Dr. J. Pat Evans

Today, if you see a cowboy at a PBR event being worked on by a member of the sports medicine team, you’re witnessing the impact of Dr. J. Pat Evans. Though initially viewed with skepticism, Evans eventually gained the trust of the athletes he worked with. Evans believed that pain means your body’s talking to you. If you listen to it, and take the appropriate amount of time, you can heal it correctly. His philosophy quickly caught on with even the most hard-headed cowboys. They knew he was looking after their best interests and, ultimately, extending the lifespan of their careers. Ironically, this old-fashioned rodeo doctor helped bring the rodeo world into the 21st century. Evans’ work has resulted in first-class medical care at more than 150 rodeos across North America and a network of physicians and therapists treating thousands of cowboys.