Gardner takes top spot at bull riding event in Manitoba

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A local rodeo athlete started a tour of Manitoba with a victory against some of Canada’s bull riding elite.

Fort St. John’s Jake Gardner took home the win at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Touring Pro stop in Dauphin at the Credit Union Place on Thursday, May 22nd.

He won with a two-ride score of 171 points on bulls Patiently Waiting and Night Stalker. 

This was Gardner’s second win in just under two weeks, as he also took the victory at the Rose City Invitational in Brooks, Alberta on May 10th.

“We just finished up a great event,” said Gardner on PBR Canada’s Instagram page. “Just grateful. Managed to get the win tonight on two great bulls.”

Gardner has been a member of the PBR circuit since 2017. The 28-year-old earned $3,595 and 56.67 points with the victory, which put him atop the Canadian PBR rankings by 75 points over second-place Cody Coverchuk of Saskatchewan.

Gardner will be next in action on Friday evening, at the PBR Canada Cup series in Brandon, Manitoba at the Keystone Centre.

For more information about the PBR Canada and a full schedule, visit the PBR Canada website.