They put themselves between the bulls and their riders, who are often unable to defend themselves after rides. The idea is to distract the animals while the cowboys run out of the ring.

DENVER — From the time he was in fifth grade, Richie Harris aspired to be a rodeo clown. “Ever since that day, I said, ‘This is what I want to be,’” he said. Coloradoan Richie Harris (pink shirt) has ...

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The Blackstone Bull Blast rodeo event will take place on October 25 at the Longbranch Rodeo Arena in Blackstone. Activities include bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, with gates opening at 4 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... From the time he was in fifth grade, Richie Harris aspired to be a rodeo clown. For Harris, who was raised in Westminster, going to the National Western ...