Bull Rider Dies After Being Thrown and Stomped at Ohio Rodeo
Jason Blake Saylor, 35, suffered a fatal chest injury during an event on Saturday evening.
A bull rider died Saturday evening at the Fox Hollow Rodeo near Waynesville, Ohio, after being thrown from an animal and then struck in the chest. Jason Blake Saylor, 35, was identified by loved ones on social media.
The Clearcreek Township Police Department received a report of an injured rider at approximately 7:41 p.m. Police stated that Saylor, despite wearing chest protection, sustained a traumatic chest injury when the bull kicked or stomped on him. First responders treated Saylor at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident is being investigated as a fatal accident.
Fox Hollow Rodeo released a statement mourning Saylor's death, calling him a "brother in Christ" and expressing profound sadness. The rodeo extended its thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Saylor's social media profiles indicated he was a longtime professional bull rider with a deep passion for the sport. Friends and family shared tributes online, with his best friend, Jake Barker, recalling their close bond and Saylor's vibrant personality. Saylor's girlfriend, Linsey Marie, also posted a heartfelt message, reflecting on their relationship and Saylor's love for God and the sport, noting he often expressed a wish to die doing what he loved most.
