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COLIN ADAMS Deloraine, MB
Events: Bareback riding Born: August 8, 1989 Year turned pro: 2011 CFR qualifications: NBB (2) 2009-19 BB (1) 2013 2013 standings: 9th 2013 Earnings: $21,871.56 2013 Highlights: Final Four at the Ponoka Stampede Career highlights: 2009-10 CCA BB Champion; 2009-10 Novice BB Champion Other occupation: Rancher Special interests: hockey Height and weight: 5'5" 145 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Lacey (LBR)
NATE BALDWIN Blackfoot, ID
Events: Tie down roping Born: March 6, 1974 CFR qualifications: 3 WNFR qualifications: 2 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $39,373.07 2013 highlights: Airdrie champion, Lethbridge Co-champion Career highlights: 2 time Tie Down Roping Champion Dodge National, 5 time Wilderness Circuit Champion Height and weight: 6'0" 190 lbs Family: Meggan (wife)
CALEB BENNETT Morgan, UT
Events: Bareback riding Born: November 10, 1988 Year turned pro: 2008 2013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $27,689.40 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 WNFR: (2) 2012-13 2013 highlights: Calgary Stampede Champion, Grande Prairie (Co-champ), Okotoks champion Special interests: Leather work Height and weight: 5'8" 160 lbs Family: Single
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JUSTIN BERG
Wainwright, AB
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: December 23, 1986 Year turned pro: 2007 CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2005 SB (4) 2009-11, 2013 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,157.89 2013 highlights: Winning Airdrie with 87.5 points Career highlights: Calgary Stampede novice champion 2006-06, Wrangler Canadian Tour champion 2009, Prairie Circuit (SK and MB) champion 2011 Other occupation: Oilfield Special interests: Golf and hunting Height and weight: 5'11" 160 lbs Family: Brandi (wife)
JIM BERRY
Rocky Mountain House, AB
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: April 8, 1982 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: NSB (2) 2002-03, SB (6) 2006, 2009-13 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $24,692.98 2013 highlights: Maple Creek and McCord champion, Abbotsford Co-champion Career highlights: 2007 Duane Daines SB Series Champion; 2003 Canadian NSB Champion; 2003 Calgary Stampede NSB Champion Other occupation: Oilfield operator Height and weight: 6'0" 220 lbs Family: Amber (wife), Coy and Quin
CHAD BESPLUG Claresholm, AB
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Canadian Bull Riding Champion
Events: Bull riding Born: October 4, 1985 Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications: (6) 2005, 2007, 2010-13 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $55,708.32 2013 highlights: Ponoka and Hanna champion Career highlights: 2013, 2011 Canadian Bull Riding Champion; 2012 Calgary Stampede Champion; 2011 CFR Aggregate Champion; 2005 Rookie of the Year and Permit Award Winner; 2002 PCB Canadian Champion Height and weight: 6'0” 170 lbs Family: Engaged to Crystal Thomas
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LOGAN BIRD Nanton, AB
Events: Tie down roping Born: May, 5, 1994 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 Standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $21,814.72 2013 highlights: Qualifying Final Four at Ponoka; Tee Pee Creek Stampede Champion Career highlights: 4 time AHSRA All Around Champion, 2009-2012; 2 time AHSRA Tie Down Roping Champion; 2011 Canadian High School Champion Team Roper Height and weight: 6'0" 155 lbs Other occupation: Rope horse trainer Special interests: Denver Broncos football team Family: Single Family in rodeo: Lakota (sister, AHSRA-roper, barrel racer, Canadian champion and 2013 CGRA breakaway roping champion)
ALWIN BOUCHARD Scandia, AB
Events: Tie down roping Born: December 28, 1973 CFR qualifications: (13) 1999, 2001, 2003-13 2013 earnings: $28,177.27 2013 highlights: Brooks co-champion Career highlights: 2009 Canadian Tie-Down Roping Champion; 2007 Pendleton Round-Up Co-champion; 2005 Calgary Stampede $50,000 Champion; 2001 SK Circuit Champion Other occupation: Oilfield trucking and rentals, ranching Height and weight: 6'3" 185 lbs Family: Myra (wife), Clara (4) and Cole (2) Family in rodeo: Chad (brother, SW)
KYLE BOWERS Calgary, AB
Events: Bareback riding Born: February 4, 1977 Year turned pro: 1999 CFR qualifications: NBB (2) BB (12) 2000-01, 2003-11, 2013 WNFR qualifications: (2) 2004-05 2013 standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $68,446.75 2013 highlights: Runner-up for Canadian title, Brooks, Airdrie, Williams Lake, Coronation, Lethbridge, Sundre champion Career Highlights: 3 Time Canadian BB Champion 2003, 2008-09; 2 Time Novice BB Champion Other occupation: Oilfield supplier Special interests: Golf, sledding and poker Height and weight: 6', 190 lbs Family in rodeo: Robert (Brother), 1997 Canadian champion, 2002 Canadian High point champion, CFR (3x) BB, (6X) BR, NFR BR (1997-99)
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BEAU BROOKS Cochrane, AB
Events: Bull riding Born: July 27, 1990 Year turned pro: 2009 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $21,159.83 2013 highlights: Arrival of first baby: making it back to CFR Other occupation: Welder Special interests: Fishing, carving, time with family Height and weight: 5'8" 170 lbs Family: Nerissa (wife) (Nelika, daughter)
DAKOTA BUTTAR Kindersley, SK
Events: Bull riding Year turned pro: 2011 Born: November 6, 1992 CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $43,667.54 2013 highlights: Riding 'Man in Black' for 87.5 points; Airdrie Co-champion Career highlights: 2011, 2010 AB High School Rodeo Bull Riding Champion and Season Leader; 2010 LRA & FCA Bull Riding Champion; 2010 LRA Rookie of the Year Other occupation: Power lineman Special interests: Hockey Height and weight: 5'7" 135 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Jim (father, judge), Cheyenne, (sister, LBR)
LUKE BUTTERFIELD Ponoka, AB
Events: Saddle bronc riding, Steer wrestling Born: August 15, 1984 Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2004 SB (6) 2008-2013 2013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $19,610.42 2013 highlights: Bruce and Pincher Creek champion, 90 points at Okotoks to win it. Career highlights: 2012 Canadian SB Champion; 2011 CFR Aggregate Champion; 2010 Alberta Circuit SB Champion; 2005 Canadian Intercollegiate SB Champion; 2004 Canadian NSB Champion Other occupation: Petroleum engineer Height and weight: 5'8" 160 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Brock (brother, SW), Maria (mother, LBR), Greg (father, former Canadian BB and SW champion)
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TANNER BYRNE Prince Albert, SK
Events: Bull riding Born: June 4, 1992 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (3) 2011-13 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $53,927.43 2013 highlights: Grande Prairie, Dawson Creek and Cochrane BR champion Career highlights: 2012 CFR Aggregate Champion; 2009 CCA Champion; 2009 WPB Champion Other interests: Hunting, fishing, jamming on guitar Height and weight: 6'4" 160 lbs Family: Engaged - Meghan Clunie Family in rodeo: Ryan (father, bullfighter), Bo and Jesse (brothers, bullfighters), Kelly (mom, barrel racer)
CODY CASSIDY Donalda, AB
Events: Steer wrestling Born: June 26, 1981 CFR qualifications: (10) 2003-09, 2011-13 WNFR qualifications: (1) 2010 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $52,772.28 2013 highlights: Williams Lake Champion; Season Leader Career highlights: 2011, 2009, 2008 Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion; 2011, 2009 Wrangler Canadian Tour Rodeo Champion; 2011, 2008 CFR Average Champion; 2009, 2008, 2004 Season Leader; 2009 AB Circuit Champion; 2008 SK Circuit Champion Other occupation: Outfitter and guide Height and weight: 6'2" 210 lbs Family: Tanya (wife), Clyde (son) Family in rodeo: Curtis (brother, steer wrestler, tie down roper; Greg (father, 4 time steer wrestling champion)
CURTIS CASSIDY Donalda, AB
Events: Tie down roping, Steer wrestling Born: October 24, 1978 CFR qualifications: TDR (14) 1997, 1999-2004, 2006-08, 2010-13 SW (13) 1998-2003, 2005-2012 WNFR qualifications: (4) 2002, 2008-2010 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $41,540.13 2013 highlights: La Crete Co-champion, Cranbrook champion Career highlights: 2011, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2001, 2000 High Point Champ; 2010, 2006 Canadian SW Champ; 2010 World SW Season Leader; 2010, 2006, 1998 CFR SW Aggregate Champ; 2006 Calgary Stampede $100,000 SW Champ; 2001 Canadian Tie-Down Roping Champ; 1997 Canadian Rookie of the Year Height and weight: 6'0" 220 lbs Other occupation: Guiding/outfitting Family: Shannon and Shaylee (daughter) Family in rodeo: Cody (brother, SW); Greg (father, 4 time Canadian SW champion)
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HARLEY COLE Cochrane, AB
Events: Steer wrestling Born: December 23, 1986 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $30,099.06 2013 highlights: Winning 2nd at Armstrong to clinch a spot at my first CFR Career highlights: 2012-2013 Morris Stampede Champion; 2011 Benalto Champion; 2010 McCord, Maple Creek, Tee Pee Creek and Lea Park Champion Other occupation: Shoeing horses Height and weight: 5'11" 220 lbs Family in rodeo: Jonnathon (brother)
TYLER CORRINGTON Hastings, MN
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: January 13, 1986 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 WNFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 2013 2013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $36,920.21 2013 highlights: San Antonio, Lubbock, Prescott, Deadwood, Great Falls and Ponoka Champion Career highlights: 2006 PRCA SB Rookie of the Year Other occupation: Ranch cowboy Height and weight: 5'11" 175 lbs Family: Single
LUKE CREASY Brownfield, AB
Events: Bareback riding Born: December 19, 1988 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: Novice BB (2) 2006-07 BB (4) 2009-11, 2013 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $24,047.45 2013 highlights: Abbotsford, Dawson Creek champion, Grande Prairie co-champion Career highlights: 2011 Wrangler Canadian Tour BB Champion; 2011 Turquoise Circuit PRCA BB Champion; 2011, 2010 SW Region NRA BB Champion; 2006 Canadian Novice BB Champion Other occupation: Journalist Special interests: Painting, drawing and writing Height and weight: 5'11" 180 lbs Family: Cash (son) Family in rodeo: Clay (brother, SB), Shelly (Mom, LBR) Colin (Father, TR)
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HUNTER CURE Holiday, TX
Events: Steer Wrestling Born: October 8, 1983 CFR qualifications: (3) 2009-10, 2013 WNFR qualifications: (2) 2009, 2013 2013 standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $54,892.76 2013 highlights: 2013 World Champion; Reno and Sheridan Champion Career highlights: Was the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Southwest Region in 2004 and 2006 while attending Texas Tech, and was NIRA National Champion in 2004. Height and weight: 6'0" 203 lbs Family: Bristi (wife) and Halli (daughter)
ERIK DUBLANKO Thorsby, AB
Events: Tie down roping Born: September 26, 1987 Year turned professional: 2008 CFR qualifications: (3) 2011-13 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $19,841.67 Other occupation: Rancher Special interests: Hunting Height and weight: 6'3" 240 lbs
Family: Single Family in rodeo: Darren (brother, TDR)
DEAN EDGE Rimbey, AB
Events: Tie down roping Born: October 28, 1979 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (7) 2004, 2006-10, 2013 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $24,503.81 2013 highlights: Grande Prairie, Hand Hills, Benalto champion Career highlights: Owner of Tie-Down Horse of the Year, Sid, 2005-2008 and 2013 Other occupations: Rancher, auctioneer Height and weight: 6'1" 185 lbs Family: Jeanine (wife) Erin (daughter) and twins, Lexie (daughter) and Lane (son) Family in rodeo: Jeanine (wife, barrel racer) and (late) father Barry, five times CFR in TDR
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DUSTIN FLUNDRA Pincher Creek, AB
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: September 29, 1980 Year turned pro: 2001 CFR qualifications: NSB: (1) 2000, SB (13) 2001-13 NFR qualifications: (2) 2009-10 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $23,603.35 2013 highlights: Williams Lake and Strathmore champion Career highlights: 2003, 2007, 2010 Canadian SB Champion; 2007, 2009 AB Circuit SB Champion; 2003, 2008 CFR SB Average Champion; 2005 BC Circuit SB Season Leader; 2000 Canadian NSB Champion; 2000 Canadian NSB Season Leader; 1999 Calgary Stampede NSB Champion Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 5'7" 170 lbs Family: Niki (wife, contract act), Nina (sister, LBR), Randy (Brother in law, TDR, TR)
RYLAN GEIGER Bracken, SK
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Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: August 2, 1989 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: NSB (2) 2008-09, SB (4) 2010-13 2013 Standings: 1st 2013 Earnings: $68,632.76 2013 Highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion, Winning 5 rodeos in a row (Medicine Hat spring, Kananaskis, Stavely, Luxton and Grande Prairie) Career highlights: 2012 Canadian SB Season Leader; 2011, 2010 Duane Daines SB Series Champion; 2011 CFR Aggregate leader after 5 rounds; 2009, 2008 Canadian NSB Season Leader; 2009, 2008 AB Circuit NSB Champion Other occupation: Welder Special interests: Hockey and roping Height and weight: 6'0" 195 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Kyreon (brother SB)
TANNER GIRLETZ Cereal, AB
Events: Bull riding Born: May 12, 1986 CFR qualifications: (6) 2004-06, 2010-11, 2013 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $46,309.27 2013 highlights: Innisfail, Wainwright, Strathmore, Harmon Valley, Medicine Hat (spring), Okotoks champion; Maple Creek Co-champion Career highlights: 2006 Canadian BR Champion; 2005 Alberta Circuit BR Champion; 2004 Permit Award Winner Other occupation: Rancher Special interests: Raising bucking bulls, picking up Height and weight: 5'6" 165 lbs Family: Brittany (wife) Family in rodeo: Girletz Rodeo Stock
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MORGAN GRANT - 2013 Canadian High Point Champion Granton, ON
Events: Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping Born: July 4, 1989 CFR qualifications: SW (1) 2013 TDR (2) 2010, 2013 2013 standings: (SW) 5th; (TDR) 2nd 2013 earnings: (SW) $37,168.85 (TDR) $44,889.64 2013 highlights: CPRA High Point Champion, Medicine Hat TDR and SW Champion; Alberta Circuit TD Champion; Canadian Wrangler Tour SW Champion Other occupation: Petroleum engineer Height and weight: 6'0" 210 lbs
Family: Single Family in rodeo: Cathy (Mom, LBR), Brittany (sister, LBR)
LEE GRAVES Calgary, AB
Events: Steer wrestling Born: May 14, 1971 CFR qualifications: (17) 1995-99, 2000-09, 2011, 2013 WNFR qualifications: (10) 1997-99, 2000, 2002, 2004-2007, 2009 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $21,762.02 2013 highlights: Stavely and Leduc champion Career highlights: 2009, 2005 World Steer Wrestling Champion; 2005, 2003, 2001, 1997, 1996 Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion Other occupation: Horse trainer Height and weight: 6'2" 240 lbs Family: Single
GARRETT GREEN Meeting Creek, AB
Events: Bull riding Born: February 7, 1992 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 2013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $23,976.08 2013 highlights: Morris Champion; 2nd at Ponoka Special interests: Hunting and the outdoors Height and weight: 5'10" 145 lbs Family in rodeo: Layton; (brother, SB), Kasper Roy (cousin, TR)
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JORDAN HANSEN Okotoks, AB
Events: Bull riding Born: August 27, 1993 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $30,426.11 Other occupation: Welder Height and weight: 5'9" 165 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Adel (mother, barrel racer)
LOGAN HODSON Telkwa, BC
Events: Bareback riding Born: November 22, 1984 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: 4 (BB) 2009-2011, 2013 2013 standings: 4th 2013 Earnings: $36,233.13 2013 highlights: Maple Creek (Co-champ) Career highlights: 2010 CFR BB aggregate champion Other occupations: Riding colts, guiding, real estate, Special interests: Bow-
hunting, flying Height and weight: 6'2" 200 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Anthony (brother, BB)
CHAD JOHNSON Del Bonita, AB
Events: Tie down roping, team roping Born: January 22, 1972 Year turned pro: 1995 CFR qualifications: 7 (TDR) 2004-2010, 2013, 6 (TR) 2000-01, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $43,729.73 2013 highlights: Taber, Morris and Grimshaw champion Height and weight: 5'7" 175 lbs Family: Leanne (wife) Family in rodeo: Arnie (father, TDR)
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CHET JOHNSON Douglas, WY
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: October 18, 1980 CFR qualifications: (6) 2005, 2007-08, 2011-13 WNFR qualifications: (4) 2005, 2007-08, 2013 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $46,047.58 2013 highlights: Lea Park, Innisfail and Armstrong Champion Career highlights: 2009 Canadian SB Champion; 2004 Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo Champion Height and weight: 5'10" 165 lbs Family: Single
SAM KELTS Millarville, AB
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: September 4, 1983 Year turned pro: 2002 CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2001 SB (7) 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 (injured, did not compete) 2012-13 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $39,485.54 2013 highlights: Bonnyville, Morris champion Career highlights: 2009 Season Leader; 2009 BC Circuit Champion; 2008 National Western (Denver, Colorado) Champion; 2002 Rookie of the Year; 2001 Canadian NSB Champion Special interests: hunting and fishing Height and weight: 5'8" 160 lbs Family: single Family in rodeo: Jim (father, 1984 Canadian SB champion), Byron (uncle, SB)
MATT LAIT - 2013 Canadian Bareback Champion Cayley, AB
Events: Bareback riding Born: March 8, 1983 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: NBB (1) 2002, BB (8) 2004 (did not compete due to injury) 2006-2010, 2012-13 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $74,327.20 2013 highlights: Coleman, Cranbrook, Jasper, Morris and Medicine Hat Champion Career highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; 2009 Canadian Tour Champion; 2004 BB Season Leader; 2003 Canadian Permit Award Winner Special interests: Hunting and carpentry Height and weight: 6', 160 lbs Family: Allie (wife, LBR)
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ZANE LAMBERT Westbourne, MB
Events: Bull riding Born: July 2, 1986 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $38,728.08 2013 highlights: Elnora, Medicine Hat Stampede, Bruce and Benalto Champion; Scoring 92 in Medicine Hat on Whiskey Jack; 2013 PBR Canada Champion Special interest: Making rodeo bigger and better Height and weight: 5'11" 170 lbs Family: Stacey (wife)
TYREL LARSEN Inglis, MB
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: June 24, 1989 Year turned pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 Standings: 7th 2013 Earnings: $32,645.85 2013 Highlights: Brooks and Cranbrook champion Career highlights: 2012 College National Bronc Riding Champion Special interests: Fishing, snowboarding Height and weight: 6'0" 160 lbs Family: Single
DUSTY LAVALLEY Bezanson, AB
Events: Bareback riding Born: May 30, 1981 CFR qualifications: (11) 2003-2013 WNFR qualifications: (2) 2008, 2010 2013 Standings: 7th 2013 Earnings: $27,070.55 2013 Highlights: Falkland, Leduc, Grimshaw champion; Grande Prairie and La Crete cochampion Career highlights: 2006-07, 2010-11 Canadian Champ; 2011, 2005 CFR Average Champ; 2011, 2009, 2006 AB Circuit Champ; 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006 Season Leader; 2008 Wrangler Tour Champ; 2006 Kenton Randle Series Champ; 2004 World BB Rookie of the Year; 2001 Canadian Novice Champ Special interests: Hunting, fishing and spending time with family Height and weight: 5'9" 185 lbs Family: Stephanie (wife), Austin (son) and Vienna (daughter)
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CLINT LAYE Cadogan, AB
Events: Bareback riding Born: November 22, 1993 Year turned pro: 1997 CFR qualifications: Nov BB (2) 2010-11 BB (2) 2012-13 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $33,845.39 2013 highlights: Wrangler Pro Tour Champion; Austin Short Go Winner; Wainwright champion Career highlights: 2011 Ponoka Stampede NBB Champion; Alberta High School
Rodeo Champion Other occupation: Student at Odessa (TX) College Special interests: Hunting Height and weight: 5'9”, 165 lbs Family: single; Family in rodeo: Darcey Laye (father, SW), Jerry Laye (mother LBR)
KYLE LUCAS Carstairs, AB
Events: Tie down roping, team roping Born: May 26, 1994 Year turned pro: 2013 CFR qualifications: (1) TDR 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $26,998.29 2013 highlights: Bonnyville champion (on his birthday); 2013 Twisted Tea series champion; Won round six of CFR Height and weight: 6'2" 160 lbs
Family: Single Family in rodeo: Joe (father, TR and Canadian Champion Tie-Down Roper), Katy, (sister, roper, Road to the CFR broadcaster)
KY MARSHALL Bowden, AB
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Events: Bareback riding, Tie down roping Born: March 26, 1992 2013 Earnings: $17,540.26 CFR qualifications: NBB (1) 2011, BB (1) (2013) 2013 standings: 10th 2013 highlights: Scoring 89 points in Kennedy, SK; Bruce, Teepee Creek, Merritt, Kennedy and Hanna champion, Benalto Co-champion Career highlights: 2011 Novice Canadian BB Champion Other occupation: Farmer/rancher Height and weight: 5'10" 175 lbs
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DEVON MEZEI Big Valley, AB
Events: Bull Riding Born: November 18, 1987 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications: (6) 2008-13 2013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $39,173.04 Career highlights: 2009 Season Leader & AB Circuit Champion; 2008 BC Circuit Champion; 2006 Permit Award Winner; Rode a bull for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, at a private function the evening prior to the 2011
Calgary Stampede Height and Weight: 5'10" 170 lbs Family: Kayla (wife)
STRAWS MILAN Cochrane, AB
Events: Steer wrestling Born: July 25, 1986 CFR qualifications: (3) 2010, 2011-13 WNFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 Standings: 6th 2013 Earnings: $36,779.74 2013 Highlights: Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Champion; Abbotsford SW Champion; Cody, Wyoming SW Champion; 2013 NFR qualifier Career highlights: 2011 Calgary Stampede SW Champion Special interests: Hunting and hockey Height and weight: 5'10" 280 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Tanner (brother SW), Baillie (brother SW, TR, TDR) Murry (father, CPRA President)
TANNER MILAN Cochrane, AB
Events: Steer wrestling Born: September 8, 1985 Year turned pro: 2002 CFR qualifications: (9) 2002, 2005-2009, 2011-13 2013 Standings: 7th 2013 Earnings: $35,319.37 2013 Highlights: Innisfail and Wainwright Champion Career highlights: 2012 Canadian SW Champion Other occupation: Equipment operator Special interests: Hunting, farming/ranching Height and weight: 6'0" 230 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Straws (brother, SW), Baillie (brother, SW, TDR, TR), Murry (father, CPRA President)
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JUSTIN MILLER Neepawa, MB
Events: Steer Wrestling Born: September 18, 1988 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $37,966.60 2013 highlights: Maple Creek Champion, CPRA Rookie of the Year Career highlights: 2012 CCA Season Leader; 2010, 2009 NIRA Great Plains Region SW Champion Special interest: Hockey Height and weight: 5'10" 200 lbs Family: Single
CLAYTON MOORE Pouce Coupe, BC
- 2013 Canadian
Steer Wrestling Champion
Events: Steer wrestling, Tie down roping Born: August 19, 1981 CFR qualification: (6) 2007-08, 2010-13 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $62,095.22 2013 highlights: San Antonio Champion; Ponoka Stampede Average Winner Career highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; 2007 BC Circuit Tie-Down Roping Champion Other occupations: horse trainer, schools young bulldoggers, artist (One of Clayton's works featured on the poster for Falkland Rodeo) Special interests: Hunting Height and weight: 6'1" 230 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Timber (cousin, TRD), Chelsea (sister, LBR)
TIMBER MOORE Aubrey, TX
- 2013 Canadian
Tie Down Roping Champion
Events: Tie down roping Born: April 29, 1986 Year turned pro: 2007 CFR qualifications: (3) 2007, 2011, 2013 WNFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 2013 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $50,477.37 Career highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; 2009 World TDR Rookie of the Year Personal: Underwent knee surgery March 2012 to repair a torn ACL. Special interests: Golf and fishing Height and weight: 6'2" 195 lbs Family: Valeri (wife) Family in rodeo: Clayton Moore (cousin, TDR); Dianne (mother) is daughter of Texas stock contractor William Holloway and competed in rodeo for many years. Gordie (father) moved from BC to Texas in the 1970's to start a ranching and cutting horse operation - he later ran a hunting guide business and worked as a bush plot in BC.
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TAOS MUNCY Corona, NM
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: June 28, 1987 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 2013 WNFR qualifications: (3) 2007, 2011-12 2013 standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $66,324.15 2013 highlights: Wainwright and Jasper champion Career highlights: 2007, 2011 World Champion; 2011 Canadian Champion Height and weight: 5'11" 170 lbs Family: Marissa (wife), Marley Jo (daughter)
COLE NEELY Duchess, AB
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: October 20, 1992 Year turned pro: 2013 CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2012 SB (1) 2013 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $13,931.20 2013 highlights: Duane Daines Series and Sundre Champion Career highlights: 2010 Canadian high school champion, top 4 National high school finals Other occupation: Ranching Height and weight: 5'6" 160 lbs Family: Single
TY PATTEN
Buck Lake, AB
Events: Bull riding, team roping Born: June 16, 1990 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 2013 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $22,249 2013 highlight: Cowboy Crunch Car Tour Champion Height and weight: 6'0" 170 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Rory (father, rode saddle broncs)
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TRAVIS REAY - 2013 Canadian All Around Champion Mayerthorpe, AB
Events: Steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping Born: May 10, 1979 Year turned pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 2013 standings: (SW) 10th 2013 earnings: (SW) $19,216.06 (SB) $806.37 2013 highlights: Teepee Creek & Lethbridge champion, Lea Park, Airdrie co-champion 2013 highlights: Teepee Creek & Lethbridge champion, Lea Park, Airdrie co-champion Career highlights: 2013 All Around Champion; 2009 Canadian Rookie of the Year Other occupation: Rancher, hunting guide Special interests: Raising bucking horses Height and weight: 6'0" 220 lbs Family: Engaged (Jacqueline Stojan)
REID ROWAN
Seven Persons, AB
Events: Bareback riding Born: June 7, 1978 Year turned pro: 2002 CFR qualifications: NBB (1) 1999 BB (9) 2000, 2002, 2005-10, 2013 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,293.33 2013 highlights: Harmon Valley Champion Career highlights: 2006 CFR Average Winner; 2002 Permit Award Winner Other occupation: Owner/operator of 2 Rank Welding Inc. Special interests: Hunting Height and weight: 5'10" 165 lbs Family: Lacy (wife) Zane and Jet (sons)
JASON SCHAFFER Broadus, MT
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Events: Tie down roping Born: May 11, 1990 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $27,523.82 2013 highlights: Rocky Mountain House, Pincher Creek, McCord, Sundre champion; Brooks Co-champion Other occupation: Ranch cowboy Height and weight: 5'11" 185 lbs
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SCOTT SCHIFFNER Strathmore, AB
Events: Bull riding Born: April 1, 1980 Year turned pro: 1998 CFR qualifications: (13) 1998-2001, 2003-2006, 2008-2010, 2012-13 2013: standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $55,304.38 2013 highlights: Camrose, Lea Park, Rocky Mountain House, Abbotsford champion, Oyen BR Co-champ Career highlights: 2012 Cowboy of the Year; 2012, 2001 Canadian BR Champion; 2011 Calgary Stampede's Guy Weadick Award Winner; 2009, 2001 CFR Aggregate Champ; 2008, 2006 AB Circuit Champ; 2006 PBR Canada Champ; 2006 Season Leader; 2006 Wrangler Canadian Tour Champ Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 5'8" 160 lbs Family: Brandy (wife), Mesa, Hadley and Oaklyn (daughters)
RYLE SMITH Oakdale, CA
Family: Single
Events: Tie down roping, steer wrestling Born: February 22, 1987 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $23,940.76 2013 highlights: Okotoks and Merritt Champion Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 6'1" 225 lbs
MICHAEL SOLBERG Sunnynook, AB
Events: Bareback riding Born: October 16, 1984 CFR qualifications: NBB (2) 2003-04 BB (5) 2009-13 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $16,074.35 2013 highlights: Camrose Champion; Rocky Mountain House, La Crete Cochampion; Making it to Show Down Sunday in Calgary Career highlights: Set CFR record in NBB (85 pts) in 2003 Other occupation: Rancher Special interests: Travelling and cowboying Height and weight: 5'9" 175 lbs Family: Emily Jane (wife) Family in rodeo: Jim (Father, BB)
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CORT SCHEER Elsmere, NB
Events: Saddle bronc riding: Born: May 8, 1986 Year turned pro: 2007 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 WNFR qualifications: (3) 2010, 2011-12 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $42,259.07 2013 highlights: Calgary Stampede $100,000 champion Other occupation: Ranching Special interests: Golfing, roping, boating, hunting and fishing Height and weight: 5'10" 180 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Clete (brother, TDR)
TYLER THOMSON Black Diamond, AB
Events: Bull riding Born: January 22, 1981 Year turned professional: 2001 CFR qualifications: (7) 2006-2011, 2013 2013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $42,908.50 2013 highlights: Ponoka Stampede Bonus Round champion with wife and daughter there; Cranbrook champion Career highlights: 2008 Canadian BR Champion; 2007 Wrangler Canadian Tour Champion, 2011 PBR Canada champion Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 6'1" 190 lbs Family: Sheena (wife, LBR), Harlow (daughter)
JAKE VOLD Ponoka, AB
Events: Bareback riding Born: March 12, 1987 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: Nov BB (1) 2007, (BB) 2010-13 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $48,107.71 2013 highlights: Ponoka Stampede, Marwayne and Hand Hills Champion Career highlights: 2012 Canadian Tour Finals BB Champion; 2010 Prairie Circuit BB Champion; 2007 Canadian NBB Champion; 2007 Canadian College
Finals Champion Special interests: hunting Height and weight: 5' 10”, 160 lbs Family: Single
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DUSTIN WALKER Vanscoy, SK
Events: Steer wrestling, team roping Born: April 26, 1983 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $14,427.29 Career highlights: 2011 CCA SW Champion Other occupation: Hunting guide, custom fencing Special interests: Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling Height and weight: 5'10" 220 lbs
TODD WOODWARD Lethbridge, AB
Events: Steer wrestling Born: March 25, 1976 Year turned pro: 1998 CFR qualifications: (9) 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005-07, 2009-2010, 2013 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $15,870.26 Career highlights: 2007 Canadian SW Champion; 2007 Season Leader; 2007 AB Circuit Champion Height and weight: 6'5" 235 lbs Family in rodeo: DJ (brother, TR)
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More Top Cowboys CLAYTON BUNNEY, Cessford, AB
Event: Bareback riding Born: February 21, 1983 CFR qualifications: NBB (2) 2002-03 BB (4) 2004, 2007, 2011-12 Career highlights: Kenton Randle Series Champion 2010-12, Canadian Novice BB Champion 2002 and 2003, Won Cassills Rodeo in New South Wales, Australia in 2011 Other occupation: Ranching and oilfield worker Height and weight: 6', 165 lbs Family: Jennifer (wife) Family in rodeo: Clint Laye (cousin, BB)
BROCK BUTTERFIELD, Ponoka, AB
Events: Steer wrestling: Born: Oct 8, 1986 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications: (1) 2007 2013 standings: 14th 2013 Earnings: $12, 976 Height and weight: 5'11”, 190 lbs Family in rodeo: Luke (brother, SB), Maria (mother, LBR), Greg (dad, former Canadian Steer wrestling and bareback riding champion)
CHANCE BUTTERFIELD, Ponoka, AB
Event: Steer wrestling Born: Dec 27, 1985 Year turned pro: 2007 2013 standings: 18th 2013 earnings: $12,060 Education: Texas Tech graduate with Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Applied Science Height and weight: 5'9”, 190 lbs Family: Engaged to Kenda Coulthard Family in rodeo: Dee (mother, 1992 Canadian LBR champion); Brooke (sister, LBR); Craig (father, CFR SW)
TODD CHOTOWETZ, Major, SK
Event: Bull riding Born: Sept 23, 1993 Year turned pro: 2012 2013 standings: 20th 2013 earnings: $12,234.65 2013 highlights: First pro win at Kananaskis (Coleman) Career highlights: 2011 LRA, FCA and WRA champion Other occupation: Family farm/ranch Special interests: Hockey Height and weight: 5'9”, 150 lbs Family: Single
TYSON DURFEY, Colbert, WA
Event: Tie down roping Born: Nov 27, 1983 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (5) 2006-09, 2011 WNFR qualifications: (6) 2007-11, 2013 2013 standings: 13th 2013 earnings: $17,104.54 2013 highlights: Abbotsford champion Career highlights: 3 time Canadian champion-2006, 2008, 2011; 2007, 2011 Alberta Circuit champion, 2011 Dodge Circuit champion, 2006, 2008 CFR Average champion Other occupation: Entrepreneur Special interests: Wears pink shirt in recognition of breast cancer research and donates a portion of his winnings to that cause Family: Single Family in rodeo: Roy (father, TDR); Travis (brother, TDR); Wes (brother, TDR)
TY ELLIOTT, Nanton, AB
Event: Bull riding Born: July 26, 1985 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (3) 2008-10 Career highlights: 2008 Season leader, 2008-09 Wrangler Tour champion Other occupation: Welder Height and weight: 5'11”, 175 lbs Family: Haley (wife), Carter (son) Family in rodeo: Haley (wife, LBR), Clay (brother, SB)
COLE ELSHERE, Faith, SD
Event: Saddle bronc riding Born: Dec 12, 1989 Year turned pro: 2010 WNFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 2013 highlights: Benalto and Lethbridge champion Special interests: Hunting, watching pro football and playing cribbage Height and weight: 5'8”, 145 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: JJ and Ryan (cousins, both PRCA SB riders) 52
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Events: Steer wrestling Born: November 27, 1988 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 2013 Standings: 15th 2013 Earnings: $12, 639 2013 Highlights: McCord champion Career highlights: 2012 Canadian Rookie of the Year, 2012 Badlands Circuit Rookie SW Award Other occupation: Ranching and construction Height and weight: 6'2”, 225 lbs Family in rodeo: Colt (brother, SW); Rollie (brother in law, SW)
DALLAS FRANK, Stony Plain, AB
Event: Steer Wrestling Born: March 18, 1979 Year turned pro: 2001 CFR qualifications: (3) 2004, 2006, 2008 Other occupation: Farmer, horse trainer Height and weight: 6' 1”, 250 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Tyson, Travis and Derek (brothers, all SW)
SCOTT GUENTHNER, Consort, AB
Events: Steer wrestling Born: Aug 17. 1992 Year turned pro: 2013 2013 highlights: Cranbrook champion Career highlights: 2012 WRA champion, 2014 Grande Prairie, Luxton, Medicine Hat (spring) champion Other occupation: Rancher Family: Single Family in rodeo: Justin Guenthner, Darren and BJ Zeiffle, Derek Laye (cousins SW), Clint Laye (cousin, BB)
RUSS HALLABY, Airdrie, AB
Event: Bareback riding Born: Sept 26, 1979 Year turned pro: 2001 CFR qualifications: (4) 2006, 2008-10 Career highlights: Second place finish at Calgary Stampede ($25,000) just prior to getting married Height and weight: 5'10”, 195 lbs Family: Teal (wife), Hunter and Stetson (sons)
ZANE HANKEL, Redcliff, AB
Event: Steer wrestling Born: Oct. 11, 1985 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (3) 2009, 2011-12 Other occupation: Oilfield Special interests: Hunting, snowmobiling, dirtbiking Family: Single
JD HAYS, Rocky Mountain House, AB
Event: Steer wrestling Born: January 18, 1985 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications: (3) 2008, 2010, 2012 Career highlights: 2011 Pendleton Roundup champion (Earned career single rodeo high $14,996) Height and weight: 5'10”, 180 lbs Family in rodeo: Rowdy (brother, SW), Gerald (father, 2013 Cowboy of the Year)
TODD HERZOG, Penhold, AB
Event: Saddle bronc riding Born: Dec 22, 1980 Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications: (4) 2005, 2009-11 2013 standings: 13th 2013 earnings: $10,369.83 2013 highlights: Wildwood champion Career highlights: 2005 PRCA SB Rookie of the Year Other occupation: Instrumentation technician Height and weight: 5'7”, 160 lbs Family: Single
LOGAN HOFER, Magrath, AB
Event: Tie down roping Born: July 12, 1986 Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications: (5) 2008-12 2013 highlights: La Crete champion Career highlights: 3rd CFR aggregate in 2010, Qualified for Houston's $2 million rodeo in 2012 Other occupation: Concrete Coring and Cutting Special interests: Golf Height and weight: 6' 170 lbs Family: Single ~ 2014 CPRA Media Guide ~
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More Top Cowboys COLEMAN KOHORST, Okotoks, AB
Event: Steer wrestling Born: Nov 25, 1983 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 Career highlights: Placed at 10 rodeos in US Northwest in late summer and early fall of 2011 Other occupation: Heavy duty mechanic Height and weight: 6'0”, 190 lbs Family: single
RC LANDINGHAM, Pendleton, OR
Events: Bareback riding Born: Sept. 2, 1990 2013 (World) standings: 16th Career highlights: California State High School bareback riding and cutting horse champion, 2005 and Oregon State bareback riding champion, 2006-07, College National Finals bareback riding champion 2009 * Won Luxton and Grande Prairie, split 1st at Stavely early in 2014 Canadian season Other interests: Hunting, fishing, riding colts and drawing Height and weight: 6' 1”, 155 lbs Family: Single
KEVIN LANGEVIN, Bonnyville, AB
Events: Bareback riding Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications: BB (1) 2010 Career highlights: Indian NFR Champion 2002-04, Personal: Olds College graduate in advanced farrier science, first winner of Bill Kehler scholarship award Other occupation: Equipment operator and rancher Special interests: Hunting, ranching, hockey Family: Madison (daughter)
CASEY LAWES, Provost, AB
Event: Steer wrestling Born: Jan 16, 1991 Year turned pro: 2012 Career highlights: 2011 Lakeland Rodeo Association Cowboy of the Year Family: Single Family in rodeo: Jesse (brother, SW),
RYAN MCKENZIE, Jordan Valley, OR
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: June 3, 1985 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications: (1) 2010 2013 Standings: 16th 2013 Earnings: $8157.35 Other occupation: Ranching Special interests: Hunting Height and weight: 5'8”, 160 lbs Family: Single
JUSTIN MESTON, Tees, AB
Event: Saddle bronc riding Born: July 11, 1980 CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 1999 SB (1) 2012 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings: $9764.51 2013 highlights: Grimshaw champion Other occupation: rigs, truck driver Family: Heather (wife), Braidy (daughter), Chet (son) Family in rodeo: Father and brother, both stock contractors
TYLER PANKEWITZ, Ponoka, AB
Event: Bull riding Born: Feb 3, 1985 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (4) 2006, 2009, 2011-12 2013 Standings: 13th 2013 Earnings: $18,179.06 Career highlights: 2007 PBR Canada champion Height and weight: 5' 10”, 160 lbs Family: Megan (wife), Tayze (son), (Breely, daughter)
JOSH PEEK, Pueblo, CO
Events: Tie down roping, steer wrestling Born: Sept 12, 1979 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 WNFR qualifications: (4) 2007, 2009, 2011-12 2013 highlights: Leduc champion Career highlights: 2012 Canadian high Point champion, 2010, Timed Event champion, 2009 NFR All-Around champion Other occupation: Cattle hoof trimming Height and weight: 6' 185 lbs Family: Kori (wife), Emry Autumn and Keagan Cole (twins, daughter and son) Family in rodeo: John and Jeremiah (brothers) 54
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Event: Bareback riding Born: July 25, 1988 Year turned pro: 2011 Career highlights: 3 time College National Finals qualifier, 2002 Calgary Stampede steer riding champion Other occupation: Matrix Solutions: environmental consultant Special interests: leather work Height and Weight: 5'9”, 155 lbs Family: Kaycee (wife)
MURRAY POLE, Erskine, AB
Event: Tie-Down Roping Born: Feb 27, 1989 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (4) 2007, 2009, 2011-12 2013 highlights: Coleman, Bruce, Armstrong champion Other occupation: Rancher Family: Joanne (wife, LBR), Levi (son), Laci (daughter)
TY POZZOBON, Merritt, BC
Event: Bull riding Born: Sept 9, 1991 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 2012 Career highlights: 2010 Canadian Rookie of the Year, 2007 Canadian high school champion, 2012 runner-up for Canadian championship Special interests: Raising bucking bulls Height and weight: 6'9”, 155 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Amy (sister, LBR)
TRYGVE PUGH, Ponoka, AB
Events: Steer wrestling, Tie down roping, team roping (header) Born: July 24, 1981 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (5) 2001-02, 2007, 2010, 2012 2013 Standings: 13th 2013 Earnings: $13,438 Career highlights: 2000 CPRA Rookie of the Year, 2002 BC Circuit Champion Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 6' 270 lbs Family: Jolynn (wife), Keely (daughter) Family in rodeo: Wally (father, SW)
MATT REEVES, Cross Plains, TX
Events: Steer wrestling Born: July 6, 1978 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 2012 WNFR qualifications: (5) 2007, 2009-10, 2012-13 Special interests: Riding colts Family: Savannah (wife) Family in rodeo: Savannah (wife, LBR), Jim (father, former PRCA tie-down roper)
CLINT ROBINSON, Spanish Fork, UT
Events: Tie down roping, steer wrestling Born: July 16, 1982 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (5) TDR 2007, 2009-12; SW 2007 WNFR qualifications: (4) 2006, 200809, 2012 Career highlights: 2007 Canadian high point and tie down roping champion, 2003 PRCA Resistol AA and TDR Rookie of the Year, 2010 Alberta Circuit champion Other occupation: Raising and training horses Height and weight: 6' 1', 230 lbs Family: Robyn (wife) Family in rodeo: Lance (father, NFR qualifier SW-TDR)
LEE ROMBOUGH, Sexsmith, AB
Events: Tie down roping team roping, steer wrestling Born: June 15, 1985 Year turned pro: 2010 Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 5' 11', 175 lbs Family: Jamie (wife), Lyle, Jordan and Kiana
BRAD RUDOLF, Winnemucca, NV
Events: Saddle bronc riding Born: July 7, 1980 Year turned pro: 1999 CFR qualifications: (2) 2011-12 Career highlights: 2006 Dodge Great lakes Circuit Finals champion Other occupation: Saddle maker Height and weight: 5'9”, 165 lbs Family: Anna Catherine (daughter) ~ 2014 CPRA Media Guide ~
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More Top Cowboys RANDY SMITH, Pincher Creek, AB
Events: Team roping , tie down roping Born: May 23, 1980 Year turned pro: 2007 CFR qualifications: TDR (2) 2008, 2010 Other occupation: Horse trainer Height and weight: 6'1”, 190 lbs Family: Nina (wife, LBR) Family in rodeo: Shayne (brother, TR), Rhonda Sayers (sister, LBR), Dustin Flundra (brother-in-law, SB)
TY TAYPOTAT, Regina, SK
Events: Event: Bareback riding CFR qualifications: (2) 2011-12 Career highlights: 2011 Permit Award winner and Rookie of the Year Height and weight: 5'8”, 160 lbs Family: Single Family: Curtis, (father), Darrel (uncle, TDR)
KYLE THOMSON, Lundbreck, AB
Events: Saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping; Born: Feb 23, 1978; Year turned pro: 2000; CFR qualifications: SB (9), 2001-02, 2004-05, 2008-12; SW (1) 2006 Career highlights: 2002, 2009, 2011 All Around Champion; 4 time AB Circuit AA Champion; 2002, 2004, 2010 CFR average winner (SB); 2009 High Point Champion; 2012 Linderman Award Winner Other occupation: rancher / carpenter Height and weight: 6’2”, 220 lbs Family: Jo-Dee, (wife), Waci and Teytan (daughters) Ryatt (son)
JESSE TORKELSON, Warburg, AB
Events: Bull riding Born: Dec 25, 1983 Year turned pro: 2002 CFR qualifications: (3) 2009-11 2013 atandings: 15th 2013 earnings: $15,385.20 Career highlights: 2010 Canadian champion, 2011 AB Circuit champion, Prince William helped pull Jesse's rope during a private bull riding demonstration the night prior to 2011 Stampede Other occupation: Log home builder Special interests: Hunting and training horses Height and weight: 5'9”, 165 lbs Family: Tiffany (wife), Jax and Blaze (sons)
STEVEN TURNER, Cochrane, AB
Event: Bull riding Born: May 3, 1982 Year turned pro: 2002 CFR qualifications: (10) 2002-04, 2006-12 2013 Standings: 14th 2013 earnings: $17,215.25 Career highlights: 4 time Canadian AA champion (2003, 2007-08, 2010) Other occupation: Rancher Special interests: hunting, fishing, hockey and golf Family: single Family in rodeo: Jody (brother, BR), Heather (sister, LBR)
JR VEZAIN, Cowley, WY
Events: Bareback riding Born: February 22, 1992 Year turned pro: 2011 CFR qualifications: BB (1) 2012 WNFR qualifications: BB (2) 2012-13 2013 standings: 13th 2013 Earnings: $7865.81 2013 Highlights: Pincher Creek Champion Career highlights: 2012 Canadian champion, High School and College Bareback Champion, High School Bull Riding and All Around Champion Other occupation: Working toward Associate Degree in Business Height and weight: 5'8”, 140 lbs Family: Single
RILEY WARREN, Stettler, AB
Events: Tie down roping, team roping Born: Sept 23, 1989 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 Career highlights: Lakeland Rodeo Association and Foothills Cowboys Association team roping champion; Wildrose Rodeo Association and Canadian Cowboys Association tie down roping champion Height and weight: 5' 9”, 200 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Rod Warren (SB and AA Champion of Canada, NFR aggregate winner) 56
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Rookie of the Year
JUSTIN MILLER - Neepawa, MB
Event: Steer wrestling Born: September 18, 1988 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $37,966.60 2013 highlights: Maple Creek Champion, CPRA Rookie of the Year Career highlights: 2012 CCA Season Leader; 2010, 2009 NIRA Great Plains Region SW Champion Special interests: Hockey Height and weight: 5'10" 200 lbs Justin Miller - 2013 Ponoka Stampede Family: Single photo by Sarah Timmons
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Permit Award Winner
KERILEE NOVAL - Turner Valley, AB
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: April 18, 1993 Year turned pro: 2013 Career highlights: highlights: 2013 Ponoka Short Go qualifier; National High School Finals qualifier Other occupation: Student (studying Natural Sciences at the University of Calgary) Special interests: snowboarding Family in rodeo: Sisters, Sasha and Shelby (LBR)
Kerilee Noval - 2013 Medicine Hat Stampede photo by Sarah Timmons
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NANCY CSABAY Taber, AB
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: July 19, 1968 CFR qualifications: (4) 2001, 2003, 2012-13 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $26,465.94 2013 highlights: Kennedy LBR Champion; 2nd at Armstrong; 2nd at Rocky (right behind World Champion, Mary Walker) Occupation: Barrel horse trainer Special interests: Watching daughter Kate's gymnastics
Height: 5'4" Family: Tony (husband), Kate (daughter) Family in rodeo: Arnold Haraga (father-deceased, Canadian Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee)
BRITANY DIAZ Mandan, ND
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: July 28, 1983 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 2013 WNFR qualifications: 2011 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $32,722.61 2013 highlights: Bonnyville champion Career highlights: 2011 San Antonio LBR Champion; 2009 Badlands Circuit Champion Height: 5'6" Family: Isaac (husband, SB)
KATIE GARTHWAITE Merritt, BC
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: March 21, 1979 Year turned pro: 1996 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 WNFR qualifications: (1) 1999 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $15,203.53 2013 highlights: Winning Grande Prairie and Leduc on the same weekend; Armstrong Champion. Owner of (FC Guys Prime Time) - 2013 Horse With the
Most Heart Other occupation: Ranching and training barrel horses Height: 5'6" Family: Mike (husband), Gracie (daughter)
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DEB GUELLY Okotoks, AB
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: October 13, 1968 Year turned pro: 1992 CFR qualifications: (21) 1992-2011, 2013 WNFR qualifications: (5) 1995, 1999, 2004, 2007-08 2013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $29,659.37 Career highlights: 1995-96, 1998, 2000, 2007 Canadian Barrel Racing Champion, first barrel racer to qualify for CFR 20 consecutive years, 3 time Canadian season leader, Two time owner of Horse with the Most Heart, (Buck, 2000; Reiner, 2009) Height: 5'6"
WACEY HOLLINGWORTH Valleyview, AB
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: March 5, 1991 Year turned pro: 2011 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $18,478.09 2013 highlights: McCord champion Other occupation: Photographer Height: 5'7"
Family: Single Family in rodeo: Jodi (mother LBR)
LISA LOCKHART - 2013 Canadian Ladies Barrel Racing Champion Oelrichs, SD
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: November 11, 1965 CFR qualifications: (8) 2006-13 WNFR qualifications: (7) 2007-13 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $88,649.77 2013 highlights: Falkland, Luxton, Innisfail, Grimshaw champion Career highlights: 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013 Canadian Champion; Set CFR allevent earnings record ($64,356) in 2013; Set Aggregate time record (87.48 sec.) in 2011; 2010 Canadian Season Leader; 2008, 2010 AB Circuit Champion Special interests: Pencil sketching, NASCAR racing and curling Height: 5'5” Family: Grady (husband), Alyssa (daughter), Thane and Cade (sons)
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BRENDA MAYS Terrebonne, OR
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: October 15, 1968 Year tuned pro: 1995 CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 WNFR qualifications: 2007-12 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $35,870.37 2013 highlights: Ponoka Stampede Bonus Round champion Other occupation: Horse trainer
Height: 5'5" Family: Andy Easterly (husband), Kyle Easterly (son)
TARA MULDOON Hinton, AB
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: November 27, 1978 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: 2005-06, 2013 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $21,779.51 2013 highlights: “Rev” placing at first rodeo-Falkland, Pincher Creek champion (first win for “Rev”) CFR: (3) 2005-06, 2013 Career highlights: 2005 Reserve Canadian LBR Champion Other occupation: IT Coordinator Special interests: Snowboarding, dirt biking, travel camping Height: 5'4"
CRANNA ROBERTS Lacombe, AB
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: April 13, 1973 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $15,090.47 2013 highlights: Being able to ride Mooney who came back from injury; Lethbridge Champion Career highlights: Calgary Stampede qualifier, Ponoka Short Go qualifier; Owner of Leaguer Moon (Mooney) - 2012 Horse With the Most Heart Other occupation: Horse trainer, Owner/Operator of Anchor R Ranch Special interests: River boating, training young horses Height: 5'2" Family: Dave (husband), Coby (daughter)
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KIM SCHULZE Larkspur, CO
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: June 11, 1964 Year turned pro: 2002 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $37,605.40 2013 highlights: La Crete champion Special interests: Camping, hiking Height: 5'2" Family: Shayne (husband) Cade and Kal (sons)
NIKKI STEFFES Vale, SD
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: April 7, 1987 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 WNFR qualifications: (1) 2012 2013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $31,304.84 2013 highlights: Dawson Creek champion Career highlights: 2012 Fort Worth LBR Champion; 2011 Pendleton Round Up LBR Champion; 2 time NIRA All Around Champion Special interests: Working at family's ranch, training young horses Height: 5'7" Family: Single
KIRSTY WHITE Big Valley, AB
Events: Ladies barrel racing Born: September 21, 1965 Year turned pro: 1992 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $35,742.30 2013 highlights: Okotoks champion, Won final round of CFR Career highlights: 2012 Canadian Cowgirl of the Year Other occupation: Horse trainer/farrier
Height: 5'4" Family: Dane Larocque (son) Family in rodeo: Allison (sister), Everett (brother-in-law) and Brock (nephew)
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GAYLENE BUFF, Westwold, BC
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: May 16, 1878 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (4) 2008-09, 2011-12 2013 standings: 14th 2013 earnings: $8471.17 Career highlights: 2001 Cowgirl of the Year, 2009 Canadian Barrel Racing champion, 2008 Rookie of the Year, 2008 Wrangler Tour champion, 2008 Prairie Circuit champion Other occupation: Office Manager for family logging business Height: 5'9” Family: Erik (husband), Pete (son), Gloria (daughter)
TRULA CHURCHILL, Valentine, NE
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: October 8, 1969 Year turned pro: 1996 (Cdn card 2010) CFR qualifications: (2) 2011-12 WNFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 Career Highlights: 2 time NFR qualifier, 2011 Canadian Champion, 1996 WPRA Rookie of the Year Other Occupation: Rancher Family: Linn (husband, 2006 NFR SW qualifier)
SUZANNE DEPAOLI, Longview, AB
Event: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: July 9, 1952 in Calgary, AB Year Turned Pro: 1980 CFR Qualifications: (4) 1989, 2002-03, 2008 Other occupation: Singer/songwriter, model Family: Don (husband, TR), Colter (son, TR), Steele (son, TR, TDR)
SARAH GERARD, Savona, BC
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: Dec 19, 1976 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (1) 2003 Career highlights: 3 time BCRA champion Other occupation: Horse trainer Family: Jason: Odessa (daughter), Troy (son) Family in rodeo: Jolene Seitz (sister, LBR)
VALERIE GILLESPIE, Finnegan, AB
Event: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: December 25, 1986 Year Turned Pro: 2012 Career highlights: 2 time FCA champion Other occupation: Livestock inspector Height: 5' 3” Family: single
ADEL HANSEN, Okotoks, AB
Event: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: September 7, 1965 Year Turned Pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: (2) 2009, 2012 Career highlights: Canadian Rookie of the Year 2009, FCA, Lakeland and Wild Rose Rodeo Assoc. Champion Other occupation: Petroleum Pricing & Maret Strategy Manager Height: 5' 2” Family: Jessica (daughter, LBR) & Jordan (son, BR)
RENE LECLERCQ, Holden, AB
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: July 31, 1994 Year turned pro: 2013 Career highlights: WRA, LRA, ABRA champion, first pro win - Jasper in 2013 Other occupation: Horse trainer Special interests: Playing sports, especially basketball Family: Single Family in rodeo: Corleen (mother, LBR)
JULIE LEGGETT, Kamloops, BC
Event: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: August 27, 1969 Year Turned Pro: 2010 Career Highlights: 2011 Wrangler Tour Champion Other achievements: BA Degree from UBC Special Interests: Gardening, fitness and sports Height: 5’4” Family: Jim (husband); Vanessa, and Robert (children) Family in Rodeo: Vanessa (daughter, LBR) Tracey Schmidt (sister, LBR)
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More Top Barrel Racers STEFFANIE MATHER, Medicine Hat, AB
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: April 4, 1989 Year turned pro: 2011 CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 Special interests: Basketball, volleyball, fishing Family: Single
RYLEE MCKENZIE, St Paul, AB
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: Feb 2, 1989 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (2) 2011-12 Career highlights: 2003 LBR Permit of the Year Winner Other Occupation: Horse trainer Height: 5' Family: Single
PAMELA MORRISON, Celista, BC
Event: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: March 17, 1981 in Kamloops, BC Year Turned Pro: 2010 Other Occupation: Training barrel horses Special Interests: Snowmobiling, wakeboarding, dirt biking Height: 5’4” Family: Husband, Tyler; Son, Kolten
LINDSAY SEARS, Nanton, AB
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: Jan 1, 1981 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (7) 2006-12 WNFR qualifications: (7) 2006-12 Career highlights: 2008, 2011 World Champion, 2007, 2009 Reserve World Champion; set single season earnings record in 2008 ($323,570), set single (regular) season earnings record 2008 ($184, 567), Won $2 million dollar Houston Rodeo twice, 2008 Calgary Stampede champion ($113, 500) Other occupation: Horse trainer Height: 5'3” Family: Single
JOLEEN SEITZ, Savona, BC
Event: Ladies barrel Racing Born: Nov. 30, 1978 Year Turned Pro: 1992 CFR Qualifications: (8) 2004-11 Career Highlights: Calgary Stampede champion 2008 ($107,000); Canadian rookie of the year 2204; Owner of Horse with the Most Heart (Guy) 2005-06; AB circuit champion 2006; BC circuit champion 2005 Height: 5’7” Family: Cam (husband), Tosha (daughter) (won 2011 BC Rodeo Association’s Junior barrel racing championship riding Guy) Family in Rodeo: Sisters Sarah and Shaylene Downey (LBR)
NINA SMITH, Pincher Creek, AB
Event: Ladies barrel Racing Born: May 11, 1982; Year Turned Pro: 1992 Family in Rodeo: Randy (husband, TDR); Dustin Flundra (brother, SB); Niki Flundra (sister-in-law, Trick Rider/Liberty Horse Trainer)
LACI SUITOR, Cessford, AB
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: April 2, 1989 Year turned pro: 2011 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings: $8816.25 Career highlights: 2012 Foothills Cowboys Association season leader, 2012 BRN4D World Finals champion Other occupation: Dental Assistant and Arbonne consultant Height: 5'4” Family: Single
MELISSA THIESSEN, Stettler, AB
Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: July 24, 1968 Year turned pro: 1997 Other occupation: Owner/operator Turtle Club Car Wash; Horse Trainer Height: 5'3” Family: Steve (husband, TR, TDR)
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2013 -
HEADERS
CLINT BUHLER Okotoks, AB
Events: Team roping Born: May 20, 1982 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (4) 2010-13 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $28,109.78 2013 highlights: Stavely, Merritt, Strathmore, Ponoka and the Wrangler Tour 2013 Champion (Header) Career highlights: 2010 Wrangler Tour Finale Champion (Header) Other occupation: Farrier and rope horse trainer Height and weight: 6'2" 185 lbs Family: Brook (wife)
BRETT BUSS Ponoka, AB
Events: Team roping Born: July 10, 1989 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (4) 2008-09, 2011, 2013 2013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $14,919.43 2013 highlights: Camrose, Okotoks champion Career highlights: 2008, 2011 Season Leader Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 5'8" 170 lbs Family: Single
BRAIDY DAVIES Medicine Hat, AB
Events: Team roping Born: April 23, 1986 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (3) 2004, 2008, 2013 2013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $19,399.80 2013 highlights: Qualifying for the Canadian Finals with again Chase Simpson heeling this time Height and weight: 6' 1" 195 lbs Family: Catherine (wife)
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STEELE DEPAOLI Longview, AB
Events: Team roping tie down roping Born: November 21, 1986 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (6) 2005, 2009-13 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $15,540.00 2013 highlights: Benalto, Grimshaw, Sundre Champion Career highlights: Qualified with Dad, (Don), in 2005, 2009 and 2010 in TR. Owns Zippy - only horse to qualify for CFR in TDR and LBR Height and weight: 5'11" 155 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Suzanne (mother, LBR), Don (father, TR), Colter (brother, TR)
TRAVIS GALLAIS Red Deer, AB
Events: Team roping Born: December 7, 1971 Year turned pro: 1996 CFR qualifications: (13) 2000-2011, 2013 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $13,054.18 2013 highlights: Peace River and Dawson Creek Champion Career highlights: 3 time Canadian Champion (2003, 2005, 2009), 2006 Canadian season leader, 2005 CFR Average champion, 2002, PRCA Rookie (TR) of the Year Other occupation: Farrier Special interests: Hockey, golf, skiing Height and weight: 6'2" 235 lbs Family: Lisa (wife), Trey (son), Jordan (daughter)
JACKSON LOUIS Vernon, BC
Events: Team roping Born: January 1, 1980 Year turned pro: 1999 CFR qualifications: (3) 2005, 2010, 2013 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,457.90 2013 highlights: Medicine Hat (spring), Abbotsford champion Other occupation: Stable owner and instructor Special interests: Fishing Height and weight: 6'0" 260 lbs Family: Shaylen (wife), Benjamin Young Pine (son) Family in rodeo: All of the Louis and Gottfriedson families
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ROLAND MCFADDEN Vulcan, AB
Events: Team roping Born: January 17, 1986 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (4) 2009, 2011-13 2013 standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $28,768.96 2013 highlights: High Prairie Champion Career highlights: 2012 Reserve Season Leader; 2012 CFR Reserve Average; 2008 West of the Rockies Champion Other occupations: Rancher, stuntman Special interests: Hockey, football, baseball, golf Height and weight: 5'9" 170 lbs Family: Single
KOLTON SCHMIDT - 2013 Canadian Heading Champion Barrhead, AB
Events: Team roping Born: June 27, 1994 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 2013 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $30,130.11 2013 highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; Williams Lake Stampede Champion Other occupation: Student Height and weight: 5'10" 150 lbs
Family: Single Family in rodeo: Ronald (father, TR), Levi (brother, TR), Taylor (sister, LBR, TR)
JESSE SHEFFIELD Delta, CO
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Events: Team roping Born: December 30, 1978 Year tuned pro: 1998 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $23,821.35 2013 highlights: Qualifying for first CFR Height and weight: 6' 0" 200 lbs Family: Jody (wife)
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LEVI SIMPSON Ponoka, AB
Events: Team roping, Tie down roping Born: March 27, 1988 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (5) 2009-13 2013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $22,334.44 2013 highlights: Leduc, Bonnyville, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail, Wainwright, Pincher Creek, Armstrong Champion Career highlights: 2011 Canadian Team Roping (Header) Champion; 2010, 2011 Ponoka Stampede Champion; 2010 AB Circuit Champion; 2009 & 2012 Reserve Canadian Champion Other occupation: Electrician Height and weight: 5'10" 210 lbs Family: Rebecca (wife) Family in rodeo: Chase (brother, TR)
DALE SKOCDOPOLE Big Valley, AB
Events: Team roping, tie down roping Born: June 12, 1973 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: TDR (2) 2002, 2006, TR (6) 2001, 2004, 2006-07, 2010, 2013 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $15,242.49 2013 highlights: Making the CFR again, being in Final Four at Ponoka, Tee Pee Creek, Morris and Jasper champion Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 6'2" 175 lbs Family: Diane (wife), Coy (son) Family in rodeo: Wayne (brother, TR)
CLAY ULLERY Two Hills, AB
Events: Team roping Born: February 1, 1993 Year turned pro: 2011 CFR qualifications: (3) 2011-13 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $25,569.07 2013 highlights: CFR Average champion Career highlights: 2012-13 Grande Prairie Champion Height and weight: 5'10" 150 lbs
Family: single Family in rodeo: 4th generation rodeo cowboy
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JORDAN DODDS, Ponoka, AB
Event: Team roping Born: August 7, 1984 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 2012 2013 standings: 19th 2013 earnings: $7573.62 Other occupation: Wrangler, horse trainer, stunt work Height and weight: 6'2”, 175 lbs Family: Robyn (wife), Jolee (daughter) Family in rodeo: Jacob Stemo (nephew, BB, BR)
MARTY LILLICO, Stettler, AB Event: Team roping Born: Dec 17, 1969 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (10) 2003-2012 2013 standings: 18th 2013 earnings: $8011.32 Career highlights: 2004 Sask Circuit champion Other occupation: Truck driver, horse trainer Special interests: Movies, camping, horses Height and weight: 5'8”, 185 lbs Family: Jayne Bolin (wife), Cruze (son)
MURRAY LINTHICUM, Glentworth, SK Event: Team roping Born: Dec 29, 1964 Year turned pro: 1989 CFR qualifications: (10) 2000-05, 2007-10 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings: 8440.03 Career highlights: 2001, 2004, 2008 Canadian champion, 2002 Olympic Gold Medal, 2002, 2004 Canadian season leader Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 6'1”, 190 lbs Family: Jan (wife), Clayton (son) Family in rodeo: Tyler and Jesse Popescul (nephews, TR)
JUSTIN MCCARROLL, Camrose, AB Event: Team roping Born: Jan 7, 1983 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (6) 2003, 2006-10 2013 standings: 14th 2013 earnings: 8599.75 Career highlights: 2006-07 Canadian champion, 2009 CFR Average champion Other occupation: School teacher Special interests: Golf, hockey and basketball Height and weight: 6', 170 lbs Family: Kendra (wife), Halle (daughter) Family in rodeo: Cody and Brett (brothers, TR), Clark (cousin, TR)
JEFF ROBSON, Airdrie, AB Event: Team roping Born: April 10, 1970 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (4) 2003-04, 2007, 2012 Other occupation: Businessman, CPRA (Interim) General Manager Special interests: Golf and hockey Height and weight: 6'195 lbs Family: Barb (wife), Havey, Mattye, and Tevary (daughters), Britt (son)
DUSTIN ROUND, Lacombe, AB Event: Team roping Born: June 24, 1988 Year turned pro: 2010 Height and weight: 5'6”, 148 lbs Family: Tatum (wife) Family in rodeo: Keith (father, TR)
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TAYLOR BROWER Stettler, AB
Events: Team roping Born: October 28, 1987 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $12,827.63 2013 highlights: Harmon Valley champion, Dawson Creek Co-champion Other occupation: Welder Special interests: Golf Height and weight: 6'1" 200 lbs Family: Kobi Olinek (wife) Crewe (son) Family in rodeo: Clay (father, SW), Ken (grandfather, SB/BB), Bart (uncle, SB, TR) Clint (brother, TR)
STACY CORNET Brant, AB
Events: Team roping, tie down roping Born: September 14, 1971 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (4) 2006-2008, 2013 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $16,110.96 2013 highlights: Jasper Tie-Down and Team Roping Champion Career highlights: 4 time TDR and High Point, once Team Roping championCCA Other occupation: Farrier Special interests: Training horses Height and weight: 5'8" 220 lbs Family: Lisa (wife), Jordyn (daughter), Colt (son)
TYREL FLEWELLING - 2013 Canadian Heeling Champion Lacombe, AB
Events: Team roping Born: September 16, 1986 Year turned professional: 2010 CFR qualifications: (3) 2010-11, 2013 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $32,302.42 2013 highlights: Dawson Creek and Williams Lake Champion Career highlights: 2011, 2013 Canadian Team Roping Champion; 2011 CFR Average Winner, 2010 Season Leader (Heeler) Other occupation: Exporter Special interests: Training rope horses, watching the Patriots play on Sunday Height and weight: 6'0" 185 lbs Family: Carli (wife)
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MATT FAWCETT Stettler, AB
Events: Team roping Born: September 27, 1978 Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications: (5) 2006-08, 2011, 2013 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $25,386.34 Career highlights: 2011 Canadian Season Leader Occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 6'0" 200 lbs Family: Karla (wife), Caleb (s0n) Family in rodeo: Kenton (brother, TR)
CHAD JOHNSON Del Bonita, AB
Events: Tie down roping, team roping Born: January 22, 1972 Year turned pro: 1995 CFR qualifications: 7 (TDR) 2004-2010, 2013, 6 (TR) 2000-01, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013 2013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $14,029.12 Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 5'7" 175 lbs
Family: Leanne (wife) Family in rodeo: Arnie (father, TDR)
BRETT MCCARROLL Camrose, AB
Events: Team roping Born: November 23, 1985 CFR qualifications: (10) 2003, 2005-2013 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $25,561.23 2013 highlights: Ponoka and Strathmore Champion Career highlights: 2009 CFR Average Champion; 2006, 2007 Canadian Team Roping (Heeler) Champion Other occupation: Horse trainer Special interests: Golf, hockey, baseball Height and weight: 5'10" 160 lbs Family: Renee (wife) Coy (son) Family in rodeo: Cody, Justin (brothers, TR), Clark (cousin, TR)
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RHEN RICHARD Roosevelt, UT
Events: Team roping, tie down roping Born: May 22, 1989 Year turned pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: TR (3) 2011-13 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $23,821.34 Career highlights: 2008 PRCA Heeling Rookie of the Year; 2007 National High School Finals Rodeo All-Around and TDR Champion Other occupation: Horse trainer Special interests: Hunting and family Height and weight: 6'1" 200 lbs Family: Challis (wife) Family in rodeo: Kaden (brother)
JOHN ROBERTSON Polson, MT
Events: Team roping Born: January 21, 1985 Year turned pro: 2003 2013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $21,557.48 2013 highlights: Bonnyville, Wainwright, Rocky Mountain House, Pincher Creek, Armstrong Champion Career highlights: 2006, 2011 Montana Circuit Champion; 2007 Denver Stock Show Champion Height and weight: 6'0" 200 lbs Family: Jessica (wife)
KASPER ROY Mossleigh, AB
Events: Team roping Born: June 19, 1993 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $15,539.98 2013 highlights: Benalto, Grimshaw, Sundre Champion Special interests: cowboy poetry Height and weight: 6'2" 200 lbs
Family: Single Family in rodeo: David (father, SW, TR)
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CHASE SIMPSON Claresholm, AB
Events: Team roping Born: May 23, 1986 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (5) 2004, 2010-2013 2013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $19,399.81 Career highlights: 2010 Canadian champion (Header); 2010 Average (Heading) Champion Other occupations: Farrier, hunting guide Special interests: hunting, roping, family Height and weight: 5'10" 218 lbs Family: Britt (wife), Jewel and Ivey (daughters) Family in rodeo: Levi (brother, TR)
TRENT TUNKE
Medicine Hat, AB
Events: Team roping Born: October 24, 1990 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 2nd 2013: earnings: $26,840.39 2013 highlights: Short Round Ponoka; High Prairie Champion Career highlights: 2010 Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Champion Team Roping Heeler Other occupation: Oilfield Height and weight: 6'0" 185 lbs
RILEY WILSON Cardston, AB
Events: Team roping Born: February 26, 1975 CFR qualifications: (11) 2000-2005, 2009-2013 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,457.92 2013 highlights: Medicine Hat (spring) champion, Abbotsford Co-champion Career highlights: 1999, 2002-03 Season Leader; 2002 CFR Average Winner Other occupation: Horse trainer, roping instructor and farrier Height and weight: 6'1" 190 lbs
Family: Single Family in rodeo: Bob (father), Monica (mother), Randa (sister) and Mark (brother in law)
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TRAVIS BOOTH, Claresholm, AB
Events: Team roping Born: Feb 23, 1985 CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 Other occupation: Partner - Frontier Western Shop, Claresholm Height and weight: 6', 179 lbs Family: Sierra (wife, LBR)
JEREMY BUHLER, Arrowwood, AB
Event: Team roping Born: Dec. 8, 1987 Year turned pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: (2) 2011-12 2013 standings: 16th 2013 earnings: $7985.52 Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 6'2” Family: single Family in rodeo: Clint (brother, TR)
ROCKY DALLYN, Nanton, AB
Event: Team roping Born: June 28, 1967 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (13) 2000-2012 2013 standings: 17th 2013 earnings: $7912.27 2013 highlights: Okotoks champion Career highlights: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2010 Canadian champion, 2006 Season Leader, 2005 CFR Average winner, 2002 Olympic Gold Medal, Canadian career earnings leader (heeler) $70,311 Other occupation: Carpenter; Property inspector; Runs a commercial decking business Height and weight: 5'10”, 190 lbs Family: Janice (wife, LBR), Jenna (daughter, LBR), Britt (son)
Clark McCarroll, Daysland, AB
Event: Team Roping Born: March 1, 1980 at Camrose, AB Year Turned Pro: 2002 CFR Qualifications: (1) 2009 Career highlights: 2008 West of the Rockies Champion, 2006 LRA Champion Other Occupation: Farrier Special interests: Watching baseball and hockey, golfing with rodeo friends Height and Weight: 6'1”, 185 lbs Family in Rodeo: Cody, Justin and Brett (cousins, all TR)
ROCKY ROSS, Botha, AB
Event: Team roping Born: Sept. 15, 1973 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (9) 2000, 2003-08, 2010-11 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings: $8011.35 Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 5'6”, 190 lbs Family: Christine (wife, LBR) Randon and Denim (sons), Aubrey (daughter)
KEVIN SCHREINER, Medicine Hat, AB
Event: Team roping Born: Dec 10, 1979 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (7) 2002-05, 2009, 2011-12 Career highlights: 2009 Canadian champion (heeler), 1999 Canadian champion (header) 2002-03 Season leader Other occupation: Cactus Well Service-swabbing gas wells Height and weight: 6', 250 lbs Family: Kara (wife), Kody (daughter), Blade (son) Family in rodeo: Kara (wife), Clint (brother) George (father) all Team Ropers
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Top Novice Saddle Bronc Riders
ZEKE THURSTON - 2013 Novice Saddle Bronc Champion Big Valley, AB
Events: Saddle bronc Born: July 15, 1994 CFR qualifications: BSR (1) 2008, NSB (1) 2013 2013 earnings: $8,734.10 2013 highlights: 84 pts Bremerton PRCA Rodeo, broken ankle in June but still qualified for CFR Career highlights: 2011 LRA Novice Saddle Bronc Champion; 2008 Canadian steer riding champion; 2005 Contract Act of the Year Height and weight: 5'9” 145 lbs Family in rodeo: Skeeter (father, former CFR/NFR bronc rider); Wyatt and Sam (brothers, SB)
KALE MCKENZIE
Rocky Mountain House, AB
Events: Saddle bronc Born: February 22, 1992 CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2013 2013 earnings: $8,621.26 2013 highlights: Taber Open Saddle Bronc Champion; Coleman, Benalto, La Crete and Pincher Creek Novice Saddle Bronc Champion Career highlights: 2011 Innisfail Novice Saddle Bronc Champion; 2010 AHSRA Season Leader, Finals Average and Provincial Saddle Bronc Champion Height and weight: 6'1” 150 lbs Family in rodeo: Allan (father, former CFR SB)
JAKE WATSON
Hudsons Hope, BC
Events: Saddle bronc Born: April 9, 1993 CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2013 2013 earnings: $5,790.31 2013 highlights: Third in average - 2013 National College Finals, Casper, Wyoming Height and weight: 5'6” 145 lbs
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KODY LAMB - 2013 Novice Bareback Champion Sherwood Park, AB
Events: Bareback Born: June 29, 1994 CFR qualifications: (2) NBB 2012-13 2013 earnings: $10,735.65 2013 highlights: 2013 Canadian Novice BB champion; Strathmore, Grimshaw, La Crete, Dawson Creek, Lethbridge and Sundre Novice Bareback Champion Career highlights: 2013 Calgary Stampede Novice Bareback Champion, 2013 Calgary Stampede Novice Tour Champion Special interests: Playing guitar, singing, songwriting Height and weight: 6'2” 160 lbs Family in rodeo: Kallie (sister, LBR)
PHILIPPE HARVEY Cochrane, AB
Events: Bareback Born: February 28, 1992 CFR qualifications: (1) NBB 2013 2013 earnings: $10,130.98 Career highlights: 2011 St. Tite, QC Novice Bareback Champion Height and weight: 5'8” 160 lbs
JACOB STEMO Calgary, AB
Events: Bareback Born: March 24, 1993 2013 earnings: $5,928.24 CFR qualifications: (2) NBB 2012-13 Career highlights: 2012 Canadian Novice Bareback Champion, Calgary Stampede boys steer riding and novice bareback riding champion Special interests: Rugby Height and weight: 5'7” 165 lbs Family in rodeo: Jordan Dodds, TR
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Top Steer Riders
KAGEN SCHMIDT - 2013 Steer Riding Champion Barrhead, AB
Events: Steer riding Born: November 3, 1998 CFR qualifications: BSR (2) 2012-13 2013 earnings: $8,169.87 2013 highlights: 2013 Canadian champion Career highlights: 2012 CPRA, LRA and WRA Steer Riding Season Leader and Champion Height and weight: 5'8" 125 lbs Special interests: Hockey Family in rodeo: David (father); Ronald (uncle), Kolton (cousin) all Team Ropers
DAWSON HAY Wildwood, AB
Events: Steer riding Born: July 13, 1998 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 earnings: $7,046.61 2013 highlights: Won Bounty Cow Ride-Off at Strathmore, AB Career highlights: Won Medicine Hat, Falkland, Grande Prairie, Hand Hills, Benalto, Harmon Valley and Kennedy Rodeos Height and weight: 5'2" 110 lbs Family in rodeo: Rod (father) 8 time Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion and Denny (uncle) 3 time Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion
CAMERON BROWN Cremona, AB
Events: Steer riding Born: March 26, 1999 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 earnings: $5,793.28 2013 highlights: Won Strathmore Heritage Days 2013 riding the Bounty Cow for 81 pts. Won Dawson Creek Career highlights: Winning Strathmore, Dawson Creek, Hand Hills and Sundre Rodeos Height: 5'6” Special interests: Hunting and fishing
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CONNOR FAUCHER Calgary, AB
Events: Steer riding Born: December 2, 1998 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 earnings: $4,491.74 2013 highlights: Ponoka Stampede Champion Career highlights: Winning Ponoka Stampede, Stavely Indoor Rodeo and Kananaskis (Coleman) Rodeo Height and weight: 5'7" 125 lbs Special interests: Sports, horseback riding, dirt-biking Family in rodeo: Del (father, retired bull rider)
GRIFFIN SMELTZER Claresholm, AB
Events: Steer riding Born: December 21, 1999 CFR qualifications: (2) 2013 earnings: $4,221.03 2013 highlights: Williams Lake Stampede champion Height and weight: 5'4" 116 lbs
CHANCE BARRASS Yellowhead City, AB
Events: Steer riding Born: September 28, 1998 2013 earnings: $3,064.33 Career highlights: Rocky Mountain House Champion; CFR Record - 86 points Height and weight: 5'7" 145 lbs Special interests: Wrestling
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