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Top Cowboys of

2013

COLIN ADAMS

Deloraine, MBEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: August 8, 1989 Year turned pro: 2011CFR qualifications: NBB (2) 2009-19 BB (1) 20132013 standings: 9th2013 Earnings: $21,871.562013 Highlights: Final Four at the Ponoka StampedeCareer highlights: 2009-10 CCA BB Champion; 2009-10 Novice BB ChampionOther occupation: Rancher

Special interests: hockeyHeight and weight: 5'5" 145 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Lacey (LBR)

CALEB BENNETT

Morgan, UTEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: November 10, 1988 Year turned pro: 20082013 standings: 6th2013 earnings: $27,689.40CFR qualifications: (1) 2013WNFR: (2) 2012-132013 highlights: Calgary Stampede Champion, Grande Prairie (Co-champ),Okotoks champion

Special interests: Leather workHeight and weight: 5'8" 160 lbsFamily: Single

NATE BALDWIN

Blackfoot, IDEvents: Tie down ropingBorn: March 6, 1974 CFR qualifications: 3WNFR qualifications: 22013 standings: 5th2013 earnings: $39,373.072013 highlights: Airdrie champion, Lethbridge Co-championCareer highlights: 2 time Tie Down Roping Champion Dodge National, 5 timeWilderness Circuit Champion

Height and weight: 6'0" 190 lbsFamily: Meggan (wife)

Top Cowboys of

2013


JUSTIN BERG

Wainwright, ABEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: December 23, 1986Year turned pro: 2007CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2005 SB (4) 2009-11, 2013 2013 standings: 12th2013 earnings: $11,157.892013 highlights: Winning Airdrie with 87.5 pointsCareer highlights: Calgary Stampede novice champion 2006-06, WranglerCanadian Tour champion 2009, Prairie Circuit (SK and MB) champion 2011Other occupation: Oilfield

Special interests: Golf and huntingHeight and weight: 5'11" 160 lbsFamily: Brandi (wife)

CHAD BESPLUG

- 2013 Canadian Bull Riding Champion

Claresholm, ABEvents: Bull ridingBorn: October 4, 1985Year turned pro: 2005CFR qualifications: (6) 2005, 2007, 2010-132013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $55,708.322013 highlights: Ponoka and Hanna championCareer highlights: 2013, 2011 Canadian Bull Riding Champion; 2012 Calgary StampedeChampion; 2011 CFR Aggregate Champion; 2005 Rookie of the Year and Permit Award

Winner; 2002 PCB Canadian ChampionHeight and weight: 6'0” 170 lbsFamily: Engaged to Crystal Thomas

JIM BERRY

Rocky Mountain House, ABEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: April 8, 1982Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: NSB (2) 2002-03, SB (6) 2006, 2009-132013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $24,692.982013 highlights: Maple Creek and McCord champion, Abbotsford Co-championCareer highlights: 2007 Duane Daines SB Series Champion; 2003 CanadianNSB Champion; 2003 Calgary Stampede NSB Champion

Other occupation: Oilfield operatorHeight and weight: 6'0" 220 lbsFamily: Amber (wife), Coy and Quin


Top Cowboys of

2013

LOGAN BIRD

Nanton, ABEvents: Tie down ropingBorn: May, 5, 1994Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 Standings: 11th2013 earnings: $21,814.722013 highlights: Qualifying Final Four at Ponoka; Tee Pee Creek Stampede ChampionCareer highlights: 4 time AHSRA All Around Champion, 2009-2012; 2 time AHSRA TieDown Roping Champion; 2011 Canadian High School Champion Team RoperHeight and weight: 6'0" 155 lbs

Other occupation: Rope horse trainerSpecial interests: Denver Broncos football teamFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Lakota (sister, AHSRA-roper, barrel racer, Canadian champion and 2013 CGRA breakaway ropingchampion)

KYLE BOWERS

Calgary, ABEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: February 4, 1977 Year turned pro: 1999CFR qualifications: NBB (2) BB (12) 2000-01, 2003-11, 2013WNFR qualifications: (2) 2004-052013 standings: 2nd2013 earnings: $68,446.752013 highlights: Runner-up for Canadian title, Brooks, Airdrie, Williams Lake,Coronation, Lethbridge, Sundre champion

Career Highlights: 3 Time Canadian BB Champion 2003, 2008-09; 2 Time Novice BB ChampionOther occupation: Oilfield supplierSpecial interests: Golf, sledding and pokerHeight and weight: 6', 190 lbsFamily in rodeo: Robert (Brother), 1997 Canadian champion, 2002 Canadian High point champion, CFR(3x) BB, (6X) BR, NFR BR (1997-99)

ALWIN BOUCHARD

Scandia, ABEvents: Tie down ropingBorn: December 28, 1973CFR qualifications: (13) 1999, 2001, 2003-13 2013 earnings: $28,177.272013 highlights: Brooks co-championCareer highlights: 2009 Canadian Tie-Down Roping Champion; 2007 PendletonRound-Up Co-champion; 2005 Calgary Stampede $50,000 Champion; 2001 SKCircuit ChampionOther occupation: Oilfield trucking and rentals, ranching

Height and weight: 6'3" 185 lbsFamily: Myra (wife), Clara (4) and Cole (2)Family in rodeo: Chad (brother, SW)


Top Cowboys of

2013

BEAU BROOKS

Cochrane, ABEvents: Bull ridingBorn: July 27, 1990 Year turned pro: 20092013 standings: 12th2013 earnings: $21,159.832013 highlights: Arrival of first baby: making it back to CFROther occupation: WelderSpecial interests: Fishing, carving, time with familyHeight and weight: 5'8" 170 lbsFamily: Nerissa (wife) (Nelika, daughter)

LUKE BUTTERFIELD

Ponoka, ABEvents: Saddle bronc riding, Steer wrestlingBorn: August 15, 1984Year turned pro: 2005CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2004 SB (6) 2008-20132013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $19,610.422013 highlights: Bruce and Pincher Creek champion, 90 points at Okotoks to win it.Career highlights: 2012 Canadian SB Champion; 2011 CFR AggregateChampion; 2010 Alberta Circuit SB Champion; 2005 Canadian Intercollegiate SB

Champion; 2004 Canadian NSB ChampionOther occupation: Petroleum engineerHeight and weight: 5'8" 160 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Brock (brother, SW), Maria (mother, LBR), Greg (father, former Canadian BB and SW champi-on)

DAKOTA BUTTAR

Kindersley, SKEvents: Bull ridingYear turned pro: 2011Born: November 6, 1992CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-132013 standings: 5th2013 earnings: $43,667.542013 highlights: Riding 'Man in Black' for 87.5 points; Airdrie Co-championCareer highlights: 2011, 2010 AB High School Rodeo Bull Riding Champion andSeason Leader; 2010 LRA & FCA Bull Riding Champion; 2010 LRA Rookie of the YearOther occupation: Power lineman

Special interests: HockeyHeight and weight: 5'7" 135 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Jim (father, judge), Cheyenne, (sister, LBR)


Top Cowboys of

2013

TANNER BYRNE

Prince Albert, SKEvents: Bull ridingBorn: June 4, 1992Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (3) 2011-132013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $53,927.432013 highlights: Grande Prairie, Dawson Creek and Cochrane BR championCareer highlights: 2012 CFR Aggregate Champion; 2009 CCA Champion; 2009 WPBChampion

Other interests: Hunting, fishing, jamming on guitarHeight and weight: 6'4" 160 lbsFamily: Engaged - Meghan ClunieFamily in rodeo: Ryan (father, bullfighter), Bo and Jesse (brothers, bullfighters), Kelly (mom, barrel racer)

CURTIS CASSIDY

Donalda, ABEvents: Tie down roping, Steer wrestlingBorn: October 24, 1978 CFR qualifications: TDR (14) 1997, 1999-2004, 2006-08, 2010-13 SW (13)1998-2003, 2005-2012WNFR qualifications: (4) 2002, 2008-20102013 standings: 4th2013 earnings: $41,540.132013 highlights: La Crete Co-champion, Cranbrook championCareer highlights: 2011, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2001, 2000 High Point Champ;

2010, 2006 Canadian SW Champ; 2010 World SW Season Leader; 2010, 2006, 1998 CFR SW Aggregate Champ; 2006Calgary Stampede $100,000 SW Champ; 2001 Canadian Tie-Down Roping Champ; 1997 Canadian Rookie of the YearHeight and weight: 6'0" 220 lbsOther occupation: Guiding/outfittingFamily: Shannon and Shaylee (daughter)Family in rodeo: Cody (brother, SW); Greg (father, 4 time Canadian SW champion)

CODY CASSIDY

Donalda, ABEvents: Steer wrestlingBorn: June 26, 1981CFR qualifications: (10) 2003-09, 2011-13WNFR qualifications: (1) 2010 2013 standings: 3rd2013 earnings: $52,772.282013 highlights: Williams Lake Champion; Season LeaderCareer highlights: 2011, 2009, 2008 Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion;2011, 2009 Wrangler Canadian Tour Rodeo Champion; 2011, 2008 CFR Average

Champion; 2009, 2008, 2004 Season Leader; 2009 AB Circuit Champion; 2008 SK Circuit ChampionOther occupation: Outfitter and guideHeight and weight: 6'2" 210 lbsFamily: Tanya (wife), Clyde (son)Family in rodeo: Curtis (brother, steer wrestler, tie down roper; Greg (father, 4 time steer wrestling champion)


Top Cowboys of

2013

HARLEY COLE

Cochrane, ABEvents: Steer wrestlingBorn: December 23, 1986 CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 8th2013 earnings: $30,099.062013 highlights: Winning 2nd at Armstrong to clinch a spot at my first CFRCareer highlights: 2012-2013 Morris Stampede Champion; 2011 BenaltoChampion; 2010 McCord, Maple Creek, Tee Pee Creek and Lea Park ChampionOther occupation: Shoeing horsesHeight and weight: 5'11" 220 lbs

Family in rodeo: Jonnathon (brother)

LUKE CREASY

Brownfield, ABEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: December 19, 1988Year turned pro: 2008CFR qualifications: Novice BB (2) 2006-07 BB (4) 2009-11, 20132013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $24,047.452013 highlights: Abbotsford, Dawson Creek champion, Grande Prairie co-championCareer highlights: 2011 Wrangler Canadian Tour BB Champion; 2011 TurquoiseCircuit PRCA BB Champion; 2011, 2010 SW Region NRA BB Champion; 2006

Canadian Novice BB ChampionOther occupation: JournalistSpecial interests: Painting, drawing and writingHeight and weight: 5'11" 180 lbsFamily: Cash (son)Family in rodeo: Clay (brother, SB), Shelly (Mom, LBR) Colin (Father, TR)

TYLER CORRINGTON

Hastings, MNEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: January 13, 1986 Year turned pro: 2006CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13WNFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 20132013 standings: 6th2013 earnings: $36,920.212013 highlights: San Antonio, Lubbock, Prescott, Deadwood, Great Falls and Ponoka Champion

Career highlights: 2006 PRCA SB Rookie of the YearOther occupation: Ranch cowboyHeight and weight: 5'11" 175 lbsFamily: Single


Top Cowboys of

2013

HUNTER CURE

Holiday, TXEvents: Steer WrestlingBorn: October 8, 1983 CFR qualifications: (3) 2009-10, 2013WNFR qualifications: (2) 2009, 20132013 standings: 2nd2013 earnings: $54,892.762013 highlights: 2013 World Champion; Reno and Sheridan ChampionCareer highlights: Was the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association SouthwestRegion in 2004 and 2006 while attending Texas Tech, and was NIRA NationalChampion in 2004.

Height and weight: 6'0" 203 lbsFamily: Bristi (wife) and Halli (daughter)

DEAN EDGE

Rimbey, ABEvents: Tie down ropingBorn: October 28, 1979Year turned pro: 2004CFR qualifications: (7) 2004, 2006-10, 20132013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $24,503.812013 highlights: Grande Prairie, Hand Hills, Benalto championCareer highlights: Owner of Tie-Down Horse of the Year, Sid, 2005-2008 and2013Other occupations: Rancher, auctioneer

Height and weight: 6'1" 185 lbsFamily: Jeanine (wife) Erin (daughter) and twins, Lexie (daughter) and Lane (son)Family in rodeo: Jeanine (wife, barrel racer) and (late) father Barry, five times CFR in TDR

ERIK DUBLANKO

Thorsby, ABEvents: Tie down ropingBorn: September 26, 1987Year turned professional: 2008CFR qualifications: (3) 2011-132013 standings: 12th2013 earnings: $19,841.67Other occupation: RancherSpecial interests: HuntingHeight and weight: 6'3" 240 lbs

Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Darren (brother, TDR)


Top Cowboys of

2013

DUSTIN FLUNDRA

Pincher Creek, ABEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: September 29, 1980Year turned pro: 2001CFR qualifications: NSB: (1) 2000, SB (13) 2001-13NFR qualifications: (2) 2009-102013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $23,603.352013 highlights: Williams Lake and Strathmore championCareer highlights: 2003, 2007, 2010 Canadian SB Champion; 2007, 2009 AB

Circuit SB Champion; 2003, 2008 CFR SB Average Champion; 2005 BC Circuit SB Season Leader; 2000Canadian NSB Champion; 2000 Canadian NSB Season Leader; 1999 Calgary Stampede NSB ChampionOther occupation: RancherHeight and weight: 5'7" 170 lbsFamily: Niki (wife, contract act), Nina (sister, LBR), Randy (Brother in law, TDR, TR)

TANNER GIRLETZ

Cereal, ABEvents: Bull ridingBorn: May 12, 1986 CFR qualifications: (6) 2004-06, 2010-11, 20132013 standings: 4th2013 earnings: $46,309.272013 highlights: Innisfail, Wainwright, Strathmore, Harmon Valley, MedicineHat (spring), Okotoks champion; Maple Creek Co-championCareer highlights: 2006 Canadian BR Champion; 2005 Alberta Circuit BRChampion; 2004 Permit Award WinnerOther occupation: Rancher

Special interests: Raising bucking bulls, picking upHeight and weight: 5'6" 165 lbsFamily: Brittany (wife)Family in rodeo: Girletz Rodeo Stock

RYLAN GEIGER

- 2013 Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion

Bracken, SKEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: August 2, 1989 Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: NSB (2) 2008-09, SB (4) 2010-132013 Standings: 1st2013 Earnings: $68,632.762013 Highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion, Winning 5 rodeos in a row(Medicine Hat spring, Kananaskis, Stavely, Luxton and Grande Prairie)Career highlights: 2012 Canadian SB Season Leader; 2011, 2010 DuaneDaines SB Series Champion; 2011 CFR Aggregate leader after 5 rounds; 2009,

2008 Canadian NSB Season Leader; 2009, 2008 AB Circuit NSB ChampionOther occupation: WelderSpecial interests: Hockey and ropingHeight and weight: 6'0" 195 lbsFamily: Single Family in rodeo: Kyreon (brother SB)


Top Cowboys of

2013

MORGAN GRANT

- 2013 Canadian High Point Champion

Granton, ONEvents: Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down RopingBorn: July 4, 1989CFR qualifications: SW (1) 2013 TDR (2) 2010, 2013 2013 standings: (SW) 5th; (TDR) 2nd2013 earnings: (SW) $37,168.85 (TDR) $44,889.642013 highlights: CPRA High Point Champion, Medicine Hat TDR and SWChampion; Alberta Circuit TD Champion; Canadian Wrangler Tour SW ChampionOther occupation: Petroleum engineerHeight and weight: 6'0" 210 lbs

Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Cathy (Mom, LBR), Brittany (sister, LBR)

GARRETT GREEN

Meeting Creek, ABEvents: Bull ridingBorn: February 7, 1992Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-132013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $23,976.082013 highlights: Morris Champion; 2nd at PonokaSpecial interests: Hunting and the outdoorsHeight and weight: 5'10" 145 lbs Family in rodeo: Layton; (brother, SB), Kasper Roy (cousin, TR)

LEE GRAVES

Calgary, ABEvents: Steer wrestlingBorn: May 14, 1971 CFR qualifications: (17) 1995-99, 2000-09, 2011, 2013 WNFR qualifications: (10) 1997-99, 2000, 2002, 2004-2007, 20092013 standings: 9th2013 earnings: $21,762.022013 highlights: Stavely and Leduc championCareer highlights: 2009, 2005 World Steer Wrestling Champion; 2005, 2003, 2001, 1997, 1996 Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion

Other occupation: Horse trainerHeight and weight: 6'2" 240 lbsFamily: Single


Top Cowboys of

2013

JORDAN HANSEN

Okotoks, ABEvents: Bull ridingBorn: August 27, 1993Year turned pro: 2012CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $30,426.11Other occupation: WelderHeight and weight: 5'9" 165 lbsFamily: Single

Family in rodeo: Adel (mother, barrel racer)

CHAD JOHNSON

Del Bonita, ABEvents: Tie down roping, team ropingBorn: January 22, 1972Year turned pro: 1995CFR qualifications: 7 (TDR) 2004-2010, 2013, 6 (TR) 2000-01, 2004, 2008,2012, 20132013 standings: 3rd2013 earnings: $43,729.732013 highlights: Taber, Morris and Grimshaw championHeight and weight: 5'7" 175 lbsFamily: Leanne (wife)

Family in rodeo: Arnie (father, TDR)

LOGAN HODSON

Telkwa, BCEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: November 22, 1984Year turned pro: 2004CFR qualifications: 4 (BB) 2009-2011, 20132013 standings: 4th2013 Earnings: $36,233.132013 highlights: Maple Creek (Co-champ)Career highlights: 2010 CFR BB aggregate championOther occupations: Riding colts, guiding, real estate, Special interests: Bow-

hunting, flying Height and weight: 6'2" 200 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Anthony (brother, BB)


Top Cowboys of

2013

CHET JOHNSON

Douglas, WYEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: October 18, 1980 CFR qualifications: (6) 2005, 2007-08, 2011-13WNFR qualifications: (4) 2005, 2007-08, 20132013 standings: 3rd2013 earnings: $46,047.582013 highlights: Lea Park, Innisfail and Armstrong ChampionCareer highlights: 2009 Canadian SB Champion; 2004 Dodge National CircuitFinals Rodeo Champion

Height and weight: 5'10" 165 lbsFamily: Single

SAM KELTS

Millarville, ABEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: September 4, 1983Year turned pro: 2002CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2001 SB (7) 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011(injured, did not compete) 2012-132013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $39,485.542013 highlights: Bonnyville, Morris championCareer highlights: 2009 Season Leader; 2009 BC Circuit Champion; 2008

National Western (Denver, Colorado) Champion; 2002 Rookie of the Year; 2001 Canadian NSB ChampionSpecial interests: hunting and fishingHeight and weight: 5'8" 160 lbsFamily: singleFamily in rodeo: Jim (father, 1984 Canadian SB champion), Byron (uncle, SB)

MATT LAIT

- 2013 Canadian Bareback Champion

Cayley, ABEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: March 8, 1983 Year turned pro: 2003CFR qualifications: NBB (1) 2002, BB (8) 2004 (did not compete due to injury)2006-2010, 2012-132013 standings: 1st2013 earnings: $74,327.202013 highlights: Coleman, Cranbrook, Jasper, Morris and Medicine HatChampion

Career highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; 2009 Canadian Tour Champion; 2004 BB Season Leader;2003 Canadian Permit Award WinnerSpecial interests: Hunting and carpentryHeight and weight: 6', 160 lbsFamily: Allie (wife, LBR)

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2013

ZANE LAMBERT

Westbourne, MBEvents: Bull ridingBorn: July 2, 1986CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 8th2013 earnings: $38,728.082013 highlights: Elnora, Medicine Hat Stampede, Bruce and BenaltoChampion; Scoring 92 in Medicine Hat on Whiskey Jack; 2013 PBR CanadaChampionSpecial interest: Making rodeo bigger and better

Height and weight: 5'11" 170 lbsFamily: Stacey (wife)

DUSTY LAVALLEY

Bezanson, ABEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: May 30, 1981CFR qualifications: (11) 2003-2013WNFR qualifications: (2) 2008, 20102013 Standings: 7th2013 Earnings: $27,070.552013 Highlights: Falkland, Leduc, Grimshaw champion; Grande Prairie and La Crete co-championCareer highlights: 2006-07, 2010-11 Canadian Champ; 2011, 2005 CFR Average Champ;

2011, 2009, 2006 AB Circuit Champ; 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006 Season Leader; 2008 Wrangler Tour Champ; 2006Kenton Randle Series Champ; 2004 World BB Rookie of the Year; 2001 Canadian Novice ChampSpecial interests: Hunting, fishing and spending time with familyHeight and weight: 5'9" 185 lbsFamily: Stephanie (wife), Austin (son) and Vienna (daughter)

TYREL LARSEN

Inglis, MBEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: June 24, 1989Year turned pro: 2009CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 Standings: 7th 2013 Earnings: $32,645.852013 Highlights: Brooks and Cranbrook championCareer highlights: 2012 College National Bronc Riding ChampionSpecial interests: Fishing, snowboarding


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Top Cowboys of

2013

CLINT LAYE

Cadogan, ABEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: November 22, 1993 Year turned pro: 1997CFR qualifications: Nov BB (2) 2010-11 BB (2) 2012-132013 standings: 5th2013 earnings: $33,845.392013 highlights: Wrangler Pro Tour Champion; Austin Short Go Winner;Wainwright championCareer highlights: 2011 Ponoka Stampede NBB Champion; Alberta High School

Rodeo ChampionOther occupation: Student at Odessa (TX) CollegeSpecial interests: HuntingHeight and weight: 5'9”, 165 lbsFamily: single; Family in rodeo: Darcey Laye (father, SW), Jerry Laye (mother LBR)

KY MARSHALL

Bowden, ABEvents: Bareback riding, Tie down ropingBorn: March 26, 1992 2013 Earnings: $17,540.26CFR qualifications: NBB (1) 2011, BB (1) (2013)2013 standings: 10th2013 highlights: Scoring 89 points in Kennedy, SK; Bruce, Teepee Creek,Merritt, Kennedy and Hanna champion, Benalto Co-championCareer highlights: 2011 Novice Canadian BB ChampionOther occupation: Farmer/rancherHeight and weight: 5'10" 175 lbs

Family: Dani (wife)

KYLE LUCAS

Carstairs, ABEvents: Tie down roping, team ropingBorn: May 26, 1994 Year turned pro: 2013CFR qualifications: (1) TDR2013 standings: 8th2013 earnings: $26,998.292013 highlights: Bonnyville champion (on his birthday); 2013 Twisted Teaseries champion; Won round six of CFRHeight and weight: 6'2" 160 lbs

Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Joe (father, TR and Canadian Champion Tie-Down Roper), Katy, (sister, roper, Road tothe CFR broadcaster)


Top Cowboys of

2013

DEVON MEZEI

Big Valley, ABEvents: Bull RidingBorn: November 18, 1987Year turned pro: 2006CFR qualifications: (6) 2008-132013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $39,173.04Career highlights: 2009 Season Leader & AB Circuit Champion; 2008 BC CircuitChampion; 2006 Permit Award Winner; Rode a bull for the Duke and Duchess ofCambridge, William and Kate, at a private function the evening prior to the 2011

Calgary StampedeHeight and Weight: 5'10" 170 lbsFamily: Kayla (wife)

TANNER MILAN

Cochrane, ABEvents: Steer wrestlingBorn: September 8, 1985Year turned pro: 2002CFR qualifications: (9) 2002, 2005-2009, 2011-132013 Standings: 7th2013 Earnings: $35,319.372013 Highlights: Innisfail and Wainwright ChampionCareer highlights: 2012 Canadian SW ChampionOther occupation: Equipment operatorSpecial interests: Hunting, farming/ranching

Height and weight: 6'0" 230 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Straws (brother, SW), Baillie (brother, SW, TDR, TR), Murry (father, CPRA President)

STRAWS MILAN

Cochrane, ABEvents: Steer wrestlingBorn: July 25, 1986CFR qualifications: (3) 2010, 2011-13WNFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 Standings: 6th2013 Earnings: $36,779.742013 Highlights: Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Champion; Abbotsford SWChampion; Cody, Wyoming SW Champion; 2013 NFR qualifierCareer highlights: 2011 Calgary Stampede SW Champion

Special interests: Hunting and hockeyHeight and weight: 5'10" 280 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Tanner (brother SW), Baillie (brother SW, TR, TDR) Murry (father, CPRA President)


Top Cowboys of

2013

JUSTIN MILLER

Neepawa, MBEvents: Steer WrestlingBorn: September 18, 1988CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $37,966.602013 highlights: Maple Creek Champion, CPRA Rookie of the YearCareer highlights: 2012 CCA Season Leader; 2010, 2009 NIRA Great PlainsRegion SW ChampionSpecial interest: Hockey


TIMBER MOORE

- 2013 Canadian Tie Down Roping Champion

Aubrey, TXEvents: Tie down ropingBorn: April 29, 1986Year turned pro: 2007CFR qualifications: (3) 2007, 2011, 2013WNFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 20132013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $50,477.37Career highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; 2009 World TDR Rookie of the YearPersonal: Underwent knee surgery March 2012 to repair a torn ACL.

Special interests: Golf and fishingHeight and weight: 6'2" 195 lbsFamily: Valeri (wife)Family in rodeo: Clayton Moore (cousin, TDR); Dianne (mother) is daughter of Texas stock contractorWilliam Holloway and competed in rodeo for many years. Gordie (father) moved from BC to Texas in the1970's to start a ranching and cutting horse operation - he later ran a hunting guide business andworked as a bush plot in BC.

CLAYTON MOORE

- 2013 Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion

Pouce Coupe, BCEvents: Steer wrestling, Tie down ropingBorn: August 19, 1981CFR qualification: (6) 2007-08, 2010-13 2013 standings: 1st2013 earnings: $62,095.222013 highlights: San Antonio Champion; Ponoka Stampede Average WinnerCareer highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; 2007 BC Circuit Tie-Down RopingChampionOther occupations: horse trainer, schools young bulldoggers, artist (One of

Clayton's works featured on the poster for Falkland Rodeo)Special interests: HuntingHeight and weight: 6'1" 230 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Timber (cousin, TRD), Chelsea (sister, LBR)


Top Cowboys of

2013

TAOS MUNCY

Corona, NMEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: June 28, 1987Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 2013WNFR qualifications: (3) 2007, 2011-122013 standings: 2nd2013 earnings: $66,324.152013 highlights: Wainwright and Jasper championCareer highlights: 2007, 2011 World Champion; 2011 Canadian Champion

Height and weight: 5'11" 170 lbsFamily: Marissa (wife), Marley Jo (daughter)

TY PATTEN

Buck Lake, ABEvents: Bull riding, team ropingBorn: June 16, 1990Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 20132013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $22,2492013 highlight: Cowboy Crunch Car Tour ChampionHeight and weight: 6'0" 170 lbsFamily: Single

Family in rodeo: Rory (father, rode saddle broncs)

COLE NEELY

Duchess, ABEvents: Saddle bronc ridingBorn: October 20, 1992 Year turned pro: 2013CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 2012 SB (1) 20132013 standings: 11th2013 earnings: $13,931.202013 highlights: Duane Daines Series and Sundre ChampionCareer highlights: 2010 Canadian high school champion, top 4 National highschool finals

Other occupation: RanchingHeight and weight: 5'6" 160 lbsFamily: Single


Top Cowboys of

2013

TRAVIS REAY

- 2013 Canadian All Around Champion

Mayerthorpe, ABEvents: Steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team ropingBorn: May 10, 1979Year turned pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-132013 standings: (SW) 10th2013 earnings: (SW) $19,216.06 (SB) $806.372013 highlights: Teepee Creek & Lethbridge champion, Lea Park, Airdrie co-champion2013 highlights: Teepee Creek & Lethbridge champion, Lea Park, Airdrie co-champion

Career highlights: 2013 All Around Champion; 2009 Canadian Rookie of the YearOther occupation: Rancher, hunting guideSpecial interests: Raising bucking horsesHeight and weight: 6'0" 220 lbsFamily: Engaged (Jacqueline Stojan)

JASON SCHAFFER

Broadus, MTEvents: Tie down ropingBorn: May 11, 1990CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $27,523.822013 highlights: Rocky Mountain House, Pincher Creek, McCord, Sundre champion; Brooks Co-championOther occupation: Ranch cowboyHeight and weight: 5'11" 185 lbs

Family: Single

REID ROWAN

Seven Persons, ABEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: June 7, 1978Year turned pro: 2002CFR qualifications: NBB (1) 1999 BB (9) 2000, 2002, 2005-10, 20132013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,293.332013 highlights: Harmon Valley ChampionCareer highlights: 2006 CFR Average Winner; 2002 Permit Award WinnerOther occupation: Owner/operator of 2 Rank Welding Inc.

Special interests: HuntingHeight and weight: 5'10" 165 lbsFamily: Lacy (wife) Zane and Jet (sons)


Top Cowboys of

2013

SCOTT SCHIFFNER

Strathmore, ABEvents: Bull ridingBorn: April 1, 1980Year turned pro: 1998CFR qualifications: (13) 1998-2001, 2003-2006, 2008-2010, 2012-132013: standings: 2nd2013 earnings: $55,304.382013 highlights: Camrose, Lea Park, Rocky Mountain House, Abbotsford cham-pion, Oyen BR Co-champCareer highlights: 2012 Cowboy of the Year; 2012, 2001 Canadian BR Champion;

2011 Calgary Stampede's Guy Weadick Award Winner; 2009, 2001 CFR Aggregate Champ; 2008, 2006 ABCircuit Champ; 2006 PBR Canada Champ; 2006 Season Leader; 2006 Wrangler Canadian Tour ChampOther occupation: RancherHeight and weight: 5'8" 160 lbsFamily: Brandy (wife), Mesa, Hadley and Oaklyn (daughters)

MICHAEL SOLBERG

Sunnynook, ABEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: October 16, 1984CFR qualifications: NBB (2) 2003-04 BB (5) 2009-13 2013 standings: 11th2013 earnings: $16,074.352013 highlights: Camrose Champion; Rocky Mountain House, La Crete Co-champion; Making it to Show Down Sunday in CalgaryCareer highlights: Set CFR record in NBB (85 pts) in 2003Other occupation: Rancher

Special interests: Travelling and cowboyingHeight and weight: 5'9" 175 lbsFamily: Emily Jane (wife)Family in rodeo: Jim (Father, BB)

RYLE SMITH

Oakdale, CAEvents: Tie down roping, steer wrestlingBorn: February 22, 1987Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $23,940.762013 highlights: Okotoks and Merritt ChampionOther occupation: FarrierHeight and weight: 6'1" 225 lbs

Family: Single


Top Cowboys of

2013

CORT SCHEER

Elsmere, NBEvents: Saddle bronc riding:Born: May 8, 1986Year turned pro: 2007CFR qualifications: (1) 2013WNFR qualifications: (3) 2010, 2011-122013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $42,259.072013 highlights: Calgary Stampede $100,000 championOther occupation: Ranching

Special interests: Golfing, roping, boating, hunting and fishingHeight and weight: 5'10" 180 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Clete (brother, TDR)

JAKE VOLD

Ponoka, ABEvents: Bareback ridingBorn: March 12, 1987 Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: Nov BB (1) 2007, (BB) 2010-132013 standings: 3rd2013 earnings: $48,107.712013 highlights: Ponoka Stampede, Marwayne and Hand Hills ChampionCareer highlights: 2012 Canadian Tour Finals BB Champion; 2010 PrairieCircuit BB Champion; 2007 Canadian NBB Champion; 2007 Canadian College

Finals Champion Special interests: huntingHeight and weight: 5' 10”, 160 lbsFamily: Single

TYLER THOMSON

Black Diamond, ABEvents: Bull ridingBorn: January 22, 1981Year turned professional: 2001CFR qualifications: (7) 2006-2011, 20132013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $42,908.502013 highlights: Ponoka Stampede Bonus Round champion with wife anddaughter there; Cranbrook championCareer highlights: 2008 Canadian BR Champion; 2007 Wrangler Canadian Tour

Champion, 2011 PBR Canada championOther occupation: RancherHeight and weight: 6'1" 190 lbsFamily: Sheena (wife, LBR), Harlow (daughter)


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DUSTIN WALKER

Vanscoy, SKEvents: Steer wrestling, team ropingBorn: April 26, 1983Year turned pro: 2003CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 12th2013 earnings: $14,427.29Career highlights: 2011 CCA SW ChampionOther occupation: Hunting guide, custom fencingSpecial interests: Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling

Height and weight: 5'10" 220 lbs

TODD WOODWARD

Lethbridge, ABEvents: Steer wrestlingBorn: March 25, 1976 Year turned pro: 1998CFR qualifications: (9) 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005-07, 2009-2010, 20132013 standings: 11th2013 earnings: $15,870.26Career highlights: 2007 Canadian SW Champion; 2007 Season Leader; 2007AB Circuit ChampionHeight and weight: 6'5" 235 lbs

Family in rodeo: DJ (brother, TR)


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CLAYTON BUNNEY, Cessford, ABEvent: Bareback riding Born: February 21, 1983CFR qualifications: NBB (2) 2002-03 BB (4) 2004, 2007, 2011-12 Career highlights:Kenton Randle Series Champion 2010-12, Canadian Novice BB Champion 2002 and 2003,Won Cassills Rodeo in New South Wales, Australia in 2011 Other occupation: Ranchingand oilfield worker Height and weight: 6', 165 lbs Family: Jennifer (wife) Family inrodeo: Clint Laye (cousin, BB)

BROCK BUTTERFIELD, Ponoka, ABEvents: Steer wrestling: Born: Oct 8, 1986 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifications:(1) 2007 2013 standings: 14th 2013 Earnings: $12, 976 Height and weight: 5'11”,190 lbs Family in rodeo: Luke (brother, SB), Maria (mother, LBR), Greg (dad, formerCanadian Steer wrestling and bareback riding champion)

CHANCE BUTTERFIELD, Ponoka, ABEvent: Steer wrestling Born: Dec 27, 1985 Year turned pro: 2007 2013 standings:18th 2013 earnings: $12,060 Education: Texas Tech graduate with Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Agriculture and Applied Science Height and weight: 5'9”, 190 lbs Family:Engaged to Kenda Coulthard Family in rodeo: Dee (mother, 1992 Canadian LBR champi-on); Brooke (sister, LBR); Craig (father, CFR SW)

TODD CHOTOWETZ, Major, SKEvent: Bull riding Born: Sept 23, 1993 Year turned pro: 2012 2013 standings: 20th2013 earnings: $12,234.65 2013 highlights: First pro win at Kananaskis (Coleman)Career highlights: 2011 LRA, FCA and WRA champion Other occupation: Familyfarm/ranch Special interests: Hockey Height and weight: 5'9”, 150 lbs Family: Single

TYSON DURFEY, Colbert, WAEvent: Tie down roping Born: Nov 27, 1983 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications:(5) 2006-09, 2011 WNFR qualifications: (6) 2007-11, 2013 2013 standings: 13th2013 earnings: $17,104.54 2013 highlights: Abbotsford champion Career highlights: 3time Canadian champion-2006, 2008, 2011; 2007, 2011 Alberta Circuit champion, 2011Dodge Circuit champion, 2006, 2008 CFR Average champion Other occupation:Entrepreneur Special interests: Wears pink shirt in recognition of breast cancer researchand donates a portion of his winnings to that cause Family: Single Family in rodeo: Roy(father, TDR); Travis (brother, TDR); Wes (brother, TDR)

TY ELLIOTT, Nanton, ABEvent: Bull riding Born: July 26, 1985 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (3)2008-10 Career highlights: 2008 Season leader, 2008-09 Wrangler Tour champion Otheroccupation: Welder Height and weight: 5'11”, 175 lbs Family: Haley (wife), Carter (son)Family in rodeo: Haley (wife, LBR), Clay (brother, SB)

COLE ELSHERE, Faith, SDEvent: Saddle bronc riding Born: Dec 12, 1989 Year turned pro: 2010 WNFR qualifica-tions: (2) 2012-13 2013 highlights: Benalto and Lethbridge champion Special interests:Hunting, watching pro football and playing cribbage Height and weight: 5'8”, 145 lbsFamily: Single Family in rodeo: JJ and Ryan (cousins, both PRCA SB riders)


CHASON FLOYD, Ludlow, SDEvents: Steer wrestling Born: November 27, 1988 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifica-tions: (1) 2012 2013 Standings: 15th 2013 Earnings: $12, 639 2013 Highlights:McCord champion Career highlights: 2012 Canadian Rookie of the Year, 2012 BadlandsCircuit Rookie SW Award Other occupation: Ranching and construction Height andweight: 6'2”, 225 lbs Family in rodeo: Colt (brother, SW); Rollie (brother in law, SW)

DALLAS FRANK, Stony Plain, ABEvent: Steer Wrestling Born: March 18, 1979 Year turned pro: 2001 CFR qualifica-tions: (3) 2004, 2006, 2008 Other occupation: Farmer, horse trainer Height andweight: 6' 1”, 250 lbs Family: Single Family in rodeo: Tyson, Travis and Derek (brothers,all SW)

SCOTT GUENTHNER, Consort, ABEvents: Steer wrestling Born: Aug 17. 1992 Year turned pro: 2013 2013 highlights:Cranbrook champion Career highlights: 2012 WRA champion, 2014 Grande Prairie,Luxton, Medicine Hat (spring) champion Other occupation: Rancher Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Justin Guenthner, Darren and BJ Zeiffle, Derek Laye (cousins SW), ClintLaye (cousin, BB)

RUSS HALLABY, Airdrie, ABEvent: Bareback riding Born: Sept 26, 1979 Year turned pro: 2001CFR qualifications: (4) 2006, 2008-10 Career highlights: Second place finish at CalgaryStampede ($25,000) just prior to getting married Height and weight: 5'10”, 195 lbsFamily: Teal (wife), Hunter and Stetson (sons)

ZANE HANKEL, Redcliff, ABEvent: Steer wrestling Born: Oct. 11, 1985 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications:(3) 2009, 2011-12 Other occupation: Oilfield Special interests: Hunting, snowmobiling,dirtbiking Family: Single

JD HAYS, Rocky Mountain House, ABEvent: Steer wrestling Born: January 18, 1985 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifica-tions: (3) 2008, 2010, 2012 Career highlights: 2011 Pendleton Roundup champion(Earned career single rodeo high $14,996) Height and weight: 5'10”, 180 lbs Family inrodeo: Rowdy (brother, SW), Gerald (father, 2013 Cowboy of the Year)

TODD HERZOG, Penhold, ABEvent: Saddle bronc riding Born: Dec 22, 1980 Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifica-tions: (4) 2005, 2009-11 2013 standings: 13th 2013 earnings: $10,369.83 2013 high-lights: Wildwood champion Career highlights: 2005 PRCA SB Rookie of the Year Otheroccupation: Instrumentation technician Height and weight: 5'7”, 160 lbs Family: Single

LOGAN HOFER, Magrath, ABEvent: Tie down roping Born: July 12, 1986 Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications:(5) 2008-12 2013 highlights: La Crete champion Career highlights: 3rd CFR aggregatein 2010, Qualified for Houston's $2 million rodeo in 2012 Other occupation: ConcreteCoring and Cutting Special interests: Golf Height and weight: 6' 170 lbs Family: Single

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COLEMAN KOHORST, Okotoks, ABEvent: Steer wrestling Born: Nov 25, 1983 Year turned pro: 2008CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 Career highlights: Placed at 10 rodeos in US Northwest inlate summer and early fall of 2011 Other occupation: Heavy duty mechanic Height andweight: 6'0”, 190 lbs Family: single

RC LANDINGHAM, Pendleton, OREvents: Bareback riding Born: Sept. 2, 1990 2013 (World) standings: 16thCareer highlights: California State High School bareback riding and cutting horse champi-on, 2005 and Oregon State bareback riding champion, 2006-07, College National Finalsbareback riding champion 2009 * Won Luxton and Grande Prairie, split 1st at Stavely earlyin 2014 Canadian season Other interests: Hunting, fishing, riding colts and drawingHeight and weight: 6' 1”, 155 lbs Family: Single

KEVIN LANGEVIN, Bonnyville, ABEvents: Bareback riding Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications: BB (1) 2010 Careerhighlights: Indian NFR Champion 2002-04, Personal: Olds College graduate in advanced farri-er science, first winner of Bill Kehler scholarship award Other occupation: Equipment opera-tor and rancher Special interests: Hunting, ranching, hockey Family: Madison (daughter)

CASEY LAWES, Provost, ABEvent: Steer wrestling Born: Jan 16, 1991 Year turned pro: 2012 Career highlights:2011 Lakeland Rodeo Association Cowboy of the Year Family: Single Family in rodeo:Jesse (brother, SW),

RYAN MCKENZIE, Jordan Valley, OREvents: Saddle bronc riding Born: June 3, 1985 Year turned pro: 2006 CFR qualifica-tions: (1) 2010 2013 Standings: 16th 2013 Earnings: $8157.35 Other occupation:Ranching Special interests: Hunting Height and weight: 5'8”, 160 lbs Family: Single

JUSTIN MESTON, Tees, ABEvent: Saddle bronc riding Born: July 11, 1980CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 1999 SB (1) 2012 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings:$9764.51 2013 highlights: Grimshaw champion Other occupation: rigs, truck driverFamily: Heather (wife), Braidy (daughter), Chet (son) Family in rodeo: Father and broth-er, both stock contractors

TYLER PANKEWITZ, Ponoka, ABEvent: Bull riding Born: Feb 3, 1985 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (4)2006, 2009, 2011-12 2013 Standings: 13th 2013 Earnings: $18,179.06 Career high-lights: 2007 PBR Canada champion Height and weight: 5' 10”, 160 lbs Family: Megan(wife), Tayze (son), (Breely, daughter)

JOSH PEEK, Pueblo, COEvents: Tie down roping, steer wrestling Born: Sept 12, 1979 Year turned pro: 2000CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 WNFR qualifications: (4) 2007, 2009, 2011-12 2013highlights: Leduc champion Career highlights: 2012 Canadian high Point champion,2010, Timed Event champion, 2009 NFR All-Around champion Other occupation: Cattlehoof trimming Height and weight: 6' 185 lbs Family: Kori (wife), Emry Autumn andKeagan Cole (twins, daughter and son) Family in rodeo: John and Jeremiah (brothers)

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BOBBY PETERS, Pincher Creek, ABEvent: Bareback riding Born: July 25, 1988 Year turned pro: 2011 Career highlights: 3time College National Finals qualifier, 2002 Calgary Stampede steer riding champion Otheroccupation: Matrix Solutions: environmental consultant Special interests: leather workHeight and Weight: 5'9”, 155 lbs Family: Kaycee (wife)

MURRAY POLE, Erskine, ABEvent: Tie-Down Roping Born: Feb 27, 1989 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications:(4) 2007, 2009, 2011-12 2013 highlights: Coleman, Bruce, Armstrong champion Otheroccupation: Rancher Family: Joanne (wife, LBR), Levi (son), Laci (daughter)

TY POZZOBON, Merritt, BCEvent: Bull riding Born: Sept 9, 1991 Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 2012 Career highlights: 2010 Canadian Rookie of theYear, 2007 Canadian high school champion, 2012 runner-up for Canadian championshipSpecial interests: Raising bucking bulls Height and weight: 6'9”, 155 lbs Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Amy (sister, LBR)

TRYGVE PUGH, Ponoka, ABEvents: Steer wrestling, Tie down roping, team roping (header) Born: July 24, 1981 Yearturned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (5) 2001-02, 2007, 2010, 2012 2013 Standings:13th 2013 Earnings: $13,438 Career highlights: 2000 CPRA Rookie of the Year, 2002 BCCircuit Champion Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 6' 270 lbs Family:Jolynn (wife), Keely (daughter) Family in rodeo: Wally (father, SW)

MATT REEVES, Cross Plains, TXEvents: Steer wrestling Born: July 6, 1978 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications:(2) 2010, 2012 WNFR qualifications: (5) 2007, 2009-10, 2012-13 Special interests:Riding colts Family: Savannah (wife) Family in rodeo: Savannah (wife, LBR), Jim (father,former PRCA tie-down roper)

CLINT ROBINSON, Spanish Fork, UTEvents: Tie down roping, steer wrestling Born: July 16, 1982 Year turned pro: 2003 CFRqualifications: (5) TDR 2007, 2009-12; SW 2007 WNFR qualifications: (4) 2006, 2008-09, 2012 Career highlights: 2007 Canadian high point and tie down roping champion,2003 PRCA Resistol AA and TDR Rookie of the Year, 2010 Alberta Circuit champion Otheroccupation: Raising and training horses Height and weight: 6' 1', 230 lbs Family:Robyn (wife) Family in rodeo: Lance (father, NFR qualifier SW-TDR)

LEE ROMBOUGH, Sexsmith, ABEvents: Tie down roping team roping, steer wrestling Born: June 15, 1985 Year turnedpro: 2010 Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 5' 11', 175 lbs Family: Jamie(wife), Lyle, Jordan and Kiana

BRAD RUDOLF, Winnemucca, NVEvents: Saddle bronc riding Born: July 7, 1980 Year turned pro: 1999 CFR qualifica-tions: (2) 2011-12 Career highlights: 2006 Dodge Great lakes Circuit Finals championOther occupation: Saddle maker Height and weight: 5'9”, 165 lbs Family: AnnaCatherine (daughter)

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RANDY SMITH, Pincher Creek, ABEvents: Team roping , tie down roping Born: May 23, 1980 Year turned pro: 2007 CFRqualifications: TDR (2) 2008, 2010 Other occupation: Horse trainer Height andweight: 6'1”, 190 lbs Family: Nina (wife, LBR) Family in rodeo: Shayne (brother, TR),Rhonda Sayers (sister, LBR), Dustin Flundra (brother-in-law, SB)

TY TAYPOTAT, Regina, SKEvents: Event: Bareback riding CFR qualifications: (2) 2011-12 Career highlights: 2011Permit Award winner and Rookie of the Year Height and weight: 5'8”, 160 lbs Family: SingleFamily: Curtis, (father), Darrel (uncle, TDR)

KYLE THOMSON, Lundbreck, ABEvents: Saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping; Born: Feb 23, 1978; Year turned pro:2000; CFR qualifications: SB (9), 2001-02, 2004-05, 2008-12; SW (1) 2006 Career high-lights: 2002, 2009, 2011 All Around Champion; 4 time AB Circuit AA Champion; 2002, 2004,2010 CFR average winner (SB); 2009 High Point Champion; 2012 Linderman Award WinnerOther occupation: rancher / carpenter Height and weight: 6’2”, 220 lbs Family: Jo-Dee,(wife), Waci and Teytan (daughters) Ryatt (son)

JESSE TORKELSON, Warburg, ABEvents: Bull riding Born: Dec 25, 1983 Year turned pro: 2002 CFR qualifications: (3)2009-11 2013 atandings: 15th 2013 earnings: $15,385.20 Career highlights: 2010Canadian champion, 2011 AB Circuit champion, Prince William helped pull Jesse's rope during aprivate bull riding demonstration the night prior to 2011 StampedeOther occupation: Log home builder Special interests: Hunting and training horses Heightand weight: 5'9”, 165 lbs Family: Tiffany (wife), Jax and Blaze (sons)

STEVEN TURNER, Cochrane, ABEvent: Bull riding Born: May 3, 1982 Year turned pro: 2002 CFR qualifications: (10)2002-04, 2006-12 2013 Standings: 14th 2013 earnings: $17,215.25 Career highlights:4 time Canadian AA champion (2003, 2007-08, 2010) Other occupation: Rancher Specialinterests: hunting, fishing, hockey and golf Family: single Family in rodeo: Jody (broth-er, BR), Heather (sister, LBR)

JR VEZAIN, Cowley, WYEvents: Bareback riding Born: February 22, 1992 Year turned pro: 2011 CFR qualifica-tions: BB (1) 2012 WNFR qualifications: BB (2) 2012-13 2013 standings: 13th2013 Earnings: $7865.81 2013 Highlights: Pincher Creek Champion Career highlights:2012 Canadian champion, High School and College Bareback Champion, High School BullRiding and All Around Champion Other occupation: Working toward Associate Degree inBusiness Height and weight: 5'8”, 140 lbs Family: Single

RILEY WARREN, Stettler, ABEvents: Tie down roping, team roping Born: Sept 23, 1989 Year turned pro: 2012 CFRqualifications: (1) 2012 Career highlights: Lakeland Rodeo Association and FoothillsCowboys Association team roping champion; Wildrose Rodeo Association and CanadianCowboys Association tie down roping champion Height and weight: 5' 9”, 200 lbs Family:Single Family in rodeo: Rod Warren (SB and AA Champion of Canada, NFR aggregate winner)

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Justin Miller - 2013 Ponoka Stampedephoto by Sarah Timmons

JUSTIN MILLER - Neepawa, MBEvent:Event: Steer wrestling Born: September 18, 1988CFR qualifications:CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings:2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $37,966.602013 highlights: 2013 highlights: Maple Creek Champion, CPRA Rookie of the Year Career highlights:Career highlights: 2012 CCA Season Leader; 2010, 2009 NIRA Great Plains Region SW ChampionSpecial interests:Special interests: HockeyHeight and weight:Height and weight: 5'10" 200 lbsFamily:Family: Single

KERILEE NOVAL - Turner Valley, ABEvent: Event: Ladies barrel racing Born: April 18, 1993 Year turned pro:Year turned pro: 2013 Career highlightsCareer highlights:: 2013 Ponoka Short Go qualifier;National High School Finals qualifier Other occupation:Other occupation: Student (studying Natural Sciences at the University of Calgary) Special interests:Special interests: snowboarding Family in rodeo:Family in rodeo: Sisters, Sasha and Shelby (LBR)

2013 Rookie of the Year

2013 Permit Award Winner

Kerilee Noval - 2013 Medicine Hat Stampedephoto by Sarah Timmons


NANCY CSABAY

Taber, ABEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: July 19, 1968 CFR qualifications: (4) 2001, 2003, 2012-132013 standings: 8th2013 earnings: $26,465.942013 highlights: Kennedy LBR Champion; 2nd at Armstrong; 2nd at Rocky(right behind World Champion, Mary Walker)Occupation: Barrel horse trainerSpecial interests: Watching daughter Kate's gymnastics

Height: 5'4"Family: Tony (husband), Kate (daughter) Family in rodeo: Arnold Haraga (father-deceased, Canadian Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee)

KATIE GARTHWAITE

Merritt, BCEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: March 21, 1979Year turned pro: 1996CFR qualifications: (1) 2013WNFR qualifications: (1) 19992013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $15,203.532013 highlights: Winning Grande Prairie and Leduc on the same weekend;Armstrong Champion. Owner of (FC Guys Prime Time) - 2013 Horse With the

Most HeartOther occupation: Ranching and training barrel horsesHeight: 5'6"Family: Mike (husband), Gracie (daughter)

BRITANY DIAZ

Mandan, NDEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: July 28, 1983Year turned pro: 2008CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 2013WNFR qualifications: 20112013 standings: 5th2013 earnings: $32,722.612013 highlights: Bonnyville championCareer highlights: 2011 San Antonio LBR Champion;

2009 Badlands Circuit ChampionHeight: 5'6" Family: Isaac (husband, SB)

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DEB GUELLY

Okotoks, ABEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: October 13, 1968Year turned pro: 1992CFR qualifications: (21) 1992-2011, 2013WNFR qualifications: (5) 1995, 1999, 2004, 2007-082013 standings: 7th2013 earnings: $29,659.37Career highlights: 1995-96, 1998, 2000, 2007 Canadian Barrel RacingChampion, first barrel racer to qualify for CFR 20 consecutive years, 3 time

Canadian season leader, Two time owner of Horse with the Most Heart, (Buck, 2000; Reiner, 2009)Height: 5'6"

LISA LOCKHART

- 2013 Canadian Ladies Barrel Racing Champion

Oelrichs, SDEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: November 11, 1965CFR qualifications: (8) 2006-13WNFR qualifications: (7) 2007-132013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $88,649.772013 highlights: Falkland, Luxton, Innisfail, Grimshaw championCareer highlights: 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013 Canadian Champion; Set CFR all-event earnings record ($64,356) in 2013; Set Aggregate time record (87.48 sec.)

in 2011; 2010 Canadian Season Leader; 2008, 2010 AB Circuit ChampionSpecial interests: Pencil sketching, NASCAR racing and curlingHeight: 5'5”Family: Grady (husband), Alyssa (daughter), Thane and Cade (sons)

WACEY HOLLINGWORTH

Valleyview, ABEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: March 5, 1991Year turned pro: 2011CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $18,478.092013 highlights: McCord championOther occupation: PhotographerHeight: 5'7"

Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Jodi (mother LBR)



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BRENDA MAYS

Terrebonne, OREvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: October 15, 1968Year tuned pro: 1995CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13WNFR qualifications: 2007-122013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $35,870.372013 highlights: Ponoka Stampede Bonus Round championOther occupation: Horse trainer

Height: 5'5"Family: Andy Easterly (husband), Kyle Easterly (son)

CRANNA ROBERTS

Lacombe, ABEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: April 13, 1973Year turned pro: 2006CFR qualifications: (2) 2012-132013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $15,090.472013 highlights: Being able to ride Mooney who came back from injury;Lethbridge ChampionCareer highlights: Calgary Stampede qualifier, Ponoka Short Go qualifier;

Owner of Leaguer Moon (Mooney) - 2012 Horse With the Most HeartOther occupation: Horse trainer, Owner/Operator of Anchor R RanchSpecial interests: River boating, training young horsesHeight: 5'2"Family: Dave (husband), Coby (daughter)

TARA MULDOON

Hinton, ABEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: November 27, 1978Year turned pro: 2003CFR qualifications: 2005-06, 20132013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $21,779.512013 highlights: “Rev” placing at first rodeo-Falkland, Pincher Creek champion(first win for “Rev”)CFR: (3) 2005-06, 2013

Career highlights: 2005 Reserve Canadian LBR Champion Other occupation: IT CoordinatorSpecial interests: Snowboarding, dirt biking, travel campingHeight: 5'4"



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KIM SCHULZE

Larkspur, COEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: June 11, 1964Year turned pro: 2002CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $37,605.402013 highlights: La Crete championSpecial interests: Camping, hikingHeight: 5'2"

Family: Shayne (husband) Cade and Kal (sons)

KIRSTY WHITE

Big Valley, ABEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: September 21, 1965Year turned pro: 1992CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $35,742.302013 highlights: Okotoks champion, Won final round of CFRCareer highlights: 2012 Canadian Cowgirl of the YearOther occupation: Horse trainer/farrier

Height: 5'4"Family: Dane Larocque (son)Family in rodeo: Allison (sister), Everett (brother-in-law) and Brock (nephew)

NIKKI STEFFES

Vale, SDEvents: Ladies barrel racingBorn: April 7, 1987 Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (1) 2013WNFR qualifications: (1) 20122013 standings: 6th2013 earnings: $31,304.842013 highlights: Dawson Creek championCareer highlights: 2012 Fort Worth LBR Champion; 2011

Pendleton Round Up LBR Champion; 2 time NIRA All Around ChampionSpecial interests: Working at family's ranch, training young horsesHeight: 5'7"Family: Single

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GAYLENE BUFF, Westwold, BCEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: May 16, 1878 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifica-tions: (4) 2008-09, 2011-12 2013 standings: 14th 2013 earnings: $8471.17 Careerhighlights: 2001 Cowgirl of the Year, 2009 Canadian Barrel Racing champion, 2008 Rookieof the Year, 2008 Wrangler Tour champion, 2008 Prairie Circuit champion Other occupa-tion: Office Manager for family logging business Height: 5'9” Family: Erik (husband), Pete(son), Gloria (daughter)

TRULA CHURCHILL, Valentine, NEEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: October 8, 1969 Year turned pro: 1996 (Cdn card2010) CFR qualifications: (2) 2011-12 WNFR qualifications: (2) 2012-13 CareerHighlights: 2 time NFR qualifier, 2011 Canadian Champion, 1996 WPRA Rookie of the YearOther Occupation: Rancher Family: Linn (husband, 2006 NFR SW qualifier)

SUZANNE DEPAOLI, Longview, ABEvent: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: July 9, 1952 in Calgary, AB Year Turned Pro: 1980CFR Qualifications: (4) 1989, 2002-03, 2008 Other occupation: Singer/songwriter,model Family: Don (husband, TR), Colter (son, TR), Steele (son, TR, TDR)

SARAH GERARD, Savona, BCEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: Dec 19, 1976 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifica-tions: (1) 2003 Career highlights: 3 time BCRA champion Other occupation: Horsetrainer Family: Jason: Odessa (daughter), Troy (son) Family in rodeo: Jolene Seitz (sister,LBR)

VALERIE GILLESPIE, Finnegan, ABEvent: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: December 25, 1986 Year Turned Pro: 2012 Careerhighlights: 2 time FCA champion Other occupation: Livestock inspector Height: 5' 3”Family: single

ADEL HANSEN, Okotoks, ABEvent: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: September 7, 1965 Year Turned Pro: 2009 CFR quali-fications: (2) 2009, 2012 Career highlights: Canadian Rookie of the Year 2009, FCA,Lakeland and Wild Rose Rodeo Assoc. Champion Other occupation: Petroleum Pricing &Maret Strategy Manager Height: 5' 2” Family: Jessica (daughter, LBR) & Jordan (son, BR)

RENE LECLERCQ, Holden, ABEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: July 31, 1994 Year turned pro: 2013 Career high-lights: WRA, LRA, ABRA champion, first pro win - Jasper in 2013 Other occupation:Horse trainer Special interests: Playing sports, especially basketball Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Corleen (mother, LBR)

JULIE LEGGETT, Kamloops, BCEvent: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: August 27, 1969 Year Turned Pro: 2010 CareerHighlights: 2011 Wrangler Tour Champion Other achievements: BA Degree from UBCSpecial Interests: Gardening, fitness and sports Height: 5’4” Family: Jim (husband);Vanessa, and Robert (children) Family in Rodeo: Vanessa (daughter, LBR) Tracey Schmidt(sister, LBR)


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STEFFANIE MATHER, Medicine Hat, ABEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: April 4, 1989 Year turned pro: 2011 CFR qualifica-tions: (1) 2012 Special interests: Basketball, volleyball, fishing Family: Single

RYLEE MCKENZIE, St Paul, ABEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: Feb 2, 1989 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifica-tions: (2) 2011-12 Career highlights: 2003 LBR Permit of the Year Winner OtherOccupation: Horse trainer Height: 5' Family: Single

PAMELA MORRISON, Celista, BCEvent: Ladies Barrel Racing Born: March 17, 1981 in Kamloops, BC Year Turned Pro:2010 Other Occupation: Training barrel horses Special Interests: Snowmobiling, wake-boarding, dirt biking Height: 5’4” Family: Husband, Tyler; Son, Kolten

LINDSAY SEARS, Nanton, ABEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: Jan 1, 1981 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifica-tions: (7) 2006-12 WNFR qualifications: (7) 2006-12 Career highlights: 2008, 2011World Champion, 2007, 2009 Reserve World Champion; set single season earnings record in2008 ($323,570), set single (regular) season earnings record 2008 ($184, 567), Won $2 mil-lion dollar Houston Rodeo twice, 2008 Calgary Stampede champion ($113, 500) Otheroccupation: Horse trainer Height: 5'3” Family: Single

JOLEEN SEITZ, Savona, BCEvent: Ladies barrel Racing Born: Nov. 30, 1978 Year Turned Pro: 1992 CFRQualifications: (8) 2004-11 Career Highlights: Calgary Stampede champion 2008($107,000); Canadian rookie of the year 2204; Owner of Horse with the Most Heart (Guy)2005-06; AB circuit champion 2006; BC circuit champion 2005 Height: 5’7” Family: Cam(husband), Tosha (daughter) (won 2011 BC Rodeo Association’s Junior barrel racing champi-onship riding Guy) Family in Rodeo: Sisters Sarah and Shaylene Downey (LBR)

NINA SMITH, Pincher Creek, ABEvent: Ladies barrel Racing Born: May 11, 1982; Year Turned Pro: 1992 Family inRodeo: Randy (husband, TDR); Dustin Flundra (brother, SB); Niki Flundra (sister-in-law,Trick Rider/Liberty Horse Trainer)

LACI SUITOR, Cessford, ABEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: April 2, 1989 Year turned pro: 2011 2013 standings:15th 2013 earnings: $8816.25 Career highlights: 2012 Foothills Cowboys Associationseason leader, 2012 BRN4D World Finals champion Other occupation: Dental Assistantand Arbonne consultant Height: 5'4” Family: Single

MELISSA THIESSEN, Stettler, ABEvent: Ladies barrel racing Born: July 24, 1968 Year turned pro: 1997 Other occupa-tion: Owner/operator Turtle Club Car Wash; Horse Trainer Height: 5'3” Family: Steve(husband, TR, TDR)


Top Team Ropers of

2013 - HEADERSCLINT BUHLER

Okotoks, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: May 20, 1982 Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (4) 2010-132013 standings: 3rd2013 earnings: $28,109.78 2013 highlights: Stavely, Merritt, Strathmore, Ponoka and the Wrangler Tour2013 Champion (Header)Career highlights: 2010 Wrangler Tour Finale Champion (Header)

Other occupation: Farrier and rope horse trainerHeight and weight: 6'2" 185 lbsFamily: Brook (wife)

BRAIDY DAVIES

Medicine Hat, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: April 23, 1986Year turned pro: 2004CFR qualifications: (3) 2004, 2008, 20132013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $19,399.80 2013 highlights: Qualifying for the Canadian Finals with again Chase Simpsonheeling this timeHeight and weight: 6' 1" 195 lbs

Family: Catherine (wife)

BRETT BUSS

Ponoka, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: July 10, 1989Year turned pro: 2008CFR qualifications: (4) 2008-09, 2011, 20132013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $14,919.43 2013 highlights: Camrose, Okotoks championCareer highlights: 2008, 2011 Season LeaderOther occupation: Farrier


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Top Team Ropers of

2013 - HEADERSSTEELE DEPAOLI

Longview, ABEvents: Team roping tie down ropingBorn: November 21, 1986 Year turned pro: 2003CFR qualifications: (6) 2005, 2009-132013 standings: 8th2013 earnings: $15,540.002013 highlights: Benalto, Grimshaw, Sundre ChampionCareer highlights: Qualified with Dad, (Don), in 2005, 2009 and 2010 in TR.Owns Zippy - only horse to qualify for CFR in TDR and LBR

Height and weight: 5'11" 155 lbsFamily: SingleFamily in rodeo: Suzanne (mother, LBR), Don (father, TR), Colter (brother, TR)

JACKSON LOUIS

Vernon, BCEvents: Team ropingBorn: January 1, 1980Year turned pro: 1999CFR qualifications: (3) 2005, 2010, 20132013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,457.902013 highlights: Medicine Hat (spring), Abbotsford championOther occupation: Stable owner and instructorSpecial interests: Fishing

Height and weight: 6'0" 260 lbsFamily: Shaylen (wife), Benjamin Young Pine (son)Family in rodeo: All of the Louis and Gottfriedson families

TRAVIS GALLAIS

Red Deer, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: December 7, 1971Year turned pro: 1996CFR qualifications: (13) 2000-2011, 20132013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $13,054.18 2013 highlights: Peace River and Dawson Creek ChampionCareer highlights: 3 time Canadian Champion (2003, 2005, 2009), 2006 Canadianseason leader, 2005 CFR Average champion, 2002, PRCA Rookie (TR) of the Year

Other occupation: FarrierSpecial interests: Hockey, golf, skiing Height and weight: 6'2" 235 lbsFamily: Lisa (wife), Trey (son), Jordan (daughter)


Top Team Ropers of

2013 - HEADERSROLAND MCFADDEN

Vulcan, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: January 17, 1986Year turned pro: 2008CFR qualifications: (4) 2009, 2011-132013 standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $28,768.96 2013 highlights: High Prairie ChampionCareer highlights: 2012 Reserve Season Leader; 2012 CFR Reserve Average;2008 West of the Rockies ChampionOther occupations: Rancher, stuntman

Special interests: Hockey, football, baseball, golfHeight and weight: 5'9" 170 lbsFamily: Single

JESSE SHEFFIELD

Delta, COEvents: Team ropingBorn: December 30, 1978Year tuned pro: 1998CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 5th2013 earnings: $23,821.35 2013 highlights: Qualifying for first CFRHeight and weight: 6' 0" 200 lbsFamily: Jody (wife)

KOLTON SCHMIDT

- 2013 Canadian Heading Champion

Barrhead, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: June 27, 1994Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 20132013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $30,130.11 2013 highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; Williams Lake Stampede ChampionOther occupation: StudentHeight and weight: 5'10" 150 lbs

Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Ronald (father, TR), Levi (brother, TR), Taylor (sister, LBR, TR)


Top Team Ropers of

2013 - HEADERSLEVI SIMPSON

Ponoka, ABEvents: Team roping, Tie down ropingBorn: March 27, 1988Year turned pro: 2008CFR qualifications: (5) 2009-13 2013 standings: 6th2013 earnings: $22,334.44 2013 highlights: Leduc, Bonnyville, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail,Wainwright, Pincher Creek, Armstrong ChampionCareer highlights: 2011 Canadian Team Roping (Header) Champion; 2010,

2011 Ponoka Stampede Champion; 2010 AB Circuit Champion; 2009 & 2012 Reserve Canadian ChampionOther occupation: ElectricianHeight and weight: 5'10" 210 lbsFamily: Rebecca (wife)Family in rodeo: Chase (brother, TR)

CLAY ULLERY

Two Hills, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: February 1, 1993Year turned pro: 2011CFR qualifications: (3) 2011-132013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $25,569.07 2013 highlights: CFR Average championCareer highlights: 2012-13 Grande Prairie ChampionHeight and weight: 5'10" 150 lbs

Family: singleFamily in rodeo: 4th generation rodeo cowboy

DALE SKOCDOPOLE

Big Valley, ABEvents: Team roping, tie down ropingBorn: June 12, 1973Year turned pro: 2000CFR qualifications: TDR (2) 2002, 2006, TR (6) 2001, 2004, 2006-07, 2010,20132013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $15,242.49 2013 highlights: Making the CFR again, being in Final Four at Ponoka, Tee PeeCreek, Morris and Jasper champion

Other occupation: RancherHeight and weight: 6'2" 175 lbsFamily: Diane (wife), Coy (son)Family in rodeo: Wayne (brother, TR)

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JORDAN DODDS, Ponoka, ABEvent: Team roping Born: August 7, 1984 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 20122013 standings: 19th 2013 earnings: $7573.62 Other occupation: Wrangler, horse trainer, stunt workHeight and weight: 6'2”, 175 lbs Family: Robyn (wife), Jolee (daughter) Family in rodeo: Jacob Stemo(nephew, BB, BR)

MARTY LILLICO, Stettler, ABEvent: Team roping Born: Dec 17, 1969 Year turned pro: 2003CFR qualifications: (10) 2003-2012 2013 standings: 18th 2013 earnings: $8011.32 Career highlights:2004 Sask Circuit champion Other occupation: Truck driver, horse trainer Special interests: Movies,camping, horses Height and weight: 5'8”, 185 lbs Family: Jayne Bolin (wife), Cruze (son)

MURRAY LINTHICUM, Glentworth, SKEvent: Team roping Born: Dec 29, 1964 Year turned pro: 1989 CFR qualifications: (10) 2000-05,2007-10 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings: 8440.03 Career highlights: 2001, 2004, 2008 Canadianchampion, 2002 Olympic Gold Medal, 2002, 2004 Canadian season leader Other occupation: RancherHeight and weight: 6'1”, 190 lbs Family: Jan (wife), Clayton (son) Family in rodeo: Tyler and JessePopescul (nephews, TR)

JUSTIN MCCARROLL, Camrose, ABEvent: Team roping Born: Jan 7, 1983 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (6) 2003, 2006-102013 standings: 14th 2013 earnings: 8599.75 Career highlights: 2006-07 Canadian champion, 2009CFR Average champion Other occupation: School teacher Special interests: Golf, hockey and basket-ball Height and weight: 6', 170 lbs Family: Kendra (wife), Halle (daughter) Family in rodeo: Cody andBrett (brothers, TR), Clark (cousin, TR)

JEFF ROBSON, Airdrie, ABEvent: Team roping Born: April 10, 1970 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (4) 2003-04, 2007,2012 Other occupation: Businessman, CPRA (Interim) General Manager Special interests: Golf andhockey Height and weight: 6'195 lbs Family: Barb (wife), Havey, Mattye, and Tevary (daughters), Britt(son)

DUSTIN ROUND, Lacombe, ABEvent: Team roping Born: June 24, 1988 Year turned pro: 2010 Height and weight: 5'6”, 148 lbsFamily: Tatum (wife) Family in rodeo: Keith (father, TR)

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TAYLOR BROWER

Stettler, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: October 28, 1987Year turned pro: 2012CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $12,827.63 2013 highlights: Harmon Valley champion, Dawson Creek Co-championOther occupation: WelderSpecial interests: Golf

Height and weight: 6'1" 200 lbsFamily: Kobi Olinek (wife) Crewe (son)Family in rodeo: Clay (father, SW), Ken (grandfather, SB/BB), Bart (uncle, SB, TR) Clint (brother, TR)

TYREL FLEWELLING

- 2013 Canadian Heeling Champion

Lacombe, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: September 16, 1986Year turned professional: 2010CFR qualifications: (3) 2010-11, 20132013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $32,302.422013 highlights: Dawson Creek and Williams Lake ChampionCareer highlights: 2011, 2013 Canadian Team Roping Champion; 2011 CFRAverage Winner, 2010 Season Leader (Heeler)

Other occupation: ExporterSpecial interests: Training rope horses, watching the Patriots play on Sunday Height and weight: 6'0" 185 lbsFamily: Carli (wife)

STACY CORNET

Brant, ABEvents: Team roping, tie down ropingBorn: September 14, 1971 Year turned pro: 2004CFR qualifications: (4) 2006-2008, 20132013 standings: 8th2013 earnings: $16,110.96 2013 highlights: Jasper Tie-Down and Team Roping ChampionCareer highlights: 4 time TDR and High Point, once Team Roping champion-CCA

Other occupation: FarrierSpecial interests: Training horsesHeight and weight: 5'8" 220 lbsFamily: Lisa (wife), Jordyn (daughter), Colt (son)

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MATT FAWCETT

Stettler, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: September 27, 1978 Year turned pro: 2005CFR qualifications: (5) 2006-08, 2011, 20132013 standings: 4th2013 earnings: $25,386.34 Career highlights: 2011 Canadian Season LeaderOccupation: FarrierHeight and weight: 6'0" 200 lbs

Family: Karla (wife), Caleb (s0n)Family in rodeo: Kenton (brother, TR)

BRETT MCCARROLL

Camrose, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: November 23, 1985CFR qualifications: (10) 2003, 2005-20132013 standings: 3rd2013 earnings: $25,561.23 2013 highlights: Ponoka and Strathmore ChampionCareer highlights: 2009 CFR Average Champion; 2006, 2007 Canadian TeamRoping (Heeler) ChampionOther occupation: Horse trainer

Special interests: Golf, hockey, baseballHeight and weight: 5'10" 160 lbsFamily: Renee (wife) Coy (son)Family in rodeo: Cody, Justin (brothers, TR), Clark (cousin, TR)

CHAD JOHNSON

Del Bonita, ABEvents: Tie down roping, team ropingBorn: January 22, 1972Year turned pro: 1995CFR qualifications: 7 (TDR) 2004-2010, 2013, 6 (TR) 2000-01, 2004, 2008,2012, 20132013 standings: 10th2013 earnings: $14,029.12Other occupation: RancherHeight and weight: 5'7" 175 lbs

Family: Leanne (wife)Family in rodeo: Arnie (father, TDR)

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RHEN RICHARD

Roosevelt, UTEvents: Team roping, tie down ropingBorn: May 22, 1989Year turned pro: 2009CFR qualifications: TR (3) 2011-132013 standings: 5th2013 earnings: $23,821.34 Career highlights: 2008 PRCA Heeling Rookie of the Year; 2007 National HighSchool Finals Rodeo All-Around and TDR ChampionOther occupation: Horse trainer

Special interests: Hunting and familyHeight and weight: 6'1" 200 lbsFamily: Challis (wife)Family in rodeo: Kaden (brother)

KASPER ROY

Mossleigh, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: June 19, 1993Year turned pro: 2010CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 9th2013 earnings: $15,539.98 2013 highlights: Benalto, Grimshaw, Sundre ChampionSpecial interests: cowboy poetryHeight and weight: 6'2" 200 lbs

Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: David (father, SW, TR)

JOHN ROBERTSON

Polson, MTEvents: Team ropingBorn: January 21, 1985Year turned pro: 20032013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $21,557.48 2013 highlights: Bonnyville, Wainwright, Rocky Mountain House, PincherCreek, Armstrong ChampionCareer highlights: 2006, 2011 Montana Circuit Champion; 2007 Denver StockShow Champion

Height and weight: 6'0" 200 lbsFamily: Jessica (wife)


Top Team Ropers of

2013 - HEELERSCHASE SIMPSON

Claresholm, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: May 23, 1986Year turned pro: 2004CFR qualifications: (5) 2004, 2010-20132013 standings: 7th2013 earnings: $19,399.81 Career highlights: 2010 Canadian champion (Header); 2010 Average (Heading)ChampionOther occupations: Farrier, hunting guide

Special interests: hunting, roping, familyHeight and weight: 5'10" 218 lbsFamily: Britt (wife), Jewel and Ivey (daughters)Family in rodeo: Levi (brother, TR)

RILEY WILSON

Cardston, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: February 26, 1975CFR qualifications: (11) 2000-2005, 2009-20132013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,457.922013 highlights: Medicine Hat (spring) champion, Abbotsford Co-championCareer highlights: 1999, 2002-03 Season Leader; 2002 CFR Average WinnerOther occupation: Horse trainer, roping instructor and farrierHeight and weight: 6'1" 190 lbs

Family: SingleFamily in rodeo: Bob (father), Monica (mother), Randa (sister) and Mark (brother in law)

TRENT TUNKE

Medicine Hat, ABEvents: Team ropingBorn: October 24, 1990Year turned pro: 2012CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 standings: 2nd2013: earnings: $26,840.39 2013 highlights: Short Round Ponoka; High Prairie ChampionCareer highlights: 2010 Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Champion TeamRoping Heeler

Other occupation: OilfieldHeight and weight: 6'0" 185 lbs


More Top Heelers

TRAVIS BOOTH, Claresholm, ABEvents: Team roping Born: Feb 23, 1985 CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 Other occupation: Partner - Frontier Western Shop, Claresholm Height and weight: 6', 179 lbsFamily: Sierra (wife, LBR)

JEREMY BUHLER, Arrowwood, ABEvent: Team roping Born: Dec. 8, 1987 Year turned pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: (2)2011-12 2013 standings: 16th 2013 earnings: $7985.52 Other occupation: FarrierHeight and weight: 6'2” Family: single Family in rodeo: Clint (brother, TR)

ROCKY DALLYN, Nanton, ABEvent: Team roping Born: June 28, 1967 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications:(13) 2000-2012 2013 standings: 17th 2013 earnings: $7912.272013 highlights: Okotoks champion Career highlights: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2010Canadian champion, 2006 Season Leader, 2005 CFR Average winner, 2002 Olympic GoldMedal, Canadian career earnings leader (heeler) $70,311 Other occupation: Carpenter;Property inspector; Runs a commercial decking business Height and weight: 5'10”, 190 lbsFamily: Janice (wife, LBR), Jenna (daughter, LBR), Britt (son)

Clark McCarroll, Daysland, ABEvent: Team Roping Born: March 1, 1980 at Camrose, AB Year Turned Pro: 2002 CFRQualifications: (1) 2009 Career highlights: 2008 West of the Rockies Champion, 2006LRA Champion Other Occupation: Farrier Special interests: Watching baseball and hockey, golfing with rodeo friends Height and Weight: 6'1”, 185 lbs Family in Rodeo:Cody, Justin and Brett (cousins, all TR)

ROCKY ROSS, Botha, ABEvent: Team roping Born: Sept. 15, 1973 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications:(9) 2000, 2003-08, 2010-11 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings: $8011.35 Otheroccupation: Farrier Height and weight: 5'6”, 190 lbs Family: Christine (wife, LBR)Randon and Denim (sons), Aubrey (daughter)

KEVIN SCHREINER, Medicine Hat, ABEvent: Team roping Born: Dec 10, 1979 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (7)2002-05, 2009, 2011-12 Career highlights: 2009 Canadian champion (heeler), 1999Canadian champion (header) 2002-03 Season leader Other occupation: Cactus WellService-swabbing gas wells Height and weight: 6', 250 lbs Family: Kara (wife), Kody(daughter), Blade (son) Family in rodeo: Kara (wife), Clint (brother) George (father) allTeam Ropers


2013 Top Novice Saddle Bronc RidersZEKE THURSTON

- 2013 Novice Saddle Bronc Champion

Big Valley, ABEvents: Saddle broncBorn: July 15, 1994CFR qualifications: BSR (1) 2008, NSB (1) 20132013 earnings: $8,734.102013 highlights: 84 pts Bremerton PRCA Rodeo, broken ankle in June but stillqualified for CFRCareer highlights: 2011 LRA Novice Saddle Bronc Champion; 2008 Canadiansteer riding champion; 2005 Contract Act of the YearHeight and weight: 5'9” 145 lbs

Family in rodeo: Skeeter (father, former CFR/NFR bronc rider); Wyatt and Sam (brothers, SB)

JAKE WATSON

Hudsons Hope, BCEvents: Saddle broncBorn: April 9, 1993 CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 20132013 earnings: $5,790.312013 highlights: Third in average - 2013 National College Finals, Casper,WyomingHeight and weight: 5'6” 145 lbs

KALE MCKENZIE

Rocky Mountain House, ABEvents: Saddle broncBorn: February 22, 1992CFR qualifications: NSB (1) 20132013 earnings: $8,621.262013 highlights: Taber Open Saddle Bronc Champion; Coleman, Benalto, LaCrete and Pincher Creek Novice Saddle Bronc ChampionCareer highlights: 2011 Innisfail Novice Saddle Bronc Champion; 2010 AHSRASeason Leader, Finals Average and Provincial Saddle Bronc ChampionHeight and weight: 6'1” 150 lbs

Family in rodeo: Allan (father, former CFR SB)


2013 Top Novice Bareback RidersKODY LAMB

- 2013 Novice Bareback Champion

Sherwood Park, ABEvents: BarebackBorn: June 29, 1994 CFR qualifications: (2) NBB 2012-132013 earnings: $10,735.652013 highlights: 2013 Canadian Novice BB champion; Strathmore, Grimshaw,La Crete, Dawson Creek, Lethbridge and Sundre Novice Bareback ChampionCareer highlights: 2013 Calgary Stampede Novice Bareback Champion, 2013Calgary Stampede Novice Tour ChampionSpecial interests: Playing guitar, singing, songwriting

Height and weight: 6'2” 160 lbsFamily in rodeo: Kallie (sister, LBR)

JACOB STEMO

Calgary, ABEvents: BarebackBorn: March 24, 1993 2013 earnings: $5,928.24CFR qualifications: (2) NBB 2012-13Career highlights: 2012 Canadian Novice Bareback Champion, CalgaryStampede boys steer riding and novice bareback riding championSpecial interests: RugbyHeight and weight: 5'7” 165 lbsFamily in rodeo: Jordan Dodds, TR

PHILIPPE HARVEY

Cochrane, ABEvents: BarebackBorn: February 28, 1992 CFR qualifications: (1) NBB 20132013 earnings: $10,130.98Career highlights: 2011 St. Tite, QC Novice Bareback ChampionHeight and weight: 5'8” 160 lbs


2013 Top Steer RidersKAGEN SCHMIDT

- 2013 Steer Riding Champion

Barrhead, ABEvents: Steer ridingBorn: November 3, 1998 CFR qualifications: BSR (2) 2012-132013 earnings: $8,169.872013 highlights: 2013 Canadian championCareer highlights: 2012 CPRA, LRA and WRA Steer Riding Season Leader and ChampionHeight and weight: 5'8" 125 lbsSpecial interests: Hockey

Family in rodeo: David (father); Ronald (uncle), Kolton (cousin) all Team Ropers

CAMERON BROWN

Cremona, ABEvents: Steer ridingBorn: March 26, 1999 CFR qualifications: (1) 20132013 earnings: $5,793.282013 highlights: Won Strathmore Heritage Days 2013 riding the Bounty Cowfor 81 pts. Won Dawson CreekCareer highlights: Winning Strathmore, Dawson Creek, Hand Hills and SundreRodeosHeight: 5'6”

Special interests: Hunting and fishing

DAWSON HAY

Wildwood, ABEvents: Steer ridingBorn: July 13, 1998CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 earnings: $7,046.612013 highlights: Won Bounty Cow Ride-Off at Strathmore, ABCareer highlights: Won Medicine Hat, Falkland, Grande Prairie, Hand Hills, Benalto, Harmon Valley and Kennedy RodeosHeight and weight: 5'2" 110 lbsFamily in rodeo: Rod (father) 8 time Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion and

Denny (uncle) 3 time Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion


2013 Top Steer RidersCONNOR FAUCHER

Calgary, ABEvents: Steer ridingBorn: December 2, 1998CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 earnings: $4,491.742013 highlights: Ponoka Stampede ChampionCareer highlights: Winning Ponoka Stampede, Stavely Indoor Rodeo andKananaskis (Coleman) RodeoHeight and weight: 5'7" 125 lbsSpecial interests: Sports, horseback riding, dirt-biking

Family in rodeo: Del (father, retired bull rider)

CHANCE BARRASS

Yellowhead City, ABEvents: Steer ridingBorn: September 28, 1998 2013 earnings: $3,064.33Career highlights: Rocky Mountain House Champion; CFR Record - 86 pointsHeight and weight: 5'7" 145 lbsSpecial interests: Wrestling

GRIFFIN SMELTZER

Claresholm, ABEvents: Steer ridingBorn: December 21, 1999CFR qualifications: (2) 2013 earnings: $4,221.032013 highlights: Williams Lake Stampede championHeight and weight: 5'4" 116 lbs

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