Pool A in Calgary is has a defending champion in the barrel racing and some rookies to get us started.
BAREBACK RIDING
Rookie Weston Timberman sits No. 15 in the world and he will nod on one of Calgary Stampede’s best, Tottsie Roll. Tim O’Connell matched up with the horse at Calgary just two years ago to be 88.5 points.
| Nick Pelke | Shadow Warrior |
| Weston Timberman | Tootsie Roll |
| Mason Clements | Weary Joke |
| Kade Sonnier | Bigtimin Houston |
| Waylon Bourgeois | Cinchy Whitney |
| Cole Franks | Forgetfull Nelly |
| Clint Laye | Hot Shot |
| Cole Reiner | Lawless |
| Dantan Bertsch | Descending Rocket |
| Leighton Berry | Special Delivery |
STEER WRESTLING
Dalton Massey has been steady when it comes to finding his way to the Winner’s Circle. The Co-Champion of Reno Rodeo’s fastest time in Calgary last season was a 3.6-second run but the defending champion, Scott Guenthner, knows just what to do to claim the title.
| Nick Guy |
| Don Payne |
| Will Lummus |
| Jacob Talley |
| Justin Shaffer |
| Tucker Allen |
| Stephen Culling |
| Dalton Massey |
| Walt Arnold |
| Scot Guenthner |
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Statler Wright is looking to start things off on a high note. A match up with Borderline Untimely could be just that. It is a rematch as Wright rode the horse in 2022 for 85 points.
| Lefty Holman | Amazon Hills |
| Sage Newman | Einstein Quest |
| Zeke Thurston | Birch Bubbles |
| Logan Cook | Miscrient |
| Tanner Butner | Double Red |
| Parker Fleet | Exciting Bubbles |
| Statler Wright | Borderline Untimely |
| Layton Green | Come Along |
| Riggin Smith | Erotic Tango |
| Sterling Crawley | Baby Kibitz |
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Blane Cox made it to the Final 4 last season to finish third but No. 1 tie-down roper Shad Mayfield has been dominating. However, is an Average game in Calgary and Cox roped smart in 2023.
| Chance Thiessen |
| John Douch |
| Blane Cox |
| Shane Smith |
| Logan Bird |
| Kyle Lucas |
| Caleb Smidt |
| Tuf Cooper |
| Marcos Costa |
| Shad Mayfield |
BARREL RACING
Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi’s win in 2023 was a career high for the multi-time World Champion and she has momentum rolling her way right now but so does Emily Beisel. Beisel’s arsenal of horses leaves her with no lack of options for whatever conditions come in Calgary.
| Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi |
| Karli Cowie |
| Lisa Lockhart |
| Taylor Manning |
| Emily Beisel |
| Jessica Routier |
| Sue Smith |
| Tiany Schuster |
| Bailey Smith |
| Ashley Castleberry |
BULL RIDING
Luke Mast has drawn the bull that Jared Parsonage won Round 3 of his pool on in 2023, Duane Kesler Rodeo’s Devils Advocate.
| Jacob Gardner | Whistleblower |
| Tristen Hutchings | State Law |
| Cody Teel | Chester |
| Wyatt Cleeson | Down With The Devil |
| Edgar Durazo | Late Nite Host |
| Mason Moody | Fallen Angel |
| Nick Tetz | Ramblin Man |
| Maverick Smith | Skunk Ape |
| Luke Mast | Devils Advocate |
| Hayes Weight | Sky Fall |
