Canada

Stellar lineup of human stars to battle super rodeo stock
[Jul. 9, 2010] It is, without question, the strongest lineup ever put together for a regular-season rodeo...

Newton makes name for himself at rodeo
[Jul. 9, 2010] Newton rode out of town as the Canadian Cowboys' Association-sanctioned rodeo's steer wrestling champion. The 21-year-old from Del Bonita, Alta., ...

CPRA press release ~ July 8, 2010 ~ 93rd Annual Benalto Fair and Stampede
[Jul. 8, 2010] “In the little community of Benalto, it’s tough to make a pro rodeo go,” admits John Bystrom, vice president of the Benalto Agricultural Society. By Courtesy of CPRA

Barrel racer takes Stampede in stride
[Jul. 8, 2010] But Deb Renger 2004 Calgary Stampede barrel racing, champion isn't going to change training programs just because of the prestige or purse size associated ...

Young Byrne cleans up
[Jul. 7, 2010] The rookie is just a month into his 18th year, yet he's six foot four and is already on the fast track to fame...

CPRA press release ~ July 5, 2010 ~ Ponoka, AB, Airdrie, AB and Williams Lake, BC
[Jul. 5, 2010] Crystal Shaw has been quietly making her way up the Canadian ladies barrel racing standings, placing at the occasional event before returning home to Daysand, Alta., but “we kind of got a little louder this weekend,” she laughs... By Courtesy of CPRA

Flundra enjoying Cowboy Christmas
[Jul. 5, 2010] "It's definitely seeming like Christmas to me," said the two-time Canadian champion saddle bronc rider from Pincher Creek. "It's the fewest rodeos I've ever ...

Cowboy Sports Medicine
[Jul. 3, 2010] Just as the Calgary Stampede prides itself on bringing the world’s best athletes in the sport of rodeo to its fans, it also wants to provide top notch care for these superstars while they’re competing...

Calgary steer wrestler lends helping hand
[Jul. 3, 2010] Reigning world steer wrestling champion Lee Graves says he's well on the way to recovering ...

The bulls are back in town
[Jul. 3, 2010] Invermere Valley Echo The bulls and the cowboys are coming back for another year of Bull Riding in the Rockies but this year they are ...

A tip of the Stetson for wrestling with steer safety
[Jun. 30, 2010] The Calgary Stampede's new steer wrestling rule gives the rodeo a better handle on safety, while setting a good example across North America. ...

Day 8 and the fat lady final sang- Gary F completes the goal
[Jun. 29, 2010] While I was spinning off another 100 mile ride yesterday guess who’s bull won the 2 year old ABBI Classic event in Lake Charles, La.? TWO PAIR BUCKING BULLS – BAD MAMA JAMA!!! By Exclusive Genetics

CPRA Press Release - Cowboy Christmas
[Jun. 29, 2010] AIRDRIE, AB – It’s that time of year again that cowboys and cowgirls alike look forward to: Cowboy Christmas!

Affectionately known as Christmas time, it’s peak rodeo season, running now through the fourth of July weekend in the States. There are more than 30 rodeos scheduled on both sides of the border during the holiday week alone, and there’s a tremendous amount of money to be won. The next few weeks could in fact make or break a competitor’s chances to reach their goals of making it to the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in Edmonton, Alta. or the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev. By Courtesy CPRA

CPRA June 28, 2010 Press Release - Last Weeks Results Are In
[Jun. 29, 2010] As the season heats up so do the standings! By Courtesy CPRA