Barrelman

"A rodeo barrelman is a rodeo performer who works on bull riding contests. Historically the primary job of the rodeo barrel is to protect the rider from the bull after he dismounts or is bucked off, by distracting the bull and providing alternative targets for the bull to chase. Additionally, bull fighters may improve the bull rider's score by turning a bull back that runs down the arena (e.g., by grabbing his horn or getting the bull to follow him while the rider is on his back. Rodeo barrel man also provide traditional clowning entertainment for the crowd between rodeo events, often parodying aspects of cowboy culture. "

Wikipedia

Cody Sosebee

Charleston, Arkansas, Born: Dec. 28, 1971.

Family: single.

College: Southern Arkansas University (Magnolia), bachelor's degree in argicultural business.

Other Occupation: ranching.

Special Interests: motorcycle racing and guitar.

Style of Dress: flame shirts, baggies, black felt hat, new style jerseys, board shorts.

PRCA Membership: 2003

Achievements: Prarie Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2006; PRCA Clown of the Year nominee, 2006; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Summer Finale (Omaha, Nebraska) barrelman, 2006; Cheyenne Frontier Days; Calgary Stampede.