Saddle Bronc

• Prepping the body for the bucking; more Calgary Stampede rodeo athletes buckle down

  Building and maintaining core and groin strength, as well as hip stability are crucial in the roughstock events of bull riding, saddle bronc and bareback.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
  
• National saddle bronc champ eager to see how 3 sons compete at Calgary Stampede

  "You literally hold your breath. You're almost blue by the end of the event,'' Shelley said. ``I honestly didn't think all three would be competing at the level that they are."

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2022
  
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• Lethbridge’s Whoop-Up Days western events come to a close

  Lethbridge's Whoop-Up Days wrapped up Saturday night, but before the gates closed for another year, the grandstand was packed with spectators taking part in the western events.

  Sports

  Aug 25, 2019
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• Canada, America face off at 2018 Whoop-Up Days Bucking and Barrels tournament

  "We know all the Americans, they're kind of our buddies," said Canadian saddle bronc contestant Logan Hay. "But [it would] be good to beat 'em, too."

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2018
• Father-to-be Zeke Thurston looks to make history at Calgary Stampede rodeo

  Saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston is expecting his first child in the next two weeks and is looking to become the first person ever to win four straight Calgary Stampede rodeo championships.

  Sports

  Jul 9, 2018
• 3 Albertans wrangle world titles at National Finals Rodeo

  For the first time ever, three Alberta men have captured world titles at the National Finals Rodeo.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2016
• Turner Valley teen dies in rodeo practice event in Thorsby

  A 16-year-old boy has died, after he was bucked off and struck by a horse during rodeo practice in Thorsby Saturday afternoon.

  Apr 6, 2014