That Ain’t No Bull…That’s Bodacious!

Once owned by Sammy and Rena Andrews, from Red River County, Texas, Bodacious was a ferocious Charbray bucking bull, who was infamous throughout the sport of rodeo. He was commonly referred to as “The World’s Most Dangerous Bull”. Bodacious was known for one particular trick that resulted in many a broken face for the riders. In this maneuver, Bodacious would bring his rear up with his head to the ground, forcing a rider to shift their weight forward. He would then lift his head up full force, smashing the rider’s face.
“The first place we bucked him was the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and he bucked off Cody Lambert.” (Sammy Anderson) Lambert, who is a great bull rider, and developer of the protective vest that most bull riders wear today, wasn’t alone in his failure to ride Bodacious for a full eight seconds. There have been only six cowboys that have ever finished their rides on him in the five years that the bull was active. In fact, in the 135 attempts to ride him, Bodacious was only ridden 8 times!
Bodacious was named “Bull of the Year” by the Bull Rider’s Only (BRO) organization in 1995, and he was a National Finals Rodeo bucking bull in 1992, 1994 and 1995. Bodacious was also chosen as Bull of the Year in 1994 and 1995 by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). In 1999 he was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
Respected for his power and aggressiveness, the 1,800-pound bull was retired in December 1995 by Andrews. He decided to end the possibility of a rider losing his life while attempting to ride Bodacious. But that wasn’t the end for this bull. He continued his celebrity status for a few more years as he toured rodeos, fairs and even Las Vegas casinos. Bodacious was also featured in magazine articles and profiled on Bull Rider’s Only (BRO) telecasts.
Unfortunately, Bodacious succumbed to illness and died at age 12 on the Andrews Ranch in 2000. He was buried near Sammy and Rena’s home in Texas. However his legacy lives on in Bo Howdy, who was sired by Bodacious and debuted in 2005 as a PBR bull.
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Last Updated on 03/12/2025 by Patrick OD O’Donnell

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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.

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