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PBR INTERNATIONALS HEAD DOWN UNDER

06/09/2011

PBR INTERNATIONALS
 HEAD DOWN UNDER

(June 9, 2011) $6 million dollars worth of cowboys have booked a ticket to Australia to compete in the 2011 PBR Australian Cup Series for over $200 000 in prize-money this June and July, kicking of with the first event in the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday June 18th.

Led by the 2009 PBR Australian Finals Champion, Rocky McDonald from Juarez, Mexico, this international team of riders features a star studded line up representing USA, Canada and Mexico.

Heading the list of the $6 million dollar cowboys and joining McDonald are:

Luke Snyder (28, Missouri USA)
“Cool Hand” Luke has had a sensational year on the BFTS and is coming to Australia in top form after recently winning over $200 000 in the Last Man Standing competition in Las Vegas back in April. The former PBR Rookie of the year was the 18th PBR rider to break the million dollar barrier and has had allot of success on Australian soil in the past and will be no doubt one of the crowd favourites going into the Sydney Acer Arena Finals.

Rocky McDonald (31, Juarez Mexico)
One of the sport’s most colourful characters, McDonald has fought several serious injuries to notch up 10 years in Professional Bull Riding. Considered as one of the true international competitors, McDonald is not scared to travel to compete in the best events around the world and has become a regular face and true contender on both the Canadian and Australian Cup Series Events over the past 4 years. Another crowd favourite, McDonald has a long list of success stories in Australian competitions and has previously won nearly every major PBR International Event this country has produced, including the Troy Dunn & Brendon Clark Invitational’s in 2009 as well as the Year End National Finals in Tamworth NSW.

Cody Campbell (23, Oregon USA)
In his 6th year with the PBR, the Oregon native made his debut in Australia back in 2010. The former student of Mike White, Campbell comes from a rodeo family and had his first taste of bull riding at age 13. Fresh from the alter; Campbell will be joined in Australia by his wife as he attempts to continue his momentum on Australian bulls and soil.

Havre Stewart (23, Texas USA)
Coached by 9 time world champion, Ty Murray, Stewart is considered a late starter to the sport having being introduced to his first ride at age 14, however he immediately made a name for himself on the High School Rodeo circuit winning the Texas High School Rodeo Finals and earning himself a scholarship at Tarleton State University. 2011 will be his third trip to Australia as he looks to using the Australian Cup Series as a potential avenue to keep climbing the world standings.

Francisco Morales (29, Guanajuato, México)
Francisco Morales grew up in a ranch in Mexico where he developed love and appreciation for rough stock. He rode his first bull when he was only 15 years old. Morales says that his proudest moment as a rider was representing his country of Mexico in the Inaugural 2007 PBR World Cup in Australia, and has continued to do so at every single world cup since held in Mexico, Brazil & the USA. Morales is the type of cowboy that loves tough sports, when not riding bulls he can be found in the gym training in mixed martial arts and kick boxing. The diverse training not only keeps him physical tough but also mentally tough as bull riding is a sport where the athlete needs to excel in both.

CORD McCoy (31, Tupelo, Oklahoma)
Gained worldwide fame and admiration for determination and positive attitude, which have made him a fan favourite in the PBR for years, during runner-up finish in the CBS hit “The Amazing Race,” along with his brother Jet …. Competed in Calgary Stampede … Finished ninth at Columbus, Ohio … Hosted second-annual Cord McCoy Invitational in Ada, Okla., benefitting Pontotoc Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. Cord will be contesting the Newcastle and Sydney events only.

Zane Lambert (25, Lloydminster, Canada)
5 Time Canadian Finalist, Lambert is making his second trip down under, with his last appearance back in 2009. In 2010 he had a Stella season only to be beaten in the final event of the season for the Canadian National Title, since then he has remained in form and is currently situated in the top 10 rankings for the 2011 Canadian season.

Pistol Robinson (27, Ft Worth, Texas)
A relative new comer to the PBR scene, Robinson has gone from strength to strength on the PBR Tour with 2010 being his best season yet, winning his first BFTS Event and having 6 top 10 finishes along the way. He Began riding competitively when he was five years old, although his dad, Darrell, had him riding in the pasture when he was two … He and his dad, who helped him perfect his technique, built a riding barrel together … Won Southern Region bull riding title to qualify for College National Finals Rodeo in 2006.
   
Matt Bohon (27, Cole Camp, Missouri)
With over $600 000 in career earnings, Matt Bohon has undoubtedly experienced the highs and lows of the sport. For a number of years he was a contender for the World Title and his best season seen him finish with nine top 10 finishes. Bohon is a true professional and is another utilising the PBR Australian Cup Series as a launching pad to gain ground in the BFTS Standings.
Matt will be contesting the Brisbane and Townsville Events only.

2011 PBR Australian Cup Series
June 18th  – Brisbane Invitational: Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
June 25th – Troy Dunn Invitational: Entertainment Centre, Townsville
July 2nd – Brendon Clark Invitational: Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
July 9th – PBR Australian Cup Series National Finals: Acer Arena, Sydney

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