John S. Payne - Specialty Act
John S. Payne, the notorious O ne Arm Bandit, was born to a rancher in the oil rich town of Shidler, Olahoma on April 4, 1953.
On June 12, 1973, after grabbing a hot wire, 7,200 volts of electricity ran through his entire body for an unbearable 10 seconds. John was killed. With fingers nearly burnt off, John fell 25 feet to his death. His intestines were exposed and his left thigh burnt to the bone; but John was given C.P.R. and was brought back to life.
The doctors report read, Not much brain damage. After 5 weeks in the Tulsa burn center, John checked himself out and went home to start breaking a horse he had bought during his time in the hospital.
In 1975 John took a liking to Judy Crabtree and they married. John and Judy are responsible for what is now the most sought after gang in the rodeo world today, The One Arm Bandit Gang. John has headlined the most wanted list since 1988.
Ranch life with four brothers taught John to Get out of the way or get ran over and Get tough or Die. His occupations have included: Rancher, Saloon Owner, Gambler, Wild Cattle Puncher, and Professional Rodeo Entertainer! Nine time, Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Specialty Act of the Year
Leann Pollock - Specialty Act
Leann Pollock grew up in Western Canada on a working ranch. She is a second generation trick rider following in her mother Sandy’s footsteps.Leann started performing at the age of 18 months.
She has performed from Maine to California and all across Canada. She is the longest running trick rider at The Calgary Stampede and The World’s fastest.
In her spare time Leann works in the equine industry specializing in massage and joint realignment. Leann now resides in Bridgeport TX.
Paige Calloway grew up in Western Canada just outside of Calgary Alberta. She started trick riding at the age of 9. She has performed n Chevalier a subsidiary of Circus au lait and at The Fort Worth Stock Show. In 2005 she won a world title at the Claremore OK trick riding championships. Paige graduated from Tarlton State University in Stephenville TX in 09 with a degree in communications. She was also a member of he rodeo team there. Liking the area so well she has now made her home there.
