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

Gear Up for the Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge 2023

Bull Riding 2 years ago

Bull riding is a sport that requires strength, bravery, and sheer determination. It’s not for the faint of heart, but for...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING TEAM AUSTIN GAMBLERS STAR IN PRIME VIDEO DOCUSERIES ‘THE RIDE’

Bull Riding 2 years ago

Experience the True Stories Behind the World’s Toughest Sport With Eight-Part Docuseries, Airing on Prime Video on May 30 AUSTIN, TX...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Things to Do in Heber City, Utah This Summer

Rodeo News 2 years ago

Heber City, Utah, is a charming town located in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. With its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Music Monday Feature Artist: Kinsey Rose

Country Music 2 years ago

Country music singer-songwriter Kinsey Rose just released her latest single “Speed Of A Broken Heart,” one of her most personal songs...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Music Monday Featured Artist: Amanda Kate Ferris

Country Music 2 years ago

Raised in a no-stop-light-town in Red River, NM, Amanda Kate Ferris grew up equally inspired by her small-town upbringing and her...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell