Leonardo Castro of the New York Mavericks battles it out with Prince Charming (Viducic / Julian Cattle) at PBR Teams: Thunder Days in Springfield, MO. Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.
Humps N Horns
October 2025
On the Cover - Ricky Vaughn (D&H Cattle) doing what he loved to do during a PBR Teams Series event.
Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.
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Letter from the Editor
Welcome to the October issue of Humps N Horns!
This month is a tale of two seasons when it comes to bull riding. The PRCA has officially ended their 2025 season as of September 30. Everyone who made a mad dash to try and qualify for the 2025 National Finals Rodeo are able to slow down and take a little bit of a breather before the big show in December.
The PBR, on the other hand, is in the final weeks of the 2025 PBR Teams Series. They are going fast and furious as they have only a few more weeks to solidify their place in the standings and secure their place in the PBR Teams Championship which will be held in Vegas on October 24-26.
The final standings determine the first round byes and pairings for the initial rounds in Vegas but, with a tournament style championship, it can come down to which ever team is hot at the
right time. As we have seen in the past, the 2022 Team Champions were the Nashville Stampede who entered the Championship in last place after the season standings.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Humps N Horns!
Until next time,
Terry
Ky Hamilton wins the bull riding at Cinch Playoffs The Governor’s Cup presented by Texas Precious Metals. PRCA photo by Click Thompson.
Ky Hamilton wins bull riding at Cinch Playoffs The Governor’s Cup presented by Texas Precious Metals
The story all season has been the race for No. 1 in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford World Standings between Stetson Wright and Wacey Schalla in the bull riding.
Ky Hamilton has been quietly waiting in the wings, closing the gap rodeo after rodeo as the season comes to an end.
The 25-year-old Mackay, Queensland, cowboy cashed a check for over $18,100 at the North Dakota Roughrider Cup Sept. 21. He followed it up with a $49,867 payday in Sioux Falls, S.D., winning the Cinch Playoffs The Governor’s Cup bull riding title by covering all four bulls throughout the weekend.
“This last week, it’s been awesome in North and South Dakota,” Hamilton said. “I knew there was a lot of money on the line. If I did my job, I knew it would help me make up some of the ground I wanted to make up.”
Hamilton carried over momentum from his win in Mandan to the first round of the Governor’s Cup Friday, Sept. 26. His first ride of 88.75 points on Harper & Morgan Rodeo’s Muscle Man elevated him to the top of the leaderboard with a round win.
He returned for Round 2 with an 87.5-point ride on Dakota Rodeo’s Sneaky Situation to finish second in the aggregate and advance to the semifinal round.
The Cinch Playoffs The Governor’s Cup started with the 12 cowboys and cowgirls in each event. The field was then trimmed to eight for the third performance on Sunday afternoon, followed by the Final Four sudden-death championship round.
Hamilton followed Tristen Hutchings in the semifinals, who secured the first 90-point ride of the rodeo on Stockyards ProRodeo’s Insurrection. It set up Hamilton for a 90.75-point ride on Dakota Rodeo’s Puckered Up to win the round.
In the finals, Hamilton was the only bull rider with a qualified ride, bringing an end to the Governor’s Cup with a 91.75-point
ride on Burch Rodeo’s Cookies & Crème, the same bull Clayton Sellars rode in 2024 to win the Governor’s Cup.
“At the end of the day, you just try and ride bulls, no matter whatever else other guys have done,” Hamilton said. “I just took care of business (in Sioux Falls) and won as much as I could, and it will set me up well for the NFR. It aint over until it is over and I can’t wait to get to Vegas.”
The wins in Mandan and Sioux Falls come at a pivotal time for Hamilton. The season ends on Sept. 30, with only the Duel at the Dunes in Roggen, Colo., remaining for cowboys to earn paychecks toward the world standings.
Nearly $60,000 in two weekends has Hamilton comfortably in third in the standings, but the gap between him, Wright and Schalla, who took over the No. 1 spot in Sioux Falls, has decreased.
Deficit or not, Hamilton knows anything can happen in Las Vegas in December. He was crowned PRCA Bull Riding World Champion in 2023 in dramatic fashion. This year, he’s riding at a high level at the right time, building momentum every time he climbs on the back of a bull.
Hamilton said he will take time off between Sioux Falls and the NFR. That means he will enter PRORODEO’s biggest event fresh. And even if his win at Sioux Falls is put on the backburner for the race for No. 1, Hamilton doesn’t mind.
“I don’t mind flying under the radar,” Hamilton said. “I kind of like being the dark horse in the back of the pack waiting for the right moment. It was good to get the win here. I’m just ready to get to Vegas. It ain’t over until it’s over.”
Article provided courtesy PRCA.
Hearing the Father as a Child
When I was very young I know that I heard the Father (God) speaking to me. I can’t tell you what He said, (maybe the same things He is saying today) but I am sure He was speaking to me. Stop, get somewhere quiet and think back to your childhood. He was speaking to you. Do you remember? You knew it was Him. He is still speaking to you, be still and listen. He Loves you.
Even if you don’t remember Him speaking to you, it doesn’t change the fact that He is always speaking to us. In my case (as in most) I allowed other voices to be the dominating influence in my life. Why? Because I hadn’t entered the Father’s Kingdom. Receiving Jesus as Savior is the doorway to the Kingdom-after entry the Spirit has access to us. As we yield to His Spirit then we will begin to distinguish the Father’s voice from all the others calling out to us.
We are told in the Word of God that lucifer (satan) was kicked out of the Kingdom because he desired to have the place of the Father. The same is true for today, he (the enemy of our soul) is vying for the Fathers place to you and I. Do you think we have a Father who will stand aside and let the voice of the enemy of our soul be the only voice we can hear? Of course not.
The perception is that people who have accepted the call of “ministry” are the only ones who can hear the voice of the Father. “HOGWASH”. Don’t believe that lie. If you are a son or daughter of God, He is speaking to you. Press in to your Father so that what He says about you and to you will mold you into your destiny.
Matthew 18:1-4 tells us that the only ones who will be granted entry to the Kingdom are the ones who will come to the Father as a child.
Children don’t struggle to hear the Father, it’s natural.
Jesus Loves You, Cody Custer
Here is a list of Schools I have scheduled and contacts to sign up for them.
October 10-11-12
Lindale, Tx
Call JRay Bevill (903) 746-9257
October 31-Nov 2
Wetumpka, Alabama
Call Sid McKissick (334) 391-0375
Nov 28-29-30
Danny Custer Memorial New River, Az
Call Cody Custer 580-729-1962
RIDER RUNDOWN with... Remington Fenn
By Kalli Barber CAC Media Group
October is one of my favorite months because it is one of the busiest months on our farm. It is harvest season in Iowa, something farmers anticipate all year. It is finally time to see the end product of the work you started in March and April. While the rodeo world doesn’t follow a typical Iowa corn-growing season, October does mark the end of the fall run for many high school associations around the country, and it gives riders a chance to see where their hard work has taken them. This month, I talked to Remington Fenn from Arizona, who is riding his final high school fall season, and who spoke to me about his past successes with high school rodeo and also about where he is headed next.
Remington Fenn, 17, Florence, Arizona
KB: Hey, Remington, I appreciate the chance to chat with you today. How are things going?
RF: Hi, Kalli, it’s good here, thanks.
KB: What are you up to on the rodeo front?
RF: Right now the high school season is in full swing, we started last month, so that has been keeping my weekends pretty busy.
KB: That sounds like a good way to spend the fall. Can you tell our readers a little about your high school association?
RF: Yeah, I am currently in my senior year, so this is my last chance to ride in high school rodeo. I live in Florence, Arizona, and there are about 14 of us who ride bulls in the high school association. Last season, I came in second and was the reserve state champion, so I had a chance to ride in Rock Springs.
KB: That’s awesome, congratulations! What are you doing now that it is your senior year to keep that momentum going?
RF: I have been getting on quite a few practice bulls and working on fixing the little mistakes that I have been making. There is always something to fix and something to get better at.
KB: And what is the best part about entering your final season with the high school rodeo association?
RF: The best part is that I get to start transitioning into some pro rodeos and start preparing for college rodeo. I am excited to take the next step.
KB: Since you brought up college, what are your plans for that?
RF: Well my dad is a doctor, and that is what I am looking to do in my future as well. I would like to do college rodeo and be on a pre-med track.
KB: Wow! That’s impressive! Are there a lot of colleges that offer good rodeo and good pre-med programs?
RF: Not a lot, but Sul Ross in Texas is one. They have both a good rodeo program and good medical facilities. I have committed to them for next year and I am really looking forward to it.
KB: Good luck, that is very cool! You are the first bull rider I have ever talked to that is looking to do pre-med. Now that it’s October, I know our team is busy getting ready for the JNFR in December. Have you ever had a chance to ride in Las Vegas?
RF: Yes, I have been out there three times. Last year, I was fortunate enough to win the reserve world title in the 14-15 age group. They had some really nice bulls out there. It was an incredible experience!
KB: I bet! That is a huge accomplishment! What was your family’s reaction to that?
RF: My family was just as excited as I was. My parents spend a lot of time helping make sure I am able to get to the bull riding qualifier events and get time in the practice pen, so it was nice for them to see my hard work pay off.
KB: What other support do you have for your goals?
RF: My dad is one of my biggest supporters, and he helps me a lot before I ride. He keeps me grounded and reminds me to use my feet because that is one of the areas that I need to keep working on, and we go through the ride together before it happens. This has made a big difference as I have started moving up to larger bulls.
KB: What is the process for you to make that transition with stock?
RF: It is reminding myself to make sure I do the basics correctly. When I am in the practice pen, I try to ride three different bulls. I usually start the session with a bull that is typically a jump kicker, and then one that is a slow spinner, and I finish with a bull that is a stronger and faster bull to get myself ready to ride at the next level.
KB: That sounds logical. Do you have a coach who is working with you through these pens?
RF: No, but Hunter Kelly has helped me out a lot. He is a wellknown bull rider in Arizona, and we sometimes travel together.
If we are at the same rodeo together, I always ask him for critiques to help me get better.
KB: Who else do you credit with helping you with bull riding?
RF: Spur McCabe. He is the reason I started riding in the first place. He invited me to try it about five years ago, and I have been hooked ever since.
KB: I interviewed Spur for Rider Rundown last year, and he was great to work with. Do you have any good Spur and Remington stories?
RF: We have been to a lot of rodeos together. We normally travel together and try to cheer one another on.
KB: It’s always good to have friends like that. Alright, Remington, I always wrap up the interview with some fun questions, so here it goes. Since it is October and will soon be Halloween, what is your favorite candy?
RF: My favorite candy is Snickers.
KB: Snickers are good. What do you want to drink to go with them?
RF: I would go to Brazil because there are so many top bull riders that come from there, and I think it would be a great place to visit and learn from.
KB: And what is your favorite place here in the U.S. that you have ridden?
RF: Rock Springs, Wyoming, at the NHSFR is probably my favorite. Wyoming has cool scenery, and the rodeo is really nice.
KB: I appreciate the chance to talk with you, Remington, and good luck with the rest of your 2025. For more information about junior bull riding, you can check out the National High School Finals Rodeo page or the Yeti Junior NFR on Facebook. Be sure to look for a new rider featured in our Rider Rundown piece next month. Kalli Barber is a high school senior and a member of the CAC Media Group. She lives on a farm in Eastern Iowa where she and her two siblings have a diary show string that they compete with at national shows around the country.
Action from the PBR Teams: Anaheim. Photos courtesy of William Trillo
Action from the PBR Teams: Anaheim.
Photos courtesy of William Trillo
Inspiration Point
Working for the Lord
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” — Colossians 3:23-24, NIV
Every day when we wake up, we have to work for something. It could be working a job, at school, around the house or even just working to get through the day. No matter the task, we have the chance to choose how we approach it. Do we put effort and perseverance into our work? Or do we do the bare minimum of what is expected without putting our full effort into it?
Colossians 3:23-24 tells us to work with our whole heart like we are serving the Lord. When we do something, we should be putting our best foot forward with effort and perseverance. We are not doing it for others or ourselves, rather we are working for God and His glory.
“There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” — 1 Corinthians 12:6, NIV
Everyone has their own unique God-given talents and jobs that they fulfill. That means not everyone works in the same way. For example, some people may be good at interacting and working with people, while some may work better behind the scenes.
However, as Christians we know “it is the same God at work” within us (1 Corinthians 12:6). God can use us for His purpose, no matter our talents or occupation if we are willing to let Him work through us.
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”— Galatians 6:9-10, NIV
At times, we may become tired and worn out from the world and working, especially if we do not feel we are seeing results or that we are where we want to be. Galatians 6:9-10 offers some encouragement for when this happens. It tells us “at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” This does not mean that we should be working expecting rewards from God. Rather, we should be giving our whole selves to Him because of who He is and our love from Him. However, we know that God is using our work to create a harvest in His timing and for His will.
By Riggin Pearce CAC Media Group
Christians’ Need for Fellowship
Fellowship isn’t just a buzzword for Christians; it’s essential to our relationship with the Lord. In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, the people we surround ourselves with shape our walk with Christ more than we realize.
How often do we do things we don’t want to do just because our “friends” are doing them? How often do we get wrapped up in worldly conversations? How often do we indulge in making fun of people different from us, just because the people around us are engaging in such behavior? When we look at our answers to those questions it makes it clear that the people we hang around ultimately have a big impact on how we live our lives.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-11 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone?”
This verse emphasizes fellowship in a couple of ways. First off, it’s made clear that we will fall as followers of Christ. All will come short of the Glory of God. This means we will all fall to sin, or else Jesus’ death on the cross would have been for nothing. When we surround ourselves with brothers and sisters in Christ that wholeheartedly are seeking to live for Him, they will treat us with love. Like I’ve said before, love isn’t just having romantic feelings for someone, but it is an action, and a sacrifice. Therefore, if a brother in Christ truly loves you, he will put your feelings aside and tell you when you’re in the wrong out of love. And yes, there is a wrong way to do that, which I have done, but the way we go about this is being slow to speak. Before we call a brother out,
it’s important to think of your heart at that moment. Are you just calling him out in order to judge, or do you truly love him and want to see him change? A good brother in Christ will be there when you fall, and will help to pick you back up. If we were to surround ourselves with worldly men, which is easy to do in the rodeo world, it would just be like adding weight to a rock rolling down a hill. Not only will that added weight not stop the rock from rolling, but it will cause the rock to tumble even faster.
Verse 11 also shows us another reason for why fellowship with other believers is important. “If two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone?” Warmth is something we often take for granted. Think about it, how miserable a cold, wet and snowy day is when you just can’t get warm. It stinks, right? All you can think about is a warm, dry jacket and a cozy blanket next to the fireplace.
Well, when we’re feeling drained, or like we just can’t keep going, or are just plain miserable in our current situations; our fellowship in Christ is our warm jacket or our cozy blanket next to the fireplace. There have been many times in my walk with Christ where it felt dry, like I didn’t even want to seek Jesus anymore. But praise God for the people He has blessed me with in my corner. With the click of a few buttons, I can call one of my brothers up who will listen to me, and remind me of scriptures, which brings me back to reality. But, without that fellowship, I would be stuck with my own cold thoughts instead of the warmth of Jesus to guide me.
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remembering 99g ricky vaughn
By Kelly B. Robbins
Bull Riding history is made by those great moments when great cowboys battle one-on-one with great bovine athletes. For the cowboys, the love of bull riding, the danger and the adrenaline rush keep them coming back. For the bulls, they just love to do what they were bred to do. And the fans love to cheer on their favorite cowboys and bulls, as they watch history being made at every event.
And every year there are cowboys and there are bulls that rise to the top of the standings. Somehow there are always an elite few cowboys and bulls that capture the hearts of the fans. Ricky Vaughn was one of those elite bucking bulls that the fans truly loved.
We are saddened to report that Ricky Vaughn passed away unexpectedly on August 30 from complications following hernia surgery. Bull riding fans have lost a great bovine athlete.
D&H Cattle Company posted this on their Facebook page:
“Today is a heartbreaking day here on the ranch. We lost the great 99G Ricky Vaughn. Ricky was the reigning PRCA Bull of the NFR along with being PRCA Reserve Bull of the Year. He had multiple PBR Finals appearances as well in his short career. He was not only special in the arena, but he was one of a kind with his large personality as well. Ricky was a friend to all here at the ranch and will greatly be missed. His legacy will live on through his offspring, which are very much following in his footsteps. We will all miss you 99G.”
Ricky Vaughn will be easy for the fans to remember. He was the little bull with a great big heart. Not only was he the 2024 PRCA Bull of the NFR and the 2024 PRCA Reserve Bull of the Year, but he also ended the PBR Unleash the Beast season third in the PBR World Bull standings, with an average world bull score of 45.15.
“Like most of the great ones,” owner HD Page shared, “Ricky was a great athlete. He loved his job. He was always eager to give you his attention and we never had any trouble loading him onto the trailer. He had the coolest demeanor, and he just loved the game. He was ready to go every time. He was honest, and intentional, and up and down. The riders all knew what he was going to do, because he did the same thing every time. They thought they were ready for him, but very few could actually stay on him.”
Eduardo Aparecido won the PBR Unleash the Beast Tour in Salt Lake City, Utah with a 90.25 point ride on Ricky Vaughn (WinRock / D&H Cattle / Buck Cattle).
Ricky Vaughn was co-owned by D&H Cattle Co., Buck Cattle Company, and WinRock. His lifetime career earnings were $137,129. In an interview earlier this year, HD Page revealed that 99G Ricky Vaughn was named after a pitcher in the movie “Major League”. Ricky Vaughn was called “Wild Thing” in the movie, and he wore the number 99. Owner HD Page said, “When he was a two-year-old, Ricky was a wild and crazy bucking bull! We just felt like that name fit. He was pretty flighty, but he got pretty smart, pretty quick. When he bucked his last time with a dummy as a two-year-old, he scored 94.50 points!”
At that time, no one knew that Ricky was headed for a major setback. In 2022, HD Page determined that Ricky was going blind. It was discovered that he was suffering from an abscess on his pituitary gland. HD Page was informed that this rare condition was nearly 100% fatal, and suggested Ricky be put down. Page refused. He said, “These bulls are our family. I’m not going to put him down!” He urged the vets to continue to work on Ricky, who had become totally blind.
Dr. Streeter and Dr. Righi of the Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater were willing to fight for Ricky, and Dr. Righi started working with Ricky and voice coaching him to do what he needed to do to live. She gave him a treat when he responded, just like you would give a dog a treat. Ricky responded well and slowly got better and was able to go back home to the ranch to continue to recuperate. Eventually his sight returned, and he continued to improve until he was able to return to bucking full time, better than ever. Ricky Vaughn was literally a “walking bovine miracle.”
“We got about three extra years from him after he recovered from that abscess,” HD revealed. “He defied the odds for sure!”
According to Probullstats.com, Ricky Vaughn had a career total of 76 outs, with 17 rides. His average ride score was 90.22, with an average buck-off percentage of 77.63 %. He bested many PRCA riders like Jeter Lawrence, Roscoe Jarboe, Wesley Cooper and Chase Dougherty. In the PBR, he bucked off Dalton Kasel, Eli Vastbinder, Derek Kolbaba, Cooper Davis, Silvano Alves, Caden Bunch, and many others. His last recorded out was August 12, 2025, at the PRCA event in Caldwell, Idaho. There Ricky took on Dustin Boquet and bucked him off in 5.70 seconds, for a bull score of 45.
Ricky Vaughn’s legacy began when he was sired by 29H Magic Maker and mama Page 9/E (out of 32Y Bruiser and 20T Train Wreck). His legacy will live on through the many memories riders and fans share of this amazing bovine athlete’s life and career. This little 1,500 lb. bull will long be remembered for his big heart, his big fight and his big wins. He was certainly something special.
HD offered further proof that 99G Ricky Vaughn’s legacy will be forever sealed in bull riding history. “I’ve got a slug of 99G’s yearlings coming up. These calves are all pretty salty. His offspring will surely carry on his name.”
Thanks for the memories and rest in peace Ricky Vaughn. You will not be forgotten.
Photos courtesy of BullStock Media
99G Ricky Vaughn goes to work in the 2025 PBR World Finals at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, TX.
Exit, stage right at the PBR Teams: Anaheim. Photo courtesy of William Trillo.
By Barbara Pinnella
Bo Davis
Keeping the Train on the Tracks
Before we get into this interview, let me explain what will be happening. Over the next few issues, Humps N Horns Bull Riding Magazine is going to do a little series about some of the people behind the scenes of the PBR. A few of these individuals you might recognize, but some you might not even know who they are, let alone what they do.
The phrase “It takes a village” is certainly the case here, as there are so many moving parts involved in putting on a PBR event. We want to acknowledge some of these people for their hard work. Without them, we would not get to see the sport we love at all, either in person or on television. We are leading off with Bo Davis.
Bo has the job description of Arena Manager, but just what does all that entail? Well, a lot more than many of you might imagine. He and his crew take care of all of the arenas that are hauled across the United States They make sure the dirt is in the building at the right time, and make sure the bulls come in at the right time. Those are just some of Bo’s duties before the event begins.
“Once the show actually starts,” Bo explained, “then my job is called the Red Hat. I converse with Luke Kaufman, who runs our show in-house. I am on the radio with the television, keeping them on track on the timelines and the re-rides, and everything else that we are doing on the dirt.”
Bo is no stranger to what a cowboy actually is. He grew up in the Western lifestyle, and owned and hauled bucking bulls from 1999 to about 2008. He then got out of the stock contractor business and began to put on his own PBR Touring Pro events.
“Things just developed from there. When Jerome Robinson passed away, they were looking for somebody who had the experience to do that job. Nobody will ever be able to fill his
shoes, but we try every day. That’s all we can do is try. But we have a great group of guys; I have 10 guys that work for me.
“Just about all of those guys had previously worked with Jerome,” Bo told us. “I brought a couple of new guys in here since I’ve been here, but most of them have been here seven, eight, 10 years. They all gel really well.”
Photos by William Trillo
Getting along and understanding their jobs is extremely important. There are trials and tribulations in every line of work, and putting on a PBR event is not lacking in those. We wondered what Bo felt was the most complicated part of the job.
“Well, as far as complicated, it would probably be the travel schedule. We have to fly our guys in and out, and we have to schedule our trucking to get from point A to point B every week, and make sure we are there on time. If our two semis loaded with steel don’t get to Detroit, then Detroit doesn’t have the PBR. It is very important that the time is scheduled perfectly. We make sure our drivers are there on time, but also, safety first. So, thinking about it, perhaps it is not as much complicated as it is time consuming.”
Bo explained that he is a very organized person, which is extremely helpful when working out those travel schedules. He is normally able to get everybody’s time line out at least three months in advance. Once he has the schedule worked out, he will then send it out to the guys, and let everybody weigh in on it. Sometimes, someone might want to fly a different day, or perhaps can’t go to a certain event. His early scheduling allows
for changes to be made easily.
“The guys on the road are experienced enough that no one panics. The same is true with those working a live event. Everybody must stay calm during chaos. If you have somebody out there that can’t stand the pressure, then it will never work, and that’s not just out front. The same goes for the guys in the back. Maybe they have to go catch a re-ride bull that is already stuffed in the front of a trailer, and TV wants it done in 33 seconds. So, in every aspect of this, you have to be calm and cool, and keep your head about you.”
A recurring theme you might notice as you read upcoming interviews is the time spent on the road. Bo does both of the big tours for the PBR, Teams and the Unleash The Beast tours. That encompasses roughly 38 weekends a year.
“I still produce about 10 of my own shows throughout the year as well. I have done this so long, it’s hard to get away from it. The committees that I work with have become friends; many are like family. I don’t have to send bids to them anymore, or put in a number. They just ask me how much they owe me. In all, I have about 48 to 50 weekends booked every year.”
Bo told us that every so often they guys will stay out on the road and ride in the trucks from show to show, but that does not happen a lot.
“The PBR takes good care of us. Normally, we fly in on Thursday and fly out on Monday morning. That’s not too bad. It is the reverse of a work week. When I am kicking around the coffee shop on Monday morning, they think that I’m just unemployed,” he laughed.
He mentioned again how great the people are that he works with, and how important that is to the job.
“We all work together well, and when that happens, everything just flows smoothly. There are not a lot of rubs between departments. You have production, and the arena crew, and the sound people, and others. We have to work together. Every so often, not a lot, you have to remind someone that we all work for the PBR. There are a series of steps that need to be taken to put on an event of this magnitude week after week.
“It’s easy to be a leader when you’ve got a really good army behind you. You can have people either make you look really good, or not so good. With my crew, getting these arenas in and out, dirt in and out, being on time, and being professional, are what make me shine, and it is my guys who accomplish that.”
We know that Bo understates his importance. While he has a strong group of guys, Bo knows exactly what to do and when to do it, and is a great leader. He might feel that nobody can fill the shoes of Jerome Robinson, but we can’t help but believe that Jerome would be proud of the job that Bo is doing for the PBR.
Look out for our next issue, where we will speak with Jared Groene, PBR Safety Man. I know many of you are familiar with him on sight, but we will get into what his jobs actually entail. That’s next time!
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Another verse that comes to mind when thinking about the importance of fellowship, is what Paul says in 1st Corinthians 12:12, “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”
As believers we are described as a body. All of us are different body parts, one a nose, one an eye, and so on. With that comes different purposes. All of us have different purposes but are equally important. For example, if we don’t have our nose, we can’t smell. Or if we don’t have our eyes, we can’t see. This shows the importance of having fellowship around us, because if we are called to be a body of Christ, how are we going to do that on our own when we only make up a single part of the body?
Out on the rodeo trail it is easy to get wrapped up with the wrong crowd, who doesn’t offer you any warmth but instead makes you colder and more miserable. When we seek fellowship with other believers, however, we get the warmth we’re longing for and guys
who will pick us up when we need help, forming the body of Christ we’re called to.
If you’re a new Christian, or have been one for a while, seek fellowship! Surround yourself with the people who will be there when you need it most; because in Christ, we’re never meant to
My name is Riggin Pearce, and I’m from Sheridan, Wyoming. I am a follower of Christ who’s blessed with the ability to ride bulls and use that as my platform to share the Good News. I am incredibly excited to have the chance to do that through my youth ministry program, Next Step. I can’t wait to encourage and help y’all get to know Jesus for the first time or take the next step in your relationship with Him.
Clay Guiton (Carolina Cowboys) diffused Bomb Diggity for eight seconds, 88.5 points, and his second career walkoff win on the final day of the PBR Teams: Cowboy Days in Greensboro, NC. Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.
Callum Miller of the Austin Gamblers tries to get the best of Unhinged (Barrett / Barnes Pro Rodeo) at PBR Teams: Thunder Days in Springfield, MO. Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.
WHERE’S THE BEEF?
*-Added Money Amount Is For Each Night Information Subject to Change Without Notice
Date Location Added $ Open Time Call-In # Assn/Event
BULL RIDING EVENTS
OCTOBER
Oct 2 Fort Worth, TX PBR Stockyards Showcase
Oct 3-5 Waco, TX $80,000 PRCA Permit Finals
Oct 3-5 Kansas City, MO PBR Teams: Outlaw Days
Oct 4 Farmville, VA Online Entry SEBRA
Oct 4. Chase City, VA Online Entry SEBRA
Oct 4 N. Bloomfield, OH Online Entry SEBRA
Oct 4 Pilesgrove, NJ PBR Challenger Series
Oct 4 Phoenix, AZ PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Oct 4 Effingham, IL
$2,500 9/29 5-9pm 217-994-3469 NFPB
Oct 7-10 Waco, TX $80,000 PRCA Texas Circuit Finals
Oct 9 Fort Worth, TX PBR Stockyards Showcase
Oct 10 Columbus, OH PBR Challenger Series
Oct 10-12 Glendale, AZ PBR Teams: Ridge Rider Days
Oct 10-12 Minot, ND $57,500 PRCA Badlands Circuit Finals
Oct 11 Ozark, MO IPRA / Spurs & Cleats Tour
Oct 11 Bangor, PA EC 10/9 12pm Online Entry SEBRA
Oct 11 Tappahannock, VA
Oct 11 Kinmundy, IL $2,000 10/6 5-9pm 618-267-1782 NFPB
Oct 16 Fort Worth, TX PBR Stockyards Showcase
Oct 16-18 Redmond, OR $48,500 PRCA Columbia River Circuit Finaks
Oct 18 Moneta, VA 10/6 6pm Online Entry SEBRA
Oct 18 Schuylkill Haven, PA 10/6 6pm Online Entry SEBRA
Oct 18 Ashland, OH 10/6 6pm Online Entry SEBRA
Oct 18 Owensboro, KY PBR Challenger Series
Oct 18 Belton, MO $3,000 10/6 7pm 816-938-6409 NFPB
Oct 22-23 Las Vegas, NV PBR Challenger Series Championship
Oct 24-25 Loveland, CO $32,000 PRCA Mountain States Circuit Finals
Oct 24-26 Las Vegas, NV PBR Teams Series Championship
Oct 25 Duncan, OK $5,000 580-467-5468 Rowdy Swanson Memorial Bull Riding
Oct 25 Blackstone, VA 10/13 6pm Online Entry SEBRA
Oct 25 Wauchula, FL $5,000 10/13 6-9pm T 269-908-9020 NFPB
Oct 31-Nov 1 Cave Creek, AZ PRCA Turquoise Circuit Finals NOVEMBER
Nov 1 Powells Point, NC 10/20 6pm Online Entry SEBRA
Nov 1 Van Wert, OH 10/27 9am T 419-203-2244 SEBRA
Nov 1 Loretto, KY 9/27 12pm Online Entry SEBRA
Nov 2 Fort Worth, TX UBF - Ultimate Bull Fighters
Nov 3-6 Ladson, SC $5.300 10/27 4pm 864-682-9578 American BullRiders Tour
Nov 6 Fort Worth, TX PBR Challenger Series
WHERE’S THE BEEF?
*-Added Money Amount Is For Each Night Information Subject to Change Without Notice
Date Location Added $ Open Time Call-In # Assn/Event
Nov 7-8 Shipshewana, IN PBR Challenger Series
Nov 8 Van Wert, OH 10/27 9am T 419-203-2244 SEBRA
Nov 8 Loretto, KY 9/27 12pm Online Entry SEBRA
Nov 8 Fort Worth, TX PBR Challenger Series
Nov 13 Fort Worth, TX PBR Challenger Series
Nov 14-15 Lexington, VA SEBRA National Finals
Nov 14-16 Davie, FL PRCA Southeastern Circuit Finals
Nov 15 Van Wert, OH 11/3 9am T 419-203-2244 SEBRA
Nov 15 Loretto, KY 11/3 12pm Online Entry SEBRA
Nov 16 Dayton, TX $25,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Nov 20 Fort Worth, TX PBR Challenger Series
Nov 21-22 Minot, ND PBR Challenger Series
Nov 21-22 Sedalia, MO NFPB National Finals
Nov 22 Van Wert, OH 11/17 9am T 419-203-2244 SEBRA
Nov 22 Loretto, KY 11/17 12pm Online Entry SEBRA
Nov 28-29 Queen Creek, AZ $20,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Nov 29 Van Wert, OH 11/24 9am T 419-203-2244 SEBRA
Nov 29 Loretto, KY 11/24 12pm Online Entry SEBRA
Nov 30 Fort Worth, TX UBF - Ultimate Bull Fighters
YOUTH BULL RIDING EVENTS
OCTOBER
Oct 7-11 Ada, OK saddlebook.com PYRA Finals
Oct 11 Decatur, TX
Oct 25 Decatur, TX
NOVEMBER
Nov 15 Decatur, TX
DECEMBER
Dec 13 Decatur, TX
BUCKING BULL EVENTS
OCTOBER
Mon prior 940-453-2364/817-296-4766 Cowboy Youth Bull Riders Assoc.
Mon prior 940-453-2364/817-296-4766
Mon prior 940-453-2364/817-296-4766
Cowboy Youth Bull Riders TX vs OK
Cowboy Youth Bull Riders Assoc.
Mon prior 940-453-2364/817-296-4766 Cowboy Youth Bull Riders Assoc.
Oct 4 Woodstown, NJ ABBI
Oct 4 Edmonton, AB ABBI Canada Finals
Oct 20-25 Las Vegas, NV ABBI World Finals
NOVEMBER
Nov 8 Ada, OK
ABBI / Bar O
Nov 22 Belton, TX ABBI / ClaimABull
Nov 29 Duncan, OK ABBI
CLASSIFIEDS
Practice Pens
PISGAH, AL - TIM COX, TCB, ANYTIME, CALL FIRST, 256-996-9426
NEW MARKET, AL - EC Hunt, 5:30pm Sun., 256-683-8169
BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, Anytime, Call First, 870-307-9923
CONWAY, AR - Mark Lindsey, Ride & Shine Cattle Company, Anytime, Call First, 501-730-4557
ELFRIDA, AZ - D Davis Bucking Bulls, 4pm Sat., Call First, 520-642-3737
LINCOLN, CA - B Bar Ranch, B Bar Indoor Arena, Rain or Shine, All Rough Stock, 916-206-4059
MARYSVILLE, CA - PacWest, 5pm Wed., Steers & Bulls, Call First, 530-751-6643
FRESNO, CA - Toro Bravo Arena, Thur. by appt., Call First, 559-577-2445
ELIZABETH, CO - Tuff Garcia, Tuff E Nuff, 6pm Mon., Rain or Shine, 970-846-0788
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO - Tuff E Nuff, 6pm Wed., Apr-Nov., 970-846-6828/3354
ALDEN, IA - Circle C Rodeo, 6pm Wed., Rain or Shine, Call for alternate dates 641-373-3625
WOODBINE, IA - Tom & Kristina Kelley, every Sun. (weather permitting). Beginner - rank bulls. Call 712-5922493
KENDALLVILLE, IN - B Bar A Bucking Bulls, Heidi Speicher, 7pm Every Thur, Call First, 260-564-5864/Troy
JACKSONVILLE, IL - Lazy C Rodeo, 10am-3pm Sun., Rain or shine, Call First, 217-245-8280
Practice Pens
JACKSONVILLE, NC - Aleck Barnard, Elite Cowboy Rodeo Assoc., Onslow Rodeo Arena, 6pm Every Other Sunday, Call First, 910-381-8597
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
NOCONA, TX - Locke Bucking Bulls, Call First, 940-872-0733
WILLS POINT, TX - Austin Arena Bulls, Barrels, & Poles. $10 per ride/run or $25 for all you can ride. Bulls for all ages. 214-7265799
Livestock Layovers
BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, White River Rodeo, 870-307-9923
RAYMOND, IL - Randy Littrell, Shop Creek Cattle, 217-556-0551
Livestock Layovers
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
CLASSIFIEDS
Livestock Layovers
CLAYTON, NM - Justin Keeth, Lazy J 3 Bucking Bulls, 575-447-0877
BETHESDA, OH - 15 Miles off I-70, TCB Ranch, 304-281-4530
SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime w/ 4-6 hours notice, 307-461-1741
BOX ELDER, SD - Gus “Duane” Aus, Lazy Heart O Ranch, 605-923-3426
BUCHANAN, TN - Parsons & Milam 731-642-8346
CLARKSVILLE, TX - Brian Agnew, BA Livestock, 903-669-9189
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Livestock Layovers
DUBLIN, TX - Mike Godfrey, Godfrey 4X Cattle, 817-235-2852
MANSFIELD, TX - JC Knapp Ranch, JC Knapp Rodeo, 817-223-3692
MIDLAND, TX - Ted Norton, Norton Bucking Bulls, 432-413-8433
DECATUR, TX - Cullen Calame, Denton Creek Farms, 940-393-3730
SIMMS, TX - Near I-30 Texarkana, Wilburn Bucking Bulls, 863-381-2799
CHEYENNE, WY - Floyd & Ann Thomas, TTnT Ranch, 307-778-8806
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a cowboy’s horse Western Wanderings
The cowboys of the old wild west
Had tools for their work and survival
As the main tool considered essential
The cowboy’s horse just had no rival
Whether ridin’, ropin’, or chasing a stray Man and horse worked well as a team
Each day they spent hours together
Chasing that old cowboy’s dream
That cayuse was his main transportation
To travel the rough terrain
And most days his only companion
A bond that would always remain
This dependable, hard-working partner
Known for his strength and his speed
Was smart and tough with much cow sense
A truly remarkable steed
Essential to the cowboy’s whole livelihood
The horse was considered the best Hard-working in all kinds of weather
The real hero of taming the west
By Kelly B. Robbins
Illustrated by Mike Aemmer
Cooper Davis and the Carolina Cowboys had a perfect 3-0 homestand at PBR Teams: Cowboy Days in Greensboro, NC. Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.