Whoop-Up Days
Lethbridge, Alberta, Aug. 23-25
Bareback riding: 1. J.R. Vezain, 82.5 points on Kesler Rodeo’s Blue Wings, $1,953; 2. Jason Wheeler, 82, $1,604; 3. Jake Vold, 81.5, $1,255; 4. Matt Lait, 78, $907; 5. Kyle Bowers, 77, $558; 6. Dusty LaValley, 76, $349; 7. (tie) Anthony Hodson, Kevin Langevin and Jonathan Kmita, 75, $116 each.
Steer wrestling: 1. Curtis Cassidy, 3.9 seconds, $2,200; 2. (tie) Wyatt Smith and Matt Reeves, 4.2, $1,894 each; 4. (tie) Zane Hankel and Trygve Pugh, 4.4, $1,405 each; 6. (tie) Jeremy Krywcun and Lucas Parker, 4.7, $917 each; 8. Todd Maughan, 4.8, $672; 9. Chad Bouchard, 4.9, $550; 10. (tie) Kyle Thomson and Otys Littlemustache, 5.0, $183 each.
Team roping: 1. Charly Crawford/Jim Ross Cooper, 4.8 seconds, $1,378 each; 2. Paul Eaves/Dustin Bird, 5.0, $1,199; 3. Jordan Dodds/Clark McCarroll, 5.5, $1,019; 4. Levi Simpson/John Robertson, 5.6, $839; 5. Marty Lillico/Rocky Ross, 5.7, $659; 6. Jeff Robson/Klay Whyte, 5.8, $479; 7. Kenton Fawcett/Tyrell Gordon, 6.1, $300; 8. Chase Simpson/Spencer Rutherford, 6.2, $120.
Saddle bronc riding: 1. Justin Berg, 84.5 points on Kesler Championship Rodeo’s Summer Trip, $1,895; 2. Luke Butterfield, 84, $1,557; 3. Cort Scheer, 82.5, $1,218; 4. Sam Kelts, 82, $880; 5. Todd Herzog, 81.5, $541; 6. (tie) Justin Meston and Jim Berry, 81, $271 each; 8. Rylan Geiger, 80, $135.
Tie-down roping: 1. (tie) Ky Marshall and Rhen Richard, 7.9 seconds, $2,147 each; 3. Stetson Vest, 8.0, $1,698; 4. Logan Hofer, 8.4, $1,398; 5. Kyle Lucas, 8.7, $1,099; 6. Lee Rombough, 8.8, $799; 7. Tyler Johnson, 8.9, $499; 8. Riley Warren, 9.0, $200.
Barrel racing: 1. Laci Suitor, 14.922 seconds, $1,974; 2. Donna Beierbach, 14.932, $1,692; 3. Trula Churchill, 14.998, $1,410; 4. Kirsty White, 15.045, $1,222; 5. Rylee McKenzie, 15.070, $940; 6. Britany Fleck, 15.071, $752; 7. Cranna Roberts, 15.076, $564; 8. Lindsay Sears, 15.100, $376; 9. Janna Beam, 15.151, $282; 10. Adel Hansen, 15.168, $188.
Bull riding: 1. Beau Brooks, 88.5 points on Kesler Rodeo’s Cinnamon Twist, $2,416; 2. Skylar McBride, 86, $1,985; 3. Kyle Lozier, 85, $1,553; 4. Zane Lambert, 84.5, $987; 5. Tanner Byrne, 83.5, $690, 6. Jordan Hansen, 76, $431; no other qualified rides.
Novice Saddle Bronc riding: No qualified rides
Novice Bareback riding: Dylan Bilton, 49, $256
Steer riding: 1. Griffin Smeltzer and K's Thompson, 71, $280; 2. Coy Robbins and Kegen Schmidt, 70, $120.
Total payoff: $65,847. Stock contractor: Kesler Rodeo. Sub-contractor: Kesler Championship Rodeo. Rodeo secretary: Judi Kesler. Officials: Perry Gerske and Tom Barr. Timers: Berva Dawn Kesler and Margo Kesler. Announcer: Dave Poulsen. Specialty act: Bert Davis. Bullfighters: Curtis Smythe and Scott Waye. Clown/barrelman: Bert Davis; Flankman: Greg Kesler. Chute Boss: Greg Kesler. Pickup men: Duane Kesler and Terry Leeder.