2025 Featured Riders

Meet Our Rodeo Athletes

The Cloverdale Rodeo features 96 incredible athletes each year. The field features riders from Canada, the US and beyond, and we couldn’t be more excited to watch how they perform in one of the rodeo world’s favourite invitational events.

Barrel Racers

Rider List - Barrel Racers
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  • JACKIE GANTER                                     ABILENE TEXAS
  • ANGELA GANTER                                   ABILENE TEXAS
  • LISA ZACHODA                                        OKOTOKS ALBERTA
  • RAINY ROBINSON                                   CALDWELL IDAHO
  • VANESSA LEGGETT                                KAMLOOPS BRITISH COLUMBIA
  • SUE SMITH                                               SPOKANA WASHINGTON
  • MIMI ARGYLE                                           GOODING IDAHO
  • JADE BENEVDUS                                    TOUCHET WASHINGTON
  • KAREN GLEASON                                   TOUCHET WASHINGTON
  • KARLIE COWIE                                        MANKOTA SASKATCHEWAN
  • KACEY GARTNER                                   TOUCHET WASHINGTON
  • KAITLIN SCHUCK                                    WICKENBURG ARIZONA
  • GRACIE GARTHWAITE                           CONDON OREGON
  • BROOKE WILLS                                      KAMLOOPS BRITISH COLUMBIA
  • BRADI WHITESIDE                                  LONGVIEW ALBERTA
  • KYLIE WHITESIDE                                   LONGVIEW ALBERTA
  • TAYLOR MANNING                                  PONOKA ALBERTA
  • RENE LECLAIR                                        MEDICINE HAT ALEBRTA
  • KRISTY WHITE                                        BIG VALLEY ALBERTA
  • LYNETTE BRODOWAY                            BROOKS ALBERTA
  • PAMELA MORRISON                               KAMLOOPS BRITISH COLUMBIA
  • LISA GROVES                                          CZAR ALBERTA
  • JAYDEN WILSON                                     GLEICHEN ALBERTA
  • KYLA SIMMIONS                                      KELOWNA BRITISH COLUMBIA

Featured Riders

Pamela Morrison - Kamloops, BC
Notable Accomplishments
  • 2x Canadian National Champion Barrel Racer
Rider Bio

After a decade-long break from professional competition due to a serious neck injury sustained in a snowmobile accident, Pamela is making an inspiring return as a 2024 Canadian National Finals Qualifier. Her comeback marks a powerful chapter in her story, demonstrating resilience, determination, and an enduring love for the sport. A two-time Canadian National Champion barrel racer, Pamela brings experience and heart back to the arena as she competes at the highest level again.

“Cloverdale has always been my favourite rodeo to attend as it’s the biggest and best rodeo in BC…The adrenaline of the crowd is always extra loud and amazing at this rodeo and everyone is always having a great time whether it’s rain or shine!
This has always been a top notch rodeo with the best of the best competing! I can’t wait for my horses to run at Cloverdale 2025!” ~Pamela Morrison

Taylor Manning - Ponoka, AB
Notable Accomplishments
  • 2x Canadian National Champion Barrel Racer
Rider Bio

Yellowhead City, Alberta, proudly claims homegrown talent in Taylor Manning, now a two-time Canadian Champion in barrel racing. Over the years, Taylor has transformed from a promising local competitor into a nationally recognized name in the sport. With dedication, grit, and an undeniable connection with her horses, she has carved out a remarkable career in the rodeo world. Her rise in the barrel racing ranks has brought attention to her accomplishments and shone a spotlight on the vibrant rodeo community in Yellowhead City.

Bull Riders

Rider List - Bull Riders
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  • JORDAN SPEARS                                   CALDWELL IDAHO
  • WILLIAM BORROWS                               FOREMOST ALBERTA
  • TYLER TAYLOR                                       STEPHENVILLE TEXAS
  • JORDAN HANSEN                                   AMISK ALBERTA
  • JARED PARSONAGE                              MAPLE CREEK SASKATCHWAN
  • TRISTIAN HUTCHINS                              MONTEVIEW IDAHO
  • HAYES WEIGHT                                      GOSHEN UTAH
  • TREY KIMZEY                                          STRONG CITY OKLAHOMA
  • JAKE GARDNER                                     DAWSON CREEK BRITISH COLUMBIA
  • EDGAR DURAZO                                     MOCTEZUMA SONORA, MEXICO
  • RUGAR PIVA                                            CHALLIS IDAHO
  • COY ROBBINS                                         CAMROSE ALBERTA
  • TYLER CRAIG                                         CROSSFIELD ALBERTA
  • LONNIE WEST                                         CADOGEN ALBERTA
  • BEAU GARDNER                                     ARROWWOOD ALBERTA
  • DAKOTA BUTTAR                                    KINDERSLEY SASKATCHEWAN
  • COLE WAGNER                                       CONRAD MONTANA
  • TRISTON O NEAL                                    HAVRE MONTANA
  • BO VOCO                                                 KYLE SOUTH DAKOTA
  • BROCK RADFORD                                  DEWINTON ALBERTA
  • ASHTON SAHLI                                        LACOMBE ALBERTA
  • CHANCE SWITZER                                  REGINA SASKATCHEWAN
  • GRADY YOUNG                                        MAPLE CREEK SASKATCHEWAN      
  • GARRETT GREEN                                    MEETING CREEK ALBERTA
Edgar Duranzo - Moctezuma Sonora, Mexico
Notable Accomplishments
  • 2x CFR Bull Riding Champion (2019, 2023)
  • 2x CPRA Bull Riding Season Leader
  • 2019 CPRA Rookie of the Year
Rider Bio

Edgar Durazo was born and raised in Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico. He grew up ranching two hours south of Douglas, Arizona, in a vaquero region where the main industry is beef cattle raising. After getting his start as a team roper and bullfighter as a teenager, he took up bull riding at just 15 years old. From there, it was a whirlwind. Edgar joined the PBR in 2019 where he won the CPRA Pro Rodeo Tour and earned rookie of the year honours. He went 6 for 6 at the CFR to win his first Canadian championship. Since then, he has notched many additional wins and added a second Canadian championship to his trophy case (2023).

He and his wife, Karla, have been living in Alberta, Canada, for the last 10 years with their children Edgar, who is 4 years old, Sophia 2.5 years old; and Amanda just turned 1.

Jared Parsonage - Maple Creek, SK
Notable Accomplishments
  • 4x Canadian National Champion
  • 3x National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
  • Calgary Stampede Champion Bull Rider
Rider Bio

Jared Parsonage is a 4-time Canadian National Champion bull rider, a 3-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, and a Calgary Stampede champion bull rider. He has been immersed in rodeo since a young age, with a deep love for the sport.

Outside of rodeo, Jared enjoys ranching and hunting. He has a passion for hockey, having played competitively for many years. Family is important to him—he’s married to Tulsa, and together they have a son, Kade. Jared also has a younger sister, Taryn, and his parents, Don and Jill, have always been a strong support system. Known for his dedication to his sport and family, Jared’s appreciation for the Cloverdale Rodeo is rooted in his Canadian upbringing, making it a special event in his career.

 

“It’s always an exciting time of year when Cloverdale rolls around every May long weekend with a great payout, big crowds and a great atmosphere, it really kicks off the summer rodeo run!” ~Jared Parsonage

Bull Rider Dakota Buttar is set to compete at the 2024 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair

Dakota Buttar – Yes

Notable Accomplishments

  • 2x NFR qualifier 
  • 4x PBR worlds finals qualifier
  • 4 x PBR Global cup qualifier
  • 4x Canadian Bull Riding Titles
  • 1x Calgary Stampede title

Rider Bio

I grew up just outside of Kindersley, SK. My dad rode bulls when he was younger, and I have an older sister who barrel races. That’s how I got started and involved in rodeo. I got on my first steer at 8 years old at a rodeo my sister was competing in. Fast-forward 23 years, and bull riding has taken me all over the world.

What inspired you to become a Bull Rider?

Growing up around the sport and my love for bucking bulls.

What does being selected to compete at the Cloverdale Rodeo mean to you?

It means a lot to me to be selected to compete in the Cloverdale rodeo, it’s one of the best rodeos in Canada and is one of my bucket list rodeo titles I would like to have under my belt.

From your viewpoint, how has Rodeo Culture changed since you started riding?

Rodeo culture has definitely changed since I started riding. I would have to say it has changed to be a lot more business-focused. It has evolved and grown to the point where we can make a living at it.

What Rodeo Culture traditions are stronger than ever?

The traditions that are stronger are that our rodeo families away from home are bigger and as strong as ever.

Bull riding photo replacment

Rugar Piva – Yes

Notable Accomplishments

  • 2025 Winner of the Lake Havasu Stampede
  • 2024 Cloverdale Rodeo Champion

Rider Bio

A dedicated and determined athlete with deep roots in rodeo, Rugar is a native of Challis, Idaho. He grew up in a close-knit family and small-town community, where his passion for rodeo took hold early. At nine, he started competing in junior rodeos and was riding big bulls by thirteen.

Rugar attended the University of Montana Western, where he competed on the college rodeo team and earned a national wrestling title as a freshman. His commitment to training and competition has taken him to some of the biggest rodeo stages, including a memorable rookie win at the Pendleton Round-Up and a standout 92-point ride at the Caldwell Night Rodeo.

Known for his work ethic and humility, Rugar spends his time off the road helping out on his grandfather’s ranch. While he doesn’t consider himself superstitious, he avoids eating chicken before a ride and keeps his hat off the bed—a quiet nod to tradition. Rugar draws inspiration from rodeo legends and believes in staying mentally strong. He credits books like Mind Gym with helping him stay focused. Whether chasing points in Cheyenne or snowboarding in the off-season, he brings the same grit and heart to everything he does.

What inspired you to become a Bull Rider?
What does being selected to compete at the Cloverdale Rodeo mean to you?
From your viewpoint, how has Rodeo Culture changed since you started riding?
What Rodeo Culture traditions are stronger than ever?
Bull riding photo replacment

Jared Parsonage – Yes

Notable Accomplishments

  • 4x Canadian National Champion
  • 3x National Finals Rodeo Qualifier
  • Calgary Stampede Champion Bull Rider

Rider Bio

Jared Parsonage is a 4-time Canadian National Champion bull rider, a 3-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, and a Calgary Stampede champion bull rider. He has been immersed in rodeo since a young age, with a deep love for the sport.

Outside of rodeo, Jared enjoys ranching and hunting. He has a passion for hockey, having played competitively for many years. Family is important to him—he’s married to Tulsa, and together they have a son, Kade. Jared also has a younger sister, Taryn, and his parents, Don and Jill, have always been a strong support system. Known for his dedication to his sport and family, Jared’s love for the Calgary Stampede is rooted in his Canadian upbringing, making it a special event in his career.

What inspired you to become a Bull Rider?
What does being selected to compete at the Cloverdale Rodeo mean to you?
From your viewpoint, how has Rodeo Culture changed since you started riding?
What Rodeo Culture traditions are stronger than ever?
Bull riding photo replacment

William Borrows – Yes

Notable Accomplishments

  • 2024 CPRA Canadian National Champion Bull Rider

Rider Bio

William Barrows, a 2024 CPRA Canadian National Champion Bull Rider, comes from a family with a strong connection to bull riding, with several relatives involved in the sport. He began training in his early teens and got on his first bull at 16. Today, he shares his experience by mentoring young riders at the Foremost Rodeo Academy and remains actively involved in the rodeo community, already looking ahead to the upcoming season.

What inspired you to become a Bull Rider?
What does being selected to compete at the Cloverdale Rodeo mean to you?
From your viewpoint, how has Rodeo Culture changed since you started riding?
What Rodeo Culture traditions are stronger than ever?

Saddle Bronc Riders

Rider List - Saddle Bronc Riders
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  • ZEKE THURSTON                                     BIG VALLEY ALBERTA
  • MITCH POLLOCK                                     WINNEMUCCA NEVADA
  • HOUSTON BROWN                                  MILE CITY MONTANA
  • LAYTON GREEN                                       MEETING CREEK ALBERTA
  • KOLBY WANCHUCK                                SHERWOOD PARK ALBERTA
  • LOGAN HAY                                              WILDWOOD ALBERTA
  • DAWSON HAY                                           WILDWOOD ALBERTA
  • BEN ANDERSON                                      ECKVILLE ALBERTA
  • NICHOLAS PATTERSON                          BLACKFALDS ABERTA
  • LUCAS MAZCA                                         HIGH RIVER ALBERTA
  • TANNER BUTNER                                    SHERIDAN WYOMING
  • ZACH DALLAS                                         LA  CRUZZS NEW MEXICO
  • SAGE NEWMAN                                       MILE CITY MONTANA
  • BRODY WELLS                                        POWELL WYOMING
  • RUSTY WRIGHT                                       MILFORD UTAH
  • Q TAYLOR                                                 NANTON ALBERTA
  • RIGGIN SMITH                                          WINTERSET IOWA
  • CHASE BROOKS                                      DEER LODGE MONTANA
  • K THOMSON                                              LUNDBREK ALBERTA
  • KOLE ASHBACHER                                  ARROWWOOD ALBERTA
  • QWINT STROH                                          DICKENSON NORTH DAKOTA
  • IAN MCVINEY                                            KAYCEE WYOMING
  • JAKE WATSON                                          HUDSON HOPE BRITISH COLUMBIA
  • CACHE SCHELLENBERG                         KELOWNA BRITISH COLUMBIA
Kolby Wanchuk - Sherwood Park, AB
Notable Accomplishments
  • 2024 Cloverdale Rodeo Champion Saddle Bronc Rider
  • 2x NFR Qualifier 
  • 4x CFR Qualifier
Rider Bio

Kolby literally grew up in the Cloverdale Rodeo ring and rodeo is all about family for him. His father, Ricky Ticky, is a professional rodeo clown and Kolby followed in his footsteps until he turned his attention to Bronc Riding. Kolby’s mother competed as a barrel racer and his brother competes in team roping and tie-down roping.

Kolby’s professional accomplishments are well known and we are pleased to be welcoming back our 2024 champion to the ring this year!

Saddle Bronc Rider Kolby Wanchuk is set to compete at the 2024 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair

Zeke Thurston - Big Valley, AB
Notable Accomplishments
  • 4x World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider
  • 4x Canadian Natioanl Champion Saddle Bronc Rider
  • 3x Clagary Stampede Champion
Rider Bio

Zeke Thurston is a standout in the world of professional saddle bronc riding and comes from a family deeply rooted in rodeo. His father, Skeeter, was a six-time NFR qualifier, and his brothers Wyatt and Sam also compete in saddle bronc riding. His sister Tess is active in barrel racing and goat tying, making rodeo a true family tradition.

Away from the arena, Zeke enjoys life on the land. He ranches, ropes, hunts, fishes, and draws, often capturing dramatic rodeo moments in his artwork. He’s also a former high school hockey player and a longtime Calgary Flames fan.

Zeke’s dedication and resilience shine through, especially after recovering from a serious leg injury in 2011. He credits his dad, Ty Murray, and the Etbauer brothers as key influences in his journey. Above all, he’s a devoted husband to Jayne and a proud father to Lucy, Maggie, and Hardy.

“I just love Cloverdale for the atmosphere the crowd brings to make it such an iconic event! We are fortunate to travel the world, going to the biggest rodeos, but it makes me proud to have such amazing events in our home country.” ~ Zeke Thurston

Bareback Riders

Rider List - Bareback Riders
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  • TREVAR MCALLISTER                          RONAN MONTANA
  • JAYCO ROPER                                       OKTAHA OKLAHOMA
  • TAYLOR BROUSSARD                           ESTHERWOOD LOUISIANA
  • JACOB LEES                                           MIDVALE IDAHO
  • ORIN LARSEN                                         INGLIS MANITOBA
  • TRISTAN HANSEN                                  VICTOR IDAHO
  • RICHMOND CHAMPION                         STEVENVILLE MONTANA
  • SAM PETERSON                                     HELENA MONTANA
  • COLE FRANKS                                        CLAREDON TEXAS
  • RC LANDINGHAM                                   HAT CREEK CALIFORNIA
  • CLAYTON BIGLOW                                 CLEMENTS CALIFORNIA
  • DEAN THOMPSON                                  ALTAMONT UTAH
  • ROEDY FARRELL                                    THERMOPLIS WYOMING
  • WESTON TIMBERMAN                           COLUMBUS MONTANA
  • SPUR OWENS                                         HELENA MONTANA
  • TY TYPOPAT                                            NANTON ALBERTA
  • KODY LAMB                                            SHERWOOD PARK ALBERTA
  • PASCAL ISSBELLE                                 MONTREAL QUEBEC
  • DONNY PROFIT                                       SHERIDAN WYOMING
  • SPUR LACASSE                                      CALGARY ALBERTA
  • DALLAS HAY                                            QUEENSLAND AUSTRAILA
  • TOBY DEUDNEY                                      TUMUT NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRAILA
  • SAGE ALLEN                                            BLACKFOOT IDAHO
  • CHETT DIETZ                                            MILO ALBERTA
Richard Champion - Stevenville, MT
Notable Accomplishments
  • $1 Million Dollar Champion at The American Rodeo
Rider Bio

In a family with strong ties to the rodeo world, Richard has always been passionate about the sport. He began his rodeo career at 13 and quickly transitioned to bareback riding. Over the years, he trained with several top professionals and honed his skills. Richard is a one-million-dollar champion in bareback riding at The American Rodeo, marking a major milestone in his successful career.

Outside of rodeo, Richard enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including skiing, hunting, and fishing. He also values staying active and strongly appreciates nature, having lived in Alaska for several years.

Richard Champion - professional bareback rider - Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair

“I love going to Cloverdale, 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!” ~ Richard Champion

Kody Lamb - Sherwood Park, AB
Notable Accomplishments
  • 2024 Canadian National Champion Bareback Rider
Rider Bio

Kody Lamb is a Canadian-born rodeo cowboy and country singer-songwriter who blends the spirit of the arena with the heart of a storyteller. Known for his talent on stage and in the rodeo arena, Kody travels across North America, sharing his music and competing at some of the sport’s top events.

With a sound shaped by life on the road and a passion for honest, heartfelt lyrics, Kody’s music reflects the highs and lows of chasing big dreams. When he’s not performing or riding, he draws on his background in psychology to stay grounded and connected to the people and places that inspire his work.

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2025 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair Map
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