Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Oct 29, 2024 #sport

Presented by Teton Ridge
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NFR 2024

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
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 MasseyStephen CullingRyan Shuckburgh, and Tanner Milan and owned by Tanner Milan, was named Reserve AQHA Nutrena Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year


WNFR CANADIAN ROUGH STOCK

BAREBACK  
313MayhemBig Stone Rodeo
F13VirgilC5 Rodeo Company
Y-92Yipee KibitzCalgary Stampede
B-65Born FearlessCalgary Stampede
A-91Agent LynxCalgary Stampede
D-508Disco PartyCalgary Stampede
B-73Blasting SandCalgary Stampede
81Hot ShotDuane Kesler
156Illegal SmileLegend Rodeo Stock
64OLS Tubs Side ShowMacza Pro Rodeo
118OLS Tubs Stevie KnicksMacza Pro Rodeo
633Broken ArrowNorthcott & Yule Rodeo
73True GritWayne Vold Rodeo
307Snap ChatWayne Vold Rodeo
   
SADDLE BRONC  
711RubelsBig Stone Rodeo
734Second ThoughtsBig Stone Rodeo
19Give Or TakeBig Stone Rodeo
502NORTH STARC5 Rodeo Company
5206SHATTERED LUNATICC5 Rodeo Company
T-77TOKYO BUBBLESCalgary Stampede
W-16WILD CHERRYCalgary Stampede
X-55XENA WARRIORCalgary Stampede
Y-38YESTERDAYS DELIVERYCalgary Stampede
W-1Weekend DepardureCalgary Stampede
Z-92ZAKA KIBITZCalgary Stampede
A-6ANNUAL NEWSCalgary Stampede
B-7BIRCH BUBBLESCalgary Stampede
B-26BUSINESS GIRLCalgary Stampede
C-9CLOUDY SKIESCalgary Stampede
C-78COME ALONGCalgary Stampede
D-19DANDY DELIGHTCalgary Stampede
E-18ENUFF CHERRYCalgary Stampede
E-21EROTIC TANGOCalgary Stampede
E-54EXOTIC WARRIORCalgary Stampede
F-53FLYING CARMACalgary Stampede
F-38FREEDOM EXPRESSCalgary Stampede
1532Woodstock 99Legend Rodeo Stock
6Squash Blossom Steely DanMacza Pro Rodeo
612Falkland PlayboyMacza Pro Rodeo
-91Mary LouNorthcott & Yule Rodeo
78Ginger SnapNorthcott & Yule Rodeo
XWOLS Tubs Magic CarpetOutlaw Buckers Rodeo
B8OLS Tubs Little MuffinOutlaw Buckers Rodeo
52ElviraWayne Vold Rodeo
71LegacyWayne Vold Rodeo
   
BULLS  
2-6Cherry BombBig Stone Rodeo
731ALBERTA PRIME DEVIL’S ADVOCATEDuane Kesler
715RODGERS RED ANGUS CHESTERDuane Kesler
470HuckleberryLegend Rodeo Stock
802Burnt OilMacza Pro Rodeo
88BLUE MAGICOUTLAW BUCKERS RODEO
845HAUNTED HOTELWayne Vold Rodeo


2024 NFR Rough Stock Awards:

Virgil, owned by C5 Rodeo Company was named Reserve World Bareback Horse

Calgary Stampede’s Agent Lynx – named 2024 Canadian Bareback Horse was voted third best overall.

Tokyo Bubbles, also from the Calgary Stampede and the top 2024 Canadian Saddle Bronc, earned third best World Saddle Bronc honours.


** Complete NFR details here