The longtime Oklahoma based bull operation is receiving widespread support following a serious pen accident and ongoing recovery from their very own.
The rodeo and bull riding community is continuing to rally around H.D. Page, a very influential man in the bucking bull industry. Mr. Page is recovering from serious injuries sustained earlier this week while working in his bull pens.
Page is the co-owner of D&H Cattle Co. in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was severely injured on Wednesday after being hooked by a bull. He had to be CareFlighted to OU Medical Center. His very extensive injuries included a broken jaw, fractures to the eye socket, significant shoulder and sternum damage, multiple broken ribs, and an ankle injury.
Family members later confirmed that Page has been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. While doctors are optimistic, he faces a lengthy rehab and recovery process.
The incident comes at the same time as his contributions to the sport are being recognized. D&H Cattle Co. has been named a Class of 2026 inductee in “The Legends” category of the Bull Riding Hall of Fame, honoring more than three decades of excellence in bull breeding and stock contracting.
For over 30 years, HD and Dillon have built one of the largest and most successful bucking bull breeding programs in the world. Their Oklahoma-based operation has produced generations of elite bulls that have dominated the biggest stages in professional bull riding and rodeo, including the PBR, PRCA, and ABBI.
Many Page bred bulls such as Mossy Oak Mudslinger, Long John, Bruiser, Shepherd Hills Tested, Chiseled, Brutus, and Ricky Vaughn have become household names within the sport. These amazing athletes have earned countless wins and awards including Bull of the Year and Bull of the Finals. They have won multiple Stock Contractor of the Year honors. D&H just this year got NFR round wins, including a big pairup with their bull Big Shasta and Stetson Wright. Their program has consistently set high marks for performance and consistency.
Following news of Page’s injury, messages of support and prayer spread quickly across social media. The Professional Bull Riders organization acknowledged Page’s impact, noting that his commitment to the welfare of his livestock and the integrity of the sport has helped shape bull riding at the highest level.
Many benefits have been established to assist with Page’s medical expenses and recovery. The rodeo family has come together once again to support their very own.
As Page begins the road back to health, the kind response from across the rodeo world reflects the depth of his influence, not only as a stock contractor and breeder, but as a leader whose legacy continues to define excellence in the industry.