World’s Wildest Entertainer Returns to Amaze Road to the Horse Fans

John Payne, a.k.a the One Arm Bandit, will be dropping jaws once again with his wildly entertaining and daring acts at the World Championship of Colt-Starting in Murfreesboro, TN on March 6-7, 2010. Performing with a wide variety of animals from buffalo to mules to mustangs, this Oklahoma cowboy is always adding new and adventurous stunts to his already awe-inspiring performance.

“The Road to the Horse fans have asked for it and they’re getting it! The Bandit will be back to thrill and amaze us all at Road to the Horse 2010,” exclaims Tootie Bland, owner and producer of Road to the Horse.

Back by popular demand, Payne says, “If you don’t think my show alone is worth the price of your Road to the Horse ticket and can convince my momma of that, then I’ll give you your money back!”

Although his momma is his biggest fan, she is not the only one who thinks that he is a spectacular entertainer. Earning his name because of an electrical accident that claimed his right arm, the One Arm Bandit is a nine-time winner of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s (PRCA) “Specialty Act of the Year” award.

Born into a ranching family, Payne has been involved in rodeo for almost 25 years. Both his son, Lynn, and his daughter, Amanda, have joined his rodeo act which usually includes walking buffalo and horses on top of a horse trailer. Traveling across the nation performing at rodeos, the One Arm Bandit & Co. is on the equine industry’s most wanted list.

“John Payne is the wildest man on the planet,” says Tootie Bland. “If you tell someone that you know a guy that has one arm, chases buffalo while riding wide open and cracking a bull whip and then runs the buffalo on top of his trailer hot on their heels while spinning and wheeling his horse 15 feet in the air, they’ll laugh and tell you that you’re crazy. But we’re not crazy, it is John Payne, one of the greatest entertainers ever…period.”

Road to the Horse

Road to the Horse is unlike any other event in the equine or entertainment industry. It is the “World Championship of Colt-Starting”. The two-day sold out event matches three of the country’s best horse trainers and clinicians of today against one another as they train unbroken colts to ride in just a few short hours in front of a packed live audience and television cameras. By combining education, edge-of-your-seat suspense, entertainment and the love of the horse, Road to the Horse has been responsible for solidifying the position of today’s horsemanship heroes and launching the careers of tomorrow’s hottest new stars. In the process, the event itself has become a catalyst for the advancement of natural horsemanship. Hosted by Rick Lamb, of RFD-TV’s The Horse Show with Rick Lamb, spectators are guaranteed not only to have a good time, but also to walk away with training knowledge that will improve their relationship with horses.

Road to the Horse is proud to partner with many outstanding companies across the equine industry including Road to the Horse presenting sponsor, Western Horseman, along with Nutrena, Quarter Horse News, Horses Magazine, Martin Saddlery, John’s Ariat Country, Rockin’ J Horse Stalls, Horsecity.com, WW Livestock, Wick Buildings, Hoofbeats Magazine, Horse South Magazine and Horsemen’s Roundup. For sponsorship opportunities and more information on the 2010 Road to the Horse visit www.roadtothehorse.com or call 325-736-5000.