PUEBLO, Colo. (May 15, 2009) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s “Cowboys for Conservation” program are excited to announce that the Silverton Casino Lodge in Las Vegas, Nev., has come on board with a new partnership. The Silverton will be the official headquarters hotel for the “Cowboys for Conservation” program as well as the first presenting sponsor of the Trophy Bulls competition. PBR and RMEF first partnered in April 2008 for the “Cowboys for Conservation” program.

PUEBLO, Colo. (May 16, 2009) - The top 40 bull riders invaded the home of the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) for the 2009 Ford F-150 Invitational presented by Copenhagen Bull Riding. At stop #22 on the prestigious Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS), Cody Campbell (Summerville, Ore.) took home the round one win after riding the bull, More Bucks, owned by Jaynes Gang/Peterson/Mansour/Langhans/Nelson/Teague, for 90.25 points. Campbell pocketed $2,730 for his efforts.