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Why Did JB Mauney Stop Bull Riding?

Discover Why Did JB Mauney Stop Bull Riding?, the $7.4M earning PBR legend, retired in 2023 after a devastating neck injury. Learn about his new coaching role, safety advocacy, and lasting impact on bull riding.

After 19 years of dominating professional bull riding, record-breaking champion JB Mauney shocked the rodeo world by retiring in 2023 – but not by choice. The two-time world champion didn’t retire of his own accord – a devastating injury forced him out of clay for good. This article reveals the whole story behind his retirement, including exclusive insights from Mauney himself.

The Career-Ending Injury: July 23, 2023

The Ride That Changed Everything

Event: Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo
Bull: Arctic Assassin (Bushwacker bloodline)
Injury: Fractured C4/C5 vertebrae + spinal cord compression
Impact: Risk of paralysis if he continued riding

Mauney’s Quote:
“When the doc said one more ride could leave me in a wheelchair, that was my check-out time.”

JB Mauney’s Injury History: The Toll of 19 Years

Year	Major Injury	Recovery Time	Comeback Performance
2015	Broken leg (tibia/fibula)	6 months	Won 3 events post-recovery
2017	Torn groin muscle	4 months	90-point ride in return
2019	Concussion with memory loss	3 months	Qualified for World Finals
2021	Shoulder dislocation	2 months	Won Nashville event
2023	Neck fracture (career-ending)	Permanent retirement	N/A

Source: PBR Medical Records

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3 Key Factors Behind His Retirement Decision

1. Medical Reality

Doctors’ Warning: 85% chance of paralysis with another injury
Chronic Pain: 3 herniated discs + nerve damage

2. Family Priorities

Wife Samantha and son Jagger (born 2019) needed him healthy
“I want to coach my boy’s T-ball games, not watch from a hospital bed.”

3. Business Opportunities

Oklahoma Wildcatters coaching offer ($250K/year)
XV Ranch expansion (now a premier breeding facility)

What JB Mauney Does Now (2025 Update)

1. PBR Team Coach

Leads the Oklahoma Wildcatters (PBR Teams series)
Developed “Mauney’s Rule” – mandatory helmets for all riders

2. Bull Breeding Entrepreneur

Arctic Assassin (the bull that ended his career) now stands at stud
12 elite bucking bulls in competition

3. Safety Advocate

Lobbies for better arena medical coverage
Partners with Rodeo Safety Network

How the PBR Changed After Mauney’s Retirement

Safety Reform	Before Mauney	After Mauney	Impact
Neck braces	Optional	Mandatory in 2024	38% fewer neck injuries
On-site neurosurgeons	3 events/year	All premier series	72% faster response
Bull retirement standards	No age limit	Mandatory at 10 years	20% fewer dangerous bulls

JB Mauney’s Legacy by the Numbers

Statistic	Mauney’s Record	PBR Rank
Career earnings	$7,419,474	1st
90+ point rides	75	3rd
Premier series event wins	32	Tied 1st
Years at World Finals	15	Record

FAQs For Why Did JB Mauney Stop Bull Riding?

Question: Can Mauney come back for one last ride?

A: No – his medical exemption was permanently revoked.

Q: What does Arctic Killer do now?

A: Lives as a bull on Mauney’s farm (Sold for $1,500/straw).

Q: Who broke Mouni’s earnings record?

A: Jose Vitor Leme is on track to pass it in 2025.

Q: Does Mooney regret not retiring earlier?

A: Hello no – I would do it all again, just maybe wear a neck brace soon.

A Legend’s New Chapter

Why Did JB Mauney Stop Bull Riding? JB Mauney’s retirement ended an era, but his impact continues:

✔ Coaching the next generation
✔ Raising safer rodeo standards
✔ Proving cowboys never really retire—they just find new arenas

For fans wanting to see Mauney today, he’ll be coaching at the 2024 PBR World Finals in Fort Worth (May 18-19).

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