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Twelve-year-old Richard Wayde Hamar of Yuma was killed in a bull-riding competition Sunday morning at the Little Britches Rodeo at the Boulder County Fairground in Longmont. Hamar was wearing a helmet and padded vest, but after he was thrown, the bull stepped on his stomach, officials said. His parents were in attendance at the two-day rodeo for youths 8 to 18 years old. "He held on for a few seconds," Katy Sinclair, who witnessed the accident, told the Daily Camera. "When he hit the ground, the bull just ran him over. I could see the bull's legs hit his chest....

LAS VEGAS – He used to ride in a rickety trailer attached to an old Dodge pickup truck. Last week, he arrived in the comfort of a sleek 18-wheeler. He used to sleep in the company of dozens. Now he’s got his own place, with plans for a 3-acre retirement spread in the works. He and his colleagues used to be sold by the pound. These days, he’s not for sale. He is Mossy Oak Mudslinger, a 1,600-pound bull who is evidence that the cowboys aren’t the only ones cashing in on the rise of bull riding. Man and beast...

PBR Bullfighter Greg Crabtree Killed in Tragic Accident COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 30, 2005) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) mourns and regretfully announces the passing of one of the most devoted members of the PBR family. Known for his unbridled energy, enthusiasm and talent, Greg Crabtree passed away on Tuesday, November 29. When not on the road attending a PBR sanctioned event, Crabtree managed his farm in Cuero, Texas. On Tuesday, Crabtree was involved in a bulldozing accident while clearing brush on some property near Flatonia, Texas. Information concerning the accident was provided by the Fayette County Sheriff's...

Pure Vanity I am a bull riding fan of the PBR. On every Sat. and Sun. on the OLN (outdoor life network). Any other fans out there? Just wondering.

Dear Freepers: I am writing to you today about an issue that some of you may be indifferent to; and I hope to convince you that the protection of rodeo and rodeo sports is important enough to deserve your attention. Please read this message and give it careful consideration. The Cowboy and Rodeo are a part of our American culture. Events such as Bull Riding are becoming more popular as cable television broadcasts events from the PBR and PRCA. However, a small number of animal rights extremists are trying to ban this fun family-oriented sport. Not only does this affect...