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

UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle – July 2015 Movie Releases

Country Lifestyles 11 years ago

The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle is the place to cool off and see a great flick during these hot...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Reno Rodeo 2015 Final Release and Results

Rodeo News 11 years ago

RENO, NEV., June 27, 2015 --- When the dust settled on the 96th annual Reno Rodeo, there were some very happy...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Peek on Pace for 4th Pair of Reno Rodeo Spurs

Rodeo News 11 years ago

RENO, NEV., June 26, 2015 --- Josh Peek from Pueblo, Colo., is known across the country as a talented all-around cowboy,...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Team ropers busy at Reno Rodeo on Monday

Rodeo News 11 years ago

RENO, NEV., June 22, 2015 -- It was a busy day for team ropers at the Reno Rodeo on Monday, with...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Steer wrestler Jule Hazen called it a businessman’s run

Rodeo News 11 years ago

RENO, Nev., (June 21, 2015) -- A sold-out crowd of 8,700 at the Reno Rodeo Arena thought it was a little...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell