Bull Rider Jason Blake Saylor, 35, Dies After Being Kicked or Stomped by Bull at Ohio Rodeo

A 35-year-old bull rider has died after suffering a devastating chest injury during a rodeo in southwestern Ohio, leaving fellow riders and the local rodeo community mourning his sudden loss.

Jason Blake Saylor was injured on Saturday evening, October 24, 2026, during an event at Fox Hollow Stables in Warren County. Police said emergency responders were called to the venue at approximately 7:41 p.m. after reports that a rider had been injured by a bull.

According to Clearcreek Township police, Saylor sustained a traumatic chest injury after the bull appeared to have kicked or stepped on him. He was reportedly wearing protective chest equipment at the time of the incident.

Medics treated Saylor at the scene before transporting him to Atrium Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead later that evening, authorities said.

Fox Hollow Rodeo confirmed the death in a statement shared on social media the following day. The organization expressed deep sadness over the loss of one of its riders and offered condolences to his family, friends and everyone affected by the tragedy.

The announcement prompted an outpouring of sympathy from members of the rodeo community. Friends and fellow riders remembered Saylor as a man of faith who was passionate about bull riding and had a positive influence on younger competitors.

Bull riding is a high-risk sport in which competitors can suffer serious injuries even when wearing protective equipment. Saylor’s death has renewed attention to the dangers riders face each time they enter the arena.

Clearcreek Township police are investigating the incident as an accidental death. Investigators have asked anyone with cellphone footage, recordings or other information about the incident to contact authorities.

As the investigation continues, Saylor’s family, friends and fellow riders are left grieving a sudden loss at an event centered on a sport he loved.

Source: DAILYMAIL