Black Sheep Skid is a stunt show. It’s one man’s attempt to bring an unique brand of entertainment to parades, rodeos, county and state fairs, demolition derbies, races and monster truck rallies. Anyone fortunate enough to be in the audience or to check out the show on YouTube has seen why these performances get a lot of attention.
A skid steer is a heavy, small and rigid framed machine with lift arms. Used in some serious construction, these shows use the engine-powered machine to perform a series of fun and crazy acts that leave audiences pop eyed and gasping for breath. Audiences have marveled at this big piece of machinery performing wheelies, high flying leaps, and other thrilling and hilarious stunts. We’ve seen the show several times and still find this attraction entertaining to the young and the young at heart.
Coming out of the White Mountains of Arizona, Black Sheep Skid is the brainchild of rodeo entertainer Jake Hatch. Currently, Hatch holds the world’s record for the “longest wheelie in a skid loader” and has also taken his mighty machine onto a railway, barreling over and over on his front wheels, playing roller coaster. A lot of it has to be seen to be believed – preferably live – but you can find plenty of the rodeo entertainer in videos and photographs on Hatch’s website, YouTube, Facebook and other social media outlets.
You’re not going to find a better rodeo entertainer and you’re not going to find bigger fans than the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, Ak-Chin Indian Community and Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team. These media teams always make room for these shows and happily highlight the rodeo entertainer wherever he chooses to show up.
Cowboy Lifestyle Network is, of course, a leading online resource and community for anything and everything rodeo. And while there may not be a bull or horse in his shows, Hatch represents the ideals of classic riding whenever he climbs into his steer skid to perform a stunt.
If you want to know more about events featuring Black Sheep Skid, check out their calendar. There are shows currently set to wow audiences at the Richland County Fair and Stanton County Fair in Mansfield, Ohio, and Stanton, Nebraska, respectively. But you can come back and see where Hatch will end up next. Or suggest booking Black Sheep Skid at an event in your area. Everyone that sees the show will thank you.
Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.
