ProRodeo Sports News - April 16, 2021

KISSIMMEE, FLA.

BY TRACY RENCK & SCOTT KANIEWSKI

PRCA ProRodeo photo by Clay Guardipee Steer wrestler Scott Guenthner competes in the second round of the RAM NCFR in Kissimmee, Fla. Guenthner jumps to third place Scott Guenthner had made three consecutive National Finals Rodeo qualifications. The Provost, Alberta, steer wrestler was hoping for No. 4 last season, but then COVID-19 hit and rodeos shut down. Guenthner wasn’t able to get back across the border to compete until July 1. That hasn’t been the case this season, and it’s showing. Guenthner clocked a time of 3.6 seconds in the finals of the RAMNCFR, April 10 to walk away with $16,805. “It’s huge. We definitely have a long year left and have a long way to go to make the NFR, but this is definitely a big boost,” said Guenthner, who moved to third in the world standings with $27,813. Guenthner was riding fellow Canadian Curtis Cassidy’s horse Tyson. “He’s amazing,” Guenthner said of the reigning Purina Horse of the Year. “He lets you think all about your job. He gets you in the corner and that’s where he is – he doesn’t move, he doesn’t budge – he’s awesome.” This season has been slightly easier to prepare for, unlike in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. “Last year I came down (to the States) but the winter rodeos got canceled, and I went home and didn’t come back down until July 1,” he said. “As far as this year, I came down in January and went to my circuit finals, then went home for a little bit and came back down in February. I’ll be down until the middle of May.” Guenthner has been staying with Hunter Cure, another steer wrestler. Guenthner and his wife, Becky, and son, Quade, are staying in a bunkhouse. “My family came down in March,” Guenthner said. “It’s nice to have our own house instead of living in my trailer.”

PRCA ProRodeo photo by Roseanna Sales

Tie-down roper Hunter Herrin dismounts from Rambo during the semifinals at the RAM NCFR, April 10. Herrin advanced from the semis and won the finals

later that evening.

PRCA ProRodeo photo by Clay Guardipee

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