Sage Kimzey on Winning 6 Straight World Titles & Why He Walked Away from Rodeo
Seven-time PRCA World Champion and bull riding legend Sage Kimzey joins the Like A Farmer Podcast for an incredible conversation about winning six consecutive world titles, the evolution of professional bull riding, and why family ultimately became more important than chasing history. Sage takes us back to growing up on a ranch in Oklahoma, winning his first world championship at just 20 years old, and building one of the most dominant careers in rodeo history. He opens up about the grueling travel schedule, injuries, money, and sacrifices that come with competing at the highest level, and why he stepped away from the PRCA rodeo grind just one championship shy of tying Don Gay's eight-title record. Now competing with the Austin Gamblers, Sage breaks down the rise of PBR Teams, going No. 1 overall in the draft, the differences between PBR and traditional rodeo, and what the future holds for the sport. During Give 'Em the Boot presented by TECOVAS, Sage reveals his Mount Rushmore of bull riders, recalls his unforgettable 94-point ride aboard SweetPro's Bruiser, and shares what being a cowboy truly means to him. Plus, he discusses the importance of mentorship, riding through serious injuries, why he chooses to wear a helmet, raising his two sons, and whether broadcasting could be part of his future. From seven gold buckles to the next chapter of his career, Sage Kimzey proves that being a champion is about more than what happens inside the arena.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome Sage Kimzey!
3:00 – PBR Teams First Impressions & Growth of the Sport
10:30 – Drafted First Overall & Teams Facilities
14:00 – Free Agency, PBR Contracts & Agents
16:00 – Oklahoma Beginnings & When He Knew Rodeo Was His Future
20:30 – Winning World Titles at NFR & Donnie Gay’s Record
26:30 – Give ‘Em the Boot Presented by TECOVAS
29:30 – Most Unforgettable Bull Rides & Definition of Being a Cowboy
37:00 – Best Podcasts “other than Like a Farmer” & Sage’s Future Plans
42:30 – Bull Riding Injuries & the Austin Gamblers
46:30 – Message to PBR Fans and Young Riders
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