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"We are athletes, "Barry says of the rodeo profession he has loved since 1986. "I enjoy what I do and I do it with a smile. I hope that's contagious. I do what I do because I love it, and I've always taken loving what I do to heart and have tried to live my life that way." --rowdybarry.com Aug 2008, Rowdy Barry is one of the most well recognized bullfighters in professional rodeo. He's been selected to keep bull riders safe at the most prestigious rodeos in the United States and Canada. He's also a well-respected cowboy artist, a family man and the owner of Wild R Ranch.
"Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is imperative for cowboys who desire longevity in a sport where injuries will catalyze premature retirement." --The La Grande Observer June 10, 2008, Written by Catherine Broyles: "Bull fighting puts clown’s athleticism to test" (JJ Harrison) "My dad is 48 and he was a rodeo cowboy. He is in pretty good shape. We try to eat as healthy as we can and I work out when I can." "In today's modern world of high-end sports and athletics, everybody is trying to get the upper edge on the competition, and we can do things to enhance performance.." said Rick Foster, Justin Sportsmedicine Team program manager. "These guys are what we call rodeo cowboys, but really they are rodeo athletes. The cowgirls and cowboys--the more (physically) fit they are the better they will perform."
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