2008 Rodeo Clowns & Specialty Acts
Specialty Act & Barrelman: Mark Swingler

Mark Swingler, from Austin, Texas; has been entertaining rodeo fans in the PRCA for the past eleven years. His ability to entertain rodeo fans with his diversity in comedy acts has established him as a premier entertainer in ProRodeo. His 1927 Model "T" Clown Car, the Original Moonwalk, his westie dog "Misty", and his latest addition, Extreme mini-moto racing, have kept people rolling in their seats across the nation. In 1997 he introduced the YMCA act which took crowds by surprise and set him apart from the rest. The act was awarded Specialty Act of the Year in the Texas Circuit and has been nominated twice as Comedy Act of the Year in the PRCA. In 2001 his YMCA routine was featured in the opening ceremonies at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He has also been nominated twice as PRCA Clown of the Year that ranks him one of the top five entertainers in the country. www.markswingler.com
Bullfighter: Clay Collins

Clay Collins did not attend his first rodeo until the age of twenty-one. While attending this rodeo a friend of his dared him to try bullfighting. After a few months of fighting bulls in the practice pen, Clay soon found his second love, Bullfighting. In 1995 Clay began his bullfighting career in Atlanta, Georgia working as an amateur bullfighter for Circle N Rodeo Company. He became the American Cowboys Association Freestyle Bullfighting Champion in 1996 and the Ultimate Challenge Freestyle Bullfighting Champion in 1997. He then decided to move on to the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) in 1998 where he has been ever since. He has gone to the coveted Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas two times; in 2007 and 2008. He was selected to work the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello in 2007, he is also a 4X Southeastern Circuit Finals Bullfighter, and works many prestigious rodeos including the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. www.claycollins.net
Bullfighter: Cory Wall
Cory Wall of Burlington, Colorado, joined the PRCA in 1997 and was selected as the alternate bullfighter in 2000 for the Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo. In 2005, he worked the Pace Classic (now called the ProRodeo Championship Finale) in Dallas. His other occupation is rodeo ministry and putting on bullfighting schools. He graduated from Chadron (Neb.) State College and he enjoys waterskiing and working with young people. His brother, Tanner, competes as a bull rider.www.corywall.com
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