A bull’s horn tore his heart at Rodeo Austin. A year later, he’s back in the arena.

Last year, Tyler Kippes' heart valve was torn during a Rodeo Austin ride. Surgeons repaired it, allowing him to recover and ...
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In a clown’s shoes: How bull fighters and barrelmen protect cowboys at the Houston rodeo

They put themselves between the bulls and their riders, who are often unable to defend themselves after rides. The idea is to ...