text: Professional Bull Riders - Staying healthy has propelled Dirteater through a career year
  By: Justin Felisko September 14, 2016@ 12:27:00 PM
  Ryan Dirteater nearly had his career ended by an injury not long after first appearing on the BFTS.
  So it's no surprise Dirteater is grateful for any long stretch of health, and his 2016 season has been his healthiest yet.
  Dirteater is currently seventh in the world standings and in the middle of a career year. If he stays healthy, he maintains he has the best shot at a World Championship he's ever had.
  Ryan Dirteater had not recorded a ride in the second half until going 4-for-4 and winning in Springfield. Check out our gallery of Sprinfield through the rider's words.