"I didn't catch any fish, but I got a lot of suckers on the line." Michael "Smurf" Horton works the crowd.Just like the bull riding programs says on its cover, "Never Before - Never Again," George Paul was a one-of-a-kind cowboy. In 1968 Paul rode 79 consecutive bulls en route to the PRCA World Championship. No one has ever, nor will ever come close to matching that legendary feat.
Tragically, this cowboy with Hollywood good looks and un-matched riding skill, was killed in a plane crash while traveling between rodeos in Wyoming.
This event, held in his honor for the last 31 years, was one of the first stand-alone bull riding events in the nation. The George Paul is an institution in bull riding and one of the best parties of the year...after all...Ciudad Acuna is right across the river.
I would encourage you to follow this link to learn more about George Paul.
This year's George Paul event was also unique in that it was produced by Tuff Hedeman's Championship Bull Riding (CBR) league, in the past the event had been associated with the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) league. In my humble opinion, the CBR "hit it out of the park."
The short round started with three consecutive 90 point rides...it was pandemonium in the bleachers.
If you consider yourself a bull riding fan, the George Paul should be first on your list of events to attend.
Tragically, this cowboy with Hollywood good looks and un-matched riding skill, was killed in a plane crash while traveling between rodeos in Wyoming.
This event, held in his honor for the last 31 years, was one of the first stand-alone bull riding events in the nation. The George Paul is an institution in bull riding and one of the best parties of the year...after all...Ciudad Acuna is right across the river.
I would encourage you to follow this link to learn more about George Paul.
This year's George Paul event was also unique in that it was produced by Tuff Hedeman's Championship Bull Riding (CBR) league, in the past the event had been associated with the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) league. In my humble opinion, the CBR "hit it out of the park."
The short round started with three consecutive 90 point rides...it was pandemonium in the bleachers.
If you consider yourself a bull riding fan, the George Paul should be first on your list of events to attend.
Overall Results (Unofficial):
1. Cooper Kanngiesser – 264.5 points (3)
2. Cory Davis – 259 points (3)
3./4. Wesley Silcox – 183 points (2)
Danny McDowell – 183 points on (2)
Producer: Championship Bull Riding (CBR)
Stock Contractors: Murphy Ranch Rodeo, Bumbaca Bucking Bulls, Bad Company, Scott Burruss, Billy Jones, Lufkin Ranch, L & G Cattle Co., Lyndal Hurst, Jesse Hill, Benny Cude
Mike Johnson, Glen Southwick, Hurst, Garrett, Dyess Radke Bucking Bulls,
Lyndal Hurst/Cody
Bullfighters: Ray Clary, Travis Adams, Chad Beavers
Bullfighters: Ray Clary, Travis Adams, Chad Beavers
Barrel Man: Michael “Smurf” Horton
Announcer: Boyd Polhamus
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