Cowboys across the globe to compete in Seguin
(Seguin) – Those wanting to get a jumpstart on cheering on some cowboys before next week’s Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo can do so this Sunday during the Backyard Bull Riders (BBR) Seguin Showcase.
BBR Productions Where Legends Begin will again be bringing the pre-fair event back to Seguin this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Guadalupe Rodeo Arena.
Mike King, one of the founders of BBR, says the event gives bull riders of all levels the chance to gain some experience in competition. He says this weekend, Seguin will welcome anywhere from 35 to 40 bull riders.
“It’s just a good thing for the community to come out and see and witness firsthand because a lot of these guys are local guys and not only are some of them local guys but there are some from like maybe Houston or maybe some from Dallas, maybe some from Brazil, maybe some from Australia. There’s going to be a variety of people here competing for the bull riding and right now, I figured the payout is going to be about $10,000 for these guys. So, it’s not just a hobby for them,” said King.
While these guys and gals might not be world champions, King says they all come with plenty of good talent making the BBR a very exciting and sometimes intense show.
“The PRCA Rodeo is coming to town next week and it’s definitely a little bit different venue because there’s better riders, there are ropers, there are barrel racers, there are bull riders but just to showcase the bull riding because everybody waits for the bull riding.
That’s why it’s the last event so we are having the bull riding first this week to kick off the PRCA Rodeo. It’s very entertaining to see these younger guys. They haven’t got it down to the max as some of the professional cowboys. Anything goes. These guys – they are going to show up. They might not have the equipment and the stuff that the other guys have but at the same time, they got the heart,” said King.
King says the BBR is hoping to rope in even more fans to its show this Sunday. He says bringing the BBR to Seguin is a win-win for everyone.
“We are trying to get butts in the seat because hey, all these proceeds go to the FFA and 4H people. It’s going back to the community, the youth. We need to get people in there to see the event, that way, we can come back next year. Everybody gets something if the community comes out here and supports the event,” said King.
Tickets are $15 a person. Kids ages 10 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door. To learn more visit www.backyardbullriders.com.