Rodeo star announces retirement after injury at Lewiston

JB Mauney says neck injury sustained during Lewiston Roundup will end his professional career

By Kerri Sandaine Of the Tribune Sep 13, 2023 Updated 1 hr ago



JB Mauney



JB Mauney is thrown from his bull Arctic Assassin in the Xtreme Bulls competition on day 1 of the Lewiston Roundup Wednesday.
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One of the best bull riders in professional rodeo said Tuesday he’s ending his career after breaking his neck at the Lewiston Roundup last week.

JB Mauney, who landed on his head during Wednesday’s Xtreme Bulls event, posted on Instagram that he underwent surgery at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, which required a rod, plates and screws and the removal of a disc.

“Surgery went great, and I would like to thank everyone at (SJRMC) for taking care of me,” Mauney wrote. “Unfortunately with the surgery, it ended my bull riding career. Just wanted to let everyone know that I’m OK and now on the road to recovery!”

Mauney, 36, has earned $7.4 million during his career and is considered one of the top cowboys in the world. He has a lengthy list of awards and legions of fans.

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