Miniature Bull Riding (MBR), started in 2010, is a rising
sport, in association with the PBR, to give the new and upcoming youth bull
riders a chance to compete and improve their bull riding skills.
sport, in association with the PBR, to give the new and upcoming youth bull
riders a chance to compete and improve their bull riding skills.
The MBR was started in 2010 by Lillie and Cirildo
Leal. They originally started a stock contracting business which supplied
mini bulls to local rodeos. The popularity of the bulls grew and the MBR
was created. The organization has two divisions in it, junior riders
which are 8-11 and then senior riders, which are 12-14.
The MBR grew even further when Chris Shivers, who is a two
time PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Champion, became a part owner with
them in 2011. His son, Brand, also began to compete in it.
time PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Champion, became a part owner with
them in 2011. His son, Brand, also began to compete in it.
The organization’s first finals were in Ogden, UT in
2010. By 2012 it had grown to over 50 bull riders. Also, in 2012
they had their first World Championship in conjunction with the PBR’s World
Finals, in Las Vegas. The MBR and the PBR became official partners on
February 28, 2015.
2010. By 2012 it had grown to over 50 bull riders. Also, in 2012
they had their first World Championship in conjunction with the PBR’s World
Finals, in Las Vegas. The MBR and the PBR became official partners on
February 28, 2015.
This year (2016) the 6th Chris Shivers Miniature
Bull Riders World Finals goes from
November 2nd to November 5th, during the PBR World
Finals. For more information on their finals this year, click on this link-
Bull Riders World Finals goes from
November 2nd to November 5th, during the PBR World
Finals. For more information on their finals this year, click on this link-
PBR MBR
MBR Website
Author: Naomi Smith
2/10/16
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