Dakota Buttar takes the lead at Red Deer
EATONIA - Eatonia’s Dakota Buttar pulled off a first place performance at Red Deer, Alberta’s sold out event on Saturday evening. PBR Canada reported Dakota took an early lead in the Canadian National Standings at the PBR Canada Cup Series.
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) season launch event kicked off on February 1st at the Peavey Mart Centrium. It was an exciting time for Dakota as he won the Red Deer Classic, overtaking the number 1 placing in the race for the 2025 PBR Canada Championship.
In Round 1 he secured the second best score riding Pay Day (Skori Bucking Bulls) for 86 points. On his second ride with More or Less (from Thompson Rodeo Livestock) he reached the whistle with 87 points to attain the win, with a total of 173 points.
Finishing with 126 national points, he is now 43 points ahead of No. 2 Jordan Hansen from Amisk, Alberta. PBR Canada speculated that if Dakota were to win the 2025 PBR Canada Championship, he would tie with Aaron Roy from Yellow Grass, Sask. for most national titles won by one rider with three.
You can stay tuned and follow the tour at PBRCanada.com for the latest results and stats.