Bull rider killed after being thrown and stomped at Ohio rodeo

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 23:07 · Archive

Jason Blake Saylor, 35, died from a chest injury after being thrown from a bull at a rodeo in Waynesville, Ohio.

Jason Blake Saylor, 35, died after being thrown from a bull and stomped by the animal at Fox Hollow Stables in Waynesville, Ohio on Saturday. He suffered a traumatic chest injury from being stepped on or kicked by the bull, despite wearing chest protection.

Fox Hollow Rodeo confirmed the tragedy on Facebook. 'Our hearts are absolutely broken following the tragic loss of one of our bull riders and brothers in Christ last night at Fox Hollow Rodeo,' the venue wrote. 'There are no words to express the sadness we are feeling. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.'

Bull riding is the most dangerous sport in the United States, according to a 2025 report from the Arizona Independent News Network, with an injury rate more than 10 times higher than football. A 2011 Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine study found bull riders are killed about once every 25,000 rides.

How it is being reported

• Bull rider is killed in the middle of Ohio rodeo as animal throws him off and stomps over himThe experienced bull rider was wearing chest protection, but it was not enough to save him. His loved ones shared heartbreaking tributes on social media.Daily Mail · 25 Oct, 22:54
• Bull rider killed as animal tosses him from back, then stomps him in middle of rodeoOhio bull rider Jason Blake Saylor, 35, died from a traumatic chest injury suffered during a rodeo at Fox Hollow Stables in Waynesville.New York Post · 25 Oct, 20:19

In this story: Jason Blake Saylor · Fox Hollow Stables · Waynesville · Ohio

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