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

Drones Feeding Children? WakWay Summer Lunch N’ Learn Program

American Charities 5 years ago

Over the past few years, The WakWay Foundation has put millions of servings of fruits and vegetables into inner-city communities. With...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Ellis County Livestock Show & Rodeo Returns to Waxahachie

Rodeo News 5 years ago

March 26-27 family-friendly event at Ellis County Expo to benefit local youth.

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Mile High PBR 2021 Prescott Valley, AZ

Bull Riding 5 years ago

Who is ready for the Yavapai Bottle Gas Mile High PBR Presented By Coors Light & The Navajo Nation to return...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
PBR to Return to Sioux Falls at Full Capacity

Bull Riding 5 years ago

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (March 11, 2021) – PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the first major professional sport in North America to welcome fans...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Farm-i-tude Adapts Agriculture Drones to Make Public Venues Safer

Agricultural Drones 5 years ago

Who saw COVID-19 ending special events overnight? A year later, sports, concerts, reunions, even going back to the classroom are still...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell