Shelby Boisjoli-Meged from Langdon, AB, leads the ladies in the debut of Breakaway Roping at this year's Calgary Stampede.
It's making its debut this year at the world's largest outdoor rodeo.
Another local favourite, Jenna Dallyn from Nanton, came in 3rd with three other Albertans in the mix.
Here are some highlights from Day One in Pool A.
- Shelby Boisjoli-Meged (Langdon, AB) - 2.3 seconds (1st)
- Jenna Dallyn (Nanton, AB) - 2.9 seconds (3rd)
- Lawrie Nel (Alix, AB) - 3.0 seconds (tie for 4th)
- Mikenna Schauer (Halkirk, AB) - 4.0
- Macey Auclair (Ponoka, AB) - 12.6 seconds
Albertans also did well in Tie Down Roping.
- Kyle Lucas (Carstairs, AB) - 7.3 seconds (tied for 2nd)
- Logan Bird (Nanton, AB) - 8.3 seconds (4th)
- Shane Smith (Wimborne, AB) - NT (no time)
Fan favourite Bull Riding only saw four riders stay on for the full 8 seconds, but Jared Parsonage was one of them.
- Jared Parsonage (Maple Creek, Sask) - 81.00 (4th place)
- Edgar Durazo (Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico but trains in High River, AB) - BO (bucked off)
A steer wrestler from Provost, AB is also in the running.
- Scott Guenther (Provost, AB) - 4.4 seconds
- Landon Beardworth (Red Deer County, AB) - NT (no time)
Ladies Barrel Racing is also a huge fan favourite, but only two Canadians are in Pool A.
- Jennifer Neudorf (Bluffton, AB) - 17.370 seconds (4th)
- Taylor Cherry (Quesnel, BC) - 17.720 seconds (7th)
An Albertan had a solid ride in Saddle Bronc.
- Lucas Macza (High River, AB) - 77.00 (8th)
Bareback also saw a Calgarian in Pool A.
- Jake Stemo (Calgary, AB) - 69.00 (7th)
And Novice Bareback had four Albertans entered.
- Quide Skjonsberg (Bluffton, AB) - 80.50
- Jace Lomheim (Hughenden, AB) - 65.00
- Rhett Tattrie (Youngstown, AB) - BO (bucked off)
- Clay Greenslade (Strathmore, AB) - BO (bucked off)
Day Two gets started at 1:30 p.m. today.