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It’s a game of inches. Bullfighter Dustyy Tuckness puts himself in harm’s way to save a fallen bull rider at the 2025 Wrangler NFR. PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn.
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On the Cover - Stetson Wright takes on Magic Touch (Sankey Pro Rodeo / Phenom Genetics), the 2025 PRCA Bull of the Year, in Round 10 of the Wrangler NFR. PRCA photo by Lara St. Jacques
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Letter from the Editor
Happy New Year! We hope this issue of Humps N Horns finds your new year off to a great start. Congratulations to Stetson Wright, the 2025 World Champion Bull Rider and All-Around Cowboy! Once they cracked the latch in Vegas, there was no holding him back. After sitting out the better part of the last two NFRs due to injury, Wright came back with a venageance to prove that he is still the best in the world. Short of a controversial call for missing his mark out on the saddle bronc in Round 6, Wright most likely would have won a triple crown by adding the Saddle Bronc World Champion title to his resume, as well. With the PRCA world champions crowned for 2025, the cowboys and cowgirls get to take a short break before hitting the busy stretch of the big indoor winter rodeos. Denver, Fort Worth, and
San Antonio will get the year started off with a bang. The PBR has kicked off its 2026 Unleash the Beast Tour with a couple of stops up north. After each winning one of the first two stops, Dalton Kasel and Marco Rizzo are tied for the lead in the world standings. But, as we all know, there’s still a long way to go before the World Finals in May. We hope you enjoy this issue of Humps N Horns! Until next time, Terry
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Bryce Jensen thrives at first NFR, wins rookie race
One of the tightest races in PRORODEO entering the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Dec. 4-13 was the chase for the Resistol Rookie of the Year honor in bull riding.
“Getting the round win got the nerves out of the system and then I just started riding and having fun with it,” Jensen said. “I wasn’t nervous about it because I got the first one knocked out.”
Four rookies, Hudson Bolton, Qynn Andersen, Bryce Jensen and Luke Mackey, qualified for the sports signature event. The quartet arrived in Las Vegas separated by $40,560 and with go-rounds paying $36,668 at the NFR – no lead was safe at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The 20-year-old cowboy from Huntsville, Texas, said finishing atop the pack during a go-round in Las Vegas was more than he could have hoped for.
The four Resistol Rookies showed out on the biggest stage, combining for 22 qualified rides, $543,001 in NFR earnings and two round wins. All four finished in the top seven of the NFR average standings. But when the dust settled, Jensen earned the rookie crown, besting Mackey by $94,122. “I did what I could and tried my best,” Jensen told the PRORODEO Sports News. “It worked out well, and I can’t complain.” Jensen arrived in Las Vegas third in the Resistol Rookie Standings for bull riding, trailing leader Hudson Bolton by $22,435. But he didn’t enter the competition with an underdog mindset. “I just trusted in the Lord’s process, let it play out how it’s supposed to and just had fun with it,” Jensen said. “I made it there, so that took the pressure off and allowed me just to go have fun and do my best.” Jensen knew he had a chance for a special NFR when he earned the Round 4 win with an 87.5-point ride on Barnes PRCA Rodeo’s Purple Wave’s Karaoke Nights.
“It was a dream come true to go on the stage and take a victory lap,” he said. “The victory lap was cool. Really cool. I wish I got to do more than one, but there’s always next year.” Jensen started his rodeo career on the timed event side, competing in team roping and tie-down roping. But Bradlee Miller helped convince his family to let him get on bulls in sixth grade. He was supposed to stop riding bulls when he got to high school. But Jensen exceeded expectations and made bull riding his primary event. Jensen hoped to compete for the Resistol Rookie All-Around crown this year, but it didn’t quite work out. Now, he has his sights set on winning the Linderman Award before his time in PRORODEO is complete. Now, Jensen’s sights are set on replicating his success in the 2026 campaign. “I’ll keep continuing to ride how I’ve been riding and have fun with it,” Jensen said. “The pressure of making your first Finals is gone, so I can just have fun with it now. I know I can do it and I just have to believe in myself.” Article courtesy of PRCA Media. PRCA photo by Kathryn Coleman
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Father Must Take Priority in Spiritual Matters....
The Bible is given to us as a help to learn more about the character of God and there are many people out there following the scriptures and doing a pretty good job at it. The problem is that the Bible in and of itself can easily mislead people to think that in following God’s Word we are operating in His character. God’s character is unconditional love, not that He’s angry and waiting for His chance to pour out His wrath on humanity. The scriptures have been very valuable to my growth in understanding a lot of things about God but my experiences with Him have allowed me to trust who He is.
Just because I read every article about something doesn’t mean I know it in my heart. Although we may have intellectual understanding of something, experience will prove that knowledge alone is not the power that brings it to life, its the hands on and maybe a bit of failing to do it exactly right that helps the understanding to be valuable for us. Happy New Year! Jesus Loves You! Cody Custer
Unfortunately, there are many who know the Word better than they know the God behind the words. In spiritual matters, relationship always trumps knowledge. We can know all there is to know about something intellectually but experience is what brings life to anything.
Jan 9-10-11l New River, AZ Call Cody Custer 580-729-1962
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RIDER RUNDOWN with...
Zo Van Tassell By Kalli Barber CAC Media Group
January always makes me feel productive. It’s a time to look back at the previous year and revel in everything I accomplished, while writing up new goals and a new to-do list in the crisp, white pages of my planner. January makes it feel like everything is possible. And that is certainly the case for 15-year-old Zo VanTassell. Not only did Van Tassell check some big items off his list for 2025, but he is also setting his sights even higher for 2026 and has a list of both major and microgoals to get him there. KB: Okay, Zo, can you please give our readers some background information about you?
ZV: Sure, I am 15 and live in Panguitch, Utah. I am currently a freshman, and I go to public school. KB: And how did you get started riding bulls? ZV: I come from a family of bull riders. My grandpa on my mom’s side, my uncle, and my dad, Zach, rode, and now it’s my turn. I got started when I was four. I did mutton busting at the Days of ‘47, and I have been riding ever since. After riding sheep, I moved up to calves and then started riding mini bulls. KB: And do you do any high school rodeo? ZV: Yeah, I am part of the Utah high school team. I am currently sitting 16th out of 35 bull riders. And I am also a team roper for Utah, too. I’m a header. KB: You guys have a lot of bull riders out that direction. We have a pretty small group in Iowa. When does your spring season start again? ZV: I think we kick it off again in March. It went on until November last year. We have 16 rodeos for our high school season, eight in the fall and eight in the spring. KB: Wow, that’s a lot! ZV: Yeah, we go pretty much every weekend. I am hoping to try to get qualified for nationals this year. I would really like to qualify in roping and bull riding. KB: Well, you had a pretty good end of the year to help springboard you into that goal. Can you tell readers how things went for you out in Vegas?
Zo Van Tassell, 15, Panguitch, Utah
ZV: Vegas was awesome! It was the first time I had ever been out there. The back number ceremony was really cool, and everything about Vegas was a lot of fun. I ended up riding all Humps-Horns.com · 9 · January 2026
three of my bulls and wound up reserve world champion for the 14-15-year-old age group.
and the guys from the Rocky Mountain Region. We did photos with everyone who qualified.
KB: That’s fantastic, congratulations! Tell me more about the rounds you had out there.
KB: That’s very cool. Do you have anyone you want to give a shout-out to for helping you reach that goal?
ZV: For the first round, I drew one 5F Bucking Bulls’ bull named Gas Monkey. I managed to cover him for 70. I was tied for 4th/5th in the round. For the second round, I had Two Digit Midget, who is contracted by Valenzuela Bucking Bulls. He bucked really hard. I think I was 67 on him. It was also my birthday that day, which made it even more fun. I was excited to get to ride and cover my bull on my birthday.
ZV: My coaches, Joe Frost and JRob, were a huge help. So were my parents, my mom, Zach, and my dad. I can take parts of the things my grandpa and Zach did and put them together to find something that works for me, and Joe helps me with things like practicing, mindset, and getting out of my comfort zone.
Heading into the short round, I came in sitting third in the average. For my bull that round, I had another one from 5F. His name was Cookie, and he was a black and white bull. I scored 70. After that ride, it bumped me up to second in the average, and I ended up as the reserve world champion. KB: Sounds like you got a pretty good birthday present. Did you pick up some new hardware with that win? ZV: Yeah, I got a new buckle, a hat, a couple of bags, a cooler, a new cup, and a bunch of photos with the other contestants
KB: It sounds like you have some great people in your corner. What is some of the advice they have given you over the years? ZV: The best advice I have gotten is to just keep my head down and do what I do. You don’t always need to listen to everyone else. A lot of people have advice for bull riders, but it is important not to let everything go to your head. Pick what you want and what you think will benefit you, and don’t get caught up with the rest of it. KB: I like that. Let’s move on to some fun questions. Since this is our January issue, I always want to know riders’ New Year’s Resolutions.
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ZV: My New Year’s Resolution this year is to win the IMBA Finals. KB: Alright, that’s a good one. What can we catch you snacking on when you’re in the car on the way to a rodeo? ZV: I really like beef jerky, and normally I am drinking a Pink Lemonade.Powerade. KB: What hobbies do you have outside of riding bulls? ZV: I do team roping, I wrestle, and I love dirt bikes. I ride my dirt bike all over.
you going and what are you going to do when you get there? ZV: I am going to go to Texas, and I want to visit Bucktown and J.B. Mauney. KB: That would definitely be a cool trip! Alright, Zo, thanks for chatting with me. Congratulations on an outstanding finish in Vegas. I hope you have a good rest of 2026. For more information about junior bull riding, you can check out the National High School Finals Rodeo page or the Yeti Junior NFR on Facebook.
KB: What podcast can we catch you listening to? ZV: Let’s Freaking Rodeo is my favorite. KB: That’s a good one. I liked their recent episode with Ky Hamilton. ZV: My favorite episode is the one with Stetson. I have listened to it probably a thousand times. KB: If you could go to any state you haven’t been to, where are Humps-Horns.com · 11 · January 2026
Kalli Barber is a high school senior and a member of the CAC Media Group. She lives on a farm in Eastern Iowa, where she and her two siblings have a dairy show string that they compete with at national shows around the country. She also writes for the Eastern Iowa Farmer Magazine.
By PRCA Media Department
Stetson Wright wins PRCA All-Around, Bull Riding World Championship LAS VEGAS — All Stetson Wright had to do was wait for bareback riding to come to an end. The 26-year-old Beaver, Utah, cowboy had built a big enough lead over Wacey Schalla for the all-around title that all he had to do was wait to see where the 20-year-old phenom placed in Round 10 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Saturday night. Schalla’s 89.75-point ride on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Resistol’s Secrets Out was good enough for a trip to the pay window. But it brought an end to the all-around world championship race before Wright had to get on the back of a horse and ride. “They told me after I tore that hamstring a second time to go find a desk job,” said Wright, who missed the entire 2024 season with a hamstring injury. “I think that’s what means so much to me. I had hit rock bottom and there was a lot to process, but I just knew that there was no way that it could be over, and so I just buckled back down, kept surrounding myself with champions.” The championship is the sixth in all-around for Wright. But he wasn’t done.
Wright went on to claim third in the average for bull riding but claimed his 10th world championship in the process. He won six total rounds at the NFR between saddle bronc and bull riding. Wright now has 23 career NFR round wins – at this year’s NFR he had four in saddle bronc riding and three in bulls. His seven wins at an NFR eclipsed his personal record of six round wins at the 2020 NFR at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. ProRodeo Hall of Famer Trevor Brazile, the King of Cowboys, was the last cowboy to capture seven round wins at Finals rodeos. In 2015, Brazile won five rounds at the NFR and two rounds at the National Finals Steer Roping. Wright brought in $196,297 in NFR earnings and finished with a single-season all-around earnings record of $817,088, just short of becoming the first-ever cowboy to win $1 million in a single season. Wright initially set the all-around earnings mark in 2022 with $758,829. Wright’s 10 world championships - six in all-around 2019-2023 and 2025; bull riding (2020, 2022 and 2023); and saddle bronc
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riding (2021). Those 10 world championships put him in the same conversation as PRORODEO legends. Only Trevor Brazile (26); Guy Allen (18); Jim Shoulders (16); Dean Oliver (11); and Everett Bowman (10) have won at least 10 PRCA World Championships. Wright’s six all-around world titles tied him with Larry Mahan (1966-70, 1973) and Tom Ferguson (1974-1979). “Every gold buckle means something to me, but these two right here, it means a lot because I had to fight back and do things that I wasn’t supposed to do,” Wright said. “Then all through the year, it was just knockout, punctured lung, broken ribs, just a bunch of beatings I was taking. “But standing here today, it was worth every second of it and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” The race between Wright and Schalla was the biggest storyline heading into the NFR, as the two battled it out all season and swapped spots on multiple occasions in the PRCA | Bill Fick Ford Bull Riding World Standings. Wright held onto the lead in the all-around race virtually all year, but it became a ride-off entering Round 1 in Las Vegas.
second rodeo since he was injured in early September in Puyallup (Wash.), and missed the remainder of the regular season. He set the tone early with a 90-point ride in saddle bronc on Wayne Vold Rodeo’s Renegade. Later that night, he won the bull riding with an 89.75-point ride on Powder River Rodeo’s Big Shasta. Wright was bucked off during his final bull ride against the Pendleton Whisky Let er’ Buck Bull of the Year, Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Magic Touch. T.J. Gray claimed first in the average after an 88.5-point ride on Rosser Rodeo’s Pegasus. Gray finished with 610.5 points on seven head. He was the only cowboy to ride seven bulls at this year’s NFR. “These world titles that I won mean a lot to me, but when I walked up on stage with Ryder and now Statler … the feeling of just how proud I am of them because I know how hard it is to win gold buckles and get to the top,” Wright said. “There are 30 guys in the bronc riding who all have a chance to win a world title all year long. It’s probably one of the hardest events to win a world title.” Article provided courtesy of PRCA.
Wright started the NFR strongly out of the gate. It was just his
Stetson Wright won Round 1 of the Wrangler NFR with an 89.75 point ride on Big Shasta (Powder River Rodeo). PRCA photo by Mallary Beinborn. Humps-Horns.com · 13 · January 2026
Inspiration Point
of our circumstances. Happiness is more of a state of mind, while joy is rooted in Jesus Christ. Even though we are called to have joy over happiness, that doesn’t make it a bad thing to be happy over worldly things. It is natural to feel happy due to your situation or accomplishments. Happiness itself isn’t an issue, but it becomes a problem when you chase after that happiness instead of basking in the joy found in Jesus.
Joy vs Happiness
Joy and happiness are often considered the same thing, but when you really look at the definitions and context behind each, you may find that they aren’t as similar as they seem. The difference between joy and happiness can be simply broken down into this: happiness is an effect of the world and is fleeting, while joy is substantial and lasting. We often confuse the giddy laughter of life’s comforts for the joy that can be found in Jesus. But joy sustains our souls even in the middle of struggle and heartache. Happiness is defined as “a state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable or satisfying experience” from Merriam-Webster. The biblical definition of joy, however, is not a fleeting feeling connected to worldly things. The best example of biblical joy is the story of Job in the Bible. He was stripped of all his possessions, children and wealth, but he still trusted God and found joy in that trust. “The Spirit of God has made me; breath of the Almighty gives me life.” – Job 33:4 Job knew what happened to him wasn’t fair, but that didn’t stop him from acknowledging the greatness of his Creator and having faith that there was a reason for his struggles. God is just, and neither his ways nor his thoughts align with ours. It is in our best interest to pray that our goals align with what He has in store for us and not just ask Him to bless our intentions. The difference in a biblical context is the source. Joy comes from Jesus, and happiness comes from the world. Worldly possessions, circumstances or people can cause happiness, but the moment something disagreeable happens or you make a mistake, the happiness is replaced with sadness or anger. Happiness is easily replaced because the source is always changing. That is why joy that comes from Jesus never fails. Jesus never leaves or forsakes us, making the joy that comes from Him everlasting, regardless
In today’s world, many people are chasing happiness. Some people may not be happy with where they are in life because they always want more. Happiness is presented to us through advertisements and social media posts as the ultimate goal of life. Influencers, celebrities and even some churches tell us that happiness is the way to prove you’ve had a fulfilled life. “Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.” – Proverbs 14:13 This verse reminds us that happiness isn’t lasting and cannot coexist with hardship. Happiness is a frame of mind based on a feeling. This verse shows that joy can coexist with hardship. It tells of how even if you have a smile on your face or are laughing, your soul may be crying out in pain. Eternal joy that comes from Jesus allows you to still find joy in the sadness. It isn’t just a frame of mind or a feeling; it comes from the perspective of knowing you have a Savior who always loves you, no matter what is happening in your life. Living in a corrupt world can cause us to fall into sin, such as chasing after happiness instead of the joy that comes from Jesus. As a Christian, there are many dangers that come with following worldly happiness: Happiness can encourage moral compromise: When pursuing worldly happiness, it often becomes easy to justify one’s sins in the name of being happy. Happiness can create a shallow faith: Chasing happiness can cause you to think less about deep joy, making your faith less important as you pursue the things of the world. Happiness can become an idol: Pursuing happiness may start out as a simple goal or thing to reach, but the more you see others living the life you want on social media, it can become an obsession or even an idol. It can become all you think about and turn from a fun goal into something unhealthy and even sinful. It’s important to know the difference. It is important to be aware of the things you are chasing after and when they become unhealthy. Happiness isn’t a bad thing until it becomes an obsession or gets in the way of your faith.
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By Riggin Pearce CAC Media Group
Living Life to Glorify Christ In today’s world, the term Christian has been warped to fit many different ways of living. Overall, I think this is bad for the Christian faith because it misrepresents Jesus and his kingdom. I’ve found that there are two main paths confused Christians can go down. The first group are followers of the law rather than Christ. The “law” in the Bible could be summarized as God’s instructions and “rules” for the people, such as the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament. Living solely by the law separates us from the love and grace we can receive from Jesus Christ. Galatians 5:4 directly speaks to this when Paul says, “You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.” The term alienated means to feel estranged, isolated, or disconnected. As we know as followers of Christ, the greatest gift of all time is the love and sacrifice Jesus displayed on the cross for us, knowing we would turn our backs on him at some point. When we are trying to live justified by the law, rather than accepting the gift Jesus gave us on the cross, we are spitting on that gift.
DONE,” can be related to rodeo, and specifically to bull riding. When I show up to a rodeo, I am thinking about what I need to do: leave the chute good, mash with my legs, control my free arm, draw my knees, maintain focus, and get off good. It clouds my mind of what’s important, which is to ride my bull for the full eight seconds. If I try to put too much emphasis on one thing or the other, I lose sight of the bigger picture. The same can be said for following Christ. As followers of Christ, we need to make sure we are looking at the bigger picture, which is what Jesus has DONE on the cross for us. To honor that bigger picture, we as Christians should be conscious of Jesus in our actions, but still focus on living a full life that glorifies God. Similar to riding a bull. The goal is to stay on for eight seconds, and while it is important to be aware of the parts that make up the ride, they should be used as tools to reach the end goal.
As Christians, it can be very easy to fall into the mindset of “do this”, “do that”, “then this”, “oh and do that”, but when we slow down and get intimate with Christ, we realize that it’s already done. Paul makes this very clear later on in Galatians 5:6 when he says, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”
Another misconception of being a Christian is the freedom we have. In Galatians 5:13, the first part of the scripture says, “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free,” but if you read further, it admonishes you from using that freedom for sin by saying, “do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh.” I’ve heard the phrase “once saved always saved” over and over, but this, too, is a misconception. Each day we step out of bed is another opportunity. If God did not need us, he wouldn’t have woken us up. But each day is an opportunity full of freedom. Each and every decision throughout the day, we have a choice to follow Christ or follow our fleshly desires. Say there’s a bull riding on Saturday night. You ride your bull and win the rodeo,
This same ideology of “it’s not what we DO, but it’s what He’s
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By Kelly B. Robbins
701 Magic Potion
55 Straight Buck-Offs and Counting! Bull riding has become one of the most popular sports in America. Rooted in our country’s Western and ranching history, fans are drawn to the thrills and excitement, the tradition, and the test of courage between one bull and one rider. Every season, a few riders and a few bulls rise to the top as that year’s “cream of the crop”. They stand alone as consistent competitors and amazing athletes. For the bulls, one of the ways to measure their greatness lies in their ability to consistently unseat riders. A bull that regularly bucks off riders quickly earns respect, builds a reputation, and makes the sport more thrilling for the fans. Magic Potion is one of those bulls. His streak is now at 55 consecutive buck-offs and counting! That is a new record for the PBR, and an amazing accomplishment! Bushwacker held the record with 42 straight buck-offs until JB Mauney rode him to the buzzer in Tulsa in 2013 to break that streak. Cool Whip then held the record with 48 straight buck-offs, until Sandro Batista rode him to the buzzer in Sacramento in 2025 to break that streak. Now Magic Potion holds the record at 55 straight buckoffs, far surpassing the old record of 48 consecutive buck-offs. This amazing bovine athlete brought his record 54 straight buck-offs into the arena as he took on Brady Fielder at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire on December 13. There they
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battled it out, with Magic Potion out-dueling Fielder in 4.80 seconds, extending his buck-off streak to 55!
once in a while, but he’s not going to let you walk up to him and love on him by any means!”
This eight-year-old bovine phenom is owned by K Bar C Bucking Bulls and Daniels Cattle Company. “Magic Potion is unpredictable,” observed co-owner Kenny McElroy of K Bar C Bucking Bulls. “You never really know what he’s going to do. He just does whatever it takes to get that rider off. I’ve not seen a bull as smart and athletic as Magic Potion. He just figures out a way to get that rider off.”
When I asked Kenny to describe Magic Potion in one word, he gave me two. “High octane!” he said and laughed. “Everything he does is 90 miles per hour. When he’s coming out of the pen, when we’re loading him on the truck, when he’s playing in the dirt, and when he’s bucking at an event, he’s high octane all the way!”
K Bar C’s ranch in Mt. Orab, Ohio is home to Magic Potion. “We have 152 acres at our place, and we keep about 200 bucking bulls there. We own a little over 500 acres total,” shared Kenny. “We have an indoor training facility and a full arena. We can house 160 bucking bulls at an event and do ABBI Futurities. We’ve got a real nice complex that started out as a soybean field!”
“I bought Magic Potion from Bart Futrell,” Kenny reflected. “I first saw him in North Carolina at a Futurity event. I thought that two-year-old bull was really special. I asked Bart then if he would sell him, but he wasn’t ready. When he was a four-yearold, he was the high-marked bull at several events. I talked to Bart again and he finally sold him to me. We’ve taken his career to a new level.”
“Magic Potion has a pretty rank personality overall,” Kenny revealed. “He’s a bull with an attitude, but that’s okay. I like him with a little attitude. He gets along with most of our bulls, but he and Preacher’s Kid do not get along. They will fight every time they are together. Magic Potion is also pretty selective about who is next to him at PBR events. He might let you scratch his head
Magic Potion fractured his front leg at a PBR Team event in Greensboro in 2023. “When Magic Potion broke his leg, we used minerals, a TwoBulls supplement, and an amazing product called OptiWize,” Kenny divulged. He was nursed back to health successfully, and able to return to action and continue his recordsetting bucking performances.
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K Bar C has worked with five top nutritionists to create a feed that is 5% fat and 16 ½% protein. They also buy a premium quality, high protein hay. “Magic Potion gets fed twice a day,” Kenny shared. “He gets 8 ½ pounds of feed in the morning and in the evening. He also gets really good hay. We get a high protein hay out of Arkansas for the bulls we haul. It helps our bulls look good and perform well.” Kenny and his wife Christy are gradually turning over the bucking bull business to their kids. Son Zach has taken over the two-year-old program, and daughter Josie McElroy Ogilbee hauls and flanks all the bulls to the PBR UTB and Teams events. “The kids are running things more now,” Kenny said. “So, Christy and I can go on a vacation once in a while! I enjoy watching it on TV with my grandson!”
“Magic Potion gets exercised, vibe plates, and laser therapy twice a week. It’s like a day at the spa. Josie invested in a thermal camera that videos the bull in motion, and it shows where a bull is hurting. That has done so much for our bull program because we know right where they are hurting and can apply the cold laser therapy right away.” “I would like fans to know that Magic Potion, at eight-years-old, is in the best shape of his life,” Kenny concluded. “We have no intention of slowing him down. He loves to buck and he loves to go! Since we retired Preacher’s Kid, we invite all of Preacher’s Kid fans to embrace Magic Potion. He’s a special bull and he has so much more to offer!”
Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.
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The 2025 Wrangler NFR was a culmination of highs and lows for bull rider JR Stratford. Stratford overcame a list of injuries to return to Las Vegas. He started the NFR on a heater as he rode four out the first five bulls including this Round 5 win with 90.5 points on Deal Me In (Rafter H Rodeo Livestock). However, Stratford was dealt another blow the following night when he suffered a serious head injury in Round 6 and was unable to compete in the rest of the NFR. PRCA photo by Kathryn Coleman.
Photos courtesy of BullStock Media and Junior NFR.
Photos courtesy of BullStock Media and Junior NFR.
Josh & Ruby DeGrado Husband & Wife team Each Doing Their Part By Barbara Pinnella
We return to our behind-the-scenes interviews, and this month we speak with married couple, Josh and Ruby DeGrado. Both of them work for the PBR, although their jobs do not really intersect. While Josh is on the road a majority of the time, Ruby, while she does attend events, can work online, so she is able to stay home more. Read on to get an insight to exactly what their jobs entail.
Josh “My title is Logistics Manager, but I wear a lot of hats with that. I run a camera once in a while, I help manage special events, and women’s rodeo. I am all over. Specifically, the big picture with Logistics Manager, is that I manage the drivers and their trucks. At any time, we have 15 or 20 semis up and down the road, not just with the Teams tour, but with our individual season.
long days.” When the event is over, normally a Sunday, play that back in reverse. They do what they call a pre-out. They will get everything that is ground level out of the arena. The dirt comes out overnight. Josh and team are back early in the morning to get everything out of the air; all the lighting, the video and audio will come down. Then they load up and are off to the next city. “My guys can drive 11 hours a day. If it is further than that they stay in their truck for a night or two, and then Wednesday night
“I have to make sure that the trucks get there on time, that we know what is in each truck and where they are going, that the insurance is up to date, and all of the legalities that go with that. But the drivers in the trucks are my main focus, and they are consistently on the road. I do about 42 events a year, so that is 42 cities and 42 weekends. I live in Fort Worth, so we have some events there throughout the year that I do.” Josh told us that each driver has their own assigned unit, and everyone is responsible for informing Josh if something is wrong with a rig. They also must keep their unit clean. Those tasks are not always easy, when you consider just how much they run up and down the road. It is important to mention here that they don’t just throw some dirt or sand on the ground and have an event – oh no! “It all starts with the trucks getting to their location,” Josh told us. “The trucks have to make it, regardless of the weather, and they arrive two days before an event. So that is normally a Wednesday for Teams. Thursday morning, we are at the arena at 6:00 a.m. unloading the trucks. That takes a few hours and a lot of coordination. All of the departments have to work together. After that production takes over, and they build everything. These are
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we are normally checking everybody into a hotel. For the Team tour, my guys will be away from home for four months. For the individual tour they are on the road for six months straight. There is no time to get home. That is why I try to take really good care of those guys. They devote their time to this and sacrifice a lot.” Ten months a year on the road. They are actually long-haul truckers. Big difference is, once they get to where they are going, they then have to set up and tear down. Josh says they love what they do, and the fact that they stay with the job is a testament to that, and Josh is no different. “I have been with the PBR for just about four years. I had been around it for a long time; I grew up in Colorado. That is where their headquarters was for quite some time. I knew some people who were involved. I wanted to go out to New York City for the weekend to watch the event.
“I also help the riders with tickets,” she told us. “If they need help with a hotel, I can help them with that as well, but that doesn’t happen too often. I set up all their appearances. For example, a sponsorship might come to me and ask if they could get a rider to do a signing. I will call a rider, and they will tell me if they will do it or not. During Teams I have to coordinate with the GMs or their assistant, but during the UTB I can go straight to the rider. Ruby and Josh also often travel together, which makes the time on the road a lot more fun. He even put internet in his semi so that Ruby could work. Between the jobs that they both hold, they are not home much, and there is little time for any type of vacation. They try to set up
“At the time, Jerome Robinson was still managing and still with us, and he needed a driver. I happened to have a CDL, so my career here started with helping them to get up and down the road. That turned into full-time, and then managing that part of the business after Jerome passed.” Josh was quick to point out what a great opportunity this has been. He gets to see the country, and meet a lot of really good people, and he also learns a lot along the way.
Ruby Ruby has been working for the PBR for almost eight years, and at her current job description as the Contestant Relations Manager in the Competition Department for roughly three years. She started as a receptionist. “About eight months after I began working there, they had an opening in Competition and I applied for it, and got the job. I grew up on a ranch and showed horses, so I know the Western lifestyle. I have been a bull riding fan since I was so young, and always loved PBR, so this is basically my dream job.” But don’t be fooled, there are many tasks that come with the job. “I help all of the riders and stock contractors with the draws for all of the PBR events, and that includes PBR Canada as well. I am not gone as much as you might think though. I only go to at least one, but sometimes two events a month. That also gives me time to spend with Josh. He does not do the Canada events, but he is at all of the others. For me, give me a keyboard and I’m good.” Just imagine how complicated that can get for those team events, especially the Finals. Between the bulls, the stock contractors, and the riders, there are so many moving parts involved, but Ruby is able to make it all work out.
as much time as possible, but it is hard with Josh normally only home for 24-48 hours at a time. “I do love my job though, even if it is hard sometimes. I am very fortunate and very grateful for all of the opportunities. I have gotten to go to some cool places and meet amazing people. I am always thankful and grateful for that.”
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Bryce Jensen was crowned the 2025 Resistol Rookie of the Year in Bull Riding. Jensen won Round 4 of the NFR with 87.5 points on Purple Wave’s Karaoke Nights (Barnes PRCA Rodeo). PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn. Beinborn.
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and there are guys there encouraging you to go to the party with them afterwards and have a good time. But you had planned on going to the 8 am church service the next morning. You are now faced with a decision. Chase the feeling of going out and partying, or going back to the hotel, eating a good meal, and waking up early for church the next morning. God blessed us with freedom so we CAN do whatever we want. But one decision gratifies the flesh, and the other glorifies Jesus. Being a Christian is not a one-time decision. Following Christ is the small choices we make every single day. Paul summarises these two different types of people who make opposite choices later on in Galatians 5. First, being the things someone does who lives by their flesh, or how they want to feel as “sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.” He later describes the acts of someone living in a manner that glorifies Christ, also known as the fruits of the Spirit, as “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Living the life of a bull rider, we have the most amazing job anyone could ever ask for, but with this comes freedom and decisions that we are faced with. It is important to remember that we are defined by Christ and what He’s already done for us! If you think you love our Lord Jesus Christ, I encourage you to ask yourself which type of person you are: The one living for their flesh, or the one glorifying Christ?
My name is Riggin Pearce, and I’m from Sheridan, Wyoming. I am a follower of Christ who’s blessed with the ability to ride bulls and use that as my platform to share the Good News. I am incredibly excited to have the chance to do that through my youth ministry program, Next Step. I can’t wait to encourage and help y’all get to know Jesus for the first time or take the next step in your relationship with Him.
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Tristen Hutchings tangles with Pegasus (McCoy Rodeo) in Round 10 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. PRCA photo by Lara St Jacques.
Marco Rizzo captured the first Unleash the Beast victory of his career in Chicago, IL. The perfect 3 for 3 weekend was capped off by a 90.25 point ride on Man Hater in the championship round. Photo provided courtest of BullStock Media.
the next step for the pbr rider development group By Audrina Gordon CAC Media Group
A new year is here, and with it comes the chance to make your next round of resolutions. Are you a bull rider who wants to get more serious about your workouts? Are you looking for 2026 to be the year you step up your mental game? Did you set a goal to find a clinic or a coaching program that will take your riding to the next level? If this looks like your list of riding resolutions, the PBR Rider Development Group, Frost Legacy, and Next Generation Bull Riding might be just what you need.
The PBR Rider Development Group, headed by Director Joe Ernst, focuses on youth and professional bull rider development in the sport using research-backed methods and the best coaches in the industry. A protocol that will undoubtedly become the future of the sport. “We are looking to create a total and holistic experience for riders,” Ernst said. “We understand the importance of complete rider development. Guys will have access to everything they need to reach their maximum potential.” This holistic approach goes beyond just bull riding. This program is also looking to build the next group of bullfighters, barrel men, stock contractors, and safety men and women. Each of these people plays an important role in keeping riders safe and in propelling the sport forward, so it is important that they, too, receive training and program opportunities. The program will prioritize training, stock commensurate to a rider’s experience level, and practice pens, giving riders regular access to both. This is essential in minimizing injuries, which can have long-term impacts for younger riders who are still developing both physically and mentally. “If we look at a basketball program, say a college one, those players are shooting free throws at the end of every practice,” said Ernst. “Each day, they typically end practice taking 100 shots from the line. In a five-day practice week, that is 500 repetitions before they ever set foot on the court for a game. The guys riding in the PBR right now are getting on about ten practice bulls a week – far fewer reps. In fact, it takes a bull rider a year to get in the same number of reps as that basketball player gets in a week. The practice is where you gain the skills you need to succeed.”
Joe Ernst Director, Rider Development & Outreach - PBR
Making this a reality requires some visionary thinking. Ernst is working with Next Generation Bull Riding, which helps organize events in a qualifier format. To be eligible for the qualifier, riders must purchase a $200 membership, which includes coaching discounts and access to workouts and training. After a rider purchases their membership, they are encouraged to enter their local qualifier, putting them on the path to compete at designated PBR Velocity Tour stops, the same tour stops featuring professional
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PBR athletes. Same stage, same crowd, same chances to stand out as one of the best. It’s all built into the program’s design. “The next step in this is NextGen will create a team-based, yearround program with regular practices, both on the ground and on livestock. They will compete in local, regional, and finally in a championship,” Ernst said. “Outside of the PBR teams league, regular training in skills, fitness, and mental sharpness is something that isn’t really done currently.” To prepare riders for this level of competition, Ernst has assembled an all-star team of coaches, offering riders an experience like no other. On the technical skill side, athletes will have access to Joe Frost and his team at Frost Legacy School. “I challenged Joe to come up with a drill to help riders hone in on every move they need to make, from their spine placement, hip placement, knees, and feet to how they hold their free arm,” he said. “This allows riders to pinpoint exactly what they need to work on in a standard and repeatable curriculum.” Along with teaching riders the technical skills, Frost has cultivated guidelines for the type and size of stock that riders should be getting on at each age group. “The stock needs to be developmentally appropriate for the rider,” said Ernst. “Joe’s big thing is to put riders on the right stock and have them ride forever, ride 12 or even 15 seconds, don’t just stop when you get to eight. This helps them develop their confidence and focus.” The PBR Rider Development Group is also working with Champion Living, a fitness company specializing in rodeo athlete fitness and training. Champion Living uses both group and oneon-one coaching models that meet athletes where they currently are, assess their goals, and help them create both a fitness and nutrition plan to improve their overall health and optimize their performance in the gym and the arena.
barrels or in their practice pens. Another revolutionary thing about the program is the development of a PBR Certified Coaching program that will be available to high school and college coaches to help their athletes maximize their success. This certification program will be led by Frost and will create a standard to follow in all areas of training. If all of this sounds like the conditions the PBR athletes might train under, well, that’s exactly the point. Ernst hopes to create an environment where training and leveled development take center stage. When riders put in the hours working with coaches, riding in practice pens, and hitting the gym, the results they achieve in the arena speak for themselves. Year Zero, as Ernst calls the spring of 2026, will be a mix of qualifiers and tour stops, leading up to the World Finals in Texas in May. While some of the qualifier dates have passed, riders who are looking to get in on the action can still qualify. Moving forward, the model will follow a team format, just like what the PBR uses now in the team league launched in 2022. Riders involved in the PBR Rider Development training programs will be allowed to compete at the local and state levels to try and qualify for regionals and eventually a World Finals. And the most exciting part for riders? Having access to the athletes already competing in the PBR. Next Gen offers youth riders the chance to ride their own stock and compete against the professionals in pro-am events at the end of their training camps. Not only will the competition be fun for everyone involved, but getting to hang out with and learn from the professionals goes a long way in helping to develop the future of the sport. A step-by-step plan that offers real results at every level, is fun to participate in, and gives developing riders a chance to work oneon-one with the riders they watch every week. It sounds like PBR Rider Development might have created the perfect all-in-one New Year’s Resolution for the next generation of bull riders.
For the final piece, helping riders develop a strong mental game, Ernst has brought in the Forging Leaders Performance Academy, which is run by John Robinson, also known as “Coach JRob.” JRob is a nationally recognized athlete performance coach, boasting a SEALFIT certification, and has created a program for riders known as the crucible. This program teaches riders that even though they are tired and under duress, their brains can still think correctly. For athletes struggling with mental fatigue, one component of this is training them to push through with a ‘can you do one, what about one more,’ model until they accomplish the task. This teaches them how to overcome their body’s stress response; the next time they get asked to perform the same exercise, they know they can do it, even though it might be hard. Ernst and his team are also in the process of writing beginner and intermediate-level books, packed with drills, fitness routines, and process breakdowns to help riders when they are at home on their
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Audrina Gordon is a member of the CAC Media Group and calls DeWitt, Iowa, home. A cattlewoman by trade, she raises purebred Angus cattle that she competes with all over the U.S. In addition to showing cattle, she is also a member of her school's nationally recognized livestock judging team.
WACEY SCHALLA 8 Seconds at a Time, a New Record is Born Wacey Schalla definitely did not experience any type of sophomore slump! In his second season competing in the PRCA, the young Oklahoma cowboy entered the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in a battle for the gold buckle in bull riding and the all-around cowboy race. In his second trip to Vegas, Schalla qualified in both bareback riding and bull riding and won $209,657.85 in the two events. What most people didn’t realize, was Schalla set a new record as the youngest cowboy in the history of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) to ever reach $1million in career earnings. The new milestone came in Round 6 when Schalla rode his bareback horse to a third place finish in the round and pocketed $21,882 in the process. At the ripe old age of 20 years, 1 month, and 7 days, Schalla made his mark in rodeo history.
In a sport where longevity, toughness, and patience are usually required to build wealth and legacy, Schalla compressed a decade’s worth of achievement into two seasons — and then capped it off on rodeo’s biggest stage. Schalla’s rise didn’t happen overnight, even if it feels that way to fans watching from the stands. Raised in Oklahoma, he grew up immersed in the cowboy way of life and rodeo competition. From a young age, he gravitated toward roughstock events — the most physically demanding disciplines in the sport. That mindset — simple, focused, and unflinching — has become a defining part of his identity. “I try not to think about the money when I nod my head,” Schalla told reporters during the National Finals Rodeo. “If you ride to win, the rest takes care of itself.”
Wacey Schalla started the 2025 NFR with a second place finish in Round 1 of the bull riding with an 88.5 point ride on Heartbreaker (Hampton Pro Rodeo). PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn. Humps-Horns.com · 30 · January 2026
Wacey Schalla won Round 4 of the National Finals Rodeo in the Bareback Riding with 87.25 points on No Whiskey’s Redlicious Meats (Beutler & Son Rodeo). PRCA photo by Mallory Beinborn. What makes Schalla’s achievement even more remarkable is how he earned the money. Bull riding alone is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Bareback riding, often called rodeo’s toughest event, demands explosive strength and flawless timing.
just want to get better every time I get on.”
To compete — and win — in both is rare.
That humility resonates in a sport that values grit over glamour. Fellow cowboys have noted that despite the attention, Schalla carries himself much the same way he did before the headlines — focused, respectful, and hungry.
Schalla’s breakout season also placed him in direct competition with established legends of the sport, including now 10x World Champion, Stetson Wright, who has defined the modern era of rodeo.
Schalla’s youth, versatility, and authenticity make him a natural ambassador for the sport. He represents tradition without being trapped by it — a cowboy who honors the past while pushing boundaries.
Rather than being overwhelmed, Schalla thrived.
For young rodeo athletes watching from junior arenas and high school barns, his story sends a powerful message: the ceiling is higher than ever.
“It’s an honor just to be competing against those guys,” Schalla said. “They’ve done everything I want to do in this sport.” In rodeo, money has always been a complicated measure of success. The sport values championships, buckle collections, and legacy as much as earnings. But crossing the $1 million mark carries symbolic weight. It represents consistency. Durability. Excellence under pressure. Schalla has been careful in how he addresses that pressure. In interviews, he consistently redirects attention back to preparation and riding fundamentals rather than accolades. “I still feel like I’ve got a lot to learn,” he said during the Finals. “I
When the dust settled on the 2025 NFR, Wacey Schalla’s name was etched permanently into PRCA history books. But even as he reached a milestone that defines entire careers, his own career is only beginning. More NFR appearances lie ahead. More championships remain within reach. And if his trajectory continues, the $1 million mark may soon look like just the first checkpoint. For now, Schalla remains focused on the same thing he was before the record — nodding his head, trusting his preparation, and riding eight seconds at a time.
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Boston, MA
PBR Unleash the Beast
Jan 2-3
Sarasota, FL
Jan 2-3
Portland, OR
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 2-4
Bangor, ME
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 6
Abingdon, VA
Jan 8
Fort Worth, TX
PBR Stockyards Showcase
Jan 9-10
North Charleston, SC
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 9-10
Spokane, WA
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 9-10
Des Moines, IA
Jan 9-11
New York, NY
Jan 10
Loretto, KY
$750 Pro
Mon priior
Jan 10
Van Wert, OH
$1000 Pro
Mon prior
Jan 10-11
Fishers, IN
Jan 12-14
Denver, CO
Jan 13
Abingdon, VA
Jan 15
Fort Worth, TX
Jan 15-17
Great Falls, MT
$88,000
PRCA Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals
Jan 15-17
Harrisburg, PA
$132,000
PRCA First Frontier Circuit Finals
Jan 16-17
Milwaukee, WI
PBR Unleash the Beast
Jan 16-17
Charleston, WV
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 16-17
Ontario, CA
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 17
Laredo, TX
WPBRO
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Loretto, KY
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Jan 17
Van Wert, OH
$1000 Pro
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Jan 17-18
Saginaw, MI
Jan 20
Abingdon, VA
$1,000
1/12
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Fort Worth, TX
$100,000
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Fort Worth, TX
PBR Stockyards Showcase
Jan 23-24
Tampa, FL
PBR Unleash the Beast
Jan 23-24
Grand Rapids, MI
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 23-24
Tulsa, OK
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 23-24
Rainsville, AL
$35,000
Jan 23-24
Vero Beach, FL
$16,000
Jan 24
Raleigh, NC
$60,000
Jan 24
Corsicana, TX
Jan 24
Raphine, VA
Jan 24
Loretto, KY
$750 Pro
Mon priior
Jan 24
Van Wert, OH
$1000 Pro
Mon prior
Jan 24-25
Moline, IL
$3,500*
$1,000
12/22-29
EC 1/4
904-333-5910
12pm
gosebra.com
$60,000
Elite Bullriders Association
SEBRA
Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo PBR Unleash the Beast 12pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA / XB Arena
T 419-203-2244 SEBRA/Hat Creek Arena Professional Championship Bull Riders PBR Velocity Tour
$1,000
1/5
12pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA PBR Stockyards Showcase
12pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA / XB Arena
T 419-203-2244 SEBRA/Hat Creek Arena Professional Championship Bull Riders 12pm
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SEBRA/Begoon Brothers Bucking Bulls
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Abingdon, VA
$1,000
1/19
12pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA
Jan 29
Fort Worth, TX
Jan 30
Rapid City, SD
Jan 30-31
Greenville, SC
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 30-31
Nampa, ID
PBR Velocity Tour
Jan 30-31
Pawhuska, OK
$32,000
Jan 31
Loretto, KY
$750 Pro
Mon priior
Jan 31
Van Wert, OH
$1000 Pro
Mon prior
Jan 31
Navarre, OH
$1000 Pro
1/19
PBR Stockyards Showcase $22,000
PRCA Xtreme Bulls
PRCA Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo 12pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA / XB Arena
T 419-203-2244 SEBRA/Hat Creek Arena 6pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA/Buckin’ on the Ridge
Jan 30-Feb 1 Sacramento, CA
PBR Unleash the Beast
Jan 31-Feb 1 Hoffman Estates, IL
Professional Championship Bull Riders
FEBRUARY Feb 3
Abingdon, VA
Feb 5
Fort Worth, TX
$1,000
1/26
12pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA PBR Stockyards Showcase
Feb 6-7
Salt Lake City, UT
PBR Unleash the Beast
Feb 6-7
Hampton, VA
PBR Velocity Tour
Feb 6-7
Grand Forks, ND
Feb 6-7
Verndale, MN
$8,000
1/26
Feb 7
Moab, UT
$5,000
1/26 & 2/2
Feb 7
Columbus, OH
$60,000
Feb 10
Abingdon, VA
$1,000
Feb 12
Fort Worth, TX
Feb 13-14
Battle Creek, MI
Feb 13-14
Pittsburgh, PA
PBR Unleash the Beast
Feb 13-14
Lexington, KY
PBR Velocity Tour
Feb 13-14
Everett, WA
PBR Velocity Tour
Feb 13-14
St Paul, MN
Feb 13-14
Dade City, FL
Feb 14
Kissimmee, FL
Feb 14
Raphine, VA
Feb 17
Abingdon, VA
Feb 19
Fort Worth, TX
PBR Stockyards Showcase
Feb 20-21
Jacksonville, FL
PBR Unleash the Beast
Feb 20-21
Reno, NV
PBR Velocity Tour
Feb 20-21
Sedalia, MO
Feb 20-21
Johnson City, TN
SEBRA
Feb 21
Corsicana, TX
WPBRO
Feb 21
Toledo, OH
Professional Championship Bull Riders
Feb 22
San Antonio, TX
$35,000
Feb 24
Abingdon, VA
$1,000
Feb 26
Fort Worth, TX
PBR Velocity Tour 5-8pm
651-248-2663
NFPB
970-639-0150
Bull Wars Bull Riding Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo
2/2
12pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA PBR Stockyards Showcase
2/4
nextgenrodeo.com
$60,000
SEBRA / TK Pro Rodeo
Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo Elite Bullriders Association
$5,000
2/2 9am - 2/6 6pm Mon prior
$1,000
$4,000
2/9
2/9
12pm
6pm
T 904-333-5910 Elite Bullriders Association gosebra.com
SEBRA/Begoon Brothers Bucking Bulls
gosebra.com
SEBRA
417-924-3591
NFPB
PRCA Xtreme Bulls 2/16
12pm
gosebra.com
SEBRA PBR Stockyards Showcase
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Bridgeport, CT
Feb 27-28
Youngstown, OH
Feb 28
Whitewright, TX
Feb 28
Raphine, VA
$750 Pro
Feb 28
Navarre, OH
$1000 Pro
Open
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2/23-25
817-296-4766
Dodson Bull Bash (Open, 35+, Junior)
Mon prior
gosebra.com
SEBRA/Begoon Brothers Bucking Bulls
gosebra.com
SEBRA/Buckin’ on the Ridge
817-822-1108
Texas Youth Bull Riders
6pm
YOUTH BULL RIDING EVENTS JANUARY Jan 3
Saginaw, TX
Jan 23-24
Stanton, TX
postmarked by 12/22/25
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Humps-Horns.com · 34 · January 2026
Ky Hamilton took third place in Round 8 of the National Finals Rodeo after notching an 88.5 point ride on Puckered Up (Dakota Rodeo). PRCA photo by Click Thompson.
CLASSIFIEDS Practice Pens
Practice Pens
PISGAH, AL - TIM COX, TCB, ANYTIME, CALL FIRST, 256-996-9426
JACKSONVILLE, NC - Aleck Barnard, Elite Cowboy Rodeo Assoc., Onslow Rodeo Arena, 6pm Every Other Sunday, Call First, 910-381-8597
NEW MARKET, AL - EC Hunt, 5:30pm Sun., 256-683-8169 BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, Anytime, Call First, 870-307-9923 CONWAY, AR - Mark Lindsey, Ride & Shine Cattle Company, Anytime, Call First, 501-730-4557 ELFRIDA, AZ - D Davis Bucking Bulls, 4pm Sat., Call First, 520-642-3737 LINCOLN, CA - B Bar Ranch, B Bar Indoor Arena, Rain or Shine, All Rough Stock, 916-206-4059 MARYSVILLE, CA - PacWest, 5pm Wed., Steers & Bulls, Call First, 530-751-6643 FRESNO, CA - Toro Bravo Arena, Thur. by appt., Call First, 559-577-2445
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ELIZABETH, CO - Tuff Garcia, Tuff E Nuff, 6pm Mon., Rain or Shine, 970-846-0788 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO - Tuff E Nuff, 6pm Wed., Apr-Nov., 970-846-6828/3354 ALDEN, IA - Circle C Rodeo, 6pm Wed., Rain or Shine, Call for alternate dates 641-373-3625
Do You Have a Livestock Layover or Practice Pen? List it for FREE in the Classifieds.
WOODBINE, IA - Tom & Kristina Kelley, every Sun. (weather permitting). Beginner - rank bulls. Call 712-5922493
Call our office at 325-500-BULL (2855)
KENDALLVILLE, IN - B Bar A Bucking Bulls, Heidi Speicher, 7pm Every Thur, Call First, 260-564-5864/Troy
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JACKSONVILLE, IL - Lazy C Rodeo, 10am-3pm Sun., Rain or shine, Call First, 217-245-8280
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CHANDLER, OK - JAM Bulls, 2pm Sun., 7pm Wed., Call First, 405-570-9010 SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime with 4-6 hour notice, Rain or Shine, 307-461-1741 EAGLEVILLE, TN - BF Cattle Company, 2pm Sun., Jackpot, Call First, 615-336-4313 EMORY, TX - Oakes & Greene’s, 7pm Wed., 903-348-8630 LORENA, TX - Rocking S Ranch, Tue., Jackpot, Call First, 254-716-0779 MANSFIELD, TX - JC Knapp Ranch, 4pm Sun/6pm Wed., $5 at the gate to ride as many as you want, 817-223-3692 SIMMS, TX - Wilburn Bucking Bulls, 7pm Every Other Thur., 903-543-3025 PETROLIA, TX - Norris Dalton, 7pm Wed., 940-733-3020 DECATUR, TX - Cullen Calame, Denton Creek Farms, Call First, 940-393-3730 NOCONA, TX - 4x Arena, Call First, 501-944-1907 NOCONA, TX - Locke Bucking Bulls, Call First, 940-872-0733 WILLS POINT, TX - Austin Arena Bulls, Barrels, & Poles. $10 per ride/run or $25 for all you can ride. Bulls for all ages. 214-7265799
Livestock Layovers BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, White River Rodeo, 870-307-9923 RAYMOND, IL - Randy Littrell, Shop Creek Cattle, 217-556-0551
CLASSIFIEDS Livestock Layovers
Livestock Layovers
Livestock Layovers
MARYSVILLE, KS - Gary Hershey, 4H Bucking Bulls and Marysville Sale Barn, Call First, 785-292-4952
CLAYTON, NM - Justin Keeth, Lazy J 3 Bucking Bulls, 575-447-0877
DUBLIN, TX - Mike Godfrey, Godfrey 4X Cattle, 817-235-2852
BETHESDA, OH - 15 Miles off I-70, TCB Ranch, 304-281-4530
MANSFIELD, TX - JC Knapp Ranch, JC Knapp Rodeo, 817-223-3692
SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime w/ 4-6 hours notice, 307-461-1741
MIDLAND, TX - Ted Norton, Norton Bucking Bulls, 432-413-8433
LAKE CHARLES, LA - Keith Strickland, Deep South Rodeo Genetics, 337-304-1493 SALEM, MO - Hwy 32 & 72, Salem Livestock Auction, 573-729-8880 HELENA, MT - Jim Horne, Bull Horne Ranch, 406-459-5706 FERNLEY, NV - Nathan Pudsey, Circle P Bucking Bulls, 775-750-2168
BOX ELDER, SD - Gus “Duane” Aus, Lazy Heart O Ranch, 605-923-3426 BUCHANAN, TN - Parsons & Milam 731-642-8346 CLARKSVILLE, TX - Brian Agnew, BA Livestock, 903-669-9189
DECATUR, TX - Cullen Calame, Denton Creek Farms, 940-393-3730 SIMMS, TX - Near I-30 Texarkana, Wilburn Bucking Bulls, 863-381-2799 CHEYENNE, WY - Floyd & Ann Thomas, TTnT Ranch, 307-778-8806
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Humps-Horns.com · 37 · January 2026
Western Wanderings a cowboy’s vest By Kelly B. Robbins
Beneath most cowboy’s outer coats Was worn some kind of vest To provide extra warmth and comfort It stood the test of the west
But no matter what type or style of vest That each cowboy chose for outdoors The vest was considered a valuable piece Of the west-taming outfit he wore
A vest was highly favored For the pockets it did provide Those extra pockets held smokes and chaw Easy to reach as you ride Some wore the thick wooly sheepskin type It was lightweight, as such a good bet The wool was a great insulator It stayed warm even when it got wet Others wore vests made of canvas With lots of pockets galore They could carry most all their possessions In that canvas vest that they wore The rough lifestyle that the cowboy’s led Determined the choice of their vest Leather was good for the wear and tear Encountered each day in the west
Illustrated by Mike Aemmer
TJ Gray was the 2025 Aggregate Champion at the National Finals Rodeo. Gray covered 7 of 10 bulls for a total score of 610.50 points. Gray won Round 7 (pictured) with a 90.5 point ride on Blue Duck (McCoy Rodeo). PRCA photo by Kathryn Coleman.