| All-Around & High Point Champion - Kyle Thomson, Black Diamond, AB |
Events: SB, SW
Born: February 23, 1978 at Calgary, AB
Year Turned Pro: 2000
CFR Qualifications: SB (6) 2001-02, 2004-05, 2008-09; SW (1) 2006
2009 Standings: SB: 7th; SW: 13th
2009 Earnings: $50,169 (SB: $37,075; SW: $13,094)
2009 Highlights
• SB - Won the Camrose Spring Classic (Camrose, AB)
• SB - Won the Cold Lake Stampede (Cold Lake, AB)
• SB - Won the Teepee Creek Stampede (Teepee Creek, AB)
• SW – Co-champion at the Jasper Heritage Pro Rodeo (Jasper, AB)
Career Highlights
• Canadian NSB Champion 1997
• Calgary Stampede NSB Champion 1998
• BC Circuit SB Champion 2001
• CFR SB Aggregate Champion 2002, 2004
• Canadian AA Champion 2002, 2009
• Duane Daines SB Series Champion 2004
• AB Circuit AA Champion 2002, 2006, 2009
• Canadian HP Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: IPE & Stampede (Armstrong, BC)
Favourite Stock: Calgary Stampede’s Nitro Mountain
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 215 lbs
Family: Wife Jo-Dee; Children Waci, Ryatt and Teytan
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| Saddle Bronc Champion - Chet Johnson, Gillette, WY |
Events: SB
Born: October 18, 1980 at Rapid City, SD
Year Turned Pro: 2001
CFR Qualifications: (3) 2007-09
NFR Qualifications: (3) 2005, 2007-08
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $54,185
2009 Highlights
• Won the Wainwright Stampede (Wainwright, AB)
• Won the Airdrie Pro Rodeo (Airdrie, AB)
• Won the Jasper Heritage Rodeo (Jasper, AB)
Career Highlights
• Canadian SB Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB)
Favourite Stock: Calgary Stampede’s Fearless Warrior
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 165 lbs
Family: Single
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| Bareback Champion - Kyle Bowers, Brooks, AB |
Events: BB
Born: February 4, 1977 at Fort Nelson, BC
Year Turned Pro: 1998
CFR Qualifications: (11) 1997-98, 2000-01, 2003-09
NFR Qualifications: (2) 2004-05
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $65,695
2009 Highlights
• Won the Leduc Black Gold Rodeo (Leduc, AB)
• Co-champion at the Cowtown Pro Rodeo (Maple Creek, SK)
• Won the Brooks Kinsman Pro Rodeo (Brooks, AB)
• Won the Moose Mountain Pro Rodeo (Kennedy, SK)
• Won the Bruce Stampede (Bruce, AB)
• Won the Field of Dreams Stampede (La Crete, AB)
• Co-champion at the Okotoks Pro Rodeo (Okotoks, AB)
• Won the Hanna Pro Rodeo (Hanna, AB)
Career Highlights
• Canadian NBB Champion 1997-98
• Canadian BB Champion 2003, 2008, 2009
• CFR BB Aggregate Champion 2003
• AB Circuit BB Champion 2005, 2008
• Canadian Rodeo Tour BB Champion 2005
• Canadian BB Season Leader 2008
Favourite Stock: Kesler Rodeo Co.’s Street Dance
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 190 lbs
Family: Wife Braidy
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| Bull Riding Champion - Brett Thompson, Medicine Hat, AB |
Events: BR
Born: January 20, 1983 at Regina, SK
Year Turned Pro: 2004
CFR Qualifications: (4) 2005-07, 2009
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $76,206
2009 Highlights
• Co-champion at the Wainwright Stampede (Wainwright, AB)
• Won the Jasper Heritage Rodeo (Jasper, AB)
• Won the Pincher Creek Fair & Rodeo (Pincher Creek, AB)
• Won the IPE & Stampede (Armstrong, BC)
Career Highlights
• BC Circuit BR Season Leader 2005
• Canadian BR Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: IPE & Stampede (Armstrong, BC)
Favourite Stock: Outlawbuckers’ M7 Convict
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 180 lbs
Family: Wife Deborah
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| Tie-Down Roping Champion - Alwin Bouchard, Scandia, AB |
Events: TD
Born: December 28, 1973 at Provost, AB
Year Turned Pro: 1998
CFR Qualifications: (9) 1999, 2001, 2003-09
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $63,933
2009 Highlights
• Won the Kananaskis Pro Rodeo (Coleman, AB)
• Won the Coronation Pro Rodeo (Coronation, AB)
• Co-champion at the Mighty Fraser Rodeo (Abbotsford, BC)
Career Highlights
• SK Circuit Champion 2001
• Calgary Stampede TD $50,000 Winner 2005
• CPRA TD Season Leader 2001, 2005
• Canadian TD Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB) and Pendleton Round-Up (Pendleton, OR)
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 185 lbs
Family: Wife Myra; Daughter Clara
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| Steer Wrestling Champion - Cody Cassidy, Donalda, AB |
Events: SW
Born: June 26, 1981 at Bashaw, AB
Year Turned Pro: 2002
CFR Qualifications: (7) 2003-09
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $71,358
2009 Highlights
• Won the Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB)
• Won the Hanna Pro Rodeo (Hanna, AB)
Career Highlights
• Calgary Stampede SW $25,000 Winner 2004
• CPRA SW Season Leader 2004, 2008, 2009
• Canadian SW Champion 2008, 2009
• SK Circuit SW Champion 2008
• AB Circuit SW Champion 2009
• Wrangler Canadian Rodeo Tour TD Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB), Calgary Stampede (Calgary, AB)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 205 lbs
Family: Wife Tanya
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| Ladies Barrel Racing Champion - Gaylene Buff, Westwold, BC |
Events: LBR
Born: May 16 at Price, UT
Year Turned Pro: 2008
CFR Qualifications: (2) 2008-09
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $67,555
2009 Highlights
• Won the Taber Pro Rodeo (Taber, AB)
• Won the Mighty Fraser Rodeo (Abbotsford, BC)
• Won the Dawson Creek Stampede (Dawson Creek, BC)
Career Highlights
• Wrangler Canadian Rodeo Tour LBR Champion 2008
• Prairie Circuit LBR Champion 2008
• CPRA LBR Rookie of the Year 2008
• Canadian LBR Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: IPE & Stampede (Armstrong, BC)
Height: 5’9”
Family: Husband Erik; Children Peter and Gloria
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Team Roping Champions - Travis Gallais (Header), Olds, AB (top)
Kevin Schreiner (Heeler), Medicine Hat, AB (bottom) |
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Events: TR (header)
Born: December 7, 1971 at Calgary, AB
Year Turned Pro: 1996
CFR Qualifications: (10) 2000-09
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $19,865
2009 Highlights
• Won the Falkland Stampede (Falkland, BC)
• Won the Dawson Creek Stampede (Dawson Creek, BC)
• Won the Benalto Stampede (Benalto, AB)
• Won the Kamloops Outdoor Pro Rodeo (Kamloops, BC)
• Won the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo (Merritt, BC)
Career Highlights
• AB Circuit TR Champion 2002
• PRCA TR Rookie of the Year 2002
• Canadian TR Champion 2003, 2005, 2009
• CFR TR Aggregate Champion 2005
• CPRA TR Season Leader 2006
Favourite Rodeo: Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 235 lbs
Family: Children Trey and Jordan |
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Events: TR (heeler)
Born: December 10, 1979 at Medicine Hat, AB
Year Turned Pro: 2000
CFR Qualifications: (5) 2002-05, 2009
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $18,489
2009 Highlights
• Won the Camrose Spring Classic Rodeo (Camrose, AB)
• Won the Okotoks Pro Rodeo (Okotoks, AB)
• Co-Champion at Cochrane Wild West Pro Rodeo 1 (Cochrane, AB)
• Won the Teepee Creek Stampede (Teepee Creek, AB)
Career Highlights
• CPRA TR Season Leader 2002-03
• Canadian Team Roping (heeler) Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 250 lbs
Family: Single
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| Novice Saddle Bronc Champion - Rylan Geiger, Bracken, SK |
Events: NSB
Born: August 2, 1989 at Swift Current, SK
CFR Qualifications: (2) 2008-09
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $9,396
2009 Highlights
• Won the Maple Creek Pro Rodeo (Maple Creek, SK)
• Won the Grande Prairie Stompede (Grande Prairie, AB)
• Won the Lea Park Rodeo (Lea Park, AB)
• Won the Sundre Pro Rodeo (Sundre, AB)
• Won the Moose Mountain Rodeo (Kennedy, SK)
• Won the La Crete Rodeo (La Crete, AB)
• Won the High Prairie Elks Rodeo (High Prairie, AB)
Career Highlights
• Canadian NSB Champion 2008, 2009
• CPRA NSB Season Leader 2008
• AB Circuit NSB Champion 2008-09
Favourite Rodeo: Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB)
Favourite Stock: Kesler Championship Rodeo’s Royal Visit
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 190 lbs
Family: Single |
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| Novice Bareback Champion - Colin Adams, Deloraine, MB |
Events: NBB
Born: August 8, 1989 at Brandon, MB
CFR Qualifications: (1) 2009
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $10,413
2009 Highlights
• Won the Bonnyville Pro Rodeo (Bonnyville, AB)
• Won the Lea Park Rodeo (Lea Park, AB)
• Won the Coronation Pro Rodeo (Coronation, AB)
• Won the Sundre Pro Rodeo (Sundre, AB)
• Won the Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB)
• Won the La Crete Rodeo (La Crete, AB)
• Won the Strathmore Heritage Days Rodeo (Strathmore, AB)
• Won the Wrangler Canadian Rodeo Tour Finals (Edmonton, AB)
Career Highlights
• AB Circuit NBB Champion 2009
• Canadian Novice Bareback Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: Ponoka Stampede (Ponoka, AB)
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 145 lbs
Family: Single |
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| Boys Steer Riding Champion - Shay Marks, Sunnybrook, AB |
Events: BSR
Born: December 18, 1995 at Brooks, AB
CFR Qualifications: (1) 2009
2009 Standings: 1st
2009 Earnings: $8,607
2009 Highlights
• Won the Rocky Pro Rodeo (Rocky Mountain House, AB)
• Won the Wainwright Stampede (Wainwright, AB)
• Won the Sundre Pro Rodeo (Sundre, AB)
• Won the Lethbridge Whoop Up Days Pro Rodeo (Lethbridge, AB)
Career Highlights
• AB Circuit BSR Champion 2009
• Canadian Boys Steer Riding Champion 2009
Favourite Rodeo: Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede (Strathmore, AB)
Height: 4’9”
Weight: 78 lbs
Family: Single |
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