what happened to jb mauney

Quick Scoop

J.B. Mauney, the bull-riding legend, retired in 2023 after breaking his neck in a ride in Lewiston, Idaho. He had surgery with rods, plates, and screws in his neck, and the injury ended his career.

What happened

• He was bucked off the bull Arctic Assassin during a PRCA event in September 2023.

• The fall caused a serious neck injury that required emergency surgery.

• After that, he announced his retirement from bull riding.

Where he is now

He has been recovering at home with his family, and interviews from 2024 describe it as a “forced retirement” rather than a planned exit.

In one line

He didn’t disappear — he was forced to retire after a major neck injury.

If you want, I can also give you a one-paragraph bio of J.B. Mauney or explain how serious the injury was.