Calgary Stampede Rodeo final day 17 - 2011

Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The ten-day event, which bills itself as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", attracts over one million visitors per year and featu ...

rodeo champions have won their respective events in one of the largest

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s in the world; the rodeo is the heart of the Calgary Stampede. With a prize of $50,000 to the winner of each major discipline, it offers one of the richest payouts in rodeo competition. In Canada, the Calgary Stampede rodeo is broadcast nationally by the

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(CBC) on its main network, as well as on

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. In the United States, the rodeo is televised live on

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and live-streamed on the subscription-based The Cowboy Channel Plus application. There are six major professional events –

bull riding Bull riding is a rodeo sport that involves a rider getting on a bucking bull and attempting to stay mounted while the animal tries to buck off the rider. American bull riding has been called "the most dangerous eight seconds in sports." To recei ...

, ladies' barrel racing,

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, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding – and four novice events – junior

steer riding Steer riding is a rodeo youth event that is an introductory form of bull riding for younger riders, usually between the ages of seven and fourteen. Instead of bucking bulls, the children ride steers that buck. Steers are used because they are know ...

, novice bareback, novice saddle bronc and wild pony racing. Each professional event is organized as its own tournament, and the cowboys and cowgirls are divided into two pools with 10 contestants per event. The first pool competes the first four days, then the second pool competes the following four days. The top four in each pool (four fastest combined times in tie-down roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing, and four highest combined scores in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding) advance to Championship Sunday. The remaining contestants then compete on Wild Card Saturday, where the top two in each event also advance to Championship Sunday. All contestants that made it to the final day then compete, and the top four in each event then advance to the showdown round, where all previous results are wiped clean. The contestant with the fastest time or highest score in each event wins the trophy bronze and accompanying $50,000.

Team roping Team roping also known as heading and heeling is a rodeo event that features a steer (typically a Corriente) and two mounted riders. The first roper is referred to as the "header", the person who ropes the front of the steer, usually around the ...

was added in 2022. However, unlike the other rodeo events, it is limited to one day and the competition is called the Rocky Mountain Cup. It takes place at the Nutrien Western Event Centre and there are 30 teams at the event who compete in the first two rounds. The eight fastest teams then return for the semifinals, and the top four then advance to the clean-slate showdown round where the fastest team wins the trophy bronze and $12,500 per member. Ladies' breakaway roping was added to the Rocky Mountain Cup in 2023. Just like in team roping, 30 ropers compete in the first two rounds, followed by the eight fastest ropers in the semifinals, then the top four compete in the clean-slate showdown round where the fastest breakaway roper wins the trophy bronze and $12,500. All livestock for the rodeo events come from the Stampede Ranch located near the town of Hanna. The ranch was created in 1961 as a means of improving the quality of bucking horses and bulls and to guarantee supply. The first of its kind in North America, the Stampede Ranch operates a breeding program that produces some of the top rodeo stock in the world and supplies rodeos throughout southern Alberta, and as far south as

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, for the

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Past champions

Tie-down roping

*2023 - Beau Cooper; Stettler, Alberta, Canada *2022 - Caleb Smidt; Bellville, Texas, United States *2021 - Cory Solomon; Prairie View, Texas, United States *2019 - Caleb Smidt; Bellville, Texas, United States *2018 - Tuf Cooper; Weatherford, TX, United States *2017 - Cory Solomon; Prairie View, Texas, United States *2016 - Shane Hanchey; Sulphur, Louisiana, United States *2015 - Timber Moore; Aubrey, Texas, United States *2014 - Morgan Grant; Granton, Ontario, Canada *2013 - Bradley Bynum; Sterling City, Texas, United States *2012 - Cory Solomon; Prairieview, Texas, United States *2011 - Tuf Cooper; Decatur, Texas, United States *2010 - Matt Shiozawa; Chubbuck, Idaho, United States *2009 -

Ryan Jarrett Ryan Jarrett (born December 28, 1983, in Summerville, Georgia), is an American professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in tie-down roping and competes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) circuit. At the 2005 National Finals R ...

; Summerville, Georgia, United States *2008 - Jeff Chapman; Athens, Texas, United States *2007 -

Fred Whitfield Fred Whitfield may refer to: * Fred Whitfield (baseball) * Fred Whitfield (rodeo) Fred Whitfield (born August 5, 1967) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in tie-down roping. He won eight Professional Rodeo Cowboys A ...

; Hockley, Texas, United States *2006 - Jerome Schneeberger; Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States *2005 - Alwin Bouchard; Scandia, Alberta, Canada *2004 - Mike Johnson; Henryetta, Oklahoma, United States *2003 - Rickey Canton; Cleveland, Texas, United States *2002 - Marty Becker; Manyberries, Alberta, Canada *2001 - Fred Whitfield; Cypress, Texas, United States *2000 - Blair Burk; Durant, Oklahoma, United States *1999 - Cliff Williamson; Madden, Alberta, Canada *1998 - Cody Ohl; Orchard, Texas, United States *1997 - Jeff Chapman; Athens, Texas, United States *1996 -

Roy Cooper Roy Asberry Cooper III (born June 13, 1957) is an American attorney and politician, serving as the 75th governor of North Carolina since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 49th attorney general of North Carolina from 20 ...

; Childress, Texas, United States *1995 - Shawn McMullan; Iraan, Texas, United States *1994 - Joe Beaver; Huntsville, Texas, United States *1993 -

; Cypress, Texas, United States *1992 - Kyle Kosoff; Ogden, Utah, United States *1991 - Mark Simon; Florence, Arizona, United States *1990 - Tod Slone; Canyon Lake, Texas, United States Source:

Bareback riding

*2023 - Kade Sonnier; Carencro, Louisiana, United States *2022 - Rocker Steiner; Weatherford, Texas, United States *2021 - Tim O’Connell; Zwingle, Iowa, United States *2019 - Tanner Aus; Granite Falls, Minnesota, United States *2018 - Richie Champion; Dublin, Texas, United States *2017 - Richie Champion; Dublin, Texas, United States *2016 -

Steven Peebles Steven Peebles (born May 2, 1989) is an American professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in bareback bronc riding. He qualified for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)’s National Finals Rodeo (NFR) seven times and won the world ...

; Redmond, Oregon, United States *2015 - Clint Laye; Cadogan, Alberta, Canada *2014 -

Kaycee Feild Kaycee Feild (born March 4, 1987) is an American professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in bareback bronc riding and competes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). He is a son of PRCA World Champion all-around cowboy Lewis Feild ...

; Elk Ridge, Utah, United States *2013 - Caleb Bennet; Morgan, Utah, United States *2012 - Kaycee Feild; Elk Ridge, Utah, United States *2011 - Clint Cannon; Waller, Texas, United States *2010 - Will Lowe; Canyon, Texas, United States *2009 - Will Lowe; Canyon, Texas, United States *2008 - Will Lowe; Canyon, Texas, United States *2007 - Davey Shields Jr.; Bashaw, Alberta, Canada *2006 - Davey Shields Jr.; Bashaw, Alberta, Canada *2005 - Davey Shields Jr.; Bashaw, Alberta, Canada *2004 - Cody DeMers; Boulder, Montana, United States *2003 - Jason Delguercio; Strathmore, Alberta, Canada *2002 - Cody Jessee; John Day, Oregon, United States *2001 - Chuck Logue; New Braunfels, Texas, United States *2000 - James Boudreaux; Cuero, Texas, United States *1999 - Chris Harris; Arlington, Texas, United States *1998 - Roger Lacasse; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada *1997 - Shawn Vant; Millet, Alberta, Canada *1996 - Davey Shields Jr.; Hanna, Alberta, Canada *1995 - Darrell Cholach; Okotoks, Alberta, Canada *1994 - Brian Hawk; Azle, Texas, United States *1993 - Marvin Garrett; Belle Fourche, South Dakota, United States *1992 - Bob Logue; Cumby, Texas, United States *1991 - Billy Laye; Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada *1990 - Deb Greenough; Fromberg, Montana, United States Source:

Steer wrestling

*2023 - Scott Guenthner; Consort, Alberta, Canada *2022 - Will Lummus; Byhalia, Mississippi, United States *2021 - Stetson Jorgensen; Blackfoot, Idaho, United States *2019 - Kyle Irwin; Robertsdale, Alabama, United States *2018 - Matt Reeves; Cross Plains, Texas, United States *2017 - Tyler Waguespack; Gonzales, Louisiana, United States *2016 - Seth Brockman; Wheatland, Wyoming, United States *2015 - Trevor Knowles; Mt. Vernon, Oregon, United States *2014 - Trevor Knowles; Mt. Vernon, Oregon, United States *2013 - Wade Sumpter; Fowler, Colorado, United States *2012 - Trevor Knowles; Mt. Vernon, Oregon, United States *2011 - Straws Milan; Cochrane, Alberta, Canada *2010 - Lee Graves; Calgary, Alberta, Canada *2009 - Trevor Knowles; Mt. Vernon, Oregon, United States *2008 - Wade Sumpter; Fowler, Colorado, United States *2007 - Shawn Greenfield; Lakeview, Oregon, United States *2006 - Curtis Cassidy; Donalda, Alberta, Canada *2005 - Beau Franzen; Goodwell, Oklahoma, United States *2004 - Bryan Fields; Conroe, Texas, United States *2003 - Jeff Corbello; Iowa, Louisiana, United States *2002 - Bill Pace; Stephenville, Texas, United States *2001 - Greg Cassidy; Donalda, Alberta, Canada *2000 - Daryl Fisher; Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada *1999 - Mickey Gee; Wichita Falls, Texas, United States *1998 - Jesse Peterson; Dillon, Montana, United States *1997 - David Roy; Carseland, Alberta, Canada *1996 - Todd Boggust; Paynton, Saskatchewan, Canada *1995 - Vince Walker; Brentwood, California, United States *1994 - Steve Duhon; Opelousas, Louisiana, United States *1993 - David Roy; Carseland, Alberta, Canada *1992 - Joe Butterfield; Ponoka, Alberta, Canada *1991 - Blaine Pederson; Amisk, Alberta, Canada *1990 - Greg Cassidy; Donalda, Alberta, Canada Source:

Saddle bronc riding

*2023 - Dawson Hay; Wildwood, Alberta, Canada *2022 - Logan Hay; Wildwood, Alberta, Canada *2021 - Brody Cress; Hillsdale, Wyoming, United States *2019 - Rusty Wright; Milford, Utah, United States *2018 - Ryder Wright; Milford, Utah, United States *2017 -

Zeke Thurston Zeke Thurston (born July 15, 1994) is a Canadian professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in saddle bronc riding. He is a three-time (2016, 2019, and 2022) Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) World Champion saddle bronc rider. Early ...

; Big Valley, Alberta, Canada *2016 - Zeke Thurston; Big Valley, Alberta, Canada *2015 - Zeke Thurston; Big Valley, Alberta, Canada *2014 -

Dustin Flundra Dustin Flundra (born 1980) is a Canadian professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in saddle bronc riding. He won the 2014 Calgary Stampede. That year, along with in 2009 and 2010, he qualified for the National Finals Rodeo The National Fin ...

; Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada *2013 - Cort Scheer; Elsmere, Nebraska, United States *2012 - Wade Sundell; Boxholm, Iowa, United States *2011 - Chad Ferley; Oelrichs, South Dakota, United States *2010 - Wade Sundell; Boxholm, Iowa, United States *2009 - Taos Muncy; Corona, New Mexico, United States *2008 - Cody Wright; Milford, Utah, United States *2007 - Cody DeMoss; Heflin, Louisiana, United States *2006 - Cody Wright; Milford, Utah, United States *2005 - Rod Hay; Wildwood, Alberta, Canada *2004 -

Dan Mortensen Daniel Earl Mortensen (born December 16, 1968) is an American six-time World Champion saddle bronc rider, and a one-time World Champion all-around cowboy. He competed in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) where he won those cha ...

; Billings, Montana, United States *2003 - Rod Warren; Valleyview, Alberta, Canada *2002 - Rod Hay; Wildwood, Alberta, Canada *2001 - Ross Kreutzer; Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada *2000 - Dan Mortensen; Billings, Montana, United States *1999 - Rod Hay; Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada *1998 - Denny Hay; Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada *1997 - Steve Dollarhide; Wikieup, Arizona, United States *1996 -

Billy Etbauer Billy Etbauer (born January 15, 1963) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in saddle bronc riding. He competed on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) circuit along with his two brothers, Robert and Dan. ...

; Heights, South Dakota, United States *1995 - Glen O’Neill; Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia *1994 - Rod Hay; Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada *1993 - Kent Cooper; Albion, Idaho, United States *1992 - Rod Warren; Valleyview, Alberta, Canada *1991 - Dwayne Pillman; Wainwright, Alberta, Canada *1990 - Duane Daines; Innisfail, Alberta, Canada Source:

Barrel racing

*2023 - Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi; Lampasas, Texas, United States *2022 - Kassie Mowry; Dublin, Texas, United States *2021 - Bertina Olafson; Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada *2019 -

Lisa Lockhart Lisa Lockhart (born November 11, 1965) is an American professional rodeo cowgirl who specializes in barrel racing. In December 2014 and 2016, she won the Average at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas, Nevada.''Barrel Racing Average Champ ...

; Oelrichs, South Dakota, United States *2018 -

Hailey Kinsel Hailey Kinsel (born October 3, 1994), also formerly known by her married name Hailey Kinsel Lockwood, is a four-time World Barrel Racing Champion. Kinsel won the title in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 at the National Finals Rodeo. She has also won ...

; Cotulla, Texas, United States *2017 - Tiany Schuster; Krum, Texas, United States *2016 -

Mary Burger Mary Burger (born August 18, 1948) is an American professional rodeo cowgirl who specializes in barrel racing. She has won two Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) barrel racing world championships in 2006 and 2016. Burger was 68 year ...

; Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, United States *2015 - Lisa Lockhart; Oelrichs, South Dakota, United States *2014 - Kaley Bass; Kissimmee, Florida, United States *2013 - Jean Winters; Texline, Texas, United States *2012 - Sue Smith; Blackfoot, Idaho, United States *2011 - Sydni Blanchard; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States *2010 - Savanah Reeves; Cross Planis, Texas, United States *2009 - Tammy Key-Fischer; Ledbetter, Texas, United States *2008 -

Lindsay Sears Lindsay Sears (born January 1, 1981) is a Canadian professional rodeo cowgirl who specializes in barrel racing. She is a two-time Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) Barrel Racing World Champion. In December 2008 and 2011, she won the ...

; Nanton, Alberta, Canada *2007 - Tana Poppino; Big Cabin, Oklahoma, United States *2006 - Joleen Seitz; Savona, British Columbia, Canada *2005 - Molly Powell; Stephenville, Texas, United States *2004 - Debbie Renger; Okotoks, Alberta, Canada *2003 -

Charmayne James Charmayne James (born June 23, 1970) is an American former professional rodeo cowgirl who specialized in barrel racing. In her career, She won 11 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) barrel racing world championships, the most in h ...

; Athens, Texas, United States *2002 - Jill Besplug; Claresholm, Alberta, Canada *2001 - Jill Besplug; Claresholm, Alberta, Canada *2000 -

Sherry Cervi Sherry Cervi (born September 17, 1975), is an American professional cowgirl who has won four world titles in barrel racing. Cervi won the barrel racing title at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in 1995, 1999, 2010, and 2013. She was inducted into ...

; Marana, Arizona, United States *1999 - Rachael Myllymaki; Arlee, Montana, United States *1998 - Cheyenne Wimberly; Stephenville, Texas, United States *1997 -

Kristie Peterson Kristie Peterson (born October 10, 1955) is a ProRodeo Hall of Fame barrel racer. She was inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame in 2020. Life Kristie Peterson was born on October 10, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio. Peterson grew up on a r ...

; Elbert, Colorado, United States *1996 - Sharon Smith; Dibble, Oklahoma, United States *1995 - Vana Beissinger; Lake Worth, Florida, United States *1994 - Sharon Kobold; Big Horn, Wyoming, United States *1993 - Sharon Kobold; Big Horn, Wyoming, United States *1992 - Charmayne James; Galt, California, United States *1991 - Vana Beissinger; Lake Worth, Florida, United States *1990 - Marlene Eddleman; Ramah, Colorado, United States Source:

Bull riding

*2023 - Jared Parsonage; Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada *2022 - Shane Proctor; Grand Coulee, Washington, United States/Dakota Buttar; Eatonia, Saskatchewan, Canada (tie) *2021 - Jordan Hansen; Amisk, Alberta, Canada *2019 - Sage Kimzey; Strong City, Oklahoma, United States *2018 - Marcos Gloria; Central de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil *2017 - Sage Kimzey; Strong City, Oklahoma, United States *2016 - Cody Teel; Kountze, Texas, United States *2015 - Sage Kimzey; Strong City, Oklahoma, United States *2014 - Scott Schiffner; Strathmore, Alberta, Canada *2013 -

J.B. Mauney James Burton "J.B." Mauney (; born January 9, 1987) is an American professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in bull riding. The bulk of his career came from riding in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), winning the world championship for said ...

; Mooresville, North Carolina, United States *2012 - Chad Besplug; Claresholm, Alberta, Canada *2011 - Shane Proctor; Mooresville, North Carolina, United States *2010 - Douglas Duncan; Alvin, Texas, United States *2009 - J.B. Mauney; Mooresville, North Carolina, United States *2008 -

Mike Lee Michael Shumway Lee (born June 4, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Utah, a seat he has held since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. Lee began his career as a clerk for the U ...

; Decatur, Texas, United States *2007 -

Brian Canter Brian Canter (born June 25, 1987) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding. In his professional career he competed in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuit. Canter started out riding at the semi-profe ...

; Randleman, North Carolina, United States *2006 - Ross Coleman; Molalla, Oregon, United States *2005 - Chris Hansen; Barrhead, Alberta, Canada *2004 - Robert Bowers; Brooks, Alberta, Canada *2003 - Justin Volz; Charlie Lake, British Columbia, Canada *2002 - Justin Volz; Charlie Lake, British Columbia, Canada *2001 - Scott Schiffner; Stettler, Alberta, Canada *2000 - Marty Broderson; Vauxhall, Alberta, Canada *1999 - Jason McDonald; Separ, New Mexico, United States *1998 -

Ty Murray Ty Monroe Murray (born October 11, 1969), is an American nine-time World Champion professional rodeo cowboy. He was one of the top rodeo contestants in the world from the late 1980s to early 2000s. He is an inductee of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame ...

; Stephenville, Texas, United States *1997 - J.W. Hart; Marietta, Oklahoma, United States *1996 - Scott Breding; Edgar, Montana, United States *1995 - Scott Breding; Edgar, Montana, United States *1994 - Adriano Moraes; Cachoeira Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil *1993 - Jim Sharp; Kermit, Texas, United States *1992 -

Ted Nuce Ted Nuce (born January 19, 1961) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding. He is a 2009 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee. He was the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) World Champion bull rider in 19 ...

; Manteca, California, United States *1991 - Troy Dunn; Mackay, Queensland, Australia *1990 - Wacey Cathey; Big Spring, Texas, United States Source:

Team roping

*2023 - Coleman Proctor; Pryor, Oklahoma, United States (header)/Logan Medlin; Tatum, New Mexico, United States (heeler) *2022 - Clint Summers; Lake City, Florida, United States (header)/Ross Ashford; Lott, Texas, United States (heeler)

Breakaway roping

*2023 - Taylor Munsell; Alva, Oklahoma, United States

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