Mel Hyland

Early in October, two-time World Champion Saddle Bronc rider Mel Hyland of Valleyview, Alta., suffered a massive heart attack while training young horses.   Physically devastated, Mel is on the road to recovery, but it’ll be a long road. His cousin started up a page for donations to help the superstar during his recovery.  To …

2020 NFR – Canadian Stock

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is setting up to be like no other. Texas got the nod for many reasons as the place to hold the 2020 World Champion-deciding event, and it will run Dec 3–12, 2020 @ 6:45 p.m. Central Time nightly from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. To start, here is the rough …

New Name For CPRA Saddle Bronc Series

For over a decade, professional bronc riders have enjoyed vying for the Duane Daines Saddle Bronc Riding Series title. And rodeo committees have benefited from additional entries in the saddle bronc event courtesy of their participation in the Series. With the advent of the 2019 season, the award will feature a new moniker… celebrating the …

2017 CFR – Perf 1 – Results

EDMONTON, AB (November 8, 2017) – The following are the results of the first performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) held at Northlands Coliseum on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Bareback Riding 1 Cole Goodine, Carbon AB, 85.75, $11,212.50; 2 Seth Hardwick, Ranchester WY, 85.50, $8,337.50; 3/4 Orin Larsen, Inglis MB, 83.75, $4,025.00; 3/4 JR …

2015 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

LAS VEGAS – A crowd of 16,793, packed the Thomas and Mack Centre for the opening performance of the 57th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo sponsored by Pendleton Whisky. Over the next ten nights 119 competitors are in the “Entertainment Capital”, vying for their chance at the $10 million payout and the 2015 World Championship …