Five years ago, Zeke Thurston won his first of two PRCA Saddle Bronc Riding Gold Buckles and since then, rodeo and specifically saddle bronc riding, have been reinvigorated in Canada.
In 2021, No. 4 Dawson Hay, No. 5 Layton Green, No. 6 Thurston, No. 8 Kolby Wanchuk and No. 12 Ben Andersen are all up representing Canada at the 2021 NFR.
“There’s a lot of young bronc riders coming up the line, Canada and Alberta itself are kind of known for bronc riding,” Thurston said. “The mid-2000s, kind of after Roddy (Hay) was done, there wasn’t a lot of top Canadian competitors making the NFR or trying to make the NFR. We kind of have had a lull, but it’s stronger than ever now, especially in the bronc riding game.”
Zeke Thurston was joined by Layton Green and Dawson Hay to discuss their 2021 seasons, the camaraderie among the bronc riders and their thoughts on the NFR returning to Vegas.
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