Maria Crimber

Crimber is the wife of 10-time World Finals qualifier turned Arizona Ridge Riders’ Co-Coach Paulo Crimber. After meeting Paulo in 2001 while he was injured and recovering in Brazil, Crimber left everything she knew behind in Brazil to accompany Paulo to the United States and support his dream of becoming one of the world’s best riders. The Crimbers settled in Decatur, Texas, in 2004, soon welcoming their children John and Helena. Their family, however, is larger than that, having welcomed dozens of Brazilian bull riders into their home rent-free while they begin to build roots stateside. In addition to giving them a safe place to settle, the Crimbers help their countrymen with travel and rodeo entry fees, translating while teaching them English and providing rides to surgery and rehab, among other deeds. In July 2023, Maria and Paulo fully recognized their dreams, officially becoming American citizens.