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Cardston, Alberta cowboy Bill Reeder was the 1976 Canadian Calf Roping Champion. Roping in the era of some of Canada's greatest ropers including World Champion Jim Gladstone and NFR qualifiers Larry Robinson and Cliff Williamson, Reeder established himself as a threat to the Canadian Crown by winning reserve titles on three separate occasions. Bill Reeder qualified for the CFR for ten straight years with 11 appearances throughout his professional career.
It all began when Rob started riding calves at the age of 2 at Kispiox, B.C when his Dad with the help of Gene Allen, put Rob on his first calf. He won his first buckle that day for the youngest contestant, an award he won 3 years in a row at the Kispiox Valley Rodeo.
He gradually transitioned to Steers at 7 years of age. At 15, Rob entered his first High School Rodeo in Merritt, B.C. His ability to practice was nonexistent so entering a rodeo was his only way to try Bull Riding. Rob not only rode his Bull that day, he won first! To say he was hooked was an understatement.
Rob went on to win 3 Canadian Bull Riding Championships in 1999, 2000, & 2004. He has qualified for the NFR 3 times in 1999, 2000, & 2001. And he qualified twice for the PBR World Finals earning the Glen Keeley award in 2003 & 2004 which is given to the top ranked Canadian Bull Rider.
In 2002, Rob had the honor to represent Canada at the Olympic Rodeo in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rob & his wife Shelly, along with their 2 sons Collin & Hayden & his stepson Hunter, live in Stonewall, Louisiana. Rob is a welding inspector in the Oilfield.
Introducing one of our 2022 Inductees in the Animal Category:
400 VJV Slash, of Vold Rodeo.
The bull 400 VJV Slash born in May of 2004 in Ponoka, and lived his entire life there, until his death in October of 2018. He was 14 years old. This outstanding black and white bull of Burton bloodlines weighed 1450 lbs.
With 61 recorded outs (Pro Bull Stats), his average bull score was 22.230. His numerous achievements include:
- 6 times PBR Canada finals qualifier
- 4 times PBR World finals qualifier
- twice selected as PBR Canada's Bull of the Finals
- 2011 PRB Canada Bull of the Year
- 2011 CPRA Bull of the Year
- 5 times CFR qualifier
- 4 times CFR Bull of the Finals
- 2012 Bull of the Ponoka Stampede
- 3 times qualified for the Calgary Stampede top 4 round
400 VJV Slash went his whole CPRA career without anyone making a qualified ride on him, until Tanner Byrne in 2013. It was Slash's very last trip before being retired. The ride took place at the CFR, where Byrne and Slash were 89 points.
PBR Canada's highest score was also a top Slash, by Josh Birks. The ride took place in 2012, at Stavely AB., with a score of 92.5.
Rank but gentle, with hardly any qualified rides, the cowboys still wanted to draw this honest spinner. For these reasons and more, we're proud to welcome 400 VJV Slash into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
400 VJV Slash
We are pleased to announce our 2022 Inductees and Legend. Our Congratulations to:
2022 Animal Inductee - VJV Slash, owned by Vold Rodeo
2022 Builder Inductee - Mike Copeman
2022 Contestant Inductee - Robert Bell
2022 Contestant Inductee - Bill Reeder
and our 2022 Legend: Greg Rumohr
We will be sharing more information on our Class of 2022 in the coming weeks.
Animal: VJV Slash
Builder: Mike Copeman
Contestant: Bill Reeder
Contestant: Rob Bell
Legend: Greg Rumohr
May 14, 2022 was a day to remember for us all! We finally recognized our Class of 2020 Inductees formerly, with the induction banquet held at the LP Pavilion on the Strathmore Rodeo Grounds, in Strathmore, Alberta.
With a sold out facility, we recognized Animal Inductee: RTR Willy - owned by Greg Cassidy, Builder: Dallas Mackie - of the Cranbrook Rodeo Committee, our Contestant Inductees: Todd Boggust, Robert Bowers, and Guy Shapka, and Legends: Tom Barr and Jordie Thomson,
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank every one of our sponsors: Tent, Table, Live and Silent Auction alike for their kind and generous donations. Without them, we could not have shared such as successful evening with everyone who was able to attend.
AGAIN - to all who contributed to our 2020 Induction Banquet - WE THANK YOU.
We now look forward to our 2022 Class of Inductees, and will be sharing those special names with you in the coming days.
Please be advised the Hall of Fame in Ponoka, Alberta will be closed for the Easter Weekend. We wish everyone a safe and happy Easter holiday.
We’re so excited to share this news! See the poster for all details.
CONTESTANTS - here is a link for you to enter up with!
HURRY - entries close March 15th!!
CANADIAN PRO RODEO HALL OF FAME OPEN RODEO ENTRY LINK
We’re excited to announce the date and location of our Induction Banquet.
With the loss of our chartered members - Jesse and Tilleen Hyland, the family have asked we post this information for our members and followers.
We are excited to announce a new fundraiser for the Hall of Fame!
We’re offering 13 wild rag options in 3 different sizes. These make amazing gifts, while supporting us in ensuring the history of Pro Rodeo in Canada remains alive.
Here’s the link to order yours:
