The 24-year-old made it back on a bull this week for the first time since his accident. And he did it alongside his friends who are as close to him as a fly on a bull’s back.

Luckily, Zach’s story did not end on the hospital bed. He’s back to full strength, and his mouth is almost completely healed. He says this journey has had many ups and downs.

Luckily, Naegele’s story did not end in a hospital bed. He’s back to full strength and almost completely healed. The 24-year-old made it back on a bull this week for the first time since his accident.

Bull rider inspiring others while returning to ride just months after being gored in the neck Zach Naegele made it back on a bull this week for the first time since February's injury. (Source: WAFB) ...

Bull rider inspiring others while returning to ride just months after being gored in the neck Zach Naegele made it back on a bull this week for the first time since February's injury. (Source: WAFB) ...