Bob has been riding for over 50 years and started competing at speed shows over 35 years ago. He also has been an avid hunter and tournament trap shooter. Combining the sports made it very easy for him to come into the world of cowboy mounted shooting back in 1997 when the sport was still very new to Midwest.

Bob & Midnight were the Midwest Reserve Champions for 1997,98,99,2000 & 2001. Now we know that was long before the mind-blowing competitions of today. But none-the-less the awards stand proudly in the trophy cabinet.

 Paul Pierson created the Pioneer Award especially for Bob for his years of contribution to the horse world as not only a competitor but also a person who sets a great example for all, from young to old alike.  It’s great to be first, but having fun with sportsmanship has always come first in Bob’s heart.

 Although you don’t see much of Bob around the shooting competitions these days, he is still a big member in spirit. We have nicknamed him “The Missing Cowboy” because he’s always gone someplace.

 Turning 70 years old this year hasn’t slowed him down much. Maybe he only splits one cord of wood instead of two in the same day. Along with his equine “soul partner”, 23 year old Midnight Express…….they travel the country performing at Wild West Shows and coliseum events as Cossack Ivan the Black.

 You might be seeing a little less of Mr. Bright also, as he & Willie have joined Bob on the road portraying Chief Iron Foot & Injun Spirit.

 Bob & Midnight also perform a heart pounding American Flag presentation, which has the audience on their feet screaming.

 Bob’s motto:  “You don’t stop playing because you grow old – you grow old

                        because you stop playing!”