“Never Give Up”: After Life Threatening Injury, Bull Riding Champion’s Inspiring Tale Sets the Internet Abuzz

JB Mauney is a legendary name in the bull riding sport. The two-time Professional Bull Riding World Champion has set the standard for being the best in the game. His charisma, dedication, and skill of bull riding along with the daring of the most difficult bull gave him fame and love from bull riding enthusiasts.

JB Mauney entered the bull riding arena early in his life and his progress to the top was quite fast. He entered the PBR World Finals 2009 for the first time and by the year 2016, he was the league’s only rider to earn more than seven million dollars. The legend has retired from the game but his advice and wise thoughts are now heard even more. Recently, a clip got the attention of online surfers in which he spoke about the right attitude for bull riding.

Bull riding legend’s golden words

JB Mauney got injured while taking part in the Lewiston Roundup last month. He was bucked off by the bull and landed on his head injuring his neck in the process.  The severity of the injury and post-operation forced the legend to cut short his career and retire from the game. It was a shock to his fans and the bull-riding world who believed in his comeback like he did earlier. JB Mauney may not be on the field but his thoughts and wisdom shall be there to guide the young bull riders. An Instagram post was shared in which he talks about the mindset for bull riding.

He said, “It’s always on your shoulders“. Mauney explained that bull riding is an individual sport and if you get bucked off “it’s all on you“. One cannot put the blame for his failure on anyone else or the bull, it is always oneself to blame. He gave an example of his early days when he didn’t do good and was bucked off by the bull. He would come home and try to fix what he had done wrong on the eighteen bulls he had day in and day out until he corrected his mistake. The clip got liked by thousands and garnered valuable comments.

Fans acknowledge the wise thoughts of JB Mauney

JB Mauney ruled the hearts of bull-riding enthusiasts. He entertained them with his talent and courage. A social media user was quick to acknowledge the legend’s thoughts and commented on it. One fan was impressed by his saying and wrote, “God bless you JB! This is a Great Testimony on how we all need to try to do our very best and never give up“. Another one said, “Good words to live by in every aspect of your life,” suggesting that the mindset about which Mauney talked holds true to every aspect of life and not just bull riding. Another fan said, “And that’s why you’re THE BEST!!!! Congratulations on your retirement. Rest easy,” congratulating the legend on his retirement and echoed that his wise thoughts made him the best.

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Another bull riding enthusiast summed up all his emotions in two words “Impressive career!” Another fan said, “Cut from a different cloth he was hungry and went after it sure going to miss him competing,” suggesting that Mauney had an extraordinary personality that made him work to be the best in the game.

The thoughts shared by the legendary bull rider are indeed true and precious. Such thoughts can only come from experienced minds and those who have seen all the highs and lows in their career.

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