2024 PRORODEO Media Guide

BULLFIGHTERS, CLOWNS AND BARRELMEN

Cody Sosebee Barrelman/Clown

Matt Tarr Barrelman/Clown PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Cody, Wyo. BORN: July 8, 1984. Chip Taylor Barrelman/Clown PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1969; Gold Card. RESIDENCE: Filer, Idaho. BORN: Aug. 22, 1941. Ray Taylor Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Wheatland, Calif. BORN: Aug. 12, 1993. Lucas Teodoro Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2020. RESIDENCE: Decatur, Texas. BORN: Oct. 13, 1987. Tyler Thiessen Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Elk City, Okla. BORN : Jan. 30, 1992. DT Trofholz Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2018. RESIDENCE: Waverly, Kan. BORN : Sept. 7, 1995. Dusty Tuckness Bullfighter NFR: 2009-23, alternate, 2008. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2005. VITALS : 5-11, 185 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS : PRCA Bullfighter of the Year, 2010-19, nominated, 2008-09; Justin Boots Championships (Omaha, Neb.), 2011; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007-13; selected for RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2009; College National Finals Rodeo, 2010-11; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2014, 2016; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2015; Southwest Exposition and Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), 2009-16; SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), 2008-16; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, 2007-16; Tucson (Ariz.) Rodeo, 2013-17; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days Rodeo, 2012, 2014-16; Red Bluff (Calif.) Round-Up, 2014-16; Dodge City (Kan.) Xtreme Bulls, 2015-16; Justin Boots Championships (Omaha, Neb.), 2011 15; California Rodeo Salinas bullfighting champion, 2007; Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale bullfighting champion, 2005; all-state football player in high school. RESIDENCE: Wayne, Okla. BORN : May 6, 1986. FAMILY : mother, Shawna; father, Timber; brothers, Jesse, Will. COLLEGE : Northwest College (Powell, Wyo.). ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : hunting, snowboarding, working out. WEBSITE : www.dustytuckness.com. Tyson Twitchell Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Glendo, Wyo. BORN : Jan. 21, 1989. Cooper Waln Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Parmelee, S.D. BORN: Aug. 14, 1987.

PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2003. STYLE OF DRESS : flame shirts, baggies, black felt hat, new-style jerseys, board shorts. ACHIEVEMENTS : 2017 National Finals Rodeo barrelman; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2006; nominated for PRCA Clown of the Year, 2006, 2011-13, 2015-16; nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2012-13, 2015-16; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Summer Finale (Omaha, Neb.) barrelman, 2006; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede. RESIDENCE: Charleston, Ark. BORN : Dec. 28, 1971. COLLEGE : Southern Arkansas University (Magnolia), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. OTHER OCCUPATION : ranching. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : motorcycle racing, guitar. Dayton Spiel Barrelman/Clown PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2020. RESIDENCE: Prairie City, S.D. BORN : July 4, 1995. Stutzy Stutzman Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2020. RESIDENCE: Staplehurst, Neb. BORN: April 20, 1969. Mark Swingler Barrelman/Clown NFR : opening act, 2001. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1993. STYLE OF DRESS : hobo face, blue derby hat, baggies. VITALS : 5-10, 175 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS : YMCA car with 1927 Model T, Original Moonwalk, UPS Delivery, hot dog vendor. ACHIEVEMENTS : PRCA Board of Directors, 2007-10; PRCA Contract Personnel Executive Council, 2006-present; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001, 2005, 2009; PRCA Specialty Act (Comedy) of the Year nominee, 2002, 2004-11, 2013; PRCA Clown of the Year nominee, 2003-04, 2008; Coors Man in the Can finalist, 2006-08, 2011; Winter Tour Finale (Las Vegas), 2001; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2000; Texas Circuit Contract Act of the Year, 1996-97; PRCA Barrelman/Specialty Act of the Year, 1999; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1996. RESIDENCE: Leander, Texas. BORN : July 22, 1966. FAMILY : wife, Tami; daughter, Jessica. COLLEGE : Southwest Texas State University (San Marcos), bachelor’s degree in marketing. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : golf, family, landscaping Chuck Swisher Bullfighter NFR: 2014. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2011. ACHIEVEMENTS: San Antonio (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 2015-16; Sikeston (Mo.) Jaycees Bootheel Rodeo, 2014-16; West Texas Fair and Rodeo (Abilene), 2014-16. RESIDENCE: Dover, Okla. BORN: Aug. 1, 1990. WEBSITE: https://www.facebook. com/cswish116/

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