As Black Friday Nears, JB Mauney Finds Unique Way To Support Wife’s Career

Published 11/25/2023, 5:03 PM EST

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The Bull riding world will continue bearing an unerasable imprint of JB Mauney. At the age of three, he began his journey of becoming the world’s best bull rider and has since achieved greater success than many others. In 2005 he joined PBR and peaked thereafter having obtained two world championships in 2013 and 2015 demonstrating his unmatched prowess.

In addition to his remarkable career, J.B. Mauney cherishes a blissful married life. Samantha Mauney stands as an incredible pillar of support, wholeheartedly backing her husband’s career endeavors. Recently, JB Mauney reciprocated this support by endorsing his wife in a heartfelt social media post.

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Samantha, an experienced participant in the 2014 NFR and a professional barrel racer as showcased on her Instagram, actively advocates for Seint—a cosmetics brand featuring various products from eyeshadows to setting sprays. In a recent gesture of support, JB Mauney endorsed his wife’s cosmetics line during its Black Friday sale.

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Following a courtship period, they exchanged vows in 2016, keeping their wedding details private. However, their deep affection for each other shines through their Instagram posts, evidence of their profound love. Notably, this marks JB Mauney’s second marriage, after his prior union with Lexie Wiggly ended in 2015 due to undisclosed reasons.

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A legendary bull riding career of JB Mauney

Born in North Carolina, J.B. Mauney has won over $7 million in winnings through victories like the PBR World Championships in 2013 and 2015 respectively. Although he has suffered terrible injuries and has just changed target from the PRCA toward NFR, it is this resoluteness that has made him a legend. The proof that he had the most impactful career in the bull-riding world is embodied by his huge income, coming from different finals and endorsements.

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Regrettably, J.B. Mauney announced his retirement in September, merely a week following a severe throat injury. Following surgery at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, where a disk was removed, this unforeseen incident marked the end of his bull riding career. Despite this setback, Mauney conveyed gratitude towards the medical team and pledged to commence rehabilitation. The injury occurred after being thrown off by Arctic Assassin from Sankey Pro Rodeo and Phenom Genetics at an Xtreme Bulls competition.

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Maleehah Shakeel

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I'm a US sports writer at EssentiallySports, where my passion for sports and the art of storytelling come together. As I thrive to bring insightful content to the table, I've honed my skills in crafting engaging narratives and offering meaningful analysis to the readers. Along with different segments of Olympic avenues, I am a huge equestrian sports enthusiast.
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