CBR News

CBR News

by Sheila Totten

CBR To Kick Off  South Dakota State Fair

Now that Lake Charles,LA. is in the record books the CBR is gearing up for their next event which will be the Red Wilk Construction CBR Bull Bash at the South Dakota State Fair  on August 30th & 31st. Forty World Champion bull riders will compete against a pen of some of the greatest bulls in the world assembled together by CBR President Tuff Hedeman.There will be rank bulls from CBR 2005 Stock Contractors of the Year Harlan Robertson and Henry Wilson, Berger Bucking Bulls and Jesse Hill.

 Top Barrel Man Rocket Ryan Litwin will be there along with that singing ,songwriting bullfighter Ray Clary and  his partner Matt Baldwin who is no stranger to this area.

Bring the whole family and come early so you can see a great act-the "Wild About Horses" Drill Team.The horses used are all Wild Mustangs ; and the precision shows just how smart and trainable these great horses are.Like the Buffalo and the Eagle the Mustang is a living National Treasure and we need to make sure  they will survive for generations to come.  Gates open at  5 pm The Drill team performs at 7:30 PM while the CBR event starts at 8:00 PM.For ticket information please call (866)605-FAIR or go to: www.sdstatefair.com.

 Annual Pepsi Cody Country Classic Pro Bull Ride

The CBR in conjunction with G-J Productions have announced that the  Third Annual Pepsi Cody Country Pro Bull Ride has been scheduled for Sept. 2nd at 7:30 PM at Stampede Park ; following right on the heels of the Huron , South Dakota  event.

As always so that fans and youngsters can enjoy themselves and meet their favorite personalities before the performances the gates open at 5 PM.The Pre-Show Event  featured at Cody is "The Young Guns Invitational Miniature Bull Riding" which starts  at 6:00 PM.This is not related to the Young Guns Tour where we have bucked our bulls in KY so  for KY and TN  fans I just want to clarify that issue. I do not know if Gary Richard is involved in this but he was the first one I knew of  who began to raise miniature bulls several years back to use for JR Bull riding. Gary was not only a top rider but  he is an innovator and a mentor to riders as James White.

There is always something special for the fans at these CBR events and Cody is no different.Fans can register to compete for the "2006 Night Rod"Motorcycle donated by Beartooth Harley Davidson/Buell-Billings,Red Lodge and Cody. Registration for the drawing is on the back of the event tickets. Six Contestants will have their names drawn and will compete in the "Roll The Harley Dice" to win the Motorcycle. I remember a really cute picture of Tuff Hedeman aboard a Harley taken at  the big Harley anniversary party several years back. Wonder if Hedeman will pose on this one!

Tickets are priced  so that fans can take the entire family as the CBR events are truly family geared. All seating for adults is $25 while ages 12-18 are $15/ticket. Children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free.You can buy your tickets now from the Cody Chamber of Commerce,Cody Stampede Ticket Office,Cody Red Eagle Stores,Sierra Trading Post,Ponderosa Campground(Sept 1st&2nd),and Buffalo Bill Village Gift Shop(Sept 1st & 2nd) .This is a great opportunity for a wonderful and exciting night of family fun.

The New Tuff Hedeman Signature Ball Caps Are Now Available

There are four styles of Tuff Hedeman Signature Series CBR Ball Caps and all are now on sale through the CBR.Tuff Hedeman has been ,is and probably will always be the most popular bull rider of the world of rodeo and stand alone bull riding.His great personality and the talent he showed when he rode has endeared him to many. These caps would be the perfect gift for any Tuff fan.

There are four styles of caps :"Brahma", "Bring It On"(can't you just hear Hedeman saying that?!!!), "Tuff Stuff"(not to be confused with the cleaner sold in automotive depts),and "Seeing Red".There are custom designs and embroidery in heavy brushed cotton completed withsturdy Velcro closures and brass side eyelets. I know I am going to order  one of each for the Tuff fans in my life. Get them now and put them away for Christmas. Be sure to check out all the items  at www.cbrbull.com.