Two-time NFR qualifier JR Stratford retires from bull riding after tragedy

JR Stratford has announced his retirement from bull riding.

J.R. Stratford Steps Away From Bull Riding at 24 Following Spinal Surgery

A serious car accident and spinal surgery have brought an unexpected end to JR Stratford's professional bull riding career.
Tri-State Livestock News

JR Stratford to medically retire from bull riding after car wreck, surgery

JR Stratford told the PRORODEO Sports News that his bull riding career is over after a car wreck led to spinal surgery last ...
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Bull riders and fighters injured at National Western Stock Show

JR Stratford has announced his retirement from bull riding. A serious car accident and spinal surgery have brought an unexpected end to JR Stratford's professional bull riding career. It began with ...