Taking the bull by the horns: A rodeo veteran s journey to breeding
Beni Paulson, of Richardton, rode bulls for 15 years and reached the pinnacle of his career when he competed at the Professional Bull Riders World Finals, where he was North Dakota’s first bull rider to ever qualify for the event. Now, Paulson is breeding and raising bucking bulls at his ranch. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
Beni Paulson, owner of T2 Ranch and former bull rider champion, breeds and trains American Bucking Bulls for rodeo events. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
After a long day of working bulls, Beni Paulson pours a celebratory splash of watered-down blackberry brandy into a thermos cup as his sidekick Pearl, a 5-year-old mini Australian shepherd, provides the afternoon company. At the bullpen, Coolio a 5-year-old American Bucking Bull saunters toward the gate, hoping for a little evening snack. With horns strong enough to pierce flesh and built burl
A North Dakota rodeo veteran s journey leads to bull breeding
Beni Paulson, of Richardton, rode bulls for 15 years and reached the pinnacle of his career when he competed at the Professional Bull Riders World Finals, where he was North Dakota’s first bull rider to ever qualify for the event. Now, Paulson is breeding and raising bucking bulls at his ranch. 4:00 pm, Apr. 29, 2021 ×
Beni Paulson, who rode bulls for 15 years, stands in front of one of his own American Bucking Bulls at his ranch in Richardton. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
RICHARDTON, N.D. After a long day of working bulls, Beni Paulson pours a celebratory splash of watered-down blackberry brandy into a thermos cup as his sidekick Pearl, a 5-year-old mini Australian shepherd, provides the afternoon company.
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