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 ā€œforced retirementā€ rather than a planned exit.

In one line

He didnā€™t disappear ā€” 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.