Maple Creek’s Parsonage in top spot heading into PBR Canada National Finals

Just 71 points behind him in second is Dakota Buttar of Eatonia, Sask., with Jake Gardner of Fort St. John, B.C. in third, 102.83 points behind Parsonage.

The top spot is guaranteed to be one of the three riders, who will all place within the top three with a 389-point cushion between Gardner and the fourth-place Jordan Hansen of Amisk, Alta.

Heading into the event, the PRB Canada title is one Parsonage has yet to take home.

“I’ve never won this one before. This year is probably the most commitment I’ve put into it in quite a number of years. So it would be good. You work hard at putting yourself in a position where you could stand a chance to win,” Parsonage said.

“Who knows what will happen, but it’s always good when you have a chance.”

Each bull rider will be guaranteed two rides on Friday, with only the top 12 getting a second ride on Saturday.

Heading into the PBR Canada National Finals, Parsonage has won $80,101.74 on the season, to go with the $78,100.46 he took home during the CFR season.

He’s also ridden 61.7 per cent of the bulls he’s got on during the PBR events.

Only Buttar (63.83 per cent), Nick Tetz (76.92 per cent), and Callum Miller (71.43 per cent) have better riding percentages going into the finals.

“I think probably the most important thing getting into those positions, you’ve got to have lots of consistency throughout the year. That’s probably the key to it,” Parsonage said.

“It’s always an exciting time of year, and it’s into the time of year with these finals. It’s like any professional sports season. You work all year to get into these positions. It can be a rewarding time here, and you look forward to the opportunity.”

When not riding bulls, Parsonage keeps busy working on the family ranch near Maple Creek.

by Jesse Gill

Maple Creek’s Parsonage in top spot heading into PBR Canada National Finals

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