About CLN Author:
Patrick OD O'Donnell

Author Biography

The moment a bull's gate swings open—that's when Patrick "OD" O'Donnell feels most alive. From his early days riding bareback through Arizona pastures to revolutionizing the bull riding industry as President of Bull Riders Only, OD has lived the Western lifestyle he now champions as Founder of Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Growing up in Casa Grande's sunbaked agricultural heartland, he didn't just learn about horses and ranching, he lived it daily, developing the instincts and grit that would later attract 4 million followers to CLN's authentic voice.

After his baseball days at the University of Arizona, OD saw something others missed: bull riding wasn't just a sport, but was compelling entertainment waiting for the right vision. Between 1990-1997, his leadership transformed local rodeo competitions into sold-out arena events that changed Western sports forever. Today, that same pioneering spirit drives CLN's coverage of everything from championship rodeos to the quiet heroism of ranch life. When he's not building the digital home for cowboy culture, you'll find OD supporting Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, leading CLN’s 25-year Christmas Toy Drive for Arizona kids, or sharing his love of horsemanship with special needs riders through Arizona's own Horses Help. Living proof that authentic Western values still have the power to transform lives.

CLN Stories By Patrick OD O'Donnell

Kid Rock and PBR to Unite March 5 in the Fort Worth Stockyards!

Bull Riding 2 months ago

A First-of-its-Kind Fan Rally to Preview the Biggest Weekend in Western Sports

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
How Cameo Horse Fencing Saved a Horse

Shopping 3 months ago

Hey there, fellow ranchers and horse lovers! Let’s talk about something we all deal with: horse fencing. If you’re like me,...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Team Ropers set for back-to-back titles at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Rodeo 3 months ago

FORT WORTH, Texas, (Feb. 5, 2025) — The audience at Wednesday night’s Wild Card round at the Fort Worth Stock Show &...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Four-legged athlete takes center stage at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Rodeo 3 months ago

FORT WORTH, Texas, (Feb. 2, 2025) — No one has been more successful at this year’s Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Younger Wright dominates Bracket 5 at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Rodeo 3 months ago

FORT WORTH, Texas, (Feb. 1, 2025) — For rodeo contestants competing at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) ProRodeo Tournament,...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell