Presented by Teton Ridge
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 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
BAREBACK | ||
313 | Mayhem | Big Stone Rodeo |
F13 | Virgil | C5 Rodeo Company |
Y-92 | Yipee Kibitz | Calgary Stampede |
B-65 | Born Fearless | Calgary Stampede |
A-91 | Agent Lynx | Calgary Stampede |
D-508 | Disco Party | Calgary Stampede |
B-73 | Blasting Sand | Calgary Stampede |
81 | Hot Shot | Duane Kesler |
156 | Illegal Smile | Legend Rodeo Stock |
64 | OLS Tubs Side Show | Macza Pro Rodeo |
118 | OLS Tubs Stevie Knicks | Macza Pro Rodeo |
633 | Broken Arrow | Northcott & Yule Rodeo |
73 | True Grit | Wayne Vold Rodeo |
307 | Snap Chat | Wayne Vold Rodeo |
SADDLE BRONC | ||
711 | Rubels | Big Stone Rodeo |
734 | Second Thoughts | Big Stone Rodeo |
19 | Give Or Take | Big Stone Rodeo |
502 | NORTH STAR | C5 Rodeo Company |
5206 | SHATTERED LUNATIC | C5 Rodeo Company |
T-77 | TOKYO BUBBLES | Calgary Stampede |
W-16 | WILD CHERRY | Calgary Stampede |
X-55 | XENA WARRIOR | Calgary Stampede |
Y-38 | YESTERDAYS DELIVERY | Calgary Stampede |
W-1 | Weekend Depardure | Calgary Stampede |
Z-92 | ZAKA KIBITZ | Calgary Stampede |
A-6 | ANNUAL NEWS | Calgary Stampede |
B-7 | BIRCH BUBBLES | Calgary Stampede |
B-26 | BUSINESS GIRL | Calgary Stampede |
C-9 | CLOUDY SKIES | Calgary Stampede |
C-78 | COME ALONG | Calgary Stampede |
D-19 | DANDY DELIGHT | Calgary Stampede |
E-18 | ENUFF CHERRY | Calgary Stampede |
E-21 | EROTIC TANGO | Calgary Stampede |
E-54 | EXOTIC WARRIOR | Calgary Stampede |
F-53 | FLYING CARMA | Calgary Stampede |
F-38 | FREEDOM EXPRESS | Calgary Stampede |
1532 | Woodstock 99 | Legend Rodeo Stock |
6 | Squash Blossom Steely Dan | Macza Pro Rodeo |
612 | Falkland Playboy | Macza Pro Rodeo |
-91 | Mary Lou | Northcott & Yule Rodeo |
78 | Ginger Snap | Northcott & Yule Rodeo |
XW | OLS Tubs Magic Carpet | Outlaw Buckers Rodeo |
B8 | OLS Tubs Little Muffin | Outlaw Buckers Rodeo |
52 | Elvira | Wayne Vold Rodeo |
71 | Legacy | Wayne Vold Rodeo |
BULLS | ||
2-6 | Cherry Bomb | Big Stone Rodeo |
731 | ALBERTA PRIME DEVIL’S ADVOCATE | Duane Kesler |
715 | RODGERS RED ANGUS CHESTER | Duane Kesler |
470 | Huckleberry | Legend Rodeo Stock |
802 | Burnt Oil | Macza Pro Rodeo |
88 | BLUE MAGIC | OUTLAW BUCKERS RODEO |
845 | HAUNTED HOTEL | Wayne 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