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The “Cowbros” of the PBR are a group of some of the best young bull riders in the world who are joined together by both love for each other and love for their sport. However, the “Cowbros” haven’t truly been complete in quite some time as one of the “bros,” Clay Guiton has been absent from competition due to an ongoing struggle with a serious head injury.
This injury was sustained when Guiton was involved in a bad wreck on the second night of the Salt Lake City PBR. The force of the bull knocked Clay unconscious and caused his to have a grand mal seizure in the arena. This wreck was one that instantly silenced the crowd and burned into the memories of all who witnessed it. Since the initial injury, Guiton has been suffering through a concussion which left him out of competition for nearly six months. Among the countless missed competitions, Clay Guiton was forced to sit out of the 2026 PBR World Finals despite being No. 11 in the world.
Guiton has continually expressed his sadness at missing his sport, and his desire to return to the arena shortly. However, with such a serious injury, Clay has to take all possible measures to recover safely before returning to competition.
Now, nearly six months after the incident, Clay Guiton has officially been cleared to compete once again. Fans are thrilled to hear that they will be able to watch their favorite rider in the arena once more, though none as thrilled as Clay Guiton himself. Guiton is confirmed to compete in the next PBR Teams event, Wildcatter days in Oklahoma City from July 31st through August 2nd. Still a few weeks away, the anticipation for this event only continues to build.
Guiton will be riding for the Carolina Cowboys, but this return to competition will feel like a true homecoming for Guiton as he started his PBR Teams career riding for Wildcatters. Guiton was later traded to his home state’s team, the Carolina Cowboys, in April of 2025 and has been riding for them ever since. Guiton is understandably excited to return to the dirt, and the rodeo community is glad to welcome this cowboy back with open arms.
Injuries are common in the rodeo industry, and some can change an athlete’s entire career path. However, injuries do not define the athlete. Clay Guiton has a history of being one of the best bull riders in the world, and his strength and grit were apparent long before his wreck at Salt Lake City. In the end, this injury will simply be a chapter in his story; one that began in sorrow but tells a story of strength and triumph. The Rodeo Roundtable community is glad to see Guiton back in the ring and wishes him luck as he continues his season.
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This injury was sustained when Guiton was involved in a bad wreck on the second night of the Salt Lake City PBR. The force of the bull knocked Clay unconscious and caused his to have a grand mal seizure in the arena. This wreck was one that instantly silenced the crowd and burned into the memories of all who witnessed it. Since the initial injury, Guiton has been suffering through a concussion which left him out of competition for nearly six months. Among the countless missed competitions, Clay Guiton was forced to sit out of the 2026 PBR World Finals despite being No. 11 in the world.
Guiton has continually expressed his sadness at missing his sport, and his desire to return to the arena shortly. However, with such a serious injury, Clay has to take all possible measures to recover safely before returning to competition.
Now, nearly six months after the incident, Clay Guiton has officially been cleared to compete once again. Fans are thrilled to hear that they will be able to watch their favorite rider in the arena once more, though none as thrilled as Clay Guiton himself. Guiton is confirmed to compete in the next PBR Teams event, Wildcatter days in Oklahoma City from July 31st through August 2nd. Still a few weeks away, the anticipation for this event only continues to build.
Guiton will be riding for the Carolina Cowboys, but this return to competition will feel like a true homecoming for Guiton as he started his PBR Teams career riding for Wildcatters. Guiton was later traded to his home state’s team, the Carolina Cowboys, in April of 2025 and has been riding for them ever since. Guiton is understandably excited to return to the dirt, and the rodeo community is glad to welcome this cowboy back with open arms.
Injuries are common in the rodeo industry, and some can change an athlete’s entire career path. However, injuries do not define the athlete. Clay Guiton has a history of being one of the best bull riders in the world, and his strength and grit were apparent long before his wreck at Salt Lake City. In the end, this injury will simply be a chapter in his story; one that began in sorrow but tells a story of strength and triumph. The Rodeo Roundtable community is glad to see Guiton back in the ring and wishes him luck as he continues his season.
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