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The fabled “Dragon Slayer,” a bull rider whose accomplishments were unmatched by most. While the two-time PBR champion has lost some of his prominence in the sport of bull riding, his devoted followers have not forgotten about him and continue to be as interested in his everyday activities as they were when he was active.

He made the decision to establish a new family with Samantha Lyne, the well-known daughter of Phil Lyne, the five-time PRCA world champion, after divorcing his ex-wife Lexie Wiggly. Samantha recently shared a video of the Mauney family’s summertime activities, including their two adorable children Jagger Briggs Mauney and Bella Mauney as the showpiece. Everyone knows about the Dragon Slayer’s rodeo career, but what about his life as a father and husband?

James Burton Mauney’s Unforgettable Journey

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James Burton Mauney, a former professional bull rider in both the PBR and the CBR but eventually opted to go all in in the PBR in 2006, is one of just a few bull riders whose name is etched in the PBR’s Hall of Fame. With his remarkable track record and flamboyant demeanor, he has charmed not only the crowd but also wild-tempered bulls like Bushwacker and Asteroid. His extraordinary riding talents have enthralled the whole rodeo community, as he is one of only two cowboys to have ever lasted on Bushwacker for the full eight seconds and one of just five cowboys to have ever been certified to ride on Asteroid.

 

JB made PBR history in 2016 by being the first bull rider to achieve $7 million in lifetime earnings while still active. With a successful career, the legend is now proceeding to be the best father that he can, as seen in an Instagram post by his wife. In the video, their children are shown having fun engaging in various sports like horseback riding, toy bull riding, obstacle course, and so on. One of the nicest scenes from these was his son, Jagger, swinging with his father.

While there are glimpses of the parents in the video, the major focus of the was on the children. There were a lot of expressive comments from their followers and most of it had to do with the children.

Cherished Moments: Mauney Family Fun

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Talking about the four traveling from Kansas to Washington, a fan wrote “We miss you guys back home!!”. Mauney followers lavished the family with affection, with comments like “We love you Mauney family!!!” and “Was such a fun summer with you guys!”

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Many comments centered on the children, with one of the most popular being “Adorable kids!!”. Some fans reacted to Jagger’s Rodeo performance by saying, “Future champ” and “Jagger, we sure appreciate your scratches buddy, and we can’t wait to see you down the road.”

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It’s a sight to see the legend spending time with his family and being a terrific parent. Samantha, the ever-caring and loving mother, is taking care of their children and ensuring that they have a fun summer. The lovely existence of the American cowboy’s charming family reminds one of the fact that career and family go hand-in-hand, and it is often one that sustains the other.

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