They all left as champions of the 2018 Wainwright Stampede, but they definitely had vastly different stories to tell about how they earned the title. Hear the stories of the 2018 Wainwright Stampede champions who are back again to defend their titles in 2019.

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Whirlwind Trip Before Thurston Won Wainwright Stampede Saddle Bronc Title

Just getting to the Wainwright Stampede on time was a momentous task for Zeke Thurston. Lost equipment, all-night drives, flights, and pulling into rodeos at the last minute were all a part of the game for the cowboy that weekend.

Shelby Spielman Wins Her First CPRA Event

After competing in Casper, Wyoming, at the College National Finals Rodeo, Shelby Spielman headed north to try her hand in the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. Spielman placed third in the first round with her time of 17.443, before coming back in the short round to make the fastest run of the entire week.

At 17.317 seconds, Spielman’s run earned her the Wainwright Stampede championship buckle with a combined time of 34.760.

Clint Laye Rides Mucho Dinero For Wainwright Stampede Victory

The matchup of Clint Laye and Vold Rodeo’s Mucho Dinero was highly anticipated in the short round of the Wainwright Stampede, and for good reason. Laye and Mucho Dinero made an 87.5-point ride to not only win the final round but also win the average and the Wainwright Stampede championship with a total of 172.5 on two.

Solomon Wins Wainwright Stampede Tie-Down Title With 26.6 On Three

Cory Solomon showed his skills on the ground during the short round of the 2018 Wainwright Stampede. Solomon drew one of the faster calves in the herd and, after a late start, had to run his calf a little further.

That didn’t stop Solomon from making an 8.9-second run, winning the final round, the average, and the title with a time of 26.6 on three.

Coverchuk Wins Wainwright Stampede With 87-Point Ride On Mish Mash

Cody Coverchuk was the only bull rider to make the eight-second whistle in the bull riding short round. His 87-point score aboard Vold Rodeo’s Mish Mash, coupled with his 86-point score in the long round, gave Coverchuk a total of 173 points on two and the Wainwright Stampede bull riding title.

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