Canada

FOURTH ROUND FULL OF ACTION AT THE 2006 WNFR
[Dec. 4, 2006] Glen O'Neill (Didsbury, Alta.) was originally slated to ride Rafter G Rodeo Co.'s Annie Oakley, but was awarded the option of a re-ride after the flank fell off.
He was then pitted against Harry Vold’s Enrique, which resulted in another option when the horse didn’t perform at full capacity.
Unfortunately for O’Neill, there weren’t enough spares ready, so he’ll take his shot tomorrow, as well as riding the horse he gets assigned for the fifth performance. By Darell Hartlen

HAY MOVES UP IN SADDLE BRONC RACE
[Dec. 3, 2006] Round three saw the battles continue in Las Vegas this evening at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo as the top 118 cowboys and cowgirls in the world fight for the right to be named 2006 world champion.
In the saddle bronc event, it was either money or dirt for the seven cowboys who drew Canadian stock.
Eight-time Canadian champion Rod Hay (Wildwood, Alta.) won the round on Kesler Championship Rodeo’s Coffee Break. Their 87.5-point match-up was worth $16,022, enough to move him into fifth place in the world standings. By Darell Hartlen Canadian Rodeo News

Hay tops field on night 3
[Dec. 3, 2006] Rod Hay didn't relax for a second.

But it was exactly the kind of Coffee Break he needed.

The Wildwood cowboy took top spot in Round 3 after spurring out an 87.5 on Kesler's Coffee Break.

DAVIS RIDES PAINTED SMILE TO VICTORY
[Dec. 2, 2006] Round two of the 2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo saw the race for world titles heating up this evening in Las Vegas at the Thomas and Mack Centre.
The roughstock cowboys had the eliminator pens this evening, which proved to be both exciting and challenging for them.
Jess Davis (Payson, Utah) and Wes Stevenson (Kaufman, Tex.) rode a pair of Kesler Rodeo Co. horses to the top two spots in the bareback event.
Davis was 86 points on the superstar mare Painted Smile and Stevenson was 80 points on Sports Select. By Darell Hartlen Canadian Rodeo News

Graves shut out of cash in round one
[Dec. 1, 2006] The defending champ didn't have the start he wanted. But he wasn't complaing. Calgary's Lee Graves spiked his steer in 4.5 seconds on the opening night of the National Finals Rodeo.

Branquinho opens belated NFR title defence with win; Canadians struggle
[Dec. 1, 2006] Luke Branquinho got off to a fast start in his first chance to defend his 2004 world steer wrestling title Thursday in the National Finals Rodeo, while Canada's contingent struggled on day one.

OPENING NIGHT JITTERS NOW BEHIND CANADIANS AT NFR
[Dec. 1, 2006] The 48th annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) kicked off this evening in Las Vegas, Nev., with the Canadian contingency suffering from what might be called opening night jitters. By Darell Hartlen

NFR PREVIEW: CANUCKS HEAD TO LAS VEGAS IN SEARCH OF WORLD TITLES
[Nov. 29, 2006]   By Darell Hartlen

Canadian Cowboy Association Finals Results
[Nov. 27, 2006] As always, there was some wild action at the CCA Finals Rodeo at Canadian Western Agribition. We have results, thanks to our friends at Agribition. Saturday night provided one last chance to impress the judges and rodeo fans at the Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) Finals Rodeo hosted by Canadian Western Agribition. The competitors did not disappoint.

CA Finals Rodeo at Agribition
[Nov. 25, 2006] The action continues in the Brandt Centre this weekend as the CCA Finals Rodeo takes centre stage at Agribition.

Tough finish for Cripps in Finals
[Nov. 24, 2006] Being sidelined for the next six months will allow steer wrestler Alex Cripps a lot of time to reflect on the past season.

WEST OF THE ROCKIES FINALS TO REMAIN IN PRINCE GEORGE
[Nov. 22, 2006] The West of the Rockies rodeo committees and the Wild West “5” Rodeo Group (WW5) are pleased to announce that the West of the Rockies Pro Rodeo Championship Finals will be held in Prince George, B.C. for a minimum of three more years, with the WW5 acting as hosts. By Darell Hartlen Editor Canadian Rodeo News

Thomas Canada's top rodeo organizer
[Nov. 21, 2006] Thomas was named 2006 Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Committee Person of the Year. This took the form of an inscribed buckle

MISS RODEO CANADA 2007, TARA SERGERIE
[Nov. 20, 2006] Tara Sergerie was crowned Miss Rodeo Canada 2007 during the Friday evening performance of the 2006 Canadian Finals Rodeo. The former Airdrie Pro Rodeo Princess is the 39th woman to hold the prestigious title of Miss Rodeo Canada. By Darell Hartlen