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

Steer wrestler Jule Hazen called it a businessman’s run

Rodeo News 10 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
Sanderson has success in bull riding at Reno Rodeo

Rodeo News 10 years ago

RENO, Nev. --- Caleb Sanderson of Halletsville, Texas has already won $7,024 in Reno after finishing third in the Xtreme Bulls...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Saddle bronc riders excel at Reno Rodeo Tuesday

Rodeo News 10 years ago

RENO, NEV., June 23, 2015 --- Less than a week ago, saddle bronc rider Clay Elliott was riding for a national...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Reno bull riding champ looks for another victory

Rodeo News 10 years ago

RENO, NEV., June 25, 2015 -- In 2013, when Brennon Eldred from Sulphur, Okla., won the bull riding at the Reno...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Thrice as nice: Foltyn wins third Reno Xtreme Bulls title

Rodeo News 10 years ago

RENO, Nev.(June 19, 2015) --- Clayton Foltyn isn’t sure if any magic is involved, but there is something about the Reno...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell