Bull riding action from the Round Town Bull Bash. There’s probably a good reason why the rider is wearing a helmet!

The 2011 Round Town Bull Bash, sponsored by the Gabriel Cattle Company, Don Casey Inc., & Jasper Engines & Transmissions, was held in February at the Pickaway County fairgrounds in Circleville, Ohio.

There were a total of ten events in which riders competed for points & money. Each event drew at least 30 riders. Each event was attended by at least 900 people who saw some of the best bull riding in Ohio. Bull riders came from Ohio, Texas, New York and Wyoming.

The Bulls were the highlight of the show. Several of which have been seen on nationally-televised PBR competitions across the country. The event was sanctioned by the SEBRA (Southern Extreme Bull Riders Association) Which enabled the riders to gain points for prizes up to $50,000 in other events across the country.

Round Town Bull Bash winner, Ralph Hobson, poses with JASPER Columbus Branch Manager Dane Patterson (left), along with JASPER installer, and event co-sponsor, Don Casey (right).

The winner of the Round Town Bull Bash was Ralph Hobson. Ralph was successful in having over a 90% riding average. The grand prize was a Jasper Engines & Transmissions custom embroidered jacket, along with an additional $10,000.00 in prize money. Second place went to Brandon Davis, who followed right behind Ralph with an 85% riding average. He took home a shot gun and $8,000.00 in prize money.