We can’t wait for the 2018 Canadian Finals Rodeo when all the best professional athletes that competed on Canadian soil this year will go head-to-head for six rounds. CFR45 is only a week away and we’re continuing our countdown of the best athletes in each event this rodeo season.

Our second-last season leader in our countdown is that long-loop slinging, no-safetying up, heading season leader, Denver Johnson. 

See if Johnson can hold his lead at the Canadian Finals Rodeo LIVE on FloRodeo October 30 to November 4.

Canadian Standings:

1st - $28,130.61

Big Wins In 2018:

Wainwright Stampede

Ponoka Stampede

Rocky Mountain House

Hanna Pro Rodeo

“Harry” – Won 2018 CPRA Heeling Horse Of The Year

Top Times In 2018:

4.4 – Hanna Pro Rodeo

4.5 – Sundre Pro Rodeo

4.6 – Teepee Creek Stampede

4.7 – Agribition Round One

Analysis:

After watching Denver Johnson all season, I have just one question: Does he even know how to ride up and rope one? I have yet to see it.

Johnson has been reaching his way to the pay window all season long with partner Tristin Woolsey, and the pair has now qualified for their first Canadian Finals Rodeo as the season leaders. The two had seven sub-five-second runs in CPRA competition this year, and I’m sure many more at jackpots. 

The Strathmore, Alberta, roper is a wild card for me at CFR this year. He’s not a “safety up” type roper so we know he’s going to run at the line and be slinging it when he gets there. 

I’m expecting a lot of round money to be heading in this team ropers direction next week. If you haven’t signed up to watch the CFR on FloRodeo yet, you better do it HERE so you don’t miss out on this talented young roper’s debut at Canada’s pinnacle rodeo event.