Adriano Moraes - Bull Riding

Born: April 20, 1970
Residence: Cachoeira Paulista SP, BZ

 At the encouragement of a family friend, Adriano Moraes got on his first bull at age 16. “I loved it. I loved everything about riding,” recalls Moraes. By age 18, he started riding bulls professionally. Moraes made the global leap in 1994 when he burst onto the PBR scene and was crowned the organization’s first ever PBR World Champion. In 2001, he accomplished another first when he won the 2001 PBR World Championship title and became the first two-time PBR world champion. After a lack-luster season in 2003, Moraes held a virtual strangle hold on the coveted number one position in the point standings for the entire season. Not to mention, Moraes won four BFTS tour championships and placed in the the top five at 12 events. “I just got my priorities in the right order,” states Moraes. “First is God, second is my wife and kids, and third is my bull riding career. Now, everything is in place.”