Dale Brisby, a name synonymous with the world of rodeo, is much more than just a cowboy. Known for his vivacious personality and love for the sport, Brisby has become a cultural phenomenon transcending the rodeo scene.
As a rodeo athlete, social media star, and television personality, Brisby has captured the hearts of countless fans worldwide with his unique blend of humor, authentic cowboy lifestyle, and unshakeable passion for rodeo.
This article delves into the life and career of Dale Brisby, tracing his journey from a young boy with a dream to becoming an emblem of modern cowboy culture.
Join us as we explore the man behind the cowboy hat, the myth, and the legend – Dale Brisby.
Who is Dale Brisby?
Dale Brisby is a rancher, bull rider, social media influencer, and star of How to Be a Cowboy. Dale Brisby is a pseudonym and his real name is Clint Hopping. He was born in Texas, his exact age and birthday is unknown, but he is believed to be in his mid-30s or 40s.
While not much is known about Brisby’s childhood, his father was also a rancher and a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He has a younger brother, Leroy Gibbons, and an older sister, Dancey Creel who have both made appearances in his YouTube videos.
Brisby has seen moderate success competing on the rodeo circuit in bull riding. He got his start in rodeo riding sheep at a young age. From there, he moved up riding steers and bulls, before competing in college rodeo.
Brisby is now the ranch manager of Radiator Ranch, which is home to horses, cattle, and other ranch animals.
Along with the ranch, he also runs a successful YouTube channel as well where he posts humorous content of his ranch, rodeos, skits, and podcasts.
Despite his growing popularity on social media, Brisby says his true love remains the outdoors and rodeo.
What is Dale Brisby’s Net Worth?
Dale Brisby has an estimated net worth of around $1 million, though its possibly quite higher. His income comes from his ranch, YouTube channel, merchandise, TV series, and bull riding.
He Has a Large Social Media Following
Dale Brisby has a large social media following on YouTube and Instagram. He has over 1,000 videos on YouTube and over 4,800 posts on Instagram.
Brisby’s YouTube channel, DaleBrisbyBullRider, has 501K subscribers and his Instagram has 980K followers. While most of his posts are comedic in nature, he does aim to educate others about the authentic cowboy lifestyle.