Well another Cowboy Christmas has come and gone and I am happy to report that I had another very successful one. When all the calculations were complete, I had won $22,091 and ended up being the top roughstock earner in the PRCA and finished second to Trevor Brazile for most money won for the 2010 Cowboy Christmas run. Congrats to Trevor for winning $24,253.

I was extremely pleased as when I left my home in Culver, Ore., I felt like I had one good horse to win some money on and the others were kind of middle of the pack. As it turned out things went really well for me and was able to make every horse count. My biggest check came at the Ponoka (Alberta) Stampede after winning the first round and average, placing third in the short round and was second in the showdown round to Dusty LaValley. All totaled I was able to pick up $11,236. I also placed in the money in Airdrie (Alberta), Springdale (Ark.), Cody (Wyo.), Livingston (Mont.) and St. Paul (Ore.). Actually I placed in all six rodeos that I entered and competed at over the Fourth of July week.

As for the Pride of the PRCA traveling group, we all found success during Cowboy Christmas collecting a combined total of $52,001. We are all currently in the top 10 of the PRCA Bareback Riding standings with Ryan (Gray) leading the way with $97,361, Steven (Dent) is second with $68,468, I am fourth with $55,838 and Jason is eighth with $45,528. I am lucky to have such a great group of guys to travel with.

Not only was I pleased to have such a great week money wise but was relieved that my body was able to handle all the bucking horses I got on. My neck and arm felt good and was not near as sore as it was this time last year. My free arm is probably about 75 percent back to normal and the nerve continues to rebuild and get stronger which allows my muscles to get stronger as well. My success this last week really gave me a lot of confidence as our busy month of rodeos continues.

I got back home late Monday night from Ponoka and have been savoring these few days at home as based on our schedule we won’t be home for a while. I head to Calgary next and then continue on the “Rodeo Road” the rest of the month. Be sure to check out my schedule on my website to see where we will be next.

We have also shot some new video blog material and those episodes will be posted soon, so keep an eye out for them. Thanks to everyone who follows my career. I really appreciate your support.

Until next time,

Bobby Mote

Three-time and reigning PRCA World Champion Bareback Rider