By Lisa Parent

Bull riders at CO-OP place Saturday for PBR Cup Series

Oct 12, 2023 | 3:45 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The Medicine Hat Stampede finished many months ago, meaning Hatters may be itching for a fix of bull-riding entertainment by now. To scratch that itch, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Medicine Hat Classic is back this Saturday at CO-OP Place.

“All the inside cup events are loud and pyro and all that. But Medicine Hat, the crowd’s really loud and it’s always a good one,” says Chad Hartman, PBR Canada bull rider.

Hartman is from Lancer Saskatchewan, and is competing in Medicine Hat for his third year. This 23 year old is currently 7th on the PBR Canada Standings. His goal this year is to win $100,000 and grab the Canadian Championship title by the end of the season in November. This means the Medicine Hat Classic will be crucial for Hartman to earn some last minute points and climb the PBR standings.

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However, Hartman doesn’t just bull ride for the big prize pot.

“I’m sure there is people that do it because they want to win money, or whatever, you have to do it because you love it. It’s as dangerous as anything you know, times ten, so you can’t really just do it for fun,” says Hartman. “You have to do it because you love it deep down.”

Tickets are still available here. The event starts at CO-OP place Saturday at 7pm.