ProRodeo Sports News - March 1, 2024

Logan Hay gets first career San Antonio victory SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO

Logan Hay picked a great day to have a

great day.

The Wildwood, Alberta, cowboy had an 87.5-point ride on Calgary Stampede’s Tokyo Bubbles to win the storied San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Feb. 24 at the Frost Bank Center. “I was a little later down (in the Roughstock draft Saturday afternoon) when I got to pick her and I was pumped that she was still out there,” Hay said. “That horse is awesome. She has been a great horse for a lot of years. I think she is 17 years old, and she has been a TV penner for 10 years. That horse is super flashy and gives you every chance in the world to make the best ride you can on her. I felt like I rode her as good as I could.” Hay claimed the San Antonio crown, a key Playoff Series Rodeo, thanks to earning $21,000 at the rodeo, including $15,000 for winning the finals. “I’ve been to the short round three times, and I’ve never won here, so this is special,” Hay said. “This rodeo has been really good to my brother (Dawson) and I and my dad (Rod). I can’t wait to keep coming back.” In 2022, Logan had a breakout season, qualifying for his inaugural Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and finishing third in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $339,401. He earned $199,960 at the NFR – thanks to placing in six rounds and winning Rounds 5, 6 and 7. Logan seemed on his way to a return trip to Las Vegas until his season was derailed at the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo on May 18. Hay was aboard Brookman Rodeo’s Lonesome Joy Ride, and he was bucked off before the eight-second whistle and suffered a broken bone in his right arm. “I came back two months before I was supposed to and it wasn’t strong and healthy enough,” Hay said. “I battled through and got enough money won to be able to get into these (winter) rodeos. I feel like I’m back healthy and I’m riding as good as I ever have. The goal is always to be at the NFR and I’m going to set my goals a little higher. I want to challenge Zeke (Thurston) a little for that world title this year.”

Kay Miller photo Canadian saddle bronc rider Logan Hay gave his winter run a boost by winning San Antonio with his 87.5-point ride on Calgary Stampede’s Tokyo Bubbles.

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