2024 PRORODEO Media Guide

BULLFIGHTERS, CLOWNS AND BARRELMEN

Leon Coffee Bullfighter, Barrelman, Clown

and Rodeo (Denver, Colo.), 2014; Livingston (Mont.) Roundup, 2014; Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo (Kalispell), 2004, 2014; Silver State Stampede (Elko, Nev.), 2003, 2014; American Legion Rodeo (Augusta, Mont.), 2012, 2014; Bear Paw Roundup (Chinook, Mont.), 2011, 2014; Crowley’s Ridge Saddle Club & Lions Club Rodeo (Forrest City, Ark.), 2014; Whoop Up Days Pro Rodeo (Lethbridge, Alberta), 2010-13; Mother Lode Round-up (Sonora, Calif.), 2006-07, 2009, 2012; Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo (El Paso, Texas), 2002-03, 2012, 2014; Missoula (Mont.) Stampede, 2000, 2013; Yellowstone River Roundup (Billings, Mont.), 2013; Home of Champions Rodeo (Red Lodge, Mont.), 2000, 2004, 2009, 2013; PRCA Comedy Act of the Year nominee, 2003-04, 2013; Vegas round finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” 2010; featured on National Geographic’s “Dogs with Jobs” and CMT’s “Most Shocking: Stomped and Gored,” 2004; PRCA executive council, contract personnel chairman, at-large director, 2005-06; youngest clown/bullfighter in the RCA (16 years old, 1974). RESIDENCE: Proberta, Calif. BORN: July 31, 1957. FAMILY: wife, Frannie; daughter, Cheyenne; son, Cody. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: animal trainer, truck driver. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: traveling, cooking, Facebook. WEBSITE: www.coppertownclown.com. Jason “Whistle Nut” Dent Barrelman PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2016. STYLE OF DRESS : big floppy hat, bandanas around wrists, baggies. VITALS : 6-3, 210 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS : Juneau County Fair Pro Rodeo (Mauston, Wis.), 2016; Brown County Fair PRCA Rodeo (De Pere, Wis.), 2016; Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo (Iron River, Mich.), 2016; Little Big Horn Stampede Rodeo (Hardin, Mont.), 2016. RESIDENCE: Humeston, Iowa. BORN : July 12, 1979. FAMILY : wife, Holy; son, Gatlyn. OTHER OCCUPATION : auctioneer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : Native American heritage. WEBSITE: PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2003. STYLE OF DRESS : traditional baggy pants; red, white and blue shirts. ACHIEVEMENTS : Woodward (Okla.) Elks PRCA Rodeo, Okla., 2008; Sitting Bull Stampede (Mobridge, S.D.), 2005-08; Cherokee (Iowa) Chamber PRCA Rodeo, 2003-05; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 2004, 2006, 2008. RESIDENCE: Paullina, Iowa. BORN : May 28, 1984. COLLEGE : Buena Vista University (Storm Lake, Iowa). OTHER OCCUPATION : high school physics and math teacher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : roping, hunting, family. WEBSITE : www.AllanDessel.com. Zachary DeVol Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2020. RESIDENCE: Elbert, Colo. BORN : Sept. 27, 1993. www.imaginerodeo.com. Allan Dessel Bullfighter, Barrelman, Clown

NFR: bullfighter, 1979, 1984; alternate, 1983; barrelman, 1991, 1994, 1997; alternate, 1993, 1998. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1973; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS : green hat, multi-colored shirt, baggies. VITALS : 6-0, 180 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS : car act, Discovery 529. ACHIEVEMENTS : ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2018; PRCA Clown of the Year, 1983, top three, 1984-2001; Wrangler Bullfight finalist, 1980 85; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship (Dallas) barrelman, 2007; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 1987; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1980-82, 1992, 1996-97, 2003-04; Canadian Finals Rodeo, 1985-86; inducted, Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, 2004; National Cowboys of Color Hall of Fame, 2005; featured in many movies, including 8 Seconds and My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys . RESIDENCE: Blanco, Texas. BORN : Oct. 11, 1954. FAMILY : wife, Terri; daughters, Leigh Ann, Brandy Lynn; son, Luke Anthony. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : horse trainer, farrier. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : fishing, hunting. Ezra Coleman Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2014. RESIDENCE: Rozet, Wyo. BORN : July 20, 1993. Patrick Crawford Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2012. RESIDENCE : Sebeka, Minn. BORN : Feb. 19, 1989. Ryan Dahl Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2018. RESIDENCE : Barnsdall, Okla. BORN : Oct. 17, 1992. Josh Daries Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2008. RESIDENCE : Salinas, Calif. BORN : Sept. 23, 1988. Bert Davis Bullfighter, Barrelman, Clown NFR : opening act, 2000; specialty act, 2003, 2006. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1974; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS : full-face makeup, custom colorful shirts, long baggies, wigs, costumes; Tough Enough to Wear Pink outfits. VITALS : 5-10, 200 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS : Davis’ Muttley Crew character dog trick liberty act; Trash Can Kitty; Balloon Bo Bo; barrel-racing dogs, and others. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, nominee, 2013; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2003, 2014; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2006; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998, 2004; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2002; RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2001; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1999; National Western Stock Show

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