KMPH Fox 26 Central San Joaquin Valley News Source in Fresno, California Entertainment, News, Sports and Weather | PBR Rides into Fresno

PBR Rides into Fresno

By: Ashley Ritchie

At the Boot Barn in Clovis, Crystal Smith and her kids are looking for some very specific items.

"Shirts and some pants. We were talking about some boots," Smith said.

They're gearing up to "get ur' done" as the Professional Bull Riders ride into town once again.

"You don't really see that many people on bulls riding. So it's kind of different," Cailie Smith said.

Eight-year-old Cailie, going on nine she informs us, isn't really interested in becoming a bull rider herself.

"I just don't want to break anything because they might get crushed," she said.

But she sure does like the show, along with thousands of others.

And for area businesses like the Boot Barn, it's one sweet ride.

"Everybody wants boots and jeans, and a new shirt, new outfit for PBR. And there's a lot of excitement," Martha Dicerto, Boot Barn district manager, said.

And for the riders themselves, that excitement here in the Valley is a big time adrenalin rush.

"Everybody I've met has been really nice to me, really good to me and just I've had a blast," J.B. Mauney, professional bull rider, said.

With just eight seconds to make their mark, they say the crowd keeps them going.

"To look out there and see everybody smiling and having a good time, it puts you in a good mood. And if you make a good bull ride and you step off and they're all cheering, you kind of walk a little taller," Mauney said.

And back at the Boot Barn, it's that same crowd that keeps them going as well.

It's business like the Smith family and little Cailie, who doesn't want to ride herself, but wouldn't mind her five-year-old brother Marshall giving it a whirl.

"I could get a backstage pass for free maybe," she said.

Saturday's show starts at 6pm and will be carried live on the Vs. Network.

But tickets are still available if you'd like to come out.