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An Interview with
CLAYTON

SELLARS

Rodeo Life: How did you get into Bull Riding?
Clayton Sellars: My brother was riding bulls when I was a
kid and I was just around it so I wanted to try it. I jumped
in and tried it and shoot here we are.

RL: Have you ever tried or thought about trying
your hand at bucking horses?
CS: I’ve got on some broncs. I liked it and enjoyed it but
I wasn’t as good at it and I didn’t have a good saddle or
anything either.
RL: Is there anyone who has greatly influenced your
Rodeo career?
CS: Everybody. All of the Bull Riders I compete against.
All the guys I looked up to as a kid are the guys I
compete against now.

RL: What did you learn in your rookie year that can
help make you even more successful this year?
CS: Keep a clear head and don’t overthink things and to
have fun and enjoy it. You won’t survive very well if you
don’t enjoy what you do.
RL: What buckle are you sporting for the 2019 season?
CS: My Rookie of the Year buckle.

RL: Which rodeo were/are you most looking forward
to competing in this season?
CS: There’s a bunch of them. I was really looking forward
to San Antonio and Houston those are the ones I really
wanted to go to – I went to those and I did okay there.
Now, I’m looking forward to Cheyenne, Pendleton, and
Ellensburg, Washington too – I can’t wait for that one.
There are a million good rodeos I’m looking forward to.

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Photo by William Keirce