PRORODEO Sports News - June 6, 2025

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LUNATIC FRINGE FATHER OF LEGENDARY BUCKING HORSE LUNATIC FROM HELL, DIES AT 23

Burch Rodeo bucking horse Lunatic Fringe, the sire of legendary bucking horse Lunatic from Hell, passed away May 26 at 23 years old. PRCA Photo by Kirt Steinke

B urch Rodeo announced Monday, May 26, the passing of five-time National Finals Rodeo bucking horse Lunatic Fringe. He was 23 years old. Lunatic Fringe made a name for himself at the NFR, qualifying in both bareback and saddle bronc rid ing throughout his six-year career. Preserving his bloodline, Lunatic Fringe became a stud for Burch Ro deo and was the father of legendary bucking horse Lunatic from Hell, who made an appearance at the NFR 10 times.

Lunatic from Hell passed away last year unexpectedly at 16 years old. “He was a good horse, you don’t come across them like him very of ten,” said Chad Burch, co-owner of Burch Rodeo. “He had a lot of colts that wanted to buck, and he was a bucker himself. There were two or three of his colts that were at the NFR with him.” Lunatic Fringe’s blood lines go deep in PRORODEO. Womanizer of Cervi Championship Rodeo is one of his colts, as well as Lunatic Party from

Outlawbuckers Rodeo. Burch Ro deo’s War Bridle and Lyin’ Lunatic also come from Lunatic Fringe. Throughout his career, he had an overall average score of 80 points or better each ride. “We have a lot of good horses by him,” Burch said. “We have a 5-year-old with no name yet and he’s really shown signs of bucking and he’s big. Hopefully he’ll carry on the tradition (of Lunatic Fringe) of some sort.”

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