Brendon Clark is a former professional bull rider.

Clark was one of only a few riders to earn $1 million riding bulls. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, he was Australia's most successful bull rider.[1]

Clark was born September 24, 1980,[2][3] in Morpeth, New South Wales on the Hunter River.[1] In 2008, Clark received six concussions and started wearing a helmet.[4] In 2009 he was hospitalized after a bull stepped on his stomach and chest in Omaha, Nebraska, resulting in serious internal injuries.[5] He retired from bull riding in 2013.[6] As of 2015, Clark lives in California, working as a horse whisperer and television commentator. The Brendon Clark Invitational, a competition for bull riders held annually in Newcastle, New South Wales, is named after Clark.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Brendon Clark reminisces on his hard career as a professional bull rider". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. July 10, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  2. ^ "Cinch Endorsees". www.cinchrodeo.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  3. ^ "Cinch Team". cinchjeans.com. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  4. ^ Branch, John (January 9, 2009). "On Rodeo Circuit, Cowboy Hats Are Being Replaced by Helmets". The New York Times. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  5. ^ Donaldson, Amy (July 11, 2010). "Brendon Clark sets PBR record with fourth straight win". Deseret News. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  6. ^ "Brendon Clark". Hollister Free Lance. Retrieved August 26, 2016.[permanent dead link]