Currently ranked second to Nick Tetz, two-time PBR Canada Champion Cody Coverchuk is sidelined for the foreseeable future due to a groin injury he sustained in Lacombe, Alberta two weeks ago.
With victories in Tofield and Elnora, Alberta this past weekend, Tetz—who has already won a PBR Canada record 10 events this season—was able to pass for the top spot. Just eight weeks ago, Tetz trailed the leader by more than 300 points, and he stated he didn’t truly think he would catch up to Coverchuk until much later in the season.
He felt he had to make the most of the summer to just be in the running, with his wedding next week and his obligations as an Arizona Ridge Rider in the PBR Teams division.
Tetz remarked, “I didn’t really think Coverchuk would be catchable until the Finals.” “I saw that it was in reach after Czar; I had made some progress against him there.
After a few enjoyable weekends, everything might start to click. I wanted to be at a place where I was right on his heels at the start of July. It seems unbelievable to reach him and surpass him by August.
“Due to my Team obligations, I won’t be attending any PBR Canada events until September 27–28 in Grande Prairie. To be in this title battle, I had to make the past two and a half months truly count.
Coverchuk announced this week that he has a groin issue and is taking steps to get better. He claims he will return to riding in September, with the precise nature of his injuries to be determined this coming week at the Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede PBR. Nobody likes to see another rider get hurt, according to Tetz, and it’s particularly worse when it’s to pass the leader of the Championship.
Bull riding is risky enough that you shouldn’t support anyone in the process. Nobody wants to be disloyal. You want to beat them on the scoreboard and you want everyone to ride. Win the bull-picking match with them as well, Tetz remarked.
“With what happened to him, especially, you don’t want to see anyone get hurt.” I’ve experienced groin pain there. But returning in the upcoming month won’t be all that horrible.
The little events that make up the schedule are important, but even more so when you know who is involved in putting them on, according to Tetz, who has experienced the sport at the highest levels thanks to his protected roster spot with the Arizona Ridge Riders, qualifications to the PBR World Finals, and his participation in the Calgary Stampede.
“The Cup competitions are awesome. You’re in an amazing edifice with identical bulls, bullfighters, and arenas. However, Tet clarified, “there is something different about traveling to those small towns.”
“Everyone in the community has set the date for the bull riding. They are even more knowledgeable about bull riding than the large cities we visit for the Cup competitions, and they are just as exciting.
This last weekend was really memorable. Many bull riders consider Landon Schmidt to be a good friend who helps put Tofield on. After that, Lori Eno and Darin had a coronation.
For numerous bull riders in Canada, the Enos resemble a second family. Going to support those events and the people who have given you so much support is fantastic.
There’s a single-header PBR event this weekend in Stavely, Alberta: the annual Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding. The event, which is organized by a committee and the Keeley family, is a must-attend for bull riders in Canada.
In 2021, Tetz triumphed magnificently in the competition. Tetz claims it’s one of the greatest events in the country, having taken home first and second place as well as the event’s special best spur ride award.
But unfortunately, the Calgary native will be unable to attend in 2024.
Tetz said, “I’m disappointed that I have to attend Ridge Rider events this year and won’t be able to go to it.” “The family and the committee have done an amazing job of preserving Glen’s legacy.
The opportunity to wear the Glen Keeley buckle I earned in 2021 makes me feel honored and proud. That belt buckle will remain on my belt for ever. There aren’t many buckles that will have the same significance, in my opinion.
“The manner it transpired—turning up, splitting the field, and taking first and second—makes it unique. I recall talking about the day you could enter twice and won first and second when I showed up with [Ashton Sahli].
That was such a pipe dream, I recall telling Justin [Keeley] in the arena afterwards. Going out and getting my bulls rode and having nice draws was something I wasn’t anticipating. And carrying it out during that occasion was mere decoration.
