This past weekend was the inaugural
Federation of Freestyle Bullfighters bullfight in Stephenville, TX. So...what does that mean to me?? Well, since you asked, my brother is one of the co-founders. To say that Brad and his partners have put a million hours in to getting this started would be an understatement. They have worked incredibly hard and I am so proud of what they have accomplished.
A little info. about American bullfighting - this is NOT the same as Spanish bullfighting. These bulls do NOT get hurt or killed during or after the fights. The object of the fight is for the cowboy to "dance" as close to the bull as possible without getting hurt. We are not in the business of hurting any animals!
Bullfighting: Dos and Tres will come later! These are only photos from before the event!
Several hours before show time my Dad and I went up to the arena to check things out and help out if we could. I don't think Brad appreciated me playing paparazzi...at least that's how he looks in the first photo. That's ok - one day he'll appreciate this.
Various paraphernalia from the pre-show. The Grand-Champion, Reserve Champion, and Co-Founders received belt buckles. Our Dad is putting the buckle on Brad's belt for him. Badges, and "bullfighting gear".
Last minute pre-show instructions from Brad, Sandy, and "Mr. T"
Our Dad with Pat - she's kept Brad's books for several years now. She's like an extension of our family. And yep, she was just as excited to be there as the rest of us! The bullfighters getting gussied up in one of the boxes.
Now for some of the super cute cowboys and cowgirls in attendance!
Cowboy Jacob
Cowgirl Lia (and her bling)
Cowboys Trace & Trevin
Oh look!! It's Papa and Nana!
Cowboy Jacob and Cowboy Trevin had enough of this whole sitting thing - they needed to run off some energy. Papa was happy to watch them so the rest of us could watch the bulls and fighters.
And yes, Lesha, David, and I were in attendance too! We just weren't as documented as some of the others. Funny how that happens.
Coming next: The Fights!
