They were joined by the man known as the “wild child” – bullfighter Ty Prescott. The trio were not entirely familiar with the bulls they drew, but by the end of their conversa - tion with Prescott, they (sort of) got a sense. The highlight of the night was Tyler and Jungle Spot from Vold Pro Rodeo. “Man, you got the pick of the night! You’re going to win this thing if you stay on!” explained Ty Prescott. Little to Tyler’s knowledge, everyone had their eyes set on him and that bull that night. The timers, the announcer, stock contractors, and everyone alike talked about him before the rodeo began. I even remember walking past the rodeo office and overhearing, “I think that Tyler Craig is going to get it done tonight.” Once Tyler nodded his head and that gate latch opened, he proved to everyone that he was worth putting money on. After an 85-point ride, he waited anxiously to see how his friends and fellow competitors would perform. Once the dust settled, Craig ended up being the only cowboy to make a ride for the entire Rodeo – walking away with the entire pot. After onversations with Prescott, I wondered how Tyler felt, knowing he was the pick of the night. “I’ve felt pressured like this before and didn’t capitalize on it. So, this time around, I just reminded myself to keep it simple and do what I know how to do, and it worked out!” said Craig. Being the only bull rider to stay on meant he walked away with the entire payout, the ground money, and the day money. Together, these amounted to $8,718.94! It’s an incredible way to start the season, catapulting him to sec - ond in the standings, only about $700 behind the season leader Jacob Gardner. “It felt great to be able to start the year off with a win like that. Very rarely does it happen that nobody stays on a bull, so to capitalize on an opportunity like that was a great way to start my season,” said Tyler following his win in Dawson Creek. It’s only May, but if Tyler keeps up the good riding, he will be making that second trip to the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Tanner Eno and Dawson Shannon are enjoying comeback seasons after facing injuries, surgeries and a lot of time off. The trio could be Edmonton-bound at the end of this season!
Canadian Rodeo News – May, 2023 – 29
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