Big Valley Cowboy Zeke Thurston is on the road to make Stampede history, and judging by the pool results, he could make it happen.
Thurston is competing at the Calgary Stampede in the Saddle Bronc. He also has three Stampede crowns under his hat, winning in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
His results in the first three days of the competition put him on track for making it a possible four.
On Friday, June 5, he scored an 83, and then on Saturday, he scored the day’s best with an 85.5 on Cloudly Skys. He rounded out the Pool A competition on Sunday, July 7 with a score of 88.5 riding After Party.
So far this Stampede, he has earned $15,500 and has earned his spot in the finals.
Thursason, 29, has been riding professionally since 2013. He finished first in the 2023 world standings and has four world titles to his name.
