This is an event of the “Conquering the Beast” Pro Bull Riding League and will be produced by the staff of Western Harvest Ministries, Inc (WHM).

WHM was founded by World Champion Bull Rider Scott Mendes, who is passionate about impacting lives with an extreme sport and God’s love.  WHM is committed to the task of helping today’s youth make right choices and lead productive lives.

Click Western Harvest Ministries link below to visit website for more information on event.



Location: The Bull Riding Arena @ The Cotton Gin Facility in Maxwell, Texas
Map link on home page
(Just 25 miles from Austin, TX south east off I-35 - Only 10 minutes from San Marcos, TX)


Bull Ride is scheduled to start around 2:00

Added Prize Money  $2,500  40 Bulls - 40 Riders

Entry Fees are $125.00 (Cash only)

Books will be open from Friday Feb 3rd 9:00am thru Monday Feb 6th 5:00pm

Call in numbers for cowboys are Western Harvest Ministries Weatherford, TX

Office 817-523-BULL (2855) or 817-995-9087

Qualifications are as follows

Any past year end CTB champion or average winners, past CTB event winners,
any CTB rider who has competed at 3 or more events. Current money winners from the
last 4 CTB events (Eastland, TX, Decatur, TX , Salina, KS and Dallas, TX)

Any Former World Champions and average winners and any World Finals
or National Finals appearances such as PRCA, CBR, PBR.
Current card holders in the above groups.

We also like to reserve some of the entries for local talent over the age of 18 that can be
referenced by our production team and contractors from the regional area such as High School Rodeo Champion, College Champions, Armature Champions and any
special international invites.

All contestants must be 18 years of age (ID Needed)
and will need to sign two releases; one for The Cotton Gin and one for
Western Harvest Ministries "Conquering the Beast" Pro Bull Riding League

All contestants should be signed in and paid in full prior to the start of our service at 12:00.

There will be a secretary available to help you get checked in from 10:00-12:00, and immediately following the church service the secretary will then accept alternates riders that are present.

You will draw your own bull as you check in or at the beginning of your section….
We have 2 professional judges with pro bull experience and we will be following basic and general PRCA rules, and the same is true of our stock contractors, each rider will have a
equal opportunity to showcase his talents and abilities.
In addition you will be protected with professional bull fighters as well!!

We would also like to ask all the contestant to be prepared to be introduced in the opening and to also make plans to stay and sign autograph event posters for your fans after you ride.

If you have any questions please call   -  Office 817-523-BULL (2855) or 817-995-9087

We will be providing a cowboy church service prior to the bull ride that
we would like all contestants and family to join us.

Thank you Scott Mendes





Poster provided by Scott Mendes

More info will be added as we get closer to event - Riders need to check in ASAP

Please visit Teri's Ranch - Bucking Bulls
just click on the link below

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Just a few of the Past Events at The Cotton Gin

South Texas Bull Riding Championship

on April 25th 2009!

Anyone interested in putting on a bull ride please contact 512.529.4746

We want to thank everyone for coming out on
July 19th 2008

A big thanks to Jesse Shroyer of Triple R Bull Riding Productions
for putting on a great event!!
And thanks to the
Stock Contractors  for providing great stock!!
And to the cowboys that rode!

You have the PBR! You have the stock contractors! You have the bulls! You have Sponsors! You have Fans!

But with out the bull riders you have nothing!
A huge Thanks to all the cowboys that came and risked their lives doing what they do best!!

Injury is an inherent risk all bull riders take! Cowboy Up and show your support!
Please support the Resistol Relief Fund!


Thanks to everyone!
The Cotton Gin