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

Youth Team Roping Video

Rodeo News 14 years ago

Watch the teamwork of these professional cowboys showing young team ropers how to compete in youth team roping events.

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Youth Tie Down Roping Video

Rodeo News 14 years ago

Video of the techniques of tie down roping. This video demonstrates tie down roping captured at a professional rodeo.

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Youth Calf Roping

Learn About Rodeo 15 years ago

Youth Calf Roping is a timed rodeo event with a rider mounted on a horse, and a calf. The goal of...

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Youth Rodeo Bull Riding Video

Rodeo News 15 years ago

The best videos on Youth Bull Riding you have ever seen, Cuay Krant really show off his amazing riding skills here.

By Patrick OD O'Donnell
Our Favorite Farm Animals

Country Lifestyles 15 years ago

By Julie Murphree with some of the humor sprinkled in by Brent Murphree Julie with Gin Dusky Brooks: 1. The horse....

By Patrick OD O'Donnell