Brown Family Ministries and Band
By Kaitlyn Driscoll, Staff Writer, NBR & PBBA
Bull riding and rodeo events bring a new crowd with each and every performance. There are always new faces waiting in anticipation to witness the excitement and competition of each event. Of course there are the fans that attend as many events as their lives will allow, but they all started out s first-time spectators somewhere in their past. For many fans, their involvement in rodeo or bull riding may only go as far as watching the events when they come to town. For others, their involvement may grow to participation in the events as a competitor, contractor, investor, sponsor, concessions, retail, or performer. It may be the “come one come all” feeling or the rustic western atmosphere that invites you in, but regardless, it’s the sense of family and community that keeps the sport of rodeo growing year after year.
It is sometimes curiosity or chance encounters that lead people to rodeo events, but more often than not, it is the friendships outside of the rodeo life that bring in newcomers. Word of mouth is one of the most influential forms of advertisement when it comes to any business, whether it’s a doctor’s office or a restaurant. The same holds true for rodeo. People involved in the rodeo world are continuously bringing in the new faces from their lives outside of rodeo, whether they intend to or not. These people then bring their friends and family, who tell other friends and family members, and the dominoes keep on falling. And so the rodeo family grows.
Recently, the NBR and PBBA have welcomed a very unique and humbling family to its own rodeo family. The Brown family, comprised of father Mark, mother Angie, daughter Meagan, daughter Erin (Brown) Bailey, and Stuart Bailey, were virtually unaware of rodeo and its many events until 2008. Their involvement began, as most do, with a deep friendship between Angie Brown and Kathy Klein-Porter, wife of stock contractor, producer, and PBBA President Mike Porter. In 2003 the Brown family moved from Mississippi to Taylors, SC where husband Mark Brown worked with the music staff at Taylor’s First Baptist Church. Angie began a women’s bible study class, and one of her members was Kathy. Their friendship grew and the two maintained a relationship in and out of church. Mark and Mike met shortly thereafter during Kathy’s short stint in the hospital for surgery on a broken ankle, and they in turn began their own friendship. It was around this time that, as Angie told me, “God was stirring our hearts to leave the church to start a family ministry where we could reach out to people outside of the church and share the same love with them that Christ gave to us.” In June 2009, Mark resigned from his position, they sold their farm, and they began traveling and doing local outreach events (such as singles and youth events). They called the endeavor the Brown Family Ministries, and they operated on the simple principle of sharing God’s everlasting love.
Kathy and Mike invited the Brown family to attend one of their events, the 2008 PBBA Finals in Clemson, SC and as Angie admitted, she was quite nervous in the days preceding the event. “I had never been around cowboys or livestock. I didn’t even own a pair of cowboy boots! I knew that the people there would be good people, but I just worried about fitting in or being out of place.” So, true to a woman’s fashion, Angie went out, bought herself a pair of bona fide cowboy boots and they headed to the Garrison arena.
That night the Brown family were introduced to the exciting world of bull riding, and they’ve been a part of it ever since. It’s no surprise that they became instant fans, after all, it’s one of the most unique sports in existence; it’s a historical sport stemming from the lifestyle of cowboys of the wild west filled with all the modern touches: performers, fancy arenas and equipment, valuable livestock bred for competitive edge, and grand prizes that allow the contestants and contractors to make a living doing what they love. The people involved in rodeo events are just as inviting as well. While other sports such as professional football and basketball invite all levels of fans from infrequent to diehard, rodeo invites all fans to become a part of their family, a much deeper commitment to their inclusion in the events. Personally, I have never attended an event where I didn’t feel welcomed and respected by those around me. As Angie put it, “We instantly felt at ease. The people were so warm and inviting, willing to answer all of our silly questions or reassure us throughout the show. Since then, we have grown to love all of our new friends and we find ourselves praying for their continued safety and protection.”
So it began and so it continues. The Brown family attended PBBA/NBR events regularly and grew to love not only the people, but the sport itself. Wife and mother Angie soon felt the urge to become a more involved fixture in the NBR/PBBA community. Angie asked Kathy if it would be possible for the Brown Family Band to play at an event. The family band consists of Mark on the guitar and vocals, Angie on the soundboard, Erin on the keyboard and vocals, Meagan on the drums and vocals, and Erin’s husband Stuart who assists with the lighting and soundboard as well. (In February of 2011 Erin and Meagan released their first CD under their stage moniker Erin Elizabeth.) Kathy checked with Jeff and Linda Mullins, producers of the 2009 NBR Finals in Raleigh, NC and they readily agreed to allow the Brown Family Band to provide the pre-event entertainment. They played music for the crowd and contestants Friday night and then held a Cowboy Church service Saturday morning. It was an instant success. They quickly decided that at the next event they performed, they wanted to do something more involved with contestants. So, they devised a plan to have a cookout and guitar picking session prior to the Saturday night performance followed by pre-show concert. The family grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and invited everyone to sit around, talk, pick guitars, sing, and just have fun. They even went to the extent of making flyers with cookie-filled goodie bags to invite everyone to attend.
While at the Camden, SC NBR/PBBA they held a pre-bull riding cookout and guitar session. After the bull riding, they held a concert where they played hits songs from Lady Antebellum, Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Credence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, Miranda Lambert, Johnny Rivers, Tom Petty, and Little Big Town. Mark jokingly added that he’s even “been known to sing Honky Tonk Woman” on occasion. While their lives show passion for spreading the word of God, their concerts center more on creating a fun and inviting atmosphere by playing music that the whole crowd can enjoy. Because of this fun and the welcoming feeling the family brings to the event, the concert was a success and the involvement of spectators and contestants was great.
A familiar face that often lends his talents on the harmonica to the performance is our very own Mike Porter! Many people know Mike as a stock contractor and producer but were unaware of his musical talents. The energy brought forth by the Brown Family Band enticed his harmonicas out of the grocery bag he kept them in. Mike has performed with the family on numerous occasions and he’s even traded in the grocery bag for a harmonica case!
While their involvement may seem trivial, the depth of such small gestures must never be overlooked. The family has a message and their message is simple: “God loves all of us, and we love all of you”. Their strong understanding of God’s love for them allows them to reach out to people and treat them like family, allowing them to feel that very same love.
The Brown family has, in 2011, attended the PBBA Finals in Clemson, SC as well as the NBR Finals in Raleigh, NC. In Raleigh, they had a chili cookout and a spectacular post-show performance. The family plans to attend as many NBR and PBBA events as possible in the coming years and they hope to only further their involvement in the events through concerts, cookouts and cowboy church services. Their strong sense of God’s love (and their open arms to all) has allowed them to integrate themselves as a fixture in the bull riding/rodeo family. Their faith and giving hearts epitomize the fundamentals of this sport. Love your God, love your family and love your country. Ride hard, never give up, have faith, and be true to thy own self. You can attend sporting events all over this world, but only in this sport can you find a sense of these simple, yet meaningful, ideals. The Brown Family Ministry and Brown Family Band have brought something truly unique and valuable to this sport, and their continued involvement will be something we all can truly enjoy and appreciate.
To find out more about the Brown Family Ministry and their band, visit www.brownfamilyministries.org or check them out on Facebook! The see the latest from the NBR and PBBA visit www.nbrbull.com or www.pbbanow.com.
2010 PBBA Finals
2010 PBBA FINALS
Written by Beau Schell
3/16/2011
On February 11-12, 2011, the top stock contractors of the Professional Buck Bull Association (PBBA) gathered at the JB Hunt Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina for the 2010 Open Bull finals. With over 30 of the East Coast’s best bucking bulls, JB Hunt Arena’s back pens were packed with a rank pen of bulls that the cowboys of the NBR were anxious to ride. Coming into the finals the top 5 bulls were nearly neck and neck, with High Noon of Elrod Bucking Bulls leading the way. Following were Black Belt of Dale Cox Bucking Bulls, Loaded of Melton/Watson/Smith, and Blue Alien also of Dale Cox Bucking Bulls in fifth.
After the Brown Family Band, featuring the new hit duo Erin Elizabeth, rocked the arena the lights dimmed and the show began! With a tough crew of NBR cowboys and a rank pen of bulls the final event would prove to be an exciting one for contestants and fans alike. Throughout the finals, which were televised live via a webcast by www.makin8.com and www.buckersnow.com, the packed crowd witnessed some of the finest bulls performing at their peak. Although only one could claim Bucking Bull of the Finals. That Bull was Loaded Gun owned by Rob Melton of Rocking R Bull Group, with a combined nightly score of 175.25. In second place was Ernie Treadway’s Whammer with a score of 174.00. With the judges’ scores tight, third and fourth place was a close call. High Noon of Elrod Bucking Bulls, also the high point bull of the year, took third with 173.75. Following High Noon was Rocking R Bull Group’s Neon Ghost bringing in a score of 173.50. In fifth place was Yellow Dog of WW Bucking Bulls of with a combined score of 173.25.
During the 2010 season many stock contractors had proved the quality of their livestock. One such contractor is Dale Cox, who was the 2010 PBBA Stock Contractor of the Year, Cox brought numerous outstanding bulls to many PBBA events. He was rewarded with bragging rights, an amazing Bob Berg buckle and a decked out Bill Black Featherlite trailer. Also at the finals once again was 13 Homer, a Thunder Run Ranch Bull owned by Mike Porter, who is the only bull to qualify for all four consecutive PBBA finals. Also having a successful year was Rob Melton of the Rocking R Bull Group who took home the buckle for Stock Contractor of the Finals.
Taking place at the same time was the 2010 National Bull Riders (NBR) Finals. With many experienced riders matched up against a tough pen of bulls, it turned out to be an exciting two nights. The NBR Finals ended with Brandon Chambers winning the 2010 NBR Champion Bull Rider Berg buckle and custom made Hennessey saddle. John Garrett took home the Stock Contractor of the Year buckle. Another contractor that had a good weekend was Bobby Bowman. Bobby’s bull Jocko landed him the 2010 NBR Bull of the Year buckle. After a busy and eventful season for the NBR bull riders the finals and their 2010 season ended the year with a bang.
The PBBA was excited to have another successful year and thank everyone who helped make it so great. The 2010 season could not have happened without all of the contractors, participants, judges, bull fighters, spectators, back pen workers, specialty acts, announcers, sponsors, producers, and secretaries.
To all of our sponsors: WW Livestock Systems, Cooper Tires, Humps N’ Horns, Twisted X Boots, Bob Berg Designs, Bill Black Featherlite Trailers, Wrangler, Two Bulls Supplements, Rodeo Attitude, The Short Round, Buckin Stock magazine, and Lazy J Equipment we greatly appreciate your support and look forward to our continuing relationship. The PBBA also thanks Bob “Camo” Walker and Ricky Wrenn Photography for all of the amazing pictures ya’ll take. Throughout the year the Brown Family Ministries (recipients of the PBBA’s 2010 Top Hand Award) hosted great cookouts and played music. They are greatly appreciated by everyone. Thanks again to everyone who helped make the PBBA’s fourth season great and we hope to see you during our busy 2011 season.
2009 PBBA Finals
2009 NBR Finals
Raleigh, NC February 12-13, 2010
By Kaitlyn Driscoll
It pretty much goes without saying that the finals of any bull riding association is the most highly anticipated event of the season. The National Bull Riding Association (NBR) Championship Bull Riding and Barrel Racing was held February 12th and 13th in Raleigh, NC, and was no exception. All year long, the cowboys and cowgirls competed for their spot at the finals. This Carousel Farms production, held at the JB Hunt Arena at the NC State fairgrounds, proved to be an electric two-night performance, despite the snow and wintry weather.
The top 30 bull riders in the NBR were paired up against the paramount bucking bulls in the Professional Bucking Bull Association (PBBA). It turned out to be quite a showdown, a showdown of the best battling the best for the top prizes of cash and buckles. The top 15 cowgirl barrel racers also attended the event, racing against the clock, and each other, for prestigious awards. This 2009 season finale proved rewarding for many of the cowboys and cowgirls, and more than $15,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to the winning contestants.
Friday night, Cody Martin of
In the cowgirl barrel racing, Terra Garrison led the pack with a 16.1 second run Friday night and earned herself a $509.50 paycheck. Lari Lee Isley was close behind with a 16.157 second time and took home $305.70. Brynn Blackwell set the third place pace at 16.24 seconds and received $203.80 for her effort.
Saturday night, Josh Faircloth won the round with an electric 89.5 point ride ($930) on a bull named Rubber Bucky from Charlie Oldham and Caleb & Tonya White. Blaine Whipp made his second qualified ride aboard
The second night of barrel racing showed some familiar names from Friday night’s performance. Brynn Blackwell finished first with a 15.79 second run ($509.50). Lari Lee Isley trailed right behind with a 15.86 second run ($305.70). Jill Riebe rounded out third place with a time of 16.133 seconds ($203.80).
Only two bull riders had qualified rides in the short go round. Josh Faircloth was 89.75 points aboard Johnny Ringo from Rafter C Bucking Bulls, and Jay Miller, the only man to ride three bulls all weekend, was 83 points on Clay Ellison’s Black Magic.
Jay Miller of Liberty, SC won the average for the finals, with a combined score of 242.75 points, received $2475 in prize money, a Bob Berg Buckle, and a total of $3172.50 won for the weekend.
The PBBA Tier I first place bull was Short Notice owned by Jason Roberts, and the second place bull was Homer, owned by Mike Porter. The PBBA Tier II winning bull was High Dollar owned by Craig Wagoner. Tied for second, third, and fourth were Black Belt from Diamond C, Shot Gun Ready owned by SR Rodeo, and Rubber Bucky owned by Charlie Oldham and Caleb and Tonya White. The “money bull” of the weekend was Texas of Rafter C Bucking Bulls;
The finals also awarded many of the people who help to make events possible throughout the year, each of whom received a custom Bob Berg buckle for their hard work and dedication. Announcer of the Year was Jeff Wolfe, Secretary of the Year was Jean Radford, Scotty Williams and Kelsey Salisbury were both awarded buckles for their judging, Barrel man of the Year was Jake Wilcox, Bullfighter of the Year was Chad Ellison, Event of the Year was Camden, SC a Rafter C and Tom Smith production, and finally, Producer of the Year was Jason Roberts.
2010 shows promise to be even more successful than 2009 for the NBR. Our next event will be held March 19th and 20th in Pelzer, SC. It will be an NBR/CBR/PBBA co-sanctioned event with $5,000 added in prize money. Friday night’s performance will be a CBR event, and Saturday will be an NBR. Both nights will be PBBA performances, and there will be a short round each night! To find the full schedule of events for the 2010 season, to see results, or to find out more information on how to participate in an NBR or PBBA event, visit www.nbrbull.com or www.pbbanow.com.
2009 PBBA Finals
2010 PBBA Finals
By Kaitlyn Lee Driscoll
Clemson, SC, January 22nd & 23rd, 2010 – Recently, the top bulls from the 2009 Professional Bucking Bull Association (PBBA) season met in Clemson, SC for the 2009 PBBA finals. Stock contractors spanning from
After two nights of intense competition, the PBBA Finals Champion #D54 High Noon (of Elrod & Elrod) scored a total of 177.50 points and earned his owners Donna and Dell Elrod a Bob Berg PBBA finals champion buckle and a hefty check. Rob and Kayla Melton’s bull #44 Mr. Woodcock was the reserve champion bull of the finals. Both the Elrod’s and the Melton’s won feed supplement and distress, compliments of Two Bulls in
The PBBA winner of the High Point Bull of the year award and a Bob Berg buckle was Jason Roberts’ #412 Short Notice. Finishing close behind was #D54 High Noon of Elrod & Elrod. Rounding out the top five was #669 Brown Mule from Clay Ellison & Will John Simpson, Justin Cornwell’s #207 Hang Em High, and Lore Kerr’s #515 Iron Broke.
The bulls weren’t the only ones receiving winnings that weekend. The winner of a new set of Cooper Tires sponsored by Cooper tires was Kelly Clem, from
The PBBA had a very successful finals and a successful season overall. Without excellent producers and incredibly generous sponsors, the PBBA would not have been able to put on so many top-notch events. The PBBA Finals was produced by Ernie Treadway and Brian Hope, and it was sponsored by HnH News, Cooper Tires, WW Equipment, Wrangler, Two Bulls, Twisted X Boots, & Bob Berg Design. We extend a gracious thanks to our producers and sponsors who were there all year long and helped round out a great season!
The PBBA sanctions open competitions for bulls of any age and pedigree. Results from previous seasons as well as the schedule of events for 2010 will be posted on the PBBA web site at www.pbbanow.com, in HnH news, and broadcasted in a number of other publications. For more information about the Professional Bucking Bull Association, visit www.pbbanow.com, email Mike Porter at mike@pbbanow.com or call Mike Porter at 864-313-9024.
PBBA Announces Lifetime Achievement Award
PBBA Announces Lifetime Achievement Award
By Kaitlyn Lee Driscoll
The Professional Bucking Bull Association announced the formation of the PBBA Hall of Fame’s “Lifetime Achievement Award”. The award was developed and sponsored by PBBA board members Bob and Pat Cooper of Rafter C Bucking Bulls. Inductees were presented the award at the 2009 PBBA Finals Stock Contractors Awards Breakfast at the Ramada Inn in Clemson, South Carolina. Additional inductees will be added each year based on an individual’s achievements and contributions to the sport of bull riding. PBBA Vice President Tom Smith added that the association is working on a permanent location for the Hall of Fame memorabilia to be housed. “Perpetual awards showing the history of the PBBA and NBRA will be developed and added to each year. People who have had a positive impact on the sport of bull riding and the rodeo industry will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Their contributions will be preserved for future generations to see. The PBBA is only four years old, however our membership has a long history in the rodeo industry. The hall of fame will showcase the accomplishments of cowboys, livestock and rodeo professionals in our region, East of the Mississippi.”
The 2009 Inductees are as follows.
Scott Williams
Scott “Poncho” Williams was raised in the mountains near Salem, South Carolina. He began his rodeo career in 1975 riding bulls and broncs. He was the 1978 & 1979 SCHSRA Bareback Champion and a reserve champion bull rider. As a bull rider in the 70s through the 90s he qualified for multiple SRA and ACA finals. Scott won the PRCA Arcadia, Florida Rodeo and qualified for the IPRA Southeastern Circuit Finals five times. Poncho hung up his spurs in 1999 and picked up a judging clipboard. Scott is known and respected for his integrity as a judge in the bull riding arena and has helped many contestants become champions offering advice as an instructor . Scott promotes the sport by adhering to the rules and calling it as he sees it.
Ernie Treadway
Ernie’s rodeo career began in the 1950’s riding goats in his father’s rodeo productions. He rode bulls in the 1960’s and 1970’s and produced his first event at the age of eighteen in 1972. The Ernie Treadway Rodeo Company has raised world champion livestock and produced successful events across the Eastern United States for over three decades. Many champions, both cowboys and livestock got their start with Ernie’s assistance. He has played a major role in promoting the sport by developing new contestants, contractors and producers. Ernie is one of the original founders of the PBBA.
Devin Long
Devin “Diesel” Long from Summerville, North Carolina career in bull riding began in 1994. In 2001 Devin qualified for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Challenger Series Finals. He qualified for the SEBRA finals 14 times finishing in the top three and the top five 3 times. Devin also competed in IPRA and SRA rodeos making the SRA Finals 3 times. His sixteen year career as a contestant was plagued by injuries including a broken back. Devin gritted his teeth and reached through the pain for a come back that included many event championships including the 2007 Carousel Farms title. A true role model, Devin can often be found lifting the spirits of a down cowboy, giving sought after advice to a rookie or offering prayer before an event. Devin moves into the next phase of his rodeo career after hanging up his spurs in 2010.
2009 PBBA Producer of the Year and High Point Bull Crowned
2009 PBBA Producer of the Year and High Point Bull Crowned
By Kaitlyn Lee Driscoll
Jason Roberts, a respected name in the rodeo world, can be seen hauling his championship bucking bulls in a new Bill Black Featherlite trailer awarded to him at the Professional Bucking Bull Association Finals. The 2009 PBBA Producer of the Year hales from Hamptonville, NC. In this little known town you can find grazing in a pasture a great herd of bucking stock including the 2009 PBBA High Point Bull "Short Notice". This High Point Bull title earned Jason a custom W-W Livestock hydraulic bucking chute. The Yadkin Valley Ranch is home to the Jason Roberts Rodeo Company. Jason, his wife Lacey and their two sons Jett and Jaden have created a respected enterprise from the ground up raising quality bucking stock and putting on top notch rodeos.
Jason was born in Laramie, Wyoming. He attended his first rodeo in Walden, Colorado when he was just 5 days old. He has competed in most every rodeo event including calf roping, team roping, bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding. He was a pickup man for the PRCA with Harper and Morgan Rodeo Company for years. Jason qualified for the National High School Rodeo Finals in Pueblo, Colorado in 1988 and 1989 He also holds a place in the Guinness Book of world records for being the youngest rodeo stock contractor; at the age of fourteen he produced his first junior rodeo event at his family’s Twin Rocks Ranch in Davison, NC.
A rodeo competitor and producer, Jason’s passion has always been in raising rough stock. He was producing stock for SRA and Southern States rodeos at the age of seventeen and initiated his own stock contracting business in 1985. He began by providing rough stock to junior rodeos and jackpots, but he quickly progressed to the big leagues of professional rodeos. It was in 1990 that he created Jason Roberts Rodeo Company, and he now stock contracts and produces events for the PBBA / NBRA, and SSPRA Rodeos. His passion for the sport has helped him to raise very talented animal athletes for over two decades. His stock can be seen on television weekly, and he holds eighteen "bucking bull of the year" awards in various associations every year since 1989. He also holds fifteen "bucking horse of the year awards".
Some of Jason’s prestigious bulls of the past include Oscar, Copenhagen Jesse, Death Valley, Ben the Bramer, Worm, and Oscar Jr. He has raised numerous bulls going back to Panhandle Slim, Sports Machine, Raspberry Wine, Bodacious, and Copenhagen Lite. In 1995 he sold two of his bulls, Death Valley Skoal and Copenhagen Cyclone to Harper and Morgan, both of which went to the NFR and PBR finals five times. Currently his bulls Red Devil, Lug Nut, Black Ice, Yadkin Valley Wine, and Short Notice are all highly competitive bulls in the PBBA. Red Devil was the Raleigh, NC futurity champion, and also the Asheville, NC Champion. Black Ice placed in the Tier 1 of bulls in Buckhead, GA, Yadkin Valley Wine placed in the Tier 2 of bulls in Newport, NC, and Lug Nut placed in the Tier 2 of bulls in Camden, SC. His bull Short Notice is the number one bull of the PBBA. In the Tier 1 of bulls, Short Notice placed 2nd in Gaffney, SC, 2nd in Newport, NC, 1st in Buckhead, GA, 3rd in Galax, VA, 1st in Newberry, OH, 2nd in Hillsville, VA 2nd in Danville, VA, 1st in Hamptonville, NC, 2nd in Camden, SC, 2nd in Savannah, GA, and 2nd in Kenansville, NC. Jason was also crowned the 2008 PBBA Producer of the Year.
With such an impressive record behind him, Jason Roberts and his animal athletes are the ones to beat! His stock and his events continue to top the list as some of the most impressive throughout the country, and at the rate he’s going, they will continue to do so for years to come! If you want to learn more about Jason Roberts, his stock, or upcoming events, you can go to the website www.jasonrobertsrodeo.com. Be sure to check out www.PBBAnow.com and www.NBRbull.com
Rodeo Marketing College to be offered at the NBRA Finals in Raleigh, NC February 13, 2010
Lyman, SC, September 20, 2009. The National Bull Riders Association (NBRA) and the Professional Bucking Bull Association (PBBA) are proud to announce that is offering bull riding and rodeo producers the opportunity to attend a one day seminar on Rodeo Marketing instructed by Steve Gander founder of the World’s Toughest Rodeo Series.
Mr. Gander’s World’s Toughest Rodeo series produced events in 28 states and Canada – from New York’s famed Madison Square Garden to Portland, Oregon. He produced the historic command performance for President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and 11,000 guests. His World’s Biggest Beach Party earned world-wide publicity. He has produced PRCA sanctioned events in 28 states and developed the World’s Toughest Bulls & Broncs Series of MLR (Major League Rodeo).
In 2001, Gander wrote, Rodeo Event Marketing – The Business of Getting B.I.T.S. (Buts in the Seats). This book has become the industry standard.
The Rodeo Marketing College is in Raleigh, NC at the JB Hunt Arena, February 13, 2010, tuition is only $100. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot at this informative seminar that is guaranteed to put B.I.T.S. To register call Mike Porter at 864-313-9024 or email him at mike@pbbanow.com or Tom Smith at Tom@PBBAnow.com or call him at 432-349-7093.
The PBBA sanctions open bucking bull competitions for bulls of all ages regardless of pedigree. The NBRA is quickly becoming a premier bull riding association and is the PBBA’s association of choice. For more information about the Professional Bucking Bull Association, including rules, visit www.pbbanow.com, email Mike Porter at mike@pbbanow.com or call Mike Porter at 864-313-9024.
For more information about the NBRA visit
www.NBRAbull.com, email Tom Smith at Tom@PBBAnow.com or call him at 432-349-7093.
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PBBA adds second level of competition
The PBBA Board met on February 28th and ironed out the details of the PBBA two Tier system. The details are below.
Tier 1
Tier 1 bulls are for any bull that has been to a PBBA Finals or has qualified to go to the PBBA Finals. Contractors can also choose to enter their bull in Tier 1. Once a bull has competed in Tier 1 he cannot move down to Tier 2. The entry fees for Tier 1 are $500. The payout will depend on the number of bulls entered in Tier 1. (see below) Tier 1 bulls can also be used in the short go. A random draw will be made each night to determine which Tier 1 bulls will go to the short go. The bulls for the PBBA/NBR Series Finals will be the top 40 bulls from Tier 1.
Tier 2
Tier 2 bulls are any bulls that are not required to be in Tier 1 and the contractor elected to enter their bull in Tier 2. The entry fees for Tier 2 are $300, the PBBA Fee & the Finals Fee for Tier 2 bulls are 1/2 of that of the Tier 1 bulls. The payout will depend on the number of entries. (see below) Tier 2 bulls cannot be in the short go. Once a bull has won $1,000 or more in Tier 2 PBBA competitions he must move up to Tier 1. The money won & points earned in Tier 2 do carryover to Tier 1 and count towards the bull's PBBA standings in Tier 1.
The event format:
The Tier 1 & Tier 2 bulls will be at the same event and in the same bull rider draw, except for the short go. Tier 1 bulls will compete against Tier 1 bulls and Tier 2 against Tier 2. Both Tiers will be judged by the same judges and the judges will not know the difference.
Example event:
The Producer is taking 30 bull riders and taking 8 back to the short go. There are 20 Tier 2 entries and 18 Tier 1 entries. The 20 Tier 2 bulls will be in the long round. The 18 Tier 1 bulls will draw for the 8 short round spots and the other 10 will be in the long round. Tier 1 will pay 5 holes as will Tier 2.
Payout
The payout for both levels will depend on the number of entries. Such as; 6 entries pays 2 holes, another hole will be paid for every three additional entries, up to 15 -29 entries which will pay 5 holes. 30 or more will pay 7 holes. Therefore, 9 entries pays 3 holes, 12 pays 4 and 15 pays 5.
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National Bull Riders Association
National Bull Riders Association
Lyman, SC, March 6, 2009 –-- The Professional Bucking Bull Association (PBBA) announced the creation of the new bull riders’ association; the National Bull Riders Association (NBRA).
The NBRA was created by PBBA stock contractors and producers for all bull riders who enter PBBA events and other bull ridings produced by NBRA producers. The NBRA’s already has events scheduled in SC, NC, OH & VA.
Mike Porter PBBA Founder and President, stated" The PBBA Board of Directors created the NBRA for the bull riders, the producers and the stock contractors. The NBRA’s focus will be on promoting its members." Porter added "The NBRA’s officers will be made up PBBA Board members Tom Smith, formerly with SEBRA, Bob Cooper, Ohio stock contractor and producer, and myself. This team of leaders has the skills and experience to grow the NBRA alongside the PBBA. It’s a great match."
The NBRA schedule can be found at www.pbbanow.com and www.nbrbull.com. For more information about the Nation Bull Riders Association call (866) NBR-Bull (531-5574), visit www.nbrbull.com or email Mike Porter at mike@pbbanow.com.
PBBA Bulls Score Big at Winston-Salem PBR
Lyman, SC February 1, 2009----WW Bucking Bulls’, owned by Rick Wagoner and Jimmy Walton, Code Blue ended the 2008 PBBA season as a top five money winner. When the PBR’s Cody Lambert was looking for bulls for the Winston-Salem PBR he had heard that Code Blue was rank and a PBR quality bull. After consulting the PBBA website, reviewing Code Blue’s PBBA ranking, carefully looking over his PBBA scores, and talking to some PBBA members; Cody decided to give Code Blue and WW Bucking Bulls a chance at the PBR.
In the first round of the PBR Cody Campbell had his hands full with the big bull; Code Bull. After a couple of big jumps and kicks, Code Blue’s trademark, Campbell found himself in the arena dirt. The PBR judges were impressed and marked Code Blue 45.25; the third highest bull score for the night. Saturday night Cody Blue drew the PBR great, Jared Farley. Like Campbell, Farley soon had a face full of dirt. The judges were even more impressed with Code Blue’s performance, marking him 46.0 points, round two’s highest score. Code Blue ended the night as the second highest marked bull at the Winston-Salem PBR. Congratulations to Rick Wagoner and Jimmy Walton, of WW Bucking Bulls, and PBBA Board members.
PBBA 2008 Finals Champion Top Notch Jap, owned by Joey Nixon, was also chosen for the Winston-Salem PBR. Top Notch Jap, threw both his riders and scored 44.25 each night. The PBBA’s number two bull for 2008, Ruby Red, AKA Brother Love, owned by Dell and Donna Elrod, was ridden Friday night by Dusty Elliott for 88 points. Robbie Melton’s bull Stiffler also threw his rider and scored 42.5. The bulls and stock contractors of the PBBA proved have themselves once again.
The PBBA sanctions open bucking bull competitions for bulls of all ages regardless of pedigree. During 2008 it paid out over $144,000 in total price money. The PBBA is working on its 2009 schedule and it will be posted on www.pbbanow.com. For more information about the Professional Bucking Bull Association, including rules, visit www.pbbanow.com, email Mike Porter at mike@pbbanow.com or call Mike Porter at 864-313-9024.
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