One of the most iconic rodeos of the sport is the Calgary Stampede. Held in Calgary, Alberta, July 4-13, the rodeo is split into three pools. The top three money winners in each event in each pool move on to Showdown Sunday and we have that recap, right here. Be sure to catch all the action in Sunday’s Semi-Finals and Showdown rounds, on The Cowboy Channel.
Bareback Riding
In Pool A, Cole Franks, Waylon Bourgeois, and Mason Stuller each earned a round win en route to qualifying for the Semi-Finals.
Pool B saw round wins for Cooper Cooke and Sam Petersen, with both cowboys earning a seat in the semis. Dean Thompson rode with consistency, placing in all three rounds and also moving on.
Garrett Shadbolt earned two round wins to move on in Pool C, along with Round 1 winner Weston Timberman and R.C. Landingham.
Steer Wrestling
Another trio of cowboys from Pool A who each earned a round win on their way to the semis, Scott Guenthner, Kyle Irwin, and Justin Shaffer will all make at least one more run at the Calgary Stampede.
With Will Lummus taking the Round 3 win, and splitting the win with Rowdy Parrott and Cash Robb in Round 2, he will move on alongside both of the round co-champions from Pool B.
In Pool C, Holden Myers, Chance Howard, and Jace Melvin all earned a seat in the semi-finals.
Saddle Bronc Riding
Following the pattern of Pool A, all three qualifiers in the saddle bronc riding earned a round win. Lefty Holman, Brody Cress, and Weston Patterson will ride once more on Sunday.
In Pool B, Zeke Thurston placed in the top three in all three rounds, while Brody Cress won the second and third rounds. They will both move on, alongside Zach Dallas, who earned a check in all three rounds, as well.
Winning two rounds in Pool C, Wyatt Casper earned a spot in the competition on Showdown Sunday. Dawson Hay earned a round win, as well as his qualification the semi-finals. Chase Brooks placed in all three rounds to take the final spot.
Tie-Down Roping
Winning rounds in Pool A, John Douch and Riley Pruitt will both move on to Sunday’s competition. Shad Mayfield placed high in two rounds, also earning a seat.
It was the “Harris Brothers Show” in Pool B, with Ty winning the first and third rounds, and Joel winning the second round. They both move on to Showdown Sunday, as well as reigning World Champion Riley Webb.
Marty Yates topped Round 1 and placed in two to earn a spot in the semi-finals, alongside Tom Crouse and Tuf Cooper.
Barrel Racing
With the implementation of qualifying events in the barrel racing, more contestants now have the opportunity to compete at Calgary. Anita Ellis, who has trained multiple aged-event champions, swept Pool A. Winning all three rounds on two different horses, she also set a new arena record. Qualifying alongside her were Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi and Emily Beisel.
Megan McLeod-Sprague nearly made a clean sweep of her own in Pool B, winning the first two rounds. She will move on to the semis, with Carlee Otero and Hayle Gibson-Stilwell.
Reigning Calgary Stampede Champion, Leslie Smalygo topped the third round and moves on in the top spot. Hailey Kinsel and Kassie Mowry were separated by only $250 and also earned seats in Sunday’s competition.
Bull Riding
In Pool A, JR Stratford, Hayes Weight, and Tristen Hutchings all earned a round win, qualifying for the semi-finals.
Grady Young won two rounds in Pool B and qualified to move on, with Trey Benton III and Jesse Petri.
Pool C bull riders, Luke Mackey, Dakota Buttar, and Wacey Schalla each put on a top performance to move on to the semi-finals.
Breakaway Roping
Shelby Boisjoli-Meged earned two round wins in Pool A, as well as a seat in Sunday’s Showdown. Kinlie Brennise and Cheyenne McCartney will also move on to semi-finals.
In Pool B, Bradi Good topped two rounds, Maddy Deerman won one, and Hali Williams placed second in all three. They will all compete again on Sunday.
Pool C winners were not available from PRORODEO as of the time of this publication.