After all the kids activities wrapped up, it was time for the big cowboys to hit the stage.

The opening events for Day 1 of the Canadian Finals Rodeo Kicked off on November 9th in Edmonton.

Defending Canadian Bareback Champion and Airdrie's own Jake Vold set out to defend his title against Manitoba's Owen Larsen.

One of the other big events of the night was the Saddle Bronc where Ponoka Luke Butterfield is favoured to run away with the competition.

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