Bullrider Casey Roberts rides the bull Man Hater during the Professional Bullriders St. Louis Invitational Presented by Cooper Tires on December 03, 2022, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO – Source: Getty

Man Hater the Bull was euthanized on March 8, after he got a severe leg fracture. The injury was sustained during the Kubota PBR Little Rock championship round on March 6. The bull’s right rear leg was injured. The team quickly stepped up and loaded him into a trailer.

Despite immediate medical care, the veterinarian stated that the bull would not survive the severe injury. To save Man Hater from further pain and suffering, he was humanely euthanized.

Man Hater became a prominent name in the rodeo community as he won the title YETI World Champion Bucking Bull for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025. According to the Professional Bull Riders’ website, the bucking bull is ranked ninth in the world rankings.

He was owned by Jane Clark and the Hart family, and the news of his passing was officially announced on Facebook, leaving fans emotional. Some even shared that they were looking forward to seeing the bull perform.

Tributes pour in for Man Hater, the bull

The rodeo community shared their condolences. While some recalled watching Man Hater perform, others pointed out the care bucking bulls get from their trainers and riders. They stated that bulls like Man Hater get treated like “royalty.” Some fans also noted how the prized bull’s owners tried so hard to save his life.

“Sending love and strength to his family! These animals are raised with such care and protection! They work a few minutes a month and are highly coveted the rest of the time. Sorry so for the decision they had to make and the heaviness of the loss,” one Facebook user wrote.

“A lot of people don’t get the respect, even love, held for the bucking stock. Their breeders and owners treat them like royalty, and they were ‘born to buck’. The riders also have deep respect for the bulls and bucking horses. Unless you have pulled a rope or set a rigging then nodded for the gate it is easy to not get it,” another user added.

“The fact his owners loved him So much, and tried so hard to save him, speaks volumes about the Rodeo people and how much they love this way of life. He wasn’t just a bucking bull to them,” one fan wrote.

Some netizens called out people who claimed Man Hater was “mistreated,” saying that such claims are false. They noted that while injuries are common in any sport, in rodeo, bulls are well cared for.

“Rodeo is a sport and as such athletes are subjected to injuries whether human or animal. Yes its very sad. But these bulls love what they do and are treated very well,” one netizen wrote.

“To all saying the bull was mistreated please stop saying that. The owners, the Hart’s are heart broken,” another Facebook user commented.

“Terrible outcome for him to say the least, but goodness, you can say he lived a life loved, supported, and filled with adventure. He wasn’t in a feed lot / being poorly treated, etc. He really made a name for himself. Sending warmth to his family that cared deeply for him with this abrupt, quick loss,” another fan wrote.

Stay tuned for more updates on Man Hater.