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Las Vegas Preview
The most important 10 days of the year for the bucking bull industry are right around the corner. Find out the who, what, when, where and why of all the ABBI and PBR activities and action scheduled to take place in Sin City. |
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Classic Season Recap
Relive all of the action of the biggest and best ABBI Classic season to date and see what it took to make it to the top 45 spots. Learn which bulls have the best shot at the $250,000 that comes with being crowned World Champion Classic Bull. |
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Breeding Programs
We compare and contrast some of the top breeding programs in the country to learn what it takes to have a successful program and winning bulls. Profiled breeders include Rice, Kish, Homestead Genetics, Ravnescroft and more. |
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Lightning C
Learn about the dynamic Lightning C, who dominated in Ardmore and have some of the most outstanding Futurity bulls in the business. Jerry Copp and his family (including rodeo superstar son-in-law Britt Bockius) have built an outstanding program in a realtively short amount of time-going from hobby to job in a hurry. |
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Superstar Spotlight: Nasty Mike
PBR Livestock Director Cody Lambert has already put the Diamond S Classic and Team Lone Star bull in two short gos this season. Find out more about the brindle muley... looks can be deceiving! |
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In Black & White
In this issue's "Who's Your Daddy?" Sugar Kuhn explores the rich history and legacy of Plummer genetics. The legendary line is prominently featured in breeding programs from coast-to-coast, and she explains why the distinctive black and white animals are so popular. |
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Featured Story choose a featured story: 1 2 3 4 |
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Lightning C Cattle Company
Story by Sugar Kuhn |
The results from the 2008 American Heritage Futurity in
Ardmore, Oklah. were exciting and ground-breaking, with the
winner taking home nearly $100,000 in winnings. However,
the bigger and quieter story is that of Claremore, Okla.'s Jerry
Copp.
Copp’s Lightning C Cattle Co. had three young bulls finish in
the top six and pocket over $92,000 for their owner at this one
event. Prior to this season, Copp was most recognized for the
success of 1546 Spittin’ Gun who won third at the 2006
American Heritage and finished the 2006 season strong. Yet,
2008 opened its doors to
three new Lightning C
futurity superstars:
American Heritage second
place-taker 65 Achey Hu,
fifth place nabber 61
Wine-Hu and sixth place
spoiler 632 Copp Hou,
who now boldly holds
down the second slot in
the ABBI Overall Futurity
standings.
Copp shared some perspective on these three wonders doing their thing in competition: “632 Copp Hou is probably... |
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Who's Your Daddy: Plummer Genetics —
It’s Black & White
by Sugar Kuhn |
Anyone that has participated in or followed the bucking
bull industry knows one thing — there sure is a lot of black
& white out there.
It’s out there in our pastures, out there in the arena, filling
our registry and definitely in the winner’s circle. Although
some of us know the immediate origin of these white hides
highlighted by black noses, eye-rims, hooves and horn tips,
few know the ancient history behind the distinctive color
pattern. Sure, the majority of our buckers with these features
have Tom Harlan and Charlie Plummer to thank immediately,
but believe it or not, their story goes back into antiquity
nearly 2,000 years.
In reality, very few breeds have a history longer than 200- 300 years, but these cattle are definitely an exception. They can claim with confidence that their ancestors are truly an ancient....
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The Life & Times of Kent Cox
Story and photos by Allen Glanville |
Kent Cox has been a factor in the bucking bull business for many years.
First he competed as a bull rider with the PRCA and the PBR. Cox actually qualified for the PBR finals, but due to an injury, he was not able to compete. Later, he teamed up with his friend Dean Wilson and they served as the dummy men at many of the top futurities, becoming most efficient at strapping on the dummies while bucking around 40 bulls per hour. Cox also has one of the top breeding programs in the country. Last, but not least he is becoming one of the best bull haulers going, having placed the flank on the top bull of the ABBI last season, T11 Troubadour, for Julio and Cindy Moreno.
The first thing you will learn about Cox is his honesty. The man who helped raise him, and mentored him most of his adult life, is Monty Samford, who described Cox...
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Superstar Spotlight: Tedesco, Robinson and Larry the Cable Guy's Booger Butt
by Susan Bedford |
It hardly seems right to do a superstar spotlight on just 260 Booger Butt. It's not that he isn't a four-legged bucking celebrity or that he doesn't deserve all of the limelight, it just seems strange.
It is like Felix without Oscar, Bert without Ernie or Batman without Robin.
Except when he is loaded in the chute or bucking on the arena floor, short-go dynamo Booger Butt is practically attached at the hip to Chicken on a Chain. Or rather Booger Butt's hip is attached to Chicken's lower leg. There is some serious size disparity between the two bovine best friends.
“Booger looks small because he's in the same stable with... |
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Go backstage and behind the chutes with Susan Bedford as she travels to ABBI and PBR events coast-to-coast. Click to read the Bull Pen's editor blog. |
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Calendars, Breeder's Guides, Back Issues and much more to come! Step into the Bull Pen shop today! All major credit cards accepted. |
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Dr. Gary Warner is a co-owner of one of the largest mixed animal practices
in the Southwest, with 29 years experience in the livestock industry—from
roughstock to show cattle and racehorses. Click to read his articles. |
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There's no “i” in team. But when it comes to the PBR Bull Teams, there definitely is some “m-e-a-t.” 22 teams fighting for the $1.1 million dollar jackpot. Stay up-to-date on scores, highlights and standings. |
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