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

Farm-i-tude Adapts Agriculture Drones to Make Public Venues Safer

Agricultural Drones 4 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
The American Rodeo Slack Events Starts The Battle For $1 Million Dollars

Rodeo News 4 years ago

February 26, 2021 – Fort Worth, Texas – The American Rodeo presented by Durango Boots is now underway with qualifying events...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Top Bull Riders in the World Return to Glendale

Bull Riding 4 years ago

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The world’s top bull riding athletes and rankest bucking bulls in the business will make their triumphant return to...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Farm-i-tude: Saving Small Farms Through Technology

Agricultural Drones 4 years ago

MLB Bench Coach Don Wakamatsu is a third-generation farmer and the co-founder of the precision ag program Farm-i-tude. “We have lost...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Bull Riders Return to Cassville for Ridin’ with Mason Lowe Invitational

Bull Riding 4 years ago

CASSVILLE, Missouri – To honor a fallen friend, 40 of the top athletes in the sport of bull riding will return to Bill Hailey Arena in Cassville on Saturday, May 8...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell