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

Tucson Rodeo Committee cancels Tucson Rodeo 2021

Rodeo News 5 years ago

Vows to return in 2022 The Tucson Rodeo Committee has been hard at work planning for the 2021 Tucson Rodeo and...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
PBR’S Ridepass To Carry Unprecedented 11 Days Of Western Sports Coverage NOV. 5-15

Bull Riding 5 years ago

PUEBLO, Colorado (November 5, 2020) – As the Western sports world turns its eyes toward PBR (Professional Bull Riders) championships this...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
WCRA and PBR Announce Top Four Leaderboard Athletes Advancing to the Main Event of the Historic Women’s Rodeo World Championship

Rodeo News 5 years ago

AUSTIN, Texas- Ahead of the inaugural, $750,000 Women’s Rodeo World Championship, WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) and PBR (Professional Bull Riders) have announced...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
PBR Announces Twenty-Five Stop 2021 Season Schedule

Bull Riding 5 years ago

PUEBLO, COLO. (October 19, 2020) – In the lead-up to the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (Nov....

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Rodeo 101: Professional Indian Horse Racing

Native American Culture 5 years ago

Have you ever heard of or seen Indian Horse Racing? This event is something that is unlike any other event out...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell