CLINT BUHLER Top Team Ropers of 2013 - HEADERS Okotoks, AB Born: May 20, 1982 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (4) 2010-13 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $28,109.78 2013 highlights: Stavely, Merritt, Strathmore, Ponoka and the Wrangler Tour 2013 Champion (Header) Career highlights: 2010 Wrangler Tour Finale Champion (Header) Other occupation: Farrier and rope horse trainer Height and weight: 6'2" 185 lbs Family: Brook (wife) BRETT BUSS Ponoka, AB Born: July 10, 1989 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (4) 2008-09, 2011, 2013 2013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $14,919.43 2013 highlights: Camrose, Okotoks champion Career highlights: 2008, 2011 Season Leader Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 5'8" 170 lbs BRAIDY DAVIES Medicine Hat, AB Born: April 23, 1986 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (3) 2004, 2008, 2013 2013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $19,399.80 2013 highlights: Qualifying for the Canadian Finals with again Chase Simpson heeling this time Height and weight: 6' 1" 195 lbs Family: Catherine (wife) 66
Top Team Ropers of 2013 - HEADERS STEELE DEPAOLI Longview, AB tie down roping Born: November 21, 1986 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (6) 2005, 2009-13 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $15,540.00 2013 highlights: Benalto, Grimshaw, Sundre Champion Career highlights: Qualified with Dad, (Don), in 2005, 2009 and 2010 in TR. Owns Zippy - only horse to qualify for CFR in TDR and LBR Height and weight: 5'11" 155 lbs Family in rodeo: Suzanne (mother, LBR), Don (father, TR), Colter (brother, TR) TRAVIS GALLAIS Red Deer, AB Born: December 7, 1971 Year turned pro: 1996 CFR qualifications: (13) 2000-2011, 2013 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $13,054.18 2013 highlights: Peace River and Dawson Creek Champion Career highlights: 3 time Canadian Champion (2003, 2005, 2009), 2006 Canadian season leader, 2005 CFR Average champion, 2002, PRCA Rookie (TR) of the Year Other occupation: Farrier Special interests: Hockey, golf, skiing Height and weight: 6'2" 235 lbs Family: Lisa (wife), Trey (son), Jordan (daughter) JACKSON LOUIS Vernon, BC Born: January 1, 1980 Year turned pro: 1999 CFR qualifications: (3) 2005, 2010, 2013 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,457.90 2013 highlights: Medicine Hat (spring), Abbotsford champion Other occupation: Stable owner and instructor Special interests: Fishing Height and weight: 6'0" 260 lbs Family: Shaylen (wife), Benjamin Young Pine (son) Family in rodeo: All of the Louis and Gottfriedson families 67
Top Team Ropers of 2013 - HEADERS ROLAND MCFADDEN Vulcan, AB Born: January 17, 1986 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (4) 2009, 2011-13 2013 standings: 2nd 2013 earnings: $28,768.96 2013 highlights: High Prairie Champion Career highlights: 2012 Reserve Season Leader; 2012 CFR Reserve Average; 2008 West of the Rockies Champion Other occupations: Rancher, stuntman Special interests: Hockey, football, baseball, golf Height and weight: 5'9" 170 lbs KOLTON SCHMIDT - 2013 Canadian Heading Champion Barrhead, AB Born: June 27, 1994 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (2) 2011, 2013 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $30,130.11 2013 highlights: 2013 Canadian Champion; Williams Lake Stampede Champion Other occupation: Student Height and weight: 5'10" 150 lbs Family in rodeo: Ronald (father, TR), Levi (brother, TR), Taylor (sister, LBR, TR) JESSE SHEFFIELD Delta, CO Born: December 30, 1978 Year tuned pro: 1998 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $23,821.35 2013 highlights: Qualifying for first CFR Height and weight: 6' 0" 200 lbs Family: Jody (wife) 68
LEVI SIMPSON Top Team Ropers of 2013 - HEADERS Ponoka, AB, Tie down roping Born: March 27, 1988 Year turned pro: 2008 CFR qualifications: (5) 2009-13 2013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $22,334.44 2013 highlights: Leduc, Bonnyville, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail, Wainwright, Pincher Creek, Armstrong Champion Career highlights: 2011 Canadian Team Roping (Header) Champion; 2010, 2011 Ponoka Stampede Champion; 2010 AB Circuit Champion; 2009 & 2012 Reserve Canadian Champion Other occupation: Electrician Height and weight: 5'10" 210 lbs Family: Rebecca (wife) Family in rodeo: Chase (brother, TR) DALE SKOCDOPOLE Big Valley, AB, tie down roping Born: June 12, 1973 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: TDR (2) 2002, 2006, TR (6) 2001, 2004, 2006-07, 2010, 2013 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $15,242.49 2013 highlights: Making the CFR again, being in Final Four at Ponoka, Tee Pee Creek, Morris and Jasper champion Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 6'2" 175 lbs Family: Diane (wife), Coy (son) Family in rodeo: Wayne (brother, TR) CLAY ULLERY Two Hills, AB Born: February 1, 1993 Year turned pro: 2011 CFR qualifications: (3) 2011-13 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $25,569.07 2013 highlights: CFR Average champion Career highlights: 2012-13 Grande Prairie Champion Height and weight: 5'10" 150 lbs Family: single Family in rodeo: 4th generation rodeo cowboy 69
More Top Headers JORDAN DODDS, Ponoka, AB Event: Team roping Born: August 7, 1984 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (2) 2010, 2012 2013 standings: 19th 2013 earnings: $7573.62 Other occupation: Wrangler, horse trainer, stunt work Height and weight: 6'2, 175 lbs Family: Robyn (wife), Jolee (daughter) Family in rodeo: Jacob Stemo (nephew, BB, BR) MARTY LILLICO, Stettler, AB Event: Team roping Born: Dec 17, 1969 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (10) 2003-2012 2013 standings: 18th 2013 earnings: $8011.32 Career highlights: 2004 Sask Circuit champion Other occupation: Truck driver, horse trainer Special interests: Movies, camping, horses Height and weight: 5'8, 185 lbs Family: Jayne Bolin (wife), Cruze (son) MURRAY LINTHICUM, Glentworth, SK Event: Team roping Born: Dec 29, 1964 Year turned pro: 1989 CFR qualifications: (10) 2000-05, 2007-10 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings: 8440.03 Career highlights: 2001, 2004, 2008 Canadian champion, 2002 Olympic Gold Medal, 2002, 2004 Canadian season leader Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 6'1, 190 lbs Family: Jan (wife), Clayton (son) Family in rodeo: Tyler and Jesse Popescul (nephews, TR) JUSTIN MCCARROLL, Camrose, AB Event: Team roping Born: Jan 7, 1983 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (6) 2003, 2006-10 2013 standings: 14th 2013 earnings: 8599.75 Career highlights: 2006-07 Canadian champion, 2009 CFR Average champion Other occupation: School teacher Special interests: Golf, hockey and basketball Height and weight: 6', 170 lbs Family: Kendra (wife), Halle (daughter) Family in rodeo: Cody and Brett (brothers, TR), Clark (cousin, TR) JEFF ROBSON, Airdrie, AB Event: Team roping Born: April 10, 1970 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (4) 2003-04, 2007, 2012 Other occupation: Businessman, CPRA (Interim) General Manager Special interests: Golf and hockey Height and weight: 6'195 lbs Family: Barb (wife), Havey, Mattye, and Tevary (daughters), Britt (son) DUSTIN ROUND, Lacombe, AB Event: Team roping Born: June 24, 1988 Year turned pro: 2010 Height and weight: 5'6, 148 lbs Family: Tatum (wife) Family in rodeo: Keith (father, TR) 70
Top Team Ropers of 2013 - HEELERS TAYLOR BROWER Stettler, AB Born: October 28, 1987 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 11th 2013 earnings: $12,827.63 2013 highlights: Harmon Valley champion, Dawson Creek Co-champion Other occupation: Welder Special interests: Golf Height and weight: 6'1" 200 lbs Family: Kobi Olinek (wife) Crewe (son) Family in rodeo: Clay (father, SW), Ken (grandfather, SB/BB), Bart (uncle, SB, TR) Clint (brother, TR) STACY CORNET Brant, AB, tie down roping Born: September 14, 1971 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (4) 2006-2008, 2013 2013 standings: 8th 2013 earnings: $16,110.96 2013 highlights: Jasper Tie-Down and Team Roping Champion Career highlights: 4 time TDR and High Point, once Team Roping champion- CCA Other occupation: Farrier Special interests: Training horses Height and weight: 5'8" 220 lbs Family: Lisa (wife), Jordyn (daughter), Colt (son) TYREL FLEWELLING - 2013 Canadian Heeling Champion Lacombe, AB Born: September 16, 1986 Year turned professional: 2010 CFR qualifications: (3) 2010-11, 2013 2013 standings: 1st 2013 earnings: $32,302.42 2013 highlights: Dawson Creek and Williams Lake Champion Career highlights: 2011, 2013 Canadian Team Roping Champion; 2011 CFR Average Winner, 2010 Season Leader (Heeler) Other occupation: Exporter Special interests: Training rope horses, watching the Patriots play on Sunday Height and weight: 6'0" 185 lbs Family: Carli (wife) 71
Top Team Ropers of 2013 - HEELERS MATT FAWCETT Stettler, AB Born: September 27, 1978 Year turned pro: 2005 CFR qualifications: (5) 2006-08, 2011, 2013 2013 standings: 4th 2013 earnings: $25,386.34 Career highlights: 2011 Canadian Season Leader Occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 6'0" 200 lbs Family: Karla (wife), Caleb (s0n) Family in rodeo: Kenton (brother, TR) CHAD JOHNSON Del Bonita, AB Events: Tie down roping, team roping Born: January 22, 1972 Year turned pro: 1995 CFR qualifications: 7 (TDR) 2004-2010, 2013, 6 (TR) 2000-01, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013 2013 standings: 10th 2013 earnings: $14,029.12 Other occupation: Rancher Height and weight: 5'7" 175 lbs Family: Leanne (wife) Family in rodeo: Arnie (father, TDR) BRETT MCCARROLL Camrose, AB Born: November 23, 1985 CFR qualifications: (10) 2003, 2005-2013 2013 standings: 3rd 2013 earnings: $25,561.23 2013 highlights: Ponoka and Strathmore Champion Career highlights: 2009 CFR Average Champion; 2006, 2007 Canadian Team Roping (Heeler) Champion Other occupation: Horse trainer Special interests: Golf, hockey, baseball Height and weight: 5'10" 160 lbs Family: Renee (wife) Coy (son) Family in rodeo: Cody, Justin (brothers, TR), Clark (cousin, TR) 72
RHEN RICHARD Top Team Ropers of 2013 - HEELERS Roosevelt, UT, tie down roping Born: May 22, 1989 Year turned pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: TR (3) 2011-13 2013 standings: 5th 2013 earnings: $23,821.34 Career highlights: 2008 PRCA Heeling Rookie of the Year; 2007 National High School Finals Rodeo All-Around and TDR Champion Other occupation: Horse trainer Special interests: Hunting and family Height and weight: 6'1" 200 lbs Family: Challis (wife) Family in rodeo: Kaden (brother) JOHN ROBERTSON Polson, MT Born: January 21, 1985 Year turned pro: 2003 2013 standings: 6th 2013 earnings: $21,557.48 2013 highlights: Bonnyville, Wainwright, Rocky Mountain House, Pincher Creek, Armstrong Champion Career highlights: 2006, 2011 Montana Circuit Champion; 2007 Denver Stock Show Champion Height and weight: 6'0" 200 lbs Family: Jessica (wife) KASPER ROY Mossleigh, AB Born: June 19, 1993 Year turned pro: 2010 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 9th 2013 earnings: $15,539.98 2013 highlights: Benalto, Grimshaw, Sundre Champion Special interests: cowboy poetry Height and weight: 6'2" 200 lbs Family in rodeo: David (father, SW, TR) 73
Top Team Ropers of 2013 - HEELERS CHASE SIMPSON Claresholm, AB Born: May 23, 1986 Year turned pro: 2004 CFR qualifications: (5) 2004, 2010-2013 2013 standings: 7th 2013 earnings: $19,399.81 Career highlights: 2010 Canadian champion (Header); 2010 Average (Heading) Champion Other occupations: Farrier, hunting guide Special interests: hunting, roping, family Height and weight: 5'10" 218 lbs Family: Britt (wife), Jewel and Ivey (daughters) Family in rodeo: Levi (brother, TR) TRENT TUNKE Medicine Hat, AB Born: October 24, 1990 Year turned pro: 2012 CFR qualifications: (1) 2013 2013 standings: 2nd 2013: earnings: $26,840.39 2013 highlights: Short Round Ponoka; High Prairie Champion Career highlights: 2010 Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Champion Team Roping Heeler Other occupation: Oilfield Height and weight: 6'0" 185 lbs RILEY WILSON Cardston, AB Born: February 26, 1975 CFR qualifications: (11) 2000-2005, 2009-2013 2013 standings: 12th 2013 earnings: $11,457.92 2013 highlights: Medicine Hat (spring) champion, Abbotsford Co-champion Career highlights: 1999, 2002-03 Season Leader; 2002 CFR Average Winner Other occupation: Horse trainer, roping instructor and farrier Height and weight: 6'1" 190 lbs Family in rodeo: Bob (father), Monica (mother), Randa (sister) and Mark (brother in law) 74
More Top Heelers TRAVIS BOOTH, Claresholm, AB Born: Feb 23, 1985 CFR qualifications: (1) 2012 Other occupation: Partner - Frontier Western Shop, Claresholm Height and weight: 6', 179 lbs Family: Sierra (wife, LBR) JEREMY BUHLER, Arrowwood, AB Event: Team roping Born: Dec. 8, 1987 Year turned pro: 2009 CFR qualifications: (2) 2011-12 2013 standings: 16th 2013 earnings: $7985.52 Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 6'2 Family: single Family in rodeo: Clint (brother, TR) ROCKY DALLYN, Nanton, AB Event: Team roping Born: June 28, 1967 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (13) 2000-2012 2013 standings: 17th 2013 earnings: $7912.27 2013 highlights: Okotoks champion Career highlights: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2010 Canadian champion, 2006 Season Leader, 2005 CFR Average winner, 2002 Olympic Gold Medal, Canadian career earnings leader (heeler) $70,311 Other occupation: Carpenter; Property inspector; Runs a commercial decking business Height and weight: 5'10, 190 lbs Family: Janice (wife, LBR), Jenna (daughter, LBR), Britt (son) Clark McCarroll, Daysland, AB Event: Team Roping Born: March 1, 1980 at Camrose, AB Year Turned Pro: 2002 CFR Qualifications: (1) 2009 Career highlights: 2008 West of the Rockies Champion, 2006 LRA Champion Other Occupation: Farrier Special interests: Watching baseball and hockey, golfing with rodeo friends Height and Weight: 6'1, 185 lbs Family in Rodeo: Cody, Justin and Brett (cousins, all TR) ROCKY ROSS, Botha, AB Event: Team roping Born: Sept. 15, 1973 Year turned pro: 2003 CFR qualifications: (9) 2000, 2003-08, 2010-11 2013 standings: 15th 2013 earnings: $8011.35 Other occupation: Farrier Height and weight: 5'6, 190 lbs Family: Christine (wife, LBR) Randon and Denim (sons), Aubrey (daughter) KEVIN SCHREINER, Medicine Hat, AB Event: Team roping Born: Dec 10, 1979 Year turned pro: 2000 CFR qualifications: (7) 2002-05, 2009, 2011-12 Career highlights: 2009 Canadian champion (heeler), 1999 Canadian champion (header) 2002-03 Season leader Other occupation: Cactus Well Service-swabbing gas wells Height and weight: 6', 250 lbs Family: Kara (wife), Kody (daughter), Blade (son) Family in rodeo: Kara (wife), Clint (brother) George (father) all Team Ropers 75