We’ve got day 8 and 9 action captured here, with the lead up to the final Sunday of action at the Calgary Stampede rodeo.
Sean Libin has been down at the Calgary Stampede rodeo for us all 10 days with some great photos from the grounds.
Here’s what he got over the past two days.
Laramie Mosely (Palestine TX) drew a bull named Thriller which lived up to his name as the two propelled themselves to the Championship Sunday with an 86 point ride. Sean Libin for LiveWire Alberta’s own Cody Cassidy didn’t waste any time hopping off his horse on Wildcard Saturday to turn his steer in 4.1 seconds to advance to Championship Sunday at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Sean Libin for LiveWire Zach Hibler (Wheeler TX) put together a 86.5 ride on Young Carma to secure himself a Bareback spot in Rodeo’s Richest Hour on Championship Sunday at the Calgary Stampede. Sean Libin for LiveWire Oklahoma’s Ryan Jarrett will go onto the Championship round of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo Tie Down Roping after a blistering time of 6.8 seconds. Sean Libin for LiveWire Angela Ganter (Abilene TX) caught a barrel in Wildcard Saturday at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. The Texas barrel racer won’t advance to Championship Sunday but did earn $7,000 during the week. Sean Libin for LiveWire Texas bull rider Dylan Swearingen combined with Down Crown for a 87.50 trip on the final day of regular competition in the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Swearingen has earned $12,500 and a spot in Rodeo’s Richest Hour on Sunday. Sean Libin for LiveWire. Jackie Ganter, half of a mother-daughter barrel racing duo, advanced to the Calgary Stampede Rodeo’s Championship Sunday with a time of 17.45. Her mom Angela didn’t make the cut. Sean Libin for LiveWire Bullfighter Monty Phillips is one of three professional bullfighters who protect the cowboys of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Sean Libin for LiveWire The Calgary Stampede Rodeo Pickup Men are the best in the business. They roll in to look after the stock after they look after getting the cowboys off. Sean Libin for LiveWire Alberta was represented in the Saddle Bronc competition on Wildcard Saturday with Alberta bronc rider K’s Thomson paired up with Alberta Moon to earn an 88 ride. Thomson tied with Brody Cress and the two will advance to the final on Championship Sunday. Sean Libin for LiveWire Jacob Elder (State Centre, IA) wrapped up his fourth performance with a day leading 4.2 securing his spot in Championship Sunday at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Sean Libin for LiveWire Today wasn’t Chet Johnson’s day at the Calgary Stampede rodeo. Sean Libin for LiveWire A bronc named Xemplary Bubbles wasted no time in setting the tone Friday as it went on to buck off South Dakota cowboy Jade Blackwell. Sean Libin for LiveWire Leon Fountain of New Mexico finished Day 8 on top with a score of 85.5 on Shoshone Mountain but finished 7th in the Pool B standings at the Calgary Stampede’s iconic Saddle Bronc event. Sean Libin for LiveWire Shelby Spielman (Dalhart, TX) turned the barrels in 17.56 seconds on Friday to earn first place in Pool B of the Calgary Stampede Barrel Racing. Spielman has earned $19,000 so far and she will advance to Championship Sunday. Sean Libin for LiveWire Montana cowboy Caleb Bennett secured his spot into Calgary Stampede’s Championship Sunday with earnings of $15,250 after scoring 90 points on Sheer Ice. Sean Libin for LiveWire