Rodeo stars find meaning in navigating primal forces. No one ever went harder than J.B. Mauney.

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Deep Reads: Riding the baddest bulls made him a legend. Then one broke his neck.

APR 20, 202452 MIN
Post Reports

Deep Reads: Riding the baddest bulls made him a legend. Then one broke his neck.

APR 20, 202452 MIN

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<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Arguably the greatest bull rider who has ever lived, J.B. Mauney was thrown from a bull in September 2023 and forced to retire. Mauney lives on his ranch in Stephenville, Tex., with his family and the bull that ended his career. The former bull rider has led an uncompromising life. </span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2024/jb-mauney-rodeo-bull-rider/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Now, not only has he accepted his fate, but he’s made friends with it.</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This story is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Washington Post. It was written and read by </span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/sally-jenkins/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Sally Jenkins</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. Audio production and original music composition by </span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/bishop-sand/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Bishop Sand</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p>