Bossier City Appearance Schedule Announced

Meet Tuff and Greet the Cowboys as the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour Arrives in Bossier

 

SHREVEPORT - The Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour (THBRT), one of the fastest-growing extreme sports tours today, announces multiple opportunities for bull riding, country music, and rodeo fans to meet Tuff Hedeman and greet the cowboys as they arrive in the ArkLaTex for the Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding presented by Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.

From world standings superstars and irreplaceable legends to the hottest new bull riders climbing the ranks, Tuff Hedeman invites them all and now he is inviting you to join him and snap a selfie, gather autographs, and not only meet but spend time greeting several of the biggest stars in the industry including local country music artist Cody Cooke.

Tuff and the cowboys arrive in Shreveport this week and begin appearances around town including stops at the Eldorado’s Celebrity Lounge on Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm. National Finals Rodeo qualifier Cody Rostockyj and last year’s Bossier bull riding champion, Tyler Taylor of Stephenville, Texas will be outside the Celebrity Lounge with the THBRT crew including the THBRT bullfighters and celebrity chute reporter Ali Dee.

Cavenders in Bossier 

Saturday

11 am - 1 pm 

Saturday 11:00-1:00 join Tuff and the bull riders at Cavender’s at 2340 Airline Drive, Bossier City.  If you can’t make it out and about that early, Tuff and the boys will be signing and assisting ticket giveaways on the radio starting at 1:30 pm to 3 pm at Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram at2701 Benton Road, Bossier City.

Cole Skender - Hamburg, Arkansas

Two Louisiana native World Champions, Josh Barentine and Cole Echols and a rising young Arkansas star Cole Skender have been selected to compete for $30,000 alongside 24 top-ranked bull riders as the pioneer behind the sport of professional bull riding, returns to North Louisiana with his signature style newly titled Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour.

Landers Bossier

Saturday

1:30 - 3 pm

The annual Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding (THBRT) presented by Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram comes to Bossier on Saturday night, March 17, at the Century Link Center in Bossier at 8 pm with two-hours of action-packed invitation only bull riding followed by special guest country music artists Cody Cook and the Bayou Outlaws playing in concert with their brand of southern country rock.

Hedeman, a four-time World Champion and pro rodeo Hall of Famer, has been producing events for over 25 years and his annual trip to Bossier will once again keep fans and the World Champion athletes on the edge of their seats with what he knows the fans want to see – great bull rides and high scores.

In addition to a star-studded competitor lineup, THBRT has recruited some of the industry’s leading entertainment and personnel, including 2017 NFR Barrel man Cody Sosebee, who will be signing autographs with the THBR bullfighters on the concourse at 7 pm prior to the event. 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS

To Enter email stickbullrider@aol.com

Kids six and under can enter the Stick Bull Riding competition for a chance to win a Tuff Hedeman buckle, email stickbullrider@aol.com to enter and receive details. The competition is held prior to the bull riding.

Bossier will be the fourth stop on the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour in 2018. The competition in Bossier follows previous events held in Hobbs, New Mexico, El Paso, and Las Vegas where bull riders earned points towards a World Finals bonus and World title.

Cody Rostockyj 

Friday, March 16 , 2018 - 5 pm – 7 pm

Meet Tuff Hedeman and cowboys at the Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport at the Celebrity Lounge. 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101

Saturday, March 17 - 11 am to 1 pm       

Meet Tuff Hedeman and cowboys at Cavender’s and enter to win free merchandise. 2340 Airline Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111

1:30 pm to 3:30

Meet Tuff Hedeman and cowboys at Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram to enter to win free tickets.  2701 Benton Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111

6:30 pm

Doors Open at the Century Link Center and Tuff Hedeman Merchandise Booth opens

7:00 pm

Bullfighters and barrel man Cody Sosbee will be signing autographs on the concourse

8:00 pm

Eldorado Resort Shreveport Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding presented by Landers                              Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

10:00 pm   

Autograph session immediately following the event on the floor of the Century Link Center       

Tickets for the Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding tickets start at just $25 and provide fans with multiple ticket options for individuals and families. Tickets are available at bit.ly/tuffbossier and at the Century Link Center box office.

Follow Tuff Hedeman on Facebook and Instagram @TuffHedemanOfficial.

TICKETS: Link to Tickets or Box Office at CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Dr, Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 747-2501, or Box Office at Barksdale Air Force Base, Barksdale Website.

Tyler Bingham Hangs On to win Casa Ford Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding

Tyler Bingham Hangs On to win Casa Ford Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding

EL PASO, Texas – February 25, 2018 – Tuff Hedeman returned to his hometown to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the El Paso County Coliseum with his signature style two hour action packed invitational bull riding which kept fans and the World Champion athletes on the edge of their seats as the four time World Champion and pro rodeo Hall of Famer delivered on his local promise of bringing what he knows the fans want to see – great bull rides and high scores. 

At the end of the night in El Paso it was two Utah cowboy bull riding brothers, Tim and Tyler Bingham who battled it out for the win and in the driver’s seat was Tyler Bingham, who had the fans ecstatic as he literally hung on to the side of 169 Crimson King (Melton Bull Co) in the final Shoot Out round and took home the bulk of the $30,000 prize money, a new pair of Lucchese boots, a Resistol western hat and a title no other bull rider will ever have, the first champion of the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour.

“It wasn’t pretty but I just didn’t let go, I could hear the fans who are so awesome here and they obviously love watching good – no great bull riding,” said the younger of the bull riding Bingham’s.

Hedeman who characterized Bingham as resilient had this to say about the cowboy who competed in San Antonio at 2 pm and then hopped a flight with five other bull riders to El Paso to compete in the Casa Ford Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding presented by Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. 

“You are not going to come to these events and win unless you are a major league caliber athlete, 90 percent of the riders in his position tonight would have gotten a zero,” added Hedeman.

There are no guarantees in bull riding and Tyler Bingham earned the annual bull riding event title riding three bulls against the 29 man field of “invitation only” bull riders.

The Format

Throughout the event, bull riders and bulls went head to head in the three-round tournament-style sudden death format worth a total of $95,000 to the riders and the bulls entered in the “invitation only” event designed by Hedeman to enhance fan experience. The format allows them to see their favorite rider challenge as many as three bulls in one night and the enthusiastic standing room only crowd witnessed 21 qualified rides from 29 top ranked invited bull riders.  

“In this format you don’t accidently win the event, you have to be at your best, you have to earn it, round by round and here in El Paso the knowledgeable fans appreciate that,” said Hedeman following the performance.

Round One

Four 90 points plus rides would define the first round and set the pace for the bull riding as past Navajo champion rider Tustin Daye took the round win with 90.5 points on 510 Blame it on the Whiskey (JQH). The first bull rider out, four time PRCA World Champion J.W. Harris, set the pace at 87 points on cowboy favorite 59 Boomer flanked by Mike White for Harmon’s Elite Bucking Bulls. He was followed by qualified rides from Brett Custer, Trey Kimzey, Josh Barentine and Tyler Bingham’s first bull 3381 Wet Willy (Barker/Barnett).

“I was excited to have a rematch on Wet Willy, and he is small and has perfect timing, right into my hand in the gate, I have always like him and went 90 again on him tonight, I like the looks of him, he’s small but muscular and suits me,” said Bingham.

Two sets of bull riding brothers, all from Utah, were on the day sheet including NFR cowboy Joe Frost of Randlett who scored 90 on 26Y Savage Moves (Whisnant/Shaw). World Champion Mike Lee made the whistle with an 88 on C735 Jack Tar (JQH) as did Cody Rostockyj who made the gutsy decision to keep his 82.5 and declined the reride opportunity Hedeman offered. Rostockyj waited out the last section and his decision proved prudent as the score eventually advanced him to round two.

Appearing in his first professional event was 18 year old Cole Skender of Hamburg, Arkansas who scored the first 90 of the night which rang the Whataburger bell for free Breakfast on A Bun for all in attendance at the sold out El Paso County Coliseum.

“Cole impressed me tonight as he came to his first event. He’s the kind of guy that wants to ride all day every day and that’s what it takes,” said Hedeman who enjoys the mentoring of talented young athletes. 

Semifinal Round

The Semifinal Round 12 man round got underway after a few extremely entertaining Cody Sosebee moments and a Casa Ford tee shirt throw, with 9 of the 12 hearing the whistle. The eldest Bingham, Tim, won the round with 91.5 points on 626 Karaoke (Harmon’s Elite). J.W. Harris made his case for advancing to the final four man with 90.5 points on 20 Cadillac Jack (Danley).  Fighting hard to survive were Joe Frost, Cody Rostockyj, and 18 year old Brett Custer. Tyler safely turned in 89 points on 210 Chaos Ghost (Scott Winston/Melton Bull Co).

“When I saw the draw earlier in the day, I told myself if I rode Wet Willy that would set me perfect for Chaos Ghost who I have always wanted to draw. I saw a video of him with Kimzey going 92 or something on him and have always wanted him since then. He felt good, a little push back action like the other guys had told me, but I thought he was awesome,” said Bingham. “Hang on” was the only instructions from veteran bull rider turned stock contractor Cory Melton added Bingham.

Shoot Out Round

With seven riders with two scores from the first two rounds, a minimum of 177.5 total points on two bulls was required to advance to the Shoot Out round where it could have had a four for four outcome with the riders and the bulls were what he referred to as legitimate athletes.

 The rookies and young guns had ridden well in the first two rounds but the shootout round included three veteran NFR bull riders who advanced to the four-man.  Three Utah cowboys were on fire tonight as they advanced with Texan J.W. Harris to the final round. Tim Bingham led the average and earned the right to select first setting up the battle of the Bingham boys he selected 12B Hellfire. Tyler picked next and he had this to say about his selection for the championship round.

 “I was going to pick the bull Joe Frost got on, but then after consulting with Tuff he thought I could be more points on Crimson King, but he would be harder to ride, so I listened and changed my mind and took 169 on Tuff’s advice. He was into my hand, boxy and I just hung on and I had terrible form,” laughed the newly crowned El Paso Champion.

                  J.W. Harris selected a new young bull 67B Bumble Bee (Whisnant/Shaw) who was lightning fast with increased strength and speed at every rotation and eventually took the power away from the World Champ at 4.07 seconds.

Next up was cowboy favorite Joe Frost who took 201 Harris’s Speckled Bird (Harris). In the end it was Tyler’s ride on 169 Crimson King who had gritted it hanging off the side and willing himself back to the center of the bull to make the whistle and score 86.5 points.  It was not a pretty finish as Hedeman said to the crowd presenting the check to the youngest Bingham, but he got the job done and that’s what bull riding is all about.

“Only one person can be the first winner of the first Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour and that is really incredible, it is one title I can say I have over Sage Kimzey, laughed Bingham about his friend 4 time World Champion Sage Kimzey. Bingham riding on invitation from Tuff Hedeman is currently one of the top 15 ranked cowboys in the PRCA.

Protecting the bull riding athletes were the bullfighters, the cowboy lifesavers, Bryce Redo and Beau Schueth who took the hits while they distracted the bucking beasts to allow the bull rider to safely escape. National Finals Rodeo entertainer funnyman Cody Sosebee returned to El Paso roaming the crowd, keeping them laughing and sparring with announcer and production manager Chris Rankin while giving away merchandise and prizes to unexpected ticketholders.

The Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding is the highlight event that pits man verses bull in a two-hour long bull riding competition that promises to captivated and entertain fans.

“I have either been competing or producing bull ridings for the friends and people of El Paso for over 25 years, it’s an honor to bring it back in February and be part of such an awesome weekend in the town I call home, this year’s event exceeded my expectations” said Hedeman.

Shoot Out Round

1, Tyler Bingham, Honeyville, Utah, 86.5 on Crimson King

Final Results

1, Tyler Bingham, Honeyville, Utah, 265.5 points on 3 bulls with total money earned, $16,000. 2, Tim Bingham, Honeyville, Utah, 181 on 3, $2250. 3, Joe Frost, Randlett, Utah, 179, $2,250.4, J.W. Harris, 177.5, $2,250.

Bull Team Results

1, Jeff Harris, Rafter B, Rockin C, 286.22 points, $26,000. 2, Whisnant and Shaw, 285.6, $16,000. 3, JQH Bucking Bulls, 285.5, $13,000. 4, 283.02, Barker- Barnett, $8,500.

Full Schedule Announced for Wild West Weekend Feb. 21-24th in El Paso, TX

The full schedule for Wild West Weekend in El Paso, TX has been released and begins on Wednesday, February 21 and runs through Saturday, February 24th. The full schedule is below. 

Wednesday, February 21 

9 am/10 am: Bill is No Bully Live Bull Program with Gary Hedeman at St. Pius School, 1007 Geronimo, El Paso, TX 79905

3 -5 pm: KLAQ Radio Remote with Live Bull Bill is No Bully and Gary Hedeman at the Teachers Federal Credit Union, 100 Village Court, El Paso, 79992

Thursday, February 22 

9 am: Bill is No Bully Program with Gary Hedeman at Johnson Elementary School, 499 Cabaret Drive, El Paso, 79912.

1:00 pm: Bill is no Bully Program with Gary Hedeman at Clardy Elementary, 5508 Delta, El Paso, TX 79905.

3:00 – 5pm: Tuff Hedeman at Casa Ford with KHEY FM 96.3, 5815 Montana, 79925 (address)

Friday, February 23

9:00 am: Bill is No Bully Live Bull at the Cooley Elementary, 107 N Collingsworth, El Paso, Texas 79905.

2:00-5pm: Bull Riders NFR qualifier Cody Rostockyj, Mexican Champions Francisco Garcia and Hector Lerma at Casa Ford with KOFX FM 92.3, 5815 Montana, 79925

3:00-5 pm: Tuff Hedeman and Bull Riders at Cavender’s, 8889 Gateway Blvd W Suite 640, El Paso, TX 79925

3:00-5 pm: Bill is No Bull and Roach Hedeman at TFCU, 12020 Rojas, 79936

6:00-8 pm: Tuff Hedeman(6pm to 7) and bull riders (6 pm to 8) at Whataburger, 12140 Montwood Drive, 79936

7:30 pm: Cody Johnson live in Concert at Whiskey Dick’s for the THBR Kick Off Party, 1580 George Dieter Dr # 204, El Paso, TX 79936

Saturday, February 24

5:00 pm: Tailgate Down Party at the El Paso County Coliseum Parking Lot with Bobcat  from KHEY FM 96.3, 4100 E. Pasiano, 79905

6:00 pm: Hospitality Suite Opens for Sponsors

6:30 pm: Gates Open to the Public

8:00 pm: Casa Ford Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour Show starts

9:30 pm: After Party at Whiskey Dick’s, 1580 George Dieter Dr # 204, El Paso, TX 79936

HOTEL INFO:

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott El Paso Airport

6611 Edgemere Blvd El Paso, TX 79925 (915) 772-2202

Bull Riding Icon Launches Tour and Website

Bull Riding Icon Launches Tour and Website

FORT WORTH, Texas - January 30, 2018 - Four time World Champion bull rider and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Tuff Hedeman announced today the formation of the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour which includes Hedeman’s annual tour stops within the next 90 days in El Paso, Las Vegas, Bossier City, and Fort Worth. Tickets are on sale now and information available on www.tuffhedemanbullriding.com.

Hedeman recently made the decision to go out on his own after serving for a combined 23 years as the former head of the two nationally organized professional bull riding organizations (PBR and CBR) since his retirement as a rider from the sport in 1999.

“At this point in my life, it’s best for my family to be solely responsible for my destiny. My original goals have not changed since 1992. I’m still committed to producing bull riding events that give each bull rider entered the chance to win first and make sure the fans at every event are getting more than expected,” said Hedeman.

In today’s announcement Michael Gaughan, businessman and owner of the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, called Hedeman a “pioneer of the sport” and is pleased Hedeman will be at the South Point to produce the Las Vegas Bull Riding at the South Point Arena on March 3.

The bull riding leader has been producing bull riding events that have been thrilling audiences with his two hour adrenaline rush entertainment style punctuated with the two things he knows fans want to see great bull rides and high scores. 

For three decades Tuff Hedeman has been a part of providing opportunities for bull riders and the result is evident. Many of the bull riders who have earned the title of World Champion have benefited from his devotion to bull riders…on and off the chutes.

Hedeman was one of the original founders of the PBR and served as the first President of the PBR from 1992 to 2004 and he was President of the CBR from 2005 to 2011. Hedeman is a four-time world champion with three PRCA titles (1986, 1989 and 1991) and the 1995 PBR world champion. He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1997 and awarded the PBR Ring of Honor in 1999.  Hedeman retired from bull riding competition in 1998 after a neck injury.

Hedeman began his career in professional bull riding in 1981 and retired in 1999 and is recognized within the industry as a staunch supporter of the sport and the professional bull rider as a professional athlete. Over the past 28 years he has proven to be a tireless and versatile event producer with an incredible ability to connect with people and fans from all walks of life.

For more information, press credentials and interviews contact Leigh Ann Schroeder – 940-902-1112 or TuffHedemanPR@gmail.com. Follow Tuff and the tour on tuffhedemanbullriding.com. Facebook/TuffHedeman and @TuffHedemanofficial.

About Tuff Hedeman

Richard Neale "Tuff" Hedeman (born March 2, 1963, in El Paso, Texas) is an American retired three-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) World Bull Riding Champion as well as the 1995 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Champion Bull Rider, and a ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Bull Riding Hall of Fame inductee. Previously, Hedeman was the president of the PBR. He is one of the co-founders of the PBR. In 1999, the PBR honored him with the PBR Legends and Heroes Celebration: Ring of Honor. Followed by an affiliation with Championship Bull Riding (CBR) for 12 years. He is known for having been one of rodeo icon Lane Frost's closest friends as depicted in the film 8 Seconds and historic clashes with the infamous bucking bull Bodacious. He has three sons, Lane, Trevor, and Ryker and currently makes his home near Morgan Mill, Texas. 

Awards

1986, 89, 91 PRCA World Bull Riding Champion

1987, '89 NFR Average Champion

1993 First $1,000,000 Bull Rider

1995 PBR Touring Pro Division Champion

1995 PBR World Champion Bull Rider

Honors

1988 Cowboy Capital Walk of Fame

1997 ProRodeo Hall of Fame

1997 El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame

1999 PBR Heroes & Legends Celebration: Ring of Honor

2002 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

2003 Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame

2010 Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame

2016 Bull Riding Hall of Fame

2017 Molalla Walk of Fame