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.
The full list of rodeo riders will be announced in April. Stay tuned for more information1
Re-Live the Action at the 2024 Cloverdale Rodeo!
The 2024 Cloverdale Rodeo was one for the ages and now you can catch the action from all five rodeo performances even if you weren’t able to attend this year’s event. over 22,000 fans joined in on the fun and excitement as 96 professional rodeo riders brought their best in the Stetson Bowl.
Re-live the excitement and energy of the events from May 17-20, 2024.
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Bull Riders
Dakota Buttar
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.
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