ABBI – American Bucking Bull, Inc.

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American Bucking Bull, Inc. (ABBI) is the leader for bucking cattle DNA registry. With a goal to preserve and record the legacy of champions, there are over 180,000 animals in their database.

Brief History

Though ABBI launched its American Bucking Horse Registry for the year of 2016 and beyond, its foundations go back to 2003, when the Professional Bull Riders Inc. started a DNA registry. Outside of the registry, American Bucking Bull organizes standalone events to review stock on their own merits. The result has been development and promotion of bucking bull breeding programs and significant rewards for the best of the best through everything from review panels to Futurity.

Futurity

Futurity programs are used to encourage the breeding of outstanding stock. They educate and train to ensure a bull has the right stuff to compete safely. If an owner plans to legitimately and seriously breed a show bull, that animal needs to be enrolled in a futurity program early. It is the only way to ensure the bull will meet all the specific criteria for competition.

Upcoming Events

The ABBI was recently at American Heritage West Futurity in Los Lunas, New Mexico. The upcoming 2016 season includes the End Classic Championship, the End Derby Championship, the World Finals Lifetime Derby Champion in Las Vegas and the World Finals Cowgirls for a Cure. There will be awards like the Montana Silversmiths Custom Spurs and cash prizes.

Mission

ABBI intends to develop and encourage comprehensive and diverse events and programs that promote, educate and familiarize its members, owners and the public about the unique qualities and heritage of livestock. They do this through registered cattle ownership, membership, sponsorship and involvement through marketing, publicity and advertising of the bucking bull breed with services, events and benefits. The organization offers services that enhance best practices in bucking bull ownership, training, breeding and welfare. American Bucking Bull also has a junior membership for nine to 18 year olds who are ready to learn about breeding.

One of the many organizations that support the ABBI is the Cowboy Lifestyle Network. This will be no surprise to any cowboy or cowgirl that loves rodeo.

The Cowboy Lifestyle Network is the leading online resource and community for all things rodeo. Neither a television, newspaper or magazine outlet, but rather an online source for everything cowboy, they are excited about the good works of American Bucking Bull, Inc.

Aaron Kuhl

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.