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Meet the talented professional bull rider from Rockdale, Texas — a proud Ariat-sponsored athlete who’s been making waves in the rodeo world. Known to fans and followers as thebluemitchell on Instagram — where he’s built an impressive following of 110,000 — and as thebluemitchell90 on TikTok, with over 370,000 loyal fans, this rising star has cemented his place among the top-ranked riders in the country. Thebluemitchell spends the majority of his year traveling across the nation, competing in high-energy PBR events, and proved his elite status by finishing in the Top 20 at the 2022 PBR World Finals.
Before all the spotlight, though, thebluemitchell was just a determined kid with a dream. He taught himself how to ride bulls by studying YouTube videos of seasoned riders, then took things a step further by building his own bucking barrels and even a mechanical bull in his backyard for practice. That dedication paid off when he went on to compete at Hill College in Texas, sharpening both his skills and reputation in the rodeo circuit.
Friends and family know him affectionately as Zeke, a nickname that sticks close to home. Growing up, he split his time between his mother’s place near Houston and his father’s house in Rockdale, balancing life between two worlds. As one of 11 siblings, family has always played a big role in his journey. His dad? A fascinating character — once a horse dentist, now an ordained minister.
And let’s not forget Two Socks, the horse gifted to him by his cousin on his 12th birthday. That special gift quickly became his “best friend” and a constant companion through the years. Speaking of cousins, he’s also got one named Ouncie, another familiar face in his close-knit circle. Through hard work, grit, and a little hometown charm, thebluemitchell continues to ride his way into the spotlight — one powerful leap at a time.
He’s the only PBR rider who actually has a dedicated social media manager, which really sets him apart. He ended up connecting with his agent through Instagram—talk about the power of social platforms. And get this: The Webby Awards recognized his Snap Original series, Life by the Horns on Snapchat, as the 2022 People’s Voice Winner in the Diversity & Inclusion Video category. It’s clear he’s not just riding bulls—he’s building a brand. He’s definitely making moves both in and out of the arena.
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