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BULLFIGHTERS,
CLOWNS AND
BARRELMEN
Dusty Tuckness won his third consecutive Bullfighter of the Year
Award in 2012, as well as the honor of being selected by bull riders to
make his fourth consecutive appearance at the Wrangler NFR.
Photo by Eva Scofield
2012 Wrangler NFR Personnel
Darrell Diefenbach – Bullfighter
Darrell Diefenbach has put more on the line for the Wrangler NFR than
many. He immigrated to the U.S. from Australia, where he rode bulls and broncs,
fought bulls, read the ProRodeo Sports News and hankered to get his own PRCA
membership. And he watched lots of NFR videos, telling himself after he got to
America, “If I don’t make the Finals in five years, I’ll go home.”
No worries, mate. Three years after coming to America, Diefenbach achieved
his goal in 2001, and he’s been selected every year since then – 12 consecutive
times. But due to the hazards of his chosen profession, he sat home in 2006 and
2008 with a broken neck and a broken leg, respectively … and that’s not all.
“It broke my heart,” he said. “You go all year with that goal. To sit home is hard
when you put as much into it as I do.
“But when I’m there in the (Thomas & Mack) alley stretching, and I hear (announcer) Bob Tallman
getting the crowd pumped up and cheering, just like on the old NFR tapes I used to watch, that gets
my motor running. And when I step into the arena, nothing else matters except taking care of the guys.
To be selected by your peers to protect them at the Finals, it’s an honor – it’s worth all the bumps and
bruises and hookings and getting run over. If you love something enough, then you give everything
you’ve got, and I love protecting bull riders.
“Going to the NFR still means as much to be as it did the first time. If anything, it has more shine. I
have the second-highest number of consecutive selections after Joe Baumgartner, who had 13, and I’m
proud that I’ve been tough enough to do that, to get beaten up all season and stay dedicated enough
to make the sacrifices I make to take care of the guys.”
Diefenbach recently achieved a new goal: American citizenship. As a dual American-Australian
citizen, he can visit family in Australia any time without visa worries. But more importantly, he knows
he can stay here.
“I had my interview, took an American history test, and I passed my English test – probably because
they couldn’t understand me,” Diefenbach said of his accent. “I went to Portland (Ore.) for the swearingin ceremony for about 40 of us, which was pretty cool. It is a relief to know I can stay here, after I’ve put
so much into it. I have two places here; this is my home, and now I can finally call America my home.”
Dusty Tuckness – Bullfighter
They say the Wrangler NFR gets in your blood. After four consecutive years
(2009-2012) in the Thomas & Mack Center, Dusty Tuckness is thoroughly infected
with NFR fever.
“One of my goals since I was a kid has always been to go to the Finals, and
another is to beat the records of other bullfighters who have gone there. To go
once is an achievement, but to go 12 times like Darrell Diefenbach or 14 times
like Joe Baumgartner (13 consecutive, 14 overall), that’s the ultimate goal. I want
to push forward and get myself into their category.”
But Tuckness is driven by more than competitive fire.
“I try to be as consistent as I can, do my job day in and day out, and hope
that will lead to a good outcome at the end of the year. Every year I get to go
back, it means I’ve been consistent and the bull riders trust me and want to see me in the arena, so to
keep going back is a real honor.”
Tuckness got a little more beaten up than usual at the 2012 NFR (“hooked around a little in the first
two rounds and knocked out in the ninth round,” he says matter-of-factly), but it’s all part of the sport
as far as he’s concerned.
“Rodeo is a game where there’s not a set pattern,” says the former high school football standout.
“When guys are riding for world championships, they tend to hang on a little longer, and that can put
them in a more hazardous spot when they hit the ground. And some of the new bulls had some hook
to them. But I always go in thinking that every bull is the meanest one around, because I want to be on
guard and always ready to take the shot for the cowboy if needed. I felt like we all did a good job of that
this year – we step up our game at the NFR. Getting to go back is a dream come true.”
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2012 Wrangler NFR Personnel
The biggest difference between working your first and second NFRs? It’s
the nerves, according to 17-year PRCA bullfighter Kelly Jennings, who went in
2008 and again in 2012.
“The first time, you’re pretty star-struck – not afraid, but full of adrenaline,”
Jennings says. “This time, it was not as nerve-wracking. We’ve seen all those
riders for years so we know how they ride, and we’ve seen all those bulls several
times each. We just went in there and did what we had to do – what the cowboys
voted us in there to do. Everybody’s on the same page; it’s an anticipation game.
We’ve got the best seat in the house. We watch and wait – watch the bull buck
until it’s time to go to work, or until we see a wreck about to happen, like when
a guy gets hung up (his riding hand caught in the bull rope) or strung out (arm
extended and body untucked, allowing the bull to whip him around) so he can’t catch up. As soon as
the whistle blows or he gets bucked off, we step in to help.
“Anybody who buys their PRCA card, that’s what they strive for. Other athletes make it to the NFR
on the dollars they earn, but our peers select us, so that’s even more of an honor – that the top 20 bull
riders want you in the arena when they’re out there. That’s a hell of a slap on the back.”
J.J. Harrison – Barrelman
The word “entertain” comes up a lot in J. J. Harrison’s conversation. So does
“bounce,” and “fun,” and “laugh.”
“We’re in the entertainment business,” says Harrison, “but unlike TV, we work
live in every performance, and we have to hit a home run every time.”
In fact, Harrison works without any safety net – he doesn’t use scripted
acts, relying instead on his ability to read an audience and adjust his clowning
on the fly.
“I’ve always been a natural entertainer – I’ve always wanted people to feel
comfortable when I walk into a room,” he says. “I believe that spur-of-the-moment
is the best form of comedy. But to do that, you have to constantly be thinking
of the next thing you can say that will be funny and intriguing to the audience.
And you have to keep moving – I don’t want a 5-year-old to see me just sitting on the fence.”
Harrison also has a reflective side. Among his goals are raising the professionalism of the rodeo
clown and helping to entertain new rodeo-goers so they turn into repeat ticket-buyers and fans. “We
can’t rely on our agricultural heritage as our only fan base,” Harrison says. “We have to bring new fans
on board, and clowns are a key component of that because everyone understands fun. And if they have
fun, they’ll come back and buy another ticket.”
While those are ongoing goals, he achieved a more concrete one in 2012: being selected to work
the Wrangler NFR.
“The NFR is minute-by-minute, and working it was awesome. (General Manager) Shawn Davis runs a
tight ship and he wants a team in which everyone puts their pieces of professionalism together. Getting
to be part of the NFR was the biggest honor of my career, and I’d like to share that with everyone who
helped me get there. Nobody achieves their goals alone, and in our industry, feedback is crucial, whether
it’s from committees, announcers or someone in the audience who says you’re the best clown ever. That
makes me want to continue to work as hard as I can.”
2013 PRCA MEDIA GUIDE
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Kelly Jennings – Bullfighter
PRCA Bullfighters, Clowns
and Barrelmen
Contestants and judges aren’t the only people in the rodeo arena. During roughstock events, there
may be bullfighters, clowns and/or a barrelman, as well. All of these rodeo participants are card-holding
members of the PRCA who have been recommended by leaders in their categories and approved by
the PRCA based on their performance.
Bullfighters are rodeo athletes whose job is to protect bull riders after they dismount or are bucked
off the bulls. Bullfighters move toward the bull immediately to distract it with sound, movement and
sometimes touch, in order to direct its attention away from the cowboy and toward the exit gate.
Bullfighters often throw their bodies between the bull and rider, and may take a hooking (a “punch”
from the bull’s horns) so the bull rider doesn’t have to.
Clowns are not responsible for cowboy protection; they are entertainers who keep the audience
engaged during breaks in the rodeo. Many visit with audiences before the rodeo, and some perform
public relations functions in local communities before and during the rodeo.
Barrelmen work in both areas – they entertain the audience, often by interacting comically with
the rodeo announcers, and they help with bull rider protection. The barrelman places his barrel where
it may give the bull an alternate target after the bull ride. He may jump in and out of it as needed, or
position it so the cowboy or bullfighters can use it as cover.
All three categories of personnel are considered integral to rodeo and are part of every PRCAsanctioned rodeo.
This list includes insured PRCA-member bullfighters, clowns and barrelmen as of Feb. 15, 2013
(and inductees into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame), and describes much, but not necessarily all, of their
experience in the PRCA and some allied organizations.
Travis “The Hitman” Adams
Bullfighter
NFR: alternate bullfighter, 2006. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996.
STYLE OF DRESS: shirts, baggies, loud shorts. VITALS: 5-10,
165 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Southeastern Circuit
Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2000-02; PRCA Bullfighter of the
Year nominee, 2004-12. RESIDENCE: Gary, Texas. BORN:
Oct. 29, 1971. FAMILY: wife, Leah; daughter, Emma. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: rodeo coach, Panola College (Carthage,
Texas). ADDITIONAL INTEREST: fly fishing.
Scot Allerdings
Bullfighter, barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram National
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007; Ram Mountain States Circuit
Finals Rodeo, 2006-07. RESIDENCE: Gillette, Wyo. BORN:
Feb. 3, 1977. COLLEGE: Chadron (Neb.) State College,
bachelor’s degree in physical education. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: fishing, hunting, working out.
Christopher “Hodge” Aman
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram
Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2001-08. RESIDENCE:
Caputa, S.D. BORN: Dec. 17, 1974. COLLEGE: Northern State
University (Aberdeen, S.D.). FAMILY: son, Adley. OTHER
OCCUPATION: carpenter. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
roping, hunting.
Mike Anderson
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999. STYLE OF DRESS: Wrangler
baggies, red and white shirt, black tights. VITALS: 5-11,
165 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Montana Circuit Finals
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Rodeo, 2000-05, 2012; Belt (Mont.) Rodeo, 2000-11; Bear
Paw Round-up (Chinook, Mont.), 1999-2011; Marias River
Stampede (Shelby, Mont.), 2006-11; Wolf Point (Mont.)
Wild Horse Stampede, 2003-11; Richland County Fair and
Rodeo (Sidney, Mont.), 2009-11; Northeast Montana Fair
& Rodeo (Glasgow), 2000-07, 2009-2011; Dawson County
Fair & Rodeo (Glendive, Mont.), 1999-2007, 2010-11; Dillon
(Mont.) Jaycee Rodeo, 2010-11; Home of Champions PRCA
Rodeo (Red Lodge, Mont.), 2000-07; Wyoming State Fair
(Douglas), 2002; Big Sky Pro Rodeo Round Up (Great Falls,
Mont.), 2009. RESIDENCE: Kalispell, Mont. BORN: Oct.
14, 1969. FAMILY: wife, Katelyn; daughter, Shae; sons,
Jerrod and Will James. COLLEGE: Western Montana College
(Dillon). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: construction, hunting
guide, truck driver. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting,
fishing, welding.
Matt Baldwin
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2005. ACHIEVEMENTS: Xtreme
Bulls Tour Finals, 2005-08. RESIDENCE: Sylvania, Ala.
BORN: Feb. 25, 1976. FAMILY: wife, Kristy; son, Eli.
OTHER OCCUPATION: running construction company.
ADDITIONAL INTEREST: working on family farm.
Dusty Barrett
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. STYLE OF DRESS: traditional
solid-colored Wrangler shirts, Wrangler baggies, 20X black
felt hat. ACTS: Roman riding ponies, trick pony, whips.
RESIDENCE: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. BORN: March 12, 1970.
FAMILY: wife, Jennifer. OTHER OCCUPATION: horse trainer,
saddle shop owner. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Catahoula
dogs and Mexican food.
Kaleb Barrett
Skip Beeler
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. VITALS: 5-7, 160 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, 200809; Home of Champions PRCA Rodeo (Red Lodge, Mont.);
Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo (Mitchell, S.D.), Richland
County Fair & PRCA Rodeo (Sidney, Mont.). STYLE OF DRESS:
jersey and shorts. RESIDENCE: Lolo, Mont. BORN: Feb. 2,
1984. COLLEGE: University of Montana (Missoula). OTHER
OCCUPATION: licensed practical nurse. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, friends and family.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1978. ACHIEVEMENTS: president,
Turquoise Circuit, 2006-07; PRCA executive council, 2008.
RESIDENCE: Mayer, Ariz. BORN: Nov. 24, 1956. FAMILY:
wife, Jan; son, Bryce. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: residential
construction company partner, PRCA stock contractor.
Rowdy Barry
Bullfighter
NFR: 1999; alternate, 2000. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1986; Gold
Card. STYLE OF DRESS: no makeup, white shirts, red and
yellow socks. VITALS: 6-0, 175 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 17 times; College
National Finals Rodeo, three times; Ram National Circuit
Finals Rodeo Wrangler Bullfight Champion, 1993-94,
1996; Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1997, 1999;
Canadian Finals Rodeo, 1995-97; National High School
Finals Rodeo, 14 times; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, 1992-2008;
Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo (El Paso, Texas),
1992-2008; Tour Finale bullfighter, 2005; Wrangler Tour
Finals, 1992; Wrangler Bullfights World Championships,
1992. RESIDENCE: Kennewick, Wash. BORN: Dec. 30,
1966. FAMILY: wife, Laura Lee; daughter, Clay; sons,
Miles, Ryan. COLLEGE: Walla Walla (Wash.) Community
College; Blue Mountain Community College (Pendleton,
Ore.). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: artist, rancher. WEBSITE:
www.RowdyBarry.com.
Barrelman/clown
Bud Bentley
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. STYLE OF DRESS: casual,
Western. RESIDENCE: Sandy Valley, Nev. BORN: April 19,
1974. FAMILY: wife, Tammy; daughter, Brilynn; son, Blake.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: outdoor activities.
Kenny Bergeron Jr.
Bullfighter
NFR: 2010-11. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2001. STYLE OF
DRESS: black hat, blue and black jersey. VITALS: 6-0, 175
pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for Bullfighter of
the Year, 2008-12; Dixie National (Jackson, Miss.), 2004-11;
Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009-11; Ram Southeastern
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008; Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo
(Lovington, N.M.), 2009; Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days Rodeo,
2003-11; Louisiana High School Rodeo Association Finals.
RESIDENCE: Iota, La. BORN: May 25, 1978. FAMILY:
daughter, Addison; son, Grady. OTHER OCCUPATION:
owner, farm and ranch service company. ADDITIONAL
INTEREST: Louisiana State University football.
Adam Boyd
Bullfighter
Joe Baumgartner
Bullfighter, barrelman/clown (retired, ProRodeo
Hall of Fame)
NFR: 1992-2004, 2006. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1987; Gold
Card. STYLE OF DRESS: Hawaiian shirt; baggy shorts;
yellow, pink and blue makeup. VITALS: 6-1, 180 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2013;
PRCA Bullfighter of the Year, 2004-07; Tour Finale (Dallas)
bullfighter, 2004; Tour Finale (Reno), 2005; National High
School Rodeo Association Finals, 1990-91; Ram Sierra
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1990-93; Ram National Circuit Finals
Rodeo, 1994, 1998, 2000; Original Coors Rodeo Showdown,
1994-98. RESIDENCE: Red Bluff, Calif. BORN: Sept. 9, 1966.
FAMILY: wife, Melanie. COLLEGE: Hartnell College (Salinas,
Calif.). OTHER OCCUPATION: rancher. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: golf, hunting.
John Beck
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. RESIDENCE: Volant, Pa. BORN:
Sept. 11, 1978.
Dustin Brewer
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. STYLE OF DRESS: blue wig,
baggies, multi-colored shirts. VITALS: 5-11, 185 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 2001-02, 2006; top 12 on Wrangler Bullfight
Tour, 1999-2000; Tri-State High School Finals, 1994, 1996.
RESIDENCE: Prairie du Chien, Wis. BORN: Sept. 7, 1969.
FAMILY: wife, Tarra; son, Brogan. COLLEGE: Southwestern
Oklahoma State University (Weatherford), associate degree
in science. OTHER OCCUPATION: welder. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: horses, cattle, hunting.
Lance “Boy Wonder” Brittan
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: red hair,
wild shirts, baggies, black hat. ACHIEVEMENTS: Northwest
Montana Fair & Rodeo (Kalispell), 2009; Ram Wilderness
Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2007; Oakdale (Calif.)
Saddle Club Rodeo, 2007; Utah State Fair (Salt Lake City),
2005; Spokane County (Wash.) Interstate Fair and Rodeo,
2005; Gerry (N.Y.) Volunteer Fire Department Rodeo, 2003;
Steamboat Springs (Colo.) ProRodeo Series, three times.
RESIDENCE: Sandy, Utah. BORN: Feb. 7, 1984. FAMILY:
wife, Melissa. COLLEGE: University of Utah. OTHER
OCCUPATION: excavation. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
horses, fishing, four-wheeling.
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. SPECIALTY ACTS: cowboy
protection, freestyle with class. ACHIEVEMENTS: Wrangler
Bullfight Tour World Champion, 1999; Wrangler Bullfight
Finals qualifier, 1998-2000; cowboy entertainer inductee,
Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame, 2007; Tour Finale (Las
Vegas) bullfighter, 2003; Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 2001; Ram Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 2000, 2008. RESIDENCE: Severance, Colo.
BORN: April 11, 1974. FAMILY: wife, Cami; daughters,
Madison, Morgan. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: entrepreneur,
custom builder.
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Colt Bruegman
Val Byram
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1991. RESIDENCE: Cheyenne, Wyo.
BORN: March 1, 1970.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999, Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS:
black hat; cut-off Wrangler baggies; blue tights; red and
white striped shirts; red, white and blue boots; face makeup.
VITALS: 5-4, 160 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: chain saw,
hat cleaner. ACHIEVEMENTS: selected to represent Utah
at the 2011 National Day of the American Cowboy; Ram
Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2003; Benny
Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale barrelman, 2002;
Wilderness Circuit board of directors. RESIDENCE: South
Weber, Utah. BORN: March 28, 1945. FAMILY: daughter,
Dustie; son, Clint. COLLEGE: Weber State University (Ogden,
Utah). OTHER OCCUPATION: sheep rancher. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: trapping, hunting, fishing.
Barrelman/clown
Bullfighter
Al Bryan
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. RESIDENCE: Winnsboro, La.
BORN: Dec. 23, 1981.
Andy “Wolverine” Burelle
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999. STYLE OF DRESS: yellow shorts,
baggies. VITALS: 5-10, 180 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
All American ProRodeo Finals (Waco, Texas), 2008-12;
SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), 200012; Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show (Fort
Worth, Texas), 2007-12; La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson,
Ariz.), 2009-12; ABC Pro Rodeo (Lubbock, Texas), 200612; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, 2010-12; Pikes Peak or Bust
Rodeo (Colorado Springs, Colo.), 2010-12; California Rodeo
Salinas, 2001-12; Nebraska’s Big Rodeo (Burwell), 2004-12;
Larimer County Fair & Rodeo (Loveland, Colo.), 2006-12;
Richland County Fair & Rodeo (Sidney, Iowa), 2008-12;
Inter-state Rodeo (Coffeyville, Kan.), 2010-12; New Mexico
State Fair Rodeo (Albuquerque), 2007-12; Ram Badlands
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007; Hugo (Okla.) PRCA Rodeo, 201012; Mineral Wells (Texas) Rodeo, 2010-12. ACT: backflip
over fighting bull in freestyle competition. RESIDENCE:
Ardmore, Okla. BORN: Sept. 21, 1976. FAMILY: wife, Robyn.
COLLEGE: Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti). OTHER
OCCUPATION: Realtor. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: golf,
hunting, marketing. WEBSITE: www.andyburelle.com.
Cade Burns
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. RESIDENCE: Laramie, Wyo.
BORN: April 24, 1989.
Rudy Burns
Barrelman/clown
NFR: barrelman, 1996; alternate, 1999, 2001; Wrangler
Bullfight Finals barrelman, seven times. PRCA
MEMBERSHIP: 1972; Gold Card. VITALS: 5-9, 160 pounds.
STYLE OF DRESS: pink hat, blue and white striped shirt,
baggy pants. SPECIALTY ACTS: car, mule, ambulance,
dog. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for Clown of the Year,
2008-12; Coors Man in the Can, 1995, 2000, runner-up,
1991. RESIDENCE: Smithdale, Miss. BORN: Sept. 12,
1949. FAMILY: wife, Betty Jane; daughter, Tressa; son,
Kevin. OTHER OCCUPATION: cattleman. ADDITIONAL
INTEREST: hunting.
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF DRESS: black
hat, red and white shirts. VITALS: 6-3, 225 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Senior Pro National Finals Rodeo
barrelman, 2005, 2007; Wrangler Bullfight Tour top 15,
1999; Rodeo de Santa Fe (N.M.) bullfight champion, 1999;
Colorado State Fair (Pueblo); Walker County Fair and Rodeo
(Huntsville, Texas). RESIDENCE: Stephenville, Texas. BORN:
Feb. 16, 1972. FAMILY: wife, Sheila; children, Austin,
Paige. COLLEGE: Tarleton State University (Stephenville,
Texas), bachelor’s degree in agricultural services. OTHER
OCCUPATION: rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
outdoors, horses, roping.
Scott Byrne
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. RESIDENCE: Brandon,
Manitoba. BORN: March 15, 1972.
Travis Byrne
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2001. STYLE OF DRESS: wild shirt,
Range Days Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.). RESIDENCE:
Sturgis, S.D. BORN: Feb. 4, 1972. FAMILY: wife, Melissa;
sons, Marshall, Lane, Cole. COLLEGE: Laramie County
Community College (Cheyenne, Wyo.), associate degree
in welding. OTHER OCCUPATION: welder. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, riding colts.
Sal Caruso Jr.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. RESIDENCE: Valley Falls, N.Y.
BORN: Sept. 13, 1974.
Donny Castle
Bullfighter
Joe Butler
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: camo shorts,
colorful shirt, cowboy hat, baggies. RESIDENCE: Stillwater,
Okla. BORN: Sept. 24, 1980. COLLEGE: Oklahoma State
University (Stillwater), degree in animal science. OTHER
OCCUPATION: livestock insemination-related business.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, roping, golfing.
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Gerry Byrn Jr.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. RESIDENCE: Springville, Calif.
Denny Cheatham
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1984. RESIDENCE: Glennville, Calif.
BORN: May 3, 1950.
Myles Coats
Dave “Dynamite” Copher
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: San Angelo,
Texas. BORN: April 3, 1987
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999. STYLE OF DRESS: baggies;
red, white and blue shirt; red and white polka-dot hat.
VITALS: 5-8, 190 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Miss Fe Fe
Laboom the Wonder Dog, movie stunt horse trick riding
act. ACHIEVEMENTS: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (Colorado
Springs, Colo.), 1999-2005; Rodeo de Santa Fe (N.M.),
1999-2005. RESIDENCE: Santa Fe, N.M. BORN: Nov. 18,
1954. FAMILY: daughter, Samantha. COLLEGE: Central
Texas College (Killeen), associate degree in fine arts.
OTHER OCCUPATIONS: painter, sculptor. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: extreme skiing, art, poetry.
Barrelman/clown
Leon Coffee
NFR: bullfighter, 1979, 1984; alternate, 1983; barrelman,
1991, 1994, 1997; alternate, 1993, 1998. PRCA
MEMBERSHIP: 1973; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS: green
hat, multi-colored shirt, baggies. VITALS: 6-0, 180 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACT: car act, Discovery 529. ACHIEVEMENTS:
PRCA Clown of the Year, 1983, top three, 1984-2001;
Wrangler Bullfight finalist, 1980-85; Wrangler ProRodeo
Tour Championship (Dallas) barrelman, 2007; Ram National
Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 1987; Ram Texas Circuit
Finals Rodeo, 1980-82, 1992, 1996-97, 2003-04; Canadian
Finals Rodeo, 1985-86; inducted, Texas Rodeo Cowboy
Hall of Fame, 2004; National Cowboys of Color Hall of
Fame, 2005; featured in many movies, including 8 Seconds
and My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys. RESIDENCE:
Blanco, Texas. BORN: Oct. 11, 1954. FAMILY: wife, Terri;
daughters, Leigh Ann, Brandy Lynn; son, Luke Anthony.
OTHER OCCUPATIONS: horse trainer, farrier. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: fishing, hunting.
Clay Collins
NFR: 2007-09. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. STYLE OF
DRESS: red hat, red and black uniform, red socks, red
cleats, blue knee braces. VITALS: 5-10, 185 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for Bullfighter of the Year,
2007-08, 2011; Justin Boots Championships (Omaha,
Neb.), 2009-10; Ram Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 2002-03, 2006-07; selected for Ram National
Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2007; Xtreme Bulls San
Antonio, 2007-09; Xtreme Bulls Houston, 2007-09; San
Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, 2007-09; RodeoHouston,
2007-09; Xtreme Bulls Oklahoma City, 2006. RESIDENCE:
Springdale, Ark. BORN: April 2, 1973. COLLEGE: Panola
College (Carthage, Texas). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: high
school football, baseball coach; college baseball coach
(Panola College). ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: roping,
baseball, fishing. WEBSITE: www.ClayCollins.net.
John “Half Pint” Copsy
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. RESIDENCE: Bunnell, Fla.
BORN: Dec. 3, 1980.
Bob Courtney
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1986. RESIDENCE: Sparta, Mo.
BORN: Oct. 22, 1955.
Jamie Cox
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2001. STYLE OF DRESS: Hawaiian
with fringe. VITALS: 6-2, 160 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2004;
Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale bullfighter, 2002.
RESIDENCE: Filer, Idaho. BORN: July 21, 1976. FAMILY:
wife, Nancy; daughter, Caily. OTHER OCCUPATIONS:
carpenter, concrete finisher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
family, bucking bulls, riding horses.
Casey Craigen
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. RESIDENCE: Beaumont,
Texas. BORN: Sept. 9, 1985.
Patrick Crawford
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. RESIDENCE: Detroit Lakes,
Minn. BORN: Feb. 19, 1989.
Brian “Digger” Dailey
Bullfighter
CrAsh Cooper
Barrelman/clown
NFR: 2011. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. ACHIEVEMENTS:
nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2011-12;
Tour Finale barrelman (Omaha), 2005; Canadian Finals
Rodeo barrelman, 2003-10; College National Finals Rodeo
barrelman; Ram Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman;
two-time Ram Columbia Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman;
Canadian TV’s Host of the Year, 2007. RESIDENCE: Senlac,
Saskatchewan. BORN: Jan. 26, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Katrina;
son, Jinks. COLLEGE: Red Deer (Alberta) College, degree
in fine arts. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: TV host, professional
Western artist and cartoonist, rancher. WEBSITE:
www.CrAshCooper.com.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. STYLE OF DRESS: colorful shirt,
baggy pants. VITALS: 6-0, 195 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1995, 1997-2000,
2001 (injured). RESIDENCE: Johnstown, N.Y. BORN: July
3, 1971. FAMILY: wife, Kim; son, Riggin. COLLEGE: Lamar
(Colo.) Community College, associate degree in horse
training and management. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: equine
dentistry, raising bucking bulls.
Bert Davis, Coppertown Clown
NFR: opening act, 2000; specialty act, 2003, 2006. PRCA
MEMBERSHIP: 1974; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS: fullface makeup, custom colorful shirts, long baggies, wigs,
costumes; Tough Enough to Wear Pink outfits. VITALS:
567
Bullfighter
5-10, 200 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Muttley Crew 10dog trick liberty act; Garbageman’s Nightmare; Matador
Frisbee Dogs; Balloon Bo Bo; “Iditarod Race or Bust” dogsled
act; barrel-racing dogs. ACHIEVEMENTS: Whoop-Up
Days Pro Rodeo (Lethbridge, Alberta), 2010-11; Teepee
Creek (Alberta) Stampede, 2009; Medicine Hat (Alberta)
Stampede, 2008, 2010; Brooks (Alberta) Kinsmen Rodeo,
2006, 2009; St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo, 1974-75, 1980, 1983;
Woodlake (Calif.) Lions Rodeo, 2006, 2008; Mother Lode
Round-up (Sonora, Calif.), 2006, 2007, 2009; Dodge City
(Kan.) Roundup, 2003, 2006, 2010; PRCA Comedy Act of the
Year nominee, 2003-04; Vegas round finalist on “America’s
Got Talent,” 2010; featured on National Geographic’s
“Dogs with Jobs” and CMT’s “Most Shocking: Stomped
and Gored,” 2004; Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo,
2006; Ram California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998, 2004; Ram
Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2003; Ram Mountain States
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2002; Ram Columbia River Circuit
Finals Rodeo, 2001; Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1999;
PRCA executive council, contract personnel chairman, atlarge director, 2005-06; youngest clown/bullfighter in the
RCA (16 years old, 1974). RESIDENCE: Penn Valley, Calif.
BORN: July 31, 1957. FAMILY: wife, Frannie; daughter,
Cheyenne; son, Cody. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: animal
trainer, truck driver, owner of miniature bucking cattle
business. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: traveling, cooking,
Facebook. WEBSITE: www.coppertownclown.com.
J.R. DeMarsh
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. RESIDENCE: Hudson Falls,
N.Y. BORN: March 23, 1982.
Allan Dessel
baggy pants; red, white and blue shirts. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Woodward (Okla.) Elks PRCA Rodeo, Okla., 2008; Sitting
Bull Stampede (Mobridge, S.D.), 2005-08; Cherokee (Iowa)
Chamber PRCA Rodeo, 2003-05; Ram Great Lakes Circuit
Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2004, 2006, 2008. RESIDENCE:
Soper, Okla. BORN: May 28, 1984. COLLEGE: Buena Vista
University (Storm Lake, Iowa). OTHER OCCUPATION:
high school physics and math teacher. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: roping, hunting, family. WEBSITE:
www.AllanDessel.com.
Darrell Diefenbach
Bullfighter
NFR: 2001-12 (injured and did not appear in 2006, 2008).
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. STYLE OF DRESS: red shirt,
baggies. VITALS: 5-9, 170 pounds. SPECIALTY ACT:
backward bull riding. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Bullfighter
of the Year, 2008, nominated, 2011; Ram National Circuit
Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2001-02, 2011; Tour Finale (Las
Vegas) specialty act, 2001, bullfighter, 2002, 2004; Tour
Finale (Dallas) bullfighter, 2003-05; Ram Columbia River
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2011; Ram California Circuit Finals
Rodeo bullfighter, 2000-01; Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals
Rodeo bullfighter, 2001; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days
Rodeo, 2002-11; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, 2009-11; Caldwell
(Idaho) Night Rodeo, 1999-2011; Strawberry Days Rodeo
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(Pleasant Grove, Utah), 2004-11; San Antonio Stock Show
and Rodeo, 2007-08; Tucson (Ariz.), 2006-08; National
Rodeo Association of Australia Bullfighter of the Year, 1997;
Australian champion bullfighter, 1996-97; RodeoHouston,
2005-06; Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show
(Fort Worth, Texas), 2005-06; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede,
2004-06. RESIDENCE: Hermiston, Ore. BORN: March 7,
1974. COLLEGE: Maryborough Technical and Further
Education College (Australia). OTHER OCCUPATION:
construction. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, raising
bucking bulls, ranching.
George Doak
Barrelman/clown (retired, ProRodeo Hall of Fame)
NFR: bullfighter, 1971, 1977. PRCA MEMBERSHIP:
1961; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS: green hat, Wrangler
baggies and shirts. VITALS: 6-0, 235 pounds. SPECIALTY
ACTS: rubber chicken, levitation act. ACHIEVEMENTS:
ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2000; Texas Cowboy
Hall of Fame, 2008; National Cowboy Hall of Fame
inductee, 2001; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up Hall of Fame,
1983; Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, 2000; Cowboy
Capital Walk of Fame, 2002; National High School Finals
Rodeo, three times; helped initiate Wrangler Bullfight
program, 1979. RESIDENCE: Katy, Texas. BORN: May
18, 1937. FAMILY: wife, Reada; sons, George Jr., Steve,
Mike. COLLEGE: Texas Tech University (Lubbock). OTHER
OCCUPATION: marketing rep and public relations
for Cavender’s Boot City. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
hunting, fishing, Special Olympics.
Quail Dobbs
Barrelman/clown (retired, ProRodeo Hall of
Fame)
NFR: clown, 1972, barrelman, 1978, 1985, 1988;
alternate,1983. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976; Gold Card.
ACTS: exploding Model T; chicken pulling cart; pig and
dog act. ACHIEVEMENTS: inducted into ProRodeo Hall of
Fame, 2002; the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, 2002;
the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, 2003; and the Texas Rodeo
Cowboy Hall of Fame, 2004; PRCA Clown of the Year, 1978,
1988; Coors Man in the Can, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1993; worked
rodeos around the country, including 28 years at Cheyenne
(Wyo.) Frontier Days; worked rodeos in El Paso, Houston,
Pecos, Abilene and Big Spring, Texas, regularly; one of only
three men to work the Wrangler NFR as both a bullfighter
and a barrelman; played Woodlake Clown in the movie
J.W. Coop. BORN: Aug. 27, 1941. RESIDENCE: Coahoma,
Texas. FAMILY: wife, Judy; daughter, Stephanie; son, Coley.
Dusty Duba
Bullfighter
and new style; red, white and blue jersey; red and white
makeup. VITALS: 5-11, 190 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2005; Ram Great Lakes
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1994-95; Grand National Rodeo (San
Francisco) bullfighter; National Little Britches Rodeo Finals
bullfighter. RESIDENCE: Aledo, Texas. BORN: Feb. 2, 1973.
FAMILY: wife, Kayla. COLLEGE: University of Nebraska
(Lincoln). OTHER OCCUPATION: owner, bar and grill.
“Backflip” Johnny Dudley
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. STYLE OF DRESS: long
baggies, red and white shirt, blue hair. SPECIALTY ACTS:
Xploding Limousine, Mailman Skunk, Duck and Chariot.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals (Las Cruces,
N.M.), 2012; Yuma (Ariz.) Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo, 2010,
2012; Avi River Stampede (Fort Mohave, Ariz.), 2012; Fort
Mohave (Ariz.) Classic Xtreme Bulls, 2012; PRCA Xtreme
Bulls (Waco, Texas) 2012; Sandhills Stock Show and
Rodeo (Odessa, Texas). 2011; ABC ProRodeo (Lubbock,
Texas), 2008, 2011; Oklahoma City Xtreme Bulls, 2006.
RESIDENCE: Aubrey, Texas. BORN: June 2, 1978. FAMILY:
wife, Emily. RESIDENCE: Athens, Texas. BORN: June 2, 1978.
COLLEGE: University of Houston, bachelor’s degree in
international business. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: comedian,
rodeo announcer, U.S. Marine Corp veteran. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: golf, baseball, motorcycles. WEBSITE: www.
BackflipJohnny.com.
Terance Eichhorn
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. STYLE OF DRESS: black hat,
blue and white shirt, white socks, baggies. VITALS: 6-0,
180 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Montana High School Finals
Rodeo, 2010-11. RESIDENCE: Emigrant, Mont. BORN: Jan.
27, 1983. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: dude ranch wrangler/
guide, carpenter. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: art, training
horses.
Greek Ellick Jr.
Clown of the Year, 2001; Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo
barrelman, 1993; Wrangler Bullfight Finals barrelman, 1991,
1998-99; Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, six
times. RESIDENCE: Granbury, Texas. BORN: March 9, 1951.
FAMILY: wife, Donna; daughter, Tami; son, J.D. COLLEGE:
Weatherford (Texas) College; Tarrant County Junior College,
Fort Worth, Texas; University of Texas (Arlington). OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: construction, cattle, representative for
Ram Rodeo.
Tom Feller
Barrelman/clown
NFR: barrelman, 1981; alternate, 1976, 1982, 1985.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1974; Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Beauty and Beast barrelman (Wrangler Bullfighting
Championship), 1981-83; PRCA Clown of the Year, 1981,
1987; Lone Star Circuit Contract Act of the Year, 1982; Lone
Star Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1983, alternate, 1982;
Coors Man in the Can, 1984, 1987; runner-up, 1985, 1988;
Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1986; Chairman,
PRCA Board of Directors, 2005-07. RESIDENCE: Fort Worth,
Texas. BORN: Sept. 10, 1948. COLLEGE: University of Texas
(Arlington), bachelor’s degree in fine arts (art education).
OTHER OCCUPATION: director of event marketing, Justin
Brands.
Aaron Ferguson
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. STYLE OF DRESS: face paint,
baggies, purple shirts. VITALS: 5-10. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2012-12; Rodeo Europe
Tour, 2009. RESIDENCE: High River, Alberta. BORN: April
11, 1988. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hockey, hunting.
Charles Fish
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. RESIDENCE: Rogersville, Ala.
BORN: Nov. 11, 1964. FAMILY: wife, Laina; daughters, Jazi,
Jaide. COLLEGE: Butler County Community College (El
Dorado, Kan.). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: spur maker, water
and wastewater operator. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: golf,
hunting, fishing.
Wesley “Hippie” Engelkes
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. STYLE OF DRESS: classic
wild shirts with fringe, baggies. VITALS: 5-8, 150 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACTS: musical chairs, slow-motion tennis,
improv entertainment. ACHIEVEMENTS: Atlantic City
Boardwalk Rodeo, 2011-12; Heart of the North Rodeo
(Spooner, Wis.), 2009, 2012; Georgia National Rodeo (Perry),
2009, 2012; Minnesota Horse Expo (St. Paul); 2009-12;
Midwest Horse Fair (Madison, Wis.), 2010-12; Gerry (N.Y.)
Volunteer Fire Department Rodeo, 2009-10; Killdeer
(N.D.) Mountain Roundup Rodeo, 2009-11. RESIDENCE:
Steamboat Rock, Iowa. BORN: June 17, 1979. FAMILY:
wife, Rebekah; daughter, Emma; son, Wyatt.
Jim Bob Feller
NFR: barrelman, 1991, 1998-99. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1970;
Gold Card STYLE OF DRESS: green hat. VITALS: 5-11, 175
pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Ben Gay Tiger, Country Star
Search, car act. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. STYLE OF DRESS: jerseys
and shorts, baggies, makeup. ACHIEVEMENTS: Mesquite
(Texas) Championship Rodeo, 2008; Florida High School
State Finals Rodeo, 2006-08. RESIDENCE: Tampa, Fla.
BORN: March 21, 1982. FAMILY: wife, Marie. OTHER
OCCUPATION: welder. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: freestyle
bullfighting.
Chris Forrest
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Bradenton, Fla.
BORN: May 1, 1976.
Jess Franks
Barrelman/clown
NFR: alternate, 1988; barrelman, 1989. PRCA MEMBERSHIP:
1980; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS: baggies, red-andwhite striped shirt, hot pink hat. ACHIEVEMENTS: College
National Finals Rodeo, 1985-93; Ram Montana Circuit
Finals Rodeo, 1982-85, 1991; Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals
Rodeo, 1986-89, 1993; Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals
Rodeo, 1992; served on PRCA Board of Directors executive
committee, 1988-93; produced, promoted and fought bulls
at Farmington (N.M.) Pro Rodeo, 1985-94; bullfighter at
Cattle Call Pro Rodeo (Brawley, Calif.), 1981. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: Serving on boards of directors for Cowboy
Reunion and Rodeo Cowboy Alumni, both of which raise
569
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, horses.
WEBSITE: www.DustyDuba.com.
money for scholarships, ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Justin
Cowboy Crisis Fund. RESIDENCE: Belen, N.M. BORN: Sept.
23, 1950. FAMILY: Single. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: stunt
man (member of Screen Actors Guild) for movies and
commercials, auctioneer.
Rob Gann
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. STYLE OF DRESS: jerseys or
baggies, blue and white makeup. ACHIEVEMENTS: Old
Fort Days Rodeo (Fort Smith, Ark.), 2007-09; XIT Rodeo and
Reunion (Dalhart, Texas), 2008-09; Phil Gardenhire PRCA
Rodeo (Poteau, Okla.), 2008-09; Flint Hills Rodeo (Strong
City, Kan.), 2009; Mid-South Fair and Rodeo (Memphis,
Tenn.), 2008; Tulsa (Okla.) State Fair and Rodeo, 2008;
six-time International Finals Youth Rodeo bullfighter.
RESIDENCE: Lonoke, Ark. BORN: Nov. 16, 1979. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: rodeo producer, stock contractor;
owner/operator of construction company. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: raising bucking bulls and horses, fishing.
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Marc Gill
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2005. STYLE OF DRESS: “old
school” Wrangler baggies, bandanas, red shirts with silver
trim. RESIDENCE: Laramie, Wyo. BORN: March 6, 1974.
FAMILY: son, Ryder. COLLEGE: University of Wyoming
(Laramie). OTHER OCCUPATION: carpentry. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: building log furniture, sports, family time.
Cory “Brahmer” Griebel
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. RESIDENCE: Thedford, Neb.
BORN: Oct. 11, 1974.
Jess Griffin
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2000. RESIDENCE: Riverton, Wyo.
BORN: June 5, 1977.
Don Griggs
Bullfighter
Jeff “Slim” Garner
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2001. STYLE OF DRESS: gold hat,
gold shoes, black and white checkered shirt, printed
bandana, baggies, hobo face. VITALS: 6-3, 170 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACTS: cowboy Cadillac, barbecued chicken,
air taxi, fishing boat. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Turquoise
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2005-06, 2008; Dinosaur Roundup
Rodeo (Vernal, Utah), 2008; Molalla (Ore.) Buckeroo PRCA
Rodeo, 2004-06; Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo,
2005; Laughlin (Nev.) River Stampede PRCA Rodeo, 200405, 2008. RESIDENCE: Wickenburg, Ariz. BORN: Feb. 2,
1973. FAMILY: wife, Alisha; daughter, Jacquelyn. COLLEGE:
Garden City (Kan.) Community College, associate degree.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: roping, hunting. WEBSITE:
www.SlimGarner.com.
Rodney “Shotgun” Gaston
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. STYLE OF DRESS: red, white
and blue. VITALS: 5-11, 190 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS:
car act, bull act. ANIMALS: dogs, Doc Holiday, Johnny
Ringo. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Clown of
the Year, 2001; Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman,
2001-02; Ram First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo 2003-04;
Ram California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2006. RESIDENCE:
Chapel Hill, Texas. BORN: Sept. 17, 1965. FAMILY: wife,
Marnie; son, Brendon; daughter, Richlynn; stepdaughters,
Shelbie, Raigan. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: animal trainer,
body shop manager. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Jet Skiing,
boating, hanging out with family.
Jason Gibbs
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Hughes Springs,
570
floral polo shirt with black shorts. VITALS: 6-0, 190 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 2005-08. RESIDENCE: Hermiston, Ore. BORN:
Aug. 5, 1974. FAMILY: wife, Torrie; sons, Chance, Radley
Gunner. OTHER OCCUPATION: carpenter. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, fishing.
Arthur Gust
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. RESIDENCE: Onsted, Mich.
BORN: Sept. 9, 1984. FAMILY: wife, Jamie. OTHER
OCCUPATION: field drainage laborer.
Caine Hager
Barrelman/clown
Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007, 2010; Ram
Sierra Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1988-89, 1992, 1994; Grand
National Rodeo (San Francisco) bullfighter, 1988-89.
RESIDENCE: Thornton, Colo. BORN: Aug. 30, 1973. FAMILY:
daughters, Hannah, Haley.
Denny Halstead
Clown, barrelman
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. STYLE OF DRESS: yellow and
black baggies, fancy boots. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram National
Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2007, barrelman and clown,
2010; Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman and
clown, 2010; Ram Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman,
2006, 2009; Canadian Finals Rodeo, 2011; Canadian
Professional Rodeo Association Entertainer of the Year,
2007-08, 2011; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede barrelman, five
times. RESIDENCE: Okotoks, Alberta. BORN: Aug. 17, 1959.
FAMILY: wife, Michele; son, Chase. OTHER OCCUPATION:
firefighter. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: tie-down roping,
team roping.
Billy Bob Hamilton
Nathan Harp
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999. STYLE OF DRESS: old
baggies. VITALS: 6-1, 170 pounds. RESIDENCE: Council,
Idaho. BORN: June 21, 1974. COLLEGE: Treasure Valley
Community College (Ontario, Ore.). OTHER OCCUPATIONS:
manager, bucking bull breeder.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Tuttle, Okla.
Bullfighter
Bullfighter
Clifton “Hollywood” Harris
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999. RESIDENCE: Belton, Texas.
BORN: Oct. 27, 1971.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. STYLE OF DRESS: hobo.
VITALS: 6-2, 190. SPECIALTY ACT: magical grand illusions.
RESIDENCE: Reddick, Fla. BORN: Aug. 24, 1960. FAMILY:
wife, Kelly; son, Brinson. COLLEGE: Sam Houston State
University (Huntsville, Texas).
Trever “Honey Badger” Hamsher
Lecile Harris
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. STYLE OF DRESS: red
jersey, blue shorts, red socks. VITALS: 6-3, 145 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Coors Pro Rodeo (Gillette, Wyo.), 2010;
Pony Express Days Pro Rodeo (Eagle Mountain, Utah), 2010;
Black Hills Round-Up (Belle Fourche, S.D.), 2010; Rooftop
Rodeo (Estes Park, Colo.), 2010; Red Desert Round-up
(Rock Springs, Wyo.), 2010; Big Wind Round Up (Riverton,
Wyo.), 2010; Douglas County Fair and Rodeo (Castle Rock,
Colo.), 2010; Sanders County Fair & PRCA Rodeo (Plains ,
Mont.), 2010; Benny Binion Bucking Bull and Horse Sale,
2009-10; NIRA West Coast Regional Finals (Las Vegas, Nev.),
2008. RESIDENCE: John Day, Ore. BORN: Sept. 19, 1990.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: drawing, music, cooking.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1982; Gold Card. VITALS: 6-4,
200 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Piano Act, Baseball Act,
the Wrangler Roadster, Mr. Whiggins. ACHIEVEMENTS:
ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2007; PRCA Clown of
the Year, 1992, 1994-96; seven years on TV’s Hee Haw;
Ram National Finals Circuit Rodeo, 1991, 1997, 2010; Ram
Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, five times; Canadian
Finals Rodeo, five times; Collierville (Tenn.) Sports Hall
of Fame inductee. RESIDENCE: Collierville, Tenn. BORN:
Nov. 6, 1936. FAMILY: wife, Ethel; daughter, Christi; sons,
Matt, Chuck. COLLEGE: University of Tennessee (Martin).
ADDITIONAL INTEREST: golf. WEBSITE: www.Lecile.com.
Bullfighter
Bullfighter
Barrelman/clown
Matt Harris
Aaron Hargo
Barrelman/clown
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. STYLE OF DRESS: shorts,
flashy shirt. ACHIEVEMENTS: Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo
(San Juan Capistrano, Calif.), 2008; Brawley (Calif.) Cattle
Call Rodeo, 2008; Industry Hills Charity ProRodeo (City
of Industry, Calif.), 2008; Kern County Sheriff’s Reserve
Stampede Days (Bakersfield, Calif.), 2008; Ventura (Calif.)
County Fair Rodeo, 2008. RESIDENCE: Placerville, Calif.
BORN: June 19, 1986. COLLEGE: graduate, Shasta College
Firefighter Academy. OTHER OCCUPATION: landscaping.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: basketball, working out.
Dwayne C. “Amazin’ Razin”
Hargo
NFR: alternate, 1989, 2002. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1984;
Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS: wild colors. VITALS: 5-7, 150
pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals
Rodeo, 1992; Wrangler world champion bullfighter, 1989;
Wrangler Bullfight Tour, 1986-93, top 10, 1986, 1988, 1993;
three-time Ram National Finals Circuit Rodeo bullfighter;
four-time Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter;
Canadian Finals Rodeo bullfighter; two-time Ram California
Circuit bullfighter; stunt double for television and movies.
RESIDENCE: Somerset, Calif. BORN: March 17, 1961.
FAMILY: wife, Nanette; sons, Dwayne Jr., Aaron. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: hydroseeding, landscaper. ADDITIONAL
INTEREST: family.
Dwayne D. Hargo
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. RESIDENCE: New Castle, Calif.
BORN: Jan. 1, 1983.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Great
Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman; Ram Southeastern
Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman. RESIDENCE: Collierville,
Tenn. BORN: Dec. 20, 1958. FAMILY: wife, Joy; son, Justin;
daughter, Indie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: antique cars,
spending time with family.
Richie Harris
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2000. STYLE OF DRESS: red, purple
and green shirts; tie-dyed socks; baggies. VITALS: 5-9,
160 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: National Western Stock
Show and Rodeo (Denver), 2003-05; Colorado High School
Finals Rodeo, 2009; National Little Britches Finals Rodeo,
1998-99, 2001-02. RESIDENCE: Brighton, Colo. BORN: May
28, 1976. FAMILY: wife, Christine; son, Braiden; daughter,
McKenna. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: wakeboarding, riding
motorcycles, basketball.
J.J. Harrison
Barrelman/clown
NFR: 2012. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. STYLE OF
DRESS: athletic pants, jerseys. VITALS: 5-11, 160 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACTS: sumo suit, dancing, queen run, walkand-talk antics. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ellensburg (Wash.)
Rodeo, 2011; Ram Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2011;
Canby (Ore.) Rodeo, 2011; Sisters (Ore.) Rodeo, 200710; Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days, 2006-10; Crooked
River Roundup (Prineville, Ore.), 2008-10; Ram Columbia
River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009-10; Wild Rogue ProRodeo
(Central Point, Ore.), 2007-09; Molalla (Ore.) Buckeroo, 2009;
Horse Heaven Round-Up (Kennewick, Wash.), 2009-10;
Othello (Wash.) PRCA Rodeo, 2009-10; Belt (Mont.) Rodeo,
571
Chris Hammack
2010; PRCA Kootenai River Rodeo (Libby, Mont.), 2010; NILE
ProRodeo (Billings, Mont.), 2010; Thunder Mountain Pro
Rodeo (Longview, Wash.), 2010; Omak (Wash.) Stampede,
2010; Moses Lake (Wash.) Roundup, 2010; Lewiston (Idaho)
Roundup, 2010. RESIDENCE: Okanogan, Wash. BORN:
May 13, 1975. FAMILY: wife, Melissa; son, Huckleberry.
COLLEGE: Washington State University (Pullman),
bachelor’s degree; Grand Canyon University, master’s
degree. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: motivational speaker,
college recruiter, voice talent. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
piloting aircraft, sports, time with son. WEBSITE:
www.JJHarrison.net.
John Harrison
Barrelman/clown
NFR: 2001, 2008. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1999. STYLE
OF DRESS: grease paint, bright colors. SPECIALTY
ACTS: comedy trick riding, Miss Rodeo Universe.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Coors Man in Can nominee, 2011; PRCA
Comedy Act of the Year, nominated five times, including
2009-12; PRCA Dress Act of the Year, nominated twice;
PRCA Clown of the Year, nominated 2009-12. RESIDENCE:
Soper, Okla. BORN: Oct. 12, 1978. FAMILY: wife, Carla;
daughter, Addison; son, Cazwell. COLLEGE: Colby (Kan.)
Community College; Southeastern Oklahoma State
University (Durant), bachelor’s degree in agricultural
business. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rancher, entrepreneur.
ADDITIONAL INTEREST: event production. WEBSITE:
www.HarrisonEntertainment.com.
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Kevin Higley
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1984; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS:
baggy pants, wild shirts, blue or red hat, striped suspenders,
red and white makeup. VITALS: 6-1, 195 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACTS: Hollywood Tex and John, Billy the Kid.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 1985-90, barrelman, 1991, 1993-94, 1997, 2006,
2009; Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1995,
1997; Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman,
1996. RESIDENCE: Hooper, Utah. BORN: Dec. 1, 1956.
FAMILY: wife, Tammy; sons, Justin, Casey, Trevor, Colton.
OTHER OCCUPATION: general contractor. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: family, raising bucking bulls, skiing.
Ross Hill
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. STYLE OF DRESS: baggies.
VITALS: 5-11, 180 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: California
Rodeo Salinas, 2007-10; Brighton Field Day and PRCA
Rodeo (Okeechobee, Fla.), 2008-10; Seminole Classic
(Okeechobee, Fla.), 2010; Greater Gulf State Fair ProRodeo
(Mobile, Ala.), 2009-10; Cody (Wyo.) Night Rodeo, 2010.
RESIDENCE: Muscle Shoals, Ala. BORN: Nov. 21, 1982.
COLLEGE: University of Western Alabama (Livingston).
OTHER OCCUPATION: leatherwork. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: Mexican bulls, hunting, wildlife.
Robbie Hodges
Barrelman/clown
Mike Hayhurst
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. STYLE OF DRESS: red hat,
blond wig, Wrangler baggies, striped shirts. VITALS:
6-1, 190 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: rodeo cowboy
school, Lard-X 2000, Clone-O-Matic, Little Line Dancers.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram California Circuit Finals Rodeo
barrelman and specialty act, 2006; Challenger Tour, 2005.
RESIDENCE: Barstow, Calif. BORN: Sept. 12, 1962. FAMILY:
wife, Jeanette; sons, Jacob, Sean. COLLEGE: Chapman
University (Orange, Calif.), master’s degree in education.
OTHER OCCUPATION: high school administrator.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: computers, playing guitar,
family. WEBSITE: www.ProRodeoClown.com.
Clay Heger
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. RESIDENCE: Houma, La. BORN:
August 12, 1987.
Chuck Henson
Barrelman/clown (retired, ProRodeo Hall of Fame)
NFR: 1967, 1971. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1965; Gold Card.
VITALS: 6-1, 170 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Clown
of the Year, 1977; ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 1995;
Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2009; Pima County (Ariz.)
Sports Hall of Fame inductee, 2003; Montana Pro Rodeo
Hall and Wall of Fame. RESIDENCE: Tucson, Ariz. BORN:
Feb. 4, 1931. FAMILY: wife, Nancy; daughters, Nancy, Leigh
Ann. COLLEGE: University of Arizona (Tucson). OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: stunt man, owner of construction company.
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NFR: 2010; alternate, 2011. PRCA MEMBERSHIP:
contestant, 1991; barrelman, 2004. STYLE OF DRESS:
funny face, traditional. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Clown
of the Year nominee, 2006, 2010; Coors Man in the Can
nominee, 2011; PRCA Comedy Act of the Year nominee,
2011; Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman,
2006; Ram Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman,
2005; former NASCAR Bush Grand National Series truck
driver for Mike Wallace. RESIDENCE: Cave Spring, Ga.
BORN: Jan. 11, 1968. FAMILY: wife, Lynn; sons, Reed,
Blake; daughter, Carli.
Scott Honeycutt
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1983. STYLE OF DRESS: old school,
baggies, blue or red shirt, grease paint. VITALS: 6-2, 190
pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Payson (Ariz.), 2008; Laughlin
(Nev.) River Stampede, 1991-2002; Parada del Sol Rodeo
(Scottsdale, Ariz.), 1986-2002; Wrangler Tour, 1986-1989.
RESIDENCE: Alamosa, Colo. BORN: Aug. 3, 1967. FAMILY:
wife, Verla; sons, Tel, Orrin. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: stock
contractor, pickup man, school bus driver. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: being with family, skiing.
Clint Hopping
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. ACHIEVEMENTS: bullfighter,
Texas Junior High Finals Rodeo, 2009-2012; PRCA saddle
bronc rider, contestant in Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo in
bareback and bull riding, 2009. RESIDENCE: Franklin, Texas.
BORN: May 21, 1987. FAMILY: single. COLLEGE: bachelor’s
and master’s degrees in agriculture, Texas A&M. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: instructor, Sankey rodeo school; assistant
ranch manager; horse trainer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
fishing, hunting. WEBSITE: www.rodeogoods.com.
David “Iron Man” Jantzi
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1980; Gold Card. RESIDENCE:
Mineral Wells, Texas. BORN: Feb. 5, 1962.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. STYLE OF DRESS: bright
shirts, baggies. VITALS: 6-3, 175. RESIDENCE: Duncan,
Okla. BORN: March 19, 1982. FAMILY: single. COLLEGE:
Ohio State University, degree in beef production and
management. OTHER OCCUPATION: ranch foreman.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: fly fishing, college football
and basketball.
Quirt Hunt
Robert “Blue” Jeanes
red and white striped shirt, blue baggies, white shoes.
VITALS: 5-11, 175 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Prairie
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2003; Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals
Rodeo, 2004, 2007; Tour Finale (Omaha, Neb.); 2004-06;
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver), 200608; Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (Colorado Springs, Colo.),
2003-08. RESIDENCE: North Platte, Neb. BORN: Aug. 14,
1978. FAMILY: wife, Amber; daughter, Raylynn. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: ranch hand, horse trainer. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: roping, fishing, hunting.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF DRESS: denim shirt,
stars and stripes on baggies. VITALS: 5-9, 165 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Texas High School State Finals, 1998.
RESIDENCE: Winnie, Texas. BORN: Nov. 5, 1974. FAMILY:
wife, Alicia. COLLEGE: Lee College (Baytown, Texas). OTHER
OCCUPATION: used pipe sales. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
raising bucking and fighting bulls.
Michael “Smurf” Horton
Bullfighter
Lane Hurst
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF DRESS: green and
white striped shirt and socks, black shorts, Wrangler baggies.
VITALS: 6-2, 200 pounds. RESIDENCE: Bedias, Texas. BORN:
Aug. 24, 1966. FAMILY: wife, Sharese; sons, Braeden, Keegan;
daughter, Annsley. COLLEGE: Blinn College (Brenham,
Texas); Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, Texas),
bachelor’s degree in criminal justice; master’s degree in
digital forensics. OTHER OCCUPATION: police officer.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: announcing, horses.
Kelly Jennings
Bullfighter
NFR: 2008, 2012. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF
DRESS: yellow and black makeup, wild shirts, baggies,
cowboy hat. VITALS: 6-1, 185 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
nominated for PRCA Bullfighter of the Year, 2010; Tour
Championship (Dallas), 2007; Ram National Circuit Finals
Rodeo, 2005, 2008; Xtreme Bulls Finals (Indianapolis),
2006; Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2000-12; Ram
Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, twice. RESIDENCE: Dietrich,
Idaho. BORN: June 15, 1971. FAMILY: wife, Karen; sons,
Ruger, Shane. COLLEGE: Western Montana State (Dillon).
OTHER OCCUPATION: ranching. ADDITIONAL INTEREST:
hunting.
Nathan Jestes
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. RESIDENCE: Douglas, Wyo.
BORN: Sept. 17, 1987.
Keith Isley
Barrelman/clown
NFR: 1998-2002, 2008-09. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994.
STYLE OF DRESS: red, white and blue shirts; baggy pants;
red hat. VITALS: 6-1, 185 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: horse
acts, dog acts, bull whips, trick roping. ACHIEVEMENTS:
PRCA Clown of the Year, 2006-11, nominated, 2012; Coors
Man in the Can, 2006, 2009-11; PRCA Specialty Act of the
Year, 1999-2002, 2006; PRCA Comedy Act of the Year,
2001, 2004, 2009-11, nominated, 2012; Ram National
Finals Circuit Rodeo specialty act and barrelman, 19992000, 2008, 2010; Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo,
2008; Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007;
Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2003; Ram First
Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1999-2001, 2004-06, 2009;
Ram Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1996. RESIDENCE:
Goldston, N.C. BORN: Oct. 9, 1957. FAMILY: wife, Melanie.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: team roping, fishing, animal
training. WEBSITE: www.KeithIsley.com.
Cody Jackson
Gary Jones
Bullfighter
ACHIEVEMENTS: Wrangler Bullfight Finals, 1991-92.
RESIDENCE: Payson, Utah. BORN: April 1, 1964. FAMILY:
wife, Cyndi; son, Westlee; daughter, Wylee. OTHER
OCCUPATION: Realtor. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: family,
hunting, shooting.
Louis Jones
Bullfighter
ACHIEVEMENTS: Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull
Sale bullfighting champion, 2000. RESIDENCE: South
Jordan, Utah. BORN: June 21, 1977. OTHER OCCUPATION:
construction foreman. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: freestyle
motocross.
Cameron Keeton
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. RESIDENCE: Coalinga, Calif.
BORN: Sept. 1, 1984.
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1985. RESIDENCE: Whitesboro,
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Geo Kinter
Shane Kenney
Clown, barrelman
Bullfighter
or blue shirt; black shorts, socks; straw or black hat.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Old Chisholm Days ProRodeo (Roswell,
N.M.); Ponca Days of ’56 Rodeo (Ponca City, Okla.); Johnson
County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo (Cleburne, Texas); Trinity
Valley Exposition (Liberty, Texas); Lea County Fair and
Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.), 2004; Rio Grande Valley Pro
Rodeo (Hidalgo, Texas), 2004; Comal County Fair and Rodeo
(New Braunfels, Texas), 2005. RESIDENCE: Dayton, Texas.
BORN: Aug. 21, 1978. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: veterinary
technician, ranch work. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting,
fishing, team roping.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. STYLE OF DRESS: colorful.
VITALS: 5-6, 150 pounds. RESIDENCE: Toppenish, Wash.
BORN: Feb. 13, 1959. FAMILY: wife, Mary; sons, Luke, Skye.
OTHER OCCUPATION: rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
hunting, trapping.
Chris Kirby
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. RESIDENCE: Kaufman, Texas.
BORN: June 22, 1981.
Luke Kraut
Bullfighter
Loyd Ketchum
Bullfighter
NFR: 1992-96; alternate, 1990-91, 1997; Wrangler Bullfight
Tour world champion, 1991. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1987.
STYLE OF DRESS: baggy pants, loud shirt, red tights, new
cowboy hat. VITALS: 5-5, 150 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up, 1991-present; Ellensburg
(Wash.) Rodeo, 1989-present; Greeley (Colo.) Independence
Stampede, 1989-present; Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup,
1989-present; Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo (Rapid
City, S.D.); Ram Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1988-96;
Ram National Finals Circuit Rodeo, 1989-90, 1992-93;
bullfighter in movie My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.
RESIDENCE: Miles City, Mont. BORN: Oct. 25, 1961. FAMILY:
wife, Ashlee; son, Casey. COLLEGE: Miles City (Mont.)
Community College, associate degree in auto mechanics.
hunting, fishing. WEBSITE: www.LoydKetchum.com.
Ted Kimzey
NFR: barrelman, 1980, 1986; alternate, 1987. PRCA
MEMBERSHIP: 1974; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS: baggy
pants, green hat with orange trim, wild shirts, bloomers.
VITALS: 5-6, 155 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: trained
animals, six-wheeled ambulance. ACHIEVEMENTS: NFR
Wrangler Bullfight barrelman, 1985-98, 2000; Ram National
Finals Circuit Rodeo barrelman, 1996; PRCA Clown of the
Year, 1986; Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman,
10 times; Oklahoma State High School Finals, 1977; Ram
Prairie Circuit Clown of the Year, 1981; Coors Man in the
Can finalist, 1985-86, 1989-97, 1999. RESIDENCE: Strong
City, Okla. BORN: Aug. 13, 1952. FAMILY: wife, Jennifer;
daughter, Dusta; sons, Sage, Trey. COLLEGE: Southwestern
Oklahoma State University (Weatherford), bachelor’s
degree in industrial education. OTHER OCCUPATIONS:
auctioneer, rancher. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: collecting
bits and spurs.
Jake King
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: New Waverly,
Texas. BORN: Jan. 30, 1991.
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PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. STYLE OF DRESS: blue with
white polka dots. RESIDENCE: Wittmann, Ariz. BORN: Jan.
24, 1971, Queensland, Australia. FAMILY: wife, Gina; sons,
Lane, Cavy, Boyce. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: farrier, stock
contractor. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: raising bucking bulls.
Wade Kunze
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: pink shirts
with fringe, baggies, makeup. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Prairie
Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2004, 2006. RESIDENCE:
Beggs, Okla. BORN: Aug. 28, 1984. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, sports.
Colin LaMont
Bullfighter
yellow plaid shirt, blue shorts, baggies. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2010-11. RESIDENCE:
Lodgepole, S.D. BORN: Aug. 28, 1983. COLLEGE: South
Dakota State University (Brookings), bachelor’s degree,
range science. FAMILY: wife, Whitney; daughter, Landree.
raising, training horses.
Donnie Landis
NFR: 1993, 1995; alternate, 1997. PRCA MEMBERSHIP:
1978; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS: red sponge nose,
baggy pants, colorful shirts, Western hats. VITALS: 5-6, 165
pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Donnie’s Amazing Magic Show,
Mario the Flea, Wild Cantbeatalope, Miniature One-Armed
Bandit. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo
barrelman, 1995, 2002; Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals
Rodeo clown and bullfighter, 1988; Ram Montana Circuit
Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1995; Ram Sierra Circuit Finals
Rodeo bullfighter, 1978, barrelman, 1992, and clown, 1996;
Calgary (Alberta) Stampede barrelman, 1995; Pendleton
(Ore.) Round-Up barrelman, 1989-91, 1993; Reno (Nev.)
Rodeo bullfighter, 1991, barrelman, 1992-95; California
High School Rodeo Association bullfighter and clown,
1976-77. RESIDENCE: Gooding, Idaho. BORN: June 7, 1960.
FAMILY: wife, Rabecca; sons, Travis, Kyler, Tucker, Michael,
Robert; daughter, Leslie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: fishing,
animal training, magic.
Travis Langan
Branden Lindsay
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Glendive, Mont.
BORN: Oct. 3, 1983.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Bellevue, Iowa.
BORN: Jan. 31, 1984.
Eric Layton
Lucas Littles
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. STYLE OF DRESS: wild,
colorful shirts; black shorts, black hat. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Clark County Fair and Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.); Red Bluff
(Calif.) Round-Up; Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo; California Rodeo
Salinas; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo; Bremerton (Wash.) Xtreme
Bulls. RESIDENCE: Lakeport, Calif. BORN: Jan. 12, 1984.
COLLEGE: West Hills Community College, Coalinga, Calif.
OTHER OCCUPATION: seasoning bucking horses and bulls.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. RESIDENCE: Carthage, Mo.
BORN: February 26, 1986.
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Tim “Wild Thang” Lepard
Barrelman/clown
and blue. SPECIALTY ACT: three dogs, three monkeys
herd bighorn sheep in arena. ACHIEVEMENTS: National
Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver, Colo.), 2009-10;
Silver Spurs Rodeo (Kissimmee, Fla.), 2004, 2006, 2008,
2010; Franklin (Tenn.) Rodeo, 2010; barrelman, specialty
act, Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009; Kansas’
Biggest Rodeo (Phillipsburg), 2009; Box Elder County
Fair & Rodeo (Tremonton, Utah), 2009; Ram First Frontier
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2006-10; Ram Southeastern Circuit
Finals Rodeo (David, Fla.), 2010; Last Chance Stampede
(Helena, Mont.), 2010; Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo; Laughlin
(Nev.) River Stampede PRCA Rodeo; Redding (Calif.)
Rodeo; Molalla (Ore.) Buckeroo PRCA Rodeo; Ark-La-Miss
Stampede Days (Monroe, La.); appeared on Jay Leno’s
“Tonight Show,” Steve Harvey’s “Big Time,” FHM magazine
and entertained during four innings of Philadelphia Phillies
games. RESIDENCE: Pontotoc, Miss. BORN: Jan. 30, 1962.
FAMILY: daughter, Lakelynn. OTHER OCCUPATIONS:
trainer, electrician, welder. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
training animals, spending tine with daughter, working
in flower beds. WEBSITE: www.TeamGhostRiders.com.
Troy “Wild Child” Lerwill
NFR: opening act, 2001, 2003; barrelman, 2006-08. PRCA
MEMBERSHIP: 1997. STYLE OF DRESS: yellow hat,
yellow and blue shirt, baggies. VITALS: 5-7, 180 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACT: motorcycle act. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Coors Man in the Can, 2007-08, nominated, 2011; PRCA
Comedy Act of the Year, 2002-03, 2005-08, nominated,
2012; nominated for PRCA Clown of the Year, 2008-11;
Winter Tour Finale (Las Vegas) specialty act, 2001; Ram
National Finals Circuit Rodeo specialty act, 2001, 2003;
Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2006;
Ram Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001,
2003; Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman,
2004; Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show
(Fort Worth, Texas), 2002, 2005; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, 2001,
2003-04. RESIDENCE: Payson, Utah. BORN: Jan. 2, 1967.
OTHER OCCUPATION: owner of mountain bike store.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: mountain biking, alpine
climbing, camping. WEBSITE: www.TheWildChild.net.
“Rocket” Ryan Litwin
Barrelman/clown
and blue jersey; baggy shorts/pants. RESIDENCE: Belgrade,
Mont. BORN: Sept. 11, 1975. COLLEGE: Montana State
University (Bozeman). ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting,
operating camera and editing for outdoor TV and video.
WEBSITE: www.RocketRyan.net.
Ace Lloyd
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. STYLE OF DRESS: long-sleeved
black shirt, black shorts, black hat. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram
Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2008. RESIDENCE:
Bront, Texas. BORN: May 15, 1983. FAMILY: parents, Mitt
and Corrie Lloyd. COLLEGE: Tarleton State University
(Stephenville, Texas). ADDITIONAL INTEREST: raising
bucking bulls.
Aaron Loewe
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: navy blue
shorts and shirts. ACHIEVEMENTS: College National
Finals Rodeo, 2001-03; National High School Finals Rodeo,
2001-03. RESIDENCE: Sidney, Iowa. BORN: Sept. 29, 1970.
FAMILY: wife, Kari; son, Dylan. COLLEGE: Northwest
Missouri State University (Maryville), bachelor’s degree
in agricultural science. OTHER OCCUPATION: horse trainer.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: breaking colts, picking up.
Tommy Lucia
Barrelman/clown
NFR: barrelman, 1973; alternate, 1972, 1979; opening act,
1999, 2004. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1966; Gold Card. STYLE
OF DRESS: Western attire, white hat, black and white chaps.
VITALS: 5-8, 175 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Whiplash, the
cowboy monkey; working sheep dogs. ACHIEVEMENTS:
PRCA Dress Act of the Year, 2003-05, nominated 2008, 2010;
Texas Circuit specialty act of the year, 1984; nominated
10 times for PRCA Contract Act of the Year. RESIDENCE:
Weatherford, Texas. BORN: June 1, 1941. FAMILY: wife,
Kelly; sons, Tommy Joe (a PRCA announcer and specialty
act), Josh, Dominic, Anthony; daughter, Poppy. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: ordained minister, dog and horse trainer,
cattle buyer. WEBSITE: www. whiplashrides.com.
Matt Lucking
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. STYLE OF DRESS: Wrangler
baggies, wild shirts, black hat, sweats and cleats. VITALS:
5-10, 160 pounds. SPECIALTY ACT: Jake the Fighting
Bull. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo
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bullfighter, 2001; Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 1999-2000; Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 1994-98; Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull
Sale bullfighting champion, 1992. RESIDENCE: Peoria,
Ariz. BORN: Feb. 3, 1973. COLLEGE: Glendale (Ariz.)
Community College and Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community
College. OTHER OCCUPATION: trading rope horses.
ADDITIONAL INTEREST: roping.
Jason “East Coast” Magditch
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Revere, Pa. BORN:
Sept. 25, 1972.
Mike Matt
NFR: opening, specialty act, 2004. PRCA MEMBERSHIP:
1994. STYLE OF DRESS: black taped shoes, baggies,
straw hat, white makeup. VITALS: 5-9, 165 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Wrangler Bullfight Tour Finals, 199598, 2000; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2004-06; PRCA
Bullfighter of the Year nominee, 2005-06; PRCA Specialty
Act (Dress) of the Year nominee, 2005; Wrangler World
Champion Bullfighter, 1996-97, 2000; Cup Finale (Las
Vegas) bullfighter, 2000; Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, 1996; Canadian Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 1996;
Ram Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfight qualifier;
George Strait/Wrangler commercial, 1995; Ram Mountain
States Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 1995; All-Frontier
Conference defensive back, 1992-93. RESIDENCE: Boerne,
Texas. BORN: Aug. 11, 1972. COLLEGE: Dickinson (N.D.)
State University, Western Montana College (Dillon),
bachelor’s degree in biology and physical education.
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SPECIALTY ACTS: Dr. Giz Ambulance, Gizmo’s Sirinkin
Machine, Miracle Golfer, Chicken Rocket, Swamp People.
ACHIEVEMENTS: California Rodeo Salinas, 2011; Sandhills
Stock Show (Odessa, Texas), 2012; Iowa’s Championship
Rodeo (Sidney), 2008-11; Dayton (Iowa) Championship
Rodeo, 2008-10; Inter-state Rodeo (Coffeyville, Kan.),
2010; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo, 2009; Ram
National Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty act, 2006; Wrangler
ProRodeo Tour Championships (Dallas), 2008; Ram Texas
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008; Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo,
1998, 2005; Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1994,
1996, 2000-01; Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 19972003, 2007; Ram Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004;
Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2001-02; PRCA Comedy
Act of the Year nominee, 2002-05; Coors Man in the Can
nominee, 2007-09. RESIDENCE: Wheaton, Mo. BORN:
Dec. 29, 1961. FAMILY: wife, Janice; daughters, Mandy,
Cassie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: gospel music, grandkids,
comedy. WEBSITE: www.GizmoMcCracken.com.
Sid McFarland
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1973. RESIDENCE: Montgomery,
Ala. BORN: Nov. 3, 1951.
Lance “Soultrain” McIlvain
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: blue
Hawaiian. ACHIEVEMENTS: Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse
and Bull Sale bullfighting champion, 2003. RESIDENCE:
Arlington, Texas. BORN: June 7, 1983. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: camping, snowboarding, grilling.
Shawn “Air” McNair
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF DRESS: tuxedostyle shirt, red or black high-top cleats, Wrangler baggies.
VITALS: 6-0, 175 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Turquoise
Circuit Finals Rodeo, seven times; Benny Binion’s Bucking
Horse and Bull Sale freestyle champion, 1997. RESIDENCE:
Taylor, Ariz. BORN: Sept. 8, 1968. FAMILY: wife, Kim;
daughter, Kasey; son, Trevon. OTHER OCCUPATION:
cabinet maker. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: bow hunting,
archery, softball.
Scott McClain
NFR: pickup man, 2000. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1981; Gold
Card. STYLE OF DRESS: Western. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram
Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, three
times. RESIDENCE: Torrington, Wyo. BORN: Dec. 20, 1958.
FAMILY: wife, Mary. COLLEGE: Eastern Wyoming University
(Torrington); University of Wyoming (Laramie). OTHER
OCCUPATION: leather crafter.
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. STYLE OF DRESS: orange
shirt. RESIDENCE: Fair Oaks, Calif. BORN: July 20, 1978.
OTHER OCCUPATION: plumbing contractor. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, outdoors.
Ben Meyer
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. STYLE OF DRESS: blue shirt,
black shorts, black hat. ACHIEVEMENTS: bullfighter,
Juneau County Fair (Mauston, Wis.), 2006-09; Jackson
County Pro Rodeo (Bellevue, Iowa), 2008-09; Brown
County Fair Pro Rodeo (De Pere, Wis.), 2008-09; Liberty
Pro Rodeo (Plymouth Meeting, Pa.), 2007-09; pickup man
and bullfighter, Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009;
Xtreme Bulls Finals bullfighter. RESIDENCE: Bernard, Iowa.
BORN: Dec. 25, 1983.
Nevada Miller
Bullfighter
Dale “Gizmo” McCracken
Barrelman/clown
NFR: specialty act, 2005. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1992.
STYLE OF DRESS: red hat; red and white striped shirt;
one orange, one green shoe. VITALS: 6-0, 190 pounds.
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baggies, green or orange shirt. RESIDENCE: Mandan,
N.D. BORN: March 27, 1983. OTHER OCCUPATIONS:
taxidermist, artist. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting,
fishing, painting. WEBSITE: www.NDMillerart.com.
Rick Moffatt
“Starvin’” Marvin Nash
California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2006. RESIDENCE: Oakdale,
Calif. BORN: Sept. 14, 1979.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. RESIDENCE: Story City, Iowa.
BORN: Oct. 2, 1989.
white shirt, blue-jean skirt, baggies. VITALS: 5-6, 170
pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: cowboy spaceship/car act,
goat act, dog act. RESIDENCE: Cheyenne, Wyo. BORN:
March 11, 1955. FAMILY: wife, Darlene; sons, Cody, Skeeter,
Rocky; daughter, Amy. COLLEGE: Texas A&I (Kingsville).
OTHER OCCUPATION: educational speaker and promoter
for “Bullying Hurts” program. ADDITIONAL INTEREST:
children’s education. WEBSITE: www.BullyingHurts.com.
Justin “J.D.” Mosser
Allen Nelson Jr.
Lucas Moore
Bullfighter
Bullfighter
hat, white shirt, blue socks, black cleats. RESIDENCE:
Millersburg, Pa. BORN: March 28, 1979. OTHER
OCCUPATION: truck driver.
Randee Munns
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1971. STYLE OF DRESS: baggies,
multiple-color bandanas, large cowboy hats. SPECIALTY
ACTS: fill-in acts, Frisbees, T-shirt cannon. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1994-95;
Wrangler Bullfight Tour, 1997; Ram Wilderness Circuit
Finals Rodeo barrelman 2003-11 and bullfighter/barrelman
before 2003. RESIDENCE: Garland, Utah. BORN: Sept.
15, 1949. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: welding inspector,
teacher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: heli-skiing; breaking
and training mules and horses.
Wacey “Poodle” Munsell
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2005. STYLE OF DRESS: colorful blue
shirts, baggies, cowboy hat; makeup. SPECIALTY ACTS:
filler acts. VITALS: 5-7, 160 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver), 200611; La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros (Tucson), 2008-11; Rodeo
Austin (Texas), 2007-11; Pretty Prairie (Kan.) Rodeo,
2011; 101 Wild West Rodeo (Ponca City, Okla.), 200711; Oklahoma City Xtreme Bulls Tour stop, 2011; Ram
Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007-11; Justin Boots Playoffs
(Omaha, Neb.), 2009-10; SandHills Rodeo (Odessa, Texas),
2008-09; National High School Rodeo Association Finals
Rodeo, 2007-10; Kansas High School Finals Rodeo, 200405; California Rodeo Salinas Freestyle Bullfight champion,
2005-06; Professional Bullfighters Tour world champion
protective bullfighter with partner Sam Gress, 2007; Rex
Dunn’s World Championship Rodeo Bullfight Tour, world
champion, 2004, 2006. RESIDENCE: Ulysses, Kan. BORN:
Oct. 15, 1986. FAMILY: single. COLLEGE: Dodge City (Kan.)
Community College. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: breeding
bucking bulls and fighting bulls; livestock artificial
insemination technician. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: family,
snowboarding, wakeboarding.
Jeremy Muntz
Bullfighter
Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009. RESIDENCE: Soper, Okla.
BORN: Oct. 18, 1979.
orange hat, orange baggies, yellow and blue butterfly face
paint, cleats. SPECIALTY ACTS: impromptu comedy, Walkin’
and Talkin’. VITALS: 5-10, 190 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship (Dallas) barrelman,
2006; appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show”; Guymon (Okla.)
Pioneer Days Rodeo, 1996; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up;
author of “Working the Latch Side,” monthly column for
Humps & Horns magazine. RESIDENCE: Perry, Ark. BORN:
Sept. 18, 1955. FAMILY: wife, Cassie; sons, Cuatro, Brodie;
daughter, Callie. COLLEGE: Arkansas Tech University
(Russellville), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business.
OTHER OCCUPATION: event consultant. ADDITIONAL
Dustin Nelson
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2005. STYLE OF DRESS: long sleeves,
Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo (Louisville, Ky.), 201012; Jackson County Pro Rodeo (Bellevue, Iowa), 200912; Edgewood (Iowa) Days PRCA Rodeo, 2009-12; Midwestern Rodeo (Manawa, Wis.), 2009-12; Allegheny
Mountain Championship Rodeo (Kellettville, Pa.), 2010-12;
Cecil Country Fair Rodeo (Fair Hill, Md.), 2009-12; Upper
Peninsula Championship Rodeo (Iron River, Mich.), 2009,
2012; Brown County Fair (De Pere, Wis.), 2009-12; Benny
Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale, 2005. RESIDENCE:
Bernard, Iowa. BORN: Aug. 3, 1982. FAMILY: wife, Stacy;
stepsons Wyatt, Coy; stepdaughter, Laurelle. ADDITIONAL
INTEREST: working livestock.
“Dangerous” Dan Newman
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. STYLE OF DRESS: black and
white striped socks, cut-off baggies, traditional color shirt.
ACHIEVEMENTS: National High School Rodeo Association
Finals Rodeo, 1995-2005; Ram Columbia River Circuit
Finals Rodeo, selected five times, appeared 1995, 1997,
2000, 2002; Wrangler Bullfight Tour, finished eighth, 1999,
seventh, 2000; top 10 in bullfighting seven years in a row;
Wrangler Bullfight Tour (Oklahoma City), champion, 1999;
Wrangler Bullfight Tour (Fort Madison, Iowa), champion,
2000; Canadian Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 1996-98; Molalla
(Ore.) Buckeroo Rodeo, 1993-2008; Sisters (Ore.) Rodeo,
2004-08; Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo (Casper); Grand
National Rodeo (San Francisco), 2008; California Rodeo
Salinas, 2008. RESIDENCE: Eatonville, Wash. BORN: Dec. 24,
1970. FAMILY: wife, Stephanie; daughters, Sidney, Daisey;
son, Bryndle. OTHER OCCUPATION: general contractor.
577
Bullfighter
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: ranching, horseback riding
with family, motocross.
Frank Newsom
Bullfighter, barrelman,clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. RESIDENCE: Paoli, Okla. BORN:
Oct. 28, 1974.
Andy North
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. STYLE OF DRESS:
traditional baggies, Hawaiian shirts. VITALS: 5-9, 170
pounds. RESIDENCE: Yukon, Okla. BORN: Sept. 20,
1975. FAMILY: wife, Traci; son, Bryson; daughter, Rylie.
COLLEGE: Southwestern Oklahoma State University
(Weatherford), master’s degree, elementary education.
OTHER OCCUPATION: middle school assistant principal.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, golf, guitar.
Jerry “The Hitman” Norton
with tan and black shirt. VITALS: 5-10, 190 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACT: Fire Truck, Weightlifter, Outhouse,
Hollywood Agent. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Badlands Circuit
Finals Rodeo, 1991, 1993, alternate, 1990, 1992; Ram
National Finals Circuit Rodeo bullfighter, 2000, alternate,
1992, 1995; Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1994-98,
2000; Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1993; Wrangler
National Finals Rodeo Bullfight finalist, 1991, 1994, 199799, champion, 1998. RESIDENCE: Gary, S.D. BORN: April
17, 1968. FAMILY: wife, April; daughter, McKenzie; son,
Brock. COLLEGE: Dakota Wesleyan University (Mitchell,
S.D.), bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology/
criminal justice. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: mental health
therapist, motivational/inspirational speaker. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, faith. WEBSITE: www.JerryNortonWorldChamp.com.
Jerry Wayne Olson
Barrelman/clown
NFR: Wrangler Bullfight Finals barrelman, 1984; specialty
act, 1992-96, 2009-10. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1974; Gold
Card. SPECIALTY ACTS: miniature trick horse, liberty
horse act, trick roping, comedy. STYLE OF DRESS: baggy
pants, blue and pink polka dot shirt. ACHIEVEMENTS:
nominated for PRCA Dress Act of the Year, 2011-12; Ram
Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1983-2004, 2008;
specialty act at Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo
(Bonifay), 2009; Black Hills Round-up (Belle Fourche, S.D.),
2009; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede; Sheridan (Wyo.) Rodeo, Big
Sky Pro Rodeo Round Up (Great Falls, Mont.); Missoula
(Mont.) Stampede; Jesse James Days Rodeo (Northfield,
Minn.); Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.);
National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Denver, Colo.);
Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo; Grand National Rodeo (San
Francisco, Calif.); Madison Square Garden (New York); PRCA
Specialty Act of the Year, 1988. RESIDENCE: Auburn, Neb.
BORN: Oct. 2, 1955. FAMILY: wife, Judy; son, Michael, Jay
W. COLLEGE: Black Hills (S.D.) State University (Spearfish).
training horses, golf.
Kelby Pearah
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. RESIDENCE: Mansfield, La.
BORN: May 18, 1989.
Clay Petermann
Will O’Connell
Bullfighter
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. RESIDENCE: Zwingle, Iowa.
BORN: Nov. 10, 1986.
Tim O’Connor
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: printed
blue shirts, black shorts. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram California
Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2005-08; Reno (Nev.)
Rodeo, 2007-08; Grand National Rodeo (San Francisco),
2003-08. RESIDENCE: Springville, Calif. BORN: Feb. 2,
1982. COLLEGE: Porterville (Calif.) College. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: welder, equipment operator. ADDITIONAL
Allan Olson
colored shirts, cut-off clown pants. VITALS: 5-8, 160
pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram National Finals Circuit
Rodeo bullfighter, 2000; Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo
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bullfighter, 18 times; Wrangler Bullfight Tour, top 10, 1989;
South Dakota High School Finals, 1996; Nebraska High
School Finals, 12 times; North Dakota High School Finals,
12 times; Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo team roping
qualifier, 1995. RESIDENCE: White River, S.D. BORN: Dec.
1, 1962. FAMILY: wife, Shannon; son, Tracer. COLLEGE:
Bismarck (N.D.) Junior College; Dickinson (N.D.) State
University. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: horse trainer, farrier.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, trapping, team roping.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2001. STYLE OF DRESS: cartoon
character shirts, baggies. VITALS: 6-1, 180 pounds.
RESIDENCE: Wibaux, Mont. BORN: Jan. 28, 1973. COLLEGE:
Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology
(Butte), Miles Community College (Miles City, Mont.).
OTHER OCCUPATION: insurance agent. ADDITIONAL
INTEREST: golf.
Kenny Petet
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. SPECIALTY ACTS: Fred the
Super Chicken, exploding pop machine, hat machine,
trick paint horses. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Texas Circuit
Finals Rodeo, 2000, 2006; Mesquite (Texas) Championship
Rodeo Finals bullfighter, nine times; Giddings (Texas)
Blowout champion, 1999; Mesquite (Texas) Championship
Rodeo barrelman. RESIDENCE: Stephenville, Texas. BORN:
Sept. 16, 1965. FAMILY: wife, Nicole. COLLEGE: Boise
(Idaho) State University. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rancher,
business owner. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: martial arts,
wakeboarding. WEBSITE: www.WesternEntertainment.org.
Bullfighter (retired, ProRodeo Hall of Fame)
NFR: 1961-64, 1966, 1969, 1975, 1979; alternate, four times.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1949; Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS:
inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, 1979; worked
major rodeos from Ellensburg, Wash., and St. Paul, Ore.,
to Rapid City, S.D. and Odessa, Texas, to Madison Square
Garden In New York City – sometimes more than 100 a year.
RESIDENCE: Bow, Wash. BORN: April 15, 1930. FAMILY:
wife, Dorothy; children, Liza, Danny and Lana. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: farming, cattle ranching.
Sand and Sage Roundup (Lamar, Colo.), 2012. RESIDENCE:
Goodyear, Ariz. BORN: Feb. 8, 1978. FAMILY: wife, Tabie;
daughter, Tarah. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: being a dad.
WEBSITE: www.NateReed.net.
Duane Reichert
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. STYLE OF DRESS: traditional;
long baggies, colorful shirt. SPECIALTY ACTS: Clown
Town Express car act; It’s Me Again Margaret. RESIDENCE:
Aspermont, Texas. BORN: May 20, 1962. FAMILY: wife,
Wendi; daughter, Lauren; sons, Cameron, Charlie.
COLLEGE: Northwestern State University (Natchitoches,
La.), bachelor’s degree in animal science. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: silversmith. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
church, family.
NFR: 1999, 2001-02. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1968; Gold Card.
STYLE OF DRESS: pink hat, baggies, gold boots. VITALS:
5-9, 160 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: “Silver Lady” Pony
Baroni. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for inaugural PRCA
Contract Personnel Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011; Ben
Kobzo Award for outstanding service in Badlands Circuit,
2000; Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, six times; Ram
National Finals Circuit Rodeo barrelman, 1994, alternate,
1992-93; Ram First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty
act/barrelman, 1996-97; Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals
Rodeo barrelman, 1990; inducted into South Dakota Hall
of Fame, 1991; PRCA Contract Personnel Executive Council
member; Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Commission,
2005-current; “Backstage with a Rodeo Clown,” South
Dakota Artists in Schools, 1990-2009; screen credits:
Oscar-winning documentary The Great American Cowboy;
Dan Seals country music video, All That Glitters Is Not
Gold. RESIDENCE: New Underwood, S.D. BORN: June
4, 1941. FAMILY: wife, Claudette; son, Chris. COLLEGE:
Black Hills State College (Spearfish, S.D.), bachelor’s
degree in elementary education; Mankato (Minn.) State
University. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: entertainer, rancher.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: travel, youth work. WEBSITE:
www.gwtc.net/~pbaroni.
Brian Potter
Dusty Rhoads
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. STYLE OF DRESS: baggies.
SPECIALTY ACTS: World’s Smartest 1/4 Horse, Motocross
Mike. RESIDENCE: Newville, Ala. BORN: Dec. 21, 1971.
FAMILY: children, Cassidy, Dallas. OTHER OCCUPATION:
equine dentist. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing.
WEBSITE: www.PotterRodeoClown.com.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. RESIDENCE: Fountain, Colo.
BORN: Jan. 2, 1954.
Kevin Pitts
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. ACHIEVEMENTS: Freestyle
bullfighting champion, National Western Stock Show
and Rodeo (Denver, Colo.), 2009; Texas High School Finals
Rodeo, 2007-08. RESIDENCE: Burleson, Texas. BORN: Dec.
25, 1985.
Dwane “Bugs” Poteet
Barrelman/clown
Barrelman,clown
Scott Ramsey
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF DRESS: Western
shirt and hat, shorts. VITALS: 5-10, 185 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: National High School Finals Rodeo
bullfighter, six times; Ram Southeastern Circuit Finals
Rodeo alternate bullfighter, 1998. RESIDENCE: Kissimmee,
Fla. BORN: April 25, 1978. COLLEGE: Valencia Community
College (Orlando, Fla.), Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College (Tifton, Ga.). FAMILY: wife, Kari; son, Reyce. OTHER
OCCUPATION: rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: church,
golf, fishing.
Nate “Shotgun” Reed
Chip Ridgely
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1991. RESIDENCE: Unionbridge,
Md. BORN: Dec. 19, 1965.
Josh Rivinius
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. STYLE OF DRESS: black and
white jersey, cowboy hat, painted face. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004-05, 2007-09; River
City Roundup (Omaha, Neb.), 2007-08; Lawton (Okla.)
Rangers Rodeo, 2002-09; Mandan (N.D.) Rodeo Days, 200209; Crystal Springs Ranch Rodeo (Clear Lake, S.D.), 200509. RESIDENCE: Elgin, N.D. BORN: May 7, 1978. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: horse trainer, rancher. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, snowmobiling.
Barrelman/clown
Darran Robertson
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. STYLE OF DRESS: royal blue
shirt with white polka dots and traditional barrelman
baggies; red wig and top hat. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo (Buckeye, Ariz.), 2012; Kern
County Fair Rodeo (Bakersfield, Calif.), 2012; Glennville
(Calif.) Roundup, 2012; Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo,
2012; Barber County Fair and Rodeo (Hardtner, Kan.), 2012;
ACHIEVEMENTS: San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, 2007-08;
Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo, 2008; Ram Texas
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2006. RESIDENCE: Weatherford,
Texas. BORN: Dec. 6, 1976. FAMILY: wife, Amber; children,
Landry, Slayte. OTHER OCCUPATION: sales.
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Wick Peth
“Radical” Ryan Rodriguez
Barrelman/clown
NFR: 2010. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2000. STYLE OF DRESS:
black hat with bright green edge, bright green shirts,
black shoes, black suspenders. VITALS: 6-0, 225 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACTS: alien and flying saucer; father-and-son
fishing act; K9 cannon; dogs, Money, Hutch. ACHIEVEMENTS:
Ram Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo; Calgary (Alberta)
Stampede, three times; National Western Stock Show &
Rodeo (Denver); six times; Tour Finale (Las Vegas) barrelman,
2003; Tour Finale (Omaha, Neb.) barrelman, 2004; Ram
Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2004.
RESIDENCE: Phillipsburg, Kan. BORN: Feb. 11, 1972.
FAMILY: wife, Lacey; son, Rad; daughter, Sadie. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: pyrotechnics, hunting.
Reno Rosser
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. STYLE OF DRESS: white baggies,
shirt and tie. VITALS: 6-0, 195 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Ben
Hur Chariots, Toro Totter. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram California
Circuit Finals Rodeo saddle bronc riding qualifier, 1999; fourtime College National Finals Rodeo qualifier (steer wrestling,
saddle bronc riding); two-time National Intercollegiate
Rodeo Association West Coast regional saddle bronc reserve
champion. RESIDENCE: Wheatland, Calif. BORN: June 22,
1974. COLLEGE: California Polytechnic State University (San
Luis Obispo), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business.
OTHER OCCUPATION: Flying U Rodeo. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: weightlifting, music.
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180 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA
Bullfighter of the Year, 2009; Wrangler Bullfight Tour
Finals, 2000; Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008-09;
Ram Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004, 2006-10, 2012;
Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998-2002; Wrangler
Tour Finale (Dallas). RESIDENCE: Bozeman, Mont. BORN:
May 8, 1972. FAMILY: wife, Mary; sons, John, Jimmy;
daughter, Katie. COLLEGE: North Dakota State College
of Science (Wahpeton), associate degree in mechanical
systems. OTHER OCCUPATION: aviation management.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: music, aviation, basketball.
WEBSITE: www.AlSandvold.com.
Clint “Wolfey” Selvester
Barrelman/clown
California Circuit Finals Rodeo, barrelman, 2007.
RESIDENCE: Red Bluff, Calif. BORN: Oct. 6, 1979. FAMILY:
wife, Katie. COLLEGE: Shasta (Calif.) College, Platt College
(San Diego), associate degree in multimedia design. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: freelance designer, sound man, event D.J.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, snowboarding.
Gary Singer
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. RESIDENCE: Toponas, Colo.
BORN: Dec. 11, 1969.
Rob Smets
Bullfighter, barrelman/clown (ProRodeo Hall
of Fame)
Justin Rumford
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: specialty act, 2010; contestant,
1999.. STYLE OF DRESS: wild shirts; old-school baggies.
VITALS: 5-11, 260 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: fat guy
on bucking horse, gorilla hunter, mini motorcycle jump,
cheerleader. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Clown of the Year,
2012; Pioneer Days Rodeo (Clovis, N.M.), 2010-11; National
Cattle Congress (Waterloo, Iowa), 2010-11; Yuma (Colo.)
County Fair and Rodeo, 2010-11; Logan County Fair &
Rodeo (Sterling, Colo.), 2010-11; Kimball (Neb.) County
Fair and Rodeo, 2010-11; Wide Open Rodeo (Fort Pierce,
Fla.), 2011; PRCA Championship Rodeo (Fargo, N.D.), 2011;
PRCA Championship Rodeo (Lincoln, Neb.), 2011; Abbyville
(Kan.) Frontier Days Rodeo, 2011; PRCA Championship
Rodeo (Hawley, Minn.), 2011. RESIDENCE: Ponca City,
Okla. BORN: Aug. 7, 1980. FAMILY: wife, Ashley. COLLEGE:
Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Alva). OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: working at sale barns, cattle ranching.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: stock contracting, boating.
NFR: 1983, 1987, 1989-91, 2000; alternate, 1980, 1981,
1986, 1995. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1978; Gold Card. VITALS:
5-9, 180 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: ProRodeo Hall of Fame
inductee, 2006; Wrangler Bullfight Tour world champion,
1983, 1985-86, 1994, 1988 (co-champion); Wrangler
Pairs Bullfighting champion (with Jimmy Anderson);
Canadian Finals Rodeo, 1980; media coverage includes
NBC’s “America’s Toughest Jobs,” 2008; Stroh’s “Circle of
Champions,” 1985; Hot Streak, 1984; PM magazine,
1980. RESIDENCE: Merkel, Texas. BORN: Sept. 11, 1959.
FAMILY: wife, Carla; daughters, Corey, Josie, Sammi, Dylan.
OTHER OCCUPATION: PRCA announcer. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: ministry, team roping, helping children.
Casey Smith
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. VITALS: 6-1, 220.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Oklahoma High School Finals Rodeo,
2006-08. RESIDENCE: Sulphur, Okla. BORN: May 13, 1983.
and white makeup; black, red and blue clothes; black
felt hat; palm leaf straw hat. VITALS: 5-7, 165 pounds.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Mountain States Circuit Finals
Rodeo, 1994-97; Ram Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo
bareback riding qualifier, 1991-93. RESIDENCE: Loveland,
Colo. BORN: June 17, 1965. OTHER OCCUPATIONS:
custom fence installation, custom haying. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, rodeo horses and bulls, guns.
Al Sandvold
Donnie Smith
hat, red and white jersey, black shorts. VITALS: 6-0,
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF DRESS: blue print
shirts. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Texas. BORN: April 18,
Lyndel Runyan
Bullfighter
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Frankie “Punkintown” Smith
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. STYLE OF DRESS: colorful
jerseys, Wrangler baggies, hats. VITALS: 6-0, 175 pounds.
SPECIALTY ACTS: clogging, World’s Smartest Horse.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo,
2008; Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2012;
Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2011; Ram First Frontier
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2010; Ram Southeastern Circuit Finals
Rodeo, 2008; Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004, 2007;
Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days, 2012; Grand National
Rodeo (San Francisco, Calif.), 2012; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede
Rodeo, 2009-12; Mother Lode Roundup (Sonora, Calif.),
2010; North Idaho Fair & Rodeo (Coeur d’Alene), 2010, 2012;
New Mexico State Fair (Albuquerque), 2010; Southwestern
Exposition Livestock Show and Rodeo (Fort Worth, Texas),
2008; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2006-08; Pasadena
(Texas) Livestock Show and Rodeo, 2008; Corn Palace
Stampede Rodeo (Mitchell, S.D.), 2008; Xtreme Bulls Tour
Finale event, 2006, 2009; International Country Gospel
Music Association Comedian of the Year, 1997-99, and
Entertainer of the Year, 1997; world champion clogger,
1995. RESIDENCE: Trenton, Tenn. BORN: July 19, 1964.
FAMILY: wife, Laurie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: beef cattle
ranching. WEBSITE: www.Punkintown.com.
Cody Sosebee
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS: flame
shirts, baggies, black felt hat, new-style jerseys, board
shorts. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo
barrelman, 2006; nominated for PRCA Clown of the Year,
2006, 2011-12; nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year,
2012; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Summer Finale (Omaha,
Neb.) barrelman, 2006; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days;
Calgary (Alberta) Stampede. RESIDENCE: Charleston,
Ark. BORN: Dec. 28, 1971. COLLEGE: Southern Arkansas
University (Magnolia), bachelor’s degree in agricultural
business. OTHER OCCUPATION: ranching. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: motorcycle racing, guitar.
Frank Sweet
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1971; Gold Card. RESIDENCE:
Blackshear, Ga. BORN: May 11, 1953.
Mark Swingler
Barrelman/clown
NFR: opening act, 2001. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. STYLE
OF DRESS: hobo face, blue derby hat, baggies. VITALS:
5-10, 175 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: YMCA car with 1927
Model T, Original Moonwalk, UPS Delivery, hot dog vendor.
ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Board of Directors, 2007-10; PRCA
Contract Personnel Executive Council, 2006-present; Ram
National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001, 2005, 2009;
PRCA Specialty Act (Comedy) of the Year nominee, 2002,
2004-09, 2011; PRCA Clown of the Year nominee, 200304, 2008; Coors Man in the Can finalist, 2006-08, 2011;
Winter Tour Finale (Las Vegas), 2001; Ram Montana Circuit
Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001; Ram First Frontier Circuit
Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2000; Texas Circuit Contract
Act of the Year, 1996-97; PRCA Barrelman/Specialty Act
of the Year, 1999; Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo
barrelman, 1996. RESIDENCE: Austin, Texas. BORN: July
22, 1966. FAMILY: wife, Tami; daughter, Jessica. COLLEGE:
Southwest Texas State University (San Marcos), bachelor’s
degree in marketing. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: golf,
family, landscaping.
Chuck Swisher
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Dover, Okla.
BORN: Aug. 1, 1990.
Johnnie “Chip” Taylor
Barrelman/clown
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1969; Gold Card. RESIDENCE: Filer,
Idaho. BORN: Aug. 22, 1941.
Jesse Tennent
Bullfighter
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2005. STYLE OF DRESS: brightcolored shirts, light-colored baggies; face paint.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo,
2009; Eugene (Ore.) Pro Rodeo, 2007-09; Longview (Wash.)
PRCA Rodeo, 2005-09; Ellensburg Xtreme Bulls, 2009;
Farm-City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, Ore.), 2009. RESIDENCE:
Springfield, Ore. BORN: July 29, 1986. FAMILY: daughter,
Tyler Rose. OTHER OCCUPATION: logger. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: team roping, skateboarding.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. RESIDENCE: Cañon City, Colo.
BORN: July 26, 1983.
Dusty Tuckness
Jake Spencer
Bullfighter
Scotty Spencer
Bullfighter
Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2006; Guymon (Okla.)
Pioneer Days Rodeo, 2008-09; Lea County Fair & Rodeo
(Lovington, N.M.), 2008-09; West of the Pecos (Texas)
Rodeo, 2008-09; Eagle County (Colo.) Fair and Rodeo, 2008.
RESIDENCE: Athens, Texas. BORN: Oct. 6, 1978. FAMILY:
wife, Brandi; daughter, Maggie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
team roping, water skiing, spending time with family.
NFR: 2009-12, alternate, 2008. PRCA MEMBERSHIP:
2005. VITALS: 5-11, 175 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA
Bullfighter of the Year, 2010-11, nominated, 2009, 2012;
Justin Boots Championships (Omaha, Neb.), 2011; Ram
Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007-11; selected
for Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009; Ram National
Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009; College National Finals Rodeo,
2010-11; Southwest Exposition and Livestock Show (Fort
Worth, Texas), 2009-11; SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo
(Odessa, Texas), 2008-11; American Royal Pro Rodeo
(Kansas City, Mo.), 2010; Snake River Stampede (Nampa,
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1969. OTHER OCCUPATION: welder. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: breeding and raising bucking bulls. WEBSITE:
www.DonnieBullfighter.com.
Idaho), 2009; National Western Stock Show and Rodeo
(Denver, Colo.), 2008; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, 2007-11;
California Rodeo Salinas bullfighting champion, 2007;
Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale bullfighting
champion, 2005; all-state football player in high school.
RESIDENCE: Meeteetse, Wyo. BORN: May 6, 1986. FAMILY:
mother, Shawna; father, Timber; brothers, Jesse, Will.
COLLEGE: Northwest College (Powell, Wyo.). ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, snowboarding, working out.
WEBSITE: www.dustytuckness.com.
Timber Tuckness
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993, Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS:
black hat, black and white striped shirt, baggies. VITALS:
5-11, 175 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Village Idiots, Ranger
Do-right, World’s Smartest Horse. ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram
Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009; Ram Mountain States
Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2005; Ram Turquoise
Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001-04; Benny Binion’s
Bucking Horse and Bull Sale bullfighter or barrelman,
1989-2006, bullfighting champion, 1989-95; Calgary
(Alberta) Stampede; Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo
committee for 13 years. RESIDENCE: Meeteetse, Wyo.
BORN: April 27, 1960. FAMILY: sons, Jesse, Dusty.
COLLEGE: Washington State University (Pullman);
Western Montana College (Dillon); bachelor’s degrees,
animal biology, photography, physical education. OTHER
OCCUPATION: rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Western
event photography, kids’ groups, woodworking. WEBSITE:
www.TimberTuckness.com.
Jesse James “Outlaw” Vick
Bullfighter
blue and white striped shirt, black hat, baggies, white
makeup with blue teardrops. ACHIEVEMENTS: Wrangler
bullfighting champion, 2003; Southwestern Exposition and
Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), 2006; Fort Worth (Texas)
Xtreme Bulls, 2005-09; Mesquite (Texas) Championship
Rodeo, 2003-08; Mesquite Finals, 2003-07; 89er Days PRCA
Rodeo (Guthrie, Okla.); Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse
Rodeo (Cleburne, Texas), 2006-09; Jasper (Texas) Lions
Benefit Rodeo, 2004-09. RESIDENCE: Burleson, Texas.
BORN: May 5, 1978. FAMILY: wife, Chrissy; son, Cutter.
OTHER OCCUPATIONS: horseshoeing; breaking and
training horses. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: riding horses,
fishing, outdoor life.
Tim Vredenburg
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF DRESS: navy blue
shirt with logo, navy blue shorts, straw hat. VITALS: 5-9,
150 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: Omak (Wash.) Stampede,
2009-10; Crooked River Roundup (Prineville, Ore.), 2000-10;
Eastern Oregon Livestock Show and Pro Rodeo (Union),
2000-10; Eugene (Ore.) Pro Rodeo, 2000-10; Cheney
(Wash.) Rodeo, 2000-10; North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
(Coeur d’Alene), 2000-10; Ram Columbia River Circuit
Finals Rodeo, 2006. RESIDENCE: Roseburg, Ore. BORN:
Feb. 26, 1976. FAMILY: wife, Darcy; sons, Owen, Asher;
daughter, Emma. COLLEGE: Georgetown (Ky.) College,
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bachelor’s degree; Oregon State University (Corvallis),
graduate studies. OTHER OCCUPATION: natural resource
manager. WEBSITE: www.timvredenburg.com.
Cory Wall
Bullfighter
NFR: alternate, 2007, 2011. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997.
STYLE OF DRESS: black hat, blue and white shirt,
baggies. VITALS: 5-9, 155 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA
Bullfighter of the Year, 2009, nominated, 2007-12; San
Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, 2005-11; RodeoHouston, 200710; Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (Colorado Springs, Colo.),
2009-11; SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas),
2008-11; All American ProRodeo Finals (Waco, Texas),
2008-11; Gladewater (Texas) Round-up Rodeo, 20012011; Colorado State Fair (Pueblo), 2006-10; New Mexico
State Fair (Albuquerque), 2006-10; Pioneer Days Rodeo
(Clovis, N.M.), 2004-05, 2010; Oakley Independence Days
Rodeo (Oakley City, Utah), 2008-11; Kit Carson County
Fair and Rodeo (Burlington, Colo.), 2005-11; Snake River
Stampede (Nampa, Idaho), 2005-10; Inter-State Rodeo
(Coffeyville, Kan.), 2005-10; Iowa’s Championship Rodeo
(Sidney), 2008-10; Tour Playoffs (Omaha, Neb.), 2006-07;
Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship (Dallas), 200408; Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2007;
Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2003-07; Southwestern
Exposition and Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), was
thrown over chutes – footage seen nationally on news
programs including ABC’s “Good Morning America,” CBS’
“The Early Show,” “Inside Edition,” “ESPN’s SportsCenter Top
10 Plays”; Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2001,
2005-07. RESIDENCE: Burlington, Colo. BORN: Nov. 30,
1968. FAMILY: wife, Nikki; daughter, Sayler. COLLEGE:
Chadron (Neb.) State College; Rhema Bible Training Center.
OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rodeo ministry, rodeo production.
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Cornhuskers football, working
with young people. WEBSITE: www.corywall.com.
Cody Webster
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated
for PRCA Bullfighter of the Year, 2012. RESIDENCE: Wayne,
Okla. BORN: April 30, 1992.
Charlie “Too-tall” West
Barrelman/clown
red and white face, baggy pants. VITALS: 4-6, 120
pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: World’s Smallest Barrelman.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Wrangler Bullfight Tour barrelman,
1984-89; Ram California Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman,
1986-88; nominated for Coors Man in the Can, 1985-89.
RESIDENCE: Loomis, Calif. BORN: May 28, 1963. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: welder, handyman, movie and commercial
work. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: sports, golf, hunting.
Ryan Wilson
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. RESIDENCE: Kennewick, Wash.
BORN: Oct. 20, 1985.
J.W. Winklepleck
Kevin Yeager
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. STYLE OF DRESS: bright,
wild shirts and tights; Wrangler baggies; multiple hats.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Ram Mountain States Circuit Finals
Rodeo, barrelman, 2009; bareback rider, two-time
qualifier, College National Finals Rodeo; eight-time Ram
Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo qualifier. RESIDENCE:
Strasburg, Colo. BORN: Dec. 28, 1975. FAMILY: wife,
Brenda; daughters, Tera, Chelsea; son, Trevor. COLLEGE:
University of Wyoming, bachelor’s degree in agribusiness.
OTHER OCCUPATIONS: raising bucking bulls and horses;
producing rodeos; construction. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS:
bowling, hunting, coaching football.
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. STYLE OF DRESS: baggies,
makeup. ACHIEVEMENTS: Lyon County Fair Rodeo
(Marshall, Minn.), 2008; Barber County Fair and Rodeo
(Hardtner, Kan.), 2008. RESIDENCE: Purcell, Okla. BORN:
Dec. 28, 1977. FAMILY: wife, Stacey; son, Kolton. OTHER
OCCUPATION: construction supervisor. ADDITIONAL
INTEREST: raising BeefMaster® cattle.
Bullfighter
Justin Wolfe
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. STYLE OF DRESS: casual.
RESIDENCE: Baton Rouge, La. BORN: Oct. 29, 1980.
COLLEGE: Northwestern State University (Natchitoches,
La.). OTHER OCCUPATION: electrician. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, wakeboarding.
Bryan Woolley
Bullfighter
PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2000. STYLE OF DRESS: red, yellow
and blue shirts; baggies. VITALS: 5-10, 215 pounds.
RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, Calif. BORN: Oct. 13, 1967. OTHER
OCCUPATIONS: oilfield driller, truck driver. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: roping, hunting.
“The Agin’ Cajun” Rick Young
Barrelman/clown
NFR: 1974, bullfighter. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1959; Gold
Card. STYLE OF DRESS: Wrangler baggy pants, loud shirt,
clown face. VITALS: 5-10, 170 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS:
Dumas Walker lion act, Texas T-shirt. ACHIEVEMENTS:
National Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee (Oklahoma
City), 2004; Coors Man in the Can, 1991, 1994, 1996-97;
PRCA Clown of the Year, 1980; Wrangler Bullfight Tour
Finals, 1980-81, alternate, 1983; Ram Great Lakes Circuit
Finals Rodeo, 1996; Original Coors Rodeo Showdown,
1992, 1995; Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1991-92;
Ram Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1985; Sikeston
(Mo.) Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, 1960-2011. RESIDENCE:
Independence, La. BORN: March 3, 1934. FAMILY:
wife, Bernie Lee; daughters, Denise, Rhonda, Laura;
sons, Rod, Denny. COLLEGE: Southeastern Louisiana
University (Hammond); Louisiana State University (Baton
Rouge), bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry. OTHER
OCCUPATION: Appaloosa horse rancher. ADDITIONAL
INTERESTS: sports, training horses.
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