Big margins of victory in Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, and Barrel Racing. Close competition in the Bareback.
Photo: Tristen Hutchings – Bull Riding Pool B, Go 1 Winner
Credit: Sean Libin | Libin Sports Photography
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18th, 2025
Surrey, B.C. – Lightning clapped in the sky hours before the start of Saturday’s evening competition in Cloverdale, but the skies cleared and set the stage for electrifying performances to strike in the Stetson Bowl. A charge was in the air as the capacity crowd cheered riders to massive margins of victory not once, not twice, but three times in the opening go-round for Pool B at the 77th Cloverdale Rodeo.
The standout among standouts was Tristen Hutchen’s 91-point ride in the bull riding competition, which was a full four points clear of the next closest rider. The three-time national finalist was matched up with the two-time reigning Canadian bull of the year, Rogers Red Angus Chester, a bull that carried a perfect buck-off record coming into the competition. That all changed when Tristen became the first rider to ride Chester to the full eight seconds.
“The two-time reigning Canadian bull of the year has never been rode,” exclaimed rodeo announcer Brett Gardiner. “…until May 17th, 2025 in Cloverdale, British Columbia, Canada! This is a night you can tell your grandkids’ grandkids about.”
Photo: Pamela Morrison – Pool B, Go 1 Barrel Racing Winner
Credit: Sean Libin | Libin Sports Photography
Earlier in the night, a stacked barrel racing field, including 2024 Cloverdale Rodeo champion Vanessa Leggett, took to the ring in the opening races for Pool B. The field was closely packed with times in the mid-16’s until two-time Canadian champion Pamela Morrison blitzed into the stadium as Mötley Crüe’s “Kickstart My Heart” pumped through the P.A. Her time of 15.49 vaulted her into first place and ended up winning her the round by nearly three-quarters of a second.
Other Winners on the Day
- Sage Allen’s 86-point ride edged out Orin Larsen’s 85.5 to finish atop the field in the bareback competition.
- Kole Ashbacher pulled away from the next closest competitor by four points to take first place in the saddle bronc.
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 second go-round for Pool B on Sunday afternoon and Monday’s finals. The Stetson Bowl is already sold out for the Sunday show, and 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.
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
Media Inquiries:
Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
Email: media@cloverdalerodeo.com
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