The American Bullriding Association At Circle 13
We had a great time in spite of the hot,dusty weather at this two day event at Circle 13.Scott and Terry Littrell put on a great bull riding event with the Sunday portion being dedicated to the memory of TN Rodeo Promoter and Producer, Jerry Williams.
Saturday night's event began with Jessica Perez,eight year old daughter of bull rider Jessie Perez and his wife Melissa carrying the American Flag. I am not even going to try and spell the name of the "Indian" Ciudad that Jessie's mother came from but Jessie was born in Chihuahua and grew up in Durango Mexico.His uncle,Martine Perea is the Mexican World Champion ; and Jessie ,himself , rode in Mexico . I hope to do an interview with Jessie who has explained to me that in Mexico there are three forms of bull riding and I intend to learn all about them. Melissa Perez is of Cherokee descent from Maquokota, Iowa;and like myself you cannot miss her heritage. Ok so we are stereotypical!Gracie Woods , Wes Woods' 4 yr old daughter carried the Circle 13 Flag. Wes and Johnny Byrd were Saturday's judges and our funny man was ,of course ,Mike Russell who also did the Cowboy's Prayer. Matt Littrell and Brent Sisco were the bullfighters.
The event began with Corey Bailey of Paris,TN aboard Circle 13's A10 Rimshot who was as bad in the chute as out.The big,powerful bull took two leaps forward with high kicking then faked right before going into a slow left spin then jumped out and bucked straight.Corey scored 75 to start off with an early lead.
The next rider was Jarret Melton aboard TNT Dynamite who didn't have his normal trip but hop,skipped and jumped quickly across the arena to the
left.Jarret ,from Lexington,TN was in complete control as he scored 72.
John Frantz of Guthrie ,Oklahoma scored 74 aboard CWR Bucking Bulls' Cat Five Hurricane who traveled in a wide left circle with lots of kick and power.
Matthew McCarley,Denmark,TN,didn't fare as well as Circle 13's Slam Dunk did just that to him.Buzzard bait ,another good Circle 13 bull jerked the rope out of Clifton Alred's hand.Trey Knolton scored 77 to take over the lead aboard Circle 13's EG Get U Some as the bull bucked straight to the left then turned back facing the chute then reversed back left and bucked straight then reversed right.
Mike Russell's son Josh who now lives in Horn Lake ,MS. came down early fromP1 Prince Albert while Marvin Littrell's 49% Marvelous Marv got Buck Friskillo off early.Charlie Mullins of Millington looked like he was going to make a qualified ride aboard my(CWR) bull TN Two Hawks but Two Hawks got Charlie off at 7.34 as he bucked in a left circle,alternating belly kicks with back kicks.
We had a break in the riding for some barrel racing.Four year old Gracie Woods' time was 24.47 and she looked adorable .Lorise Stegal rode in 26.43 while Jessica Perez aboard old Kate got a time of 23 although she was a little off the pattern.Uncle James took 19 mo old niece Amelia Phipps around the barrels ,leading her horse;getting his niece started really young.Ashley Russell,a pretty good barrel racer timed in at 20:12 on a horse in training while Jessica Edelman won the round with 15:21.
Then it was back to bull riding with Guthrie ,OK's Rick Marchant aboard P&M's Red Wasp who took three huge leaps out then made one loping spin to the left and dumped Rick when the bull jumped out of the spin.JM Cox of Jackson bucked off of Circle 13's 14K Golddigger who had lots of direction change with belly rolls.Zack Jackson(Middleton)scored 76 aboard one of my favorite Circle 13 bulls 54 Super Dave who took one leap out then made one spin to the left and jumped out and circled wide left before going straight.Zack scored 76.I want to add here that the many prayers for 19 yr old rider Brian Vincent have had great results as one of the ABA's most personable riders was cancer free in his last tests.Brian is now back riding at the practice pen.
Brandon Carter of Nutbush ,TN got his chimes rung by Jordan's Pet.Brandon hung up and spent more time under the bull then beside him. Jake Whitman carried Brandon out who had his vest blown off and his chaps and jeans tore by the bull. After a fifteen minute rest ,Brandon was fine.He had the wind knocked out of him and was just worn out.Jessie Perez (Henderson) rode one of Circle 13's biggest and baddest Copenhagen Drifter for the high score of 80.Jessie was riding against all of our advice with what is most likely a broken wrist but he's a true cowboy The bull spun to the left with lots of rear and drop but bad hand and all,Jessie remained in control.
D L Goodman(Mercer) drew P&M's Whitewater who took three long leaps out then jerked the rope out of his hand.Boo didn't have his normal trip as the black bull took three short hops before taking one spin to the right then jumped out of the spin and bucked straight but Colby Criswell still managed to tie with Trey Knolton for 2nd and 3rd in the round at 77.No shame coming off of P&M's Double Trouble who not only is small like Blueberry Wine but bucks like him.The bull who has a very fast right spin had Van Lynch down too early.I like this little bull a lot.
Colby Criswell bucked off of P&M's Waterboy in the short go but tied for 4th and 5th in the event with Trey Knolton.Colby hung up and in the attempt to save him the bull horned Matt Littrell in the head just above his right eye.Matt was a little woozy but he finished the event.Always the true cowboy! Colby didn't fare as well as he was kicked in the head and suffered a concussion and a possible broken jaw.He was taken to the hospital for x-rays.
Zack Jackson made a good ride aboard Circle 13's Denmark Biggs who faked left then spun to the right and it was nearly a reride option as the bull stopped for a second before reversing left.Zack scored 74 to lead the event with 150 on two head. Jessie Perez drew Full House who is a handful. The big,powerful bull took 4 leaps straight out with lots of power before turning left and getting Jessie off.Jessie finished second in the event. Trey Knolton was down early from White Knight but still tied for 4th and 5th.The best ride just happened to be the last ride as Corey Bailey rode Circle 13's Beavis for 82 points and a total of 157 on two head to win the event while knocking Zack down to second place. Beavis,a small bull exploded out then faked left and right then spun left with lots of kick and action.
On Sunday afternoon the event was dedicated to Jerry Williams. Several riders who were scheduled to ride had called in as they were having trouble getting back to TN and the event was delayed an hour.Guy Cox did the announcing for Scott and Mike Russell rode a bull in memory of Jerry Williams as did Tim Frall.
Jerry's long time friend Jerry Overton judged the event along with Johnny Byrd while Mike Russell gave the Cowboy's prayer.Robert Russell brought in the riderless horse for their lost friend Jerry Williams while Kina Cox carried the Double J flag.
Jessie Perez started the action off aboard Circle 13's Buzzard Bait and had a good ride going until 7.8 when he just could not hold on anymore due to the pain in his riding hand as the bull got him leaned back on his arm.Because several of the riders were unable to get there in time and several who were scheduled had been injured Saturday this event was set up as two rounds with all riders in them.Jessie declined his second round.Hopefully he will go have his wrist checked out and heal quickly.Jarret Melton came down quickly from54 Super Dave while D.L. Goodman scored 66 as Cat Five Hurricane who hates the heat bucked straight down the middle of the arena with power kicks.DL felt that power as he split the crotch of his jeans open!Josh Russell got KO'd when Prince Albert yard darted him.That and the heat made Josh a little woozy for awhile.Corey Bailey made a good ride aboard14K Golddigger who took two leaps out ,one right spin then jumped forward and bucked straight.
Like Jessie ,Van Lynch had a good ride going but Slam Dunk slammed him down at 7.8.Matthew McCarley redeemed himself with a 71 point ride when Beavis bucked straight down the arena with kick,rear and drop.
Both Josh Russell and Jessie Perez scratched for round two as the injuries took their toll. Jarret Melton added his name to that list when he came down hard and he might have a broken rib.The guys took an extra long break between rounds due to the heat.
Matthew McCarley rode Jordan's Pet for 71 as the bull took one leap forward then circled left ,covering a lot of distance.Matthew had 142 on two and was in the lead.
Boo had a bad trip as he took two short ,low leaps out and made one spin right before jumping out of it;continuing down the arena with lots of direction changes but no kick. Van Lynch was given the option of a reride although he scored 67 as Bull just didn't kick or get the elevation he normally has.Van declined the option and took the score .D.L. bucked off Get U Some while Corey Bailey followed with a great ride aboard Circle 13's Full House who exploded out of the chute with two huge leaps then spun to the left once,reversed right with a roll then reversed back left with high kicks,action and power. He's a great bull! Corey had 152 on two to win the event while Matthew McCarley came in second,Van Lynch was third and D.L.Goodman was fourth.
The ABA will have two sanctioned events at the Benton County Fair at the rodeo. The events will be on Friday and Saturday nights in Camden,TN.Come out and spend Labor Day Weekend enjoying both the fair and the ABA.
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