PUEBLO, Colo. (February 26, 2009) - PBR veterans, Rocky McDonald and Colby Yates, made their presence known this past weekend as they dominated the minor leagues. With the Built Ford Tough Series boasting only 40 positions, fans can expect to see some of their favorite riders battling it out on the other PBR tours. Be sure to check out the schedules at www.pbrnow.com for a minor league event coming to your town!

PUEBLO, Colo. (February 24, 2009) - At the beginning of the 2009 Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) season, the PBR’s Rules & Regulations Committee made the decision that only the top forty bull riders in the world will now compete on the prestigious tour. The decision was made to create a stronger competitiveness among those qualified riders. On Monday, February 23, the PBR administration announced the second official cut of the 2009 season.