With the law of averages, there is a good chance that a new cowboy is crowned the bull riding world champion when the NFR comes to a close. The only two in the top-15 that have won gold buckles are ...
A spur-of-the-moment decision to wear a helmet may have saved bull rider Willy Ives' life last August. He borrowed a friend's helmet on a whim. While riding in the competition, Ives was bucked off.