By:Ben U.
The Calgary Stampede, an annual tradition of Calgary’s that is always the highlight of the year. Hundreds of people come to enjoy the festivities of the Stampede, but the stampede isn’t always just for the weird food and fun rides. For many it’s the time of year for one of the biggest rodeos on the circuit. Whether you’re watching the rodeo or taking part of it, the Stampede Rodeo is one of the greatest rodeos in the world.Not only is the Stampede’s rodeo one of the most popular rodeos in the world, but it also holds some of the greatest stock around the world. Such as Grated Coconut, the six-time world champion bareback horse, and though he may be retired from the ring, Grated Coconut still holds the title as the greatest bucking horse to ever live.
Now, however, his legacy will continue to live on in Stampede Warrior, one of his fillies he has sired.
Stampede Warrior is predicted to be named the World Bareback Champion Horse for 2013. Said to be quiet and calm in the chutes, she explodes into action when the shoot opens. This isn’t hard to believe, Stampede Warrior has already made a 94 point ride in Houston, breaking its record of a 91 with bareback rider Cody DeMoss. A score so high it nearly became the highest scored ride ever made. However, that title still belongs to her sire, Grated Coconut, for scoring a 95 point ride with Davey Shield Jr. during the Calgary Stampede Rodeo in 2005.
Bucking hard and strong, Stampede Warrior is said to make more great performances as the year continues, and hopefully we will see this bucking mare continue, or even surpass, her father’s legacy in the Stampede Rodeo this year.
