World’s Premier Rodeo Athletes take Centre Stage at 2019 Calgary Stampede
Calgary – The Calgary Stampede is proud to officially announce the names of the 120 rodeo superstars who have been invited to compete at Stampede 2019, July 5-14. Hosting a variety of athletes from North America and Brazil, this year’s lineup is packed with Canadian talent, including local cowboy Connor Hamilton. Born and raised in Calgary, Hamilton has earned his first invitation to compete at the Calgary Stampede.
“It is a great opportunity for our community to see some of our local talent shine over the 10 days, as they compete alongside the best of the best in professional rodeo,” says Kynan Vine, Manager of Western Events for the Stampede. “We are excited to include skilled young local competitors like Connor Hamilton who we’ve seen rise through the sport over the last few years.”
Stacking the roster with many other notable Canadian athletes, the 2019 Calgary Stampede will see the return of local favorites such as World and three-time Calgary Stampede Champion Zeke Thurston and 2018 Canadian Champion Clay Elliot. Canada is also well represented by young talent in the timed events, including Logan Bird, Kyle Lucas and 2018 Canadian Champion Steer Wrestler Scott Guenthner. In Barrel Racing, Stampede fans will have the opportunity to cheer on Carman Pozzobon, Diane Skocdopole, and Kylie Whiteside as they represent the maple leaf.
All six of the 2018 Calgary Stampede champions will return in 2019 to defend their titles and will be joined by rodeo’s premier athletes from the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Professional Bull Riders. While all contestants are looking to secure a Calgary Stampede Championship, they will also be vying for the $2 million in prize money up for grabs at this year’s Calgary Stampede.
“We have the opportunity to showcase the best rodeo athletes in the world to our guests,” says Vine, adding “Get ready to see some amazing competition over 10 days this July. It truly is the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.”
The full 2019 Calgary Stampede Rodeo contestant list is below.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Calgary Stampede, and can be purchased at CalgaryStampede.com
2019 Calgary Stampede Rodeo Contestants
| Saddle Bronc Riding | Bareback Riding | Ladies Barrel Racing |
| CoBurn Bradshaw – Milford, UT | Caleb Bennett – Tremonton, UT | Brittney Barnett – Bakerfield, CA |
| Chase Brooks – Belgrade, MT | Clayton Biglow – Clements, CA | Taci Bettis – Round Top, TX |
| Jacobs Crawley – Boerne, TX | Ty Breuer – Mandan, ND | Ivy Conrado – Hudson, CO |
| Sterling Crawley – Stephenville, TX | Richmond Champion – Dublin, TX | Callahan Crossley – Hermiston, OR |
| Brody Cress – Hillsdale, WY | Mason Clements – Santaquin, UT | Kaylee Gallino – Wasta, SD |
| Isaac Diaz – Desdemona, TX | Steven Dent – Mullen, NE | Hailey Kinsel – Cotulla, TX |
| Clay Elliot – Nanton, AB | Kaycee Field – Elk Ridge, UT | Lisa Lockhart – Oelrichs, SD |
| Layton Green – Meeting Creek, AB | Connor Hamilton – Calgary, AB | Emily Miller – Weatherford, OK |
| Dawson Hay – Wildwood, AB | Seth Hardwick – Miles City, MT | Nellie Miller – Cottonwood, CA |
| Lefty Holman – Visalia, CA | Tilden Hooper – Weatherford, TX | Amberleigh Moore – Salem, OR |
| Court Scheer – Elsmere, NE | Pascal Isabelle – Quebec, QC | Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi – Victoria, TX |
| Joey Sonnier III – New Iberia, LA | Orin Larsen – Inglis, MB | Carman Pozzobon – Savona, BC |
| Wade Sundell – Coleman, OK | Clint Laye – Cadogan, AB | Jessica Routier – Buffalo, SD |
| Zeke Thurston – Big Valley, AB | Ky Marshall – Bowden, AB | Jennifer Sharp – Richards, TX |
| Kolby Wanchuck –Sherwood Park, AB | Shane O’Connell – Rapid City, ND | Diane Skodcdopole – Big Valley, AB |
| Jake Watson – Hudson’s Hope, BC | Tim O’Connell – Zwingle, IA | Jimmie Smith – McDade, TX |
| Jake Wright – Milford, UT | Jacob Stemo – Bashaw, AB | Shelby Spielman – Dalhart, TX |
| Ryder Wright – Milford, UT | Ty Taypotat – Regina, SK | Jessie Telford – Caldwell, ID |
| Rusty Wright – Milford, UT | Bill Tutor – Hunstville, TX | Sarah Rose Waguespack–Brunswick, GA |
| Jesse Wright – Milford, UT | Jake Vold – Airdrie, AB | Kylie Whiteside – Longview, AB |
| Steer Wrestling | Tie Down Roping | Bull Riding |
| Curtis Cassidy – Donalda, AB | Logan Bird – Nanton, AB | Parker Breding – Edgar, MT |
| Cody Cassidy – Donalda, AB | Trevor Brazile – Decatur, TX | Ramon de Lima – Sao Paulo, SP |
| Bridger Chambers – Stevensville, MT | Tuf Cooper – Weatherford, TX | Ryan Dirteater – Hulbert, OK |
| Stephen Culling – Fort St John, BC | Morgan Grant – Didsbury, AB | Chase Dougherty – Portland, OR |
| Hunter Cure – Holliday, TX | Shane Hanchey – Sulpher, OK | Marco Eguchi – Poa, SP |
| Kody Dollery – Caldwell, TX | Ryan Jarrett – Comanche, OK | Wacey Finkbeiner – Ponoka, AB |
| Ty Erickson – Helena, MT | Kyle Lucas – Carstairs, AB | Joe Frost – Randlett, UT |
| Scott Guenthner – Consort, AB | Cooper Martin – Alma, KS | Marcos Gloria – Edmonton, AB |
| Nick Guy – Sparta, WI | Timber Moore – Aubrey, TX | Garrett Green – Meeting Creek, AB |
| Kyle Irwin – Robertsdale, AL | Michael Otero – Weatherford, TX | Jordan Hansen – Calgary, AB |
| Blake Knowles – Heppner, OR | Jesse Popescul – Wood Mountain, SK | Sage Kimzey – Strong City, OK |
| Trevor Knowles – Prairie City, OR | Jake Pratt – Stephenville, TX | Zane Lambert – Ponoka, AB |
| Will Lummus – West Point, MS | Rhen Richard – Roosevelt, UT | Jose Vitor Leme–Ribas Do Rio Pardo, MS |
| Tanner Milan – Cochrane, AB | Reese Riemer – Stinnett, TX | Jess Lockwood – Volborg, MT |
| Clayton Moore – Pouce Coupe, BC | Matt Shiozawa – Chubbuck, ID | Claudio Montanha Jr – Pacaembu, SP |
| Tyler Pearson – Independence, LA | Caleb Smidt – Bellville, TX | Cody Nance – Springville, TN |
| Matt Reeves – Cross Plains, TX | Ryle Smith – Oakdale, CA | Chase Outlaw – Hamburg, AR |
| Jacob Talley – Keatchie, LA | Cory Solomon – Prarieview, TX | Jared Parsonage – Maple Creek, SK |
| Tyler Waguespack – Gonzales, LA | Riley Warren – Stettler, AB | Brock Radford – DeWinton, AB |
| Craig Weisgerber – Ponoka, AB | Marty Yates – Stephenville, TX | Cody Teel – Kountze, TX |
About the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
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