We are excited to announce our 2020 Inductees. Congratulations to the following (in no particular order):
Contestant: Todd Boggust
12 CFR SW qualifications and 5 NFR SW qualifications speak for themselves, where Todd is concerned. He was an outstanding Steer Wrestling, infact an ambassador of the event, and liked by absolutely everyone. Todd won the Canadian Steer Wrestling Championship title in 1995, followed by the coveted CPRA’s Cowboy of the Year award in the 2001. Sadly we lost Todd in August of 2001, to Cancer. Many of today’s Steer Wrestling competitors credit Todd with much of their success, stating “he was there influencing me when I got started”. Todd was a rancher and a cowboy at heart, for these reasons and more, we recognize and welcome Todd Boggust to his rightful seat in the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
Contestant: Robert Bowers
Robert Bowers personified rodeo with his Bull Riding Career. Known to have ridden with either hand, and winning with both, he made 8 CFR qualifications, 3 NFR qualifications and 2 PBR World Finals qualifications before injuries lead to his early retirement. Robert won his Canadian Bull Riding Championship title in 1997, which offers just one of his many accomplishments. Known as a world class champion, this decorated individual is a humble cowboy, who has inspired many young bull riders. For this reason and many more, we’re privileged to induct Robert as one of our 2020 Class, into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
Contestant: Guy Shapka
Guy Shapka had a rodeo career in the Saddle Bronc Riding that spanned from 1974 through 2002, with 17 CFR qualifications, and 3 NFR qualifications. He represented Canada in both the 1988 and 2002 Olympics, and was crowned Rookie of the Year in both the CPRA and PRCA in 1984. Guy went on to win the Canadian Saddle Bronc Championship in 1987, was the season leader in 1995 and the CFR SB Average winner in 2000. Crowned Cowboy of the Year in CPRA in 2002, Guy retired after his final ride at the CFR that year. For these accomplishments and so many more, Guy has earned his seat in the Hall of Fame.
Builder: Dallas Mackie
A name synonymous with the Cranbrook Rodeo, Dallas Mackie has been there since its inception in 1987. 34+ years of commitment and dedication, as a volunteer, is something few can list as an accomplishment in the rodeo arena. This 2005 CPRA Committee Person of the Year is worthy of the builder category for many reasons, and because of that we honor Dallas, as our one 2020 Class of inductees into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
Animal: Willy – SW Horse
Owned by Greg Cassidy, Willy has earned well in excess of 2 million dollars, and carried 3 cowboys to world Steer Wrestling titles in Las Vegas, and many more to Championship Steer Wrestling titles in Canada. Quite possibly one of the most decorated Animals in Canadian Rodeo History, we proudly welcome Willy into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.