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On The Cover - Silvano Alves looks for eight in Guthrie, Oklahoma as Cord McCoy, Jose Vitor Leme, and Rubens Barbosa look on.
Photo by Andy Watson / BullStockMedia
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Letter from the Editor
It seems that summer time is officially upon us. That may still seem a little weird since most of us have been couped up for the past 2-3 months where it was hard enough to keep up with the day of the week, much less the time of year.
The PRCA is also getting cranked back up with an expected return on Memorial Day weekend so we will be able to enjoy rodeos again, as well.
I am thankful that there are signs of things improving across our country. I know this has been a difficult time for many and we certainly hope things are looking better for you and your family.
I always enjoy watching our favorite sport on TV but it will be really nice to be back at an arena watching it in person. I suspect it will be like seeing a long lost friend for the first time in a long time.
It has been nice to see some bull riding action again thanks to the PBR. Although they have been largely ignored by most sports reporters, who are still repeating the line that there are no live sports, I know that we, as fans, are grateful for all the work that was done to make sure these past few events were done safely for all who were involved.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Humps N Horns and we look forward to seeing you out on the road again. Until next time, Terry
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Talking “Bull” with Brayden
have a second score but I don’t think that it was very high. Colten Jesse rode Buckle Up for 87.25 points. This was a great ride into Jesse’s hand and he got a good score for the round. To be the best you have to beat the best and the best was Keyshawn Whitehorse who rode Cinnamon Cat for 88.75. Now, this was the very first ride of the round but they were not recording on Ridepass or CBS when they bucked so no one saw it. It must have been a good ride because everyone was fired up.
Hi my name is Brayden Hollywood Brown and I am a miniature bull rider. Today I’m going to talk about the April PBR in Guthrie, Oklahoma. So let’s get into it. First, we have Mason Taylor who rode Come On Over for 78 points. This bull did not have his day, however, Mason kept the score because of how few qualified rides there were. Jose Vitor Leme rode Homegrown for 86.50 points. There are three different bulls named Homegrown so sometimes it’s confusing to know which one it is. That’s why when I picked Jose in my video on Facebook (@Brayden Hollywood Brown) I thought I was picking one of the other two that Jose had been on. I had no clue that there was a third one but, in the end, it was a great ride for Leme. Ezekiel Mitchell rode Soup In A Group for 89 points. This was a great ride. Zeke had his day here and it paid off. No one was better than Taylor Toves who rode Biker Bob for 89.50 points. This really was the best ride of the night. Taylor has always been one of those guys that when he has a challenge he does his best, well that was his best.
In the championship round Jose Vitor Leme rode Safety Meeting for 90 points. This was a good ride but in my opinion it should not have been that many points. Colten Jesse rode Cool Customer to win the championship round with 90.25 points. This was a really great ride and Jesse put all his effort in that ride. The event winner was the veteran Fabiano Vieira, the only person to go three for three. The last one was the best aboard Bullseye for 89.50 points. This was a great ride into his hand and when left handed riders pick this one they are always big numbers. Thank you for reading and I look forward to writing to you each month. To find out more about me go to my Facebook page @ Brayden Hollywood Brown. Thank you, Brayden Hollywood Brown
In round two, Mason Taylor rode Straight Profit for 80.75 points. This was another solid ride. It was not the best, but Mason went in to the championship round with both bulls ridden. Fabiano Vieira rode Flight risk for 86 points. Now Fabiano did Colten Jesse in Guthrie, OK. Photo by Andy Watson / BullStockMedia.
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Lifting on Your Rope There’s a little misconception in the bull riding industry. There is a teaching out there that says not to lift on your bull rope which is contrary to what actually works. The five time world champion Sage Kimzey explain to me the reason he had so much trouble at the NFR in 2018 was because he was unable to lift on his bull rope due to a shoulder injury.
So next time someone tells you that lifting on your rope is not proper you now understand the difference between lifting on your rope and prying over your leg.
If you don’t lift on your bull rope you are allowing the bull to get away from you and have the advantage on you because you are behind your rope or actually behind the bulls shoulders.
Cody Custer
Here is where the conversation gets confusing. Lifting on your bull rope is not done by prying down over your leg it is done by moving forward in front of your rope and lifting through your shoulder. When you pry down over your leg you are unable to get forward because it rocks you back on your butt. That in turn causes you to reach with your hand rather than rolling forward on your pelvis with your chest in front of your rope. A better term than lift and reach is lift and drive your shoulders in front of your rope. During every ride there is a mixture of lifting on your rope and releasing that lift which sometimes involves a bit of push into the bulls back. Constantly doing one or the other is not the best for the outcome of your ride. Bull riding is not cookie-cutter there is so much that is involved with it but it all starts with the foundation in riding the jump of the bull in front of your rope into the turn which allows you to make the turn easily. Successful bull riding is about structure and patience.
Thanks for listening to a guy who made a career while lifting on my rope.
Here are some 2020 Schools where I’ll be an instructor. I’ll add more as they are scheduled. June 4-5-6 Sayre, OK Contact Trinity Fellowship 580-928-2345 for information or visit www.justasyouare.com Click on Camp of Champions Icon for registration forms & info
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Mason Taylor wins Round 1 in Guthrie, OK with an 88.75 point ride aboard Hell on the Red (Bill Henson/Gene Owen). Photo by Andy Watson / BullStockMedia
Humps-Horns.com · 9 · June 2020
COWBOYS Samsel, who didn’t ride his first bull until he was 24 years old, had a very successful bull riding career. He qualified for the PBR World Finals six times and once for the National Finals Rodeo. However, he also had his fair share of injuries and knew how devastating they were, financially, when a cowboy wasn’t able to compete.
Every year, two things come together on the outskirts of Fort Worth, Texas which one would not normally expect. Cowboys and golf! Cowboys Helping Cowboys (CHC) was born out of the passion that Dave Samsel, former PBR and PRCA bull rider, to help his fellow cowboys and rodeo athletes who are facing financial hardship as the result of extensive medical needs. As most fans know, rodeo athletes have no guaranteed contracts and understand that it is not if you get hurt but when and how bad.
CHC began as a few buddies getting together to relax and enjoy a day on the golf course. From its start, CHC has been a grassroots effort from real rodeo athletes and community giving a hand up to support their fellow cowboy and competitor in need. Over the years, they have been able to create a groundswell of support which has enabled them to expand past the once a year golf tournament and raise funds throughout the year with a variety of different fundraising events. Originally slated for May 1-2 this year, the golf tournament had to be rescheduled due to the effects of the COVID-19. It is now on the books for June 19-20 in Fort Worth. (See website for location). It is a great two-day event and players are able to enter either one or both days of the tournament. There is always a veritable Who’s Who of the rodeo world plus other professional athletes and sponsors who come out to lend a hand to CHC. There is also a dinner and band playing each evening so everyone has plenty of time to hang around and enjoy the camaraderie which is so special to the rodeo community.
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HELPING
COWBOYS
While many charities focus on helping a large number of people with smaller monetary awards, CHC has focused on helping a smaller number of beneficiaries with a more substantial award. The purpose, according to Samsel, is to make a donation that really helps the recipient get back on his or her feet. Many times when a rodeo athlete is injured, they may be out of competition for several months. As most people can understand, when you lose your source of income for that long it poses a difficult challenge for the family. The larger donation can help sustain the family for a longer period of time and get back on the road to success.
2020 Cowboys Helping Cowboys Beneficiaries
If you would like more information about Cowboys Helping Cowboys or if you’d like to make a donation at any time during the year, you can visit the website www.cowboyshelpingcowboys.com. You can also follow them on Facebook @CowboysHelpingCowboys. 2020 Cowboys Helping Cowboys Golf Tournament presented by
Jessy Davis, 7x NFR Bareback riding qualifier, the 20 year veteran suffered severe internal injuries while competing February 1st when his horse flipped over on him. Jessy was put into induced coma and required 21 liters of blood to save his liver, multiple surgeries and extensive time in ICU are required. The extreme medical bills and recovery time will be long and tough. Jessy, his wife Cassidy Jo, and twin daughters, live in Montana on their ranch and will need all the help and prayers we can provide. Rob Bell, 3x Canadian Bull Riding Champion, 3x NFR Qualifier, 2x PBR Finalist, the long-time veteran Canadian bull rider that lives with his wife Shelly, and their two sons, in Stonewall, LA. woke up one morning about a year ago while traveling with his sons to a wrestling tournament without his sight. Numbness down half his body, Rob was diagnosed with severe MS. Rob has since regained most of his sight but still struggles with the numbness and the many symptoms from MS. Medical bills and medication are high and his limited ability to work are creating tough times for the veteran and his family. With our prayers and help, Rob vows to beat MS and do everything in his power to help find a cure for the crippling disease!
Humps-Horns.com · 11 · June 2020
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Stetson Lawrence teams up with Sky Harbor (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve/Wilks Ranch) for 91.25 points to win the Championship Round in Guthrie, OK on May 17. Photo by Andy Watson / BullStockMedia.
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PBR Launches New Bull Riding Team Competition Culminating in Ticketed Championship Weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota By Andrew Giangola PBR (Professional Bull Riders) has announced a new 40-hour televised team competition that will run from June 5 – July 12, beginning at South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The competition will then culminate in a championship weekend that will welcome fans to ticketed events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota July 10-12. The PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge will feature 48 of the world’s top professional bull riders split into 12 teams and two divisions, facing off until two teams remain to compete for the championship. The competitions each Friday and Saturday will be televised on CBS Sports Network with a “Game of the Week” broadcast on CBS Television Network each Sunday. Every night of competition will feature three “games,” where each game will comprise a head-to-head matchup of three riders from one team against three riders from another on the sport’s toughest bulls. The first four weekends of the team challenge in Las Vegas will be closed-to-the-public on June 5-28 using the safety protocols PBR debuted during three previous event weekends in April and May, including a scaled-down crew, medical testing, functional separation and social distancing. Championship weekend in South Dakota will be held in front of fans July 10-12. To help ensure a safe environment for fans purchasing tickets, event partners Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and PBR will institute a new series of safety protocols, including mobile ticketing, staggered POD seating, re-routed in-arena traffic flow, social distancing guidelines, enhanced disinfecting and cashless concessions options. The event will include activation of ASM Global’s “Venue Shield”– an advanced environmental hygiene protocol that will be deployed in more than 325 ASM facilities around the world. ASM Global, which manages Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, is the world’s leading venue management and services company. Venue Shield, which reduces physical touch points, increases venue sanitization and cleanliness, and provides various health monitoring guidelines and services, will be combined with PBR’s newly announced “Be Cowboy Safe” protocols for live events. The guidelines and protocols in place at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center will include: • To increase physical distancing, tickets available to the public for only approximately 35% of the capacity for PBR events at the arena. • POD seating that separates fans with a minimum four- to six-foot buffer between ticketed seats and minimizes the potential for crossover for fans entering and exiting their seats. • Complimentary facial coverings for fans entering the venue. • More efficient “top to bottom” exit following the event to reduce aisle, hallway and exit congregation. • Mobile ticketing to replace traditional printed tickets.
• Increased reliance on cashless, contactless concessions with prepackaged food available for sale. • Social distancing guidelines and monitoring at restroom and concession areas. • Limiting the number of fans who may enter and occupy restrooms at any time. • Regular medical testing/screening for all staff as they enter the venue. “South Dakota is working to get back to normal, and that includes the return of sports at the proper time,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “South Dakotans have been smart and innovative in responding to this crisis, and the plan for the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center shows that we can reopen arenas in safe and innovative ways. We commend ASM Global and PBR for their careful planning and will continue to work with them to ensure the safety of their fans.” “After successfully holding closed events in Oklahoma that utilized a comprehensive wellness and safety plan now being reviewed by other leagues, we have added protocols to provide fans a secure place to enjoy a new exciting team format,” said PBR Commissioner Sean Gleason. “We want to thank our fans for their patience and cooperation, as well as our venue, city and state partners, including Governor Kristi Noem, for collaborating on these measures for bringing this new team tournament in front of fans in an environment they’ll be comfortable in.” “We are proud to partner with PBR and excited about the addition of a team-based format to the world’s best bull riding circuit. This new competition series will provide a platform for established and upcoming talent to shine in the spotlight, and we look forward to a successful PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge,” said Mitch Covington, Senior Vice President of Sports Marketing at Monster Energy. In the team challenge, every team will have played six regular season games after four weeks. The teams with the top three records in each division will make the playoffs, with the regular season division champion earning a first round bye. Championship weekend – a single elimination bracket – will feature wild card matchups on Friday, the semifinals on Saturday, and Championship Sunday broadcast on CBS Television Network, with the consolation game on CBS Sports Network. Tickets for this event will go on sale for PBR Rewards members on Monday, May 18 and for the general public on Friday, June 5, and can be purchased on PBR.COM, Ticketmaster.com, and at the KELOLAND box office. Ticket prices start at $15. PBR will announce in the coming weeks further competition details and rosters for The PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge, which will not offer individual riders’ points toward the 2020 world standings. PBR will handle all production for these events, which are subject to change depending on developments with Covid-19.
Humps-Horns.com · 13 · June 2020
Inspiration Point
necessary qualities, and without mercy, the Scriptures make it clear that men will not find salvation. The words of Christ also serve to remind us that just as vengeance can be cyclical, so too is there a cycle to mercy. When we think of mercy, the first and most obvious application of mercy is that of forgiveness. Just as Jesus prayed on the cross, concerning His persecutors, “Father forgive them (Luke 23:34),” so too did He teach His followers to forgive all who trespassed against them.
by Keno Shrum
The Cycle of Vengeance and Mercy There is an unfortunate cycle to vengeance. One man hurts another, so the second retaliates to hurt the first. The newly injured party, rather than feeling that all things are even, likewise strikes back. And so it frequently goes, back and forth, with neither the better for the injuries. Jeremy Taylor once observed of revenge that it was “like a rolling stone, which, when a man hath forced up a hill, will return upon him with a greater violence, and break those bones whose sinews gave it motion.” Biblically, believers are enjoined to forgo vengeance and revenge, remembering always that the Lord says, “vengeance is mine, I will repay (Deuteronomy 32:35; cf. Romans 12:19).” Learning to leave such matters in God’s hands frees us from this cycle and likewise reminds us that God will bring all matters into judgment, rendering to each man according to their deeds (cf. Ecclesiastes 12:14; Romans 2:6). More than just letting things slide, however, God actually calls us to go one step further. Some might be content to merely hold a grudge for years without retaliation, and others might think that a mere lack of action shows a certain amount of piety, but the true man of God seeks to actively show mercy. In the beatitudes, Jesus calls His disciples to consider the importance of mercy in His Kingdom and in His followers, teaching, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy (Matthew 5:7).” The beatitudes are a description of the qualities necessary to be a part of the Kingdom of Heaven, a verbal picture of what it means to be a Christian, and a short list of some of the qualities necessary to find salvation through Christ. Mercy is certainly one of those
When we pray, Jesus taught us to pray, “forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors (Matthew 6:12; ESV),” and further taught in that connection, “if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses (Matthew 6:14-15; ESV).” Jesus additionally taught that a lack of forgiveness would itself bring judgment upon us (cf. Matthew 18:35). If we wish for God to forgive us, we cannot afford the luxury of grudges or the temporary satisfaction of vengeance but must instead learn how to forgive others. Yet mercy is more than just the act of forgiving others. The mercy God teaches goes further, showing compassion, empathy and kindness to others. When the Pharisees failed to show these qualities in their interactions with others, Jesus reminded them of the passage which taught, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice (Matthew 9:13, 12:7; cf. Hosea 6:6).” As opposed to seeking vengeance, God teaches us, “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for so you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you. (Proverbs 25:21-22; ESV; cf. Romans 12:19-20)” By doing so, we will “overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21).” This active kindness is the true sign of mercy: treating others well regardless of what they may or may not deserve. There is no better way to break a cycle of animosity and vengeance than through the proactive application of love and kindness. Moreover, not only will doing this please God, but it has the added bonus of potentially starting a different cycle: one of love and kindness. Imagine how much more pleasant life would be if more people were trying to pay back the kindness of others by themselves being kind. Such a life would truly be blessed. If you’d like to visit more about this subject or others, please, “Come now and let us reason together...”(Isa 1:18) In His Love, Keno
Humps-Horns.com · 14 · June 2020
Taco Casserole INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided) • 1 pound lean ground beef • 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced • 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 1 tablespoon chili powder • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 15 ounces tomato salsa • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (divided) • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce • 1 medium tomato, diced INSTRUCTIONS
1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil; set aside. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon or spatula, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate, then drain any fat from the skillet. 3. Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, and heat until shimmering. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Return the beef to the pan and stir in the beans. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes. 4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the salsa and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese. 5. Bake until the cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with lettuce and tomato, and sour cream.
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Humps-Horns.com · 15 · June 2020
Submitted by Joe L.- Artesia, NM
Outside the Arena with...
Ed & Angela Lockwood By Georgia Akers
Jess Lockwood came to the PBR as one of the youngest riders whose ability captured the fans with his athletic ability. I had an opportunity to observe him and was impressed with his composure not only in dealing with the media but also the fans. He showed a maturity well beyond his years. He is now being followed by his brother, Jake. Everyone has seen interviews on Jess but I wanted to find out about the parents that raised such great role models for the sport. Angela and Ed Lockwood were at the events when Jess was starting out and still go to see their sons compete. They are reserved and were not sure why I would want to interview them. Tell us about yourself. We live on a family ranch in Montana and raise beef cattle. We come from a multi-generation ranching/western sports family. Ed rode broncs on the PRCA tour for 18 years. Angie was a WPRA
barrel racer and still a gold card member. We have two sons Jess who is 22 years and Jake who is 20 years. How did Jake and Jess become involved in the sport of bull riding? They watched PBR on TV a lot. Jess was a week old when he went to his first rodeo with us. When Jake was born, Ed stopped riding broncs but continued to go to the pro rodeos because Angie was still competing for the next four years. When the boys were young, they would get on steers and participate in junior rodeo. Jess got on his first bull in eighth grade. Jake was in sixth grade. When did you realize that the boys had a very special talent? We realized both boys would be successful with their riding as they were steer riding champions in their youth rodeo associations. Both were state bull riding champions in junior high and high school. How did you feel about them turning Pro at such a young age? We never doubted that they would be successful. Both boys joined the PBR at the age of eighteen and we felt they were ready to compete at that level. Both boys always focused on what they were there to do: ride bulls. Growing up they knew it would have to be their sole focus if they were to make a living riding bulls.
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Because of their determination, they were fortunate to have had some wonderful mentors.
What do you see as good parenting for two boys?
What are your sons’ personalities?
We kept them busy by having them involved in sports all the time. We did the majority of activities as a family. We wanted to spend as much time with them as we could. We were never going to be sorry for not spending time with our boys. We did not ever want to be a parent that would be saying “I wish we had spent more time with our kids.” If the boys needed to be somewhere, we were going to be with them. This is how we parented until they were of legal age.
Jess is very social. Jake is quieter as he is a little shy/reserved. Both work hard. They critique each other’s rides. Jake will ask Jess about bulls since he has been on tour longer, but Jake can usually remember who has been on the bull and the details of the ride. There is not a competition between them. They are very supportive of each other. They both have a great sense of humor. They are a lot of fun to be around. When the boys were little, they would ride imaginary bulls in our living room. After Jess would ride, he would expect to be interviewed after the ride. He is now a pretty good speaker. What was it like as a parent as they were growing up and competing? The boys were involved in other sports also: wrestling, basketball, football and rodeos for both. Jake was exceptional in track. Living in the country, we drove them and took them to practice, the games and then rodeos all over the place. It takes a commitment as a family. The boys to perform as best they can and as parents, our job was to give them the opportunity. Also, we never pushed them above their physical maturity level. We did not allow them to get on bulls until they were older. Progress was one step at a time. When younger, they got on practice bulls. We had stock contractor friends that would start them on easier bulls and then as they progressed up to the more rank bulls. If Ed thought they should not get on a certain bull due to safety concerns, he would not let them and they never questioned his decision. What is the best part of being their parents?
Before our boys ride at an event, they always call us. We show our support, give them a pep talk and end the conversation with “love you” Where do you think they will be in 15 years? We are not sure where they will ultimately end up. They are young. Jess loves the ranching life but also would possibly like to do some commentating for the PBR when he retires from bull riding. He loves to be outside and work on his ranch. Jake right now plans to be here. We are currently setting him up in a house on the home place and when he is here and not bull riding, he works with us. This is what we are hoping but it will be their decision to make. Whatever will make them happy. Photos provided courtesy of the Lockwood Family.
Seeing them happy and successful but mainly happy. What is the worst part? Injuries and potential for injuries. What advice have you given your sons? Be humble and polite to everyone. Treat everyone as you would want to be treated.
Humps-Horns.com · 17 · June 2020
By Barbara Pinnella
Photos by Andy Watson / BullStock Media
Q&A with Sean Gleason Editor’s Note - The PBR ushered in a new era when they returned to competition, under some stringent guidelines, at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. A lot of work behind the scenes was done to make these events a reality. The man leading the charge was the Professional Bull Riders CEO, Sean Gleason. Humps N Horns would like to thank the PBR and Mr. Gleason for the opportunity to get more details of what it took to bring bull riding back in the midst of this pandemic. 1. When did you first start thinking about how and where to put on an UTB event? Prior to the shutdown affecting live events and so many other businesses due to Coronavirus, PBR was the last major sport in North America to stage an event with our Unleash The Beast in Duluth in mid-March. Going into Georgia, when guidance for public gatherings came down to 250 people, we had to tell fans we unfortunately could not host them; we’d be conducting a closed event for television with only 150 essential people in the building. From that moment, we knew we’d be changing the way we brought the sport to fans for the foreseeable future. When I left Atlanta and landed in Colorado, the guidance had changed to 50 people or fewer. When I woke up the next
morning, the guidance was 10 or fewer. These restrictions presented a significantly larger challenge for holding events but our team kept planning, knowing it would be a matter of when not if we’d come back with more televised PBR events. 2. Was the process of having the PBR at the Lazy E more difficult that you originally thought it would be? It’s hard to say because there was no playbook for returning with a live sporting event during a global pandemic. It took more than 40 days to put together our safety plan, and the plan changed just about every single day, especially in the beginning. First, we needed to be in compliance with federal, state and local guidance. We tackled issues one at a time and learned as much as we could about safe ways to have an event while significantly limiting physical interaction. We identified every single point of contact where staff and bull riders might be interacting among one another and in the public – from the time they left their homes, through the event, and then returning back to their families. We traced everyone’s footprints and created functional groups of 10 or fewer, keeping those groups, which averaged 6.5 people, apart from one another and the public.
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We didn’t want to take any PPE out of the medical supply chain. Doing the right research, we found we could purchase PPE. And some cowboy ingenuity came to the fore when our IT systems administrator in Pueblo had the brilliant idea to use PBR’s 3D printer to make our own N-97 respirator masks for our crew. We also had cloth masks made by a company called Sew What? – a Compton, California-based partner of PBR that makes backdrops for our events. With their core business shut down, the owner retooled to making masks. PBR made one of their first orders, helping furloughed people return to work. The PBR masks are now also available for fans on PBRShop. com, and for every one sold, we’re donating a mask to first responders, medical personnel and nursing homes. 3. What were a few of the details that made it a bit challenging to return to competition? When we began planning our return after Duluth, testing was not readily available. That was a challenge but over the ensuing weeks, we found out the issue is not a shortage of testing kits but their distribution. We learned a business can buy and administer tests without affecting the medical supply chain, so we did so. There are many businesses and industries that could get back to work if they put the time, effort and energy into figuring out those things. We had detailed conversations on every element of operating in this new reality, starting with the guidance – always moving toward the more stringent side of the guidelines spectrum. Masks, for example, were mandated from Day 1. (Riders are required to wear facial covering at all times, with the exception of being on the bull, which was optional for safety reasons.) In addition to the CDC questionnaire and temperature checks, we tested for both the active virus and antibodies. The biggest challenge in returning to competition was what was happening day to day. We would plan for stated CDC guidance or government guidelines, and by the next morning, something had changed. (Even today, medical experts say there’s much about this virus that remains a mystery.) The biggest challenge was creating an adaptable plan for every circumstance; by the time we got to the Lazy E, we had a very well-crafted protocol.
and crew. When we shared our comprehensive safety protocols with the riders prior to inviting them to the Lazy E, everyone was comfortable. To a man, they all wanted to get back to work. Before PBR gave final approval for individual participants, each signed a social responsibility pledge to abide by the rules while at home, during travel and at the event. Everyone is taking this virus very seriously. A concern for those around you is a core “Be Cowboy” value. I’m so proud of our guys for being disciplined and responsible. 5. Were there many personnel who just could not get there? If so, is anything going to be done with regard to the standings, since they could be shuffled around a bit. A few riders who chose to go back to their home countries later encountered travel issues. Unfortunately, there’s nothing that can be done about international travel restrictions during a global health crisis. The standings are based on those who can compete in world points-generating events. 6. We were going to ask if you were going to try to hold events during summer break, but we now know that you are. If they cannot be held at some of the other venues, would you go back to, or stay at Lazy E, since you seem to already have a handle on control there? We were fortunate to partner with the Lazy E, which is more than 300 acres of pristine beautiful horse property and a birthplace of the PBR. With more than 450 RV hookups, we had ample space for everyone to be housed in their own RV to maintain crucial separation. The Lazy E was our first consideration for further events but the venue has other events booked in June. We are now planning for events in other venues, including inviting fans back this summer with a series of measures to
4. Did any of the riders express a hesitation in competing, or turn down that opportunity? If they decided, are/ were there any repercussions for not attending? Our events in Oklahoma have been voluntary for riders, stock contractors Humps-Horns.com · 19 · June 2020
Holding events without fans is new territory, and we made adjustments to the broadcast production. We also addressed a few things like quality of the food, meal times, and some other logistics to make things more comfortable for the riders and all participants. 9. Have you given any thought to the Velocity Tour events and what might happen to them? We are working diligently to bring our events back to fans in a safe and responsible way. Having a closed, made-for-TV event for the UTB made sense as the place to start. PBR was the pioneer, laying the blueprint for how live sports could resume, returning about 3 weeks before any other major pro sport. And now, in planning a return with fan-ticketed events, on a market-by-market basis we are evaluating each Velocity Tour event in the second half and all rescheduled events that had been postponed. We will continue to stay connected to our venues and host cities. As cities, states and regions open up, we will evaluate each scenario within governmental mandates and guidance. We appreciate the patience and support of our fans. We want to continue bring them the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour as much as they want these great events! ensure their safety. We hope to share more information soon. 7. Being the first sport back, do you think the PBR will get a boost with regard to new exposure, or do you feel the sport will still play to its original fan base? We’re not seeking the spotlight for accolades of being “the first sport back.” As the leader of the PBR, I’m most thankful for bringing our cowboys, stock contractors and crew back to work. There’s an entire industry dependent on our events for their income and we got people working again while bringing fans the sport they love.
10. What about media? Even if fans are allowed in limited numbers, are you looking for media to eventually be able to cover events? Our protocols call for a strict testing regimen for all participants entering the arena. Fewer people on site means less of a chance transmitting the virus. Once cleared after testing, participants enter their functional group and do not mix with other groups. We significantly limited the number of people at the Lazy E.
If we are reaching sports fans having withdrawals from live sports and are turning them into new PBR fans, that’s wonderful and a testament to the compelling competition our bulls and cowboys deliver with every performance. 8. We noticed a huge difference between the first and second telecasts. Great job on adding the music. Are there any other changes (not sure if there are) that you might be considering to make the riders feel even more at home? Humps-Horns.com · 20 · June 2020
12. I apologize for this one in advance, what with all that is on your plate, but we have to go there. We know this is WAY off in the distance, but time zooms by. Let’s look at the worst-case scenario that the Finals cannot return to Vegas. Would you pick another venue? We have a comprehensive government-approved plan to resume our events. That said, this global health crisis is challenging and unpredictable. We are hoping to be in Las Vegas for World Finals. 13. Take us through what it was like when you finally got back to action? For future events, media would be new to this process, tested and then go into a functional group. We are working through this added complexity so media could possibly be part of future events. 11. You had conversations with other leagues – what’s your advice? We’re sharing our plan with anyone who asks – well over a dozen global leagues and organizing bodies thus far. We want all sports to come back safely. My main message to other sports coming to us is to understand all the points of physical contact before, during and after your events, define your functional groups, create the bubble, develop testing protocols, and above all, rely on professionals to provide good advice. It’s hard work to get back, but it can be done. Some people are sitting around waiting for others to dictate a solution. You have to proactively do the hard work to apply the guidance for creating safety procedures that can allow you to get back to work safely.
Even though there were no fans in the stands, the riders marched onto the dirt 10 feet apart. We did the opening introductions and prayer and played the national anthem. When that was going on, all of the air left my body – like a big sigh of relief. I knew we got everyone in safely and that we were going to buck bulls. I’m so proud of the incredible team who worked tirelessly to pull this off in daunting circumstances. When we drove out of the Lazy E, a family in the community had put up a sign on the side of the road that said “God Bless PBR We Love You.” I almost lost it. If I knew Morse code, I would have flashed the RV’s headlights to say, “And PBR loves you, too.”
Photo provided courtesy of PBR.
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By Kelly B. Robbins
Photos by Andy Watson / BullStock Media
PBR Leads the Way Since it’s humble beginning, when 20 bull riders took a risk and gathered in an Arizona motel room and each invested $1,000 to give birth to their dream of bull riding as a stand-alone sport, the PBR has led the way in innovation and economic expansion for folks who are part of the “toughest sport on dirt”. Bull riders, bull fighters, stock contactors and fans alike have all benefitted as the PBR has become the fastest growing sport in America. In just a little over two decades, the PBR has combined the raw sports action that is bull riding, with amazing entertainment production, and has become a global phenomenon that has awarded more than $140 million in prize money. The PBR now leads the way again, as the world is locked down by the Covid-19 pandemic, and professional sports have been sidelined indefinitely. CEO Sean Gleason and the PBR team worked tirelessly to establish a way back for the sport of bull riding. They first partnered with the Lazy E Ranch in Guthrie, Oklahoma to use their indoor arena for competitions. They put together a comprehensive plan that included safety measures like
social distancing, functional separation, wearing masks, and all riders, stock contactors and crews sequestered on the 1,100-acre Lazy E Ranch, sleeping in RV’s. They took their comprehensive plan to Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, then to Logan County and Guthrie officials. They were given a green light by all three. The result was the PBR Las Vegas Invitational presented by Union Home Mortgage on Saturday April 25, and Sunday April 26. This was a for-television-only event, with no fans present. Participants and crew went through daily medical screening. The event had only a skeleton production crew, and a reduced number of stock contractors and support personnel. Every participant was assigned to a functional group of no more than 10 people. All wore masks, color coded badges and wristbands and practiced social distancing. The bull riders were assigned to functional groups of six: five riders and a flank man. The PBR cleaned and sanitized after each section of riders. The flank men wore gloves and masks. The doors were opened, and exhaust fans were used to keep the
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The flanking was different too. Each group of five riders had one flank man. He flanked some of his own bulls, but also bulls of other stock contractors as well. I was surprised that the bulls seemed to perform better overall when they were flanked by someone else. JW Hart flanked I’m Legit Too, who I haul, and he scored 46.25 points and won the Yeti High-Marked Bull of the Event.
environment safe. The event was a success. Bull riding has returned! But it was also quite different from what has been done in the past. Humps N Horns caught up with some of the participating stock contractors to see what they had to say about the “new normal” of professional bull riding (for now). CORD MCCOY: I am so proud of the PBR for stepping up and taking the initiative to move forward and produce these events. They have done what they had to do to be the first global sport to come back. As a country, we hope to get past this. Right now, we are pushed a little by fear, but we can’t afford to be wrong. The pandemic has been a little different for us. I love that we ranch and can enjoy the wide-open spaces. The bulls are the least affected by all of this. And they never watch the six o’clock news!
I guess this coming weekend in Guthrie, the flankers will be wearing face masks, goggles and gloves. There were seven flankers, who each were assigned to five riders. You just stayed with your group, keeping a social distance. I enjoyed exchanging information about the bulls with their owners and flankers. You learn some things about their bulls, and your own bulls as well. We’ll be in Guthrie the next two weekends, then we will just see where the PBR takes us next. J.W. HART: I think the PBR has done an outstanding job researching, preparing, planning, and getting approval to put on the event that they did. I’m proud to be associated with them and proud of the job they’ve done. I’ve got mixed feelings about the whole pandemic shut down. In the beginning, so much was not known. I think the country took the right steps because we just didn’t know. But now we know more about it. We know who needs protection the most and how to protect them. We also know that the original numbers didn’t come near the projections. We have got to open the country back up. I’m ready to go back to work! As for the bull riding…let’s be real. It just wasn’t the same. I don’t want to wear a mask and take the tests every day. And there weren’t 10,000 fans screaming and cheering in the stands. But it is what it is, and we have to do what we have to do. At the end of the day, the competition is the same. You have to stay on your bull for eight seconds. And the best score wins! I really enjoyed the opportunity to flank other contractor’s bulls. Some use a lighter flank, and some use a heavier one. We learned a lot about other’s bulls and our own bulls too. I flanked Cord’s I’m Legit Too, and he won the high-marked bull of the event. And he didn’t even give me one of the spurs!
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H.D. PAGE- I’m just glad to get some work. It is a little annoying to have to go through these changes and get tested every day, wear a mask, and keep your distance from folks. But it’s what has to be done. I’m sure proud the PBR has done what they have done. They are trying to keep people working and create revenue, and that’s all good. They have worked real hard to do it right, and so we all gotta do what we gotta do to make sure people are safe and the event can go on. I believe the PBR is the only live sports event happening and being televised right now. They are in the spotlight, so they have to do everything right. I slept in the sleeper in my truck this past event. This coming weekend I’m taking my horse trailer/camper to stay there on the Lazy E Ranch grounds. GENE OWEN: You have got to applaud the PBR for what they have done. Their execution and expense have been top notch. And the behind-the-scenes efforts have been amazing. Not only have they done it to protect the people, but they have done it to further the sport of bull riding.
It was no big deal flanking other stock contractor’s bulls. I’ve always said that the good bulls are kinda idiot-proof. They are going to go out there and buck no matter how they’re flanked. But I tried to follow the instructions I had for the bulls I flanked. It was all good.
It’s a great opportunity for the PBR. They will create new fans out of this because fans across the country are hungry for any sporting event. They are also giving stock contractors, bull riders and all those involved in the sport an opportunity to make a living. If we’re not working, we don’t get paid. What the PBR has done has helped feed my cattle and pay my bills. The flanking deal was not a choice I would have made. But all the flankers were over-qualified for the job. I might flank bulls tighter than HD (Page), but they all know pretty well how we flank. I don’t believe there was a single bull that was flanked by someone else that didn’t perform well. We learned some things after this first event. Next week there will be two groups in waiting behind the chutes, instead of just one. This will enable a little more help to be available for pulling the rope and securing the bull rider in the chute. They also didn’t have any coffee last week! So I’m bringing my own coffee pot this week. I can’t imagine anything better than that!
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Western Wanderings the cowboy life for me The cowboy life is different For me, the only way To live the life of cowboy Brings purpose to every day I saddle up and ride my horse Before the sun comes up When the sun has set, I settle down And fill my coffee cup I’ve seen a lot of country From between the ears of my horse There is no better viewpoint I’m prejudiced, of course But now I’ll ride a different trail Road forks do that in life For I’ve met a gal who jingles my spurs And I plan to make her my wife I’m proud to ride the trail with her She loves horses same as me A ranch has always been her dream So cowboy I’ll still be
By Kelly B. Robbins