Time flies when you’re having fun...

Well, Reese I've really enjoyed reading your blog, it's like I am right their with you in your adventures, I to am going to the 2008 world finals but as a fan, ever since I and my husband was at the event in Albuquerque, we been planning on going, now we truly are going to be there I have our plane tickets, hotel and PBR tickets in my hand. Can't wait. Good luck in the final event and at the 2008 world finals. Thanks for blogging and keep it up. We'll be cheering you on for the Rookie of the year award.

Reese, your such a little sweetheart! I, as a fan, have certainly enjoyed watching your rookie year in 2008 and reading your hilarious blogs. I know there are great things in store for you. Good luck this weekend in CT and at the Finals. Stay safe.

It's been a great season because of you young riders. You, Colt and Pistol have been showing the fans that there is some great new talent out there. I have been a fan for a few years now, and watch all the PBR events that are televised. Versus has done a great job of bringing this thrilling sport to us. I have been fortunate to get to Worcester Classic, and plan to get to Mohegan Sun Invitational this weekend. Many of us up here in New England, (City Folk) don't get much exposure to Western culture or Rodeo sports. I thank you all.
Hang on till you hear the buzzer Reese, Remember its ONLY 8 seconds.. The LONGEST 8 seconds of your life!

Because of your posts I have to say you are fast becoming one of my favorite riders. Your attitude for your age is amazing and you are very humble. That now-a-days is pretty rare in young people in your position. Most would be a cocky and full of themselves (not saying PBR riders are.) It is good to see that you are truly thankful for where you're at and that you thank God for it. You are right, you have had a GREAT year for your first year on tour and I think it will just keep getting better and better for you. I wish you all the luck in the world going into the Finals and I pray you ride your bulls and stay safe. It is also good to see that you are very fan based. I want you to know that I for one, am behind you 100%. Good luck and keep havin' fun!!! I love the posts!!

Reese, congrats on the season so far. It was good to see you in Cincy. Good luck at the finals & let God guide your rides!

Reese, I totatlly agree with you. Time does fly by fast when you are having fun. I can't not believe it is already finals time and the end of the 1st school year quarter is gone by. Wow, time flies... Congratualations on your best money season of your career but like I have always said money isn't everthing. Yeah, money makes you happy but that is not the point of risking your life evertime you get on a bull. I know you are a bull rider for all the right reasons and I whole heartably respect. You are so unbelievably honored to be doing what you are doing. Not only the PBR thing but the meeting new people, and traveling to new places. Many people just wish to do that and yet you are doing all that plus being a Professional Bull Rider. Reese you so honored and I hope you know that. I think it is wonderful that you and your best friend could experinece this wonderful rookie year in the PBR Built Ford Tough Series. Reese I want to thank you for taking the time of your life to go to autograph signings, stopping and taking pictures with die hard PBR fans, writing blogs, showing off that beautiful smile of yours and most of all doing what you do best: Ridin' them bulls.

Life has been a blast for me getting to attend a couple PBR events. Getting to meet you and Pistol in Tulsa and getting a picture also with you. All the time I have been a die hard PBR fan I have always had the lurking question of "Why do I enjoy this so much"? "What drives me to get so involved in the PBR"? Yeah my family lives in the country we hunt, trap, and fish. But we really have nothing to do with rodeo. I finally came to the conclusion that the answer to the questions is I want to become the first women in the PBR. Yes, I understand the commitment, drive, determination, physical condition, and money it takes to over all accomplish this dream but I have a dream that is going to happen. I know that some other people probably have this dream too but I am driven. Yes, there is multiple problems that would stop me from this dream of mine but in my heart I am already a bull rider. It was weird, I had to tape a couple of bull riding events cause I was busy those weekends. So when I was watching them I just couldn't sit still. I couldn't even finish one round. I would be like "Why didn't he stay on" or "He could have done this...". And just multiple little things like that where I could rewind and fastforward and see all the little mistakes. That drived me nuts and I could watch more that one round. That drove me to want to be a bull rider and I have high hopes of becoming one. Yeah, I have supporters in my dream but like everydream there is always a downer. My parent you ask? Well they aren't really quite sure what to say about it but when ever someone has a dream it is almost imposible to keep someone away from there dream. What I am telling you Reese and all the other people reading this comment is: I need help coming closer to my dream. Yeah I could go to a rodeo school and they could teach me all this stuff but nothing would be more important to me than if I could have a bull rider, like a real one, help me reach this dream. I want to know if there is anybody out there that give me tips or advice on where I could start? Thank you so much, and think about your dream... Who do you want to become? Nothing is impossible and I wish the best for you Reese at the finals. Take home that Rookie Of the Year for me... -Brandi

Reese,

You have been a blessing to the fans also. I pray for you on a regular basis and thank the LORD for the fine young gentleman you are. You have shown respect for each person as you go around the arena and are especially kind to the children. So much so that my 5 year old granddaughter wanted to give you a hug and did so. Thank you for a great season, and see you in Las Vegas.

A Grandma in Illinois

I was at your first event in Duluth and vividly remember your first out, because as you were removing your helmet and walking across the arena dirt I received a text message from my 19-year-old daughter sitting in another section that read "OMG! OMG!"

Well OMG Reese, you have had a great year. I've especially enjoyed your blogs and at risk of sounding like an English teacher I think you have a gift for writing. You words are simple and sparse but they tell your stories eloquently. Keep working at the craft of writing with the same kind of passion as you do your riding and we will all benefit. Good luck at Finals.

Oh crud, is this going to be your last post since the year is almost over??? That just hit me like a brick the other day. No, no, NO don't let it be! I will miss them so much. It is what I look forward to every week. PLEASE keep posting even after the Finals. I can't tell you how much I LOVE reading them. They are the only "inside ifo" us fans get and they are great. I know you are very busy, but I never want you to stop posting!! Stay safe and I am praying you ride your bulls at the Finals. (now the darn tv people need to actually SHOW you ride) I never get to see you ride. Maybe in one round, but that's it. They didn't even show your re-ride at the last event. God bless you.

I have watched all year and now Versus has switched to digital and I will not be able to see the finals. I have been a fan and not what do I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Robin

Reese,
Good luck at the finals!!!!! I've enjoyed the blogs!!! Thanks for writing the blogs and telling everybody whats been going on!!!! My little brother ,who is a big Pistol Robinson fan, is hoping you win rookie of the year just because your from Arkansas!!!!

Prayers and warmest wishes to Joe B. The bull fighters are terrific and tremendously keep the riders and sport to be safer. PBR should have sections for bull fighter and bull blogs, too.

Reese wanted to let you know my son Porter and myself have been watching and pulling for you ever since we met you back during the Arkansas High School rodeo at Jonesboro back in 2004 or 2005. Porter which was only 3 or 4 then was so excited that you set on the chutes and talked to him that day on and off for 3 or 4 hours. Now he tells everyone about that day everytime he sees you on t.v. tells them he will be like you someday. I can only hope that if he does that he will be as nice to little kids as you was that day. You made a little boy your biggest fan that weekend and he still is this weekend! Great job Reese! posted by Heath and Porter Hutchinson

Hey, guy... I know I'm not the only one to complement you on your sucess!!!!!!!! Good for you. May you have many fans to celebrate your successes!!You are an incredible bullrider.... and with that, an incredible young man. Being an "Arkie" and knowing the stegmatisims of being that... You make us PROUD!!!
Reese, You know I love you!! May God follow you....Cali Gal

Brazil fans need to learn to respect the individual and quite "nation bashing".
For being so proud of the cowboy culture they need to start understanding cowboy pride.
It'll be interesting to see the response in Reno, don't know if I can be cheering them on like I have in the past.
HD