Riders doubled down as they look to book a ticket to Monday’s finals.
Photo: Jared Parsonage – Bull Riding Pool A, Go 2 Winner
Credit: Sean Libin | Libin Sports Photography
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May 17th, 2025
Surrey, B.C. – In a stark contrast to go-round one, Pool A contestants took to the ring with blue skies peeking through for go-round two. One thing that didn’t change was the level of competition and excitement. Top performers from last night looked to double down on strong performances, while riders who needed to make up ground came out determined to fight to the end. The result was a series of nail-biting performances and close competitions fueled by a boisterous crowd that set a new attendance record due to the addition of the new Wild Mustang VIP area.
At the end of the afternoon show, a couple of competitors came away with significant paychecks and are poised to compete for even more in Monday’s Finals. Bareback rider, Richmond (Richie) Champion, was one of those riders as his 87.5 point ride earned him a $2,800 payday to add to the $1,000 he earned for taking fourth place in the previous night’s competition.
“I love going to Cloverdale,” said Champion. “The crowd brings the energy, the committee takes great care of the athletes, and obviously it’s not every day that a guy gets to nod his head at that kind of money!
Photo: Richmond (Richie) Champion – Pool A, Go 2 Bareback Winner
Credit: Sean Libin | Libin Sports Photography
Other Winners on the Day
- Jared Parsonage, who took home a second straight 1st place finish in the bull riding competition with an 86-point ride.
- Kyla Simmons earned top spot in the barrel racing event with a time of 15.66 seconds, which was one of four times under 16 seconds.
- Zeke Thurston and Brody Wells put up monster 88.5-point rides in the saddle bronc competition to tie for first in go-round two.
Competition Replay & Upcoming Live Streams
Fans can re-live the action and watch a replay of the event on the rodeo’s website: https://cloverdalerodeo.com/2025/05/16/2025-cloverdale-rodeo-replays/
Live streams will also be available via the link above for the Pool B performances, as both are set as sellouts in the Stetson Bowl. Monday’s finals are also nearing a full sell-out, so fans in the Cloverdale area are encouraged to pick up tickets before they’re gone. Anyone who misses out on the excitement can tune in via the stream to see who takes home top prize for the 2025 event.
About The Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association
Established in February 1888 to promote and encourage agricultural development in the Lower Fraser Valley, the Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association is the non-profit organization that manages the world-famous Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair held every year on the May long weekend at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, British Columbia. As one of British Columbia’s largest and most anticipated annual events, the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair delivers thrilling rodeo action, incredible live music, and a vibrant festival atmosphere to 70,000 attendees every year.
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Event Location:
Cloverdale Fairgrounds
6060 176th Street, Surrey, British Columbia
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Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
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