A four-way tie, blazing-fast rides, and tough-bucking stock provided a rodeo to remember for the sold out crowd
Photo: The four co-winners of the Bareback Competition – Pool B, Go 2
Credit: Sean Libin | Libin Sports Photography
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May 18th, 2025
Surrey, B.C. – It’s not every day that you see a four-man victory lap, but that’s what happened in the bareback competition at the Cloverdale Rodeo on Sunday. 86 was a lucky number for Jacob Lees, Orin Larsen, Dean Thompson, and Sage Allen as all four riders tied for top spot in the second go-round for Pool B. Their individual rides were remarkabe, but the unique victory lap will be a standout memory for riders and fans alike. The tie was fortuitous for all four men, too, as the $1,625 each rider earned in go-round two was enough to put all four of them through to Monday’s finals.
Energy in the sold-out stadium was high throughout the afternoon as riders looked to book their spot to the big money round on Monday. The day’s tightest competition was in the barrel race, where Karen Gleason came out on top with a time of 15.79 seconds to beat fellow Touchet, WA rider Kacey Gartner by .1 of a second. The go-round win came with a $2,800 pay day, which was enough to book Kacey’s ticket to the finals.
The bull riding and saddle bronc competitions were even closer and both were decided by a half point. Tristen Hutchings took home his second straight win on the bulls and Ks Thomson earned the top spot both in the go-round and in the overall standings across both saddle bronc pools. The hard-bucking Kesler bulls and broncs took their toll on riders as only four saddle bronc riders and three bull riders hung on for the full eight seconds. The extra prize money from the split was enough to help solidify a spot in the finals for all but one of the riders who completed a full ride on Sunday.
Photo: Ks Thomson – Pool B, Go 2 Saddle Bronc Winner
Credit: Sean Libin | Libin Sports Photography
The Finals are Set
With both pools now complete, the field is set the finals which kick-off at 2:00 pm on Monday in the Stetson Bowl. The list of finalists is studded with world, national, and Cloverdale champions so fans lucky enough to score a coveted ticket to the finals will be in for top-tier competition as riders pursue a $25,000 payday and the title of Cloverdale champion.
Competition Replay & Upcoming Live Streams
Fans can watch a replay of all four pool rides to re-live the action on the rodeo’s website: https://cloverdalerodeo.com/2025/05/16/2025-cloverdale-rodeo-replays/
Monday’s finals will kick off at 2:00 pm PT, and a live stream will be available via the link above for those who aren’t able to secure tickets to the hottest show in town. If you want to see the best in the business compete for over $200,000 in prize money, don’t wait to buy tickets at the gate because they’ll be gone.
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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