November 2018

Hats off to Red Deer for hosting such a successful Canadian Finals Rodeo! Each night rodeo fans were treated to exciting performances from Canada's finest rodeo athletes paired up with equally outstanding rodeo stock.

Before the CFR even began, Miss Rodeo Canada contestants arrived early in Red Deer to begin their competition, consisting of Horsemanship, Public Speaking (prepared, impromptu & extemporaneous), Written Rodeo & Equine Exam, Personal Interview and Modelling. On the final day of the competition, MRC contestants participated in a sold-out fashion show and luncheon hosted by the Ladies of Canadian Professional Rodeo. Models showcased the latest fashions from Lammles and Roper with accessories provided by Audi Roy of Classic Rodeo Boutique. Not only were guests treated to an enjoyable afternoon surrounded by friends, but they were also part of a successful event that raises funds for the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team and the CPRA Cowboy Benefit Fund. We were honoured to be involved in this luncheon, which over the years, has generated over $300,000 for two such worthy causes that support our athletes.

On Friday November 2nd, down in the dirt during the CFR performance, Jaden Holle was crowned Miss Rodeo Canada 2019 (for full results go to www.missrodeocanada.ca) Congratulations to Jaden!

When the dust settled on Championship Sunday, 13 new champions emerged.

Congratulations to the following:

Richmond Champion - Bareback

Clay Elliot - Saddle Bronc

Wacey Finkbeiner - Bull Riding

Shane Hanchey - Tie Down Roping

Scott Guenthner - Steer Wrestling

Callahan Crossley - Ladies Barrel Racing

Jeremy Buhler - Team Roping Heeling

Levi Simpson - Team Roping Header

Mason Helmeczi - Novice Bareback

Cooper Thatcher - Novice Saddle Bronc

Tristen Manning - Steer Riding

Jacob Gardner - All Around

Riley Warren - High Point

Even though our 2019 rodeo season has already begun, 6 Canadians will be wrapping up their 2018 Season at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Best of luck to Orin Larsen, Zeke Thurston, Clay Elliott, Scott Guenthner, Curtis Cassidy and Carman Pozzobon from all of us who will be proudly cheering and waving our Canadian flags as you compete in Las Vegas! Go Canada!

Forever Grateful,

Brittney Chomistek

Miss Rodeo Canada 2018