2018 PRCA Media Guide - Bullfighers and Barrelmen

Jess Franks Barrelman/clown

Rodney “Shotgun” Gaston Bullfighter, barrelman/clown PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. RESIDENCE: Chappell Hill, Texas. BORN: Sept. 17, 1965. Jake Geiger Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Hilliard, Fla. BORN: Aug. 7, 1991. Jason “Gibbsy” Gibbs Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Mabank, Texas. BORN: Sept. 7, 1976. Seth “Shorty” Gorham Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. RESIDENCE: Cotulla, Texas. BORN : Aug. 19, 1978. Bud Graves Barrelman/clown PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 1996. RESIDENCE: Eastanolle, Ga. BORN: June 4, 1951. Richard Guthrie Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Okeechobee, Fla. BORN : May 21, 1985. Jess Griffin Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2000. RESIDENCE: Riverton, PRCAMEMBERSHIP : 2004. STYLEOFDRESS : yellow and black baggies, fancy boots. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAMNational Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2007, barrelman and clown, 2010; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman and clown, 2010, 2014; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2006, 2009, 2013; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-up, 2014; Canadian Finals Rodeo, 2011-12; Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Entertainer of the Year, 2007-08, 2011, 2013; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede barrelman, 1991- 96. RESIDENCE: DeWinton, Alberta. BORN : Aug. 17, 1959. FAMILY : wife, Michele; son, Chase. OTHER OCCUPATION : retired firefighter. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : tie-down roping, team roping. Aaron Hargo Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2008. STYLE OF DRESS : shorts, flashy shirt. ACHIEVEMENTS : RanchoMission Viejo Rodeo (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.), 2008; Brawley (Calif.) Cattle Call Rodeo, 2008; Industry Hills Charity ProRodeo (Industry, Calif.), 2008; Kern County Sheriff’s Reserve Stampede Days (Bakersfield, Calif.), 2008;Ventura (Calif.) County Fair Rodeo, 2008. RESIDENCE : Somerset, Calif. BORN : June 19, 1986. COLLEGE : Shasta College Firefighter Academy. OTHER OCCUPATION : landscaping. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : basketball, working out. Wyo. BORN : June 5, 1977. Denny Halstead Clown, barrelman

NFR: alternate, 1988; barrelman, 1989. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1980; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS : baggies, red-and-white striped shirt, hot pink hat. ACHIEVEMENTS : John Justin Standard of the West Award, 2017; Andy Womack Award, 2017; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1982-85, 1991; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1986-89, 1993; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1992; served on PRCA Board of Directors executive committee, 1988- 93; only New Mexico barrelman to work the NFR; revived, produced and promoted Farmington (N.M.) Pro Rodeo, 1985-94; barrelman at more than half of theTop 50 PRCA rodeos, including California Rodeo Salinas, 1988-89; Redding (Calif.) Rodeo, 1988, 1991; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 1988; St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo, 1988, 1991; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up, 1985; Washington State Fair Rodeo (Puyallup), 1988; Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup, 1988; Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo, 1991; Lea County Fair and PRCA Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.), 1988; World’s Oldest Rodeo (Prescott, Ariz.), 1988, 1991; Livingston (Mont.) Roundup, 1984, 1991; New Mexico State Fair PRCA Rodeo (Albuquerque), 1991- 93; Clark County Fair and Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.), 1992; Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.), 1986-88; Lawton (Okla.) Rangers PRCA Rodeo, 1988; SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), 1991; board of directors, Santa Fe (N.M.) Rodeo, 2013-17; College National Finals Rodeo, 1985- 93. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : Serving on boards of directors for Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo Cowboy Alumni, both of which raise money for scholarships, ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. RESIDENCE: Belen, N.M. BORN: Sept. 23, 1950. FAMILY : single. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : stunt man (member of Screen Actors Guild) for movies and commercials, auctioneer. Kris Furr Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Hamptonville, N.C. BORN: Jan. 16, 1991. Cerilo “Lelo” Garcia Bullfighter PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2016. RESIDENCE: LaSal, Utah. BORN : May 19, 1987. Jeff “Slim” Garner Barrelman/clown PRCAMEMBERSHIP : 2001. STYLE OF DRESS : gold hat, gold shoes, black and white checkered shirt, printed bandana, baggies, hobo face. VITALS : 6-3, 170 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS : cowboy Cadillac, barbecued chicken, air taxi, fishing boat. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2005-06, 2008; Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo (Vernal, Utah), 2008; Molalla (Ore.) Buckeroo PRCA Rodeo, 2004-06; Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo, 2005; Laughlin (Nev.) River Stampede PRCA Rodeo, 2004-05, 2008. RESIDENCE: Fredonia, Kan. BORN : Feb. 2, 1973. FAMILY : wife, Alisha; daughter, Jacquelyn. COLLEGE : Garden City (Kan.) Community College, associate degree. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : roping, hunting. WEBSITE : www.SlimGarner.com.

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