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

Must Have Features of a Barndominium

Country Living 4 years ago

I’ve thought about it, you’ve thought about it, we have all thought about packing up and moving into a barn-dominium at...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Farm-i-tude presents: Women In Drones

Agricultural Drones 4 years ago

When Ali Truman was in the second grade, she announced to everyone in her class she would be a pilot. She...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Phoenix Waste Management Open 2021

American Charities 4 years ago

The Waste Management Phoenix Open 2021, also known as the Greatest Game on Grass, is legendary among golf enthusiasts. Coming to...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
PBR Announces Format Changes for 2021 Unleash The Beast Season

Bull Riding 4 years ago

PUEBLO, Colo. (January 13, 2021) – Ahead of the launch of the 2021 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast season...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
PBR Unleash the Beast 2021: American Roots Edition

Bull Riding 4 years ago

PBR Unleash the Beast 2021: American Roots Edition PUEBLO, Colorado – the first major North American sport back to competition in...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell