Wildrose Rodeo Association

The Evolution of Wildrose Rodeo Association
Robbie McDonald was frustrated with some politics in a newly formed amateur rodeo association.  Wanting to continue the rodeo tradition he decided to form a new rodeo association in 1980.  The North Eastern Alberta Amateur Rodeo Cowboys Association (NEAARCA) started with about 50 members and 6 rodeos.  The 1st rodeo was held in Hylo, AB.  In 1983 the name was changed to Wild Rose Amateur Rodeo Association (WRARA). In 1985 the name became Wild Rose Rodeo Association (WRRA) and in 1990 shortened to Wildrose Rodeo Association (WRA). In 2009 the membership grew to over 600 members.  In 1981 the first finals were held in Hobbema with 4 performances.  In 1982 they were moved to Mayerthorpe and remained until 1985.  In 1986 the finals moved to Barrhead.  The first President was Billy Sands, Vice-President was Robbie McDonald and the Secretary was Mary McDonald.  WRA uses the point system instead of money for our contestants to make the finals.  The WRA has events for every member of the family.
We are very thankful for all our great sponsors without them we wouldn’t have such a great Association. 

The Wildrose Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization.

2011 WRA AWARD WINNERS

2011 Cowboy of the Year: David Schmidt, Barrhead, AB
Finals High Point Winner: Riley Warren, Stettler, AB
Rookie: Trey Gallais, Olds, AB
Season Hi-point Senior: Gerard Oversby, Wainwright, AB
Season Hi-point Junior: Val Frey, Atbabasca, AB

BAREBACK
Champion: Rob Johnson, Stony Plain, AB
Season Leader: Gerard Oversby, Wainwright, AB
Bareback Horse of the Year: Bootlace - Doubletree
Bareback Horse of Finals: Humphrey - Doubletree
Average Winner: Rob Johnson, Stony Plain, AB

SADDLEBRONC
Champion: Layton Green, Meeting Creek, AB
Season Leader: Mark O’Dempsey, Mayerthorpe, AB
Saddlebronc Horse of the Year: Rollin Roan - Doubletree
Saddlebronc Horse of Finals: Goodbye Bob - Doubletree
Average Winner: Layton Green, Meeting Creek, AB

BULL RIDING
Champion: Todd Chotowetz, Major, SK
Season Leader: Todd Chotowetz, Major, SK
Bull of the Year:  No Recollection – Thompson Rodeo
Bull of Finals: No Seeum – Doubletree Rodeo
Average Winner: Todd Chotowetz, Major, SK

STEER WRESTLING
Champion: Jesse Lawes, Provost, AB
Season Leader: Scott Guenthner, Consort, AB
Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year: Dodge – Casey Lawes, Provost, AB
Hazing Horse of the Year: Oakley – Dylan Jones, Czar, AB
Hazer of the Year: Casey Lawes, Provost, AB
Average Winner: Jesse Lawes, Provost, AB

CALF ROPING
Champion: Riley Warren, Stettler, AB
Season Leader: Jimmy Gunsch, Thorsby, AB
Calf Horse of the Year: Buck – Jimmy Gunsch, Thorsby, AB
Average Winner: Riley Warren, Stettler, AB

TEAM ROPING
Champion Header: Grady Branden, Barrhead, AB
Champion Heeler: Tyler Batchelor, Mayerthorpe, AB
Season Leader Header: Tel Flewelling, Lacombe, AB
Season Leader Heeler: Riley Warren, Stettler, AB
Heading Horse of the Year: Joe – Dennis Johnson, Mayerthorpe, AB
Heeling Horse of the Year: Flame – Riley Warren, Stettler, AB
Average Winners: Grady Branden, Barrhead, AB/Tyler Batchelor, Mayerthorpe, AB

NOVICE HORSE RIDING
Champion: Kody Lamb, Sherwood Park, AB
Season Leader: Kody Lamb, Sherwood Park, AB
Average Winner: Kody Lamb, Sherwood Park, AB

LADIES BARREL RACING
Champion: Gaileen Babcock, Ft. St. John, BC
Season Leader: Kerri Babcook, Warburg, AB
Sr. Barrel Horse of the Year: Chili Dog – Rebecca Paradis, Barrhead, AB
Average Winner: Gaileen Babcock, Ft. St. John, BC

JR. BULL RIDING
Champion: Billy West, Cadogan, AB
Season Leader: Billy West, Cadogan, AB
Average Winner: Billy West, Cadogan, AB

JR. STEER RIDING
Champion: Bryce West, Cadogan, AB
Season Leader: Bryce West, Cadogan, AB
Dusty Wilkinson Memorial- Hi Point Ride: Bryce West, Cadogan, AB 80.5
Average Winner: Bryce West, Cadogan, AB

JR. BARREL RACING
Champion: Val Frey, Athabasca, AB
Season Leader: Val Frey, Athabasca, AB
Jr Barrel Horse of the Year: Tina – Val Frey, Athabasca, AB
Average Winner: Val Frey, Athabasca, AB

PEEWEE BARREL RACING
Champion: Reese Pollitt, Rimbey, aB
Season Leader: Madyson Hagan, Alsike, AB
PW. Barrel Horse of the Year: Cowboy – Kaitlin Haeberle, Viking, AB
Average Winner: Reese Pollitt, Rimbey, AB

JR. BREAKAWAY ROPING
Champion: Quentin Branden, Barrhead, AB
Season Leader: Brett Knapp, Mayerthorpe, AB
Jr. Breakaway Horse of the Year: Hammer – Kadon Knapp, Mayerthorpe, AB
Average Winner: Quentin Branden, Barrhead, AB

WRA CASH SERIES
Rough Stock Winner: Gerard Oversby, Wainwright, AB
Timed Event Winner: Jimmy Gunsch, Thorsby, AB

COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR
Committee of the Year: Stony Plain, AB