Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Presented by Teton Ridge
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Congratulations NFR Contenders!

Among the Canadian CPRA athletes (both two-legged and four-legged) competing at the 66th annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Dec 5-14, 2024 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas are:

SADDLE BRONC
Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, AB – 4 X World and 5 X Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion
Dawson Hay, Wildwood, AB – CFR and NFR qualifier
Kolby Wanchuk, Sherwood Park, AB – CFR and NFR qualifier
Ben Andersen, Eckville, AB – CFR and NFR qualifier
Logan Hay, Wildwood, AB – CFR and NFR qualifier

BAREBACK
Leighton Berry, Weatherford, TX – CFR and NFR qualifier
Richmond Champion, Stevensville, MT – 2018 Canadian Champion, NFR qualifier

STEER WRESTING
Scott Guenthner, Consort, AB – 4 X Canadian Champion, 5 X NFR qualifier
Dalton Massey, Hermiston, OR – 2024 Canadian Champion, 2 X NFR qualifier

BREAKAWAY ROPING
Shelby Boisjoli Meged, Miles City, MT – defending World Champion, CFR qualifier
Kendal Pierson, Wardlow, AB – 2 X Canadian Champion and 2 X NFR qualifier

TEAM ROPING HEELERS
Hunter Koch, Vernon, TX – 2019 Canadian Champion
Paul Eaves, Lonedell, MO – 2012 Canadian Champion

TIE DOWN ROPERS
Haven Meged, Miles City, MT – 2023-2024 Canadian Champion, World Champion
Ty Harris, San Angelo, TX – 2022 Canadian Champion, NFR qualifier
Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, LA – 4 X Canadian Champion, World Champion
Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX – 2010 Canadian Champion, 4 X World Champion

BARREL RACING
Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, SD – 4 X Canadian Champion
Tiany Schuster, Krum, TX – 2024 CFR qualifier
Carlee Otero, Perrin, TX – 3 X CFR qualifier
Dona Kay Rule, Minco, OK – CFR qualifier

Also selected to appear at this year’s World Finals for the second consecutive year is CPRA-PRCA Pick Up Man, Tyler Kraft.
* Tyler and his wife, Vanessa, have been awarded the 2024 Pick Up Horse of the Year, for the second year running… this time around for Guys High on Fame “Tuffy”.

Eds Famous Bar “Eddie” ridden by Dalton Massey, Stephen Culling, Ryan Shuckburgh, and Tanner Milan and owned by Tanner Milan, was named Reserve AQHA Nutrena Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year


WNFR CANADIAN ROUGH STOCK