Bull Blast brings cowboys to Cassville

Sean Garner hangs on to a bucking bull Friday during the L.J. Jenkins Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com

Kason Arjona, nephew of safety man Stu Crowe, carried the U.S. Flag in opening ceremonies of the L.J. Jenkins Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena Friday night. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com

Keith Hull nearly stays on for a full ride Friday at the L.J. Jenkins Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com

Cowboys from a handful of states held their hats as the “Star-Spangled Banner” played Friday at the L.J. Jenkins Bull Blast at Bill Hailey Arena. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com

Dustin "The Jester" Jenkins, brother of L.J. Jenkins, entertains the crowd during his farewell tour, as he plans to retire from rodeo work after this year. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com