#PBRANA 2016 Event Recap

The first stop in California is now in the books. What an exciting weekend it was. Let's recap what happened!!

Long Round 1

Bull Rider Top Score
Wallace Vieira de Oliveira on Cash Ya Out (Dakota Rodeo / Chad Berger / Cymbaluk Cattle Co.) for 89.25 points.

Bull Top Score
Jeremiah (Rob Smets) bucking off J.B. Mauney in 3.45 seconds for 44.50 points.

Qualified Rides
19 (48.72%)

Re-Ride Options
3



Scores
1. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 89.25
2. Robson Palermo - 88.50
3. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 87.50
4. Eduardo Aparecido - 87.25
5. Derek Kolbaba - 87.00
6. Guilherme Marchi - 86.25
6. Cody Nance - 86.25
8. Stetson Lawrence - 86.00
8. Fabiano Vieira - 86.00
10. Ryan Dirteater - 85.75
11. Nathan Schaper - 85.50
12. Shane Proctor - 85.25
13. J.W Harris - 84.25
13. Mason Lowe - 84.25
15. Emilio Resende - 83.25
16. Robson Aragao - 82.25
16. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 82.25
18. Tanner Byrne - 81.50
19. Valdiron de Oliveira - 81.00

Long Round 2

Bull Rider Top Score
Cooper Davis on Big Enough (Dakota Rodeo / Chad Berger / Clay Struve) for 87.25 points.

Bull Top Score
Wired Crazy (D&H Cattle Company) bucking off Joao Ricardo Vieira in 4.85 second for 44.25 points.

Qualified Rides
12 (31.58%)

Re-Ride Options
4



Scores
1. Cooper Davis - 87.25
2. Lachlan Richardson - 86.75
3. Cody Nance - 86.25
4. Gage Gay - 86.00
4. Kasey Hayes - 86.00
4. Kaique Pacheco - 86.00
7. Derek Kolbab - 85.50
8. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 84.25
9. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 84.00
9. Eduardo Aparecido - 84.00
11. Robson Aragao - 83.50
12. Tanner Byrne - 81.25

Long Round 3

Bull Rider Top Scores
Cooper Davis on Mortimer (Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls) for 88.25 points.

Bull Top Score
Deep Water (Hebert Bucking Bulls) bucking off Stetson Lawrence in 3.82 seconds for 43.75 points.

Qualified Rides
12 (36.36%)

Re-Ride Options
4



Scores
1. Cooper Davis - 88.25
2. Robson Palermo - 87.25
3. Lachlan Richardson - 86.75
4. Shane Proctor - 86.25
5. Tanner Byrne - 86.00
6. Claudio Crisostomo - 84.75
7. Derek Kolbaba - 84.50
8. Brady Sims - 84.00
9. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 82.75
10. Mike Lee - 80.00
11. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 78.50
12. Justin Paton - 76.00

Championship Round

Bull Rider Top Scores
Robson Palermo on Dream Catcher (Evan Matthews) for 89.50 points.

Bull Top Score
Walk Off (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) bucking off Lachlan Richardson in 1.77 seconds for 45.25 points.

Qualified Rides
6 (40.00%)

Re-Ride Options
1

Scores
1. Robson Palermo - 89.50
2. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 87.75
2. Eduardo Aparecido - 87.75
4. Tanner Byrne - 86.50
5. Cody Nance - 85.50
6. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 85.00

15/15 Bucking Battle

Bull Rider Top Scores
Derek Kolbaba on DaNutso (D&H Cattle / Erwin Cattle) for 89.75 points.

Bull Top Score
SweetPrios' Bruiser (D&H Cattle Co. Bucking Cattle Co.) bucking off Valdiron de Oliveira in 5.83 seconds for 46.25 points.

Qualified Rides
4 (26.67%)

Re-Ride Options
0



Scores
1. Derek Kolbaba - 89.75
2. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 87.00
3. Kaique Pacheco - 86.50
4. Cody Heffernan - 85.25

Event 3-Day Aggregate/Average

Event Winner
Tanner Byrne

Bull Rider Top Scores
Derek Kolbaba on DaNutso (D&H Cattle / Erwin Cattle) for 89.75 points.

Bull Top Score
Walk Off (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) bucking off Lachlan Richardson in 1.77 seconds for 45.25 points.

Qualified Rides
49 (38.58%)

Re-Ride Options
12

Scores
1. Tanner Byrne - 335.25
2. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 332.75
3. Robson Palermo - 265.25
4. Eduardo Aparecido - 259.00
5. Cody Nance - 258.00
6. Derek Kolbaba - 257.00
7. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 255.25
8. Cooper Davis - 175.50
9. Lachlan Richardson - 173.50
10. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 173.25
11. Shane Proctor - 171.50
12. Robson Aragao - 165.75
13. Guilherme Marchi - 86.25
14. Kasey Hayes - 86.00
14. Fabiano Vieira - 86.00
14. Stetson Lawrence - 86.00
14. Kaique Pacheco - 86.00
14. Gage Gay - 86.00
19. Ryan Dirteater - 85.75
20. Nathan Schaper - 85.50
21. Claudio Crisostomo - 84.75
22. J.W. Harris - 84.25
22. Mason Lowe - 84.25
24. Brady Sims - 84.00
25. Emilio Resende - 83.50
26. Valdiron de Oliveira - 81.00
27. Mike Lee - 80.00
28. Justin Paton - 76.00
29. Stormy Wing - 0.00
29. Silvano Alves - 0.00
29. Rubens Barbosa - 0.00
29. Ben Jones - 0.00
29. J.B. Mauney - 0.00
29. Aaron Roy - 0.00
29. Reese Cates - 0.00
29. Cody Heffernan - 0.00

Interesting Facts

• J.W. Harris told Brandon Bates that he hopes all the scratches and dents are now done with and after his round one ride stated that he didn't get hit in the head so he guessed it was a success. However, move to round two when it was an all too familiar scene when he got caught up in his rope while riding Smooth Sailing. Harris was out of the 15/15 battle (replaced by Ryan Dirteater) after this beating that upset with riding elbow/funny bone/fingers. Harris was also out of all day three action. Dr. Tandy stated that Harris will go to an elbow specialist this coming week to have it looked at since he keeps losing feeling in his pinky and ring finger so he loses his griping abilities. Going forward Harris will probably wear a elbow brace.
• Jeremiah (Rob Smets) was stated to be on the chopping block from the BFTS if he did not perform against J.B. Mauney in round one according to Cody Lambert. Jeremiah was successful on bucking J.B. but it is still unknown if this was enough to save his BFTS career.
• Reese Cates got slammed between the chute and the bull (Big Cat) when he was bucked off in round one. Cates sustained a concussion from this accident. Cates is moving around fine however he did fail the concussion test and could not compete in round two.
• Stormy Wing has yet to ride a bull in the 2016 BFTS season. It is possible if he doesn't get some point soon he could be off the BFTS and sent back to the BlueDEF tour.
• J.B. Mauney did not show up to Saturday and Sunday nights performance. It was speculated during the PBRLive broadcast that he was sick or got food poisoning on Saturday night. On Sunday we got an update that he is still under the weather but feeling better. This is unlike J.B. that will ride no matter what - my prayers are with him that he is doing ok.
• Cody Nance has joined the Copper Tires team and is now a Cooper Tires cowboy!
• Nathan Schaper is battling a cold this weekend while competing.
• Shane Proctor, mentor to Derek Kolbaba, was gleaming with pride after Kolbaba won the 15/15 bucking battle. Proctor stated that Kolbaba has an old cowboy soul. Proctor also made it known that he thought the score should have been higher - like a 91.00.
• Sean Gleason on PBRLive stated that Robson Palermo is the best bull rider that never won a world championship. Palermo then stated that he will work his ass off for Sean to make that happen.
• Emilio Resende is now out of injury exemption and most likely off the BFTS and back to BlueDEF to gain more points.
• Guilherme Marchi was on Sunday due to left hip pointer and rib sprain sustained in round two. Marchi stated that he will be back next weekend.

Onto Sacramento, CA next weekend for the Sacramento Invitational. This stop will be an 2-day event. See y'all next weekend!!

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xoxo Redneck Princess RJ

#PBRANA 2016 Preview

   **photo credit: PBR.com**

This weekend the Built Ford Tough Series stops in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Invitational for another three day stop. Also, after round two the second 15/15 Bucking Battle of the year will take place. 

You can watch this weekends stop two ways either on PBRLive or CBS Sports Network. PBRLive coverage will take place Friday, January 29th at 10:00pm CST, Saturday, January 30th at 8:50pm CST and Sunday, January 31st at 3:50pm CST. 

CBS Sports Network will broadcast on Saturday, January 30th at 9:00pm CST and Sunday, January 31st at 7:00pm CST. 

Adjustments To The Line Up

Who's Out:

Douglas Duncan is out due to injuries incurred at #PBROKC last weekend to his toe/leg. 

Matt Triplett is out due to recent elbow surgery. 

Chase Outlaw is out due to recent shoulder surgery. 

Alexandre Cardozo is out due to recent neck issues. 

Bonner Bolton is out due to recent neck surgery sustained at #PBRCHI.  

Renato Nunes retired during the 2015 season so a slot will open for his replacement. 

L.J. Jenkins retired during the 2015 season so a a lot will open for his replacement. 

Who's In:

Derek Kolbaba 

Claudio Crisostomo

Wallace de Oliveira 

Emilio Resende

Lachlan Richardson 

Justin Paton

Cody Heffernan

Who's Back:

J.W. Harris is back after injuries incurred at #PBRNYC. 

We already know the match ups for Friday nights long round and Saturday nights 15/15 bucking battle. Looks like we got some great match ups coming our way! 

It's time for the Cowboys of the "toughest sport on dirt" to start the run for the gold buckle. 

Reference 

Felisko, Justin, (2016, January), Gay and Long John To Meet In 15/15 Bucking Battle, 

http://www.pbr.com/en/news/features/behind-the-chutes/2016/1/behind-the-chutes-january.aspx

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

#PBRANA 2015 Rewind

   **photo credit: PBR.com**

The 2016 PBR Built Ford Tough Series stops this weekend in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Invitational. So let's look back at last years event. 

Buckle Winner: 

Matt Triplett

Triplett went 4-for-4 on the weekend wining his second BFTS event. 

Top 10 Riders:

Matt Triplett - 347.00

Fabiano Vieira - 254.25

Nathan Schaper - 250.50

Kaique Pacheco - 247.75

Sean Willingham - 173.50

Ryan Dirteater - 172.50

Mike Lee - 169.75

Tyler Harr - 167.50

Guilherme Marchi - 166.75

Robson Palermo - 164.00

High Score:

Matt Triplett

Triplett posted a score of 89.00 on Mr. Bull owned by Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls. 

High Bull Score: 

Mick E. Mouse

Mick E. Mouse posted at score of 47.00. 

Mick E. Mouse is owned by Marlene Henry. 

Qualified Rides:

41 (33.88%)

Re-ride Options Awarded:

12

Round Overview:

Round 1 - 36 outs with 20 qualified rides and 5 re-ride options. 

Round 2 - 36 outs with 12 qualified rides and 4 re-ride options. 

Round 3 - 34 outs with 7 qualified rides and 2 re-ride options.

Championship Round - 15 outs with 2 qualified ride and 1 re-ride options. 

Stats provided by probullstats.com 

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

#PBROKC 2016 Event Recap

The first of three Oklahoma stops in now in the books. What an exciting weekend it was. Let's recap what happened!

Long Round 1

Bull Rider Top Score
Mike Lee on Swamp Wreck (01 Cattle Co. / D&H Cattle Co.) for 86.50 points.

Bull Top Score
Little Tim's All Nighter (Christopher Whitehead / 01 Cattle Co.) bucking off Ryan Dirteater in 3.85 seconds for 44.25 points.

Qualified Rides
16 (39.02%)

Re-Ride Options
4





Scores
1. Mike Lee - 86.50
2. Kaique Pacheco - 86.25
3. Aaron Roy - 86.00
3. Stetson Lawrence - 86.00
5. Cody Nance - 85.75
6. Markus Mariluch - 85.50
6. Fabiano Vieira - 85.50
8. Brady Sims - 85.00
9. Valdiron de Oliveira - 84.75
10. Cooper Davis - 84.50
11. Robson Palermo - 83.75
12. Emilio Resende - 83.25
12. Ben Jones - 83.25
14. Mason Lowe - 82.00
15. Silvano Alves - 78.25
16. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 68.75

Long Round 2

Bull Rider Top Score
J.B. Mauney on Hou's Back (TM Ranch/Medve) for 87.75 points.

Bull Top Score
Red Rover (Curtis Mendell) bucking off Tanner Byrne in 2.31 seconds for 44.25 points.

Qualified Rides
13 (33.33%)

Re-Ride Options
4






Scores
1. J.B. Mauney - 87.75
2. Robson Palermo - 87.50
3. Derek Kolbaba - 86.00
4. Douglas Duncan - 85.75
4. Fabiano Vieira - 85.75
6. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 85.00
7. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 84.50
8. Brady Sims - 84.25
8. Gage Gay - 84.25
10. Mason Lowe - 84.00
11. Guilherme Marchi - 83.25
12. Claudio Crisostomo - 83.00
13. Kaique Pacheco - 77.50

Long Round 3

Bull Rider Top Score
Gage Gay on Redbone (Dakota Rodeo / Chad Berger / Clay Struve) for 86.25 points.

Bull Top Score
Smooth Sailing (Dakota Rodeo / Chad Berge / Clay Struve / Julie Rosen) bucking off Kasey Hayes in 2.66 seconds for 43.75 points.

Qualified Rides
14 (35.90%)

Re-Ride Options
4





Scores
1. Gage Gay - 86.25
2. Ryan Dirteater - 86.00
2. Cooper Davis - 86.00
4. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 85.75
5. Shane Proctor - 85.25
6. Aaron Roy - 84.75
6. Valdiron de Oliveira - 84.75
8. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 84.25
9. Claudio Crisostomo - 83.75
9. Fabiano Vieira - 83.75
11. Mason Lowe - 83.50
12. J.B. Mauney - 82.50
13. Ben Jones - 80.50
14. Guilherme Marchi - 74.50

Championship Round

Bull Rider Top Score
Mason Lowe on Sweet Pro's Bruiser (D&H Cattle Company) for 91.00 points.

Bull Top Score
Lane's Magic Train and Brutus (tie) for 45.00 points.
Lane's Magic Train (Jared Allen's Pro Bull Team) bucking off Brady Sims in 1.22 seconds.
Brutus (D&H Cattle Company / Buck / Adams) bucking off Gage Gay in 1.94 seconds.

Qualified Rides
5 (31.25%)

Re-Ride Options
2



Scores
1. Mason Lowe - 91.00
2. J.B. Mauney - 90.25
3. Fabiano Vieira - 89.25
4. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 87.00
5. Guilherme Marchi - 80.75

Event 3-Day Aggregate/Average

Event Winner
Fabiano Vieira

Bull Rider Top Score
Mason Lowe on Sweet Pro's Bruiser (D&H Cattle Company) for 91.00 points.

Bull Top Score
Lane's Magic Train and Brutus (tie) for 45.00 points.
Lane's Magic Train (Jared Allen's Pro Bull Team) bucking off Brady Sims in 1.22 seconds.
Brutus (D&H Cattle Company / Buck / Adams) bucking off Gage Gay in 1.94 seconds.

Qualified Rides
48 (35.56%)


Re-Ride Options
14

Scores
1. Fabiano Vieira - 344.25
2. Mason Lowe - 340.50
3. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 326.00
4. J.B. Mauney - 260.50
5. Guilherme Marchi - 238.50
6. Robson Palermo - 171.25
7. Aaron Roy - 170.75
8. Gage Gay - 170.50
8. Cooper Davis - 170.50
10. Valdiron de Oliveira - 169.50
11. Brady Sims - 169.25
12. Claudio Crisostomo - 166.75
13. Kaique Pacheco - 163.75
13. Ben Jones - 163.75
15. Mike Lee - 86.50
16. Ryan Dirteater - 86.00
16. Derek Kolbaba - 86.00
16. Stetson Lawrence - 86.00
19. Cody Nance - 85.75
19. Douglas Duncan - 85.75
21. Markus Mariluch - 85.50
22. Shane Proctor - 85.25
23. Wallace Veira de Oliveira - 85.00
24. Paulo Lima - 84.25
25. Emilio Resende - 83.25
26. Silvano Alves - 78.25
27. Cody Heffernan - 0.00
27. Ruben Barbosa - 0.00
27. Tanner Byrne - 0.00
27. Eduardo Aparecido - 0.00
27. Lachlan Richardson - 0.00
27. Justin Paton - 0.00
27. Stormy Wing - 0.00
27. Nathan Schaper - 0.00
27. Reese Cates - 0.00
27. Robson Aragao - 0.00
27. Kasey Hayes - 0.00

Interesting Facts

• Guilherem Marchi was back for his first event after saying at the World Finals he would take the year off to get knee surgery and heel up. Well he never got the knee surgery but that didn't seem to stop him. During the weekend he chatted with Brandon Bates multiple times and had some very interesting things to say including: calling himself and 'old' bull rider, stating he is scared to fix his knee even though Dr. Tandy is mad at him, saying it is hard to stay home while watching his friends because he loves what he does and that he is going to try and see what happens, and when it was all done and over he stated he has no pain in his keen after the long weekend. On his first bull out on Friday night he looked very rusty and it looked like his knee might have bothered him. But every ride forward he kept looking more and more like the World Champion Guilhereme Marchi we are use to seeing. He went 3-for-4 on the event and place fifth overall. He did however turn down all re-rides which was probably the best thing as he is just coming back. Hopefully his knee holds up though the season!
• Derek Kolbaba completed in his first of five BFTS exemptions. He went 1-for-3 on the weekend. Lets hope he can come back stronger next weekend because this did not look like the same kid that won two BlueDEF stops, one Pro Tour stop, and placed second at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo all in one week before coming to the BFTS.
• Cooper Davis was back for the first time since his victory at the World Finals. Cooper went 2-for-4 on the weekend and placed eight overall. He stated that his hand was hurting earlier in the weekend for a little while after riding but by the end of weekend it appeared to not bother him anymore.
• Matt Triplett was in the house and talked with Brandon Bates stating his recovery is coming along great and is excepted to return to action at Arlington, TX (Iron Cowboy).
• Markus Mariluch was riding in his last BFTS injury exemption and it looks like he is probably back to the BlueDEF tour until he gets some more points to come back to the BFTS.
• Shane Proctor had been battling the flu all week but still tried to cowboy up and made one qualified ride in round three.
• Mike Lee chatted with Brandon Bates on Saturday about his round one win and like a good 'ole country boy stated "I don't like to think too much - I'm kind of a redneck like that." This is why we love Mike Lee - he keeps it real!
• Silvano Alves and Joao Ricardo Vieira turned down re-ride options in round one. Silvano Alves said he did it because it was a three-day event.
• Cody Lambert has put Pearl Harbor (Boyd / Floyd Bull Company) on his Top 10 watch list for bulls this season.
• Douglas Duncan got hurt in round three action after bucking off Gangster Roll. He hopped out of the arena but you could tell he was in pain. Dr. Tandy stated that he has a dislocated big right toe and a possible ankle fracture. Douglas was transported to the hospital for x-rays. Prayers are with Douglas that it is just a dislocated big toe and that he will be back in action next weekend.
• Frank Newsom (the fearless one) took a nasty hit protecting Kaique Pacheco in round three. Frank was taken out on the stretcher and back to sports med. Frank sustained a concussion and face lacerations. He is questionable for Anaheim next weekend. Prayer are with Frank that he is back next weekend and that its just some bumps and bruises.
• ABBI Classic Event was held in round one showing casing 3 and 4 year old bucking bulls. One bull I am keeping an eye on is Comeback Wacked (Currey Creek Bucking Bulls & Cattle Co.) which is a son of Bushwacker! He bucked off Justin Paton in 5.52 seconds for a score of 42.75.
• Bullfighters Only Event was held during intermission of round one. In this event bullfighters freestyle with bulls for 40-60 seconds. We will see more of this event at additional BFTS this season.

Onto to Anaheim, CA next weekend for the Anaheim Invitational. This stop will also be a 3-day event. See y'all next weekend!!

photo credit - pbr.com

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ

#PBROKC 2016 Preview

    **photo credit: PBR.com**

This weekend the Built Ford Tough Series stops in Oklahoma City, OK at the Express Employment Invitational for another three day stop. Also, round one will be the first American Bucking Bull Industry Classic round of the season. 

You can watch this weekends stop two ways either on PBRLive or CBS Sports Network. PBRLive coverage will take place Friday, January 22nd at 8:00pm CST, Saturday, January 23rd at 7:00pm CST and Sunday, January 24th at 2:00pm CST. 

CBS Sports Network will broadcast on Saturday, January 23rd at 9:00pm CST (round two) and Sunday, January 24th at 7:00pm CST (round three and championship round). 

Adjustments To The Line Up

Who's Out:

J.W. Harris is due to injuries incurred at #PBRNYC last weekend. 

Matt Triplett is out due to recent elbow surgery. 

Chase Outlaw is out due to recent shoulder surgery. 

Alexandre Cardozo is out due to recent neck issues. 

Bonner Bolton is out due to recent neck surgery sustained at #PBRCHI.  

Renato Nunes retired during the 2015 season so a slot will open for his replacement. 

L.J. Jenkins retired during the 2015 season so a a lot will open for his replacement. 

Who's In:

Derek Kolbaba - the competition department extended five BFTS exemptions following his BlueDEF Tour win in Denver. 

Paulo Lima - originally in draw from BlueDEF Tour win in Ontario, CA but is now officially in the draw as the top alternate following his BFTS win in New York 

Wallace de Oliveira 

Markus Mariluch

Emilio Resende

Lachlan Richardson 

Justin Paton

Cody Heffernan

Who's Back:

Cooper Davis had been fully cleared from his injury to his riding hand during the offseason. 

Guilherme Marchi stated he will be back this weekend. 

Claudio Crisostomo is in with injury exemption. 

We already know the match ups for Friday nights long round. Looks like we got some great match ups coming our way! 

     **photo credit: PBR.com**

It's time for the Cowboys of the "toughest sport on dirt" to start the run for the gold buckle. 

Reference 

Felisko, Justin, (2016, January), Davis and Marchi Returning in Oklahoma City, 

http://www.pbr.com/en/news/features/behind-the-chutes/2016/1/behind-the-chutes-january.aspx

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

#PBROKC 2015 Rewind

    **photo credit: PBR.com**

The 2016 PBR Built Ford Tough Series stops this weekend in Oklahoma City, OK at the Express Employment Invitational. So let's look back at last years event. 

Buckle Winner: 

Matt Triplett

Triplett went 3-for-4 on the weekend wining his first BFTS event. 

Top 10 Riders:

Matt Triplett - 266.00

J.B. Mauney - 263.25

Nathan Schaper - 249.75

Fabiano Vieira - 237.35

Ben Jones - 214.25

Chase Outlaw - 175.25

Harve Stewart - 174.00

Sean Willingham - 173.75

Renato Nunes - 170.75

Stetson Lawrence - 170.50

High Score:

Matt Triplett

Triplett posted a score of 90.00 on American Sniper owned by Dakota Rodeo - Berger/Struve. 

High Bull Score: 

Sweet Pro's Long John 

Long John posted at score of 46.00. 

Long John is owned by D&H Cattle Co.

Qualified Rides:

43 (36.44%)

Re-ride Options Awarded:

14

Round Overview:

Round 1 - 36 outs with 13 qualified rides and 4 re-ride options. 

Round 2 - 34 outs with 19 qualified rides and 4 re-ride options. 

Round 3 - 33 outs with 10 qualified rides and 4 re-ride options.

Championship Round - 15 outs with 1 qualified ride and 2 re-ride options. 

Stats provided by probullstats.com 

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

#PBRNYC 2016 Event Recap

The first PBR BFTS Major in now in the books. What an exciting weekend it was. Let's recap what happened.

Long Round 1

Bull Rider Top Score
J.W. Harris and Robson Palermo (tie) for 87.00.
Harris on Fire Bender (Cornwell Bucking Bulls / B-A).
Palermo on Alligator Arms (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls).

Bull Top Score
Throwin Salt and Buckle Up (tie) for 43.75 points.
Throwin Salt (Rocking I Rodeo Co) bucking off Ruben Barbosa in 2.65 seconds.
Buckle Up (J.A.R.S Bucking Bulls / Gene Owen) bucking off Reese Cates in 4.37 seconds.

Qualified Rides
21 (52.50%)

Re-Ride Options
4







Scores
1. J.W. Harris - 87.00
1. Robson Palermo - 87.00
3. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 86.25
4. Lachlan Richardson - 85.75
5. Mason Lowe - 85.50
6. J.B. Mauney - 85.00
6. Robson Aragao - 85.00
6. Ryan Dirteater - 85.00
9. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 84.75
10. Tanner Byrne - 84.50
10. Kaique Pacheco - 84.50
10. Paulo Ferreira Liam - 84.50
13. Mike Lee - 84.25
14. Fabiano Vieira - 82.75
14. Silvano Alves - 82.75
14. Brady Sims - 82.75
17. Emilio Resende - 81.75
17. Eduardo Aparecido - 81.75
19. Shane Proctor - 80.75
20. Cody Nance - 78.25
21. Michael Lane - 75.5

Long Round 2

Bull Rider Top Score
Kasey Hayes on Micro Man (Mike Miller Bucking Bulls) for 87.00 points.

Bull Top Score
Percy and War Party (tie) for 44.00 points.
Percy (Rocking I Rodeo Co) bucking off Ryan Dirteater in 1.69 seconds.
War Party (BMC Bucking Bulls / Jeff Robinson) bucking off Stetson Lawrence in 2.47 seconds.




Qualified Rides
15 (38.46%)

Re-Ride Options
3

Scores
1. Kasey Hayes - 87.00
2. Tyler Harr - 86.25
3. Ben Jones - 86.00
4. Cody Heffernan - 85.00
4. Shane Proctor - 85.00
4. Fabiano Vieira - 85.00
7. Aaron Roy - 84.50
8. Kaique Pacheco - 84.00
9. Silvano Alves - 82.50
10. Nathan Schaper - 82.25
11. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 81.50
12. Valdiron de Oliveira - 81.25
13. Robson Aragao - 78.75
14. Reese Cates - 78.00
15. Robson Palermo - 72.00

Long Round 3

Bull Rider Top Score
Gage Gay on Shoot Out The Lights (K-C / Josie McElroy Bucking Bulls) for 88.50 points.

Bull Top Score
Machinery Auctioneer's Little Joe (Rocking I Rodeo Co) bucking off Ryan Dirteater in 4.17 seconds for 44.75 points.

Qualified Rides
16 (42.11%)


Re-Ride Options
3

Scores
1. Gage Gay - 88.50
2. Valdiron de Oliveira - 86.75
3. Nathan Schaper - 86.50
4. Robson Palermo - 86.25
4. Mike Lee - 86.25
6. Justin Paton - 86.00
6. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 86.00
6. Kaique Pacheco - 86.00
6. Emilio Resende - 86.00
10. Markus Mariluch - 85.50
10. Michael Lane - 85.50
12. Aaron Roy - 85.25
13. Eduardo Aparecido - 84.75
14. Cody Heffernan - 84.25
14. Shane Proctor - 84.25
16. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 81.00

Championship Round

Bull Rider Top Score
Joao Ricardo Vieira and Paulo Ferreira Lima (tie) for 90.00.
Vieira on Time Bomb (K-C/Josey McElroy Bucking Bulls/Spark-lin Acres).
Lima on Cochise (Gene Owen / J.A.R.S).

Bull Top Score
Sheep Creek (Big Stone Rodeo) bucking off Shane Proctor in 2.26 seconds for 45.00 points.

Qualified Rides
6 (40.00%)

Re-Ride Options
0







Scores
1. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 90.00
1. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 90.00
3. J.B. Mauney - 89.25
3. Aaron Roy - 89.25
3. Robson Palermo - 89.25
6. Nathan Schaper - 83.00

15/15 Bucking Battle

Bull Rider Top Score
J.W. Harris on Like a Boss (Rocking I Rodeo Co) for 88.75 points.

Bull Top Score
**missing**

Qualified Rides
2 (13.33%)



Re-Ride Options
0

Scores
1. J.W. Harris - 88.75
2. Tanner Byrne - 84.50

Event 3-Day Aggregate/Average

Event Winner
Paulo Ferreira Lima

Bull Rider Top Score
Joao Ricardo Vieira and Paulo Ferreira Lima (tie) for 90.00.
Vieira on Time Bomb (K-C/Josey McElroy Bucking Bulls/Spark-lin Acres).
Lima on Cochise (Gene Owen / J.A.R.S).



Bull Top Score
Sheep Creek (Big Stone Rodeo) bucking off Shane Proctor in 2.26 seconds for 45.00 points.

Qualified Rides
58 (43.94%)

Re-Ride Options
10

Scores
1. Paulo Ferreira Lima - 337.00
2. Robson Palermo - 334.50
3. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 262.25
4. Aaron Roy - 259.00
5. J.B. Mauney - 258.25
6. Kaique Pacheco - 254.50
7. Nathan Schaper - 251.75
8. Shane Proctor - 250.00
9. Mike Lee - 170.50
10. Cody Heffernan - 169.25
11. Valdiron de Oliveira - 168.00
12. Emilio Resende - 167.75
12. Fabiano Vieira - 167.75
14. Eduardo Aparecido - 166.50
15. Silvano Alves - 165.25
16. Robson Aragao - 163.75
17. Michael Lane - 161.00
18. Gage Gay - 88.50
19. Kasey Hayes - 87.00
19. J.W. Harris - 87.00
21. Tyler Harr - 86.25
22. Justin Paton - 86.00
22. Ben Jones - 86.00
24. Lachlan Richardson - 85.75
25. Markus Mariluch - 85.50
25. Mason Lowe - 85.50
27. Ryan Dirteater - 85.00
28. Wallace Veira de Oliveira - 84.75
29. Tanner Byrne - 84.50
30. Brady Sims - 82.75
31. Cody Nance - 78.25
32. Reese Cates - 78.00
33. Douglas Duncan - 0.00
33. Rubens Barbosa - 0.00
33. Stetson Lawrence - 0.00
33. Stormy Wing - 0.00

Interesting Facts

• Guilherme Marchi last years event winner was on the long-go round one draw up until Thursday when he pulled back out of this event. At the 2015 World Finals Guilherme Marchi told all the fans that he planned on getting knee surgery and would probably be out most of the 2016 season. Well, Marchi has still not gotten that surgery and was planning on coming back at PBRNYC until he got on a practice bull and he felt pain in his knee again.
• Paulo Ferreira Liam was at this event because he won a PBR BlueDef Tour stop getting an automatic bid. Shows that hard work and determination can go a long way!
• Silvano Alves in round one took a beating from Rusty after making the 8 second whistle. Silvano Alves was knocked unconscious from getting his head stomped on by the bull. Silvano Alves sustained a concussion and scalp/facial contusions. But Alves's helmet was shattered. Alves was questionable for round two and three but Alves passed the concussion test and was cleared to ride. Silvano Alves actually had to borrow a fellow riders helmet so he could ride - which didn't phase him at all.
• Ryan Dirteater was having an outstanding year until round two at Madison Square Garden. Up to this point he had ridden every bull he got on in the 2016 season. Sadly Ryan Dirteater only got one qualified ride at PBRNYC - bucking off two more bulls and only riding one (in round one).
• Kaique Pacheco in round two matched up against Mac-Nett's Southern Wine. Rewind to one year ago at this same event, when Kaique Pacheco was just getting his name known on the BFTS circuit, Pacheco was bucked off this bull. Well one year later and a more confident Kaique Pacheco showed this bull who is the boss and rode him for 84.00 points.
• Nathan Schaper shaves off his mustache (it was bad). But once shaving it off after round one he staying on all his bulls in round two, three, and championship round. I guess the mustache was the problem.
• J.W. Harris took a beating in round two after getting bucked off Mishap when he got hung up and stepped on. This tough cowboy ended up with issues to his riding elbow, forearm stain, chest contusions, and upper back sprains. So he was out for round three and the championship round. J.W. Harris told Brandon Bates "you gotta use your head a little bit and know when you shouldn't get on a bull." Justin McBride also told Brandon Bates that J.W. Harris is one of the toughest bull riders ever. J.W. Harris is questionable for Oklahoma City.
• Silvano Alves opted out of the championship round because of hip soreness.
• Paulo Lima won $129,500 this weekend at PBRNYC. Lima is also the new No. 1 ranked bull rider in the world standings according to Justin Felisko.

Onto Oklahoma City next weekend for the Express Employment Professional Invitational. This stop will also be a 3-day event. See y'all next weekend!!

Photo Credit - pbr.com

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ

#PBRNYC 2016 Preview

This weekend the Built Ford Tough Series stops in New York City, NY at the Monster Energy Buck Off At The Garden. It is the first PBR Major, the first 15/15 Bucking Battle, and the first three day stop. 

You can watch this weekends stop two ways either on PBRLive or CBS Sports Network. PBRLive coverage will take place Friday, January 15th at 7:00pm, Saturday, January 16th at 5:50pm CST and Sunday, January 17th at 12:50pm CST. 

CBS Sports Network will broadcast on Saturday, January 16th at 11:00am CST (15/15 bucking battle), Saturday, January 16th at 7:00pm CST, and Sunday, January 17th at 7:30pm CST. 

Adjustments To The Line Up

Who's Out:

Cooper Davis is out due to hand/wrist surgery. 

Matt Triplett is out due to recent elbow surgery. 

Chase Outlaw is out due to recent shoulder surgery. 

Alexandre Cardozo is out due to recent neck issues. 

Bonner Bolton is out due to recent neck surgery sustained at #PBRCHI.  

Guilherme Marchi is still out (we think) after earlier this week saying he was coming back but on Thursday after getting on a practice bull he pulled back out due to his knee injury last year. 

Renato Nunes retired during the 2015 season so a slot will open for his replacement. 

L.J. Jenkins retired during the 2015 season so a a lot will open for his replacement. 

Who's In:

Wallace de Oliveira 

Markus Mariluch

Emilio Resende

Lachlan Richardson 

Justin Paton

Cody Heffernan

Michael Lane 

Tyler Harr

Draw for Friday's Match Ups:

We already know the match ups for Friday nights long round and 15/15 bucking battle. Looks like we got some great match ups coming our way! 

It's time for the Cowboys of the "toughest sport on dirt" to start the run for the gold buckle. 

Reference 

Felisko, Justin, (2016, January), Behind The Chutes: Marchi Returns; New York Draw Notes, 

http://www.pbr.com/en/news/features/behind-the-chutes/2016/1/behind-the-chutes-january.aspx

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

#PBRNYC 2015 Rewind

    **photo credit: PBR.com**

The 2016 PBR Built Ford Tough Series stops this weekend in New York City, NY at the Monster Energy Buck Off At The Garden . It is also the first PBR Major and will include a 15/15 Bucking Battle. So let's look back at last years event. 

Buckle Winner: 

Guilherme Marchi 

Marchi went 4 for 4 on the bulls at this event.

Top 10 Riders:

Guilherme Marchi - 341.00

Shane Proctor - 339.75

Silvano Alves - 306.50

J.B. Mauney - 264.50

Chase Outlaw - 262.00

Ben Jones - 260.50

Joao Ricardo Vieira - 251.00

Tanner Byrne - 246.75

Valdiron de Oliveira - 172.75

Cody Nance - 170.00

High Score:

Chase Outlaw 

Outlaw posted a score of 90.75 on Crack The Wip owned by Gene Owen/JARS. 

High Bull Score: 

Buck Dynasty 

Buck Dynasty posted at score of 44.50. 

Buck Dynasty is owned by BMC Bucking Bulls. 

Qualified Rides:

58 (41.43%)

Re-ride Options Awarded:

13

Round Overview:

Round 1 - 37 outs with 16 qualified rides and 2 re-ride options. 

Round 2 - 37 outs with 16 qualified rides and 8 re-ride options. 

Round 3 - 36 outs with 12 qualified rides and 1 re-ride options.

Championship Round - 15 outs with 8 qualified ride and 1 re-ride options. 

15/15 Bucking Battle - 15 outs with 6 qualified rides and 1 re-ride options.

Stats provided by probullstats.com 

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

#PBRCHI 2016 Event Recap

The first PBR BFTS stop is now in the books. What an exciting weekend it was. Let's recap what happened.

Long Round 1

Bull Rider Top Score
Douglas Duncan on Hy Test (Jared Allen's Pro Bull Team) for 87.25 points.

Bull Top Score
Smooth Sailing (Dakota Rodeo / Chad Berger / Clay Struve / Julie Rosen) bucking off Tyler Harr for 44.00 points in 1.71 seconds.

Qualified Rides
15 (38.46%)

Re-Ride Options
4 (3 bucked off - 1 never left chute)



Scores
1. Douglas Duncan - 87.25
2. Bonner Bolton - 87.00
3. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 86.75
4. Mike Lee - 86.00
5. Cody Heffernan - 85.25
6. Silvano Alves - 84.50
7. Aaron Roy - 84.25
8. Ryan Dirteater - 83.75
9. Valdiron de Oliveira - 83.00
10. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 83.00
11. Justin Paton - 82.75
12. Gage Gay - 82.75
13. Michael Lane - 82.75
14. Shane Proctor - 81.25
15. Nathan Schaper - 81.00

Long Round 2

Bull Rider Top Score
J.B. Mauney on Machinery Auctioneer's Little Joe (Rocking I Rodeo Co) for 89.00 points.

Bull Top Score
A four way tie all with scores of 43.50.
Uncle Tink (Jared Allen's Pro Bull Team) bucking off Rubens Barbosa in 1.8 seconds.
Like a Boss (Rocking I Rodeo Co) being ridden for 8 seconds by Joao Ricardo Vieira.
Loose Change (Rocking I Rodeo Co) bucking off Markus Mariluch in 3.32 seconds.
Machinery Auctioneer's Little Joe (Rocking I Rodeo Co) ridden for 8 seconds by J.B. Mauney.


Qualified Rides
21 (55.26%)

Re-Ride Options
3 (1 declined - 2 taken - all for bucked off)

Injury
Bonner Bolton after riding Cowboy Up for 8 seconds appeared to land on his head from his dismount. Dr. Tandy Freeman stated that is appears to be a cervical spin injury and that when he hit the dirt he lost immediate mobility but stated to gain it back on the way to the hospital. They will need to evaluate his condition later tonight have doing x-rays and a cat scan to see what they next steps are in his recovery. Our prayers are with Bonner Bolton and that he has a quick recovery.

Scores
1. J.B. Mauney - 89.00
2. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 88.25
3. Kasey Hayes - 87.25
4. Bonner Bolton - 86.75
5. Ben Jones - 86.75
6. Valdiron de Oliveira - 86.75
7. Brady Sims - 86.75
8. Cody Nance - 86.25
9. Mike Lee - 85.75
10. Douglas Duncan - 85.50
11. Aaron Roy - 85.50
12. Derek Kolbaba - 83.50
13. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 83.50
14. Kaique Pacheco - 83.25
15. Tanner Byrne - 82.50
16. Silvano Alves - 82.00
17. Nathan Schaper - 82.00
18. Ryan Dirteater - 81.75
19. Stetson Lawrence - 81.50
20. Robson Palermo - 79.50
21. Robson Aragao - 78.75

Championship Round

Qualified Rides
6 (40.00%)

Re-Ride Options
0

Scores
1. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 88.25
2. Kasey Hayes - 87.75
3. Ryan Dirteater - 87.50
4. Valdiron de Oliveira - 87.25
5. Silvano Alves - 86.50
6. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 86.50


Event 2-Day Aggregate/Average

Event Winner
Wallace Vieira de Oliveira

Bull Rider Top Score
J.B. Mauney on Machinery Auctioneer's Little Joe () for 89.00 points.

Bull Top Score
Smooth Sailing (Dakota Rodeo / Chad Berger / Clay Struve / Julie Rosen) bucking off Tyler Harr for 44.00 points in 1.71 seconds.

Qualified Rides
42 (45.65%)



Re-Ride Options
7

Top 15 Scores
1. Wallace Vieira de Oliveira - 258.50
2. Joao Ricardo Vieira - 257.75
3. Valdiron de Oliveira - 257.00
4. Silvano Alves - 253.00
5. Ryan Dirteater - 253.00
6. Kasey Hayes - 175.00
7. Bonner Bolton - 173.75
8. Douglas Duncan - 172.75
9. Mike Lee - 171.75
10. Aaron Roy - 169.75
11. Nathan Schaper - 163.00
12. J.B. Mauney - 89.00
13. Ben Jones - 86.75
14. Brady Sims - 86.75
15. Cody Nance - 86.25

Interesting Facts

• J.W. Harris has cut out all liquid carbs cold turkey. It is part of his plan to get back to his goal riding weight of around 145. This was the weight he was when he dominated the PRCA circuit winning 4 gold buckles. His goal for this year is to win both the PRB World Championship and PRCA Bull Rider of the Year.
• Derek Kolbaba is out to win Rookie of the Year. He is excited to be part of the BFTS and can't wait to see what the year holds for him.
• Cody Heffernan who is at this event due to top riders being out on injury this week stated that his primary goal this year is to claim the 2016 PBR Australia title and it is not to qualify for the BFTS full time this year.
• Mike Lee is only 16 qualified rides away from hitting a career total of 500 qualified rides. He would become only the second PBR bull rider to do this. First to do this was Guilherme Marchi in 2014.
• Silvano Alves hip is doing better after undergoing surgery and has been working out to get back into peak shape to be part of the race for the world title again this year.
• Silvan Alves actually took a re-ride option? Unlike his strategy in past seasons he was quoted to saying "it is a new year." I wonder if this will be his philosophy all season - only time will tell.
• J.B. Mauney doesn't get the birthday present he wanted. Saturday was J.B. Mauney birthday and a great birthday present would have been 8 seconds on Wipeout. But, things didn't go as planned and at 7.39 seconds J.B. Mauney got tossed off.
• Ryan Dirteater states that the PBR has made him a "climate control" bull rider.
• Douglas Duncan a few minutes before his championship round ride told Brandon Bates that he never shows up to take 2nd and that he expects himself to win. Douglas continues with "I've wanted a world title all my life." When Brandon asks Douglas what he has to do now, Douglas replies with "time to do what cowboys are supposed to do." I know Douglas can be a top 10 bull rider - so he just needs to shake off the bull in the championship round and get focused for next weekend!

Onto New York City next weekend for the first PBR Major of the season for the Buck Off At The Garden. It will be the first 3-day PBR BFTS stop of the season. It will also be the first 15/15 bucking battle of the year. And, just announced  there will be a $25k bonus bull in the championship round. See y'all next weekend!

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ

PBR Basics - Updated Points System

    **photo credit: PBR.com**

Just as the 2016 PBR Built Ford Tough Series is about the start the newly appointed Executive Competition Committee has revised the PBR world standing points system. These changes will go Ito effect immediately starting with the Chicago Invitiational. 

Point System Revisions

At three-day BFTS events the event aggregate/average winner will be awarded 500 world standing point which is 100 more than at a two-day event. 

In the past round points were awarded to riders finishing in the Top-5 of a round at BFTS event. Now points will be awarded to the Top-7 round finishers at BFTS events. 

During 15/15 Bucking Battles (8 currently scheduled during the BFTS) points will be given to Top-7 finishers as well. 

The PBR World Finals will now have more emphasis with round points being awarded to an extended number of placings. The Top-10 finishers in each round and the Top-10 finishers in the event aggregate/average will now receive points. 

   **photo credit: PBR.com**

Reference:

Abbott, Denise, (2016, January), Revised Point System and Rule Changes Announced For 2016 BFTS, 

http://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2016/1/pbr-announces-revised-points-system-and-rule-changes-for-the-2016-built-ford-tough-series.aspx

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

Cowboy Is In Your Blood...

There are something you just can't fake and this is one of them...Cowboy is in your blood not in your closet. 

#redneckprincessrj #redneckprincess #countrygirl #cowboy #longlivecowboys #cowboys #cowboyup #cantfakeit #itsawayoflife

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

#PBRCHI 2016 Preview

    **photo credit: PBR.com**

Who else is ready for the 2016 PBR Built Ford Tough Series to start?? Well the wait is over since this weekend the first stop takes place in Chicago, IL at the Chicago Invitational. 

You can watch this weekends stop two ways either on PBRLive or CBS Sports Network. PBRLive coverage will take place Saturday, January 9th at 6:50pm CST and Sunday, January 10th at 1:50pm CST. CBS Sports Network will broadcast on Saturday, January 9th at 9:30pm CST and Sunday, January 10th at 7:00pm CST. 

Adjustments To The Line Up

Who's Out:

Cooper Davis is out due to torn tendons in his riding hand that he sustained working on his parents' house in November. 

Eduardo Aparecido had an unexpected withdrawal due to some visa issues. 

Matt Triplett is out due to recent elbow surgery. 

Guilherme Marchi is out due to recent knee issues. 

Chase Outlaw is out due to recent shoulder surgery. 

Alexandre Cardozo is out due to recent neck issues. 

Renato Nunes retired during the 2015 season so a slot will open for his replacement. 

L.J. Jenkins retired during the 2015 season so a a lot will open for his replacement. 

Who's In:

Wallace de Oliveira 

Tyler Harr

Markus Mariluch

Emilio Resende

Lachlan Richardson 

Justin Paton

Cody Heffernan

Michael Lane 

Automatic Bid Winner:

Derek Kolbaba won his way into #PBRCHI by winning the BlueDEF Tour stop in Bakersfield, California. 

Draw For Long-Go -Saturday and Sunday

Looks like we got some great match ups coming our way! 

It's time for the cowboys' of the "toughest sport on dirt" to start the run for the gold buckle. 

Reference

Croze, Heather, (2016, January), BFTS set to begin season in Chicago, 

http://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2016/1/chicago-invitational-preview.aspx

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

#PBRCHI 2015 Rewind

The 2016 PBR Built Ford Tough Series starts this weekend in Chicago, IL at the Chicago Invitational. So let's look back at last years event. 

    ***photo credit: PBR***

    ***photo credit: PBR***

Buckle Winner:

Silvano Alves

Alves rode all 3 bulls at this event. He was the only rider to make the 8 seconds in the championship round. 

Top 10 Riders:

Silvano Alves - 259.00

Matt Triplett - 177.00

Chase Outlaw - 172.50

Shane Proctor - 171.50

Cody Nance - 171.25

J.W. Harris - 171.25

Guilherme Marchi - 170.75

Jordan Hupp - 168.50

Harve Stewart - 163.50

Brady Sims - 160.50

High Score:

Matt Triplett 

Triplett posted a score of 90.75 on Delco. 

High Bull Score:

Copper Tires Brown Sugar and Who Dey (tied)

Brown Sugar and Who Dey posted at score of 45.25. 

Copper Tires Brown Sugar is owned by Dakota Rodeo - Berger/Struve. 

Who Dey is owned by K-C Bucking Bulls. 

Qualified Rides:

38 (42.7%)

Re-ride Options Awarded:

9 

Round Overview:

Round 1 - 37 outs with 18 qualified rides and 4 re-ride options. 

Round 2 - 37 outs with 19 qualified rides and 5 re-ride options. 

Championship Round - 15 outs with 1 qualified ride and 0 re-ride options. 

Stats provided by probullstats.com

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ 

PBR Basics - The Cowboys' Accessories

Since we are days away from the start to the 2016 PBR Built Ford Tough Series let's make sure everyone understands the basics of PBR and bull riding. 

The Cowboys' Accessories:

    ** Photo Credit: beastmasterrodeo.com** 

Chaps: The leather chaps help protect the cowboy's legs from both the bull and the steel chutes. But these custom-made chaps are also used to bring the judges' attention to his legwork. 

Boots:  Bull riders wear boots that have a special ridge on the heel which helps the spurs stay in place. You will often see bull riders tie up there boots to prevent them from being pulled off during the ride. 

Spurs: The spurs help the rider stay in position on the bull. But don't worry the rowels are dull so they don't injure or cut the skin of the bull. Extra points can be earned during a ride by "spurring" the bull as it shows a level of control during the ride. 

Headgear: Many cowboys choose to wear only a cowboy hat out of a sense of tradition. But, beginning with the 2013 season, any rider born on or after October 15. 1994, is required to wear a protective helmet. The PBR leaves the choice of headwear up to any of its riders born before this date. However, over 50 percent of the PBR riders choose to wear a helmet and/or face mask to help protect them from head injuries. 

Mouthpiece: Bull riders wear a protective mouthpiece to help reduce teeth damage that results from the jarring action of bull bucking and the impact with the bull or the ground. 

Protective Vest: Fun fact...the vest was invented by PBR Livestock Director and former bull rider Cody Lambert. The vest serves two main purposes: it absorbs shock and dissipates the blow to the body, while protecting the torso from threatening punctures caused by direct contact with the bull's hooves and horns. 

Glove: Bull riders wear a leather glove on their riding hand to protect their hand and fingers from the intense pressure and friction of the bull rope during the ride. It is secured around the wrist with tape to keep it from being torn off by the tremendous force of the bull. 

Bull Rope: The bull rope is a flat rope braided from nylon or grass that goes around the Bulls chest behind his front legs. The rope has a handle braided into it constructed partially of leather, which is the bull rider's only anchor for the duration of the ride. The rider runs the rope through his fingers and grips it to keep it tight around the bull. At the bottom of the rope hangs a metal bell designed to give the rope some weight so that it will fall off the bull as soon as the rider is bucked off or dismounts the bull. The bell has smooth, round edges and does not harm the bull in any way. 

Rosin: This is a sticky substance that riders use to gain extra grip. You'll often see riders rubbing it into their ropes before riding. 

Reference:

PBR, (2015), Bull Riding 101, PBR 2015 World Finals Official Souvenir Program, Pages 18-19

xoxo Redneck Princess RJ