Wes Begoon lives in Grottoes, Virginia; began riding bulls at the age of 15 and “survived” at it for over nine years. After hanging up his bull rope he has become a successful farrier. His fascination with bull riding continued to be nurtured as he operated a “Practice Pen”, allowing hopeful bull riders to work on their skills in a safe environment. Wes has worked as a stock contractor leasing out bull and bucking horses and at other jobs within the business of “Bulls”. He has operational expertise in many aspects of the bucking bull & rodeo world