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Professional Bull Riders

Injury Report

Riders who are in position to qualify for world finals that are currently injured.

Ryan Dirteater Injury Details

Injury Status Injury News* Last Updated Related Video?
Out Ryan Dirteater sustained a left kne dislocation during the third round at the Mohegan Sun when he was stepped on the bull after hanging his spur in his bull rope after his ride. He was transported to Baccus Hospital in Norwich for tests. This is a serious injury that will require surgery to correct and will likely keep him out for a year.

Bull: Country Boy
Event: Uncasville, CT
10/18/09
Competing Ryan Dirteater sprained his right knee (MCL) when he landed on his right foot as he dismounted his bull in the first round in Columbus. He is competing.

Bull: Sniper
Event: Columbus, OH
10/12/09
Out Ryan Dirteater broke his jaw and sustained a concussion when the bull's horn struck him on the chin during his ride in the first round in Ontario. He was transported to Loma Linda Medical Center for x-rays, evaluated, and released. He did not compete on Sunday. Surgery is anticipated once he returns home. He is doubtful for Portland.

Bull: Little Bo
Event: Ontario, CA
09/27/09
Probable Ryan Dirteater sprained the ulnar collateral ligament of his left elbow (riding hand) when he hung briefly to his bull as he was being thrown off in the first round in Reno. He is competing.

Bull: Over the Edge
Event: Reno, NV
09/12/09
Out Ryan Dirteater, out with a femur fracture sustained in Tacoma, is doing well and his return to competition is likely in late June.

Event: Tacoma, WA
05/09/09
Out Ryan Dirteater is out with a right femur fracture sustained whe his bull fell on him during the first round in Tacoma. He underwent surgery to place a rod in the femur. He will be out for 3-6 months.

Event: Tacoma, WA
03/29/09
Probable Ryan Dirteater sustained a bruised right quadriceps (thigh muscle) when he was struck by the bull's horn as he dismounted during the third round. He competed in the Championship Round and is probable for Birmingham.

Event: Kansas City, MO
03/09/09
Competing Ryan Dirteater sprained his right knee (MCL) dismounting his Championship Round bull in Dallas. He is competing.

Bull: The Geetus
Event: Dallas, TX
02/07/09
Competing Ryan Dirteater is competing in Fresno.

Bull: One Eyed Willie
Event: New York, NY
01/16/09
Questionable Ryan Dirteater sprained his left thumb (riding hand) as he dismounted his reride bull during the third round in New York City. He may require x-rays this week to rule out a fracture and is questionable for Fresno.

Bull: One Eyed Willie
Event: New York, NY
01/11/09
Competing Ryan Dirteater sustained a bruised left thigh when he was stepped on after being thrown off of his bull in the 2nd round of competition at the PBR Finals. He is competing.

Bull: Lucky Strike
Event: World Finals
11/02/08
*The PBR, Inc. makes every effort to provide the most accurate information available as timely as possible while respectfully maintaining the rider's right to privacy. Check back often to get the most updated information.

2008 Season Awards

Copenhagen Bull Riding 90
Point Club Bonus
Guilherme Marchi
Cabela's World Foremost Ride Bonus for the 2008 Season
1st: Renato Nunes/Mike White
2nd: Travis Briscoe
Mikel Moreno Memorial World Finals Bull
Bones/Teague Bucking Bulls
Daisy PBR Rookie of the Year
Reese Cates
Daisy PBR Rookie Bull of the Year
Unabomber
PBR World Finals Event Winner
Robson Palermo
Stock Contractor of the Year
Chad Berger / Clay Struve
World Champion Bucking Bull
Bones/Teague Bucking Bulls
PBR World Champion
Guilherme Marchi

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