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Tuff Hedeman with Danielle, Richard, Rose and Matt Martin at the Martin’s at Martin Boot Company in Hobbs, New Mexico. Martin’s is hosting Stick Bull Riding Preliminary round on Saturday, January 25 from 3-5 pm.
HOBBS, NM - Tuff Hedeman and the boys hit town on Saturday, January 25th in the Annual Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding held at 7:30 pm at the Lea County Events Center in Hobbs. The professional cowboys arrive for the season opener of the 2025 Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour featuring the return of a popular feature for the kiddos, the Stick Bull Riding Championship.
Hedeman’s star-studded event features a family friend atmosphere including the Stick Bull Riding competition for ages seven and under with a bright shiny new trophy buckle to the winner. Budding bull riders can enter for free at Martin Boot Company or email THTNOW@gmail.com. The qualifying round will be at Martin Boot Company,1001 W Joe Harvey Blvd in Hobbs. Four stick riders will advance to the final round held LIVE during the performance at the Lea County Event Center.
“Martin Boot Company is delighted to take part and host round one of the stick bull riding competitions at our store this year. Tuff’s event is part of our local western tradition and culture here in Hobbs and we are excited to host the Stick Bull Riding, come to the store to enter and then watch the next generation of bull riders,” said Rose Martin.
With a purse of over $30,000 to the riders, a win in Hobbs gives the athletes what they need early in the season, money and momentum, the two most important factors in building a successful season.
“Today’s bull riders know It pays to come to Hobbs,” said Hedeman who owns and produces the annual bull riding.
Hedeman, known as the pioneer of the sport of stand-alone bull riding, continues to develop and support the next generation of bull riders, and stock contractors while entertaining the fans for over 25 years.
“This weekend’s purse will kick off and fund the cowboy’s rodeo season giving them money to travel and pay entry fees to their next event while pursuing their dreams,” commented Hedeman.
“New Mexico is a big part of my personal history, and the people here supported me during my career and I enjoy keeping the bull riding tradition going and bringing a family friendly event to the people of New Mexico,” continued Hedeman who honed his craft as a youth attending junior rodeos in New Mexico.
Former PBR, NFR, and Bullfighters Only champion Bryce Redo (Houston, TX) and Professional bullfighter, Brody Smith, (Weatherford, TX) will be saving lives on the dirt in front of the chutes. Hedeman personally selects both to assure the rider’s safety in Hobbs as they dismount and get clear of the bull and the arena. They work all fifty “outs” and remain in the arena for the entire duration of the show protecting all personnel on the dirt.
Everybody’s favorite funny man JJ Harrison will return to entertain you and narrate his version of the action on the dirt!
Tickets on Sale at selectaseatlubbock.com and in person or phone at the Lea County Event Center Box office. Ticket prices begin at 35.00. Hedeman and the bull riders will be available following the event to sign autographs and selfies. For more information on event and press credentials contact tuffhedemanpr@gmail.com.