with rodeo. I started riding when I was 16 years old. I went to my first rodeo and made it into the final round with the highest score. But since I was new at this I was nervous and fell off the finals bull and finished third overall.”

He has come a long way since then. Healthy and ready to continue his winning ways, the 26-year-old Aparecido is not only leading the BFTS, but won the coveted Iron Cowboy in February in Arlington, Texas. In fact, he has won four events to date, including the 15/15 Bucking Battle in Sacramento, and also was second in the 15/15 in Chicago back in January.

“For me, I am living my dream that God is realizing for me in my life. Many people in my life criticized me and didn’t believe in me.

One person that I like and admire a lot is Justin McBride. He always spoke well of me and believed in me.

“Winning the Iron Cowboy was a great achievement and very important for me,” Eduardo continued. “I was able to prove to everyone that God has enabled me to win such a huge event – and on Jack Shot! I got on him at the 15/15 in Sacramento and won it with a 90.25. I got on him again and he bucked me off. The third time at Iron Cowboy I managed to beat him again. He is not an easy bull. You have to do everything correctly in order to be able to beat him.”

Aparecido didn’t just beat him; he conquered him, scoring an impressive 90.50 in the second round of Iron Cowboy.

Obviously, Jack Shot is one of his favorite bulls to get on. Cooper Tires Brown Sugar is also a favorite. He rode him to a third in the Championship Round in the Kansas City Invitational, which helped him win the event

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there. He has had two attempts at Sweet Pro’s Bruiser, but is currently 0-2. He would love to get on Bruiser again to get a different result.

And while Eduardo has his definite favorites as far as bulls are concerned, he also has his picks when it comes to bull riders as well.

“For me, the best bull rider when he was competing was Justin McBride. And of those riding right now, I think J.B. Mauney. I think he’s a different bull rider from all others; he is brave and daring when choosing his bulls. He is always picking the toughest ones. I always tell Emilio, ‘J.B. is the best bull rider in the world!’”

As we have heard from many of the Brazilian bull riders, they travel together. Eduardo says that all of the Brazilians are his friends, but the one he is the closest to is Resende. He considers Emilio to be his brother. But there are several who have been influential in his bull riding career.

“When I began riding I saw the Brazilians that were here; Adriano (Moraes), Guilherme Marchi, Robson Palermo, and many others. I told myself I wanted to get here someday and now thanks to God I am here riding with them. Palermo is an inspiration for any person that wants to be a cowboy – he is a warrior!”

Aparecido does not get on any practice bulls during the week.

Instead, he runs and does some team roping, preferring to do his bull riding at the events. The roping is one of his hobbies, as well as hunting pigs.

But the main thing he likes to do when he has spare time is to spend it with family. He rents an apartment in Decatur, Texas. Right now it is just he and his wife, Kelly. His daughters Maria Eduarda and Maria Luiza are going to join them in August, when the weather is warmer.

Eduardo would like to encourage the young riders in Brazil by telling them to have a lot of faith in God. He also stressed the importance of always believing in oneself, and never giving up on their dreams.

He summed up his bull riding career thus far this way. “I have to say that I am very happy with what’s happening to me every year. I’m very happy because I can do well at what I love. There is a difference between riding here and in Brazil. Here, people give value to the sport; they like rodeos. The fans like it, so for me it’s like a dream come true. This is what I have wanted since I was young – to be riding here in the USA amongst the best in the world.

“I have a Bible verse that I read often. It is Jeremiah 33:3. ‘Call to me and I will answer thee, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.’”

This talented bull rider is getting to show everyone just how good he is, and expect him to continue to do so. We want to thank him for his time and wish him good luck the rest of the year.

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By Barbara Pinnella

Pozzobon Lives On- Thanks to Family, Friends, and the Ty Pozzobon Foundation It was in early January that 25-year-old Ty Pozzobon took his own life, rocking the bull riding world to its core. Nobody saw that coming. Ty was outgoing, friendly, and a damned good bull rider.

The upcoming 2017 PBR season looked to be a great one for the 2016 PBR Canada Champion and 2016 PBR Canada Finals Champion.

He certainly did not seem like someone who would have any reason to even consider doing something like that.

“Actually, they know very little about the brain,” Chad said. “But they are starting to really study the cause and effect of concussions, especially the side effects related to them. His family made the decision to donate Ty’s brain to help in that research in order to help others. They had to make that decision right away when they were in a real tough place, and I am really proud of them for having the strength to do that in that moment.”

Inwardly however, Pozzobon was fighting his own demons of depression, brought about by numerous concussions that eventually took their ultimate toll. His immediate family was aware of his depression and anxiety to some extent, but Ty never let on as to how deep it went. He continued making plans and looking ahead, until that fateful day. But out of sadness and grief comes hope; out of tragedy come awareness and the beginning of change.

Canadian bull rider Tanner Byrne was Ty’s best friend, and he concurred with what Besplug said.

First, his brave family made the decision to donate his brain to science in the effort to help increase awareness of what multiple concussions do to the brain. This will also be beneficial in connecting the dots between concussions, brain injury, and depression.

Former bull rider, two-time Canadian Champion, and President of Alpha Bull Chad Besplug, was a very close friend of Ty’s. He admitted that he has limited knowledge of how the brain works, and he is not alone in that.

“Because we don’t know much about the brain and concussions, it’s all a learning process and everybody’s on the same page. We want to make the sport better and take care of our guys. It’s all positive, and we want to make some good come out of what happened to Ty as best we can.”

In February, family and friends started the Ty Pozzobon Foundation.

The mission statement of the TPF is, “To protect and support the health and well-being of rodeo competitors inside and outside the arena.”

“The real goal of the Foundation,” Chad explained, “is to break down the stigma that surrounds mental health. The one thing that I’ve been saying is that we’ve gotta be tough enough to talk. We are not just here for concussion-related depression, we are here for anyone.

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“We don’t want to let anyone slip through the cracks. The Foundation is here to look after our brothers and sisters in our rodeo community.

But there is nothing about the sport of bull riding that we want to change, we love the sport,” Chad said. “There are just some ways to mitigate the after-effects.”

Chad, who was one of those friends that helped to start the TPF, elaborated on what changes they are trying to promote.

“We want to ensure that every PBR and Touring Pro event has Sports Medicine present. If possible, we also want to get into the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association as well and make sure that every event has proper Sports Medicine in attendance.

“We are building a data base right now, not only to track concussions, but just to make sure the riders are taken care of everywhere they go.

The PBR is really helping us, especially on the data base. We can log these concussions in; we can keep track of these guys as they sustain injuries during the season. Eventually we would like to take it all the way to high school rodeo, but that’s a long way down the road.”

Byrne, who was instrumental in the TPF as well, was also very aware of the lack of medical personnel on hand at events.

“Being Canadian guys who competed, we all saw the absence of sports medicine and doctors at our events in Canada, both rodeos and bull ridings. A lot of it was a money thing, because the committees’ budgets couldn’t have that as an extra cost. So we decided that’s part

of what we would do with the Foundation – start by assisting and funding the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team at all these pro rodeos and PBRs. “We started this year, and we have already been doing that at all the PBR Canada events so far, and we plan on having them everywhere we can, as long as we can get the funding and keep moving forward.

That’s obviously a huge thing.

“The concussion protocols were the next big thing,” Tanner continued, “but the PBR was obviously on top of that. They have the top protocols in place now in the States. But as Ty’s best friend I saw how he went about it, and when he was hurt and not riding at the BFTS events he was going to PBR Canada events and rodeos in Canada.

“He was kind of hiding from what was actually happening by switching around to the different associations. So we got in touch with all the top Sports Medicine guys, and now we are all working together to make sure somebody can’t do that. So it’s all positive steps. I’m not a doctor and I am not sure how it all works, so I just did some introductions and tried to move forward in Ty’s name.”

Tanner then turned his attention to the data base, and explained his understanding of how it will work.

“From what I gather, the data base gets put into a computer, and it’s acknowledged to the rest of the Sports Medicine groups at pro

Photo by Phillip Kitts/ Avid Visual Imagery

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rodeos in Canada and the U.S. If somebody shows up in Edmonton for the bull riding and they weren’t cleared in the U.S. and the oncall doctor or Sports Medicine person knows that, he can make the decision and move forward from there.”

family, they are the happiest people you can imagine. They are funny and happy-go-lucky. So this just rocked their world. I talk to his mom almost every day, and it’s a struggle. It’s going to take a long time to adjust.

Tanner pointed out something that is very important to remember.

These men are considered ‘cowboy tough’. Most of them never talk about hurting, whether it is physical or mental pain.

“We are all in shock about it, but what we are NOT going to do is just sit still and do nothing. We realize we have an opportunity do some good, so as hard as it is most of the time, everyone is still moving forward in as positive a way as possible.”

“That’s the thing about the cowboy way, and hopefully we can get that mindset changed also. We don’t make a whole lot of money and we have to go down the road to get paid, so we have to take proper care of ourselves. The mindset of the cowboy way is awesome, we’re tough, but we also have to take care of ourselves and think about our future after the sport.

“We are independent contractors, so ultimately it really is up to each of us to take care of ourselves. People can look at what happened to Ty and realize that they don’t want that to happen to them, and hopefully they will take better care of themselves. That’s all we can do – get the education out there and be an advocate to our youths in the sport.”

Byrne also mentioned that if people can see these ‘tough guys’ – bull riders, football players, hockey players, and the like – talking about the mental health issues that are coming to light of late, it will encourage others to start opening up, and not try to fight through it on their own.

While not a head injury, Tanner took the advice and was his own caretaker when he suffered a pulled groin.

“Tandy (Dr. Tandy Freeman) said I could sit out two to three weeks, and it would be back to good, or I could keep going and risk further injury. Then I would be out the year or worse. I sat out. That was my way of taking care of myself and doing the right thing. I went home, healed it up, and will be back in Albuquerque.”

Both Tanner and Chad agree that the depression that Ty experienced was way beyond his control. Looking back at little subtle changes in Pozzobon that meant nothing at the time, Besplug noticed a difference for about a year. But in the last month Ty was speaking to a few friends about feeling depressed, even though there was nothing anyone could have done to stop the train that was racing down that track.

Chad believes that depression is something that has affected almost everyone, whether it is ones self, a family member or a friend. And unfortunately for Besplug, this is not the first friend he has lost.

Tanner feels the same way, and also stated that that is what the Foundation is all about.

“As a group, we decided that if we can help one kid and change his life for the better, then it is all worth it for us right now. We can’t bring Ty back, but we can make sure his legacy lives on, and help others through what happened to him.”

While these positive changes are in the process of taking place sooner rather than later, what does that do for the cowboy who leaves one organization to ride in another, even though he might be too injured to do so? At the present time, outside of the PBR there is not much that can be done to monitor other organizations’ criteria for whether or not a rider is allowed to compete. The PBR would love for everyone to work together so that could eventually happen.

According to the PBR’s CEO Sean Gleason, “Athlete wellness and all associated health issues are of the utmost importance to PBR. While our primary focus is serving those who are PBR card or permit holders, we do have a broader interest in leveraging our position as an industry leader to better serve western lifestyle sports as a whole.

Given the nature of the western lifestyle sports industry, that will require the cooperation of hundreds of organizations with diverse product offerings, interest, and business structures.

“Western lifestyle sports is a broad-based group of independent organizations with varying business structures ranging from for-profit professional and amateur organizations to non-profit professional and amateur organizations,” Gleason continued.

“Furthermore, the athletes who compete in western lifestyle sports are almost universally independent contractors who are free to compete in any event offered by any organization.

“Those realities of the western lifestyle sports industry will make it difficult to secure a universal program that serves the industry as a whole. However, PBR believes that the industry leaders should come together with a more broad-based health and wellness program. We stand ready to cooperate with any other willing organizations.”

“So many people have these stories, so the more we can break down that stigma, the more we can help our fellow man to be as happy as possible.”

This article would not have been possible had it not been for Tanner Byrne and Chad Besplug. Thank you both for your cooperation, and willingness to be so open to discuss Ty and his Foundation at this sensitive time. Thank you also to Sean Gleason.

There was one thing that Chad felt was important for people to know about Ty. “He was an extremely positive person; he wasn’t somebody that dealt with depression until these concussions backed up. His whole

To help protect the health of rodeo competitors, you can donate to the Ty Pozzobon Foundation by visiting the website at www.typozzobon.com. Don’t forget to check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TyPozzobonFoundation as well.

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The following are statements from the PBR with regard to health, wellness, and protocol: ON THE RECORD STATEMENT FROM PBR Rider health and welfare always has been and remains of utmost importance to the PBR, and we continually seek ways to make the sport safer. PBR has medical personnel present at every event we produce, is working with experienced organizations to develop advanced protective equipment, and is engaging with riders regularly in new research and development initiatives.

PBR provides the most extensive medical, health and wellness resources and outreach of any organization involved in western lifestyle sports. With the health and well-being of our riders a top priority, PBR takes the matter of concussions very seriously. In 2017, we continue to invest in safety measures, including the addition of more medical professionals and resources at events PBR produces.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND The health and well-being of all bull riders at PBR events always has been and remains of the utmost importance and concern to the PBR organization, regardless of rider autonomy and the circumstances surrounding each independent contractor’s status at PBR events.

PBR was founded by bull riders, who knew better than anyone else that safety is the key to the sport’s success. Throughout the year, PBR provides the most extensive medical, health and wellness resources and outreach of any organization involved in western lifestyle sports. Many of our efforts remain focused at the events that we own, operate, and control, because that is where we can legally and logistically implement them.

symptoms are transported for additional medical evaluation and testing.

PBR is expanding the medical team at all events produced by PBR to include an onsite specialist who is better equipped to specifically evaluate athletes for possible concussions or concussive symptoms which may not be readily visible to EMT’s and other onsite personnel. Those medical professionals will be the authority on whether or not a rider is allowed to return to competition. They will report results to PBR, which may result in further requirements from our independent contractor contestants before being allowed to return to competition at PBR events. PBR is not and will never be in a position to prevent them from competing at any non-PBR controlled or sanctioned event.

PBR mandated that all bull riders born on or after October 15, 1994 are required to wear a helmet in PBR competition. This policy was immediately adopted after the ASTM published the first-ever standards for a helmet specifically designed for bull riding, despite ambiguity as to whether or not PBR could make such a requirement of an independent contractor.

PBR is working with protective equipment manufacturers and suppliers, including helmet manufacturers, to improve the safety equipment available to all bull riders. As appropriate advancements are made in technology, manufacturing processes and other relevant criteria, PBR is committed to evolving its rules to require the use of approved safety equipment at PBR-controlled events to the extent legally possible with respect to independent contractors.

We implemented onsite concussion testing and protocols at PBR’s premier series where we could establish the requisite baseline testing with known competitors. Baseline testing is required in order to establish a return to competition protocol administered by trained medical staff. Because of the independent contractor status and the free-choice entry system at other events, baseline testing is not possible for bull riders outside of those competing in PBR’s premier tour, and therefore onsite concussion testing and a return to competition protocol is not viable.

While concussion testing and a return to competition protocol are not available at all bull riding events, PBR has medical professionals onsite at every PBR event. If a rider is suspected to have suffered a concussion during the event, either when he is attended to in-arena for possible injuries or after leaving the arena, he is not allowed to return to competition. Often, riders demonstrating concussion

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Bullriders of America, Inc Newsletter February/March 2017

2016 concluded with a great Finals hosted by the Bridgeview Center in Ottumwa, IA on February 4th & 5th. Congratulations to all contestants and award winners.

2017 Schedule

April 7—Rochester, MN April 8—Rochester, MN June 3—Newman Grove, NE June 9—Decorah, IA June 10—New Hampton, IA July 1—Bagley, WI July 4—Osage, IA July 7 & 8—Grinnell, IA 2016 Finals Awards July 9—Malvern, IA Personnel: Announcer – Matt Palmer; Judges – Jarrod Berg, Kevin Dessel & Tony Moyer July 11—Corning, IA Barrelman – Allan Dessel; Bullfighters – Travis Petersen & Jonathan “Possum” Gibson July 14—Adel, IA 1st Go Round : (Knife) – Henry Schwartz & Levi Stepp – 85 pt on – #01 “Sasquatch” & July 15—Bedford,IA #13 “Lucky” – Palmer Hall Rodeo Co July 15—Decorah, IA nd 2 Go Round: (Knife)–Casey Coulter – 87 pts on – #109 “Cat Daddy”- Double S Bull Co July 19—Monroe, WI 3rd Go Round: (Knife) –Dustin Rains – 87 Pts on – #172 “Slider” - Double S Bull Co July 20—Pierce, NE 4th Go Round: (Knife)- Gray Essary –86 pts - on #189 “Boogie Man”– CC Bucking Bulls July 21—Red Oak, IA Finals Host: (Plaque) – Bridge View Center – Scott Hallgren, Executive Director July 22—David City,NE Event of the Year: (Plaque) – Bagley, WI – CC Bucking Bulls July 22—Manchester, WI New Event of the Year: (Plaque) – Springfield, NE – Double S Bull Company July 27—Clarinda,IA Indoor Event of the Year: (Plaque) – Rochester, MN – Double S Bull Company July 28—Atlantic,IA Reuben Detweiler “Hard Luck” Award: (Personalized Gear Bag-Donated by Double S Bull July 29—Syracuse, NE Co) - Clayton Jacob August 1—Central City,NE James Graber Rookie of the Year: (Buckle) – Gray Essary - $9.690.56 August 2—Springfield,NE High Point Ride of the Finals: (Plaque) 87 Pts Casey Coulter 2nd Rnd on #109 “Cat August 3—Neely, NE Daddy”- Double S Bull Company & Dustin Rains 3rd Rnd pts on #172 “Slider”- Double S August 5—Garnavillo, IA Co August 6—Oakland,NE Bucking Bull of the Finals: (Spurs) - #7X “Smoke Wagon – Double S Bull Company August 9—Weeping Water, NE Bucking Bull of the Year: (Spurs)7X “Smoke Wagon”- Double S Bucking Bull Company August 12—Tecumseh, NE Producer of the Year: (Buckle) – White Buffalo Productions, Ryan Skillett August 17—Lancaster, WI Stock Contractor of the Year: (Buckle) – Double S Bull Company, Shad & Vicki Smith August 19—Yankton,SD 2016 Finals Champion: (Buckle & Trophy Rifle) –Coleman Rude – 328/4 August 15 & 16—Nebraska City, NE 2016 Year End: 4TH Place (Buckle) –Clayton Jacob - $10,436.38, 3RD Place (Buckle) – August 19 & 20—Viroqua, WI Sklyer Sims - $10,567.42, Reserve Champion (Buckle) – Casey Coulter - $11,577.92, Champion (Buckle sponsored

by Outlaw Saddles & Silver & Saddle) – Levi Miller $14,515.40 During the General Membership Meeting several new members were elected to the Board of Directors. Welcome to new members Levi Stepp, President; Allan Dessel, Vice President; Trey Engel, Austin Martin and Travis Smith, Bull Riding Directors.

Thank you to outgoing President Brian Collett, Vice President Shad Smith and Brad Check for their many years of service and dedication to the BOA.

Brian Collet presents Year End Champion, Levi Miller with his saddle & buckle

Finals Champion, Coleman Rude receives is buckle & engraved rifle from Brian Collet.

Thank you Sherry Elaine Grigg for sharing your photos with us.

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Jay Miller won the Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour in Dayton Ohio with an 86.5 point ride on #1269 AJ from Cornwell Bucking Bulls.

Photo by Brian Shoemaker and provided courtesy of PBR.

BULLRIDE MANIA RESULTS FREDONIA, PA – 2/18/17

BULLRIDING LONG GO 1. SHANE STIFFLER 78PTS ON #XB1 YELLOW LEDBETTER = $528.

2. DERRIAN METZINGER 73PTS ON #1308 DASHBOARD = 352.

SHORT GO 1. SHANE STIFFLER 86PTS ON #161 CROOKED NOSE = $880.

AVERAGE 1. SHANE STIFFLER 164PTS ON 2 HEAD = $880.

HIGH MONEY WINNER SHANE STIFFLER = $2,288.

BRONC RIDING 1. LESTER BOWMAN 60PTS ON JEZEBEL = $200.

2. COLTON BOOKMAN 54PTS ON #17 WINCHESTER = $100.

Photos courtesy of Casey Martin Photography

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FREDONIA, PA – 2/25/17 BULLRIDING LONG GO 1. JOE PARKER 73PTS ON #884 GET WESTERN = $435.

SHORT GO – NO QUALIFIED RIDES. AVERAGE – NO QUALIFIED RIDES ON 2 HEAD. $870 CARRIES OVER TO MAR 4.

BRONC RIDING 1. TREY WATTS 68PTS ON #5434 DUKE = $200.

2. LESTER BOWMAN 59PTS ON #611 BUCK OWENS = $100.

FREDONIA, PA – 3/4/17 BULLRIDING 1. LUKE SIECZAOWSKI 64PTS ON #33 STUBBY = $591.00 SHORT GO – NO QUALIFIED RIDES. AVERAGE – NO QUALIFIED RIDES ON 2 HEAD. BRONC RIDING 1. CULLIN LISKAI 66PTS ON GRAY MARE = $270.

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Tristan Seargeant - South TX Bull Fight Champion

National Professional Bull Riders Association News On February 24 & 25, 2017, the National Professional Bull Riders were in Kingsville, TX for the South Texas longest running bull riding event at the J.K. Northway Coliseum. Prior to the event, a tornado damaged the back pens therefore a temporary set were brought in and set up to accommodate our bull riding event. Meanwhile, the city of Kingsville has hired architects and engineers to begin the process of rebuilding and renovating the facility. We are looking forward to these changes for future events. Thank you to everyone that helped get the pens ready and workable for the event and thank you to all the bull riders and bull fighter for your patience as we insured the safety of the livestock and everyone involved.

Despite the mishap, we had a good ‘ole South Texas bull riding with thrills and spills along with solid 8 second bull rides, most of which got the bull riders to the pay window. On Friday night, Demond Haynes, Houston, TX and a past NPBR World Champion, put two together riding M Bar M 101 Superspot in the short round and placing first. Followed by Yourni Burgos, Poteet, TX & Brendon Averett, Maurepas, LA splitting second and third and Ralph Benson, Adkin, TX placing fourth. Saturday night put money in the pockets of several more past NPBR champions. Andrew Alvidrez, Seminole, TX and our last month’s Mercedes Tour Champion, placed first with a average of 166 on

two, followed closely by Ouncie Mitchell, the 2014 and 2015 NPBR World Champion, with a average of 165.5 on two. Third place went to Yourni Burgos and fourth to Ryder May of Archer City, TX. Yourni Burgos was the overall high money winner of the weekend and was presented the Monsoon Silver Trophy Buckle.

Yourni is a new member to the NPBR and we look forward to seeing him at future events.

The South Texas Bull Fight Challenge presented 5 bull fighters trying to make their way to their finals in Pasadena, Texas in September. It was Tristan Seargeant, Mineral Wells, TX that came out on top. Tristan had an option for a refight which he took and it paid off for him. Average results on two fights: Tristan Seargeant, Mineral Wells, TX – 165.5 Todd Lemons, Alvarado, TX – 161.50 Knox Dunn, Slaughter LA – 155 Chase White – Haslet, TX – 152.50 Thank you to all our participants….

Next event will be in Hitchcock, Texas on April 21st. $2,000 Added with $75 entry fees and Monsoon Silver Trophy Buckle to event winner. Call in is Monday before at 409-925-1695. The South Texas Bull Fight Challenge in Hitchcock will be on Sunday, February 23rd.

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Yourni Burgos - Monsoon Silver Buckle Winner

All photos are provided

by William Kierce, Kierce Photography. Thank you to William and Sabrina for supporting the NPBR and providing quality photos for our publications and to the bull riders.

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Tristan Seargeant South TX Bull Fight Champion

Yourni Burgos Bull Riding Champion

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RESULTS Denton Creek Farms - February 25, 2017

RESULTS Denton Creek Farms - March 11, 2017 YEARLING BULLS

Owner Bull 1. Westbrook Bucking Bulls #606 Brooklyn Kid 2. Scalco Bucking Bulls #66 3. Mask Bucking Bulls #609 Vader 4. Mask-Kirkland #607 Carney Man 5. Massey-B.A.D. Sons #46

FUTURITY BULLS

Owner Bull YEARLING BULLS 1. Mason- Juran #1505 Owner Bull 2. Barry Neely #552 1. Mike Mathew #46 3. Mason-Juran #55 2. Kelly McLaughlin #609 4. Rex Samford #591 3. Kelly McLaughlin #602 5. Mask-Hubbard #511 Light Switch 4. Tomaski-JS Cattle #646 Ready or Not 5.

Mason-Mason #510 Marauder 5. Tomaski-JS Cattle #651

FUTURITY BULLS

Owner Bull 1. 01 Cattle-Barthold #553 2. Mask-Hickerson #2115 Tater Tot 2. Mask-Hubbard-Davis #511 Light Switch 2. Sirridge-Lidgard #87C Sunny 5. 01 Cattle-Barthold #C-7 Little Wreck

DERBY BULLS

Owner Bull 1. 8-K Bucking Bulls #021 Buck Snort 2. Jody Mataska #42 Arden 3. Just for Kicks #77 Alias 4. Ray Mataska #BR332 5. 01-Barthold-Deal #454

YOUTH FUTURITY BULLS

Owner Bull 1. Madison Tomaski #501 Last Shot 2. Twin Mtn Bulls-Cassidy McLaughlin #581 3. Madison Tomaski #J25 Sloppy Joe 4. Twin Mtn Bulls-Cassidy McLaughlin #175 5. Madison Tomaski #51 Brazos Valley Eddie

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CHANDLER, OK - JAM Bulls, 2pm Sun., 7pm Wed., Call First, 405-570-9010 SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime with 4-6 hour notice, Rain or Shine, 307-461-1741 EAGLEVILLE, TN - BF Cattle Company, 2pm Sun., Jackpot, Call First, 615-336-4313 EMORY, TX - Oakes & Greene’s, 7pm Wed., 903-348-8630 LORENA, TX - Rocking S Ranch, Tue., Jackpot, Call First, 254-716-0779 MANSFIELD, TX - JC Knapp Ranch, 4pm Sun/6pm Wed., $5 at the gate to ride as many as you want, 817-223-3692 SIMMS, TX - Wilburn Bucking Bulls, 7pm Every Other Thur., 903-543-3025 PETROLIA, TX - Norris Dalton, 7pm Wed., 940-733-3020 DECATUR, TX - Cullen Calame, Denton Creek Farms, Call First, 940-393-3730 NOCONA, TX - 4x Arena, Call First, 501-944-1907 STEPHENVILLE, TX - Young Arena, every Sunday 2:30pm (rain or shine). $5 at gate to ride as many as you want or to watch.

Variety of bulls - beginners to rank. Young Arena Facebook page or call Mike Young 254-967-2313 NOCONA, TX - Locke Bucking Bulls, Call First, 940-872-0733

Livestock Layovers BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, White River Rodeo, 870-307-9923

CLASSIFIEDS Livestock Layovers RAYMOND, IL - Randy Littrell, Shop Creek Cattle, 217-556-0551 MARYSVILLE, KS - Gary Hershey, 4H Bucking Bulls and Marysville Sale Barn, Call First, 785-292-4952 LAKE CHARLES, LA - Keith Strickland, Deep South Rodeo Genetics, 337-304-1493 SALEM, MO - Hwy 32 & 72, Salem Livestock Auction, 573-729-8880 HELENA, MT - Jim Horne, Bull Horne Ranch, 406-459-5706 FERNLEY, NV - Nathan Pudsey, Circle P Bucking Bulls, 775-750-2168 CLAYTON, NM - Justin Keeth, Lazy J 3 Bucking Bulls, 575-447-0877 BETHESDA, OH - 15 Miles off I-70, TCB Ranch, 304-281-4530

Livestock Layovers

SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime with 4-6 hours notice, 307-461-1741

CHEYENNE, WY - Floyd & Ann Thomas, TTnT Ranch, 307-778-8806

BOX ELDER, SD - Gus “Duane” Aus, Lazy Heart O Ranch, 605-923-3426

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WHERE’S THE BEEF? 2017

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APRIL Apr 1 Fredonia, PA $1,000 48 hrs prior to perf 717-334-7724

Bullride Mania Apr 1 Gonzales, TX PBR TPD Apr 1 Birmingham, AL RTPR Velocity Tour Apr 7-8 Rochester, MN $2,500 night 4/27 6-10pm 712-261-0241 BOA/Extreme Bull Riding Tour Apr 7-8 Ivins, UT PBR TPD Apr 7-9 Billings,MT PBR BFTS Apr 8 Fort Worth, TX CBR Bull Riding Apr 8 Milwaukee, WI RTPR Velocity Tour Apr 8 Harrisburg, PA BULLRIDE MANIA FINALS Bullride Mania Apr 14-15 Stephenville, TX PBR TPD Apr 14-15 Perkins, OK PBR TPD Apr 15 Yakima, WA RTPR Velocity Tour Apr 21 Hitchcock, TX $2,000 4/17 7-9pm 409-925-1695 NPBR Apr 21-22 Chattanooga, TN RTPR Velocity Tour Apr 22 Des Moines, IA RTPR Velocity Tour Apr 22-23 Tacoma, WA PBR BFTS

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WHERE’S THE BEEF? 2017

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Guilherme Marchi aboard Stanley Fatmax (Jeff Robinson) at the RFD-TV American. Photo by Phillip Kitts / Avid Visual Imagery.

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