PRORODEO Sports News - May 17, 2019

of work. “That was so great to have that ride in front of my home-state crowd,” Tyner said. “It was like a dream and a really good accomplishment for me, especially since I want to win the (Mountain States Circuit) this year. That ride has really been pushing me to get after it and ride more bulls.” RODEO ROOTS Tyner grew up inWiggins, Colo., and was lured to rodeo by his father, Lonnie Lee Tyner Jr., a PRCA circuit bull rider. Dillon and his brother, Lonnie Tyner III, began their ascension up the bull riding ladder before eventually competing together in the PRCA. Lonnie Tyner III passed away Jan. 30, 2017. He was 26. “We grew up around bull riding as kids watching our dad,” Dillon said. “We started riding sheep and moved up to calves and steers, and once I got to be 10 years old, I started riding bulls. I have not quit since.” Tyner’s love for bull riding also helped lead him to his main line of work – fencing. His family owns eight acres of land inWiggins, and Tyner and his brother grew up doing fence work. They also built their own bucking arena. “I enjoy doing it (fencing), and it keeps me in shape for rodeoing,” Tyner said. “It’s nice to own your own business because it is easy to take time off when

RAMMountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo to qualify for the RAMNational Circuit Finals Rodeo in Kissimmee, Fla., in March 2020. “In 2017, I finished third in the circuit,” Tyner said. “It came down to the last bull with me having a chance to win the circuit, and I got bucked off. My goal is to get to Kissimmee. “If I could accomplish that it would be a dream come true. It would mean the world to me, especially now having a little girl and letting her see me excel in something professionally. “I want her to grow up knowing your dreams will come true if you push hard enough and go for it.” Cody Robinson, a fellow bull rider and a Wiggins High School classmate of Tyner’s, praised his buddy. “I think Dillon is one of the most talented bull riders to come out of Colorado,” said Robinson, 25. “Dillon can ride rank bulls, and he can accomplish anything if he puts his mind to it.” More than a quality bull rider, Robinson said Tyner is a better person. “Dillon is just a positive person to be around,” Robinson said. “We have had a lot of fun together and made a lot of memories. He’s a great guy. Dillon is the reason why I’m able to ride bulls the way I have. He’s the one who drove me to become a better bull rider and better person.”

I need it, and most of my customers are really reasonable with what I do, so I’m able to get time off. I try to get as much work done as I can so I can rodeo more. I love to rodeo and the Western way of life. It’s just the best life you can live.” Tyner, who bought his PRCA card in November 2011, had his best season in the PRCA in 2017, earning $15,937. His main concentration now is winning the Mountain States Circuit year-end title or the average at the “It’s nice to own your own business because it is easy to take time off when I need and most of my customers are really reasonable with what I do, so I’m EYES ON KISSIMMEE able to get time off. I try to get as much work done as I can so I can rodeo more. I love to rodeo and the Western way of life. It’s just the best life you can live.” – DILLON TYNER

Courtesy Dillon Tyner Dillon Tyner shares a moment with his daughter, Tinsley, and wife, Sierra. When he isn’t rodeoing, Tyner, 27, runs his business – Tyner Bros. Fencing.

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