#126 Short-Go: Ron Martin and the Legend of Nightmare

Dec 31, 2024

#126 Short-Go: Ron Martin and the Legend of Nightmare
#126 Short-Go: Ron Martin and the Legend of Nightmare

Join host Doug Simcox as he sits down with Ron Martin, a bareback bronc rider who shares his thrilling experiences with J Bar J Rodeo’s legendary Nightmare. This three-time IRA Bareback Horse of the Year (1972–1974) helped put J Bar J on the map, and her legacy lives on through her Hall of Fame grandson, Night Jacket.

Nightmare holds the IFR Arena Record at IFR 5 – 90 points.

Hear Ron recount his 11 rides on Nightmare, his nine first-place finishes, and the unforgettable moments that define rodeo history.

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8. IPRA BUCKING STOCK OF THE YEAR

IFR 5 – IFR Record still stands today – Jimmy Cleveland and Nightmare 90 points

5. IFR HIGH SCORES

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