Key Match-Ups For 2011 PBR Chicago Invitational

March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The PBR Built Ford Tough Series invades Chicago, IL, this weekend for the 2011 Chicago Invitational. Valdiron de Oliveira still sits atop the BFTS standings, while Austin Meier continues to close in on the Brazilian. Guilherme Marchi is currently third, and the 2008 PBR World Champion has a chance to move to the top with a great weekend. Silvano Alves and Shane Proctor are fourth and fifth, respectively, and they will both be trying to continue their climb as well.

The pen of bulls this weekend will be strong as always. A number of big names will be bucking this weekend, including Smack Down, Chicken on a Chain, Voodoo Child, and many more. The first-round draw is up at the PBR Website, and I’ve put together five key match-ups for Saturday night’s first round. If you have anything to add, please comment below or email me at: [email protected]. Also, be sure to visit the Facebook page and give your input. Enjoy!

Douglas Duncan vs. Ronnie Rooster
Douglas Duncan started the season very well, but he has bucked off nine consecutive bulls. The struggles have dropped him all the way to 29th in the BFTS Standings which means he is extremely close to the cut line. His first-round draw in Chicago is Ronnie Rooster, a bull owned by Reagan Bucking Bulls. This bull will be making his BFTS debut, but he was marked 44 points at a Touring Pro in Jacksonville, FL, a couple weeks ago. He is a great bull, and Duncan will have to bring his best to make the whistle. Ronnie Rooster will have the upper hand in this match-up.
My Pick: Ronnie Rooster

J.B. Mauney vs. Cooper Tires Big Guns
J.B. Mauney has been up-and-down in 2011, but he is still eighth in the BFTS Standings. His first-round draw Saturday night is Cooper Tires Big Guns, a bull owned by Dakota Rodeo/Berger/Struve/Schott. In four BFTS outs in 2011, this bull is unridden with an average bull score of 42.94 points. His average buckoff time this year is an impressive 2.65 seconds. J.B. bucked off this bull at a Touring Pro event last August, and he will definitely be looking for some payback. This one is 50/50, but I’m taking Mauney to make the whistle and be in the high 80s.
My Pick: J.B. Mauney

Mike Lee vs. Wrangler
Mike Lee hasn’t had a great start to the 2011 season, but he is still 18th in BFTS Standings heading into this weekend’s event in Chicago. His first-round draw is Wrangler, a bull owned by Box K Cattle/Universal Pro Rodeo. He hasn’t had any BFTS outs in 2011, but he was ridden once in five outs in 2010. Lee rides left-handed, and this bull hasn’t had much success bucking off guys who ride with their left hand. Wrangler is a very solid bull, and this match-up should result in a qualified ride in the mid-to-high 80s. This should set Mike up very well for the rest of the event.
My Pick: Mike Lee

Shane Proctor vs. Very Smart Remedy
Shane Proctor has ridden better than anyone since Oklahoma City, and he will be looking to continue the momentum this weekend. His first-round draw is Very Smart Remedy, a bull owned by Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls. He is one of the toughest bulls to make the whistle on, and he has bucked off all four riders on the BFTS this season. I made the prediction Proctor will win this weekend in Chicago, and I’m standing by that. It’s going to be extremely tough for Shane to ride this bull, but I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt because he has ridden almost everything the past month.
My Pick: Shane Proctor

Stormy Wing vs. Gray Squirrel
Stormy Wing has bucked off 11 consecutive bulls, and he is now 32nd in the BFTS Standings. Things won’t get any easier for Wing in Chicago because he has drawn Gray Squirrel in the first round. This bull is owned by New Frontier Rodeo, and he has been very impressive in the early season. He has been out three times on the BFTS, and he is unridden with an average bull score of 43.92 points. His score has improved every out so far, and I expect that to continue this weekend. Wing hasn’t been riding well, and Gray Squirrel has been bucking everyone off. This seems like a no-brainer, so I’m going with the bull.
My Pick: Gray Squirrel

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Five Predictions For 2011 PBR Chicago Invitational

March 2, 2011 By 4 Comments

The 2011 PBR Built Ford Tough Series is coming off a great weekend in St. Louis and will now turn its attention to Chicago, IL. Guilherme Marchi and Shane Proctor were the only two riders to ride all five bulls in St. Louis last weekend, and Marchi squeaked out the victory by one point. The 2008 PBR World Champion has already won two events this season, and he is clearly going to be a factor in this year’s World Title race. Proctor has been on fire the last few weeks, and his strong finish moved him into the top five in the season standings.

Valdiron de Oliveira still leads the 2011 BFTS Standings, but his lead has shrunk to 30.75 points over Austin Meier. The race is definitely heating up, and it’s going to be interesting to see how things go in Chicago. I’ve put together five predictions for this weekend’s Chicago Invitational. If you have anything to add, please comment below or email me at: [email protected]. Thanks for reading, and enjoy the article!

Valdiron de Olveira Will Still be On Top of the Standings After Chicago
Valdiron de Oliveira has ridden 75 percent of his bulls this season, and that’s one of the main reasons he is leading the BFTS Standings going into this weekend’s event. Austin Meier has been chipping away at the lead the last couple weeks, but that will come to an end in Chicago. VDO will more than likely get on four bulls in two days, and he will more than likely ride at least three of those four. All the riders currently in the top five are riding extremely well, so there could be some shifting in the standings this weekend. That being said, there won’t be a shift at the top.

Travis Briscoe Will Ride His Way Back Under the Cut Line
Has there been a bigger disappointment than Travis Briscoe so far this season? Briscoe usually starts the season on fire before struggling down the stretch. Maybe the opposite will happen this year, but he needs to get things going before the next cut. He is currently 33rd in the BFTS Standings, and he has ridden only 25 percent of his bulls in 2011. He is obviously struggling with his confidence and has recently written the letters “CHIN” on his glove to remind him to keep his chin down during his rides. The only thing more surprising than Briscoe’s slow start will be him getting cut from the tour in a couple weeks. That’s not going to happen, however, and he will show some desperation in Chicago this weekend and get back on track.

Smack Down Will Continue His Recent Domination
Smack Down, a bull owned by Dakota Rodeo/Berger/Struve/Rosen, has been one of the most impressive bulls the last few weeks. I thought he was the second-best bull behind Bushwacker at the Iron Cowboy Invitational two weeks ago, and he was the highest-marked bulls last weekend in St. Louis. He hasn’t received the attention Bushwacker and I’m A Gangster have received so far this season, but let me be the one who starts the hype machine for Smack Down. He has been outstanding in 2011, and that will continue this weekend in Chicago if he makes an appearance.

Voodoo Child Won’t Be in the Final Championship Round
This prediction is a little more far-fetched than my others so far, but it’s a gut feeling I have. Voodoo Child hasn’t been the same bull he was at the beginning of last season, and that’s just part of the business. He is one of the best bulls of all time, and his career and longevity has been outstanding. That being said, his time in the spotlight is slowly coming to an end. He still has the potential to be a short-go bull, and he will probably be a part of the short-go on Saturday night. He has been marked under 44 points two out of four BFTS outs this season, and that’s probably not going to be good enough to be a part of the Championship Round Sunday afternoon. Let’s see if Cody Lambert agrees with me.

Shane Proctor Will Win the 2011 Chicago Invitational
No rider has been hotter than Shane Proctor the past few events. Since Oklahoma City, he has ridden 10 out of 11 bulls. I mentioned above he went 5-for-5 and finished second last weekend in St. Louis, and that hot streak will continue in Chicago. I haven’t seen a copy of the draw yet, but it doesn’t matter. Proctor is riding well enough to make the whistle on long-round and short-go bulls, and when the dust settles Sunday afternoon, he will be in the winner’s circle. He won’t be able to jump to the top of the BFTS Standings, but he will continue moving up the list.

Keep an eye on Sean Willingham, L.J. Jenkins, and Kody Lostroh as well. Willingham went 4-for-5 in St. Louis, and he has been riding with much more confidence lately. He has moved up to 13th in the standings. Jenkins has ridden over 57 percent of his bulls this season, but he just hasn’t figured out the first round. If he gets a score on his first bull Saturday night, look for him to be a factor in Chicago. Lostroh returned last weekend after several weeks off because of an elbow injury. He went 3-for-5, including a long-round win Sunday afternoon. The 2009 PBR World Champion looked healthy, and it won’t be long before he moves into the top 10.

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Thrash Talk: Love Him or Hate Him, J.B. Mauney is the Face of the PBR

March 1, 2011 By 21 Comments

There aren’t many PBR bull riders who create more discussion than J.B. Mauney. The North Carolina cowboy always gets some of the biggest cheers at live events, and the PBR has put a big spotlight on him since his debut five years ago. Every fan seems to have a different opinion on Mauney, and some of them aren’t very high. Whether it’s his gritty riding style in the arena or occasional temper tantrum outside the arena, he certainly knows how to cause a stir in the bull riding world.

Whether you love or hate J.B. Mauney, he is still the face of the PBR. I’m going to take a look at both sides of the controversial bull rider, and I’ll give my opinion on him at the end of the article. If you have anything to add, please comment below or email me at: [email protected]. Also, please visit and like the Bull Riding Rant Sports Facebook page. Enjoy!

Love Him
The first thing worth mentioning is J.B. Mauney’s performance so far in the PBR. There is no doubting how talented he is, and his results over his first five years back that up in a major way. He started riding on the Built Ford Tough Series in 2006, and he was named the Rookie of the Year that season. He finished a modest 25th in the final standings, but that was just a precursor of things to come.

2007 was a breakout season for Mauney, and he finished third in the world behind only Justin McBride and Guilherme Marchi. In 2008, the North Carolina bull rider did one better and finished the season second behind Marchi. Mauney finished the 2009 season second once again, and he was probably a ride or two away from winning the gold buckle. Even though he was a little more inconsistent in 2010, he still finished third in the final standings. He has already had his ups-and-downs in 2011, but he is still seventh in the season standings. Other than Marchi, no bull rider has been more consistent over the past five seasons.

Mauney has already accomplished so much in the sport of bull riding, and he still has several more years to make an even larger impact. He was a perfect 8-for-8 at the 2009 PBR World Finals, he has performed well at the PBR World Cup in the past, and he continues to knock on the door of winning the PBR World Title. And when it comes to the draft, he isn’t afraid to pick the rankest bull available and believe he can ride him. When it comes to talent and desire, there aren’t many riders who have more than Mauney.

Hate Him
J.B. Mauney has a lot of passion for the sport of bull riding. If anyone doubts that, he or she probably hasn’t watched him ride much. When he bucks off, he occasionally throws a fit after he leaves the arena. This past weekend in St. Louis, he left the arena before throwing his bull rope and helmet down the hall. He gave the helmet a nice kick for good measure and went on about his business. Several fans absolutely despise this kind of attitude, and a number of them feel he should be punished for his actions.

Another reason some fans don’t care for J.B. Mauney centers around the fact he has been portrayed as the golden child of the PBR the last few seasons. He hasn’t won a World Title yet, but he seems to get as much or more attention than any other rider in the organization. It’s also no secret he has gotten a few breaks in recent years when it comes to replay challenges and/or possible reride situations. This is out of Mauney’s hands, but it still makes fans cheer against him on occasion. The more the PBR talks about him, the more fans seem to dislike him.

The Final Say
I’ve never been J.B. Mauney’s #1 fan, but I’ve never been one of his detractors either. The more I hear about fans griping about his actions outside the arena, however, the more I’m starting to like and cheer for the guy. I’m not going to sit here and say it’s mature to throw helmets and temper tantrums. That being said, it’s really nobody’s business what the guy does when he leaves the arena. The camera crew shouldn’t be following him after a buckoff anyway, and that’s also out of Mauney’s control. I’d rather see a guy show emotion rather than not care at all.

I love the sport of bull riding, and when it comes down to it, J.B. Mauney is one of the most consistent bull riders in PBR history. He has only been around five years, but he has been one of the top two or three during that time. He is passionate about the sport, and he will get on anything put under him.

His goal every season is to win the PBR World Title, and anything less is a disappointment to him. He wears his heart on his sleeve, and while it gets him in trouble with the fans from time-to-time, I respect the fact he hates losing or getting bucked off. The more time goes by, the more I cheer for Mauney. If he wins the 2011 PBR World Title, it will be outstanding for the sport because he is indeed the face of bull riding.

It’s your turn to tell me what you think about J.B. Mauney. Do you love him, or do you hate him? Also, give reasons for your choice. If you have an opinion on this, please comment below or visit the Facebook page and give your input there. Thanks for reading!

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PBR Bull Power Rankings: March 2011

March 1, 2011 By 2 Comments

The PBR Bull of the Year race is already heating up as the first two months of the 2011 season is in the books. The bulls are obviously half the story in bull riding, and there have been plenty of great ones so far this year. I’ve put together a power rankings through the first two months of the season. There really isn’t any debate with the top two, but opinions may differ after that. If you have anything to add, please comment below or email me at: [email protected]. Also, please feel free to visit the Facebook page if you haven’t already. Enjoy!

1. Bushwacker- Julio Moreno/Richard Oliveira
There isn’t much to say about Bushwacker that hasn’t already been said. He is the rankest bull to come along in quite awhile, and he has undoubtedly been the best in the PBR in 2011. He has been out four times on the Built Ford Tough Series this season, and he is unridden with an average bull score of 46.88 points. In addition, Bushwacker’s average buckoff time is an astounding 2.63 seconds, and the four riders he has dominated are Austin Meier, J.B. Mauney, Mike Lee, and Robson Palermo. That pretty much says it all.

2. I’m A Gangster- Jeff Robinson/Cappello
Bushwacker is the clear choice for number one, and I’m A Gangster is definitely the clear choice for number two on the list. In four BFTS trips this season, he is unridden with an average bull score of 46.06 points. His average buckoff time in 2011 is 2.14 seconds which is actually more impressive than Bushwacker, and he has bucked off top-10 guys J.B. Mauney and Paulo Lima. I’m A Gangster has been a great bull for three or four years, and he doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

3. Smack Down- Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Struve/Rosen
Smackdown gets overlooked a little, but he has quietly put together a very solid 2011 season so far. He has been out five times on the BFTS this season, and his average bull score is 44.94 points. He has been ridden just once, and that was worth 90 points. In a great pen of bulls at the Iron Cowboy Invitational a couple weeks ago, he was one of the bulls that really stood out. He dominated Valdiron de Oliveira, and that says a lot about how good he is. Smack Down could be a sleeper in this year’s PBR Bull of the Year race.

4. Super Duty- Jeff Robinson/Katich/Pinnacle Bull Group
Super Duty, formerly known as Major Payne, is having another great season on the Built Ford Tough Series. He is hauled as much as any other bull in the PBR, and he is still getting the job done on a regular basis. In five BFTS outs in 2011, he has an average bull score of 44.95 points. He has been ridden twice this season, and the average ride score is 90.88 points. Super Duty seemed to pull up a little gimpy this past weekend in St. Louis, and hopefully it’s nothing serious. If all is well, he will be well on his way to being a finalist for Bull of the Year.

5. Crosswired- D&H Cattle Company/Clifton Wiggins
Crosswired has been around for a few years, and he was very successful as a three and four-year old. After struggling at times in 2010, he has really been on top of his game in 2011. In three BFTS outs this season, his average bull score is 45 points. He has been ridden twice this year, and the average ride score is 91.75 points. Crosswired may not have some of the extra-rank trips he used to have, but it looks like he is going to be much more consistent moving forward. That will keep him on this list for awhile.

6. Perfect Poison- Boyd/Floyd Bull Company
Perfect Poison is a bull I didn’t like much in 2010, but he has really become more consistent in 2011. He has only been out twice on the BFTS, but he is unridden with an average bull score of 45.13 points. He was strong in Arlington a couple weeks ago, but he was extremely rank in Oklahoma City last month. Perfect Poison may not get as many outs as some of the others on this list, but if he keeps bucking like he has so far this season, he will be a surprise contender for Bull of the Year.

7. Priceless- D&H Cattle Company/L&E Bulls
Priceless had a decent 2010 season as a four-year old, but he has really stepped things up a notch in 2011. He has four BFTS trips so far this season, and his average bull score is 44.56 points. He has been ridden twice, and Robson Palermo (91 points) and Guilherme Marchi (90.5 points) were the two guys who rode him. I still don’t think fans have seen the best Priceless has to offer, and if that’s the case, he will continue to move up this list as the season progresses.

8. Cooper Tires Wild & Out- Dakota Rodeo/Clay Struve/Box K Cattle Company
Cooper Tires Wild & Out has quietly put together a very strong and consistent season on the Built Ford Tough Series. He has five BFTS trips in 2011, and he has an average bull score of 44.4 points. He has been ridden only once this year, and that was by Austin Meier (90 points) this past weekend. He had some off trips in 2010, but he has been marked at least 44.25 points in every trip this season. This bull doesn’t have what it takes to be a true contender for PBR Bull of the Year, but he should be a consistent in the power rankings this year.

9. Carrillo Cartel- 4C’s/Sills/HD Bucking Bulls
Carrillo Cartel has been a constant on the Built Ford Tough Series since 2008, and he continues to buck extremely well three years later. He has been out three times so far in 2011, and he has an average bull score of 44.42 points. He has been ridden all three times, and the average ride score is 91.17 points. Colby Yates made one of the best rides of the season on this bull in Arlington (92.25 points), and that’s what most people will remember him for this year. Hopefully he continues to impress the rest of the season.

10. After Party- Circle T Ranch & Rodeo
After Party was the 2010 PRCA Bull of the Year, and he has been a great new addition to the PBR in 2011. He has four BFTS trips so far this season, and his average bull score is 44.44 points. He has been ridden once, and that was by Guilherme Marchi this past weekend in St. Louis (90.25 points). I’m excited to see After Party the rest of the season, and it will be interesting to see how he bucks after being ridden by Marchi. I fully expect him to bounce back and buck a lot of guys off.

The Next Five: Chicken on a Chain, RMEF Gunpowder & Lead, Pure Smoke, Yellow Jacket Jr., Bad Moon.

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2011 Early-Season ABBI Classic Breakdown

March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The PBR Built Ford Tough Series is two months into the new season, and it’s been an exciting one so far. The great riders and bulls are already starting to set themselves apart from the rest of the pack, and the same can be said for the ABBI Classic bulls. There have only been two major events for the three and four-year old animal athletes, but several of the young bulls have already made an impact.

The ABBI will host a number of Classic events throughout the rest of the season, and the top bulls will earn their way to the PBR World Finals in October with hopes of winning big money. The two events already completed include the New Year’s Eve PBR Cowtown Classic and the Oklahoma City PBR BFTS Classic. I’ve put together a list of five young bulls that have really impressed me so far this season. There are still quite a few more events in 2011, but these bulls will surely continue to make their mark. If you have anything to add, please comment below or email me at: [email protected]. Enjoy!

V-5- Henry Wilson/Marty Foutch
V-5 hasn’t won a Classic event yet in 2011, but he has definitely been the most consistent so far. He started the season by splitting third and fourth in Fort Worth at the Cowtown Classic, and he followed that up with a runner-up finish in Oklahoma City a couple weeks ago. He scored 88.5 points in Fort Worth, and he racked up 90.5 points in OKC after bucking off J.B. Mauney. V-5 has a ton of potential, and he could very well find himself in some Championship Rounds as the year progresses.

Bad Blake- Lightning C Cattle Company
Bad Blake actually made his mark late last season at the 2010 ABBI Classic Finals in Las Vegas. He had two great trips at the 2010 PBR World Finals and split second and third. He had a lot of expectations coming into 2011, and he hasn’t disappointed so far. He tied for 14th at the Cowtown Classic on New Year’s Eve, but he bounced back by winning Oklahoma City and over $10,000 a couple weeks ago. He was definitely the best bull out, and he deserved the win. In fact, only Bushwacker was marked higher than Bad Blake in OKC. He is going to be one of the definite favorites all year.

Train Wreck- D&H Cattle Company/Enlow & Gilberts
Train Wreck is one of the many up-and-comers for D&H Cattle Company, and he has started the 2011 Classic season very consistently. He finished second in Fort Worth, and he followed that with a seventh-place finish in Oklahoma City. No disrespect to Blackwidow, but I thought Train Wreck should have won the Cowtown Classic on New Year’s Eve. Nonetheless, this bull has looked great so far this year, and you can bet he will continue to make his mark as the season progresses. He is going to win a lot of money in 2011!

Blackwidow- Lufkin Ranch and Rodeo
I mentioned above that Blackwidow won the Cowtown Classic to start the new ABBI Classic season. I thought Train Wreck was a little better, but that doesn’t take anything away from how rank this bull was. He was extremely impressive, and the win was a great way to start the year for Lufkin Ranch and Rodeo. Blackwidow is the only bull on this list that didn’t buck in Oklahoma City two weeks ago, but his victory in Fort Worth is more than enough to get him a spot on the list. So far, he is undefeated in 2011. I’m excited to see how he performs the next time he bucks in competition.

Pure Smoke- Cody Ohl/Ken & Tex Beshears
Pure Smoke has been destined for stardom for a couple years. He won the Futurity Finals in 2009, and he qualified for last year’s ABBI Classic Finals after a great trip in the Wild Card and finished sixth in Las Vegas. He has seemingly been around forever, but he is only a four-year old this season. He started the new year slowly by finishing just outside the top 25 at the Cowtown Classic, but he stepped up in Okahoma City and finished fifth. Pure Smoke was also one of the best bulls out at the Iron Cowboy Invitational last weekend, and his future is extremely bright. He will probably continue to get even better as the season progresses.

Five More to Keep An Eye On: Hustlin, Back Bender, Hurts So Good, Studly, Alternator.

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Welcome Back to Bull Riding Rant Sports

February 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Welcome back to Bull Riding Rant Sports. I launched the website in August of 2010. I was given an opportunity to write for a bull riding organization, and I jumped at the opportunity. After about six months, I’ve decided to relaunch Bull Riding Rant Sports. My passion is the PBR and ABBI, and that’s what I’m going to cover. You can expect the usual event previews and reviews, power rankings, and various opinion articles. As always, please provide feedback if there is anything you would like to say. Be sure to visit the Bull Riding Rant Sports Facebook page and like it, and you can also become a follower on Twitter. Enjoy the ride because it’s going to be a great one!

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Interview With Bullz N Buzzerz Creator Kelly Hinman

August 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

There aren’t many bull riding games of any kind on the market, but Kelly Hinman is here to change that. Along with his daughter, he has created a bull riding board game for kids and adults. Mr. Hinman has been kind enough to do an interview with Rant Sports Bull Riding, and he is going to fill us in on everything we need to know about his new game Bullz N Buzzerz. I asked him some standard questions, but if you have any other ones, please ask them in the comments section below or email me at: [email protected]. I’ll get with him, and we will get you an answer as soon as possible. Enjoy!

Cody: First off, thanks for taking time to do this interview. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Kelly: I’m a 33-year-old farmhand from Kansas, and I’m also a dad and husband. I’ve been a fan of rodeo and bull riding for years, and I hope to one day be more directly involved with producing bucking stock. It would be great to someday tour the herds of the great contactors like Berger, Andrews, and Herrington.

Cody: How did you come up with the idea for your bull riding game?

Kelly: I had been kicking the idea of a bull riding board game around for three or four years. I have always thought a game like this would be fun and a much-needed break from those being offered in department stores. The challenge was making a game that is fun, challenging, and affordable. With the help of my daughter, Kara, I think we have done this.

Cody: Tell me as much about the game as you can, including format, etc.

Kelly: The game is called Bullz N Buzzerz. It will be from 2-5 players ages 8-adult. Players will select a rider card and pickup token. The token will be moved around the game map to mark a players’ progress. There will be 20 spaces on the map, 19 qualifying stops and one Championship space. There will be separate rules included for two, three, and five-player games. Also, there will be 25 bull cards with different quality of buckers in them.

In addition, the game will come with a rider score chart, a bull score chart, and an injury chart all on one convenient sheet. The use of re-ride cards and bullfighter/clown cards will also add another strategic element to gameplay. Rolling a six-sided dice determines movement, rider score, and half of the bull score. Rider and bull score will be added together to find the final score just like in real life.

The game will be a print-and-play game, and it will be available as an electronic download. You can then print it off in your own home. The game sheets will require legal-size sheets of paper. We recommend card stock sheets of paper for the map, cards, and tokens. Standard paper is fine for the rules and charts.

Cody: Kelly, that sounds like it could be a good time for a family or small group of friends. When is the release date, and how much will the game cost?

Kelly: As of now, the game should be available September 12th which also happens to be my youngest girl’s first birthday! The game will cost $12.00. That’s pretty affordable compared to the $20-$50 you will spend on most games in stores.

Cody: Is there anything else you want to add? If so, this is your time.

Kelly: We have launched a website for this game which you can visit at http://bullznbuzzerz.com. The website also features original rodeo and western poetry I have written. Our first poem called Hometown Bullrider is available now for a small fee, and to find it, you can just go to our links page and click on the title. A sample of the poem can be viewed on our rodeo and western poems tab. I will be adding more poems from time-to-time.

We invite everyone to become a member for free and share pics, videos, and comments with us in our forums section. It can be about any rodeo event at any level or ranching in general. We look forward to hearing from you! If you like the poetry, please leave a comment on it as well! Thank you Cody for giving me and my family this opportunity to highlight our products. And thanks to all who take the time to read this interview. We really appreciate it!

Cody: Kelly, thanks again for doing the interview, and I’m looking forward to trying out your bull riding game. And to all the readers, please feel free to ask any and all questions and leave some comments below. Have a good week!

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