Bull Riding Champion Brings Wild West Vibes Courtside at Madison Square Garden

The prestigious PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast tour returns to New York City, showcasing its 17th edition at Madison Square Garden from Jan. 5-7. The exhilarating PBR Monster Energy Buck Off at The Garden, presented by Ariat, promises thrilling action. This event holds immense significance as the inaugural Major in the 2024 season. Bullriding champions can anticipate intense competition, amplified points, and a generous portion of the expanded $250,000 event prize pool.

This upcoming event holds significant promise for their careers. Amidst the countdown, the two bull riders relish the anticipation, enjoying the three days leading up to the event. Their shared presence at a basketball game suggests a blend of excitement and readiness for their upcoming PBR championship.

Rising bull riding stars embrace Madison Square Garden

Recently, PBR posted a captivating Instagram photo showcasing the budding bull riders Jessi Petri and Dalton Kasel. The picture depicted the duo at Madison Square Garden, holding basketball T-shirts bearing their names, adding an intriguing touch to their presence at the iconic venue. What made the post even more intriguing was the caption that accompanied it: “Cowboy hats sitting court side at the @nyknicks game. 3 Days until we’re bucking @thegarden.”

At the moment, there are only two days left for this very anticipated PBR Monster Energy Buck Off at The Garden. Ariat is a sponsor and it’s the sixth event of the newest individual season. People really want to get points early, so they work hard in the race. The prize is important and gives them the title of 2024 PBR World Champion. In a PBR event in January 2023 held in New York City, the famous Jose Vitor Leme from Ribas do Rio Pardo Brazil showed his talent.

Jose Vitor Leme’s triumphant journey

In an impressive display of tenacity and skill, Jose Vitor Leme showcased his mastery during the recent event. His campaign commenced with a formidable 87.75-point ride on Pickle Moonshine from Shuler Bucking Bulls in Round 1, propelling him to tie for fifth on the event leaderboard. Undeterred, Leme continued his ascent in Round 2, securing a solid 86.5 points riding Bad Decisions from TNT Bucking Bulls/Hart Cattle Co., catapulting him to second place.

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However, Leme faced an abrupt challenge in Round 3 when Choc Tease from Cord McCoy/BuzzBallz LLC/McCoy Rodeo bucked him off in a mere 3.25 seconds. Nevertheless, Leme’s stellar 2-for-3 performance granted him the third pick in the championship round bull draft. With his strategic selection of Cliff Hanger from Cord McCoy/Pioneer Bulls/McCoy Rodeo, Leme delivered an outstanding ride, clinching a remarkable 92 points and securing the event win.

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