Calgary Stampede

Calgary, Alberta, July 7-16

Bareback Riding
Pool A: First round: 1. Tim O’Connell, 87.00 points on Calgary Stampede’s Shadow Warrior, $7,000; 2. Clint Laye, 86.00, $5,500; 3. R.C. Landingham, 84.00, $4,500; 4. Clayton Biglow, $3,250; 5. Cole Reiner, 82.50, $2,000; 6. (tie) Ben Kramer and Caleb Bennett, 82.00, $500 each. Second round: 1. Cole Reiner, 89.00 points on Calgary Stampede’s Rum Flavoured, $7,000; 2. Caleb Bennett, 86.50, $5,500; 3. Clayton Biglow, 85.50, $4,500; 4. Clint Laye, 83.50, $3,250; 5. Mason Clements, 82.50, $2,000; 6. Nick Pelke, 81.00, $1,000. Third round: 1. Clayton Biglow, 88.00 points on Macza Pro Rodeo’s I’m A Winner, $7,000; 2. Time O’Connell, 85.50, $5,500; 3. Caleb Bennett, 83.50, $4,500; 4. (tie) Clint Laye and R.C. Landingham, 82.50, $2,625 each; 6. Mason Clements, 79.00, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Clayton Biglow; 2. Tim O’Connell, 3. Clint Laye; 4. Caleb Bennett.
Pool B: First round: 1. Tanner Aus, 87.50 points on Bar C5’s Sunday Sinner, $7,000; 2. Cole Franks, 87.00, $5,500; 3. Cooper Cooke, 86.00, $4,500; 4. Jayco Roper, 84.50, $3,250; 5. Jacob Lees, 81.00, $2,000; 6. Ty Taypotat, 80.00, $1,000. Second round: 1. Cole Franks, 86.00 points on Calgary Stampede’s Xceptional Margarita, $7,000; 2. Tanner Aus, 84.50, $5,500; 3. Jacob Lees, 82.50, $4,500; 4. Jayco Roper, 81.50, $3,250; 5. (tie) Jess Pope and Cooper Cooke, 81.00, $1,500 each. Third round: 1. Cole Franks, 84.50 points on Calgary Stampede’s Weary Joke, $7,000; 2. Tanner Aus, 84.00, $5,500; 3. Ty Pope, 83.50, $4,500; 4. (tie) Cooper Cooke, Jacek Frost and Ty Taypotat, 83.00, $2,083 each. Qualifiers: 1. Cole Franks; 2. Tanner Aus; 3. Cooper Cooke; 4. (tie) Jacob Lees.
Pool C: First round: 1. Kody Lamb, 84.50 points on Vold Rodeo’s Mucho Dinero, $7,000; 2. Richmond Champion, 84.00, $5,500; 3. Cole Goodine, 83.00; $4,500; 4. Orin Larsen, 82.50, $3,250; 5. Leighton Berry, 81.50, $2,000; 6. Taylor Broussard, 81.00, $1,000. Second round: 1. Kaycee Feild, 87.00 points on Bar C5’s Black Feathers, $7,000; 2. Taylor Broussard, 86.00, $5,500; 3. Kody Lamb, 85.00; $4,500; 4. (tie) Orin Larsen and Richmond Champion, 83.00, $2,625 each; 6. Bradlee Miller, 82.50, $1,000. Third round: 1. Kade Sonnier, 86.00 points on Calgary Stampede’s Unfortunate Carma, $7,000; 2. (tie) Kaycee Field and Leighton Berry, 85.00, $5,000 each; 4. (tie) Richmond Champion and Sam Petersen, 84.50, $2,625 each; 6. (tie) Taylor Broussard and Kody Lamb, 84.00, $500 each. Qualifiers: 1. (tie) Kaycee Feild and Kody Lamb; 3. Richmond Champion; 4. Kade Sonnier.
Semifinals: 1. Kade Sonnier, 88.50 points on Calgary Stampede’s Born Fearless; 2. Tim O’Connell, 88.00; 3. (tie) Tanner Aus and Caleb Bennett, 87.00 each; 5. Jacob Lees, 86.50, $3,000; 6. Cooper Cooke, 86.00, $2,500; 7. Cole Franks, 85.50, $2,000; 8. Clayton Biglow, 85.00, $1,000; 9. Clint Laye, 84.50, $1,000; 10. Kaycee Feild, 84.00, $1,000; 11. Kody Lamb, 83.50; 12, Richmond Champion, 74.00, $1,000.
Finals: 1. Kade Sonnier, 92.00 points on Bar C5’s Virgil, $50,000; 2. Tim O’Connell, 90.00, $20,000; 3. Tanner Aus, 81.00, $10,000; 4. Caleb Bennett, NS, $7,500.

Steer Wrestling
Pool A: First round: 1. Dalton Massey, 4.7 seconds, $7,000; 2. (tie) Cody Devers and Tanner Brunner, 5.5, $5,000 each; 4. Stockton Graves, 6.1, $3,250; 5. Dirk Tavenner, 7.5, $2,000; 6. Don Payne, 9.5, $1,000.Second round: 1. Stockton Graves, 4.1 seconds, $7,000; 2. (tie) Dalton Massey and Tucker Allen, 4.2, $5,000 each; 4. Dirk Tavenner, 4.3, $3,250; 5. Cody Devers, 5.1, $2,000; 6. Curtis Cassidy, 7.4, $1,000. Third round: 1. (tie) Cody Devers and Stan Branco, 3.4 seconds, $6,250 each; 3. Dalton Massey, 3.6, $4,500; 4. Dirk Tavenner, 3.9, $3,250; 5. Tucker Allen, 4.0, $2,000; 6. Nick Guy, 12.9, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Dalton Massey; 2. Cody Devers; 3. Stockton Graves; 4. Dirk Tavenner.
Pool B: First round: 1. Scott Guenthner, 3.3 seconds, $7,000; 2. Will Lummus, 3.6, $5,500; 3. Tristan Martin, 3.7, $4,500; 4. Jonny Webb, 3.8, $3,250; 5. Timmy Sparing, 4.0, $2,000; 6. Tyler Waguespack, 4.2, $1,000. Second round: 1. Scott Guenthner, 3.4 seconds, $7,000; 2. Timmy Sparing, 3.8, $5,500; 3. (tie) Ty Erickson and Tristan Martin, 3.9, $3,875 each; 5. Tyler Waguespack, 4.3, $2,000; 6. Josh Hefner, 4.4, $1,000. Third round: 1. Ty Erickson, 3.7 seconds, $7,000; 2. (tie) Will Lummus and Cash Robb, 3.8, $5,000 each; 4. Jonny Webb, 4.1, $3,250; 5. Scott Guenthner, 4.6, $2,000; 6. Josh Hefner, 4.7, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Scott Guenthner; 2. Ty Erickson; 3. Will Lummus; 4. Tristan Martin.
Pool C: First round: 1. J.D. Struxness, 3.6 seconds, $7,000; 2. Jesse Brown, 3.8, $5,500; 3. Dakota Eldridge, 4.2, $4,500; 4. Stetson Jorgensen, 4.3, $3,250; 5. Rowdy Parrott, 4.4, $2,000; 6. Kyle Irwin, 4.7, $1,000. Second round: 1. Jesse Brown, 3.3 seconds, $7,000; 2. Stephen Culling, 3.7, $5,500; 3. (tie) J.D. Struxness and Rowdy Parrott, 4.0, $3,875 each; 5. Hunter Cure, 4.4, $2,000; 6. (tie) Eli Lord and Dakota Eldridge, $500 each. Third round: 1. (tie) Hunter Cure and Stephen Culling, 3.9 seconds, $6,250 each; 3. Kyle Irwin, 4.2, $4,500; 4. Dakota Eldridge, 4.6, $3,250; 5. Bridger Anderson, 5.4, $2,000; 6. Rowdy Parrott, 5.7, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Jesse Brown; 2. Stephen Culling; 3. J.D. Struxness; 4. Hunter Cure.
Semifinals: 1. (tie) Scott Guenthner, Cody Devers and Jesse Brown, 3.8 seconds; 4. Will Lummus, 3.9; 5. Dalton Massey, 4.2, $3,000; 6. J.D. Struxness, 4.4, $2,500; 7. Stephen Culling, 4.6, $2,000; 8. Ty Erickson, 9.7, $1,000; 9. Dirk Tavenner, 13.8, $1,000; 10. (tie) Hunter Cure, Tristan Martin and Stockton Graves, NT, $1,000 each.
Finals: Scott Guenthner, 3.2 seconds, $50,000; 2. Jesse Brown, 3.6, $20,000; 3. Will Lummus, 3.9, $10,000; 4. Cody Devers, 13.9, $7,500.

Saddle Bronc Riding
Pool A: First round: 1. Leon Fountain, 86.50 points on Calgary Stampede’s Business Girl, $7,000; 2. Zeke Thurston, 85.50, $5,500; 3. Shorty Garrett, 83.00, $4,500; 4. Damian Brennan, 81.50, $3,250; 5. Lefty Holman, 78.50, $2,000; 6. Parker Fleet, 78.00, $1,000. Second round: 1. Leon Fountain, 86.50 points on Calgary Stampede’s Flying Carma, $7,000; 2. Zeke Thurston, 85.00, $5,500; 3. Lefty Holman, 83.50, $4,500; 4. Brody Cress, 83.00, $3,250; 5. Shorty Garrett, 82.50, $2,000; 6. Parker Fleet, 80.50, $1,000. Third round: 1. Lefty Holman, 89.50 points on Calgary Stampede’s Come Along, $7,000; 2. Damian Brennan, 87.00, $5,500; 3. Zeke Thurston, 86.50, $4,500; 4. Isaac Diaz, 84.00, $3,250; 5. Ryder Sanford, 83.50, $2,000; 6. Leon Fountain, 83.00, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Zeke Thurston; 2. Leon Fountain; 3. Lefty Holman; 4. Damian Brennan.
Pool B: First round: 1. Logan Hay, 87.50 points on Vold Rodeo’s One More Reason, $7,000; 2. Ross Griffin, 86.00, $5,500; 3. Layton Green, 85.50, $4,500; 4. Brody Wells, 84.00, $3,200; 5. Quinten Taylor, 84.00, $2,000; 6. Cash Wilson, 83.00, $1,000. Second round: 1. Layton Green, 87.00 points on Duane Kesler Rodeo’s Garry’s Red Wine, $7,000; 2. Kolby Wanchuk, 86.50, $5,500; 3. (tie) Quinten Taylor and Stetson Wright, 85.00, $3,875 each; 5. Riggin Smith, 82.00, $2,000; 6. Statler Wright, 81.50, $1,000. Third round: 1. (tie) Stetson Wright on Outlaw Buckers’ Little Muffin and Ross Griffin, Northcott Yule Rodeo’s Smokin’ Hippy, 87 points, $6,250 each; 3. Layton Green, 86.00, $4,500; 4. Brody Wells, 85.00, $3,250; 5. Quinten Taylor, 84.00, $2,000; 6. Cash Wilson, 83.50, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Layton Green; 2. Ross Griffin; 3. Stetson Wright; 4. Quinten Taylor.
Pool C: First round: 1. Chase Brooks, 86.50 points on Vold Rodeo’s The Ritz, $7,000; 2. Ben Andersen, 83.50, $5,500; 3. Logan Cook, 82.50, $4,500; 4. Kole Ashbacher, 81.50, $3,250; 5. (tie) Lucas Macza, Mitch Pollock and Stu Wright, 80.00, $1,000 each. Second round: 1. Dawson Hay, 86.00 points on Calgary Stampede’s Yuppie Bubbles, $7,000; 2. Lucas Macza, 83.50, $5,500; 3. (tie) Stu Wright and Logan Cook, 83.00, $3,875 each; 5. Ben Andersen, 82.00, $2,000; 6. Mitch Pollock, 79.00, $1,000. Third round: 1. Dawson Hay, 89.00 points on Vold Rodeo’s One More Reason, $7,000; 2. Lucas Macza, 88.50, $5,500; 3. Ben Andersen, 88.00, $4,500; 4. Stu Wright, 85.50, $3,250; 5. Sage Newman, 85.00, $2,000; 6. Chase Brooks, 84.50, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Dawson Hay; 2. Ben Andersen; 3. Lucas Macza; 4. Logan Cook.
Semifinals: 1. Dawson Hay, 91.00 points on Calgary Stampede’s Come Along; 2. Damian Brennan, 90.00; 3. Ben Andersen, 89.50; 4. Stetson Wright, 88.00; 5. (tie) Lucas Macza and Zeke Thurston, 86.50, $2,750 each; 7. Logan Cook, Ross Griffin and Quinten Taylor, 86.00; $1,333 each; 10. Leon Fountain, 85.50, $1,000; 11. Layton Green, 84.00, $1,000; 12. Lefty Holman, NS, $1,000.
Finals: 1. Dawson Hay, 92.00 points on Calgary Stampede’s Explosive Skys, $50,000; 2. Ben T. Andersen, 90.00, $20,000; 3. Damian Brennan, 87.50, $10,000; 4. Stetson Wright, 84.00, $7,500.

Tie-Down Roping
Pool A: First round: 1. Michael Otero, 7.6 seconds, $7,000; 2. Marcos Costa, 8.4, $5,500; 3. Beau Cooper, 8.5, $4,500; 4. Zach Jongbloed, 8.6, $3,250; 5. Riley Mason Webb, $2,000; 6. Matt Shiozawa, 9.2, $1,000. Second round: 1. (tie) Caleb Smidt and Riley Pruitt, 7.3 seconds, $6,250 each; 3. Marcos Costa, 8.4, $4,500; 4. Matt Shiozawa, 8.8, $3,250; 5. Zack Jongbloed, $2,000; no other qualified runs. Third round: 1. Riley Webb, 7.1 seconds, $7,000; 2. (tie) Caleb Smidt and Beau Cooper, 7.2, $5,000 each; 4. Trevor Hale, 8.5, $3,250; 5. Marty Yates, 9.0, $2,000; 6. Zack Jongbloed, 9.7, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Caleb Smidt; 2. Marcos Costa; 3. Beau Cooper; 4. Riley Mason Webb.
Pool B: First round: 1. Westyn Hughes, 7.1 seconds, $7,000; 2. Brushton Minton, 7.5, $5,500; 3. Cash Enderli, 7.9, $4,500; 4. Lane Livingston, 8.5, $3,250; 5. Haven Meged, 9.0, $2,000; 6. Justin Smith, 9.9, $1,000. Second round: 1. Haven Meged, 7.0 seconds, $7,000; 2. Cash Enderli, 7.6, $5,500; 3. Clayton Smith, 7.8, $4,500; 4. Brushton Minton, 8.6, $3,250; 5. Justin Smith, 8.7, $2,000; 6. Riley Warren, 9.7, $1,000. Third round: 1. Shad Mayfield, 7.4 seconds, $7,000; 2. Cash Enderli, 7.9, $5,500; 3. Bruston Minton, 9.5, $4,500; 4. Riley Warren, 13.1, $3,250; 5. Justin Smith, 16.8, $2,000; no other qualified runs. Qualifiers: 1. Cash Enderli; 2. Bruston Minton; 3. Haven Meged; 4. Westyn Hughes.
Pool C: First round: 1. Shane Hanchey, 7.7 seconds, $7,000; 2. Blane Cox, 8.3, $5,500; 3. Hunter Herrin, 8.9, $4,500; 4. Ty Harris, 10.4, $3,250; 5. Kyle Lucas, 19.1, $2,000; 6. Macon Murphy, 19.9, $1,000. Second round: 1. Kyle Lucas, 7.6 seconds, $7,000; 2. Macon Murphy, 8.7, $5,500; 3. Ty Harris, 9.2, $4,500; 4. Blane Cox, 9.6, $3,250; 5. Cory Solomon, 10.8, $2,000; 6. Tuf Cooper, 15.7, $1,000. Third round: 1. Shane Hanchey, 7.3 seconds, $7,000; 2. (tie) Blane Cox and Ty Harris, 7.4, $5,000 each; 4. Kincade Henry, 7.5, $3,250; 5. Tuf Cooper, 8.4, $2,000; 6. Kyle Lucas, 10.9, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Shane Hanchey; 2. Blane Cox; 3. Ty Harris; 4. Kyle Lucas.
Semifinals: 1. Blane Cox, 7.6 seconds; 2. Kyle Lucas, 7.7; 3. (tie) Beau Cooper and Riley Mason Webb, 8.0 each; 5. Shane Hanchey, 8.2, $3,000; 6. Marcos Costa, 8.3, $2,500; 7. Westyn Hughes, 8.8, $2,000; 8. Ty Harris, 10.1, $1,000; 9. (tie) Cash Enderli, Bruston Minton, Caleb Smidt and Haven Meged, NT, $1,000.
Finals: 1. Beau Cooper, 7.0 seconds, $50,000; 2. Kyle Lucas, 8.4, $20,000; 3. Blane Cox, 9.2, $10,000; 4. Riley Mason Webb, NT, $7,500.

Barrel Racing
Pool A: First round: 1. Lisa Lockhart, 17.580 seconds, $7,000; 2. Jessica Routier, 17.650; $5,500; 3. Emily Beisel, 17.670, $4,500; 4. Margo Crowther, 17.720, $3,250; 5. Sara Winkelman, 17.990, $2,000; 6. Shelby Spielman, 18.030, $1,000. Second round: 1. Lisa Lockhart, 17.500 seconds, $7,000; 2. Stevi Hillman, 17.510, $5,500; 3. Emily Beisel, 17.520, $4,500; 4. Shelby Spielman, Kassie Mowry and Margo Crowther, 17.600, $2,083 each. Third round: 1. Kassie Mowry, 17.020 seconds, $7,000; 2. Sissy Winn, 17.360, $5,500; 3. Lisa Lockhart, 17.400, $4,500; 4. Sara Winkleman, 17.420, $3,250; 5. Brandi Whiteside, 17.490, $2,000; 6. Shelby Spielman, 17.510, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Lisa Lockhart; 2. Kassie Mowry; 3. Emily Beisel; 4. Jessica Routier.
Pool B: First round: 1. Jackie Ganter, 17.660 seconds, $7,000; 2. Taycie Matthews, 17.720, $5,500; 3. Brittany Sporer, 17.790, $4,500; 4. Dona Kay Rule, 17.820, $3,250; 5. Megan McLeod-Sprague, 17.850, $2,000; 6. Kylie Whiteside, 17.900, $1,000. Second round: 1. Taycie Matthews, 17.580 seconds, $7,000; 2. Hailey Kinsel, 17.590, $5,500; 3. Nancy Leischner, 17.650, $4,500; 4. Brittany Sporer, 17.670, $3,250; 5. Taylor Manning, 18.000, $2,000; 6. Jimmie Smith, 18.010, $1,000. Third round: 1. Hailey Kinsel, 17.150, $7,000; 2. Jackie Ganter, 17.570, $5,500; 3. Dona Kay Rule, 17.580, $4,500; 4. Taycie Matthews, 17.680, $3,250; 5. Jimmie Smith, 17.920, $2,000; 6. Brittney Sporer, 18.050, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Taycie Matthews; 2. Hailey Kinsel; 3. Jackie Ganter; 4. Brittney Sporer.
Pool C: First round: 1. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 17.160 seconds, $7,000; 2. Jordon Briggs, 17.260, $5,500; 3. Leslie Smalygo, 17.290, $4,500; 4. Molly Otto, 17.340, $3,250; 5. Morgan Shelley, 17.470, $2,000; 6. Summer Kosel, 17.610, $1,000. Second round: 1. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 17.170 seconds, $7,000; 2. Wenda Johnson, 17.200, $5,500; 3. Leslie Smalygo, 17.230, $4,500; 4. Jordon Briggs, 17.240, $3,250; 5. Shelley Morgan, 17.250, $2,000; 6. Summer Kosel, 17.320, $1,000. Third round: 1. Molly Otto, 17.070 seconds, $7,000; 2. Kellly Allen, 17.150, $5,500; 3. Leslie Smalygo, 17.170, $4,500; 4. Jordon Briggs, 17.220, $3,250; 5. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 17.730, $2,000; 6. Sydney Graham, 17.740, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi; 2. Leslie Smalygo; 3. Jordon Briggs; 4. Molly Otto.
Semifinals: 1. Lisa Lockhart, 17.320 seconds; 2. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 17.390; 3. Taycie Matthews, 17.580; 4. Emily Beisel, 17.610; 5. Molly Otto, 17.840, $3,000; 6. Kassie Mowry, 17.860; $2,500; 7. Brittany Sporer, 17.910, $2,000; 8. Sissy Winn, 18.030, $1,000; 9. Hailey Kinsel, 22.350, $1,000; 10. Jordon Briggs, 22.360, $1,000; 11. Leslie Smalygo, 22.560, $1,000; 12. Jackie Ganter, 23.360, $1,000.
Finals: 1. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 17.113 seconds, $50,000; 2. Lisa Lockhart, 17.385, $20,000; 3. Emily Beisel, 17.406, $10,000; 4. Taycie Matthews, 17.476, $7,500.

Bull Riding
Pool A: First round: *1. JC Mortensen, 84.50 points on Duane Kesler Rodeo’s Jack O Latern, $7,200; 2. Cody Teel, 82.50; $5,700; 3. Trey Holston, 81.00, $4,700; 4. Jestyn Woodward, 80.50, $3,450; 5. Trevor Reiste, 73.00, $2,200; no other qualified rides. Second round: *1. Daylon Swearingen, 87.50 points on Calgary Stampede’s Armed & Dangerous, $9,083; 2. Cooper Davis, 86.00, $7,583; 3. Cody Teel, 84.00, $6,583; no other qualified rides. Third round: 1. Jestyn Woodward, 87.50 points on Macza Pro Rodeo’s Red Rocker, $7,000; 2. Jeff Askey, 84.50, $5,500; 3. Cody Teel, 84.00, $4,500; 4. JC Mortensen and Dakota Buttar, 82.00, $2,625 each; 6. Daylon Swearingen, 81.00, $1,000. Qualifiers: 1. Cody Teel; 2. Jestyn Woodward; 3. Daylon Swearingen; 4. Jeff Askey.
Pool B: First round: *1. Coy Robbins, 85.00 points on Bar C5’s Slobber Knocker, $7,200; 2. Ky Hamilton, 80.50, $5,700; 3. Tristen Hutchings, 79.00, $4,700; 4. Jared Parsonage, 78.50, $3,450; 5. Wyatt Gleason, 76.50, $2,200; no other qualified rides. Second round: *1. Sage Kimzey, 87.00 points on Outlaw Buckers’ Airplane Mode, $9,083; 2. Jared Parsonage, 83.50, $7,583; 3. Jordan Hansen, 80.50, $6,583; no other qualified rides. Third round: *1. Jared Parsonage, 85.00 points on Duane Kesler Rodeo’s Devils Advocate, $7,200; 2. Sage Kimzey, 84.50, $5,700; 3. Silvano Alves, 80.00, $4,700; 4. Ky Hamilton, 80.00, $3,450; 5. Jordan Hansen, 69.00, $2,200; no other qualified rides. Qualifiers: 1. Jared Parsonage; 2. Sage Kimzey; 3. Ky Hamilton; 4. Jordan Hansen.
Pool C: First round: *1. Creek Young, 88.00 points on Outlaw Buckers’ Afraid to Nod, $7,000; 2. Colt Byram, 85.50, $5,500; 3. Josh Frost, 85.00, $4,500; 4. Trey Kimzey, 83.00, $3,250; 5. Stetson Wright, 82.00, $2,000; 6. Garrett Smith, 78.50, $1,000. Second round: *1. (tie) Stetson Wright, on Outlaw Buckers’ 2 Guns and Josh Frost, on Vold Rodeo’s By the Batch, 85.00 points, $11,625 each; no other qualified rides. Third round: *1. Trey Kimzey, 86.00 points on Outlaw Buckers’ Out Work’m, $23,250; no other qualified rides. Qualifiers: 1. Trey Kimzey; 2. Josh Frost; 3. Stetson Wright; 4. Creek Young.
Semifinals: 1. Stetson Wright, 90.00 points on Outlaw Buckers, Afraid to Nod; 2. Jared Parsonage, 88.00; 3. Creek Young, 87.50, 4. Trey Kimzey, 86.50; 5. (tie) Sage Kimzey and Jordan Hansen, 85.50, $2,750 each; 7. Josh Frost, 85.00, $2,000; 8. Daylon Swearingen, 79.00, $1,000; 9. (tie) Cody Teel, Ky Hamilton, Jestyn Woodward and JC. Mortensen, NS, $1,000.
Finals: 1. Jared Parsonage, 89.00 points on Vold Rodeo’s Wild Time, $50,000; 2. (tie) Stetson Wright, Creek Young and Trey Kinzey, NS, $12,500 each.
*(all totals include ground money).

Total payoff: $1,850,000. Stock contractor: Calgary Stampede. Sub-contractors: Macza Pro Rodeo, Vold Rodeo, Outlaw Buckers, Duane Kesler Rodeo, Northcott Yule Rodeo, Bar C5 Rodeo and Big Stone Rodeo Inc.

The Calgary Stampede isn’t referred to as the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” for no reason, join me as I explore why Calgary made it to our “Best of Summer Rodeo” feature.

Home of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, nightly concerts, the world’s premier chuckwagon event, and more, it is no wonder why Calgary Stampede is known as the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’! Held in September of 1912, the first Stampede was produced by Guy Weadick, the visionary who believed in the need for an event celebrating the Old West. The parade was the biggest hit at the inaugural event and drew in 80,000 people, which is double Calgary’s population at the time.

About the Rodeo

Today, the 10-day celebration is vibrant, exciting and still holds true to its Western roots. The competition in the rodeo arena starts at 1:30 p.m. daily, and it is one of the most spectacular demonstrations of athleticism, horsemanship, and pure grit. Each performance features both the best contestants and animal athletes in the world in six rodeo events. It is widely accepted that legends are made at this rodeo, and it’s proven with every past winner that is inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

The 2022 champions included Logan Hay, Rocker Steiner, Shane Proctor, Caleb Smidt, Will Lummus, and Kassie Mowry. The 2023 event has a purse of more than $1.5 million to award its contestants.

Chuckwagon Racing

In 1923, the Stampede staged the world’s first chuckwagon race, and it has since become one of the most notable aspects of the event. Celebrating 100 years of the event inspired by cowboys racing home from camp in the Old West, the Stampede features 10 nights of chuckwagon racing with 27 drivers and nine heats per night starting at 7:45 p.m.!

The Cowboys Rangeland Derby is a sight to see with teams of trained and decorated horses thundering around the track competing for more than $1 million in prize money. No other chuckwagon race compares to the Calgary Stampede.

Evening Show and Activities

Each night, once the last chuckwagon crosses the finish line, the Bell Grandstand Show features live music, acrobatics, stunts, dazzling pyrotechnics and so much more! It is also the premier performance for the Young Canadians School of Performing Arts.

In addition to all the long-standing traditional events, the Stampede continues to bring new and fresh entertainment to Calgary each July. Whether it be live music performed by some of the most popular artists, agricultural education, shopping, art experiences, or specialty acts, the production of such a large-scale event will leave you in awe.

The 2023 Stampede will feature country music supergroup Alabama, superstar Pitbull, an All Elite Wrestling Tour stop, a new breakaway and team roping event called the Rocky Mountain Cup and so much more!

Why Calgary Is A Must

When it comes to summer rodeos that take your breath away and keep you on the edge of your seat, most professional rodeo athletes and fans alike have Calgary at the top of their list.

“There are two rodeos that give you chills before you get on, and those are Calgary and the NFR,” said Logan Hay, 2022 Calgary saddle bronc riding champion and NFR qualifier. “They are in a different league than the rest.”

“Competing at Calgary is a feeling like no other,” said Stetson Jorgensen, 2021 Calgary steer wrestling champion and NFR qualifier. “To be able to run a steer in that world-famous arena makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Winning Calgary in 2021 is one of my biggest accomplishments to date.”

For more information about the showiest summer rodeo and to purchase tickets, visit Calgarystampede.com or Calstampede.com

Source: Cowboy Lifestyle Network

Kids and adults alike will have some new rides to try this year at the Calgary Stampede this year from North American Midway Entertainment (NAME).

In total, NAME is bringing a number of new rides that range from ones suitable for children, right up to the most extreme experiences on park outside of the rodeo’s eight seconds of hell.

“We’re thrilled we have five brand new rides here on the midway,” said Scooter Korek, vice-president for client services at North American Midway Entertainment.

First of the new children’s rides includes an elephant ride that the company took possession of in March in Miami. It’s something Korek said has had nothing but positive reviews.

“It’s been nothing but a sensation, it’s been super good,” Korek said.

NAME has also added a new tea cup ride and Rockin’ Tug, which he said have also been well reviewed at other venues the company has operated at.

New this year for families is the Parker City Saloon funhouse, which eschews the traditional funhouse horror themes for something a little more in the Western spirit of the Stampede.

For adults, Korek said that NAME has brought the X Drive from Holland. The company premiered the ride just three weeks ago in Winnipeg at the Red River Exhibition.

“We have got a winner on our hands. Let me tell you, it’s gonna be great,” he said.

“It’s two big arms, and at the end of the arms are eight riders on each end, and both of those buckets turn while the big arm is going around. It goes to the full 360 degree circle, and it is one great thrill.”

Korek said that the some of the fan favourite rides are also returning this year at the Stampede.

The Crazy Mouse roller coaster, Polar Express speed ride, and the heat quenching log flume ride are back for Stampede visitors.

Visitors wanting to get the highest (and best) view on park, even higher than the top of the new BMO Centre Expansion, the super wheel is back as well. Riders take a 150-foot ride in climate controlled gondolas.

Korek said that every ride at the Stampede has to pass third-party inspection, Alberta provincial inspection, and daily inspections by the company before riders are allowed on board.

Source: LiveWire Calgary

When you’ve earned the prestigious title of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth“ for as long as the Calgary Stampede has, it’s no surprise that a multitude of exciting events and activities awaits. With such an abundance of choices, deciding how to spend your time can be a delightful challenge.

But fear not, as we’re here to assist you! Whether you’re seeking a dazzling drag brunch, a showcase of local art and artisans, or a traditional honky-tonk experience complete with live music and dancing, we have handpicked a selection of food-and-drink-focused options to make your Stampede unforgettable.

Dickens – Night of 1,000 Dollies (July 6)

While the Calgary Stampede offers something for everyone, if you’re a fan of old-fashioned country shindigs, you won’t want to miss the Stampede Sneak-a-Peek night at Dickens. This event features a cabaret tribute to the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton. Expect an incredible fusion of queer and country, with local performers like Karla Marx, Bea Lissima, Toddy, Argintina Hailey, Birthday Girl, and Tangerine Dream showcasing their best Backwoods Barbie-inspired singing, dancing, and burlesque performances.

YYC Summer Scoop Fest (July 6-7)

Cool off from the summer heat at the second annual YYC Summer Scoop Fest. This ongoing festival brings together 20 of our favorite ice cream purveyors from Calgary. Treat yourself to a delightful array of chilled treats while also supporting a worthy cause, as the festival raises funds for Calgary Meals on Wheels. Be sure to sample the delectable offerings, and at the end of it all, one local business will be crowned YYC’s Best Scoop.

Ace High Stampede Kickoff at Deane House (July 7)

If you’re looking for a fun-filled way to kick off your Stampede experience while contributing to a great cause, don’t miss the second annual Ace High Stampede Kickoff party at Deane House. This event supports the Trellis Society, allowing you to feel good about your participation. Get ready to immerse yourself in a traditional Stampede celebration with Western wear, lively dancing, and summer-themed libations. And with the event being hosted at the legendary Inglewood eatery, you can expect nothing short of delicious food to accompany the festivities.

Mexifest (July 7-9)

If you find yourself in need of a break from cowboys and country music during the Stampede, head down to the corner of 4th Avenue and 9 Street Southwest for Mexifest. This vibrant celebration of Mexican culture offers a delightful variety of authentic Mexican food and beverages from various vendors. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with live mariachi music, dancing, thrilling luchador performances, and a showcase of Latin artisans.

Twisted Element – Boots, Buckles & Beats (July 7, 8, and 14)

No matter the date, a night out at Calgary’s favorite 2SLGBTQ+ venue, Twisted Element, is always a guaranteed fun time. However, on July 7, 8, and 14, Twisted Element will be hosting its 2023 Stampede-themed events, Boots, Buckles & Beats. Each night will feature a different set of hosts and performers, including the likes of Honey Davenport, Giselle Lullaby, Maddy Morphosis, Lemon, and more. Prepare to be entertained by incredible music and performances throughout the night.

The Prairie Emporium – That Don’t Impress Me Brunch (July 9)

The following day at The Prairie Emporium, get ready for the highly anticipated return of the cleverly-titled That Don’t Impress Me Brunch. This fabulous event features special guests such as Jaidynn Diore Fierce from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Toddy and Valerie Hunt from Call Me Mother Season 1, Calgary queen Nearah Nuff, and local rapper Tea Fannie. Indulge in an array of comfort food classics like breakfast poutine, sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, cinnamon buns, and tater tots. Quench your thirst with craft beer, cider, and brunch-based beverages like Caesars and mimosas.

The District at Beltline Stampede Showdown (July 10)

Since its opening in March of 2022, The District at Beltline has become a popular gathering place for Calgarians seeking the best culinary delights in town. And now, it’s time for the district’s first official Stampede event – the inaugural Stampede Chef’s Showdown. This exciting showdown will feature renowned chefs such as Duncan Ly (Bar Chouette, Takori, and the now-closed Foreign Concept), Jinhee Lee (Jin Bar), Roy Oh (Roy’s Korean Kitchen), Mike Pigot (Pat & Betty’s), and Mikko Tamarra (Fortuna’s Row). Each chef will conjure up a signature Stampede-inspired dish, which will be judged by attendees and a yet-to-be-revealed celebrity guest. Get ready to indulge in the culinary creations of these fantastic chefs.

Cowboys Music Festival’s Drag Me To Brunch 2023 (July 15)

Despite its debut in Calgary in 2019, Cowboys Music Festival’s Drag Me To Brunch has quickly become one of the festival’s most iconic events that combines food and entertainment. This year’s event features an abundance of local and international drag talent, including popular Drag Race performers like Gigi Goode, Alyssa Edwards, Symone, Detox, and Tayce. Returning judge/co-host duo Carson Kressley and Michelle Visage will also grace the stage. Alongside the electrifying performances, savor delicious food and beverage options from Cowboys Cookhouse and the Cowboys Food Truck Alley, including The Dogfather hotdogs and Okotoks’ Big Sky BBQ.

Inspire Fest at Highfield Farm (July 15)

During the final weekend of the Stampede, immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Inspire Fest at Calgary’s Highfield Farm. This grassroots production takes place at a regenerative farm and offers a delightful blend of education and performance. Enjoy live music, discover local art, participate in workshops, and explore the offerings of food and beverage vendors. Take a moment to relax in the beer garden and embrace the inspiring spirit of this event.

Calgary Stampede’s official Drag Brunch at Nashville North (July 16)

If you haven’t had your fill of Stampede-themed drag brunches by the final weekend, here’s your chance to experience the second annual Calgary Stampede Drag Brunch. Head to Nashville North for a fabulous event featuring a star-studded lineup of local drag talent, including Karla Marx, Scarlett Bobo, Miss Fiercalicious, and Toddy. Get ready for electrifying performances, gourmet brunch food, and a unique addition this year – a Caesar-making competition showcasing the skills of local mixologists. The winner of the competition will have the honor of representing Alberta at the National finals.

The Calgary Stampede Lotteries is back and ready to make some of the Greatest Winners with $2.2 million to be won in prizes for 2023. Starting tomorrow, April 29, advanced Stampede Lotteries ticket packages are available for purchase online.

The 2023 Lotteries features the stunning $1.26 million Rotary Dream Home, constructed by Homes by Avi. This 2,537 sq. ft. Dream Home includes three bedrooms and three baths and will be located in the southeast Calgary community of Rangeview. The design is inspired by the community’s garden-to-table feel, featuring warm earth tones, plenty of natural light and optimal outdoor space. The winner of this prize package will also take home a cool $125,000 in cash.

This year, the Kinsmen Million Prizes include 164 prizes, valued at nearly $1 million. Amongst these prizes are a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate and a 2023 Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk boat and trailer; a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali and two KTM 250 XCW dirt bikes; a 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate and many more.

We are also thrilled to bring back the Stampede Millions 50/50. With every Stampede Millions purchase, the 50/50 pot grows, with a maximum jackpot of up to $3 million. One lucky winner will take away half of the pot following the prize draw on July 19.

Those who purchase their Stampede Lotteries tickets by June 9, 2023 are also entered into the early bird prize draw with a chance to win a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X, plus $25,000 cash!

“There is great excitement as we launch the 2023 Calgary Stampede Lotteries, building off the success of 2022,” says Richard Agnew, Chair, Calgary Stampede Lotteries Committee. “Not only do our Lotteries winners win big, but so do our charitable partners. Last year we were able to give back more than $1.3 million to our charitable partners that was reinvested into valuable programs that play an important part in building community.”

Each year, Lotteries proceeds directly contribute to our community through the Calgary Stampede Foundation and our service club partners: Kinsmen Club of Calgary, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park and the Calgary Marching Show Band Association.

“The Kinsmen Club of Calgary has been involved with Stampede Lotteries for many years, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars that our club reinvests back into the community,” says Darryl Robinson, Chair, Kinsmen Stampede Millions. “With our motto being ‘supporting the communities greatest needs,’ the Calgary Stampede has been a highly valued partner in allowing us to fulfill our promise with every dollar going back to our community.”

“The Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park is honoured to partner with the Calgary Stampede once again to raise much needed funds for local charities,” says Kevin Macleod, Chair, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park. “Our volunteers have fun selling tickets for 10 days, and have even more fun the rest of the year, giving out all the money we’ve raised.”

“The Calgary Stampede Lotteries gives the Calgary Marching Show Band Association the privilege to provide goosebump moments for the amazingly talented youth of the Calgary Stampede Showband and Calgary Stampede Showriders,” says Harriet Siemens, President, Calgary Marching Show Band Association. “Through our programs, the youth involved receive invaluable and unforgettable travel, performance, training and life experiences.”

The final deadline to purchase Stampede Lotteries tickets is July 16, 2023. Ticket packages purchased by July 6, 2023, will receive 50% off select Stampede Rodeo & Evening Show tickets and packages purchased before July 16, 2023 will receive 50% off admission to the 2023 Calgary Stampede. These discount offers are available for new Stampede Lotteries ticket packages purchased online only. To purchase tickets, or for more information about the Stampede Lotteries, please visit calgarystampedelotteries.ca.

For more up-to-date information please visit: https://calstampede.com/